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Nigeria must tackle structural, policy challenges to stimulate growth - IMF Wants CBN to stop forex intervention

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Nigeria’s medium-term outlook remains muted, with risks tilted to the downside, advising that long-standing structural and policy challenges need to be tackled more decisively to reduce vulnerabilities, raise per capita growth, https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

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and bring down poverty.

However, the IMF noted that Nigeria’s economy is recovering with real GDP increased by 1.9 per cent in 2018, up from 0.8 per cent in 2017.

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INEC declares Wike winner of Rivers gov’ship poll Victorious Governor salutes courage of Rivers people

AAC rejects result, accuses INEC of manipulating entire electoral process in Rivers

Imo State Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha (centre) with members of his Transition Technical Committee, shortly after their inauguration in Owerri...on Wednesday

Finally, NJC g 3 Imo Gov-elect g 5 takes decision Ihedioha inaugurates on Onnoghen, 139-member Muhammad transition committee

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the business environment.

The IMF stated this on Wednesday in a report released by its Executive Board when they concluded the Article IV consultation with Nigeria.

According to the Fund, persisting structural and policy challenges continue to constrain growth to levels below those needed to reduce vulnerabilities, lessen poverty and improve weak human development outcomes, such as in health and education.

It further noted that a large infrastructure gap, low revenue mobilisation, governance and institutional weaknesses, continued foreign exchange restrictions, and banking sector vulnerabilities are dampening long-term foreign and domestic investment as well as keeping the economy reliant on volatile oil prices and production.

The Fund, therefore, urged the Nigerian authorities to redouble their reform efforts and supported their intention to accelerate implementation of their Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.

It also emphasised the need for revenue-based consolidation to lower the ratio of interest payments to revenue and make room for priority expenditure.

While welcoming the federal Government’s tax reform plan to increase non-oil revenue, including

through tax policy and administration measures, the IMF stressed the importance of strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation, including through additional excises, a comprehensive VAT reform, and elimination of tax incentives.

Securing oil revenues through reforms of stateowned enterprises and measures to improve the governance of the oil sector will also be crucial, the IMF stated.

Also, the Fund urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop its direct intervention in the economy and focus on its price stability mandate.

With inflation still above the central bank target, the IMF generally considered that a tight monetary policy stance is appropriate.

They encouraged the Nigerian authorities to enhance transparency and communication and to improve the monetary policy framework, including by using more traditional methods, such as raising the monetary policy rate or cash reserve requirements.

Monetary policy focused on exchange rate stability would help contain inflation but worsen competitiveness if greater flexibility is not accommodated when needed, the Fund advised.

“High financing costs, on the back of little fiscal adjustment, would continue to constrain private sector credit, and the interest-to-revenue ratio

would remain high.

“Risks are moderately tilted downwards. On the upside, oil prices could rise, prompted by global political disruptions or supply bottlenecks. Bold reform efforts, following the election cycle, could boost confidence and investments, especially given relatively conservative baseline projections. On the downside, additional delays in reform implementation, a persistent fall in oil prices, reduced oil production, increased security tensions, or tighter global financial market conditions could undermine growth, provoke a market sell-off, and put additional pressure on reserves and/or the exchange rate.” the IMF said.

The International Monetary Fund commended the Nigerian government for the improvements in the quality and availability of economic statistics and encouraged continued efforts to address remaining gaps, including through regular funding.

The Fund also recommended increasing funding for health and education, noting that phasing out implicit fuel subsidies while strengthening social safety nets to mitigate the impact on the most vulnerable would help reduce the poverty gap and free up additional fiscal space.

The IMF recommended stronger coordination for more effective public debt and cash management.

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (5th left), the Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Mohammed Adamu (6th left) Senators and members of the police management team during a visit to Saraki in Abuja...on Wednesday.

National President of Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Omobolanle Olonisakin (R); Vice Principal, Abuja School for the Deaf, Kuje, Mrs Goodness Johnson (2nd R); some members of DEPOWA and pupils of the Abuja School for the Deaf,Kuje, during the association’s humanitarian visit to the School as part of the activities to mark 2019 DEPOWA Week at Kuje, in Abuja... on Wednesday.

Finally, NJC takes decision on Onnoghen, Muhammad

Sends report to Buhari Suspended CJN closes defence at CCT with 1 witness

Andrew Orolua and Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The National Judicial Commission (NJC) has taken a decision on the allegations of misconduct brought against Walter Onnoghen, the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), and Tanko Muhammad, the acting CJN. The body reached the decision after an emergency meeting to examine the report of the five-man committee set up to investigate the petitions against Onnoghen and Muhammad. However, it refrained from making its findings public.

This was contained in a statement signed by the NJC Director Information, Soji Oye and made available to The Daily Times on Wednesday.

The statement reads: “The National Judicial

Council reconvened today (Wednesday) in an Emergency Meeting to consider the Report of the Five-Man Committee constituted to investigate the allegations of misconduct made against Hon. Mr. Justice W. S. N. Onnoghen, GCON and Hon. Mr. Justice I. T. Muhammad CFR. “Council decided that the allegations relating to assets declaration that were levelled against Hon. Mr. Justice W. S. N. Onnoghen, GCON were subjudice and therefore abstained from considering them.

“Council reached a decision on the petitions written by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and others and conveyed its decision to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. “Council also resolved that, by the nature of the decision reached, it would be inappropriate to publicize it

before conveying it to Mr. President’’, the statement added.

Meanwhile, the embattled suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Wednesday, closed his defence on the six count charge of non -assets declaration preferred against him by the Federal Government.

Surprisingly, Onnoghen closed his defence with only one witness, Lawal Olarinwaju, his driver testifying on his behalf.

Surprisingly too, nothing was said or mentioned about the subpoena the tribunal issued last Monday ordering Mrs. Theresa Nwafor, a staff of Code of Conduct Bureau to appear before it on Wednesday to give evidence on behalf of Onnoghen.

At the resumed trial on Wednesday, the defence

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Enugu State Governor and Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi with the State Chairmen of Labour Party (LP), Dr. Gerald Abonyi (left); Hope Democratic Party (HDP), Hon. Adonys Igwe (right); United Progressive Party (UPP), Ken Onyekaonwu (2nd right) and Action Democratic Party (ADP), Hon. Chinyere Madike, when leaders of political parties in the state under the auspices of Alliance Parties for Democratic Dividend conferred on him “The Best Democratic Dividend Governor in Nigeria and Africa Award”,.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, William Alo, flanked on the left by the Chairperson, National Women Commission of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Mercy Okezie, with other executive members of the Commission and Directors in the Ministry during the advocacy visit of the National Women Commission of the Nigeria Labour Congress to the Ministry.

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26 days after, INEC declares Wike winner of Rivers gov’ship poll Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt & Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Second day into the resumed collation of the governorship election in Rivers State, the incumbent Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has been declared winner of the March 9, election.

This brings to an end the palpable tension that enveloped the state since the halting of the collation of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Following the result announced by INEC, Governor Wike polled 886, 264 while his closest contender, Mr. Biokpomabo Awara, the candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), trailed behind with 173, 859 votes.

The commission announced the results from 21 local government areas out of the 23 local government areas of the state.

The State Returning Officer, who doubles as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Teddy Adias, declared Wike winner of the Rivers governorship poll in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Governor Wike, elated by the victory, saluted the courage of Rivers people, who he said, stood faithfully by the PDP and strongly defended their votes against all odds.

The Governor also thanked God for granting him and Rivers people victory.

Meanwhile, the AAC state agent, Dr. Lawrence Chukwu, has rejected the result as announced by INEC. Dr. Chukwu alleged that the

result which did not surprise his party, was premeditated by INEC. He alleged that the election was run by INEC against the AAC, and accused the commission of haven manipulated the entire electoral process in Rivers State.

He said: “It is very very regrettable for INEC to walk down to Rivers State to tell us that they have already collated results of 17 LGAs and that they are awaiting 6. That is false because we have challenged them and we are also challenging them. If INEC can show us a video coverage showing the collation in these 17 LGAs, showing the E0s, ROs, COs, and different party agents, then we will accept whatever thing they come out with.”

As at the time of this report, it is not clear whether the AAC would challenge the result in the court, Chukwu said the party would study the results before taking any decision.

Efforts to reach the All Progressives Congress (APC) to react to the declaration of Wike as the winner, as at press time, proved fruitless. All the phone calls put across to the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Rivers State, Mr. Chris Finebine, was neither picked nor returned.

However, the APC had been strongly critical of INEC. Mr. Finebone had earlier wondered where the commission derived the figures it quoted for the 17 local government areas it collated earlier since the collation of results was halted shortly after the election due to attendant electoral violence.

Meanwhile, former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and PDP’s agent, Austin Okpara,

L-R: Imo State Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, after INEC declared Wike winner of the gubernatorial election in Rivers State...on Wednesday. said: “This is victory for Rivers people. The landslide victory is a true reflection of the wishes of Rivers electorate.

“All we are saying now is that its time Rivers moved away from violence and killings Dustin elections. This is the time to build and we urge all of the opposition to come join Governor Wike to further move Rivers forward.”

The AAC’s state agent, Nenye Kocha, said: “We will study the report and come up with a position.

The decision of what to do next can’t be mine to determine alone. The party will sit and take a position.”

An APC chieftain reacting to the PDP’s victory, said that “Wike didn’t win this election on popularity. He won because of Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi’s overbearing overlordship which destroyed the APC.

Imo Gov-elect Ihedioha inaugurates 139-member transition committee

Urges them to work hard to sustain the trust of Imo people

Val Okara, Owerri Imo State Governor-elect, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 139-member Transition Committee and urged them to work hard to sustain the trust of the people of the state and bequeath a legacy of purposefulness and transparency in governance in the practices of democracy.

Ihedioha stated that the task of rebuilding the state is very daunting and enormous, saying that he had the confidence that the transition committee would assist his administration to achieve its objective.

He further disclosed that planning committee may soon be inaugurated to ensure that the activities leading to the swearingin ceremony on May 29 would be eventful, historic and memorable.

“This assignment is very critical one. While we are asking so much from you, we are mindful of the fact that you are busy professionals with extremely very tight schedules. But, we also know that you will consider this assignment a worthwhile sacrifice to make on behalf of our state”.

“The task of rebuilding our state at this time of our history is very daunting and enormous. I have every confidence that you will all help us to achieve that objective.

“We however, believe in team work and we will not shy away from harnessing the well acknowledged potentials of our people. We also know that with accomplished men and women like you, our job can only be easier to make Imo great again,” the Governor-elect stated.

In a related development, Chairman, Elder’s Council, Imo State, Chief Emmanuel

Iwuanyanwu, has described Ihedioha as tested, trusted and experienced leader who had held position of authority in the House of Representatives.

“We are therefore proud and happy to present to Imo State a man with integrity, experience and knowledge of what Imo State requires to bring happiness, peace and prosperity to our people,” he said.

Iwuanyanwu, who spoke to newsmen at the PDP headquarters, Owerri on Tuesday, said that although Ihedioha was candidate of PDP during the governorship poll, with the presentation of certificate of Return by INEC, he is now the father of all in the state.

He therefor called on the sons and daughters of the state to join hands with Ihedioha in the process of rebuilding and uniting the people of the state.

“Even when we had to settle for plan B, he introduced another anonymous candidate from an anonymous party. Federal might is not enough. When Wike won in 2015 with federal might, he came in strong as a candidate and canvassed well for vote.

“If APC had been cleared to fully participate in this election, the story would have been different. With our federal might and a popular candidate, we would have taken Wike to the cleaners. Everybody will suffer the consequence now,” he added.

Meanwhile, jubilation erupted in some parts of Port Harcourt as soon as the final results and declaration of Wike as governor-elect filtered into town.

Motorists and residents also heaved a sigh of relief in expectation that the tension that has engulfed Port Harcourt and the entire state would soon start calming down with the conclusion of the governorship.

However, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on his hard earned re-election.

He praised Wike for overcoming the anti-democratic forces of dictatorship and oppression in the governorship election.

Atiku said party is blessed to have a political gladiator, such as Wike, on its side, stressing that the people of Rivers State are fortunate to have a genuine progressive return to extend the frontiers of progress and development for them.

“And I am favoured to count you, Governor Wike, as my friend and brother, and Rivers State as my second home.

“As your victory is savoured by men of goodwill all over Nigeria.

I am sure you will continue the pattern of good works for which you have become known.

“Nigeria needs men like you.

Men who can remain firm, unbowed and resolute in the face of trying times. You have proved that you have character under trial, and not just when the going is good.

Such refinement will stand you in good stead as, by the grace of God,

you finish the good work you have started in Rivers State.

“Congratulations once again and may God bless Rivers State and her people and may God bless Nigeria and Nigerians”, said the former Vice President.

Also reacting, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described Governor Wike’s victory at the Rivers Governorship election as victory for the people of Rivers State and the triumph of good over evil.

In a statement late Wednesday night by the party’s national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP noted that Governor Wike’s record of “700,000 votes” margin of victory over the African Action Congress speaks volume of the resilience of the people of Rivers State in the face of intimidation, harassment and manipulations by oppressive forces.

The statement reads: “The victory reinforces the confidence of the people in the resoluteness of asserting their democratic choice of leadership as well as standing in defence of their mandate to the end.

“It also demonstrates that the will of the people will always prevail against every form of suppression as were eminently manifested in the desperation by the APC leaders, particularly, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to forcefully and violently take over control of the state against the wish of the people.

“The party salutes and venerates all compatriots who were killed by agents of the oppressors during the election. These compatriots did not die in vain and those who shed their innocent blood will surely be brought to book.

“The PDP commends Governor Wike, the people of Rivers State and all lovers of democracy across the board for standing firm until the very end.

“The PDP congratulates all our candidates, who won their elections at all levels across the country and assures those pursuing their stolen mandates at the tribunals that the party is fully behind them, given that they all have watertight cases at the courts.”

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Stay clear of tussle for NASS leadership, Reps body warns APC Henry Omunu, Abuja The Board of Initiatives, a group of old and serving members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, lent its voice to the controversy surrounding the emergence of the leadership of the 9th National Assembly, warning that lawmakers should be allowed to freely elect their principal officers.

Led by the Dean Faculty, Eseme Eyibo, the former spokesman and chairman House Committee on Public Affairs in the 6th House of Representatives, the group at a media briefing in Abuja, cautioned that the legislature should be allowed to choose its leaders unencumbered.

Eyibo flanked by Reps.

Blessing Alapa, Chris Eta, Ibrahim Buba and Chukwuemeka Ujam, explained that in the current democratic system

of government, where the rule of law prevails, it is the legislature as provided by Section 4 of the constitution that makes laws and as such, is the most critical arm of government in the tripod of governance.

He argued that if government or the three arms must stand on a tripod, then the legislature should be allowed to choose its leaders, stating that in critical contests such as the election of principal officers, stakeholders must begin a talent hunt to get the best, especially for the positions of Senate president and House speaker.

The former House member declared that history can vindicate past choice of presiding officers, specifically from the times of Ghali Nabba, Dimeji Bankole, Aminu Tambuwal and the incumbent, Yakubu Dogara where the independence of the legislature played an

in additional fruitful public private partnerships and beneficial collaboration”.

He noted that the collaboration will bring in economic prosperity for people of Kaduna State and Nigeria at large.

He explained that in the last four years he noticed the determination of the KDSG, to create its credentials as an investment destination.

“Given the intense global competition for investment funds, adding that the efforts received a just recognition in the state with committed private sector investment in access to US500 million, and also being ranked 1st in world bank doing business reports 2018.

In a special message at the occasion, the Governor disclosed that since the first edition in 2016, KADInvest had connected with investors continually as government has not relented in creating policy

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active role.

He cautioned that such precedence cannot be jettisoned or allowed not to be the norm, adding that “history from Nabba up to Dogara is very consistent,” pointing out that the general interest of a particular candidate and the independence of the legislature have often been uppermost in the heart of lawmakers in choosing their leaders.

The group added that whoever is interested in becoming speaker, or any leadership position in the National Assembly must be acceptable, capable of galvanizing the interest of members, saying that all political parties have equal stake in choosing the principal officers, instead of pandering to the whims and caprices of just one political party.

environment and institutions that anchor and promote business friendly ethos.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, said the economic investment summit connected government with investors and development partners, to utilise the natural resources that abound in the state.

“I am delighted to report that investors have taken notice of our efforts and have responded by putting their money, people and knowhow into our state.

“We welcome the recognition of our efforts by the World Bank’s Doing Business Report of 2018, which ranked Kaduna as number one in Ease of Doing Business.”

Gov. el-Rufai assured of his government’s efforts to continue to implement innovations showcased at previous editions of KADInvest, especially the

state development plan, tax consolidation and codification code and development of a digital land registry.

“All our agencies recognise their responsibility to implement the Ease of Doing Business Charter, to simplify processed and to flexibly support investments,” he explained.

He commended the support it receives from the Federal Government and development partners.

“As a sub-national, our policies and innovations frequently require the strong backing of our partners.

These are challenging times but as ever, Kaduna is open for business.

