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External reserves hit $40.63bn, gain $1.9bn in one month

Ï As CBN targets $60bn reserves in 2019 Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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of US Dollar into the official foreign exchange market to support the local currency, the Nigerian external reserves during the first month in 2018, has recorded a whopping gain of $1.85billion, when compared to $40.625billion it stood as at end of January 30, 2018 from $38.765billion it closed on

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December, 29, 2017, data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed. This development means that the apex bank has till the end of next year to achieve its projected $60billion external reserves, even as it is currently standing at over $40.6billion, less than two months into the year. But a breakdown of the current Continued on page 6

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Senate delays confirmation of 60 nominees over Magu

Ï Nominees for CBN, ICPC, PenCom, ICPC, NDDC, others affected Ï We’re acting within the purview of our powers to confirm nominees -Senate Ï Presidency keeps mum as Joe-Odumakin wants Senate to confirm Magu

Samuel Idowu and Tunde Opalana, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Controversy is now trailing the stance of the Senate to put further confirmation of about 60 nominees from President Muhammadu Buhari on hold, pending action of the President over its rejection of the acting chairContinued on page 5

Reps decries missing $202m from NIA funds 8

Tension in TCN over appointment of new helmsman 5

Gov Umahi appoints 6 5 Hausas as technical assistants

L-R: Musical Director and MTNF-MUSON alumnus, Ayo Ajayi; Commercial & Consumer Banking, Lagos & South-West, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nneka OnyealiIkpe; Saxophonist/Singer and concert organizer, Perpetual Atife; Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Nonny Ugboma and Senior Pastor, The Breath of Life Ministry, Bishop Samson Jedafe, at the MTNF powered Studio Concert with Perpie in Lagos.

Controversy as IBB asks Buhari not to seek reelection in 8 2019

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Anger as Senate delays confirmation of 60 nominees over Magu Continued from page 1 man of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu. Incidentally, the stand-off between the executive arm and the Senate over the status of Magu has continued to affect the smooth running of the affected Federal Government agencies, The Daily Times can report. The Senate had on two occasions rejected Magu on the grounds of adverse report from the DSS. The rumblings between the two arms of government has affected several nominees of Buhari who he considered for appointment several months ago, and who the Senate had refrained from clearing as required by law. About 60 nominees of President Buhari are still having their fate hanging in the balance since the Senate continues to put their case in abeyance in protest against the retention of Magu by Buhari as the Acting Chairman of the EFCC. Most affected government agencies still having problems clearing their nominees in the Senate include the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), National Pension Commission (PenCom), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), National Lottery Regulatory

Commission (NLRC), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). But the Senate had in March 2017 suspended the process of confirmation of nominees, first for Resident Electoral Commission (RECs) jobs, in protest against the refusal of Buhari to sack Magu as Acting Chairman of EFCC despite rejecting him twice for substantive position as the EFCC Chairman in 2016. Although the Senate initially refrained from confirming nominees by Buhari as RECs, it however, had a rethink by resolving to confirm some of them for appointment, acting on the pressure of the process of electioneering, which has started gaining the momentum. A report by the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headed by Senator Suleiman Nazif had prompted the Senate to screen and confirm 15 of the nominees for appointment as INEC RECs ahead the 2019 elections. The Senate had said it would no longer recognise Magu as Acting Chairman of EFCC on the basis of negative reports against him by the Department of State Security (DSS) over alleged conduct. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges,

Senator Samuel Anyanwu, who probed the allegations of misconduct against Magu had said his committee would no longer invite the acting chairman of the EFCC. Meanwhile, the decision by the Senate to use Magu as a bait for setting aside its function on confirmation of nominees from President Buhari for appointments got a temporary boost last Friday as a Federal High Court in Abuja confirmed the lawmakers power to confirm nominee for the EFCC chairman In a judgment delivered on January 15, Justice John Tsoho held that section 2

(3) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004, conferred the Senate with the authority to ensure the choice of only suitable and credible persons for appointment into the EFCC’s chairmanship position. Justice Tsoho also held that the import of the EFCC Act was that the Senate has the power to confirm or reject any appointee to the office of the Chairman of the EFCC by the President, based on facts available to it. The Senate was in a jubilant mood after the judgement prompting the Senate spokesman, Senator Abdullai Aliyu Sabi, to address

the media, calling on President Buhari to nominate a new person for the post of the EFCC Chairman and to be expeditiously confirmed by the Senate. He said: “By this judgment, if the Executive does the needful, provide another Nigerian of credible character, of which we have millions of them – 180 million of them – even by arithmetic error, we should be able to get good people. “So, it is our hope and prayer that our amiable president will find this judgment in order and will be submitting very soon, another nominee, to carry on with the good work of

anti-corruption, especially now that we are very proud of him as the AU anti-corruption ambassador.” But some critics and a lawyer have faulted the Senate over its celebration of a case in which the court said the plaintiff lacked the locus standi to file the suit. The lawyer, who sought anonymity, said, “ The case of the plaintiff was struck out by the court for want of locus standi. It is trite law that once a case is dismissed or struck out by a court for any reason whatsoever it cannot be relied upon to assert any right or Continued on page 7

L-R: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Eastern Bar Forum, Sir Arthur Chukwu and Attorney General of Rivers State, Emmanuel Aguma (SAN) during the Eastern Bar Forum Quarterly Meeting in Port Harcourt.... on Saturday.

Tension in TCN over appointment of new helmsman Ï Departing MD flouts SGF’s hand over circular

Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏCrisis is brewing in the

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over the choice of a new chief executive following the departure of the former Managing Director, Usman Gur Mohammed, who in breach of the circular by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, choose to hand over to a junior officer as against the directive to hand over to the most senior officer. Our correspondent reports that on his expiration of term of office, Usman Mohammed handed over the running of affairs of the TCN to Lawal Maman Jimoh, the general manager, system planning and 14th in the hierarchy and in the process by-passing the most senior general manager, Tonack Ayuba Job in- change of procurement (TSP).

This action, sources within the agency said, is now generating bad blood because the decision by the former chief executive flouts a circular from the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), dated January 8, 2018, advising heads of agencies whose tenure had elapsed to comply with a circular from the SGF’s office on the order of succession pending the appointment of a substantive chief executive. The SGF’s circular titled: “End of tenure processes for heads of extra-ministerial departments, director general, chief executive officers of parastatals, agencies, commissions and government-owned companies and succession guidelines,” directed chief executives to comply with the date of expiration of their tenure in office. Furthermore, the circular dated December 4, 2017,

Ï Workers threaten strike over action

states that “pending the appointment of a substantive head of extra-ministerial department/chief executive officer of parastatal, agency, commission and government-owned companies, the outgoing chief executive officer must handover to the next most senior officer of the establishment, as long as the officer doesn’t have any pending disciplinary matter. “Outgoing heads of extra-ministerial department/chief executive officer of parastatal, agency, commission and government-owned companies, are not allowed the discretion of choosing the officer to whom they would handover.” But ignoring this memo from the SGF, the former chief executive was said to have opted to unilaterally handover to Jimoh, who hails from Kogi State, instead of Tonack Ayuba, who is the most senior gen-

eral manager and an indigene of Kaduna State. Documents obtained by The Daily Times indicate that while Jimoh was just promoted to the position of general manager in May 2015, Ayuba’s date of last promotion was May 2011. Similarly, 10 other general managers who were promoted in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were by passed by the erstwhile managing director even though they are still in service in choosing his successor. The action by former TCN boss to choose who to handover to against explicitly stated government guidelines is not only generating tension but aggrieved workers who condemn the act of injustice have threatened to embark on strike unless the decision to make Jimoh as acting chief executive is reversed. Most worrisome is that in an earlier circular, dated

November 23, 2017, the SGF had reminded chief executive of public agencies to strictly adhere to another memo dated August 14, 2009, directing them to abide with extant laws and guidelines establishing such bodies in the spirit of the rule of law, transparency and accountability in the conduct of government business. Also, Mustapha had on December 4, 2017, reminded ministers and principal officers of MDAs that all appointments into vacant positions of chief executives and top echelon of staff of parastatals must be guided by the various laws establishing the agencies. He warned that such appointments “which should be without prejudice to eligible serving officers competing for these positions must be based on adherence to the principle of justice, equity and fair play.

“To ensure stability, continuity and improvement of staff morale, serving officers shall be encouraged to aspire to top positions of their establishment through effective career development and succession planning. “Furthermore, since relevant enabling laws confer on Mr. President, the power to appoint chief executives of parastatals and in some cases the executive directors of such agencies of government, there is need for proper coordination to avoid duplication of appointments. “In this connection, Mr. President has directed that in line with extant guidelines, requests for such appointments should always be channeled to his excellency through the SGF who will process them for approval and in turn communicate any approval to the appropriate supervising ministers.”

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external reserves figure showed that the first week in January, between Tuesday 2nd and Friday, January 5th, 2018, recorded a total appreciated figure of $246.503 million to close at $39.158bn as of January 5, 2018. At the close of second week, the reserves had increased to $39.531billion accounting for total gains of $193.29million when compared with the previous week closing rate of $39.338billion. The Nigerian foreign reserves moved to $39.720billion at end of the third week in the month, showing growth of $264.124million higher than $193.298million declared in the previous week in January, 2018. The Daily Times analysis, however, showed that the reserves from Monday, January 22, 2018, which extended to Tuesday, January 30, of the following week, accounted for the highest gains of $474.02m during the first month of 2018. Our checks however showed that the external reserves in 2017 recorded total gain of nearly 50 per cent or $12.9bn in just one year, between 2016 and 2017. The external reserves, which was seen at $25.8billion as at the beginning January 2016, grew to $38.73bn as of December 28, 2017, represented the latest figure of the external reserves. In November 2017, the Federal Government of Nigeria raised total sum of $3billion through Eurobonds, which was oversub-

scribed by about $11billion and split across 10-year and 30-year tranches at issuance yield of 6.5 per cent and 7.625 per cent, respectively. Also, increased inflow from Diaspora remittances has also being said to have contributed immensely to the Africa’s largest economy forex reserves. The reserves table showed that in just one month, it gained total sum of $3, 785,413,314bn, between November 30, 2017 closing figure of $34, 945,550,023billion and December 28, 2017 balance figure of $38,730,963,337billion. The CBN’s statistics showed that a week earlier, as of December 22, Nigeria’s forex reserves stood at $37.92billion represented 10.1 per cent from a month earlier. But it stood at $34.53billion as of November 24, up nearly 3 per cent from a month earlier, with a balance of $33.58billion at the same date in October, representing 40.5 per cent when compared to the balance in the corresponding period in 2016. The CBN spokesman, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, had noted that the increase in foreign reserves can be attributable to peace in the oil-rich Niger-Delta region of the country, which resulted into increased oil output and earnings. He had said that with the sustained interventions, the apex bank has been able to push foreign exchange demand away from the parallel market into the formal

Gov Umahi appoints 5 Hausas as technical assistants

Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

ÏÏÏThe Hausa community

in Ebonyi State at the weekend rolled out drums celebrating the appointment of two Hausa men as Technical Assistants on Herdsmen affairs to Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi. Three other Hausa indigenes were also appointed into the administration of Governor Umahi. The appointees are Alhaji Salisu Mohammed, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Herdsmen, Alhaji Haladu Ismail, Technical Assistant to the Governor on Herdsmen, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, Technical As-

sistant to the Governor on Sports. Others are Haiya Asmau Gambo, Liaiison Officer, Lawal Hamajoda, Liaison Officer. Ama Hausa quarters, residential area of Hausa indigenes in Abakaliki, was agog as they celebrated the appointments of five Hausa men into the affairs of the state government. Spokesperson of the appointees, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, explained that the Hausa community in Ebonyi state had not enjoyed such gestures since their sojourn in the state. He urged Governors of Continued on page 8

regulated market. In the second quarter, the oil sector grew significantly by 17.04 percentage points from -15.40 per cent recorded in Q1 2017 to 1.64 per cent, reflecting the relative peace in the Niger Delta, increased oil output from the region and increase in oil prices. The nation’s economy, which recently exited from recession, with data from

the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.55 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017. The growth in GDP was driven mainly by the performance of the oil & gas and three other sectors. Between January and September 2017, the foreign reserves gained $7.53bn or 29.2 per cent from $25.8 bn it

opened January to $33.33bn which was the highest in almost three years. Between January and August, the foreign exchange buffer of CBN appreciated by estimated $5.97bn from $25.8bn it opened this year. Statistics on the CBN website revealed that the external reserves increased by 17.2 per cent to $30.29 bn on March 30, 2016 from $25.84 bn it opened this year.

Specifically, the external reserves for the first time in 2017 hit $30bn on March 8, and hovering around $29bn and $28bn in February. OPEC price basket of 14 crudes had closed at $50.04 a barrel in March. The Federal Government 2017 Budget was based on the production of 2.2 million barrels per day at the Continued on page 7

L-R: Former Senate President, Sen. David Mark; his wife, Helen; sister, Ada Mark-Ogbole; brother, Jonathan Ahubi, during a thanksgiving service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of late Pa Mark Aikwuta, at the St Augustine’s Catholic Church in Otukpo, Benue State...on Sunday.

Reps decries missing $202m from NIA funds Ï House c’ttee clears new agency chief Henry Omunu, Abuja

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The House of Representatives Committee on National Intelligence and Public Safety has said that it is worried about the whereabouts of $202million out of the $289million intervention fund approved for the Nigeria Interlligency Agency (NIA) by the former President Goodluck Jonathan administration. Chairman of the House committee, Hon Sani Jaji Aminu, who disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja while speaking to journalists, said that the committee has cleared the newly appointed Director General of the NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, over allegations made against him, including that of failing his promotion examination, incompetence, his citizenship and that of his wife. Commenting on investigations carried out by the House committee following the controversy generated by Rufai’s appointment by President

Muhammadu Buhari, the lawmaker declared that the committee established based on evidence presented before it that the new NIA boss passed his promotion examination and that his citizenship as well as that of his wife were not in doubt. On the funds in foreign currencies said to be missing from the vault of the agency, the committee chairman said what could be termed to be missing, is the balance of $289million after subtracting the $43.4million operations cash discovered by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) at apartment on 7b Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos and another $44milion purported to be missing, which in actual fact is not. Aminu said that “$44m is not missing; they moved it from one place to the other,” adding that the money was moved from the agency to another place pending when they are settled. According to him, “what is actually missing is $202million when the

$43million recovered from Ikoyi is added to the alleged $44million and subtracted from the original $289million.” He disclosed that upon this new discovery, that the committee has intensified efforts to get to the bottom of the missing funds, stating that “we are intensifying our investigation. Whatever they did with the money, we will know.” Aminu further declared that past director generals of the intelligence agency, directors of finance and other critical to ascertaining the whereabouts of the remaining $202million will be summoned by the committee to testify. He asserted that after series of engagements his committee has had behind closed doors with the new NIA boss, “there is no iota of truth in the petition that was written by an anonymous person against him. “It is an anonymous petition containing wide allegations and every allegation could not be substantiated. “First and foremost,

there was no protest in the agency as the immediate acting director general, Amb. Mohammed Dawudu was invited and gave his perspective.” On the weighty allegations against the new NIA boss, the lawmaker said upon inquiry, the new director general gave them convincing and well backed and verifiable documents, indicating that he is a true Nigerian from Katsina State and that he is married to a Kastina woman, from the same locality and not a Morrocan national as being alleged. According to the chairman of the committee: “the new director general had his primary education in Chad but had his University education in Nigeria at the Bayero University, Kano. “He further spoke on issues about his public service life at the NIA and disclosed that at no time, did he fail his promotion examination until he voluntarily retired from the agency as a deputy director.”

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External reserves hit $40.63bn, gain $1.9bn in one month Continued from page 6 reference price of $42.5 per barrel in the global market, a benchmark the executive used in preparing the budget. Finance experts said steady increase in global oil prices continued to impact on CBN’s foreign exchange buffer and the nation’s economy in general. Commenting, Cowry Asset Managers said: “We retained our favourable outlook for the exchange rate amid sustained stability in global crude oil prices which should result in further build-up in foreign reserves as well as CBN’s continued intervention in the various segments of the interbank foreign exchange markets”. The CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, projected that the nation may achieve $60 bn external reserves in 2019, should this trend persist. He said increases in the price and shipment of oil, Nigeria’s biggest foreigncurrency earner, and improved investor confidence mean the CBN can build its reserves to $60bn in the next 12 to 18 months, from $40 bn currently. “Things are looking up. No one ever thought the price of crude would hit $70 per CV barrel in such a short period of time”, the CBN Governor said during an interview with Bloomberg. The steady rise in the external reserves, from July 7 last year, is occasioned by

improved foreign exchange inflow occasioned by increase in crude oil price, dollar inflow from foreign portfolio investors facilitated by the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window introduced in April last year, as well as reduction in dollar sale through CBN’s forex intervention. For instance, total turnover trade on I & E FX window rose to $25.65bn in nine months of 2017, The Daily Times can report. Data obtained by The Daily Times from FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange revealed that $0.61bn or N1865.66 billion total turnover was traded in April and increased by 114 per cent to $1.32bn or N403.92bn in May. Total turnover on the I & E FX window in June and July were $1.63bn or N498.78bn and $1.86bn or N569.16bn, respectively. Data from FMDQ OTC stated that total turnover gained momentum in August 2017, as newly created window reached $3bn per month. According to the data, I & E FX window in August was estimated at $3.54bn or N1.08 trillion, while in September, total trade on the I & E FX window closed at $4.61bn or N1.41trn. For October, it dropped to $4.30 bn or N1.32 trn. In addition, the total turnover trade on the I & E FX window in November and December were $4.51bn or N1.38 trn and $3.27 billion or N1 trn, respectively.

The I& E FX was created by the CBN to boost supply of foreign exchange into the nation’s economy, attract more investments and stabilise the foreign exchange market. CBN introduced the special window for investors, exporters and end-users of foreign exchange on April 21, 2017, as part of its efforts to deepen the FX market and accommodate all the foreign exchange obligations. Finance analysts said the absence of CBN’s weekly intervention also thrust trading on the specialised window though the foreign exchange market remains relatively stable. Expressing his view, the

on the legal validity of the appointment of Magu as the acting chairman of the EFCC made by the President Buhari in exercise of his powers under section 171 of the Constitution have not been determined by the federal high court. Meanwhile, the Presidency, on Sunday night, kept mum over the delay by the Senate to confirm nominees sent to it by President Buhari. Text message sent by one of correspondents to the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, was not replied at press time. But Dr. Joe Obiajulu Okei-Odumakin, Chairman, Steering Committee, Movement against Corruption and President, Women Arise for Change, has urged Nigerians to join the EFCC in winning the war against corruption in the country.

Odumakin, who was speaking during a courtesy visit to the EFCC on Friday, expressed concern over the impact of corruption in Nigeria, noting that “Nigeria is bleeding under the heavy weight of corruption”. She called on Nigerians to take the fight against corruption as a duty saying that, “There is the need for Nigerians to own the fight against corruption because it is not only for Magu and EFCC, but for the citizens to win”. Odumakin attributed the success of the EFCC to the political will of the federal government, noting that Nigerians too can attest this going by what happened recently in Addis Ababa where President Buhari was honoured as the ‘Africa Anti-corruption Champion’ by the African Union, AU. She said, “The govern-

President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said transaction turnover recorded at the I & E FX window in 2017 was an impressive reflection of the increasing level foreign investors/exporters confidence from a zero level of confidence. According to him, the window enhances the realisation of investors request for transparency and best global practice in the Forex market. Associate Professor and Head, Banking & Finance Department, Nasarawa State University, Prof Uche Uwaleke, said: “There is no

question that the Investors and Exporters window introduced by the CBN sometime in April 2017 was one of the best developments in the forex market last year. “It came at a time the market was facing liquidity crisis and foreign investors’ confidence was waning. “The window helped in no small measure in boosting liquidity and access to forex by creating an autonomous channel where the exchange rate is market determined. “So, the huge turnover recorded since the introduction of the NAFEX points to the strong confidence that investors now have in the Nigerian economy.

“This measure, supported by the CBN’s sustained intervention, has aided the near convergence of rates across all market segments”. Financial experts believe that this development is renewing confidence that the 2018 forex reserves target of the CBN put at $40 bn is achievable, as the apex bank steps up its management of forex earnings. It is worthy of note that steady increase in the global oil prices had contributed to the appreciation recorded in the nation’s foreign reserves, as Eurobond lending had positively impacted the foreign exchange buffer of the apex bank

The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, (left) in a handshake with Dame Judith Amaechi,(right) Founder and President of ESI, Mrs Gimbiya Dogara, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives (second left) during the 6th Graduation of ESI and NDDC Entrepreneurial and Skill Acquisition Training for Niger Delta Youths in Home Finishing Skills in Port Harcourt.

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Continued from page 5 exercise any power. “Accordingly, the view expressed by the learned trial judge on the power of the Senate to confirm or reject a person nominated for the post of the chairman of the EFCC by the President pursuant to section 2 of the EFCC Act the finding is of no legal value as the case had been struck out by his Lordship in the same ruling. “In the ruling being celebrated by the Senate, the plaintiff did not pray the court to remove Magu from office and no such order was made by the learned trial judge. In other words, the court not annulled the appointment of Magu as the acting chairman of the EFCC. “But it is pertinent to note that the several cases pending in the federal high court

ment has helped in providing an enabling environment for the Commission to thrive”. While urging the Senate to join the wagon of change by confirming Magu as the substantive chairman of EFCC, Odumakin said: “If at the level of Africa, the giant strides of Magu and indeed Nigeria in the fight against corruption is recognised, and if we can realise that if we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill us, then I am appealing to the Senate as true representatives of the people, not to stand against the moving train” Responding, Magu called on Nigerians to eschew all manners corruption as it remains the bane of the country. Magu urged the group to take upon itself the zeal to fight corruption, stressing

that “it is a duty that must be done”. Urging Nigerians to take ownership of the fight against corruption, Magu challenged individuals as stakeholders in the fight not to shy away from fighting the hydra-headed monster. He said, “Fight corruption the way you can. The fight against corruption should not be left for the EFCC alone. Everybody has a duty to fight corruption. You may not fight corruption the way EFCC is doing, but you can do it through your actions or deeds”. The EFCC boss assured the group that despite the odds, he would not give up in the fight against corruption, adding that he would fight the menace this year like never before. Magu said, “Against all adversaries, I remain fo-

cused, dogged, committed and determined more than never before to bring all corrupt elements in this country to justice. So, let’s join hands to fight the battle and ensure it is won”. He urged the group to continue its efforts in mobilising Nigerians against corruption for the country to attain sustainable development. Okei-Odumakin was accompanied on the visit by Sadiq Daba, veteran actor and ambassador of the Movement Against Corruption. Daba lauded the numerous achievements of the EFCC and urged Magu to continue with his job without fear or favour, saying, “Nigerians are behind you” Other members of the delegation were Olufemi Lawson, Tim Gabriel and Leye Somefun.

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Controversy as IBB asks Buhari not to seek reelection in 2019 Ï I did not authorize the statement - IBB

Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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has continued to trail the statement credited to a former military President, Gen Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, advising President Muhammadu Buhari to abandon his reelection bid just as he asked Nigerians to cooperate with him until the end of his tenure while shopping for a new generation of leaders in 2019. According to a statement made available on Sunday in Minna by Mr Kassim Afegbua, the spokesman of Babangida, stated that it was time for Buhari to sacrifice “personal ambition” for the “national interest”. But Babangida has distanced himself from the statement, claiming that the statement represent the views of Afegbua. He further disowned the statement on the grounds that he had different channels to communicate with the President on national issues. The statement by Afegbua had quoted Babangida as saying that “In the fullness of our present realities, we need to cooperate with President Muhammadu Buhari to complete his term of office on May 29, 2019 and collectively prepare the way for new generation leaders to assume the mantle of leadership of the country. While offering this advice, I speak as a stakeholder, former president, concerned Nigerian and a patriot who desires to see new paradigms in our shared commitment to get this country running. “While saying this also, I do not intend to deny President Buhari his inalienable right to vote and be voted for, but there comes a time in the life of a nation, when personal ambition should not override national interest. This is the time for us to reinvent the will and tap into the resourcefulness of the younger generation, stimulate their entrepreneurial initiatives and provoke a conducive environment to grow national economy both at the micro and macro levels. “The next election in 2019 therefore presents us a unique opportunity to reinvent the will and provoke fresh leadership that would immediately begin the process of healing the wounds in the land and ensuring that the wishes and aspirations of the people are realized in building and sustaining national cohesion and consensus.” Babangida also expressed worries about the state of the nation, pointing

out the incessant clashes between the farmers and herdsmen and killings across the country. He said, “In the past few months also, I have taken time to reflect on a number of issues plaguing the country. I get frightened by their dimensions. I get worried by their colourations. I get perplexed by their gory themes. “From Southern Kaduna to Taraba State , from Benue State to Rivers, from Edo State to Zamfara, it has been a theatre of blood with cake of crimson. In Dansadau in Zamfara State recently, North-West of Nigeria, over 200 souls were wasted for no justifiable reason. The pogrom in Benue State has left me wondering if truly this is the same country some of us fought to keep together. “I am alarmed by the amount of blood-letting across the land. Nigeria is now being described as a land where blood flows like river, where tears have refused to dry up. Almost on a daily basis, we are both mourning and grieving, and often times left helpless by the sophistication of crimes. “The Boko Haram challenge has remained unabated even though there has been commendable effort by government to maximally downgrade them. I will professionally advise that the battle be taken to the inner fortress of Sambisa Forest rather than responding to the insurgents’ ambushes from time to time.” But few hours after the statement went viral, Babangida in another statement distanced himself from the statement by Afegbua. In a statement reportedly signed by him, Babangida said he has unfettered access to President Buhari and would not have resorted to advising him through the pages of newspapers. He wrote, “My attention has been drawn to a press statement on the State of the nation, particularly 2019 general elections and beyond. “Let me categorically state that as former President and Statesman, I have unfettered channel of communication with the highest authorities without sensational public correspondence, therefore those views expressed over there are personal views of the writer.” Babangida added that with due respect to individual opinion and constitutional rights, it was worrisome that political

Ï No, I received approval from ex-military president- Kassim Afegbua

events and civil unrest in many part of the country, has raised many questions on the governance and unity to the extent that 2018 is inundated with seasons of literatures on the corporate existence of the country. He said in his message to this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day that he specifically expressed the dire need for proactive measures to stop farmers/ herders clashes in the Middle Belt, cattle rustling, armed robbery, Kidnapping, gangsterism and cultism. He added that he had through that statement called on security agencies to step up surveillance with

more efforts on intelligence gathering for maximum success. He however noted that recent happenings and utterances by political gladiators is alarming and not in the interest of common man that is already overstretched and apparently living from hand to mouth due to precarious economic conditions. He expressed optimisim that the political actors will play within the ambits of political norms and decorum to ameliorate the problems facing our society now. Babangida said, “Since after my military years that metamorphosed to the only Military President in

the history of Nigeria and my civilian life, I always have one clear objective that freedom can only be achieved through democracy. Some people find this freedom as an avenue for eroding democracy by antics of hate speeches under the guise of religion, tribal or self imposed mentorship. This trend of pitching political class and the people is unhealthy and skewed.” But Afegbua has insisted that Babangida authorised the statement, claiming that he has been the media aide of the former leader for over 14 years and have not been found wanting in articulating the views of

his boss. In a telephone conversation with The Daily Times last night, Afegbua maintained that the disclaimer statement addressed Babangida with the GCON title as against GCFR, hence his doubt on the authenticity of the counter statement. He said, “The former President authorised the statement I issued. I didn’t just put out statements on my own”. Babangida’s statement is coming few days after former President Olusegun Obasanjo urged Buhari not to seek reelection but join the league of former President’s who will play advisory role to the government.

Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (middle); National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (second left); Senate’s Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio (left); Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Phillip Shaibu (second right) and former Governor of Imo State, Mr. Achike Udenwa (right) during the Funeral Service of Late Dr. Alex Ekwueme at St. John The Divine Church, Anglican Communion, Oko, Anambra..... on Friday

Gov Umahi appoints 5 Hausas as technical assistants Continued from page 6 other geo-political zones to emulate such a good gesture, saying that the Ebonyi state government had by the action demonstrated true patriotism and belief in unity. He said, “With the projects and programmes executed by Governor Umahi, no calculative person will stand against his second term.The projects and programmes on ground are eloquent testimonies. And for us the Hausa community, we have unanimously endorsed him ahead of the flag off of campaigns. “Just imagine, in December, during the Christmas, Governor Umahi gave us

the Hausa people in Ebonyi 200 bags of rice. He gave us N200,000. I signed and collected the money from the DOP, Udude. In fact we thank the Commissioner for Youth and Sports; Hon. Charles Akpu-Enika who has coordinated our relationship with the Abakaliki Urban Forum. He has really ensured our cordial relationship with the residents and of course the Ebonyi State government”. “For the first time we have witnessed this kind of benevolence. We feel at home in Ebonyi State. I implore Northern Governors to follow this kind of attitude. I am from Shanon local government are of Kano State but I tell you, I feel like I am at home here.

Governor Umahi has demonstrated his faith in the unity of Nigeria. No wonder he is the Chairman of the South -East Governors’ Forum” Mohammed explained that the appointment of Hausa men as Technical Assistants on Herdsmen would help in the management of the relationship and activities of the herdsmen as their kinsmen as Technical Assistants would more easily dialogue with them, “ “As we speak, one of the TAs left to attend to issue that was reported to him about activities of the herdsmen. I tell you, you would not hear of clashes with herdsmen in Ebonyi

State. Indeed, Governor Umahi has great wisdom”. In his own remarks, Hon. Charles Akpu-Enika, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, explained that the Hausa community actually has reasons to be thankful but noted that the current appointments was just one of such under the incumbent administration led by Governor David Umahi. “We equally have Yoruba men and women appointed into this current administration. Indeed, I would suggest that Governor Umahi be encouraged by the President of this country. His governance, administration prowls and commitment deserve national award”, he added.

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Schools hurry to register candidates for 2018 cowbellpedia With the February 11 deadline for registration fast approaching, secondary school authorities across the country are besieging the Cowbellpedia Registration Portal to enlist their students for the 2018 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show. The qualifying examination takes place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at designated centres nationwide. According to Abiodun Ayodeji, Marketing Manager of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell – Our Milk and sponsors of the competition, registration for this year’s Cowbellpedia competition is strictly online via the website: www.cowbellpedia.ng, and it is absolutely free. Each participating school, he further explained, is entitled to put forward five candidates who must be between 10 and 18 years old for each of the junior and senior categories. To encourage Girl Child Education, Mixed Schools are expected to nominate a minimum of two (2) girls for each category to represent such school. As an added value, the first 1,000 schools to complete their registration will be entitled to a free copy of the Cowbellpedia Compendium, a compilation of questions and answers of past editions of the competition. This is to improve proficiency of students in Mathematics and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Cowbell and Mathematics. While urging schools

and students to avail themselves of the opportunity ahead of the deadline for registration, Ayodeji advised that each school should nominate their best students to boost their chances all through to the final. In registering their students, the schools should visit www.cowbellpedia. ng,and click on the link ‘Register your school’ for new schools to fill and submit the form while for schools who have registered from previous editions they should click on the link ‘Log In’. Ayodeji stated: “Ensure that you fill all the required fields and an email will be sent to the school and primary contact email address provided when filling the form. The link in the email received would be used to verify the email address. On successful login, click on ‘Add Candidates’ under ‘Candidate Management’, fill in the candidate’s information, upload the candidate’s picture and click the ‘Save Draft’ button. Save the draft information for five (5) candidates for each category before you submit their registration.” To mark the occasion of 20 years relationship of Cowbell and Mathematics in Nigeria, Promasidor has increased the prizes tremendously such that the winner in each of the senior and junior categories will now receive =N=2,000,000 (Two million naira), instead of N1 million previously. In addition to that is an all-expense paid educational excursion outside the country for the respective category winners.

Cult Clash: AOCOED clears issues on murder of former student Esther Taiwo

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Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) Ijanikin Lagos has explained its own side of a cult clash that claimed the life of a former student who graduated two years ago from the College as an NCE holder in the 2015/2016 academic session. The incident which was said to have occurred near the gate of the College according to the report by a National Daily (not Daily Times) was refuted by the school management in a press release signed by the Public Relation Officer of

the College, Mrs Adeyinka Osinaiwo, which stated that the incident occurred about 200 metres away from the College gate. The release also noted that the deceased, Sadiq Saka was never at anytime a student of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) which is an affiliate of AOCOED for degree programmes. However, the management commiserates with family of the deceased while the PRO stressed that the College was not contacted before the earlier publication. Also that one Emmanuel who claimed to be a student of the College and gave information about the incident was an ex student and a friend to the late Saka.

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FG has created millions of jobs - Minister

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Federal Government has created millions of jobs through its various programmes cutting across many sectors, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said. Speaking at the 6th Graduation Ceremony of the Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI), founded by former Rivers First Lady Dame Judith Amaechi, in Port Harcourt on Saturday, the Minister said over 7 million jobs have been created in the agriculture sector alone. ‘’In Agriculture, for example, this Administration has created over 7 million jobs. When the Administration assumed

office in May 2015, about 5 million farmers were engaged in rice production. Thanks to the Administration’s Anchor Borrowers Programme, the number of farmers engaged in rice production today stands at 12.2 million. These are verifiable facts, not fiction,’’ he said. Alhaji Mohammed said 69,736 jobs have been created in the Power, Works and Housing Sector, while the Administration’s National Social Investment Programmes have created at least 200,000 jobs, in addition to empowering 500,000 others under the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP). ‘’The Federal Ministry

of Power, Works and Housing has created 69,736 jobs (direct and indirect) across the country. The Power Sector projects created 1,740 jobs, the Works Sector created 38,391 jobs while the Housing Sector created 29,605 jobs,’’ he said. The Minister also said the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, through which 6.4 million school children in 33,981 schools across 20states are being fed with one meal a day, has created jobs for 61,352 cooks. He commended Dame Amaechi for establishing the ESI programme, which is an entrepreneurial and skills acquisition programme for youths and women of the Niger Delta,

saying such programmes complement the Federal Government’s efforts to provide jobs for the citizens. ‘’National development is not just the duty of the government, but that of the citizens. In other words, all of us, as citizens, have a role to play in ensuring the development of our nation. This has been amply demonstrated by Dame Judith Amaechi in setting up this Empowerment Support Initiative,’’ Alhaji Mohammed said. He charged the graduands to make the best use of the opportunities that the ESI programme has given them, saying that is the best way they can justify the efforts of the ESI founder.

Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau State Command, Solomon Olasupo (left), during his visit to a filing station in Jos, Plateau State... on Sunday.

Poor power supply : Group issues 7 days ultimatum to PHEDC Akam James, Yenagoa

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disturbed by weeks of total blackout in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, a group under the guise of Association of Bulk Bill Electricity Consumers ABBEC has given a 7-day ultimatum to the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHEDC. The oil-rich state especially the Yenagoa metropolis and its environs had been experiencing total blackout for the past three weeks. The state chairman of ABBEC, Mr. Ebi Ozegbe said in a statement in Yenagoa yesterday

that at the expiration of the 7-day ultimatum, the group would mobilize Bayelsans across the state to stage a mega protest against the power distribution company if the blackout continues. The group lamented that PHEDC had already rolled out electricity bills for the month of January amidst darkness all over the state, thereby creating animosity among residents. ABBEC complained further that as a result of the power outage, armed robbery and other criminal activities have increased in the state mostly at nights while businesses have been crippled.

The group also called for the immediate removal of the Business Manager of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, Mr. Moses Achi, accusing him of incompetence and gross misconduct. “ Crimes such as issuance of fake receipts and stamps, sales of transformers, placing of over 2,000 power consumers on zero billing, none remittance of monies collected to PHEDC and none documentation of some transformers among others, are being perpetrated unabated by staff of PHEDC”, ABBEC alleged. The group, however, advised the Bayelsa

state government to revamp the Imiringi Gas Station to enable Bayelsans enjoy uninterrupted power supply as it used to be when the gas plant was functional. Meanwhile the Commissioner for Power, Partner Jim-Ogbolo has blamed the power outage in Bayelsa state on the vandalization of transmission station at Ahoada in Rivers state by some irate youths as well as a faulty transformer at the Gbarantoru gas station in Bayelsa. The Commissioner, who stated this in a town hall meeting in Yenagoa , said the situation would soon be brought under control and electricity restored.

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500 level student slumps, dies after football match in Ondo ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) in Ondo state at the weekend when a 500 Level student of the Applied Geophysics, Tunji Agboola slumped and died. The Daily Time learnt that Agboola lost his life after he slumped during the local football match at off campus residence of the FUTA South gate. It was further gath-

ered that the student was rushed to a private hospital close to the institution as the health centre in the school has been shut for months due to the ongoing strike embarked on by the Non-Academic Staff Unions. Agboola was later moved to the State Specialists Hospital, Akure where he was confirmed ‘Brought in Dead’ (BID). Students sources could not immediately explained if the de-

ceased had any health challenges. Our correspondent also reported that the death of the student nearly erupted into protest by his colleagues from the school of the Nigerian Association of Earth and Mineral Science Students (NAEMSS). It took the intervention of some union leaders who visited the Akure Area Police Command to stop the protest in degenerating into attack.

The SUG president, Adeyinka Olasehinde described the incident as very saddening saying the Union would be meeting the management to express their mind that it’s not advisable to have students in a school environment without a functioning health centre. He said the remains of the late Agboola were handed over to his brother who came to move his corpse to Ado Ekiti in their parent’s residence.

A Fake Policeman Mr. John Torsoo who specialises in duping resident of FCT with Auction cars, being parade by police in Abuja Photo: Temitope Balogun

Enugu okays consolidated health workers’ salary scale

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State Government has approved Consolidated Health Workers Salary Scale as demanded by members of Allied Union of Health Workers in the state, a yearning by the workers that has subsisted in the past years without success. This gesture entails an increase in the take-home for various health workers in the state other than medical doctors who have had their own special salary scale approved earlier. The salary scale is a practical step by Enugu state government to encourage the workers and create desirable industrial harmony in the health sector in the state. Details of this development came in a briefing after the state Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Fintan Echochin, said the welfare package for health workers of the state is another giant stride by the state government to boost the workers morale for efficient service delivery. Also during the briefing, state commissioner for information, Mr. Ogbuagu Anikwe, informed that the governor has also approved release of N19.2 m as relief to widows of 19 soldiers of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, who have been stranded since their husbands fell on the line of duty. On the health workers’ welfare, Dr. Ekochin explained that “This salary scale is what health workers have been agitating for in the state. Some state governments have already put their health workers on this salary scale, but the challenge there is that they

were not able to be consistent in payment of salaries on it, but Enugu State has been consistent with payment of salaries, so bearing that in mind, the state government is now approving the payment plan. “It is good news for the state and the health workers. It will surely pacify their desires and we hope it would translate to more enthusiasm and productivity in their work places” he explained. When asked what the state is doing to curtail the outbreak of lassa fever, he explained that proactive measures of his ministry has helped the state to remain disease-free, adding that the ministry has positioned itself appropriately following the guidelines of Nigerian Centre for Disease Control. “We have Rapid Response Team reaching out to disease notification officers in the 17 local government areas of the state. Once there is suspicion of any case, there is an alert pathway and the patient gets isolated. We run tests following protocols, once there is a confirmed case, the public will be notified. “In the meantime, Nigeria Medical Association has also gone out to make awareness with respect to basic infection, prevention and control at the lay man’s level. Information about hand-washing, rodentfree environment, rodent-free food storage and then bringing to hospital people that are suspicious are at the public domain now. We are giving out protective equipment in the form of gowns, gloves, sanitizers in all the state’s facilities and even up to the federal facilities (UNTH, Enugu), even to some faith-based organizations.

Herdsmen’s killings: Osinbajo’s committee a ruse –HURIWA ÏÏÏA

Non-governmental organisation and a pro-constitutional group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has flayed the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s – led committee on the herdsmen killings for recommending dialogue with Miyetti Allah cattle owners association. Calling it a treasonable felony to dialogue with alleged sponsors of the mass killings perpetrated by armed Fulani herdsmen, the Rights group said what a sane administration in a properly administered constitutional democracy ought to do is to enforce the relevant laws by arresting, prosecuting and legally

sanctioning the leadership of Miyetti Allah cattle owners’ association who were clearly seen addressing media conferences and threatening fire and brimstone just few days before each of the deadly attacks targeting farming communities which escalated in the last 3 years. The Rights group has therefore asked its legal team to file additional material evidences to the international criminal court in The Hague Netherlands to reinforce an earlier petition it sent to the same global crime’s court on the incessant Fulani herdsmen’s terrorism all over Nigeria with the renewed mandate to list Professor Osinbanjo and his committee dialoguing

with Miyetti Allah as defendants. In a statement, by the National coordinator Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and the National Media Affairs Director Miss Zainab Yusuf, the group carpeted the presidency for persistently deploying armed security forces only after innocent Nigerians are massacred by armed Fulani marauders. HURIWA criticised the Directorate of public Relations at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters for insisting that it wouldn’t deploy soldiers to protect farmers coming under attacks from armed Fulani herdsmen but only to hurriedly despatch military troop soon after the dastardly

criminal act of mob killing of 7 suspected Hausa/Fulani travellers by some unruly mob in Gboko Benue State as if the military of Nigeria has become the official Hausa/ Fulani police under President Muhammadu Buhari. HURIWA warned the Buhari’s administration to stop stoking the fire of mutual suspicions through the administration’s preferences for nepotism in appointments of strategic security chiefs and favouritism in the selective deployment of armed soldiers only to chase after cattle rustlers and to protect Hausa/Fulani herdsmen from possible reprisals after every violent attacks of farming communities by armed Fulani herds-

men. The Rights group condemned the President for abysmally failing to discharge his primary constitutional duty which is to provide security to all Nigerians irrespective of Ethnicity or Religious persuasions and also for adopting discriminatory policies both in appointment of heads of security forces in a pattern that shows clear biases against other ethno-religious communities outside of his Fulani/ Hausa cleavages. “The decision by the presidency to set up the Professor Osinbajo – led committee on the incessant armed Fulani attacks amounts to grave compromise of Nigeria’s National security interest. Why handle

the grave security threats posed by armed Fulani terrorists like a village engagements when there are laws against mass murders? This amounts to defecating on top of our constitution and is a grave desecration which must be halted immediately.” HURIWA also condemned the refusal of the National Assembly to employ the constitutional powers of impeachment against President Buhari, who in addition to flagrantly violating federal character principle in appointments of heads of National Security Team, is now holding dialogue sessions with alleged sponsors of genocide which undermines constitutional democracy.

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Enugu 2019: Why there can’t be strong opposition to Ugwuanyi’s return– Ezugwu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is carrying out its Continuous Voters’ Registration and has announced the time table for next year’s general elections. How do you assess voters’ registration exercise and the electoral umpire’s preparedness for 2019 general election? INEC has done well so far with the Continuous Voters’ Registration programme. Some people were apprehensive when the rumour mill had it that the exercise would end in January 2018. But the Commission cleared the air by refuting it. I encourage those who have not registered to go and register to enable them choose the right leadership for the country. It is those who do not vote, who are always in the majority going by the history of the Nigerian elections, that actually aid the emergence of bad leaders. So, every Nigerian should take advantage of the continuous registration exercise to register and ensure that they vote. On the time table for the election, I would have preferred the Presidential election coming last, after the governorship and House of Assembly elections. The problem with Presidential election coming first is that after the election of the President, the electorate may be persuaded to vote along that line during the governorship and State Assembly elections. Therefore, if the stakeholders want free and fair election in the country, they should support the National Assembly, which put the presidential election last. I stand with the National Assembly on the presidential election coming last. Some people are afraid that the security situation in the country may threaten the general elections next year. Do you entertain the same fears? Of course, yes. The increasing killings in many states now and the rising cases of kidnapping may affect the campaign. Though security is the primary business of government, it is everybody’s business. We have to find a way of dealing with the situation before the election. Beyond the killings, the current hunger in the land is even a bigger threat to credible election. The number of hungry unemployed youths in the country is alarming and the politicians may unleash them against their opponents with peanut in their hands as political thugs. I would advise the government to do something very fast to arrest the trend. We need peace and security to have a credible election in 2019 if the government is committed to that. If the security situation didn’t change before the election, then, it will be difficult to hold the general elections. The Enugu State governor, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, half way into his tenure, has received series of endorsement for a second term. What does that tell you as a politician from the state? It is obvious that the series of endorsements the governor is getting from the citizens, market women, the civil society and from local and international groups remain a testimony that Governor Ugwuanyi is a performer. And mind you, it did not begin with his becoming the state governor. His history of performance dates back to when he was an Honourable member in the House

Chief Willy Ezugwu, a highly rated national leader in the Nigerian Civil Society community is a traditional ruler and the life Patron of the Coalition of Civil Society and Human Rights Activists of Enugu State. In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, Ezugwu speaks on the series of endorsement of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for a second term, security situation in the country, ongoing continuous voters’ registration exercise, among other issues.

EZUGWU of Representatives. He simply touched lives everywhere in the state. That was why he got unprecedented support as the candidate when he joined the governorship race, which eventually resulted in his election as that state governor. And since he was sworn into office, he has continued to touch lives everywhere in the three senatorial districts. Today, no person in the three senatorial zones is complaining or crying of marginalisation because he is working simultaneously in the entire state at the same pace. He has done well, in education, health, rural development, security, sports, workers’ welfare, name it. He is the only governor in Nigeria today that paid salary in advance to the workers, at a time some other states owe salaries up to 11 months. The Ugwuanyi’s leadership quality is unusual and I will tell you why. Former governors of Enugu State either had cold war with their deputies throughout their tenure or had obvious political difference with their deputies due to their overbearing political leadership style. But Governor Ugwuanyi always carries along his deputy.

In most occasions, you will see the governor sitting with his deputy. So, when a governor has nothing to hide, he is free with people around him. That is Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for you. I am not in the same party with the governor, so I have no reason to sing his praise unduly. Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am not a sycophant. But some people from the state, including the movie star, Kenneth Okonkwo have criticised the governor for non-performance. He accused him of erecting billboards even on bad roads. How do you react to that? You see, everyone is entitled to his opinion, but your opinion may not be the truth. I can tell you that Kenneth Okonkwo is not telling the truth. In his constituency, the road from Obolor Afor to Nsukka, Opi to Nsukka, Odenigbo road, Oba Echara road to mention but a few in his town. These roads were abandoned for years, they have been fixed by the Ugwuanyi administration. Enugu is developing so fast that if you leave Enugu State for one month, if care is not

taken, when you return, you will miss the road to your father’s house because massive construction work is constantly ongoing. For those who are resident in Enugu State, the Gburugburu touch is everywhere. He has so far opened up several rural communities, linking them with good roads and bridges and the people are very happy with him. That is why many people are saying that there is no vacancy in the Enugu State Government House come 2019. His victory at the polls in 2019 is undisputable; not because I said so, but because that is what the people are also saying. Come to think of it, if somebody like the Archbishop of Enugu Diocese, Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, an Anglican Bishop who is known to be a vocal critic, is commending Governor Ugwuanyi for the good job he is doing in Enugu State, and I, the Eze Ogbozarra the third of Opi Kingdom is telling you that the governor is a performer; then he is doing well. One of such commendation by Bishop Chukwuma was on the 2018 budget prepared by the Enugu State government, which he described as realistic. That is Governor Ugwuanyi, he is always realistic. The most recent was the commendation at the late Chief Alex Ekwueme’s funeral service, where Bishop Chukwuma urged other governors to emulate Ugwuanyi on being close to the people at the grassroots so that when they leave office, the people will not desert them. If someone like Bishop Chukwuma who is not a politician is openly commending the governor, then you can understand what I am talking about. But no matter how good a leader is, some people may choose to criticise him and no matter how bad a ruler is, he will have one or two followers. But overwhelming majority of the people of Enugu State has eyes and can see what the governor is doing and in 2019 he will win with landslide because he is the people’s governor. On the issue of erecting billboards, I can tell you that most of the billboards were erected by people who are only appreciating the good work the governor is doing. I can tell you that because I know some individuals and communities that have on their own erected such billboards. It is misinformation to say that the governor is erecting billboards, not to talk of erecting them on bad roads. The billboards in the state are only speaking of the work the governor is doing in communities and towns. Recently, the court ratified the rejection of Ibrahim Magu’s nomination as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) by the Senate. What is your reaction to the ruling? The court verdict is a confirmation that the Senate was acting within its constitutional powers when it rejected Magu’s nomination as EFCC chairman. I can only agree with the court’s decision on the matter. I don’t think that Magu is the only good Nigerian to hold that position. There are other good people who can do the job even better, who are serving or retired officers in all the federal law enforcement agencies. The EFCC establishment Act did not state that only Police officers can occupy the position as EFCC chairman. Why is it that only Police Officers are nominated for the position? The Senate decision on Magu should be respected by the executive now that the judiciary has ruled in their favour.

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Ekiti election: Stakeholders rally support for Owolabi Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Supporters of Ekiti State governorship aspirant, Dr. Makanjuola Akindele Owolabi (MAO) have expressed their conviction for their candidate’s victory at the upcoming polls in the state. They said that Dr. Owolabi remains the ideal candidate for the exalted office. They made the declaration yesterday after the monthly meeting of MAO campaign organisation held in the aspirant’s country home at Aisegba area of the state. In attendance were Dr. and Mrs. Makanajuola Owolabi and managers at the senatorial and local government levels. In his comment, MAO Manager in Chief, Mr. Segun Olowokere who welcomed their senatorial and local government managers to the meeting, rolled out their strategies which have been designed to be used in winning their councils for MAO in the next APC governorship primary. Olowokere equally tasked them to work assiduously and relate well to the delegates so that they can achieve their aim. He described Dr. Makanjuola Owolabi’s governorship aspiration as one ordained by God and acceptable to the generality of Ekiti State.

OWOLABI In his response, MAO thanked them for coming and assured them of good governance based on past experience. Owolabi who is an expert in aviation medical world and focused on the evolvement of Aviation and medicine is believed to be highly qualified for the seat. The Aisegba Ekiti- born politician is the

chief Consultant in Aerospace Medicine and Human Factor of both West African college of Physicians and USA based Aerospace Medical Association. So far, he has promised to improve Health sector in Ekiti State, work on human development and the agricultural sector which he said would be his priorities.

Rerun for Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency of Katsina holds Saturday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Katsina State has fixed Saturday, February 10 for re-run election for the Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji Jibril Zarewa, who spoke with reporters at the weekend said that the election would hold in nine polling units in Mashi and six polling units in Dutsi local government areas, respectively. According to him, a total of 130 INEC ad hoc staff including members of the NYSC will be involved in the conduct of the re-runs. The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Katsina had earlier nullified the election of Mansur Ali Mashi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Nazifi Ayuba. The Tribunal, headed by L. M. Boufini, contended that the by-election which INEC conducted in the area on May 19, 2017 was substantially marred by irregularities and that it did not comply with certain provisions of the Electoral Act. According to the Tribunal, the tide of the election would have changed if the votes were well-captured and articu-

lated, noting further that the petitioner was able to establish that the election was characterised by ballot box snatching, violence and over-voting in some of the affected polling units. Meanwhile, INEC has given the figure of eligible voters who have so far collected their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC) in the state as 2,740,000. According to Zarewa, “we have only 60,000 uncollected cards out of 2. 8mil-

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lion PVCs for eligible voters in the state. “We suspect that the 60,000 PVCs yet to be collected may belong to the category of voters who may have been transferred out of the state. “We nonetheless ensure that the PVCs are readily available in all the centres where we are carrying out continuous voters’ registration exercise, as we believe that their owners may turn up any time,” the Commissioner said.

Cleric advices Buhari over 2019 A popular blind cleric and General Overseer, Hour of Mercy Prayer Ministry International, Prophet Moses Muyideen Kasali, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to bow out on the expiration of his term of four years in May next year. Kasali, who said the President should listen to advice and refrain from seeking a second term, said that anything to the contrary would be the final blow that would disintegrate the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The cleric spoke at the Church’s Oke Alaseyori branch, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during the February edition of the monthly Hour of Mercy programme. He said: “In addition to crumbling APC, Buhari will lose all the honour, respect and regard he has been enjoying at home and abroad. He will be disgraced and he would have to live with the regret of not hearkening to the voice of God and the counsel of His men.” The cleric assured that God has heard the prayers of Nigerians and is set to restore the lost glory of the richly endowed country, adding that the choice of leaders have a crucial role to play hence the need for God’s intervention. He said: “The APC and those who feel they have Nigeria under their control should forget about winning the 2019 election. It is God that will choose the next leader for the country. God is ready to intervene in the affairs of Nigeria. This will be revealed in the 2019 election. “President Buhari should not contemplate seeking re-election. Rather, he should go home and rest in Katsina State. If President Buhari decides to recontest in 2019, his ambition will deal a final blow to the fragile unity in APC and the party will collapse like a pack of cards. The APC should forget 2019 because the party cannot save Nigeria. It is only God that can save Nigeria, not party”. The cleric urged Nigerians to, “be persistent in prayers about the manifestation of God in the 2019 general elections and prioritise and emphasise those things that strengthen us as a nation. Let us shun divisive tendencies and elements of sin. “Also, Nigerians, including the present leaders, should start thinking of what can be done, in conjunction with other right-thinking Nigerians, to support the next President and set of leaders to move the country forward,” Kasali said.

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Reviving Nigeria’s extractive industry

hat Nigeria is undergoing wrenching economic dislocation is no more in doubt. This parlous predicament is as result of years of economic mismanagement and dwindling oil revenue. Because of this, most economic activities are halting with attendant unemployment among Nigerians. Experts posit that the country’s present situation would have been avoided if it had not relied only on oil as its economic mainstay but diversified into agriculture and mining. The monoculture nature of the country’s economy has left it at the whims and mercy of price fluctuations in the world’s crude oil markets. Incidentally, all indicators point to the fact that price of oil would remain depressed for a long time. That is why the call for a revival of the mining and minerals sector should be heeded. Economists, geologists and surveyors agree that Nigeria is blessed with enormous mineral resources such as coal, lignite, barite, marble, clay, tantalite, cassiterite, gold, lead, zinc, dolomite, limestone, kaolin, gypsum, bentonite, uranium, phosphate, iron-ore, feldspar, copper, barites, tin and bauxite. They also posit that these minerals would not only fetch the country bountiful financial returns from their extraction, refining and sales, but also generate hundreds of thousands of jobs for Nigerians. Before the discovery of oil in 1956, the country depended on coal for generating much of its electricity and rail transportation. In addition, products like iron-ore, tin, lead; zinc and bauxites were exported for much needed foreign currency. There was time when Nigeria was the world’s largest exporter of columbite. Today, all that remains are relics of these once mighty industries and a sad reminder of their neglect by successive administrations. For too long, the federal and state governments have ignored well-reasoned calls for the immediate exploitation of solid minerals, which, unlike oil that occurs in a few Publisher/Editor in Chief

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enclaves, are available in commercial quantities in every state. Estimates put Nigeria loses at more than N10 trillion annually in unexploited gold alone. Now, minerals mining accounts for only 0.3 per cent of GDP. Moreover, the domestic mining industry is underdeveloped; leading to the country having to import commodities such as salt or iron sheets and billets that can be produced locally. Paradoxically, most bitumen used in road construction in Nigeria is currently imported. Government’s lack of attention is responsible for the unregulated mining activities and illegal smuggling of the products across the borders by unlicensed miners and artisans. Nigerian Extractive Industries and Transparency Initiative (NEITI) audit report on solid mineral operation, shows there are six buying centres, nine dredging companies, 11 exporters of solid minerals, 14 medium scale mining companies, 35 commercial quarry, 54 construction quarry, eight quarry for manufacturing, bringing a total of 157 activities in the solid mineral sector of the economy. What the country now needs is a comprehensive mining policy that will facilitate massive private domestic and foreign investment. In economic development, mineral resources are the foundation upon which an industrialised economy is built, and industrialisation is essential if Nigeria is to reduce over-dependence on oil –which, despite the revenue it generates, provides employment for less than six per cent of the country’s labour force. In pursuit of this objective, there is the need to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow states to control their own minerals. The placing of mining on the Exclusive List is responsible for the little or no interest in the development of the sector. The reality of dwindling revenues and the prospect of resource control should be a powerful incentive for states to press for the immediate expansion of mining.

