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…As Daily Times invokes FOI, writes CBN Myke Uzendu, Abuja, Tony Nwakaegho, Lagos Strong indications have emerged about how high wire politics and horse trading are now trailing the alleged loans crisis that has engulfed Nigeria’s fourth largest mobile operator, Etisalat Nigeria.

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The telecom firm is engrossed in a logjam, following a huge debt of $1.2billion (about N541billion) from 13 Nigerian banks.

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Executive, NASS showdown imminent as

Senate dares Osinbajo over Magu Ï Suspends further confirmation of nominees Ï Says Acting President must obey resolutions or risk impeachment Ï Reps summons Fashola ÏFG may move against errant lawmakers

Ï Its impeachable offence to retain Magu as resolutions must be obeyed -Ozekhome

Ï No, Senate resolution mere advisory - Falana

Olufemi Samuel, Henry Omunu & Chris Emetoh, Abuja The stand-off between the executive and the legislature took a frightening dimension on Tuesday as the Senate subtly dangled an impeachment threat against Acting President Yemi Osinbajo over what it called non-implementation of Continued on page 6

We’ve defeated Boko Haram but yet to eliminate terrorists 6 - Buratai Badoo Killings: Vigilante grp vows to unravel perpetrators, sponsors with traditional methodology 7

Court discharges, acquits Sen Ndume of terrorism charge 12

President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki; Kano State Governor, Alhaji Umar Ganduje; Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika and others received body of late elder statesman, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, at the Aminu Kano International Airport… on Tuesday.

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VAIDS implementation: FG to provide training for professionals Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Members of the Nigerian Army Operation Delta Safe unit, after dismantling of a local arms manufacturing hideout in Arhavwarien Kingdom of Ughelli South in Delta State… on Tuesday.

FG arraigns 2 Chinese, Nigerian in court for N2.5bn fraud Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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federal government through the Inspector General of Police on Tuesday arraigned two Chinese and a Nigerian before a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and illegal transfer of funds to the tune of about N2.5bn.

The defendants, Hao Aijun, Liu Yangxi and Obi Anthony Chibuzo were arraigned on a 15 count amended charge by the Inspector General of Police.

But they pleaded not guilty to the charges when read to them and their lawyers Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court of an application for their bail filed on the 14 of June, 2017.

Prosecution counsel, David Ighodo, however asked the court to

remand the defendants in prison custody pending their trial, stating that the charges preferred against them were grievous.

Igbodo, while not denying knowledge of the bail application, said bail should not precede arraignment.

He added that the prosecution would respond to the application accordingly and urged the court to remand the defendants till trial commences.

The Judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba however asked the prosecution if the charges against the defendants were bail able and if they have been granted bail by the police.

When the prosecution answered in the affirmative, the court then stood down the case for ten minutes and directed counsel to meet and agree on certain conditions for bail

for the defendants which would be subjected to the approval of the court.

When the court resumed, Igbodo informed the court that counsel have agreed that the defendants be granted bail on the existing conditions except that their traveling documents including international passports be deposited with the court to ensure that they always attend court for their trial.

He said the police had granted the defendants bail in the sum of N5m and a surety who was a civil servant.

However, Justice Dimgba granted the defendants bail in the sum of N100m each with two sureties in like sum. The court said the sureties who must be private or professional business persons or public servants who must not be less than grade level 15 must own landed property within Abuja metropolis.

Amnesty programme in Rivers State is a failure, says former leader of RSHA

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Chidi Lloyd, has condemned in strong terms the state amnesty programme initiated by the governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike.

Hon. Lloyd, a die-hard supporter of the Minster of Transport and former governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that any amnesty programme without plans to meaningfully engage the repentant cultists and criminals amounted to exercise in futility.

He then advised the state government to ensure that the repentant cultists and criminals were rehabilitated to bring about the needed peace in the state.

Hon. Lloyd stated: “For example the governor went on something

I consider a very good project. Because of the level of insecurity in the state, he set up an amnesty committee with a fine gentleman, Kenneth Chinda who is the chairman of the committee. They are going round mopping up arms.

“I am saying that it shouldn’t end at mopping up arms. Look at what your predecessors had done.

Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi came into the state when we had the same situation as we have now.

What did he do? He said you can’t collect arms from these boys and live them like that. He must gainfully employ them,” he explained.

Meanwhile, the state government said the amnesty exercise was a huge success. The chairman of the Rivers state amnesty committee, Mr. Kenneth Chinda, said that the programme was a huge success.

He said that the programme has brought about peace in Rivers state and called on members of the public

to ignore comments made by C Hon. Lloyd on his views that the amnesty was a failure.

“The Rivers state amnesty programme was a huge success because all the atrocities they left on ground, the governor of Rivers state has cleared all those things, working in synergy with security agencies.

There is peace in Rivers state and that is why you can see investors doing very well, coming into Rivers state investing and expanding their businesses.

On its part the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers state has accused Hon. Lloyd of embarking on a sponsored campaign of calumny against the Rivers state government.

The Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, reacting to Lloyd’s accusation, said it was mere propaganda for Chidi Lloyd to say that the amnesty was a failure.

said that it was committed to providing free training to accountants, lawyers, wealth managers, stockbrokers and other professional advisers to the public to support the successful implementation of the recently-launched Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS).

Minister of finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun said that the free training was aimed at equipping the professionals to give advice to their clients on how to participate in the scheme.

In a message to the Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Abuja on Tuesday, Adeosun said that professional advisers were critical to the success of the VAIDS scheme due to their role in financial management.

The theme of her message was “Transiting from Recession to a Global Economic Power.”

“Those who manage wealth and undertake transactions on behalf of their clients are best placed to advise them to take advantage of the VAIDS offer by declaring their assets and income honestly” she said.

The minister enjoined Stockbro-

kers to join hands with the Federal Government in improving tax-payer education and compliance, crediting their side customer network as a key advantage.

She specifically commended Stockbrokers for their role in the recently launched Federal Government Savings Bonds, which relied on their distribution network. “The success of this product shows that you continue to have a wide reach and therefore must partner with Government,” the Minister noted.

She also commended the role of the stock brokers in the recent successful Eurobond and Diaspora Bond issuances, adding that despite these debt issuances, Government is focussed on changing its financing mix and on raising more revenue.

Mrs Adeosun affirmed that Nigeria is on the road to recovery and emphasised the role of investments in infrastructure to enhance productivity and competitiveness.

Citing the N1.2 Trillion already released for capital projects under the 2016 budget, Mrs Adeosun assured that much more could be done if every citizen paid the correct taxes. “It would be like thinking the unthinkable; it is time that Nigerians said Nigeria First.”

14 ABUAD Students leave for China to sharpen their proficiency Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏThe flourishing relationship

between Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), and China, the world fastest economy, has hit the fast lane as 14 students of the university travelled to China on Tuesday on a three-week scholarship to sharpen their proficiency in Chinese Chinese language and culture.

The students were accompanied by the Chinese Language Coordinator in ABUAD, Mr. Charles Ejemezu.

ABUAD students and staff were considered worthy of making the list of institutions selected all over the world because of ABUAD’s cordial relationship with China and a Memorandum of Understanding between ABUAD and China since 2011.

In 2011, barely a year after ABUAD commenced academic work on January 4, 2010, the university introduced the compulsory study of Chinese or French languages to its students as part of its efforts to institutionalize quality and functional education and prepare its students for the competitive global employment market.

Since the introduction of Chinese language to the curriculum of the university, ABUAD students have benefitted from the programme.

In 2012, two ABUAD students got scholarships to study in two separate universities in China.

A statement by the Head, Corpo-

rate Affairs of the university, Tunde Olofintila revealed that in 2013, two students of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy of the university got Chinese Government scholarships to study for one year in two different Universities in China.

The lucky duo were Miss Queen Ada Modestus and Miss Somiari Elizabeth Belema, who have since bagged their Proficiency Certificates in Chinese Language from Hangzhou Normal University China and Fujian Normal University China respectively thereby giving them an edge in the highly competitive global labour/employment market.

Just about a year after the duo of Modestus and Belema benefitted from this rare opportunity, 16 ABUAD students and staff of the university embarked on an Educational/Excursion tour to Beijing, China between September 19 and October 3, 2014.

The introduction of Chinese language has certainly been paying off within the ABUAD community.

In 2016, Oghenetejiri Odjighoro, a 2015 First Class Graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of ABUAD, was employed as an Assistant Engineer by the Lagosbased Huawei Technologies Limited, a leading multinational Networking and Telecommunications Equipment and Services company because of her basic knowledge of Chinese language.

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Executive, NASS showdown imminent as Senate dares Osinbajo over Magu Continued from page 1 Senate’s resolutions on rejected nominees forwarded to it by the Presidency.

The Senate, which resumed from a two-week recess, claimed that it would take appropriate action against Osinbajo in the event of his continued disregard for decisions by the Senate in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The Senate was apparently referring to the refusal of the federal government to remove the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. The Senate had twice rejected the nomination of Magu on the grounds of what it termed adverse security reports from the DSS. But the Senate has resolved to suspend consideration of all nominees from the executive arm as part of plan to enforce compliance on its earlier resolutions.

The Senate’s action was sequel to a Point of Order raised by Sen-

ator Ahmed Sani Yerima (APC, Zamfara West), over a statement

by Osinbajo.

The acting president had argued that President Muhammadu Buhari did not need Senate’s confirmation over Magu as Buhari is empowered by Section 171 of the constitution to make such an appointment without recourse to the Senate.

But Yerima had expressed dismay that Osinbajo could send the name of another nominee, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, for confirmation as the Director General of the Nigerian Lottery Commission, after he had earlier concluded that the Senate had no power to confirm nominees.

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, while rounding up debate on the motion by the Senator from Zamfara, said, “This is an issue that we have to once and for all address, we cannot pass laws and see that the laws are not being obeyed.”

Hinting of possible sanction in form of impeachment against Osinbajo, Saraki said, “This reso-

lution must be obeyed by the Acting President otherwise we will take appropriate actions and resolutions.

“It is very clear these resolutions as passed must be acted upon by the Acting President, and ensure that we continue to respect our democracy, our laws and constitution.

“It is not for us to choose which laws we obey and which laws we don’t obey. That is not the way any civilized, modern society works.

And we hope that the Acting President will take appropriate action in line with these resolutions.”

Senator George Thomson Sekibo (PDP Rivers) later took the floor to condemn the executive arm over its continued refusal to comply with the resolutions of the Senate.

He said the development was a clear attempt by the Presidency to usurp the powers and roles of the apex legislative body.

Sekibo, whose election has been nullified by the Election Petitions Tribunal said: “What is happening shows to Nigerians that they

L-R: Chairman, Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Sen. Omo Agege; Vice Chairman, Sen. Ahmed Ogembe and a member of the committee, Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, during the Chairman’s meeting with Marine Transport Stakeholders at the National Assembly in Abuja… on Tuesday.

(executive) are either trying to control the National Assembly or trying to take our responsibilities.

“If the Acting President says we do not have power to return any nomination, I wonder if he is in touch with the EFCC Act. The EFCC Act states that the President shall nominate and Senate will confirm. If you reject one law, you will reject the constitution.”

Another lawmaker, Senator Isah Hamman Misau (APC, Bauchi), accused the Acting President of being hypocritical on the issue, contending that his action amounted to playing double standards.

He said, “I think this nomination as double standards or hypocrisy. If we cannot stand and face these challenges against this institution, soon they will tell us that we cannot come to the National Assembly.

“There are a lot of ministers who have high level corruption allegations against them, but they have never been harassed, instead, these same ministers go about castigating the National Assembly.”

He further advised that, “If the Executive is not ready for this democracy, they should tell us and propose another system of government.”

In his remarks, Senator Dino Melaye (APC Kogi West), said “It is time for the Senate to tell the Executive Arm of government that they must stop approbating and reprobating. This republic that our fathers fought for should not be allowed to be completely destroyed. Not in our time, God forbid.

The embattled senator, whose recall process by INEC has begun, said, “Magu came for a job interview and failed and he was rejected. As we speak, Magu is still parading himself as the chairman of EFCC. The same executive now writes a letter that we should confirm someone who went to resume office without confirmation and he was chased out of office.

Now that name has been brought before us.

“The integrity of the Senate is as stake. This Senate cannot be disregarded and insulted; our authority to confirm cannot be eroded.

“I am moving a motion that it becomes abominable to read any other confirmation report in this chamber until they act on our position.

“Those who have failed should go back, Magu is not the last Nigerian Angel. He can serve this country in another capacity.”

The Senate therefore called on Osinbajo to withdraw the statement credited to him that the Senate does not have power to confirm certain appointees of the president.

Both the Senate and the executive arm have of late been at each other’s throats lately over issues generating from the 2017 Budget which the Acting President had signed into law.

Osinbajo, after signing the Budget, said lawmakers had no constitutional power to introduce new projects into the Budget, just as he faulted some of the projects which the lawmakers inserted into the 2017 budget.

Both the Senate and the House of Representatives had argued trenchantly that real power of appropriation lies with the National Assembly as recognized by the Nigerian law.

The frosty relationship took another dimension when the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), said that the National Assembly cut some of the major projects in the 2017 budget affecting his Ministry.

In a related development the House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to probe the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and has summoned him to appear before an ad hoc committee over allegations credited to him that the National Assembly inserted projects in the 2017 budget.

The House resolution to probe and invite the minister was sequel to the unanimous adoption of a motion under matter of privilege moved by Rep. Sadiq Ibrahim (Adamawa/APC).

Relying on Order 6, Rule 1 and 4 of the House Standing Order, Rep. Ibrahim said that Fashola’s claims accusing National Assembly members of budget insertion Continued on page 7

We’ve defeated Boko Haram but yet to eliminate terrorists -Buratai Joy Anyim with agency report The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt General Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday said the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents ravaging the north-eastern parts of the county have been defeated although not completely eliminated.

Buratai, who was speaking during an interview with the BBC on the war against terrorism and the position of the Nige-

rian Army, maintained that the President Muhammadu Buhariled administration has helped in no small measure to conquer the notorious Islamist sect.

Speaking to the BBC correspondent, Stephen Sakurai, on Hard Talk, the COAS said, “Terrorism is resilient but the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram, has been defeated militarily.

“The Nigeria Army has succeeded in pushing back Boko

Haram although they had not been completely eliminated.

“You may recall that when Muhammadu Buhari became president of Nigeria in 2015, he vowed to eradicate Boko Haram and bring security and stability to his country and to a large extent, that has been done.”

This revelation by Buratai is coming barely after a reported upsurge of attacks in Borno state especially around the Uni-

versity of Maiduguri, where some lives have been lost.

Meanwhile, authorities in North-eastern Nigeria have resorted to digging a 27km (17 miles) trench around the University of Maiduguri to prevent attacks by Boko Haram Islamic militants.

Reports have it that the trenches are designed to make it impossible for the militants to drive into the university as well

as make it harder for them to access the campus on foot.

The Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, is said to be financing the trench and has also sourced money from the Nigerian government to fund a permanent barrier.

Local guards drawn from local vigilante groups have been recruited by the Borno state government to collaborate with the police to patrol the area.

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Executive, NASS showdown imminent as Senate dares Osinbajo over Magu Continued from page 1 breached the privileges of lawmakers.

Daily Times recalls that Fashola’s allegation had caused ripples and generated controversy after the Minister accused legislators of altering the allocations for critical projects under his ministry in the 2017 budget.

Fashola had alleged that the budgetary insertion by

the National Assembly was made in favour of scores of boreholes and primary health care centres as against the core mandate of the ministry.

While condemning Fashiola’s assertion that the National Assembly allegedly inserted the projects in the ministry’s budget different from proposals submitted by the executive, Rep. Ibrahim said that the minister’s comments were capable of inciting Nigerians against

National Assembly members. ``By this singular act, the minister has breached the privilege of the House. ``Freedom of speech is a constitutional right and everybody has a right to enjoy it. However, Fashola has spoken on an issue agreed upon between the executive and the legislature and which had been laid to rest. ``Fashola abandoned the official channel of communication to the National

Assembly and decided to go to the media to make his assertions. ``The budget is an Act of law and the Minister is making a pronouncement on an Act clearly signed into law by the Acting President. ``There is need for Fashola to appear before an ad hoc committee to be set up by this House to give answers to his comments. ``It is an attack on all of us and capable of causing

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi (2nd r); Head of the Civil Service in Oyo State, Mr. Soji Eniade (r) and other officials of the State’s Civil Service, during a workshop on Capacity Development Programme for Management and Senior Staff of the State’s Civil Service in Ibadan, Oyo State… on Tuesday.

Badoo Killings: Vigilante grp vows to unravel perpetrators, sponsors with traditional methodology Patrick Okohue, Oguntade Ismaila, Joy Anyim & Aniodun Taiwo, Abeokuta An end seems to be in sight for the bizarre killings of innocent residents in Ikorodu area of Lagos, as the Lagos Neighbourhood Security Corp (LNSC) has vowed to unravel the perpetrators and their sponsors.

This is coming on the heels of an order by the Lagos state police command that all residents of Ikorodu and environs should always move around with a valid identity card as the police will be engaging in series of raids to rid the community of criminal elements such as the dreaded Badoo cult group.

This is even as the coordinator of the Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has alleged that the Badoo cult group uses promise of employment and distribution of N250,000 empowerment money to lure people into their gang.

Also, the Ogun state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Iliasu, has vowed

that there would not be any hidding place for Badoo gang which has been on the prowl by killing people in some parts of Lagos state.

The CP who spoke on Tuesday while parading 37 suspects at the state command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta said that the police are battle ready for the dreaded boys if they enter the state.

The CP disclosed that the command had made tactical, compact deployment and improved on its intelligence network towards taming criminal activities in the state with its community policing.

The chairman of the LNSC, DIG Israel Ajao (rtd) who dropped the hint on Tuesday in Lagos, disclosed that the group will adopt traditional methodology in unraveling the mystery behind the killings.

Ajao pointed out that the killings have a ritual undertone, lamenting that the menace has become a disturbing trend.

He asserted that there is the need for security operatives to go beyond conventional approach in tackling

the ritual killings if it must be stopped.

The LNSC boss who spoke during a forum with Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) informed that the corp it determined to mobilise Ikorodu residents to get involved in the task of battling the perpetrators.

His words, “The Badoo attack is a bizarre way of killing that we must find a solution to. We want to move a bit from the Bado boys and move deeper to unravel those behind them.

We will be discreet about it, we will be fair.

Bado is becoming a disturbing trend, they don’t go with arms but stones. There is more to it than meets the eyes; it cannot be classified as murder but ritual (killing). We are going to hold a meeting with Ikorodu people, we are going all out next week to meet a cross section of the people to sensitize and remind them that Nigeria was never like this before. Before the advent of the police, there is traditional method of policing, we want to know those behind this act.”

Speaking further, Ajao said it is the collective responsibility of all residents speaking out against violent crimes, noting that the community would continue to suffer if residents fail to play their part.

“You see someone on Okada today, tomorrow he is on jeep, if you fail to speak out so that we find out the source of his wealth, the community will continue to suffer,” the LNSC boss stressed.

He therefore urged residents to play their part by giving information about criminals in their communities to security agencies for prompt action.

While commenting on the schedules of the LNSC, Ajao clarified that was not established to rival the Nigeria Police, but to place a complimentary role.

“Our objectives according to the law assented to by Governor Ambode is to ensure the safety of lives and property and in performing those duties, we are not a substitute to the police but compliment their services”, Ajao clarified.

The Lagos state police

friction between the executive and the legislative arm of government,’’ the lawmaker added.

Contributing to the motion, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (Rivers/PDP) said that though the image of the House was at stake.

He stated that “I will appeal to the House to hold its gunpowder since the matter is investigative in nature. ``It is right to invite Fashola to come and throw more light not only to this House but to Nigerians on the veracity of his claims,’’ Chinda said.

Also speaking, the Chief Whip of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa (Kano/APC) said that Fashiola’s assertion was capable of truncating the essence of democracy in the country.

According to Ado-Doguwa, “each component of the three arms of government has specific functions to perform and we must defend our mandate. ``Not only that the minister’s action breached our privileges individually and collectively as an institution, it has also undermined a budget worked upon by the National Assembly and assented to by the Acting President,’’ Ado-Doguwa said.

The Speaker of the House, Mr. Yakubu Dogara referred the motion to a 14-man ad hoc committee to be chaired by Rep. Aliyu Madaki (Kano\APC).

But lawyers have expressed divergent views on the matter. While Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) argued that it is an impeachable offence to keep Magu despite his rejection, Falana argued that resolution is a mere advice, saying that the Senate cannot dic-

tate to President on who to appoint.

Ozekhome said, “It is an impeachable offence for the Acting President to continue to retain Magu in office as Acting Chairman, as it amounts to “gross misconduct” as defined by section 143 of the 1999 Constitution.

“This is because a deliberate breach of the constitution, or violation of extant laws, is an impeachable offence. The provisions of section 2(3) of the EFCC (Establishment) Act, 2004,are all too very clear and straightforward to admit of any ambiguity.

“They simply provide that the President shall appoint the EFCC chairman SUBJECT to confirmation by the Senate. This simply means the EFCC chairman cannot act in office without approval by the Senate.

“It becomes patently illegal and unconstitutional for Magu to continue to be brazenly retained in office, inspite of the hallowed doctrine of separation of powers and of checks and balances provided for in sections 4,5,6 of the 1999 Constitution and as ably espoused by Baron Dr Montesqueu in 1748.Resolutions of the Senate, and indeed the NASS,are weighty and have the force of law under sections 4,88 and 89 of the 1999.

What the executive is simply saying is “to hell with the Senate; you don’t matter or count for anything.” That is intolerable.

A rejection of any presidential appointment by Senate is final and puts an end to the tenure or aspiration of such an appointee.

There ceases to be any acting capacity.

LOSS OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

This is to inform the general public of the LOSS OF ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Registered as 71 at Page 71 in Volume 1998J at the Lagos State Land Registry,Alausa, Ikeja dated 31st of Aug. 1998 in respect of land situated at Onibata Village, Funso Oka, old Akute Road, Iju in Ifako / Ijaiye Local Govt.Area of Lagos State belonging to Mr. Gabriel A . Adeniyi of 7, Funso Oka Street, old Akute Road, Iju, Lagos state.

All efforts made to trace the said C of O proved abortive. Lagos State Lands Bureau & General public should please take note.

Signed:- Gabriel A. Adeniyi

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S/West group commends Lagos Police, Gani Adams over action on Badoo Patrick Okohue

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The recent raiding of the hideout of notorious “Badoo” cult group that have been terrorising Ikorodu and its environs leaving several dead have been commended.

The commendation came from a group South West Think Tank (SWETT). According to the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Davies, the joint action of Lagos Police Command including RRS, Mopol Unit, OPC led by Otunba Gani Adams and other vigilante groups will no doubt put an end to the reign of terror which the “Badoo Group” has subjected the residents to.

We commend the collaboration of Lagos Police Command, OPC and other stake holders in bringing to an end this barbaric act which have

led to loss of lives, insecurity and mass exodus from Ikorodu as residents relocates from their homes for fear of attack from the group.

The group said, “No doubt efforts like this will help in reducing the menace of crime and other social vices which seems to have increased due to poverty and reckless desire to become rich. We wish to encourage such collaboration in future and suggest to other South West states governors that they emulate this novel joint action and adopt similar strategy in their states to confront several security challenges they are facing which include but not limited to the menace of Fulani Herdsmen whose cattle graze our farmlands recklessly.

“SWETT as a body join in the clamor for Nigeria’s restructuring and regional

autonomy. Under this arrangement, Nigeria should be divided into six geo-political zones with each zone having its own regional police and state police. State police will be more alive to its environment and will be able to identify hot spots of criminals and quell their activities since they won’t want their people and families to be affected by activities of social miscreants. Policing Nigeria will now be in three layers, Federal, Regional and State.

“Under a restructured Nigeria, not only will we have improved security, we will also have improvements in the areas of economy, social development, tourism and general improvement in the welfare of citizens. Regions and member states will develop at their own pace and have control over its natural resources.

Right activist threatens to sue RSG over eviction notice to residents of govt property Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Rivers State coordinator of the International Human Rights Protection Initiatives, Mr. John Ihua, has threatened to sue the state government to court if the government carried out its plan to forcefully evict the residents of Ahiamakara in the Ogbun na Abali axis of Port Harcourt without adequately compensating them.

Mr. Ihua, therefore, called on the government to apply the rule of law to protect the rights of its citizens by paying compensation to the affected property owners in the area or leave them with no option than to seek redress

from the courts of the land.

He said: “All we are saying is that the government of Rivers State should pay the people before evicting them from their places because the law that gave the Rivers state government the right to demolish and take possession of their land is equally the right that also prevents them from not evicting the people without payment.

“The people are crying for what they are passing through and we say it without remorse that enough is enough because a lot of places that were demolished by government and then taken over by government, government have not built anything on those lands. People are being rendered homeless.

Property owners and residents of Ahiamakara of Ogbun na Abali were yesterday asked to quit or face forceful eviction by the Rivers state ministry of Lands and Survey.

In a statement signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Mr. Williams Jack, disclosed that the government had acquired the said land and was then ready for reclamation and reconstruction.

However a cross section of landlords at Aiamakara alleged that they were yet to be compensated before the eviction notice.

One of the victims said: “My husband built that house before he died. So let them compensate us before we leave.

Pension: Niger govt denies owing retirees Saka Bolaji, Minna

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Niger state government on Tuesday declared that it does not owe any retiree under the old pension scheme their entitlements.

However the government explained that pensioners that fell under the new Contributory Pension Scheme were yet to start collecting their entitlements.

Director General of the State Pension Board, Alhaji Usman Tinau Ahmed, flanked by a host of top government officials, told

newsmen at the Government House in Minna that between March 2016 and June this year, government had paid over N2.1billion as pension and gratuities to both state and local government retirees under the old scheme.

According to Tinau, 940 retirees in the local governments had enjoyed their benefits while a total of 388 pensioners from the state civil service had been paid.

He said government was still working out the augmentation for pensioners as a result of the increase in salary of workers between 2002

and 2014.

The Director General explained that government was still finding it difficult to find solution to the problem associated with the payment of retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. “ The CPS is a problem, the problem is not caused by this government , we have sent a bill to the house of assembly that if passed into law will solve the problem” However the Director General said the Board assisted 48 workers that retired before the suspension of the CPS in 2014 to collect their entitlements.

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Enugu APC suspends Nwoye as chairman Moses Oyediran, Enugu The Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State chapter has announced the suspension of its party chairman, Barr. Ben Nwoye.

Nwoye’s suspension which was announced on Monday by the Deputy Chairman, Mr. A.C Udeh during the State Working Committee meeting of the part at the party’s secretariat in the state, The Daily Times gathered was due to abuse of office as alleged by the State Working Committee.

“Nwoye is being accused of running the party as his personal enterprise as well as engaging in financial misappropriation,” they alleged.

The party said its decision was based on the crisis rocking the Enugu chapter, which had lingered from 2015 till date.

The decision was signed by the deputy state chairman, Comrade Adolphus Ude, the Acting State Secretary, Okolo Louis, the State Woman Leader, Lolo Queen Nwankwo, the Financial Secretary, Sydney Eze, the State Youth leader, Prince Ikechukwu Oloto, the State Treasurer, Okoro Ebere and the Vice Chairman, Chief Anike Nwoga.

In a 15-point resolution signed by the State Working Committee members, they alleged that “the State Chairman alongside with some stakeholders diverted money sent to Enugu State for Presidential and National Assembly election for his personal purposes.

“That the state chairman has embezzled party funds with reckless abandon without any approval or authorisation from the State Working Committee against the constitution of the party.

“That Dr. Ben Nwoye runs the administration of the party as a one-man show and authoritative in nature with intimidatory tendencies by using the DSS and thugs that he brings to the State Working Committee and State Executive and State Executive meetings to intimidate members of the party.

“That the record shows that the state chairman signed 22 cheques without the approval of the State Working Committee.

“That the state chairman arrogated to himself the duties and functions of state financial secretary, treasurer, auditor, publicity secretary and secretary.”

While accusing Nwoye of engaging in anti-party activities, which was undermining the interest and growth of the party,” they alleged that “he attends PDP functions.”

They added that “the state chairman has arrogated to himself the position of maximum ruler with powers to suspend, sack an execu-

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tive member elected through the congress and reinstate at will.

“That the Enugu State APC Working Committee meets only when our leader wants to address us and there is no specific date for either monthly or weekly meetings.”

They held that giving the above circumstances, the party became factionalised and was now in comatose and cannot win any election with Nwoye on the saddle.

The SWC members declared: “that Dr. Ben Nwoye is hereby suspended as the State Chairman of

the APC in Enugu State.

Henceforth, he, Dr. Ben Nwoye is hereby debarred and stopped from acting or parading himself as the state chairman of the party until the investigative pane concludes their assignment.

However, when contacted, Nwoye dismissed the suspension adding that the exercise was in futility as it was in total breach of Article 21 of the APC constitution.

He stated that the action of the members amounted to criminality, as according to him, they broke into the State Secretariat as thugs.

Nwoye further stated that those involved in his suspension had one issue or the other hanging on their neck, stressing that the exercise they carried out was either to save themselves from imminent hammer from the party hierarchy over their atrocities or to fight back having been relieved of their positions.

On the corruption allegations against him, he said: “I challenge Val Nnadozie and A.C. Ude to bring evidence that I stole money.

Let them go to the EFCC, the DSS or the Police and pursue their case.

“People are not suspended in our party through press conferences; it is a mockery of the system.

“Go and check Article 21 of the APC constitution, the process is very clear; you must first of all set up a committee to investigate the allegations against the person and in this case, it is only the SEC that has power to initiate that process.”

PDP has concluded plans to destabilise our party in Abia, APC chieftain alleges Sunday Nwakanma - Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been accused of plots to destabilise the All Progressives Congress (APC).

