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NGF to Dogara: Stop disparaging governors

ÏÏÏ The Nigeria Governors Fo-

rum (NGF), on Thursday, warned the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, to stop disparaging governors, noting that the era of using governors as “punching bags’’ to score cheap political points in the country was over. The Head, Media and Public

Affairs at NGF Secretariat, Abulrazque Barkindo, stated this in a statement in Abuja. He said that the governors were signatories to an initiative, Open Governance Partnership (OGP), aimed at improving governance and promoting transparency in governance. Continued on page 12

Supreme Court to hear PDP leadership tussle May 25

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N30tr Customs probe: Senate uncovers more leakages

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TIMES HEROES POLITICIAN OF THE YEAR

Bukola Saraki SENATE PRESIDENT OF NIGERIA

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Ambode pledges support for first annual diaspora festival in Badagry Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏ Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday, pledged his administration’s commitment to make the first Annual Diaspora Festival in Badagry a major success, adding that a master plan that would prescribe strategies and programmes to boost the potentials of the ancient town was also underway. Governor Ambode, who spoke when he received a delegation of the first Annual Diaspora Festival

led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, said the state government remains committed to partnerships that would explore the tourism potentials of the ancient town and its environs. Welcoming the idea of the Diaspora Festival billed to hold in Badagry on August 23, this year, the Governor pledged his administration’s commitment to expand the scope of the festival in order to ensure that it becomes a major

event in the state’s tourism calendar every year. “This is a rebirth for us. I have always been looking forward to see what it is that I can do more to the Badagry axis, so I am excited that this delegation has been put up. “I have visited Badagry more than five times, I have slept there, I have tried also to create a master plan of how to recreate the tourism potentials of Badagry and for this Festival to be the first that would be done, we would ensure that it would celebrate what Lagos

actually stands for and we would strongly support it, we would partner and make sure that it is very successful, August is a good time and it brings greater things into focus. What I want to encourage you is that the planning should not just be for this year alone, we should have a framework that allows it to be sustained,” he said. He said his administration would also leverage on the festival to mark the Golden Jubilee of the State, just as he expressed optimism that it would open the doors

for other tourists’ potentials of the Badagry axis. “I am also glad that this is happening when we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the state and the anniversary is not ending on May 27; it’s the whole of 2017 So for this kind of proposal, for us to be able to bring the black race in diaspora and we in Nigeria to come together, I think it’s something that this government is ready to support,” Governor Ambode said.

Taraba Govt reviews sugar project contract agreement with Dangote

Gov Udom announces govt’s plan to take-over of 7 community schools

Saka Bolaji, Minna

Patrick Odey, Uyo

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ÏÏÏ The Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, has announced plans by the state government to take-over of seven community schools by September this year. The affected schools, which were originally managed and controlled through community efforts, are to be taken over and run by the state government to reinforce its free and compulsory education policy. The schools include Community Technical College Ikot Udoe - Ikot Ekpene; Urban High School, Ikot Akpan Essien-Oruk Anam; Excellence Comprehensive Secondary School, Ikot Unya-Mkpat Enin; and Migrant Secondary School, Emereoke - Eastern Obolo. Others are Community Comprehensive Secondary School Ekeya - Okobo; Union Secondary School Ibiaku - Ibiono Ibom; and Community Secondary Commercial School Urua Obot/Ikot Atasung /Ikot Obong Otoro in Ikot Ekpene local government area. Briefing journalists on Thursday, the state Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh, said the governor gave the approval during the state executive council meeting held at the Government House, Uyo. He said: “Although basic education is free and compulsory in public schools, there are several communities that have good private schools that are not benefitting from the policy and government is determined to take this to all nooks and crannies of the State.

Okerafor Athanatius, JalingoThe Taraba state government has reviewed a contract agreement it reached 13 years ago with the Aliko Dangote Group to commence the establishment of a sugar factory in Lau, headquarters of Lau local government area of the state. In a ceremony held at the Government House, Jalingo, Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku expressed joy that the agreement later became a reality after 13 years of disagreement which he pointed out was caused by hiccups in the government scheme of things. “When I took over here, we had some hiccups and I don’t want to start what I don’t know and what I will not complete,” he said. Governor Ishaku added that he had to clear some hurdles for the day’s event to be a reality. While thanking the president of the Dangote Group, Alh. Aliko Dangote, for his patience for the past 13 years, Ishaku described him as a serious business man, saying, once he commences a project, he sees to its logical conclusion. He assured the Group that he will put a Desk Officer who will be constantly reporting to him outcomes of their work to avoid any hindrances. The governor, who promised to look into the problems of land owners who have not been compensated, also assured that those who diverted their monies will be asked to return them.

L-R: Sole Administrator, Ejigbo LCDA, Hon. Ibrahim Adigun; Sole Administrator, Isolo LCDA, Hon. Mrs. Abimbola Oshikoya; One of the Residents, Mr. Ademola Oshibeyiwo; Lagos State, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Arch. Wasiu Anifowoshe; Chairman, Igando-Ikotun LCDA, Hon. Ojo Samuel; and Oba of Shasha, Babatunde Ogunwonbi, at the commissioning of Ijegun-Isheri Osun enroute Isolo Jakande Estate, Road in Alimosho Local Government Area Lagos… on Thursday.

I’ll continue to make people-oriented programmes my priority - Idimogu ÏÏÏ

Member representing Oshodi - Isolo constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA), Hon. Jude Emeka Idimogu, has promised to continue to make people-oriented programmes his priority. Idimogu stated this during the final football game titled “Youth Championship 2017” organised by Hon. Jude Idimogu All Stars Project in partnership with Peace Vision and Care Foundation played at Ejigbo mini stadium, an outskirt of Lagos recently. The lawmaker said the football activity was just one of his numerous plans for his constituents, adding that he will continue to represent the interest of his people at the

state assembly. He also promised to continue to provide social amenities, scholarship, assisting the less privilege, supporting community projects and rendering assistance to the aged in his constituency. He said: “This football game is just one out of my numerous programmes for the good people of Oshodi-Isolo constituency 02. I will continue to represent their interest at the state assembly and also continue with my welfare packages for my people like providing social amenities such as pipe-borne water, educational support like scholarship, assisting the less privilege in the community, supporting community projects and giving special welfare packages for

the aged in my constituency.” Idimogu said the football game was organised to keep the youth busy rather than engaging themselves in indiscriminate activities that can destroy their lives and future in support the state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, in his campaign against youthful violence in the state. The football match which kicked-off at exactly 3:27pm ended five (5) goals to two (2) at exactly 5:00pm in favour of Divine Restoration team of Ejigbo against its opponent, Joy of Life of Isolo. Presenting the trophy to the winner, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Community Services and Communication, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, expressed joy

and congratulated the lawmaker for putting up the competition. He said the event was interesting, entertaining and lovely, and wished that such event could happen every weekend to entertain the people. He urged Idimogu to continue with the good gesture.

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N30tr Customs probe: Senate uncovers more leakages

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rently investigating alleged N30 trillion revenue leakage in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) following the revelation of more leakages. The lawmakers’ action was sequel to a “Point of Order’’ raised by the Chairman, Committee on Customs Excise and Tariff, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, at plenary. The chamber also mandated the Committee on Marine Transport to collaborate with the committee on Customs, in the probe in view of more revelations emanating from the exercise.

Uzodinma, who was made the chairman of the joint committee, cited Order 42 and Order 52, and said that the committee discovered more startling discoveries beyond the N30 trillion currently being investigated. According to him, the committee requires more hands in the investigation as it discovered that beyond foreign exchange fraud, more trillions of Naira was lost to shady deals by some Asian companies. “The recent one which is mindblowing is that shipping companies will load full cargoes worth billions of Naira, come into the

country and go to bonded terminals, offload and Nigeria Government will not collect one kobo. “All they do is informal negotiation with the terminal operators, the regulators and then they will offload. This is an international crime. “We have identified over 228 vessels with their registration numbers, the terminals where they offloaded and we are going through Customs database tracking every shipment and vessel that came and offloaded. “There is another fraud we discovered, which is, all the Asian companies moving all their goods

L-R: Head Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Ms. Olajumoke Okikiolu; Director, Information Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Olumide Ojo; Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Paul Lee and Business Manager, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. HB Kim, during the launch of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Lagos… on Thursday. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Supreme Court has fixed May 25, 2017 for hearing of all applications filed by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and Senator Ahmed Markafi factions in the suit that seeks to resolve the protracted crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Senator Markafi faction of the party is challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division which affirmed Senator Ali Modu Sheriff as the authentic National Chairman of the PDP. At the hearing on Thursday, both the appellant (PDP), the 1st respondent (Ali Modu Sheriff) and Adewale Oladipo (2nd respondent) applied to regularise their processes which were filed out of time they were granted as prayed by Justice Musa Mohammed Dattijo-led new 5-man panel that replaced Justice Tanko Mohammed’s panel that has been disbanded. Wole Olanipekun (SAN), represented the appellant, Chief Akin Olujimi (SAN) appeared for 1st and 2nd respondents, Sheriff and Oladipo respectively, while Nelson Ani announced appearance for the 3rd respondent (INEC) and Mohammed Ndayako represent-

Supreme Court to hear PDP leadership tussle May 25 ed the 4th respondent. Meanwhile, the apex court also fixed the same date, May 21, for hearing of a motion dated 21st March, filed by Lateef Fagbemi, challenging the competence of the appeal filed by the appellant. He had told the court that he filed the motion on behalf of the PDP (Sheriff-led National Executives), insisting that he is the authentic National Chairman of the PDP, going by the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Port-Harcourt. Fagbemi contention was that “it was wrong for an appeal to be filed at the Supreme Court without consulting the Chairman of the party. “The person I am representing is not interested in the appeal, and I am here based on the judgment of the Court of Appeal which recognised Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the PDP. He pointed out that the judgment has not been set aside and no order for stay of execution has been obtained. However, the panel posed the following questions to him to justify whether or not he should be

entertained. “What entitles you to be heard in this appeal? And was the decision of the Court of Appeal secured exparte?, the panel asked. In response, Fagbemi said he appeared in the matter because Sheriff, who is the validly known national leader of the PDP, has asked him to discontinue the appeal. But he admitted that the judgment obtained at the appellate court was not via an exparte order. On his part, and in support of Fagbemi’s submission, Olujimi stated that “It is important to decide on the competence of the appellant/applicant because PDP was respondent at the Court of Appeal. Meanwhile, describing Fagbemi’s motion as “a storm in a tea cup” Justice Dattijo granted him 7 days to file and serve his written address in support of his motion on parties, while 5 days were given to Olanipekun to reply. In addition, the panel gave 14 days to the 1st and 2nd respondents to file and serve their counter affidavit on the appellant.

to Cotonou in Benin Republic and these goods are meant for Nigerian market. “From our investigation, the companies change their documents by mid night as if the shipment is either done from Cote d’Ivoire or Cotonou and they move into Nigeria,’’ he said. While lamenting the level of decay in the system, Uzodinma added that the fraudulent activities were carried out through various infractions, including incorrect classification, undervaluation, under-declaration and incorrect origin. He stressed that the money being lost through the infractions was more than what the country was getting from crude oil, lamenting that nothing serious was being done about it. The lawmaker, who said the investigation panel would explore all available data on the matter, added that it would bring it to a logical conclusion to save the country from losing money that should have been used for development. “On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, we debated the motion on the need to examine the operations of the Nigeria Customs Service revenue drive. “We resolved to mandate the committee on customs to carry out a holistic investigation into the activities of the service. “This was with a view to identifying the leakages and irregularities in the import and export circle as well as causes of the reducing revenue profile of the service and come up with recommendations.

“We have gone into this assignment and honestly speaking, we have identified between 2006 and 2017, over N30tn worth of foreign exchange in form of approved Form M and there is no evidence that the goods came into the country. “The commercial banks apply for this foreign exchange and the Central Bank of Nigeria allocates it to them and these monies are transferred to foreign banks and there is no evidence to show that the goods came into the country. “So they have been roundtripping with the limited foreign exchange we have in Nigeria,’’ he said. In his remarks, the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided at the plenary, said the senate ought to be commended for blowing whistle on the fraud in the Customs Service. He expressed concern that while Nigeria was seeking loans from foreign organisations, it was losing trillions of Naira that would have been used for developmental purposes. “The Committee on Marine Transport will join the committee on customs to have a holistic investigation into this matter. “I think this is one area the law enforcement agencies must move in quickly to ensure that these monies are recovered. “We cannot be going to China and all over the world trying to borrow money when we can recover easily all the monies that were lost through some corrupt practices.

CCT trial: Saraki to make ‘no case submission’ as FG closes case Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday told the Code of Conduct Tribunal ( CCT) that he will make a ‘no case submission’ following the closure of prosecution case in the false assets declaration trial that begun in 2015. Saraki, through his counsel, Paul Erokoro (SAN), informed the tribunal headed by Hon. Dandali Umar that he will need the complete record of proceedings since 2015 when the trial started to enable him make his no case submission in line with the provisions of the law. Saraki’s legal team decided to make the ‘no case submission’ as the Federal Government witnesses concluded their evidence in which the respondent’s asset declaration forms, bank statements, foreign and local bank transactions records among others were tendered and admitted as exhibits during the trial. Four prosecution witnesses including an operative of the

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), officials of Guaranty Trust Bank and Zenith Bank and a staff of the Code of Conduct had testified in the trial. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), who has led the prosecution team since the trial commenced, hinted that the ‘no case submission’ if filed by the defendant will be challenged. Jacobs pleaded with the tribunal to consider shorting the time within which the defendant and complainant should file their processes as the trial had dragged since 2015. Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Yakubu Umar, after consultation with parties in the matter, fixed June 8, 2017 for the parties to adopt their written submissions which should be filed and exchanged by the prosecution and the defendant lawyers. Meanwhile, at the trial on Thursday, a prosecution witness, Bayo Dauda, informed the tribunal that the document allegedly used for foreign transaction by Continued on page 7

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Senate to pass 2017 Budget next week Olufemi Samuel & Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Senate on Thursday indicated its resolve to conclude final work on the N7.298 trillion 2017 budget proposal presented to the National Assembly for approval by President Muhammadu Buhari next week. The 2017 budget estimates as presented by President Buhari on December last year was based on critical assumptions like $42.5 per barrel as oil price benchmark, 2.2 million barrels per day as proposed oil production, average exchange rate of N305 to the US dollar, etc. The budget, the passage of which has been long expected, would be laid on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday next week, five days after the expiration of implementation of the 2016 budget signed into law on the May 5 last year. Indications are rife that the 2017 budget would be

passed finally before the end of legislative session next week. The Daily Times had reported earlier that the Senate was in the mood to end the controversy and tension over the budget to stave off pitfall against the national economy. As earlier planned, the final work on the budget would have been presentation in the Senate on Thursday by the Chairman of its Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje (APC Gombe Central) as earlier listed the Order Paper. The Senate Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan (APC Yobe North) had requested that the budget be stepped down of the item when called to lay the document. The Senate leader said more time was still required for the Appropriation and Finance Committees of the two Chambers to finalise reports on the budget proposals. He told Senators that the leadership of the commit-

tees of both the Senate and the House of Representatives had assured him that the report would be read for presentation on Tuesday next week. “I have also equally been informed by leadership of the committees that by the grace of God definitely the budget 2017 will be laid on Tuesday. Having said this, Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, I will move that we stand down this report to Tuesday the next legislative day and I so moved”, he said. Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the session, also affirmed the need for the Senate to be on the same page with the House of Representatives on the report, hence the necessity for extension of time for the final presentation. He said: “Let me also emphasise for the benefit of the public that we are minded to receive this report today (yesterday). It was only this morning that it was necessary for us to

be sure that we are on the same page with the House of Representatives to avoid any possible conferencing. “So what we like to see is for the House and the Senate laying just the same documents so that once we passed, we will now send the documents to the President for assent. “I think this is important that the point be made and the public know that the harmonisation which is going on should be concluded over the weekend to enable us receive the budget report by Tuesday and by the grace of God have it passed by next week and we send it to the President for assent. “Let me also inform the public as well that the tenure of the 2016 budget ends tomorrow, Friday, May 5, because it was passed on the 5th of May 2016 but under the constitution, the Federal Government is entitled to continue to spend money based on the 2016 estimates up to the 30th of June, 2017.

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Not implementing confab report is seeking disunity – Ike Nwachukwu ÏÏÏ Former

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sen. Ike Nwachukwu, on Thursday, said non-implementation of the 2014 National Conference report as being sought by some Nigerians was a threat to Nigeria’s unity. Nwachukwu said this while speaking with newsmen on the sideline of a meeting of Primate, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh and eminent members of the communion in Abuja. He said he was in support of restructuring the country, adding that there were a whole lot to benefit from the National Conference report when implemented. “It will bring what we have been wishing for our country – peace, fairness, justice, happiness, increased productivity and of course respect for every one of us. “It is unfortunate that some people think it should not be implemented. It is a thing of shame for people to say the 2014 national conference report should not be implemented. “Anyone who does not want that report imple-

mented is really seeking for Nigerians to vent their feelings in a manner that will not be good for all. “I am appealing to all those who have not read the report to please read it. “Also, I know that it was based on what over 400 Nigerians from all walks of life, distinguished men and women have produced in four to five months.’’ Nwachukwu said that except Nigeria was restructured, the country would not have competition among the zones that would in turn create a better country for all. “If we don’t do that, we might just be seeking for disunity of our country. “Some of us fought before for our country to be one united country, and it pains me when I see speeches being made by people talking against making the best of our country. “No one country can be great based on one value system for year-in yearout. We must make those changes,’’ he said. According to him, Nigeria started as a federation of three regions, later it became four. Now, we have 36 states.

Former Jigawa Gov, Lamido released on bail Yakubu Salisu, Kano

ÏÏÏ Former Governor of Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu (Second Right) commissioning 4 blocks of 40 open stalls at Oguchi, in Ekperi built by member representing Etsako Central LGA, Hon. Damian Lawani as part of his constituency projects recently. With him, (Right) Hon. Rapheal Okhani, Chairman, House of Assembly Service Commission. Third left is Hon. Damian Lawani

CCT trial: Saraki to make ‘no case submission’ as FG closes case

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Saraki were not in possession of the Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. The witness, who came from the bank to tender some documents and give evidence, informed the tribunal that all efforts to locate the documents were unsuccessful because the transactions had taken place long time ago. Besides, the witness fur-

ther said that he had no address of any property that were bought in London by Saraki with the foreign remittances he made while in office as governor of Kwara State. He however admitted that Saraki, like any other customer, took loans three times from the bank to purchase properties and that he had paid the loan in line with terms of agreement that guided the loan agree-

ment. The witness informed the tribunal that the defendant, apart from not defaulting in the payment for the three loans, also complied with other terms which included the submission of the title documents of the properties to bank, purchased with the loans. Daudu further stated that Saraki also had a comprehensive insurance on the properties acquired with

the loans. It would be recalled that the Federal Government had in 2015 dragged Saraki before the tribunal accusing him of failure to declare his assets as required by while he served as the governor of Kwara State. Recall also that the Federal Government had amended the charge four times before finally closing the case against the Senate President.

Jigawa State, Alhaji Lamido Sanusi, was on Thursday morning granted bail by a Magistrate Court sitting in Dutse, the state capital, on self-recognition. Lamido, who was arrested on Sunday in his Kano residence, was arraigned on Tuesday for allegedly inciting his supporters to violence over the forthcoming local government elections in Jigawa State which led to his remand in prison custody till Thursday. Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Ikenna Ekpunobi, had argued that Lamido should not be granted bail as his release could jeopardise peace in the state but the magistrate, Muhammad Lamin, disagreed with the counsel and also reject-

ed a police report tendered, allegedly linking the former governor to violence by his supporters. According to the former governor’s counsel, Mr. Felix John, the evidence upon which the former governor was being tried was documentary and as such there was no witness to influence. In his ruling, the magistrate ruled that the charge against Lamido, of inciting violence, was bailable. “ (There is) no evidence before the court that if the accused person his granted bail he will jump bail and no evidence other people will commit similar offence and that the accused will jeopardise peace of the state,” he said. The former governor has pleaded not guilty to the charges labelled against him.

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Fidelity bank very aggressive in loan recovery, says chairman Motolani Oseni

ÏÏÏ As part of ongoing effort to de-risk businesses and address level of impairment, the chairman, board of directors of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Ernest Ebi, has stated that the bank is ready to put in all measures in place as to reduce its high Non-Performing Loans (NPLs). He stated this at the bank’s 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) which was held in Lagos on Thursday, noting that the bank would deploy both legal and other means to recover debts which have increased to 6.6 per cent of its total loan portfolio. According to him, “we are very aggressive in our loan recovery

strategy and de-risking the business environment so as to reduce and address impairments.” Meanwhile, the shareholder of the bank approved the payment of a total dividend per share of 14kobo as a result of improved total interest income which raised to 16 per cent representing N123.2billion in 2016. However, the banks’ shareholders noted that 2016 was remarkable in the bank performance, especially in key measures and indicators, despite the challenging economic environment in Nigeria. Also, the bank’s external auditors, KPMG Nigeria and the Audit committee in their separate statements at the AGM, affirmed that

the 2016 financial records and books of account by fidelity bank, were in line with the provisions of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) and the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The National Chairman, Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN), Mr. Okezie Boniface commended Fidelity Bank for the dividend payment and the sterling 2016 performance, but charged the bank to expand its operation to other part of the Abia state. Another shareholder, Mr. Nona Awoh, on his part charged the bank on the full disclosure of fraud

statement, saying that the bank must try to protect the shareholders by driving down the unclaimed dividend form N1.8billion to below. He, however, urged the bank to work assiduously in ensuring that the internal control systems are efficient. Similarly, Mr. Patrick Ajudua, described fidelity Bank as the leader in the financial market and lauded them for the 2016 report but cautioned the Central Bank for unnecessary financial punishment to erring banks. He stressed that the actions of the apex bank is killing the growth of the banking industry. Ajudua also, in his observation, commended the bank for the case

Unlawful arrest: Delta monarch seeks N100m compensation against IGP, 15 others

Lagos saves N99.27bn, loses N16.62bn property to fire in 1yr

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

*Four new fire stations to be built

ÏÏÏ His Royal Majesty, the Obi of

Benjamin Omoike

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Lagos State government says it was able, through its emergency and safety response units, save properties estimated at N99.27 billion in the last one year, while an estimated N16.62 billion worth of property was lost to inferno within the same period. Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations in the state, Hon. Oluseye Oladejo, made this declaration on Thursday in Alausa, Ikeja, during this year’s ministerial press briefing in commemoration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s second year in office. According to him, the ministry, being a safety and disaster manager, in the last one year had ensured improvement of response time to emergencies in the state. He added that speed boats had also been deployed to monitor the waterways, in a bid to curb increasing crime in that terrain. “Regarding how much was lost to fire outbreak in the last one year, I can say that it is estimated that a total of N99.27 billion was saved as a result of our prompt response to these incidents while an estimated amount of N16.62 billion was lost to other fire incidents across the state within the same period. “We’re doing everything possible to ensure that response to these incidents continually improve. On securing the waterways, speed boats had been deployed to monitor the area so as to forestall any eventuality and check the various incidents along that terrain,” he said.

of gender balance, as the board of fidelity Bank had also 5 women on board at the moment. Sir Sunny Nwosu commended the board of the bank for the 2016 financial year result, he was particularly impressed by the arrival of the new chairman of the bank, Ernst Ebi, with the high knowledge from the apex bank, where he served as former CBN deputy governor. Responding, the chairman of the bank of the bank Mr. Ernest Ebi thanked the shareholders for the continuous support and assured that Fidelity Bank will remained focused on efficient, viable and strategic financial services.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu (m); flanked on the right, his deputy, Sir Ude Okochukwu; President Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick (3rd l) and others when he led other top management of NFF on a courtesy call to the governor in Umuahia… on Thursday.

