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aerodrome for Abuja-bound aircrafts during the temporary closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, for repair works. Continued on page 12

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London/Paris Club Refund:

Consultant sues FG, 36 govs Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

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One dead, 4 shot as Customs, smugglers clash in Ogun

The ongoing controversy over the sharing formula on N522.74 billion from the Paris/London Club refund has taken a new dimension as a consultant, Hon Ned Muniz Nwoko, has dragged the federal government and the 36 State governors before a federal high court in Abuja over his consulContinued on page 6

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IWD: Osinbajo, govs, eminent Nigerians salute women –Pages 5&15

Many killed, scores injured as Yoruba, 7 Hausa clash in Osun

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Apo 6 Killings: 12 Police chief, others know fate today PDP crisis: Makarfi rejects Dickson’s 6 convention committee composition Women’s Day celebration: Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose (l), addressing women on the occasion of the 2017 International Women’s Day celebration in Ado-Ekiti… on Wednesday.

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Govs. Wike, Bindow laud role of women in nation building Rivers gov promises to be women-friendly Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt & Tom Garba, Yola

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L-R: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo; National Chairman, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff and Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, during a visit of members of Kaduna chapter of the PDP to the chairman in Abuja… on Wednesday.

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people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day, members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, called for more empowerment of women. The lawmakers, who lauded efforts of women across the world, said that it was important that women were given opportunity to be assets in the country. This emanated from a motion under matters of urgent public importance by Rep. Stella Ngwu (Enugu-PDP) on the “Need for Government and People of Nigeria to be Bold for Change and Work for More Gender-Inclusive

Nigeria”. Ngwu, who chairs the Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development explained that “this year’s campaign includes to consider how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda.” She explained that the campaign would further help in building momentum for the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which entailed gender equality. “It will also ensure inclusive quality education for all and promote lifelong learning,” she said. Contributing to the motion, Rep. Ayo Omidiran (Osun-APC) advised men to show support to wom-

en, stressing that real men showed support to their women. In her contribution, Rep. Asabe Bashir (Borno-APC) said that men should empower the women and make them relevant in every sector of the society. “We still have some women and children in captivity; they need to be rescued. “We should empower more women so they can be relevant in the society,” she said. Rep. Nnena Elendu-Ukeje (Abia-PDP) said: “this day is important for women; they deserve to be celebrated because women are the source of life’’.

Rep. Johnson Agbonayinma (Edo-APC) commended women for their contributions to the society. He called for more support for women and for those in parliament to head more committees. Agbonayinma rounded of his contribution with a song, which led to a cheering moment by the women at plenary. The house adopted the motion when it was put to a voice vote by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara. The motion was referred to the Committees on Women Affairs and Social development, and Legislative Compliance for further action.

Kogi women charged to be change agents Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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of Kogi state governor, Mrs. Rashida Bello, has enjoined women in the state to be the Change that the nation desires. Delivering her speech at this year’s International Women’s day held at the Children Amusement Park Lokoja, Mrs. Bello stated that women have become bold and more powerful than ever because they have endeavoured to have risen to compete favourably with the menfolk in their chosen careers. She noted that “Our society has witnessed the evolution of women from the relegated back-

ground of hopelessness, illiteracy, inequality and poverty to high class and excellent accomplishments at different strata of human endeavours.” The First Lady who expressed gratitude that women now are occupying enviable positions as captains of industries.academics and political leadership. urged them not to relent until they are finally liberated. While she recalled the result yielding struggle for gender equality over the decades, Bello admonish the women to sustain it as the achievements were not on the platter of gold. This year’s celebration of the International Women’s Day themed “Be Bold for Change” is a call to all to help women and

girls achieve their aspirations. fight gender bias and imbalance in all areas of life. She commended the state governor, Alhaji Yahaha Bello, for being the most gender friendly governor in the country, who appointed a female as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Mrs. Folashade Ayaode Arike as well as the only female Chief Press Secretary in Nigeria Mrs. Petra Akinti Onyegbule an indication of the governor’s move from mere awareness to concrete action. As part of the activities marking the celebration 420 women drawn from the 21 local government areas of the state were presented with empowerment and support for petty trading.

The Rivers and Adamawa state governors, Barrister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his Adamawa counterpart, Senator Muhammadu Umar Jibrilla Bindow have commended the strategic role of women in nation building and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria. In their separate statements to commemorate the International Women’s Day, the governors lauded the progressive role of women in every sphere of our lives given their enormous contributions to socio-economic development of this country. The Rivers state governor assured women that his administration would continue to be womenfriendly in its strides to develop the state. He de-

clared that women would always feature prominently in the creation of a new Rivers state. In a message to Rivers women to mark this year’s Women’s Day, Governor Wike noted that women were strategically placed in his administration to help in translating the tenets of the new Rivers development blueprint into reality. He expressed satisfaction with the contributions of women to the growth of the state and felicitated with women across the globe for their roles in the promotion of peace, development and societal stability, declaring that his administration would always celebrate women. Recall that on Tuesday, the deputy governor of the state, Dr. (Mrs.) Ipalibo Harry Banigo, called for a collaborative action to accelerate gender par-

Lagos deputy Gov urges women to unite against discrimination, gender disparity ÎÎÎThe deputy governor

of Lagos state, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has called on women to unite and speak with one voice against all forms of discrimination, domestic violence and gender inequality. Dr. Adebule noted that the annual International women’s day celebration by the United Nations is a recognition of the important roles that women have been playing in the political, social and economic development of the society, adding that in spite of all the barriers been faced in the society, women over the years have been broken the walls of limitation to be highly successful in their chosen careers. In a press statement dated March 8, 2017 and signed by Odusina Akeem, Dr. Adebule who described the theme for the year 2017 International Women’s day celebration as ‘BE BOLD FOR CHANGE’ stated that it is a clarion call for women to unite, come together and take bold and pragmatic steps to accelerate gender parity and fight all OMISSION/ABBREVIATION OF NAME: That on some of my documents my name was written as JOHN AGBALA ABISOYE, which JOHNBULL was abbreviated to JOHN. Now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNBULL AGBALA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

forms of discriminations that have been hindering women development. Her words: ‘We all must work in synergy to ensure all girls have access to free, equitable and quality education. Our unity of purpose must be to help all women to end all forms of discriminations, assaults, abuses, trafficking, and harmful practices such as early and forced marriages ‘Adebule advised. The deputy governor who noted that though, there had been some significant efforts by government in many countries to remove all barriers being faced by women and the girl-child to guarantee their full right and freedom, there is still need for women to rise against other forms of discrimination and abuses against women that still persist in some other regions. OHIJEAGBON NATHANIEL OIZIMEDE

I, formerly known and addressed as OHIJEAGBON ABUBAKAR OIZIMEDE as used in my International Passport and OHIJEAGBON ABUBAKAR as used in my School Certificate, now wish to be known and addressed as OHIJEAGBON NATHANIEL OIZIMEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME: That on my Bank Account with Diamond Bank, Ogba Branch during my BVN, my name was written as CLARA OJEAKHENA, and on my Bank Account with First Bank, Ogba Branch name was written as OJEAKHENA CLARA JULIET. Hereby testify that OJEAKHENA CLARA JULIET and CLARA OJEAKHENA is person. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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London/Paris Club Refund: Consultant sues FG, 36 govs Continued from page 1 tancy/legal fees. This was disclosed in the court processes, exclusively obtained by the Daily Times on Tuesday. In the Writ of Summons in suit No FHC/ABJ/CS/148/2017 before Justice Gabriel Kolawole, Nwoko is demanding payment of $175.98 million (at the forex rate of N305 to $1, which is N53.68billion) as his consultancy/legal fees from the said N522.74bn refund. According to the plaintiff, the said $175.98million represents his consultancy/legal fees from the refund to 15 states - Abia,

Anambra, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Kogi, Adamawa, Taraba, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Edo, Delta, Zamafara. The plaintiff had also named the Incorporated Trustees of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the Attorney- General of the Federation, the Minister of Finance, the Accountant- General of the Federation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Access Bank Plc and GTBank Plc as codefendants to the suit. Nwoko is asking the court to take a judicial notice of the fact that he is entitled to the fees on the grounds that the vari-

ous state governments engaged him to inquire, verify, reconcile and recover certain amounts of money wrongly or illegally deducted from their statutory allocations as first line charge for payment of external debts between 1995 and 2005 by the federal government. He also exhibited the letters of authority from the different states to back his claims. He added that the scope of his work included the establishment of exact deductions made from the states’ statutory allocations by the federal government in the settlement of foreign debts and the differences, if any, on the reflected balances/non

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remittances. Nwoko also claims that he engages many professionals and qualified experts in various countries of the world, including lawyers, chartered and forensic accountants in order to diligently carried out the task. The plaintiff further claims that the state governments and his humble self agreed that he is entitled to certain percentages of the monies found to be due for refunds to the states. For example, he claims that he is entitled to 20 per cent from the refunds accruing to Bayelsa, Edo, Imo and Oyo; 10 per cent from Abia, Adamawa, Kogi, Niger, and Taraba; 15 per cent from Anambra , Ebonyi and Enugu while he is to receive 12 per cent from refund to Ondo. The plaintiff further claims that when the federal government was not forthcoming with the refunds to the state, he filed a class action against the federal government before the federal high court in suit No FHC/ABJ/ CS/512/2014/ in Abia State government and Others vs the Attorney- General of the Federation and others. He added that his activities prompted President Muhammadu Buhari to approve the payment of N522.74billion to the state governments in 2016 as the amount represents the 25 per cent over deductions on Paris and London Club loans on the accounts of states and local governments between 1995 and 2005. He however alleged that instead of paying him his legitimate legal and consultancy services, which led to the realization of the said releases and

payments, the governors’ forum, the AGF, the minister of finance, the Accountant-General of the Federation and the CBN allegedly paid consultancy/legal fees to phoney and sham consultants, who did not render any consultant/legal services to the state governments. Nwoko is also alleging that the above-named defendants are determined to continue to pay to the phoney and sham consultants from their accounts in Access Bank and GTBank. He is therefore asking Justice Kolawole to direct the defendants to pay him his consultancy/legal fees of $175.98 million from the released refunds to the states. He is further asking the court to make a pronouncement on the remaining monies in the two commercial banks in order to prevent further dissipation of the funds. He has also filed an ex-parte application on the matter while the judge directed him to put the defendants on notice. Justice Kolawole had further directed in his ruling on the ex-parte application that while the plaintiff should put the defendants on notice, the defendants must come to court and show cause why the prayers of the plaintiff should not be granted. Justice Kolawole had further directed in his ruling on the ex-parte application that while the plaintiff should put the defendants on notice, the defendants must come to court and show cause why the prayers of the plaintiff should not be granted. The judge later adjourned the matter till March 22.

PDP crisis: Makarfi rejects Dickson’s convention committee composition Lateef Ibrahim, Chris Emetoh & Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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of the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has rejected the template for the proposed national unity convention of the party submitted on Tuesday by the chairman of the PDP standing committee on reconciliation, Governor Seriake Dickson. The Bayelsa governor, it would be recalled, had presented his committee’s template for the conduct of the national convention to Makarfi in private on Tuesday but his presentation of the same report to national chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, on the same day, was witnessed by the media. That has apparently angered the factional chairman, who be-

lieved strongly that it was wrong to have placed the committee’s recommendation on the public domain when much work still needed to be done to refine it. Meanwhile, the PDP Senate Caucus, yesterday after a meeting of the caucus in Abuja, resolved to meet with the PDP Governors Forum in order to fine tune modalities in resolving the leadership crisis, according to Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senate minority leader and chairman of the caucus. Akpabio, who explained that the party leadership tussle formed part of discussions at the meeting, said that the caucus will meet with the governors to work out strategy for an out of court settlement. According to him, the caucus believes in peace and unity of the party, adding that the party will not relent in providing a viable opposition to the APC to ensure

checks and balance and accountability governance. He told senate correspondents that the caucus also prayed for President Muhammadu Buhari’s quick recovery. Makarfi, however, in a statement rejecting the template, yesterday, pointed out that implementing the template the way it is at the moment, would go against the judgment of the Court of Appeal that ordered the feuding parties in the leadership crisis to revert to the status quo ante before the botched May 21, 2016 national convention. He said Dickson was supposed to have gone back to members of his committee to rectify areas that were potentially in conflict with the court judgment but he failed to do so. Makarfi said: I’m shocked and disappointed that the governor of Bayelsa made public presentation of a purported report approved or

endorsed by us and other stakeholders as reported. “He met me yesterday (Tuesday) and I pointed out the problems with his proposals that it will go against even the Court of Appeal judgment. “At the end, I told him, as caretaker committee, whatever is approved by the organs of the party that we represent, we will work with and advised him to revert back to his colleagues and other organs. But this is what we are seeing,” he pointed out. The template released by the Bayelsa governor recommended the formation of a national convention committee that would conduct a national unity convention. According to the template, Sheriff is expected to select, in consultation with party stakeholders, 12 members of the national convention planning committee. The standing committee had

also urged the national convention planning committee to consider appointing into the planning committee, seven state governors, seven senators, including the deputy Senate president, 12 members of the House of Representatives and six members of the Board of Trustees. Also to be considered for membership of the convention planning committee, according to Dickson, are national vice chairmen (one per zone), three state chairmen per zone, six serving Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly and six former governors. Others suggested for inclusion are six former presiding officers of the National Assembly (who are still members of the party), six prominent women leaders, six youth leaders of the party and six former ministers of the party. Continued on page 8

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Many killed, scores injured as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Ile-Ife Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo

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Ife, Osun State with no fewer than 10 persons feared dead as Yoruba and Hausa communities clash in the ancient town. In the clash between the communities, several houses were burnt with scores of people injured. It was gathered that in the heat of the crisis, some

school children had to take refuge at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and radio broadcast was thereafter made directing their parents to visit the palace for their wards. Meanwhile, the Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has declared a two-day curfew in Ile-Ife town of Osun State. This was contained in a statement from the office of the governor and signed by the Director, Bureau of

Communication and Strategy, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon. The combined team of security agencies were seen on ground trying to restore normalcy to the town. Eyewitnesses narrated that there was prevalence of the use of weapons during the clash, which started Tuesday evening. When our Correspondent visited the scene of the clash, which continued Wednesday, the streets were deserted.

At Lagere area, some Yoruba youths armed with cutlasses, knives and clubs stormed some shops, said to be owned by the Hausas and started breaking them down. The crisis, which grounded commercial activities in the ancient city, resumed around 06.30am on Wednesday, after it had subsided late Tuesday night and was allegedly triggered by ethnic sentiment. At the scene of the clash,

sources gave two different versions as to the cause of the crisis. While some said the crisis began when a Hausa man wanted to forcefully keep his luggage with a Yoruba woman, others said it was as a result of extramarital affair between a married Yoruba woman and an Hausa man. Corroborating the first version of the story to our Correspondent, a trader in the Sabo market, which was part of the clash scenes, said the excesses of an Hausa man triggered reprisal from the Yoruba. He explained that the

Hausa man had hit a Yoruba trader when some transporters intervened and retaliated. He said, “The woman was sitting in her shop when the man came. He wanted to drop some loads with her but the woman refused. She asked him to take his load away. Suddenly, he slapped the woman and she held him. “Later, we saw her making a call and some group of youths came to defend her.” Another source said the clash was a continuation of Continued on page 8

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One dead, 4 shot as Customs, smugglers clash in Ogun Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

ÏÏÏ A middle aged man lost his life while four others were critically injured following a shoot-out between some custom men and people suspected to be smugglers in Kobape area of Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State on Wednesday. The killing, which caused serious gridlock in Abeokuta as scores of protesters stormed the Ogun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to protest the alleged killing, was later controlled by a detachment of police and other security agencies. The protesters, who were visibly charged, brought the corpse of the dead victim to Quarry Road, Abeokuta Command of the Customs and tried to force their way into the Command. It, however, took the combined effort of men of the Nigerian Army, police and men of Ogun state

Vigilance Service, to prevent the irate protesters from gaining entry into the Command. Narrating the incident to our Correspondent, Shola Josiah disclosed that Saubanna and four other drivers, including himself, had left Kuto market in Abeookuta around 9:30a.m, with their vehicles loaded with 25 bags of rice heading to Sagamu. He added that Customs intercepted them at Sowo Village around 9:30a.m Kobape road and gave them a hot chase. “We had left Kuto market in Abeokuta with our vehicles loaded with 25 bags of rice each. When we got to Sowo village we saw Customs’ vehicle with men inside it. “I thought there won’t be any issue because we normally pay them N5,000 on each trip. Before I knew what was happening, they had started giving us hot chase. They caught up with me, while Saubana’s car tyres were blown out with gunshot and his Maz-

da 626 car eventually somersaulted into a ditch,” Josiah stated. He, however, alleged that Customs operatives still shot Saubana at close range after bullet had hit him around the thigh and managed to crawl out of the car wreckage. Josiah, who said his vehicle was seized and driven to the state command of the Customs, stated that two other drivers escaped. He lamented Saubana’s death, noting the father of four was an easy going person. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, Usman Abdulahi, said the allegation was not true. He said the information at his disposal was that smugglers were sighted by Customs’ operatives along Siun-Kobape road and in an attempt to escape arrest, one of the smugglers had an accident. “The information at my disposal is that one of our patrol teams went on routine patrol this morn-

ing along Kobape-Sagamu interchange. Based on credible information to them that some smugglers were coming through that route, they waylaid the smugglers. “On sighting Customs’ vehicle, the occupants of those vehicles now started on top speed. In the course of the operation, one of the vehicles fell into a ditch. The occupants of that vehicle left and ran away. Our men now brought the vehicle down to Abeokuta station. So, that is the information I have. “There was no shootout with anybody. Our men have no cause to shoot anybody. They are well trained and they operate according to international best practices. “The police have been invited, we are on top of the situation. The matter is under investigation by the Customs and the police. So after a thorough investigation, we will now give you full details of what happened,” Usman explained.

Oba John Ademola Ajakaiye, the monarch of Iyin-Ekiti, hometown of late General Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, has extolled the virtues of the late patriarch of the Adebayo family and commiserated with the family and Nigerians on the death of the former military governor of Western Region. Oba Ajakaiye, a retired justice, described late Adebayo as a patriot, nationalist and great Nigerian who was one of the oldest surviving Generals of the Nigerian Army. This is even as Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, his Lagos State counterpart, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and for Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel mourn the passage of the Yoruba leader. According to the monarch, late Adebayo’s tenure as military governor of old Western Region was instrumental to the rapid development of his state and the region: “He served as the governor of Western Region in 1966. It was while he was governor of that region that he was instrumental to the provision of some essential infrastructure to Ekiti. “He divided Ekiti into four divisions, South, Central, North and West, with Ado as the capital. “Because of this step, Ekiti was able to develop rapidly in all rounds rather than merely developing as a division. This gave birth to further development. He was a national-

ist and a very disciplined man as a military man. Former president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) was his Aide De camp. President Buhari also worked with him, so did Danjuma. He was the leader of the Yoruba Council of Elders. He wasn’t a tribalist and believed in the Nigerian Project. “He was a father figure to all governors in Ekiti. His departure, though a great loss, but we give thanks for his life. We are not mourning but celebrating his transition,” the monarch said. Describing the late Adebayo, as a true Ekiti man, who lived a fulfilled life, Fayose, in a condolence message in Ado-Ekiti, he personally signed said Ekiti people would never forget the late General for his love for them and for epitomising the great virtues of an Ekiti person. “General Adeyinka Adebayo was truly an Ekiti man. He was not a bigot and never allowed political considerations to becloud his sense of fairness, honesty, and boldness in the face of daunting obstacles. “He would always call a spade a spade and would not mind whose ox is gored. Despite the political differences between me and his son, Otunba Niyi, he was forthright in commending our efforts at developing the state, even though we are among the least financially buoyant. He would not allow sentiments to sway his sense of judgment and was a true Continued on page 8

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Recession may not end soon, unless… -FG Continued from page 12 2016, added “I also informed council of the released of the Economic recovery Growth Plan which is already on the website of the ministry of budget and national planning as well as the budget office.” He declared that government was encouraged by the current economic outlooks adding that “but we are even more energised to put in more effort in agriculture which is doing very well to do even better. “To put in more efforts in solid minerals to make sure that our infrastructure is revamped, because that is what will stimulate our economy if we continue in this way. You saw yesterday the Acting President went to break grounds for the railway from Lagos to Ibadan all the way to Kano. “As you know, the economic recovery and growth plan focuses on three objectives, one, is restoring growth and that is what we are determined to do. Two, inviting in our people, our people are our greatest re-

source and three, building a competitive economy because ultimately the economy cannot do well unless it is competitive.” He listed what he said is five priority areas that government was focusing on to include stabilising the micro economic environment, achieving agriculture and food security, ensuring energy sufficiency - power as well as petroleum products. Others he said include “improving transportation infrastructure and driving industrialisation focusing on small and medium scale enterprises. “So we are determined with this plan to get this economy great again. We are determined by the end of the plan to move from the negative growth that we experienced in 2016 to the growth rate of 7 per cent by 2020.” Federal government also approved contract for the construction of greater Abuja water supply project at the total cost of $470 million. The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Mohammed Bello

described the project as a very important project for the residents of the city because it aims to provide portable water to the greater part of the city and it intends to leverage on the facility in the city. “That is lower Osuma Dam as well as the Water treatment plant for the city which is reputed to be one of the largest on the African continent. “As you know, water supply to the city based on the master plan has not been able to extend to other phases of the city and the intention of this project which is being funded by the ChinaNexim bank is to provide water to what we call loops 1, 2, 5 and 6.” According to him, “The overall master plan for the city has ten loops. Already Loops 3 and 4 are currently operational, providing water to Garki, Maitama, Asokoro and Central Business District. “With these new additional 4 loops, water is going to be extended to other very critical districts of the city. And some of them

are under loop 1: Mumkoro axis, Gwarimpa 1,8,2, Mbora, Karimo, Dape, Kafe and Wumba. These as you know are areas of the city that have expanded tremendously over the last few years. “Loop 2 will provide water to Katampe, Mabuchi, Utako, Wuye, Dakibiun Jabi, Kado and Jahiye Districts while loop Number 5 will provide water to Durumi, Duste, Gadua, Luboyi and Kaura. Of the four loops under this particular contract, loop number 6 will provide water to Galadimawa, Dapuya, Logogoma, Wumba, Saraji, kabusa, Okanja, Paikasa. “For us in this administration, it is a very significant infrastructure project and it is in line with our policy of concentrating on the projects that would have the widest impact to the widest number of our population and I feel very delighted that the FEC approved this contract and as the next month roll by, we will engage with you so that you will see the progress of work.”