KADINVEST 4.0 is a platform created by the state government as part of it’s governance strategy, to attract investor’s attention to develop the state, create jobs and also expand it’s revenue base.

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lawyer, Christ Uche (SAN), who stood for the lead defence Counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), informed the tribunal that “after a deep review of the evidences before the tribunal, the defence team have come to conclusion to close its case.”

“Pursuant to paragraph 14 of the practice direction, we are prepared to file our

written address which will include our review of all proceedings. We therefore asked for 14 days to file our address”, Uche, SAN, told the tribunal.

In his response, the prosecution lawyer, Mr. Aliyu Umar (SAN), did not oppose but noted that it is at the discretion of the tribunal to give enough time for the defendant and prosecution to file their written addresses.

Aliyu said that as the

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FG promises to accord priority to implementation of economic recovery, growth plan The Federal Government promises to accord priority to the implementation of Economic Recovery and Growth Plan across the subnational level.

President Muhammadu Buhari gave the assurance in his good will message at the Fourth Edition of Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit on Wednesday in Kaduna.

According to him, the present administration along with private sector would help to create sustainable jobs and prosperity for the people.

The President commended Dangote and OPC Africa, for investing considerable capital in Agribusiness sector, which is inline with the effort of diversifying the nation’s economy.

“As you focus on the theme of the KadInvest 4.0, `Expanding investment Frontiers’, it is my hope that the summit will result

FEC approves N6.17bn for dualisation of IkotEkpene-Aba-Owerri Road

practice direction did not provide for time frame within which to file written address, he will leave it at the discretion of the tribunal.

Ruling on their submissions, tribunal Chairman, Danladi Umar, gave the defence three days to file their written address and prosecution up to April 11, to respond.

He also gave the defence team two days to reply on point of law, after he was

reminded that the ruling had shut out the defendant from replying on point of law.

The Chairman adjourned to April 15 for adoption of written addresses.

Fielding questions after the session, Uche, SAN, said that the defence team no longer need Mrs. Nwafor testimony because they are satisfied that the evidences before the tribunal are enough for the defendant case.

The Federal Government has approved N6.17 billion for augmentation of the contract for the construction of Ikot-Ekpene border-Aba-Owerri Road, Section 1, Phase 1.

Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Suleiman Zarma, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Zarma said that the contract was awarded in 2012, but the augmentation had to come following some observations by the contractor.

“FEC has given approval for the augmentation of the contract for construction of Ikot-Ekpene border-Aba-Owerri Road, Section 1, Phase 1 and the length is 11.26km.

“The contract was awarded in 2012 to Arab Contractors at the cost of N3.78bn; it came up for augmentation because the contractor actually observed some failures in the contract around some sections of the road. Actually, it is a one lane, but with the augmentation now, it will be dualised; the contract period is 12 months and the cost after augmentation is now N6.17 billion,’’ he said.

Also, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N2,451,400,000 billion ($6.8 million) loan from AfDB to finance inclusive basic service delivery and livelihood empowerment integrated programme for the rebuilding of the North-east.

Mrs. Ahmed, who disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, said that there was a previous facility which included coverage of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States, and some specific institutions were beneficiaries.

She added that a federal science and technology college in Lassa, Borno State that was one of the beneficiaries but due to the activities of insurgents, it suffered severely and could not be carried out.

“Now, what we are trying to do is to go back to the projects, to this particular institution to make sure we are able to rehabilitate the institution and also undertake a complete skill, training and educational project that will mitigate against the challenges that the institution has had. The facility is a concessionary loan.

It has an interest rate of one per cent and it is payable over a 30year period and it has five years moratorium,” the Minister said.

Speaking further, Mrs. Ahmed said that the Council also approved the sum of N689.9 million for the appointment of six parties for promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle local debts and contractual obligations of the Federal Government.

The Daily Times recalls that FEC had at its meeting of July 12, 2017 approved the establishment of a Promissory Note Programme for the settlement of Inherited Local Debts and Contractual Obligations of the Federal Government estimated at N3.4trillion.

The total estimated cost for implementing the Programme -including the Fees and Expenses of the Transaction Parties is N689.955.

The Minister gave the breakdown of the creditors to include: Pension Liabilities N400billion; Unpaid Salaries and 3rd party deductions N24.95billion; Staff Claims N270billion; Part of Contractors Claims N45.36billion; Fuel Supply Accrued interest and Foreign Exchange differentials N514.29billion; Part of State Governments Claims N487.85billion and Ministry of Health Outsourced Liabilities N9.04billion.

Others are: Major Contractors N596.51billion; Export Expansion Grant (EEG) Scheme N350.12billion; Judgement debt N112.96billion; DISCOS N26.71billion; and GENCOS N495.67billion.

According to the minister, some of the benefits of the programme is to provide stimulus to the economy and unlock investment across a number of sectors currently having liquidity issues.

It would also provide an immediate a positive impact on the non-performing loan ratios of banks which will in turn, increase the banks capacity to lend.

It would also enable the Federal Government to formally recognise and account for its true liabilities in line with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

The Finance Minister said that for compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the President, forwarded the Programme for the approval of the National Assembly (NASS), noting that as at December 2018, the NASS had approved the Issuance of Promissory Notes to two creditor categories from the Programme: She said that N488,743,526,204 billion refund to 21 State Governments for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government, regretting that refunds to 4 States – Bauchi, Delta, Kogi and Taraba, were not approved.

“Payment to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for Fuel Supply Accrued Interest and Foreign Exchange Differentials amounting to N348,003,054,975 billion.

She listed the beneficiaries to include contractors; export claims amongst others.

Three categories of Transaction Parties are to be appointed for the implementation of the Programme. They are: An International Accounting Firm operating in Nigeria (for verification of the liabilities); Financial Advisers (for the structuring of the Promissory Note); and Legal Advisers (for legal advisory services and litigations that may arise).

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Court sacks PDP Delta North senator-elect, Nwaoboshi, endorses Nwoko Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday sacked Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, as the senator-elect for Delta North Senatorial District.

The court also barred Nwaoboshi from parading himself as the candidate of the PDP for the senatorial zone Justice Mohammed, who gave the order while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Mr. Ned Nwoko challenging the election of Nwaoboshi as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the October 2, 2018 primaries of the party held in Delta state, held that Nwaoboshi was not the duly elected candidate of the PDP in the primary election.

The judge ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the name of Nwoko as the PDP senatorial candidate, having established before the court that he scored the highest number of votes in the said primary

election.

Nwoko, through his counsel, Mr. Ahmed Raji (SAN) had sued INEC, the PDP and Sen. Nwaoboshi, praying for an order to prohibit the electoral body from publishing the name of Nwaoboshi as the candidate for Delta North Senatorial District.

He also asked for a separate order compelling the PDP to forward his name to INEC as the authentic candidate of the party for the senatorial area.

In his suit predicated on seven grounds, 20-paragraph affidavit evidence and five exhibits, Nwoko claimed that he was screened and cleared to contest the primary election by the PDP electoral committee.

He also claimed that at the end of the election, he scored 453 votes to beat Nwaoboshi to second position, having scored 405 votes while another contestant, Paul Osaji came third with 216 votes.

Nwoko told the court that he was surprised that the PDP jettisoned the result of the primary election and forwarded the name of Nwaoboshi to

INEC as its candidate for the senatorial district.

He further alleged that all efforts to redress the injustice through the PDP appeal panel proved abortive.

In their defence, the three respondents, INEC, PDP and Nwaoboshi urged the court to dismiss the suit on the grounds that it was not filed within the time allowed by law.

They said that based on that ground, the suit was status-barred and also constituted an abuse of court process, the plaintiff having filed a similar suit at the FCT High Court which was struck out upon its withdrawal.

Justice Mohammed, after reviewing the claims and counter-claims of the parties, held that the case of the plaintiff was not status-barred and did not also amount to “forum shopping” as alleged by the defendants.

The judge held that Nwoko was entitled to his claims and prayers, having established that he emerged victorious in the PDP Delta North Senatorial primary election of October 2, 2018.

Short News Senate will pass police reform, trust fund bills, Saraki assures Tunde Opalana, Abuja

Senate President Bukola Saraki on Wednesday assured the acting Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu of the readiness of the 8th National Assembly to pass the Police Reform Bill and the Police Trust Fund Bill before the end of its tenure.

Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on New Media, Olu Onemola, said this while receiving Adamu and his entourage who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the National Assembly.

The Senate President reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthen the nation’s security architecture, while emphasizing that both the Police Trust Fund Bill and the Police Reform Bill which are at various stages in both chambers of the National Assembly would help to bequeath a more effective and efficient police force to the country.

Saraki said: “The performance of the police is key to our nation’s security. This is because apart from us ensuring that the institution is well-funded, we need to ensure that the police plays its constitutional role in the security of our nation. Across party lines, the police can be reassured of our support to strengthen it as an institution.

“Funding is a major issue, and I know that a lot of work has been done to ensure that the Police Trust Fund Bill get to its current stage in the House. Before the end of the 8th Senate, I want to assure you that we will pass this bill.

“Another critical issue is the Police Reform Bill which has gone through public hearing with major inputs from stakeholders. We started this process before your tenure, but we can still allow a few more days before it is laid, so that you too can make your contributions.

N-Power: FG okays N5.6bn to train 12, 000 unemployed youth Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The federal government has approved N5.6 billion for the training of 12, 000 unemployed youth in the country under the N-Power Social Intervention Programme.

The approval was given on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Speaking to State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, said that the youth would be selected from the six geo-political zones of the country.

The contract is awarded to Softcom Limited.

Udoma said that the training which will last for nine months, will enable the beneficiaries assemble, repair and maintain electronic products such as mobile phones, competing devices, among others.

He said that the programme was open to all unemployed youth, irrespective of their educational background, disclosing that the training of each of the beneficiaries will cost, N259, 000.

At the end of the training tagged: “N-power knowledge multi-track youth empowerment programme,” the minister said the beneficiaries would be given working tools worth N207, 000.

80 Nigerian foreign missions shut out of capital votes Tunde Opalana, Abuja

L-R: Chairman Leadership Council, Faculty Board of Initiative, Mr. Nelson Alapa; Member of the Faculty, Mr. Ibrahim Baba; Dean, FBOI, Mr. Eseme Eyibo; and another Member, Dr. Chukuwemeka Ujam duringa press conference on the speakership race of house of representatives in Abuja... on Wednesday.

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Secondus salutes courage of elected PDP governors, legislators Says outcome is due to performance

Tunde Opalana, Abuja National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has praised the resilience of members of the party across the country particularly the elected ones for their extraordinary show of capacity to resist and withstand brutality, blatant intimidation, harassment and political terrorism.

In a congratulatory message to all those elected on the party’s platform in the general election rounded off on Wednesday April 3, with the conclusion of collation of results in Rivers state, Prince Secondus said that the party is proud of all its flagbearers and their conduct during and after the elections.

“By your peaceful conducts in the face of provocations, you have demonstrated truly that democracy is in your DNA and this we will continue to exhibit until all non -democrats pretending to be one are flushed out of our polity,” he stated.

According to a statement from his media office released in Abuja on Wednesday, the

national chairman said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) should hide its head in shame, adding that after four years in power it had to use the combined team of gullible INEC staff and security operatives to hang on to power.

Prince Secondus told the victorious party flagbearers that if they had contested with the APC it would have been an easy walkover, but they found themselves battling with INEC and the security agents.

He said that nowhere was this assertion that PDP contested with INEC and the military and not APC more germane than in Rivers state where APC had no candidate, “yet it took 10 extra-days to get the result out from the state because overzealous operatives were fighting for a non -existent party in the state.”

He said that even those in APC claiming to have been victorious against PDP candidates know from their heart of heart that they won the election and that they are beneficiaries of a fraudulent process that would collapse before the law.

The national chairman remarked that the introduction of inconclusive and

suspension of polling in the country’s electoral process was ostensibly to aide APC to victory through supplementary balloting, “but they still could not do it in Rivers, Buachi, Adamawa, Sokoto and Benue because of the doggedness of committed democrats in the PDP.” Prince Secondus noted that the brigandage that were deployed in the supplementary election in Kano state by the APC administration in the state evidently assisted by security agencies became the height of impunity exhibited by this regime in the concluded elections.

The PDP leader said that nothing underscores the desperation of APC administration to hang on to power at all cost irrespective of the consequences of such actions, like the brazen show of might displayed in the Kano supplementary election.

“From 11 states when we started this journey in December 2017 to 13 before the election and now 15 with a very high hope for victory coming our way in five other states of Osun, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano and Nasarawa,” he added.

Eighty out of 130 Nigerian foreign missions are currently on recession due to paucity of funds as capital votes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are not forthcoming.

This revelation was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Mustapha Suleiman on Wednesday during the 2019 budget defence of the ministry before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in Abuja He lamented that the N4.123 billion capital votes proposed for the missions for the 2019 fiscal year out of the entire N7.6 billion proposed for the entire ministry, can only cover 30 out of the 110 missions abroad critically in need of such funding.

He further revealed that one of the most worrisome of the level of dilapidation the affected embassies are facing arising from inadequate funding over the years, is the toilet of the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow, Russia, stinking as a result of non -functionality of the flusher.

According to him, the N4.123 billion capital vote proposed for the 110 missions abroad, is a far cry from N11.333 billion earmarked in 2018, signifying reduction of N7.209 billion or 64 per cent.

“As a result of this, only 30 missions could be considered out of 110 missions for purchase of representational car, renovation/completion of ongoing projects. On a general note, it is pertinent to mention that the capital budget proposal for the ministry is grossly inadequate to cater for the line items.

Insecurity: Miyetti Allah advocates special education for Fulani children Joseph Inokotong, Abuja

Chairman, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Zamfara state, Malam Ibrahim Suleman, has urged the state government to encourage Fulani children to go to school, pointing out that education is the permanent solution to the rising wave of insecurity in the state.

Suleman, who made the call at a stakeholder’s meeting held in Gusau on Wednesday, said most of the Fulani children indulging in criminal activities such as banditry were doing so due to ignorance and poor parenting.

He stressed the need for parents and government to collaborate by ensuring that nomadic children acquire sound education that can make them to compete favourably with other children in the state.

He said “it is only when nomadic children are educated lasting peace can be achieved in the state.”

Also, a Fulani leader in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state, Ardo Babuga, pointed out that mediating or dialoguing with the bandits was a very difficult task.

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Unveiling to Buhari, the real sense of belonging Nigerians yearn for

Ademola Adeoye

In Nigeria, it is one day, one drama. One thing that can never be exhausted in Nigeria is drama of all shades. It was thespian and confusing some hours ago when leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other religious leaders—went to greet President Buhari on his victory at the last polls. I do have no problems with other religious leaders, visiting with PMB to congratulate him for his victory in the last presidential election, but I was confused and bewildered to read that leadership of CAN was in Aso Rock, too! Going to Aso Rock to congratulate a President (for his victory at the last polls) they consistently tell us that he’s trying to Islamize Nigeria leaves a lot to be desired about the current leadership of the CAN. I do not want to speak beyond this phase, because when it comes to religion in Nigeria, most of us always do suspend our brains. We are so religious in Nigeria, but we do not know the God we vainly claim to be worshipping.

This is why some folks would shout the name of someone they do not know before blowing off some human beings like them into pieces. Also, this is why some folks would lift up ‘holy’ hands on the inside of places of worship and still defraud you in business transactions and dealings. Nigeria is a very religious country, but we are so God-less!

After President Buhari came up with lopsided appointments—six months after he got to power about four (4) years ago and some of us stood against it that he was wrong, a few folks who are partisan and whose survival depend

on some crumbs that fall from the Aso Rock’s table—came against us that we hated PMB. In Nigeria, once you do not see eye to eye with a president on an issue, those who do not know anything about how the nations are built would say you hate him.

On the condition that every part of Nigeria is impartially represented in the allocation of political offices in PMB’s first-term that is about giving up its ghost in the month of May, 2019, Buhari wouldn’t have promised a change (impartial allocation of political offices) to those religious leaders, who visited with him, to congratulate him for his victory in the last presidential election.

Also, if his focus was on merit before birthing the current team of bland and jaded politicians he is working with, he wouldn’t have said that going forward that his focus would be on merit. The yardstick and benchmark for choosing some of the current Federal Ministers couldn’t have been merit.

They undoubtedly and noticeably lack excellence and productivity, and are as a round peg in a square hole!

While I would forever fight for every part of Nigeria to be evenly and uniformly represented in the allocation of political offices, but the truth is, this is not the real sense of belonging that our people are daily yearning for. In 2015, when Mr. President was filling virtually every major office in Nigeria with his people, I and others made it public that he was shooting himself in the leg, though those who are daily worshipping him said we were wrong that we said so because we hated

him. The only thing I owe PMB as an informed citizen of Nigeria is the truth, not falsehood because of what I would eat, wear and drive. What to eat, where to sleep, what to wear and where to sleep are what make some of our people to lie to those in the corridors of power. When PMB leaves the office for Daura tomorrow, most of those who are worshipping him now would take him to the cleaners.