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Regret over Buhari or Jonathan?

Duro Onabule

t was always predictable that, given his notoriety on that score, it was a matter of time for former President Olusegun Obasanjo to resume his pastime of undermining his military and civilian successors, by making President Muhammadu Buhari his latest victim. Amusingly, the rabble Obasanjo rouses on such occasions has dignified his deplorable tactics as a sort of distinction. If only they could critically dissect the man. There is this latent personality complex of striving never to be outshone or exceeded by any Nigerian living or dead. Hence, at the slightest prospect of being threatened, Obasanjo comes charging. Obasanjo’s dismissal of Buhari’s performance is a vivid example. On the alert that African Union was to honour the Nigerian President as the Champion of Anti-Corruption in Africa the following day, Obasanjo came out with his diatribe in the mistaken belief that the great honour for Buhari and, indeed, Nigeria would be diminished if not rubbished by his comments. Unfortunately for him, African Union sustained its honour on Nigeria, much to the credit Muhammadu Buhari as the President under whose tenure Nigeria became rebranded, to the envy of Obasanjo. Every timing and content of Obasanjo’s verbal assault on his military and civilian successors is noteworthy for exposing Obasanjo’s self-exaggeration and case study in hypocrisy. He is on record in some of his books as rating himself above every Nigerian (civilian or military), who ever served at high level – Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, Aminu Kano, Waziri Ibrahim, General Yakubu Gowon, Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, General Alani Akinrinade, General Alabi Isama, General Buhari, General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB), General Sani Abacha (as military rulers), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, President Umaru Yar’Adua, President Goodluck Jonathan and, now, President Buhari. General Abdulsalami Abubakar escaped Obasanjo’s bad tongue only because he released him (Obasanjo) from jail and heeded northern Generals who imposed Obasanjo on Nigeria as an elected President. Obasanjo kept off IBB since the day the former military President, in a rejoinder to Obasanjo, openly served him notice that “Henceforth, it will be fire for fire.” Obasanjo got the coded message. Very disturbingly and unknown to Nigerians is the fact that, contrary to the impression that Obasanjo, in his criticisms, is motivated by public service or altruism, he goes to town specifically when he fails to run the show from outside for an incumbent head of government or get appointments for his cronies. Former President Jonathan conceded, almost virtual run-

ning of his government to Obasanjo up to the time a memo written by Obasanjo recommending removal of six appointees from federal boards, to be replaced by six of his cronies, got leaked to Nigerian Tribune newspaper. Obasanjo initially denied authorship of the memo. Somehow, Nigeria Police foolishly arraigned Nigeria Tribune and its reporter for alleged sedition. Nigerian Tribune then had to republish the memo with Obasanjo’s full signature. That was the end of the matter, as the police had to withdraw the charges till today. In the current anti-Buhari misadventure by Obasanjo, how many Nigerians took notice that, amid the euphoria on Buhari’s victory, Obasanjo, in his arrogance of Mr. Know All, dispatched two volumes of policies President Buhari must implement during his current tenure? Who was elected President of Nigeria in 2015? Buhari or Obasanjo? Obasanjo’s major weakness of feeling superior to everybody is the cause of his running down contemporaries. Apparently, Buhari kept Obasanjo’s policies in the shelf, a derision, which embittered Obasanjo. Hence his frustration. “I said it from the beginning that Buhari is not strong on economy.” Who then displays his Ph.D in Economics? Obasanjo. Here was a man, so arrogant and power-drunk that he openly dismissed the advisers he had just sworn in that as much as they might advise, he, President Obasanjo, was not bound to take their advice. The same man imposing total policy directive on a President yet to be sworn in. The same deplorable tactics by Obasanjo did not work on late President Yar’Adua, not the least because he rejected Obasanjo’s attempt to run the government for him, but he also cancelled Obasanjo’s hurried investment of a whopping half a billion dollars in African Finance Corporation a fortnight before handing over to Yar’Adua. That investment was without the approval of the National Assembly. The late President Yar’Adua also queried an expenditure of $16 billion by Obasanjo’s administration purportedly on power supply with, according to Yar’Adua, “…nothing to show for it.” It is a question of character and hypocrisy. Who ever ran Obasanjo’s administrations for him? Who ever nominated public office holders for Obasanjo throughout his tenure? Who imposed policies on Obasanjo? Indeed, on his first day in office in 1999, Obasanjo expressed thanks to all those who helped him but instantly requested all of them to keep away. If so, why must he aim to run government for others? Former President Obasanjo is the cheapest critic in Nigeria as he merely echoes claims of the innocent public. Obasanjo was not bold

enough to specify Lawal Musa Daura (DG, Department of State Services) and Mamman Daura, a veteran journalist, as the major focus of the charge of nepotism against Buhari. Admittedly, Mamman Daura is a nephew, but Lawal Daura (DG, DSS), might just be Buhari’s townsman. Is that, therefore, peculiar to President Buhari or Nigeria or even Africa? What, anyway, was the record under Obasanjo or former President Goodluck Jonathan? During Obasanjo’s tenure, his daughter, Iyabo Obasanjo Bello, was Ogun State commissioner for health. Iyabo was also elected senator from Ogun Central, her father’s constituency. Above all, only the collapse of Obasanjo’s third term agenda cost his daughter the governorship of Ogun State for which she specially formed the Iyaniwura Foundation. Most remarkably, Obasanjo removed the serving Director-General of DSS to make way for Ogun State and fellow Egba, Colonel Kayode Are (retd). Obasanjo, therefore, owes Nigerians the difference between him and President Buhari, a task which should have been performed the very minute today’s journalists collected Obasanjo’s infamous letter. Former President Jonathan similarly removed the Director-General of DSS he inherited and replaced him with his South South fellow indigene, Ita Ekpenyong. Why was there no complaint of nepotism? Much is being made of the influence Mamman Daura wields inside Aso Rock. A nephew of President Buhari? So what? At least, Mamman Daura is a Nigerian, who (whatever his blood ties with Buhari) has a constitutional right to serve in any government of this country. Who did Obasanjo import to wield influence on his administration for eight years? A former Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia in United States. An American inside the innermost chamber of Nigerian government? Would a Nigerian have been ever-privileged to access similar level of governance in the United States? Still under Obasanjo, a lavish marriage for another American acquaintance was celebrated inside Aso Rock. If such waste of Nigeria’s resources were to take place in Aso Rock for Buhari’s foreign acquaintance today, Obasanjo would have led the criticisms. Allegation of nepotism in today’s politics? Only hypocrites, opportunists, the mischievous and the ignorant feed fat on such meal, all in the fraud of championing public morality. In the United States, seeming nepotism is mere routine for an incumbent President. The 1960 episode of the much-loved John Kennedy appointing his immediate younger brother, Robert Kennedy, as attorney-general may be too far behind. Today, President Donald Trump has around him

in the White House wielding great influence daughter, as special adviser, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, designated as special adviser but virtually more powerful on all Middle East matters than Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. Before making mince meat of Donald Trump, let it be known that Trump merely followed his predecessors, like Bill Clinton, who appointed his wife, Hilary Clinton, as head of a health review task force. The appointment was legally challenged but the court ruled the appointment was no nepotism. Under President George Bush Junior’s administration, Secretary of State Colin Powell’s son, Michael Powell, was appointed Chairman of Federal Electoral Commission. Nepotism? Obasanjo and co-travellers should read Adam Bellow’s book, In Praise of Nepotism Presidency. A major achievement of President Buhari is that he has restored civility and harmony to the Presidency, such that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, himself a loyal and contented human being, was publicly appreciated by Buhari as “my brother.” Nigerians have not been treated to the crude illegality of manipulation of the Constitution in a futile attempt to humiliate an innocent man out of office. Obasanjo made allegation of financial crime of round tripping against unspecified members of Buhari’s administration. That can’t be true. If, however, he has the facts, Obasanjo has the duty to convey such to the EFCC Chairman. Lest we forget, pace of governance is inexcusably (repeat, inexcusably) slow. It should never again take seven months to announce, screen and swear in ministers. Equally the eventual dismissal of a doubly indicted SGF (by the Senate and Vice-President Osinbajo review committee) should not have been triggered only by the Maina controversy. Such slow pace or vacillation throws Buhari into avoidable frying pan of controversy Should Buhari contest in 2019? That is his personal decision. Elections as well as the performances of a leader all over the world are determined by the electorate, who, in Nigeria’s case, run into multiple scores of millions. One man, in his arrogance, must not be allowed to appropriate such voting power to himself. Elections are either won or lost. When a man, who, towards the end of an eight-year term, plotted to rule for life (a treason offence) now arrogates to himself the moral of determining the political fate of a fellow citizen, we shouldn’t take him seriously. Buhari or Jonathan? There is no regret for Jonathan’s exit, in view of scandalous revelations. I endorsed Buhari since 2002 for the yeoman’s job, which he commenced less than three years ago. I am satisfied.

Independent nation states is the only solution to the murder and mayhem of Fulani herdsmen

Comrade Emma Powerful

s the people of Tivi and other indigenous populations of the Middle Belt region come out openly to make their intentions known to become an independent nation state with the name Takuruku Republic in the face of this sponsored and sustained harassment, intimidation, massacre by Fulani dominated security operatives in the Nigeria security apparatus, we the family members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s leadership worldwide, consider it imperative to commend those behind this bold and brave initiative. It is refreshing to see the good people of Middle Belt rise up,m for once, to the challenge of realizing why the contraption created by British merchants cannot remain as one indivisible entity. Nigeria was not created by Nigerians, even

the present 1999 was not drawn up or agreed to by Nigerians. This bold move to liberate the Middle Belt, a region that played a pivotal role in the war against Biafra, when they fell into the web of deceit spurn by the caliphate against their Biafran brethren, is what we IPOB have been clamoring and fighting for since 1967 till date. Dividing Nigeria along ancient boundaries for the benefit of all, irrespective of tribe or religion, is the only solution to the myriad of problem bedevilling Nigeria today. There is no other solution. The incompatibility and irreconcilable value systems of the feudal core Arewa caliphate North to the progressive, egalitarian and predominantly Judeo-Christian Middle Belt, South East, South South and South West will forever make Nigeria unworkable. Had Southern Nigeria been blessed with visionary leadership at the height of the nationalist fervour in the

late 1950s, there would not have been any Fulani herdsmen genocide today or the Biafra Holocaust of the war era, because the core Arewa North would have existed a separate Islamic country with full compliment of Sharia law as they have always wished. More intelligent nationalists in India recognized the unworkability of a modern Indian state with the ideologically irreconcilable Hindu and Muslims of Pakistan and Bangladesh. They decided to go their separate ways at independence but the not so educated nationalists in Nigeria thought that oil and water can mix, how wrong they were. IPOB has been and will continue to be at the forefront of this noble fight to create a conducive environment for other indigenous peoples and tribes in Nigeria to have the courage to confront the Fulani hegemonic rule. We IPOB would not hesitate to support or encourage any region or people bold

enough to confront the monolithic doctrine of one indivisible Nigeria. This country Nigeria is fully mortgaged and manipulated by Fulani Oligarchy and will cannot continue like this in perpetuity unless we stop this voluntary slavery. Nigeria must be divided or else Fulani people who have taken over and dominated every security agency especially army, police and DSS, including judiciary, would continue causing chaos and catastrophe in Nigeria. Nigeria is not working as it should be therefore everybody should come out now to stop the Fulani conquest by stealth through Fulani herdsmen before it’s too late. We are encouraging other indigenous people to come up with their own agenda as the Tivi people the rest of the Middle Belt have done. Comrade Emma Powerful Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB.

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A completed section of the ongoing dualization of Lokoja - Benin Road -Section IV, Phase 1 Ehor - Benin City, Edo State

Impeachment plot against Saraki will fail- Baraje Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Sunday said any plot to impeach the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki will fail. He told those behind purported plot to retrace their steps, saying any attempt to remove Saraki as the Senate President would boomerang. Baraje spoke to newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara state shortly after a brief prayer session marking his 67th birthday. He said Saraki, besides being popular among his colleagues in the Senate has not also committed any known impeachable offence. Baraje described the Senate President as a team leader who has earned the respect of his colleagues in the red chambers because of the responsible manner with which he has been handling the affairs of the Senate.

The leading politician said he was aware of the ongoing gimmicks by certain forces but warned that those behind the impeachment plot should tarry because of the dire consequences. He stated that the Saraki’s supporters and admirers would be watching to know the length with which the plotters would go to achieve their target. He recalled that a group within the Senate, which vehemently resisted Saraki leadership at inception, had aligned and stood solidly behind him. Baraje maintained that the President of the Senate was brilliant and full of hope and dream for Nigeria, warning that such lofty hope should not be destroyed on the altar of politics. “Many of us helped to build APC. I’m one of them, he (Saraki) was and still one of them. We are still building the party. I think the party has not made a statement about the so called threat

to impeach him. We only learnt from the news that we read and from hearsays. And I think very sincerely, there must be ground before you impeach somebody like him, and they (Senators) have their own rules and regulations and we all have constitutions that guide impeachment. “If the Senate President is seen to have violated such rules, why not? But sincerely as of today and to the best of my knowledge, I don’t think any Senate President in the past, in the immediate-past or long past, has held the Senate like Bukola Saraki has been holding it. He has been seen to be a team player, he has been seeing to be leader that carries the Senate along and he has been seem to be somebody, who can endure, give and sacrifice for this nation. “Remember that he got to that position like a war, as if he was fighting a war. Today, even those people, who opposed him, are the most

fanatical people, who are his supporters today. So, what reason do you want to say you have to want to impeach such a person? “I’m aware there are lot of gimmicks, but the worst one that would boomerang against anybody who is planning anything, is to say they want to impeach Bukola Saraki. That Senate is solid as I have never seen. I believe it would keep bouncing. There are other ways that the gimmicks are going, let us all keep watching. We can only wish Nigeria well. “But I only hope and pray that Nigerians will not be destroyers of their hope. Bukola Saraki is young that is what I mean by hope; he has age in his support; he is brilliant; he knows Nigeria; he has dream for Nigeria. If today, we now stand to say we want to destroy such people, then that is why I said I hope and pray that Nigeria will not destroy its own future”, Baraje said.

to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s advice that President Muhammadu Buhari should not seek re-election on the account of his health, vocal clergy, Tunde Bakare, pastor of Latter Rain Assembly, says the health condition of President Muhammadu Buhari has improved and he can seek re-election if he desires. The fiery preacher said this at a townhall meeting in London, on Saturday. “The president’s health has improved…he has a right to contest again if he wishes,” Bakare reportedly said. He was also said to have commended former President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting the outcome of an election which did not favour him. He asked Nigerians to thank the immediate past president for preventing “bloodbath,” by conceding the election after a peace deal had been brokered. Bakare also said he was happy that Buhari had embraced the need for restructuring. He had urged the federal government to restructure the country by encouraging each geopolitical zone to develop along its area of best comparative advantage age. Bakare said this during a state of the nation’s briefing at his church in Lagos. He had said such restructuring would return the country to the winning formula of the past and facilitate its socioeconomic development. According to him, with

restructuring, Nigeria can leapfrog within 10 years the phases of industrialisation to become a global industrial powerhouse comprised of six geo-economic zones. “The north-central zone can optimise its mechanised agricultural potential and harness the Rivers Niger and the Benue not just for irrigation but also for hydroponic farming,” he had said. “It can become a centre of world-class cattle ranching that will quell the menace of herdsmen attacks and also incubate allied opportunities such as meat, milk and leather processing. “The zone can then transit into heavy industries, including steel manufacturing and automanufacturing, while also harnessing the rivers as inland waterways and tourist attractions. “Similarly, the Northwest zone can harness its vast arable land by deploying land-enhancing technologies for mechanised agriculture and cattle ranching, while also becoming Africa’s defence manufacturing hub. “With these arrangements, the zone will be providing sufficient competitive impetus to revive its historical potential as a central hub in Africa’s textile industry. “The North East will have the opportunity to redefine its identity from being a hotbed of insurgency to becoming a hub for cattle ranching, pharmaceutical and construction industries and its unique mineral resources such as clay, limestone and gypsum.

No reason to delay work on Benin – Okene road - Fashola Titus Akhigbe,Benin

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tors, so no contractor has the excuse to delay his work. “Contractors who do not perform, we have our remedies and we will pursue our remedies. “What is important to understand is that they have worked in the first 47 kilometre from there we have another contractor and beyond that, we have another contractor until the roads end because our roads are long. “So, we will try as much as possible to break the work between different contractors. I think we have Dantata Asawo on the other section; we have also Mother Cat at the other section.

of Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, weekend, said contractors handling the Benin-Okene roads have no reasons to delay their works saying they have all been paid. He made the assertion while on an inspection of ongoing federal government projects in Benin City. Fashola said contractors handling the various sections of the Benin-Okene roads who failed to execute their projects would be dealt with accordingly. “I have said here that we have paid all the contrac-

All of them have received money under the Suku, so they will be on their sites”, he said. The minister said when the roads are completed; they would be of more economic value to Nigerians plying the routes adding that, that was the reason; Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari in his New Year broadcast said he was going to commit more resources to the infrastructural development of the nation to improving the lifestyle of its citizenry. “This is what Mr. President is committed to in his January 1st address that you will see this govern-

ment busy with infrastructure, trying to lay a critical foundation that will really lead to economic rebirth and growth and it is infrastructure that does it. “This is what will determine how much fuel you burn, how much time you waste in bad roads and how that affect the cost of goods and services including foods. “So as this road moves, we expect shorter journey time, we expect to see more fuel efficient used, that is money being saved in commuters pockets, so we expect to see more competitive food prices and services. That is our economic journey, we will deliver”, he said.

He urged the contractor handling the Ehor axis of the road and others to increase the pace of their work and also ensure that whether rain or sunshine, that the roads are motorable. ‘It is a 47 kilometre road, starting from around Ramat Square inside Benin City. They have finished about 15 or there about kilometre already and now in use. The remaining will be concluded sometime late this year. “But what is important now is that, I have extracted the commitment from the contractor and we are going to bring him again to make that commitment for the people who use this road to

connect to Kogi, to Lokoja that whatever time of the year, whether it rains or there is sunshine, the road will be motorable”, he said. On his part, the chief engineer, RCC, Mr. Nabeel Esawi, assured the Honorable minister that they are working assiduously to make the road motorable all through the seasons. “By the grace of God, we will ensure our section, section 4 from here to Ehor will be motorable during the rainy season and the dry season. “All the time, we are working here so that the road will be motorable for all Nigerians to pass safely and freely”, he said.

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Woman escapes death by whiskers in Ondo farm ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

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Godday, a farmer at Igbo Abo in the Osi community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo state at the weekend escaped death by the whiskers. Mrs. Godday was attacked by a matchet wielding marauder after visiting her farm to fetch some firewood for cooking. She added that the attacker was a Fulani man roaming around the farm inside the bush with a scary look. The 28 year old woman who narrated her ordeal

to journalists in Akure explained that she was afraid when the Fulani man stormed her farm with a cutlass. “I was about going home when I noticed the Fulani man inside the farm and I was scared but greeted him and he replied. “In fact I sought his assistance in putting the firewood on my head and he obliged but before I could thank him he attacked me with his cutlass on the head. “By the time I know what was happening, he gagged me and tore my clothes and I raised alarm.

“I think he (suspect) noticed the noise could attract other local farmers around, he then took to his heels with his cloths already stained with blood. “I was tired and very weak because I had lost much blood but managed to walk down to the nearest community where I was offered a cloth and taken to a clinic. “I can’t really explain the motive behind this attack or maybe is to kill me or rape me but he removed my entire wrapper and clothe before I could raise alarm”. “It was a good Samari-

tan that contacted my husband who is a member of Odua People’s Congress (OPC) and reported the incident at the police station”. Thomas Godday, husband to the victim said he visited the farm with some of the members from the OPC and combed the bush. He added that the case was reported to the head of Fulanis in the local area who fetched out the suspect with his clothes still soaked with blood. “He (Fulani man) was handed over to us and we took him to the police station for justice to prevail

over the attack”. According to him, the family members of the suspect all paid for the hospital bill to treat his wife. “But the shocking state is that we are all disappointed by the action of the police who have released the suspect (Fulani) from the custody” Mr. Godday explained. Mr. Femi Joseph, the spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command confirmed the incident when contacted on phone. Mr. Joseph noted that the suspect was initially arrested but later granted bail by the police with in-

structions to resume to the station by today (Monday). “The man was a scavenger and he met the woman on the farm and attempted to sexually abuse her injuring but in the process she was injured. “Although, the suspect is not a Fulani but speaks Hausa, he is from Langtang in Plateau state, so he is not an herdsman as claimed by the people. The police spokesperson said that more investigation was on going on the case adding the suspect would be charge to court soon.

Yankari Game Reserve hosts 20, 172 tourists in 2017 Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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Women demonstrating the faster, healthy, less stressful and a more convenient means of cooking in the home, during upgrade to gas event organized by Africare Nigeria in Abuja.

Support govt’s development efforts, Benin monarch urges Nigerians in diaspora Titus Akhigbe,Benin

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Benin Monarch, Oba Ewuare II, has charged Nigerians abroad to be supportive to the government to enhance rapid development in the country. Oba Ewuare II made the call at the weekend in Edo State when he received in audience members of the Edos in Diaspora Organization Worldwide, at his palace in Benin City. The Benin royal father, who commended members of the group for the visit, urged them to always be good ambassadors of the country in their respective host countries and that they never forget their places of origin. Oba Ewuare II, who was full of praises for the members of Edos in Diaspora Organization Worldwide for embarking on a num-

ber of projects particularly the Diaspora Smart City which when completed, would give jobs to about 20,000 Nigerians. According to the Oba, the government, particularly the Edo State government needs helping hands in providing for the needs of her citizens, including jobs for army of unemployed youths and the Libyan returnees. Speaking earlier, chairman of the Edos in Diaspora Organization Worldwide, Efosa Ogieriakhi, informed the Monarch and Chiefs at the Oba’s palace that members of the group were on a visit to pay homage and intimate them of what the group was doing for the benefit of Nigerians, especially Edo people. Ogieriakhi, a Berlinbased Nigerian Legal practitioner and one time interim chairman and legal adviser of the Nigerians in

Diasporal Organizationin Europe, disclosed that the Edos in Diaspora Organization Worldwide was duly registered and certificated in Europe. He told the Oba and his Cabinet that the Diaspora Smart City located at Avbiugo community in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo State, was aimed at industrialilizing and opening up of rural communities in the state. He explained that the Diaspora Smart City, the group is building would be a large settlement for Edo indigenes abroad and would serve as both residential and industrial purposes. “Your Royal Majestic, it is our hope that when fully completed, the Diadpora Smart City will be occupied by residential houses and industries that can give employment to up to 20,000 Nigerians, especial-

ly Edos people. “It is part of our contributions to support the government of the day in the state not only by bringing investments but also providing jobs for our jobless youths. “Besides, our organisation has also planned to establish a skill acquisition centre to train our youths on a number of trades and after the training, we shall certificate and give them grants to start up their respective businesses. “Edos in Diaspora Organization Worldwide are also contributing our quota to make the proposed Gelegele Seaport in the state a reality. Some of our members including Engr. Brisbourne Iyamu, Pastor George Osaghae, Mr.Joseph Ehigiamusoe, Mr. Henry Enehizena, etc, are making contributions to the project”, Barr. Efosa Ogieriakhi added.

Sole Administrator of the Yankari Games Reserve, Engineer Habu Mamman has disclosed that the foremost tourist site hosted no fewer than 20,172 tourists in 2017. Mamman who stated this at the weekend while speaking with journalists in Bauchi explained that the Reserve as foremost wildlife park in the North-Eastern part of the country has remained a beehive of activities in spite of the lingering security challenges in the region. He said, “Out of the 20,172 tourist inflow we had last year, 19,638 are local tourists from Nigeria, while others came from other African countries, Europe, America, Asia and others. “Italian tourists numbered 106 topped the list of our foreign visitors, followed by Turkish with 105 tourists and 80 Chinese visited the park as well.” Mamman while pointing out that the reserve has also attracted tourists from Canada, Brazil, Bangladish, Lebanon,Pakistan and many other countries from the middle east explained that, “although the insurgency in the North-East has not affected Bauchi in any form, it was regrettable that most people have formed a mindset that the region was ‘generally unsafe”. Engineer Mamman further stressed that, “after visiting, with the measure of security we have in place, and the serene and hospitable environment, many of the tourists now have a different opinion, and that is how they keep coming back”. The sole administrator of the reserve informed that, “we have a special security

arrangement here which include a special detachment of the Army and Police, complemented by our specially trained rangers here for a 24-hour security plan. “Yankari is where people interact with nature and make fresh discoveries, in a comfortable environment, and this makes it the most popular tourist destination in Nigeria that brings people from across the world,” he said. Mamman who explained that the park currently harbours 50 species of mammals and 17 types of reptiles said the species include African bush elephant, roan antelope, western hartebeest, West African lion, African buffalo, waterbuck, hippopotamus and various types of monkeys, among others. While lamenting that Lion population in Yankari is on the verge of extinction, the sole administrator revealed that only two lions remained in the park in 2011 while Leopard was long presumed to be extinct in the reserve. However, Mamman said one adult male was captured on WCS camera-trap in April 2017. He explained that there were over 350 species of birds found in the park, and 130 of these are resident, while others are ‘migrants’ from within and outside Africa. The Sole Administrator noted that Yankari is recognized as having one of the largest populations of elephants in West Africa, estimated at more than 300 in 2005. ”The growth of the elephant population has become a problem for surrounding villages at times as the animals enter local farms during the rainy season.”

