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Igbo Intelligentsia Forum writes Osinbajo, insists on restructured Nigeria

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by the tension across the country and the hate speeches being spewed by many across the various nationalities and groups in the country, the Igbo Intelligentsia Forum, a forum with worldwide member-

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ship of Igbo professionals has waded in and written a letter to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, disassociating the Igbo nation from all the negative actions aimed at creating bad blood among the people. However, the group advised Continued on page 12

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Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, to go to the Continued on page 5

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Budget alteration: AGF Malami under pressure to go to S/ Court Continued from page 1 Supreme Court and file a matter over the propriety power of appropriation on the budget by the National Assembly. The Executive and the Legislative arms of government are presently engrossed in controversy over the introduction of fresh projects into the 2017 budget by the National Assembly. Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) had raised the alarm during the signing of the budget into law and insisted that the lawmakers lacked the power to alter the budget. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde

Fashola (SAN), further raised the red flag when he stated that the lawmakers introduced local projects like boreholes and primary health care centers into his ministry while slashing the estimates on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Second Niger Bridge, Shiroro Dam and other core projects of national importance. But the spokespersons of the lawmakers fired back, saying that Fashola’s outburst was due to the fact that his projects are sectional and have the penchant to be awarding contracts. The minister however replied the lawmakers, saying that they should address issues he raised and not personal attacks.

But The Daily Times in the course of investigation gathered that the ministers were not happy over the development. Some ministers also confided in our correspondents that they have directed the AGF to go to Supreme Court and file a suit on the matter in order to resolve the issue once and for all. The ministers, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, insisted that there is the need to put an end to the yearly alterations of budget that have direct impact on average Nigerians. The ministers added that in spite of the sacrifice and concession made to lawmakers, mem-

L-R: Second in Command Special Investigation Bureau, Airport Police Command, Mr. Olatunji Olayinka; Director of Engineering, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Engr. Hashim Wali; Director/CEO Aeroavsec, Capt. Bello Ocheja; Commissioner/CEO AIB, Engr. Akin Olateru; Head Aviation Security, AIB, Mr. Olumide Osineye, during the Aviation Security Training for Airport Command Policemen in Lagos… at the weekend.

bers of the National Assembly still go ahead to change budget estimates to suit their personal needs at the expense of national interest. The Daily Times further gathered that this system of introducing fresh projects after the budget had been laid before the lawmakers started in 1999 and it has now been perfected to the extent that the lawmakers see no reason why they should not include their own project to in the budget. One of the ministers told Daily Times that,”We have to stop this nonsense once and for all. I can tell you authoritatively that the lawmakers introduced their own fresh projects in all the ministries. No ministry was spared, strange and bogus projects. “For God sake, what is the work of states and local governments if the issue of boreholes, tricycles, golf cars will now be the responsibility of Federal Government? “Can you imagine that some of the lawmakers went as far as introducing N180million project that has no bearing with my ministry”. Another minister said, “How can we implement this year’s budget? I will say something that will shock you. Realizing the experience of last year, I conceded about N4billion projects to the lawmakers, yet they still went ahead to introduce fresh projects in my ministry’s budget. “Some of us had wanted to challenge this but we later resolve that it is only at the apex court that

can settle this. We want to challenge them over what happened in 2016, where strange projects otherwise known as “padding” were introduced but when a similar thing again happened in 2017, we felt the time has come for the Supreme Court to tell Nigerians who has the power to prepare the budget and lay it before the lawmakers; who will now go through it and find out if there are repetition of projects or figures. The constitution did not say that the lawmakers should introduced fresh projects in the Budget. “We are of the opinion that the lawmakers are only interested in their local and selfish projects. “We are on the same page with Fashola. In fact, he is speaking the minds of most of the ministers. He has been a two-term governor of cosmopolitan Lagos State and his argument is solid on this issue. “And that is why we have urged the AGF to file the suit at the Supreme Court in the overall interest of the country.” When asked when the AGF will file the suit, the minister replied that the action would take place shortly. One of the ministers further disclosed that it could have been better if there is an arrangement where the lawmakers will approach the Executive arm of government to inform them of their projects so that it can be included in the budget rather than altering Continued on page 8

Air transport to exceed $67.8 Bn income annually in Africa –Sirika

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has observed that air transport in Africa supports over 6.7 million jobs and generate an income of $67.8 billion with the figures expected to astronomically increase, if Nigeria gets her air transport development right in the next couple of years. Senator Sirika, in his keynote address on the occasion of the 4th Airport Business Summit and Expo which held recently at Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre Abuja, noted that air transport plays a major role in facilitating economic activities. He further hinted that air transport is also one of the fastest growing sectors of the world economy, with 40 million flights globally; 3.5 billion passengers; 51 million tonnes of freight; over 14,000 scheduled airlines per annum. According to the minister, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that air passenger movement will reach 7.3 billion by 2034 and that eight of the ten fastest-growing markets in percentage terms will be in Africa, with the continent expected to grow by 4.7%. Other reports show that

Warning that aviation is an international business where competition is driven by market forces and customer satisfaction, Sirika stated that there is no doubt today, that Nigeria is the economic hub of the West African sub region and is gradually building economic influence around the continent. “This position must be supported and sustained by a viable air transport system that allows for seamless connectivity for national, regional and international flights. The airport is where it all begins”, Sirika said. The minister said that the whole aviation system currently, has been assessed for compliance to international safety standards and recommended practices of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which is targeted at making our air transport services among the safest and most secure in the world. “We are improving in infrastructure, with new terminal buildings which are set to be completed soon to boost passenger comfort and increase Nigeria’s capacity as an emerging regional hub. We are also connecting Nnamdi Azikiwe airport by rail to the city of Abuja”, he said. As part of efforts to reposition

the sector, Sirika said that Government is ready to support any private sector initiative which is aimed at improving safety, security and economic self sufficiency and sustainability in the industry. He also informed that government has appointed reputable Transaction Advisers for some critical projects which are intended to transform the Nigerian aviation landscape and make it responsive to global air transport demand. According to him, the projects which shall be presented for private sector participation after completion of their Outline Business Cases include:Concession of the four International airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Port Harcourt; National Carrier; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Centre; Aviation Leasing Company; Aerotropolis (Airport City); Cargo / Agro Allied Terminal; Aerospace University While commending the organisers, the minister said that Airport Business Summit and Expo should be seen as a gathering to collectively aspire for improved airport business for airports, airlines, tourist destinations cities, concessioners, retailers, consultants, banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, service

providers amongst others. In his welcome address, Chairman Airport Business Summit Committee, Mr Fortune Idu corroborated Sirika’s views, stressing that air transport brings amazing speed and capacity to deliver value for economic growth and the airport drives the continuous and sustainable development of the air transport system through mixed aeronautic and non-aeronautic revenue generating options. Idu said that, for the aviation industry to continue to improve in the delivery of quality and safe services; its guiding policies, programmes, plans, manpower and systems will continue to be reviewed and passed through audits both open to the public and ones carried out internally. In recent times, the committee chairman pointed out that the customer experiences and perception in the industry have been found to be long term determent of the wellbeing of the industry. “Therefore, the industry is not in isolation and must periodically interface through gatherings like this with the wider public to share information and deliberate on the future and help direct national policies, planning, programmes

and projects towards improving airport facilities, air transportation infrastructures and general operations, and alternately air transport customer experiences. These are the reasons why Airport Business Summit and Expo for Africa (ABSE) were founded”, Idu said. Idu further emphasised that, for the industry to continue to improve in the delivery of quality passengers experience in safe and secured manner, policy makers, aviation professionals, air transport investors and users of air transport services will need to meet periodically to discuss the way forward. “Our airport industry is currently under serious transformation, such as construction of new terminal buildings and upgrade of runway, and currently the Federal Airports Authority is championing the ease of doing business in Nigeria. The airport as the gate way to both commerce and tourism gives the first ambience of country and little wonder the Acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo under the Buhari Led Government identified the airport as the critical place to start the campaign for easing up business bottle necks for our great country”, Idu emphasised.

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Budget alteration: AGF Malami under pressure to go to S/Court Continued from page 1 the figures after it has been defended and approved. The minister said, “It is unbelievable and shocking that after the preparation of the budget, the defence of the estimates and the public hearing, the lawmakers will thereafter introduce their own projects without proper costing, analysis and other measures.

The Daily Times recalls that the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, had raised the alarm over the insertion of projects outside the purview of his ministry in the 2017 Appropriation Act by the National Assembly. Fashola, a senior advocate, had said that it was unfair for the Executive arm to include such proj-

ects after public hearings on the budget and defence of the fiscal estimates by the ministries. He said, “What I have in my budget now is primary healthcare centres and boreholes.” He attributed the development to the reason why the 2017 budget was not signed on time by the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

Speaking on the LagosIbadan Expressway, Fashola said, “we were asked to complete those abandoned projects; but the budget of LagosIbadan Expressway was reduced by the National Assembly from N31bn to N10bn. “We owe the contractors about N15bn and they have written to us that they are going to shut down. He also lamented that the 2nd Niger Bridge was

National Associa¬tion of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Kuje Chapter, on peaceful campaign to end violence against children and Introduction of Comprehensive Sexuality Education into primary school curriculum in Kuje, Abuja… at the weekend.

S&P revises First Bank rating to stable Afolabi Adesola

ÏÏÏ Standards and Poor (S&P) Global Ratings has revised its outlook on First Bank of Nigeria Limited to stable from negative. A statement from the world’s leading provider of credit ratings, said the revised outlook is based on First Bank’s improved regulatory capital, which is well above the minimum requirement of 15 percent. S&P thus affirmed that the risk of breaching regulatory requirements has diminished, while First Bank’s funding and liquidity remain a credit strength. S&P noted that although asset quality remains a weakness, the steadying of

the oil price and new management’s efforts are helping to stabilize it. “We are therefore revising the outlook on FirstBank to stable from negative and affirming our global scale ratings at ‘B/B’. In addition, we are raising the long-term national scale rating on FirstBank to ‘ngBB+’ from ‘ngBB’, while we have affirmed our shortterm national scale rating at ‘ngB’.” S&P said the stable outlook reflects its view that the bank will maintain its regulatory capital adequacy ratio (CAR) above the minimum requirement, continue to stabilize asset quality, although still at weak levels, and maintain its above average funding

and adequate liquidity over the next 12 months. A breakdown of first bank’s credit risks by S&P showed Cost of risk jumped to 10.4% at year-end 2016 from 5.7% at year-end 2015, and nonperforming loans (NPLs) increased to 24.4% for the same period compared with 18.1% the prior year. S&P said the performance of the bank’s portfolio stems from high concentration and foreign currency loans (51% of total loans in 2016), particularly the oil and gas-related exposures. This performance and the huge impairments have prompted the bank to recruit a new Chief Risk Officer and launch a review

of its risk management process to improve loans approvals, risk monitoring, and collection. S&P said it expects FirstBank will continue to display weaker asset quality metrics and lower profitability than other rated top-tier banks in Nigeria in 2017 due to continuing high credit costs, but believes that the bank’s new leadership team will address the legacy asset quality issues and institute more prudent risk management measures. The bank recently disclosed that it is in the process of de-risking its loan portfolio by converting some of its vulnerable foreign currency exposures to local currency.

South East leaders back restructuring, disown Biafra

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏ South East leaders at

the weekend in Enugu gave their backing for the call for the restructuring of Nigeria thereby disowning the agitation for the Sovereign State of Biafra. The chairman of the South East Governors Forum and governor of Ebonyi state, Engr. David Umahi disclosed this at Nike Lake Resort Hotel at the end of a joint meeting

of South East Governors, members of the National Assembly from the zone, Ohaneze Ndigbo and selected Igbo Leaders of Thought on the state of the nation. In a communiqué issued at the end of the joint meeting by the chairman of Southeast Governors forum Engr. Dave Umahi stated that Igbo leaders condemn all hate speeches and conduct emanating from any segment of Nigeria. The joint meeting however was silent on the agitation

by pro-MASSOB group for a sovereign state of Biafra and on the quit notice issued to Igbo by the coalition of Arewa Northern Youth Forum to vacate northern states of the country. The communiqué read: “That Ndigbo are in support of a united Nigeria where peace, love, fairness, justice, equity and equality of opportunity are paramount regardless of creed, ethnicity, gender or political affiliation. “That we condemn all

hate speeches and conduct emanating from any segment of Nigeria. “That Igbo leaders lend full support to the restructuring of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the bases of fairness and equity. They called on the Federal government and all Nigerian leaders to commence a process of dialogue among Nigerians on the modalities of achieving this pressing question within a reasonable time frame.

slashed from N15bn to N10bn “ the budget of the 2nd Niger bridge was reduced from N15bn to N10bn and about N3bn or so was removed from the OkeneLokoja-Abuja road budget.’’ “Everybody is complaining about power supply but they also cut the budget for Manbila power project and the Bodo bridge that connects the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Station was also cut and all these were also discussed. “If after we have defended the budget and we had gone and the legislature unilaterally changed the budget, what is the purpose of deliberation?’’ According to Fashola, it is unfair to Nigerians after public hearings were conducted with taxpayers’ money and consultations with the lawmakers only for the budget to be altered, cut or padded. The minister said that apart from the 200 uncompleted roads he inherited from the previous administration, the lawmakers added 100 roads. “These roads are not federal roads and some of them do not have designs, how do we award roads that were not designed irrespective of the power you have? “It is unconstitutional for the National Assembly to legislate on state roads. “A budget is an estimation plan that set in motion what is to be spent, how much will be borrowed and how much will be collected. “The executive controls all the machinery for collecting taxes and other revenue with relevant data from the Ministries of Fi-

nance, Physical Planning and the Budget Office and others. “I am not saying that the legislature cannot contribute to the budget, but I hold the view that it cannot increase the budget because they do not collect the revenue with which to run or implement the budget,’’ he said. Fashola, who held sway as Lagos State Governor between 2007 and 2015, canvassed interdependence and collaboration among the three arms of government rather than independence to ensure a harmonious relationship. The minister said that without it, the country would not make progress and would be bogged down by the politics of total separation of power and what he called “power of example rather than example of power.’’ “The society benefits more from the power of example and interdependence rather than the example (show) of power; it requires that we show good examples.’’ But several attempts made to get the Senate’s reaction on the issue hit stone wall as Senators contacted refused to pick their calls while those who spoke with our correspondents preferred to keep mum. Several calls and text messages sent to the Senate’s spokesman, Senator Abdullahi Sabi did not attract any response at press time. The Senate had said repeatedly that the National Assembly enjoys the constitutional framework to alter the budget.

LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

This is to inform the general public of the LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Registered as 71 at Page 71 in Volume 1998J at the Lagos State Land Registry,Alausa, Ikeja dated 31st of Aug. 1998 in respect of land situated at Onibata Village, Funso Oka, old Akute Road, Iju in Ifako / Ijaiye Local Govt.Area of Lagos State belonging to Mr. Gabriel A . Adeniyi of 7, Funso Oka Street, old Akute Road, Iju, Lagos state. All efforts made to trace the said C of O proved abortive. Lagos State Lands Bureau & General public should please take note. Signed:- Gabriel A. Adeniyi

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Without restructuring, Nigeria would soon collapse -Ekanem–P10

Anambra poll: Igbo group in South Africa backs Ohanaeze, as Police dismiss IPOB threat–P11

Court reinstates suspended Kogi lawmaker Idris Ahmed, Lokoja The member representing Igalamela Odolu constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Friday Sanni Makama, who was suspended for six months has been re instated by a Lokoja High Court. Justice Henry Olusuyi of the High Court sitting in Lokoja said the suspension of the lawmaker was an act of legislative insolence which will not be allowed by any competent court of jurisdiction. The court maintained that the suspension of the plaintiff who came to seek redress in court is illegal and unconstitutional. The judge noted that the claimant has the right to sue the first defendant, but can only be suspended when found wanting in the House rule 37 to 39 which is not related to the case in view. The judge therefore ordered that his entitlements as a member of the House be given to the plaintiff Justice Olusuyi also in his ruling re-

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State has appealed to elders, as well as traditional and religious leaders in the state to call the state governor, Mr Nyesom Wike to order, saying that the alleged unwarranted war against the Transport Minister, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has crossed the bounds of reason. The Rivers APC made the appeal in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, and released in Port Harcourt, the state capital. Enumerating Wike’s ‘sins’, Dr. Ikanya said: “We as a political party find it hard to understand why Governor Nyesom Wike is obsessed with disparaging, ridiculing and demonising the person and personality of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, his mentor, benefactor, predecessor and incumbent Minister of Transportation. We have watched with grave concern the ceaseless attacks on the Minister and we find it difficult to stomach such unwarranted onslaught on a peace-loving man who has sacrificed a lot in the building of a modern Rivers State.” He said that the APC was aware of the alleged strategies deployed by Governor Wike to stop the nomination and confirmation of Amaechi as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Going further, he stated: “We are all aware of how Wike has tried to no avail to link Amaechi with the $43m Ikoyi apartment saga and when the Presidency and court granted him opportunity to defend his claims he became dumb. For Wike to now turn his attention to Amaechi’s family and start attacking the Minister’s wife, Dame Judith Amaechi, is rascality taken too far.” The party lamented that, “today, because of the obsession of Wike against Amaechi, he has abandoned governance in Rivers State and instead of finding solutions on how to pay the salaries and pensions of civil

served the right of the House or the party to appoint the principal officers of the House especially that of the Minority Leader. While setting aside the claimant’s right to seek relief of judgment as the Minority Leader, Justice Olusuyi said the House in the other relief acted outside its constitutional power. Speaking shortly after the ruling, counsel to the plaintiff, Promise Ogbadu Esq described the judgement as symbolic and profound. “We still have other issues to pick which we are going to file in the Court of Appeal. It is very interesting that the court did not miss words insisting that the act of the Assembly was not only contemptuous, it was also an act of legislative impunity and legislative irresponsibility. “To that extent, we hope and pray that the judgement will give a profound direction to both the Kogi State House of Assembly and other legislative houses in the country on the ambit of their power in relation to their members.

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“There is a point that cannot be over emphasised, because every member of

a legislative house is elected by his or her constituents to represent them for a fixed term. It is unacceptable for any legislative house or members to gang up and start abridging the right of citizens’ representative contrary to the law of the land. “The Judge while delivering his ruling stated in clear word that the act of the Kogi State House of Assembly may be likened to members of a confraternity who are taking a secret oath, and if you look at what has happened, it may not be far from that comparison.” Meanwhile, counsel to the defendant Gabriel Saliu described the ruling as sound. “Unlike the blanket argument, that the House has no power to suspend its members, the judgment has clearly shown that the House has the power to issue out suspension within rule 37-39 of the house standing rule.” Recall that Hon Friday Sanni Makama who was suspended on the 28th of March, 2017 over alleged anti legislative activities dragged the Assembly to court challenging his suspension.

APC to Rivers elders: Call Wike to order

WIKE

AMAECHI

servants and pensioners owed for months in the state, he prefers to waste Rivers State money in attending European football matches with his cronies and commissioning of roads and bridges built by Amaechi and building of parks as achievements in a period when other states are busy building crucial and key projects. The APC Chairman alleged that while Lagos State Signed $3 billion agreement with investors for 3,000 MW of electricity, the governor was busy signing amnesty for cultists and repented criminals to continue with their nefarious acts. Dr. Ikanya said that instead of finding solution to the menace of insecurity, the governor was allegedly busy with how to decimate the personality of Amaechi, adding

that instead of rediscovering the status of Port Harcourt as the garden city of Nigeria, he was busy celebrating Port Harcourt as a city of garbage. “Today, Wike has ran his government aground by running the state without Budgetary provisions as nobody including those in his government have any idea of how the state is funded as Wike runs the state as a Sole-Administrator without Executive Council, in a democratic dispensation. Instead of empowering Dr (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo the Rivers State Deputy Governor, he decided to turn her to a Special Aide to his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, this is sad and unfortunate knowing the pedigree of this great daughter of Rivers State.”

The party also said: “As much as we thank God for sustaining the life of the Minister against all these unwarranted attacks, we wish to ask and plead with elders, traditional and religious leaders in Rivers State to intervene and call Governor Wike to order. As a concerned stakeholder in the politics and wellbeing of our dear state, we appeal to all men of good faith both within and outside Rivers State to call this man to order before he runs naked because of his obsession to run down Amaechi, who made him. This call becomes imperative to stop Wike from bringing further shame to Rivers State and her people.” According to the statement, “For Wike to publicly declare that he stopped the scholarship scheme initiated and executed by Amaechi for the greatness, progress and future of Rivers State because he feels that the scheme contains the names of Igbos and other tribes exposes Wike as a fellow not suitable to hold public office in Nigeria. In other words, we can also accept it as a fact that why he closed most of the sophisticated primary and secondary schools built by the administration of Amaechi is because nonindigenes were allowed to school in such schools. It can only also said to be true that Wike sacked and refused to pay the 13,000 teachers engaged by the administration of Amaechi because some non-indigenes are among them. “Rivers APC attributed Wike’s excesses to the fact that the people of Rivers State never voted for him, but he was imposed on them “by the haters of the progress we made while at the helms of affairs in Rivers State, led by the then President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who was intent on punishing Rivers State, having ceded our oils wells to Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Abia states,” the APC stated.

Politics 10 Has the Sen Ahmed Markafi faction of the PDP accepted Ali Modu sherrif as the party chairman? No, he came to complete the tenure of the North; he was never elected by the national executive committee of the party. Even the people that brought him have regretted and they have apologized, which we have accepted. Gov. Ayo Fayose said recently that if you marry a wife and later you realise she has a disease you would divorce her. Even Gov. Nyesom Wike said it was his greatest political mistake. Off course with his financially strength they wanted him to help reposition the party, but they never knew he was a snake. The court of appea’sl judgement was very clear on that, you can go and read the judgement There are insinuations that the Markafi faction is encouraging members to decamp and some party leaders have also promised to decamp after the Supreme Court judgment, if it doesn’t go the way they want?. That is not true Wike, Fayose and some party leaders met recently and agreed that the party is supreme. You cannot stop anybody from decamping, but I can tell you we are still in PDP, they met us here, off course alot of people who benefitted from the party have left and l want to talk of several state governors, even Saraki, they all benefited from the party. Sheriff is a mole in PDP, he belongs to APC; have you seen him criticise the APC government before. He went and picked a strange fellow in Delta as his deputy just to destroy the PDP. If he is not a destroyer why can’t he step down like previous chairmen of the party? That is not even the issue, imagine Sheriff insulting Jonathan, a man he use to call my leader, his tenure would finish next month irrespective of the Supreme Court judgement, we would see where he would go from there . Your faction formed an alliance with the labour party in Lagos for the local government election, why? Yes we formed an alliance with the Labour Party for this election, because we can’t work with the Sheriff faction. That means we would support and work for their candidates. Our members can’t contest in Labour Party because the laws of both parties are clear you have to belong and be a member of the party for some time to be able to contest election. Yes, Tinubu said that this time around the PDP would not win any local government area in the state; that means the election would not be free and fair, Tinubu would make sure LASIEC favours the APC and they win at all cost. LASIEC has presently constituted cannot conduct a free and fair election, they have members of APC as part of the commission and they cleared them. Some of the electoral laws in Lagos State would not allow for free and fair election, but we have gone to court to challenge that. There have been increased call for restructuring of the country; do you think that is the solution to Nigeria’s problems? If we don’t restructure now this coun-

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Without restructuring, Nigeria would soon collapse -Ekanem If we don’t restructure now this country would collapse. The states are becoming lazy; they just sit and wait for allocation from the federal. The country would collapse; this government must look at the recommendations of the last confab report, especially in the areas of devolution of powers. The confab report if implemented would solve our problems. problems by marginalising the Igbos. This has given rise to the current agitation. Off course in the last administration the Igbo’s held positions they have not held before. What we in the South want is restructuring, because we believe in the unity of Nigeria.

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Chief Sunday Ekanem is a member of the Lagos State executive of the Sen. Ahmed Markafi led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is also a leader of the South South caucus of the party. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Ekanem speaks about the state of the PDP, the call for restructuring of Nigeria among other national issues. try would collapse. The states are becoming lazy; they just sit and wait for allocation from the federal. The country would collapse, this government must look at the recommendations of the last confab report, especially in the areas of devolution of powers. The confab report if implemented would solve our problems. But former President Goodluck Jonathan who initiated the confab could have start its implementation, but he didn’t, so why not expect another to do that? No, Jonathan could not have implemented the report of the confab because it was not approved by the National Assembly, there was no time to do that , you would remember the report was submitted when he was about to leave office and he submitted the report to Buhari when he was leaving office, but they left it in the dustbin. They said Jonathan handpicked the delegates; that is not true, what he did was for there to be representation from interest groups in all part of the country. The APC government does not see anything good in Jonathan; they are trying to vilify Jonathan. Nnamdi Kanu recently put Nigeria’s problems on Jonathan, how do you react to that? Nnamdi kanu does not know the history of Nigeria. He was not in the country

when Jonathan was in power, he is calling for boycott of elections that is wrong, the Yorubas tried it some time ago and they regretted it. What the South East people may have meant that they want restructuring of the country, this government expanded the

How do you react to the call for Igbos to leave the North? The call for the Igbos to leave the North is uncalled for and unfounded, it is done in bad faith and those making the call should be arrested. We condemned such statement, the Arewa Youths are implementing agenda of their fathers, the house where that press conference was held belongs to the Northern Governors. Why it is that none of them have been arrested? If you have any love for this country such call should be condemned. How do assess the current anti corruption fight? Is Buhari fighting corruption? What Buhari is doing is to decimating the opposition in Nigeria. Buhari himself is an epitome of corruption. How many people have they jailed? Dasuki’s trial is discretionary; Jonathan said he did not spend such amount on the Army. The continuous keeping of Dasuki in prison is because they are afraid. This government is clueless, Look at the school fees in universities in the country, look at the price of food, how much have they added to the foreign reserve, this government is clueless, it all an attempt to decimate the opposition.