It is imperative that every part of Nigeria hugs and cuddles justice when it comes to the allocation of political offices, because if this does not happen, our being together as a people would be severely and brutally threatened and endangered in the days to come.

In a nation where every part of the country is not justly represented in the allocation of political offices, it is injustice for a man to be given three (3) major Ministerial offices. Folks who are more competent than Babatunde Raji Fashola (BRF) are in every tribe of our country. And it is very wrong for key offices—within the context of security to be occupied by Northerners. This makes other tribes’ corporate believe in the country to wobble. Remember, sectarianism is evil. And every well meaning Nigerian needs to rise against it.

For the umpteenth time, while it is very important for every part of Nigeria to be evenly represented in the allocation of political public offices, I make bold to say that the issue before our people is much more than that.

How do I mean? It is possible for a President to come from my village,

but that does not mean the lives of my people would become better than that of other parts of Nigeria. Buhari is from Daura, but I do not think Daura is more secured and protected that the rest of Nigeria. His Excellency, Dr. Aremu Olusegun Okikiolu Matthew Obasanjo was in power for eight (8) years, but that did not make the quality of life of Yoruba people to become better than it was before he got to power.

What precisely is the sense of belonging that Nigerians truly want?

Nigerians want justice to be seen to be done. Nigerians do not want someone from a tribe to terrorize and oppress someone from another tribe, because the Commissioner of Police (CP) is from his tribe. Nigerians want politicians to respect the constitution of Nigeria, because it is impossible for the citizens to respect what those in the corridors of power openly and daily disrespect. Nigerians want to be able to get good and high-finances-attracting jobs without knowing anyone in the corridors of power. Nigerians are tired of the shame of seeing their President traveling abroad each time he takes ill, because we can afford to build worldclass hospitals in here. Nigerians want true constant supply of electricity, not the one recently weaved around falsehood by the Minister of power.

Nigerians want good roads, because it does not make sense for a nation that has crude oil not to have good roads. Lastly, Nigerians are tired our education being ignorant of the kind of education that is available in saner climes.

The road to industrialisation

Aniebo Nwamu

In the recent past, I’ve joined the chorus lamenting the state of the nation’s economy and calling for reforms. Now, the task of rescuing the economy has become an emergency! All indicators point to a failed economy (and subsequently a failed nation) within the next two years.

But let me sound optimistic for once.

An imminent devaluation of the naira will be tonic needed to put Nigeria on the road to industrialisation. Our taste for foreign goods will decline, and everyone will be forced to find their level. In the fight for survival, many will clutch the last straw available: production of food and materials needed by Nigerians.

Those waiting for implementation of the national minimum wage are whetting their appetite in vain. Apart from the impossibility of state governments paying N30, 000 as minimum monthly salary for their employees, federal workers’ purchasing power will fall far below the current level. Already, we’re overburdened by social upheavals that usually come with economic difficulty; what would happen if things deteriorated much further?

Perhaps the politicians are still preoccupied with elections and tantrums.

Well-meaning people should sound the alarm bell near them. That is, if they still consider themselves leaders who should take responsibility for the total economic collapse of their country.

In the long term, only productive activities will matter. And there will be no industrialization without critical infrastructure – stable electricity, clean water, good roads, rail lines, airports and seaports. To make any headway in this respect, private capital (foreign or local) must be needed as soon as possible.

We can’t continue to be great consumers but poor producers. We shouldn’t spend all our resources on phones, cars, refrigerators, radio sets, TV sets, computers, clothing items, cooking

pots, sweets and even toothpicks made in other nations. The economy of this country or any other import-dependent country can never improve so long as it produces nothing for export. Crude oil will not develop this country because it is people from the West that extract the oil with equipment made in the West; we export crude and then import refined petroleum products because our refineries do not work. Ajaokuta Steel Mill has remained moribund for 43+ years; electricity supply has remained epileptic or lacking. So what hope do we have for industrialisation?

Frequent travellers to Dubai know that virtually every family is involved in making one thing or the other?

Bread, biscuit, bag, key holder, or shoes.

Clothing, buttons, cables, cosmetics or paint. But Nigeria? The country remains a dumping ground for even smaller nations. In shopping mall Shoprite – a South African firm that now has branches in every nook and cranny of Nigeria – all manner of goods is available: green leaves, vegetables, palm oil, bread – and don’t mention cheap electronic gadgets and clothing. There was a stir in Lagos two or three years ago after it was discovered that garri from India was on sale in a shopping mall. After the initial hysteria, nothing was heard again. Likely, garri from India or Ghana or China is still sold in Nigeria.

Where have Nigeria Customs, Immigration, EFCC, NDLEA and scores of other regulators gone? Contrary to false statistics constantly issued by some ministers, foreign rice still fills Nigerian markets. And it’s cheaper than Nigerian rice. If truly duties were imposed on these imports, wouldn’t they cost more than their local counterparts?

Our borders – almost 1, 500 of them – are still the most porous in the world.

Smugglers remain unchecked especially in the northern borders.

Fixation on cheap oil money with the monumental corruption it has created is what has ruined Nigeria. Production will provide relief for all. Oil price will remain low for a long time. And the quantity of Nigeria exports will continue to decline. Soon, I predict, the Central Bank’s continued intervention in the foreign exchange market (in a bid to defend the naira’s exchange rate) will cease. Unless reason speaks through managers of the economy, one won’t be able to get $1 with N1, 000 by 2021.

What we have now is a government that discourages exports and does nothing about imports. How then can jobs be created or foreign investors attracted? Would foreigners invest in an economy where local investors are lacking?

With jobs disappearing, with the education system dead or dying, with youths getting frustrated in the search for jobs and the good life, there is nothing to expect but doomsday. If we like, let’s keep paying a legislator N20m or N30m per month for shouting “aye” or “nay” once a month. We may continue to offer lip service to the war on corruption. But by so doing, we won’t be able to stop brain drain (every doctor now seeks a job in Saudi Arabia or Canada); we will drive away capital, and even moneyed people at home (obvious looters) will continue to preserve their loot outside the banking system.

But if we wish to save the nation, a state of emergency on the economy is imperative. The place to start heading off the expected Armageddon is for our policymakers to begin to recognise talent.

Ideas still rule the world, and Nigerians have them in abundance. Legislators and other public officeholders should stop earning jumbo pay – only a token sitting allowance should be paid members of the legislature at the federal, state and council levels. Anyone wishing to serve shouldn’t expect riches

anymore.

Possession of foreign currency in cash should be a criminal offence.

Only in a domiciliary account should a Nigerian be permitted to keep the dollar or pound and, through it, also pay for foreign goods and services.

There should be close monitoring of revenues from oil and other sources. No excess crude account. The weekly sale of foreign currencies has to end: banks or importers should be free to source their foreign exchange anywhere but the Central Bank. That way, the naira would find its level. Even if N5, 000 exchanged with $1, things won’t get worse than they are now. It would be interesting to watch those that would buy private jets, imported fuel or toothpicks.

Let all our borders be thrown open to foreigners. They should come, invest in Nigeria and compete with Nigerians.

Allow them to generate and distribute power sourced from coal, solar, water or nuclear plants. Lease our vast farmlands (including Sambisa Forest and Lake Chad) to serious farmers from Zimbabwe, South Africa, India, China and Israel.

The threat of insecurity would cease when jobs are created for the youth. We must de-emphasise paper certification and emphasise skills in order to stop producing job-seeking graduates. Our education system should be tied to job creation – institutions should run only courses relevant to available industries.

To truly fight corruption, the government should make it compulsory for every officeholder to declare their assets and liabilities publicly. Every source of wealth must be laid bare, and all unexplained assets should be forfeited to the state. Any act of corruption should attract the death penalty.

It always seems impossible until it’s done, said Nelson Mandela. Everyone should get involved in job creation and poverty reduction. I see trouble ahead.

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In search of the ‘strong’ president (I)

Times Guest Columnist Mohammed Adamu

Most hands in the All Progressive Congress, APC seem now desperately on deck, battling to forestall a repeat, at the legislature, of what happened in 2015. The legislative ‘big bird’ in 2015 had lost its good ‘headpiece’ and was strangely adorned -by the contraption of traitors- with the ‘head’ of a vulture.

The Hausas call it ‘angulu da kan zabuwa’. But in this case it should actually be the other way round, ‘zabuwa da kan angulu’. And for four grueling years we have had to bear with the ‘head’ of a carrion-eating avian falsely beautified with the feathers of a peacock.

Buhari himself has admitted that, that treacherous contraption had terribly slowed his government down.

And now his ruling Party is strategizing not only to get the numbers right at the NASS but this time around also, to get both chambers wear the right peacock ‘headpieces’ as we enter into the next dispensation.

But then the question arises, will it be enough to have just the numbers at the legislature, and maybe even to install the desired leaderships of both chambers?

Would that then be the legislative Eldorado that the Buhari Government will require to hit the ground running in its second coming? Absolutely no!

Let’s hope that Mr. President will not discover, to his chagrin, that the key to a successful democratic governance lies more in the execution of a ‘strong presidential initiative’ at the legislature than it does in merely having the ‘numbers’ and the right ‘leadership’ at the legislature. Truth is, in spite of achieving those, a weak presidential initiative at the legislature will still be as counterproductive as having a treacherous Saraki on the rudder. Any parliament, no matter how favorable constituted, in addition to being potentially ‘a woman of easy virtue’, it can also be ‘a beast of self-harming contumacy’: just now it is responsive and tender to executive concerns, and just now it can be cantankerous and rebellious even to the comely overtures of a friendly executive.

The Legislature, unless it is handled firmly by a ‘strong president’, it can be more of a systemic drag than the democratic incentive that it is intended to be. And whatever parliament becomes in the long run, -whether responsive or repulsive to executive concerns- would depend largely on the President’s ‘strong’ or ’weak’ initiative in the legislative process.

As parliament is the centerpiece of democratic governance, the legislative process is the heart of all democratic enterprise. It is usually tended to the benefit of the entire body polity and it is ignored often at great peril not only to the system’s operation but indeed to the entire democratic enterprise. The legislative process feeds the democratic circulatory system from the mighty pipe of political life namely the jugular vein right to the minutest capillaries of everyday administration. It is the most all-encompassing of any governmental processes touching on all sectors of a polity and of necessity leaving out no constituency.

And it is the reason that ‘strong’ and ‘weak’ presidents are usually judged strictly by the deftness of their initiative in the legislative process. Any presidential initiative must be effective enough to keep parliament in synch with the norms of constitutional ‘checks and balances’. Because the legislature, by the very nature of its unique powers and functions, is hardly ever willfully amenable to, or tolerant of, checks by the other arms of government.

Every parliament ought to be its nation’s ‘moral high ground’. The legislature alone is suited for that hallowed spot atop which only men of impeccable character should reside. Yet every parliament potentially can also be its nation’s moral drag. It can be both eminently corruptible and a willing infidel.

Even as sublimely exemplary as the American parliament is reputed to be, President Abraham Lincoln, once in the heat of an Executive-Legislature brickbat, had lampooned the Capitol of his time as the “do-nothing Congress” which he said catered more to ‘special interest’ than it did to public good.

Yes, the legislature is the touchstone of democratic liberty, but there is this erroneous impression that the legislature is not to be limited by any other institution.

This false notion arrogates to an otherwise fallible lawmaking body a toga of infallibility, so much that although legislators have no constitutional immunity, the attribute of infallibility has the effect of creating a sense of immunity against the right of the other arms to call the legislature to account. And it is inevitable that these falsely arrogated attributes illimitability, infallibility and immunity may result in the grandeur of a feeling of irreproachability, that lawmakers begin to see themselves as divine. And it is from this arrogant station that high crimes and misdemeanors are committed by lawmakers in the guise of legislating for public good.

It was in discussing the perils of parliamentary life, its lethal combination of inertia, greed and arrogance, that the British lawmaker Fenner Brockway once said that “Sometimes I remark that I have spent three years in prison and three years in parliament, and that I saw character deteriorate in parliament more than in prison”. And this reminds of the American Author-Cleric Edward Everett Hale who, when he was asked, “Do you pray for the Senators?” replied: “No, I look at the Senators and I pray for the country”. In truth all democracies are inevitably tormented by the cantankerousness of that one arm of government –the legislature- which enjoys a plethora of constitutional powers, including being more preeminently positioned to oversight others than it too is to be oversighted. The law-making power of the legislature, its investigative powers, its powers of oversight over both the Executive and the Judiciary, its power to allocate and to authorize spending, and even to remove the President whenever it deems fit, all combine to place the legislature as the only arm of government in which virtually all the separated or shared powers of the three arms find absolute expression; so that only the legislature enjoys at once legislative, quasi-judicial and quasi-executive powers, the combined effect of which rather than be a sobering stimuli for good, often serves as an intoxicating force for evil. In fact the right of the legislature to equally initiate bills plus its power to override presidential veto and thus make to become law what the President has vetoed, are proofs of the absoluteness of the legislature’s law-making authority.

The abuse, by parliament, of this enormous powerpotential is either to be counterproductively tolerated by ‘weak’ presidents or deftly checked by ‘strong’ ones.

There is hardly any more effective moderating force to keep the Legislature in check than a ‘strong President’ who -even in the absence of Constitutional guaranteesenjoys the liberty of ‘democratic convention’ to act legally or sometimes even extra-legally, to whip erring parliament into line. But a pre-emptive President who has successfully put in place a formidable initiative in his Executive’s approach to the legislature, may not require a resort to bare knuckle approach to check the legislature; and more less likely so if he enjoys the partisan accommodation of a legislative leadership which he has personally lobbied to bring about and which is favorably disposed to his Executive concerns.

And so whereas a jackbooted approach would be practically unsustainable to keep parliament in check, a totally non-interfering approach on the other hand, would be terribly self-harming! Rather than portray the President as respectful of democratic limits, Executive non-interference in the affairs of parliament can only betray a weak presidential initiative and by implication a weak presidency. It is in tactfully striking a delicate balance between these two extremes that ‘strong presidents’ in a presidential democracy live up to their Executive billing. Their strength manifests more in thinking ‘independently’ but acting ‘interdependently’ with the other arms of government.

To be continued

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.

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Acting News Editor Henry Omunu 08033047507 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.

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We didn’t see Adeleke in examination Short News hall, witnesses testify Reps c’ttee threatens to issue arrest Judgment nullifying my candidacy won’t stand - Adeleke

Andrew Orolua, Abuja Two witnesses in the ongoing trial of Sen. Ademola Adeleke on a seven-count amended charge bordering on examination malpractice on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that they did not see senator in the examination hall.

The witnesses, Emmanuel Adesola and Enoch Adigun, both teachers while being led in evidence by the prosecutor, Simon Lough, told the court that they invigilated the examinations at Ojo -Aro Community Grammar School in Osun state in 2017.

Adesola told the court that when he got to the school, he asked for the school album, but was told it was not ready.

According to him, he could not identify any student without the school album since it was his first time there, so the principal using the school’s register assisted him by identifying each student whose name was on the register.

“I didn’t see any of the defendants in the examination hall; Sen. Adeleke was not in the examination hall, he is a public figure so I would have recognized him,” the witness told the court.

The witness who further told the court that he had been supervising National Examination Council (NECO) examinations for the past five years also told the court that there were four elderly students in the hall.

While being cross examined by Alex Izinyon (SAN), the witness said that he did not make a formal report on the absence of the school album to his superiors even though he ought to have done so.

He also told the court that on the day he invigilated, he did not witness any form of examination malpractice in the hall.

On his part, Adigun told the court that he saw the second defendant, Sikiru Adeleke in the examination hall while he was invigilating.

According to Adigun, I was surprised to see him because he was the most matured student in the hall, but when I checked and saw that he had an identity card duly stamped by the school, I had to allow him write the examination.

Adigun said that he didn’t see Sen. Adeleke in the examination hall or any of the other defendants besides Sikiru.

The trial judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter until June 10 and 11 for continuation of hearing.

Sen. Adeleke was first arraigned by in Sept. 2018 on a four-count charge bordering on examination malpractices along with his brother, Sikiru Adeleke and three others.

The others were Alhaji Aregbesola Mufutau (principal, Ojo-Aro Community Grammar School, Ojo-Aro); Gbadamosi Ojo (school registrar) and Dare Olutope (a teacher).

The police accused them of fraudulently registering Sen. Adeleke and his brother Sikiru as students of Ojo-Aro Community Grammar

School in Ojo-Aro, Osun state for the National Examination Council’s June/July 2017 Senior School Certificate Examination in February 2017.

In a related development, Senator Adeleke said that Tuesday’s judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Bwari, Abuja, nullifying his candidature for the September 2018 governorship election in Osun state, would not stand.

Rejecting the judgment in a statement, Adeleke vowed to appeal the ruling, describing it as “flawed and a travesty of justice.

“While we are set to appeal the judgment, we also find it compelling to put the records straight by listing out the fatal flaws in the ruling and why it cannot stand before any court,” Adeleke said in the statement.

Sen. Adeleke said in the statement signed by his lawyer, Niyi Owolade, that he received with bewilderment the court’s judgement, arguing that the ruling “subverted justice by ignoring four critical evidence to rule against validated facts and submissions.”

