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Investors’ FX window declares $1.9bn turnover in one week

Ï Records transactions worth $655.7m in a day, highest in 2018 Ï As CBN boosts FX market with fresh $514.4m Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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ous high turnover at the Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window, just as it declared a whopping total transactions worth of $1.892billion in just one week of trading, investigations by The Daily Times Continued on page 6

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Where is Nnamdi Kanu?

Ï Parents whereabouts still unknown Ï Analysts decry silence of Ndigbo leaders, Ohaneze Ï Court orders Sen Abaribe to produce Kanu Ï Kanu’s lawyer, IPOB leaders speak Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

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The whereabouts of the selfacclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Continued on page 5

6 days after: Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Ethiopia 7 Fraud: FG begins 6 probe of tax officials, taxpayers over tips by 200 whistleblowers Grey areas in Anti-Grazing law 7 responsible for Benue killings - Miyetti Allah

L- R: President Muhammadu Buhari; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar; (Back row L-R): Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama and Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) during the opening ceremony of the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia... on Sunday

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Where is Nnamdi Kanu? Continued from page 1 Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has remained a mystery as nobody seems to know his whereabouts since the raid on his home in Umuahia, Abia State by the Nigerian Army in mid-September, 2017. The whereabouts of Kanu’s parents since the raid also remained unknown, a situation that is now given room to all kinds of rumours. The IPOB leader’s father, His Royal Highness, Eze Isreal Kanu is the traditional ruler of Afara Ukwu Ibeku Autonomous Community in Umuahia, Abia State. Kanu, the leader of the proscribed group, has not been seen in public since he was arraigned alongside Ebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu, David Nwawusi and Bright Chimeze on a five-count charge treasonable felony before Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Though Justice Nyako granted bail to Kanu, she attached certain conditions to the temporary freedom. Some of the conditions include the restrain of Kanu from granting press interviews and a stern warning to the banned IPOB leader not to participate in any rally or be found in a crowd of more than 10 persons in the course of the bail. But Kanu, who had built a reputation as a firebrand on Radio Biafra, a United Kingdom-based station run by IPOB, flouted all the bail conditions. However, the bubble busted when the Nigerian Army on October 9, 2017, raided the Abia State home of Kanu. IPOB was the first to raise the alarm announcing to the world that its leader was missing. According to the proscribed group, Kanu was in the custody of the military. It asked the Nigerian Army to produce him, dead or alive. But the Nigerian Army came up with a rebuttal, saying that Kanu was not in its custody. Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, had also raised a similar alarm, insisting that Kanu was in the custody of the army. But some analysts on Sunday, berated Igbo leaders, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo and Igbo elite over their silence on the fate that has befallen Kanu and his parents. They accused the Igbo socio-cultural group of looking the other way while the whereabouts one of their sons, Nnamdi Kanu, who to a great extent championed

the cause of the South East and his parents remain unknown. One of the analyst, who is also a youth leader in Abia State who did not want his name in print, said: “The Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has really let Kanu and his parents down. They appear to be more concerned with pursuing the restructuring agenda and other issues than asking the Federal Government and the security forces to come clean over the whereabouts of the IPOB leader and his parents. This is sad and must be urgently redressed. Ohaneze Ndigbo, Igbo leaders and elite should know that keeping quite over this matter has exposed the Igbo race to the ridicule of other ethnic groups as they now see the Igbos as people that care little about the well-being of a prominent son of theirs and his parents. “For this not to continue, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Igbo leaders and the elite must speak up now or be prepared to face the wrath of the youths who Nnamdi Kanu represents”. Meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Abuja had dismissed the suit filed by the proscribed IPOB, seeking an order to compel the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai to produce Nnamdi Kanu in court to face his trial. Justice Binta Nyako while ruling on a fundamental human rights enforcement suit brought by IPOB lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, ruled that the suit lacks merit. She held that the suit was anchored on the doctrine of last seen. The judge said the doctrine of last seen is mostly used in murder cases. She however ruled that in the instant case, the affidavit attached to the application did not state that Buratai or any soldier was the last that saw Kanu before his disappearance. The judge said, “In the entire affidavit, nowhere it was shown that the Chief of Army Staff, General Buratai or any soldier was the last that saw Nnamdi Kanu before he was declared missing.” She added that the suit lacked merit and dismissed it. Justice Nyako further noted that IPOB was not the right person to make such complaint in a matter where Kanu had secured his bail thorough guarantors. In the meantime, the senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has denied the claim by the Federal Government that the Kanu was in his

custody. Abaribe had filed an application before the Federal High Court, seeking to withdraw his surety-ship after he was asked to produce Kanu in court at the next adjourned date. The Federal Government had also responded to Senator Abaribe’s application seeking to withdraw as one of the sureties for Kanu, describing the application as too late. But Abaribe in a reaction to a question on whether Kanu was actually in his custody, said he doesn’t

know his whereabouts. The Federal Government, however, stated in its counter-affidavit that Abaribe was aware that Kanu “has long violated the bail conditions handed down by this honourable court” on April 24, 2017 before September 11 when he claimed to have lost contact with Kanu. The counter-affidavit reads in part: “That it was at this point at violating the conditions of the bail that the senator surety ought to surrender the 1st defendant and or bring up this application; that this application

is belated and ill-timed; “The applicant failed to apply to the court timeously, stating on oath that the defendant bound by recognizance to appear before this court had violated the bail condition given by this court.” Meanwhile, some IPOB leaders have said that those that find it difficult to believe that the leadership of IPOB does not know whereabouts of Kanu are those refusing to believe that the Nigerian Army invaded Kanu’s residence and took him away. Speaking on the condi-

tion of anonymity, following the sensitive nature of the matter, the IPOB leaders insisted that the the Defence Minister, General Mansur Dan Ali, confirmed on Channels TV during an interview that the federal government sent soldiers to invade the home of their leader and to ‘capture’ him. One of the IPOB leaders said: “This same class of people are those that will always keep quiet in the face of evil, thereby emboldening Buhari regime to be more brutal, dictatorial and parochial.

L-R Director-General of National Broadcasting Commission Is’haq Modibbo Kawu; Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed and the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Information and National Orientation, Hon. Segun Odebunmi, at the DSO Stakeholders’ Retreat in Uyo on Friday.

Entrepreneurship: Dangote donates N1.2bn structure to Bayero Varsity Business School

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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ment to encouraging entrepreneurship in the country as a way out of the economic doldrums, Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, is donating another N1.2 billion structure for running of Business School in Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The building, which will be handed over to the university management formally next month is a state of the art edifice and will effectively mark the commencement of study of business in the institution and the first in the Northern part of Nigeria. The Daily Times recalls that Dangote is also building a similar business school in the University of Ibadan and would be commissioned anytime soon. The Business Schools being undertaken by the

Aliko Dangote Foundation, according to the President of Dangote Group is part of the efforts to build entrepreneurship in the subconsciousness of Nigerian through education at the highest level. He explained that the situation Nigeria has found itself necessitates revisiting school curriculums to reflect the new consciousness of entrepreneurship and manufacturing and efforts made to encourage study of business especially at the second level in the university. The building, which has been completed and awaiting commissioning, is a modern Business School within the premises of Bayero University, Kano. It comprises auditoriums, lecture theatres, offices, classes, library, and complete electrical fittings and cooling system, among others Speaking on the gesture by Dangote, the BUK Dean of Faculty of Dangote Business School, Prof Mur-

tala Sagagi, said that there was no Business School in Bayero University, Kano (BUK) until Dangote started the project. He said, “We have an ambition to have a business school and we could not go ahead with the project because there was no befitting structure to accommodate the kind of dream we had but with Dangote coming in about five years ago and that was when the University decided to say this is the time to have the business school.” He noted that Kano is the second most vibrant commercial city in the country after Lagos, saying that, “we have industries, Banks, different type of businesses, micro, small, medium and large enterprises. “We are having large scale investors from China, Spain and all over the world coming to Kano to make investment and this means the State needs an institution, a kind of faculty, school that can able to develop the capacity not only

the management of those organisation but those people who are working in different units or department within the organisation. “Looking at the public sector, we have limited capacity in budget, project management, which has led to things not moving well in the country. With our unique disadvantage here in Northern Nigeria, the South is far ahead in terms of capacity level, for example there are about 20 universities in Ogun State, while in Kano State we have only three Universities and all of them owned by either by the state government or federal government. It is just of recent we are getting private investors to coming in.” Sagagi pointed out that all these show that there is a need for massive capacity building in Management, Finance, Marketing, EBusiness, and particularly entrepreneurship and innovation in the Northern part of the country and also for the entire country.

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Investors’ FX window declares $1.9bn turnover in one week

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has revealed. For instance, the Investors window, in just one day during the week under review, recorded a significant daily transactions turnover of $655.7million, which represented the highest amount traded since the beginning of 2018. The breakdown of the transactions, however, showed that the I&E FX window recorded $292.15 million as at close of first trading day but dropped to $273.74 million the following day and even depreciated further to $263.57 million as of close of midweek trading activities, putting total trading from Monday to Wednesday at $929.66 mil-

lion. But the I&E FX window, otherwise known as Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange ( NAFEX ) window, on Thursday, rebounded with better closing transactions figure of $306.70 million compared to the first three days within the week, before Friday’s $655.72 million, which was the highest ever traded in just single day at the autonomous FX window this year. The trend therefore put the last two trading days figure at $962.42 million, stronger than the total exchanged figure of $929.66 million for the first three days during the week under review. But the Central Bank of

Nigeria (CBN) last Monday sustained its intervention in the forex market with $210 million into the interbank foreign exchange market, and extended its efforts to improve liquidity and alleviate dollar shortage with another fresh interventions in the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) of the forex market to the tune of $304.4 million dollars on Friday. The latest forex intervention was said to be part of the continuous efforts by the CBN to meet customers’ requests in various segments of the forex market. Consequently, the Naira, on Friday, at the NAFEX, opened at a stronger rate of N359. 75 to the dollar against 359.99 recorded on

Thursday and Wednesday, but closed low at N360.35, compared to N360.25 sold on Thursday, after it traded high at N361 per dollar at the Investors forex segment, data obtained from the FMDQ OTC showed. The CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, in a statement in Abuja on Friday, reiterated that the objective of the CBN remained to boost liquidity, production and trade. He said that the recent interventions were in favour of interests in the agriculture, airlines, petroleum products, raw materials and machinery sectors. According to him, the CBN will continue to en-

Former acting director of Naval Information, Capt. Suleiman Dahun (right), hands over to the new Director, Commodore Ayo Olugbode in Abuja.

sure liquidity in the interbank sector of the market as well as sustain its interventions in order to drive economic growth and guarantee market stability. Okorafor expressed optimism that the Nigerian economy stood to gain massively from the Bank’s foreign exchange management strategy. According to him, it can be seen in the accretion to the foreign reserves, which now stands at more than 40 billion dollars. The Daily Times recalls that the CBN had last Monday injected $210 million into the interbank foreign exchange market, as $100 million earmarked for the wholesale market, $55 million for small businesses and individuals, and $55 million for certain dollar expenses such as school fees and medical bills. The apex bank said it “will continue to manage the forex with a view to reducing the country’s import bills and halting accretion to its foreign reserves. Okorafor reiterated the Bank’s determination to continue to intervene in the interbank foreign exchange market, in line with its pledge to sustain liquidity in the market and maintain stability. He said the CBN would continue to manage the forex market with a view to reducing the country’s import bills and minimise depletion of foreign reserves. Meanwhile, investors’ confidence has continue to grow over the Nigerian foreign exchange market, since it’s creation in April 2017, due to low investors

confidence and foreign exchange scarcity in 2017. But The Daily Times checks has showed that the NAFEX window as at close of the year 2017 recorded a whopping total transactions turnover of $25.65 billion in just nine months of operations in 2017. In fact, data obtained by The Daily Times from FMDQ OTC securities Exchange revealed that $0.61 billion or N1865.66 billion total turnover was traded in April and increased by 114 per cent to $1.32 billion or N403.92 billion in May. Total turnover on the I&E FX window in June and July were $1.63 billion or N498.78 billion and $1.86 billion or N569.16 billion respectively. Data from FMDQ OTC stated that total turnover gained momentum in August 2017, as newly created window reached $3 billion per month. According to the data, I&E FX window in August was estimated at $3.54 billion or N1.08 trillion, while in September, total trade on the I&E FX window closed at $4.61 billion or N1.41 trillion. For October, it dropped to $4.30 billion or N1.32 trillion. In addition, the total turnover trade on the I&E FX window in November and December were $4.51 billion or N1.38 trillion and $3.27 billion or N1 trillion respectively. The I&E FX was created by the CBN to boost supply of foreign exchange into the nation’s economy, attract more investments and stabilise the foreign exchange market.

Fraud: FG begins probe of tax officials, taxpayers over tips by 200 whistleblowers Mathew Dadiya,

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The Federal Government has begun investigation into over 200 whistleblowing tips on tax officials and taxpayers, following their alleged involvement in under declaration of taxes as well as demand by taxpayers and receipt of gratifications by tax officials. The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Finance has also commenced the process of sanitising the tax administration and revenue collection system of dishonest operatives. The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, dis-

Ï Suspends 2 senior tax officials, vows to root out fraudsters in tax offices Ï To fast-track action on tips on revenue generating agencies

closed this on Sunday in Abuja while presiding over the meeting of the Whistleblower Unit in the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA). A statement by the Special Adviser, Media & Communications to the Minister, Mr Oluyinka Akintunde, also quoted Adeosun as saying that the sanitization of the tax administration and revenue collection system was part of the government’s efforts at enhancing the willing-

ness of citizens to pay their taxes. She confirmed that the Federal Ministry of Finance had requested and secured the suspension of two senior Tax Officials in Delta and Benue States based on verified tips from Whistle-blowers. Adeosun said, “The Ministry is currently analysing over 200 additional whistleblowing tips including recordings between tax officials and potential taxpayers in which various practices, designed to reduce tax payable, were detailed.

“These practices include demands for personal gratification by tax officers, promises to procure backdated tax clearance certificates, and offers to conspire to reduce taxes payable.” In order to deal with the influx of the whistleblowing tips, the Minister has directed the reorganization of the Whistleblower Unit to fast track reports relating to those in the revenue generating agencies. The minister said, “Encouraging our citizens to pay taxes is a matter of law but it is also a matter of

trust. Those who work in our tax offices must therefore demonstrate the highest level of integrity. “The Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari understands that to reduce our reliance on oil means every citizen must pay their taxes as and when due. “However, people will not be encouraged to pay if they believe that those involved in the assessment are not transparent or are dishonest. We will continue to sanitise the system and also improve our controls.”

She assured that the Ministry would continue to root out fraudsters from compromising the integrity of the tax administration and revenue collection system. She lauded members of the public for volunteering valuable information including voice recordings and other evidence to the Whistleblower Unit in the Ministry. Adesoun further urged members of the public to desist from the procurement of tax certificates that were not consistent to their true incomes

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Grey areas in Anti-Grazing law responsible for Benue killings - Miyetti Allah

Ï Says until the legislation is revisited, it would be difficult to resolve herders, farmers’ crises Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

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etti Allah has said that the grey areas in the enactment of the anti-grazing law by the Benue State government was responsible for the killings that greeted the state in December 2017. National Secretary, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), Baba Usman Ngelzarma, said that until the grey areas identified in the antigrazing law is revisited, the crises between Herders and farmers in Benue State would be difficult to resolve. Ngelzarma spoke during a meeting initiated by leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by its president, Abubakar

Mahmoud, SAN, to proffer lasting solution to the farmers and herders crises in Benue State. While stressing that the problem is bigger for the Federal Government to handle, Ngelzarma lamented that out of the 415 grazing areas reserve by the Federal Government, only 140 are functional. He said:” It is unfortunate that out of the 415 grazing reserve set aside by the Federal Government, only 140 are functional. Even at that, the grazing areas have become useless because there is no water in the reserve. “This is the reason why these herders go out to look for water and in the event of their going out, they end up losing most of their cows to farmers. If the grazing reserves are improved

upon, there will be less of these crises”. For his part, Ibrahim Galma, Benue State Secretary General, MACBAN, accused Governor Samuel Ortom and leadership of the State Assembly of passing the law without carrying their members along. He said that none of their members were represented at the public hearings only for them to be informed that the law would take effect from November. “For that law to be balanced, something need to done. Those grey areas need

to be corrected and at least, we should be given some time to sort ourselves out. “Most of us were born and brought up in Benue State, if you wake up and ask us to go, then where do you want us to go?” he asked. At the end of the meeting, the NBA boss assured that the members will review the issues raised by all the stakeholders and come up with a comprehensive report that will help in curbing the herders and farmers crises. It would be recalled that a similar meeting was held

by the membership of the NBA at Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Mahmoud while addressing the stakeholders during the one-day town hall meeting assured that the NBA would carry out a detailed table review of the issues raised by the stakeholders and come up with a logical conclusion. He said: “The Bar has been consistently associated with the rule of law. We are concerned that whatever our contribution is, it will be concise and practical. “We are also concerned

in bringing this circle of violence to an end. The NBA will look at the evidence and content of facts, carefully analyse all of the facts and come out with a logical conclusion,” he said. The two-day programme of the NBA delegation came to a tearful end last Saturday when the team visited two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp at Daudu in Guma Local Government Area of the state to see first-hand the humanitarian crisis that trailed the herdsmen killings in the state.

6 days after, Buhari, Obasanjo meet in Ethiopia Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Olusegun Obasanjo were all smiles on Sunday when they met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the opening session of the 30th African Union (AU) summit. The development came six days after Obasanjo issued a damning statement, asking Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019. But when they met in Ethiopia on Sunday, Buhari and Obasanjo shook hands. Though the two leaders spoke for about two minutes, their encounter caused excitement inside the Nelson Mandela Hall, venue of the AU summit. Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, alongside others members of the Nigerian delegation smiled as they watched from a distance. Photojournalists were also said to be scrambling to take shots of the historic moment. Former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), later joined Buhari and Obasanjo for photographs.

The Daily Times recalls that the federal government had stated that though it took Obasanjo’s admonition in good faith, it added that the former President was too busy to notice the achievements of Buhariled administration. In a statement made available to journalists few days after, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Buhari’s focus at the moment is to fulfil the mandate which Nigerians gave to him. The statement reads in part, “On whether or not President Muhammadu Buhari should run for another term, it is true that many Nigerians have been calling on the President to run again, while others are opposed to his return. “However, we believe this issue is a distraction for the president at this time. This is because Mr President spends every waking hour tackling the enormous challenges facing the nation, most of which were bequeathed to his administration by successive past administrations.” Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo also stated on Friday that Buhari is not thinking about a second term “at the moment”.

L-R: National Director of welfare, Change Initiative Network, Otunba Olufemi Sosanya; Member BoT, Folashsde Adekanbi; National Treasurer, Surv. Ajiborode Saka Kazeem; National Coordinator, Sola Adekanmbi and Secretary, Planning Committee, Ololade Salvador during a meeting to Unveiling the True Change in Lagos...at the weekend. PHOTO: WALE AKINOLA

No anointed APC guber candidate for Ekiti -Oyegun

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in the President’s cabinet and a former governor of Ekiti State, and Adebayo is also a former governor of the state; they could have gone to discuss development issues pertaining to the state. “All I know is that there is no anointed candidate in Ekiti and I believe the President takes no special interest in any candidate. We will give all the contestants a level-playing field and whoever emerges winner in an open contest becomes the candidate of all of us. “The APC is a democratic party, we are not dictatorial or nocturnal in any of our dealings. When you talk of a consensus candidate, you talk of the common decision of all the

contestants to pick on one person, not that any leader will come and impose a candidate against the will of the party delegates who are entitled to their votes,” Odigie-Oyegun clarified. He also assured that whoever emerges as the party’s candidate would receive the blessing of the party at the national level. “If I didn’t impose a candidate in my state, Edo, and in other states where primary elections had been conducted by our party, if the President had not imposed anybody in those states, why should we do such in Ekiti?” He asked. The APC boss, however, assured that the party would present a credible candidate, capable of

wresting power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, adding that what Ekiti needed now was a responsive government. Meanwhile, a pressure group within the APC, Ekiti Youth Forum, has urged the party’s delegates to “look out for a candidate without baggage, that is fresh, young and filled with brilliant ideas to help transform the state to a new haven.” In a statement by its coordinator, Comrade Sam Alonge, the group said, “We want a break-away from the old ‘cargoes’ in Ekiti; we need technocrats who are well travelled and who can easily attract foreign investors, as our new governor.”

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Restructuring Nigeria, best way to immortalize Ekwueme - Atiku Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Adeniyi Osunowo (left), presenting a souvenir to the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Peterin, during the former CDS’s visit to deliver lecture to course 26 participants of the College in Abuja.

Buhari calls for profiling of Terrorists Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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P r e s i d e n t Muhammadu Buhari has called for a coordinated initiatives aimed at developing an African Union database and profiling of persons or groups and entities involved in terrorist acts to be accessed by local and international law enforcement agents. Buhari made the call Sunday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the ongoing African Union (AU) Peace and Security meeting. The President who spoke on the theme: “Towards a Comprehensive Approach to Combat the Transnational Threat to Terrorism”, emphasised the need to curb the flow of terrorism financing. Buhari stressed that lack of adequate data has marred international and local synergy on combating terrorism maintaining that “Nigeria believes that the timely establishment of this tool at the continental level will be strategic in this fight.”

Ï ƋƋ Ƈ Ə Ɔƅ ƌƈƅ ƄƋ ƅƊ ƗƆ ƈ Ɛ Ƈƈ ƅƈƆƏ He challenged the AU to revive the UN Resolution of 1373 which stipulates that “any person who participates in the financing, planning, preparation or perpetration of terrorist acts should be brought to justice.” According to a statement from his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari also stipulated that good governance, economic development and job creation were key factors in defeating terrorism. But he admitted that the military and law enforcement agencies alone cannot defeat terrorism but said that counter terrorism must be a collective response. He said, “Terrorism cannot be defeated only through military force and law enforcement measures. We need to adopt a multifaceted approach of good governance, economic development and creation of job opportunities for our youth,” the President said. “The need to curb the

flow of terrorism financing cannot be over-emphasised. Concerted efforts must be made to not only dismantle the network between transnational organised crimes and terrorist organisations, but also to block the payment of ransom to terrorist groups”. According to the statement, Nigeria remains committed to supporting counter terrorism efforts within the African Union and the United Nations. While expressing Nigeria’s grave concern over the increasing threats posed by transnational terrorism and the attendant humanitarian crisis, he also condemned in the strongest terms the continued activities of terrorist groups in Africa, and around the world. He called for more concerted action by the African body and the international community to address the global scourge. He remarked that the conditions that were conducive to the spread of extremism,

radicalisation and terrorism must first be addressed. Similarly, he said collaborative measures must be taken to disrupt the recruitment of terrorists, their financing networks and the movement of foreign fighters. Buhari told the gathering that Nigeria had enacted domestic anti-terrorism laws that also deal with related issues such as kidnapping, drug peddling and gun-running. Linking terrorist activities to climate change, the President reiterated Nigeria’s “important call for global action to support the recharging of the Lake Chad Basin,” which has shrunk by over 80 per cent and has impacted negatively on the livelihood of millions of people in the countries of the Basin. According to him, “There is considerable evidence that the environmental state of the Lake contributed to the radicalisation of jobless youth who joined Boko Haram.”

Aare Gani Adams vows to strengthen Yoruba unity through OPU Abiodun Taiwo Abeokuta

ÏÏÏThe Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yodubaland Aare Gani Adams over the weekend said that he will continue to use the Oodua Progressive Union, OPU to strengthen the bond of unity and economic integration of all Yoruba Indigenes across the world. Aare Gani Adams said this in Abeokuta while delivering a keynote address at the 4th World Congress of Oodua Progressive Union held at the Centenary Hall, Abeokuta Ogun State. Aare Adams said OPU

which remains an integral part of Oodua Peoples’ Congress will strive to create an enabling platform for socio economic integration among members. His words, “As an organization, we intend to strengthen the bond of unity and we are poised to use all our network for the common interest of the Yoruba race.” The guest lecturer at the event Dr Sojj Fajenyo of department of Yoruba, Federal College of Education, Abeokuta called on Yoruba leaders to remain focus in the agitation for the unity and restruc-

turing of Nigeria as a panacea for rapid development of Yoruba race. Speaking on the topic “Unity and Restructuring as the way forward to progress in Yorubaland: The Roles of the Yorubas in Diaspora”, Dr Fajenyo called for the decentralisation of power saying that the Federal government should allow the component states to have a say in the power structure of Nigerian society. “Power should be shared equally between the Federal government and the component units”.