Glo celebrates new talents at Enugu Laffta Fest ÏÏÏ Once again, Globacom last week-

end, in Enugu, demonstrated that it cares about the future of up and coming artistes in the country as the communications outfit made available the huge platform of its ongoing Glo Laffta Fest comedy concert to budding comedians to showcase their talents in Enugu, the Coal City. Interestingly, these Enugu burgeoning merchants of jokes shared the Glo Laffta Fest platform with the biggest brands in the industry in Nigeria and beyond such as Uganda’s Salvador, Bash, Bovi, Gordons and Basketmouth. The budding comedians who performed at the Enugu edition of the comedy show, the third in the series of 27- city show that had already traversed Port Harcourt and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, included Zino, the ‘quarrelsome’ duo of Sam and Song, MC for God, MC Twin Parrot and MC Franchez. For instance, MC for God who has been a regular cast member of the pop-

ular Glo-sponsored TV series, Professor Johnbull, was extra-ordinary as he delivered original jokes that were well received by the appreciative audience. He was a master of caricature and he used this to great effect, earning himself a rapturous ovation. The mere appearance of the duo of Sam and Song on stage attracted wild laughter among the audience, ostensibly owing to the popularity of their skits on the social media. They play the roles of a preacher and an interpreter, with most of the punch lines coming from the interpreter. Their efforts were rewarded with wild applause. MC Twin Parrot also got massive approval from the audience as they drew comical comparison between the burial rites in the Western World and the South Eastern part of Nigeria, among other things. The main show formerly opened with the Port Harcourt-based comedy star, Arinze Baba, who delivered an outstanding performance. Arinze had ear-

lier distinguished himself in the Port Harcourt edition of the show. With Arinze Baba’s excellent performance, the master jokers took the baton from there and it was a rollercoaster ride for the excited crowd throughout the show. Bash, Salvador, Bovi, Gordons and Basketmouth gave the mammoth crowd undiluted fun and laughter. Like the previous editions, many Glo subscribers went home with freebies from Globacom. The lucky subscribers included early arrivals and dance competition winners in the male and female categories, among others. In the female category, two students, Adaeze Ani and Caroline Iroakazi, emerged joint winners, while another student, Johnson Precious, was the runner-up. In the male category, Emmanuel Fly and Frank Raphael emerged winner and first runner-up respectively, while Clinton Joseph emerged second runner-up.

Egbudu-Akah Kingdom, Obi Paul Nzemeke, Okilie II, of Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to award N100 million damages against the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Area 10 Abuja and Commissioner of Police, Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Abuja, and 13 others over his unlawful arrest. The monarch, and three others in the fundamental human rights suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/234/2017 filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also asked for an order restraining the Inspector General of Police and 15 other respondents from further inviting, arresting, intimidating, harassing or unlawfully detaining him and other applicants, their members, staff, loyalists and supporters or whoever is acting for or through the applicants. The other applicants include Hon. Augustine Chikezie, Dennis Onwuyali and Chuks Nwanbunwanne as 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. The applicants in the suit alleged that their unlawful arrest and detention on March 1, 2017 followed a malicious petition written by Prince Solomon Ogwuagwu Obi Okilie, Anthony Egbune and Patrick Wepuaka who are the 4th, 5th and 6th respondents. Other respondents in the suit are IGP, DIG Area 10 Abuja, Commissioner of Police in-charge of SARS, Chiadika Felix, Victor Okpuzor, Sunday Meninwa, Sylvester Uche Enuechie, Charles OJianwuna, Ezinwa Nwanbunwanne, Joseph Obanyagbor, Felix Iwebenua, Richard Iwebenua and Emeke Osagie.

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At book launch, Adesina rise in defence of Buhari, urges Nigerians to pray for him Edokpolor Osayande The event was a book launch by a former Presidential spokesman and gathered to give him support and speak of their experiences are other presidential spokesmen, past and present, running into three generations. The author, Olusegun Adeniyi, former Special Adviser to late President Umaru Yar’Adua and now chairman Editorial board of This Day Newspaper decided to pen his thoughts and experiences in and outside office in a book he titled ‘Against The Run of Play’ decided to call eminent Nigerians together last Saturday at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) to have a peep into the work. Though he came to give support to his colleague of the pen profession and senior in the office of presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, the spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari , will not any opportunity to speak up about critics of his boss who have been under the weather for a while. To him, those Nigerians calling for the President to resign his position though are not been fair, but have the

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rights to express their opinions. Adesina however maintained that the President’s health and full recovery should be the major concern for all Nigerians. “People clamoring that the President should resign is an opinion, but it could be recalled that 15 million Nigerians elected him , so if few among such peo-

ple express their opinion, which cannot override that of 15 million people who voted for him, however those expressing their opinion have right to their opinion,” he said. Adesina urged Nigerians to keep praying for the President , ‘’God spared the President the first time, remember he said that he has never been ill as this before, but the same God that spared him will also ensure his full recovery.” Also speaking, the presidential spokesman to Goodluck Jonathan, Ruben Abati commended the author for a job well done, saying that a book cannot be judged by the title or on the basis of the pages,” it is not professional,” he said. While commenting on the war against corruption in Nigeria, Abati said that every Nigerian is supportive of the fight against corruption, “it is something that has to do with the collective experience. There are also questions that have been raised which are legitimate questions about the approach, method and selectivity in the fight.” Abati maintained that every government has a responsibility to identify its priorities and pursue them in the public interest and that as long as these priorities are for the public interest, “we cannot controvert these priorities.”

Osun APC House caucus tackles Lasun over guber ambition Henry Omunu, Abuja

The governorship ambition of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yussuff Lasun, is under serious threat as members of the Osun State House caucus has accused him of flouting the directive of the state leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that all aspirants for elective positions in the state should stop electioneering campaign. Expressing worry over the Deputy Speaker’s disregard for the party, notable members of the Osun State caucus in the House of Representatives in Abuja, frowned at the public campaign made on the floor of the House on April 25 by the Deputy Speaker while eulogising the late Senator Isiaka Adeleke during the special session held in his honour. Daily Times quotes Lasun as saying in his eulogy that the late Senator “came and saw, but I can’t tell you whether he conquered, because I can’t tell if he conquered death.” Spokesman of the caucus, Rep. Israel Famurewa in his reaction told journalists that, statements made by

the Deputy Speaker insinuating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had singled him and late Senator Adeleke out and sternly warned both of them to desist from going forward with their campaigns to contest the 2018 governorship election in Osun State was misleading and false. “Nothing could be further from the truth. What is on record is that there was a time when there was a frenzy of declarations of aspirations to be governor of the state of Osun by over 15 members of our party, including other members of the National Assembly. “The party in its wisdom, so as not to heat up a fragile polity, issued a blanket suspension of campaigns for all political aspirations, from councilorship to presidential to all party members. This was announced by the state chairman of our party in September 2016 and still remains in force till date. “While we believe that our colleague, the Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yussuff quite naturally would have been consumed by emotions while making his speech due to the pain of the loss of the distinguished senator, we call on him to call the press to set the records straight. “To do so will be the part of honour

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and respect to the memory of the late senator,” Rep. Famurewa said. Answering reporters’ questions on the next line of action to be taken by the caucus, if the Deputy Speaker fails to clarify his statement about the blanket ban placed on campaigns by the state chapter of the APC, Rep. Famurewa, declared that the caucus members will not shy away from taking the necessary steps to seek redress at the appropriate time. Another caucus member, Rep. Adeyinka Ajayi while commenting on the crisis that trailed the death of Senator Adeleke, called for calm from all parties pending the final autopsy report.

Lagos to increase tax net to 10 million payers by 2018, says Commissioner Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Akinyemi Ashade has revealed that the state government in 2016 expended the sum of N291bn on infrastructural development. This is even as he stated that an estimated 10 million tax payers would be hit by 2018 as against the present five million tax payers to further increase the state’s internally generated revenue for more development projects. Ashade, who disclosed this while delivering account of stewardship of his ministry’s activities and achievements in the last one year at the 2017 ongoing ministerial press briefing at Alausa, Ikeja, said the amount the state is spending on capital projects was justifiable as the impact is felt on the people. He said the projects are borne out of the administration’s desire to drive the implementation and execution of projects and programmes that will lead to the good performance of the budget and encourage focus on patronage of local contractors which would improve job creation. Speaking on the 2016 budget breakdown, the commissioner explained that “the budget performance for Y2016 closed at 80 percent, with a total revenue N436.328bn while total internally generated revenue was N312.830bn and a capital expenditure ratio of 55:45. Responding on how the state could meet the estimated 10 million tax payers, considering massive job losses recorded in most sectors following the recent recession, Ashade said with the Employment Trust Fund the state established to finance small and medium-scale enterprises, more people would be empowered and consequently pay their taxes. He added that with the enabling environment for ease of doing business that the governor is putting in place, more foreign investors would be wooed hence to contribute to the IGR. He assured that the ministry would continue to manage the economy of the state through prudent and stringent management of available resources as well as deploying international best practice models and reforms for effective mobilisation, planning, allocation and utilisation of resources. This according to him would stimulate the N50bn monthly revenue projection for 2018 contrary to the N30bn monthly revenue being realised in 2017. He added: “Transformation of Lagos State into the desired third largest global economic financial hub and Africa’s model megacity through improvement on the various reforms aimed at improving revenue collections in various revenue agencies will continue unabated.”

Politics 10 Kogi State is a melting pot among the states of the country. It is reputed to have more boundaries with states in the country than any other, thereby making it more vulnerable to both intra and interstate crimes and criminality. Armed robberies and high profile kidnappings have become the order of the day in the state. Although the state has solid mineral deposits and good arable lands, good water resources from both Rivers Niger and Benue that their utilisation could have immensely transformed the lives of the people, ironically the state ranks among those with highest unemployment rate, making the state an abode for all sorts of crimes and criminality. But the state commissioner for Agriculture, Kehinde Oloruntoba told our correspondent IDRIS AHMED that the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello has decided to use multi dimensional approach to secure the state. What is the administration’ s programmes for the state as it affects agriculture, welfare and the security of lives and property. We have many plans and programmes earmarked for the people of the state in 2017 planting season. His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello have declared a state of emergency on agriculture. He has equally made it clear to everyone that he wants to use Agriculture to diversify the economy of the state to create jobs, create wealth, reduce crimes and criminality and most importantly create food security for the state. The governor earlier in the year organised an engagement session with all the stakeholders, farmers, student groups; youths, civil servants, where they heard from the horses mouth and not that somebody told them. They told him their challenges while he informed them of his plans and programmes which have been developed and tailored towards the feedback. The important feedback that came out of the session was that, we have not been doing much of the farming in this part of the country and the reason being that it cost a fortune to clear the land and the people do not have such money and it has become expedient on the government to come in to clear the land for those who are interested in farming. Based on this exigency, his Excellency in that engagement has given directives to the Ministry of Agriculture to mobilise to the 21 LGAs to prepare lands for those who are ready to farm. We have to do that to make farming easier for our farmers as the greater cost for farming is spent on clearing the land. Another issue that was glaring from that engagement was that after clearing the land

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Kogi will address crime and unemployment with Agriculture – Oloruntoba

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farmers need money to procure inputs, and he has already approved agriculture loans for farmers to buy seedlings, as improved seedlings have become the norms for farmers. We cannot leave our farmers to be planting the old seedlings which yields are very poor. For instance, the traditional seedlings per hectare compared to the improved seedlings, the difference is huge. Farmers use to get two to three tons per hectare, but with the high breed seedlings on the same hectare, it could be up to 10 to 11 tons. So we are going to buy improved seedlings for farmers, we are going to buy herbicides, so that we may not have outbreak of epidemic through pest diseases. These are some of the things we have mapped out . But most importantly there is a programme of the Federal Government called Anchor Borrowers Scheme, which is funded by the CBN, we are going to engage our youths as many as possible, using the window, the CBN is going to provide all the inputs. After the state has anchored the programme, then we have to up stake the farmers, as we buy off the produce, net off, pay the CBN their money and they now have the balance to themselves and it is revolving. The governor said that before the end of 2017, the state would have anchored over 100,000 farmers. These are programmes that

have been outlined in 2017 planting season, we are going on radio and television stations for jingles, commercials and public enlightenment to let the people be abreast of the programme which are designed for their benefits. As for most of our youths who are jobless or looking for white collar jobs, the best bet is to go into agriculture, now that the yields are better, the price is better and it is no longer energy sapping, but mechanised . We no longer do traditional method of farming, where a lot of energy is required. we urged graduates and whatever you call yourself, we want to do it in such a way that the civil servants will start tendering their resignation letters to go into the farms because by doing that you have your destiny in your hands; the more you do the better, you have more money and you are the boss of yourself . It gives you more satisfaction than going to the office, where you have no value to add, just sit down from morning to evening. We are not only concentrating on agronomy but we have the same programmes for aquaculture, because we are blessed with adequate rainfall and water everywhere, we are also going into poultry, piggery and animal husbandry. As an intending farmer how do one tap into the Anchor Borrowers scheme?

We have become so lazy, because all we do is to sit down and expect free money from the central government. We want to change that and thank God for the recession, it is reawakening our consciousness. Let us go back to Agriculture. We need not be hungry as everything we need to farm God has given to us, name it, arable lands, water everywhere, we don’t have cause to be hungry.

What we have decided to do is very simple, not everyone has land, but we are from one local government area or the other. For instance, we will go to the 21 LGAs to clear the lands, we will liaise with the traditional rulers and the local government administrators and farmers unions AFAN, IFAM etc. and we will ensure that only indigenes benefits from the cleared lands, no matter whether you are the owner , the moment you are from the LGA we will earmark a hectare per farmer, no matter whether you are the original owner as long as you are from the LGA you benefit. It is a commonwealth of the people. The land belongs to the government, however we shall carry along the traditional rulers and where there is tree crops we will pay compensation so that we don’t deny some people of their means of livelihoods and where we don’t have this challenge, of course we shall first give considerations to the indigenes. As for participating in the Anchor Borrowers Scheme, we have opened a register at the Ministry of Agriculture, we will take your data send it to the CBN, they have a way of verifying and once they send your name back to us as being successful, we will take you to where the land that was cleared and allocate a hectare to you, as the CBN will start anchoring you by giving you the inputs you need. In the past, fertilizer distribution has been highly politicised, how do you intend to do yours differently? We will deal with farmers directly, we don’t want middlemen. We are taking the issue of fertilizers very seriously. It may not be at every LGA , but we have warehouses across the three senatorial zones of the state. We will be putting fertilizers in those warehouses where farmers can go directly, pay the money and pick the products. So far the state has procured 15,ooo metric tons of fertilizers which have been subsidised as a bag cost #5,500 as against the former eight thousand naira and above. It has been subsidised and people that the CBN would be anchoring will be given the inputs, but it will form part of our cost, while selling the produce, you net off. It should be available in all the warehouses across the state where farmers can go and be given an Account Number, make the payment, bring the teller, and off to the zone and pick them up. We are going to be working with the traditional rulers, Farmers Associations, such as AFAN, IFAM so that they can identify who those farmers are and we frown at bulk purchases. You can’t come and say you want to buy 100 bags of fertilizers; we won’t sell it to you. We want the actual farmers in whose interest the programme is designed to benefits. What of the programme of planting creeping crops on the cleared vegetations along the highways across the state? The primary reason for clearing the vegetation along the major highways across the state is for security. What we are doing is to achieve a dual purpose, while criminals’ hideouts are exposed, communities along the highways utilise the roadside as farms. We don’t engage those cleared portions of the highways for only environmentally friendly crops .We are mindful of the plants that create shields for the criminals to use it as hideout. For instance, if you plant a crop such as cassava or maize it will become a safe haven for criminals to use it as their hideout to launch attack on the motorists and travelers. What we have decided to do is to plant creeping crops so that we can see from a far distance any object or human being who may pose a security threat. The crops are going to be for the communities living along those roads, we are going to flag off the project in conjunction with the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. We have sensitized the traditional rulers, youths and all the stakeholders and the moment those crops are planted, the communities takes over the ownership. We are also mindful of the crops that

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Why we want Bourdex boss, Onuoha in Abia APC, by party chieftains

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Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State chapter has called on the pioneer telecom guru in the state and Managing Director of Bourdex, Chief David Ogba Onuoha to anchor with them in the party. APC stakeholders led by the Chairman, Contact and Mobilization, Hon. Acho Obioma made the disclosure during a visit on Onuoha at his country home in Abiriba, Ohafia Local Council of Abia State, stressing that the national leadership of the party mandated the South East zonal chapter to search for credible and corruption-free politicians and woo them to the party ahead of the 2019 election. Hon. Obioma disclosed that the unanimous resolution of every member of APC in Abia is that the APGA Board of Trustee member has impeccable pedigree ranging

from his ideological bent, contributions to national development and insistence that public service should not be used for personal enrichment, stating, “he has the credibility, integrity and commitment to masses’ welfare,” hence the reasons why the party wants a BoT member of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA from Abia State. He told the Bourdex boss, “Over time, we have watched your brand of politics, integrity and committed fight against corruption in all its facets. We have come to the conclusion that you should be in APC and help in building the new Nigeria being championed by President Muhammadu Buhari. “The national leadership of our party has mandated us to search and recruit competent, credible, corruption free and patriotic politicians in the South East into APC. Your compassion for the downtrodden masses is legendary and it is people like you that are needed in APC, not those harassed by their inglorious political

past. We have come to convey this message to you and get back a positive response from you to the national leadership.” The APC leaders reminded him of how he was rigged out in the 2015 senatorial election in Abia North, pointing out that with his impeccable personal qualities and accomplishments, he should be in the Senate “to clean the place and protect the system against legislative collusion with corrupt tendencies.” According to the APC chieftains, “When you called for removal of constituency projects from the annual budget, many people did not understand until the bubble burst and the issue of padding became a national scandal. “We also remembered that you advocated that those whose elections are in dispute should not be allowed in the National Assembly until their cases were dispensed with. “All these and many more convinced us that you possess the right credentials to support President Muhammadu Buhari in his anticorruption crusade. “With your personal accomplishments, you have left nobody in doubt that you are in public service to serve God and humanity. We need you in APC please.” Responding, the “Ugoena” of Abiriba, business mogul and telecom investor, Dr Onuoha commended the APC leaders for their visit, noting that in advanced democracies parties go on membership scouts. “I have noted all you said and why you have come. I am not just a member of APGA, but also a member of the party’s Board of Trustees. So the answers you seek are not one I can easily give, because I believe in loyalty, consultation and consensus in decision making. “One thing I can assure you is that after meeting with my family, party and political associates, I will get back to you to inform you of my decision,” he said informing the APC leaders that he has continued to make personal efforts in developing his community, stressing that he was compelled to contest the Abia North senatorial seat to bring about effective representation and quality legislation that would help government to make life more meaningful to the common man. He disclosed that after the election, he has continued with his personal efforts to improve the lives of people in his community, adding that apart from establishing an event centre, he has also plans to establish a university and radio station to provide job opportunities for teeming unemployed young people in addition to his scholarship scheme.

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will not be attractive to cattle; in this regard we will be working with agronomists on the suitable crops to be planted that will not attract cattle, to avoid being destroyed. The farmers are saying that they are tired of government programmes on agriculture, as the previous attempts have left them worse off, what assurance do you have to tell them that this programme will not go like those earlier ones? It does not matter what it is called, what matters is its benefit to the people. This Anchor Borrowers Scheme is a very wonderful initiative, which takes care of the cost of clearing and cultivating the land. The CBN provide the inputs required and when you sell the produce, you net off, they take their money and you take the balance and you can immediately reapply for another planting season.

Whatever the name is called is geared towards creating jobs and engaging the youths and to reduce crimes and criminality. From the records available, our farmers are not doing badly, under those programmes and like this Anchor Borrowers programme, we want to make the best of it, because when you go everywhere now you see young people saluting politicians for assistance. They mill around political office holders for handouts, we will take them to the farms, give them one hectare of land and anchor them to stay on the farms. They should be happier, better for it than this embarrassment of begging. We assure the people that Buhari’s administration that designed the programme has the political will to sustain it, and so far it has been a success. Infact, Nigerians are doing better now in Agriculture as some of those things we use to import are being produced locally. We are gradually attaining food security and with time, Nigeria will start food exportation.

What is your advice to the people of Kogi State? It has started raining, they should not call it weather for the two, they should call weather for farming. When it rains, you hear weather for the two, but it is now weather for serious work on the farms. Let us go back to the farm, Nigerian Economy was sustained in the past by farming activities. At that time you hear of ground nut pyramid in the North, cocoa in the West and palm oil in East. The regions were buoyant and strong, all these have gone down with the discovery of crude oil. We have become so lazy, because all we do is to sit down and expect free money from the central government. We want to change that and thank God for the recession, it is reawakening our consciousness. Let us go back to Agriculture. We need not be hungry as everything we need to farm God has given to us, name it, arable lands, water everywhere, we don’t have cause to be hungry.

11 Politics Etsako community sets to elects new leaders

The Ukhomunyio Community (Afopella) in Okpella Clan of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State is billed to elect new leaders to administer the affairs of the community on June 24, following the dissolution of the 11-year-old executive body of the community. This was contained in the communique issued at the end of the conference held by the community at its town hall recently, and which was signed by 21 community leaders under the chairmanship of Chief M.O. Ali. At the end of the conference, the community resolved that a seven man electoral body be set up to conduct fresh elections after the immediate past president of the community announced the stepping aside of himself and his executive committee members to pave way for the election of new officers. The electoral panel is to be headed by Dr. Ayuba Giwa and has Henry Idogun, Elder (Apostle) Paul Omokhagbor, Dr. Eshobo Irekpita and Nicolas Aliu, Paul Ofeoshi as members while Abdulraman Ahmed will serve as secretary. To promote unity and peace within the community, the conference further agreed that the election of the new executive members should be done through consensus to avoid acrimony amongst the contending candidates. As a result of the leadership vacuum created by the exit of the outgone executive, the council of village heads now remains the only organ of administration of the community, the council having registered as an institution under the laws of Edo State. “On the election of a new executive, the council noted that the elections of past executives were done on consensus candidates to fill the offices. As a result of this the council will pursue vigorously this policy of filling the positions with consensus candidates. “That in the event the policy of consensus fails, all members of Ukhomunyio Community shall be called out for a full blown election of one man one vote in tune with all democratic practices globally. “This decision is informed by the fact that the constitution of Ukhomunyio Community did not provide for any other mode of election. The said constitution clearly provides for membership of the community, provides for the offices through elections. “Consequently, it is only the members of the community that can vote to elect the officers. Delegate election was not considered as it is patently unconstitutional. Beside, the election of such delegate is most difficulty if not impossible to carry out,” the communique stated. Meanwhile, members of the Ukhomunyio council of village heads, who are the true and lawful representatives of the people of Ukhomunyio, expressed its gratitude to the out gone executive for their selfless services during their tenure.