But the PDP has denied this, stating that even if the party exists in the state it is not to its knowledge.

The allegation came from the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC Ex-officio member, Chief Nduka Anyanwu when he hosted a meeting of members of Abia Central Senatorial District of the party in his Ossa Ibeku home in Umuahia North Local Government Area of the state, stating that the plot is aimed at “weakening the growing membership of the party as credible alternative to the ruling party in the state ahead of the 2019 general election which we (the APC) are sure of victory.”

Blaming some members of the chapter, whom he described as sab-

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oteurs and agents of the PDP, for the disharmony in its leadership, the national officer appealed to the faithful ones to watch its ranks, stating “We need to fish out the blacklegs among us before they pollute others and cause irreparable damage to the party as we prepare for the election or we will have ourselves to blame latter.”

Anyanwu used the forum to correct the impression that President Buhari bad not been fair to the South East zone in his appointments, urging such critics to check their records before making such claims.

Similarly, a non-executive director and member representing the zone on the board of the Rural Electrification Agency, Engr Alozie Mac Solomon condemned the disharmony in the leadership of the chapter.

Expressing confidence that the party would sweep the polls in the

election, Solomon stressed that the members must jettison their individual differences to achieve what he termed “our noble dream.”

In his remarks, the Chairman of the district, Chief Sunday Ogbonna said Buhari had been doing all he could to redirect the economy of the country, blaming the current economic hardship on the past administration.

The retired commissioner of Police, who commended Buhari, for his anti-corruption crusade and efforts at diversifying the economy of the country, appealed to the members to carry the change message of the party to the grassroots.

However, reacting on behalf of the party, the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Sir Don Ubani said that if they have any problem in the state, it is self-inflicted, stating that it may be because of the party’s abysmal performance at the federal level.

Quit notice on Igbos, South West group backs Arewa Youths Rising from its meeting held in Ibadan at the weekend, the South West Consultative Forum said it clearly support the advice given to the Igbos living in the North by the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum to go back to their region to pursue their Biafra agenda.

In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Osinowo Ibrahim, the Forum advised the Afenifere under the leadership of Chief Ayo Adebanjo to speak for itself and not the entire Yoruba race on the quit notice given to Igbos living in the North saying, “they are only speaking for their selfish reasons and seeking unnecessary relevance by holding meetings with the South East leaders without the support of the South West governors, National Assembly members and other stakeholders including youths of the region on the contentious issue.

“South West Consultative Forum wishes to inform the entire youths and well meaning Yorubas to disregard the un-holy meeting held by Afenifere without the political leadership of the region.

“The so called Afenifere leaders have been nothing but fake Yoruba leaders, who never for once consider the interest and general welfare of the region.

“South West Consultative Forum wishes to state clearly that, we are totally in support of Arewa Consultative Forum’s advice to Igbos living in the North to take their destiny into their hands by moving back to South Eastern part of the country and pursue the Biafra agenda.

This will end Nnamdi Kanu’s constant threat to our national unity,” the Forum said.

The Forum also called on the security agencies to go after Kanu who has been openly flouting his treasonable bail conditions and has renewed his threat to peaceful co-existence in the country and leave Arewa Youth Consultative Forum President, Alhaji Yerima Shetima who only advised the Igbos on how to carry out their secession threat.

It commended the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for making the region proud and called on him to keep up the good work.

Politics 10 Oserheimen Osunbor, a professor of law, is a former governor of Edo State, a two term Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In this interview with some journalists, Osunbor speaks on crucial issues such as current agitations in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari’s performance in the last two years and the anti-corruption war and why he believes that the pressure on the Buhari’s government to implement the 2014 confab report is unfair on the APC government.

PATRICK OKOHUE report Nigeria recently marked 18 years of uninterrupted democratic journey. How will you describe the journey so far?

We thank God that democratic governance which is taken for granted in most countries has survived interrupted for 18 unbroken years in Nigeria. During this period a lot of experience has been acquired and you don’t hear much about the old excuse that “we are going through a learning process” any more.

There have been challenges as well, but most regrettably the high expectations in the minds of Nigerians on 29 May, 1999 have not been met. A lot of opportunities were squandered especially in the last 10 years or so of PDP rule when impunity became the norm. It is my hope that the APC government will avoid the mistakes that were made and lead Nigeria to the path of true greatness.

Do you think this nation would have made tremendous progress if the June 12, 1993 election was not annulled?

You are asking me to engage in speculation as to what might or might not have happened if the June 12, 1993 election had not been annulled. Quite frankly, only God knows and nobody can say for certain what would have happened. It is likely that the NRC Presidential candidate, Bashir Tofa would have gone to the Elections Petition Tribunal to challenge the result of the election because he was already talking about doing so. No one can tell how the case, if instituted, would have ended at the Supreme Court.

Besides, the 1989 Constitution which would have been in operation had flaws which we tried to correct at the 1994/95 Constitutional Conference. No one can say for certain if, or to what extent, Nigeria would have been impacted if the election was not annulled. At any rate, I will prefer that Nigerians focus more on how to surmount our current challenges and reposition our nation for greatness rather than dwelling on the past and crying over spilt milk. Mistakes were made which is regrettable but elders, leaders and statesmen have a responsibility to forge ahead, notwithstanding.

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tising democracy in Nigeria?

Yes, we are practising democracy in Nigeria. The forms of government that I know of are Monarchy, Military rule and Democracy. Out of the three, Nigeria has opted for and is practising democracy.

Forget all the talk about kleptocracy, lootocracy, criminocracy (with apologies to Senator Dino Melaye) and so forth and so on. These are mere jokes and do not have any universal meaning as a form of government. I will, however, be quick to admit, that our democracy is not perfect and is facing serious challenges. As we all know, no human system including the concept of democracy itself, is perfect.

Some of the setbacks which Nigeria’s democracy has suffered are self-inflicted

by Nigerians. As they say, a people get the sort of government that they deserve. It is the responsibility of Nigerians to remove the imperfections in our democracy in order that we can enjoy a quality of governance comparable to

those of advanced democracies. It is no use trading blames or resorting to intemperate or hateful language and insults.

The three cardinal policies of President Muhammadu Buhari is war against corruption, security and economy. How has he fared in these areas?

Out of the three areas, I would say that tackling the security challenges, especially, Boko Haram ranks as the most successful. The insurgents no longer exercise territorial control over any part of the country, nor do they have their flag flying in any local government area any more. Incidence of bombing of cities outside of the North East such as Kano and Abuja is now a thing of the past. It is sad though that they now use children as suicide bombers, including children too young to understand the lethal package left in their possession by terrorists. Unfortunately, the success recorded in the

Government must never close its doors to agitations, but create avenues for handling all genuine cases of agitation.

It is part of the burden of governance and this is true even for advanced democracies such as Britain with the current agitations for Scottish independence, in Spain with agitation for a separate Basque country, etc. However, the agitators must always be guided not to imperil law and order in their conduct or threaten the rights and peaceful living of other people who do not share their view. It is always better to jaw- jaw than to war-war.

defeat of Boko Haram is being eroded by the new scourge of killings by Fulani herdsmen or criminals disguising as Fulani herdsmen. The Federal Government should tackle and defeat this menace urgently before it assumes dangerous dimensions that can threaten national security.

The war against corruption is still very much on course although, rather sadly, the string of losses suffered by the prosecution in virtually all the high profile cases in court gives cause for serious concern. President Muhammadu Buhari very early in his administration appealed to the judiciary to key into the anti-corruption agenda of government.

Many people are genuinely concerned as to whether that plea has been heeded.

The cynicism of many Nigerians towards the anti-corruption war is rather disheartening and leaves you wondering whether Nigerians are really interested in combating corruption. It is rather shocking to hear people say ‘we are all corrupt, so Buhari should forget about anti-corruption and face the economy’.

What they do not know is that until Nigeria is rid of corruption, our economy will never be sound.

As for the economy itself, the collapse of the price of crude oil in the international market just as this administration was coming on board made the policy on economic revitalisation more challenging. During the last administration, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who was Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister on the Economy, saw the danger in the way the economy was heading but her counsel fell on deaf ears. What the Buhari administration inherited was a badly battered economy that this administration is now striving hard to reposition through a combination of policies and initiatives, including the diversification of the economy in practical terms devoid of mere rhetorics. Happily, the indicators from the National Bureau of Statistics, the Ministry of Budget and Planning and the Ministry of Finance all point to the fact that the economy is on the path of recovery.

What is your take on the anti-corruption war which some have described as selective?

Recently, I wrote a paper on the issue of Selective Justice which was published in some national dailies. In the paper, I argued that selective justice is better for society than no justice at all. In the same vein, my position is that even if the anti-corruption war is selective as is being alleged, it is far better for Nigeria than no anti-corruption war at all.

There is hardly any Nigerian who does not agree that corruption has done great damage to this country and is basically responsible for its retarded development and many of the other vices. It has distorted our value system and ravaged our economic, social and political life as a nation. It therefore behooves of us to encourage and support the anti-corruption war and not be cynical about it.

The complaint I hear is that government is targeting only PDP people in its anti-corruption war, but when the same PDP people were sharing the recovered Abacha loot, money meant for the procurement of arms, they selected from among themselves those who benefitted from the corruption. The corruption was selective. It does not lie in their mouth now to complain that the law or government is being selective in holding them to account.

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The cynicism of many Nigerians towards the anti-corruption war is rather disheartening and leaves you wondering whether Nigerians are really interested in combating corruption.

It is rather shocking to hear people say ‘we are all corrupt, so Buhari should forget about anti-corruption and face the economy’. What they do not know is that until Nigeria is rid of corruption, our economy will never be sound.

pose those people; if not now then when they are able to get to power. The fear of such prospect of future prosecution in a sustained anti-corruption war will in the end be better than capitulating under any criticism that the current war is selective. A selective anti-corruption war for Nigeria, if that be the case, is far better than no anti-corruption war at all.

However, government must strive to be fair to all and ensure that the anti-corruption war does not spare anyone.

You once granted an interview where you said the Judiciary needs redemption. Do you think the Judiciary is constituting itself as a clog in the progress of the anti- corruption war?

It is true that I granted an interview which was published on 16 September, 2016. In that interview, I called on the National Judicial Council and the leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association to save our nation’s judiciary. I expressed fears that if they fail to do so we may encourage resort to unconventional methods to curb the rot being perpetrated by some judicial officers. I am not a prophet but it did not come to me as a surprise when shortly afterwards, the DSS resorted to unprecedented methods to tackle the problem. This is not the time to say whether the DSS was right or wrong, but that it happened at all confirms the necessity for addressing the problems in the judiciary.

Let us recall that the Justice Kayode Eso Panel looked into the issue of corruption in the judiciary in the 90s and his report led to the dismissal or retirement of some judges across the country.

Justice S.O. Uwaifo in his valedictory address in 2005 at the Supreme Court spoke about the danger posed to society by a corrupt judge whom he described as more dangerous than a man with a dagger running amok on a crowded street.

Aare Afe Babalola has spoken about it.

Former Presidents of the NBA, Wole Olanipekun, SAN; J.B. Dawodu SAN and others have spoken about it. Former CJN Aloma Muktar decried it in her inaugural speech and promised Zero Tolerance for corruption in the judiciary. Yet the problem has persisted.

I understand the NJC is reviewing its rules for dealing with misconduct by judges. I do hope that they will rise up to the challenge soon because, rightly or wrongly, many people have formed the view that the judiciary has failed to embrace the anti-corruption war. Again, I take this opportunity to appeal that we should not encourage a situation where people will be driven to adopt more unconventional methods to settle scores with the judiciary or some of its members.

Only last night on NTA network news, it was reported that the Venezuela Supreme Court has been attacked with a grenade dropped from a helicopter. Like Nigeria, Venezuela is an oil producing country that has not put its resources to best use. As we know, Nigerians are good at copying bad examples from other climes. I do hope and pray that we avert a resort to such extreme measures here because, as I have often warned, judicial impunity can and may give rise to worse forms of impunity, God forbid.

What is your assessment of the 8th Senate under Bukola Saraki com-

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pared to your days in the hallowed chambers?

It is not in my place to judge the 8th Senate under its current leadership. I had my own time there and I am grateful to God for the impact and achievements I recorded in the Senate. I can only say that it is regrettable that due to the extremely high turn-over rate in the Senate, indeed the National Assembly as a whole, institutional memory is less than it ought to be, considering that vast lessons learnt in the past are not always available to guide succeeding legislators.

The current Senate is operating under a somewhat different environment compared to when I was there. On a general note, I am happy that the Senate always allows itself to be guided by national interest and the need to protect our democracy.

happy with the way the affairs of APC are being run. Most importantly, it has shunned impunity and arrogance which were the hallmark of PDP and were responsible for its fall. For instance, in PDP when a member felt aggrieved, he was often told to go to hell, that whether he likes it or not, PDP will win the next election. On the contrary, in APC, the party reconciles aggrieved persons because it treats every member as important. My advice is that APC must learn from the mistakes of PDP and avoid the same pitfalls. I will also like to see more engagement by the party organs especially at the national level. More engagement between the party leadership on the one hand and the executive and APC legislators on the other hand will minimise incidence of disagreement, for instance, in dealing with the National Budget.

How best can the Federal Government handle cases of agitations in the country?

Government must never close its doors to agitations, but create avenues for handling all genuine cases of agitation. It is part of the burden of governance and this is true even for advanced democracies such as Britain with the current agitations for Scottish independence, in Spain with agitation for a separate Basque country, etc. However, the agitators must always be guided not to imperil law and order in their conduct or threaten the rights and peaceful living of other people who do not share their view. It is always better to jaw- jaw than to war-war.

Do you think the report of the 2014 national conference should be implemented?

Something as important as a National Conference should have been started early enough and implemented by the administration whose programme it was. It is unfair and improper to attempt to ram it down the throat of President Buhari and the APC, who from the word go, dissociated themselves from it. PDP made it a campaign issue but they were voted out by Nigerians. You cannot now force it on APC. It is never done. Besides, there is the issue of non est factum (it is not my deed) in the sense that some of the delegates to the Conference have disowned the report and dissociated themselves from it.

Very many eminent Nigerians participated in the National Conference although its legitimacy and legality fell short of that of the National Assembly considering the manner its members were hand-picked. Nevertheless, with

Are you happy with the way the affairs of APC is being run or do you think the party has squandered the goodwill with which it came to power?

Absolutely! Compared to the PDP, I am

such a gathering of people some good proposals certainly were made, such as the devolution of power and strengthening of the federal system of government.

The National Assembly can look at these in its on-going constitution amendment exercise. On the contrary, other proposals like the creation of 19 new states in addition to the existing 36 quite honestly, is a contradiction of the idea of a strong federal system which many people want and I do not support that.

I can also not support any proposal that treats the Midwest region, which is the only democratically created federating unit in Nigeria, as if it never existed and that it should be subsumed under a new region. In other words, while Ibadan, Enugu and Kaduna will continue to retain their status as regional capitals, Benin City will lose that status.

This would be most unfair, unjust and a disservice to the memory of those like my father who struggled through a plebiscite for the creation of the Midwest region. Other proposals like a return to the old national anthem and a return to parliamentary system will keep Nigeria perpetually turning round and round in circles while making no progress.

If that were to happen you can be sure that in another 10 years from now there will be fresh agitations for a return to the Presidential system and the current national anthem. Nigeria will then continue its downward slide in its international ranking just as is happening in football simply because we keep perennially oscillating back and forth from foreign coach to indigenous coach. Recently, South Africa defeated us here on home soil 2-0 under a foreign coach. Very soon, people will start clamouring again for an indigenous coach.

We should adopt one system, keep working at it towards perfection and with time we will be the best in the world instead of these endless experimentations. Let us not treat our system of government the way we treat our football.

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They are further raising concerns over how the committees of both the Senate and House Representatives on banking and telecoms industry are yet to intervene in such a national issue that may have grave consequences on depositors funds and the telecom firm.

But the crisis further deepens on Monday when Etisalat’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Matthew Willsher and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr Wole Obasunloye resigned their appointments.

The Daily Times also gathered that the appointments of Mr Boye Olusanya as the new CEO and Funke Ighodaro as the new CFO were at the instance of a business mogul (names withheld), who is using his financial clout to take over Etisalat.

Olusanya and Ighodaro are said to have a strong link to the renowned businessman.

It was further alleged that the game plan of the duo is to assist their benefactor in acquiring the telecom firms at the end of six-months transitory period as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Communications Commission (NCC).

The development, Daily Times gathered, is being viewed

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Etisalat alleged loan fraud: Why is NASS silent? with mixed feelings in certain quarters as to whether the action is fair or in public interest as the loans in question are depositors funds in the said 13 banks.

Meanwhile, The Daily Times has invoked the FOI Act, 2011 and written a letter to the CBN, demanding full information on what has transpired in Etisalat and the propriety of its action on

depositors funds involved in the loans .

The newspaper is also seeking information on what are the motives behind the new appointments and the alleged takeover

of the telecoms firm by the businessman at the end of the transitory six-month.

Meanwhile, The Daily Times will publish the full investigative report on the matter on Monday.

Nigerian Army conduct medical check-up for the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs’) at Doron Baga community in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State… on Tuesday.

Protect your intellectual property, Onu charges researchers Mamman Director General/ Chief Execu- istry, NOTAP has the capacity and commercialize research findVatsa’ son dies Ben Nwachukwu, Abuja tive Officer National Office for to register research findings for ings after which they will benefit Minister of Science and Tech- Technology Acquisition and researchers who are willing to from proceeds from the products at 49 nology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has Promotion (NOTAP) Dr. Dan – apply for patency at no cost to by producing these goods in NiAlhaji Haruna Mamman Jiya Vatsa, the director general, protocol to Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, is dead.

He was 49.

Haruna Vatsa died yesterday afternoon in Kaduna after a brief illness, said a statement by Jibrin Baba Ndace, chief press Secretary to the governor.

He will be buried by 10 am on Wednesday, 5th July at Waterworks (Safa Farm) , Malali, Kaduna.

Vatsa ,who was the first son of Late Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa is survived by wife, four children and a sister.

called on all researchers in the country to protect their intellectual properties by securing their products through patency urging them to aim higher and put in more efforts in their research findings, as well as ensuring that any research findings that deserve commercialization must receive adequate protection.

The minister made the call on Tuesday while receiving the Report of the committee on Blueprint for commercialization of Research and Development results in Nigeria. The report was presented to the minister by the

Azummi Ibrahim.

He said he constituted the Committee for Commercialization of Research and Developments in Nigeria on January 27 this year with the view to ensuring that our research findings remain important and relevant to the needs of Nigerians and should be market driven for national development Dr. Onu also said that once the research findings are secured, investors would be confident in investing in our products and services in Nigeria.

He assured Nigerians that one of the agencies of the min-

them.

Dr Onu further stated that the commercialization of products is not only limited to the Ministry’s research findings but also will be extended to all research institutions, universities, polytechnics, private and industrial research institutes in Nigeria.

He reiterated that Nigeria cannot continue to import goods into the country but rather should embark on local production in order to provide jobs, create wealth and fight poverty to the barest minimum.

Dr. Onu argued that the time has come for investors to come in

geria using our own technology.

“If commercialization of our local products is achieved, Nigeria would be able to use her intellect and resources to solve our national problems.”

While presenting the Report, Dr Dan Azummi Ibrahim said the Blue Print on Commercialization of Research and Development (R&D) Results in Nigeria was produced to serve as a guide and reference material for researchers and research institutions in the country and to facilitate the commercialization of their R&D results and innovative efforts.

not be able to find any evidence in support of the counts”to warrant the court to ask the defendant to enter his defence.

Kolawole said that he carefully read the evidence of the prosecution witnesses but found that the prosecution evidences were unable to establish any prima facie case against the defendant.

The prosecution,Justice Kolawole further ruled, failed to prove beyond doubt that the defendant committed the alleged heinous crime of hoarding information on terrorim activities

and sponsoring the Boko Haram Islamic sect.

The judge said the prosecution also left gap in its evidence and “failed to call eminent personalities the Director General of the Department of State Security Service and the Vice President to give evidence in respect of the charge against the defendant.”

Especially, as the defendant had stated in his statement that as a member of the Presidential Committee on the resolution of the crisis in North East , he had contact with Boko Haram sect as

a result of his appointment as a result of appointment.

He (Ndume) also stated that he had passed the information in his possession to the then Vice President Namadi Sambo and DG SSS. According to the judge “ doubt must be resolved in favour of the defendant.

The Judge said that the failure of the prosecution to invite those personalities to give evidence was fatal to the case as it hindered the prosecution from discharging the burden of proof.

He also blamed the prosecu-

tion failure to call Aliyu Umar Konduga the then spokesman of Boko Haram who is currently serving jail term as witness, at least as proof that Ndume hoarded information.

He said the evidence of the Information Technology (IT), expert. Mr Peter Olayiwola did not, in any way help the prosecution because the content of the phone of one Boko Haram spokesperson, Aliyu Umar Konduga used to communicate with the defendant only revealed text messages on greetings.

Court discharges, acquits Sen Ndume of terrorism charge Andrew Orolua, Abuja

The federal high court in Abuja on Tuesday discharged and acquitted the former majority leader of the Senate, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (Borno South Senatorial District) of four count terrorism charge filed against him by the federal government in November 2011.

Justice Gabriel Kolawole struck out the four count charge while ruling on an application filed by Ndume on “no case submission”. The judge said: “ I have

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Editorial SON and substandard goods in Nigeria

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ot long ago, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) announced additional measures to combat the influx of fake and substandard goods into the country by introducing a reference code on products.

The agency said beginning this year, every SONCAP certificate issued on products must have reference code to ease traceability of substandard products in the country. Other additional measures include increased market surveillance; to make it harder for products without the code to be imported into the country, even as those caught selling such products would be held accountable until the agency traces the manufacturer.

We definitely welcome these initiatives by SON, especially against the background that some international cartels now see Nigeria as dumping ground for illegal and substandard goods. Before the latest SON initiative, another outfit, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) had been at the forefront of checking the influx of expired and counterfeits drugs into the country.

The success so far achieved by NDLEA, especially in confronting powerful drug barons and their supporters has come at very great and bloody price. Even at that, no one will accuse SON of being soft in the fight against importation of fake and substandard products into the country. For example, the agency in 2016 claimed it had seized and destroyed substandard product worth billions of Naira.

Such revelations underscore the urgent need to check the importation and local manufacturing of such products. A visit to any of our markets would reveal the clandestine and mind boggling volume of trade in counterfeit goods. This trade spans

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There is no denying the fact that SON has made giant strides in the war against fake products. Incidentally, the recent upsurge in substandard products presents a fresh challenge.

According to the agency’s Inspectorate and Compliance Directorate, the importation of substandard goods into the country has risen several folds, especially given that its personnel charged with checking containers bringing products into the country have been withdrawn from all our nation’s seaports.

We therefore call on the Federal Government to reconsider sending the agency’s personnel back to the ports, if the war on fake and substandard products is to be won. The fight needs all hands on deck. The danger of both imported and locally manufactured substandard goods on the citizens and country cannot be overemphasised. It is a fact that cheap, low quality imports are disincentive to manufacturing, just as local manufacturing of fake and substandard products are equally dangerous to peoples lives and the economy.

However, it is not enough waging war against manufacture and importation of substandard goods into the country, without taking cognizance of the fact that poverty and low purchasing power are reasons for patronage of such items. It is therefore imperative that the government addresses the increasing poverty among Nigerians.

Most importantly, the SON should liaise with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and exporting countries to ensure that only high quality goods are brought into Nigeria for interest of the citizens and economy.

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Son of prominent pharmacist in Calabar kidnapped Edem Edem, Calabar

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Members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, during a stakeholder’s political summit for the Treasurers in the 236 wards and 20 Local Governments … recently.

Lekki Gardens MD, others arraigned for manslaughter

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persons allegedly involved in the March 8, 2016 Lekki building collapse which killed five persons were arraigned on Monday before a Lagos High Court, Igbosere.

Immediately after Justice Sybil Nwaka dismissed an application challenging the competence of the charge filed against them, the defendants entered the box to take their plea.

The defendants are: Managing Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, Richard Nyong; Shola Olumofe; the engineer that supervised the collapsed structure, Henry Taiwo Odofin; Omolabake Mortune and Omotilewa Oluwatosin Joseph.

Also arraigned were three limited liability companies: Lekki Gardens Estate Ltd, Get Too Rich

Investment Limited a.k.a. GT Rich Investment Limited and HT Insight Solution Limited, which were represented by Nyong Robert and Odofin Taiwo respectively.

The defendants were brought before Justice Nwaka last May 24, but the charge against them could not be read following an application challenging the court’s jurisdiction.

Similar applications on June 1, 14 and 29, 2017 also stalled their arraignment.

At the resumption of proceedings on Monday, Justice Nwaka dismissed an application by second defendant Shola Olumofe challenging the competence of the charge.

Olumofe, through his counsel G. M. Oguntade (SAN), had argued on June 24 that the charge was defective for not having the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seal.

But upholding the argument of

Lagos state Attorney-General, Adeniji Kazeem, who is the lead prosecution counsel, the judge held that the absence of a seal was an irregularity that could be regularised.

She said processes filed without the NBA stamp are deemed not to be properly served, “but may be deemed valid by a judge.”

The judge then stood down the matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), T. K. ShittaBey, to affix her stamp on the charge.

This cleared the way for the charge to be read to the defendants.

They were accused of one count of failure to obtain a building permit and five counts of involuntary manslaughter.

According to the charge, the alleged offences contravene Section 75(1) of the Urban & Regional Planning Development Law of Lagos State, 2015 and Section 224 of the

Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The defendants pleaded not guilty.

Kazeem then noted that by their arraignment, the defendants’ previous bail had been revoked.

He said: “Following their arraignment, the defendants are now properly before the court. The bail that the defendants previously enjoyed stands revoked. However, we are very aware that except for the second defendants, the others have been cooperating.”

Kazeem urged the court to impose bail conditions on the second defendant that would ensure his appearance for trial.

This was not opposed by the defendants.

In a bench ruling, Justice Nwaka allowed the defendants, except the second defendant, Shola Olumofe, to continue enjoying the bail earlier granted them.

FG sets up immunisation coordination centre to fight poliomyelitis among children Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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efforts to curb the wide spread of polio and other killer diseases among the Nigerian children, the federal government through its National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) on Tuesday in Abuja launched a National Emergency Routine Immunization Coordination center that will help revamp the routine immunization performance in the country.

Recall that the federal government in June 2017 expressed its concern over the number of unimmunized children.

Addressing journalists on the new initiative, the Executive Director, NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shauib, said “government is worried over the low rate of routine immunization in the country despite huge investments and improvement in the supply chain and distribution of vaccines in the last 5 years.

“Several surveys, particularly the 2016 MICS/NICS report, show a national Penta3/DPT3 coverage of 44 percent. There are some states in the country with routine immunization coverage as low as 4percent. These indicators for measuring routine immunization performance have shown a steady decline despite huge investments

and improvement in supply chain and distribution of vaccines in the last five years.

“We cannot continue to leave our children vulnerable to vaccine preventable disease. That is why it became pertinent that a coordinating center is established to function with a sense of emergency.

According to him, the center is saddled with the responsibilities of planning, coordinating and ensuring that the country’s national target of 85% coverage for routine immunization is achieved and unvaccinated kids are reached through innovative strategies within the shortest possible time.

“Specifically, the center is to pro-

vide a national and sub national coordination mechanism to manage the full implementation ofnthe routine immunization programmes, strategies and other recommendations of various expert committees towards achieving routine immunization coverage of at least 85% for all antigens at national, states and local government areas levels.

The center, which will be funded by government with contribution and support from donors and partners, has members of the committee drawn from World Health Organisation, UNICEF, Save the Children, EU-Sign, and civil society organisations.

Mr. Uzodinma Uwangwu, only son of the proprietor of Kamel Pharmacy in Calabar, the Cross River state capital, Mr. Nwabu Uwangwu, has been kidnapped by gunmen.

Our sources hinted that the abductors who got in touch with the family, have made a demanded of N70 million ransom before the victim could be released.

Uzodinma was kidnapped in the company’s premises at Goldie by Mount Zion. The incident occurred on Saturday night and has not been released four days after.

Kamel Pharmacy has four branches in Calabar, and interestingly, few weeks ago, one of its branch was attacked by armed men and valuable goods, including cash, were carted away.

It would be recalled that the state Commissioner of Water Resources, Mr. Gabriel Odu-Orji; MD of HitFM, Mr. Patrick Ugbe and former Federal House of Representatives member, Hon. Peter Igbodo, were all kidnapped in Calabar and undisclosed ransom was paid before they were released.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ms Irene Ugbo, said that Uzodinma was kidnapped and ransom is being demanded by his abductors. Ugbo assured that the police is on top of the matter and will do everything to ensure that Uzodinma returns safely to his family and on time.

Kogi trains 105 maternal child health workers for MNCH week Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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menced training of over 105 health officers for effective implementation of Maternal and Neonatal Child Health (MNCHW) week slated for July 17 to 21, at the community level across the state.

The Kogi state chairman, Maternal and Neonatal Child Health Nutrition Officer and MNCHW Focal Person, Mr. Bolarinwa, disclosed this in Lokoja last week at a two-day training programme for the health workers from the 21 local government areas of the state.

He explained that the health officers include: local immunisation officers, nutrition coordinators, maternal and child health coordinators, malaria elimination officers and state technical facilitators.

Ogundusi said that the training programme was a refresher course for the “training of the trainers”, who would in turn were expected go to their various local governments to train other health workers.

According to him, the week-long free primary health care services will be for pregnant women and children between age 6 and 59 months, aimed at reducing and eradicating maternal and infant mortality and morbidity rate in the state.