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Herdsmen killings: Couple, 2 others given mass burial in Taraba Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

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Hon. Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN (3rd left),Federal Controller of Works Edo State, Engr. Oke Owhe (left), Chief Engineer of Reynolds Construction Company (Nig.) Ltd , Engr. Nabil Issawi (3rd right) and Special Adviser, Project Performance Monitoring, Mrs Adenike Giwa (2nd left) and others during the Minister’s inspection of the on going dualization of Lokoja - Benin Road -Section IV, Phase 1 Ehor -Benin City, Edo State on Friday

Saraki lauds Nigeria’s entertainment industry, salutes youths entrepreneurship Tunde Opalana, Abuja

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the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki at the weekend in far away United States of America commended the Nigerian entertainment industry for its tremendous growth over the last 20 years and for creating value and comparative advantage to the nation’s economy. While he lauded some of Nigerian music icons like Wizkid, Phyno and Davido for taking their music to internationally acceptable standard, he said the purchasing power of the Nigerian music industry must be strengthened. Head of New Media Department, Office of the Senate President, Olu Onemola, said that Saraki spoke on the topic ‘The

African Value Chain: Harnessing Local Talent and Opportunity’, while delivering a keynote address at Georgetown University, Washington DC’s Africa Business Conference last Saturday. The Senate President also made a case for quality higher education and the creation of the right conditions and opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment in both Nigeria and Africa while urging the world to take note that truly, Africa has come of age. Highly impressed about how the perception of Africa is changing globally, he said that demeaning reports of conflicts, epidemics and outbreak of disease about Africa on CNN, BBC and Al-Jazeera, are now giving way to new programs like ‘Inside

Africa’, ‘African Voices’, ‘Marketplace Africa’, and ‘Africa Business Report’– that showcase entrepreneurial acuity, talent and innovation. He attributed these to the utilization of a large youth percentage of Africa’s 1.3 billion populations which translate to a huge market in terms of consumption, services and labour. However, he said, for Africa to benefit from the demographic dividends that a massive youth population offers, we must make the right investments in quality higher education and create the right conditions and opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment. No African country can do this alone.” “A large market is only useful when the people have the necessary pur-

chasing power; and a huge population is only an asset when it is productive. My country, Nigeria, is already a population powerhouse, the largest in Africa and the seventh in the world. Our population currently stands at 180 million and it has been rising at the rate of 2.7% since 2010. The UN predicts that Nigeria will close in on the 300 million people mark by the year 2050 – overtaking the United States as the third most populous country on earth.” Speaking further on the Nigerian music industry, Saraki said, “Another sector that provides value addition and comparative advantage is the Entertainment industry, which has grown tremendously over the last 20 years…

Unlawful shooting: DSS to pay N10m compensation to Jos resident Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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sided over by Justice Muhammadu Abubakar has fined the Department of State N10 million for wrongly shooting and injuring one Musa Ibrahim Umar of Iyamadu street, Bukuru, Jos south local government sometime in 2016. The DSS operatives stormed the area on 2nd March 2016 in search of a suspected Boko Haram

member Umar Khalid Muhammed but wrongly broke into the plaintiff’s residence in the middle of the night and inquired whether he was the suspect and shot him on his thigh when he denied being the suspect thereby turning him into a cripple. But the DSS napped the suspect in the area after shooting the wrong person. In an application for the enforcement of his fundamental right under the

FREP Rules, the applicant had sought for a declaration that the action by the security body is illegal and unconstitutional as it violated his right to life and dignity of his human person as guaranteed by Section 33 and 34 of the 1999 constitution as amended. Justice Muhammad Shitu Abubakar in granting the prayers of the applicant as stated in the court processes awarded the sum of 10 million naira as contained in

relief four against the respondents. However, the court refused some of the applicant’s prayers which include the publication of a public apology in two national dailies. Counsel to the complainant Akibu Idris, stated that the decision is a well deserved victory as it reenforces the confidence of Nigerians on the judiciary as the last hope of the common man.

people, among who were husband and wife, reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen were Sunday, given mass burial in Tiv Community of Taraba State. Our Correspondent who visited the area reports that the entire Tiv community of Kyaagba in Wuurojam Ward of Gassol Local Government Area of the State could not stay to mourn their beloved ones killed because of the fear of further attacks as they were seen deserting the community to a nearby town, Sabongida. The spokesman of the community, Simon Tyavwua, told Journalists in Ngutswen village that they were waiting to conduct the burial adding that immediately after which, they would leave for safety of their lives. “We are waiting for you people, immediately after burial, we are going to Sabongida”, “We don’t have security, we are asking government to give us security”, he said. Simon Tyavwua who earlier, briefed newsmen that the villagers were sleeping when at about 10.00 pm,

herdsmen, numbering about 20 started shooting sporadically and killed four people. According to him, cows belonging to herdsmen recently invaded their farms and destroyed yams worth hundreds of thousands of Naira. “We caught them in the act and demanded a compensation of about N40, 000. 00 to cushion our pains which they reluctantly paid but threatened to fight us”, he said. Commenting on the issue, the Chairman, Tiv Cultural and Social Association, Zachariah Akaatar said the herdsmen were complaining that Governor Darius Ishaku is bringing law against open grazing. “We have been living here more than 100 years peacefully in Gassol kingdom”, “We come to discover that these herdsmen came from far North like Zamfara, Bornu that migrated down to Taraba, and that have become our problem”, he said. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the Taraba State Police Command, ASP David Misal said he was aware of the attack that led to the death of four people but assured getting back to our Correspondent for more clarifications later.

Wike blames lawyers, media practitioners for emergence of APC at federal level Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State, has said that the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the media should be blamed for promoting the false propaganda that led to the emergence of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government. Speaking during the Eastern Bar Forum Quarterly Meeting in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Wike said the NBA and the press contributed to the propaganda that threw Nigeria into political and economic quagmire. “This is my first time of experiencing someone digging his own grave. It is time for all those who dug this grave to go and close the grave they have dug,” he stated. The governor said now that a serious mistake has been made, it behoves the Bar and other stakeholders to rise up and correct the anomaly in 2019. He, therefore, urged lawyers and media practitioners to work towards stopping the downward slide of the country, by enthroning a pro-people leadership in 2019. He urged the NBA to speak against the downward slide

of the country as it would not be in the interest of Nigerians to continue under the present situation. The governor advised Nigerians not to be swayed by the plot of the APC to use restructuring as a tool of political deception, even when the President stated clearly that he did not believe in it. He called on Nigerians to be vigilant as the security agencies and INEC were allegedly tools for the subversion of the will of the people. “Most of the people backing the President for a second term are doing so because that is the only way they can get a second term,” he said. Governor Wike reiterated his declaration that the Government and people of Rivers State have no land for the location of cattle colony in the state. He charged the members of the Eastern Bar Forum to remain united despite the challenges that confronted them and advised them to emulate the governors of the Sourh-South and South-East who were working in unity. In his address, Governor of Eastern Bar Forum, Sir Arthur Chukwu, said legal practitioners must work for the weak and voiceless in the society.

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAPPOR THERESA ATAI 2. SAPPOR ABIOLA EDWARD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. EASING THE BURDEN OF EXISTENCE FOR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS 2. TO CATER FOR THE NEEDS OF WIDOWS AND ORPHANS 3. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONES 4. TO ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER WIDOWS IN THE SOCIETY 5. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

Public Notice 22 MRS QUADREE YESIRAT DAMILARE.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS BELLO VESIRAT DAMILARE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS QUADREE YESIRAT DAMILARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS EWUMI KUDIRAT IYABODE.

. I formerly known and addressed as MISS SHOKOYA KUDIRAT IYABODE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS EWUMI KUDIRAT IYABODE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWAUWA FAVOUR UGONNA

BELLO OYEBOLA ADEOLA.

. I formerly known and addressed as MOSES JIDAYI FAVOUR UGONNA now wish to be known called and addressed as NWAUWA FAVOUR UGONNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON OYEBOLA ADEOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as BELLO OYEBOLA ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEBISI GBEMISOLA SERAH. . I formerly known and addressed as DOSUNMU GBEMISOLA SERAH now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEBISI GBEMISOLA SERAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OKOSUN BEAUTY ROSEMARY(MOTHER)

. Formerly known and addressed as OKOSUN PAUL OLUWANIFEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MAKINDE PAUL OLUWANIFEMI and as well known and addressed as OKOSUN BEAUTY ROSEMARY(Mother) in respect of her son. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHIAWA BLESSING AMAKA

. I formerly known as CHIAWA AMAKA now wish to add BLESSINGS to my name. That I now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIAWA BLESSING AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ODUBELA TEMIDAYO OLUWASEUN

Formerly known and addressed as ODUBELA OLUWAGBEMIGA ISIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUBELA TEMIDAYO OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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JEFFREY ERHABOR

I formerly known and addressed as JEFFREY IYOHA now wish to be known called and addressed as JEFFREY ERHABOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. BANKOLE SUNDAY ADEYEMI.

I formerly known and addressed as BANKOLE S ADEYEMI now wish to be known called and addressed as BANKOLE SUNDAY ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMORUYI MICHAEL SIMPSON

I formerly known and addressed as Michael Simpson now wish to be known called and addressed as Omoruyi Michael Simpson. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHUCKS POLYCARP OKANY

Formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA POLYCARP OKANY, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUCKS POLYCARP OKANY. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 23rd of August ,1966 instead of 8th of February, 1972. That

DAHUNSI OLAYIWOLA SUNDAY.

I formerly known and addressed as DAHUNSI OLAYIWOLA SUNDAY now wish to be known called and addressed as DAHUNSI OLAYIWOLA SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADENIYI ENUYOKAN ABIODUN.

I formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI ENUYOKAN now wish to be known called and addressed as ADENIYI ENUYOKAN ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ALAO BABATUNDE LATEEF I formerly known and addressed as Babatunde Lateef Abere now wish to be known called and addressed as Alao Babatunde Lateef. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADDITION /CORRECTION OF NAME

That my name was quoted as ESINKONYE CHINWENDU, That I now wish to add GOODLUCK to my name. That my name was mistakenly written on my voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s card as ESINKONYE GOODLUCK CHINWE instead of ESINKONYE GOODLUCK CHINWENDU. That

DANIEL MUSA NAHUM

BAMGBALA FAUSAT AMOKE

. I formerly known and addressed as MUSA DANIEL NAHUM now wish to be known called and addressed as DANIEL MUSA NAHUM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME ADENIJI ADENIYI ILIASU, KAZEEM ILIASU ADENIYI KAZEEM ILIYAS ADENIYI BELONG TO THE SAME PERSON BUT I PREFER KAZEEM ILIYAS ADENIYI/ All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS APANISHILE MADESOLA OLAMIBO.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADENIYAN MADESOLA OLAMIBO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS APANISHILE MADESOLA OLAMIBO. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

MUKOLU FAVOUR ESE. . I, formerly known, called and addressed as Mukolu Okolie Favour now wish to be known and addressed as Mukolu Favour Ese. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRM OF NAME:

ADENIKE KUDIRAT PRECIOUS OTOLORIN

EMMANUEL OLUWAFEMI GABRIEL

MISS ISMAIL FATIMOH OMOBOLANLE

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss ADAMOLUGBE TEMITAYO IBIYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs TEMITAYO IBIYEMI ASHIMOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to certify that in my banks account details my name was written as ASTHICAL UTSEN, in my other documents my name is UTSEN AWUDU ATYUNSE And UTSEN ATYUNSE.Now wish to be known and addressed as UTSEN AWUDU ATYUNSE.Former documents remain valid Banks general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as : Alabi Kudirat Adenike Precious , now wish to be known as ADENIKE KUDIRAT PRECIOUS OTOLORIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as : EMMANUEL FEMI, now wish to be known as EMMANUEL OLUWAFEMI GABRIEL . All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Ismail Fatimoh Omodasola , now wish to be known as MISS ISMAIL FATIMOH OMOBOLANLE . All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CNRRECTION OF NAME:

MRS. ADEJAYAN REBECCA OLUWATOSIN

My name was wrongly written as Kashimawo Idowu, instead of Kashimawo Oni Idowu, General public take note,

MRS. DURUNNA CHIOMA CHINELO.

,I formerly known called and addressed as MISS NWOKEDI CHIOMA CHINELO. Now want to be known and addressed as MRS. DURUNNA CHIOMA CHINELO. Former documents remain valid. General public take note. CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name NWOSU LOVE ONYEMEREKE was wrongly written during my BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as NWOSU LOVELYN ONYEMEREKE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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

MRS. EHIJATOR GLORIA EKIJEME

DORATHY FRANCIS INYANG.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. IMUMORIN EKIJEME GLORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EHIJATOR GLORIA EKIJEME. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Dorathy Inyang Etim, now wish to be known as Dorathy Francis Inyang. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as OKOBI LUCKY PEREZIMO now wish to be known called and addressed as EYENANAOTU LUCKY PEREZIMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. . CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I, Eme ikechukwu Emmanuel as well as Essellence ikechukwu Emmanuel and Ikechukwu Emmanuel. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. The general public please take note.

UDEOGARANYA JOY OLUCHI

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Omaka Faith Nnenna now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Louis-Ugorji Faith Nnenna. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS. OSUJI MERCY NWADIUTO. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOKOCHA MERCY NWADIUTO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSUJI MERCY NWADIUTO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

AGHO SUCCESS OSASU . I formerly known called and. Addressed as OMORAGBON SUCCESSS.Now wishes to be known and addressed as AGHO SUCCESS OSASU . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKAHIEOBI CHIMA FAVOUR

MRS CHUKWUEMEKA LINDA CHIDOCHIRI.

NWAEFIDO AMANDI ISAIAH

I, formerly known and addressed AKAHIEOBI CHIMA OBIOMA now wish to be known and addressed as AKAHIEOBI CHIMA FAVOUR . All former documents remain valid. Nysc, Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Zenith Bank and the general public should

: I formerly known and addressed as MISS IGBOKWE LINDA CHIDOCHIRI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHUKWUEMEKA LINDA CHIDOCHIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

: I formerly known and addressed as OMEMGBOJI ISIIAH AMADI now wish to be known and addressed as NWAEFIDO AMANDI ISAIAH. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS. OGBONDA GLAD BARIBEFII.

AMADI AGWU SAMUEL

JOYCE DAKURU TOLOFARI.

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GLADYS BARIBE NII, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OGBONDA GLAD BARIBEFII. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGWU SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, AMADI AGWU SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, JOYCE TOLOFARI, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOYCE DAKURU TOLOFARI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Akpala Florence now wish to add Anana to my name .Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as Akpala Florence Anana. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ENJAMIN-AUGUSTINE GRACE WARIEBIMIERE. I, formerly known and addressed as, NWOSU AUGUSTINE CHINEDUM and AUGUSTINE-NWOSU GRACE WARIEBIMIERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, BENJAMIN AUGUSTINE CHINEDUM and BENJAMIN-AUGUSTINE GRACE WARIEBIMIERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ASALUHU ABDULLAHI

AMADI-OKEDI JOY HOMACHI

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MABODU FUNMILAYO RASHEEDAT.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SALUHU ABDULAZIZ, now wish to be known and addressed as, ASALUHU ABDULLAHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AMADI HOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, AMADI-OKEDI JOY HOMACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHIDOZIE ERIC UBANI, now wish to be known and addressed as, RAYMOND AMANZE UBANI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Ogunlana Funmilayo Rasheedat, now wish to be known and addressed as Mabodu Funmilayo Rasheedat. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

IFEOLUWATOBI BENJAMIN

AGBERHE JEFFREY ONOS

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FUNSO AJOKE OKOMOH

I formerly known and addressed as AYINLA OLUBUKOLA YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as FASASI OLUBUKOLA YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as FUNSO AJOKE OSHINGBADE now wish to be known and addressed as FUNSO AJOKE OKOMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Amusan Oluwatobi Benjamin ,now wish to be known and addressed as Akinade Ifeoluwatobi Benjamin . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

EYENANAOTU LUCKY PEREZIMO.

MRS LOUIS-UGORJI FAITH NNENNA.

MRS TEMITAYO IBIYEMI ASHIMOLE.

I Formerly Known and Addressed as Miss Sakariyau Rebecca Oluwatosin now wish to be known, called and addressed as Mrs. Adejayan Rebecca Oluwatosin All Documents and Certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as KOSOKO FAUSAT AMOKE now wish to be known called and addressed as BAMGBALA FAUSAT AMOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EKOKOTA ONOS JEFFREY, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBERHE JEFFREY ONOS . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

: I formerly known and addressed as UDEH JOY OLUCHI now wish to be known and addressed as UDEOGARANYA JOY OLUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS AGBO URUDINACHI NNENNE.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALO URUDINACHI NNENNE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGBO URUDINACHI NNENNE. All former documents remain valid. FTHA, Skye Bank and General public should please take note.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME: THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT I, ONWUMEREPERRY INNOCENTIA CHINELO, I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING THE FOLLOWING NAMES: 1.ONWUMERE INNOCENTIA CHINELO 2. ONWUMERE PERRY INNOCENTIA I WISH TO MAINTAIN ONWUMERE-PERRY INNOCENTIA CHINELO. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

AKINRULI DAVID IBUKUNOBA.

I formerly known and addressed as AKINRULI DAVID EXCELLENT now wish to be known and addressed as AKINRULI DAVID IBUKUNOBA. I was born on 14/09/1998 not 14/09/1997. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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

AKINYEMI FELICIA ADUNNI. I formerly known and addressed as ADEDIRAN FELICIA ADUNNI now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYEMI FELICIA ADUNNI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

COAL CITY WOOD PROCESSING AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named “FOUNDATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) ENGR. EMMANUEL EZE - CHAIRMAN 2) SAMUEL OKWOLI - VICE CHAIRMAN 3) ONAH CHARLES - SECRETARY 4) OHAGU IGNATIUS OKECHUKWU - TREASURER 5) IFEANYI MADUKWE - MEMBER AIMS: 1) TO MAKE WOOD PROCESSING AND MARKETING BUSINESS MORE EFFICIENT IN ENUGU ST AND OTHERS Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED TRUSTEES

GOSPEL OMEGA PRAYER WARRIORS MINISTRY.

Public Notice

ONYEMECHARA JUSTIN

SAMUEL JOY ODEJE

IMORU BEATRICE FATIMETU.

ABHA MICHEAL JOHN

I formerly known and addressed as CHARLES JUSTINE CHIZIMUZO now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEMECHARA JUSTIN. I was born on 22/02/1991. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OMRIGBE JOY now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL JOY ODEJE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BETURE BEATRICE FATIMETU now wish to be known and addressed as IMORU BEATRICE FATIMETU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MICHEAL JOHN SUNDAY now wish to be known and addressed as ABHA MICHEAL JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ISRAEL ADEOLA FOLARANMI. I formerly known and addressed as ABIODUN OGUNDIPE ADEOLA MOTUNRAYO now wish to be known and addressed as ISRAEL ADEOLA FOLARANMI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ALABI OMONIKE JULIANAH.

DADAHO FREEGIFT FRANCIS

JUDE NNAMDI MBELU

I formerly known and addressed as AYODEJI OMONIKE JULIANAH now wish to be known and addressed as TALABI OMONIKE JULIANAH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLAYINKA ADURAGBEMI FRANCIS now wish to be known and addressed as DADAHO FREEGIFT FRANCIS. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as PAUL NONSO MBELU now wish to be known and addressed as JUDE NNAMDI MBELU All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MESSIAH GLORIOUS ANOINTING MINISTRY.

HIS WILL GLOBAL CHURCH.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. FAMOUS OPIKI. 2. KALAMAMA SEKI TENDE FAMOUS.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 2. Veronica Johnny uko. 3. Emmanuel Michael Akpan. 4. Rebecca Nathaniel Elijah.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To preach the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ. 2. To win souls for the Kingdom of God.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To preach the gospel of Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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.

1. Johnny William Uko.

SIGNED ; EMMANUEL ETIETOP ESQ. SOLICITOR. 08067901180/08025433687.

SIGNED; FAMOUS OPIKI.

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above - named Association has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration of additional Trustees(Change in Trustees & Amendment of relevant Article in the Constitution) under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. A. To amend ARTICLE 9, paragraph A of the Constitution to read: “The Trustees shall be seven in number and shall be known as THE REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION”. B. Existing Trustees: 1. Professor Ishaya Audu (Deceased) 2. Justice J. A. P. Oki (Deceased) 3. Dr. M. O. Omolayole (Retained) Additional Trustees: 1. George Akume (Appointed and Added) 2. Professor Zwinging Jonathan Silas (Appointed and Added) 3. Mrs Bakare Maureen Iyabode (Appointed and Added) 4. Mr. Ohiwerei Felix Omoikhoje Aizobeoje (Appointed and Added) 5. Obakponovwe Peter Claver (Appointed and Added) 6. Ogbonnaya Joshua Chingozi (Appointed and Added) Any objection to the amendment of the Constitution and registration of additional trustees shall be forwarded to the Registrar - General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Mariana, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE (2) WEEP NOT HE PREVAILED INT’L CHRISTIAN MINISTRY The general public is hereby informed that the above- named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies & Allied Matters Act 1990.

ZAMZAM ISLAMIC FOUNDATION

GLORIOUS APOSTOLIC CHURCH- CITY OF JOY

TALENTED LIVELY FRIENDS CLUB

The general public is hereby informed that the above- named FOUNDATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies & Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Salahuddeen Munirdeen Arriyady 2. Dr. Adebomehin Abdulhakeem Aderibigbe .3. Aliu Qamar Adewale 4. Lawal Nasiru Tunde 5. Olawunmi Ismaila Olawale THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To propagate the religion of Islam 2. To establish, operate and maintain institutions for the dissemination of Islamic or what is deemed as a corollary to Islamic teaching, training and education.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies Allied matters act 1990. The trustees are 1. Ewah Peter Oruerighe ,- Chairman. 2. Omosuyi Afolabi Innocent 3. Mashafau Omolola Magaret 4. Osah Benald Ayodele 5. Sulaiman Fatimah Joke 6. Odukoya Oluwafemi David - Secretary 7. Ewah Samuel 8. Ofo Sunday Akpofure AIMS AND OBJECTIVE To preach and propagate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within the next 28 days of this publication. Signed by Secretary.

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. Archbishop, Orokotan Abiodun Olusola - President. 2. Mr. Orokotan Olalekan Olubusola - Secretary. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1 , To preach the gospel of Jesus to the whole world. 2.To win souls for the Kingdom of God. 3. To set captives free through prayers 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; RICHARD ODUDOH, CONSULTANT.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed By: SECRETARY

LIGHT AND PEACE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the company and allied matter Act 1 of 1990. TRUSTEES 1.YVONNE ISIMEME ISUNUOYA 2.ANTHONY IDIALU ISUNUOYA 3.ROSEMARY OTIBHOR ISUNUOYA 4.DR ADESHINA ADEIGA AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1.To help widow orphans and abused women 2.To equip and empower the less priviledge 3.Mission church planting and pastoral care Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to The RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGN ANITA IYANGO 07083878203

MERCY OF GOD GOSPEL MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL 18, olagidi street , odan-Agbara, ogun state. The General public is hereby notified that the above named organisation has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’C’ of the companies and allied matters act 2004. NAME OF TRUSTEES 1,Rev. (Mrs) Theresa Titilayo Adeleke 2,Evang. Faith Adesola Adeleke 3,Pastor Adeniyi Ogunbiyi 4,Mrs. Deborah Bolanle Bakare Williams 5, Pastor David Olanrewaju Ajobiewe 6,Mrs. Elizabeth Kehinde Awesu 7,Sis. Ruth Taiwo Adeleke 8,Pastor Taiwo Olayiwola 9,Pastor Kehinde Olayiwola 10,Evangelist Rufus Olayiwola 11,Lady Evangelist Glory Ndubuisi AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1,To preach the gospel of christ all over the world. 2,To carry out evangelistic missionary work worldwide 3,To enhance Christianity, social and cultural values of members 4,To teach and train Christians to posses good virtues to shine as light in the world and salt of the earth 5,Creating morally sound society which engenders peace and development in the country 6,To cooperate with other Christians bodies propagating the word of God-collective evangelism 7,To minister deliverance and prophetic healing unto the sick through the word of God. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, corporate affairs commission, plot 565, Ndola Square, wuse zone 5, P.M.B 198 Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Joseph olu. Oluwagbohunmi Esq.(Legal practitioner)

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MR. NWANKWO CHIBUZO V. -President 2. MRS. NWANKO JENNIFER EZINWANN -Vice President 3. MRS. UDEOGU OGOCHUKWU JANE -Secretary 4. MR. UKADIKE ISSAC NWABUEZE 5. MR. CHUKWUNONSO VICTORY CHUKWUBUIKE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To preach gospel of Christ to the whole in accordance to the word of God 2 .Raising a generation of Christian that will build a better church for preaching of word of God

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the company and allied matter Act 1 of 1990. Trustees are: 1. Ifeanyi Michael Egbo 2. Innocent Jovita Nnamele 3. Francis Ekene Egbueri Aims and Objectives 1. To provide avenue for social interaction for members. 2. To cater for the interests of members. 3. To assist members in times of need. 4. To encourage members to maximize their potentials. 5. To engage in charitable activities as a way of giving back to the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to The RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed Bayo Oludele Esq Solicitor

IGHOVEE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate affairs commission Abuja for registration under part’C of companies and allied matters act 1990. TRUSTEES : 1,VEADAMS EZEKIEL IGHODARO 2,GIDEON OYIBO 3, MONDAY DIVINE IGHODARO 4,OMOZE MERCY IGHODARO 5, STEPHEN OROBOSA OGIEZE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1,To improve and encourage education by giving out awards to the best students in schools and organising quiz competitions among students and also distribution of educational materials and scholarship awards to less privileged children. 2,Engage in health improvement initiatives to improve the health of the people by giving free medical check up and drugs and organising seminars on health issues. 3,Reaching out to the orphanage by supporting them in various ways. 4,Engage in youth empowerment programs, vocational training, skill acquisition and career talk, and organize business seminars on wealth creation and genuine investment opportunities and several other seminars, activities and forums that will empower young people to realise their potentials. 5,provide assistance towards the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment by carrying out market sanitation and enlighten people on various societal and environmental issues 6 ,offer guidance and counselling services Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General corporate affairs commission, plot 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguyi ironsi street, Maitama, P.M.B,198,Garki,Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed by VEADAMS EZEKIEL IGHODARO

Tuesay, January 31, 2018

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

CORRECTION OF NAME.

DAVID ANIATEL JUNIOR.

ODESHINA OLAWUNMI JELILAT.

ABAYOMI-SULEIMAN OLAYINKA BADIRAT.

OBOH IFEANYI EZ

In some of my documents (BVN) my name was written as OLUBUKOLA EUNICE ODUMOSU while in some other documents (Bank Account) it was written as ODUMOSU BUKOLA EUNICE. I am the one bearing all the names. I was born on the 15/11/1965. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as FASASI YUSUF OLATUNJI instead of FASASI YUSUF ADETUNJI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SUOYOMIETE DAVID OKUAKA now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID ANIATEL JUNIOR. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODESHINA IYABO JELILAT now wish to be known and addressed as ODESHINA OLAWUNMI JELILAT. I was born on 20/10/1993. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABAYOMI OLAYINKA BADIRAT now wish to be known and addressed as ABAYOMI-SULEIMAN OLAYINKA BADIRAT. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

: I, formerly known, called and addressed as Oboh Ifeanyi Maxwell, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBOH IFEANYI EZE. All other documents bearing my former names remain valid. Banks & the general public should please take note.

AYODEJI EPHRAIM AJIBOLA

OLUBUKOLA ESTHER AJIBOLA

ANDREW - AKPASOH ABRAHAM EKPENYONG

VICTORIA TEMITOPE KIKELOMO AJAYI

I formerly known and addressed as Olubukola Esther Obisanya now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBUKOLA ESTHER AJIBOLA, All former documents remain valid general public pls take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EKPENYONG ANDREW AKPASOH now wish to be known and addressed as ANDREW - AKPASOH ABRAHAM EKPENYONG.all former documents remains valid, general public take note

Formerly Victoria Temitope Kikelomo Ajayi-Adesanya Now Victoria Temitope Kikelomo Ajayi. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

GIWA SULIAT OLAIDE I formerly known and addressed as ANIFOWOSE SULIAT OLAIDE now wish to be known as GIWA SULIAT OLAIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

ADEPEGBA ADEOLA Formerly: Ogunyemi Adeola Folashade. Now Adepegba Adeola Folashade . Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

: I formerly known and addressed as Ayorinde Ajibola Kusimo now wished to be known and addressed as AYODEJI EPHRAIM AJIBOLA, All former documents remain valid, general public pls take note.

KUBURAT ADEKEYE I formally known and addressed as KUBURAT OLAJIDE and now which to be known and addressed as KUBURAT ADEKEYE .general public take note.

MRS ADUFE- AJOLOKO OLUWASEYI I formerly known and addressed as MISS JEGEDE OLUWASEYI CHRISTIANA now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS ADUFE- AJOLOKO OLUWASEYI CRISTIANA all former document remain valid general public take note.

OLANREWAJU OLUWAFUNMILAYO AYO

I formerly known and addressed as Ogedengbe Oluwafunmilayo Ayo , Now wish to be known and addressed as Olanrewaju Oluwafunmilayo Ayo . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. OLATUJA YETUNDE WURAOLA

ISRAEL JASON BASSEY,

MORKA OLUWABAMIKE BAMIDELE.

I formerly known and addressed as EKPO BASSEY JASON and EKPO ETIM BASSEY, now wish to be known and addressed as ISRAEL JASON BASSEY, all former document remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Israel Oluwabamike Bamidele. now wish to be known and addressed as Morka Oluwabamike Bamidele. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

. LARGE HOUSE CARE FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named “FOUNDATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1.OLABODE OLUMIDE - ARCHITECT 2. OLABODE OLUDAMOLA - BUSINESS WOMAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To care and support the orphanage and widow in the community. 2. To empower the less priviledged and youth in the community. Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed by: TRUSTEES.

SAHEED OLASUMBO BALIKIS I, formerly known and addressed as Saheed Olasumbo Mojisola now wish to be known and addressed as Saheed Olasumbo Balikis. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I, CALEB MONDAY OJO-UWUIGBE refer to one and same person as MONDAY OJO. All documents bearing the above mentioned names remain mine and valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

I formerly known and addressed as HAPPINESS FUNMILAYO OMOJIADE as used on my GT Bank ,now wish to be known and addressed as HAPPINESS OPEYEMI OMOJIADE, as used on my ZENITH Bank. All former document remain valid. General

ADVERT SPACE FOR SALE

UGWUEYE EUCHARIA CHIEGEONU.

