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‘Nigerian economy on firm recovery drive’

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

The chairman of Nigeria Finance Commissioners Forum, Mr. Mahmoud Sali Yunusa, has said that the Nigerian economy would certainly exit recession by the third quarter of 2017 plus or minus. Yunusa, who is also the Adamawa State Commissioner of

Finance, reaffirmed this in an exclusive interview with The Daily Times in Abuja, saying that latest indices have shown that the Nigerian economy is on firm recovery drive. According to him, the release of the second tranche of the Paris Club Refund will enable the state governments to offset salaries arrears and pensions. Continued on page 12

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Nigerians hail 12 NJC for recalling suspended judges

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No rift between Upper chamber, Executive –Senate spokesman Continued from page 1 ate, Senate spokesman, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi Sabi, has denied such, adding that the rift only exists in the minds of certain people. He insisted that the Senate has always been supportive of the Buhari administration. Sabi disclosed that the Senate has so far confirmed 185 out of the 196 nominees from President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that only 11 nominees were rejected on principle, saying that the development indicates that the Senate has granted 94.4 per cent requests from Buhari. Sabi stated this during an exclusive interview with the editorial team of The Daily Times in Abuja on Friday.

Insisting that there is a normal relationship between the two arms of government, the Senate spokesman stated however that while the National Assembly has been supportive of the executive in achieving their set agenda, it does so only in such manners that guarantee the sustenance of equity and upholds the rule of law, and their oath of office. Sabi further explained that the assumption that the Senate was rejecting Buhari’s nominees out of antagonism is false and mischievous, adding that Senate had good reasons for rejecting some nominees of the President. He said: “The fundamental issue is simply that democracy said these three arms of government, the executive, the legislature and

the judiciary must be independent of one another. And in being independent of one another, you must exercise checks and balances. And as the legislature, we must observe the mood of the people we are representing. So if something is wrong, we have to say it is wrong. Anybody can be wrong, if something comes from the President, it may not be wrong?” Giving examples why some nominees were not confirmed, Sabi explained that the nomination offended the tenets of the Federal character and provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). On whether the National Assembly was coerced into making its budget public, Sabi said the lawmakers were not under any

An official of Interfaith Peace Network (m), distributing snacks to women and children, during a courtesy visit to the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs’) camp in New Kichingoro in Abuja… on Sunday.

form of pressure as it has been part of the legislative agenda of the 8th Senate to make reforms in governance. He said:” We set the idea and the target for ourselves, and it is within that context that the Senate President when asked by the various Civil Society Organisations, said we already had taken a decision to do that but at the right time we are going to make it open. If we were under pressure, we would have done that last year.” Senator Sabi also dispelled the belief that Senate stayed action on some Anti-Corruption Bills including the recently passed Mutual Assistance in Criminal matters and other foreign Matters Bill in order to frustrate the fight against corruption by the Buhari administration. The Bill, according to him, was particularly delayed due to technicalities involved, especially having to do with the sovereignty of Nigeria, besides the fact that such a sensitive bill has to go through a whole process of legislation to become law. The bill, he explained, involves criminality and as such is not what you can be passed with the eyes closed. He said: “Like you rightly said, this is one of the Anti-Corruption Bills. I recall last month, I was asked by the media why the Senate is not supportive of the Anti-Corruption fight, and I told them that the subject of Anti-Corruption is complex and interconnected. Any Bill that is being sent to us is not a bill that you can just close your

Govs, Senators, corrupt elite fingered in rally against Magu

Ï` ƋƋƕ Ə ƈ ƆƏ ƍƋ ƆƗ Ɛ ƒ Ɨ Ƌƈ Ɔ &0 6ƎƏƐ ƗƑƏƈ L Ƒô Ƅ Ɔ ƅƆ éSource Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Strong indications emerged on Sunday night that the recent rally organised by a group, GLOCCOLAC, against the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, was sponsored and financed by certain influential individuals to thwart the fight against graft. Members of GLOCCOLAC, who wore branded T-shits with different inscriptions, had stormed the headquarters of the EFCC in Abuja and demanded the removal of Magu. But a reliable source who spoke on the motive behind the rally, confided in The Daily Times that the rally was sponsored by certain governors, some senators and influential personalities who are either being tried by the EFCC or on its watch list. The source, who sought ano-

nymity as the matter is under investigation, added that the sponsors of the rally were aware that Magu was outside the country, saying that the protesters had been directed to vandalise the EFCC headquarters to erroneously prove that Magu is not fit for the job. The source said: “But we know their game plans. And that was why we directed the security operatives to be circumspect in dealing with them as they really provoked the operatives during their protest. “Don’t forget that they have been directed to vandalise our office to show disappointment since Magu was outside the county at that time. “Just imagine protesters in the front of the EFCC Headquarters shouting in front of our operatives and demanding that Magu must quit with different posters. “But our operatives were calm during the rally because we

knew that they were sponsored. “At the time of the protest, Magu was in Malawi where he and others were attending the Heads of Anti-Corruption Meeting in Commonwealth where crucial issues on war against corruption were being discussed.” The source, who spoke in confidence, further stated that,” We know that some governors are not happy over our investigation on Paris Club refunds. “Many of them employed consultants who did not do any work but diverted certain staggering amount in the name of paying consultants. “You will recall that a certain consultant went to court to claim that he was not paid but some cronies were paid for doing nothing. Though the parties have also explored out of court settlement on the matter, we are painstakingly doing our job on the issue. “We also have petitions of

financial crimes, diversion of state funds and misappropriation against some of the sponsors and they are aware that we are closing on them.” But the source further disclosed that no amount of distraction would prevent the EFCC from stopping some cabals who are bent on taking over the country. He said: “We have a message for certain cabals in this country. We know that they have sworn to get back at Magu. But they are on the watch list of the EFCC. Certain cartels who are on the verge of taking over Nigeria will fail. Ordinary Nigerians support our crusade. Only the corrupt elite and their cronies are against us. “But we are not deterred by their infamous action of sponsoring rally at a time when all the stakeholders are looking for ways to end recession and develop the country. We have to liberate this country and it is a task that must be done.”

eyes and pass in a hurry because it deals with criminal matters. “It is worst a tragedy to incarcerate one innocent person when compared to freeing a thousand criminals, it can lead to mayhem beyond your imagination.” The Senate spokesman further regretted the rumour about the National Assembly budget, stressing that considering its workload and expectations by the public, the institution is being very much underfunded. “The kind of money the executive is getting in reality is many times larger than what both the National Assembly and the judiciary is getting,” he said, adding that out of 100% of the budget , only about five percent goes to both the National Assembly and the Judiciary while the executive gets the remaining 95%. The Senator advised that it is high time that Nigerians should begin to understand the process and stop condemning the institution, especially making comparison between the country and other democracies that have been established for over 200 years. Sabi said that with the agenda set by the 8th Senate, Nigeria is already on the right path while leveraging on the mistakes of past National Assemblies who actually worked on meager resources coming immediately after a military era to build and stabilise the nation’s democracy.

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Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has approved the redeployment of 71 senior officers nationwide for enhanced performance. The redeployment, aimed at repositioning the commission, affected three zonal commanding officers alongside several sector commanders. Mr. Ayodele Kumapayi, the former Sector Commander in Rivers, who was recalled recently for forcibly cutting the hair of some female personnel, is now the Head of Corps Safety and Transport Office at the national headquarters, Abuja. He was replaced by Corps Commander Imoh Etuk, who was formally the Corps Public Education Officer at the headquarters. In the redeployment released by FRSC Secretary, Susan Ajenge, Kingsley Agomo, the former Zonal Commanding Officer of Zone 7, Abuja, was moved to Zone 6, Port Harcourt. Jonas Agwu, who was in charge of Zone 6, Port Harcourt, was redeployed to Zone 4, Jos. The erstwhile Commanding Officer of Zone 4 Jos, Oludare Fadogba, takes over the affairs of Zone 7, Abuja.

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TSA, FX intervention, liquidity shortfalls drag banks’ borrowing to N316.68bn Motolani Oseni

ÏÏÏ Facts have emerged that due to existence of Treasury Single Account (TSA) with continuous intervention in the foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) arising to liquidity stretch in some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have all been linked to the Standing Lending Facility (SLF) window currently standing at N316.68 billion. SLF is a window in which commercial banks access to borrow money from the apex bank, while accessing Standard Deposit Facility (SDF) to place deposit, with charges of five per cent as interest rate on loans to banks through the SLF while two per cent as interest on deposit placement through the SDF. It is however worthy of

note that financial institutions sourced funds mainly by drawing down their reserves with the apex bank, as well as frequent patronage of the regulator’s SLF. According to the central bank’s ‘Understanding Monetary Policy series 4’, high demand for SLF by money market operators indicated tight monetary conditions in the money market. However, the daily closing balances of the DMBs with the apex bank reflect the level of liquidity in the banking system. Significantly low balances, other than the statutorily required reserves, indicate tight monetary conditions, while large balances signify that the system is highly liquid. Correspondingly, the interbank rates are inversely related to the level of banking sys-

tem daily balances. The Daily Times checks have it that during periods of liquidity shortage, money market operators access the standing lending facility window more frequently, requesting for large credit facility in order to squareup their positions at the close of daily business. But in times of surplus, however, money market operators access the standing deposit facility window to lodge their excess funds. For instance, the SLF level stood at N316.68 billion in April compared to N249.74 in March and N224.57 billion in February. This means that of recent, more banks are depending on the apex bank loans to meet their cash obligations, following the lack of liquidity in the banking system. In an exclusive telephone

chat with our correspondent over the weekend, Managing Director/CEO, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, explained that banking system has been going through some liquidity stretch. Although he explained further that not at equal level, because while some banks have relatively good liquidity, a number of banks are struggling to maintain their liquidity system position. “It is not strange, if you look at the fact that no major new fund is coming into the system and Federal Government funds are no longer effective with the system due to the TSA. More so, the central bank has been selling FX at an increasing rate, which has been sucking the Naira liquidity from the banks”,

L-R: Speakers, Victor Ndukauba; Frank Alarapon; Treasurer, Association of Professionals for Promotion of Civic Values (APPOCV), Mrs. Biodun Soremekun; President, Dr. Ķunle Ashimi; Speakers, Hon. Kehinde Odeneye and Mr. Yomi Fawehinmi, during the maiden symposium of APPOCV tagged: Leveraging on Nigerian Professionals for Growth and Development in Lagos… at the weekend.

Stealing, vandalisation crippling Benin airport - Investigation

ÏÏÏ M Ɛ Ƒ Ǝ ƕƆ Ɗ ƎƉƄ Ɗ Ǝ Ǝ & Ə Ə ƆƍƋ ƍƎ Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Stealing of gadgets and vandalisation of runway facilities is gradually crippling activities at the Benin airport. Investigation by The Daily Times showed that hoodlums gained access into the runway of the airport to vandalise installation as a result of the lack of perimeter fence. For many years, the Benin airport has been operating day flights due to absence of runway lightings. It was however learnt that with theft of gadgets, the situation has worsened as

the move to start night operations at the airport will be a mirage. The daylight operations has negatively affected the revenue base of the airport as commercial and private flights are done only during the day. The airport is surrounded by buildings without perimeter fence giving easy access to runway incursions. The airport has the potential of revenue generation if allowed to operate night flights as people in the Niger Delta and Eastern part of the country make use of the airport. It was gathered that sev-

eral appeal by the airport authorities to the people residing around the airport environment to monitor the activities of their wards fell in deaf ears. Few years ago, a twelve year old boy was arrested on Arik flight from Benin to Lagos on stow away. How he gained access into the air side of the airport remained a mystery. Benin airport is among the airports renovated by former Aviation minister, Stella Oduah, few years ago but facilities at the airport including screening machine, toilets, and furniture are in bad shape.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has vowed to pull down all obstruction that has to do with high rise objects such as buildings, masts and others sited within unapproved regions. Spokesman for NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, in an interview, said erecting masts within unapproved areas amounted to violation and attract penalty. Adurogboye explained that NCAA secured the services of a private company to go round the country to pull down any obstruction within unauthorised places.

Cowry boss explained. According to him, the frequent FX intervention by the CBN has the impact of taking out liquidity from the Deposit Money Banks, which is why we are seeing banks being stretched. “But it is a business circle, however what happened is because we are dealing with arrears. It may not come back immediately but once they clear those arrears and it is a normal fresh inflow diversion that has been executed, then we would see a normal circle but for now, the interventions meant to clear arrears have the impact of taking out liquidity from the banking system and that is why you are seeing the liquidity stretch level increasing consistently. “The fact is that liquidity is going out of the system, because of the frequent intervention in the FX market by the apex bank, we have to understand that the amount of liquidity in the economy is a finite figure is an indefinite figure”, he said. He pointed out that when the liquidity is being sucked out by the CBN through the sale of FX, it will have a direct impact on the banks vaults, and that is what is manifesting in the increase of the SLF, and you would also see the SDF reducing because few banks are putting in money there. To worsen matter, there was a special Treasury place auction between March and April, to take out liquidity by the net placers who have refused to

place money with the other banks. Those who like keeping their funds with the central bank, there was a special intervention through Treasury bills to those banks. Although, the difference is that the bills are tradable and that further reduced systemic liquidity in the banking system. Meanwhile, the offer of high yield (high interest rate) on risk free instruments like Treasury bills, for instance, 364 day bills at some point doing about 18.7 per cent which effectively is about 22 -23 per cent have the impact of encouraging the private sector to rather invest in such Treasury bills, and of course, any fund that leave the banks to the CBN reduces the amount of the liquidity of that particular bank and the entire system liquidity. So, the impact of high yield on risk free instruments is that a lot more depositors would rather switch their investment to such instrument that is given them yield that even the banks cannot match. Meanwhile, for frequent borrowing from the apex bank by commercial banks, the regulator recorded N3.29 billion as interest income in February 2017. The huge patronage by banks was to make up their positions, either borrowing from the CBN or depositing excess reserves at the end of each business day, especially for some that were hit hard by persistent liquidity mop up, payment for dollar, treasury bills and bonds’ auctions.

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Democracy Dividends: Nigerians have shown they are their own worst enemies –Ikuforiji Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji was Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly between 2005 and 2015 making him the longest serving head of any legislative house in Nigeria. The ex-lawmaker believes that after 18 years of democratic rule it is evident that the leaders need to embark on an urgent reorientation of the people, arguing that with the present mindset of Nigerians it will be difficult for the changes that the nation dearly desire to come. He told PATRICK OKOHUE in this interview why he believes that Nigerians are their own worst enemies because they are always in the habit of celebrating people stealing them blind. He also spoke on the Lagos at 50 among other issues. Eighteen years into democratic rule, do you think Nigeria is on track, doing what great democratic nations do to be great? Well, we should be grateful to God, at least since independence 57 years ago, this is the first time we are experiencing democratic rule for this long and that is a sign that Nigeria is getting matured as a nation, yes there are a lot of problems, the system is plagued by all sorts of shortcomings, but the major thing is we are still there as a democratic nation. Obviously we have urgent needs for a reorientation, a complete re-orientation of the populace, we have turned things upside down as a people and right now the only way out for us is for the leadership of this nation to take the issue of the re-orientation of the Nigerian people serious and take it up as a major issue of national concern and devout the necessary time and resources to achieve that re-orientation. If we get our orientation right and we start doing things the proper way, things will turn around for us and the nation will be better-off for it. Before now people are quick to blame the military for the mess that Nigeria is in, but do you think 18 years into democracy that the leaders have done better than the military? You see when you destroy it takes time to rebuild. You can destroy in few minutes, but to rebuild takes a very long time, unfortunately since our return to democracy, successive governments have failed to take the bull by the horn and go straight for it, that is a re-orientation of the masses. What went into us gradually and settled down in the sys-

Ikuforiji tem, it is not going to be so easy to sieve it out of the system, it is already in our blood. Our orientation is a disoriented one. We are working on our heads, our legs are what is up and under such circumstance we cannot really move at the pace that we should ordinarily move. So we need conscious re-orientation of the Nigerian people. Look at it for example, where lies our value, our values have been swept off, we are a people without values. Ethics means nothing to us right now, everybody is in the craze for money. Everyone who could not get a job is now a politician and we see the rabble-rousers, the unemployed, the never do well, all sorts of people call themselves politicians and even those who have the necessary education, what are they doing in the system, everybody is busy running for the cake and some have gone so far stealing so much money that even their children and grand children will not be able to finish, so if we don’t wake ourselves up from the slumber and decides to go in the proper direction we are not going to get there.

In these 18 years we have had four president, if you are to look at them individually which of them will you say really made significant impact in the life of this nation? Each one has made impact. If you look at Olusegun Obasanjo who was the first one, his contributions are not what you can throw aside, don’t forget that perhaps his ascension is what even helped to keep the military at bay, he brought the stability, when he took over the economy was completely stagnant, it was a stagnated economy, nothing was moving and he got us moving, he brought in some political technocrats who were able to manage the economy to a large extent and the economy returned to the field of play and we got debt forgiveness and things started moving. If you look at the Umaru Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan, yes Yar’Adua started it but due to ill health and the fact that the period was too short he couldn’t see some of the programmes through and Jonathan was there and to some extent

The Nigerian populace are their own problems, because you will not allow the man you have elected to represent you to actually represent you properly. You disturb him for all the unnecessary request for support and at the same time you will not allow him to do the job that you have asked him to go and do and if there is any little problem between him and the executive you are quick to give support to the executive.

there came a level of calmness in the Niger Delta, maybe because he is one of their own and they felt it was time for them to calm down. Offcourse, the nation had been opened up for foreign investment right from Obasanjo’s time and ordinarily that continued under Jonathan, except for the depth of profligacy and recklessness of some of those who worked with him that he was not able to reign in, he is a man that I have a lot of sympathy for because some of those things were just beyond his control. Yes, Baba, Muhammadu Buhari is there now, but unfortunately he is also relatively ill, he is not enjoying a full blown good health, but his achievements are there. Nigerians are just quick to forget that the economy was running down the steep hill real fast, but in the two years of Buhari’s government that downward movement of the economy has been arrested. The issue of Boko Haram and its enormous powers over a nation that is supposed to be a great nation was also taken care of to the extent today we all know that the issue of Boko Haram is almost a thing of the past. It is true, he is also facing some challenges, but his anti-corruption campaign is paying off and things are no more business as usual, yes it takes time to get most of these things out and for us to start seeing the direct impact of the body polity and the economy, but so far he has done fairly well. The honest truth is the economy was already on its kneels when he took over, so we cannot put all the blames of the situation today on President Buhari, yes there are things that should be done to accelerate the recovery and I think right now, it appears the government is really working towards that, but so far I think it’s been fair. The legislature has been the arm of the government that has suffered most, because at every military incursion the legislature is always the first to be affected and its workings halted, but 18 years now of continuous legislative practice in this country, will you say the legislature is meeting the aspirations of Nigerians, especially considering recent happenings at the national level? The legislature has not been able to meet the yearnings of Nigerians, but we should also realise that the legislature is the baby in this family of three. The judiciary is as old as Nigeria, the executive is as old as Nigeria, the legislature has always been the abiku of the system, that is given birth to, but its life is cut short at every military intervention. So, the experience of the legislature is so far very short, it’s far below that of the executive and the judicial arm of government. That is not to say that the legislature couldn’t have done better, but you could also look at the environment. The executive generally have been overbearing, because of our peculiar environment, poverty and the level of enlightenment by the people as far as democratic experience is concerned and the particular choice of a federal system, the three arms separated yet expected to work together interdependently, it is really a little bit difficult for the legislature to come of age at 18. You are asking an 18 year old CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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to oversight his great grandmother or his grandmother that is 103 years old or grandfather and watch over them, to police them and see to it that they are doing the right thing and so on. You forget the fact that no matter how much education an 18 year got he cannot have the wisdom and the experience of a 103 years old grandmother or grandfather, the executive has a way around and again you have to look at it that because of the prevalent poverty in our body polity, the people will continuously elect those who can feed them with the crumbs, the people have more access to the legislators and so they hold the legislators by their necks, they are tied to the apron of those they have elected to represent them and because of the excessive demands of the populace on these legislators, the main jobs that they are supposed to do are usually neglected in favour of satisfying the electorates demands for support, for cash and so on, and at the end of the day, because the legislators are not put on the spot on the job they are elected to do, because the next ticket will not come from your performance in the parliament, because your re-election has nothing to do with how good a legislator you are, but how much you are able to give to electors and how much support you are able to go back home with for the people, offcourse the legislators are also in a dilemma. Honestly, I know that the members of the legislative arm are really an endangered species. Don’t forget, when you are the commissioner or the minister or you are the governor or the president, the mere fact that you are the one spending the money is what is known to the people, you already get all the necessary honour and respect of the people. And because of our past, before the advent of democracy and democratic rule, our communities, our traditional communities, we had our leaders, the obas, the emirs and the rest of those traditional rulers. They were lords unto themselves, the oba in Yoruba land is referred to as kabiyesi, that is the one that cannot be queried or questioned, he is the number one citizen of the community, you cannot ask him questions, he makes the laws, he is the executor of the law and he adjudicates, all powers belongs to him. After God, infact in the system, whatever he does is what God has approved. Now, all these powers that were given to one man have now been split into three, but the power to make laws you gave to the legislative arm, execution is by the executive and then the judiciary adjudicates, by protocol the governor or the president is the number one citizen and the number one citizen in our traditional system is not to be queried, he is kabiyesi, whatever he does is final, now you are saying that the legislators should go and query him and when the attempt to do so, you are also the first to condemn them, you are the first to tell the world, oh! It is because they want to get something, they want money from the number one, so, the Nigerian populace are their own problems, because you will not allow the man you have elected to represent you to actually represent you properly. You disturb him for all the unnecessary request for support and at the same time you will not allow him to do the job that you have asked him to go and do and if there is any little problem between him and the executive you are quick to give support to the executive. So, in the last 18 years that is what we have experienced. You remember my own case in Lagos, Lagosians who are supposed to be the cream of the Nigerian society, will not even asked questions, to say what happened, how come the man who has a budget that is less than two percent of the