Fayose, Ambode, Daniel, others, mourn Adebayo as monarch extols virtues Continued from page 7 father to all,” he said. Ambode in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Adebayo’s demise was a great loss to the nation, especially the South West region. According to him, “General Adebayo was a great patriot and one of Nigeria’s foremost nationalists who never shied away from expressing his love for his country and his people. He was a brilliant administrator who was known for his dedication and zeal to serve his fatherland. “Those who know papa would attest to the fact that he was a man of many parts. For the Yoruba nation, this is a great loss. His passion to see the integration of the South West region was second to none. No doubt, we would miss his wise counsel especially at this time when our nation is on a path to rebirth,” the governor said.

In his tribute, Daniel described the death of General Adebayo, as a great loss to Nigeria and particularly to the Yoruba nation where he served meritoriously. In his condolence message to the family of the late Chairman of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Otunba Daniel described the sudden exit of General Adebayo as a sad loss coming at this point in the political evolution of our nation, Nigeria and at a time the Yoruba people is in dire need of political identity and guidance. According to the former governor, “General Adebayo was a man of peace, who though he was trained as a military, advocated for peace and dialogue in settling the Nigeria Civil war as opposed to arms conflict, a position which later earned him the chairmanship of the Committee on Reconciliation and Integration after the war.

Many killed, scores injured as Yoruba, Hausa clash in Ile-Ife Continued from page 7 the lingering crisis between factions of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Abuja branch, and Hausas. On his part, the Sarum of Ife Kingdom, Chief Yemi Oriowo, said that one Hausa man slapped the wife of NURTW vicepresident, which made the two factions to engage themselves in a fight, on Wednesday, in Ile-Ife. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has however, called on Ife indigenes and non-indigenes, especially Hausas to maintain peaceful coexistence in Ife kingdom. Oba Ogunwusi made the call while addressing pressmen during the clash in IleIfe. He said, “I kick against war or violence of any form, I am a king that canvasses for peace and unity among Yoruba race and Nigeria at large. “As Hausa are sojourners in this land of Ile-Ife, likewise Ife indigenes live in other towns and cities

across the country and in Diaspora. “Let’s give peace a chance and maintain peace and harmony in the land.” Also, the Elejesi of Ejesi Kingdom, Ife, Oba Babatunde Awosunle, has called on the two factions to allow peace to reign in the land and desist from all forms of bloodshed. The statement by the Osun State government read that the curfew was compelled by the breach of the peace in the area, which has led to avoidable destruction of lives and properties. “The curfew, which will be between 6pm to 7am, will be in force till Friday. The curfew takes effect from today (Wednesday) (yesterday) March 8, 2017,” it added. The government said it has deployed heavy security forces to the scene of the crisis in Ile-Ife in Ife Central West Local Council Development Area of the state. The government assured the people of its readiness to quell the face-off in the affected area of the ancient city.

Sokoto State governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (2nd r), during an inspection tour of the collapsed Lugu Dam in Wurno L.G.A of Sokoto State… on Wednesday.

PDP crisis: Makarfi rejects Dickson’s convention committee composition Continued from page 7 Governor Dickson had restated the commitment of the standing committee on reconciliation to the pursuit of a political solution as the best option for resolving the ongoing challenges facing the party without prejudice to the ongoing judicial processes He explained that this need necessitated a template that would culminate in a unity national convention. The governor said the

convention shall be responsible for the conduct of the elections to all national offices of the party, including the zoning of such offices. Dickson said as part of the sacrifice to be made in order to reposition the party, the committee was of the view that all national officers, who may claim that their tenure still subsists beyond the proposed convention, “are hereby requested to relinquish their claim in the interest of the party.”

According to the template, “For the purpose of the convention, all officers elected at the ward, local, state and zonal levels before the first Port Harcourt convention of May 21, 2016 are deemed validly elected, except for the election held in some states that were declared by NEC as inconclusive. “That the proposed national convention should hold as soon as possible and not later than June30, 2017.” The governor said the committee shall continue to

engage the party leadership and all relevant stakeholders with a view to having a hitch free convention. While appreciating the efforts of former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors and other leaders of the party in resolving the leadership crises in the party, he called on all and sundry to work towards the realization of this objective. In his response, Sheriff promised to study the template to see if there would be need for adjustments.

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PDP, Obasanjo and hubris By Sufuyan Ojeifo Let me state from the outset that I am not a card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but I have sympathy for the party for some personal reasons. With that kind of sympathetic or empathic mindset, it becomes difficult to maintain a dispassionate position - privately or publicly- when matters in issue have direct or indirect bearing or reference to the PDP. It was against this backdrop and within this context that I was filled with righteous indignation when I read media reports last weekend wherein former President Olusegun Obasanjo was thumbing his chest in self-congratulations on how he and his friend, Senator Ahmadu Alli, whom he imposed on the PDP as national chairman in 2005, orchestrated the sinking of the party by their exit from the party. As one of the political reporters who covered the activities that presaged the formation of the PDP in 1998, I remember, somewhat, the roles that the founding fathers played. I remember the series of preparatory meetings in Professor Jerry Gana’s house. I remember that committees were set up to handle different aspects of the party formation. I also remember the series of constitution drafting committee meetings in the residence of the late Chief Sunday Awoniyi. I remember that the late Chief Bola Ige was the chair of the constitution drafting committee and how he withdrew from the committee, claiming that he sighted some “Abacha politicians” at one of the enlarged meetings where final decisions were to be made. I remember that, in the course of the hurried preparations to beat INEC deadline, Bola Ige and his Afenifere associates withdrew from the process. Consequent upon his withdrawal to register Alliance for Democracy (AD), the PDP had to rejig the committee and the task of steering the constitution drafting committee fell squarely on the shoulders of General David Jemibewon (retd), who is a lawyer. I remember the role played by the Second Republic Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, who was chairing the meetings of the entire association until the point of registration when he had to withdraw because of his presidential ambition. I remember that it was the last day of the submission of party registration documents to the INEC that the PDP, at the Rockview Hotel, Abuja, selected the late Chief Solomon

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Daushep Lar as the acting National Chairman and other interim officers whose names were submitted to INEC. I remember that when the jostle for the presidential ticket started, the man who became the eventual winner of the ticket, former head of state, General Olusegun Obasanjo, had just been granted presidential pardon and released from prison where the Abacha regime had sent him on life imprisonment for alleged involvement in a phantom coup. I remember that the choice of Obasanjo, who did not participate in the formation of the PDP -note also that he was not a politicianwas orchestrated by the military hegemony of the then incumbent head of state, General Abdusalami Abubakar, as part of the grand plan to pacify the South West zone for the death of Chief MKO Abiola in the custody of the federal government with his June 12, 1993 presidential

mandate. The three parties-PDP, AD and All People’s Party (APP), which formed an alliance with the AD for the presidential election, all presented Yoruba presidential candidates. ADAPP alliance presented Chief Olu Falae with the late Umaru Shinkafi as running mate. The decision to produce Obasanjo, as PDP’s candidate, was deliberately guided to further the influence of the military in democratic governance. The decision had the imprimatur of the troika of former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, former chief of army staff who later became minister of defence in Obasanjo’s government, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma and former chief of army staff who served as national security adviser in Obasanjo’s government and later in Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, General Aliyu Gusau. The troika largely funded

“I cannot remember anything that was unique under Ali’s national chairmanship of the PDP, except two things: the political empowerment of his wife, Maryam, with appointment(s) and the failed third term agenda of Obasanjo. Yet, at a symposium in Abeokuta to mark his 80th birthday, Obasanjo, in his moment of hubris, told journalists that the exit of himself and Ali from the PDP marked the beginning of the sinking of the party”

Obasanjo’s election, even though sundry funding and support came from other sources. I remember that immediately Obasanjo, who did not know how the PDP was formed, who did not have money to spend on the election, became president on May 29, 1999, he decided to run the PDP his own way. In the November 19 and 20, 2000 national convention of the party, he ensured that the popular candidateChief S.B. Awoniyi-was rigged out at the Eagle Square. He purportedly deployed state machinery to impose his candidate-Barnabas Gemade- as chairman of the party. When Gemade was perceived to be too close to the state governors and was no longer trusted to support him completely, Obasanjo replaced him with Audu Ogbeh and when Ogbeh outplayed his hands and seemed to be gravitating towards vice president Atiku Abubakar in opposing the hijack of the party by the president, he (Ogbeh) who had condemned the failed plot by Chris Uba to kidnap and force Chris Ngige to resign as governor of Anambra State, bit the bullet that torpedoed him from the chair of the party. He was forced to resign. Then entered Obasanjo’s man Friday: Senator Ahmadu Ali-a retired army colonel- with whom Obasanjo plotted unsuccessfully to push through his third term agenda. Remember Ali was Obasanjo’s federal commissioner of education under whom the famous “Ali-mustgo” students’ riot that paralysed educational activities in higher institutions took place in 1978. I cannot remember anything that was unique under Ali’s national chairmanship of the PDP, except two things: the political empowerment of his wife, Maryam, with appointment(s) and the failed third term agenda of Obasanjo. Yet, at a symposium in Abeokuta to mark his 80th birthday, Obasanjo, in his moment of hubris, told journalists that the exit of himself and Ali from the PDP marked the beginning of the sinking of the party. Respectfully, that was not the correct position. The PDP actually began to sink during Obasanjo’s presidency. The party was buckling under his leadership as he virtually privatised it. Those who knew how to run party were not allowed to call on their experience in the second and third republics and thus the party was denied of abundant savvy within. He denied the party the integrity capital and the party administration capacity of third republic senator, the late S.B. Awoniyi, the Sardauna Keremi and former chair of Arewa Consultative

Forum (ACF). Obasanjo succeeded in subjugating the party, intimidating the National Assembly and browbeating influential leaders of the government and party. He became the emperor and the lord of the manor. He deployed the anti-graft agencies to harass political opponents within and outside the PDP. But for the entire nation, he would have pushed through his third term agenda. And because of the failure of the project, some prominent politicians had their plans for higher offices within the PDP truncated. It was a case of “you stopped me; I stopped you.” Indeed, what is seen as the sinking of the PDP by Obasanjo is really not the apt interpretation of what is happening to the party. The PDP is just passing through a phase, even though people like former national secretary of the party, Vincent Ogbulafor and one or two other leaders, had predicted that the PDP would rule Nigeria for unbroken 60 years. Its rule was, however, terminated after 16 years! Now, the destination the PDP is headed may not be clear, but there must be an arrival. Wellmeaning members of the party are concerned and hopeful, regardless of the lingering conundrum in which it has found itself, that the party would arrive safely. Therefore, claiming and rejoicing that his and Ali’s withdrawal from the party marked the beginning of PDP’s woes represent a sad commentary on the kind of lesson younger generations should learn from a statesman and influential leader of his people in the mold of Obasanjo. What would make a leader rejoice over the collapse of a platform on which he was president for eight years, chairman of its Board of Trustees for five years and by virtue of which he has remained the greatest political beneficiary of the current fourth republic governance? No man is God and therefore no man can be in eternal control of his environment. Obasanjo should know that the only thing that is permanent in life is change. Therefore, political leaders and statesmen should be circumspect, moderate their reactions or measure their utterances and, above all, learn to tame hubris, lest they be accused of playing God. Besides, such comments as attributed to Obasanjo, only succeeded in diminishing him and making people to view him as indulging in a pastime of petty political brickbats which is not statesmanlike

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Failure of our governor will make Ebonyi easy for APC to take in 2019 -Pastor Eze Pastor Eze Nwachukwu Eze, is the acting chairman, Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was at the party’s national secretariat last week to collect his letter of ratification from the party as the authentic acting chairman of the party in the state. Eze spoke to journalists on issues concerning the party in the state and at the Federal level. TOM OKPE was there. Q: What is your purpose of visit to APC headquarters? The meeting is all about coming to say thank you and commend our National chairman for the successes he has recorded so far. We know him as a man who talks less but whose action speaks volume. We know him as a silent achiever going by his track records since he took over the leadership of this party. We want Nigerians and others to see APC beyond just winning election, but the aura of a man in whose time as the leader there was a great change in Nigeria. It is an uncommon favor which shows that God is really with him. It is not just that President Buhari won election, but the victory should be tied to the fact that Oyegun brought luck to him after several years that he contested election. We are all aware of what played out during the Ondo State governorship party primary where it looks as if the party was breaking up. He kept silent and did not join issues with party leaders, but gradually persisted in getting victory for the party. The party’s stand proved him right with that singular success. During the Edo State election, even right on the streets and in the media, there was consensus that the candidate of the opposition party was more popular than APC candidate, the party won not because he is from that state, but the state of his mind and a progressive indeed. After evaluating all these, we decided as a state chapter to visit and commend his leadership and pledge our loyalty and solidly behind him since we do not have silver or gold to give. He needs solidarity so that these successes can be sustained. By extension, we pray that this aura must be extended to our state even in the forthcoming local government election. We equally used the opportunity to remind him of the party’s responsibility and commitment to the party in Ebonyi State to win the local government election coming up on April 22 this year. To God be the glory, we met him in a happy mood and he happily admitted that Ebonyi State is taking the lead in the

body planning that will never succeed, because the person is against God’s anointed. What are the chances of APC in a PDP state like Ebonyi? Are you also dialoguing with the governor to join APC? There is no dialogue going on between the party and the governor and I can tell you that we are not aware of any one. If the governor is dialoguing elsewhere, for us, the leadership of the party in Ebonyi State we are not aware of any. Our governor is so unpopular in the state, his programs and projects are anti people. APC in Ebonyi State has been taking on him to ensure that we play our role as the oppo-

Pastor Eze south-East. There was no iota of truth in the speculations that we came on a crisis resolution meeting. I emphasise that we came for a solidarity visit. Can we link your visit as response for the call in many quarters for the sack of the party chairman? We made it clear to him that those calling for the sack of the National chairman have no reason to do that and if there is any, it must be a selfish one. We should rather look at the gains of his leadership before advocating for his sack. Those calling for his sack must be planning to take us backward. We have seen result and God in action and the manifestation of His glory through Oyegun and the call for his sack is baseless. Any-

sition party in the state. For example, we have never had it like before in areas of power project of the Federal Government in the state. We are proud to say that Ebonyi State with 13 local government areas never benefited like we are doing now. The influx of grassroots personalities into the party shows the popularity of the party. It may interest you to know that in December 2016, the former Deputy National Secretary of PDP, Barr SO Onwe dumped his party to join APC. If the governor was doing things right, he would not have abandoned the party. The Labor party candidate in the 2015 governorship election in the state is now with us. It is same for all the past commissioners and local

PDP is still strong, but I would not tell you the plan B, we have a plan B if Sheriff wins at the Supreme Court. What is happening is unfortunate, they have done it to AD before, where they imposed candidates on the party, where is AD now?

government chairmen. So, the chances are there that with the quality of personalities selling the party in the state, the party will win 2019 elections in the state. What are the possibilities of political heavyweights like Anyim Pius Anyim and Sam Egwu joining the party? Well, we will rather wait until such time and we will cross the bridge when we get to the river. When they indicate interest, we would want to confirm their intentions to know whether they are coming to build or reap where they never sowed because the strength of the party now rests on the commitments of the founding members. I want to also let them know that the gains, joys and best ingredients of democracy are the opposition. APC has track record of opposition and that is why the party is strong. PDP is weak because they don’t have history of opposition. We must confirm whether they are coming to affect us with their PDP virus. It is not true that we will be intimidated by their personalities. Ogbonnaya Onu assumed the leadership of the party in the South East; we call him Ugo because of his immaculate white dressing. He has been on continuous political growth. He is a silent goal getter and people have watched him over time and seen the difference. Ebonyi people will not make the mistake of abandoning their son. He is not just an ordinary son but the one every state would desire to have. He is the real leader of APC in Ebonyi State and the South East. We have made our stand very clear on the controversy of who is the actual leader of the party in the South East between Onu and Ken Nnamani. We cannot deride our son for no just course. He founded the party and wrote a book about the party and till today nobody has challenged an item in the book. What is the biggest name to challenge the incumbent in the state? APC is a party that believes in internal democracy and when the time comes, we will see candidates, weigh their capacity and leave for the people to decide during the primaries. It will be a replica of what happened in Ondo State.

Dispute Resolution: Electoral institute trains staff on mediation The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had trained 50 direct staff on Electoral Alternative Dispute Resolution (EADR) and workplace mediation. Mrs Ngozi Oghuma, Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution Directorate of INEC’s Electoral Institute, told the News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) in Abuja that the training was targeted at effective and efficient conduct of elections

in Nigeria. Oghuma explained that workplace mediation was a confidential, informal and voluntary process where an impartial mediator facilitated communication between persons in a dispute. She said that the aim was to assist the parties in developing mutually acceptable agreements to improve their future working relationship. According to her, the workshop exposed the staff to how to deal with thorny issues the commission and

the electoral system were facing such as injustice, frustration and lack of job satisfaction in the workplace. “The reason for the workshop is to imbue participants with the rudiments of the commission’s Electoral Alternative Dispute Resolution (EADR) towards actualising harmonious work environment that will make for effective and efficient conduct of elections. “Similarly, the training was aimed at providing appropriate un-

derstanding of workplace conflicts and dispute resolution mechanisms that can be used, in addition to grievance procedures mechanisms entrenched in INEC staff conditions of service, 2016. “Electoral Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly workplace mediation, improves workplace relationships, lowers stress in the workplace and improves productivity. “The essence therefore, is to sensitise the staff about the existence and usefulness of workplace media-

tion in modern civil service job,’’ she said. Oghuma said this would also expose the existence of workplace mediation unit in the ADR Directorate to avail staff the benefits of channelling complaints through the directorate. According to her, it is safe to say that the workplace mediation can conveniently stand in place of trade unionism and can build a robust friendly relationship between the authority and the staff.

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2020 as it is committed to providing best quality standardized eye care in its clinical and surgical services. Also, the hospital plans to work with Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Cross River states government to provide adequate and affordable eye services to the people. Statistics from the Federal Ministry of Health revealed that, 42 out of every 1, 000 Nigerians aged 40 and above are visually impaired while that of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), showed that more than one million Nigerians are completely blind. Also, a national survey carried out in all the six geo-political zones in Nigeria (2005-2007) also revealed that a whopping 4.5 million Nigerians are blind or visually impaired.

Hence, the hospital is planning to extend its advance eye care into the country. The hospital further seeks to provide Nigerians with basic eye care, comprehensive eye care, diabetes eye care, cataract services, glaucoma treatment, lasik laser surgery, paediatric services, optical services among others. Currently, the hospital has over 44 branches across the world with over 70 eye specialists and 800 supporting staff. According to information made available to The Daily Times, the hospital had treated over 3.5 million patients severe eye problems, performed 200,000 eye surgeries and offered 250,000 people complementary eye check-ups.

NBC to roll out Digital SwitchOver in 6 states Tony Nwakaegho

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ÏÏÏ The National Broadcasting Commis- ÏÏÏ In an effort to improve eye sion (NBC), is set to roll out Digital SwitchOver (DSO) in the six geopolitical zones simultaneously. Its director general, Malam Is’haq Modibbo-Kawu, made this known in a communiqué which was issued at the end of oneday Broadcast stakeholders meeting held in Abuja. He listed the states in each of the zones to include: Kaduna in the North-West; Kwara representing North-Central; Gombe in North-East; Enugu, South-East; Osun for South-West; and Delta representing SouthSouth. The director general stated that 70 percent of contents in the DSO are local contents, while the collection of TV and Radio License fee would be collected to support content production. He attributed the success of DSO to the combined effort of all stakeholders namely, Digiteam Nigeria, Broadcast Signal Distributors, Set-Top-Box manufactures, channel owners, partners (CCNL and In view technologies), and Call Centre Operators. Modibbo-Kawu encouraged the stakeholders in the DSO value-chain to harness the digital economy to generate jobs for Nigerian youths. He said that NBC would liaise with states and local governments to be partners in the DSO in order to subsidise the Set Top Boxes (STB) for their people.

care among Nigerians and reduce the burden of seeking eye treatment abroad, operators of Eye-Q Super Speciality Eye Hospital, India, has extended its quality eye services to Nigeria as it will be unveiling its branch with the state-ofthe-art facilities in Victoria Island, Lagos tomorrow. With a lot of diabetic patients diagnosed with eye related problems in recent times, the management of the hospital, said having a branch in Nigeria will enable it treat more patients with eye problems in Africa and also restore their hope. The chief executive officer and co-founder of the hospital, Rajat

Goel, said that the hospital “aims to provide affordable, world-class eye care in smaller cities.” Blindness according to experts, remains one of the most debilitating illnesses in the world today and is no respecter of age, race or gender. Thus, they are worried that with the alarming increase in the prevalence of diseases such as diabetes which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed among the leading causes of blindness, the number of Nigerians who are visually impaired may double by 2020. To assist poor Nigerians to regain their sight, the management of the hospital told The Daily Times in an interview that it plans to build 35 branches in Nigeria by

Armed men invade Metuh’s home in Abuja Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Armed men suspected to be assassins on Tuesday night invaded the house of embattled former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, located at Prince and Princess Estate, Abuja. A statement issued by his Special Assistant yesterday in Abuja, explained that the armed men, numbering about eight, fired several shots and forcefully gained entry into the compound after destroying a section of its spiked security fence. The armed men were said to have tied up security guards and a driver at the premises and attempted to gain access in the main building, but could not due to the security doors at the front and back entrances of the main house. The statement added that when the armed men could not gain access into the main building, they decided to beat up the security guards and ordered them at gunpoint to call out Chief Metuh using their phones, but the guards insisted that he (Metuh) was not at home as he had travelled to the east. “Out of frustration, the invaders broke into other buildings in the premises, including Chief Metuh’s outoffice, where they carted away some documents and electronic equipment.”

