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Don’t politicise herdsmen killings, Osinbajo warns

Ï Nigerians decry security agencies’ response Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned Nigerians against politicizing herdsmen killings across the country in recent times, saying such interpretation can in-

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flame passion from certain quarters, leading to unpredicted crisis in the country. Osinbajo spoke against the backdrop of rise in Boko Haram following politicization of the insurgents at the early stage of their Continued on page 6

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$25.65bn Forex transactions boost investors’ confidence Ï Investigation: FX window increases foreign investors’ trust’

Motolani Oseni, Lagos

ÏÏÏ The Investors & Exporters (I & E FX) FX window as at close of 2017 recorded a whopping total transactions’ Continued on page 5

‘12 million Nigerian motorists use fake insurance papers’ 6 Abuja light rail ‘ll soon be ready for use- FCT Secretary 7

Customs seized N12.7bn prohibited items in 2017 B5 Don’t blame APC over mix-up in FG’s appointments L-R: Wife of General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Worldwide, Mrs Folu Adeboye; her husband, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode; his wife, Bolanle and others during the 2018 Annual Thanksgiving Service at the Lagos House, Ikeja... on Sunday

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$25.65bn Forex transactions boost investors’ confidence Continued from page 1 turnover of $25.65 billion in just nine months of operations in 2017, The Daily Times can authoritatively report. Due to low investors’ confidence and foreign exchange scarcity in 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a bid to ease the challenges faced by Nigerians in April last year created the I & E FX window. In fact, data obtained by our correspondent from FMDQ OTC securities Exchange revealed that $0.61bn or N1865.66bn total turnover was traded in April; and increased by 114 per cent to $1.32bn or N403.92bn in May. Total turnover on the I & E FX window in June and July were $1.63bn or N498.78bn and $bn1.86bn or N569.16bn, respectively. Data from FMDQ OTC stated that total turnover gained momentum in August 2017, as newly created window reached $3bn per month. According to the data, I & E FX window in August was estimated at $3.54bn or N1.08trn, while in September, total trade on the I & E FX window closed at $4.61bn or N1.4trn. For October, it dropped to $4.30bn or N1.32trn. In addition, the total turnover trade on the I & E FX window in November and December were $4.51bn or N1.38trn and $3.27bn or N1tn, respectively. The I& E FX was created by the CBN to boost supply of foreign exchange into the nation’s economy, attract more investments and stabilise the foreign exchange market. CBN introduced the special window for investors, exporters and end-users of foreign exchange on April 21, 2017, as part of its efforts to deepen the FX market and accommodate all the foreign exchange obligations. Finance analysts said the absence of CBN’s weekly intervention also thrust trading on the specialised window though the foreign exchange market remains relatively stable. Commenting on this development, the President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said transaction’s turnover recorded at the I & E FX window in 2017 was an impressive reflection of the increasing level foreign investors/exporters confidence from a zero level of confidence. According to him, the window enhances the realisation of investors request for transparency and best global practice in the Forex

market. “The turnover of over N4.4trn in the stock market last year is an indication of the performance of the investors’ window. “The interventions in the various windows like the Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) window, Diaspora inflows for BDCs, adequate liquidity supply for invisible and the critical roles of BDCs have in a long way led to the convergence and removal of spike in the market,” Gwadabe said. He, therefore, urged the CBN to use the opportunity in enhancing a transparent allocation of the dollar supply in the market and further enhance the value of the naira. He said: “The BDCs/commercial bank rates should be merged and converged urgently at the various market since we all operate in the same market. “This is to avoid BDCs from going extinct as the parallel market is already posing a serious change as result of the different applicable selling exchange rates to the operators”. Also commenting on the development, Associate Professor and Head, Banking & Finance department, Nasarawa State University, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, said: “There is no question that the Investors and Exporters window introduced by the CBN sometime in April 2017 was one of the best developments in the forex market last year. “It came at a time the market was facing liquidity crisis and foreign investors’ confidence was waning. “The window helped in no small measure in boosting liquidity and access to forex by creating an autonomous channel where the exchange rate is market determined. “So, the huge turnover recorded since the introduction of the AFEX points to the strong confidence that investors now have in the Nigerian economy. This measure, supported by the CBN’s sustained intervention, has aided the near convergence of rates across all market segments. “The first positive sign manifested almost immediately with the parallel market rate dropping from a peak of N520 to a dollar to less than N400 few days after. Capital importation has been on the rise on the back of this forex window; and the manufacturing sector has equally benefited going by the Purchasing Managers Index which has been above the 50 points threshold since May last year. “In addition, the bullish nature of the stock market last year and its impressive

performance owe largely to the introduction of the I & E window by the CBN. By and large, the effect on the economy has been salutary.” Foreign exchange trading in the I & E Fx window was hovering around N360 against the Dollar in 2017. Meanwhile, the CBN, also, in order to ease the difficulties encountered by Nigerians in obtaining funds for Foreign Exchange transactions, has commenced additional foreign exchange

(FX) funding to commercial banks to meet customers’ Business Travel and personal, Medical, and School fees demands. To this end, the apex bank addressed the needs of parents, guardians and sponsors who are seeking to make payments of school and educational fees for their children and wards. The Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, in a statement had said such

retail transactions are expected to be settled at a rate not exceeding 20 per cent above the interbank market rate. He explained that the CBN would meet the needs of parents, guardians and sponsors who are seeking to make payments of school and educational fees for their children and wards. “Such payments must be made by commercial banks directly to the institution specified by the customer.

The CBN would ensure that this process is as smooth as possible and that as many customers as possible get the foreign exchange they genuinely demand. This would also apply to customers seeking to make payments or purchase foreign exchange, for medical bills and paid directly to hospitals. The supply of FX to retail end-users (PTA, BTA, School fees, medical bills, etc) would be sustained by the CBN,” he added.

L-R: Member of the Central Working Committee, Pan Niger Delta forum (PANDEF), Mr. Ken Robinson; Chieftain of PANDEF, Mr. Anabs Sara-igbe and leader of the forum, Mr. Tonye Graham-Douglas, during a press conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State…at the weekend.

Don’t blame APC over mix-up in FG’s appointments – Oyegun Tom Okpe, Abuja

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National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, has said the party is not to be blamed in the mix up in the list of heads and members of Board of Federal parastatals recenty released by the Federal Government. Oyegun, who spoke to journalists on Saturday in Abuja, also said that the party would deploy its previous achievements to sell it to the electorate in the 2019 general election in the country. The list of board members released had names of some dead personalities which raised controversies among both politicians and the populace. Oyegun pointed that the party will be prompt and vigorous in its preparation for the coming election. He said “As we are resuming office on Monday, 10th January, we are going to hit the ground running.

We all know that this year, obviously is going to be an active year of elections”. Oyegun further disclosed that the preparation would start with the party’s national convention in the first quarter of the year to elect leadership the party deem fit to lead her, after the local government, states and national congresses. “Our selling point ahead the 2019 election is our achievements so far as a ruling party in various sectors including power, transportation and agriculture. “I can emphatically say that the polity is settling down; the economy is recovering strongly and clearly out of recession. I can say that in the practical areas that promote development as roads, policy of the party and its implementation are firmly grounded. Power which no nation can develop without is stabilized”, he said. However, he disclosed that, “There is still room for improvement; I am not saying the problem has been entirely solved. The

commitment to the completion of the Mambila Power plant which will contribute a third or half of our needs is a major step forward with the bringing back on steam of projects that had been abandoned in the sector has contributed to raising the generation capacity to what it is today with about 6.000 to 7, 000 mega watts. “Also, the strengthening of the distribution facilities is on-going so power will continue to grow both in terms of generating capacity and ability to deliver to consumers”, Oyegun said. He said what the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has succeeded in doing is that it has stabilized situations by process of substantial growth in power generation and distribution. “It has also started the revolution of developing functional railway transportation that kick start a meaningful industrial development in any nation”. On the inclusion of dead persons in board appoint-

ments, he said: “The List of appointees was prepared since 2015. I think that issue has raised a lot of controversies already, the only thing I want to add is that it is pretty obvious that the party was not involved in the final stages of the compilation. “Yes, we sent out list at the initial stage about two years ago. We demanded for every state to make 50 nomination which were sent to the committee in charge. They completed the exercise that time but since then, a lot has happened; people died, we have three governors that were not there when the list was compiled, so it was clear that there was obvious need for us to look at the outcome of the exercise but we were not fortunate to participate at the final stage, otherwise, it is quite clear that such mistake would not have occurred. It is my sincere hope that we will be fully involved in the review that has to now take place and any other exercise onward”, he added.

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Don’t politicize herdsmen killings, Osinbajo warns Continued from page 1 heinous activities. He therefore urged Nigerians to be wary and not make similar mistake. Osinbajo spoke on Sunday during an inter-denominational church service for the 2018 Armed Forces Rememberance Day Celebration at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. He added that Nigerians must not politicize the development, saying that the development could degen-

erate the country’s fragile peace. He said, “ We must recognise that as dangerous and as deadly and heartless as these killings are, there is also the danger of our allowing politics to play a part as this could lead to what we sometimes say “pour petrol into an already burning fire”. “We must not permit the politicisation of this tragedy. One of the reasons why for years Boko Haram thrive, was because of the politicisation of the insur-

gency. “There were those who are planning to benefit politically from the tragedy and they painted the opposition then as the perpetrator. “Again, we see some today who wants to benefit politically from the killings of women and children in Adamawa, Benue, Jos and several other places stoking the embers of ethnicity and religion. “By their hate speeches, they want to fix the criminal acts of the few individuals on who thrives and hold

people and they would want to create a religious crisis if they are allowed. “Our obligations is to stop them from playing dangerous politics that could threaten our unity and stability just as we continue to enforce the peace in the troubled areas.” The Vice President later eulogised military personnel, especially fallen heroes, saying but for their efforts, Nigerians would not have been enjoying its current peace. He said, “I am especially

L-R: Convener of Excellent Summit, Mr. Abiodun Abiola; Speaker, Mr. Oladipupo Odukoya; representative of the Provost, Federal College of Animal and Health Production Technology, Ibadan, Dr. Funmilayo Ogunleke; Co-convener, Mr. Olawole Olagbaju and Area Sales Manager, OLAM Group, Mr. Olatunde Akanbi, at the 2017 Excellent Summit, in Ibadan, Oyo State…at the weekend.

12m Nigerian motorists use fake insurance papers – Insurance boss Ï Despite the benefits that emanate from motor insurance, the Nigerian

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba.

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Insurance Association (NIA) has said that it has discovered that over 12 million Nigerian motorists carry fake insurance papers thereby robbing it of such benefits. Expectedly investigations carried by stakeholders in the insurance sector, revealed that many motorists prefer patronizing fraudsters for Insurance papers to obtaining valid certificate that would provide Insurance cover and compensation for road users in times of accident. Motor insurance, according to experts, however confers on motorists and others a lot of gains such as financial peace gained from cover while specific ben-

efits derivable vary, based on types of coverage one obtains. Some examples are legal protection, insulation from huge expenses and preservation of vehicle value. But the Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) boss, Mr. Sunday Thomas, who spoke to journalists in Asaba at the weekend, said that the development had not gone down well with operators in the industry who have decided to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to put an end to fake insurance business in Nigeria. He said that the industry had continued to record increase in the number of genuine insurance policies registered in its Nigerian industry data base, adding that “the vehicles on the

Nigerian roads are to be between 16 million and 17 million but what we have registered in our data base is about 4.3 million, it is possible that insurance cover of some has expired and has not been renewed. Noting that the association was trying to separate the expired policies from the current ones to determine the actual number of vehicles with genuine insurance, Mr. Thomas explained that the industry data base was introduced to curb the proliferation of fake motor insurance papers, provide information on the details of vehicle on the Nigerian roads as well as enhance the verification of certificates in owners possession. He said from available statistics on the number

of motorists that are using fake insurance papers, it was obvious that many motorists are unaware of the position of the law on defaulters, adding that section 68 of the insurance Act 2003 states “ no person shall use or cause any other person to use a motor vehicle on the road, unless a liability which he may thereby incur in respect of the damage to the property of third parties is insured with an insurer registered under its act, the insurance states that the law shall cover the liability of not less than one million and that a person contravenes the provisions of that section of the law commits an offence and will be liable on conviction to a fine of N250,000 or imprisoned for one year”.

honoured to be here today to join family and friends of our departed heroes to mark this day when we remember the incredible sacrifices that they made to fill the vacuum. “Everyone of the men and women of our armed forces was killed in battle took the decision that they were prepared to lay down their lives for flag and country. “An incredibly awful decision indeed, this promises was tested and found to have been faithfully made. “Many died in circumstances so terrified, many have left behind so much but the greatest love is of the family that they left behind wives, husbands, children, siblings and parents. “We have seen in the past few years how this rights have been challenged by the mindless extremism of the Boko Haram in the North East and how again our gallant military, the police and even the civilian population have risen jointly to rout these criminal combatants and restore peace to most communities in that zone. “We have also seen even recently the killings that have resulted from the attacks of herdsmen and farmers and communities and also where farmers and communities have attacked herdsmen.” He added that President Muhammadu Buhari, due to the state of violence and loss of lives in Rivers State , the Badoo killings in Lagos and Ogun, has ordered the police and the Armed Forces to deal decisively with this killings and to ensure that the perpetrators were found and punished. He said, “ The president has also in almost daily meetings and strategic sessions with relevant security and law enforcement agencies work to find lasting and enduring solution to this issues”. In his sermon at the event, Bishop of Jos Province of Anglican Communion, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi, said the country was still yearning for rightful leadership that would take it to paradise. Kwashi, who represented Archbishop Nicholas Oko, the Primate of Anglican Communion,regretted the rate of hunger, hardship and killings in the country and asked the authorities to immediately rise up to the occasion and halt the ugly trends. The clergy, who applauded the roles the military has played to keep the country one, asked Nigerians to always pray for them to succeed. He said, “We gathered here to say to those of you

who are still serving Nigeria in the Armed Forces that we appreciate you, we are very proud of you and we celebrate you. Thank you for the work you do for this nation. “The Armed Forces remains one institution of hope of Nigerians. They are serving and laying down their lives against Boko Haram, against Fulani insurgency, against kidnappers, against men and perhaps women who do not wish this country well, many of them have died, some needlessly. “Sometimes, when I look at the kinds of people that these people of the evil world are killing and I wonder how our political leaders sleep, I don’t know because I have conducted far more funerals in Jos than naming ceremonies and weddings. “Children are being killed, the poor and what pains me is the poor that are been killed, the poor who will never see N200, 000 till they die. People who cannot do anything, they won’t even harm anybody those are the ones being killed. “It’s being made by some of the colourations we give hiding the truth instead of facing the truth. The institution of the Armed Forces still gives us hope and we are trusting God that somehow solutions would be found. “We gathered here also to remember those who have died in the line of duty, their families are grieving and will grief for a long time but they love this country so much and they die for it.. “We also gathered to say to the families of those who are serving and those who gave their lives believe me you are not forgotten. “The only religion the Armed Forces have is to keep Nigeria one, it’s a task that must be done for at least that was the doctrine I got in my time. ” I will never forget as a soldier boy when the war ended in 1970. We knew only Nigeria and I believe that doctrine needs to be brought more than ever before even if there will be a restructuring, Nigeria must be kept together.” Meanwhile, a cross-section of Nigerians on Sunday decried the belated security agencies responses to the killings of innocent Nigerians in Guma and Logo Local Government Area in Benue State by herdsmen and in Omoku in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by alleged cultists. A relation of one of the Continued on page 7

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Abuja Light Rail will soon be ready - FCT Secretary Idu Jude Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Transport Secretary, Comrade Kayode Opeifa, has that the FCT Administration is on course in its commitment to deliver on the FCT Light Rail project, saying that the light rail will soon be ready for use. Opeifa, who stated this in Abuja on Sunday, added that necessary arrangements are being put in place to ensure the completion of the project. A statement by minister’s chief press secretary Mr. Cosmos Uzodima, said that the commencement of

the project is on course, following the delivery of three coaches meant for the trial operations of the railway services. The Daily Times recalls that the FCT administration had earlier announced the commencement of test run of the project by November 2017 but there was a delay while the project was carried over to 2018 Opeifa also commended the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello for the passion and energy he invested in driving the project to success story. The ultra-modern coaches, with a total capacity of 390 passengers, he disclosed, arrived at the same

time with the Kaduna rolling stocks at the end of last year. Opeifa noted that FCTA could not commence trial runs because of the preliminary logistics needed before the exercise. According to him, all hands are on deck for the operations to commence on good time. He also disclosed that there would be two phases in the project. The development involve testruns by the technical team which would come before the test-run by passengers. He added that the action would precede the arrival of the regular passenger coaches needed for the formal commencement of full operations. He stated that

while the coaches are being awaited, the test-run coaches would be rolling with passengers. He said “These are all technical requirements in rail transportation projects and are in compliance with international due diligence and professional standards.” Opeifa disclosed that the rail services, on full operation, would convey between 120,000 and 200,000 passengers daily in the 20 coaches planned in the loop. He however stressed that the coaches would not be introduced at once but progressively ramped up to reach the maximum number. Meanwhile the 12 sta-

tions traversing the rail-line corridor have been completed including the Abuja Metro Station behind the Abuja World Trade Centre also known as the Central Railway Station. The facilities, especially the Metro Station are all ultra-modern edifices with provisions for modern shopping precincts and eateries. Also completed are the rolling stock depot and maintenance base at Idu, fitted with modern railway coaches repair facilities. Opeifa also reiterated that work on Phase 2 of the Abuja Light Rail Project which begins at Gwagwa and ends in Area 1 will be completed this year. This,

he said is because the first phase of the project is as good as “a done deal.” The rail lines, he revealed, would pass from Gwagwa across Jabi, Gwarimpa, Utako, Wuse Hospital and Garki before ending at the Area 1 Park, located behind the former FCT NYSC Secretariat. Unlike the present rolling stocks which run on diesel, the Phase 2 rolling stock would run on Electric Motor Units (EMUs). This would make it the most modern in West Africa. He pointed out that the project would bring about a major relief to the transportation needs and economic potentials of the FCT.

Cross -section of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Monguno in Borno, waiting to be addressed by Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai during his visits to the camp in Maiduguri, Borno State…on Sunday.

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victims of the massacre in Guma town, Benue State, Joseph Zakka told The Daily Times that the number of casualties would have been less if security response was timely. He said that the argument on television by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in Charge of operations at the Force headquarters that the incident occurred in remote villages was untenable because Benue State government had earlier before the attack warmed of threats issued by herdsmen who were opposed to the state anti-grazing law. According to Zakka , the alarm was a enough signal for any responsive security agency to nip the killings in the bud.

On his part, Martin Aloja, a security consultant said though Police may not wholly be blamed for the killings in Benue, Kaduna and Rivers states, the incidents would have been prevented through intelligence and proper security architecture. The Daily Times recalls that the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris had at the weekend placed the personnel of the Nigeria Police in Rivers and Benue states as well as other contiguous State commands to the two States on redalert. He also ordered the police personnel to embark on 24 hours crime prevention and visibility patrols throughout the country. The IGP further deployed additional five Units of Police Mobile Force, Police Special Forces, Police Aeri-

al Surveillance Helicopters and Special Police Joint Intelligence and Investigation Teams to Benue and Rivers States in an effort to forestall further killings. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood said the measures were taken the to nip in the bud and prevent further attacks on innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen and other criminal elements. According to the statement, the Inspector General of Police( IGP), Ibrahim K. Idris has ordered Commissioners of Police in charge of Benue, Rivers and other contiguous States to the two States and their Supervising Assistant Inspectors General of Police and their personnel to be on red-alert with immediate effect to nip in the

bud and prevent further attacks on innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen and other criminal elements in the mentioned States. He said that the Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations has been dispatched by the IGP to Benue State to muster, coordinate and supervise the implementation of the new security strategies put in place by the Force to put an immediate end to the senseless killings and violence unleashed on innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen and other criminal elements in the two States. Police Aerial Surveillance Helicopters, five Units of Police Mobile Force; Police Special Forces were also deployed along with additional conven-

tional Police Personnel, the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Police Explosive Ordinance Department (EOD) and Special Police Joint Intelligence and Investigation Teams to Benue and Rivers State to work with the Police Personnel on the ground. Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) Personnel. “ This is to bring new impetus to the efforts of the Force to nip in the bud further attacks in the mentioned states,” he added. In Benue State, eight suspected herdsmen arrested at the scene of the killings are currently being prosecuted; six of them were remanded in Prison custody while the other two suspects arrested at a different scene of crime are being arraigned in court.

While, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in Zone 4 Makurdi and Zone 6 Calabar, have been mandated by the Inspector General of Police to convey Stakeholders meetings in the affected states and also supervise the Police investigation and intelligence teams, and other Police Special Squads deployed by the IGP to the two states. The Police Force calls for calm and support for the police personnel deployed to sustain the normalcy that has been restored in the affected States. It further implores the people to be vigilant and security conscious by promptly reporting suspicious acts or persons to the nearest Police detachment or station for prompt action to avert untoward incidents.

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Benue killings: Security agencies must do more - Jime Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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The Managing Director, Nigeria Export Processing Zone Authority (NEPZA), Hon. Emmanuel Jime has expressed worry over the gruesome killings of innocent people in Benue state by suspected herdsmen. Jime in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, signed by his Head of Corporate Communications Simon Imobo-tswam, remarked that helpless farmers have been killed, their homes razed, and thousands of poor villagers displaced and have turned to destitute in their home -land. According to him, “The casualty figures being mentioned in the reports range from 20 to 50. These numbers exclude the wounded that are possibly in their hundreds – if not thousands. “But even if one discountenances the wounded and the displaced, having 20 deaths in peace-time is a national tragedy. “This is, at once,

unacceptable. What is worrisome about the killings is that they took place in three local government areas simultaneously i.e. Katsina-Ala, Logo and Guma – perhaps implying that these were “coordinated attacks”. “And even more worrisome is the sheer brutality of the attacks: hacking children with machetes; slaughtering peoples like animals; molesting and desecrating corpses, killing pregnant women and removing the fetuses to butcher and display etc. “But the worry is further accentuated by the alleged killing of nine guards, who were recruited to enforce the Anti Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law 2017 enacted by the Benue State Government”. The NEPZA boss with heavy heart, called on the security agents to match words with action. “Marauders who murder innocent people in cold-blood must not go scot-free, but must be

made to face the unsmiling face of the law. “I urge the security agents to go further by unmasking the sponsors of these most cruel attacks on innocent people. “Nigeria is a country governed by law – not banditry or hooliganism” he stressed. Jime added that it is gratifying that some suspects have been arrested and put on trial but hoped that the judicial process would run its full course. “It is gladdening that Mr. President has not only condemned the killings and sent the Minister of Interior to Benue on commiserative-visit, he has equally directed the security agencies to bring the “criminals” to book. “And with a State Police Command, Zone 4 of the NPF and a plurality of military formations in the state, I believe the security agents are equal to the task and must rise to the occasion – especially with reports that fresh attacks are being carried or planned” Jime stated.

Lagos ‘ll experience new milestones this year - Ambode ÏÏÏ

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed optimism that the State will experience new and wonderful milestones this year. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the State’s 2018 Annual Thanksgiving Service held at the Lagos House in Ikeja with the theme, ‘Ceaseless Praise’, said that despite the several economic and security challenges that enveloped some parts of the country, Lagos has continued to experience peace and prosperity over the years. Attributing the steady progress of the State to divine intervention and the grace of God, the Governor said he was confident that the State would record more landmark achievements throughout the year. “Since the inception of this administration, we have called on God at the beginning of the year and

our prayers have been prophetic as He always granted our desires beyond our expectations. At a time when the nation was in recession, our State was experiencing economic growth and while there was insecurity in other places, Lagos remains calm and peaceful. “This is not as a result of what the Government has done but by the special grace of God. And all we need to do is continue to give Him praise and thanksgiving and He will continue to bless and provide for us as Lagosians and a State. “In this New Year, we submit to Him again and I am confident that irrespective of whatever is happening elsewhere, our State and all our people will continue to excel in peace, good health, prosperity, love and joy. God will continue to shower His blessings on us as a State and our families and homes will experience

new and wonderful milestones by His grace,” Governor Ambode said. He said the Annual Thanksgiving Service presents an opportunity to commit the affairs of the State to God, in acknowledgement of His supreme power in the development of the State. “It is my prayer that as we come to His Gates and Courts with thanksgiving and with praises today, He will release His blessings upon us, guide and direct our path and lead us through the year successfully,” Governor Ambode said. The Governor also used the occasion to appreciate the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye and other religious leaders for their prayers and support for the State since the inception of his administration.

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2019: Rights activist berates Buhari over re-election bid Akam James, Yenagoa

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A Human right Activist, Comrade Morris Alagoa, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari, to shun his 2019 re- election bid and rather focus on the implementation of 2015 campaign promises. Alagoa, who criticised President Buhari’s administration , said ordinarily, considering the health of Buhari, the demand of the office of President of Nigeria and failed promises to get the economy working; it would have been fine if the All Progressive Congress shops for another promising Nigerian to run for Presidency. In a press statement, signed and sent via email to DailyTimes at the weekend, the Activist pointed out that while President Buhari has the right to seek re-election and the electorate has their choice, he is just shocked and surprised that the likes of Julius Nyerere of Tanzania and Nelson Mandela of South- Africa are scarce; despite the good examples they left behind. He furthermore said most African leaders are driven by greed and the paraphernalia to walk on the sit-tight path and; some even prefer dying in office. He berated the President for failing to aggressively address the issue of lingering scarcity of Petroleum products nation wide, adding that Boko haram has not been defeated and herdsmen have added to the killings associated with the Fulanis’. “The Dollar which Buhari promised he would bring to appreciable measuring levels with the Naira has proven to be another failed promise; Unemployment

has not been addressed, the Nigerian roads are in very bad shape, including the Road to access Abuja from the South. While it is true that there is head-on fight against corruption; it is most unfortunate that the anti-graft war is observed by many to be skewed; against perceived opponents. Most of us support the fight against corruption; but unless the fight takes on a holistic hue; it will lose the support and goodwill. “What it did on Ogoni Cleanup is just a build up on what the previous administration did, the regulatory agencies are still incapacitated by poor funding and so; the Niger Delta environment still remain highly polluted by oil industry operations and no cleanups” The oil companies are sailing with impunity and, even have the effrontery to order the military against some of us who are going about our legitimate tasks. The issue of security is very serious and how responsibility and blame is shifted from the local government to State and State Government to the Federal Government is appalling. Our political leaders, from Local Government Chairmen to Governors and President should rise up and take responsibility and stop transferring blame. The security of lives and property of citizens and their happiness is the first responsibility of all legitimate governments all over the world. But, what we see in Nigeria is as if only the sources of revenue to government, such as Crude oil and gas are important and the lives and property of citizens are no longer important.

Tomatoes section at Abubakar Gumi Market in Kaduna State…on Sunday.

Constituents endorse Umahi as sole candidat in 2019 election Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

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The people of Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency over the Weekend endorsed Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state as their sole candidate for the 2019 governorship election. Umahi’s endorsement came during the meeting of the three federal constituency held in Onicha, Onicha local government area of the state. The people made up of party executives, youths, women and community leaders not-

ed that Umahi has performed beyond expectation. Addressing the people, the member representing the federal constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Linus Okorie stated that the governor has executed laudable projects across the 13 local government areas of the state. He noted that the constituency would deliver the governor in the 2019 governorship election with more votes than it gave to him in 2015 and called for continued support of Umahi. Okorie disclosed that

the constituency has already commenced ward-to-ward campaign for the delivery of the Governor come 2019. He commended the people of Abakaliki bloc for their support to Umahi. “We must continue to thank them, we must continue to say that they are the best people one can relate with because irrespective of their large numbers, they are very supportive to our governor, they are the ones driving his development and they are not giving him any trouble.

The Abakaliki bloc has given the governor even more support than us and we will continue to thank them for believing in the governor who came on Divine mandate”, Okorie stated. On the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he said: “ PDP has bounced back. All of you are witnessing the government of APC. They cannot even Organize them, they cannot even hold a meeting. It took them over one year to appoint ministers, it took them over two years to appoint board members.

Speaking to Journalists in Abeokuta on the incident, the Ogun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Clement Oladele confirmed the incident on Sunday. Oladele said the accident occurred at around 8:pm opposite a private University at Km 82 along the Lagos/ Ibadan Expressway. The sector commander said that the accident was suspected to be caused by

over speeding on the part of the two vehicles, which resulted, into collision. His words, “The two vehicles involved in the crash are Innosson bus with registration number AKL 450 YY and Toyota Sienna with registration number FST 370 DC. “A total of 23 people comprising 18 Male Adult, four Female Adult and one female child, were involved in the crash.

Suspected robber shot dead in Ogun Abiodun Taiwo Abeokuta

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Men of Nigeria Police Force on Sunday shot dead a suspected armed robber at Ososa Junction along Sagamu- Ore-Benin Expressway. In a statement issued by the Police spokesperson in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was shot followed a distress call received by operatives of the Federal Special Anti-

Robbery Squad (FSARS) that robbers had blocked the expressway at about 2:30a.m and dispossessed commuters of their belongings. Oyeyemi, an ASP, added that upon the receipt of the distress call, the officer-incharge of FSARS in Ogun State, DSP Uba Adam, led his men to the scene where the robbers engaged them in gun duel which lasted for almost 45 minutes.

He stated further that at the end of the encounter, one of the robbers was shot dead while others escaped with gunshot injuries. Weapons recovered from the suspected robbers were two locally made single barreled guns and seventyeight live cartridges. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ahmed Iliyasu, who commended his men for the prompt response to

the distress call, appealed to members of the public and hospitals to report anybody with gunshot wounds, to the police. In another development no fewer than four persons reportedly lost their lives while thirteen others were seriously injured in an accident involving a white Innosson bus and a Toyota Sienna on Saturday night on the Lagos /Ibadan Expressway.

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Bayelsa monarch writes Buhari, seeks dissolution of NDDC board Chris Eze Yenagoa

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Royal Majesty, King Okpoitari Diongoli, first-class traditional ruler in Bayelsa State, has joined his voice to the call for the dissolution of the current board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. In an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari dated January 6, 2018 made available to newsmen on Sunday via email, Diogonli, the Ibidaowei of Opokuma Kingdom in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of the state, is seeking an end to the alleged politi-

cization of tenure of the current board of the commission. The monarch said though everybody had a right to opinions on issues, the recent agitation by the people of Bayelsa State for the dissolution of the board and the appointment of a Bayelsa indigene as the Managing Director was a call for equity, fairness and justice. He urged the President to see the issue of the tenure of the NDDC’s board and management as a creation of an act of Parliament and therefore should not be exposed to the whims and caprices

of a group, individuals or even a state for whatever reasons. .He said he resorted to using the unconventional means of an open letter to intimate the President to an orchestrated plan by some individuals, especially from Bayelsa, to deprive the state of what was her legitimate right by advocating the elongation of the tenure of the board. The letter reads in part, “I have watched with keen interest the ongoing but very disturbing, disheartening and repugnant conversation on whether or not, the tenure of the cur-

rent board and management of the NDDC has expired. “Arising from the above sir, is the question of whether Bayelsa State, whose turn it is to produce the next Managing Director of the board should jettison the idea or not? As a senior citizen, a critical stakeholder in the Bayelsa project and monarch, I am under obligation to voice my concern over the ongoing dialogue. “After I have critically examined the subject matter, it invoked a spirit of sadness and disillusionment because I have yet

to come to terms with why persons who represent vital institutions, including the Central Zone of the Ijaw Youth Council, individually or collectively, would rather speak in favour of the tenure elongation of the present board and management of the NDDC to the detriment of Bayelsa State. “It is therefore my humble advice that you be mindful of such persons, because it is a ploy to make your government unpopular and portray you as a leader who is against the Ijaws, a stance I know is fatalistically untrue. “The issue of the tenure of the board and management of the NDDC is a creation of an act of Parliament and therefore should not be exposed to the whims and caprices of a group or individuals or even a state for whatever reasons. “The troubling and infantile call for the elongation of the tenure of the board of the NDDC, is not a true reflection of the col-

lective wish of the people of Bayelsa State and therefore should be discountenanced. “I align myself with the position of Senator Emmanuel Paulker, Ankio Briggs and other people of goodwill who have resolutely championed the dissolution of the present Board and appointment of new members. Their position is consistent with the spirit and letter of the Act establishing the NDDC as amended.” Diongoli asserted that Bayelsa State is blessed with huge reservoir of human resource across all spectrum of human endeavor to tap from, stressing that shortchanging her citizens’ inalienable rights guaranteed by provisions of the Act by saying that Bayelsa State is not interested in the position of the MD of NDDC, is to stand logic on its head and a crass display of lack of understanding, naivety and insensitivity to the yearning and aspirations of the people of the state.