PDP leaders in Ogoni endorse Wike for Rivers 2019 governorship election Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leaders of the Ogoni ethnic nationality of Khana, Gokana, Tai, and Eleme Local Government Areas of Rivers State have endorsed the state governor, Mr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for a second term in office. In a communique issued by Senator Lee Maeba after a PDP stakeholders meeting to review the political developments in Rivers State, the Ogoni leaders declared: “That given the outstanding performance of His Excellency, the Governor and his galvanising prowess for the interest of the state, we the Ogoni people in the PDP unanimously urge him to present himself for a second term in office as the governor of Rivers State in 2019” The communiqué stated: “That we encourage all Ogoni sons and daughters to give unalloyed support and continuous soli-

darity to the administration of Governor Nyesom Wike for the sustenance of his developmental strides in Ogoniland.” The Ogoni PDP leaders resolved that they would never allow the alleged rigging of elections in Ogoni land with the alleged use of the military and other security agencies any more in their land. In the communiqué they said: “That never again shall we allow the military, the police and other security agencies to intimidate and influence the outcome of any election in all the four LGAs of Ogoniland. The will of the people must prevail and their votes must count.” The Ogoni leaders condemned the alleged usage of the military, the police, and other security agencies during the last December 10, 2016, rerun legislative elections to impose unpopular representatives against the wishes of the people of Ogoniland.

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Anambra poll: Igbo group in South Africa backs Ohanaeze, as Police dismiss IPOB threat The founder of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural group in South Africa, Chief Jonas Udeji has said that the stance of its national body not to boycott the Anambra State governorship election is in order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the self proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had called for the boycott of the Nov. 18 election in Anambra. But the National President of Ohanaeze, John Nwodo, had addressed legislators in Anambra and told them to ignore the directive. This is even as the Police in Anambra has said that no person or group could stop the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Udeji told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday that Kanu was not qualified to give such a directive on behalf of Igbos. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo remains the apex body of Igbos in Nigeria and world-wide. “No single individual will give any order on behalf of Igbos, if that person is not the elected President of Ohanaeze. “We understand Nnamdi Kanu`s emotions about the plight of Igbos in Nigeria. But, he should realise that we have a leader and that is Nwodo. “He is the one to speak on behalf of Igbos,” he said. Udeji urged Anambra people and other South East states to ignore such directive from IPOB and elect their leaders when the opportunity comes. According to him, Igbos should collectively decide on such sensitive issues under the leadership of Ohaneze, their apex body, and not based on an individual’s directive. He said that Anambra people had the right to elect their governor and other representatives at the local government, state and national levels. Udeji said that Ohanaeze under Nwodo`s leadership had been focused and remained determined to achieve set goals and objectives. Also speaking on the issue, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr Gar-

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ba Umar, said he only heard about the said call for boycott of the election in the media, adding that IPOB had not claimed responsibility. Umar who said this while speaking with journalists gave assurances that the police would ensure a peaceful election in the state. “We have the capacity to provide a peaceful atmosphere in Anambra State for that election. “I have not heard from IPOB that it would stop the election apart from what was published in the media, but that is for the media. “Nobody or group can issue such threat and succeed because we have all it will take

to subdue such threat. “The people of the state have the right to have periodic elections to choose their leaders; nobody or group can stop them from exercising such right. We can’t allow it. “We are fully on the ground and we can suppress such threats,” he said. Umar, who assumed office in the state on June 21, said consultations were on with relevant stakeholders in the state to ensure a peaceful poll. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that stakeholders, including political parties and Ohanaeze, the apex Igbo sociocultural body, had cautioned IPOB after it called for the boycott of the guber poll.

Senator empowers 3,000 women in Adamawa The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District of Adamawa State in the upper legislative chambers on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Binta Masi on Saturday presented monetary assistance to over 3,000 women in the state to boost their petty businesses. Presenting the assistance at a ceremony in Michika, Masi said the gesture was to help women victims of insurgency in the district who were just returning to pick up their lives once again. The lawmaker added that the assistance was based on the belief that the women were more concerned in managing little assistance in supporting the family. She called for peaceful coexistence among the diverse people of the area, noting that they should not allow the insurgency create suspicion and mistrust among them. “In this area there is no family that has no Christian and Muslim among it; we must therefore not allow this incident of Boko Haram divide us. “We must unite and continue to sup-

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port and pray for our leaders at all levels to succeed in bringing more peace and development.” Masi tasked the women to embrace farming by keying into the various em-

powerment programmes in agriculture introduced by government. Also speaking at the occasion, Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa, lauded Masi for her special concern in women and tasked the beneficiaries to ensure judicious utilisation of the fund provided them to start or boost their businesses. Bindow noted that the contribution of women to his victory and that of APC at all levels in the state, renewed his administration’s commitment to people oriented programmes like empowerment, agriculture, health and roads. The National President of Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Mr David Kadzai, who delivered a lecture on unity and peaceful coexistence, called for tolerance among the diverse people of the area. Kadzai, who hails from Michika, said that without peace no meaningful development would take place. He lauded Masi for her efforts in promoting peace and empowering the underprivileged, adding that YOWICAN will continue to support her in that direction.

A 2019 presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Udoka Charles Udeogaranya, has challenged the people of voting age in Anambra State to ignore, discard and thrash every form of idea, statement or message that they should not vote in the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Udeogaranya, who describes himself as an authentic political leader of Ndigbo in Nigeria and an origin of Anambra State noted that for several years, “I, alongside other stakeholders and genuine Igbo leaders have vigorously campaigned for Ndigbo to participate vigorously in all electoral processes. And in recent times, even in the last 2015 elections in Lagos State, this long noble campaign resulted in Ndigbo being elected in their places of abode outside Igboland as both federal and state House members. “To, therefore, stand and watch this atrocity and an unimaginable destruction of several years of our hard fought labour by anyone that wants to take Ndigbo back to the usual nonchalant attitude towards active electoral process and participation, is disheartening. “I, therefore, call on all gubernatorial aspirants from all the political parties participating in the Anambra Guber election to take the message of full participation of Anambra people in the upcoming election, to all the nook and cranny of the state. “God willing, an Igbo will be elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2019 presidential election, and God willing, that person could be me by God’s grace. “Nigeria belongs to all of us and all of us will make it work, for the good of all the people of Nigeria.” He said.

Lagos LG poll: I’ll not abandon you, chairmanship aspirant tells residents A chairmanship aspirant in IfakoIjaiye Local Government Area in Lagos State, Mr Oloruntoba Oke, has promised not to abandon the people, if elected into office in the July 22 local government election. Oke, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), told newsmen in Lagos that leaders, especially at the grassroots, must always be sensitive to the needs of the people, and strive to meet them. According to him, the welfare of the people, provision of basic amenities and security remain the primary responsibility of any leader in government. “People at the grassroots must be listened to because they determine our political fate; we must be attentive to the yearnings and demands of the people. “What I am bringing to the table now is my experience. There are some things I did not have then which I have now. So I can do it in a better way,” he said. Oke, a former Executive Chairman of the council, said that no government could perform 100 per cent, but he would, along with his team, achieve 70 to 80 percent. The aspirant said his administration would make effort to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the area, promising to operate an open door policy to move the council forward. He said that Ifako-Ijaiye Tuntun Community would be given special priority because of the need to address the challenges facing the area in terms of roads.

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Igbo Intelligentsia Forum writes Osinbajo, insists on restructured Nigeria Continued from page 1 the government to start reconsidering its position on restructuring of Nigeria in a manner that grants greater autonomy to the federating units, as they see that as the one single panacea to the myriads of agitation across the country and help douse the mounting tension. In the letter which the group said was in response to a similar one written to the Acting President by a coalition of Northern youth groups requesting him to set the machinery in motion to allow Igbos actualise their dream of the sovereign nation of Biafra, they disowned and condemned Nnamdi Kanu’s call for the creation of the state of Biafra and disassociated themselves from the move. The letter was signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Chief Joseph Chukwuma Ikunna; National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Katch Onunuju; Coordinator Northern Zone, Chief Clement Aguiyi; Coordinator – UK, Nze Barr Sympathy Chiboko Nwosu and four Trustees, including Obiora Onyilofor, Dr. E. O. Eke, Mazi Chibuzo Oguoma and Barr Ikechukwu Ikeji. While faulting Kanu for what they described as his vicious rhetoric, the group said however that it was unfair that the coalition of Arewa Youths chose to engage in selective perception and double standards in castigating the hate speech by Kanu, IPOB and MASSOB. They also condemned all acts of violence and hate speeches irrespective of its origin, “as we firmly believe that Nigeria cannot make progress through selective tolerance of violence and killings or in the application of double standards in law enforcement.” Cataloguing activities of persons and groups from other regions, who they said have said worse things than Kanu and the Igbo groups have said, the Igbo Intelligentsia Forum said, “We consider it unfair that the coalition of Arewa Youths chose to engage in selective perception and double standards in castigating the hate speech by Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB and MASSOB. “While we disagree with, and condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s vicious rhetoric, let us not forget that before him, there were a number of precedents. We crave your indulgence to briefly discuss them, by the regions in which/where they occurred.” According to them, “There was Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo of Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, who was more vehement in the use of intemperate language against Northerners in agitating for resource control and self determination for his Niger Delta people. “In like manner, the Niger Delta Avengers caused the Nigerian state monumental losses in revenue by the consistent blowing up of oil pipelines, but at no point were Niger Deltans given a quit

notice from Northern Nigeria. Probably because it was understood that Alhaji Asari-Dokubo and the Niger Delta Avengers did not have the mandate of the Niger Delta people to speak or act on their behalf. Had such quit notice been given we would have stood shoulder to shoulder with them to object to it. “There was also Chief Ganiyu Adams of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), the pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, who agitated and still supports the creation of a sovereign state for the Yoruba people. He was even arrested for violent clashes perpetrated by his organisation against law enforcement agents, which at different times led to the loss of lives. Infact, the OPC got involved in the July 1999 violent clashes between the Yoruba and Hausa community in Shagamu, leading to loss of many lives on both sides. “Unconnected with the OPC, there was another violent clash in March 2016 between the Hausa and Yoruba community at Mile 12, Lagos, which led to the loss of at least 10 lives. Also in March 2017, Police Force Headquarter in Abuja announced that 46 people were killed and 96 wounded in a lethal clash between the Hausa and Yoruba communities in Ile Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization. “These violent clashes notwithstanding, the Yorubas were never given quit notice to leave Northern Nigeria, neither were the acts of omission or commission of Ganiyu Adams blamed on all Yorubas. At the height of the agitation, we cannot remember any Yoruba leader condemning Ganiyu Adams, neither were Yoruba leaders held responsible for Gani’s agitation for the creation of Oodua Republic. Had any such quit notice been given, we the Igbos would have objected to it. “Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram, levied war against the Nigerian state in the last 6-8 years. Shekau and his group had actually installed an Islamic caliphate in parts of the North East and also declared loyalty to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). “Shekau and his group have caused the country monumental damages in terms of human lives of both Christians and Muslims and the devastation of an entire region (the North East). Their campaign of violence and death has achieved widespread footprints across the North and Abuja. As we speak, people still die every day, including our gallant soldiers, as a result of the activities of Boko Haram, yet no section of Nigeria has given Northerners quit notice to leave their region as a result of the sins of “Abubakar Shekau and Boko Haram, as all Nigerians realise that this would be a treasonable offence. It is also not on record that Northern leaders publicly castigated the activities of Boko Haram, until recently when the Nigerian military degraded them.” They also alluded to the ac-

tivities of the Fulani herdsmen across many regions of the country without anyone attacking people from the region of the herdsmen, “Virtually every region of this country has been victim of the violence committed by Fulani herdsmen, including the South East. Yet no region is calling for the expulsion of Fulani herdsmen from their various domains in spite of the wanton destruction of lives and properties they unleash on their host communities. “Neither have Igbos ever killed members of their host communities in any part of the country, but rather live peacefully side by side, investing and creating jobs and business opportunities for people of all ethnicities” Insisting that Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB do not have the mandate of Ndigbo to seek for secession from Nigeria, they said, “neither can Ndigbo be held responsible for his/their words or actions, just like the Niger Delta Region, the Yoruba people and the Hausa/

Fulani/Kanuri peoples are not being held responsible for the actions of Asari-Dokubo, Ganiyu Adams and Abubakar Shekau, respectively. “The vast majority of Ndigbo have not confirmed their intention to secede, neither do we believe they will, as they are a major stakeholder group in project Nigeria and have continuously shown it through our investment and migration to and in all parts of the nation. It will therefore be counter-productive to opt out of a country we have contributed tremendously in building, and showcasing on the world stage. “This vast majority of Ndigbo look forward to a restructured Nigeria that will grant greater autonomy to the federating units in conducting their affairs. This vast majority are open and willing to cooperate and collaborate with all groups who are interested in a restructured Nigeria. “Igbo is tired of being used as Nigeria’s scapegoats and cannon

fodder. One of the reasons fueling the discontent of Igbo Youths as epitomised by the actions of IPOB/MASSOB is the routine killing of Igbo, even for things they have absolutely no connection with. It is inconceivable that any group of people will be happy that the only solution to conflict resolution is the killing of their people. The action of the routine killing of our people is against equity and natural justice. “Another significant reason for agitation of youth groups in the South East is the obvious marginalisation of the region by the Federal Government. The region is suffering severe infrastructure deficit and the absence of significant federal presence. For example, the only Federal Government commercial venture in the South East is the moribund Nigerian Coal Corporation, while other regions have petro-chemical, steel, aluminum, defence, fertilizer, iron ore, liquefied natural gas, power plant ventures etc.

L-R: Sen. Binta Masi; Adamawa State Governor, Muhammadu Bindow and Hon. Jibrin Satumari, at the inauguration of Women Empowerment Programme sponsored by the senator in Michika, Adamawa… on Sunday.

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has arrested 100 suspected members of the dreaded cult group, Badoo, who have been terrorizing residents of the state especially in the Ikorodu axis. This is just as the State Government has cautioned residents to desist from carrying out jungle justice on suspected members of the gang, as government would leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of any dastardly act to justice. For some time now, the members of the Badoo cult group have been fingered in violent killings in Ikorodu axis, a development which had prompted some suspected members of the group to be lynched through mob action. The 100 suspects were arrested in a joint operation carried out by men of the Lagos State Police Command, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Odua People’s Congress

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(OPC), as well as local vigilantes including Onyabo in Ikorodu on Saturday. The team, in the operation which started early in morning, moved around Ikorodu and combed the suspected hideouts of the members of the gang from street to street. The combined security team led by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Lagos Police Command, Mr. Imohimi Edgal and the RRS Commander, ACP Olatunji Disu, specifically combed black spots and suspected areas such as Ikorodu, Ibeshe, Ita Maja, Ijede, Ipakodo and other areas, arresting about 100 suspects for questioning. The exercise was a follow up to a meeting which the National Coordinator of Odua Peoples’ Congress, Chief Gani Adams and Onyabo leaders held with security chiefs in the State last Friday. Confirming the operation, Pub-

lic Relation Officer of Lagos State Police Command, ASP Olarinde Famous–Cole said about 40 police and RRS vehicles were used for the operation, adding that the exercise was part of the ongoing efforts to rid the State of the activities of the dreaded cult group. He said: “We can confirm the arrest of 100 suspected members of the dreaded cult group, Badoo, and they are helping with ongoing investigation into the activities of the gang. “Government is on top of the situation and we like to use this medium to caution the people to desist from jungle justice. “We also like to assure residents that they are free to go about their normal activities without let or hindrance, as the police and other security agencies in the State are poised to make the State uncomfortable and hot for criminal elements to perpetrate their nefarious activities,” Famous–Cole said.

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Kalu mentors Nigerian students on education of youth Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia The former governor of Abia state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, at the weekend counseled Nigerian students to know what the purpose of education is in their lives. Speaking as a Guest Lecturer at a one-day lecture colloquium captioned, ‘Education of the Youth: Yesterday, Today and in the Future’ and organized by Abia State Students Association in association with Business Administration students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), the former governor described education as “an instrument for developing an individual socially, mentally, physically, emotionally, morally and psychologically.” He noted that “the general assumption is that we go to school to become a better person. No doubt, that is what it is. School prepares us and changes us to change our environment,” he said querying the impact and place of the educated youth in the society. According to him, “being a student is a time for discovery”, stating ‘discovery is what defines what you ndo with your life outside school,” citing cases of people who went into other professions outside what they studied in the school or read courses other than the ones they desired. Putting into consideration the changing times and the sprouting of new technological inventions in the world, Chief Kalu said “tomor-

row’s future will be with us. What happens, what will you be doing?” stating that this call for a refocusing of Nigeria education curriculum to accommodate teachings in new technology. “However, while waiting for that to happen, the youth must not sit back and wait. It is not enough to buy whatever gadget is sold in the market and enjoy the same”, he said and advised the youthful students to use the gadgets to learn new trends and prepare themselves for the future. “Be more inquisitive. Make all the mistakes you ever want to make. Don’t be afraid to make them. Explore what technology has offered you. Be pragmatic. Try out things. Work on your ideas. They will eventually pay off”, he advised them. He also warned the students to be mindful of what they do with their lives as students, noting that “cultism has never led anyone to establish a conglomerate, it may however lead you to thuggery. If that is what you desire, I do not desire that for you.” Citing Mark Zuckerberg of facebook, Bill Gates of Microsoft and himself as all school dropouts, as well as Jack Ma of Alibaba.com, he warned the students that he was not against education, but however noted that in view of the current recession in the society, empowerment of students is crucial to enable them complete their academic pursuit which he did as the state governor more than ten years ago.

FG reassures support to Mambila-Fulani crises’ victims Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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The federal government has re-iterated its commitment to support the victims of Mambilla-Fulani crises in Taraba state. Thousands of people were reportedly killed and several properties worth millions of naira destroyed following the communal crisis that erupted between the Mambilla Plateau and Fulani Sardauna Local Government Areas of Taraba State when the State assembly attempted to pass a bill that will bring open grazing to an end. The Director General of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Engr Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja during an assessment visit to victims of the crises quartered in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Gembu and Nguroje in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba, reiterated governments resolve to bring to book anybody fingered in the unwarranted crises. Maihaja, who was represented by the Director of Search and Rescue Air Commodore Sonny

Paul Ohemu told the IDPs that the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, was deeply worried about the attacks and explained govements efforts to ameliorate their plight. He also conveyed the sympathy of Federal Government to those affected by the crisis and advised the communities to remain calm adding that they should desist from unnecessary destruction of lives and property. He informed the victims that the Acting President had sent the team to carry out on the spot assessment of the situation with a view to supplying some relief materials to meet the needs of the IDPs. The assessment, according to him would include visit some of affected areas to ascertain the extent of the damages. The NEMA team also paid a courtesy visit to the Paramount Ruler of the Mambilla Plateau, Dr Shehu Baju, who appreciated the prompt intervention of security agencies in bringing the situation under control and the families that are hosting some of the IDPs.

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel (2nd r); his wife, Mathar (r); Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio (2nd l) and the PDP Chairman, Obong Paul Ekpo, during the funeral ceremony of the Paramount Ruler of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Okuku Augustus Assiak at Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom… at the weekend.

AIB seeks police support, trains officers for performance during accident

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has successfully trained the first batch of 20 police officers at its headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The training of the police officers, AIB said, would further secure aircraft site in case of an accident and would create awareness to police across the country on the importance of securing crash sites. The police officers were drawn from Airports Command and Special Protection Unit at the Ikeja Police Command in Lagos for the two days exercise in Lagos. AIB also said that the second batch of the training is scheduled to commence in Abuja in the next one week, assuring that with training of the officers, the era of tampering with accident investigative evidences was over. The General Manger, Security and Industries for AIB, Mr. Olumide Osineye, who coordinated the training for the officers, said that the exercise would further enhance the performance of accident investigators in the bureau in case of an accident. Osineye in an interview with journalists, during the training,

said that the novel idea was the brainchild of the Commissioner of AIB, Engr. Akin Olateru who insisted that police officers must be adequately trained to support its accident investigation. Osineye explained that the training was put together to provide the aviation security awareness to police officers and also to explain the roles of the police at aircraft accident sites. He declared that the training cut across police officers posted to the airport command and also those at the Special Protection Unit at Ikeja deployed to AIB. He told journalists that the team would be a part of the AIB’s team in case of any accident as first responders to move to the accident sites to give the investigative team the necessary support especially in controlling evidences. He said: “When an accident occurs, the wreckage is a very important entity and there are items of the aircraft that need to be preserved. Experience has shown that most of our police officers are just pulled from anywhere without any background or awareness on accident investigation. “The danger is that when you are not aware, you will just do to the best of your limits, but when

you are aware, you know the rudiments, you know the procedures and what should be avoided, protected and preserved. “So, the main benefit is that this category of people will be able to control an accident site so that there will not be any tampering with the evidences or critical items like the Flight Data Recorder and Voice Data Recorder and other relevant items that can help in investigation of an accident.” He assured that the exercise would be conducted quarterly while efforts would be made to ensure that majority of police officers in the country were trained. In case of redeployment, Osineye insisted that it would still be an added advantage to the industry as accident could occur anywhere within the country without prior notice. “Even when they are redeployed, it is still going to be a value added because accident can occur anywhere at any location and without telling you. So, the more we train, the more we add value and the more we increase the number of people who already have awareness. If it is possible to let all the police to have the awareness, that will be fantastic.

Police, local Vigilante storm Badoo hideouts in Ikorodu, arrest over 100 suspects Oguntade Ismaila

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Police officers, in conjunction with members of Odua Peoples Congress (OPC), on Saturday stormed the different hideouts of deadly criminal gang in Ikorodu, Lagos State, popularly known as “Badoo.” It was learnt that the raid was a follow up to series of meetings the police authority had with different local vigilante in the area. Members of OPC and other vigilante groups who were versed with the terrain, had led heavily armed police officers to

some locations suspected to be the den of the group members, where over 100 of them were arrested. The Daily Times gathered that the unabated activities of the cult members had compelled the Lagos state police authority to approach OPC leader, Otunba Gani Adams, last week for possible collaboration and assistance to curb the lawless act of the group in the of the state. According to the source, the recent attacks by the Badoo group, in which some lives were lost, compelled the police au-

thority in the state to meet with Adams and his men. “Sincerely, the activities of those Badoo boys must be stopped; this massacre must not be allowed to go on unabated; it is seriously threatening the serenity of that town,” said some community members who spoke with our reporter. “The serial attacks by those boys in Ikorodu are becoming a thing of worry for the police in the state; the police considered it imperative and expedient to seek for partnership of vigilante groups in Ikorodu, led by the Gani Adams faction of the OPC.

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Mental stability test: FRSC sets up Cobra Squad in FCT

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Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army, during the free medical service to the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs’) camp, Chibok, as part of the activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration, Borno State… at the weekend.

CJN charges political class to live within the confines of law

Edem Edem, Calabar

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, has charged the political class and other Nigerians to eschew favouritism but live within the confines of the law as the law is no respecter of persons. Speaking at the State reception and banquet in his honour, Justice Onnoghen said, “each and every one of us should try to leave within the confine of the law and the constitution of this country, if we are able to do just that, we would be sure of ensuring peace and unity.” He further said, “We will be sure of making out justice because you see when we live by the law and not by impunity that is the way forward, so cooperate with the judiciary of this country by living and doing everything you can within the ambit of the law because the

law governs every activity of our daily lives. “It has been let down and it is there, but when you go in and do something wrong and you say you can buy your way through, people think like that, it is no more and no longer fashionable, that is what have brought us to the state we are now, so please let us break away from that and God will bless us,” he prayed. Justice Onneghen thanked the people and government of Cross River state for the honour done him and his wife. He said he thank God for the humility of realising that, there is no other way for him except to do that which he ought to do. “I thank the Cross River state government again for the honour done me but this event was to have taken place within the legal vacation, we originally agreed for July

29 but phone call came that they will be held today, and knowing that it is my wife’s birthday which we usually celebrate quietly, I had to put a call to her and she said no trouble. She could be here and still do her own quietly.” Presenting a customized Bible and a gold jewel to the Chief Justice, Governor Ben Ayade urged him to reconstruct the judiciary pointing out that he was sure that he will make the state proud and the judiciary will finally be better. “We the people of Cross River state are proud of your legal history, we are particularly proud because we are sure by the time you are done, at the fullness of time, the people of Cross River state will once more say we are indeed not just leading in tourism, not just because we are very elegant class of people but truly we have very brilliant super stars who have risen to the top.”

Gov Akeredolu donates N25m relief materials to victims of Ajapa army/ militant clash ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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The Ondo state governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has donated relief materials to victims whose properties were destroyed during a heavy clash between wanted militants and soldiers in the agrarian community of Ajapa in Ese Odo local council area. Mr. Akeredolu who made the donation at the weekend said the task of ensuring a maximum

security in the state should not be the duty of the security agencies. Governor Akeredolu made the donation of materials worth of N25 million to the victims and asked for their support in ensuring security agencies flush out criminals in the community. Represented by his deputy, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, he said that the relief materials were donated to effect the hardship the people are passing through since they

have been displaced. The governor had earlier frowned at how some soldiers deployed to the area rendered the poor residents of the community homeless by their actions. He urged the locals to guard themselves against reoccurrence of another army invasion by reporting suspected activities of criminals to the security agencies in the local council.

Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set for total enforcement of the mental stability test on recalcitrant drivers following the inauguration of a special patrol team codenamed Cobra squad in the FCT to arrest traffic offenders. In a statement signed by the FRSC Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, the special patrol team came a day before the planned nationwide enforcement of mental stability/ psychological examination of traffic offenders by the Corps as evidence of its preparedness for showdown with offenders. Kazeem said that the exercise will focus on life threatening violations such as use of phone while driving, route violation, traffic light violation, dangerous driving and overloading. Inaugurating the special patrol team, the Corps Marshal, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, said that 10 well-equipped patrol motorcycles, five vans and an ambulance have been dedicated to the exercise in the FCT. Oyeyemi said he would personally lead the FCT squad, adding that similar teams and logistics would be deployed subsequently at the zonal level before the end of July. According to him, the special patrol team would operate outside the normal patrol schedule of the Corps in the FCT and other parts of the country. ``Let me sound a note of warning to all road users: the

Corps will not tolerate any form of assault on its personnel. ``With the support of the Federal Ministry of Justice if need be, I will press for maximum punishment of culprits and ensure that I send them to jail. ``FRSC officials are law enforcement agents funded by the government to ensure the safety of Nigerians on the road, but road users especially passengers are fund of assaulting them. ``I will get them arrested and with the help of the InspectorGeneral of Police, criminal cases will be filed against them. It is not a threat, I have started that already,’’ he said. The Corps Marshal said that flashpoint points of traffic violations in the territory would be effectively manned by FRSC officials backed by ambulances. Oyeyemi, who noted that his announcement of the mental stability test had been misinterpreted by a section of the public, said the Corps would remain focused in the discharge of its responsibilities. ``I have never said the issue of psychiatric test or any form, I am very focused on what I am doing, I will take them (offenders) to the appropriate hospital and they will run a mental and psychological evaluation to confirm they are fit for driving. ``This is one of the criteria before you obtain licence. I just want to reconfirm the mental and psychological state of offenders before the appropriate sanctions are meted out on them.

Delta poly students allege extortion during clearance Nosa Akenzua, Asaba Ordinary National Diploma (OND) graduates of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, have accused the staff of the institution of extortion by during their clearance, and urged the rector to call the erring staff to order to enable them (the students) complete the exercise. The students, who spoke to our reporter in an interview, said the staff collect between N100 and N500 from them before attending to them each time they visited some of the various clearance units for signature. They wondered why they have to compel them to pay money at various clearance units, saying it was a deliberate attempt by some of the staff to defraud them, noting that such move was another form of advance fraud that needed to be checked by the polytechnic management. A graduate of the institution, who craved anonymity for fear of been victimized, told our correspondent that it has become a routine for some staff in Sports

and Bursary Division to collect money from students against their will, describing such moves as ‘’daylight robbery’’ since they (students) don’t path with the money on their own volition. She said, ‘’for us to change bank draft to school fees receipts, you will have to pay N100. Again, at the sports unit, you will also pay N100 compulsorily before you can be attended to by the staff and failure to pay this money, they will yell at you unnecessarily or ask you to come on a later date. ‘’In the Bursary Division, they will request for N500 from you before they sign your clearance form and if you don’t pay, they will not sign your clearance form. Most times, they will simply look at you with anger and say,’ you are not ready to clear.’’ While recalling with nostalgia how the former rector, Dr. Snapp Oboreh, tackled such event the last time staff attempted to extort students, pointing that with the change of guard, it seemed the evil trend has been rejuvenated by some dissident staff, even as they called on the polytechnic’s management to address the situation.

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Ambode: Our dream is for Lagos to become world’s cleanest city Peter Fowoyo

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Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to bequeath the state with a functional, robust and sustainable waste management system that would transform the State into the cleanest city in the world. Speaking at the Phase One Implementation Launch of Visionscape Sanitation Solutions Limited, an environmental utility group appointed as partner by the state government to implement the new environmental policy encapsulated in the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), Governor Ambode said his dream all along had always been to positively affect the State as far as waste management is concerned, and that his commitment to follow it through was unwavering.

The governor, represented by the state’s Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Samuel Adejare, said the soft launch of the new waste management policy was a dream comes true, and a demonstrable evidence of what determination and proper planning could bring into fruition. His words: “Coming here and seeing these fantastically looking vans and trucks of Visionscape that would be used for waste management in the state is inspiring and encouraging. This is just a small bit of what we intend to launch through the CLI in days to come. “I must say I am one of the happiest persons in the world today because a lot of people thought that this would not be achieved but here we are today launching the first phase. “I just want to say here that we have always be-

lieved in Visionscape and if not, we would not have chosen the consortium to do this for us. We firmly believe in the firm; we are standing by them because we know they can do it and they will do it and make Lagos to be the cleanest city in the world by the grace of God. “We are very glad and satisfied with the giant strides Visionscape is taking in ensuring that we achieve the aim that we have all sat down to set. I just want to admonish members of staff of the firm that apart from what they would be paid, they should see this as their own contribution to making Lagos what we all want it to be, which is to become the cleanest city in the world.” Earlier, in his opening remarks, Visionscape’s Executive Director, Mr. Harry Ackerman, said the company was delighted to be part of the journey to make

Lagos a clean State, assuring that modern techniques and technologies in waste management would be deployed to provide top class services for the people. He said: “Our top priority is to ensure that the management and the waste management needs of Lagos are met. We will do this by implementing sustainable long-term solutions that are tailor-made for Lagos specifically. “We have also developed sound business models, processes and technologies which are a central component of our integrated waste management plan. We are refurbishing, building and upgrading waste management facilities located in different parts of the State. These include engineered sanitary landfills, transfer loading stations, material recovering facilities and multiple maintenance centres,” he added.

LASU set to begin online part-time degree programmes Iniobong Iwok

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State University (LASU) has finalised arrangement to begin an online parttime degree programme this September 2017. The online programme, which has been approved by the National University Commission (NUC) is expected to be in partnership with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). This was disclosed by the director of public relations in the institution, Ademola Adekoya, in an interview with the Daily Times. He stated that the part time programme would be handled by the newly established Open and Distance Learning Research Institute which is headed by Professor Peter Okebukola, former NUC boss. Adekoya stressed that

the programmes would Begin with two course, accounting and business administration, adding that other course would be added gradually in the coming years. He revealed that all lectures assignment and academic materials would be done and handle online, adding that students would be able to enrol and carry out their academy programme any were in the world. He said: “The programme would begin with accounting and business administration, we have received approval from the NUC, and the newly established open and distance learning and research institute is headed by professor Okebukola.” “We have invited expert that would train our lecturers and we are also partnering with NOUN,” Adekoya added.

RRS nab two cable theft suspects in Lagos

Oguntade Ismaila

ÏÏÏOperatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command in separate incidents on Sunday arrested two suspects over the vandarlisation of cable and transformer. The suspects, Oladele Elegbede, 54; and Andrew Onoriode 25, were arrested early in the morning by the operatives in Dopemu and Alausa area of the State with vandalised cable and transformer earth. One of the suspects, a grandfather of three, Oladele Elegbede, who is a trained electrician, was arrested early Saturday morning by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad in Dopemu for vandalising transformer cables. Elegbede from Ilaro, Ogun state, was caught while vandalizing transformer cables in Dopemu at around 4:37 a.m. yesterday. Elegbede had a week before the incident stolen cables around the transformer throwing the entire community into darkness. Some of the residents of the area, who followed Elegbede to RRS Head-

quarters in Alausa, alleged that he was the one responsible for the vandalisation of the transformer cable last Monday. Elegbede, who was caught with a cutting plier confessed that he vandalised cables whenever he was broke. He added that he had sold vandalised cables in Railway Crossing more than seven times. In his confession, the suspect said: “I was arrested around to 5:00 a.m. I went to that transformer to operate. I was there last week. I cut cable whenever I am broke. I have three grandchildren. My wife is dead. “The last cable I sold weighed 1 kilo. I was paid N1500. I sold it at Oju Irin Pen Cinema. The one I just cut can fetch me N1300.” According to a scrap metal dealer who the suspect fingered as his buyer, Abdulsamod Yau, “I have bought cable from him (pointing to Elegbede) like seven times.” The second cable thief, Andrew Onoriode 25, who claimed to be a casual staff of Nigerian Bottling Company, Agidingbi plant, Ikeja was arrested behind Shoprite Ikeja with a freshly cut armoured cable believed to belong to the Lagos State Ministry of Works.

L-R: Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboyi Ketu LCDA, Mr. Koya Olakunle; Women Leader, Mrs. Esther Arowolo; Chairmanship Aspirant, Hon. Peter Olugbenga Tambi and PDP Women Leader, Kosofe Local Government, Chief (Mrs.) Ajalekoko Adedoyin, during the PDP’s flag-off rally, at the Agboyi Ketu LCDA, Lagos… at the weekend.

Deputy gov condoles Onu Ibaji over son’s death

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deputy governor of Kogi state, Elder Simon Achub,a has condoled with the Onu Ibaji and chairman Ibaji Traditional Council, HRH Chief John Egwemi, over the death of his son, Professor Victor Egwemi. Achuba, who described the death of the professor as a huge lost to the

family and Kogi state at large, said it would be difficult to fill the vacuum the death has created in the educational umpire of the state. The deputy governor, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Akor Sylvester, described the deceased as a young gentleman whose contri-

butions to educational development would not be forgotten while praying God to repose his soul and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Achuba said death is inevitable, urging all Christians to prepare at all times and do what is right and just in the eyes

of the Lord. He enjoined those the professor left behind to see his death as an act of God, noting that death is a necessary end. Professor Victor Egwemi, till his death, was the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Ibrahim Babagida University, Lampai, Niger state.

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Soldiers in Lagos carry out clean-up exercise Joy Anyim

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the activities lined up to commemorate the 2017 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army in Lagos on Saturday engaged in a massive clean-up of Mushin area, an industrial hub and a congested residential area with inadequate sanitation and low-quality housing in Lagos Mainland. At the scene of the incident, soldiers who were led by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Peter

Dauke, and the 9 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Elias Attu, were seen clearing the refuse dumps and the drains blocked by bottles of water, nylons and waste. Speaking at the exercise, Dauke said the environmental sanitation is part of the many activities set aside for the celebration. Emphasising on the need for the exercise as spearheaded by the soldiers, the GOC said the act will further boost the Army-Public relations. In his words, “Sanitation is one of the activi-

ties lined up for this years’ Army Day celebration which will be followed by a medical outreach. “Sanitation is the civic responsibility of everyone and we feel part of our corporate social responsibilities is to interface with the public and the government in this vicinity. “This is why we are contributing our quota by interfacing with other security agencies to keep this vicinity clean,” he told newsmen. Appealing to residents of Mushin to maintain a clean and healthy envi-

ronment, he emphasised that cleanliness is next to godliness. He said, “Everyone should ensure that they do everything possible to make their environment clean. Our environment must be clean for us to live healthily.” Residents of the area who also came out for the clean-up expressed gratitude to the Army for their intervention in spite of the heavy down pour which further made the area more messy. Traders who expressed gratitude to the soldiers admitted that the effort was well appreciated and as such will be sustained to keep the area clean and healthy.

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Colloquium to honour Professor Abubakar Momoh holds in Lagos ÏÏÏA

coalition of organisations has slated a colloquium in Lagos in honour of one of Nigeria’s renowned scholars, Abubakar Momoh, professor of Political Science at the Lagos State University (LASU). The organisations which include the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Labour and other civil society platforms are planning the one day event in memory of the late scholar of Political Theory who is not only widely published in internationally acclaimed journals and books around the world but has contributed significantly to the revolutionary movement in the country. Scheduled to hold on July 3, 2017 at the Main Auditorium of LASU, Ojo, with the main theme, ‘Nigeria in Crisis: Rethinking Economic Policies and Posing Alternative Developmental and Political Options,’ the colloquium is also to feature other sub themes. Former ASUU Chairman, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Professor Omotoye Olorode is

expected to speak on the main theme of the event to be chaired by Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Other speakers on the sub themes include Executive Director, Community Life Project, Mrs Ngozi Iwerre who will speak on “The Civil Society Organisations And The Challenge Of ReBuilding Broad Social Movement in Nigeria.” President of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union, Mr. Aderemi Ojo and a former president, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr. Lanre Arogundade, also Coordinator, International Press Centre, Lagos will talk on “Students’ Movement In Retrospect: The Way Forward” while two Labour activists, Dr Femi Aborishade, a Lawyer with bias on Labour matters and Mr Issa Aremu, General Secretary, National Union of Textiles, Tailoring and Garments (NUTG) will discuss “Labour Struggles on Neo-Liberalism And Electoral Reforms”.

Lagos Safety Commission gets private partnership on safety Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose (m), inspecting some failed portions of roads at Olobe (behind stadium complex), Ajowa(Off Bawa Road), NTA/Federal Poly Satellite Campus and Falegan/Ilawe in Ekiti State…at the weekend. With him, is the Commissioner of Works, Mrs. Funmiajayi Ogun Orin and others.

Delta community seeks police protection over arson on Madonna School

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏResidents of Okpanam community in Oshimili North local government area of Delta state, on Sunday called on the police authorities to beef up security at Madonna School for Children with Special Needs, located in the town. Making the call in a letter to the State Police Commissioner, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, dated June 29, 2017, a copy of which was sent to the Secretary to State Government at the weekend, Mr. Ovie Agas and other relevant individuals and bodies, the Ugoan Okpanam, HRM Michael Mbanafo Ogbolu reminded the Police Commissioner that the school was forcefully shut down on February 27, 2017 when some hoodlums invaded

the school, wounded some Reverend Sisters and destroyed some properties belonging to them. This heinous act, led to the closure of the school and the inmates forcefully asked to return to their various homes, he said. The monarch said, days after the incident, Okpanam community wrote to the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to intimate him on the incident and prayed for his intervention in order to ensure, among others, that justice was done and the safety of lives and property in and around the school was guaranteed and that the school is not relocated from the town. Okpanam community also appealed to the State Government to acquire the land where the school is located and hand it over to the school authorities,

he added. He said the plight of the school came up at the Town Hall Meeting with the State Governor, held at Akwukwu-Igbo on June 8, 2017, where he directed the Secretary to State Government to liaise with stakeholders to ensure the necessary security that would lead to the reopening of the school. And, in compliance with that directive, he said, the Secretary to State Government summoned stakeholders, including the Catholic Bishop of IsseleUku Diocese, Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul, priests of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Okpanam and Okpanam community led by his humble self to a meeting in his office. At that meeting, he said the state government indicated interest to safeguard

the school and went on to plead with the school authorities to proceed with the time table that would lead to the re-opening of the school for normal academic activities. Meanwhile, the police have said that those behind the arson will be brought to book warning that no stone will be left unturned to uncover the arsonists. Handing down the warning at the weekend at the Police Headquarters in Asaba during a meeting between representatives of Ugoani-In-Council, those of Madonna for Special Needs School, Youths and other stakeholders with the Police, Deputy / commissioner of Police, Samuel Ojo warned that “If you say you won’t allow Okpanam community to rest, the police will not allow you to rest.”

Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏWith several unreported accidents, incidents and fatalities resulting from lifts, escalators and travelators across the state; Gagnant Company Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost lift inspection and certification organisation, has partnered with Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), to organise a free seminar on Elevator and Escalator Safety Management for company facility managers across Nigeria. The first-of-its-kind free seminar was held at the weekend, at Vantage Hub, Ikeja, Lagos. With only eight companies in Lagos State qualified to audit elevators and other such carriers, Gagnant Company Limited has been working with the LSSC and representing the Commissione as consultants and agents in the field of lift inspection, auditing and certification. In his presentation titled ‘21st Century Facility Management’, one of the partners of GCL, Engr.

Tunde Ogunmusemi, said the company was trying to grow the importance of lift inspection noting that if buildings are safe, the occupiers will be able to do worthwhile tasks. Ogunmusemi also explained that the seminar was aimed at enforcing results so that people could enjoy their facilities. He noted that defective elevator systems could result in monumental problems especially in a city such as Lagos with 22 million residents. He said: “On daily basis, we hear of accidents and near-misses of elevator doors refusing to open and so on. Safety is the key but unfortunately, many people don’t know the inherent dangers associated with lack of safety audit.” Also speaking at the event was the managing partner of GCL, Engr. Edun Adebare, who said that facility managers and insurance companies should be regularly sensitized on the need for their elevators to be inspected and certified by the LSSC to meet international standards.

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I, AGWU BLESSING NDUKA, wish to add, NDUKA, to my name which was formerly, AGWU BLESSING. I now wish to be known and addressed as, AGWU BLESSING NDUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as OGUNTOYE BABATUNDE AMOS now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUWATOYE AMOS All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

ELETU ADENIKE NORA

AKINTOLA KEHINDE HASSAN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

WILLIAMS DOROTHY BOSE

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWIBERE ELETU ADENIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ELETU ADENIKE NORA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ganiyu Kehinde Olabode NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Akintola Kehinde Hassan. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

This is to confirm that DANLADI ABIMBOLA ASABE and WUSHISHI ABIMBOLA ASABE are the same and one person. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGOLOGBA DOROTHY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS WILLIAMS DOROTHY BOSE. All former documents remain valid. MTN Nigeria, GTB BANK and General Public please take note.

ERIKIGHO KENNETH EROWO

TIJANI RIDWAN OLUWASEUN

ANYAKEI JAMES ONYEKACHI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ERIKIGHO ZINO KENETH. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ERIKIGHO KENNETH EROWO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as OLATUNJI OLUWASEUN ADEBANJO now wish to be known and addressed as TIJANI RIDWAN OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEOYE AKOREDE TEMILOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME:

I formerly known and addressed as OLUWASESIN AKOREDE TEMILOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOYE AKOREDE TEMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing MOSAKU GBADEBO OLAONIPEKUN and MOSAKU FRANCIS OLAONIPEKUN, any of the above mentioned name, remained valid, and I wish to be known and addressed as MOSAKU GBADEBO OLAONIPEKUN. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ABISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO OLAYEMI AGBATO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ABISOLA OLUFUNMILAYO OLAYEMI OLAWUYI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS ADEKOLE MODUPE DEBORAH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as MISS MODUPE DEBORAH ONI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEKOLE MODUPE DEBORAH All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

In some of my documents my name was written as OLATUNJI OLUBUNMI OLAMIDE while in some other documents it was written as OLATUNJI OLUBUNMI AYO. I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. ORUBO TAMUNO-BO NEMI EJIT-OGUTE I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IRAWAJI EJIT-OGUTE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ORUBO TAMUNO-BO NEMI EJIT-OGUTE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AWOYIBO BEATRICE EMMANUEL

EJIOGU VITALIS SUNNY

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EHIOGU BEATRICE NWAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, AWOYIBO BEATRICE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWOSU VITALIS SUNNY, now wish to be known and addressed as, EJIOGU VITALIS SUNNY. My correct date of birth is, 17th September 1990, not 19th September 1990. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHRIS SAMSON ASONYE

MRS. NGOZI DEBORAH FELIX UDE

MRS. OSUNLANA MARY ABIOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWAULO SAMPSON ASONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHRIS SAMSON ASONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. OMOWUNMI CHRISTIANA LEMBOYE FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOWUNMI CHRISTIANA YEMBI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOWUNMI CHRISTIANA LEMBOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NGOZI DEBORAH ORJI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NGOZI DEBORAH FELIX UDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OYERINDE MARY ABIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OSUNLANA MARY ABIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS JOKE KUDI ADESHOPE MACHADO

ONUZULIKE CHINENYE JENNIFER

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS KUDI JOKE ADESHOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS JOKE KUDI ADESHOPE MACHADO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Obiweluozor Chinenye Jennifer NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Onuzulike Chinenye Jennifer. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OLUWADAMILARE - AYODELE LATIFAT FOLAKEMI

OJUKWU JANE UJU

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKUNLE LATIFAT FOLAKEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWADAMILARE - AYODELE LATIFAT FOLAKEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEKWUGO JANE UJU. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJUKWU JANE UJU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

GANIU OLAWALE ODERINDE

CORRECTION OF NAME

MISS. ANDREW GLORIA ADESUWA OMOYEME

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYEKACHI JAMES NGOZICHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANYAKEI JAMES ONYEKACHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as ODERINDE OLAWALE GANIU IDOWU, Now wish to be known and addressed as GANIU OLAWALE ODERINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as MOSES BULUS MAINA instead of MUSA BULUS. That i henceforth wish to be known and addressed as MUSA BULUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. OKOOBOH GLORIA ADESUWA OMOYEME, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS. ANDREW GLORIA ADESUWA OMOYEME. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

OKOTIE OJOMA

CHIOMA JOHN AKASIKE

ZUBEIR TOLOBA SULEMAN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing ADEGBOYEGA MATHEW KOLAWOLE and KOLAWOLE ADEGBOYEGA MATHEW that I was born on 19/01/1963. All documents bearing the above mentioned name, remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DIMAS OJOMA OKOTIE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOTIE OJOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGU CHIOMA MARIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIOMA JOHN AKASIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TOLOBA AMBADURO, now wish to be known and addressed as ZUBEIR TOLOBA SULEMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

MRS OGUNNOWO TEMITOPE ADEOLA

OCHEJE OCHE JAMES

MRS. EMEGBO BOULAYE ELAINE

GANIYU MONSURAT BIOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ODUNFA TEMITOPE ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUNNOWO TEMITOPE ADEOLA All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as OCHE JAMES SMART, Now wish to be known and addressed as OCHEJE OCHE JAMES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AYEMI BOULAYE ELAINE, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EMEGBO BOULAYE ELAINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GANIYU MONSURAT WURAOLA, Now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU MONSURAT BIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. BANKOLE MOTUNRAYO MUJIDAT NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. DADA MOTUNRAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OLUFUNSO OYINDAMOLA SALAKO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. OLUFUNSO OYINDAMOLA ONOKOYA NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OLUFUNSO OYINDAMOLA SALAKO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

KOMOLAFE JOHNSON MUYIWA.

MRS. COMFORT OCHOLE CHUKWU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OLADAPO OLAYEMI ABOSEDE, now wish to be known and MRS ADEYEMI OLAYEMI OLADAPO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as KOMOLAFE JOHNSON OLUWAMUYIWA, now wish to be known and KOMOLAFE JOHNSON MUYIWA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. COMFORT OCHOLE ONAH NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. COMFORT OCHOLE CHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I ADEOLA RALPH ADELOWO IS THE SAME PERSON AS RALPH ADEOLA ANIFOWOSHE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

TOSAN VICTORIA BOSMANMALEGHEMI

EFFERY SAMSON MEREJE SMATT

MRS ILESANMI BUSAYO TEMITOPE

YETUNDE GRACE AYODELE

AKU UNITED BROTHERS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OSUORJI PAUL MBAKWE - CHAIRMAN 2. ODINAKA EZENWA - VICE CHAIMAN 3. PAULINUS EMENNA - SECRETARY 4. BARR. JOHN O. EBOH 5. IKECHUKWU BENJAMEN KELECHUKWU- P.R.O 6. KELECHI ANYA 7. KELECHUKWU HENRY IKECHUKWU 8. JUDE ALAMAJO 9. ALAMANJO JUDE KELECHUKWU 10. UGWA DAVID PAUL AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OHAJINKPO IKENNA VICTOR 08033607664

MRS ADEYEMI OLAYEMI OLADAPO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOSAN VICTORIA MALEGHEM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOSAN VICTORIA BOSMANMALEGHEMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JEFFERY SAMSON MEREJE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED JEFFERY SAMSON MEREJE SMATT. AND JEFFERY SAMSON MEREJE SMATT AND JEFFERY SAMSON MEREJE IS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY OLD NAME REMAIN VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS. DADA MOTUNRAYO

Formerly known and addressed as MISS OBITOKUN BUSAYO TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and MRS ILESANMI BUSAYO TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YETUNDE ABIODUN ADEITAN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YETUNDE GRACE AYODELE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Public Notice 22 SALVATION GOSPEL CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM CHURCH ALADURA This is to inform the general public that the above named “Religious organisation” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990.

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DIAMOND TRANSFORMING LIVES INT’L 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 Act 1990.

CHRIST CABINET TABERNACLE ADDRESS : 18, AGUDA CRESCENT, OKE- ELETU, IKORODU, LAGOS 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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. Rev Pastor Prophet Solomon Onasanwo 2. Deaconess Winifred Onasanwo 3 Lady Evangelist Olapeju Talabi 4. Lady Leader Bukola Onasanwo 5.Mobisola Adetoun Onasanwo.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EREGARE FREEDOM EMUOBONUVIE 2. ODEGHE LESLIE EMUVOKE 3. UGWUANYI CLETUS IKENNA

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Mr. EMMANUEL SUNDAY AGUDA, 2. Mrs. MEDIATRIX OMOTAYO AGUDA, 3. Mr. DAVID SUNDAY ATIBIOKE, 4. Mr. ABIODUN GANIYU SALIU, 5. Mr. OLUFEMI EBUNOLUWA SODIPE, 6. Mr. BENSON TUNDE AKINBO, 7. Mrs OMOLARA OLUWATOYIN ONAFUYE

AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE I To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and lead to heaven. 2. To teach biblical instructions with a view of encouraging morality.

Aims And Objectives: 1. TO BRING UNITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To spread the gospel of of our Lord Jesus Christ throughout the whole world (2) To provide help for the less privileged in the society, etc

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed by: TRUSTEES.

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

SUCCOUR FOR HEALTH & EDUCATION 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. Samuel Olanrewaju Adebayo 2. Azeez Adewale Awojole 3.Olusegun Simeon Oyedeji 4. Odunayo Oluwabamise Akinwale

- Chairman - Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To provide health awareness programs and screenings irrespective of ethnicity or creed. 2. To provide educational materials, create jobs and empower youths through symposia, seminars and sports. 3. To promote other welfare programmes for the betterment of the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

THE GOOD AND GREAT GOD ASSEMBLY

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 PASTOR AKINYEMI OLUDARE FESTUS - President /Founder 2 LADY EVANGELIST AKINYEMI LARA LIZZY - Deputy President 3 PASTOR ADENIJI ADEBAYO BABATUNDE - Financial Secretary 4 MR AKINYEMI OLUFUNMIBI JOHN - General Secretary. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 To propagate the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 2 To create spiritual atmosphere where people get their problems solved, burden lifted and deliverance assured 3 To prepare an array of end-time Christian solders who will be ambassadors of Christ worldwide 4 To assist the less priviledge in making a living and having a fulfilled life. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED BY: SECRETARY.