Don’t Sell Christians For Political Gain CAN Warn SGF Chijioke Kingsley, Jos

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geria (CAN) has warned the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal, not to sell Christians to score cheap political gains. The warning came as a result of his alleged misleading claim that Christians are fueling rumors about President Buharis’ health. Speaking through the president, youth wing of Christian Association Of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Engr. Daniel David Kadzai, CAN said that the SGF did not need to sell his people of same faith just because he wants to be in the good books of the president after be-

ing accused of financial scam. Recall that the SGF, during a Prayer Convocation for Nigeria on Mount Zion, Jerusalem, to conclude the 2016 pilgrimage, recently, accused the church for fueling rumours about President Muhammadu Buhari’s health on social media. Also in a statement issued by the head of media, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Lawal warned Christians to desist from what he described as “pull him down syndrome.” Also recall that the same SGF, when he was accused by the National Assembly for allegedly contravening the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, and the

federal government’s Financial Rules and Regulations on the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on North-East, said that he was being witch hunted because of his faith as a Christian, CAN said. Kadzai said that lying against Christians of which he is one will definitely attract the wrath of God on him unless he apologies to the Church and seek God’s forgiveness. Kadzai in a statement signed in Abuja and made available to our correspondent in Jos, said Babachir should not be deceived by his current position to equate himself as spiritual leader, adding that he had no authority to speak for Christians in the country.

“We wish to state categorically that the SGF, Mr. Babachir has no ecclesiastical authority to speak for his Church (ECWA) or the Christian community; let him not be deceived by his position in government as equal to a spiritual leader speaking for the Christians. “Though the Church or Christian leadership may out of grace not excommunicate the SGF, the entire Christian youths frown at and dissociate themselves from the misleading claims by the SGF that, Christians are fueling rumors about President Buharis’ health. “The SGF does not need to play to the gallery in pleasing his mentors and political sponsors by denying his kit and kin’s of same faith.

News 12 Recession may not end soon, unless… -FG Tony Ailemen, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Federal Government yesterday expressed fears that the current economic recession might linger unless the 2017 budget is passed early. Recall that government had earlier expressed hopes that the country will be out of recession before the end of this year, 2017. Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma stated this while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. “Yes we are determined to get the economy out of the recession before the end of this year. And the 2017 budget is structured to do just that. “This is why we are anxious to get the budget passed so that we can begin the implementation and begin to take all the steps we need to get the economy out of recession. “We look forward to the early passage of the 2017 budget so that we can fast track the implementation of the plan. As you know the plan feed into the 2017 budget. So many of the initiatives in the plan are reflected in the budget,” he said. The Minister who declared that he also briefed the council on the recently released National Bureau of Statistics Third Quarter GDP Report and the full report on Continued on page 8

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Foreign airlines consider flying into Kaduna Continued from page 1 It was learnt that following an inspection of the refurbished Kaduna airport, carriers like Lufthansa have expressed intention to fly to Kaduna, pending the closure of NAIA. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing 787 Dream Liner was welcomed to a ceremonial water shower, Wednesday, in Kaduna to flag off the beginning Abuja-bound flights diversion and closure of Abuja airport. Ethiopian Airlines, which is the largest in Africa, had pledged to fly to Kaduna at a time foreign legacy carriers rejected the option, citing security and logistic concerns. Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, while welcoming Ethiopian Airlines and rounding off inspection of the new terminal, said the foreign airlines, except, Ethiopian airlines, rejected the Kaduna offer because they were unaware of the level of investment and state of the airport currently. According to him, “I told Lufthansa in Frankfurt and British Airways that we are in the time of need but not stupid to close down Abuja and open Kaduna. It bothers on safety. “My annoyance was that none of them came to Kaduna to inspect the airport to see what we have or don’t have. If they had done so, I would have provided for them what they need. “Ethiopian Airlines are here today because they came here to inspect. They said, well, your fire

cover is Category 7, you need to upgrade to Category 9. They said also ‘your tower is obstructed where it is, is not fair enough, bring in the mobile tower. And I said done, to prove to them that we are ready to back them.” Sirika added that the foreign airlines, however, came on March 1 to inspect the Kaduna airport and began to have a change of mind. “They visited Kaduna and saw the amount of work done. They saw the airfield lighting, runway markings and other things we

have done. They saw the general ambiance of the security. “They saw all these and said they will reconsider, sending reports to their headquarters. Most of them have called us that they have considered. One of the airlines (Lufthansa) has said that they will begin next week,” he said. Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, said given the level of investment already deployed to Kaduna, “it is better for the air-

lines, and also for commercial reasons, to operate from here.” “We would have love that they should come. We appreciate the fact that some of them are as supportive as they can. None coming of the legacy carriers puts a damp on our investment, for us to be able to recoup the investment,” he said. Akinkuotu, on conducting reporters round the facility, said enormous fund had been committed to the facilities and also to keep them running, with backup for each to ensure seamless services.

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Apo 6 Killings: Police chief, others know fate today

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Eleven years after the killing of six Igbo traders in Apo village at a police check-point in Area 11, Garki, Abuja, a high court of the Federal Capital Territory will today rule on the alleged complicity of former deputy commissioner of police, Danjuma Ibrahim, and five others in their death. The six traders killed were Ifeanyi Ozo, Chinedu Meniru, Isaac Ekene, Paul Ogbonna, Anthony Nwokike and Tina Arebun. Specifically, the prosecution charged Ibrahim [1st defendant], along with Othman Abdulsalam [at large], Nicholas Zakaria, Ezekiel Acheneje, Emmanuel Baba and Sadiq Salami, 2nd to 6th defendants respectively, for “agreeing to do or cause to be done an illegal act and therefore conspired amongst yourself to commit felony to wit: Culpable homicide punishable with death by agreeing to kill.” Their arraignments in 2005 for

the alleged offences, was after the federal government overruled the FCT police command attempt to cover up the unfortunate incident that the victims were armed robbers. In the written address filed by the prosecution team led by Chief Chris Uche [SAN] and Chief Mamman Osuman [SAN], they submitted: “The prosecution led evidence to show that in the early hours of 8th June 2005, the 1st accused person at Gimbiya Street, Garki, Abuja, shot and killed four of the victims, namely: Ifeanyi Ozo ‘m’ adult; Chinedu Meniru ‘m’ adult; Isaac Ekene ‘m’ adult and Paul Ogbonna ‘m’ who were driving in a 406 Peugeot Saloon car. The said 1st accused person later procured the rest of the accused persons to take and execute the surviving two victims - Anthony Nwokike ‘m’ and Tina Arebun ‘f ’.” The prosecution submitted that it also “tendered several exhibits, including the confessional statements made by the accused persons to the police during investi-

gation.” Accordingly, it prayed the court to find all the accused persons guilty of the charge of criminal conspiracy to commit culpable homicide and bring upon them the full weight of the law. In a written address filed on behalf of the 1st defendant by defence team, led by Rickey Tarfa (SAN), including Anthony Agbonlahon, Olusegun Jolaawo and Regina Okotie-Eboh, the police chief submitted that the prosecution failed to establish against him the allegation of “criminal conspiracy” to kill the said six Igbo traders. “It is trite that to sustain a charge of offence of conspiracy, the prosecution must prove the elements of the offence that there was an agreement between two or more persons to execute an agreed act and that the agreed act is illegal,” the defence submitted. According to the 1st defendant’s written address, all the prosecution witnesses gave evidence to the fact that 2nd to 6th

defendants were not at the scene where four of the six deceased were shot and killed at the time of the incident. The address said: “It is important to state that none of the prosecution witnesses led evidence that the 1st defendant agreed to do or caused to be done an illegal act by ‘agreeing’ to kill the deceased persons as stated in Count 1 on 8th of June 2005 at Gimbiya Street, Garki, Abuja.” It recalled the evidence of the 3rd to 6th defendants during cross examination. The 3rd defendant said: “I did not meet the 1st defendant before 7th and 8th of June 2005 and I did not meet him as Head of Corporal (sic) when we converged at Gimbiya Street on the night of the incident. When I arrived at the Garki Police Station, the 1st defendant did not discuss anything with me or issue instruction to me.” The fourth defendant also testified thus: “I did not meet the 1st defendant at Gimbiya Street and I have never taken any instruction or directives from the 1st defen-

dant.” The 5th and 6th defendants gave same evidence. The defence team submitted that the confessional statements of 3rd and 4th defendants as to the charge of conspiracy to commit culpable was of no legal consequence to their client since he denied the claims therein. According to the written address: “It is trite law laid down by the Supreme Court in the case of Ozaku V State [1990] 1NWLR [Pt. 124] P.94 @ P.113 @ Para E – F, that a confessional statement of a coaccused is not evidence against an accused person unless the latter has adopted the statement either by words or conduct. “We submit that the 1st defendant did not adopt or confirm the said confessional statements in court [same was not shown to him as well during investigation to confirm or deny it], but instead, denied it, it is therefore trite that such confessional statement cannot comprise evidence against the 1st defendant upon which he can be convicted.”

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Editorial Ending child malnutrition in Nigeria

hildren are the joy of every home and the future of every country. That is why their arrival is celebrated by all and sundry, while their progress generates enormous interest in all societies. Therefore, like other countries of the world, Nigeria cannot afford to be indifferent to the welfare of her children. Even at this, Nigeria has continued to lag behind the internationally accepted standards for child development, especially in the area of child nutrition. Due to this, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria has been at the forefront of sensitising mothers and other stakeholders on the need for breastfeeding children from the start of pregnancy until their second birthday. This 1,000-day period represents a critical window of opportunity to avert malnutrition and ensure that they have adequate nutrition at this time to grow, learn and rise out of poverty. For long, there has been rising malnutrition among Nigerian children. According to recent Federal Ministry of Health report, more than 41 per cent of Nigerian children under age of five suffer stunted growth resulting from malnutrition. Corroborating this report, UNICEF put the estimate of severely malnourished in the country at 1.1million. In fact, the findings estimate that nearly four in 10 Nigerian children of less than five years of age are stunted- the second highest rate in the world, and the highest in Africa. This embarrassing development is cause for concern and a clarion call for action. Question is, what is malnutrition. It is a condition that occurs when people consistently do not consume or absorb the right amounts and types of food and essential ingredients. Dubbed “Nigeria’s Silent Crisis”, malnutrition is responsible for the deaths of more than 500,000 children in the country before their 5th birthday, even as it is a major contributory factor for stunted growth among them. The same survey shows that almost 30 percent of Nigerian chil-

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dren are underweight, while those who are wasted or too thin for their height has risen from 11 percent in 2003 to 18 percent in 2013. Moreover, up to 1 million Nigerian children under age five suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), while 4 out of 5 of do not meet the World Health Organisation’s recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life, even as 70 percent of children between 6 to 23 months are not receiving the minimum acceptable diet. With this alarming development, we call on the Federal Government and other health related agencies to devote more attention and resources towards eradicating child malnutrition in Nigeria. With all hands on deck, we believe that malnutrition, which manifests in some children as kwashiorkor and affects the cognitive ability to learn in school, can be history, even in Nigeria with a high children population. All that is needed to tackle the conundrum is the redoubling of campaign for families to space their children adequately, and to a proportionate size. However, the problem of malnutrition goes far beyond how it affects children. A large population of Nigerian adults is suffering health-related problems due to imbalance in their diet. Many ignorantly go on feeding on meals with high percentage of carbohydrates, which health professionals deem inadequate for balanced diet. On the other hand, child-feeding practices should be improved through breastfeeding. This is because breast milk contains enzymes, antibodies, long-chain fatty acids and hormones. Nutrition to support the life of children should be given the urgent and priority attention it deserves for the healthy growth of the next generation. It is fact that well-nourished, well-educated children undoubtedly grow into a more productive labour force as adults, while improvements in nutrition could lead to a boost in GDP growth by as much as 11 percent.

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Nelson Mandela

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

“You don’t have to be great to start but you have to start to be great.”

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

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Xenophobia: Senate disagrees with Reps, backs out of South African trip Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Senate has pulled out of a scheduled trip by the joint houses of the National Assembly to South Africa where it had intended to discuss with that country’s government about the recurring xenophobic attacks on and extra-judicial of foreign nationals, especially Nigerians by South Africans. The decision by the upper legislative chamber to withdraw from the trip, according to the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, is due to the failure of both chambers of the National Assembly to reach a compromise on sending a joint delegation of parliamentarians to the former apartheid country. Senator Ekweremadu, during plenary on Wednesday while reporting progress on the outcome of Senate executive session prior to plenary, said that the House of Representative, against the wish of the Senate to

send a joint delegation, insisted on traveling separately without the upper chamber. “But rather than traveling separately and embarrassing ourselves, we have decided to let the House of Representatives to go. We wish them safe trip and a fruitful delegation,” Ekweremadu announced. It will be recalled that the Senate had in the wake of the attacks on Nigerians and destruction and looting of their properties by South Africans last month, urged the deputy Senate President to lead a delegation of parliamentarians to South Africa to address the matter with the South African government, with the aim to ensuring safety and security of Nigerians in the country. Other senators that were billed to join the delegation from the Senate were the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawal, Deputy Leader, Ibn Na’Allah, and Chief Whip of the Senate, Olusola Adeyeye

World Bank, Sokoto govt commit N9bn for rebuilding of collapsed dam ÎÎÎThe

World Bank and Sokoto government are committing the sum of N9 billion for the rehabilitation of Lugu Dam and resuscitation of the famed Wurno Irrigation scheme in Wurno LGA of the state. Of the sum, Sokoto is committing N1.33 billion while the World Bank and other partners will provide the balance. Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said this when he led government officials on an inspection visit to the area. “As you can see, the people here who are mostly farmers have been adversely affected by the collapse of the dam as a result of serious flooding some few years back. We are working with the World Bank under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to fix the collapsed potion of the dam at Gidan Modi Lugu and in general revive the Wurno irrigation scheme. “The renovation work comprises construction of spill ways, rehabilitation of reservoirs and river bank embankment, construction of additional canals and desilting of

existing ones as well as construction of access roads,” the Governor said. According to him, the importance of the dam to socio-economic development of the area cannot be overemphasised, adding that the project would be completed so as to provide job opportunity for the people, and enhance food security. Tambuwal commended the residents of Lugu and surrounding areas for their dedication to farming, saying the state government gets a large chunk of revenue from cash crops cultivated in the axis. He said the government is encouraged by the success of crops like wheat and sesame in surrounding areas like Illela, and is introducing similar crops to Wurno. “You have made a name for yourselves in the cultivation of onions and garlic. But due to its high economic value and demand, government will encourage you to introduce sesame and wheat. We have the farmlands to mix them with our traditional crops. We are giving necessary incentives to farmers to cultivate these crops in the state,” he added.

A cross-section of people on a peaceful protest against gender inequality, violence against women amongst others, to mark the 2017 International Women’s Day celebration at the entrance to the State House, Ikeja, Lagos… on Wednesday. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI

FG’s plan forworkers to own houses at advanced stage - Minister Saka Bolaji -Minna

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federal government says its plan for public sector workers to own their own houses has now reached advanced stage. The Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Baba Shehuri, made this known in Minna the Niger state capital at the commissioning of the Federal Mortgage Bank’s Sea Mountain 133 unit housing estate on Tuesday. Alhaji Shehuri did not give details of the plan but submitted that it was part of government plans to bridge the housing deficit in the country and that

the objective should be realised over the next three years. The minister also disclosed that “a National Housing Models have been designed and approved for each geopolitical zone, taking into cognizance our cultural diversities and climatic conditions in our choice of houses.” The new housing models the minister also said was fashioned in line “ with the present administrations vision of standardizing building materials to boost local content by encouraging our artisans and craftsmen,as well as the creation of employment.” Alhaji Mustapha Baba

She hued disclosed that the federal government would continue to lend its support to the Federal Mortgage Bank and “ensure that it is adequately recapitalized and repositioned to cater for the mortgage finance needs of Nigerian workers who would be beneficiaries of houses built under the the housing program of this administration.” “I will therefore use this opportunity to call on all Nigerian both in Public and private employment including the selfemployed to ensure that they contributed to the National Housing Fund so that collectively we can assist all Nigerians own a home.”

Acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Richard Esin, announced that the federal government has approved that the initial down payment of 10 percent of the cost of houses would no longer be required for houses of N5m and below value. Esin said government has also in addition decided that the cost of mortgage perfection which usually added another 10%to the upfront costs “will be recapitalized and repaid gradually over a period of two years. “The effect of these concessions reduces initial home ownership costs by about 20 percent.”

5,000 Lagos residents benefit from state medical mission programme Benjamin Omoike

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fewer than 5,865 residents of Ojo local government, Oto-Awori and Iba local development council development areas of Lagos state have benefited from the first phase of on-going Lagos health mission programme. The scheme is a medical intervention sponsored by the state government to provide free healthcare services to residents of Lagos across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 local council development areas of the state. Residents of the areas were screened and man-

aged for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Common ailments such as eye diseases and dental problems were managed. The programme also offered ante-natal care services as well as family planning services to persons of reproductive age. HIV screening and counseling sessions were part of the health package. Statistics obtained from the first phase of the health mission carried out between Monday 1 and Wednesday 3 March, this year, showed that 4,119 people were attended to as General Out-Patients for common ailments and

complaints, hypertension and diabetes screening and management; 358 others were also seen and attended to at the Dental Unit, 930 people were screened and treated at the Eye Unit and 458 others screened and counseled at the HIV unit. Expressing appreciation to the Lagos state government, one of the beneficiaries of the programme, Mrs. Aishat Adeleye, who was screened and managed for hypertension said the intervention offered through the medical mission was a form of succor especially to poor residents who could not afford the cost of access-

ing medical care at health facilities. “With initial doubts in my mind, I came here after I heard about the programme from my neighbour but I was amazed at the level of coordination I saw here. I was ushered well to the section where I was attended to and got my medications at no cost,” she added. Another beneficiary, Mr. Chidozie Onyewuchi, who was seen and treated at the Dental Unit gave kudos to the team of medical personnel who attended to him. He added that the relief that came with extraction of his tooth was awesome.

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International Women’s Day

Osinbajo greets Nigerian women

ÏÏÏHundreds of Coalition of civil society

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday, extolled the virtue of Nigerian women, adding that current administration appreciates their roles and the valuable work they work do. This is even as the Acting President also expressed gratitude to God for preserving his life as he joined other Ministers to celebrate his 60th birthday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Acting President, in a statement issued to mark the International Women’s Day, had on behalf of the President, government and people of Nigeria, recognized and appreciated “the very valuable work done, and role played by women in our country, over the years, since the struggle for independence.” He stated that government acknowledges and value the contributions women are making to national development, adding that “ they do this daily working within and outside the home as well as in public life. Indeed, they sometimes are the sole providers for their families. “To strengthen the economic capacity of Nigerian women, President Muhammadu Buhari personally ensured that the sum of N1.6B was set aside for the National Women’s Empowerment Fund - the Jarin Mata fund.”

Groups Body demand for change Alade Tasma

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He also disclosed that the “Buhari administration also established, as part of its Social Investment Programme, the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP) which provides interest-free soft loans to artisans and traders. At the moment, 60% of beneficiaries under the GEEP programme are women.” He however declared that despite what has been done so far, there is still so much more to do. “We must strive to use our laws, cultural and religious institutions as well as our resources to empower women, give them opportunity, and protect their rights to a safe, healthy, stable life in our country.” He assured that the administration of President Buhari “remains committed to ensuring the protection of all women including from all forms of gender-based violence especially those living in parts of our country where the security situation is difficult and living conditions are challenging. “We are determined that Nigerian women will live to fulfill their aspirations in a peaceful and prosperous country.”

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groups led by the Convener of Women Arise, Dr. Joe Odumakin on Wednesday stormed the premises of the Lagos State House of Assembly to protest what they called marginalisation of women folk in the Nigeria project at this year International Women’s Day with this year theme tagged; ‘Be Bold for Change.’ The situation became hectic at the Lagos seat of power premises as the women who have earlier thronged the streets of Lagos in a peaceful procession to mark this year International Women’s Day celebration retired to the premises of the Lagos Assembly to boldly register their displeasure and present their demands to the State parliament as they defiled the light rain showers to press home their demands. The groups were armed with scripted placards such as; “Girl child education is a right,” “Stop trading with a girl to sustain the boy, they both come by the same process of birth” “Trade goods, not the girl child, she is too young to trade” “Mama na boy? No taboo that she is a girl “Educate a girl, empower a community” these among several others. The protesters had earlier Assembled at the main gate to the Governor’s office waiting for the State number one man to address them were however, disappointed as the Governor was not available to address them and this informed their movement to the premises of the State Assembly where the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Publicity and Strategy, Hon. Tunde Braimoh received

Lawyers jubilate as court stops Aregbesola from increasing filing fees in Osun courts Sodiq Adekunle, Osogbo ÏÏÏThere was jubilation by lawyers in Osun State on Wednesday over the order of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo which restrained the state governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola from implementing the new regime of fees to be paid for filling documents in the courts in the state. The lawyers stormed the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists at Odi-Olowo Street in Osogbo and addressed a press conference under the auspices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Chairman of the Forum of NBA chairmen in the State, Mr. Marice Olufisayo Okediya, who spoke on behalf of the lawyers in the state said the order of Justice Maureen Adaobi Onyetenu which restrained the governor from implementing the increment in the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed (m); Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited filing fees was in the best in- (NLNG) Tony Attah (l) and General Manager, Production, Mr. Tayo Oginni (r), during a tour of the NLNG Industrial Complex on terest of the common man. Bonny Island, Rivers State… on Tuesday.

them on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa In her address, the leader of the group, Joe Odumakin claimed violence against women is on the increase “We realize that out of five violence, one woman is a victim.” The activist advocated for judiciary to be adequately equipped so that all the cases against women would be speedily resolved. “Women face discrimination as a result of their status. Therefore, the vulnerable group should be adequately catered for. Every one of us must be bold for change,” Odumakin stated.Also addressing the crowd, the representative of Community Life Project, Ngozi Iwere said one of the ways to empower women in Lagos State was to publish the state annual budget. According to her, Lagos state should make public its annual budget provisions for women affairs as a way of showing transparency as it is being done by the federal government. The representative of African Development International, Rotimi Sankore in his analysis to expose the marginalisation of women in the political arena especially in Lagos said out of the 40 members of the Lagos state House of Assembly, only four are women. Adding out of the 42 Lagos state executive council, only seven are women, while only one woman made up the 24 members of the House Representatives from the state. He argued that the number of women in the scheme of things in the state would not augur well for women’s interest.