I formerly known and addressed as Ugwoke Eucheria Chiegeonu and Ugwueye Eucharia Chiegno now wish to be known and addressed as Ugwueye Eucharia Chiegeonu. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

ADVERT SPACE FOR SALE

ALAWADA OLAJIDE DAVID

ROFIAT TANKO

ALABI SELIAT MODUPE

I formerly known and addressed as RASHEEDAT BALOGUN now wish to be known and addressed as ROFIAT TANKO , all former document remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSOKO SELIAT MODUPE, now wish to be known and addressed as ALABI SELIAT MODUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ALAWADA JIDE now wish to be known and addressed as ALAWADA OLAJIDE DAVID , all former document remain valid general public take note.

KINMAYOR LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION.

This is to inform the general public that the above named “FOUNDATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. Oluwamayowa Samuel Akinnola. 2. Margaret Oluwakemi Solomon 3. Abayomi Akinwale Akinnola AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE -

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES: 1, PASTOR IGUMAH DENNIS EYHIS 2, PASTOR(MRS). IGUMAH DIVINE HOSANNA 3, PASTOR OGUNLAYE BUSAYO BENJAMIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO RESCUE THE LOST SOULS THROUGH THE PREACHING AND TEACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO EQUIP THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF MINISTRY 3. TO CONDUCT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CRUSADE FOR THE TOTAL LIBERATION OF TOTAL MAN ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: J A OLADAPO & CO 08030696558

HAPPINESS OPEYEMI OMOJIADE,

I formerly known and addressed as Akinwumi Yetunde Wuraola now wish to be known and addressed as Olatuja Yetunde Wuraola. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note

1. To promote and mentor young persons with good leadership skills.

KINGSCOURT CHRISTIAN CENTRE

ADETEYE ADAEZE ELIZABETH

Change Of Name: I formerly known, called and addressed as OKONKWO ADAEZE ELIZABETH now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADETEYE ADAEZE ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned take note.

ELIZABETH IDIKA OCHU

MUHAMMED SANNI ADAMS

I, formerly known and referred to as Elizabeth Onyeka Osuagwu, now wish to be known and addressed as Elizabeth Idika Ochu. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED JOSEPH, Now wish to be known and addressed as MUHAMMED SANNI ADAMS. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

EZENYI NANCY CHINWE . I, formerly known and addressed as UGBOMA NANCY CHINWE, Now wish to be known and addressed as EZENYI NANCY CHINWE. All former documents remain valid. general public/ authorities concerned should take note.

MRS. GRACE ANDREW OGEILI I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS GRACE DOGO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. GRACE ANDREW OGEILI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ODULATE ADESHINA AYODEJI

MRS OYEWOLE ADUNOLA TITILOPE

MRS OLUWAKEMI ADEOTI ADEBESIN

MRS OLUWAKOREDE ABIDEMI OYEWO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODULATE SHINA AYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODULATE ADESHINA AYODEJI. ALL FORMER DOCUMEMENTS REMAIN VALID. SKYE BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AKINBIYI ADUNOLA TITILOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OYEWOLE ADUNOLA TITILOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUWAKEMI ADEOTI AROWOPAYIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWAKEMI ADEOTI ADEBESIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLUWAKOREDE ABIDEMI ALUKO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLUWAKOREDE ABIDEMI OYEWO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS MMADU BETTY OLUWADAMILOLA

OJUROYE SAIDAT OMOLARA

SOTIMEHIN ABOSEDE MARY

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SALAKO BETTY OLUWADAMILOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS MMADU BETTY OLUWADAMILOLA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KARIMU SAIDAT OMOLARA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OJUROYE SAIDAT OMOLARA. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOTIMEHIN ABOSEDE MOTUNRAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SOTIMEHIN ABOSEDE MARY. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

YEKINNI ABDULAHI OLAWALE I FORMERLY YEKINNI ABDULAHI BABATUNDE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YEKINNI ABDULAHI OLAWALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

MRS AJISAFE OMOLOLA OMOWUNMI

MRS. UZOR BIDEMI OBIANUJUNWA

EDUGIE UZAMAH ISEHENRIEN

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IDOWU OMOLOLA 0M0WUNMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AJISAFE OMOLOLA OMOWUNMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AMAECHI BIDEMI OBIANUJUNWA LYNDA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS. UZOR BIDEMI OBIANUJUNWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDUGIE IGBINEDION NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS EDUGIE UZAMAH ISEHENRIEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MATTEW JAMES

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT IGBOKE MATTEW OBURA AND MATTEW JAMES REFERS AS ONE AND SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS MATTEW JAMES. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING BOTH NAMES REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

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THE GIWAGIE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES; 1. ADENIYI GIWA; 2. OLUFUNKE GIWA; 3. ROTIBI ADEKEMI MARY. MAJOR AIM A ND OBJECTIVE: TO ADDRESS SOCIAL ISSUES IN CRITICAL AREAS LIKE HEALTH, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, WOMEN AND WIDOW EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FIREBRAND GOSPEL MISSION INT’L

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JESUS INFORMANT MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. NWABREGWU OGOBUNWA FELIX - CHAIRMAN 2. IBE CORNELIUS CHIBUZO - SECRETARY 3. NWABREGWU CELINE U. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PRPARE THE CHURCH FOR RAPTURE. 2.TO CONDUCT YOUTH, WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN MINISTRY. 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

FOUNTAIN OF THE REIGNING KING MINISTRY

CROSS COMMISSION CHURCH WORLDWIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PST JOHN ODE BENJAMIN. 2. EVANG. OMINYI HELEN ERIKA. 3. PST INNOCENT NTUI EKURI. 4. EVANG. BASSET REBECCA AMBA. 5. EVANG AMIGO OBAHI COMFORT. AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD 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. SIGNED: VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ. 07030223944

THE GIDEON’S ARMY INT’L MISSIONARY MINISTRY

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR DR JAMES O OKEDEYI; 2. SPA EMMANUEL O OKEDEYI; 3. EVANG. MATTHEW N GBEMENU; 4. MRS TEMITAYO H ATEGO; 5. MRS SIMIAT A MALOMO; 6. MRS ABOSEDE OLORUNISOLA. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

OAK OF BEAUTY AND STRENGTH INITIATIVE

SPRING OF LIFE AND POWER OUTREACH INT’L MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. AFFANGIDEH GOODLUCK PAUL - CHAIRMAN 2. ONOJAIFE CHRISTY - SECRETARY 3. PAUL PRINCESS FAITH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO RAISE THE END ARMIES FOR CHRIST. 2.TO LEAD TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST TREASURE FOR MAN.

IN HIS DAYS GOSPEL MISSION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: (1) PASTOR ASHIBOGWU PAUL FRIDAY. 2) PASTOR ASHIBOGWU CHINWE EVELYN (3)PASTOR EKANIYERE KINGSLEY.: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO TURN MANY TO RIGHTEOUSNESS 2)TO MINISTER HEALING AND DELIVERANCE THROUGH THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE POWER OF GOD 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. USAR TALATU IVIEREN 2. ADAMMA ANOSIKE FLORENCE 3. JOSEPH LUCKY ONUWA 4. SAMSON CHUKWUDI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMANCIPATE WOMEN FROM ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMANHOOD 2. TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST LESS PRIVILEGE 3. TO GIVE THESE WOMEN IDENTITY 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.

THE KINGS LOVE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES (1) ORANUKA CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY-CHAIRMAN (2) DR ORANUKA CHINENYE OGOCHUKWU (3) EZEKAKPU OBIANUJU VIVIAN -SECRETARY

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

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.

LIGHT CENTRE FAMILY CHURCH INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OJELEDE VALENTINE ORIABURE, 2. PASTOR (MRS) OJELEDE GLADYS OKODUGBA, 3. PASTOR EGBON FAMOUS IJEOMA, 4. BRO TUFAH CHRIS 5. ELDER MATTHEW EIGBOCHE 6. DEACON OKE JEFFREY TANIMOLA 7. BRO IYAMU OSAGIE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO DELIVER THE OPPRESSED THROUGH PRAYERS AND THE TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: S.E.EDOKPAIGBE ESQ. FOR: EDOKPAIGBE & CO.

TRUSTEES ARE 1. UGOHA, AZUBUIKE MBADIWE INNOCENT - PRESIDENT 2. NKEMJIKA, SILAS ANAYO - SECRETARY 3. UGOHA, PRECIOUS PRINCESS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE MESSAGE OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE NATION. 2. TO PREPARE BELIEVERS TOWARDS THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES 1. AYINDE JOHN KABIR 2. EGENE DANIEL ACHOGBA 3. AYINDE REBECCA ADEPEJU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PROMOTE LOVE, MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, GOOD MORAL AND PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG THE PEOPLE OF THE NATION 3. TO EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES 1) PASTOR ISAIAH AGUSTINE NDAH. 2) EDEVWIE FELICIA 3) OKPAKO EDIRI

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ONE PINT FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. ISIAKA ISMAILA; 2. MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI KORI; AND 3. ABDURRAHMAN MUHAMMAD. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SENSITIZE PEOPLE ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF REGULAR BLOOD DONATION WHICH IN THE PROCESS SAVES LIVES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

UNQUESTIONABLE GOD INT’L MINISTRY

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR APEH PETER OKPE 2. PASTOR MRS. APEH ELIZABETH 3. APEH GODWIN 4. EGAJI SUNDAY 5. JOHN CHRISTOPHER 6. JOHN LIZZY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (I) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (II) TO BUILD UP GODLY CHARACTER IN THE LIVES OF MEN THROUGH THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD AND HOLY SPIRIT. 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. SIGNED: PASTOR APEH PETER OKPE

OSAYANDE WOMEN’S RIGHT AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. AIGBE EUNICE CYNTHIA 2. OLOWU AYEIWA FAITH 3. FREGENE SAMSON 4. DIKEH DEBORAH 5. OSAYANDE CHRISTIANAH 6. OHAIMU AISOSA 7. IKHDUAMHEN ITUA SAMUEL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC SOCIAL WELL-BEING OF THE MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC. 2. TO ALSO PROTECT ADVANCE AND SAFEGUARD THE INTEREST OF THE MEMBERS . 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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BRONZE AGE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. MRS. AJANAKU OMOYEMI; AND 2. MR ABIMBOLA OTITOOLA. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE ERADICATION OF THE STIGMA ATTACHED TO THE ELDERLY PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH DEMENTIA AND PSYCHOSIS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ALTAR FORCE EVANGELICAL MISSION

26Public Notice

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND FEDERAL CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FCDA) ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE TITLED RECERTIFICATION AND RE-ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C. OF O) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ISSUED BY AGIS IN FAVOUR OF JOSEPHINE AGBOAYEMIE AKHIGBE ON HER PROPERTY LOCATED AT PLOT NUMBER 1450 CADASTRAL ZONE A03 WITH FILE NUMBERS ED10290 GOT LOSS. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND CONTACT THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS. SIGNED: JOSEPHINE AGBOAYEMIE AKHIGBE

SCHOOL SPORT INTERVENTION FOUNDATION

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE LOSS OF DOCUMENTS TITLED RE-CERTIFICATION AND REISSUANCE OF C. OF O ACKNOWLEDGEMENT WITH FILE NO. MISC 53965 AND RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY TO PLOT 1480, CADASTRAL ZONE A04, ASOKORO DISTRICT, ABUJA ISSUED BY AGIS TO PROFESSOR OMORUYI AND LATER TRANSFERRED TO ANCHORAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED AS PART OF THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY ANCHORAGE HOLDINGS LIMITED FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE LAND FROM PROFESSOR OMO OMORUYI, THE FIRST ALLOTTEE. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND CONTACT THE ABOVE DEPARTMENTS. SIGNED: JOSEPHINE A. AKHIGBE.

THE POTTER’S SHED NETWORK

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. FAGBUYIRO OLUBUNMI DAYO DAVID; 2. ADENUGA TOSIN DARE; 3. CHRIS ODEY; 4. OGUATUEGWU GETRUDE IFEYINWA; 5. BAKRE OLUGBENGA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PROMOTE SCHOOL SPORTS AND SUPPORT NEW TALENTS IN SPORT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. BABATUNDE BAMGBOYE; 2. UGOCHUKWU EZEAGWULA; 3. EMMANUEL OPARAH; 4. ASUGHA ONYEKACHI; 5. UZOAMAKA OKONKWO MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO RAISE VALUE-BASED TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS WHO HAVE COMPASSION AND INTEGRITY COMBINED WITH EXCELLENCE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AVICENNA HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. ALIYU KHALID; 2. IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI; AND 3. HAMISU IBRAHIM. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE NEED TO FURTHER EDUCATION AMONG GIRL CHILD, MARRIED WOMEN AND THE ELDERLY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MANGU ISLAMIC FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1) VAMDING MUSTAFA KURTONG - CHAIRMAN 2) HARUNA SULAIMAN ABUBAKAR - TREASURER 3) ARDO ABDULLAHI GARBA 4) MAKSOR MOHAMMED BALA 5) SULEIMAN HASIYA LENGTU 6) RYEMCHI SALISU AKUBA 7) SET’LE MUHAMMAD AHMAD 8) GARBA DANBALA 9) BELLO IMRANA ALI 10) ISA ADAMU ABDULLAHI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO STRENGTHEN FRATANAL BONDS AND RELATION AMONG THE MUSLIM UMMAH 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CENTRE FOR LEADING EDGE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. DR. PEREKUNAH BRIGHT EREGHA 2. DR. AFOLABI EMMANUEL OLOWOOKERE 3. DR. OLUWATOSIN ADEMOLA ADENIYI 4. DR. MUTUI ABIMBOLA OYINLOLA 5. DR. ABDULHAKEEM ABDULLAHI KILISHI MAIN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH TOWARDS EFFECTIVE POLICY DECISIONS IN AFRICA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GREAT AGBOMOLA ISESE LAGBA WHITE TRADITIONALIST ASSOCIATION

CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURE AND SPORTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. COL. (DR.) PASCHAL O. MOGBO; 2. OKPAH, PATRICK .I.; 3. PRINCE KAZEEM A. ADIO; 4. ALH. IBRAHIM MOHAMMED; 5. SULAIMON OLAGOKE AKINBORO; 6. OKPAH, BLESSING OZICHU; 7. EREGHA, PEREKUNAH BRIGHT; 8. IKEDIASHI, PAUL AMECHI; 9. OSUNDE, ISAAC OZEMOYA ODION; 10. FAWE ADEWALE. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND JOB CREATION IN THE AREAS OF AGRICULTURE AND THE SPORTS INDUSTRY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) FOLAKE BOLAJI PRESIDENT (2) OJO AGBAJE VICE-PRESIDENT (3) DADA FELIX OLOWOJEBUTU - ADVISER ((4)AJENSUNKUNEKE -FINANCIAL SECRETARY (5)BOLANLE AKURUYEJO - MEMBER (6)TAIWO OLAJIDE -TREASURER (7) FOLAKE ARIYO OSU- SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THE MEMERS . 2. TO SHOW AWARNESS OF HERBAL DRUGS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ACHIEVERS INNOVATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EQUAL RIGHTS INITIATIVE CAC/IT/NO 48753

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. LIST OF TRUSTEES: 1. MR AYODELE IYANUOLUWA GABRIEL; 2. MISS INAKO BESHE; 3. MISS CHIKA PRISCA ONUOHA; 4. MISS AISHA TEMIDAYO SULEIMAN; 5. MISS OMOTAYO IFEDAYO; 6. MR ALFRED ANTHONY AYIKA; 7. MR SADJERE CLEMENT ORODJIE; 8. MR ALEXANDER EDET .I.; 9. MR FEGHABO EBIEGBERI JONATHAN; 10. MRS MELAYE FUNMILOLA CAROLINE. MAJOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED FOR AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION, REAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES , APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES AND REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, UNDER ‘PART C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 200 AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION 1 ARTICLE 4 . SOURCE OF FUND SECTION 1 ( SUB) 2 BE INCLUDED IN THE CONSTITUTION AMENDED IN PAGE 1 WHICH READ AS FOLLOWS : SUCH TRUSTEES ( HEREINAFTER REFERRED ) TO AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN TWO 2) NOR MORE THAN TEN (10) IN AND SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH AND EQUAL RIGHTS INITIATIVE - RETAINED 1 AKORO JOSEPH SEWEDO - RETAINED 2 OJEMHEN NICOLETTE 3 OGUAGHAMBA AKUDO REMOVED 1 UMOH PAUL 2 GAGER BERNADETTE APPOINTED 1 ADEJOKE TUGBIYELE 2 OLUSEGUN SANGOWAWA 3 OKPO ARIT

AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ADRIELE’S INITIATIVE FOR AFRICAN WOMEN WELFARE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. MEVODE AGBROKO - PRESIDENT 2. KESIENAH AGBROKO EKELEME - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (I) TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST WOMEN ACHIEVE A HEALTHY LIFE . RESULTING IN A GOOD SOCIAL, ECONOMICAL, HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS. (II) TO IMPROVE THE IMPORTANCE OF CARE FOR THE CHILDBEARING WOMAN AND ALSO WOMEN AT A CHILD BEARING AGE (IIII) EMPOWERING OF A GIRL CHILD 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. SIGNED BY R. AYENI

ANY OBJECTION THIS AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION, REAPPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES ,APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES AND REMOVAL 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: DAVID AMANA

ABATE BREAST CANCER ENLIGHTENMENT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. DR./MRS. GLADYS MAKOJU - CHAIRPERSON. 2. MRS. ONAIWU UGIAGBE UANIKHEHI. 3. MR. MAX UANIKHEHI - SECRETARY 4. MRS. ADUBEGHE EKPU. 5. MR. AIDELOJE UANIKHEHI. 6. MS. IZEGBUWA UANIKHEHI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONTINUALLY DISEMINATE BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF CANCER DISEASE. 2. TO DISPEL THE MANY UNFOUNDED MYTHS ABOUT CANCER THAT PROMOTE ITS SPREAD AND DEVASTATION 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. SIGNED: SECRETARY

Public Notice 27 OGIDI ROYAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. CHIEF EMEKA ONYIDO-- CHAIRMAN 2. DR EGBUNA UDEORAH-- MEMBER 3. CHIEF CLETUS ONWUZULIKE-- MEMBER 4. CHIEF KENECHUKWU ONYEAMAH-- MEMBER 5. BARRISTER OBINNA CHIEZIE--SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE AN OFFICIAL FORUM FOR GENERAL DISCUSSION AND ASSOCIATION FOR MEMBERS. 2. TO CREATE A CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH ALL MEMBERS SHALL CONTRIBUTE THEIR QUOTA, INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR BETTERMENT OF THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF ALL MEMBERS AND THE SOCIETY IN GENERAL. 3. TO FOSTER MUTUAL LOVE, UNITY, COOPERATION, PATRIOTISM AMONGST MEMBERS AND THE ENTIRE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BARR. NNENNA JOYCE EMEIHE

GOD’S PRECIOUS TEACHING CENTRE WORLDWIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEE 1. REV. ABISHAG ALEXANDER AHMADU CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR ORPAH HASSAN DATTI MEMBER 3. PASTOR STEPHEN SILAS MEMBER 4. ELIJAH NEHEMIAH AUDU MEMBER 5. URENYANG INYA AYUBA SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO SAVE THE UNSAVE DYING SOULS.ETC 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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BRASS UNITED COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKECHUKWU PROMISE - CHAIRMAN 2. OFFORDILE ERNEST ANAELECHUKWU 3. PAPA WIFA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONSHIP AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE, ASSIST AND SUPPORT MEMBERS IN FINANCIAL, MATERIAL AND ECONOMIC PURSUIT 3. TO CONTRIBUTE IN COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY DEVEPMENT 4. TO ASSIST, STRENGTHEN, ENCOURAGE, DEVELOP AND EMPOWER YOUTHS AND SMALL SCALE ENTREPRENEURS IN ALL FIELDS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. JULIET UCHENNA-NJOKU

SATELLITE TOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

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

NDI ASSOCIATION OF PROPRIETORS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS COAL CITY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NONYE ENEMUO 2. BRIDGET EGBUNIKE 3. CHISOM ANDY ANYANEBECHI 4. FLORENCE MADU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE GLOBAL BEST PRACTICE AND PROVIDE DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS TO AID IN DRIVING BETTER PROFESSIONAL GROWTH IN SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS IN THE STATE. 2. TO PROMOTE COLLECTIVE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS, IDEAS, PLANS, STRATEGY, INFORMATION AND ALL ASSISTANCE SUITED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, EXPANSION, PROPER CONDUCT AND PRUDENT RUNNING OF ANY SCHOOL. 3. TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT PROPRIETORS SOLIDARITY VIA PRINT MEDIA PUBLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION AND EXPOSURE IN THE STATE AND BEYOND. 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: IFEYINWA ENEMUO (LEGAL PRACTITIONER) PLOT 27A PROVIDENCE STREET LEKKI PHASE 1, LAGOS 08032034325

AJEGUNLE UNIQUE & POSITIVE MINDS ASSOCIATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) IDORNIGIE STEVE OMOKHAPE - CHAIRMAN 2) ADIGHIMADU HENRY UDOCHUKWU - SECRETARY 3) IBEH AYODELE RAYMOND 4) OKAFOR COLLINS CHUKWUDI 5) SAMSON OLAYODE EMMANUEL 6) KOLAWOLE OLALEKAN SAHEED 7) AKPOTU BENJAMIN FERDINAND AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY, PEACE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LABOUR OF LOVE AND THIRST FOR THE WORD MINISTRY

MEN OF THE MESSAGE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

CIVIL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION CENTER NIGERIA CAC/IT/NO/10928

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1 APOSTLES OLUWOLE KAYODE SAMUEL - CHAIRMAN 2 EVANG. OLUWOLE ADEKEMI COMFORT - SECRETARY 3 MRS AKINOLA BUKOLA CICILLIA - TREASURER 4 BRO WORGWU UDODIRI LAWRENCE - MEMBER 5. ELDER AROGUNDADE PETER SUNDAY AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE LIVING MESSAGE, TEACH AND HEAL IN ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PAROCHIAL BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN ORIENTED INSTITUTIONS 2. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CHURCHES AND MISSION IN NIGERIA AND FOREIGN LANDS , AND TO TRAIN , ORDAIN AND LICENSE CANDIDATES FOR THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 OLD TRUSTEES: 1. MRS OBIAGELI T. NWANKWO 2. PROF. CYPRIAN O. OKONKWO 3. CHIEF (MRS) ELIZABETH U. ONWUAGHA 4. CHIEF (ENGR) VICTOR U. NWANKWO TRUSTEES REMOVED FOR REASON OF DEATH 1. MRS. OBIAGELI T. NWANKWO 2. CHIEF ( ENGRAVED) VICTOR U. NWANKWO PROPOSED TRUSTEE 1. RALUCHUKWU NWANKWO NEW TRUSTEES 1. RALUCHUKWU NWANKWO 2. PROF. CYPRIAN O. OKONKWO 3. CHIEF ( MRS) ELIZABETH U. ONWUAGHA AIMS AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1 REV. FRED UBI 2 TEHILLA ELONGA 3 OTHNIEL YEDIDIAH ELONGA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS.

DEVPRONET INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. DR MANSUR MUHAMMAD TUKUR 2. DR SADA ABUBABAKAR DANMUSA 3. DR MUKHTAR AHMED GADANYA 4. PROFESSOR HADIZA GALADANCHI

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1, MR OGUNEDOJUTIMI RUFUS OLUTUSIN. 2, CHIEF ADEGBOYEGA OYEDELE ATANDA. 3, DEACON OKEDELE ANDREW OLADIPO. 4, RTD CSP ADEYEMI ADEGBOYEGA ADEGBOYESE. 5, DEACONESS JEGEDE GRACE MODUPE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO MEET REGULARLY AS A BODY OF CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS IN WORSHIP AND PRAISE OF THE TRUE GOD AS CREATOR, REDEEMER AND LORD. 2. TO FOSTER LOVE WITHIN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP AND THE EXPRESSION OF IT IN MUTUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER AND TO STRIVE FOR THE PURITY AND THE GROWTH OF THE BODY OF BELIEVERS THROUGH BIBLE STUDIES, PRAYERS, TEACHING AND MINISTRATION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CAC, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SAPPHIRE GLOBAL IMPACT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1 PRISCILLA IFEOMA OKEJA 2 ISIOMA EGBUEZE 3 ANNABEL OJIAKU 4 DAVINA OCHUBE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1 TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY.

SIGNED: BARR BAYO

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Germany commends NAPTIP over human trafficking Doosuur Iwambe - Abuja

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German Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Beinhard Schlagheack has commended the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) for the proactive strategies adopted in the renewed fight against human trafficking and irregular migration in the country. The Ambassador said the Republic of Germany was satisfied that NAPTIP is implementing the content of the bilateral agreement between his country and NAPTIP which bothers on countering human trafficking and irregular migration. He stated this in Abuja during the official presentation of working tools to NAPTIP. It would be recalled that as part of the supports for the activities of the Agency, the German government had trained Officers of NAPTIP and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) between 23rd – 27 October, 2017 on “Combating Trafficking in Human Beings”. The Envoy who expressed satisfaction with the current evacuation of stranded Nigerians from Libya and the roles of NAPTIP in rehabilitating the victims disclosed that the Agency deserves full support of all stakeholders in all areas of

its operations. He assured NAPTIP of the sustained support of Germany to the Agency. In her response, Director General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah- Donli, expressed appreciation to the Government of Germany for the donation of the operational tools saying that the equipment will go a long way to boost the operations of the Agency. She disclosed that already the Agency in line with its renewed efforts aimed at tackling incidence of human trafficking in the country, has secured conviction of three human traffickers in the month of January, 2018 adding that had times await traffickers in Nigeria, She solicited for more supports in the areas of capacity building for operatives of the Agency, rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking, awareness creation and other areas, Highpoint of the ceremony was the formal handling over of the items to the NAPTIP Director – General by the Ambassador. Items donated included 6 Amcrest IP Cameras, 24 Digital Voice Recorder, 5 HP All - in - one Desktop, 5 Asus Laptops, 4 Epson Projectors, 2 Creative Suite Software, 3 HP Desktop Colour Printer Copier, Scanner and 4 Sony HDR Video recording Camcorder.

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State (right) Wife of Ondo State Governor and Founder, Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria BRECAN, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu - Akeredolu, (middle) accompanied by members of the body during her visit to Imo state to kicks off 2018 World Cancer Day in Owerri, Imo state.

Kwara group kicks against cattle colonies

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elders of the Kwara South Consultative Forum have kicked against the establishment of cattle colonies which is being suggested or planned by the federal government. Rising from its emergency meeting in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital, over the weekend, the Forum, while expressing its total opposition to the idea, opined that establishment of cattle colonies is a subtle way by the federal government of acquiring land across the country “for these set of people killing innocent people across the country,”

adding that “such plan was meant to favour a set of people at the expense of original land owners.” Addressing select journalists on the vexed issue after the Forum’s meeting, its Secretary General, Engr. Otunba Adebayo Daramola, queried: “Who knows what happens to the colonies in the next 50 years from now? And won’t the Fulani claim the land and even the state in which the colonies are located? “ The Secretary General said the resolution at the emergency meeting was that no inch of Yoruba land in Kwara South Senatorial Dis-

trict and indeed Kwara state would be available for any such colonies. He said: “This national calamity can only be solved through cattle ranching. As it is not the monopoly of any tribe to be involved in cattle rearing through ranching, the forum implored citizens of the 12 Yoruba speaking local governments to venture into cattle ranching business. A model example of such business is at the Shonga Farm as ranching alternative to the ill-advised cattle colonies. “A recent killing in Kaiama local government is not encourag-

ing. The forum would want the people of the affected area to speak out. “ Daramola said the forum lamented the barbaric behaviour of the particular people who set ablaze and destroyed the farmland of Vice Admiral S. Afolayan (Rtd), a former Chief of Naval Staff in this country and therefore advised the federal government to “address the issue of restructuring the administration of Nigeria into the old regional system in order to reduce considerably cost of governance as being experienced by the presidential system we are currently operating.”