YEMI ELEBUIBON FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: (1)PROFESSOR ADEREMI GBEMISOLA ADEOTI (2)CHIEF JIMOH BURAIMOH (3) CHIEF MURAINA OYELAMI (4)BOLADE ADEOTI (5) OGUNDEJI ELEBUIBON (6) ELEBUIBON OYINKANSOLA (7) ELEBUIBON FUNMILOLA GBEMI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : (a)PROMOTING THE YORUBA CULTURAL HERITAGE AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE,(b)TO FIGHT AGAINST WOMEN VIOLENCE (c) promoting the cultural rôles of women in the society. (d)To support every child’s basic education. Signed by ELEBUIBON FUNMILOLA GBEMI AS SECRETARY

MOUNTAIN OF POWER, TESTIMONY AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL The general public is hereby notified that the above name Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.), Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Company and Allied Matter Act 1 of 2004. Trustees are 1) Pastor Oluwatimehin Emmanuel Ayomide (2) Evangelist Ogunmola Olatoye Oyediji (3) Pastor Oladele Samuel Olusola (4) Lady Evangelist Oluwatimehin Anuoluwapo Adewunmi (5) Lady Evangelist Adesanmi Titilayo Janet . Aim and objective: 1) To promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General,Corporate Affairs Commission ,Plot 420 Tigris crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

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

GRACE TO THE BRIM MINISTRY

TEENAGE ZONE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTHS 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) Dr. David Nkiruka (3) Oba Abdulrasheed (5) Ayinla Barakat (7) Dr. Gbaja-Biamila Titilola (9) Dr. Somefun Oluwatosin.

(2) Nwankwo Ngozi (4) Faith Audu (6) Oluwatobi David ( 8) Dr.Ezeobi Paschal

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To promote welfare of Members (2) To advocate for equal opportunities for vulnerable adolescent and young persons ( 3) To strengthen participation of members in socio-economic and political activities in communities (4) To strengthen health and hygiene awareness among members ( 5) To promote economic empowerment of members through vocational,entrepreneurial and business skills training ( 6) To strengthen sexual and reproductive health among adolescent and young persons. (7) To empower adolescent and and young persons through personal development training for positive social transformation. (8) To promote positive health lifestyle among members. (9) To support members to meet their educational goals. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

ROYAL WEALTH FRIENDSHIP ORGANISATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees 1. Osuchukwu Alexander Atasis....... Chairman 2. Gold Isaac....... Vice chairman 3. Alaba kehinde Michael ....... Secretary 4. Osuchukwu Marytina uloma ....... Treasurer 5 . Okonkwo Caroline obioma. Fun. Secretary Aims and objectives 1. To cater for the welfare and needs of members 2. To strength the bond of unity, love and progress among members Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed : By -Osuchukwu Alexander Atasie.......... Chairman

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Ede Prosper Chikadibia Chairman 2. Egonu Chinagolu Comfort .A. Secretary 3. Ozougwu Rejoice Oluchi 4. Chime Chinenye Jennifer 5. Aneke Lucy Nneka AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the nations. 2. To take the message and power of God’s grace to the nations of the world. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from date of these publication. Signed Egonu Chinagolu Comfort .A. Secretary

THE LIGHTNING STARS SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA This is to inform the general public that the above named Club has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mr. Ugwu Emmanuel N. Chairman 2. Mr. Ugbor Henry O. Secretary 3. Mr. Okeke Felix C. Fin Sec. 4. Mr. Mbey Brendan O. Treasurer AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To promote the welfare, happiness and security among members. 2. To foster unity and harmony among members. 3. To Assist members financially and morally. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from date of these publication. Signed: Secretary.

THE SOLUTION WORD BIBLE CHURCH

AMAZING GRACE INTERNATIONAL SISTERS CLUB

The general public is hereby notified that the above name Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.), Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Company and Allied Matter Act 1 of 2004.

The general public is hereby inform that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matter Acts No 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) Pastor Elegbede Israel Kolawole - General Overseer /President 2) Mrs Elegbede Christianah Tunmise - Assistant General Overseer 3) Mr Ghazali Faith Godwin - Church Administrator 4) Mrs Akinsanya Bukola Bolaji - Church Treasurer 5)Mrs Babatunde Oluwatoyin - Church Secretary AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) To Serve God 2) To propagate Christ ‘s Gospel 3) To publish gospel news and other Christian Literatures etc

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1 NERCY EZENWA - PRESIDENT 2 MOORE MARGARET NKECHI – VICE PRESIDENT 3 SIYA PENUEL – SECRETARY 4 UZOAMAKA NJIDEKA UMEAKAEZE - VICE SECRETARY 5 EBERE ALEKE ASSUMPTA - SOCIAL SECRETARY 6 KAZIE FLORENCE CHIKAODILI - TREASURER 7 OGBU RACHAEL - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 8 ROSEMARY OKONKWO – PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER

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.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. To bring together a team of dedicated women with like minds in giving back to the society 2. We are committed to helping the widows and single mother by empowering them 3 We will stretch out our hands to develop project that will help elevate poverty in our society 4 We also intend to build a strong bond of unity and sound mind amongst members which in turn will be a legacy to our children to look up to

SIGNED: Adegbenro. R. Ogunbade. (ESQ) Solicitor

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 daysof this publication SIGNED :TRUSTEES

ADISABASHUA CARHIRE ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLANREWAJU MUKAILA - PRESIDENT 2. ESUOLA JAMES 3. BABATUNDE NOFIU ALANI - SECRETARY 4. OGUNLA ABIODUN 5. ABDULLAHI GANIYU - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO EXISTENCE AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO DEVELOP AND EMPOWER ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILL OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. BOLANLE AJIBOLA

ABIKE-JAGABAN HELPING HAND 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. ADEBOYE TOLULOPE OMOLARA - CHAIMAN 2. HARRIS ADEREMI URIAH - GENERAL SECRETARY 3. ADEBAYO ABIODUN AKINOLA - TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED 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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ADDITION OF NAME

HAMIDU NURAT ABOSEDE

OLUWAGBEMI SANMI AYO

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That on some of my documents, my name appears as MOJEED OLADELE RAHMAN. That I wish to add ‘EKELOJUMATI’ to my name being the name of my Grandfather. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as MOJEED - EKELOJUMATI OLADELE RAHMAN. All former document remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAITAN NURAT ABOSEDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as HAMIDU NURAT ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

That IBIAM E. IBIAM is part of my name. That I am the same person bearing EGWU FELIX IBIAM and IBIAM E. IBIAM. That E. was short written as EGWU. That all documents bearing both names mentioned above are mine and hence remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CHUKWUDOZIE CELESTINE OKECHUKWU

OKWARA FIDELIA IFEOMA

MRS. AKINNIRAN, ABIOLA IYABODE

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADELAJA ADEJOKE FOLAKE I, formerly known and addressed as KUSIMO ADEJOKE FOLAKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADELAJA ADEJOKE FOLAKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. RITA ODOMERO NWACHUKWU FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS RITA ODOMERO OGBERO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. RITA ODOMERO NWACHUKWU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS MUSILIU OLABISI MARY

RECONCILLIATION OF NAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as EZEH FRANKLIN IKENNA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHUKWUDOZIE CELESTINE OKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AMAEFULE FIDELIA IFEOMA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKWARA FIDELIA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known, called and addressed as MISS. ABORISADE, ABIOLA IYABODE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. AKINNIRAN, ABIOLA IYABODE henceforth. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly bearing as my names EYINME LYNDA CHIAMAKA,now want to have it corrected as ENYIME LINDA CHIAMAKA .All former document still remain valid, general public and other affected institutions kindly take note.

I formally wish to reconcile these names being used severally in past as truly mine and same person, reading as follows, MRS. GRACE IRENEGBE MORGAN, MRS. GRACE IRENEGBEMWEN MORGAN, MRS. GRACE MORGAN, MRS.GRACE IRENE MORGAN and now wish to be referred to as MRS. GRACE IRENEGBE MORGAN All former document remain valid,general public and UNIBEN please take note.

ADEGOKE GBADEBO SAMUEL

AKINRINADE ADERONMU

EXCEL BLESSING ESSIEN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ENO CHINYERE BLESSING

PETER ONOWA ELVYS

I formerly known and addressed as Adegoke Gbadebo Alabi, now wish to be known and addressed as Adegoke Gbadebo Samuel. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEKOLU ADERONMU, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINRINADE ADERONMU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NDU BLESSING EDIDIONG, now wish to be known and addressed as EXCEL BLESSING ESSIEN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

This is to certify/confirm that i BONEMA CHRISTOPHER ISRAEL is one and the same person as EYANRO CHRISTOPHER ISRAEL. All former documents remain valid. Skye Bank, BVN and general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ANELE CHINYERE BLESSING now wish to be known and addressed as ENO CHINYERE BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ONUOHA ELVIS PETER now wish to be known and addressed as PETER ONOWA ELVYS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

ANIKWE IFEANYI JOHN

MRS IFEDIORAH PHILOMENA CHINELO

MRS. NNAMANI CHIDINMA LILIAN

OGBUJI IHECHI

UGBWUABOR OLUCHI CYNTHIA

EDE AUGUSTIN OGBONNA

I Formerly known and addressed as OSOKOYA OLABISI MARY now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MUSILIU OLABISI MARY. General public should please take note

I formerly known and addressed as ANIKWE IFEANYI JOHN UGOCHUKWUnow wish to be known and addressed as ANIKWE IFEANYI JOHN. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKWO PHILOMENA CHINELO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IFEDIORAH PHILOMENA CHINELO. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OKOLO CHIDINMA LILIAN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NNAMANI CHIDINMA LILIAN. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGBUJI IHECHI CONFIDENCE now wish to be known and addressed as OGBUJI IHECHI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UGWUABOR CYNTHIA OLUCHInow wish to be known and addressed as UGBWUABOR OLUCHI CYNTHIA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDE AUGUSTINE TIMOTHY now wish to be known and addressed as EDE AUGUSTIN OGBONNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

OBINGENE GRACE TOCHUKWU

OJECHI OBIAJULU JOY

IHUOMA CHINAZA DARLINGTON

MBA FLORENCE ULOAKU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. GEORGINA CHINYERE OKWU

I formerly known and addressed as OBINGENE UDOKA TOCHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as OBINGENE GRACE TOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OJECHI SANDRA ADAEZE now wish to be known and addressed as OJECHI OBIAJULU JOY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CASHMIR IHUOMA CHINAZA now wish to be known and addressed as IHUOMA CHINAZA DARLINGTON. My correct date of birth is 19th April 1994. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MBA FLORENCE CHIBUZO now wish to be known and addressed as MBA FLORENCE ULOAKU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that EZE CHINAGOLUM OLISAELOKA and EZE CHINAGORUM OLISAELOKA, refers to one and same person. But now wish to be known and addressed as EZE CHINAGOLUM MICHAEL OLISAELOKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS GEORGINA CHINYERE NZEH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. GEORGINA CHINYERE OKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public please take note.

ODEMENAM CHINEDU ISAAC

OWO FRANCISCA NGOZI

MISS AGU LUCY CHINASA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADEWUSI OLUWAYINKA OLATOYIN

EZE DORATHY URSLA

I formerly known and addressed as ODOEMENA ISAAC CHINEDU now wish to be known and addressed as ODEMENAM CHINEDU ISAAC. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NWOSU FRANCISCA NGOZI now wish to be known and addressed as OWO FRANCISCA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AGU CHIZOBA LUCY now wish to be known and addressed as MISS AGU LUCY CHINASA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm and certify that EZEMA KEN CHIOKE and EZEMA KENNETH CHIJIOKE, refers to one and same person. But now wish to be known and addressed asEZEMA KENNETH CHIJIOKE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

OLAYINKA OLUSOLA OLISA

WAHABI LASISI

BRIDGET EJITA DAFE EDOKPOLOR

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I Formerly known and addressed as BRIDGET EJITA DAFE-AGBUYELE Now wish to be known and addressed as BRIDGET EJITA DAFE EDOKPOLOR All former documents remain Valid general public please should take note

I formerly known as KALU GLORIA UZOMA wish to be known and addressed as JAMES GLORIA. That my correct Date of Birth is 15th of March,1973. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLAYINKA OLUSOLA OLADIPUPO wish to be known and addressed as OLAYINKA OLUSOLA OLISA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UGWUOCHA EGBECHI AWA I formerly known as Ani Ifeoma Deborah wish to be known and addressed as Ugwuocha Egbechi Awa. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ABDULSALAM ESTHER OZIOHU I formerly known as ABDULSALAM MARIAM OZIOHU wish to be known and addressed as ABDULSALAM ESTHER OZIOHU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ALLISON OBIOMA I formerly known as Allison Echefula Obioma wish to be known and addressed as Allison Obioma. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Wahab Adetutu Azeez wish to be known and addressed as Wahabi Lasisi .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

LASISI ADISA I, formerly known and addressed as ADISA LASISI SAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as LASISI ADISA, henceforth. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known addressed as AJIMOKO OLUWAYINKA OLATOYIN now wash to be known and addressed as ADEWUSI OLUWAYINKA OLATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

AUGUSTINE TOYIN RUTH

ANYA DONJOE NDUBUISI

I formerly known as Onibode Toyin Ruth wish to be known and addressed as Augustine Toyin Ruth .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note

I formerly known as ADJAHO URBAIN BENINOISE wish to be known and addressed as ANYA DONJOE NDUBUISI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

PETER ENEJI TUNDE I, formerly known and addressed as PETER TUNDE YUSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as PETER ENEJI TUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OLAJIDE ADEBAYO ISAIAH

AFOLABI ESTHER BUKOLA

ADEYEMI OMOTOYOSI ABIODUN

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAJIDE ADEBAYO LANRE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAJIDE ADEBAYO ISAIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BASSEY ESTHER EKPO, now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI ESTHER BUKOLA, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL OMOTOYOSI ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI OMOTOYOSI ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUKA COLLINS ASHIOMA now wish to be known and addressed as NWOKO CHUKWUKA COLLINS ASHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ALELO JOSEPH OLASUPO now wish to be known and addressed as AGBOOLA JOSEPH OLASUPO. My date of birth is 02/01/1948 All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OBA GOODNESS EBOSETALE I formerly known and addressed as OBA GOODNESS now wish to be known and addressed as OBA GOODNESS EBOSETALE. My date of birth is 20/04/1994. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

LAWSON MARGARET MARY

EKPUDU PRECIOUS OBEHI

ANYAOGU ESTHER OMOTOKE

GIFT ENO ODUCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as NWABOGOR MARGARET MARY now wish to be known and addressed as LAWSON MARGARET MARY. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as YUSUF ESTHER OMOTOKE now wish to be known and addressed as ANYAOGU ESTHER OMOTOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JEROME GIFT ENO now wish to be known and addressed as GIFT ENO ODUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EKPUDU JULIET now wish to be known and addressed as EKPUDU PRECIOUS OBEHI All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

NWOKO CHUKWUKA COLLINS ASHIOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as Iyida Dorathy Ursla now wish to be known and addressed as Eze Dorathy Ursla . All former documents remain valid general public please take note.

AGBOOLA JOSEPH OLASUPO

x ENEJI DEBORAH FUNMILOLA I, formerly known and addressed as ANIFOWOSHE DEBORAH FUNMILOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEJI DEBORAH FUNMILOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS ARIJE-YAQUB RAMOTA ADENIKE I formerly known and addressed as MISS ARIJE RAMOTA ADENIKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ARIJE-YAQUB RAMOTA ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ODUMU EDE KATE ONYEMOWO

I formerly known and addressed as EDE KATE ONYEMOWO now wish to be known and addressed as ODUMU EDE KATE ONYEMOWO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

Public Notice

THE CENTER FOR YOUTH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF AMITY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 The Trustees are: 1. Akintola Lukmon - Chairman 2. Tijani Mustopha Ajuwon 3. Dosunmu Ifeoluwa Elizabeth 4. Bello Olaoluwa Taofeek 5. Fauziya Balarabe Shehu Ilelah - Secretary Aims and Objective 1. To create awareness aimed at facilitating the security of lives and properties of all individuals via thorough research and other viable tools (Media inclusive). 2. To facilitate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals for both Youths and all individuals generally. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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THE FLOODGATES CHANNELS ASSEMBLY The general public is hereby notified that the above named non-governmental organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, for registration as an incorporated trustee under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap. C-20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). URANTA AUGUSTINE EPHRAIM PRESIDENT 2) WOKOMA CHIZI BOBBY SECRETARY 3). URANTA DEIN-EMI AUGUSTINE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES i). To take the gospel of salvation of our Lord Jesus to all parts of the world and to bring souls into the body of Christ ii). To deliver people from darkness and the bondage of sin, sickness, poverty and every satanic oppression and manipulation iii). To promote religious harmony iv). The promoting of holiness as a way of Christian living v). The quest for salvation as the key to happiness in daily life Any objection to this registration should be addressed to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SAHEL WATER EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE 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 INUA BELLO ANKA 2 SAMBO ADAMU ABDU 3 KHALIL MUSLIM KABIRU 4 AHMED MUKHTAR IBRAHIM Aims and objective.. To empower the youth. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

Signed... Secretary

SIGNED... President

Signed... Patrick uzum Solicitor

PAVILION OF GOD’S GLORY MINISTRY

BLESSED BROTHERS’ FAMILY, ABUJA

GRACE PEOPLE OF GOD ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL.

\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.

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

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 1999

Trustees: 1,Deacon Oluwafemi Daramola 2,Mrs Yakubu Helen 3, Pastor Daniel onyekwere 4, Agbator Aikohi Philip 5, David Olivia Ugochi

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. UNIGWE, UCHE CHRIS - Chairman 2. OBI, CASMIER MICHAEL 3. ANOWI, CHIBUZO V. 4. NGWU, MICHEAL CHIMEZIE 5. CHUKWUNEKE, FELIX J. 6. ANINWORJI, GABRIEL C.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 pastor Ikeh Prince Onyema, 2 Ikeh Charity, 3 Ikeh Henry Obinna, 4 Mgbeokwere Lovina, 5 Ewemade Victor.

Objective: 1.To cater for the welfare of members.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. 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 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Aim and objective: To preach the word of God 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. Signed.. Secretary

Signed: DAVID I. OKORIE, ESQ.

SOUFA EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

ASSOCIATION OF APATIRA DESCENDANTS

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. ANINYEI HELEN CHINEDUM( MRS) 2. VICTORIA NWAKAEGO UWAEMENYI 3. UWAEMENYI CHIDI

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.APATIRA ABIODUN AKEEM - CHAIRMAN 2.APATIRA ABIODUN 3.APATIRA TINUKE FAPURO - SECRETARY 4.APATIRA ISIAKA DUROSINLORUN 5.APATIRA IYABO TAOFIKAT 6.BANIRE ALIU OLALEKAN 7.APATIRA AHMED OLANREWAJU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE. 2. TO GIVE SCHOLARSHIP TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY . 3. TO PROVIDE SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRES WHERE THE YOUTH CAN BE TRAINED . 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 IFEANYI ONWUZURIKE .

EXCELLENT DYNAMIC WORD ASSEMBLY 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. The Trustees are: 1. EDEH PRINCE (Chairman), 2. EDEH CHARITY PRINCE, 3.AGBANOWE UFUOMA JUDITH.(secretary) The 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 of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

AMPLE LIFE FOUNDATION

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS. 2.TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 3.TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BARR. MOTUNRAYO E. FATOYE 07031130906

OPEN HEAVEN BETHESDA INT’L CHRISTIAN CENTRE

SIGNED:- Barr. Ladi Ochugboju-Abidoye.

AL MUSA’IDAH FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. KASSIM SA’ID. 2. BAJU AISHATU ABUBAKAR. 3. SAFANA MURTALA IBRAHIM. 4. MUSA AHMED IBETO. 5. MODIBBO SULEIMAN. THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROVIDE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEDGE IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ABUBAKAR ABDULRAHMAN. ESQ. 08181866930.

JISIKE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

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.

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 Trustees are: 1. Daniel Okorobia 2. Gift Okorobia 3. Magnus Olotu 4. Timothy Penji

TRUSTEES 1. OGOCHUKWU AKOPUNWANNE - CHAIRMAN 2. IFEANYI OBILOR 3. CHIGOZIE ONWUKWE

The 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 of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO CREATE AN AVENUE IN ORDER TO HARNESS THE SOCIO/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF JISIKE COMMUNITIES. 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: SECRETARY

SIGNED. DAVID I. OKORIE , Esq.

LAST MILE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

RECOVERED LOSS OF DOCUMENT

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Barr (Mrs) Alonge Theresa Janet ---Chairman 2.Mr Alonge Babafemi Olusola 3.MR Udoette Peter Lawrence 4.Rev (Mrs) Bankole Aderonke Florence 5.Dr (Mrs) Elekwachi Ebere Vivian 6.Mrs Fredrick Emawodia Deborah 7.Mrs Oyetunji Temilola Olubukola 8.Mrs Nwokorie C. Miriam (Secretary)

The Trustees are: 1) ALIYU AMINU AHMED (CHAIRMAN) 2) RUQAYYA MUHAMMAD AMINU (SECRETARY) 3) MOHAMMED BELLO AMINU (MEMBER)

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To help the less privileged.

The aim and objectives: 1. TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITIES AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 2)TO PROMOTE TRAINING, EQUIPPING AND RENDERING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN AREAS OF HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. AKOR DOMINIC FRIDAY. 08068399996

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ORIGINAL ALLOCATION LETTER OF THE CONVEYANCE OF APPROVAL OF REPLACEMENT OF MARKET STALL IN APO WITH A REF NO FCDA DRC..GEN , 05..30 DATED 17th JULY IS SUED BY FCDA ABUJA , BELONGING TO BAKARE OLAYINKA IYABO , WHICH WAS REPORTED MISSING AS BEEN RECOVERED, WE THANKS THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THEIR CONCERN.

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THE FAITH OF THE MASSES FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.OLUWABUNMI AJIKANLE-ADIO 2. AZEEZ OPEYEMI AJIKANLE 3. OLUFUNMILAYO BHARATHI RAMESH-NAIK 4.MEDINAT BOLUWATIFE UMORU 5.OLABODE OLAWALE ADIO THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO RENDER CHARITY TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND ORPHANAGE HOMES BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AIDS MATERIALS AND BASIC RELIEF MATERIALS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

This is to notify the general public and the relevant authorities of the loss of original Right of Occupancy and AGIS Acknowledgement in the name of Sanusi Barau with Plot No. 191, Old File No. BN2458 and New File No. BN40944, Sabon Lugbe, AMAC, Abuja. All efforts to trace same prove abortive. If found please report to the nearest police station or call 08034548901. General public please take note. LIVE2LOVE NETWORK 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 List of Board of Trustees: 1. Oyetunji Olubukola Temilola; 2. Oluwadamilola Elizabeth Ajala; 3. Oyetunji Joseph Ibukun; 4. Afolabi Owoeye; 5. Alonge Janet Theresa; and 6. Olusoji-Oke, Olaide Oluwatoyin. Major Aim & Objective: Empowering and Equipping Children, Teenagers, Men and Women to do exploits that would impart positively on their relationships, marriage, family and nation. 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.

25 Public Notice

NWANNEDITO BROTHERS FRIENDS CLUB OF NIGERIA

TRAINING GROUND CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Ifediegwu Friday. 2. Ozokeke Ogochukwu Augustine. 3. Okonkwo Onyeka.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Achibiri CHUKWUMA Gabriel. 2. Achibiri BLessing Ugonma. 3. Opara Chizoba Juliet.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Promote the Interest of Members.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Preach the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

SIGNED : SECRETARY

MAITAMA HEIGHTS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION ABUJA

GLORYLIFE IMPACT CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.OYAKHIRE JAMGBADI 2.ELUMA OBIBUAKU 3.OLUBIYI SANGOWAWA 4.MAJED BOU-MATAR THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

QUEEN BERTHA EKE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Apostle Ikechukwu Festus-chairman 2. Pastor Wesley Ikechukwu-secretary 3. Pastor Gladys Ikechukwu 4. Pastor Mercy Ebele Ochuko Rufus THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To Preach The Gospel Of The Lord Jesus Christ. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : The Rex Law Patners Abuja 08034213528.

GLOBAL AMBASSADORS FOR TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. QUEEN BERTHA EKE - SECRETARY. 2. KINGS STEPHEN EKE. 3. MRS. GRACE OGBE - CHAIRMAN.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ERNEST ASUQUO ITA - FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN 2. HON. FRANCIS EFFIONG EFFANGA - SECRETARY 3. MUFFAT, AKANIMO JOHN - TREASURE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO ASSIST THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster unity and progress among the 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.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. JOEL OBANWUDE. 08036343004.

Signed: ERNEST ASUQUO ITA FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN

IN THE LORD’S PRESENCE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL.

PUBLIC NOTICE

BERETON COLLEGE PIONEER SET ASSOCIATION

UMUKENE TOWN DEVELOPMENT UNION This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Acts Laws of federation of Nigeria 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Oloko Okwudiri .T. 2. Igwe Innocent Onyechere 3. Mbonu Alexander Egwunaike 4. Ordumpeh Franklyn Anthony 5. Agunobi Hyginus .A. 6. Osai Peter Onumajuru 7. Agunobi Anselem Uchenna 8. Nnorom Charles Ezekwe 9. Amadi Slyvanus Oyibo 10. Nwala Luke 11. Igwe Jude 12. Amadi Kingsley 13. Nwauche Raymond .C. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Development of the town . 2. Peace and unity of the town. 3. To bring government’s attention to the town. 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 Secretary

SIGNED : SECRETARY PUBLIC NOTICE

STEPHEN NYETY DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY

THE GOSPEL FAITH MISSION INTERNATIONAL CAC/IT/950

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, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. REV. ISINGUZO CHIKWERE LOVETH. 2. REV. MRS NKECHINYERE ADLINE ISINGUZO. 3. IHEDIWA COLLINS. 4. ASOEGWU EMILY NWANYINNAYA. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication SIGNED ; REV. ISINGUZO CHIKWERE LOVETH.

