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ÏÏÏ The Federal Government has announced the reappointment of a consortium of banks including Citi Group, Standard Chartered,

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Call for IGP’s removal self-serving -6 Reps members Ï Seek reversal of House resolution due to lack of fair hearing Ï Want probe of allegations against IGP Idris Ï Lawmakers: We stand on resolution asking Buhari to remove him

Henry Omunu and Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Strong indications emerged on Wednesday night about the decision of six members of the House of Representatives Continued on page 5

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom (second left); Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and others during prayers at the graveside of the 73 people killed by alleged Fulani herdsmen in Makurdi, Benue State on Wednesday. INSET: R-L: Governors Wike; Ortom and others during a visit to the graveside

FG: NHIS boss’ 7 reinstatement won’t stop his probe, PDP seeks prosecution

Dangote trains 150 indigenous engineers on B2 refining operations

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Voter’s Card: 5 Pregnant woman, one other crushed to death in Nsukka

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Call for IGP removal self-serving -6 Reps members Continued from page 1 to oppose the resolution of the House, asking President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the Inspector of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, as the six lawmakers are billed to sponsor a counter motion, praying the House to rescind its resolution. Sponsors of the counter motion led by Hon Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, are seeking an investigation of the allegations made against the IGP by relevant House committees that will thereafter report its findings within four weeks for further legislative action. According to Agbonayinma, the call for IGP’s removal is self-serving on the grounds of lack of fair hearing as the lawmakers did not hear the side of the IGP before passing the resolution. He said the prepared counter motion will be presented to the Speaker of the House, Hon Yakubu Dogara, for approval to enable him move the motion under matter of national importance at plenary today. He said: “When a motion is before the House, we need to look indepth at the matter and do the needful, but unfortunately, my colleagues allowed themselves to be swayed by emotions. “There should be fair hearing and until proven guilty, the IGP should be considered innocent. The matter should’ve been in-

vestigated and the report laid before the House to take a decision. “The allegations against the IGP are based on rumour and are not proven. Our intention is to rescind the resolution earlier passed because it’s unfair to Nigerians, to the IGP and the rule of law.” The six lawmakers that sponsors the counter motion are: Hon Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma (E.J), Edo State; Hon Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, Kano State; Hon Muhammad Sani Abdul, Bauchi State; Hon Ayuba Moh’d Bello, Borno State; Hon Abubakar Chika Adamu, Niger State and Hon Bashir Babale, Kano State. The motion reads in part, “ The members noted that the resolution on the motion, the need to curb thuggery development in political activities in Kano and Nigeria in general which urged President Muhammadu Buhari to replace the IGP be rescinded by the House and the issues referred for proper investigation to address the issue of fair hearing. “Further noted that a decision on a critical actor in enforcement of our laws without thorough investigation would be uncomplimentary to the position of this hallowed chamber, known for fairness, equity and good purpose. “ Informed that the critical issues of the death of innocent Nigerians and insecurity problems bedeviling the nation call for all

of us to bereft ourselves of emotions and agree to a comprehensive investigation, every person is guaranteed fair hearing in our constitution.” But the House on Wednesday urged Buhari to remove Idris as the IGP just as the House resolved to investigate the police chief and the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, over their statements in respect of the herdsmen killings in Benue State. Similarly, the House further directed the IGP to tender an unreserved apology to Governor Samuel Ortom for the derogatory comments by the police spokesman and that the po-

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Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State on Wednesday when a pregnant woman and another woman working at the council were crushed to death along Orba Road of the council. The deceased women whose names were given as Mrs. Josephine Obetta and Caroline Ekeh left the council headquarters to their homes to get their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC) which was said to be a condition for the payment of their January salary when they met their untimely death. According to an eyewitness, “The two women who were riding on a machine

were trying to avoid an upcoming Okada man when the truck ram into them, killing the two women instantly and injuring the Okada man.” Our correspondent gathered that workers of the council were already spoiling for war but the timely intervention of the NULGE chairman calmed down the nerves of the workers. The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nsukka chapter chairman, Mr. George Ngwu, confirmed the incident and said he calmed the already charged atmosphere by ordering for the suspension of the payment of salary when the news of the unfortunate incident filtered into the council. Ngwu blamed the Nsukka LGA for not posting the

and parts of the nation, as well as that by Hon Mark Gbillah from Benue State condemning the derogatory comments of the police spokesman on Governor Ortom and the unwillingness of the IGP to recognise, and enforce the open grazing prohibition law. Leading debate on the use of political thugs in Kano, Hon Danburam said that in order to engender political development in Nigeria’s democracy, the sponsorship of thuggery at political rallies and other organised gathering should be outlawed. He described thuggery as an enemy of democracy because it aids in subverting the will and mandate

of the people, apart from its destructive effects of lives and property. The lawmaker, who is an ally of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, blamed defeatist-politicians for being responsible for sponsoring political thugs, declaring that “in fact, the recent thuggery experience in Kano was championed by a current high ranking member of this hallowed chamber.” Hon Danburam urged his colleagues to legislate against political thuggery and other forms of political violence to act as a deterrent to their sponsors and those engaged in the barbaric act. Continued on page 7

The Nigeria Prize for Literature Winner of 2017, Ikeogu Oke, receives his cash prize cheque from sponsors of prize, NLNG. With him are NLNG MD, Tony Attah (2nd Right); Deputy MD, Sadeeq Mai-Bornu (second left); Representative of the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Julie Momah; Representative of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Hon Oluseye Adedeji; Prize Advisory Board Chairman, Prof. Ayo Banjo; and Ikeogu Oke’s family members in Lagos…on Wednesday

Voter’s Card: Pregnant woman, one other crushed to death in Nsukka

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lice high command relive him of his current position. Lastly, the House mandated its committee investigating the recent killings in Benue State and the pervading state of insecurity throughout the country to assess statements credited to Idris and the implications on his ability to superintend the resolution of the killings in Benue and other parts of Nigeria if found to be true. These resolutions by the House were sequel to the adoption of two separate motions sponsored by Hon Abubakar Danburam from Kano State drawing attention to the need to curb political thuggery in Kano

circular for council workers to bring their documents for verification in good time. He added that if the circular was pasted before the close of work on Tuesday, possibly the death of the two women would have been avoided. He said, “We all saw the directive that voter’s card was a prerequisite for verification of payment of salary this morning and these women were only trying to comply by going home to get their PVC when they met their untimely death.” Efforts by The Daily Times to speak with the chairman, Chief Patrick Omeje, on why the presentation of PVC should serve as a condition for the payment of salary proved abortive as he was said to be out of town.

Senate rejects bias report on Benue killings

Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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day turned down the report on Benue killings presented by his committee on Police Affairs, contending that it was ‘biased’ The report, presented by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Abu Ibrahim (APC Katsina South), was rejected for not seeking the views of the Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. The Benue state governor was indicted in the submissions made to the committee by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, whereas the Report did not factor his view on the crisis in Benue. The Senate had earlier issued a-14 day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police to apprehend killers of the 73 farmers in Benue

state, while it mandated the committee to summon the IGP on the alleged ethnic cleansing in Benue. But the Senate disagreed with the Committee’s Report on the basis that it relied solely on submissions made by the IGP against Governor Ortom, failing to make any efforts to get the views of the governor on allegations made against him. The Report had quoted the IG as stating, “That following the outbreak of violence in some parts of Benue State, he led a team to commence on-the-spot assessment of the situation in the state with visits to flashpoints of the crises such as Logo and Guma LGAs in Benue State and Tunga in Nasarawa State. “That thereafter, a stakeholders meeting was convened on Thursday, the 4th day of January, 2018

at Markurdi, Benue state, where he met with the Governor of Benue State, Religious Leaders, Traditional Leaders, Opinion Leaders and Civil Society Organizations. “That the meeting in Benue State was meant to interact with the State Government and other Stakeholders with the view to finding lasting solution to the lingering crisis in the state. “That on the strength of claims by the Benue State Governor at the stakeholders meeting alleging that there exist armed Militia camped in Tunga, in Awwe LGA of Nasarawa State awaiting to unleash Mayhem on Benue people, he further visited Nasarawa State for facts finding and engagement with stakeholders there, where he found that those claims were untrue”

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Adeosun, disclosed this on Wednesday to State House Correspondents in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Adeosun, while speaking on the impact of the use of the proceeds of the $500million issued in November 2017, the proceeds of N162.50billion were used to redeem Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) which matured in December 2017. “The immediate impact was a significant drop in the Bid Rates at the Auctions of both NTBs and FGN Bonds in December 2017 and January 2018.” She also disclosed that the NTBs dropped from about 16% to 13%, while the Bonds dropped from about 16-16.50% to 13.50%. According to her, “this translates to savings for Government on new borrowing while also making the cost of borrowing for the real sector cheaper since the sovereign rate serves as a benchmark for other borrowers.” This is just as government announced potential savings on the proposed $2.5billion Refinancing, estimated at N64billion per annum. “The estimated proceeds of the N762.5 billion will be used to redeem NTBs. “At estimated current NTB rates of 15% (following mop-up operations by the CBN), the savings from the refinancing of N762.5 billion of Domestic Debt using external capital raising

is about N64 billion per annum,” she added. Meanwhile, the Minister of State, Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said that Council has approved the substitution of Lufthansa consulting with AMG (Airline Management Group) and Avia Solutions GE to join the other members of the consortium to provide transaction advisory services for the establishment of National carrier at the same cost of N341,200million. Sirika said: “Today Council considered a memo from transportation regarding aviation. It was a memo that was brought to substitute a member of the consortium that will provide transaction advisory services for the establishment of National carrier. And that member of the consortium is Messers Lufthansa consulting. “Council considered and approved that substitution with another company called AMG (Airline Management Group) with Avia Solutions GE to join the other members of the consortium to continue providing advisory services at the same cost of N341.200 million. “On why we substituted Lufthansa Consulting, fundamentally there are two reasons. One, that particular member of consortium, Lufthansa Consulting, in the wisdom of the council we felt that Lufthansa consulting is an appendage of the airline group and that might bring conflict of interests because Lufthansa themselves may want to join, partner or help in the

process during the procurement phase of this transaction. And of course they are members of Star Alliance, members of One World and members of Sky Team, others may feel shortchanged that the person advising us to set up this airline which is going to be private sector driven, is a member of an alliance which they are not part of. “Secondly, since we appointed the transactions advisers in various aviation projects in May 2017, about six of them, five of them have gone ahead, the one for construction of airport, the one for aeropolise and the one for MRO and so on and so forth. Most of them have produced the outline business cases and we are

on our way to doing the full business case. “However, Lufthansa Consulting, did not accept the offer neither have they signed any contract. They countered the offer instead. One of the conditions is that we should pay them 75 percent of the total cost, which is against our procurement law. They also wanted us to change the contract from Naira to Euro, they also wanted us to open an Escrow account in an internationally recognised bank outside the country where the money will be domiciles, etc. “So we found that that was against our procurement law and we have been going back and forth for seven months to see wheth-

er they can accept the terms of conditions and even if they had done at a time and they didn’t uptill today. “We couldn’t continue with them because it will compromise the system which we thought should be transparent; so that is why we sought the approval of council to substitute them with a neutral person and someone who will accept the terms and conditions given, to accept payment in Naira, to accept 15 percent payment of the entire cost as against 75 per cent, etc.” Similarly, the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, said Council approved the purchase of 35 operational vehicles for the Nigeria Immigration Service at a cost of

N483.21million, including the cost of painting the vehicles in NIS colours for N4.09 million. Dambazau said that the Buhari’s administration has approved 17 memos for various procurement, etc. He said some of the policy issues discussed during the period under review, include strategy for handling prisons decongestion/rehabilitation to meet international standard, budgets addressing faculty issue, prisoners on death roll, lifeers, aged, etc. On his part, the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, said council had approved radio equipment to detect illegal radio signals with a view to blocking them.

Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (middle), Commandant, Nigeria Navy Secondary School, Commander Augustina Onyimba (2nd left), Deputy Commandant, Lt. Commander Jessinta Asetubobe (2nd right), Base Logistics Officer, Lt. Commander Theresa James (right) and Principal Nursing Officer, Lt. Commander Felicia Onyewuchi, during a courtesy call by the school’s management on the governor in his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office

NLNG presents $200,000 to 2017 Literature, Science Prizes winners Angela Onwuzoo, Lagos

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ral Gas (NLNG) Limited, on Wednesday at a public presentation in Lagos, formally presented The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science, which come with a cash prize of $100,000 each, to four winning entries that emerged from the 2017 cycle. Author of the winning entry for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Heresiad, Ikeogu Oke, was presented with a cheque of $100, 000 , while joint science prize winners Ikeoluwapo Ajayi, Ayodele Jegede, Bidemi Yusuf, Olugbenga Mokuolu and Chukwuma Agubata were awarded the Nigeria Prize for Science, with a cash prize of $100,000, split evenly. The science prize sought

to find solutions to malaria through its theme for 2017, Innovations in Malaria Control. The joint winning entries for the science prize were “Improving Home and Community Management of Malaria: Providing the Evidence Base” by Ikeoluwapo Ajayi, Ayodele Jegede & Bidemi Yusuf; “Multifaceted Efforts at Malaria Control in Research: Management of Malaria of Various Grades and Mapping Artemisinin Resistance” by Olugbenga Mokuolu; and “Novel lipid microparticles for effective delivery of Artemether antimalarial drug using a locally-sourced Irvingia fat from nuts of Irvingia gabonensis var excelsa (ogbono)” by Chukwuma Agubata. The 2017 cycle of the science prize ended a sevenyear drought of winners. There had been no winner since 2010.

Dignitaries at event include Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Oluseye Adedeji; Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, represented by Dr (Mrs) Julie Momah; Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, represented by Mrs Elizabeth Ibezim; the Obi of Onitsha HRH Nnaemeka Achebe; Egbere Emere Okori 1 Eleme, His Royal Highness Appolus Chu; Osemawe of Ondo, HRM, Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo Jilo III; members of the NLNG Board of Directors; members of the diplomatic corps; members of the Advisory Board for Literature and Science; members of the panel of judges for both prizes; the media; the academia; as well as invitees from the Nigerian literary community and secondary

schools in Lagos. Tony Attah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, in his keynote remarks, said “The question is often asked, why NLNG Limited chose to honour writers and scientists despite its huge basket of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes that include the provision of roads, light, water and wide-ranging education intervention scholarship schemes. “Our answer is very simple. No business can exist in isolation and be sustainable. Just like the adage says, “If you want to go fast; go alone, but if you want to go far; go together”. And for Nigeria LNG Limited, as a company, we have chosen to walk together with Nigeria. “In Nigeria, we have the intellectual capability, we also have the resources; what we need is the will, and

together we can all continue to progress the reputation of Nigeria in these spaces,” he added. The Deputy Managing Director, Sadeeq Mai-Bornu, also noted that: “The Science and Literature prizes have come this far because stakeholders, especially the advisory boards, the panel of judges and our very distinguished guests have shown rare commitment towards making the prizes a success and one of the most prestigious initiatives of its kind in Africa. “It is important to highlight here that Nigerian Scientists have continued to demonstrate that they can defend their space against the best anywhere in the world. So we look forward to more entries to provide solutions to issues classified as Nigerian problems in our subsequent competi-

tions to enable us actualize this lofty ambition to speed up Nigeria’s socio economic advancement.” He announced that 2018 literature competition would be on Drama while the science prize theme is Innovations in Electric Power Solutions. Accepting the award for Literature, Oke said: “In a world in which we do not always get what we deserve, and fortune does not always favour the most qualified or hardworking, I think we should all feel humble and appreciative for any success we achieve. This, besides happy, is how I feel as the recipient of this honour. To Nigeria LNG Limited, the members of the Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Literature and the award-giving judges, I say, “An award-winning poet salutes you!”

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Gov Wike donates N200m to Benue IDPs Samiat Oduwole, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Rivers State Governor

Nyesom Wike has donated N200million to the people of Benue State who were displaced from their homes following herdsmen invasion of their communities. Wike also called for comprehensive measures to resolve the “unfortunate killings” of Benue people by persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. The governor said the donation was for the purchase of relief materials and medicine for the displaced persons. Wike also declared that it was no longer fashionable to trade blames while innocent people are being killed by armed gangs. A statement by the Rivers State Governor’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, also quoted Wike as saying this at the Peoples House in Makurdi after he led a delegation of Rivers elders on a condolence visit to Benue

State in honour of those killed by Fulani herdsmen earlier this year in the state. Wike and Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, led other leaders to offer prayers at the graveside of the 73 Benue people killed by alleged Fulani herdsmen He said, “What has happened in Benue State has affected me. I am pained. Look at deaths everywhere. Nobody is free again. “People don’t understand the magnitude of the injury inflicted on the people of Benue State. The country must sit down to proffer solutions to this menace. He added that the conflict that affected a component state also affects the entire country, arguing that it dislodged the security system. Responding, Governor Ortom said about 100,000 persons have been displaced by the invasion of Fulani herdsmen. He said Benue State was also battling with the influx of displaced persons from Cameroun.

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Call for IGP removal self-serving -6 Reps members Continued from page 5 He stated that unfortunately, while the police and other security agencies are present at the scene of thuggery, they deliberately refuse to take appropriate acts against the perpetrators. Hon Gbillah in his motion, observed that sequel

to the gruesome murder of 73 Benue indigenes in Logo and Guma council areas by killer herdsmen on January 1, the president had ordered the police chief to relocate to the state and apprehend the perpetrators of the killings. He alluded to the IGP’s testimony before a Senate committee, blaming the

killings on the enactment of the anti-grazing law by the Benue State House of Assembly and called for the suspension of implementing the law by the state government. The House member condemned the IGP’s statement and the derogatory comments made by the police spokesman against

Gov. Ortom on Channels Television on February 6, describing the governor as a “drowning man.” Those comments, he added, were not only disparaging of a duly elected governor but a clear indication that the police is acting in a biased manner since the statement by the police chief hasn’t been refuted.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson (centre) and his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah rtd, (left) pose with the newly posted Commissioner of Police to the State, Mr. Don. Awunah (right) during a courtesy call at Government House Yenagoa.

FG: NHIS boss’ reinstatement won’t stop his probe, PDP seek prosecution

Mathew Dadiya and Mike Uchendu, Abuja

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Federal Government has said that the reinstatement of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf, will not hinder probe against him. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said this on Wednesday while fielding question from State House Correspondents on the propriety behind Yusuf ’s reinstatement in spite of being under probe. President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the recall of the ES who was suspended by the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, in June 2017, following allegations of of N919million fraud and gross misconduct. A panel put in place by the minister after Yusuf ’s suspension later found him culpable of infractions ranging from nepotism to theft of public funds. Adewole confirmed to an online medium, The Premium Times that he got the reinstatement letter on Tuesday evening. “It is true that the presi-

dent has reinstated him,” the online medium quoted Adewole as saying this while speaking on Yusuf ’s reinstatement. The reinstatement letter urged Yusuf to work closely with the minister upon resumption. But the minister of information told newsmen at the end of the five-hour Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, that he was not aware that Yusuf was being investigated by the EFCC over any allegation of fraud. He added that Yusuf ’s reinstatement would not stop any probe being carried out against him. He said, “I am not aware that the EFCC is investigating the recently reinstated Executive Secretary of NHIS but if that is the case, I don’t think his reinstatement is a bar to any investigation.” When asked why he claimed not to be aware that the NHIS ES is under investigation, he said, “I didn’t say I’m not aware of his investigation, I said EFCC. I was precise I said I am not aware that the EFCC is investigating him and that if it is true, that the fact that he has been reinstated does not mean a stop to it. That

is what I said. I am not saying I’m not aware that he was suspended or any investigation is going on. The fact that he has been reinstated does not mean that the EFCC will not continue with its investigation, that is what I said.” Earlier, before the commencement of the council meeting, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was seen discussing with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Minister of Water Resources, Sulaiman Adamu, Minister of Health Prof. Isaac Adewole, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang, Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in what seemed to be connected with the reinstatement of Yusuf. Adewole was seen gesticulating and making his points while Osinbajo and other ministers listened attentively. Unlike the altercation between the Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari and the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, in Council Chambers over the leaked memo exonerat-

ing herself from the reinstatement of the embattled former Chairman of the defunct Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the service, the discussion was civil but showed that Osinbajo was seeking clarification. Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as shocking, scandalous and a mockery of Justice, the reinstatement of Yusuf by President Buhari while he was still being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for alleged N919 million fraud. The party also mocked the All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled Federal Government for the cover up of the cabinet minister reported to have bought a property worth N280 million in Abuja from alleged corrupt enrichment. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in statement on Wednesday said the Presidency stinks of corruption and has lost all claim of fighting graft, as long as it continues to protect indicted officials of the APC administration.

The party said it was disgusting that the same Presidency brandishing a medal of ‘African Union Anti-Corruption Champion’ would short-circuit the processes, arm-twist antigraft agencies and pull out an indicted government official, while he was still guest at the EFCC where he was being grilled for his alleged maleficence. He said, “This is a government official probed and thoroughly indicted for abuse of office and fraud to the tune of N919 million by a committee set up by the Minister of Health, comprising senior officials of the Ministry of Health Department of State Services, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) while the report was submitted to the President last September. “The report detailed Yusuf as a public servant who “portrayed a holier than thou attitude but at the background, milked the agency dry” by ganging up with other fraudulent elements to fleece the NHIS to the tune of over N919 million through fraudulent procurements, while name-

dropping on the President. “Instead of allowing for the conclusion of investigation and eventual prosecution by EFCC, the Presidency halted the process and rewarded the indicted official with a recall from suspension, even without any recourse to the supervising minister simply because Prof. Yusuf is not only of the APC but also known to be very close to the President. “The only way the Presidency can redeem itself from this particular scandal is to immediately return Prof. Yusuf to the EFCC and allow the law to take it course if it is actually fighting corruption in Nigeria. “In the same vein, we challenge the Presidency to immediately name the minister indicted for corrupt enrichment and bring him out for investigation and prosecution in line with the law,” the party further said. The PDP therefore invited Nigerians and the international community to continue to note the insincerity and deception of the APC government especially as the nation approaches the 2019 general elections.

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PDP astonished as Presidency intrude into Metuh’s trial Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as eminently revealing, the direct unwarranted and unjustified official intrusion and negative suggestions of the Presidency in the on-going trial of its former National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh. The party said the hateful comment by the Presidency, through its aide, Lauretta Onochie, mocking Chief Metuh’s worsened health condition and his being brought to the court from the hospital, in obedience to order of court, as a “nollywood’ act, has further confirmed that the interest of the current administration in the matter is beyond the bounds of seeking justice in its prosecution. The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday said the presidency has been intruding into Chief Metuh’s case since inception just to

set up the former spokesperson before the judiciary. “It is repulsive that a Presidential aide has once again intruded directly, with malicious suggestions, in a matter that is on judicial trial, thus further exposing that Chief Metuh’s travails in the course of the trial, may have been politically hatched and orchestrated. “It is instructive to state that Chief Metuh, whose spinal cord ailment has badly deteriorated, was brought to court in his current medical state, sequel to the order of the trial judge. “It is public knowledge that Justice Abang on January 25, 2018 rejected medical reports from doctors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, where Chief Metuh had been on admission and ordered him to appear in court on Monday, January 5, 2018 or have his bail revoked. In fact, the judge ruled that he would thenceforth not accept any other report issued by any medical doctor on the accused. “It is therefore irrespon-

sible, wicked and an unpardonable act of inhumanity, for the presidency or any of its agents to mock Chief Metuh for obeying the order of court, even in his current state of health”, the party stated. Lamenting that there is a sinister design against Chief Metuh, the PDP said it has information that government agents have been harassing medical aides and practitioners across the country for offering any form of treatment or assistance to him. The party said that viewing such alongside negative and hostile disposition towards medical reports on Metuh, any responsible person can safely conclude that there is a grand conspiracy to persecute the accused. “While we are not opposed to the trial of any of our members for any matter whatsoever, we insist that the process must be fair, without external influences and in strict compliance with provisions of the law.