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So it is an insult for anyone to open his mouth and say Lagos belongs to nobody. If Kaduna has its original citizens, if Owerri has its original citizens, if Ilorin has its original citizens, if Calabar has its original citizens, why will you think that Lagos, Epe, Ikeja or Badagry don’t have its original citizens, it is an insult on the friendliness and openness and generosity of the original people of Lagos for anyone to say Lagos is a no man’s land

Nigerians have shown they are their own worst enemies’ state’s budget is the one that the EFCC is running after, what happens to the rest of the budget. When they said that out of six billion naira I have spent seven billion, nobody sat back to say how did this happen and this man is the head of the legislative arm. To remove the Speaker is easier than to even kill a fowl. That his members were trooping out, talking in his favour and supporting him, going to court with him and so on was not enough for Lagosians to know that there is more to this than meet the eye. Infact EFCC did not take me to court for embezzlement or for fraud, but Nigerians are not interested, because we are lumped together, the issue of these bad legislators. The fact that the honourable, the senator are bad, they are the ones that are thieves, yet the budget of the legislative arm is a minute portion of the national budget, but they are the thieves. When Nigeria had independence some 57 years ago, it had so much potentials, so many people believed that this country was going to be great within a short period, but as at today some of its contemporaries in Asia and Europe are countries to be reckoned with, but Nigeria is not, what happened? We missed our way. We lost the track, like I said, we got it wrong, the orientation went wrong, the things that made our country great in the past we lost them. With the coming of the military the whole thing went upside down, Nigeria started walking on its head with its legs in the sky. I grew up going to primary and secondary school believing like it was sang into us and it sank that indeed there was dignity in labour. When we were in primary school when you get to school in the morning we first sing what they now call nursery rhyme in Yoruba, that you must work hard and there is dignity in labour. But what is happening

today, every young man you find around is only interested in making money, but not working to make it, they want to be billionaires overnight. I grew up in an environment where if you finish school you go to Lagos, you go to Ibadan and you come after three or four years in a car, your mother will be the first to start crying, asking what has happened, where did you get a car, how could you have a car at this level, where did you get it. Your mother and father will cry, they will call the clergies around to come and talk to you, but today what is happening, even the children who are in the universities you will see their parents telling them about the problems they have at home and telling a young girl, a girl of 19 or 20 in the university, asking for her support to solve the problem, so what do you expect of such a girl? We have lost our track, we missed the way and until we retrace our step. We will continue like this. Look you elected somebody from among you and in a question of two three years this person came back and he is already erecting the biggest mall around you, he already has cars that he fore-fathers don’t have. He is already enjoying things that the nobles in the society did not have access to and you are not asking questions, you are happy that he doles out N1000 and N500 to your kids and they are singing his praise and they are voting for him in the next election. Not under that circumstance we will get to our destination. Agriculture was the main stay of this economy and until we return to it, because those are the areas where vwe have advantage over the other part of the world, until we go back there, until we sing it to our children that there is dignity in labour, until we realise that the mess we find ourselves today is due to our lack of proper orientation and our desire for things that we don’t work for we will remain in the dark. *******Lagos is celebrating 50 years of

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its creation, what are those things that you think stands Lagos out among the comity of states in the nation? Well, it is interesting that Lagos State is celebrating the creation of that entity called state. It is the oldest state in Nigeria. In terms of landmass it is the smallest, but it is the leading light in the nation and is the melting pot of all the nationalities, not only from this country, but even in the entire region. Every tribe in Nigeria is properly represented in Lagos, every nation along the west coast of Africa is represented in Lagos and many European nations, many Africa nation are also properly represented in Lagos. Today it is the commercial, financial hub of this whole region and look at it this way, Lagos has existed before Nigeria. When you had the Northern and Southern Protectorate Lagos was on its own, the entity you call Lagos today was there as a colony administered directly from London. The creation of states was just a way of bringing back the old Lagos colony, Lagos had the earliest interaction with the Europeans, the Portuguese, the Germans, the French, the English, the Scot before any other part of this country. Lagos had been civilized before any other part. Lagos was in politics and great commerce with the outside world before any other part of Nigeria. So, people should not be surprised that Lagos is excelling the way it is? No, it is not surprising, the people that populated Lagos before now, they were in a way more open, better educated and with more global experience than the rest of the entity called Nigeria. That is why they were able to tolerate and accommodate people from all parts of the country and the influx of people with their different culture, tradition into Lagos, could only do one thing to Lagos, enrich Lagos. With a past that is so rich and global, don’t forget we had the earliest settlers here, the Aworis, the Ijebus, the Oguns, the Binis and later the Ekitis, the Ijeshas the Nupes. All in this small space and these people were interacting trading with the British, the Portuguese, the Germans, the French, you know what that means, little wonder the first secondary school in Nigeria was built here, the first story building was here. Lagos has a very rich past and the people of Lagos due to their openness and friendliness has been able to accommodate people from all walks of life and Lagos has become a place where you can really make it if you work hard for it. Does that not justify what people say that Lagos is a no man’s land? I think it is the most silly talk, look I have no other place to go to. If a war breaks out here today I have no other place in Nigeria to call my own, it is only Lagos. Many others will have their places to go to, so how will you now say it is a no man’s land, before Nigeria existed Lagos existed. Those who have been here for over 200 years you cannot compare them to those who are just coming in and the go back to celebrate Christmas or Ileya in their places, so it is an insult for anyone to open his mouth and say Lagos belongs to nobody. If Kaduna has its original citizens, if Owerri has its original citizens, if Ilorin has its original citizens, if Calabar has its original citizens, why will you think that Lagos, Epe, Ikeja or Badagry don’t have its original citizens, it is an insult on the friendliness and openness and generosity of the original people of Lagos for anyone to say Lagos is a no man’s land.

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‘Nigerian economy on firm recovery drive’ Continued from page 1 The outspoken economist explained that if the Federal Government can expedite the release and distribution of the second tranche of the fund, it would also boost economic activities in the various states and place the economy back on positive growth. He noted that part of the reason the country dipped into recession was because past administration embarked on frivolous projects that do not have direct impact on the lives of the citizenry. The Chairman of Finance Commissioner Forum recalled that the recession that Nigeria found herself in did not just start in 2015, but long before now. His words: “We kept on experiencing negative growth in our GDP but no charismatic or pragmatic approach was taken to forestall the situation and prevent the country from slipping into recession until it entered into negative growth. “But looking at the global oil prices and the stability that we have gained in the oil producing areas and the figures, certainly we have hope. Technically, it is projected that Nigeria will be out of recession by fourth quarter, plus or minus. “Again if you look at it critically, the economy is on firm re-

covery drive, it’s on firm recovery pace. What Nigerians should do is to be patient and the government needs to look at funding the power sector to propel the economy. Government needs to fund the agriculture and most importantly the Federal Government needs to look at the funding structure of states because the components of the states make up the Federal Government.” He warned that if the state governments cannot pay salary, then there would chaos and it could affect the Federal Government directly. The economist said the Federal Government should look at how to resuscitate the states and save them from financial decline. Yunusa however advised state governments to look inward and see the potentials that they have which hitherto they have not taken the advantages of such opportunities to generate revenue. “For example, states must give attention to adequate generation of internally generated revenue which would further complement whatever shortfall that may arise from the Federal Government. We should be able to augment such gap. At the same time, states need to be very careful now in their expenditure.” “They need to slow down in capital expenditure, they need to

FG vows to prosecute purveyors of fake news Tom Okpe Abuja

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Sunday said that it will not relent until it has exposed those behind the fake news phenomenon in the country and bring them to justice. In a statement in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said that those behind the fake news had the intention of destabilising the polity and causing disunity among the country’s various ethnic and religious groups. The statement was signed by Mr. Segun Adeyemi, the Special Adviser to the Minister. The minister urged Nigerians to be extra vigilant in view of the worsening cases of fake news being spread by the unscrupulous persons. Mohammed noted that over the weekend alone, several major cases of fake news were recorded, each of them capable of causing panic, triggering chaos or setting one group against the other. He said that a gory video of a blast that occurred many years ago was being circulated along with the false news of a bomb blast in Abuja, while news of a

non-existent bomb blast in Lagos was also widely circulated. He said the Police had however debunked the fake news. Mohammed said the latest strategy being employed by the purveyors of fake news was to attribute to top government officials, improbable statements capable of destabilising the polity, causing tension and threatening the country’s unity. ”This is why we are appealing to Nigerians not to ever engage in a knee-jerk reaction to any news, and to subject every information to a very serious scrutiny by checking with security agencies and government spokespersons,” he said. The Minister described the fake news phenomenon as ‘the scourge of our times’ noting that it would “probably get worse in the months ahead”. He, therefore, called on all Nigerians to be very vigilant so that fake news purveyors do not succeed in their quest to sow the seeds of chaos and confusion. He also appealed to the traditional media, which has a reputation to protect, to join the campaign against the purveyors of fake news.

short down white elephant projects that would not add immediate value to the people and they need to concentrate on recurrent expenditure especially salary payment must not stop no matter what.” “Above all, they must also imbibe saving culture because no one can predict precisely what

the revenue flow would be in the future because all we that we are talking about are projections and not realities.” “Reality happens on that day; on the day of reckoning, so we need to be very careful in states. The finance commissioners in the states are saddled with the responsibility to advice their princi-

pals financially.” The outspoken economist further called on the need to cut a lot of costs, and avoid embarking on white elephant projects. “The states must make sure that all expenditures has to be extremely necessary and extremely needed to be incurred before they are incurred,” he added.

New Waziri of Adamawa Emirate, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar (r), addressing councilors, kingmakers and district heads of the Emirate, during the solidarity visit to the former Vice President’s residence in Yola, Adamawa… on Sunday.

Nigerians hail NJC for recalling suspended judges Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Nigerians on Sunday hailed the National Judicial Council (NJC) for the recall of six suspended judges, saying the decision was more than asserting the independence of the judiciary that have suffered over the years but doing the right thing. Commenting on the recall of Justice John Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court; Justice Uwani Abba Aji of the Court of Appeal; Justice Hydiazira A. Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court; Justice A. F. A. Ademola of the Federal High Court; Justice Musa H. Kurya of the Federal High Court; and Justice Agbadu James Fishim of National Industrial Court of Nigeria, an Abuja based legal practitioner, Obichukwu Best, said that the judges’ suspension was a great injustice to the affected judges and the judiciary. “Their suspension remained an injustice because the eight affected judges were innocent of the allegations of corruption levelled against them by the Department of the State Security Services, yet they were suspended. Unfortunately, several members of the Executive and Legislative arms accused of corruption or are already facing trial in court are still on their desk performing their function without hindrance,” he said. Best said that the National Judicial Council (NJC) appeared to

have suspended the judges on November 2, 2016 in haste to sustain public confidence in the court amidst propaganda that judiciary is sabotaging the Federal Government fight against corruption. Also speaking on same issue, Barrister Jimmy Ojeh, said that the suspension of the judges had adversely affected the workloads at various courts. Accordingly to him, several litigants have had their cases pending before the suspended judges delayed unduly. He said that the issue is not about the judiciary asserting its independence but doing the right thing as the affected judges have not been convicted of any crime. The former Chairman of anticorruption committee of Nigerian Bar Association Bwari branch, Pius Ofulue, also expressed similar view. A statement signed by Soji Oye, the director of Information of National Judicial Council (NJC), at the weekend, said the council had directed the heads of courts of the affected judges to ensure that they resumed work on Wednesday, June7, 2017. Those recalled are Justice John Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court; Justice Uwani Abba Aji of the Court of Appeal; Justice Hydiazira A. Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court; Justice A. F. A. Ademola of the Federal High Court who was discharged and acquitted after he was arraigned in court; Justice Musa H. Kurya of the Federal High Court; and

Justice Agbadu James Fishim of National Industrial Court of Nigeria. The council had noted at its 82nd Meeting held last week under the Chairmanship of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter. S. N. Onnoghen, that the eight Judicial Officers were directed to recuse themselves from duties on the request of the Attorney-General of the Federation pending the outcome of investigations against them. It said the suspension was to maintain the integrity and sanctity of the Judiciary and sustain public confidence and observed that out of the Judicial Officers directed to recuse themselves from performing their official duties, only three were charged to court. Those charged to court are Justice N. S. Ngwuta, of the Supreme Court of Nigeria; Justice A. F. A. Ademola of the Federal High Court; and Justice Rita OfiliAjumogobia of the Federal High Court. Justice A. F. A. Ademola’s trial has been concluded and he was discharged and acquitted of the charges filed against him. Oye said that in view of the foregoing, Council decided that the various Heads of Court should direct the six Judicial Officers to resume their judicial duties with effect from Wednesday, June 7, 2017, as there are already backlog of cases in their various court for the past eight months.

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Open Letter To President Trump

ear President Donald Trump, It saddened my heart when I listened to the news few days ago to hear that the United States (US) will withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Although, we all know that China has recently surpassed the United States in annual greenhouse gas emissions, the US on its own has produced 27 per cent of the total carbon dioxide emissions of the world as at 2011. The worrying thing about carbon dioxide is that it stays up in the atmosphere for a very long time. Enough time to cause the damage we all try to avoid for ourselves, our families and our countries. Hence, the US is a very important country when it comes to reducing CO2 emission, protecting the environment and as a hegemony, take the lead in the movement of saving the world from itself in this discourse. Indeed, for many years, the US had continually reaffirmed its leadership in promoting peace in the world and specifically promoting the need to safeguard our environment against global warming. Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement is a mistake and I urge you to reverse your decision. Apart from the Kyoto Protocol, a pivotal moment was reached in Paris in 2015 when 196 member states reached a consensus to adopt the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is an agreement with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) aimed at getting countries of the world to work together to mitigate global warming. Particularly, focused on enhancing implementation, Article 2 of the UNFCCC aims to (a) Hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, recognising that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change; (b) To increase the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production; and (c) To make finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development”. According to Ban Ki-moon, “For the first time, every country in the world pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience and join in common cause for the common good”. Even Nigeria through our President, Muhammadu Buhari, and the former Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, signed the Paris Agreement in 2016. Whilst climate change is still far in the consciousness of the Nigerian people, it is a step in the right direction which social actors like myself keep promoting. It is my dream that Nigeria becomes more green conscious and that citizens work hard to preserve our beau-

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TIMES AGAINST CORRUPTION Corruption: Cape Verde, Zambia tackle FG at African court over SERAP’s case In what can be referred to as a “David and Goliath” episode, a court battle occurred last week before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights when Cape Verde and Zambia confronted Nigeria and Uganda over a corruption case filed by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) before the court. SERAP had in the suit No. 001/2013 sought an advisory opinion from the African court to decide whether or not “the growing poverty, under-development and grand corruption in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa amount to violations of the human rights guaranteed under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and if so, whether the citizens of these countries are entitled to bring cases to seek justice before the court.” SERAP had further argued that, “Human rights should not be the preserve of the rich and wealthy, and that human rights contained in the African Charter are not indifferent to the plight of those who live in poverty. According to the group, poverty is not just an economic or developmental matter but also a crucial human rights issue, and that poverty is not an inevitable problem but something created, enabled and perpetuated by acts and omissions of States and other economic actors.”

Be firm in dealing with corruption, ex-Aso Rock chaplain urges FG Stories by Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

General Overseer of All Christian Fellowship Mission (ACFM), Rev. William Okoye, has urged the Federal Government to be very firm in order to deal with the problem of corruption effectively. Okoye made the call during the Abuja-based mission’s Pentecost Service on Sunday, which has the topic “God’s Power for a CorruptFree Society’’. “Government has to be in the forefront of fighting corruption, as it is to be expected. “But there is also the need for firmness in dealing with it so as to achieve good results,’’ he said. Okoye said corruption could be better fought by sensitising the public to its evils and the penalties through civic education. “We can also develop and implement anti-corruption codes as the standards to measure our success in this regard.’’ He pointed out that corruption causes personal, social and economic damage, as well as it contributes to the poverty of the people in the country. “It is pervasive and it has invaded and infected every strata of the society,’’ the cleric said. Okoye also said corruption results in the excessive centralisation and abuse of power, injustice, looting, poverty, insecurity of life, homelessness of the poor, collapsed infrastructure and hypocrisy He noted that corruption persists when there are no well-articulated and enforced reprisals for corrupt

Acting EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu (1st right); Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (3rd right); Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro (2nd left) and others at the commissioning of Ibadan Zonal office of the EFCC...on Thursday L-R: Representative of Chief Judge FCT, Justice Usman Musale; former Justice of the Supreme Court and Board Member, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), Justice Olufunlola Adekeye and Programme Manager, PWAN, Barbara Maigari, during the presentation of findings of court observations and court user’s satisfaction survey in Abuja… recently. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

practices, and when the stigma attached to corruption is low. “Corrupt people are accorded recognition in the society when they flaunt their ill-gotten wealth, and society no longer questions sources of personal wealth. “The mechanisms for fighting corruption in the society are not always in place. There are poor checks and balances, and abuse of authority and leadership positions. “There is a lack of information flow, religious bigotry and hypocrisy.’’ Okoye pointed out that the Holy

Bible had provided the moral, spiritual and ethical codes of dealing most effectively with corruption and called on Christians to listen and take heed. “It is better to die poor than die with soiled hands,’’ he said. The ACFM general overseer further said that the set of capacities necessary for building up the moral fabric of the society depended on the religious institutions. “The church is well placed to draw upon the true spiritual roots of motivation which lie at the heart of human identity and purpose.

“True transformation begins inside a person when he or she has made contact with Jesus Christ. “The church must lead the way in the process of individual selftransformation. “So, we must teach what the Bible says about corruption, as well as hold and conduct seminars to educate church people about the evils of corruption. “We should also publicly condemn corrupt practices in the local church and in areas of influence. “Leaders should lead their congregation by their own example,’’ Okoye said.

Anti-graft group condemns rally against Magu

An anti-corruption group, the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has faulted a rally against the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu. According to the group, the rally is sponsored by those who have stolen Nigeria’s money and want the era of massive looting to continue, saying that the sponsored rally is a disservice to the country. A statement by the Executive Chairman of CACOL, Mr. Debo Adeniran, described the group, GLOCCOLAC, as an amorphous group. He said the protest was another attempt to frustrate the anti-corruption drive. He said: “This is yet another attempt to frustrate the anti-corruption drive, given Magu’s efficiency, effectiveness and courage in steering the EFCC towards ensuring that corruption is excised from the country’s body polity for

socio-economic development. “The group which calls itself GLOCCOLAC is nothing but an amorphous one, which is hitherto unknown in the anti-corruption crusade. The group is an out of the blues civil society organisation and prior to now, it is not known to have been engaging in civil society efforts to make Nigeria a better country through the anti-corruption drive or any other efforts. Speaking on the plans to frustrate antigraft war, Adeniran said, “Apparently, for those desperate to kill the anti-corruption war, all the cards in their game seem to have been played to near exhaustion, which for them necessitates carrying their desperation and shamelessness to this irritating level of attempting to toy with the collective intelligence of Nigerians, who in their majority understand their tomfoolery. “We know that Magu becoming the substantive chairman of EFCC is like a nightmare to corruption criminals and

it scares them, particularly those in the National Assembly to their marrows and this is why all sorts of means are deployed to ensure his non-confirmation. “In fact, we see this amorphous group as one apparently sponsored by some members of the National Assembly, given that it is that body peopled with several elements that have plethora of corruption allegations against them and have been the main encumbrance to Magu’s confirmation. “We know if the Acting chairman of EFCC had been open to enticement and ready to ‘play ball’, he would have been confirmed by now. Unfortunately for the corrupt-minded, he is a man of integrity and would not compromise, thus they resort to all sorts of means to place unnecessary obstacles on the path of Magu’s confirmation. Commenting on Magu’s integrity, the CACOL boss said, “Pro-corruption elements in the country know that Magu is not someone that will fall for intimi-

dation and like he has declared, ‘he is ready to die for what he believes in’, which is to rid our society of corruption. “The protest by the so-called civil society organisation is disgusting, reprehensible and tantamount to ‘a gathering of reprobates’ (Wole Soyinka). The protest is spurious and evidently sponsored for by those who are recalcitrant in keeping the country in a state of inertia while the resources of the collective are plummeted unfettered and corruption is perpetuated. “Nigerians must ignore these hirelings and their sponsors. For us at CACOL, like we said before, we repose our confidence in Mr. Ibrahim Magu as EFCC chairman, given his marveling record of performance thus far. “The non-confirmation of Magu as EFCC chairman serves only the interests of the wicked, greedy and incurably corrupt elements and their tendencies in the society.”

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CCT judge faults ‘use of public funds to buy vehicles for politicians’ Stories by Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

Actionaid pleads with FG to strengthen anticorruption agencies The ActionAid Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to expedite actions in strengthening the anti-corruption agencies by addressing concerns about lack of autonomy for the agencies. Prof. Patricia Donli, Chair of the Board of Directors of the organisation made the call at a news conference on the state of the nation in Abuja on Saturday. Donli said the frustration of trials by the Federal Government through the casual dismissal of serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office by certain public officers should be addressed. According to her, a strong system is very important to be able to fight corruption as well as monitoring and evaluation of the system. She also said that any act of corruption through the money that goes out of the system in the country affects children from going to school and should be fought collectively. “The government should address the enormous damage done to the EFCC in the past under the guise of fighting corruption in line with the rule of law. “As a matter of urgency expedite action on the governance structure on reinvesting of recovered funds back into the economy. “Prioritise inclusion of the reinvestment of the recovered funds in 2018 appropriation bill and vigorously pursue recovered of outstanding ones rather than embark on another round of external borrowing. “A strengthened anti-corruption agencies will go a long way in the fight against corruption,’’ she said. She also called on the government to initiate programmes and actions aimed at ensuring citizens ownership of the war against corruption. She said that the organisation acknowledged the various effort of the Nigeria government in recent times to address the challenges that had confronted the nation’s economy. Also, Mrs. Ojobo Atuluku, a board member stressed the need to have local government autonomy where services would be provided for its citizenry. She called on citizens to sit up and pressure leaders while holding them accountable for their actions.