He added that the training was also to review their performances in the previous MNCHW, look at the gaps, weaknesses and strength; and try to improve on them and readjust where necessary.

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Navy to focus on riverine areas to rout out kidnappers Joy Anyim

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manding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Sylvanus Abbah, has called on media support to fight emerging insecurity problems especially the buffoonery kidnappers.

The new Flag Officer Commanding said this after taking over the mantle of leadership of the command from his predecessor, Rear Admiral Ferguson Dukas Bobai.

He said the new dimension to insecurity is posed by kidnappers especially the kidnapping of school children hence we must focus on the riverine area to rout them.

He said the job of NN is a constitutional responsibility given to us and we have no option than to carry out our mandate accordingly.

He solicited the support of the press to assist security agencies with relevant information about scrupulous individuals in the society who act as kidnappers saying the service would do the needful to uproot such dangerous elements from their secret places where they are operating.

“Kidnappers are not spirits. They live among us. If you see an unemployed person building mansion, tell security agencies so that he can be investigated.

“Can we say we do not know criminals? The media

should help us so that we can carry out this mandate.

“Those who do illegal bunkering and oil theft market their products in Lagos.

If we block that route, the business will die. But if we don’t, it will continue to thrive.”

Earlier, while giving his farewell remarks, the out gone, FOC, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Ferguson Dukas Bobai called on naval personnel to discharge their constitutional responsibility and respect human right especially those in their custody.

Admiral Bobai who has been redeployed to the Naval Headquarters in Abuja as the Chief of Training and Operations, was honoured

with a farewell parade held at the NNS Beecroft parade ground.

While handing over to the new FOC, Rear Admiral Bobai reiterated that “We have worked as a team and made modest achievements. However, there is still room for improvement.

“The level of threat in NWC is less than Central Naval Command. This is while the navy has repositioned its ships to reflect the new order.

“We are making progress in fleet renewal that would help you have more ships at sea. Every personnel must redouble efforts to fill the gaps at all times to meet existing challenges.

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun acknowledging cheers at the 2017 International Day of Cooperatives in Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Tuesday.

Boko Haram Attack: Over N50m spent to renovate Nyanya Motor Park –Consultant

Idu Jude, Abuja

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sure of Nyanya temporary motor park situated at the outskirt of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, consultant to the management of the damaged park where many souls were lost, has told Daily Times that it has spent over N50 million to put the park in a proper shape for normal operation to commence.

The consultant, Alhaji Isiaka Nagode, said this during the official reopening of the park on Tuesday in Abuja.

Iagode, who is also the chief executive officer of Isiaka Nagode Enterprises,

stressed that in order to bring the destroyed park to proper operation, the company reached an agreement with the Federal Capital Territory Administration for the renovation project which gulped N50million.

The money, according to him, was expended on the purchase of CCTV cameras, fencing of the park as well as employment of security personnel.

Commenting further on the project, he said it was consummated under a public private partnership agreement.

He said that the sharing formulae stand at 70/30 per cent. The FCT administra-

tion, he revealed, will get 70 percent while his company gets 30percent irrespective of operational costs.

In determining the revenue generation base, Iagode noted that ticket sales would form the block generation of revenue while other businesses such as bukertaria and other articles within the park also can add to the source of revenue generation.

While speaking earlier, the Acting Secretary of Transportation Secretariat, Alhaji Abdulramid Sulaimain Abdulraman, stated that since the closure of the terminal, commuters from the axis have been subjected to un-

told hardship as a result of absence of a clearly defined terminal.

He stressed that not only that the commuters board vehicles along the road thereby exposing them to further threat to their lives, the vicinity around the bombed terminal where commuters converge to board vehicles was always congested thereby causing heavy vehicular gridlocks.

“The closure of the terminal also impacted negatively on the Terminal Operator Manager, M/S Baba Nagode, who was out of operation all these while and equally spent substantial amount in rebuilding this site.

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Lagos Assembly orders removal of Oriade council boss, Aileru Alade Tasma

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Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday directed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to effect the immediate removal from office, of the Sole Administrator of Oriade Local Council Development Authority (LCDA), Habib Aileru, for alleged misappropriation of council funds, disobedience of local council laws and flagrant disregard of the governor’s directives.

This became the resolution of the House at Tuesday plenary after listening to the complaints of the chairman, committee on public accounts (local), Hon. Bisi Yusuf over series of misdemeneur of Aileru since he became the SA of the LCDA as discovered in the state Auditor- General report which the committee is currently working on.

According to Yusuf, there was a clear directive as contained in the law that authorises the SA’s admnistration when they were sworn-in that they must not embark on new projects but rather settle outstanding debts of the council to make take-of for the incoming elected council admnistration seamless.

But Aileru who was indicted by the Auditor-General report went ahead to embark on new projects and instead of settling outstanding debt has indeed within three months increased the debt for the LCDA from N285m to 406m.

“Against the directive of the governor that collection

of revenue by local council should not be contracted out, Aileru single handedly appointed a contractor to collect revenue for Oriade LCDA, without the involvement or knowledge of the management of the council, even when he was cautioned , he said as SA he can do and undo.

“The council manager wrote to him severally to disengage the contractor but the SA refused and the contractor is still collecting revenue and nobody knows where the revenue is paid into. A total of about N17.8m IGR of the council has been diverted to only where Aileru knows”, Yusuf said.

Yusuf informed the House that the committee has recommended that Aileru be suspended immediately so that he does not incur more debt for the council and that he should be investigated and prosecuted if found guilty, and also for disregarding council laws.

Lawmakers who contributed to the debate condemned the attitude of the SA and called for his immediate suspension.

Hon. Rotimi Olowo who chairs the appropriation committee of the House called for Aileru’s arrest saying he has changed the structure of the appropriation law.

Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuoso who expressed surprise at the actions of the SA said the height of irresponsible misappropriation of funds and flagrant disregard of the directives of the state perpetrated by the SA has never been seen.

Four men docked for robbing company of $500,000 Titilope Joseph

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned four middle-aged men, Adeyemi Oluwaseun, Suleiman Yusuf Obhakume, Yusuf Imran Adekunle and Hakuna Issah, before a Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, for stealing the sum of $500,000 (about N183million) belonging to First Marina Trust Limited.

The defendants who were arraigned on 2 count charge bordering on conspiracy to steal before Justice Josephine Oyefeso , however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.

EFCC prosecutor, Zainab Ettu, informed the court that the defendants committed

the offence on 16th September, 2016.

She further said that, the offence is contrary to section 409 and 285(1) of the criminal law of Lagos State, 2011.

Counsel to the 3rd and 4th defendants, Mr. Abass E. asked the court that the defendants should be remanded in Ikoyi prison.

He further asked the court for short adjournment to argue the bail application.

Counsel to 1st defendant, Mr. O. Awonuga, also applied for short adjournment to file a written address to argue the bail application.

Justice Josephine Oyefeso, however ordered that the defendants be remanded in Ikoyi prison pending the hearing of the bail application.

The matter was thereafter adjourned till July11, 2017 for

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World Bank to partner African varsities for employment opportunities Stories by Augustine Okezie Abuja

The World Bank on Tuesday in Abuja pledged continued partnership with African varsities in promoting research activities that will in turn encourage the creation of massive employment opportunities for the youths, develop their skills in Science and Technology, ensure inter linkages between varsities and industries and promote better use of techniques by graduates The Bank’s visiting Education Director, Dr. Jamie S Chamduvi, who stated this during a meeting with 10 centre leaders of the African Centers of Excellence, urged the youths to make expeditious use of the huge opportunities being created through research to better the lot of the continent and create several employment opportunities for the upcoming generation

He said: ’’You have fantastic opportunities and extremely quality education, to create for more opportunities for Africans to have access to improved living standards’’ Earlier in his welcome presentation, the Director, Centre for ACE in National Universities Commission (NUC), Dr. Joshua Attah, said the various centres have been living up to their mandates in the area of research and coming up with findings that have contributed in transforming Nigeria’ economy and the quality of health. He further maintained that the centres will partner with the bank to promote higher education in Nigeria He said ‘’scaling up the ACE activities through adequate funding support is highly required especially to meet the demand of about 153 Nigerian varsities that have signed up through NgREN, is highly imperative’’.

NUC registers Moshood Abiola varsity The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued a fresh licence, registering newly established Ogun State owned Moshood Abiola University of Science and Technology, Abeokuta, thus bringing to three the number of universities owned by the state, others being Tai Solarin University of Education and Olabisi Onabanjo University.

The new university is expected to replace the former Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), which has now been reverted to Ogun State Polytechnic The Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Abdulrasheed, while handing over the licence to the state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, said the commission has no doubt on the state’s ability to build a strong and virile university worthy of competing with others the world over.

He said that except Ondo and Ogun states which have three varsities, several other states

including Imo and Edo states have at least two universities with the exception of Zamfara which is yet to establish a state owned university.

While accepting the letter of approval, Governor Amosun promised the commitment of the state government to the full realisation of the university in the next five years.

He said: ‘’Let me say this university is a product of evolution, springing up from the upgrade of Moshood Abiola polytechnic. With God on our side, it will be a sort of benchmark on how universities should be. We shall leave no stone unturned in our desire as a government for building human capacity and quality personnel’’.

The recognition of Moshood Abiola University

by NUC brings the number of public universities in Nigeria to 85, state owned to 45, and total number of universities (both state owned, public and private) to153.

From left: Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe who represented of the Oba of Benin; former Governor of Cross River, Donald Duke; a former IGP, Solomon Arase; his wife; representative of the acting President, Obafemi Ojodu, and another former IGP, Tafa Balogun, at the presentation of Solomon Arase’s book titled: “Law on Prevention and Detention of Crimes by the Police in Nigeria”, in Abuja ...on Tuesday

Dons call for revitilisation of African languages Esther Taiwo The importance of African languages in higher education was once again stressed at the Lagos State University distinguished lecture series where two Professors from Boston and Austin in the United State of America were guest lecturers who delivered lectures on the topic.

In his own lecture titled “African Languages in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities” Director, African Language Programme, Department of Anthropology, African Studies Center, Boston University, Prof. Fallou Ngom, said result of neglect of African languages leads to misunderstanding of Africans, their beliefs and cultures.

He cautioned that other languages are being promoted at the expense of African languages while stereotypes on Africans and their languages and incapable of conveying modern concepts continue even among Africans.

“Communication gaps between leaders and the population to address local health and development challenges persist.

African languages are not handicaps to development and social stability; professionalising the field of African languages in training foreigners, students, researchers, diplomats, business people in localising technologies

will generate jobs”, he said.

The don noted that African languages are gold mines not useless dialects as people have been made to believe for centuries.

In his own treaty, Prof. Toyin Falola from Austin spoke on “Third World Universities: Challenges of Knowledge Production, Utilisation and Administration in the 21st Century”.

According to him, Africans are part of global economy and this should be calibrated into global market adding that students should join in promoting their universities because they are part of the e-knowledge economy.

He also urged African universities to think globally, create a diaspora of network of knowledge and promote the idea of joint conferences, seminars and joint research in order to globalise themselves.

“We have to go beyond the fact that universities were born in the colonial era, we have to rethink ways of funding universities to start thinking of self-empowerment and link education to entrepreneurship and youth empowerment”, he said.

Prof. Falola also urged universities to involve students in building courses that will empower their lives, involve them in the kinds of knowledge and skills they want to be taught adding that the brains of young

people can process so many things.

He also advised universities to benefit from knowledge created in other countries and also come up with their own areas of talents and take seriously their own epistemology.

Other suggestions he offered include coming up with reward system by giving incentive to productive people, citing the case of America where two Professors cannot earn the same salary as universities in USA pay those who invest time and energy in researches than others.

“We have to recommend incentives based on rewards, universities must benefit from members in the diaspora. If we can survive the slave trade and colonialism, it means we can survive all challenges”, he said.

Former Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Peter Okebukola, at the occasion, said people outside the country speak ill of Nigerian education system but Nigerian Professors are highly celebrated outside the country.

He said the age of a university is proportionate to its performance in terms of ranking for instance he said Harvard University was created in 18th century and the budget for Harvard alone is like budgeting for the whole universities in Nigeria for the next 30 years.

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THE PRESIDENCY BORDER COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (BCDA) PLOT 2449 LIMPOPO STREET, MAITAMA- ABUJA INVITATION TO TENDER 1.0 PREAMBLE In compliance with the requirement of the Public procurement Act 2007 and extant regulations of Government of procurement on goods, works and services by Federal Government Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs), BCDA wishes to invite Tenders from suitable and qualified companies with proven experience to undertake the underlisted 2017 Capital Projects.

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Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Border Market with both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Jalingo Ward, Construction of Rice Processing Mill with Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of a Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of Border Market with both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Inyang-Etoh, Construction of Concrete Pavement and Drainage Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Garri Processing Plant with Solar Powered Borehole with Overhead Steel Tank Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of Perimeter Fencing in Owuter Central Primary School.

Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Ezza North, Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of a Lateritic Road with Drainage Facilities Construction of Market for Camels, Cattle and Donkeys with Solar Street Light Construction of Border Market with Both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of Veterinary Hospital Furnishing of Maternity Wards and Provision of Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Furnishing of Maternity Wards and Provision of Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Furnishing of Maternity Wards and Provision of Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Furnishing of Maternity Wards and Provision of Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of a Model Veterinary Clinic in Cattle Market Construction of 2 number of One Bedroom Semi-detached and 1 number of Two Bedroom Bungalow Medical Staff Quarters for Primary Health Centre Construction of Garri Processing Plant with Solar Powered Borehole with Overhead Steel Tank Construction of Border Market with both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of a Lecture Hall with 100 Seating Capacity at School of Health Technology Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Overhead Steel Tank.

Construction of a Primary Health Centre Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of Border Market with both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of a Block of Six Classroom Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of Primary Health Centre with Solar Powered Borehole and Elevated Tank Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of Block of 6 Classrooms Primary School with Solar Powered Borehole Construction of Border Market with both Open/Lockup Shops, Solar Powered Borehole with Elevated Steel Tank Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of Skills Acquisition Centre Construction of a Bridge

Kwambla, Hong LGA, Adamawa State Garta Town, Michika LGA, Adamawa State Gulak Madagali LGA Adamawa State Gurin, Fufore LGA, Adamawa State GarahaTown, Hong LGA, Adamawa State Mboinyi, Hong LGA, Adamawa State Ikot - Ebok, Eket LGA, Akwa-Ibom State Upenkang, Ibeno, LGA, Akwa-Ibom State Nembe (Ilulu), Bayelsa State Okpoma, Brass LGA, Bayelsa State Mfum, Etung LGA, Cross River State Atabong Bakassi LGA, Cross River State Otokutu,Ughelli South LGA, Delta State Owuter Afikpo South,Ebonyi State Ebonyi Central, Ebonyi State Dasa, Yamaltu- Deba, Gombe State Jobi to Maigatari, Jigawa State Maigatari LGA, Jigawa State Maigatari, Maigatari LGA, Jigawa State Maigatari, Maigatari LGA, Jigawa State Ringim, Jigawa State Gumel, Jigawa State Babura, Jigawa State Kazaure, Jigawa State Baure, LGA, Katsina State Ingawa, Katsina State Musawa LGA,Katsina State Zango LGA, Katsina State Mai Adua, Katsina State

LOT 53 LOT 54

Provision of Solar Powered Boreholes Provision of Access Roads

LOT 55 LOT 56

Provision of Solar Street Lights Renovation of Desk and Supplies to Junior Schools and Strategic Empowerment for Youth and Women

LOT 57 LOT 58

Construction of Primary Schools, Strategic Empowerment and Equipping of Hospitals Provision of Solar Street Lights

LOT 59

Design, Supply and Installation of Solar Street Lights

LOT 60

Flood and Erosion Control

LOT 61

Construction/Provision of Recreational Facility For Uyo

LOT 62

Provision of Solar Powered Street Lights

LOT 63

Provision of Rural Borehole Water Facilities

LOT 64 LOT 65 LOT 66

Reconstruction of Ngurore Central Market Construction of Solar Boreholes and Street Lights in 26 Wards Construction of Three (3) Motorized Boreholes, Twenty (20) Boreholes, Solar Street Light

LOT 67 LOT 68 LOT 69

Rehabilitation of OKweji Memorial School Provision of Solar Powered Street Light (All-In-One with Lithium Ion Battery) Construction of a Block of Three Classrooms with Office and VIP Toilet

LOT 70

Construction of a Block of Three Classrooms with Office and VIP Toilet

LOT 71

Construction of a Block of Three Classrooms with Office and VIP Toilet

Eguare Primary School Ugun And Idumowo Primary School, Igueben LGA, Edo State

LOT 72 LOT 72

Completion of Federal Medical Centre (Doctors Quarters and Furnishing) Provision of Solar Street Lights

LOT 74

Construction of Ten (10) Nos. Motorized Boreholes with Three (3) Point Reticulation

LOT 75 LOT 76 LOT 77

Construction and Furnishing of Community Hall/Viewing Centres with Solar Power Construction of Modern Market with Stalls and Lock-Up Shops Construction of Solar Street Light

Illeh Ekpoma, Esan West LGA, Edo State.

Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State.

Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency, Cross River State.

Toto LGA, Nasarawa State Kaduna North LGA, Kaduna State.

Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, Adamawa

Kenu, Baruten LGA, Kwara State Kenu, Baruten LGA, Kwara State Seme Town, Badagry LGA, Lagos State Ijofin, Ipokia LGA, Ogun State Akoko North East LGA, Ondo State Araromi, Oyo East LGA, Oyo State Olori Town, Oyo East, Oyo State Pankshin , Plateau State Minima, Opobo/Nkoro LGA, Rivers State Kadadin Buda, Gada LGA, Sokoto State Nasarawa Katongu, Illela LGA, Sokoto State Bissaula, Kurmi LGA, Taraba State Jakusko, Badde LGA, Yobe State Machina, Machina LGA, Yobe State Madagali Adamawa State Benue South Senatorial District, Benue State Banki, Borno State Eruku, Kwara State Gumel, Jigawa State Jibiya, Katsina State Dole Kaina, Kebbi State Ijofin, Ipokia LGA, Ogun State.

Ife-Oluwa Street, Ugbe-Akoko/Akoko North East LGA Ondo State Lamurde, Numan, Demsa LGAs Adamawa State Kpashimua Ward of Lamurde LGA Adamawa State Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency Ekiti State Adamawa North Senatorial District Adamawa State.

Bauchi South Senatorial District, Bauchi State Ningi, Warji, Ganjuwa, Darazo, Misau, Danbam, Bauchi State Orhuwhorun Road, Aghalokpe Town, Okpe LGA, Ibadan-Amukpe, Sapele LGA, Ejekimoni, Sapele LGA, Amukpe Community Town Hall Road, Sapele LGA and Urede, Ehere, Erovie Quarters to Egbo Quarter, Uwherun, Ughelli North LGA in Delta Central Senatorial District, Delta State.

Ibiono-Ibom-LGA of Akwa-Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Akwa-Ibom State.

Akwa-Ibom North East Senatorial District, Uyo-LGA, Akwa-Ibom State.

In Akwa Ibom North – East Senatorial District, Akwa -Ibom State.

In Across Akwa- Ibom Senatorial District, Akwa-Ibom State.

Sardauna LGA, Taraba State.

Michika and Madagali, Adamawa State Birnin-Magaji, Birnin Magaji, Kasuwar Daji Zamfara State.

Ozu-Abam in Arochukwu/Ohafia Abia State.

Akoko South East/West Ondo State Ebholulu Primary School, EbholuluUwessan And Ekhoyiobhebhe Primary, Irrua Esan Central LGA, Edo State

Ukhun Primary School Esan West LGA And Ikekogbe Primary School, Eguare LGA, Ekpoma, Edo State.

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LOT NUMBERS

PROJECT WORKS

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GOODS LOT 78 Procurement of Agricultural Farm Inputs LOT 79 Provision and Supply Hospital Furniture with One Number Ambulance for Primary Health Care Centre LOT 80 Equipment of Skills Acquisition Centre LOT 81 Furnishing of Veterinary Clinic LOT 82 Provision of 1.2 KVA Generators and Sewing Machines LOT 83 Supplies of Grinding Machines and Water Pumps LOT 84 Supply of Agricultural Tractors and Accessories LOT 85 Supply of 150 Nos. Water Pumping/Irrigation Machines for Youths Empowerment Programme LOT 86 Supply of Grinding Machines for Women and Youths Entrepreneurship Programme LOT 87 Provision of Drugs to Rural Health Centre LOT 88 Provision of School Reading Desks LOT 89 Provision of Furniture and Equipment For Comprehensive Skills Acquisition and Recreational Centre

Imo west Senatorial Zone, Imo State Timbichar, Mubi North LGA, Adamawa State.

Baure ,Katsina State Baure, Katsina State Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency, Rivers State Borno Central Senatorial District, Borno State.

Taraba Central Senatorial District Taraba State 11 LGAs of Katsina Central Senatorial District, Katsina State.

Katsina Central Senatorial District, Katsina State.

In Akwa-Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Akwa-Ibom State.

In Akwa-Ibom North – East Senatorial District,Akwa-Ibom State.

Uyo LGA , Akwa-Ibom North East Senatorial District, Akwa-Ibom State.

Udung Okung, Ukpata and Afaha Eduok Communities in Oron LGA, Akwa-Ibom State Potiskum and Gaidam areas of Yobe State.

Ukwa East & West Fed. Constituency, Abia State Yola North/South/Girei/ Fed. Constituency, Adamawa State.

Fufore/Song Fed. Constituency, Adamawa State.

Nasarawa/Toto Fed. Constituency, Nasarawa State.

Umunneochi Fed. Constituency, Abia State.

Nasarawa Fed. Constituency, Kano State.

Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Fed. Constituency, Plateau State Egbeda and Ona-Ara LGAs, Oyo State.

Dambatta/Makoda Fed. Constituency, Kano State.

Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Katsina State.

LOT 90

Provision of Shelter, Food, Clothing, Medicine etc. for Internally Displaced Persons

LOT 91 LOT 92 LOT 93 LOT 94 LOT 95 LOT 96 LOT 97 LOT 98 LOT 99 LOT 100 LOT 101

Supply of Habgito HN-T1000c 13.0 Tillers To Internally Displaced People Supply 40 Pcs of Ivory Suzuki Mini Bus Supply of Grinding Machines Supply of Motorcycles Supply of Grinding Machines, Sewing Machines, Generators, Rice Milling Machines Provision and Supply of Grinding Machines, Freezers and Generators Isuikwuato/ Provision of Motorcycles Supply of Motorcycles Supply of Furniture /Printing of Learning Aid Materials For Selected Schools Supply of Motorcycle (CG125) & Tricycle (Bajaj RE) Supply of Tricycles

LOT 102

Supply of Empowerment Materials (Agric Equipment)

Ido/Ibarapa, Oyo State.

LOT 103 LOT 104 LOT 105 LOT 106 LOT 107

Supply of Tricycles (Keke Napep) Provision of Motorcycles, Sewing Machines, Grinding Machines for Youths and Women Empowerment Provision of Motorcycles, Sewing Machines, Grinding Machines for Youths and Women Empowerment Provision of Motorcycles, Sewing Machines, Grinding Machines for Youths and Women Empowerment Supply of Motorcycles

LOT 108 LOT 109

Supply of Bulls and Ploughing Implement Provision of Grinding Machines and Hair Drier with Accessories

Ajaokuta, Kogi State.

Borno –BMA, Borno State.

Niger – UMB, Niger State.

Sokoto –KAC, Sokoto State.

Shiroro/Rafi/Munya Federal Constituency, Niger State.

Bade/Jakusko Federal Constituency, Yobe State.

Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, Kogi State.

SERVICES LOT 110 LOT 111 LOT 112 LOT 113 LOT 114 LOT 115 LOT 116 LOT 117 LOT 118 LOT 119 LOT 120

Training and Empowerment of Fish Farmers Skills Acquisition and Empowerment for Youths Skills Acquisition and Empowerment for Youths Women Skills Empowerment Programme Training and Skills Acquisition for Unemployed Youths Strategic Empowerment, Training and Supplies Strategic Training For Youths Empowerment of Youths Farmers Support Programme Skills Acquisition Materials for Youths and Women Empowerment Initiative Skills Acquisition and Training for Community Development

LOT 121

Strategic Empowerment Programme for Youths and Women Machina,

LOT 122 LOT 123

Strategic Empowerment Programme for Youths and Women Strategic Empowerment Programme for Youths and Women

LOT 124 LOT 125 LOT 126 LOT 127 LOT 128 LOT 129 LOT 130

Empowerment Training Programme Strategic Empowerment for Youths and Women Strategic Empowerment for Youths and Women Training and Empowerment of Unemployed Youths Training and Employment for Women and Youths for Agriculture Training of Women and Youths Youths & Women Empowerment Training

Apapa LGA, Lagos State Imo East, Imo State Awka North Amanuke, Anambra State Egbado South/Ikpokia, Ogun State Ojo Federal Constituency, Lagos State Yobe North Senatorial District, Yobe State Yobe South Senatorial District, Yobe State Adavi-Okehi LGA, Kogi State Birnin-Magaji LGA, Zamfara State.

Tangaza LGA, Sokoto State Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency, Cross River State.

Nguru, Karasuwa, Yusufari Federal Constituency, Yobe State.

Buruku Federal Constituency, Benue State.

Atakumosa East/Atakumosa West/Ilesha East Federal Constituency, Osun State.

Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State.

Birnin Kudu/Buji, Federal Constituency, Jigawa State.

Degema/Bonny Fed. Constituency, Rivers State.

Surulere II Federal Constituency Lagos State Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency, Cross River State.

Onitsha North/South Federal Constituency, Anambra State.

Warri Fed. Constituency, Delta State.

3.0

QUALIFICATION/TENDER DOCUMENTS

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii.

Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Company’s Current Tax Clearance certificate – For year 2014, 2015 & 2016 3 year Audited Account – for year 2014, 2015 & 2016 Evidence of Compliance with Pension (Pencom) Reform Act 2004 (To be verified) Evidence of Compliance with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amendment Act 2011 (To be verified) Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring January 2018 (To be verified) Evidence of Compliance with National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) A sworn statement (Affidavit) that the company is not in receivership A sworn affidavit that the company is not a replacement for a hitherto tax defaulting company.

Company profile reflecting executive capacity, plants and equipment owned and personnel (For works only) Submit evidence of membership of the relevant professional association or organization (For works only) Provide any other relevant information that may enhance the chances of your company.

4.0

COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS

Complete tender documents should be collected from the Procurement Unit at the Agency’s headquarters at the address below for a non-refundable fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (20, 000.00) only paid into the Treasury Single Account (TSA) of the Agency. Evidence of payment of Tender Fee must be presented at the point of collection of Tender Documents.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS The prospective bidders shall enclose the original and two copies of Technical and Financial bids in Two (2) separate envelopes clearly marked “Technical and Financial” and enclose the Two (2) separate envelopes in one sealed large outer envelope which shall bear the Lot number, description, the name and address of the company, addressed to: THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, BORDER COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AGENCY PLOT 2449, LIMPOPO STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, FCT. The documents shall be dropped in the Bid Box at the reception of the Agency’s Headquarters not later than 6 weeks from the date of this publication.

6.0

CLOSING DATE Submission of Tender closes at 12 noon, 16th August, 2017.

7.0 OPENING All bids will be opened immediately at the close of submission on the same date, 16th August, 2017 in BCDA Conference Room. Representatives of the bidding companies and general public are invited to witness the bid opening.

NOTE: (i) The eventual winner will be required to submit Performance Guarantee in the sum of 10% of the Contract sum. (ii) The Agency’s Tenders Board is not under any obligation to accept the lowest bid.

DISCLAIMER: (a) (b) (c) (d)

Late submission of bids will be rejected False claims and failure to comply with the instruction above or to provide any of the listed documents may automatically lead to disqualification.

Nothing in this advertisement shall be construed to commitment on the part of the Agency for acceptance of the tender.

Any company not formally suitable or qualified is not entitled to make any claims whatsoever in respect of any expenses incurred in preparing a tender response.

Signed: Head Procurement BCDA

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FG white paper clears Yabatech Rector of alleged fraud

Participants of IEDP-BANKSETA (South Africa) learn tye and die at the Nike Art Gallery, during their visit to Nigeria for the IEDPBANKSETA training programme hosted by Lagos Business School...recently

Lagos ‘Ready Set work’ initiative overshoots participants’ target by 150% Stories by Esther Taiwo Over 5,000 final year students registered for this year’s Lagos ‘Ready Set work’ (RSW) initiative training which kicked off at the weekend across the three designated locations in the state.

But only 2,000 of them (representing 40 per cent) eventually scaled through the rigorous selection process for the 13-week intensive training which is going on simultaneously at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka; Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo and the Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH, Ikorodu, according to target.

The participating students, in addition to those from the three schools already named, are from the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, AOCOED, Ijanikin; Lagos State School of Health Technology, LASCOHET, Yaba and Michael Otedola

College of Primary Education, MOCPED, Epe. RSW is an entrepreneurship and employability initiative of the Lagos State government designed for final year students in tertiary institutions in the state to sharpen their knowledge, skills and attitudes for future challenges ahead of graduation.

The Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, disclosed the figure at the sideline shortly after he addressed the participants at LASU’s centre to declare the training open.

He noted that even registration for the 10,000 other students who are in their penultimate year and billed to close in July 25 for training to commence immediately online was almost fully subscribed.

Bank-Olemoh therefore promised that the number of participants for both sides-final year and those who will graduate two years’ time -would be jerked

up from next year to accommodate more participants.

He restated that the programme, which entered second season this year, was free of charge and opened for any final year student in the six mentioned schools who is willing and ready to make career success through hard work in life irrespective of their courses of study.

He noted that the students from Yaba College of Technology and other tertiary schools in the state would join the train in future editions.