ACJA needs critical stakeholders input - NBA President Doosuur Iwambe -Abuja

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a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, Mahmoud, who was represented by the NBA 1st Vice President Caleb Dajan Esq, at a state Legislative Advocacy and Sensitization Workshop on the implementation of ACJA, 2015 in Bauchi state, also inaugurated the nine member state committee assigned with state level tasks to build partnership and

work in collaboration with key stakeholders working in the area of domesticating and implementing the ACJA 2015, in Bauchi state. ”ACJA is an important legislation that needs the inputs of all critical stakeholders in the state. “I encourage the committee to build partnership and work in collaboration with key stakeholders working in the area of domesticat-

ing and implementing the ACJA 2015, in Bauchi state”, he said. Also speaking at the occasion, the Project Coordinator of the NBAMacArthur ACJA Project; Muritala Abdul-Rasheed Esq, said the NBA seeks to ensure the innovations introduced in the ACJA are uniformly and independently adopted by all States of the Federation subject to local peculiarities. He said, “The purpose

of today`s sensitization workshop with stakeholders in Bauchi state is to assemble key stakeholders, ACJ practitioners and members of the bar to galvanise support for the immediate passage of the bill by the State House of Assembly and transmit same to the Executive Governor for assent”. He noted that, the project team shall hold similar workshop in eight other states of Adamawa, Edo, Jigawa, Kano,

Kogi and Ogun within the next two months. He called on the support and cooperation of all participants and partners in implementing the outcomes of the sensitization workshop without any delays. The Solicitor General of Bauchi State, who represented His Excellency, M. A. Abubakar the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, noted that the state has already started taking steps to have the ACJA

of Bauchi state. He declared the workshop opened on behalf of the Executive Governor. In his Welcome address, the Chairman of the NBA Bauchi branch, M. M. Maidoki Esq, welcomed participants to the workshop while appreciating the efforts of Mahmoud, MacArthur Foundation and the Project team for deeming it fit to come to Bauchi to hold the sensitization workshop.

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he Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC , has described the appointment of Dr Kweku Tandoh as the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission as a right step that will add values to the development of sports in Lagos State. Secretary General of the NOC, Mr Tunde Popoola said this when Tandoh led the management team of the Sports Commission on a courtesy visit to the NOC at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos

NOC hails Tandoh’s appointment, promises more support for Lagos sports last Thursday. Popoola said Tandoh’s experience in sports is something the NOC, as the number one sports agency in Nigeria, is even tapping into, adding that the NOC indeed appreciated the wisdom Governor Akinwunmi Ambode used in choosing Tandoh to head the La-

gos State Sports Commission. “We have the belief that Lagos sports is in the hands of trusted and tested administrator who has done so much for sports in Nigeria. Lagos has what it takes to be the leader in Nigerian sports and with the new board I know the bar will be raised to the next level.

“The visit of Dr Tandoh to the NOC is a milestone to boost and foster cordial relationship with the NOC and we are ready to partner Lagos in any area that will enhance development of sports in the state, ” Popoola said. The NOC scribe wanted the Sports Commission to send its staff to some of the capacity building cours-

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es which the NOC is organising in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee, IOC this year. In his response, Dr Tandoh told his host in the Conference Room of the NOC that Lagos Sports Commission was so grateful with the support from the NOC over the years, adding that the new man-

Monday, February 5 2018

NPFL: Rivers United trashed Go Round

Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Alli begins training of technical officials

chowechi ‘Oche’ Salefu dispatched a late penalty to hand Rivers United FC maximum points against Go Round FC in the ‘Rivers derby’ as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) entered match day seven on Sunday. United won 1-0 in the game.The ‘Pride of Rivers’ United never really got off first gear for the entirety of the game against a Go Round side that appeared happy to play for a draw. The ‘Lions’ from Omoku were happy to sit back for most parts and try to catch the hosts’ underbelly on the break. Goal opportunities were few and far between until a rash challenge by Awala Moses on Samuel Akinbinu in the 79th minute gave the hosts a chance win it late on with a goal from open play looking extremely unlikely from both sides. Salefu is a man for the big occasion and when he stepped up to take responsibility from 12 yards, there was never any doubts about the eventual outcome. Technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma spoke to the club’s website after the game. “It was important to amass maximum points but we couldn’t play compact and cohesive football as we planned in the first half. “We improved in the second half and I think we are still on course,” Eguma said. Rivers United have now amassed ten points from their opening seven games in the season and occupy 10th spot while Go Round FC are in the relegation zone as they have amassed seven points from seven matches. United will next travel to Damaturu to face Yobe Desert Stars as the NPFL enters match day eight.

Results of Day 7 matches played on Sunday 04/02/2018 Akwa United 4-0 Wikki Tourists Lobi Stars 1-0 FC Ifeanyiubah Heartland FC 2-0 Kwara United Katsina United 2-0 Niger Tornadoes Rivers United 1-0 Go Round FC Abia Warriors 0-0 Rangers International El-Kanemi 0-0 Enyimba Plateau United 5-0 Sunshine Stars Kano Pillars 2-0 MFM FC

agement wants more of the support. “As Mr Popoola rightly said we will send our staff and coaches to internationally recognized courses to further build our capacity building plans, even as we are planning to come out with a four-year masterplan for Lagos State Sports Commission which we will need more inputs from the NOC, ” Tandoh said.

Super Eagles lost 4-0 to hosts country Morocco S

uper Eagles of Nigeria yesterday, lost 4-0 to the North Africans in the just concluded 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) hosted by Morocco in Cassablanca. The Atlas Lions came stronger and determined to win the throphy in the first half by scoring 1. Coming back in the second half, Morocco cap it up with additional 3 unreplied goes. Morocco became the first hosts to triumph by thrashing 10-man Nigeria 4-0 Sunday in a Casablanca downpour. Zakaria Hadraf put the home team ahead at Stade Mohammed V on the stroke of half-time and added the matchclinching third goal midway through the second half. In between the first goals of the tournament for Hadraf, fellow midfielder Mo-

hamed el Karti netted soon after Nigerian attacker Eneji Moses was red-carded following a second caution. It was a record winning margin for a CHAN final, bettering the three-goal victories of Tunisia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Morocco pocketed a record $1.25 million (about one million euros) having justified their pre-tournament role as favourites to win the fifth edition of the CHAN. Sudan performed best of the four previous host nations, finishing third. Rwanda made the quarter-finals and the Ivory Coast and South Africa exited after the first round. Morocco also became the first champions to win five of six matches — defeating Mauritania, Guinea, Namibia and Libya before overwhelming Nigeria. The only blemish was partly self inflicted as they fielded a virtual reserve side in a

goalless draw with Sudan after both nations had secured last-eight places. El Kaabi had a goal disallowed and struck the woodwork before Hadraf sidefooted a cut-back between the legs of goalkeeper Oladele Ajiboye for a 45th-minute lead. After Moses had been sent off, Morocco took control and Nigeria fell apart with some comical defending contributing to their downfall. El Karti made it 2-0 just past the hour, Hadraf completed his brace three minutes later and player-of-the-tournament El Kaabi completed the rout with 73 minutes gone. The West Africans have not been so proficient in front of goal, but still boast of a number of players who can find the back of the net.

etermined to ensure that the Access Bank Lagos City maintain its world standard for the third edition, the General Manager Yussuf Alli will, on Monday, begin the training of technical and security personnel that will oversee the race. According to Alli, “we need about 250 technical officials to run a successful race, but we shall be training about 350 in case we have emergency need for more technical hands; then we will have a pool of trained officials who can replace them.” Alli also revealed that police men and other security operatives that would be working before and during the marathon will be trained. “We are not training security officials how to do security job; rather we shall be teaching them the work ethics during a sports event. We will ensure they are familiar with accreditation and who get access to certain restricted places.’’ Alli urged runners and thousands of fans who would gather at the finish line to cooperate with the technical and security personnel. “The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has become an international event. For this edition, there will be thousands of visitors in Lagos, many of them runners, officials of IAAF, athlete managers and others, our behavior will be part of the impressions that will take home about Nigeria. So I am appealing to my brothers and sisters to conduct themselves as good ambassadors of Lagos and Nigeria and cooperate with technical officials and security personnel.’’ Alli says the full marathon, which starts at the National Stadium and end at Eko Atlantic City, will start by 6.30am, while the 10Km road races, which starts at the Lekki end of Ikoyi-Lekki Bridge and end at Eko Atlantic City, will start at 8.30am.

Commonwealth Games: Nigerian boxers camp in Red- Light zone

igerian boxers who are preparing for the 21st Commonwealth Games billed for the Gold Coast,Australia in April are camped in a red -light zone. The boxers (male and females)have been in camp for over six weeks in the Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex at the National Stadium, Surulere. Investigations reveal that the camp is a huge nightmare to the boxers who are contending with the distraction caused by Old Skool, a noisy drinking place situated within the same grounds. The Brai Ayonote Boxing Complex

where the boxers are camped was in the beginning meant strictly for boxing activities. A project conceptualised by late Group Captain Brai Ayonote in 1990, the complex was to host the secretariats of the Nigeria Amateur Boxing Association(NABA) and the AIBA(Zone 3), a gymnasium, a hostel for the boxers and coaches and offices for support staff. Unfortunately, the project was halted when Ayonote, who was the President of the Nigeria Amateur Boxing Association(NABA) died in China in Novem-

ber 1992 while on national duty. As at the time of his death, the project was almost completed with the gymnasium and the secretariat ready for use. The hostel was almost 50 percent completed as at the time of Ayonote’s death. However, the project was eventually completed by then Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah who became the President of the NABA in 2013. The hostel was completed in early 2015 and named after the army chief. The complex assumed a different hue when Old Skool, a business concern owned

by one Mr. Osondu Ogbu set up a drinking parlour within the complex. Though, boxing’s stakeholders vehemently resisted the plan by Mr. Ogbu to have his drinking place in the complex, the business man prevailed,deploying his influence as a member of the boxing federation’s board. In complete violation of the master plan of the complex, Mr Ogbu constructed another building to accommodate his drinking parlour. Aside selling drinks and playing loud music, the spot is also is a place where women of easy virtue come to solicit for men.

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Obiano, Ngige, others AT3 eulogise late Ekwueme

Anambra Assembly seeks solution to Lassa fever AT2 FG immortalises late Ekwueme, renames Ndufu varsity ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (third right); Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige (second right); former Governor Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo (first right); Catholic Bishop of Onitsha Archdiocese, Most Rev (Dr.) Valerian Okeke (fourth right) and others, after the commendation service of the former Vice President, Late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka ...on Thursday.

Obiano promises more projects in his second term Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, says he will effectively utilise the second term offered him by the citizens to pursue policies that will improve their living conditions. Governor Obiano stated this while addressing the congregation at the Cathedral Church of Saint John Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area recently. He appreciated the people for the confidence they reposed in him, which he said manifested in their overwhelming support during last year’s gubernatorial election in the state. The Governor charged the clergy to take advice from their superiors seriously to help them build their faith in working for

God. Governor Obiano applauded the church for its support to his administration and expressed gratitude to Archbishop Christian Efobi for his exploits in the vineyard for close to three decades. Earlier in a sermon, the retiring Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Most Reverend Christian Efobi, described infighting among priests as a major cause of division in the church. Most Reverend Efobi advised the clergy to embrace love to help in building bridges of unity, understanding and progress in the church. He reiterated the need for priests to stand on the pillar of truth, while charging them to tol-

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erate and forgive each other. He expressed happiness to

those that supported the growth of the ministry.

Onitsha Chamber boss decries illegal, multiple levies

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President of Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry Mine and Agriculture (ONICCIMA), Mr. Donatus Ebubeogu, has called on the Anambra State Government to address the negative issue of multiple taxation and levies in the state. Ebubeogu, who made the call during an interaction with newsmen in Onitsha, the Anambra commercial nerve centre recently, lamented that doing business in Anambra Atate is becoming increasingly difficult due to the activities of hoodlums who extort money from businessmen from the point of sale and purchase till you exit Onitsha. He said in Lagos one can move his/her goods from Idumota to Agege or Ikeja to Lagos Island, Alaba to Surlere without anybody molesting you, but in Onitsha, it is difficult to move goods in a Datsun Truck or

motorbike from Main Market to Upper Iweka, or Ochanja to others due to the activities of hoodlums. The Onitsha Chamber boss said it is pathetic that Government failed to address this problem as the officials even deny their existence. “But I tell them that Government cannot be helpless. We must hold Government accountable here. If Government is helpless, traders in Onitsha know how to address their problem after 10 years either as Boys Oye or Bakassi boys. They will engage in self-help. These boys are graduating from collecting these illegal levies to snatching of bags to full time criminals,” said Ebubeogu. He accused politicians who recruit these boys of being behind these illegal multiple levies because they create unwarranted revenue windows for themselves to extort money from people in the state.

Federal Government has renamed Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ikwo in Ebonyi State after the late former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo made the announcement at St. John the Divine Church, Oko during the burial service of the Late Dr. Ekwueme on Friday. The Vice President, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the event, said the late elder statesman is being celebrated not because of his numerous academic accomplishments but because of his selfless service to humanity especially to the people who cannot repay him. Describing death as a neccesary end for all mortals, Prof. Osinbajo urged the family to celebrate as their late Patriarch left indelible prints in the sands of time and will always be remembered for the best reasons. He thanked Anambra State government for its efforts at giving the deceased a befitting burial and expressed optimism that such will help encourage the younger generation to strive towards excellence and selfless service to humanity. In his tribute, Governor Obiano expressed happiness at the calibre of persons that attended the event from all over Nigeria and beyond, noting that it speaks volumes of how revered he is. He also prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased who he acknowledged, lived a life of purpose. A close ally of the deceased and former Secretary General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, said the late Ekwueme left remarkable legacies in politics, national and international service and philanthropy, adding that his brand of politics proves to be the hope for Nigeria’s political future. In a sermon, the Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Nicholas Oko, said of all his legacy, the most striking is integrity and its allied virtues of honesty, truthfulness and reli-

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More Nigerians extol virtues of Ekwueme ÏÏÏAs

Anambra State Governor, Chief Gov Willie Obiano (left), receiving former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, during the burial ceremony of the former Vice President, Late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, at his country home, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state on Friday while the wife of the former President, Patience, watches

Anambra Assembly seeks solution to Lassa fever Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the executive arm of government to direct the Commissioner for Health to intensify public enlightenment campaign on preventive measures against Lassa fever. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Minority Leader and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, Hon. Onyebuchi Offor during plenary in Awka. Moving the motion, Hon. Offor emphasised that “public enlightenment campaign on the deadly virus by the Ministry of Health will enable the people to embrace good hygiene which can prevent the spread of the disease in the state.” Supporting the motion, the member representing Aguata 2 Constituency, Chief

Ikem Uzoezie, stressed the need for the State Government to build isolation centres in the three Senatorial zones of the state as a way of checkmating the disease and urged the citizens to always cover the household food to prevent Lassa fever. The Chief Whip and member representing Dunukofia Constituency, Chief Lawrence Ezeudu, called on the Anambra State Waste Management Agency to always evacuate refuse from temporal sites to help rid the state of unhealthy environment which causes lassa fever. The member representing Anambra East Constituency, Chief Obinna Emeneka added that the motion if implemented would save lives, while Speaker of the House, Barrister Rita Maduagwu read the resolution of the House. Also at plenary, the 2018

Budget /Appropriation Bill scaled Second Reading at the floor of the House. The bill for a law seeks to provide the sum of N166, 914,489,147 for the services of the Anambra state government for the year ending 31st Dec 2018 and for related purposes. The Speaker, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, referred the Bill to the committee on Appropriation and urged members of various House Committees to assist in giving the budget accelerated hearing. Responding, the House Committee chairman on Appropriation and member representing Anambra East constituency, Pharmacist Obinna Emenaka, assured that the committee is ready for the budget defence and to do a thorough budget bilateral interaction.

FG urged to implement 2014 National Confab Report

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member representing Ogbaru 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Sir Benson Nwawulu, has called on the Federal Government to implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference on restructuring of Nigeria to ensure equitable distribution of the nation’s resources. He also commended the

All Progressives Congress committee on restructuring on its far reaching recommendations on the issue of proposed restructuring of the country. Speaking with journalists in Awka, Sir Benson noted that if the recommendations of the APC committee which include state ownership of mineral resources, state control of police, among others

are implemented, it would calm frayed nerves and strengthen the unity of the country The lawmaker stressed the need for the Federal Government to convince Nigerians that it means well for them by implementing the recommendations of 2014 National Confab and APC committee on restructuring before the 2019 election.

Nigerians continue to mourn the demise of late former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, the nation’s leaders at all levels have been urged to emulate his exemplary leadership style. The founder of the Old Aguta Union (OAU), Sir Godfery Motolu, gave the charge in a chat with newsmen at the weekend. Sir Godfery, who described late Dr. Ekwueme as a patriotic Nigerian who left politics poorer than he went into it, commended all the people who rallied round to give the late Elder statesman a befitting burial. The former Special Adviser on Chieftaincy and Town Union Matters, commended the President Buhari-led Federal Government and Anambra State government led by Governor Willie Obiano, management and staff of Paul University Awka, and indeed eminent citizens of Old Aguta Union for the various roles they played during the burial. Meanwhile, the National President of Oko Peoples Union, Chief Cyprian

Nwammuo, has said the demise of Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme is a big loss to the nation. Chief Nwammuo, who spoke to newsmen in Oko, noted Dr. Ekwueme’s immense contributions to development of Oko community, listing among others, the connection of Oko to the National grid and attracting the Federal Polytechnic to the community. A former chairman of Orumba North Local Government Area, Chief Zokas Aniazoka, on his part, described Dr. Ekwueme as a man of uncommon humility, whose intellectual capacity was second to none. Chief Aniazoka suggested the upgrading of Federal Polytechnic, Oko and renaming it after the elder statesman. The Traditional Prime Minister of Umuawulu, Dr. Emma Ezenwaji, noted that Ekwueme was a detribalised Nigerian who God used to restructure Nigeria into six geo-political zones and called on Nigerian leaders to emulate his life of humility.

Refrain from amassing wealth from public treasury, Eweluzor urges politicians ÏÏÏNigerian

politicians have been advised to refrain from amassing wealth from public treasury, but use the pubic fund for its purpose of providing dividends of democracy for the people. The advice came as Nigerians paid last respect to the former Vice President, late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, at his country home, Oko, Orumba North local government Area on Friday. Speaking to newsmen, a business tycoon, Sir Joseph Eweluzor, regretted that some politicians have derailed from true perception of politics which is providing for the people what they can’t provide for themselves to enriching themselves, to the detriment of their subjects. Chief Eweluzor, who proposed to recall some people in political positions, observed that many youths have been emasculated in the society, while some are

suffering from the effects of unemployment. “We need honest people in politics to carry out people’s oriented projects and wealth creation, not providing guns and other ammunition for thuggery,” Eweluzor stated. Speaking on late Ekwueme, the business magnate described him (Ekwueme) as a politician who stood upright and distinguished himself from other politicians. He said: “Ekwueme played a classic politics. He did not play Nigeria politics. He played advanced politics and he saw Nigeria as his personal nation. To him, he tried to transform the country positively.” While preaching for peace in the country, Eweluzor called on well-meaning Nigerians to partner with government in many ways to create avenues of opportunities that would give financial respite to the youths.

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Obiano, Ngige, others eulogise Umuizogu Ifite-Nibo sends SOS to late Ekwueme ANSG over collapsed bridge ÏÏÏAnambra

State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has described the late former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, as a strong elder statesman who contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria. Governor Obiano pointed that late Ekwueme sacrificed greatly to sustain the unity of the country. The Governor expressed this during the Commendation service of late Ekwueme at the Alex Ekwueme Square, being the centre of the event. His words: “Indeed, if history is kind to Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, his name should go down as the Pillar of Modern Nigeria. The facts before us indicate that only a handful of people may have sacrificed as much as Dr. Alex Ekwueme to save Nigeria. And much fewer have devoted as much time and rigour to redesigning Nigeria into a workable federation as Ekwueme did. “He stands out today as one of the few Nigerians whose life and Times graphically reflect Nigeria’s attempts to be greater than she is.” Obiano noted that Ekwueme’s outstanding pursuit of knowledge called for building a modern society. “In his fierce struggles with the military and eventual triumph with his colleagues in G34 to form the PDP, Ekwueme underscored the imperatives of entrenching democracy in Nigeria. “In the ease with which he sacrificed his personal ambition to be president after being denied the party’s ticket in Jos in 1999 and swiftly turned around to support the preferred candidate, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ekwueme showed us that Nigeria should always come first before personal or ethnic interests. “And in his resolute pursuit of the re-configuration of Nigeria into six geopolitical zones at the 1995 Constitutional Conference, he reminded us that no country can survive without paying attention to issues of fairness, balance and justice.” Obiano maintained that Late Ekwueme believed in the philosophy of Aku luo uno, which could be seen in his very little investments,

especially the Modotel Hotel chain spread across the South East. The state governor urged the Federal Government to immortalise this great man by naming a national monument after him. According to the Governor, this would not only strengthen the walls of national unity, but also ensure that the sacrifices of this great patriot were not in vain. “His Excellency, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme was my father, my mentor, my counsellor, my advocate, my motivator and the gentle voice of wisdom I could not ignore. We had an amazing father-and-son relationship that made me look forward to his private visits and his attendance of almost all our major events. His sagely presence was a silent stabilizer in the turbulent sea that is the politics of our dear state,” Obiano added. On his part, the Minister of Labour and Productive, Sen Chris Ngige, said the late elder statesman never involved in embezzlement of fund, which has been the norms of today’s politicians. Ngige stressed that Ekwueme contributed in reshaping the politics of the country and tried immensely to attract decorum and sincerity, as well as unity of purpose. The former Senate President, Sen Ken Nnamanna, urged younger generation to perceive politics as a call to serve and not to enrich themselves and impoverish others. “Make sure you have something else doing before you venture into politics. Don’t see politics as a means to enrich yourself. “Late Ekwueme played a transparent politics without involving in bribery and corruption.” Nwodo explained. Also, the President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo charged politicians to properly use their positions for the service of the people and impact meaningfully to the development of the nation, rather than their egocentric interest. The event was attended by some past governors in Anambra State and other South East states, federal and state government legislators, among other dignitaries.

Bill to upgrade Oko poly to varsity underway at NASS –Rep ÏÏÏThe

member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Ben Nwankwo, says he is already sponsoring a bill at the National Assembly for a law to upgrade the Federal Polytechnic Oko to a University of Technology to be named after Ekwueme. Speaking at Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, Chief Nwankwo disclosed that the Bill has scaled through the first reading in the Assembly. He noted that late Dr. Ekwueme made remarkable and outstanding contributions towards advancing the progress and devel-

opment of Nigeria. In his reaction, a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, called for instituting of Dr. Alex Ekwueme’s movement as a way to sustain his enviable socioeconomic legacies. Professor Soludo urged Nigerians to embrace his ideals of selfless service in public life. Also speaking, a former Vice Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu University, Professor Iheanacho Orajaka, said the Polytechnic should be upgraded to a University of Technology and rename after Dr. Ekwuemem.

Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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village, IfiteNibo, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State is now cut-off from the rest of the community as the only bridge that connects them to the nearest village, Umuamam, was destroyed by flood last rainy season. Our correspondent who visited the area reports that as the new rainy and farming season quickly draws closer, the hope of the Umuizogu villagers’ to exploit agriculture, the mainstay of their economy, may have been greatly

hampered. The prefabricated bridge built during the Nigerian civil war by the military with hardwood and steel serving as rails, bore the burdens of motorcyclists, trucks and other heavy duty vehicles which conveyed agricultural produce from the area, now could only carry pedestrians, who also walk in fear of the unknown. Residents of the community recounted the several mishaps encountered by school children, market women and farmers on the bridge on daily basis. On his part, a community

youth leader, Mr. Prince Onyekwelu called on the State Government to come to their aid as soon as possible to avert the looming challenges being faced by the community. According to the chairman of Umuizogu Village, Ichie George Nwolisa, the village had engaged in self-help efforts to raise funds to rebuild the bridge without positive results. The villagers fear that if nothing is done to address this challenge, they will be on the verge of isolation from their brothers in the rest of the Nibo community and may also face food shortage.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (centre); Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, (right); and Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke (left), during the commendation service of the former Vice President, Late Dr Alex Ekwueme, in Awka...on Thursday

Lassa fever outbreak regrettable –MDCAN ÏÏÏThe Medical and Dental Con-

sultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has described the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in some parts of the country as regrettable, just as the group commiserated with the families of victims of the outbreak. Addressing newsmen in Awka shortly after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC), National President of MDCAN, Prof. Ngim Ngim, called on relevant agencies of the state and federal governments to quickly intervene and ensure that urgent steps were taken to contain the outbreak and also ensure the availability of all drugs needed for the treatment of infected persons. “MDCAN is willing to work with the government to address this challenge. Members of the public are called upon to institute measures to eradicate the rodents

responsible for the transmission of the deadly virus,” Ngim said. He stressed the need for doctors to always observe universal precautions while attending to patients, saying that hospitals should make available all manner of protective devices to safeguard the lives of medical personnel and other health workers. “The Federal Government of Nigeria and the relevant security agencies should as matter of urgency take immediate steps to contain the security challenges, including kidnapping, across the length and breadth of Nigeria in other to restore the confidence of the citizens and foreigners alike and boost social and economic activities. Ngim recommended the establishment of Medical Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria in order to enhance the fund-

ing and capacity for undergraduate medical training and allied courses in the country, noting that it would improve the doctor-population ratio and positively impact healthcare delivery in Nigeria. He added that MDCAN was ready to liaise with relevant agencies of government to work out the details of its implementation. He urged the government to increase funding of existing Medical Colleges in Nigeria to improve the facilities and quality of training. Those present at the briefing included Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, chairman, MDCAN, COOUTH Chapter; and the chairman, Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Dr. Affong Ibanga, MDCAN Secretary General; Dr. Chidi Okafor, National Treasurer and Dr. Onah Stanley, PRO, MDCAN.

The Anambra Times 4 Catholic Bishop, NGO donate food items, others to Oji River Leprosy settlement ÏÏÏThe Catholic bishop of Awka

Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor in conjunction with a German based Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Beginn e.V. have paid a humanitarian visit to the Oji River Leprosy Centre Enugu State. The bishop during the visit with the support of the Beginn e.V. Group, donated different gift items to the settlement, including 15 crutches, 11 mattresses and mats, bags of rice, 60 tubers of yam, and cartons of noodles, among others. He said the gesture was part of the activities marking the World Leprosy Day. “Today is the first time I am visiting on a Sunday, which coincided with World Leprosy Day. “I am happy at what I am seeing today. I also appreciate other organisations and kind individuals for their support to the centre.’ The prelate, however, decried the level of stigmatisation being meted out on the inmates by members of the public, even when they have been certified leprosy - free medically. Bishop Ezeokafor regretted that the appeal he made to the Enugu State Government to evacuate them from the centre in order to reintegrate them into the larger society was yet to receive attention. “It is better to reintegrate them into the larger society than to allow them take to begging .It is one thing to encourage them to go back home, it is yet another to pro-

vide them with useful skills in order to make them useful and productive to the society,”’ he added. Bishop Ezeokafor expressed gratitude to Beginn e. V. for their support over the years to the diocese, noting that the NGO started rendering assistance to the Diocese since 2006. He said the entrance of Beginn e.V, helped in no small measures in increasing the items and other relief materials they presented to the centre. “Beginn e.V, started in my hometown Nanka. Beginne e.V means: Building, Development, Health, and Education in Nanka Nigeria. It is a German word. I got to know them through, Rev. Fr. Dr. Martins Ibeh. Beginne e. V, has done so much for us. Nanka alone benefitted over 60% of the 163 scholarship they offered to the young people. “They demolished the old structure at St. Anthony’s Nursery & Primary, Nanka and built a modern two storey building for the pupils. They bought Spacious for the pupils too. “In this Oji leprosy settlement, they have invested so much. They have been facilitating my visit here. They have supplied all kinds of drugs to the centre. “They have rendered assistance in the areas of health and education in the centre. I can’t thank them enough. We are grateful to them. Oji River Leprosy Centre is under my Diocese. I will not abandon them,” he said.