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ÏÏÏ The Daily Times of Nigeria (DTN), the nation’s heritage newspaper, has mapped out activities to mark its 91 years anniversary, commencing on May 16, 2017 with exhibition at the Abuja International Conference Centre. A statement signed by the Publisher, The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike and Chairman of the DTN Anniversary Committee, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on Thursday, revealed that the celebration will be flagged off with an AA top level National and Historic Exhibition with the theme:

“Nigeria through the Times” at the entrance foyer of the Abuja International Conference Centre on May 16, 2017 from 3.00 pm till 6.00pm and at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island Lagos, from June 1 to June 6, 2017. The exhibition, according to the release, is aimed at bringing back to our memories, the vision and struggles of our founding fathers who laboured vigorously for the Nigerian Independence as exclusively documented by The Daily Times and retained in its very rich archives. “The historic exhibition shall

Buhari ‘happy with forex market stability’, says CBN gov ÏÏÏ The Governor of

the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the stability in the Foreign Exchange market and other activities of the apex bank. Emefiele, who spoke to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, said President Buhari was delighted over the stability in the forex market. According to the CBN boss, the parallel market is currently stabilising at between N380 and N385 to a dollar. “Basically as it is expected, what we normally do is from time to time to brief the President about activities about the Central Bank of Nigeria. “Particularly at this time as it relates to the efforts that the central bank is doing to stabilise the forex market. “We briefed him regarding the activities so far and he was very delighted to hear that the

market is stabilising at the level that it is right now. “I am saying the parallel market which currently stabilises at between N380 and N385,’’ he said. Emefiele said the increase in crude oil production and export were the major factors responsible for the stability in the forex market. He added that the crude oil prices which has been oscillating between 50 and 56 dollars per barrel also helped in boosting the nation’s revenue position. He said: “Given what we have right now, the fact that the revenues are looking good, the state of the economy is good and I believe that we are going to pull out of the problem in due course.’’ The CBN governor reassured that the apex bank would continue to make the foreign exchange available to those in need to enable them to import or to carry out eligible transactions.

showcase the history of Nigeria viz-a-viz the colonisation, the rise of Nigerian nationalism, pictorial exhibitions of historic constitutional conferences, emergence of political parties, the Nigerian independence pictures, The Daily Times first issue of June 1, 1926, the Daily Times independence edition, October1, 1960, landmark editorials of the Daily Times, photographs of the editors of The Daily Times publications and memorable front pages from Daily and Sunday Times,” noted the statement. The Times Heroes Awards 2017, which comes as icing on the anniversary cake, will hold at the Abuja International Conference Centre Conference Hall from 6.30 pm on May 16, 2017. The Awards are instituted to honour deserving heroes who have distinguished themselves in various endeavours and whose activities have positively impacted lives, “a legacy the Times Nigeria has canvassed over the years.” Heroes to be honoured this year include President Muhammadu Buhari, who is being given Nnam-

di Azikiwe Leadership Award; President Nana Akufo-Ado of Ghana with Babatunde Jose Leadership Award; the immediate past President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to be honoured with Ernest Ikoli Leadership Award; and the Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to be awarded with the Politician of the Decade Award. One of the governors who will br honoured with the Good Governance award is Abia State Govervor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu. Seven other governors - Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos); Ibrahim Dankwabo (Gombe); Bindo Jubril (Adamawa); Nyesom Wike (Rivers); Willie Obiano (Anambra); Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), are also billed to recieve the Good Governance award at the event. Governor Dankwabo is being honoured with the Governor of the Decade. Business icon, Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holding and UBA, will be crowned with Man of the Decade Award; Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank Plc, will be awarded

Woman of the Decade while Pastor Paul Adefarasin, will bag Life Impact Award. Others to be honoured are Pinnacle Communications Limited and Nigerian Media icons such as Nduka Obaigbena, John Momoh, Linda Ikeji, and Chris Ubosi. This year’s Awards, the anniversary planning committee noted, is a consolidated in that the last awards by the Daily Times was 1996 when The Daily Times marked her 70 years anniversary. Henceforth, the Times Heroes Awards has now been instituted to be an annual award. Notable icons of the Daily Times are Sir Adeyemo Alakija, Ernest Ikoli and Alhaji Babatunde Jose. Others are late Chief Innocent Oparadike; Araba Tola Adeniyi, Tunji Oseni, Onukaba AdeniyiOjo and others. The event expected to attract people from all walks aims at “the promotion of humanitarian cause such as the issue of the Internally Displaced Nigerians (IDPs), the Anniversary committee added.

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M10 Ɛ # Ə ë Stop disparaging governors Continued from page 1 Barkindo decried the “incessant attacks on state governors’’ by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, saying they were heating up the polity and raising concerns. He recalled that Dogara recently tackled Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, where he challenged the governor to make public his salary and security votes “to which the governor obliged’’. “The governor had earlier demanded that the Speaker should come clean on the expenditures of the National Assembly but instead Dogara published N346.57

as his January take-home,’’ he added. Barkindo said that it was obvious that the published amount was barely enough to fuel Dogara’s official motorcade for the period. He cited another instance where the speaker also attacked the Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Ibrahim, claiming that the state had no developmental projects to show for in the governors two years of governance. He said that the governors wondered if Dogara was aware of the giant steps being taken by the current set of governors to improve the quality of governance and by implication the quality of life in

Nigeria. “Of course, governors are human and can therefore not be adjudged to be all perfect, but the governorship institution is an integral part of this democracy, just as the House of Representatives. “If the Speaker continues in this path of disparaging governors, he may ultimately endanger this same democratic process that brought him national prominence. “It may interest the speaker to note that at the last Governors Forum meeting of April 17, governors agreed to sign into the Open Governance Partnership (OGP).’’ “The key indices of the agree-

ment include fiscal transparency, anti-corruption, access to information and citizen engagement,’’ he said. Barkindo said that the OGP was an initiative of a former managing director of the World Bank which sought to improve governance around the world, adding that Nigeria, under the present administration became signatory. “Kaduna State has also signed and many more governors, including Mohammed Ibrahim, are positively disposed to it. “This in summary means that the era of using governors as punching bags to score cheap political points is over.’’

He stated that the problem of non-payment of salaries was not peculiar to states, saying that it was everywhere, from the private sector to the public, including the National Assembly. Barkindo advised Dogara not use salary payment to play to the gallery in his attempt to bring down political opponents but should concentrate on works to be done in the House of Representatives. He added that the world was still waiting for satisfactory explanation on how the National Assembly utilised over N1 trillion of public resources through the years, and its N115 billion annual budget.

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Editorial Sultan and prosecution of killer herdsmen

he Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111, recently called on the Federal Government to prosecute Fulani herdsmen engaging in destructive and other violent acts in the course of grazing their livestock. The Sultan, who branded such herdsmen as criminals, said their activities were not only repugnant; they do not represent the religious or political interests of Muslims. We are totally in agreement with the Sultan, even as we believe that it is in the interest of the authorities to checkmate the orgy of violence that has become the trademark of herdsmen across the country. It is a fact that Fulani herdsmen have become the new face of terrorism in Nigeria. Nigerians are not only miffed at the recurring menace, they are also scandalised at the government’s tardiness in disarming these AK 47 rifle-wielding marauders. Due to the peculiarity of the activities of the herdsmen, they move from one place to another in search of pasture. During their journey, they frequently trespass farmlands owned by locals in their host communities, destroying crops and valuables. Attempts by farmers to prevent them from causing havoc are usually met with stiff and violent resistance. Most times the farmers are overpowered, injured and even killed while properties worth millions of naira are destroyed. Past attempts to curb the excesses of the rampaging herdsmen are always seen as attack on the Fulani ethnic nationality and this perhaps explains why successive governments shied away from dealing decisively with the problem. Even at

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that, concerns as to the identity of those behind these attacks have been frequently raised. Though some people insinuate they are members of the Boko Haram sect, masquerading as Fulani herdsmen, many Nigerians believe that President Muhammadu Buhari has deliberately shied away from confronting these marauding herdsmen or even checking their mayhems, because he is from the Fulani ethnic group. We are not unmindful of the fact that any Nigerian is guaranteed the freedom to live in any part of the country as enshrined in Section 41 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended. However, we are restating that this does not confer on them the right to intimidate and violate the rights of their host communities. The criminal impunity of herdsmen has continued to thrive because of government’s failure to maintain law and order and bring perpetrators of criminal acts to justice. It is worth noting that the history of conflict between farmers and herdsmen has been long with attendant debilitating costs. Beyond the sorrows, tears, blood and human casualties the herdsmen leave behind after these attacks; their activities pose a great danger to the Nigerian economy. A report published in 2015 by Aid agency Mercy Corps said Nigeria could save $13.7 billion annually if clashes between farmers and herdsmen stopped in several states. Government should do something about the Fulani herdsmen-initiated killings and harassments of Nigerians in any of the areas they graze. There is no denying that if these attacks are allowed to continue, it could become the single existential threat to the unity of Nigeria since the civil war.

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“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”

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Forgery: Group accuses NASS, APC of protecting Andy Uba Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The National Committee of Yoruba Youths (NCYY) and the coalition of civil society groups (CSGs) has accused the national assembly and its leadership along with the All Progressive Congress (APC) of protecting Senator Andy Ubah from been prosecuted on the allegation of a case of the forgery of his West African Examination Council (WAEC). The groups, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday and signed by NCYY national coordinator, Comrade Oladimeji Oyedemi, and the CSGs’ Comrade Olufemi Lawson, the coalition demanded the immediate arrest, prosecution and suspension of Senator Andy Ubah from the Nigerian Senate. The statement reads: “We demand for the immediate arrest and subse-

quent prosecution of a member of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Andy Uba, by the Nigerian Police, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over his extensively falsified academic credentials, which our independent findings, have finally revealed, are brazenly doctored, from his acclaimed Secondary school certificate to the various Unadvertised Degrees. “We are constrained to make this demand, going by the refusal of the various anti-corruption agencies, the Nigerian Police and the Nigerian Senate, to investigate and order for the prosecution of Mr. Andy Uba, who have continued to embarrass the nation by his continued presence as a member of the Senate to the ridiculous point of having

his name listed till date on the website of the National Assembly. “We are also worried that the same Nigerian Senate who immediately reacted and ordered investigation into similar allegation against Senator Dino Melaye recently, have found it very difficult, to investigate this very grievous allegation against Mr. Andy Uba”. The group revealed that the two organizations have enough evidence against Senator Uba, who was initially known as Nnamdi Emmanuel Uba, completed his secondary education at Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu, in 1974. “We also discovered that Senator Andy Uba sat for nine subjects, passing just one, (Chemistry) at credit level, according to its authentic results. Yet, Senator Andy Uba cooked a different “confirmation of result” dated Novem-

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ber 13, 2013, and claimed it was issued by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), where he awarded himself C4 in English Literature, P7 in English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge, C4 in Economics and Physics, C6 in Mathematics, Statistics and Chemistry respectively,” it said. The groups noted that Uba subsequently presented the forged results as a true representation of his results to INEC, as a perquisite to contest election into the Senate, where he currently represents the people of Anambra South Senatorial District. “By this action, Senator Uba has deliberately contravened Section 463 of the Criminal Code which provides for three years’ imprisonment, Sections 362 to 364 of the Penal Code, which stipulates 14 years’ imprisonment with an option of fine or both.

Sokoto distributes 172 transformers to rural communities

NYSC mobilise first set of Naspoly HND graduate -Rector Augustine Kuza, Lafia

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nic, Lafia, Professor Silas Gyar, has revealed that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has mobilized first set of students of the institution for the mandatory one national service. Prof Gyar, who stated this on Thursday during the 16th matriculation ceremony of the institution, congratulated the students who were mobilized for the nation, adding that the exercise is a breakthrough for the institution being the first set since take off. He told the students that his administration is doing everything within its reach to ensure accreditation of all the departments before the year ends. A total number of 1, 498 students were matriculated in the 2017/ 2018 academic session.

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We want a guaranteed future for Edo people – Dep Gov

ÏÏÏ Edo state deputy governor, Hon. Philip Shaibu, has restated the commitment of the present administration towards the provision of quality public school infrastructure even as priority will be accorded to skills acquisition by government in order for a guaranteed future for the citizenry. The deputy governor made this assertion at the commissioning of a block of three classrooms at Agbazi Primary School, Agbabu-Ekperi in Etsako Central Local Government – built by the member representing Etsako Central Constituency, Hon. Damian Lawani. He noted that it was the duty of any responsible government to provide the basic necessities of life for the people. “The present administration under Governor Godwin Obaseki is determined to consolidate on the gains of

“As patriotic Nigerians, we are demanding for an immediate investigation into the falsification of results by Mr. Ubah, his immediate arrest and prosecution and subsequent refund of all the taxpayers’ money that has been fraudulently received as a Senator of the Federal Republic on the basis that he used falsified results in getting elected into the Senate. “We are giving an ultimatum of seven days to the above listed agencies and the Nigerian Senate to act. We shall not hesitate to employ every legal means, including massive protests to the National Assembly, the headquarters of both the Nigerian Police and the DSS, the EFCC and the ICPC headquarters, to further press home our demand, should they refuse to heed our call as key stakeholders in the Nigeria Project,” the statement added.

the immediate past administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. This government will continue to build more schools but more importantly, we are interested in our people acquiring the necessary skills in addition to quality education so that they can have a guaranteed future. “This community is an agrarian one, so I want our people to take advantage of the 200,000 jobs we promised to create during the electioneering campaign. Our vision is to touch the lives of the people and make them feel the presence of government no matter the location of the community and I want to assure you that we will not fail to take Edo State to the next level because the expectations of our people from this administration are very high”. He stressed that quality basic education is

the foundation for a progressive society. In his address, the member representing Etsako Central constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and donor of the school project, Hon. Damian Lawani stressed that he was motivated to building the block of classroom because for a long time, the community has been neglected by successive administration. He said the construction of the project was in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign to the people in consonance with the “eye mark” philosophy of Comrade Oshiomhole. In a related development, the Deputy Governor also commissioned 4 blocks of 40 open stalls built by Hon. Damain Lawani at Central Market, OgochiEkperi. In the words of Comrade Philip Shaibu, “the market project is a

repayment of the debt owed the people by Hon. Lawani based on his promises and the massive vote they gave him and the APC in the last election. Other legislators should learn to emulate him, because constituency projects serve as a bridge between government and the people.” Addressing the people, Hon. Damian lawani stated that he felt fulfilled delivering the market project within a short period of two months. He noted that during his electioneering campaign, he had asked the people their most pressing need and he was taken to the market where he discovered that it was built with bamboo sticks and raffia palms.” “And I assured the people I will build a modern market for them when voted into power.”

ÏÏÏ Sokoto state government said it has distributed 172 transformers of various capacities to different communities across the 23 local government areas of the state. Similarly, the government said it plans to install a further 100 transformers to complement existing ones and enhance access to electricity supply in remote locations before the end of 2017. The state commissioner for Rural Development, Alhaji Abdullahi Maigwandu, stated this while briefing reporters in Sokoto. He said the 172 transformers were supplied at the cost of N623 million, while a further N103 million was spent on supply and installation of electrical equipment in different parts of the state. “The categories distributed include 500 kva, 300 kva and 200 kva. Some local government areas got five while others got three depending on request. “Our plan is to enhance access to electricity in many areas that hitherto had no power supply at all. The benefits of such endeavour cannot be overemphasised,” he added. The commissioner said his ministry is also liaising with the Federal Government to ensure more communities are connected to electricity supply.

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Community petitions LASG, police over kingship crisis Benjamin Omoike

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took a new dimension this week as the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, embarked on commissioning ceremony of several infrastructural projects across the state. The projects, including network of roads, bridges, seven transformers, street lighting infrastructure, monuments and a recreation park; the governor said was in line with his commitment to make life comfortable for residents irrespective of location within the boundaries of the state. Among the projects commissioned from Tuesday and expected to climax on Saturday, include; Ijegun-IsheriOsun-Isolo Road, Idimu-Ejigbo Road (Phase II), New Market Road, Camp Davies Road/Ishefun Road, all in Alimosho local government area; Brown Road in Surulere; Adisa Ajibulu Road with Bridge and Kolawole Shonibare Street, Ajao Estate Road, both in Oshodi-Isolo local govern-

ment area. Other projects include the installation of new transformers in Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, Eredo, Agbowa-Ikosi, Igbogbo-Bayeku, Ikorodu and Olorunda areas as well as Ojuloge Monument located opposite National Arts Theatre, Iganmu; Empowerment Monument at Sabo, Yaba; Drummer Monument at Ebute Ipakodo Roundabout, Ikorodu and Badagry Recreational Park, Topo, Idale. Governor Ambode also commissioned Brown Road in Coker Aguda local council development area (LCDA) which is a link road to about 12 other roads in the area and also expected to connect the ongoing Blue Line Rail Project. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, who represented the governor at the commissioning of the 600 metres Kolawole Shonibare Road, Ajao Estate, noted that the project was conceived to alleviate the plights of the citizenry, provide alternative routes that

will improve road connectivity, reduce traffic gridlock at Oke-Afa junction and improve socio-economic activities in the area. The governor also commissioned the Ojuloge Monument Park opposite the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, where he reiterated the commitment of his administration to enhance the tourism potentials of the state. The Governor, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Urban Development, Mrs. Yetunde Onabule, said the iconic structure was designed to educate the Nigerian youths, residents of Lagos and visitors that the culture of the state celebrate womanhood and does not tolerate any kind of violence against women or gender abuse. The monument was made in honour of the much talked about Lagos women popularly called Sisi Eko. It conveys the sense of beauty, grace, style and passion for fashion of Lagos women.

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ÏÏÏ Residents of Shangisha community has petitioned the Lagos state government and the Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, over the unrest in their environment, caused by the tussle that ensued over the installation of the new Baale in the community. The uneasy tension, started when the residents of Shangisha took to the street in an open show of solidarity for their Baale, Chief Micheal Mutiu Ogundare, who the community choose over Jamiu Lawal who has been installed as the new Oba. According to the spokesperson of the community, there is a law suit pending at the Court of Appeal, yet, a new Oba has been installed against the court order. The Community Development Association (CDA) chairman in the area, Alhaji A. F. Bello, also said that the new Oba and the family is not known in the area and that they do not have anything that connect them with Shangisha. “We have written to the governor and the commissioner of police to wade into the crisis in our community.

Our people are peace loving people, and we will avoid any situation that will disrupt the peace in our environment. “This case have been in court since 1997, and had even gone to the court of appeal in a suit number ID/276M/200. We had hope that the state government would have waited for the court to finish it first before taking the next line of action.” “The imposition of an unknown person on us as our leader without the consent of our community is therefore unacceptable. Mr. Jamiu Lawal is not known to us and does not live amongst us. We have written on this matter in the past that our support is for Chief Micheal Mutiu Ogundare”, Bello said. Efforts to communicate with Mr.Jamiu Lawal proved abortive because his lines were not available. However, residents of shangisha also took their protests to the office of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to show their support for their Baale Chief Micheal Mutiu Ogundare,and to request that the lagos state leave thing as they are pending the determination of the case by the court of Appeal.

Alleged N2m car debt: Auto dealer threatens Balyesa council chairman with law suit ÏÏÏ A Lagos based auto dealer, If-

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (r), with cross-section of Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairmen, during their swearing-in-ceremony at the Civil Service Commission Hall, Abere, Osogbo… on Thursday.

eanyi Okafor, has threatened to seek the assistance of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to recover an alleged N2 million debt from the chairman, Brass local government area, Bayelsa state, Mr. Bellow Bina. The said amount is the balance for the purchase of a Range Rover SUV 2008 model he purchased from the auto dealer four years ago. Mr. Okafor, through his lawyer, Mr. Bamidele Ogundele, in a demand letter, is asking the Brass council chairman to redeem the debt, as he threatened to go to EFCC. The letter was copied to the governor of Bayelsa state, the commission-

Ossy Ibori killing: Ijaw youths condemn military invasion of community

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ÏÏÏ The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)

has condemned what it called the invasion of Ajakpa community in Ese Odo local government area of Ondo state while on the trail of alleged notorious kidnapper, Ossy Ibori recently. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr. Henry Iyalla, the IYC recalled that on Monday May 1, 2017, the Nigerian Army, under the command of Operation Delta Safe, celebrated the killing of alleged militant, Ossy Ibori, and the destabilization of his gang be-

lieved to be responsible for terrorizing parts of the Niger Delta. “However, we were taken aback by the twist of events when the military extended the attack to the innocent people of Ajakpa community in Ese Edo local government area of Ondo state. “We condemn attacks on innocent citizens of Ajakpa community by the same military saddled with the responsibility of protecting their lives and property. “While sympathising with the military on the unfortunate loss of some military officers, which we strongly condemn, we call on them

to stop further actions aimed at terrorizing, maiming, killing and destroying properties of law abiding citizens of Ajakpa community especially women and children who are badly hit by the wake of recent bombings of the community. “The efforts to arrest criminality should be separated from attacks on innocent people. Forcefully displacing a people from their home is not the way to go in tackling safety in the region. “The Ijaw Youth Council calls on all well-meaning individuals in the Niger Delta Region, human

rights activists, the international community to compel the Nigerian Military to stop this inhuman treatment and aggression towards a hitherto law abiding community and the use of war style attack in a non-war situation in Ajakpa to ensure the human rights of members of the community is not violated. “Furthermore we call on President Buhari, the Chief of Army Staff and the commander, Operation Delta Safe to call their men to order and ensure they desist from further aggression on the peace loving people of Ajakpa community.”

er, Local Government Affairs, and the , EFCC chairman. Okafor also alleged that Mr. Bina issued a UBA cheque with the number 04341636 on August 6, 2013 as balance payment for the SUV, but he said the cheque was dishonoured. In the demand letter written dated April 11, 2017, counsel to the car dealer, Ogundele, said that the cheque given to his client “was dishonoured and returned unpaid because there was no sufficient fund in your account or in alternative you fraudulently use the cheque to obtain the goods under false pretence.” Ogundele reminded Mr. Bina that “the act of offering dud cheques for credit, goods and services is an offence under section 1(1) of the Dishonoured Cheques (Offence) Act, Cap 11, Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004.” He stated that as Brass council chairman, he is not immune from prosecution. He said he was compelled to copy the governor of the state because of the alleged negative attitude of Mr. Bina to his client for record purposes. “Except we receive positive response for the payment of the outstanding sum of N2million for the purchased and delivered Range Rover Sports (2008) JSUV within two weeks from receipts of this letter of demand, we shall set criminal machinery in motion through the EFCC, Abuja with all its attendant criminal consequences “, he added. Mr Bina, when called severally on his MTN line 07034811111, he did not pick the call and neither did he respond to a text message sent to him.

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Features 18 In the past few weeks, Nigeria has been bereaved. Like an earthquake, deaths have been shaking Nigeria to its foundation. Although many of its citizens had succumbed to deaths in various circumstances, including natural causes; road accidents, meningitis, malaria; Boko Haram/ militants/ armed robbery attacks; as well as, domestic violence, the deaths of some ‘big men’ across the country, cannot be easily ignored. Although, death is certain, the circumstances surrounding some recent deaths, and the interests they generate, are too and glaring and compelling for any discernible minds to ignore. In all these cases, like a stinging bee, death stung its victims, forcing some of them into their early graves, and, indeed, painfully depleting Nigeria’s over 170 million people spread across the 36 states and Abuja. Really, to say the nation is grieving ad mourning is to state the obvious. And the nation’s number one citizen, President Muhammadu Buhari, must have lost count of the number of condolence messages he has reeled out through his media aides, including his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu; and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina respectively, to the nation and the affected families in the last two weeks. But the number of high-profile deaths across the country, has jolted the entire citizenry, as the dusts it left behind, such as, job losses, parental care and support, patronages, etc., which cannot be quantified, are yet to settle. Interestingly too, these recent deaths had carefully chosen their victims from across religions, geo-pollical zones and professions. The roll call, but in no particular order. Senator Isiaka Adeleke, former governor of Osun State; Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi, owners of Chanchangi Airlines; Mr. Olumide Bakare, Nollywood artist; Dr. Dipo Famakinwa, Diretor General Development Agenda for Western Nigeria; Professor Akeusola, Provost, College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe, Lagos; Professor Onuora Nzeku, author and journalist, among others deaths. Perhaps, one death that had generated most controversy and elicited pity was that of the late Alhaji Isiaka Adeleke, 62, a serving Senator, representing Osun West Senatorial District, Osun State, South west Nigeria. On April 20th, 2017, news of the death of the astute politician and active member of the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, went viral on the social media, before it again spread like a wild fire in Oshogbo, the state’s capital and across the world. Following a suspicion by his family, associates, friends and Constituent that the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP member before he defected to the APC was poisoned, as he was

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Nigeria:Aharvestofdeaths? In the past few weeks, Nigeria, which is still groaning under the yoke of recession, has been bereaved, following the deaths of its citizens, particularly high profiles ones. In this report by FEMI GANIYU, such deaths have been causing apprehensions and agonies not only for the bereaved, but also the entire country at large.