He asked participants to give the training all the deserved attention, saying only those who meet up with minimum of 85 per cent attendance would be graduated and about 750 who are outstanding among them would be placed on internship programmes with partnering companies spanning across the sectors of the economy or win funds to start-up businesses.

WAEC partners EWAN to give education deserved priority For the country to move forward and occupy its place in the comity of nations, education must be given its deserved priority as no nation can develop beyond the level of its education.

This assertion was made by the Head of National Office of the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), Mr. Olu Olanipekun, at the luncheon organised by the Council to honour members of the Education Writers Association of Nigeria (EWAN) at Excellence Hotel, Ogba, Ikeja recently.

According to the HNO, WAEC Nigeria has decided that within the next few months, it shall

step out to take the lead in the share of knowledge, adding that assessment is a product of teaching and learning and as a Body concerned with assessment based on curriculum, there is the need to equip staff with Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

“In sharing knowledge with teachers in the classroom and other stakeholders in the education sector and drawing the attention of all concerned to the place of ICT, all staff of WAEC will be exposed to the pre-requisite of ICT. We will equip ourselves with ICT training relevant within the education sector so as to show the way to others”, he said.

Four years after the image of the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Margaret Ladipo, was dragged in the mud over an alleged “Monumental Fraud” by the former Bursar, Olu Ibirogba, detailing criminal allegations against the Rector and the former Chairman Governing Council of the Institution, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, the Federal Government has declared the allegations baseless and mere fabrications.

In a press release issued by the Deputy Registrar of the College, Dr. Charles Oni, the former bursar at the outset of his petitions, wrote under the name, Honourable A.T Akins, until police investigations revealed he was the brain behind the allegations with his key petitions focusing on embezzlement, illegal collection of commission and several cooked up stories that maligned the image of the Rector and the Institution.

The statement noted that each petition was addressed to the Presidency, National Assembly, Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, Office of the Inspector General of Police and Minister of Education among others.

“After a painstaking investigation, the Professor Femi Awopetu Committee has in the White Paper ordered the former Bursar, Olu Ibirogba to refund unauthorised commissions collected by him”, it stated.

The Committee, according to the release, has specifically on several points emphasised that Ibirogba be sanctioned for giving false information against a public officer, adding that the recommendation was congruous with that of the Inspector General of Police that Ibirogba be charged to court for giving false information to the police.

WBF renovates school to mark 10th anniversary As part of its community development efforts, Wilson Badejo Foundation, founded 10 years ago by the former General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev. (Dr.) Wilson Badejo, has engaged in the construction of classrooms block, regrassing of a Football field, construction of modern toilet facilities and the sinking of a borehole for the use of pupils and teachers of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Abatan village, Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.

According to the cleric who spoke to journalists recently at a press conference organised to mark the 10th anniversary of the Foundation, the school draws pupils from the 12 adjoining communities in the area and so far over N6.2 million has been spent by WBF on various aspects of the project while an additional N2.9 million is needed to complete work on the Classrooms block.

“The new Classrooms block is nearing completion. The structure work has been completed with only the flooring, plastering and painting yet to be done. It is hoped that in the next few weeks the work will be fully completed and commissioned as part of the Founder’s 70th birthday anniversary celebration”, he said.

He said WBF usually goes on an annual outing tagged the Annual Lecture to round off activities marking the Visioner/Founder/ Chairman’s birthday anniversary for the year and uses the forum for fund mobilisation for its intervention programmes with a theme relevant to issues regarding the less privileged, unemployed and the poor in our society.

“So far, the Foundation has staged nine of such lectures delivered by an array of motivational speakers in different endeavours including the academia, religious, economic, business and politics. Such Speakers, over the years include former Central Bank Deputy Governor, Rev. Tunde Lemo, former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, the Late Professor (Ambassador) Ade Adefuye”, he said.

Badejo said this year’s lecture is slated for July 6th at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Kofo Abayomi, Lagos, featuring the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Research, University of Lagos, Professor Ogundipe, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) and his wife as lead Speakers with the theme ”Building a Nation Devoid of Poverty and Corruption”.

“In the last decade of its existence, for instance, WBF, under its Education/Scholarship Programme (EASP) has supported no fewer than 235 indigent students in public higher institutions across the country reading a variety of courses irrespective of the religion of such beneficiaries to pay their tuition fees, each award is worth N30, 000.00. This figure excludes several others who were assisted with funds to enable them register for either the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level, the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) Examinations conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) as well as the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB)”, he said.

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TRUSTEES: 1. High Chief Paul Okonkwo. President 2. High Chief Titus Anagbogu. - Secretary 3. High Chief, Ozonma (Barr) Chidi Nobis-Elendu. - Legal Adviser 4. High Chief Dr (Mrs) Ego Uzoezie. -Financial Secretary 5. High Chief. Joseph Nwakpadolu 6. High Chief Anthony Okoli 7. High Chief , Prof. Paul IheanachoOrajaka.

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TRUSTEES: 1. PHILIP ABIGAIL 2. MODUPE PHILIP 3. OLAREWAJU AROGUNDADE 4. PETER SUNDAY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: THE EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE GIRL CHILD ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: OLUSOLA BUKOLA. 08034923860.

MARANATHA PEOPLE’S CHRISTIAN CENTRE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. 2. DISCIPLINING CHRISTIANS. 3. ENCOURAGING THE TRUE MESSAGE OF CHRISTIANITY. 4. SUPPORTING GENUINE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: YUSUF. RIMAMTSO. ESQ.

HIS GRACE GOSPEL AND PRAYER MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AGBOGIDI AKPOBOME KESTER -- CHAIRMAN 2. ERHAIKHU EMMANUEL -- SECRETARY 3. OJO RITA OLIVIA -- MEMBER 4. IBHADON RIOBORUE BESS -- MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON SELF--AWARENESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MORALS AND VALUES AS WELL AS THE SUBJECT OF CORRUPTION. 2. TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON BASIC ISSUES THAT CAN ACCELERATE OR HINDER THEIR SUCCESS IN LIFE. 3. TO GIVE A HELPING HAND AND PROVIDE BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMANITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. OLABODE ABIMBOLA AGAGU CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. JOY BRIGID NWAIWU 3. ENGR. JOHN JOSHUA BIPIALAKA 4. MR. KAODI NDUAKA 5. BARR. ENI AKPODIETE SECRETARY 6. BARR. ALOZIE ECHEONWU 7. MR. JOHN OKPOSIO MARSHALL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EQUIP THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY 2. TO TEACH THE NEW TESTAMENT UNADULTERATED ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198,MAITAMA,ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED FRANCIS ALLAGOA ESQ 08037598000

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.SAGAYA ABDULQUADRI ATANDA 2.ABDULLAHI SAADULLAHI HAMAD 3.ABDULLAHI KHALILULLAHI AHMAD 4.MUHAMMAD OPOBIYI RAHMAH 5.AHMAD BUSERI AHMAD RUFAI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PROPAGATE THE TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES OF ISLAM. 2.TO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE ZAKAAT TO THE ENTITLED AND NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. 3.TO ESTABLISH ORPHANAGES AND DESTITUTE HOMES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

SEAFARER TRUST FUND

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters Act 1 of 1990

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied for registration to Corporate Affairs Commission under part C of the companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.MRS FOLUSHO SALI 2.MR OLUWASEGUN FOLAYAN - CHAIRMAN 3.MRS ADEBISI FOLAYAN

Names of Trustees 1. Osoko Oluwafemi Joseph 2. Osoko Anthonia Omowumi 3. Jeje Abiola Oluwafeyifunmi 4. Aderonke Abiola Osadolor 5. Prof Oladipo Olabomehin 6. Akeredolu Oluwapelumi Kolawole 7. Akinyele Olayinka Sunday

TRUSTEES: 1. Mr. Omovbude Marvin Omoyobe - Chairman 2. Mr. Faboro Raphael Oluwafemi - Secretary 3. Mr. Ikheloa Lazarus Ehiszojay - Member

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO ASSEMBLE PEOPLE WHO PATIENTLY AND RIGHTEOUSLY AWAIT THE COMING OF THE LORD AND SUPPORT THEM AS THEY ACHIEVE THEIR PURPOSE ON EARTH. 2.TO CONSTANTLY PROCLAIM GOD’S LOVE THAT THE REAL ESSENCE OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST MAY NOT BE IN VAIN. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

Aims and objectives 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affair Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AguiyiIronsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Trustees

ADLINE UJU MGBEMENA

TURNER MARIA OLASUNMBO

ETATUVIE MORRIS OJEVWE

MRS AGBALAYA RAFIAT ADEBIMPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADLINE UJU IKECHUKWU, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADLINE UJU MGBEMENA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I Formerly Known And Addressed As ADESANYA MARIA OLASUNMBO, Now Wish To Be Known And Addressed As TURNER MARIA OLASUNMBO. All Former Documents Remain Valid.

General Public Take Note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETATUVIE MORRIS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ETATUVIE MORRIS OJEVWE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS RAFIATU ADEGBOYEGA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS AGBALAYA RAFIAT ADEBIMPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

UMEH JOHNPAUL OLUCHUKWU

BRIGHT UTI PRINCE CHIEJINE

ONYENDIM EMEKA DAVID

OLUSOJI BOLANLE KEJI

I, formerly known as. UMEH JOHNPAUL, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEH JOHNPAUL OLUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UTI PRINCE CHIEJINE, now wish to be known and addressed as BRIGHT UTI PRINCE CHIEJINE, all former document remain valid general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EDEKE EMEKA DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed ONYENDIM EMEKA DAVID, all former document remain valid general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLUSOJI BOLANLE AGBEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUSOJI BOLANLE KEJI all former document remain valid general public take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To create awareness on Maritime Manpower Development of Nigerian Seafarers.

2. To educate seafarers on any changes in local and international regulations as it affects them.

3. To create special funding for seafarers in Nigeria 4. Carry out symposium to celebrate the life of seafarers Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguyi Ironsi Street. PMB 198, Matiama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of publication.

Signed: Secretary JANET IRETI ORISAWITAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JANET IRETI IMAOBONG IYANAM, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS JANET IRETI ORISAWITAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL FRANKLIN

I formerly known and addressed as NWEKE CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUEMEKA MICHAEL FRANKLIN. All former document remain valid general public take note.

CHINENYE KELECHI

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINENYE OKORIE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINENYE KELECHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE MRS ANYIMIGBO CHINWE DORCAS

I formerly known and addressed as ACHUKWU CHINWE DORCAS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANYIMIGBO CHINWE DORCAS all former document remain valid general public take note.

22 Public Notice GODWIN USORO BOSE

I formerly known and addressed as BOSE USORO now wish to be known called and addressed as GODWIN USORO BOSE. All former documents remain valid, General public take note

MRS POPOOLA RUKAYYAH ABISOYE

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SELF IDENTIFICATION FOR CHILDREN

I formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO RUKAYYAH ABISOYE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS POPOOLA RUKAYYAH ABISOYE. All former documents remain valid, General public take note

This is to inform and declare to the

MRS CHI-AKPAHU NDIDIAMAKA URSULA

REMILEKUN AFOLARANMI SEMILORE ISAAC and MR LAWAL EMMANUEL ANUOLUWAPO. All relevant authority of various EMBASSIES should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

OBAGBEMI TOPE TOSIN.

That on my BVN, my name was mistakenly written as ADEWUNMI ROSELINE TOLA instead of ADEWUMI ROSELINE TOLA. That my correct name is ADEWUMI ROSELINE TOLA. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBAGBEMI TOPE MONDAY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBAGBEMI TOPE TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS IHIM NDIDIAMAKA URSULA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS CHI-AKPAHU NDIDIAMAKA URSULA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. NDUBUISI UGWU JOAN MAMORSUAYA

BENSON IFEANYICHUKWU EMMANUEL

MRS. OYEDOKUN ADENIKE BALQEEZ

Formerly known and addressed as UDO IFEANYICHUKWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BENSON IFEANYICHUKWU EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS AJAYI ADENIKE BALQEEZ, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OYEDOKUN ADENIKE BALQEEZ. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGHENEJAKPOR JOAN MAMORSUAYA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. NDUBUISI UGWU JOAN marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS ABUDAH UJU GERALDINE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBUNEZU UJU GERALDINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ABUDAH UJU GERALDINE, All former documents remain please take note.

OBASI REJOICE OYEDIYA DALINTON I formerly known and addressed as ANAGHA REJOICE OYEDIYA. Now wish to be known as OBASI REJOICE OYEDIYA DALINTON. All former documents remain valid.

General public and authorities concerned should take note.

HARRISON OLUWASHAYO CHRISTIANA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALETILE HARRISON OLUWASHAYO CHRISTIANA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS HARRISON OLUWASHAYO CHRISTIANA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEBUTU ADENIKE OMOLOLA I Formerly known and addressed as AKINRINSOLA ADENIKE OMOLOLA now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEBUTU ADENIKE OMOLOLA

Authorities and the General public Please take note.

EUCHARIA IHUOMA IFEANYI,

I, formerly known and addressed as EUCHARIA IHUOMA MAGNUS, now wish to be known and addressed as EUCHARIA IHUOMA IFEANYI, All former documents remain please take note.

UGWU OBIANUJU EDITH

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SABETH OBIANUJU EDITH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UGWU OBIANUJU EDITH. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE. TIJANI RAMAN ISHOLA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TIJANI RAHMAN OLATUNJI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TIJANI RAMAN ISHOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS ODUSANYA BOLA IFEOMA I Formerly known and addressed as EDENMA IKOMI BOLA IFEOMA now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS ODUSANYA BOLA IFEOMA All documents and Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

EGWURUGWU IHUOMA CHIMERE SOPHIA

YISAU KOLAWOLE AZEZ.

I formerly known and addressed as YISHAU KOLAWOLE IDOWU now wish to be known called and addressed as YISAU KOLAWOLE AZEZ. All former documents remain valid, General public take note CHRISTOPHER IFEANYICHUKWU. Formerly known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER IFEANYI and CHRIS IFEANYI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHRISTOPHER IFEANYICHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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TOMA CATHRINE CHIOMA.

I was formerly known, addressed and called Anyanwu Cathrine Chioma. I now wish to be known, addressed and called Toma Cathrine Chioma.

All former documents remain valid General public please take note .

mentioned above. That henceforth, my both names are mine and remain valid.

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OMOOGUN IDOWU STEVEN Formerly known and addressed as DAODU GABRIEL OLUFEMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OMOOGUN IDOWU STEVEN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OTETE PATIENCE.

written on my BVN as NKEIRUKA GLADIES ORJI instead of NKEIRUKA GLADYS ORJI. That my correct name is NKEIRUKA GLADYS ORJI. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. ADUMOHA GLORIA OGECHI Formerly known and addressed as MISS AMADI GLORIA OGECHI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ADUMOHA GLORIA OGECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS.MARIAM BELLO ESEDEBE

I formerly known called and addressed as ELVIS JOY FAVOUR. Now wish to be known and addressed as OTETE PATIENCE. All former

i formerly known called and addressed as MISS MARIAM SEFI BELLO.Now wish to be known as MRS.MARIAM BELLO ESEDEBE.former

public please take note.

public please note.

ADEOYE FOLAKE VICTORIA

MRS. OKAFOR EUNICE ADA

AUGUSTINE UBAH and NWACHUKWU AUGUSTINE UBA and NWACHUKWU AUGUSTINE UBASA refers to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU AUGUSTINE UBASONYE. All former

I, formally known, called and addressed as YINUSA FOLAKE VICTORIA now wishes to be know, called and address as ADEOYE FOLAKE VICTORIA. All former documents remains valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ABIAZIEM EUNICE ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKAFOR EUNICE ADA. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

KASALI ORIYOMI MOSUDI

OBEHI ANGEL OVIOJIE AGBADAMUSI.

MKPURUOMA RUBY CHIMEZIE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KASALI YOMI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS KASALI ORIYOMI MOSUDI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBEHI ANGEL OVIOJIE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBEHI ANGEL OVIOJIE AGBADAMUSI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMALAHU MKPURUOMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MKPURUOMA RUBY CHIMEZIE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as JOY OGHOGHO AGBONTAEN, now wish to be known and addressed as JOY OGHOGHO- GOLD OLOWOOKERE. All former

OLUFUNMILAYO BASIRAT AJOSE I formerly known and addressed as Olufunmilayo Basirat Haruna, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFUNMILAYO BASIRAT AJOSE. All former documents

I formerly known and addressed as OPUTEH OBI SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OPUTEH OBI PAUL. All former

public should please take note.

should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JONATHAN IHUOMA CHIMERE SOPHIA, now wish to be known and addressed as EGWURUGWU IHUOMA CHIMERE SOPHIA, All former documents remain valid. The

public should please take note.

note.

MGBECHI OKOLIE ONYINYECHI FRANKLIN KYRIAN I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MGBECHI ONYINYECHI FRANKLIN KYRIAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MGBECHI OKOLIE ONYINYECHI FRANKLIN KYRIAN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

JOY OGHOGHO- GOLD OLOWOOKERE

OBIZUOGU LUCY NKOLI (MRS) I Formerly known and addressed as Okoyeudo Lucy Nkoli now wish to be known, called and addressed my former names remain valid Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OPUTEH OBI PAUL

AFOLABI TOLULOPE ANUOLUWAPO I Formerly known and addressed as Odeleye Tolulope Anuoluwapo now wish to be known, called and addressed as AFOLABI TOLULOPE ANUOLUWAPO All documents and

public should please take note.

Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

FRIDAY IMAOBONG EMILIA,

RAHAMONI ADEBAYO YAYA

OUSSA THOMAS SUNDAY

I formerly known and addressed as DAN FRIDAY IMAOBONG, now wish to be known and addressed as FRIDAY IMAOBONG EMILIA, all former document remain valid General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as ABRAHAM ADEBAYO YAYA, now wish to be known and addressed as RAHAMONI ADEBAYO YAYA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

SANDY PROSPER EDEHEUDIM

NWAMARA CHIDINMA RUTH

NWANGWA TOCHUKWU ANNAH

Formerly known and addressed as Mayen Eyo Honesty, now wish to be known as Idara Essien Bryson. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EDEHEUDIM NOAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, SANDY PROSPER EDEHEUDIM. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, NWAMARA CHIDINMA BRIGHT, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWAMARA CHIDINMA RUTH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EKWULOBI PRAISE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS. NWANGWA TOCHUKWU ANNAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MISS GIFT ABRAHAM ONYII

ELIJAH KALIO

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. GIFT OHUOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS GIFT ABRAHAM ONYII. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ABBEY-KALIO ORUNENGI, now wish to be known and addressed as, ELIJAH KALIO. All former documents remain valid. FCMB and General public should take note.

ANN ONYENSO

MATTHEW BASH OLAWALE. I, formerly known and addressed as, MUTIU OLAWALE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MATTHEW BASH OLAWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

hat on some of my documents, my name appears as POPOOLA OGOOLUWA, while it appears as OLATUNJI MICHEAL POPOOLA on other documents. That I

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

DARA ESSIEN BRYSON

I, formerly known and addressed as, Ann Ofoduru, now wish to be known and addressed as, Ann Onyenso.

All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as FAGBEMIRO ISRAEL OLUMIDE (FATHER), FAGBEMIRO RACHAEL BUNMI (MOTHER), FAGBEMIRO DANIEL OLUWASEUN (SON), FAGBEMIRO DAVID OLUSHOLA (SON) and FAGBEMIRO DWINE DAMILARE (SON) now wish to be known and addressed as GODSON ISRAEL OLUMIDE, GODSON RACHAEL BUNMI, GODSON DANIEL OLUWASEUN, GODSON DAVID OLUSHOLA and GODSON DWINE DAMILARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ONYEGBULA DORIS CHIDINMA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. IBEKWE DORIS CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ONYEGBULA DORIS CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ANDREW SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as OUSSA THOMAS SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OBIOMA IKE I, formerly known and addressed as, NDUKWE OBIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBIOMA IKE. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that LAWAL REMILEKUN ODUTAYO, REMILEKUN LAWAL REMILEKUN ODUTAYO, ODUTAYO LAWAL REMILEKUN, REMILEKUN A. LAWAL and LAWAL REMILEKUN A. is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as ODUTAYO REMILEKUN AFOLARANMI. All former documents remain valid. GTBANK, ACCESS BANK, FIRST BANK SKYE BANK and general public take note.

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UDEGBE EMMANUEL CHIMA

EBERE MAUREEN CHINYERE

Formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA UDEGBE, now wish to be known and addressed as UDEGBE EMMANUEL CHIMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as AGBARAKWE CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as EBERE MAUREEN CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

NWAOHA CHIBUIKE.

MRS. UZOEGBU FLORENCE. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IHEMTUGE FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UZOEGBU FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid.

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. I, formerly known and addressed as NWAOHA CHIBUIKE VICTOR, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAOHA CHIBUIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

DR. MICHAEL AFO IKENNA ONWUACHU. I, formerly known and addressed as Dr. MIKE AFO IKENNA ONWUACHU, now wish to be known and addressed as Dr. MICHAEL AFO IKENNA ONWUACHU. All former documents remain valid. First Bank Plc and general public please take note.

SHAIBU DANIEL.

Formerly known and addressed as SHAIBU MONDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as SHAIBU DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. GT BANK and the general public please take note EZEBUDO CHIZOBA MABEL Formerly known and addressed as OCHUMA CHIZOBA MABEL, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEBUDO CHIZOBA MABEL. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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

ANORUE UKAMAKA AUGUSTINA

I, formerly known and addressed as ANORUE AMAKA AUGUSTINE, now wish to be known and addressed as ANORUE UKAMAKA AUGUSTINA. All former documents remain valid.

BANKS and The general public take note.

YAHAYA AISHA DABBAN.

Formerly known and addressed as YAHAYA AISHA LAMI, now wish to be known and addressed as YAHAYA AISHA DABBAN. All former documents remain valid.

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NGOKA KELECHI FREDRICK

. I, formerly known and addressed as EMEKA NJOKU, now wish to be known and addressed as NGOKA KELECHI FREDRICK. All former documents remain valid.

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DARAMOLA KAMIKAZI JOSIANE

Formerly known and addressed as KAMIKAZI JOSIANE, now wish to be known and addressed as DARAMOLA KAMIKAZI JOSIANE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as AWE ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as AWE ABIODUN JOHN. That my correct date of birth is 31 December 1985 and not 27 December 1985.All former documents remain valid.

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CHIDINMA SAMUEL Formerly known and addressed as CHIDINMA CHARITY IHEJIOFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDINMA SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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CHIDIEBERE ADOLPHUS.

SANI JIBRIN HARUNA.

ADDITION OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

Formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON UDOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDIEBERE ADOLPHUS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

KAREEM MUSTAFA MOHAMMED

Formerly known and addressed as MUSTAPHA MUHAMMED ABDULKAREEM, now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM MUSTAFA MOHAMMED. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take SULEIMAN IBRAHIM This is to state that I was formerly known called and addressed as SULEIMAN IBRAHIM BABAGIDA .That I now wish to REMOVE BABAGIDA from my name.That I now wish to be known,called and addressed as SULEIMAN IBRAHIM .All former documents remain valid.General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UMARU HUSSENI, now wish to be known and addressed as SANI JIBRIN HARUNA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS AIRAT OLUWATOYIN SOREMEKUN

. I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Airat Oluwatoyin Alade now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Airat Oluwatoyin Soremekun. All former documents remain valid.

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DIEN FELIX OKPUTU

. I, formerly known and addressed as DIEN FELIX ROSE now wish to be known and addressed as DIEN FELIX OKPUTU . All former documents remain valid.

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ABDULAZEEZ SHAKIRAT ADEOLA Formerly known and addressed as ABDULAZEEZ BALOGUN SHAKIRAT on my BVN, ONIFADE SHAKIRAT BALOGUN on my account, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAZEEZ SHAKIRAT ADEOLA. That my date of birth is 12th of November,1990. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EJITUWU UCHE GIFT I, formerly known and addressed as EJITUWU UCHE CAMPBELL, now wish to be known and addressed as EJITUWU UCHE GIFT. All former documents remain valid.

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AZUBUINE EMMANUEL IZUNNA. Formerly known and addressed as AZUBUINE EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as AZUBUINE EMMANUEL IZUNNA. That my correct date of birth is 05/03/1991 and not 01/02/1993.

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FIDELIS TERWASE DONALD.

Formerly known and addressed as AMACHI DONALD TERWASE, now wish to be known and addressed as FIDELIS TERWASE DONALD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KOLAWOLE IHEDIGBO NNENNAYA.

I, formerly known and addressed as KOLAWALE ODUNAYO NNENNAYA, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE IHEDIGBO NNENNAYA. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and general public take note.

MRS ADERINOYE OLUWADAMILOLA MAHIDA Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADELAJA OLUWADAMILOLA MATHILDA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADERINOYE OLUWADAMILOLA MAHIDA. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS EDELQUINN MBADA.

OGUNRINU MUKAILAT TUNDE

Formerly known and addressed as EDELQUINN IHEANACHO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EDELQUINN MBADA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MUKAILA OGUNRINU, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNRINU MUKAILAT TUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

MRS. RALIAT MOHAMMED BELLO.

That in my account I am bearing JIMOH MURITALA, I now wish to add AJEIGBE to my existing names. Henceforth, My full name is JIMOH MURITALA AJEIGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS RALIAT MOHAMMED BASHIR, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. RALIAT MOHAMMED BELLO. all former documents remain valid. General public take note

ROWLAND ABOSEDE BUSAYO

OLAJIDE ESTHER DUPE.

Formerly known and addressed as HOLAND ABOSEDE BUSAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as ROWLAND ABOSEDE BUSAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ARANISOLA ESTHER DUPE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAJIDE ESTHER DUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHIDIEBERE ADOLPHUS Formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON UDOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDIEBERE ADOLPHUS. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEMO KUDIRAT TITI Formerly known and addressed as BABATUNDE KUDIRAT TITI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEMO KUDIRAT TITI. All former documents remain valid.

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UZOMA WINFRED ALELECHUKWU Formerly known and addressed as OKORONKWO WILLIAMS ALALE now wish to be known and addressed as UZOMA WINFRED ALELECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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AMINU MEDINAT FOLASHADE . Formerly known as addressed as SULYMAN AMINU MEDINAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AMINU MEDINAT FOLASHADE. All former documents remain valid.

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HAWAU BOLANLE OGUNWOLU

Formerly known and addressed as HAWAU BOLANLE LAWAL, now wish to be known and addressed as HAWAU BOLANLE OGUNWOLU. All former documents remain valid.

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GANIYU OMOLARA MARIA

Formerly known and addressed as OLATUNJI ABIMBOLA MARIA, now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU OMOLARA MARIA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

AKINWANDE IDOWU TITILOPE.

. Formerly known as addressed as AKINWANDE TITILOPE OPEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINWANDE IDOWU TITILOPE. That my correct date of birth is 02/12/1996. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE/ADDITION OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as BENSON KIKELOMO, now wish to add DEBORAH to my former name, That I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI KIKELOMO DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHIAMAKA TRACY IBE

MRS. OKORO ONYEKACHI MARIAGORETTI JOSEPHINE . I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EBEREONWU EBERECHUKWU ONYEKACHI MARIAGORETTI JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. OKORO ONYEKACHI MARIAGORETTI JOSEPHINE (Nee. Ebereonwu Eberechukwu). All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ANAMMAH MICHAEL CHUKWUNONSO

Formerly known and addressed as CHIAMAKA UCHE MADUAKO, now wish to be known as CHIAMAKA TRACY IBE . All former documents remain valid. EMBASSIES, BANKS and General public take note.

that my name was wrongly written as ANAMMAH MICHAEL C. instead of ANAMMAH MICHAEL CHUKWUNONSO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

that KEHINDE AKINWUNMI OLUSILE, OLUSILE KEHINDE AKINWUNMI and AKINWUNMI OLUSILE refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IKALA DANIEL WALTER Formerly known and addressed as IKALA FRIDAY ACHAMA, now wish to be known and addressed as IKALA DANIEL WALTER. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

DJOSSOU SOUROU Formerly known and addressed as DJOSSOU HONORE FRIDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as DJOSSOU SOUROU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MADUAKO ASHLY OBIEFUNA NKEM Formerly known and addressed as NKEM CHINEMEREM ASHLY MADUAKO, now wish to be known and addressed as MADUAKO ASHLY OBIEFUNA NKEM. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME that SAMUEL AKINBAMIJO ADEGBOYEGA is the same person as SAMUEL ADEGBOYEGA. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME ONYEDI DOMINIC AMANDE and ONYEDI DOMINIC AMADEOGU refer to one and same person but now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEDI DOMINIC AMADEOGU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OCHOLI AMINA FAITH Formerly known as addressed as ISAAC FAITH AMINA, now wish to be known and addressed as OCHOLI AMINA FAITH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

that my name was wrongly written as MAGRET ODEY OBI instead of MAGARET ODEY OBI. All former documents remain valid.

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SODIQ SALIHU JATTO.

Formerly known and addressed as WAHEED OLUSHOLA SANNI, now wish to be known and addressed as SODIQ SALIHU JATTO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ONYENWE EMEZIE. Formerly known and addressed as ONYENWE CHIEMEZIE MICHAEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYENWE EMEZIE. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

that my name was wrongly written as LARRY-OJOKO JULIET instead of LARRYOJOKO JULIET IFEOMA .

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ODUFOWOKAN COMFORT BIMPE

Formerly known and addressed as MRS UCHEFE COMFORT BIMPE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUFOWOKAN COMFORT BIMPE. All former documents remain valid.

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JOY EMMANUEL

Formerly known and addressed as JOY AARON, now wish to be known and addressed as JOY EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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AWOLUMATE OLAYINKA ALABI.

Formerly known as addressed as YUSUF IDRIS, now wish to be known and addressed as AWOLUMATE OLAYINKA ALABI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS FUNMILOLA OLUYEMISI AKINTOKUNBO.