A judge of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Justice Agwadza Williams Atedze, has queried the use of public funds to buy vehicles for politicians, and counselled Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to research the issues “to see how best we can reconcile our social and cultural values viz-a-viz the entire war against corruption and advise our policymakers accordingly.” Justice Atedze said this during the launch of SERAP’s latest report titled Combating Grand Corruption and Impunity in Nigeria: An Agenda for Institutional Reforms in Anti-Corruption Strategies. The report is published under a project to promote justice sector and anti-corruption oversight mechanism reform, which SERAP is undertaking in collaboration with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), USA. Apart from Justice Atedze who represented the Chairman of the CCT, Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar, at the report launch, other anti-corruption agencies that attended the event were the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC); and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Mr. Dauda Joki-Lasisi, Head of Procurement and Fraud Section of the EFCC, who represented the agency at the report launch, said that “The fight against corruption can be likened to an allegory of a giant in the midst of ants, as little as an ant is, it may not be able to wear the trouser of a giant, but will remove it.” The Head of ICPC Lagos Office Mr. Olufemi Nofiu; and Mr. T. Collins who represented the Chairman of the CCB, Mr. Sam Saba, echoed similar sentiments, promising to “do anything and everything within their powers to curb corruption in the country in its entirety.” All the anti-graft agencies renewed their commitment to work even harder to end the problem of grand corruption in the country, and end its devastating consequences. Chairman of the report launch, Mr. Babatunde Ogala, said: “Corruption is simply a way of life for us all, it is deep, when you steal as a religious institution, you are as corrupt as any Nigerian. In my opinion, corruption is both cultural and religious, corruption is as big as this country, and the way of curbing it is by changing our national orientation.” Ogala, who was former Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, also said that, “The EFCC ought to have offices even at the

local government level. The society itself encourages and invests in corruption. As a legislator, I was constantly measured by what I did for individuals and not by the amount of law making I engaged in.” The report contains several recommendations among which is the call to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to “ensure that all judges fully utilise the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) in the hearing of grand corruption cases before them.” Among other key recommendations, the report urges Justice Onnoghen to “ensure that judges, in situations where the ACJA rules apply, are made to follow the dictates of these innovative statutory interventions or face disciplinary action, and to incorporate into ongoing judicial trainings these crucial statutes and procedures as well as include the ACJA as part of the mandatory continuing legal education for all judges in Nigeria.” The report also recommends that “The CJN and all other judges should also periodically disclose and publish their assets. The Chief Justice should promote full independence for the National Judicial Council including by allowing retired judges of proven integrity to lead the council.” Executive summary of the report read in part: “Corruption is a threat to democracy. It erodes confidence in and respect for democratic institutions and emerges as an obstacle to social, economic and human development. The fight against corruption is therefore crucial to achieve

economic development and stability.” “Anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria generally have not met widespread expectations mainly because of lack of political will of those in government to fight grand corruption; absence of an over-all national anti-graft strategy; inadequate legal framework and resources and/or lack of full and effective implementation of new initiatives; limited independence and public trust; lack of an enabling climate and necessary knowhow, and lack of basic ethical values.” “Anti-graft agencies should seek stiffer penalties for convicted corrupt officials and minimise the use of plea bargaining, to serve as deterrence; and the judiciary at all levels should assume leadership in this regard.”“The Government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo should instruct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN to urgently ensure the full and effective implementation and enforcement of the Practice Directions on Serious Crimes, 2013, and the ACJA Act 2015 in all courts and tribunals handling cases of grand corruption to ensure that stalling of prosecution by defence lawyers becomes history.” “The Government of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo should reform the anti-graft agencies in Nigeria with a view to granting them independence, freedom of action and adequate resources, so that they can carry out their mandates effectively.”

L-R: Representative of Chief Judge FCT, Justice Usman Musale; former Justice of the Supreme Court and Board Member, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), Justice Olufunlola Adekeye and Programme Manager, PWAN, Barbara Maigari, during the presentation of findings of court observations and court user’s satisfaction survey in Abuja… recently. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Anti-graft war: Presidential committee to support media – Sagay

Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption has expressed its readiness to cooperate with the media in the fight against corruption. Prof. Itse Sagay, the chairman of the committee, gave the assurance at the 12th Annual Ramadan Symposium organised by the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja. He advised the media to be more determined and focused in identifying and reporting corruption in the country. He also urged journalists not to be deterred, scarred or frustrated in exposing

corrupt practice. Sagay also appealed to media outfits to give their employees a decent salary with a view to make them more ethical and professional. He emphasised the need for journalists to evolve the strategy and use of investigating journalism effectively. In his speech, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, said media practitioners had a great role to play in the ongoing fight to emancipate the country from corruption.

Ribadu, therefore, cautioned the media to continuously rise up and resist attempt to desecrate the country, insisting that the media should be up against corruption in all forms. Alhaji Abdur-Rahaman Balogun, the chairman of Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, said the aim of the symposium was to support the ongoing anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The theme of the symposium was “Anti-corruption: The Role of Media as a Change Agent.’

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THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO ORGANIZE OURSELVES AS OFFICIAL AMBASSADORS THAT WILL REPRESENT AND PROTECT THE INTEREST AND WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS; 2. TO MAINTAIN THE DIGNITY OF MEMBERS AND FOR THE INTEREST AND PROGRESS OF ALL THE MEMBERS AS WELL AS INDIGENES OF OLD NSUKKA SENATORIAL ZONE IN GENERAL; 3. TO PROMOTE UNITY IN DIVERSITY AMONGST THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB; 4. TO PROMOTE UNITY IN SOLIDARITY FOR MEMBERS IN PARTICULAR AND NSUKKA ZONE IN GENERAL; 5. TO BRING NATIVE COMMUNITIES INTO CONTACT. 6. TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF ALL MEMBERS AND NSUKKA ZONE IN GENERAL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS 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 PUBLICATION SIGNED: ANSLEM IKE ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

SHOPGLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVANCEMENT INITIATIVE OF 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 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. JUDE SUNDAY CHINWEOKWU ASOGWA --- CHAIRMAN 2. CHRIS OKWUDILI EZEMA ---- SECRETARY 3. JUDITH IFEYINWA ASOGWA 4. LIVINUS CHINEDU OBI 5. NDIDI NWUKA NWACHUKWU 6. OSITA FELIX EZUGWU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1). TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST OF VENDORS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE INITIATIVE, ENTREPRENEURS IN SHOPGLOBAL ONLINE AND OFFLINE ACTIVITIES (2). TO SEEK FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN AND OUTSIDE NIGERIA THAT WILL PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ZION CORNERSTONE CHURCH INT’L THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, AJAYI OLUDELE JOHNSON - CHAIRMAN 2, AJAYI ADEOTI OLUYINKA - VICE CHAIRMAN 3, DAVIES OMOBOLA OLIYIDE - GENERAL SECRETARY 4, ADEGUNJU RUFUS OLUBOWALE - MEMBER 5, AJAYI ZACCHEUS BLESSING - MEMBER. 6, GBADEBO AWE SOLOMON - MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD. 2. TO ORDAIN PASTORS FOR THE WORK OF GOD. 3. TO PROPAGATE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. 4. TO PROVIDE AVENUE FOR ALL MANKIND TO WORSHIP THE LIVING GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO BUILD SCHOOLS THAT CATERS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN OUR SOCIETY AND ALSO TO PROVIDE A FREE MEAL A DAY FOR THEM. 2. TO FACILITATE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMMES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTHS MOSTLY IN REMOTE AREAS. 3. TO OPERATE ORPHANAGE WHICH WILL PROVIDE LOVING HOMES FOR ABANDONED CHILDREN 4. TO OFFER VARIOUS FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTHS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS 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 PUBLICATION SIGNED: DICKSON VOKE AGBEISHOMA- PRESIDENT/FOUNDER

CAVEAT EMPTOR I, FABIAN ADIKA EGBUCHULAM OBI, a native of Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government of Imo State of Nigeria, a Retiree, a Christian, a Male adult citizen of the federal Republic of Nigeria, now residing at Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous Community in Mabitoli Local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria, do hereby make this publication and declare as follows ÷ 1. That I am the bonafide owner of 3 plots of land with two bedroom flats therein situated at IHUALA in IWELA FAMILY’S LAND umuokorozuo, Obeama-Asa in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers state. 2. That the original Deed of Conveyance with survey plan No. EOA/SC/RV089/2007 dated on the 24/08/2007 got stolen by unknown person sometime in October, 2016 in my house at Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous community in Mbaitoli local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria. 3. That the said documents was also registered with Ministry of Lands and Survey, Port Harcourt. 4. That all efforts made to recover the said original Deed of Conveyance with plan number proved abortive, hence this publication. 5. Please, if found contact the nearest police station or call Mr. FABIAN 08038960909. 5. Any person who transacts any business with anyone other than the abovementioned person, in respect to the properties does so at his or her own risk. BUYERS BEWARE!!! SIGNED: FABIAN ADIKA EGBUCHULAM OBI

AMMATECHY FOUNDATION

ANNA BANNER EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS -ACT, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANNA BANNER 2. OGEI EYENEMIERE FAITH AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CARRY OUT CHARITY WORKS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED YOUTH IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: JOAN GREG, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) MISS AISHA OMOZE BELLO (3) UJADUGHELE AYODEJI IDOWU (5) ADETUNJI HAMDALAH

(2) MISS IKEM IRENE NKEM (4) OSAR MICHAEL ESIO (6) ROSE IME NKANANG

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) BUILDING QUALITY TECHNOLOGY LIFE OF WOMEN BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY SKILLS (2) HELPING AFRICA WOMEN REALISE THEIR POTENTIALS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING THEM GET JOBS OR TO BE THEIR OWN BOSS (3)BUILDING THAT TECHNOLOGY CONFIDENCE & GOALS IN THE FEMALE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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MRS. OMIRIN OLUWATOYIN OLAYINKA STACY . I, formerly known and addressed as OMOTELOYE OLUWATOYIN OLAYINKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OMIRIN OLUWATOYIN OLAYINKA STACY. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

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CHIDI PHILOMINA NGOZI

AKINWALE ADEMOLA PAUL

DESTINY OMOEFE AKPOROTU

SARATA OLUBUKUNOLA OLAOSEBIKAN BAMIMORE

CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

DAUDA TOYOSI

OLASHUPO OLAWALE PETER

CHANGE OF NAME

MR. UGOCHUKWU OPARA UZOARU

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I, formerly known and addressed as BOLANLE TOYOSI, now wish to be known and addressed as DAUDA TOYOSI, due to marriage status. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

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MRS.IJEOMA EMMANUELLA NWACHUKWU

MRS. IJEOMA NWAMAKA AKALA

MRS EVANS HAPPINESS OBIANUJU

FEYISETAN KEHINDE

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AUSTIN AKACHI UDE

DOODEN YABEE AGATHA

MRS MADUECHESI EMILIA CHINYERE CHUKWUMA

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MRS. OLUKOSI OLUBUNMI BASIRAT

AYANLOLA OLA ADEBAYO

ANI ONYEBUCHI

ENO ETIM INYANG

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MR. OLUKOSI OLUWADARE RASHEED

MRS. ADEBIMPE OPEYEMI KAYODE BALOGUN

AKINSANYA AMINAT ABIKE

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HAMEED AMIDU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

UZOMA CHIOMA REGINA

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THAT I AM THE SAME PERSON BEARING OKAFOR OKEKE and OKAFOR OKEKE NICHOLAS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note. OLAYIWOLA MORONKEJI TESLIM

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OSONDU CHIJIOKE

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ODIKA MARYJANE CHIWE

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MRS. ROSELINE OYENRO OWAMAH

ODUSANYA ABOSEDE IYABO

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ABDURRAZAQ MONSURAT OSHIFUEMHE

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AKINOLA SANYA OJO

UDOMA JAMES GODWIN

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INITIATIVE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE AND MOLESTATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS -ACT, 2004.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. EZUGWU MATTHIAS CHIBUEZE 2. MRS. UGOCHI CHIBUEZE 3. MR. OKEJI DAVID OZOVEHE 4. FAVOUR CHIDINMA OCHULOR

TRUSTEES: 1.VIVIAN BUKOLA ELEBIYO(CHAIRLADY) 2.HADIYAT BASHIRU YAKUBU (MEMBER) 3.TAIYE ELEBIYO-EDENI (SECRETARY) 4. MAUREEN ONYEZIRI.(MEMBER) 5.OLAKITAN AKINBAMIRO.(MEMBER) 6. HANIYAT BADAMASUIY SALISU.(MEMBER) 7. KEHINDE DARAMOLA ELEBIYO(MEMBER) 8.EMEKA NNANNA AGWU(MEMBER) 9. FOLASHADE DORCAS SHOLOTAN(MEMBER)

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CARRY OUT CHARITY WORKS FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED YOUTHS IN THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. EZRA ENWERE. (SOLICITOR)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Ï jR &#n j& j6& 1&M&` G ^n G9 Rnj j6& 9L^R`j M & R0 d^& E9M1 Rnj Rnj d& n G MOLESTATION Ï &#n j9M1 69G#`&M Rnj `916j M# z`RM1 jRn 6&d Ï &#n j9M1 j& 6&`d Rnj 9M ^^`R^`9 j& &6 y9R`d jRz `#d djn#&Mjd M# 6Rz jR RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF MOLESTATION Ï &#n j9M1 ^ `&Mjd Rnj 6 M#G9M1 d& n G nd&è `& R1M9 9M1 j6& d91Mdè M# j GE9M1 jR THEIR CHILDREN. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES: 1. ABIMBOLA ABOLANLE CHUKWU 3. TEBEPINA EKENMA ONYEKACHI 5. BLESSING NGOZI OKPARA 7. EBAHENHEN ANDREW 9. ORESEGUN OLUWASEUN OLAITAN

2. TEBEPINA EBIBAI OKUMO 4. ONUIGBO OKWUDILI EMMANUEL 6. CHUKWU OGBONNAYA CHUKWU 8. NNACHI NDUKWE 10. UGWU OBINNA DANIEL

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROFESS THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACROSS THE NATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SYNTEGRAL LP

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SABURI LAYOUT EXTENSION RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, ABUJA

DABBY GLOBAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. CHAMBERLAIN NNAEMEKA ASOH 3. MATTHEW AYODELE FABOWALE 5. ONUOHA CHIZUROKE 7. BARR. EZE CHIOMA EZE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MISS. NWUZOR MIRIAM DABERECHI 2. MRS. OGUERI ANITA UGBOAKU

2. BENSON OKAFOR ODIASE 4. BARR. SUNNY WORENWU 6. NDUKA OKAFOR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO UNITE ALL RESIDENTS OF SABURI LAYOUT EXTENSION UNDER ONE UMBRELLA FOR PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY 2 TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES IN THE MAINTENANCE OF ORDER AND DECORUM IN BUILDING AMD OTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SUNNY WORENWU & ASSOCIATE BARRISTERS & NOTARIES PUBLIC

TABERNACLE OF THE LIVING CHRIST’S WITNESSES THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL AKPAN GEORGE 2. PASTOR GODSWILL EKPENYONG ANA 3. DEACON LINCOLN MACAULEY AKPAETTE AIM/OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIQGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

THIS IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED HAVE APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION CAC), ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE VALANTINE EMEKA OBODOZIE 2. PAST. MRS. PRINCES NGOZI OBODOZIE 3. ELDER VINCENT WILSON 4. ELDER CHINEDUM JAMES OGOKE 5. EVANG. CHINEDU IKEDIEZE 6. ELDER OKECHUKWU NWANYANWU 7. ELDER KYRIAN IKE 8. EVANG. BARTHOLOMEW AGULERI ADILI . AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL, THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST WORLDWIDE. 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIQGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE PREDESTINATED CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY The General public is hereby informed that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. MBACHU JOSEPH CHUKWUDEBE 2. IYOHA EDWIN OSARO 3. EZIHE CHUKWUEMEKA MELITUS 4. ATANSI JOSEPH SUNDAY 5. OKORIE MICHAEL CHIDIEBERE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To Reconcile Men Back To God 2. To Prepare The Bride Of Jesus Christ For The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ 3. To Propagate Peace And Holiness Among Christians 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.

-CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. CREATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARENESS. 2. PROMOTION OF GOOD HEALTH, THROUGH PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SUPPORT. 3. PROMOTION OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUYI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANYANWU, ANYANWU & CO. BARR. MAUREEN NNENNA NWUZOR ANYANWU (MRS.) 703, LAGOS ABEOKUTA EXP. ROAD, IJAIYE B/STOP, AMERICANA SHOPPING COMPLEX, OJOKORO, LAGOS. TEL: 08033793219

ASSOCIATION OF TRICYCLISTS, TOWNSHIP BUS OPERATORS, TICKET AGENTS AND TICKET SELLERS OF AKWA IBOM STATE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKPAN, SUNDAY EDET 2. ETIM, NSE OKON 3. EDEM, ALFRED NSE 4. AKPAN, ROSE JOSEPH 5. AKPAN, ESTHER DONATUS 6. ELIJAH, BASSEY OKON 7. ETIM, ANIEKPENO EDEM 8. NSA, NYETI EYO

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OKIKIOLA OLAYEMI MICHAEL .....CHAIRMAN (2) EMUZE RITA BAMIDELE....SECRETARY (3) OJELEYE ADENIKE IDOWU ...TREASURER (4) PADONU SEGUN .J (5) OMIWALE ADERINOLA EYITOP (6) OLADIMEJI KAYODE JOSHUA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO RELIEVE PEOPLE FROM THE YOKE OF ENEMY BY LEADING THEM TO OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (2) TO ENSURE THE GENERAL SPIRITUAL WELL BEING (3) TO BE A SOURCE OF POSITIVE INSPIRATION TO THE BODY OF JESUS CHRIST (4) TO REACH PEOPLE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HOLINESS AND ITS BENEFITS (5) TO DELIVER THE OPPRESS TO PROPHETIC PRAYERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TOPAZ DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DEGREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARRY OUT ENLIGHTENMENT CAMPAIGNS, TO AVOID CANCER 2. TO CONDUCT AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS 3. TO ORGANISE SEMINARS ON MANAGEMENT OF CANCER ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIQGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, FABIAN ADIKA EGBUCHULAM OBI, a native of Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government of Imo State of Nigeria, a Retiree, a Christian, a Male adult citizen of the federal Republic of Nigeria, now residing at Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous Community in Mabitoli Local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria, do hereby make this publication and declare as follows ÷ 1. That I am the bonafide owner of 3 plots of land with two bedroom flats therein situated at IHUALA in IWELA FAMILY’S LAND umuokorozuo, Obeama-Asa in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers state. 2. That the original Deed of Conveyance with survey plan No. EOA/SC/RV089/2007 dated on the 24/08/2007 got stolen by unknown person sometime in October, 2016 in my house at Oboroche Ubaha Autonomous community in Mbaitoli local Government Area of Imo State of Nigeria. 3. That the said documents was also registered with Ministry of Lands and Survey, Port Harcourt. 4. That all efforts made to recover the said original Deed of Conveyance with plan number proved abortive, hence this publication. 5. Please, if found contact the nearest police station or call Mr. FABIAN 08038960909. 5. Any person who transacts any business with anyone other than the abovementioned person, in respect to the properties does so at his or her own risk. BUYERS BEWARE!!! SIGNED: FABIAN ADIKA EGBUCHULAM OBI

LORETTO SPECIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL OLD GIRLS FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Ubah Adaugo Ijeoma - [Chairman] (3) Ugochukwu Anulika Euphemia (5) Azike Chidimma Anthonia (7) Izuchukwu Sandra Chinenye Peace

NEW DAWN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION OYO STATE The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under ‘Part C’ of the Companies and Allied Matter Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE :(1) Mrs Aluko Ayodeni - President (2) Mr Okunoye Femi - Vice President (3) Mr Oladapo Gbenga - General Secretary (4) Mrs Adeyemi Romoke (5) Engineer Aluko Banjo THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To cater for the welfare of members and protect their interest (2) To foster unity and peace among members 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

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. (2) Anikwe Ejike Mercy Nkiru - [Secretary] (4) Akinsoto Nkemakonam Obiajulu. (6) Onyekwelu Stella N

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To promote the interest of the school. (2) To keep Alumni in touch with each other and maintain their interest in the school. (3) To benefit and support the advancement of education and achievements of students at the school including the offer of scholarships and prizes for proficiency in all fields and by any other means. (4) To benefit and support the school community 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

DAILY SPIRITUAL TONIC OUTREACH 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, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1. EGBEGI TONBRH. - CHAIRMAN 2. AMADI OROMA KELVIN. - SECRETARY

AIM/OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS

TRUSTEES OF GLOBAL LIFE TESTIMONY CHURCH

Signed By: SECRETARY

MANIFOLD WISDOM HOUSE CHURCH 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, 2004.