The late Adeleke

The late Bakare

The late Aborishade

said to have returned from a party in Oshogbo; and was attending to visitors in his home in Ede, when his health began failing him; and was rushed to Bisket Hospital in the area, where he died, the people called for an autopsy to be carried on him to unravel the cause of his death; and this was later done. As these rage on, amidst cries, wailings and gnashing of teeth by his family and Nigerians, the autopsy, which is yet to be made public, was carried out to unravel the cause of his death. Adeleke was eventually interred in his home last Monday. Among the eminent personalities at his burial were, Governor of the State of Osun, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, represented by his commis-

The late Nzeku

The late Famakinwa

The late Akeusola

sioner-nominee, Ms. Idiat Bablola; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, FCA; Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose; Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; etc. But the scene almost turned bloody, as the commissioner-nominee was saved from being killed by an angry mob, which accused the state government, wrongly perhaps, of having a hand in the death of their leader. Adeleke’s son, Tunji expressed sadness over his father’s death, saying alleging that he was killed because he was nursing Governorship ambition to return to Osun Government House next year. A few days earlier, death also visited the home of Alhaji Ahmadu Dantata, businessman and owner of Chanchangi Airlines. Alhaji Chanchangi, as he was fondly called, died at 87; and he was buried in Kaduna, watched by thousands of mourners. He was an astute businessman, who betrothed the airline industry like a colossus over the past decades. Just as the nation and their children in particular, were still mourning these deaths, an artist/ entertainer, Mr. Olumide Bakare, also died. Bakare, 64, who died two weeks ago, at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, Oyo State, was said to have been suffering from,

and was diagnosed of, lung and heart-related disease before his death. Friends, including Mr. Dele Odule, President, Theater Arts and Movie Practitioners of Nigeria, Toe Mac Omatshola and Fred Amata, described the father of three children’s death as shocking. Also, the nation lost Professor Onuorah, a renowned author and journalist. Onuorah, the celebrated author of Eze Goes to School; wand of Noble Wood; Blade Among the Boys; Faith of Our Fathers, was a Federal civil servant, who once served at various times as, Editorial Assistant, Nigerian Magazine, in the Federal Ministry of Information; Editor-In-Chief of the magazine; and transferred his service to the Eastern Nigeria Civil Service, following the outbreak of the Civil War in 1966. Onuorah, who was buried in his Onitsha, Anambra home, was a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow, UNESCO Fellowship for Copyright, one which took him through Europe and America including, New York; Washington; Geneva; Paris; Prague and London. He was also a proud recipient in 2008, of National Honour-Officer of the Order of the Niger. For Professor Olu Akeusola, 54, the social, enigmatic and cerebral, late Provost of Michael Otedola

College of Primary Education, Noforija, Epe, Lagos State, his death last Friday, which, can be described as too shocking caught him unawares. Returning from Abuja, last Friday, where he had gone for some official duties, Akewusola, according information gleaned from some of his colleagues and associates, suddenly complained of body pains on arrival at the Murtala International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos; and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Lagos, where he died, minutes afterwards! This writer had, less than 24 hours to his death, requested for an interview appointment with him; and he had consented to it, with a text message: “Maybe, Monday morning!” Alas! This was not to be as, one of his lecturers at the University of Lagos, Professor Samuel J. Timothy- Asobele, who had facilitated the now botched interview, broke the sad news to me, saying, “My brother, please, something had happened; you may need not to go to Epe, as Professor Akeusola is dead!” I was dumbfounded, sweeting and just mumbling, and asking myself repeatedly: Why? But no one was around me to answer the question. This is because, I had carefully ‘crafted’ a questionnaire to guide me while ‘drilling’ him, having done some background checks on him. However, Professor TimothyOsobele, Head, Department of European Languages, University of Lagos, and supervisor of the late Akeusola, in a telephone chat with me, described him as, a “Brilliant Boy. I will miss him greatly.” And, in a tribute, Professor Timothy-Asobele wrote: “I believe my (former) student made a good choice of when to go back to his creator.” Yet, again, death was unsparing for Dr. Dipo Famakinwa, Director General, development Agenda for western Nigeria, DAWN, who was snatched away by death last Friday. Aged 51, Famakinwa, an intellectual of international repute was midwifing regional integration in South West at the time of his death. Family, governors, friends, colleagues, politicians, among other categories of people, were shocked over his death. According to Ogun State Governor, Amosun, in his condolence message to the family of the deceased, said, “It is a great loss to the South West geo-political zone, and, indeed, the entire nation.” Amosun’ counterpart in Oyo State, Mr. Abiola Ajimobi, in a condolence message through his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Mr. Yomi Olayinka, described Famakinwa as, “An energetic young man that was always prepared to sacrifice his time and expertise to ensure the integration of the South West.” Also, the PC National Leader and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; described Famakinwa as, “a partner, soulmate, fellow advocate and foot soldier of the economic integration of the states in the South West geo-pollical zone.”

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Ubulu people celebrate book launch Iniobong Iwok

In a research that took all of twelve years to conclude, the historical documentation and ancestral mystery of Ubulu people has seen the light day at last. The book, Story of Ubulu Kingdom , authored by film maker and former journalist, Esther Nwogwonuwe Wright is lodged in eight chapters and spread over 24 pages. The launching which took place at Aniocha South local government area of Delta state recently, drew together great sons and daughters of Ubulu kingdom in their groups within the country and from the Diaspora. Speaking on the inspiration behind the book, Nwogwonuwe said that her original aim was not really to write a book. “I was consumed by the fear of our nation’s fast disappearing cultural heritage and the need to preserve my people’s cultural history became uppermost in my mind, so I set out from Lagos to my hometown, Ubulu-Uku, in 2005. My original aim was to make a documentary film of the people of Ubulu, but as events unfolded, what I discovered and verified was far too weighty. “What stood naked before me was the reality of the total disregard of the core values in our cultural heritage and the speed with which these cultural values were slipping away and being replaced with borrowed cultures or none.” The author said the fear of losing sight of who they are and what they would be without their cultural values stared her in the face “Like a weathered tree struggling to survive in the desert, yet, crying out for the urgent need to find, collect, save and preserve what was gracefully and freely passed to us for now and for the future before it disappears completely.” Also speaking at the event, the traditional leader of Onowu of Ubulu-Isiuzor, Chief Afred Obi Mbanaso, representing Ubuluisiuzo, paid tribute to the author, stressing that writing the book had helped in putting the collective history of Ubulu kingdom and its people together, which would speak for the people now and in the future. “What the work started in 2005 by Esther has succeeded in doing is putting our collective history in a book that would speak for us now and in the future. The work has also succeeded in bringing Ubulu descendants back to the home of the original tree, ‘Ubulu,’ that gave Ubulu a name. “All sons and daughters of Ubulu would gather to celebrate the story of Ubulu Kingdom and the birth of a movement, the Ubulu descendant’s movement. On behalf of other Ubulu towns in the east: Ubulu Oru (Ubulu Ihiejiofor), Ubulu-Ekwe, Oke Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise, Ubulu Ntu, Uvuru Uzo Uwani, Uburu Ohaozara and others, we stand with Esther Wright and Ubulu descendants on this movement to find, locate our people, sustain our heritage and to stay as one united people”. On his part, the Ichie Dike of Ozubulu and representative of Ozubulu said. “We are proud of our daughter; and we give her more support for research. We believe this work would give others around us the desire to dig deep and document their history for now and for generations unborn.” The representative of other Ubulu communities in Ukwani, Hon Moses Chukuwendu said this movement is just beginning; “We are set to discover all descendants of Ubulu. As a people with common ancestry, we would look out for each other and work with each other to sustain our cultural heritage and be a people to be reckoned with politically, economically, socially and culturally.”

Author Wright

Author Wright (3rd from left) poses with elders of Ubulu kingdom at the event

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AUGUSTA NKEM CHRIS-UMOREN 2. IBEABUCHI VICTOR ONYEBUCHI 3. ANTHONY KWEMEZIE 4. EKPE COMFORT FRIDAY 5. IPAA BARILEDUM

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO PREACH SALVATION AND SAVE SOULS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD 3. TO ENGAGE IN MISSIONARY ACTIVITIES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO STIMULATE HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS IN NIGERIA AND SET UP HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT DEBATING CLUBS IN NIGERIAN SCHOOLS FOR GREATER AWARENESS.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: PETER A. MNENGE

SIGNED: BARR. KEMI AYANLEYE & CO 08094666556

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. VICTOR ONORIODE GOTEVBE 2. ANDREW NDUKA ENU 3. EMILIA EFFIOAWAN ASIM - ITA 4. ASOMBA IKENNA TIMOTHY 5. VICTORIA MLUMUN OJEME

EVERLASTING GRACE ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1.PASTOR PETER IBEKWE 2 .ELDER ENGR SAMUEL TASIE 3. DEACON DAVID AFFI 4. DEACONESS EUNICE CHINYERE TASIE AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY BEZALEEL CHAMBERS 1 DURBAN STREET , WUSE 2 ,ABUJA WWW.LEAENNIGERIALAWS.COM

OBOWO BELIEVERS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS AC, CAP,C20 LFN 2004 THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1.EJIMGINI GRACE DANIEL 2. IHESINULO CLETUS CHIDI 3.OGU EUGENE EGWUATU 4. OKAFOR ELEAZER IROBI 5.OKEKE IKECHUKWU THADDEUS 6.OKORIE GODFREY LUKE ONWUBUARIRI 7.ONYENEHO EDWIN OBIOMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO UNITE ALL BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIANS IN OBOWO AND BEYOND IN THE LOVE OF GOD. 2.TO EVANGELIZE OBOWO AND BEYOND WITH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 3.TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE LIVING CHURCHES IN OBOWO AND BEYOND. 4.TO PROMOTE MISSIONS AND MISSIONARY WORK, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SIMILAR BODIES INVOLVED IN CHRISTIAN HUMANITARIAN WORK. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL ,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT420, TIGRIS CRESCENT ,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET ,PMB 198 MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED EDWIN ONYENEHO ESQ. (08036686576)

ABAKPA TOGETHERNESS BUSINESS - MINDS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKPARA OKEY JONNIE. (CHAIRMAN). 2. MADIKE NKEIRUKA PEACELIA . 3. OGBONNA UZODIMMA C - TO FOSTER UNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: NNENNA UKPAI IRO. 08032773398

LYNESON CHARITABLE TRUST THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ADEDAMOLA JAWARAT MASHA- CHAIRMAN 2 .ELAINE THOMPSON- MEMBER 3.LYNETTE JOHNSON - MEMBER 4.ABAYOMI PELEWURA-SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE PROVIDING ASSISTED VOLUNTARY RETURN AND REINTEGRATION FOR NIGERIA MIGRANTS WHO ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO REMAIN IN HOST COUNTRIES AND WISH TO RETURN VOLUNTARILY TO THEIR COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL ,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT420, TIGRIS CRESCENT ,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET ,PMB 198 MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: CHIKEZIE MADUBUIKE ESQ.

IGALA CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES. 1.DR.SIMEON ONAKOYA OYIGUH -CHAIRMAN. 2.PROFESSOR ARMSTRONG IDACHABA. 3.DR.JACOB ABDULLAHI. 4.HON.DAVID OGWU. 5.HON.SUNDAY ALIKALI. 6.HON.ABUBAKAR SADIQ AMODU. 7.THOMSON MANOLO JUNIOR IGALA YOUTH -AMBASSADOR. 8.HAJIA RAMATU ABDULLAHI. AIMS. 1. TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF IGALA CULTURAL HERITAGE. 2. UNITE ALL IGALA SONS AND DAUGHTERS AND ENSURING THAT THEY ALL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF IGALA CULTURAL VALUES ACTIVITIES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF IGALA LAND. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, P.M.B 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER BENJAMIN ONU ENEMAKU. O8O33I2O5I8

SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON LAW AND RELIGION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED SOCIETY HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINOLA IBIDAPO-OBE (PRESIDENT) 3. ADESINA OLUKANNI 5. ABIOLA AKIYODE-AFOLABI (SECRETARY)

2. HELEN MOROHUNKEJI OGUNWUMIJU 4. FEMI FALANA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION, VIEWS, IDEAS, MATERIALS, DATA, DOCUMENTS ON LAW AND RELIGION WITH MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND OTHER RELEVENT INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING RELIGIOUS HARMONY AND UNDERSTANDING. 2. TO CARRY OUT RESEARCH AND PUBLISH ARTICLES, PAPERS, REPORTS AND BOOKS ON THE FIELD OF LAW AND RELIGION. 3. TO ORGANISE CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIA AND SIMIAR ACADEMIC MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS ON THE FIELD OF LAW AND RELIGION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR KINGSLEY CHIJIOKE OGAM-OKAFOR

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JEHOSHAPHAT OJEAH MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OJEAH JEHOSHAPHAT EMEKA - CHAIRMAN (2) OKPOHO JOSHUA OKEGBERO - SECRETARY (3) DEGANON ABIODUN EVEREST - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (2) TO WIN SOUL FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. EKPENISI EMMANUEL.

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UNITED CHRISTIAN APOSTOLIC MISSIONARY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV DR. SOLOMON OLAYIWOLA DOSUNMU. 3. PASTOR JAMES OPEOLUWA DOSUNMU. 5. DEACONESS ABOSEDE OLUKOGA. 7. LADY EVANG. FELICIA ABOSEDE AJAYI.

2. PASTOR MICHAEL ABIODUN ANISHE. 4. MRS OLUWAFUNKE SABAINA DADA. 6. MRS VERONICA EJOVI AKPOKUMUAYE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD. 3. TO EMBARK ON LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVANGELISM. 4. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, ORPHANAGES, SENIOR CITIZENS HOME, TRAINING AND THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA. 5. TO ENGAGE IN THE PUBLICATION OF BOOKS MAGAZINES AND EVERY KIND OF CHRISTIAN LITERATURE AND MATERIALS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY.

TRADERS’ EMPOWERMENT AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BOLANLE AYODEJI ADEYI - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEPEJU RACHEL ADEYI - TREASURER 3. AKINWUNMI TEMITOPE OGUNTOSIN - SECRETARY AIMS OF THE NGO: 1. TO TAKE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND INCLUSION TO RURAL TRADERS, BY DEVELOPING ONE-TO-ONE OR GROUP INFORMATION OUTREACH. 2. TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, VERY FRIENDLY AND ACTIONABLE CONTENT TARGETED AT PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND LONG TERM FINANCIAL WELLNESS TO TRADERS. 3. TO EMPOWER TRADERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO TAKE CHARGE AND IMPROVE THERE FINANCIAL SITUATION AND WELLBEING 4. TO PROVIDE QUALITY FINANCIAL EDUCATION PARTICULARLY TOWARDS ENFORCING TRADERS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

PRECIOUS SOULS REDEEMERS CHURCH

NEW IMPACT MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OJO EZEKIEL EGBELEKE 2. OJO RACHAEL OLAJUYI 3. OJUMU BABATUNDE VICTOR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. NEW IMPACT MINISTRY SHALL SPEARS THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ON ALL AVAILABLE PLATFORMS AND TO ALL OF HUMANITY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CARE MAMA AFRICA INITIATIVE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR DR. MOSES ABAYOMI AKINTIBUBO 2) LADY EVANG. ELIZABETH FOLASHADE AKINTIBUBO 3) PASTOR AMOS TEMITOPE ELUWOLE 4) EVANGELIST SAMUEL OLUWASEGUN ASORI 5) ELDER SAMUEL OLAJIDE OBANLA

NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. DR(MRS) AGBAJE FUNMILAYI IDOWU 2. PROFESSOR AGBAJE ADIGUN AJAO BOLARINWA 3. DR BOLAJI OLUWATOYIN OLUWADAMILOLA 4. MS AKPABII HELEN EMEM

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST II) TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN OUR SOCIETY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CARE AND ASSIST WOMAN AND CHILDREN 2. TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ANNOUNCER: PASTOR KEHINDE OLAOGUN

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

LIVING FLOCK CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1 . ONYELOSI CHUKUWDI JOSEPH. - CHAIRMAN 2. .ONYELOSI UDENNA MONICA. - SECRETARY 3. PATRICIA OSAKWE. - ASS . SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

RENDRA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

THE SPIRITED BRIDGES INITIATIVE

AMOSUN PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION IBADAN

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

TRUSTEES 1. ADETUNJI ADEDOYIN-ADENIYI - CHAIRMAN 2. ADEYEMI KEHINDE -SECRETARY 3. EKPENYONG BASSEY DUKE - VICE CHAIRMAN 4. OLUWASEUN AYOBOLU - MEMBER

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. MR AJAO ISRAEL ADEREMI 2. MR ADENIYI JELILI ABIODUN 3. MR RICHARD OLANASE

AIMS 1. TO ENGAGE IN HUMANITARIAN SERVICES 2. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC 3. TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATION OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATER FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND THE SOCIETY 2. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG THE ASSOCIATION AND THE SOCIETY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

USANGA LOVE AND CARE CHARITY FOUNDATION

ESAN DYNAMIC MEN OF SUBSTANCE SOCIAL CLUB OF EGBEDA LAGOS

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ONYEKA AKPAIDA. - CHAIRMAN 2. ABIMBOLA ADETUNJI. - SECRETARY 3. DANIEL AKPAIDA.

TRUSTEES: 1. USANGA INIOBONG 2. USANGA ITORO FRED 3. STEPHEN LADI 4. ADO MAZOMBE

THETRUSTEES ARE: 1. ESEKHAIGBE ANDREW UNUANE - CHAIRMAN. 2. EIGBE ANTHONY EHIGIE - SECRETARY. 3. EROBOYI DANIEL - TREASURER. 4. IBADIN GREG. 5. IDEMUDIA LUCKY. 6. EHIMEN FRANK IDEMUDIA.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SHOW A MORE POSITIVE AND UPLIFTING STRATEGY, ENCOURAGING THE PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF IT VIEWERS, BOTH AND FEMALE ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: ANTHONY AGUN. ESQ

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOL NSUKKA CLASS 2000 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. PAPI OGBANI 2. EMEWULU CHIMEZIE JOHNPAUL 3. GINIKANWA GOLD FRANK-DURUGBOR, 4. BENJAMIN TOCHUKWU OMEKE 5. ZIMAKO NONSO EGBUONU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER VERONICA IBEZIAKO 08093644402

ASSOCIATION OF NON-BANK MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS OF NIGERIA (CAC/IT/NO. 46689) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES: 1. HON. BARR. DANIEL PETER UGBAMA -RETAINED 3. MR. OKORIE OSCAR ANGUS -RETAINED 5. MR. USMAN BUHARI ALI-RETAINED 7. DR. OLUSHOLA OGUNSUYI -REMOVED 9. PROF. LUCY NWUBA -REMOVED

2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

ALHAJI HAMID GIWA AFOLABI-RETAINED MR. IBRAHIM ISYAKU GUDA -RETAINED NNE BASSEY ABRAHAM -REMOVED ENGR. JIBRIL BALA JOS -REMOVED CHIEF EMMANUEL AKOR -REMOVED

NEW TRUSTEES ALL APPOINTED 1. MRS. AISHA MBAKA -APPOINTED 2. ELDER OLUWAGBEMI GABRIEL OLOYEDE -APPOINTED 3. MR. GODBLESS FRIDAY SAFUGHA -APPOINTED THAT THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR NNANNA OBASI 08037240641

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OF OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET PMB 198 MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LATE EMMANUEL IDOWU & MARIA AJIKE AREOGUN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (CAC/IT/NO/78036)

THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION BY ADDING TO THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AS FOLLOWS AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTION 597 & 598 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. *(4) TO GIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO MAY NEED HELP APART FROM ACADEMIC MATTERS AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.* ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE TO BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, TIGRIS CRESCENT, ABUJA WITHIN THE NEXT 28DAYS. SIGNED: OLUWATUYI OLUWAKEMI (BARR)

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MODERN UNIQUE BRIGHT FUTURE COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS CLUB NIGERIA

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

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. JOHNSON JOSHUA 2. DEACONESS WAATE BARILEDUM 3. ELDER MICAH FRIDAY NWIDAE 4. EVANGELIST PRINCE AKPOBARI NTOR-UE 5. DEACONESS WAATE VICTORIA QUEEN 6. EVANGELIST PASCHAL NWANKWO 7. BRO. KONEE NWIOR

TRUSTEES: 1. NNAMOKO SAMUEL NDUBISI 3. CHITUMOGO DAVID AMADI 5. OKAFOR SUNDAY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To preach the Gospel of Christ all over the world. 2. To take care of the welfare of its members. 3. To establish Local Branches for the propagation of the Gospel worldwide.

2. OKONO KENNETH NNAEMEKA 4. OTUONYE OLIVER 6. ODOH GODWIN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE, PEACE, PROGRESS AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG ALL MEMBERS OF THE CLUB IRRESPECTIVE OF THE STATE OF ORIGIN. 2. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS AND RENDER USEFUL SERVICES WHERE AND WHEN THE NEED ARISES. 3. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL-CULTURAL AWARENESS CUM ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: UKAGA O. K. ESQ. ( 08033155820)

GLORIOUS WOMEN’S CLUB INTERNATIONAL

WORDPOWER GRACE OF LOVE INT’L CHURCH

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

TRUSTEES: 1. LADY ADAOBI MARYROSE EKWEFI-PETER 3. OBIAGELI CHINEMELU 5. NGOZI NDUKA 7. ETHEL NWAORA 9. JOY ANYANWUTAKU

TRUSTEES : 1. REVEREND VICTOR JEFFREYSON DORE - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. PASTOR (MRS) SUCCESS EFETURI DORE - SECRETARY 3. PASTOR MONICA ENITE - TREASURER 4. PASTOR TEMITOPE KAYODE LAWAL - MEMBER 5. EVANGELIST HUNT YERIN JOSEPH - MEMBER

2. 4. 6. 8. 10.

NGOZI KEN OKOLI OZIOMA ANAJEKWU CHINELO IGWEOBI CHINELO FASASI BLESSING EGBUKWU

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER AND EMPOWER WOMEN FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OBIH CHIMA CHIEMERE SOLICITOR

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: - GRACE TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE AND HEAL THE WORLD WITH THE POWER OF THE WORD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ETERNAL LIFE APPLICATION GLOBAL MINISTRY

OPEN DOOR MOUNT ZION MIRACLES MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR JULIUS USIGBE ESELE 2. KIMBERLY ESELE 3. SHADRACH ESELE 4. JESSICA ESELE

TRUSTEES: 1.EMIOLA PAUL ADEWUMI. 2.EMIOLA DAMILOLA JOY 3.AYOOLA IBIRONKE OLAWUYI 4.EMIOLA OLAYIMKA.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WORLD WIDE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the Gospel of Christ all over the world. 2. To take care of the welfare of its members. 3. To establish Local Branches for the propagation of the Gospel worldwide.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. OLUMIDE EMMANUELS

DANIEL RETREAT AND REHABILITATION CENTER THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MR. NDUBUISI UCHEYA -CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR MIKE OKECHUKWU AGU -SECRETARY 3. PROFFESSOR ALOYSIUS EMENGINI UGOAGULU 4. PROMISE NNEZE UGOAGULU 5. ENGR. NNAYELUGO ONYEMELUKWE 6. MAGISTRATE PAULSON EGBO 7. MR. SYLVESTER CHUKWUKA ONOH. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROVIDE A CENTER WHERE CHRISTIANS OF ALL NATIONS, TRIBES, AGES, AND LANGUAGES WILL COME TO SEEK GOD AND TO FIND HIM.. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FOLARIN SOLIU ADEKUNLE

\CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as Folarin Soliu Ismail now wish to be known and address as Folarin Soliu Adekunle. All former documents remain valid. Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and general public, take note.