Court remands 2 in prison for beating septuagenarian to coma ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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gunmeta Akinwumi and Folusho Falodun, aged 53, have been remanded at the prison for beating a 72 year old soldier, Pa. Ilesanmi Adebayo in Akure, the Ondo state capital. Akinwumi and Falodun were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court, Oke Eda Akure on two count charges of conspiracy and attempted murder. The duo, who are followers of a famous Akure, were arrested last week after beating up a 72 year old Adebayo during an argument over the family’s property. Akinwumi and Falodun alongside others who are allegedly at large reportedly beat the old man by hitting his head with a stick. The duo was alleged of beating the old man to comma and abandoned him on the ground. It took the timely intervention of the Old soldier’s son and his brother who rushed him for urgent medical attention. Pa. Adebayo was rejected by both the state specialist hospital in Akure and the Gani Fawehinmi Diagnostic Centre in Ondo where

he was referred to the Obafemi Awolowo Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife. The old man has been in comma since January 26 when the incident occurred. The charge sheets reads: “That you Ologunmeta Akinwumi, M, Folusho Falodun, M, and others at large on the 26th January, 2018 at about 5:10 at Irowo Street, Akure in the Akure magisterial district did conspire with one another to commit felony to wit attempted murder and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 516 of the criminal code cap 37 Vol.1 Laws of Ondo state of Nigeria, 2006 “That you Ologunmeta Akinwumi, Folusho Falodun and others at large on the same date, place and time in the aforementioned magisterial district did attempt to kill one Ilesanmi Adebayo by beaten him with stick to coma and inflicted injury on his head and thereby commit an offence contrary to and punishable under section 320 (1) of the criminal code cap 37 Vol. 1 Laws of Ondo state of Nigeria, 2006.” The Police prosecutor, Inspector Martins Olowofeso told the court that there are

six witnesses to the matter, adding that the court should fix a date to access the state of the health of the victim in the hospital. Counsel to the defendant, Adelanke Akinrata argued that since the suspects are still innocent until proven guilty, they should be admitted bail. Counsel to the Complaints, Kehinde Aladeduntire submitted that, although, the court is at liberty to use its discretion on granting bail, the enormity of the crime must be considered. Aladeduntire plead the court to consider the critical situation of the old man in comma and dispense justice judiciously, stressing that prayers are still on so that the case will not turn to murder. He informed the court that some of the witnesses who are members of the victim’s family are daily threatened on the phone with death. In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Victorial Bob-Manuel ordered that the suspects should be remanded in prison custody till the adjourned date, February 21. She said the court will take application for bail on the adjourned date.

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APC chairmanship: Northern leaders back Oyegun for second term Patrick Okohue Northern leaders on Wednesday raised their voice in protest against critics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief John OdigieOyegun. The leaders said they were shocked by the reported comments of some individuals on the leadership of Nigeria’s ruling political party. At a strategic planning meeting in Yola, the leaders hit back at Prof Anthony Kila, Engr. Buba Galadima and Peter Oyewole, telling them to keep their opinions to themselves. In a statement in Yola by the chairman of APC United Front, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa, the leaders called the comments of Kila, Galadima and Oyewole “myopic and brash”. According to them, “Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has taken Nigerian politics to a new level. He has increased the bar,” the leaders said. They praised the national chairman of the ruling party for his thoughts and creative modes of administration. “We are encouraged by Oyegun’s excellent performance,” the leaders said. Specifically, the leaders extolled Oyegun for promoting

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transparency, ethics and accountability in the country, building a strong political party, creating a sense of unity among

members of the ruling party, mobilising potential voters and recruiting new members for the party.

“Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is a rallying point for the maintenance of the party’s brand. He is sailing with the need of the time.” They commended Oyegun for articulating the party’s position on restructuring, building strong systems and effective structures and lavishing attention on leaders at the state and zonal levels. “Oyegun has the right vision, temperament and knows how to shape the destiny of the ruling party and the country. He has done a lot of concrete things in the past three years. There is internal democracy in the ruling APC,” the leaders declared, adding that they were backing Oyegun for a second term. “We are of the firm conviction that we should whole heartedly throw our weight behind Chief John Odigie-Oyegun” They also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for tackling corruption, maintaining a strong fiscal discipline in the overall public sector and rationalising expenditure. “Buhari will clinch the Presidency of Nigeria in 2019,” the leaders said, adding that Kila, Galadima and Oyewole have sought to deceive Nigerians by false statements.

Group decries marginalisation in Edo APC Benjamin Omoike A cry of marginalisation by former members of the Edo State chapter of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), accusing former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole of shutting them out as regards important appointments and elective positions at state and local government level, has been made public. According to the group, unless proactive steps are taken by the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to put a stop to what they described as intimidation, harassment and oppression of their members, a wave of looming mass defection may hit the party very soon in Edo State. This assertion is contained in a press release made available to reporters in Benin City and signed by the Spokesman of the group, Chief Friday Idehai, which read in part, “as former members of the defunct CPC, we write to bring to the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari, the founder of CPC, and Chief John Oyegun, to appeal to the

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former governor of Edo State to recognise the rights of former CPC members as bonafide members of APC in Edo State.” The statement continues: “The whole world knew that APC was formed mainly by five political parties; CPC, ACN, ANPP, PDP and APGA. These parties are enjoying the benefits of this merger at the center. Oshiomhole has failed to replicate same in Edo State.” Speaking on the alleged

deliberate marginalisation of the former CPC members, Idehai said, “In Owan East Local Government, despite the fact that we contested election in 2013, before the merger, no political appointment has been given to us under APC government in Edo State. Our contribution to the success of the party in every election was never rewarded by Adams Oshiomhole. It is such a dire situation. A situation that could best be described as

intimidation, harassment and oppression.” He said further, that, though local government elections have not been conducted in Edo State; the former ACN members in APC have taken over all the positions at all the Local Government Secretariats in the state, without leaving any for the former CPC members. Idehai described the experience of CPC members in Edo State as a complete case of injustice and marginalisation. He, however, said that for fairness, equity and justice to reign and for frayed nerves to be calmed, the position of Vice Chairman for all the local governments should go to members of the defunct CPC in the state. He also wants at least one Councilorship position for CPC members in each LGA of the state. He called on President Buhari, the National Chairman of the party and members of the National Assembly to ensure that CPC members in Owan East Local Government and other parts of the state, are protected and that what is due to them is given to them, in order to have a sense of belonging as APC members.

Benue Reps caucus call for resignation of IGP, PPRO Henry Omumu, Abuja. Members of the Benue State caucus in the House of Representatives, has demanded for the immediate resignation of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris and the Force Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Moshood Jimoh and a letter of apology from both men. They hinged their demands on a statements credited to the two police officers, as an aftermath of the wanton killing in Benue State where 73 persons were reportedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The group at a press conference at the Media Center in the House of Representatives, said the IGP’s statement before a Senate Committee that the Benue killings was as a result of the anti-grazing law put in place by the state government is enough to conclude that the man was partisan in the crisis and should therefore resign. The PPRO’s comment on a private Television that Governor Samuel Ortom was a drowning man and should resign, they said, showed that he was playing the script of his master and needs to send a letter of apology to the governor and resign. “We demand for the immediate resignation of the PPRO, Jimoh Moshood for professional misconduct and partisanship, but he should be fired if he fails to resign. Additionally, the PPRO should withdraw the statement describing Governor Ortom as a ‘drowning man’, and the IGP should tender an unreserved apology to Governor Samuel Ortom and the people of Benue State. Moshood’s tirade against the governor is hate speech and therefore a criminal act,” the group stated. Speaker for the Caucus, Dr. John Dyeh said that no amount of intimidation will deter the group from supporting the anti open grazing law in the state. The anti-open grazing law was enacted by the Benue State House of Assembly and was signed into law by the governor on 1st November, 2017 circumscribing grazing by cattle rearers in the state. At the press briefing, the lawmakers also took a swipe at the Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd) who they said took sides with the killer herdsmen by declaring that the killing was caused by the implementation of the anti-grazing law. According to the lawmakers, there is a grand conspiracy orchestrated by some top and unscrupulous security officials of the Federal Government to manipulate the nation’s security apparatus for the purposes of emasculating the people and government of Benue State in order to sustain the killing by herdsmen.

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Perspective change, vital transformation tool in civil service, says Ambode Benjamin Omoike Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said a change of perspective on the part of the state workforce has the potential to radically transform the state public service. He made this assertion on Tuesday at a two-day training session with the theme: ‘Creating and Maintaining A CustomerCentric Driven Culture In The Public Service Delivery System’, organised by the state government under the aegis of the Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions; in conjunction with Messrs Vitech Consultants at Citiheight Hotel, Ikeja. According to the governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson Oke, what the government would

like the participants to take away from the training is knowledge, skill and attitude. “What we would like them to take away is Knowledge, Skill And Attitude, ‘KSA’, as we call it. Most of us have learnt a lot of things. But then we need to learn, unlearn and then relearn somethings, and that is the essence of this gathering, for continuous training. “The message for the participants is that, this training has been specifically packaged by His Excellently, the governor of Lagos State, to ensure that the workforce is the most proactive in Africa, to ensure that the skills they acquire here are perfected so as to take us to the next level. “If you notice, the topic of the training is, ‘Creating and Maintaining A Customer-Centric Driven Culture In The Public Service Delivery System’. What we’re trying to do is to ensure that the way civil servants have been

AMBODE seen in the past; especially with the public, is changed. The kind of service you get elsewhere, or

better, is what you get when you interface with them here. So, the customers are the focus now, and

Oyo LG poll: Knocks, kudos as parties express divergent views Stories by Patrick Okohue Some political stakeholders in Oyo State have kicked against the recent announcement of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), questioning their sincerity in conducting election that will be free, acceptable and credible in all the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 35 newly created Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The Chairman of the commission, Mr. Jide Ajeigbe, had last Friday promised during a press conference that the commission was ready to conduct free and fair election on Saturday, May 12th this year. Ajeigbe while speaking solicited the support of all and sundry including political parties, journalists in ensuring that the election is free from rancour. While the Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Mr. Wasiu Olawale Sadare in a telephone conversation with an online medium said there was no need for anyone to exercise fear, saying those who were in doubt of the commission were only jittery, the state chapter of Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) described it as highly undemocratic which is capable of giving room for criminal manipulation of the outcome of the election, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state expressed doubt

AJIMOBI over the sincerity of Governor Abiola Ajimobi and the electoral commission to conduct the election as scheduled. Sadare insisted that the ruling APC does not exercise any fear since the state government and the commission have expressed their readiness in conducting credible poll. He said “As a party, we don’t have any doubt over the sincerity and readiness of the commission, because OYSIEC and the state governor have done good job. The PDP is only jittery, the party is unpopular in the state. That is why they are exercising fear. So they are the one in fear. They are not sure of what they will meet. “We are now appealing to other stakeholders to concentrate

on the election. We are now concentrating on how to meet the deadline to conduct the party primary. “You cannot predict the outcome of any election. You cannot preempt the outcome. What we are doing now is that we are working hard to go into the election and win. As a matter of fact, we believe in hard work. The state governor and President Muhammadu Buhari have done good job and we are expecting that we will go to the election and win. We have advantage over any other political party because we are hardworking,” he said. The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN), though welcome the decision which it said was long overdue, it still expressed doubts.

SPN in a press statement titled, “Oyo LG Poll: OYSIEC decision to conduct LG Election on May 12, 2018 is undemocratic” and signed by its State Secretary, Comrade Abiodun Bamigboye, however said a committee of representatives of political parties was needed now to agree on the modalities for the conduct of the election. Bamigboye said that the party was surprised that the commission unilaterally arrived at the decision without creating avenue for a prior decision over what should be the character of the election among all the existing political parties in the state. He said, “The Socialist Party of Nigeria, SPN, Oyo State chapter welcomes the decision of both the Oyo State government and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission. However, SPN decries the process that led to the decision to conduct the said election on the May 12, 2018 as it is highly undemocratic and capable of giving room for a criminal manipulation of the outcome of the election.” Expressing its doubts over the sincerity of the state Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi and the electoral commission to conduct the election as scheduled, the PDP, while speaking with journalists in Ibadan through its Publicity Secretary, Mr Akeem Olatunji, however said he hoped that this latest date will not be a ruse as he berated APC for its alleged penchant for rigging.

not so much the civil servants. We want to ensure that the customer leaves feeling very satisfied,” he said. He said he believed the training would enhance customer satisfaction. “You know, you want to renew your car particulars, or any service you want to access from the government, will be a rewarding experience; a comfortable experience. So, basically, this training has the potential to radically transform the Lagos State public service. This is because the focus is a call for a change of perspective.” The governor added that a new perspective could change everything. He stated that if one wanted to change the results one was getting in any endeavour, it was important to go within and start working on one’s thoughts and perspectives. He concluded by saying that the right perspective is of utmost importance in any endeavour or organisation.

APC vows to deal with those perpetrating illegalities in Cross River The All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured that all those perpetrating acts of illegality and gross indiscipline within the party will henceforth be investigated and prosecuted in line with the party constitution. The party said it has voided the sack of the party chairman in Cross River State, Sir James Ochalla, warning against any attempt to cause disunity within the rank and file of the party. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja that James Ochalla remains the party chairman in Cross River State and asked members of the party in the state to remain calm and be law abiding. The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to recent developments in the All Progressives Congress, Cross River State chapter. For the avoidance of doubt, please be guided as follow, “That the state executive of our chapter in Cross River State led by Sir John Ochalla is the duely recognised executive of the state. That we condemn in totality, the activities of Friday 2nd to 6th February, 2918 in which some party members allegedly broke in, vandalised, occupied the state secretariat and allegedly claim that there is a change in leadership of the state executive committee. “All perpetrators of this illegality and acts of gross indiscipline causing undue disaffection amongst party faithful shall be investigated and prosecuted in line with the constitution of our great party. “It is imperative to state that our great party has laid down procedures of resolving any internal dispute. We appeal to all our teeming members to be calm, law abiding and loyal to the sir John Ochalla led state executive committee as the party is poised to resolving all contending issues in Cross River chapter.”

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ne of the federal government’s intervention programmes which has recorded huge success in recent years is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme. Under it, the CBN collaborated with local farmers through state governments to promote agricultural production across the country. First to benefit from the programme were some states in the northern part of the country with good fadamas that could support large scale rice production. The programme was later extended to some other states in the south east and south-south geopolitical zones of the country, also for large scale rice production. The huge success of the programme enabled many state governments that keyed- in to the programme to bring down the high price of rice in the markets especially this year. The success of the programme has also emboldened some local and foreign investors to go into large scale rice production and processing in the country. Following its successful intervention in large scale rice production and as part of the Anchor Borrowers Programme, the CBN has again introduced the Broiler Out growers scheme in Lagos State in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, Amo farms, a local poultry feeds producer and Sieberer Hatchery Limited to fund broiler production in the state. In introducing the new scheme, 10 poultry out grower farmers were given 1,000 birds each and enough food to last the birds for 42 days. The scheme was an instant success because Amo farms, the supplier of the feeds, will buy back the broilers at a pre- agreed price from the out grower farmers when they reach maturity. Such interventions by the CBN and other interested bodies are expected to encourage young people who are interested in

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L-R: Members of Benue State caucus in the House of Representatives, Adamu Antono; Dickson Tarkishi and Hassan Saley, during a press conference on the killings of Benue indigenes by Fulani Herdsmen at the National Assembly in Abuja...on Wednesday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

L-R: Senate Leader, Sen. Ahmad Lawan, Managing Director of Nokia Networks, Richard Edet, President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Ambassador of Finland to Nigeria, Pirjo Snomela Chawdhum, Chief Whip, Sen. Olusola Adeyeye, Deputy Leader, Sen. Bala Ibn Na’Allah and Senator Shehu Sani p, when the Finnish envoy visited the President of the Senate in Abuja... on Wednesday.

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agricultural production but lack the take off funds to embrace agriculture through the intervention scheme. Such interventions are needed because peasant farmers who form the bulk of the nation’s cash and food crop producers are now aged, while agricultural production has suffered a setback in the last few decades owing to the ascendancy of oil as the nation’s major source of foreign exchange and the consequent reduced attention paid to agriculture, among other factors. But, with government’s recent avowed interest in diversifying the nation’s economy away from oil, the government needs more young men and women to move into agricultural production using modern implements, machinery and financial support in the form of take off funds to increase agricultural production for local consumption and for the export market. We therefore see the CBN’s intervention tagged Anchor Borrowers programme as very timely and a move in the right direction. It should be executed with vigour. We also believe that it should be carried to all states in the country. In doing this every state should pick two crops where it has comparative advantage over other states and one animal husbandry product that it wants the scheme to support. However, each state government must be the guarantors of the recipient farmers in its domain. It should also use its agricultural extension workers to monitor the participating farmers to ensure that they comply with the terms of the contract and that the farmers pay back the money advanced to them as and when due without fail. We believe that if properly monitored, the programme could be the tonic needed to make the country self sufficient in food production and also become a net exporter of many agricultural products.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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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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Police arrest 7 armed men in ondo ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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mand of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested a gang of seven armed men with some dangerous weapons. The men were nabbed at a village in Owo Local Government Area by detectives from the command. Femi Joseph, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) who paraded the men on Wednesday revealed that they were nabbed with locally made guns, cartridges and gun powder. Mr. Joseph said the police got wind of information about the men who were of the northern extraction. “They claimed to be hunters who left the north to come and engage in a hunting expenditure. “So we found their story to be too good to be true and we will dig into their claim,

to find out if they are actually telling us the truth. “And If it is in the negative, your guess is good as mine where they will be taken to” he added. He explained that the officers rescued three victims abducted Tuesday by a gang of kidnappers on the notorious Ore - Lagos Express way. He added that the victims were part of the passengers travelling from Imo state to Lagos in an 18- seater bus but waylaid by kidnappers. Mr. Joseph gave names of the rescued kidnapped victims as- Nwosu Virgina, Opara Oluchi and Okechueka Johnson. He added that two men Sunday Fatoki and Adamu Muhammed both natives of Ogbomoso in Oyo state who specialize in buying stolen goods were arrested. According to him, the men were nabbed with a stolen Toyota Camry vehicle.

£1.9m debt: I won’t be intimidated by Senator Andy Uba - Nwajah Ïd ƕ nƄ ƌƑ Ɛ ƍ ƕ ƈ ƍƏ ƇƆ ƈ Ƌ ƇƆƆ Doosuur Iwambe - Abuja

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and investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Victor Osita Nwajah, has said that no amount of intimidation from Senator Andy Uba will stop him from claiming his professional fee from him. Nwajah who accused Uba of using state machinery and the police to intimidate him wondered why a serving senator of the Federal Republic will descend so low by fraudulently using the court to silent justice. Nwajah was reacting to the recent court charges in the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court asking him to appear before it on February 13, 2018 to take his plea on charges bordering on forgery, impersonation and fraud. He said, “No amount of intimidation by Senator Andy Uba using the police and state machinery will stop me from legally claiming my professional fee from him. “He should pay me my fee rather than getting the police to harass me through trumped up court charges”. Uwajeh had initiated a suit against Senator Andy

Uba (APC, Anambra) over allegations of refusal to pay a debt of £1.9 million. Uwajeh’s counsel, Barrister Anthony Agbonlahor had told an FCT High Court sitting in Apo that Uba engaged his client’s services for an assignment in United Kingdom Border Agency and in the United States of America (US) pursuant to his two powers of attorneys dated 28 December, 2012 and 5 January, 2013 and refused to pay his professional fees. He said his client travelled to America several times and engaged the services of a lawyer who was mandated to attend every court session in the US to dispose off a warrant of arrest and eventually settle the case which was instituted by the US government against Uba. The lawmaker was also accused forging his West African Examination Council Certificate (WAEC) results as well as his Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and several other academic credentials. The court however advised them to settle the matter out of court but instead of exploring the option, Uba resorted to using the police to intimidate Uwajeh.

L-R: Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi; Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje; their Jigawa State counterpart, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar; and Minister of Transport, Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, during their visit to Ajimobi, in his office, in Ibadan...on Wednesday. Photo: Oyo State Governor’s Office

Forum condemns protests against presidential amnesty boss Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏAgainst the backdrop

of politically motivated protests against the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig-Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd) in Bayelsa state, the leadership of a non-governmental

organization, Development and Justice Forum (DJF) has condemned recently “sponsored youth protests.” The forum said that failed politicians with ulterior motives of hijacking the amnesty programme were behind “the shameful protests.” The Coordinator of DJF, Christopher Abarowei, appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to dismiss the

protests, adding that Gen. Boroh’s penchant for due process, transparency and accountability exposed him to endless attacks from the detractors whose interest is just money. Abarowei said his organization viewed the protests as wicked, malicious and unacceptable actions that could further put President Buhari at a disadvantaged position.

He said the sponsors of the protests were angry with Boroh’s reforms that have brought sanity to the amnesty office, with a view to blocking leakages of funds. Abarowei said “these people are no longer getting free money from the office because Boroh insisted that all the money must be applied strictly for the programme”.

Ugwuanyi donates 22 security vehicles to Police Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state on Wednesday said his administration will give utmost attention to the security of lives and property of the people as well as the maintenance of peace in every corner of the state. Governor Ugwuanyi stated this while presenting 22 brand new patrol vans to the State Police Command. According to the governor, “this is because we recognized that security is the prime condition for stability, growth and development in any society and that without it, engagement in meaningful social, political and economic activity would be virtually impossible”. He added that his administration has continued to demonstrate its commitment to “this objective through the excellent partnership that we maintain with security agencies in the state”, noting that such

gesture includes regular donation of vehicles and other essential equipment as well as provision of logistical support to the agencies to ensure the successful and effective discharge of their functions. Gov. Ugwuanyi expressed delight that the efforts of his administration in the area of security have ensured that Enugu State remains one of the safest, most secured and peaceful states in the country. He maintained that such efforts have also ensured that the incidence of crime and other activities that threaten peace in the society is reduced to the barest minimum in the state. The governor explained that the security vehicles are fitted with ultra modern communication gadgets to boost the operations of the command and help make the state safer and more peaceful, recalling that the government had previously donated similar vehicles to the Police and other security agencies soon after his assumption of office.

“As I have said earlier, this is a gesture that we will continue to make from time to time and as the occasion demands in order to enhance the capacity of the police to carry out their very essential duties diligently and efficiently”, the governor declared, while commending the Nigerian Police and other security agencies “for their commitment and cooperation towards the attainment of our common goal of enthroning peace and security in the state”. The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Danmallam Mohammed while taking the delivery of the vehicles commended Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his “tremendous” support to the command towards the provision of adequate security of lives and property in the state. Disclosed that the “huge support” from Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration has “resulted in the ranking of Enugu as the most peaceful and safest state in the coun-

try”. Mr. Mohammed noted that the security of lives and property and “total tranquility” being witnessed in the state was a deliberate action of the state government, stressing that Gov. Ugwuanyi strongly believes that “the purpose of government is for the security and social wellbeing of its citizens, as guaranteed in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended”. He added that the donated security vehicles was the latest in the series of support and commitment from the state government, promising that the force will continue to keep faith with the governor’s philosophy of zero tolerance for crime and his policy towards “a crime free Enugu State”. “I therefore, wish to assure the good people of Enugu State that we will continue to provide adequate security coverage of the whole state round the clock so that people will sleep with their two eyes closed”, the police commissioner said.