N1.3bn subsidy scam: We never issued marine cover certificate to oil marketer -insurance firm Peter Fowoyo

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a petroleum marketer, Olaniran Ogundipe, and his company, Petroleum Broker Nigeria Limited, who are standing trial over alleged N1.3 billion fuel subsidy fraud was on Wednesday adjourned till May 15 by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi Lagos Both accused are facing trial for allegedly defrauding the Nigerian government to the tune of N1.3 billion in fuel subsidy payments. A prosecution witness, Mrs. Runsewe Falana, yesterday, tendered some documents which were admitted in evidence. Under cross examination by the defence counsel, Mr. Ayoade Olumofin, the prosecution witness told the court that her company never issued the Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Certificate Certificate documents which accused used to obtain the sum of N1.3 billion from the Federal Government. Falana further said Petroleum Broker Limited never made a disclosure about the existence of the insurance certificate nor did any premium paid.

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Ohinoyi’s coronation: Display of culture, unity At the historic coronation of His Royal Highness, Sir. Siaka Yusufu Lawal Awe, as the first Ohinoyi Anebira of Lagos State, last weekend in Lagos, brought to the fore, one of the finest of the culture and oneness of the Ebira people of Kogi State, writes FEMI GANIYU

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Introduction The long stretch of the Meiran-IleIwe Bus Stop in Agbado-Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, of Lagos State, venue of the coronation ceremony of the First Ohinoyi Anebira of Lagos State, Sir Siaka Yusufu Lawal Awe, was a beehive of activities. Shouts of Wa o?; Wadahi, in Ebira language; meaning, how are you?; I’m fine; rented the air, as the people, who were united in their desire to give their Ohinoyi (King) a spectacular coronation, gave their all. The carnival-like ceremony woke up the quiet, but fast-growing Meiran community, as thousands of family, friends and well-wishers, thronged the area to the amazement of the people of the community, who, it was learnt, had not witnessed such a huge crowd for years. Men, women, youths of Ebira extraction and their guests, were gaily dressed, resplendent in colours, as they spiced the sunny atmosphere at the Ohinoyi’s palace with robust body display and dances to the rhythms of traditional songs given by a coterie of musicians, like, Usman Sheidu, whose stage name is, Sunshine. Uniquely, Subshine, who was the lead artist of the day, told The Daily Times that, although, “I sing in Ebira language, my dancers are Ibos, while my drummers are Yorubas,” showing the cultural mix of his group! The Ebira people, described as the second largest ethnic group in Kogi State,

North Central Nigeria, after the Igalas of Kogi East Senatorial Zone, who are the first largest; and the Okun-Yoruba people of Kogi West Senatorial Zone, who are the third largest ethnic group in Kogi West Senatorial Zone, apart from other smaller ethnic minorities, like, Kakanda, Oworo, Ogori-Magongo and Nupes, inhabit the largely hilly territory of Kogi Central Senatorial Zone. Major towns and cities where prominent Ebira sons and daughters came from include, Okene, Ihima, Ogaminana and Obangede-and the territory can boast of resources like, human capital, vast land, hills, rivers and solid mineral resources, including, iron ore at Itakpe and Ajaokuta, where the multibillion naira Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited is domiciled. Among the prominent sons of Ebiraland, include the current Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yaya Bello; former Managing Directors of Daily Times, Mr. Onukaba Adinoyi Ojo; Mr. Clem E. Baiye, while others, like, the former Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Aliyu Attah; and Mr. Tom Adaba, former Director General, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC, have remained icons across the country and beyond, just as their King, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, is well revered for his traditional touch and business acumen. Coronation The Ohinoyi, who was calm throughout the ceremony, was dressed in the traditional Ebira wares of Aso Ofi, red cap

and long, brown beads to match. Family members, kinsmen and women, and people from all walks of life, were ecstatic, as they sang, chorused and backslapped during the ceremony that was devoid of rancor, acrimony and other negative incidences. It was simply unique to behold! As he acknowledged cheers from the enthusiastic people, the crowd surged forward to catch a glimpse of the man, many described as, cool headed, honest, helpful and highly qualified to lead his people as their number one leader in the state. Supported on his left and right by his chiefs, there were also masquerades, for

Ohinoyi and chiefs

which Ebiraland was rich, also on hand to add colour to the occasion. The Ihima-born Ohinoyi, who is also an ex-Air force officers, occasionally had a tete-a-tete with the individual masquerades, many of whom were accompanied to the occasion by horse-wielding and charm-carrying youths. And, children, youths, women and men cheered the masquerades on the routes leading to the coronation venue with passion and euphoria, just as the masquerades also engaged themselves in stunning acrobatic and bodily displays to wet the people’s appetite. Security Indeed, security was tight at the venue. The local Meiran Police station located close to the Ohinoyi’s palace, deployed its officers and men to complement other security infrastructure that were on hand to protect people and properties, which they did effectively, as no single security breach was recorded while the ceremony lasted. Comments Speaking exclusively with The Daily Times, the Ohinoyi said he was “grateful to God for making today possible and successful,” while also appreciating the honour done to him by his people for making him(Awe) the Ohinoyi of Lagos State. He said he would continue to commit himself to the unity of Ebiraland, like he has always done; remain steadfast in his drive to bring development to his community, as well as, helping to promote Nigeria’s greatness. Alhaji Musa Lawal, a prominent Ebira son, while describing the occasion as the “will of God,” said the monarch would “represent our interest very well.” He, however urged the Ohinoyi to pursue efforts at enhancing the unity of the people, as one of his cardinal objectives, as their monarch. Madam Salamatu Subair, who described herself as Ohinoyi’s sister said that, “He (Ohinoyi), brought me up; he is very kind. I am very happy that God has made it a successful day for us all.” She appealed to all Ebira people, especially those living in Lagos State, to come together as one indivisible entity, so as to enhance the overall development of the community. Conclusion No doubt, the coronation of the Ohinoyi was one event that would not only linger in the memories of the people for a long time to come, it was also one unique event that had the trappings and attractions of culture and unity at their best.

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Crime

EFCC arraigned fraudsters over N30m dud cheque Stories by Oguntade Ismaila The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, arraigned the trio of Giwa Useni John, Pius Iorye Uganden and Nancy Uganden before Justice O. A. Otaluka of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court sitting in Lugbe, Abuja, on a five-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheque and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N30 million. John and his co-accused allegedly in 2013, paraded themselves as members of the Federal Government Ad-hoc Committee on the sale of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s houses in the FCT with the intention to defraud innocent people of their hard-earned money.

The offence is contrary to Section 8 (a) (b) (c) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006, and punishable under section 1(3) of the same Act. One of the counts read;“That you, Engr. Pius Ioryue Uganden, ‘M,’ Mrs. Nancy Uganden, ‘F,’ on or about 31st December, 2103, at Wuse, Abuja, which is within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, dishonestly issued a cheque, number, 10547802, of Access Bank Plc, in the sum of N30,000,000.00 to one Mr. Philip Chukwueke, knowing that you had insufficient funds for your victim to withdraw; you thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 1(1) (a) (i) of the Dishonoured Cheques Offences Act, Cap D11, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.”

However, the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charge; and, upon their plea, the counsel to the EFCC, Rimansomte Ezekiel asked the court to fix a date for trial and remand them in the prison custody pending their trial. Justice Otaluka granted bail to the accused persons in the sum of N5million with two sureties in like sum. The sureties, Otaluka said, who must be resident of Abuja, must be a level 12 officer in the civil service, and must provide evidence of official identity and salary account details. The judge, while fixing March 21, 2017 for the commencement of the trial, ordered the defendants to be remanded in Kuje Prison pending when their bail terms are perfected.

Judge tongue-lashes civil defence corps over drafted charge Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday, chided the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), over a poorly drafted criminal charge before the court. The judge noted that most of the cases before him, which were prosecuted by the Corps, were also poorly handled. Buba made the statement, following the arraignment by the NSCDC, of two accused, Adewale Seun and Lukumon Bello, charged with belonging to an unlawful society. The NSCDC had slammed a three count charge on the accused for belonging to an unlawful society on the Nigerian territorial waters. In the first count, the accused

were said to have, in January, at their base in Oto-Awori, Badagry, conspired to commit a felony by being in an unlawful society, and assisting in the management of unlawful society. In another count, they were also said to have on Jan. 11, assisted in the management of an unlawful society. The offences were said to have contravened the provisions of sections 63 (a) and 516 (a) of the Criminal Code Act, Cap C38, Laws of the Federation, 2004. However, Justice Buba said he noticed some errors in the charge, adding that it did not disclose the “actual” offence committed by the accused.

The judge had queried: “which society are you referring to”? In response, the prosecutor, Mrs. Michael-Essien Chinyere, said that the accused persons belonged to the Nigerian Naval Merchant, an unauthorised naval security outfit, which she said, had been proscribed by law. Meanwhile, when the charge was read to the accused, who were not represented by lawyers, they pleaded not guilty to the three counts. Justice Buba granted the accused bail in the sum of N500, 000 each, with one surety each in like sum. The judge, however, ordered that the accused be remanded in the prison custody pending when they perfect their bail conditions.

community panics over potential security breaches Ilamose community in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Lagos State, may soon witness security breaches, following threat by a well-known family in Ilamose to have their way over a disputed landed property. This is because the the late Abdul Hammed Ojo family is threatening to disturb the relative peace the people in that community used to enjoy asa way of venting their spleen over any illegal attempt to take over their ancestral land. The family’s grouse concerns the non-execution of the judgment given in their favour on the parcel of land left behind by their late Patriarch, by a High Court and an Appellant Court judgments given in their favour several years ago. In a petition written on their behalf by the counsel Dei Cratia Chambers and addressed to the Executive Gov-

ernor of Lagos, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner of Police, SolicitorGeneral, Surveyor-General, and Permanent Secretary. Land Bureau of Lagos State, Chairman Task Force, Yinka Egbeyemi, a Superintendent of Police, (SP), and other relevant agencies, they rued their predicaments over the nonexecution of the judgment. They alleged that the state government had turned the other way in spite of the several correspondence sent to the Office of the Governor, past and present; and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, blaming some powerful personalities in the executive arm of the Lagos State Government and some top brass of the Nigeria Police, whom they alleged, were sympathetic to their opponents. However, The Daily Times learnt that, the Lagos State Government, in a letter No. 11/DAS.S.3227/108 dated

17th June, 2014, appended to, on behalf of the Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice by one Mosunmola Osikoya and addressed to Dei Gratia Chambers, advised them to cause the requisite forms for enforcement of judgment as prescribed in the 2012, Lagos State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules to be issued and thereafter liaise with Sheriffs Department. Dated 25th November, 2015. In another Memo LJ/ DAS.S.3227/108 to the Law Chambers, which was in response to the petition dated, 15th October, 2015, where they complained again of not able to enforce the judgment delivered in their client’s favour, S.A Quadri Esq, the Director of Directorate of Advisory Services and Judicial Liaison counseled that the legal minds should, on behalf of the client, file a Writ of Possession in the Court for the purpose of executing the judgment.

The suspects

Task Force arrests four notorious robbers ...recovers laptop snatched from a woman Joy Anyim The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested four suspected notorious robbers who had been making life difficult for residents of Oshodi. The task force also recovered a laptop from a woman victim at the Under Bridge, Oshodi. The suspects, who were identified as, Ojo Olaomo, 21, Ola Akinwunmi,25, Okiki Nurudeen, 22; and Damilare Balogun, 20; were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The Chairman, Lagos State Task Force, Olayinka Egbeyemi, a Superintendent of Police, who made the disclosure at the Task force’s office, Oshodi, Lagos, said that the criminals were arrested by the monitoring team of the agency, who were strategically positioned around Oshodi. He said, “the notorious criminals specialised in dispossessing innocent citizens of the public of their valuables, such as, phones, laptops, necklaces, wrist-watches, and earrings.” He said,”They were arrested immediately they snatched a laptop from a woman, who identified herself simply as, Mrs. Adebambo)(not real name) at Under Bridge, Oshodi.” However, narrating her own story,

Owoseni

the woman said, “I was on my way to work this morning when some guys came out of no where, snatched my laptop bag from me. Immediately, I started calling for help; and men of the Lagos Task Force ran to the scene to rescue me. After listening to her, they went after the suspects, arrested them and also recovered my laptop from them for me.” She commended the operatives for their prompt intervention and rescue effort. SP Egbeyemi, however commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for his developmental projects across the state, particularly, the ‘Lagos Light-up Initiative’ of his administration. He noted that with the initiative, every criminal activities could be easily monitored, while criminal hideouts could easily be located. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, after receiving briefings from his officers and men, had directed that the arrested suspects be immediately charged to court. But, Ola, the gang leader, pleaded for pardon saying that all the items they have stolen in the last three years were resold at the Computer Village, Ikeja, or at Obalende, Lagos Island. Another member of the gang, Okiki, said he was the gang’s strategist, adding that, he only coordinated how stolen items would be supplied to the Computer Village or Obalende, where they would be resold to innocent members of the public as fairly used material. Following their confessional statements, the task force boss warned that anyone caught buying stolen items from criminals, would be prosecuted. He, however warned innocent members of the public to be very careful and wary of buying stolen items.

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Public Notice 21

EBU DEVELOPMENT UNION

BEN DANIEL NDEM FOUNDATION

This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) DR GODWIN ODUMAH - CHAIRMAN (2) CHIEF KIMASHINOR TOM NWAKALO-IMU (3) ENGR CYRIL EMINA (4) COMRADE SYLVESTER .O. EJIOFOR (5) CHIEF AGBOMAH OJORE (6) MR PATRICK .E. AKPALA (7) MRS MAGDALENE IWEZULU (8) AKPELI ANTHONY OKOAYE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To foster the spirit of unity, Patriotism and co-operation among the sons, daughters and wives married to Ebu sons. (2) To contribute to or undertake all noteworthy development projects for the advancement of Ebu. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Andem Ndem 2. Nne Amah 3. Uduakobong Udofia THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS: To establish scholarship schemes, skills acquisition workshops, capacity building programmes and empowerment initiatives. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

2015 LIKE MIND CLUB OF ETI-OSA This is to inform the General Public that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. OLATUNJI SHAFI ABIODUN 2. ALAO MURIZIQ ABIODUN 3. OLUKOLU ABIODUN JEMILAT THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To Promote The Progress And Peace Of The Club 2. To Care For The Welfare Of The Members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY CHAIRMAN

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

DIVINE COVENANT AND MERCY SEVENTH DAY OBSERVER MINISTRY

FOUNTAIN OF FULFILMENT MINISTRY

ELDER CITIZENS WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

The general public is hereby informed that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for REGISTRATION under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: .1. BENDE OZICHI CELINE -President .2. BENDE PRECIOUS IHEOMA -Secretary .3. BENDE NGOZI SHARON

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OLELE JULIET OMO (2) OLELE SYLVESTER OSE (3) DORCAS FELIX OLABODE (4) FRANCA ESEKHAIGBE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.To Preach The Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2.To Build Homes and Successful Marriages Based On The Teachings Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus to every creature. Mark 16:15 (2) To pray to God for all the Nations all over the world for peace and tranquillity. Psalm 122:6 (3) To preach and teach that darkness has no power over the light (4) To equip believers, transform and empower youths.

3.To Help Individuals Discover and Realize their Spiritual Abilities Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Cresent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. ELDER (CHIEF) ABDULFATAHI OLATUNJI KASUMU 2. ELDER VICTOR OLUFEMI BENSON (JP) 3. ELDER (MRS.) ESTHER ABIADE AJIBADE 4. ELDER (DR) ADEBOLA OLUFEMI ADEYEMI 5. ELDER GABRIEL OLATUNDE OLUDE (JP) 6. ELDER EBENEZER OLUJIMI AFUAPE 7. ELDER (ALHAJI) SULEMAN KOLAWOLE ADEDEJI

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY GENERAL - TREASURER - MEDICAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANT - CORPORATE AFFAIRS ADVISER - EXECUTIVE MEMBER -EXECUTIVE

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE :1. TO ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL, RECREATIONAL AND RAPID GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY. 2. TO CREATE A CONDUCIVE PLATFORM AND ADD VALUE TO THE WELL BEING OF THE (AGED) AND THE ELDERLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

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

SIGNED BY:SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY : PRESIDENT

EBU DEVELOPMENT UNION

BEN DANIEL NDEM FOUNDATION

This is to inform the General Public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) DR GODWIN ODUMAH (2) CHIEF KIMASHINOR TOM NWAKALO-IMU (3) ENGR CYRIL EMINA (4) COMRADE SYLVESTER .O. EJIOFOR (5) CHIEF AGBOMAH OJORE (6) MR PATRICK .E. AKPALA (7) MRS MAGDALENE IWEZULU (8) AKPELI ANTHONY OKOAYE

-CHAIRMAN

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To foster the spirit of unity, Patriotism and co-operation among the sons, daughters and wives married to Ebu sons. (2) To contribute to or undertake all noteworthy development projects for the advancement of Ebu.

2015 LIKE MIND CLUB OF ETI-OSA

This is to inform the General Public that the above named FOUNDATION has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act, 1990

This is to inform the General Public that the above named CLUB has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Andem Ndem 2. Nne Amah 3. Uduakobong Udofia

THE TRUSTEES ARE:-

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To establish scholarship schemes, skills acquisition workshops, capacity building programmes and empowerment initiatives. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication

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

1. OLATUNJI SHAFI ABIODUN 2. ALAO MURIZIQ ABIODUN 3. OLUKOLU ABIODUN JEMILAT THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To Promote The Progress And Peace Of The Club 2. To Care For The Welfare Of The Members Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

SIGNED BY : SECRETARY

SIGNED BY : CHAIRMAN

DIVINE COVENANT AND MERCY SEVENTH DAY OBSERVER MINISTRY

FOUNTAIN OF FULFILMENT MINISTRY

The general public is hereby informed that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for REGISTRATION under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: . BENDE OZICHI CELINE 2. BENDE PRECIOUS IHEOMA 3. BENDE NGOZI SHARON

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) OLELE JULIET OMO (2) OLELE SYLVESTER OSE (3) DORCAS FELIX OLABODE (4) FRANCA ESEKHAIGBE

- President - Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.To Preach The Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 2.To Build Homes and Successful Marriages Based On The Teachings Of Our Lord Jesus Christ 3.To Help Individuals Discover and Realize their Spiritual Abilities Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Cresent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

ELDER CITIZENS WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA This is to inform the General Public that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. ELDER (CHIEF) ABDULFATAHI OLATUNJI KASUMU 2. ELDER VICTOR OLUFEMI BENSON (JP) 3. ELDER (MRS.) ESTHER ABIADE AJIBADE 4. ELDER (DR) ADEBOLA OLUFEMI ADEYEMI 5. ELDER GABRIEL OLATUNDE OLUDE (JP) 6. ELDER EBENEZER OLUJIMI AFUAPE 7. ELDER (ALHAJI) SULEMAN KOLAWOLE ADEDEJI

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY GENERAL - TREASURER - MEDICAL AFFAIRS CONSULTANT - CORPORATE AFFAIRS ADVISER - EXECUTIVE MEMBER -EXECUTIVE

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

SIGNED BY: PRESIDENT

EVANGELICAL RESTORERS MINISTRY

MASROOR ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (MIEF)

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has applied for registration to the corporate affairs commission under part c of the Companies and Allied Matters acts of 1990.

This is to inform the general public that the above named foundation has applied for registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under part (c) of CAMA 1990.

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

The Trustee Members are 1.Alhaji (Barr) Alatoye,Folorunso Abdul Azeez 2.Alhaji (Dr) Hassan-Bello Abdul Majeed Bolade 3.Alhaji (Dr) Timehin, Olurotimi Saheed 4.Alh Lakunle-Bello Musa Oyetayo 5.Alhaja Abdul Azeez Fatimah Atinuke

TRUSTEES : 1.Fagbohunlu Babatunde John 3.Odinkalu Chidi 5.Adekoya Ajayi Olufunke 7.Awodein Kolawole Adebowole 9.Adejuyigbe Olatunde Oluranti 11.Essien Miannaya Aja 13.Prof Maxwell Michael Gidado

OBJECTIVE. To promote moral, educational and ethical principles.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE The Commercial Dispute Best PracticesLegal Network is an association of Law Firms and Corporate In-House Counsel who share a vision of exploring and developing innovative dispute management solutions for commercial and regulatory disputes. Its strategies include training, advocacy and collaboration with governments and ADR institutions across Africa.

TRUSTEES: 1. UJU DIAMOND OKIEMUTE 2. VAIKOSEN EDEBI NICHOLAS 3. KALU BONIFACE AFAOMA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO EVANGELISE IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED : TRUSTEES

Any objection to registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria within 28 days of this publication. Signed M.O. Lakunle-Bello Corporate Services

COMMERCIAL DISPUTE BEST PRACTICES LEGAL NETWORK

2.Agbor Olufunke Abimbola 4.Idigbe Anthony Ikemefuna 6.Maikyau Yakubu Chonoko 8.Atoyebi Peter Oluwafemi 10.Oyetibo Ericson Omotayo 12.Adio Monsuru Olaseni

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY FOLUKE AKINMOLADUN (SECRETARY)

Public Notice 22 FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME Formerly known and addressed as NGWATU CHINEDU BENJAMIN, NGWATU ANTHONY IFEANYICHUKWU, NGWATU ALPHONSUS EKENE, NGWATU SHEDRACH NNAMDI and NGWATU CHINWENDU PASCALINE, now wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE CHINEDU BENJAMIN, AUGUSTINE ANTHONY IFEANYICHUKWU, AUGUSTINE ALPHONSUS EKENE, AUGUSTINE SHEDRACH NNAMDI and AUGUSTINE CHINWENDU PASCALINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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GREENWOOD PARK RESIDENTS AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

This is to inform the general public that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C20 LFN of 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: OREBELA, ST. MARK CHAIRMAN OSHIKANLU, OLUREMI VICE CHAIRMAN NANA, BASIL CONFIDENCE SECRETARY FASANYA, EMANUEL TREASURER UDOLISA, DANIEL MEMBER 1. To strive to strengthen community spirit and improve the living conditions and environment of all residents in the Greenwood Park Estate. 2. To develop means which will allow us to be accessible to residents and enable us to be a voice for resident’s complaints, comment, and concerns. 3. To provide security and maintenance of order within the Greenwood Park Estate community by collaborating with appropriate authorities and organisation. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Sign: Secretary

HOUSE TOP INT’L MINISTRY WORLDWIDE.

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied to the corporate Affairs commission for registration under part’ C’ of the company and Allied Matters Act of 1990 .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1) TO CREATE MASSIVE CAMPAIGN FOR URGENT NEED FOR EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE. 2) TO FOSTER PROGRESS AND EMPOWERMENT AMONG THE GRADUATES AND SERVE AS A SOURCES OF ENLIGHTENMENT . Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi street Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication. Signed : BASSEY AKPAN.