KOK, Yomi Fash-Lanso, others support inter-tribal marriage in Professor Johnbull ÏÏÏThe TV Drama aged to tune in and find L-R: General Overseer, Olive Mountain of Prayer and Praise Ministry, Prophet Collins Timothy; his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Rosemary; Evang. Dupe Adejumo; Evang. Ernest Ezekiel; Pastor Romans Emelike and Revd. Elias Ikejide, during a thanksgiving services in Lagos…on Sunday.

Yoruba youths condemn herdsmen attack on Ondo farmlands ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

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Youth Council (YYC) has strongly condemned a recent attack on some farmlands in Ondo state by the rampaging Fulani herdsmen. The group described the attack as very wicked and an insult on the peace loving people especially the farmers who solely depend on farming to survive in the state Last week Thursday, some rampaging Fulani herdsmen had invaded and attack a settlement at Arodoye in Akure South Local Government Area of the state.

During the attack, the invaders destroyed no fewer than 200 acres of farmland with farm produce and killed a middle woman, Mrs. Patience Ibrahim. Report says these Fulani herdsmen also set a cocoa farm belonging to one of the leaders in the local community on fire. Some local farmers who spoke over the lost said the notorious Fulani herdsmen invaded the farmlands during festivities break and looted all their produce. Emiola Owoeye, the State Chairperson of the YYC condemned the attack through electronic statement issued on Sun-

day and obtained by Daily Times in Akure. Owoeye noted that the unwholesome activities of the Fulani herdsmen were becoming alarming as they operate on farmlands without being challenged. She expressed grief over the continuous attacks and destruction of farmlands by the Fulani herdsmen who have now turn into a monster and dreaded group. “This unwholesome activities of the herdsmen is now causing unimaginable pains on farmers mostly in the local areas of the state who solely depend on farming for survival and sustenance.”

“We urge security agents to fish out the criminals committing heinous crimes against innocent people and deal with them according the law” she added. Owoeye urged both the state and federal governments to collaborate in ensuring the activities of the invaders are curtail and also provide adequate security for the farmers in rural areas of the state. She specifically asked the Ondo State Government to work on the antigrazing bill that could control the activities of the killer Fulani herdsmen in the state.

Series, Professor Johnbull will, this week seek to break cultural inhibitions as it delves into the good and bad of inter-tribal marriages. Telecoms firm, Globacom, sponsors the show. In the new episode entitled ‘Saving Nigeria’, Professor Johnbull, acted by Nollywood legend, Kanayo O. Kanayo, teams up with Olaniyi acted by Yomi Fash-Lanso; Flash, acted by Stephen Odimgba and the Professor’s new housemaid, Nje acted by Angela Okorie, to advocate for national unity through inter-tribal marriages. Will the episode succeed in promoting the view that where couples come from does not matter? And what part do feelings play in relationships as against character and tribal roots of the partners? Viewers are encour-

out on NTA Network, NTA International on DSTV Channel 251 and NTA on Startimes on Tuesday at 8.30.p.m with a repeat broadcast on Friday also on the same channels and time. According to Globacom in a statement, the episode promises plenty of comic relief and satire with Ufoma’s (acted by Bimbo Akintola) uncle kicking against her falling in love with Professor Johnbull who is not from Ufoma’s Urhobo tribe. The drama continues as Olaniyi, a Yoruba man proposes love to Nje, an Igbo lady to the chagrin of one of his customers who is also Igbo. The episode ends up suing for a deliberate national orientation to encourage marrying from different tribes as a means to cultural integration.

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‘Those behind ‘splinter’ group in PDP only want to be noticed ’ Recently your party, the PDP held its National Convention. But some contestants stepped down before the election alleging imposition of one person and irregularities. What is your take your on this? By the special grace of God, that was the most transparent, freest convention since the inception of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 1998 and I must commend the electoral panel. I must commend His Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; the 11 governors of the PDP, and everyone that participated in that election. My dear brother, the truth of the matter is that the PDP is repositioned. And what is repositioning? It is about reengineering, it is about rebranding, it is about getting it right where we have missed it. And I can assure you that the successful convention is a big plus and it has jump started us, because as we are talking today we have hit the ground running. But some aggrieved persons who reportedly participated in that convention have gone ahead to form their parallel leadership. How would you react to that? Well, those are the people that want to be noticed. First and foremost, those of them that answers Igbo names; whether they are Hausa and they are bearing Igbo names I do not know, but I had to contact each and every one of them. I wanted to know the reasons for this kind of attitude. And I saw that everything was geared towards ‘notice me.’ They just wanted recognition. They don’t have anything. In a contest, you must have victor and of course, people that will lose it. When you are going into a contest, it is an option of either you win, or you lose. So having lost an election that was the best election ever; people were satisfied with the conduct. Come to think of the unity list, at the age of 18 nobody forced me to vote where I wanted to vote. It was something very clear. Yes! It is possible that I could be given a name but it is an option. When I entered inside that polling booth I voted the person I want to vote because I am an adult. So, the way and manner I voted should not perturb anybody. That is the way my conscience has directed me. And the people voted. What is democracy? It is all about the people. What is the splinter? I see the splinter as charlatans; I see them as people that want to be noticed. And I felt so sad because I saw some South Eastern persons involved. We are not known for that kind of hooliganism. But it is unfortunate that they are Abuja gorilla Politicians. They are not politicians from the South East. We don’t know them and they don’t know their wards. Ask them the names of their wards and their chairmen, they won’t know. They just stay at Wadata plaza and make noise. There is this concern that the All Progressives Congress [APC] might be using these individuals to destabilise the newly reformed PDP. What’s your

Deacon Austin Umahi is the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South-East zone. In this interview with selected journalists in Abakaliki, Umahi speaks on the recently concluded National Convention of his party and other sundry issues. CHARLES ONYEKWERE was there for The Daily Times.

unnecessary notice. We have provision to see each and every one of them. We want to accommodate them. The umbrella is big and large enough to accommodate them. If they decide to come back today, we will welcome them, but if they continue to display this level of rascality, we will not hesitate to sack them if at all they are members of the party. I have called the chairmen of the PDP in Imo and Abia states and asked them to find out if these people are real, we will forge ahead as a stronger party. We want to strengthen the PDP. We want high level of discipline. There is no room for radicalism again. In politics, what matters most is interest. You get your interests negotiated. What is the South East negotiating for, are we ready for presidency? I continue to tell people that the more united we are, the better for us. Power is not given but taken. You go and take power. You negotiate right but you must have to see a united front. You must have to see people that are dogged and determined. We must have to see people that are focused. When we get to the bridge, we will cross it. The issue remains that we are very much interested in repositioning the party. When the time to share offices comes, we will discuss it. And I assure you that the South East under my leadership will not be relegated in Jesus name.

UMAHI reaction? Well, in the third world, you are bound to see anything. Yes! There is a possibility of that, but the most important thing is that if you know that you are, for example, going to Abakaliki and you know the road to it, you must focus on your mission and avoid distractions. The most important thing is that PDP is repositioned; it is repositioned to regain. Those things, we see them as distractions. We are not going to be perturbed because worse of it all is that the class of these people that are making these noise, I see them as nonentities. They are the people that when you go to their wards you won’t see their names. Yes, It could be hijacked by the ruling party, but the most important thing is that we are not giving them recognition. We are forging ahead because we know our destination and we are focused. We cannot be distracted. Given that in politics, number is important. Does it mean the party does not have any intention of finding out

Well, those are the people that want to be noticed. First and foremost, those of them that answers Igbo names; whether they are Hausa and they are bearing Igbo names I do not know, but I had to contact each and every one of them. I wanted to know the reasons for this kind of attitude. And I saw that everything was geared towards ‘notice me.’ They just wanted recognition.

their grievances and possibly offering solution for a more united PDP? I have to tell you the truth. First and foremost, as a zone, all the people that contested the election, before the election, we as a zone invited them. We said ‘come let us reason together as brothers because we, from the East, are wise and reasonable people. We said ‘let us agree and discuss as brothers’ and then know what belongs to who so that we don’t go to Abuja not united. That was exactly what we did. And again, and most importantly, there is serious internal conflict resolution mechanism in the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP]. Before the convention, we have already had a committee headed by Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. He actually moved into action. We didn’t want to be reactive this time, we had to be proactive and he has contacted all the people that vied for the national chairmanship position of our great party. That apart, we sent a text message and as well communicated in writing to all the people that vied for different positions in that convention to meet with the Reconciliation Committee because we see people as very cardinal point. This is because the PDP is about the people. We want to carry everybody along. We just finished our convention and all of a sudden they want to start seeking

With all these skirmishes, does the PDP still have the capacity to dislodge the ruling APC? My dear brother, the truth of the matter is that in no distant time, you will see a political tsunami in this country. And what is it? Everybody is disenchanted. The truth is that you cannot deceive the people too long. The country is becoming too enlightened. Even the village woman, if you tell her that you provided light, she would want to see the light; if you tell her that you have built a road she would want to see it. Whatever you claim as achievement, she would want to see evidence. And those are the indices. The people are hungry and disenchanted. The people are ready to vote out any government that fails to take care of their stomach infrastructure and that is why people are yearning for the return of the PDP to power. The indices are clear and glaring and the people are speaking. Nobody will deceive Nigerians again because they have compared and contrasted and of course, know which way to go and 2019 will tell you where we are going. Before the Anambra governorship election, PDP had vowed to take over power from Governor Willie Obiano. To many of us, it was a litmus test for the PDP. Now, with the failure of the DPS to achieve its target, don’t you think ousting Buhari in 2019 is going to be a herculean task? The issue of Anambra State is not a good case study, because I actually mounted the podium and I said that we are taking back Anambra State. But the issue of Anambra State is one that the PDP will go back to the drawing board and redesign and re-strategise. The people that voted out PDP in Anambra State is PDP. That problem of Anambra, we have set out to ensure that we get it right. How do we get it right? By making sure that we install elected state exco and that is going to happen in a couple of weeks.

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Atiku group to inaugurate leadership forum for youths’ empowerment

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A non-political, non- religion, nonethnicity, and regional organization, Atiku Leadership Forum (ALF) has attracted international organisations notable for their speciality in erecting moveable booths an exhibition stands. The forum recently reviewed its plan to erect 38 project activation/data collection booths in the 36 states of Nigeria including Abuja and presented it to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in a comprehensive Blue-Print, signed by its two leading national executives, Mazi Mark Iheanyi and Alhaji Iliyasu B. Zaki. Responding to the vision, the national media coordinator of the group, Tony Mike said that the proposal was aimed to raise more than N10 billion to complement the works and proposals initiated by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to create jobs and empowerment programme for the Nigeria youth. The booth will serve as a data collection centre, but importantly as a recreation and talent discovering/ enhancement platform. The media coordinator explained that when the booths are erected it will carter for about 2000 youths daily who will visit the site in quest for opportunities. The idea to start a leadership forum for Atiku, the chairman Mazi Mark Iheanyi said was conceived about two years ago and with the encouragement of some of his close friends who he now

ABUBAKAR call National Leaders/Think Tanks they studied and followed activities, growing unresponsiveness in governance since the country returned to democratic dispensation and the current debate and unfriendliness generated by the failed Government policy. This failed government policies the forum said gave democratic space to undemocratic individuals masquerading as politicians, and in all its findings, Atiku’s profile and proposal for Youth Education, Talent Management and Empowerment sounded more

progressive than any other and as a result the group pinched its tent with Atiku as a person, and for the past two years have been busy with documentations, ideals and consultations with notable organisations to develop proposal which will give its support to the hunger and altruism of Atiku Abubakar. The forum have followed Atiku’s track records between his terms in office as Vice President of Nigeria; thereafter allowed Obasanjo to re-contest for the second term in office, even when it was clear he was a leading, possible and choice candidate in that election. One of the many vision of the forum according to the founders, even though they insists that it is not politically motivated, but it hope to use the platform and structure to revamp Atiku Abubakar’s vision to institute a new generation of leaders (youths) who can construct a bridge across the old faultline of Ethnicity, Religion and Region; create a Political Youth Campaign (PYC) and a Grassroots’ Political Movement (GPM) that will champion the Vision, Mission and Ambition of His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar. This is even as he strongly desire to become the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come 2019 general election. The Atiku Leadership Forum said it will give its greatest attention in this present political dispensation.

Onaiyekan wants all Nigerians to be involved in politics The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, John Onaiyekan, has advised Nigerians including religious leaders to be get involved in active politics, saying he is involved. Onaiyekan who spoke during the ordination of nine new priests of the Church on Saturday, said every citizen has not only a right but a duty to be interested in politics. The Catholic Archbishop said the leadership of Nigeria, as represented by the two major political parties in the country has not offered the people the desired change for a better Nigeria and advocated for a new system to improve upon the current condition of the people. “Every citizen must be involved in politics. Therefore even as Reverend father, Cardinal: I am involved in politics. Only people who are irresponsible will say I’m not interested, because even if you are not interested in politics, politics will be interested in you. If we are to say now that how many Nigerians are cardcarrying members of political parties, I am not sure we will be up to 10 per cent. “In the readings of today, God is telling all of us his people that those at the frontline must be servants of all. Politics is not supposed to be aimed at gaining power for yourself. Let all politicians come back and rethink. What do we want

political power for? If it is not to serve the people, but to enrich ourselves, then Nigeria will never move forward. We have tested the two husbands now. “Anyone who will tell us now that they will continue what they have been doing before will not help us.” Onaiyekan urged the newly-ordained priests to be committed to their vows and be honest with all Nigerians in their task of leading God’s people. He also warned against undue excesses on the part of priests. “Say the truth: but be careful, don’t be stupid. Your priesthood is a gift from God. We have all kinds of men of God. Some of them are doing well in terms of the things of the world. They are flying jets up and down. Some of them are even in books as the richest men of this world. But is that what we are all about? You must know what we are called for. Carry out the ministry of Christ with constant joy and generally not attending to your personal interest, but the general welfare of the church. “Do not take too seriously the fact that you are declared worthy by the priest today, because you are not. The moment you think you are worthy, from that point on, you are nothing. “None of the apostles were worthy. If they were worthy would Peter have

denied Christ? Do not forget that Judas. He sold Jesus for 30 silver coins.” Onaiyekan called for more prayers for militants in the country, saying that the use of arms would not stop the reign of terror. “Pray for the Fulani herdsmen and the Boko Haram, we should pray for them. Arms and ammunition will never do it. Onaiyekan whose 35th Episcopal ordination as a Bishop was also marked on Saturday thanked the church and God for the privilege of service. “I will forever remember that on my 35th anniversary as a Bishop, I was blessed with nine new priests,” he said.

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GPN challenges FG to stop `senseless killings’ in Nigeria The Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) on Saturday challenged the Federal Government to end what it described as the “senseless killings” across the country as soon as possible. The Chairman of the Edo State Chapter of the party, Mr Roy Oribhabor, said in an interview with journalists in Benin City that the call became necessary in view of the recent killings in Benue State alleged to have been perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen. NAN reports that at least eight states in the country are experiencing attacks by herdsmen. These include Enugu, Benue, Ekiti, Adamawa, Imo, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Delta, leading to the kidnap and killing of His Royal Majesty, Akaeze Ofulue III of Ubulu-Uku. Oribhabor, who described the Benue massacre as unfortunate, said it was the responsibility of the government to as matter of urgency and concern, stop the wanton destruction of lives and property of Nigerians by their fellow countrymen. The chairman of the party said the killings were not only gruesome, unacceptable, callous, inhuman and wicked; they should be wholly and openly condemned and not be politicised. While expressing the party’s empathy for the families that lost their loved ones in the killing episodes, as well as the governments of Benue, Rivers and Kwara, he called on the country’s security agencies to unravel those behind the incessant killings. He also called for the declaration of a state of emergency in the states with high rate of the wanton killings and for the security agencies to get to the root of the agenda behind the killings. “We are seriously alarmed with these killings, especially against the background that the killings have now shown to the world that life is now the cheapest commodity in Nigeria. “The country is now a banana republic where people can just wake up from their sleep and take another person’s life without looking back. “It is for this reason that we as a party are calling on the Federal Government to be more proactive than reactive to this matter of senseless killings across the country,” he said.

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The worth of economic summits

hen the first Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) was held in Abuja in February 1993, little did the organisers know that economic summit will one day snowball into an idea that is widely accepted across the country. Today, families, corporate bodies, states and the federal government have embraced the idea and they regularly organise their economic summits. For state governments, the purpose of economic summits is usually to expose to local and foreign investors the investment opportunities that abound in their states, the enabling environment in place that would make investments thrive in the state and to invite such investors to invest there. Recently, the Niger State Government organised a two-day economic summit to market the state’s economic potential to investors. Tagged “Impact Investment for Advancing Agricultural Economy and Innovation,” the summit attracted economic experts, industrialists, manufacturers and some state governors across the country. It was organised to attract investors in various fields to boost the state’s economy. Judging from the interest shown by investors at the summit there is no doubt that the state is poised to become an agricultural giant among the states in the country. Niger State is certainly a state to watch in the area of accelerated agricultural development in the next few years, a situation which made Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo to declare that Niger State has the capacity to produce varieties of food crops that will feed African continent. Among other investors who showed interest in the state, the Dangote group is investing $450 million in the state to establish a large scale rice processing mill to process 200,000 metric tonnes of paddy rice and to establish a stateof-the-art fully integrated sugar refining industry in the state. The company

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will also establish a state-of-the-art fully integrated sugar industry involving the development of 30,000 hectares of sugarcane plantation and the production of about 500,000 metric tonnes of refined sugar. Another company is to establish a N1.6 billion shea butter factory in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state and would engage about 10,000 workers. To attract the investors the state had put in place various enabling environment measures that would make businesses thrive. Towards this end the state has laws and agencies that encourage private sector participation in the development of the state’s economy. Key among such agencies is its One Stop Investment Centre which the state government uses to put forward to would-be investors its investment potential and priority areas of agriculture, solid minerals, tourism, transportation and energy. The example of Niger State’s success in wooing investors to the state so far is an eye opener and a pointer to the fact that where there is a will there is a way. It also shows that with a good vision and determined leadership every state in the country can successfully market its potential to investors and turn around the economic conditions of the state, the recession in the economy notwithstanding. Another example is Lagos State government which last year joined hands with Kebbi State to develop Kebbi’s rice fields. It was an instant success. The rice from that joint venture, among others, enabled the Lagos State government to bring down the price of rice in its markets. Going forward, state governments must know that they are in a healthy race for development of their economies. In doing so, they must learn that through healthy, positive competition, cooperation and learning from each other’s successes and failures, state governments can better develop their state’s economies and bring tremendous development to their people.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

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Kwara to uphold Constitution – Gov Ahmed Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Kwara State Government has restated its resolve to uphold the Constitution of the Nation especially the freedom of worship and association. The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed stated this in his message delivered today at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ilorin District Headquarters. Governor Ahmed who was represented by his Special Adviser on Religious Matters, Christian Affairs, Reverend Cornelius Fawenu pledged that

the government would continue to be neutral and would not support any act of violence in any circumstances. The Governor used the occasion to condemn the New Year attack calling on the people to be calm, embrace peace and continue to leave harmoniously in the State. He promised that those arrested in connection with the attack would be dealt with accordingly to the law of the land. Governor Ahmed explained that the State government had taken necessary steps to forestall future occurrence.

L-R: Director, Real Sector and Household Statistics, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr. Isiaka Olarewaju and representatives of the President, UNICEF, Mr. Denis Jobin, during the Statistics Day in Abuja...at the weekend.

Anti -fraud arrests Ondo perm sec over alleged fraud ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

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permanent secretary in Ondo State overseeing affairs in Ondo State , Olipede Ezekiel Dare, was over the weekend arrested by men of the Police Special `fraud Unit Olipede was arrested over allegations of fraud following a petition written against him by a yet to be identified persons in the state. The police was said to have stormed his office with a warrant of arrest after their investigations revealed that he allegedly engaged in some fraudulent deals with state fund and resources. His arrest was said to have led to a mild drama over the weekend as he tried to resist being whisked away and engaged the police in a war of words. He was formally a director in Owo Local Government Area before his promotion as Permanent Secretary in the employ of the Ondo State Government. A source said Mr. Olipede had also been a regular guest at the office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over allegations of misappropriating the sum of N60 million SUREP funds while he was a director in Owo. The source that hinted

on the latest arrest of Mr. Olipede said that his case might also likely be connected to series of fraud discovered before his promotion. “Trouble, however, started when the Permanent Secretary resisted arrest and threatened the operatives that he would call Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to call top police hierarchy who would in turn order their arrest. “He threatened to mobilise mob action against the operatives if they re-

Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye has acknowledged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has woefully failed on its election promises to secure the territories of the country and also make living more meaningful for the citizens. Adeyeye added that he does not believe in subsidy, describing it as a conjecture of some oil cartels to milk the nations economy dry, adding that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is a market of thieves. Senator Adeyeye stated this on Sunday in Abuja in a monitored Television Programme “Sunday Politics”. The Senator emphasized that the security situations in the country cannot be controlled un-

fused to leave his office despite showing him a warrant of arrest by the senior officer that led the team of the operatives. “His utterances and scanty respect for the anti graft agency, however, provoked the operatives who vowed to effect his arrest and whisky him away to their office in Lagos. “Some top government functionaries within the office complex, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Gbenga Ale

and Chief Security Officer to the Governor, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo all bailed him out from being whisked away on Thursday. “They all pleaded with the operatives and stood for him with a promise to produce him on Friday and in the process they all agreed to meet at the headquarters of the police in Akure next morning. “The following morning, the case took a new dimension and after he

(Olipede) reported to the police, they interrogated him for some minutes. “Later, they moved the unsuspecting Permanent Secretary into their vehicle and whisked him away to the agency’s office in Lagos” the source added. Gbenga Elewuju, Permanent Secretary in the Cabinet office was also said to have made frantic effort in ensuring Olipede was not arrested by the stern looking security operatives. A staff in the office

APC has failed - Sen. Adeyeye

...Says NNPC is a market of thieves less the country thinks along the line of state policing. He said that only a state police can control violence and killings in the system as each state executive will be held accountable for security breeches in his state. “There will never be security in Nigeria unless we say yes to State Police Force”. The lawmaker said that state governors who were supposed to man the state security architecture have been reduced to prefectures, where prefects are answerable to principal and do not have the powers to enforce any law. He maintained that all the security agencies, comprising of the police, soldiers, Civil Defence

and even the State Security Services have failed woefully. The elder states man stated that the APC has failed in as much as they have not been able to contain the situation but was quick to add that the problems though, did not originate with the APC government. He expressed worry over the statement of the governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom, that there was an earlier information on the mayhem, questioning why that the security agencies which had a pre-information allowed these senseless killings. “It is a failure of the system we have right now and the system is crying

for overhaul “ Adeyeye stressed. The said that there is a grand design by some groups to begin another phase of civil war in the country. On the fuel scarcity in the country, he said that President Buhari before he assumed office told Nigerians that the entire subsidy regime by the previous government was a scam. Adeyeye stressed that there is a lot of interest and fraud in the entire fuel subsidy regime, adding that unless the local refineries are working optimally, ceiling the subsidy conduit pipe will be an impossible task. He said, “ This issue of subsidy is a fraud. I don’t believe in subsidy but there is a cartel sucking the nation’s offshore re-

of Mr. Olipede also confirmed his arrest to the Daily Times but however refused to more give detail over the issue, as he was not in the position to talk with the press. “I cannot talk over this issue please. Try and contact someone else for comment” he said. The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Mr. Femi Joseph, did not pick his call when contacted for comment as at the time of filling this report.

sources as it pleases. “The NNPC is nothing but a market of thieves. “The refineries are obsolete and any attempt to repair them amounts to efforts in futility”. He called on government to encourage the establishment of modular refineries in line with the position of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo who promised Niger Delta Youths of governments resolve to convert their illegal refinery activities into a legitimate means of livelihood. He equally called on government to encourage more multimillionaires like Aliko Dangote to establish private refineries, maintaining that unless private refineries come on board, the issue of sufficient fuel supply will remain a mirage.

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No going back on Jan. 13 Anambra Central Senatorial Pg 16 re-run –INEC Obiano’s aide promotes local league in Ogbunike ÏÏÏFive kindreds in Ifite Village

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, greeting his people after being given the title ‘Ebubedike’’ by the traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Christopher Idigo at the 118th Ofala...recently

FG inaugurates skill acquisition centre in Anambra Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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specialised skill acquisition centre in Anambra State has been flagged off in Igbuala Ifitedunu of Dunukofia Council Area. The project which is Federal Government oriented under the Ministry of Labour and Employment will sit on about thirty six hectares of land, bounded by Umunya on an axis, Awkuzu in another axis, as well as the popular Nengo River on a different axis. Governor Willie Obiano, while thanking the Federal Government for the citing the project in the state, pointed

out that his administration has been doing a similar thing, empowering and engaging people in various skills across the State, urging for more of such interventions by the federal government to meaningfully engage more people. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke, the Governor called on the citizenry to take advantage of, and access the CBN/State government loan scheme by forming cooperatives, stressing the need for people, especially the youth to equip themselves with skills, so that with or without University educa-

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tion, they can be gainfully employed, and employ others. Earlier, Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige said that what is unique about the drive of the current administration on skills acquisition is that it is rural based and enables wider access to majority of the population, at little or no cost for transportation, saying that the specialised centre which is also being replicated in Alor, Idemili North, Centres in Enugu and Nasarawa states are also receiving attention for completion and rehabilitation, simultaneously. The Minister further said that in the pipeline also, is a public private partnership to enable demand-driven training in order to supply skills needed by the private sector

operators who, according to him, are the larger employers of labour. While illustrating the project specification, the site manager, Architect Mike Nwafor hinted that the project has received approval by government at all levels, assuring that the first phase will be completed in three months, and added that the location will contain a fuel station, hospital, market, play ground, international school, among others. He said that the specialised skill acquisition Centre has the capacity of about 150 seats, three skill workshops and laboratories which can contain about 50 people each, and stressed that they will soon commence work on the site.

Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State recently engaged in a football Competition to mark the victory of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the last concluded Anambra Governorship election. The tournament tagged “Ifite Ogbunike Unity Cup and Governor Willie Obiano Victory Match,” was sponsored by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Mobilisation, Mr. Samuel Odinye. The five kindreds include Onyeama, Ogbuefi, Okpalaeze, Umuchioke and Adagbe. The tournament which started on December 26 ended on December 31, 2017, with a final match played between Onyeama and Umuchioke, in which Umuchioke defeated Onyeama with a lone goal. Kicking off the final tournament at Okolomesike Central School field, Ogbunike, the sponsor, Hon Odinye, explained that the essence was to unite and ignite positive kindred spirit in the village, as well as renkindle brotherly love among them. According to Odinye, love is the only thing that can move every community which will engender peace and progress and ultimately attract community nfrastructural development as well as individual growth. “I initiated the idea because I considered it expedient for our youths to come together and understand the meaning of family and brotherliness. We are one family. It is equally to celebrate the landslide victory of Governor Willie Obiano in the last concluded Anambra State governorship election. Indeed, the victory will spur him to further work and transform the state. “The vision of Obiano’s administration is to empower and engage every youth meaningfully. This is seen in the just concluded collection of data base for all unemployed youths in the State,” Odinye narrated. The Special Assistant promised to sustain the tournament and make it an annual event to promote unity among youths. One of the stakeholders from Ifite Ogbunike, Dr. Samuel Onuorah commended Mr. Odinye for his vision in sponsoring the tournament, saying it would encourage productivity among the youths. Mr. Onuorah urged other political office holderd to borrow a leaf and introduce other activities that would promote love and creativity in the community.

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Lawmaker bags chieftaincy title from Abba community ÏÏÏIt was a gathering of

Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke (third right); Managing Director, Anambra Broadcasting Service, Nze Uche Nworah (4th right), during the 60th Igu Aro Enugwu-Ukwu and 7th Igu Aro Eze Enugwu-Ukwu and Igwe Umunri, Sir Ralph Obumnaeme Ekpeh at the entrance of Obuofornri Palace, Enugwu-Ukwu...recently

No going back on Jan 13 Anambra Central Senatorial rerun –INEC Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the Anambra Central senatorial re-run election scheduled for January 13, 2018 will hold. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, who gave the assurance in a telephone interview, said the legal debacle hindering the election from holding had been resolved. Orji said the legal department had studied the judgements and asked them to go ahead with the election as ordered by the Court of Appeal as against the Justice John Tsoho-led Federal High Court judgement. Orji added that the commission had already commenced training of its ad hoc personnel. “Our legal department has asked us to go ahead and obey the Court of Appeal order against the Federal

High Court judgement. So, we are going ahead to conduct the election on January 13. “We are going on with the election as scheduled. We have started training ad hoc personnel ahead of the poll,” the REC also said. The Anambra Central Senatorial District had been without a senator since 2015 when the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, sacked the occupant of the position, Mrs Uche Ekwunife. The court asked INEC to conduct a re-run in the district within 90 days, while disqualifying Ekwunife and her political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from participating in the re-run. The PDP challenged its exclusion in the re-run at the Federal High Court, Abuja which granted judgement in its favour. On the appeal by the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, and his party, it contended that the

PDP would not field a candidate in the re-run since it was on its instance that the election was nullified on December 7, 2015. On Monday, November 20, 2017, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja delivered a judgment in favour of Umeh in which it ordered INEC to conduct the re-run election within 90 days of the judgment and excluding PDP from contesting in it. Following this, INEC fixed the rerun for January 13, 2018. But on December 13, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja declared Obiora Okonkwo of the PDP as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in a judgement delivered by Justice Tsoho. Tsoho asked INEC to issue certificate of return to Okonkwo and ordered the Senate president to swear in the PDP candidate immediately as the senator for Anambra Central Senatorial District.