Faulting the judgment, Adeleke said, firstly, there had been “two rulings delivered in September 2018 which held that Sen. Adeleke satisfied all requirements of the law to contest for office.”

He stated that Tuesday’s judgment breached the “precept that once a court of coordinate jurisdiction has ruled on a matter, no court of similar jurisdiction cannot entertain it.”

warrants on PFAs, others Henry Omunu, Abuja

Chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the activities of PENCOM, Rep. Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma has threatened to issue arrest warrants on pension fund administrators who have repeatedly failed to honour the summons of the committee.

Rep. Agbonayinma made the threat on Wednesday while reacting to a letter by Executive Secretary of the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (penOp), Susan Otanye, informing the ad hoc of the inability of the PFAs to appear before the committee today because of prior engagements.

In the letter dated April 2 and addressed to Rep. Agbonayinma, the association said that it regrets to inform the House committee that the PFAs would be unable to attend the scheduled investigative hearing as requested “due to prior industry engagements slated for the same day.”

However, the ad hoc committee chairman accused the PFAs of acting in concert with the faceless association to subvert the work of the committee, vowing that the committee would invoke its powers to issue bench warrants on anyone or organization summoned by the committee to forcefully compel to appear before the committee.

He stated that the ad hoc committee summoned the PENCOM, PFAs, banks, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other relevant stakeholders to testify about the management of pension funds under the contributory pension scheme.

The House member from Edo state wondered how a body not known to the committee and which wasn’t invited can be writing to the committee on behalf of the PFAs that were summoned as individual business entities.

“We never invited Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, but to our greatest surprise and dismay, the association wrote to us of the inability of the PFAs to attend Thursday hearing.

“We believe this is a cog in the wheel of progress; we are only investigating and hasn’t indicted anyone. This to me is an obstruction of justice.

“If they fail to show up, we will have no option, but to apply the law and issue bench warrants to compel them to appear,” he threatened.

Rep. Agbonayinma added that any individual and body that shuns the ad hoc committee’s summons will be issued the arrest warrant, asserting that no one can hold the committee to ransom from carrying out the assignment given to it by the House.

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Insurgency: Army budgets N472.8bn Short News for personnel, equipment Anambra targets N600m revenue Henry Omunu, Abuja The army high command on Wednesday said that it has earmarked N472.8 billion for the 2019 fiscal year as its total expenditure projections due to ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the North East geo-political zone.

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai made this disclosure when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Army to defend the 2019 budget of the army.

He told the committee that the funds budgeted would be used to prosecute the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East and tackle the criminal activities of bandits in parts the North West as well as other parts of the country

The army chief further informed the House committee that the percentage performance of the army personnel emoluments was 100 per cent as well as other components of the 2018 budget.

He however, lamented that funding has always been a major challenge of the army since its exit from the political scene in 1999 and called for appropriate funding of the army and other security forces in order to tackle insecurity in Nigeria.

Also, Lt. Gen. Buratai regretted that amongst all the nation’s security forces, only the army does not have an air wing as other security agencies in the country, saying that this abnormally is affecting the army’s operational effectiveness.

On the breakdown of the budget, he said that N350.5 billion is set

aside for personnel emoluments, N43.6 billion is for overhead costs while N78.5 billion is for capital expenditure.

House members at the budget session, such as Reps.Aisha Jibril Dukku (Gombe/APC) and Ogoshi Onawo (Nassarawa/PDP), said that the army is still using unconventional ways of fighting insurgency in the country.

Particularly, Rep. Dukku pointed to the upsurge of female suicide bombers in the North East and called for more commitment form the army to stem the trend.

Chairman of the House committee, Rep. Rimande Shawulu, however, assured the army chief that as lawmakers they will do everything within their powers to ensure that the military is adequately funded by the government.

from tax evasion John Ndu, Awka

The Anambra state government has embarked on massive revenue drive to recover not less than N600 million outstanding tax liabilities owed government by various firms across the state.

The exercise which had already commenced, took place at various locations of the state, including Awka, Onitsha, Nnewi and environs.

The enforcement team of the state revenue service with combined units of police and civil defence officers carried out the exercise.

Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) had obtained a court order from a state high court, empowering it to seal off the premises of defaulting firms in the state.

Some of the sealed companies are Sabrud Consortium that produces prepaid electricity meters in Awka, owing not less than N5 million from January 2011 to December 2016 and Divine Favour Pharmaceutical Company, Nkpor, owing outstanding arrears in excess of N5 million from 2010 to 2015.

The enforcement team also sealed off the Nelly New Town Hotels and Suites, Oba, for evading tax to the tune of N8 million between 2014 and 2016, Ejiamatu Microfinance Bank, Ojoto, was also sealed for owing N16 million backlog of taxes and Eteleson Industries, Ogbunike, indebted to the tune of about N21 million from 2010 to 2015.

NAFDAC destroys Tramadol, unwholesome products worth N2.8bn in Ogun ….Demands stiffer penalty for drug counterfeiters, importers

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L-R: Women Leader, Health Service Workers Union of Ghana, Mrs Harriet Amponsah; National President, Medical and Health Workers’Union of Nigeria, Comrade Biobelemoye Joy Josiah; General secretary, organisation of Trade Union of West Africa, Mr John Odah National President, NURTW, Najib Yassin and President Nigeria Labour Congress Comrade, Ayuba Wabba during the 10th National Quadrennial delegates conference in Abuja yesterday.

Presidency vows to prosecute killers of Kolade Johnson Mathew Dadiya, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed regret over the recent unfortunate action of operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos state which led to the avoidable death of Mr. Kolade Johnson.

While commiserating with the family of the deceased, the President acknowledged the genuine outrage regarding the activities of SARS and reassured the public that swift actions have already been taken to prosecute those behind the heinous act.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, stated that the suspects were in custody and an orderly room trial was set to commence, following which indicted officers will be prosecuted.

According to Buhari, the federal overnment will not tolerate the brutalization of Nigerians or the violation of their rights, insisting that “any officer of the law enforcement agencies or any other government functionary caught in this act will certainly be visited with the full weight of the law.”

Daily Times recalls that following directives from the Presidency in

2018 to overhaul the management and activities of the Special AntiRobbery Squad (SARS), steps were taken by the police leadership to restructure and reform the squad.

Adesina admitted in the statement that the President recognizes that a lot more remains to be done, adding that efforts must be sustained to reorientate officers of the SARS. Buahri reassured that his administration will continue to ensure that all police officers and other law enforcement agencies conduct their operations in strict adherence to the rule of law and with due regard to International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed 189 truckloads of expired, substandard and unwholesome medical and food products valued at N2.8 billion at Sagamu dump site, Ogun State.

The substandard products which included the banned Tramadol with a street value of N283,500,000.00 , are said to be the largest quantity of unwholesome products that the agency has ever destroyed.

Addressing journalists during the destruction exercise at the weekend, Director- General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, said to effectively safeguard the health of Nigerians , the agency stepped up its prevention, detection and response activities towards the elimination of unwholesome foods ,substandard and falsified products as well counterfeiting of all NAFDAC regulated products in the preceding year by training and retraining of relevant staff of the agency.

Adeyeye disclosed that the products were seized from different parts of the country over a period of one year.

Giving insight into the products, she said: “The products being destroyed today are made up of substandard and falsified medical products, unwholesome processed food products, unsafe cosmetics, counterfeits and other expired NAFDAC regulated products seized by the agency from manufacturers, importers and distributors.

“Also up for destruction are expired products voluntarily handed over to the agency by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations and trade unions.

“The estimated street value of the products scheduled for destruction today is N2, 675,896,538.20. While the street value of the banned Tramadol is N283,500,000.00) which is about N2.8bn.”

Adeyeye noted that NAFDAC had taken giant strides in the fight against counterfeiting in Nigeria in the first quarter of 2019.

According to her, the investigation and enforcement officers of the agency had arraigned one Mr. Luke Mbah, an importer, at the Federal High Court, Lagos for smuggling banned and fake 488 cartons of Barcadin with Codeine (cough syrup), fake 207cartons of Afrodiac Diclofenac Potassium tablets among other fake drugs under his custody.

The NAFDAC boss also disclosed that the agency had arraigned one Mr. Madubuike Chukwunonye who allegedly sold cough syrup with codeine to a BBC undercover agent in April, 2018 at the Federal High Court, Lagos.

She also urged the National Assembly to pass the Counterfeit Medical Products Bill in order to strengthen the agency’s fight against counterfeiting in Nigeria.

Kwara Gov. - elect appoints 80-member transition committee Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

Kwara state Governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Wednesday approved the appointment of an 80-member transition committee.

In a statement issued on by his Spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor-elect named Alhaji Aminu Logun, an alumnus of the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), Kuru and Chief James Bamisaiye Ayeni as chairman and deputy chairman of the transition committee respectively.

According to the statement, a former Permanent Secretary and Clerk, Kwara state House of Assembly, Muhammad Umar, will serve as secretary to the committee.

Other members of the committee include, the APC Chairman in the state, Bashir Bolarinwa, the three senatorial districts party chairmen, former governorship aspirants or their representatives, party chieftains and elders.

Also included in the committee are representatives of youth, women, labour and experts from various fields of human endeavour.

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Witness testifies in N6.8bn fraud trial of ex-NAMA chief, others Peter Fowoyo, Lagos A prosecution witness in the trial of the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Ibrahim Abdulsalami on Wednesday told a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos that on March 15, 2016, his former employer received a letter from the anti-graft agency, requesting for an enquiry report on some documents.

The witness, Kayode Olanrewaju, a former compliance officer with Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Plc while being led-in-evidence by the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, in the trial of the erstwhile NAMA boss over alleged N6. 85 billion fraud said, upon receiving the letter, it was forwarded to the bank’s business unit responsible for handling foreign operations to enable them ascertain if the duty receipts were issued by the bank.

Standing trial alongside the former

managing director are Adegorite Olumuyiwa, Agbolade Segun, Joy Adegorite, who is the managing director of Multeng Travels and Tours Limited; Clara Aliche and two companies, Randville Investment Limited and Multeng Travels and Tours Limited allegedly used as conduit pipes to defraud the agency.

Other suspects in the trial include, Bola Akinribido and Sesebor Abiodun.

All the defendants are facing a 24 -count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud, forgery and unlawful conversion of funds.

The prosecution witness told the court that from the internal investigation conducted by the bank, the bank could not confirm any of the documents in its records.

He added that upon conclusion of the investigation, his former employers in a letter dated March 23, 2016, responded to the EFCC query, stating that the documents said to have been issued by the bank could not be found in its records.

Upon conclusion of the witness’ testimony, the prosecutor, Mr. Oyedepo, urged the court to admit his agency’s letter to GTB and the bank’s response as evidence.

During cross-examination, the witness told the court that he was unable to confirm if the Nigeria Customs Services payment form actually emanated from customs.

Further hearing of the matter has been adjourned till May 2 for continuation of trial.

The EFCC in the 24- count criminal charge is alleging that the defendants and one Nnamdi Udoh now at large between January 31, 2013 and September 3, 2015 conspired to defraud NAMA of N2. 84 billion under the pretense that the money represented the cost of clearing consignments belonging to the agency.

The defendants were also alleged to have converted various sums of money amounting to N4. 00 billion belonging to the agency to their personal use.

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Short News Repentant ex-B/Haram members beg for forgiveness

Some repentant members of the Boko Haram sect on Wednesday pleaded with Nigerians for forgiveness over their past unwholesome activities.

They made the appeal while fielding questions newsmen during their graduation ceremony after a de-radicalization exercise and vocational training organized by the federal government.

The de-radicalization and vocational training took place at the former Permanent NYSC Orientation Camp in Malam-Sidi Town in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe state.

A farmer-turned member of the sect, Bappah Mura, who hails from Borno state, said he was deceived into joining the group, only to realize that all they were told were lies, adding that he regretted all his actions while with the sect.

“I beg Nigerians for forgiveness. I regret totally what we were forced to do; it was not my intention, but I beg for forgiveness. I was a humble farmer before I was deceived to join Boko Haram. All they told us were different from all we were made to do; they lied to me and deceived many of us.

“My heart bleeds, especially after our rehabilitation and vocational training that we were used to destroy lives and property by the sect. But today, I am so happy that we have been trained and made to acquire skills in different ventures. I am grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari and the army,” he said.

He pledged to return to Bama, his home town and use his knowledge of the sect to expose their lies, so as to dissuade youth from being deceived.

“Today, I am graduating as a trained shoe-maker; I can make shoes of different brands. I am now an ambassador of peace,” he added.

Another ex-Boko Haram member, Abana Ali, 62-year-old said he was sorry for the things he did, noting that they were also terrorized while with the sect until the army rescued them.

Legislature is life wire of democracy’, says APC Chieftain Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara state, Akogun Oyedepo has described the legislature as the lifewire of any democracy.

He made this known in Ilorin at a one-day seminar organized

by Gavel Legiconsult for the elected members of the Kwara state House of Assembly.

Oyedepo, who is the chairman of Gavel Legiconsult, said the legislature is the first arm of government in a democracy and not the executive as Nigerians are been made to believe.

“In a democracy, the legislature is the first arm of government and not the executive. If we are to enjoy good democracy, then the legislature must be up and doing,” he added.

Oyedepo, a lawyer declared that it is only the legislature that has the power to punish the President or governor, adding that the legislature is the sustenance of democracy.

“Without a good legislature, there cannot be good democracy,” Oyedepo said.

INEC presents certificate of return to Ganduje, others

L-R: wife of the celebrant, Otunba (Mrs.) Josephine Diya; celebrant, Lt. Gen. Oladipupo Diya (rtd); Senator Anthony Adefuye; Prince Emmanuel Adesanya and Prof. Tola Atinmo, at 75th birthday celebration of General Diya in Lagos...on Wednesday.

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NDLEA convicts 20, arrests 81 for drug peddling in Oyo Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo state command says it has facilitated the conviction of 20 drug peddlers between January and March this year and has arrested 81 other suspects for drug trafficking.

Oyo state NDLEA Commander, Mr. Ralph Igwenagu, said this on Wednesday via a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Mutiat Okuwobi.

Igwenagu noted that the convicts

were sentenced to different jail terms ranging from six months to five years, adding that 600.561kg of cannabis sativa were seized from the suspects during the period under review.

He further said that the command limited the circulation of substances of abuse, including Dazepam, Exol 5 and Tramadol among others in the first quarter of the year.

According to him, the anti-drug agency also gave drug intervention to 42 persons in the year under review, among whom 10 are still undergoing rehabilitation.

The state command also uncovered a

secret laboratory where the production of “skushi,” a derivative of potpourri of illicit and controlled drugs was been produced illegally.

He explained that “this led to the seizure of 290 litres of the illicit cocktail drink and its paraphernalia, declaring that the agency will not relent in frustrating the activities of drug peddlers in the state and the nation at large.

He appealed to the public to always report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities in order to rid the state of illicit drug trafficking and its attendant crises.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday presented certificates of return to Kano state Governorelect, Abdullahi Ganduje.

Similarly, the state Deputy Governor-elect, Nasiru Gawuna and 23 state assembly members-elect were also presented with their certificates.

The 13 state assembly members-elect of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were conspicuously absent during the occasion which was held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Sports Complex in Kano.

Speaking shortly after receiving his certificate, Ganduje promised to lay a solid foundation for the social and economic development of Kano state through the provision of quality education.

According to him, the state government would soon unveil its plans for partners and private investors to enable them come to the state and invest, assuring that the state government would provide the incentives and the enabling environment to enable investors establish their businesses with ease.

“Anybody who wants to set up innovative businesses or educational institutions, Kano is waiting to welcome him or her. We must ensure that all our youth receive quality education. We must ensure all our girls are also educated, so we can unlock the 50 per cent of economic output currently not being accessed by our society due to the low participation of women.

“We must also make sure that our state becomes an attractive destination for investment and business, with a focus on the investments that will improve our human capacity.

“Agriculture is already the mainstay of our economy, our plan is to attract investment which increases our outputs and unlock economic growth for all of us,” he said.

Ganduje said the government would also partner with local communities to ensure that even the poorest of the communities have access to schools to educate their children.

He therefore, called on the people of the state to give the state government the necessary support and cooperation to move the state to the next level.

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Equities market capitalisation loses N210bn despite improved earnings Temitope Adebayo Despite improved earnings reports of 558.04 points or 1.85 per cent to close at 29,668.73 on Wednesday, the bears remained on the rampage on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), with the market capitalisation shed N210 billion or 1.85 per cent in six hours to close at N11.143 trillion against N11.353 trillion recorded on Tuesday.

At the close of yesterday trading activities, the All-Share Index dropped below the 30,000 mark due to persistent sell pressure.

Analysis of the price movement table shows that Dangote Cement recorded the highest loss for the day, shedding N3 to close at N190 per share.

International Breweries trailed with a loss of N2.50 to close at N23.50, while Cement Company of Northern Nigeria lost N1.75 to close at N16.20 per share.