CENTRE FOR HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT & ADVANCEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL NDUKA NWAEKPE CHAIRMAN 2. JONAH EJIKE CHIGBU 3. MRS. NNENNAYA CHINYERE IZUZU - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES -To empower the vulnerable women, youths and low income earners through various programmes. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registration-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Chairman

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, June 5, 2017

JESSICA NENE ANYAHARA

I, formerly known and addressed as, JESSICA ANYAHARA EGWERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, JESSICA NENE ANYAHARA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, CHINAEMEREM EZINWANYI ANN, AND CHINAEMEREM EZINWANYI, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHINAEMEREM EZINWANYI ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SAMBO RASHIDAT OLORUNTOYIN I formerly known as OYENIYI RASHIDAT wish to be known and addressed as SAMBO RASHIDAT OLORUNTOYIN. Wrong Date of Birth is BIRTH FROM : 03 -11-1980 while the corrected Date of Birth is 22 - 11 - 1980 .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AKUMA FAITH CHIDINMMA I formerly known as Ogodo Faith Uju wish to be known and addressed as Akuma Faith Chidinmma. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. CHIJIOKE-AGBO NONYELUM LYDIA ENE: I, formerly known and addressed as ENE NONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIJIOKE-AGBO NONYELUM LYDIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWANKWO UGWUMBA

OLISA EMMANUEL CHIBUEZE

MRS. OKAFOR ONYINYE

JOSIAH CHINENYE ESTHER

I, formerly known and addressed as, OLISA EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, OLISA EMMANUEL CHIBUEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWABUEZE ONYINYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKAFOR ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, JOSIAH CHINENYE VIRTUOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOSIAH CHINENYE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWOKEABIA IFECHUKWU UZOAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OGBODO IFECHUKWU OZOAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NWOSU AMARACHI MEDIATRICE.

UGUANYI HYGINUSE I formerly known as UGUANYI BLESSING wish to be known and addressed as UGUANYI HYGINUSE .All former documents remain vaalid, general public please take note.

ADEWUSI OMOTAYO MARY

M/S ADERONKE ADEBOLA ADEYEMO

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I formerly known as Miss. Aderonke Adebola wish to be known and addressed as M/S Aderonke Adebola Adeyemo. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

NWAOGWUGWU IFEONYE ANGELA

MRS BALOGUN LATIFATU ABIODUN

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I formerly known as Miss Salabiu Latifatu Abiodun wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Balogun Latifatu Abiodun .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OGALA IFEYINWA MABEL.

MRS MADUKA VICTORIA SHADE

OGUNDELE MANSURAH IDOWU

I formerly known as IDOWU MONSURAH YUNUSA wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDELE MANSURAH IDOWU .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. EZE HOPE CHIBUEZE I formerly known as Nwosu Eze Hope Chibueze wish to be known and addressed as Eze Hope Chibueze .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MUHAMMADUL-AMIN SHEHU

I formerly known as AMINU SHEHU wish to be known and addressed as MUHAMMADULAMIN SHEHU My corrected Date of Birth is 1st December,1993 .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note

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MRS CHUKWU CHINYERE MABEL

MRS ONYEBUCHI NGOZIKA DORATHY

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MRS KOSISOCHUKWU VICTORIA

ONYIA NKEIRU EMMANUELLA

UGWU: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS KOSISOCHUKWU VICTORIA UGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS KOSISOCHUKWU VICTORIA ANIDIOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UCHENDU: I, formerly known and addressed as UCHENDU NKEIRU EMMANUELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYIA NKEIRU EMMANUELLA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

EJIM JUSTINA CHINWENDU

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OGUEJI AUGUSTINE MICHAEL

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EKEKWE OKEY NELSON I formerly known as Okechukwu Henry Ekekwe wish to be known and addressed as Ekekwe Okey Nelson .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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IFEOMA REBECCA OGADAH

HANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTED DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known as Ifeoma John Amaefula wish to be known and addressed as Ifeoma Rebecca Ogadah .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ONUGWU LAWRITTA NDIDI EZE I, formerly known and addressed as EZE LAWRITTA NDIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUGWU LAWRITTA NDIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known as ABRAHAM GBENGA PHILIP wish to be known and addressed as ABRAHAM PHILIP and corrected Date of Birth is 10TH OCTOBER 1991. All former documents\ credentials bearing these names remain valid, General public please take note.

MRS. OGBODO IFECHUKWU OZOAMAKA

I formerly known and addressed as OGALA MARYMABEL IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGALA IFEYINWA MABEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, UGWUMBA NWANKWO UZOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWANKWO UGWUMBA. My correct date of birth is, 1st July, 1980. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

BLESSING: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS BLESSING KENNETH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MADUKA VICTORIA SHADE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

MRS EZUGWU CHINENYE MARYROSE

MRS PATRICIA CHINELO OLOWOSILE

EDUGWU MARYROSE EBERE

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DENNIS JUKWU EMMANUEL AMAECHI

ONOVO PAUL MONDAY.

UGWU VICTORIA

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UGWU: I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU VERONICA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EDEANI ESTHER NKEMJIKA

MRS IBEANU CYNTHIA CHINWENDU

CHUKWUMA THOMAS MADUKWE.

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AGHADINAUNO TOCHUKWU ANTHONY

MRS NWAEZE UGONMA AMARACHI

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MRS DANIEL AMARACHI GRACE

ANEKE CHUKWUEBUKA PETER

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ANIKE: I, formerly known and addressed as ANIKE CHUKWUEBUKA PETER and ANEX CHUKWUEBUKA PETERS,now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKE CHUKWUEBUKA PETER. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EDE CLETUS CHUKWUMA

MEJULU SAMUEL OGUGUO

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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We, formerly known and addressed as MPAMA KATE OLUCHI and MPAMA ANTHONY CHUKWUEMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHINKIE KATE OLUCHI and CHINKE ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

OBETO FLORA OMONYE.

The original C of O belonging to Chief Donatus Okeke ‘M’ of Plot No. 1059 with Reg.No. 24/24/1419 got lost on 4/3/2017. All effort to trace the missing document proved abortive. Ministry of Lands Enugu and general public take note.

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s SEED UP-SCALING PROJECT

The unending drama of ending rice importation

Seed up farms in progress

Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr

Nigerians are still awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari’s dream of making Nigeria self-sufficient in rice production by 2019 - two years after the nationwide Seed Up-Scaling Project took off, and as you read this, the Federal Government is still spending some N356 billion on importation of rice annually. It would be recalled that Rice Seed UpScaling Project was inaugurated by the Director-General, National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC), Mr. Olusegun Ojo, in Abuja recently vide a two-year initiative. The project, which started in March, 2016 was a brain wave of the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF/ WECARD) on the platform of the West Africa Seed Programme (WASP) and will run till to December, 2017 – barely six months away. Stakeholders had believed that the project will significantly aid government’s efforts at bridging the huge gap between local production and demand for rice which currently stands between five and 6.4 million metric tonnes annually. But in spite of its huge potential and comparative advantage in rice production, Nigeria currently ranks as the second largest importer of rice in the world and the largest net importer in Africa, spending an estimated N356 billion on importation of the staple annually. Speaking at the project inauguration and planning meeting, the President of SEEDAN, Mr Richard Olafare, said that the project would significantly aid government’s efforts at addressing the production shortfall. While the initiative sought to strength-

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en production capabilities of the country’s rice farmers and other players in the sub-sector - including seed companies and link them to improved inputs and finance, the project was targeted to add to a total of 20,000 hectares of farmland in selected seven states under cultivation, using 1,200 metric tonnes of certified seeds to produce a targeted 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice by December 2017, according to Olafare. The SEEDAN president listed the selected states as Kano, Niger, Kebbi, Zamfara, Benue, Ekiti and Ebonyi, adding that they were selected based on their comparative advantage in rice production. According to him, more than 20,000

farmers, 50 per cent of whom will be women and 40 per cent youths, will be engaged in the Rice Seed Up-Scaling Project in the targeted states. “The project is in support of the ECOWAS Rice Offensive Programme, which has taken off in four pilot countries namely Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali and Senegal. “We want to improve on the livelihood of people and one way to do it is by promoting rice production; and you cannot promote production without quality seeds. “So, this project is looking at utilising 1,200 metric tonnes of seeds within the two years. It is expected that if these seeds are used, we are going to be able to

Stock pile of assorted brand of locally sourced food stuff

produce about 60,000 metric tonnes of paddy for the two years. “We have split this into what we can do in 2016 and what we will do in 2017. For 2016, we are looking at producing about 48,000 tonnes of paddy and the balance of 12,000 tonnes will be produced in 2017,’’ he said. The lead consultant explained that the project was designed to provide a link between the participating rice farmers and selected millers, including Labana, Miva, Lagos Rice, and Onyx. “We have been able to secure the buy in of those selected rice millers, who will serve as off-takers for the targeted 60,000 CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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metric tonnes that will be produced by the participating farmers. “You can see the connection being provided here; the seed companies will supply the farmers with high yielding seeds to be certified by the NASC, while the seed millers will buy off the produce from the farmers. “It goes beyond that because you cannot produce when the capacity is not there. We are also building the capacity of more than 120 persons cutting across the various sectors of the rice value chain. “We are equally going to promote demonstration because we know that some varieties have been developed over times that are not in the hands of the farmers. “So, we want to compare these varieties with the ones we are promoting to make sure that in the next few years, we can replace materials in the hands of farmers with better varieties that have been developed by research,’’ he said. Mr. Olusegun Ojo, the Director-General of NASC, said that the council had a critical role to play in the project implementation, being the sector regulator. “NASC is a member of the national project steering committee; and our role is to guarantee the quality of seeds to be deployed by ensuring that participating seed companies are not only accredited but also play by the rules. “In other words, the council will carry out third party quality assurance for all seed production and provide clearance for seed suppliers under the project,’’ he said. The Head of Operations, Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Ruphina Atima, informed the participants that the bank would support the project through provision of funds to participating companies and farmers using the Anchor Borrowers model of the Central Bank of Nigeria. An Agricultural Officer of First City Monumental Bank, Mr. Uchenna Obih, revealed that the bank was ready to support the initiative, adding that its management had already approved N2 billion to support seed production in the country. The highpoint of the meeting was the inauguration of the seven-member National Project Steering Committee consisting of SEEDAN, RIFAN, NASC, NCRI, BOA, FCMB and WASP. Stakeholders rose from the meeting with a number of resolutions, including the need for close collaboration among financial institutions, NASC and SEEDAN. The long wait for home grown rice Now, with just six months to the end of the period when rice is expected to be abundantly available to Nigerians across the land, her citizens are still grappling with unabated high cost of the product as well as other foodstuffs. Brazing the reality on ground, The Daily Times sought explanation from dealers of the various brands of rice and the exercise turned out to be a revelation. According to the CEO of Topman Ventures, a subsidiary of Topman Progress Resource Limited, Mr. Sunday O. Ijekhuemen, one of the major merchants in Lagos mainland, government cannot

Rice Farm

Government cannot handle farming/ distribution of rice alone - Ijekhuemen handle the farming and distribution of rice alone. Having been in the business of sourcing rice and other foodstuffs across the country and marketing same for over three decades, Ijekhuemen’s analysis cannot be overlooked. His blueprint: Foundation Let government identify specific areas where this rice will prosper well, then provide the kind of grains that will grown very well at affordable price, or let government subsidize it. After that, government should open the gate for everybody to enter the rice farming business, then bring in experts to teach us the rice farming technique. We need people who know the rice farming technique to put us through. Let the experts train our people on the inside secrets of successful rice farming over time; thereafter, states and individuals can take over and manage their rice farms. Knowledge is key. “Government should overlook this important area because those countries exporting rice in such great quantities all-year-round cannot be champions of the crop for nothing: there is a secret behind it that we don’t know and unless we press for it, they will not show us.” When we have achieved all that, then every Local Government Area and LCDA administration should join their respective states – and this is where private investors like the Dangotes, the Elumelus, etc, can participate - by bringing in machines and build warehouses and put logistics in place for distributing the product to the grassroots level nationwide and minimal cost to the end consumers. You will find that this will be

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easy and cheap because most of the consumers are the farmers themselves. It is not rocket science! When this infrastructure is on the ground, let all the army of jobless youths, both those riding Okada or Tricycle for want of something better to do be thrown into the rice farms and let them plant and farm rice in massive magnitude. At harvest, invite the private investors to buy the product, meet the logistics and let them flood the Nigerian market – and you will see that this soaring price of rise will die a natural death. Commenting on FG’s Rice Seed UpScaling Project, the merchant said so far,

it is just another of government’s propaganda. “If government does not open the rice business to everybody and invite all youths and able bodied unemployed men and women, the situation will continue because hunger and crime will not seize,” he said, and stressed further: “Rice business is an everyday business all year round, and that will completely wipe unemployment, poverty, inflation and insecurity from our land. This is because everybody would be engaged in making money and money will be flowing; those selling clothes will find ready buyers, those selling whatever people need will prosper and the country will be stable and be at peace.

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ÏÏÏ The absence of

the governor of Cross River state, Prof. Ben Ayade, in the state has crippled governance as civil servants have abandoned their duty posts to attend to their private activities. The workers, according to Daily Times findings, are into private businesses. This had been a common practice whenever the governor travels abroad. And it had been speculated that Governor Ayade has travelled outside the state more than any other governor and whenever this happens, the economic, social and political activities crumbles. Some of his aides

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Absence of gov cripples governance in C’River state stay outside office for over two weeks attending to their businesses. Sadly, those who managed to be in the office will impose one policy or the other which will affect the citizenry. Such impositions, according to our findings, include unsubstantiated levies and taxes thereby exploiting the people of their lean resources. For instance, the tanker drivers were ordered to pay N12, 800 each as levy for road maintenance and

this resulted in some days of industrial action by the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) and Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) which called out their members on industrial action. A day after the successful hosting of the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osibanjo, Governor Ayade commenced his usual oversee travels. This time, the governor left for China ostensibly to solicit for investors.

“The journey to China is coming on the heels of a successful visit by the acting President,” a source hinted. The acting President visited the state last Thursday on a two day working visit. This helped the governor to showcase some his achievements aimed at enhancing their inter party collaboration. Consequently, our source, who pleaded for anonymity, said the visit of the acting President made it possible for the world to see and hear the

truth that critics have refused to tell about the state. He said they claimed that the governor has not done anything but the fruits of his toils and journeys were clearly stated by the acting President after going round and see for himself. The governor is still not tired. He wants to do more which is why he has jettisoned other concerns to make the China trip to bring more investors. Though, the Governor had left to China to come

back on the 17th of June but sources hinted that Governor Ben Ayade he knew cannot come back on that day. “With successful hosting of the Acting President, the Governor is not likely to come back. You will see that he might stay for over a month or two hence the state suffer, salary will not be paid on time, everything will be crumbled, some civil servants will come to work by 9am and close by 12pm, watch and see” He stated

Osinbajo declares illicit financial flows, asset recovery parley open today Andrew Orolua,

Abuja

L-R: Pastor, Fountain of Life Church (FLC), Lekki, Lagos, Kunle Osunkunle; Senior Pastor, FLC, Taiwo Odukoya; Senior Pastor, Rehoboth International Christian Center/Convener, Inspiring Initiative, Olumide Olugbenle and Senior Pastor, Capstone Church, Lekki, Lagos, Tokunbo Johnson, during the Inspiring Initiative Conference in Lagos… on Sunday. LIVINUS FAVOUR PEACE I formerly known and addressed as OKANU CHIKAODIRI PEACE now wish to be known and addressed as LIVINUS FAVOUR PEACE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS SYLVIA IWUJI I formerly known and addressed as MISS SYLVIA OBIUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SYLVIA IWUJI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

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OLAONIPEKUN OLATUNBOSUN EMMANUEL I formerly known and addressed as SOGELOLA OLATUBOSUN EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as OLAONIPEKUN OLATUNBOSUN EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GOD IS GOD WORLD WIDE MINISTRY The general public is hereby informed that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) PASTOR/PROPHET OLABODE TALADE OGUNLOWO - PRESIDENT (2) PASTOR (MRS) MODUPE OLAJUMOKE OGUNLOWO (3)PASTOR FRANCIS OLUWASINA OGUNLOWO (4) PASTOR ABEFE KAYODE AMUDA (5) PASTOR SAMUEL IGBEKELE LUWA - GENERAL SECRETARY THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1)TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH PREACHING AND EVANGELISM (2) TO BRING DELIVERANCE TO THE CAPTIVE SOULS THROUGH COUNSELING AND PRAYERS (3) TO BE COMMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION THROUGH SOUND TEACHING OF BIBLICAL DOCTRINES (4) TO ENGAGE IN OUTREACH PRAYER AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMME FOR THE BENEFIT OF MANKIND 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

OBIKEYE IDOWU YAKUBU I formerly known and addressed as AREMU IDOWU YAKUBU now wish to be known and addressed as OBIKEYE IDOWU YAKUBU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

ADDITION OF NAME: I formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU IFEANYI now wish to add DANIEL to my name. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU IFEANYI DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

FREDERICK CHINYERE REBECCA I formerly known and addressed as FREDERICK CHINYERE OSI now wish to be known and addressed as FREDERICK CHINYERE REBECCA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

ONUCHUKWU MAGDALENE AUGUSTINE I, formerly known and addressed as, AMARACHI AUGUSTINE, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUCHUKWU MAGDALENE AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

UNIQUE MOTORCYCLE CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990 TRUSTEES ARE (1)ELLIS LEO SAMUEL (2) FADIREPO OLANIYI GBENGA (3) DAWODU ADEKUNLE CHIGOZIE (4) YOMI ADEKUNLE BOROKINNI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST THE POOR IN THE SOCIETY, 2. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE MOTORCYCLE CLUB ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORTE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI LRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED:SECRETARY

ÏÏÏActing President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will declare open a 3-day Conference on Promoting International Cooperation in Combating Illicit Financial Flows and Enhancing Asset Recovery to Foster Sustainable Development in Abuja today (Monday). The conference is aimed at closing the knowledge gap on the nature and effect of annual cross border flow of proceeds of criminal activities mostly from developing and transitional economies to developed economies sustained by a global shadow financial system. A statement by Comrade Salihu Othman Isah, the Special Adviser, Media and Pub-

licity to the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said the conference will be hosted at the State Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja. The event is being convened under the auspices of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Justice. ADENIJI TAOHEED KUNLE I formerly known and addressed as IWAJOWA IFELODUN KUNLE now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIJI TAOHEED KUNLE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

OJO PERPETUAL CHINYERE

SULEIMAN HUSSAINA

I formerly known and addressed as NWAGWU PERPETUAL CHINYERE now wish to be known and addressed as OJO PERPETUAL CHINYERE.My date of birth was wrongly written as 22/11/1969 instead of 22/11/1977. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SANDY HUSSAINA now wish to be known and addressed as SULEIMAN HUSSAINA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. OKEKE ANTHONIA

CHIDOZIE FRANCIS NWACHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS EBEONU ANTHONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKEKE ANTHONIA. All former documents remain remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHIGOZIE EMMANUEL NWACHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDOZIE FRANCIS NWACHUKWU. All former document(s) remain valid. All relevant authorities and the general public should please take note.

LOSS DOCUMENTS

This is to inform the general public of the loss title documents registered conveyances in respect of two Nos of storey building belonging to Alhaji Musibawu Abimbola Abina at No 37 street Ebute Metta Lagos regd as No 55 page 55 no 852 and another storey building at No 20 Adetoro John Igbobi Fadeyi, Lagos regd as No 7 page 7 vol 363 land registry Ikeja. All effort s to locate them proved abortive. Signed: Mrs. Asimotulai Bamidele Samuel. Executrix of the Estate of Alh. Musibawu Abimbola Abina

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Intercepted 440 firearms: NCS Zone A not investigating seizure –Comptroller Mohammed Joy Anyim

ÏÏÏThe

Emirates Regional Manager West Africa, Mr. Afzal Parambil (m), with pupils, during the activities marking the 2017 Children’s Day Celebration in Lagos… recently.

How Agbaso emerged as acting chairman of APGA Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

ÏÏÏFresh

facts have now emerged over how Chief Martin Agbaso became the acting chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Contrary to insinuations in certain quarters, Agbaso’s emergence as the new acting boss of APGA followed due process. The Daily Times recalls that Agbaso is a foundation member and a stakeholder of the APGA. He is also the major financier of the party since inception, having played active role in the development of the party. But the legitimacy of APGA leadership was conferred on Agbaso on May 22, 2017 when Justice A R Ozoemena of Enugu High Court granted an order of mandamus, compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector-General of Police to recognize Agbaso as the acting chairman of APGA. The judge order was sequel to a

motion on notice by Comrade Mike Alioke, asking the judge to grant the reliefs being sought before the court. In the certified true copy of the court’s order which was made available to The Daily Times on Sunday, the judge further directed the IGP and the Commissioner of Police to ensure compliance of APGA’s decision over the appointment of Agbaso as the acting chairman of the party. According to the court, the development will forestall a breakdown of law and order within the party and its faithful. The court further prohibits INEC and its agents from recognizing or accepting any other person as the national chairman of APGA other than Martin Agbaso whose name was submitted to it by the party. But the background to the current situation in the APGA leading to the court order to INEC and the Police started during its meeting on October 5, 2016.

During the said meeting at its National Secretariat in Abuja, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APGA took certain decisions against the leadership of the party. The NWC of APGA indicted and suspended the Dr. Victor Ike Oye, the national chairman as well as Alhaji Abubakar Adamu, the deputy national chairman, (North) and Chief Uche Okogbuo, the national deputy chairman (South) respectively, on many grounds and instances of breaches and infractions of the party constitution. After the indictment and the suspension of the above mentioned officials of the party, the NWC also appointed Ozo Nwabueze Okafor as the acting National Chairman of the party. But Dr Victor Oye did not accept the NWC decisions in good faith as he was said to have continued to parade himself as the national chairman of the party.