“The State or regional government should be allowed to control or annex the resources in their area and give remittance to the Federal or central government “. The guest lecturer also called on all Yoruba leaders to promote the language and culture saying as “Yorubas they should advocate for continuous bearing traditional Yoruba names such Omiyefa, Aderemi Akanbi adding that “it will help to trace our source and this will eventually bring unity”. OPU members from about 79 countries of the world attended the three-day event.

former vice president and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described late Chief Alex Ekweume as one of the great leaders and founders of the democracy we have enjoyed in Nigeria since 1999 saying that Ekwueme was at the forefront of restructuring during the constitutional conference. Atiku stated this on Sunday in Abuja during a memorial service in honour of the late Vice President at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Atiku said that in every ramification, Dr. Ekwueme was a great man and one of those who truly love Nigeria. He recalled that between 1998 and 1999, he laboured hard mobilizing other patriotic Nigerians to found the largest political party in Nigeria, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which went on to win the 1999 presidential election and ushered in the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo administration with my humble self as the Vice President. He said, “It should be noted that the efforts put into national mobilization and party building made it possible for the then military administration in Nigeria to hand over power to a civilian government. This is because the country’s political leadership, under the direction and guidance of late Dr. Ekwueme, late Major-General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and others, presented a united and disciplined group that genuinely represented and mirrored the political aspirations and readiness of Nigerians for democratic rule. “Though Dr. Ekwueme contested for the presidential ticket of the PDP for the 1999 presidential election and lost, he was never for once a bitter man. It can be said without contradiction, that there are few Nigerian politicians of the mould of late Dr. Ekwueme who play politics without bitterness in a clime such as ours where reckless political deals and betrayals tend to be common. “Whenever there were problems in the then ruling party, the PDP until 2015, and there were many instances, it was always to the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme that the PDP and most political leaders in the country reverted to seek solution. And the late Statesman, popularly known as Ide by his admirers following his traditional title, always delivered and ensured that the problems were nipped

in the bud. “I wish to recall that long before his advent in the PDP, Dr Ekwueme, had played a crucial role in the formation and government of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) and its success in the democratic process in Nigeria”. He said that Ekwueme is a man that Nigerians, and indeed the world will always remember as an accomplished person and a philosopher of good standing. He stressed that his pursuit of education and scholarship was legendary and helped in shaping the colossus that he eventually became. “He showed these traits at the 1994 National Constitutional Conference held in Abuja, to fashion a new Constitution for Nigeria in order to prepare the country for a return to civil rule. Ekwueme deeply reflected on the problems of Nigeria and how the country can be made to work for the good of all its citizens by putting in place a convenient political structure. “As a result of his great learning and easy grasp of issues as well as his honesty, integrity and reliability, his quarters at the Constitutional Conference venue became a Mecca of sorts. There delegates representing other parts of the country sought his audience and input before they made their presentations. “It was at that 1994 Constitutional Conference, where I was among the delegates representing Adamawa State, that the astute and cerebral Ekwueme proposed the idea of restructuring the country along geo-political lines. The six geo-political zones, which he proposed and was later adopted by all delegates, is currently in use by all Nigerians as a convenient way to easily capture and categorize the 36 States and the FCT, into which Nigeria is divided. “Suffice it to say that late Dr. Alex Ekwueme was a man of many parts, the likes of whom are very rare and the type that societies that crave for progress and development, hanker after. He unequivocally can be referred to as one of the best presidents that Nigeria never had, bearing in mind that on about three occasions beginning from 1999, the great Ide sought to govern his beloved country.” Atiku maintained that Ekwueme is one man who leaves anyone he has met with a good and lasting impression the way he has left a lasting impression and indelible footprints in Nigerian politics and society.

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News 9 Aftermath of Supreme Court judgement: I’m not opposed to fair trial –Shema Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

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General Manager, Joint Venture Onshore Field Operation of TEPNG, Mr. Linne Ludovic (centre) cuts the tape to commission the block of flat to Ulogor and Umungede communities.

Minor laments how Uncle rapes her severally in Lagos Joy Anyim

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abused house help, fleeing home with her master’s two sons and intercepted in Mile 2 area of Lagos by officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that her master, 36, raped her five times in less than seven month she stayed in his house. The girl, whose name was given as Benita, a primary school leaver from Imo State, was intercepted at about 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at Mile 2, after alighting from a commercial bus from Olodi Apapa trying to board another bus to Maza Maza. The Rapid Response Squad

officers on sighting her with two children, age between 4 and 6 years invited her for questioning. The girl disclosed to the officers that she was heading to Maza Maza to board a night bus to Imo State. Puzzled, the officers dug deeper. It was at this point she disclosed to the officers that her Uncle who brought her to Lagos to continue her education, while she assists his wife domestically had carnal knowledge of her five times. The suspect, Chigozie Osuocha, of 83, Muibi Street, Olodi – Apapa, was lured to RRS Headquarters in Alausa, Ikeja through his telephone number provided by his 6 - year old boy. Benita stated that any time her Uncle, Chidozie, want to

lay with her, he would come home early, lock his three children out of his one room selfcontained apartment and sleep with her. She added that although she was not comfortable with living in his house, stressing that all the things her Uncle promised her parents before living the village and those that he promised her before sleeping with her are yet to be fulfilled. She further revealed that she had to tell her Uncle’s 6 year old son who asked her what his father did to her each time he locked his three children out of the apartment. “I confessed to the boy what was happening. The boy told his mother. His wife confronted me and I confirmed all that her husband had done

to me. She threatened to pack out. But they resolved it after he promised it won’t happen again. “I have been staying with his three children at home while they go about their businesses. He has refused to enrol me in school since July, 2017,” she explained. She added, “I equally reported all that Uncle did to me to his brother in Lagos. His brother had informed their father in the village about it. “I took his two sons with me while I left the last child at home. They saw me packing my things out of the house, the children asked me where I was going and I told them I was returning to the village. They started crying they were going to follow me. I took them along

with me after stealing the N60, 000 he said I should give his wife.” “We got down in Mile 2. I didn’t know those police officers were monitoring me. One of them crossed the express and asked me some questions about the children with me. At a point, I told him I was running away to the village because my Uncle was sleeping with me,” she stated. When confronted with the allegation given by Benita, the suspect confessed that he was lured by the devil adding that he had slept with her only five times. He explained that he sought the girl’s parent permission in the village to bring her to Lagos to continue her education while also assisting his wife with domestic chores.

BEDC staffer dies of electrocution in Ondo ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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at Alagbaka area of Akure, Ondo state at the weekend wept uncontrollably when a staff of the Benin Electricity Distribution Compmay (BEDC), Mr. Daisi Isaac Aregbesola was electrocuted and died instantly. The unfortunate incident which occurred around 5:00 pm attracted the attention of some passersby mostly motorists who tried in vain to save the life of Mr. Daisi whose body was dangling between the high tension cables. The BEDC worker who had resumed for work as ear-

ly as possible was said to have been instructed by his boss to rectify a fault on an electric pole in the front of the Zenith Bank, Alagbaka in Akure before he met his untimely death. Mr. Daisi known as ‘Sapee’ until his death served as an electrical engineer and a contract staff member with the BEDC branch office, Alagbaka and was aged 38. One of the sympathisers who witnessed the incident told journalists on Sunday that he was attracted to the scene as results of the loud screaming of some passerby. The sympathiser who also preferred to be anonymous explained that the BEDC

worker received a shock from the high tension wire while performing his duty. “I had barely walked pass the electricity worker when I heard a very loud noise and saw him dangling on the pole. “It was an unfortunate scene to behold as people rushed down to the ladder to bring the man down from the pole as his body was hung between the wires. “In fact, it took the BEDC almost an hour to arrive at the scene after the man had died and his body already brought down from the pole by sympathisers”. Describing what led to the death of Daisi, a source in the company said the victim was

working on the fee-der due to some faults detected on the high tension wires that had occasioned the power outage in the area. Funke Adeniyi, the estranged wife of the deceased also confirmed the incident in a phone chat with journalists in Akure. Mrs. Adeniyi said that her husband was immediately rushed to the Ondo State Specialists Hospital Akure but was confirmed dead on arrival by doctors. “A younger brother to my husband called me that he (Daisi) had an accident and I should meet them at the state hospital. “I was confused and had to

rush down but when I got to the hospital, I was told he had a shock on the high tension lines in front of Zenith bank and he died. “Workers in his office told us that, a boss sent him a message to work on the high tension cables due to some fault on the poles at the Alagbaka area in Akure. “I asked them that why did they switch ON the light (electricity) when they knew that my husband was working on the pole. So, I am smelling conspiracy”. She also added that her husband was employed about four years ago and had cognate experience on the job before his unfortunate death.

72 hours after the verdict of the Supreme Court, which okayed the trial of former governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Shema, the ex-governor has come out to openly declare that he is not opposed to an open and fair trial. According to a statement from the Head of Media of the former governor, Olawale Oluwabusola, Alhaji Shema, also a lawyer, is always ready to defend himself in court adding that his grouse has been against what was playing out in the allegations and trial by ambush. Shema had approached the court to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying he is entitled to be given the proof of evidence against him in the matter and other documents filed by the commission to enable him prepare his defence properly. Last week, the apex court gave the anti-graft agency the go- ahead to prosecute the former governor. The apex court, in it judgment delivered by Justices Sidi Bage, said it was satisfied that Shema has a case to answer. But the court, however, in a minority judgement delivered by Justice Ejembi Eko, agreed that he should be provided with statement of claims, bank statements, documents and list of witnesses relevant to the case. Oluwabusola said, “The former governor of Katsina state, Alhaji Ibrahim Shema has received the news of the judgement of the Supreme Court as a welcome development with the decision of the court affirming his right to be provided with the statement of claims, bank statements, document and list of witnesses relevant to the charges filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Katsina State Government. “Ibrahim Shehu Shema has never been opposed to fair trial. His grouse has been against what was playing out in the allegations and trial by ambush. “Now that the highest court in the land has spoken, he expects the EFCC and the Katsina State government to comply with and provide necessary documents to prepare his defence as provided by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Allegations against NIA DG unfounded –Presidency

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Presidency has said that all the allegations making the rounds in both mainstream and social media against the new Director General of the National intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, are all but hoaxes. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement on Sunday said: “a lot of halftruths, misinformation, and outright falsehood have attended the announcement of a new Director-General for

the NIA.” According to Adesina, some of such unfounded stories include that Abubakar had retired from the services of NIA as an Assistant Director, because he failed promotion examinations twice, and had to quit, willy-nilly. Others claim he is married to a Moroccan, and so cannot hold such sensitive security position, while others say he was born and bred in Chad, and he holds dual nationality. All these have been widely disseminated on the social, and some mainstream media. With the formal assumption of office by Mr Abubakar, it is now necessary to set the facts straight.

He said that the new NIA DG retired from Foreign Service as Deputy Director (not Assistant Director) and three times during his career, had won Merit Award for competence and meritorious service. Failing promotion examination can only exist in the fecund minds of fiction writers. His last position before the new appointment was as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs/International Affairs where again he quietly proved himself. The presidential spokesman stated: “Abubakar’s parents hailed from Katsina State, and had settled in Chad at a point in their life-

time. The new DG did his primary school in Ndjamena (then Fort-Lamy), but returned to Nigeria for his secondary and University education. He never at any time held Chadian nationality. Mr Abubakar’s only wife hails from Katsina State, indeed, from the same community as the husband. The story of being married to a Moroccan can only be tale by moonlight, concocted by people who love a fib. The President appointed the new DG because he had worked closely with him in the past two years, and sincerely believes that he would add value to the NIA.”

Kwara PDP kicks against Assembly’s move to ban political radio programs Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has kicked against the move by the State House of Assembly to ban live political programs on radio stations in the state. Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Dr. Rex Olawoye in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday, said the State Government and the House of Assembly were simply jittery of his party’s (PDP) growing popularity through its weekly programs on radio. “The House of Assembly now appears very jittery over the performance of our great party in its bid to positively change the face of politics in Kwara. He had cited two past attempts of the state government to stop PDP from iys regular programs on radio when the government caused the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to stop the programs but failed because according to him, they were cleared of any broadcasting infringement. Also, Dr. Olawoye said the state government caused the police to quiz them and drilled officials of PDP over allegations of infringing broadcast laws which police investigations later found

not to be true. His word; “The heat from us; the opposition is so intense that the KWHA which has all its members from the All Progressives Congress (APC) needs to be employed to come to the rescue of their party’s government in Kwara State. “The first attempt to stop our program on radio was when they reported the PDP Publicity Department to the Kwara State Police Command alleging that PDP was inciting the people against the government and at the end, police investigation proved their claims negative. “Secondly, the PDP political group was openly attacked, during a live program by rented hoodlums using lethal weapons like guns in a broad daylight confrontation. “The government which denied its involvement at the time has now come up with another strategy,” Olawoye added. The PDP spokesman boasted instead that their weekly radio programs have awakened the consciousness of the people of the state pointing out that the program, “apart from criticizing the government, has rendered alternative solutions to government’s own stands on a number of issues to the admiration of the populace”.

No anointed APC guber candidate for Ekiti –Oyegun Titus Akhigbe, Benin

Former Vice President and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Sen. Bala Mohammed, at the wedding fatiha of Abba Bello Halliru, son of the former National Chairman of PDP, Dr. Haliru Mohammed Bello, at the National Mosque, Abuja, weekend.

Only peace can bring rapid development –Amosun Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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Senator Ibikunle Amosun, over the weekend reiterated the importance of peace and security as a major tool to bring about rapid development. Amosun who spoke through his Consultant on Security Matters and former Edo State commissioner of Police, Mr. Olayinka Balogun, at a day seminar for officers of the Ogun State Command of Peace Corps of Nigeria with the theme: “The challenges of peace practices in an emerging democracy: Nigeria Experience” said that any nation that is devoid of peace would not witness development, describing security as a fallout

of a peaceful society. The Governor appealed to officers of Peace Corps to always maintain high standard of discipline in their dealings adding that as peace ambassador they should exhibit high level of diligence while discharging their responsibilities and not to be intoxicated with the uniform they wear He promised to welcome and support any move that will bring about peace, development, focus and upliftment of youths in the state. In his keynote address, the State Commandant of the Corps, Patriot Olalekan Yussuf, identified parts of the problems confronting the growth of the Nigeria’s Democracy to include insecurity, corruption, poverty, illiteracy among others.

He warned that these problems will continue to pose as threats to the growth of a nation if not properly addressed. He therefore urged President Muhammadu Buhari to fast track the accent of the bill establishing the Nigeria Peace Corps. The commandant said the signing of the bill would also help in moulding another set of quality future leaders who will be patriotic, responsible and committed to national growth and not selfish agenda or ethnic sentiment which could affect the relative peace and unity in the land. His words, “And for anybody to manage or practice peace effectively, the value systems of the people must change from get rich quick

syndrome or winner takes all mentality; there must be a proper national re-orientation of the youth right from the schools”. “This will help in moulding another set of quality future leaders who will be patriotic, responsible and committed to national growth and not selfish agenda or ethnic sentiment which could affect the relative peace and unity in the land”. “This is what Peace Corps Of Nigeria stands for, that is the role we have been playing at our personal level but we seek the support of the federal government to empower us through the assent to the NPC bill by the President and Commander in Chief of the Nigeria Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari”.

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the All Progressives Congress, Chief John OdigieOyegun, has dismissed a raging speculation that the Presidency has anointed the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, as the APC candidate for the July 22 governorship election in Ekiti State. Odigie-Oyegun, who spoke Sunday through his political aide, Hon. Soni Idahagbon, said there was no truth in the allegation that a recent visit to President Muhammadu Buhari by Fayemi, in company with a former governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, was an endorsement of Fayemi. “Fayemi is a minister in the President’s cabinet and a former governor of Ekiti State, and Adebayo is also a former governor of the state; they could have gone to discuss development issues pertaining to the state. “All I know is that there is no anointed candidate in

Ekiti and I believe the President takes no special interest in any candidate. We will give all the contestants a level-playing field and whoever emerges winner in an open contest becomes the candidate of all of us. “The APC is a democratic party; we are not dictatorial or nocturnal in any of our dealings. When you talk of a consensus candidate, you talk of the common decision of all the contestants to pick on one person, not that any leader will come and impose a candidate against the will of the party delegates who are entitled to their votes,” Odigie-Oyegun clarified. He also assured that whoever emerges as the party’s candidate would receive the blessing of the party at the national level. “If I didn’t impose a candidate in my state, Edo, and in other states where primary elections had been conducted by our party, if the President had not imposed anybody in those states, why should we do such in Ekiti?” He asked.

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I have no plan to leave APC–Oni Former governor of Ekiti State and Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Segun Oni, said on Sunday that he was not planning to defect from the APC to another party. Oni, who was reacting to an online report that he was planning to join a speculated coalition, said there was no iota of truth in the publication. The spokesman for Oni, Mr Steve Alabi, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti quoted his principal as describing the report as the product of the imagination of the writer. The statement read in part: “Why would I decamp to any other political party, either existing or yet to be formed aside the APC. “ I have said times without number, and I want to reiterate it, as far as Segun Oni is concerned, the reason why I’m contesting this election is because of my party. “Therefore, if I’m not the candidate of my party, I will still work for my party, if I lose the upcoming Ekiti APC primaries, I will remain loyal to the party. “Why will I leave the APC? I have been here; we conscientiously fought the PDP out of power, with everything we have got.

ONI “Those peddling the rumours are either bystanders or those who don’t believe in the agenda of President Buhari and who are now trying to find ways of rubbishing people who believe in the president. “I’m a member of the APC and by the grace of God, the Deputy National

Chairman. I don’t know any other party. I don’t have a plan B. My plan A, B or C is APC because I’m not desperate. “Why would I be desperate when I know that honour has no equivalent? So if anybody tells you I want to go to any other party, the question you should ask the person is whether I told him so or if I held any meeting with him where such matter was discussed.” The statement added that it was incongruous that Oni, who just received a PDP chieftain, Sen. Basheer Garba Mohammed, into the APC fold in Kano over the weekend could be defecting himself. “It is not the first time that rumourmongers are spreading such fake stories of decamping about Oni. “The other time, they said he was defecting to APGA. This time, it is a party that is yet to be birthed,’’ it said. “After the failed APGA story, they want to come out again using Oni to gain prominence or sell their platform, but they have forgotten that the credentials of Chief Segun Oni could not be faulted. “So, I will advise them to try another person, but, for Segun Oni, they are already a failure on arrival,’’ it added. (NAN)

Ebonyi 2019: Prepare for defeat, APC tells Umahi The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, John Onaiyekan, has advised Nigerians including religious leaders to be get involved in active politics, saying he is involved. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has said that it defeat the incumbent governor of the state, Mr Dave Umahi in the 2019 election. The party stated this in a five-point communiqué jointly signed by Mr Victor Umeh and Mr Victor Elem-Nnaji, its Zonal Chairman and State Secretary respectively at the end of Ebonyi South Senatorial District stakeholders’ meeting in Afikpo. It said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led administration of Gov. Dave Umahi had failed to deliver good governance and credible leadership to

the state. “The APC Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone leaders and stakeholders deeply regret the monumental failure in leadership in the state and have accordingly passed a- vote- of no confidence on the administration. “The administration has not only failed the people of the zone, but also the entire state with youth unemployment and lack of solid infrastructure bedevilling the state. “Our party is more prepared than ever, poised, determined and has risen to confront whatever challenges that may stare it in the face as it galvanises the people to wrestle power from PDP. “We enjoin the people to remain calm and not to despair and we are confident of providing competent, credible, reli-

UMAHI able and people oriented leadership in 2019,’’ the APC said.

Obaseki extols virtues of late APC leader Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has described late Pa David Ogbomo as an outstanding political leader whose outstanding principles as a politician should be emulated by political office holders in Edo State and beyond. Obaseki made the remarks at the funeral mass in honour of late Pa Ogbomo, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Benin City, Edo State. Governor Obaseki also commiserated with the family of Mr. Francis Osazuwa, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ward II, Oredo Local Government Area, over the death of his wife, late Mrs. Josephine OviaweOsazuwa. The governor, who was at the residence of the party chieftain in Benin City, said the death of Mrs. Oviawe-Osazuwa was painful and prayed that God should grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Speaking at the church service for Pa Ogbomo, Obaseki said “Edo State has lost a political icon, a true leader and father to many. He lived a meaningful life and contributed his part to the development of his community, state and the nation.” “Pa David Ogbomo by all measure was a successful man. His outstanding contributions to the development of his community for over 70 years will remain engraved in the hearts of many. He is one political leader who has stood against corruption and was quick to refuse money from those seeking political offices who visited,” he said. Obaseki promised to construct the road leading to St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Ukhegie Street, Benin City, to honour the uncommon contributions of Pa Ogbomo to political development in the state. He said, “In honour of the memory of Pa David Ogbomo, we will award the contract for the construction of the road leading to St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Ukhegie Street, Benin City.” At the residence of Mr Osazuwa, Obaseki said “We are truly sad over the death of Mrs. Osazuwa, but as believers, we are encouraged to give glory to God in every situation we find ourselves. It is God who gives and takes. As mortals, we are encouraged to accept God’s will in every situation.” Mr. Francis Osazuwa expressed appreciation to the governor and members of his entourage for the visit, and said the visit has strengthened him and members of his family.

Bring home your ideas, Peter Obi tells Nigerians in diaspora Former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to develop full interest in what happens in the nation. He stated that the task of developing Nigeria is for all Nigerians, whether home or abroad. Obi spoke at the inaugural investment conference with the theme of “Investing in Nigeria from the Diaspora: Challenges and Opportunities ” by the Nigerian American Business Forum at Tampa,

Florida. The former governor compared the economies of China, Indonesia, India, Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia with Nigeria, submitting with empirical examples how the nation’s problem emanates from “leadership failure” over the years. Obi said that nothing those countries did was “rocket science”, pointing out that leaders and followers understood set goals and pursued them without dis-

tractions. He thanked the organisers for thinking about Nigeria, saying that he was satisfied since “the very act of thinking about the rot in the country is a proof that Nigerians are becoming aware of the missing link in the development of the country. “Once a people start re-orientating their consciousness towards developmental needs, their salvation could be said to be at sight.”

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My plan is to give Ekiti people quality life, says guber aspirant Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo A governorship aspirant in Ekiti State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Makanjuola Akindele Owolabi, has said that judging from his track records, experience and training, he is the best of the candidates available for the governorship election coming up in the state this year. Owolabi, popularly known as MAO, hinted that because he is eminently qualified and ready for the state’s number one job, he has decided to sacrifice the remaining parts of his life to making a difference and rescue Ekiti State. “I am prepared to rescue the honour, posterity and dignity of Ekiti State. I do believe I am capable and ready. People can look at my profile and it will be clear that I am the best of the candidates available,” Owolabi said. Owolabi, who spoke at the weekend in Kaduna, Kaduna State, also proposed a 5-point agenda that would jump start the entire economy and the wellbeing of Ekiti State. According to him, his 5-point agenda include quality education, quality health, infrastructural development, mechanised farming and good governance. Owolabi noted that education is number one tool that can be used to change the state or improve the society of the people. He therefore, assured that quality education will be one area he would give proper attention when he gets to the government house. As the first surgeon and specialist in aviation medicine, Owolabi said that he will bring his wide range of experience to bear so that his people can have access to quality health care. “Two, is quality health care, as you know I have been a doctor for the past 41 years; that is my own area of specialisation and am very familiar with the obstacle and challenges that we are facing. We are going to make Ekiti State a model; when it comes to quality health care.” The Aisegba - born politician, also said that infrastructural developments would also top his agenda whenever he is given the mantle of leadership. “The following is infrastructure development. When I am talking about infrastructure, I am not talking of decorating or deceitful project units, like dividing the road into two. I am talking

OWOLABI about quality infrastructure development, modern roads, bridges, power, potable water, sanitation, special system and other things that make a society decent. And we are even lucky that we have a president who promised to give Ekiti State an airport, which we are going to make an Agricultural Cargo airport,” he said. The aspirant pledged that Ekiti State will be the food basket, not only to Nigeria, but for the West African region. He said such status is possible because Ekiti State already has the capacity to produce about 26 revenue generating crops. He therefore, suggested that what Ekiti State needs is a rural road to access those farming establishments so as to transform the rural areas to modern enterprise. He also added that, “we are not only going to use just agricultural raw materials, we are going to ensure that the entire value chain system. For example, cocoa that we are known for is used for the production of chocolates. This is why we need infrastructure to support all these projects.”

The fourth, according to Owolabi is mechanised agriculture, since Ekiti State is blessed with arable land “As farmers, we have determined that mechanised agriculture is the way to go. It entails getting all the youths, train and also motivate them to know that the rich people in America and other parts of the world are farmers too. “We should also let them know that this coming doctor started his hospital that is now a world class from the process of farming. The last one is good governance without any complaint and with real leadership.” Speaking further on his plans, Owolabi equally assured that he will make Ekiti State self sustaining by increasing the internally generated revenue in such a manner that the federal allocation will just be an addition. “Not only that, Ekiti State will be the role model state in knowledge based economy. And this is why in my website we have set 5- points agenda which will ensure that happens in Ekiti,” he said.

Yoruba group urges FG to urgently tackle Fulani herdsmen The Green Party of Nigeria (GPN)

on Saturday challenged the Federal Government to end what it described as the “senseless killings” across the country as soon as possible. The Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) has appeal to the Federal Government to find a lasting solution to the recurring security challenge across the country, especially as it relates to the Fulani herdsmen menace. Expressing its worries over the state of insecurity and lawlessness, especially on the menace of the Fulani herdsmen, the OPU said the challenge posed by the herdsmen activities gives room for serious worries. Rising from its fourth world congress held at the Centenary Hall, Ake, Abeokuta, Ogun State, over the weekend, the OPU in a communiqué also expressed its support for the clamour for the restructuring of the country, to allow every federating unit to develop at their own pace, so as to enhance democracy and good governance. While also advocating for the unity and peace in Yorubaland, particularly among the various Yoruba groups and traditional institutions, the congress expressed appreciation to all members and delegates from 79 countries for coming home to honor Yoruba race and charge them to be good ambassadors of Yoruba race wherever they reside in the world. The Congress called on all members of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) to focus on developing their housing project located at the OPU Housing Estate, Ikorodu, Lagos, adding that about 47 units have gotten to completion stage. The Congress also While commending the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III for the nomination, Proclamation and installation of Aare Dr. Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, as the 15th Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, the Congress prayed for a successful reign in good health and long life for the monarch. Congratulating the newly installed Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Aare Dr. Gani Adams, the Congress appealed to all Yoruba sons and daughters, both home and in the Diaspora to rally round and support him in his quest to unite the Yoruba race.

