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NCAA, aviation unions at war over staff promotion

We’ll declare state of emergency by Jan 2 unless…- ATSSSAN, NUATE

NCAA mgt: We will reach a compromise very soon Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the unions have vowed to declare a state of emergency in the agency by January 2nd next year, if their demands for staff promotion are not met.

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for granted with regards to the issues of promotion of NCAA staff.

Speaking on the issue, Comrade Lucky Izebhokun, Chairman, Joint Action Committee, NCAA and chairman NUATE, NCAA branch, made it clear that NCAA management would be looking for trouble if they do not promote the staff of NCAA by the end of this year.

Comrade Izebhokun, who hinted that the anxiety is so high while a lot of people have been highly discouraged in the system, said that there is the possibility that the aggrieved workers would pour out their mind on January 2, 2019.

Izebhokun said: “Now, the Management has so much relegated the staff of NCAA so much so that they will be employing, doing secondment and transfer of people from other organisations to come and boss us. We have had issues with people being transferred from NAMA especially, because there is no promotion in NCAA, you will see now bossing the people in NCAA, we have told Management that we can no longer accept that”.

“We wrote them, we have to do due diligence, we wrote them and told that within the next three weeks, if you do not give our people promotion, we are talking about promotion from level 14 to 15 and 16 that is senior management cadre, if you don’t promote them, there will be serious issues”, the union leader added.

He said if the union fails to curtail this excesses for this senior cadre, it will start spiraling down to the lower cadre, and time may come when there will be no vacancy for levels 12, 13.

Stating that the union had written NCAA management on the issue without any response, Izebhokun queried how other parastatals in the aviation industry are getting their promotion, just as he suggested to NCAA staff to pass a vote of no confidence on the leadership of NCAA come 2nd of January 2019.

On his own part, Comrade Ayodele Shofolahan, Chairman, ATSSSAN NCAA branch, confirmed that the

issue of staff promotion in NCAA is already generating a lot of anxiety and that the issue has been delayed for long.

Comrade Sofolahan said: “We have been on this issue for the past one year and we have not seen any good result. We have given the Management of NCAA ultimatum to either get this promotion done or we declare a state of emergency.

“How do we go about this state of emergency? We have discussed with a lot of people but what we are going to do now, we have to force Management to conduct promotion exam without the Organogram, that’s what we will do, we will force the Management of the NCAA to conduct the promotion exercise without waiting for the Organogram because the Organogram is long overdue.

So we cannot be waiting because Ministry can write letter for some other things but the one that concerns us here they cannot write letter, so if Ministry want to give somebody acting promotion, the letter will come quick but when it comes with the issues of promotion letter, the letters are not forthcoming, so what is the issue?

“I have asked the management, we have asked the Ministry, what the issue is, we need to know the issue, why are the letters not coming out, so we want to know”.

He lamented that a letter of ultimatum was given to the NCAA management to follow it up in Abuja but up till now, the unions have not seen any result while the ultimatum had elapsed on the 21st of December.

In his reaction, Sam Adurugboye, General Manager, Public Relations of NCAA, said NCAA is known for industrial harmony and that management and the unions have always been on the same page.

According to him, he believes that both parties will reach a compromise very soon because from 2000 till date unions and management always sit down together and discuss.

Adurugboye said: “The good thing about NCAA management is that they appreciate that the human resource ...we do not award

contract, no capital project, the capital project of NCAA is the human resource, so we spend about 70% of our budget annual on human resource, so if for once they are raising an issue, I believe they will resolve it as we have always done. So to me, it’s not a threat, they will definitely sit at a point and reach a conclusion”.

On why the management allowed the promotion to take this long, Adurugboye said: “This issue arose from change also, because promotion in NCAA even public service generally before used to be automatic thing sort off, three years you are automatically promoted until the management felt No, let’s do some innovation, let people sit for exams, let them pass, let them justify that they can cope with the next stage, apart from that, it’s not automatic, also let there be a vacancy. For example, if you are moving people to the next stage, is there vacancy and all this are in black and white, so if there is vacancy and you did not promote people it is a different thing and if you have about 10 people that are due for promotion, maybe to a GM level or a DGM level and we only have two DGM office there, so how do you promote people there? So, there has to be vacancy, it is not that it’s automatic. It’s stated in the condition of service too, so these are the issues that they will sit down and discuss. It’s not a question of maybe pay, pay is not an issue now but again, it’s also an issue.

“If you are promoting people, you calculate what it will cost you. Meanwhile, NCAA is not a revenue generating agency, its only cost recovering and it is the passenger, the more people fly, the more we have 5% and this 5% is not only going to NCAA other agencies are sharing in it as spelt out in the civil aviation Act. So whatever comes, if it goes up, we have more and will be able to take care of the anticipated increase.

So for me, I believe that the management will definitely sit down and discuss because we don’t have any other thing we rely on apart from our human resource and NCAA staffers have been carried along to the point that they know what is coming in”, the GM said.

Daily Times loses staff The Management and entire staff of The Daily Times of Nigeria Ltd (a subsidiary of the Folio Communications Plc) regret to announce the passing of their staff, colleague and friend, Mr. John Obigwe, 53, on the 23rd day of November, 2018.

Until his death, Mr. Obigwe was the Property Manager of the company at the operational headquarters, AgidingbiIkeja, Lagos. He first served as the Special Assistant to the Chairman (Special Duties) at Folio Communications Plc. Upon successful bid and acquisition of The Daily Times

by Folio Communications in 2004, Mr. Obigwe was seconded to The Daily Times where he assumed duties as the

Property Manager, a position he held until his death.

A good team player and social mixer, Mr. Obigwe is fondly remembered for his personal interventions to relatives, friends and even strangers. He is fondly called “Johnny B. Good”.

The remains of Mr. Obigwe shall be interred in his family premises, Umuatolu, Umueri in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State on the 3rd day of January, 2019. This will be preceded by a Requiem service at the Immanuel Anglican Church, Umueri same day.

Mr. John Obigwe is survived by his family, relatives, friends and well-wishers.

May His Soul Rest in Peace. Late Mr. John Obigwe

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Etisalat, Keystone Bank shareholding: Investors slam PDP over false claim Motolani Oseni, Lagos Due to incessant allegation by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that President Muhammadu Buhari’s family has ownership of shares in the Etisalat Nigeria and Keystone Bank, a group of investors in Lagos State, under the leadership of Mr. Michael Akekehgon, has condemned the claim, saying sale of both institutions followed due processes with the involvements of industry’s regulators.

For instance, after about a year of back and forth struggle, process of selecting a preferred bidder for the sale of 9Mobile, formerly Etisalat, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) jointly, in their roles as regulators, opted for an innovative approach to deal with a distressed company - 9mobile operated by Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (EMTS) which its predecessor, Mubadala Group, Etisalat International brand pulled out of the country due to massive debt.

Speaking further, the serial investor, Mr. Akekehgon told The Daily Times that the CBN in collaboration with the NCC, had in July 2017 appointed a Board of Directors chaired by Dr. Joseph Nnanna, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, to oversee the affairs of the company pending the completion of regulatory due diligence of the bid documents submitted by Teleology and sixteen others for its acquisition.

He explained that Barclays Africa

superintended the bid process, adding that there was no way the sale process could have been doctored as claimed by the PDP, because the entire procedures were open and plain, hence, the emergence of Teleology Nigeria Limited, who has since completed payment of $301 million to acquire 9Mobile.

He, however, advised the aggrieved persons, group or political parties to approach appropriate agencies to verify their claims.

“Whoever that is in doubt of the ownership structure of both Etisalat and Keystone Bank, have the liberty to verify his or her claim at the CAC. “In fact, the last payment of $251.1 million to complete the total sum of $301 million to perfect the full takeover of the mobile network operator was sourced from Afreximbank,” he said.

The new owner of 9mobile had said: “Teleology is pleased to announce the constitution of a new Board of Directors for Nigeria’s multiaward-winning telecommunication company, 9mobile, following the successful completion of the tenure of the former Board appointed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and in fulfillment of the consequential transfer of final ownership to the new investors, Teleology Nigeria Limited.”

“We thank all out-going members of the Board for helping to shepherd 9mobile through the critical transition phase it has passed through since July 2017 and wishes them the very best in their future assignments.

“For us, the composition of the new Board of Directors is another significant milestone, and this follows the issuance of final approval of no

objection by the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to the effect that the technical and financial bids Teleology submitted for 9mobile met and satisfied all the regulatory requirements. This is indeed the dawn of a new era in the evolution of the 9mobile brand in the Nigerian market”, it added.

The new Board of Directors of the telecommunication company are Nasiru Ado Bayero, Chairman; Asega Aliga, Non-Executive Director; Adrian Wood, Non-Executive Director; Mohammed Edewor, Non-Executive Director; Winston Ndubueze Udeh, Non-Executive Director; Abdulrahman Ado, Executive Director and Stephane Beuvelet, Acting Managing Director.

Similarly, the new owners of Keystone Bank who were referred as a Consortium of local investors called Sigma Golf Nigeria Limited and Riverbank Investment Resources announced transitional governance arrangement that include new Board Chairman; Acting Managing Director/CEO; Executive Director and two Non-Executive Directors.

The lender, which had since 2017 handed over officially to its new owner by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has since named transition board team including new Board Chairman, Alhaji Umaru H. Modibbo, Hafiz Bakare, a Non-Executive Director; Titilayo Tairat Adebiyi; Mr. DanHabu, and Mrs. Isichei who was the then Executive Director in-charge of Operations and Technology at Keystone Bank Limited.

Meanwhile, the PDP presidential

2019: Uyo mammoth crowd confirms Buhari remains candidate to beat – Gov Ambode Tom Okpe, Abuja

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that judging from the mammoth crowd that thronged out in Uyo in Akwa- Ibom State during the President Muhammad Bihari’s Presidential campaign, it confirms that he remains the candidate to beat in the forthcoming election.

He also said President Buhari’s reelection will translate to improved infrastructure, security and economic growth in the country.

He lauded the people of the state for trooping out in large numbers to witness last Friday’s official flag off of the Presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 general elections, saying the development was an eloquent confirmation that President Muhammadu Buhari is head and shoulders high above the other candidates.

In a press statement signed by Habib Aruna, press secretary to Governor Ambode on Sunday, he said it was particularly instructive that such a massive crowd received the President and leaders of APC across the country, adding that it was gratifying that the sterling achievements of President Buhari in office so far were being noticed and appreciated.

He said: “This is a great day for democracy and good governance in Nigeria. The crowd that came to the stadium for the rally eloquently reaffirms the invincibility status of President Buhari.

“I mean if such a large crowd could gather at the stadium to receive the

Buhari President in the South South, it means the people have seen the light which President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represents in this country”.

He said as promised by the President, the re-election of President Buhari come 2019 would translate into improved infrastructure, economy, security and anti-corruption drive, among others, saying that a solid foundation to put the nation on sound pedestal had been firmly established in the last three and half years.

“What I want Nigerians to know and appreciate is that the re-election of Buhari/ Osinbajo ticket in 2019 can only translate to improved security, economy, quality infrastructure and massive scaling up of anti-corruption drive, among others.

“In the last three and half years, President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo have laid a solid foundation to

put the country on a sound footing for economic growth and development. They have initiated social inclusion policies and constructed critical infrastructure across the federation thereby positively torching all the fabric of the nation.

“At this critical point in time in the trajectory of this country, we cannot afford to go back to the old inglorious days by bringing back a PDP government. They led us astray but the APC government is rebuilding Nigeria and taking us to enviable heights in the comity of nations. The PDP cannot just overnight be the solution when the party is the problem.

“What is left is for the people to face the 2019 elections with a determination to take Nigeria to the next level and the only sure way to do that is the re-election of President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo,” Governor Ambode said.

campaign organisation has again declared that Nigeria’s president and candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, no longer has the moral standing to seek reelection until he directly responds to corruption allegations by its candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

The PDP presidential candidate had demanded a probe into the ownership of Etisalat Nigeria and Keystone Bank.

Abubakar, in a statement by a spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, said the call was necessary, “in view of reports that members of Mr. Buhari’s family now own substantial share in Etisalat Nigeria, which has an estimated $2 billion (about N727 billion at 360 per dollar) of its estimated $20 billion global net worth.”

The PDP campaign council, in a statement signed by its director, media and publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, said that Buhari should perish the thought of going ahead with his reelection campaign without clearing what he described as a pertinent issue, because it directly bothers on his integrity, both as a person and the exalted office of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The PDP Presidential Campaign challenges President Buhari to explain how his family members came about the sum of N1.032 trillion for this scandalous acquisition,” Ologbondiyan said in a statement.

He said Nigerians are not interested in “mere rhetoric or attempts by the Buhari Presidency to divert public attention from the issue at hand, but demand that President Buhari, who hitherto, prides himself as Mr. Integrity, squarely addresses these grave issues in person.”

“This is not an issue for President Buhari’s aides to howl about in the media, it touches directly on his person, particularly his perception as a symbol of the Talakawas. He must, therefore, address them on this issue.”

“It is a norm that he who comes to equity must come with clean hands.

President Buhari and his family members have entangled themselves in corruption. Mr. President’s hands can no longer be said to be clean until he proves otherwise”, it stated.

But in a swift response to the allegations by the PDP campaign organisation, spokesperson of the Buhari Presidential Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, in a statement sent to The Daily Times accused the PDP of a plot to release a series of wild, unsubstantiated allegations against the president and vice president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, including their friends and family members, in the next few weeks.

“With the latest revelation,” he said, “the said shares are preferably linked to relatives of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, it has become a case of the thief calling the farm owner the thief, as the Yoruba would say, in a popular proverb.

“These impending wild allegations would naturally border on corrupt practices, without any evidential basis.”

Keyamo said the purpose is to attempt to dent the greatest forte of the president and vice president, which, according to him, is their integrity, ahead of the 2019 elections.

He said the latest tactics of the main opposition is premised on the following grounds: “Since their stuttering campaigns started, they have felt the pulse of Nigerians and realized Nigerians have not forgotten their misdeeds of 16 years while in office.

“They have decided to run a

campaign of “we-are-all-corrupt” rather than defend their sordid records of merciless looting of the public purse, which has brought us to where we are today.

“The aim is to push Nigerians to equate an Alhaji Atiku Abubakar with President Muhammadu Buhari on matters of corruption. They want to deceive Nigerians to think that the 2019 elections is a choice between two “corrupt” persons.

“By repeating the lies a million times, they aim to get Nigerians to begin to give some serious thought to the lies. This is how the “Jubrin from Sudan” story started, before even some well-exposed and educated Nigerians were nearly converted on that issue.

“Their latest desperate diversionary tactics is because even the most uneducated Nigerian has now understood that all the issues upon which the main opposition is campaigning are self-indicting issues, especially on the Economy and Security.”

He said the foundation for the challenges in these sectors, are firmly rooted in what he termed as “16 years of disastrous governance which he said President Buhari has just started rebuilding.

Keyamo said Nigerians should brace up for six weeks of despicable lies from the pit of hell against the president and vice president, to try to suggest to Nigerians that the president and his deputy are part of the league of looters to which the PDP belongs.

“But Nigerians should understand that the choices before them have never been this clear: It is between a fugitive from the law in America and a President who has never been accused of stealing anything in his entire life and is respected both locally and internationally”, he explained.

Commenting on this development, the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has proffered solution to verifying President Muhammadu Buhari’s alleged acquisition of Etisalat Nigeria and Keystone Bank Plc. Buhari is said to have acquired mouth-watering shares in Keystone Bank with total assets of $1.916bn, as well as purchasing about N3 billion worth of shares in the new Pakistani Islamic Bank.

Reacting, Sani took to his Twitter page urging Etisalat and Keystone to publish names of shareholders.

According to him, this is the only way to settle the allegations raised against Buhari.

“Given the moral dust raised by the questions on the shares of the two firms now on the scale of integrity, Etisalat and Keystone should publish the full names of their shareholders, to exhale the billows of smoke and clear the dark clouds hanging over the landscape of our nation”, Sani wrote.

However, there are questions in need responses, because in our fact findings, we discovered that 9mobile acquired Etisalat for $50 million or (N18.1bn) at a conversion rate of N362 to a dollar, but the confusion here is how can Buhari’s family have shares worth a whopping N727 billion from company currently valued at N18.9 billion in both assets and liabilities?

Also, Keystone Bank in its latest financial report, put the value of the bank at N57.6 billion. If there is outright acquisition today, the value of the bank cannot be higher than N65 billion. So, how can Buhari’s family own share worth of N307.5 billion in a bank that is worth an extrapolated amount of about N65 billion?

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SERAP seeks UN intervention over FG failure to end ASUU strike Andrew Orolua, Abuja

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned two UN special rapporteurs to “prevail upon the government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to reach an agreement to end the ongoing strike action by ASUU. SERAP said ASSU continued strike has adverse consequences on the right to higher education, specifically university education, as guaranteed by the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, to which Nigeria is a state party.”

In the urgent appeal dated 28 December 2018 and signed

by SERAP senior legal adviser, Bamisope Adeyanju, the organisation said: “By failing to prevent and end the ongoing strike action by ASUU, the Nigerian government has defied and breached the explicit requirements of the right to equal access to higher education

by Nigerian children and young people, under article 13(2)(c) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.”

The appeal sent to Ms. Koumbou Boly Barry, Special Rapporteur on the right to education and Professor Philip Alston, Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, argues that: “The failure by the Nigerian government to reach an agreement with ASUU has also implicitly made access to higher education a privilege of the rich and well-to-do rather than a right of every Nigerian child and young person, as students in private schools continue to attend classes while those in public universities stay at home”.

According to SERAP, “the failure to end the ongoing strike action by ASUU is also a fundamental breach of the right to higher education without discrimination or exclusion, as

strike actions continue to penalise economically disadvantaged parents who have no means or lack the capacity to pay to send their children to private schools.

The urgent appeal read in part: “The obligations of the Nigerian government to create the conditions necessary for the enjoyment of the right to education include to take preventive measures to address the root causes of strike action

by ASUU and to take steps to end any strike action in a timely manner when it occurs.”

“It is the responsibility of the government to preserve and strengthen education as a public good and a matter of public interest. Without the urgent intervention of the Special Rapporteurs, the ongoing strike action by ASUU would continue and this would continue to impede access to university education for the poor and marginalised.”

“SERAP is concerned that Nigerian students in public universities have suffered many years of academic disruption as a result of the failure of successive Nigerian governments to address the root causes of strike action

by ASUU and to timely reach agreement to end strike action and its devastating consequences on the right to equal and quality higher education.”

“Persistent strike actions in the education sector have continued to cause disruption of classes and undermine both the quality and duration of students’ education.”

“We note that the right to strike is one of the fundamental means available to workers to promote their interests. However, we are seriously concerned that the failure by both the Nigerian government and ASUU to make substantial progress in negotiations and reach amicable settlement to end the unduly prolonged strike action has undermined the right of Nigerian children and young people to higher education.”