That I am the same person bearing OSIGWE OKWUDILI PAULLY and OSIGWE OKWUDILI ANUNOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

EJIOGU ANTHONY IBEAWUCHI

Formerly Known As EJIOGU ANTHONY Now Known As EJIOGU ANTHONY IBEAWUCHI . All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

RUTH OMOYENI ADEKUNLE Formerly Known As OMOYENI KILANI Now Known As RUTH OMOYENI ADEKUNLE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

MRS FANCISCA UDOH ADEDAYO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS FRANCISCA SUNDAY UDOH, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS FANCISCA UDOH ADEDAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MOSHOOD OLAWALE IBRAHIM I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEREK IBRAHIM JUMOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOSHOOD OLAWALE IBRAHIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AYANDA MUFUTAU ADEKUNLE

MRS. OLATORERA ELIZABETH OKEDEYI

Formerly known and addressed as AYANDA QUADRI MUFTAU ADEKUNLE now wish to be known and addressed as AYANDA MUFUTAU ADEKUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLATORERA ELIZABETH BABALOLA and MISS OLATORERA ELIZABETH OLATUNBOSUN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLATORERA ELIZABETH OKEDEYI. All former documents remain valid. First Bank, Diamond Bank, Embassies and general public take note.

NAFISA SUNUSI MUHAMMAD I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS NAFISA IDRIS SUNUSI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NAFISA SUNUSI MUHAMMAD. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OVONLEN MAUDREN OMONIGBO

DAUDA OLAYINKA SINA

I, formerly known and addressed as OSUNDE MAUDREN, now wish to be known and addressed as OVONLEN MAUDREN OMONIGBO. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESINA ADEYINKA AFEEZ, now wish to be known and addressed as DAUDA OLAYINKA SINA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

JACINTA OLUCHI NWACHUKWU I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS JACINTA IHEONUNEKWU; NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS JACINTA OLUCHI NWACHUKWU; ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ALI ERNEST EFANE

I, formerly known and addressed as HAMMED YUSUF OLATUNJI, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMAD YUSUPH OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MONKUNGBE DANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ALI ERNEST EFANE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

REBECCA WAYNET DAUDA

SAAKURA HENRY SURSHIMA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS REBECCA SWATKASA HARUNA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS REBECCA WAYNET DAUDA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS HENRY FRANCIS SAAKURA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED SAAKURA HENRY SURSHIMA, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME On some of my documents, my name was written as GRACE BANK while on other documents, while in some, my name appears as GRACE TAIBAT TRUSTEE KATE EGBE. That I am the same person bearing the above-mentioned names. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

AYUBA SABINA MANJA

ADDITION OF NAME That I AHIAMBA ESI want to add SARAH as my middle name now wish to be known and addressed as AHIAMBA SARAH ESI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME:

SHARON LUCY OPARAH

MRS.BLESSING ONOCHIE

This is to confirm that OKUTEPA MARY and ABU MARY refer to one and same person. Henceforth i wish to be known and addressed as ABU MARY. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly Known As ZAINAB OLAWUNMI LASISI Now Known As SHARON LUCY OPARAH, All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

BUHARI AISHAT FEHINTOLA

OSENI SAMSON

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AJETUNMOBI OLAIDE JUMOKE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AKINOLA OLAIDE ESTHER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

Formerly Known As OLOSOGBO AISHAT FEHINTOLA Now Known As BUHARI AISHAT FEHINTOLA. .All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

Formerly Known As DUROSINMI SAMSON Now Known As OSENI SAMSON,All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

UDOH JUSTINA OBY I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS UDOH RITA IDORONYIN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UDOH JUSTINA OBY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AHMAD YUSUPH OLATUNJI

THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SABINA AYUBA THAT I NOW WISH TO ADD MANJA TO MY FORMER NAME THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AYUBA SABINA MANJA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS AKINOLA OLAIDE ESTHER

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was mistakenly written on as YUSUF ABDULAKEEM OLASUNKANMI instead of YUSUF AKEEM OLASUNKANMI. That my correct name is YUSUF AKEEM OLASUNKANMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly Known As -MISS. BLESSING HART Now Known As MRS.BLESSING ONOCHIE. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note. MRS. SHIRLEY CHISOM IJOMA EZEALAH Formerly Known As -MISS. SHIRLEY CHISOM IJOMA Now Known As MRS.SHIRLEY CHISOM IJOMA EZEALAH. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

AHMED SHEHU I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AHMED SHEHU ABDULLAHI NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AHMED SHEHU, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE NOTE.

OLUDAYO OLUWAFUNMILAYO ESTHER I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OLUDAYO OLUWAFUMILAYO ESTHER OGUNBIYI, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED OLUDAYO OLUWAFUNMILAYO ESTHER ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE NOTE.

OLANIYAN AKINDOLAPO AJAY Formerly Known As DESMOND MUSA AKEEM Now Known As OLANIYAN AKINDOLAPO AJAY. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

ORIOLA KAFILAT MOJIRAYO

Formerly Known As ABDULRAZAQ KAFILAT MOJI Now Known As ORIOLA KAFILAT MOJIRAYO. All Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

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THE CAKE GALORE CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION This is to inform the General Public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Abiola F. Oguntoyinbo (2) Ogunsakin Adebola Johana (3) Odole Bosede Abolaji Alice (4) ESTHER AKIN - BHADMUS (5) Moyaki Tina Omoze -PRO

-Financial Secretary -Chairman/President -Treasurer -Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To promote and stimulate interest in sugarcraft & cake-making (2) To share knowledge & develop talents (3) To improve Standards and organise a very innovative and impressive exhibition which features renowned world class celebrity Sugar Artists. (4) To contribute to the general well being of members and the society at large required. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

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HEPHZIBAH PEOPLES DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Clara C. Igwushi 2. Sandra Mandel Onuorah 3. David Chukwuma Ibeneme 4. Mrs Joy Ohon Egbai

- Chairman - Vice Chiarman - Secretary - Financial Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To Alleviate The Poverty Of The Widows 2. To Cater For the Orphan and the Needy Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

CHOSEN AMBASSADORS INITIATIVE

PALACE OF REIGNING KING GOSPEL MISSION

PUALAH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part,”C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. FIATAM JULES FERRY 2. WAMBO TAGNE DENIS 3. SIELACHOM VICTORIA NWANYIEZE

- President. - Secretary. - Treasurer.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To promote brotherhood and love 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, P.M.B.198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed By: Barr. Innocent John Ukwetang 08037978991

RITA’S CARE INITIATIVE

This is to inform the general public that the above name has applied for registration with Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja Under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, No1, of 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above name has applied for registration with Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja Under Part ‘C’ of the companies and Allied Matters Act, No1 of 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above namedOrganization has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1Miss Benita Alex 2Mrs Judith Aikoriogie 3Mr Kolawole Dosunmu 4Pastor Monday Akinbode 5Mr Wale Adejugbagbe 6Pastor Rotimi Bolaji 7Pastor Joseph Odion 8Lawyer Lapite Adedamola

TRUSTEES ARE 1REVEREND ADELEKE JOHNSON OLADEJO 2MRS ADELEKE BEATRICE ABOSEDE 3MR AINA ABOLARINWA ADEBANJO 4MR OGBAIDE LUKE OGHENEOVO 5MRS OLANREWAJU HANNAH FALILATU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BAR. OLUCHI PAMELA OKORO 2. CHIEF UCHE EDWARD OKORO 3. OKIGBO CHIKA MAUREEN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE To assist the lessprivileges in the society Any 0bjection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, corporate Affairs commission, plot 420,Tigris crescent off Against Irons Street, Mariana Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed secretary

GOD’S COVENANT OF MERCY EVANGELICAL MISSION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 2To help the poor and the needy in the Church Any 0bjection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, corporate Affairs commission, plot 420,Tigris crescent off Against Irons Street, Mariana Abuja within 28 days of this publication

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To Help The Poor By Distributing Free Diapers And Sanitary Pads 2. To Promote And Provide humanitarian Services Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Sign: Trustees

Signed secretary

OKE OGUN FOOD STUFF & SUPPLIER ASSOCIATION OF OYO STATE

ASEJIRE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named Mission has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of no 1. 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

TRUSTEES 1) Rev. Adedokun Adesina Abraham 2) Pst.(Mrs) Adedokun Temilade Yemisi 3) Prof.Lalude Abidemi Oyegoke 4) Pst. (Mrs) Ajibade folashade 5) Mrs Ojo Fumiso Adetoro 6) Mr. Adedokun Iyanuoluwa Ayoade

Trustees are : 1. RASHEED DAUDA ENIOLA 2. TIJANI BASIRU - Treasurer 3. SALAUDEEN AZEEZ - PRO 4. OGUNSOLA FATAI AYINDE 5. OSENI AKEEM - Secretary

Trustees are : 1. DR. BENSON ADESINA ADEGOKE - Chairman 2. MR. EZEKIEL OLUFEMI ADEGOKE - Secretary

- President - Financial Secretary

Aims: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL.

AIMS: To foster unity among members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

CHRIST COMMANDMENTS BELIEVERS MINISTRY Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PASTOR OBA FELIX OHUNROMI 2) PASTOR MRS ADUNOLA MARIA OHUNROMI 3) OLUWASEUN ABAYOMI OHUNROMI 4) TITILAYO ESTHER OHUNROMI 5) DORCAS OLUWABUNMI OHUNROMI 6) DEBORAH ABIODUN OHUNROMI 7) RUTH IYABODE ADEROHUNMU 8) ELIZABETH LAWAL 9) OLABISI ARIKE GBADAMOSI 10) OMOLERE BUSHIRATU TIJANI Aims & Objectives: i) To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ ii) To promote peace in our society. Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication. ANNOUNCER: PASTOR OLAOGUN

DE ULTIMATE PRESTIGE CLUB LAGOS to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLAYEMI OLAWALE LATEEF - PRESIDENT 2. OWATE OWOLABI GOODLUCK - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 3. AMODU RAFIU - ASSISTANT SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS 2. TOGETHERNESS WE STAND AS UNITY 3. TO PRESERVED OUR SOCIAL HERITAGE 4. TO ASSIST EACH OTHER TO GROW IN BUSINESS BOTH FINANCIALLY AND MORALLY.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

Signed: Trustees

THE ANJOUS-ZYGMUNT FOUNDATION Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Olamide Lande Anjous-Zygmunt. 2. Mrs. Grace Oritsejolomi Anjous Aims and Objectives: 1. To promote and support the training and empowerment of women in science and technology. 2. To support the study of Arts and Design through grants, trainings and workshops. Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication. Signed: TrusteesTrustees

GOLDEN PATHWAYS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above-named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’. of the Companies And Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. GOLDMAN EKECHI KALU - PRESIDENT 2 ALICE GOLDMAN KALU – ASS. DIRECTOR 3 PRECIOUS N. NDUKWU - SECRETARY 4 IDIKA UKONU O. - MEMBER 5 BARR. SUNDAY ONIYIDE- LEGAL ADVISER

5. TO FELICITATE AND COMMENSURATE AROUND EACH OTHER AT A TIME OF NEED.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1To evolve and train dynamic future leaders 2To help the less privilege 3To inculcate the principles and tenets of good governance in citizens across the strata of the society. 4To educate citizens on civic responsibilities

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

Any objection(s) should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIMS: 1. To foster unity among members of Asejire community. 2. To seek the welfare and well-being of members of Asejire community.

Signed: TRUSTEES

THE WORD AND FIRE GOSPEL CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and Allied Matters Act No 1of 1990 The Trustees Are: 1. Pastor Frank Orobosa Ogbeide 2. Mrs. Adesuwa Ediagbonya 3. Mr. Ugochukwu Okonkwo 4. Pastor John Idafe 5. Mr. Ojo Kenneth 6. Mr. Idemudia Dickson 7. Mr. Bernard Okoro 8. Mrs. Chukwunnena Justina

- Chairman - Vice Chair - Fin. Sec - Secretary - Treasurer - PRO - Trustee - Trustee

Aims and Objectives: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To preach and teach sound doctrine and hold Evangelical Crusade Any objection to the registration should be addressed to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed: Pastor John Idafe - Secretary

STRONGTOWER COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHURCH This is to inform the general public that the above named foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CECILIA BARIDAM 2. JASON GOGOROBARI BENSON

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREPARE BELIEVERS TOWARDS THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE NATION. 3. TO RESCUE SINNERS FROM ETERNAL DAMNATION 4. TO DEPOPULATE THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS AND POPULATE THE KINGDOM OF GOD 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: CECILIA BARIDAM - PRESIDENT

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OLIVIA IFEOMA NWACHUKWU

ALAKA TAWAKALITU MORENIKEJI

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

I, formerly known and addressed as OTUKOKO TAWAKALITU MORENIKEJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALAKA TAWAKALITU MORENIKEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OLUSHOLA OMOBOLANDE AMOKOMOWO I, formerly known and addressed as OLUSHOLA OMOBOLANDE SOSAN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUSHOLA OMOBOLANDE AMOKOMOWO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MR NOAH OBINNA BENNETH

LILIAN BUCHY KANU

I, formerly known and addressed as MR AMALIRI VALENTINE KELECHI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR NOAH OBINNA BENNETH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LILIAN BUCHY OKECHUKWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as LILIAN BUCHY KANU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AIKHU FRANCES DUMEBI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as LOTOBI FRANCES DUMEBI, now wish to be known and addressed as AIKHU FRANCES DUMEBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

That on my International Passport, my name was written as JIMOH AYOOLA AKANHO, while on my BVN, it appears as AZEEZ BANKOLE AYOOLA. That I am the same person bearing both names. That I now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH AYOOLA AKANHO. All former document remain valid. General public take note.

HAMMED KAMORUDEEN ADELANI

MRS. OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH OYENEKAN

I, formerly known and addressed as LAMIDI KAMORUDEEN ADELANI, also KAMORU in some of my documents. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as HAMMED KAMORUDEEN ADELANI as my new name. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH AKINNIYI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OLUWABUNMI CHRISTIANAH OYENEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MOSHOOD KEHINDE ASIATA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUYEMI KEHINDE ASIATA. That I was born on the 14th day of September, 1960. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS.THOMAS, AMA EKAETE

OKORO ANTHONIA NWAKAKU

MRS AJAYI-ADEKOYA ADEBIMPE OMOLARA

OMODELE ADEBANKE FASUYI

ONUORA VIVIAN ANULIKA

I, formally known and addressed as Miss JAMES, Ama Ekaete, now wishes to be known and addressed as Mrs.THOMAS, Ama Ekaete. All documents remain valid, general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EMEAGI ANTHONIA NWAKAKU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORO ANTHONIA NWAKAKU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I,Formerly known as Miss Adekoya Adebimpe Omolara, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ajayi-Adekoya Adebimpe Omolara. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as, OMODELE ADEBANKE FALOWO now wish to be known and addressed as, OMODELE ADEBANKE FASUYI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBIDIKE VIVIAN ANULIKA. Now wish to be known as ONUORA VIVIAN ANULIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note

CHINWEOKE NWANKWO EZERE

MISS ODUNSANYA ELIZABETH IYABO OLABISI

EMMANUEL REBECCA UGWUJI

OMIDIJI YINKA

AKINBOLAJI ABIODUN OLAPEJU

I, formerly known and addressed as UDUMAKALU REBECCA UGWUJI, now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL REBECCA UGWUJI henceforth. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSENI WASIU ADEKUNLE, now wish to be known and addressed as OMIDIJI YINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINBOLAJI ABIODUN OLAWUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINBOLAJI ABIODUN OLAPEJU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJIBOYE BOSEDE EUNICE I, formerly known and addressed as AJIBOYE EUNICE MONISOLA as appear on my Voterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Card, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AJIBOYE BOSEDE EUNICE as on my BVN. That I was born on the 23rd day of April, 1975. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I, formerly known as OBAAH SUNDAY, now wish to add ENUBUZOR to my name, henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OBAAH SUNDAY ENUBUZOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as CHIDI EZE CHIDI, EZERE CHIDIEBERE, EZERE CHINWEOKE PETER and EZERE CHINWOKE BENSON, now wish to be known and addressed as CHINWEOKE NWANKWO EZERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. OLAJIDE ELIZABETH IYABO OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS ODUNSANYA ELIZABETH IYABO OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUYEMI KEHINDE ASIATA

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

IGBINEDION SHADRACK MARKSON OGHENE-VWYRE

OLAWUMI OLUFUNKE PEACE

ILESANMI OMOTOLA CHRISTIANAH

MILLIONAIRE ANITA EBILAMO ERE

OMOWUNMI AINA MATTHEW OGUNDOJU

I formerly known and addressed as SHADRACK MARKSON now wish to be known and addressed as IGBINEDION SHADRACK MARKSON OGHENE-VWYRE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EZEH OLUFUNKE PEACE now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWUMI OLUFUNKE PEACE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBUKOLA ABIONA HELLEN now wish to be known and addressed as ILESANMI OMOTOLA CHRISTIANAH .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MILLIONAIRE MARY EBI now wish to be known and addressed as MILLIONAIRE ANITA EBILAMO ERE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNDOTIMI AINA OMOWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as OMOWUNMI AINA MATTHEW OGUNDOJU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADERINSOLA KADIJAT AMADASUN

OLISA KEHINDE HASSAN

OSITADIMMA NKECHI SETH

SULE DANSAMAH

I formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM JULIANA now wish to be known and addressed as BRAIMAH JULIANA IFEAYINWA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OSIMEN JOEL OSEMUCHAMEN I formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL JOEL now wish to be known and addressed as OSIMEN JOEL OSEMUCHAMEN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADERINSOLA KADIJAT MUSTAPHA and ADERINSOLA KOFOWOROLA ADEMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADERINSOLA KADIJAT AMADASUN .This is due to marriage. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IFATUNDE EJIRE OKIN now wish to be known and addressed as OLISA KEHINDE HASSAN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as PROMISE NKECHI SETH now wish to be known and addressed as OSITADIMMA NKECHI SETH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SULEMAN DANSAMAH NEZIRU now wish to be known and addressed as SULE DANSAMAH . My date of birth was wrongly written as 15/05/1987 instead of 15/03/1985.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OLUBIYI FELICIA EWOMAZINO

ONWUKA HAPPINESS EKENE

OLAYIWOLA RASHIDAT OMOLARA

OMOLERE TOSIN RACHAEL

ADEYEMI RUKAYAT KIKE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS IGBI FELICIA EWOMAZINO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLUBIYI FELICIA EWOMAZINO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BELLO ADABARA AJAYI SHAIBU

I formerly known and addressed as EDOZIEM HAPPINESS EKENE now wish to be known and addressed as ONWUKA HAPPINESS EKENE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADABARA AJAYI now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO ADABARA AJAYI SHAIBU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SHONIBARE RASHIDAT OMOLARA now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA RASHIDAT OMOLARA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MAKINDE TOSIN RACHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as OMOLERE TOSIN RACHAEL .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SALAM RUKAYAT KIKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI RUKAYAT KIKE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

TAIBAT KOFOWOROLA KAYODE I formerly known and addressed as TAIBAT KOFOWOROLA SALAMI now wish to be known and addressed as TAIBAT KOFOWOROLA KAYODE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note BRAIMAH JULIANA IFEAYINWA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as OMOWOLE SHAFIYA OHUNEN and In some other documents my name was written as OMOWOLE SHERIFAT OHUN.The names refer to the same person. All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as UDUAK PATRICK ESSIEN and ESSIEN JANET PATRICK and In some other documents my name was written as JANET PATRICK.The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as AFOLABI TUNJI RASHEED instead of AFOLABI KABIR TUNDE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as OKOLO FIDELIS instead of OKOLO FIDELIS CHUKWUMA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. NJOKU COMFORT CHIAWOLAM

ODUEZE ISABELLA IFUROAKU

MRS. ENWEREUZOR NGOZI CONFIDENCE

MRS. IROAKAZI EMILIA AMUCHE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IHEJIRIKA COMFORT ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NJOKU COMFORT CHIAWOLAM. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. NLEMUZOR ISABELLA IFUROAKU, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUEZE ISABELLA IFUROAKU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU NGOZI CONFIDENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ENWEREUZOR NGOZI CONFIDENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DIMAKU EMILIA AMUCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IROAKAZI EMILIA AMUCHE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as MUNIRU AZEEZ and In some other documents my name was written as AZEEZ MUNIRU AKANNI.The names refer to the same person. Henceforth I wish to be known as AZEEZ MUNIRU AKANNI. All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as AMA OSINACHI ROCK and In some other documents my name was written as IBEH OSINACHI EBENEZER ROCK AMA Now I wish to be known and addressed as AMA OSINACHI ROCK.The names refer to the same person.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as MBAKWUM CHUKWUMA SAMUEL instead of MBAKWEM CHUKWUMA SAMUEL.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note. NWANKWO HOPE CHIGOZIE I, formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO CHIGOZIE DARLINGTON, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWO HOPE CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

OYEDELE MOJISOLA ADUNNI I formerly known as ADEBOWALE MOJISOLA. ADUNNI wish to be known and addressed as OYEDELE MOJISOLA ADUNNI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS OSOPALE OLUJIMI MAYOWA I formerly known as Miss AKINWANDE OLUJIMI MAYOWA wish to be known and addressed as Mrs OSOPALE OLUJIMI MAYOWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

FATIMAT AJOKE OLAWOYE I formerly known as FELICIA AJOKE OLAWOYE wish to be known and addressed as FATIMAT AJOKE OLAWOYE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SULE SAIDI

I formerly known as Saheed Sulaimon wish to be known and addressed as SULE SAIDI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OBI HENRY THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT OBI UCHECHUKWU HENRY AND RABBI OBI REFERS TO ONE AND SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBI HENRY AND MY DATE OF BIRTH FORMERLY 26 -7 -1986 INSTEAD OF 26-71984. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AMEH BEATRICE I formerly known as Senameh Beatrice wish to be known and addressed as AMEH BEATRICE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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SUNDAY CHIDINMA BLESSING

MOMOH ADEYEYE ALADE

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SANNI ISMAILA OLAJIDE

GEORGE SAMSON DABO

I formerly known as ESHETT CHIDINMA BLESSING wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY CHIDINMA BLESSING .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Momoh Olaniyi wish to be known and addressed as Momoh Adeyeye Alade .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as SANNI ISMAILA OLASUNKANMI wish to be known and addressed as SANNI ISMAILA OLAJIDE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as TOIKUMO SAMSON DABO wish to be known and addressed as GEORGE SAMSON DABO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NDOCHIEM OBIANUJU MARYROSE

MRS. NNEKA CHINAEZE OKEKE

USOSHI ADONIJAH ATEBO

MABADEJE JUWON FATAI

I formerly known as NNADI NNEKA CHINAEZE OKOLIE wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NNEKA CHINAEZE OKEKE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as USOSHI ISHAYA wish to be known and addressed as USOSHI ADONIJAH ATEBO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ANIFOWOSHE JUWON wish to be known and addressed as MABADEJE JUWON FATAI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Ukorah Obianuju Rosemary wish to be known and addressed as Ndochiem Obianuju Maryrose .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. JOHN CHUKWUMA NNAMCHI

I formerly known as Chukwuma Nnmchi wish to be known and addressed as John Chukwuma Nnamchi .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. AKINDELE MORAKINYO IDRIS

I formerly known as Akindele Idris Aremu wish to be known and addressed as Akindele Morakinyo Idris. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note. EDENDUBUISI KENECHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as KENNETH NDUBUISI EJIM, now wish to be known and addressed as EDENDUBUISI KENECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note. MRS UGWU AUGUSTINA UKAMAKA

OYEMADE JOSEPHINE FUNMILAYO

ADDITION NAME

CHUKWUEMEKA EVERISTUS CHIJIOKE

I formerly known as OLISE CHUKWUDI BLESSING wish to be known and addressed as OBARO BLESSING CHUKWUDI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as CHUKS CHIJIOKE EVERISTUS wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA EVERISTUS CHIJIOKE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NENNA OBINNA EMMANUEL

EZIEFULA GOODLUCK ADAKU

JOHN TARI GREAT

I formerly known as BAYO JOHNSON DANIEL wish to be known and addressed as BAYO KOLAWOLE JOHNSON. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note

I formerly known as SALAM TAIWO wish to be known and addressed as WEWETAIRAT TAIWO. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as DURUDBY BENEDITH wish to be known and addressed as DURY OBY BLESSING. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GOROKE TARI, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN TARI GREAT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NEVO IFEANYI JOHN

MRS OHAKWE FAITH NKEIRUKA

MRS OKOLIE CHIKAODIRI RITA

MRS ONYIA ALICE UCHECHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKECHUKWU CHIKAODIRI RITA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKOLIE CHIKAODIRI RITA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC, BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE ALICE UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONYIA ALICE UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NEBO IFEANYI JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as NEVO IFEANYI JOHN. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

ALEKE STANLEY EZE

I formerly known as AJIFOWOSE PELUMI ESTHER wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO PELUMI ESTHER. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANYANWU FAITH NKEIRUKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OHAKWE FAITH NKEIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALEKE STANLEY AMOS, now wish to be known and addressed as ALEKE STANLEY EZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EGBOGU UKAMAKA SANDRA

NSHIODO KENECHUKWU GILBERT

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAJI UKAMAKA SANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EGBOGU UKAMAKA SANDRA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ODO KENECHUKWU GILBERT, now wish to be known and addressed as NSHIODO KENECHUKWU GILBERT. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

OWO OBINNA COLLINS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EPUNAM AUGUSTINA UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU AUGUSTINA UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS HEARTY EKENE OKONKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS HEARTY EKENE NWOKEABIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS NWABUEZE CHINELO MARIA-REGINA

MRS OGBONNIA LYDIA NGOZI

OKAFOR OGOCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NTAMANWUNA LYDIA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBONNIA LYDIA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAFOR ROSE OGOCHUKWU , now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. N’ POWER and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EGONU CHINELO MARIAREGINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWABUEZE CHINELO MARIA-REGINA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

OBARO BLESSING CHUKWUDI

DURY OBY BLESSING

BAYO KOLAWOLE JOHNSON

MRS HEARTY EKENE NWOKEABIA

I formerly known as EMEKA OFFOR wish to be known and addressed as OFFOR CHUKWUNYERE EMEKA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

WEWE-TAIRAT TAIWO

EBERE JENNIFER IWUOHA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBASIMBA OGECHUKWU PRISCILLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEH OGECHUKWU PRISCILLA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC, and General public should please take note.