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Obasa’s ‘theory’ and ‘practice’

Times Columnist MOHAMMED ADAMU

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I have interacted with lawmakers mostly at the national level. But my encounter with the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, was one of the most refreshing –not to add- down to earth experience. Besides, he is one of few Nigerian lawmakers I have met also who does not believe in the utopia of so called ‘independence’ of the arms of government.

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ast week yours truly was a guest of the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, at his Alausa office. This privilege was courtesy of an invitation extended to me by a professional senior colleague, Mr. Lisa Olu Akerele, who is a friend of the Speaker. And as with the saying that ‘whenever an artist sees a vista, he wants to draw’, it is equally true of journalists: that whenever they meet a news source, they want to ask a question or two. Well, I did not ask ‘one or two’ questions. I asked a dozen: ranging from everyday lawmaking processes, oversight functions down to the routine obligation of maintaining ‘harmonious working relationship’ with the executive arm. Lagos has become an excellent example of how disparate but forward thinking agencies of government work inter-dependently to bring about good governance. And as with virtually every sphere of governance and administration, the State Assembly, it appears, is also showing the way to how the executive and the legislature cooperate to bring about good governance. But against the backdrop of the ‘theory’ of mutual checks and balances, isn’t it contradictory, I asked him, that ‘a harmonious’ -rather than ‘acrimonious’- working relationship is what is required to bring about good governance in a democracy? Is ‘mutual cooperation’ or ‘mutual opposition’ between the executive and the legislature an incentive to good governance or is it a drag? As a fourth time member and now Speaker of the State Assembly, Hon. Obasa demonstrated excellent grasp both of the simple rudiments of legislative ‘theory’ and of the complex vicissitude of legislative ‘practice’. He does not believe that a surfeit of executive-legislature cooperation necessarily translates, in all circumstances, to a gang-up against public interest. And Lagos he insists is an excellent, practical example of the incentive that can accrue to good governance when the ex-

Obasa ecutive and legislative arms cooperate with one another. Yes, a harmonious working relationship, he admitted, can be the tonic that feeds a ‘rubber-stamp’ assembly where ‘special interest’ is elevated above the ‘public good’, but not every harmonious working relationship, he insists, necessarily gives birth to a ‘rubber stamp’ assembly. And so as our discussion assumed a life of its own, it was clear that I was the one who was obsessed with ‘theory’. The Speaker was concerned less of theory than he was of ‘practice’. And he insists that lawmakers who wear the legislative ‘shoes’ on a daily basis deal with a practical reality that trumps ‘theory’ on every encounter. Yes, he said in theory legislators are to make good laws to engender good governance. They are not at parliament to make ‘good money’ for the economic empowerment of our constituents. But in reality he asked how many constituents worry about whether or not their elected representatives make good laws? But they do care that whenever their representatives come home, they do not do so empty handed. Now, whether this is out of sheer ignorance of the proper role of the legislator, Hon. Obasa said, or it is out of selfish obstinacy, is immaterial to the practical reality that a lawmaker has to do all that is necessary to carry his constituents along. Said Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, “theory is all gray, and the golden tree of life is green”. The world of ‘legislation’ and of the ‘legislative process’, Obasa said is not a world alone of ‘theory’. It is a world both of ‘theory’ and of ‘practice’. And that very often

the ‘practice’ of it always trump the ‘theory’. It takes experience on the legislative arena he said for a politician to be weaned from obsession with theory to a necessary romance with ‘practical reality’. In fact some of these realities, he said, can sometimes be rudely awakening. Like when constituents openly tell their elected representatives they prefer cash handouts to ‘projects’ as dividends of democracy. That ‘dividend of democracy’, if it will not come ‘cash at hand’, it is not dividend enough! In fact once when he was a councilor Obasa said, he won a borehole project for his Ward. This was his first ‘game’, if you like, from the legislative hunts-field. And he recalled how proudly he had called a meeting of the youths and elders of his community –so they could decide where to cite the project. He said that both youth and elders thanked him profusely for a job well done. But then they also asked him a question: ‘who told you that this community wants a bore hole?’ An influential local cartel of water sellers of the community insisted he took back the project back. They said that they had sent him to go and bring back home ‘economic’ empowerment for the people and not to come home killing the petty businesses that they live by. Nothing could have been more rudely awakening. Nothing could have trumped ‘theory’ more –than this kind of practical reality. “Einstein’s space” said the Hungarian-born British writer Arthur Koestler “is no closer to reality than Van Gogh’s sky”. This reality, the Speaker said is the same virtually everywhere. Including in the United States of America. It

has nothing to do with the sophistication of the system, or the level of contentment of the people. It has everything to do with the universal human element. Constituents even in the United States of America are occasionally feted by their elected representatives. Epilogue The ‘legislative process’ in any democracy is the heart and soul of the democratic enterprise. It is tended to for the overall good of the entire body polity, and it is ignored often at great peril not only to the Executive arm but to the entire system’s operation. The ‘legislative process’ feeds the democratic circulatory system from the mighty jugular pipe of life, right to the minutest capillaries of everyday administration. It is the most all-encompassing of any governmental processes touching on virtually all sectors of a polity and of a necessity leaving no stone unturned. I have interacted with lawmakers mostly at the national level. But my encounter with the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, was one of the most refreshing –not to add- down to earth experience. Besides, he is one of few Nigerian lawmakers I have met also who does not believe in the utopia of so called ‘independence’ of the arms of government. Neither the Constitution he said theoretically envisages that nor does the practical reality of ‘checks and balances’ make that feasible. He believes like I have always espoused in my writings, that all arms of government are inter-dependent –and mutually self-checking.

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Health

Hazards of female genital mutilation on women’s health Angela Onwuzoo Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C) based on scientific evidence constitutes a tragic health and human rights issue of girls and women in a number of countries like Nigeria where it is still being practiced. Experts say the practice has serious health consequences on women and girls, both physical and psychological. Attempts to eradicate the practice have not been successful over the past few decades. Worse still is that, medicalisation of the practice has added to its propagation. The World Health Organization (WHO), is opposed to all forms of FGM/C and is emphatically against the practice being carried out by health care providers (medicalisation ). Hence, February 6 is marked annually as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. FGM/C is a cultural practice in Nigeria that has been with us for decades. Since its existence for so many years now, no single good has come out of it neither has it added any value to the society. This harmful and deadly

Osun State in South-West Nigeria which has 77 per cent prevalence rate; is among the six high-prevalence states with FGMC practice in the country. The rest are Ebonyi, Ekiti, Imo, Oyo and Lagos states. One of the local circumcisers and head of circumcisers in Ile Ife community, Chief Isaiah Fayomi who has been in the business of both male and female circumcision for over 60years in the company of his wife, Christiana, said, the main reason for the practice was to prevent promiscuity and waywardness among their female children. Chief Fayomi, 83,born into the family of circumcisers said,“ I do my work professionally. Mothers bring their female children to me for circumcision in my house and sometimes, they invite me to their homes. Sometimes, I travelled out of Ife Community to go and circumcise women and girls including pregnant women. I also repair the ones that are badly circumcised. I charge between N500-N1000 for children and N5000 for adult. Just as I have said before, we belief in Osun State that FGMC reduces the

Prof. Adewole, Health Minister

practice instead, has left so many devastating health effects on the lives of its victims-women and girls who are erroneously mutilated all in the name of preventing them from being promiscuous. Families and individuals perform it because they believe that their community expects them to –they expect to suffer derision, marginalisation and

loss of status if they do not do so. It is important to mention that, while the practice is often linked to religious doctrine, no major religion, in fact, actively encourages it. Scientific evidences are bound that it does not add any value to the lives of women and girls neither does it prevent promiscuity which many taught it

prevents. According to experts, survivors of this erroneous practice have one sad story or the other to tell as it affects their reproductive health , ranging from excessive bleeding, infections such as HIV, painful sex ,obstructed labour which often lead to both the death of the baby and the mother ,trauma among others. More worrisome is that this evil practice is mostly carried when the girls are under one year. FGM/C is considered an extremely harmful traditional practice, documented in 28 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. It comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Little is known about the origin of the practice, which predates contemporary world religions. It is widely practiced in Nigeria, where an estimated 19.9 million Nigerian women have undergone the procedure. So far, no single study has come out with a specific benefit of this primitive practice that some communities in the Western and Eastern parts of the

country are still holding on to till today. According to the National Demographic Health Survey 2013, 25% of women in Nigeria have undergone FGM/C, although the practice is slowly declining. Among the myths that still perpetuate the practice are ideas that FGM/C prevents young women from becoming promiscuous or that it is beneficial for the health of her children. In fact, it exposes girls and women to severe and sometimes lifethreatening health complications, including hemorrhage, tetanus, sepsis, urine retention, sexual dysfunction and infertility; women who have undergone FGM/C are twice as likely to die during childbirth, and their babies are more likely to during or just after birth. But why has some communities in Nigeria not jettisoned the barbaric practice despite various local and international research findings about its negative health consequences on the life of survivors? A recent field trip to IIe Ife Community in Ife Local Government Area of Osun State, clearly revealed some of the erroneous reasons for the practice as explained by some local agelong circumcisers.

Some erroneous reasons for FGMC practice in Osun woman’s chances of running after men” However, Chief Fayomi popularly called Baba, said he had stopped the practice since seven year’s now following UNICEF ‘s intervention and sensitization in Ife community on the dangers of the practice on the lives of women and girls. Another female circumciser, Mrs. Babatunde Sadia shared similar views with baba. “ It is right to circumcise a girl to avoid scratching her genitalia and to avoid promiscuity”, she said. Again, she said the practice is carried out to make the virgina clean. According to her, “There is an organism that I find inside the clitoris whenever I circumcise a girl. So, the practice makes our girls clean and less promiscuous.“ Giving further insight into the practice , a mother of five(two boys

and three girls) from the state popularly called Iya Basira, said the reason for cutting her girls was to prevent them from going after men when they grew up. “ Those of us from Osun State, we circumcise our girls. It is a culture we met on ground. My mother circumcised me and also helped me to get my three girls circumcised so that they don’t go about looking for men when they become adult . We belief that the practice will help our girls not to be promiscuous and also help them in preserving their virginity till they get married.” “My mother told me that if the clitoris of a girl was not cut, when she grows up into adulthood, the clitoris will be scratching her. And once it starts scratching her, she will begin to thirst for sex and I don’t want that to happen to them, that is why I have to circumcise them including this my

last girl that is eight months old”, she said. But UNICEF ‘s Child Protection Specialist, Maryam Enyiazu, countered their claim, describing it as baseless and unfounded. Giving an overview of FGMC practice in Nigeria and its impact, Enyiazu noted: “We have a lot of documented evidence that show that, there is no added value in getting female children mutilated.” “To start with, it is an infringement on their fundamental human rights and we have documented evidence of the health implications of FGMC. The immediate and the long term effects of FGM/C are many. Some of the short term effects of FGMC includes; excessive bleeding, infections that can lead to complicated labour latter on in life. And in some cases ,it leads to HIV infections because this practice is carried out in a very unhygienic condition using unsterilized equip-

ment .Again, as a result of excessive bleeding because is not done under any form of anesthesia ,this practice can lead to death”, she explained. Also speaking, National President of Inter-Africa Committee on FGM, Prof. Modupe Onadeko, who vehemently kicked against the practice, pointed out that mutilation gives rise to maternal mortality and “ we can’t continue to be losing women like that because they can contribute a lot to socioeconomic development.” According to Onadeko, who is also Community Health Physician and Consultant Reproductive/Family Health University College Hospital, Ibadan, harmful traditional practices such as FGMC must not be tolerated as it often result in premature death of girls and women, as well as leave many physically, medically, psychologically/emotionally damaged for life.

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Curbing cancer scourge via nutrition, regular exercise Stories by Angela Onwuzoo Cancer is an immune deficiency disease. Based on available studies, maintaining healthy diet and lifestyles, can help the body keep this malignant disease at bay . The prevention and treatment of cancer, expert say revolve around nutrition in addition to keeping fit through regular exercise. Though the non communicable disease so far has no cure, studies have shown that cancer can be effectively treated with high powered nutrition supported with appropriate diet and lifestyle changes. As healthy diets have been proven beyond reasonable doubt to prevent cancer and also help survivors to lead a normal life, so has unhealthy lifestyle and lack of physical exercise been discovered to fuel the deadly disease globally especially in Nigeria where people consume much carbohydrate and fatty foods without regulation. Experts have time without number stressed that breast cancer can be avoided if one adopts a healthy lifestyle, which include exercising regularly, proper diet, avoiding junk food and other unhealthy habits. Excessive intake of foods rich in carbohydrates, fats and oil they say could predispose an individual to obesity, which is a risk factor for non communicable diseases like diabetes, coronary heart diseases, hypertension and cancer. A recent study from the Breast Can-

cer and the Environment Research Program at Michigan State University revealed that eating a high-fat diet at puberty can accelerate the development of breast cancer and may actually increase the risk of cancer similar to a type often found in younger adult women. In addition to the accelerated breast cancer development, this type of diet the study added produces a distinct gene signature in the tumors consistent with a subset of breast cancers known as basal-like that can carry a worse prognosis. Another study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has also shown that heavy drinking can increase the risk of developing the deadliest form of skin cancer by more than half. The study revealed that even as little as one drink a day can raise the chance of getting melanoma by 20 per cent, while for heavy drinkers the risk increases by 55 per cent. Furthermore, scientists have discovered that high blood sugar coupled with diseases such as obesity and diabetes can raise the risk of breast and other cancers. These findings no doubt showed how critical healthy lifestyle and diets are in taming the scourge of cancer in Nigeria. Hence, Nigerians have once again been reminded of the need to adopt a healthy lifestyle to reduce the burden of the disease in the country. A Professor of Public Health Nutri-

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tion and Former President, Nutrition Society of Nigeria(NSN), Prof. Prof. Ngozi Nnam, told The Daily Times that the increasing rate of burden of cancer in Nigeria could be associated with the food consumption pattern and life style of the people. “ There is a shift from consumption of nutritious traditional foods to consumption of over processed foods with poor nutritional attributes. This is mainly due to urbanization, industrialization, modernization, economic development and market globalization. Families are too busy with their

Promote policies on exclusive breastfeeding, experts urge FG Citing its numerous health benefits in the life of a child, healthcare professionals have called on the Federal Government to put in place, policies and programmes that would encourage breast feeding and continuous education on its importance on the well being of the child. Making the call in Lagos recently, one of the experts and Former President Nutrition Society of Nigeria, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, said that the major problem of the decreased rate of breastfeeding in the country was the change of policy by the government. Onimawo said that the government had in 1992 introduced a Baby Friendly Hospitals Initiative, which made it classify some hospitals as baby friendly, where a mother gave birth and began breastfeeding immediately. ``The basis is for the mother to be made duty bound to breastfeed the baby within the first hour of birth and then taught how to properly breastfeed. ``At that point of delivery, the mother is educated and that is when breastfeeding rate increases dramatically, `` he said. The professor said that the initiative was dropped as a result of lack of funding by donor agencies and the government, which also made the baby friendly hospitals discontinue with that policy.

A mother breastfeeding her baby

According to him, the study on breastfeeding has shown that the major problem with the decreased rate in breastfeeding is the issue of administering water to the baby. ``If mothers are properly educated, including a new vigour on nutrition education, to let them know that there is enough water in the breast milk, you will find that breastfeeding rate would be as high as 60 per cent. ``But if water is introduced, it drops to about 11 per cent, `` he said. A Consultant Paediatrician at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Muhammad Salisu, said that working mothers could express their breast milk before leaving to work.

He said that many mothers complained about contamination if expressed and that powdered milk would be suitable until they closed from work. ``As a working mother, you can express your milk for your care giver to administer to the baby. ``Breast milk lasts for 24 hours without being contaminated, `` he said. Salisu said that a lot more efforts needed to be put in place to educate mothers so as to increase the rate of breastfeeding to higher percentage. Also speaking, a doctor at the Family Medicine Department of LASUTH, Dr Durojaiye Idris, said that incentives and creation of more crèches at the place of work would encourage breastfeeding.

work that they don’t have time to plan for their meals to ensure dietary diversification to include nutritious foods in the diet”, she said. She affirmed that poor lifestyle was associated with the increasing rate of cancer. According to Nnam, Nigeria as well as other countries of the world experience burden of diseases as a result of inadequate dietary practices “The problem is not necessarily western diet but improper choice and poor combination of foods leading to nutritionally inadequate diet that could precipitate malnutrition, and

burden of diseases. Adequate dietary practices and moderate physical activity would significantly reduce the burden of cancer and other diseases experienced in Nigeria” she noted. Nnam advised cancer patients on the need to eat nutritionally adequate diet that contains all the essential nutrients and substances required for healthy growth, adding that such diet should be rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants she explained are substances in food that protect the cells by reacting with free radicals, to neutralize them thus protecting the cells from damage and proliferation.

Lagos sensitises stakeholders on food safety, hazard analysis As a measure aim at ensuring the safety of food, water and beverages consumed by the public in the state, the Lagos state ministry of health has organizes a one day sensitization workshop on food safety, hazard analysis and critical control points,(HACCP) for stakeholders in the food, water and beverages industry in the state. The sensitisation workshop, with the theme: Safety through Hazard Analysis and Critical Point (HACCP) certification in Lagos state was held at the state secretariat. In his opening address, the permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr, Modele Oshunkiese, said the ministry was taking the sensitisation workshop seriously, because it was imperative that the stakeholders understand the HACCP requirement and standards, warning that food, water and beverages companies in the state must observe hygiene, while also operating within the acceptable international standard. She said the ministry would collaborate with local government councils in the state, to take the sensitization workshop all-round the state, while also capturing other stakeholders and services providers at the local level. She said the ministry was working assiduously to upheld standard and curb lawbreakers in the state, adding that it officers have been given fresh mandate to regularly visit and inspect premises, operation al outlet and ser-

vices industries in the state twice a year. she said” This sensitisation is important for all of you in the food, water and beverages industry in the state, because you have to understand the HACCP indices and standard, and we want to impart this standard in food, water and beverages. We want standard which help in document delivery through HACCP, we hope to partner the local government councils, so that this sensitization could be extended to all the zones and local government areas in the state, more people, services providers and stakeholders could be reach”. Also speaking at the event, consultant to the ministry on HACCP, and the only approved HACCP expert to undertaking the training for industries, agencies and organizations in lagos state, Dr James Marsh, noted that HACCP certification was now the globally acceptable standard across the world, adding that with the certification companies could export their product outside the country, while food and water and beverages outlet Would be declared safe. Dr Marsh said” The programme is to sensitise stalkholder that the HACCP standard is important for them to meet, it is the international acceptable standard if you want to operate on global terms, with the international this you can even export your products, outside the country.

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ONYEMUCHARA RITA CHIZOROM

MRS OGBODO NKECHINYERE MIRACLE

I, formerly known and addressed as IZUCHUKWU ONYEKA NKEMAKOLAM , now wish to be known and addressed as NKPA IZUCHUKWU. My correct date of birth is 26th May 1994. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. ORJI ROMANUS CHIEDOZIE

I, formerly known and addressed as ORJI JOSEPH NNACHETAM, now wish to be known and addressed as ORJI ROMANUS CHIEDOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UDOGU CHUKWUMA CHRISTOPHER

This is to confirm that OKOLIE NATHANIEL IFUNAYA is the same person bearing MAKOPE NATHAN I now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKOLIE NATHANIEL IFUNAYA All documents and certificates bearing both names above remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, General public and Relevant Authorities Please take note.

IZUCHUKWU SYLVESTER EZE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NGENE NKECHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGBODO NKECHINYERE MIRACLE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as IZUCHUKWU SYLVESTER EZEKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as IZUCHUKWU SYLVESTER EZE. All former documents remain valid. BANKS, SCHOOLS and General public should please take note.

UDE PATRICIA

ANYALEBECHI VICTOR CHUKWUEBUKA

MRS OKECHUKWU NKECHINYERE JOY

I, formerly known and addressed as UDE STELLA, now wish to be known and addressed as UDE PATRICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANYALEBECHI MOSES ONYEKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ANYALEBECHI VICTOR CHUKWUEBUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEMUCHARA RITA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEMUCHARA RITA CHIZOROM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

22 Change of Names ANYANWU CHIKEZIE BERNARD

MRS NNAJI IFEOMA DORIS

I, formerly known and addressed as ANYANWU CHIKEZIE DOMINIC, now wish to be known and addressed as ANYANWU CHIKEZIE BERNARD. My correct date of birth 9th Oct. 1988. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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

AJOMALE TEMILADE OKE

Formerly ELETU OYEBISI TOKUNBO. Now AJOMALE TEMILADE OKE. Former document remains valid. General public should take note. MRS. ONYEKACHI WILLIAMS INEMESIT

ADEYEMI OMOTOYOSI OYINKANSOLA

Formerly Adeniji Omotoyosi Oyinkansola. Now: Adeyemi Omotoyosi Oyinkansola. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

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STEPHEN-EKA PATIENCE IGOLO

I, formerly known and addressed as STEPHEN-EKA PATIENCE SAMUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as STEPHEN-EKA PATIENCE IGOLO.. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. OGUDIEGWU THERESA CHINELO

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUDIEGWU FLORENCE CHINELO, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUDIEGWU THERESA CHINELO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ELECHI KELECHUKWU CLIFT I, formerly known and addressed as ELECHI KELECHUKWU CHRISTIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ELECHI KELECHUKWU CLIFT. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

MRS NGENE OBIAGELI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOYE JOY OBIAGELI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGENE OBIAGELI. My correct date of birth 26/06/1980. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ASOLUKA IFEOMA ANNASTASIA

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. INEMESIT UDOUSORO AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ONYEKACHI WILLIAMS INEMESIT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EZE ANNASTASIA IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, ASOLUKA IFEOMA ANNASTASIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name YUNSA JOSEPH SUNDAY was wrongly written during BVN Registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed as ZEKELI YUNISA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that EBONA NICHOLAS CHUMA, EBONA NICHOLAS EMEKA and EBONA NICHOLAS CHUKWUEMEKA refers as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as EBONA NICHOLAS CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IKHARO ADIZA

MRS. BEAUTY B PEMII

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as, IKHARO ADIZA DEBORAH, now wish to be known and addressed as, IKHARO ADIZA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BEAUTY B GBOAGE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. BEAUTY B PEMII. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AKINLEYE MOTUNRAYO ELIZABETH

MRS .OMOWUNMI TAIWO OJUMAH

I formerly known and addressed as MEWOMO MOTUNRAYO ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as AKINLEYE MOTUNRAYO ELIZABETH . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS .OMOWUNMI TAIWO AKINBIYI, now wish too be known and addressed as MRS .OMOWUNMI TAIWO OJUMAH. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

DOSUNMU ZAINAB OLOLADE

BENNI RITA IFY I, formerly known and addressed as AMAYO RITA IFY, now wish to be known and addressed as BENNI RITA IFY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AJENIFUJA ZAINAB OLOLADE , now wish to be known and addressed as DOSUNMU ZAINAB OLOLADE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. OLANREWAJU DAMILOLA SAIDAT

OLOKO COMFORT ESTHER

I formerly known and addressed as RAHEED SAIDAT DAMILOLA, RAHEED SAIDAT ASABI and OGUNMOLA DAMILOLA SAIDAT now wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU DAMILOLA SAIDAT . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLOKO COMFORT TOBI now wish to be known and addressed as OLOKO COMFORT ESTHER . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OGUNFOLABO JAMIU ENIOLA CURTIS I formerly known and addressed as OGUNFOLABO OLAWALE DANIEL now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNFOLABO JAMIU ENIOLA CURTIS . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SALAWU HUSSEINAT now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULWAHAB HUSSEINAT . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ABDULWAHAB HUSSEINAT

NOSIRUDEEN NOIMOT OMOWUNMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IBEZIM JOHNPAUL CHUKWUNONSO I, formerly known and addressed as IBEZIMAKOR CHUKWUNONSO, now wish to be known and addressed as IBEZIM JOHNPAUL CHUKWUNONSO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ONYIUKE MOYEKWU JAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANKWO EZE THEOPHILOUS, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOBASI EZE THEOPHILOUS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYIUKE MOYEKWU JAMES, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYIUKE MOYEKWU JAMES. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

OWOEYE TAIWO FAITH

Formally KAFAYAT OLUWAKEMI OPERE...now name is ADEDAYO KAFAYAT OLUWAKEMI. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ANDREW KELECHI FAVOUR.