Ondo APC crisis deeps

Ï Party executive suspend chairman, set up disciplinary committee Ï I remain Ondo APC chair –Kekemeke ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏSome

aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state have set up a three-man facts finding disciplinary committee to investigate the embattled chairman of the party, Mr. Isaacs Kekemeke. The three man disciplinary committee are: Abayomi Adesanya (chairman) Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye (secretary) and Rasheed Badmus as member. Daily Times learned that the decision to probe Mr. Kekemeke was unanimously adopted by members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the party in Ondo state. They had earlier passed a unani-

mous vote of “no confidence” on Mr. Kekemeke after he was accused of failing to discharge his duties and neglecting the activities of the party. He was also accused of failing to discharge his responsibilities, and for neglect and dereliction of duty, among other offenses, in contravention of atticle 21(D)(vi), of the Constitution of the APC,(October 2014 as amended),” the members said. The members have already chose Ade Adetimehin, the Deputy Chairman of the party to “act” in the position of the state chairman pending the outcome of the report of the disciplinary committee. Mr. Adetimehin had been receiv-

ing defectors mostly from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the fold of the APC on behalf of the party. Trouble had started for the embattled APC state Chairman after he was accused of running the activities of the party like a “one man business” in 2016. However, reacting to his suspension Mr. Kekemeke said he remained the bonfide Chairman of the APC in the state. He spoke in a statement issued to journalists in Akure at the weekend while describing his suspension as a remote controlled, illegal and morally reprehensible conduct of some rancorous elements in the state executives.

new Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Comptroller Mohammed Uba has disclosed that the zone is not investigating the importation of the 440 pieces of firearm intercepted by men of the service at the Tincan Island Port. This is contrary to the speculations by some that the Comptroller General of Customs, Col Hammed Ali (Rtd) had directed the zone to launch an investigation into the matter. According to the Controller, who stated this during a media pally with journalist over the weekend at the Zonal headquarters in Ikeja, the container of arms was only brought for safe keeping pending further directives from the headquarters. At the event which was the first since his resumption of office as the Controller of Zone A, Mohammed solicited for partnership from Media practitioners as well as all stakeholders in eradicating the smuggling in the zone. He maintained that the Nigeria Customs Service alone would not be able to achieve the desired result without the needed partnership as they can’t be everywhere at every time. In his words, the new Controller who before his deployment was the Controller Federal Operations Unit Zone C said, “ to eradicate smug-

gling is our calling as Customs officers. It is however pathetic that people still engage in smuggling which is very injurious to the society. But unfortunately, those who engage in it do not see it so as they are only interested in making money. “ sometimes, it is as a result of lack of information that many have engaged in the act. We must all partner to move our nation forward especially in the area of revenue generation, reducing smuggling and community services.” Concerning the many smuggling activities around Badagry, Owode and other areas in the Zone, He maintained that he would do everything in his power to stop smugglers from perpetrating their evil act around the area. On the activities and conducts of personnel within the Zone, the Controller warned that his office will not condole any act of indiscipline. “wherever there are a lot of economic activities, there are a lot of problems. I therefore call for the support of everyone especially in the area of information on the activities of our officers. If they misconduct themselves in the discharge of their responsibilities, please let us know. Give us information because that is what we need.” He also stated that his office will not hesitate to partner with sister security agencies in ensuring the common good of the country as he had already visited his Army counterpart as well as the police.

Mrs. Ambode, Chinese Consul-General advocate women empowerment Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏWife of the governor of Lagos

State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has again charged women in the state, to utilize the opportunity provided by various skill acquisition centres built by the state government, to get skills for their economic empowerment. She made the remarks at the commissioning of Funmilayo Mobolaji Johnson Skill Acquisition Centre, in Ajah, a suburb of Lagos, donated by two firms, Huawei Technologies Limited and Fortis Project Services. Bolanle said it was not fashionable for women to be idle and expect the husband to bankroll the family expenses, stressing that having something to contribute to home upkeep, went a long way in lifting the family. According to her, it was not advisable for ladies and women to live entirely on the income of their husbands. “It is always helpful that the woman has something to contribute to the upkeep of the home. It also puts her in a respectable position in the family,” she said. She disclosed that the state government had built about 17 skill acquisition centres around the state, which trains women, ladies, widows and school drop-outs, in skills such as leather works, hat-making, carpentry, shoe-making, soap-making, dress-designing and computer-

studies among others. “As at now, Lagos state has no less than 17 skill acquisition centres, located around the state, for the purpose of training people, especially women, ladies, widows and school drop-outs in various skills like leather works, computer studies, bead and hat-making etc,” she stressed. Furthermore, she said the establishment of the Employment Trust Fund, ETF, by the administration of governor Akinwunmi Ambode, was to help people become entrepreneurs, by providing funds for good business ideas and to those with skills to establish own businesses. She commended both companies for building the centre, which according to her, had brought great empowerment opportunities closer to the people. In her own address, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Lola Akande, commended the firms for their corporate social responsibility initiative, noting that the gesture would go a long way in reducing unemployment among women in the state. Also speaking, the Chinese Consul-general in Nigeria, Mr. Lao Xiao, described Lagos as the pearl of West Africa. He said Nigeria and China as strategic partners, were set to enjoy mutually beneficial economic relations.

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DG NCAC tasks youth on need to reconnect to Nigerian culture Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Director-General National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Segun Runsewe has charged youths to be ambassadors of culture wherever they find themselves. The NCAC boss was speaking at the recently celebrated Nigeria of My Dream season five event with the theme, “Arise o compatriots, Nigeria in dire need of nationalists not politicians” The event witnessed a lot of fanfare with Otunba Runsewe using the occasion to further reiterate the need for the youths to imbibe our tradition as against western culture. He proclaimed, “our culture, our pride, our music our pride. Our dance our pride, our diversity our pride”. Runsewe explained that a situation where a hand-

some looking boy plaits his hair is alien to our culture. He charged leaders to do everything humanly possible to discourage all manner of attitude or behaviour that do not promote Nigerian culture. While commending the organizers of the Nigeria of My dream project, the culture helmsman emphasized the need for all hands to be on deck in ensuring that Nigeria becomes a strong, virile united Nation. “Let us support this dream with all we have to make the dream a reality” says Runsewe who doubled as the Chairman of the occasion. He challenged the students of both public and private schools present to have passion for a greater Nigeria. The keynote speaker, Mrs. Nnena Akajemeli, National Coordinator SERVICOM congratulated the organizers for sustaining the competition to

season five saying the event was worthwhile because it encouraged patriotism, mutual coexistence, healthy competition and development of leadership. She added that all stakeholders must do everything to make the Nigeria of My Dream project a reality. According to Mrs. Akajemeli, promoting richness of diversity amongst the children whom she described as our seeds for the future, would not only expose Nigerian students and pupils to a value based competition but will also inculcate in them the right ways of doing things which is one pillar of the SERVICOM mandate. The National Coordinator stressed that plans are underway to incorporate SERVICOM principles into the school curriculum as part of civic education at all levels. This, according to her was

recommended in a communiqué at the end of the recently held National Policy Dialogue on strategies for improving service delivery with the aim of inculcating in the younger generation the culture and ethics of punctuality and dedication to duty among other things. Earlier on, the former Director-General of National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Peter Igho (MFR) who is also patron of Nigeria of My Dream Project, felicitated with the organizers for achieving another feat. In his remarks, he charged leaders to always lead by example, ensuring that the younger generation emulate only people of true nationalist character. “We must care for them with all means possible in order to have a better tomorrow,” he urged.

L-R: MD/CEO, Main One, Funke Opeke; Director, Strategy, Airtel Nigeria, Tenu Awoonor and Managing Director, Vodacom Nigeria, Lanre Kolade, during the 2017 Broadband Summit in Lagos… recently.

Drug: NDLEA arrests 54-year old tea hawker at MMIA

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have arrested a fiftyfour year old single mother of four children, Owolabi Oluwayemisi Modinat on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with substances that tested positive for cocaine. Announcing the arrest in a statement signed and issued by the Head, Public Affairs of NDLEA, Ofoyeju Mitchell, the narcotics agency stated that the suspect who hails from Kwara State was apprehended during the outward

screening of passengers on a Qatar airline flight to Saudi Arabia after testing positive to drug ingestion. Accordig to NDLEA, preliminary investigation revealed that she ingested 32 wraps of substances that tested positive for cocaine weighing 330 grammes. The suspect who hawks tea and bread to earn a living in Lagos was found to have collected three hundred thousand (N300, 000) to smuggle drugs to Saudi under the pretext of going for pilgrimage. She was also going to Saudi as a private pilgrim and not as a group. NDLEA commander at the Lagos airport, Ahmadu

Garba said this was the second arrest of a pilgrim at the airport. One Odeyemi Omolara Morayo a.k.a. Ariyo Monsurat Olabisi was caught with 1.595kg of cocaine on her way to Saudi Arabia in February. He also added that the suspect was cooperating with investigating officers and that she will be arraigned as soon as investigation was concluded. The suspect in her statement explained that poverty led her into drug trafficking. In her words, “I have never travelled outside the country before now. I am a single mother of four children. I sell tea and bread to earn a living. At present, I have no

money to continue with my tea business due to family problems. A man met me and promised to help me by sponsoring my trip to Saudi Arabia. As a Muslim, I was happy but he later asked me to swallow the drugs. I agreed because he promised to pay me 300,000 naira. I have too many problem and nobody to help me”. The NDLEA Chairman/ Chief Executive, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retd.) while commenting on the arrest of Oluwayemisi Modinat said that the Agency is working to prevent those hiding under the cover of pilgrimage in trafficking narcotics.

Itsekiri youth issue 14 days ultimatum over site of Nigerian Maritime Varsity Isaac Olamikan, Warri

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The recent claim by the Itsekiri to ownership of Okerenkoko,a community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, where the Nigerian Maritime University is sited may lead to serious face-off between the Itsekiri and the Ijaw of Gbaramatu kingdom. A group of youth of Itsekiri extraction under the aegis of Niger Delta Omega (NIDO) has issued a 14 days ultimatum to the Federal and Delta state governments and all International Oil Companies operating in their land to rename the location of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko as Okerenghigho as allegedly recognized by the law of Nigeria. They also demanded for immediate provision of licenses to Itsekiris to own and operate oil blocs and Modular refineries in their land; completion of the Koko-Ogheye-Lagos road project; pilling of all Itsekiri riverine communities; employment of Itsekiri indigenes by the IOCs; provision of light, drinkable water, hospitals as well as motorable roads with bridges to connect Itsekiri areas in the Niger Delta. Spokesman of NIDO, Agbogunyo Oliriogun, warned that failure to meet their demands within 14 days would attract wrath on all assets of the Federal Government and that of the IOCs. He advised that it would be better for the IOCs to move all their personnel, equipment and installations before the end of the 14 days if they (IOCs) know they won’t be able to meet up with the demands within the stipulated days. NIDO lamented that Itsekiris cannot continue to sit

and watch the wickedness, underdevelopment and oppression of their people by the Government at all levels and the International Oil Companies. Going further, NIDO took swipes at some youth organisations of Itsekiri extraction for their discordant tune in fighting for the upliftment of the ethnic nationality. “We note with dismay how both factions of the Itsekiri National Youth Council (INYC) are using the present situation in Itsekiri to do their private self-centered business to the detriment of the tribe. The Youth leadership of the Itsekiri people that is supposed to provide leadership have ended up been hijacked by politicians who now use it at will to satisfy their interest. “It is most shocking that both factions of the INYC don’t care about how the tribe is fairing, neither do they think of what their actions may cause the tribe in the long run rather they are only concern in power tussle and how to use the tribe to hustle for political relevance.” The statement warned that “in line with the foregoing, we call on all Nigerians at large and Itsekiri in particular not to take any action from both factions of the Itsekiri National Youths Council (INYC) serious because they are both hustlers and jobbers who are not to be taken serious, hence all their threat and ultimatum should be ignored as it is merely a tool to gain government patronage. We warn the two factions of the INYC to keep clear from all activities for the survival of Itsekiri by NIDO or they should be ready to face our wrath”. Recently, the senate passed a bill which endorsed the establishment of the institution a move to placate some restive youth of the Niger Delta region.

Nigeria Army to hold annual range classification ...Advice members of the public not to panic Joy Anyim

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scheduled to hold her Annual Range Classification for the 81 Division Headquarters from 5th-17th June 2017. To this end, members of the public are advised not to panic as the event will be characterised with the movement of large body of troops and the firing of live ammunition. The information which was contained in a press statement issued and signed by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Division, Lieutenant Colonel OM Daudu reads: “The year 2017 Annual

Range Classification for Headquarters 81 Division Nigerian Army, will hold at the Nigerian Army Range Ajilete, Owode Barracks in Ogun State from 05 – 17 June 2017. The event will involve movement of large body of troops and include the firing of live ammunition. “The general public especially those who reside, farm or do business around the Ajilete range area are please advised to stay away from the area within this period. Furthermore, the general public are advised not to panic on seeing movement of large body of troops or hearing sounds of live firing.

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Tertiary sports bodies set up two committees ANDREW EKEJIUBA

n a major drive to reposition the state of sports development in the nation’s tertiary institutions and the country at large, three tertiary –based sports bodies have formed two committees with the objectives of putting collegiate sports back on the front burner. The sports bodies are Nigeria Universities Games

Association (NUGA), Nigeria Polytechnics Games Association (NIPOGA) and the Nigeria Colleges of Education Games Association (NICEGA). According to a release by Bola Orodele, who is secretary of the Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA) and also secretary of one of the committees, the two committees are Steering Committee and Constitution Drafting Committee.

NUGA President, Professor Stephen Hamafyelto and NICEGA President, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed (who is also General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation) will serve as advisers to the two committees. Members of the Steering Committee includes, Mr. J. A. Onijala (Chairman); Mr. Yakubu Opene (Vice-Chairman); Mr. S. A. Akinbode (Member); Mr. Abdullahi Abubakar

(Member); Mr. Emeka Ogbu (Member); Mr. Bola Orodele (Secretary) and Dr. Saba Idris (Asst. Secretary). Also, members of the Constitution Drafting Committee includes, Prof. Barr. Oye Adewoye (Chairman); Ven. Matthew A. Odesanmi (ViceChairman); Prof. Musa G. Yakasai (Member); Rev. Dr. A. A. Ayodele (Member) and Mr. Ali Sani Umar (Secretary).

Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA) Secretary, Bola Orodele.

Bomb scare!

Juve fans injured in Turin stampede

t least 1000 people were injured, seven seriously, after a bomb scare triggered a stampede among Juventus fans watching he Champions League final in Turin, local authorities said Sunday. AFP reporters witnessed the chaotic scenes that ensued in a packed square 10 minutes before the end of the match on Saturday evening. The panic seemed to have been triggered by fireworks being let off and one or more people shouting that a bomb had exploded – a notion that quickly filtered through the crowd. The incident compounded a miserable night for supporters of Juventus, who lost the Cardiff final 4-1 to Real Madrid. It also underlined the

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Iheanacho gives reason for England stay

anchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will turn down offers from clubs not based in the United Kingdom in the summer transfer window, amid strong speculations linking him with a departure from the Etihad Stadium. As exclusively revealed by allnigeriasoccer.com, Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a move for the Nigeria wonderkid, but the 20-year-old wants to remain in England as he becomes eligible for a British passport in the next two years. ‘’He has been in England for the last three years and is two years away from getting his UK citizenship,” a source told ESPN.

“There is no point in moving outside England right now.” West Ham are thought to be in pole position to secure the signature of Iheanacho should he depart City. Meanwhile, Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is prepared to go full-throttle when the new season begins on August 12, 2017. The Hale End Academy product is aware that he has to impress Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when preseason training starts next month as he lost his spot in the first team in the final three months of the 20162017 campaign. “I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed not to be playing as much but as

long as the team is going well then I can understand,” Iwobi told reporters. “But I want to get myself back in the team. That is the aim of any young player. “I need to work hard in training, work hard in preseason and hopefully I’ll start next season with a bang.” At the end of the season, Iwobi could be representing Nigeria in a major tournament for the first time in his career if the Super Eagles qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 21-year-old claimed two assists in Nigeria’s 3-0 rout of Togo in an international friendly on June 1.

impact recent acts of terror are having on a jittery public across Europe and the problems now faced by organisers of any mass gathering of people following the Bataclan, Paris and Manchester concert attacks. The scare in Turin came just minutes before another deadly attack unfolded in London with assailants driving a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and assailants going on a stabbing spree before being shot dead by police. Most of the injured in Turin were treated for cuts and bruises but seven had to be admitted to emergency units at local hospitals. Local media reported that a seven-year-old boy was in a coma with severe chest injuries after being trampled in the crush.

Rivers Utd: Akande assures on Confed Cup qualification

ivers United goalkeeper Abiodun Akande believes his side can still qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2017 CAF Confederation Cup despite their loss to Ugandan side Kampala CCA. The Nigerian side were beaten 2-1 on Matchday 3 of the competition which has left them bottom of the group with three points from three games. Akande came on for injured veteran goalkeeper Rotimi Sunday and despite making a couple of saves during the game, he was beaten in the second half as Rivers United lost for the second time in the group stage. “It is one of those things; that is football for you, you win some, draw some and lose some,” he told reporters after the game. “We didn’t get the result we wanted, though we prepared well for it. KCCA are a good side and they showed it. “Despite this result, I still believe in this team. I’m confident we can qualify for the quarterfinals. We will be meeting them (KCCA) in a fortnight and I’m sure we can beat them at home. “I’m positive that we will qualify from our group. We will do all we can to qualify.”

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Musa, Rohr disagree on Ramadan fast

Ahmed Musa insists on observing Ramadan fast against South Africa.

uslim players in the Super Eagles are currently at loggerheads with Coach Gernot Rohr over their plans to observe Ramadan Fast on the day of the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers against South Africa. Extra Time gathered that Rohr had allowed Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi to observe the mandatory Ramadan fast in the friendly game against Togo, and though the players broke their fast during the half time break as it was time to, the coach still hauled them off after the break. Ahead of the game against South Africa in Uyo on June 10, the coach has reached out to the duo and want them not to observe the fast on matchday against South Africa, as they are very pivotal to his plans. The players are yet to give in to his demand, with Musa particularly not keen on skipping the fast which forbids them from eating from dusk till dawn citing he’s being used to the practice right from his days in Nigeria. Same goes for Abdullahi, but Alhassan Ibrahim the other muslim in the squad need not worry much because the chances of him getting his competitive debut in the game is very slim judging by the options available to the coach in his role. Interestingly, Ahmed Musa still scored twice within the first 17 minutes to give the Eagles a healthy lead against Togo. Meanwhile, fresh call-up Moroof Youssef of Zamalek makes up the list of muslim players on the 23-man squad who insists on the Ramadan fast.

Nantes set to announce Awaziem’s capture F

rench Ligue 1 club Nantes are on the verge of announcing the signing of Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem. Reports from France revealed that the central defender will be used as makeweight in the deal taking Nantes manager Sergio Conceiçao to Porto, with the Nigerian moving in the opposite direction. Awaziem is expected to join Nantes on a season-long loan, with an obligation to purchase the 20-year-old at the end of the 2017-2018 season for 12 million euros inserted into the deal. The young center back has plied his trade at Porto since he started his professional career, and has accumulated 13 appearances for the first team, scoring one goal. Chidozie Awaziem’s solitary cap for the Nigerian senior team was against Togo few days ago. Meanwhile, American-born defender of Nigerian parentage Matthew Olosunde has revealed that he is fulfilling his potential at Manchester United because of the conducive en-

vironment and relationship with his teammates. In the just concluded season, Olosunde was in the Red Devils traveling party for Premier League games against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur but did not make the match day squad for both matches. ‘’It has been a great experience being a part of, and playing for, one of the biggest clubs in the world,’’ Olosunde said. ‘’It’s a very friendly environment and everyone wants everyone to do well. We all try to help each other we can and give credit where it’s deserved. ‘’At the end of the day we are all still competing and doing what needs to be done on the field.’’ A United States youthteamer, the former New York Red Bulls Academy talent was snapped up by Manchester United in March 2016, before he was promoted to the U23 squad last season.

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

Anambra Central monarchs to honour Obiano

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Traditional rulers from all the communities in the seven local government areas of Anambra Central senatorial zone are to honour Governor Willie Obiano with a chieftaincy title on June 16, 2017 in recognition of his outstanding performance as the governor of the state. To ensure the success of the programme, the traditional rulers have set up a seven-member planning committee headed by the traditional ruler of Ifite Dunu, Igwe Emeka Ilouno. Other members of the committee include Igwe Patrick Okeke of Abagana representing Njikoka local government; Eze Chidubem Iweka of Obosi representing Idemili North; Eze Nnebo III of Akweze representing Anaocha; Igwe Sunday Okafor of Okpuno representing Awka South; Igwe Mac Antho-

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ny Okonkwo of Alor representing Idemili South and Igwe Nnaegbuna of Ebenebe representing Awka North. Addressing newsmen at the end of the committee’s meeting in Awka, the state capital, Igwe Ilouno said the traditional rulers in the area decided to honour Obiano to appreciate his good works in the areas of security, agriculture, infrastructural development, education, as well as his ability to pay all categories of civil servants as and when due. He said the governor was being honoured for his equitable distribution of amenities to all parts of the state, adding that despite the ongoing recession in the country, he has been assisting all the 179 communities in the state with N20 million choose-your-project initiated by his administration. According to the royal father, the chieftaincy title to Obiano has

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nothing to do with politics, adding that for all the traditional rulers in all the communities in Anambra

Central to come together to honour him was an indication of the love the people have for him.

ANSG donates 50 motorcycles to police ÏÏÏ The Anambra State Govern-

ment has donated 50 motorcycles, fitted with modern communication gadgets, to the state’s police command, to support its fight against criminals. Mr. Ibrahim Idris, the InspectorGeneral of Police, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lafia, described the gesture as the first of its kind, and challenged other state governments to emulate it. “The support by Governor Willie Obiano is unprecedented; it will enhance our operational capacity and aid our resolve to fight crime and criminality in all nooks and crannies of the state. “Aside the motorcycles, Obiano also donated a massive land for the establishment of the 54th mobile squad at Aguleri,” he said. He assured the people and government of Anambra State that the police would reward the state for such gestures through effective communal policing.