“The ongoing strike action by ASUU in Nigeria if not urgently

addressed would continue to have grave consequences for the youth of our country as well as the country’s development and progress as a whole.”

“Universal access is an essential prerequisite for the exercise of the right to education. But the failure by the Nigerian government to end the strike action by ASUU has contributed to denying students from disadvantaged backgrounds equal access to university education, as these students are unable or lack the capacity to pay to access private schools.”

“This situation has aggravated existing disparities in access to university education in the country, further marginalizing economically disadvantaged parents and students.”

“SERAP believes that providing Nigerian children and young people equal access to higher education should be the core public service functions of the Nigerian government.

Providing public schools ranks at the very apex of the function of a State.”

“SERAP believes that equal access of Nigerian children and young people to quality and uninterrupted education including at the university level would contribute to producing citizens who are fundamentally equal and people who actively participate in society. It would enable people to enjoy the rights as well as fulfil obligations that are associated with citizenship.”

“According to our information, members of ASUU suspended their academic responsibilities in the first week of November 2018, and weeks of negotiations with the Nigerian government since then have yielded no amicable settlement or agreement.

ASUU is alleging failure by the Nigerian authorities to implement 2009 agreement and the 2013 Memorandum of Understanding.”

“SERAP notes that article 13(2) (c) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights explicitly guarantees the

right to higher education, which includes university education.

According to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, states parties are required to make higher education including university education available on equal basis, and to ensure the progressive introduction of free education at all levels of education.”

“States parties including Nigeria have obligations to ensure that the liberty of providing education set out in article 13(4) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights does not lead to extreme disparities of educational opportunity for some groups in society.”

“The rights and values enshrined in the Constitution of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) all point to the right to the provision of equal access to quality education including at the university level. These rights include human rights, such as the right to equality and the right to human dignity as well as numerous other civil and political rights, such as access to information, which cannot be properly understood or exercised if one is inadequately trained and uneducated.”

SERAP therefore urged the Special Rapporteurs to put pressure on the Nigerian government to: Take immediate action to end the deadlock in negotiations with ASUU and reach amicable settlement that would ensure that the universities are reopened without further delay and that students return to school.

It also called for increase funding, improve investments in infrastructure and innovation for public universities.

SERAP also wants the government to declare education as an essential service in Nigeria to minimise the negative impact of strike action on the right to higher education, including university education.

More than 25,000 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year’s Day – UNICEF Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that an estimated 25,685 babies will be born in Nigeria on New Year’s Day, with Nigerian babies making up 6.5 percent of the estimated 395,072 babies born on New Year’s Day globally.

According to the International body in a statement made available to The Daily Times, it stated that within Africa, Nigerian babies will account for almost 40 percent of all those born in West and Central Africa, and more than 23 percent of those

born in sub-Saharan Africa.

Giving a breakdown, UNICEF Acting Representative to Nigeria, Pernille Ironside, revealed that globally, over half of the world’s births are estimated to take place in just eight countries, including India — 69,944, China — 44,940, Nigeria — 25,685, Pakistan — 15,112, Indonesia — 13,256, The United States — 11086, the Democratic Republic of Congo — 10,053 and Bangladesh — 8,428’’.

While calling for immediate investment to deliver affordable, quality healthcare solutions for every mother and newborn, Ironside described as unfortunate that only one out of every three

babies is delivered in a health centre in Nigeria.

“In Nigeria today, only one out of every three babies is delivered in a health centre, decreasing a newborn baby’s chance of survival.

“This is just one of the issues that need to be addressed in order to improve the chances of survival of those babies born today and every day.

“This New Year Day, let’s all make a resolution to fulfill every right of every child, starting with the right to survive. We can save millions of babies if we invest in training and equipping local health workers so that every newborn is

born into a safe pair of hands.”

“We can and must do more to ensure that children born in Nigeria survive their first day of life and are able to survive and thrive for many months and years to come’’, Ironside added.

UNICEF’s Every Child Alive campaign further called for a steady supply of clean water and electricity at health facilities, the presence of a skilled health attendant during birth, ample supplies and medicines to prevent and treat complications during pregnancy, delivery and birth, and empowered adolescent girls and women who can demand better quality of health services.

Shagari, our last link to post independence govt - Buhari Says FG ‘ll immortalise ex-President

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has described former President Shehu Shagari who died on Friday as a landmark figure being virtually the nation’s “last link to the postindependence government of Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa” and the first elected Executive President of Nigeria.

The President said that the Federal Government would in due course institute a suitable memorial to immortalise the country’s first Executive President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who passed away Friday December 28, 2018, aged 93.

This promise was made in Sokoto on Sunday by Buhari, while paying a condolence visit to the Shagari family.

In a letter to the Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, read by the governor at the event, the President stated: “I received the very sad news of the passing away of Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“This, indeed, is a grievous loss, which will be felt throughout Nigeria, irrespective of any difference.

“Please convey to his immediate family, the government and the people of Sokoto State my heartfelt condolences on the passing away of this great statesman.

“The Federal Government will in due course institute a suitable memorial to the late former President.

“May his soul rest in peace.”

Late Shagari

Don’t turn Nigeria into Police state, PDP tells Buhari Raises the alarm over Melaye’s safety

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the continued lockdown on the residence of Senator Dino Melaye by the police.

The party alleged that the Muhammadu Buhari Presidency is turning Nigeria into a police state, and using law enforcement agents to victimise those opposed to President Buhari’s reelection and treating them like enemies of the state.

The continued siege, which has been widely condemned as unwarranted and provocative, the party said, is indicative of the fact that the police under President Buhari, has become an instrument of oppression to subjugate dissenting voices ahead of the 2019 general election.

The party insisted that its Presidential Campaign Director of Civil Societies, Senator Melaye, is being haunted because of his return to the PDP and his forthright stand against the misrule of the Buhari administration, which are all well within his rights as a citizen.

Director of Media and

Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Kola Ologbondiyan, said “since Senator Melaye, left the APC, the Buhari administration has continued to hound and harass him, as well as the members of his family with trumped up charges, all aimed to silence and put him out of circulation ahead of the 2019 general election.

“The PDP has become extremely worried about the safety of Senator Melaye and his family members under police lockdown and charges Nigerians to hold President Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) responsible should any harm befall him or any member of his family.

“This is particularly against the background of Senator Melaye’s outcry that the police planned to arrest and inject him with poisonous substance”.

The PDP hoped that opposition figures such as Senator Melaye will not suddenly become victims of ‘accidental discharge’, unexplained assassinations or mysterious motor accidents as move on to the general elections.

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Short News Ogoni groups in Diaspora petition UNEP over activities of HYREP/Shell in Ogoniland Enugu Police arrests seven-man Patrick Okohue The National Union of Ogoni Student International and Ogoni Lives Matter INTL have petitioned the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) on the activities of Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project (HYPREP) and Shell Petroleum in Ogoniland, Rivers State, Nigeria.

The petition is titled; “Withdraw Support with HYPREP/Shell’s Remediation Hoax in Ogoni…. Re-recommend a Capable International Company.”

In the petition dated December 10, 2018 and addressed to the Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Joyce Msuya in Nairobi, Kenya, the bodies condemned the oil spillage in the land and the alleged criminal conspiracy that “took the lives of Ken Saro Wiwa and eight Ogoni activists, and a gross human rights abuse in Ogoniland.”

The petition which was co-signed by the President of (NUOS INTL. USA), Mr. Pius Baripkoa Nwinee, Secretary General, Mr. Sampson B Npimnee, Coordinator (OLM INTL (Ogoni Lives Matter), USA, Mr. Cornelius J.S Dumerene and Secretary General (OLM INTL) Ogoni Lives Matter), USA, Mr. Tuate Ganago, the group stated that Shell Petroleum paid UNEP $10 Million to conduct and evaluate the impact assessment of Ogoni environment.

They alleged that Ogoni was a place that the

Royal Dutch Shell discovered and maintained oil theft without payment of rent, loyalty or lease for decades.

“Not surprisingly, your findings indicated high presence of benzene in the environment.

“Your report also included a recommendation for an extensive clean-up of the Ogoni land for the next 30 years with a projected cost of $1 billion.

“Sadly, several years later, the muchrequired clean-up is yet to be conducted. The Nigerian government presented an attempt to implement the recommendations and inaugurated the “Hydrocarbon Pollution Restoration Project (HYPREP),” they alleged.

They further stressed in the petition, which was made available to journalists, that till date, the board has only “succeeded” in conducting the following activities, “Mobilising Belema and Robo-Michael to play quasi-companies for the Royal Dutch Shell Petroleum, in an effort to buy OML 11 (Ogoni Oilfield), cutting corners into Ogoni oilfield for illegal oil resumption.

“Launching millions of dollars to disburse fat bonuses and exotic vacation overseas to its board of trustees to get support for coming election and gain access into Ogoni oil field.

“Assembling local companies owned by corrupt recycled politicians across the country to bid and give themselves fat contracts from HYPREP to benefit them and disadvantage Ogoni in the name of cleaning Ogoni land.

“Organising dishonest and fake clinical exercise across Ogoni land where HPREP

later used as a propaganda machine to deceive the world they that care about the health and welfare of Ogonis.

“Hiring of recalcitrant youths to sow discord and unleash mayhem in the area, either to say Ogoni youths are not responsible people or as a vehicle to invite federal security to clampdown on Ogoni to access Ogoni oilfield.

“Beyond the non-implementation of this report, what is more disturbing is the Royal Dutch Shell relentless deployment of its parent government, dark money and special interests in soliciting Nigeria government to use force to invade Ogoni against our will rather than cleaning our land.”

NOUS added in the petition that “neither the Ogoni land nor its people are any better from any of the above activities.”

They said further that given the rising mortality rate in the area from benzene and benzene parasite related diseases and the time that has elapsed since the findings, they felt that it was highly probable that benzene is not only killing Ogoni people, destroying their livelihood, historical heritage, but has spread to their food chain, human blood, water, aquatic life and the ecosystem.

NOUS INTL. USA subsequently rejected the proposal “to auction Ogoni land as backyard of pollution and request you rerecommend the service of an international company with capable professional and technical resources to handle the cleanup.

robbery gang

The Enugu State Police command says it has arrested seven men suspected to be a notorious armed robbery gang operating in the state, according to Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu.

He said on Saturday in Enugu that the suspects were arrested in Lagos, Awka, Ebonyi as well as Ezeagu and Enugu metropolis, adding that the feat was achieved by the command’s operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit through painstaking intelligence operation.

Amaraizu said that the highly specialized armed robbery gang had killed one Chinedu Nzegwu, a trader and a policeman at Obioma Street in Uwani, Enugu on September 12.

“The arrested suspects gave their names as Obunike Ugbene, 27, alias Paparazi, who is the ringleader of the gang from Amaofiagu in Affa of Udi council area of the state but residing at Obinagu road Abakpa Nike near Enugu.

“Kenneth Uchenna, 27, alias Madubuagu who is a highly skilled driver from Imezi Owa community in Ezeagu Local Government, Nkemdilim Mathew, 23, alias Alone from Nodu-Okpuno Awka of Anambra and Chukwuma Mbam, 22, alias revolution from Ikwo in Ebonyi.

Boko Haram: CDS, other military chiefs return to Maiduguri

The Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olanisakin, accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar Sadique, and Chief of Naval Staff, Ibot-Ette Ibas, on Saturday, visited Maiduguri, Borno state amid growing insecurity in the state.

They were received by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, who had been on ground in the Military Command and Control Centre.

The CDS and the other service chiefs had paid a similar visit to the command a week ago.

Olanisakin held more than a four-hour closed-door meeting with the service chiefs, Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Chiefs of Training and Operations from the Defence Headquarters, Army, Navy, Air Force and field commanders.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the meeting deliberated on recent attacks by Boko Haram terrorists on troops’ locations at Baga and Monguno in Borno and Gonori in Yobe.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, the army spokesman, Sani Usman, described the CDS visit as a routine trip meant to assess the situation in the theatre in view of current development.

Ebonyi sacks 48 state security outfit members, suspends 27

L-R: Secretary board of trustee Saffron/Safflower association, Lawon Ali, Representative of DG, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Dr. Abimbola Ogunwusi, National president Saffron/Safflower Nig, Bashir Tanko, Extension agronomist, Ahmed Ibrahim and Regional Director National seed council, Hudu Ubadoma during the farmers field day ceremony of the association of Safflower growers, processors ad marketers at Nasarawa Doya, Kaduna.

Adamawa Assembly Deputy Speaker, 3 other officials impeached Dan Garba, Yola The Deputy Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Tsamdu, alongside three other Principal Officers of the sixth assembly were impeached during Saturday’s rare sitting at the State Assembly complex in Yola.

Their impeachment followed a constitutional matter raised and presentation of names and signatories of seventeen members by the member representing Mubi North Constituency, Barrister Sani Shehu Mohammad, in which thirteen of them confirmed their signatures while four others were absent.

After rowdy session following the adjournment of the sitting by the presiding

Deputy Speaker Emmanuel Tsamdu of Madagali Constituency, other members in support of the impeachment nominated Lumsambani Mijah Dilli of Demsa Constituency as Speaker pro tempo to preside over before electing new deputy speaker.

Thereafter, the lawmakers elected Mr. Lumsambani Mijah Dilli as new Deputy Speaker.

In a related development, the State Assembly has dissolved its three principal officers following a motion raised by the member representing Jada Mbulo Constituency, Hammanjoda Umar Farang, during Saturday plenary session.

The new Deputy Speaker, Lumsambani Mijah Dilli, has announced new leadership of

the House with Haatyatu Muhammad Atiku as Majority Leader, Sani Shehu Mohammad, Deputy Majority Leader of the House and Sufiyanu Aminu Aliyu as new Deputy Chief whip.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker has announced Alhaji Rufa’I Umar Gombi as new Minority leader of the House.

Reacting to the development, Deputy Speaker, Emmanuel Tsamdu and Majority Leader, Hassan Mamman Barguma, described the purported impeachment as null and void as due process was not followed during the impeachment.

According to them, some of the signatories of lawmakers were forged, adding that they remain the substantive leaders of the House.

The Ebonyi State Government on Friday announced the sack of 48 members of the state’s security outfit, Neigbourhood Security Watch and suspended 27 members of the outfit.

Keneth Ugbala, the governor’s Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Internal Security made the announcement, noting that their offences included non-performance and absenteeism from duty.

Ugbala said the affected persons consisted mainly of the newly recruited “Batch B’ members of the outfit who were expected to justify the huge remuneration on them by the government.

“They failed to meet the seven days out of one month compliance on attendance and for the fact that we don’t condone laziness in the state’s workforce, they had to be sacked.

“We gave them several warnings to change their attitude to work but they failed and we have commenced the process of replacing them,” he said.

We defected to APC because of Gov Bindo’s performance - PDP stalwarts Dan Garba, Yola Some Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) stalwarts in Adamawa State who were directly in-charge of Amb. Jameel Abubakar Campaign organisation, a gubernatorial aspirant that came second in the party primary election of PDP in the state, have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The defectors include a former speaker in the Adamawa State House of Assembly and the Campaign Director General of Amb. Jameel, Rt. Hon. Gibson Nathaniel, alongside other officials of the Campaign Organisation.

They stormed the office of the Director General of Campaign organisation of Governor Bindo Jibrilla, Chief Felix Tangwami and submitted a letter indicating their loyalty to support Jibrilla’s second governorship return.

The political bigwigs, who worked at various level of political scenes of Adamawa State during the PDP administration, told Felix Tangwami that they have resolved to support Jibrilla to win in the coming 2019 elections because of his strides of result oriented leadership.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, December 31, 2018

Zionism and justice: The Bongani case

Owei Lakemfa

If the famous Williams Shakespeare had written his 159699 play, Merchant of Venice in this generation, he would have been accused of hate speech, condemned, sidelined and declared a racist. That is because the play centres on a greedy and conscienceless Jewish money lender, Shylock, who insists on slicing a pound of flesh from a debtor despite offers to pay him double the money he had advanced.

A similar scenario played out in South Africa on December 4, when the Supreme Court of Appeal, stopped some racists organised under the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBOD) from taking a pound of flesh from Bongani Masuku, head, International Relations of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). This time, it was not about a loan and repayment, but a brazen attempt to intimidate and stop Africans from condemning the racist Israeli genocide against the Palestinians in the Middle East and insisting on social justice for all human beings. Of the three most enduring racist ideologies in human history, only Zionism, which runs a praxis of Jewish superiority over all other human beings, continues to exist and expand like cancer. Nazism, which claimed the superiority of the Aryan race over all human beings, leading to the extermination of millions of Jews, died with Adolf Hitler. The other ideology in which whites set themselves apart (Apartheid) from other peoples in South Africa, was buried in 1994 with that country’s independence.

However, the whites are still quite powerful in South Africa, dominating lives and controlling the economy. So when COSATU condemned the 2009 massacre of Palestinians by the Zionist regime in Israel, the Jewish arms of the

white supremacists were furious. They thought the best way was to silence protest in South Africa against Israeli genocide by deliberately misapplying the law on hate speech. The issue had arisen following the December 2008 and January 2009 Israeli invasion of Gaza, in which 1,391 Palestinians, including 350 combatants and 318 children, were killed. Thirteen Israelis, including ten soldiers, lost their lives also. Israel disputed the figures, saying the Palestinian death was 1,166 and that only 89 children had been killed.

The SAJBOD and the South African Zionist Federation (SAZF) issued a statement supporting the Israeli attacks on the Palestinians, while 315 members of the South African Jewish community issued a counter statement saying Israel had employed disproportionate force against the Palestinians. COSATU and the Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) led a protest march to the Johannesburg offices of the SAZF and SAJBOD. An on-line verbal battle commenced with one post on February 6, 2009 saying: “Even when all the monkeys in Cosatu have died of Aids (even those who were cured by raping babies), I still won’t return [to SA]. Jews should be in Israel supporting Israel – Friends – make Aliya! Do it!” Another read: ‘Let us bombard the COSATU offices with phone calls to let them know our anger…Maybe we should start a policy that Israel-loyal Jews refuse to employ COSATU members in retaliation to COSATU’s evil actions.”

That day, Bongani responded: “Hi guys, Bongani says hi to you all as we struggle to liberate Palestine from the racists, fascists and Zionists who belong to the era of their Friend Hitler! We must not apologise, every Zionist must be made to drink the bitter medicine they

are feeding our brothers and sisters in Palestine. We must target them, expose them and do all that is needed to subject them to perpetual suffering until they withdraw from the land of others and stop their savage attacks on human dignity. Every Palestinian who suffers is a direct attack on all of us.”