KINGDOM POWER ULTIMATE INTERVENTION CHURCH. The general public is hereby inform that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Evang. Bush Asansi Etim - President. 2. Mrs. Asansi, Ukeme - Secretary AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tiqgris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication. Signed: Evang. Bush Asansi Etim. PRESIDENT

THE GREAT OCEAN DIVIDER DELIVERANCE MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ude Julie Omoh 2. Esan Bibian Chinelo 3. Umoh Ekaete 4. Mercy Ehiaghina 5. Ogala Ewoigbemuata Marcus 6. Ibeabuchi Adama Chinyere 7. Iyalla Alamina Ibifuro 8. Ogungbadero Kate Omorovbiye AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Trustees: 1. Eruotor Omoje-efe Rex. ( Chairman ) 2. Eruotor Seyon Omoyinka ( Vice Chairperson ) 3. Hounzonlin Yemalin Emmanuel. ( Secretary )4. Amoussou- Guenou Sylvie Brigitte ( Member ) 5. Olise Chibuzor Augusta ( Member ) 6. Adigwe Eziafa Ashimedua ( Member ) Aims and objectives 1. To foster partnership that will enhance a healthy environment 2. To improve the well being of host communities by providing clean and portable drinking water 3. To improve the places we live in by implementing environmental projects that benefits the community 4. To create educational awareness in schools and communities on water related issues 5. To provide reliable water and air quality data for a secured environment Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed by Eruotor Omoje-efe Rex ( Chairman )

EGI-CLAN GRADUATES ASSOCIATION

The Trustees are : 1) ISOMA CLINTON CHAIRMAN. 2) KENNEDY UKADIKE SECRETARY. 3) FRANKLIN NWAEREMA. 4) DIMKPA KINGSON.

REX ERUOTOR ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chimezie Amarachi Kingsley 2. Chimezie Amarachi Sylvia AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To bring souls to God almighty.

KINGDOM HERITAGE OF DOMINION CHRISTIAN MINISTRY.

The general public is hereby inform that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Oiku, Joshua Eromosele 2. Oiku, Favour Yetunde 3. Oiku, Theodora Airefetalor

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: CHAIRMAN.

FAVOUR OUTREACH WORLDWIDE. The general public is hereby inform that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor Edward Oforji Uka 2. Lady Honour Edward Uka AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To Manifest Christ to the Church Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this Publication. Signed: CHAIRMAN.

BULAKAMBURI YOUTH ASSOCIATION 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pindar Joshua Samuel 2. Iliya Bulus 3. Joshua Isaac Aims And Objectives: 1. To foster unity, peace and love among members. 2. To promote and encourage peaceful co-existence and mutual benefits among members.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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

Signed: Secretary

Signed by Barr Bola Osaji

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH MOUNTAIN OF FULFILMENT

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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET KAYODE, ADEOLA GIDEON 2. MRS. KAYODE, REBECCA OLUWASEUN 3. MRS. MAKANJUOLA, BOBOLA ARIKE Aim & Objective: 1. To win souls for our Lord Jesus. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: Secretary– BISHOP SHANAHAN COLLEGE, ORLU OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION OF 1996 CLASS 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OKORONGWU GODWIN CHIEDOZIE. (2) ANTHONY CHINEDU OGUBUIKE (3) ODOEMENE JOACHIM AHAMEFULE (4) SABINUS IBENEME (5)STANLEY CHINEDU EZEJI (6) NDUBUISI OHIAGU (7) EJIKE EMMANUEL OKWARA (8) OZOEMENA NWAUWA (9) SIMEON OGUEGBE EFOKWO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PROMOTE UNITY AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. (2) TO ENHANCE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS. (3) CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS ALMA MATER. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE GREAT OCEAN DIVIDER DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

BULAKAMBURI YOUTH ASSOCIATION

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.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004.

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Alhaji Abubakar Haruna - (Baba Oja) 2. Alhaji Usman Ibrahim - (Seriki Atokun) 3. Alhaji Ali Mohammed - (Vice Seriki Atokun) 4. Pastor Akindele olusola Abayomi - (secretary) 5. Alhaji Musa Ibrahim Demo - (Welfare) 6. Alhaji Bube Alferi Saidu - (Treasurer) 7. Alhaji Sanusi Jamiu 8. Alhaji Idrisa Agele 9. Alhaji Adamu Lafia.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ude Julie Omoh 2. Esan Bibian Chinelo 3. Umoh Ekaete 4. Mercy Ehiaghina 5. Ogala Ewoigbemuata Marcus 6. Ibeabuchi Adama Chinyere 7. Iyalla Alamina Ibifuro 8. Ogungbadero Kate Omorovbiye

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pindar Joshua Samuel 2. Iliya Bulus 3. Joshua Isaac

ATOKU INTERNATIONAL CATTLE TRADERS ASSOCIATION

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To enhance and sustain cattle marketing in Atokun area Ogun state. 2. To enhance brotherhood among members ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ

Aims and Objectives: 1. To foster unity, peace and love among members. 2. To promote and encourage peaceful co-existence and mutual benefits among members.

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

Signed: Secretary

Signed by Barr Bola Osaji

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GRACE. PETER UDOHDIA I, formerly known and addressed as PETER GRACE GABREL, now wish to be known and addressed as GRACE. PETER UDOHDIA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public should take note.

MRS MSUE SEEMBER I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS TYOGEM SEEMBER, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED MRS MSUE SEEMBER, ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, ACCESS BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

OLABANJI OLAIDE ELIZABETH

I, formerly known and addressed as BANKOLE OLAIDE ELIZABETH, now wish to be known and addressed as OLABANJI OLAIDE ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS FLORENCE IJEOMA EZE, NOW WISH TO BE ADDRESS AS FLORENCE OKAFOR, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, NAMN, WAHEB, HMB KANO, AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OLUCHI ENDALINE NWOKE,

AYENI MODINAT DAMILOLA.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OLUCHI ENDALINE MBACHU, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED OLUCHI ENDALINE NWOKE, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

Formerly known and addressed as AYENI MONSURAT ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AYENI MODINAT DAMILOLA. And that my correct date of birth is April 6th 1997. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEYINKA OLUWAFUNMILAYO PEJU

OKEKE CHICO OGOCHUKWU

Formerly known and addressed as OLUPONO OLUWAFUNMILAYO PEJU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYINKA OLUWAFUNMILAYO PEJU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKEKE CHICO HYGINUS, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE CHICO OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. REMOND GIFT ONYINYECHI.

EJIM FRANCA IRUKANNE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWANKPA GIFT ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. REMOND GIFT ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

KOREDE KEHINDE OSANUT I, formerly known and addressed as ASEKUN KEHINDE HYSSEINDE, now wish to be known as KOREDE KEHINDE OSANUT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGAR FRANCA ERUKANNA, now wish to be known and addressed as EJIM FRANCA IRUKANNE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS. ODUNWO ALBERT OLUWAKEMI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODEYEMI OLUWAKEMI A., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ODUNWO ALBERT OLUWAKEMI A. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

DEOGRANT CHIBUEZE CHIAZOTAM

TEMPLE IDIMMACHI CHIAZOTAM I, formerly known and addressed as TEMPLE IDIMMACHI IBEKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as TEMPLE IDIMMACHI CHIAZOTAM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as DEOGRANT CHIBUEZE IBEKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as DEOGRANT CHIBUEZE CHIAZOTAM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH MOUNTAIN OF FULFILMENT 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET KAYODE, ADEOLA GIDEON 2. MRS. KAYODE, REBECCA OLUWASEUN 3. MRS. MAKANJUOLA, BOBOLA ARIKE Aim & Objective: 1. To win souls for our Lord Jesus. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: Secretary

VISIONARY KING GLORY CHURCH This is to inform the general public that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C20 LFN of 2004. Trustees: 1. Oyadina Olalekan – General Overseer (GO) 2. Sowande Oluwafemi Taiwo - Secretary 3. Oyadina Rukayat Ajike 4. Oyedele Adsa Abidemi 5. Oyadina Afolabi Opeyemi Aims and objectives 1.To teach the word of God 2.To win souls for Christ 3.To plant churches and engage in Bible base Christian life Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed Trustees

FLORENCE OKAFOR

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MRS AISHATU MUTALLAB, I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS AISHATU UMARU MUTALLAB, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED MRS AISHATU MUTALLAB, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OKAFOR CHUKWUEMEKA VINTUS I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR EMEKA, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKAFOR CHUKWUEMEKA VINTUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABDULKARIM ABDULAZEEZ CHRISTIAN.

ENIOLA ATANDA ADEDIWURA

I, formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIAN ABDULKARIM ALABI, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULKARIM ABDULAZEEZ CHRISTIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ENOCH ENIOLA ATANDA, now wish to be known and addressed as ENIOLA ATANDA ADEDIWURA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

JIMOH AFUSATU. I formerly known as and addressed as AMUSAT AFUSATU, now wish to be addressed as JIMOH AFUSATU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ONYINYECHI ROSEMARY AKINSINMIDE

BOLARINWA OLUTOYIN TOLULOPE SODIQ-AJALA.

MRS. OMOWUNMI ABIKE BAJULAIYE-BISHI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OMOWUNMI ABIKE BAJULAIYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OMOWUNMI ABIKE BAJULAIYE-BISHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JIMOH ADENIKE RAHEEMOT, now wish to be known and addressed as FALOPE ADENIKE RAHEEMOT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BOLARINWA OLUTOYIN TOLULOPE AJALA, now wish to be known and addressed as BOLARINWA OLUTOYIN TOLULOPE SODIQ-AJALA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OLUWASEYI IDOWU I, formerly known and addressed as APANISILE BANKOLE SEYI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEYI IDOWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

HIGH LAND CLUB OF IBADAN The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Club has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. MR. MONSUR OLATUNJI DAIRO 2. MR. ABAS OLADIMEJI 3. MR. AKEEM KOLAWOLE AMUSA 4. MR. KAZEEM KOLA AJIBIKE 5. BARR. KAREEM BADMUS AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: The aims and objective of the Association shall be: a) To provide emotional, spiritual, psychological and psychosomatic reliefs for all members. b) To counsel members on social, mores, ethics and etiquette amongst themselves and other members of the society. c) To promote self-sufficiency, self development and determination amongst members by jointly striving to create opportunities for innovative socio-economic empowerment activities. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication. OLORI-AJE ADAM ESQ (SOLICITOR)

THEZION REVIVALAPOSTOLICBIBLECHURCH INTERNATIONAL The general public is hereby notified that the above name has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No.1, of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OTITOJU OLANREWAJU PETER – GENERAL OVERSEER 2. OTITOJU AINA ESTHER – SECRETARY 3. ODEJIMI HELEN OKWUOMA – TREASURER 4. ADELADAN OLUWOLE – MEMBER 5. OBASUNLOLA AKINLABI – MEMBER 6. OTITOJU DAVID MONDAY – MEMBER 7. DANSU IYABO MAUSI – MEMBER 8. ONAOLAPO OLUWASEYI SOLOMON – MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations, to promote the establishment of churches and worship centres all to the glory of God. 2. To inculcate in members a sense of belonging and love guided by the Holy Bible. – Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 daysof this publication Signed: Secretary.

MRS. AGBEBAKUN EUNICE IBEREOLA I, formerly known and addressed as EDIGIN EUNICE BLACKIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AGBEBAKUN EUNICE IBEREOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MARKUS GOPNPEN J

CORRECTION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARKUS JOCOB ANGWA. NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARKUS GOPNPEN J. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS SHOULD REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, NESI RONKE is using this medium to correct my name which was wrongly written on my account with Skye Bank Plc as NESSI RONKE instead of NESI RONKE. That my correct name is NESI RONKE. General public and authority concerned please take note.

DAVID-ACHONU CYNTHIA CHINONSO

ABDUL SHAIBU OWEY

I, formerly known and addressed as NWANERI CYNTHIA CHINONSO, Now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID-ACHONU CYNTHIA CHINONSO All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABDUL SHUIBU OWEYI, Now wish to be known and addressed as ABDUL SHAIBU OWEY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OWOLABI ADEJOKE ONISEMO

MR. OKADIGWE ALBERT CHUKS

IBIKUNLE AYOBAMI JOSHUA I, formerly known and addressed as IBIKUNLE AYOBAMI GRANT, now wish to be known and addressed as IBIKUNLE AYOBAMI JOSHUA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OYEIKE IJEOMA VERONICA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYINYECHI ROSEMARY AKINSINMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FALOPE ADENIKE RAHEEMOT

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONISEMO AJOKE RASHIDAT, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OWOLABI ADEJOKE ONISEMO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR. ALBERT CHUKS IGE, HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MR. OKADIGWE ALBERT CHUKS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

DAJAN TSENMIAL LUCKY

ADENIJI TITILAYO BASIRAT

I, formerly known and addressed as LUCAS LUCKY, now wish to be known and addressed as DAJAN TSENMIAL LUCKY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SANNI TITILAYO BASIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIJI TITILAYO BASIRAT. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKOYE CHRISTIANA AFAMEFUNA

ADEKUNLE IBUKUNOLUWA FELICIA

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

SAMUEL TAIWO GIDEON I, formerly known and addressed as DOVI TAIWO GIDEON, now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL TAIWO GIDEON. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UMORU SHAIBU I, formerly known and addressed as SHAIBU SADIQ, now wish to be known and addressed as UMORU SHAIBU. I was born on the February 9, 1979. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABIODUN IBUKUNOLUWA FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKUNLE IBUKUNOLUWA FELICIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. MARY RUTH CELESTINE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS RUTH AUDU CHRISTOPHER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MARY RUTH CELESTINE. All former documents remain valid. Federal Polytechnic, NYSC, Banks and general public should please take note.

OSITADINMA ANYAKOHA EDWIN

I formerly known and addressed as OSITADINMA OHUABUNWA ANYAKOHA, now wish to be addressed as OSITADINMA ANYAKOHA EDWIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

KASUWAN WAYA OIL SELLERS AND LABOURERS ASSOCIATION BAUCHI The general public is hereby notified that the above named body has applied to the corporate affairs commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and allied matters acts, 1990. Trustees are: 1. MAHARAZU YUSUF 2. ALIYU IBRAHIM 3. GARBA ABDULLAHI 4. IBRAHIM NASIRU JIBRIN 5. SANUSI SANI 6. YUSUF DALHATU LIMANCI 7. USMAN HARUNA BABA 8. ILIYASU ALHASSAN 9. NURU AMINU 10. JIBRIN NURU OBJECTIVES 1. To provide unity among members. 2. To assist the less privileged in the community Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within Twenty-Eight (28) days from the date of this publication. Signed: Secretary

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UZOH OKAFOR JULIET

MRS. OWOLABI OLUWATOMI ENIOLA

WASIU OLADIPUPO ALESHINLOYE.

KOLAWOLE DAUD

MARGARET CLEMENT SILAS.

NWABUOKE IFEANYI

Formerly known and addressed as IKHIANOSEN JULIET OSEMEHIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as UZOH OKAFOR JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEDIJI OLUWATOMI ENIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OWOLABI OLUWATOMI ENIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABDULWASIU ALESHINLOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as WASIU OLADIPUPO ALESHINLOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as KOLAWOLE DAWOOD, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE DAUD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as CLEMENT MARTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as MARGARET CLEMENT SILAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as RICHARD IFEANYI SEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as NWABUOKE IFEANYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DANIEL (DUMERENEE) ESTHER NUBARI.

ABDULFATAI OMOTOSHO ADENIYI

FLORENCE AYAOBA PHILIP Formerly known and addressed as FLORENCE AYAOBA SHAKIRU, now wish to be known and addressed as FLORENCE AYAOBA PHILIP. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ATUNDE RISIKAT OLANREWAJU.

BILIKISU AYINLA KAREEM

CHANGE OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE

Formerly known and addressed as DUMERENEE ESTHER NUBARI, now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL (DUMERENEE) ESTHER NUBARI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FATAI MUSA, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULFATAI OMOTOSHO ADENIYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JIMOH ISMAILA

DAMILOLA ABENI JIMOH

Formerly known and addressed as BINTILAYE ISMAILA JIMOH, now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH ISMAILA. That my date of birth is 6 October 1965. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DAMILOLA MODINAT JIMOH, now wish to be known and addressed as DAMILOLA ABENI JIMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. ABE RHODA IFETAYO

MRS. ABE OGUNDARE OLAYINKA FRANCISCA

Formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEBOYEJO RHODA IFETAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ABE RHODA IFETAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUBANDO ABIODUN FADILAT TAIWO.

Formerly known and addressed as ORIADETU-RAMOS ABIODUN TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUBANDO ABIODUN FADILAT TAIWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

LASISI ABOLORE TITILAYO Formerly known and addressed as MAKINDE MOSURA ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as LASISI ABOLORE TITILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that OKARA ELIZABETH CHIJOKE is the same person as OKARA ELIZABETH and OKARA ELIZABETH CHIJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AYIBATARI LOVE WALSON, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AYIBATARI LOVE NNAMDI FIDELIS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ELOISE HILARY AYANRU

Formerly known and addressed as BILIKISU IYABODE ETTI, now wish to be known and addressed as BILIKISU AYINLA KAREEM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DOHOU JUSTIN

ABDULWASIU DAYO

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

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

Formerly known and addressed as WASIU USMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULWASIU DAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written as ABEL AMOS ADA instead of ABEL AMOS ELACHI ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANIFOWOSHE BABATUNDE SODIQ.

ABISOYE OSAMEDE OMOLARA MARTINS

Formerly known and addressed as PATRICIA MARTINS, now wish to be known and addressed as ABISOYE OSAMEDE OMOLARA MARTINS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EZEKIEL INEMESIT IMOH

CHIMENAKAYA IKECHUKWU

MICHAEL OLUGBENGA SILE.

ETTI AKANJIOLA SHAMSIDEEN

Formerly known and addressed as NNAH INEMESIT JIM, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEKIEL INEMESIT IMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as CHIMENAKAYA IKENNA POWER, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIMENAKAYA IKECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MICHAEL BAMIDELE GBENGA OLOWOSILE, now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL OLUGBENGA SILE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ETTI SAMUEL AKANJI, now wish to be known and addressed as ETTI AKANJIOLA SHAMSIDEEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKONKWO AMAECHI Formerly known and addressed as CHINA OTI CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO AMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BARR. (MRS) VICTORIA UCHECHI UZOMA-NDUKWE I,Formerly known and addressed as VICTORIA UCHECHI AKPOAHA now wish to be known as BARR. (MRS) VICTORIA UCHECHI UZOMA-NDUKWE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HENRY FAITH CHINYERE

Formerly known and addressed as OSAGIE BLESSING ABAYEMOTU, now wish to be known and addressed as EHIMA BLESSING ABAYEMOTU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HENRY LUCKY EBIME, now wish to be known and addressed HENRY FAITH CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UCHE CHINAGOROM

IBRAHIM IDRIS OYEBODE Formerly known and addressed as SABEREDOWO IDRIS OYEBODE, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM IDRIS OYEBODE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEOTI MAYOWA MARY

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as ALADE MAYOWA MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOTI MAYOWA MARY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, OMOMOH ONORIODE ANNA. All documents bearing the above name remain mine. General public take note.

ODINAKACHI NZUBECHI CHRISTOPHER

Formerly known and addressed as MUJITAPHA SEMIU, now wish to be known and addressed as MUJI SEMIYU AMURE. That my date of birth is 24 September 1958 and not 28 September 1958. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DAVID CECILIA.

Formerly known and addressed as ELOISE HILARY MARTTINS, now wish to be known and addressed as ELOISE HILARY AYANRU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ODEDINA OLAYINKA FRANCISCA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ABE OGUNDARE OLAYINKA FRANCISCA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EHIMA BLESSING ABAYEMOTU

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MRS. AYIBATARI LOVE NNAMDI FIDELIS.

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DIM UCHENNA LOIS-ANN.

OLATEJU OLAPEJU AYOKA

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as DIM UCHENNA, now wish to be known and addressed as DIM UCHENNA LOIS-ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL OLAPEJU OLATEJU, now wish to be known and addressed as OLATEJU OLAPEJU AYOKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADETUNJI MUSILI AJIKE

MRS. DASOLA OLAYIWOLA

AKADRI GANIYU OLALEKAN.

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Formerly known and addressed as OLUYEMI OJO DASOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. DASOLA OLAYIWOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKADIRI GANIYU LEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as AKADRI GANIYU OLALEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS HANNAH MEDESE SOKENU

MRS OLUWASEUN ARINOLA FRANCIS

MRS ODETOLA MOJISOLA ORIYOMI

FALODUN OLADOYIN FATHIAT

I, Formerly known and addtessed as Miss Hannah Medese Kokoyi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Hannah Medese Sokenu . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Oluwaseun Arinola Olabiyi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oluwaseun Arinola Francis . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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BAKARE OLAYINKA ADEOLA

ADERONKE ENIABO ADUMA.

ADEWUMI ABIODUN GRACE

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MRS OGUNOWO ADEOLA OLAWUNMI.

ADDITION OF NAME

LAWAL KAFAYAT TEMITOPE

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

Formerly known and addressed as ODINAKA NZUBE EBUBE, now wish to be known and addressed as ODINAKACHI NZUBECHI CHRISTOPHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, DARAMOLA SAMUEL, now wish to add ADEMOLA to my existing names. Henceforth, my full names are DARAMOLA SAMUEL ADEMOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TIJANI KAFAYAT TEMITOPE, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL KAFAYAT TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Oyekunle Alabi Ogunbunmi of KM16 badagry express way ojo Lagos, the following document was lost on 14 June 2009, family Receipt Mumuni Ramonu family of Muwo village in ojo local government, Deed of Assignment. Land located at TediMuwo road.