Health Commissioner warns against quackery in Healthcare system

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Willie Obiano is fully prepared to take health care delivery to the door steps of the Ndi Anambra as contained in his administration’s health blue print. The state Health Commissioner, Dr. Joe Akabuike, disclosed this to the ABS at Nanka, Orumba North council area recently Commissioner Akabuike, who thanked God almighty for seeing

Ndi Anambra through 2017, said government has restructured the whole health system of the state with the aim to have at least one functioning primary health care centre in each community in the state. He noted that his Ministry has implemented about eighty percent of what is contained in the state health blue print. Akabuike also used the opportunity to advise people to stop pa-

tronising herbal medicine which is capable of disintegrating their whole system and reminded them that government has introduced the Health Insurance scheme for improved health care delivery in the state. He warned those who engage in quackery to shun the practice as government will not hesitate to arrest and bring perpetrators to book to face appropriate punishment.

who is who recently at the palace of the traditional ruler of Abba in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe L.N. Eze, as the member representing Njikoka Two State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Sir. Pete Ibida, was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ugonwanne of Abba Community by the monarch. Decorating the lawmaker with the chieftaincy regalia, the royal father described Ibida as a symbol of quality representation and as a distinguished son of Njikoka whom, he said, had made his constituents proud with his performance at the floor of the House, noting that Ibida’s recognition was most deserving and an honour long overdue. Igwe Eze stated that the lawmaker had justified the faith reposed in him by the people of Njikoka Two State Constituency. Addressing newsmen at his Egbengwu Nimo home, Hon. Ibida, who is the House Committee chairman on Trade,

Commerce and Wealth Creation, expressed gratitude to God for his mercies and also for the people of Abba Community for the honour done him. He promised to continue to start from where he stopped in the outgone year, this time with a renewed vigour, assuring that as far as he remained in the State House of Assembly, he would continue to offer his best. “I’ll never let them down. I owe it a duty to represent their interest,’ Ibida promised. The former Nigeria Ambassador to Spain and the wife of the former Biafra warlord, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Ikemba Nnewi), Amb. Bianca Ojukwu; the Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Nze Uche Nworah and the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Media, Mr. Emeka Ozumba were among those who felicitated with Hon. Sir. Dr. Pete Chima Ibida.

Agulu Awka honours illistrous son, Agumadu ÏÏÏThe

people of Agulu-Awka on December 29, 2017 honoured Chief Jude Emeka Agumadu (Baby Awka) for his outstanding records in Empowerment of the Youths of Awka Town and beyond. Agulu-Awka day is a special day the community celebrates and honours people with outstanding records especially for their service in community development. Chief Jude Emeka Agumadu is a household name whenever Empowerment, Mobilisation, Philanthropism and Community Development are mentioned. And this made it possible for the people to arrive at a conclusive compromise of honouring him with the special award. The Agulu-Awka day brings powerful people together for special recognition. Prince Arthur Eze (Ozoigbo Ndu), Senator Ben Ndi Obi, Hon. Nnamdi Okafor (member representing Awka South in Anambra State House of Assembly), Hon. Leo Nwuba (Transition Chairman of Awka

South LGA) and many other dignitaries were in attendance for the 2017 Agulu-Awka Day at Ulonese Hall. The Chairman of Ulonese, Deacon Peter Anekwe, in his address noted that Chief Agumadu is a special breed and a blessing which God deposited in their community to help his people. He observed that 80 percent of the youths are gainfully employed by Chief Agumadu. He also made references of those on his Academic Scholarship, urging the people of Agulu-Awka to join Chief Agumadu in eradicating illiteracy from their community. The Chairman concluded by telling Chief Agumadu to continue his Goodwill that it is only God that can pay him. In his acceptance speech, Chief Agumadu promised to continue in his Goodwill. He assured his people of unprecedented philanthropic engagements for the Year 2018. He used the opportunity to advise his people of the importance to seek for help when need be.

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Lawmaker gives succour to children, nurses at Nwafia ÏÏÏSuccour

came the way of over one hundred children born at Nawfia Primary Health centre and Nurses working there recently as the member representing Njikoka one Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Dr. Timothy Ifedioramma, organized a New Year party for them. The occasion was held at Nawfia Primary Health Centre. Items donated to the children by the lawmaker were beverages, cartons of noodles, detergent, diapers, and buckets among other things. Dr. Ifedioramma also presented cash to the nurses at the Health Centre in the spirit of New Year celebration. Pregnant women were not left out as they equally received gift items from the lawmaker. Dr. Ifedioramma used the occasion to inspect a gigantic building he single handedly erected at the Primary Health Centre to address their infrastructural needs. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ifedioramma said the gesture

was in line with the yuletide celebration which anchors on love and exchange of gifts by followers of Jesus Christ. He maintained that he was committed towards ensuring that Nawfia Primary Health Centre gets all the facilities it requires to give those who visit it for health challenges utmost satisfaction. In a vote of thanks, the Officer in-charge of Nwafia, Primary Heallth Centre, Mrs. Ebele Ezeoke, commended Dr. Ifedioramma for his kind gesture. Meanwhile, Dr. Ifedioramma recently led members of the Unique Friends Social Club, Awka District to some Orphanage homes in the state where they presented food items to them. The Orphanage homes were the Blessed Nise Babies Home and Daycare Centre, Awka, Perpetual Help Nursery and Primary School, Enugwu Agidi, and items donated to them by the Association were bags of rice, cartons of noodles, and tubers of yam among other things.

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Mrs. Obiano rescues mentally challenged ‘returnee from London’ stranded in Lagos Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has acted to rescue a mentally challenged returnee from London who was found wondering around in the suburbs of Lagos. Mrs. Obiano’s intervention came through her NGO, Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFÉ). A video tape of the mentally challenged man which went viral on the social media caught Mr. Obiano’s attention. The video tape showed the man seated with his luggage being interviewed by a camera man – who spotted him and suspected foul play. The mentally challenged man while being interviewed indicated he had arrived Nigeria from London en route Ogidi his hometown but was stuck in Lagos because he had no money to continue his journey to Ogidi in Anambra State. He acknowledged that he had been sleeping on the streets of Lagos. As

he spoke, his demeanor gave him away as having ongoing mentally challenges. After a close observation of the widely publicised video, the wife of the Anambra State governor in collaboration with a native of Ogidi, Captain John Okakpu, opted to rescue and rehabilitate the returnee. They made spirited efforts to reach the members of the man’s immediate family. Captain John Okakpu, Managing Director/CEO of ABX World, a Lagos based Logistics Company was instrumental to the initial effort to trace and provide care to the man. The role of CAFÉ, according to the Senior Special Assistant /Media Aide to wife of the Governor, Mr. Emeka Ozumba was that of sustained medical and social welfare. He explained that Mrs. Obiano waded-in quietly because she was worried that although the internet was instrumental to locating and recovering the patient, excessive publicity around the issue may adversely

affect the young man’s smooth reintegration into the society thereafter. She therefore called for restraint. According to her, “We must ensure that the young man is not scarred by this experience; that is what we must strive to achieve. It may just be a minor case that requires quick expert attention.” Ozumba explained further that CAFÉ has a wealth of experience in managing similar matters. CAFÉ had managed a 62-bed Home for Mentally Challenged at Nteje, Anambra State where similar cases were handled, and the patients discharged back into the society. He noted that beyond CAFÉ intervention, the Government of Anambra State has an ongoing relationship with the Managing Director of ABX World in its agricultural export programme. The mentally challenge returnee’s condition has improved remarkably. He is being rehabilitated at a medical facility in Lagos.

NANS Zone B coodinator pledges to fight cultism, prostitution, others ÏÏÏThe

newly elected Coordinator of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Zone B, Comrade Okeke Kenneth Chinedu, has promised to fight cultism, prostitution, sorting, exam malpractice and drug abuse, which, he said, is prevalent in various campuses across South East and South South. Comrade Okeke, who stated this in Awka shortly after their inauguration, assured the students of efficient and effective representation, noting that his major concern now was to ensure that cultism and other vices witnessed in the campuses were reduced to the barest minimum. He urged the students to take their studies seriously, noting that the primary aim and prayer of every parent and guardian was to have their children and wards graduate without dent, adding that he would put up a good fight against cultism, campus protititution, sorting, exam malpractice, among others. He expressed satisfaction with the way and manner the outgone executive championed the cause, noting that he would continue from where they stopped, even as he promised to operate all- inclusive government. Comrade Okeke thanked all those who played key roles to ensure their emergence, noting that their votes, moral, material and financial support gave them victory at the just concluded NANS election held at Yenogoa, Bayelsa state. Inaugurating the Comrade Okeke Kenneth Chinedu-led executive members, the deputy coordinator NANS, Zone B, Comrade Chuks

Okafor, urged the new exco not to disappoint the teeming students who voted massively for them. Okafor charged them to always seek for advice from all major stakeholders including the students, which they represented, noting that they would always be there to offer the Earlier, the Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Political Matters, Comrade Chinedu Obidigwe, called on them to be focus and hardworking, noting that the government of Governor Willie Obiano would continue to patronise them. Obidigwe, who was represented by Chief Chika Nzelu, urged the NANS Zone B executive to work for the greater good of the students, noting that their good works would certainly speak for them. Meanwhile, the Okeke-led executive recently paid a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Prof. Fidelis Okafor, in his office at the Igbariam Campus of the University. Speaking during the visit, Okeke said they came to intimate me of their plans to partner the institution, noting that he was the first to be visited by the newly elected executive, adding that he (Okafor) as the Life Member of NANS, deserved to be visited and appreciated for the wonderful job he was doing in the institution and beyond. Receiving the NANS officials, Prof. Okafor charged them to make honesty, transparency their watchword.

The member representing Njikoka 2 in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Peter Ibida (centre) and wife shortly after bagging Ugonwanne title from Abba Community...recent;y

Ndigbo urged to promote cultural heritage ÏÏÏNdigbo

have been urged to safeguard their rich cultural heritage, from going into extinction. The Commissioner for Health in Anambra State, Dr. Josephat Akabuike, made the call during the celebration of one year on the throne anniversary by the traditional ruler of Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area, Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu Ezeilo at his palace. Dr. Akabuike, who charged parents of Igbo extraction to always communicate with their children in their mother tongue, extolled Igwe Ezeilo for keeping to the demands of his office and piloting the affairs of the community with the fear of God, urging the people of Nanka to give him maximum support. Speaking also, President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, Chief Damian OkekeOgene, said the massive turnout

of personalities and indigenes of Nanka to celebrate with Igwe Ezeilo on his one year on the throne anniversary shows the acceptance of his leadership by the people and progress made a year after his ascension on the throne, noting that traditional rulers must help to revive the waning Igbo culture in their various domains. In their separate remarks, the chairman of Ifite village Nanka, Chief Chidebe Ezegbo and a stakeholder, Mr. Afamefunna Ezechukwu, prayed that Igwe Ezeilo lasts long on the throne as culture and tradition are important, which must be passed on to the younger generation. Others who spoke at the event including Chief Emmanuel Okeke and Mr. Kenneth Ogaruonye called for the sustenance of the rich Igbo cultural heritage. Earlier in a sermon during a church service that heralded the

ceremony, the Archdeacon of Nanka Archdeaconry, Venerable David Okpalaononuju, who maintained that all power belongs to God urged the traditional ruler to make the word of God his guiding principle and always have the interest of the people at heart while being wary of bad advisers. In a remark, the celebrant, Igwe Ezeilo, thanked the people of Nanka for their support in the past one year as a lot has been achieved both in settling land disputes, providing jobs for youths among others, promising that coming years will be more fruitful. Traditional rulers from other communities within the State and beyond also attended the ceremony. Highpoints of the event were paying of homage to the traditional ruler by all the villages in Nanka community, individuals, as well as cultural and masquerade displays.

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‘What Victor Umeh will bring to Senate’ Emeka Ozumba

ÏÏÏIt is no longer news that the Senate seat of the Anambra Central Senatorial District which has been stymied since 2015 is arguably the most sought after in Nigeria. Many had aspired to fill the vacuum but the 13th January 5, 2018 Re-run Election date appears to be the best opportunity for the people to have a representative that fits their aspirations and yearnings. Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh, Ohamadike, is undoubtedly the man with proven credentials to join the revered group of legislators in the upper legislative chambers of the National Assembly. Often times, we hear legislators promise to provide quality representation, but the volume and complexity of legislative duties which cut across activities in standing committees, special or select committees, and joint committees with further division into subcommittees require a high level of intelligence, diligence and commitment. Above all, the preparation and presentation of Motions and Bills which are the yardstick for measuring the output of an effective legislator calls for erudition, doggedness and consistency which Chief Umeh packs in a pouch. Without prejudice to some others who seek after the seat, Ohamadike will bring his intelligence to bear at the committees which are essential part of the legislative process. There is no doubt that as the Senate committees’ oversight on-going governmental operations, identify issues suitable for legislative review, gather and evaluate information, and recommend courses of action to the Senate, well-thoughtout inputs grounded in the knowledge of the needs of the people and critical areas of intervention are required.

Again Chief Umeh is well-equipped to make invaluable contributions at this level. I dare add that Chief Umeh will bring a spark of legislative eloquence and panache that will once more liven up the red chamber to the admiration of distinguished colleagues and observers from the gallery. Incidentally, Chief Umeh’s robust size has been latched onto by some traducers who would rather cast him as domineering and brutish. But the real ‘Victorious Victor’ is kindhearted, comely and gifted. A professional Estate Surveyor and Valuer whose mastery of the legal process, owing to his long involvement in many political legal tangos has led many to mistake him for a Lawyer. Fortunately, those who have been involved with this Nigerian political encyclopedia and APGA juggernaut confess to his friendly demeanor and abilities to convince friends and foe with reasoned submissions and argument; yet another requisite positive trait of an aspiring legislator. John Lockwood Huie’s observation that “our lives are defined not by the challenges we encounter but how we respond to those challenges,” speaks volumes about Chief Sir Umeh’s dogged spirit. He has fought and won many political battles in the quest for the truth and pursuit of principles. As National Chairman of APGA for over a decade, Umeh towered above his peers by holding the reigns with uncommon tenacity in the face of daunting challenges, and as a Senator, his profile and impact will be no less exemplary. Though Constituency projects have eluded Anambra Central for over two years due to lack of representation, it is instructive that Chief Umeh’s late arrival on the scene may yet make-up for lost time. There is ample evidence from his equally late arrival at the 2015

Victor Umeh National Constitutional Conference, but that did not deter him from making instant impact and excellent contributions to the final document. One is therefore tempted to conclude that his Senatorial foray would be equally stellar. Thus with the imminence of Ohamadike’s quest to represent Anambra Central Senatorial District, the long denied constituents may yet get a sense of fulfillment on the fact that they may finally get a representative worthy of the office and with the requisite clout

to attract the much needed dividends of democracy. As the constituents file out to the polls on 13th January 2018, those of voting age must go with the conviction that though a lot may have been lost, the triumph of Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh and his eventual swearing in as Senator representing the district would definitely assuage their thirst for a worthy ambassador in the Senate. Ozumba, a Public Affairs analyst writes from Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra Central Senatorial District.

Cleric honoured for humanitarian activities ÏÏÏA

Non-Governmental organisation committed to eradication of crime has honoured a catholic priest, the Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ananwa. Rev. Fr. Ananwa, who is the founder and director Abounded Jesus Charity Home Orafite in Egusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decorated as an Advocate of crime prevention. In his speech at the occasion, the Director, Crime Prevention Campaign of Nigeria, Anambra State chapter, Hon. Alponsus Chukwuemeka Madubueze, observed that Rev. Fr. Ananwa has done much in

the services of God and humanity. According to him, for a high profile priest who left the comfort of his parish to stay with the disabled, the sick and the poor deserved commendations. Madubueze, who traced most of the crime in the society to lack of parental upbringing, called on parents to live up to their responsibility in upbringing of the children by monitoring the friends they keep and their other activities. He said: “Crime prevention and controls strategy cannot be handled on pages newspapers and talking, rather it is by taking concrete action.

“A lot of measures have been suggested about crime prevention but none has been implemented in any way. If those in the National and state Assemblies can use their constituency allowances to build foundations and help the less privileged and empower the youths as very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ananwa was doing, the society would have been a better place. “We are here today to honour and decorate a clergy man who without minding his position, personal benefit as a Reverend Father chose to change the lives of the less privileged, the poor, the deformed, the youths and runs a free education as an individual with-

out government backing, which is more than crime prevention and control on pages of newspapers”. He said honour should be given to who deserves it”. In his response, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Ananwa thanked the organisation for the honour which he said will spur him to do more, assuring that he will not relent in the service of humanity which he said was a call on his side. The cleric called on governments, public spirited individuals, and corporate bodies to join in alleviating the plight of less privileged people.

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L-R: Director of Search and Rescue, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Air Commodore, Sonny Ohemu; Director-General of NEMA, Mr. Mustapha Maihaja and Director-General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita Oshita, during a press conference in Abuja…at the weekend.

Fuel Crisis: Buhari, APC wrecking the economy - PDP Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Peoples Democratic Party

(PDP) has said that the failure of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Ministry of Petroleum Resources to find any solution to the biting fuel crisis in the country has wrecked the nation’s economy. This is just as the party slammed the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu over his proposals to trade away the nation’s resources to other interests under sneaky subsidy deals. The PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, also expressed sadness

that President Muhammadu Buhari had refused to heed wise counsel from Nigerians to quit as Minister of Petroleum and allow competent hands to effectively manage the sector, adding that his rebuff has left the nation with no hope of any solution to the current fuel crisis and its attendant hardship on Nigerians. “It is now clear to all that President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC Government is bent at wrecking the nation. Instead of abating, the situation is getting worse under the APC administration, which on December 6, 2017 promised to end the fuel crisis within one week. “What is more frightening is the atrocious proposals by the Minister

Pen-Cinema Flyover: LASTMA creates 24-hour special intervention, RRU Benjamin Omoike

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Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), at the weekend created a 24-hour Special Intervention and Rapid Response Unit to mitigate the impact of partial closure of adjoining roads in Agege area of the state on traffic owing to the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover. The state government had, on January 4, commenced the enforcement of partial closure of some roads in Agege to facilitate the construction of the 1.4km flyover, which was conceived and designed by the present administration in the state to end the perennial traffic situation hitherto associated with

the axis. Speaking at the Agege Zonal Office of the agency, LASTMA’s General Manager, Olawale Musa, assured residents and motorists that the state government was determined to ensure free flow of traffic throughout the construction of the bridge, and that adequate measures had been firmed up to facilitate seamless connectivity within Agege and its environs. Musa, who spoke after meeting with senior traffic officials and inspection of materials deployed to the axis, said the AgegePen Cinema axis was a crucial centre point to human and vehicular movement to all the adjourning communities and an alternative route to exit Lagos to neighboring states.

of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu which amounts to trading away the nation’s resources to the mercy and vagaries of international interests through questionable subsidy plans that is completely against national interest. “This same minister who denied that there are plans to increase the price of fuel is also plotting an indirect hike through a wicked price modulation plan where NNPC will be allowed to continue to sell at N145 per liter in its few mega stations across the country while the independent marketers should be allowed to sell at whatever price is profitable to them in all their outlets”. According to the PDP, “it is now

clear to all that the APC government is only being perfidious with our oil sector, particularly in its promise not to increase fuel prices. We all know that there are very few NNPC stations and that most of such stations will not even have the products. “What this means is that after ruining the system, the APC administration is now contemplating handing Nigerians over to unspeakable whims of independent marketers, while attempting to cover shady subsidy regime through which billions of naira could be frittered away daily under their watch. “This proposal will leave our economy, which is already weakened by the incompetent and corrupt APC

government, in complete comatose and result in more hardship on the already impoverished Nigerians. “With the poor purchasing power of the naira, also due to bad polices of the APC government, any additional anti-people policy will ultimately spell doom for our dear nation. “Nigerians are now aware that the same government that boasts of zero tolerance for corruption has been engaged in unspeakable grafts, including unabated siphoning of our national resources through underhand subsidy deals, direct diversion of public funds in various sectors and depletion of our foreign financial instruments, and this must stop” PDP stated

Ogun hosts Tech Summit ‘18

ÏÏÏMore than 1000 individu-

als, organisations and future disruptors are expected to gather in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for The TechSummitOgun 2018. With the theme “Disruptive Innovation; Where Are We?” the summit will hold at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta, Thursday, January 18, 2018. Hosted by Vervetree Global, an emerging incubator, the summit will convey leading stakeholders within the digital innovation ecosystem to explore solutions to drive digital innovation and growth from the early-stage nascent phase of technology innovation. Speakers at the summit would range from diverse background and industries including, but not limited to – telecommunication companies, start-up technology companies, members of the

academic community, policy makers, entrepreneurs, young people and several others with experiences required to drive productive conversations and actions for the future of techenabled innovation. They will speak across technical sessions and sub-topics, including innovation and Start-ups, Education, Innovation and Financing and Innovation and Digital Media. The summit will be characterized by keynote addresses, plenary sessions and breakout sessions. Some of the topics to be treated at plenary include: Promoting Ogun as a Technological and innovation hub in Nigeria; Start-up, education and the digital age: leveraging social and traditional media for growth; Pitching the media, what works?; Turning student into founders: How to run an effective start-up; Investing

and seed funding: challenges facing the financing of startups in Nigeria; Growing a sustainable technology start-up; Innovating start-ups: targeting the core of the market; and addressing the shortage of tech talent and innovativeness within higher institutions in Ogun. Outcomes and key metrics proposed for evaluating the success of the summit include ensuring the largest multistakeholder platform to discuss technology innovation in Ogun State, show commitments for partnerships and likely investment in digital opportunities, commitment to infrastructural development and policy by the relevant stakeholders, and launch of the ‘Tech Challenge Ogun’ and other collaboration towards the future of digital transformation and innovation in Ogun State.

Sokoto approves 250 solarpowered water

ÏÏÏSokoto state government

has awarded contract for the construction of 250 solar powered water schemes to be sited in rural areas across the 23 local government areas of the state. This is contained in a statement issued to reporters in Sokoto by Malam Imam Imam, the spokesman of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. “The project is part of government’s policy of opening up and improving standard of living is rural areas. It will be completed in three months and is consisting of solar pumping system, control room, distribution system, borehole, 10,000-litre capacity tank and security fence.

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Companies Registration 21 (Trustees)

x CHRIST DEVOTIONAL MINISTRY AGBALA AREMOLEKUN

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 General public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to 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 ASSOCIATION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

Trustees are : 1.OBIDOYIN EBENEZER OLUSAYO 2.OBIDOYIN OLUKEMI OLAYINKA 3.TAIWO SAMUEL SODIQ 4.OGUNJIMI CALEB OLUSEGUN 5.OBIDOYIN MAYOWA ABIOLA

THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. PROPHET ADIGUN OYEGBEMI STEPHEN (GENERAL OVERSEER & FOUNDER) 2. PASTOR (MRS) JULIANAH RADEYO ADIGUN (DEPUTY GENERAL OVERSEER &CO-FOUNDER) 3. DEACON OGHENEOVO (MEMBER) 4. VINCENT BEAUTY (MRS) (MEMBER) 5. ADIGUN TIMILEHIN STEPHEN (MEMBER)

THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. ASHIRU MOSHOOD KAYODE 2. ABDULFATAI OLATUNDE MUTIU 3. RAHEED SULAIMON BABATUNDE 4. ABDULRAMON KAMIDEEN OLAD 5. OLUSOTE FATAI OLAWALE 6. OLOGBONORI MORUFUDEEN OLAKITAN 7. SALIU LATEEF

Aims: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE :1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD, 2. TO INTERCED AND ASSEMBLE BELIEVERS FOR WORSHIP OF GOD ALMIGHTY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PROPAGATE ISLAM 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY 3. TO TEACH, IMPACT KNOWLEDGE OF QURAN AND HADITH IN THE YOUTH

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

Signed: Trustees

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

GREENSEAL EMPOWERMENT FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE

EVENT CENTRE OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAGOS

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.

VINEYARD FULL GOSPEL MISSION

RAF’ATUL ISLAMIYYAH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

OVERFLOWING BLESSINGS AMBASSADORS MISSION

The General public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990

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

This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Eseigbe Kingsley Oje (2) Madububa Vivian Anulika (3) Ogieva Charity Aijewanre (4) Otaifo Obaluyi

THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. DOHERTY ADEDEJI OLUGBEMIGA 2. DOHERTY ABIOLA ABIDEMI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) REV. IBEKWEM, ELVIS IFEANYICHUKWU--PRESIDENT (2) UWIKOR, KPANE MOSES--SECRETARY (3) IBEKWEM, PECULIAR

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) Enhance the social status of the less privileges, petty traders, widows etc through economic empowerment. (2) To improve socio-economic conditions of the poor. (3) Embolden the orphans, less privileges, through self esteem enhancing programmes and quality education. (4) Promote healthy living through access to health care tips. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE :1. To cater for the welfare of its members. 2. To assist its members in areas of common interest. 3. To enlighten its members on best practices in their common field of endeavour. 4. To encourage compliance of its members with appropriate governmental policies. 5. To liaise between its members and relevant regulatory bodies. 6. To forge a common front and promote the common interest of its members. Any objection to the said application should be forwarded to the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed by: Idemudia King, Esq. Tel: 08034478489

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

JESUS PECULIAR INTERCESSORS MISSION

ZADOCK CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

This is to inform the general public that the above named mission has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) IBEKWEM, PECULIAR --PRESIDENT (2)REV. IBEKWEM, ELVIS IFEANYICHUKWU--SECRETARY (3) UCHECHUKWU, VALIANT NATTY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: Pst Christian Okonkwo Pst John Ijoh Bro James Odumegwu Sis Gloria Anaba Sis Nkeiru Okonkwo Sis Eduwhu Faith

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL HUMAN BEINGS ON EARTH (2) TO PREPARE THE MINDS OF BELIEVERS TOWARDS THE COMING OF JESUS - THE KING (3) TO SNATCH UNBELIEVERS FROM THE POWERS OF SIN AND INTRODUCE THEM TO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,bio Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed IBEKWEM, PECULIAR - PRESIDENT CONFIRMATION OF NAME

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT FRANCIS CHUKWUKA ONYENEZI AND FRANK CHUKWUKA ONYENEZI REFER TO ONE AND SAME PERSON. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING BOTH NAMES REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE. YISA-AROGUNMOLA KUDIRAT OMOLARA

MRS. EMERUOM JENNIFER CHIDINDU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS EMEKOWA JENNIFER CHIDINDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. EMERUOM JENNIFER CHIDINDU . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ONAJITE JENNIFER ODJERI

I formerly known and addressed as ADEGOKE KUDIRAT OMOLARA,now wish to be known and addressed as YISA-AROGUNMOLA KUDIRAT OMOLARA. General public please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as onajite Jennifer Oboro ,now wish to be known and addressed as, : onajite Jennifer Odjeri , general public should take note.

MRS. VICTORY ANULIKA CHIGOZIE-OGBU

ETIM EYO

I formerly known and addressed as Miss.VICTORY ANULIKA ODUENYI Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. VICTORY ANULIKA CHIGOZIEOGBU All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public should please take note.

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

MRS. CHIOMA SALLY ADEDAYO

MOURAH CHIAZOKA NNEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHIOMA SALLY MGBEMENA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIOMA SALLY ADEDAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBIEKWE CHIAZOKA NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MOURAH CHIAZOKA NNEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and propagate Christian values through seminars and outreaches. 2. To reach the youths with the message of God in other to assist those entangle in social vices out of it. 3. Help repentant youths reform their lives. 4. Engage in missions and outreaches within our rural and urban centers. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from this publication. Signed: Pst Christian Okonkwo

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL HUMAN BEINGS ON EARTH (2) TO PREPARE THE MINDS OF BELIEVERS TOWARDS THE COMING OF JESUS - THE KING (3) TO SNATCH UNBELIEVERS FROM THE POWERS OF SIN AND INTRODUCE THEM TO THE KINGDOM OF LIGHT. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,bio Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed REV. IBEKWEM, ELVIS IFEANYICHUKWU - PRESIDENT

ADDITION OF NAME

MRS. BODUNRIN TEMITOPE OLUWAKEMI

I, IKENWEJI CHUKWUEMEKA DAVID, wish to add, CHUKWUEMEKA, to my name which was formerly, IKENWEJI DAVID. I now wish to be known and addressed as, IKENWEJI CHUKWUEMEKA DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Oniyide Temitope Oluwakemi, wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Bodunrin Temitope Oluwakemi. All former documents remain valid. Banks, general public should please take note.

MERCY OLUWAFUNMISE MFONABASI I formerly known and addressed as MERCY OLUWAFUNMISE EDEKE-MFON, now wish to be known and addressed as MERCY OLUWAFUNMISE MFONABASI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOSHUA EMEMABASI EDEKEMFON, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSHUA EMEMABASI MFONABASI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

JOSHUA EMEMABASI MFONABASI

CHINAGOROM CHIDINMA HAPPINESS

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I,formerly known and addressed as OKUDO CORNELIUS,now wish to be known and addressed as, OKUDO CHUKWUNONSO CORNELIUS, Banks and general public should take note.

MRS OFUREOSE OLAWOBI AMORIGHOYE

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

ANIOKEKE MARIAGORETTI CHIDIMMA

UDE STEPHANIE OLUCHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIDINMA CHRISTOPHER AGOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINAGOROM CHIDINMA HAPPINESS .ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I,formerly known and addressed as miss ofureose olawobi odion , now wish to be known and addressed as, Mrs ofureose olawobi Amorighoye , general public should take note

I, Miss Kornom Charity Lessi, is the same person as Miss. Kornom Charity. Born on the 16th day of December, 1997 instead of 16th December, 1999. I therefore wish to be address and known as Miss Kornom Charity Leesi born on the 16th December 1997. The general public should please take note of this information and correction. Miss Kornom Charity Leesi.

OKUDO CHUKWUNONSO CORNELIUS

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I formerly known and addressed as miss UGWU STEPHANIE OLUCHI Now wish to be known and addressed as UDE STEPHANIE OLUCHI All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public should please take note. MRS. EJIKE-CHARLES CHINWE MARYJANE

UMANAH SUNDAY UMANAH

OBASI GODSWILL OGONNA

LAWRENCE OBIANIME JUNIOR

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I, formerly known and addressed as, OBASI GODSWILL, now wish to be known and addressed as, OBASI GODSWILL OGONNA. All former documents remain valid. ACCESS BANK PLC and general public should take note.

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MRS. NORRELL OGHALOMAINO NAOMI

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I, SABA SYLVESTER SABA, and SYLVESTER SABA, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, SYLVESTER SABA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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22 Change of Names FAVOUR OLUWANIMIFISE MFONABASI

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SURAJU KAFAYAT TEMILADE

YUSUFF OMOTAYO LOOKMAN

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AHWIN OGHENERUNOR DAVID

ODULATE BOLAJI RILWAN

GIDEON MFONABASI

CORRECTION OF NAME

TAIWO TOLULOPE ODUNSI

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OMOTOYOSI PRECIOUS ABOSEDE

OMOTOYOSI PAUL OLUWAGBENGA

MRS ONI MARY OLUWASEYI

MRS BADMUS TOYIN NOFISAT

MISS TITILAYO DAMILOLA OGUNBA

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I, formerly known and addressed as OKUNOWO OMOTOYOSI RASAQ, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTOYOSI PAUL OLUWAGBENGA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OLUKOTUN MARY OLUWASEYI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONI MARY OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid. Nursing and Midwifery Council, Banks and general public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS AKINBOLA TOYIN NOFISAT now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BADMUS TOYIN NOFISAT. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS TITILAYO DAMILOLA SALAWU now wish to be known and addressed as MISS TITILAYO DAMILOLA OGUNBA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

NNANNA CHRISTIAN UZOMA

OLOWOYOBIOJO MUFTAH KAYODE

SARAH LARUBA MUHAMMED

UDOH ESTHER UKPONG

PRINCE OLUSHEGUN SAMUEL ADENIYI ADEBARE

I formerly known and addressed as UZOHUO CHRISTIAN UZOMA now wish to be known and addressed as NNANNA CHRISTIAN UZOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLOWOYOBIOJO YUNUS KAYODE, OLOWOYOBIOJO MUFUTAU ALADE now wish to be known and addressed as OLOWOYOBIOJO MUFTAH KAYODE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

Formerly Salamatu Muhammed Laruba Now Sarah Laruba Muhammed. The same person bear same name. General public should take note.