Adeyeye vows to frustrate Fayose’s imposition agenda Former Minister of State (Works), Prince Dayo Adeyeye, has said that he was prepared to lead a political movement in the Ekiti chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the imposition agenda of Governor Ayodele Fayose ahead of the July 14 governorship poll. He said an attempt by the governor to impose what he called his ‘surrogate’ and Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola as the preferred candidate was antithetical to democratic tenets and that such should not be allowed to stand. Adeyeye, a governorship aspirant spoke while addressing party leaders across the 16 local government areas

who paid him a visit in Ado Ekiti. The PDP chieftain said he was prepared to resist Fayose’s alleged efforts to browbeat and muzzle all the contending forces vying for the plum position to pave way for Olusola. He dropped the hint to fight on during his governorship declaration, which was greeted with mammoth crowd of supporters, thereby causing traffic logjam in the state capital for several hours. Those who participated in the rally trekked from NNPC along Ado-Iworoko road via Adebayo to Ijigbo and massed in front of the Prince Adedayo Adeyeye campaign headquarters in Ajilosun area of Ado Ekiti.

To prevent possible clash, police deployed Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) and stern looking operatives to curtail any miscreant who could hide under the crisis the ex-minister was having with Fayose to ignite trouble. He said: “I have confidence in Uche Secondus-led NWC to conduct a free, fair and credible poll in Ekiti. I served the PDP as the National Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Committee for 18 months and we conducted a credible convention that brought the new executives. “I believe that they will not pander to the bidding of Governor Fayose, who has turned himself into a tin god.

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hen the first Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) was held in Abuja in February 1993, little did the organisers know that economic summit will one day snowball into an idea that is widely accepted across the country. Today, families, corporate bodies, states and the federal government have embraced the idea and they regularly organise their economic summits. For state governments, the purpose of economic summits is usually to expose to local and foreign investors the investment opportunities that abound in their states, the enabling environment in place that would make investments thrive in the state and to invite such investors to invest there. Recently, the Niger State Government organised a two-day economic summit to market the state’s economic potential to investors. Tagged “Impact Investment for Advancing Agricultural Economy and Innovation,” the summit attracted economic experts, industrialists, manufacturers and some state governors across the country. It was organised to attract investors in various fields to boost the state’s economy. Judging from the interest shown by investors at the summit there is no doubt that the state is poised to become an agricultural giant among the states in the country. Niger State is certainly a state to watch in the area of accelerated agricultural development in the next few years, a situation which made Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to declare that Niger State has the capacity to produce varieties of food crops that will feed African continent. Among other investors who showed interest in the state, the Dangote group is investing $450 million in the state to establish a large scale rice processing mill to process 200,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice and to establish a stateof-the-art fully integrated sugar refining industry in the state. The company

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will also establish a state-of-the-art fully integrated sugar industry involving the development of 30,000 hectares of sugarcane plantation and the production of about 500,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar. Another company is to establish a N1.6 billion shea butter factory in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state and would engage about 10,000 workers. To attract the investors the state had put in place various enabling environment measures that would make businesses thrive. Towards this end the state has laws and agencies that encourage private sector participation in the development of the state’s economy. Key among such agencies is its One Stop Investment Centre which the state government uses to put forward to would-be investors its investment potential and priority areas of agriculture, solid minerals, tourism, transportation and energy. The example of Niger State’s success in wooing investors to the state so far is an eye opener and a pointer to the fact that where there is a will there is a way. It also shows that with a good vision and determined leadership every state in the country can successfully market its potential to investors and turn around the economic conditions of the state, the recession in the economy notwithstanding. Another example is Lagos State government which last year joined hands with Kebbi State to develop Kebbi’s rice fields. It was an instant success. The rice from that joint venture, among others, enabled the Lagos State government to bring down the price of rice in its markets. Going forward, state governments must know that they are in a healthy race for development of their economies. In doing so, they must learn that through healthy, positive competition, cooperation and learning from each other’s successes and failures, state governments can better develop their state’s economies and bring tremendous development to their people.

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2019: Steer clear of politics, CAS warns personnel

Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏThe Chief of the Air

Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar has warned NAF personnel not to involve themselves in unconstitutional conducts and partisan politics as the 2019 general elections are fast approaching. Air Marshal Abubakar urged NAF personnel to remain focused and professional in the discharge of their constitutional role. He stated this at the weekend, during the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) First Quarter 2018 Route March Exercise for personnel

serving in Abuja. According to him, no territory of Nigeria would be allowed to be undermined by anyone, charging personnel not to be distracted by malicious campaigns from individuals, who are bent oncreating anarchy in the country. Air Marshal Abubakar, led the route exercise with serving Youth Corps members also participating. The aim of the Exercise was to keep officers and men of the Service physically and mentally fit to enable them perform their statutory role effectively. The 10km route march exercise kicked off

from Mogadishu Military Cantonment to Niger Barracks and back. While addressing participants at the end of the exercise, the CAS commended personnel for demonstrating a high level of physical fitness, stating that today’s security challenges are very complex and require a sound mind in a sound body. He also announced that work was in progress in establishing a Forward Operational Base (FOB) each in Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom states respectively. He further stated that the FOB in Mubi, Adamawa State would be activated while an Annex

of Headquarters Mobility Command would be established in Akwa Ibom State. “All these are being done to proactively tackle emerging security issues in the South south Region”, the CAS said. Air Marshal Abubakar thereafter advised personnel not to rest on their oars but redouble their efforts in Year 2018 towards accomplishing more. He then assured personnel of the readiness of the NAF leadership to continually improve their welfare as they continue to act in the defence of the territorial integrity of the nation.

Sokoto boosts girls’ enrolment in FGGC Tambuwal from 30 to 115 examination for ÏÏÏWorried by the entrance them and the best among apparent lack of enough Sokoto indigenes at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Tambuwal, the state government has sponsored 115 girls to begin academic pursuits in the institution. The admission for the 115 girls was secured under the auspices of the newly-created Agency for Female Education. Though located in Sokoto State, reports indicate that the number of Sokoto indigenes in the school is less than 30, a situation that warrants government to take drastic action to fill the gap. Speaking to reporters in Sokoto, Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Girl Child Education, Dr. Amamatu Yusuf, said government acted when it was brought to attention that there were few Sokoto indigenes in the school. “The Agency for Female Education liaised with the Ministry for Local Government to source for students from the 23 local government areas of the state. We organized an

them were offered admission. “To lessen the burden on parents, Governor Tambuwal gave approval that all necessary materials needed for fresh students in the College be provided for the new intakes. We therefore distributed mattresses, school bags, sandals, mosquito nets, blankets, schools wears among others free of charge to support them,” she added. The Adviser noted that all the girls were admitted into JSS 1 and 2 and SSS 1 and 2. “We will continue to monitor the progress of the girls. Even though this admission circle is over, next time, we will also ensure that anywhere there is deficit in the number of our girls in any College in the country, we will fill it up without hesitation,” she added. Governor Tambuwal recently created the Agency for Female Education promote and coordinate all issues related to female education from basic to tertiary levels in the state.

2018: God will deal with enemies of Nigeria this year-RCCG Pastor Tom Garba, Yola

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Ogun to employ 5,000 graduates into civil service ÏÏÏ The Ogun State gov-

ernment has said no fewer than 5,000 candidates, comprising of new applicants seeking employment and sub-cadres seeking upgrading in Ogun State civil service, who sat for the first phase of the 2018 Public Service Examination, conducted by the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) in the state would be employed. Speaking during the exercise held at the former Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ojere, Abeokuta, the Commissioner in the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Surajudeen Olusesi, disclosed that the exercise was an entrance point for those seeking appointments into the civil service.

He explained that the applicants who sat for the exams cuts across various cadres, adding that the successful ones would occupy vacant positions earlier indicated by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), within the Ogun State Civil Service. He commended the Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led administration for fulfilling his campaign promise to provide jobs for qualified graduates in the State, affirming that a good number of graduates had been engaged on yearly basis since the inception of the administration in 2011. ‘’We must hail the present administration for fulfilling its campaign promises of providing employment for the teeming

youths in the State, despite unfriendly economic situations of the country, we know that some states are owing their workers salary but here in Ogun State we are not owing but rather we are employing more hands,’’ he said. Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Ajibola Chokor, said the exercise was meant to screen the candidates, so as to get the best and most outstanding ones to fill existing vacancies in the civil service, while serving Officers seeking upgrading into higher cadres, having acquired higher certificates in the course of service to become more capable to work in the civil service were also accom-

modated. The Team Leader from ASCON, Director of Studies, Head and Leadership Department, Dr. Tahir Abah Fagge described the 2018 exercise as hitch-free, noting that despite the huge number of participants, the candidates comport themselves in a good manner. He commended the Ogun State Civil Service Commission for the perfect arrangement and logistic provided at ensuring a successful conduct of this year examination exercise. One of the participants, Mr. Adedeji Ebenezer also applauded the organisers for the conducive environment, expressing the hope to come out in flying colours.

The Pastor in charge of Royal Parish and Adamawa Province of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor John Osoagba on Sunday said God would deal with all the enemies of Nigeria, who have held the country captive. Pastor Osoagba said this when he led the congregation in prayers against the cabals and group, who he said have held Nigeria under a vice grip. The congregants in an atmosphere of worship, praise to God waged war against the forces of evil declared that the enemies of the country will certainly die in this year. John said “enough is enough” of all the evil work of the country’s enemies either in form of human beings in the name of cabals or unseen forces from the kingdom of darkness. “I know my age now, since I was in primary school till now, year in year out is the song of failure our leaders do sing for us, it is going to be okay, things will be better, be patient, so goes the lies of the devil, for how long will we be travailing (struggling ) in this country? “ John

asked He called on Nigerians to pray in order to break the evil working against the persons, be it a man or a woman, group of people, cabals or whatever name they are called, according to him “somebody must die, for us to have a breakthrough (Liberated) in Nigeria. “Everyone that must die in Nigeria for this nation to move forward must die.” He prayed Pastor Osoagba whose message dwelt on “travailing to prevail”, took his text from the book of Gen. 32:2428 that Nigerians at this time have to wrestle, fight to have a total deliverance. He compared Nigeria to a pregnant, travailing in a long labour of hardship and problems, killings and destruction of life and property of innocent citizens. He charged Nigerians not to die with their potentials, dreams and glory, which every Nigerian should fight, push and travail for a great breakthrough. “Nigerians must stand in the place of earnest prayers to dislodge the forces and all her enemies to die in shame and not letting their dreams and visions to be aborted to the wicked agenda of the enemies.”

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Nigeria in dire need of technocrats, Ikpeazu tells Sule Lamido Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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the myriads of challenges confronting the nation, Nigeria is in dire need of people who have the capacity to steer the craft of state and rule the nation selflessly. This is the view of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State when he received in audience in Government House, Umuahia, former Jigawa state governor Alh Sule Lamido who was in the state to engage the Governor and PDP faithful in a party chat. He admitted that Nigeria is at a cross roads, confronted by a number of things threatening the cord that binds the country. He regretted that issues such as tribal sentiments take the centre stage over more important issues like education, food etc. and stressed the need for social mobilization and discussion centred on how to move the country forward. Dr Ikpeazu was of the view that people who can change the fortunes of the country be brought on the saddle, stating‘’ At a time like this when the wind blows and the storm rage, we want iconic leaders and personalities’, he said. Earlier, Sule Lamido, took a swipe at the Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress, APC administration for lacking the political sagacity to lead Nigeria. He said the APC has drawn the country backwards with clueless leader-

ship expressing hope that come 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party will wrestle power from them. Lamido, said the APC lacked the capacity to unite Nigeria and put it in the economic world map where it ought to be adding that the PDP was “thoroughly blackmailed” during the 2015 general elections. “They are abettors. Under their administration, Nigerians live in fear, under perpetual harassment, killing and demonization. “After election in 2015 when they won, they were going about from house to house flogging people for being PDP. I was demonized. “They are wonderful liars. They blame PDP for every misfortune. Look at the issue of fuel, it is shameful, the Naira, the economy, security, there are kidnappings and killing because they lack the political sagacity to lead Nigeria”, he said. He however opined that the PDP has a job to save and restore Nigeria to its past glory pointing that he is aspiring to become president in order to make a difference. “The only party with the capacity to turn Nigeria around is PDP. PDP was formed to restore democracy in Nigeria and change the country’s political narrative in line with the visions of Nigeria’s founding fathers There is future for Nigeria because by 2019,PDP will make things right. Lamido, said he was in Abia to seek the support of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on ways to move the party forward.

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AU countries must scale up industrialisation - Onyeama Myke Uzendu, Abuja.

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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has called on African countries to scale up infrastructure development, innovation and industrialization within the region for youth engagement and employment generation. The Minister made the call at the ongoing 32nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while reacting to the Report of

the Ministerial Follow up Committee on the implementation of Agenda 2063 .The Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tope Adeleye Elias-Fatile, reported the Minister as saying that through accelerated implementation of Agenda 2063 titled “The Africa We Want,” African development landscape will change for the better. Onyeama stressed that “Nigeria is committed to four (4) strategic vehicles of implementing Agenda 2063, which are: orientation; ensuring efficiency; financing; and accountability.” He informed the Council

that in its effort to align and deliver on its Agenda 2063 and its first ten-year implementation, Nigeria has mainstreamed the Agenda along with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into her national planning process. He further explained that this is reflected in the Nigerian Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) launched in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari According to Onyeama, such projects will trigger Social Investment opportunities, Youth and Women empowerment, Good governance, Infrastructure

development, Science, Technology, Innovation and industrialization. He assured that Nigeria will continue to play an active role in the implementation of the flagship projects under the First Ten-Year Implementation Plan (20142023), particularly, the establishment of the Continental Free Trade Area; free movement of persons; silencing the guns in Africa by year 2020; and establishment of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) to enhance intraAfrica trade and integration of the entire continent.

Restore Uzokwe as Abia State CJ or face legal action, SERAP Peter Fowoyo

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a group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), came a warning at the weekend to the Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu to immediately reverse “his illegal appointment of Justice Obisike Orji as the acting Chief Judge of the state and restore Justice Theresa Uzokw, to her position as Chief Judge. The group threatened that should Governor Ikpeazu and the House fail to restore Justice Uzokwe to her position, it will undertake appropriate legal action including before the NJC and the UN special procedure mechanisms, to seek justice and effective remedies in the matter. The House of Assembly had on Friday passed a resolution suspending Jus-

tice Uzokwe as the state’s chief judge. The speaker, Mr. Chikwendu Kalu, while reading the resolution, set up 8-man ad-hoc committee to investigate allegations of misconduct against the judge, and mandated Governor Ikpeazu to appoint an acting chief judge pending the completion of the investigation by the committee. But SERAP in a statement Sunday by its deputy director Timothy Adewale said, “Rather than using their executive and legislative powers to promote good governance and abolish laws granting double emoluments and large severance benefits to former governors, the Abia State government is denigrating the judiciary and displaying contempt for the rule of law.” According to SERAP, “The purported suspen-

sion of Justice Uzokwe violates sections 292(1)(a) (ii) and 21(d) Part 11 of the Third Schedule to the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended), and amounts to a blatant attack on the integrity and independence of the judiciary. No judge anywhere in Nigeria can be removed without the involvement of the National Judicial Council (NJC), no matter the level of allegations of misconduct against that judge.” The organization said, “Governor Ikpeazu must rescind his illegal appointment of a new chief judge, and the Abia State House of Assembly must withdraw the apparently politically motivated suspension of Justice Uzokwe without further delay. Doing so will be entirely consistent with the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the case of Raliat Elelu-Habeed & anor

v Attorney General of the Federation and Attorney General of Kwara State (2012).” The organization said, “If allowed to stand, the suspension of Justice Uzokwe would set a bad example to other state governments, and dangerously move them toward executive and legislative dominance and control over the judiciary. The statement read in part: “The suspension also infringes the constitutional principle of the separation of governmental powers. Constitutional guarantees are meant to protect the judiciary from the political caviling that removal power often engenders. The benefits of the integrity of the judiciary should never be supplanted by the temerity and excessiveness which political powers often

breed.” “An independent judiciary is the foundation upon which the entire structure of our constitution rests. The suspension of Justice Uzokwe is a serious threat to this independence, and any impression that this principle is being improperly eroded should be directly and speedily addressed.” “Justice Uzokwe would seem to be a victim of the government’s plan to harass judicial officials in Abia State. Neither the House of Assembly nor Ikpeazu is constitutionally authorized to suspend Justice Uzokwe without the participation of the NJC.” “The independence of the judiciary is a barrier to despotism and necessary to secure a steady, upright, and impartial administration of the laws. This independence ought

to be promoted and protected by the Abia State government. Executive and legislative invasions of it should never be allowed to stand.” “A judge is in no sense under the direction of the government. The judiciary is in a place apart, and constitutionally independent. It is of supreme importance, not only that justice be done, but that litigants before the court and the public generally understand that it is being done and that the judge is beholden to no one but God, his/her conscience, and the judicial oath.” “The framers of our constitution sought to establish the judiciary’s independence and remove undue influence by both the executive and legislative branches by prescribing due process of law for removal of judges.”

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Exam malpractice: An Albatross in Nigerian education system

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Esther Taiwo In what could best be described as a major setback for Nigeria’s education system - examination malpractice, a source at the West African Examination Council (WAEC), laments that the nation’s examination body is still struggling to eradicate the trend. It would be recalled that the Council has always introduced measures to curb this ugly incidence, but perpetrators have also introduced new devices and techniques to the act. The Daily Times learnt firsthand that perpetrators of exam malpractice have continued to devise ingenious and sophisticated methods of cheating, leading to an exponential increase in reported cases of fraud in examinations. WAEC record shows that after the May/June 1993 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria, for example, the results of only 58.494 candidates were withheld because of exam malpractice; but by 2017, the number soared to 214,952. According to the Council Registrar, Dr Uyi Uwadiae said the most notorious challenge facing examining bodies and other educational institutions in WAEC member states is examination malpractice. “Currently, the malaise has assumed dangerous and criminal dimensions on the heels of some advancement in technology which created the Smartphones, the social media etc.” Uwadiae said the Council has introduced several measures, adopted various strategies and deployed technologies at great costs in the fight against the ever festering menace. In furtherance to its fight against the scourge which has ravaged the nation’s education system, WAEC has urged the federal government to declare perpetrators as terrorists and treat them as such. “This is because candidates have devised various dangerous means such as carrying guns and dangerous weapons to the examination halls to prevent of-

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ficials from monitoring and apprehending perpetrators of examination malpractice. Some even drug officials, they give them drinks which make them sleep throughout the conduct of exam”, he said. To this end, Uwadiae said WAEC will be organising an International Summit on examination malpractice slated for October 19 and 20, 2017 with the theme “Examination Malpractice: The Contemporary Realities and Antidotes”. According to the Registrar, research has shown that one of the ways of curbing the worrisome trend in examination irregularities is the mounting of public enlightenment campaigns to draw attention of stakeholders and the general public to the negative effects of examination malpractice on national development. “We are also calling on leaders of religious institutions to preach against the evil of examination malpractice. Let them tell their followers of the danger and the evil it does to our society”, he said. Other measures taken by the Council include introducing multiple diets of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for private candi-

dates. In the 2016 WASSCE results for private candidates, results of 13,488 candidates (representing 7.81 percent) are being withheld in connection with various cases of examination malpractice. WAEC also cancelled 113 Secondary Schools Centers for malpractices. The results of 145,795 candidates, representing 8.61 percent were also withheld in connection with various types of examination malpractices which were reported both during the exercise and at the marking of the May/June 2014 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Also in 2012, the results of 30,654 candidates were withheld for related offences. During its 62nd annual exercise, the Council directed that the entire results of candidates involved in proven cases of examination malpractice, which attract Cancellation of Entire Results (CER) be cancelled, while subject results of those involved in proven cases which attract Cancellation of Subject Results (CSR), be similarly cancelled. In addition, some candidates will also suffer other sanctions such as barring them from sitting for the Council’s examinations for a certain number of

years while some schools will be derecognised, their principals reported to the Ministry of Education for disciplinary action while erring supervisors will be blacklisted. The decisions of the Committee will be implemented without delay and the affected candidates and schools will be duly informed by the Council. However, the results of candidates who were exonerated by the Committee will be released. Furthermore, the Committee considered special cases, clemency cases, restitution, petitions and previous cases referred for further investigation from previous examinations. It also commended the Council for deploying a technology that can stop candidates barred because of malpractice from registration for its examinations for a stated period. In addition, because of the high incidence of schools writing on the chalkboards for their students to copy during the WASSCE for School Candidates in 2016, the Committee decided that if a school is warned for aiding and abetting cheating three times within a period of five years, such school would be de-recognised. It also took a decision to withdraw the recognition of two schools for assaulting a supervisor. Finally, the Committee resolved that, henceforth, any school that allows candidates to be impersonated during the WASSCE for school candidates will be sanctioned. It however, expressed dismay at the situation where candidates forge the signature of Supervisors on their scripts. Lending credence to the call against examination malpractice, Deputy Governor of Lagos State who also doubles as the Commissioner of Education, Mrs Oluranti Adebule has said during an Annual Education Merit Award held at Alausa, Lagos, that any teacher found aiding examination malpractice would be dismissed without any compensation - especially those reported by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), stressing that Education is the catalyst that drives every other factor towards the realisation of vision and aspiration.

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AKINGBEMISILU ADEOLA GLORIA.

TOCHUKWU JACKSON DAVID

Formerly known and addressed as ADESIPE ADEOLA GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINGBEMISILU ADEOLA GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TOCHUKWU JOSEPH DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as TOCHUKWU JACKSON DAVID. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 3rd of October, 1997 instead of 3rd of November, 1997. That my correct date of birth is 3rd of November, 1997. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ZOTAM EUGENE

EZEDI ROSEMARY NWAKAEGO

AKEREDOLU RUTH ABIOLA

MRS ASURAMU MURIEL AKPOS

Formerly known and addressed as OKOLO ROSEMARY NWAKAEGO, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEDI ROSEMARY NWAKAEGO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HASSAN RUTH ABIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKEREDOLU RUTH ABIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ALABRAH MURIEL AKPOS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ASURAMU MURIEL AKPOS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IKEGBULAM CHIOMA LINDA

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written as EJIKEME BENJAMIN IKECHUK instead of EJIKEME BENJAMIN IKECHUKWU. That my correct name is EJIKEME BENJAMIN IKECHUKWU. General public take note.

UHUNWA IYOBOSA NOSA I formerly known and addressed as UHUNWA IYOBOSA DESTINY now wish to be known called and addressed as UHUNWA IYOBOSA NOSA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written on BVN and account as OLAYIWOLA JELEEL and OLAYIWOLA JELILI instead of OLAYIWOLA JELILI OLAWUNMI. That my correct name is OLAYIWOLA JELILI OLAWUNMI. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as OGBOO CHIOMA LINDA now wish to be known called and addressed as IKEGBULAM CHIOMA LINDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

MRS TITILAYO MODUPE BABALOLA

MRS. AROGBONLO SALOME AKANINYENE

OLA OLUWASEYI CHRISTIANAH

OLUWALEYE JOSEPHINE NNEKA

Formerly known and addressed as Mrs titilayo modupe Ayoola, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs titilayo modupe Babalola. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS MOYSE SALOME AKANINYENE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AROGBONLO SALOME AKANINYENE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ONIOSUN OLUWASEYI CHRISTIANAH now wish to be known, call and address as OLA OLUWASEYI CHRISTIANAH . All former documents remains valid, the general public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLUWALEYE JOSEPHINE EGO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWALEYE JOSEPHINE NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKEKE VICTOR PENDA I, formerly known and addressed as VICTOR PENDA S. now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKEKE VICTOR PENDA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.a

OGUMGBOAJA LORETTA EZINNE

AKINTOBI OJO OLUBUNMI LYDIA

I, formerly known and addressed as ODOEMENAM LORETTA MGBECHI now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGUMGBOAJA LORETTA EZINNE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OJO OLUBUNMI LYDIAN now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKINTOBI OJO OLUBUNMI LYDIA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

JOHN SOLOMON NNAMDI

UZOUKWU ZITA NZUBECHUKWU

PRISCILLA ILORIBHEGBE OBOBHASE

I formerly known and addressed as AJALI SOLOMON NNAMDI now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN SOLOMON NNAMDI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Anyaeche Zita Nzubechukwu now wish to be known and addressed as Uzoukwu Zita Nzubechukwu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PRISCILLA ANGEL EDEMA now wish to be known, called and addressed as PRISCILLA ILORIBHEGBE OBOBHASE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ALICE

NWAORUSAH

JOVITA I formerly known, called and addressed as JOVITA CHINAZO EGBEONU now wish to be known, called and addressed as JOVITA CHINAZO EBUBECHUKWU MANUEL. All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

FADARE

ODERA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ODERA CHUKWUEMEKA OFOJEE AND CURRENTLY WANT TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS ODERA NEYMAR ORJIUGO. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

TAIWO

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

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

MOJISOLA

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MOJISOLA ABOLAJI ADEBANJO now wish to be known and addressed as MOJISOLA ABOLAJI JOSHUA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents including my bank document my name was wrongly written as WILSON ABBA instead of WILSON HANANIA ABBA. I was born on 03/04/1976. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OYELAKIN

I formerly known and addressed as OYELAKIN FUNMILOLA HENNYONAR now wish to be known and addressed as AKANGBE FUNMILOLA ABIODUN. All former documents remains valid, general public take note.