This is to confirm and certify that AJEGI INNOCENT and AJEGI INNOCENT AJOMA is one and same person but now wish to be known as AJEGI INNOCENT AJOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMOWUNMI AJOKE OKESHOLA-DAVIES Formerly known and addressed as OMOWUNMI AJOKE OKESHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOWUNMI AJOKE OKESHOLA-DAVIES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MRS OGUNOWO ADEJUMOKE ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUNOWO ADEOLA OLAWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OGUNTUASE, OLAOLUEA OLUWASEUN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AWONIYI, OLALUWA OLUWASEUN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNTUASE, OLAOLUEA OLUWASEUN ALL FORMER DOCMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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WHISPERING ANGELS FOUNDATION

The General public Is Hereby Notified that The above named Foundation has applied To Corporate Affairs Commission For Addition Of trustees Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 SHERIFAT ADEBISI ADELEYE 2 OTUNBA SULAIMON ALANI OLUSEYE. 3 MRS IDERA ADESONA 4 MRS ADEBIMPE OLADUNJOYE. NEW APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 5 OTUNBA OLADEJO OLAWOYIN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To cater for the less privileged; To give hope to the needy and succour to the orphans. 2. To promote social and Educational development for the needy. To initiate programmes for the Empowerment of the less privileged. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENTS, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: BY ONU, UDUMA & ASSOCIATES, #15 OSOLO WAY, AJAO ESTATE, LAGOS.

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AMOGWU AKU YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FORUM This to inform the general public that the above named ORGANIZATION has applied to CAC for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1990 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Nkechi Ugwu-oju 2. Mr. Ugwudiovu Charles 3. Dr. Ewelum Johnson 4. Mr. Oke Nnamdi 5. Barr. Isienyi Chijioke 6. Mr. Igwe Basil 7. Mr. Ozor John

BETHEL INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH The general public is hereby notified that the above named church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration in accordance with the provision of the companies and Allied Matters Act no 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: Pastor John Emmanuel Oghadeva Bro Kingsley Chukwudebe Eluemunor Sis Theresa Etebi Olaiya

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To help in development of our community. 2. To Promote peace, social and cultural heritage of Amogwu people. 3. To help in elimination of social versus. 4. To restore the dignity of man. 5. To be your brothers keeper Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporation Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi-Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Comr. Chinaeme Ezeorah

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To work the work for Jesus Christ in all its ramifications by caring out the great commission. 2. Render service to humanity through humanitarian works on issues of life caring for the less privilege pastoralistic ministerial associations displaced persons widows, among others. Any objection thereto should be addressed to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission. Tigris Crescent Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED BY: Ahadinma Chijioke. Tel: 08037190857, 08175166632.

SUPPORT POPULARVIEW FOR PEACE, JUSTICE AND EQUITY INITIATIVE

UNIQUE CHARITY FOUNDATION

IBRAHIM IJEOMA MARYAM

This is to notify the general public that the above named initiative has applied to corporate affairs commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and allied matter act, 1990.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORM THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTER ACTS NO 1 OF 1990.

DAVIES IDAYAT OMOLAYO

I formerly known called and addressed as OKOLI IJEOMA CLARA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as IBRAHIM IJEOMA MARYAM. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Gbadamosi Idayat Omolayo. now wish to be known and addressed as Davies Idayat Omolayo. All former documents remain valid . General public take notice.

OKEKE PATIENCE NWAKAEGO

BEAUTY OSARETIN EKOMWEN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EZEAKUNNE PATIENCE NWAKAEGO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKEKE PATIENCE NWAKAEGO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

l FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BEAUTY MSOMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BEAUTY OSARETIN EKOMWEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chief (Hon.) Barr. Glory Ogbonda Emeh 2. Barrister Pryd Glory - Emeh 3. Engineer Hilton Glory - Emeh 4. Dr. Slepney Glory - Emeh 5. Mrs. Nonye Kate -Emeh

- President - Secretary - Financial secretary - Member - Member

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To sue for peace 2. To foster for unity and progress of members Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the registrar general corporate affairs commission No. 420 tigris crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street PMB 198 Maitama District Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Olajide Olayemi Joseph 2. Mr. Oyewole Aboyeji Lukuman 3. Mr. Olanrewaju Sallah Bolakale 4. Hon. Salaudeen Abdulfatai Abdulkadir 5. Mr. Basheer Luqman Olarewaju AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote and advance qualitative education, youth empowerment and scientific development. 2. To relieve in charity the widows, the orphans and the sick. 3. To engage in environmental conversation, peace and conflict resolution. 4. To organise conductive programs in promoting community health care and livelihood development. 5. To foster unity and love among its member Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the registrar -general, corporate affairs commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication Signed by : Abdul Wahab Yahaya & Co. (Solicitors)

SANI MUHAMMED OMAVHAYE

OSINUGA SEUN LUKMAN

I, formerly known and addressed as SANI EMMANUEL OMAVHAYE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SANI MUHAMMED OMAVHAYE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OYENEYE SEUN LEKAN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OSINUGA SEUN LUKMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ABRAHAM UCHENNA ALAMEZIE

ANSLEM CHIGOZIE ALAMEZIE

I, formerly known and addressed as ABRAHAM UCHENNA OFOEGBU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABRAHAM UCHENNA ALAMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANSLEM CHIGOZIE OFOEGBU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANSLEM CHIGOZIE ALAMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OHIOLEI SAMUEL GIWA WILLIAM and OHIOLEY SAMUEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EHIGBAI GIWA SAMUEL . All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIANAH I. BALOGUN and OLADEJI IBIYINKA, the I. means IBIYINKA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IBIYINKA FAGBOHUNLU due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OBIKWU ROMANUS UGOCHUKWU

AYOKO KUNLE SOLOMON

KABIRU RAKIYA MAMUDA

ANIMASHAUN BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE I, formerly known, Called and Addressed as ANIMASHAUN BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE OLUWANIFEMI, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as ANIMASHAUN BALIKIS OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBI ROMANUS UGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OBIKWU ROMANUS UGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AMBROSE ISHAKU

OKORIE, AGATHA NKIRUKA

I, formerly known and addressed as KAGWA ALPHONSUS NYAKWA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AMBROSE ISHAKU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZE, AGATHA NKIRUKA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OKORIE, AGATHA NKIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EHIGBAI GIWA SAMUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON ADEKUNLE EBENEZER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AYOKO KUNLE SOLOMON. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

IBIYINKA FAGBOHUNLU

OGUNLEYE SAHEED BOLAJI

OLANIYAN ADEWUNMI RONKE

That on some of my documents, my name appears as ESTHER BIBA. That I wish to add ‘ANDREW’ to my name. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as ESTHER BIBA ANDREW. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

SHIKTAI TITUS KYOLYEP

MR. UFOT UDOMKPA ALFRED

MRS OROSAKIN OLAYINKA OLUSOLAPE I formerly known as Miss Ogunnika Olayinka Olusola wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Orosakin Olayinka Olusolape. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

THANKGOD IKENNA ALAMEZIE

OGUNLABI ZAINAB AJOKE

Formerly known and addressed as BLESSING, OBEHI OKOGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as BLESSING OBEHI OSAYENDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known as OGUNGBAMILA PETER KAYODE wish to be known and addressed as OGUNGBAMILA PETER SUNDAY wrong date of Birth is 20th March 1981 while the corrected Date of Birth 20th March 1980. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

ELEOJO GRACE NATHANIEL

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEBAYO AYO AJOKE now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGUNLABI ZAINAB AJOKE due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

NWOSU CHIDOZIE INNOCENT I, formerly known and addressed as UBAH CHIDOZIE INNOCENT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NWOSU CHIDOZIE INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OGUNGBAMILA PETER SUNDAY

OSANYINJOBI OLUYEMI JAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as RICH-OLUWOLE OLUYEMI JAMES, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OSANYINJOBI OLUYEMI JAMES. All former documents remain valid. ECOBANK, general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, Called and Addressed as FELICIA BLESSING EFFIONG-OBONG and FELICIA ISAAC EFFIONG, now wish to be known, called and Addressed as FELICIA BLESSING SUNDAY- ONOBUMHE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MR. UFOT ALFRED UTOH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR. UFOT UDOMKPA ALFRED. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME That my name was wrongly written as OWEI RICHARD CELESTINE instead of OWIE RICHARD. That my correct name is OWIE RICHARD. That I was born on the 22nd day of February, 1957. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

FELICIA BLESSING SUNDAY- ONOBUMHE

KEHINDE OLASUNBO BUSARI

I, formerly known and addressed as Godfrey Tongkop, now wish to be known and addressed as Shiktai Titus Kyolyep. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

l FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BEAUTY MSOMI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BEAUTY OSARETIN EKOMWEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

Formerly known and addressed as KEHINDE OLASUNBO SHOAGA, now wish to be known and addressed as KEHINDE OLASUNBO BUSARI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss Agboola Oyinkansola Stephanie, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Adetula Oyinkansola Stephanie. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

BEAUTY OSARETIN EKOMWEN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS EKUMA JULIANA CHIZOBA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS NNAMDI JULIANA CHIZOBA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC & IBTC PENSION SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as MERCY GRACE NATHANIEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ELEOJO GRACE NATHANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BLESSING OBEHI OSAYENDE

MRS. ADETULA OYINKANSOLA STEPHANIE

MRS NNAMDI JULIANA CHIZOBA

FASAUT ARIYIKE ARE

I, formerly known, called and addressed as FASAUT ARIYIKE ODUWOLE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as FASAUT ARIYIKE ARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ZEKERI BRAIMAH IGBAFE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

l, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BRAIMAH IGBAFE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ZEKERI BRAIMAH IGBAFE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

That on some of my documents, my name appears as BANKOLE YUSUF OLAYEMI, while on others, it appears as YUSUF OLAYEMI. That I am the one bearing both names mentioned above. That all former documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as SALAUDEEN SAHEED BOLAJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGUNLEYE SAHEED BOLAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EMEDO JULIET CHINYEAKA I, formerly known, called and addressed as MBADINUJU JULIET CHINYEAKA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EMEDO JULIET CHINYEAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as THANKGOD IKENNA OFOEGBU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as THANKGOD IKENNA ALAMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ADEWUNMI ADERONKE AINA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLANIYAN ADEWUNMI RONKE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OKOH FREDRICK LUCKY

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Times Case File

Lagos property consultant accuses wife of illicit affairs

He asks me to kneel down before flogging me, woman tells court Stories by Titilope Joseph

A 42-year-old man, Olanrewaju Bale, has narrated before a Lagos court how his wife of nine years has failed in her duty as a wife and as a mother due to negligence and illicit affairs. Olanrewaju, a resident of No. 24, Jimoh Sobowale Street, Magodo, Lagos, is a respondent in a divorce suit filed by his wife before an Agege customary court in Lagos. He however denied all the allegations by his wife but agreed that there is no more love in the marriage. The respondent, who informed the court that he met his wife with whom he had two children, at a bar in Isheri, Lagos in 2008, said the petitioner is ungrateful and a trouble maker. He said he wholeheartedly agreed to the dissolution of the union between him and his wife, who he also accused of having illicit affairs with different men before she finally absconded from the house with their second child. “I started up a line of business for her, which she changed without my knowledge. My wife went into beer parlour business and started having illicit affairs with her customers. She comes home very late at night and would be receiving calls on her phone at ungodly hours. “She gives me attitude and refuses to have sex with me,” he said. The respondent further alleged that his wife stopped doing her wifely duties, saying he has been the one taking proper care of the children. “For over a year now, l have been bathing the children and washing their clothes,” he said. He appealed to the court to order that the wife allow him access to his daughter that is with her. The petitioner, Adenike Bale, who accused her husband of constant beating and threat to life, told the court that the respondent is troublesome and he does not care for her and the children. The 36-year-old businesswoman, who resides at No. 16 Railway line, Fagba, Ifako in Lagos, further said her husband batters her constantly, especially when she comes home late from shop. “He has turned me to a punching bag, causing me grievous bodily harm. Whenever we have any misunderstanding, he always threatens to kill me.” The petitioner also alleged that on November 19, she told the husband she was going to church for vigil, which he vehemently disagreed to.

A Lagos trader, Akinkunmi Yemisi, has pleaded with a customary court in Lagos to dissolve her 21 years old marriage, citing constant battery and threat to life by her husband. Yemisi, who told the court that she met her husband in 1998, claimed that he has been abusing her immediately she had their first child. “Our problem started after I gave birth to my first child and he mandated me to start performing the Muslim rites, despite that he knew I was a Christian before he married me. “He always forced me to observe the Muslim prayers, though he was not a practicing Muslim when I met him and whenever I fail to do that, he

will beat me severely. My husband normally asked me to kneel down and would stretch my hand like a small child whenever he wants to flog me. “I was involved in petty trading until he lost his job two years ago and things became a bit difficult. I decided to help him by joining a co-operative where I took a loan of N100, 000 on his behalf. I handed over the money to him immediately the loan was approved and I told him to invest it in his transportation business. I also begged him not to fail in paying the money back as expected,” she added. The petitioner however said her husband refused to pay the N2, 500 that he was meant to be paying weekly so as to refund the N100, 000 loan. Instead, he would abscond from

home for days. “He has threatened to kill me on many occasions I asked him to pay the money back because the co-operative is also on my neck. When the threat became serious, I took his case to a popular television show, ‘Labe Orun’ but his family did not want the matter to be aired and we sorted it out among the family,” the petitioner alleged. The respondent, Akinkunmi Wasiu, however pleaded not guilty to all the allegations leveled against him by his wife. Wasiu, who informed the court that he is not ready for dissolution, said his wife is promiscuous. “I married my wife 21 years ago and we were all living in peace until I lost my job two years ago. She started flirting around when

she was given a job in a company. “She called me sometimes in the Year 2015 that she was tired of the marriage and wanted to leave. I begged her not to leave and we all went to bed that night only for me to return from work the next day and found out that she has packed out of the home. This is not her first time of leaving but we resolved it earlier and she moved back home. The respondent further informed the court that the wife finally moved out of their home when he caught her red-handed with her lover and she had absconded from home since then. The court however, ordered the couple to embrace peace as they were being referred to alternative disputes resolution.

Four teenagers arraigned over alleged cult membership Four teenagers have appeared before an Ikeja magistrates’ court in Lagos over alleged membership of a cult known as “Awawa confraternity”. The accused are: Leke Ogunlowo, 22, a welder, Balogun Jalud, 18, factory worker, Adams Bashiru, 18, a printer and Azeez Karimu, 20, a motorcyclist. They are all residents of Agege, a Lagos suburb. They are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, membership of a secret cult, assault and unlawful possession of dangerous weapons. The accused however, denied the charges, saying they are framed up. The prosecutor, Inspector Ezekiel Ayorinde, informed the court that the accused, with others still

at large, committed the offences on February 6 at Isale-Oja, Agege area of Lagos at about 8.30 p.m. “They were caught engaging in acts similar to that of `secret cult,’ terrorising innocent citizens. “The accused before their arrest, were fond of carrying out criminal activities, causing unrest within the area,” Ayorinde said. He alleged that they assaulted a man, Alasela Rilwan, with a matchet. The accused persons attacked the complainant by using a cutlass to cut his left leg, causing him bodily harm. The prosecutor alleged that in their possession were weapons such as cutlasses, iron rods, axe, knives and weed suspected to be Indian hemp.

Lawyer’s marriage crashes over abandonment, denial of marital rights A Lagos customary court sitting in Agege, has dissolved the 15-year-old marriage between Kasoki Olekanma and his wife, Ibukun, on grounds of denial of conjugal rights, abandonment and desertion of their four under-age children. The dissolution of the marriage contracted in 2002, followed a suit filed by Kasoki claiming that his wife was no longer interested in the marriage and allegedly deserted him and their four children. Olekanma, 51, residing at plot 1, Block 94, Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, claimed that his wife lacked respect and had also failed in her

conjugal duties. Earlier, he had told the court that his wife, Ibukun Olekanma, left home on February 11, 2013 on her own volition and has not been seen since then. The lawyer said that prior to the time Ibukun left home, she had told him that she secured an employment in AdoEkiti. “I asked her how the children will be taken care of in her absence but she told me to take care of them since I was used to doing that.” The estranged husband also told the court that he waited for Ibukun for three and half years but she did not return home.

“The last time l heard from her was when the court served her summons and l keep seeing her online on a website namely, Baddoo.” She abandoned me and the children without looking back,” Olekanma said. “Olekanma, therefore, prayed the court to dissolve the marriage, give him custody of their four children and to award him other consequential orders as the court may deem fit. The respondent, Ibukun, was however absent in court but sent a message that she was not interested in the matter and that dissolution could go ahead in her absence. The court president, Mr. Phillips Wil-

liams, thereby dissolved the marriage between the estranged couple. “Love, which is the key ingredient of a valid marriage, having been seen to be extinct, leaves no one in doubt that the marriage had broken down, irretrievably. “Consequently, it is hereby ordered as follows: that the marriage existing between Kasoki Olekanma and Ibukun contracted in 2002 stand hereby dissolved. “The respondent is hereby ordered to vacate the home abode of the petitioner, return the N10,000 bride price on her head and revert to her maiden or other name of her choice,” he ordered.

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AFOLABI NURUDEEN OLAYIWOLA

PETER UCHENNA EMETU

OKANLOMO YINKA DORCAS

CHUKWUOCHA PATRICK AKAJIAKU

I formerly known as Olayinka Dorcas Idowu wish to be known and addressed as Okanlomo Yinka Dorcas. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Change of Name and Declaration of age I formerly known as Chukwuocha Patrick Christian wish to be known and addressed as Chukwuocha Patrick Akajiaku. corrected Date of Birth is 20/06/1979. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Yahaya Afolabi Nurudeen wish to be known and addressed as Afolabi Nurudeen Olayiwola. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Peter Uchenna Emetu Kalu wish to be known and addressed as Peter Uchenna Emetu. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

NNADI PRISCILLA UZOCHUKWU

NWORIE STEPHEN IZUCHUKWU

SUNDAY ALAKOR

I formerly known as NNADI UZOCHUKWU wish to be known and addressed as NNADI PRISCILLA UZOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as EZENWOYE IZUCHUKWU and IZUNWA NWOYE wish to be known and addressed as NWORIE STEPHEN IZUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

EZE LINDA OGECHUKWU

JOHN OCHANG BISSONG I formerly known as JOHN AGBOR wish to be known and addressed as JOHN OCHANG BISSONG. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Formerly known,call and addressed as Obidialo Linda Ogechukwu wish to be known and addressed as Eze Linda Ogechukwu. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

27 Public Notice ANIETO KINGSLEY

CHUKWUNWEIKE EKENE EVE

I formerly known as OKAFOR AZUKAI KINGSLEY wish to be known and addressed as ANIETO KINGSLEY. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as EKENE EVE ANYIWA wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUNWEIKE EKENE EVE. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

OLASUNKANMI JOHNSON GBENRO

SHOYOYE OMOBOLANLE WASILAT

HUMPHREY CHUKWUKA OBA

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

I formerly known as AKINNUBI JOHNSON GBENRO wish to be known and addressed as OLASUNKANMI JOHNSON GBENRO. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as SHOYOYE OMOBOLANLE GLORY wish to be known and addressed as SHOYOYE OMOBOLANLE WASILAT. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as HUMPHREY CHUKWUKA PETER wish to be known and addressed as HUMPHREY CHUKWUKA OBA .All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

UMOSEN IMAOBONG MFON

DAMILOLA MARIAM JAMES

MRS NKECHINYERE EHILEGBU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly DAMILOLA SENAMI GBALEKUMA now wishes to be known and addressed as DAMILOLA MARIAM JAMES. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly MISS NKECHINYERE PRECIOUS OBASI now wishes to be known and addressed as MRS NKECHINYERE EHILEGBU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm that the name ASEPERI MICHAEL OLUYEMI and ASEPERI MICHEAL OLUBODUN OLUYEMI is the same and one person. All document bearing the two names remain valid. General public should please take note.

FAMOUS CYNTHIA OKIEMUTE

MR. CHIMA ISRAEL

EGBOELIM FRANCIS IWEAYA

Formerly Itoje Cynthia Okiemute ...NOW : Famous Cynthia Okiemute. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

I was Formerly known and Addressed as MR. ONYEGBULE CHIMA but now wish to be known and Addressed as MR. CHIMA ISRAEL. All Former Documents Remains Valid.

Formerly EGBOELING FRANCIS IWAYA .. Now: EGBOELIM FRANCIS IWEAYA...former documents remains valid. General public please note.

IWEKA STANLEY CHINONSO

My name in some documents are UMOSEN IMAOBONG SYLVIA and in some UMOSEUN IMAOBONG MFON. It is the same person and UMOSEN IMAOBONG MFON is the name to be maintained in my documents. General public should take note.

OKUGO ENWEAZU SUCCESS

PELUJO OLASUPO SHERIDAMN

Formerly OHAI OKUGO ENWEAZU SUCCESS now, OKUGO ENWEAZU SUCCESS.Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

Formerly PELUJO OLASHUPO AZEEZ now PELUJO OLASUPO SHERIDAMN. Former documents remains valid. General public please note. AKWASI SIKAYENA BONAPARTE

MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR

I formerly known as OGUNSOLA IDOWU JOSEPH.now wish to known as AKWASI SIKAYENA BONAPARTE.all documents bearing my former name remain valid general public and authorities concerned should plz take note.

I formerly known as OBI GABRIEL CHINONSO.now wish to known as IWEKA STANLEY CHINONSO.all former document remain valid general public take note

DAVID OMOTAYO ABIMBOLA

Formerly ODETOLA VICTORIA OLOLADE now TILEYEMI VICTORIA OLOLADE... Nipost take note and general public..

TILEYEMI VICTORIA OLOLADE Formerly ODETOLA VICTORIA OLOLADE.. Now TILEYEMI VICTORIA OLOLADE.. former documents remains valid. General public please note.

Formerly Umaru Garba now Mohammed Abubakar. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

Formerly Koleosho Omotayo Abimbola now David Omotayo Abimbola. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

DOROTHY IKHINMWIN EDOSA

OLUKOJU OLANIKE ROSELINE

ADIGUN AZEEZ OLANREWAJU

BABALOLA MICHAEL OLAYINKA

AZEEZ LATIFAT OPEYEMI

Former FALANA OLANIKE ROSELINE now wishes to be known and addressed as OLUKOJU OLANIKE ROSELINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Former ADIGUN .AZEEZ AKANBI now wishes to be known and addressed as ADIGUN AZEEZ OLANREWAJU. All other documents remain valid. General public take note.

Former ARANSIOLA MICHAEL OLAYINKA now wishes to be known and addressed as BABALOLA MICHAEL OLAYINKA. All other documents remain valid.. Genral public take note.

Formerly BALOGUN LATIFAT OPEYEMI NoW AZEEZ LATIFAT OPEYEMI. All other documents remain valid.. Genral public take note.