OFUOBI IGBO BROTHERS CLUB ABUJA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Samuel Okeafor - Chairman 2.Emmanuel Odii - Patron 3.Emmanuel Ndubisi - Patron 4.Kelechi Chibueze - Secretary 5.Aniobu Charles - Asst. Secretary 6.Celestine Nwankwo - Financial Secretary 7.Augustine Udeme - Treasurer THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1) To foster unity, co-operation and mutual understanding among members. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : 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. NYENTY STEPHEN 2. AKINKOTU BOLU 3. KAYODE FABUSIWA 4. DARAMOLA VICTORIA 5. AWOFESO KOREDE 6. OROBATOR PAUL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BUILD UP YOUTHS AND TEENAGERS. 2. TO GIVE RE-ORIENTATION OF SUCCESS. 3. TO GIVE THEM AN INSIGHT INTO INFLUENCING OTHER YOUTH POSITIVELY. 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 TRUSTEES ARE : 1.Omasan Inone - President 2.Ibifuro Henry Billle - Secretary 3.Justina Warikoru 4.Obioma Ogakwu THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.To be our brothers keeper. 2.To foster unity, co-operation and mutual understanding among members. 3.To strengthen the bond between the Bereton College and her old students. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES, RETAINED. AND APPOINTED OF THE NEW TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990 *OLD TRUSTEES ơÏ ^ djR` æ#`êç &G9C 6 RGn#&G& 9M éæ`&j 9M&#çø ƾÏ ^ djR` æ^`R0êç d Ln&G RGnzRG& &znRG é `&j 9M&#çø ƢÏ ^ djR` d Ln&G RGnd M d6R#&9M#&ê é æ`&LRy&#çø ƿÏ &G#&` L&d6 E #&GnzR & E9MRG é `&LRy&#çø ǀÏ ^ djR` M j6 M9&G # # `n0nd RLRCn1 1 & éæ`&LRy&#çø ÕÏ ^ djR` æ#`êç G^6 &nd RG M&1 M Enj&ê é `&LRy&#çø *NEW TRUSTEES ơÏ ^ djR` æ#`êç &G9C 6 RGn#&G& 9M é `&j 9M&#ç ƾÏ ^ djR` æ^`R0êç d Ln&G RGnzRG& &znRG éæ`&j 9M&#ç ƢÏ ^ djR` æ#`êç &LL Mn&G jRGnz G&L9Rd& é ^^R9Mj&# ƿÏ ^ djR` dRGRLRM RGnz 0&L9 RLRznL9ê èèé ^^R9Mj&# ǀÏ ^ djR` æ&M1`êç RGn0RG ` ML9 RGnd&1nM RM &L9 é ^^R9Mj&# ÕÏ ^ djR` L9 6 &G RGn &L9d9 #&R1nM é ^^R9Mj&# AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Public Notice 26

NATIONS OF CHARITY HOPE CENTER

SINGLES AND MARRIED EVANGELICAL 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. UZOUKWU VICTOR UGONNA 2. AROYEHUN BOLA TEMILOLA 3. ADEWUNMI FELIX OLAYINKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED PEOPLES IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO HELP NEEDY FINANCIAL MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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. CHIEF AMOS DOLA JIBOWO 2. LADY EVANGELIST CHRISTIANAH OLUFOLAKE SHOYINKA 3. MRS ADIAT OLUSOLA EWUOSO 4. MR OLALEKAN ADENIYI SOYINKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. COUNSELLING ON CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER 2. TEACHING WOULD BE COUPLES ON COURTSHIP 3. TO COUNSEL COUPLES ON HOW TO LIVE HAPPILY THROUGHOUT THEIR MARRIED LIFE 4. TO INTERCEDE FOR WAITING MOTHERS AND WAITING SISTERS 5. TO RECONCILE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED COUPLES AND ENLIGHTEN WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS. 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

DIOCESE OF EGBA, CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION) 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. RT. REVD. EMMANUEL O. ADEKUNLE 2. VERY REVD DR ISAAC A. ADENIJI 3. HON. JUSTICE AYOBODE LOKULO-SODIPE JCA 4. HON. BENJAMIN O. OGUNMODEDE 5. VEN. FOLARIN OLUKUNMI A. ADEKUNLE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EVANGELISE AND PROMOTE THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND ADHERENCE TO THE TEACHINGS AND EXAMPLES OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO PROMOTE CHRISTIANS EDUCATION, VALUES AND MORALS. 3. TO ASSIST IN THE CARE AND WELFARE OF THE POOR, AGED AND NEEDY. 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

AGUATA SOCIETY OF HIGH CHIEFS

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHAMPIONS OF CHRIST’S MISSION

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. HIGH CHIEF PAUL OKONKWO. PRESIDENT 2. HIGH CHIEF TITUS ANAGBOGU. - SECRETARY 3. HIGH CHIEF, OZONMA ( BARR ) CHIDI NOBIS-ELENDU. - LEGAL ADVISER 4. HIGH CHIEF DR (MRS) EGO UZOEZIE. -FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. HIGH CHIEF. DON CHIDULUEM EZEH. 6. HIGH CHIEF ANTHONY OKOLI 7. HIGH CHIEF, PROF. P. I. ORAJAKA. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PROGRESS, PEACE AND UNITY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS IN PARTICULAR, THE COMMUNITIES IN AGUATA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ANA ANAMBRA STATE GENERALLY. 2. TO PROMOTE ENLIGHTENED LEADERSHIP , ECONOMIC, EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF AGUATA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE. 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: OZONMA N. C. NOBIS-ELENDU ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR TO AGUATA SOCIETY OF HIGH CHIEFS, HOUSE 5, J-CLOSE 1ST AVEUNE, GLOBAL ESTATE MBORA DISTRICT, ABUJA

PETER AND ARMWA GWOM FOUNDATION

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

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: ADEWALE ADEGBOYEGA ESQ.

FROM : HELP OLD PEOPLE H.O.PE AFRICA TO ; HOPE AFRICA FOR PEOPLE CARE INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO OF 1990. OLD TRUSTEES 1. JOHN FRANCIS FAGJOT 2. JOHN WILLIAMS ISA 3. GARBA COMFORT 4. AKERELE RUTH LAMI 5. PRINCE SAIDU HASSAN YAKUBU 6. ANGELA NDAYAKO NEW TRUSTEES 1. FRANCIS JOHN 3. COMFORT GARBA

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

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

UMUKENE TOWN DEVELOPMENT UNION

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. CHIEF FOLA AKINTUNDE 2. PRINCE NIYI OLATIDOYE 3. ELDER OLU AKIODE 4. MR T. O. A. ADEOSUN 5. MR JARE OYESOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST IN THE PROMOTION OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PARIS BASIS AND KAMPALA PRINCIPLES OF THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AS PROVIDED IN ARTICLE IV. 2. TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN RESPECT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF YOUNG PEOPLE TOWARDS THE IMPROVEMENT OF THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE. 3. TO PROVIDE AND/ OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE SO AS TO TRANSFORM THEM INTO RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS. 4. TO PROMOTE A SENSE OF UNITY AMONG PEOPLES OF DIFFERENT CREEDS, DENOMINATIONS, RACE, SEXES, TRIBES, ORIGINS, CLASSES AND OPINIONS. 5. TO PROMOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN HUMANITARIAN WORK AND RELIEF SERVICES PARTICULARLY IN PERIODS OF EMERGENCY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PETER KANANG GWOM; 2) CHRISTIANA ARMWA GWOM. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE NEEDY AND POOR PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO PROVIDE BOOKS, FURNITURE AND CLASSROOMS TO SELECTED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ABEOKUTA

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF RICHROCK MARITIME SECURITY AND LOGISTICS LIMITED WITH RC NO 1161887 ISSUED BY CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA ,BELONGING TO MR. RICHARD OPARA UZEGBU OF TRANSPHARM PLAZA, PLOT 12, SECTION CENTRE B ,OPP JABI ,ABUJA GOT MISSING ON 1ST OF JUNE ,2017 . ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE .IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE AFOREMENTIONED OR THE NEAREST POLICE STATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. DR KEHINDE OLANIYI MAKINDE 2. PROF. GBADAMOSI ALABA EMMANUEL. 3. ALICE OLAYINKA ANIDI 4. KEHINDE JOHN BAMIDURO 5. PROF. WALE ADEKUNLE -CHAIRMAN 6. OLUFUNKE ADESINA 7. ADEYEMI OLALEKAN OLADEJI. SECRETARY 8. ADEOLA ADESOLA PETER. 9. KOLAWOLE OJO MOSES AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PREACHING AND MAKING DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS IN THE KNOWLEDGE 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. USMAN ANDUWI DIBAL. 08061291893

TRIUMPHANT FAMILY RESTORATION MISSION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR DENNIS TARI STOWE IGBOSI - FOUNDER / MENTOR 2. PASTOR . AYIBAEDUBAMOTEI DEBORAH STOWE IGBOSI 3.EVANGELIST AYIBAEZUOTEI DESTINY STOWE IGBOSI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. MENTORING AND MOULDING CHARACTER THROUGH GOD ‘S WORD TO MANIFEST THE MANDATE 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: LYNDA OCHUNU ESQ

LOVE-TOUCH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Acts Laws of federation of Nigeria 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Ukwuoma Progress Chibuzo 2. Bro. Ukwuoma Chetachukwu Ndubuisi 3. Sis. Nwogu Chinyere Remmy (Secretary) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To empower and equip children from less privileged homes. 2. To provide a bridge between the less privileged and privileged children. 3. To assist less privileged children achieve success in their communities. 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: Sis. Nwogu Chinyere Remmy Secretary

UADIALE FAMILY FOUNDATION

ASSA COMMUNITY OIL AND GAS PEACE FORUM This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Acts Laws of federation of Nigeria 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Hon. Nathaniel Ogboroatu 2. Theophilus O. Enyia 3. Nze Geoffrey Omayi 4. Francis Ogbuji 5. Chikezie Emedo AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Promotion of peace in Assa Community and its Environs. 2. Promotion and encouragement of social, economic and educational development of the community. 3. Interface between oil companies and host community for peace building. 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: Secretary

HANNAH INITIATIVE FOR THE SUPPORT OF LESS PRIVILEGE

This is to notify the general public that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for registration under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Acts Laws of federation of Nigeria 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Oloko Okwudiri .T. 3. Mbonu Alexander Egwunaike 5. Agunobi Hyginus .A. 7. Agunobi Anselem Uchenna 9. Amadi Slyvanus Oyibo 11. Igwe Jude 13. Nwauche Raymond .C.

The Trustees are: 1. Mr Victor Uadiale - Chairman 2. Mr. Felix Uadiale - Secretary 3. Mr Oliver Uadiale 4. Mr Moses Uadiale 6. Miss Blessing Uadiale 7. Miss Vivian Uadiale

The Trustees are: 1. Taiwo Oluranti Abolanle 3. Taiwo Olumuyiwa Babatunde 5. Abdullai Opeyemi Aduragba

2. Igwe Innocent Onyechere 4. Ordumpeh Franklyn Anthony 6. Osai Peter Onumajuru 8. Nnorom Charles Ezekwe 10. Nwala Luke 12. Amadi Kingsley

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Development of the town . 2. Peace and unity of the town. 3. To bring government’s attention to the town. 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. Chairman

SIGNED:

Secretary

5. Master Sylvester Uadiale 8. Miss Mercy Uadiale

The aim and objectives: 1. To offer free education and scholarship to locals and individuals in the community. 2. To assist in training locals and individuals on basic skills acquisition like beads making, fabric weaving etc Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: SECRETARY

2. Esisi Abosede Olufunke 4. Taiwo Temilola Oluyinka

The aim and objective: 1. To cater for the less privileged and provide educational support for the needy Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: VANTAGE LEGAL 08033090532

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, July 3, 2017

Nigerian Breweries deepens partnership with local entrepreneurs on backward integration Joy Ekeke

As part of efforts for sustainable development in the manufacturing sector and expanding local ancillary business activities in Nigeria, particularly in the local procurement of raw materials like starch-based inputs, the Nigerian Breweries Plc, has deepened its partnership with local entrepreneurs and farmers to harness huge value chain from its backward integration policy. Mr. Patrick Olowokere, the company’s Corporate Communications and Brand Public Relations Manager, told The Daily Times that the company was consolidating its local sourcing of inputs for its operations and has fast-tracked its plan to attain 60 per cent local input sourcing to 2018 as against the initial 2020 target. During a tour of Psaltry International Limited, one of Nigerian Breweries’ major raw material suppliers in Alayide village, Ado Awaiye near Iseyin, Oyo State, Olowokere said that the strategy was to identify organisations that could produce raw materials and ancillary products as inputs for its business. These organisations, he explained, would be supported and provided the guarantee of a ready market for their products. These value chain models, according to him, have been experimented with successfully in the areas of Packaging Material, Sorghum and Cassava development models. Olowokere revealed that the company has also made progress in increasing the supply of sorghum used for some of its beverages as more than 100,000 metric tonnes of the cereal is annually sourced locally. “Over 250,000 farmers spread across several agronomic zones in the North have been impacted by our Sorghum value chain program as at

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2013,” he said. Currently, the company’s brands are packaged, using locally sourced packaging materials such as bottles, cans, crates, cartons, crown corks, and labels among others. As at 2016, 99 per cent of these packaging materials were locally sourced, opening wide opportunity to clusters of local entrepreneurs. Similarly, the company had, since 2015, been working with Psaltry In-

ternational Limited, a local cassava processing company to optimise the cassava value chain in the country by providing industrial quality cassava starch to extract maltose syrup for use in its brewing process. Supplier of Cassava Starch The cassava processing firm has today become the biggest revelation coming out of the backward integration story. Mrs. Oluyemisi Iranloye,

MD/CEO of the firm, informed journalists last week that the firm has created a supply chain involving up to 5,000 farm families which included more than 2,000 registered and unregistered out-grower farm families, marketers, transporters and retail input suppliers. She added that the company has saved the nation more than $7million in foreign exchange in the past two years through local provision of processed cassava starch for industrial use. “NB is one of our major client offtaking 60 per cent of our Food Grade Starch used as binding agents in producing most beverages, foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. According to her, the country has started benefiting from its investment as the import substitution policy of the Federal Government in cassava starch has earned it some $4 million in the 2016 financial year. “Farmers in the community have been empowered over the years to increase production to 500 hectares through the Credit Agric Scheme of the CBN driven by us, and in the first year remitted 95 per cent.” However, she commended Nigerian Breweries, saying, “One of the good things NB did is that they give us advance payment so that our cash flow can be better and we are able to pay farmers as they supply raw

materials. We needed the money to come in quickly so that we can meet up in paying the farmers. “What really steered my coming to this community was the fact that haven had experiences in the system, I understood the huddles farmers go through to transport their produce to urban cities. “Most of the time, the cassava would have gone bad and farmers would be at a loss because the companies will not pay them, now we have been able to solve that problem,” she concluded. The partnership between corporate giants like NB and local entrepreneurs like Psaltry International Limited is also impacting socio-economic development of small scale farming communities in Nigeria. Chief Busari Amusa, Baale of Alayide, the host community of Psaltry International Limited, was full of gratitude for the new infrastructural transformation that has come to his community. “It is a dream come true. We have electricity, boreholes for water and the roads are also opening up for accessibility between our farms and the factory. My story has changed today. Less than two years of this cassava business, I have a new house, a car and four of my children are in higher institutions of learning. This is unbelievable,” he said, and he is not the only beneficiary.

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Gowon urges Nigerians to eschew violence, acts capable of dividing Nigeria ÎÎÎ

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence, criminal acts and behaviour capable of dividing the country.

MRS. MARTINA MOSES DAIRO

He made the call on Sunday in Sokoto at a one-day National Prayer Rally organised by Nigeria Prays. “We should value the lives of our fellow human

beings that God has created for a purpose. May we never take lives with impunity. “We are offering fervent prayers that Nigerians will never raise

their hands against one another. “They should love one another irrespective of religious, ideological, political and ethnic affinities,” he added.

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Gowon, the National Convener of Nigeria Prays, appealed to Nigerians to collectively pray for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and leaders at all levels He solicited for sustained prayers for peace, unity and socio-economic prosperity of Nigeria. Gowon said: “Prayer can solve problems better and faster than soldiers, as well as physical weapons of war. “I have no doubt in my heart that God will honour our collective prayer and intercession for our ONYIUKE CHARLES

dear nation, as well as heal our nation of insecurity. “May we experience abundance of God’s mercy and showers of blessings over our lives and our nation as we raise our voices in heartfelt prayers today in Sokoto, ‘’ he said. The former head of state commended Sokoto State Government for its support, involvement and generosity to ensure the success of the rally. The North-West Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Prays, Bishop Godwin Okafor, said the rally was organized to seek for sustained peace, unity and stability of Nigeria. (NAN) MRS COMFORT COSMOS AJIKWAGH

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Former Rivers governor asks Ikwerre people to remain politically vigilant

FG releases N420m 2nd tranche film production fund

Amaka Agbu,

ÏÏÏThe federal government has

Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏA former governor of Rivers

state, Sir Celestine Omehia, has called on the people of Ikwerre ethnic nationality to remain politically vigilant to avoid slipping back into political deprivation. According to a press statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday by Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, the Special Assistant to the state governor on Electronic Media, Sir Omehia, gave the advice in an address at the 2017 Annual National Convention of the Ogbakor Ikwerre USA, at the Crown Plaza Airport Hotel, Atlanta on Saturday. Sir Celestine, the statement said, praised a one-time Rivers state governor, Dr. Peter Odili and Late Chief G.U Ake for the emergence of another Rivers State Governor of Ikwerre extraction. He said: “We must recall that the deprivation and collective struggle by the Ikwerre people till 2007 when by providence, I was elected to the office of governor of rivers state, thereby, being the first Ikwerre son to hold that position. “By my election, I believe that God opened the gate of blessings and favour for Ikwerre people in the leadership of the state. Let me thank the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, for his efforts at setting the record straight,” the statement said. The former governor, whose rights as a former governor were restored by Governor Wike said that despite the various successes recorded by the Ikwerre ethnic nationality since 2007, the people still had a long way to go. Sir Omehia continued: “Individuals, groups and communal efforts are still highly required for the further growth and Development of Ikwerre people and Rivers State at large. We should not forget our history and relax. Rather, we should master it, use it and apply it for tomorrow.

Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja

ÏÏÏAn Abuja based lawyer, Bar-

rister Abdulakeem Usman Mustapha (SAN), has condemned the calls for the restructuring of the country being dictated by the elites but noted that he is totally in support of proper restructuring that would affect the lives of average Nigerians on the street. Barrister Mustapha told Daily Times in his Abuja office that Nigerians should not allow the elites hoodwink them with their cry for restructuring the country adding that it is very clear that their definition of restructuring is different. He said having toured the 36 States of the federation and Abuja, he can boldly say without fear

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

approved the disbursement of N420,200 second tranche of Project Act Nollywood’s Innovative Distribution Fund (IDF). Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun stated this at the weekend in a statement by the Deputy Director of Information Mrs Patricia Deworitshe, that the disbursement of the balance sum of N420,200,000.00 to 105 IDF beneficiaries in the second and final tranche. Adeosun said that the objective was to sustain the growth of Nigeria’s movie Industry, encourage the industry realize its potential of being a significant creator of employment and considerable contributor to GDP, and to address the some of the key challenges currently facing the Industry. She said, “The programme aims to improve and promote key components of the value chain

through the provision of grants scheme designed to support existing or aspiring practitioners within the Industry, including the Diaspora.” According to the minister, Project ACT-Nollywood has three primary components aimed at developing and addressing inhibitors to further growth, which exist along the movie making value chain. “The components include Film Production Fund (FPF), Capacity Building Fund (CBF), and Innovative Distribution Fund (IDF). “The (FPF) and (CBF) have been fully implemented while the (IDF) which is the third component of the project is on-going. “The (IDF) covers online, National, Regional and community categories of Nollywood Film distribution and exhibition. The objectives of IDF are to improve the distribution network of Nigerian Audio-Visual contents; cut down on piracy, create jobs (direct and indirect), and better protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

within the Nigerian Entertainment Industry.” The minister said that a total sum of N1.8 billion was approved for disbursement to 106 beneficiaries in this component. N1.335 billion has earlier on the year been disbursed as first tranche to 105 beneficiaries. “During the Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) of this first tranche disbursement, the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) recorded a number of achievements in line with the objectives of the programme; 15 community cinemas and viewing centers have been established through the grant and this has improved the distribution network of movies in Nigeria. “The programme has supported 18 firms in strengthening online distribution platforms. This has helped curbed illegal downloads and piracy; 256 permanent jobs and 544 temporary jobs have been created through the financial support provided to 105 beneficiaries by the programme.

Flagbearer of the APC for the forthcoming July 8 bye election in Osun West Senatorial District, Senator Mudasiru Hussein and other party leaders, during the Osun West Senatorial District’s Campaign Rally at Awo Town in Egbedore Local Government Area of the State… at the weekend.

29 News NULGE backs NUT on primary education funding, management ÏÏÏThe

Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has joined the campaign of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) to advocate against transfer of primary education funding and management to the local government tier. The chairman of NULGE in Anambra, Mr. Jerry Nnubia, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sunday that the NUT demand did not contradict its call for political autonomy of the councils. NAN reports that the NUT in the state led by its chairman, Mr. Ifeanyi Ofodile, on June 28 urged their members nationwide to join the campaign against transfer of primary schools to local governments. Ofodile lamented the rot in the primary school system under local governments and wondered why their fate should be entrusted to them again when about 19 states were not even up to date in the payment of teachers’ salaries. Nnubia said that it would be a great injustice to the nation’s education sector if primary education was left for the councils alone as the situation was already deteriorating. He said primary education deserved priority, adding that its funding should be in the first line charge. “Our demand for local government autonomy is clear as it concerns the funding of primary schools and payment of teachers. “Funding and management of primary schools as well as payment of teachers should be made a first line charge by the Federal Government even before the states share among the tiers of government. “NULGE wants to make it clear that primary education funding is not solely in the hands of the local government.

Abuja lawyer flays calls for restructuring by elite

Ïd ƕ ƍƏ ƍƆƏ ƏƆ ƐƏƑƅƐƑƏƈ ƑƋƗ ƇƇƆƅƐ ƋƈƒƆ Ƈ ƒƆƏ Ɔ Mƈ ƆƏƈ of contradictions that Nigeria is such a fantastic country but her people talk more of the things that divide us than the things that unite us. According to him, “All these agitations are elitist thing. There is no part of the country you will not see an Igbo man residing and doing his business, living peacefully with the Hausa man, Yoruba man and or Tiv. This thing goes to a Hsusa man who you will see any part of the country selling his suya while the Yoruba man is everywhere driving his taxi and they all cohabit.” He noted that though there are glaring reasons for us to sit down

and discuss our future, the elites who are fuelling the agitations are doing so because of selfishness which arises when they disagree on the sharing formular for our commonwealth. The legal luminary noted further that there is no segment of the country today that is not complaining of marginalisation. “People from South East are complaining of being marginalised. I am not disputing it but if you look at it very well, those suffering from marginalisation are those from the far north. There is massive poverty there and that is why they are easy prey and vic-

tim of Boko Haram and violence of every kind.” He insists that the political elite that feel cheated or shortchanged quickly fall back on these ones what willing tools to cause crisis in the country. He maintained that proper restructuring that will shed the weight of the centre and empower the Local and States governments should be encouraged. “How can the federal ministry of works fix all the roads in the country from Abuja. I can’t imagine how the Nigerian Police handle all the policing in the country without community policing. The few number of policemen in

the country have already being distributed to the government officials and politicians so there few to police the citizens.” Barr. Mustapha argued that restructuring, as defined by the elite, cannot do the average Nigerian on the streets any good, maintaining that what they are clamouring for is sharing of political and government portfolio and not the welfare of the people. Arguing further he said what the country needs now is good governance that will provide the basic amenities for the people whether in the South East, North, South West or anywhere in the country.