HASSAN

I, formerly known and addressed as HASSAN OLUWAFEMI OYENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENUGA ADENIKE ABEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDECHUKWU EBERE PRISCILLIA

Formerly known and addressed as EBONAM EBERE PRISCILLA and UDEH EBERE PRSCILLIA, now wish to be known and addressed as UDECHUKWU EBERE PRISCILLIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as EUGENE ZOTAM NKWOCHA, now wish to be known and addressed as ZOTAM EUGENE. That my correct date of birth is 14 November 1985 and not 14 November 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and address as MRS LADEJOBI MUSILIAT AMOKE OYINLOLA OLUWAYEMISI, now wish to be known and address as MRS LADEJOBI OLUWAYEMISI OYINLOLA. all former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I Formerly NWAORUSAH VINCENT NAWERIBO NOW PIGHI VINCENT NAWERIBO. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

(Trustees)

Formerly known and addressed as OBICHUKWU KENNETH EJIOFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as KENNETH OBICHUKWU NWAOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OTEMUYILO TEMITOPE EBENEZER now wish to be known called and addressed as OLUWOLE TEMITOPE EBENEZER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I Formerly Miss. ALICE ANNE AGAN now to be addressed as Mrs. ALICE OBE ADODE. Due to marriage. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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OWOLO

I Formerly OWOLO ABIGAIL ONAVAYENRO now to be addressed as OWOLO ABIGAIL GIDEON. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ALIDU

I Formerly known as ALIDU HUSSEINI now wish to be known as MUHAMMED HUSSEINI. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

OYEKAN

I formerly known as MISS OYEKAN OMOLARA CHRISTIANAH wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGORO OMOLARA CHRISTIANAH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MOHAMMED

I formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED ABU now wish to be known and addressed as ABBA ABUBAKAR. I was born on 19/01/1988 not 17/08/1984. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

GREEN FEMI

I, formerly known and addressed as GREEN FEMI JEREMIAH and AJAYI OLUFEMI JEREMIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI OLUWAFEMI JEREMIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABIMBOLA OLUSHOLA ABOSEDE

I formerly known and addressed as TALABI OLUSOLA ABOSEDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABIMBOLA OLUSHOLA ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IFUNANYA

I Formerly known as IFUNANYA EZIAKU SUNDAY. Now wish to be known as APUGO REGINA EZIAKU IFUNANYACHI. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

EKE

JULIANA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JULIANA ISHAYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JULIANA SANTUS JAMU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

TAIWO

l formerly known and addressed as TAIWO TIJANI JAGUAR Now wishes to be known and addressed as LAWRENCE TAIWO TIJANI all former documents remain valid general public should please take note.

OMOTEHINSE

I formerly known as Eke Oyinyechi Eunice wish to be known and addressed as Egesi Onyinyechi Eunice. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Omotehinse Olayinka Rebecca, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Olutoyinbo Oluwaseun Rebecca. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THOMAS

STANLEY

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

AKOREDE

I, formerly known and addressed as MR. AKOREDE KAYODE ADEKUNLE, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. OLAYIDE KAYODE AKOREDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly knöwn as STANLEY IKECHUKWU OFFOR, now wish to be known as STANLEY IKECHUWU CHIMEZIE. The Lord’s Chosen CRM worldwide, and the general populace take note

AKPAN

I formerly known and addressed as AKPAN CHRISTOPHER VICTOR now wish to be known and addressed as ETIM MARSHAL VENUS. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MOBKI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOBKI MONDAY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOBKI DEDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

HASSAN

I Formerly known as HASSAN ABIBULAI ADEWALE now wish to be known as HASSAN HABEEB ADEWALE. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

TOBECHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as Tobechukwu Caleb Daniel now wish to be known and addressed as Tochukwu Festus ILonze. All former document remains valid. Banks and general public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I whose name was wrongly entered as Florence Ijeoma Madu during BVN data entry/registration instead of Florence Ijeoma Maduegbunam, Now wish to be known, called, addressed and referred to as Florence Ijeoma Maduegbunam Which is the correct Name. All documents and certificates bearing both names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

MICHEAL

I formerly known and addressed as MICHEAL PATIENCE NDIDI now wish to be known and addressed as ENYIM PATIENCE NDIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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ENYIOHA WISDOM

MRS OLUWATOYIN ABOLANLE

MRS ADEKOYA RUKAYAT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUWATOYIN ABOLANLE KOSHEGBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWATOYIN ABOLANLE OGUNDIPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AGBOOLA RUKAYAT OMOTOLANI NOW WITH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEKOYA RUKAYAT OMOTOLANI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NDIDIAMAKA NWAUKWA

MRS ELIZABETH OLAYEMISI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDIDIAMAKA IWUOHA MILLICENT WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS NDIDIAMAKA NWAUKWA MILLICENT ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I,FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ELIZABETH OLAYEMISI FEKO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ELIZABETH OLAYEMISI ODUOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT MISS CLEMENTINA ARAMUNDE AND MRS CLEMENTINA .A. ATITI- REFER TO SAME PERSON, AND NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED MRS CLEMENTINA ARAMUNDE ATITI ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GOD’S BELOVED ONE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. OLUWATOSIN OPEYEMI ATOBATELE 2. OLUFUNMILAYO CHRISTIANA ADESIYAN 3. JESSICA ESSIEN 4. OMOBOLANLE TEMITOPE ATOBATELE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO CARRY OUT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROJECTS THAT WILL BENEFIT AND EMPOWER 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 SECRETARY

CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTED CHRIST

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EHYIOHA WISDOM JUNIOR NOW WISH TO CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ENYIOHA WISDOM CHINWENDU, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FAJEBE HABEEBLAHI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAJEBE HABEEBLAHI OLUWASEGUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAJEBE HABEEBLAHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN TAKE NOTE.

ADESANYA MUJIDAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SODA MUJIDAT OLUYEMISI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADESANYA MUJIDAT OLUYEMISI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

FULL JUBILEE GOSPEL MINISTRY INT’L

SOTUMINU BUKOLA JUMAI

MRS ADEPOJU BOLANLE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LASISI BUKOLA JUMAI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOTUMINU BUKOLA JUMAI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT MISS ODEBIYI ABIODUN BOLANLE AND MRS ADEPOJU BOLA ABIODUN REFERS AS ONE AND SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS ADEPOJU BOLANLE ABIODUN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

MRS HARUNA HALIMAT

MRS ADEKANMBI BOLATITO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS RASAKI HALIMAT TEMILADE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS HARUNA HALIMAT TEMILADE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT MISS AKINYEMI BOLATITO DEBORAH, MISS AKINYEMI BOLA DEBORAH AND MRS ADEKANBI BOLATITO DEBORAH REFERS AS ONE AND SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS ADEKANMBI BOLATITO DEBORAH. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

LIVING BETHEL 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. UDEMBA TENDERHEART - CHAIRMAN 2. UDEMBA VIOLET - MEMBER 3. AKAYA CHRISTIAN NDUDIRIM - SECRETARY 4. SAMUEL NWACHUKWU - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, TEACH AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS. 2. TO PROCLAIM THE PRAISES OF THE LORD THEREBY BRINGING JOY TO MANY GENERATIONS. 3. TO REGAIN THE LOSS GLORY OF MAN , TRAIN AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PST NGOZI CHUKWUEMEKA - CHAIRMAN 2. CHUKS EMEKA ALAKWE - SECRETARY 3. SUNDAY CHINYERE SALOMIE - MEMBER 4. OBINWURU ESTHER - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, TEACH AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS. 2. TO PROCLAIM THE PRAISES OF THE LORD THEREBY BRINGING JOY TO MANY GENERATIONS. 3. TO REGAIN THE LOSS GLORY OF MAN , TRAIN AND ORDAIN MINISTERS FOR THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

THE SAVIOUR’S TESTIMONY GRACE ASSEMBLY

JAMUHIYAT RIDWANU MINO LAHI-LI-AKBAR FAEDOTI TIJANIYAH WA IBRAHIMYAH ASIDIQIYAH OF NIGERIA (JAMRAFAT)

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. ODIA EFOSA KINGSLEY = GENERAL OVERSEER 2. MR.ODIA OSAYANDE = SECRETARY 3. MR.ODIA GODFREY = TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE EVERLASTING SAVIOUR WORLWIDE. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST AND HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,1990. TRUSTEES: A. PASTOR PATIENCE IFUEKO MADU B. PASTOR ELIJAH ORAVBERE IYAMU C. SIS AYOKU OLORUNISOLA OLADAPO D. BRO. UZOMA CALLISTUS NWACHUKWU E. SIS. IMWENOGHOMWEN EWANSIHA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST AND HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES.

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE 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. KUKU KAMALDEEN TAIWO. 2. OLUWOLE JIMOH SODIQ - SECRETARY 3. KUKU RILWAN OBAFEMI - CHAIRMAN. 4 JIMOH WASIU OLANREWAJU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO WORSHIP ALLAH 2. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. 3. PREACHING AND TEACHING OF ISLAM 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

GOD’S STANDARD RESURRECTION POWER MINISTRY

THE AWESOME WONDERS OF GOD EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

POWERED GRACE OF MERCY AND FAVOUR GOD MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR AKINSETE TAIWO BRIDGET- PRESIDENT. 2. PASTOR AKINSETE ISRAEL OLUWANSOLA- VICE PRESIDENT. 3. FASAN GREGORY ALABA- SECRETARY 4. FASAN FOLAKE HELEN- MEMBER 5. OLAGUNDOYE STEPHEN OLUWAGBEMIRO. - MEMBER . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WORLDWIDE.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,1990. TRUSTEES ARE: A. PROPHET EMMANUEL OMOTAYO OGUNLAJA B. PASTOR JOY ULUAKU OGUNLAJA C. PASTOR JOSHUA ADETOLA SALAU D. PASTOR CHIZOBA CLETUS NWADIKE E. PASTOR JOSEPH KAYRIAN OLUOMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE FROM OPPRESSION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ”C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT,1990. TRUSTEES: 1. OJUKWU IKECHUKWU CHUKWUEBUKA – GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. OJUKWU PATENCE CHINYERE. 3. UBA PRISCILIA IFEOMA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVE FREE FROM OPPRESSION. 3. TO WIN SOUL TO GOD. 4. TO DO THE WORK OF EVANGELISM WITH SOUL AIM OF CONVERTING PEOPLE TO GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

DIVINE GLORY RESTORATION CITY MINISTRY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBINYELU IFEOMA ANASTENCIA (PRESIDENT) 2. JOHNSON NSIKAN (SECRETARY) 3. CYRIL NWANKWO 4. NNADI HELEN JESSICA

WHO CAN CHALLENGE GOD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OROBUNGWU CHINYERE (PRESIDENT) 2. ORUBUOGWU MOSES SORUCHI (SECRETARY)

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

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 SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

DANLAMI COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED

WISH TO BRING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT. DANLAMI NIGERIA COMPANY LIMITED IS FULLY BACK IN OPERATION. THAT THE RECERTIFICATION LETTER ISSUED AT FCT ABUJA ON THE 27TH DAY OF APRIL, 2002 WITH FILE NO- MISC 17953 TITLED M/S DANLAMI COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED OF PLOT HT2 CADASTRAL ZONE B16 DATED ON THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY ,2005 WITH NEW FILE NOMISC 53601 GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN SHOULD TAKE NOTE. SIGNED: DIRECTOR

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VOICE OF DELIVERANCE AND OUTREACH MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. JOSEPH O. JOSHUA 2. GLORY O. JOSHUA 3. JUSTINA SOLOMON 4. EPHRIAM OKAFOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE. 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.

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CHRIST THE JUDGE OF ALL NATION CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UDO UDUAK UFORT - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. AKPAN ANIEDI ASUQUO - GENERAL SECRETARY 3. UKPONG VICTOR MOSES 4. UDUAK ABASI NSE UDOH 5. FIRIMA DUMDIBARI SAMPSON AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: REV. JOSEPH O. JOSHUA

SIGNED: UDO UDUAK UFORT (GENERAL OVERSEER)

EMMANUEL MY LORD DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

COVENANT ALTER OF GRACE MINISTRY INT’L

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET ALICHO TORTY - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 2. IJEOMA OSAKWE - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 3. BLESSING ALICHO - TREASURER 4. ISAAC CHIBUEZE TORTY - PROTOCOL OFFICER 5. DOMINIC CHIDINMA MODESTY - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SPREAD THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL NATIONS 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: PROPHET ALICHO TORTY (PRESIDENT/FOUNDER)

INDIGENOUS WOOD SELLERS/BUYERS ASSOCIATION BAYELSA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AZIBAYEM OBEIN (CHAIRMAN) 2. JONATHAN BONIFACE KOTOR (SECRETARY) 3. DANIEL JOSHUA AZIBAOBEBH (TREASURER) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, FRIENDSHIP AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

JESUS DIVINE EVANGELICAL MINISTRY

SIGNED: PETER TERVEI MANASSEH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PASTOR MERCY OGECHI ELIJAH - PRESIDENT. 2. IMEOBONG PETER ANTHONY - VICE PRESIDENT . 3. APOSTLE EMMANUEL ELIJAH UDOH SECRETARY . 4. JULIET IQUA EMMANUEL - MEMBER . 5. GIFT NGOZI NNANNA - MEMBER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR MERCY OGECHI ELIJAH (PRESIDENT)

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PETER TERVEI MANASSEH 2. VIVIAN NWANCHUKWU 3. SOLOMON SAAKU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM 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.

THE KINGDOM VOICE LAST DAYS OUTREACH

GRACELAND FOR BRIDE OF CHRIST CHURCH

THE WAYS OF JESUS ROYAL MINISTRY WORLDWIDE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED OUTREACH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV. GINA GINA ADE - PRESIDING PASTOR. 2. GINA EUNICE. 3. ISEKI SIMON PETER. 4. WORDU NWOBISI DAVID. 5. OGBEKENE OGAGA GODSPOWER . AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP. 3. TO TRAIN MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS, LAY WORKERS, ETC. 4. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 5. TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL CENTRES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER TRAINING CENTRES FOR SKILL ACQUISITION. 6. TO PRINT AND PUBLISH TRACTS, RELIGIOUS BOOKS, MAGAZINES, ETC AND DISTRIBUTE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR IKANWU-OJO EMMANUEL - PRESIDING PASTOR. 2. EMMANUEL DORCAS. 3. EKELE SAMUEL ABUH. 4. ETIM GLORY ODIONG 5. IKANI ADEJOH FELIX. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP. 3. TO TRAIN MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS, LAY WORKERS, ETC. 4. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 5. TO ESTABLISH SCHOOLS AND OTHER TRAINING CENTRES FOR SKILL ACQUISITION FOR ITS MEMBERS. 6. TO PRINT AND PUBLISH TRACTS, RELIGIOUS BOOKS, MAGAZINES, ETC AND DISTRIBUTE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THE PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE (DR.) KENNETH CHIBUIKE NWOKEDI (JP) - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER 2. PASTOR ANTHONY AKRA - SECRETARY 3. MR. KENNETH NWANTI - TREASURER 4. PASTOR (MRS) GLADYS AKU NWOKEDI - MEMBER 5. REV. PRINCE FAITHFUL KEN (JP) - ADMINISTRATOR/PROVOST AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL MANKIND 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; BARR. OWOBU COLLINS EROMOSELE.

THE HEROES HOUSE OF WORSHIP INTERNATIONAL

BEBEOWIBO YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999

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

TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE DR KENNETH DUKE 2. REV MRS ROSE DUKE 3. JOHNSON AKPAN 4. ABAH SUCCESS ABRAHAM

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JACOB BEBEOWIBO .................CHAIRMAN. 2. CHIOMA H. OKECHUKWU........SECRETARY. 3. OGOLO RAPHAEL 4. SOSO KARI

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH.

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

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

SIGNED: ONUOHA EMMANUEL ESQ.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ISAAC AND PATIENCE OLUGBUO FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT SEQUEL TO A COURT JUDGMENT BY THE CUSTOMARY COURT IN OTA WITH SUIT NOS OT/1148/11, THE DISPUTED LAND AT ILASA VILLAGE VIA IYESI OTA, OGUN STATE IS NOW IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PLAINTIFF CHIEF JIMOH DADA AGARA. THAT THE EXECUTION WAS DONE BY THE POLICE FORCE OF THE STATE HEADQUARTERS ELEWERAN OGUN STATE AND THE BALLIF OF THE COURT AND SIGNED BY THE PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT. AND THAT THE POWER OF ATTORNEY HAS BEEN REVOKED FROM MR. KAZEEM AJIBOYE TRADING UNDER THE NAME AND STYLE OLUOMO &- COMPANY AND GIVEN TO MR EMMANUEL ADEOLA TRADING UNDER THE NAME ABISKOLY NIG LTD WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. ALL OCCUPANTS OF ILASA LAND VIA IYESI OTA SHOULD ADHERE TO THE NEW ANNOUNCEMENT AND CONTACT THE NEW ATTORNEY FOR MORE INFORMATION 0813 466 9962 0805 703 6430 0803 880 9978 0810 720 7329

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 TRUSTEES: 1. MR. EBERE OLUGBUO - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. LEGGEND ENWEREUZO 3. DR. BENSON OLUGBUO - SECRETARY 4. MR AZUBUIKE OLUGBUO 5. MS UCHECHI OLUGBUO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMPOWER NIGERIANS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. 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: ANAYO IKEAH ABUJA.

SIGNED: APOSTLE (DR.) KENNETH CHIBUIKE NWOKEDI (JP) (PRESIDENT/FOUNDER)

APOSTOLIC GRACE REVIVAL CHURCH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. IGIETSEMEH OMOKHUDU SUNDAY - SENIOR PASTOR. 2. BLESSING IGIETSEMEH. 3. ROWLAND GODWIN CHIBUIKE . 4. DEEKAE RICHARD IKE. 5. OGUAMANAM CHIJIOKE . AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. 2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP. 3. TO ESTABLISH SEMINARY TO TRAIN MINISTERS, EVANGELISTS, LAY WORKERS, ETC. 4. TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS AND SOCIAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS. 5. TO ESTABLISH MEDICAL CENTRES, SCHOOLS, CHARITY HOME AND OTHER TRAINING CENTRES FOR CHARACTER AND SKILL ACQUISITION . 6. TO PRINT AND PUBLISH TRACTS, RELIGIOUS BOOKS, MAGAZINES, ETC AND DISTRIBUTE SAME. 7. TO ESTABLISH CARE CENTRES FOR ORPHANS, AGED PERSONS AND LESS PRIVILEGED PERSONS. 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 THE PUBLICATION. SIGNED; BARR. OWOBU COLLINS EROMOSELE .

THE THRONI SEAT OF ELEOS CHURCH OF ELOHIM 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 TRUSTEES. 1. OLAJUBU OLUWAYOMIGB EZEKIEL,. 2. ALADE TIMIRO OMOWUMI, . 3. EGANA BAYO FEDILIX, . 4. GENGA DANIEL, 5. LUCKY OSEJIE GODSENT. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED. VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ. 07030223944

24 Companies Registration LIVING IN LIGHT GOSPEL CHURCH

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. TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PASTOR NKEM UZOMA VICTOR.... CHAIRMAN/G.O, (2) EVANGELIST IKWUKA FRIDAY MBA ..SECRETARY, (3) EVANGELIST OBIYO ANTHONIA NDIDIAMAKA... TREASURER, (4) EVANGELIST UKAH KALU DANIEL ..P.R.O, (5) EVANGELIST KALU MATHIAS ONYEKACHI ...PROVOST, (6) EVANGELIST ODOEMELAM ODINAKA .. ASSISTANT SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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GALLANT MUMS AND DADS INITIATIVE

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. TRUSTEES: (1) UMEOKAFOR FLORENCE CHEKWUBE (2) UMEOKAFOR LUKE NNABIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1)TO FORSTER THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS (2)TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. UGOCHUKWU NDIGWE-OGBONNA

LYDIA BOSEDE ALASI FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MRS ABIGAIL EBUIOMO AINA 2. MR. SAMUEL BAMIDELE BAMIJOKO 3. MRS ROSELINE ADUKE IGE 4. MRS ENIOLA OLUFUNKE AWOSIKA 5. MR. TOKUNBO ADERINOLA 6. MR. OLAOLUWA E. ALE-DANIEL 7. MR. MOSES OLORUNTOBI ALASI 8. MRS ALICE BAMIGBOLA 9. MRS COMFORT IGE 10. MR. ASHOKA ABAJIDE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING AND GENERAL BASIC NEEDS FOR LESS PRIVILEGED/VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AL-KUBURA INTERNATIONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION, NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. BELLO, MUSIBAU-DEEN - CHAIRMAN 2. BELLO, KUBURAT - SECRETARY 3. BELLO, WASIU ALAO 4. ANIMASHAUN, ROMOKE KUDIRAT 5. BELLO, LUKMAN ADEWALE 6. BELLO, SANI MUHAMMED 7. AZEEZ, MUIBAT OLUWAKEMI 8. ADEBOWALE, ADENIYI ABDULAZEEM 9. BALOGUN, OLABISI KAFAYAT 10. BELLO, RAMADAN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF MEMBERS AND ASSIST THE WIDOWS AND LESS PRIVILEGED ONES IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

RESTORATION OF APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

MEDICAL LABORATORY PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR RE-APPOINTED, REMOVAL AND ADDITIONAL OF NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKECHUKWU CHUKS IRONKWE RETAINED 2. ISA AHMEDU RETAINED 3. ONAH LINUS RETAINED 4. FLT LT DAUDA M. PHILIP REMOVED 5. CHIEF OGBODO KENNETH REMOVED 6. MR. MANASON RUBAINU REMOVED 7.MRS. RONKE ANUOLUWAPO REMOVED THE NEW TRSUTEES ARE: 1. MR. MANASON RUBAINU - APPOINTED 2. MR. EMMANUEL EJIKE DIJEH - APPOINTED 3. SEN. DARLINGTON EZE AJOKU - APPOINTED 4. MR. ABDULLAHI ABUBAKAR - APPOINTED 5. MRS. RONKE ANUOLUWAPO- APPOINTED 6. ADAMU YUSUF DEGRI APPOINTED 7. HAJ. NAJA’ATU ABDULLAHI - APPOINTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RE-APPOINTED, REMOVAL AND ADDITIONAL OF NEW TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

FULL GOSPEL ARM EMBASSY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1: DR DANSIDI LOVE ZECHARIAH.....PRESIDENT 2: NKECHI ZECHARIAH...SECRETARY 3: PRINCE AGGREH OBUS 4: JOSHUA DANSIDI LOVE 5: ESTHER OKORO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1: TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO THE END THAT PEOPLE EVERYWHERE MAY BE EVANGELISED AND BELIEVERS MAY BE CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF JESUS CHRIST. 2: TO REGULARLY ASSEMBLE TOGETHER THE MEMBERS OF THIS CHURCH FOR FELLOWSHIP, ONE WITH ANOTHER, BOTH IN LARGE PUBLIC CONGREGATION AND IN SMALL FELLOWSHIP GROUPS IN HOUSES AND TO COOPERATE IN THE BUILDING UP OF THE WHOLE BODY OF CHRIST. 3: TO PERFORM THE ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH WHICH INCLUDE, BAPTIZING BELIEVERS IN WATER BY IMMERSION, CELEBRATING THE LORD’S SUPPER AND PERFORMING OTHER MINISTRIES WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ANOINTING THE SICK WITH OIL, CONDUCTING WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS AND DEDICATING INFANTS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR OGOKEH GERALD SOLICITOR

BETHEL PRAYER FAMILY OUTREACH

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) REVD. OLADEJI DAVID KAYODE - GENERAL OVERSEER. (2) REVD. MRS. OLADEJI ELIZABETH ODUN - SENIOR PASTOR (3) OYEKALE SUNDAY GBEMISOYE - GENERAL SECRETARY (4) OGUNDIPE SAMUEL ADEJARE - TREASURER (5) ADEOYE JOHN. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH 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. ONYIKA CELESTINE UGOCHUKWU 2. IKE AUSTINE JOHN 3. NNACHI RHODA 4. NJOKU FRANCIS CHIBUIKE 5. IWUNDU CHRISTIANA NNENNE 6. NWOSU TESSY TOCHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

FOREVER MERCIFUL FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE CHIBUIKE - PRESIDENT 2. DR. ANYANWU ANTHONY CHINEDU 3. MADU GLADYS NKECHINEYE 4. ALOZIE ANTHONY 5. ARCHBISHOP GBAZIE STEVE AIMD AND OBJECTIVES: 1. IT SHALL SUPPORT AGED PEOPLE BUILD AND FINANCE THE RUNNING OF OLD PEOPLE’S HOME , SUPPORT MOTHERLESS AND ORPHANAGE HOMES AS WELL AS DEVELOPMENT OF ELDERS AND THE AGED 2. THE FOUNDATION SHALL ENGAGE IN TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING COMPUTER APPRECIATION , VOCATIONAL TRAINING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SKILL ACQUISITION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

THE KINDLE GATE FOUNDATION

DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES 1. ENGR ABBATI D K MUHAMMAD 2. MALL ABDULKADRI SANI 3. ENGR ABDULLAHI MAITURARE 4. ENGR ABDULRAHMAN BABA 5. MALL AMINU ABBA IBRAHIM 6. MALL BELLO RABIU BABURA 7. PROF MUHAMMAD A G ZAKARIYYA 8. MALL MUHAMMAD IMAM 9. PROF MUHAMMAD SANI MIJINYAWA 10. MALL RABIU SULAIMAN 11. PROF SUNUSI SANI ADAMU 12. MALL SANI HUSAINI SAGAGI 13. MALL SHARFUDDEEN ZUBAIR MAHMOUD AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. SUPPORT YOUTH TO ACQUIRE SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE THEM SELF EMPLOYED, 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: BARR AUDU ABDULMUMINI 08053440730

THE RICHES OF GRACE CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY’S AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV THOMPSON VICTOR AKPAN 2. PASTOR MRS GETRUDE EKAETE AKPAN 3. BROTHER UDO KUFRE EMMANUEL 4. BROTHER UDO SOLOMON GODFRED 5. SISTER REBECCA VICTOR IFIOK THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. 3. TO ORGANISE OUTREACHES, CRUSADES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND REVIVAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKS OF THE GOSPEL. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA. NIGERIA. WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) SAMUEL OLUYODE (GENERAL OVERSEER) 2) PETER OLUDAYO OWOOLA (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL ACROSS THE WORLD.