DIKE FLORENCE NYEMACHI

I, OLUNIYI SAHEED LAIDE hereby notify the general public that my name was wrongly written as SAHEED BIDEMI OLUNIYI with my date of birth as 20th day of July 1976. That my correct name is OLUNIYI SAHEED LAIDE and my correct date of birth is 20th day of June 1985. Former documents remain valid. For record and official purposes, general public and Authorities concerned take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EWUZIE KELECHI FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ANDREW KELECHI FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NENGI-DAPPA FLORENCE NYEMACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, DIKE FLORENCE NYEMACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

EJIKE CHIZIMUZO IREH I, formerly known and addressed as, SUNDAY CHIZIMUZO IREH, now wish to be known and addressed as, EJIKE CHIZIMUZO IREH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. HENRIETTA ISIOMA ELUJIOKE

MRS .LUCY E .A ADERIBIGBE

OLUWATOBA TOLULOPE MARY

I formerly known and addressed as MISS .HENRIETTA ISIOMA NWAONOKOR ,now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. HENRIETTA ISIOMA ELUJIOKE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS .LUCY UMANAH , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS .LUCY E .A ADERIBIGBE . All existing records, Bio Data and Documents bearing LUCY UMANAH are still valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BANKOLE TOLULOPE MARY. Now wish to bee known and addressed as OLUWATOBA TOLULOPE MARY. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

ADEMOLA MUTIAT OLUFUNMILAYO

I formerly known and addressed as AKINRINLOLA BOLANLE FUNMILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEMOLA MUTIAT OLUFUNMILAYO. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

UCHE LILIAN UBA

MRS OTENIYA-RAJI ADIJAT KUBURAT ADEOLA

ABDULSALAM TITILAYO TAIWO

OKPAKO VICTORIA ESE I formerly known and addressed as OKPAKO VICTORIA now wish to be known and addressed as OKPAKO VICTORIA ESE . All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UCHENNA ESTHER NNAKAENYI, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHE LILIAN UBA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS RAJI ADIJAT ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OTENIYA-RAJI ADIJAT KUBURAT ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULSALAM TAIWO FOLAKEMI now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULSALAM TITILAYO TAIWO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

LATEEF AFUSAT OYINLOLA

DOMINIC WOJE

ODIETE OGHENERUKEVWE

I formerly known and addressed as ISTIFANUS IBRAHIM now wish to be known and addressed as DOMINIC WOJE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODIETE KENNY now wish to be known and addressed as ODIETE OGHENERUKEVWE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ABAZIE CHIKA TONY .I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUKA ABAZIE now wish to be known and addressed as ABAZIE CHIKA TONY . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEKANBI SAIDAT

OLUJOBI TOSIN OLAYINKA

OKAFOR NKEM EZINWANNE

ADELAKUN LATEEFAH TITILAYO

I formerly known and addressed as KAREEM SAUDAT ROMOKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKANBI SAIDAT . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLUJOBI OLUWATOSIN MATIALEHIN ( in my National Identity Card) , OLUJOBI OLUWATOSIN ( in my Nov/ Dec 2001 examination) and OLUJOBI TOSIN OLAYINKA ( in my Nov/Dec 2002 examination) now wish to be known and addressed as OLUJOBI OLUWATOSIN MOSES . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OWUH NKEM EZINWANNE now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR NKEM EZINWANNE. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Abass Lateefah Titilayo now wish to be known and addressed as Adelakun Lateefah Titilayo. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

CHINEDU JOY NJIDEKA I formerly known and addressed as CHIEDOZIE JOY NJIDEKA now wish to be known and addressed as CHINEDU JOY NJIDEKA. All former documents remains valid, general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEGOKE OYINLOLA now wish to be known and addressed as LATEEF AFUSAT OYINLOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHOBOWALE AJIBOLA USMAN

ALI UWAKWE KENNETH

I formerly known and addressed as AZEEZ OGUDUGU now wish to be known and addressed as OGUDUGU AZKUEME. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL OLALEKAN AREMU now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL OLALEKAN ADEMOLA and corrected date of birth is 20-12-1997. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKARANWOLU DAVID CHIMAN now wish to be known and addressed as SHOBOWALE AJIBOLA USMAN. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ANI REUBEN UWAKWE now wish to be known and addressed as ALI UWAKWE KENNETH. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

DAVID SUNDAY OKECHUKWU

ODEJA CHIKADIBIA COLLINS

MRS NDUKWU TOCHI MARTINA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS NJOKU CHARITY

This Is To Confirm That The Names Mmesoma Cindy Ezendibunwa, Mmesoma Doris, Ezendibunwa And Ezendibunwa Chinwendu D. Now Wish To Be Known As Ezendibunwa Mmesoma Doris. All Former Documents Remain Valid. The Public Take Note.

I formerly known and addressed as Ihekauna Charity, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Njoku Charity. All former document remains valid. BANK andThe general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ODEJA COLLINS CHIKA now wish to be known as ODEJA CHIKADIBIA COLLINS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

ADEDAYO KAFAYAT OLUWAKEMI

Formerly TURAYO ODOFIN now OWOEYE TAIWO FAITH. Former document remains valid. General public should take note.

SAMUEL OLALEKAN ADEMOLA

I, formerly known, called and addressed as Ughala David ,Okechukwu, now wish to be known, called and addressed as DAVID SUNDAY OKECHUKWU. All other documents bearing my former names remain valid. Banks & the general public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IKEGBUNAM CHRISTIANA OGOCHUKWU CHRISTABEL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHRISTIANA OGOCHUKWU CHRISTABEL NWOBU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

NWOBASI EZE THEOPHILOUS

I formerly known and addressed as ALIAMI NOIMOT ABOSEDE now wish to be known and addressed as NOSIRUDEEN NOIMOT OMOWUNMI. All former documents remain valid, General public to please take note.

OGUDUGU AZKUEME

MRS CHRISTIANA OGOCHUKWU CHRISTABEL NWOBU

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Offurum Martina Chinyere, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ndukwu Tochi Martina. All former document remains valid. The general public take note.

MRS NJOKU CHARITY I formerly known and addressed as Ihekauna Charity, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Njoku Charity. All former document remains valid. BANK and the general public take note.

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LADAPO MOSTLOVED OLAWALE

I formerly known and addressed as LADAPO IDOWU OLAWALE , now wish to be known and addrtessed as LADAPO MOSTLOVED OLAWALE , all former document remain valid general public take note

MRS AJAYI ABIMBOLA ANGELA

MR IMO RAPHAEL EMEKA

I formerly known and addressed ms Agboola Abimbola Angela now wish to be address as Mrs Ajayi Abimbola Angela. All former documents still remain valid general public and Lagos state Government Education district one,please take note

I formerly known and addressed as Mr Imo Raphael Chukwuemeka, now wish to be known and addressed as Mr Imo Raphael Emeka. All former document remains valid. The general public take note.

EZUMA CHIOMA QUEEN

KELECHI REJOICE CHIOMA

JAPHET VITALIS TERWASE I formerly known and addressed as shir vitalis terwase, now wich to be known and addressed as japhet vitalis terwase. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as ONUOHA CHIOMA QUEEN ; now wish to be known and addressed as EZUMA CHIOMA QUEEN. All Former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public take note.

I,formerly known and addressed as ELENDU REJOICE CHIOMA ;now wish to be known and addressed as KELECHI REJOICE CHIOMA. All Former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public take note.

CHIOMA CHARITY ESTHER

AKITOYE ADEBOLA ADEYEMI

HASSAN UHUNAMURE FAITH

I formerly known and addressed as UGBOMA CHIOMA CHARITY ESTHER now wish to be known called and addressed as UGBENE CHIOMA CHARITY ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Adewale Adebola Adeyemi now wish to be known called and addressed as Akitoye Adebola Adeyemi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I was formerly known and address as Omoregie Uhunamure faith now wish to be known and address as Hassan Uhunamure faith . All formal document remainvalid general public take note .

WASILAT OMOBOLANLE

AYEGBENI ADEBUKOLA DEBORAH

OSUYA ORUTE GLORIA

I formerly known and addressed as Ogunbunmi Wasilat Omobolanle now wish to be known called and addressed as Wasilat Omobolanle. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Imoru Adebukola Deborah now wish to be known called and addressed as Ayegbeni Adebukola Deborah. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDEAKU COMFORT ADEKUNLE

CHINOMSO IMMACULATA NDUBUISI

I formerly known and addressed as Udeaku Comfort Okoli now wish to be known called and addressed as Udeaku Comfort Adekunle. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHINOMSO IMMACULATA DIMKPAGU now wish to be known called and addressed as CHINOMSO IMMACULATA NDUBUISI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

OBANLA HALIMAT ADEJOKE

DUROWOJU TAIWO BABALOLA

Formerly known and addressed as YUSUF HALIMAT ADEJOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OBANLA HALIMAT ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DUROWOJU TAIWO SANJE, now wish to be known and addressed as DUROWOJU TAIWO BABALOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KAREEM NURUDEEN WHITE

Formerly known and addressed as TERRY WHITE, now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM NURUDEEN WHITE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS ONAKOYA OLUWATOSIN DEBORAH I, formerly known and addressed as Miss OLAJUWON OLUWATOSIN DEBORAH now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs ONAKOYA OLUWATOSIN DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Igri Orute Gloria now wish to be known called and addressed as Osuya Orute Gloria. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ‘QUADRI-ABOJUKORO ADERONKE NAIMOT

I formerly known and addressed as ADEGOKE ADERONKE NAIMOT now wish to be known called and addressed as ‘QUADRIABOJUKORO ADERONKE NAIMOT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AKINDELE SODIQ DOLAPO

Change of Names 23 MRS ISOJIE VICTORIA SHOLA

ADEBOR OMOLARA ELIZABETH

LUGARD EHIZOMWANGIE OMODIA

I formerly known and addressed as KAYODE VICTORIA YETUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ISOJIE VICTORIA SHOLA .all former documents remains valid,general public take note.

I was formerly known and address as Oladejo morufat omolara. now wish to be known and address as Adebor Omolara Elizabeth. All formal document remain valid general public take note .

l Formerly known and addressed as Lugard Policy Omodia now wich to be known and addressed as Lugard Ehizomwangie Omodia. All former document remain valid. General public note

GRACE ARCHIBONG AKPAN

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known and addressed as Grace ekene Kenneth. now wich to be known and addressed as Grace archibong Akpan correct date of birth 2nd April 1981

AHIWE IFECHUKWUDE

FUNMILOLA MUYIBAT

ESTHER ADAEZE ADEKPE

I was formerly known and address as Onwuanuokwu Ifechukwude now wish to be known and address as Ahiwe Ifechukwude . All formal document remain valid general public take note .

I formerly known and addressed as Babatunde Funmilola Muyibat now wish to be known called and addressed as Funmilola Muyibat. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ESTHER ADAEZE ANYANWU now wish to be known called and addressed as ESTHER ADAEZE ADEKPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

FRANCIS UFUOMA DUPE I formerly known and addressed as ARIEMU UFUOMA DUPE now wish to be known called and addressed as FRANCIS UFUOMA DUPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GAJI OMOLARA MUTIAT now wish to be known called and addressed as GIWA OMOLARA MUTIAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EHIMARE JULIET

MRS OKEREKE NWAKAEGO MORDESTHER

YOUDEOWEI JULIANA PREYE

I formerly known and addressed as OKORIE NWAKAEGO MORDESTHER now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS OKEREKE NWAKAEGO MORDESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

certify that YOUDEOWEI JULIE PREYE is one and same person bearing YYOUDEOWEI JULIANA PREYE. But now wish to be known as YOUDEOWEI JULIANA PREYE. Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ENUGUN JULIET now wish to be known called and addressed as EHIMARE JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. BADRU DAMILOLA TOSIN

Formerly known and addressed as DANIEL EZE, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDELE SODIQ DOLAPO. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 31st of December, 1980 instead of 17th of December, 1988. That my correct date of birth is 17th December, 1988. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FALILAT DAMILOLA BADRUDEEN, now wish to be known and addressed as BADRU DAMILOLA TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BALOGUN TAWAKALITU OYINDAMOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. OGA OPEYEMI SOPHIA Formerly known and addressed as MISS. SUNDAY OPEYEMI SOPHIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGA OPEYEMI SOPHIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OYINDAMOLA SAHEED, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN TAWAKALITU OYINDAMOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS ADEBISI TEMITOPE BOLATITO

SIMEON ANAYO CHRIS

AYINDE FOLORUNSHOP is the same person as OBI AYINDE. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OBILANA AYINDE FOLORUNSHO.. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks & the general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AKANMU TEMITOPE BOLATITO, Now wish to be known and addressed as, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEBISI TEMITOPE BOLATITO. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SIMEON ANAYO OGBUEHI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SIMEON ANAYO CHRIS. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note

GOODMEN SOCIAL CLUB

My name was WRONGLY writeen as OMENTHU RITA CHIOMA, instead of OMENIHU RITA CHIOMA, DATE OF BIRTH: 10TH OCTOBER, 1981. All former document remain valid. General public note

OLUWAFOLAKEMI EBUNOLA OSIFESO

I was formally known and addressed as OLUWAFOLAKEMI EBUNOLA ROBERTS. Now I wish to be known and addressed as OLUWAFOLAKEMI EBUNOLA OSIFESO. All former document remain valid. General public take note

SILIFATU ABDULLAHI is the same person as HAJIYA SILIFATU SULE . All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks & the general public take note.

KAPPA DELTAPI EDUCATION SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

ADESEYE AYODELE SUNDAY

GIWA OMOLARA MUTIAT

OGBU OKORIE FRIDAY

Formerly known and addressed as ADESEYE AYODELE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESEYE AYODELE SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OGBU OKORIE ORI, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBU OKORIE FRIDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANYALI MARY NDIDI I, formerly known and addressed as Okonkwo Mary Ndidi now wish to be known and addressed as Anyali Mary Ndidi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I , formerly known and addressed as Miss CHIKA CYNTHIA OKONKWO now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs CHIKA CYNTHIA MADOJEMU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS CHIKA CYNTHIA MADOJEMU

CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

CHIDI FESTUS ONYERE

I, formerly known and addressed as INUSA ALI with wrong date of birth as 31/07/1975, now wish to be known, called and addressed as INUSA SAADU with correct date of birth as 01/01/1995. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Victor Chinedu Onyere now wish to be known and addressed as Chidi Festus Onyere. And that my correct date of birth is 12/3/1975. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

THE CHRIST REDEEMED CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH IPARADA AYO

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1.AMAKO PRINCE OSINACHI 2.OGU JOHN IKECHUKWU 3.IWUNZE HENRY IFEANYI 4.UKATTA UGONNA FREDOLINE

TRUSTEES: 1. Prof. Mkpa Agu Mkpa 2. Prof. Uche Grace Emetarom 3. Prof. Okpete Rosaline Kanu 4. DR ABIODUN OLUMIDE AYENI 5. DR. ANGELA CHEKWUBE EKOH- NWEKE

TRUSTEES 1. PROPHET OMOWUMI SAMUEL BABAFEMI 2. SNR/ L. EVANG. DAKEJA DEBORAH MODUPE 3. DEACONESS OMOWUMI OLUBUSAYO DOLAPO 4. SUP. AP MICHEAL OLUSEGUN OMOWUMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS AND SOCIETY AT LARGE. 2.TO LIVE A GOOD AND EXEMPLARY LIFE AS GOD FEARING PEOPLE. 3.TO HELP THE LESS PRIVELEDGED. Any objections to the registration should be forwarded within 28 days of this publication to The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIM: To improve the welfare of members and maintain professional fellowship

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations 2. To evangelize and win souls for Christ 3. To awaken people to knowledge of God’s word

Any objections to the registration should be forwarded within 28 days of this publication to The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, 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 TRUSTEES

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THE CITY OF THE LORD CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS

TRUSTEES 1. MR. ESEIMIEGHAN TEKIENA THANKGOD - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. ATETEDAYE OLAMIPOSI TIMOTHY -SECRETARY 3. DR. FECHABO CLIFF CHARLES -MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO ENCOURAGE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AMONG YOUTH OR STUDENTS. 2. TO ORGANIZE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AD HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR DIPAMO LELEI - CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR MRS. FLOURISH IBIFURO LELEI -SECRETARY 3. MR. PREYE BOLEIGHA -MEMBER

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

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. PREACHING AND TEACHING GODS HOLY WORDS 2. ORGANIZATION OF GOSPEL OUTREACHES

SIGNED :SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF COMPLETE PROPERTY DOCUMENTS BELONGING TO RISIKAT LEDIJU. FEMALE, MUSLIM, NIGERIA CITIZEN OF BLOCK 89 FLAT 2 IPONRI HOUSING ESTATE, SURU-LERE, LAGOS STATE. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURNED TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THE ROCK OF GOD GOSPEL MISSION INTERNATIONAL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MISSION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. APOSTLE ASUKWO IMOH OBONOKUT - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. SENIOR PASTOR (MRS.) ROSE IMOH OBONOKUT. 3. SENIOR PASTOR ENAMIDEM OKUIBOM EMA -SECRETARY. 4. BROTHER SILAS IMOH OBONOKUT. 5. SISTER GOODNEWS EFFIONG IMADU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST TO ALL MANNER OF PEOPLE. 2. TO PROVIDE CHARITY TO THE NEEDY. 3. TO ESTABLISH BIBLE INSTITUTIONS TO AID SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UDEME UMANAH ESQ. SOLICITOR.

ENCOUNTER BIBLE CHURCH INTERNATIONAL 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. NWOGU CHRISTIAN JB 2. NWOKO KINGSLEY EJIKE 3. NWOGU CHINYERE CHARITY 4. NWAWOM UDO 5. NDUBUEZE INNOCENT CHUKWU 6. CHIKEZIE PEACE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE WORD OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE REDEEMED ROYAL FAMILY OF GOD ASSEMBLY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, REV. ENEMUOCHUKWU JUDE O. 2, EVANG. EZEAKABEKWE GLADYS N. 3, MRS ENEMUOCHUKWU MAUREEN UCHENNA 4, EZETE AUGUSTA UJU 5, ENEMUOCHUKWU JUDE OLUAKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PLACES IN THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

BIRAIDU UNITY FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES 1. PHARMACIST TAIRU SHUAIBU 2. PHARMACIST SANI ALIKALI 3. MRS PAULINE AJANYA 4. SURVEYOR ISAAC AGBANWA 5. ALHAJI MIKHAIL ISAH 6. DR. OGU SUNNY ENEMAKU 7. SAMSON ALHAJI SHUAIBU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, LOVE AND UNITY AMONGST ALL CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF BIRAIDU DISTRICT. 2. TO ATTRACT DEVELOPMENT TO BIRAIDU COMMUNITIES. 3. TO ERADICATE POVERTY BY EMPOWERING MEMBERS.. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED :O. B. ENEMAKU ESQ. (ROYAL CITY ADVOCATES) 08033120518

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION SALES!!

THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF SCRAP MOTORS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, DIOBU DIVISION, PORT HARCOURT, OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. 1. ONE SCRAP OLD SALOON JETTA WITHOUT REG. NO. 2. ONE SCRAP BORA SALOON CAR WITHOUT REG. NO. 3. ONE SCRAP ROVERS SALOON CAR REG. NO. RGM 750 AA. 4. ONE SCRAP KIA REG. NO. RUM 207 CB 5. TWO SAMSUNG HANDSETS, ONE LAPTOP, TWO CARTONS OF HAND GLOVES, MOTOR BATTERY, SACK BAG CONTAINING DAMAGED CLOTHES. 6. AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

CHART YOUR COURSE AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE 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. CHIEF SYLVER AFUFU (CHAIRMAN) 2. UGABI JOHN IBAK 3. EDEMA IROM 4. AGBAMA INAKWU A. 5. MICHAEL IKONG UNDIANDEYE 6. ELDER PETER UJONG 7. SYLVESTER NSA 8. PRINCE CELESTINE AWOR 9. HON. ANYAWHO SYLVANUS (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SOUL HUNTING EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, EZE OKORO SAMPSON 2, NWOKOCHA INNOCENT 3, EKE KALU AGWU 4, EZE OVOKE CHRISTOPHER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2 TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF GRACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

NEW CONCEPT HELP & EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AGUNBIADE GABRIEL BABAJIDE .............PRESIDENT. 2. ENEMALI SARDAUNA JOHN .................. SECRETARY. 2. ALABI OLUWOLE MICHAEL ....................TREASURER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PROVIDE HELP AND ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY AND THE LESS PRIVILEGE THROUGH FINANCIAL REFORM PROGRAMS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BIBLE BELIEVERS GLOBAL PENIEL ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST EDO GODFREY (PRESIDENT) 2. SPIFF TARI JOSEPH (SECRETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WORLDWIDE. 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: PRESIDENT

BABATUNDE ADEJUMO FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MR. BABATUNDE ADE ADEJUMO 2.MR. OYETUNDE KEJI ADEJUMO 3.MISS. OYEDOTUN SALEWA ADEJUMO - SECRETARY 4. EGNR. BANJO FATOKI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: I. SUPPORTING INDIGENT WITH FUNDS FOR EDUCATION ALL NIGERIA. II. EMPOWERING WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS. III. GIVING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE HEALTH CHALLENGES. IIII. HELPING THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: MR BABATUNDE ADE ADEJUMO THE CHAIRMAN.