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Anambra entrepreneurial training institute to commence soon – ASBA boss Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Managing Director, Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA), Hon. Clement Chukwuka, says the proposed State Entrepreneurial Training institute, Awka, will soon take off based on public private partnership arrangement. He disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Awka at the weekend, adding that the training institute will be located within the premises of the Agency on the Onisha-Enugu expressway. The idea was conceived in 2016 by the State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and is to partner with various Technical and Agricultural Universities in the World. Aside this, the college will also partner the Nnamdi Azikiwe University entrepreneurial Studies Awka0and Innoson Technical College Nnewi among other technical studies centres in Nigeria, that would afford the

students quality teaching on Entrepreneurial training and acquisitions, thereby adding value to their certificates at the end of their courses at the institution. Chukwuka said the establishment of this idea was borne out of a vision to primarily impact and empower the teeming youths, the younger generation, who constitutes the greater percentage of Nigeria’s population on one hand and others who desire buying and selling training to equip them to be responsible citizens of our great nation, Nigeria. He said the institution will offer a structured approach to providing youths with marketrelevant skills and a reliable pathway to economic empowerment that prevents a descent from negative and destructive behaviour often associated with unemployment. To achieve the objective, Chukwuka maintained that the Agency is committed to a policy of providing the best trading education and training for the greatest number, and thorough

training of each individual in the shortest time possible in accordance with internationally acknowledged and accepted best practices in every area of its operation. .The goal of the training institution is to give equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operation. To this effect, the institution shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status or handicap, he noted. According to the ASBA boss, the scheme shall focus on training beneficiaries for professionalism in Small and Medium Businesses through performance, adding that the administration of the institution will concern itself with every aspect of trading excellence and within a lively, lovely, supportive and conducive environment. The Agency, he added, is poised to operate a school system whereby the major academic units will be independent to carry out its activities under a central administration of Anambra State Government.

Herdsmen invasion: CNPP appeals to FG, security agencies to intensify patrols in communities ÏÏÏThe Conference of Nigeria Po-

litical Parties (CNPP), Anambra State chapter has appealed to security agencies to step up patrols in various communities, especially in the Middle Belt, South- East and South-South geo-political zones where herdsmen have carried out raids and wreaked havoc in various settlements across the country. CNPP which is the Umbrella body for all the registered political parties in Nigeria, urged security men to also treat the herdsmen as criminals and terrorists group, following their reported invasion and killing of people in various communities visited especially in the middle belt, South East and SouthSoth zones of the country. In a communiqué issued after an emergency meeting in Awka, signed by the State Chairman CNPP, Hon. Oby Kate Okafor and the Secretary, Chief Comrade Sir Peter Okala, the group warned that the continued killing of Nigerians by the Fulani Herdsmen or any other group of people in whatever guise if not checked, could plunge Nigeria into serious crises. Okafor, who decried their action as condemnable and unacceptable, called on the Federal Government and authorities concerned to stop playing hide and seek game with Fulani herdsmen.

The communiqué states in part: “That security men should hence forth stop treating these criminals with kid glove, and ensure that all citizens are treated equally with equal protection by unleashing the full weight of the laws to the erring citizens or group no matter their status. “That cattle rearing like any other investment in Nigeria should be subjected to the rule of law guiding other businesses in Nigeria and should not be allowed to take undue advantage of others in any form or manner”. The group said investors into cattle ranching should be made to acquire fixed capital to enhance their productivity that will ensure revenue to the Government and Employment to teaming Nigerians. The CNPP also charged the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to give an order with the immediate effect directing the suspension of harassment of Anambra People in various checking point in the State where Okada riders are made to alight with their passengers in other to cross security checking point no matter the condition of these passengers whether aged or sick.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (6th right); Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev (Dr.) Paulinus Ezeokafor (5th right);Senator Victor Umeh (2nd right) and other Service Chiefs during the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, at St Patricks Cathedral, Awka...recently

Arewa group in Anambra mourns Late Ekwueme ÏÏÏThe Arewa People in Anam-

bra State have joined the rest of Nigerians to mourn the passing away of the Former Vice President, Late Alex Ekwueme. Speaking to newsmen, the Sarki Hausawa Onitsha Anambra, Alhaji Iliyasu Yushau, said Ekwueme was a different politician who believed in unity and oneness of the country. Yushau commended the Federal Government for the support and commitment in ensuring

a befitting burial for the late statesman. While appreciating Governor Willie Obiano for his doggedness and dedication in providing every necessary facilities for the burial, he urged the governor to sustain the unprecedented cordial relationship the Hausas have been enjoying in the state. He said: “We will always support Obiano’s government. No administration had given us sense of belonging like his ad-

ministration. “Obiano truly believes in the principle of unity of purpose and indivisible entity called Nigeria,” Iliyasu stated. “On Behalf Of entire Arewa people In Anambra State, we use this opportunity to congratulate Senator Victor Umeh for his victory in the just concluded senatorial election and swearing in at the National Assembly. This is a victory for democracy. May God uplift him more long Live Anambra State, he added.

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NERC lauds EEDC customers’ enumeration exercise Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

Saraki may loose 2 houses to UK govt Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, is likely to loose two houses to the United Kingdom government as Transparency International (TI) UK has listed two London houses suspected to be owned by him for investigation under Britain’s new law, Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). The law became effective as from January 31. According to TI, Land Registry documents showed that the houses at 7 and 8 Whittaker Street, Belgra-

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via, London are owned by Landfield International Developments Limited and Renocon Property Development Limited and are worth a combined total of about £15 million. According to data released as part of the Panama Papers, the two aforementioned companies were said to be controlled by Toyin Saraki, the wife of the Senate President as well as one of his personal aides which were not reported in Saraki’s official asset declarations. Previous public disclosures by Saraki have alleged that the Senate President has high levels of unexplained wealth, the Transparency International said. In 2003, his assets declaration showed he had amassed tens of millions of pounds worth of assets during his time as director of Société Générale Bank and Special Assistant to the President on Budget. The Daily Times recalls that Saraki is involved in an ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal over allegations of false assets

declaration from his tenure as former Kwara State Governor. In a previous interview with in a national daily, Saraki said he had declared all his assets correctly and in accordance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Other assets listed for probe by Transparency International include a £18m property at Kenwood Gate, Hampstead, owned by the First Family of Azerbaijan, Flats 138A and 138B at 4 Whitehall Court, London, linked with Igor Shuvalov, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister. The flats are valued at £11.4million. There are also a £1m property in Guildford linked with Ahmed Mahmoud Azwai, former Libyan Major General and two apartments at Park Lane, said to be owned by former Pakistani prime minister, Nawaz Sharif. UWOs are a new investigative power designed to help law enforcement act on corrupt assets which according to TI are particularly useful where there is no realistic prospect of cooperation or convic-

tion in the country of origin, but there are sufficient grounds for suspicion that an asset has been acquired with the proceeds of corruption. The UWO requires the respondent to explain how he lawfully acquired his assets. If he fails to respond or gives an inadequate response then this extra information can be used in a separate civil recovery process (an existing measure under the Proceeds of Crime Act) if law enforcement has gathered sufficient evidence. The UK estimates that around £90billion ($127 billion, 102 billion euros) of illegal funds are laundered through Britain every year and this includes money stolen from the Nigerian treasury. Now officials will use the new unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), which came into effect this week, to seize suspicious assets and hold them until they have been properly accounted for, Ben Wallace, Security and Economic Crime Minister told The Times newspaper on Saturday.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),has commended the effort so far made by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in executing its asset and customer enumeration exercise. The commission describes it “as a benchmark, worthy of emulation by other Discos. The commendation was contained in a letter signed by the General Manager, Consumer Affairs, NERC, Dr. Anthony Akah, after EEDC’s presentation on the progress of its ongoing customer enumeration exercise by the Manager GIS, EEDC, Mr. Uche Anyalewechi,at the Commission’s office in Abuja. According to a statement signed by EEDC’s Head, Communications, Mr Emeka Ezeh, the organisation said the statutory requirement by NERC,has since commenced the project,using Geographical Information System (GIS) technology, which allows it efficiently map its entire electrical network system by updating its database and also capturing all electrical assets within its network. Nzeh stated that with each part of the infrastructure registered on the map,the project is expected to improve decision making in its operations. The statement explained that the exercise, which is of immense benefit to both EEDC and its customers is aimed at facilitating comprehensive metering of all electricity customers; easy identification of all electrical assets and their state; identification of all existing customers; adequate planning for potential customers and network expansion. Others include; improved power supply and quick response to faults; effective power distribution and monitoring through remote sensing; prompt identification of damaged and non-functional equipment for replacement, as well as improved customer service delivery. The exercise, which effectively commenced early last year with Enugu as the operational pilot, would soon be extended to other states within EEDC’s franchise areas. “Customers are therefore encouraged to cooperate with our Enumerators when they visit their homes, and also avail them with the necessary information needed to make the project a success”, the statement said.

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L:R: Ndubuisi Osakwe, Group Head, Product & Innovation; Group Head, South East, Charles Udogu, Obazelu of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osaro Idah; the N1m prize promo winner, Mrs. Eunice Edobor, Head, Retail, Ayodele Olojedeand Group Head, Edo/Delta, Chinyere Emaribe at Skye Bank’s Reach for the Skye Millionaire promo draw which held on Friday in Benin City, Edo State.

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Petroleum Tanker Drivers Branch of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has assured the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) that it had no plan to embark on any strike action. PTD Chairman, Otunba Oladiti Salman, who spoke with the NNPC Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Mr. Ndu Ugbamadu, on Friday, stated that the purported ultimatum to government by NUPENG over the state of some roads in the Country was a ruse. Otunba Salman said PTD strongly disowned the statement which has been trending in the social media, saying the misinformation is a calculated attempt by mischief makers to cause panic in the Country. The PTD Chairman disclosed that his union was on the same page with government having had a parley Thursday 1st February in Abuja with the Honourable Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, where he noted comprehensive reports of on-going repairs and reconstructions of damaged highways were discussed. Otunba Salman explained that at the meeting, the union was reassured by the comprehensive reports of all the ongoing repairs and reconstruction of the damaged highways in parts of the Country, in addition to the promise of commencement of palliative works on them. He informed that PTD would continue to champion the interests of its members always.

Benin, Nigeria – The Obazelu of Benin Kingdom, Chief Osaro Idah, has commended Skye Bank Plc., for rewarding loyal customers, making people happy and helping their businesses to grow. He said this during the presentation of N1 million cheque to Mrs. Eunice Odubor, an Inspector with Civil Defence Corps who emerged a lucky winner in the bank’s on-going “Reach for the Skye” millionaire reward promo which held at the palace of the monarch at the weekend. The Obazelu noted the commendable efforts of Skye Bank in encouraging savings culture in Nigeria and for giving equal opportunities to all customers to get a chance to win in the on-going “Reach for the Skye” millionaire reward promo. According to the monarch, “We are very impressed with your great steps to make life beautiful for our people. Your bank understands tradition and the core needs of the people. We will also continue to support your bank and encourage our people to bank with you.

“I am also particularly happy that the winner is our own daughter and I believe that she will use the money to do well in our state, helping other people to live well and get better. “I encourage Skye Bank to continue with this initiative to make more people happy and help their businesses to grow,” He added. Mrs. Eunice Odubor, who runs an account with Forestry Road branch, Benin was full of praises for Skye Bank at the news of her emergence as the millionaire and particularly for putting smiles on her face even as people from all walks of life trooped out to witness the occasion. The 48-year old widow, a loyal customer from 2006, was thankful to Skye Bank for this reward noting that after the death of her husband three year ago things had not been rosy for her and 4 kids – 2 graduates and 2 schooling. One of them had to drop out from Ekpoma for lack of funds but now with this N1m she wants to push for him to continue his university education and also buy a land to start a small building project. “Your bank has never for a day de-

duct from my savings and I’ve never contemplated ever switching to another bank even when some of my colleagues were thinking of doing so at some point. I told them NO,” she added. Since it was introduced, the Skye Bank ‘Reach for the Skye Millionaire’ reward promo has been changing the lives of many for the better. The scheme, which is a feature for its flagship savings products, has produced millionaires including; Bello Sarafa Bayonle in Otta branch, Olusola Olusegun Ezekiel of Ikorodu branch in Lagos; Elizabeth Ohaeme of Ngbidi branch in Owerri and Buhari Aminu of Ibrahim Taiwo branch in Kano and other consolation prizes, is meant to encourage savings culture amongst the mass market segment. Speaking on the Bank’s commitment, Group Head, Product & Innovation Group, Skye Bank Plc., Ndubuisi Osakwe said “the scheme provides a unique opportunity for the Bank to stay in touch and reward its savings customers, who have a unique role to play in the country’s economic expansion”.

RTEAN urges FG to hands off control of fuel distribution Simon Ugwu

Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has urged the Federal Government to stop controlling the distribution of fuel and endeavour to end scarcity in the country. Alhaji Musa Isiwele, the National President of RTEAN told newsmen on Sunday in Abuja that the situation of fuel in the country had made it impossible to control transport fare. “There is no way the unions can control transport fare until petrol is available; for now there is no regulation on transport charges until fuel supply normalises. “I call on Federal Government to hands off fuel business; If government says today that I have no hand

in fuel, you will see availability of fuel and the price will come down,” he said. The RTEAN boss said the asso-

ciation was set to create about 4.5 million jobs through its nationwide mass transport scheme. “Let me tell you, I don’t want to re-

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“As a bank, we are committed to continually satisfy the needs of our customers as well as empower and encourage a savings culture in them, through initiatives like this and provide opportunities for them to establish small businesses with limited capital provided”, he said while commenting on why the bank kicked off the season 2 of the reward. “The reward focuses on retail banking that is anchored on the premise of building a long lasting relationship with our customers based on trust as well as supporting the financial inclusion drive of the CBN so as to bring a lot more people into the financial system and the formal economy”, Osakwe said. “Reach for the Skye Millionaire Reward” promo is a year-long initiative, with series of monthly raffle draws during which more and more winners will continue to emerge. A chance to win various cash prizes including N100,000 for 10 customers, N50,000 for another 10 customers and N20,000 for 20 loyal customers exists every month throughout the period of the scheme.

veal our plans, Nigerians will know our plans on the day of unveiling. You should also know such jobs have to do with government partnership and this will happen in no distance time. “April or May this year, we will let the cat out of our bag. “We are running a nationwide mass transit scheme in which most of the vehicles will be dedicated to the unemployed, disabled and the less privileged in order to support the Federal Government for the benefit of the good people of Nigeria. “This will help in reducing the hardship in the movement of commuters and boost the economy of Nigeria’s transport system,” Isiwele said. He said the union also planned to establish modern Motor Parks in 36 states of the country including FCT.

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Oando appoints Zubairu as director

Oando PLC has notified the shareholders and other stakeholders of the appointment of Mr. Muntari Muhammed Zubairu as Group Chief Corporate Services and Operations Officer. The company explained in statement signed by Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, Ayotola Jagun, that the appointment was in accordance with Article 88 of the Company’s articles of association, the Board of Directors has also appointed Mr. Muntari Muhammad Zubairu as an Executive Director of the Company effective February 5, 2018. Zubairu is a highly respected leader with 26 years progressive experience in the financial services industry. His experience and achievements cover key aspects of Banking, including International Banking, Treasury Operations, Retail, Corporate and Commercial Banking. He was until recently, a Deputy General Manager and Group Head Commercial Banking North, at Access Bank Plc. In that role, he used his experience and vast network to drive the bank’s strategy and growth in the North. Prior to working with Access Bank, Zubairu worked at various times as Group Head Retail Banking and Public Sector at First Bank (2010-2017), Group Head Commercial Banking and Divisional Head Public Sector at Diamond Bank (1998-2010), and at FSB International Bank (1995-1998) and Citibank Nigeria (1992-1995) amongst other leadership roles. Zubairu holds an MSc in Project Management from the University of Salford, an MBA from the University of Abuja and a B.Engr. Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

Greif posts 41% hike in revenue as cost of sales soars by 38% to N1.15bn

The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, (left) in a handshake with Dame Judith Amaechi,(right) Founder and President of ESI, during the 6th Graduation of ESI and NDDC Entrepreneurial and Skill Acquisition Training for Niger Delta Youths in Home Finishing Skills in Port Harcourt. Second left is Mrs Gimbiya Dogara, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

FirstBank’s ATMs account for 37% of bills payment services on ATMs in Nigeria

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited has again validated its leadership position with the efficiency and creativity of the Bank’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), as it presently accounts for 37 percent of bills payment services on ATMs in Nigeria’s banking industry. In 2017, about 402,102 bill payments were made through the Bank’s ATMs while the value of airtime purchase was about N1.7 billion. To cater for the financial services needs of its customers and in line with its strategy to drive convenience and ease in banking, FirstBank is presently leading in the industry

as the Bank with the highest number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), with 2,897 ATMs deployed across the Nigeria, making it the nation’s financial institution with the widest retail footprint. A statement by the bank, said that “The Bank’s ATMs have unique functional features which include bills payment, cash transfer, air-time top-up, cash deposit among others. “The bills payment option is the non-cash transaction feature on the ATM that makes it easier for customers to pay for bills , such as Cable TV subscription, post-paid phone bills, and pre- booked airline tickets. “These transactions can be executed through the Quick-

teller option on any of the Bank’s ATMs. The Transfer feature enables customers to transfer money from their accounts to both intra (within FirstBank) and interbank (other banks) accounts, thereby reducing the queues in the banking hall, saving time as well as providing a more convenient option for customers’ money transfer needs.” According to the statement. “FirstBank is currently responsible for over 15 percent of interbank transactions and 21 percent of airtime vending. As active mobile network users in Nigeria are over 142 million and the need to recharge is on the increase, the Bank’s ATMs also provide

the platform for convenient and easy top-up. “To further enhance convenience, FirstBank’s ATMs operate the Cash Deposit function which allows customers to deposit funds without customarily having to enter a banking hall for this transaction”. The Bank’s ATMs are also equipped with cardless functionality that makes it easier for non-bank customers to deposit or withdraw money from the ATMs without a Debit card. This is a direct testament to its value proposition of putting customers first. Chuma Ezirim, the Bank’s Group Head, E-Business, said the distinct developments in FirstBank ATMs were

NDDC : 22,612 youths, women trained on vocational skills Ganiyu Obaaro

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, says it has so far trained and built the capacity of 22,612 youths, including the 100 that just graduated in Home Finishing Skills. According to a statement by the Director. Corporate Affairs. NDDC. Initiate Abosede “The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, stated this at the 6th Graduation of Empowerment Support Initiative, ESI, and NDDC Entrepreneurial and Skill Acquisition Training for Niger Delta Youths in Home Finishing Skills in Port Harcourt. He remarked that the NDDC was currently processing the training of about 5,000 more youths in various skills, noting that the mandate of the Commission went beyond

physical infrastructure”. According to him, “it is also about building capacity and equipping our people with skills and competences that enable them to join the rising global workforce. This aligns with the local content policy of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.” The NDDC Chief Executive Officer said that the human capacity development strategy of the Commission was anchored on the Niger Delta Regional Development Master Plan, NDRDMP, which recommended the development of a highly skilled workforce that would enable the region to compete on equal terms with the leading players in the global market. Ekere said that NDDC had trained internationally certified welding instructors in Nigeria and South Africa, adding

that most of the beneficiaries were currently employed as non-destructive test engineers in the oil and gas industry. He said: “We have also trained 700 school certificate holders in welding and fabrication, 65 engineering and geology graduates in highly specialised petroleum and drilling technology, 150 youths in solar power technology, 180 in oil spill management, 180 in fibre optics installations and thousands of others in various other skills and empowerment programmes, such as fashion design, catering, food processing, computer literacy, among others.” Ekere said that the healthy partnership between NDDC and ESI demonstrated what could be achieved by collaborating with credible partners driven by the objective of finding solutions to the socioeconomic difficulties and chal-

lenges confronting the Niger Delta region. He noted that the building industry in Nigeria was facing a dearth of manpower, particularly in the critical area of office and home finishing and would require several trained hands locally to curtail the dependence on foreigners. He commended the Board and Management of ESI for going the extra mile to bring world class experts in home finishing skills, from the United Kingdom, to lay a solid foundation for the pilot phase of the programme. The statement said that “Ekere thanked President Buhari for showing commitment to the development and progress of the Niger Delta region, especially “for initiating the New Vision for the Niger Delta, which will effectively rewrite our history and steady us on the path to sustainable

development.” “The Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said that the Federal Government was determined to create new jobs in all sectors of the economy. He said that President Buhari administration had added millions of new jobs to the economy since it took office in 2015, stating: “before this government came into power; the nation had 5 million rice growers but today 12.2 million rice growers have been added”. Mohammed, however, said that job creation should not be left to the government alone, urging individuals, Non-Governmental Organizations and corporate bodies to join in the effort. He described the NDDC/ ESI entrepreneurship and skill acquisition programme as a well-conceived initiative that fitted into the govern-

The company’s end of year result for the period ended 31 October , 2017 showed that key performance indices closed positive, which if not checked could be eaten up by mounting cost of sale which ballooned by 38 per cent. However, the company made no declaration of dividend, compared with 60 kobo paid in the corresponding 2016 financial year. According to the result release by the Nigerian stock Exchange (NSE) recently, Grief Nigeria Plc posted a 41 per cent growth in revenue in 2017 which closed at N1. 405,218, from N 999,150 million recorded in 2016. The result showed that cost of sales Cost of Sales closed the period at N1, 149,882, against N832, 998 in the preceding period of 2016, indicating -38 per cent rise. Profit before tax grew by 106 per cent to N77, 554, from N37, 597 in 2016. The result further showed that total Comprehensive Income of Grief Nigeria grew by 82 per cent to N49, 424, from N27, 106 recorded in 2016. The healthy 2017 result recorded by the company enhanced its earning per share for the period to close the year at 116 kobo, from 64 kobo in the preceding year. Chairman, Grief Nigeria Plc, Adedayo A. Olowoniyi in a statement to shareholders that the country is restructuring its entire steel industry aimed at eradicating illegal plants producing steel products of inferior quality, closure of old plants and those not meeting new strict international standard on renewable energy. He added that coupled with the challenges in domestic economy, especially erratic foreign exchange rate, 2017 was a very difficult year to navigate as the company also had its share of the challenges.

ment’s drive to generate employment for Nigerians. In her own remarks, Dame Judith Amaechi, Founder and President of ESI, said beneficiaries were trained on P.O.P ceiling installation; wall screeding and painting; floor tiling; plumbing; electrical wiring; specialized carpentry such as wardrobes and kitchen cabinets, as well as interior decoration. She said the empowerment scheme was created to close the skills-gap that hindered sustainable growth in the Niger Delta, noting that ESI was focused on tackling endemic poverty by developing a skilled force that would enable our youths to be employable and self-employed. The graduating students of the Home Finishing Skills training were each given certificates, starter packs and N150,000 to enable them stand on their own.

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NSE: New pricing methodology week closes market bearish . As capitalisation loses 2.09% Stories by Bonny Amadi

For the week ended 2nd February ,2018, the equities market’s key performance indices declined following sustained investor sentiment ostensibly triggered by the new pricing methodology. The NSE All -Share Index and Market Capitalization depreciated by 1.98 per cent and 2.09% to close the week at 44,639.99 and N16.019 trillion, respectively. All other indices finished higher during the week with the exception of the NSE -Main Board, NSE Consumer Goods and NSE Oil/Gas Indices that depreciated by 0.33 per cent, 3.33 per cent and 0.70 per cent respectively while the NSE ASeM In-

dex closed flat. At the end iof the week , 10 insurance companies traded below the par value price of 50 kobo, reinforcing expected development this week that more companies would fall belo w50 kobo pricing. During the week, a lesser number of equities were traded when compared with the receding week, as total turnover of 3.268 billion shares worth N28.123 billion in 35,761 deals were traded by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 7.157 billion shares valued at N42.545 bn that exchanged hands in the preceding week in 39,037 deals. The Financial Services

Industry measured by volume led the activity chart with2..482 billion shares valued at N17.056bn traded in 23,039 deals; thus contributing 75.96 per cent and 60.65 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively. The Conglomerates Industry followed with 375.113 million shares worth N1.047bn in1,968 deals. The third place was occupied by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 262.198million shares worth N6.84bn in 5,921 deals. Trading in the Top Three Equities namely FCMB Group, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria , and Skye Bank

measured by volume accounted for 1.181 billion shares worth N2.830bn in 5,219 deals, contributing 36.14% and 10.06% to the total equity turnover volume and value, respectively Also traded during the week were a total of 32,189 units of Exchange Traded products (ETPs) valued at N1.299m executed in 19deals , compared with a total of 153,755 units valued at N1.883m that was transacted last week in 11deals. A total of 16,268 units of Federal Government Bonds valued at N17.0m were traded this week in 28deals, compared with a total of6,715 units valued at N5.318m transacted last week in 15 deals.

L-R: John Ugbe, Managing Director, Multichoice Nigeria; Fela Ibidapo, Group Head, Corporate Communications, Heritage Bank and Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing & Sales, Multichoice Nigeria, during the launching of Big Brother Naija- Season 3, which Heritage Bank is one of the lead sponsors, weekend ...in Lagos.

SEC explains N1.2bn ‘golden hand shake’ payment The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, has explained payment of N1.2 billion staff disengagement golden handshake by the suspended DG, Mounir Gwarzo. A statement made available to Daily Times by SEC , said that the Golden Handshake exercise was a voluntary retirement scheme designed by the Commission for certain categories of staff to exit the Commission. SEC explained that the Board in exercise of its power as contained in the ISA approved the 2015 budget of the Commission. Furthermore, Section 19 & 20 of the ISA (Appendix III) empowers the Commission to establish and maintain a fund, the proceeds of which it may apply to meets its financial obligations. The effect of the provisions of the ISA cited above is that the Commission is empower to cater for all of its financial obligations from its Funds. However, such amounts must be expended from a Budget, which must be approved by the Board of the Commission. The funding of the Golden handshake was therefore carried out in line with this statutorily laid down procedure for disbursing the Funds of the Commission. According to the commission, adjustments were made to certain vote heads within the 2015 budget to accommodate the cost implication of the Golden Handshake exercise. ‘”This was necessary in lieu of the fact that the votes in majority of

the heads adjusted were either meant to be disbursed for the welfare of staff or fund certain allowances of staff. In view of the fact that payment of a percentage of remuneration/allowances of a staff was an incentive to access the scheme, it was therefore imperative for these adjustments to be made” It further explained that as an incentive to access the scheme, staffs were offered certain percentage of their allowances/remuneration. The scheme was duly approved by the Board of the Commission at its meeting of March 12th, 2015 and funded from the Commission’s 2015 Budget Section 4 (1) (d) of the Investment and Securities Act (ISA), 2007 (Appendix II) empowers the Board of the Commission to consider and approve the annual budget of the Commission to consider and approve the annual budget of the Commission as may be presented to it by the Management. Furthermore, the action of the Commission’s Board in adjusting certain Heads in the 2015 budget is a power derived from the provisions of Section 12 (b) of the Interpretation Act (Appendix IV). The section provides that where an Act (ISA 2007) confers a power to make a subsidiary instrument (The Budget), proclamation or notification, the power shall include power, exercisable in the like manner and subject to the like consent power, conditions (if any), to vary and revoke the instrument, proclamation or notification.