Guaranty Trust Bank went down by N1 to close at N35, while Zenith Bank declined by 90k to close at N20.40 per share.

Conversely, Nestle led the gainers’ table during the day, appreciating by N50 to close at N1,450 per share.

Nigerian Breweries followed with a gain of N3.10 to close at N60, while Oando advanced by 10k to close at N4.80 per share.

Sterling Bank added 9k to close at N2.48, while Fidelity Bank increased by 6k to close at N1.87 per share.

In spite of the drop in market indices, the volume of shares traded inched by 43.94 per cent with an exchange of 542.58 million shares worth N5.66 million in 4,146 deals.

This was in contrast with a turnover of 376.95 million shares valued at N4.54 million exchanged in 4,018 deals on Tuesday.

Sterling Bank PLC was the most active stock, trading 144.19 million shares worth N348.93 million.

FCMB Group followed with an account of 68.72 million shares valued at N125.63 million, while FBN Holdings exchanged 55.02 million shares worth N414.96 million.

Zenith Bank sold a total of 35.70 million shares valued at N739 million, while Access Bank accounted for 35.40 million shares worth N207.35 million.

Chief Operating Officer, InvestData Ltd., Mr Ambrose Omordion, attributed the persistent lull to low confidence and liquidity in the stock market.

Omordion said that ongoing volatility would continue as investors and fund managers rebalance their portfolios, with eyes fixed on political space and ongoing full year company earnings position and post-election market dynamics.

He said that investors should review their positions in line with their investment goals, the strength of the company numbers and act as events unfold in the global and domestic environment.

L-R: CEO, Youth for Technology Foundation/3D Africa, Mrs. Njideka Harry; Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Daniel Dargent; Director, Communications & Public Affairs, GE Africa, Ms. Patricia Obozuwa, and Belgium’s Minister of Digital Agenda, Mr. Philippe De Backer at a workshop for Nigerian youth-led tech start-ups and entrepreneurs held at the GE Lagos Garage

Dangote Sugar Refinery announces N34.6bn profit, declares N1.10 kobo dividend Motolani Oseni Dangote Sugar Refinery has announced its audited financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2018, with a profit before tax of N34.6 billion.

A breakdown of the result released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) indicated that while gross profit stood at N39.7 billion, the refinery earned revenue of N150.4 billion.

In terms of volume, seasonal sugar production at Savannah Sugar was 12,375 tonnes; full-year refinery production at Apapa 564,785 tonnes, while Group sugar sales volume was 581,504 tonnes.

The Chief Operating Officer, Dangote Sugar Refinery, Ravindra Singhvi, speaking on the results said, “Though we maintained our market

leadership position in the sugar sector, the year 2018 was very challenging due to the impact of unlicensed sugar, smuggled and sold in our key markets nationwide, and the logistics challenges brought about by the continued Apapa traffic gridlock. The gridlock constrained availability of trucks required daily to evacuate the production volumes, while the influx of smuggled sugar exerted downward pressure on selling prices.

“Despite efforts being deployed by the regulators to stem the tide, the influx of smuggled sugar into the markets spread further across our key markets in the North East and North West. We are currently focusing on process optimisation and the realisation of our Sugar Backward Integration Projects targeted at the production of 1.08 million metric tonnes of sugar in 6 years; from our various projects across the country.”

Dangote Sugar is Nigeria’s largest producer

of household and commercial sugar with 1.44M MT refining capacity at the same location. The refinery located at Apapa Wharf Ports Complex, refines raw sugar imported from Brazil to white, Vitamin A fortified refined granulated white sugar suitable for household and industrial uses.

Its subsidiary, Savannah Sugar Company Limited, factory located at Numan, in Adamawa State, is an integrated sugar production facility, with an installed factory capacity of 50,000 tonnes. Covering 32,000 hectares, the Savannah estate has considerable opportunity for expansion which is underway as part of the Dangote Sugar for Nigeria Project, campaign.

“Our Backward Integration goal is to become a global force in sugar production, by producing 1.5M MT/PA of refined sugar from locally grown sugar cane for the domestic and export markets” in 10 years, he added.

During the year, the following companies

which form part of the Backward Integration Project (BIP) were incorporated and consolidated in the Financial Statements of the group, which is indicative of the progress being made in BIP. They are Nasarawa Sugar Company Limited, Dangote Taraba Sugar Limited, Dangote Adamawa Sugar Limited and Dangote Niger Sugar Limited. These companies have a combined landmass for agriculture of about 110,000 hectares. The greenfield sites like Savannah Sugar will be integrated sugar production facilities with new plantation and modern facilities that are located closer to the consumers.

The Board has recommended a dividend payout of N1.10 kobo per ordinary share of 50k to be paid to shareholders for the year ended 31st December 2018. This is subject to shareholders’ approval at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

NPA installs state-of-the-art simulation centre at Apapa Dockyard Joy Obakeye The Nigerian Ports Authority has installed the latest in technology simulation centre at the Apapa Dockyard, Lagos to strengthen the capacity of maritime workers.

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, unveiling the centre, said, the new Nigerian Ports Authority Simulation Centre will help conserve foreign exchange expended on manpower training overseas.

Amaechi said this at the inauguration of the newly established NPA Simulation Centre at Apapa Dockyard, Lagos.

“You cannot thrive in the maritime environment without knowledge of technology which will impact positively on the growth of the Nigerian economy.

“Only professionals will use this facility and I hope that this initiative will turn out as many professionals as possible.

“On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, we will support NPA and all other agencies and encourage them to have interagency collaboration towards the attainment of our common goals.”

The minister, however, urged stakeholders in the sector to make the best use of facilities at the stimulation centre which would ultimately add value to the nation’s economy.

Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza BalaUsman, said inauguration of the simulation centre was another testament of this administration’s resolve to prepare the NPA for the exigencies of the increasingly-competitive global maritime space.

According to her, a simulation centre is germane because it constitutes a critical success factor in actualising the NPA’s strategic intent of becoming the leading providers of port services in Africa.

She said: “As most of us may be aware, a simulation centre will enable us to build the capacity of our Pilots, Marine Officers, Tug Masters & Radio Signal Officers, Terminal Operators and other stakeholders to respond to the challenges of

their jobs.

“The management of NPA places a very high premium on the personnel and we are poised to facilitate the capacity of members to be the best at what they do with the information and equipment that they need.

“This simulation centre is timely, as it is coming at a period when the series of efforts are concentrated on making our ports more competitive, thereby attracting greater vessel traffic.

“This commissioning is also a reminder that our drive towards attaining the Occupational Health and Safety Standards (OHSAS 18001) and ISO 9002 compliance status is no fluke and all hands must be on deck to make it a reality.”

Lagos Trust Fund gets new acting executive secretary Ladesope Ladelokun The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has appointed Mrs Teju Abisoye as the Acting Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) with effect from April 1st, 2019 pending confirmation by the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Commenting on the appointment, the Chairman of the LSETF, Mrs Ifueko Omoigui

Okauru said; “We are pleased to have Teju assume the role of the Executive Secretary of the Fund. ‘’Teju brings to this role her superior understanding of the vision, core values and strategies of the LSETF as she has been at the forefront of coordinating the delivery of the Fund’s programmes. She has demonstrated exemplary leadership, deep knowledge of the interventions needed to tackle unemployment and is very passionate about gender parity.”

In her address, Mrs Teju Abisoye expressed her

commitment to achieving the Fund’s mandate of job creation and tackling unemployment in the state.

She said, “I am grateful to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for the confidence reposed in me to serve in this role and to direct the affairs of the Trust Fund. I am very grateful to my predecessor and the pioneer Executive Secretary of the Fund, Mr Akin Oyebode for his exemplary leadership and laying the foundation for me to build on. I look forward to leading the team and

strengthening the impact of our work in the State.”

Mrs Abisoye is a lawyer with extensive experience in development finance, project planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian projects, government interventions and investment opportunities.

Prior to joining LSETF, she served as Director (Post Award Support) of YouWIN! where she was responsible for managing Consultants nationwide to provide training, monitoring and evaluation for a minimum of 1,200 Awardees annually.

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Nigeria’s recession recovery, a boost for West Africa’s Economy – AfDB Joy Obakeye The African Development Bank has said Nigeria’s recovery in 2018 from economic recession will help other economies in the West African region to receive positive growth projections on the short to medium terms.

The President of the bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, made this known at the inauguration of 2019 African Economic Outlook and West Africa Regional Outlook in Abuja.

Adesina, represented by AfDB’s Senior Director in Nigeria, Ebrima Faal, said the country’s dominance in the region, has continued to overshadow other smaller economies and determined the economic performance in West Africa.

He said that after the 2016 economic recession and the much-improved growth rate of 1.9 per cent in 2018 by Nigeria, countries like Cote d D’Ivoire made faster

growth in economies with GDP of 7.4 per cent and Senegal seven per cent.

The AfDB President added that with successful conduct of the 2019 general elections and the government’s commitment to the implementation of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, the future looks brighter for the region.

“I believe in the popular saying that if Nigeria sneezes, other countries in the region will catch a cold.

“With the expectation that foreign capital flows will increase post-election and oil prices and production are favourable, optimism for macroeconomic progress and stability in Nigeria is strong and this growth trajectory should be sustained.

“West Africa recorded 3.3 per cent GDP in 2018 while the regional growth is projected to average about 3.6 per cent in 2019 and 2020, based on gradual recovery of commodity prices especially gold, cocoa and cashew nut.

“Other commodities are Iron ore and oil, most importantly, improved production.

“This low growth masks the diversity of the West Africa region across many dimensions including per capita income, population size, heavy dependency on natural resources and growth experience.”

Adesina also disclosed that between 2017 and 2018, the continent’s average economic growth was estimated at 3.5 per cent and this rate fell short of the desired rate of seven per cent required to tackle poverty and create productive and sustainable jobs among youth.

“However, given the diversity of the continent and the regions, economic performance varies immensely across the countries and regions in 2018, growth ranged from -7.9 per cent in Equatorial Guinea to 10.9 per cent in Libya.

“Of course, Libya’s case is more of a recovery than growth in the aftermath of the Arab uprising and the ensuing political paralysis that had engulfed the country.

“About a third of African countries grew by four per cent or more and 15 posted growth of less than three per cent.

“Many countries in the latter category are net commodities exporters including Nigeria, whose economy grew by 1.9 per cent.

“Across the regions, recent data shows that East Africa was the fastest growing in 2018 at 5.7 per cent, followed by North Africa at 4.9 per cent and West Africa was third at 3.3 per cent while Central Africa had 2.2 per cent and South Africa with 1.2 per cent.”

Adesina noted that since inception, the African Economic Outlook and Regional Economic Outlook has served as a useful report highlighting the continent’s underlying economic growth prospects and opportunities.

He said that these reports were reshaping the narrative on Africa’s socioeconomic landscape and provoking policy discussions.

Adesina said that it will also help policymakers and investors make informed decisions in response to country-specific developments.

PTAD settles 33% pensioners’ arrears with N2.6bn Mathew Dadiya, Abuja The Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) Sharon Ikeazor has approved the immediate payment of the sum of N2.608 billion to Civil Service pensioners for the settlement of the six months arrears of 33 per cent pension increment.

Head, Corporate Communication of PTAD, Olugbenga Ajayi, stated that the payment was the final tranche being made to Civil Service pensioners on the arrears of 33 per cent increment.

The Daily Times recalls that in July 2010, Federal Government announced a 33 per cent pension increment for pensioners.

The Federal Government began the payment of this increment from January

2014 leaving arrears of 42 months outstanding.

Out of the 42 months that was outstanding as at 2014, 24 months was paid in 2016, 6 months was paid in 2017, 6 months was paid in November 2018 and the balance of 6 months paid now.

With the payment, the Directorate has cleared the backlog of the 33 per cent arrears of three main Departments of

the Civil Service Pension Department, Police Pension Department and Customs, Immigration and Prisons Department.

Ikeazor noted this payment was in fulfilment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration commitment on pensioners’ welfare.

She further assured that backlog of 33 per cent arrears owed Parastatal Pensioners will be cleared in due course.

Fidelity Bank rewards 450 loyal customers in South East Temitope Adebayo No fewer than 450 customers of Fidelity Bank from the South East were rewarded in the bank’s loyalty scheme for the first quarter of the year.

Presenting the cash reward to some of the beneficiaries on Wednesday in Enugu, the South East Regional Manager of the bank, Mr Charles Chukwu, said the scheme was part of the bank’s strategy to encourage people to save.

“This is to also appreciate our loyal customers and encourage others to open an account with the bank as they stand the chance to benefit as individuals or group,’’ he said.

According to him, the exercise is being done quarterly and the bank has spent over N2.6 billion on 6,000 customers who benefitted since the scheme started four years ago.

He said that the scheme was being run under two categories of Fidelity Personal Savings (FSP) for adult customers and Sweeter Savings Account for children.

The Relationship Officer of the Bank at Okpara Ave. in Enugu, Mrs Ivuoma Ik-Nwosu, said that 300 beneficiaries would get N500, 000 each from the FPS scheme, while 150 children would get N150, 000 from the Sweeter Savings accounts.

She said that a similar reward would be given at Nuskka, Afikpo, Abakaliki, Awka and other states in the South East for the first quarter.

“In the scheme tagged, `Fidelity Game Season 3-Save Your way to Millions’, Customers are expected to top up their accounts with N10, 000

or open a new account with N20, 000 to win,” she said.

Some of the beneficiaries include – Mrs Ifeyinwa Okonkwo, an Editor with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Umunevo Ohuani of Women Association from Amagunze in Nkanu East, Daughters of Divine Love, a Congregation of Reverend Sisters and Scripture Union at Ugbodogwu.

Other beneficiaries included Master Ude Collins and Ifechukwu Ozommadu, among other children.

Air Peace Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allen Onyema (sitting, left), Embraer Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Arjan Meijer (sitting, right), standing from left: Air Peace Embraer Engineer, Mr. Charles Melomney, Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, Chief of Finance and Administration, Mrs. Ejiro Eghagha, Embraer VP Sales and Marketing, Middle East and Africa, Mr. Raul Villaron and Sales Director, Africa, Francisco Moraes during the signing of a contract for 30 brand new Embaer 195-E2 aircraft between Air Peace and Embraer at Embraer Business Meeting with the Aviation World in Port Louis, Mauritius on Wednesday

Air Peace seals $2.1bn deal with Embraer for 30 new E195-E2 jets Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Air Peace on Wednesday set a continental record with a firm order for 10 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft.

The deal which was unveiled yesterday during Embraer Business Meeting with the Aviation World in Port Louis, Mauritius, makes Air Peace the first to order the brand of jets in the whole of Africa, thereby becoming the official launch customer of the brand of aircraft in Africa.

The order comprises purchase rights for a further 20 E195-E2 jets. The aircraft is a 124 seater jet in dual class and 146-seater jet in single class configurations respectively.

With all purchase rights exercised, the contract has a value of US$2.12 billion based on current list prices.

The carrier also set a regional record in September 2018 when it ordered 10 brand new aircraft from Boeing, increasing its fleet size then to about 37 aircraft.

With the new order, Air Peace’s fleet size has increased to 67 aircraft.

Shortly before the firm order for 10 brand new aircraft from Boeing, Air Peace set a domestic record as the first Nigerian airline to acquire and register the Boeing 777 aircraft in the country. Three of the four wide-body aircraft it acquired for its long-haul operations to Dubai, Sharjah, Johannesburg, London, Houston, Guangzhou and Mumbai have so far been delivered.

Speaking on the latest order in Port Louis, Air Peace Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Allen Onyema said: “Embraer’s new E195-E2 presents us with a marvel of an economic performance. It’s also great that we will be the first E2 operator on the African continent. We already have the ERJ145s in our fleet, so we understand the high standards of Embraer products.”

The E195-E2 aircraft, he said, would strengthen Air Peace’s drive to deploy the right kinds of aircraft to underserved and unserved domestic and regional routes under its no-city-leftbehind project.

Onyema thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for creating an enabling environment for the growth of aviation in Nigeria through waving customs duties on commercial aircraft, engines and spares as well as granting value-added tax (VAT) waiver.

“Without these noble gestures from my President (Muhammadu Buhari),” he said, “Air Peace would not have been able to achieve this growth.

Thank you very much, Mr President”.

For his part, Vice President, Sales Africa, Embraer Commercial Aviation, Mr Raul Villaron said: “Air Peace embodies the kind of pioneering spirit Embraer loves.

The airline was established to bring highly skilled work opportunities to the people of Nigeria, boosting connectivity, and therefore the economy, in the region. Air Peace has delivered on both aims, while at the same time developing a fast-growing successful airline. It’s great to have them on board.”

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CACOL raises concern over continuous detention of Monday Ubani, calls for his immediate release

Nkeiru Onyejeocha

Speakership: S/ East APC publicity secretaries push for Onyejeocha Stories by Patrick Okohue Publicity Secretaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the South East has met in Enugu and demanded that the position of the Speaker of the House of Representatives be zoned to the South East.