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

TOWARDS AN INTELLECTUAL TOMORROW INITIATIVE 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. AL AMIN BUGAJE 2. MUHAMMAD DAN AZUMI SULEIMAN 3. ISIAKA IBRAHIM HUDU 4. KHADIJA ISA MODIBBO 5. SALIHU ABDURRAHIM MAIWADA 6. AYSHA GARBA 7. IBRAHIM ALIYU MAMMAN 8. LIMAN YAHAYA HAMMAADAMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATION 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

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AIMS ANDOBJECTIVES: (1) TO CHAMPION THE CREATION OF A FUTURE ETHICAL SOCIETY OF THOUGHTBASED LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMUNITIES. (2) TO LEVERAGE ON TECHNOLOGY AND BRANDED ECOSYSTEMS TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS WHILST PROMOTING AFRICAN INSPIRED ARTS ACROSS THE GLOBE. 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

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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. AJIBOLA OLUBUNMI BAMIDELE - CHAIRMAN 2. OLUCHI DORIS BAMIDELE - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO DEVELOP, UP-SKILL AND GROW YOUTHS TO BECOME TRAILBLAZERS AND PACESETTERS IN THEIR CAREER OF CHOICE THROUGH EXPOSURE TO RELEVANT TRAININGS AND REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. 2. TO MINIMIZE EMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA BY EQUIPPING YOUTHS WITH RELEVANT JOB CREATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS. 3. TO PROMOTE ETHICAL VALUES AND BEHAVIOUR IN NIGERIAN YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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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) AYODELE ABAYOMI TEMITOPE (2) AFOLABI SAMUEL OLADAYOTAIWO (3) ALABI LAWRENCE MONWO (4) SUNDAY OJAKOVO SILVER (5) OKEYA KOLADE EBENEZER (6) BAMISE JOHNSON ADEREMI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER COMMUNAL PEACE

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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 JESUBOTEWI, JEREMIAH CORNELIUS - CHAIRMAN 2) MRS JESUBOTEWI, COMFORT ADEYE 3) JESUBOTEWI, ELIJAH ABIOLA - SECRETARY 4) MR. AKINNUBI, BABALANA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO WIN SOULS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

DELIGHT EVANGELICAL KINGDOM ASSEMBLY

TRUSTEES 1. ABDUL MUSA 2. HASSAN I. YERIMA, 3. AISHAT IBRAHIM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO HELP THE ORPHANS AND WIDOWS

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAMES BOT MEMBERS: 1 PASTOR BAJEH BOLA DAVE 2 MR ETUH JOSEPH, 3 MRS MARY ABUH, 4 MR EMMANUEL SHIMA, 5 MR MATTHEW AKOR, 6 PASTOR EMEKA OBAH, AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

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BRANDZIA GRASSROOT ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT CENTRE 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. ADEJUWON OLUWASEYI OLOMOLA - PRESIDENT 2. OLANIKE IDOWU OLOMOLA - SECRETARY 3. AYODELE SAMUEL ODESHILO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CREATE LONG- LASTING SELF- EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESS PRIVILEGE AND THOSE WITH LOW INCOMES INCLUDING WOMEN, THEREBY EASING THEIR SELF SUFFICIENT. 2. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF A VIBRANT SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE SECTOR IN NIGERIA TO MOVE TO A MARKET ECONOMY 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 NEW SEED APOSTOLIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PST. UBONG JAMES UDOH – PRESIDENT 2. PROPHETESS ENOBONG UBONG JAMES 3. EVANG. EDIDIONG SMART EKANEM 4. ELDER INI, EYO SUNDAY 5. PST. MKPOIKANA, SAMUEL UDO – SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EFFIONG JOHN OBOHO 08038723535

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY’S AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV THOMPSON VICTOR AKPAN 2. PASTOR MRS GETRUDE EKAETE AKPAN 3. BROTHER UDO KUFRE EMMANUEL 4. BROTHER UDO SOLOMON GODFRED 5. SISTER REBECCA VICTOR IFIOK THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL BRANCHES FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. 3. TO ORGANISE OUTREACHES, CRUSADES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND REVIVAL SERVICES FOR THE WORKS OF THE GOSPEL. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA, NIGERIA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MISSION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHARLES NNEBE CHIBUOGWU 2. EWRUDJAKPOR SAMUEL ONOS 3. OJO OLUWATOSIN EMMANUEL 4. OBALA JOSEPH OSUN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO REVIVED THE CHURCH THROUGH THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO THE UNREACHED SOULS. 3. TO TEACH THE UNDILUTED WORD OF GO ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MEDICAL LABORATORY PROPRIETORS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR RE-APPOINTED, REMOVAL AND ADDITIONAL OF NEW TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKECHUKWU CHUKS IRONKWE - RETAINED 2. ISA AHMEDU - RETAINED 3. ONAH LINUS - RETAINED 4. FLT LT DAUDA M. PHILIP - REMOVED 5. CHIEF OGBODO KENNETH - REMOVED 6. MR. MANASON RUBAINU - REMOVED 7. MRS. RONKE ANUOLUWAPO - REMOVED THE NEW TRSUTEES ARE: 1. MR. MANASON RUBAINUAPPOINTED 2. MR. EMMANUEL EJIKE DIJEH -APPOINTED 3. SEN. DARLINGTON EZE AJOKU - APPOINTED 4. MR. ABDULLAHI ABUBAKAR -APPOINTED 5. MRS. RONKE ANUOLUWAPO -APPOINTED 6. ADAMU YUSUF DEGRI - APPOINTED 7. HAJ. NAJA’ATU ABDULLAHI -APPOINTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS RE-APPOINTED, REMOVAL AND ADDITIONAL OF NEW TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTYEIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

CENTRE FOR STRATEGIC INNOVATION AND SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT

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. ADETOLA OKANLAWON CHAIRMAN 2. OLUWAKEMI OKANLAWON -SECRETARY, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) REDUCE HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR THE COMMON MAN, FOR EACH SCHOOL DAY FOR ALL SECONDARY, PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS IN BENEFICIARY SCHOOLS 2) TO INCREASE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND RETENTION 3) BOOST DOMESTIC FOOD PRODUCTION BY SOURCING NSFP(NIGERIA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME) MEALS LOCALLY, AND PROVIDING A SUSTAINABLE MARKET FOR LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS IN THE COMMUNITY.

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ERO HENRY ESE -- CHAIRMAN 2. ERO RUTH -- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ENHANCING HEALTH SECTOR, PEACE AND SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT. 2. TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THE EDUCATIONAL SECTOR FOR A WELL LITERATE SOCIETY

SIGNED: BARR.ABOLANLE FAGBEMI.

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THE ZION GLORY APOSTOLIC CITY CHURCH

THE ALL GLORY APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY INT’L

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. EVANG (MRS) MAGDALENE OKON ESSIEN – PRESIDENT 2. GABRIEL OKON ESSIEN 3. KINGSLEY AMOS NKATA 4. SALVATION EMMANUEL SAMUEL 5. EVANG. (MRS) SALOME INYANG EMEM – SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. PST. ENOIDEM FRIDAY WILLIAM – PRESIDENT 2. DEACONNESS IMAOBONG ENOIDEM FRIDAY 3. ELDER NSIKAN UDO ISONG 4. DEACONNESS MERCY JACKSON ASANGA 5. UDEME EDET EKPO – SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. EVANG. INYANG OKON EFFIONG – PRESIDENT 2. DEACONNESS NKOYO INYANG EFFIONG 3. PROPHETESS GLORY DAVID SUNDAY 4. TEMPLE INYANG EFFIONG 5. PRINCE DAVID SUNDAY – SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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LIBERTY AND RIGHTS ADVOCACY ORGANISATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1.BARR VICTOR OLATOYEGUN -CHAIRMAN 2.MR KUNLE OLUBODUN -SECRETARY 3.MRS STELLA OLATOYEGUN 4.MR GBENGA OLATOYEGUN 5.MRS ESTHER OLATOYEGUN 6.MR ELIJAH AKOJIE AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHT AND PROMOTE AWEARNESS IN THE SOCIETY IN THE ENJOYMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT 2. TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST THE YOUTHS ORPHANS AND LESS PRIVILEDGE IN THE SOCIETY 3. TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO WAR AND CONFLICT VICTIMS 4. TO RECONCILE BROKEN HOMES ASSIST AND REHABILITATE PEOPLE IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1) EZE CHIBUIKE ANTHONY - CHAIRMAN (2) EZE CALLISTA NWAKAEGO - SECRETARY

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DUMO BRIGGS ELEKI FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. MR. DUMO BRIGGS ELEKI. 2. MRS. BEST DUMO BRIGGS ELEKI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO EMPOWER THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO ENSURE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD 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.

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AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

UNIQUE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS: (1) BRIDGET OKONOFUA - PRESIDENT (2) UME VIVIAN CHIOMA - SECRETARY (3) ADESINA OLUSOLA ADEBIYI (4) MERENDA MOTUNRAYO RITA (5) CHUKWU EMEKA KELVIN (6) OGUNRINOLA BIYI (7) UMORU CYNTHIA MOSUNMOLA (8) CLARK OLUBUNMI FOLUSO (9) ASERU OMOYEMI AIMS/OBJECTIVES: TO INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE WOMEN’S LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH. 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 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED; TRUSTEES.

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BEARERS OF LIGHT MISSION WORLD OUTREACH

GOD OF SOLUTION AND DELIVERANCE INT’L MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR ADDITION AND REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES : 1. DR. SAM OYEMADE - RETAINED 2. REV. DAVID AJIBOYE -REMOVED 3. REV. (DR) SIMEON AJIBOLA AJAYEOBA - REMOVED 4. PASTOR MIKE ELO - REMOVED 5. PROPHET SHEM-ENOCH HILARY MOZIA - REMOVED THE ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE: 1. ELIZABETH. A. OYEMADE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAINS THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. PROPHETESS IHERI JUDITH CHINYERE . 2. MR. IHERI CHINONSO. 3. MISS. IHERI CHIKODI. 4. MR. ADIOLE CYRIL DIKE.

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MUJIBAT IYABODE OSHODI FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. MUJIBAT IYABODE OSHODI 2. FAMUYIWA MUSBAU NIRAN 3. BRAIMAH MARIAM OMODELE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. PROPAGATING THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND THE SUNNAH 2. HELPING THE NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED 3. CREATING AWARENESS AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN ALZHEIMER DISEASE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; TRUSTEES.

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AKPAN ETIM

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LIZZY E.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME / BIRTH DATE

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Ebonyi Lassa fever: We responded promptly –Adewole Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

L-R: Minister of Youth and Sports Developments, Mr. Solomon Dalung; Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr. Amina Shamaki and Chairman, Ministerial Committee on Dr. Akanu Ibiam’s Super Cup Football Competition, Dr. Manneseh Gwaza, during the presentation of Sports Kits to Onu in Abuja… recently

Idimogu declares interest for 2nd term, unveils campaign slogan ÏÏÏHonourable Jude Eme-

ka Idimogu, the lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 02 at the Lagos House of Assembly has made public his interest to run for second term in 2019. Idimogu made this revelation at a meeting with Ndigbo and other interest groups in his constituency and unveiling of Abundance One More Time, his political slogan at Triple-T, Ejigbo in Lagos State. He said that the gathering was to inform the people of his intention to run for a second time, adding “I have told my people especially my Igbo brothers and sisters that live in my constituency that the journey has just commenced at least I want to go one more time, and that is the reason why I gathered them today,and with my Yoruba brothers and sisters too that I want to serve them better. And I want to appreciate them for the one they have done for me and that I am interested and I want to run again.”

OBIEKWE DAWN OBIAGELI I formerly known and addressed as MOGBO DAWN OBIAGELI now wish to be known and addressed as OBIEKWE DAWN OBIAGELI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

On what gave him the courage to declare interest for the second term, he mentioned the pedestrian Bridge construction at Toyota Bus stop which is being done by Governor Akinwumi Ambode. “And I want to use this medium to thank the Asiwaju of Yoruba land, the Jagaban of Nigeria, he is a great leader, he has spoken to me. May God bless him. Ambode has been there. They have been supporting me and not just supporting me, but supporting the cause of non-indigenes, not just Igbo in my constituency and Lagos in general. I must tell you, I am a proud APC member, there is no doubt about that, but you see charity, they say, begins from home. I need to identify with my people whom I have been doing right from day one,” Idimogu said. Still on his achievements, he said that all the inner roads that come out from his constituency to join the Airport Road have been mapped out for rehabilitation, and also there are buses called

Abundance which is an empowerment programme for his community. “Apart from that, you can always reach me, accessibility. Since I won the election, I have always lived here. When they have issues, problems, I pay for JAMB Forms, I pay school fees for the less privileged, house rent, I pay for GCE Form, I have been giving out things; then I also go to the hospitals to visit patients in the General Hospital. The idea is that I am out to serve humanity, serve my people.” Idimogu who is married to an Ogun State born lady, appealed to members of his constituency to give him their support, adding that has also gone round to sensitise the constituents on the need to register with the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in order to be eligible to vote. Chairman of the forum, Chief Uche Nwosu while eulogising Idimogu, said Ndigbo should come out en mass to support him for second tenure.

“We called him to join APC, so we cannot abandon him and on people’s view of Buhari, it would not affect APC in Lagos State. We have a leader and he is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the great leader.” Eze (Dr.) Christian Nwachukwu, Eze Ndigbo of Lagos, who was also at the meeting, said: “We are here to support our illustrious son, whom God made to be in the House of Assembly Lagos State. Today is a special day, and we have resolved that all Ndigbo in this constituency in unison will give him a second time. That is what we have come to discuss. The communities, constituencies, men and women, friends of Ndigbo should rally round and support Hon. Jude Idimogu. Nwachukwu said he would do his best to ensure that Idimogu is returned for the second time including grassroots, state mobilisation and all that it will take to ensure that the party leaders give him the nod to go for a second term.

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MRS. URAMAH EVELYN OGECHI

EMEKWUE AUGUSTINE ONYENWE

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JACKSON CHIBUIKEM IHEONU

CORRECTION OF MAME

MAYROCK CHINONSO ANYANWU

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Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has said that the Federal Government through its various Health Agencies responded promptly to the outbreak of Lassa fever in Ebonyi State following notification. Professor Adewole in a press statement signed by his Media aide, Kazeem Akintunde, stated that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, (NCDC), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Health, saddled with such responsibility was in Ebonyi State 48 hours after the news broke in the media. Adewole said that he also personally called the Chief Medical Director, of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki for detailed briefing after reading the news of the outbreak in national dailies. Quoting the minister: ‘We are here to assist CONFIRMATION OF NAME that DONATUS EZEIYIAKU OWO and DONATUS EZE OWO refers as one and the same person. All former documents remain valid Banks and general public take note. FOLORUNSHO CHRISTIANAH MODUPE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ASAGUNLA CHRISTIANAH DUPE now wish to be known, called and addressed as FOLORUNSHO CHRISTIANAH MODUPE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

states having challenges; it is the duty of the relevant state’s government officials to alert us promptly if there were health challenges in their state. In the case of Ebonyi State, I was the one that called the CMD on phone, he did not call me. Again, the NCDC emergency team moved to Abakaliki 48 hours after we learnt of the outbreak. ‘What happens was that many of our doctors will start treating for Malaria Fever which is okay but after three days and there is no positive response to treatment, they should think Lassa fever. But they would wait endlessly before taking any prompt action. ‘I will always plead with state government officials to think Lassa fever first so that prompt treatment could be carried out as early as possible. ‘They should also embark on enlightenment campaign to educate their people on the danger of Lassa fever and how to guide against it. ‘I have also personally visited the state to see things for myself and to see what further measures we need to put in place to tackle the menace,

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FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME We formerly known and addressed as IMANA OLUMIDE JULIUS, RUTH IMANA, VANESSA OLOHITARE EBUNOLA IMANA and SINCLAIR OLUSEGUN IMANA now wish to be known and addressed OLUMIDE- IMANA JULIUS ENAHORO, OLUMIDE-IMANA RUTH ESE, OLUMIDEIMANA VANESSA OLOHITARE EBUNOLA and OLUMIDE-IMANA SINCLAIR OLUSEGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. THE 21ST CENTURY POWER OF GOD MINISTRY The General public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission,Abuja for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1.EBENEZER KING-DAVID 2.EBENEZER FRANCIS ADA 3.DAVID ROSE AKPAN

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Wike commends DSS, Army for killing Don Waney’s younger brother

Ex-commissioner sues Fayose, others Sunday Nwakanma,

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏFormer

ÏÏÏGovernor

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers state, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army for the joint operation that led to the killing of Oluchi Igwedibia, alias Obatosu, younger brother of Late Don Waney. Don Waney whose real name was Johnson Igwedibia had, earlier this month, been killed in his new hide out in Enugu, Enugu State,

also in a joint military operation. The two brothers were fingered by security agents as masterminds of the killing of over 20 people who were coming back from a cross over service in Omoku on 2018 New Year Day. The younger brother of Late Don Waney who was among the 32 cultists declared wanted by the State Security Council was killed at Sabo Iyakpe, Etsako West in Edo State on Sunday, January 28, 2018, following accu-

rate DSS intelligence who had been on his trail. The Late Oluchi Igwedibia is strongly believed to have played a prominent role in the New Year killings by Don Waney’s gang in Omoku. Governor Wike declared that none of those declared wanted by the Rivers State Security Council would go free, saying that they would all be brought to justice. The governor further declared that the N20million bounty

placed for credible information that would lead to the arrest of the wanted cultists was still in place. He stated that all those who participated in the New Year Mayhem at Omoku and any other security infraction in the state would be traced and brought to justice. Governor Wike stated that the State Government would continue to work with security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that Rivers State remained safe.

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson (left) and his wife, Rachael (right) during a Special Church Service to mark the Governor’s 52nd birthday at the King of Glory Chapel Government House, Yenagoa.

Two buried alive in a burrow pit in Enugu Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏTragedy

occurred in Enugu at the weekend at Ugwuoba in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu state when two persons excavating sand were buried alive in a burrow pit. According to a statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amarizu, “Tragedy struck on Saturday in the afternoon at Gariki Ugwuoba in Oji River Local Govern-

ment Area of Enugu state as two persons said to be excavating sand at a site in Gariki Ugwuoba Oji River Enugu got buried alive as the sand they were excavating slid and allegedly covered them”. He said, “The incident people in the site in a shock and mourning mood as they could not explain how it happened”. The police said that the identity of the victims were yet to be unmasked but

sources revealed that they hailed from Nibo in Awka South local Government Area of Anambra state but were into the job of excavating sand into lorry tippers at the site. “Their bodies were later recovered with the assistance of the Oji River Police Operatives who had contacted an Excavator that assisted to recover their bodies from the disaster scene”. “Meanwhile, one of the workers who allegedly es-

caped the incident as he had gone out before then probably to ease himself, is still in deep shock how he lost his two co-workers suddenly and how the incident would have claimed his life”, the release stated. The police spokesperson stated that the bodies of the victims have been deposited at the hospital mortuary of General hospital Oji River for autopsy and further necessary action.

Umuahia

commissioner for Finance in the administration of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, Dapo Kolawole, has sued Governor Ayodele Fayose and others demanding damages over alleged slander and libel against him by the defendants. He is also seeking an order of the court stopping disbursement of loan and reimbursement funds to Ekiti State Government from the Federal Government and its agencies pending the determination of the matter. The defendants in the writ of summons filed in suit number FHC/ABK/CS/6/2018 on January 18, 2018 by Isaac Obrutu Esq on behalf of Kolawole and set for hearing on Friday February 23, 2018, before the Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, are Mr. Dipo Abolude, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Attorney General of the Federation, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works; Accountant General of the Federation, Director General, Debts Management Office; and Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria. Kolawole said the first defendant, Abolude, made libellous and slanderous statements against him in Ogun State during comments on Ekiti State financial matters under investigation by the disputed probe panel investigating the administration of Fayemi in Ekiti State between 2010 and 2014. Other defendants are Director, Home Finance Department, Federal Ministry of Finance; Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Secretary to the Government of Ekiti State, Ekiti State Commissioner for Finance, the Accountant General of Ekiti State and Attorney General of Ekiti State. Others include the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Ministry of Finance; a member of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr. Samuel Omotoso, Fayose’s media aide, Lere Olayinka. Among other reliefs, the plaintiff is seeking declarations that the sum of all funds received by the 10th – 15th defendants for and on behalf of Ekiti State Government, from the Federation Account contained in the financial statements of 2013 were properly

and duly accrued for and due to Ekiti State Government as at the tenure of Dr. Kayode Fayemi in which the Plaintiff was the Commissioner for Finance; A declaration that the sum of N17,724538,594:94 represented by the sum of N10,839,493,135:63 being reimbursement due on construction of AdoIworoko-Ifaki road construction and N4,012,384,082:60 being refund on Paris Club ($25,886,851,080:83) and amount due on ecological projects of N2,858,851,080:83 were all monies due to the Ekiti State Government as at 30th June, 2014 and during the tenor of Governor Kayode Fayemi as expressly stated in the audited account of the State by the Ekiti State Auditor-General; A declaration that the total indebtedness of Ekiti State Government to banks and financial institutions as contained in the financial statement published by the Auditor General of Ekiti State was N27,418,166,077:17 as at 15th October, 2014; A declaration that there was no loan obtained by the Government of Dr. Kayode Fayemi in which the plaintiff was the Commissioner for Finance between 16th October, 2010 and 15th October, 2014 whose tenor was beyond seven years, including the N25bn bond; An order of the Honourable court, directing and mandating the 6th defendant to ascertain the debt profile of Ekiti State, between October 16, 2010 and October 15, 2014 being the tenure of Dr. Kayode Fayemi and between 16th October, 2014 – 15th October, 2018 being the tenure of Mr. Ayodele Fayose; An order of this Honourable Court restraining the 2nd to 9th defendants, their servants, agents and/or privies, from releasing, giving or in whatsoever manner make available to the government of Ekiti State, through the 10th – 15th defendants, their servants, agents and/or privies and under the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Peter Ayodele Fayose, the following funds: The sum of N10,839,493,135.63 being reimbursement due from the Federal Government to Ekiti State on the construction of Ado-Iworoko-Ifaki Road; Thesumof N4,012,384,082.60 being refund of Paris Club (125,886,851,080.83).

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10 killed, 3 injured in Ondo multiple crash

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏMultiple

road crashes on Sunday at Ajibamidele axis of Benin-Ore-Lagos expressway and Akungba Akoko in Ondo state claimed at least ten lives. Daily Times gathered that the Lagos-Ore expressway crash occurred at about 10:00 am and involved a black Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) with registration number EPE 144 EW going to Lagos and a blue Toyota Carina car with number plate KTP 580 RG heading to Igbotako, Okitipupa local government area of the state. An eyewitness told our correspondent that the driver of

the suv noticed a road diversion in the expressway and moved to the other lane where it collided with the other vehicle killing all the seven occupants in the including the driver. The witness said men of the Ondo State Police Command had to move the driver of the SUV to the Omotosho Police Station to save him from the angry mob. Mr. Olusegun Ogungbemide Head of Operations, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State while confirming the accident said six persons were killed and one other injured. “The accident happened at Ago-Idogun along the ex-

press way and our men were on ground for rescue mission where six persons died and one person was injured.” he added. Ogungbemide noted that the accident happened as a result of over speeding and loss of control while advising the motorists to always exercise patience while driving on the highway. Meanwhile, In Akungba Akoko, four persons including a woman and her two grandchildren were crushed to death when a trailer rammed into the Ibaka market by the roadside. An eyewitness, Mr Muritala Rauf explained that the truck with registration number LSD 509 XM had a brake

failure while coming from Ikare axis and lost control before ramming into a road side market in the town. The Ondo State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Vincent Jack said the Akungba Akoko accident occurred at the Popular Ibaka market in the town, where four persons died and two other severely injured. The FRSC boss said: “the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the morgue of the State Specialists Hospital in Ikare Akoko while the injured were also taken to the same hospital for treatment.” He urged motorists to always avoid overspending and mindful of traffic rules and regulations.