At the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) on March 5, 2009, during the annual Israel-Apartheid Week, which emphasises the link between the twin racist ideologies, Bongani said: “…

COSATU has got members here on this campus, we can make sure that for that side it will be hell…the following things are going to apply: any South African family, I want to repeat it so that it is clear (to) everyone, any South African family who sends its son or daughter to be part of the Israeli Defence Force must not blame us when something happens to them with immediate effect…COSATU is with you, we will do everything to make sure that whether it is at Wits, whether it is at Orange Grove, anyone who does not support equality and dignity, who does not support the rights of other people must face the consequences…”

Drawing on its financial muscle and powerful connections, the SAJBOD, on March 26, 2009 dragged Bongani and COSATU to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on the grounds that their condemnation of Israeli atrocities and support of the Palestinians amounted to hate speech.

This ordinarily, would have been quite preposterous, but not in South Africa; the SAHRC agreed with the Zionists that Bongani’s statements amounted to hate speech and dragged him and COSATU to the Equality Court.

Bongani’s explanation included that his speech was directed at supporters of Israeli aggression, who are not

necessarily Jews but come from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.

Secondly that his reference to Zionists was not to Jews, but to the ideology.

As we know, Zionism is the ideology that Jews are a superior race set aside

by God as ‘His Chosen people’ and that God had given them dominion over the Palestine. While Israel claims that every Jew in the world has equal rights to be Israeli citizens, the reality is that nonWhites like the Falashas from Ethiopia and Jews from Yemen and other underdeveloped countries are treated as inferior citizens and even used as guinea pigs in medical experiments.

The Equality Court, on June 29, 2017, found Bogani and COSATU guilty of hate speech, ordered them to tender an unconditional apology to the Jewish Community which must at least receive the same publicity as the offending statements.

The Supreme Court heard the appeal on November 13, 2018 and delivered judgement on December 4, 2018 upholding the appeal. It declared: “The fact that particular expression may be hurtful of people’s feelings, or wounding, distasteful, politically inflammatory or downright offensive, does not exclude it from protection.

Public debate is noisy and there are many areas of dispute in our society that can provoke powerful emotions.

The bounds of constitutional protection are only overstepped when the speech involves propaganda for war; the incitement of imminent violence; or the advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm.

Nothing that Mr. Masuku wrote or said transgressed those boundaries…”

The Bongani Case strikes a powerful blow not just for freedom of expression but also social justice globally.

Tax matters and Nigerian economy

Eric Teniola

The chairman of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Babatunde Fowler is a man who takes his job seriously. At every opportunity, he tells us of the success of the organisation which he has led since August 20, 2015. In a way, his robust stature and good parental background match the success of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The Yoruba have two words for the type of job he is doing as “agbowopa” and “agbalowomeni”, meaning “a collector by force” and “one who collects from the have-nots”, respectively.

Just recently, the Federal Inland Revenue Service announced that it realised a total of N2.5 trillion (N2,529,615,174,601.25) from various taxes from January to June 2018. The amount shows that the service has realised 75 per cent of its target for the year, which is an improvement over what was realised in the corresponding period in 2017. A report on the revenue performance of the agency, submitted to the (former) minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, confirmed that the N2.5 trillion is an increase of N746 billion (N746,107,323,247.26), representing 42 per cent, in comparison to the N1.8 trillion (N1,783,507,851,353.99) total tax revenue realised in the corresponding period in 2017.

Mr. Fowler is a childhood friend of the present vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and they both attended Igbobi College, Lagos, founded in 1932 and whose motto is OMNES UNUM IN DOMINO, meaning ‘All are one in the Lord’. The school has produced the likes of the former head of state, Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, Dr. Taslim Olawale Elias, Chief Samuel Oluyemi Falae, Chief Subomi Balogun, Professor Oye Ibidapo Obe, Professor Soga Sofola, Dr. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN),

Michael Ibru, and Alex Ibru. Also, Folorunsho Phillips, Professor Ade Ajayi, Cornelius Tay, Professor Tolu Ogunkoya, Billy Lawson, Segun Adesegun, Chudi Ubosi, Bishop Ranti Odubogun, Deji Hasstrup, Seyi Akinwunmi, Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, and Oscar Ibru.

Equally, Kanyinsola Ajayi (SAN), Adewunmi Ogunsanya, Femi Gbajabiamila, Kunle Tuyo, former governor Gbolahan Mudashiru, Muyiwa Adetiba, Lanre Tejuoso, Shofolu Oluseye Babajide, Onimole Mobolaji, Dosu Joseph, Femi Kuti, Abiodun Baruwa, and others.

No doubt Mr. Fowler has achieved a lot personally and also for his organisation, the FIRS, which he now heads. But when Mr. Fowler tells us about the success of his organisation, one is tempted to ask, “at whose expense?” Right now businesses are closing down and there is rampant poverty in the land. New companies are opened at a slow rate, in comparison to ten to twenty years ago.

When we were young, in western Nigeria, T.A. Oni & Sons; L.A. Banjoko & Sons; and Akin Taylor, Akinyede & Sons, were names in the construction industry that we often heard.

This is no longer the case. Most construction companies operating in the country today are either Chinese or Arab owned, and they are encouraged and patronised by our governments, especially at the state level, thereby increasing the flow of capital flight from Nigeria. It is not that the indigenous companies are not good. Far from it. But they are dying from the lack of patronage. Even in terms of ordinary drainage contracts, very few of these are awarded to our indigenous contractors. The Chinese government will encourage their companies in Nigeria, while the federal and State governments will not patronise the indigenous contractors in

Nigeria. In the face of it all, Dr. Fowler will come with his taxation drive in order to ‘meet target or surpass target’, in a manner that renders us helpless like poor orphans.

Target! Target!! Target!!! is all that matters, without considering the human aspect. The government must realise that over-taxation discourages businesses and when there are no businesses, there is no employment.

And the tragedy is that state agencies like the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) are copying FIRS in overtaxing some indigenous companies, thereby rendering them financially impotent. There is danger in pushing people to the wall.

A cousin of mine sent a text message to me recently saying that, “if you save N1 every day for a year, you’d have saved exactly $1.”

This information still hurts my brain. That is how sad the situation has become. No one is against the collection of taxes but overtaxation can make situations chaotic.

Dr. Fowler can help in releasing information on the taxes collected by federal, state and local governments, and by organisations. Maybe trophies should be given to states and local governments that have collected the highest amount of taxes as a way of encouraging them. Dr. Fowler’s job should not end with the collection of revenue for government alone, he should go further by making suggestions on how jobs can be created. Experience tells me that in this country, governments at the federal, state and local levels are more interested in collecting revenue than providing infrastructure. And because we have a very docile society, our leaders get away with just about anything.

Whatever Dr. Fowler has achieved today, he is reaping on the past achievement of his predecessors, especially people like

Mrs. Ifueko Omoigui-Okauru, Samuel Ogungbesan, Kabir Mashi and others.

More so are the efforts of the former secretary to the government of the federation, Alhaji Shehu Ahmadu Musa (1935-2008), who was also the Makama Bida and also Professor Chukwuma Edozien, who was a member of the subcommittee on the economic, finance and divisions of power of the 1977 Constitutional Drafting Committee, and who was also a former president of the Nigerian Economic Society. And also Dr. Sylvester Ugoh from Umuokrika in Imo State, who was deputy director, Economic Development Institute, University of Nigeria, between 1966 and 1972, and executive director, SKOUP and Company (management consultants) in 1973.

In addition, he was member of the Constituent Assembly between 1977 and 1978, the minister of science and technology from 1979 to 1982, and minster of education from 1982 to 1983.

It was the task force on tax administration (1978) headed by Alhaji Shehu Musa which led to the introduction of the withholding tax regime, the imposition of 10 per cent special levy on the excess profits of banks and the imposition of 2 1/2 per cent turnover tax on building and construction companies. It was also the study group on the Nigerian tax system and administration (1992), headed by Professor Emmanuel Edozien, which resulted in the establishment of FIRS as the operational arm of the Federal Board of Inland Revenue (FBIR) and the setting up of revenue services at other levels of government (the states and local governments).

Equally, it was the study group on indirect taxation (1992), headed by Dr. Sylvester Ugoh, which culminated in the policy shift from direct to indirect/consumption tax (from which VAT evolved).

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Editorial Commentary National Sovereignty: Garlands for Nigerian military

Times Guest Columnist Emeka Nwankpa

Reports of 13 soldiers and two police personnel killed on Christmas-eve while fighting through a Boko Haram ambush on DamaturuMaiduguri Road was sad. More worrisome is that there were no condolences. This calls for serious concern. Can the rest of the country carry on like this? Where is our support to our gallant fighters dying in action?

I find this pattern of attitude very worrisome because we are all involved. The undisguised fact is that we are in a state of war and things do happen in war. When those who willingly enlist to secure us fall in battle, we should feel something in us is gone.

On September 7, 2018, three soldiers attached to Operation Safe Haven died as renewed tension escalated in Plateau State. In March this year, eleven young freshly-trained soldiers deployed to Kaduna State as Special Forces against banditry in Birnin Gwari were murdered in ambush.

In developed climes, citizens will adorn emblematic black arm-bands in a show of solidarity with the bereaved whose loved ones died to see secure us. I am yet to see such in our country. Even when our politicians issue condolence messages, it is politicking writ large.

Information handlers of the Nigerian military are currently engaged in a complex multi-task matrix of managing the psychology of troops and the grief of bereaved families in the midst of aloofness of many Nigerians. This is not to talk of their pain in fighting off Boko Haram’s cyber propaganda and the inimical pressures of irritants like Amnesty International and NGOs masquerading as human rights crusaders. I love my country.

Yes, Nigeria is not where it should be but it has definitely progressed. In 2015 shortly before the elections that removed former President Goodluck Jonathan, a remarkable push-back against Boko Haram was made and continues to be made in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, the theatre of war.

In Borno State, for example, where 27 LGAs were under Boko Haram, the military has turned the tide manifested in key indicators such as the restoration of governmental authority, the return of thousands of rescued hostages to their ancestral roots, reopening of inter-state roads and the revival of socioeconomic activities.

The fight against terrorism since President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-terror fight May 2015 is phenomenal, courtesy of the resilient service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin driving on a synergydriven leadership to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai, Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

Our soldiers, standing or fallen, past or present, are the true national heroes of our time as we all file out on January 15, 2019 for the Armed Force Day Celebration. There is no doubt about their resolve to secure and stabilize the nation. The North East could have been lost to Boko Haram.

Regrettably, Boko Haram’s propaganda has dictated a deadly narrative to divide unsuspecting Nigerians along ethnic, regional, religious and political lines as many see the anti-terror fight as a military affair. This is perhaps why the media reports terrorists’ activities as though they were a State thereby giving it a larger-than-life status.

Boko Haram has enjoyed the oxygen of free

publicity.

A mistaken perception is that the war is unduly prolonged. Mindful that it takes a minimum of 20 years to defeat terrorism, this mindset is a fallout of the war of narrative which again raises the need for more public support to the defence forces to eliminate the remnant of the terrorists. It takes a nation backing its military to win a war. Our troops sacked Camp Zairo and Camp S (Shape) headquarters of the sect in dreaded Sambisa Forest on December 22, 2016. They can do more.

Such national consensus oils the chemistry of modern warfare. In 2011, Americans backed their military and security forces to take Osama Bin Laden down. Our military has the spirit and soul to do same but Nigerians need to realise that we are in war. The citizen responsibility should increase.

Nigerians should voluntarily volunteer vital, timely and credible information to security services to promote national security.

Never in the history of the nation have the military and our security forces been engaged in so many internal security operations as they are now. Yet, our forces have curtailed insurgency in the North East while combating kidnapping, cattle rustling, farmers-herdsmen clashes, pipeline vandalism, oil robbery, illegal bunkering, ritual killing, cultism, etc elsewhere across the country.

Depending on the fallout of the ongoing political campaigns, the stakes may go higher. They have aided civil authority to restore law and order across the country. There is a steady decimation of Boko Haram. The Nigerian Air Force has deployed height advantage and the Mi35 fighter jets to frustrate the terrorists and other bandits.

Today, normalcy has returned to parts of the North East considering past insurgency experiences. Night life has returned to Maiduguri and its environs. Regular commercial flights into the city have increased. Hotel accommodation in Maiduguri today is scarce which proves that the Nigerian military has significantly fast-tracked the return of peace to the region. The nation owes them a debt of gratitude.

Our military had always done very well in United Nations peace-keeping operations. Our military literally took Gambia’s democracy from the precipice after the chaos that greeted its last presidential elections.

Concerns are being raised over the lingering war on terror. We should remind them that terrorism runs on many legs including indoctrination. As part of his brilliant multi-pronged approach to the war, the CDS created a military facility called Operation Safe Corridor in Gombe where it deradicalizes and rehabilitates repentant Boko Haram combatants and re-integrates them into the society.

Over a thousand have benefitted.

The Nigerian military has effectively quelled armed conflicts in aid of the civil police in the country. Gen. Olonisakin and the service chiefs, the armed forces have earned considerable global respect in their determined effort to make a difference.

Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy is a subject of deep study and robust discourse in top military quarters across the world which, for example, prompted a visit, not long ago, of a high-powered group from the prestigious U.K Royal College of Defence Studies led by Maj. Gen Lawrence Craig to Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

OUR POSITION Medical brain drain and matters arising

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he reported massive brain drain in the medical sector in recent years where many medical doctors are leaving Nigeria on a daily basis for greener pastures is now a source of concern to Nigerians.

Incidentally, Nigerian doctors have been migrating to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Saudi Arabia and many other nations across the globe.

Though relevant medical agencies in Nigeria could not provide official data on emigrant doctors, statistics from General Medical Council (GMC) UK, as at July 2017 showed that over 4,765 Nigerian doctors are working in the UK. This is 1.7 per cent of the total of the UK’s medical workforce.

The Association also revealed on Monday that over 80,000 registered medical doctors in its database but, regrettably, less than 50 percent of them currently practice in Nigeria.

It also confirmed that no fewer than 12 Nigerian medical doctors leave Nigeria weekly for greener pastures in US, UK, Canada and other developed countries including African countries, due poor working conditions and other unhealthy labour practices in Nigeria.

This trend has been having negative effects on the nation’s health sector. The major factors responsible for the unhealthy development are; poor remuneration, poor facilities and working condition, and job satisfaction.

Many of our health professionals are over worked. A doctor is supposed to see a maximum of 20 patients a day but they are seeing about 150 in a day. Certainly by the time he gets to 50 patients, he is already exhausted. Even a nurse that is supposed to see about four patients has to take care of 50 patients in a ward. Certainly, he/she will get tired.

The truth is that in Nigeria, the working environment for many doctors is very hostile. Many doctors see patients that they can treat or intervene on their issues die before them because the hospitals they are working in do not have the necessary equipment to take care of them.

Also, the remuneration of doctors is very poor.

If you go to other climes, what we are paying in Nigeria is just 10 per cent of what they collect and they respect doctors. It is instructive to note that we don’t have good funding maintenance for hospitals in the country. The few doctors that we have are over worked and are not appreciated. These reasons and others might not be unconnected to the ongoing brain drain in the country.

We must know that relocation of one medical doctor from Nigeria affects over 5,000 citizens that could have benefitted from his or her medical expertise. The relocation automatically deny thousands of patients access to quality health care from a trusted medical practitioner. There are also indications that Africa loses $2 billion annually to medical tourism and medical brain drain while Nigeria contributes the larger percentage of the medical tourists.

Nigeria is using her resources to train doctors and professionals that will leave to work in foreign countries. What are those things attracting these professionals outside? Can we duplicate them here?”

We are of the opinion that government should provide adequate remuneration for our medical

doctors. Though we are not saying they should pay them so much, government should pay them for the job they are doing as and when due.

We are also of the opinion that the Federal Government should make the National Insurance Scheme (NHIS) compulsory for all citizens. We believe that the development would provide enough funds to improve the conditions of service and working environment for health professionals.

It is unfortunate that our medical doctors are leaving Nigeria because of poor conditions of service, working environment and after service package. The development indicates that the physician-patient ratio has worsened, maybe from 1:3,000 to 1:5,000. When you compare, those countries that have better physician-patient ratio have better treatment environment.

If the the doctors know they will have a house after 20 years of training, the lure to leave Nigeria would be reduced. What are the benefits attached to the job? What are the provisions for the doctor’s family? What are the long-term prospects for the staff?

We submit that government must improve the work environment in terms of financing, make it work-friendly and not crowding of 10 persons in one office. We must ensure electricity supply and avoid a situation where doctors come to work and scheduled to do a surgery but there is no electricity.

We are of the opinion that there is the need for the country to be more drastic and re-organise the funding of health service. The government must adopt a more holistic approach to halt the dangerous trend of medical brain drain.

S I G N AT U R E Publisher

Folio Communications Plc

The opinions expressed in the articles published in this newspaper are solely those of the authors. Articles may be reproduced, provided that the original source is indicated.