To this regard, they have endorsed and are supporting Hon. Mrs. Nkeiru Onyejeocha who is representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State for the position.

They also posited that her occupation of the seat would not only balance the regional equation, but would also take care of gender equation in the scheme of things.

Present at the meeting included Bennett Godson of APC Abia State, Kate Offor of APC Enugu State, Nwoba China of APC Ebonyi State and Okelo Madukife of APC Anambra State who coordinated the conference.

According to them, “The South East need to come into the equation of the six top most positions in the country. We have now many APC House of Representatives members

unlike in 2015 when there was no qualified candidate from the zone due to party affiliation.

“It is our considered view that we are endorsing and supporting Hon. Mrs. Nkeiru Onyejeocha for the position.”

They listed her being a lawyer, one time local government chairman, a former commissioner and being the chairman of House Committee on Aviation for 12 years as some of the credentials that qualified her for the position.

“In all the positions she has held, she exhibited a high level of competence and with that, she will bring forth her experience and motherly disposition to bear,” they pointed out.

They stressed the fact that as a woman, she would be seen as a representative of the womenfolk, adding “It is high time women be given the opportunity. Train a woman, you have trained a nation.”

It will be recalled that the Publicity Secretaries of the APC in the South East had last week called on Hon Femi Gbajiabiamila, one of the favoured aspirants for the House of Representatives speakership to drop his ambition for a South East candidate in the spirit of equity and fairness.

The Centre for AntiCorruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has condemned the continued detention of former Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Monday Ubani, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and calls for his immediate release or he be charged to court.

This is even as Ubani, a political activist and lawyer yesterday allegedly slumped after suffering severe dehydration and high blood pressure at the EFCC custody.

In a press release issued by CACOL’s Coordinator for Media and Publications, Adegboyega Otunuga, on behalf of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran, he said, “Our attention has been drawn to the arrest and continued detention of Mr. Monday Ubani, a former Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a former Chairman, Ikeja branch of same NBA, by the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission).

“Investigations revealed that he was purportedly detained, alongside a former Bayelsa State lawmaker, one Senator Christopher Enai, for standing sureties in a corruption case, involving a former Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Ngozi Olojeme.

“They have been in EFCC custody for over three weeks, during which their lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) approached a Federal High Court in Apo village,

Abuja and consequently secured an order for administrative bail or be charged to court immediately.

“However, since this order was given by a court of competent jurisdiction for Ubani’s release or instruction to charge him to court on March 26, 2019, the EFCC leadership has acted in clear violation of extant laws of the land and relevant constitutional provisions by disregarding the court order and continuously violating the rights of those detained without any formal order to that effect by any court of the land.

“We, therefore, aver that CACOL, as an anti-corruption organisation would not stand by and watch the fundamental rights of ordinary Nigerians to be violated, without recourse to judicial pronouncements for such, under whatever guise.

“It is our conviction that no society survives through the rules of the thumb or complete disregard for the rule of law. It is in this wise that we join other well-meaning Nigerians to ask that the EFCC should adhere to this judicial order or have recourse to a higher court of competence to set aside that order, if necessary.”

The CACOL boss added, “The fight against corruption, though very necessary and imperative, cannot and should not be waged with disdain for the rule of law and it is our belief that any Nigerian, including Attorneys, have rights to stand sureties except where

otherwise stated by a relevant court; and if in the course of doing this, the accused absconds or something untoward is suspected, the right thing to do by the anti-graft agency approaches a competent court on why such sureties must suffer any detention or inconvenience, while it could only act on such pronouncement as given by the court.

“A situation where the life of a surety was almost lost while in such illegal detention could have cost the fight against corruption serious setback, as well as much embarrassment to the Federal Government and its anti-corruption agencies, hence, the need for EFCC to always be mindful of legal provisions at all times.”

A member of Ubani’s family in an interview with another newspaper has revealed that Ubani slumped after suffering severe dehydration and high blood pressure.

The family member said: “Ubani would have died today (yesterday) if some persons had not intervened and rushed him to the hospital after he collapsed in EFCC cell.

“It is very disheartening that the EFCC has chosen to continue to detain him despite a court order that instructed that he be released or be charged to court.

“We are begging well-meaning Nigerians to appeal to the EFCC chairman to comply with court order and release Ubani,” the Ubani family member said.

Akwa Ibom election: Tribunal receives over 34 petitions against PDP The Governorship, National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State says it has received no fewer than 34 petitions as at April 1.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the Tribunal Secretary in the state, Mr Sidiq Abubakar made this known in a document made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Uyo. Abubakar said that one of the petitions was filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Mr Nsima Ekere against Gov. Udom Emmanuel of the Peoples

Democratic Party (PDP).

He said the tribunal also received two petitions emanating from the senatorial election, adding that Sen. Godswill Akpabio of APC filed one against Mr Christopher Ekpenyong of the PDP from Akwa Ibom North West.

The secretary of the tribunal also said that Mr Bassey Etim of APC filed another petition against Sen. Bassey Akpan of the PDP from Akwa Ibom North East.

He said eight petitions emanated from the House of Representatives contest and 23 petitions from the State House of Assembly elections out of the 26 House of Assembly

seats.

According to Abubakar, “We have received 34 petitions, including that of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Mr Nsima Ekere, two petitions from the Senate, eight from the House of Representatives.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal also received one petition filed by the PDP House of Assembly candidate, Mr Gerald Umoh against Mr Nse Ntuen of the APC from Essien Udim State Constituency.

No date has been fixed for the tribunal to begin its sitting.

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Faces at the inauguration of a 139-member Transition Committee

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TRUSTEES: 1.OLADIPO GEORGE OWOLABI - CHAIRMAN 2.OLADIPO OLUWASEUN ADEKEMI - SECRETARY 3.AYANFE JOSEPH DAYO - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE NATION. 2. TO PROVIDE A MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD THROUGH PLANTING OF CHURCHES, THE ORGANIZATION OF PARA-CHURCH MINISTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS IN ORDER TO REACH ANY PERSON IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE,COLOUR AND NATIONALITY. 3. TO INDICATE AND PROMOTE EVANGELISM 4. SOUL WINNING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY PREACHING 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: CHAIRMAN

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NO. 1AC4W-1C64Z-5DC3R-13A60-20, WITH FILE NO. MISC 52008 IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 2804 CADASTRAL ZONE A06, MAITAMA DISTRICT ABUJA. BELONGING TO EFAB PROPERTIES LIMITED. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO RECOVER SAME PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE CONTACT BAR. NDUBUISI A N OF OBINNA AJOKU & CO, NO. 6A GOBA CLOSE WUSE II, ABUJA. 07039860886.

ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

Classified 18 Abc

PAEDIATRIC SICKLE SUPPORT INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. STEPHEN ADESHINA ADEOLA 2. MRS. RALPH GRACE UFEDO 3. DR. MIRIAN KENECHUKWU KACHIKWU. 4. EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA ORJIH 5. PROF. UCHE HENRIETTA NNEBE-AGUMADU 6. MR. ADAMU YERIMA KUTA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROVIDE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO INFANTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA. 2. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN LIVING WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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YOUNG MILLIONAIRE CLUB ABUJA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ISMAILA ABDULSALAM PRESIDENT 2. YINKA OBISESAN. VP 3. ADEBIYI ADEYEMI. SEC 4. ALABA OLALEYE MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR AKINFOLARIN TIMOTHY MORAKINYO 2. MRS. MORAKINYO BUKOLA OLAMIDE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS 2. WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND FAMILY WITHIN THE ABUJA COMMUNITY.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

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

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

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

SIGN BY SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HARVEST TIME WORLD MISSION FOR NIGERIA

GREAT MERCY FIRE & MIRACLE MINISTRY INT’L.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. FRANKLIN NECHI 2. JANE KIMEMIA 3. JUANITA NECHI 4. ISAAC IMO 5. AZUKA OWETE

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. RICHARD IKENNA PHILIP -PRESIDENT 2. SOWARDS LISA WRIGHT - SECRETARY 3.SOWARDS AMANDA RENEE - TREASURER 4 WRIGHT DONNA SAVINCKI - MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. SUNIL THADANI 2. PRAKASH KESWANI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WIPE OUT POVERTY IN THE SOCIETY THROUGH EDUCATION. 2.TO GIVE SUCCOR TO THE UNREACHED IN THE SOCIETY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE GOLF GAME IN NIGERIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I. TO PROMOTE ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE’S RIGHT, JUSTICE, EQUITY AND FAIRNESS.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: SWIM PARTNERS 08068875363.

SOULS GOD’S HEART BEAT FOUNDATION

OKPUNOEGBU DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990

TRUSTEES: 1. PROGRESS FAVOUR NGOZI 2. PROGRESS UGOCHUKWU EBERE 3. IDOGWU CHINONSO AUGUSTINA

TRUSTEES: 1. NZERIBE CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL 2. JIDEOFOR AUGUSTINE CHUKWUELOKA 3. ELEODI LOUIS EBUBE. 4. NNORUKA AMOBI SUNDAY. 5. CHIDOLUE ECHEZONA NNAEBUKA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO EMPOWER INDIGENT WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND POOR PEOPLE WHO ARE TRULY BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: AZUBUIKE EZEBIALU GATT FIRM 36 SANNIEZ STREET, ONITSHA

CONFAB OF SENIOR MEN CLUB

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) ADENIRAN ADEMOLA BASHIR - PRESIDENT (2) LANLEHIN OLADIRAN SEKONI - SECRETARY/ADMIN (3) THOMAS ADEWUNMI TOYIN- TREASURER/FINANCIAL SECRETARY (4) OLOKUNOLA OLAYINKA AFEEZ - DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS (5) OJO SAMUEL OLALEKAN- MEMBER (6) OMODUNBI OLUNIYI JOSEPH - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AND SUPPORT THE GENERAL WELL BEING OF MEMBERS (2) TO PROMOTE CONFAB AND GIVE A TREMENDOUS RECOGNITION GLOBALLY (3) TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF GOAL GOVERNANCE AND GOAL CITIZENSHIP (4) TO TAKE AN ACTIVE INTEREST IN THE CIVIL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND MORAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY:- SECRETARY

MR. AMOS FOLORUNSHO

SULEIMAN SAHEED

OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL NAWFIA, CLASS OF 97

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF CAMA 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OWUH KINGSLEY NKEMAKONAM -CHAIRMAN 2. ADIBE ARINZE GREGORY -GENERAL SECRETARY 3. OKEKE IFEANYI OSITA -MEMBER

AIM AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: UDEOGU OBINNA ESQ.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. PROMOTE PEACE AND FORGE STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS AMONG MEMBERS 2. SUPPORT OBAOCSSN ‘97’IN IT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 3. RENDER SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MANAGEMENT. 4. ADOPT SUCH OTHER OBJECTIVES IN THE INTEREST OF OBAOCSSN. 5. GIVE BACK AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF CSSN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUYI IRONSI MAITAIMA DISTRICT , ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: BARRISTER TOCHUKWU ABOH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) ODUBANJO BABAJIDE -CHAIRMAN (2) OLOGUN SARAH OLUWASEMILOGO -SECRETARY (3) ADEKOYA OLAYEMI JADESOLA -TREASURER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO EMPOWER THROUGH IMPARTING OF KNOWLEDGE TO WOMEN & CHILDREN IN ORDER TO CURB VIOLENCE IN OUR SOCIETY 2. PROVIDING SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, P.M.B. 198 GARKI, FCT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

I FOREMRLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR. AMOS FUNSHO. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR. AMOS FOLORUNSHO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FOREMRLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAHEED SULYMAN. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SULEIMAN SAHEED ABIODUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FOREMRLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ARIWODOLA CATHERINE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKETOLA C. AYOMIDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OKETOLA C. AYOMIDE

MUHEEB RIDWANIYAH I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IBRAHIM RIDWANIYAH TEMITOPE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUHEEB RIDWANIYAH TEMITOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. ABIGAIL ONYEKACHI I, FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ABIGAIL ONYEKACHI NWAFOR. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. ABIGAIL ONYEKACHI ONU. ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

UMEONONIGWE JUSTINA I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZIKE JUSTINA IJEOMA. WISH TO BE KNOWN AS AND ADDRESSED AS UMEONONIGWE JUSTINA IJEOMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

DR (MRS) OLADIJO GRACE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DR (MRS ) OGUNDIJO GRACE JUMOKE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DR (MRS) OLADIJO GRACE JUMOKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DUKU NNAMDI T, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS DURU, THEO-JOSEPH NNAMDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DURU, THEO-JOSEPH

EZEH MARTINA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEH MARTINA PHILIP, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEH MARTINA UCHENNA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE

BENITA MOORE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BENITA OM MOORE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BENITA MOORE EZENWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWATU WISDOM CHUKWUEBUKA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWATU CHUKWUEBUKA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWATU WISDOM CHUKWUEBUKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS BLESSING SUNDAY

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BLESSING OTOWULA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS BLESSING SUNDAY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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19 Classified Lac

ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR PUBLIC SERVANTS WELFARE OBUOFFIA 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 ACT OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

ENGR. GABRIEL NNAJI 2.

EVANG. STEPHEN A. OGBO 3.

AGBO EMMANUEL

CHAIRMAN

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1) TO PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS IN OBUOFFIA AND ENVIRONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ASSEMBLY OF REDEEMED CHURCH OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1) REV. GABRIEL YOUNG ONU 2) TIMOTHY OBIORA OKAKA 3) PETER CLIFFORD ANIKEM 4) EMMANUEL NWEKE 5) EGWU AGWU 6) OPENE CHUKWUMA 7) MBA ARIWODO NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1) APOSTLE EMMANUEL CHIJIOKE ANYANWU GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 2) APOSTLE EMMANUEL CHIKE NWAKIRE ASST. GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 3) APOSTLE SAMUEL IKECHI IROEGBU GENERAL SECRETARY 4) PROFESSOR J.C. OKAKA 5) ELDER KINGSELY C. ADIGHIBE 6) ELDER GODWIN OBIOMA EJIMGINI 7) ELDER ERNEST C. ANAELE AIMS & OBJECTIVES REMAINS SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THE CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: ENGR. GABRIEL NNAJI CHAIRMAN

ESAN UNITED SOCIAL CLUB OF PORT HARCOURT.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. INEGBENOSE ALEX - PRESIDENT 2. AGENE SUNDAY OJEIFOH - SECRETARY 3. UKOKOBILI CHRISTOPHER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PROGRESS OF MEMBERS, 2. TO ADVANCE THE FINANCIAL WELLBEING OF MEMBERS ETC. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED:

TRUSTEES

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. KEBORKWU EMMANUEL NDUKA –GENERAL OVERSEER 2. EMMANUEL ANNE IFECHUKWUDE OFUME- SECRETARY/TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO ALL THE COUNTRY AND ALL OVER THE WORLD AS COMMANDED BY GOD. 2. TO ESTABLISH LOCAL CHURCHES. 3. TO TRAIN EVANGELISTS AND CHURCH MINISTERS THROUGH OUR FACULTY AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. 4. TO TRAIN PRAYER WARRIORS THAT WILL DELIVER THOSE OPPRESSED BY THE DEVIL AND COMMAND PEACE IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. 5. TO PRINT, PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE RELIGIOUS LITERATURE. 6. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH 7. TO PROVIDE ANTENATAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FAITH HOME, IN ORDER TO ENHANCE WOMEN WELFARE IN COLLABORATION WITH LICENSED HEALTH/ MEDICAL OFFICERS. 8.TO ORGANIZE WORD OF GLORY AND SALVATION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY EVANGELICAL CENTRAL TEAM WHOSE DUTIES INCLUDE TO MINISTER TO THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: NWOSU CHINEDU SABINUS ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

PRINCEWILL DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. PRINCEWILL TAMUNOIBELEMA 2. TAM-PRINCEWILL CATHERINE 3. PRINCEWILL IBIERE C. 4. CLINTON OPIRITE 5. KIO-WEST EBENEZER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. ENGAGE IN ADVOCACY PARTICULARLY LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TO INFLUENCE LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CONCERN ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 2. TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACROSS BOARD 3. TO PROMOTE WEALTH CREATION & ECONOMIC GROWTH OF COMMUNITIES USING THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES 4. TO FORESTALL A GOOD WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE. 5. TO WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH COMPANIES LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TO IMPROVE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF RURAL COMMUNITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART’ C’ OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990 .

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1) GERALD OKEY OSUAGWU 2) STELLA CHINONYE NJEMANZE 3) OHALE CHINWE OSUAGWU

PRESIDENT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. PROVIDE CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: GERALD OKEY OSUAGWU. (PRESIDENT)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. YOUTH AND WOMAN EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR - GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : PASTOR ADENIYI ADESANMI

CALVARY INTERNATIONAL BELIEVERS GOSPEL CENTRE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: (1) BISHOP UCHEGBU JUDE AZUBUIKE (2) UCHEGBU NGOZI VIRGINIA (3) GEORGINA AKURUKA (4) IHEDIOHA GLADYS (5) UKAKO JANE OLUCHI (6) CHIJINDU UMUNNAKWE

AIMS/OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SERVICE TO IMPROVE THE AWARENESS, INVOLVEMENT, PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF GENERAL PUBLIC TO HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SERVICE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO CREATE A SOLID AND CREDIBLE SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF HUMANITY. (2) TO RECOVER THE LOST SHEEP AND THE AFFLICTED. (3) TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE FOR THE CONTINUOUS USE OF THEIR POTENTIALS FOR THE EXPANSION OF GOD’S KINGDOM.