L-R: Ojomu of Osogboland, Chief Ewelayo Olalere; Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and others, during Oranmiyan programme titled: The en-route Rauf Series !!, in commemoration of the 7th Anniversary of the Governor in Osogbo, Osun State…recently

Saraki remembers Ekwueme, describes him as ‘A Man of Courage’ ÏÏÏThe

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described late Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, as a man of courage who always put Nigeria first. In a post on his Facebook page, which highlighted his comments delivered at the Night of Tribute and Songs organized in honour of the late statesman, Saraki remembered his first encounters with Dr. Ekwueme during his teenage years. The Senate President said: “Tonight, it was a great honour to speak at the Night of Tribute and Songs to celebrate the life and achievements of the late former vice-

President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme (GCON). This is because, my first encounters with Dr. Ekwueme were during my teenage years — when I used to run around the house — as he was very close to my late father, Dr. Abubakar Olusola Saraki. “Both men formed the now defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) during the Second Republic, and they used to go for what they called “Monday Meetings”, which were between the President, the Vice-President, the Chairman of the ruling party, and the leadership of the National Assembly. “After these meetings, my father used to come back and tell me of how highly

cerebral Dr. Ekwueme was in the administration and he admired his contributions. When my father said this, I always told him “You should not be surprised, after all he went to Kings College — what do you expect?” (I always had this running banter with my father because he went to Eko Boys High School and I went to Kings College. We used to joke about this). “Growing up, I really admired Dr. Ekwueme’s ability and professional capacity. He was a professional architect — and I remember that when I was studying, one of the things that I found most difficult was drawing. I have always admired people who study architecture because

they carry around those ‘long sticks’ and other such equipment, line them up, and produce these magnificent designs. For us as medical doctors, that was one of the most difficult things to do. “Most importantly, tonight, we heard and made a lot of speeches about Dr. Ekwueme, however, one thing that we must all remember and learn from was his courage and his ability to believe in something and drive for it. His fight in bringing back our democracy with the G-34 — is one major contribution of the late VicePresident that we should never forget.

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CAN berates FG over insecurity Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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National President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Supo Ayokunle, has berated the federal government over the prevalent killings and bloodshed across Nigeria. He declared that the wave of killings and bloodshed across Nigeria has been unprecedented in the nation’s history. He also lamented that mindless killings have continued with impunity and lack of concern from government who should protect the people. Ayokunle who is also the president of Nigerian Baptist Convention spoke in Sagamu while delivering his sermon at the 13th annual New Year Thanksgiving and Memorial service organised by former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The event, which was held at the Abraham’s Tabernacle, Sagamu, was graced by prominent traditional rulers, political bigwigs and eminent personalities. Ayokunle decried the prevalent clashes between herdsmen and farmers in some parts of the country. The CAN president noted that without peace, the nation will not experience any progress and development. He warned against the politicization of the killings, urging Nigerians to close ranks and prevail on the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to do the needful. He said, “Things are not working in the best way we have thought of. This is a very difficult time in the history of Nigeria, especially the continuous bloodshed. Communities decimated and human beings killed like chicken. “The way it is happening now, it has almost not happened before. It is so barbaric, so unbelievable that in a nation with government, things like that will continue to happen with reckless abandon. It is so unacceptable. “We have been speaking about it. It is not a matter of politics; you don’t play politics with the lives of human beings. We have no other life to live. So, all of you (Nigerians) have to be praying that our government is going to do the best and what is right so that this nation can experience peace because without peace, there won’t be progress.”

While making reference to the comments credited to United States President Donald Trump about Nigeria’s situation, Ayokunle declared that “it is only a bad government that can allow this” level of killings and destruction of communities. The CAN president urged politicians to respect and heed the admonition of clergymen. He said, “We (clergymen) are the conscience of the nation. Politicians need to humble themselves when we speak to them. It is because we look for the good of this nation. Not everything we say to you, you will want to hear. Not everything will be palatable but we are responsible to God and to all these people, we are accountable. “The life of every individual is very important. And God has created each person to live his life to His glory. Nobody can give life and nobody has the right to take it. Therefore, beloved people of God, let us say no to the evil in our midst. It is not a matter of politics. It is happening to some people now, who knows the next person? I pray that evil will not swallow us up.” Ayokunle, who noted that yesterday (Sunday) marked the end of the one-week national prayer declared by CAN, appealed to Christians to contribute to the association’s relief fund for victims of ethno-religious crises. In his remarks, Daniel said his experience during the campaign for national chairmanship of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had further opened him to different perspectives of the challenges confronting the country. The former governor, however, pointed out that Nigerians must have the spirit of thanksgiving irrespective of the prevailing challenges. Notable among the dignitaries are Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Senator Femi Okurounmu, Otunba Subomi Balogun, Sir Kensington Adebutu, Dr Onaolapo Soleye, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and Erelu Abiola Dosunmu. Also present were Senator Solomon Adeola, Senator Lekan Mustapha, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, Prince Gboyega Isiaka, Prince Rotimi Paseda, Alhaja Salmot Badru, Hon. Titi Oseni, Hon. Kayode Amusan, Engr Seyi Makinde, Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and Dr Eddy Olafeso.

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ASUBEB boss warns teachers AT2 against sale of unauthorised books I will restore lost democratic dividends –Umeh ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (centre) receiving salute at the Cathedral Church of Saint John Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area...at the weekend.

Anambra Assembly kicks against cattle colony policy Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Assembly has berated the issue of cattle colonies across the country currently on the frontburner of public discourse. The legislative arm of government said such idea should be jettisoned on account of the heinous crimes being committed by cattle herdsmen across the country. Speaking on the issue of cattle colonies at the State Assembly complex Awka, Majority Leader of the House and Chairman Committee on Police Affairs and Security, Hon. Victor Jideofor Okoye, stated that the issue of cattle colonies is a nogo area in the South East region especially Anambra State. He said the South East does not have enough landmass for itself, let

alone giving it out for cattle rearing. The lawmaker, who is a security expert, maintained that his contituency - Anambra-west has no land to erect residential buildings as they live in the riverine area. The majority leader noted that acute hunger and famine loom in the country this year because farmers are no longer going to the farmlands for fear of herdsmen attack. He also pointed out that in Benue, Plateau and some other states, farmers have absconded from farmlands due to insecurity. Okoye, who explained that cattle rearing is a private business, stressed that the Northern region of the country has large landmass enough to provide cattle colonies. He was of the opinion that it was time security agencies rose up to

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the situation and protect farmers from the terror of killer herdsmen. Although he observed that the killer herdsmen were not the ones rearing cattle but the ones in the mammy markets and Hausa quarters, he stressed that such places are where the real killer herdsmen reside. He therefore urged the federal and state governments not to abdicate their responsibilities of protecting the lives and property of

the citizenry but fashion out ways to curb incessant herdsmen attacks on farmers across the country. Contributing also on the need to disown the cattle colony issue, the member representing Ayamelum state constituency in the 6th legislature, Hon.Uche Okafor said that Fulani herdsmen attacked Coscharis Farms in Anaku Ayamelum council area and killed one Atumanya as well as destroyed farm equipment and machineries.

Anambra LGA Commission boss lauds Obiano on development initiatives ÏÏÏThe Chairman, Anambra State

Local Government Service Commission, Dr. Peter Egenti, has congratulated Governor Willie Obiano and his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke, on their landslide victory during the gubernatorial election in the state last November. In a statement in Awka, Dr. Egenti, maintained that the State electorate overwhelming verdict obviously

celebrate the human and excellencedriven leadership and strategic policies of the Obiano administration which has laid a solid foundation for a robust economy in the state towards an aggressive human and infrastructural transformation. Dr. Egenti commended Governor Willie Obiano for his prompt payment of worker’s salary, calling for its sustenance.

Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial zone, Sir Victor Umeh, has assured that his emergence and arrival at the Red Chamber would reposition the place of Igbos in the country. Sen. Umeh gave the assurance while addressing some Catholic faithful during a Holy Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area recently. The Senator regretted that Igbos had been relegated and denied of their rights and privileges. Chief Umeh promised to use his lofty position in the Senate to empower Anambra youths and redefine the orientation towards productivity. “I have been appointed into many committees in the Senate. I am a member Trade and Investment; member, Environment; member, Finance; member, Land and Housing; member, Petroleum Resources (Upstream); member, Culture and Tourism and finally, ViceChairman, Employment, Labour and Productivity. “I requested to be a member, Federal Character Commission to ameliorate certain irregularities, but it didn’t work out “Many youths will benefit from me within this remaining one year and some months. I will restore the lost democratic dividends and promote the pride of Igbos in the country. Sen Umeh added. Sen Umeh, who debunked the rumour making that he removed the former Senator, (Sen Uche Ekwunife) to become a senator, said he only believed in due process. He said: “APGA believes in rule of law. This was the reason Peter Obi became a governor after three years of litigation. We fought injustice. We don’t believe in irregularities. “I am not limited by time in my capacity as to what I can do... “I fought in court to correct political injustice. No matter how long it takes me, justice must be done. Obiano is a product of due process, he pointed.

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S’East Speakers agree to establish Legislative implementation c’ttee ÏÏÏThe

National Chairman of Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN), Hon Eyiowuawi Razak (third left ); Anambra State Chairman of PPN, Sir Afam Fidelis (third right); and other members, during the inauguration of Anambra State Executive members of PPN, which took place in Awka...recently

ASUBEB boss warns teachers against sale of unauthorised books Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Chairman, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Chief Nzemeka Olisah, has warned that Education Secretaries, Head Teachers or teachers caught selling unauthorised materials will be seriously sanctioned. Chief Olisah gave the warning while reacting to the practice of teachers giving students too many take-home assignments which end up being done by parents or rela-

tions. He said the trend has a probable link to the unauthorised practice of sale of assessment and other books that has reared its head in public schools again. The ASUBEB Chairman explained the rationale behind after teaching exercises and emphasised the need to uphold the state academic curricular and teaching guidelines. On their parts, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Comrade Ifeanyi Ofodile, the Principal,

Girls Secondary School, Awka, Lady Wini Ibeziem and a parent, Dr. (Mrs.) Nneka Ono, all condemned the excessive take- home assignments given to school children, saying that teachers are suppose to teach the students with adequate interaction before assignments, whether in class or take home. Some of the students interviewed, Masters Goodness Ndubuisi and Festus Orji, said assignments help them to study harder, but not when they become burdensome.

Bishop Ezeokafor, ANSAA boss, Aniunoh congratulate Umeh

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Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has joined other well-meaning Ndi Anambra to felicitate with the erstwhile national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, who emerged victorious in the just concluded Anambra Central Senatorial rerun election in Anambra State. Bishop Ezeokafor, who gave out his congratulatory message at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka, urged Umeh to remain focused and not allow the euphoria of emerging the winner of the election to distract him, even as he reminded him that his journey to the Upper Chamber was a call to service. The Local Ordinary exhorted Umeh to ensure good representation to avail the people the dividends of democracy that had eluded them since the seat was vacant and prayed God to grant Umeh a successful stay in the Eight Senate. For his part, the member representing Onitsha South 1 State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Patrick Paddy Aniunoh, described Umeh’s victory as divine.

Congratulating Umeh, the Managing Director of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), Sir Jude Emecheta, said Umeh remained the only true APGA candidate to have emerged as a Senator, describing previous winners as passengers who used APGA’s platform to get to their destination. “Umeh is the only APGA committed member to win Senatorial election. Others used and dumped APGA. Umeh, I know, will never betray or dump APGA. Umeh is APGA and APGA is Umeh. He will not jump ship. He is not like others. “I was so excited to hear that Umeh emerged. He is the real APGA Senator. He endures a lot. He refused to back out. He continued moving even when the obstacles were becoming insurmountable. Today, he has won. I think Umeh deserves an applause for his tenacity and patience. He persevered,” Emecheta said. The ANSAA boss appreciated Umeh’s wife, Lady Prisca, for standing by her husband all through the trying period, noting that it was only a good and supportive wife that could do what Umeh’s wife did. “She was with her husband all through the campaigns also during

the legal battles. He waited patiently for her husband. She should be commended,” he said. Emecheta who is the founder, Chief Willie Obiano Support Group, said Umeh’s victory would bring about the needed changes, noting that Umeh’s presence in the Senate would give Igbos a voice, adding that he (Umeh) would champion the cause of Ndigbo effectively and efficiently. “Umeh has always been on the side of the oppressed and the poor. He will never forget his constituents who toiled day and night to have him in the Senate. I wish him well,”” he said. Speaking on his expectations this year as the ANSAA boss, Emecheta said much was expected from the agency in 2018, noting that the present administration needed every penny to carry out its loft goals. “We have hit the ground running. We have a task ahead of us. Governor Willie Obiano’s government needs money to continue to deliver democracy dividends to the masses. We are going to embark on aggressive revenue generation,’ Chief Jude Emecheta, a Knight of St. John International concluded.

Conference of Speakers of the Houses of Assembly in the South East zone has advocated serious reform of the legislative Arm of Government to enable it make quality laws that could reposition the country. The conference made the call in the resolution they passed after their meeting in Awka, the Anambra State capital. The meeting, among other issues, agreed to establish South East legislative Reform Implementation Committee to pursue the aspirations of the zone, such as the need for the establishment of House service commissions, capacity building for the House members and uniform rules. The conference also adopted the need for the establishment of the State Houses of Assembly autonomy and self accounting. The conference equally agreed to have a secretariat for the South East legislative reform implementation committee and to also operate a common purse for the running of the secretariat which will be sited in

Enugu. Addressing the gathering, the chairman, Conference of Speakers of the Houses of Assembly in the South East zone and Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, explained that South East conference of Speakers is not opposed to those laws and reforms that will move the country forward but the conference is particularly concerned about laws that will unite and develop the zone as well as provide meaningful livelihood for the people. Barrister Maduagwu expressed joy that the South – East zone undoubtedly is the only zone in the country that has made the highest contributions towards the growth and development of the legislature in the country. The conference was attended by Enugu State Assembly Speaker, Right Honourable Edward Ubosi, Imo State Assembly Speaker, Right Honourable Achio Ihim, Ebonyi State Assembly Speaker, Chief Francis Nwifuru among others.

Over 5000 persons benefit from Ofomata Foundation’s free medical mission ÏÏÏAccording

to Mother Teresa, “we are not called to do great things. We are called to do little things but with great love”. And for natives and residents of Isuofia and neighbouring communities in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Marcel Ofomata Foundation would go down history for not only doing great things but also for the great show of love. For the third consecutive year, the Foundation had sponsored free medical mission in the community and beyond, providing medicare and financial respite to over 4000 persons annually across four major areas notable of which are Health, Education and Water. The sponsor of the Foundation, Mr. Marcel Ofomata, Onwa Isuofia, having found a formidable partner in Imabridge Africa, USA, this year targeted to provide medical services to over 5000 persons in the areas of free minor medical surgeries, free diagnosis /treatment, free eye/blood group evaluation, free tests/tablets donation, general body check-up, medical referral and free consultancy among numerous other services. The venue for the medical mission, Ozalla Primary Healthcare Centre, Isuofia, a facility built by Odira Chukwunma Age grade Isuofia which the sponsor of the Foundation, Mr. Ofomata is the Chairman, was as usual filled to capacity as people from all parts of the state and beyond trouped out to seek medical attention. On hand to attend to the mammoth crowd was a 50-member

medical team comprising both expatriates and indigenes including 10 medical doctors, 10 nurses, Pharmacists, Lab technicians and volunteer workers. The sponsor of the Foundation, Mr. Ofomata while speaking to newsmen, said the initiative was his way of giving back to the society that made him. “It is about feeling the pulse of the people and understanding the time that we are in now. There are too many suffering and depending on government to cater for their needs but unfortunately, government alone cannot do it. That is why I have decided to undertake this task to bring succour to my people, the disadvantaged persons in the society”, he said. Ofomata further revealed that after the four day activity, the team will leave behind, enough drugs to sustain the community for a reasonable period of time. “The Foundation brings major drugs from the United States of America and source the bulk of the medication locally and as supplies get exhausted, we replenish. This medical mission presents a veritable opportunity for well-placed individuals to lend a helping hand in touching the lives of the people positively and I call on them not to shut up their hearts to the cry to save humanity “, Ofomata concluded. The Founding Director, Imabridge Africa, United States of America, Reverend Father Godwin Asuquo, explained that Imabridge is about building bridges of love across Africa and that their main focus is to serve humanity irrespective of political, ethnic or religious affiliations.

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Obiano’s wife becomes Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador ÏÏÏThe wife of

the Governor of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has become Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador with the presentation of the Award by a delegation from the world’s largest cleft organisation, Smile Train Incorporated on January 22, 2018 in, Awka, Anambra State. Speaking at the Award presentation, Programme Director of Smile Train West & Central Africa, Mrs. Nkeiruka Obi, said that that Mrs. Obiano is being recognised for immense contributions and selfless services through CAFÉ to cleft care, by helping in the provision of corrective surgeries a congenital birth defect in Anambra State. Said she: “Cleft lip or cleft palate is a congenital birth disorder common in our society but Smile makers like our Mama, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, helps facilitate free lifesaving surgeries which cost about $250 USD and can be performed within 45 minutes. We are here to appreciate her work and partnership through her NGO CAFÉ which ensure that the patients get the benefit of free Smile Train surgery which has seen the treatment of over 150 in Anambra State and over one million across Nigeria thereby putting smiles on the faces of the patients and families.” The Programme Director stated that the disorder causes trauma and stigmatisation to the patients if not treated, stressing that the award is to commend and motivate Mrs. Obiano to continue to project hope and sensitiwe people with such deformity, and as well to strengthen the relationship between Smile Train and the Governor’s Wife’s pet project, CAFE. Receiving the award on behalf of Mrs. Obiano who was unavoidable absent, her representative, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, expressed delight for the honour by Smile Train, and assured the group that it would spur her to render more selfless services and strengthen commitment to humanitarian causes. The Commissioner informed the Smile Train delegation that the award is a confirmation of

what is already known about the good work of the governor’s wife through CAFÉ which goes beyond helping cleft lip patients to other health interventions like promotion of maternal and child health, treatment of the mentally challenged, free prosthetic limbs to over 1300 persons and donation of wheel chairs, promotion of hygiene by building modern toilets in rural markets as well as the building of free housing for indigent widows. Dr. Akabike opined that Mrs. Obiano’s commitment to charity was appreciated by Ndi Anambra in the massive support and the electoral victory of her husband, Governor Willie Obiano who is widely accepted for exemplary leadership style and numerous achievements especially in the health sector. He called on the delegation to “feel free because Anambra State is the safest in the country and investments destination safe stay in and travel by everyone including international visitors.” Earlier in his remarks, Consultant Surgeon at Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital Nnewi and coordinator of the surgeries, Prof. Dr. Titus Chukwuanukwu, noted that the Goodwill Ambassador Award by Smile Train is one of its highest award, reserved for persons who have impacted lives of others positively by bringing back smiles on the faces of the cleft patients and their families. He commended Mrs. Obiano for effectively using her position as the first lady of the state to put smiles back on faces, especially that of many indigent persons in the society and expressed the hope for continuous partnership between CAFÉ and Smile Train to sustain the free treatment for people with such birth defects. Also in the Smile Train delegation were Country Director, Smile Train Nigeria, Mrs. Victoria Awazie, Smile Train Ambassadors, Miss Universe Nigeria, Miss Stephanie Agbasi and Miss Universe Ghana, Quashie, who are visiting Nigeria in furtherance of the partnership between the group and The Miss Universe Organisation and to raise awareness for those living with untreated clefts throughout Nigeria.

Compensate victims of herdsmen attacks, APGA chieftain urges FG ÏÏÏA

member of Board of Trustees (BOT) of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Rommy Ezeonwuka, has urged Federal Government to pay compensation to victims of herdsmen killings in the country. According to him, many families lost members through massive killings and injuries inflicted by Fulani herdsmen across the country. He also called for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to oth-

ers, who had little or no value for human lives. Speaking to newsmen shortly after a meeting with members of Ogirishi Igbo Foundation at his residence at Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Ezeonwuka described herdsmen as a terrorist group. The chairman of Ogirishi Igbo Foundation, Mr. Linus Uchay, said the Federal Government’s efforts to contain the menace was not enough to detect these herdsmen.

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Umeh backs Anambra Assembly against cattle colony Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Federal Government has been called upon to prioritise the peace of the country as well as the security of lives of the citizenry in its policies and programmes. The Senator representing Anambra Central, Chief Victor Umeh, made the call in Awka, during a live programme “Press Review”. Senator Umeh, while commending the Anambra State House of Assembly for kicking against the Cattle colony proposed by the Federal Government, said the Buhari-led administration should provide ranches for cattle in the Northern part of the country. According to him, the

proposed cattle colony is a threat to the peace and safety of the citizenry, especially the South Easterners. Stressing the sacredness of human life, Chief Umeh charged the Buhari government to make protection of lives the number one objective, as millions of cows cannot be equated to a human life. On the open letter written to President Buhari by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senator Umeh said though he could have written a direct one to him before making it open if the President did not adhere to the content, noted that the content of the letter are issues threatening the unity and progress of the nation, and as such President Bu-

hari should have a rethink over the letter. Describing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as a viable platform through which Ndigbo would take their rightful position in the nation’s polity, Senator Umeh assured his continuous stay in the party and called on all Easterners to join in promoting the party nationally. He commended the state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the people of Anambra Central for rallying round him during the January 13 re-run election. He promised to give 70 indigent students in Anambra Central university scholarship, ten from each local government area in the zone.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (right); Chairman, Post Primary School Service Commission, (PPSSC), Lady Joy Ulasi, during offertory procession at Blessed Iwene Tansi Seminary, Onitsha...recently

Transition c’ttee boss tasks workers on diligence ÏÏÏWorkers

have been tasked to be diligent and remain committed to duties. The Transition Committee Chairman, Anambra West Local Government Area, Mr. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, said this during the monthly workers’ meeting. Addressing the workers at the Marine Office of the council, Nwabunwanne warned that 2018 would not be business as usual, noting that attendance and attitude

to work would be taken seriously. He said his leadership was committed toward welfare of workers in Anambra West, but they should reciprocate the gesture by their attendance and attitude to work. The chairman also said that the state government led by Governor Willie Obiano would remain committed to changing the fortunes of Anambra West and the state

in general. He promised to appeal to the governor to assist workers in the council considering the terrain of the area. Responding, the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) chairman in the council area, Mr. Anthony Omoja, thanked the chairman for his commitment toward the welfare of workers and promised that workers would reciprocate by being diligent.

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When Awka monarch honoured Spanish couple, 13 others God’s Covenant Snr.

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last Egwu Uzu (Ofala festival) held at Ikwodiaku School grounds, Amikwo, Awka, the Anambra State capital, recorded unprecedented firsts in the history of the people. The grand festival which took place on December 30, 2017 was graced by the Awka monarch, His Royal Highness, Obi Gibson Nwosu, Ezeuzu II, who, in one day alone, conferred chieftaincy titles on 15 worthy and notable personalities. First amongst the recipients was Spanish citizen, Engineer Ignacio Campo, who received the title of Eziafakaego (a good name is better than silver and gold). His wife, a proud daughter of the soil and a United NationsPOLAC Ambassador for Peace, Her Excellency, Amb. (Princess) Nwannekaego Campo (UN-AmbP), was crowned with the title of Osodieme of Ukehe kingdom. The youngest chief in town who turns 46 in March this year had consummated their traditional marriage nine days earlier (21st December), and was the only female recipient among the dignitaries. Osodieme is a Chieftaincy title reserved for few virtuous, industrious women who had built a happy home for her husband, the community and the society at large. Other recipients include the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Joseph Eberendu Ahanaeku, who was crowned as Oshimiri Awka, and prominent Awka Youth Leaders, Messrs Chidozie Offorah, James Chinedu Nwokike and Emmanuel Mbogu. Also decorated were Ozo Dennis Okoli; Chief Patrick Nwosu; retired police officer, Chief Stephen Okwuchukwu, Ichie Onyeudo Onyeoka; Sir Lawrence Ekwunife; Ogbuefi Chris Aforka; Ken Ody Ekwenugo; Ozo Emmanuel Moudozie; and former Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Maja Umeh. The first daughter of celebrated healer, philanthropist and television health-talk personality and MD/CEO of Centre for Physic and Healing Administration (CPHA), Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Flora Ilonzo, Nwannekaego Campo was born to the Eze royal family in Ukehe, IgboEtiti Local Government Area

of Enugu State. She grew up at Savage Crescent, G.R.A. Enugu, where she had her primary and secondary education and proceeded to study Sociology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The Princess’s career in the entertainment world began at the age of ten when she formed a dancing group, planned and anchored events as Masters of Ceremony. Little wonder, her entourage at the Ofala Festival included Anambra State Chairman of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lady Chinwe Nnedum; Bishop Michael Amamieye; Chief Jude Iyoke; His Worship Laureta Okoye; Ambassadors of Careless Whispers and friends from Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt. On the forefront of the unseen international guests was the Mayor of Astillero (Cantabria, Spain), His Excellency, Don Francisco Uriate Ortiz, who proudly congratulated his subjects (Nwannekaego and Ignacio) in a one-page congratulatory message published in the event brochure. Special Adviser to the Director General on membership development, United NationsPeace Foundation, Amb. (Chief) Pascal Ike (JP, UN-AmbP), also congratulated the couple in a one page advertorial. After decorating her with chieftaincy regalia, Obi Gibson Nwosu charged the darling daughter-of-Ukehe-soil to continue with her worthy ambassadorial role, assuring that the blessings of her people and almighty God were solidly behind her. Chief Amb.(Princess) Nwannekaego Campo who had tied the knots in a civil marriage at Enugu back on 15th September 1992, was embroiled in the infamous June 12 election controversy which compelled her to travel to Spain - her married country, with her husband and infant child in 1993. In the process of time that recorded a great many milestones, the gutsy Nwannekego had procreated two radiant daughters - Princess Julia Nwabundo Campo, a graduate nurse and Princess Chelo Campo, another graduate of Information Technology (IT). The Daily Times gathered that the young chief was the very first and only African to set foot in Santander, her husband’s country home in Spain.