News 10

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, December 31, 2018

Atiku’s case like thief shouting thief – PMB Campaign Organisation Mathew Dadiya, Abuja S/N

CUSTOMER

ITEM OF IMPORT

DATE OF FUND PURCHASE

EXCHANGE RATE

USD AMOUNT

S/N

CUSTOMER

ITEM OF IMPORT

1

FAREAST MERCANTILE (NEW HOME PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED)

SCANFROST BRAND COOKERS IN CKD FORMAT

28-Dec-18

344.50

2

FAREAST MERCANTILE (NEW HOME PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED)

SCANFROST BRAND COOKER IN CKD FORMAT

28-Dec-18

343.00

3

FAREAST MERCANTILE (NEW HOME PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED)

SCANFROST BRAND AIR CONDITIONER IN CKD FORMAT

28-Dec-18

342.50

97,000.00

4

FAREAST MERCANTILE (NEW HOME PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED)

SCANFROST BRAND AIR CONDITIONER IN CKD FORMAT

28-Dec-18

342.50

5

FAREAST MERCANTILE (NEW HOME PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES LIMITED)

SCANFROST BRAND AIR CONDITIONER IN CKD FORMAT

28-Dec-18

342.50

6

SPRINGFIELD AGRO LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL RAW MATERIAL

28-Dec-18

348.50

30,896.78

7

SPRINGFIELD AGRO LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS RAW MATERIAL - SORBITOL 70% SOL (300KG DRUM)

28-Dec-18

348.50

8

SPRINGFIELD AGRO LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL RAW MATERIAL - POLYMERIC POLYOL 10% KE-1910 (210KG)

28-Dec-18

348.50

26,000.00

57

DANA MOTORS LIMITED

KIA BRAND VEHICLES IN SEMI KNOCKED DOWN - 1 (SKD1)

28-Dec-18

338.50

45,000.00

124,000.00

58

DANGOTE CEMENT PLC

UNATRAC CATERPILLAR PARTS

28-Dec-18

338.50

80,000.00

59

DE-UNITED FOODS IND LIMITED

FLAVOR CHICKEN (KAD)

28-Dec-18

338.50

24,000.00

60

G. T. AND IMPORTS NIGERIA LTD

Sodium Salt of Palmitic Acid For Industrial Use

28-Dec-18

338.50

13,000.00

182,000.00

61

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS PETROLEUM JELLY PH. EUR SNOW-WHITE THOSCO 46

28-Dec-18

338.50

48,000.00

51,000.00

62

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - DOP

28-Dec-18

338.50

17,000.00

63

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - SODIUM SULPHATE ANHYDROUS

28-Dec-18

338.50

2,000.00

31,366.40

64

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - TITANIUM DIOXIDE KRONOS

28-Dec-18

338.50

100,000.00

42,000.00

65

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - SNOW WHITE PETROLEUM JELLY

28-Dec-18

338.50

41,000.00

66

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - ARAKRIL ADC77

28-Dec-18

338.50

64,000.00

67

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS COALESCENT AGENT: RUNTAI

28-Dec-18

338.50

36,000.00

68

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - POLYTEX 45

28-Dec-18

338.50

58,000.00

69

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - ETHYL ALCOHOL MIN

28-Dec-18

338.50

60,000.00

70

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - HEC

28-Dec-18

338.50

14,000.00

71

SAMKING CHEMICALS NIGERIA LIMITED

ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS - TOLUENE DI ISOCYANATE

28-Dec-18

338.50

30,000.00

72

SEVEN UP BOTTLING CO. PLC

AMORPHOUS PET CHIPS (AMORPHOUS BC3020)

28-Dec-18

338.50

456,000.00

73

SEVEN UP BOTTLING CO. PLC

AMORPHOUS PET CHIPS (AMORPHOUS BC3020)

28-Dec-18

338.50

61,000.00

74

SUNRISE PRODUCTS LIMITED

EXXONMOBIL ENABLE 4002 MC PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL

28-Dec-18

337.50

58,000.00

75

SUNRISE PRODUCTS LIMITED

RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIES. ARTIFICIALRESINS. LDPE SABIC HP2023JN

28-Dec-18

337.50

68,000.00

76

SUNRISE PRODUCTS LIMITED

RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIES. ARTIFICIALRESINS. LDPE SABIC HP2023JN

28-Dec-18

337.50

84,000.00

77

SUNRISE PRODUCTS LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL PVC RESIN GRADE WESTLAKE 1091

28-Dec-18

337.50

44,000.00 22,000.00

9

SPRINGFIELD AGRO LIMITED

MINI COMBINED HARVESTER

28-Dec-18

348.50

44,000.00

10

SOMOTEX NIG LTD

RAW MATERIAL FOR ASSEMBLY OF MIDEA FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS

28-Dec-18

344.50

40,000.00

11

STARSONIC NIGERIA LIMITED.

POLYPROPYLENE COPOLYMER

28-Dec-18

343.50

29,000.00

12

STARSONIC NIGERIA LIMITED.

POLYPROPYLENE HOMOPOLYMER

28-Dec-18

343.50

52,000.00

13

STARSONIC NIGERIA LIMITED.

POLYPROPYLENE COPOLYMER

28-Dec-18

343.50

18,000.00

14

BSV INDUSTRIES LIMITED

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

28-Dec-18

343.50

40,000.00

15

BSV INDUSTRIES LIMITED

POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

28-Dec-18

343.50

58,000.00

16

MULTIPRO CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED

AUMARK TRUCK - AUMARK TRUCK, GASOLINE,

28-Dec-18

345.50

107,000.00

17

VIK INDUSTRIES LIMITED

BLOW MOULDING MACHINE WITH STANDARD ACCESSORIES, MOULDS MADE OF STEEL

28-Dec-18

345.50

26,000.00

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD

28-Dec-18

18

DANA PLAST. LTD MARINA

341.50

5,000.00

19

FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC.

CPP & METALIZED CPP FILMS

28-Dec-18

342.00

3,000.00

20

FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC.

16,000M/TONS OF RUSSIAN MILLING WHEAT WITH MINIMUM PROTEIN OF 12.5% IN BULK

28-Dec-18

342.00

420,000.00

21

DAG INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED.

BAJAJ BOXERS-BM100CC MOTORCYCLE IN CKD PACKED CONDITION

28-Dec-18

341.50

280,410.00

22

DAG INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED.

BAJAJ RE 4S 198.88CC AUTORICKSHAW IN CKD PACKED CONDITION

28-Dec-18

341.50

11,000.00

23

DAG INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED.

BAJAJ BOXER-BM100CC MOTORCYCLE IN CKD PACKED CONDITION

28-Dec-18

341.50

359,170.00

RAW MATERIAL - CAUSTIC SODA FLAKES

28-Dec-18

24

FEDERATED STEEL MILLS LTD

341.50

18,000.00

25

JEBBA PAPER MILLS LIMITED

RAW MATERIAL - OXIDISED STARCH

28-Dec-18

341.50

11,000.00

26

LUCKY FIBRES LIMITED

SYNTHETIC FILAMENT TOW

28-Dec-18

341.50

18,000.00

27

LUCKY FIBRES LIMITED

JUTE JARN 16/12 PLY

28-Dec-18

341.50

23,000.00

28

MINL LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL FOR MANUFACTURING GALVAFLUX (CHLORIDE BASED)

28-Dec-18

341.50

1,000.00

29

WANDEL INTERNATIONAL (NIG) LTD

TVS HLX PLUS 100CC KS (AGD) MOTORCYCLES IN CKD - TVS BRAND, ENGINE TYPE: 4 STROKE PETROL VERSION

28-Dec-18

341.50

46,000.00

30

WANDEL INTERNATIONAL (NIG) LTD

MACHINERY FOR STORAGE AND RE-PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC CURRENT (STATIC CONVERTER) LUMINOUS BRAND

28-Dec-18

341.50

91,000.00

31

WANDEL INTERNATIONAL (NIG) LTD

MACHINERY FOR STORAGE AND RE-PRODUCTION OF ELECTRIC CURRENT (STATIC CONVERTER) LUMINOUS BRAND

28-Dec-18

341.50

62,000.00

32

WANDEL INTERNATIONAL (NIG) LTD

MOTORIZED TRICYCLE SPARE PARTS - TVS BRAND

28-Dec-18

341.50

37,000.00

33

CROWN FLOUR MILLS LIMITED

WHEAT RUSSIAN MILLING WHEAT-PROTEIN 12.5%

28-Dec-18

340.50

43,000.00

34

CROWN FLOUR MILLS LIMITED

WHEAT RUSSIAN MILLING WHEAT-PROTEIN 12.5%

28-Dec-18

340.50

130,000.00

35

MICROFEED NIGERIA LTD

CANADIAN WESTERN RED SPRING WHEAT

28-Dec-18

340.50

27,000.00

36

MICROFEED NIGERIA LTD

CANADIAN WESTERN RED SPRING WHEAT

28-Dec-18

340.50

191,000.00

37

MICROFEED NIGERIA LTD

CANADIAN WESTERN RED SPRING WHEAT

28-Dec-18

340.50

127,000.00

38

SARO AGRO SCIENCES LIMITED

AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDE: SLASHER

28-Dec-18

340.50

61,000.00

39

FAREAST MERCANTILE COMPANY LIMITED

GREENFLAG FILLED MILK POWDER

28-Dec-18

340.50

76,000.00

40

OUTSPAN NIGERIA LIMITED

400 MT - INSTANT FAT FILLED MILK POWDER 28/24 MALAYSIA ORIGIN (RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL

28-Dec-18

340.50

7,000.00

41

OUTSPAN NIGERIA LIMITED

800 MT - FAT FILLED MILK POWDER 28/24 MALAYSIA ORIGIN (RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL USE )

28-Dec-18

340.50

170,000.00

42

100 MT - FAT FILLED MILK POWDER 28/24 MALAYSIA ORIGIN (RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL USE )

28-Dec-18

1025 MT - FAT FILLED MILK POWDER MALAYSIA ORIGIN LACTORICH BRAND (RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL USE )

28-Dec-18

1200 MT - FAT FILLED MILK POWDER MALAYSIA ORIGIN LACTORICH BRAND (RAW MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL USE )

28-Dec-18

EKO SUPREME RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED

LINEAR ALKYL BENZENE

28-Dec-18

NATURAL PRIME RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED

SODA ASH LIGHT

47

NATURAL PRIME RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED

SODA ASH LIGHT

28-Dec-18

340.50

19,000.00

48

NATURAL PRIME RESOURCES NIGERIA LIMITED

ODORIFEROUS SUBSTANCE,SODIUM CARBONATE (DENS) TINOPAL CBS-X (OB)

28-Dec-18

340.50

17,000.00

49

SUNLIGHT RESOURCES LTD

CORN CURLS FOOD FLAVOR X117 (25KG)

28-Dec-18

340.50

12,000.00

50

T.G.ARLA DAIRY PRODUCTS LIMITED

DANO COOL COW INSTANT FILLED MILK POWDER

28-Dec-18

340.50

41,000.00

51

DE-UNITED FOODS IND LIMITED

15,000 MT +/-10 PCT OF LITHUANIAN MILLING WHEAT

28-Dec-18

339.50

365,000.00

52

ROYAL POWER AND ENERGY LIMITED

CKD UPS SYSTEM 6KVA V MaX

28-Dec-18

339.50

40,000.00

43

44

45 46

OUTSPAN NIGERIA LIMITED OUTSPAN NIGERIA LIMITED

OUTSPAN NIGERIA LIMITED

28-Dec-18

340.50 340.50

340.50

340.50 340.50

22,000.00 172,000.00

82,000.00

104,000.00 9,000.00

53

ROYAL POWER AND ENERGY LIMITED

CKD INVERTER SYSTEM 6000W/196VDC SWS

28-Dec-18

339.50

44,000.00

54

YINKA OBA FAOM NIG LTD

POLYMERIC POLYOL (KE-1990)

28-Dec-18

339.50

58,000.00

55

YINKA OBA FAOM NIG LTD

TOLUENE DI ISOCYANATE

28-Dec-18

339.50

42,000.00

56

DANA MOTORS LIMITED

KIA BRAND VEHICLES IN SEMI KNOCKED DOWN 1 (SKD 1)

28-Dec-18

338.50

5,000.00

DATE OF FUND PURCHASE

EXCHANGE RATE

USD AMOUNT

78

YINKA OBA FAOM NIG LTD

POLYMERIC POLYOL

28-Dec-18

333.50

79

YINKA OBA FAOM NIG LTD

TOLUENE DI ISOCYANATE

28-Dec-18

333.50

52,000.00

80

DE-UNITED FOODS IND LIMITED

CANADIAN WESTERN RED SPRING WHEAT NO.2 IN BULK

28-Dec-18

330.50

100,000.00

81

SHIVLILA POLYMERS LIMITED

PLASTIC RAW MATERIAL: HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE LOTRENE Q TR-144

28-Dec-18

331.50

102,440.00

82

ABUJA STEEL MILLS LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL - ELECTROMAGNETIC FOR STEEL LIFTING COMPRISING SPREDER BEAM, PULLEY,

28-Dec-18

330.50

30,000.00

83

AFRICAN FOUNDRIES LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL - AOD WORKING LINING FOR BOTTOM METAL LINING, HEAT RESISTANCE MATERIAL, MORTAR, RADEX, CASTABLE,

28-Dec-18

330.50

9,000.00

84

AFRICAN STEEL MILLS NIG LTD

INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL - HOT ROLLED STEEL CHEQUERED SHEETS (TEARDROP PATTERN)

28-Dec-18

330.50

1,000.00

85

DE-UNITED FOODS IND LIMITED

FLAVOR CHICKEN (KAD)

28-Dec-18

330.50

127,000.00

86

EXIM SATELLITE VENTURES LTD

PULP BOARD

28-Dec-18

330.50

3,000.00

87

ORBIT WOOD AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES LIMITED

INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL - IMPREGNATED PAPER SHEET ( FOR PLYWOOD INDUSTRY);

28-Dec-18

330.50

1,000.00

88

WEST AFRICAN STEEL PROCESSING & EXPORTS

INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIAL - FLUX MATERIAL FOR MAKING WELDING ELECTRODE; GRADE: 6013 (REGULAR

28-Dec-18

330.50

10,000.00

88

YINKA OBA FAOM NIG LTD

CONFORT TDI 80/20 TOLUENE DI-ISOCYANATE

14-Dec-18

333.50

34,000.00

S/N

CUSTOMER

DATE OF FUND PURCHASE

EXCHANGE RATE

USD AMOUNT

1

CBN

28-Dec-18

348.00

148,263.18

2

CBN

28-Dec-18

345.00

133,000.00

3

CBN

28-Dec-18

344.00

66,000.00

4

CBN

28-Dec-18

343.00

197,000.00

5

CBN

28-Dec-18

342.50

124,000.00

6

CBN

28-Dec-18

342.00

330,000.00

7

CBN

28-Dec-18

341.50

420,000.00

8

CBN

28-Dec-18

341.00

965,580.00

9

CBN

28-Dec-18

340.00

1,310,000.00

10

CBN

28-Dec-18

339.00

549,000.00

11

CBN

28-Dec-18

338.00

1,154,000.00

12

CBN

28-Dec-18

337.00

254,000.00

13

CBN

28-Dec-18

333.00

74,000.00

14

CBN

28-Dec-18

331.00

102,440.00

15

CBN

28-Dec-18

330.00

281,000.00

16

WEMA BANK

28-Dec-18

307.00

20,000.00

17

UNITY BANK

28-Dec-18

307.50

20,000.00

1

TOTAL AMOUNT

2

AVERAGE AMOUNT

6,148,283.18 361,663.72

President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation (PMBCO) has called on the presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar give details of his record of crass corruption and abuse of office.

The Director, Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), said that Atiku “is clearly taking Nigerians for a ride and hopes to distort the ethical revolution in public office” that Nigerians clearly desire to his own philosophy of abusing public office to promote private interests.

Keyamo, who stated this on Sunday, stated that by Atiku’s subliminal messages, he wants Nigerians to accept that becoming wealthy by abusing public office is not a bad thing after all.

He said, “Few days ago, the presidential candidate of the opposition party, called out President Muhammadu Buhari over certain allegations of “corrupt practices” which the President allegedly condones in his government.

“Whilst we have repeatedly addressed each and every of the instances cited by him to show the transparent nature of the government, it is shocking that the Presidential candidate of the main opposition has refused to issue a personal statement up till this minute.”

The ACP presidential campaign spokesman said that with the avalanche of fake and unsubstantiated news released in the last few days, “it is now clear that PDP’s strategy in the run up to the elections is to spread fake news and make wild allegations without any proof against the President and the Vice President.”

The statement reads in part: “This is clearly to divert attention from the record of crass corruption and abuse of office of their own candidate. Nigerians cannot and should not be insulted by the PDP after 16 years of looting of the nation, by now putting forward a man whose record of corruption they very much acknowledge, but would rather we all overlook it.

“Some of the indisputable facts regarding Alhaji Atiku Abubakar are as follows: The U.S Congress in a report titled, KEEPING FOREIGN CORRUPTION OUT OF THE UNITED STATES: FOUR CASE HISTORIES, featured Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as one of the four notorious cases of money laundering in the world!

“The Congress report said “Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, a U.S. citizen, is the fourth wife of Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria and a former candidate for the Presidency of Nigeria...... from 2000 to 2008, Ms. Douglas helped her husband bring over $40 million in suspect funds into the United States, including at least $1.7 million in bribe payments from Siemens AG, a German corporation, and over $38 million from little known offshore corporations, primarily LetsGo Ltd. Inc., Guernsey Trust Company Nigeria Ltd., and Sima Holding Ltd”.

“Atiku’s co-conspirators, Williams Jefferson and Siemens in the bribery deal were convicted and Jefferson went to jail. By running for President of Nigeria, Atiku intends to get some immunity from prosecution. Already he is hoping to obtain a visa to visit the US, as a guest of the State department, a concession that the US will grant to a Presidential candidate of Africa’s biggest Nation.

“Both the BBC and Voice of America reported that “In a probe ordered by Mr. Obasanjo, (then Nigerian President) the vice-president was accused of diverting $125m from a public development trust fund into his personal businesses.”; Please see 1016 BBC, Profile: Atiku Abubakar, January 25, 2007, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/ 6292141.stm (Voice of America, “Nigerian Vice President Charged with Corruption,” October 10, 2006, http:// www1.voanews.com/ english/news/a-).

“A Senate subcommittee investigating the PTDF indicted Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, having found that he abused his office by aiding and abetting the diversion of public funds in the sum of $145 million” as loans to his friends. This report was a subject of a fullblown investigation by the EFCC which actually recommended his prosecution in a court of law. That report is still pending and alive till today.

“How do we as a Nation end up with anyone with this sordid record locally and internationally? We have heard the lame defence that the U.S Justice Department said it has no pending case against Atiku Abubakar. That is only a defence for the ignorant ones. In the United States, there are indictments the Justice Department can confirm to the world. But there is another category of indictments known as SEALED INDICTMENTS that the Justice Department cannot confirm to anyone. These indictments are sealed under the orders of a Judge.

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has a sealed indictment waiting for him in the U.S. The day he visits the U.S, not as a candidate in an election, he will face charges.

“There is no question that the reasons for Atiku’s frequent contests for the Presidency are to steal the resources of Nigeria for selfenrichment and to prevent prosecution for his crimes of laundering and receiving bribes. No amount of fake news or ridiculous false allegations against the President or Vice President that can wash away the well-documented history of theft.

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Short News Justice, fairness and equity, major ingredients of dev’t - Sports Minister 2019: APGA reassures Nigerians of sound Dan Garba, Jalingo Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has reiterated that the interest of Nigeria as an individual entity must be sacrosanct, just as he pointed out that justice, fairness and equity are the major ingredients that bring a sustainable peace and development.

Dalung stated this in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State during the second annual convention and life achievement awards held at Conference hall of the Federal University Wukari.

The forum which was established in 2011 aims at to collaborate, engage, and partner with bodies, organisations and persons in the promotion of peace, unity, understanding and development through education for enhanced human capacity building.

The minister, represented by the Assistant Directory in the ministry, Hajiya Amina Muhammad Daraun, described the convention as timely, saying that the theme for the forum,

‘Sustaining peace, unity and development through Everything: The way forward,’ is apt as it partially complement government’s effort of promoting peaceful coexistence among its citizenry irrespective of their tribe, religious and political affiliation.

Chief Solomon Dalung also noted that justice, fairness and equity are the major ingredients that bring sustainable peace and development, as it is only by so doing that Nigerians can realise the nation of their dream, and posterity will judge all.

“I implore you all to sustain the tempo of using education for as tool for conflict resolution, peace building advocacy and mediation as well as reconciliation to help Nigerian nation achieve greater social cohesion for development and progress,” he said.