DOLAPO IDOWU DAVID

HAMZAT OLUSOLA ABIODUN

Formerly known as addressed as FUNMILOLA OLUYEMISI OLUFOWOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FUNMILOLA OLUYEMISI AKINTOKUNBO. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known as addressed as BOLANLE IDOWU DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as DOLAPO IDOWU DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABIODUN OLUSOLA OLUWAFUNMILAYO now wish to be known called and addressed as HAMZAT OLUSOLA ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid, General public take note

24 Public Notice CHRISTOPHER NSE EKPEYONG

Formerly known and addressed as Eno Eyo Honesty, henceforth, i wish to be known as Christopher Nse Ekpeyong. All former documents remain valid.

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ORIMISAN FUNKE KUDIRAT

AWALA IRENE OBO

I, formerly known and addressed as, AWALA IRENE MBA, and AWALA MBA IRENE, now wish to be known and addressed as, AWALA IRENE OBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SULE JIMOH ORELOLU

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MRS. EGOH CHINWE ANTHONIA

I, formerly known and addressed as, EJESIEME ANTHONIA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EGOH CHINWE ANTHONIA. All former documents remain valid.

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OTIKI RASHIDAT OMOLOLA I, formerly known and addressed as BAKARE RASHIDAT OMOLOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OTIKI RASHIDAT OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LASISI FUNKE KUDIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ORIMISAN FUNKE KUDIRAT, due to marriage. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known as SULE OREOLU, now wish to be known and addressed as SULE JIMOH ORELOLU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

VINCENT KATE KEHINDE, I, formerly known and addressed as IZEDONWEN CATHERINE KEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as VINCENT KATE KEHINDE, henceforth.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AYOMIDE TEMITOPE BABALOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ENOKELA TEMITOPE AYOMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OROLAKIN RASHEEDAT OLUWATOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN RASHEEDAT OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

ABULSALAMI MIKE

BOLARINWA ABIOLA ESTHER

ENOKELA TEMITOPE AYOMIDE

I formerly known and addressed as BOLARINWA ABIOLA MARY now wish to be known and addressed as BOLARINWA ABIOLA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. GTB, FCMB, Corporate Affairs Commission and General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as SALAM JAMIU OLOOLA while in some other documents it was written as SALAM JAMIU ARIKE USHOLA. I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid.

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IGWENAGU ANN LETICIA I formerly known and addressed as UMEH ANN LETICIA now wish to be known and addressed as IGWENAGU ANN LETICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBEY HIKMAT OMOLARA now wish to be known and addressed as ONI HIKMAT OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AONDOANA TERHEMBA GEOFFREY I formerly known and addressed as GEOFFREY YUA now wish to be known and addressed as AONDOANA TERHEMBA GEOFFREY. All former documents remain valid.

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ONI HIKMAT OMOLARA

AKONI ADEJOKE AINA I formerly known and addressed as JAMES ADEJOKE now wish to be known and addressed as AKONI ADEJOKE AINA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLANIPEKUN RASHEEDAT OLUWATOYIN

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULSALAM MICHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as ABULSALAMI MIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. EVELYN OCHEGOBIA OWUTAMUNOPIRI I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EVELYN OCHEGOBIA JUMBOBARAYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EVELYN OCHEGOBIA OWUTAMUNOPIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

SALISU RIDWAN OLANREWAJU I, formerly known and addressed as BUDE SALISU OLANREWAJU MAXWELL, now wish to be known and addressed as SALISU RIDWAN OLANREWAJU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSUOLALE OTOLORIN I formerly known and addressed as OTOLORIN ADEDOYIN AKANBI now wish to be known and addressed as OSUOLALE OTOLORIN. My date of birth was wrongly written as 28/07/1964 instead of 28/07/1960. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. DICK TAMUNOSIKI. I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BIAMBO TAMUNOSIKI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. DICK TAMUNOSIKI. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, REUBEN EBI and REUBEN, EBIDESEGHEBOFA WELLDONE refer to one and same person, but now wish to be known and addressed as, REUBEN, EBIDESEGHEBOFA WELLDON .E. All former documents remain valid.

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AMBANI, PEACE EBO-ABBA. I formerly known and addressed as PEACE EBO ABAH now wish to be known and addressed as AMBANI, PEACE EBO-ABBA. I was born on 05/07/1995. All former documents remain valid.

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LUKA RAHILA

I formerly known and addressed as SIMON RAHILA now wish to be known and addressed as LUKA RAHILA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS PRISCILLA EZIAFA AJULO

KUBURAT ABIODUN OYEKOYA

I formerly known and addressed as BELLO SHERIFAT OMOLADE BOLAJI now wish to be known and addressed as BOLAJI SHERIFAT OMOLADE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS PRISCILLA EZIAFA AJIDUAH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PRISCILLA EZIAFA AJULO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KUBURAT ABIODUN SHONUBI and KUBURAT ABIODUN SOWUNMIRASAQ now wish to be known and addressed as KUBURAT ABIODUN OYEKOYA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

UGWOMAJU JUSTINA IFEOMA.

NKEMDIRIM ROSELINE VIVIAN

SAMUEL ONYEKACHI CHIKA

AKAM: I, formerly known and addressed as AKAM VIVIAN ROSELINE, now wish to be known and addressed as NKEMDIRIM ROSELINE VIVIAN. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MMADUEKWE: I, formerly known and addressed as MMADUEKWE ONYEKACHI CHIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL ONYEKACHI CHIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

SAMUEL CHUKWUBUNNA UCHECHUKWU

OGBODO: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGBODO JULIET OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANI JULIET OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, EDIBRO EDDY ORLUNDA, and EDIBRO ORLUNDA, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, EDIBRO EDDY ORLUNDA. All former documents remain valid.

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BOLAJI SHERIFAT OMOLADE.

ORJI SAMUEL CHINWEUBA. ORJI: I, formerly known and addressed as ORJI SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ORJI SAMUEL CHINWEUBA. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS ANI JULIET OGOCHUKWU

OKPALA BLESSING OMEREBERE I, formerly known and addressed as, OKPALA JENNIFER EBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, OKPALA BLESSING OMEREBERE. All former documents remain valid.

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UGWOMAJU: I, formerly known and addressed as UGWOMAJU JUSTINA ADA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWOMAJU JUSTINA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid.

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NWAFOR CHIDIMMA PRECIOUS

GABRIEL: I, formerly known and addressed as GABRIEL ROSELINE CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAFOR CHIDIMMA PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid.

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MMADUEKWE: I, formerly known and addressed as MMADUEKWE CHUKWUBUNNA UCHECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL CHUKWUBUNNA UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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FELICIA CHINENYE OKONKWO CORDELIA: I, formerly known and addressed as CORDELIA AKACHI OKONKWO, now wish to be known and addressed as FELICIA CHINENYE OKONKWO. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS UCHEHARA AZUKA JENNIFER

CHIKA CHIMA.

JOSEPH ANI ANIOGBO: I, formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH ANIOGBO, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH ANI. All former documents remain valid. Local govt. Service Commission, Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS ANI OGECHUKWU MONICA

MRS IFEOMA MAUREEN IKE

ANIKE HELEN NKEM

NWAKUCHE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAKUCHE OGECHUKWU MONICA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANI OGECHUKWU MONICA. All former documents remain valid.

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NDUJIUBA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IFEOMA NDUJIUBA , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IFEOMA MAUREEN IKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANIJI: I, formerly known and addressed as ANIJI HELEN NKEM, now wish to be known and addressed as ANIKE HELEN NKEM. All former documents remain valid.

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ONYIA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYIA AZUKA JENNIFER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UCHEHARA AZUKA JENNIFER. My correct date of birth 20th Nov., 1974. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS EZEUGWU OLUCHI ADA

ELEKWE OGBULI LAWRETTA

OJINI ETHEL OMOMO

OGBODOANI UCHECHUKWU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IRO: I,formerly known and addressed as MISS IRO ADA OLUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EZEUGWU OLUCHI ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ELEKWE: I, formerly known and addressed as ELEKWE MARYANN NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ELEKWE OGBULI LAWRETTA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

OGBODO: I, formerly known and addressed as OGBODO UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBODOANI UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

that LEONARD OKWESILI and EZECHI LEO MADU, refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as EZECHI LEO MADU. All former documents remain valid.

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ABIODUN TEMITAYO OMOTOLA I formerly known as AMUSA TEMITAYO OMOTOLA wish to be known and addressed as ABIODUN TEMITAYO OMOTOLA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SALAWUDEEN NIMOTALLAHI ADUNNI I formerly known as Animashaun Nimotallahi Adunni wish to be known and addressed as Salawudeen Nimotallahi Adunni .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

UKADIKE GERALDINE NWANNEKA.

KRISTONY IFECHUKWUDE NNAJI.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OFFOR GERALDINE NWANNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as UKADIKE GERALDINE NWANNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TONY NWAOKEKE, now wish to be known and addressed as KRISTONY IFECHUKWUDE NNAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

IDOWU ADEKEMI HASSANAT I formerly known and addressed as MISS. BOWOADE ADEKEMI HASSANAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IDOWU ADEKEMI HASSANAT. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

OKEKE CHEALSEA SOPHIA

I, formely known and addressed as GODWIN CHELSEA SOCHIMA, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE CHEALSEA SOPHIA. All former document remain valid general public take note.

ONYECHIE NGOZI I formerly known and addressed as ONYECHIE ISIOMA SANDRA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYECHIE NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public, please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAMES

I,OLUBAMIJI TUNDE SAMSON WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OLABAMIJI TUNDE, ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OROK: I,formerly known and addressed as OROK ETHEL OMOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as OJINI ETHEL OMOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME: the same person bearing NWACHUKWU EMEKA SISTUS and NWACHUKWU EMEKA S., any of the above mentioned name, remained valid and I wish to be known and addressed as NWACHUKWU EMEKA SISTUS . General public should please take note.

AMOO BIMPE FATIMAH I formerly known and addressed as OLABODE AMOO FATIMAH BIMPE, now wish to be known and addressed as AMOO BIMPE FATIMAH. All former documents remain valid.

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same person bearing PRISCA ODO and PRISCA CHIJINDUM ODO. All former documents bearing any of the above mentioned name, remained valid . General public should please take note.

UMUNNAKWE: I, formerly known and addressed as UMUNNAKWE UCHENNA FRANKLINE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIKA CHIMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MOYEDE SEGUN EMMANUEL

I formerly known as Moyede Emmanuel and Moyede Segun Oladunjoye wish to be known and addressed as Moyede Segun Emmanuel .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OLUTAYO OLUTOYIN MARGRET

I formerly known as Olatunde Adeite Olutoyin wish to be known and addressed as Olutayo Olutoyin Margret .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note

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EVERGREEN FRIEND’S CLUB OF RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

CHRISTIAN LIBERTYHOUSE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

OCHENDO BIG BROTHER’S CLUB

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 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 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. SAROIBE SAMUEL IKECHUKWU 2. CHIKEZIE NWACHUKWU 3. HENRY IKENNA MADUIKE 4. EJIOFOR JOHN KENNEDY UGO THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DAVID ADEDAPO ADEYEMI 2. ABIODUN OLUSOJI EMMANUEL 3. MARY AUTA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGBONNAYA OKIKE OBASI. 2. PRINCE OMOKE JOHN. 3. PRINCE JOHN NWACHUKWU. 4. AJA JEFFREY OBINNA 5. 0KIKE OGONNA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

OCHENDO BIG BROTHER’S CLUB

LIGHT AND LOVE DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

EXCELLENT AUTO ARTISANS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA.

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 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.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. REV. M. O. UMEH 2. DORA EVELYN UMEH 3. PRECIOUS M. O ONYEMAKONOR 4. SANDRA UWAKUME 5. WINNER JACOB 6. DIVINE AGWEVEN

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Disruptive, transformational, transitional leadership: What really matters to us?

T Fidelis

Anosike

he above question becomes inevitable in the light of Nigeria being a member of the globalized community and universal citizenry as well as emerging global reactionary trends to unfolding developments in the United States.

I ask with all sense of modesty on the heels of American 45th president that should naturally make sense and make every out of the box politician happy, but rather jittery even in gladness as may be espoused by evangelicals and religious pundits.

After all, Trump is a business man and loves the good things of life and is over 70 years old, not much of a record. Obama at 55 years left the same job. So, my question is: “what do we really need in Nigeria at this time, drawing from all this conservatism and right wing nationalistic movement across the globe?

A disruptive, transformational or transitional (DTT) leadership?

I can confidently argue that

Trump is a disruptor that can as well be transitional if he doesn’t blow it. However, he is no way near being transformational, just as I talked about Jonathan being a transitional president in 2010.

Trump as a disruptor will force all internal (Democratic and Republican Party) and external blocs to think and begin to do something just as we have already seen with the women’s March or the China new mantra of championing globalization or Davos that’s the power disruptors at creating transitions.

We will see more reactions from the Arab nations, Russia and most especially Mexico and Europe. But in all, who will then bring about the transmuted new world order which is much needed?

A new world order which would impact Africa and Nigeria, ridding it of corruption and emancipating its people from all manner of impoverishment of the mind, pocket and mental servitude which retards Human Developmental Index (HDI)

across the continent.

A genuine world order that will nurture leadership, not business men in disguise that ravage their nation and distort GOD’s creations and at all levels breed ethno- centric conglomerations oiled by naïve and indiscreet dogmas.

The new creed which places more emphasis on colour than nationalism or global citizenship, strengthens impoverishment of the citizenry through reverberating syllables and unending high- pitched songs of sorrow and drums of war, by the same people that have neither the energy nor capacity to execute.

Trump do have a point but lacks the transformational communication skill to interconnect same.

His point of America First should elicit all genuine leaders across the world to think their country and people first to lead to a global new world order of strong countries and a stronger world as you are as strong as your weakest link.

I see a trump in Buhari. So, what do we need in Nigeria? A disruptor? A transformer? Or a transitional leader? And how are we doing? Because out of nothing comes nothing.

Did we get a disruptor in Buhari and transitioning to transformation? I would say yes.

The expected new world order, we all need to become more conciliatory and cognizant. The changed world is not just Nigeria or for Nigerians, but for global citizens so as to communicate an effective scenario to individuals as well as our children, to enable all map out an appropriate expectations of the future.

Non-existence of the ideal world order, fires lack of faith in a system which also breeds descent and distrust that make positive buy- in imaginary and makes failure of our collective endeavours at nation building, cum unity guaranteed.

Fidelis Anosike is the Founder, Folio Media Group (owners of The Daily Times).

The October 1st exodus of Igbos from North

W William

Bozimo

iIl it happen?

The expected Exodus of Nigerians of Igbo extraction from the Northern parts of Nigeria could be likened to the Exodus of God’s people from Egypt to the land flowing with milk and honey in Cannan .

When the Arewa youths took the liberty of freedom of speech and met in Arewa House, Kaduna under the watchful eyes of Governor Nasir Ahmad El Rufai, a fiery and controversial personality.

Since the quit order by the northern youths to Igbos who had long called for a separate state of Biafra, other Nigerians groups had attacked the leadership for failing to arrest and apprehend the rascally Arewa Youths.

With an Acting President in Prof Yemi Osinbajo, who is currently walking atight rope in trying to make peace in the land, the hawks seem not to persuaded to to tow the path of peaceful living together of all Nigerians.

With some three months away from July how comfortable are Nigerians with that destablilizing call on Igbos to quit Northern Nigeria?

Nigerians are watching what contingency plans had been put in place, although the Min-

istry of Defence headquarters Had recently reassured Nigerians they would be up to the task of ensuring that Arewa or any other Northern youths could carry out their threats of eviction orders to Igbos from the Northern parts of the country.

The larger implication of the seemingly innocent quit might well turn out to be a generalized quit order on any Nigerians from the Southern region of Nigeria as we know it.

Herein loies the larger picture and danger that lies ahead of Nigerians living outside their homes of region, different from the North.

Can Prof Yemi Osinbajo have the nerves and innate abilities to talk tough and walk tough against the Northern miscreants?

I doubt very much and being a Yoruba he is equally a Southerner who could fall under the definition of ‘Yanmirin’ or a ‘Kafiri’ and plainly an unbeliever outside the Muslim religion.

For the radicalized Arewa youths, we do not know how prepared are they to carry out their verbal threats against Igbos, and for the rest of other ethn ic nationalities of Nigeria, they should just be prepared to tske the available flight or road journey before the promised date of October 1st 2017.

While one does not believe

it is in the overall interest of Hausa Fulanis, especially, with the new dimension of the brutal killings by herdsmen across the country, they too would have a greater peoblem of relocationg their Cattle and herdsmen back home to the North before the D- Day October 1st.

Similarly, the call by Arewa Youths also provoked another call by Niger Delta Militants who have equally given Hausa Fulanis to pack up and go back to the North.

This bizarre and comic reliefs from every ethnic group is becoming nauseating, to say the least.

And when we add the OPC youth wing under Chief Ganiyu Adams from the West equally warming up for an Oduduwa Republic for ethnic Yorubas, we can now see how divided we are in our unity being preached from rooftops of past leaders and current incumbents in positions of power.

Leadership in Nigeria is a secret cabal of sorts, each sorn to uphold the unity at all costs, most especially, every secessio0nist group believes Oil and Gas is at the bottom of all agitations.

For each group thinks and perhaps, righteously so , that if they had full control of their god given mineral and agricultural resources, they could reach new heights in develop-

ing their areas accordingly.

But with the centralized pooling of all resources from far and near, they think what comes to them is miserably insignificant.

The Lion share goes to the Central government and peanut are sent to owners of the oil and gas under whose underbellies have the black gold.

There seems to be greed on each side of the several fronts but all in all, after all the ethnic storms and catcalls, after all the rancorous noises from the enthnic warlords hiding beneath some micreants who are testing the waters for a fight to finish, they will vaporize into nothingness and thin air.

We are Nigerians, not separatists. God bless us all.

Those who think their temporary resources which can be depleted over time would eventually find that it makes sense to pool together in one destiny.

I reject Biafrans, Oduduwans, Arewans Middle Belters, Boko Haram Caliphate in the North East and Republic of Niger Delta.

Dreaming of a better future is laudable, but day- dreaming is a farcical exercise in futility . Let us collectively make Nigeria our anchorage and exploit its giantitude for the future of our peoples some 180 million of us.

Let us be proudly Nigerian.

Features

Nigerian army personnel in foreign missions

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The Navy celebrates another addition to its fleet recently

Ministry of Defence under Buhari administration two years on (Part II) Our features desk today concludes our tour of landmark achievements of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in her statutory roles of implementing defence policy, the defence of the territorial integrity of the country as well as the interests and wellbeing of her citizenry in the last two years under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration.

OPERATION AWATSE (South West Nigeria) Operation AWATSE, it is noted, is a joint operation involving the Armed Forces and the Police, aimed at flushing out all manners of criminals including militants and saboteurs in South West region - especially in the riverine areas of Ogun and Lagos States. The Nigerian Air Force recently conducted air bombardment of criminal hideouts to enable ground forces move into the creeks for possible arrest of suspected criminals and pipeline vandals. The activities of criminal elements in this region have been reduced drastically.

OPERATION PYTHON DANCE (South East Nigeria) The conduct of operation Python Dance by the Nigerian Army in the South-East has substantially curtailed the activities of kidnappers and criminal elements associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

MILITARY HARDWARES AND PLATFORMS In a bold move to improve combat effectiveness and raise the morale of our fighting troops, this present administration has procured modern equipment for the Nigerian Armed Forces through Government-to-Government basis to remove vendors and reduce cost. Some of these equipments are Mine Resistant Ambush Protection vehicles, mine sweepers, mortals and ammunitions for the Nigerian Army, 60 inshore fast patrol boats, 2 new ships (NNS Unity and Centenary) and Falcon Eye Surveillance Project for the Nigerian Navy, while Mi-35M helicopters, Yabhon Flash 20 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and

others for the Nigerian Air Force.

EXTERNAL (GLOBAL) OPERATIONS One of the foreign policy objectives of Nigeria is to contribute to global security and project Nigeria’s image in the international community. This administration has made adequate effort to assess and improve the performance of the Nigerian contingent and their equipment status in order to increase Nigeria’s earning from United Nations reimbursements.

Nigerian troops are currently deployed in PSOs, which include United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) Sudan, ECOWAS Mission in Guinea Bissau (ECOMIB) and Multi-Dimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission (MINUSMA) in Mali. Nigeria also boasts Nigerian military personnel deployed as Military Observers/Staff Officers in other UN Missions.

Recently, Mr President and C-inC approved the deployment of battalion strength of Nigerian army personnel and their weapons to participate in the Islamic Military Alliance to fight global terrorism.

COMMITTEES During the period under review, the Ministry of Defence has inaugurated the following Committees: a. White Paper Committee to review the draft National Defence Policy. Accordingly, the final draft copy of the National Defence Policy and report of the White Paper Committee have been forwarded to Mr President for approval. b. Committee to advice on the planned handing over areas liberated by the military from Boko

Haram to civil law enforcement agencies. The report of the Committee has been forwarded to Mr President and the implementation stage of the recommendation is in progress. c.

Committee to collate actual troops’ strength in Operation LAFIYA DOLE aimed at establishing a workable framework for the prompt payment of allowances of troops in theatre of operation towards ensuring adequate welfare of soldiers. Accordingly, the Committee’s recommendations approved by Mr President are being implemented. d.

Consultative Committee on National Defence Statistics (CCNDS) to develop the Defence National Statistics Compendium that would be used to store Data on MOD and its Agencies.

REVIEW OF EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING A standing Committee to review existing Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and other countries was set up by the Ministry of Defence and a new Memorandum of Understanding signed during this period include 1. Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and France to expand the existing MoU on Maritime Security between the two countries to include some prevailing security challenges as well as issues that involve other services.

2. Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and South Africa to enhance defence cooperation between the two countries.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Armed Forces has conducted several research and development to enhance its capacity building and self-reliance. Some of them include two locally constructed platforms NNS KARADUWA (SDB II) and Tugboat Commander EDWIN UGWU by the Nigerian Navy as well as the production of Operational Gulma Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, hydraulic accumulator diaphragms for Mi-35 helicopters, light utility multi-role aircraft, replacement electrolyte for F-7Ni aircraft batteries and separation of Agusta 109 camera from its multi function display unit by the Nigerian Air Force. This has also helped to save cost.

ABANDONED STRATEGIC ASSESTS The Armed Forces of Nigeria have been able to reactivate/renovate abandoned strategic assets/ installations which were abandoned over several years. The Army has repaired a large number of Armour Fighting Vehicles and Armoured Personnel carriers which is aimed at enhancing its capacity for internal security/operations while the Nigerian Navy has upgraded its Hospital located in Calabar.

Also, the Nigerian Air Force has reactivated some of its aircraft and helicopters to enhance its effort in the on-going counter-insurgency operation in the North-East and other security challenges.

INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN MILITARIES The confidence in the present administration by the International Community has increased cooperation of the Armed Forces of Nige-

ria with militaries of neighbouring countries and other nations - especially in the areas of training, intelligence sharing and information management. This has led to the current Multi-National Joint Task Force Operations aimed at combating trans-border crime and Boko Haram insurgency.

Recently, Nigeria hosted the meeting of Ministers of Defence, Chiefs of Defence Staff and Heads of Security and Intelligence Services of Lake Chad Basin Commission Member Countries and Benin Republic.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP The MOD has explored the policy of Public Private Partnership to facilitate the development of the Defence Industrial Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) into a Military Industrial Complex. In line with this, a Defence Industry Seminar and Defence Committee meeting was held between Nigeria and South Africa from 18 – 19 and 20 – 21 July 2016 respectively. Also, military and civilian experts from DICON are currently undergoing tour of Military Industrial Complex of other developed and developing countries. These are aimed at encouraging transfer of military technology from developed nations for the production of military hardware for the Nigerian Armed Forces and identify areas of collaboration for the establishment of a Military Industrial Complex.

In the meantime, there are ongoing strategic moves to strengthen, review and enhance existing projects and platforms aimed at making Nigeria a safer, stable and secured entity for all.

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Army warns Arewa youths, says October 1 quit Quality education will yield notice to Igbos will be met with resistance higher productivity-Lawmaker Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Nigeria Army has issued a strong worded warning to the Arewa youths over the October 1 quit notice they issued to the Igbo living in the northern region of the county, saying that any move to disturb lives and properties of any citizen residing in any part of the country will be met with resistance. They stressed that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable.

The Commander, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major-General Rogers Nicholas, stated this at the weekend during the interagencies route march in Jos.

Represented by the Chief of Staff of the task force, Brigadier General Umar Tama Musa, Nicholas said the October 1 quit notice will be ward off by security operatives charging members of the public to go about their normal businesses.

He said, “at the highest level, a top meeting has taken place and we have also taken measures to ensure that peace is maintained in all areas and for the October 1, I don’t think it is feasible because the unity of Nigeria is at stake and the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable,” he said.

Daily Times reports that the atmosphere in Jos at the

weekend was that of cordial relationship as the military, police, Directorate of State Service (DSS), Immigration, Customs, Prison Service, Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NCDC) staged a peaceful road walk around the metropolis, starting from the OPSH headquarters.

The exercise was to demonstrate good conduct and discipline in line with the professional training that the officers were known for and to also register their presence that they are on ground and ever ready to

crush any force aimed at breaking down the law and order especially now that the nation has security challenges with various agitations across the country.

Musa said that the essence of the exercise is to enhance proficiency and synergy among security agencies in the state.

“The essence of this interagencies march is to foster unity among the security agencies across the country and most importantly to enhance synergy among us, because conducting a route march means we are working together and route march is part of training,” he stressed.

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member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Taofeek Adaranijo, has stressed the need for quality education to increase the nation’s productivity.

Speaking at the 2017 Awards and Honours Ceremony of Education District 1 in Lagos at the weekend, the lawmaker said that the country is currently at cross roads because people have failed to carry out their duties as expected of them.

According him, developed countries achieved greatness because the potentials of their education sector was well harnessed.

He said, “The sector you cover is a very important one in the growth and development of any nation.

Without education all the developed countries we so much cherish and talk about would not have been where they are presently, but they are there now thanks to the foundation they have laid for themselves.

“Because education is the source of knowledge, without knowledge you cannot build anything, without it you cannot develop anything. Without education you cannot discover any-

thing, without it we humans would not be different from animals. Without it we could not have known our creator.”

In her welcome address, the Tutor General Permanent Secretary, Lagos Education District 1, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufolayimika Ayandele, said the 11th edition of the awards ceremony was to honour the 5000 strong work force who contributed to the massive achievement recorded by the district in the last one year.

“The array of resourceful principals, dedicated teachers and support staff and over 3,000 diligent and hardworking students are here again to be rewarded and further motivated for better performance. Today’s ceremony is designed to honour those who have distinguished themselves through meticulous screening process and were adjudged to have made their marks in various cadres.

“The improvement of Our WASSCE result from 39 percent to 71 percent is a clear attestation that our public schools are good for our children to attend and perform excellently under the watch of our professionally qualified and competent workforce,” she said.

Fasting, prayer will restore Nigeria’s economy Officers and Officiating Priests, during the 2017 Army Day Celebration Interdenominational church service at All Saints’ Military Church in Abuja… recently.

How I was raped, defrauded by 2 brothers –Unilag graduate Titilope Joseph

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22-years-old lady (name withheld), on Monday narrated before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja how she was raped and defrauded by two brothers, Bright Nwachukwu and Chijindu Nwachukwu.

The brothers, Bright (31),and Chijindu (23) were both standing trial before Justice Josephine Oyefeso on two countries charge of rape and obtaining money by false pretense, an offense contrary to the Criminal law of Lagos state.

The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Led in evidence by the prosecutor, Mrs. C.K Tunji-Carrena, the Education Biology graduate and an entrepreneur, told the court that she met the 1st defendant, Bright on her to way to the University of Lagos

where she had just graduated to sort out a medical registration on February 12, 2017 at Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos. She said she has never met him prior to that day.

The witness said the defendant approached her in French language and asked her for an address of one Diamond warehouse to which she told him she did not know.

She also noted that there was a man beside Bright who asked her to describe the place to him if she knew there.

She however left the two men at the spot and checked her time after the conversation only for her to realize that she could not meet up with her appointment and decided to return home.

According to the witness, she met with the 1st defendant and the other man again on her way home and he asked the same question and she maintained she did not know

the place.

“I wanted to be on my way but the other man that was with him pleaded with me to help him and the man, Bright handed him some foreign currencies and he held my hand that we should follow him.

“At that moment, I didn’t know what I was doing again, I just followed them and we crossed to the other side of the road at Iyana-Ipaja and boarded a bus towards Sango. I paid the transport fare for the three of us and we later alighted at a bus-stop which I dint know the name.

“We took a tricycle to another place where we met the second defendant, Chijindu, who disguised as a store-keeper. He later brought out something that looked like a photo-film and washed it in a liquid and it turned into a N1000 note. He folded the money and asked me to take a bite and took an

oath that if I tell anyone of what is going to take place, I would die,” she said.

She further told the court that the 2nd defendant, Chijindu, told her to bring some money so that they can print more money but she did not have cash on her, and he collected her ATM card and headed to the bank.

While, they were away, the witness, who was left with the 1st defendant said, he asked her if she eats fish and she replied in the affirmative and he told her that she will die as the result of the oath she earlier had with him.

“I became so scared and I started crying and I pleaded with him that I don’t want to die. Bright then told me that the only option to avoid death is to have sex with me.

I started begging him again not to have sex with me but he eventually had his way.

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Shepherdin-Charge of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Idunnu, Joshua Parish, Gowon Estate, Senior Evangelist Prophet (Dr.) Abraham Oyebanji (JP), has called on Nigerians, irrespective of their religion, to go into sevenday fasting and prayers (between July 4 and 11) to ask for God’s forgiveness and way forward for peace and progress of the nation.