AZEMOHOR ONORARO CHRISTOPHER

MRS SONUGA ADEOLA IDOWU

MRS OGBU PATIENCE NDIDI

I Okunade Sola Alvin wishes to change my name to Azemohor Onoraro Christopher. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

Fomerly known and addressed as Miss Ogunlabi Adeola Idowu Now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Sonuga Adeola Idowu,All former documents remain valid,General Public note

Formerly known and addressed as Miss Nnah Patience Ndidi Diamond now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ogbu Patience Ndidi.All Former documents remain valid. General public note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to inform the General public that I am the same person known and addressed as SEGUN ALOMASOJO and OLUWASEGUN ENIBURUMO,Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEGUN ENIBURUMO,All former documents remain valid,general public note ELEYINMI OLUWASEGUN ANUOLUWA

KEHINDE FATAI OKANLAWON I FATAI FATAI OKANLAWON is the same person as KEHINDE FATAI OKANLAWON now wish to be known and addressed as KEHINDE FATAI OKANLAWON,All former documents remain valid,FIRST BANKPLC,GTBANK PLC AND General public please note

MRS OMOLOLA OLUWABUNMI ADEWALE KEKERE-EKUN Formerly known and addressed as Miss Omolola Oluwabunmi OLUSA now wish to be known and address as Mrs Omolola Oluwabunmi Adewale Kekere-Ekun, All former documents remain valid,Goodnews Baptist Church Nursery & Primary School, Surulere Lagos,First Bank PLC and General public note

OSIEKE CHINWEIKPE GEORGE

TEMITOPE JOSEPHINE AJIBORISA

I formerly known as SUNDAY OLUWASEGUN ANUOLUWA wish to be known and addressed as ELEYINMI OLUWASEGUN ANUOLUWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I OSIEKE CHINWEIKPE GEORGE. THAT I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS CHINWEIKPE JUNIOR NOAH OSIEKE AND OSIEKE GEORGE. THAT NOW I WANT TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OSIEKE CHINWEIKPE GEORGE WHICH IS MY COMPLETE NAME. THAT ALL MY DOCUMENTS BEARING THE ABOVE MENTIONED NAMES REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known as Temitope Abosede Salia wish to be known and addressed as Temitope Josephine Ajiborisa. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

YAHAYA AKPIDI JOYCE

This Is To Confirm That AKINDELE One Of My Name Is Omitted To Read AKINOLA OLANREWAJU Raither Than AKINOLA OLAREWAJU AKINDELE .All Former Documents Remain Valid. Banks And General public Take Note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADOKUN AKPIDI JOYCE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YAHAYA AKPIDI JOYCE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly SILAS ESTHER UKPONG Now UDOH ESTHER UKPONG. Former document remains valid . General public should take note. MRS OLAIFA BUKOLA COMFORT FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS AWANI BUKOLA COMFORT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OLAIFA BUKOLA COMFORT,ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID,GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE

MRS DELE - OGUNDIJO BOLUWATIFE BLESSING

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADELEKAN BOLUWATIFE BLESSING NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS DELE - OGUNDIJO BOLUWATIFE BLESSING. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

SUNDAY JOEL CHUKWUEMEKA

MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS OLUSHEGUN SAMUEL ADENIYI ADEBARE IN SOME OF MY DOCUMENT. I WISH TO ADD PRINCE TO MY NAME. NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND CALLED AS PRINCE OLUSHEGUN SAMUEL ADENIYI ADEBARE.

CHINECHEM TOCHI DIVINE

Formerly Known and addressed as ONWUKWE TOCHI Now wish to be known and addressed as CHINECHEM TOCHI DIVINE,All former documents remain valid,General public please note AJIBOLA SEGUN ADEBOLA

I formerly known as Ajibola Segun Lekan wish to be known and addressed as Ajibola Segun Adebola. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OSENI OMOLAYO ADURAMO

I formerly known as Chika And Joel wish to be known and addressed as Sunday Joel Chukwuemeka. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Olaniran Omolayo Aduramo wish to be known and addressed as Oseni Omolayo Aduramo. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ADEYEMO-VICS OLUWAFUNMILOLA MARGARET

Formerly known and addressed as OJO OLUWAFUNMILOLA MARGARET, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMOVICS OLUWAFUNMILOLA MARGARET. All former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

DOMINICA UKAMAKA ONYENWE Formerly known and addressed as DOMINICA UKAMAKA OZOR,now wish to be known and addressed as DOMINICA UKAMAKA ONYENWE. all former documents remain valid, general public should please note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OSEYI OMOZOBA IGNIS-IRIBHOGBE. now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OSEYI OMOZOBA AWOTIKU. all former documents remain valid, general public should please note.

MRS OSEYI OMOZOBA AWOTIKU

ADIZA AHMED HARUNA

I formerly known and addressed as PATRICIA ALADI OGWUCHE now wish to be known and addressed as PATRICIA PETER HASSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. NNANNA DOMINIC OZOEMENAM

I formerly known and addressed as UZOHUO DOMINIC OZOEMENAM now wish to be known and addressed as NNANNA DOMINIC OZOEMENAM. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. UDE ADORA CYNTHIA

Formerly Udeh Adaora Melody now want to be addressed as Ude Adora Cynthia. My correct date of birth is 26th day of July 1987. General public should take note. EDALERE LUKULA SOLOMON TEMITOPE DURING THE BVN REGISTRATION, MY NAME WAS WRITTEN AS LUKULA EDALERE SOLOMON INSTEAD OF MY CORRECT NAME WHICH IS EDALERE LUKULA SOLOMON TEMITOPE. MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 23RD MAY 1962. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC NOTE.

ODUTOLA DAMILARE SODIQ

I formerly known as ODUTOLA DAMILARE .O. wish to be known and addressed as ODUTOLA DAMILARE SODIQ . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OYOR AUSTIN CHUKS I formerly known as ADIBE SAMUEL wish to be known and addressed as OYOR AUSTIN CHUKS. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. MRS ROSELINE ELEOJO EDOKA-DIM

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ROSELINE EDOKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ROSELINE ELEOJO EDOKA-DIM all former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

ONADJE COURAGE OMONIGHO

TOYIN MOSHOOD ABIOLA

OBU LOVELINE ODINAKA

NWAFOR VIVIAN CHIDIEBELE

EKE PATIENCE NONYE

Formerly known and addressed as WRIGHT OMONIGHO SKYN, now wish to be known and addressed as ONADJE COURAGE OMONIGHO. all former documents remain valid. general public should note.

I, formerly known and addressed as TOYIN ADEOLA. now wish to be known and addressed as TOYIN MOSHOOD ABIOLA all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

Formerly known and address as IWUOHA LOVELINE ODINAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OBU LOVELINE ODINAKA, all former documents remain valid. general public should take note.

Formerly known and addressed as STEPHENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VIVIAN CHIDIEBELE. now wish to be know and addressed as NWAFOR VIVIAN CHIDIEBELE. all former document remain valid. general public should note.

Formerly known and addressed as ATTAH PATIENCE NONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as EKE PATIENCE NONYE, all former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AMAECHI FRANCISCA EDEH, now wish to be known and addressed as NNAEME UKAMAKA FRANCISCA, all former documents remain valid. general public should please note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

AKATA CHUKWUDI LEO

MUSA JAMIU OLALEKAN

My name was wrongly written as.OGBETE PETER C, instead of OGBETE PETER CHIDIEBERE. now wish to be known and addressed as OGBETE PETER CHIDIEBERE. all former documents remain valid. general public should note

I Akata chukwudi here by wish to be known and addressed from now as Akata Chukwudi Leo and that am a Male and a Christian,all former documents remains valid,general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MUSA JAMISKY now wish to be known and addressed as MUSA JAMIU OLALEKAN, all former documents remains valid, general public take note.

MRS OBIANUJU ROSELINE EMMANUEL ELIJAH I formerly known and addressed as MISS ROSELINE OBIANUJU EZEIRUAKU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIANUJU ROSELINE EMMANUEL ELIJAH,all former documents remains valid, General public take note.

MRS TIMOTHY TEMITOPE ADEBOWALE I formerly known and addressed as Miss FASURE Temitope now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs TIMOTHY Temitope Adebowale ,all former documents remains valid, General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as IJEOMA CHIDEBE, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIDEBE CHIOMA PATRICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NNAEME UKAMAKA FRANCISCA

CHIDEBE CHIOMA PATRICIA

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REMOVAL OF NAME

OTUYA JULIET ISIOMA

DON-MOSES AKOR MOSES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MOSES AKOR, now wish to be known and addressed as DON-MOSES AKOR MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZEANI MIKE BILIBE

ALABI RUKAYAT FEYISOLA.

I, formerly known and addressed as BILIBE CHUKWUDI MIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEANI MIKE BILIBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as HASSAN FEYISOLA RUKAYAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ALABI RUKAYAT FEYISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

That my name was quoted as REUBEN REUBEN IGHAVONGBE, That I wish to remove REUBEN from my name. That I now wish to be known,addressed and called REUBEN IGHAVONGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that RASAKI SODIQ MOBOLAJI is the same person as SODIQ BOLAJI RAZAQ as appeared on my other documents. That I wish to be known and addressed as RASAKI SODIQ MOBOLAJI. That I was born on the 11th of March, 1995. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJELARA ADENIKE TEMITOPE I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNBANJO ADENIKE TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as AJELARA ADENIKE TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLADAPO KIKELOMO MUTIAT

ADEPOJU IYABO ESTHER

I, formerly known and addressed as ALABI MARIAN MOJISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ALIU MARIAM MOJISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUWASANMI OLUKEMI OLUBUNMI I, formerly known and addressed as SOETAN OLUKEMI OLUBUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASANMI OLUKEMI OLUBUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOTIE VIVIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADAPO KIKELOMO MUTIAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEPOJU IYABO YETUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEPOJU IYABO ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS LASISI ABIODUN JANE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS SOSANYA ABIODUN JANE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KING DAVID WILLIAMS

OGBULEFU OGADINMA GODWIN

NANCY CHINONSO EMENALOM

BABATUNDE JOY ERETARE

I, formerly known and addressed as AL-BASHIRI DAVID MOHAMMED, now wish to be known and addressed as KING DAVID WILLIAMS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBULEFU OGADINMA, now wish to add GODWIN to my name. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as OGBULEFU OGADINMA GODWIN. That my correct date of birth is 14 April 1975. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NANCY CHINONSO TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as NANCY CHINONSO EMENALOM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLAYIWOLA ABDULQUDUS OLUWATOBI Formerly known and addressed as BENSON OLUWATOBILOBA ABDULQUDUS, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA ABDULQUDUS OLUWATOBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN ADESHOLA AGBEKE now wish to be known and addressed as ABE ADESHOLA AGBEKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OLADUN BAMIDELE TOLULOPE MERCY

NJOKU OGECHUKWU ANTHONIA

Formerly known and addressed as IKEM JULIET ISIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as OTUYA JULIET ISIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS ALIU MARIAM MOJISOLA

This is to certify that RICHARD OGBONNA GABRIEL and GABRIEL OGBONNAYA KANU, refers to one and same person ,now wish to be known and addressed as RICHARD OGBONNA GABRIEL. All Former documents remain valid. Abia State Government, BANKS and General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OWOEYE TOLULOPE MERCY EBUN now wish to be known and addressed as OLADUN BAMIDELE TOLULOPE MERCY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I , formerly known and addressed as Nwafor Ogechukwu Anthonia now wish to be known and addressed as Njoku Ogechukwu Anthonia. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HELEN AMIEREVBIYE AKHERE

IGHOKO RITA ITUA

OMOSEFE ESEOGHENE SHULAMMITE

I formerly known as Osunde Rita Itua, now wish to be known and addressed as Ighoko Rita Itua. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note

I formerly known as Agisogu Eseoghene shulammite, now wish to be known and addressed as Omosefe Eseoghene Shulammite. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note

OMOKARO IFEOMA PERPETUAL

OBI CHRISTOPHER DESTINY

I formerly known as Enumah Ifeoma Perpetual, now wish to be known and addressed as Omokaro Ifeoma Perpetual. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

ERINLE AJAYI KEMI

I, formerly known and addressed as IFECHIMERE KELECHI UKATTAH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBI CHRISTOPHER DESTINY. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

THE BELOVED CHURCH OF SALEM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. Rev. Nwokoma Obinna Lawrence 2. Pastor Emuchay Glory 3. Bro. Paul Chika 4. Bro. Kinsley Ogbonna 5. Mrs. Emmanuel Ebere AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To carry out full scale evangelism without any form of geographical restrictions. 2. To organize regular study of scripture to encourage active demonstration of God’s love to people, through open air crusades, camp meetings, revivals, conferences and seminars. 3. To assist the government in promotion of morality and spiritual emancipation of the society. Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: Revd. Nwokoma Obinna Lawrence

UPLIFTING PEOPLE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

MRS OLATERU OLUSORE ADESEWA I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Ayeni Olusore Adesewa now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Olateru Olusore Adesewa. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. GIDEON AYATOR BLESSING

I formerly known as Helen Amierevbiye Enearu, now wish to be known and addressed as Helen Amierevbiye Akhere. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note

This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “c” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

I, formerly known and addressed as IFAKA JOY ERETARE, now wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE JOY ERETARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known as Iorcher Ayator Blessing, now wish to be known and addressed as Gideon Ayator Blessing. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note ADDITION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI KEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ERINLE AJAYI KEMI. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALIMI HALIMAT, want to add OLAWUNMI to my name, henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as ALIMI HALIMAT OLAWUNMI. All former documents bearing my name remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned should please take note.

MOBITRAIN EDUCATION INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Incorporation under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. PATRICK GABRIEL UMOH 2. PASTOR IKENNA ODIACHI 3. DR. UDOH EKONG EMMANUEL 4. ENGR. UDOH MONDAY 5. DR. IMADE CHUKWUMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To take affordable ICT in education to primary, secondary and tertiary Institutions Any objection to the incorporation of the above should be forwarded to the Registrar –General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 196, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOD’S SANCTUARY GLOBAL WORK CHAPLAINCY

MRS SOSANYA ABIODUN JANE

ABE ADESHOLA AGBEKE

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written on my bank account as PATIENCE GABRIEL MFON instead of UFOT PATIENCE GABRIEL. That my correct name is UFOT PATIENCE GABRIEL. General public take note.

MRS AGORO ADESEWA OMOWUNMI

I formerly known and addressed as OMOTELOYE ADESEWA OMOWUNMI. now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS AGORO ADESEWA OMOWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

VISMARCEL GOSPEL OUTREACH NOTICE is hereby given that the above named Ministry has applied for registration under part ‘ C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: The Board of Trustees are: 1. Rev. Erimujor Celestine 2. Aguwa Okoro Emele 3. Erimujor Mary 4. Okoro Kalu Chima AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A. To spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. B. To propagate the values and ideals of love, unity and service in the kingdom. C. To fulfill the great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ. D. To reach out to the poor and needy through support outreaches and packages. E. To run educational programmes aimed at improving the lives and well being of the people. Any Objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja within twenty eight (28)days of the date of this publication. SIGNED: Rev. Erimujor Celestine

MY CASE IS DIFFERENT PRAISE MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “c” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Ugorji Christopher E. 2. Pastor Pollyn Iwowari David 3. Pastor Amaefule Stanley Ugochukwu 4. Pastor Ugorji Gloria N. 5. Pastor Nwoke Kate N. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To embark on evangelical mission Programmes around the world so as to win souls for the Lord Jesus Christ and prepare men and women for Christ’s second coming. 2. To engage and participate in and encourage charitable benevolent and other merciful activities so as to help the poor, the orphans, widows, fatherless and the old people. 3. Engage in empowering the youths and the less privileged 4. The ministry shall also engage in providing schorlarship programmes for the less privileged. Any objection to the above registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Pastor Ugorji Christopher E.

ARENA OF GRACE CHAPEL

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Incorporation under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

Trustees are: 1. Stanley Zipamowei 2. Stanley Chioma Zipamowei 3. Ikosomi Timiniebieri 4. Daniel Ebinipre Ruth

Trustees are: 1. Bishop James Graham 2. Pastor Olawefa John Disiye 3. Pastor Japhet Ondo Moneyman 4. Joyce Claud 5. Kingsley Eze Igwe 6. Ejakipimi Precious Eretete

The Trustees are 1.Rev.Dr Peter Ugochukwu Ogbonna 2.Pastor Mr Esther Ogbonna 3.Pastor Ifiok Sunday Akpan 4.Prince Franklin Emmanuel

Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer

Aims and objectives 1. To uplift peoples individual ministry through the gospel 2. To help people discover their God given ministry via the word Any objection to the incorporation of the above should be forwarded to the Registrar –General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 196, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Chairman

Aims and objectives 1. To gather the saints, raising an army of God. 2. To raise,develop and empower God’s sons and daughtersee to use the Kingdom wealth effectively.

Aims and Objectives To preach the word of God

Any objection to the incorporation of the above should be forwarded to the Registrar –General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 196, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees.

Signed: Trustees

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(Trustees)

FOLUSEKE ABIDEMI SOMOLU FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. OLATOKUNBO ARINOLA SOMOLU 2. EMMANUEL OLULERE AKINWOLE 3. DAVID ADESEGUN ADERIBIGBE 4. OTIS OLIVER ANYAEJI 5. ADESINA KOLAWOLE 6. OREOLUWA ABIODUN LESI 7. FOLUSEKE BABATUNDE SOMOLU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE ENGINEERING STUDIES 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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

YOUTH PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. ALIYU ABUBAKAR SHEHU 2. HON. PATTY ETETE INEMEH 3. HON. DANLADI MAHMUD LIMAN 4. ASO TEDDY CHIBUZOR 5. KAMILU UMAR BOYI 6. HON. BASIR MUHAMMED YUSIF 7. HON. ABUBAKAR SADIQ TIJJANI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER OUR YOUTH AND HELP THEM IN ADVANCEMENT OF PEACE IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO HELP YOUTH RECOGNIZE AND UTILIZE THEIR INHERENT TALENTS AND POTENTIALS, ENHANCE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS. 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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

NEW HEAVEN MINISTRY INT’L.

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, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ISAAC B. R. ADAMPE. 2. WOPARA OMASIRICHI. 3. NEEUE GABRIEL Z. 4. ADAMPEE REUBEN KRELO. 5. WOPARA FAITH. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO REDEEM LOST SOULS BACK TO CHRIST.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PASTOR ISAAC B. R. ADAMPE.

FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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. OLULANA OLUBANKOLE DANIEL 2. AYANFEOLU OLABISI OLUFUNMILAYO 3. DARAMOLA CHARLES ABAYOMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND EVOLVE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION INCLINED INITIATIVES. 2. TO PROMOTE THE CREATION AND SUPPORT OF ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, TRAINING, FIELD, AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION INCLINED PROJECTS. 3. TO UPHOLD THE PRACTICE OF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION AS A SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SIGNIFICANT FOR THE WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF ALL HUMANITY AND SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE GOLDEN AUXANO CARE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS NNENNA EBEKU, 2. MR CHRISTIAN EBEKU, 3. MR ERIC OBUH, 4. MR JOSEPH ORJI, 5. ESTHER AROBANI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CARE FOR THE POOR, LESS PRIVILEGED, AND THE INDIGENTS IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. OKPARA WINIFRED

JESUS DISCIPLESHIP AND SKILLS ACQUISITION FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. EMMANUEL DANNY DABUK 2. ENOCH JOSIAH NBUK

-PRESIDENT -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER YOUTHS THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST 2. TO PROVIDES CHARITY FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGES IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ENOCH JOSIAH NBUK SECRETARY

THE SHEPHERDLESS FOLD OUTREACH INT’L

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). OGBUAGU BERNARDINE NWAKE PRESIDENT 2) IFEANYICHUKWU LORETTA NKOLI SECRETARY 3). OGBUAGU REMIJIUS OKECHUKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

VISIONS OF VICTORY MISSION IT/NO 20247 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. OLD TRUSTEES... 1. REV ( DR ) KING JOHN AKUMOBI.....RETAINED 2. PASTOR ( MRS ) KATE AKUMOBI......RETAINED 3. ONYEMAIRO SUNDAY........REMOVED 4. AGBOALU FRANCIS.......REMOVED 5. REV. ( DR ) UCHE EKE....REMOVED 6. PRINCE MIKE UGO JOHN ....REMOVED 7. PASTOR SAMUEL ONYEKWURU.....REMOVED 8. REV. ALPHONSUS ANYANACHO....REMOVED 9. BISHOP SUNDAY UAHOMO......REMOVED.. NEW TRUSTEES: 1. AKUMOBI JOHN NDUKAUBA.....APPOINTED 2. AKUMOBI KATE JOHN........APPOINTED 3. UFFORT LOVELINE NKIRU.....APPOINTED 4. AZUBUIKE EGWUATU NNOCHIRI.....APPOINTED AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

JOE EDOHO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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. NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. BARRISTER (MRS.) IMO CAROL SULE 2. MR. EDOHO CHARLES EDOHO 3. ENGR. (MRS) EME OGBE 4. MR. AKANIMO EDOHO EDOHO 4. MR. ABASIUBONG GEORGE EDOHO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION 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 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MARANATHA WORD & POWER ASSEMBLY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). ONYEKPEREM DENNIS UZOMA PRESIDENT 2) NWANROUO EZE 3). ODUMOGU EZE NICHOLAS SECRETARY 4). ONYEABO CHINENYE FAITH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD AND TO BRING SOULS INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST II). TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM DARKNESS AND THE BONDAGE OF SIN, SICKNESS, POVERTY AND EVERY SATANIC OPPRESSION AND MANIPULATION III). TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY IV). THE PROMOTING OF HOLINESS AS A WAY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING V). THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: PRESIDENT

PECULIAR SAINTS ASSEMBLY

HIS KINGS AND QUEENS MAJESTY CHURCH

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, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. JAMES, UNYIME SAMUEL - GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 2. EVANS, GOODNEWS ETIM - SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. WE ARE FAITH BASED GATHERING AND EVANGELICAL BELIEVES BASED ON THE HOLY BIBLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

SHELTER HOUSE ASSEMBLY

SKILL FOR START-UP EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. SYLVESTER NENGI MANILLA-PEPPLE - PRESIDENT. 2. PASTOR PEACE CHIMEZIE IGBOEMEKA. 3. PASTOR STEPHEN COLLINS CHINENYE. 4. PASTOR RICHARD OGHENEKE GIDEON. 5. PASTOR CALEB CHIMAOBI PETER . 6. BRO. MORGAN NYECHE NOIBUEZE. 7. BRO. AZUBUIKE OBI SAMUEL. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

CHRIST LIFE BELIEVERS GOSPEL CHURCH

THIS IS TO NOTIFY 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. OYEDEMI OREOLUWA MERCY 2. GARUBA ISHAQ 3. OBISESAN TIMILEYIN ISAIAH AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.TO PROVIDE SKILL ACQUISITION AIMED AT EDUCATING THE GIRL CHILD IN NIGERIA

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. APOSTLE CHUKS CHIEDOZIE 2. PROPHETESS BLESSING CHIEDOZIE 3. KENNEDY ALADE 4. LORENCE ONUCHE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ENRICH MANKIND 2.TO EVANGELIZE THE WORD OF GOD

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR -GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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 1999. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL ROBERT 2. CHINWO ACHIGBUE. 3. SAMSON IGBA. 4. RAYMOND DATOEGOEM. 5. CHUKWU AMARACHI GRACE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

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TOTAL GOSPEL FOR TOTAL MAN MINISTRY 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 1999. TRUSTEES: 1. REV. OLUWALADE MICHAEL ABIODUN. 2. PASTOR ADEPOJU SULEIMAN ADEYINKA. 3. LADI IHOTU IYODO 4. AGUNBIADE SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH TOTAL GOSPEL TO TOTAL MAN GLOBALLY. 2. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

OGBA-OWU DESCENDANT FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER FACT OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT NO 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES: 1. BABATUNDE KINGSLEY ABAYO = CHAIRMAN 2. IGE KAYODE MAYOMI = SECRETARY 3. BOLARIN VICTOR OJO = MEMBER 4. OBASHE BABANIYI TIMOTHY = MEMBER 5. AYENI GRACE OLUBUNMI = MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OGBAOWU COMMUNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTER GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI STREET, MAITAMA P. M. B 198 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IGE KAYODE MAYOMI (SECRETARY)

MANTLE OF GOD GOSPEL MINISTRY WORLDWIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE EKEH KELVIN ONYEMA-ECHI 2. CYNTHIA EKEH. 3. ARINZE MBAH 4. SYLVESTER NJOKU 5. HELEN EMMANUEL. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD .

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JONMAC SMILE FOUNDATION

THE END-TIME POWER REVIVAL MINISTRY 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 ACT 1999.

TRUSTEES: 1. SIR JOHNPEDRO IROKANSI ‘ 2. LADY IFEYINWA JOHNPEDRO 3. UCHECHI JOY ARUKWE 4. VIVIEN NNENNE CHUKWU 5. OGBONNAYA CHIMANKPAM KENETH, AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 BRING SMILE ON THE FACE OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 2 BEING A HELPING HAND TO THOSE THAT NEEDS HELP. 3 ALSO CARING FOR THE ELDERLY IN THE SOCIETY.

TRUSTEES: (1)PASTOR. IHIALE PAUL EJIME {G O}. (2) PASTOR. PAUL GLADYS (3) EVANGELIST. FRIDAY BONANZA AISAGBONBUOMWAN (4) EVANGELIST. OKPE OKELENYI (5)PASTOR. ABBA ANTHONY DAVID.

DANIEL AND DANIELLA ADEGOKE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER FACT OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT NO 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1) MR ELIJAH MONDAY AKINDE 2) MRS HAMEEDAT SHADE BALOGUN 3)MR OLUWASEGUN JULIUS ADEGOKE 4) MRS BUNMI FUNMILAYO ADEGOKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE 1) TO EDUCATE THE PEOPLE FOR ADOPTION OF THE GOOD NORMS OF A GOOD CITIZENSHIP. 2) TO WORK FOR UPLIFTING THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY TO WORK AGAINST FEMALE CIRCUMCISION AND TO FIGHT AGAINST THE VICTIMIZATION OF GIRL AND WOMEN BY ANYBODY IN THE SOCIETY. 3)TO PROPAGATE THE NEED FOR TREE PLANTATION/POLLUTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS 4) TO HELP AND GENERATE TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT OF BOTH MALE AND FEMALE AND EDUCATED UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE AND TO WORK FOR ADULT EDUCATION 5) TO CREATE THE MEANS FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM VARIOUS DISEASES ESPECIALLY FOR HELPLESS PEOPLE. 6) TO CREATE TRAINING/ EDUCATION CENTRE AND HEALTH CENTRE. 7) TO WORK FOR UPLIFTING POOR RURAL VILLAGE PEOPLE FOR THEIR OVERALL DEVELOPMENT. 8) TO PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO POOR PEOPLE 9) TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG THE PEOPLE REGARDING AIDS ETC 10) TO ARRANGE LAND, BUILDING AND OTHER FACILITIES FOR RUNNING SCHOOL/COLLEGE INSTITUTION/LIBRARY ETC 11) TO PROVIDE HELP TO PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM NATURAL CALAMITIES SUCH AS FLOOD AND MOTOR ACCIDENTS ETC. 12) TO ORGANISE FORUMS, SEMINARS, CAMPS ETC FOR SPREADING GOOD LIVING HABITS, MORAL VALUES AND METHODS OF DEVELOPING SELF CONFIDENCE ETC AND TO CREATE CENTRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY FOR THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES. 13) TO UNDERTAKE ANY OTHER WORK OR ASSIGNMENT WHICH MAYBE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITIES OR NATION WIDE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTER GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI STREET, MAITAMA P. M. B 198 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAY OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

JESUS SAVIOUR HOLY GHOST’S FIRE CHURCH WORLDWIDE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE LOST SOULS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ASSOCIATION OF SELF-EMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED ACTIVE YOUTHS OF NIGERIA 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 1999. TRUSTEES: 1) IHIALE FRANK .... PRESIDENT. 2) EJIOFOR VITALIS EROMAKA ..... SECRETARY. 3) PAUL ETIM OKON. 4) CHUKWU JOSEPHAT UCHENNA 5) EIMOGA, ALEX AUDU. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER MEMBERS AND PROMOTE THEIR COMMON INTERESTS TO BE SELF-EMPLOYED AND LESS RELIANT ON WHITE COLLAR JOBS. 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: DONATUS C. UGWU ESQ. VIVA CHAMBERS 08036743610

PRIESTLY EVANGELICAL MISSION

TRUSTEES: 1.PST MAGAJI OKOBIA AUDU ABRAHAM. 2.PST COMFORT ABRAHAM. 3. EVEN ADERINOLA FRANCA. . 4. JOB GABRIEL. 5. EVEN. ALIU THANK GOD OMOFOAWA.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ZIGHA, FERGUSON CHRISPIN - CHAIRMAN. 2. EFERE AYABIE FRANK - SECRETARY. 3. CHRISPIN JOSES.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. 3. TO HELP THE NEEDY .

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: VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ

SIGNED: VICTOR C. ORIZU ESQ

SIGNED; ZIGHA, FERGUSON CHRISPIN.

CHRIST REIGNNETH MINISTRY WORLDWIDE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1.PASTOR PETER TUNDE OLUGBAMI (FOUNDER) . 2. MRS OMOLARA AGUDA ( SECRETARY) 3. OLADELE OLUMORIN . 4. FEMI AYODELE. . 5. EMMANUEL OLU OGUDA . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD.

RESURRECTION POWER CHRIST PATTERN MINISTRY INT’L . THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PST SUNDAY DEVINE EDEH . 2. PST MRS SUNDAY IJEOMA. 3. ELDER EMAKA USUOKE..4. ELDER FRIDAY UGOALA. 5. SIS ELECHUKWU CHI-OGOR. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD.

THE MIGHTY GARDEN OF ADEN CHURCH INT’L.

TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR CHRISTOPHER SUNDAY ADEWALE ADEBAYO (FOUNDER) 2. MICHAEL DAHUNSI 3.OMALE RUBEN . 4.FELICIA ADEBAYO. 5.OMOBOJA OLAYEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD.

SIGNED: VICTOR C ORIZU

SIGNED: VICTOR C. ORIZU

SIGNED: VICTOR ORIZU

ALL BELIEVERS UNITY REVIVAL MISSION

CHRIST COMPASSION GOSPEL TABERNACLE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR GODWIN EMEN EKPO. FOUNDER) 2. JUSTINA THOMPSON. 3. SUNDAY ABAH 4. DANIEL OGBOR ADIKPE. 5. TERICER AKPAN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD . ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ

MOTHER’S ASSEMBLY WORLDWIDE

TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR HILARY ONUORA .FOUNDER) 2. OGECHI ONUORA. 3. JEREMIAH EBRI. 4. EMMANUEL EKONG . 5. BEJAMIN INNOCENT. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANG FAITH ONYEKACHI IWOWARI. (FOUNDER) 2. SHIDE CHIROMA . 3ERIC LAWRENCE EWAH. 4. AMALA ALVANA NWOSA . 5. NGOZI LOVELY IBIAM. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

SIGNED BY VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ

SIGNED: BY VICTOR C . ORIZU ESQ

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AMAZING GRACE MOUNTAIN OF FAVOUR MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1 EVANGELIST ATOLOYE GRACE IYABO 2 ADEGBOYEGA OLADELE CHARITY 3 HARRIS IDOWU REMILEKUN 4 ONI GABRIEL OLUWABORI 5 ATTAH GODWIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1 TO PREACH TO THE WORLD THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST 2 TO MINISTER TO THE NEEDY AND THE POOR IN SPIRIT 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: TALE ALABI ESQ 08035860084

CHRIST HEAVENLY TABERNACLE OF TRUTH INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

STAFF OF MOSES MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DANIEL BALA AGBASHIN, 2. AMBI AZAGHAKU AKPOMOSHI, 3. CHRISTIANA SALE MAGA. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO REVIVED THE CHURCH THROUGH THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO THE UNREACHED SOULS. 3. TO TEACH THE UNDILUTED WORD OF GO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR NWABUODAFI IKECHUKWU MICHEAL, 2. JOSEPH EMEA, 3. ROSELYN MADUAKA ENADOMAL, 4. WILLIAMS CHUKWU AGWA , 5. CHOSEN FESTUS, 6. PHILOMINA ANWULIKA NWABUODAFI. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO REVIVED THE CHURCH THROUGH THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 2. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO THE UNREACHED SOULS. 3. TO TEACH THE UNDILUTED WORD OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

SOUL PRIORITY BELIEVERS WORLD OUTREACH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: A. BLANKSON EFANGA OKON ,- G.O. B. AMECHI CHISOM PROSPER. -SECRETARY. C. NJOKU OGECHI PRECIOUS. -TREASURER.