NEHEMIAH RESTORES HOPE 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) EVANG. JULIANA OGWUCHE---PRESIDENT (2) ESHIRAMHE RUTH ROLAND (3) OBAJE OJO’AGO SARAH (SECETARY) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

JESUS PLACE INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES NAMES (1) ELIJAH SMILE EMMANUEL, CHAIRMAN (2) UKPAI JOHNSON, SECRETARY (3) JOHN VICTORIA, TREASURER (4) OMOKARO MATTHEW, MEMBER (5) ORJI NELSON, MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2 TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF GRACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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ZION GLORIOUS CITY EVANGELICAL CHURCH THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. APOSTLE OKPUM INYANG INYANG JP -PRESIDENT 2. REV JOY INYANG INYANG 3. APOSTLE BENJAMIN IBOK ETE-BONG 4. PASTOR GODWIN OTON 5. REV. USENOBONG OFFIONG UBOM 6. ELDER EMMANUEL EKANEM 7. REV. ANIEFIOK MARKSON EKANEM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORLDWIDE 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. CHINEDU NDUBUISI NWANKWO 08037662644

WARD TO WARD FOR ALL INITIATIVE

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. OKWORI ADA ELIZABETH 2. ALIYU MUAZU BABANGIDA 3. SUNDAY OLOFU KINGSMAN 4. HAJARA ZAKARI AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO MOBLIZE AND SENSITIZE THE COMMUNITY ON THE BENEFITS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHUKWUEMEKA UCHENNA SOLICITOR

SEASONED BIBLE CHURCH

DOMINION GRACE LOVE GOSPEL CENTRE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, APST. FRANK UKAEGBU OKWUCHUKWU 2, MRS CHINYERE CHRISTIANA OKWUCHUKWU 3, EVANG. ONYEBUCHI CHARLES ONYEBUCHI 4, APST. CHUKWUJINDU FIDELIS 5, APST. VINCENT O. SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PLACES IN IN THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

THE YORUBA CHRISTIAN MINISTERS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. REV. ADETUNJI OLUSEGUN ABIONA 2. EVANG. EBENEZER SALAKO 3. PASTOR SAMUEL ADEBAMIJI 4. PASTOR KEHINDE ABAYOMI AJAYI 5. RT. REV. SUCCESS IBIKUNBLE OKE AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL 2. OPEN AIR CRUSADE AND INDOOR REVIVAL SERVICES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GENEROSITY EQUATION FOUNDATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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. INOKOBA PREYE PRINCESS 2. INOKOBA ANDREW TUATIN 3. ENGR. TUNDE FALUYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR 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 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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) IYABO AJOKE EMMANUEL 2) PROPHETESS BEATRICE ADETOKUNBO OLUWA 3) GBENGA FEMI AKANNI 4) MOJISOLA TITILAYO ADERINTO 5) OMOLOLA MARIAM OYETUNJI 6) DEACONESS ADESOLA ANIKE BALOGUN 7) DEACON ISRAEL S.G. BALOGUN AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

IN CHRIST MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: ADDAE JOSEPH EMMANUEL ABUH AKPAH ANSAH SAMUEL OPOKU ERIC MENSAH BONSU THOMPSON EBIGBE BEAUTY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOOD TIDINGS AND RECONCILIATION OF LOST SOULS UNTO GOD. 2.TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY 3. TO TAKE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD 4. THE QUEST FOR SALVATION AS THE KEY TO HAPPINESS IN DAILY LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

YABI RURAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (YABIRDI) 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. YAHAYA YAKUBU 2. HARUNA JARMAI 3. GARBA YAKUBU 4. KHADIJA MOHAMMED GALADIMA 5. JUMMAI ISA SHEHU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO RAISE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE ON AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES. 2. TO PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION VOCATIONAL AND TRAINING OF LESS PRIVILEGED AND OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. 3. TO ELIMINATE GENDER INEQUALITIES IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 4. TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF RUAL PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST THE MIRACLE MISSION INT’L

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, PROPHETESS CHIUTUTU MABEL IFEOMA 2, NNALO CHIJIOKE EMMANUEL 3, KALU ELIJAH EKESON 4, REV. VALENTINE EBELE MBACHU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO MINISTER THE GIFTS OF GRACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO PEOPLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

CHRIST REVIVAL CHAPEL OF TRANSFORMATION 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. BISHOP JOSHUA KPOABARI NWIUE 2. REV. LUCKY EFEELOO BIILOO 3. REV. (EVANG.) BIIRAGBARA GODSPOWER NNAA (PH.D) 4. REV. BARIKPE SHEDRACH NWAAGHOR 5. REV MONDAY DORNUBARI SILAS NWIBERE 6. REV. JACOB NKANA 7. ELDER ELIJAH BURE

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SAVEWORD ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, REV. OBASIGWE CHIDIMMA PAULINUS 2, PST. OBASIGWE AUGUSTINA NKECHI 3, EVANG. JOSEPH TOCHUKWU NWEKE 4, EVANG. VICTOR ONYEMA NWEZE 5, BRO. SHEBUT NIMTIM PETEP AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PLACES IN THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

VICTORIOUS KINGDOM POWER MINISTRY INT’L

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. GLADYS EHINOMA -CHAIRMAN/GENERAL OVERSEER 2. LUGARD AGBONS EHINOMA -SECRETARY 3. FEMI PIUS -PROVOST 4. DORIS KENNETH -MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS TO ALL MANKIND 2. TO ENGAGE IN CHARITY ACTIVITIES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CS NOMINEES 08023246493

JESUS IS LORD GLOBAL REVIVAL FELLOWSHIP THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, EVANG. EMMA PYNE 2, MRS TINA EMMANUEL 3, AYEGBA EMMANUEL 4, CHIMEZIE GODWIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2. TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PLACES IN THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

HOLY ANGEL’S VOICE BIBLE MINISTRY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, NWAFOR KINGSLEY 2, UGOCHUKWU IFEYINWA 3, ORAH MAUREEN 4, NWANKWO OBIAGELI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST ROUND THE GLOBE 2, TO ESTABLISH A BIBLE BASED CHURCH WITH BRANCHES PLANTED IN MANY PLACES OF THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. ARINZE J. UZOCHUKWU 08038466838 (SOLICITOR)

ASSOCIATION OF DRIVING SCHOOLS OPERATORS IN YOBE 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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD WORD WIDE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES : 1. BAGANA ALH. MODU 2. ABDULKADIR IBRAHIM 3. ALH DANLADI GARBA 4. ALH IBRAHIM DUNGUJE 5. ABBATI ALH JAJI 6. SALISU BUKAR 7. HARUNA EKILIMA 8. KOLOMI MOHD KK AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO FOSTER UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS. TO PROMOTE SAFETY IN DRIVING ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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STAR OF ABRAHAM RENEWAL 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PETER SUNDAY EDE - CHAIRMAN (2) MERCY N. EDENNAMANI - SECRETARY (3) EMMANUEL RICHARD ABANDY (4) FORTUNATUS OLUEBUBE E. (5) ANGELA OLUMMA EJIOFOR (6) CHARLES EDEH OKAIBE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO TELL WORLD 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 BY SECRETARY

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TOPFLYERS PROGRESSIVES ASSOCIATION 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 TRUSTEED ARE: 1. MR. IDORNIGIE STEVE OMOKHAPE OSIKHENA 2. MR. ADEMOLA ADEWALE 3. MR. ADEDEJI ABIMBOLA ABAYOMI 4. MRS. SIGBEKU TITILAYO RUKAYAT 5. MR. BABATUNDE ADEBOWALE OLUWATOYIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE SARI-IGANMU SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS COMMUNITY AS A MARK FOR CONTINUAL ENCOURAGEMENT OF HARD WORK. 2. TO DRIVE A COMMON FRONT TO APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS/TUTORS WHO THROUGH THEIR DILIGENCE AND LIMITED RESOURCES CONTRIBUTED IMMENSELY TO OUR CAREER FOUNDATION. 3. GIVING BACK TO SARI-IGANMU SECONDARY SCHOOL VIA COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND SPECIFIC STUDENT EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES. 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

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THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER THE PART “C” OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. DR. AUGUSTINE IKECHUKWU NWOKORO 2. EVANG. MRS PEACE NWOKORO 3. MR PRINCEWILL ETE EKAAKAA YANWI 4. PASTOR VINCENT AYO OKOH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (I) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (II) TO BUILD UP GODLY CHARACTER IN THE LIVES OF MEN THROUGH THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD AND HOLY SPIRIT. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR- GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: REV. DR. AUGUSTINE IKECHUKWU NWOKORO

COMMAND SECONDARY SCHOOL IPAJA LAGOS CLASS OF 1994 THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ALUMNI HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. DAVID ENOMA - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. WOLE JOHN - VICE-CHAIRMAN 3. MRS. NGOZI OKONTA - TREASURER 4. ABIMBOLA ENIOLA - BALOGUN - MEMBER 5. ANTHONIA EKE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF MEMBERS. 2. TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF OUR ALMA MATER. 3. TO ASSIST THE SCHOOL IN AREAS OF WELFARE OF THE STUDENTS AND STAFF. 4. TO CREATE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS. 5. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE POLICIES AMONGST MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MARIANA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS TO THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

E-BASED SOCIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION 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).OGUNBASE ADEWUNMI OBAFEMI === CHAIRMAN (2). OGUNBASE OLUWATOFUNMI ADEBOMI == SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF EDUCATION IN THE SOCIETY. 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: CHAIRMAN.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. NWOBODO STELLA CHINONYELU 2. EMMANUEL AJAKPOVI 3. CHIKEZIE OHABUENYI ASADU 4. CHRIS IKEOHA 5. ASOGWA, CHINEDU PATRICK - SECRETARY 6. ADOLPHUS EGWUONWU 7. UCHENNA ODIH 8. NNAEMEKA PASCHAL CHIME 9. PATRICK OGBOLU ODUAH 10. OZOEMENAM PETER OHAGWU - CHAIRMAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FORM STRONG RELATIONSHIP AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MEMBERS. 3. TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE ESUT COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT IN ITS ACADEMIC PURSUIT AND TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMMES OF THE SAID DEPARTMENT 4. TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH, LEARNING, TEACHING AND PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING AMONG MEMBERS. 5. TO COLLABORATE WITH ESUT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE THE SAID . ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CAC, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ALAT OLADIMEJI FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALATISHE TAOFEEK OLADIMEJI. 2. OYETI AZEEZ OLASUNKANMI 3. OLUDIPE OLUSEGUN. 4. SUNDAY EKPEDEME BEN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CATER FOR THE BASIC CLOTHING NEEDS OF CHILDREN 2. TO REDUCE THE EXPOSURE OF THE GIRL CHILD TO PAEDOPHILIA ACTS 3. TO IMPROVE AND BETTER THE LIFE OF CHILDREN 4. TO CONDUCT TRAINING AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL BOOST THE CONFIDENCE OF LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN 5. TO EMPOWER LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN THROUGH DIFFERENT EVENTS AND INITIATIVES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

DIOCESAN SPECIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTRE NNEWI THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES 1. RT REV PROF. GODWIN IZUNDU OKPALA - CHAIRMAN 2. BARR CHIJIOKE NWANKWO -SECRETARY 3. VEN DR GODWIN EGBUNAM AGBA 4. HON. SIR ANTHONY ATUEYI OBI 5. DR BENSON UDEALO CHIZOBA AGHAZU 6. SIR FELIX OKECHUKWU (JP) 7. MRS LOIS NWANGWU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO CREATE PLATFORM FOR SKILL ACQUISITION 2. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED :SECRETARY

CAVEAT EMPTOR ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES BELONGING TO THE ESTATE OF ABDULRAHIM DIEKOLADE IYANDA ADESOPE 1. NO 9 BOLAJI BANWO STREET AGUDA SURULERE (LAGOS STATE) 2. MARO GUEST HOUSE KLM-3 ISEYIN-OYO ROAD ALONG ODO-OMU ISEYIN-OYO (OYO STATE) 3. AN UNCOMPLETED BUILDING AT AROMOKALA’S COMPOUND, OKE-EYIN QUARTERS ISEYIN OYO STATE 4. A PIECE OF LAND SITUATED AT OBERE AREA OFF OKEHO ROAD ISEYIN-OYO (OYO STATE)

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We have procedures of resolving crisis – APC Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe All Progressives

Congress (APC) has said that according to the laid down rules of the party, there are procedures of resolving internal crisis which makes the party more unique and formidable. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi speaking to journalists at the Secretariat of the party on Tuesday said: “It is imperative to state that our great party has laid down procedures of resolving any internal dispute. “Our attention has been drawn to recent developments in the All Progressives Congress, Cross River state chapter and for the avoidance of doubt; The state executive of our chapter in Cross River state led by Sir John

Ochalla is the duly recognized executive of the state”. Mallam Abdullahi who condemned in totality, the activities of Friday 2nd to 6th February, 2018 in which some party members allegedly broke in, vandalized, occupied the state secretariat and allegedly claim that there is a change in leadership of the state executive committee also warned: “All perpetrators of this illegality and acts if gross indiscipline causing undue disaffection amongst party faithful shall be investigated and prosecuted in line with the constitution of our great party. “We appeal to all our teeming members to be calm, law abiding and loyal to Sir John Ochalla led state executive committee as the party is poised to resolving all contending issues in the state”, he said.

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Buhari practices nuclear nepotism - Secondus Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe National Chair-

man of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Prince Uche Secondus says that Nigeria is going through what they never bargained for in All Progressives Congress APC, administration with its nuclear nepotism form of government. The PDP boss told the party’s caucus at the National Assembly on Tuesday, that all hands must be on deck to save this country from APC whose administration has become a monumental disaster. According to a statement issued by the Media adviser to the National Chairman, Ike Abonyi,

Prince Secondus who led other members of the National Working Committee NWC of the party to the National Assembly said they came to rub minds and see how “we can save this country. “I have come with members of the NWC of our party to thank you for the mandate you gave us at the successful National Convention last year and to charge you to redouble your efforts for the eventual humiliation of APC in 2019. “National Assembly is the centre of national politics; Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gun powder waiting to explode; only the PDP can save it.

Secondus said that Nigerians have seen what they never bargained for in the last 32 months of APC administration, “people are being killed on daily basis, nuclear nepotism is in vogue, you have to come from Daura to be appointed into a federal position. “This is the time for all to stand up to save this country and all eyes are on PDP to lead the way, I am ready and determined even to be arrested for us to regain our liberty in this land. “What we have ruling Nigeria today at the Villa is a broken party and a broken government, spiritually APC has already left the villa, what we are to fine tune is to see to

the physical accomplishment” he said. The PDP Chairman charged its NASS members to brace up to the challenges ahead since they are the leaders of the party at the grassroots. He assured them that the NWC under his leadership is determined to take appropriate and right decisions “we are not going to be in Wadata, we are taking the party to the grassroots where the true owners are” The meeting was attended by all PDP members in the Senate and House of Representatives including the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, the Minority Senate leader Godswill Akpabio.

UNN Crisis: Non-teaching staff workers vow to stop matriculation Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Joint Action Com-

mittee (JAC) of the University of Nigeria Nsukka has began the process of stopping the fourth coming Saturday matriculation for the fresher’s as a result of the ongoing nationwide by the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). In a peaceful protest round the university on Wednesday, workers numbering over 2000 chanting solidarity songs warned staff and students to disregard the planned matriculation slated for Saturday. Addressing workers of the

university, the JAC chairman Mr. Paul Erua said they have drawn the battle line and there is no going back. He said, “Matriculation is the statutory function of the none-teaching staff and because we are on a nationwide strike, the matriculation cannot hold until the strike is called off. “We will deal with any of the faculty officers that sabotage our effort”, he said. Erua lamented that the Vice Chancellor had breached the MoU he signed with JAC. “We have had enough of the Vice Chancellor; he is not an honest man. He violated the three MoU we entered with him. “The VC has taken the nationwide strike personal by arresting me without any cogent reason. “Police recently invaded

Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (sixth right), with General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Enobong Okon Udoh (sixth left); Commander 9 Mechanized Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Brigadier Elias Attu (fifth right); Commissioner for Works & Infrastructure, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya (fourth right); Attorney General/Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem (third right); Permanent Secretary, Office of Chief of Staff, Mr. Oluseyi Whenu (second right); Executive Secretary/C.E.O, Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Abdurrazaq Balogun (fifth left); Commander, 81 Division, Military Intelligence, Brigadier General T.J Kareem (fourth left) and other Military Officers during the GOC’s courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Ikeja.... on Wednesday,

New CP vows to flush out criminals from Bayelsa Chris Eze, Yenagoa

ÏÏÏThe new Commission-

er of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Mr. Don Awunah has warned criminals, their collaborators and sponsors to urgently leave the state, as the Police Command in the state under his watch is prepared to flush them out. The new Commissioner of Police gave the warning on Wednesday when he led other top officers of the Command on a courtesy call to Governor Seriake Dickson in Government House, Yenagoa.

Awunah, who described the people of the state as police and law enforcement friendly, commended Governor Dickson for prioritizing security of lives and property in the last six years of his crime rate in the state. While lambasting those who politicize crime, the new CP who described himself as New Sheriff in town also called on the people of the state to collaborate with the Police, to ensure that every citizen of the state is protected at all times, warning that the Command would be

RE: NOTICE OF MEETING

Sequel to the recent announcement broadcast on FAAJI 106.5FM, by Chief Mutairu Owoeye & Company Ltd inviting the entire Occupants/ Landlords of Abudu Village, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, Ogun State for a meeting on Saturday, 10th February, 2018 in respect of Land issues. The Landlords and residents of Abudu Village, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, hereby rejected the meeting invitation and informed Messre Mutairu Owoeye & Company Ltd that hearing of the Lands case is already in the High Court of Ogun State, Court 1, Ota since 2015 (Suite No: HCT/222/15) and implore the Announcer to meet the entire Occupants of Abudu Village, in the High Court Ota during the next sitting on March 8, 2018. Announcer: Landlords of Abudu Village, Ado-Odo Ota LGA, Ogun State.

tough on crime and criminality. “Your Excellency, in crime management and control, the people are an essential element, it is very evident that, the government and people of Bayelsa State are police and law enforcement friendly. No Police formation in the world can succeed without the assistance, support and involvement of the people” Also, the Commandant of the Nigeia Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Godwin Nwachukwu visited Governor Dickson for the first

time, since assumption of duty in the State two months ago. In his remarks, Nwachukwu commended the Restoration Government for the good working relationship with the Corps.

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED ON THE 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2003 AT THE MARRIAGE REGISTRY, ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, IKOTUN, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA BETWEEN THE PETITIONER OMOBOLANLE OMOWUNMI OLOMO AND THE RESPONDENT DAVID ADEYEMI OLOMO BE DISSOLVED BY REASON AND FACTS THAT THE MARRIAGE HAD BROKE DOWN DUE TO ABANDON HIS FAMILY. AND BECAME ABSOLUTE ON THE 3RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 2017.

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Report any extortion to appropriate authorities, LASTMA GM tells motorists

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gos State Government ordering Local Government traffic officials to vacate roads in the State and desist from controlling and enforcing traffic laws is still very much in force, General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olawale Musa has said. Addressing motorists and commuters at the agency’s head office in Oshodi who had come to complain about the excessive activities of Local Government traffic officials who operate in mufti, Musa said for the avoidance of doubt, the order is still operational on all roads in the State. The complainants had besieged LASTMA’s office to report the activities of Local Government traffic officials

operating in mufti who were fond of arresting and towing their vehicles to Local Government offices and facilities. According to them, many motorists have become victims of the said Local Government traffic officials’ arbitrariness, lack of respect for rule of laws, assault, and illegal apprehension of vehicles, outright extortion and humiliation across the State. One of the motorists, Otunba Olawale Yunusa, who spoke on behalf of the complainants, said if remain unchecked, the activities of the said Local Government traffic officials were capable of disrupting free flow of traffic, social economic progress of the State, as well as undermine government’s efforts toward boosting tourism and security. Responding, Musa said LASTMA had been inun-

dated with motorists’ complaints about the activities of such unscrupulous elements, saying that the ban on the activities of Local Government traffic officials from controlling and enforcing traffic laws across the State was a government response to clarion call to curb their nefarious activities. According to him, “The Local Government traffic officials are in the habit of displaying lack of professionalism in their conduct; they are improperly tutored in the act of managing traffic; they are ill-structured and dis-organised, and they lack respect for motorists and members of the public. “Many of them are attached to aprons of vested narrow interest and coupled with the fact that the whole arrangement is more of job for

the boys and therefore operate in anything goes manner.” While assuring members of the public that the proscription of the activities of the said LG traffic officials by the current administration stands, Musa enjoined motorists accosted by such officials not to yield to their intimidation and demand for money irrespective of location being taken to. He said: “We have been consistent in our position that no other government official at the State and Local Government level is assigned statutory responsibility of controlling and managing traffic in the State outside the traffic officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Therefore, motorists and commuters should not yield to demand of any individual not in LASTMA

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State (middle), Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Olatokunbo Olopade (3rd left), Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olumide Ayeni (3rd right) with members of the Judicial Service Commission, Barr. Abayomi Omoyinmi (left), Mr. Folu Oguntade (right), Barr. Biyi Otegbeye (2nd left) and Mrs. Yemisi Akanni (2nd right), when the members of the commission were sworn in Abeokuta...on Wednesday

Lagos reads riot acts to Orphanage homes ÏÏÏFollowing

the recent discovery of an illegal orphanage home in Igando area of the State on Tuesday, the Lagos State Government has issued a 14-day ultimatum to operators of unregistered Orphanages and Homes in the State for registration or risk forfeiture of their facilities. The State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, who made the disclosure, stated that the Enforcement Unit of the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, acting on an informa-

tion received from the Lagos Police Command, Gender Unit, Ikeja visited the illegal orphanage at 3, Alhaji Jimoh Sodiq Street, Igando and took custody of three pregnant teenagers and two children at the location before it was sealed. Dabiri opined that the existence of illegal Orphanages and Homes not duly registered with government makes such facilities susceptible to unscrupulous practices capable of negatively affecting the image of the State government and the putting their clients at risk.

He stated that henceforth there shall be no more hiding place for owners of illegal Homes that fail to adhere to regulatory standards set for orphanages, motherless babies and correctional homes in the State. According to him, “It is mandatory for all orphanages, homeowners and operators in Lagos State to register with Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development; those who are yet to do so must comply within 14 days from now to forestall closure of such illicit homes”. The Commissioner stated

that after preliminary investigations on the sealed home, it was discovered that the Orphanage does not have the approval of the State Government to commence activities as the operators had earlier been denied the certificate of operation due to unavailability of necessary facilities. However, the operator of Holy Infant Orphanage, Mrs. Binta Adebayo who claimed that she was still processing the certificate of operation with the State government, denied running the Home with an ulterior intention.

uniform to take advantage of them.” Besides, the LASTMA boss said the agency was determined to sustain and improve on the existing tempo, reduce travel time and maintain discipline among the traffic officials. He said over 12 people have been arrested by a special team set up to curb such nefarious activities in the last one month, just as he advised motorists to report anybody

not in LASTMA uniform attempting to arrest or extort them to the nearest police station or any other law enforcement Agency. It would be recalled that the State Government, in efforts to improve traffic control, had recruited additional traffic officials and provided LASTMA with additional patrol vehicles, power bikes, training of personnel and materials of controlling and managing traffic.

Ex-militants raise the alarm over plot to derail amnesty programme Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏEx-militants from Edo,

Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo and Delta states, on Tuesday, raised the alarm over plot by group of persons (Names Withheld) to remove the head of Onshore Education Unit, Major Hassan Kesiena Mowarin ( rtd.) from the office of the Amnesty Programme of the federal government. Leader of the group, from Atangbala Camp, Mr. Atangbala One raised the allegation while briefing newsmen in Benin City, the Edo State capital. He said since Mowarin assumed office as the head of the Onshore Education Unit of the Amnesty Programme of the federal government, he has brought his wealth of knowledge to bear leading to the tremendous improvement witnessed in the scheme. The ex-militant boss said that his choice of Major Hassan Kesiena Mowarin (rtd) by President Muhammadu Buhari is a clear indication that the current leadership of the country means well for the people of the Niger Delta region. The Ex-militant leader who expressed confidence in Major Hassan Kesiena Mowarin ( rtd.) said his good work gave him an edge over others alleging that, some few individual do not want him there as the head of the Onshore Education Unit of the Amnesty Programme. Atangbala said that in order to make sure that those who are true beneficiaries of the Amnesty Programme are selected for the scheme, Maj. Mowarin have been fighting tirelessly against the commercialization of admission process for amnesty sponsorship which was supposed to be free for the genuine delegates for the program but has since been

hijacked by a cabal of some few persons who sell the beneficiary codes of the poor children of the Niger Delta to their cronies. Atangbala further alleged that the few cabal in the system are bent on tarnishing the good name of Major Hassan Kesiena Mowarin (rtd) adding that Mowarin has vigour and the ability to ensure that the scheme lives up to its billings and those who are true beneficiaries of the scheme are given their rights. “The few cabals who do not mean well for the people of the region have gone as far as paying for on-line media, smear publications and also paying some uninformed persons to stage protest against him all in attempt to remove him and continue with their money business” Atangbala said . The ex-militant added that he obviously fought against their corrupt practices and on that reason, they have embarked on a smear campaign against his person because they have already collected so much money from the poor children and now, have to deliver otherwise. He however pleaded with the President Muhammadu Buhari not to listen to those calling for his (Mowarin) removal as those who are doing that do not mean well for the people. Also speaking, the Commander of Oswo Camp, Mr. Carewe Eyesiwie and the chief priest of the camp, Mr. Peter Young, thanked the presidency for the choice of Major Mowarin (rtd )as the head of the Onshore Education Unit of the Amnesty Programme adding that since he came on board, the people of the Niger Delta region under the Amnesty scheme have had course to be thankful to the president for his genuine concern for the region.