In an address, former Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu and also the Kaigama (Sabeh) of Kwararrafa, who was represented by Dr. Salisu Na’inna Danbatta, described education as the backbone of every society and therefore called on the people of Wukari to encourage their children to acquire

knowledge, as according to him, it is part of their destiny.

“I urge you all to embrace peace and love one another as God has blessed your area with abundant natural resources. I wonder why you are fighting each other, is it the devil or what?

So please I beg you to embrace everybody because there was a time when we visited the Emir before the crisis period, I saw Wukari the God had situated the town and I said if Kano sleep off, so Wukari will take over as the city of commerce but you people are playing with what God has blessed you with. My advice is that you should resolve your differences and forge ahead please,” he emphasised.

Earlier in a remark, Chairman of the occasion, Gangum Chanchanji, Chief John Mamman, while commending Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State as well as other stakeholders who contributed to the restoration of peace not only in Wukari but the state as a whole, also urged the state government to assist them in rebuilding the area which suffered a massive devastation as a result of the crisis.

economic policy, good governance John Ndu, Awka

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) says it will liberate the under-privileged in the country from the shackles of oppression and bad governance.

Exchanging views with newsmen recently in Awka, its Vice Presidential candidate for the 2019 general election, Chief Jerry Chukwueke, said APGA’s economic policy is people oriented, adding that the party will replicate the good governance being experienced in Anambra State under Governor Willie Obiano, who is also the National Leader and Chairman Board of Trustees of the party.

Chief Chukwueke noted that in spite its meager resources, Anambra under APGA governments since 2006 is the fourth strongest economy amongst the thirty-six states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

He explained that the indisputable fact that Anambra is the safest state in the country at present was a clear indication of good governance.

The APGA vice presidential candidate regretted the culture of electoral malpractices and thuggery which has bedeviled the nation’s political history and hoped that the unfortunate practice would not manifest in the 2019 general election.

Sanitation: Kano Refuse Board, Centre receive kudos Yakubu Salisu, Kano The Commissioner, for Environment, Kano State, Ali Haruna Makoda, has applauded the efforts of the state’s Refuse Management and Sanitation Board officials (REMASAB), as well as officials of Islamic Centre Nassarawa for a job well done.

The commissioner made the commendation at the weekend during sanitation supervision for Markets, Abattoirs, Business Premises and Government Establishments in the state.

Makoda, who was represented by the Ministry’s Acting Permanent Secretary, Yakubu Garo, reiterated that the state government remained committed to providing clean and healthy environment for people of the state by encouraging sanitation exercises during the last Friday and Saturday of every month.

He said the board which is saddled with the responsibility of keeping the state clean has performed well by putting to use, tools and equipment provided by the state government and applauded the board for maintaining cleanliness within its offices and environ.

Ambode appoints Hakeem Muri-Okunola as new HOS … Okays 6 new Perm Secs

Cross-section of students at the launching and revatalisation of ICPC students anti corruption clubs in secondary schools at the African Church College, in Lagos.

Saraki condemns invasion of Dino Melaye’s Abuja residence .Says Police impunity against citizens not acceptable

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, condemned in strong terms the invasion

by Police of the private residence of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, describing it as another instance of police being used to suppress the rights of the citizenry and silencing people with opposing views to the current administration.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki noted that a situation where the police invaded the home of a Nigerian lawmaker, interfered with the supply of electricity and water to the house, beat up and cuffed his domestic staff and disturbed the peace of his neighbours by claiming he allegedly committed an offence in July was unacceptable.

He said the timing of the invasion and the desperate attempt to arrest the Senator is suspicious as the man had raised an alarm a few

days before his house was invaded that there was an attempt by the police to get hold of him and inflict injury on his person, an allegation that was denied by the police.

“The general belief now is that the Police action against Senator Melaye was aimed at keeping him out of circulation so that he would not participate in the general elections coming in February.

The manner of invasion on his house is highly suspicious. This same man has been charged with sundry and needless allegations and he has attended the various court sessions. He is also a candidate in the coming elections and therefore has no reason to run away from the country.

“He was also present in the Senate for plenary, committee meetings and oversight functions till the Senate went on recess on December 20, 2018.

Though the police in their statement claim that there was a request to the Clerk of the National Assembly (CNA) inviting Senator Melaye to report to the police, my enquiry from the CNA showed that he had no such letter.

“If there was an offence allegedly committed

in July and the police waited till now, we do not see the urgency in the need to arrest him about six weeks to the election in which he is a candidate. He could have been invited to report to the police on Monday. This desperation to haul him in is beyond normal. This same IGP who refused to honour the invitation of the Senate for him to give information on the security situation in the country and rushed to the court to seek protection of his rights is now violating the rights of other people. In the same manner, a Senate resolution to the effect that his security personnel that were withdrawn should be reinstated has not been obeyed.

“It has not gone without notice that Senator Melaye is a member of the opposition. We cannot remember any member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) being treated in this manner. Even the one who allegedly led thugs to forcefully seize the mace while Senate was in session in the full glare of television camera is still roaming the streets free without prosecution.

Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday, approved the appointment of Mr. Hakeem Olayinka Muri-Okunola, as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) in the state.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Mr. Okunola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement of Mrs. Folasade Sidikatu Adesoye on December 27, 2018.

Mr. Muri-Okunola was appointed as the Executive Secretary, Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC), a position he held between 2005 - 2011.

Until his appointment, he was the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.

Governor Ambode thanked the outgoing HOS, Mrs. Adesoye, for her meritorious service to the State and wished her well in her future endeavours.

Benue crash: APC mourns death of PDP supporters Tom Okpe, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has joined other mourners to condole the major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members.

The PDP lost some of its members in a ghastly auto crash during a Senatorial campaign trip in Benue State on Friday.

According to a statement signed by the ruling party’s spokesman, Mallam Lànre Issah-Onilu, the party expressed shock over the accident saying: “We condole with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the death of some of its members who died following a fatal accident on OtukpoAgatu road in Benue State while travelling for the campaign flag-off of a Senatorial candidate on Friday.

“The APC is anguished and deeply saddened by the tragic accident.

While we share the pains of the bereaved families, we also pray that those injured in the accident make a speedy and full recovery.

“As we mourn, the party prays that the Almighty God give the bereaved families and other loved ones the strength to withstand the tragic loss and also grant the dead eternal rest”.

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Insurgency: Nigerian Army to Short News relocate residents of Baga Operation Python Dance: Don’t Andrew Orolua with agency report The Nigerian Army has announced plans to relocate residents of Baga in Borno State to safer locations in view of the ongoing military operations in the area.

The Army which gave the indication on Sunday said the plan is in conjunction with the Borno State Government.

There has been intense fighting between the Boko Haram and Nigerian troops in Baga in the past few days.

On Friday, the Nigerian air force announced how it deployed several aircraft to bomb gatherings of the insurgents who had attacked a military base in Baga.

On Sunday, the army, in a statement

by Onyeka Nwachukwu, a colonel, which was circulated on Fcaebook,

Army spokesman Sani Usman, accused some “unscrupulous individuals” of “trying to create panic and unnecessary humanitarian problems for undisclosed reasons.”

“It has been observed that some unscrupulous individuals with likely sinister motives within and outside Borno State, are trying to create panic and unnecessary humanitarian problems for undisclosed reasons. It has come to our attention that these people are plotting to instigate the inhabitants of Bama, Dikwa and Monguno communities to abandon their communities and relocate to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps for undisclosed reasons.

“The inhabitants of these towns and the general public are please urged to discountenance such calls and remain calm. Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other Security

Agencies will shed more light on the issue in a Security Council meeting with the Borno State Government, scheduled to hold on Monday 31st December 2018.

“We would like to further state that there is no basis for the people of Bama, Dikwa and Monguno to vacate their respective communities.

However, Operation LAFIYA DOLE troops in conjunction with Borno State Government are working towards relocating the residents of Baga, to safer locations in view of the ongoing military operations in the area.

“Members of the public are advised to remain calm as the military is in firm control to guarantee their safety and security. We would like to warn that any attempt to cause further panic through this false alarm would be viewed very seriously,” the statement said.

militarise Nigeria, NUJ tells Military Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Conducting military exercise close to the 2019 elections in the country is needful to maintain law and order, but the military has been advised to do that according to rules of engagement and not to militarise Nigeria.

This advice came at the weekend from the National President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, in Umuahia, while on Christmas vacation, describing highlighted security as very important and a primary responsibility of any government, while pointing out that Operation Python Dance, is for improved security.

He expressed belief that Nigerian soldiers are not going to go outside the rules of engagement to harass innocent citizens, noting that as the country is entering into a major election period, there is the need to improve security.

The NUJ boss therefore appealed to the military command in the country not to engage in impunity to harass citizens and should abide by the rules of engagements not to directly or indirectly militarise the country to avoid anarchy.

Comrade isiguzo therefore advised journalists to be careful within the period of the military exercise, urging them be armed with their identity cards and at all times report the truth.

He disclosed that his administration is working closely with the Federal Government to curtail fake news and hate speeches in the country.

Sen Orji eulogises late ex-President Shagari Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia Sen. T. A. Orji of Abia Central Senatorial District said he received with utter bewilderment the sudden demise of the first Nigerian Democratically elected President, Alhaji Usman Aliyu Shehu Shagari.

In a release he personally authored and made available to newsmen in Umuahia, Sen Orji said: “It came as a rude shock to me because there was no news of illness.

“This goes to amplify the saying that the righteous die not but sleep.

“Here was an outstanding Nigerian statesman, who elevated nation above self and worked to keep the nation one.

“The democracy we enjoy today is directly traced to his enigmatic and indefatigable desire to put the country on the same footing with other nations of the world.

“It is sad that having followed and contributed towards the success of the 2019 elections, he will not be present to see it come to pass.

“I want to say that by way of celebrating this icon of democracy and transparent leadership, those saddled with organising the 2019 elections must do all within their powers to ensure that his desire for transparency and fairness is propagated”.

Glo records massive growth in Nov, adds 1.7m new customers Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (2nd right front roll), Emir of Okuta, Alh Abubakar Idris (left), Emir of Kaiama, Alh Umar Muazu, Emir of Baruba, Prof Halidu Abubakar, Emir of Yashikira, Alh Umar Sariki and other Muslim faithful observing Juma’at service at the Ilesha-Baruba Central Mosque in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday.

Minister warns against playing politics with Offa robbery Tom Okpe, Abuja The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has warned against playing politics with the Offa robbery attack by some politicians in the state.

He chided some political actors in Kwara State for attempting to trivialise the April 5, 2018 robbery attack which left 33 people dead, saying claims of compensating the victims in monetary terms cannot equate the lives lost in the incident.

The Minister, who made the remarks in Offa, Kwara State, on Saturday, at the 2018 Ijakadi Festival, described the efforts to trivialise the dastardly act as indecent, calling on the people to condemn any attempt to play politics with human lives.

He said: “In recent days, there have been attempts by some political desperadoes to trivialise the calamity that befell this community when those armed robbers attacked banks and the police station, among others. These desperadoes were quoted as saying that when they visited this town to commiserate with the people after the attack, they donated N10

million, even when what was stolen from the banks’ vault was N7 million. ‘’Now, let us ask them: How many of those who were killed in that attack have they also been able to bring back?

How can any sane person equate human life with money? No amount of money is worth any human life. And no one should play politics with human life. All people of conscience must condemn this glib comment by a desperate political warlord”.

Alhaji Mohammed commended the resilience of the people of Offa for organising such an elaborate festival, despite the calamity that befell their community this year, saying it is not surprising because Ijakadi festival itself is a celebration of the Offa virtues of strength and determination, as well as equity, justice and wisdom.

He expressed delight that the people of Offa have resolved that never again will any armed robber, hoodlum or brigand shed the blood of any innocent person in the town by raising N700 million to build an ultra-modern Mobile Police Force Barracks in the community.

The Minister said in keeping with

the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture to develop and promote national festivals, a manager of the Ijakadi Festival has been nominated to attend a training on festival management in Ghana.

“In line with our promise during the 2017 Ijakadi Festival, to help train the managers of this festival, I am happy to announce that come January 2019, a manager of the Ijakadi Festival will be travelling to Ghana to attend the training which is being organised by the Ministry in collaboration with the British Council.

I congratulate the nominee and I am sure he or she will make the best use of this opportunity,” he said.

In his remarks, the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II, said the Ijakadi Festival is aimed at sustaining the cultural heritage of the people and fostering cohesion in Offa community and its environs.

“Today, the Ijakadi Festival has, of course, attracted national attention, corporate bodies and government at all levels. Without any iota of doubt, this festival has brought development and benefits to Offa Community,” he said.

Ladesope Ladelokun The largest subscriber growth has been credited to the digital transformation leader, Globacom, among telecommunications operators in Nigeria for the month of November, 2018.

According to the latest figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Globacom recorded an increase of 1,691,133 customers within the space of one month.

This has taken the total subscriber strength of the operator to 43,273,188 subscribers, which constitutes 26 percent share of the market. Globacom had 41,582,055 subscribers in the month of October.

In the month under review, MTN recorded an increase of 1,323,282, while Airtel had an increase of 849,173. On the other hand, 9mobile recorded zero growth in the review period.

NCC indicated that total active subscribers in the country have now climbed to 169,104,830 in November from 165,239,443 in October 2018. This represents a growth of 3.86 million telephone users.

8 dead as 2 vehicles plunge into river in Warri

At least eight persons were said to have died on Saturday following an accident that involved two vehicles in Warri, Delta state.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the two vehicles which were on the same lane included a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a commercial bus rammed each other and plunged into a river along the ever busy NPA Expressway in Warri.

It stated that the commercial bus was parking on the side of the road to pick a passenger when the SUV allegedly rammed into it and both plunged into the river with the eight persons on board.

“The bus was picking a passenger around that spot when the Jeep (SUV) on high speed ran into it and pushed the bus and itself into the river. Eight bodies were recovered from the wreckage inside the water.

“It took the intervention of sympathisers as well as men of the Nigeria Police Force, Ekpan Divisional Headquarters to recover the corpses and evacuate the vehicles from the scene of the incident,” the eyewitness said.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, Andrew Aniamaka, when contacted, said though he was yet to get an official report on the accident, he had been informed about it.

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ANSG inaugurates projects at Ogbunike cave, waterfalls Stories by John Ndu, Awka

The Anambra State Government has inaugurated new projects at Ogbunike Cave and Owerre Ezukala Water Falls, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.

The projects are the 205 steps with rails on both sides, six changing rooms with four toilets, a bar and an information centre.

Performing the inauguration, the state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano,

explained that the state government placed high premium on the tourism sector and that was why the state upgraded two tourist sites - Owerre Ezukala and Ogbunike Cave in less than a year.

The Governor was represented

by Commissioner in the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Sally Mbanefo.

Obiano noted that the ultimate goal was for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisations (UNESCO) to identify

with the projects and partner with the state to take it to the next level.

This, according to him, is to create opportunities for the youths especially, host communities.

In a speech, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, represented by Mr. Tobechukwu Obienu, said that Anambra was one of the leading states in the Diaspora Affairs.

She noted that the role of the Diaspora in nation-building could not be overemphasised as it would

help to reposition the economy and aid in economic growth and recovery.

Earlier, traditional ruler of Owerre Ezukala, Igwe Thomas Ogbonnaya, commended the state government for initiating development of the projects.

He urged the government to continue the good work by further re-constructing the roads leading to the cave.

The event witnessed cutting of ribbon and presentation of gift items to the governor.

Over 50 corpses gutted by fire at Enugwu-Ukwu General Hospital Mortuary

L-R: Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano; the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial Zone, Sir Victor Umeh and wife of Senator Victor Umeh during a thanksgiving mass for Senator Umeh at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Aguluzigbo,Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State...on Sunday.

Sustain selfless-giving, Mrs. Obiano urges Nigerians at Christmas Wife of Governor of Anambra State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has called for sustenance of selfless-giving by Ndi Anambra and Nigerians, even beyond the festive period in furtherance of being `our neighbour’s keeper’.

Osodieme as she is fondly known and founder, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ), made the call in her Christmas Message in Awka, The statement was signed on her behalf

by Chief Media Officer, Mr. Emeka Ozumba.

Obiano will complete ongoing projects before end of tenure – Ogbuekwe The Governor Obiano-led administration will complete all ongoing projects across the state before the end of its tenure in 2022.

This assurance was given by the Director General of the State Project Management and Monitoring Office, Engineer Mike Ogbuekwe, while featuring in this week’s edition of News and Current Affairs, audience participatory Radio and Television programme, ‘FACE THE PRESS. Engineer Ogbukwe enthused that despite the lean resources of the state government, signature projects such as the ongoing Cargo Airport, Umueri and the International Conference Centre, Awka as well as numerous road projects across the state would be completed on schedule.

While expressing optimism that the

Federal Government would eventually refund about forty three billion naira spent over the years by the Anambra State government on federal roads, the Project management and monitoring DG also expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction of the second Niger Bridge at the Onitsha-Asaba axis.

Engineer Ogbuekwe equally said that the community choose your project and execute initiative of the state government has recorded what he described as a grand success, pointing out that the impressive delivery of democracy dividends by the Obiano administration would enhance the chances of the candidates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the forthcoming general election in the country.

According to Mrs. Obiano, giving is an art to those who are selfless which should be imbibed by all.

She adds: ``As Christmas ushers the practice of giving and sharing within the community, I am of the view that it should be sustained throughout the year. ``It is common these days for some to give with the expectation to receive, that is wrong; rather we should give without expecting anything in return because it is sacrificial and ensures that goodwill goes round to the haves and have nots.’’

Mrs. Obiano, an advocate of St. Theresa’s call to ``Give but give until it hurts,’’ said that people should not give what they don’t have but can part with what they need in the interest of others who need it most. She called for charitable living so as to promote amity and oneness among neighbours and ultimately peace and progress in the society.

The Governor’s wife said that she would be committed in the New Year to the objective of making her NGO the beacon of sustainable empowerment beyond the 4,350 indigent women, widows and youths already trained and equipped for business, but also in promoting the well-being of the less privileged and the family.

The Mortuary section of Enugwu-Ukwu General Hospital has been gutted by fire and all the corpses burnt beyond recognition.

It was said that the fire started at about three o’clock Sunday afternoon and before they could get the fire service, the three room morgue had been raised down.

The mortician on duty could not stop the fire as he was the only person on duty and they could not ascertain the cause of the fire, though according to the eye witneses, the fire may have come from bush burning as the surrounding is overgrown with dry grasses.

Meanwhile, Governor Willie Obiano has sympathised with those whose family members were deposited at the Mortuary of Enugu Ukwu General Hospital.

Governor Obiano, who regretted the incident, said he would set up a panel of enquiry to properly investigate the remote cause of the fire disaster.

It was gathered that the fire which gutted the mortuary on Sunday, razed the mortuary buildings and burnt over 50 dead bodies beyond recognition.