TRUSTEES: 1. EBUNE LEVIO 2. SAMUEL MICHEAL OJENIMI 3. BENJAMIN SAMUEL 4. JAMES EDET INYANG

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AND WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE PROCLAIMER OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD MINISTRY

SHEKINAH GLORY RECONCILIATION ASSEMBLY

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

SIGNED: UCHENNA CLEMS

BREAKTHROUGH HOLY GHOST MINISTRY

MINISTERS OF TRUTH FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1 AKINYEMI EUBA -CHAIRMAN 2 SAMUEL OLUSOLA SECRETARY 3 AKINTUNDE SMITH 4 AUSTIN ZBINDEN 5 EMMANUEL AKHERE ADUDU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. USE THE CREATIVE ARTS AS A PLATFORM TO HIGHLIGHT AND PROFFER SOLUTIONS TO SOCIETAL ILLS. 2. USE THE CREATIVE ARTS AS AN ADVOCACY PLATFORM TO CAMPAIGN AGAINST VOTER APATHY. 3. USE THE CREATIVE ARTS AS A PLATFORM TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN THE NIGERIAN VOTER. 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: EMEGHA & ASSOCIATES 08097342853

ROYAL GRACE BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OGUNDEJI JOSHUA AYOBEMIWO ===== GENERAL OVERSEER. (2) IDOWU ADEJUMOBI. (3) AYODEJI CHRISTIANAH OMOT (4) ADELABU CHRISTIANA MOJIR. (5) AYODEJI FAITH (6) OJO STEPHEN ADEBAYO (7) BEKUNMI OLAOLU SAMUEL. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

THE TRUSTEES AARE: (1) BISHOP DR. ADELEKE EZEKIEL OPEYEMI ======PRESIDING BISHOP (2) REV. DR. MRS. ADELEKE JOYCE OMODELE =====VICE/SENIOR PASTOR. (3) PAST. OKUNLOLA ABIOLA OLUWASEUN =====GENERAL SECRETARY. (4) EVANG. AJIBADE KAYODE ====ASSISTANT SECRETARY (5) DEACONESS. GBENGA ABIGAEL OYETUNDE =====TREASURER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REVD (DR) OLADIPUPO MOSES OMOKUNMI 2. PASTOR (MRS) OLADIPUPO GRACE ODUNOLA 3. ELDER .KOFOWORADE SAMSON OJO 4. PASTOR YUSUF SAMUEL OLALEKAN 5. BROTHER OLADIPUPO EPHRAIM ADEIYE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, P.M.B. 198.GARKI, ABUJA .WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SPIRIT PROPHECY AND GRACE HEALING MINISTRY INT”L

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ONITSHA BENIN OLD MOTOR SPARE PARTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH CHRIST IN ALL THE NATIONS OF D WORLD. 2. TO DISCIPLE SOULS WON FOR CHRIST. 3. TO ESTABLISH INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS HOSPITALS ORPHANAGE HOMES ETC. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

MOTHER FELICIA ORPHANAGE AND ELDERLY HOME

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NWANNE INNOCENT 2. IBE NDUBUISI BONIFACE 3. MMADUBUIKE NDUBUISI 4. IBE CHUKWUNONSO 5. OKORIE STANLEY IFEANYI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO BUILD UNITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR JOHN KEN BKUNDAYO 2. APOSTLE EKUNDAYO JAMES TAIWO 3. PASTOR MICHAEL EKUNDAYO -SECRETARY 4. DNS STELLA OMOLARA BKUNDAYO 5. MRS FOLASADE AKINYEMI 6. MR OLUMIDE AWE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE ELDERLY AND THE ORPHANS IN THE SOCIETY

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST BELIEVERS AND PROPHETIC CHURCH OF ALL NATION INTERNATIONAL

SENSITISATION AGAINST HAZARD AND CRIME INITIATIVE

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1)PROPHET JUDE IJEH GENERAL (2) LUCKY IJEH (3) JOY DANIEL (4) OGONA DAVID (5) OLOGBODO AZUBUIKE EMMANUEL. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD.

ST JULIUS MOUNT COMFORT RIGHTEOUS CHRIST CHURCH OF CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. 1.OLOTU JULIUS OLAWOLE 2.OLOTU OLUWAFEMI .A 3.KWOFIE BAMIDELE JOGN 4.AJAYI FLORENCE BOSE 5.OWOEYE COMFORT AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AMBAKEDEREMO GEREGERE 2. OPARA CHIDINMA RUTH 3. GEREGERE PEREMOBOWEI PRINCE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ANTHONY MUHAMMED UMORU CHAIRMAN (2) ENGR FELIX OSAYANDE (3) IMADE KATHY UMORU SECRETARY.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPHEL OF JESUS CHRIST

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN PEOPLE ON THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF CRIME IN THE SOCIETY.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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NEW DELTA ALL STARS FOOTBALL CLUB

LAUNCH PASTORS & LEADERS NETWORK

TRUSTEES: A. BLANKSON EFANGA OKON ,- G.O. B. AMECHI CHISOM PROSPER. -SECRETARY. C. NJOKU OGECHI PRECIOUS. -TREASURER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL AND WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST

TRUSTEES 1. MR ALDO ODOK - CHAIRMAN 2. DR UGWOKE OBIORA FRANK -SECRETARY 3. CHIEF BENSON DAETE NWIKPO 4. ONIANWAH GERALD 5. LOOLO LAHTEH LAH AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

TRUSTEES 1 IGBINIJESU PHILIP EDOBOR OSASUYI 2 EKOH OSEADEBA SAINT 3 IRABOR GEORGE BRYAN

NOBLE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTRE INT’L

SIGNED: SECRETARY

DIVINE HELP OUTREACH MINISTRY WORLDWIDE

TRUSTEES: 1. PST EMMANUEL OKEZIE ,- CHAIRMAN 2 GRACE OKEZIE - SECRETARY 3. JOAN MALUBIA NWADIKE 4. UJUNWA EMMANUEL

TRUSTEES: 1. EVANGELIST JOAN MALUBIA NWADIKE - CHAIRLADY 2. OKEZIE EMMANUEL - SECRETARY 3. OFOMAH CHINWE MARBEL - TREASURER 4. GRACE OKEZIE - MEMBER

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

SIGNED: SECRETARY

TITHEMI OF GOD BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PST GODGIFT UMUNNA. 2. HAPPINESS UMUNNA. 3. UGOCHUKWU ELEKWE. 4. EMEKA NWANA ERI. 5. MRS AMARACHI BRAIDE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

TOTAL GRACE BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH INT’L . THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. PST ADJARHO EFE ANTHONY. 2. EVBOGBAI ERAIKHOBA MARIA. 3. OKEBU EVELYN ARIKE. 4. SILVER ONOME OBODO. 5. OBAYOJIE NOSA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES: 1. BISHOP RIMAMCHIRIKA AARON MAJI . 2. PST MRS COMFORT MAJI. 3. BAR YAKUBU M TUKTUR. 4. MFR MOHAMMED BAB R.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

WILL POWER EVANGELICAL DEVELOPMENT CHURCH INT’L .

TRUSTEES: 1. TAKON GODFREY ABANG. FOUNDER. 2. ENISHIE OLIVER APIE. 3. JULIET KULO . 4. TAKON GREGORY OFOR . 5. CHARITY BISONG. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD.

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

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (UNAN)

SIGNED: VICTOR ORIZU ESQ

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. ESSIET EFFIONG UDO - PRESIDENT 2. UKUT MARY EDET - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

SOLACE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO EMPOWER THE YOUTH, WIDOW AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY.

SIGNED: PST. ESSIET EFFIONG UDO PRESIDENT

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FABULE OMOTUNDE AFOLABI ELIZABETH 2. AGABA OLAJIDE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD.

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

SIGNED: TITUS RAMSOME DONALD PRESIDENT

TOUCH OF TRANSFORMATION AND EVANGELICAL MINISTRY INT’L.

THE REDEEMED DESTINY GOSPEL CHURCH

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV PETER ABANG AKAN - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. ELDER CHRISTOPHER EDOSA - CHAIRMAN 3. ELDER CHARLES ONAH OGIDI - SECRETARY. 4. ELDER CHIDI ANYANWU - TREASURER. 5. ELDER NUPE AREDEI KINGDOM - FINANCIAL SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN IT’S FULLNESS TO THE PEOPLE OF ALL LANDS 2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES AND TO UNDERTAKE MISSIONARY WORKS 3. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE IMPORTANCE OF DAILY LIVING IN CHRISTIAN LIFE

VICTORIOUS FAITH BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE SEED OF GOD’S KINGDOM MISSION INT. 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, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: VICTOR ORIZU ESQ. 07030223944

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TITUS RAMSOME DONALD - PRESIDENT 2. UDOFIA MFON EDET - SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: VICTOR ORIZU ESQ

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. DAPO AREMU ROTIFA. 2. PROF BOLA AKINTERINWA . 3. MR TUNDE FAFUNWA 4. AMBASSADOR AYO OLUKAKANNI 5. MRS ADEJOKUN FUNMILAYO 6. MR CHIKA NWAOZUZU AND 7. BARR. OLUFEMI AJAYI . 8. ENGR.OWOLABI A. GANIYU. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE AND TO WORK FOR THE PROMOTION OF SECURITY, DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG THE NATIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. ROSE MORDI 2. AHAOMA KANU 3. MRS. MOSUN SOFOLA NEW TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR AKINMOLU OLUGBENGA OPEODU 2. MR. FELIX OJIAKO AWOGU 3. CHIEF (DR) JOHN. AGBOOLA ODEYEMI 4. MRS. SUSAN SHOLA OYEMADE 5. MRS. HENRIETTA EYEWU TUNJI-BELO 6. MRS. JOYCE UNOMA WEEKES ATTENTION OF CONSTITUTION. AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 5 (2) OF CONSTITUTION OF THE FOUNDATION THAT NUMBER OF TRUSTEES SHALL INCREASE FROM 3 ( THREE ) OF 9 (NINE).

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTER GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION , 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA P. M. B 198 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

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MYSTERIOUS GOD AT WORK CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR ENO STEPHEN ENOS. -FOUNDER 2. PASTOR HEMOLINE NJONG ENOS 3. BRO. MICHEAL CALEB EDUM 4. EVANGEL OKIE 5. PASTOR SAMUEL OBI OBUN . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGND: VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ

GOD’S LIFE LINE FOR EVERY SOUL EVANGELICAL CHURCH INT’L . THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PST JOHN SUNDAY IYEGE . 2. EVANG MRS ABISOLA RUTH IYEGE . 3. REV ISTIFANUS PHILIP . 4. PST PETER LAMIDI . 5. PST GODWIN OSAMAEDE. 6.ISAAC OGUENE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD . ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED VICTOR C ORIZU ESQ

MRS ABIMBOLA MARY

MRS BANKOLE KEMI BOSE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ABIMBOLA MARY KOLEOSHO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ABIMBOLA MARY ADEGBOYEGA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEGOKE KEMI BOSE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS BANKOLE KEMI BOSE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SAFIRAT APAWA

MRS UCHENNA PATRICIA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS SAFIRAT ABDULLAHI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS SAFIRAT APAWA ABDULLAHI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS NWADIKE PATRICIA CHIBUZOR NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS UCHENNA PATRICIA CHIBUZOR. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

CHARS LIFE GIVING MINISTRY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR. BONIFACE OKECHUKWU ONWUKA. 2. EVANG. BLESSING NNENNA BONIFACE, 3. ELDER OJI ASO IKWOR. 4. GODWIN EBULE 5. CHIBUOKE ELIJAH M . AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: VICTOR. C. ORIZU ESQ

END-TIME MESSAGE BRIDE TABERNACLE

1) PST. THEOPHILUS IVOKE CHAIRMAN. 2) PST. MRS CECILIA IVOKE, SEC. 3) PST. DIKSON D. EZE MEMBER. 4) PST. OBED JOHN MEMBER. 5) PST. EDWIN EGBE MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

TRUSTEES: 1) PST SYLVANUS OKNKWO - CHAIRMAN. 2) AHONLE KINGSLEY ODION - SECRETARY 3) MRS OKEKE EMERENTIANA -MEMBER. 4) PST. NWANYAWU OLIVER - MEMBER 5) SIS DEBORAH DARAH OKONKWO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

JESUS OUR RESTING PLACE MINISTRY

GREAT EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF GOD WORLDWIDE

JESUS ARISE MIRACULOUS CHURCH OF GOD INT’L

JESUS DE GREAT HEALER AND GLORIOUS DELIVERANCE CHURCH OF GOD WORLDWIDE

TRUSTEES : 1. BRO HOPE IMOUKHUEDE LZEDONMI 2. SIS OLUNIKE IZEDONMI 3. BRO JOSHUA ILEVBARE 4. BRO KASIMU JOHN MUSA -SECRETARY

TRUSTEES : 1. PST. MARGRET EKE -FOUNDER 2. EVANG KINGSLEY EKE 3. GOODNESS OLIVER 4. JOSEPH UKENYA

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR SAMUEL OLALEKAN SIYANBOLA (FOUNDER) 2.EVANG DEBORAH FUMILOLA SIYANBOLA 3.EVANG ATOLAGBE TOLANI TIMOTHY 4.ELDER AINA SAMUEL OLUSHOLA 5.MR BAYO OLAGUNDAYE AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD

SIGNED: KASIMU JOHN MUSA

EVERYWHERE GREEN INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. ENGR ELESA BITRUS YAKUBU 2. MR LUKA PASTOR YAKUBU 3. MR.AJIBADE OLUMUYIWA EMMANUEL 4. REV LUKA VANDI UTI 5. MRS NAOMI ASARYA UMARU ISHIDI 6. ENGR. ELESA ADAMU YAKUBU 7. MR BARNABAS LUKA. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FIGHT DESERTIFICATION POVERTY AND LACK OF EMPLOYMENT THROUGH CREATING AWARENESS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SANCTUARY OF GRACE GLORY GOSPEL MINISTRY

SINGED: VICTOR ORIZU

KINGDOM POWER AND GLORY PALACE WORLD OUTREACH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1. PST LA’AKITTI ASADIGI DAUDA--CHAIRMAN 2. PST SAMMEINE JONA 3. PST. LAAKITTI .P. IBRAHIM 4. MAURICE .D. JALANTIKIRI 5. JUIE J. JELA 6. ELDER EMMANUEL OKAFOR -- SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVES: THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE ENTIRE HUMAN RACE INTO THE IMAGE AND THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD

SINGED: VICTOR C. ORIZU

SHEKINAH ALL BLESSED CHRISTIAN CHURCH THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR TOMMY TOMMY 2. PASTOR BARR. FAITH TOMMY TOMMY 3. SIS.GRACE EMMANUEL ALBERT 4. MINISTER DANIEL AKOMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST THE PILLAR OF GRACE GOSPEL MINISTRY

RIGHTEOUSNESS SEED GLORY GOSPEL MINISTRY

TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE BRIGHT UCHE (SNR) 2. PASTOR (MRS) PURITY UCHE 3. ELDER MOSES OFURU

TRUSTEES ARE 1. NWOKOGBA THANKGOD ABUCHI 2. ANDY BLESSING CHIEYERE 3. THANKGOD HAPPINESS CHIDINMA

TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE PRINCE UDECHUKWU EJIKEME 2. UDECHUKWU STELLA NKECHINYERE 3. NNANNA MONICA AMAKA

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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BOARDERLIFE FOUNDATION

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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 1999.

TRUSTEES: 1. AGWU-NDUKWE GABRIEL EKE. 2. HARUNA BONIFACE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV’D GEOFFREY CHINEDU NGWU. 2. MRS SYLVIA AGBAJI. 3. MR. CLETUS CHUKWUBUIKEM AJAH. 4. MR. CHRISTIAN OKECHUKWU ONODUGO. 5. MR. CHINEDU SYLVANUS OGUCHI.

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Ondo PDP to recall federal lawmaker who defected to APC

Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state have begun a process of recalling a Federal Lawmaker from the state, Mayowa Akinfolarin, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Akinfolarin representing Odigbo-Ile Oluji/Okiegbo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly in Abuja had in last year December defected to the ruling APC in Ondo state. Akinfolarin, who was received by Ondo State Governor, Rotimi CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That on some of my documents, my names appears as AFOLABI-BABARINSA OYINKANSOLA OLUWAPELUMI OLUWAKEMI, AFOLABI-BABARINSA OYINKANSOLA OLUWAPELUMI KEMI, AFOLABI-BABARINSA OLUWAKEMI OYINKANSOLA, while on my other documents, it appears as AFOLABI-BABARINSA OYINKANSOLA OLUWAKEMI, AFOLABI OYINKANSOLA OLUWAKEMI and AFOLABI OYINKANSOLA OLUWAPELUMI. That I am the same person bearing all the names mentioned above. That henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI-BABARINSA OYINKANSOLA OLUWAPELUMI KEMI. That all documents bearing any of the above stated names remain valid and belongs to me. General public should please take note.

Akeredolu and the state Acting Chairman of APC, Ade Adetimehin had said that the centre of the PDP could no longer hold during his defection to the APC. He said the opposition PDP has also accommodated too many bad people in its fold, which has affected the existing state of affairs of the party. “I don’t want to be like the stubborn fly that follows a dead body into the grave” he said during his defection. Akinfolarin who was a former deputy speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly explained that his decision to leave the PDP was a collective decision and after he had

consulted his people. But, the PDP leaders took the decision of replacing the Federal Lawmaker at an expansive meeting held in Akure during the weekend.

ADAVORE EJIRO GLORY

BOLAJI OSEMUDIAME JOY OHIORENUAN

I formerly known as Izobo Ejiro Glory, now wish to be known and addressed as Adavore Ejiro Glory. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note

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The Daily Times also learned that the meeting was presided over by the PDP National Vice Chairman in the South West, Mr. Eddy Olorogun

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Chairman Secretary

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Olafeso. While Speaking on behalf of the leaders, Mr. Olafeso declared that Akinfolarin should be getting set for replacement at the Federal

House of Representatives. He said the Ondo Federal lawmaker was an ingrate who was elected into the Assembly but defect to the ruling APC.

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TRUSTEES ARE 1. PST. OMONILE ABEL OLUWATOYIN (CHAIRMAN) 2. PST. (MRS) OMONILE ESTHER BOSE 3. OBINOZIE MERCY (SECRETARY) 4. OBINOZIE KELECHI VITALIS AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

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EXTRATIME

NFF holds seminar for match commissioners

he Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has perfected arrangements to organize its annual seminar for match commissioners of the various Leagues, 9th -11th January 2018. Chairman of the Match Commissioners Appointment Committee and NFF Executive Committee member, Alhaji Babagana Kalli confirmed at the weekend that while match commissioners of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will take the stage on the first day of the three –day programme (Tuesday,

9thJanuary), match commissioners of the Nigeria National League (NNL) will take their turn on Wednesday, and the stage will be set for those of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and the Nationwide League One (NLO) on Thursday.NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko will declare the three – day event open on Tuesday, on behalf of NFF President Amaju Pinnick, who will be away in Morocco on CAF duty. He will be supported by NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and some members of the NFF

Executive Committee. Kalli also said that about 200 match commissioners are expected for each of the three days, with Professor Musa Garba Yakassai, Mr. Bola Oyeyode and Alhaji Mohammed Adebayo Aminu the resource persons. While Professor Yakassai will speak on ‘Duties and Responsibilities of a Match Commissioner,’ Oyeyode, NFF’s Director of Competitions, will dwell on ‘Match Organization,’ and Aminu will talk on ‘Online Match Reporting’. Ahead of the three –day programme, the

newly –composed NFF Match Commissioners Appointment Committee will hold its inaugural meeting at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja on Monday. NFF Match Commissioners Appointment Committee: Babagana Kalli (Chairman); Sunday Dele-Ajayi (Vice Chairman); Musa Duhu (Member); Yabagi Baba (Member); Sani Dahiru Yakassai (Member); Prince Mbaezue (Member); Emmanuel Ochiaga (Member); Manzo Mohammed (Member); Faith Irabor (Member); Dele Ogungbemi (Member); Bala Yaro (Member); Aminu Shuaibu Shantali (Member); Ahmed Muazu Kawu (Member); Gabriel Adetule (Member); Danlami Alanana (Secretary).

Akwa United unveils new players

CHAN 2018: Eagles jet out to Morocco today

igeria’s trophy –hunting homebased senior team will fly out of the country tonight for the 5th African Nations Championship, CHAN, taking place in Morocco, 13thJanuary – 4th February 2018. Recently in Abuja, the team head coach Salisu Yusuf named a 23 –man team to fly Nigeria’s flag at the finals, where the 2014 bronze medallists will play 2014 champions Libya, Rwanda and Equatorial Guinea in Group C. Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor said at the weekend that the delegation will fly aboard a Turkish Airline flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and connect Rabat from Istanbul on Tuesday morning. “The team will train for a few days in Rabat before heading to Tangier on Friday, 12thJanuary,” Achor explained. The Ikechukwu Ezenwa –captained squad will take on Rwanda (hosts of the last edition of the competition two years ago) at the Stade Ibn Batouta on Monday, 15thJanuary, starting from 7.30pm (8.30pm Nigeria time), before games against Libya at the same venue on Friday, 19th January (starting from 4.30pm; 5.30pm Nigeria time) and Equatorial Guinea in Agadir on Tuesday, 23rd January (starting 7pm Morocco time; 8pm Nigeria time). Nigeria failed to qualify for the final

competition of the first two editions of the CHAN, losing to Ghana in 2008 (ahead of Cote d’Ivoire 2009) and beaten on aggregate by Niger Republic in 2010 (ahead of Sudan 2011).

Coach Salisu Yusuf

The Class of 2014 led by Stephen Keshi (of blessed memory) qualified after edging Cote d’Ivoire 4-3 on aggregate, and then finished third in South Africa. In 2015, the team coached by Sunday Oliseh also defeated Burkina Faso to qualify for the finals, but lost out at group phase in the finals in Rwanda few months later. To reach the finals this time, Salisu Yusuf’s wards edged Benin Republic 2-1 on aggregate.

AF Confederation Cup contenders and Aiteo Cup Champions Akwa United Football Club unveiled its newly signed players for the 2018 Football League season today, Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Promise Keepers have recruited top quality players from other clubs within the country, and they have been training with the team since the close of last season. The new players has officially presented to the media, fans and the public. The Promise Keepers will be contesting in three competitions this year; The CAF Confederation Cup, NPFL and the Aiteo Cup. In a related development, the Management of the team have concluded plans for a Thanksgiving and Dedication service this weekend. According to the Chairman of the Club Elder Paul Bassey, “The Thanksgiving and Dedication Service is our way of showing appreciation to God for the success of last season and to also dedicate the new season to God in prayer.” “God was with us last season, we finished 4th in the league for the first time in our history and also won the Aiteo Cup. “These are what we couldn’t have achieve on our own, but God made it possible for us, so it is necessary for us to thank God for what he has done and also to hand over the 2018 season to Him in prayer”.

FULL LIST Goalkeepers: Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC); Oladele Ajiboye (Plateau United); Theophilus Afelokhai (Enyimba FC) Defenders: Osas Okoro (Rangers International); Daniel James (Plateau United); Kalu Orji Okogbue (Rangers International); Ikouwem Utin (Enyimba FC); Abdullahi Musa (Wikki Tourists); Timothy Danladi (Katsina United); Ifeanyi Nweke (Kano Pillars); Stephen Eze (Kano Pillars.) Midfielders: Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Augustine Oladapo (Enyimba FC); Ekundayo Ojo (Sunshine Stars) Forwards: Emeka Atuloma (Rivers United); Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars); Eneji Moses (Plateau United); Ibrahim Mustapha (Enyimba FC); Emeka Ogbuh (Rivers United); Sunday Faleye (Shooting Stars); Nur Muhammed (El-Kanemi Warriors); Okechukwu Gabriel (Akwa United) Paul Bassey

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CEO of the Year - Nnamdi Okonkwo

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Nigeria’s highly competitive banking industry is written, one bank whose place in history cannot be glossed over is Fidelity Bank Plc. The entry of Fidelity as it is popularly called by its numerous customers both in Nigeria and elsewhere across the world, though gradual, has grown like the oak tree, stamping its unique authority and statement on the Nigerian, business (banking) terrain. With a chain of branch networks spread across the country, Fidelity has today emerged as one of investors’ brides- emerging to its ecstatic stakeholders and an envy of its peers. Indeed, the human factor played a key role in its recent growth. The emergence of the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, who, with a strong finance background combined this potential to effectively manage the bank’s human and material resources together, attest to this giant stride. Okonkwo is being assisted by equally highly cerebral and professional top shot, like Muhammed Balarade, Deputy Managing Director, among others. Today, the young man, in spite of the vicissitude of life he had faced in the course of this tasking job, is popularly described as a banking wizard. Okonkwo is not one to be carried away by his long list of achievements. He remained committed to growing the bank, its customer base, bouquet of products offering and its customer base. He knows he is in a race to win when he was appointed as the helmsman of the bank. As an uncommon gogetter, observers can say confidently that he has redefined Nigerian banking industry. Yet, he remained undaunted. A peep into Fidelity Bank’s inroad into the Nigerian banking sector will suffice here. Fidelity Bank, also known as Fidelity Bank Plc., is a commercial bank in Nigeria. It is licensed as a commercial bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria, and national banking regulator. In 2011, the bank was ranked the 7th most capitalized bank in Nigeria, the 25th most capitalized bank on the African continent. As of December 2013,

Fidelity Bank Plc. was a large financial services provider in Nigeria with total assets estimated at over US$6.318billion (NGN:1+ trillion), and shareholders’ equity in excess of US$1 billion (NGN:158 billion). This has since increased. At that time, the bank served 2.3 million customers at about 239 business offices nationally. The bank currently has over 400,000 diverse shareholders. It was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in May 2005 and has consistently paid dividends annually since its listing. As of June 2016, according to BGL Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc had a market capitalisation of NGN:37,072,109,685.76. Fidelity Bank of Nigeria was incorporated in 1987; and began its operations in 1988. The bank converted to a commercial bank in the year 1999 in an attempt to grow, as a private limited company and became a Public Limited Company also in August, 1999. It rebranded to Fidelity Bank Plc that year. It secured its Universal Banking License in February 2001 and also obtained its International Banking Licence in the year 2011. Fidelity Bank of Nigeria has grown to a stable banking institution. During the 2005 Nigeria Banking consolidation, Fidelity Bank acquired FSB International Bank Plc (FSB) and Manny Bank Plc to become one of the top financially stabled banks in Nigeria. Fidelity Bank currently has presence in all the states and major cities in Nigeria. Over the years, the bank has been reputed for its financial stability. Fidelity continues to rank among Nigeria’s most capitalized banks, with tier-one capital of nearly USD1 billion (One Billion US Dollars). The bank maintains a large network of interconnected branches in all Nigerian states and major cities in Nigeria. It has a wholly owned bank subsidiary in Ghana. Fidelity Bank actively has imbibed its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a core function of its banking services. It established the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme, where its area of focus is education, the environment and the health and social welfare. It has over the years actively engaged and supported through its CSR, activities aimed at improving its area of focus through the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme.

He knows he is in a race to win when he was appointed as the helmsman of the bank. As an uncommon go-getter, observers can say confidently that he has redefined Nigerian banking industry. Yet, he remained undaunted.

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RƊ ƊƓ The bank is today ranked amongst the top 10 in the Nigerian banking industry, with presence in the major cities and commercial centres of Nigeria. Over the years, the bank has been reputed for integrity and professionalism. It is also respected for the quality and stability of its management. Fidelity staff are also respected in the Nigerian banking industry for the quality of training they receive on the job, as well as in good business schools both in Nigeria and Overseas. The Management is particular about the quality of people that join the system. To qualify as a member of Team Fidelity, a candidate is expected to possess three vital statistics, with the acronym TAC: Talent (an innate mental aptitude), Ambition (a desire to succeed); Character (a total quality of integrity which will guide the talent and ambition to productive ends). The Management is focused on building and maintaining a virile and well-respected brand that caters to the needs of its growing corporate, commercial and consumer banking clientele. For this purpose, the bank is leveraging its pedigree in investment banking (Fidelity was a merchant bank for 11 years) and its structures and service offerings for a retail populace.

Fidelity Bank also enjoys the respect and partnership of a network of off-shore institutions with which it has correspondent banking, confirmation lines, credit and other relationships. These include, ANZ London, Afreximbank, Cairo, Egypt, ABSA South Africa, Commerce Bank, Frankfurt, Citibank, N.A. London and New York, FBN Bank, UK Ltd, SCB, London, US Ex-im Bank, USAID, etc. Only recently, Okonkwo’s Midas touch in Fidelity saw it being honoured at the nation’s capital market Foe example, in November last year, Fidelity Bank Plc emerged the best performing stock in percentage terms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). In fact data sourced from the NSE for the period under review showed that the stock increased by 35.53 per cent to close at N2.06 per share in contrast with the month’s opening price of N1.52. As part of its robust strategy to remain competitive, the bank’s bouquet of promos came to its rescue. For example, as part of deliberate efforts to change the face of service and create total customer experience in the financial services industry, Fidelity Bank has deployed a ground- breaking and

innovative solution for the collection of internally generated revenue (IGR) in Lagos State. Working in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, Fidelity Bank developed the tax collection/payment solution via its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel (*770#). The solution, which is first of its kind in the industry, is in response to some of the challenges faced in making tax payments and remittances to Lagos State Government. Fidelity Bank has, over the years, positioned itself as a key player in the Nigeria’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across Federal and State mandates. The Bank successfully deployed easy and convenient payment solutions in Anambra, Abia, Imo, Kano and Sokoto states through Point of Sale (PoS) Terminal Tax Collections, Automated Electronic Motor Vehicle Licence, Land Registry Automation Processes and web payment platforms. Again , through its well known promo, Get Alert in Millions reloaded, the bank has continued to soar in operations and performance. Fidelity Bank Plc splashed N19million to 13 of its customers in the second monthly draw of “Get Alert in Million Reloaded” promo in various regions

of the country. Okonkwo, the bank’s managing director, speaking at the promo draw in Lagos, said the initiative was the seventh in the series of promos organised by the bank to reward customers for their unflinching loyalty and patronage. Okonkwo said the promo tagged ‘Get Alert In Millions Promo Reloaded’ was in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) financial inclusion policy. He said the promotion was introduced to raise requisite awareness on the need for Nigerians to imbibe savings culture. The bank also has a collection of awards to its credit. Fidelity is a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria with over 3.8 million customers who are serviced across its 240 offices and various digital banking channels. The bank is focused on select niche corporate banking sectors, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and is rapidly implementing a digital based retail banking strategy which has resulted in the following over the last three and half years; a 93 per cent growth in savings deposits, 50 percent customer enrollment on debit cards and 30 percent of its customers now using its flagship mobile/internet banking products. Fidelity Bank recently released its Audited H1 2017 results, which showed a remarkable improvement on all indices with Gross Earnings increasing by 22 percent to N86billion, Expenses declining by 2 per cent to N31 billion and Profit Before Tax (PBT) increasing by 67 percent to N10bn. All these are the result of disciplined execution of the bank’s mid-term strategy. No doubt, for Fidelity Bank, the sky is the beginning of its continuous record performance.