JUBIRILA KABIRU, OLORUNKOSEBI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OFFIAH PETER UCHENNA NDUBUODILI AGWOKA

RASHEED MUIDEEN BABATUND ADEDIRAN Formerly ADEDIRAN MUIDEEN BABATUNDE/NEW NAME RASHEED MUIDEEN BABATUND ADEDIRAN. Former documents remains valid. General public please note.

TILEYEMI VICTORIA OLOLADE

Formerly known as Dorothy Ikhinmwin Edosah now wish to be known as Dorothy Ikhinmwin Edosa. All former documents remain valid. General public to please note

BOLANLE OMOTOYOSI ODUKOYA Formerly Bolanle Omotoyosi Odubanjo now Bolanle Omotoyosi Odukoya.All other documents remain valid.. Genral public take note.

MRS OTU JOY HENRY Formerly Miss Theophilus Joy Omini now mrs Otu Joy Henry. All other documents remain valid.. Genral public take note.

UDE OBIANUJU JENNIFER

MRS IKECHUKWU CHINENYE JOY

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE CHINENYE JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKECHUKWU CHINENYE JOY. All former documents remain valid. UNTH ITUKU OZALLA ENUGU and General public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that OFFIAH PETER UCHENNA N., OFFIAH PETER NDUBUODILI, OFFIAH PETER UCHENNA NDUBUODILI AGWOKA and AGWOKA OFFIAH PETER refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as OFFIAH PETER UCHENNA NDUBUODILI AGWOKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

PHARM (MRS) ANI HELEN EBUBECHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as OKOYE HELEN UJUNWA and NWANKWO HELEN EBUBECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as PHARM (MRS) ANI HELEN EBUBECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ONODU LINDA CHINENYE

MRS ANGELA BALA

This is to certify and confirm that OZOR CHINENYE LINDA and ONODUGO CHINENYE LINDA, refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as ONODU LINDA CHINENYE. My correct date of birth is 22/1/1988. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANGELA MARY .N. AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANGELA BALA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEAKOR NNAEMEKA

OZOIKE BENEDETH NGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUANYA NNAEMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEAKOR NNAEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKABUOGU BENEDETH NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as OZOIKE BENEDETH NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZE IFEANYICHUKWU MAXWELL

IREKE SAMUEL ODEGHE

MRS EWUZO UKAMAKA CAROLINE

MRS CHIME GLADYS NKECHINYERE

OGUCHI GODNESS KELECHI

I, formerly known and addressed as EZE IFEANYI,now wish to be known and addressed as EZE IFEANYICHUKWU MAXWELL. My correct date of birth is 6th July 1989. All former documents remain valid.General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IREKE SAMMY ODEGHE, now wish to be known and addressed as IREKE SAMUEL ODEGHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKAFOR UKAMAKA CAROLINE, EWUZO AMAKA .C. and OKAFOR UKAMAKA CAROL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EWUZO UKAMAKA CAROLINE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIH GLADYS NKECHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIME GLADYS NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. PPSMB and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GODWIN GOODNESS KELECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUCHI GODNESS KELECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS MARIA CHIKODILI EKEH

MRS VICTORIA OLUOMACHUKWU NWADINOBI

I, formerly known called and addressed as MISS MARIA CHIKODILI ONYEMELUKWE, now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS MARIA CHIKODILI EKEH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS VICTORIA PETER AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS VICTORIA OLUOMACHUKWU NWADINOBI. All former documents remain valid. NOHE, NHIS, RRBN, ARN, NIM and General public should please take note.

UGWU NJIDEKA LOVETH I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU NJIDEKA PAMELA, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU NJIDEKA LOVETH. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

Formerly Jubirila Kabiru Bolanle. Now Jubirila Kabiru, Olorunkosebi. All other documents remain valid.. Genral public take note.

ILEGOGIE MARK AGBODEKHE I, formerly known and addressed as PASTOR MIKE ILEGOGIE AGBODEKHE, now wish to be known and addressed as ILEGOGIE MARK AGBODEKHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

FRANCISCA ANI

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI ANI, now wish to be known and addressed as FRANCISCA ANI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OGBODO DOMINIC KEKEVE

NGENE RITA ONYEKAOZURU

OSHUDE FRIDAY JAMES

I, formerly known and addressed as DOMINIC ROWLAND and OGBODO DOMINIC ROWLAND, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBODO DOMINIC KEKEVE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

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

Public Notice 28 OGUADINMA JULIET CHIZOBA I, formerly known and addressed as CHIZO JULIANA OGADIMA, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUADINMA JULIET CHIZOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MGBELEKE BEATRICE OGBA I formerly known and addressed as Onyike Beatrice Ogba now wish to be known as Mgbeleke Beatrice Ogba. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. The general public should please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as ANDERSON UKUTA ALEX instead of ALEXANDER UKUTA DAVID. My date of birth is 18/03/1988.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EGEMBA-BEN FLORENCE AMANKEDINIHU now wish to be known and addressed as EGEMBA AMANKEDINIHU FLORENCE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CLEMENT CHIDINMA RUTH

ADIGUN ISLAMIYAT OMOWUNMI

ENOCH REUBEN OGUNMAYIN

BABATUNDE TUNDE ABRAHAM

ADEYEMI TITILAYO OLUWABUNMI

I formerly known and addressed as ADIGUN OMOWUNMI ASHABI now wish to be known and addressed as ADIGUN ISLAMIYAT OMOWUNMI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ENOCH ADEKUNLE REUBEN now wish to be known and addressed as ENOCH REUBEN OGUNMAYIN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BABATUNDE TUNDE IBRAHIM now wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE TUNDE ABRAHAM .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ANIFOWOSE AYISAT now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI TITILAYO OLUWABUNMI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GOODLUCK OKEH (SON)

OLUMIDE OLORUNFEMI SAMUEL

ADAMS NUHU MUHAMMED

I, formerly known as OLUMIDE OLORUNFEMI O. now wish to be known and addressed as OLUMIDE OLORUNFEMI SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as ADAMS BABANGIDA MUHAMMED, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMS NUHU MUHAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CLEMENT CHIDINMA PRINCESS now wish to be known and addressed as CLEMENT CHIDINMA RUTH. My date of birth was wrongly written as 12/04/1988 instead of 14/04/1989. All former documents remain valid. Ecobank,UBA and General public to please take note.

AJOSE OMOLARA OPEYEMI I formerly known and addressed as ODETADE OMOLARA OPEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as AJOSE OMOLARA OPEYEMI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OGUNDIPE ESTHER OLUWAFUNMILAYO

MRSOLANREWAJUELIZABETHOLUFUNMILAYO

I formerly known and addressed as MISS FASHINA ELIZABETH TEJU OLUFUNMILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OLANREWAJU ELIZABETH OLUFUNMILAYO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHIKERE IKECHUKWU BENSON

I formerly known called and addressed as ADEWALE DAVID SOFEKUN now wish to be known called and addressed as SOFEKUN WALE DAVID. All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as CHIKELU IKECHUKWU DAVID now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIKERE IKECHUKWU BENSON. All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as NSUNBARI BARI now wish to be known called and addressed as DUA BARI All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

MRS. ILOEGBU KELECHI CONCILIA

MRS. BOLA NORA NELSON

UCHE BRIGHT

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BOLA NORA YUSUF, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. BOLA NORA NELSON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ESTHER BASSEY IWATT

PENU FREEMAN I, formerly known and addressed as, PENU FREEMAN LUCKY, now wish to be known and addressed as, PENU FREEMAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

IKIJE JOY CHINONYELUM

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NONYE JOY CHIEMEZIE, BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKIJE JOY CHINONYELUM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MARCETIC TOYIN FOLAKE

I formerly known and addressed as OYEBANJI ADENRELE ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as OJEDIRAN EASTER .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SOFEKUN WALE DAVID

Formerly known and addressed as ADESHINA ADEFUNKE ADEOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADESHINA ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNDARE ODUNOLA REBECCA now wish to be known and addressed as OLAWALE ODUNOLA REBECCA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBASI ONYEKACHI JOSEPH now wish to be known and addressed as UZODINMA ONYEKACHI JOSEPH.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known as FOLORUNSO FUNMILAYO BOLANLE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDIPE ESTHER OLUWAFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADESHINA ADEOLA

OLAWALE ODUNOLA REBECCA

I formerly known and addressed as ADEWUNMI OPEYEMI ISAIAH now wish to be known and addressed as ADELANI ADEYEMI ADEWUNMI.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IWU CHIMEZIE JOSEPH I, formerly known as NDUKWE CHIBUZOR CHIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as IWU CHIMEZIE JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, BLESSING BASSEY IWATT, now wish to be known and addressed as, ESTHER BASSEY IWATT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADELEYE OLUWABUKOLA ABOSEDE now wish to be known and addressed as ABOSEDE BUKOLA ADEGOKE ADELEYE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EZE OMOKHOA MILICENT I formerly known and addressed as IMAFOJE OMOKHOA MILICENT now wish to be known and addressed as EZE OMOKHOA MILICENT .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EGEMBA AMANKEDINIHU FLORENCE

I formerly known and addressed as IDRIS KOLAWOLE TUNDE now wish to be known and addressed as LIADI KOLAWOLE TUNDE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ABOSEDE BUKOLA ADEGOKE ADELEYE

OJEDIRAN EASTER

ADELANI ADEYEMI ADEWUNMI

I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH OLATUNDE DANIEL now wish to be known and addressed as OLATUNDE DANIEL .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

NNATUANYA PATRICIA NKEMAKONAM

JOSEPH :I FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOSEPH FAVOUR CHISOM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AS NNATUANYA PATRICIA NKEMAKONAM. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE UZODINMA ONYEKACHI JOSEPH

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MRS. AMINAT TITILAYO HAMMED

Formerly known and addressed as MISS AMINAT TITILAYO BALOGUN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMINAT TITILAYO HAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. AJANI KADIJAT ADERINSOLA

I formerly know as salaudeen kadijat ajani,now wish to be know as ajani kadijat aderinsola all Former documents remain Valid General public take note.

FADARE OKEOWO ADEOLA I, formerly known as OKE FADARE, now wish to be known and addressed as FADARE OKEOWO ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DUA BARI

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

I, formerly known as EZENWA OGOCHUKWU ROSE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGOCHUKWU ROSE OKEH. My Next-of-Kin is now GOODLUCK OKEH (SON). All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IBRAHIM FRIDAY I, formerly known as AWUTA MONDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM FRIDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS TIJANI MARIYAM. I formerly known called and addressed as MISS YUSUF MARIYAM ABDULLAHI now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS TIJANI MARIYAM. All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note. GANIYU MURITALA ADEKUNLE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MURITALA GANIYU, now wish to be known and addressed as, GANIYU MURITALA ADEKUNLE. My correct date of birth is 17th July, 1977 and not 17th July, 1976. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEDOYIN TOYIN FOLAKE now wish to be known and addressed as MARCETIC TOYIN FOLAKE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OKOLO SUCCESS JANET

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

I, formerly known as OKOLO SUCCESS JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOLO SUCCESS JANET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, AKINYEMI TAIWO MOHAMMED is the same person answering AKINYEMI TAIWO JAMIU, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYEMI TAIWO MOHAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OMISOPE ENIOLA DOLAPO

MRS. CHARITY EKENE IKEAKOR

I formerly known and address as Ogunlakin Eniola Dolapo now wish to be known and address as Omisope Eniola Dolapo. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHARITY EKENE JIDEANI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHARITY EKENE IKEAKOR. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General public should take note.

TORDY PLAUD

MRS. DAPPA CHIZOBA JANE

I, formerly known and addressed as, TEDDIBEEBARI KPORMON, now wish to be known and addressed as, TORDY PLAUD. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHIZOBA JANE OKORIE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. DAPPA CHIZOBA JANE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. DENNIS TINA IJEOMA

MISS. DIVINE FAVOUR NWACHUKWU

GODSON IHEJIRIKA

SAMUEL AMBALI OLOWODASA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ONYEABOR TINA IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. DENNIS TINA IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OBI TESSY FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS. DIVINE FAVOUR NWACHUKWU. My correct date of birth is 10th October, 1990, and not 10th November, 1991. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, GODSON CHIBUZO IHEJIRIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as, GODSON IHEJIRIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SAMUEL OLUWOLE OMOSEHIN, now wish to be known and addressed as, SAMUEL AMBALI OLOWODASA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MOHAMMED MEDINA ADEJOKE

Formerly known and addressed as AKINWEMIMO MODINAT AYODELE now wish to be known and addressed as MOHAMMED MEDINA ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS.PATIENCE EFOSA PETERS Formerly Miss patience Efosa okoro now to be known and addressed as Mrs.Patience Efosa peters.All former documents remain valid.Union bank of Nigeria and General public note.

OBINNA CHIOMA CALISTA

ADELANI MOJEED ADEGBOYE

Formerly known and addressed as Okereafor Tony now wish to be known and addressed as Okereafor Kelechi Tony. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OBINNA CHIOMA CALISTA now wish to be known and addressed as KALU CHIOMA CALISTA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADELANI MOJEED OLASHILE now wish to be known and addressed as ADELANI MOJEED ADEGBOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

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OKEREAFOR KELECHI TONY

I Olorunshola Gbemiga which appear in my Bank verification Number (BVN) and Olorunshola Gbenga which appeared on other of my documents refer to one and same person. I now wich to be known and addressed as Olorunshola Gbemiga. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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uccour has come for former Rangers of Enugu and Heartland FC Coach, Kelechi Emetole, who is in need of $11,000 to treat a throat cancer in India. Emetole, also known as ‘Caterpillar,’ was diagnosed with throat cancer recently and is said to be on sick bed breathing with the help of a pipe. Touched by the story of Emetole, Turkey-based Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo has donated N2 million to enable him go for the treatment. It was also learnt yesterday that Head coach of Enyimba of Aba, Gbenga Ogunbote, General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan Rasheed Balogun and the management of high-flying MFC FC of Lagos have made donations to the ailing Emetole. Omeruo was said to have gotten in touch with Emetole’s

Ailing Emeteole

igerian champions Enugu Rangers will fly out of the country on Thursday for their CAF Champions League second round, first leg encounter with Zamalek FC of Egypt on Sunday. The Confederation of African Football has appointed respected South African official, Daniel Frazer Bennett to be in charge of the clash at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo. Kick off is 9pm Egypt time.

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wife, Phoebe, from his base in Turkey. According to Emetole’s wife, her husband needs $11,000 for an urgent surgery to be carried out in India. Emeteole, a defender in his active days played for the then Green Eagles at the 1976 Nations Cup in Ethiopia. He has also served as assistant coach in the national teams; first with the Golden Eagles at 1985 FIFA U-17 World Champions, and later with the U-20 side (Flying Eagles) and the senior team (Super Eagles). Emetole’s family is appealing for more support from well-meaning Nigerians through the United Bank for Africa (UBA) account number 1007868369. Meanwhile, former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Dosu Joseph has appealed for more donations from Nigerians to enable Emetole threat himself in India.

Rangers depart for Cairo as Al Merreikh storm Port Harcourt Bennett will be assisted by fellow South Africans Zakhele Thusi Siwela (assistant referee 1), Sandile Dilikane (assistant referee 2) and Tinyiko Victor Hlungwani (reserve referee). The match commissioner is

former FIFA referee Mourad Daami from Tunisia. Enugu Rangers’ chairman, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu said on Wednesday that the ‘Flying Antelopes’ have the go-go spirit and the tenacity to dig their feet into the ground against the ‘Mediterranean Knights’. “We will go to Egypt with a game plan to get a favourable result ahead of the return leg in Enugu next weekend,” said the former Nigeria captain and coach. Enugu Rangers eliminated Algerian debutants JS Saoura on the away goal rule in the earlier round, and must be at their best to overcome the experienced Egyptian campaigners to reach the lucrative mini-league stage of Africa’s prime club competition. Rivers United, the second team flying Nigeria’s flag in the CAF Champions League, will host top Sudanese side, Al Merreikh at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt also on Sunday. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ were in great form in the earlier round, pounding AS Real Bamako 3-0 at the same venue after both teams played a 0-0 draw in Bamako in the first leg.

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L-R: Mrs. Maryam Bayi, Director Human Capital and infrastructure Group, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mohammed Kari Commissioner for Insurance/CEO National Insurance Commission; Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman NCC and Mr. Sunday Dare Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management NCC during the courtesy visit to NCC head office, recently.

ITF, NECA partner to train Nigerian youths Abba-Eku Onyeka, Abuja

The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) is to partner the National Employers Consultative Association (NECA) to train Nigerian youths in acquiring skills for the purpose of generating gainful employment. The deal was sealed when the Director General (DG) of NECA, Olusegun Awolowo and his team paid a courtesy call on the DG of ITF, Sir Joseph Ari at the Fund’s corporate office in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Awolowo declared that the partnership would go a long way to promote entrepreneurship and industries that have closed shop on account of technical issues,

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adding that they will come back to life. He added that creation of jobs would go a long way in taking people out of illicit practices that have led to criminal activities in Nigeria. He however maintained that inclusive growth was important for the country, saying that NECA and ITF have considered it necessary to increase the capacity that would address the problem of unemployment in the economy. Similarly, the Permanent Secretary in charge of political and economic affairs in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Amb Bamgbose Olukunle who witnessed the transactions, commended the two bodies for embarking on the mission. Olakunle who stood in for the SGF, Babachir Lawal, said such move was backed with the vision of confronting a challenge that has been a source of concern to industries and the economy, even as he promised that the office of the SGF would lend its support to all their training

programmes. In his remarks, the ITF DG said that the workable partnership had become necessary in the wake of the skills that various category of workers, industries and organizations need in order to carry out their day-today activities. He described the arrangement as very important and historic, adding that the event was coming at the time Nigeria is trying to take a leap into industrialization, based on the economic diversification and industry policy of the present administration. He also revealed that they were in the process of taking the industrialisation policy of the Muhammad Buhari administration to greater heights. He however added that the policy of economic diversification and industrialisation was the direction to go in Nigeria, reasoning that it was a direction that has given some leverage and premium to all the developed nations of the world. While stating that the relationship between the ITF and

NECA has come a very long way, he noted that the main policy direction of the fund is to partner with the organised private sector that are key and critical to the mandate of the organisation just as he also stated that the Mou will strengthen technical competence of Nigerians. In another development, the Fund revealed that it has kicked off the training of about 9,500 youths in Nigeria. The youths who has started the training under the Fund’s National Industrial Skills Development Programme (NISDP) were drawn from 18 states of the federation. The training has however commenced 1st March, 2017. This latest development was contained in a recent release from the Fund signed by its Abuja Corporate Manager, Dr Felix Otuwaripo. He said that the Fund has also developed training packages to train young Nigerians in agric mechanization in partnership with Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) of Israel.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been urged to revoke the sale of power stations due to non-performance of the power companies. The Executive Chairman, Mak Mera Nigeria Limited, Chief Michael Olorunfemi stated this in an exclusive interview with Daily Times in Lagos. “The Federal Government should revoke the sale of power companies due to non-performance. The government should also revoke their licenses and get new investors who have the financial muscle and the technical knowhow so that the power sector can move forward. They are now raising tariff especially when they have not been able to increase power supply. They want the consumers to contribute to them to procure prepaid meters. They should have come with the fund to acquire prepaid meters for metering the houses. The sector needs an over hall as far as I am concerned,” he said. Speaking on unbundling of power sector, he said, “I don’t think Nigerians have benefited because the government favoured their friends who didn’t have the financial muscle and the technical knowhow in the power business during the sale of the power stations. They should have given them to companies with the resources and the knowhow. Up till now they are still using estimated billing because they have not been able to provide meters for the residence,” he stressed. This according to him is in their interest because they bill the houses more than what they consume. Assuming they have provided prepaid meters, if there is no power supply, their credit won’t burn but whether there is power supply or not they still bring bills for the power not consumed. The executive chairman further stated that the government is no longer able to subsidize the petrol price. “So we have said that there should be no more subsidy. He maintained that there should be total deregulation so that private sector will be able to come in and invest in the sector. “Once a market is regulated, people are not eager to go in there. Until there is total deregulation, government will be the only one shouldering the responsibility”.

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Joy Ekeke Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has said that the Presidential Technical Committee set up to review the national minimum wage has concluded its preliminary assignment. The technical committee comprises of representatives of Federal Government, organised labour and private sector. Ngige who disclosed this during a chat with Labour Correspondents in Abuja, however noted that the report of the tripartite committee has not been transmitted to the Presidency. “The technical committee on minimum wage has just finished but we are yet to hand over to government. That technical committee’s work can now be looked at by the bigger joint committee of labour, institution partners and government. “We can then form the architectural design, we would then develop the composition of the minimum wage committee, functions and establishment of other colleagues and submit it to Mr President. So we still have a lot to do. “I am happy that there is an Acting President in the country that would be able to handle it, hence we are doing what we are supposed to do. We have not gotten to the stage of giving to the President, that is what I have said in effect,” the Minister said. According to him, the Technical Committee is expected to hand over the report to the bigger committee, who would now sit and bring out the architecture for the minimum wage committee by next week. He explained that the “Minimum wage committee is a con-

From left: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, Partner/Head of Audit Services, KPMG, Tola Adeyemi and the Partner/Head of Risk Consulting. KPMG, Olumide Olayinka, during KPMG CFO forum/2017 CFO survey report presentation, held at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. March 7, 2017.

Committee concludes preliminary work on minimum wage – Ngige stitutional issue. What we are going to provide is for the entire country; minimum wage law is something that is to be looked at critically because it would not only affect government in the federal, but also the government at state, people in the private

sector, local government and affect employers of labour. “It affects labour union, affects everybody and we have to bring people who have no special interest to be members of that committee,” he assured. Ngige who urged all the rel-

BoI, Diamond Bank partner on micro loan to petty traders, farmers The Bank of Industry (BoI) says it has partnered Diamond Bank to provide soft loan to traders, artisans, cooperatives, youth and farmers in the country The Acting Managing Director, BoI, Mr Waheed Olagunju, made this known at the launching of the programme late on Tuesday in Lagos. Olagunju said that the Federal Government introduced the scheme because of its passion for sustainable business growth and empowerment of micro-entrepreneurs. He said under the scheme, tagged: Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), the partnership would disburse N140 billion to microentrepreneurs According to him, GEEP is one of the social intervention programmes of the Federal Government executed by the bank.