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EXTRATIME

Nigeria Rugby Football Federation boils! ANDREW EKEJIUBA

Minister of Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung.

ll is not well with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) following the aborted June 13 election of the board of the Federation at the National Stadium Abuja during which all the 31 Sporting Federations in the country participated in the exercise. Extra Time gathered that NRFF alongside 30 other sports federations were listed for elections into their respective boards on June 13, 2017 in Abuja using a guideline which was duly issued by the Ministry of Sports and the Nigeria Olympic Committee. However, there was a caveat that any Federation with an approved constitution by its stakeholders and which constitution does not suffer any illegality can be used in

the place of the guidelines. There were four Federations with a constitution submitted to the Nigeria Olympic Committee. Three out of the four decided not to use their constitution, whilst one, Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) decided to use its constitution and did its election in Kano on the 12 June, while another faction did theirs in Abuja on the same June 13 using the guidelines. A rugby stakeholder, Ntiense Williams, revealed that as soon as rugby stakeholders assembled on the June 13 like every other Federation to conduct its election using the approved guidelines by the Ministry of Sports and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, they were prevailed upon by the NOC Secretary General Hon. Tunde Popoola who was an observer to

Teams receive boost at Bishop Mike Okonkwo Cup

ANDREW EKEJIUBA

ll the teams participating in the Round of 32 matches of the Season 15 of the annual Bishop Mike Okonkwo Football Competition currently going on at the play ground of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) Lagos has been provided with brand new jerseys. Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the tournament, Deacon Malachy Ndubuzor, stated that the gesture was in keeping to the tradition of the organisers to ensure that teams did not have problem of jerseys during their matches. “I’m happy that we had a successful first round which involved 64 teams with each of them giving a good account of themselves. Many fantastic goals were scored and fans enjoyed the football artistry exhibited by the players. “To ensure a successful and more glamorous game, all the teams that

qualified for the Round of 32 has been provided with brand new jerseys courtesy of Fuman Agricultural Products Limited and we believe it will motivate them to put in their best,” he stated. He advised the teams to maintain their level of discipline till the finals which comes up on September 2, at the Yaba College of Technology even as he reminded them about the charge given to them by the presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Bishop Mike Okonkwo on the need to play to the rules of the game. In the first round of 32 matches decided at the competition, Honour FC lost by 1-3 to Great Africa, while Shallon Eleven and Maryland FC played a 1-1 draw. Also matches involving Potters FC versus Hephzbah FC and Fitness FC versus William Fella FC all ended in goalless draws respectively. Meanwhile, Don Jay white washed Elevation FC 6-0 in a one

Bishop Mike Okonkwo (left) presents trophy to the winner of 13th Mike Okonkwo National Essay Competition. sided affair while Choice FC lost 0-3 to Sanjasson FC also in the first round of 32 matches

Action will continue in the tournament on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the same venue.

NBF clears air on African Championship

he Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has come out to clear the air on the team that represented Nigeria at the just concluded African Boxing Championship held in Congo Brazzaville. A statement from the federation informed that the Nigerian Army Boxing team and not the Nigerian National Boxing team took part at the weeklong exercise. President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah (rtd) revealed that the Nigerian Army Boxing team got an express permission from the Federation to fly the Green–White-Green coloured flag of Nigeria when it was obvious that the National Boxing team could not make it to the championship due to lack of funds. According to Gen. Minimah, it was the wish of the NBF to send the National team to the championship which also served as a world championship qualifier, but when the funds to send the team was not forthcoming,

the Nigerian Army Boxing team has to be drafted in to fill the space in order not to create a gap more so when Nigeria had registered to participate at the exercise. On the poor performance of the Army team, the president advised Nigerians to be appreciative of the fact that the Nigerian Army Boxing team came to the country’s rescue and reasoned that it could have been worst if Nigeria’s name was not captured at the championship. “Rather than being condemned, for not winning enough medals, the army team should actually be commended for proving to be jolly good friends indeed for their effort,” Minimah stated. He equally charged those still dwelling on the Congo poor show to forget the past and join hands in fashioning the way forward for Nigeria Boxing through their financial contributions since it is now clear that lack of funds is the main factor militating against the development of Nigerian Nigeria Boxing Federation boss, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah (Rtd). boxing.

use the NRFF constitution. Majority of the Rugby Stakeholders objected and further informed him that there was no approved constitution, unfortunately he insisted that they must use the 2015 Constitution which was presented to him by the outgoing President Mr. Edward Pam Fom. Eventually since they couldn’t have their way, Rugby’s election was postponed to a later date to be announced by the Ministry and NOC. On the 22nd of June, the NOC Secretary General through his office sent all Rugby stakeholders the said illegal Constitution through their emails for consideration for the rescheduled election which did not go down well with rugby stakeholders in the country. “The outgoing President had submitted a Rugby Constitution dated 2015 to the Nigeria Olympic Committee and the Rugby World Body as an approved Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Constitution. “However, the purported constitution was never presented to members of the outgoing board of the NRFF or the Rugby stakeholders through its General Assembly for debate, amendment or adoption for that matter, as such it is not our valid constitution,” said a board member Hon. Mustafa Allah Dey. “We have never seen the said 2015 NRFF constitution as board members neither have we ap-

proved it either,” another board member Mr. Obum Dike stated and explaining further that this purported constitution was never presented to the board members, but was sent out to the clubs and never approved by the general assembly which was held in January 2017. According to Ntiense Williams who was instrumental to the formation of the Rugby Federation in 1998 said: “We had an approved constitution dated 2000 which we used to do our first election at inception and this document was presented to the NOC, Ministry of Sports and our International Body by then the International Rugby Board. “This document alongside others helped us get an accelerated admission as a full member of the world body in 2001. Thereafter the said constitution was amended with a 2006 edition which was also adopted and deposited with the NOC and World Body. Therefore the purported 2015 NRFF constitution never existed!” Meanwhile, rugby stakeholders have called on the Honourable Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung and the Nigeria Olympic Committee President, Engr. Habu Gumel to kindly prevail on the NOC Secretary General from pushing rugby into more problems with his insistence on the use of an illegal document to conduct their election.

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secondary schools in the state. “This year’s final will be very glamorous as some ex- internationals will grace the day to serve as role models for the students,” he stated. In some of the matches decided in the competition, Balad Comprehensive School lost 0-3 to Goshen College, while Top Ville College recorded 3-0 and 3-1 victories over Yintab Academy and Goshen College respectively. Also Ifako International School lost 4-0 to Nigeria- Turkish International School, while Viscon College defeated Dansol High School 3-0. Nigeria-Turkish School also beat Viscon College by 3-0. In other results, Al- Faruq College recorded a 2-1 victory over Princeton College, Honey bird School beat Good Sheppard by 5-4 on penalties while Ronik Comprehensive School walloped Woodland Hill School 3-0. However, AlFaruq College lost by 4-5 penalties to Ronik Comprehensive School.

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he Season 6 of the annual Lagos Private Junior Secondary Schools Soccer Challenge will come to an end on Saturday, July 8. Tagged “Private Cup 2017”, the finals which will be decided at Caleb International School Sports ground, Magodo will be between Top Ville College and Good Sheppard School. To get to the finals, Top Ville defeated Al- Faruq College 3-2 while Good Sheppard recorded a 4-2 penalty victory over NigerianTurkish School. Tournament organiser, Prince Adewale Atiba of Atico Global Concepts Limited, noted that the championship which has since inception produced great footballers is aimed at discovering talents as well as encouraging healthy rivalry among students of private secondary schools in Lagos State. “I’m happy that the tournament which began six years ago has been embraced by most private

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Traditional rulers should play partisan politics-Igwe NwankwoAT 2 ‘Osinbajo’s intervention gives Onitsha traders new lease of life’ ÏÏÏ The Acting President, Prof

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (left), welcoming Stuart Symington, US Ambassador to Nigeria at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently.

Anambra traders praise Obiano as work commences in N10m market projects

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in Anambra state have expressed elation over the commencement of work in some markets on the N10million project which Governor Willie Obiano promised each of the markets in the state. The works have already taken off in Ochanja, Ose Okwodu and other markets in the market. At Ochanja, the treasurer of the market, Chief Samuel Idoko, who supervises the job, said their project is the construction of Ochanja first gate and garage. Expressing his joy over the work, he said,“ I am happy. We have not seen this before. Ochanja traders have endorsed Governor Willie Obiano for second tenure. You can see how happy everybody is.“ A trader at the market, Mrs. Anthonia Egwuonwu, said” I am happy. We are happy. He will go again for a second term. Since I have been in his Ochanja, I have never seen this before. For the fact that they remembered us is enough. God will help him. His

administration is good to us”. Another trader in Ochanja, Kenneth Agbo, said since we came to Anambra state, this is the first time, he was witnessing this type of initiative . “Even if he does not do anything again, this one is enough. For a Governor to remember traders and do something that will benefit the traders, it shows he loves them. The work is solid but I appeal this work should go round. Every part in Ochanja should be floored,” he requested. The contractor, Engr Gene Nnaemeka Ndubisi, said it was not more than a week they started and they have already achieved 60 percent of the job, hoping that they will complete the job ahead of the two months deadline given to them. “ As you can see, we have started work in earnest .We are almost doing day and night because of rain to beat the eight weeks’ deadline. If we are mobilized because we are doing this job with our money, the job would be completed within one month,” said the contractor. At Ose Okwodu market, it was

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equally jubilation galore by the traders, who see the construction of their lorry park as a novel in governance in Anambra state. Osita Agu, one of the traders in the market said, with the German – flooring of their park, lorries which hitherto fall there would not have access to enter

and exit in the park. “We are all jubilating. This is the most important work for us. This governor has done well. He will go back again for second tenure. He has no challenger.Traders will support him enmasse. He has done our entrance even culvert for us,” said Agu.

APGA set to take over Amumo – Odofin LGA ÏÏÏ As the campaigns for the

Local Government chairmen and councilors in Lagos state intensify, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) chairmanship candidate for Amumo Odofin Local government Area. Mr. Chinedu Nwoye, has expressed confidence of winning the poll. Nwoye who was in Amawbia, Anambra state home town of the national chairman of APGA, Chief Victor Oye, in Anambra state to seek for his support said that they were prepared for the election that will hold on July 22, this year. He said “we are very much prepared to take over the chairmanship of Amuwo – Odofin Local Government Area. APGA is now more than ever before more popular. APC could not hold their primaries. There is no cause for alarm. There is no fear about rigging. We believe in Lagos state

Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). They have given us a level playing ground so far! Nwoye urged his supporters to come out enmasse to cast their votes , assuring that their votes would be counted in the 1, 202 polling booths. He said anybody who attempted rigging is incurring the wrath of the people, stating that they have confidence in the credibility and integrity of the chairman of LASIEC. “Philips is conscious of her integrity. She has changed the face of LASIEC. We will change the face of politics in Amuwo – Odofin. If elected, we will partner private sector to uplift the local government. I will change the face of FESTAC town. We will repair the roads. We will not only create jobs for young people but make them to create jobs on their own”.

Yemi Osinbanjo’s approach to sociopolitical and economic issues has significantly improved and provided new lease of life to businessmen in the country particularly Onitsha, the Anambra state commercial nerve centre. The chairman of Millennium Importers Market, Tochukwu Appiah, said this has manifested in the less aggressive chase of his members by the men of Nigeria Customs along Lagos- Onitsha Express way. He said since Vice- President visited Anambra State, where Governor Willie Obiano tabled the complaints of harassment and intimidation of traders on the way by the Customs and his subsequent promise to look into it, things have significantly improved on the Lagos road. “He has reduced to a certain level, but we are demanding that they should totally leave the road and go to the boarders, seaport and airport. It is unfair to fail to do your job on the borders or for some of us to pay duties on goods imported for clearing for the second time and they will come on the road to compel you to pay another duty,” he said. Appiah lauded the Federal Government’s effort to beat down dollar, especially bringing it down to about N370 per a dollar but stated that they can do better to bring it down further to N200 to N50 per a dollar. The chairman said this will, no doubt, have tremendous positive impact on the economy and the living standard of the citizen. “Things are getting better now. The government can do better, although we can see there is difference now. Before now, naira was N350 but now it is N370 per a dollar. It has helped to reduce the cost of buying and selling goods. Government should do more to bring down the price of dollar,” said the chairman. He restated the support of the traders to Governor Willie Obiano’s second tenure bid because of his achievements “The Governor has been doing a lot to sustain the apparatus of government; paying workers’ salaries as and when due, And you know payment of workers’ salaries has multiplier effect, it creates customers for us , reduces our own expenses as we spend less on our dependents who are workers. Obiano is one of the three Governors who pay salaries in this country,” he said.

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Traditional rulers should play partisan politics-Igwe Nwankwo Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏThe traditional ruler of Nawfia in Anambra State, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, has said that traditional rulers in the country ought to be involved in active politics. Igwe Nwankwo who spoke in an interview with newsmen in Awka, the State capital, contended that section 40 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic permitted everybody including tradtional rulers to take part in politics. He said the section states that “everybody shall belong to a political party of his choice. That traditional rulers should not play politics is a moral issue, but no law stops them from playing active role in politics. Morality and legality are quite different.”

He urged the state government to restore joint account which takes care of traditional rulers, considering the high expenditure they make on daily basis as custodians and leaders in their various domains. Igwe Nawfia said, “ it was in 2007, during the regime of Jim Nwobodo, the then Governor of old Anambra state that the Joint Local Government Allocation for Traditional rulers law was passed as a law but has not been implemented since then till now. No government has implemented it since then to enable us get five per cent of the allocation as stipulated by the law establishing it.The Igwes spend a lot as the Chief Security officers of their dormains, so the implementation will help us a lot.” He appealed to Governor Willie Obiano to conduct elec-

tion in the council to have elected executives as caretakers are not legal. Speaking on agitation,armed robbery and thuggery ravaging South East zone and others, he attributed it to unemlpoyment and negligence of cultural values. The monarch commended the governor for fighting crime in the state, adding that people now sleep with their two eyes closed. According to him, he also spread political appointments to the benefit of all council areas. Igwe Nwankwo said that he was sure that the Northern youths were not serious in the threat they issued to Ndigbo to vacate the North on or before October 1 this year, stressing that if they implement it, they on their part have automatically divided Nigeria.

Fegge Police station Onitsha, to commend the DPO and his feat on hearing that the dreaded armed robber has been arrested. The victims, most of who were dispossessed of their belongings and cash at gun point, spoke to newsmen and described the armed robber as “one in a million” starting that his name wherever heard, sent jitters down the spines of the people. Rabiu a Superintendent of Police (SP) said, “he has robbed about 30 innocent victims at different locations that include Ogbaru, Fegge, Odoakpu, Inland town and environs and got away with it. He has been a great terror to residents of those areas and for long, we have been trailing him and I know that if we don’t get

him, my area will remain unsafe.. As God will have it, on a tip-off that he was somewhere at Odoakpu, we mobilized and on getting there, arrested him”. He said, “since his arrest victims of his armed robbery escapades have continued to flood the station only to have a glimpse of him and he confessed robbing more than 30 people. His parents physically came in here begging for his release with N1million but you know money is not everything. This is somebody who has caused much trauma to the society including a pastor. Among places he confessed to have robbed included petrol filling stations, shops, markets and some residential homes and people heaved a sigh of relief.

Police arrest 12 criminals in Anambra ÏÏÏThe Police in Anambra State have arrested no fewer than 12 criminals including a serial robber who has robbed about 20 victims in Fegge, part of Onitsha. The other eleven criminals were arrested in Ogidi and other adjoining towns in Idemili local government area of the state which have of late become hot bed for criminal activities in the state. According to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Onitsha South, Fegge, Garba Rabiu, the suspect, Chinemerem Elebeke, alias Meskana who has been terrorizing Onitsha and environs was arrested weekend. This generated a lot of excitement by the people especially the victims who stormed the

titioner, Mr. Anthony Orji, has challenged Ndigbo to stop looking unto Nigeria for salvation, but should strive hard to compel Nigeria to look unto them. Orji who spoke during the launching of three books: Beyond Darkness, End of Crises and Desert storm written by an Anambra Statebased journalist, Mr. Theo Rays, said no other part of the country came to union with an intention for the union to work except Ndigbo, yet Nigeria has been unfair and unjust to the ethnic group. He said the 1966 coup staged by five majors was never an Igbo coup as some would want the world to believe, rather it was coup staged by the officers from the three regions of the country. The legal practitioner called on Ndigbo to come together and put their house in order to stand on their own, lamenting however that those at the helm of affairs in the South East were the “surrogates of the military, who continued to offer” “irresponsible leadership”. He decried a situation where Nigerians were only out to crucify Ndigbo, at the slightest mistake, saying that Evans was being projected as the Igbo model, forgetting the positive achievements Ndigbo has made. As at now, he said, one Chinedu Echeruo, a Nigerian of Igbo extraction, has been making waves in USA with his computer software, he de-

signed and sold millions of dollars but nobody has been talking of him, rather it was Evans that people talk about with relish as if criminals are found only among Ndigbo. In his address, the chairman of the occasion, Prof. Peter Emeka Katchy (FCAI), said Nigeria had only six years of democracy from 1961 to 1966. After that, the Military hijacked power and since that time even up to date “there was no fundamental orientation of Federal Government framework and no method of sucession.. Prof. Katchy who is the National President of National Complementary and Alternative Medical Association (NACAMA), asked the Acting President , as a matter of national emergency, to convoke National Conference of all ethnic nationalities. He also said that the acting President should commence the operation of true Federalism by making the six geo-political zones as well as commence fiscal federalism through Revenue Allocation Commission. Katchy also advised Osinbajo to embark on the reconciliation of Nigeria by setting up National Reconciliation Commission as well as commence strict application of fiscal federalism. He commended the author of ‘’Desert Storm’’ for its illumination and motivation and recommended it to every Nigerian to read and apply its suggestions.

ONICCIMA flays late passage of 2017 Appropriation Act ÏÏÏThe

Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), has deplored the late passage of the 2017 Appropriation Act, which they said will grossly impinge on the full implementation of the budget. The outgoing president of the Chamber, Chief Uchenna Apakama (FPSN), who stated this during the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Chamber, urged the various ministries and agencies charged with the responsibility of preparing Nigeria’s annual budget and the National Assembly to ensure early passage of our national budget. He said failure to adhere to this advice will make Nigeria’s national budget a hollow annual ritual, bereft of any serious commitment for effective implementation. Apakama decried the rising poverty in the country due to the current recession and rising macroeconomic challenges, which have continued to pose strong threats to Organized Private Sector (OPS). Enumerating some of the indices that cause poverty such as high rate of inflation, which is almost 18 percent, the high exchange rate, soaring electricity tariff,

increasing unemployment rate, insecurity occasioned by the activities of Fulani herdsmen, low oil price in international market among others, the president said, with all these, they do not need to search far to know why Nigeria’s business environment remained unfriendly. He said, “the chamber therefore calls on the governments at all levels to continue taking proactive measures in order to reduce the high incidence of poverty in the land”. The chamber also welcomed the initiative of the Federal Government in establishing Ease of doing Business Commission headed by the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo himself, which was recently signed as Executive Orders. ONICCIMA condemned the delay in completing the second Niger Bridge and the take-off of Onitsha River Port Commissioned since 2012, saying “the stalling of these two essential infrastructural projects seems to us a clear case of marginalization and injustice. The chamber is once again, calling on relevant authorities to give the people of the South East zone a sense of belonging by bringing the two projects into reality, without further delay”.

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Monarch decries proliferation of beer parlours in Anambra ÏÏÏ Igwe Alex Onyido,the traditional ruler of Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Alex Onyido, has lamented the proliferation of beer parlours and recreation centres in the state.

Igwe Onyido who spoke during the fourth edition of Lady Victoria Onyido quiz competition organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for secondary schools in the state called on the State Governor, Willie Obiano, to check the spread of leisure centres in the state. Onyido said such facilities provide avenue for crime and criminality to multiply, saying that the rate at which such businesses were sprouting in the state called for concern. The traditional ruler who endowed the quiz competition to discourage the use of illicit drugs among secondary school students in the state, commended NDLEA for their commitment in fighting drug abuse and peddling in the state, stating

that drug addiction and abuse would lead to other vices such as kidnapping, armed robbery and prostitution. Governor Obiano, represented by the Commissioner for Education in the state, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, lauded Igwe Onyido and NDLEA for their good works in promoting good behaviour among . Omenugha said his administration was committed to giving students in the state education that was globally competitive. The Principal of Anglican Girls Secondary school, Oba, Mrs Chibueze Peace, thanked NDLEA commander, Sule Momodu, for his initiatives in eradication of drug-related crimes in the state, especially in schools. In his address, the NDLEA commander in Anambra State, Mr. Sule Momodu, said the competition which started four years ago had yielded positive results. He commended the Anambra state Government for establishing Drug Free Clubs in secondary schools in the state.

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Nzelu, Abuja legal luminary backs Obiano for 2nd term Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏAn Abuja- based legal luminary,Chief Amobi Nzelu, has thrown his weight behind Governor Wllie Obiano’s second term bid as the Governor has done enough to merit him second tenure. Nzelu who spoke in his country home, Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state, pointed out that he is not a politician neither has he held any political appointment or done government contract but as a stakeholder in the state and a realist, Obiano has done well to go for second term. Nzelu said Obiano has sold himself to the people of the state by what he has been doing since he assumed power three years ago, saying that since Obiano came to

power, he has been free to come home especially when he has cases in the South East because there is security unlike before. He said Governor Obiano has put massive infrastructure in the State, paid salaries of the State workers as as when due, apart from making Anambra the safest State in the country. “I know election is coming. I do not do politics but I am a realist. Obiano has sold himself to the people. I don’t believe in masquerading or promissory note politicians. What he has put on the ground justifies his second tenure. APC cannot transfer their oligarchy to Anambra state,” said Nzelu. Nzelu who has been practicing law for the past 37 years and represented Apo Six during the Tribunal of Inquiry set up by the Federal Government to unravel their killers, said he has refused to make any comment on the judgment on

Apo Six which the principal accuse was let off the hook because he was not the prosecutor during the trial. He said with the judgment the matter has come to an end and it should be left to rest but one thing was clear “any hand that shed blood will not go unpunished”. Reacting to the ultimatum by the Northern youths on Ndigbo to quit Northern States by October1, 2017, Nzelu said Ndigbo should not take the threat for granted. “No matter the situation, they are talking from somewhere. The meeting was held in Arewa House, the North’s official meeting place. Northern leaders cannot pretend that they don’t know what those youths were saying. Igbos should not relax. We should be on the alert, so that what happened in 1960 should not repeat itself,” he warned.

Anambra market to flush out fake product dealers ÏÏÏThe president Ogbaru Main Market Traders Union, Chief Victor Nwawuzie, has asked those who are engaged in the manufacturing and selling of fake, substandard and adulterated products to leave the market with immediate effect. The president issued the sack order just as the traders gave him vote of confidence in the reconstruction of the market to beef up security and ensure free flow of flood. The resident who issued the red card during a prayer session in the market recently lamented that his opponents were cashing in on the illegal activities of these unscrupulous elements to tackle him but he assured that he would not be distracted in his vowed commitment to improve the Ogbaru Main market because he has a future Said the president, “I am looking forward to the future. I cannot be distracted. Nobody will distract me. The opponents will not succeed. Those who are involved in opposition to this government should have a change of mind and repent. He said there is no profit in the office except the desire to offer service to God and humanity, saying “there is no money to embezzle here. I have my business. I have something I am doing” He promised to immediately commerce massive renovation of the market by constructing the roads, drainage system which have been started from roofing

the market prayer ground . The Financial Secretary, Mr. Emeka Apeh, taking this reporter round the market to inspect the on-going projects especially constructing drainage which was violently opposed by the opposition, the financial secretary assured the leadership of the market would not be distracted by the antics of opposition. He said “we must fulfill all the promises made to the traders. Those who can stop us from developing this market are the State Government, the AMATAS, the patrons and Board of Trustees (BOT) members. Members of the opposition who have constituted themselves into stumbling block cannot stop us especially when we are doing good job”. He said they have set up a task force to eradicate and flush out from the market those behind fake, sub-standard and adulterated products. Apeh lamented that each time the opposition were invited to discuss the progress of the market, they would not attend meeting, rather they always demanded that money should be shared. Currently, the leadership has constructed a fence at Ogbo-azu to restrict exit and entry of people into the market as well as ensure maximum security in the. At Joneb line, they are also constructing drainage to allow free flow of flood in the market especially at the Bank line during rainfall.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (middle); and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. E. Ibas, during the laying of the foundation stone of the Naval Officers’ Mess in Odekpe near Onitsha...recently.

Threat on Ndigbo to vacate North, a treasonable felony - IYF ÏÏÏThe Preident Igbo Youths Forum (IYF), Comrade Kenneth Emeh, has described as “treasonable felony” the call by the Coalition of Northern Youths for Ndigbo to leave Northern states by October 1, this year. Emeh who spoke to newsmen in Onitsha, the Anambra State commercial centre, lashed at the security agencies especially the Directorate of State Security (DSS) and the Nigerian Police for not arresting the leaders of the Coalition who are well known by them. He said if such statement had come from the Youths of other regions, especially the South East the security agencies of this country would have moved into action to arrest them, but now they appeared helpless because it came from the North. He also condemned fickle re-

sponse from the Northern leaders who he said the youths were carrying their mandate and therefore called Igbo leaders to brace up for the challenges ahead because they have started again like 1967 -1970 pogrom. “They met at Arewa House, the official conference centre of the North , to show you the whole thing has the stamp of authority of the Northern leaders. And where was the DSS? If it is in the East DSS would have arrested the youths that is if they would allow the meeting to hold. But the North is sacrosanct. They can say and do anything and nobody queries them. This call is pure treasonable felony” Emeh said. He then enjoined Ndigbo in the North to as matter of utmost urgency start coming back, so that they join in the working for the referendum preparatory for the even-

tual exit from Nigeria. He said programmes and policies of All Progressives Congress (APC) led by ailing President Muhammed Buhari have shown a clear attempt to further marginalize the South East, saying that beyond deliberating scheming out Ndigbo in his appointment, the recent exclusion of South East in $5.851b railway project, the throwing away of the South East Development Commission Bill by the House of Representatives, intimidation and arrest of prominent persons both in government and business like the unwarranted search of the residence of Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu , detention of Ifeanyi Uba for several months now without arraigning him before Court as required by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria are all geared towards marginalizing Ndigbo.

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Jonas Udeji, the founder of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a socio-cultural group in South Africa, said the stance of its national body not to boycott the Anambra governorship election is in order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnamdi Kanu, the self- proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), had called for the boycott of the Nov. 18 election in Anambra. But the National President of Ohaneze, John Nwodo, had addressed legislators in Anambra and told them to ignore the directive. Udeji told NAN in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday that Kanu was not qualified to give such a directive on behalf of Igbos. “Ohaneze Ndigbo remains the apex body of Igbos in Nigeria and world-wide. “No single individual will give any order on behalf of Igbos if that person is not the elected President of Ohaneze.