Africa Prudential launches USSD Code *4018# Africa Prudential Plc has raised the bar in registrars business and shareholder experience in Nigeria when the company unveiled her new USSD code *4018# at a launch held in Lagos , on January 31, 2018. According to the product brief, the USSD code *4018# is nicknamed “Personal Registrar” because it clearly redefines the landscape of registrar service delivery in Nigeria. With *4018#, shareholders can check their outstanding dividend,

shareholding balance, confirm bank mandate, check postal address, and e-mail address right on their mobile phone. The service works on all kinds of mobile phones and networks, and does not require internet data. It is available 24/7. Shareholders only need to dial the code to enter the service environment. Speaking on what drives the company to persistently pursue exceptional service experience in the capital market, Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Peter Ashade, explained

that it is a culture the company has developed over the years. “That is why we continuously embark on product development and process improvement to deliver exceptional customer experience to her various clients across sectors of the economy, while exciting the Nigerian capital in whole”. He explained that the new product is borne out of the company’s culture of excellence and persistent drive to improving investors’ confidence in the market. Ashade stated further

that at the announcement of the company’s change of name from Africa Prudential Registrars Plc to Africa Prudential Plc in 2017, it was emphasized that the name change does not imply its exit from registrar business but rather to enable her extend service offerings to other sectors of the economy by leveraging technology. While speaking with key Capital Market stakeholders present at the launch, Mrs. Bridget Bayo Ajayi, Head, Business Development, encouraged shareholders

whose mobile number is not currently registered on the company’s database to execute a shareholder data update form for their mobile number to eligible for the service. Representing shareholders at the event, Mrs. Bisi Bakare of Pragmatic Shareholders Association , lauded Africa Prudential for putting shareholders convenience first by launching the first-ofits kind product in registrars business. Also speaking on the issue, Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom, Non -Execu-

tive Director, stressed that the product is not just about Africa Prudential, but the entire registrar business in Nigeria. He encouraged other players in the market to follow suit in breaking new grounds. It would be recalled, among others that the company was named the Best Registrar Firm in West Africa by AfricaCanada Trade Alliance at the 7th Edition of the West Africa Innovation and Excellence Awards in 2017 in recognition of outstanding innovations and advocacy role in the capital market.

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Unity Bank strengthen retail banking with *7799# short code services

As part of effort to strengthen retail banking offering and expand channels for financial inclusion penetration, Unity Bank has rolled out its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) short code: *7799# in order to enhance customer access to quality banking services. Unity Bank’s USSD(*7799#) code is the first 4 digit code to be introduced to the Banking market and it is designed not only for the fast, secure and mobile banking experience, butalso offers high performance service options and appreciable degree of flexibility that enable customers bank the easy way. The services available on the USSD code include account opening, funds transfer, balance enquiry, airtime recharge and payment of utility bills. Account holders are equally able to verify their BVN on the platform. A statement by Unity Bank said that the introduction of the Quick code (*7799#) was intended to boost alternate banking channels currently being offered in the market;especially in terms of greater control and access which the customer are able to exercise on the Bank’s USSD platform. According to the General Manager, Products & Channels Directorate of Unity Bank, Mr.Bonaventure Okhaimo, the unique 4-digit code is easier to position in the mind of our customers. While attesting to the security of the platform, he noted that the mechanism for resolving challenges which sometimes are associated with mobile banking platforms has been enhanced by increased automation. The 7799# service is one of the platforms riding on Bank’s Retail Banking strategy to further drive financial inclusion.

L-R: Director of Technical Services, Federal Ministry of Finance/Committee’s member, Mr Tor Tsavsar; Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun; and Vice-Chairman, National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr Taiwo Oyedele, during submission of the committee’s report to Minister of Finance, in Abuja ...on Friday.

Public finance: Adeosun tasks treasury managers on accountability, transparency

Ganiyu Obaaro

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has challenged Treasury managers to ensure transparency and accountability in the management and control of the country’s public finance. She gave the advice at the second National Treasury Workshop held in Tinapa, Cross River State. The workshop was attended by Directors of Finance and Accounts in all Federal and State Governments’ Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Heads of Finance and Directors of Internal Audit and other stakeholders in national public finance management. The Minister, who was represented by the Director of Special Projects in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mohammed K. Dikwa, emphasized the need for a change in the mindset of Treasury managers in order to reform the basic polity. In a statement by the Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Finance., Akintunde Olayinka and made

available to The Daily Times , Adeosun said, “The basic and fundamental approach to financial and economic reforms is to reform the basic polity. Reforms must be impacting and sustainable and should fit into the cultural ethos of Nigeria, among others. “There is the need to evolve a culture which is value-based. It is expected that this workshop would draw from universal public values such as public trust, accountability, equity, transparency, ethical standard and selflessness.” Adeosun called for a review of the Finance Control and Management Act of 1958, noting that the law was outdated and weak in instituting greater accountability and transparency in the conduct of government financial businesses The Finance Control and Management Act provides detailed guidelines on control and management of the public finance of the country. According to the statement , the Minister tasked the nation’s Treasury managers to critically examine the Finance Control and

Management Act and other related financial issues with a view to addressing some of the inherent deficiencies in the provisions. On the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), she explained that it was conceived by the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration towards laying a solid foundation for long-term economic growth. She added that the emphasis of the ERGP was on local content business empowerment. “The ERGP has been further designed to build competitive market, invest in infrastructure and human resources as well as harmonize monetary, trade and fiscal policies for the purposes of boosting non-oil revenue, reduction in cost of governance, privatization of selected public enterprises/assets, delivery on agriculture and transportation, among others,” the Minister stated. Adeosun recalled that the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Finance had embarked upon a number of financial reforms with a review to strengthening governance, accountability,

reduce corruption and deliver service more effectively. She listed some of the initiatives introduced by the government to include: full implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA), Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit (PICA), Revenue Boosting Initiatives, Fiscal Sustainability Plan, Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), Whistleblower Policy, Cash Management, Efficiency Unit, Healthpay Project, Family Homes Project, Asset Tracing Team, and Road Trust Fund, among others. Earlier in his address at the workshop, the Accountant-General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, had urged public financial managers to come up with innovative ideas to address some of the challenges facing the Treasury and economy. Idris said, “I will advise our public financial managers to see the current challenges facing the treasury and the economy as an opportunity to spur them to form a united front that will generate great ideas resulting in the provision of lasting solutions to the problems.”

NAFEX declares $1.7bn as Naira rebounds at unofficial FX market Stories by Motolani Oseni

The Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window has lifted liquidity in the Nigerian foreign exchange market, with total transactions turnover of $1.688 billion in just one week, just as the Naira rebounded at the unofficial forex market, checks by The Daily Times has revealed. Although, the autonomous FX window turnover of $1.688 was lower than $1.892 bn traded in the previous week. The Investors window on the first trading day of the week under review, exchanged total transactions worth $655.72 million, the same figure sold on the corresponding day in the previous week. At the close of Tuesday trading activities, the NAFEX, recorded an improved turnover of

$334.32 million against $292.15m exchanged on Tuesday of the previous week, but was weaker the following day at $125.08, which was lower than $273.74 the corresponding day of the preceding week. The NAFEX, otherwise known as Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window, rebounded at mid week to close with turnover of $125.08m, which was lesser to $263.57m recorded on Wednesday of the prior week. The total transactions turnover on Thursday, moved up to $321.21 million better than $306.70m declared preceding Thursday before closing the last trading day of the week under review at $251.77m against previous Friday’s $655.72m. The Investors’ confidence has continued to contribute to growth of the Nigerian foreign exchange market, since its cre-

ation in April 2017, while boosting investors confidence in the nation’s foreign exchange stability. However, The Daily Times checks showed that the NAFEX window as at close of the year 2017 recorded a whopping total transactions turnover of $25.65bn in just nine months of operations in 2017. In fact, data obtained by our correspondent from FMDQ OTC securities Exchange revealed that $0.61 bn or N1865.66bn total turnover was traded in April and increased by 114 per cent to $1.32 billion or N403.92bn in May. Total turnover on the I & E FX window in June and July were $1.63bn or N498.78bn, and $1.86bn or N569.16 bn, respectively. Data from FMDQ OTC stated that total turnover gained

momentum in August 2017, as newly created window reached $3 billion per month. According to the data, I & E FX window in August was estimated at $3.54bn or N1.08 trn, while in September, total trade on the I & E FX window closed at $4.61 bn or N1.41trn. Meanwhile, local currency over the weekend , closed at a better rate of N363 to the US Dollar against N364 sold on Thursday at the parallel market. The Naira, also, appreciated against the Pound Sterling at N 506 compared to N510 during the week and N447 exchanged per Euro, which is slightly better than N448, at the unofficial forex market At the official interbank market, the Naira, on Friday sustained slightly depreciated rate of N360.75, the same rate stood on Thursday but lower than

N305.70 sold on Wednesday at the official foreign exchange market. At the Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window, the Naira as of Friday trading activities began trading on positive note with opening rate of N360.05 to the dollar against N360.17 stood on Wednesday, however, traded high at N362. 00 before closing weak at N360.57 compared to N360 to the dollar sold the previous day, N359.91 recorded on Tuesday, and N360.37 exchanged on Monday. The Investors’ FX window, at the end of yesterday trading activities declared an improved total transactions turnover of $321.21m, better than $125.08 m, but lower than $334.32 sold on Tuesday and $655.62 declared on first trading day of the week.

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Arik air resumes services to Garden City Express Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest carrier is resuming its Garden City Express which enables customers to fly direct to the heart of Port Harcourt City from MMA2 terminal in Lagos. The daily flight service, which commences on February 12, 2018 will depart from Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) Ikeja, Lagos, and arrive at the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Base Port Harcourt, a 10 minutes’ drive from down town. Arik Air maintains a well-resourced terminal at NAF Base Port Harcourt and assures passengers of premium customer service. Commenting on the Garden City Express operations, Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu said the service eliminates the almost one hour drive passengers arriving into the International Airport, Omagwa normally endure while traveling to Port Harcourt City. “We are delighted to offer this premium service to our customers who are time conscious and desire to cut the long drive from Omagwa to Port Harcourt City. “This service will offer a great travel experience with our dedicated terminal at NAF Base Port Harcourt and efficient flight crew.” This is Arik Air’s first and only scheduled flight departing and arriving in MMA2 Lagos. The Garden City Express is an addition to Arik Air’s three daily flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa.

L-R: Dana Air’s Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa, Chief Operating Officer/ Accountable Manager, Obi Mbanuzuo, Chairman of Akwa United fc, Elder Paul Bassey and Team Manager Udoh Emmanuel, during the signing of the sponsorship deal between Dana Air and Akwa United FC in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state...recently

Dana air signs sponsorship deal with Akwa United FC In fulfilment of its promise to develop sports in Nigeria, Dana Air has signed another sponsorship deal worth millions of naira with the current NPFL league leaders Akwa United FC of Akwa Ibom state. Under this deal in making the Nigerian Professional Football League more glamorous, Dana Air will get branding opportunities for the duration of the season and fly the team to all its away matches in the 2018 NPFL season. Also as part of the deal, the club’s player of the month initiative will be sponsored by Dana Air with a very good largess from the airline. Speaking at the press conference to announce the deal,

the Accountable Manager of Dana Air said, ‘let me first congratulate Akwa United for winning the league cup last year and for starting this season on a very impressive note.’’ “Just like I said when we also unveiled our sponsorship for Heartland FC of Owerri, it’s not all about the branding opportunities or commercials, but our commitment to developing football in Nigeria and supporting the Nigerian league. “It about making our league glamorous and encouraging the players to be the best. If we bring the passion with which we follow the teams in the EPL our league will be better for it. We have taken the

lead, and we hope other corporate bodies will look in that direction.’’ Also speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of Akwa United, Elder Paul Bassey said, ‘this is surely a turning point in the development of football in Nigeria. This partnership will definitely ease our travels and we commend Dana Air, Nigeria’s foremost airline for this.’’ Air travel is the safest in the world and with this, Dana Air has taken a lot of burden off the club. He added, “The other day, we heard of a team that was involved in a road mishap, thank God the players came out unhurt. We thank Dana Air for giving back to the society and

supporting Akwa Ibom state. Dana Air will surely get the value for this sponsorship.’’ Only recently, Dana Air unveiled a mouth-watering sponsorship deal to support the 2018 NPFL campaign of Heartland FC of Owerri. The airline is the first and only domestic airline to have taken such initiative just as other global carriers like Emirate, Ethiad and Qatar airways. Dana Air, a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), operates over 27 daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo, and Owerri. The airline is reputed for its innovative online products, World-class in-flight service and unrivaled on-time performance.

Lack of national career will deny Nigeria full benefits of single air market - Minister

Myke Uzendu, Abuja

The Minister of State for Transportation (Aviation), Hadi Sirika has disclosed that Nigeria may not enjoy full benefits of the proposed Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) for Africa due to the absence of a National Career and air craft maintenance facilities in the country.He made the disclosure recently in Abuja while briefing journalists on the details of the just concluded 30th African Union Head of Government meeting that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He said that discussions on that single market began since 1999 with Nigeria on the fore front of the negotiations, but stated that the country would not have full benefit from the project since our national career is still an illusion. He, however, was of the view that with the new policy, which will

be launched in Kigali, Rwanda in March, a lot if activities would be created around the air port which will trickle down on the economy. According to him, “Some African Ministers in 1999 thought and considered the necessity of us to have a liberalised Single Aviation Market within the continent of Africa. “Nigeria is one of the 11 countries that sat there and kick started it at that time. There was also a ministerial committee that was created and they took it to the next level where we have a Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).” He regretted that 80 per cent of the players in the Aviation industry are non-African but was optimistic that with the new initiative, there will be more collaboration between African Nations , which will position them for a dominating role. “Some of the issues is that 80 per cent of those doing business in aviation market in Africa are non Afri-

can in terms of the airline and other entrepreneurs within the market of Aviation in Africa, and we all thought that this must change, it must be the other way round. “The 80 per cent of those doing business in Aviation from airlines to other entrepreneurs should actually be truly African. “Heads of States for Africa adopted the single African air transport market as one of the flagship projects and certainly among the first to be launched” Sirika stated. On some of the benefits of the SAATM and how Nigeria will benefit from the programme, he continued, “Air transportation connects businesses, people, market, culture, tradition, knowledge and so on. It drives the economies of countries and of course improve on tourism and make it more accessible and by extension create more wealth and more activity. And in Nigeria we thought that this is an opportunity we shall not miss

at all. ‘We are one quarter the size of Africa itself because one out of every four African is a Nigerian. 180 million people us half the size of Africa itself. “We in the Ministry of Transportation. we believe that the West African and Central African market, if you consider them to be the belt of Africa, then certainly, Nigeria is a buckle of that belt. It holds it together, it makes it work, it makes it thick; and we are highly mobile people, who ever gets an opportunity gets a ticket to travel even for nothing. “All these travels, foreigners are taking advantage and leveraging that, they make money out of us and we have no corresponding effects to counter that. So, we are actually exporting our wealth to some other people. “We believe that if we create a Single African Market, we will allow the movement of people freely in and out of our sister countries and that will drive and develop transportation,

connect us better. It will be very difficult for us to connect ; rail or road transportation. “Every single airport can create business around it and that will drive the economy and the process. “Nigeria will benefit more because the market is here, the population is here. I agree also that we are yet to grow a very robust and viable national airline ,but we will take advantage of all of these, but it is on its way happening. We don’t have to wait to create it before we key into this market. “The fact that the National Carrier is not well in place does not mean that we are not going to take advantage of this. “With the single African Air Transport market, there will be inter lining, there will be cooperation between businesses. Perhaps there is going to be someone who will ensure that the catering system are established in Nigeria to serve all airlines that are passing through Nigeria.” Sirika stated.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, February 5, 2018

Stakeholders express divergent views on CSR

Stories by Godwin Anyebe

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become one of the standard business practices all over the world. For companies committed to CSR, it means kudos and an enhanced overall reputation – a powerful statement of what they stand for in an often cynical business world. The establishment of a CSR strategy (sometimes referred to as a sustainability strategy) is a crucial component of a company’s competiveness and something that should be led by the firm itself. This means having policies and procedures in place which integrate social, environmental, ethical, human rights or consumer concerns into business operations and core strategy – all in close collaboration with stakeholders. For companies, the overall aim is to achieve a positive impact on society as a whole , while maximising the creation of shared value for the owners of the business, its employees, shareholders and stakeholders. Not so long ago, the European Commission defined CSR as “the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society”, a succinct and distinct summation for sure. A 2015 study by the Kenexa High Performance Institute in London (a division of Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources) found that organisations that had a genuine commitment to CSR substantially outperformed those that did not, with an average return on assets 19 times higher. Additionally, the study showed that CSR-orientated companies had a higher level of employee engagement and provided a markedly better standard of customer service. Despite the positivity and optimism that CSR brings to the corporate table, companies do not always accept their responsibilities in this area in good heart, with a fair number admitting to having adopted CSR mainly as a marketing gimmick. In some cases, firms may have been coerced into adopting CSR, and they did so with insufficient enthusiasm and vigour, leaving many of them to ponder what they could and should have done differently. For those considering CSR as a strategic option the question to ask may very well be this: is the CSR payoff always worth the outlay? CSR policies need to be considered as a core and inseparable component of the overall service or product offering. Analysts believe that every company’s situation is unique, with many different models in existence which can help organisations to achieve their CSR aims. In turn, this preponderance of choice has led to many companies recognising that they are defined by what they do, not just what they give. “Companies are not solely providing a financial contribution, but are increasingly unlocking their intellectual assets and the

power of their people to achieve a positive impact. For these analysts, ultimately, coherency comes from clear purpose, programmes of work which are authentic to and valued in the business and an acceptance that it is critical to business performance.” To this end, the extent of corporate social responsibility and investment in societal growth and development is open to individual interpretation. Records have consistently shown inadequacy in this regards, and to that extent, the general perception has been negative. Understandably however, resource allocation to corporate social responsibility is a function of determination and commitment, especially among developing nations , such as Nigeria. The pattern of investment in CSR by brand owners from immediately post independence Nigeria has been selective based on urbanization and satellite allocation, eco-

nomic viability, social impact and population. That notwithstanding, experts are of the view that, the method of resource allocation for CSR as a component of societal development became evident that for meaningful impact, emphasis should shift from a mere contribution towards national growth and development to sustainability. It is worthy of note that, CSR increase as a result of direct consequence of population explosion and growth in economic activities. In line with their mandate however, brand owners can be credited with good measure of remarkable success in the area of CSR in the years under review. Such success could be seen in how some of the brands in Nigeria has been supporting the Nigerian youths by way of empowering them in area of entertainment. While corporate organissation and individual will continue to receive accolade from Nigerian

both at home an in Diaspora, it is also important to articulate some of the critical issues that must be addressed being essentials in complement of corporate bodies/ individual efforts at ensuring CSR and the success recorded so far. Speaking to Daily times on this issue, a brands management consultant, Bernard Okhakume said; “companies must set their goals at optimizing their collective investment on CSR. Constant in international economic rating of nations is the extent of economic growth and development based on resource allocation. “For comparative advantage, therefore, brand owners should begin to consult experts on corporate social responsibility into sector with great potential to propel their overall economic growth and development. “Companies must be pragmatic in this regards carefully articulating investment policies and decisions, based on comparatively bet-

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ter reward potentials.” “that lead us to the convergence point of all stakeholders- corporate bodies/individuals, government and the larger society are indebted to ensuring the sustainability of corporate social responsibility. “The larger society must adopt the right attitude towards ensuring that the investment of brands owners into CSR yields the desired result. On the part of government, (federal, states and local government) investment decision/policy on CSR must be carefully considered for the common good of all, in the face of scarce resources. Dr. Ken Egbas, Founder/CEO at TruContact is clear on what a CSR programme, or a sustainability strategy, should accomplish. He said;“It comprises re-evaluating how the company thinks about its impact, engaging stakeholders beyond shareholders and coming up with a plan to improve the impact of the business on society and seize business opportunities and make cost savings as a result,.” Continuing, he pointed out that, “This would involve a lot of planning and engagement with employees, managers, suppliers, NGOs, perhaps academics and others, to figure out where and how this is best done.”

Vice-Chairman, National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr Taiwo Oyedele (6th, R) and other committee members after submission of their report to Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, in Abuja ...on Friday .

Limited wins MAN’s award for Best Kept Industrial Premises The manufacturing sector has evolved over time, bringing both opportunities and challenges in a sector where business leaders cannot rely on old responses in the new manufacturing environment. This was showcased at the recently held Manufacturers Association of Nigeria’s (MAN) 50th Annual General Meeting and Awards where Chi Limited, was announced as the first place winner for adopting best workplace production practices and processes amongst competing multinational companies in Nigeria. The award was a deserved reward for the company’s continued passion for excellence and commitment to sustainable development exemplified

by the company’s significant investment in manufacturing and other related infrastructure projects. Chi Limited’s investment in modern production infrastructure has been a critical enabler for competitiveness, research & development and productivity growth. Speaking on the award recently in Lagos, Chi Limited Managing Director, Mr Deepanjan Roy, said; “the MAN Award is a confirmation of the steps taken by Chi Limited to ensure that the company’s work place is in line with global standards for manufacturing.” “We are happy that our efforts so far have paid off with significant output and recognition. The Manu-

facturers Association of Nigeria’s Award inspires us to continually demonstrate excellence in manufacturing and constantly strive for improvement, best practices, creativity and innovation,” he stated. An ISO 22000 certified company, Chi Limited’s world -class and state of the art manufacturing facility deploys the most advanced processing and packaging technology available anywhere in the world. Its strict adherence to world class manufacturing standards and consistent efforts to ensure the most efficient process possible has been key to the company’s success and recognition. A MAN multi-panel selection committee comprising of regulatory

bodies, both at state and federal levels, noted that Chi Limited took the first-place prize because of its world class manufacturing facilities and processes. These facilities and processes have helped Chi Limited create a more environmental-friendly workplace by preventing cross contamination, reduction in waste trips, sorting and recycling. The availability of a gas plant is also strategic for the prevention of pollutant and usage of the exhaust to power the boiler, while the company’s greener environment policy and fire equipment are modern and up to date.

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How equities market makes more millionaires, leaves many poor Bonny Amadi Recently, the National Coordinator of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi raised the alarm over the Nigerian capital market’s sudden boom; and called on the nation’s economic managers to monitor the economy closely. Adebisi said that, “The capital market is a barometer of some sort. It mirrors the state of the economy of a country. A situation where the economy of Nigeria is throwing out poor financial indices and the capital market is showing signs of good health and growth is suspect and should not be.” He called on stockbrokers, registrars and financial advisers to be more proactive and take their integrity more seriously to checkmate the rising cases of frauds in the sector, adding that ZX “Cases of frauds are becoming more worrisome and alarming. Assurances of our financial advisers are becoming more unreliable”. The Nigerian equities market currently has been on the bullish run returning with over 16 per cent year to date (Ytd) returns on investment. This gives foreign portfolio investors (FPI) and other global investors the much needed ground to converge on the Nigerian market for the much needed returns on investment in 2018. Fears are that the market may have started building another round of bubbles on the back of companies or banks without fundamentals, which is expected to burst, trapping uninformed investors who joined the herd. This could be the backdrop for which the ISAN boss made his pronouncement. For the week ended Friday, 2ND February , 2018, the equities market closed on bearish sentiments, which remained prevalent in the Nigerian bourse, the week was trailed by consecutive decline day after day in the NSEASI during the week.. Mr. Jude Fejokwu of Galactic Africa Analyst recently noted that as the buying frenzy continues, “be wary of where you are investing your money. Most stocks are rising on momentum and not because of improved financial performances and near-term expectations.” Fejokwu focusing on the banking industry, which has so far given the highest rewards year to date, noted that there are some banks to be weary of, irrespective of the hype on their equities price upward movement. He said, “The market has

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gone crazy; do not rub shoulders with it. If a stock does not deserve to rise to the level it has, when it falls, it will take no prisoners on its reverse journey. It is better to gain less than to lose more.” Fejokwu noted, “ The banking industry takes the brunt of bulls and bears so, I will focus on this industry. I will mention (briefly) three banks to be wary of when the tide turns and stocks start heading south as investors panic and seek for the exit trying to hold on to their unrealized gains.” Remarking on some of the banks that have seen high rise in their equity prices recently, Fejokwu said, “ FCMB Holdings’ nine-month (September 2017) result is not on the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s corporate disclosures page”. He pointed that the bank’s Pre-tax income declined by 52 per cent year-on-year and Gross Earnings declined by 16 per cent year-on-year. Pre-tax income was 7.57 Billion naira in April 2007 (12-month result) and ten years later now operating as a holding company, nine-month pre-tax income in September 2017 is N6.84 billion despite interest income being approximately seven times larger in September 2017 compared to

April 2007. Taking a closer look at Skye Bank, which for some days, led the gainers’ table on the bourse, the analyst pointed that Skye Bank’s 2016 fiscal year result has been releasedl while 2017 fiscal year results are about a month away from release every other bank. On Stanbic IBTC Holdings, he noted that it is the holding company that incorporates the largest asset management company in Nigeria. Nonetheless, the bank’s gross earnings and assets are less than that of Diamond Bank, while trading 12.5X higher per share. However, reacting to the prevailing market bullish trend, Mr. Solomon Kugbe, a Lagos state stock broker told Daily Times Nigeria that the bubble alarm raised by the national president of ISANl, may scare retail investors from the market instead of strengthening them to take advantage of earning opportunities prevailing in the bourse. Kugbe said, ‘that is not correct, because Nigeria is not alone in positive equities performance prevailing globally. “We are number three last year in equities performance ranking globally and all over the world equities market are doing very well, so, the growth

trajectory is always there for our market and other performing markets across the globe and people who understands this take advantage of the opportunities the market provided”. According to Kugbe, the Nigerian Stock exchange is not doing badly, and as the third best performing market in 2017, the trend has continued in 2018 and may further lead to a better performance, a trend he wants retail investors to understand appreciate. Explaining why the market has remained bullish, Kugbe said that understanding the fact that Nigeria came out of recession in 2017, reinforced investors’ confidence in the nation’s bourse. “When economy is coming out of recession the growth pace will be high because of renewed confidence as more investors try to reinforce their position in the market.” He added ,“Second, we are expecting full year result of many companies and the market is gearing towards that”. The stock broker stressed that, what might look like a bubble in equity price movement should be looked at from the economy point of view and devalued currency which has reduced the worth of the Nai-

ra even trading at ‘assumed” high price. “You might think that the market is going up, but you have to know that because the naira has been devalued, the N50 naira of today is not the same of yesterday, so, when you see a company trading at N50.00, it is as good as trading at 10 or N15.00 before devaluation of the Naira. So, the market is just adjusting to the realities of the macro economy”. Afrinvest Securities Nigeria Limited, CEO Mr. Michael Eboh, at a recent forum in Lagos, told our correspondent that, key analysts still have not seen what may be driving up share prices of some banking stocks without strong fundamentals. He noted that some inventors may be blind to such performance measuring indices. According to him, some of the banks that have lately recorded high growth in equity prices have negative capital adequacy ratio, while some may not have released their results for the past two years. He said, “you may feel that you want to double your money, but at the end f the day you are trapped. Some of the banks have been rallying for the past weeks; now the buyers want to sell no one want to buy.”

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Iyabo Ojo: My love for good perfumes L2

Celebrity Focus L2

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Enter the world of Iyabo Ojo Known to be one of the most popular actresses in English movie sector before she eventually traced her roots back to her Yoruba origin, Iyabo Ojo is a popular actress in Yoruba segment who started with Keppy Ekpoyong when she was introduced to the veteran actor by Bimbo Akintola in 1997, and she made her debut in 1998 with a sub lead role in “Satanic” and ever since, this petite mother of two, a graduate of Estate Management from Lagos State Polytechnic has not looked back. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, she shares with us her top fashion items.

Best ride Range, X6 for cars

Favourite shoe designs Aldo, Fioni, Zanotti, Fendi, Robanne, Giuseppe amongst others

Best Make-up Black up make up

Favourite bag designs Gucci, Fendi, Hermes, Prada, Channel bags, Micheal Kor, Favourite Wrist watch Recent book read

Best perfume I love designer perfumes and I have used over 100 of it; some of my best collections includes Blue waters, All Jlo collections, Red door, Versace, Paco

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Favourite TV programme E! News and entertainment programmes Best Local food Pounded yam and Egusi soup Best drink Any good exotic wine and water

Best underwear design Victoria secret Favourite quote “I thank God for my life”

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Nutrition L3

Judith Frank-Edet

Healing spices Humans have been using spices on their foods as far back as

Nutmeg

vomiting and nausea.

generous amounts. Turmeric

ache, sinus congestion, gout, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, asthma,

Curry leaves

Onions Fights diabetes

Ginger Improves digestion

right at the root. Lowers cholesterol

sickness. Garlic Prevents greying of hair

Thyme

Wellness L4

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Mutiat Alli

The dark side of slimming pills -