The Governor, who visited the scene, urged them to take solace in God and advised them to refrain from fighting the workers in the hospital.

He, however, promised to rebuild the properties and further provide necessary facilities to commence adequate services.

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Ndikelionwu monarch marks 10th coronation anniversary It was a celebration of achievements, effective service delivery and wise leadership as the traditional ruler of Ndikelionwu, Professor Chukwuemeka Ike, celebrated his tenth coronation anniversary.

The event held at Ilo Hockey Square in the town, attracted different personalities, including government and non government functionaries, traditional rulers, and the clergy among others.

The arena was filled to capacity as eleven villages in the town led by their Eze-Ogo including Age grades, Nzuko Iyom and Umu-ada paid homage to the traditional ruler.

In his royal message, Professor Ike, who is the eleventh king on the throne of Ndikelionwu and a renowned novelist who expressed gratitude to God for the privilege to be on the throne, pledged to bring more succour to the less privileged and reinvigorate peace and unity in the community.

The monarch commended Governor Obiano for always providing them with enabling working environment through his numerous policies and developmental programmes.

In his address, the President General of the community, Mr. Okechukwu Okereke, said that the emergence of their traditional ruler has brought unprecedented development and peaceful co-existence among their people.

In their separate goodwill messages, the former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Governments, Mr. Nwabuonu Ogbaji, the Vice President General of the town, Mr. Humphrey Onuorah and an indigene of the community, Mr. Chidi Nwafor, appreciated their traditional ruler for his humility and commitment in making genuine efforts towards having a progressive, sane, incorruptible and peaceful society.

In a vote of thanks, Chairman, Planning Committee of the anniversary, Mr. Peter Nwankwo, who congratulated the Igwe, prayed God to grant him wisdom, strength and courage to take right decisions at all times.

The event ended with a prayer session by the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor, represented

by Reverend Father Wisdom Otaluka.

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Why Technology is driving financial system at the moment – Uduk Ladesope Ladelokun Acting Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Mary Uduk has said that technology is currently driving the nation’s financial system, including the Nigerian Capital Market.

Uduk explained that in the banking system, technology is driving the payment system, even with phones people can now buy, make payments and even obtain loans among many others.

According to her, “We know that technology is driving a lot of things in the financial system at the moment. For instance, in the banking system, technology is driving the payment system.

“We have seen that there is a lot of innovation and cost reduction in the money market due to technology, and so we also want to do the same in the capital market. To this end, the Capital Market Committee has set up a Road Map committee to come up with a guide for the capital market to enable us also leverage on technology to do business and reduce cost”, she said.

The Acting DG disclosed that the Commission already has a Division dedicated to Fintech that will help look at all the technologies that relate to the capital market surrounding ICOs, among others.

Uduk said that in the capital market, technology has assisted in improvements of processes like the use of Blockchain to enhance settlement, and the use of technology to drive the platforms through which people are now able to come in to invest.

“Innovations in financial technology has made possible the potential of using digital tools to make financial services available to a wider range of consumers and enterprises, promoting financial inclusion and the affordability of financial services.

“A financially inclusive society will provide increased access to finance, especially for women, help support sustainable growth and will create a million more jobs. The gains of having a more inclusive financial system are enormous, as it helps broaden financial markets and make policies more effective” she added.

FirstBank reinforces financial inclusion drive with market activations Temitope Adebayo As a part of efforts to deepen Financial Inclusion in Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria Limited extended the Agent Banking campaign to 14 major markets and business points across Bayelsa, Cross River and Delta States. The Market Activation which spanned over three weeks between November 24 and December 16, 2018, was an intensive period of customer engagement, education and awareness creation of the Firstmonie Agent Network and by extension, Financial Inclusion.

The Market Activation took place in Ogbonogo Market, Koka Junction, Bonsac Junction, Ibusa Junction (Delta States) while Calabar, Cross River State had the event at Mobil Junction, Etagbor Junction, Watt Market, Marian and Etim Edem Markets. Swali, Tomba, Opolo and Nembe communities also felt the impact of our activation campaign in Bayelsa State.

In just about 18 months, the FirstmonieAgent Network has expanded to almost every Local Government Area in Nigeria (98% coverage) demonstrating our readiness to make financial services available to everyone irrespective of their location.

Firstmonie Agents are positioned within rural and semi-urban locations across the country to provide basic financial services such as account opening, cash deposit, cash withdrawals, airtime purchase, bill payments and much more to every Nigerian. Through this channel, the Bank is committed to providing convenient services that endear trust, provide ease of access to financial products, thereby saving time and travel costs. Transactions carried out through this channel are securely authenticated.

L-R: CEO, MoneyStewards, Motunrayo Ade-Famoti; CEO - dkbMARKETS Limited, Aderemi Banjoko; Deputy Managing Director, FirstBank; Gbenga Shobo and Chairman, FirstBank, Ibukun Awosika, at the FirstBank Youth Empowerment Programme held in Lagos....recently

PMI hikes to 61.1points in December – CBN Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has increased to 61.1 index points in December 2018, as against 57.9 index points declared in November, from 56.8 Index points reported for October.

With this development, the latest figure represented the highest in 2018, as the nation’s manufacturing sector opened the year at 57.8 Index points.

The CBN said there was expansion in the manufacturing sector for the 21 consecutive months in 2018, attributable to a sustained supply of foreign exchange and stability of the naira.

The apex bank based its composite PMI for the manufacturing sector on five indicators that include production,

new orders, supplier delivery time, employment level and raw materials inventory.

The PMI survey by CBN revealed that the index grew at a faster rate in December when compared to the index in the previous month, November.

According to the report, “13 of the 14 subsectors surveyed reported growth in the review month in the following order: transportation equipment; furniture & related products; printing & related support activities; textile, apparel, leather & footwear; plastics & rubber products; chemical & pharmaceutical products; food, beverage & tobacco products; nonmetallic mineral products; paper products; fabricated metal products; cement; electrical equipment; and petroleum & coal products.

“The primary metal subsector recorded decline in the review period.”

The report by CBN explained that

production level index moved to 63.6 points in December.

A further breakdown by other indicators showed that “At 63.6 points, the production level index for the manufacturing sector grew for the twenty-second consecutive months in December 2018.

“The index indicated a faster growth in the current month when compared to its level in the preceding month. 10 of the 14 manufacturing subsectors recorded increased production level, 3 remained unchanged while one recorded decreased production level.”

“At 62.3 points, the new orders index grew for the twenty-first consecutive months, indicating an increase in new orders in December 2018. 13 subsectors reported growth, while one contracted in the review month.”

“The manufacturing supplier delivery time index stood at 58.4 points in December 2018, indicating

faster supplier delivery time. The index has recorded growth for nineteen consecutive months. 13 subsectors recorded improved suppliers’ delivery time, while one remained unchanged.

“The employment level index in December 2018 stood at 57.0 points, indicating growth in employment level for the twentieth consecutive months. Of the 14 subsectors, 12 reported increased employment level, while two reported unchanged employment level in the review month.

“The Manufacturing sector inventories index grew for the twentyfirst consecutive months in December 2018. At 63.2 points, the index grew at a faster rate when compared to its level in November 2018. Eleven of the 14 subsectors recorded growth, while 3 recorded unchanged raw material inventories in the review month.”

FG’s policy improving export business in Nigeria – SAHCO boss The Managing Director, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Mr. Basil Agboarumi, says exportation of goods has increased in Nigeria due to the Federal Government’s favourable policies on doing business.

Agboarumi said on Sunday in Lagos, adding that SAHCO was handling more exportation of agricultural produce by Nigerians.

He said: “I think for the first time, we have seen a serious improvement in export business. It is because of the policies put in place by the government. Prior to the coming of the President Muhammadu Buhariled administration, what we had was importation of goods from various countries and exports neglected but today, I can tell you that export is

picking up.’’

He said that some of the major items being exported by air were yams, palm oil, vegetables, and electronics among others.

“So, there are a lot of items moving from here to all over the world and that has helped to grow the revenue that comes in from exports. Before now, as a ground handling company, we were only making money from imports but today, exportation is picking up.’’

According to him, the company has increased the storage capacity of its warehouse in order to preserve both imported and exported items.

“The major problem with perishable goods is storage and we have improved our capacity to do that. We have different cold rooms operating nonstop to preserve these items either when

they are coming in or going out of the country. I can tell you that today, we have the best warehouse in West Africa.

“If you want a fully automated warehouse, a warehouse where you still see business being done in line with international best practices, then you need to come to SAHCO warehouse,’’ Agboarumi said.

The managing director also noted that auditors overseeing Middle East and Africa came to assess the company and certified its services good.

He, however, noted that aviation ground handling business in Nigeria “is under-priced’’.

“We are spending so much but we are not receiving what is due to us. It takes a man like our Chairman with a large heart to succeed in this business.

Some other people would have been

discouraged because maintenance and running costs are huge. We have three generators and we use diesel. We have cold rooms, freezers that must be kept on and we are not sure of 24-hour power supply. We get trucks of diesel into fuel dump regularly,’’ Agboarumi said.

He pointed out that the company had a standard which the staff was conscious of, saying that the company could not go below the standard.

The managing director said that the company regularly embarked on of trainings, from the managing director level to the cleaner in order to ensure effective service delivery.

“From time to time, we see ourselves going back to the classrooms. Training is the heartbeat of this company,’’ he said.

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CBN strengthens bank customers’ protection with introduction of CCMS Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the deployment of its Consumer Complaint Management System (CCMS) to ease the process of addressing issues.

The bank disclosed a circular obtained from its official over the weekend, saying the automated system would help to ease complaint

management.

It said the CCMS would ultimately boost Nigerians’ confidence in the banking sector. The bank also said the move was part of the apex bank’s job to ensure that the banking and finance sector was stable and conducive for all.

“The CBN in furtherance of its mandate to promote stable financial system embarked on the development of a CCMS. “This is an automated system aimed at easing complaints management

to engender public confidence in the financial system.

“In view of this development, the CBN has made it compulsory for banks and other financial institutions to abide by three important guidelines,” it said.

The regulator said that the banks would have to assign a tracking to every complaint received from their respective customers.

It said the banks also needed to acknowledge receipt of every complaint through an e-mailed

response.

This, it noted, would also include the tracking number that has been assigned to commence the uploading of all complaints on the CCMS. The CBN advised banks and other financial services operators to ensure that they adhered to those stipulations which would start on Jan. 2, 2019.

It added, “Failure to do this will attract sanctions in line with the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), Cap B3, LFN 2004.”

Nigeria’s taxpayers hit 35m, says JTB Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Joint Tax Board (JTB) says Nigeria’s database of taxpayers has expanded from 20 million to 35 million.

Mr. Elamah explained that the feat was achieved as a result of the ongoing database consolidation of JTB, an initiative being executed in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement System (NIBSS).

He said that the figure of the taxpayers comprised both individuals and corporate bodies.

He said that this showed that there was a massive expansion of the database pointing out that one could imagine when that translated to actual taxes that were collected in Naira and Kobo.

“At the moment, we are trying to break them into classes of taxpayers and various jurisdictions where they reside, state by state.

“Hopefully, by the first week of January 2019, this information will be communicated to all the states and then we will ask them to file their reports for tax assessment and it is then, we will tell Nigerians, how many

are teachers, artisans, entertainers among others”, he said.

Mr. Elamah disclosed that on the average, about 22 per cent growth in tax revenue had been recorded in both state revenue services and Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) when compared to 2017.

He added that this figure was collated as at the third quarter; and by the end of last quarter, it would move to 30 per cent.

According to him, by end of the year, 2018 will be one of the best results ever posted by FIRS and most of the states.

He stated that with the advent of

the Tax Identification Number (TIN), and Bank Verification Number (BVN), the tax authorities were currently tackling incomes of taxpayers and ensuring they paid their taxes as at when due.

He assured that the board would create more awareness and increase in voluntary compliance and also enhance the capacity of workers to be tax professionals.

Mr. Elamah also commended the Executive Chairman of FIRS and the JTB chairman, Babatunde Fowler, for his support in achieving the feat within a short period.

Expert recommends 100% fruit juice during harmattan Godwin Anyebe A health and wellness advocate, Dr. Bisi Abiola has urged Nigerians to embrace consumption of 100 per cent fruit juice to reduce dehydration in this harmattan season.

Abiola, during the December edition of Chivita-sponsored health and wellness dialogue, also warned against indulging in excess sugar consumption during the yuletide.

She advised individuals to take pure fruit juice instead, as it is healthy and highly nutritious.

According to the health and fitness expert, the dustiness and coarseness that is associated

with harmattan in most parts of the country, calls for increased intake of pure fruit juice as an essential survival strategy for both adults and children.

She noted: “Quite often, we talk about celebration without because you can only have fun when you are healthy. What is your nutritional objective as Christmas and the New Year approaches? Of course, this is a season of indulgence, but as a health-conscious individual, you must select your meals and drinks with your overall nutritional goal in mind. And I think pure fruit juice is the way to go.”

Abiola also urged individuals to adopt a healthy lifestyle to help reduce the risks of

cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases. She said that balancing one’s diet with pure fruit juice consumption could reduce the severity in the case of individuals who are suffering from such challenges.

“The available evidence relating to 100 per cent fruit juice consumption indicates modest benefits for blood pressure, while there is also an emerging trend revealing inverse associations between 100 per cent fruit juice consumption and risk of stroke. Overall, this suggests that 100 per cent fruit juice is an appropriate choice of beverage for a hearthealthy diet,” she stressed.

Abiola said that orange juice contains both vitamin C and flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants, and that drinking could “neutralise the inflammatory stress generated by the unhealthy meal and help prevent blood vessel damage.”

“Also, Clinical studies reveal several mechanisms relating to vascular health, inflammation, lipid oxidation and platelet aggregation that could explain a benefit for 100 per cent fruit juices in lowering CVD risk.

Polyphenol compounds and potassium in fruit juices are most likely responsible for these effects. More than a decade’s worth of research suggests that 100 per cent fruit juice can help support a healthy heart.”

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Sterling Bank unveils Africa’s First Skills champions Temitope Adebayo Sterling Bank Plc has unveiled the champions of the recently concluded iCreate Skills Festival and about 10 of them would be representing Nigeria in Russia in 2019.

The winners are Otareh Alvin who won in the cooking category, Nejo Tolulope (graphics), Silas Adedoyin (web design), Patrick Obafemi (app development), Barnabas Kudi (robotics), Afolabi Caleb Kayode (art), Ms. Malissa Onojo (tailoring), Yusuf Abdullahi (barbing), Kingsley Ihejirika (hair dressing), Ms. Faiza Usman Adamu (make up), Joshua Olalekan (carpentry), Oladoja Peter (tilling), Kumshuan Talgang (plumbing) and Prince Isitua (bricklaying).

The bank had partnered with iCreate Skill Fest 2018 to host the premier youth empowerment festival in Abuja with the aim of transforming skill acquisition across the continent.

Speaking in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank, Mr. Suleiman Abubakar said following the huge success of the premier edition the bank has decided to sponsor the second edition, adding that they will also extend credit facilities to the winners of the first edition and that such loans will be a fast track within two weeks.

He said, “Bright Jaja, the CEO and Founder of iCreate Skills Festival gives him hope for the future of this country,” adding that, “there is an on-going conversation about which generation of Nigerians will salvage this country. I have started to worry if my generation will be able to do it, which is debatable, it may or may not. But it is clear to me that your generation will do it.”

“I have no doubt in my mind and I only need to meet one young man (Bright) and the belief he has in the future of the country and the energy he brought to it as well as the sacrifices he has made.

I have watched the project over the last couple of months and I have started to see some of the winners come out and every single one of you has convinced me completely that generation that will salvage Nigeria is here,” Abubakar said.

The CEO who also commended the winners remarked that “I don’t think we prepared you for this and I don’t think we gave you a ladder to climb up.”

He noted that whether it is the work some of the youths had done in entertainment or the work that they are doing now in the technology space or the work they had done in their various areas of specialization, not just earning a living but actually bringing in respect to the various skills they have because at the end of the day, it is lack of respect that makes sure people avoid specific skills and at the end of the day, the country is stuck with it.

Abubakar said the future of the country is in jobs and there was a need to do all that is necessary to create jobs in various sectors of the economy.

Also speaking, Mr. Bright Jaja, the Founder of iCreate Africa, said iCreate is one of the most difficult things he has ever put himself into. “For me it is like setting up a goal bigger than myself and growing into it, adding that the experience has made him a better person during and after the festival.

“It was not really about the event but the process to the event, learning and understanding and meeting amazing people, Jaja said.

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Political events of 2018 that topped headlines Snatching of Senate Mace, defections, rancorous primaries top list The year 2018 can best be described as a very politically rancorous year, though not very unexpected considering that the year is next to an election year where many things are believed to be at stake. Many have said the events of 2018 signpost what is to be expected in 2019 elections, noting that if care is not taken, the election year will be negatively eventful.

This fear is not to be dismissed by a wave of the hand as activities of 2018, many of which were simply absurd have shown that more needs to be done to have a peaceful election year. In this piece Patrick Okohue x-rays some political events of 2018 that hit the headlines Thugs invade Senate Chambers, snatch Mace One of the most brazen and bizarre political event of 2018 was the invasion of the National Assembly by yet to be identified thugs who stormed the Senate Chambers and escaped with the mace in the full glare of Senators and security agents and disappeared into thin air.

The situation created commotion in the National Assembly and all across the country, because the mace is the symbol of authority of the parliament.

The thugs entered the chambers while plenary was already ongoing, with the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu presiding.

Senate President Bukola Saraki was away in Washington attending the World Bank/IMF meetings.

The development was actually an interesting twist, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, who was suspended by the Senate last week, was spotted in the chamber, closely followed by the invaders.

The invaders about, numbering about 10 came into the chamber with the senator, forced their way into the chamber and escaped with the mace despite the presence of security men and the Sergeant at Arms.

Senator Omo-Agege had been suspended for 90 days over his comment that the amendment to the Electoral Act 2010 to reorder the sequence of polls in a general election was targeted at President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions had investigated Omo-Agege’s comment based on a petition by Senator Dino Melaye.

The report by the committee, which was considered at the plenary, had found the lawmaker guilty despite his apology to the chamber and recommended that he be suspended for 181 legislative days (one year).

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, however, pleaded that the duration of the suspension be reduced to 90 days (six months), which was unanimously granted.

The Senate also resolved that OmoAgege should withdraw a case he instituted against the chamber from the court, while asking that the pro-Buhari ‘Parliamentary Support Group’ be disbanded.

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Following the incident, the National Assembly, gave the Police and other Security Services 24 hours to recover the mace.

True to the directive Nigeria Police have returned the mace snatched by suspected thugs from the Senate chamber.

An unnamed Deputy Inspector General of Police, at about 11:45am, handed over the mace to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed SaniOmolori, who in return took it into the Senate chamber.