The prophet who is also the founding president of Gethsemane Crusader Worldwide, an apostolic arm of the parish, said this during an exclusive interaction with the Daily Times recently in Lagos.

The prophet said the source of Nigeria’s problem is sin, noting that people are no more doing the will of God, as a result of which both the peace and economy of the country had been threatened, adding that hard time awaits Nigerians.

He however said that with the seven-day prayer and fasting, “the glory of our dear country would be restored. Nigeria would be great again and people will be showing interest in Nigerian economy.

Almighty God, according to him, is the only way out of our economic woes.

He also advised Nigerian leaders to seek the face of God and his righteousness, (quoting Matthew 6:33, John 16:33).

He enjoined Nigerian political class to serve people with zeal and integrity with a mission and vision in focusing and improving the economy rather than see politics as a do-or-die affair.

According to the cleric, “let us be closer to God as the only solution to the myriad of problems facing the country. God says, Nigerians should turn back to Him and pray against natural disaster and ethnic war.”

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Salary: Abia teachers protest shift to LGAs Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

ÏÏÏ Teachers in Abia state

on Tuesday protested against the ongoing constitutional amendment aimed at granting autonomy to local governments.

Led by the state chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Chizobem Akparanta, the teachers carried placards as they marched along the streets singing solidarity songs to express their grievances over moves to confine the responsibility of payment of primary school teachers’ salaries in the local governments as envisaged in the Some of the placards

read: ‘We say no dark age of non-payment of salaries’; ‘Foundation of education under threat in Nigeria’; ‘Basic education is a right and must be protected’; ‘Save primary education from imminent collapse’; ‘Our children’s future must be secured.’

Speaking at a press conference prior to the commencement of the rally, Comrade Akparanta expressed the apprehension of the teachers over their fate if the payment of the teachers’ salaries are moved back to local government system, stating that teachers still remember with sadness their experience between 1990 and 1994 when local governments were in charge of paying their sala-

ries, adding that that era was characterized by zero salary, incessant strikes and high rate of school dropouts.

“We say no to the dark age of non-payment of salaries.

We want to go back to the good old days when teachers’ salary was paid by the NPEC (National Primary Education commission),” he said with nostalgia, explaining that NUT “is not against local government autonomy” rather their concern remained that government should uphold the provision of the 1999 Constitution which stipulates that the funding and management of primary education is a function of the respective state governments.”

“NUT wishes to state in clear and unambiguous terms that the current Constitutional arrangement under the 1999 Constitution for the provision and maintenance of primary education by state governments should be sustained,” he said, noting that it was based on the constitutional provisions that the Supreme Court in ruling on the case of Attorneygeneral of the federation Vs Attorney-General of Abia state and 35 other (2002) held that “in so far as primary education is concerned a local government council only participates with the state government in its provision and maintenance.”

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Rivers police confirm family of six dead from generator fumes Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏThe

Rivers Police Command has confirmed that the death of a family of six whose decomposing bodies were found by neighbours in their residence at Rumuomosi , in Obio/ Akpo Local Government Area of the state, occurred after they inhaled what was believed to be fumes from a generator set.

Spokesman of the command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, disclosed that the decomposing bodies of the six members of the family were discovered only last Monday when the neighbours noticed their absence for the past four days and raised alarm.

The police image maker said that the remains of the family members have since been deposited in a mortuary. He advised people to keep their generation sets away from where the fume could harm them.

Recall that on Monday, neighbours of the family discovered the decomposing bodies at their residence on Salvation Street. The neighbours had gone in search of them when they realized that not one of them had been

seen since last Friday.

The discovery threw the residents in a mourning mood. The family was made up of the father, mother, and four children. The ages of the children were said to be 6, 4, 3 and seven months.

The police evacuated the bodies on Monday afternoon.

According to the landlord, who asked for anonymity “because the police was then investigating the matter” said he saw the family last on Friday morning.

The landlord told journalists that “Their generator was on when I returned home on Friday evening and I presumed they were inside the house. I didn’t see them on Saturday. I also did not see any of them on Sunday.”

He continued: “My junior brother called me this afternoon while I was at work to intimate me that something was happening at my house, so I rushed down here. I am in shock.”

One of the neighbours who saw the bodies when the police arrived to evacuate them said they were lying down on the floor which suggested that the family might have been watching television and perhaps slept off in the process, leaving the television and generator on.

LBS Alumni commends Glo at President’s dinner ÏÏÏThe L-R: Director, International and Special Projects, RUSSEL, Sergey Chestrey; Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, Udovichenko Nikolayevich and Deputy Head of Russian delegation to the First Session of Nigeria-Russia Joint Commission on Economic, Science and Technical Cooperation, Dianov Yuryevich, during a plenary session of the Nigeria-Russia Joint Commission in Abuja… recently.

Airports Council International Secretary-General, visits Nigeria Miriam Humbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Minister of

state for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has hailed Airports Council International (ACI), Africa for electing a Nigerian, Engineer Salem Dunoma as the President of the organisation.

The minister said this yesterday when the SecretaryGeneral, ACI Africa, Ali Tounsi(Tunisia) paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

Sirika said ACI Africa has be doing great in the country and that Nigeria has benefited a lot from its activities in form of training, tips on concessioning of airports and improvement of airports.

The minister added that the country would appreciate the assistance of ACI Africa

by way of advice on Human Resource development and instituting programmes that will help airport economy. He further said the sector was ready to partner with ACI Africa to enhance development in the aviation sector.

The Minister asked that an arrangement be put in place immediately for training of relevant people in the ministry and agencies by experts from ACI. The Secretary-General, Ali Tounsi has earlier said the reason for his visit was to explore areas of possible collaboration with the ministry on the development of the aviation sector, especially the development of the airports in the area of safety, security and economy.

Mr. Tounsi who visited

the minister in the company of the recently elected President of the Council, Engr.

Salem Dunoma, charged the country to take advantage of Dunoma’s position for maximum benefits from the programmes of the Council Airport Council International is the association of the world’s airports. It is a non profit organisation, with the prime purpose of advancing the interest of airports and to promote professional excellence in airport management and operations.

ACI Africa’s mission is to act as an economic catalyst on the African continent while providing effective and quality airport services to stakeholders. It has the objective of contributing to the improvement of a secure,

safe and sustainable development of aviation in Africa, to cooperate with regional actors of the industry and others for the improvement of aviation system in Africa and its public perception on a regional and international scale, contribute to the increase of the professional excellence and conformity with the international standards and best practices in the African airport and influence local and regional legislation/ regulations for the benefit of airport operators in Africa.

On hand to receive the Secretary-General with the minister was the Ministry Permanent Secretary, Sabiu Zakari, Chief Executives of Aviation Agencies and the top Management in the Ministry.

Lagos Business School Alumni Association (LBSAA), on Sunday, waxed lyrical and commended the nation’s leading telecommunications giant, Globacom, for its support for the association on the occasion of its 25th annual President’s Dinner.

Making the commendation in Lagos on Sunday during the dinner, LBSAA President, Mrs. Bola Adesola, expressed appreciation to Globacom for its continued support for the association irrespective of the challenging economic situation in the country.

The high profile dinner was graced by professionals from all walks of life, including captains of industry and products of the prestigious institution with their friends and relations. It was held at the New Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

LBSAA constitutes an important part of the Lagos Business School community, because it is through its alumni’s activities and involvement that LBS achieves its long term objective of propagating excellence at the

workplace.

It was created as a platform for members of the association who have completed Executive or Degree programmes at the Lagos Business School to network with the leading lights of corporate Nigeria.

Globacom entered into an agreement with LBSAA in 2016 to be the exclusive telecoms sponsor of the dinner for five years and the 2017 edition which is the second in the series was attended by approximately 1000 people from Nigeria and the Diaspora.

In a press statement, Globacom said it was proud and excited to collaborate with such a high profile association.

The company also gave kudos to members of the association for the immense contributions they had made to nation building through the promotion of productivity, professionalism and corporate excellence in the economy.

At the event, Globacom showcased its cutting edge 4G network which is highly regarded because of its most extensive coverage of Nigeria.

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IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF LAGOS STATE IN THE IKEJA MAGISTRATE DISTRICT HOLDEN AT IKEJA SUIT NO: FCI/42/17 IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF THE CHILD AMUIKI JOY JOSEPH - (AGE 15 YEARS) BETWEEN 1. MR. AYODEJI ADEOSUN 2. MRS. ELOMESE ADEOSUN (NEE UGHULU JOSEPH) AND 1. MR HENRY UGHULU JOSEPH 2. MRS. STELLA JOSEPH (NEE SAMUEL) TAKEN NOTICE THAT MAGISTRATE COURT 2, IKEJA WILL BE MOVED ON THE 12TH JULY, 2017 FOR: AN ORDER APPOINTING AND/OR VESTING THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THE CHILD, AMUIKI JOY JOSEPH ON THE APPLICANTS HEREIN; MR AYODEJI ADEOSUN AND MRS. ELOMESE ADEOSUN (NEE UGHULU JOSEPH) SIGNED: OBAYEMI MAKANJU ASSOCIATION OF VEGETABLES AND AGRO-RESOURCES FARMERS AND DEALERS This is to inform the General public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C ‘ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. ANUCHAMBA STEPHEN NWABEKE - CHAIRMAN 2. NNATA HOPE CHINYERE - GENERAL SECRETARY 3. IRONDI JOSEPH OMERENMA - MEMBER 4. JAIYE-SIMI MARY OGECHI - MEMBER 5. NWAOKEKE FELICIA NKECHI - MEMBER 6. UGWUKA HENRY IHEANYI - MEMBER 7. CHIBUISI BOLADE GODSON MEMBER 8. ONYEUKWU ONYEBUCHI EMMANUEL - MEMBER 9. GILBERT LEVI - MEMBER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To improve the livelihood of vegetable and fruit farmers by empowering them to carry on vegetable and fruit production, value addition and marketing as a profitable venture in a sustainable way.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris crescent off Aguiyi ironsi street maitama, Abuja Signed by: NNATA HOPE CHINYERE (GENERAL SECRETARY)

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THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. LAWAL, NOJEEM OLAWALE 2. YUSUF, LATEEF OWOLABI 3. ABDUL GANIYU, KOLAWOLE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To safeguard the interests of shareholders.

Any Objections to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 tigris crescent off aguiyi ironsi street, maitama Abuja. Within 28days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OLUBUNMI MORENIKE DARAMAJA 2. OLUBUKONLA FANIRAN 3. MISAN ERESANARA 4. ABIOLA ADEOLU IDOWU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:( 1) To be The Foremost Non-Profit Organization In The Prevention And Management Of Hepatitis And Other Related Diseases In West Africa (2)To Contribute To The Elimination Of Hepatitis And Other Related Diseases In West Africa Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY :Misan Eresanara Esq. Misan Eresanara & Company (Solicitors) 8A Lalupon Close, SW Ikoyi, Lagos

This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OGUNBA ABIOLA ADEBAYO (MR.) 2. BENTIL OLUSHOLA GLADYS (MRS.) 3. OGUNBA OLUJIMI ABOSEDE (MR.) 4.ONASANYA ABIODUN IDOWU (MRS.) 5.OGUNBA ALABA OLUSEGUN (MR) 6. OGUNBA ADENEYE OLUSANYA (MR.) THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To Provide Support For OGunba Descendants In Education, Health And Other Social / Human Needs 2. Raise People Who Would Be achievers In Their Chosen Fields Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

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CHAPEL OF GOD’S GLORY INT’L BADAGRY

SHALOM REMNANT ADVENIST CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

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

The trustee names (1) Rev. Ahove Emmanuel Mawule (General Oversee) (2) Mr. Agboje Jude (secretary) (3) Pastor. ( mrs) Kuton Base (Treasurer) (4) Elder. Whetode Mike Adoku (5) Rev. Akoja Oluwafemi Akindele Aims and objective: (1) To propagate the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(2) To make Christian eligible for the kingdom of God through the teaching of the word of God he word of God Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitaima, Abuja within 28 days of this publication

This is to inform the general public that the above name church applied for registration to corporate affairs commission under part c” of the companies and allied matter act no.1of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Apostle Goodhope Okechukwu Onyekachi 2. Mrs Happiness Okechukwu 3.Elder Promise Maduabuchi Aaron 4.Elder David Chibuike Onyenso AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1. To propagate the 3 Angels message and the Everlasting gospel of the second coming of Jesus Christ.

2. To convert the world to God. Any objection to Registration should be forward to the registrar general corporate affairs commission no.420 Tigris crescent off Aguiyi ironsi street PMB198 Maitama District Abuja within 28days of the publication.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rev. Fr. Ifeanyi Samuel Akaraonye........Chiarman 2. Engr. Ifeanyi Greg Ntiwunka.

3. Rosita Nkeiruka Agomuo 4. Chief Joseph Onwumere Ehioma AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To build progressive self- reliant communities.

2. To adopt a holistic approach in providing healthcare and rehabilitative care services.

3. To bring succor to the less privileged through financial aid to start small scale businesses.

4. To provide scholarship to indigent students and aid skills development in the community.

5. To do all such other lawful things as may be considered incidental to the attainment of the above objects or any of them.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BY BARR. OBIAGELI E. ARIGUZO (SOLICITOR)

FG plans community policing *Aimed to tackle kidnapping, robbery, violence crimes

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÎÎÎThe

federal government on Tuesday said it would soon unfold a new policy on community policing to address kidnapping, robbery and other violent crimes across the country.

The announcement came amidst calls by security experts for state police at a book launch titled “Law on prevention and detection of crimes by the police in Nigeria ,” written by former Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase.

Speaking at the event yesterday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, explained that the policy would in-

volve retired Inspectors - General of Police whose experience and expertise would be exploited to address the security challenges in the country and for the IG to be in Abuja and control crimes in the remote parts of the country.

He said , “ There is no way we can continue running the police as constituted , very soon , we would come out with a policy on community policing . For our brothers who have retired as IGs, they would have roles to play very soon . “ For us to continue this old way of policing our country, I don ’ t think it

can work and it is not working . We have to look at other parts of the world, how they are doing it. “ Sitting down in Abuja , an IG policing every part of the country and being in charge of the welfare of all policemen, there are concerns and challenges , but the challenges are supposed to be addressed . ” He noted that the fear about decentralization of the police was unnecessary and could be addressed , adding that the same concern was expressed before the granting of private television and radio licences .

He encouraged the elite to allow their children to join the force to improve

the quality of the personnel.

A former Cross Rivers state governor, Donald Duke called for state police and recruitment of more policemen, arguing that the decentralization of the police is the greatest deterrent to crime .

“We must quickly attain at least 500, 000 Federal Police from the current 350, 000 or thereabout and about the same number at the State level . The decentralization of policing and presence is the greatest deterrent to crime and allows for better monitoring and intelligence gathering,” he said.

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HEAVENLY WISDOM PROMOTION 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) ENGR. PROF A. PETER ONWUALU - CHAIRMAN 2) BARR. DAVE OTURU - SECRETARY 3) PROF. ISSAC U. ASUZU 4) ENGR. PROF GODWIN O. CHUKWUMA 5) CHIEF DR (HON) GEORGE IDODO-UMEH 6) BARR. DR. GODWIN ADOLOR 7) ENGR. DR CHUDI IFEAKOR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE AID TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED & WIDOWS ( 2.) TO ORGANISE QUARTERLY YOUTH RETREAT ON: RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, FINANCIAL, ECONOMICAL & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3). TO ORGANISE CHARITY VISITS TO PRISONS, MOTHERLESS/ORPHANAGE HOMES, HOSPITALS & LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (4.) TO MEET ON REGULAR BASIS TO DELIBRATE UPON MATTERS OF COMMON INTEREST TO NIGERIANS (5.) TO ENCOURAGE MORAL VALUES IN YOUTHS (6.) TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 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

Reps to probe MDAs’ contracts award from 2010

ÎÎÎ The House of Represen-

tatives on Tuesday mandated its standing committees overseeing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to verify assets from contracts awarded by the MDAs from 2010 to date.

This followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Kehinde Agboola and seven others.

Moving the motion, Agboola accused the MDAs of not giving proper accounts for their assets since 2010.

He also said that they failed to maintain adequate records of their assets as required by paragraphs 2106 and 2128 of the financial regulations.

Agboola explained that most MDAs, in proposing award of contracts for capital, consultancy and supplies, made provisions for purchase of assets such as vehicles, computers and earth moving equipment in their bills of

quantity.

He, however, said that the assets were usually not purchased or accounted for, adding that in most cases, the costs were deducted from final payment to contractors without any of the assets being traced.

“This has accounted for the loss of over N2 trillion in the last five years,’’ Agboola alleged.

He also expressed concern over MDAs which disposed assets without due process and failed to pay N50 billion revenue accruing from such sales into government coffers.

“If nothing is done to check these nefarious activities, corruption will remain endemic in the public sector and revenue leakages will persist,’’ he said.

In his contribution, Rep. Nicholas Ossai (Delta-PDP) urged the standing committees to brace up to the challenge and ensure that they held the MDAs accountable.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

EXTRATIME

Enyeama out of Lille 1st eleven

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ortugal’s Euro 2016 hero Eder, Nigeria legend Vincent Enyeama and France international Rio Mavuba are among 11 players who have been frozen out over the summer by new Lille coach Marcelo Bielsa.

After being appointed by the club’s new owner, Gerard Lopez, on a two-year deal in May, Bielsa immediately set about reshaping the squad that finished 11th in Ligue 1 last season.

While the former Argentina, Chile and Marseille boss has added to the players at his disposal, he also informed a number of long-serving squad members not to report for preseason training on June 19, and only to start preparing for the new campaign on July 3.

Onazi quits Trabzonspor over unpaid wages

Among them is Eder, 29, who scored the winning goal in last summer’s European Championship final against France, which helped earn him a permanent move to Lille from Swansea City on a four-year deal.

Mavuba, 33, was a member of France’s 2014 World Cup squad and has made nearly 300 Ligue 1 appearances for the club since joining in 2008, and 34-year-old former Nigeria international goalkeeper Enyeama, who moved to Lille in 2011, are also among those ostracised by their new boss.

On Monday, Enyeama tweeted a selfie with some of his fellow outcasts, who also include Montenegro international Marko Basa, France international Marvin Martin and Zambia defender Stoppila Sunzu, stating: “Always a pleasure to be back with the team.”

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NFF commend referee Joseph Ogabor

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he leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, led by the President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Monday lauded the performance of Referee Joseph Ogabor in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 27 clash between Lobi Stars of Makurdi and Rangers International of Enugu.

NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC chairman, Shehu

Dikko, had disclosed at the opening ceremony of the FIFA MA Elite Course that he received heartwarming phone calls from the management of visiting team, Rangers FC (who lost 1-3) to the effect that Ogabor had an excellent outing in the game played at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.

All dignitaries in the hall, from NFF President Pin-

nick to the NFF Executive Committee members and NRA executives, devoted minutes to praising the Ogabor, who also emerged tops at a recent Confederation of African Football referee course in Cairo, Egypt.

“We need more of Ogabors in Nigerian football, Young referees who care for nothing other than to achieve excellence, through upholding the values of integrity and fairness. The NFF is proud of you and will continue to monitor your performance, just as we will work assiduously with the NRA to produce more referees who are committed to officiating matches according to the laws of the game,” Pinnick said.

igeria international Ogenyi Onazi has terminated his contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor over unpaid wages.

The 24-year-old played the final two months of last season without pay.

His agent and former Nigeria international Ayodele Stephen Makinwa says they have written to the club with their decision.

“Now we are looking for a quick solution with regards his next destination,” Makinwa told BBC Sport.

“We have an agreement with the club which strictly states that the player has a right to terminate his contract if the club failed to pay him for two months or more.

“We’ve taken a decision based on the violation of this agreement as Onazi is being owed for more than the stipulated period.”

Onazi only joined Trabzonspor on a four-year deal from Italian side Lazio last August.

The Turkish club refused to comment on the situation when contacted by BBC Sport.

Algeria’s Carl Medjani and Ghana striker Majeed Waris both recently quit the Turkish club following a dispute over unpaid wages.

Onazi

Maikaba reveals tough Champions league target

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kwa United head coach, Abdul Maikaba has revealed the management of the club gave him a Champions League target shortly before he completed his switch from Wikki Tourists.

Maikaba led Wikki to a thirdplace finish in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) last season as the Bauchi club finished behind Enugu Rangers and Rivers United in the overall classifications.

The tactician has now exclusively told supersport.com that his brilliant track record prompted his new employers to raise the bar with regards to what they require him to achieve with the ‘Promise Keepers’ this term.

“I left a team that I helped qualify for the Caf Confederation Cup (Wikki Tourists) to join Akwa United at the start of this

season, so the objective was to repeat the same project here,” Maikaba revealed.

“Immediately I accepted the offer to become the coach of Akwa United I asked the management what their target was for the season.

“They (Akwa United management) told me that if I could finish in fourth and third positions with Wikki Tourists in my first and second seasons respectively, they’d expect me to go one better and finish in second place at least with Akwa this season.

“I accepted the challenge and I think we are on course to achieve that,” he said.

United is currently in third place on the NPFL standings this term, but the Uyo club endured a tumultuous start to the campaign, failing to win in their first five matches in the NPFL. They finally got off the mark

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with a victory over Remo Stars in Uyo on matchday six and have subsequently grown from strength to strength.

Maikaba said he was not worried about turning the corner during those difficult early days.

“The beginning of every journey is always complicated so I told my players not to panic.

“We struggled a lot in the first month as we did not win in the first five match days but once we defeated Remo Stars on match day six, everything changed for the better.

“Now, we must stay focused and try to get over the finish line,” he concluded.

Akwa United have suffered just one defeat in their last 10 NPFL matches.

The Promise Keepers, currently third on the NPFL standings, have amassed 43 points from 26 matches this season.

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FCTA committed to providing adequate housing for AT4 residents, says Bello

Gwagwalada Council boss commends FCTA’s policy advocacy programme AT2 FCT residents urged to embrace immunisation exercise ÏÏÏ Minister of the FCT,

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle), with members of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Alumni Association, when they paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja...Monday.

FCT minister wants Alumni associations involved in funding schools Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has said there is need for more active participation of ex-students in the funding of universities in the country in order to improve the overall standard of these schools.

The Minister, who made this disclosure while receiving the Alumni Association of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria led by the President, Prof. Ahmed Tijani Mora, that paid him a courtesy visit, said reliance on Federal Government funding alone for tertiary institutions is no longer sustainable as there are too many issues competing for the lean resources of government.

Malam Bello said Alumni associations have to take a lot of initiatives and drive as is the case in other intentionally renowned universities

around the world, to ensure that universities in the country continue to function and play their roles in the society.

He said: “We do know that many of the internationally renowned universities in the world basically are now being run by funds from investments and more importantly also, funds from their Alumni associations. Usually, it is these funds that were used to provide the initial investments that keep the universities running. Any country, especially in the western world that you speak of, you will be able to identify one or two universities where the alumni associations are very strong.”

Bello stated that the country could benefit from the huge remittances that Nigerians make to Alumni associations of foreign universities, stressing that it would not be out of place if Nigerians also showed concern for the welfare of schools in the country as government is no longer

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able to fund these schools the way it did in the past due to dwindling resources.

The FCT Minister, however, praised the resourcefulness of the current ABU Alumni Association for the numerous capital intensive projects it has embarked upon to improve the overall welfare of the school, saying this would not have been possible without a strong leadership and highly motivated administrative officials at its secretariat.

Bello while acknowledging the huge challenge in accomplishing these tasks, said the most important thing is not really the amount raised, but the ability to sustain it on a long term basis, no matter how little it is.

“That sustainability will not be possible if we don’t have an Executive Council (Exco) that is very strong like your own and probably also, in addition to the exco, having a crop of full time highly paid, highly dedicated staff to run the administration of the secretariat. There is no doubt that the current exco of the Alumni association will be able to build on the great work done by the previous exco as well as the other previous leadership of the Alumni

association,” the Minister stressed.

Bello who stated that the ABU has the advantage of having most of its alumni in various institutions of the Federal Government in the FCT, most notably the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), advised the current exco to reach out to these individuals, including those that are now retired to encourage them to participate in its activities.

He assured that the FCT Administration will provide the association with all the needed support through the FCT branch, especially on some of the requests it has made to the FCT Minister.

Earlier in his remarks, the President, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Alumni Association, Prof.

Ahmed Tijani Mora, said the ABU is the largest University in Nigeria, West Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, and by extension, the Alumni Association is the largest with over 800,000 students having graduated from the university.

He listed four major projects that the current NEC of the association is carrying out, including an overhead pedestrian bridge at the North Gate, ABU, across the busy Zaria-Sokoto

Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has appealed to residents of the territory to ensure that all children under the age of five benefit from the forthcoming House-toHouse Immunization exercise scheduled from July 8 to 11, 2017.

In a broadcast from his office on Monday, July 3, 2017, Malam Bello reiterated the dangers of lack of immunization on children to include permanent paralysis and deformity.

According to him, “immunization against polio and other immunizable childhood diseases is a sure way to guarantee a healthy future for the child and stem the disabilities that are likely to result from deformities.”

The Minister therefore called on all FCT residents to make sure all children less than five years of age are taken to any of the FCT health facilities for routine immunization and other child survival interventions being rolled out during this round of immunization exercise.

He disclosed that the FCT Administration has put all personnel and logistics in place to ensure a successful implementation of the current campaign while urging parents and guardians to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this vaccination exercise for the welfare of the child.

The Minister called on all traditional rulers, community and religious leaders as well as all residents to join hands with the FCT Administration in the effort to eradicate polio, not only from the FCT but also from Nigeria.

The current round is coming against the background of the reinvigorated effort by Nigeria to return to its former position as a polio free nation.

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Gwagwalada Council boss commends Street begging unacceptable, unhealthy to society –Comrade Tsoho FCTA’s policy advocacy programme ÏÏÏ

A Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) and Principal of the FCT Vocational Rehabilitation Centre, Comrade Bala Tsoho Musa, has condemned begging in its entirety in the FCT and the country in general, urging them to “find something with their hands” instead of indulging in begging which was dehumanizing and unacceptable.

He had this message for the handicapped persons who take advantage of their condition, including able-bodied persons who turn begging into a lucrative profession in Abuja, during presentation of food items to the needy for Sallah celebration, penultimate weekend.

Comrade Tsoho, who stated this while responding on behalf of eight beneficiary groups who were presented with cows, bags of rice and cartoons of vegetable oil to enable them celebrate Eid el fitr, expressed gratitude to the FCT Administration and prayed

Allah’s protection and guidance for the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, for making it possible for them to celebrate with smiles and hope.

Accordingly, one cow, five full bags of rice and five cartoons of vegetable oil each, totaling eight cows, 40 big bags of rice and 40 cartoons of vegetable oil, were presented to representatives of eight groups of the needy in the FCT. Making the presentations on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Director of Protocol, Alhaji Musa Sani Daura, stated that the donation was borne out of the good spirited nature of the FCT Minister and the need for everyone to fully take part in celebration of Sallah, in line with Islamic injunctions.

He further explained that donation of food items to those who need them during nationally recognised festive periods like Christmas, Sallah and Easter were a

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Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Hon. Adamu Mustapha Danze, has lauded the ongoing policy advocacy and sensitisation exercise of the Federal Capital Territory Administration.

The sensitisation programme is targeted at educating the residents of the Federal Capital Territory Administration on the policy and aspirations of the present administration as a means of bridging the gap of total ignorance, which causes disunity among the people.

Speaking during the FCTAs visit to Gwagwalada Area Council, Chairman of the Area council, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Mohammed Kasim, said the public enlightenment exercise is all about giving the right information to the people.

Kasim said that information is very important because this is the only way that people at the grass-

roots level will be able to key into programmes that will be beneficial to them.

He said this when the Head of the Public Enlightenment team, Mrs. Josie Mudasiru, and her team paid a courtesy visit to the Area Council.

Mrs. Mudasiru told him about the Administration’s projects in road construction, agriculture, sanitation, security and education, stating that two of the newly approved schools are to be sited in Gwagwalada Area Council.

The Vice Chairman said they were happy with the Administration of Muhammad Musa Bello and his Permanent Secretary, Dr. Batope Ajakaiye, who flagged off the sale of farming implements on behalf of the Minister.

According to Kasim, the sale of farming tools at a subsidised rate has received commendation across the wards in our Area Council, adding “we have also asked our Agriculture and Natural Resources Department to support in line with the

Minister’s effort’.

At the palace of the Aguma of Gwagwalada, HRH Mohammed Magaji, the team was received by the District Head, Alhaji Mohamadu Lakai.

The District Head said they were happy with the message from the administration. He said it is more than a message because majority of the policies favour the people of Gwagwalada Area Council, but however called on the FCT Minister to look into the cost of education in the FCT. At the Government Day Secondary School, Mrs. Josie Mudasiru asked the students to shun cultism and all forms of vices that will hinder them from making progress in the future.

She urged them to walk hard in their academics so that they can benefit from the administration’s Scholarship scheme.

Mudasiru also educated the students about the 112 emergency number, how and when to use him.

Over aged disqualification: FCT threatens to pull out of NSSF competitions ÏÏÏThe Federal Capital Territory

Administration, through its Sports department, has ordered with immediate effect, the organisers of the All Nigerian Secondary Schools Football competition, to show scientific means and proof as reason for the disqualification of entire students presented by it to this year’s final competition, which technically knocked the FCT out of the competition.

The Chairman of the FCT Football Association, Alhaji Musa Saeed Talle, in the wake of the inhuman treatment, has asked the organisers of the Annual All Nigerian Secondary Schools Football Competition popularly known as “NNPC/ Shell Cup,” the Nigeria Secondary Schools Federation (NSSF), to tender an unreserved apology to the residents and government of the Federal Capital Territory for the embarrassment it caused her representatives in the just concluded Zonal qualifiers of the 2017 edition of the NNPC/Shell Football Cup Competition held in Katsina.