Activist by Igbo Women awards; and Best Event Planner by Beffta Awards amongst others.

Awka monarch, His Royal Highness, Obi Gibson Nwosu, Ezeuzu II, conferring chieftaincy titles on the Spanish couple, Chief (Engr.) Campo and Princess Nwannekaego Campoduring the occasion.

This dream achiever has numerous friends from Africa, Europe, Asia and America, and working on producing more of her brand of clothes, shoes, bags and fashion accessories. Lurking somewhere in her mind is a burning desire to replicate her humanitarian project. In a record six months, the young African had aclamatised, enrolled in a Spanish school and was reading novels, literature and cultural books written in Spanish language. Her conquests include serving as Welfare Director, Actors Guild of Nigeria in Spain, an opportunity she seized to promote African culture and madein-Nigeria products ostensibly to encourage Nigerians in the Diaspora to embrace and teach their children their native languages, eat good home foods and showcase traditional cultures by proudly dressing Nigerian, among other things. Her passion to assist the less privileged Africans in Diaspora moved her to sign on as a volunteer worker in Tartessos, a Spanish NGO, which provided accommodation and shelter as

well as helping thousands of Africans that got to Spain through the sea, including the sick, pregnant women and single mothers with babies, to secure residence permit and other necessities in some Spanish cities. On the social media platform such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instgrams, and blogs/website, Nwanne is 24 hours live, advocating for love, happy homes, patriotism, human rights, peace and unity, laboring always to turn the world into a paradise for everyone on the planet. Her track record includes organising and participating on intercultural projects hosted by the Spanish Local Authorities to help bridge the gap between the Spaniards and immigrants. Among them is Cadiz and Pielagos in Southern Northern Spain respectively. Her numerous humanitarian services have earned her recognitions/awards from Spanish Local Authorities and other African organisations in Europe, including the Voice Achievers’ African Woman in the Diaspora (Almere, Holland); Woman of Dignity from Deborah Women’s Award organised by a Christian organisation at Valencia, Spain; a Medal of Honour as the Best Nigerian Emcee in Spain organised by Anambra State Association of Malaga in Spain; and Best Nigerian Event Planner by NEU award committee in Europe. The energetic achiever was nominated as Best Community

A lady about everywhere Encouraged by her mum and Japanese godparents and husband, Chief Nwanne Campo delved into tourism and photography. The Daily Times gathered that she had lived in different cities of Nigeria and Spain, including Awka, Enugu, and traveled to Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Lagos Kaduna (Kaduna State), Oturkpo (Benue State), Asaba (Delta State), Abuja (FCT), Lagos and Abakiliki (all in Nigeria). In her married country, Chief Nwanne had also been everywhere in Cadiz, Santander (Spain); Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, Sevilla, Vitoria, Bilbao, Zaragoza, Gijon, Burgos; Rome (Italy); Amsterdam and Almere (both in Holland); Paris (France) and Germany. An energetic showbiz extraordinaire and impresario, Chief Nwannekaego Campo combines events planning with fashion, seminars, personal shopping and more. She is a language interpreter and runs an NGO that oversees Nigerians living in Spain, among others. In addition, Nwannekaego is a humanitarian, activist and motivational speaker/writer and doubles as a model beauty/ fashion consultant, actress, radio presenter, model coach, a fashion designer, and maker of a brand of raw silk heavily embroidered and beaded George wrappers and blouses. This dream achiever has numerous friends from Africa, Europe, Asia and America, and working on producing more of her brand of clothes, shoes, bags and fashion accessories. Lurking somewhere in her mind is a burning desire to replicate her humanitarian projects to her home country, Nigeria. As you read this, the boisterous chief princess is embarking on a trip to Asia and India, a people she cherishes their attires like lengha, kameez and Tikka necklace sets with passion. On their return to Spain after their chieftaincy ceremonies, the Campos paid a courtesy visit on His Excellency, Don Francisco Ortiz, the Mayor of Astillero, Cantabria in the North Province of Spain.

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Omotolani Oseni The Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) across the country have invested not less than N6.28 trillion out of the N7.41 trillion pension assets in Federal Government’s securities, as at the end of November 2017. Information obtained from the National Pension Commission(PenCom) stated that 70.67 per cent of the pension funds had been invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria’s securities. Investments in FGN securities include: N4.02 trillion amounting to 54.30 per cent in Bonds; N1.21trillion in Treasury Bills (16.29 per cent); N5.99 billion in Agency Bonds (NMRC & FMBN), (0.08 per cent) and N55.69 billion in Sukuk. The data revealed that N662.72 billion, which is 8.95 per cent of the funds, was invested in domestic ordinary shares; while N102.89 billion, amounting to 1.39 per cent in foreign ordinary shares. Pension operators invested N148.21 billion (2.00 per cent) in State Government’s Securities; Corporate Debt Securities got N255.21 billion (3.44 per cent); Supra-National Bonds got N11.33 billion (0.15 per cent); commercial papers, N44.59 billion( 0.60 per cent); Banks, N564.68 billion (7.62 per cent). Others are, Reits, N15.60 billion, (0.21 per cent) Foreign Money Market Securities, N31.77 billion, (0.43 per cent); private equity fund, N23.99 billion, (0.32 per cent), Real Estate Properties, N224.72 billion, (3.03 per cent); infrastructure funds,

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Pension fund investments in bonds, other securities hit N6.2trn in 2017 N6.07billion, (0.08 per cent) and cash & other assets, N15.35 billion, (0.21 per cent). Commenting on this development, Chairman, Pension Funds Operators of Nigeria(PenOp), Mr. Eguarekhide Longe, said pension operators invest in infrastructural development through bonds, adding that the

philosophy of managing this pension assets is to add to it. He disclosed that the pension fund operators are ready to invest more of the fund in infrastructure, but that federal government must come out with infrastructure bond of which it is yet to do. “We are ready to invest in in-

frastructural bonds whenever the government decides to float them to finance key developmental projects”, he said. Promising that the pension fund managers are ready to engage with government to expand the economic space, even though, it is not their primary objective, he added that, care

must be taken not to invest pension fund in a project that will not regenerate it, saying, “if you put pension fund in a project that does not regenerate it, the money is gone and in many cases, as we have found, the project has not been delivered because it was not properly conceived.”

L-R: Finance Manager, CoolWazobiaInfoFM, Akinlose Ezekiel; Business Executive, Lagos Victoria Region, Sterling Bank, Remi Oyinloye; Chief Executive Officer, CoolWazobiaInfoFM, Serge Noujain; Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank, Mr. Henry Bassey andBranch Manager, Adetokunbo Ademola 1, Folashade Famuyiwa , at Sterling bank’s courtesy visit to CoolWazobiaInfoFM in Lagos...on Friday

Industrialist moves to end unemployment, engages over 200 workers in Plateau Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos In compliance with the Federal government campaign to encourage local industries with the aim to also reduce

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the unemployment ratio in the country, a Jos based industrialist, Ambassador Uba Nelson Mkparu has set up a pipe manufacturing company in Plateau with a workforce of over 200 staff on pay role. Speaking with newsmen Sunday in Jos, Amb. Mkparu who is also the Managing Director and CEO, NELMACO Global Resources, said, “being and indigenous company that is passionate about creating employment for Nigerians, all our staff members are Nigerians who are drawn from different ethnic groups, and their welfare and safety is as important to us as the products we push to

the public. “In view of our rapid growth, we continue to employ capable hands who partner with management to take the company to new heights”, he said. The company which produce the high quality Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC) Pipes, Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes, PVC Ceiling, Borehole Pipes, Conduit Pipes, Water Tanks and Prepaid Water Meyers, is also seeking to partner with state government to further expand and create more job opportunities to the teeming youths aimed at halting youth restiveness and poverty

in the State. Commanding Governor Lalong for restoring peace in the State, Mkparu said without peace businesses and industries such as NELMACO will not thrive. Hear him, “before now, business men and industrialists were scared of coming to invest in Plateau, but we thank God for the peace been enjoyed in the state which has made people like us to invest in the State. “To me Plateau is home and remains the safest place to stay and do business in the country and I am calling on the state government to continue to provide the

enabling environment for companies to thrive in the State. “We have also ensured to maintain our Corporate Social Responsibility to our host community without hesitation and as I speak to you we have over 200 indigenous indigenes of Plateau working as employees of the company”. The MD of NELMACO said the company’s product remain unbeatable compare to the ones produced by their foreign counterparts adding that clients come from as far as Cameroon and other parts of the country to Jos to purchase the company’s pipe.

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L-R: Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) MD/CEO, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, receiving an award from the President,Institute of Directors (IOD) Governing Council, Alhaji Ahmed Rufai, during a courtesy call to the NDIC Management at the Corporation’s Head Office, Abuja.

NDIC, IoD collaborate to address corporate challenges in banks Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said that a collaboration between the Institute of Directors (IoD), the his agency and other corporate organizations in the country would curb the poor corporate governance practices that have posed a significant risk to the safety and stability of the Nigerian banking sector.

The Managing Director of NDIC, Umaru Ibrahim made the call at the weekend while receiving the Members of the Governing Council, Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD) lead by its Chairman and IoD President, Alh. Rufai Ahmed Mohammed, who were on a courtesy visit to the Corporation. Ibrahim indicated that the issue of corporate governance was still central to the public discourse in Nigeria since the 2009 banking crisis when the

joint Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and NDIC Joint Special Examination of the 24 banks in the system exposed the subject as one of the fundamental flaws of the nation’s banking system. Ibrahim stressed the need for the IoD to step up efforts towards developing a more transparent and rigorous selection system for independent Directors in banks as well as strengthening their capacity through continuous training focused on international best practices, excellence

in management and service delivery, environmental sustainability and inclusive growth. He added that this would not only contribute towards better quality of corporate governance but also build a solid foundation of businesses. The NDIC boss assured the IoD of the Corporation’s readiness to partner with the institute. He also advised the IoD to collaborate with the CBN, Financial Institutions Training

Centre (FITC), the Society for Corporate Governance (SCG), and the Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) in promoting capacity building for Independent Directors especially of banks. He expressed the desire to also collaborate with the Institute towards building capacity of the Corporation’s management most of whom were engaged in bank examination in order to appreciate the dynamics of board performance.

Kaduna refinery shut down Oyo, NLC tango over salary arrears: Hold crucial meeting The Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company has shut down operations. The operations were shut down on January 15. According to the Executive Director (Services) of KRPC, Dr. Abdullahi Idris, the refinery was shut down because of lack of crude oil. Idris disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna. He said the refinery, whose fuel plant was commissioned in 1980, was functioning at 60 per cent capacity “but shut down on January 15 due to unavailability of crude oil”. Idris responded to an e-mail NAN sent to him to provide details of the company’s operations as part of a national survey on the state of the country’s refineries operated by the Nige-

rian National Petroleum Corporation. The EDS said the Lubes Plant was commissioned in 1983 and the Petrochemical Plant in 1988. According to him, before it was shutdown, the KRPC produced four million litres of petrol (PMS) per day. Idris explained that the plant was also producing 2.5 million litres of (AGO) Diesel and 1.6 million litres of Kerosene per day. The official said the Plant had undergone a Turn Around Maintenance in 2013 and currently had a workforce of 1,004 staff. However, a source at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company told NAN that it was incorporated in 1988 following the merger of the Warri Refinery and Ekpan Petrochemical Plants.

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In an effort to finding a lasting solution to the perrenial issue of salary areas, top officials of the Oyo State Government and labour leaders were, on Friday, locked in a fivehour meeting aimed at resolving the dispute that triggered a three-day warning strike by the state workforce, which ended on Friday. Leading the government team was the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Olalekan Alli, in company with the Head of Service, Mr. Soji Eniade; Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Seun Abimbola;

Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Layinka, among others. On the labour’s large delegation were the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Waheed Olojede; State Secretary, Mr. Kofo Ogundeji; President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, Mr. Titilola Sodo; and State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Mr. Niyi Akano, among others. Addressing journalists at the end of the meeting, Olojede said that the deliberation was fruitful and that it demonstrated the sincerity of the government to resolve the dispute, adding that

the meeting would continue on Wednesday, next week. He, however, directed workers to resume at their duty posts on Monday, following the expiration of the warning strike, which was in solidarity with the sacked 256 workers of Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, primary school pensioners and striking workers in the six state-owned tertiary institutions. Olojede said, “We hereby direct workers to resume on Monday, January 29, 2018, as deliberations continue with the government. The issue of tertiary institutions, who are currently on strike, continues for negotiation next Wednesday.

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Stories By Motolani Oseni The President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, has said the JP Morgan renewed interest on Nigerian bond market is an indication of an enhanced investors confidence on the Africa’s largest economy. He therefore, commended the move by the Federal Government to open talks with JPMorgan Chase & Co. for their reinstatement in the local-currency emerging-market bond index, which he said, will bring great benefits to the economy. The ABCON President, told newsmen in Lagos over the weekend that JP Morgan Chase & Co. return to Nigerian market will lead to improved foreign exchange (forex) inflows and boost Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) chances of achieving its $60 billion foreign reserves tar-

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get in 2018 in spite of any arising shock in the oil prices. According to him: “I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the CBN and the Federal Government on the good news of the to begin talks with JP Morgan about being included in its government bond index for emerging markets.” In 2015, Naira securities were removed from the JP Morgan Index because of foreign-currency shortages. But ABCON boss, explained that such return will also enable Nigeria benefit from the $20 billion overseas investment planned by the US bank which will see it raise wages, hire more, and open

new branches in emerging market countries. He pointed out that the CBN has brought stability in the forex market by making dollar available to genuine forex users especially at the retail-end of the market. That has ended volatility in the market and boosted the confidence of foreign investors in the local economy”. Gwadabe, also, praised the CBN for introducing the Investor’ and Exporters’ (I&E) Forex Window which has since April 2017 attracted over $27.8 billion in turnover into the economy and brought about transparency as well as stability in the forex market.

The ABCON boss said the US Bank’s return to Nigeria will enable the government access needed funds for infrastructural developments in the economy and urged the CBN to explore the opportunity in reducing the multiple exchange rates and create more confidence for foreign investors. “It will create more opportunity for a genuine and transparent competition among forex operators and boost employment opportunities in the country as well as deepen the forex, naira and the equities markets,” Gwadabe said. The Federal Government is presently selling more foreign debt to help reduce the financing burden from paying double-digit

yields on local-currency bonds. That would help free up funds to increase investment in infrastructure and spur economic growth. “We would like to get back into the JP Morgan Index,” Director-General of Debt Management Office (DMO) Ms. Patience Oniha said. Daily trading volumes for the naira have risen to about $200 million from as little as $20 million three years ago, according to Standard Chartered Plc. That bodes well for discussions on returning to the index, according to Oniha. “The securities trading was never the problem, it was always the foreign-currency liquidity,” which has now improved, she said.

Stanbic IBTC inspires entrepreneurs through maiden Youth Leadership Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has inspired huge audience of students and youth, bankers, investors, artists, captains of industry, and the business community, with its maiden edition of the Stanbic IBTC Youth Leadership Series. The series, provided a platform where three exceptional Nigerians spoke on the imperative of resilience, hardwork and perseverance to achieve individual, corporate and national goals. Guest speakers, Kechi Okwuchi, a survivor of the ill-fated Sosoliso plane crash of December 2005; Member Feese, survivor of the United Nations Building bomb blast in Abuja; and Cobhams Asuquo, renowned music producer who was born blind, said if they could become role models by overcoming the grim challenges they faced, then nobody should give up the quest to succeed. In his welcome address, Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Mr. Yinka Sanni, said underlining the youth empowerment motivational series is a mission by the organization to inspire the youth, who are the leaders of today, not tomorrow, to strive to achieve their potential, regardless of the odds. The three lead speakers, he said, symbolized what is when people imbibe the evergreen cliché “where there is a will, there is a way.” The future of Nigeria and Africa is in the hands of the youth and there is no better time to arouse and deepen their knowledge and entrepreneurial skills than now. He said Stanbic IBTC is constantly exploring innovative ways of expanding the scope of its coverage and focus on the youth segment, otherwise known as the millennials, given the importance of the demography to national development, entrepreneurship drive and economic growth and development of the nation.

The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mahmud Isa-Dutse; the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Queen of Netherlands, Her Majestic Zorreguieta Cerruiti, during the recent visit of the Queen to the Federal Ministry of Finance

Edo 5500 Modular Refinery: Obaseki receives report, delivery of 500bpd phase set for October Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has pledged to provide all necessary support to Chinese consortium comprising Peiyang Chemical Equipment Company and Sinopec Oil and Gas Nigeria, who are set to commence construction of a 5,500 barrels-per-day (bpd) modular refinery in the state. Governor Obaseki gave the assurance after a delegation from the company led by its Director, Mr Tim Tian, made a presentation of the project timeline to the Governor at the Government House, in Benin City, the state capital.

Governor Obaseki said the state government was taking advantage of the Federal Government’s modular refinery initiative to boost supply of petroleum products in the country. “The state is at an advantage in building modular refineries as most of the oil and gas assets across the various communities in the state are onshore,” he said. The governor said that the most delightful aspect of the project is the training of indigenes in fabrication and maintenance of modular refinery, urging the company to deliver the first phase of the project by

October. Obaseki promised to work with the company to access a $60-million funding facility under joint agreement between the Chinese and Nigerian governments as well as assist in addressing whatever bottlenecks the company encounters along the way. In his presentation, Mr Tian explained that the phase one of the project, which is a demo modular refinery, would have the capacity to refine 500bpd and would be ready within seven to nine months. He assured of ease of installation and fabrication of the

modular refinery and promised that the project will provide job opportunities for residents in Edo State. The project is to be cited at Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state and will serve as a facility to train residents in the state on fabrication and maintenance of modular re-

fineries. The first phase of the project is a 500bpd facility set to be completed by October. The phase two of the modular refinery, has a capacity of 5000bpd and would be embarked upon after completion of the first phase.

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Conglomerates, finance, consumer goods stocks boost equities turnover Stories by Bonny Amadi Investors appetite for higher returns lifted activities in the conglomerates sector for the week ended Friday 26th January 2018 to emerge the most traded stocks. The Conglomerates Industry (measured by volume) led the activity chart with 4.110 billion shares valued at N10,016bn traded in 2,454 deals; thus contributing 57.43% and 23.54% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Financial Services Industry followed with 2.757 bn shares worth N25.398 bn in 25,853 deals. The third place was occupied by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 156.224 million shares worth N5.304 bn in 5,875 deals. Trading in the Top Three Eq-

uities namely – Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, FCMB Group Plc and Skye Bank Plc (measured by volume) accounted for 4.786 billion shares worth N11.341bn in 5,216 deals, contributing 66.86% and 26.66% to the total equity turnover volume and value respective Meanwhile, a total l turnover of 7.157 billion shares worth N42.545bn in 39,037 deals were traded during the week by in-

vestors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 5.011 billion shares valued at N45.816bn that exchanged hands in the preceding week in 44,569 deals. Also traded during the week were a total of 153,755 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N1.883 million executed in 11 deals, compared with a total of 1.947 million units valued at N105.567 m that was transacted last week in 15

deals. A total of 6,715 units of Federal Government Bonds valued at N5.318m were traded this week in 15 deals, compared with a total of 4,437 units valued at N4.260m transacted last week in 9 deals. The NSE All-Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 2.93% and 2.87% to close the week at 43,773.76 and N15.692 trillion , respectively. Similarly, all other indices

finished lower during the week with the exception of the NSE Consumer Goods and NSE Oil/ Gas Indices that appreciated by 2.15% and 0.08% respectively while the NSE ASeM Index closed flat A total of 6,715 units of Federal Government Bonds valued at N5.318 million were traded this week in 15 deals, compared with a total of 4,437 units valued at N4.260m transacted last week in 9 deals.

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has intervened in the Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) of the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market to the tune of $304,400,000.00. Figures obtained from the bank indicate that the sum, as in previous interventions, were in favour of interests in the agricultural, airlines, petroleum products and raw materials and machinery sectors. The Banks Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, on Friday, confirmed the figures, reiterating that the objective of the CBN remained to boost liquidity, production and trade. Okorafor explained that the CBN would continue to ensure liquidity in the interbank sector of the market as well as sustain its interventions in order to drive economic growth and guarantee market stability. He further expressed optimism that the economy stood to gain massively from the bank’s forex management strategy as could be seen in the accretion to the foreign reserves, which now stands at over $40 billion. Meanwhile, the naira exchanged for N361/$1 in the BDC segment of the market on Friday, January 26, 2018.

NSE: New price methodology rules takes off Monday January 29 The Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”or “The Exchange”), hereby restates that the amendments to Pricing Methodology and Par Value Rules, which can be found in Rules 15.29 and 15.30 , respectively of the Rulebook of The Exchange 2015 (Dealing Members’ Rules)(“the Rules”), which have been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shall become effective on Monday, 29 January, 2018. This entails that traders are required to ensure that as from Monday, January 29, 2018 the effective date of the new pricing methodology rule, all open and subsequent priced orders in equity securities comply with the amended requirements for each price group of equities

and in approved minimum increments accordingly. “Investors are advised to contact their Stockbrokers to ascertain whether any of their open orders, will be impacted by this amendment” the exchange advised. The Rules specify the revised price limit, price movements and tick sizes i.e. price floor, minimum pricing increments and minimum quantity to be traded that will change the published price . The Rules also classify equity securities into different price groups in order to achieve this These revised Rules, the exchange states, will be implemented on The Exchange’s trading engine on the effective date. “The amended stratification of price movements,

price limits and tick sizes aims at improving liquidity, narrowing spreads, and ensuring that all price improving (up/down) transactions are material, making the market more efficient for all participants”, said Mr. Abimbola Babalola, HoD Market Surveillance and Investigations Department. In order to achieve the aforementioned aims of improved liquidity, narrowed spreads, material price improvements, and market efficiency, the amendments to the Pricing Methodology Rule included the introduction of a new price group – “Group C”. It should be noted that the new Group “C” consists of equity securities that are priced below Five Naira (N5.00) per share, for at least

four (4) of the last six (6) months, or new security listings that are priced below Five Naira (N5.00) per share at the time of listing on The Exchange. Group A, required 10,000 units to move price by N10. For the price range trading period, equities in this group require N100.00 or above ,for 4 of the last 6 months, or new security listings priced at N100.00 or above at the time of listing. For group B requires minimum of 50,000 units to move price by N0.05 and for price range trading period, N5.00 or above but lower than N100,for 4 of the last 6 months, or new security listings priced at N5.00 or above but lower than N100 at the time of listing.

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Why banks’ lending to agriculture weakens Bonny Amadi As the nation looks up to increased liquidity as the political landscape conditions for the 2019 general lections, agriculture sector may further suffer as expected liquidity inflow may not be extended the lift food production. This may be a shortfall from the portfolio investments that enterd the country in 2017, out of which the manufacturing sector was not able to attract part of the funds. Declining support to the Nigerian agricultural sector, opportunities may be closing gradually to the sector for the envisaged boost in agribusiness and food sufficiency, one of the main concerns of the federal government. The development , which gives cause for concern, may not be unconnected with prevailing new approach to agriculture by financial institutions which tilts more to agricultural value chains, against mainstream agriculture. This further tend to reflect interpretations by the deposit money banks of government’s avowed commitment to supporting agriculture , but with significant decline by N35 billion in support to agriculture, lender banks may have demonstrated resolve for stronger commitment to the sector by the government. The national Bureau of Statics (BNS) recently released analysis on deposit money banks’ credit to the agriculture sector between October 2016 and September 2017 recently released showed a decline by N34.45bn, which shows a divergent movement from federal government’s focus. The Federal Government’s commitment to agriculture entails pursuit of agricultural promotion policies to enable the sector record an average annual growth rate of 6.92 per cent between 2017 and 2020, but would all these boost banking lending to the sector in 2018?