“We understand Nnamdi Kanu`s emotions about the plight of Igbos in Nigeria. But, he should realise that we have a leader and that is Nwodo. “ He is the one to speak on behalf of Igbos,” he said. Udeji urged Anambra people and other South East states to ignore such directive from IPOB and elect their leaders when the opportunity comes. According to him, Igbos should collectively decide on such sensitive issues under the leadership of Ohaneze, their apex body, and not based on an individual’s directive. He said that Anambra people had the right to elect their governor and other representatives at the local government, state and national levels. Udeji said that Ohaneze under Nwodo`s leadership had been focused and remained determined to achieve set goals and objectives.

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Army offers free medical treatment to 500 in Anambra Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏThe 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha on Saturday offered free medical treatment to more than 500 persons in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra. Col. Idongiset Akpan, the Commander of the Regiment, said the service and an earlier clean up exercise were some of the activities lined up for the week long 2017 Nigerian Army Day celebration. Akpan said the free treatment and cleanup exercise near Electrical Internation-

al Market, Onitsha, were to maintain the excellent civil/ military relationship and to imbibe the culture of clean environment. “It was also an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of the Nigerian Army, and also launder our image as a potent force for the defense of our democracy and nation building,” he said. He explained that the Army Day celebration was a yearly exercise to commemorate the creation of the Nigerian Army. Also speaking, Capt. Wilson Ejiga, the Regimental Medical Officer in-charge of the Cantonment Hospital, said cases

of malaria, typhoid and other minor ailments were treated. “We conducted HIV counseling and testing and a number of investigation including, random blood sugar, urine text and any case that is beyond us were referred with a provision to take care the patient in the hospital,” he said. Mrs Njideka Oraedum, the Senior Special Adviser to Gov. Willie Obiano on Environment, Climate Change and Beautification, commended the Army on the gesture. Oraedun assured that the state government will provide more receptacles in the area to ensure that people do not drop their wastes indiscriminately.

IGP lauds Obiano for good governance ÏÏÏThe Inspector General Of police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has lauded Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State for offering good governance, describing him as the most security- conscious governor in Nigeria. Idris stated this at Aguleri Anambra East Local Government Area of the State during the foundation laying ceremony for No. 54 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Onitsha Aguleri Barracks Anambra State. He said Obiano administration has so far demonstrated readiness to tackling insecurity challenges in the State head on which according to him resulted to the recent declaring of Anambra State the safest state in Nigeria, charging the police and other security agencies to continue to discharge their duty with fear of God Almighty. Governor Obiano in his address commended IGP and other CPS from neighbouring States for finding time to grace the occasion pledging his continuous support and collaboration with every security agency in Anambra State to ensure adequate security of life and property which he said was the fulcrum of his government. He, however, pledged to complete the project during his second tenure.

Consequently, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Sam Okaula, in his welcome address noted that Governor Obiano’s administration has been partnering with the security agencies in the state, stressing that criminals in Anambra state have all relocated to some other states. Okaula warned the criminals to remain relocated, reassuring that the State will continue to maintain zero tolerance to criminal activities. Okaula also thanked the Government of Anambra state for recent donation of motorcycles and some vehicles all in a bid to combat crimes in the State, saying that the police was ready to continue to synergies with other security agencies in the state to maintain the security pace already set. The CP while enumerating the challenges facing the police called the state government to come to their aid as it concerns the of accommodation, pointing out that many police officers do not have places to lay their head. The occasion had in attendance all the His Royal Highnesses in Anambra East and West, the CPs of neighbouring States, Captains of industries and among others.

L-R: Thomas Achebe; Chike Ubaka Ikemefuna; NDLEA Counsellor, Mrs. Chinwe Thompson; Chukwunweike Victor Enwezor, Founder of Come Alive Initiative (CAI), and other colleagues the NDLEA counsellor, during an event in Onitsha...recently

Police in Anambra parade vigilante for alleged ritual killing ÏÏÏThe

Police in Anambra on Saturday paraded a vigilante operative alleged to have killed an unidentified person for ritual purposes. Parading the suspect in Awka, the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Garba Umar, alleged that the suspect later buried the remains of the victim in a shallow grave. “On the night of June 22, 2017, the suspect while on duty as a security guard, on the premises of a distributor to NBL located along Oko road, Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area, killed a person yet to be identified. “The suspect buried the corpse in a shallow grave within the premises and failed to

report the incident to anyone including his employer and coworkers,” he said. According to him, on June 26, 2017, workers who perceived an offensive odour within the premises searched and uncovered an unusual sight at a portion of the premises. Umar said workers confronted the vigilante with their findings and forced him to dig out the area after he denied knowledge of what was in the ground. “He did and confessed to killing an intruder into the premises on the night of June 22. “Preliminary investigation revealed the suspect beheaded the corpse, burnt it, before burying it in the shallow grave.

“The suspect is helping in the investigation as ritual killing is suspected,” Umar added. He said items including a pump action, revolver gun, cell phones, sim cards, bloodsoaked blanket and wrapper, among others were recovered from the suspect, who would be charged to court. The police commissioner said that his administration owed the people of the state a duty of ensuring a peaceful and crime-free society; and was determined to make the state a no-go-area for criminals. Umar said the command had put in place intelligence-led policing and crime prevention strategies to clamp down on criminals.

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Naira rebounded to close at 367/$1 at parallel market

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After trading for only three days during last week, due to two days declared as public holiday by the Federal Government, the Nigerian currency, Naira, on Friday, rebounded to close at 367 to a US dollar against 369 sold on Thursday, at the parallel market. The naira had traded on the first trading day of the week, Wednesday, at 368, but depreciated slightly to 369 and 370 per dollar in some unofficial forex markets in Lagos and other major cities across the country. The local currency against the Euro and Pound sterling were sold at 410 and 465, respectively, the same rates it has been selling at the parallel market in the recent time. At the official interbank market, the naira was retained at 305.90 per dollar, the same rate it exchanged on Thursday but against 305.85 closed the previous week. But at the Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX) window, the Nigerian currency, appreciated to 366.44 compare to 368.67 sold earlier in the week, but lower than 362.16 exchanged the previous Friday. The local naira currency came close to converging at the investor foreign exchange window and black market last week, with analysts attributing the development to increased dollar liquidity in the foreign exchange market. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold N31.94 billion ($104.76 million) in treasury bills on Friday in a bid to tighten liquidity in the money market while overnight lending rate fell. Therefore, foreign exchange dealers said the total sum of N31.52 billion of 349-day Treasury bill at 18.59 per cent and N440 million of 160-day Treasury bill at 17.98 per cent was auction on Friday.

Failure by Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) to launch a N50 billion Rights Issue in the second quarter of 2017, it promised at its 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, has been linked to the lack of local investor’s confidence, mistrust and decline of 20 per cent free float of public share to 14.11 per cent, investigations by The Daily Times has revealed. It is, however, worthy of note that free float is commonly known as the percentage shares of a company on the exchange held by the public for trading activities. In a petition, which was addressed to the Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, National Assembly, exclusively ob-

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tained by The Daily Times, tagged, ‘Investor’s Confidence in the Capital Market: Issue of Public Float Shares Flagrant Abuse’, stated, “We, concerned shareholders’ group deem it duty bound to brief you on latest development, that may further erode investor’s confidence in our capital market. This calls for urgent action to prevent calamity, as it is now, the current situation may eventually kill the market confidence, if not addressed drastically, soonest.” The document was signed by the President, Renaissance Shareholders Association of Nigeria (RSAN), Amb. Olufemi Timothy and the Secretary, Mr. Ralph Ogedengbe, noting that investor’s confidence remains the fatal oxygen that the capital market thrives on, and if

not protected and duly safeguarded, the market may die abruptly. According to the petition, based on all these aforementioned, “we hereby seek your Excellencies’ urgent attention and action on the issue of abuse of public (free) float of shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).” The local investors, in the note explained that investor’s confidence could only be sustained if the market regulators; NSE, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), are very strict about its rules on disclosures and transparency. One of such rules that seem to be carelessly or not strictly enforced was the free float post-listing rule. “On the NSE, we have observed that the compliance on the free

float shares rules are treated with levity instead of ensuring strict compliance by companies, the authorities of the exchange look the other way, thus allowing this critical post-listing rule be flouted at the expense of investors. The issue of public float (Free Float) remains a potential threat to our market ability to grow and develop and investors’ confidence. “It is obvious that an exchange that treats free float with levity, less strictness, may soon suffer, lose investors’ respect and confidence, as you will agree with us that low public float of shares on any market. creates room for manipulations, which also negatively alters the ability to buy and or sell such company’s shares (with low public CONTINUES ON PAGE B2 L-R, Represntatite of the President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, Executive Director Commercial, Dangote Flour Mills Plc , Halima Dangote,Chairman, Governing Council of Topgrade Secondary School, Mr. William B. Fowler, Director Topgrade Secondary School, MS. Irene Flowler, At the 2017 Topgrade Secondary School Graduation Ceremony/ Presentation of Merit Award for his invaluable contribution to business development within Nigeria and Africa to the President/ CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, in Lagos on 30th Junei 2017.

Dangote to get $1bn Afreximbank financing for intra-African trade The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Kigali signed agreements to provide financing facilities totalling $1.11 billion to support African entities engaged in intra-African trade, including $1 billion to the African conglomerate Dangote Industries Limited. The signing ceremonies, held as part of the ongoing activities marking the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Bank, are in support of the Bank’s strategy to facilitate the growth of intra-Afri-

can trade. The terms of the MOU with Dangote Industries Limited provides for credit facilities, “which may be granted by Afreximbank to Dangote Industries Limited and its subsidiaries in an aggregate amount of up to one billion dollars”. The MOU provides for collaboration between Afreximbank and Dangote Industries Limited in respect of proposed funding of transactions, which could involve the provision of short and long-

term liabilities for trade-related projects in Africa. A brief on the MOU says that the utilization of the facility would boost intra-African trade volumes, enhance continental value chains and increase production and export of goods and services across Africa. A second signing ceremony was for a $100-million facility to Heirs Holdings Limited, a panAfrican proprietary investment holding company, to further support its cross border investment

programme. The facility brief notes that Heirs Holdings has a portfolio of investments in key sectors in 20 African countries, including energy, financial services, real estate and hospitality. Also signed during the day was a facility agreement for a $10 million amortising term loan facility to the Development Bank of Rwanda Limited (BRD) to support the development of power and manufacturing projects in the country.

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Etisalat back access to instant loans with KwikCash Tony Nwakaegho Etisalat, in partnership with Support Microfinance Bank has simplified access to loans through the launch of its new service, KwikCash, Nigeria’s first instant loan service. The service, which is currently available only on the Etisalat network, was developed for subscribers who have bank accounts and need to access cash loans to settle urgent financial needs. It enables customers to get instant loans with ease using their mobile phones. Dr. Ekechi Nwokah, chairman of the Bank, welcomes the partnership as a significant milestone for the banking industry in Nigeria. “Many banks in Nigeria have been trying to address the goals of financial inclusion and access to credit, and with the launch of KwikCash, Nigeria’s first instant loan service, Support Microfinance Bank has taken a huge step towards those goals. We were fortunate to have a supportive partner in Etisalat and we are proof that bank-telco partnerships can be successful given the right focus and commitment,” he said. He stressed that just by dialing *561#, Etisalat subscribers can access loans of up to N100,000 anywhere, anytime and on any type of phone including feature phones. “The code (*561#) opens a whole new world to Etisalat subscribers where they can request a loan that is instantly credited to their bank account. Subscribers can also dial the same code to check their loan balance, repay outstanding loans, and access lower interest rates.

National President, National Association of Polytechnic Students, Comrade Adeyeye Olugbenga (2nd, L), presenting an award to the National President of Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Prince Adebola Adedoyin, in Abuja on Sunday (2/7/17). With them are: Chief whip of AMDON, Mr Ikedichi Iwuchukwu (L) and treasurer, Motor Dealers of Abuja, Muhammed Sani.

Our pilot not ex-militant - Air Peace

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Air Peace has debunked online media reports identifying one of its pilots, First Officer John Paul Nku, as a former militant. Different online media reports had described Nku as one of the repentant Niger Delta agitators, who benefited from the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) after a Facebook user, Mr. Wabiye Idoniboyeobu posted pictures of the pilot and the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh. Referring to Nku, who was the co-pilot of an Air Peace flight Boroh took to Owerri on Thursday, Idoniboyeobu had said on Facebook: “So the guy’s name is John Paul Nku. A first officer with Air Peace. Smooth flight. You need to see the look on people’s faces when the information trickled out that it was an Amnesty beneficiary in the cockpit. Everyone wanted a picture with him. Am-

nesty is working. Let’s give the boys a chance.” A statement issued by the Corporate Communications Manager of Air Peace, Mr. Chris Iwarah, however, insisted that the pilot was erroneously tagged a former militant. Nku, the airline explained, was one of the more than 5,000 non-agitators the PAP sponsored to acquire different skills in response to the yearnings of the Niger Delta for development of its people. Air Peace said: “On Thursday, June 29, 2017, a member of our flight crew, First Officer John Paul Nku was the co-pilot of our Abuja-Owerri service. When the flight landed in Owerri, he was introduced to the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, who was on board the flight, as one of the beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.

“Excited, Boroh took some pictures with Nku. A Facebook user, Mr. Wabiye Idoniboyeobu later posted the pictures of the pilot and Boroh in support of his opinion that the PAP was achieving its aim of addressing the challenges of the Niger Delta. “Unfortunately, some social media platforms latched onto Idoniboyeobu’s comments to tag Nku a former militant simply because he was identified as a beneficiary of the PAP. We, therefore, feel compelled to set the record right and correct the wrong impression being created of Nku’s personality. “It is public knowledge that besides the more than 30,000 former militants who have reportedly benefited from the PAP, over 5,000 non-agitators from Niger Delta communities impacted by oil exploration and exploitation have been trained under the presidential project. Nku was one of the non-agitators who were fortunate to be trained by the PAP.

In its recent rating review of Access Bank Plc, foremost rating agency in Nigeria, Agusto & Co, has raised the Bank’s rating from “A+” to “Aa-”, with a stable outlook. The upgrade reflects Access Bank’s strong financial profile, resilient profitability levels and solid capital position. Agusto & Co also recognised Access Bank as an institution of very good financial condition and strong capacity to meet its obligations. The rating is further supported by the Bank’s strong domestic presence supported by extensive branch network, good liquidity profile as well as experience and skill of its management team. Speaking on the new rating, Group Managing Director/CEO, Access Bank Plc, Herbert Wigwe, said, “The rating only goes to confirm our consistency over the years in delivering superior value to our stakeholders in line with our vision to be the world’s most respected African bank. The upgrade in the Bank’s outlook reflects our commitment to the core values of innovation, professionalism and devotion to excellence in our operations and service delivery.” The rating upgrade reflects Agusto & Co’s view that Access Bank has strengthened its risk profile, deepened its retail banking drive by creating a digital business through its digital strategy, embrace a cost reduction programme and the use of value chain strategy to capture small businesses in the retail segment of the market. This further supported by the Bank’s 5 year strategic plan to rank among the top 3 banks in its chosen markets and across financial metrics by the end of 2017.

Gas Masterplan to boost industrial growth underway Union Bank may dump N50bn Rights Issue have a stream of earning between over investors’ mistrust - Investigation Simon Ugwu The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has stated that fresh moves to unveil a new gas master plan to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth is underway. He made this known while speaking at the fifth triennial national delegates’ conference of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) in Abuja, adding that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the masterplan. “I am just coming back from the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting where I made a presentation on gas policy and the document was approved today. We need major changes in policy to make gas a hub of our economy. We must

petroleum and gas in order to see an improvement in our economy or see the opportunities we are supposed to reap from the oil and gas sector. So, a lot need to happen in the midstream and upstream,” he said. “Gas development remains the new horizon for opportunity. There is so much happening that needs to happen that should have happened yesterday and not begin to happen now in the gas sector. Gas is the future of this country in terms of infrastructure, support, members of staff training and re-training,” he added. He maintained that the oil and gas is changing transformatively with the tumbling of prices below $46 despite the intervention of the Organisation of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC).

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float)”, it stated. It therefore, notes that The NSE has a post-listing rule of 20 per cent free float of shares for companies on the exchange (Mandatory). “But to our chagrin and dismay, many companies have persistently violated this rule without any restriction from the exchange authorities which now serves as basis for others to follow.” According to the petition, “the investing public remains in darkness, with fears of losing their investment, as to the reasons they permit this abuse and latest development on what the exchange was doing on this act to protect the market and investors (being aware of the danger) and why this trend has

continued unabated.” While speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with our correspondent over the weekend, Olufemi Timothy said, he is one of the people who objected to the Union Bank’s right issue since last year, because it is wrong to come for right issue at a point that so many people are at disadvantage. In his words: “We minority shareholders are at disadvantage, because when local investors are in a recession economy, how can you say you want to do right issue? When you know that the other party will not be able to subscribe, and you want to bring your own money from foreign countries, which is cheaper now. If you bring dollar from abroad now, you can

buy the whole of Nigeria, and you know there is a core investor who is a foreigner an American in Union Bank.” He said further that the core investors have insisted that they are bringing dollar to come and buy their own right, and this is coming at a time that they know Nigeria is in recession. He said, “No way, Nigeria minority cannot buy. I said they only want to explore the situation and buy out the minority, because this is not the appropriate time to do right issue and if you know you have that kind of money, find a way of giving it into the bank without touching the equity, equity investment is not encouraging in the present Nigeria, because the country is in recession.

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CBN: MfBs lifts small businesses with N214b in 2016 Stories by Motolani Oseni As part of efforts to boosts Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country, Microfinance banks operators have supported entrepreneurs with a total sum of N214.32 billion, as at December 31, 2016, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed. The Director of Other Financial Institutions Supervision Department (OFISD), Mrs. Tokunbo Martins made this known at the 2nd Annual Professional Training organised for Lagos state Microfinance banks operators. The seminar, which was organised by National Association of Microfinance Bank, Lagos Chapter, (NAMBLAG) in conjunction with CA Compusult and Associ-

ates, has, as its theme: “Sustainable Microfinance Banking in Nigeria.’’ Mrs. Martins, said that the total assets of the sub-sector presently stood at N365.51 billion. She said the figures above was grossly inadequate, given the country’s population of 170 million that largely consisted of people at the bottom of the social pyramid that consisted a veritable targets of the banks She added, “the industry is highly concentrated and unevenly distributed with the top 10 of the 991 Microfinance banks accounting for 37 per cent to 40 per cent of the total loans, deposits and assets as at March 31, 2017. “The sub-sector is also under capitalised with high non-per-

forming loans and characterized by a high spate of distress and failures with many institutions, particularly unit Microfinance banks, technically insolvent or inactive.” Martins said the bank has also expended 12 million dollars to register the 991 Microfinance banks and some finance houses with Credit Bureaux to enable them to combat dubious customers. Martins, who was represented by Mr. Bassey Ekpo, a Deputy Director in OFISD ,however, commended NAMBLAG for organizing the seminar. She said,“I also commend the association for considering it appropriate to hold the the brainstorming seminar outside Lagos to enable maximum concentra-

tion. “The seminar is significant in three vital aspects, firstly, it holds on the heels of the recent economic recession that hits the country.” According to her,“Secondly, the theme this year underlines the need for stakeholders to retool and re-invent themselves in the face of economic challenges. “Thirdly the seminar holds at the time of economic challenge in which Microfinance banks is expected to play critical role and contribute to the on-going economic recovery efforts.” The Chairman of NAMBLAG, Mr. Omololu Fatunbi, in his keynote address, commended CBN for its support to the banks. Omololu said that NAMBLAG

was not unaware of the many initiatives by the apex bank to push Microfinance banks to higher level. The NAMBLAG boss said that the he would also put all efforts to ensure all the banks in the state meet the deadline for the registration of Bank Verification Number (BVN). Reacting to performance of the sub-sector, he said the banks in Lagos state were ready to support the Federal Government’s effort to take the country out of recession. He said, “By God’s grace, NAMBLAG will ensure that our services are extended to all Nigerians living in Lagos State.We will penetrate the rural towns and villages to empower them for agricultural development.

Ecobank, Transfast partner on money transfer Ecobank Nigeria has entered into strategic partnership with Transfast, a leading international provider of cross-border payments and remittance solutions, to further ease expatriates funds transfer from across the world to Nigeria. The bank said that,with this arrangement, Nigerians working in other countries can send money through any of Ecobank’s wide branch network, in local currency, direct to the beneficiary’s bank account 24/7, or for cash pick-up at more than 3,500 payout locations in Nigeria. Speaking at the agreement signing event in Lagos, Tunde Kuponiyi, Head, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, said the partnership with the global money transfer service provider was in line with Ecobank’s decision to boost its remittances bouquet of product and services for its customers. According to him, “This latest addition, reinforces our commitment as a bank to giving our customers access to world class service. Transfast has a pedigree for swift and excellent service delivery. We are confident this will further stimulate activities in the remittance business.”

This new addition is to give our customers a more robust option on our list of remittance products. We already have available to our customers Rapid Transfer, Western Union, Money Gram or Ria Money Transfer in any Ecobank location in the country.” he stated. The Director EMEAA, Transfast, Samir Vidhate, in an earlier statement, said that as a global player in payment processor and funds transfer, the company understood the vital lifeline provided by remittances being sent back to Nigeria. He said the company was working daily to drive greater awareness of its service to Nigerians living and working abroad. Vidhate said, “We are committed to the region and will be closely partnering with banks for continued growth.” He added, “We want customers from Nigeria to know that Transfast always delivers great value when you are sending money home. Our company is pleased to visit Nigeria to meet our valued partners and customers, and to share that message.” According to a report by the World Bank, remittances to Nigeria stood at $35bn in 2016 and at $21bn in 2015.

Former MD, Keystone Bank Limited and member of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Group, Mr Philip Ikeazor, and Princess Gloria Akobundu, CEO of NEPAD Nigeria, at a meeting with Nepad Business Group board in Lagos on Friday Sterling bank customers, who were at a one- day workshop in Lagos, have commended the lender for living up to its promise of supporting and empowering women. In support of the Sterling Bank’s exciting ‘One Woman’ value proposition, select number Nigerian women were taught to take action, make positive choices about their own lives and do positive things. Speaking during the oneday programme organised by Tope Mark-Odigie, entitled, “Sexually Confident Woman”, Mrs. Ighodalo commended Sterling Bank for this rare initiative. “Sterling Bank is a very strong supporter of women; and when the bank launched the ‘One Woman’

Customers commend Sterling Bank over empowerment product recently, the goal was to empower women and support them. By putting the word out there about self-love, Sterling Bank is hoping to encourage women and hopefully help them to love themselves”, Ighodalo said. Also speaking, Mrs. Mojisola Bakare, General Manager, Corporate Banking, Sterling Bank said, “We have always been talking about breaking the glass ceiling. This unacknowledged barrier to a woman’s career advancement cannot be cleared except women are aware and selfconscious of themselves

and know how to position themselves. It is only when a confident woman brings herself out that is when she can be identified for positions and for greatness.” Bakare added that, “One Woman by Sterling Bank is about making women realise their potential to make positive changes and be successful in life. Changing how women see themselves is a process and some need professional help. This explains our support for the self-love programme which brings professionals and women together to kick-start this process.

Mrs. Tope Mark Odigie, convener of the ‘Sexually- Confident Woman’ programme, said, “The objective of self-love is to motivate and encourage women to love and accept themselves. It is about changing the thinking that they must fit a stereotype to be beautiful and also to help them understand that self-confidence will improve their lives and business. She said,”So. it is very important for women to find themselves, find their voices and be comfortable with themselves to achieve all round success.”

Capital Market B4 Stories By Afolabi Adesola The Nigerian Equities market ended June, with a 12.27 percent MtD growth on growing investors confidence and appetite. The week ended June 30th, 2017 also closed on a positive note as the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share-Index (ASI) and market capitalisation appreciated by 3.10 percent to close the week at 33,117.48 and N11.452 trillion respectively. The week also ended with all other Indices finishing higher with the exception of the NSE Insurance Index that depreciated by 0.07 per cent to close at 137.86. The Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE) weekly stock market report says at the close of the three-day trading week, a total turnover of 1.171 billion shares worth N11.458 billion in

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Stocks ends June strong, posts 12.27% growth 13,763 deals were traded by investors on the floor of the Exchange compared to a total of 2.311 billion shares valued at N24.577 billion that exchanged hands previous week in 27,836 deals. The NSE said the Financial Services Industry measured by volume led the activity chart with 899.307 million shares valued at N6.779 billion traded in 7,977 deals; thus contributing 76.78 per cent and 59.16 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Conglomerates Industry, followed with 111.022 million shares worth N189.462 million in 952 deals. The third place was occupied by Consumer Goods In-

dustry with a turnover of 56.912 million shares worth N2.373 billion in 2,055 deals. Trading in the Top Three Equities namely by volume were United Bank for Africa Plc, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and Access Bank Plc. They accounted for 499.566 million shares worth N3.717 billion in 2,954 deals, contributing 42.65 percent and 32.44 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. Also traded during the week, were a total of 869,680 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N19.150 million executed in 16 deals compared with a total of 63,927 units val-

ued at N841,330.04 transacted last week in 11 deals. A total of 20 units of Federal Government’s Bonds valued at N16,486.85 were traded this week in 1 deal, compared with a total of 2,212 units valued at N2.098 million transacted last week in 7 deals. A summary of price changes in the week under review shows that 40 equities appreciated in price, higher than 23 of the previous week. On the flipside, 28 equities depreciated in price; lower than 52 of the previous week, while 105 equities remained unchanged higher than 98 recorded in the preceding week

Equities Market sustains gains with 1.88 per cent Nigeria’s Equities market closed the second trading day this week on a positive note, improving gains by N211.8 billion, as Market Capitalisation closed at N11.505 trillion. The NSE’s All-Share Index (ASI) gained 1.88 per cent or 612.54 points to close at 33,269.84 points compared to 1.64 per cent appreciation recorded previously, improving year to date returns to 23.4 percent on demand for banking, industrial goods, consumer goods, and oil & gas stocks. All sector indices thus ended the day on a positive note, as investors in 4,594 deals bought and sold a total of 439.2 million shares worth N4.8 billion, representing an increase of 14 per cent and 45 per cent respectively in comparison with previous day’s trade. PZ led the day’s gainers by 9.90 per cent to close at N22.97 per share, while Diamond Bank followed with a gain of 8.33 per cent to close at N1.30 per share, while UBA 5.22 per cent to close at N9.47 per share. Cadbury appreciated five per cent to close at N13.65 per share and Stanbic gained 4.98 per cent to close at N32.4 per share. On the flip side, May & Baker topped the day’s losers with a decline of 4.88 per cent each, to close at N4.29 per share, Livestock feeds came next, with a decline of 4.76 per cent to close at N1 per share. Skye Bank followed, with a loss of 4.69 percent to close at 61 kobo, Transnationwide Express dipped 4.60 per cent to close at 83 kobo per share and Jaiz Bank fell 4.29 per cent to close at 67 kobo per share.