I formerly known as MISS FALUJO MODUPE OMOLARA wish to be known and addressed as MRS OPE-MORONKEJI MODUPE OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Eziefula Adaeze Ifeoma wish to be known and addressed as Eziefula Goodluck Adaku. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

That I ADIZUA FELIXANTHONY G.C my name was formerly written as FELIX ANTHONY wish to add to my name as ADIZUA FELIXANTHONY G.C . All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS UDEH OGECHUKWU PRISCILLA

OFFOR CHUKWUNYERE EMEKA

I formerly known as NENNA OBINNA JOEL wish to be known and addressed as NENNA OBINNA EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as OLAITAN JOSEPHINE FUNMILAYO wish to be known and addressed as OYEMADE JOSEPHINE FUNMILAYO .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Kalu Jennifer Nwoke wish to be known and addressed as Ebere Jennifer Iwuoha and corrected Date of Birth is 28th July, 1983 . All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

TAIWO PELUMI ESTHER

MRS OPE-MORONKEJI MODUPE OMOLARA

I, formerly known and addressed as OWO OBINNA SHEDRACK, now wish to be known and addressed as OWO OBINNA COLLINS. “C” means COLLINS. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

MRS OFOR ONYEDIKACHUKWU DESTINY I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OROGWU ONYEDIKACHUKWU DESTINY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OFOR ONYEDIKACHUKWU DESTINY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AGU FORSTER CHARLES I, formerly known and addressed as AGU CHARLES OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as AGU FORSTER CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

CHIBUIKE THEOPHILUS ANINTA I, formerly known and addressed as ANTA CHIBUIKE THEOPHILUS, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUIKE THEOPHILUS ANINTA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

AKPADO CHINWE UZOAMAKA

OBASI NWADIKA IFUNANYA

ILOMA CHIAMAKA FAVOUR

I, formerly known and addressed as CHINWE UMUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as AKPADO CHINWE UZOAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS NNADI SOCHIMA NJEPUAMAKA

MRS OKECHUKWU ONYINYE JOY

MRS MOTANYA ADAEZE CHIKAODILI

I, formerly known and addressed as ANIUDEH IFUNANYA NWADIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OBASI NWADIKA IFUNANYA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UDUEZUE SOCHIMA NJEPUAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NNADI SOCHIMA NJEPUAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ILOMA CHIAMAKA CHIDIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ILOMA CHIAMAKA FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. ECO BANK and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEKWELU ONYINYE JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKECHUKWU ONYINYE JOY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS METU ADAEZE CHIKAODILI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MOTANYA ADAEZE CHIKAODILI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OGUAMA LOUISA CHINELO

MRS PATRICIA UWAZOR OGBUANU

OKOYE OKECHUKWU

CHIDUBEM EBUKA CHUKWUKERE

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIDUBEM JOHNBOSCO CHUKWUKELU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDUBEM EBUKA CHUKWUKERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS CHIEKWE THEODORA IJEURU

I formerly known as MISS EJEBIONU THEODORA IJEURU now wish to be known as MRS CHIEKWE THEODORA IJEURU. Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYIA LOUISA CHINELO, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUAMA LOUISA CHINELO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS EGWU NNEKA MARY I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Nnadi Nneka Mary now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Egwu Nneka Mary. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS PATRICIA UWAZO OKOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PATRICIA UWAZOR OGBUANU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKEREKE INNOCENT DAVID VINCENT I, formerly known and addressed as INNOCENT DAVID RAINBOI now wish to be known and addressed as OKEREKE INNOCENT DAVID VINCENT. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MATHEW OKECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOYE OKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANAKWE GEORGE UDEOGALANYA

MRS EMMANUEL RUTH CHIAMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as OLOH ANAKWE GEORGE, now wish to be known and addressed as ANAKWE GEORGE UDEOGALANYA. All former documents remain valid. Generalpublic should please take note.

I formerly known as MISS OKONKWO RUTH CHIAMAKA now wish to be known as MRS EMMANUEL RUTH CHIAMAKA. Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ESAU KUZHU

AZEEZ-SANNI-AKANBI

AJEIGBE ISHOLA FAVOUR

I, formerly known and addressed as AKANI-ADEBAYO-AZEEZ now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ-SANNI-AKANBI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AJEIGBE ISHOLA AYUBA now wish to be known and addressed as AJEIGBE ISHOLA FAVOUR. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ESAU PETER KUZHU PETER DIO ESAU KUZHU now wish to be known and addressed as ESAU KUZHU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

Public Notice 28 REBECCA AMODA I, formerly known and addressed as Rebecca Itumoh Akochi now wish to be known and addressed as Rebecca Amoda. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note. SOWUNMI BOLANLE MONSURAT

I, formerly known and addressed as AJIBODE BOLANLE MONSURAT now wish to be known and addressed as SOWUNMI BOLANLE MONSURAT. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note. MRS. IKE IGHOFEVWO RACHEAL I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKPOMUAYEN IGHOFEVWO RACHEAL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. IKE IGHOFEVWO RACHEAL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OBI CHARITY CHINEMERE I, formerly known and addressed as OBI CHARITY CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as OBI CHARITY CHINEMERE. All former documents remain valid. FCMB, Zenith Bank and the general public should please take note

NDIANA IBANGA AKPAN I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDIANA I. AKPAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NDIANA IBANGA AKPAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLANSHILE JOY ADEBESIN I, formerly known and addressed as OLANSHILE RUKAYAT OJELADE now wish to be known and addressed as OLANSHILE JOY ADEBESIN. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

JOHNSON OLUWAKEMI OMOTAYO I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYIBO KEMI JOHNSON, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JOHNSON OLUWAKEMI OMOTAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ETIM TONY BRENDY

I, formerly known and addressed as, ANTHONY ETIM, now wish to be known and addressed as, ETIM TONY BRENDY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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FRIDAY EMEKA NWANGA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMEKA NWANGA JOHNSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FRIDAY EMEKA NWANGA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AYINLADE JAMES JIMOH That I was formerly known, addressed and called Ayinlade Alamu Jimoh and now wish to be known, addressed and called Ayinlade James Jimoh. All former documents bearing the former name remain valid general public take note. MRS. DAVID ABIGAIL ASAWOGBIN

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Eyo Abigail Ibok, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. David Abigail Asawogbin. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. MBA NGOZI MARYROSE I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ONWUSAH NGOZI MARYROSE FRANCISCA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. MBA NGOZI MARYROSE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

Pharmaceutical Group Lauds Saraki Over Import Adjustment Tax Policy Chris Emetoh, Abuja

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMGMAN) has commended the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, for his intervention which led the Federal GovernMRS EJINDU ODUENYI UDE I Formerly known and addressed as ABOSI ODUENYI NSIORIE now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS EJINDU ODUENYI UDE All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

YINUS IDIAT OLAYEMI I formerly known and addressed as Alimi Idiat Olayemi, now wish to be known and addressed as Yinus Idiat Olayemi. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

advocate for reduction in the prevailing Common External Tariff (CET) on the importation of pharmaceutical raw materials, to boost local production of drugs that would enable Nigerians all over the country have access to cheaper medications. The PMG-MAN chief noted that the intervention of the Senate last year brought about an import adjustment tax by the federal government which has made local manufacturing of pharmaceutical products attractive and profitable.

OGWEHI BENJAMIN NWACHUKWU LAWRENCE

IWUNZE HENSHAW CHUKWUNONYE

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

CHUKWUNONYE MILLICENT CHIDINMA

MUKHTAR ABDULRAZAK

MRS. NKECHI FAVOUR ONUMAJURU

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGUGUO MILLICENT CHIDIMNA, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHUKWUNONYE MILLICENT CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MUKHTAR KURA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MUKHTAR ABDULRAZAK. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UZOGARAH NKECHI AUGUSTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NKECHI FAVOUR ONUMAJURU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. FORTNECIA ONYINYECHI DANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. FORTNECIA ONYINYECHI OFFORDIRE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

LINUS DACHUNG I, formerly known and addressed as, DANIEL BULUS, now wish to be known and addressed as, LINUS DACHUNG. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. CHINENYE JUSTICE ADELE

OKORO ESTHER ONYINYECHI

IQUO EFFIONG OTU

MARTIN IFEANYI

CHUKWU PAUL KELECHI

MRS. FORTNECIA ONYINYECHI OFFORDIRE

ment to introduce an Import Adjustment Tax policy last year that has encouraged pharmaceutical industries in the country to thrive. The national president of PMG-MAN, Mr. Okey Akpa, gave the commendation when he led other national executive members of the association on a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, in Abuja on Wednesday. Recall that last year, when PMG-MAN came to the Senate, Saraki assured them that the Senate would

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGUGUO HENSHAW CHUKWUNONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, IWUNZE HENSHAW CHUKWUNONYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. FEGHE LEZUA.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ZOR KELVIN LEZUA, now wish to be known and addressed as, FEGHE LEZUA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. RICHARD WINDERSHORSFALL

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KSACA, proposes compulsory HIV, Hepatitis tests for couples in Kano Yakubu Salisu, Kano

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State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA) is collaborating with Kano State Hisbah Board to come up with a law that would compel couples to undergo HIV screening before marriage. The director general, Dr Bashir Usman made this disclosure on Thursday during a news conference with news men in kano. According to him, the agency deems it necessary to come up with such a law in order to reduce to the nearest minimum the number of those suffering from such disease which the agency has discovered to be on the higher side in the state. Also that the proposal would include screening for sickle cell and hepatitis, adding that the gesture would save many lives as well as make the state zero epidemic. Bashir stated that the Ganduje administration had shown and demonstrated serious concern about the care and control of HIV/AIDS by giving all the necessary attention required. Providing the agency with the sum of 47,657,395.40 to purchase HIV test kits, ARVs and other consumables. That in March 2017 the agency observed this year’s International Women’s Day to showcase the number of women receiving ART in the state through the PMCTC services saved 1,443 pregnant women from transmitting the virus to their children through antenatal and postnatal care across it’s delivery centers. The agency is set to train 30 personnel from Northwest University Medical Center, NDLEA, and premier Hospital on his testing and services from 8th-12th of May 2017 as part of effort to widen it’s services. The Lagos state fire service, on Thursday May 4, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2017 international fire fighters day.

Directors, finance clerks, sabotaging govt efforts in Taraba – Yero Okerafor Athanatius, Jalingo

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Directors, alongside finance clerks of various local government councils in Taraba State have been indicted to being the brain behind the persistent skirmishes and squabbles arising daily in the payment of local government staff ’s salaries of the State. The Permanent Secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alh. Bello Yero, who made the assertion while addressing journalists on the occasion of, “Face the Press”, held at the conference hall of the Bureau, explained

that the persistent delays and/ or deductions of staff salaries were occasioned by irregularities and sharp practices perpetrated at the local government level. Yero, who frowned at a situation where one staff will receive salary, meant for 10 people, those that are not supposed to be on the payroll are still there, describing it as unfortunate and abnormality in the system. While describing Governor Darius Ishaku as having the passion in the payment of staff salaries and being up to date, the Permanent Secretary added that the on-going verification or

screening exercise conducted by the united Bank for Africa (UBA) added to the Committee set up by the Bureau was to correct the anomalies in the system, sanitize the system, block leakages and ascertain genuine staff of the local government. Yero further said, the Committee set up by the Bureau is working on the list of staff whose names were omitted during the verification, whose salaries are also delayed, pointed out that at the end of the day, and with the Governor’s approval, they will be paid. “All the corrected ones in the local governments will also be

ÏÏÏ The World Bank has said that it would work closely with the office of the Auditor General for the Federation to ensure that audit reports are prepared early and laid before the National Assembly for action to ensure accountability and transparency. The World Bank noted that when the accounts and audit are done on time there would be accountability and transparency in governance. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja during a visit by the World Bank Regional Financial Management Directors to the Auditor General for the Federation, the

paid” “Thirty thousand (30,000) staff are okayed by UBA and are ready for payment, according to report submitted by UBA”, “In the local governments, there are sharp practices and irregularities, Directors, alongside Finance Clerks are fighting back through so many systems”, he said. The Permanent Secretary, however, called on those who still have issues to be patient saying, their cases will be looked into, and explained that the exercise was not meant to witch-hunt or punish anybody as alleged.

Lagos fire service celebrates 2017 world fighters day ÏÏÏ The Lagos State Fire Service, on

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu (r), with Senate Minority Leader, Sen Godswill Akpabio (l), after addressing newsmen on the alleged plan by some people to implicate the Deputy Senate President and other members at the National Assembly, in Abuja …on Wednesday.

World Bank to support OAGF on early release of audit report Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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World Bank Director of Governance Dr. Edward Olowo-Oke who led the team assured that the World Bank would support the auditing process to ensure accounts are completed on time. Olowo-Oke said that the Bank would work closely with the Office of the Auditor General to ensure that audited reports are done on time, and laid before the parliament. According to him, when the reports are laid on time, the public account committee would also review the report on time, adding “this will make the accountability process to have the desired impact.” “We want to support the process so that the accounts are completed on time; the

audit is completed on time and laid before parliament and parliament also do their own part of reviewing the reports on time,” the director of governance added. He said, “If you look at the way the accountability process is operated, the executive arm prepares the account for the government and that account has to be audited by the Auditor General. Transparency process is not complete until that report is laid before the National Assembly and then passed on to the Committee on Public Account. “The committee has to review the Auditor General’s report, call those who have questions to answer, deliberate properly on it, come to conclusion and make

specific recommendations on those audited reports. Thereafter, the executive has to act base on the recommendations of the committee on public account.” In his remarks, the Auditor General for the Federation Mr Anthony Ayine commended the World Bank for its previous support to the office, however, appealed for more support to enable the office to carry out its auditing functions effectively. Ayine said that the agency needs more supports in the areas of Information Technology (IT) Auditing to enable the OAGF to function in line with global best practice of auditing. He assured that the Audit Bill which

Thursday May 4, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2017 international fire fighters day. The celebration tagged “:Fire Fighters IRIRE FIGHTERS Extraordinary Men Unwavering commitment “ started about 7am involving the staff of the fire service as they massively paraded around Ikeja,going to the Agidingbi Primary School, Lagos Technical College and Agidingbi Grammar School to educate the students that fire fighter are heroes. Speaking with the spokesman of the fire service, Mr Amodu Shakiru, “the celebration going on today is held all over the world. Tracing the celebration to the incident that occurred in December 2, 1998 in Linton community, Australia where fire fighters were fighting a large bush fire and were calling for mutual aid. Mr Shakiru added that “Lagosians can celebrate with the fire service by appreciating the efforts of the heroes in kind .stressing that the best way to fight fire saga is to prevent as we used fire on daily basis, for cooking among others. so fire is our friend” he said.

has been passed by the House of Representative was currently before the Senate, waiting for passage. According to him, if passed into law, the Act will make the agency an administrative and financial independent and the country will join the league of leading accountability and transparency in governance because audit reports would also be prepared on time. Mr Ayine also called on the World Bank to assist the office in terms of Staff training, replacement of obsolete auditing tools and funding. He added that inadequate funding made it difficult for the agency to carryout audit on identified areas saying “We will like to do more on the aspect of specialize audit. Any support from the World bank will help us.”

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How Ex-Airforce Chief diverted NAF’s funds -Witness Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏ A prosecution witness, Tosin

Owobo, on Thursday, continued with his Evidence-in-Chief before a Federal High Court, Lagos on how the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Adesola Amosu Nunayon, diverted funds from various accounts of Nigeria Air Force (NAF), to his private businesses. Amosu alongside Vice Marshall Jacob Adigun, NAF’s former Director of Finance and Budget, and his deputy, Commodore Olugbenga Gbadebo, alongside eight limited liability companies, are being tried before the court over alleged N22.8 billion fraud.

Companies charged alongside the trio are: Delfina Oil and Gas Limited, Mcallan Oil And Gas Limited, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Limited, Trapezites BDC, Fonds and Pricey Limited, Timsegg Investment Limited and Solomon Health Care Services. Owobo who was led-in-evidence by Rotimi Oyedepo, counsel to EFCC, told the court how the sum of N860, 030, 7107, meant for different Nigeria Air Force (NAF) projects, were moved from NAF’ Jet A1 account domiciled with Zenith Bank Plc, to his Companies’ accounts domiciled with United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Ecobank Plc. Amosu’s companies where the

monies were moved to according to the witness are; Hebron Housing and Property Limited, Solomon Healthcare Services Limited, and Solomon Enterprises Limited. NAF’s accounts where the funds were moved to Amosu’s firms’ accounts are: NAF Jet A1 account, NAF operation account, NAF Special Emergency Operation account, Ministry Of Defence (MOD), and Headquarters NAF’s account. Owobo told the court that the monies were moved to Amosu’s companies between March 5, 2014 and April 7, 2015. However, attempt to tender UBA’s account opening packages and mandate card with covering letters dated

February 5, 2016, March 7, 2016, and April 18, 2016, belonging to Solomon Healthcare Services Limited and Solomon Enterprises Limited, by the prosecution was strongly opposed by the defendants’s lawyers on the ground that some pages of the letters are missing. Chief Bolaji Ayorinde (SAN), counsel to Air Marshall Amosu and one of his company, Solomon Healthcare Services Limited, particularly urged the court to discountenance the letter dated February 5, 2016, and marked it as ‘tendered and rejected’, as it was not included in the additional Proof-of-Evidence served on the defence by the prosecution.

With regards to letter dated March 7 2017 and April 18, 2016, Chief Ayorinde (SAN), also urged the court to not to admit them and marked it as rejected on the ground that pages 3 and 5 of its attachments are conspicuously missing from the front loaded documents supplied by the prosecution. “Defect in the attachment is a virus which affects other documents defective. Therefore it should be mark as rejected. “On the letter dated March 7, 2016, the same virus has afflicted the document, as page two to four are missing from the front loaded documents.

UTME: JAMB warns against patronizing quacks ÏÏÏ The Joint Admissions and Ma-

L-R: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji; Speaker, Lagos State of House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; his Deputy, Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni; Assembly Chief Whip, Rotimi Abiru; and another member, Princess Adefunmilayo Tejuoso, when Lagos lawmakers visited the Olubadan in his palace… on Thursday.

Demolition of Park: NURTW appeals to Ambode for alternative space Alade Tasma

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Following the demolition of New Garage Motor Park at Ikeja, Lagos, members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in the state have appealed to the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to provide an alternative space for them. They explained that the “forceful ejection” has paralysed their business, as they have not been able to gain access to the alternative provided by the government. Speaking to the press through their chairman, Alhaji Mudashiru Egbedire, the union lamented that since the demolition of the motor park, “over 400 commercial bus (danfo) drivers have been roaming about without any means of livelihood.” According to Egbedire, the Lagos Area Metropolitan Transport Au-

thority (LAMATA) had threatened through the Ministry of Transportation to demolish the park, saying it made good its threat on May 3 when the State Taskforce went to pull down the place. The unionist explained that the State government gave the Union the land over 20 years ago during the administration of the former administrator of the state, Brig. Gen. Olagunsoye Oyinlola. “When we complained to the state Government, they asked us to move to the side of railway line, but the place is too small, it can’t accommodate our members. They later asked us to move to a Shopping Complex but we were denied access,” the Chairman said. In a petition addressed to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, members of the union had appealed to the House to intervene by caution-

ing LAMATA to shelve the demolition. In the petition, dated March 13 and signed by its secretary, Dr. Matthew Oloko, the union appealled to the House to use their good office and treat this matter with urgency.” Attached to the petition was a letter sent to the parent body of the Union, which was signed by the leaders of the Ikeja branch. They included, Alhaji Mudashiru Egbedire, Comrade Abiodun Ariyo, Comrade Samuel Imoukhuede, Comrade Khalid Anifowoshe and Comrade Isiaka Apena. The State Taskforce on Wednesday 3rd, May 2017 moved to the park, drove away members of the NURTW operating at the park, demolished every structures including all the shops that housed over eleven boutiques and places where other essential items were been sold without prior notice.

triculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday urged Nigerians to shun quacks in registration for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) before the May 6, deadline. The Head JAMB Information and Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bwari, FCT. Benjamin said that the attitude of people in some parts of the country, who patronised quacks in the bid to register for the forthcoming UTME would hinder the smooth conduct of the examination. He said the registration would close at 12 midnight of May 6, adding that the Board had put measures in place to conduct a hitch-free examination. “We are good to go, we had set one month for the registration before now, we were sure that we are going to register all the candidates within one month.

“We have been a responsive organisation; we yielded to the demand of the public that we should extend and we extended. “The extension was actually not necessary because most of the mock examination centres were virtually empty. “Tomorrow is the closing date; we will close tomorrow and prepare adequately for the conduct of the examination. “Nigerians should always adhere to what agencies of government tell them, if you are clamoring for service you should go to that agency and stop patronizing quacks,” Benjamin said. He said that a total of 150,000 registered candidates wrote the just concluded JAMB mock examination nationwide, which was initially scheduled to hold on April 8, but was held on April 29. Benjamin, however, advised candidates that wrote the mock examination to check their results on the board’s website.