Speaking during a visit to monthly Congress of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), FCT Chapter, Alhaji Talle said that the entire football stakeholders in Abuja have remained bitter over how their representatives in that competition were treated and embarrassed in the zonal eliminations of the Championship.

He said: “For the records, it would interest you to know that the representative of FCT in the tournament always emerged from the Annual FCT Principals Cup Competition organised by the FCT Football Association in collaboration with the FCT Secondary Education Board.

“During the Principal’s Cup, we ensure that schools who took part are students who are within the stipulated age, and are bonafide students of the schools they are representing. In this year’s edition, we presented the FOSLA Academy Karshi, Abuja, the Champions of our last edition of the Principals Cup. The school was grouped alongside other eight schools in Katsina for the Zonal eliminations where one qualifier will emerge. Unfortunately to us, only ten players scaled through the assumed screening processes adopted by the organisers, which basically is through facial appearances and body built. It would not have bothered us since that remains the only accepted means the organisers of the competition could adopt in this digital age, but the dropping of all the players from the same school that played up to the finals in the 2016 edition of the COPA Coca-Cola and Etisalat U-15 Football competitions organised by the same Federation was more embarrassing “.

Continuing, the FCT FA boss, who holds the title of Daniyan Karshi, said: “It is laughable that earlier in the year, the NSSF invited one of the players from the school, Chidera Prosper Ojukwu, who emerged as the highest goal scorer in both the 2016 COPA Coca-Cola and Etisalat U-15 tournaments, scoring 32 goals in all, to the press conference to usher in the 2017 edition of the COPA Coca-Cola. The boy was invited as an “Ambassador” of the tournament. Only for the organisers to disqualify same boy from the Shell Cup which was meant for U-17 players barely two months after”.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle), being immunised against meningitis, while Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Rilwan Mohammed (left) looks on in Abuja…recently.

FCTA repatriates 789 prostitutes to home states

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Muhammad Musa Bello, has disclosed that over 789 prostitutes and other destitute have been repatriated by the FCTA to their various states of origin within the last two years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Bello disclosed this to newsmen at a media parley in Abuja recently.

According to him, “Majority of these numbers were repatriated back to their respective neighbouring states after proper profiling and rehabilitation.”

He stated that government was determined to ensure that “women, youths, children and the vulnerable in FCT are adequately catered for.”

Acting Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat (SDS), Irene Adebola Elegbede, who spoke on

behalf of the minister, said it was almost impossible to eradicate the world’s oldest profession from the FCT. She said: “You cannot eradicate the profession; you can only try to contain it. It is the oldest profession. We are trying to discourage commercial sex workers in FCT, but they are smarter than us, they work as cartels.

“When you dislodge or arrest them in a particular place, they migrate to another place. We arrested some in Apo, within the twinkle of an eye, able-bodied men were begging us to release them. We need to cooperate; if every man decides to be disciplined, we won’t see them.

“We should collaborate to reduce their numbers on our streets. If there is no demand, there won’t be supply. We even trained some of

them in different vocations as a better alternative to prostitution and gave them start-off kits and startup capital, but, surprisingly, after some months, we saw them on the streets again.”

The SDS boss seized the opportunity to urge members of the National Assembly to expedite action on a stiffer legal framework that would help in addressing the daunting challenge of beggars, miscreants and commercial sex workers.

Speaking more on the activities of commercial sex workers, she said: “We have a mobile court, where we take them to serve as deterrent to others, but you would see human rights activists coming to pay for them. Initially, the fine was N200 but it was increased to N2, 000.

And after they are released, they go back to the streets immediately.”

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GSS Gwagwalada student wins $630 US Embassy debate competition ÏÏÏA

Senior Secondary School (SSS) student of Government Secondary School (GSS), Gwagwalada, Master Confidence Eru, has emerged winner of the United States Embassy-sponsored debate for students of schools in Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Eru, alongside another student, Master Olarewaju Lattifah, were adjudged the two best and subsequently earned a three-week trip to the US where they were trained on different topics from entrepreneurship to leadership. Aside this, Eru received a grant of $630 (about N226, 800).

Obviously, the sheer academic brilliance of the duo spoke for them during the competition, hence the reward.

Narrating how Eru was selected, during the commissioning of the e-library and other projects in the school, principal of GSS, Gwagwalada, Malam Mohammed Sani, said it all started when the anchor of the Pan African Youth Leadership programme (PAYSLP), which is for Federal Government schools, Mr. Tolu Cole, was on his way to one of the Federal Government Colleges, but had to stop because he was amazed by the serene environment of GSS, Gwagwalada.

According to Sani, the anchor’s surprise came against the backdrop of information that the school has a large population, yet no student was seen loitering around or outside the gate. Out of curiosity, the principal added, Cole came into the school to inquire if there are students in the classrooms, to which he received a positive response and was asked to wait for break time, which he did.

At break time, Cole was reportedly surprised at the sight of the teeming population of students and how efficient the teachers were in controlling them while also creating a conducive learning environment.

According to the principal, it was at this point that Cole decided to feature the school in a debate organised for students. Master Eru subsequently emerged top.

Sharing his experience, an excited Eru said upon their return, he received a grant of $630 based on his proposal to execute a project at a location of his choice.

According to him, he chose his school for the establishment of the e-library as he had observed with concern that the reading culture among the youth had lost its value, a development, he believed, was caused by their addiction to social media.

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FCTA set to utilise 274,000 hectares of farm lands

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boost and diversification of internally generated revenue for the Federal Capital Territory Administration, the present administration is indeed exploring agricultural opportunities to ensure full utilization of the entire lands mapped out for agriculture in the capital city.

This is also in response to numerous hews and cries over perceived wrong allocation of farm lands to structural developers in the FCT. The administration, in a recent launch of farm inputs to farmers across the FCT, reiterated its commitment to ensuring sustainable food security for residents of the FCT through the implementation of necessary policies that will help to harness the vast agricultural poten-

tials of FCT and transform the sector into one that will enable wealth creation, employment for the teeming youths and provide a boost for foreign exchange earning not just for the FCT but the country at large.

This is the sole responsibility of Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), one of the six Secretariats of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

With an estimated 274,000 hectares of the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT’s) out of the approximately 8000 square kilometers land mass earmarked for farming purposes, the nation’s capital no doubt has enormous potentials in the agricultural sector.

A curious look at this mission and potentials vis-à-vis activities of the Secretariat, in barely two years of the present FCTA, indicates that ARDS is unarguably on the right path of delivering on its mandate, at least judging by the lingering reces-

sion.

In a bid to further promote farming in Abuja, to empower the people through agriculture and ensure food security, the Administration recently flagged off sale of farm inputs at 50 per cent discount to enable small scale farmers produce more, both in quantity and quality, and as well harvest more yields. Some of these farm inputs include fertilizers, pesticides and machine tools, to mention a few.

Records have shown that it has also registered not less than 9,000 farmers who would immensely benefit from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme, which is mainly targeted at changing the lives of small-holder farmers who are into rice and soya beans by not only lending them funds but also linking them with the market that requires their produce.

FCT raises awareness on depression

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Worried by the increasing prevalence of depression as a health condition, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified its awareness and education campaign, as part of its preventive measure against the scourge.

Acting Secretary, FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), Mrs. Alice Odey Achu, who noted that depression is one of the top ten causes of death among teenagers, young adults and adults in recent times in the society, said it is increasing at an alarming rate in the society.

Speaking during the official flag off of the campaign, Mrs. Alice, explained that just like any other disease, FCT residents should apply the preventive method as prevention is better than cure.

She added that most people suffering from depression which is a mental disorder are often reluctant to seek help from the medical experts because of the stigma surrounding such mental illness.

According to her, “Suicide is one of the consequences that arise from depression including impaired ability to carry out simple tasks, break down in relationship with family and also impaired ability to work or earn a living.”

She said the Secretariat through its Health Education and Promotion unit of the Public Health Department, will not fail to sustain the awareness creation and education on health activities, urging the mass media to key into increased awareness most especially among FCT residents on depression.

In particular, she advised jour-

nalists to help enlighten residents on how to recognise symptoms of depression and where to get the treatment as well as how to prevent it in the society.

Similarly, the Consultant Psychiatrist from Karu General Hospital of the FCT, Dr. Timitayo Daramola, explained that depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch.

“Every individual has ups and downs. Sometime we might feel a bit low or feel grief when especially we lose someone you love. People may say that they are depressed when they are feeling down, but this does not mean that they have depression.

“Depression is a serious mental health condition that requires understanding and medical care, and when left untreated, depression can be devastating. But with early detection, diagnosis and treatment plan, consisting of medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle choice, such patients do get better.

“It is a long lasting low mood disorder which affects your ability to do every day things, feel pleasure to take interest in activities,” he said.

Highlighting the causes of depression to include Hormones and chemical, Dr. Daramola said changes in one hormone can affect one’s mood like trauma, genetics and life circumstances like bereavement, loss of money, and divorce among others.

He therefore advised residents to watch their lifestyle like bad diet, lack of exercise, drugs, alcohol intake, smoking and other illnesses like chronic and severe illnesses cancer, diabetic, HIV, epilepsy among others.

Acting Secretary, FCTA Agric and Rural Development Secretariat,Dr. Musa Aliyu (left) with the Acting Director of Information, Mrs. Stella Ojeme, during a press briefing recently on the activities of Agric Secretariat in the last two years.

Residents chide FCT for blowing own trumpet ÏÏÏ Residents of the Federal Capi-

tal Territory have criticised the unimaginable globetrotting of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) through its media department, a gesture viewed to inform the residents of the administration’s policies and aspirations in positive development.

The information department under the leadership of Mrs. Stella Ojeme, is championing the town-totown, door-to-door announcement of the activities of the FCT Administration under the leadership of the Minister Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello.

According to residents, who spoke to The Abuja Times in an interview, they said that the move is the height of APC leadership disrespect, dishonest to the residents and indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory, and thereby demanded the administration to stop globetrotting while its works speak.

According to Hon. Innocent Ibrahim Yangojzhi, the present leadership of the territory has lost focus

and showcased crass ignorance of leadership in implementation of policies to the people. He stressed that the FCT as an annex of the Presidential Villa is not far from the policy summersault being experienced in the entire administration.

Hon. Innocent Yongojzhi said: “This people think we are all fools.

How can they leave issues at the front burner and start dancing rhythm from a broken calabash? We have serious issues here and that is non-appointment of mandate secretaries to help pilot the affairs of the administration. Now the administration is two years in office with no mandate secretary in place to handle the affairs of the secretariats. So they want us to start dancing; they need not go about announcing what they are doing because their predecessors did no such but we saw what they did”.

Hon. Yongojzhi stressed that part of the requests of the FCT to the Federal Government has either been rejected or suspended. Such requests, he revealed, are the adoption of mayoral posts to govern the

FCT and also the appointment of indigenous minister of FCT since the constitution provides that the FCT should be given the status of a state.

Mr. Moses Yab, a farmer, noted that the powers that be has most of FCT administration’s policies going contrary to the policies of land allocation as most of the farm lands are being given to the elite in the society.

His words: “They told us that there are lands mapped out for agriculture but everywhere has been allocated out so we are at the cross road and there is no hope for agriculture in the future. Again, I would like to remind you of the pending case of land swap policy of the previous administration. We thought that this administration which promised ‘change ‘would be able to revisit the matter and reverse things but suddenly things have become the same and we can see no difference rather things have gotten worse by the day. So whom are they fooling with their going from house to house cajoling people, this is a charade. They do not need to blow their trumpet because good work speaks for itself”.

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Nyanya/Karshi gridlock: Ministerial C’ttee begins marking of illegal structures ÏÏÏAll is set for the demolition of

illegal structures blocking the flow of vehicles and other passenger vehicles along the Nyanya/Karishi, Orozo, road, as the Ministerial committee saddled with the job of decongesting the traffic gridlock, in conjunction with the FCT Development Control, has begun the marking of the road to determine which among the structures encroachees the road and to be brought down.

The committee, on Monday, said that everything is ready to start removing all encumbrances along the road to ensure good traffic flow along the road that connects up to six states to the FCT. Chairman of the committee, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Nienge (rtd), told journalists during the exercise

that though the marking of illegal structures is belated due to logistics factor, he expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation from various unions operating on the route.

Nienge also revealed that after the marking of illegal structures along the route, the taskforce will give property owners reasonable time notice to remove such structures causing obstruction on the road shoulders.

The chairman of the taskforce, who refused to disclose the number of days or weeks the committee will commence removal of illegal structures, however maintained that the committee will complete the assignment within the six months.

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Administration’s policy of partnership with genuine estate developers was again on display as the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, unveiled a high-end estate at Durumi District recently.

The FCT Minister, who was represented at the occasion by the FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr.

Umar Gambo Jibrin, reiterated his Administration’s commitment to ensuring the provision of adequate housing for the residents of the Federal Capital Territory.

His words: “The FCT Administration sees this project as a partnership gesture and a demonstration of

confidence in the present administration which is working to address the housing deficit in the Territory and attract foreign direct investment into the sector.”

The Minister further stated that his Administration was putting measures in place to ensure that past infractions that hindered the faithful execution of the mass housing policy by successive FCT Administrations were eliminated.

This, he stressed, is with a view to ensuring strict adherence to laid down guidelines and guaranteeing the successful implementation of these laudable policies.

In his remark at the event, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, noted that the continued investment of persons of South East extraction

outside their geopolitical zone eloquently demonstrates their abiding faith in the unity and corporate existence of Nigeria. The Senator called on the people of South East extraction to remain committed to the development of the country, saying, “We are going nowhere.”

Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman, Crown Realties Plc, Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, drew attention to the high profile nature of Crown Realties Plc while making reference to the company’s other developments in Lagos, saying “Our Crown Estate in Lekki Lagos is still one of the largest private community estate in the Lekki Peninsula with more than 1000 family units built in the early 90s and still occupies a pride of place today.”

Family planning: FCT advocates birth control ÏÏÏ

The need for Nigerians to be properly educated and enlightened on family planning and birth control has been stressed as a panacea to population control in Nigeria.

Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Matthew Ashikeni, stated this in Abuja while receiving members of the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning in his office.

Dr. Ashikeni said that it has become absolutely necessary for birth control measures to be adopted in view of the massive population growth in Nigeria without corresponding infrastructure and services.

To achieve this, the Acting Executive Secretary pointed that the citizenry need to be adequately educated on the advantages of family planning to the mother, family and to the society in general.

He commended the Association for the Advancement of Family Planning for their effort in educating Nigerians on this and promised to assist the Association in realising their objectives.

National Coordinator of Association for the Advancement of Family Planning, Mrs. Chinwe Onumonu, solicited the support of the FCT PHCB to achieve the Association’s “one voice advocacy” for family planning in Nigeria and the 2017 World Population Day which is commemorated globally July 11 2017.

She further said that her Association is a registered National Coalition of Family Planning advocates in Nigeria comprising Government ministries, departments and Agencies, Development partners, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations and the private sector, with the goal to increase access to quality family planning information and services to Nigerian women.

Mrs. Onumonu further stated that family planning was no longer an issue that could be left for women alone, but called for the understanding and cooperation of the men, adding that advantages of family planning and birth control was beneficial to the whole family.

Boko Haram: Apathy, anxiety as Nyanya Motor Park re-opens ÏÏÏ A Community leader in Tu-

dun-FSix years after Boko Haram insurgents killed many Nigerians at a bus terminal in Nyanya, Nassarawa State, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed fears in using the same bus terminus as the FCTA has reopened it for operations.

The incident happened in 2011 and on April 14, 2014 at about 6:45am, precisely where two bombs exploded at a crowded bus station in Nyanya, Nasarawa, killing at least 88 people and injuring at least 200.

Recall that the explosives hidden inside vehicles detonated during morning rush hour in a bus station in Nyanya on the outskirts of Abuja. After the initial blast, further explosions occurred as fuel tanks in nearby vehicles ignited.

Residents who spoke to The Abuja Times on the reopening of the bus terminal expressed fear, adding that it would take Abuja

residents a good time to overcome shocks of the damage to human feelings.

Mr. Folurunso Olowokere, a shop owner at Nyanya and a regular traveler from Nyanya to Abuja and other places for business, recalled his ordeals and psychological state which he is yet to overcome since the incident took place.

According to Mr. Olowokere, going to the terminal to board a bus to Abuja or other places now poses danger as the memory of the event remained fresh in his mind.

“I saw people enter the bus in a single line but they were all blown off in pieces three minutes later.

Human flesh scattered all over the places including my shop,” he said.

Mr. Ochudo Mike, a civil servant resident in Nyanya, told The Abuja Times that the FCT Administration should strengthen its security measure to ensure that there will be no repeat of what happened last time.

SA Media to the FCT Minister, Malam Abubakar Sani (left), chatting with the Chairman, FCT Press Corps, Mr. Ikharo Attah, during a press briefing by the FCTA Area Council Secretariat in Abuja…recently

Over N50m spent to renovate Nyanya Motor Park- Consultant ÏÏÏ Six years after the closure of

Nyanya temporary motor park situated at the outskirt of the FCT, the consultant to the management of the damaged park were many souls were lost, has told The Abuja Times, that its leadership, has spent over N50 million to put the park in a proper shape to commence normal operation.

The Nyanya park manager said this during the official reopening of the park on Tuesday in Abuja.

The man known as Alhaji Isiaka lagode, who was the Chief Executive Officer of the Isiaka Lagode Enterprises, stressed that in order to bring the destroyed park to proper operation, that the company haven reached agreement with the Federal Capital Territory Administration, expended over fifty million naira.

The money, according to him, was expended on the purchase of CCTV cameras, fencing of the park as well as employment of security personnel.

Commenting on the project, he said the agreement was reached under public private partnership, adding that the sharing formulae

stand at 70/30 per cent.

The FCT administration, he revealed, is getting about 70% while he gets 30% irrespective of operational costs. In determining the revenue generation base, he noted that ticket sale forms the block generation of revenue, while that of other businesses such as bukertaria and other articles within the park also can add to the revenue generation.

While speaking earlier, the Acting Secretary of Transportation Secretariat, Alhaji Abdulramid Sulaimain Abdulraman, stated that since the closure of the terminal, commuters from this axis were subjected to untold hardship as a result of absence of a clearly defined terminal.

Alhaji Abdulraman stressed that not only that the commuters board vehicles along the road thereby exposing them to further threat to their lives, the vicinity around the bombed terminal where commuters converge to board vehicles was always congested thereby causing heavy vehicular gridlocks.

“The closure of the terminal

also impacted negatively on the Terminal Operator Manager, M/S Baba Nagode who was out of operation all these while and equally spent substantial amount in rebuilding this site.

The journey to the reopening of this terminal was tortuous. Various security meetings were held to determine the various implications or otherwise of its reopening. I’m happy to announce to you the various security meetings favoured the reopening and that’s what we are here to do this afternoon,” he said.

The Acting Secretary Transportation Secretariat remarked further that the law enforcement agents have been fully mobilised to ensure all round security of the commuters in and around the terminal.

“I want to commend the Law enforcement agents who had kept vigil of this site since April 2014 when the bombs scattered this place. Your effort is what kept the enemy away from this vicinity all these while. Please your activities have to increase as this terminal goes into full operation.

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Gas Flaring: Traditional ruler tasks FG, oil companies Eze Mike Owulo, the paramount ruler of Asa kingdom in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers, has urged the Federal Government to compel international oil companies to end gas flaring.

Owulo told newsmen in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that gas flaring had led to several premature deaths of inhabitants of the Niger Delta region.

According to him, the flared gas contains toxic chemical components which pollute both the air and rain water, a major source of drinking water for many residents.

“Oil flare and spillages have caused deadly sicknesses, diseases and led to deaths of many people in the Niger Delta region.

“The Federal Government should, as a matter of urgency, call to order multinational oil companies operating in the area.

“We demand that immediate attention be given to our call, going by the hazardous oil exploration which has exposed many of our people to untold health challenges.”

Owulo noted that the failure of the Federal Government and international oil companies to address decades-long pollution of the environment partly led to militancy and unrest in the region.

He said that attacks on oil and gas installations and other criminality would cease to exist, if government addressed environmental issues and economic challenges of the Niger Delta people.

The monarch further urged the Acting President, Prof.

Yemi Osinbajo, and the National Assembly to “re-invest’’ the 13 per cent oil derivation into oil producing communities.

BUSINESS TIMES Head Business Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

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Stanbic IBTC unveils new product, target high net worth customers Ganiyu Obaaro & Simon Ugwu Desirous to remain competitive, especially through products’ offering and other banking services, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has inaugurated additional value propositions for its HNI clients under its Platinum Banking offering.

The premium service is targeted at high net worth individuals, who desire an exclusive and differentiated banking service experience in Nigeria and globally.

The bank hosted some of its Pri-

vate Banking clients to exclusive dinners on Wednesday, 21 June, 2017 in Abuja and on Thursday, 22 June 2017, in Lagos to formalize the launch of the customer value proposition.

According to the bank, the service leverages on both the Stanbic Group and Standard Bank end to end financial services, as well as,over 154 years’ experience across Africa. It is aimed at rewarding current and prospective clients with first-in-class exclusive private banking experience.

Embedded in the value proposition, are attractive lifestyle privileg-

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es, wealth and investment services and advisory, onshore and offshore banking, access to lending services, transactional banking products, legacy services among other services.

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Dr. Demola Sogunle, in his welcome address, said that the addition of new value propositions in the Banks Platinum Banking offering underscores it’s commitment to provide personalized and tailored private banking solutions geared at meeting the unique requirements of its esteemed customers. The offering also fits into the goal of offer-

L-R: Speaker/Nollywood actress, Ms Kate Henshaw; General Manager, Corporate Banking, Sterling Bank Plc, Mrs Moji Bakare; CEO, Design Options, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ighodalo; and Convener, Mrs Tope Odigie at the 2nd edition of The Sexually Confident Woman conference entitled: ’’ SELF LOVE” in Lagos on Friday.

ing world-class solutions across the financial services spectrum, a goal in sync with its quest to be Nigeria’s leading end-to-end financial services provider.

“Our Private Banking focuses on the unique banking and financial needs of high-earning individuals who prefer personalised banking services. It is about building longterm relationships and offering personal support. We offer a full-range of banking, investment and fiduciary products and services. Our new offering will leverage the resources and experience of over 154 years of proven expertise of the Standard Bank Group in asset management, research, securities and foreign exchange trading, credit and corporate finance. We are therefore wellpositioned to provide customized solutions for even the most complex customer needs,” Sogunle stated.

In his keynote presentation titled: ‘Helping you stay ahead’, Head, G10 Research and Strategy, Global Market, Standard Bank, Steven Barrow, gave a positive economic outlook that global growth is expected to rise slightly above the long-term average in 2017 and 2018, and that this growth might be the strongest since 2011. He added that economic recovery and growth in Nigeria should appreciate by at least 1 percent and 2.5 percent in 2017 and 2018 respectively largely aided by slightly steady oil prices and higher production levels and ongoing diversification efforts of the government.

Speaking on the benefits of this exclusive offering, Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Mr. Babatunde Macaulay, said Platinum Banking clients will get access to the bank’s onshore and offshore transactional banking products, in addition to structured investment products, wealth management products like advisory, trust, fiduciary and stockbroking services.

Citibank grants N500m loan to Nigeria’s microfinance bank Azubike Nnadozie The Citibank (Citi) has granted a N500 million loan to Accion Microfinance Bank (Accion MFB) as part of efforts to promote the development of the microfinance sector in Nigeria.

Lola Oyeka, the bank’s Country Public Affairs Officer for Nigeria and Ghana made the announcement in a statement she issued on Tuesday in Lagos.

According to her,the grant will fund Accion’s loan portfolio and support the development of approximately 5,000 micro and small enterprises in the country.

She also said the loan agreement would support the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy

(NFIS).

According to her, it will also reduce the number of excluded population by bringing them into the formal banking fold.

She further stated that the loan was part of a long-term business partnership between the Citi

Inclusive Finance, Citi’s specialised unit for microfinance and inclusive finance transactions.

The bank’s Country Public Affairs Officer also named the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the U.S. government’s development fi-

nance institution as part of the partnership.

The partnership intends to provide financing in local currencies to leading microfinance institutions operating in frontier and emerging markets around the world, according to her.

Medview airline commences flight operations to Ilorin Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Medview Airline is set to commence flight operation to Ilorin, the Kwara capital on July 10, 2017.

In a statement, the airline said it will operate three flights a week, which are scheduled to link Ilorin with Abuja and Lagos.

According to the schedule released by the airline, the flight days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with departure from Lagos to Ilorin at 7.40AM. Departure from Ilorin to Abuja is 9.10am, while the return flight from Abuja to Ilorin is 15.50pm.

The flight is billed to depart Ilorin for Lagos at 17.30pm and

arrive 18.20pm.

The schedule, according to the airline is designed to give passengers the opportunity to fly to and from Ilorin with Medview Airline from other destinations nationwide via Abuja and Lagos.

Medview Airline operates six flights daily to Abuja with connecting flights to Yola, Maiduguri, Kaduna and Kano.

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Etisalat, banks resolve $1.2bn debt, says NCC Tony Nwakaegho The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said that Etisalat Nigeria Telecommunications and its creditors, have successfully resolved the key issues of the $1.2bn indebtedness between them.

The debt issue and its attendant crisis, including the resignation of some key executives of the company, such as its chairman, Mr. Hakeem Belo-Osagie, has generated a lot of concern across the world.

However, the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Mr. Tony Ojobo, said that the amicable settlement reached between Etisalat and the consortium of 13 banks, led by Ac-

cess Bank Plc, was a major breakthrough in the ongoing effort by stakeholders, including NCC t resolve the matter.

Ojobo said this this in a statement made available to the press in Lagos on Tuesday.

He added that a smooth transitional process was currently ongoing on mutually agreed terms.

Ojobo said that the amicable resolution would allay the fears of stakeholders on enquiries regarding the current position on Etisalat Nigeria.

He affirmed that the commission was confident that the amicable resolutions reached by the parties, would further strengthen Etisalat’s capacity to continue to

provide services to its over 20 million customers, and help fulfil its obligations to its other stakeholders as a fast growing business concern.

“This is regardless of any changes that the parties have agreed to Etisalat’s ownership, its board and/or executive management.

“We further wish to assure that as empowered by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the commission will continue to work assiduously with all industry stakeholders.

“This is to ensure that the Nigerian telecommunications industry remains capable of playing its critical role as a key driver of

national socioeconomic development,” Director, Public Affairs, NCC said.

According to him, the NCC was mindful of the need to sustain the industry’s significant contribution to the National Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment and infrastructure roll-out at all times.

He explained that the commission’s intervention in the debt matter was informed by these considerations; and was pleased about the success of the ongoing process.

“The commission also wishes to acknowledge the pivotal role of the Central Bank of Nigeria in resolving the matter in a manner that protects the interests of all stakeholders, especially the creditor banks and Etisalat’s over 20 million customers,” he added.

Zonal Business Director, Lagos State, Adebola Omoboya (left) and Globacom ambassador, Innocent Idibia (Tuface), at the launch of Free Data Day and Welcome Back Offer on Tuesday at the Globacom Head Office in Lagos.

TheNITDA: Poor IT products, services affecting economy Tony Nwakaegho

In furtherance of its function to implement the Nigerian Information Technology Policy and coordinate general IT development and regulation in the country, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has alerted the nation about complaints it has received on poor quality of IT goods and services in both the government and private sectors.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Director-General, NITDA, Dr. Isa Ibrahim, said, “The NITDA has been receiving complaints from Ministries, Departments, Agencies and other government establishments, the organised private

sector and individual consumers of IT goods and services on the poor quality of services being rendered by Internet service providers, original equipment manufacturers, electronic commerce platforms, software vendors, IT enabled service providers, such as, financial technology service providers, payment terminal service providers, payment solutions service providers, business process outsourcing service providers, and other IT goods and service providers.”

According to the Agency, an assessment carried out confirms that such complaints are largely true, adding that NITDA is working with critical stakeholders to ensure an excellent working environment for both indig-

enous and foreign IT goods and service providers.

The Agency stressed that it is also making efforts to ensure that Nigerians are satisfied with IT goods and services consumed; and will, therefore, do all it can to enforce the rights of consumers who are being underserved by the substandard services they receive from such providers.

NITDA said, “The poor quality of some IT goods and services is adversely affecting the economy. Some businesses have had to pack up as the value derived from IT was not commensurate with IT investments. Additionally, some MDAs have been repeating expenses on IT goods and services in every budget year because of the poor

quality of earlier purchased software and hardware. This has constituted an unsustainable drain on the nation’s resources.”

“We are, therefore, calling on both indigenous and foreign IT goods and service providers to pay attention to quality and customer satisfaction. Terms of license acquisition, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and contracts with clients and customers must be strictly adhered to.

“The Agency is setting mechanism in place to monitor compliance and would facilitate the blacklisting perennial defaulters, prosecute them and ensure remedy for consumers,” the DG NITDA said.

Guinness Nigeria receives SEC, NSE approvals to float N39.7bn issue Afolabi Adesola Guinness Nigeria Plc has received the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)’s approvals to float a rights issue of N39.70 billion.

The company said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that it had received clearance of the issue documents from both regulators to list the new shares on the NSE. It said that the funds raised would support the company in executing its strategy in the context of ongoing external economic challenges.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the company had in January received shareholders’ approval to raise N39.70 billion by way of rights to the existing shareholders.

The offer would be on the basis of five new shares for every 11 shares held by shareholders, whose names appeared in the register of members of the company as of March 15, 2017 at N58 per share.

The issue price represents a discount of 15 per cent to the company’s closing share price on March 14, being the last day prior to the announcement of the proposed rights issue by the exchange.