Idris said that the motorcycles would ease the fight against criminals in remote areas, and called for more support from members of the public. The police boss said that the Force would partner with government, stakeholders and traditional institutions toward ridding Nigeria of insurgencies, kidnapping, armed robbery and other crimes. “We need to work together with all stakeholders at all levels. The synergy between relevant stakeholders and security agencies will assist in fishing out bad eggs in the society,” he said. Idris noted that such synergy was particularly crucial to effective policing of rural communities, pointing out that criminals fleeing the urban cities usually disappear into the villages. He appealed to governments all levels, religious leaders and traditional rulers to educate members of their respective communities on the importance of peace and unity to the development of any society.

line with mission to project the state to global recognition, Anambra State government has stated its plan to partner with the Federal Government in developing tourist centers in the state. This was disclosed when the State Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Barrister Stella Onuorah addressed some journalists in Awka, Anambra State recently. Onuorah noted that her ministry had finalised every arrangement to develop various tourist centers, such as Ogbunike Cave and Owerre Ezukalla Cave among others, geared towards improving the state economy and further attract development. The Commissioner restated that the mission of Governor Obiano administration was to make the state a first choice investment destination and a hub for industrialisation and commercial activities, which when fully actualised would solve unemployment rate in the state. Onuorah observed that the present security situation in the state had created enabling environment for investors to harness the untapped potentials and boost the socio-economic activities. She revealed that the ministry having being newly created had organised several activities such as cultural fiesta, Pop Stars of the 70s, South East Festival of Arts and crafts, adding that it had equally mapped out additional activities for the year to boost the internally generated revenue of the state. Other activities, according to Onuorah, include different free medical exercises carried out by various international bodies such as ASA USA, ASA Canada, ASA Japan and many more. The Commissioner commended Governor Obiano for his doggedness and commitment in reshaping the state, saying all her ministry’s agenda were in line with “Aku luo Uno” policy of the present government.

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Anambra agog for Obiano football competition ÏÏÏTraders

Former Biafra warlord, Col. Joe Achuzia (middle in white) with Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Political Matters, Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu and and his entourage during a visit to Achuzia in Asaba, the Delta State capital, at the weekend, to mark his 90th birthday .

My govt committed to sustaining investors’ confidence –Obiano Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, says his administration is committed to sustaining investors’ confidence and setting the pace for other South East states to emulate. Governor Obiano stated this when he received the Anambra Consolidation Forum (ACF) who paid him a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge Amawbia, Awka, the state capital recently. According to him, his administration has committed positive efforts

to restore the faith and confidence of investors to bring their wealth to Anambra State as the most business policy friendly state in Nigeria. Obiano recalled that in the past the World Bank had labelled Anambra State as unsafe for investors to do their business due to the prevailing security situation and other challenges. He said the state under his watch has been recording massive influx of investors, recounting measures his administration has taken in ensuring maximum security. The Governor emphasised that the state has restored stability, trans-

parency and accountability through the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), and therefore thanked the group for their solidarity. In a remark, the National Leader of the forum, Mr. Emmanuel Mmaduabuchi, encouraged indigenes of the state to look beyond partisan politics in choosing the right leadership which Governor Obiano is providing. The Anambra Consolidation Forum comprises the political stakeholders of Anambra origin residing at Abuja and all the Northern states of the Federation.

I expected this suffering under Buhari –Cleric

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Civic Education and Political Affairs in Niger Diocese, Onitsha, Anambra State, Ven. Okey Ukpeke, has said the two years of President Muhammadu Buhari, has been difficult and challenging to Nigerians but he saw it coming beforehand. Ven. Ukpeke, who is the Archdeacon in-charge of Onitsha Central Archdeaconry and Vicar of Basilkica of St. Andrew, Odoakpu, Onitsha, said he lacked words to describe the experience of Nigerians in the last two years. Although, he said this was not what many Nigerians expected from Buhari’s administration given a lot of promises his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Nigerians but “we preachers we saw it coming before hand and we tried to point it out but nobody listened to us”. He said it was obvious that the major objective of the Buhari administration was to islamise Nigeria and that accounted for the unprecedented violence in the country through deliberate arming of the herdsmen who have been unleashing terror on every part of Nigeria and burning

of churches. He lamented that Buhari does not have any clear-cut economic policy that will drive the socio-economic growth of the country. Suggesting the way out of the present logjam, the cleric said: “We all must return to God, including our leaders. Kingdom rises and falls, economy rises and falls. There was a time American economy collapsed. Their economists implemented every policy but failed until it was found that there was nothing wrong with the policies but the implementers. Unregenerate, selfish and corrupt people cannot implement policies that will move the nation forward. The implementers are not after the masses but what they will benefit. How can we get it right unless we turn our mind to God, then our value system would have been changed?” He then said Nigeria should diversify its economy from the present mono economy, lamenting that out of 47 gazetted minerals in the country, only one, petroleum, is being exploited and this has left Nigerians in abject poverty, penury in the midst of affluence.

Ven. Ukpeke also called for mechanised agriculture since Nigeria has abundance of arable land all over the country. He said the success of Sit-AtHome ordered by the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was borne out of long history of marginalisation of Ndigbo in their own supposed county. He said Buhari in his appointment has shown obvious bias against Ndigbo as there was no adequate representation of South East in the present Government. “No doubt we are disadvantaged. We have been suffering. We have been marginalised. Things have fallen apart and the centre could not hold. He does not want the unity of this country,” he said. Ukpeke’s church will host this year’s Synod of the Niger Diocese starting from Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Expected in the Synod which is the highest policy-making body of any diocese in Anglican Church is the former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; former Vice-President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme; and Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State among others.

in different markets in Anambra State are in high spirit as they prepare for another round of football competition sponsored by Governor Willie Obiano of the state. The chairman of the Organising Committee, Rev. Fr. (Coach), Obinna Dike, said that the committee set up by the State Commissioner for Sports, Mrs. Uju Nwogu, has already started working with the traders on the eligibility of the players that will participate in the competition. He said the leadership of Amalgamated Markets Traders Association of State (AMATAS) has said only apprentices and their masters who are bona fide registered members of the respective markets will participate in the competition. Warning that nobody who is not a trader would be allowed to play, the chairman said the competition would be played according to the six zones of the markets in the state. He said the six champions from each of the zones would play the finals and the semi-finals, noting that the winner will go home with handsome cash reward and consolation prizes. Enumerating the gains of the competition, Rev. Fr. Dike said the Governor has been liaising with major stakeholders in the state and

traders are among the major stakeholders. He said traders carry out their genuine businesses in addition to payment of their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and Governor Obiano recognises and appreciates these roles, hence his decision to sponsor football competition for traders to make them fit and healthy. Consequently, the chairman of the Organising Committee said the competition will take-off this June and the opening match will hold at Godwin Achebe Memorial Stadium, Fegge, Onitsha. In his speech, Mr. Vincent Ifeme, the AMATAS Public Relations Officer (PRO), who is representing traders in the committee lauded Governor Obiano for this gesture, noting that they were not surprised by his soft spot for traders considering that his mother was one of them. He said that the competition will afford them opportunity to take time off from their busy schedule of chasing money to recreate and ease tension. He warned that “nobody from outside the markets will be eligible to play to avoid defeating the objective of the competition,” adding that “some have already started preparing and I assure you it is going to be an exciting competition”.

Nando: Traditional worshippers threaten churches ÏÏÏTraditional

worshippers at Nando, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, have warned churches in the area to stop razing their properties and symbols to avoid reprisals from by them and their gods. Igwe Onyeachonam Ovamba Udenegbaona sounded the note of warning while playing host to guests, masquerades and dance troupes during their three days celebration of Onwa Nge (new calendar month) festival at Ezi and Ifite villages which also heralded the arrival of the farming season, the priest to Iyiojii Ikpebiri, (Oracle) of Nando. He regretted that the churches which the traditional worshipers also contributed towards their development had become a torn in their flesh by casting aspersion and blasphemy against their gods and themselves. Igwe Udenegbaona, who was flanked by His Royal Highness, Igwe Onukwube Udemezue, (Igwe Iyiojii) and a traditional chieftain, Osita Udekwe Ezeogo ( Junior) said: “Why must the church destroy our shrines/oracles that we serve, curse us and our oracles that stand by the truth?. “I am the Chief Priest of Iyiojii and it will tell you to do the right thing always and if you go contrary, it will descend on you and that is why sinners run away from tradition to church for safety but still he can’t’ escape the wrath of the gods. “Nobody has seen God and we believe in constituted authority

like courts, government and the judges, teachers among others were born by tradition”. They pledged their support to Governor Obiano in his second tenure bid because he has, according to the chief priest, achieved a lot in the state. “He brought the first tarred road in Nando and we want him to build a centre for us to use as a meeting point,” he said. Contributing, Igwe Udemezue, said: “I am the head of masquerades in this community. The problem is that people left the truth which is tradition and ran to church to commit atrocities and get away with it. “Unfortunately, the church they run to has destroyed our possessions and we have warned them to stop seeing us as enemies because we serve oracles. They are the problem of every community and sin more than traditionalists”. Continuing, he said: “Here in Nando, there is crisis and people are dying because they offended the gods of the land. I have pleaded to our oracle to forgive us our sins and that we will convey a meeting of all Nando indigenes both at home and in Diaspora to iron out this calamity befalling us and if they abscond, my family and I will hands off for anything that may befall them”. In his contribution, Ezeogo reiterated that if the churches failed to stop the destruction of the said properties and symbols, they would revenge.

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We’re not in conflict with IPOB, Obiano offers free transport to says Obiano’s aide physically challenged persons ÏÏÏ Special Assistant to Governor

Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Political Matters, Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, has stated that his boss was not in conflict with the members and leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Awogu, who spoke at the residence at the residence of former Biafra warlord, Col. Joe Achuzia, said that Anambra State as the cradle of the Igbo race was not unmindful of the accommodation she owes to all shades of opinion in Igbo land. “We are not in conflict with our IPOB brothers. We are as a matter of principle on the same page with them in the quest for a better treatment for our people and it is our view that with some degree of understanding and a little flexibility in our approaches to resolving the Igbo question, we could make Ndigbo win on all sides of our struggles for a better homeland.” The aide with his entourage were at the residence of the Civil war famed Aeronautic engineer to celebrate his 90th birthday and to wish him many more years in good health as he continues to direct the affairs of the Biafrans as the most senior surviving member of the Bi-

afran revolution. Col. Achuzia, who at 90 is still mentally alert, thanked Governor Obiano for sending Awogu to visit him as he marked his 90th birthday, saying that he bore the brunt of the civil war as he was thrown into jail for seven years after the war ended on the orders of the Federal Government under Gen. Yakubu Gowon. Achuzia lamented that those that were in power at the end of the civil war did everything against his person because of his role in the civil war except that they didn’t harm him which he attributed to God’s doing, and for him to live to clock 90 years can only be God’s extraordinary grace. Col. Achuzia, who does not mince words on topical issues, demanded that he, as a person, should be addressed as “a Biafran” as that reflects his true identity. He went on to say that he was particularly impressed with the way Gov. Willie Obiano resolved the issue of the Boko Haram convicts that were brought to Ekwulobia in Anambra State to spite Ndigbo and created a sense of apprehension and insecurity among the people.

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has declared free transportation to physically challenged persons in the state under the State Mass Transit Scheme. He made the declaration during a grand rally organised for persons with disabilities at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. While addressing the physically challenged persons, Governor Obiano said one of the aim of his administration is to see that the physically challenged persons are fully integrated in the state, pointing that the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) would coordinate the full implementation of the transport waiver for them. He stated that his administration has given them adequate attention through free education package, vo-

cational training programmes, employment for all disabled graduates, and appointment of persons with disabilities into government positions among others. The Governor urged them not to think less of themselves because of their physical condition but to strive to acquire life sustaining skills to attract government, support. The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Disabilities, Dr. Samuel Ankeli, reminded the physically challenged persons that they owe the Governor a great deal of solidarity in view of his humane disposition towards them, emphasising the need for them to take full advantage of the opportunity for self-realisation provided by the Governor to explore their potentials. In her remarks, Commissioner for Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs, Dr. Victoria Chikwelu,

observed that the advent of the Obiano’s administration had marked the beginning of a new lease of life for the disabled in the state, pointing that Anambra State has taken the lead in the promotion of welfare in the country. In his address, the State Chairman of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Mr. Lawrence Nwanolue, said the group is committed in empowering citizens with disabilities to enable them live independent lives. Highlight of the occasion was the conferment the titles, “Oguguo m’ obi Ndi olusi” and “Mama physically challenged” on the Governor and his wife by the group. The well attended rally by an amazing crowd, attracted members of the JONAPWD from the 21 Local Government Areas of the state, featured exhibition of hand crafts produced by the disabled.

APGA, Biafra, Ojukwu’s legacies to Ndigbo –Col. Achuzia ÏÏÏ Col. Joe Achuzia, one of

the top Biafran war commanders and a trusted associate of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, popularly referred to as “Air Raid’’ has revealed the motive behind the formation of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), maintaining that the survival of the political platform should be a concern to all Ndigbo. He frowned at the notion that tended to suggest that APGA is a mere political party, insisting that “APGA is the soul of Ndigbo; that APGA is at the heart of survival of Igbo identity and a vehicle to Igbo’s quest to managing its own affairs politically. Col. Achuzia recalled that the two legacies Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu left for Ndigbo were Biafra and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APG A), and on these two, his soul rested. He said that Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s thought on Biafra was for a final abode where nobody could cross into to harass his people and the APGA as a platform to resist political oppression against Ndigbo in Nigeria. He posited that since the First Republic, Ndigbo were not only denied a shot at the presidency as no political party was willing to give them presidential ticket but were also prevented from having ideological political platform to rally round their own people. Col. Achuzia, a British trained

Aeronautic engineer and one-time Secretary General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, spoke inside in his house at Asaba, the Delta State capital, while receiving the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Political Matters, Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, who came to felicitate with him on his 90th birthday. He commended Gov. Willie Obiano for living up to the dreams of APGA’s founding fathers despite the challenges in human management and implored him to ensure that APGA produced presidential candidate in 2019 general election if Biafra tarries. The fiery war commander revealed that it was Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s desire to be on record that an Igbo ran for the presidency of Nigeria in every election year and that the Igbo come together under a political unity and nurture same to national mainstream. Responding, Awogu recalled that Col. Achuzia was the first chairman of APGA in Delta State and expressed happiness that the nonagenarian still strongly believed that the party should be sustained and assured him that Gov. Willie Obiano has worked exceptionally well to merit a second term mandate from the Anambra electorate, which according to Awogu, will in turn energise the party to continue to make inroads.

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

Akpaka Landlords, residents beg Obiano to fix road ÏÏÏ

The landlords and residents of Akpaka Housing Estate, GRA 11, in Onitsha, Anambra State, have sent Save Our Soul (SOS) message to Governor Willie Obiano to come to their rescue and fix the only access road leading to the estate. The President of Concerned Residents of the Estate, Ezenekwe Ifeanyi, lamented that they have state-of-the-art edifices in the estate but many of them cannot access them because of the deplorable condition of the only road they have. He said the former Governor of the State, Mr. Peter Obi, in 2012 commenced the construction of the road with the building of drainage system and piling the road but he could not complete it before he handed over to his successor, Chief Willie Obiano.

Obiano himself, they said, immediately he took the reins of power, came to inspect the road in 2014, promising to finish it by the December of that year but up to this 2017, the road has not only remained uncompleted but has also become impassable. He said flood has wiped out the sand piled up when they started construction which has endangered the road and made it impossible for some residents to access their houses, hence their vehicles park outside their houses. “We appeal to Governor Obiano to do the needful by immediately directing the contractor to move in to complete the road. We are suffering. We are going through a lot of hassles here. We have confidence in him. We are supporting him in his second tenure but he

should inspire our confidence by completing the road,” said Ezenekwe. He said they members of the community have written to the Governor through his relevant functionaries of State Government but none of their letter was replied, saying that they were convinced that those letters did not get to the Governor because he has good intention but the people who surrounds him would not tell him the truth. Others who spoke toed the same line appealing to the Governor to boast their morale to campaign for him during the forthcoming governorship election and stressed the importance of the road which links Nsugbe College of Education as well as reduce the traffic at 3-3 road.

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Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and Mr. Guang Zhongqi, Consul-general of the Chinese Embassy during a courtesy call on the governor at the Governor’s Lodge in Akwa... recently

Monarch seeks stringent measures to stem rise of drinking joints in Anambra Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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The traditional ruler of Ogilisi, Idemili South Local Government in Anambra State, Eze Alex Onyido, has called for stringent measures to curtail the growing number of drinking joints in the state. Onyido made the call on Friday in Awka, while speaking at the 2017 edition of Lady Victoria Onyido quiz competition, organised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, for

secondary schools. “The trend is worrisome and not in the best interest of public health. “Such facilities breed crime and criminality; the rate at which such businesses are springing up in all corners calls for concern,” he said. Onyido, who is the sponsor of the quiz competition, said that it was meant to draw government’s attention to the use of illicit drugs among secondary school students.

The monarch lauded NDLEA’s commitment to the fight against drug abuse and peddling, pointing out that drug addiction and abuse could lead to other vices like kidnapping, armed robbery and prostitution. In his speech, Gov. Willie Obiano commended the sponsor and NDLEA for the effective collaboration in the fight against drug abuse in the society. Obiano, who was represented by Prof. Kate Omenugha, Commissioner for Education, said

that his administration was committed to quality education that would enhance students’ capacity to compete with their peers the world over. NDLEA Commander in Anambra, Mr. Sule Momodu, in a brief remark, said that the competition, which started four years ago, had yielded positive results. Momodu commended the Anambra government for establishing Drug Free Clubs in secondary schools.

UNICEF restates commitment to protection of vulnerable children in Anambra ÏÏÏ The United Nations Inter-

national Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has given firm promise to stakeholders of its commitment to assist Anambra State government in ensuring that children’s rights are protected to the core. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Enugu, Dr. Ibrahim Conteh, gave this assurance during the UNICEF/European Union and Anambra State government’s Mid -year review of Water Sanitation and Hygiene progamme (WASH) programming in Awka, the state capital. The occasion attracted officials of the agencies from three states of Cross River, Benue, and Anambra, and featured series of paper presentations, providing participants the opportunity to critically asses

their performance so far in their states, challenges, as well as to plan on how best to advocate for the children’s rights. Conteh, who had just arrived the country from Sudan, said that the agency works in areas where vulnerabilities are prominent, assuring of his organisation’s continued partnership with Anambra, Cross River and Benue states to help address the needs of children. He expressed satisfaction with the three government’s rural water sanitation and hygiene programme, saying that available reports show evidence of quality programming results being generated for children. He said the current EU-UNICEF funding cycle for the Water Supply Sanitation Sector Re-

form Programme II (WSSSRP) in the three states has been granted an extension up to May 2018. “I understand that Anambra has expanded to additional two LGAs of Nnewi North and Idemili South. This has resulted to UNICEF/EU supporting the state with additional three Hilux vehicles for the new LGAs”, he said, and appreciated officials of the agency from the three states on their efforts so far in the realisation of their targets and dreams for children”. The UNICEF chief lauded Governor Willie Obiano over the state’s support to the actualisation of the rights of women and children in the state, adding that the state government has promptly paid counterpart

funds for donor support projects state. He said that the agency would continue to support the administration by providing more borehole facilities around the state to ensure portable and sanitised water for the residents. Earlier in his speech, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) specialist, UNICEF Enugu, Amose Kudzala, said the meeting was necessary to help review UNICEF achievements and how to restrategise. Papers were presented at the meeting by the Director General, RUWASSA, Ita Ikpeme, from Cross River State and Assistant Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, RUWASSA, Ogochukwu Areh, where they solicited for more support from the states government.

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has expressed sympathy with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State over the death of his mother, Mrs. Christiana Obiano. A statement by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, signed by APGA National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ifeatu ObiOkoye, urged Obiano to bear the irreparable loss and find solace in God. The statement described the governor’s late mother as a good woman and devout Christian. “The National Chairman, Dr. Victor Ike Oye and members of NWC of APGA express our condolence to His Excellency, Governor Willie Obiano and members of his family, over the death of his mother. “May the good Lord give you and the entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. “Mama in her lifetime was a devout and committed christian and a very active member of the Catholic Women Organisation. “May her gentle soul find eternal peace in the bosom of our Lord,” it said. The death of Obiano’s mother was announced on Saturday by Mr. Tony Nnacheta, Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy in Anambra State. He said that Christiana Obiano died on June 2.

Detention of Ubah, an attempt to frustrate Igbo businessmen –IPOB ÏÏÏ

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that the continuous detention of billionaire business tycoon, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, was a deliberate ploy by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to frustrate Igbo business men in Nigeria. The group in a statement made available to newsmen and signed by its Media and Publicity chief, Emma Powerful, condemned the continued detention of the Chairman and Chief Executive of Capital Oil and Gas, saying should anything happen to him, those keeping him in prison should be prepared to face the wrath of the group. “We want the DSS to know that an attack on Ifeanyi Ubah is an attack on Biafra; the DSS should know that we are watching on this matter and must continue following it until it gets to its logical conclusion,” the group said. IPOB added that the arrest of Ubah was part of the plots to frustrate Igbo businessmen. Powerful said the group’s intelligence unit had uncovered a grand plot to kill businesses in Igbo land, adding that such actions were indicative of the fact that the people of the area were no longer needed in Nigeria.