The Police have however advised that investigating the invasion will take a very long time to end Police, DSS lay siege to homes Senators Saraki, Ekweremadu Also in the year under review strange political activities pervaded the landscape, as men of the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) at one point took over the entrance to the homes of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

The security operatives arrived at the homes in the early hours of that day.

Although the operatives at the Senate President’s home left when they heard

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he was no longer home, those stationed at Ekweremadu’s residence remained there.

This happened barely 24 hours after Saraki was invited by the Police for further questioning over the Offa robbery.

The Senate President had reacted by saying the Police was being used as an instrument to witch-hunt and blackmail opposition.

However the Police denied knowledge of the siege, saying the security agents were likely those assigned to the Senate President and his deputy.

As fallout, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has ordered an investigation into the reported siege.

This was made known to newsmen by the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood.

The police authorities denied knowledge of any deployment of its personnel to the homes of the top Senate leaders.

According to the police spokesman, the policemen seen in the video circulated on social media were those attached to the Senate President.

Moshood in a statement said, “Further to the press release from this

office early this morning on the above subject, where I mentioned that the Nigeria Police Force’s attention was drawn to the innuendos in the early hours of today, 24th July, 2018, that some police personnel were seen surrounding the residence of the Senate President in Abuja; the Force categorically stated that there was no authorised deployment of police personnel to besiege the residence of the Senate President or his deputy as reported in the media.

“The police personnel seen in pictures in the media were those in the convoy of the Senate President and others attached to him and his residence. ”However, the Inspector General of Police directed a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts in the episode.

“In addition to the early statement of the Nigeria Police Force mentioned above, the Force hereby wishes to reiterate that no police personnel was sent to besiege, blockade the residence of the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Bukola Saraki.

“It is also absolutely untrue that the Senate President, Sen. Bukola Saraki was harassed, threatened or intimidated physically or otherwise by any Police personnel either from the Force

Headquarters or any other Formation of the Force.”

14 APC senators dump party for PDP One of the major events that defined the political space of 2018 was the defection enmass of 14 senators of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from their party to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The event which shook the political foundation of the country was seen largely as a fall-out of the frustration being experienced by many of the lawmakers in the ruling party which burst open with their mass action.

The senators in a joint letter to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, made their intention known.

The letter reads: Dear Senate President, After due consultation, with our constituents and stakeholders in our constituency, in proper recognition section 16 (1G) of the 1999 constitution, and for the fact of our party, The All Progressives Congress, we hereby inform the Senate that we the undersigned; Senators include; Dino Melaye, Barnabas Gemade, Ibrahim Danbaba, Shaaba Lafiaji, Mohammed Shitu, Rafiu Ibrahim, Suleiman Hunkuyi, Isa Misau,

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Monsurat Sunmonu, Soji Akanbi, Usman Nafada, Musa Kwankwaso, Suleiman Nazif, Lanre Tejuosho We hereby inform you that we are changing our political affiliation from APC to PDP. We thank you for your exemplary leadership.

In a follow-up announcement, Mr Saraki said another senator, Abdulazaz Nyako, has also announced his defection.

However, Senator Sumonu, who represents Oyo State, later said she left the APC for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and not the PDP, while Dr. Tejuosho denied being part of the defecting Senators, insisting he remains a member of the APC, Senator Gemade later defected again from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Saraki, also dump APC, join PDP After weeks of speculations, the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Kwara State governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, also dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.

Saraki who announced his decision in a statement on his social media accounts on twitter and Facebook joined other senators who had earlier taken similar decision. The statement on facebook read, “I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress…”

Saraki who later issued a statement to explain why he had to dump the APC, stated, “This is not a decision that I have made lightly. If anything at all, I have tarried for so long and did all that was humanly possible, even in the face of great provocation, ridicule and flagrant persecution, to give opportunity for peace, reconciliation and harmonious existence.

“However, it is after an extensive consultation with all the important stakeholders that we have come to this difficult but inevitable decision to pitch our political tent elsewhere; where we could enjoy greater sense of belonging and where the interests of the greatest number of our Nigeria would be best served,” he said.

Kwara gov also defects to PDP Gov. Ahmed on his part announced his decision via a statement issued on his behalf by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, in Ilorin.

The statement read, “Following due consultations with the people and in response to calls by major stakeholder groups in the state, Kwara State governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, today defected to the PDP having realised that the APC can no longer serve as a platform for achieving the aspirations and expectations of his people.”

INEC registers 23 new parties In the year under review, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registered 23 new political parties, ahead of the 2019 general election.

The commission’s National Commissioner and member Voter Education and Publicity Committee, Mohammed Haruna, who disclosed this in a statement, said INEC took this decision at its regular meeting.

The leaders of the new parties were invited to receive their respective certificates of registration at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.

The registration of the 23 new political parties brings to 91, the total number of political parties in the country.

Mr Haruna said INEC had received a total of 144 applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties.

“After a rigorous process of evaluation in accordance with the Constitution and Electoral Act which included assessment of the constitutions and manifestos of the intending parties and verification of membership of their executive committees and offices, the 23 associations met all the requirements and so have been registered as political parties,” the statement read.

“This brings the number of political parties so far registered to 91 and will be the last round of registration of parties until after the general elections on 16th February 2019, the statement added. This suspension according to INEC is in line with Section 78 (1) of the Electoral Act, which requires all applications for registration as political party to be concluded latest six months to a general election.

Also, though the commission extended CVR by two weeks, it said it will go ahead with the issuance of Notice of Election scheduled for Friday.

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activities in that timetable is the issuance of Notice of Election, which is scheduled for Friday, 17th August 2018 in accordance with Section 30 (1) of the Electoral Act, 2010 (as amended). This activity kick-starts the countdown to the 2019 general elections,” the commission said.

See full list of the new political parties below: Advanced Alliance Party, Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party, African Action Congress, Alliance For A United Nigeria, Alliance Of Social Democrats, Alliance Nation Party, Alliance People’s Movement, Alternative Party Of Nigeria, Change Nigeria Party, Congress Of Patriots, Liberation Movement Other parties include: Movement For Restoration And Defence Of Democracy, Nigeria Community Movement Party, Nigeria For Democracy, Peoples Coalition Party, Reform and Advancement Party, Save Nigeria Congress, United Patriots, United Peoples Congress, We The People Nigeria, Yes Electorates Solidarity, Youth Party and Zenith Labour Party.

bearers for the election, but to a large extent most of the primaries were nothing but rancorous sham.

Speaking on the primaries, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the primaries conducted by the various political parties are some of the “most acrimonious” in the nation’s history in recent times.

He added that the commission had already been joined in 396 pending cases in various courts across the country over the conduct of party primaries and nomination of candidates.

He noted that there would likely be more court cases, given the over 300 requests for Certified True Copies of documents from the commission, which he said was a prelude to more court actions.

He also said the commission had received 52 petitions and protests from aggrieved party aspirants over controversial primaries.

Speaking during a capacity-building workshop for journalists, jointly organised by INEC, European Centre for Electoral Support, European Union and European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, Mahmood pointed out that internal party democracy was still a source of concern to the nation’s electoral progress.

He said, “Unfortunately, we have also witnessed some of the most acrimonious party primaries in our recent history. Internal party democracy is still a source of concern to our electoral progress. So far, the commission has been joined in 396 pending actions in various courts across the country arising from the conduct of party primaries and nomination of candidates by political parties.

“We have similarly received 302 requests for CTCs of documents, mainly our monitoring reports of party primaries and copies of personal particulars of candidates. These requests are obviously a prelude to more court actions. In addition, we have also received 52 petitions and protests from aggrieved party aspirants.

“The implication of these challenges is that as we prepare for the general elections, we are also going to grapple with pre-election litigations.”

The chairman said further that about 73 political parties had filed their nominations at the end of the period for the substitution and withdrawal of candidates for the 2019 presidential election.

He, noted, however, that a few parties nominated candidates below the mandatory age of 35 years for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, but that it drew the attention of the parties concerned to the breach of the constitutional requirement ahead of the publication of the full list of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2019 general elections.

Mahmood, while giving an update on the number and gender of candidates competing for elections into the National Assembly seats, said 6,483 candidates were jostling for the 469 seats at the National Assembly.

He said, “For National Assembly elections, a total of 1,848 candidates (1,615 males and 233 females) are vying for 109 senatorial seats while 4,635 candidates (4,066 males and 569 females) are competing for the 360 seats in the House of Representatives,” he said.

PDP apologises to Nigerians, gives reason As a way of getting the Nigerian electorates to rekindle confidence on its ability to lead them again after 16 years of rule which has been described by many especially members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2018 apologised to Nigerians for the “mistakes” it made during its 16 years of governance.

PDP’s National Chairman, Uche Secondus issued the apology at an event in Abuja.

He said the party has learnt from its past mistake.

He said, “We made mistakes. On behalf of my colleagues and members of this party, I apologise to Nigerians.

“We have learnt from our mistakes. It was all part of our evolution process. Without it, there can be no maturity. I believe that PDP is more matured, to provide the best for this country.”

The PDP later explained that its apology to Nigerians is to renew the people’s trust in its rebranded party.

This explanation was more because the ruling APC had gone to the public urging Nigerians not to accept the PDP apology, but to be ready to reject it in 2019.

But the PDP in a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Ologbodiyan, said as a responsible party committed to the good of Nigerians, having learnt its lessons, it saw it as necessary to make the move.

The party criticised the reactions of the Federal Government and the ruling APC to the apology.

APC in a statement had said the PDP will have to do more for Nigerians to forgive its misrule of 16 years, saying an apology is not enough.

The APC also called on the PDP to confess what it referred to as its sins.

The Federal Government also in a statement by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the PDP will have to return the funds it looted for it to be forgiven.

Commenting on the reactions, the PDP said it was deeply sad that people were suffering because of the party it voted for in its place, saying the APC has wrecked the economy and inflicted on Nigerians hunger, starvation and daily bloodletting.

The party claimed Nigerians are now looking up to its “repositioned and rebranded platform” to pull the country from the brinks and return it to the path of true democracy, national cohesion and economic prosperity, which it said were the hallmarks of PDP’s 16 years in government.

Admitting it made mistakes in its internal administration prior to the 2015 general elections, the opposition party said its new leadership had already smoothened the rough edges to ensure strict adherence to internal democracy and good governance in all processes.

“Our apology to Nigerians is the pathway to national healing, renewal of hope and remobilisation of the citizenry for the task of rescuing the nation from the current pathetic situation and the painful misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the party said.

“Our apology is to ask Nigerians, once again, to put their trust in the rebranded PDP, particularly, as our party is the only platform that is committed to the national agenda of peace, unity, justice and prosperous nation.”

Political parties hold rancorous primaries Towards the 2019 elections all political parties in the countries as expected in 2018 had their party primaries to elect their various flag

Chief Tony Anenih, ‘Mr Fix It’ died Towards the end of the year under review, a former works minister, Tony Anenih, died.

Chief Anenih, 85, died at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment, a family source said.

Born in Uromi, Edo State, Anenih was one of the most influential politicians of his era. He was nicknamed ‘Mr Fix It’ for his ability to manipulate the electoral process.

He was a state chairman of Nigeria’s then ruling party, National Party of Nigeria (NPN), between 1981 and 1983. He is believed to have played a major role in the controversial 1983 general elections including in his home state of Bendel (now Edo State) where he helped Samuel Ogbemudia to victory.

Anenih was also the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party in 1993 under whose platform Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Abiola was later imprisoned by the Sani Abacha dictatorship with many of his supporters accusing Anenih of betraying the June 12 cause.

Upon return to democracy in 1999, Anenih was also a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party and was appointed Works Minister by then President Olusegun Obasanjo and later became the Chairman Board of Trustees of the PDP.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADETUTU CHRISTIANA ADEBOWALE - CHAIRMAN 2. GREEN AKINOLA OLADIRAN - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. OJEDOKUN MICHEAL INAOLAJI - MEMBER 4. OSENI BOLARINWA HABEEDEEN - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION. 2 . TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF MEMBERS IN THE ASSOCIATION 3. TO ADVANCE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST FOUNTAIN OF GRACE & MERCY 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. ODUDU ALFRED (CHAIRMAN) 2. ODUDU OGHENEOCHUKO HELEN 3. AKPOVWERE VIVIAN 4. UMUKORO JOHN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

ETERNAL ROYAL THRONE COVENANT CHURCH 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.REV DR GODSON NNADI 2.MRS PHILOMENA JOY NNADI 3.NNADI CALEB EMEKA 4.EMMANUEL OREKE 5.NNADI FAVOUR EZEUGO AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. 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. OMOMOWO MELSHEDEK OLUFEMI 2. OBI CAMPBELL INNOCENT 3. EDUKUGHO ORITSETIMEHIN SAMUEL 4. OMOMOWO DOYINSOLA TOLANI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AGENDA FOR THE HUMANE TREATMENTS AND PROTECTION OF MIGRANTS 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

GLOBAL EQUAL LIFE INITIATIVE

DIVINE SALVATION OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL

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

THE 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. FELIX ENERIAKPOZE OSIONI 2. CALEB EKENE ONWE 3. UZOCHUKWU UCHE DAVID 4. AVURAKOGHENE OROMUNO OJU 5. ERIC HABIB TETEGAN 6. MR. ADEDAYO KAZEEM BAKARE 7. SAMSON UNEKWUOJO HARUNA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PASTOR BASSEY OKON WILLIAMS. (2) SISTER OLUWAKEMI SUSAN MAKINDE (3) BROTHER JEGEDE KUNLE OLAYADE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS THROUGH TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP VENTURES AND SKILL ACQUISITION FOR SELF-RELIANCE. 2. TO PROMOTE GIRL-CHILD EDUCATION AND MATERNAL CHILD CARE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. 3. TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND DISLODGE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN. 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

BROOK HERITAGE COURT ESTATE RESIDENTS & LANDLORDS 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.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. OJESEBHOLO, EHIZOJIE EROMOSELE – CHAIRMAN 2. ADEBIYI, OLUWATOSIN MICHAEL – SECRETARY 3. EYO, EYO OFFIONG – TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. OHEREIN, ODION UZOYARE 5. AJIMOKO, KOLAWOLE AUGUSTINE 6. UNONEME, ANAYO CYPRAIN 7. NDUKWE, CALEB ONUOHA 8. HASSAN, YINKA 9. AJAYI, JANET OLUFUNMILAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO MANAGE THE AFFAIRS OF BROOK HERITAGE COURT ESTATE, 2. TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROOK HERITAGE COURT ESTATE, THE ASSETS OF THE ESTATE, 3. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND COMMUNAL WELFARE OF THE OCCUPANTS OF BROOK HERITAGE COURT ESTATE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

CHRIST CHURCH EVANGELISM (CATHEDRAL OF GRACE) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION 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.FADIYA SAMSON OLUWASEUN- CHAIRMAN 2.FADIYA BOLANLE ELIZABETH 3.FADIYA GBENGA THOMPSON 4.GIDEON JUDE ORJI- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO REACH THE CHURCH, UNSAVED AND UNLOVED IMMORTAL LOST SOULS IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. (ROMANS 15:20, 2 CORINTHIANS 10:16, MATTHEW 9:35, JOHN 17:3, MARK 16:15-20, LUKE 24:14).

2. TO REACH THE BODY OF CHRIST IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD (EPHESIANS 4:12-16, 3:9-12, 5:27, MATTHEW 16:18-19 AND LUKE 1:74-75, JOHN 17:3).

3. TO MAKE HEAVEN AND TAKE AS MANY PEOPLE WITH US. 4. TO ACHIEVE HOLINESS IN GOD, FAITH IN GOD AND LOVE OF CHRIST. 5. FIVE FOLD MINISTRY TO PREPARE GOD’S PEOPLE FOR WORKS OF SERVICE, SO THAT THE BODY OF CHRIST MAY BE BUILT UP UNTIL WE ALL REACH UNITY IN THE FAITH AND IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE SON OF GOD AND BECOME MATURE, ATTAINING TO THE WHOLE MEASURE OF THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMAABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: FADIYA SAMSON OLUWASEUN

AIMS AND OJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST JESUS. (2) TO PROVIDE OUTREACH TO WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND THE NEEDY THROUGH THE PROVISINN OF FOOD AND GENERAL MEDICAL CARE. (3) TO PROVIDE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH SOFT LOANS, PROVISION OF EQUIPMENTS AND PROVISION OF SKILLS ACPQUISITION TRAINING. (4) TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE EDUCATIO OF THE LESS PRIVILEDGED. (5) TO ENGAGE IN CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY, EVANGELICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ENGAGE IN THE PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. 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: BAR.ONYEKACHI UKO.