It said that Stanbic IBTC Capital Ltd., was the issuing house for the rights issue.

The company said that full terms of the rights issue would be set out in a tight circular to be mailed directly to its shareholders and would contain a provisional allotment letter and participation form.

According to the statement, Mr Peter Ndegwa, the company’s Managing Director, said that the rights issue would enable the company to deliver on its strategic objectives.

Ndegwa said that the issue would afford the shareholders a unique opportunity to increase the number of shares they already hold in the company.

“Our expectation is that funds raised will help to mitigate the impact of increasing finance costs, optimise our balance sheet and improve the company’s financial flexibility,” he said.

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Ganiyu Obaaro & Simon Ugwu Desirous to remain competitive, especially through products’ offering and other banking services, Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has inaugurated additional value propositions for its HNI clients under its Platinum Banking offering.

The premium service is targeted at high net worth individuals, who desire an exclusive and differentiated banking service experience in Nigeria and globally.

The bank hosted some of its Private Banking clients to exclusive dinners on Wednesday, 21 June, 2017 in Abuja and on Thursday, 22 June 2017, in Lagos to formalize the launch of the customer value proposition.

According to the bank, the service leverages on both the Stanbic Group and Standard Bank end to end financial services, as well as,over 154 years’ experience across Africa. It is aimed at rewarding current and prospective clients with first-in-class exclusive

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Stanbic IBTC unveils new product, target high net worth customers private banking experience.

Embedded in the value proposition, are attractive lifestyle privileges, wealth and investment services and advisory, onshore and offshore banking, access to lending services, transactional banking products, legacy services among other services.

Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Dr. Demola Sogunle, in his welcome address, said that the addition of new value propositions in the Banks Platinum Banking offering underscores it’s commitment to provide personalized and tailored private banking solutions geared at meeting the unique requirements of its esteemed customers. The offering also fits into the goal of offering world-class solutions across the financial services spectrum, a goal in sync with its

quest to be Nigeria’s leading endto-end financial services provider.

“Our Private Banking focuses on the unique banking and financial needs of high-earning individuals who prefer personalised banking services. It is about building long-term relationships and offering personal support. We offer a full-range of banking, investment and fiduciary products and services. Our new offering will leverage the resources and experience of over 154 years of proven expertise of the Standard Bank Group in asset management, research, securities and foreign exchange trading, credit and corporate finance. We are therefore well-positioned to provide customized solutions for even the most complex customer needs,” Sogunle stated.

In his keynote presentation

titled: ‘Helping you stay ahead’, Head, G10 Research and Strategy, Global Market, Standard Bank, Steven Barrow, gave a positive economic outlook that global growth is expected to rise slightly above the long-term average in 2017 and 2018, and that this growth might be the strongest since 2011. He added that economic recovery and growth in Nigeria should appreciate by at least 1 percent and 2.5 percent in 2017 and 2018 respectively largely aided by slightly steady oil prices and higher production levels and ongoing diversification efforts of the government.

Speaking on the benefits of this exclusive offering, Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC, Mr. Babatunde Macaulay, said Platinum Banking clients will get

access to the bank’s onshore and offshore transactional banking products, in addition to structured investment products, wealth management products like advisory, trust, fiduciary and stockbroking services.

Macaulay described Stanbic IBTC Bank’s Private Banking as a personal Package that takes into account individual peculiarities handled by highly trained Relationship and Wealth Managers.

HNI clients have access to exclusive and discreet private banking suites in Lagos, Abuja and PortHarcourt, as well as, a service centre manned by Transactional Bankers to treat their transactional requirements. This makes it quicker and simpler to conduct banking transactions, whether local or international.

Nigeria’s shadow economy to shrink in eight years –ACCA report A new report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has revealed that the largest economy in Africa is on course to reduce the size of its ‘shadow economy’, to 46.11 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, by 2025 from 48.37 per cent in 2016.

The new study indicated that ‘shadow economy’ is the production of and trade in legal goods and services that are deliberately and often illegally concealed from public authorities. Hence, the goods are typically undeclared for tax.

The document, which was obtained by our correspondent, entitled ‘emerging from the shadows: the shadow economy to 2025’, estimates that the shadow in Nigeria represents 48.37 per cent of Gross Domes-

tic Product (GDP) in 2016, which would have totaled an approximate N49, 678.12 billion.

It however, forecasted to fall to 46.11 per cent of GDP by 2025, while the global average is expected to fall to 21.39 per cent of global GDP from 22.5 per cent over the same period.

Commenting on this, Market Head for Nigeria at ACCA, Tom Isibor, said that the prevalence of shadow economy activity creates considerable practical and ethical issues for both business and government.

He stated that the fall in the shadow economy’s overall share of Nigeria’s GDP is a very positive sign that efforts to curb its impact have been implemented in recent years. But there‘s still a long way to go.

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ciated against Pound sterling, closing at 467 and 470 against 465 sold the previous day but this new rate depended on the buyer’s bargaining strength, however, remained steady at 410 per Euro at the parallel market.

At the official forex market, the naira, also, remained unchanged at 305.95 the same rate it traded on Monday.

But at the Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX) window, the local currency, opened at a better rate of 364.66 against 366.31 of the preceding day, but closed at a depreciated price of 363.95 compare to 359.00 sold on Monday.

The Naira, on Tuesday relapsed slightly against the US dollar, to close at 366 against 365 sold on the first trading day of the week (Monday), which represented a total four points’ gain, compared to the 369 exchanged last Friday.

This is just as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boosted the foreign exchange market with the total sum of $195 million, as part of its effort in ensuring liquidity and stability in the market.

Despite this, the Nigerian currency, yesterday, depre-

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Naira drops as forex market boosted by $195m Nevertheless, the apex bank on Monday injected $195 million into the forex market, with a breakdown showing that the sum of $100 million was offered to authorized dealers in the wholesale window, just as the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) window was allocated the sum of $50 million. Those seeking forex for the purpose of BTA/PTA, tuition and medical bills, among other invisibles, received the sum of $45 million.

The Acting Director, Corporate Communications at

the CBN, Isaac Okorafor, who confirmed the figures, said the Bank’s continued intervention was aimed at strengthening the international value of the Naira, while ensuring accessibility to the greenback by customers who required it for genuine purposes.

It would be recalled that the CBN, in the last round of forex intervention in the inter-bank market on June 28, 2017, injected a total sum of $195 million to the wholesale, SMEs and invisibles segments of the market.

The central bank has

been intervening on the official market in the last few months in an attempt to narrow the spread between rates on the official market and black market. It has sold more than $5 billion since February.

Nigeria is battling a currency crisis brought on by low oil prices, which has tipped Africa’s biggest economy into recession and created chronic dollar shortages.

Nigerian authorities want to attract foreign investors and at the same time maintain a strong currency

to ward off inflation.

Meanwhile, foreign investors are pushing for the adoption of the interbank rate as the only official exchange rate.

The new demand by investors followed earlier calls by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and stakeholders that the CBN unify exchange rates. The Executive Board of the IMF’s Article IV Consultation on Nigeria had in March, urged the authorities to remove restrictions and multiple currency practices.

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Maritime B6 Stories by Babajide Okeowo Despite re-assurances by the relevant authorities in the Nigerian Maritime industry, European ship-owners have raised concerns about the continued piracy, armed robbery attacks and kidnapping for ransom in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), and particularly off the Nigerian territorial waters.

According to the latest International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy report, 33 vessels were board-

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Piracy: Ship owners express worry, seek intervention ed and four fired upon in the first three months of 2017 worldwide.

During the same period, of the 27 seafarers kidnapped for ransom, 63 per cent was in the Gulf of Guinea.

In its Global Maritime Security Conclusions adopted 19th June, 2017, the Environment Council recognised the situation as deeply problematic in the Gulf of Guinea.

“The continued problems in the Gulf of Guinea create serious concerns about the security of seafarers sailing in that area,” commented Patrick Verhoeven, ECSA Secretary General.

He said, “Maritime insecurity also disrupts trade flows and has a direct impact on the ability of ports to serve as hubs for parts of the continent. A poor security situation also

imposes high costs on imports and exports and put jobs and economic activity at risk.”

To combat this menace, the association underlined the need for regional states to take ownership and adapt their legal systems in order to fight piracy. The Council also welcomed bilateral initiatives of EU Member States in the region; and advocated the need to coordinate them

with ongoing EU initiatives.

Some of the measures ECSA proposed in order to improve the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea included, “The proper protection by coastal states, investigation of the potential use of Privately Contracted Armed Security Personnel (PCASP) by the owners, prosecution of piracy and armed robbery and the establishment of

effective judicial systems, good coordination of law enforcement assets and an efficient and well working reporting and coordination system to respond to incidents.”

In addition, European ship-owners support initiatives on capacity building and strongly encourage coastal states to take their responsibility and respect their obligations under international law.

Maritime Varsity: NIMASA synergises with agencies on resumption

Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman (3rd left), the Hon. Minister, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh (2nd left), Deputy Governor of Benue State, Engr. Benson Abounu and other dignitaries at the Flag-Off Nigerian Yam Export in Lillypond Container Terminal, Apapa.

Apapa Port: Stakeholders alleged bribery, delays at Valuation Unit

… Customs Valuation Officer suspected The presidential directive on the ease of doing business may be in jeopardy, if the allegations of corruption leveled against an officer of the Valuation Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Apapa Command, Deputy Comptroller Idris Shallangua is anything to go by.

It is alleged that Mr. Shallangua, who was redeployed to the Customs Valuation Unit about three months ago, is allegedly involved in unwholesome practices, ranging from bribery allegation and arbitrary delays.

These had angered Cus-

toms Licensed Agents, manufacturers and other business men, who thronged the Apapa Port daily to do their legitimate business having to pay outrageous fees to clear their goods, which was a big contrast to the smooth clearing of goods and services at the Valuation Unit before he was deployed there.

According to a source, who craved anonymity for fear of being reprimanded, “It is an open secret that every import declaration form that passes through his table are either delayed tactically; and once released, are laced with outrageous levies run-

ning into millions of naira that must be paid within certain days, if the owner of the good wants it released quickly. There is no benchmark for his levy, he uses estimation to put outrageous bill to those who come to his office to clear goods.”

According to the source, “Those who are under pressure to meet their customers’ demand are (allegedly) asked to pay into a bank account number of his Bureau De Change front, named Ismaila Babangida, while he (Ismaila) will in turn pay him the dollar equivalent of the naira received on his be-

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half.”

Shallangua is also alleged to be a truant or late comer: “He comes to the office around 12noon, and by 4.00pm, he is off for the day’s work, while those who have business to process there would have been waiting for him as early as 8.00am, this often creates situation that makes them stay longer, frustrated and leave late in the evening after handling them an outrageous bill in the name of additional debit note which runs into millions of naira.

The source said that for instance, on “Monday, 19 June, and Tuesday, 20 June 20, 2017, he was not in the office throughout the day.

This action necessitated all those who have business to transact with his office on many occasions to see one of his boys, named Nuhu, an Assistant Superintendent of Customs, who acts as gobetween for him.”

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), is working closely with some Agencies of Government at both Federal and State levels to ensure that academic activities at the Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) commence in the next academic session.

The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, who stated this during this year’s celebration of Day of the Seafarers with the theme: “Seafarers Matter” noted that the mandate of the University includes bridging the gap in human capacity in the maritime sector, with particular reference to seafarers now perceived to be in high demand in the country and globally.

While restating that capacity building remain a focal mandate of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku observed that this is required in order to ensure the sustainable growth and development of the maritime sector and the country as a whole.

“Learning is a continuous process, when we stop learning, the sector cannot grow, and by extension the entire country. More so, the country is diversifying its resources; and we need trained and competent personnel to man the different sectors of the economy.

“In this regard, in NIMASA there is a rebirth of focusing on our core mandate of which capacity development is topmost in order to realize a virile maritime sector. We, therefore, remain committed to the ideals of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s government of making Nigeria proud among the comity of

nations”, the DG said.

Dakuku urged seafarers to remain patriotic in the delivery of their services to their fatherland; and assured them that NIMASA will continue to collaborate with ship-owners and relevant stakeholders in the sector to ensure that their interest is protected.

In his words, “We are proud of you; and be rest assured that we will ensure that your interest is protected; in the light of these, we will also ensure that all international instruments pertaining to your welfare are fully implemented.”

He said that the National Joint Industrial Council (NJIC), comprising of tripartite stakeholders, have reconvened to fashion out a decent wage and improved working and living conditions for the seafarers in line with the provisions of the convention and comparable to what is obtainable internationally.

“It is, therefore, expected that once the collective bargaining agreement is signed, ship-owners will commence its full implementation”, he stated.

While assuring the Seafarers of the Agency’s continuous support, the DG stated that NIMASA would continue to give priority to capacity building initiatives in order to actualize its vision of making NIMASA a worldclass organisation in line with global best practices.

This, according to him, has also led the Agency to develop a multi-strategy approach to encouraging young school leavers to take a career at sea, through the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP).

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ITU: Nigeria seeking Broadband Internet’s growth Story Tony Nwakaegho The participation of Nigeria at the yearly International Telecommunications Union (ITU) conference will focus on deepening the growing broadband segment of the market in the country.

Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), Mr Tony Ojobo stated this in a statement made available to Daily Times.

He said that a high level delegation will be led to the event by the Minis-

ter of Communications, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Shittu, Nigeria’s Chief Telecoms Regulator and Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof.

Umar Garba Danbatta, including industry stakeholders and operators.

The ITU Telecom World 2017, is due to hold in Busan, South Korea, from September 25 – 28, 2017.

It is a global platform for major industry players, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), countries and organisations to

Secure mobile banking apps set to offer wider services Despite the fear about security and cyberattacks, banking apps on mobile phones, which use sophisticated security and authentication technology are set to offer a wider range of online transactional services to consumers.

Although, fears about security are seen as one of the last barriers to more widespread mobile transactions, but people still trust their banking apps and are increasingly prepared to use them to buy more goods and services.

Schalk Nolte, CEO of fintech company, Entersekt said, “In future, banks will start using their investment in technology, and the trusted relationship they have with their customers, to offer a growing variety of transactional activities to businesses and consumers.

“Banking apps bridge the divide between people’s physical and digital identity and provide the means to eliminate fraud from mobile online transactions.”

Consumers while using their mobile devices are able to connect with just

about any retailer or service provider online, but they don’t know who they can trust.

However, the uptake of mobility has also brought with it a surge in malware and related security risks.

“On the other hand, people already have a trusted relationship with their banks,” says Nolte, “after all - banks have your money.”

Nolte explained that a banking app on a smartphone is a secure digital channel linked to the real world - and the app can also be used to offer a broader range of services beyond just banking.

He said, “For example, using a banking app can make real-time insurance possible. Say you buy a watch on a Saturday night and want to insure it straight away – where are you going to get hold of an insurer at that time? Using a banking app you can get a real-time location check, take a photo of the watch and have it insured immediately for 36 hours or until it can be specified on an existing policy.

Schalk Nolte, CEO of fintech company, Entersekt

network and share ideas about new developments and technologies that would lead to better connected societies.

Daily Times gathered that it is an event for international visibility of innovative Information and Communications Technology (ICT), products/services and solutions from around the world.

In general terms, it involves high level debates on the core issues affecting ICT industry, sharing knowledge and working for sustainable development.

Although, Nigeria has had a very robust telecommunications sector with active connected subscribers in the region of 150million and about 110 percent teledensity, the NCC believes that more efforts should be deployed to deepen broadband penetration.

By the National Broadband Plan, NBP (2013 – 2018) the country is expected to attain 30 per cent broadband penetration by 2018, which currently stands at 21 per cent.

Minister of Communications, Barrister Abdulraheem Adebayo Shittu

GSMA Mobile IoT takes off with low power, wide area The GSMA has declared that its Mobile IoT Initiative has taken off with the unveiling of multiple commercial rollouts of Low Power, Wide Area (LPWA) solutions by several of the world’s leading mobile operators, including AT&T, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Deutsche Telekom (DT), Verizon and Vodafone.

China Mobile and China Unicom have unveiled NB-IoT across several key cities with China Telecom launching NB-IoT networks across the country.

Vodafone has also launched NB-IoT in Spain and the Netherlands. DT has launched in several cities in Germany and nationwide in the Netherlands. AT&T and Verizon have previously announced nationwide launches of LTE-M technology.

In addition to these deployments, the GSMA also announced that its Mobile IoT Innovators programme, which is designed to encourage the development of new LPWA solutions, has reached over 500 members, underscoring the growth of the wider IoT ecosystem.

“The Mobile IoT initiative encouraged

the market to adopt licensed LPWA networks and we are now seeing this work come to fruition with multiple commercial deployments around the world, as well as the availability of hundreds of different applications and solutions,” said Alex Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer, GSMA. He adds, “It is clear that the market sees the benefit of adopting solutions that offer flexibility, security, lower costs, and cover all use cases, and we look forward to seeing other operators follow in the near future.”

Mobile operators are enhancing their licensed cellular networks with NB-IoT and LTE-M technologies, which utilise globally agreed 3GPP standards to scale the Internet of Things.

These new Mobile IoT networks are designed to support mass-market IoT applications such as smart meters, environmental sensors and consumer electronics, that are low cost, use low data rates, require long battery lives and often operate in remote locations. Both technologies will be further evolved in 3GPP’s Release 15.

At the GSMA Innovation City, located in the

Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Hall W3 at Mobile World Congress Shanghai, the GSMA will demonstrate how Mobile IoT technologies, as engaging in social good, are supporting the mobile industry’s leadership role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

China Telecom will demonstrate how its environmental monitoring service is helping to keep air quality high and water supplies pure with big data analysis, as well as, emergency response services (SDG 13: Climate Action).

The GSMA will also showcase how Mobile

IoT networks are helping the St Andrew’s University Sea Mammal Research Unit to monitor harbour seals and preserve life underwater (SDG 14: Life Below Water).

Other demos will include a connected bike, which utilises an NBIoT network to improve the operation of bike hire schemes, as well as a connected smart waste bin for improved refuse collection from China Unicom.

China Mobile will also demonstrate its OneNET platform that can be used for different IoT services such as smart homes, wearable devices or connected cars.

Alex Sinclair, Chief Technology Officer, GSMA

Capital Market B8

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Equities Market extends loss to 3rd day, down N335bn Stories byAfolabi Adesola Equities Trading has extended the Bearish run to the third consecutive trading session with the market capitalization shedding N335 billion since last Friday , to close at N11.170 trillion on Tuesday.

The day’s performance indicates, equities investors have resorted to sector-wide profit booking, following gains record-

ed in preceding sessions.

The All-Share Index thus closed 0.95 per cent lower on Tuesday, to close at 32,457.49 points, moderating year-to-date gains to 20.95 per cent.

Market breadth was further trimmed 10 gainers against 31 losers. Red Star Express Plc led the day’s gainers by 10.14 per cent to close at N5.32 per share, while Honey Well Flourmills, followed with a gain of 9.84 per cent to close at N2.12 per share,

Skye Bank added 4.76 percent to close at 66 kobo per share, AG Leventis increased 4.65 percent to close at 90 kobo per share and NNFM appreciated 4.01 percent to close at N5.70 per share.

On the other hand, Neimeth topped the day’s losers,with a decline of 8.54 per cent, to close at 75 kobo per share, UBA came next with a decline of 5.75 per cent to close at N8.20 per share.

Flour Mills followed, with a loss of 5.07 per cent to close at

N25.63, Julius Berger dipped 5.00 per cent to close at N33.83 per share;and Guinness fell 4.99 per cent. to close at N64.54 per share.

Total volume traded in 4,294 deals on Tuesday, increased to 206.2 million shares from 162.35 million shares traded the previous session. Total Value Traded also rose to N1.7 b, as against N1.52 b exchanged in 3,488 deals on Monday.

Fidelity Bank led day’s activity chart,with an exchange of 33.2 million shares worth N42.3 m. Transcorp was next with the sale of 24.4 million shares valued at N34.5 million, while Access traded 17.6 million shares worth N162.4m. FBN Holdings exchanged 15.6 million shares valued at N92.3 m; and Sterling Bank emerged the fifth most traded stock with 13.4 million shares worth N13.6 m.

Ashaka Cement exits NSE The management of Ashaka Cement Plc has formally notified its shareholders and the general public of its delisting from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

In a statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by the Company Secretary, Mrs Zainab Silas-Umaru, the firm said the delisting takes effect immediately.

According to the statement, “Application for the voluntary delisting of Ashaka Cement was approved on May 25, 2017, by the Quotation Committee of the National Council of the NSE.” “The shareholders of Ashaka Cement Plc and the general public are hereby formally notified that the company has been voluntarily delisted from the daily official list of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) effective today, July 4, 2017,” Mrs Silas-Umaru said in the statement.

She noted that, “Following the voluntary delisting, former shareholders of Ashaka Cement, who have exercised the option to exit the company prior to the delisting, will receive, as agreed at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting held on December 9, 2016; 57 Lafarge Africa Plc shares for every 202 Ashaka Cement share previously held, as well as, cash consideration of N2 per share.”

In addition, she said, “shareholders who indicated that they do not want to remain in the unlisted Ashaka Cement will, in accordance with the Delisting Guidelines of the NSE, be entitled to receive from the company a payment of N15.74k per share.”

Concluding, Silas-Umaru said, “All enquiries in respect of this public notice should be directed to The Company Secretary, Ashaka Cement Plc, Ashaka Works, Gombe State.”

Following shareholders’ approval received in January, Guinness Nigeria Plc has now received clearance of the issue documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, and approvals from the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, to list the new Guinness Nigeria shares on the Exchange.

The funds raised will support the company in executing its strategy in the context of ongoing external economic challenges, the company said in a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday.

The company plans to raise N39,700,688,598 by

way of rights to existing shareholders, on the basis of 5 new shares for every 11 shares held by shareholders, whose names appeared in the register of members of the company as at 15 March, 2017, at an issue price of N58 per share.

The issue price represents a discount of 15 per cent to the company’s closing share price on 14 March, 2017, being the last day prior to the announcement of the proposed Rights Issue by NSE. Speaking on the rights issue approval, Peter Ndegwa, MD of Guinness Nigeria Plc said: “This Rights Issue will allow the

L-R: OON CEO Nigerian Stock Exchange, Oscar Oyema, CEO Airtel Networks, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, DG, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mallam Mounir Gwarzo, during the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers’ 2017 Annual National Workshop in Abuja…

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Guinness Nigeria commences N39.7 b Rights Issue company to deliver on its strategic objectives and give all our shareholders a unique opportunity to increase the number of shares they hold. Our expectation is that funds raised will help mitigate the impact of increasing finance costs, optimize our balance sheet and improve the company’s financial flexibility.”

Babatunde Savage, Chairman, Guinness Nigeria Plc, stated that this process is part of the company’s long term plans to continue to invest in its business in Nigeria. “We have been here in Nigeria

for 67 years; and, while it has been challenging in recent times for many Nigerian businesses, we remain committed to this market, as evidenced by our decision to offer this Rights Issue. We are grateful for the support that we have received from our shareholders and other stakeholders up to this point.” He said.

Last year, Guinness Nigeria Plc became the first total beverage alcohol company in Nigeria by acquiring the rights to distribute international premium spirits like Johnnie Walker whisky

and Baileys liqueur in Nigeria and later commissioning a N4.7billion spirits line for locally manufactured spirits at its Benin plant.

Guinness Nigeria Plc has also been a champion for community development recently. Leveraging its flagship ‘Water of Life’ scheme, the company has delivered 35 water facilities across 24 states in Nigeria. These facilities have helped provide clean drinking water for over 1.5 million Nigerians.

Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited is acting for

Guinness Nigeria Plc as the Issuing House for the Rights Issue. Full terms of the Rights Issue will be set out in a Rights Circular to be mailed directly to shareholders of the company, which contains a Provisional Allotment Letter and the Participation Form.

The company urged investors to read the Rights Circular and where in doubt, consult their Stockbroker, Fund/Portfolio Manager, Accountant, Banker, Solicitor, or any other professional adviser for guidance before subscribing.

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From Nigeria to Malaysia –Sunkanmi Ogunade

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You can never compare Asia ladies to African women –Sunkanmi Ogunade Being on top of his game is his trademark and watch-word, Sunkanmi Ogunade has withered the storm from being a run-way model to actor and most recent, a publisher. The Olabisi Onabanjo University graduate and indigene of Ijebu Ode in Ogun State has featured in so many soaps and run-ways, his love for photography endeared him to have a passion in journalism. From Nigeria to Malaysia, Sunkanmi is one of the Nigerians attaining landmark achievement out of the shores of the country with his recently debut magazine in Malaysia. In this email chat with MUTIAT ALLI, the born actor cum model led us into his world and other sundry issues.

professional photography. Photography for me is passion and I derive maximum joy doing it. I work in some clubs here as a photographer. I do commercial photography, events photography, portraiture and abstract photography. I give

as Nigeria if not more but the only difference here is that, there is Air condition everywhere you go, so you hardly feel it.

There is racism and you just have to suck it up and manage everywhere in the world though. Asia is a nice place.

playing with Photoshop and some other software.

Recently you launched your magazine line in Malaysia, what is all about?

Yes, I recently started my own magazine line

You started as a model then an actor, how do you juggle both together?

If you look at both properly, you will know they are related.

The only problem I face is I get direct jobs sometimes when to move and decide. All this was back in Nigeria but here in Asia, it is way easier to move around. You can get a train easier and fun to do here.

includes hot gossip about both widely known Asians and Africans amidst us here. I have been in the print medium line as far back I can remember. I was with Compass news paper for a while and currently still with Acada Magazine. I just felt the time was right for me to commence my own thing here.

How do you cope with the Asian girls?

Asians? They are just normal. You can ever compare them to African girls. African girls are blessed and professionally endowed. How on earth will you see a well African any day.

Which do you prefer, been an actor or model?

consuming compared to acting.

Is there any difference between the nitty-gritty of models here in Nigeria and Malaysia?

Modelling is the same all over the world, but available options and the way we are been treated is what differs.

Here, they treat you like a baby; you are cared for like anything you want to call it. They respect your hustle and

comfortable platforms, and as a black model, getting jobs prefer it here to Nigeria.

Have you had any racism experience? it and move on with life. If you come In contact with the international Asians, you will fall in love with time. So, due to this, anytime you meet a racist, you just ignore and continue living.

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Have you dropped your career on photography too?

Apart from schooling, modelling and acting, I do

of them are as shaped as our African girls, most especially the Indians, Malays and Singaporeans. Singapore girls leave you wondering. Like they have been injected with the African big bum thingy.

What was growing up like for you?

Growing up for me was fun; I majorly grew up amidst my parents and siblings. It was more of a family as a result of my Family and my immediate environment. My parents still have a good relationship.

How is Asia for you generally? live. If you mind your own business and do what you have to do, you will not encounter problems but if you are the type that loves trouble, this is the place for that, you will enjoy the trouble to the zenith and in the end, its welcome to Lagos Nigeria. The food, environment and

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Dressing right for the rainy season Bukky Bamigbetan

relentless deluge.

There are few things worse than getting caught in the

Rules of dressing in this rainy season Keep it sturdy in dark colors Wear comfortable boots

styles that are short and sleek to keep the feet out of puddles.

Stay dry in longer jackets

Carry the right accessories

water on everyone using the side walk? Upsetting right?

full protection. Since classic trench coats are not popular

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Fashion L4

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Nwaokocha Daniel Guys, listen up. Many of us think we know how to get our fashion games on and look like Jidenna or the Noble Igwe. Meanwhile we get it all wrong and scare away our other half(s) just because

are costing you greatly with your lady. Ladies, let me know if you agree.

1. Gifts from your ex

Fashion changes your lady wants you to change 9.“Tightywhities” & boxers Now this is based on opinion. But our opinion go. Some men like the underpants better than the

It brings back old memories for you and for them; for them, it brings up the fact and makes them remember that someone had you before they did.

bouncing around between their legs like it does made it plain that this idea goes with theopinion of

you were with her. Your present lady begins to get an idea that you would want to get back with your old lady and can be a major problem for you sir. So 10. Old du rags or du rags in public the past so you can focus on the future.

2. “Old man” cologne on the du rags and stocking caps. The days you rock the on suits with a loon white round neck shirt and a baggy jeans are way gone. But if you wear

they can appreciate a classic, at some point, you fragrance. You should smell good. Being old skool is no problems. The problem comes when you

grow, you should be able to let go of these things the du rags please? You should look responsible for your lady.

11. Sagging pants Sagging your pants is the most childish thing

you get into a new relationship, get a change of clothes, let the old be passed away and behold the new things. Change your roll on set and get new to any department store, and hit up the fragrance with a damp rug and dirty curtains.

3. Overly baggy clothes

pull your pants up. Gain respect for yourself.

baggy clothes are way out of style and a reminder

shoulders. Just look good and drop the childish ways and thinking.

4. Sports jerseys for all occasions bad to be a diehard fan of your soccer team,

the arsenal or Chelsea. You should know what sport jerseys. It is just not right. You should just look responsible and later, you can go back home to change to your jerseys.

5. Old school haircuts/styles

back zig-zag,ormohack is past. Those days, the would feel like gangstars. Like we said earlier, it is

time to make a change in your hair style and look

shaped up and well groomed. Ungroomed hair on a man makes him look sloppy and untidy. It paints him as an unkept man. No classic man wants to

6. Facial piercings (nose rings especially) piercings are bad. But on a honesty scale of

go piercing your nose or your eyes or your neck.

No. Stay classy and pierce your ears. Look good rocking your piercing.

7. Un-groomed and ill-groomed facial hair

beards grow out of control. Make sure to trim it once in a while. Look good rocking your beards.

8. Busted shoes

keep your shoes clean and fresh. Get yourself handmade leather shoes. Let your shoes do the

going to join the #beardgang, at least keep it