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Life Impact Award

Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar

Ï The dynamic royal father with distinction ÏÏÏ Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar

III is the 20th Sultan of Sokoto, the titular ruler of Sokoto in northern Nigeria, head of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (Society for the Support of Islam - JNI), and presidentgeneral of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).As Sultan of Sokoto, he is considered the spiritual leader of Nigeria’s seventy-million Muslims, roughly 50 percent of the nation’s population. Sa’ad Abubakar succeeded his brother, Muhammadu Maccido, who died on ADC Airlines Flight 53, the flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and had been destined for Sokoto. Sa’ad Abubakar is a younger son of the 17th Sultan, Siddiq Abu Bakar dan Usuman, who held the Sultanate for over 50 years. Abubakar is the fifth heir to the two century-old throne founded by his ancestor, Sheikh Usman Dan Fodio (1754-1817), leader of the Maliki school of Islam and the Qadiri branch of Sufism. The royal father attended the prestigious Barewa College, Zaria and proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1975 where he was a member of the 18th Regular Course. Abubakar was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1977 and served in the elite Armoured Corps. Abubakar holds important administrative influence in Nigerian religious life. He is the titular ruler of Sokoto in northern Nigeria and is also the head of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. Leadership of this council means that the Sultan of Sokoto remains the only figure that can legitimately claim to speak on behalf of all Nigerian Muslims. This role has become increasingly influential over the years with a rise in interreligious tensions in the country. Sultan Abubakar is one northern leader highly referred for patriotism and oneness of Nigeria devoid of ethnic, tribal or religious colouration. To him, religious tolerance among Nigerians remain the key

Sa’ad Abubakar role of the sultanate because in doing so, other issues like ethnicity and politics will steadily addressed. Former American Secretary of States, John Kerry, during a visit to the Caliphate on August 22, 2016 commended the Sultan for not only preaching religious tolerance but demonstrating it among his followers. He said that the US Government would always be ready to give its support to the Sultan in his various moves to ensure reli-

gious tolerance in the country. Kerry said that the Sultanate Council was building a community of tolerance for peace progress and political stability in Nigeria. According to him, the United States would work with the sultanate to strengthen religious harmony and knowledge. To him, the Nigerian military has done well in subduing terrorism, adding that , “US will continue to identify with the role played by the sultan.”

Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar promised that he would not relent in promoting religious tolerance to ensure that the county is politically and economically stable. The Sultan totally condemned terrorism and insurgency as anathema to the teachings and practice of Islam. He said that those who shout, “Allah” while killing people will end up on hell. The monarch said anybody who killed in the name of Islam was not a true Muslim because the religion frowns at such act. He said: “We cannot restore the dignity of man by killing innocent people. The herdsmen killing people are criminals and not Fulani herdsmen. Anybody who kills people while shouting Allah, is a terrorist and not a true Muslim and will go to hell. Allah hates people who kill and says they will go to hell.”He sees education as a veritable tool for human development as it promotes unity, peace and economy. He said: “A country that takes education serious tends to develop healthier and happier. Education is light and means to restore dignity of man while ignorance is darkness. Education will continue to be a veritable tool for human and societal development.” The royal father headed a presidential security unit of the Armoured Corps that guarded the then military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, in the late 1980s. Abubakar also commanded a battalion of African peacekeepers in Chad during the early 1980s as part of the Organisation of African Unity’s force and was military liaison officer for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the mid-1990s. He was appointed Commanding Officer 241 Recce Battalion, Kaduna in 1993. From 1995 to 1999, he was ECOWAS military liaison officer and commanding officer, 231 Tank Battalion (ECOMOG Operations) in Sierra Leone from 1999 to 2000. From 2003 to 2006, he served as Defence Attaché to Pakistan (also accredited for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan). He later retired as a Brigadier General.

Life Impact Award

Chief Olu Jacobs

Ï Redefining Nollywood for global acceptance ÏÏÏ Actor and the Africa

Movie Academy Awards winner, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, aka Olu Jacobs, was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State,to parents from Egba Alake, on July 11, 1942. He spent his early childhood in Kano and he attended Holy Trinity School where he was a member of the debating and drama societies. He was inspired to take a chance with acting when he attended one of Hubert Ogunde’s annual concert party at Colonial Hotel in Kano. Afterwards, he secured a visa and traveled to England to study acting.

In England, he trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. He then starred in various British television shows and series in the 1970s (e.g. The Goodies, Till Death Do Us Part, Barlow at Large, The Venturers, Angels, 1990, The Tomorrow People, The Professionals). In 1978, he played the role of President Mageeba in Michael Codron’s presentation of Tom Stoppard’s play Night and Day. In the 1980s, Jacobs starred in several international films some of which include John Irvin’s war film- The Dogs of War, Ro-

man Polanski’s adventurecomedy Pirates (1986) and the family-adventure film Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985). On television, he was a cast in TVS’s The Witches and the Grinnygog (1983 series). Jacobs has starred in over 120 Nollywood films and is considered one of the top Nigerian Nollywood actors. Jacobs is married to Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, since 1989. They have children. Asked why his wife still bears her maiden name, Jacobs answered: “ She is her own individual. When I met her, she was

an actress known as Joke Silva so why should marrying me now deny her and her audience her name. She is Miss Joke Silva who is Mrs. Joke Jacobs. It is as simple as that. People now begin to say what they like. They have even written that we are separated and all sort of stuffs. When she is working, she is Joke Silva but she is Mrs. Joke Jacobs at home.” Olu Jacobs was honoured with the Industry Merit Award for outstanding achievements in acting at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards He has starred in several

Jacobs British television series and international films. In 2007, he won the African Movie Academy Award

for Best Actor in a Leading Role in March 2007, in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, March 2007.

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Chief Olusegun Osoba

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Olusegun Osoba, the Akinrogun of Egbaland and Aremo Awujale of Ijebuland was born to Pa and Madam Jonathan Babatunde Osoba. Chief Olusegun Osoba attended a series of professional courses after high school graduation from Methodist Boys High School Lagos. He obtained a diploma in journalism at the University of Lagos and went for one-year course in the United Kingdom on the scholarship of the Commonwealth Press Union in 1967. In 1969, he was studying in Bloomington, USA at the Indiana University’s department of journal-

ism. In 1974 he won the Nieman Fellowship Award for journalism for year’s postgraduate study at Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. He is the first Nigerian to have won this prestigious Nieman Fellowship for Journalism. Osoba started his career in journalism in 1964 working with the Daily Times as a trainee reporter covering crime stories and by 1966, he was the diplomatic correspondent of the Times. He became news editor in 1968, deputy editor of the Sunday Times in 1971 and deputy editor of the Times in 1972. In August 1975, he became

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the Editor of the Daily Times of Nigeria, then left the firm in November 1975 to take up the task of General Manager of the Ilorin based Nigerian Herald. He returned to the Times in 1984 as the managing director. Internationally, he worked as stringer or local correspondent for the following organisations: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),The Times of London ,Newsweek Magazine, U.S.A, United Press International News Agency (UPI). He was the chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and Member of the Executive Board of the International Press Institute representing Black-Africa from 1984-1992. He was a

member of the Nigerian Constituent Assembly in 1988. He is also member of the Commonwealth Press Union, London and the Nigerian union of Journalist (NUJ). Osoba was elected at two different occasions as Governor of Ogun State first from January 1992 until November 1993 with the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He was removed from office by Sani Abacha’s administration on 17 November 1993. In 1999, he was elected again as governor with the Alliance for Democracy Party (AD), holding office between May 1999 and May 2003. He holds the National Honours of the Commander of the Order of the Niger CON. He is a member

Osoba of the National Conference 2014. He got married to Beere Aderinsola and is the fa-

ther of four children, two boys and two girls: Kemi, Olumide, Oluyinka and Tobi.

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Sam Amuka-Pemu ÏÏÏ Prince Sam Amuka Pemu (born 13 June

1935) is a Nigerian journalist, columnist and founder of the Vanguard, Nigeria’s leading newspaper. He co-founded The Punch, the most widely read newspaper in Nigeria. Sam Amuka Pemu was born in Sapele, a city in Delta State, Southern Nigeria into the family of the late Pa Amuka-Pemu and Madam Teshoma AmukaPemu, who died in May 2014. He was formerly a Daily Times of Nigeria editor and the first editor of the Sunday Punch before he established The Punch with his friend, the late Olu Aboderin, in 1971. He later established Vanguard Newspaper in 1983 with three other Nigerian columnists. Amuka was described as a “Gentleman of the Press” by PresiAmuka-Pemu

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Prince Henry Odukomaiya ÏÏÏ While celebrating his 80th birthday

with a thanksgiving service at the Arch Bishop Vinning Memorial Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos recently, Prince Henry Odukomaiya is generally seen as one of the brains behind the birth of Concord Newspaper. He was also the former Managing Director of Champion Newspapers and a former Deputy Chief Editor of the Daily Times. Prominent Nigerians who attended the

event included former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, Ogun State Commissioner for Commerce, Bimbo Ashiru, Chairman Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Sam AmukaPemu, Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi. The celebrant also launched a book: Henry Odukomaiya @ 80: In the Eyes Of Associates, which was reviewed by the former Managing Director of Daily Times, Dr Yemi Ogunbiyi. Odukomaiya

dent Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday. He was described as an icon and a leading light in Nigerian journalism by Nduka Obaigbena, President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria. Amuka-Pemu is the oldest practising media professional in Nigeria today who had been cited by peers. A book entitled From 1939 to the Vanguard of Modern Journalism written by Kola Muslim Animasaun, who also trained under him, acknowledged his immense contributions to journalism in Nigeria. Uncle Sam, as he is fondly called, as the publisher of Vanguard, is a great team player. Always leaves a lasting impression on his audience, as he llistens to everybody’s opinion and the justification for such opinion.

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Prince Tony Momoh

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He was born 27th April, 1939 is a Nigerian journalist and politician who was Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture (1986–1990) during the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida Momoh was born in Auchi, Edo State, of Edo origin. He was the 165th child of King Momoh I of Auchi. He attended Government School, Auchi (1949–1954) and Anglican School Okpe, 1954. Momoh was Pupil Teacher at the Anglican School, Auchi (January– December 1955) and Headmaster at the Anglican School, Ubuneke, Ivbiaro, Owan Local Government (January 1958 – December 1959). He went to the Provincial Teachers Training College, Abudu, Edo State and Government Teachers College, Abraka in Western Region(1960–1961). Later, while working at the Daily Times or on sabbatical, he attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (September 1964 – October 1966) where he earned a degree in Mass communication, and then the University of Lagos where he studied Law. He attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos (October 1974 – May

1975), and was called to the Bar in June 1975. Momoh started his journalism career as a sub-editor at the Daily Times in October 1962, rising steadily through the ranks to become Editor and deputy general manager (June 1976 – May 1980). In June 1979, during the lead-up to the transition from military to civilian rule at the start of the Second Nigerian Republic, Momoh said of the five presidential candidates: “They are all the same ... It’s going to turn into a personality contest”. In 1981 the Senate led by Joseph Wayas summoned Momoh for contempt. This caused a major legal battle in which Momoh successfully argued that as a journalist he was empowered by the Constitution to hold government accountable at all times. In Tony Momoh v. Speaker, House of Representatives (1982) it was held that a person had the right to refuse to disclose his source of information. However, in Senate v. Tony Momoh (1983) the Court of Appeal held that the press is not a fourth arm of government. A newspaper publisher has no special immunity and the press can

be ordered to disclose its sources in some cases. Momoh was general manager of the Times from June 1984 to Sept 1986. Momoh was appointed Minister of Information and Culture by General Ibrahim Babangida, holding this position from September 1986 until 1990. He was Chairman of the African Conference of Information Ministers from 1988 to 1990. In 1983 the editor of Newswatch, Dele Giwa, was detained for a week by police for publishing what they called “classified material”. On 17 October 1986 Giwa was accused by Colonel A.K. Togun of the State Security Services (SSS) of anti-government activities including attempting to import arms to forment insurrection. On 19 October 1986 Giwa was killed by a parcel bomb. At first, Momoh pledged that there would be a government probe of the incident. He soon backed down, saying “a special probe would serve no useful purpose”. Speaking at a seminar in Lagos in 1987, Momoh said that radio, television and newspapers should be seen as tools “for the promotion of national unity and integration”. In 1988 Momoh announced that the government was trying to find

radio sets that could only receive approved broadcasts from the federal and state radio stations. This was “as a means of ensuring that information about the country was adequately disseminated” In a February 1990 interview published in Ebony magazine Momoh talked about the rich and diverse Nigerian culture. He stated that British-style parliamentary democracy and the American-style presidential system had both failed in Nigeria because they were not compatible with these local cultures. He said that Nigeria was now establishing a system of grassroots democracy in a twoparty system. In May 1990 party elections were held for local ward positions using an “open ballot”, where voters showed their preference by standing in front of a photograph of the candidate. Party elections were then scheduled for the state and national elections. Momoh said the government would not interfere in the inner workings of parties. Soon after, all the National Republican Convention candidates for national offices were disqualified on the grounds that there were irregularities in their application forms. Babangida followed a

Times Hereos Award

Chief Onyema Ugochukwu

ÏÏÏ Chief Onyema Ugochukwu was born in November 9,

1944 in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. He graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with a BSc in Economics. He is married with four children. A highly revered Nigerian economist, journalist, and politician, Ugochukwu served as the senior Special Adviser on Communication to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the first Executive Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). On February 25, 2008, an Abia State elections tribunal declared Ugochukwu the winner of the 2007 gubernatorial election and Governor-elect of Abia State. However, on February 11, 2009 an Appeal Court in Port Harcourt, the River State capital, overturned the ruling, declaring that Chief Theodore Orji of the PPA had in fact won the election. Upon graduation from college, Ugochukwu was hired as an Economic Research Assistant by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He remained with CBN for two years before he abandoned a promising career in economics to pursue his true passion, journalism. Ugochukwu joined the Business Times group as an Economic Analyst and a pioneer staff of what would later become the most influential financial newspaper in Nigeria. He rose in the ranks to become the Editor of the Business Times Newspaper (1977 to 1982). In 1983, Ugochukwu became Editor-in-Chief of the London-based West Africa magazine, where he wrote extensively on development issues, to provide a better understanding of the African debt crisis. He eventually returned to Nigeria to become the Editorin-Chief of the Daily Times of Nigeria and he was subsequently appointed to its board as the Executive Director of

Ugochukwu Manpower and Development. He retired from newspaper journalism in 1994 as the Executive Director of Publications. Ugochukwu remained active as a media consultant for the Dow Jones Financial News Service. Throughout his distinguished career as a journalist, Ugochukwu met and interviewed numerous Heads of States – including then Minister Margaret Thatcher, former South African President Nelson Mandela, Jamaican Prime Minister P. J. Patterson, French President Jacques Chirac, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Cuban President, Fidel Castro, Nigerian presidents Ibrahim Babangi-

Momoh policy of donating money, vehicles, offices and so on to local governments, political parties and others on the basis that this would keep them free of influence by the rich and powerful. As Minister for Information Momoh justified the practice, saying of Democracy “is not as expensive as people are thinking in relation to the alternative. The alternative is allowing one man to dictate to the whole Nigeria because you don’t want it to be expensive. If money is not spent on democracy and a one-man dictatorship emerges ... it is

the same Nigerians who are talking of expensiveness now that will shout that one man is a dictator”. Babangida was tough on the press at times, but tried to avoid open conflict. When the press began calling for Momoh’s dismissal he was slow to respond, since Momoh was intelligent and reflective, and had experience from his own days as a newspaper editor. However, he finally dismissed Momoh and replaced him with Alex Akinyele, who had previously been in the customs services and had been a director at Newswatch.

da, Muhammadu Buhari, Sani Abacha, and Abdusalami Abubakar – and presented papers on African economic and political development at various fora including Oxford University, England, and Uppsala University. With Nigeria’s return to democracy in 1998, Ugochukwu became the Director of Publicity at the Obasanjo for President Campaign Organisation, and contributed immensely to the election of Olusegun Obasanjo as the President of Nigeria. He was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Orientation and Public Affairs. He spearheaded a National Rebirth campaign aimed at instilling patriotic virtues into a national psyche ravaged by years of political instability and corruption. It was on this platform that Ugochukwu launched “The Nigerian Declaration of Human Responsibilities”, which declares in part: “This Character on Human Responsibilities… Seeks to bring freedom and responsibility into a better balance, to highlight and increase awareness of the obligation which we owe each other and to our nation.” To soothe the political unrest in the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria, President Obasanjo signed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Act of 2000 into law. He was appointed as the pioneer chairman of the newly created commission, charged with developing the nine oil producing states of the country, with excess oil revenues. Ugochukwu helped to articulate the president’s vision of sustainable development in the Niger Delta region, and developed a policy which encouraged partnership amongst its stakeholders—Niger-delta communities and their traditional rulers, youths, oil companies and their executives, the Nigerian government, and Non-Governmental Organisations, and international organisations like the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank. During Ugochukwu’s tenure, the NDDC focused mainly on economic revival and prosperity, environmental rehabilitation, and the development of social and physical infrastructure.

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) yesterday, disclosed that 207 smugglers were arrested in connection with 4,492 seizures worth N12,777,321,405 in 2017. The Service also stated that it generated N1.037,102,179,400 bn as revenue last year, while it lost six operatives in the line of duty. The Public Relations Officer of Customs, Joseph Attah, who disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Abuja, said that the seizures included: 2,671 pump action rifles, dangerous/illicit drugs, vehicles, among others. Attah described the success as a fallout of the reinvigorated anti-

smuggling operations of the Service; and also hailed the National Assembly for supporting Customs. He said, “We are going to deepen the relationship this year; and despite the negative reports in some sections of the media, I am convinced the NASS has been of tremendous support to us. “This is because seizures do not only deprive the smugglers ownership; it is capable of sending the smugglers to jail. “The fear of these possibilities leads to resistance, which comes in various ways like mobilizing hoodlums to block the road and attack operatives; inducing border community dwellers to provide shelter for them (smugglers); using dangerous weapons resulting

to injuries and even deaths. “Apart from the difficulty, officers and men also face postseizure challenges, like cordoning and restricting unauthorized access; transporting goods from point of interception to Customs station; crowd control/crisis management – injuries/death; among others. “While perishable items, such as frozen poultry products and other dangerous items are immediately destroyed, others have to wait for judicial process of court condemnation before they can be disposed off in line with the law”. The Customs spokesperson reported that the Service in the last 22 months distributed various relief materials to Internally Dis-

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placed Persons (IDPs) camps in Yobe, Edo, Borno and Adamawa states. They include: 421 trailer loads (252,666) bags of 50kg rice worth N3,789,990,000bn; 82,140 jerry cans of 25-litre vegetable oil worth N985,680,000m; 19,491 cartons of soap worth N52,625,700m. Other items are 57,487 bales of used clothes, 16,517 pairs of slippers, 11,674 cartons of spaghetti 11,674 cartons, macaroni 1,169 cartons), palm oil (60 jerry cans), slippers footwear, among others. He, however said that despite tonnes of rice and other relief items already transferred to the IDPs, the NCS warehouses across the country were still filled with rice.

L_R: MSME Officer, Sterling Bank Plc, Fatai Jelili; CEO, Fsquared Collection, Zainab Adeshina; CEO, PM Cooks et Grills, Oluwabukola Apampa,; Business Executive, Retail (North West Region), Ibrahim Salihi and CEO, Meenahbee Apparels, Aminat Busari at the Sterling Bank MSME Academy …in kano Saturday

Access Bank: Ade Bajomo becomes ED Ganiyu Obaaro Access Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Adeolu Bajomo as Executive Director, Information Technology and Operations. His appointment, which has received regulatory approval, follows the resignation of Mrs. Ojinika Olaghere. According to a statement by the bank and made available to The Daily Times, Bajomo is a globally focused financial services industry executive with significant achievements cutting across banking, insurance and capital market. He was until recently, the Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology at the Nigerian Stock Exchange. In that role, he delivered market-wide transformation initiatives that firmly established the Exchange as the second largest bourse in Africa by market capitalization with over 7 million investors. Prior to his work at the NSE, Bajomo had worked as Regional Head of Transformation Programme at Barclays Bank Plc UK (2007-2011); Head of IT Strategy and Systems at Pearl Insurance Group UK (2006-2007) and IT Director at Fortis Bank UK (19972006) amongst other leadership roles. He holds an MBA from CASS Business School; MSc Information Systems Engineering from South Bank University, London and a BSc in Civil Engineering from University of Ife. Mr. Bajomo is a chartered member of British Computer Society and a member of Institute of Directors.

FirstBank rolls out bouquet of educational solutions for schools Ladesope Ladelokun

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Limited is, in its usual style, supporting schools with their educational requirements to enhance preparations for the school year. To this end, FirstBank has developed an array of products and solutions targeted at enabling schools to acquire attractive educational facilities to support their business, whilst empowering parents and guardians to seamlessly send their wards back to school. The bank

has therefore, set aside N15 billion loan budget for schools in Nigeria. According to a statement by the bank, the educational products and solutions include the FirstEdu Loan, Operational Vehicle Loan, Term Loans for constructing new sites and renovation of existing sites, Personal Loan against Salary (PLAS) and Salary Overdraft (SODA) which enhances Parents/Guardians’ capacity to pay their wards’

school fees. For example, the FirstEdu loan is targeted at private Nursery, Secondary and A-Levels schools. The product offers opportunity for private schools to access flexible funding to meet urgent cash flow needs, replace old furniture and equipment, as well as refurbish dilapidated buildings and classroom blocks. With this product, school owners/proprietors can stay ahead of competition in providing edu-

cational services and support to the target population by maintaining acceptable standard infrastructure at all times. This product allows the customer access up to N10 million with no tangible collateral required apart from the domiciliation of school account with the Bank. This reduces the cost of borrowing to the customer and eliminates the challenges posed by the provision of additional demanding collaterals.

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How CSR can impact rural development in Nigeria Ganiyu Obaaro In this era of global competition, brands are beginning to understand their place as part of the society. There is a growing understanding that they should contribute to social activities globally with a desire to improve the immediate environment where they work and many companies are taking keen interest in such activities. Companies that pay genuine attention to the principles of social responsibility are also favored by the public who prefer to consume their goods and services. This has given

rise to the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Daily Times checks revealed that, CSR is a doctrine that claims that an entity whether it is state, government, corporation, organization or individual has a responsibility to society. In the same vein, Infosys founder, a CSR expert, Narayan Murthy, it is to create maximum shareholders value working under the circumstances, where it is fair to all its stakeholders, workers, consumers, the community, government and the environment. Nigerians for instance, live in villages. Report shows that around 60 per cent of the

Nigerian population live in rural areas. People in rural areas should have the same quality of life as is enjoyed by people living in sub urban and urban areas. Furthermore, there are cascading effects of poverty, unemployment, poor and inadequate infrastructure in rural areas on urban centres causing slums and consequential social and economic tensions manifesting in economic deprivation and urban poverty. Hence, rural development, which is concerned with economic growth and social justice, improvement in the living standard of the rural people by providing adequate and quality social services

and minimum basic needs becomes essential. Though neglected until recently, Nigeria is primarily an agriculture-based country. Agriculture contributes significantly to its gross domestic product(GDP). In order to increase the growth of agriculture, the government has planned several programs pertaining to rural development. CSR is thus considered very important as far as rural areas are concerned. Speaking on this issue, an expert in corporate social responsibility, Adewale Okoya told The Daily Times that; “corporate social responsibility in Nigerian companies are now expected to discharge

L-R: Chairman, Lagos State Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Mr. Segun McMedal; veteran TV broadcaster/Producer, Mr. Bisi Olatilo; Group Managing Director of CMC Connect (Perception Managers), Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okusanya; his wife, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya during the presentation of ‘Bob Ogbuagu Leadership Award’ to Mr. Badejo-Okusanya at the Lagos PR Industry Gala & Awards recently... in Lagos. Ï

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their stakeholder responsibilities and societal obligations, along with their shareholderwealth maximization goal.” According to him, “In Nigeria, as in the rest of the world, there is a growing realization that business cannot succeed in a society which fails. An ideal CSR has both ethical and philosophical dimensions, particularly in Nigeria where there exists a wide gap between sections of people in terms of income and standards as well as their socioeconomic status. However, the concept of CSR is not new in Nigeria. The idea of social responsibility in the Nigerian society, bounded by notion of caste and fate, dated back to the time of British Colonial Rule when Nigerian nationalists launched reform movements, which slowly became more socially responsible.” Also speaking, Pwano Maxwell, a CSR expert said; “during the independence struggle Nigerian companies, which began to proliferate and proper from the mid 20th century, throw in their lot with the nationalists and the resulting concern for the nations caused many of them to be involved in providing education, health service and even clean water to the communities where they do business. According to him, “in Nigeria, it has also been noticed that when it comes to individual CSR activities, the ‘anonymous’ donor mentality prevails. Of course, with the intense spotlight on the subject, the interest in corporate social responsibility is spreading in Nigeria as well.”

Power Oil: Consumers laud new product In line with its commitment to promoting a healthy living while encouraging Nigerians to maintain a healthy body fitness into the New Year and beyond, Power Oil, has organized the fourth edition of its annual consumer engagement activity tagged: “Power Oil Pay with Calories.” The activity, which began exactly four years ago, engages consumers in a series of exercise on treadmill and cyclers, which eventually sees them getting rewarded with amazing gift items depending the amount of calories being able to burn within a

specifies time on the spot. The event, which took place recently in Lagos created an exciting platform for the brand to cater for its customers’ health in a fun, relaxing and rewarding manner. In deed, various gift items were laid out for consumers to pick from as per calories burnt within a specified time. In support of the target of the World Heart Federation to reduce premature cardiovascular disease deaths by 25% in 2025, it has become more important for Power Oil to encourage Nigerians to join hands in ensuring the possibility of this.

Speaking at the event, the Brand Manager, Power Oil, Amisha Chawla, said that the experiential campaign was borne out of the necessity to encourage Nigerians to further become mindful of their heart health by making efforts to maintain good body fitness and possibly eliminate unhealthy consumption habits, as these factors are important to lowering the risk of blood pressure and heart-related ailments. “The activation is simply to promote healthy living by encouraging Nigerians to pay more attention to their body and be cautious about the quality of what they consume in order to

maintain a healthy heart. We try to advice against the consumption of low-quality or sub-standard cooking oil, which, on the long run puts consumers at risk of heart related diseases and other health hazards,” she said. The Public Relations Manager of Power Oil, Omotayo Azeez, said considering the kind of lifestyle pattern people live these days; and other responsibilities, you find out that they are left with little or no extra time to dissipate on fitness activities; and making a healthy meal choice also becomes a challenge especially because of the festivity in the air. “So, we saw this as an oppor-

tunity to fit in the pay with calories 4.0 activity into this period, Nigerians will be encouraged to carry on with the healthy spirit into the New Year and beyond till it because an attitude. And we are happy that a lot of Nigerians took advantage of this and showed up en-mass. According to her, this consumer engagement will help consumer to understand importance of leading healthy life for themselves and their family. Mr. Adio Muse, a participant, who lost up to 15 calories and got rewarded with a pair of sneakers, commended the brand for being consumer-centric.

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NAFEX records $522.8m transactions turnover in first week 2018

Ï M Ɔƍ ƉƆƋ Ɔ Ǝ ^ Ə ƕè &Əƍ Ǝ Ƌ ƍ ƉƉƄƉ Ɗ ƍƈƄƎ Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Autonomouse Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window recorded total transactions turnover of $522.8 million at the end of official first trading week in 2018, finding by The Daily Times has revealed. But the Naira, over the weekend extended its losing streak against the Pound and Euro to close at 486 and 434, respectively, compared to 485 and 430 sold on Thursday at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market. The breakdown, showed that the autonomous FX win-

dow declared total turnover of $200.36 million on the first trading day in 2018, after the official forex market was shut on Monday 1 January, 2018, for celebration of the New Year. The figure, however, declined to $124.24m at the close of the following day trading activities, represented a drop of $76.12m, while compared to $200.36m sold on Tuesday. The NAFEX, otherwise known as Investors & Exporters (I&E) FX window on Thursday weakened further on the third day during the week to close at $93.34m, against $124.24m exchaged on

Wednesday and $123.20m recorded a week ago. It, however, rebounded on the last trading day of the week with a closing transactions turnover of $104.87 million, even though it was lower than $200.36 million sold on the correspondind day in the previous week. The I&E FX window, began the last trading day of the week at an opened of N360.05, which was lower than N360.29 to the dollar exchanged on Thursday , and traded high at N362.40 before closing at N361.31 per dollar, weaker than 361.08 recorded on Thursday. The Naira, as at close of

the official forex market activities on Friday stabilised at N305.95 to the dollar, the same rate it exchanged on Thursday but lower than N305.50 stoid on the first day of 2018, data obtained from the FMDQ OTC has showed. Speaking exclusive with the Daily Times Nigeria, Chairman, Association of the Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said that creation of the I&E FX window was phenomenal to the growth and stability of the foreign exchange market in 2017. He said: “The impact is phenomenal, because it has even

defeated the pundit that predicted that dollar would be N1000 to a dollar before the end of 2017.” The ABCON boss, also, noted that the intervention by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the BDC window as greatly impacted and influenced the nation’s economy and it’s economy at large. He said,”Thus development has influenced so many things such as; the exchange rate stability, removal of spike, hoarding, speculation and growth in the Nigerian economy. In fact, is one of the factors that helped the country from exiting

Bitcoin crashes as investors count loses on investments

Jude Monye, Executive Director, representing MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Ifie Sekibo (2ND left); his wife Joy Monye; Governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade and Regional Head, Commercial Banking, South-South, Heritage Bank, Godwin Ukwat, at the governor’s dinner party to herald the 2017 annual Calabar Carnival and festival, held at the Calabar International Conference Center, Cross River State, recently.

Why commercial banks may struggle to sustain profitability in 2018 - Fitch An international credit rating agency, Fitch rating has predicted that commercial banks operating in Nigeria may find it challenging to sustain profitability in 2018, given the decline in net Treasury Bill (T-bill) issuance programme in the first quarter of 2018. The rating agency, noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Treasury Bill (T-Bills) slowdown may impact negatively on Nigerian Banks profits in 2018, with the likes of Guaranty Trust bank Plc, Zenith Bank and United Bank for Africa Plc, among others, may find it more difficult to sustain-

ing profitability during the year. Coupon rates on T-Bill and bond were reduced as the Federal Government looks to increase its financing from external sources and longer-dated domestic issuance. According to Fitch, “We expect falling T-bill yields and lower issuance to put pressure on Nigerian banks’ profitability in 2018. The CBN’s latest issuance schedule shows N1.1 trillion ( of rollovers in first quarter of 2018 against N1.3 trillion of maturing bills. In 2017, rollovers fully covered ma-

turing bills. “Performance metrics at all banks will be affected by weak demand for lending, falling T-bill yields, lower foreign-currency translation gains and rising loan impairment charges, but the largest banks are best placed to withstand these challenges,” Fitch said. According to Fitch, record T-bill issuance in 2017 helped support the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s strategy to maintain stability at the foreign exchange market as global oil prices continued to rally. The report by Fitch said,

“High yields on T-bills issued in 2017 (around 13per cent-14per cent on 90-day T-bills) attracted investors and helped to support the naira. “An increase in oil export earnings and the introduction in April 2017 of the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Rate Fixing (NAFEX) mechanism, commonly referred to as the Investors and Exporters’ FX Window (I & E FX), also helped naira stabilisation during the second half of 2017.” “Nigerian banks are highly reliant on net interest income for profitability and T-bills proved to be an important source of profits in 2017.