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Oil & gas monopoly: How FG’s fresh position ‘ill grow economy -Oditah The recent Federal Government’s policy clarification on the ports industry aimed at eliminating monopoly has been described as one that would engender competition in the system, with the ultimate goal of growing the nation’s economy. This observation was made in Lagos recently by Professor Fidelis Oditah, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a chat with a section of the media. Oditah, who is also a Queens Counsel (QC), said that the fresh directive which now accords stakeholders a level –playing ground, is in tandem with the current administration’s reform initiatives aimed at encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) as well as boosting local participation in the oil and gas industry. It could be recalled that on May 10, 2017, the FG, through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), had conveyed its recent position in a letter titled: “Conveyance of presidential Approval - Re: Reports on Concessioned terminals in the Ports”. According to Oditah, the letter, which was signed by Professor Idris Abubakar, Executive Director, Engineering and Technical Services of NPA, had stated amongst others, that, “FGN remains guided by the general global practice in the designation of Terminal/ Port operations into three broad categorization of bulk cargo, container cargo and multi-purpose cargo. “Accordingly, the FGN rejects the categorization of oil and gas multipurpose cargo terminal, as this is alien to the relevant concession agreement and inconsistent with global shipping practices”. letter

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That the Nigerian economy is currently facing challenges is indeed, no longer news. In fact, virtually all the sectors of the economy are currently affected by one issue or the other. Therefore it can be said that these sectors are hemorrhaging. One critical area that is facing challenges is the trye sector. The tyre subsector of the transportation system has, in the past few years, been seriously affected by a number of problems, ranging from low capacity, high custom duty, smuggling and competition to the discomfort of manufacturers, importers and their end numerous other users. Investigations by The Daily Times indicated that the prices of the various brands of the product have been on the increase, leaving the players in the sector worried

about its far reaching implications for the economy. For example, through a market survey undertaking by The Daily Times, it was discovered that the prices of the product have hit the roof tops, such that, like other critical auto parts, such as battery, wheel, engines, they are becoming far beyond the reach of the average car owners.

Despite an array of imported new tyre brands like Bridgestone, Firestone, Michelin and Goodyear, which are openly displayed in markets across the country, including Ladipo Market, Mushin, Lagos, Onitsha, Anambra state, Kaduna, Kano, Ibadan, Abuja, Aba, Lokoja and Port Harcourt, there is no doubt that many of them are second hand, popularly

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called Tokunbo tryes, The reason is that the prices of the various range of new tyre brands are simply not pocket-friendly any longer, quite unlike in the past when they were readily available. Analyts have also attributed this to the challenging business operating in the country, which had seen indigenous tyre manufacturers like, Dunlop, Michelin contending with multifarious challenges, such as, foreign competition, multiple taxation, transport, consumer preference for foreign products, among several factors. In retrospect, these were some of the factors that impacted negatively on the popular Dunlop AT Ikeja, which, when faced with these issues took the exit door and re-located to neighbouring Ghana about a decade ago, more so as the management considered, in their own reasoning that the West CONTINUED ON PAGE B2

L-R: Deji Oguntonade, Head FINTECH, Guranty Trust Bank; Segun Agbaje, Group Managing Director; Bolaji Lawal, Executive Director/Head, Digital Banking, and Sina Ayegbusi, Chief Technology Officer, all of GTBank, at the launch of GTWorld Mobile APP in Lagos.

business leaders African business leaders have singled out the unavailability and erratic supply of power across the continent as the biggest impediment to Africa’s growth, advising governments to invest massively in the power sector to drive growth. The President/Chief Execu-

tive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote stated this as one of the panelists at a forum organized by the World Bank Group and the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) in Accra, Ghana, with the aim of scaling up private sector investment in Africa.

He identified power, as one of the biggest challenges Africa needs to address with urgent attention if governments want to see the continent grow. “No power, no growth. We need to make sure we tackle the issue of power,” the leading industrialist said at the first panel discussion at the

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Bonny Amadi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has sealed a record $632.9 million and Euro 499.6 million dualtenor dual-currency syndicated term loan facility, its highest ever, facility, with highest commitments from Asia and Middle East. Afreximbank announced in Cairo recently that the general syndication stage of the $632,900,000 and Euro 499,552,000 facility, which the Bank raised in the Eurocurrency Loan Market, was originally signed on 12 May. General syndication lenders signed into the agreement on 30 May, making the facility the largest ever such facility for the Bank. A statement from the bank, made available to Daily Times Nigeria, noted that the fact that the facility attracted wide range of lenders from around the globe, particularly from Asia and the Middle East, evidenced the confidence lenders have in Afreximbank. Denys Denya, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President in charge of Finance, Administration and Banking Services, said “With 70 per cent of the commitments coming from Asia and the Middle East, this facility greatly enhances our drive to diversify our liability book by geography,” Mr. Denya said that Afreximbank would use the funds to repay existing debt but would also apply it to funding trade finance and to meeting general corporate purposes.

L-R: Professor Iheanyi Okorochukwu, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Babcock University; Professor Sunday Owolabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Babcock University; Ayo Liadi, Executive Director, Lagos and South West, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc; Prof. Ademola Stephen Tayo; Dr. Daniel Giang, Loma Linda University, California; Isiaka Usman, Regional Director, Lagos 3 Region, UBA Plc; and Professor Daniel Badiako, Vice Chancellor, Valley View University, Ghana at the commissioning of the new UBA Plc Business Office, at Babcock University ...at the weekend.

Seplat’s 100,000bopd capacity pipeline now on stream

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To significantly improve its alternative routes and avoid revenue losses from shut-ins Seplat is also, in addition to the Warri and Forcados export routes, supporting NAPIMS (a 100% subsidiary of NNPC) on completion of the 160,000 bopd capacity Amukpe to Escravos pipeline that will offer a third export route through the Escravos terminal. The intention is to utilize all three to ensure there is adequate redundancy in evacuation routes. The company stated this at its Annual General Meeting in Lagos, adding that it faced a chal-

lenging operating environment in 2016. So also acknowledging the blows dealt its revenue by the extended Trans Forcados shut-in as well as volatility in global oil prices. “The shut-in and declaration of force majeure at the Forcados terminal by operator Shell saw average daily production fall from 52,000 boepd as at midFebruary 2016 to 25,877 boepd by year end. Oil revenue fell by 55% from $570 million in 2015 to $254 million in 2016 wiilst the total volume of crude lifted in the year was 3.422MMbbls compared to 8.129 MMbbls in 2015,” stated Seplat. “Gross profit for the year was

MSCI to review Nigeria’s rating to standalone Motolani Oseni

As index provider, MSCI Inc. is concluding plans to carry out its annual review in June, it is considering whether to downgrade Nigeria from a frontier nation to a standalone market. MSCI will reclassify some of the world’s biggest and bestperforming equity markets with assets totalling almost $9 trillion during its 2017 review. This would reshape the stock markets of the world’s developing economies. Nigeria has been struggling

are meant to be backup or standby. But now, the generators are those that are providing consistent power and the grid is now standby,” he bemoaned. Hesaid, “That does not make sense. For example, the entire state of Kano, with a population of 21 million people, has a power supply of less than 35megawatts from the grid. These are the issues we need to do. We must make sure that power is available, if not businesses cannot grow.” Dangote Group has a joint venture agreement with the Black Rhino Group to develop a $5 billion (about N1 trillion) energy infrastructure in Africa. Black Rhino is a subsidiary of the Black Stone Group, the world’s current largest Private Equity and Asset Management Company.

to restore investor confidence in its currency, and has seen its benchmark stock index lose more than 30 percent in dollar terms over the past 12 months. Bloomberg reports that investors are giving a thumbs up for a foreign-exchange window that started in April, which allows them to repatriate funds or value their naira holdings at rates more closely aligned to the informal market. A U.S. exchange-traded fund focusing on Nigeria has seen inflows after the start of the new mechanism. Investors are now making a case for MSCI to use the price

of the naira on the window to value stocks instead of the tightly controlled interbank rate. BlackRock Inc., Allan Gray Ltd. and Frontaura Capital LLC have already started using the new rate. “Using the official rate means that MSCI is overstating year-to-date performance of their Frontier Market Index by about 1 percentage point,” said Tom Egbert, an analyst at Frontaura. “MSCI should switch its valuation away from the official rate, which is now unobtainable and irrelevant to investors,” he added.

$72 million, a decrease of 71% on the prior year (2015: $249 million). This principally reflects the shut-in of the Forcados terminal resulting in lower production, lower oil price realisations and higher costs associated with the alternative export route to the Warri Refinery while Operating loss for the year was $158m when compared with a prior year operating profit of $158 million. Included in the loss is a charge of $101 million relating to unrealized foreign exchange losses principally on amounts owed by our joint venture partner NPDC.” Looking ahead through 2017, the company has said it will set full year production guidance at

the lifting of the force majeure by Shell but the immediate priority is to increase exports via the Warri refinery jetty to a gross average level of 30,000 bopd and looking further ahead support NAPIMS to achieve completion of the new Amukpe to Escravos pipeline. Seplat will also continue to prioritize expansion of its domestic natural gas business which provides a revenue stream that is de-linked from the oil prior, and underpinned by the strong fundamentals of high demand and increasing pricing. Eliminating the outstanding NPDC receivables balance remains an absolute priority.

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African sister country was more business-friendly. Indeed, further investigations showed that, for example, a 215/ 65 /18 brand tryre, which, before now, costs between N3000.00- N4000.00, goes for between N7000.00- N9000.00, indicating over 100 per cent rise in price. Also, other brands, like, 14 ream,165; 185; 195 direct have been steadily attracting high prices, depending on whether they‘re new or second hand. Some new brand of tyres, could cost as much as N100,00.00. Remarkably, all these products, depending on their sizes, have kept consumers on the edge, such that many vehicle owners, particularly commercial vehicle operators are groaning, especially when juxtaposed with the rising costs of purchasing au-

tomobiles and their parts. Coupled with the ban on the importation of Tokunbo vehicles by the current government of President Muhammed Buhari, the Nigerian consumers are indeed in dire straits. Now, experts have warned that the rising costs of tyres and other critical auto parts, if not addressed, could force consumers to continue to patronize fakes, secondhand products- with the consequential increase in road accidents. According to an expert in auto business, Mr. Emmanuel DayoOjo, “The Federal Government must rise to the occasion strengthen the relevant agencies, such as, Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Nigerian Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, to stem the rising tide of the importation and use of secondhand tryes.”

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Foreign reserves drop 1.7% in May, ..as Naira closes at 368/$1 Stories by Motolani Oseni

The nation’s foreign reserves dropped 1.7 per cent in the month of May after crossing $30 billion mark to $31 billion on May 4, 2017, following increased inflow from oil revenue, among other forex revenue sources. In the month under review, the external reserves, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) official website, the reserves stood at $30.86 billion at the beginning of the month, but closed with a balance of $30.3 billion. However, a decline of $535 million was recorded in one month, which could be linked to the continuous injection of dollar into the foreign exchange market. However, finance experts had

attributed the decline to recent windows introduced by CBN, stressing that foreign reserves might dip further in coming days. Recall that the CBN recently introduced a new special foreign exchange window dedicated to investors, exporters and end users. In a circular titled: Establishment of Investors and Exporters Window, the CBN claimed this new window was introduced to boost liquidity in the foreign exchange market; and ensure timely execution and settlement of eligible transactions. The apex bank, in the same month, unfolded yet another policy measure, stating that it had opened a special foreign window for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). The CBN on Tuesday, again, in-

tervened in the inter-bank market to the tune of $482.6 million. The acting Head, Corporate Communication, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor has said the measure was a step that underlines CBN’s determination to guard the international value of the Naira. The country’s external reserves derive mainly from the proceeds of crude oil sales. Other sources of external reserves in Nigeria include, Diaspora remittances, foreign direct investment (FDI); and portfolio investments. Data from the CBN show that in recent times the country witnessed a significant drop in external reserves from $39.07 billion as at July 2014 to $ 26.7 billion as at January 2017 For example, while reacting to this latest development, Professor Uche Uwaleke said,“The

drop in reserves has been attributed to unfavourable developments in the international oil market, including plummeting prices, production declines due to insecurity in the oil producing region and high import bills.” Speaking with our correspondent, Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, attributed the drop to recent interventions by the CBN. He said, “You have heard that CBN has opened a number of foreign exchange windows. There have been a number of interventions such as the retail and wholesale windows.The CBN opened a window for exporters and investors and meeting these demands would certainly have exerted pressure on the demands. It is basically because of

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the help the CBN is doing.” When asked if the situation may persist, he said, “It depends. I think the CBN will manage it. They would not allow the reserve to dip materially.” According to him, a way to sustain the foreign reserves is to liberalise the market and have a continuous improvement in the foreign exchange policy.

Stanbic IBTC Bank enhances employee productivity To buoy its support for the corporate entities whose employees subscribe to its Workplace Banking offerings, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, hosted Human Resources Managers of the companies to a breakfast seminar. The seminar had as its theme, “Increasing employee productivity through engagement”, with the keynote lecture delivered by principal partner, Philips Consulting, Foluso Philips. At the workshop, the bank said beyond providing banking services and fulfilling brand promise, it is committed to helping its customers move forward in pursuit of their goals. Tagged: ‘Workplace Banking Seminar,’ the workshop provided an opportunity for the bank to bring customers together as key stakeholders to add value to their business operational processes. The ‘Workplace Banking Seminar’ comes on the heels of the bank’s hugely successful employee engagement sessions it started in 2015, which it holds in respective clients’ offices with a view to equipping them with vital financial management knowledge aimed at impacting employee finan-

cial literacy as, well as, improving on overall financial well-being for employees and essentially drive their business efficiency, productivity, profitability, bottomline, continuity, growth and sustainability. In her opening remarks, Head, Personal Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Ms. Nkolika Okoli, said the bank is constantly trying to add value, which goes beyond providing banking services to its customers. By “looking at the whole spectrum of customer experience, value based banking, doing banking differently from the usual”, Okoli stated that Stanbic IBTC Bank views its relationship with its customers as a partnership which is why customers should experience such benefits that change old perception where banks are seen as just custodians of their funds. In his presentation titled: ‘Increasing Employee Productivity through Engagement’, keynote speaker and facilitator of the seminar, Principal Partner, Phillips Consulting Limited, Mr. Foluso Phillips, highlighted how organisations can improve productivity of their employees by driving engagement, commitment and motivation.

L-R: Company Secretary, Sterling Bank Plc, Justina Lewa; Sterling Bank’s Environmental Make-Over Ambassador, Olumide Adedeji (BADOO) and Group Head, Brand Management and Communications, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Henry Bassey, during the unveiling of Olumide Adedeji as Sterling Bank’s Environmental Make-Over Ambassador in Lagos…on Friday.

CBN sells treasury bills at three different rates The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sold short-term naira debt at three different yields, with 91-day treasury bills yield sold for 13.5 per cent, while a 182 day bills sold for 17.1 per cent and a 364 day bill on the other hand, sold for 18.7 per cent. The apex bank recently released results of its latest treasury bills auction and it was fully subscribed and yields turned out as expected. According to the data from the FMDQ OTC, a 91 day treasury bill is going for 17.43 per cent, 182 day

20.21 per cent and 343-day at 21.66 per cent respectively. But financial analysts believe that it seems odd with market behaviour. Typically, primary market yields track secondary market yields, as the latter is an indication of how much investors want. So, who is buying treasury bills at a lower yield in the primary market when they can get a better yield in the secondary market? It is however, worthy of notes that since the beginning of May, there has been a growing divergence

between treasury bills and yields in the secondary market. In particular, the 91-day and 182-day yields are much lower at the auction as against in secondary market trading. According to an analyst, who will not want to be named officially, “the move reflects CBN’s actions to curb system liquidity, which has resulted in the apex bank issuing OMO bills almost on a daily basis. This has pushed secondary market yields higher.” Open Market Operations, OMO, an instrument

used by the CBN to control money supply, currently trades at a premium of about five per cent to the Monetary Policy Rates, another occurrence we find intriguing. Ordinarily, treasury bills yields should not be so far away between both primary and secondary markets, the continued existence of this anomaly reflects a glut of not too savvy investors at the primary auctions and has allowed the FGN take advantage by issuing bills at a significant discount to the secondary market levels.

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How NSE ASI gained 2,307.11 basis points in 1 week Afolabi Adesola It was another bullish week for Nigeria’s stock market, with the lead indicators posting an increase of 7.94 percent for the week ended 2nd June 2017. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All-Share Index (ASI) consequently soared to 31,371.63 basis points, the highest in the last 21 months after gaining a total 2,307.11points by the end of the week. Market capitalization increased by N780 billion and settled at N10.845 trillion while year to date returns to investors increased by 16.73 percent A breakdown of financial data from the NSE showed that the Industrial Goods Index had the

highest appreciation of 9.17 percent during the week in review. The growth was consequent on share price appreciation in Dangote Cement and Wapco that added 15.7 percent and 3.06 percent respectively. The consumer goods index was the next highest advance with a growth of 7.68 percent, as investors scrambled for Nestle, Nigerian Breweries and Guinness stocks, driving their share prices higher by 5.60 percent, 10.4 percent and 4.3 percent respectively. In like manner, FBN Holdings 31.3 percent growth for the week, raised the Banking index by 4.00 percent. Zenith, Stanbic and Access also contributed to the Banking Index’s growth as their shares added 4.50 percent, 0.19 percent and 17.65 percent respec-

tively. The insurance sector grew by 6.08 percent owing to a 25 percent growth in Axa Mansard. Custodyins and AIICO Insurance also recorded increases of 4.05percent and 6 percent respectively. On the flip side, the Oil & Gas index shed 4.54 percent as a result of sell- off in Seplat that lost 10.26 percent and Oando that depreciated 10.33 percent. The Market breadth remained positive, with 60 gainers topped by FBN Holdings against 41 last week versus 10 losers led by 7up compared to last week’s 25 losers. Total volume traded increased by 23.54 percent to 2.32 billion shares from 1.88 billion last week. Diamond Bank, FBN Holdings and United Bank for Africa (UBA) accounted for 42.21 per-

cent or 978.710 million shares of the market volume in 5,028 deals. The value of trades also increased by 45.94 percent to N23.81 billion from previously N20.05 billion, with Guaranty, Zenith Bank and Dangote Cement accounting for 48.79 percent of total value traded in the course of the week. Leading the week’s activity chart by volume, remained the Financial Services Industry with 1.950 billion shares valued at N15.479 billion traded in 14,381 deals; thus contributing 84.12 percent and 65 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 156.358 million shares worth N2.875 billion in

L – R: Fidel Odey, Senior Adviser, Office of the Executive Director Nigeria, Angola & South Africa, The World Bank; Eme Essien Lore, Country Manager, International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group; Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Joaquim Levy, CFO, World Bank; Rachid Benmessaoud, Country Director for Nigeria, Coordinating Director for West Africa Regional Integration Programme, World Bank Group and Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations & Technology, NSE at the Closing Gong.

Stanbic, FMDQ in N100bn multicurrency CP programme’s renewal Bonny Amadi Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, has received approval from the FMDQ OTC Plc for the renewal of its shelf registration of N100 Billion Multicurrency Commercial Paper (CP) Programme. This was coming on the heels of recent approval by FMDQ OTC to list Stanbic IBTC N20 billion commercial paper programme, on its platform. Stanbic IBTC bank, is a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC and a member of the Standard Bank Group. Daily Times Nigeria reveals that renewal of the Programme, initially established in 2012, in compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines for CP issuance, demonstrates Stanbic IBTC Bank’s commitment to actively contributing towards development of the financial and capital markets in Nigeria. Recently, Stanbic IBTC Holdings obtained approval from the FMDQ to register its debut N20 billion CP Programme. Stanbic IBTC Holdings, with the renewal and the earlier programme listings, has the distinct advantage of accessing the CP market for tailored funding needs in a suitable way, as and when favourable market conditions arise. As a leading, and credible selfregulatory organization and securities exchange in Nigeria, FMDQ is recognised for its role in promoting development of the Nigerian capital markets, and deepening secondary market liquidity.

Nigeria’s stock market rebound: Short-lived or real deal? Afolabi Adesola

The recent recovery recorded in Nigeria’s stock market has drawn the speculations of analyst and economy watchers who remain sceptical on the expanse of the recovery. Recall, the rally began shortly after the visit of CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and Anchor of Quest Means business, Richard Quest to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). Quest, who was in Lagos for a weeklong filming on business activities in Nigeria, also visited the NSE on Thursday, April 27 to beat the closing gong at the NSE, while engaging stock brokers and the NSE Boss, Oscar Onyema. His visit was documented

and followed up with expert analysis and commentary on Africa’s biggest business hub, broadcasted to the viewing of millions on the World’s highest ranked Cable News Network. The stock market which had a negative year to date return of 6.27 percent in the week preceding his visit, posted a growth of 2.26 percent in the week of his visit, moderating the negative returns to 4.15 percent. In the five-week period following Quest’s visit, the market has recorded a total growth of 25 percent as the All-Share Index improved from 25,189.37 points as at April 27th to 31,371.63 basis points at the reporting date. Also worthy of note is the introduction of a businessfriendly policy for Small Scale Entrepreneurs, intro-

duced by the Central Bank of Nigeria in April this year, to aid access to Foreign Exchange for ease of transactions and business dealings. This policy has seen many businesses especially those listed in the consumer goods sector of the Nigerian Stock Exchange record year-high increases in their share prices. For Instance, the consumer goods index recorded a q-t-d (Quarter- to- Date) growth of 23.6 percent, outperforming the All-Share Index which grew by 22.95 percent this quarter. Meanwhile, Citigroup Analysts are of the opinion that Nigeria needs to reform its foreign exchange in order to speed up this economic recovery. They said the recovery will be slow and gradual if the

issue of foreign exchange is not quickly sorted. In a note to their clients, the analysts which include David Cowan, Nivedita Sunil said “Any recovery in the economy will only be slow and gradual without a change in exchange-rate policy,” Bloomberg reported. “The situation will remain sub-optimal “without a final naira adjustment, and a broad unification of the various exchange rates that currently exist,” they said. In the month of May alone, the stock market recorded a total gain of about 14.48 percent or N1.2 trillion, as stocks rallied nearly across all major indices. Meanwhile, while we await the market’s performance for the Month of May, FPI report released for the Month of April by the NSE revealed

that Total Transactions on the NSE appreciated by over 40 percent from N364.64 billion in January 2017 to N509.4 billion in April 2017. In the same period, Total Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) transactions increased by 56.85 percent from N148.87 billion to N233.51, whilst the total domestic transactions increased by 27.85 percent from N215.77 billion to N275.87 billion.