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

AUCTION SALES

. THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES; ASH CAMRY RR37AAA, HONDA ACCORD KED379AA, HONDA CRV REG. NO. CC797AGN, PASSAT CAR REG. NO. ABA749AA, NISSAN CAR ABA645RA, TRICYCLES AND MOTORCYCLES OF DIFFERENT TYPES AND OTHER ASSORTED ITEMS ARRESTED AND IMPOUND IN THE FOLLOWING POLICE DIVISIONS: AREA COMMAND, ABA, SAS OBEHIE, OWERINTA AND ABAYI DIVISION SHALL BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AFTER 14 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. THE POLICE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY ITEM SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AFTER THE 14 DAYS NOTICE. SIGNED: SIR ANTHONY ANAEGE AUCTIONEER 08036727080

JUBILEE CITY ASSEMBLY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY EIGHT DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BISHOP UCHEGBU JUDE AZUBUIKE NO 10, ROAD 28, TOWN 4, FEDERAL HOUSING ESTATE, NEW OWERRI, IMO STATE.

SAMARITAN FOR BETTER LIFE INITIATIVE. THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. ODJUGO EJAETA ABEL. 2. ODJUGO JOSEPH EFE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1.TO REACH OUT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO REACH OUT TO THE AGED AND THE ELDERLY. 3. TO EMPOWER THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; TRUSTEES.

SANCTUARY WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. OHAKA FRED CHIDI - CHAIRMAN. 2. OHAKA JEFF EBERECHI - SECRETARY. 3. OHAKA, JOSEPHINE AMUKERU. 4. JUSTINA C., OHAKA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. KALU NWANKWO - CHAIRMAN 2. GRACE UDUMA JOSEPH - SECRETARY

AIMS/OBJECTIVES; 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN EVERY NATION. 2. TO RAISE MEN AND WOMEN OF PRAYER THROUGH THE WORD OF FAITH. 3. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED; PRINCEWILL TAMUNOIBELEMAM

SELFLESS INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. PST. ADENIYI ADESANMI - CHAIRMAN 2. FATAI ADENEKAN 3. FOLAYEMI OLAYINKA 4. REV. MICHAEL AJALA 5. MR BILLIAMINU ELETU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EKANEM NYARAWO EFFIONG 2. EKANEM BEATRICE NGOZI 3. ATAMUNOTORU ANIKARA STANFORD

SIGNED: EKANEM NYARAWO EFFIONG

WORDOFGLORYANDSALVATIONINTERNATIONALMINISTRY

MERCYLAND GLOBAL FOUNDATION

61,PRINCE ADEWUNMI ODUTALA ROAD, VIA AYOBO, LAGOS. THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES. AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO FOSTER ABSOLUTE UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 2. TO PROMOTE LOVE, PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE MEMBERS IRRESPECTIVE OF ETHNICITY, TRIBE, STATE OF ORIGIN AND POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED; CHAIRMAN.

SIGNED; CHAIRMAN.

MRS AKOREDE ADENIKE

I,FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS ADEBAYO ADENIKE ABOSEDE NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESSED AS MRS AKOREDE ADENIKE BOSE HENCEFORT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERN AND THE PUBLIC. SHOULD NOTE.

BALOGUN JOAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OKOLO JOAN OBIAJULU , NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS BALOGUN JOAN OBIAJULU. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE

MRS AYANYINKA BLESSING

I, FORMERLY MISS SOYEMI BLESSING BUSAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AYANYINKA BLESSING BUSAYO SOYEMI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

NWAFOR NDUBUISI AUGUSTIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWEFOR NDUBUISI PAUL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAFOR NDUBUISI AUGUSTIN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AKINOLA KABIRAT

IBRAHIM KABIRAT ABOSEDE IS THE SAME PERSON AS AKINOLA KABIRAT ABOSEDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AKINOLA KABIRAT ABOSEDE.ALL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JOE- ABEL VIOLA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NJOKU VIOLA NWANNEKA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOE- ABEL VIOLA NWANNEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. SERVICES BEVERAGES AFRICA (SBA) & GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS OLUWAREMI ESTHER

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEGBEMIRO ESTHER OLUWATOMISIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWAREMI ESTHER OLUWATOMISIN.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERNED PLEASE TAKE NOTE

ADEWUMI TEMITOPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMITOPE AKANBI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEWUMI TEMITOPE CHRISTANIA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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JOHN ONYINYECHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUKWE FRANCA VINCENT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHN ONYINYECHI FRANCA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JOLAOSO OLUWABUKUNOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOLAOSO OLUWABUKUNOLA DORCAS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOLAOSO OLUWABUKUNOLA ADEOLA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS NAOMI OKOREJIOR

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ABDUL-MALIK OKOREJIOR NAOMI EJEH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NAOMI OKOREJIOR. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MR ROME EROMORA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UROROMUFONI EROMORA IGHRAKPATA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR ROME EROMORA YEROME. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OWOLOYE FOLASHADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLOYE JOKE SADE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLOYE FOLASHADE FUNKE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AJALA RAHMAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALIU AJALA RAHMAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJALA RAHMAN AKANDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE. CHANGE OF NAME/DECLARATION OF AGE:

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FLORENCE YAKUBU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKILA CHRISTIANA SUNDAY. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 25/10/1993. NOT 01/01/1992.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

KUTEYI HANNAH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABODUNRIN HANNAH OLUFUNMILAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KUTEYI HANNAH OLUFUNMILAYO . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

IDOWU SAMSON

CORECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS AZIAKPO MICHAEL IN MY ACCOUNT WITH FIRST BANK INSTEAD OF AZIAKPO MICHEL. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS AZIAKPO MICHEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

AJOBIEWE BUKOLA

.I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABE BUKOLA BLESSING NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJOBIEWE BUKOLA BLESSING. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS RAHMAN TEMITOPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEDOKUN TEMITOPE NOFISAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS RAHMAN TEMITOPE NOFISAT. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ORTEGA DAVID

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JEBRUME OGHENETEGA DAVID NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORTEGA DAVID. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OMOTOLA NSIKAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOLA ANNE ALABI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOLA NSIKAN UKPONG. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SALIF SANDWIDI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALIF AHMAD SANDWIDI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SALIF SANDWIDI. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 1/ 1 /1988 . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

AINA BISOLA SISERA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAMADE BISOLA SISERA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AINA BISOLA SISERA. DUE TO MARRIAGE . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

OLORUNFEMI AYODELE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO AYODELE MARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLORUNFEMI AYODELE MARY. DUE TO CHANGE IN MARITAL STATUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

JAMES DAVID

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOWU SAMSON SHOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IDOWU SAMSON-OLUWAFEMI SHOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DIXON JAMES AKINNUBI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JAMES DAVID FOLARIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

SAHEED ADEWUNMI

OMOTOYE PRINCE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BELLO ADEWUNMI OLADUNNI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAHEED ADEWUNMI OLADUNNI .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME. IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS ( INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT) MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS SABA BARAKAH OLUWATOSIN WHILE IN SOME OTHER DOCUMENTS IT WAS WRITTEN AS SABA BARAKAH ADEDAMOLA .I AM THE ONE BEARING ALL THE NAMES. NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS SABA BARAKAH

ADEDAMOLA

OLUWATOSIN.

ALL

DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWATOBILOBA PRINCE EMMANUEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMOTOYE PRINCE EMMANUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS (BVN/GT BANK ACCOUNT) MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS MONSURAH ETAMIHANA ATOHENGBE WHILE IN SOME OTHER ONES (UBA BANK ACCOUNT) IT WAS WRITTEN AS MONSURAH ATOHENGBE AND ATOHENGBE MONSURAH ETAMIHANA .I AM THE ONE BEARING ALL THE NAMES. NOW TO BE KNOWN AS ATOHENGBE MONSURAH ETAMIHANA. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

ARAMIDE OLABISI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLANIYI OLABISI OLAMIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ARAMIDE OLABISI OLAMIDE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AKINBIYI GLORIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDET GLORIA OTOBONG NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKINBIYI GLORIA OTOBONG. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS RAHMAN TEMITOPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEDOKUN TEMITOPE NOFISAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS RAHMAN TEMITOPE NOFISAT. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS ORTEGA CHIDIMMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OKOYE CHIDINMA PRAISE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ORTEGA CHIDIMMA PRAISE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

DANIA ELIZABETH

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONIFADE ELIZABETH GBEMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIA ELIZABETH GBEMI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GLORIA EMMANUEL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JONATHAN GLORIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GLORIA EMMANUEL KANTO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

ANERVA FOLASADE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYOAELE FOLASADE RACHEAL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ANERVA FOLASADE RACHEAL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

TEJUMADE ADEWALE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLATUNJI ADESEGUN ADEWALE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEJUMADE ADEWALE MARK. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

FUNMILADE YETUNDE

ONYENWE CHIAMAKA

ADDITION/COMPLETION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BONIFACE CHIAMAKA BLESSING NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONYENWE CHIAMAKA VANESSA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MOYOSOREOLUWA KEHINDE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOFOLUWASHO KEHINDE AYANWAMIDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOYOSOREOLUWA KEHINDE AYANWAMIDE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BAMBE OLUWADAMILARE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAMBE OLABAMIDELE OLUWADAMILARE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BAMBE OLUWADAMILARE SYLVESTER. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORECTION OF NAME

ATINUKE REBECCA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ATINUKE ADEKUNLE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ATINUKE REBECCA IKUSHIMO. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OJO TONY OLUWATOYIN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLOWOYEYE OJO TONY AND OLOWOYEYE OJO TOYIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJO TONY OLUWATOYIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

IKWIGWU MACAULAY ADDITION OF NAME: I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKWIGWU MACAULAY AS IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS NOW WISH TO ADD OGHNOVO TO MY NAME. HENCEFORTH I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKWIGWU MACAULAY OGHNOVO .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

MBONU RAYMOND AS MARTINS RAYMOND CHIMARAOKE WISH

TO

BE

KNOWN

AND

MBONU RAYMOND

CHIMARAOKE.

ALL

FORMER

DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

BALOGUN MUSILIMOT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNMILADE YETUNDE FATUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FUNMILADE YETUNDE FATUNDE .

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBAYEMI MUSILIMOT AJOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN MUSILIMOT AJOKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME.

CORRECTION OF NAME.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS (BVN) MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS ABUBAKAR QUASIM ABIDEMI

INSTEAD

OF BAKARE QASIM ABIDEMI . I WAS BORN ON 03/03/1975 NOT 03/03/1974. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE: I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MISS KADRI RISIKAT MORENIKE GOT MARRIED TO MR. SHAMUSIDEEN .O. DUROJAIYE IN A MARRIAGE CONDUCTED AT NO 26 BALOGUN ILAWE STREET, ALAPERE, KETU LAGOS STATE ON 22/12/2002.

THE MARRIAGE RECEIVED THE BLESSING OF BOTH PARENTS AND NECESSARY DOWRY WAS PAID DUE OF THIS I WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MRS DUROJAIYE RISIKAT ADENIKE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OGUNYOMI BABATUNDE ADEBAYO INSTEAD OF OGUNYOMI BABATUNDE ELIJAH. . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, ABRAHAM DAVID ADESOJI SAME PERSON AS

I AM

ABRAHAM DAVID

OLAMIDE. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABRAHAM DAVID ADESOJI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

UZOMA CHIDIMMA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MBA CHIDIMMA ALOYSIUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UZOMA CHIDIMMA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHIA JULIET NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHIEARI JULIET CHINYERE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NDUBUISI UDOCHUKWU

GENERAL

OMOLOLA OMOYEMI I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OMOLOLA OMOYEMI OGUNRINDE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS OMOLOLA OMOYEMI SHIFATU. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE. CORECTION OF NAME THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS DOSUNMU WALIU OLAMILEKAN DURING MY JAMB REGISTRATION INSTEAD OF DOSUNMU ABDUL-WALIU ADEWALE. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS DOSUNMU ABDUL-WALIU ADEWALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

UWAKA CHRISTIANA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MANGKALU CHRISTIANA ENYIDIYA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UWAKA CHRISTIANA ENYIDIYA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

LAWAL JERETON

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARIERE JERETON TIVE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS LAWAL JERETON TIVE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ALAYANDE RAIMAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IROHAM UDOCHUKWU JONAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDUBUISI UDOCHUKWU. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AZEEZ RAIMAT ADENIKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALAYANDE RAIMAT ADENIKE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ADIBEEZEONYE JOHNBOSCO

MRS OMINYI QUEEN I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OBO QUEEN AJA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OMINYI QUEEN AJA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADIBE, JOHNBOSCO EZEONYE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADIBEEZEONYE, JOHNBOSCO CHIGOZIE. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AMADI CYNTHIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HELEN AMADI UGOCHI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMADI CYNTHIA UGOCHI. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 18 AUGUST 1998 AND NOT 13 MARCH 1997.

FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS MOYOSOLA OMOLOLA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED

ADDRESSED AS

TEMITOPE CHRISTIANA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMITOPE CHRISTIANA ALLEN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TEMITOPE CHRISTIANA IMOISILI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OHIEARI JULIET CHINYERE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OKONKWO ECHEZONA DANIEL IN MY BVN INSTEAD OF UWAEGBULEM ECHEZONA DANIEL. THAT MY CORRECT NAME IS UWAEGBULEM ECHEZONA DANIEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NOW

I FORMERLY KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ASEKHAREN CYNTHIA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS ASEKHAREN CYNTHIA OSASUMWEN. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITY CONCERN PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MOYOSOLA OMOLOLA PEDRO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MOYOSOLA OMOLOLA OKOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME : IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENT MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS SHOLA SHOYOYE SAUNAKA. ALSO APPEAR AS OLUSOLA SHOYOYE K. I AM SAME PERSON BEARING ALL THE NAMES. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

OHIEGBOMWAN JULIUS

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FELIX ALOGIE OKHUESE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHIEGBOMWAN JULIUS. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 18/02/1961 NOT 07/07/1957 . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

NUHU JOB

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYUBA NUHU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NUHU JOB PHADA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

AUGUSTINE WILLIAM

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AUGUSTINE FRIDAY OGBEIWI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AUGUSTINE WILLIAM OGBEIWI. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ORIOLA TAIWO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORIOLA OMONIGBENIOLA TAIWO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ORIOLA TAIWO SAIDAT. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS LASISI LILIAN FOLAGBADE INSTEAD OF LASISI LILIAN OMOKAFE. CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 17/12/1969.

ALL DOCUMENTS/ CREDENTIALS BEARING THE NAMES ARE VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CHINWEIKE TONY I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBINN CHINWEIKE NGENE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

CHINWEIKE TONY MOSES. DATE

OF BIRTH IS 20-9-1982. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS IDAGBUE FAVOUR UKACHUKWU INSTEAD OF IDAGBUE SUNDAY UKACHUKWU (ON MY FIRST BANK ACCOUNT.). ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC KINDLY TAKE NOTE.

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Super Falcons land in Spain, to face UMF Selfoss, Canada The Super Falcons of Nigeria, are fully settled in Spain ahead of their preparatory games against Icelandic first division club, UMF Selfoss and Canada in Spain.

The nine-time African champions will take on UMF Selfoss on Thursday, 4th April, before battling with the Canadians on Monday, four days later.

Both games will be played in the city of Murcia.

Thomas Dennerby‘s side having played six friendlies – two at the China Tournament in Meizhou in January and four matches at the Cyprus Women’s Cup will also take part in the eightnation WAFU B Women’s Tournament in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in May. The eight-nation WAFU B Women’s Tournament will hold from the 8th of May to the 18th with hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Togo, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic taking part.

The draw ceremony for the WAFU B Tournament has been scheduled for CORRECTION OF NAME:

Tuesday, 16th April.

After the WAFU Cup tourney, the Super Falcons will move to the Avita Resort in Bad Tatzmannsdorf in Austria for their final camping ahead of the 8th c finals, which kicks off from June 7 to July 7.

The Super Falcons will take on Norway, Korea Republic and tournament host France in the group stage of the competition.