Bonny Amadi The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) demonstrated its commitment towards making inroad into the Nigeria’s private sector, a drift from its long-term commitment to the public sector, with a visit of its team to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). IITA is a non-profit institution that creates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation and working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa. As part of celebration of its 50th anniversary, IITA’s Deputy Director General, Partnership for delivery, Mr. Kenton Dashiell, led his team, comprising of Hilda Koper-Limbourg, Deputy Director General Corporate services, Mr. Kwesi Atta-Krah, Director for Systems and State integration, Robert Asiedu, Director, Research for Development, amongst others, on a familiarity visit to the NSE, where he had the rare privilege of sounding the Exchange’s Closing Gong for the day. Dashiell said that the visit was pronouncement of emerging sound relationship with the Nigerian private sector, beneficiaries of innovative works of the IITA. He said that the affiliation with the Nigerian capital market, through the NSE, would further project opportunities deliverable by the IITA for the economy.

FMDQ’s $634.07 million FX futures contract to seize trading on July 11

NSE’s trading floor, Lagos

The Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) has published its Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) report for May-2017, showing monthly foreign inflows increased by 403.09% from N14.54 billion in April to N73.15 billion in May 2017. Although, foreign inflows outpaced outflows, foreign outflows also increased by 178.63% from N7.91 billion in April to N22.04 billion in May 2017, an indication of improved foreign investor appetite/ renewed foreign interest in Nigerian equities, which analysts agree has been responsible for the recent rally in equities. According to the report, total FPI transactions from January to May 2017, increased by 74.03% from N189.45 billion in 2016 to N328.70 billion in 2017. A breakdown by the NSE, showed that domestic transactions outperformed foreign

IITA: Visit to NSE to expand private sector…Danshiel

Foreign inflows into Nigerian equities jump 403.1% investors by 7.40 per cent, even when participation rate dropped sharply from 59.1% in April to 53.7% for May. However, in value rated terms, domestic transactions improved 240% in May from N32.5 billion to N110.42bn, whilst the total domestic transactions Year to Date (YTD) increased by 38.40% from N279.11 billion to N386.29 billion. Similarly, FPIs YTD participation rate increased from 40.4% in 2016 to 45.9% as at May 2017 slashing domestic participation to 54.0%. FPI transactions expanded 3.2x from N22.5bn in April to N95.2bn in May. The total market transactions from January to May 2017 thus surged 52.6% to N715.0bn from N468.6bn recorded for the

same period in 2016. Expectedly, total transaction for the month of May, increased sharply by 275% from N54.9bn recorded in the month of April to N205.6bn in May 2017, thanks to the introduction of the I&E window by the CBN in April. An overview of the market shows, the All Share Index is up +23.2% YTD, +12.3% MTD and +3.1% WTD.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

33,117.48

DEALS

4,797.00

VOLUME

345,860,236.00

VALUE

3,348,413,933.82

CAP

11,452,118,248,061.74

Bonny Amadi The FMDQ July 19 2017 foreign exchange futures open contract, among the 12 existing futures contracts, will seize trading on Tuesday, 11th July 2017, prelude to its maturity on 19th July 2017. Termination of trading on the FX futures eight days ahead of maturity, is in keeping with the rule governing FX futures trading on the FMDQ which stipulates that “Termination of Trading shall cease at 2:00PM eight (8) calendar days before the expiry date of each respective Contract. The FMDQ NGUS July 19 2017, value of open contract is $634.07 million at current rate of N363.67 per dollar and has a settlement date of 19th July, 2017. As at 30th June 2017, the FMDQ 12 total forex futures contract was valued at $2714.41million. Out of the 12 instruments, six will mature in 2017, while the remaining six will mature in 2018, terminating with NGUS June 27th 2018, valued $20 million and currently trades at N374.67 per dollar

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Stories by Godwin Anyebe The issue of human rights and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has grown to be a source of concern in Nigeria and, indeed, West Africa. Reason being that, most companies that operate in Nigeria and West Africa outrightly violates the norms and convention of human rights, as it relates to corporate social responsibility (CSR). While the belief in the sanctity of human life has ancient history in many religions of the world, the idea of human rights, that is, the notion that a human being has a set of inviolable rights simply on grounds of being human, began during the era of renaissance humanism in the early modern period. On the other hand, analysts believe that the idea of CSR dated to the days

CSR: How to ensure organisations comply with policy, human rights of the struggle where court permitted the piano manufacturer to buy an adjoining tract of land to be used for a church, library, and school for its employees. In this case, the court saw ‘improved employee relations’ to the company. Checks by Daily Times revealed that most of companies that operate in Nigeria and the region of Africa don’t always adhere strictly to the norms and convention of global human rights,as it relate to CSR. Further investigation revealed that there are actually three categories of companies involved – some Asian transnationals, which have little or no respect for human rights or business sustainability

principles both in their corporate country of origin, as well as, in the host country. Another group comprised some (emphasis on some) multinationals that apply double standards. Which mean, for instance, better employment conditions for their expatriate staff with same qualifications, experience and productivity level compared with local employee or when an environmental and waste disposal policies differ between their operations located in Europe or United States of America and those in Africa. The last category is the large national companies who often do not have any knowledge of CSR and human rights. Speaking on this issue, Mr. Eustace Onuegbu, Presi-

dent of International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (INCSR) and the CEO of De Bernards Consulting Ltd said; “as a matter of fact, a number of regulatory agencies in Nigeria do not have any CSR/ sustainability programme in place. That means that not only the regulatory agency probably is inefficient, but also the companies that are being regulated. We are presently working out an intervention programme for one of such organisations in the maritime sector, hoping that the change of administration will facilitate the process.” According to him, “As you can see, there was the need to sensitise the corporate community operating in the region, policy

L-R: Engr. Clement Awhana, Assistant General Secretary; Chief Wilson Okpubigho, Sergeant-at-Arms; Dr. Isaac Feludu, Second Vice President; Chief Jacob Diedjomahor, First Vice President; Prince Austin Enajemo Isire, President; Chief Jitobo Akanike, Legal Adviser; Mr. Francis Ewherido, General Secretary; Chief Emmanuel Ogbon, Publicity Secretary; Mr. Diamond Okotete; Chief Bright Apinoko, Financial Secretary; Mr. Francis Anidi, treasurer recently in Lagos

History was again made recently when Urhobo Social Club inaugurated its new executive to pilot its affairs and enhance the social, economic development of the Urhobo community. It was on that occasion that the Chairman of Davo Dani Microfinance Bank, Prince AustinEnajomo Isire, took over from Chief Simeon Ohwofa, as the President of Urhobo foremost club, Urhobo Social Club, Lagos, over the weekend. Isire, while announcing his programme for the club, as part of his contributions to the com-

makers,who are completely at a loss most times on these serious fundamental human rights issues and global best practices in CSR and the public on their rights. To achieve this, he continued, “I initiated the international conferences on Business and Human Rights in Africa, which is just the start of a sustained sensitisation programme aimed at making Africa a better place to live and work. “In the words of the late Nelson Mandela, “education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” He stated that, “there are three different schools of thought on this matter – those who believe that CSR and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) are two separate processes within an organisation, others who consider Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) as an integral part of CSR;and the last group that believes that HRDD is a higher level business risk assessment process. I need to clarify a few things here. The fact of the matter is that CSR has evolved over the years to include national and international human rights norms. “The meaning and value of CSR differs in various contexts, depending on local factors including culture, environmental conditions and the legal framework, but the basics remain the same anywhere in the world. In the past, CSR was only understood to mean philanthropy where an organisation, irrespective of how it makes its profit, would give some back to the society as I earlier explained. This is what

USCL to build Urhobo House munity, said a new club house to be called, Urhobo House, will soon be built. The club had earlier acquired a piece of land at Abijo GRA, Lekki, Lagos, as part of the ongoing effort to sustaining the Corporate Social Responsibility of the group and other individuals from the area to the Urhobo community, both at home and in the Diaspora. Speaking after taking his oath of office, where eminent Urhobo sons and daughters, included Olorogun Moses Taiga,

President General, Urhobo Progress Union worldwide; Olorogun Otega Emerhor, All Progressive Congress Chieftain and his wife, Rita and Chief Goodie Ibru,were gathered, Isire said, “We shall reach out to other Urhobo social groups to forge common fronts to promote development of Urhobo land. We shall also reach out to other ethnic groups and traditional rulers of other ethnicities within the Niger Delta to work together as Nigeria grapples with looking for the way forward.

United, like a bunch of broom, we can move mountains in our cooperative ventures, but alone, we are greatly diminished individually and collectively.” Isire said “the challenges before us are daunting, but the resolve within us is humongous and we shall surely overcome.” He paid tribute to his predecessors, pledging that his executive will stand on their shoulders to reach greater heights. Other members of the execu-

most organisations still practice in Africa, including the emerging markets like Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya – this is very unfortunate.” However, Comrade Debo Adeniran, a right activist, said;”there is a difference between conducting a site CSR audit and conducting a business impact assessment for an organisation. The site audit checks the employment policies, waste disposal systems, etc., while the business impact assessment actually checks the real impact an organisation’s business activities have on the community and other stakeholders. “They include the process of acquiring the land being used for a factory, farm and other businesses; employment opportunities for the host community; how the waste being disposed affect the health of the local community; what are actual and potential effects of gas being flared to the population in terms of health issues and economic loss; does the excess use of the road by suppliers affect or deteriorate the quality of that road or pose other risks in the community?” “Human Rights Manager, Nestle, and Dariam McBrain, Global Director of Sustainability at a time spoke about their approach to human rights issues beyond basic CSR. Each of these corporations emphasised the need to work with host communities, suppliers, CSR/HRs consultants, the civil society, governments and other key stakeholders to address business and human rights issues everywhere they do business.

tive are: Chief Jacob Diedjomahor, first vice president; Dr. Isaac Feludu, second vice president; Mr. Francis Ewherido, general secretary; Mr. Clement Awhana, assistant general secretary; Mr. Francis Anidi, treasurer; Chief Emmanuel Ogbon, publicity secretary; Chief Bright Apinoko, Financial Secretary; Dr. David Isiavwe, Social secretary; Chief Jitobo Akanike, legal adviser; Mr. Diamond Okotete, welfare officer and Chief Wilson Okpubigho, sergeant-at-arms.

Insurance B7 Bonny Amadi Following the three days’ trading for the week ended Friday, 30th June, 2017, the insurance sector recorded a remarkable turnover of 66,830,015 million shares, worth N38,870,309.54 and exchanged by investors in 327 deals. Four insurance companies, led by Niger insurance, followed by Prestige Assurance lifted the sector’s turnover for the week’s three days’ trading by about 90 per cent, with a combined turnover of 61,298.845 shares, while the remaining 16 other companies that recorded transactions in them pulled a combined turnover of 5,531,170 shares. Niger Insurance emerged the

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Niger, Prestige, N.E.M boost sector’s turnover

most traded in the sector during the week , with a total turnover of 29,245.146 shares valued at N14,622,573,00; and transacted by investors in five deals. Prestige Assurance followed by a turnover of 24,647,863 shares, valued N12, 323,931.50, which was exchanged by investors in 5 deals. N.E.M Insurance placed distant third in the sector’s activity table for the week, with 4,037,374 shares, worth N4, 091,076.24, which was traded by investors in 57 deals at N1.05 per share, while AIICO Insurance

was the fourth most traded in the sector for the week, with a turnover of 3,368,642 shares, valued N2, 006,707.57 transacted by investors in 61 deals at 0.60 per share. Daily Times recalls that in the preceding week ended Friday, 23 June, 2017, AIICO. WAPIC, LASACO, Linkage lifted the insurance sector’s turnover by 75 per cent In the preceding week, theinsurance sector recorded a total turnover of 88,697,763 shares , out of which turnover in four

insurance firms buoyed the total volume traded by 75 per cent, with a combined turnover of 69.01 million shares. Reflecting commitment of investors in insurance stocks, AIICO Insurance, WAPIC Insurance , LASACO Assurance and LINKAGE Assurance lead activity table of the insurance table during the week, with a combined turnover of 75 per cent of the 88.69 million shares recorded by the sector during last week. AIICO Insurance emerged

the most traded stock in the sector with a total turnover of 22,247,204 million shares, worth N13,737, 449.92; and was exchanged by investors in 266 deals at N0.58 per share. Over the past three weeks, AIICO insurance has remained consistent in recording robust volume of trades. AIICO Insurance, it will be recalled, grew underwriting profit for the year ended December 31, 2016 by 326 per cent, to a profit position of N12.45 billion, from loss position of N5.5 billion.

Patronage of local insurers to boost African economy –stakeholders Ïtwo global firms write 30 times more polices than all African insurers s Cross section of experts have called for increased patronage of the Nigerian insurance sector to boosts the nation’s economy through revitalization of the nation’s insurance sector. Some of the experts who spoke to Daily Times said that the sector has the potential to be main driver of Nigeria’s economy and the capital market, based on virgin opportunities in the sector waiting to be tapped. The experts’ submission falls in line with recent call by Continental Reinsurance Plc’s CEO, Dr. Femi Oyetunji, for more patronage of local insurers to further enhance nation’s economy. Olatunji noted that with increased patronage, the capacity of African insurers and reinsur-

Bonny Amadi Investor’s sustained bid for N.E.M insurance Plc shares for the week ended 30th June, 2017, pitched the company’s stocks demand against supply, leading to boost in its price for the week. Consequently, the company recorded remarkable gain in share price, which ranked highest for the week with N0.10 gain, accounting for 10.53 per cent of its equity price. N.E.M insurance opened trading for the past week, which commenced on Wednesday 28th June, 2017, at N0.95 per share, but with the N0.10 equity price growth, closed trade for the week at N1.05 per share.

ers would be enhanced. The CEO noted that combined, two big global insurance companies write more than 30 times the businesses than all African reinsurers and insurers put together, a trend that has been sustained for the past two years. He however, lauded the position of insurance regulators who have continued to make case for increase patronage of local insurer, even as foreign operators are allowed to take minor policies. According to him, African insurer need to collaborate more, as this enhances synergy and greater output, taking advantages f opportunities in the sector, against dependent on foreign firms.

Afreximbank President Dr Benedict Oramah (left) exchanges documents with, Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, following the signing of an MoU for the $1 billion financing facility in Kigali on Friday.

N.E.M Insurance leads Nse’s top 10 gainers Diamond bank of the banking sub-sector placed second on the price gainers table for the week with equity price growth of N0.11, or 9.73 per cent of its share price of N1.13 per share, as it closed trade higher at N1.024 per share. PZ Cusons placed third on the week’s gainers table with 9.67 per cent gain, Fidelity bank also of the banking subsector placed fourth on the week’s gainers table with 9.17 per cent, while FBN holdings closed the top five gainers table for the week, with 8.32 per cent, closing trade at N6.38 per share. However, the top ten gain-

ers table was closed by Dangote flour Mills with 6.43 per cent, closing trade at N5.13 per share. The magnitude of companies that companies in the top 10 gainers category for the week shows that N.E.M has continued to appeal to investors through positive performances in its 2016 audited financial statements as well as the first quarter periodic statement, a trend analysts said would be sustained in the remaining quarters of the year. NEM insurance plc report and audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, showed that the company recorded growth

in key performance indices, for instance, trade receivable grew by 26 per cent , an increase of N136,543 million to N531,497, from N136,543 recorded in the preceding year. Reinsurance asset rose by 150 per cent to N1, 725,098 from N1, 034,260 posted in the prior year, accounting for N1, 034,260 growth. The company’s total Assets during the period rose by 16 per cent or N2, 008,100 to N14, 492,410, from N12, 484,310 recorded in 2015 financial year, while total liabilities for the same period rose by 13 per cent to N7,091,263 from N5,284,948, reflecting N806 million in-

crease during the year under review. Gross premiums written rose by 1 per cent to N10, 757,674, from N10, 895,711, reflecting change by N138, 037. Also, Gross premiums earned rose by I per cent to N10, 628,183, from N10, 718,314 recorded in 2015, indicating N90, 131 million increase. N.E.M Insurance in 2016 recorded 105 per cent growth in other revenue to N1,134,625, from N554,192, reflecting N580,433 change during the period, while total revenue grew by 3 per cent to N10,126,564, from N9,857,383, showing N269,181 growth.

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Nigerian capital market ‘ll soon recover - Kayode Muhammad Jamiu Kayode is the Head, Securities Dealing at APT Securities and Funds Limited. With over 8 years’ experience in stockbroking and investment services. Jamiu, in this interview with ADESOLA AFOLABI, spoke on the dynamics in the nation’s capital market, the secret behind foreign portfolio investments’ growth, among other sundry issues. Excerpts. What is your evaluation of the implementation of the automotive policy so far? The holistic view in evaluating the implementation of the automotive policy so far has been affected by a lot of variables that interplay in the sociopolitical environment of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. Things have gone from worse to worst. No cogent directions, no crises management of economy affairs in terms of the macro-economy hence, budget is delayed to be passed, there is policy somersault in the auto sector, no political government intervention in key area that will strengthen the auto policy. This has affected the manufacturing sector a lot, 50 per cent of those standing and was hopeful, have once again nosedived, the 20 per cent standing have retrenched considerable number of employees who are supposed to be engaged for productive activities. Many Manufacturing companies are fighting for survival with no rescue efforts in sight. You can imagine all the promises made by the National Automotive Design & Development Council concerning local content equipment, except for the Raw Materials Research and Development Councils (RMR&DC) there is no other indigenous concrete efforts. So far, the effects of the Auto policy since three years back are being submerged by the potent import dominating economy. Even though the tariff was raised, Nigeria’s greedy automobile importers are not foresighted to see the future of persistency seen in Brazil, South Africa and some Asian countries. Although, billions of dollars have gone into investment in the last four years, not much can be shown for it, as in resultant effect. What significant impact is the Auto policy supposed to make? The policy is supposed to help develop the Auto economy in the country, which is one of the sectors that is grand and can even save the country from recession, just as it did in South Africa. The policy is meant to kick-start core manufacturing which will re-engineer re-industrialization, and as well as help to open the

steel and mining sector which provides the raw materials. With that, employment creation will be boosted. But what is hampering such drives since the Auto policy has been approved is the fact that this government is directed by neoliberalism which is a political ideology that detests massive development and economic growth. Government would have been on a better track if it is investing directly in the Auto industry, fanning real state’s industrialization. It is evident everywhere in the world that the state has a more robust energy to re-industrialise, other than putting the private sector as the major driver. as it is now that it does not have the financial base to solely drive the Auto sector. What are the major challenges affecting the automobile sector? The challenges facing the automobile sector in Nigeria are, that there is policy summersaults as a result of government inconsistency. There is no intervention by the State in terms of investment. They left everything to free market, deregulation, public private partnership and what have you. Look back at the peak of automobile assembly in the 80’s; there was a level playing ground because, government was handling the commanding height of the economy like energy, oil and gas, and the big corporations. But, since the so called structural adjustment programs, trade liberalisation, privatisation took over and import dominant above industrialization which led to closure of many factories and even now there is no longer government commitment because energy issue is not resolved and many can not produce at capacity. What is your take on casualisation in the labour sector? It is an assault on labour. Jobs are supposed to be decent and favourable to the worker that creates wealth. But casual jobs are insecure; indecent; and liable to enslave the worker the more. We in AUTOBATE have adopted

Kayode strategies that would enforce unionisation of casual workers so as to make sure the worker is not enslaved. Casual workers have a right to join a union, as this will help in making sure that the a condition of service is at least decent. Then, we also campaign that casual workers are paid higher so that they can have better savings to cater for when the job becomes threatened. Casual jobs are not safe; we need to fight so that safer jobs are provided in the country. Casual jobs are often never family friendly, and promote life instability. Labour centres have to do more in campaigning against casualisation. We need, for instance, a bill that will either limit casualisation, or outlaw it! What can you say about the recent lay-offs in the public service ? It is appalling! A sensible political economy is supposed to employ more and provide more work spaces during recession. So, it is correct that we resist these lay-offs. Government should create more jobs now. This is also a yardstick for the private sector. The Auto sector is particularly witnessing a lull as many of the companies are declaring redundancies. We believe that workers are needed more now

to create more wealth and drive industrialisation through tested initiatives. Instead of Human Resources managers to advice for cutting cost on workers, why not partner with the workers to find solutions. The other issue is that employers generally are so greedy that they loot primitively when there is boom without saving for the raining day. When there is burst, they now blame it on workers. This is a very unfair nature of industrial relations. What are the expectations from government in line with the vision of your union? We expect that the government would start a direct intervention in the Auto industry by establishing its state companies, and set practical standards. We also expect the government to fulfil its promise of injecting loans into the Auto industry, and make the workers to be at the nucleus of benefitting from the loans. We also call on the Federal Ministry of Labour to kickstart the process of criminalizing non-unionization in companies. What can you say about the issue of unemployment in Nigeria? Nigeria can not be separated from the type of the system we operate, which is profit economy which solely depends on exploi-

tation of the working class and even though they made billions of dollars during the boom, it was only invested in other sector to profit their families who are not working at all. The unemployment history in the country is back dated to the golden years late 70’s when the leadership were not putting the economy into planning by projecting the developmental need of all the segment of the country considering the population growth because of wrong cousin of individuals. What are the objectives of AUTOBATE? Our first objective is to unionize all workers of the Automobile; Boatyards; Transport; Equipment; and Allied sector. We are highly equipped to offer the best platform for workers to be self-educated and selfconscious of their rights and deserved wages. We are taking up companies that are moving against workers’ rights, like in Galba in Port Harcourt where our workers are been owed 20 months’ salaries- we are currently on an industrial dispute that has a two-week massive picketing as precedent. AUTOBATE is revamping its locus standi in Auto industry, through the radical praxis of the union’s motto which is, “workers welfare and industrial progress!”

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Omotola Jalade -Ekeinde: Proposes stiff penalties for domestic violence offenders

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Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde proposes jail term for domestic violence cases Talented Nollywood screen goddess, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has described the growing rate of domestic violence cases in the country as social disease which can be curbed via stiff penalties for the offenders. In a recent chat, she disclosed that perpetrators of the evil act will be more cautious once they reminisce that once found guilty, they will end up in jail for beating their spouses. disease that needs to be cured, it needs to be eradicated and it can be; that is the sad part…This is a disease

that we know the cure, its right here, we just need to be bold enough to stand up for it and put legislation in place.

sense because the people doing it have no sense so you have to put fear in them to let them know that there are repercussions. It will make them weigh the options; is it worth me going to jail for, is it worth me losing all my life for, just because I am angry and I want to beat someone,

AFRIMA winners urge artistes to enter for 2017 awards African music star, previous winners of prestigious All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), have urged their colleagues in the African music industry to enter for the ongoing 2017 AFRIMA for the opportunity to own one of the coveted 23.9 karat gold-plated AFRIMA trophy. The AFRIMA 2017 call for entries which opened on the AFRIMA website www.afrima.org on May 8 and ends on July 17 is for Artistes, Songwriters, Music/ Entertainment Journalists, Video Directors, Music Producers, and DJs from across the African continent regions of Africa and various African music genres from contemporary to traditional forms.

AFRIMA social media platforms, of the AFRIMA 2014 award for Most Promising Artiste in Africa and applauded AFRIMA for changing her life. “If you are an ambitious African artiste of any genre, I strongly advise you to enter your work for AFRIMA 2017. It can change your life, it changed mine”. Dey, while describing his participation in most enriching musical

in their various categories as contained in their recent individual statements made available to the International

Celebrity photographer, Shola Animashaun, adds Filmmaking & Music video directing to booming career

objective of positively adding to the global image of African music. “AFRIMA is a rich and inclusive platform… I was able to meet hundreds of artistes, in one place, sharing a

taken a keen interest and decided to dabble in this interesting The idea of visualizing thoughts and bringing them to life

and Southern Africa legends, traditional artistes, and urban artistes all together”, he said. As submissions for the 2017 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, continue to pour in from across the continent and from the Diaspora, the biggest awards event in Africa is rolling out its build up activities leading to the AFRIMA main awards ceremony. One of the build up events is the “Turn up

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of concerts and music development conferences slated for seven African cities between August and October 2017.

Inside sources reveal Shola had showed morsel of interest in videography in the past, recording clips at ceremonies and

release on the 30th of June, 2017. Shola has worked with an array of clients in both the corporate and entertainment industry across the world, among others. The young photographer has won himself a Popular celebrity photographer, Shola Animashaun on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 announced he and music video directing, a new addition to his portfolio. The photographer took to his social media to make the

which propelled him to prominence and worldwide acclaim .Top more have sought the services of the photographer locally and internationally. Other notable names the award-winning photographer has

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5 Aloe Vera benefits

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