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WAEC blacklists 47 schools for exam malpractice in Kogi Idris Ahmed,Lokoja

ÏÏÏ The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has barred forty seven Secondary schools in Kogi state as its examination centres over alleged examination malpractice. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology Mrs Rosemary Osinkoya disclosed to newsmen during a media parley to review activities of her ministry. She noted that the. Ministry will partner with WAEC to enforce the ban to serve as deterrent to others assuring that Students of these institutions would be transferred to other schools to write their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSSCE).

Osinkoya also disclosed that the Ministry is carrying out holistic reforms by putting in place structures that will prevent people from operating miracle centres stating that the ministry has given stern directive to schools from admitting students into SSS3. While reeling out achievements of the ministry in the last two years, the Commissioner said the state has progressed steadily on the academic ladder which galvanised the state to taking third position in the last NECO SSSCE examination. She challenged wealthy indigenes of the state that do not care to invest in education infrastructures, adding that corporate organisations making huge profits in the state have

also refused to plough back parts of their profits for educational advancement. “For instance, if you go to the Bayero University Kano, you will see state of the arts buildings and laboratory centres built and donated by Dangote group of Companies. Unfortunately, Kogi from which the company is making huge fortunes has nothing to plough back to our schools as their Corporate Social Responsibility. “Our wealthy indigenes have not toed the line of corporate organisations for not adopting and owning schools within their communities and the state at large. Educating our children and wards should be everybody’s business. I urged our citizens to invest in the

education as government alone cannot adequately fund it”, the Commissioner appealed. Osinkoya lamented that the continuous dwindling of revenue from the Federation Accounts coupled with competitive needs of other sector of the economy have brought the educational sector to its knees and therefore urged stakeholders to come to the aid of education in Kogi state. She stated further that the ministry under her watch will expedite work on the six designated Unity Secondary schools across the three senatorial zones of the state stressed that the four technical schools would be revamped and restructured to meet the technical manpower needs of the state.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), presents souvenirs to General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Enobong Okon Udoh during the GOC’s courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Ikeja, on Wednesday

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Glo offers subscriboners n-stop browsing at Valentine ÏÏÏTelecoms giant, Glo-

bacom, has announced a new promo that will allow subscribers buy LTE smartphones at superdiscounted prices in February and enjoy non-stop browsing in the spirit of Valentine. The offer commenced on February 5th and lasts until the 19th day of the month. It will be available on the Huawei Y311 smartphone now reduced to N25, 000 from N37, 000 and the Huawei Y511 reduced to N36, 000 from N45, 000. While those who buy the Y311 phone will have access to 3.13GB of free data monthly for four months, those who purchase the Huawei Y511 will enjoy 4.5GB data for four months. Globacom said the promo will avail Nigerians the opportunity to buy gifts with enduring benefits for their loved ones. “The fact that the freebies last for four months means that subscribers can enjoy the non-stop browsing before and long after Valentine’s Day”, the company explained. Globacom had in the past given out fantastic prizes to subscribers in its Valentine promos, including an all-expense-paid trip to the exotic Obudu Cattle Ranch resort in

N-Power: Plateau receives N87m monthly trains over 3,000 youths By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

Security: Ambode vows to scale up support for military operations ÏÏÏLagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed the readiness of his administration to support and scale up the operations of the Nigerian Army against kidnapping, smuggling, armed robbery, illegal oil bunkering and other security challenges in the State. Speaking at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Enebong Okon Udoh on courtesy visit, Governor Ambode said though a lot had been achieved in

securing the State in the last 32 months, the State Government would nonetheless continue to support military operations designed to ensure residents go about their social and economic activities without let or hindrance. He said as a government, security had been the major pillar of his administration upon which the economic growth of the State was built, adding that he remained committed to sustain the successes recorded so far. “As an administration, we have always said that security is the real major foundation of the economic growth of Lagos

and it has been proven in the last two and a half years. I have had the cooperation of all the security agencies in Lagos; they have worked together and there has been a lot of collaboration and improvement. “I want to also say that I am going to scale up the activities of ‘Operation Mesa’ and I welcome the idea to set up new Army units that tackle issues that relate to kidnapping, smuggling and all the vices that we have. I am also very excited that we will soon have the presence of the Army in most of those areas that we are having troubles such as Ikorodu,

Epe, among others so that we take security down to the people. “There is already a division in Badagry and I just believe strongly that with the collaboration that we are renewing, Lagosians are going to benefit more from what we are doing and with the security apparatus in the right place at the right time, everybody can go about their economic and social activities and then we have a peaceful year ahead of us. I believe strongly that Nigeria is going to be better off as long as we sustain security and peace in Lagos,” Governor Ambode said.

Cross River State. The special Valentine Promo coincides with the new data regime recently announced by the company confirming Globacom as the network with the biggest and best data bundles in the market. Living up to its sobriquet as the grandmasters of data, Globacom disclosed in a press statement that the new bundles christened Unmatched Data will give all subscribers 25% bonus across all data plans for every amount of subscription. “This means that for new subscribers and those who renew before expiration of their plans, a N100 subscription, for instance, will fetch a total of 100MB; a N200 will get 262MB; a N500 will get 1GB and N 1,000 will get 2GB. Also N2, 000 will attract a 4.5GB data bundle; a N2500 subscription will attract 7.2GB data bundle. All figures include the 25% bonus”, Globacom explained. In addition to the unmatched data volumes, the data plans by Glo are the most competitive and comprehensive in the industry as all categories of subscribers have a wide category of plans to choose from, ranging from N25 to N20, 000 bundles.

The Social Investment Programme (SIP), otherwise known as N-Power, powered by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration, has currently placed 2,900 persons in Plateau on salary of N30,000 monthly, which translates to N87 million monthly received by the State from the federal government to execute this task. In her remarks Wednesday, during a Media Interactive Session with N-Power Beneficiaries, held in Jos, the Focal Person and the Executive Assistant to the Governor on SIP, Dr. Sumaye Hamza, said “2,900 persons are currently receiving their monthly allowance of N30, 000 making money pumped into Plateau to be N87 million per month”. Hamza said some beneficiaries have invested in farming, poultry, rearing

and cosmetology among others, adding that 8,970 candidates were pre-selected in the second batch of the programme and additional beneficiaries of 454 N-Build beneficiaries preselected and training materials already delivered to the designated centres. In his address, the Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong said over 3,000 youths have been engaged in various skills across the 17 Local Government Area and have received take-off materials. According to Lalong, “As a way of reinforcing the Economic Empowerment efforts by the federal government, my administration has given high priority to youth empowerment and we have embarked on a large scale youth empowerment in the 17 LGAs where over 3,000 youths have been trained in various skills and have received take-off materials; more are yet to come”, Lalong said.

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Between advertising practice, challenges, prevalent value proposition Page B6 Ekiti landlords to sue BEDC over outrageous billings, others Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

L-R: Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, speaker, Kano State House of Assembly; Abdulsamad Rabiu, chairman, BUA Group; Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Governor, Kano State, and Kabiru Rabiu, group executive director, BUA Group, during the courtsy visit of Kano State governor to BUA Group office in Lagos.

The Ekiti State Landlords Electricity Consumers’ Association , has threatened to sue the Benin Electricity Distribution Company(BEDC) over what it called , ‘outrageous and killing’ tariffs being imposed on them in the state by the electricity providers. They also alleged further that the BEDC was deliberately hoarding the prepaid meters, which were to be given out free, saying, this was done purposely to cheat the consumers so that “they can keep bringing their concocted, outrageous bill of electricity we did not use.” The landlords therefore, urged the company to make available to

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ICAN signs MoU with Caleb Sarsity to improve accounting knowledge Esther Taiwo The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), has concluded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Caleb University, Imota, Lagos under the Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI). Addressing staff, management and students of the University, ICAN President, Mr Mohammadu Zakari said MCATI aimed at dissemination of learning and deepening accounting education in Nigeria adding that the importance of accounting education cannot be overemphasised. He also stated that ICAN, which has a humble beginning of 215 members, now boasts of 42,283 chartered accountants and 22,592

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Associate accounting technicians who are very talented and ethically committed professionals working in every sphere of the country. “ICAN members hold very important positions in Nigeria. The MoU we are signing today is essentially a collaboration between Caleb University and ICAN whereby ICAN syllabus will be integrated with the University National Universities Commission approved syllabus for the University”, he said. The ICAN helmsman said the

MoU will also improve dissemination of accounting knowledge to students in order to improve their accounting experience. He added that it contains 16 subjects broken down into three levels namely: Foundation, Skilled and Professional levels. “ The syllabus covers a wide range of knowledge which an accountant us likely to encounter in the accounting world and it has a global accounting qualification “. Zakari also ensured the students that they will study us-

ing the Integrated ICAN NUC Approved Curriculum thus granted 11 subjects exemption which is the highest compared to the seven subjects exemption for universities that accredited by ICAN but not integrated into the NUC curriculum. “ After today’s MoU the students will be granted exemption from the foundation and skill levels and then qualified as Chartered accountants “, he said. He also said the signing of MoU has placed Caleb Univer-

sity as one of the best universities for training future accountants for Nigeria. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Daniel Ayandiji said Caleb University has embarked on deliberate path in building strong academic team by employing best brains in the industry , such as immediate past President of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria , Prof Teju Somorin and former President of the Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof Joseph Ajibola. He added that this is to build holistic students who will be good academically and industrially and be prepared for the world of work.

CSCS unveils 3-year growth plan ....leverages technology for process optimization, profitability

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc unveiled its three-year strategic plan that would leverage technology for process optimization and profitability in Lagos on Tuesday. Based on its previous two-year strategic plan from 2016 to 2017, CSCS recorded some major milestones, among which are the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Strate (South

Africa) and Central Depository and Settlement Corporation Limited (CDSC Kenya), achievement of Thomas Murray “A” rating (from “A“), full dematerialization of share certificates, the co-sponsoring of Centre Counter party (CCP) platform with other stakeholders and recently, the deployment of the state of the art new central securities depository clearing and settlement platform.

During his presentation, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer , Haruna Jalo-Waziri told the company’s stakeholders in Lagos at the unveiling of CSCS new threeyear strategy effective 2018 – 2020 that the three-year strategy would help keep the company in focus and provides a clear direction of where it is headed. He said this transformative strategy is predicated upon five strategic

pillars which are focused on technology, customer satisfaction, processes optimization, partnership through strategic alliances, and revenue growth. According to Jalo-Waziri, “based on our culture of continuous improvement, the technology pillar will focus on necessary technological improvements to ensure that the company delivers on its corporate goals and is proactive in embracing new and disruptive technologies, optimizing the use of innovative technology, instituting Straight Through Processes (STP) across all touch points and establishing e-learning platforms.”

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L-R: Caleb University VC, Prof Daniel Ayandiji, ICAN President, Isamaila Zakari and a member of ICAN Council, Ikorodu District, Reverend Samson Disu after signing the MoU.

Dangote trains 150 indigenous engineers on refining operations Simon Ugwu The management of Dangote Oil Refnery Company (DORC) has said that no fewer than 150 indigenous engineers have been trained in refinery operations in preparation for the take-off of its 650000 barrels per day refinery and petrochemical plants. Speaking to journalists during the presentation of the just returned of the batch of 22 engineers from Mumbai, India, Mr Mohan Kumar, Director, Human Capital Management and Project Support of DORC , said in Lagos, that a total of 150 fresh engineers have been trained to manage the operations of the refinery which is under construction. Kumar said that the young

engineers were trained at Bharat Petroleum Corporation limited in India, adding that the trained engineers had gathered fundamental practical knowledge about refinery. According to him, these engineers were recruited and trained to witness the building of the refinery from scratch. They spent two months in classroom training and three months on the job training. They were trained in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited by experts who have had over 45 years experience in refinery operations. The director said that the training becomes imperative due to the commitment of the Dangote Group to promote local content by developing indigenous capacity by which the engineers will also transfer the

skills acquired to other Nigerians when the refinery takes off. ``As part of plans to be a leading company in petroleum refining and petrochemicals, Dangote Oil Refnery Company (DORC), has trained 150 employees in the art of petroleum refining and petrochemicals. ``The 22 engineers arrived from Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Mumbai in India were the last set of the 150 employees trained in various areas of petroleum and petrochemical refining. Kumar said the decision of the management of Dangote to send the young graduates on a five months course to India was to equip the refinery with young Nigerians with the requisite skill to man on areas of refinery operations. He, however, emphasized

that additional 600 engineers will be sent for training before end of April. According to him, the refinery will produce 780 KTPA Polypropylene, 500 KTPA of Polyethylene while fertiliser project will produce 3.0 million metric tonnes per annum of Urea. ``The refinery will also have the largest sub-sea pipeline infrastructure in the world with capacity to handle three billion cubic metrit will recalls that Dangote refinery is expected to save Nigeria $12billion annual import substitution, create 4,000 direct jobs and crash prices of petroleum products after completion. The project is located in Lekki Free Trade Zone on a vast land mass of 2,200 hectares, an area eight times bigger than the entire Victoria Island in Lagos.

GLO offers subscribers non-stop browsing opportunity at Valentine Ladesope Ladelokun

Telecoms giant, Globacom, has announced a new promo that will allow subscribers buy LTE smartphones at superdiscounted prices in February and enjoy non-stop browsing in the spirit of Valentine. The offer will commence on February 5th and last until the 19th day of the month. It will be available on the Huawei Y311 smartphone now reduced to N25,000 from N37,000 and the Huawei Y511 reduced to N36, 000

from N45,000. While those who buy the Y311 phone will have access to 3.13GB of free data monthly for four months, those who purchase the Huawei Y511 will enjoy 4.5GB data for four months. Globacom said the promo will avail Nigerians the opportunity to buy gifts with enduring benefits for their loved ones. “The fact that the freebies last for four months means that subscribers can enjoy the non-stop browsing before and long after

Valentine’s Day”, the company explained. Globacom had in the past given out fantastic prizes to subscribers in its Valentine promos, including an all-expense-paid trip to the exotic Obudu Cattle Ranch resort in Cross River State. The special Valentine Promo coincides with the new data regime recently announced by the company confirming Globacom as the network with the biggest and best data bundles in the market.

Living up to its sobriquet as the grandmasters of data, Globacom disclosed in a press statement that the new bundles christened Unmatched Data will give all subscribers 25% bonus across all data plans for every amount of subscription. “This means that for new subscribers and those who renew before expiration of their plans, a N100 subscription, for instance, will fetch a total of 100MB; a N200 will get 262MB; a N500 will get 1GB and N

1,000 will get 2GB. “Also, N2, 000 will attract a 4.5GB data bundle; a N2500 subscription will attract 7.2GB data bundle. All figures include the 25% bonus”, Globacom explained. In addition to the unmatched data volumes, the data plans by Glo are the most competitive and comprehensive in the industry as all categories of subscribers have a wide category of plans to choose from, ranging from N25 to N20,000 bundle.

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landlords pre-paid meters to end the seemingly endless regime of extortion and arbitrary bills being slammed on the residents of the state. The association said these in a statement signed by its chairman, Ibukun Ogundipe and Pastor Seye C.O. and made available to journalist in Ado Ekiti on Friday. The body directed all the landlords in the state to be paying N3, 000 monthly charges until the prepaid meters are provided. It said it had directed his lawyer to file a suit against BEDC over this ‘unmitigated pain’ its membs are facing, and urged Consumer Protection Agency to call the company to order in the interest of the public. The statement reads: “This association has met several times on the unimaginable and wicked exploitation through outrageous and arbitrary billing of all electricity consumers who do not have prepaid meters in Ado Ekiti and environs. “Electricity generation and distribution no doubt, is the fulcrum on which any national development rest upon. Since the management of BEDC commence operation in Ekiti, we have observed the following: “Today, because many of us don’t have prepaid meters, the commonest bill now ranges between N10, 000 and N18,000 per month, even for one room apartment. , this is unacceptable and we reject this totally. “The outrageous billing does not in any way match the epileptic power supply of electricity , which has caused incalculable damage to our electrical appliances. “We have realized that all the communities maintain the electricity installations and replace components of transformers stolen by vandals . Each community has committed millions in this regard.

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Business News Alleged N5.5b debt: Court Summons Oba Otudeko to Testify in Honeywell, Ecobank Legal Tussle Peter Fowoyo A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Wednesday reiterated a summon served on the Chief Executive Officer, Honeywell group Plc, Dr Oba Otudeko, to appear in court and give evidence, in relation to an alleged N5.5billion debt allegedly owed Ecobank Nigeria Plc. Justice Mohammed Idris issued the orders, while delivering a ruling in a suit by Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, and its sister companies, Anchorage Leisures Limited and Siloam Global Limited, against Ecobank Nigeria Limited, challenging the alleged indebtedness. Justice Idris adjourned the suit till February 8, for personal service of the subpoena/witness summons on Otudeko. At the proceedings Wednesday, counsel representing Ecobank, Mr O.A Divine from the law firm of Mr Kunle Ogunba and Associates, informed the court that he had two applications dated January 26 and January 29 respectively, but urged the court to allow him move the application dated January 26, which is seeking for a stay of proceedings in the suit. In opposition, Otudeko’s lawyer, Mr Olabode Olanipekun, after confirming receipt of the said applications, urged that the latter application of January 29, be dismissed if the defendant was not inclined to moving same.

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Lagos to build fire service station, expands roads in Ijegun Egba –Oluwo Simon Ugwu The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr.Olawale Oluwo has assured the residents of Ibassa Ijegun Egba, in Ojo Local Government Area that the government would build fire station and other facilities for their community. Oluwo stated this during the inspection of Stallionaire depots and other depots located at Ijegun Ibassa Egba with the official of Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Lagos. According to the Com-

missioner, Ijegun Egba community has become known for petroleum activity because of the presence of more than 10 tank farms in the area. He said his Ministry would look at the safety, security and environmental hazard that this would cause the residents. “I am still coming back to this community, but this time I will be here with works Ministry, Environmental Ministry, the fire service men and other. “We will check on how the government will assist the resident in the provision of good road, building of fire service station

to maintain safety and security of their depots during and after operations. Ayosoyoye said the fire incident at Stallionaire depot on Jan. 24, was very unfortunate. He said that it was quick intervention of the state fire service and other relevant agencies that saved the situation from escalating further. The controller said that the department would begin cluster monitoring of depots in Lagos to ensure that observe the safety measure according to the department. Ayosoyoye said that the department had set up an

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Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce will deepen development of trade, investment-Chairman The chairman of the Abuja Chapter of the NigerianAmerican Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Chris Shaiyen Tuesday night in Abuja said the Chamber will deepen and promote the development of trade, commerce, investment and technological relationships between the public and private sectors of Nigeria and the United States. Established in 1960, he said the Chamber which started as a luncheon club, then known as NigerianAmerican Friendship Club will be used to advance economic cooperation between the two countries through promotion of business and services

and the safety of the residents because they are paying their taxes. “I will bring in more Ministry to the community to see how they can help to develop this community. “The location of these depots have impacted negative on their living and the government cannot continue to watch them. “We will ensure that their safety is guaranteed and make sure that all their roads are reconstructed,” he said. However, the Zonal Operations Controller, DPR,Mr. Wole Ayosoyoye, urged tank farm operators

that improve trade relations and prosperity of both nations. While addressing members at the maiden meeting of the chapter for the year 2018 held at the Bayelsa Guest House, the chairman said in the past two years, the chapter has embarked on revalidating its database to bring back some old members while a massive new membership mobilization is also intensified. “For the past two years now, we have gone back to revalidate our database to bring Abuja chapter back to where it supposed to be”, he said. Highlighting significance of the chamber he said the chamber has important role to play in real-

izing the policy thrust of the Federal Government to diversify the economy by providing a veritable platform for businesses and organizations to leverage on to export agro-based products to the United States, Europe and Asia. Shaiyen said the chamber has provided opportunities for American companies as well to invest in the Nigerian market and businesses, which in turn has yielded huge revenue to government coffers and boost the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. He said,” we intend to use that to boost the economy. Not only for the country but for business industries both in the public and private sectors,”

inquest to know the cause of the incident, adding that the inquest would give the measure to take on the depot. Meanwhile, the inspection of the depots in Meanwhile , reports say that out of 12 depots in the area, only two depots had petroleum product. Only Emadeb and First Royal were loading trucks while other were still expecting petrol from NNPC. The Operations Manager Mr. John Okwuede said they received 30million litre from PPMC on Feb.2, and they had just 11 million litres left. Okwuede said they were expecting more product from the corporation before the week ends. The Operation Manager, First Royal, Mr Laoye Olawuyi said the company had over 12 million litres petroleum out of the 30 million supplied the company by PPMC. However, the Operations Manager, at A.A Rano, Mr. Lukman Usman,appealed to NNPC to give supply to the company. Usman said his team had been idle since five days ago because there was no supply from the corporation. He said if the supply was not forth-coming it may result to scarcity of the product.

NNPC cracks down on erring marketers, fuel hawkers

Ï ƍƍƄ Ǝ Ǝ ƎƆ Ɗ Ƅƍ By Idu Jude, Abuja The Nigeria National Petroleum Coroporation, NNPC, has claimed that in order forestall fuel scarcity as well as sanitize the fuel supply and distribution system to eliminate the queues, it has stepped up the arrest and prosecution of erring marketers and fuel hawkers across the country. The corporation, in a statement on Wednesday, said that its special Task Force on Filling Stations Monitoring has made a series of arrests, including

two filling station managers who diverted 66,000 litres of petrol and six illegal hawkers of petrol in Abuja. According to the statement, the two managers of Azman filling stations in Nyanya and Kuje, two suburbs of Abuja, were arrested after close monitoring by the team for diverting trucks of petrol meant for their stations to unknown destinations. It said, “They have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for prosecution”. In addition to prosecu-

tion, the filling stations would pay a N250 fine for each litre of petrol diverted. The Task Force also said it arrested six persons in the Central Business District, Abuja, for hawking petrol in jerry-cans. Three of the arrested persons included one Samila Umar, Atlahim Abdullahi and Bashir Sani, who were charged and prosecuted at the Area Court, Gudu, where Justice Sidi Bello sentenced them to two-month imprisonment or a N2,000 fine which they promptly paid.

Money Market

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Forex rates converge amidst depreciation projection

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The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Wednesday, consolidated on the gains recorded at the various segments of the foreign exchange (Forex) markets, leading to a convergence of rates amidst depreciation projection against the United States dollar, between official forex market, parallel market, Investors and Exporters (I&E) FX window and Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) rates, investigation by The Daily Times has revealed. Due to continuous interventions in the forex market, the local currency, as of yesterday trading activities at the I&E FX window, stood at N360.31 to the Dollar, the same rate it traded on Tuesday, even though it began trading at a better rate of N360 against N360.22 recorded the previous day.