Reps urge FG to register motorcycles, tricycles to stem crime ÏÏÏ The House of

Representatives on Thursday urged the federal government to register motorcycles and tricycles across the country to increase revenue and reduce accidents on the roads. The house also mandated the Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to interface with the Directorate of Road Transport Service and other stakeholders on the matter and report back in four weeks. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion on the need to regulate the use of motorcycles and tricycles on public roads, sponsored by Rep. Sunday Karimi (Kogi-PDP). Moving the motion, Karimi said that the unregulated use of motorcycles and tricycles had become a security threat in most parts of the country. “This is because motorcycles

have now been used to perpetuate crime such as rape, armed robbery and terrorism. “In addition, the non-registration of motorcycles and its riders cause accidents, which are often fatal as either of the rider or passenger wears crash helmet. “Unfortunately, the agencies of government empowered to superintend these modes of transport have abdicated their duties for long. “And, if the law enforcement agencies continue to abdicate their duties, unregistered motorcycles and tricycles will continue to increase and be used for heinous crimes,’’ Karimi said. He added that aside licensing motorcycles and tricycles to boost revenue generation for the government, it would also reduce accidents arising from untrained and inexperienced drivers plying the roads.

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‘Sports betting popular among Nigerian youths’ Toheeb Ademola

ith the economic recession and unemployment biting harder especially among the youth population, it is reported that about eighty percent of Nigerian youths are involved in sport betting. According to reports, sport betting has contributed a lot to keeping the Nigerian youths busy.

Seeking answers from the youths on why they take to sports betting, a respondent who does not want his name in prints said: “Sports betting has helped me a lot, I have no other way of earning money; this phone I am using, I bought it with the sport betting money. “With unemployment around the country I gain a lot from this sport betting and I wish to gain more,” he added.

According to Mr Kazeem Oyewole affirmed that these youths who are engaging in sports betting, if elected into a political position in future they will be a big problem to this nation. Investigation shows that the issue of sports betting in Nigeria has nothing to do with the level of unemployment, because there are instances where you see accountants, bankers, engage in sports betting.

‘No Enyeama contact for Rohr’

ernot Rohr has not had any recent contact with Vincent Enyeama over a return to Nigeria’s national team, according to a Super Eagles official. There have been suggestions in Nigerian media that the coach has recently opened a line of communication with the veteran goalkeeper. Rohr was in contact with the player head of last year’s 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria due to an injury to first-choice ‘keeper Carl Ikeme. However, an unnamed Super Eagles team official has revealed that the German tactician has not spoken to Enyeama since last October. “There is nothing like this except of course in the media because the last time Rohr spoke to Enyeama was in October,” said the official. “The goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu has assured us he has enough capable hands in the absence of Carl Ikeme. “Besides Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, we also have Alampasu and Emmanuel Daniel. “So, we are very much covered in that department.” Enyeama retired from international football in 2015 after a break-down in his relationship with then-coach Sunday Oliseh.

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Dogo sets Fed Cup agenda

Odey, Olatunbosun get Eagles’ call-up

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asarawa United head coach Kabir Dogo has said his side will be confronting former players when they square up against the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) side, Aklosendi FC. The Solid Miners will face the amateur side in Sunday’s state Federation Cup final at the Lafia Township Stadium. The Lafia landlords outscored Bashira FC 5-1 in the semifinal clash. Dogo said his side have set their eyes on retaining the coveted trophy to head to the centre to challenge for the crown they lost narrowly to FC IfeanyiUbah. “We will be up against our former players when we step out against Aklosendi FC in Sunday’s Federation Cup final. “Aklosendi FC are good side made up of ex-Nasarawa United players as well as other home stars who could not break into the Nasarawa United mainstream team. “We are not going to underrate the opponents knowing full well that the Federation Cup is full of surprises. “We will not fall for its tricks or become victims so we will come out in our best form to give the match the best performance. “We are the title holders and we are doing everything humanly possible to ensure we retain the title. “Of course, we were losing finalists to FC IfeanyiUbah in the immediate past edition which is already history. “We will prepare adequately to give the national stage final another good run to chance contesting for the podium dance,” said the former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC coach.

Odey

FM FC attacking pair of Stephen Odey and Sikiru Olatunbosun have been handed call-ups to the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles. According to reports, the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading scorer Odey and Olatunbosun are two of the four players from the country’s top division expected to be announced for the roster ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa in June this year. FC Ifeanyiubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Akwa United striker Alhassan Ibrahim are also in the mix. The four players are expected to join up with the overseas-based players called by Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr for the camp in a French island, Corsica. However, the trio of Alhassan, Ezenwa and Olatunbosun have applied for their visas ahead of the trip to Corsica while MFM striker Odey is in Denmark seeking to join FC Midtjylland. “The three other players have been in Abuja to get their visas ready for the trip. Stephen Odey is the only one remaining now,” Super Eagles spokesman Toyin Ibitoye confirmed to supersport.com on Wednesday.

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Eagles retain 40th spot in Fifa ranking

igeria remained unmoved at number 40 in the latest Fifa rankings for the month of May released on Thursday. Gernot Rohr’s men were adjusted the same position in the world according to April ratings. This ensures they remain fourth in Africa behind Egypt, Senegal, Cameroon and Burkina Faso

who maintained their positions. Super Eagles’ foes in next month’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, South Africa despite their stagnant position are placed 64th in the world and 12th in the continent. However, there were changes not minding the fact that the top 20 places stayed unaffected in the month under

review. Madagascar climbed nine places up to 111th, with Malawi soaring 14 steps northward. Overall, Brazil sit at the apex of the world with 1672 points, while Argentina are second with reigning world champions Germany third place. The next Coca-Cola/Fifa ranking will be published on June 1, 2017.

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BoI to charge zero percent interest on loans to youths

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World Bank to support Nigeria’s audit process The World Bank on Thursday in Abuja pledged to support the country’s auditing process to ensure transparency and accountability. Mr Edward Olowo-Okere, the Bank’s Director on Governance Global Practice, said this during a visit to the Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr Anthony Ayine. “We want to support the process so that the accounts are completed on time; that the audits is completed on time and laid before parliament. “And parliament also is able to do their own part of reviewing the audited accounts and take actions on time also with the executive arm responding to the recommendations that have been made by the public accounts committee.’’ He said that timeliness was an important factor in the accountability process and the bank would assist the government in achieving the process. “It is important for the public accounts committee to review on time and take appropriate actions, so all these things must be done timely for there to be proper accountability.’’ Earlier, Ayine commended the bank’s support to the office of the Auditor-General of the Federation. The auditor-general, however, listed some challenges faced by the office whereby further support from the bank would be welcomed. He listed some of the challenges to include the audit bill presently before the Senate, which would help the office have the desired audit independence. He said:“ if we have support from the UN in this area we will appreciate it because, for now, we lack that administrative and financial autonomy as an audit institution.

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Africa’s troubled giant: Reflections on economic recession

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Shell to invest $25 billion in Nigeria, other countries Oil giants, Royal Dutch Shell, has announced plans to invest about 25 billion dollars this year in Nigeria and all its oil and gas operation across the world. Shell made the announcement in its first quarter 2017 financial results released on Thursday. The report revealed that Shell netted an income of 2.2 billion dollars and was expecting to generate 10 billion dollars in cash

flow from the delivery of some of its new projects by 2018. The company recently announced the resumption of oil production at its 225,000 barrels per day (bpd) Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) field in Nigeria’s deep-waters. According to the company, the repair of Bonga will ensure sustained production and reduce unscheduled production defer-

ments. Shell is also involved in a new deep-water project – the 13.5 billion dollars Zabazaba Deepwater project located in Oil Prospecting Lease (OPL) 245. The net profit, it said, doubled in the first three months of 2017, as rebounding oil prices and refining gains helped boost its revenue. According to the report, Shell generated a cash flow of 9.5 bil-

lion dollars in the quarter, up 13 fold from a year earlier, and the strongest among some of its rivals in the industry. “We saw notable improvements in upstream and chemicals, which benefited from improved operational performance and better market conditions,” the Shell’s Chief Executive, Ben van Beurden said in the report. Shell, with operations in more than 70 countries, is Nigeria’s oldest oil producing partner, holding various joint venture and production sharing arrangements with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other foreign oil companies.

Shareholders laud NASCON, to get 70 kobo dividend

L-R: Executive Director Commercial, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Dangote; Director, Olakunle Alake; Chairperson, ‘Yemisi Ayeni; Director, Prof. Chris Ogbechie; and Director, Halima Dangote at the NASCON Allied Industries Plc 2016 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday in Lagos.

Labour urges FG, NASS to expedite passage of budget Joy Ekeke The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the federal government and the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the 2017 national budget in the interest of the nation. President, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, who made the call in Abuja, said the passage of the budget was over delayed. Wabba said lack of synergy between the Executive and the Na-

tional Assembly had been responsible for the delay in the passage of the 2017 budget. He said this had also delayed the screening of the 27 commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,that had been kept in abeyance. According to Wabba, the implication of not passing the budget five months into the year translates into the delay in delivering on infrastructure development and dividends of democracy. “Also not screening the electoral officers would negatively impact on the preparation of the

electoral body in conducting upcoming elections. “Based on facts in the public domain, the position of both arms of government is wrong-headed and does not warrant holding the nation to ransom. “We find it rather unwarranted to play politics with such issue and refuse to carry out their statutory functions. “We call on the Senate and the Fede ral Government to bury their hatchet to expedite the passage of the budget and the screening of the electoral officers,” he CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

Shareholders of NASCON Allied Industries Plc on Thursday unanimously lauded the decision of the company to pay a dividend of 70 kobo per share as against the 55 kobo paid in 2015. Chairman of the Independent Shareholders Association, Chief Sunny Nwosu, described the board of Nascon as very efficient and focus, urged them not to relent and work more to pay an enhanced dividend and also a bonus to the shareholders in 2017. According to him: “We are very pleased with this result. Despite the recession, it is a thing of pride to see our company declaring good profits and even paying dividend. We are proud of you and urge you to do more this year. We will honestly appreciate a bonus issue. It has been long you gave the shareholders that.” Another top shareholder of the company, Yinka Salako also thanked the Management for weathering the storm of recession to declaring good profits, noting that the growth plan and strategy as analysed by the Chairperson, Yemisi Ayeni, has shown clearly that the shareholders’ investment is in a good and capable hand. Chairperson of the company, Yemisi Ayeni at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Thursday revealed that the company recorded a turnover of N18.29 billion, representing a 13 per cent increase over the N16.18 billion in the previous year. Profit after tax, according to her, increased by 15 per cent from N2.11 billion in 2015 to N2.42 billion, while earnings per share also increased from 79 kobo to 91 kobo.

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BoI to charge zero percent interest on loans to youths

Labour urges FG, NASS to expedite passage of budget

As part of its efforts towards youth empowerment, the Bank of Industry (BoI) has revised its interest rates for corps members under its Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) programme to zero percent interest charge from 9 percent. This action was said to be in line with BOI’s efforts to encourage entrepreneurship and aid business growth. According to the BoI, the GEF scheme being implemented by the Bank in partnership with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Directorate currently on the second edition, has recorded over N262.9 million disbursements to 177 successful candi-

said. Wabba said for democracy to work, there must be synergy in the work of the three arms of government through meaningful consultations, constant communication and collaboration for the common good of the people. However, Comrade Bobboi Kaigama, President, Trade Union Congress (TUC) decried the delay in the implementation of the 2017 National Budget. “We have observed that politicians have a tradition of taking advantage of our annual fiscal plans to loot the nation’s treasury. “There is urgent need for serious restructuring and overhauling of the whole system.

Vervelde tenders 6 weeks resignation notice as NB’s MD/CEO

Bonny Amadi

The Managing Director, CEO, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde, has tendered a six weeks resignation notice to the management and board of the company, barely 24 hours after the company concluded its annual general meeting in Lagos. The resignation which was tendered on 03 May 2017, during the brewing giant’s board meeting will take effect on 16th May 2017, when Vervelde, according to a report from the company, will be proceeding for another assignment by the Heineken group. According to a released published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, the Nigerian breweries announced that its Managing Director CEO, Mr. Nicholaas Vervelde, will complete his assignment with the Nigerian breweries on 16th Junes 2017 and billed to take up new assignment with the Heineken group outside Nigeria. The report said that, the resignation of its Managing Director came in anticipation of his disengagement, of which Mr. Vervelde had submitted a letter of his resignation from the board and the company, to the board of Directors at the board meeting which held on 03 May 2017, barely 24 hours after the company’s Annual General meeting. The statement, dated 4th May 2017 and signed by the company’s Secretary/legal adviser, UaboiG Agbebaku Esq, said that the aboard has accepted Vervelde’s resignation.

dates. Moreover, the bank has decided to further encourage such young entrepreneurs by administering their loans at zero percent interest charge effective 1st May, 2017. To this end, existing GEF loans and those to be disbursed from 1st of May 2017, will require repayment of only the principal amounts, while the 177 candidates that have been financed under the scheme will be required to pay loan interest that accrued up to 30th April, 2017. As at March 31, 2017, the bank has approved N583.8 million for disbursements for entrepreneurs under the scheme. The bank explained that it was motivated by the larger part of

the 177 candidates who have exhibited strong dedication to their businesses and have demonstrated unusual commitment to repayment of their loans, including the 9 percent interest portion. With the first disbursements already creating impact in the agriculture value chain and creative industry, the bank noted that N46.98 million is expected to be disbursed to the remaining 28 successful candidates who are in the various stages of complying with the loan requirements. “The Bank of industry is highly delighted in the outcome of its investment in these young Nigerians. The Bank firmly believes that entrepreneurship is a critical pathway to resolving the wor-

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Acting BoI MD, Waheed Olagunju risome unemployment problem in the country. “It is pertinent to reiterate that the zero percent interest charge on loans applies only to the GEF programme which is implemented in partnership with NYSC Directorate”, the bank stressed.

L-R: Dele Adeyinka, Chief Digital Officer, ALAT by Wema; Yinka Asekun, Chairman, Board of Directors, Wema Bank Plc; Segun Oloketuyi, MD/CEO, Wema Bank Plc; and Demola Adebise, Deputy Managing Director, Wema Bank Plc; at the launch of ALAT powered by Wema Bank, held in Lagos, Tuesday.

Bi-Courtney set to celebrate MMA2 at 10 Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Activities marking the 10thAnniversary of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) started on Sunday with a thanksgiving service at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church, Ikeja, Lagos, at 10am. MMA2, operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) concession agreement between the Federal Government and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), a member of The Resort Group, is the first success-

ful privately-funded Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) airport terminal in Nigeria. It was inaugurated in 2007 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. A statement by the Head of Corporate Communications of BASL, Steve Omolale, noted that the thanksgiving service will be followed by a press conference and the unveiling of the star prize of the Fly and Win promo, a Kia Rio saloon car, partly sponsored by Dana Air, on Monday by the Chairman of The Resort Group, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN).

Other consolation prizes to be won in the promo include 15 flight tickets to various destinations donated by the airlines operating from MMA2. The statement said there will be a Jumat service on Friday to be attended by dignitaries from various walks of life as part of the celebration, which will be rounded off with the grand finale of the promo on Friday, May 26, 2017, where prizes will be presented to various winners. To participate in the promo, a passenger flying through MMA2 terminal to any desti-

nation is encouraged to collect a ticket at the Screening Point, fill his or her details, drop it at the Final Departure and wait for the final draw on May 26, 2017. The statement further explained that BASL would continue to show “a demonstrable commitment to aviation infrastructure development in Nigeria having proven to be a credible, reliable and resilient partner that consistently sets and maintains high standards in terminal operations in the last one decade of MMA2’s existence”.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has lifted ban on the restricted 41 items listed as ineligible for foreign exchange, but only for the small businesses. The apex bank in a circular yesterday noted that importers of items classified as not valid for forex with transactions value of $20,000 and below per quarter shall now qualify for allocation of foreign exchange. Consequently, the restriction still exists for businesses with transaction value above $20,000 per quarter. In June 2015, less than a month after President Muhammadu Buhari took office, the CBN placed capital controls on the country’s

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CBN lifts forex ban on 41 ineligible items for SMEs

flow of foreign exchange in a bid to conserve scarce forex. The CBN listed 41 items as ineligible for foreign exchange via the official window to include; toothpick, tomato paste, rice, cement, margarine, private jets. Godwin Emefiele, governor of the CBN, had argued that aim of the restriction was to drive local production of goods and services within the Nigerian system. Emefiele had said Nigeria could not continue to import items like toothpick with scarce foreign exchange. On Monday, Vice-Pres-

ident Yemi Osinbajo said the federal government was nudging the CBN to replace some of the 41 items not eligible for foreign exchange in a bid to stabilise the forex market. “In stabilising the macroeconomic environment, we’ve focused on aligning our fiscal and monetary policy, and nudging the central bank in the general direction of allowing a more market-determined exchange rate,” Osinbajo had said. “We are also working on replacing some of the 41 items not valid for foreign exchange with a more trade policy driven alternative.

Taking into account those items that are required and locally unavailable, which we must continue to import.” Isaac Okorafor, the CBN spokesman, said the bank remains resolute in its plan to converge foreign exchange rates in the country. The bank said only $65.94 million out of the $100 million offered by it at the inter-bank wholesale transactions concluded on Wednesday, as dollar glut looms in the country. On Wednesday, the bank offered another $150 million to be auctioned at the wholesale windows of the inter-bank market.

Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde, Managing Director/CEO, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Chief Kola Jamodu (CFR), Chairman, Nigerian Breweries Plc and Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku, Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos recently.

Buhari delighted at forex market stability, naira progress The Naira, on Thursday closed at a slightly appreciable rate of 389.2 gaining less than one point from the previous day’s price of N390 per US dollar at the parallel market, this is just as President Muhammodu Buhari was delighted to hear that the forex market is stabilising at the level that it is at the moment. The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, earlier yesterday briefed the president Buhari on the stability in the Foreign Exchange market and other activities of the apex bank. In fact, the local currency at the official spot window also appreciated to 305.7 from depreciated rate of 306.25 sold on Wednesday. But the naira, dropped by

four points against pound, compare to 491 traded on the previous day, however, rebound against Euro at 420 exchange rate from 425 sold on Wednesday. The currency, also slip at the Investors and Exporters FX window, traded 383.19 per dollar against 382.64 exchanged a day before but remained unchanged at the Bureau De Change (BDC) window, the naira was sold at N362 to the Greenback. Meanwhile, Emefiele, spoke to State House correspondents after a closeddoor meeting with the President in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, said that Buhari was delighted over the stability in the forex market. “We briefed him regarding the activities so far and

he was very delighted to hear that the market is stabilising at the level that it is right now. According to the CBN boss, the parallel market is currently stabilising at between N380 and N385 to a dollar. “Basically as it is expected what we normally do is from time to time to brief the President about activities about the Central Bank of Nigeria. “Particularly at this time as it relates to the efforts that the central bank is doing to stabilise the forex market, “I am saying the parallel market which currently stabilises at between N380 and N385,’’ he said. Emefiele said the increase in crude oil production and export were the major factors responsible for the sta-

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bility in the forex market. He added that the crude oil prices which have been oscillating between 50 and 56 dollars per barrel also helped in boosting the nation’s revenue position.

Diamond Bank grows assets to N2tr in Q1 2017 Diamond Bank in a statement last week posted that the lender’s interest and similar income grew by 27 per cent to N44.5 billion year-on-year, while the asset base leapfrogged to N2.07 trillion from N2.049 per cent, representing 1.2 per cent with personal operating cost shrinking by 3 per cent, reflecting management’s prudent resource use. The Bank’s performance scorecard for the first three months of the business year as made available to journalists on the floor of the Exchange, reflects strong growth in asset base, customer base, quality service delivery, product development and deployment of cuttingedge technology to drive its operations. According to the Group Managing Director, Mr Uzoma Dozie, despite the inclement operating environment that clouded the period under review, the gains of the last business year especially in customer acquisition, product development and the deepening of the Bank’s retail

strategy, helped in drilling a seamless business foothold and expansion in all market segments. He said: “building upon positive momentum in 2016, Diamond Bank commenced 2017 focused on harnessing further benefits from its technologyled retail strategy. In particular, the Bank continued to focus on cost containment, driving operational efficiencies, and the roll-out of technology and innovation to improve customer experiences and access to financial services. The Bank’s strategy to expand reach and service through digital channels has helped customers connect to new markets…” A look at the unaudited financial statement for business activities ended Friday, March 31, 2017 show that Profit before Tax (PBT) declined to N5.6 billion from N6.6 billion in the previous year while the Bank grew its interest income year on year to N44.5 billion, representing an increase of 27 per cent.

UBA introduces mobile payments *919# Magic Banking United Bank for Africa (UBA) has introduced a full-fledged banking platform, tagged UBA Magic Banking and enabled by dialling *919# within Nigeria. The USSD code *919# enables customers to do a multitude of tasks such as: open UBA accounts, transfer funds to UBA and other banks, buy airtime, pay bills and access a mini statement. Speaking about the product, the Bank’s Group Head, Consumer and Digital Banking, Dr. Adeyinka Adedeji stated: “Not only does this code work on all phone types, it is fast and convenient and does not require data on the phone to send money. It also allows a higher transaction limit of up to N1m per day with the UBA Secure Pass (formerly token).” Dwelling on the specifics, Adedeji noted that to send money to a UBA account for example, the user should dial *919*3# from their phone number registered with UBA and follow the simple steps prompted

by the phone. Also, by dialing *919*32#, the customer can send money to a UBA Prepaid Card and to other banks by dialing *919*4#. You can top up your airtime by dialing *919*Amount# and third party top-up can be done with *919*Phone number*Amount#. For a full range of services, a customer will dial *919# The Group Managing Director, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka also noted that the introduction of the new products is in line with the Bank’s policy of democratising banking on the continent by reaching out to the unbanked through technology driven platforms that are simple, efficient and user friendly. “We are committed to innovating through products and services in the financial technology space that will ensure our customers have the best banking experience with all our service channels, and we have committed huge financial investments towards achieving this.”

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NB Plc shareholders approve N28.4bn dividend, additional shares Afolabi Adesola Shareholders of Nigerian Breweries Plc have approved a dividend of N28.4 billion for the 2016 financial year. The dividend, approved at the company’s 71st Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday, translates to N3.58 per share and is 25 percent lower than N38.059 billion declared as dividend in the previous year. The shareholders equally approved an increase in the authorized share capital of the Company from N4 billion to N5 billion by the creation of additional 2 billion ordinary share of 50kobo each. However, Shareholders who spoke at the meeting noted that the company’s performance in spite of the very challenging operating environment, stood out as a shining example for other manufacturers to emulate. The shareholders stated that the 2016 results and the dividend pay-out are strong signals of the resilience of the company in

the face of the apparent challenges of the economy. Mr. Sola Abodunrin and Chief Shotunde Shopeju, both shareholders, expressed confidence that the company remains in good stead to weather the present storm and deliver good returns to shareholders in the future. “I congratulate the company for remaining strong even in the storm. The shareholders are happy that the company is always coming up with new initiatives to bring good harvest and returns,” Shopeju said. Pastor Williams Adebayo from Abeokuta, Ogun state, another shareholder, congratulated the company for the 70th year anniversary and lauded it for creating jobs for thousands of Nigerians through its local sourcing initiatives. Theophilus Adegboye from Oshogbo, Osun State urged his fellow shareholders to commend the company for proposing a 100% dividend payout at a time many quoted companies were unable to pay dividend to their shareholders.