Despite several warnings by the Nigerian finance regulator against Bitcoin, world known cryptocurrency,investors globally are now getting their fingers burnt, as it continued to crash, checks by The Daily Times have showed. After the bitcoin craze rose to a near-fever pitch in 2017, several investors and analysts this year, are predicting more growing pains for cryptocurrencies over surge in speculations and government placing ban. Interestingly, as bitcoin price has stagnated in the last two weeks, smaller digital currencies such as ripple, stellar and tron have surged into the ranks of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Bitcoin saw its highest value before the Christmas holidays when it reached the staggering price of just below $20,000, but valued at $14,815.88 as at last week, according to CoinDesk. Checks showed that one bitcoin equals an estimated N6 million as at January 5, 2018 as more Nigerian youths on MMM are taking interest in investing in virtual currencies, bitcoin specifically. In January 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned Nigerians and financial institutions to stay away from virtual currencies that have attracted investment in pay-

ments infrastructure that provides new methods for transmitting value over the internet. The CBN had reiterated that virtual currencies such as bitcoin, ripples, monero, litecoin, degecion, onecoin among similar products are not legal lenders in Nigeria, thus any financial institution transacts in such businesses does so at its risk. Last year, key market regulating bodies, CBN, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) were increasingly vocal in warning investors about the risks of cryptocurrencies. For instance, the CBN said virtual currencies are largely used in terrorism financing and money laundering, considering the anonymity of virtual transactions. The Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, CBN, Mr. Kevin Amugo in a signed document said, transactions in virtual currency are largely untraceable and anonymous making them susceptible to abuse by criminals, especially in money laundering and financing of terrorism. “Virtual currencies are traded in exchange platforms that are unregulated, all over the world. Consumers may there lose their money without any legal redress in the event these exchangers collapse or close businesses.

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FMN Rights issue offers 9 new shares for every 16 shares held dƐ ƏƈƆ Ƅƕ ƕ ƌ Ɨƈ Following the receipt of shareholders’ approval in May 2015 for the company to raise additional capital through rights issue, Flourmills of Nigeria Plc has announced the receipt of the right clearance documents form the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to proceed with series one of the rights pro-

gramme. The statement signed by the Company Secretary/ Director of Legal Services, Umolu Joseph A.O revealed that the company hopes to raise funds in many tranches over a three- year period, adding that the rights issue is being undertaken as part of a long- term plan to strategically position FMN for sustainable growth. “the company now intends to raise N39, 855, 845, 286, 00 by way of rights to existing

shareholders on the basis of 9 new shares for every 16 shares held by shareholders whose names appear in the register of members as at 08 December, 2017, at the issuing price of N27 per share, represents discount of 32 per cent to the company’s closing price on the date of announcement.” According to NFM, at the signing ceremony on Friday 5th , 2018, the Group Managing Director of the company, Mr. Paul Gbededo, said: “the Rights issue is part of our

strategy to grow and build long term value for all stakeholders.” He said that proceeds from the Rights issue would be deployed towards strengthening the company’s capital base by deleveraging its balance sheet, supporting working capital needs and positioning the company to extract value-accretive opportunities, while giving greater operational and financial flexibility to ensure business growth and continuity.”

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Md&ë ^ƏƆƌƈƑƌ ƈ ƗƆƔè G ƐƑ ơơè dƆL ƈ ƗƈƅƆ ƓƆ ƊƆ For the four-day trading week ended Friday, 5th January, 2018, the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s All-Share Index(ASI) and Market Capitalization appreciated by 1.78 per cent % to close the week at 38,923.26 and N13.851 trillion, respectively. All other indices finished higher during the week with the exception of the NSE Premium, NSE ASeM and NSE Lotus II Indices that depreciated by 0.58 per cent, 1.44 per cent and 0.82 per cent, respectively. Summary of market transaction during the week showed that for the four day’s trading period, a total turnover of 2.417 billion shares worth N18.813 billion in 20,874 deals were traded by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)

in contrast to a total of 1.310 billion shares valued at N12.635 billion that exchanged hands the preceding week in 9,016 deals. The Federal Government of Nigeria declared January 1st, 2018 as a public holiday in commemoration of the New Year celebration. The Financial Services Industry measured by volume led the activity chart with 1.677 billion shares valued at N8.734 billion traded in 13,033 deals; thus contributing 69.39 per cent and 46.43 per cent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. The Conglomerates Industry followed with 536.922 million shares worth N1.258 billion in 1,288 deals. The third place was

occupied by Consumer Goods Industry with a turnover of 100.460 million shares worth N6.951 billion in 3,426 deals. Trading in the Top Three Equities namely – Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, Diamond Bank Plc and Skye Bank Plc (measured by volume) accounted for 1.193 billion shares worth N1.681 billion in 2,957 deals, contributing 49.37% and 8.93% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively. Also traded during the week were a total of 305,604 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N3.498 million executed in 8 deals, compared with a total of 276 units valued at N9,865.34 that was transacted last week in 12 deals. A total of 2,162 units of Feder-

al Government Bonds valued at N2.016 million were traded this week in 9 deals, compared with a total of 422,672 units valued at N436.190 million transacted last week in 20 deals The price movement table showed that 55 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 32 of the previous week. 12 equities depreciated in price, lower than 25 equities of the previous week, while 105 equities remained unchanged lower than 115 equities recorded in the preceding week. During the week, a total volume of 46.370 million units of 16.75 per cent LAB AUG 2024 and 38.770 million units of 17.25 per cent, LAB AUG 2027 were admitted to trade at the Exchange on the 4th of January, 2018.

CBN’s OMO auction surges OBB, OVN rates to 18.33%, 19.00% Ï MƢƠÖƄ RLR ƄƈƋƋ mature this week The inter-bank lending rates, the Open Buy Back (OBB) and the Overnight (OVN) rates, surged last Friday by 14.67 per cent and 14.51 per cent, respectively to peak at 18.33 per cent and 19.00 per cent from 3.66 per cent and 4.49 per cent. The rise, experts maintained, may not be unconnected with the tradition of the debt market, which usually reacts to auction by the Central Bank of Nigeria, money market debt instruments. The market will further be influenced by the maturity of N309bn OMO bills expected to be settled this week. The debt market, which is usually driven by system liquidity, responded to liquidity shrink created by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Friday’s auction of N20.1bn worth of 111-day bills at a 12.65 per cent stop rate and N240.5bn worth of bills at a 14.45 per cent stop rate. Meanwhile, investors were largely bullish in the bond market Friday, as yields contracted on average. The downtrend in yields was most noticeable on the 7yr benchmark bond and the January 2026 bond, which fell by -52bps and -54bps to 13.47 per cent and 13.50 per cent, respectively. Also, yields on the 5yr and 10yr benchmark bonds fell by -14bps and -20bps to 13.43 per cent and 13.42 per cent, respectively. However, analysts predict that in the near term, market activity would be influenced by foreign investor participation and liquidity levels as N309bn worth of OMO bills maturing in the coming week. At the Investors’ and Exporters’ FX window, the Naira depreciated by -0.09 per cent to N487.98/GBP and N361.31/USD while it gained +0.41 per cent to N432.99/ EUR. In the parallel market, the local currency remained stable at N363/USD and N486/ GBP, however, the Naira lost 0.92 per cent to N434/EUR.

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Man of the Year: Ibe Kachikwu Ï j Ɗƈ ƈƋ ÷ ƆƅƐ Ə Ɛ ƆƔƐ ƋƆƒƆƋ ÏÏÏ Given

his track record as an accomplished technocrat with enviable professional and academic track record in the industry in which he has had over 30 years of cognate experience locally and internationally, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu’s appointment as the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to many industry watchers was a ‘round peg in a round hole’ and kudos was given to President Muhammadu Buhari who made sanitisation of the oil sector a cardinal plank of his presidency. It was argued that President Buhari couldn’t have looked for a better upright manager of the nation’s oil resources than Kachikwu especially at a time when there was a record breaking mind boggling malfeasance in the management of the NNPC and Nigeria in desperate need of more oil sales revenue to support government budgets, protect foreign reserves and help stop the ongoing devaluation of the national currency. At his assumption of office, these formed the essential part of the challenges that Kachikwu confronted “as he tried to halt selling of crude oil to politically-connected, ”carpetbaggers” that lack the capacity to perform, establish and adhere to strong internal policies for vetting and choosing buyers of oil, and for apportioning cargoes of oil among buyers, publicly account for earnings from sales of crude from NPDC and its oil trading subsidiaries, and cease unconstitutional withholding of federal revenue”. As the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Kachikwu, said that the NNPC was to be unbundled into 30 profit-making companies with separate Managing Directors as part of the ongoing transformation of the national oil company. Under his supervision, the NNPC moved from a loss position of N160 billion to some N3 billion by January 2016, Just as by

year end, NNPC started to make some profit. “For the first time, we are unbundling the subset of the NNPC to 30 independent companies with their own Managing Directors. Titles like Group Executive Directors are going to disappear and in their place you are going to have Chief Executive Officers and they are going to take responsibilities for their titles. At the end of the day, the CEO of an upstream company must deliver an upstream result,” Kachikwu stated. The Minister noted that the President Buhari administration is focusing on developing the nation’s gas resources in order to boost revenue as part of the diversification policy of the Federal Government. Kachikwu said the petroleum sector, under his watch, would rapidly review the contracting cycle of projects from two years to six months in the upstream, stressing that efforts are in top gear to review the existing Production Sharing Contracts which is long overdue. In what could be described as a face-off between Kachikwu, and his successor at NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, the Minister of State was compelled to accuse Baru of “completely eroding” some of the reforms he introduced as head of the oil firm. Buhari had appointed Kachikwu as NNPC GMD in August 2015 but replaced him with Baru in July 2016. His reformation drive was endorsed by the United States Government which pledged its readiness to work with the Management of the NNPC in achieving the Federal Government’s reform agenda in the oil and gas industry. The then USA Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador James Entwistle assured Kachikwu of United States willingness to provide all necessary support to the NNPC Management to realize its set goals and objectives. Amb. Entwistle noted that though the job of the GMD of NNPC is about the most challenging job in Nigeria, the USA is

convinced that Kachikwu has the skills, training and requisite experience to lead the oil and gas industry in Nigeria towards the path of growth and sustainable development. Commending the USA for the pledge of support, Kachikwu reiterated the determination of the new NNPC Management to implement the spirit and letter of President Buhari’s reform agenda in the petroleum industry. The GMD stated that the new NNPC would be driven by a deep sense of commitment to service delivery anchored on the principle of transparency, efficiency, people, purpose and profit. ``My mission is to redirect and re-energize the work force for greater value addition and I believe that the NNPC, given the right leadership has what it takes to achieve this objective,’’ he said. His intervention in the face-off between NigerDelta activists and the Federal Government led to a restart of the amnesty payments and discuss investment initiatives that boost the regional economy and its social services. His argument is that the Federal Government’s plans for capital investment in Niger Delta – more roads, more power stations, better water and sanitation with big investment in schools and clinics – will benefit the people more than ad hoc payments to militant gangs, past or present. Kachikwu steered the much-delayed Petroleum Industry Bill to restructure the NNPC through the Senate (AC Vol 56 No 20. It sets out clearer rules for investors and the NNPC would be quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and compelled to issue timely financial statements. With a great input from Kachikwu, the government put an end to fuel subsidy, a policy designed ostensibly to help the poorest people but which in reality became a statefinanced welfare scheme for fuel importers, most of them multi-millionaires. As Group Managing Director of NNPC and as

E ƅ ƈƊƓƑ Minister, he has fought many battles with oil marketers in his bid to stem acute fuel scarcity, increase revenue accrue to government’s purse and in stabilising the industry. He has said it repeatedly that current fuel scarcity which has become a national embarrassment was not caused by government, but rather blamed it on profitminded marketers who were alleged to have hoarded fuel in anticipation of an increase in pump price of petroleum products. Kachikwu was an active player in the private sector where best business practices and corporate good governance are sine qua non. He was the former Executive Vice Chairman of ExxonMobil (Africa Operations). He wrote legal books. His bestseller is “Legislation and Policy on Foreign Investment in Nigeria”. The man also authored about 20 different publications. Kachikwu was appointed as the NNPC Chief Executive in August 2015. The

first thing he did when he entered the new position was to reduce the number of directors. There were eight of them. Kachikwu removed four of them. He was born on December 18, 1956 to late Justice Francis Kachikwu and Maria Kachikwu. He attended St. Peter’s Primary School Ogwashi-Uku before gaining admission into St. Pius Grammar School OnichaUgbo, and left in 1968 with top level performance recorded. He attended Edo College from 1973 to 1974 and spectacular performance. He studied Law at the University of Nigeria 1978, where he made a first class result and the best graduating student. At the 1979 set of Nigerian Law School, he emerged with another First Class and best graduate winning 7 of available 9 prizes. At his LLM programme at Harvard University in 1980, it was another First Class performance. His Doctorate degree programme did not come with lesser performance.

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His intervention in the face-off between NigerDelta activists and the Federal Government led to a restart of the amnesty payments and discuss investment initiatives that boost the regional economy and its social services

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Woman of the Year: Mrs. Aisha Buhari

Ï An uncommon First Lady with passion ÏÏÏ For exhibiting unprec-

edented courage and coupled with the fact that she usually speaks to power in a government in which her husband is the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari is an unusual First Lady. “A woman is a full circle; within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” The above quote by Diana Marriechild aptly described our Woman of the Year, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, the First Lady and wife of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, Mrs. Buhari has earned for herself a place in history among women in the ‘inner seclusion’ of the corridors of power. She has debunked the postulation that ‘women are to be seen and not to be heard’ as she has effectively lent her voice to national issues even criticising her husband’s administration on issues of national interest. She has conscientiously displayed her love for humanity especially concerned with transforming the fortune of women, girls and children. It is instructive to note that Mrs. Aisha Buhari has called for a probe of the State House Medical Clini over poor health facilities in the hospital despite the huge budgetary allocation to it. She condemned the “lack of facilities” at the clinic during a programme in Abuja and equally lamented the total or dearth of some necessary hospital facilities such as syringe, drugs and equipment needed for saving lives. Mrs. Buhari, who spoke at the opening of a two-day stakeholders meeting on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition organised by her pet project, Future Assured in Abuja, said the ongoing renovations at the clinic was baseless because the hospital lacked the equipment to save lives. She Said, “If somebody like Mr. President can spend several months outside Nigeria, then you wonder what will happen to a common man on the street in Nigeria. Few weeks ago, I was sick as well, they advised me to take the first flight out to London, I refused to go. I said I must be treated in Nigeria because there is a budget for an assigned clinic to take care of us. If the budget is N100 million, we need to know how the budget is spent. Along the line, I insisted

they call Aso Clinic to find out if the X-ray machine is working, they said it is not working. They didn’t know I am the one that was supposed to be in that hospital at that very time. I had to go to a hospital that was established by foreigners in and out 100 percent. What does that mean? So, I think is high time for us to do the right thing. If something like this can happen to me, no need for me to ask the governors’ wives what is happening in their states. This is Abuja and this is the highest seat of government, and this is Presidential Villa.” The wife of the president calls on the government, civil society and private sector to address social norms that permit women and girls to be treated as lesser breed than men and boys – she called on government at all levels to give priority to education and empowerment of women and children. Aisha made this call in Abuja at the International Sheroes Forum with the theme: “Advancing women’s roles in business leadership and governance.” The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in 2012 released a report which said that “Nigeria has one of the highest rates of infant mortality in the world. One in seven children dies before her or his fifth birthday.” Aware of these challenges and to let every citizen feel the impact of government, Mrs. Aisha Buhari is determined to give everyone a sense of belonging, beyond the channeling of attention to women and children only. This is evident in the christening of her pet project- Future Assured and its offshoot, Get Involved – names that are by no means suggestive of asymmetry but inclusive in form and nature. As the future is assured for women, so it is for men through the various action plans that Mrs. Buhari is rolling out for the upliftment of families and society. To her, needless to empower a woman only, when the man also needs empowerment to cater and support the woman and child. The man, after all, is also a crucial component of the family unit. It is based on this understanding that the wife of the President recently launched Get Involved- a quick interventionist programme to halt yearly deaths of malnourished children in the country on the strength

that every child is entitled to a meal every day. She believes that when children are fed regularly and in the required proportions, their parents save money for medications and are free from mental and financial stresses. And with the commitments Mrs. Buhari is showing in promoting girls education and other issues concerning the girl-child, Nigeria is likely to benefit from the grant and other grants that have been set aside by development partners in implementing policies aimed at guaranteeing quality food, health, education, sanitation and safe drinking water for every Nigerian. She has commenced these intervention measures at Bama and Maiduguri camps for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) where she donated four tonnes of ready to use products (Soy Kunu for adults/ pregnant and lactating mothers and Soyalac for children) to fight malnutrition prevalent among inmates in the camps. These inmates are not only women and children but also adolescent boys, fathers and grandfathers. She is known for her nonflamboyant life-style. Mrs. Buhari had in her twitter handle denied receiving SUV vehicles from the Nigerian Police for personal use, saying “I am still using my personal cars.’’ Politically conscious Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President, had in the wake of a sickness that had kept her husband out of the country for over two months, given an insight into the power play at the Nigerian seat of power. In a Facebook post, she alluded to some elements around her ailing husband as “the hyenas” and “the jackals,” hoping that they would soon be sent out of the “Kingdom”. She responded to a post by Senator Shehu Sani who said “Prayer for the absent Lion King has waned; until he’s back then they will fall over each other to be on the front row of the palace temple. Now the hyenas and the jackals are scheming and talking to each other in whispered; still doubting whether the Lion King will be back or not… “It is the wish of the Hyenas and the Jackals that the Lion King never wakes up or come back so that they can be kings. It is the prayers of the weak animals that the Lion King comes back to save the kingdom from

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For exhibiting unprecedented courage and coupled with the fact that she usually speaks to power in a government in which her husband is the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari is an unusual First Lady.

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the Hyenas, the wolves and other predators” She wittingly responded to Senator Sani’s comment by saying: “God has answered the prayers of the weaker Animals. The Hyenas and the jackals will soon be sent out of the kingdom. We strongly believe in the prayers and support of the weaker animals”. Mrs. Aisha’s comment attracted some comments from her followers on Facebook, wishing her husband quick recovery. The First Lady also warned her husband that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government. In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari suggested his government had been hijacked by only a “few people”, who

were behind presidential appointments. She said the president did not know most of the officials he had appointed. President Buhari, who is on a visit to Germany, had responded by saying his wife belonged in his kitchen. Standing alongside German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at a news conference, the president laughed off his wife’s accusations. “I don’t know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room,” he said. Mrs. Buhari on an interview with a BBC Hausa service programme, was quoted to have said: “The president does not know 45 out of 50 of the people he appointed and I don’t know them either, despite being his wife of 27 years.” She said people who did not share the vision of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were now appointed to top posts because of the influence a “few people” wield. “Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position,” she said. Mrs. Buhari was prompted to speak out in an effort to end those practices so that party loyalists who contributed to his election victory could benefit. Aisha Buhari campaigned vigorously for her husband in the 2015 general election, organising town hall meetings with women’s groups and youth organisations across the country. However, she kept a low

profile at the start of the administration and was barely seen or heard. She was restricted to her work on the empowerment of women and helping victims of the Boko Haram conflict in the north-east of the country where she is from. Aisha (née Halilu) Buhari is the second and current wife of President Buhari. She was born in Adamawa State in the family of the first Minister of Defence, Mohammadu Ribadu. She was raised in the best traditions of Fulani culture. Aisha graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University where she earned a Bachelor degree in Public Administration. She also has a post-graduate diploma of the Academy Esthetique Beauty Institute of France in Cosmetology and Beauty. Moreover, she is an alumnus of the famous Carlton Institute of London. Mrs. Buhari is reportedly engaged in a private enterprise where she has become an employer of labour, a mentor to all aspiring cosmetologists and a consultant to the KRCP/ NNPC on skills acquisition. She is also a member of the United Kingdom Vocational Training and Charitable Trust (VTCT), The International Health and Beauty Council (HBC). She also helps women politicians to raise funds for campaigns. She speaks English and Arabic fluently. In December 1989, Muhammadu Buhari married Aisha Halilu. Together they have five children, a boy and four girls. They are Aisha, Halima, Yusuf, Zarah and Amina.

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Politician of the Year- Gov Willie Obiano

Ï Impacting positive lives on Ndi-Anambra ÏÏÏ For

the almost four years that he has been in office as Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, has proven that he is a politician with the interest of present and future generations of Ndi Anambra at heart through various development projects his administration has embarked upon. Born on August 8, 1955, Obiano is a Nigerian banker, technocrat and the fourth democratically elected governor of Anambra State. Governor Obiano hails from Aguleri, a town in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. He attended his early education at Holy Trinity primary school Onitsha and obtained his higher school certificate and WASSCE from Christ the Kings College, Onitsha. In pursuant of his education, Obiano obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Lagos in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration from the same institution. To add more value to his academic career, he successfully obtained an MBA in Marketing from the same university in 1993. In search of greener pasture, Governor Obiano began his Banking career at First Bank of Nigeria before he left to join the services of Chevron Oil Nigeria Plc as accountant and rose to the position of Chief Internal Auditor in 1989. He was one of the Auditors that audited Texaco Refinery in Rotterdam, Netherlands and in 1991, he joined the Fidelity Bank as Deputy Manager and Head of Audit unit and rose to the position of Executive Director on October, 2003. He left the banking system to join politics and in 2013, he contested the November 16, 17, and 30 Anambra State gubernatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He won the election and was sworn in on March 17, 2014 to succeed former Governor Peter Obi. To an Achiever, the good people of Anambra State re-elected him for a second term in office on November 18, 2017 gubernatorial election. He won overwhelmingly in all the 21 local government areas of the state to beat other 36 contenders

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Governor Obiano has continued to maintain cordial relationship with other political parties in the state by practicing politics of inclusion, national cohesion and consensus building, a political culture most needed for the country’s growth and development.

sponsored by godfathers. Governor Willie Maduabuchi Obiano has no doubt brought governance to the people of Anambra State through the pursuit of lifechanging programmes and projects. His intervention in all sector of human life has raised hope of a brighter tomorrow presently and future generation. Although, a member of the APGA, the Governor has continued to maintain cordial relationship with other political parties in the state by practicing politics of inclusion, national cohesion and consensus building, a political culture most needed for the country’s growth and development. In the past four years before his re-elected for second term, Obiano has learnt to balance the diversities in the state in terms of religion and ethnicity to deliver on his campaign

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promises to the people. In a county where payment of workers’ salaries has become a major headache for some Governors, Obiano stands out a reference point for prompt payment of salaries. For Obiano, nobody knew the secret employed by this accountant and banker turned politician but the Governor employed civilized method, using the police and installing of street lights at strategic places in the state especially from Onitsha Bridgehead to Borrmeo Hospital Roundabout through old road to Amawbia Awka. Today, Anambra State can be said to have the best security network. Many prominent Anambrarians who had relocated to Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and other places in Nigeria now have started coming back to the state. Since then, business has picked up

across the state. Night life has returned to Onitsha, Awka and other major cities of the state. Obiano’s security presence in the state expectedly has multiplier effect on the socio- economic development of any place as it engenders confidence among the people, business community and investors. Indeed, Governor Obiano’s improved security situation has increased the number of hours of doing business in the state as well as brought back night life which had died long ago. Anambra State known as the “LIGHT OF THE NATION” under Obiano has major investment in rice production like Coscharis farm in Ayamelum as well as poultry in Igbariam and others in various parts of the state. The state’s investment in Agriculture has resulted in

exportation of vegetables from Anambra State to European countries and yam to United States of America. In furtherance to boost food sufficiency, the Governor has made available to farmers in the state 291 hectares of land, seedlings, fertilizers and herbicides to encourage mechanized agriculture across the 21 local government areas. No wonder, traders in the state are happy that his administration has impacted heavily on them in one way or the other. Obiano took the bull by the horn by setting up 10 million projects in all the major markets in the state. In the area of chooseyourself N10 million projects, every market in the state benefitted from the largess worth of project. Many of the markets used the opportunity to build office complex, halls, access road, motor park complex, electricity, water borehole and overhead tank among other projects. His achievements did not stop there. Fire fighting vehicles were also bought and distributed to strategic market in case of any fire outbreak. Obiano has also extended the kind gesture to all the communities in Anambra State by asking them to choose any N20 million project. The outstanding and achieving Governor went further to challenge the communities which finished their first projects time frame to choose another tranche of N20 million project, which some communities have already benefited. The goodnews about the banker-turned politician is that virtually all the communities have completed all their projects, while some who finished on time have been given another N20 million for second projects. These projects are dotted all over the communities like town halls, skill acquisition centres, road rehabilitation, and borehole among others. In short, Governor Obiano in the almost four years he has been in office has done more than excellent in the construction of roads and bridges. Apart from constructing three world class bridges in Awka at the popular Aroma junction in Awka, Kwata and Amawbia junctions in the state capital, the performing Governor

has also done a bridge across Mamu River at Amansea NdiukwuenuAwa- Ufuma. To crown it all, he has also constructed about 180Km of roads throughout the state as well as rehabilitated the existing roads through the State Road maintenance Agency’s zero pothole programme. The working Governor also constructed the Iyiora bridge believed to be the longest in the state, which connects Anambra west, part of the food basket basin of the state to the rest of the world. It is hoped that as he takes another oath in office this year for his second term, the ongoing roads construction in different parts of the state, one of them being the construction of bridge across NtejeUmanya bye- pass along the Onitsha- Enugu Expressway will be speeded up. On education, the Governor gave out a total of N700 million to mission schools, constructed over 2,500 classroom blocks for primary and secondary schools in the state, installed 30KVA generating sets and provided transformers to the schools to enhance effective teaching and learning. Interestingly, the Governor’s administration also awarded scholarships to a total of 200 students of Anambra State of origin to the tune of about N120 million as a source of encouragement to academic excellence among Anambra children. The school sector under Obiano has recruited 70 contract teachers for the 11 technical colleges in the state to boost their staff strength. The welfare of teachers was not left behind as the Obiano administration consequently increased the salary of 1,634 teachers in core subjects in the state school system as well as the salary of 2,732 teachers in rural areas of the state by 20 percent to motivate them and provide more access to quality education to the children in riverine and agrarian areas of the state. No doubt, the outstanding achievements by Obiano’s administration in Anambra State made it possible for him to record a landslide victory in the November 18, 2017 gubernatorial election.

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Governor of the Year: Gov Nyesom Wike

Ï Redefining Rivers landscape through massive reconstruction ÏÏÏ

Born on December 13, 1967, Governor Nyesom Wike, an outstanding administrator, lawyer and politician is referred to as the Golden Governor. He just turned 50 and had the singular fortune of taking Rivers State to its glorious Golden Jubilee anniversary in May, this year. Barrister Nyesom Wike was born to the family of Reverend and Mrs. Nlemanya Wike of Rumuepirikom community, Obio/Akpor in Rivers State. He spent most of his academic life in Rivers State, hence, he once proudly declared himself a local champion. A holder of several traditional chieftaincy titles, Barrister Nyesom Wike is happily married to Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, a High Court Judge with the Rivers State Judiciary. The union is blessed with three children. He holds degrees in Political and Administrative Studies as well as in Law. However, after a brief stint with the private legal practice, Barrister Wike was elected twice as the Executive Chairman of Obio/ Akpor Local Government Area and served out two tenures from 1999 to 2007. A one-time Deputy President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Governor Nyesom Wike was later elected as the substantive President of the Association. From the position of the Chairman of Obio/Akpor, he moved on to serve as the Chief of Staff, Government House, between October 26, 2007 and May 28, 2011 under the administration of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, governor of Rivers State then. From there, Barrister Nyesom Wike was appointed the Director-General of Governor Amaechi’s reelection Campaign Organisation. He was reputed for being the brain behind the success of Rt. Hon. Amaechi second race to the Brick House after which he became the most powerful Chief of Staff in the state. On July 14, 2011, Barrister Wike was subsequently appointed and sworn-in as the Minister of State for Education. This feat is widely attributed to the recommendation of the then governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Amaechi. Subsequently, following a cabinet shakeup, Barrister Wike emerged the Supervising Minister of Education of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. At the end of fierce political and legal battles

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Governor Wike has completed numerous projects including 50 medium-income flats at Iriebe, Iloabuchi-Eagle Island Link Road, AbonnemaObonoma Link Road and the NBA Port Harcourt Law Office, reconstruction of roads from Borokiri Road in Old Port Harcourt Township to Rumuwoji (Mile 1) Market Phase 2 ground breaking, Mile 1 Flyover Park, Abonnema Wharf Road, Woji-Elelenwo Road, Woji-Trans Amadi Road, Onne Seaport Access Road and Abuloma-Woji Road

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between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the April 11, 2015, gubernatorial election in Rivers State, Wike emerged as the sixth governor of the State and has, since his swearing in on May 29, 2015, recorded numerous achievements, some of which prompted the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to dub him ‘Mr. Projects.’ But his most remarkable achievements dated back to his tenure as the Minister of State for Education and subsequently the Supervising Minister of Education. He made enviable impacts in the basic education subsector, spear-heading a nationwide reform of the nation’s education system. It is worthy to note that as Minister of State for Education, he created access to quality education for 9

Wike million Almajiri children in the Northern part of Nigeria through the construction of appropriate schools in affected states. He was also the driving force behind the construction of basic education vocational training schools for out-ofschool children in Southern Nigeria and Special Girl-Education Schools for less privileged girls in 16 states of the federation. He also superintended over the distribution of over 60 million text books and library resource materials to various schools in the country, among other achievements. Determined to leave his footsteps in the sands of time, Governor Wike swung into action as soon as he was sworn-in as the governor of the state. The newly sworn-in governor said: “Never again will we allow projects meant for the people to be abandoned just because we did not award it. I will never do any project that will be abandoned. No part of the state will be neglected in the infrastructure renewal programme of my administration.” Less than 24 hours after taking his oath of office, Governor Wike announced the return to work of the ju-

diciary and the re-opening of courts in the state which were shut down during the tenure of Rt. Hon. Amaechi, now the Minister of Transportation. He also ended the controversy surrounding the appointment of the Chief Judge of the state as he swiftly appointed Justice Daisy Okocha (now retired) in acting capacity to fill the gap. The opening of the courts brought financial relief to practicing lawyers in the state who had also suffered professional setbacks throughout the period the courts were shut down. Governor Nyesom Wike deeply delved into what he termed ‘Operation Zero Potholes’ on roads round the state, particularly in Port Harcourt, capital city of the state. As at May 2017, the governor had reworked roads totaling over 33 kilometers under its Operation Zero Pothole scheme. In his 100 Days in office celebration, Governor Wike has completed numerous projects including 50 medium-income flats at Iriebe, Iloabuchi-Eagle Island Link Road, Abonnema-Obonoma Link Road and the NBA Port Harcourt Law Office, reconstruction of roads

from Borokiri Road in Old Port Harcourt Township to Rumuwoji (Mile 1) Market Phase 2 ground breaking, Mile 1 Flyover Park, Abonnema Wharf Road, Woji-Elelenwo Road, WojiTrans Amadi Road, Onne Seaport Access Road and Abuloma-Woji Road. Others were the Kpopie-Bodo Road in Gokana LGA, Second Nkpogu Bridge in Trans Amadi, SakpenwaBori Road, Igwuruta-Etche Road and Ogoni-AndoniOpobo Unity Road. Spreading infrastructural development across the state, Governor Wike also completed the N150 million ATC Jetty at Okrika and the Bonny/Bille Jetty on Creek Road as part of measures to boost marine transportation in the state. Just before the celebration of the Golden Jubilee anniversary in the state, a number of projects were initiated while others were commissioned. These included the flag-off of Bakana land reclamation in Degema LGA; flag-off of Oyigbo-Mbano CampIriebe Road reconstruction; commissioning of rehabilitated Brick House building in Government House; commissioning of Port

Harcourt Pleasure Park which now yields revenue for the state, and the Ecumenical Centre on Abonnema Wharf Road. Governor Nyesom Wike Wike has within less than three years of his administration made inroads in the development of other sectors of the economy such as education. Some notable accomplishments in the education sector included the rehabilitation of select schools across the state, such as the Birabi Memorial Grammar School, Bori, Nyemoni Grammar School, Abonnema, and Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, just to mention a few. Hospitals and health institutions were not left out in the development strides by Governor Nyesom Wike. Some of those rehabilitated and upgraded to provide better services to the people included the Elele-Alimini General Hospital and the School of Nursing in Port Harcourt, among other health institutions. Governor Wike has invested tremendously in the area of security. A few months into his administration in 2015, Governor Nyesom Wike received the then Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase and donated 64 patrol vans to the Rivers state police command and other security agencies to help combat crime in the state. During the presentation of the vans, the governor stated: “The most important role of any responsible Government is the security of lives and property.” The governor had said on different occasions that he had zero tolerance for crime and criminality. This, then, explains why he took huge steps to lure cultists, kidnappers, and robbers out of criminality by granting them amnesty. The gesture yielded some fruitful results as many youths surrendered their weapons and genuinely embraced the amnesty programme. Today, Governor Wike ranks among governors in Nigeria who are not in arrears of payment of salaries and pensions. Speaking while flagging off the construction of Isiokpo Town, an ancient city of Ikwerre land, Wike said: “The Paris Refund Club they paid us will be used to execute meaningful projects in the state. For us, we have passed the stage of payments of salaries and pensions. We have cleared all those and our focus now is to roll out projects for the benefit of our people.”