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. OBETA CYPRIAN ONYEBUCHI 2. OBETA ADAEZE CHINENYENWA 3. VEN. SAMUEL OKONKWO OBETA AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO FEED THE POOR AND HUNGRY IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARE GRASS CHAMBERS ABUJA. 08036541064

CHRIST FOUNDATION GOSPEL CHURCH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THE IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAD APPLIED TO THE CAC ABUJA FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO OF IT TRUSTEES (REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE) TRUSTEES: 1.) DR.STEPHEN OLU_IBUKUN OLUSOJI( RETAINED) 2.) REV.JOSEPH ADEBISI ADEWOLE( RETAINED ) 3.) REV.NATHANIEL AWOFE AKINTOBI (RETAINED) 4.) REV.TAIWO OGUNDIPE BALOGUN (RETAINED ) 5.) REV.PIUS OJIE EBILUEYE (RETAINED) 6.) JOSEPH ALAMU OLUSOJI ( REMOVE ) 7.) REV NATHANIEL OLAOLUWA JOLAYEMI (REMOVE ) AIMS AND OBJECTIVE STILL REMAINS THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET,MAITAMAABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, December 3, 2018

ARRANGEMENT OF NAME ON MY BVN MY AME WAS WRONGLY ARRANGED AS OLOKUNTOYE OLASOJI JOHN INSTEAD OF OLOKUNTOYE JOHN OLASOJI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN ON MY BANK DOCUMENT AND BVN AS AYOMIDE MUNIRAT ADEBAYO-KARIM INSTEAD OF AYOMIDE MUNIRAT KARIM. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS AYOMIDE MUNIRAT KARIM. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

KALU ONYEKACHI I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KALU ONYEKACHI CECILIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KALU ONYEKACHI PIUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DIVINE AYIDU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYIDU DIVINE OZIOMA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYOMIKUN EMMANUEL FAGEYINBO ., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYOMIKUN EMMANUEL OLUTOYE. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JONAH ZAKKA YUNANA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ZAKKA YUNANA MADAKI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

FORMALLY MISS ANIMASHAUN FATIMA PITAN NOW MRS LISOYI FATIMA PITAN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

FORMERLY ALFA GLORIA ELEOJO. NOW SIMON GLORIA ELE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OSHUA ADEYEMI FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADEBANJO ADEYEMI EMMANUEL NOW KNOWN AS JOSHUA ADEYEMI EMMANUEL. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

FORMERLY ODION JAMES ESANGBEDO NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS JAMES ODION ESANGBEDO. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JAMES ODION

MRS OLAPADE SADIKAT I WAS FORMERLY CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SULEIMAN SADIKAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLAPADE SADIKAT. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IBRAHIM MARIAM I WAS FORMERLY CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM MARIAM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IBRAHIM MARIAM ABIODUN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ODULATE FADEKEMI I WAS FORMERLY CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ADEPOJU FADEKEMI ALABA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODULATE FADEKEMI ALABA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENUBI OLAYINKA ADESANYA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENUBI OLAYINKA ADENIYI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

AJANA CLIFFORD

CORRECTION OF NAME

AYIDU DIVINE

BALOGUN NIMOTA FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BUSARI OLALERE NIMOTA AYINKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN NIMOTA AYINKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ADENUGA OLUWASEGUN EKERINOMO, ADENUGA OLUWAFUNKE, ADENUGA SEGUN EKERINOMO, ADENUGA SEGUN, ADENUGA SEGUN ALABA AND ADENUGA SEGUN EMMANUEL. THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THE ABOVE MENTIONED NAMES. HENCEFORTH, I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENUGA SEGUN EMMANUEL. THAT I WAS BORN ON 19/10/1985. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AYOMIKUN EMMANUEL

ZAKKA YUNANA

OJUOPE ADEGOKE

EDIALE MARY I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUELLA OMON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDIALE MARY OMON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEGOKE OMOTUNDE M., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJUOPE ADEGOKE OPEOLUWA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

MRS LISOYI FATIMA

SIMON GLORIA

ADENUBI OLAYINKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJANA CLIFFORD, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJANA CLIFFORD IKWUNNE. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 01/08/1970 NOT 01/07/1970. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDRIS BOSE FAUSAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYANDARE BOSE FAUSAT. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YUSUF OLAITAN OLAGOKE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAGOKE JULIANA OLAITAN, THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 18/08/1959, NOT 18/08/1965. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLAGOKE JULIANA

AWOKE LINUS I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWOKE LINUS AZUBUIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWOKE LINUS JOHN ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ALAUDEEN MORUFF I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNSHINA MORUFF KEHINDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALAUDEEN MORUFF KEHINDE ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ADELEKE BOLA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEYE GRACE ADEBOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADELEKE BOLA GRACE ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

MRS OKANLAWON I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ATERE VICTORIA AYOMIKU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OKANLAWON VICTORIA AYOMIKU ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALAMI OLUWATOYIN MONSURAT. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YUSUF OLUWATOYIN MONSURAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

YUSUF OLUWATOYIN

IKONG COMFORT I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGAJI PAULIAN EGBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKONG COMFORT ORECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID,GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OMOTOSHO KAZEEM I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIYI KAZEEM KOLAPO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOSHO KAZEEM KOLAPO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID,GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANUOLUWAPO SERAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PETERS ANUOLUWAPO SERAH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. PUBLIC NOTE.

PETERS ANUOLUWAPO

FRANCIS OLUWASEUN I FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOLORUNSHO OLUWASEUN RACHEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS FRANCIS OLUWASEUN RACHEAL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

OWUAMANAM CHIAMAKA I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OWUAMANAM EZINWANNE CHIAMAKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OWUAMANAM CHIAMAKA JANE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTÉ

AZUBUINE CYRIL I FORMERLY KNOWN AS AZUBUINE CYRIL CHIMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS AZUBUINE CYRIL AMARACHI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTÉ

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SALOME MICAH YAKUSAK NKOM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS SALOME GARBA DANLADI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. PUBLIC NOTE.

MRS. EBERE ESTHER I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS. OLANIYAN ESTHER OLUFUNTO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS. EBERE ESTHER OLUFUNTO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AYANDARE BOSE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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OUR LADY & ST. FRANCIS’ CATHOLIC COLLEGE OSOGBO, OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT1990.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE :1. IBITAYO OLUSEYE NIYI-OLOTU; CHAIRMAN 2. OLUSOLA EZEKIEL ADEBOMI; SECRETARY 3. OLUBUNMI BRIDGET OLADEJO 4. ADEBAYO LATEEF DAWODU 5. BOLAJI OLUBUSOLA ALAMU 6. CHARLES OLANREWAJU AGBOOLA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(A) TO FACILITATE SUCH SOCIAL INTERACTION AND NETWORKING AMONG OLD STUDENTS AS WILL ENSURE THE CONTINUED REFLECTION IN THEIR LIVES, OF THE RELIGION, MORAL AND OTHER NOBLE IDEALS FOR WHICH THE COLLEGE STANDS. (B) TO KEEP ALIVE THE AFFECTION WHICH EVERY OLD STUDENT HAS IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COLLEGE BY KEEPING HIM/HER INFORMED OF THE GENERAL PROGRESS OF THE COLLEGE AND ENCOURAGE HIM/HER TO CONTRIBUTE MORALLY AND FINANCIALLY TOWARDS SUCH PROGRESS. (C) TO ENSURE THE PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ALL OVER NIGERIA AND BEYOND. (D) TO ENCOURAGE THE MANAGEMENT, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE TO MAINTAIN THE IDEALS OF THE COLLEGE AND TO OFFER THEIR BEST SERVICES IN THE OVERALL INTEREST OF THE COLLEGE. (E) TO ACHIEVE SUCH FURTHER OBJECTIVES AS THE ASSOCIATION MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FIRST DOVE CHAPLAINS ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA.

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 COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 .

THE TRUSTEE ARE 1. ADAMS OLUWAFEMI JOSEPH-PRESIDENT 2. BABALOLA OLANIYI MATTEUW -VICE PRESIDENT 3, ONIGBOGI OLATUNJI OLUWOLE -GENERAL SECRETARY 4, LSAIAH SHINA OSHO -TREASURER 5 ADAMS TIMOTHY OLUWAGBENGA -PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER 6, ADESULU WILLIAM KEHINDE. - EX-OFFICIO 7, OLANIYAN BABATUNDE JACOB. –MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG BELIEVERS TO PROPAGATE CHRISTIANITY RELIGION.

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

MRS SALOME GARBA

AC MILAN FANS CLUB NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT1990.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE :1. SANUSI NASEEF ADETUNJI 2. OLADENI HAKEEM SHINAAYOMI 3. ADENIJI OLASUNKANMI ADEDOLAPO 4. MUODUFOR VICTOR OKECHUKWU 5. AFU-AMEN ANTHONY TEMITOPE 6. ABDULRASHEED ADENIYI 7. ADEYEMI ADEBISI ADEGOKE 8. ONAFEKO ABIODUN FATAI 9. OSHITIMEHIN BABATUNDE JOEL 10. ABDUL RASHEED EEDRIS OLARENWAJU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS :TO UNITE ALL NIGERIAN AC MILAN FANS UNDER ONE BODY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LIGHT OF CHRIST JOY WORLDWIDE MINISTRY

SALIMAN RAFIU I FORMERLY KNOWN AS RAFIU BOLAJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS SALIMAN RAFIU ABOLAJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OTACHE ABRAHAM I FORMERLY KNOWN AS EMMANUEL DAVID NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OTACHE ABRAHAM DAVID. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

BACK TO GOD INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL DELIVERANCE CENTER 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 COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 .

TRUSTEES ARE: 1.DR. PRINCE ANTHONY MILES-FOUNDER. 2.APOSTLE DAVID A. EDWARD -SECRETARY. 3. LADY MONICA ROSE MARIE MILES. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1.TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO BRING TOGETHER PASTORS AND MINISTERS AT CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND CONVENTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDIFYING THE BODY OF CHRIST. 3.TO SHARE THE LOVE OF GOD BY GIVING TO THE POOR AND THE NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY VIA PLATFORMS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Special report on 10 top Hon Commissioners of Distinction in South-South Part 1

Mr. Ephraim Akparawa Inyangeyen Making of a consummate leader

Edafe Obaroighoror When credible people are called to duty, the system revolutionalised positively for the benefit of the entire society.

That was the case of this grassroots mobiliser, Mr. Ephraim Akparawa Inyangeyen, when Governor of Akwa Ibom State, H.E. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, champion of good governance, development, transparency and accountability appointed him commissioner of work on July 6th 2015.

Ephraim was born in November 25, 1965 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Akparawa Inyangeyen of Nung Nya in Ikot Ebiere of Onna Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Young Ephraim, from 1977-1982, obtained his O/L Certificate from Etinan Institute, Etinan and proceeded to School of Basic Studies, Akamkpa from 1983 to 1985 where he earned his A/Level in Mathematics, Chemistry and Geography.

Not done with his quest for education, Ephraim in 1985 enrolled in the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria where he obtained a Bachelor Degree of Science in Chemistry (second class upper) in 1988, and in 2014, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

Ephraim’s quest for more knowledge propelled him to be enrolled at the Walden University for his Doctorate Degree. Currently, he is a candidate for Doctor of Business Administration of the University.

He began his professional career as an Auxiliary Teacher in the then Cross River State Teaching Service Commission where he taught Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at Community Secondary School, Okat in 1982.

In 1989, during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, Ephraim worked as a Chemist with the Nigeria Railway Corporation and on 31st August, 1990, he enlisted in the Nigeria Customs Service as an Assistant Superintendent of Customs.

For over 25 years, Ephraim maintained a glittering and dignified career spanning various key departments of the service, include member of several professional bodies.

He is a fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (IMC), fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA), fellow, Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA) and fellow, Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria 2017.

Under his supervision, ministry of works has completed various projects while others are ongoing.

The projects are dualization of 29.0km Etinan – Ndon Eyo Road, 25.0km Uyo – Ikot Ekpene Road, Uyo, and 14.5km Uyo/Airport Junction – Okopedi Okobo Road.

The dualization of the 13.5km Okopedi – Oron Road by East-West Road Phase II, Okobo/ Oron, construction/remodeling of selected roads, strategic roundabouts/junctions in Eket Metropolis (Phases 1 & II).

As well as 1.6km dualized & 2.2km expanded carriageway, construction of proposed 55.1km Ibom Super Highway with 3No Spurs, Akwa Ibom State under the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA).

Another construction of 15.1km Ndon Eyo – Ikot Akpatek – Odio Road, 2.1km Road Around State Secretariat Annex and Believers Assembly, Mbiabong Etoi, Uyo. Construction of 6.41 km

Mr. Ephraim Akparawa Inyangeyen

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel

Nto Edino – Ekwere Azu road with 2No 45m Span Bridges in Obot Akara Local Government Area, 23.25km Ikot Ekaide – Ikot Okoro – Ikot Ibritam road in Oruk Anam Local Government Area under the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA).

The commissioner has supervised construction of 18.95km Ikot Ibritam – Ekeffe – Ikot Akpan Afaha Road with 1No Bridge in Oruk Anam Local Government Area, 1.5km Nsikak Eduok - Tropicana Outfall Drain at Uyo and the 6.1 km Atan Offot Road in Uyo Local Government Area.

Construction of 6.0km Idiaba – Nda Nsit - Ikot Abasi (Nung Udoe) Road in Nsit Atai Local Government Area, 5.0km Ikot Usop – Ikot Edeghe – Ikot Ekpuk road with a 30m Span Bridge in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, as well as 13.5km Ikot Ebiere – Ikot Edor – Ikot Iko Ibon – Okom Road And Ukpana – Akpabom – Ikwe Road in Onna and Mkpat Enin LGAs. It is very important to noted that construction of 9.5km Ikot Ebekpo – Ikot Ebidang road with 1No Jetty, 12.742 km Awa Iman – Asong – Ikot Edim – Ikot Emem road with 2No Bridges in Onna and Mkpat Enin Local Government Areas. Construction of 10.8km Awa – Nkana Road and 2.3km Ancillary Roads in Awa Village in Onna Local Government Area, 2.6km Abak Urban Roads, 19.317km Anua – Mbak – Ishiet Road,Uyo. The construction of 5.1km Internal Roads in Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa, 3.5km Ikot Udom Road with 15m Span Bridge in Ibiono Ibom LGA, remodeling/rehabilitation of selected roads, strategic junctions & roundabouts in Uyo Metropolis, Phase I. Construction of Gully Erosion Control Facilities at Oron/Isangedighi Road, Oron Urban, Emergency Works in the Completion of Oron Urban Road (6.3km).

Construction of 14.0km Abak -Nsekhe – Ikot Akpa Nkuk – Ikot Etim – Ikot Ikara (Phase III Section A) Ikot Ikara to Ikot Ibritam, 9.76km Ancillary Roads in Nsit Ubium LGA , and 4.0km Mbiatok Ekritam - Mbiaya Uruan Road.

Construction of 5.0km Mkpok Okat Road, 19.0km Etebi – Enwang Road Project with 2No. Bridges, dualization of proposed 47.54km of Abak - Ekparakwa – Ikot Abasi.

Construction of 8.5km Nduetong Oku Ibiaku Uruan – Ekritam Road & Spur in Itu/Uruan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Under the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA), construction of 13.13km Akpambiet Edo – Edida Edo - Ebeekpe road, Ndon Edim – Idung Akpantuen road with Spurs and Rehabilitation of 1.7km Uquo Isi Edoho – Edo road, in Esit Eket Local

Government Area.

Ongoing projects are construction of 1.05km Information Drive, 4.6km School of Arts and Science Road, Nung Ukim, Ikono Local Government Area, 9.0km Mbiaya Uruan - Ita – Ikpa – Mbiakong Uruan road with 60m Span Bridge in Uruan Local Government Areathrough Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA).

Also construction of 4.95km Ibesit Okpokoro/Ikot Ibritam, 5.1km Ewet Housing Extension, Uyo, 9.0km Secretariat – Ulliong Edikor – Udueta Road With Spur in Udung Uko Local Government Area, through Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA). Construction of 4.2km Abak Ifia – Ikpe Mbak Eyop – Ikot Abia Osom – Nko Road and Spurs in Ikot Ekpene And Obot Akara Local Government Areas, Ibekwe - Ikot Akata Road ( Section 1)/ Ikot UnyaEkpuk Road ( Section 11) with 2No 20m Span Bridges in Mkpat Enin L.G.A under APFA and Ukat Aran-Obio Ubium - Ikot Ubo Road.

The construction of Abak 10 - Ibiakpan - Abiakpo Otoro -Manta Road, Ikot Akpan Abia - Oboyo Ikot Ita - Enen Nsit Road, as well as Ikot EsuOtomo -Azumini - Utu Etim Ekpo - Ikot Asukpong Road are all ongoing.

As well as construction Of Urua Naria- Ikot Nseyen - Ikot Umo Essien - Nkwot - Nung Ukim Road and 45m Span Bridge In Ikono L. G. A. Akwa Ibom State, Ikot Nseyen- Ibakachi - Ikot Esen - Urua Edet Road, In Ikono L.G.A. Akwa Ibom State and Government Model Girl Secondary School Road , Ikot Ekang, Abak.

Construction of Ikot Ekan - Ediene Abak Road, 2.05km Minya-Ikot Akpa Enin Road with 20m span bridge, 5.0km T junction - Mary Slassor Hospital Road with 30m span Bridge. Also, construction of 3.75km phase II (Additional works at Ikot Udom - Ikot Essiet - Utit Obio Road, and construction of 3.1km Ikot Ekwere - Ikot Ebom Itam Road (Quality Ceramics).

He is also, a fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria FCPN, and Association of Corporate Governance Professionals Nigeria, 2018.

In recognition of his sterling qualities and industry, Ephraim is a recipient of numerous Honours, Awards and Recognitions including, patron, Akwa Ibom State Students NAAKISS 2000, award for trade facilitation in Custom by Tranquest Magazine 2009 and many others.

Ephraim was inducted into the foremost socio-cultural organization in Akwa Ibom State, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio on December 12th, 2015 and presidential recognition by Mboho Mkpawara Ibibio 20th Obong Sampson Udo Etuk EXCELLENCE AWARD, 2017.

Through his hardwork and dedication, the Independent Public Service award which focuses on Works & Infrastructure Category bestowed on him best performing commissioner of the year South –South 2017.

He is Chairman, Board of Trustees of Transformation Initiative for the Empowerment of Ibom People.

He is happily married to Mrs Ime Ephraim Inyang and the union is blessed with 5 children.

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Scenes from some of the completed road projects in Akwa Ibom State

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NFF: Why Asaba is hosting Eagles, Egypt friendly The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has cited funds as the reason why the international friendly involving the Super Eagles AYINDE DAMOLA

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of Nigeria and their counterparts According to an online medium, said it took from Egypt will be played at the into consideration the comfort of the two teams Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba which the Delta State government has promised on March 26 next year. to provide besides making the day of the game a memorable one for all those that will turn up to watch the match.

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say no? We all know what goes into a game as regards the financial implication. And Delta for now has been taking care of that on behalf of the federation which we are grateful for,” said a source.

If the match is played in Asaba, it will be the second high profile match involving the Eagles that the state capital will be hosting.

Last month the state hosted Nigeria’s international friendly against Uganda and also the final of the Aiteo Cup between Rangers of Enugu and Kano Pillars.

NFF’s decision now overrides that of the Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr who wanted the match to be played elsewhere as a result of pitch concerns.

Ngozi Okobi: China and Cyprus invitation tournament not enough for Super Falcons Super Falcons midfielder Ngozi Okobi has called on the Nigeria Football Federation to organize top class friendly matches for the team ahead of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.

The Thomas Dennerby’s side are expected to take part in the four-nation invitation tournament in China and Cyprus Cup in January and February respectively as part of their preparations for the World Cup. However, Okobi who was part of 11th African Women’s Cup of Nations

winning team said more games must be arranged for the team.

“The tournament in China and Cyprus is not enough, because these games are in January and February,” Okobi told BBC Sport.

“What then happens after February until June? We need more quality international friendlies to put us in shape.

“Top friendlies bring the best out of the team. They also provide enough time for the players to further understand the coach’s ideas, philosophy and also to get used to us.“ After the team laboured to defend their AWCON title in Ghana, Okobi admits that other African nations has closed the gap on Nigeria and insists the Federation must help the prepare , stressing that the world cup is not place for trying

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things .

“The World Cup is not a place for us to be trying things out, so we need top matches to prepare us adequately.”

“It’s very important for the federation to arrange something big for us,” said Okobi.

“We’ve witnessed how the gap is gradually closing on the continent between us and others.

“For the World Cup we need to triple things up because we can’t wake up one morning without top matches and then start travelling to France.”

Nigeria will open their campaign against Norway on 8 June in Reims, then South Korea in Grenoble on 12 June before facing France on 17 June in Rennes.

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