SEC dissolves Ikeja hotels board over crisis

… Appoints Anthony Idigbe Interim board chairman Bonny Amadi The endless feud among board members of Ikeja Hotels Plc has incurred the wrath of the apex capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has swiftly wadded into the matter and dissolved the board. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a release made available to Daily Times Nigeria, said that it dissolved the board of Ikeja Hotels Plc due to unresolved internal crisis involving some majority shareholders of Ikeja Hotels Plc The Commission said this proactive measure has become necessary in order not to allow the warring parties take certain actions that would give them an advantage over one another. According to the SEC, to forestall chaos in the organization, the Com-

mission and other distinguished personalities, had previously held various meetings with the existing Board towards resolving the crises but the company continues to be plagued with unhealthy Corporate Governance practices in disregard with the Code of Corporate Governance for public companies, adding that as a public company, it is paramount that the activities of the company are conducted within the confines of existing corporate governance regulations in the Nigerian capital market, to ensure the protection of minority shareholders and other investors. “Having failed to resolve its lingering crisis, the Commission in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 to protect investors and the integrity of the securities market.

Tonna Ejifor, Vice President, Debt Solutions (r) and Lolade Sasore, Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications (l) receiving the ‘Most Innovative Investment Firm’ award on behalf of FBNQuest from Maher Jarmakani, Group co-CEO Jagal, at the BusinessDay Top 25 Most Innovative Companies & Institutions in Nigeria award ceremony… recently.

Equities market year-to-date loss closes’ at -2.6%

Adesola Afolabi

Equities trading on the Nigerian Stock Exchange extended a gaining streak to the fifth consecutive session, thereby moderating year to date losses to -2.6 percent. Lead market indicators recorded an increase of 0.19 percent each. The All Share Index which opened Thursday’s trading session at 26,116.79 points closed 50 points higher to close at 26,166.80 points. Similarly the market capitalisation settled at N9.045 trillion after gaining N18 billion in the course of the day’s trad-

ing. Market activity however showed a decline as investors in 5,106 deals transacted a total volume of 255.6 million shares worth N2.5 billion, compared to a total volume of 264.5 million shares valued at N2.9 billion transacted in 3,958 deals previously. Zenith Bank emerged the most traded equity for the day, accounting for 42 million shares worth N661.6 million. FBN Holdings came second with a total of 41.2 million shares valued at N145.7 million and UBA traded 24.9 million shares worth N159.3 million.

Guaranty sold 16.3 million shares amounting to N435.8 million, while Air Service transacted 15.2 million shares valued at N65.1 million Market breadth closed positive as the price movement chart showed 26 gainers were paired against 16 losers. International Breweries recorded the highest gain of 9.3 percent to close at N19.50, Fidson followed with a growth of 9.09 percent to close at N1.44 per share and Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) appreciated 4.80 percent to close at N2.62 per share. Continental Reinsur-

ance was next with a gain of 4.67 percent to close at N1.12, while UAC-Prop gained 4.57 percent to close at N1.83 per share. Conversely, Stanbic recorded the highest loss for the day, dropping by 9.62 percent to close at N24.81 per share. Axa Mansard trailed with a loss of 7.5 percent to close at N1.48, while Unity Bank was down by 7.41 percent to close at 50 kobo per share. Jaiz Bank and Honeywell Flour Mills also lost 4.55 percent and 4.27 percent each, to close at N1.05 and N1.12 per share respectively.

Fidelity bank lauds FG’s focus on SME’s/Agric Bonny Amadi

Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc has commended the federal government on its commitment to boost the nation’s economy through increased commitment to the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture. Chairman, Fidelity Bank, Mr. Ernest Ebi, while lauding the government’s commitment to the real sector, said that such development tallies with the bank’s commitment to the real sector as it will further enhance its commitment to agriculture and SMEs. Ebi said “hence the

..As Ebi assures strict adherence to dividend policy

emphasis of government is on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and agriculture, Fidelity bank is also focusing on growing the reals sector , supporting Nigeria in its growth agenda and at the same time empowering cross section of Nigerians to grow their business, contributing to the nation’s economic growth through SME’ s and agriculture” Mr. Ernest Ebi, gave the assurance at the bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos on Thursday, shortly after shareholders had endorsed 14

kobo per share dividend payment and approved appointment of new directors, including Ebi. He assured the shareholders of commitment to growing earnings

through increased investments in SMEs, agriculture, among new opportunities that 2017 provides, driving higher dividend payments and increasing earnings.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

26,166.80 5,106.00 255,647,793.00 2,452,523,440.42 9,045,302,101,604.97

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0.2 % Th e local b o urse record e d g ains f or t h e 5t h co nsecu tive tra din g sessio n as invest ors co n tin u e d t o t a k e positio n in larg e ca p st ocks o n t h e exch a n g e. Th us, t h e NSE ASI close d 0.2 % hig h er t o se t tle a t 26,166.80 p oin ts w hile YTD loss e ase d t o 2.6 % . Invest ors g ain e d N18.0b n as m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n rose t o N9. 0t n.Th e p ositive close w as m ajorly drive n by g ains in NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (+3.2 %), ZE NIT H (+1.5 %) a n d IN TBRE W (+9.3 %). H o w ever, activity level w a n e d as volu m e a n d valu e tra d e d dip p e d 3.4 % a n d 15.3 % t o 255.6m u nits a n d N2.5b n resp ectively. M ix e d Pe r f o r m a nce acr oss Sect o rs Sect or p erf orm a nce w as mixe d as 3 in dices g ain e d w hile 2 d eclin e d. Th e Co nsu m er G o o ds in d ex t o p p e d sect or g ain ers, u p 0.3 % o n t h e b ack o f re n e w e d in t erest in NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (+3.2 %) a n d IN TBRE W (+9.3 %) w hile t h e O il & G as in d ex f ollo w e d suit, a d din g 0.3 % o w in g t o g ains in O A N D O (+4.4 %). Lik e w ise, t h e Ba n kin g in d ex a d d e d 0.3 % d u e t o a n u p tick in ZE NIT H (+1.5 %) a n d ETI (+1.7 %). Co nversely, t h e Ind ustrial G o o ds a n d Insura nce in dices slid 1.2 % a n d

Tick er INTBRE W FIDSO N N A HC O C O NTINSURE U A C-PROP M A YB A KER O ANDO TRA NSC ORP AIRSERVICE AIIC O

Price (N) 19.50 1.44 2.62 1.12 1.83 0.93 6.83 0.95 4.52 0.55

Price Ch g % 9.3 % 9.1 % 4.8 % 4.7 % 4.6 % 4.5 % 4.4 % 4.4 % 3.9 % 3.8 %

Tick er V olu m e (m) ZENITHB A N K 42.1 FBN H 41.2 UB A 24.9 G U ARA N TY 16.3 AIRSERVICE 15.2 DIA M O N D BN K 14.7 A CCESS 11.8 FIDELITYBK 8.2 FC M B 6.9 TRA NSC ORP 6.1 To p 10 Tr a d es b y V alu e

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25,000

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d eclin e d. IN TBRE W (+9.3 %), FIDS O N (+9.1 %) a n d N A H C O (+4.8 %) t o p p e d t h e

In t h e N ASD O TC exch a n g e, t o t al volu m e tra d e d dip p e d 25.3 % t o 29,900 u nits w hile valu e tra d e d d eclin e d 9.6 % t o N4.0m. O nly W A M C O tra d e d t o d ay.

M a cr o e c o n o m ic G ist A f t er Presid e n t M u h a m m a d u Bu h ari s a bse nce fro m t h e w e e kly Fe d eral

Term of t h e d a y D e m u tu aliz a tio n is w he n a m u t u al co m p a ny o w n e d by its N o v a t i oen m b ers co nverts in to users/m a co m p a ny o w n e d by sh are h old ers. In e f f ect,a process t h e users/m e m b ers exch a n g e t h eir e m ploye d by a f u tures cle arin g h o use rig h ts o f use f or sh ares in t h e d e m u t u aliz e d com p a ny

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Stories by Ebere Chibuzor A caterer has identified the hospitality industry as a sector that is saddled with the responsibility of rendering services to humanity. The professional cook, Mrs Grace Charles Robert who owns the ever popular Calabar Kitchen in Ajao Estate area of Lagos recently made the observation to the Daily Times, saying that caterers should do as much as possible to satisfy their clients, even though some clients are insatiable in terms of services. She said satisfying the customers will make the business grow bigger and even more profitable, stressing that she is out to offer quality services, such as house warming, birthdays, naming ceremonies and weddings. Although, Mrs Roberts said very rich people such as corporate bodies, politicians and others come to her canteen to enjoy themselves but that she has equally made provisions for the middle class and lower class. “My food is for everyone that can afford my meals. All depends ones pocket, because my prices are determined by what and what I used in preparing my food, she said. She however, noted that cooking business does not come without challenges.

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“There are lots of challenges as far as this business is concern. There are lots of competitors out there but my excellent spirit distinguishes me among my competitors. Many cook food but not many cook good and natural food. Another challenge is the area of the staffs, the inability to discharge their duty very well, giving the fact that cooking environment is a working environment. Another major challenge is in the areas of staffs recruitment and regular changing of these staffs was a big issue when we just started”.

Robert Speaking further on the challenges, she informed that it was very difficult and one had more or less power to keep some set of people as staff, maintaining that the tax in cooking business is so high. She however, suggested that one could use good wages to keep workers that are hardworking. Besides, good salary, the caterer advised that it was equally important for one to make out quality time to call them in order, saying that such gesture could give them some sense of belonging and make them know that they not only

working for somebody but for themselves too. Having been in cooking business for over 20 years, Mrs.Roberts said, as long as this business is concerned, she does not have any regret, emphasizing, the dream she has for the business is even more than what he expected. “I am happy am not just cooking but cooking good food that one would eat and appreciates”, she proudly boasted. Recounting how the business started 20 years ago, she said, it started about 20 years back at a very small shop at Masha

area in Surulere, Lagos with a chair and a table. She further said that her long stay with her late mother at a very tender age helped gave her an edge over her contemporaries, adding that “These are some of the things that shaped me into wha i am today. Apart from these, I was also supported by my husband and siblings”. As a young lady at 20, Mrs Robert said she preferred to have something doing than living an idle life, so she ventured in cooking business. On her achievement so far, she said, “Well, it

NTDC to partner with NANTA, says DG The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho Coker, has stressed the need to redefine the tourism sector, “a redefinition of what tourism is as an industry, as a site and as a channel through which we drive the increase in consumption of tourism assets in Nigeria.” “Our initial focus is on domestic tourism, to make the best use of what we have and consume more of Nigeria”, he said. Coker said this during the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The NTDC boss, who described the Corporation as a corporate member of NANTA, expressed the

NTDC D-G, Mr. Folorunsho Coker (middle); National President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Bankole Bernand; 1st Deputy President of NANTA, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye and others in a group photograph during a courtesy call on the DG NTDC at the Tourism Headquarters in Abuja recently

readiness of the Corporation to be a worthy partner to NANTA in championing the course of tourism in Nigeria, and collaborate

with the association on the area of statistics and data collection, to enable private investors know which state has potentials to explore

and develop. Coker said that public and private partnership would boost the tourism agenda of Nigeria.

Contributing, National President of NANTA, Mr. Bankole Bernard, earlier in his speech described the appointment of Folorunsho

has not been easy at all, though it has been part and parcel of me. This is the business I have been doing since my tender year with late mum. However, I imbibe the idea of my late mum and tapped into it. My husband and my sibling have greatly supporting me. Most time, my family and I share our time for the realization of this dream”, she said. ”This is because I enjoy what I do. I love cooking with passion but the most joyful part is when you cook, people come in and eat with appreciation. Each time I cook It gives me joy. Cooking is my talent”, she added. Advising young ladies who don’t have a job, the caterer suggested that they should take up cooking as a profession, adding that cooking is not just cooking for the house but a trade that they can equally make money from. ”In this case, young ladies and even men, old or young must be focused; the fact remains that in a cooking environment, there is a whole lot of work as it is not easy to feed the public. Be that as it may, it is a very lucrative trade.

Coker as a blessing to the tourism sector, saying, “I am sure that the good work he did with the Lagos tourism would be replicated in the 36 states in Nigeria.” Bernard expressed dissatisfaction about the manner in which the promotion of tourism is being managed in Nigeria, saying, “Tourism has not been well developed, promoted and packaged because the country had wholly depended and focused on the oil sector. Tourism is everything. We all have to embrace it and take it seriously”. The NANTA National President who called for a conscious investment in the promotion of domestic tourism in Nigeria, described the country as a potential tourism market, with a vibrant and dynamic business environment especially with the improved Nigerian’s image under the present administration.

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Africa’s troubled giant: Reflections on economic recession in Nigeria Continued from last week…

This is true because what we are experiencing now is not new to us as effectively, Nigeria has not learnt from history. In the 1980s a similar collapse of oil prices led our economy into a recession. Like I mentioned earlier, Nigeria discovered oil in the 70’s almost at the same time the price of oil was rising, hence the boom. (Dele, Mufu, Victor) in their research work commissioned by the African Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) on “the Nigerian Economy and Economic Responses since 1980’ wrote that between 1973 and 1981, crude oil prices rose significantly from $2 to $14.33 per barrel by 1978. In 1979, its posted price had changed six times to $29.27 by December of same year. It further rose to $37 in 1980 and hit $40 by January 1981. Soon after that, the prices tumbled to $18 by 1983 and $10 by 1985. Similarly, the production capacity was reduced as the nation’s quota fell from 2.3million bpd to about 1.3million bpd. Because of the increasing flow of cheap money, and the neglect of agriculture which before then was contributing 48.79% to GDP but later fell to 29.75%, the nation’s food import bill rose astronomically from N100m before 1973 to N1.5billion by 1981 (Aribisala, 1983) Our military administrators did not know what to do with money yet they did not save such that by the time the cut in quota set in accompanied by drop in prices it was evident that we were in a serious situation without any buffers. Then came the balance of payment crisis, mounting debt and debt servicing burden, deepening food shortage crisis, mounting

Hon. Chike Okafor unemployment, galloping inflation and deteriorating standard of living. Nigeria became classified as a low income country. In all of this we did not think to diversify our economy even when it had been obvious that overdependence on oil is like sitting on a keg of gunpowder. It is a grave indication that we have not got it right with the governance of the economy which at best has been very poor at all levels. It has been riddled with mismanagement and funds channeled away from high need areas such as health, agriculture and education. By 2010 estimates, 70% of the Nigerian population live below the poverty line while our GDP per capita at 2015 stands at $2,548 representing 20% of world average according to statistic from Trading Economics. Michael Ogbeidi, an Associate Professor in the Department of History and Strategic Studies, of the University of Lagos, Nigeria in a published work for the Journal of Nigerian Studies said, “Indeed, it is a paradox that Nigeria, the world’s eighth largest exporter of crude oil,

a country endowed with many resources, still has more than 70 percent of its population living below the poverty line as a result of corruption and economic mismanagement. Pathetically, the logic of the Nigerian political leadership class has been that of self-service as some of the leaders are mired in the pursuit of selfish and personal goals at the expense of broader national interests. Consequently, emphasis has been on personal aggrandisement and self-glorification with the result that corruption has become an euphemism for explaining political leadership in Nigeria in relation to the management of national wealth”. A lot still needs to be done to lay the foundation for economic recovery, sustainable long-term economic growth and inclusive prosperity. The economy must indeed be diversified. The problems that have arisen have not been handled in the way that it should, either to minimise the problem or eliminate it. The value chain for strengthening higher revenue and export earnings from agriculture to light manufacturing, from oil to

petrochemicals and refining, from solid minerals to industrial production, from ICT to other services including education and tourism, needs to be tapped. RECESSION AND THE WAR AGAINST TERROR Lamido Sanusi said, “Our economy, at least in part, created terrorism by simply not creating the opportunities for these young people”. An idle mind they say is the devil’s workshop. Set up in 2002, but gaining prominence 2009, 2011 the Boko Haram sect has been a pain in the sides of the country. They took control of certain parts of North Eastern Nigeria (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states) and had roots in a few neighbouring countries such as Cameroon and Niger. They grew to be branded a terrorist group by global standards and at one time classified as the most deadly terrorist group after ISIS. Their aim was to establish an Islamic State and eradicate all forms of Western education. The tale of the mayhem they unleashed in the Northern part of the nation is alarming as it has been reported that over 20,000

people have been killed and of that number 86 are children. 2.3million have been displaced from their homes while of that number 250,000 have fled the nation to other countries. In 2014, the world woke up to the shocking news of an attack at a school in Chibok, Borno State where they kidnapped 300 school girls drawing the concern and ire of the international community. While we grapple with the above scene, the effects of this group’s insurgency have been felt significantly on the growth of the economy as there was a drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the nation. According to the World Investment Report (WIR) 2013, FDI flows into Nigeria dropped by 21% in just one year from $8.9 billion in 2011 to $7 billion in 2012. This monumental loss was created by the lack of confidence in the minds of foreign investors on the security situation in the nation. At a time some foreign governments advised their citizens to be wary of Nigeria because of the security concerns. As a direct result, companies especially those operating within the region closed shops, there was massive loss of jobs, mass exodus of people from the area while the transportation and tourism sector was badly affected as no one in his sane mind was ready to place himself or family in harm’s way venturing into the region. Coupled with the above, the Nigerian government had to pool its dwindling resources in order to quell the insurgency. The result of government’s effort today is that security has gradually returned to the affected areas in the northeast of the nation, normalcy is gradually returning as a lot of those displaced

have come back to rebuild which is a testimony of the military’s success in taking control of the situation and eradicating every trace of the sect. Although there exists pockets of violence in the area, they are being effectively contained. Winning this war on terrorism is a necessity as it is one of the ways of improving the economic position of the nation. Companies will return, jobs will be restored as unemployment reduces, there will be significant increase in FDIs, tourism and the income from same will be boosted and those who had abandoned their farms will return to same thus lifting the revenue from agriculture. We must however acknowledge that it will take a lot to rebuild and resettle the area and I want to use this medium to say that we owe a debt of gratitude for the assistance of some countries to the success of the fight against terrorism in our land and also use this medium to say that as we rebuild the region and the nation as well their assistance will be highly invaluable. Evidently, poverty in that region needs to be eradicated while the citizenry need proper education. The abundant resources available in that area need also to be harnessed in order to create gainful employment for the youths. If we correct the effects from the misrule of past administrations and provide these basic needs to the people it will go a long way in improving their lot. WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR? Presently, our government under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has taken immediate giant strides in order to recover the economy. Below are some of the major moves which have begun to yield positive results:

“Our economy, at least in part, created terrorism by simply not creating the opportunities for these young people”. An idle mind they say is the devil’s workshop. Set up in 2002, but gaining prominence 2009, 2011 the Boko Haram sect has been a pain in the sides of the country. They took control of certain parts of North Eastern Nigeria (Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states) and had roots in a few neighbouring countries such as Cameroon and Niger.

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Property

NIA, NMRC declare support for FISH Stories by Babajide Okeowo The Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIA and The Nigerian Mortgage Refinance Company, NMRC have both pledged their support for the Federal Integrated Staff Housing programme (FISH), put in place to address the housing deficit of civil servants in the country. The President, NIA, Tonye Braide promised that the institute would participate in the FISH programme by expanding on the ideas postulated therein. “What may be needed could be the adjustment to meet a Nigerian Operating model in addition, the institute can also provide value added services to assist with bulk purchase/ procurement, insurance management, and information services and supply chain management.” Similarly, his counterpart at the NMRC, Prof. Charles Iyangete, the Managing Director, has pledged that his organisa-

tion will partner in delivering an innovative as well as constructive mortgage financing of affordable houses to civil servants, while he also revealed that the memorandum of un-

derstanding entered with his organisation, will enable them and other relevant agencies partnering in the FISH Programme, to ensure that the housing deficit experienced by pub-

anchored by the office of the federal civil service of the federation, entered into partnerships with ten primary mortgage bankers to facilitate prompt processing of mortgage

L – R: Chairman, implementation committee Mr. Yemi Adelakun; Managing Director, Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company Plc (NMRC), Prof. Charles Inyangete; Executive Director, Corporate Strategy and Partnerships, NMRC, Dr. Chika Akporji; Representative of Minister of Finance, Dr. Bakari Wadinga and Executive Secretary, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board, Mrs Hannatu Fika, during the signing of Federal Government Integrated Staff Housing programme (FISH), MoU in Abuja, recently.

High percentage of building blocks substandard – Expert Citing a study by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), which suggested that that only five percent of Nigerian blocks are produced (molded) to specifications, The Head of Department of Building, University of Lagos, Prof. Godwin Idoro, identified four main factors affecting block making in the country. These are: governmentrelated causes, designrelated causes, construction-related causes and material-related cause. According to the Don, a study by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), suggested that that only five percent of Nigerian blocks are produced (moulded) to specifications. This, he said, presupposes that 95 per cent of the sandcrete blocks in circulation or that are used for construction are sub-

lic servants are resolved within the best possible time. The FISH programme, an initiative of the President Mohammadu Buhari led Federal Government,

standard. He argued that there must be development of codes and standards on sandcrete blocks by government agencies in collaboration with research institutions and professional bodies and regular training of block manufacturers on the standards. “Governments should make it mandatory for blocks to carry the name of producers, brand name, date of manufacture and expiration like other manufactured products. Development and adoption of standard production flow chart by block producers. The issue of task force is a government responsibility and no private body can do that all alone,” Idoro said. Similarly, stakeholders in the block moulding sub-sector of the country’s building and construction industry have called on the

Federal and state governments to institute a body empowered by legislation to monitor the quality of building blocks being produced in the country. They are convinced that such effort will help prevent cases of collapsed building in the country. The consensus was made last week at a workshop organised by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) Igando-Ikotun Cell, Lagos. The theme of the workshop was: “Economic Recession and Inflation: Sustainable quality in the production of Sandcrete Blocks and Allied Products.” At the workshop, the BCPG Ikotun Cell Coordinator, Mrs. Adekemi Okusaga, a quantity surveyor, said the theme was carefully selected to address one of the main challenges in the building environment.

applications with Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. The scheme was designed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation in 2016 to alleviate the housing challenges experienced by civil servants in Abuja and other state capitals of the nation and administered through an inter-Ministerial Committee comprising Pertinent Secretaries, Managing directors, Directors-General, Executive Secretaries and other officials of government Earlier, the Chairman of FISH Committee and Permanent Secretary, Common Services in the office of the Head of service, Yemi Adelakun said the major problem facing the programme includes difficulties to allocation and acquisition of land from the federal and state governments, provision of infrastructures at minimal and subsidized costs, additional sources of funding for construction and mortgages at single digit interest rates among others.

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How to Make Money from Real Estate Business The most common source of real estate profit is the appreciation, the increase in the value of the property in question. This is achieved in different ways for different types of real estate. And, most importantly, it is only realized through selling or refinancing. Raw Land The most obvious source of appreciation for undeveloped land is, of course, developing it. As cities expand, land outside the limits becomes more and more valuable because of the potential for it to be purchased by developers. Then developers build houses that raise that value even further. Appreciation in land can also come from discoveries of valuable minerals or materials, provided that the buyer holds the rights. An extreme example of this would be striking oil, but appreciation can also come from gravel deposits, trees and so on. Residential Property When looking at residential properties, location is often the biggest factor in appreciation. As the neighborhood around a home evolves, adding transit routes, schools, shopping centers, playgrounds and so on, the value climbs. Of course, this trend can also work in reverse, with home values falling as a neighborhood decays. Home improvements can also spur appreciation, and this is something a prop-

erty owner can directly control. Putting in a new bathroom, upgrading to a heated garage and remodeling to an open concept kitchen are just some of the ways a property owner may try to increase the value of a home. Many of these techniques have been refined to high-return fixes by property flippers who specialize in adding value to a home in a short time. Commercial Property Commercial property gains value for the same reasons as the previous two types: location, development and improvements. The best commercial properties are in demand, and that drives the price up on them. (For related reading, see 7 Steps To A Hot Commercial Real Estate Deal.) Commercial properties can produce income from the aforementioned sources - with basic rent again being the most common - but can also add one more in the form of option income. Many commercial tenants will pay fees for contractual options like the right of first refusal on the office next door. These are essentially options that tenants pay a premium to hold, whether they exercise them or not. Options income is sometimes used for raw land and even residential property, but they are far from common

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