In our fact findings, our correspondents who visited some parallel market operators in Lagos and Ogun States discovered that the Naira, closed at an appreciable rate N360 per dollar, depending on the bargaining power of the customer. This was against N363 to the Dollar exchanged in some part of the country, however, better than N363 per the Greenback, but stabilised against other major currencies Pound Sterling and Euro at N510 and 446, sold respectively at the unofficial forex market. The local currency, at the autonomous window recorded an improved daily turnover of $212.31million against $167.25m traded the preceding day, data obtained from the FMDQ OTCshowed. Consequently, forex dealers believed that series of interventions by the Central

Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had impacted the market positively, leading to relative stability in the exchange rate and the achievement of rates convergence. Trader at the unofficial market said that collapse of rates was skewed in favour of the parallel market, as there were no conditions for the sale of forex unlike the Bureaux De Change (BDCs). They believed that parallel market had witnessed increased patronage as Forex buyers now have easier access to it without prior verification of travel documents as operated by the BDCs. Meanwhile, PricewaterhouseCoopers has said that naira may depreciate against the dollar at the I&E FX window to N386 from the current average of N360. In its economic outlook for 2018, which was released on Tuesday, the professional

services firm said increased foreign exchange demand ahead of the 2019 general election might make the local unit to weaken. According to analysts at PwC, with the outlook on the oil price and level of reserves accretion ($40.6bn), we expect that the CBN would maintain the exchange rate peg of 305/dollar at the CBN window. “In H2’18, we estimate a seven per cent exchange rate depreciation in the I&E window to 386/dollar, as FX demand increases and foreign investments slow ahead of the 2019 elections. “Overall, the CBN maintains its multiple exchange rate regime, sustaining its intervention in the various FX markets’ the report read in part”, the report stated. On the other hand, the Bankers committee of the apex bank on the same day

that PricewaterhouseCoopers projected a depreciate of the Naira against the dollar, directed commercial banks operating in the country to stop commission charges from Nigerians on sales of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA), Basic travel Allowance (BTA), among others, as foreign exchange rate hamonised at N360 to the US Dollar. The bankers committee, which includes all the banks,’ Managing Directors and senior officials of the apex bank, said that the uniform sales at the invisible market will serve as palliative measures for individual Nigerians to access foreign exchange without commission charges by banks for such forex sales. “One of the things that we agreed at the meeting was something we measured that will be palliative for in-

dividual in the economy. It was agreed that for foreign exchange at banks sale with CBN authority to their clients- PTA, BTA, school fess and for medical bills. “Hence forth, banks are to charge N360 per dollar and there will be no commission by banks for such sales. It is to make sure there is a uniform sales across the banking industry”, a representative of the committee noted. It would be recalled that the forex market earlier this week boosted by a total sum of $210 m injected into the interbank foreign exchange market. A breakdown of the intervention showed that the sum of $100m was offered to authorized dealers in the wholesale segment of the market, while the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) segment received the sum of $55m.

EƆƕ Ɛ Ɔ Ɗ ƆƔƅƈƐƆ ƅƑ Ɛ ƌƆƏ ƓƈƐ ƆƓ ƌ ƄƈƋƆ ƍƍ Keystone Bank has announced the launch of a brand new mobile banking application with many user friendly features which can be accessed from the convenience of a mobile phone. The Group Managing Director/ CEO, Obeahon Ohiwerei, said the new mobile app has many benefits & self-service options, including, easy account opening, convenient self- booking and liquidation of fixed deposits, an expanded list of billpayment options and easy activation of standing instructions & recurrent future payments. Other notable features of the mobile App are, a “Switch Card ON/OFF option” which allows users to disable their cards temporarily if missing & re-enable at the click of a button, the “Hide Balance Feature” which is an additional safeguard against thirdparty viewing and the “Meet Your Relationship Manager Option” which allows users to call or email their account officers right within the app. In addition, it has a Chabot feature (now live on Telegram) that guides users through a whole range of desired transactions step-by-step. Shedding more light on why it introduced the new mobile app, Ohiwerei said: “In our fast-paced and evolving digital world, service literally has to be at the speed of thought; the rules of engagement are changing so fast that customer expectations are as diverse as our lifestyles and choices. It is no longer a question of stepping out to the bank but about the convergence of innovative services, digital technology and Omni-channel platforms coming at us at breakneck speed.

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How Unity, Wema, Skye Banks emerge best performing shares Unity Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc and Skye Bank Plc, have emerged as best banking performing shares in January, 2018. The three lenders share prices appreciated early in the year over foreign investors renewed interest in cheap shares and increased access to foreign exchange. Although, other 16 listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) appreciated in share prices, leading to NSE Banking Index gaining per cent or basis points in January to basis points from opening basis points.

The equities market has benefitted in this growth, gaining 15.96 per cent or 6,100.46 basis points in January. With a growth of growth of 194 per cent in spite of not presenting its financial reports for two years, Skye bank leads 15 others bank in best performing shares when its share price moved from N0.50 to N1.47, representing N0.97 increase. Statistics obtained by The Daily Times from the NSE indicated that Unity Bank came second with a growth of 186.78 per cent or N0.99 to close for the month at N1.52 against its opening price of N0.53.

Similarly, the share price of Wema Bank closed at N1.52 as against N0.52k in December, representing a growth of 182.69 per cent or N0.95. Diamond Bank Plc closed at N3.18 in contrast with its opening price of N1.50, while FCMB Group closed at N3.06, an increase of 106.8 per cent or N1.58 as against N1.48 in December 2017. Sterling Bank closed at N2.10 against N1.08 in December, while Jaiz Bank Plc added 69.8 per cent or N0.44 to close at N1.07 from N0.63 it opened for trading this year. FBN Holdings, lead Tier-1 one

banks in share price appreciation in January. The Holding financial institution share price rose by 58.9 per cent or N5.15 to close January at N13.95 from N8.80 per share. Following FBN Holdings is Fidelity Bank, Access Bank Plc and United Bank For Africa Plc. The share price of Fidelity Bank gained 48.8 per cent or N1.20 to close January at N3.66 from N2.46 The share price of Access Bank gained 23.9 per cent or N2.50 to close January at N12.95 while United Bank for Africa rose by 23.3 per cent or N2.40 to N12.70 from N10.30 it opened this year.

Capital Market Africa Prudential, United CSapital commence closed period African prudential Plc and United capitals Plc , offshoot companies of the UBA group have commenced their closed period during which no employee , director or connected persons is allowed to transact in the respective companies shares. African prudential said that its closed period commences on February 6th 2018, as the Board of Directors of Africa Prudential Plc (“The Company”) are scheduled to meet in Lagos on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 by 10am to consider the Accounts and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 and proposals for dividends. The company’s statement signed by company secretary and legal adviser, Joseph Jibunoh noted that the closed period was in keeping with the Nigerian stock Exchange (NSE) rule book and the amendment to the listing rules. “the Company hereby declares the commencement of the closed period for trading in its shares on February 6, 2018 .Hence, no Director, persons discharging managerial responsibility, employees with sensitive information, Advisers and consultants of the Company and their connected persons may directly or indirectly deal in the Securities of the company until 24 hours after the release of the Audited Accounts and Financial Statements of the Company for the period ended December 31, 2017 to the Nigerian Stock Exchange and by extension, the general public.” However, for United Securities Plc , is closed period is scheduled to commence on Thursday February 8th, 2018 ,as its board of directors is also scheduled o meet in Lagos on February 23rd 2018, to consider and approve 2017 audited financial statement and approve dividend payments.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, February 8, 2018

Bearish sentiment prevails as NSE ASI declines by 0.77% Ï Ɔ ƈƐ Ƅ Ɗ ƋƆ Ɨ ƈ ƆƏ è L ƄƈƋ ƈƋ ƋƆ Ɨ Ƌ ƆƏ Stories by Bonny Amadi Bearish sentiment which ushered in the week’s trading in the equities market was sustained or the third consecutive day on Wednesday as all market performance measuring indices closed in red. The market trend was sustained following the bearish sentiments across most sectors. The Nigerian equities market printed in the red for the third consecutive trading session of the week, losing -0.77%. The market all share index closed lower at 43,538.16 , while the equities capitalization re-

treated to N15, 623,948,509,105.38 Meanwhile ,a total of 508,299,085.00 shares worth N4, 570,825,182.14 billion was transacted by investors in 6,155.00 deals. Bond market capitalization closed at N9, 663,207,069,523.47 billion, while capitalization of the ETF closed trade at N7, 610,280,651.48bn. Market breadth index, a gauge for investor sentiments, was negative with 40 losers against 18 gainers. Apart from the NSE Banking Index, which gained +0.59%, following the gains in ZENITHBANK 2.56%, UBN’s 2.42% gain , UBA’s 1.24% equity price

Top advancers for the day was led by UNILEVER with 4.96% to close at N47.6 per share, followed by ZENITHBANK, which gained 2.56% o lose at N32 per share, while appreciated by 9.71 per cent to close at N3.05 per share. CCNN gained 1.33 per cent, closing at N19 per share, while GLAXOSMITH close the top five gainers table with 0.25 per cent, closing at N19.25 per share. Top losers table was driven by MOBIL oil with 5.00% closing at N199.5 per share, followed by DANGCEM, which lost -2.22% of its share

price to close at N264 per share, while NB declined by -2.00%, to close at N142 per share. STANBIC dropped 3.51 per cent, closing at N45.35 per cent, while JBERGER closed the top five losers table with 4.58 per cent, to close trade at N26.05 per share. Going forward, we expect the market to trade sideways even as investors continue to take positions in this earnings season. Despite the sell-off we saw in the market recently, we believe this may present entry opportunities into our quality names for investors with a medium to longer term horizon.

Investment One wants investors to key into FGNSB 12th offer Investment one international limited has called don investor’s t take advantage of the ongoing federal government of Nigeria savings bond (FGNSB) 12t series offer and divers heir investments and enhance earnings. The FGNSB Twelfth (12th) series offer commenced on February 5th 2018 and scheduled will close on 9th of February.

The investment one, which is one of the approved firms for subscription of the bond as distribution agent, (DA) , said that it would be receiving applications from the investing public starting from the 5th of February 2018. Savings bonds are debt instruments offered by government with the aim of mobiliz-

ing resources from the general public. The rationale behind the issuance of the savings bond by the FGN is to deepen the national savings culture, to diversify funding sources for the government and establish benchmark for other issuers. The product is offered to the investing public through offer for

subscription at an interest rate to be determined by DMO and enjoys quarterly interest payment. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), had on the 13th of March 2017 issued the first series of the monthly 2year and 3year tenured savings bond.

The Twelfth (12th) series of the FGN savings bond is at the following rates:, 2-Year FGN Savings Bond due February 14, 2020: 10.277% and 3-Year FGN Savings Bond due February 14, 2021: 11.277% The bond is also listed on the floor of the NSE for the benefit of those who may want to trade theirs before maturity.

Brands & Marketing

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, February 8, 2018

Between advertising practice, challenges, prevalent value proposition Stories by Godwin Anyebe It is no longer news that, there are more advertising agencies outside the statutory listing Association of Advertising Agencies in Nigeria (AAAN) than there are on a ratio 5:1. This scenario will keep growing until stakeholders engage in a deep-rooted structural rework that will reaffirm institutional framework, professional guidelines & infrastructures, corporate culture and, institutional value definition. The extent of neglect attendant upon advertising as a service sector and as a profession negates its attributes and character so much so it

can no longer qualify as a profession if taken through the test. According to dictionary definition, a profession is a vocation requiring of knowledge of some department of learning or science…a vocation or business. It ascribes to certain declaration of certain belief. Professional calling challenges practitioners to avowed dimension of faith (in institutional character based on values). Professionalism tasks practitioners on depth and quality of knowledge, character and tradition, and value contribution. For competitive analysis, the place of value extends to differentiation from one

to another, even within and among sets. Value contribution is crucial for assessment and professional certification because it calls to reckoning depth of learning & knowledge, creativity and discipline. Speaking on this issue to Daily Times, an advertising practitioner, Bernard Okhakume said; “there is a strong degree of apathy towards this subject of uncertainty about the statues of advertising as it is today, ascribable to innovation, institutional degeneration, poverty, decline in value, weak infrastructure, decline in human capital development, and corruption.” According to him, “we are

not unmindful of the peculiarity of professionalism in advertising practice in Nigeria, owing to the colonial roots, where the institutional tradition was not firmly rooted in formal training (academic or professional); an historic pattern that permitted compromises in the foundational stages tied to apprenticeship. “Those were times where the European Masters who pioneered the practice in Nigeria, pulled perceived potentials and led them to understanding the rudiments, good enough to train apprentices for the less tasking assignment of studio boys, rudimentary process managers, etc. Please let me state this background is

L-R: Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi; Nigerian High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Ahmed Musa Ibeto; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Muazu Abdulkadir; and Practice Manager, Energy and Extractives Global Practice, World Bank, Christopher Sheldon; during the presentation of the New Nigeria Airborne Electromagnetic Surveys Results at the African Mining Indaba, in Cape Town, South Africa…on Wednesday.

without iota of disregard for post-colonial practitioners who, with highly rated high school education, and equipped for middle level/ clerical capabilities, were able to understudy the European practitioners way back, well enough to ‘master’ the fundamentals for value creation. With these foundational fathers from way back, advertising practice was based on actual value; awareness creation, sales promotion, consumer information, corporate image management…same as the expectations are today.” “But as practitioners, ‘ pioneer practitioners’ of present day brand management worked within institutional framework, established infrastructures, industry regulations, defined growth models and structured training. Training was the foundation for all of the other values instrumental in shaping the profession of advertising, since pre-colonial years. We would not mention names to avoid a way too far historic distancing of the issue for consideration now; so much was based on institutionalization.” He added. He said that, “copy writers were clear on set rules, expectations and performance rating, design team knew what the rules and expectations were, media planning and buying team was equally guided on professional expectation. But the most interesting thing about the Agency setting and engagement way back is the value-essence to the client. The Client and the client’s brief was the center of all engagements. Barclays

Bank, Bata, Vono, Union Bank (of old) brands of the 1960s…optimized return on investment in advertising like no other brand in modern advertising environment can, in the present environment.” Okhakume pointed out that; “at some point in the process of evolution, advertising became a sub-sect of what became integrated marketing communication. Instead of a warehouse of a process, it became part of a process. That thrilled me, because when it started in the late 1980s and very early 1990s I thought deep of the consequences of the evolution and I made submissions; any change process that undermines substance for form will always diminish progress. “When nomenclatures, such as integrated marketing communication, media independents and experiential marketing crept into advertising practice way back, my question was the rationale of such changes. I noticed the evolution was tilted in the favor of form instead of substance.” For him, “with the widening definitions and category breakdowns, I had my eye s set on the tradition and infrastructures of the profession. Continually professionalism thinned out to be only names and not models. I asked the rationale for media independence when media departments in traditional advertising agency setting was more cultured and defined, and guided by the depth of strategic planning and creative interpretations operative in traditional advertising agencies.”

LBS alumni emerge AMBA awards Lagos Business School alumni, Glory Eyinnaya (EMBA 21) and Aidenehi Okosun (MBA 14) were finalists for the AMBA Student of the Year and the Entrepreneurial Venture of the year respectively, at the 2018 AMBA Awards held recently in London, United Kingdom. The AMBA Student of the Year Award sponsored by the Wall Street Journal is for the high performing MBAs, who demonstrate outstanding skills and motivation towards becoming tomorrow’s busi-

ness leaders; and the MBA Entrepreneurial Venture Award celebrates the achievements of successful alumni who are trailblazers in worldclass business strategy. These awards also showcase the Business Schools that are nurturing the spirit of enterprise and ambition. Speaking on this development, the Dean of Lagos Business School, Dr Enase Okonedo said; “I am sure that they will be inspirations to many, including the current MBA students; not only to compete

in competitions but to get involved in things that are impactful as well as contribute to social and economic development. LBS congratulates Eyinnaya and Okosun on this milestone and wishes them success in their future endeavours. Glory Enyinnaya is a Management Consultant, Entrepreneur and a Prosci-certified Change Manager who has led the implementation of change on several technology implementation projects across Africa, including the West Af-

rican team of the world’s largest SAP deployment. She studied Accounting at the University of Nigeria and concluded an Executive MBA from Lagos Business School at the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos in 2017. Currently, she is the founder and Lead Consultant of Kleos Africa, an online consulting platform which aims to enable value-adding interactions between African SMEs and experienced MBAs and professionals, with the aim of increasing the rates of

successful entrepreneurship in Africa. She is also the Program Manager for the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC), an initiative of the New York-based Centre for Global Enterprise, which aims to empower 3,000 African women entrepreneurs by 2021. She is the President of the Lagos Business School chapter of the Beta Gamma Sigma, an international association for high-performing businessschool graduates.

Motoring

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, February 8, 2018

Nnewi automobile, ancillary round table trade fair kicks off

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

All is set for the first Nnewi automobile and ancillary industry roundtable and trade fair. The event comes up this week in the sprawling industrial town of Nnewi, South East Nigeria. The event will last for three days and is expected to bring together key players in the nation’s automobile industry. The round table and and trade fair is also expected to bring to the fore key challenges confronting promoters

in that segment of the nation’s real sector. The Round table and trade fair is being put together by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), the national Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC) in collaboration with the office of Hon. Chris Azubogu, a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Nnewi North/ South and Ekwusigo Federal constituency. Azubogu, disclosed that

the round-table is part of the on-going zonal intervention programme “purposely designed to align with the National Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) as particularly reflected in the new National Automotive Industry Policy (NAIP). He further disclosed that the three-day event is geared towards coordinating the actualization and investment efforts aimed at integrating both Domestic Direct Investment (DDI)

and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) prospects of Nnewi Special Economic Zone (NSEZ). The lawmaker noted that as a trained and practicing engineer, his focus has been on infrastructure deficit and the negative impact it has wielded in the overall development of his constituency in particular and the country in general. He regretted that in spite of the huge contributions of Nnewi to the industrial growth of the country, govern-

ment has not done much for the development of commerce and industry in the city either by infrastructural development or by policy formulation. Azubogu expressed strong optimism that at the end of the three day event that will bring the government, the industry and the academia, will help in the identification of government actions or inactions and regulations “that might affect the speedy development of the NSEZ.

Hyundai Santa Fe SUV gets daring new look National trucks MD offers recipe for healthy auto industry

A finished Sinotruk Howo tanker about to leave the production

Full implementation and monitoring of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan {NAIDP}, increased patronage of locally assembled vehicles, and immediate commencement of the National Vehicle Identification System (NVIS), are necessary steps towards achieving a vibrant automotive industry. This was the view expressed recently by the Managing Director of National Trucks Manufacturers {NTM}, Kano, Mr. Ibrahim Bayero, while reviewing the NAIDP, also called the automotive industry, which took effect mid 2014. Bayero argued that an exhaustive implementation of the contents of the policy, backed with biannual reporting on the progress made, would return the auto manufacturing sector to the part of sustained growth and development. The NTM Chief Executive urged the various tiers of government to ensure that all official vehicular procurement, including

those by ministries, departments and agencies {MDAs}, as well as contractors handling government projects, benefit the auto plants in Nigeria. Contractors undertaking road construction and other projects, he argued, should not be encouraged to import vehicles that can be produced locally. “Companies with Federal, State or local government contracts should be directed to patronise locally assembled vehicles and not given waivers for import of vehicles. For instance, road construction companies can source majority of their vehicle requirements locally, Bayero stressed.” The NTM CEO also recommended concessionary access to foreign exchange by stakeholders with secured contracts for government level supplies that will be strictly monitored to ensure compliance. He explained that the National Vehicle Identification System, which has been in the works for some time now, would create a database for the registra-

tion and monitoring of all vehicles in the country, and eliminate not only junk second-hand {tokunbo} vehicles, but also the possibility of under-payment or total evasion of duties on imported vehicles. “This system will require any person or company importing new or second-hand vehicles into Nigeria to be registered on the database. “Once the vehicle reaches Nigeria, the importer will be responsible for making all duty and tax payments and then inputting the details of the vehicle (engine, chassis numbers or VIN plates) as well as evidence of the port of import and duties paid on to the database. “The other government agencies like the Customs will also be checking and verifying these details. “Before the vehicle can be registered with Federal Road Safety Corps and Vehicle Inspection Organization, the details will have to be cross-checked before issuance of the vehicle plate number and vehicle licence.

Hyundai has released the first official pictures and details of the daringly designed new Santa Fe SUV Along with cuttingedge new infotainment and safety technologies, the fourth-generation mid-sized SUV adopts a bold new look, partially inspired by the Kona compact SUV and likely to be seen on other forthcoming Hyundai SUVs. Particularly striking is the front end with its split level headlights and large ‘cascading’ grille that replaces the signature hexagonal-shaped one. Hyundai has yet to release a proper image of the Santa Fe’s back end, but an official design sketch released last week shows a more aggressive interpretation of current Hyundai design language. Hyundai has announced that the new Santa Fe will be available in three engine derivatives: a 2.0 turbodiesel, a 2.2 turbodiesel, and a 2.0

New Hyundai Santa Fe SUV

turbo petrol. Power outputs are still to be confirmed but all versions get eight-speed automatic transmissions. The new Santa Fe is the first Hyundai to be equipped with an electronic four-wheel drive system. Dubbed HTRAC, it actively controls the driving force according to the drive mode, maximising traction during bad weather and rough road driving. The new Santa Fe is stuffed with advanced safety features including frontal collision avoidance, lane departure warning and a lane-holding function. There’s a feature which suggests that the driver take a rest stop if the car detects they’re getting tired by adopting a different driving pattern than usual, and also a Safe Exit Assist that warns if a passenger is about to open a rear door into the path of an approaching vehicle, and locks the door.

The Santa Fe’s redesigned interior adopts higher quality materials in a bid to move the Korean SUV upmarket. It also acquires the latest state-of-the art infotainment including enhanced voice recognition technology for improved navigation convenience and accuracy. Pressing the voice recognition button on the steering wheel and speaking “route guidance and business name” provides a quick and easy method of getting directions to restaurants or places of interest, and you can ask for phone text messages to be displayed on the infotainment screen. A ‘Voice Memo’ function also allows you to record spoken words while driving, if you need to record a phone number or your next grand idea. Additional new tech in the Santa Fe is a smart phone wireless charging system and Apple car play and mirror link.