In order to achieve this, a lot of strategies have been outlined. Some of them are boosting productivity in the crop and other sub -sectors, including fisheries, forestry and livestock; integrating the value chain; and improving access to market. The government also went further to introduce the Nigerian Incentive Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending through sufficient and timely funding and expansion of the use of dams for commercial farming and aqua culture, all aimed at de-risking agricultural lending. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the Nigerian IncentiveBased Risk Sharing in Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), approved disbursement of about N75bn as loan to farmers in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Ministry of agriculture in its effort to demonstrate the inherent forex earning opportunities in agriculture through yam production, of which Nigeria prides as global highest producer, recently embarked on the export of the product to the United States. Investigation shows that controversy has trailed most of government’s initiatives to drive agriculture, including the Anchor borrowers’ scheme and the yam export to the US. Could this be one of the reasons banks are reducing lending to the sector, or purely driven by poor operating environment occasioned by now, higher risk toga attached to lending to the sector. While some farmers accuse the federal government of making the NISRAL funds out of reach of core farmers but for political apologists, others say that their effort to access the funds has remained frustrating and unsuccessful. This development, according to an expert who spoke on condition of anonymity “may have

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forced the deposit money banks to further put in place, more stringent measures to protect the funds which they would be made to account for at the end” and this lead to reduced lending. The none assessment of NISRAL funds by farmers, re-echoed in June 2017 at a seminar for farmers and SMEs in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when some farmer participants complained about difficulties in accessing loans as well as high cost of borrowing, including other bottlenecks. Senior Manager, Development Finance Department, CBN, Dr. Xavier Okon, recognizing the lull in accusing the loan and the need to quickly disburse the funds to farmers in order to make the expected impact in the economy, explained that the apex bank is poised to helps solve the problems most businesses face in Nigeria , especially that of long-term financing needs which commercial banks cannot meet because their funds are mainly short term in nature. Furthermore, while the ministry of agriculture, said that it successfully exported containers of yam to the UK and the US, there were counter reports that the experiment was successful as the yams were returned back as they failed to meet the standard of the

target countries, hence they were spoilt on transit. This, the ministry of agriculture has continued to defend, even when Nigerians are expecting for another round of export t support that the first export was successful. Reacting on the yam export, Nigeria’s minister of agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe said “In the ministry of agriculture, we are not exporters. The ministry does not export. We’re going to talk to the port authority on cooling vans for vegetables and fresh produce so that exporters don’t lose money and we don’t lose face. We should begin to build cold trucks that are temperature-controlled to keep the yams till the time they have to go. We should invest in special containers for their storage.” While the controversy surrounding yam export and NISRAL fund lending, have their impacts on perception of government’s commitment to its avowed policy of boosting agriculture, the unending destruction of farmlands and slaughtering of farmers by terror laden herdsmen armed with AK47 rifles , may have further sent a wrong signal to the deposit money banks. This was even as the Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Agriculture and

Rural Development, Dr. Kayode Oyeleye, who represented the Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe, at a function in Lagos gave reasons on why herdsmen graze their cows. Kayode, who spoke at the forum on the theme :“The journey of agriculture development in the country so far”, used the opportunity to educate the public on why herdsmen go all out to find areas with grass for their cattle to graze, thereby clashing with farmers over damaging of crops by cattle. He debunked what he termed the popular belief that herdsmen attack only farmers in the southern part of the country is false, adding that it is the media that has made people believe so, which he said that the northern also been attacked by the herdsmen that are not reported. “Grazing is more of reality. Many lands are being taken over by deforestation and erosion. Because of this, herdsmen go extra miles to find food (grazing grass) for their stock. They protect their animals from being attacked and stolen. Animals also stray into farms without the herdsmen knowing. “Many communities in the north also experience attack from herdsmen over their farms being damaged by cattle. Most of these herdsmen

are not even Nigerians. Many are from the neighbouring countries like Chad, Niger, Cameroun, and Mali,” he said. Against the background of incessant attacks of farmers by herdsmen, Kayode said that an agency, called Agro Rangers, has been put in place to check the excesses of herdsmen. Interestingly, with the agro rangers in Place, Benue state government on Friday carried out mass burial of 72 people most of whom were farmers, killed by herdsmen in recent attack, a development that has made government to start tinkering with introducing cattle colonies. Considering that all these are tied to agribusiness, pay further paint clearer picture on why lenders are taking government promises on the sector with a pinch of salt. Akure, Ondo state farm owner, Justice Michael Owoyemi whose farm was among the over 200 hectares of farmland destroyed by herdsmen recently disclosed that millions of Naira were lost to the destruction of their farms. The farmer and serving Customary Court of Appeal Judge in the state, Owoyemi, lamented the incessant invasion of their farms by the herdsmen, tracing the genesis of the carnage on their farms and crops to the invasion to December 2016, when the herdsmen harvested most of the farm produce during the Christmas /New Year break. The divergent songs by the government, ministry of agriculture on agriculture development and rampaging herdsmen poise to continually pillage farmlands and sniff lives out of farmers, possibility of increase in lending to the sector this year may remain slim. This points to probable low business volume in the sector with attendant low production further challenging food sufficiency.

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First Bank soars with multiple awards First Bank of Nigeria Limited in the financial year 2017 received an avalanche of awards in recognition of its activities and interventions in various sectors in the financial services industry. The awards epitomise the bank’s sustained relevance to its customers and the nation at large for 124 years. FirstBank was named the ‘Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria’ six times in a row – 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 by the globally recognised The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group, having achieved this feat in recognition of its steady transformation, increased brand value and excellent service delivery through several years. The Bank was also named the ‘Best Bank in Nigeria’ by Global Finance Magazine for the thirteenth time in recognition of the Bank’s consistent leadership in enterprise and innovative banking in Nigeria, sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. FirstBank was reaffirmed ‘Best Retail Bank in Nigeria’, an award it has previously won five times in a row by the Asian Banker. This award was earned based on the bank’s robust portfolio and exceptional performance in Nigeria’s retail market. To reinforce

the Bank’s position as the number one SME bank in Nigeria, the bank was acknowledged as the ‘Best Bank in SME Banking in Nigeria 2017’ by BusinessDay Media Limited based on the Bank’s unflinching support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. FirstBank also won ‘Excellence in Retail Banking’ by New Age Banking Awards following its consistent demonstration of excellence in the Retail Banking industry. The Bank through 124 years of existence has continued to nurture the SME sector to build sustainable businesses and facilitate economic development. For the second time, FirstBank was named the winner of the ‘Digital Bank of Distinction in Nigeria’ for the year 2017 by the globally recognised Global Finance Magazine for its prudent utilization of slim budget to achieve sustainable profit optimization and consistent leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking space. The Bank was also recognized and celebrated as the first financial institution in Nigeria and the second bank in Africa to issue 10 million payment cards to customers across the country. In addition, the Bank won three Interswitch awards in Electronic Payment as the

fastest Mobile Penetration Bank across Africa, the Highest Card Transacting Bank and the Highest Issuer of Verve Cards. FirstBank clinched the ‘Best Private Bank in Nigeria’ award by World Finance Magazine in recognition of its attention to client services and its Best-in-Class Private Banking Hubs located in Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt, as well as the accelerated speed in growing its market share and registering optimized revenues within a short span of operation. To buttress its prowess in the private bank-

ing sector, FirstBank was awarded the ‘Best Private Bank’ by Global Finance Magazine in recognition of the value created for its clients through an accurate understanding of clients’ financial objectives, efficient asset/portfolio allocation and first class customer service delivery, consistently providing best in class solutions to investment needs and objectives. In financial security, the Bank was awarded the ‘Best Fraud Desk and Most Cooperative Fraud Desk’ in the Industry by Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum following

its efforts in combating electronic fraud, cybercrime, and ensuring the security and protection of evolving electronic payment climate of the financial services sector of the Nigerian economy. Other awards include the Best Company in Infrastructure Development in The SERAs CSR 2017 Awards; the Outstanding Financial Brand of the Decade by Marketing Edge Publications Limited; and the Security Conscious Bank of the Year 2016/2017 by National Crimewatch Awards. Speaking on the Bank’s awards, Folake Ani-

Mumuney, FirstBank’s Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, said: “Our awards reflect our commitment to deliver the ultimate gold standard of value and excellence to our teeming customers and are a fitting testimony to our customers and stakeholders’ recognition of FirstBank’s efforts in making banking services a continuous journey of ease and convenience. We have been in business for 124 years, and we are not resting on our oars but would continue to provide value adding services to delight our customers”.

Sanction violators of broadcast code, Minister directs NBC

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction broadcasting organizations that violate the nation’s Broadcast Code, saying the serial violation of the code by many radio and television stations constitute a threat to national peace, security and unity. The Minister gave the directive while addressing participants at the DSO Stakeholders’ Retreat in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday. In a statement by the Special Assistant to the ministerThe of Information and Culture, Segun Adeyemi , Mohammed

said: ‘’As I have said on a number of occasions, this Administration will neither stifle press freedom nor tamper with freedom of expression. But it will also not condone a situation in which broadcast stations will set the nation on fire by ignoring the minimum standard as contained in the Broadcast Code. ‘’If we set the country on fire by our actions, none of us will escape the consequences. For those who may think this is farfetched, let me remind them that a radio station, Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), played a (catalytic) role during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide that left some 800,000 people dead,’’ he said. Alhaji Mohammed said

the Broadcast Code was clear when it said in Section 0.2.1: ‘’Broadcasting shall influence society positively, setting the agenda for the social, cultural, economic, political and technological development of a nation, for the public good.’’ He also quoted three other relevant Sections of the Code: Section 3.1.2 (Materials likely to incite or encourage to the commission of a crime or lead to public disorder shall not be broadcast); Section 3.9.1 (Language or scene likely to encourage or incite to crime, or lead to disorder, shall not be broadcast) and Section 0.2.3g (Broadcasting shall be mindful of the degree of harm and offence likely to be caused by the inclusion of any material in programming, in general

or in specific terms). The statement said, ‘’Unfortunately, many of our broadcasters today are wilfully flouting these critical Sections of the Code by broadcasting inciting materials and language that can encourage or incite crime or lead to disorder. The situation has become worse in recent times, in the wake of the Farmers/Herders’ clashes. ‘’The killings in Benue in the new year are unfortunate, condemnable and unacceptable. But the coverage of the aftermath of the killings by many broadcast stations has shown a flagrant disregard for the Broadcast Code, lack of professionalism and outright irresponsibility. Many broadcast stations are guilty of this,’’ the Minister

said. He added: ‘’For those who may want to misrepresent us, this is not a call for censorship, but a call for responsibility and total adherence to the Broadcast Code. Playing, over and over again, the footage of dead bodies in the aftermath of any crisis is capable of inciting public disorder. Rolling, time and time again, the footage of mass burial of victims of any crisis is equally inciting. Offering your platform to public commentators who use incendiary language or engage in ethnic-baiting is detrimental to national peace and unity.’’ Alhaji Mohammed commended the stakeholders for the success recorded in the Digital Switch Over (DSO) last year., saying it

was a ‘’pleasant irony’’ that a year that was marked with bickering ended with DSO rollout in Kwara and Kaduna States within 48 hours. He said the momentum must be maintained by making the year 2018 the most successful yet in the country’s digitization process. ‘’This retreat is therefore highly commendable, as it provides the stakeholders the opportunity to take a holistic look at the whole process and come out with the way forward. I have no doubt that the retreat, coming so early in the year, will have a positive impact on the DSO process, and speed up our rollout in the new year,’’ the Minister said.

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How corporate social responsibility aid community development Stories by Godwin Nyebe

All over the world, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards community development is not only important to members of communities alone but to brand owners as well. Besides a universally accepted role in philanthropic work of corporations, CSR projects are today achieving greater sustainability in their efforts resulting in growth and change in communities. This evolution has been possible due to the collaboration of corporations with the development sector, especially none governmental organisations (NGOs). Report shows that, from the past five decades, the western world has been looking at several dimensions of CSR; legal, ethical as well as discretionary. But in Nigeria, It is only in recent years that dedicated CSR departments and staffs have appeared in companies. These trained professionals are designing effective community oriented projects which are transforming communities albeit in a small focussed manner. While it is still contested whether corporations should have social responsibilities beyond a wealth generating function, the world is increasingly seeing corporations fulfilling broader social goals. These have been happening within business firms with initiatives like changing methods of production to reduce environmental impacts, changing employee relations both within the firm and across the firms’ supply chains. The initiatives outside the firm include making infrastructural investments in local communities or as more widely seen in philanthropic community initiatives. Checks reveal that, earlier corporations found it difficult to understand the consequences of social and economic goals. Social goals were directed towards stakeholders and economic goals towards shareholders. It soon emerged that the development of the both these groups needed to be directly proportional and this led entrepreneurs to

believe that profit making need not be the only corporate goal. As a result, companies started practising social responsibility activities on a voluntary basis to attain various results such as building strong company - stakeholder relationship, motivating employees to enhance production, influencing the community for development and reducing the threat to environment. Companies also have a history of adapting the approaches advocated in professional social work. This has resulted in good employee engagement practices besides the engagement of other stakeholders the deprived communities. Speaking to Daily Times on this issue, a brand management consultant, Bernard Okhakume said, “community Development is based on the principles of fairness, equality, accountability, opportunity, choice, participation, mutuality, reciprocity and continuous learning with core emphasis on Educating, Enabling and Empowering community members. True development is facilitated when citizens from all strata of society engage together with a sense of community solidarity through combined processes, programs, strategies, and activities. While speaking on individuals or group that could be potential partners for community development through CSR, he said; “the external organizations which can be potential partners for Corporate Citizenship include government and non-government organizations, corporations , such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations. The emphasis should be on instilling creativity and self-reliance in the community for short and long term goals taking forward Community development as an educational as well as an organizational process.” According to him, “CSR is in line with United Nations’ ‘Global Compact’ initiative which is the largest corporate citizenship and sustainability endeavor with 4700 corporate participants and stakeholders from 130

L-R: Group Company Secretary/Head Corporate Services, PZ Cussons, Abiola Laseinde, Director PZ-Coolworld Electrical Retail Store, Olugbenga Kolawole, Executive Director Human Resources, PZ Cussons, Joyce Folake Coker, Compliance Officer, Lagos State Lotteries Board, Rowland Samuel, Njgeria Representative Emirate Holiday, Olanireti Babalola at the PZ-Coolworld Year End Promo Raffle Draw, recently ...in Lagos

countries for promoting human right corporate sustainability. “Through this initiative, CSR aims to build markets, combat corruption, safe-guard environment and ensure social inclusion through partnerships among business, government, civil society, labour and United Nations. This ever-increasing understanding is reflected in the growth of the community development seen in Nigeria.” Speaking on participation, collaboration and, he pointed out that, “CSR has an important role in

strengthening close link of collaboration, participation and co-operation between corporations and community. For example, Shell Foundation in the Flower Valley and Marks and Spencer in Africa gave aid to underprivileged communities through CSR projects. Malaysian reality show ‘Bersamamu’ of TV3 is sponsored by Syarikat Faiza Sendirian Berhad (SFSB), which is local enterprise-cum-philanthropist who responded to government’s appeal to help impoverished community to improve their

livelihoods through help from the local media for publicity and audience support. This show focuses on the life of poverty and every purchase of Faiza’s Product, entitles the buyer to make a donation to Tabung Bersamamu TV3. This is a novel endeavor which may inspire other corporations to help the nation in its effort of alleviating poverty leading to development of community. “technology corporations can benefit community and support busi-

ness objectives through their CSR laden technical expertise by facilitating data collection for public organizations. Ex. Intel and IBM in U.S. assisted under-staffed police departments by collecting and processing information of regions with high crime rate.” He added. He also stated that, “through CSR, organizations evolve a corporate sustainability framework based on a set of economic, social and environmental objectives which are progressive.

Couple wins holiday trip at PZ-Coolworld Promo Draw

A Lagos- based couple has a won the first prize of an all-expense paid ‘trip for 2’ to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Lagos based couple, Mr & Mrs Daniel Ude won the first prize at the raffle draw event which was held recently in Lagos. Coolworld Electrical Retails Stores, a subsidiary of PZ Cussons, had organised the Coolworld Year-End Promo for its customers across its seven stores all over the country to reward and engage its customers as the year 2017 rolled to an end. The promo ran from the 1st of November till the 31st of

December , 2017. Coolworld Retail Stores’ customers participated from Lagos, Enugu, Ibadan, Abuja, Kano and Port-Harcourt by making purchases of products worth over N10,000 and above, which earned them tickets to participate in the raffle draw. The draw event was observed by representatives of the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), the Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Lagos State Lottery Board (LSLB) and journalists from various media houses. The second prize of a

SMART 75 inches Haier Thermocool TV set worth over 1million and the third prize, an American styledfully stocked refrigeratorwas won by Daniel Nzeka from Enugu and Olusegun Babayemi, respectively while three others won consolation prizes of microwave ovens. In his opening remark, the Commercial Director of PZ/ Coolworld Electrical Stores, Mr. Olugbenga Kolawole made it clear that Coolworld Stores would continue to reward its loyal customers with incentives and experiences that would keep them coming back for more.

He said, “Being the first Omni-channel retail outlet in Nigeria, we have over the years held our customers in high esteem and have always shown appreciation to them in, so many ways and we intend to continue to do so”. Olugbenga further gave more insight into the company’s operations, “At Coolworld we offer premium quality home appliances and consumer electronic products. We stock a range of brands including Thermocool, Sony, Kenwood, Philips and many more. Our relationship with PZ Cussons company allows us to leverage.

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Joey Akpan

Moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blessing, curse to Nigerian music industry You know that stuff they say to you all the time about money being the number one thing in the music industry? Well, it still is. Both negative and positive. Money generally is the number one substance on earth. In whatever form it appears, it commands huge respect and dictates the way the world is run. Countries go to war over money, people kill each other to get their hands on some, and it is a huge determinant of class and social status all around the world. The people with it rule, and the people who who do. In Nigeria, money rules. We live in an aspirational country where everything and everyone are driven by an insane drive to make money. If well, may the good Lord be with you. Small Doctor, the great musician and wisdom, captured the reality of the situation in the magical your face.â&#x20AC;? The entire Nigerian music industry is driven by built with the sole focus of making money via the art. Everything created is geared towards the

In the music industry, there are two types of ones without money. To both sets, the possession of money is extremely important. Making music and promoting it in Nigeria is capital-intensive. You need money to stay alive, get access to a studio, record, shoot a video and promote it across all platforms. As the years go by, the cost barrier to entering the music industry continues to increase. To artists with money, either from their par-

ents, or internet fraud, or a lucrative side hustle, this is soft work. Money opens doors to every platform, and projects can smoothly when you have the right cash to throw around. Artists without money will have to scrap tough. If they get lucky, their dreams would come through, and someone with money frustration and depression set in, until they slowly lose hope, and abandon the art

sarily mean you will blow. You still need to use it effectively to push through the music. You also need the talent to maximise the effect of the money. Money works best when it is combined with talent. of Nigerian music is survival. The music is a reaction to the desperation of poverty. Artists from humble backgrounds hustle extra hard to hone their skills with the aim of cashing in on it to survive. That gives them an edge that carries through into the music. Statistically, humble background. Survival teaches hustle, and hustle makes great music. artists chase money it affects their artistry. Money blesses them, but it does deliver a curse. Go close to many Nigerian artists. Discuss music and the concept of greatness in the vated they are. But discuss money, and how much they plan to make from the art, and you will see their energy levels skyrocket. They are triggered by money and everything it stands for. This is because many Nigerian musicians are not artists. They are simply hustlers; businessmen who are more concerned about minimum. Artistry is a myth to this people. They take no pride in it, hence they only lean on their bank account balances as a validation of their work. -

some people that call themselves critics oh. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Yemi Alade, 2016. These people take no pride in performing and recording. All of these are means to an

ways to cut spending and focus on what would generate the cash. And for many, they have found the sweet spot where they can do the barest minimum, which would cost them nothing, and give them the money. Check out many live performances by Nigerian artists. They put in the barest minimum, and treat the emotions and expectation of the fans as an avenue to make money. Everything else is abstract. And the Nigerian society helps them get away with it. The artists understand that a huge amount of Nigerians who attend these concerts have not experienced better. They are simply just happy to experience their favourite artist on stage. So the performers take advantage and deliver horrible performances. But to discover the root of these, you have to factor in the society in which they grew up. The Nigerian society has one true aim for everyEveryone is looking to survive. We are a rich country with a general populace steeped in poverty. This lack of money has eventually created a value system, where the pursuit of paper is the Holy Grail, and everything else is secondary. True value in the Nigerian society is placed on escaping poverty via the acquisition of wealth. gods. Our Nigerian artists are products of that system. Long before they were artists, they have been conditioned to be hustlers. Money is their

For many of the young acts, the art is their ticket to wealth, not an expression of their talents and passion. And many get into the game and improve on their craft until they hit the spot where the cheques become constant. Once that aim is achieved, they lose focus, kick back, smoke a cigar, and chill. Their purpose in the game is done. They can buy their mama a house. Money is important in the art. It is what fuels the cost of productivity, and also provides a reward for hardwork. But as long as an artist ties sibility of hitting new levels once the money begins to come in. It is this mentality that also drives the generality of Nigerian fandom. Their favorite artist is wealthy, and everything else fails to matter. ed for their craft. That way, they are encouraged to keep creating. But true value should optimally be placed on the quality of your work and the impact it has on society.

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Wellness: 15 home remedies for curing heartburn Heartburn is something that most adults will experience during their lifetime. It is characterized by an uncomfortable burning sensation right behind the breastbone that often times creeps up the throat, and is a symptom more so than a disease. It is caused your stomach goes back up your esophagus, which then causes

from occasional heartburn, lifestyle changes and heartburn home remedies may be the route you want to take.

as sodium bicarbonate is more commonly known, can help your It has a pH higher than 7.0, and therefore neutralizes stomach acid. Neutralizing the stomach acid means that if/when your LES decides 2.

Directions Mix either a ½ teaspoon or 1 single teaspoon of baking soda into

when you sit down, the waistband is going to sink into your abdomen

and drink all of the mixture. You can repeat this as needed but should

your lower esophageal sphincter, which make it more likely stomach

using this as a remedy for more than a week straight, as it is high in salt alcohol both work to weaken your LES, making it that much easier for stomach contents and acid to splash up into your esophagus. Alcohol

soothe burns, and people often think of using it to help something like sunburn, but it can do more than that. It may be able to help with getting eaten away at, a nice glass of aloe Vera juice may be just the thing to help calm it down.

pressure on your lower esophageal sphincter. It will be more likely to

Directions drink a ½ cup of aloe juice, cool or room temperature, before meals.

13. Mustard. Mustard is an alkalizing food that is full of minerals, and contains a esophagus. If you think this may be your case, try drinking some that may come creeping up your throat, and therefore may neutralize

Directions

Directions Muster up some courage, and just take that little sucker straight.

instances of heartburn. minutes to help ward off heartburn. option is to try an apple a day. Slice one up and eat it a couple of to eat more, unless of course you want to munch on some more, books, or blocks under the legs at the head of your bed. You could

stomach makes stomach contents press harder against your lower esophageal sphincter. smaller bites and eat slowly, allowing your stomach time to digest and

cup of fresh tea about 20 minutes before a meal can help calm down your tummy and act as an acid buffer.

trigger heartburn, kind of like how they help tension headache but can trigger migraines. ½ – 1 hour before you plan on going to sleep can help reduce

Slice up 3 quarter sized pieces of gingerroot and simmer gently 20 minutes before a meal.

trigger heartburn, usually foods high in acid (tomatoes or citrus fruits,

but tracking what triggers your heartburn may be what ultimately makes it go away in the end. Instead of going crazy with what you

down puts more pressure on your LES and increases the likelihood of acid sneaking through.

at bay, keep a little diary of sorts that makes note of what you ate,

You can use instant chamomile tea, or you can easily make your own fresh.

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Beauty of having a nice Patio A Patio is a paved out area adjoining a house, generally used for dinning or recreation. The term comes from Spanish where its meaning is different (inner courtyard). The common materials employed when building a patio include concrete, stones, bricks but also tiles and cobbles. Patios are often decorated with plants and outdoor furniture. Building a patio depends on the design and space of your backyard or garden. Patios in homes make a real statement and make your residence stand out, giving you the option of being creative, and either making or designing it, traditional, antiquated or trendy, there are varieties of patio furniture to suit the taste of the home owner. An outdoor patio creates the perfect environment for your family gathering and additional space for entertaining. Picking patio the style, the comfort and the materials being used including the space. When choosing patio furniture make sure it matches your landscape. The main idea and objective is to create an extension of your house including the back space being used for your patio with the used of outdoor furniture. You, friends and family are to feel as comfortable outside as much as comfort felt inside the house. While selecting outdoor furniture, ensure only right to buy furniture that is appropriate for your backyard. Small spaces should not be crowded with large and heavy furniture, but if you have enough space, and you entertain guest often, then a dinning set and a bar would be a fun choice to go with. Always remember that comfortable atmospheres should not only be inside of the house, but

also outdoors. Hammocks which are a sling made of fabric, rope, or netting, suspended between two points, used for swinging, sleeping or resting is great for kids. Lounge chairs are a necessity for lying by the pool if there is one. When you reach into secluded space in the back of your home, convert the underutilized areas in your landscape into welcoming patios by employing handsome furnishings, vibrant fabrics, and beautifully planted containers. Everyone needs a solitary spot for sharing quiet conversations with friends or kicking back with a good book. A few cushy chairs and a table for resting drinks and books is all that is required to create a purposeful patio. The essence of patios should be retreats that offer peaceful respite from the hectic work weeks and family tending days opt for neutral color palettes, spare furniture arrangements, and plentiful plantings to fashion serene scenes that match your relaxing and entertaining needs. Keep it low maintenance by selecting weather proof furniture and fabrics and cultivating. furnishings a covered patio formalizes its outlook with a distinctive dinning set combining glitzy chairs with a table crafted from a craved base and a glass top. Want to add some sparkle to your patio in a jiffy? Hang a glided mirror on an exterior wall or fence nishing your patio with light weight pieces that you can move from sun to shade. You may also want to try furnishing with door living space for cultivating a gardening

necessity although in this modern times, our ideas of a beautiful home has skyrocketed and we all look for creativity in order to switch up our styles just like fashion and lifestyle, it can tend can transform your home to be. of the tropics and are home to all types of household pets and insects, there are pest control supplies, insect repellents and bug control that can be purchased at shopping malls and stores used

to avoid discomfort while enjoying your patio. Most people also opt for frequent fumigation to keep unwanted guest away from your relaxation spot at home. All these, depend on the residence area and surrounding of your home. Patios can give exquisite taste to any home with the right ideas too can put a fancy, elegant looking patio and be the envy of your neighbors in the best ways.