24 SUPER FALCONS IN SPAIN Goalkeepers: Tochukwu Oluehi; Alaba

OLUWADAMILARE OLUWAFEMI

IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS ONYEMACAMBELL HELEN IDOWU INSTEAD OF HELEN IDOWU ENAKPOMU. MY CORRECT NAME IS HELEN IDOWU ENAKPOMU. I WAS BORN ON THE 06-08-1963. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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INNOCENT CHINEDU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMENIKE FELIX OBIECHINA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS INNOCENT CHINEDU OBIECHINA. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS 01/10/1988 INSTEAD OF 01/10/1990. THAT MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 01/10/1990. ALL DOCUMENT BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMAKALOWX SUNNY CONQUERORS, NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OMAKALOO BUSHFALLOW, AND I WAS BORN ON 23/12/1986 NOT 23/12/1985. ALL DOCUMENT BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

EMMANUEL FRANKLIN

Jonathan; Chiamaka Nnadozie Defenders: Faith Michael; Onome Ebi; Osinachi Ohale; Josephine Chukwunonye; Ngozi Ebere; Patricia George Midfielders: Ngozi Okobi; Rita Chikwelu; Halimatu Ayinde; Cecilia Nku; Ogonna Chukwudi Forwards: Asisat Oshoala; Rasheedat Ajibade; Anam Imo; Chinaza Uchendu; Courtney Dike; Desire Oparanozie; IniAbasi Umotong; Alice Ogebe; Antionette Oyedupe Payne; Uchenna Kanu.

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MRS. OKEKE NANCY

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MRS MADUKA CHIZOBA

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AKPATA ONYINYECHUKWU

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NWACHUKWU UCHENNA

Fifa Women’s World Cup Trophy arrives Nigeria April 11 Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation will on April 11 at Transcorp Hotel, receive the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy designed by the world football governing body to give opportunity to millions of football fans to see the most coveted Gold Trophy before the kick off quadrennial soccer event in France.

The head of NFF secretariat, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed alongside other departmental heads will receive Fifa Trophy Tour delegation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport before moving to the Transcorp Hotel for the official presentation to the sport press and football fans.

The Trophy Tour kicked off 24th February, 2019 in Paris, France with Fifa legends Kristine Lily and Lara George, sending the trophy off on its whirlwind world tour.

The Trophy Tour will see various members of the Fifa legends squad

UCHE GIFT EBERECHI

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TIJANI RUKAYAT

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join the trophy at several stops throughout the tour which will last for more than two months and conclude in Paris, France on 2nd May, 2019.

The women’s world cup trophy will go round the countries that qualified for the world cup and already 16 countries have so far visited as Africa will take its turn on April 7th, starting from Durban, South Africa before moving to Yaounde, Cameroon, April 9th to Abuja, Nigeria April 11. The Trophy will leave Abuja on 12th to Oslo, Norway to be received on April 13.

The last nation to be visited will be Toronto, Canada on April 30.

MRS. AYEBI AZAZI

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IKUYINMINU BUKOLA

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MRS. ADENIJI LYDIA

CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

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I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MEDI OLADELE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLAMEDI DELE. THAT I WAS BORN ON THE 30TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1970. ALL DOCUMENT BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

BONIFACE EMMANUEL

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MRS OBODOUGO CHIAMAKA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EZE CHIAMAKA CYNTHIA,NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS

MRS

OBODOUGO

CHIAMAKA

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OBALU JOHN-KENNEDY

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OMOTUNDE OLUWASEUN

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NGENEANICHI CHARITY

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME THAT ON SOME OF MY DOCUMENTS, MY NAME

APPEARS

AS

OLADOSU

OLAYINKA,

WHILE ON OTHERS, IT APPEARS AS OLADOSU ABIDEEN OLAYINKA. THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING BOTH NAMES MENTIONED ABOVE. THAT ALL THE DOCUMENTS BEARING BOTH

NAMES

ARE

MINE

AND

REMAIN

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EDUCATION TIMESg Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, April 4, 2019

2019 UTME: JAMB reschedules printing of exam slips to April 4 The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled printing of the 2019/20 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) slips to Thursday, April 4.

JAMB’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.

NAN reports that the printing of the examination slips was initially scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 2.

Benjamin said the shift in date came after 14 Computer Based Tests (CBT) centres were on Monday, suspended due to infractions during the board’s conduct of Mock UTME, including an incident where JAMB staff were attacked at one of its centres.

“The suspension has caused some distortion in the initial arrangement and the board will have to relocate candidates who were scheduled to write in the affected centres to other suitable centres.

“We all know that one of the essence of the mock exercise was to check the level of preparedness of not only candidates but also centres that keep to the rules and regulations of the board.

“It is to check on centres that are desperate to cheat and to make sure that they do not achieve their aim.

“Immediately after the exercise yesterday, we went into a meeting and examined the conduct of the exercise, identified the structural problems and made adjustments immediately.

“We want to ensure no centre fails during the conduct of the exercise.

“So we need today and tomorrow to redistribute the candidates affected by these suspended centres who had planned to extort them, defraud and frustrate the system, to centres that are more suitable, then printing can begin Thursday. ” He added that the board was putting all hands on deck to ensure that candidates sat for the examination in centres where they were safe, suitable and conducive for the exercise that would be globally accepted.

He apologised to all candidates of the examination for the inconvenience caused, adding that the board’s intention remained to give its best, and ensure a hitch-free and successful exercise.

NAN recalls that Prof. Ishaq Oloyede on Monday said that the board had de-listed 14 CBT centres out of the 712 accredited due to infractions like technical hitch and deceit.

Yabatech Rector admonishes new Deans to see offices as call to service Esther Taiwo

L-R: The Chairman, Governing Council, Dr. Wale Babalakin; the 77-year-old graduate; Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof Toyin Ogundipe and Prof. Ben. Oghojafor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor ( Management Services) during the 50th convocation ceremony of the university...on Tuesday.

UNILAG graduates 74-year-old woman at 50th convocation A 77-year-old female retiree was among the 1,008 students of the Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, who were awarded first degree on Tuesday at the institution’s 2017/2018 Convocation Ceremonies.

The convocation was the university’s 50th.

The retiree, who refused to mention her name to journalists, said that the achievement was her dream come true.

“I studied guidance and counselling and I am most grateful to God Almighty who made me to see this day. “ I will not like my name to be mentioned because I know where I am coming from and what I am protecting.

“I am a retired officer. I have worked in a lot of countries around the world and also in Nigeria, where I finally retired,’’ she told journalists.

She added that she went for the degree programme because she did not want to sit at home after retirement.

“You know when you retire like that, you will not want to stay at home and be dying slowly, she said.

According to the retiree, no one should feel too old to go to school as learning remains a life-long adventure.

“Education has no limit. It is from cradle to death in order for one to add value to the society,’’ she said.

She advised parents to do their best to give their children the best education.

“Every woman who has an opportunity

of having a child must strive to bring that child up properly through education so that he or she does not become a problem to the society in future,’’ she urged.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, told the congregation that a total of 3,795 students from the Faculties of Arts, Education and Environmental Sciences would be conferred with first degree on Tuesday.

He said that students from the Faculties of Science and Social Sciences would also be awarded first degree on Tuesday – the first day of three-day convocation ceremonies.

According to him, the university will graduate a total of 12,843 students at the ceremonies.

Ogundipe said that 7,438 would be awarded first degree and 5,405, postgraduate degrees.

“This year, the trio of Adeniyi Adeyeye (B.Sc. Insurance), Chinaedum Ogbechi (B.Sc. Business Administration) both of Management Sciences, and Joedicta Ekeh (B.Sc. Pharmacy) have emerged best graduating students with cumulative grade point average of 4.96,’’ he said.

Ogundipe said that the Faculty of Arts, Education and Environmental Sciences would graduate 603, 1008 and 382 students, respectively, on Tuesday.

He added that the Faculty of Science would graduate 964 while Faculty of Social Sciences would graduate 838.

According to him, out of the 3,795

students who would graduate on Tuesday, 104 of them finished in the first class category, including four from the Faculty of Arts, 12 from the Faculty of Education and 22 from the Faculty of Environmental Sciences.

According to him, the others are 48 from the Faculty of Science and 18 from the Faculty of Social Sciences.

“We also have a total of 1,320 graduating students with second class upper division and 1,609 with second class lower division.

“We are also graduating a total of 615 students in the third class category, while 99 others will be graduating with pass grade,’’ Ogundipe, the university’s 12th Vice Chancellor, said.

He said that the university’s management had pursued uncompromising academic standards, local and global networks and innovative fundraising mechanism in an effort to make the institution better.

He said that transformational and transnational leadership and accountability in all the institution’s processes were part of the giant strides it attained recently.

The vice chancellor said that the institution’s microfinance bank would soon begin operation as an additional source of revenue for the university.

According to him, the bank when fully operational, will also assist the university community to access loans to meet financial needs toward house ownership, small scale enterprises, school fees, car purchase and others.

FUNAAB VC restates commitment to staff training Esther Taiwo The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Professor Kolawole Salako, has reaffirmed his support and commitment to staff training for enhanced productivity and service delivery.

Speaking during a 5-Day Training Workshop on Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) organised by the University’s Bursary Department in conjunction with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (Federal Ministry of Finance), Professor Salako commended the Bursary Division for the initiative of organizing a Training Workshop for staff in the Department for improved service delivery.

The vice-chancellor said he strongly believes in productivity and training and would always champion the course of having a level ground for training every member of staff in the University.

Corroborating the Vice-Chancellor, the

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Registrar, Dr. Bola Adekola, said that the GIFMIS Training is yet another opportunity for the Bursary staff to be trained.

He said: “We have said it once or twice that this Administration puts a lot of premium on training because if we are talking about competence, the only thing that sharpens competence is training”.

Reiterating the importance of having a competent workforce, Dr. Adekola said: “In human resources, one major thing that makes human resources what you call human capital is the ability of every person that is employed in that organization to become a resource. It is when they are competent and can deliver that such persons are resources. An employee that is not delivering on his schedule is a liability rather than being a capital for the organisation”.

He added that “in FUNAAB, what we are trying to do is to make everybody that is employed in this University to be a resource of the University, be it gardener, be it clerical, be it the Vice-Chancellor because it is when we are delivering that we can be useful to the community and this community needs everybody”.

The Registrar appreciated the vice-chancellor for his continuous belief and support for training, stating that each time a proposal for training is forwarded to him, he always approves.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Bursar, Mr. Chukwunwike Ezekpeazu, disclosed that the training was borne out of the changes that took place in the Accountant General’s Office with regards to the operation of the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) which all tertiary institutions and Ministries, Departments and Agencies are part of.

He noted that the University’s Bursary Department took the proactive step of organising the Training Workshop in conjunction with the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (Federal Ministry of Finance) to enlighten users of the platform on the migration from the old GIFMIS to the new GIFMIS that involves GIFMIS 1 and GIFMIS 2, adding that the training is probably one of the few that have taken place all over Nigerian Universities.

According to him, GIFMIS is a payment

platform that can also be used for financial reporting and many other things, adding that the Training is going to be of great impact on work done in the Bursary Department.

The Bursar further informed that besides the GIFMIS training, the Bursary Department also runs a monthly internal training programme, where staff meet to discuss job schedule and share ideas between the young and the old.

Evaluating the performance of participants at the closing ceremony, the GIFMIS Southwest Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Ayo Akinrinde, said the Bursary staff were wonderful and very cooperative, adding that his team would be willing to come back to the University whenever there might be need for them.

He recommended that participants should be provided with the required tools such as Tablets and Laptops to apply what they have learnt.

Akinrinde further disclosed that arrangements are ongoing to have a Support Officer in Ogun State, requesting that the University Management grants approval that the office of the Officer resides in the University.

The newly elected Deans of School in Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) have been charged by the Rector, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe, to provide harmonious and conducive environment for teaching and learning.

While addressing the new Deans at the Inauguration ceremony, Omokungbe congratulated all the Deans for their electoral success, and noted that the office of Deans of School which is saddled with enormous responsibility, also serves as the Rector’s representative in the School, thus it is an office of service to the College in an administrative capacity.

He said: “May I urge you to settle down fast in your duties as handed over to you and attached to your letters of appointment. As Deans, you are now the clearing house of your school, therefore see every staff as your staff including those who contested against you. Observe the law of balance in all your activities as equilibrium in nature brings about harmony and peace.

“As the Chairman of your School Board be open minded and treat each case on its merit. Be transparent and show respect for all shades of opinion. The ultimate, however, is for you to always play by the extant rules and regulations. Deans of School must take their place in the scheme of things and be held accountable for the activities of their staff and students.

Therefore, this inauguration is not a welcome party but a solemn occasion to bring home publicly the enormity of the responsibilities of the office of the Deans.

I wish you the strength, guidance and wisdom to cope with the demand of this office” Speaking earlier, the Registrar, Dr. S.O. Momodu, disclosed that this was yet another innovation and a landmark event happening for the first in the College and gave kudos to Omokungbe’s administration.

He said that the inauguration ceremony was organised to stress the importance of Dean’s office, in view of the key role they play as key pivotal to the success of the administration of learning and teaching in the College.

Responding to the Rector’s admonition, Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Dr. Julius Oke, on behalf of the new Deans, thanked the Management team under the leadership of Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe for the initiative and innovation.

He described the innovation as a good thing that should continue, noting that sustainability is very important, and therefore advised that the inauguration should be followed up with a retreat to refresh the new Deans on the nitty-gritty of the work that are expected of them.

“I want on behalf of the Deans to pledge the support to the Rector and Management. As a major stakeholder in this project called Yabatech, we are behind you and when we say this, it is in two ways as we pledge our supports and seek for Management encouragement and patience, we want likewise for Management to support, encourage and be patience with us knowing that as stakeholders we would not want this project to fail,” he said.

Oke stated that whenever there is inevitable disagreement as a result of grey areas, Management should embrace dialogue, and also pleaded that the school authority should provide tools to work with in various schools, and more importantly stable electricity supply.

He thanked the Rector for recognising and honouring them, and prayed that Almighty God will honour him as well.

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Was the Nigeria police created to take or to save life?

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday expressed regret over a recent action in which the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (F-SARS) operatives from the Lagos State Police Command led to the death of a citizen, Kolade Johnson.

Buhari also commiserated with the family of the deceased, saying that the public outrage that followed the development was quite understandable, especially as the activities of F-SARS have been sources of serious concern to government.

The president went on to reassure the public that swift actions have already been taken to prosecute those behind the heinous act, according to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. in a statement.

He said that those suspected to have carried the act were in custody and an orderly room trial was set to commence immediately, following which those indicted will be prosecuted in court.

“Government will not tolerate in any way the brutalization of Nigerians or the violation of their rights. Any officer of the law enforcement agencies or any other government functionary caught in this act will certainly be visited with the full weight of the law,” Adesina said, on behalf of Buhari.

Meanwhile, the identities of the policemen who shot dead Kolade Johnson at the Onipetesi area of Lagos have been revealed. Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Zubairu Muazu, who gave their names as Inspector Ogunyemi Olalekan and Sergeant Godwin Orji of the Anti-Cultism Unit said the named policemen were already in custody.

Speaking during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased at No. 1 Beco Street, Onipetesi, Mangoro Bus stop, the Police Commissioner assured the family of the deceased that justice will prevail in the matter.

It would be recalled that the young man Kolade Johnson was shot and killed by men of F-SARS when they went to arrest him on suspicion that he was a fraud-star, an act that attracted people who attempted to resist the arrest on grounds that the young man was innocent that the fact that he wore dreadlocks does not make him a criminal. It was in the process that Police was said to have shot him from the back, leading to his death which the Police later claimed was a stray bullet.

But the reckless killing of innocent Nigerian citizens by the Police has been of serious concern to Nigerians and the government over the years.

There is no week that would

passes without the news of one killing or shooting of citizens by the Police, the most frequent being in Lagos. Curiously, the Act that established the Nigeria Police stated that the Force was created primarily to protect the lives and properties of citizens.

How come the reverse has been the case?

One could still recall with shivers, the case of ‘Apo Six,’ controversy when officers and men of the Nigeria brutally murdered five young Ibo auto spare parts traders and a young woman on June 7, 2005, in Apo town, a satellite settlement at the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja that drew wide public outcry.

According to testimonies given by Police witnesses, after the traders were killed, the DPO who led the operation Deputy Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Danjuma personally used his hands to strangle the only woman in their company that night. There have been several incidences involving the Police that were worse than that.

But it is not today that the killing of innocent citizens by the Police and sometimes, the military and other uniformed security agencies began in the country. The menace has been with us for a very long time.

Sometimes the Police have acted on their own in brazen show of gross abuse of power; and at some other times, on the order of Politicians or vested interests.

According to a Daily Times report of April 4, 1962, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) George Akpan Uba said in a court the previous day, April 3, 1962 that the then Premier of Eastern Region Dr. M I. Okpara ordered him to open fire on armed people who gathered on the road opposite the residence of E. O. Eyo, at Mbierebe Akpawat on November 9, 1961.

He told the court while under cross examination by Rotimi Williams that he had earlier told the Premier that he could not use the rifle because the Police Procedure provides that less force should be adopted in such circumstances until the people become obdurate.

The Police Officer who was a witness on an eight-count charge of rioting, obstruction and attempted murder against Eyo, Action Group member for Uyo Central in the Eastern House of Assembly and five others said that the Premier had threatened him with dismissal if he delayed him and his team indefinitely on the road which made him to comply with the action.

So he ordered his men, and they ‘opened fire,’ wasting the lives of many people, his fellow citizens, just like that.

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