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Researchers, policymakers meet in Tanzania to discuss cassava agronomy Stories by Simon Ugwu

Scientists across Africa and their colleagues in other parts of the world met with policymakers in Tanzania, under the auspices of the African Agronomy Initiative (ACAI) to discuss the progress made in the last two years in providing clues to the agronomy of cassava. The meeting, held from December 11 to 15, 2017, was meant to review the progress made by ACAI—a project managed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)— and plan for the year ahead. Addressing participants, the Permanent Secretary, Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, represented by Dr. Geophrey Kajiru, Assistant Director, Research and Development, expressed optimism that the ACAI project would provide solutions to some of the problems faced by cassava farmers in Tanzania

and sub-Saharan Africa. The Tanzanian meeting, which took place in Mwanza, also included a planning workshop for the ACAI 2018 project activities in line with the implementation strategy for year three of the project. The meeting was thus organised for planning and setting new goals for the 2018 activities, sharing roles, and understanding the expectations of each party represented in the project. The Director for Central Africa Hub with the IITA, Dr. Bernard Vanlauwe, said ACAI would tap into new opportunities and partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the project and use of the tools developed. Through extensive research working with development partners, ACAI developed the initial version of the decision support tools showcased at the meeting, which provided an opportunity for the partners to examine the tools and offer feedback on how

the prototype Decision Support Tools (DSTs) can be improved. ACAI DSTs are developed based on demand and needs identified by development partners actively engaged in cassava value chain. ACAI’s Senior Systems Agronomist, Dr. Pieter Pypers said the interaction among project partners would generate concrete ideas that would be incorporated into the development of the DSTs to make them more useful and user-friendly. Project team members made presentations on the progress of the work under their specific roles in the project. ACAI is structured in work streams that inform the project’s critical path through research, development, to the use and dissemination of the final project tools. The National Coordinator for Root and Tuber Crops, Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) in Tanzania, Dr. Geoffrey Mka-

NEPC set to address inadequacies in cocoa export

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) is set to address inadequacies and raise awareness of farmers on processing high-quality cocoa for export. Executive Director of NEPC, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo, stated this in Ikom Local Council Area, Cross River State, during a two-day Cross River Cocoa Stakeholders’ forum and mini exhibition, organised by the NEPC, Calabar Smart office, in collaboration with Calabar Chamber of Commerce (CALCCIMA), Farming World and Rural Development Initiative (FAWARD) and Cocoa Association of Nigeria. Awolowo noted that the Cocoa value chain for export is a necessity for Cross River.

Awolowo, who was represented by the Deputy Director of NEPC, Mrs. Veronica Oriare, said the future position for cocoa in the global market is on increased demand with specific preference for organic cocoa.He said Cross River should embrace the share of favorable global market by increasing its production of cocoa. According to the NEPC boss: “the future outlook for cocoa in global market is that of increased demand for cocoa and specific preference for organic cocoa, which incidentally commands a higher price in the international market as the demand continues to rise. There is the need for concerted effort to increase the production of cocoa to partake in the share of fa-

vourable global market for cocoa.” Speaking on the theme “Developing the Cross River State Cocoa Value Chain for Export”, the Trade Promotion Adviser, Calabar office, Mr. Emmanuel Etim, said to achieve this feat, cocoa production in the state needs an urgent intervention through the creation of an achievable roadmap and proper processing and packaging for export. The President of CALCCIMA, Efa Imoke whose paper was presented by his Secretary, Mr. Ken Aim-Itta, also spoke on the roadmap for cocoa development in the state.He urged Cross Rivarians to take advantage of the natural potential and utilise the land by investing in agriculture.

Tubers of Cassava milo, said the project had made significant gains in 2017 in research, especially in meeting the high demand data in ACAI. “The trials have performed very well, especially when you look at cassava response to fer-

tilizer in the field, we are looking to hear about updates from other project sites,” Dr Adeyemi Olojede, ACAI coordinator at the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike said.

FAO rekindles food sustainability in North - East through dry season farming The launch of the dry season farming in the Northeast states of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), appears to be the right step in supporting the populations in the northeast who are faced with a food crisis.To say it is timely is to say the least, given the urgent need by the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees and host communities in the region to regain their livelihood. FAO plan for the 2017/2018 dry season farming was to reach 117,000 farming families (representing 760,000 people) with seeds, rice and fertilizers, along with irrigation equipment, training and micro–gardening support to increase cultivation, reduce the impact of the food crisis and improve the nutrition of families facing severe hunger. The campaign, implemented in partnership with the states was launched separately in the three states.FAO’s Representative to Nigeria, Mr. Suffyan Koroma who co-led the launch stressed that the organisation’s support to the populations in the northeast was aimed at helping affected communities to quickly meet their own food needs through their own production and ultimately contribute to building their resilience to future crisis. He disclosed that during the 2017 raining reason FAO reached an estimated 971, 607 people with seeds and fertilizers, along with food assistance, adding that in Borno alone, 64,801 households (421,206 people) were reached with improved seeds of household staple crops including millet, maize, cowpea and sorghum. In addition, women-headed households received seeds of vegetables kits, which included okra, sorel, roselle, and

amaranthus.Koroma said each beneficiary household also received 25kg bag of NPK fertilizer, adding that the intervention boosted the household food security of multiple types of populations: the IDPs, returnees and host communities in Borno State and also facilitated livelihood generation by helping them process and sell their products to increase their household income levels. Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima who applauded the importance of the Government-FAO-led interventions, noted that proactive measures must be taken to address the food situation to alleviate the devastating impact of violence on food security and food production. Shetima stressed: “Practical measures are necessary to support farmers before the next cropping season.” To Modu Bemi, a farmer from Kataku community, Gujba council area of Yobe State, the intervention could not have come at a better time than now, especially for people like him who lost their belongings, including his son, to the insurgency that broke out in the state in 2014. “I used to be a big-time farmer before the insurgency in the community. But when Boko Haram attacked us on June 29, 2014 they burnt down my house, killed my son, my vehicle was not left out, but with the return of peace to the area we had to come back home. I don’t pray my worst enemy experience what we went through. I used to have 15 hectares of land that I inherited from my father. I planted millet, sorghum, guinea seed from which I got 50bags of guinea corn, 11bags of cowpeas, and groundnuts, among others, but now, am still struggling to get better yields from my farm.

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Nigerian female entertainers and nudity breastfeed her children but suck out the milk for

Nigeria, like many other African countries, is a morality-preaching and decency-teaching ecosystem. The decline in the instillation of the culture of modesty and chastity, which has always been considered paramount until the advent and sweep of technology in the entertainment stratum, is becoming more disturbing. Ajibade Alabi in this special write up looks into the nudity in Nigerian Entertainment industry, especially home video and chronicles why the trend despite the fact that our culture is against and it still continues to thrive in a profession that dwells more on beauty and sexy shape than what one has upstairs. When artistes started painting picture of seminude African women, the society tolerated the its accessibility only to a select audience. Then, magazines correspondents and cartoonists entered into the scene, introducing soft porn and caricatured depictions of half and fully naked women which soon became the mainstream. While there were little or no cameras, theatrical plays usually were done on the stage to be viewed by a live and sitting audience. Nudity was either totally prohibited or showcased to censored addressees. But from a long time ago, the music industry has had a different take. It has, in some ways, promoted nudity which was present in night and strip clubs as well as brothels where sexually-suggestive and vulgar music enjoyed massive playback and live gigs. From dance bands that use women as objects of entertainment to earn credit from their spectators to the musicians of our day and age that pose women

allow her children enjoy breastfeeding directly out of fashion but she can of course afford to put them out on display at any and every opportunity that presents itself. Things like those make Mama

Multiple award winning modish producer and actress, Omoni Oboli, is not guiltless in the fashion her somewhat unacceptable advertisement of her especially on the red carpets. The mother of four is a reputable producer and screen goddess whose identity commands respect any day, anytime,

Itinuoluwa, popularly known as Seyi

obsession that has possessed virtually all Enter Nollywood actresses and producers who seize the opportunity of audiences who consider any movie that does not portray pornography as practitioners have been seeking ways to lend would stop at nothing to prove their point, even if it means demoralizing the society. Having said that; I would like to shift the spotlight in the direction of Nigerian entertainers, particularly the female folks who practically spend hours in front of the mirror just to ensure everywhere else is covered except their privies. Some people believe that those bevies of beauties who would have better appraised the African woman identity have both failed themselves and the entire womanhood. Some of the thought-provoking questions raised stateliness for the world to see on gratis ground?

message, other than decadence and immorality can there possibly be to it when she and her contractors Not too long ago, the media went abuzz over a controversial Nollywood actress and busty video vixen, Cossy Orjiakor, and her narration of how her helped her repack it, plus that she would not

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Shay, is no doubt a queen in the kingdom of musicians. She is also famous for being the lady feared by all men in the country even with her Even after Maheeda, the self-professed gospel singer said she was turning a new leaf and trying on something nobler like reducing the amount of her naked self she puts on display, the mother of one still has not gotten the meaning of decency in modesty right in her fashion dictionary. As a matter of fact, it is almost like she is getting better in the reverse. Tiwa Savage is surely a wonderful chorister and

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Nigerian female entertainers and nudity dancer whose stage manship always leaves her audience in dearth for more; but controversies and criticism are not her enemies but friends. This friendship was consolidated when she released mouthwatering dance she performed on stage during the Star Trek event held at Ekwulobia, in Anambra State in May, 2014, that virtually left

When fans and the media bombarded Ruth Kadiri as concerning the raunchy pictures she published on the internet, she explained by saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to do a photo shoot and I did it.â&#x20AC;? But that does not totally wave the truth embedded in uneasiness expressed by mothers and home Interestingly, while others are walking in the shallow waters of soft porn and wedging darts of criticisms, the CEO, Invisible Twins productions, professional pornographic actress, producer, songwriter and director, Judith Opara Mazagwu, popularly called Afrocandy, leaped into the bank of the pool of nudity with reckless abandon

Adokiye Yvonne Kyriam, who went all the way to put her melon on the international screens for all to see said she was paid $200,000 and

For Xrisabi Dondada, an upcoming singer otherwise known as X-risabi, she imagined the best and cheapest ticket to the land of stardom was nudity on the national scale but before many even got to hear her name in fame; the the internet and in the prints. Having a curvaceous and contouring shape Nollywood actress, Anita Joseph. But what raises the brows of concerned parties is the gravity with which she prides over the massive endowment attached to her behind about how it makes men drool in lust for her. But

that is trivial compared to how much scanty clothes around them. seductive prowess of Nigerian singer and vocalist, whose voice range covers an entire three octaves, talented and she possesses a golden heart that cares for people, especially for the less privilege. does have to put out the pictures of her unclad self in the open view of the world. Emerging the winner, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria timeline of history and savored the attention and affection accompanying it. But, all was not so well

when she released pictures of her during her 25th and subsequent ones. Though she did not seem to be bothered with what the hoi polloi thought or Ifeoma Okeke is a big, busty and beautiful Nollywood actress. She is proud of herself and work, and many of her fans and proponents are, too. But not everyone thinks she is such an allstar actress due to the heavy show of bare skin,

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Stephanie Coker lands new TV host deal

LAX, Simi, Reekado Banks, Mayorkun, others ignite at Close-up Cool Breeze party finale in Lagos

Top Media Personality, Stephanie Coker has landed herself a new TV host deal with Arise TV where she is expected to handle a segment a programme that airs every weekday at 9am. The Morning Show will see Stephanie discuss with guests in all aspect related to entertainment, business, Tech amongst others. South African television personality, Bonang Matheba, who spoke about the works of entertainment law and brand building in Africa. Stephanie Coker

Olamide clinches new deal with PlayTV

Top entertainers that includes Mavin superstar, Reekado Banks, Mayorkun, Simi, Humblesmith, LAX, Mr. Real among others were some of the personalities at the grand finale of the Close-up Cool Breeze campus party held at the University of Lagos recently. The Close-up Cool Breeze campus party, which has been held in major universities across Nigeria, is aimed at discovering the next music stars across the country. With the #CoolLikeThat music challenge, selected winners have walked away with amazing prizes such as iPhone 7 smartphones, customized T-shirts, mix-tapes and some of the winners had the opportunity to perform with Mavin star Reekado Banks.

la-Banjo, Brand Manager, Closeup, Unilever Nigeria Plc., described the finale as an opportunity to celebrate the creativity, confidence, and courage of young Nigerians who desire to break barriers and achieve their dreams. She said: “Nigeria is blessed with an aspirational, goal-oriented and result-driven youth population. With the guarantee of 12 hours of fresh breath, Closeup Cool Breeze toothpaste builds the confidence to achieve your dreams and believe in possibilities. We are specially delighted to be part of their success stories. “With the opportunity to perform with some of their favourite superstars, we are were able to bring the dreams of our winners to reality”.

Zahzah drops brand new song, ‘Feelings’ Alex, Olamide and GM, PlayTV, Funmi Adenaike during deal signing Olamide Adedeji, better known as Baddosneh, has inked a mouth-watering deal and endorsement with cable TV network, PlayTV. PlayTV is a fast growing cable TV network with a target audience between the ages of 0-70 saddled with rich local contents in music, comedy, exclusive movies, lifestyle, and cartoons to mention amongst others. Speaking on the new deal, Olamide expressed joy as he is been unveiled as the new face of PlayTV, commending the cable network for its unwavering commitment to the creative industry and talent development in Nigeria generally. He said: “As the new of face of PlayTV, I will strive to make the unheard heard on this platform as the country is blessed with lots of talents who are seeking opportunity to explore. the promotion of local content is key”.

On whether the promotion of local content will see him star in movies, Olamide noted that those are parts of the strategies of the cable TV and would only urge Nigerian to get theirs so as to enjoy quality contents both locally and internationally. On choosing Olamide as the new face, General Manager of PlayTV, Funmi Adenaike, disprowess necessitated his selection as the new face, we wanted to get a music brand that connect to the street especially the youths and no Olamide however further urged Nigerians to tion continues via #OLAMIDElovestoPLAY . Present at the signing ceremony were YBNL Labi, Uwa Saleh amongst others

Touted as the Next Big Thing in the African music-sphere, Zahzah hits a masterpiece note in his new single titled, “Feelings”. The talented and promising performer sings over a lush afro-pop instrumentation orchestrated by the multitalented producer Tega. “Feelings” which arrives after his debut single “OMG” featuring Rayce in 2011 shows why he was monikered “Next Big Thing” by music pundits, as he strays in to seas of afro-pop, sails smoothly and conquer with this endearing number. Born Fajebe Babatunde, he started writing songs for rappers in High School but kicked off his caObafemi Awolowo University where he studied Computer Engineering. He is currently been managed by one fast rising act to look out for in the industry

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Fashion & Style L5

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Top trending fashion items for men Checks Checks have been a constant part of the male

Brogues

Light Wash Denim Light blue was certainly a preferred colour of choice on the streets of Nigeria, with the powder blue trend sustained with the favored. Light and bright were the denim jackets that featured heavily on the

being one of the most surprising comeback trends Although a plaid shirt or Prince of Wales check blazer will always be a sound investment, this year will see designers apply checks to everything from knitwear and T-shirts to trousers and bomber jackets. So if you went big, great. Even better if what you have is in a muted grey or neutral (see below) shade.

stop there, with some guests interpreting their light wash denim in edgier pieces, including light denim short sleeve mechanic coveralls and distressed jeans. The ultimate for casual wear, invest in some slightly baggy denim jackets for easy over the shoulder accompaniments to white t-shirts or striped sweaters.

How to Wear Checks started off as quite subtle and have moved when wearing them. On suits, the trend for a classic Prince of Wales check has now developed to a tonal windowpane.” Cuban Collars Check

ran the gamut from high street to high end. And rightly

might have calmed down, but if you picked up a muted botanical print or plain Cuban collar shirt, keep hold of it. This year, combine with a leather jacket and some classic.

smart-casual sweet spot that takes the stuffy out of your suit, but dress up your jeans for lunch with your in-laws. “Craftsmanship and durability is essential for winter,” says

Bandanas Bandanas are perhaps the easiest street style trend to pull off, and they are boyishly brilliant. What makes this trend even better? All you will need is a humble bandana that could very well cost you a few cash. An instant boost to the simplest of silhouettes, neckerchiefs are playful and can be an excellent opportunity to bring more colour to your wardrobe if you are a little hesitant to rock brighter shades. A great cherry red, cobalt blue or monochrome patterned bandana will do the trick, but ensure your knots are neat.

st leather footwear since the Civil sure that reputation remains. The more broguing, the more

How to Wear Cuban collars are here to stay for a few summers in cotton or linen, so light and airy on a hot day – and makes swapping the soles a cinch, which adds decades to your investment. Though classic always works, the demise of #menswear means brogues have loosened up. “Brands have been experimenting with detailing to bring brogues more into Brogues A menswear staple since Irish farmers punched holes casualwear,” says Kasia Katner, stylist at Thread. “Hybrid in their shoes to let bog water out, brogues sit in that brogues, with wedges, crepe or a chunky commando sole, give this style a less formal feel, more reminiscent of work with narrow shoulders, because it makes them look broader.”

everywhere else. Vintage shirts Vintage, from its name it implies something that is old. Vintage has since been in existence since the early 70s and it was widely accepted by fashion lovers around the world. The early major reason why the vintage shirt was created was basically because of the hotness in the beach. Vintage wears are usually on a very light material and they come in different sizes and shapes. Vintage now has gain its ground in the fashion world mostly in African countries. They now see it has a very unique way of looking simple and stylish and guys have been rocking continuously. How to wear Brogues

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it.It can go on anything ranging from the jeans to chinos.

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Relationship L8

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10 signs you are dating the wrong person

Many people do not know when they are being used and pull the plug. in a relationship, leaving them to become vulnerable. Here is how to know if the person you are dating is the right person or not. Do you have any exes who If your partner is always waiting for their turn to speak, you might be dating the wrong person. They always go off on tangents about their day at work, but never seem interested in yours. They always 1. You feel like you have to wear a mask.

care what you think. If your partner does a whole lot of speaking (but never listens), you might want

attempt to impress your partner, you might be dating life with. the wrong person. Your partner should love you as you are. Does it feel like they are trying to mold you into an 5. Hanging out with them drains you. entirely different person? If so, it might be time to let If spending time with your partner exhausts you, them go. you might be dating the wrong person. Even the 2. They think the world revolves around them. but this should be the exception, not the norm. You If it seems like your partner is more interested should feel happy and alive with your partner, not sad and stuck. individual needs, you might be dating the wrong house for Thanksgiving last year, he gets upset when you suggest visiting your parents this year. Despite the you might be dating the wrong person. Should you bring up things like politics, religion, favorite sexual

your needs (and not only theirs).

or family despite spending a decent amount of time

months and years go on, it becomes more and more important to have those tough (but necessary) conversations. If you want to have children but your religion is a top priority but your partner is anything but a devout follower, you need to have a chat. If

just face it, shall we? There are only a few reasons 7. Your relationship is their one and only interest. If your partner has no hobbies or interests outside invite them into your social circles, do everyone a favor of your relationship, you might be dating the wrong

passionate about anything? Tread carefully if your partner has zero life goals, because relationships with a person lacking ambition are anything but

If your partner is so clingy you want to scream, you might be dating the wrong person. It is unhealthy and unwise to expect a person to

have, but rather a necessity for your mental health.

If your partner never has anything nice to say, you might be dating the wrong person. No matter right. No matter how much you do, you feel like you always have to prove yourself. No matter how the feeling.

you want to curl up in a ball and weep, you might be dating the wrong person. I know the thought of being alone might not appeal to you, but staying in a relationship that is destined for failure is as silly as it gets. If you have no future with this person, happy with.

not just good for you.

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Nutrition L7

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Eating right: Tips for healthier living while for the guys: that lean body built and in a hurry and hardly have enough time. you just have to shift to healthier food and beverage choices. What you eat goes a ing that perfect body shape and the following tips will help you in achieving that: 1. Never skip breakfast

the most skipped meal as people are always in a hurry that they forget to eat in the morning and most people have even made it a habit. Always ensure that you eat something in the morning no matter how light as eating breakfast helps in weight loss. Good breakfast meals includes whole grains like

2. Eat fruits and vegetables Fruits and Vegetables are important if you want to maintain good health and attain that perfect body shape. Fruits and vegetables helps in providing vitamins and minerals that are needed in the body and also helps in burning excess calories. Regular intake of fruits and vegetables has also been known to prevent diseases such as diabe-

3. Adequate intake of water

go through life dehydrated which causes

but ensure at all times that you are always well hydrated as it will also help you make healthier food choices. 4.Table your meals more your body tend to absorb the nutrients. Always make sure you are less distracted when car or close that book before you dig in. Ensure proper table manners and sitting position when eating. 5.

Avoid junk foods About 85% of people these days live on junk foods and this is the major cause of bloated stomach and excessive weight gains. To maintain a perfect that are low in fat and have fewer calories. Intake of Confectionaries of all kinds should be reduced to a minimal.

The movie cobweb is a true life story of a young boy Sam (Uti Nwachukwu) who has the desire to be a musician in future but his father Akiga ( Funsho

6. Avoid late night meals: Eat dinner 14-15 hours beis to enable proper digestion and

excretion before another meal is consumed. Fight that urge to have a midnight snack and strive to maintain good eating habit. 7. Eat a little at a time

enables easier digestion and keeps you strong without feeling week and sluggish which a normal heavy meal would cause. So Eat Right and Feel Right.

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reasons why you need to take a vacation

A real vacation, where you completely unplug with work and focus on things you want and like to do, health. The fact is, careers are time-consuming and at times, challenging and stressful. Getting away from your responsibilities and focusing on yourself can do wonders, and reconnecting with yourself, your partner and family can positively impact other areas of your life. Unfortunately, a lot of people, especially business owners, take very little time off each year. And while many consider long weekends a couple weeks on vacation. 1. Relieve Stress: Stress can have a negative effect on all aspects of your health physically, mentally and emotionally. Headaches, back pain, anxiety, irritability, lack of concentration and frustration are world, we lead busy lives, and often our crazy schedules and the pressure we put on ourselves eventually turns into stress. Taking a vacation helps relieve the built up anxiety, which can lower your blood pressure, help you sleep better and build up your immune system. Stress can even cause you to gain weight, especially around the middle. Holidays will not only help you relieve stress, but can help you manage it better when you get back to the real world? 2. Clear your Head: Life is hectic and your brain is as that. Always being on the go and taking care of your many responsibilities in both your personal and professional life can cause you to feel frazzled, confused and overwhelmed. Vacations can alleviate these problems, giving you a fresh perspective and calming your nerves. Taking a break from a jampacked schedule will noticeably lower your anxiety. Even better, clearing your head and slowing things down often leads to great ideas and a fresh perspective when you head back to your job and normal routine 3. Build Your Immune System: A busy life but eventually everything will get to be too much

With work and responsibilities comes stress and it can actually promote the risk of disease because of it comes into contact with a virus. Vacations can help relieve stress, allowing your immune system to build back up. Without the break, your body likely diseases. take your allotted vacation days, you could be doing serious damage to your heart health. Unlike in foreign countries where several weeks of vacation are not only paid but regulated and mandatory by

standard two weeks. But skipping out on vacation can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk of heart attacks. Several studies show that taking a yearly vacation can lower your risk of heart problems by a staggering amountâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;according to a Framingham Heart Study, men are around 30-percent less likely to die from a heart attack and women have a 50-percent lower risk of having a heart attack 5. Increased Happiness: While it would be nice if everyone found the job of their dreams and loved every minute of working, the fact is, many people you are loving what you do, foregoing happiness on a personal level will eventually catch up to you. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and being happy goes a long way to mental stability. Happiness and good mental health can Spending time with family or some well-earned time

restlessness, insomnia, and not enough sleep into work right up until bed time and many people sleep with their phone, answering emails late in the evening or during the night when you should be allowing your body the rest it needs. According to you put yourself at risk of getting sick more easily, and the long-term effects can increase your risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Vacations allow you to break this routine, resulting in more peaceful sleep, as well as sleeping for longer 7. Improved Family Health: Day-to-day routines and responsibilities get old fast. It can seem that

only one in your household who may be feeling disconnected and on auto-pilot. A happy home life will positively impact other aspects of your life. In turn, problems at home can negatively affect work and other relationships, and increase stress. By taking a vacation and reconnecting

6. Better Quality of Sleep: The stresses from a busy life greatly impact your quality of sleepâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; health 8. Rejuvenate Your Body: People who take regular vacations can likely relate to how the time off allows you to rejuvenate your body, increasing your energy levels and providing a more positive the go, your energy can be seriously lacking. Because of this, exercising regularly becomes less and less frequent, putting your health at risk and losing the happy endorphin from workouts. Going on vacation can snap you out of the less fresh perspective.