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Good Governance Award - Gov Ibikunle Amosun Ï Transforming Ogun for maximum impact

ÏÏÏ Having realised that the Education sector is one area

where Ogun State for ages, has comparative advantages over other states in Nigeria, Governor Ibikunle Amosun has invested heavily in rebuilding of infrastructure, training, retraining and motivation of personnel, encouraging students and pupils to excel and also sanitised the entire sector for effective delivery. These achievements can be summarised as follows: -Free Education in all public PrePrimary and Secondary Schools with abolition of tuition fees and all forms of levies -Construction of 15 Model Schools with boarding facilities out of the proposed 28 each designed to accommodate 1,000 students and over 200 teaching and non-teaching staff -Introduction and underwriting of Unified Termly Examination for all Public Primary and Secondary Schools and Government Science and Technical Colleges Students across the State with a total sum of N754,076,670.00 expended in the Secondary sector alone -22-23% of annual budget devoted to Education almost in line with the UNESCO recommendation of 26% -A sum of N1.8billion was expended on the purchase of free textbooks distributed to all Primary and Secondary School pupils and students in all public schools -Payment of Bursary Awards to 16,277 indigenous Ogun State Students in all tertiary Institutions in the country between 2011 and 2015 Teaching Service Commission -Between the Financial years 2011 and 2015, a sum of N13, 820,000.00 was given to the Commission as revenue to be generated. Thus, the Commission recorded a sum of N14, 703,852.18 representing 106.40% of the targeted Revenue Generation. -Recruitment of 445 teaching and non-teaching staff, especially in core subjects (314 teaching and 131 non-teaching staff), increasing the staff complement in the Commission to a total of 15,006 as at March, comprising a total of 12,921 teaching and 2,005 non-teaching. -Payment of Peculiar Allowance at the rate of 15% and 10% of Basic Salary respectively to Teaching and NonTeaching staff with effect from July 2013 -Appointment of 208 principals, 506 vice-principals and 23 zonal secretaries as administrators in Public Secondary Schools from 2011 till date -Approval of Career Progression Adjustment for 1,345 NCE + Degree stagnated teachers Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board -Promotion of 14,115 teaching and non-teaching staff for 2011 and 2012 while a total of 6,988 teaching and nonteaching staff benefitted from the 2013 and 2014 promotion -Payment of government contributions towards teachers’ pensions to the Bureau of Pensions for onward submission to the various Pension Fund Accounts -Re-charting of teachers career progression (that led to the discovery that some teachers who had overstayed on the job) -Payment of N1.6billion for 2008/2009 UBE counterpart fund -Payment of N1, 495,309,272.34 for 2010/2011 UBE counterpart fund. Bureau of Tertiary Institutions beneficiaries that failed to return to serve the mandatory 3-years bond with Ogun State Government. July, 2011 till date flicts between the management and Unions of Institutes of Technology, Itori and Igbesa on 21st June, 2011 and 22nd July, 2011. Health In 2011, 47 Primary Health Care Centers were rehabilitated. Equipment, boreholes, backup power supply and Corps Medical Personnel were also provided to make the facilities functional. In 2014, the Ministry effectively responded to the Ebola scare in the country by investigating all rumoured cases and sensitizing communities within the state for effective surveillance and prevention. In the bid to improve the quality of service delivery in all the State’s primary and secondary health facilities, the ministry in partnership with Support for National Malaria Programme (SUNMAP) introduced the integrated Support Supervision/On the Job Capacity Building (ISS/ OJCB) programme. -Ogun State Ambulance and Emergency Service (OGSAS) In 2012, four modern Advanced Life-Support ambulances were procured and six abandoned vehicles were refurbished to Basic Life Support standard as the first step in the ongoing programme to revive the Ogun State Ambu-

State as at 2013. Commerce facility between Ogun State Government and Bank of Industry (50% equity each) to empower indigenous MSMEs. between 2011 and May, 2015 thus bringing the total number of factories in the State to 371. Six (6) more are to be commissioned before the end of June, 2015. More than 100 companies made requests for land, while over 30 are at various stages of construction. Market Development Board rose from N14,470,720.00 in June, 2010 – May, 2011 to N23,831,750 in June, 2013-May, 2014 ing of facilities at

Industrial Service Centre and Technology Incubation Centre, Abeokuta. 700 meters were duly completed On 29 May, 2011, Senator Amosun was sworn-in as the fourth elected Governor of Ogun State, having won the election held in April 2011. He contested on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). This party merged with other parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC) in February 2013. He was re-elected for a second term in office on 11 April 2015 and duly sworn- in on 29 May 2015. Upon assumption of office as Governor of Ogun State, he outlined the Mission to Rebuild Agenda of his administration which is anchored on a 5 point – Cardinal Programme:

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Having realised that the Education sector is one area where Ogun State for ages, has comparative advantages over other states in Nigeria, Governor Ibikunle Amosun has invested heavily in rebuilding of infrastructure, training, retraining and motivation of personnel, encouraging students and pupils to excel and also sanitised the entire sector for effective delivery

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lance Services. (OGSAS). -Schools of Nursing and Midwifery In 2012, a total of 99 health personnel were recruited for the Ministry of Health. This number includes 30 B.NSc. Graduate nurses which were employed as tutors for the School of Nursing and Midwifery f.Hospital Services g.Starting form 2013, the Computerization of record of private medical facilities in the State was done to provide for easy monitoring, data analysis and improve internally generated revenue within the State h.Procurement of affordable drugs/consumables from reputable companies and suppliers through a competitive bidding and at valued prices – 2011 till date i.Renovation of the Central Medical Store – 2011 till date j.Commencement of Community Based Health Insurance Scheme (ARAYA) in Ogun State which has now been adopted naturally as a best practice. k.Sustenance of wild polio free state. No case of wind virus has been recorded since 2011 till date. Agriculture tors fromMay2011 to date

Generation The programme is aimed at the Welfare, Prosperity and Security of the Citizenry and the State. His administration has since recorded significant achievements in various critical sectors such as Free Education, stimulation of the Investment Environment, Agriculture, Women Empowerment, Security, massive Infrastructural Development and Urban Renewal. Laurels and Awards: His leadership qualities and outstanding achievements have earned him recognition nationally and internationally, some of these include: ca” by Security Watch Africa. In Accra, Ghana – October 2012 can Leadership magazine in New York – September 2013 Growing State Economy by Businessday Newspaper in Lagos – November 2013 the Niger (C.O.N) by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan – September 2014

Zonal Station) – March 2017 Works Road reconstructed or rehabilitated during the Amosun administration include

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Depot project produced 4,000 metric tonnes of various classes of feed between May, 2011 and April 2015 to back up various Livestock Projects.

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were raised and supplied to Owowo Farm Estate.

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with green Houses, Fish Tanks, Poultry Houses and crop Production established in Abeokuta (Ogun Central), Ijebu –Ife (Ogun East and Ilaro (Ogun West) at a total cost of 15,000,000.00. Registration, were 197,699 farmers were registered in the

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Good Governance Award - Gov Aminu Tambuwal Ï Delivering dividends of democracy in Sokoto for positive change

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executive of Sokoto State, Governor Aminu Tambuwal has left no one in doubt that he was and is really prepared for leadership and is at home with the needs and demands of the people of the Seat of the Caliphate. His profound achievements in the last two years are what informed the honour and recognition accorded him. As governor, Tambuwal has raised the ante of purposeful leadership and good governance. He has transformed Sokoto State and has imprinted indelible marks in the sand of history in the state. His achievements traversed all sectors of human endeavours, which space and time would not allow us to enumerate here. Aware that education is the bedrock of human capital and enduring societal development, Tambuwal upon becoming governor declared a state of emergency on education and has accorded priority attention to girl-child education in the state. In 2016, the governor made history by laying the foundation for the construction of a new secondary school in Balle, Gudu local government area, the only local government area without a senior secondary school in the whole country. Determined to make the necessary impact, he allocated more funds to education in the state’s budgets in 2016 and 2017 than any other sector. Importantly, the allocations were more than the UNICEF recommended 26 percent. Last year, Sokoto became the first state in Nigeria to pass the Right to Education law which makes education compulsory and free for all children between the ages of five and 18. It also criminalises refusal to send children to school, and parents will be liable to criminal prosecution if they stop their children from attending schools. So far, over 22 Doctors and Engineers sponsored for medical and engineering studies in foreign universities under the Higher Education Scheme Programme. Over 8,000 Sokoto students have benefitted from Government’s free JAMB forms for the joint admissions and matriculations board unified tertiary institutions admission examinations. Over 500 new teachers recruited by government to boost manpower in secondary schools. More than N3bn has been expended in the payment of tuition/living expenses to students studying in various disciplines across the globe. Presently, Sokoto has over 342 foreign students under full sponsorship by the State Government with over 17,000 students studying various courses in institutions of higher learning, within the country. in the area of pupil enrollment, significant improvement has been recorded with 1,193,760 enrolled in the Basic Education Schools for the 2015/2016 academic session alone. The results of the interventions became apparent when UNICEF announced few days ago that the number of out of school children in Sokoto has dropped from 67% in 2015, to 31% in 2017. This presents one of the highest drops in the history of Nigeria. The administration has made significant progress in improving the health condition of the people of the state through provision of standard health care facilities and making access to healthcare easier. Hence infant and maternal mortality rate as well as incidences of VVF has drastically reduced. There has been a massive upgrade of premier health facilities in various parts of the state. Some of these projects include repairs and total renovations of 19 General Hospitals in the state, repairs of the Maternity Unit of State Specialist Hospital, Sokoto, completion of the second phase of the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, comprising of 47 staff houses, two wards and landscaping. The Government has converted the Amanawa Leprosarium into Infectious Diseases Hospital and the conversion MMSH into a Renal and Cardiac Centre. The government also introduced the Community Contributory Healthcare Scheme with the Governor setting aside N100m as seed fund for the take off. About three million residents, more than half of the state’s population, will benefit from the scheme. The government has released N874.9m as counterpart funding for intervention in health along with Dangote Foundation and Bill/Melinda Gates Foundation. At least over 25 International Development Partners have been attracted to Sokoto to work in the health sector. 213 Doctors and Health Professionals engaged to develop Sokoto State Strategic Health Plan for 2016-2020 in collaboration with RTI/LEAD/USAID. 583 NOMA patients have so far received free plastic surgeries at the state Noma Children Hospital. Over 6,500 epilepsy and psychiatric patients have received free medication from government; and they were drawn from 65 wards in the 23 local government areas of the state. Most importantly, N10 million is being expended monthly to provide free drugs to patients in hospitals and other health facilities in Sokoto.

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Tambuwal has raised the ante of purposeful leadership and good governance. He has transformed Sokoto State and has imprinted indelible marks in the sand of history in the state. His achievements traversed all sectors of human endeavours

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Of course, housing is one of the primary needs of man and Governor Tambuwal is not oblivious of this hence since 2015, 300 Civil Servants have benefitted from Home renovation loan guaranteed by the government, and expended through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN). Already, Government has completed work at the 500 housing unit Kalambaina Estate. There is another 500 housing unit Kalambaina Estate completed; with another 500 Units of houses at Gidan Man Ada inherited from the previous administration and funds provided for their completion. In an era, where majority of the states are unable to pay workers’ salaries, it is gratifying to note that Tambuwal has created not less than 1000 new millionaires in Sokoto after the payment of retirement benefits to 1907 pensioners. His administration is up to date in the payment of salaries and pensions. Governor Tambuwal has created wealth and empowered youths and women in the state. When some states are downsizing their workforce, Sokoto state has employed 500 new junior and mid-cadre staff into the state civil service. In line with this administration’s diversification policy, Sokoto state under Governor Tambuwal is a reference point as in his first year in office, 9,000 tons of fertilizer were bought and sold to farmers at subsidized rate for the 2015 farming season at the cost of N1.2 billion and this has continued up till today. Already, a new Organic Fertiliser Company has been established in Sokoto and production has continued since it was unveiled in earlier this year. For two years running, Sokoto allocated more funds to the agric sector than any state in the country. $250m has been voted for the establishment of a Tomato Processing Factory by Erisco Foods Limited in Sokoto. An MoU has already been signed while land for the project has been handed over to the company by the Government. N1,660 billion has been expended in the provision of water pumps, seedlings, drilling tube wells and other agricultural machineries for farmers. AnotherN1,690 billion for the procurement of 1000 units of Tiller Machines for farmers in the state. The Government has not rested in the war against cor-

ruption and as at today, N1.5 billion redundant funds has been recovered by Government from 100 previously unknown accounts in various commercial banks after the introduction of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) payment system. In short, Governor Tambuwal has demystified governance. Described by those who know him closely as a kind hearted and passionate individual, Tambuwal is a committed professional who excels in any given task. In the political stratosphere of today, he has remained his true self. Besides his apparent willingness not to be encumbered by the political exigencies of double-speak, his utterances and actions have been guided by the need to do what is right, and what is in the best interest of the country. The Man, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, lawyer, parliamentarian, administrator, was born on January 10, 1966 in Tambuwal, Sokoto State. He had his early education at the Tambuwal Primary School from 1972 -1979 and Government Teachers College Dogon-Daji where he obtained his Teachers Grade 11 Certificate in 1984. Determined to become a lawyer, young Aminu proceeded to read Law at the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, graduating in 1991 with an LL.B (Hons). In 1992, after successfully completing his one year mandatory studies at the Nigeria Law School Lagos, he was called to the Nigerian Bar. His charm and vibrant pursuit of an egalitarian society was soon noticed by his colleagues who persuaded him to run for office and he was elected the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Bar Association, Sokoto in 1997. Subsequently, he was to serve variously as the association’s Assistant National Financial Secretary, 1st National Secretary, and Secretary of the Human Rights Committee, between the years 1998 - 2002. Political Career After working as the Personal Assistant to the then Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Wali, Tambuwal ran for the House of Representatives seat for Kebbe/Tambuwal federal constituency of Sokoto State in 2003 on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and won. In 2004, he became the Minority Leader of the House. His knowledge, charisma and erudition, made him a very efficient leader of the opposition. Determined to continue rendering qualitative representation to his constituents, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal again contested the National Assembly elections in 2007. Following wide ranging consultations, orchestrated and spearheaded by his Leader Alhaji Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Tambuwal recontested, this time on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He won the seat to represent his constituency from 2007-2011. No longer in the opposition, he was promptly elected the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, bringing his varied legislative experience, vast array of friends in different parties and sound judgment, to bear on the leadership of the House. In 2011, when Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal again stood for and won election to the House of Representatives, he had become one of the most experienced and most regarded members of that hallowed chamber. His integrity, knowledge of procedure and people, and his charming intelligence made him a very popular ranking member of the House. When the time came to elect a Speaker for the House therefore, it was inevitable that he would become the top contender. His nationalistic vision, his leadership by consensus, and his popularity with people across party, religion and ethnic lines, earned him the trust and ultimately the vote of his colleagues to become Speaker of the 7th Assembly of the House of Representatives. Against almost insurmountable odds, Tambuwal emerged Speaker in 2011 and ran a clean House, devoid of the controversies, corrupt charges and jostles for power that seemed to have characterised the tenure of his predecessors. Tambuwal is a man of many parts who has been able to distinguish himself in all of them. Some of his other achievements include: Leader of the Nigerian Delegation to African, Caribbean, Pacific and European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly; Leader of the Federal Government team to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the controversial denial of visas to Nigerian female pilgrims; Member, International Bar Association, Member, Nigerian bar Association; Member, National Executive Committee Nigerian Bar Association; he has attended courses in Kennedy School of Government, Harvard, USA; Oxford University; Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Tulane University, both in the USA.

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Life Achievement Award: Bola Tinubu Ï A colossus politician of repute

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is a country where heroes are scarce and visionary leadership is even more rare. However, Nigeria can still take pride in one leader who has demonstrated rare courage and commitment to justice. One who has made personal sacrifices to advance the common good, and who remains unrelenting in the search for good and responsible governance. That leader is Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a two-term former Lagos State Governor and the national leader of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu is that rare leader who combines practical political acumen, strategic vision and moral principles. When the history of the first score years of the 21st century in Nigeria is written, it will state that Tinubu’s rare courage and foresight in guiding his party abolished the determined efforts of the then ruling party to turn Nigeria into a one party state. More than any person since the return of civilian rule in 1999, Tinubu’s actions in maintaining his political party and helped salvage multiparty electoral democracy in Nigeria. With this contribution alone, he has helped his nation keep to the path leading toward good governance, human rights and prosperity for all. While Nigeria still has far to go to reach these objectives, it would have turned toward a less just and democratic without Bola Tinubu. In a political culture where most members of the political class gravitate towards the ruling party to ease the path towards fulfilment of personal ambition or for pecuniary reward, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resilience and steadfastness in giving inspirational leadership to the APC is remarkable. It is a testimony to the depth of the convictions that have motivated and sustained him in politics over the last two and a half decades. One of Nigeria’s leading national newspapers in a published piece described him as Nigeria’s Political Samurai. “…By his focus and determination, Senator Bola Tinubu, has over the years carved out a distinctive personage for himself in politics. With a towering political stature, former Lagos State Governor and one of the national leaders of the former Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), now the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, isn’t just a household name; he is an authority in the artery of the nation’s body politics. He may have

Tinubu attained his enviable status through consistent ideological standing; it is certainly a journey of many years of struggle and the grit for change”. As each day passes by, Tinubu thinks new strategy, options and style in both politics and governance. He envisions and muses with deep reflection, the Nigerian problems as well as the best approach possible. He knows politics much as he understands the game of power…” Indeed, Tinubu’s democratic footprints go beyond Nigeria; it spawns the continent, especially in the immediate West Africa Sub-Region where he has helped sustain democracy and popular participation. The virtues of courage, determination, commitment, vision, focus and strong sense of purpose that have characterised Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s politics drove his emergence as one of the country’s most successful governors after Nigeria’s return to democratic governance 13 years ago. His stewardship of Lagos State for 8 years remains a reference for good governance in Nigeria and across the region. A first class financial strategist, Bola Tinubu, overhauled and reformed government and revenue collection in the state, taking Lagos from a yearly

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Tinubu remains Nigeria’s most relentless fighter for democracy, justice and the rule of law. No history of modern Nigeria can be complete without giving due regard to his contributions to safeguarding the democratic aspersions of an entire nation and its people, regardless of creed and ethnic background, at a time when those aspirations were deeply threatened.

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Internally Generated Revenue of N14.64 billion in 1999 to N60.31 billion in 2006. By March 2007, the state had achieved monthly Internally Generated Revenue of N8.2 billion. His innovations laid the groundwork necessary for Lagos to have the revenue to improve the state and modernize living conditions of all of its inhabitants. An irrepressible fighter for democracy and protection of civil liberties, Bola Tinubu endured political persecution, including numerous arrests and detentions, harassment, constant threats to his life and years in political exile. Despite the wrongs done to him he never has sought retribution. He has forgiven those who did injustice to him. Instead he has chosen to focus on the future by building a democratic and peaceful nation. Leadership newspapers, one of Nigeria’s national dailies, said it best when it conferred on its “Person of the Year” on him in 2011: “Out of the socio-economic and political fog that 2010 represented, at least three great themes emerged: the struggle between the search for democratic legitimacy and subsisting electoral injustices; the tenacious resolve of courageous characters who dared hypocritical authority to prove points

of principle; and a pervasive sense of self-doubt as the nation marked its 50th anniversary of independence.” Tinubu remains Nigeria’s most relentless fighter for democracy, justice and the rule of law. No history of modern Nigeria can be complete without giving due regard to his contributions to safeguarding the democratic aspersions of an entire nation and its people, regardless of creed and ethnic background, at a time when those aspirations were deeply threatened. Today, he remains the most vociferous voice in the call for Nigeria to return to the path of true federalism and for him, the star prize is the enthronement of fiscal federalism that will give governors and Chairmen fully funded mandates and accelerate grassroots development. One of Nigeria’s leading daily newspapers, ThisDay, in 2013 selected Bola Tinubu as its “Man of The Year”. The paper described him as the man who rebuilt Nigerian Opposition. In the words of the Newspaper, Tinubu “from the scratch he built the Action Congress of Nigeria to a formidable political party that within a short time became the major opposition party in Nigeria. He deployed his resources, energy, and political acumen to give the ruling party a fight in the political space”. The altering of Nigeria’s political landscape and balance of power that occurred in November 2013 had Tinubu’s imprimatur all over it. The political merger that produced the All Progressives Congress is Nigeria’s first and Tinubu was its chief architect. Thanks to Bola Tinubu’s untiring political maneuvers and nationalistic approach to politics, Nigeria is now a 2-party state presenting Nigerians with clear choices. This is in tandem with his tradition of selfless sacrifice, political foresight and unequalled commitment to progressive and people oriented politics. Bola Tinubu has served the cause of humanity and expanded the frontiers of freedom and democracy in Nigeria and the African Continent. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists and champions of federalism. He is one of the few leaders and champions of democracy with the potential and experience to take Nigeria to the next level. Tinubu was not in Lagos on March 29, 1952. He is married to Senator Oluremi Tinubu while the couple are blessed

with children. Graduated 1979 Sumna cum laude (with First Class Honours) in Business Administration (Accounting and Management) with cumulative weighted average point of 3.54 out of a maximum 4 points) from Chicago State University, Illinois, USA. Chicago State University Dean’s List (throughout his stay at the university). He received Outstanding Student’s Award and Certificate of Merit in Accounting and Finance He was the President, Chicago State University Accounting Society, in his final year in 1979. He worked with Arthur Anderson, Delliotte, Haskins and Sells (now Delliotte and Touche). He also worked at Mobil Producing Nigeria as Senior Auditor and Company Treasurer. He joined politics in 1989 and elected as Senator on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1992. He later joined the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) in opposition to the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, which SDP candidate, the late Basorun Moshood Abiola won. He was elected as Lagos State Governor in 1999, and served two terms till 2007. As Lagos State governor, Tinubu carried out educational reforms, under which mission schools were returned to their original owners, after decades of government takeover. The Christian mission schools handed back were CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos, St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Yaba, Igbobi College, Yaba, Aunty Ayo Girls High School, Keffi, Ikoyi, Lagos, Maryland Comprehensive High School, Ikeja, Lagos, Howells Memorial Grammar School, Lagos, Methodist Boys High School, Lagos, Methodist Girls High School, Yaba, Lagos, Our Lady of Apostles Girls School (Primary and Secondary), Yaba, Reagan Memorial Baptist Girls Secondary School, Yaba, Baptist Academy, Shepherd Hill, Obanikoro, Lagos, St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos, Holy Child College, Obalende, Lagos, Agbowa Ikosi Baptist Grammar School, Agbowa-Ikosi, African Church College, Ifako, Lagos, Aladura Comprehensive High School, Lagos, Apostolic Church Grammar School, Orisigun, Ketu, Lagos, African Church Grammar School, Lagos, Eva Adelaja School, Gbagada, Lagos.

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Aliko Dangote

Ï A business mogul with passion for jobs creation

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote, a northerner, precisely from Kano State, was born on April 10, 1957 into a wealthy Muslim family. Aliko Dangote is the founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, the largest conglomerate in West Africa. His eyes for business started right from when he was young as he recalled: “I can remember when I was in primary school, I would go and buy cartons of sweets (sugar boxes) and I would start selling them just to make money. I was so interested in business, even at that time.” He studied business from the Al Azhar University, Cairo in Egypt and thereafter returned to Nigeria to work with his uncle, Sanusi Abdulkadir Dantata. His uncle later provided him a loan of 500,000 when he was just 21 years old to start a business. The Dangote Group, which started as a small trading firm, was established in 1977. Today, it is a multi-trillion naira conglomerate with many of its operations in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. At present, Dangote has enlarged his line of businesses to also cover food processing, cement manufacturing and freight. The Dangote Group also dominates the sugar market in Nigeria and is a major sugar supplier to the country’s soft drink companies, breweries, and confection-

Dangote ers. The Dangote Group has also moved from being a trading company to being the largest industrial group in Nigeria and these include: Dangote Sugar Refinery, Dangote Cement, and Dangote Flour just to mention but a few.

In July 2012, Dangote approached the Nigerian Ports Authority with the idea of leasing an abandoned piece of land at the Apapa Port, which was welcomed and approved. He later went to build facilities for his flour company there. So also in the 90’s,

he approached the Central Bank of Nigeria with the idea that it would be cheaper for the bank to allow his transport company to manage their fleet of staff buses which was also approved. In Nigeria as of today, Dangote Group with its dominance in the sugar market and Sugar Refinery is the main supplier (70% of the market) to the country’s soft drinks companies, breweries and confectioners. It is indeed, the largest refinery in Africa and the third largest in the world producing 800,000 tonnes of sugar annually. Apart from these, Dangote Group owns salt factories and flour mills and also being a major importer of rice, fish, pasta, cement and fertilizer. It is instructive to note that Dangote Group currently has presence in 17 African countries and is a market leader in cement on the continent. One of the Group’s subsidiaries, Dangote Cement Plc, is the largest listed company in West Africa and the first Nigerian company to join the Forbes Global 2000 Companies list. The Group has diversified into other sectors of the Nigerian economy including agriculture and is currently constructing the largest petroleum refinery, petrochemical plant and fertiliser complex in Africa. Internationally, Dangote sits on

the board of the Corporate Council on Africa, and is a member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Global Education First Initiative, the Clinton Global Initiative, the McKinsey Advisory Council, and the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum. He was named Co-chair of the US-Africa Business Centre in September 2016 by the US Chamber of Commerce. In April 2017, he joined the Board of Directors of the Clinton Health Access Initiative, which is helping countries build the systems necessary to provide health services to their people. A dedicated philanthropist, Dangote made an initial endowment of $1.25billion to the Dangote Foundation in March 2014, enabling it to scale up its work in health, education and economic empowerment. In addition, he is collaborating with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to fight polio. He is also on the Board of ONE, the anti-poverty group, co-founded by Bono. In 2013, Forbes listed him as the ‘Most Powerful Man in Africa.’ In April 2014, TIME Magazine listed him among its 100 ‘Most Influential People in the World.’ He also made the list of CNBC’s ‘Top 25 Business men in the World’ that changed and shaped the century.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Leo Stan Ekeh

Ï A computer guru with a difference ÏÏÏ

Whenever anyone talks of technology in Nigeria, the name Chief Leo Stan Ekeh must be mentioned. Born on February 22, 1956 in Ubomiri, Mbaitoli in Imo State, Ekeh is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the wellknown indigenous firm, Zinox Technologies Limited, makers of personal computers. The technology guru surprisingly does not have a technology background as he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Panjan University in India and a postgraduate degree in Risk Management from Nottingham University in England. Ekeh began his journey in the technology business when he set up Task Systems Limited which was a pioneer in desktop publishing and computer graphics

in Nigeria. The company was so successful that it is to his credit the computerisation of a high percentage of print media in Nigeria. The astute businessman also founded other companies including ITEC Solutions Limited and Technology Distribution Limited. He then set up Zinox Technologies Limited in October 2001 to produce locally made computers. Always pioneering, his computers were the first Nigerian made computers certified internationally. Zinox was the first computer manufacturer in West Africa to attain the WHQL certification and the ISO 9001: 2000 certification. In October 2013, Zinox Technologies unveiled their first tablet computer called Zipad produced locally at a media conference at the company’s headquarters in Lagos. The company is the

leading computer manufacturing company in Nigeria and is patronised heavily by the Nigerian government especially during elections. Ekeh through his company, Zinox Technologies, has given back to the society in several ways. One of which is the Computerize Nigeria Project which was launched on August 5, 2000. The goal of the project was to sensitise and encourage development in the use of computers by Nigerians. Another such project is the CANi Scheme which was set up to provide quality desktop and laptop computers to the Nigerian populace at below normal market prices with the option of bank financing and a 24 month repayment period. The testimonial of Ekeh’s business genius can be seen in the numerous awards won by both him and his company. They include but are not limited to: Zinox computers as ICT Company

of the Year at the Thisday Awards for Excellence in 2007, Computer Brand of the Year in 2006 at the Nigerian Information Technology and Telecom Awards, 4 doctorate degrees from reputable universities, etc. Ekeh was conferred with the honour of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) of Nigeria by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2004 and is also a board member of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. Ekeh also serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Zinox Technologies Ltd and Buyright Africa Dotcom Limited. He founded TaskDirect Limited in 1987. Chief Leo Stan Ekeh as a first rate Indian trained economist and risk Manager, was honoured as an ICON of Hope by President Olusegun Obasanjo October 1, 2002 for his sustained pioneering effort in the area of information

Ekeh technology and also as a pride to modern Nigeria. He attended Holy Ghost College, Owerri in Imo State for his secondary education. As a young man, he wanted to own the biggest transport company in Nigeria. He later went to India for his university education, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Punjab

University. Ekeh believes that studying in India was “a great turning point in my life because I found the economy of India a realistic economy”. After his university education in India, Ekeh opted to study at the Cork City University, Ireland, and later transferred to Nottingham University, United Kingdom, earning a degree in Risk Management.