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Stories by Godwin Anyebe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become one of the standard business practices all over the world. For companies committed to CSR it means kudos and an enhanced overall reputation – a powerful statement of what they stand for in an often cynical business world. The establishment of a CSR strategy (sometimes referred to as a sustainability strategy), is a crucial component of a company’s competiveness and something that should be led by the firm itself. This means having policies and procedures in place which integrate social, environmental, ethical, human rights or consumer concerns into business operations and core strategy – all in close collaboration with stakeholders. For companies, the overall aim is to achieve a positive impact on society as a whole while maximising the creation of shared values for the owners of the business, its employees, shareholders and stakeholders. Not so long ago, the European Commission defined CSR as “the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society”, a succinct and distinct summation for sure. A 2015 study by the Kenexa High Performance Institute in London (a division of Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources) found that organisations that had a genuine commitment to CSR substantially outperformed those that did not, with an average return on assets nineteen times higher. Additionally, the study showed that CSR-orientated companies had a higher level of employee engagement and provided a markedly better standard of customer

A convergence of intent, engagement, perception service. And yet, despite the positivity and optimism that CSR brings to the corporate table, companies do not always accept their responsibilities in this area in good heart, with a fair number admitting to having adopted CSR mainly as a marketing gimmick. In some cases, firms may have been coerced into adopting CSR and did so with insufficient enthusiasm and vigour, leaving many of them to ponder what they could and should have done differently. The question analysts are posing for those for considering CSR as a strategic option is that; is the CSR payoff always worth the outlay? For these analysts, CSR policies need to be considered as a core and inseparable component of the overall service or product offering. Experts believe that every company’s situation is unique, with many different models in existence which can help organisations to achieve their CSR aims. In turn, this preponderance of choice has led to many companies recognising that they are defined by what they do, not just what they give. “Companies are not solely providing a financial contribution but are increasingly unlocking their intellectual assets and the power of their people to achieve a positive impact. For these analysts, ultimately, coherency comes from clear purpose, programmes of work which are authentic to and valued in the business and an acceptance that it is critical to business performance.” To this end, the extent of corporate social respon-

sibility and investment in societal growth and development is open to individual interpretation. Records have consistently shown inadequacy in this regards, and to that extent, the general perception has been negative. Understandably however, resource allocation to corporate social responsibility is a function of determination and commitment, especially among developing nations such as Nigeria. The pattern of investment in corporate social responsibility by brand owners from immediately post-independence Nigeria has been selective based on urbanization and satellite allocation, economic viabil-

ity, social impact and population. That notwithstanding, analysts are of the view that, the method of resource allocation for corporate social responsibility as a component of societal development became evident that for meaningful impact, emphasis should shift from a mere contribution towards national growth and development to sustainability. It is worthy of note that, Corporate social responsibility increase as a result of direct consequence of population explosion and growth in economic activities. In line with their mandate however, brand owners can be credited with good

measure of remarkable success in the area of corporate social responsibility in the years under review. Such success could be seen in how some of the brands in Nigeria has been supporting the Nigerian youths by way of empowering them in area of entertainment. While a corporate organisation and an individual will continue to receive accolades from Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora, it is also important to articulate some of the critical issues that must be addressed as being essentials in complement of corporate bodies/individual efforts at ensuring sustainability of corporate social responsibil-

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ity and the success recorded so far. Speaking to Daily Times on this issue, a brand management consultant, Bernard Okhakume said; “companies must set their goals at optimizing their collective investment on CSR. Constant in international economic rating of nations is the extent of economic growth and development based on resource allocation. For comparative advantage, therefore, brand owners should begin to consult experts on corporate social responsibility into sectors with great potential to propel their overall economic growth and development.

L-R: Dr. Celestine Ezeora, Medical Consultant, Power Oil, Ms. Akpan Dorothy, 2017 Batch B (Stream 1) Corp member, Ms. Azeez Omotayo, Public Relations Manager, Power Oil, Mrs. Violet A. Ibizugbe, Camp Director, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Rivers State,; during the Power Oil health activities at NYSC Camp, in Diobu, Port Harcourt recently.

Power Oil health team touches Rivers NYSC In an attempt to make the society where it does business a better place, Power Oil recently stormed Port Harcourt NYSC Orientation Camp in Rivers State to welcome the new batch of corps members while sensitizing them alongside the members of staff on the significance of leading a healthy conscious lifestyle during the ongoing three weeks orientation exercise.

Power Oil Health Team was present along with its medical professionals one of whom took the entire staff and the 2017 Batch B Corp members on a health talk centred on significant factors contributing to leading a sound and healthy life in relations to the heart. As the usual practice, Power oil also presented the platform to receive free basic medical check-up (BMI,

Blood Pressure, and Body temperature), medical consultation/ nutritional advice and the opportunity to directly experience the nutritious taste and quality of the brand through some products donation for cooking at the camp. Speaking during the exercise, Ms. Omotayo Azeez, Public Relations Manager, Power Oil said, “As the need to further reach out to more Nige-

rians becomes more imperative, we are more than delighted to also partner with the Rivers State National Youth Service Corp by extending our reach to cover more youths, considering the alarming rate of heart health complications which we believe sometimes could be avoidable through proper enlightenment and regular checkups, and that is what we are trying to achieve.”

“Beyond our community outreach plans, we are also working with the conviction that everyone deserves to benefit from this life impacting project irrespective of your localities which is the reason behind the extension drive into other strategic institutions such as churches, mosques and schools and NYSC Camps”. She said. The Rivers State Coordinator, National Youth

Service Corp, Mr Omotayo Adewoye expressed his profound appreciation to Raffles Oil makers of Power Oil on the partnership exercise while stressing the significant benefits of leading a healthy life. “You will agree with me that we take physical fitness and nutrition very importantly, going by our regular daily drills and healthy choice of meals that staff and Corp members are being served.

Insurance B7 Storiea by Bonny Amadi Staco Insurance Plc has reflected wariness of the Nigeria’s operating environment, as key performing indices in its 2016 audited financial year result receded notable decline. The company’s result for the period ended 31 December 2016 released recently by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed that both the group’s and the company’s performances tilted same direction, except for other income which recorded remarkable boost compared to 2015 year performance. The company’s Group’s gross premium for the 2016 financial year depressed by 12.67 per cent to N5, 403,082 from N6, 187,201 recorded in 2015. The company’s gross premium also followed the same trend with 16.33 decline to N4,794,411, against N5,730,161 posted in 2015.

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Staco’s 2016 financial result reflects depressed P/L Net group’s premium earned closed at N3, 598,024, against N4, 683,245 in 2015, indicating 23.17 per cent decline, while for the company it stood at N3, 111,769, from N4, 312,426 in 2015, a 27.84 per cent decline. Investment income for the group dropped in 2016 by 52.13 per cent, to N146, 550 million from N306, 154 million in 2015, it however recorded higher loss by 55.89 per cent for the company, as investment income closed 2016 at N129, 671 million, against N293, 970 million in 2015. Other income both for the group and the company recorded remarkable growth, while the group’s other income grew by 151.43 per cent to N145, 753 mil-

lion, from N 57,969 million in 2015, that of the company grew by 276.03 per cent, to N145, 114 million, from N38, 591 million in 2015. Net underwriting and claims expenses for the group however dropped by 22.88 per cent, to N2, 086,087, from N2, 705,068 in 2015. The group posted loss before taxation of (Loss)/profit before taxation N1,720,684, from N168, 610 million reflecting 1,121 per cent change. Gross written premium in 2016 stood at N5, 403,082, while N6,187,201 was recorded in 2015, reflecting -12.67 per cent drop. For the company, it dropped to N4, 794,411 from N5, 730,161 posted in 2015, indicating -16.33 per

cent decline. The company’s net premium earned closed the 2016 financial year lower at N3,598,024 , against N4,683,245 in 2015, reflecting decline by -23.17 per cent. Net premium earned for the company closed 2016 at N3,111,769 , while in 2015 it was N4,312,426 , this shows -27.84 per cent decline on net premium earned. Daily Times recalls the Insurance Company changed its name to STACO Insurance Plc by special resolution on the 30th of October, 2006 following the merger of Standard Trust Assurance Plc and Summit Insurance Company Limited as a result of the directive by NAICOM on the in-

Lasaco Assurance announces exdividend’s date Shareholders of Lasaco Insurance Plc are positioning to raise critical issues in the company’ 2016 financials as the company prepares for its Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold on 5th July. This was coming as the company has announced its ex-dividend dates which positions investors to take positioning advantage of its corporate action, before the closure of its register for dividend payments. Lasaco Assurance for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December, has made dividend proposal of 3 kobo per share for shareholders whose names appear in the company’s register by the date of its closure. The company in a recent statement to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) announced 19th – 23rd June 2017, as ex dividend dates, following which the company’s Annual General Meeting will hold on 5th July 2017, while dividend Payment Date , will be affected on 14th July 2017.

crease in share Capital of insurance companies in Nigeria. The company became listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange on 25th June, 2007 The Company has a partly owned (60%) subsidiary known as Staco Insurance Company (Sierra Leone) Limited. The subsidiary was floated as a private limited liability company on 27th February, 2008 and is a composite insurance company engaged in the provision of life and non-life businesses to retail and corporate customers in Sierra Leone, West Africa. (Loss)/profit before tax (1,720,684) 168,610 -1120.51% (1,783,598) 62,340 -2961.08%

Axa Mansard, Linkage Assurance sustain growth

L-R Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Managing Director of Procter and Gamble in Nigeria, Mr. George Nassar, Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Ogun State, Mr. Gbenga Ashiru, during the factory tour and Line Commissioning of Procter and Gamble factory in Agbara, Ogun State...yesterday

Insurance stocks on the equities market last week sustained buoyancy as top insurance companies constitute 20 per cent of the top ten gainers table for the week ended Friday 26th May 2017. While the banking stocks contributed 20 per cent of the top ten gainers for the week, driven by gains recorded by FBN Holdings which gained 0.88 or 21.95 per cent to close at N4.89 per share and Gtbank that also gained N3.78 or 12.00 per cent to close at N35.28 per share, 20 per cent of insurance companies also made the top gainers list for the week. Axa Mansard recorded growth by N0.32 or 20.25 per cent to close at N1.90 per share, while Linkage Assurance plc also appreciated by 0.05 kobo or 8.62 per cent, to close the week at N0.63 per share. The Insurance sector has sustained impressive growth in a ll measuring indices year to date, reflecting the new investment and earning opportunities as investors positions to take better advantage of low hanging position of insurance stocks and value creation.

Regency Alliance shareholders commend N200.1m dividend’s payout

Afolabi Adesola

Shareholders of Regency Alliance Insurance Plc has applauded the board and management of the company for declaring a dividend for the year ended 2016. The shareholders who unanimously approved a total dividend payout of N200.06 million, translating to three kobo per 50 kobo share, the company’s Annual

General Meeting (AGM), held in Lagos last week, appreciated the consistency in given out returns on their investment. In reaction, the Group Managing Director, Biyi Otegbeye, said it’s the company delight to give out a dividend to its esteemed shareholder while urging them to trade the company’s shares so that it’s price would improve on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Speaking on the 2016 financial

result, the Acting Chairman of the company, Baba Gana Kingibe, explained that the company’s performance improved modestly during the year, noting that profit after tax increased by 41.18 per cent from N333.7 million in 2015 to N470.6 million in 2016. Kingibe noted that for the Group, the contribution of the subsidiaries to the overall profit after tax, after deducting that Attributable to Non-Controlling In-

terest, increased from N33.3 million to N74.0 million in 2016. Gross Premium Written by the company decreased by 6.86 per cent from N3.3 billion to N3.1 billion in 2016, just as the underwriting profit decreased by 8.95 per cent from N1.23 billion to N1.12 billion in the year ended 2016. During the year under review, the company had a net claim expense of N344.7 million, indicating a decrease of 19.34 percent

compared with the N262.1 million recorded in 2015. The Acting Chairman, said that the company was poised to leverage on the opportunities that would arise as there are signs that the country would come out of recession within the year, noting that the company’s subsidiaries were being strengthened to make them not only compete effectively in their core areas but also to add more value to the group.

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Recession won’t kill hotel business – Worlu Chief Kennedy Worlu is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of New Garden Hotels in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, Worlu expressed hope for the hospitality sector, despite the economic recession facing the country. Excerpts… It is no longer news that there is recession in the land. How has it affected the tourism and hospitality sector? The important area we are finding it difficult is in the area of investments. Investors are not coming to Nigeria to invest like before. In the 80s and 90s you find different business organisations and individuals that come into Nigeria to do businesses either by partnership or to establish one or two things which make the economy to grow faster. Since recession, those things have stopped. Many operators are also complaining about multiple taxation, does it affect you too in Rivers State? The tax is something that we are appealing to the government to look into. Just like the Rivers State Government is doing. The Governor of River State, Barr Nyesom Wike has invited Hotel Association of Nigeria, Rivers State branch to his office and we had a meeting with him. He promised the hoteliers that he is going to look into the taxes and different kinds of revenues that make the business difficult, having been briefed that many companies and hoteliers are complaining of multiple taxations. For this, we are so happy with him. He wants to make it in such a matter that the payment will be central and each company or hotelier would know how much is expected of the organization per year. That will definitely wipe away a situation where A will come and collect and another day, B will also come. Since he made that known to us, we have been so relieved with the idea. In that case we would stop seeing different groups and different faces; the governor has tried for that and we are looking forward to get reply from him. One good way to tackle such challenge is through the association. How is the structure of the Hotel Association of Nigeria in Rivers State? Does it function? The hotel association in Rivers State is very strong. The organisation is very strong and they are well organised. Apart from economic recession generally, what are the other specific challenges? Power is one of our challenges. The hotel association

has met with the Power Holding Company and we have let them know that the rate and tariffs are too much. First, most of us don’t sell. Looking at this big hotel like mine, how many guests have you seen here? At the end of the month the Power Holding Company would just bring a very huge amount that you don’t expect. Personally, I don’t use NEPA because of the high tariff. I use generator and we prefer using it because anytime I need light, I put on my generator, no matter the consumption. This is because when you use NEPA you don’t get them when you need them. So t is just like somebody using generator, so it is better to use generator; again the tariffs are too much and that is another big challenge we have. We don’t even have light the time we suppose to get it. How does the government policies affect the hospitality and tourism industry? The problem of Nigeria is one that I observe personally. The common man in Nigeria does not have free liberty to express himself or herself which we have to amend. Why do I say so? It is because when you are in position to say something or you are in position to make policies, you feel that the policy you create is ok but the common people in the society have another different way they understand it. They also have a core way too, to at least suggest their own inputs so that it will not be something that does not carry everybody along. Such opportunities in most cases are not given to the common men and the people are not duly consulted. And whereby you have such opportunity of consultation, they will not allow you to express yourself. And even though you expressed your feelings; they feel that you are a common man and what you say cannot be active. But knowing too well that even in other countries, they go around to hear from common men or common people to use their idea to build their own. I think if such opportunity is given to people, things will work very well in Nigeria. With the recession going on in the economy; do you think there is still hope for hotel operators in the country, say in the next ten years? Yes there is positive outlook for the industry. Despite reces-

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sion, the hotel industry is something that will not fade. For example, you left your house to this state now and you have a mansion but you did not carry your mansion along. You must have a place to stay till tomorrow; so that is why I have that belief that within some years, by God’s grace, the situation will change. Hotel business is all about hospitality; it makes people to regain their life and feel at home. It makes people to feel so many things. So, hotel business cannot fade, no matter the economic recession we are going through. Looking at the security of the nation, how are the hotels coping? Security is one priority in hotel management. The Rivers State Police Command is try-

ing. We also try to ensure high level of security in our hotel. Despite the fact that customers are paying, it is very important for hotel managers to get the details of their guests. For effective security, hotel owners must learn how to manage people. If a criminal comes into your hotel; because of the way he behaves, you can get him arrested. Your hotel is very close to the airport. Has that enhanced your business in any way? We still have hope that hotel business is going to rise up. It is equivalent to airport because airports are places people travel through. As far as the airport is opened, business will continue to move, no matter how they are managing it. It wouldn’t affect us so much; so far the opera-

tions are on, we are managing. What is your message to your customers? I thank the people that remember that our hotel is one of the best in Rivers State, where they are so comfortable whenever they come to lodge. I urge them to still continue to patronize us because the best is yet to come. We have many things in the pipeline. New Garden Hotels is a hotel where we are dreaming on higher levels from where we are today. I am the MD/CEO and I am managing the hotel by myself. I didn’t give it to the foreigners like the Lebanese and others. I am an indigene and I know the problems of my people and what they need. I give them 100% security and services of my staff.

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Daily Times Heroes Awards: The winners, their imprints Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR

President Nana Akufo-Addo

Chief Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR, is a personality that ruled the Nigerian polity as The Daily Times ruled the print world in Africa and was honoured at the 91st Anniversary for his determination, focus, purpose and vision with the Sir Adeyemo Alakija leadership award, an award most deserving and appropriate. Born on March 5, 1937 in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria, OBJ (as the press branded him), grew up in Owu, Abeokuta. rious”. At age 21 in 1958, he enlisted in the Nigerian Army. He attended the 6-month Service Commission

spend only three years in prison, pointing out that as part of the partiality of God to him, he came out from prison to meet an agitation for him to contest for president, and the rest is history. The home boy Disclosing a peculiar trait of people born in his village,

earning a BSc (Econs) degree in 1967. He subsequentto the English Bar (Middle Temple) in July 1971. AkufoAddo was called to the Ghanaian bar in July 1975 and -

in that village would have concluded that the popularity of those born there would not go beyond the next village.

Eternal Marbles President Nana Akufo-Addo brought breathtaking artfully crafted to make Ghanaians believe in their native country again. purse and provide vision and direction in his administration, Nana Akufo-Addo reeled out words of wisdom that gave comfort and courage to a plundered

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citizens not subjects.

peh & Co. each individual. I ask you to be responsible citizens. Akufo-Addo served as Attorney-General from 2001 to 2003 and as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2003 mean. Being a Ghanaian must mean you sign up to a to 2007. He then ran for President in 2008 and again in 2012 but was defeated on both occasions. He won the tion of powers in our arms of government. ue for money in all transactions. the underlining tenet of our governance. the land, but hold it in trust for future generations. cal parties. I promise to protect the public purse.

trouble and problems in life, but if one is prayerful and close to God, he would overcome. I have experienced tribulations in my life, but God has been on my side throughout.” The witty elderly statesman had maintained continually that he had strayed into the army, from which he retired as a general and head of state on October 1, 1979. The Daily Times wishes him more years of relevance as he threads on time-beat to eternity.

His administration single-handedly changed the face of communication in Nigeria and Africa as a whole with the entry of GSM mobile telecommunications into Nigeria. His administration also contributed to the national and economic development of the country through people such as Charles Soludo, and Mrs. Okonjo Iweala, among others. The phenomena leap of Nigeria during his administra-

of a military panel set up by late former Head of State,

$6 billion to $8 billion, among others. Born as William Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo on March 29, 1944, in Accra, Ghana, Akufo started his primary education at the Government Boys School, Adabraka, and later at Rowe Road School (now Kinbu) - both in Accra Central. He proceeded to England to study for lege, Sussex and began the Philosophy, Politics and Economics course at New College, Oxford in 1962, but left soon afterwards. Akufo returned to Ghana in 1962 to teach at Accra Academy Secondary School, before going to read Eco-

Olusegun Obasanjo

ministration as they set the turn for democracy. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Crimes Commission (ICPC) were established

Presidential Hilltop residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State,

sector achievements such as increase in national Service Allowance, the health sector, governance policies and more.

when he came into power on January 7, 2016. The arrest of the decline of the Ghanaian cedi brought some relief to investors and business owners

OBJ secured an $18 billion debt relief from the Paris

before the military tribunal that tried him for alleged complicity in a coup against late former military dictator, General Sani Abacha, amiable Baba Iyabo, while

among many others.

Addo towered above his peers with his record of at

He served as a military ruler from February 13, 1976 to October 1, 1979, and as a democratically elected president from May 29, 1999 to May 29, 2007. From July 2004 to January 2006, Obasanjo also served as Chairperson of the African Union. Between 1999 and 2007, the purpose driven Obasan-

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(Hunan and China Water), transparent allocation of petroleum blocks, capacity building for 1400 teachers/education leaders in ICT to be undertaken by

of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, President Nana AkufoAdo, for his tenacity of purpose and focused leadership.

He was also trained in India at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and at the Indian Army School of Engineering. OBJ served at 1 Area Command in Kaduna. Promoted to Chief Army Engineer, he was made commander of 2 Area Command from July 1967, which was designated to Division Rear, and then the Ibadan Garrison Organisation

in space, leading to good internet and mobile communication, was achieved in his administration.

grown, a savings of $300 million by reviewing and prioritising Power Purchase Agreements, secured

The recently concluded 91st Anniversary Award by The Daily Times conglomerate scaled across the borders to neighbouring Ghana, where the Babatunde

England, and was thereafter commissioned as an of-

Career A former Nigerian Army general who was President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, Obasanjo was a career sol-

have any excuse for being poor”, and he ended with

The Daily Times Heroes Awards recognised that within a short time, a visionary leader in the person of President Nana Akufo-Addo has risen and can boldly say if his beginning is this determined, then his end would leave his country folks with a legacy that will lead generations to come.

Sani Abacha, to try me over a phantom coup. I was sentenced to death and later commuted to 30 years imprisonment.” It would be recalled that Obasanjo was tried by the tribunal in 1996 alongside his former deputy when he in 1997 while serving his prison sentence, but Obasanjo was released from prison after Abacha died dramatically in 1998. A year later, he was elected President when Nigeria returned to democracy and became the

President Nana Akufo-Addo and his wife

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