“Through GEEP’s MarketMoni product, government seeks to promote financial inclusion and access to credit for 1.6 million market traders, artisans, cooperatives, youth and farmers. “MarketMoni is a microcredit loan, easy to access between N10,000 to N100,000 and repayable in six months. “The idea is to make the loan easily accessible and affordable to the beneficiaries provided the beneficiary has a Bank Verification Number (BVN) and belong to a market association. “Basically, it is a loan that is affordable with no interest rate, except for administrative fee, which is five per cent flat. “That means, if you take N20, 000 loan you will repay N21, 000 at the end of six months. “The beauty is that it is a weekly repayment so it is easy for the beneficiary,” he said. Olagunju, represented by Mrs

Toyin Adeniji, Executive Director, Financial Inclusion and Micro Enterprise, BoI, said the partnership was to enhance the participation of the informal sector in the banking sector. Mr Uzoma Dozie, Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Bank, said that the synergy would translate to gender empowerment, job creation, business growth and promote government’s cashless policy system. “We are not just providing finance but using ICT to formalise the vibrant and informal sector of the economy,” Dozie said. Cooking gas: NLNG blames price inconsistency on faulty supply chain The Nigeria LNG Ltd (NLNG) has identified market dynamics and faulty supply chain as reasons for the inconsistency in the price of cooking gas in the country.

evant stakeholders to be patient in order to avoid mistakes, stressed that the proposed minimum wage legislative framework when enacted “has a life span of five years and within that five years, everybody supposed to conform.

“The last one, everybody is not conforming. States are not paying the minimum wage not to talk of the local governments and private employment. This one, we are putting in place now, everybody is going to agree that this is what we are going to pay.”

Union Bank launches 5 upgraded branches in Edo To celebrate its 100-year milestone while delivering on its promise to provide consistent banking solutions, Union Bank Plc, one of the longest-standing innovative banks in Nigeria, recently launched five state-of-theart branches in Edo State. The upgraded branches are located at Akpakpava Street, Mission Road, Ugbowo branch, Agbor Road and Ekpoma branch. Addressing guests at the event, Joe Mbulu, Transformation Director, Union Bank, explained that the new branches are designed to enhance banking experience, and also provide effective and faster solutions that meet the demands of the customers. “Our transformation was based on what mattered most – the needs of our customers. Everything that we have done, starting with our revamped brand identity, to the improvements and development in prod-

ucts and services, are focused on providing a simpler and smarter way of banking,” Mbulu said. “We will continue to invest in quick and friendly service, and we are committed to an effective partnership to help our customers grow,” he concluded. Speaking with the press after the event, Emeka Emuwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Bank said: “I am immensely proud of the bank and what it has achieved in 100 years. We thank our customers for their support and we will continue to look for ways we can serve you better. We are consistently exploring innovative avenues and services to intensify excellent customer experience, thank you for being with us in the journey so far.” Unveiling the Ekpoma branch, guests and students at the event had a pleasant experience as Union Bank hosted them to a launch party in the Ambrose Alli University campus.

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MfB operators inject N195bn to MSMEs in 2016

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All the 978 Microfinance Banks operating in Nigeria were able to grant total loans and advances amounting to N195 billion as at December, 2016, to boost Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Disclosing this, while defending the corporation’s proposed 2017 budget before the House Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters, the managing director/CE of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim, said the total deposits liabilities of microfinance sub sector is now N158 billion. Of the N195 billion loans granted, he said, N87.75 bil-

lion or 45percent were Non Performing Loans (NPLs) where N68.25 billion or 35% constituted Insider related/ Directors loans. The NPLs, according to him, indicated a classic case of over-lending, accumulated interests charges and poor corporate governance. Similarly, by extension, he stated that the existing 42 primary mortgage banks (PMBs) had total deposits liabilities of N69 billion but with total loans portfolio of N94 billion, which indicated another case of over-lending, accumulated interests, poor corporate governance and high ratio of NPLs which stood at N51.7 billion or 55% out of which N42.3 billion or 45% were Insider related/Directors loans. The resultant effects of these nega-

tive trend, he said, would be poor earnings and erosion of shareholders fund. The NDIC boss observed that this development had posed serious issues bordering on corporate governance which were capable of eroding public confidence in the banking system. He, however, advocated for strict compliance with the existing code of ethics for bank directors and a review of the existing laws and regulations to proffer stiffer sanctions for Directors who exploit their positions and default in the payment of their credit facilities while still occupying directorship positions in the banks. Speaking in response to the proposed NDIC budget, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Femi Fakeye, commended the corporation on its performance in the 2016 budget where the NDIC stood out amongst its peers especially its transfer of huge sums into Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF).

GTBank records N165.14bn PBT in 2016

L - R: CEO, Okadabooks, Okechukwu Ofili; Chairman MTN Foundation, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi; CEO, Terra Kulture, Bolanle Austin-Peters; Director, MTN Foundation, Mr. Dennis Okoro and Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Ms. Nonny Ugboma, at the MTN Foundation STSS/SSBS Scholars Alumni Conference in Lagos...on Wednesday.

Wema donates to children in emergency wards Some staff of Wema Bank recently donated their salaries to children at emergency to show love to those in need. The lender for the second year in a row donated funds for the treatment of children in emergency wards of three government-owned hospitals across the country. The initiative called Purple Nectar which started last year was designed to touch the lives of people in the communities where the bank operates. It involves each interested staff donating a day’s Salary for Love as a way of celebrating St. Valentine’s Day. It is worth of notes that every 14th of February, the world celebrates St. Valentine’s Day, but the lender in a document

made available to Business Times, said: “At Wema Bank, we decided that while it is fine for couples to show love to each other on this day, our focus as a bank should be on showing love to those who need it but are not getting it.” While presenting a cheque to one of the beneficiaries of the 2017 Purple Nectar Initiative at the Children Emergency Ward of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Segun Oloketuyi, Managing Director/CEO of the bank, noted that some are in critical situations and they need all the help they can get. “ In our own little way of showing love, the staff of Wema Bank decided to put their salaries for that particular day (February 14) together and looked

for people who need our love. The demonstration of this love is to support those who need help, especially in health-related issues,” Oloketuyi said. Children present at the LUTH Emergency Ward when Wema Bank visited were being treated for several ailments. The mother of a 7-month old baby who benefitted from the initiative, Mrs Ngene broke down in tears as the Wema Bank Managing Director presented a cheque to her. She thanked the staff of Wema Bank for the kind gesture and managed to smile before Mr Oloketuyi left her son’s bed side. Another patient at LUTH who benefitted from the Purple Nectar Initiative is a 10-year-old girl who is undergoing chemotherapy. Within the 12 hours before the

Wema Bank staff visited, she had taken more than 9 pints of blood. Her mother, Mrs Soetan, who said her daughter had been at the hospital for 3 months expressed appreciation for the bank’s donation and prayed that God blesses the Wema Bank staff who donated to her ailing daughter. Wema Bank’s Purple Nectar began in 2016 as part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focused at helping the less-privileged in the society. One of last year’s beneficiaries, a physically challenged hairdresser bought herself a wheelchair and set up a beauty shop after getting the Purple Nectar funding. She is doing well and has started production of her beauty care line.

Guaranty Trust Bank has recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N165.14billion, representing a growth of 37 percent over N120.69billion recorded in the corresponding period of December 2015. The bank released its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the results shows positive performance across all financial indices, reaffirming the Bank’s position as one of the most profitable institutions in the country, with gross earnings for the period grew by 37 percent to N414.62billion from N301.85billion reported in the December 2015; driven primarily by growth in interest income as well as foreign exchange income. The Bank’s loan book grew by 16 percent from N1.373trillion recorded as at December 2015 to N1.590trillion in December 2016 with corresponding growth in total deposits which increased by 29 percent to N2.111trillion from N1.637trillion in December

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2015. The Bank’s balance sheet remained strong with a 19.7 percent growth in Total assets and Contingents as the Bank closed the year ended December 2016 with Total Assets and Contingents of N3.70trillion and Shareholders’ Funds of N504.9Billion. The Bank’s non-performing loans remained low and within regulatory threshold at 3.66 percent (Bank: 3.29%) with adequate coverage of 131.79 percent (Bank: 150.80%). Increase in collective impairment was borne out of the prudent stance of the Bank, while Capital remains strong with CAR of 19.79 percent. On the backdrop of this result, Return on Equity (ROAE) and Return on Assets (ROAA) closed at 35.96% and 5.85% respectively. The Bank is proposing final dividend of 175k per unit of ordinary share held by shareholders in addition to interim dividend of 25k per unit of ordinary share bringing total dividend for 2016 financial year to N2 per unit of ordinary share.

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Profit taking sheds 0.57% from NSE ASI Afolabi Adesola

Profit taking activity of investors in the equities market, on Wednesday pitched supply against demand as key market measuring indices closed low. Lead market indices of the Nigerian equities market on Wednesday slid marginally to post a decline of 0.57 percent, as investors traded 218.7 million shares worth N3.895 trillion in 3,191 deals. The NSE All Share-Index closed lower at 24,986.02 points as against a 2.23 percent growth recorded in previous session when the ASI closed at 25,129.27 points. Year-todate losses thus increased to -7.03%. The market capitalization also dropped N49.6 billion to close at N8.647 trillion, compared to N8.696 trillion recorded on Tuesday. Performance on the sectoral

indices ended the session mixed, with the Industrial sector emerging worst performer with a 3.5 percent decline, Oil and Gas dropped 2.52 percent, while Banking Index dropped 0.12 percent. Consumer Goods was the sole gainer with a 3.01 percent growth. Meanwhile, trading on the floor of the NSE recorded a total of 10 equities that advanced against 16 equities that declined. Unilever led the day’s gainers by 5 percent to close at N29.40 per share, Nigerian Breweries appreciated 4.99 percent to close at N139.80 per share, Dangote Sugar added 4.71 percent to close at N6 per share, Champion Breweries grew 4.26 percent to close at N2.45 per share and Guinness increased 3.94 percent to close at N66.94 per share.

L – R: Mr. Efosa Idehen, Head Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Department; Mistura Aruna, Senior Manager Consumer Affairs; Mr. Tony Ojobo, Director Public Affairs; Ali Nuhu; Mr. Sunday Dare, Executive Commissioner Stakeholder Management; Mrs Yetunde Akinloye, Head Legal & Regulatory Services; and Mr. Abdullahi Maikano, Director Consumer Affairs at the reception for Ali Nuhu in Abuja, recently.

IWD: Women want better representation in economic advancement bodies

Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi

Inclusion of more women in decision making bodies and corporate organisation would speedy corporate governance, profitability, transparency and economic advancement of Nigeria and Africa. This was the consensus of all the women in attendance at the symposium to mark the International Women’s day 2017 with the theme “transcending gender limitations” which held at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Lagos. Professor Bolanle Awe, first female Professor of History in Nigeria and author of “Nigerian Women Pioneers & Icons , in her presentation said that Nigeria has retarded her development through scheming out of female elected politicians, and obnoxious girl child marriage. She however called on the women folk not to be cowed out of active contribution to national development by looking beyond gender barriers. Adding that women have remained key drivers of transparent leadership in political and cor-

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porate organisations. Mrs. Ronke Sokefun, Commissioner for Urban & Physical Planning, Ogun State; Ms. Ngozi Edozien, founder and Managing Director of Invivo Partners Limited; Mrs. Betty Irabor, Founder and Publisher of Genevieve Magazine and Ms Tinu Awe, General Counsel and Head, Regulation, NSE were also of the consensus that barriers are only created in the minds of women and that only a woman could stop herself from delivering more than the male counterparts in economic

development of the nation. Ms Pai Gamde, Acting Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE and Mrs. Mojisola Adeola, Council Secretary, NSE, in their respective contributions, reiterated the need for self-development of women beyond certificates , in order der not to be their own potentials in the nation’s economic growth agenda. Mrs. Ronke Sokefun, the Ogun state commissioner for physical planning said that women stand the chance of growing the economic through

better representation in government and corporate organisation boards. According to her, gender limitations are only created in the minds of women as barriers, but as growth and developmental agents, women stand ahead in goal delivery and profit maximization in the private and public sector. The acting Head of Corporate Services Division for the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Pai Gamde has urged on the creation of policies/ framework that will foster women inclusion and integrate the gender

on a balance towards improving economic development. She gave this call at the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s symposium held in commemoration of the International Women’s Day in Lagos on Wednesday. According to Pai Gamde, the woman needs to believe in the value she contributes to the development of the economy. “We encourage the woman to rise up with a determination to make history as a woman and to break loose from barriers that society or background may have set” she said.

Bond working against vibrancy of equities market – Brokers Bonny Amadi

The preponderance of debt instruments in the Nigerian capital market has been described as one of the major factors working against the development of the equities market, years after the global economic meltdown. Stock brokers who spoke to Daily Times on the impact of increasing bond offering to the market, said that hence the debt instrument offers guaranteed returns on investments, most investors are avoiding the high risk aspect of savings through the equity market, to the debt market where coupon is sure. Lagos based stockbroker, Dr. Jessica Okechuku told Daily Times in an Interview that the recent drift of attention from

equities market is for investor who prefer a guaranteed returns on investments to a higher returns which however may not be guaranteed. She said that the bond market currently provided better alternative to the equities market and that though many investors prefer to take advantage of the higher earning end of the equities market to grow their funds, but many others prefer the sure earning from the fixed income instruments, to the uncertain , but expected higher income from equities. She said “ equity is supposed to be the heartbeat of the capital market because of higher earnings that comes from investments in stocks, but when taking cognizance of the market now, and when you have idle

funds, if you have good money and you want to make good money, it better to have a fixed income than nothing at all” She said that though investments in equities market is gradually picking up, but uncertain earning opportunities in the market, may warrant some liquid investors to take to investing in bonds where they have opportunity to benefit from guaranteed income. “You know that investment in bonds yields coupons ones or twice a year and investors can leverage on this to grow their funds over a given period” she said. According to her, investors who have taken to investing in the secondary bond market, stand the opportunity of realizing their objectives, adding that this informed the decision

of more drift from the equities to the debt instrument market. Mr. Solomon Olaosebikan, also a Lagos based stock broker told Daily Times that debt instrument represents an integral part of the capital market and that investment in the instruments also represents investments in the market. “The debt instrument market is of lower risk and lower returns while the equities market is of higher risk and higher returns, those that have opted or are opting for the debt instrument market have conditioned their minds for lower risks and lower earnings, while others that have remained win the equities market are for higher earnings hence there are exposed to higher risks.”

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Brands & Marketing B6 Students besiege registration portal ahead of Cowbellpedia qualifying exams Expectation and excitement heightened amongst secondary schools nationwide as the schools’ representatives besieged the Cowbellpedia Registration Portal to register their students ahead of the qualifying examination for the 2017 Cowbellpedia Secondary School Mathematics Television Quiz Show. Thousands of students in both public and private schools who have completed their registration process will sit for the examination nationwide on Saturday, March 11th, 2017. Speaking on this development recently in Lagos, Marketing Director, Promasidor Nigeria Limited Festus Tettey, explained that like in the previous editions, the Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show is open to students in JSS 3 and SSS2 from 10 - 18 years of age attending full time Secondary Education in both Public and Private Schools in Nigeria. While entry into the competition is FREE, Abiodun Ayodeji, Promasidor’s Category Manager (Dairy) enjoined contestants to still avail themselves of the opportunity by registering online at before the exam date. Ayodeji added that the registration portal will flash the required fields on the computer screen to alert prospective candidate on the need to complete all the processes. Shoprite, Spar, other department stores now sell IJebulawa Garri Ijebulawa Garri, a locally refined cassava is now available at major shopping malls across the country, including; Shoprite, Spar, Games and Justrite among others. Balkeem Nigeria Limited, manufacturer of Ijebulawa Garri said in a statement that, the need to bring the commodity nearer to the people necessitated the move. “The need to bring Ijebulawa Garri close to consumers, brought about the idea of going into partnership with these shopping malls across the country.’’ The statement reads: “Due to the need to protect and promote Made-in-Nigeria produce, Balkeem Nigeria Limited launched Ijebulawa Garri in 2012. The product is properly made from filtered cassava products prepared in a very hygienic environment without any preservative added to it. “It is the first locally waterproofed package and cartooned garri in Nigeria and is widely accepted in the Nigerian market as at today,” it added.

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Can Gionee win the War with A1 Smartphone?

L-R: Dr. Usman Kabir, Medical Consultant, Power Oil, Dr. Nafiu Babatunde Aigoro, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Ogun State, Vikash Lalwani, South-West Area Sales Manager, Power Oil, Ms. Omotayo Azeez, Public Relations Manager, Power Oil, Dr. Qudus Yusuf, Director, Public Health, Ministry of Health, Ogun State during the Flag Off Ceremony of the partnership between Power Oil Health Camp and Ministry of Health Ogun State recently in Abeokuta.

Stories by Godwin Anyebe The war among mobile phone brands in Nigeria reminds one of the cola wars of the seventies, where competing brands threw jibes at one another via marketing communication materials in order to woo consumers. Although the feud really heated up with the Pepsi Challenge in 1975 — which prompted Coca-Cola’s horrific New Coke debacle — the brands have been fighting each other for more than a century. Same seems to be the case among mobile phone brands in

the Nigerian market. Checks by Daily times reveal that marketing has assumed a new dimension in the twenty first century. As a matter of fact, MTN General Manager and Marketing expert, Kola Oyeyemi best captured it in one of his books; ‘kill or get killed’. According to the book, marketing is a battle ground where marketers deploy all forms of marketing skills to bring down their competitors. In addition, Innovative marketers use unique marketplace insights to come up with products, services, or solutions based on untest-

ed ideas. For example, P&G and other consumer-facing companies take that broad view of innovation at a time. To this end, the battle for the market dominance is now primed to continue intensely in 2017 as Gionee, a smartphone company, has officially launched a brand new smartphone A1, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. This new member will carry on Gionee’s product DNA, a long-life battery, while also equipped with a sensational selfie camera, and dual cameras for enhanced photo quality.

While Tecno appear to have finally dethroned Samsung as the largest phone brand in Nigeria, it may have to engage in another battle for dominance in Nigeria; a country with the biggest Africa Smartphone market and powering millions of active mobile lines. Tecno had earlier locked Nigerian market with the company selling series of phones and has taken the front seat in the market, the birth of Gionee has become obvious and a subsequent decline in the overall market share of Tecno. Although, the position of Samsung, Techno, and other brands of mobile phones in Nigeria can’t be ignored, Gionee has managed to carve out an identity for itself which is proven by a large number of Nigerian youths using the android smartphone from Gionee. One of the most popular, and affordable smartphones the company has produced is A1. Launched at the just concluded world mobile congress, the phone received great review score from reviewers in Nigeria with its long-life battery, with outstanding selfie features and performance. With Gionee’s new product, users will be able to capture their unique beauty through the camera. Moreover, the new device will be equipped with a function that will allow users to tailor the lighting effects to that of a professional photography studio. Experts posited that one strategy that Gionee could adopt is making more culturally relevant and desired mobile content. Record shows that Google Play is currently the most-used app store and Gionee could capitalise on this by creating not only popular entertainment apps but apps that are wanted in emerging markets, such as apps based around health and education.

Ogun Ministry of Heath Supports Power Oil Health Camp In recognition of the efforts and achievements of the Power Oil Health project Pan Nigeria, Ogun State Ministry of Health has entered into collaboration with the scheme in order to achieve a far reaching impact within the state. This was established during the official flag–off ceremony at Ori-Omi ground, Oke Sokori, Abeokuta, where government officials from the State Ministry of Health, Abeokuta North Local Government, Power Oil officials and the core indigenes of the area gathered to witness the medical health check activity being declared open by the Per-

manent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Health, Dr. Nafiu Babatunde Aigoro by being the first to have his blood pressure checked. Power Oil Health Camp being a corporate social responsibility initiative from the staple of Raffles Oil LFTZ Enterprise, a maker of Vvegetable oil brand, also endorsed by the Nigerian Heart Foundation - Power Oil, kicked off in 2013 and has recently expanded into 13 locations Pan Nigeria. Speaking during the ceremony rtecently in Abeokuta, the Public Relations Manager, Power Oil, Ms. Omotayo Azeez said,

“Power Oil Health outreach program has been consistently going on for more than 3 years and we are happy about the achievements made so far and with the support we have received from Ogun State Ministry of Health, we are confident of a deeper outreach result in the state”. Omotayo said, “Also to achieve extensive reach and wider coverage across the nation, we also have equally partnered with other state ministries in Nigeria, to which formal announcements will be made in due course”. According to the Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry

of Health, Dr. Nafiu Babatunde Aigoro who officially declared the activity open, “we are excited about this partnership deal as we are confident that a lot of our people stand the chance to benefit a great deal from this scheme”. “We recognize the Power Oil Health Camp Project as a laudable programme and that is the main reason we would readily throw our support behind it and work together to create that health sensitization forum as well as medical check opportunity for the people of Ogun State in order to achieve a healthy state” he said.

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Women’s Day: Monarch, LG boss urge women to be agents of agric transformation

The Olomu of OmuAran, Oba Charles Ibitoye, has called on Nigerian women to be reputable agents, collaborators and investors in transforming the agriculture

sector. Ibitoye made the call in a message in Omu-Aran, Kwara, to mark the International Women’s Day on Wednesday in OmuAran, Irepodun Local Govern-

ment Area of kwara. The monarch said agriculture remains a veritable platform for achieving the desired economic diversification envisioned for the country. He said situation whereby farming was being categorised as a business for the men folk could be a stumbling block to governments’ effort at transforming the sector. Ibitoye maintained that only a collective responsibility of stakeholders could promote the desired development in the agriculture sector. He stressed the need for government at all levels to strive to encourage more young women, especially in tertiary institutions, to embrace agriculture as a course, profession and vocations. According to the monarch,

the role of women as home managers and mothers of the nation cannot be over emphasised. “Nigeria has had its share of the dwindling economic fortune in the globe and need to embrace agriculture to fight poverty, hunger and unemployment. “I think gone are the days when agriculture is regarded as the exclusive profession for men. Nigerian women nowadays have also proven to be versatile in every sector of the nation’s economy. “So it is in the spirit of this unique season that I am calling on Nigerian women to be actively involved and engaged in promoting and practicing agriculture as a catalyst for sustainable development,” Ibitoye said. Also in a remark, Mr Kazeem Adekanye, the Transition

Implementation Committee Chairman for Irepodun Local Government Area in Kwara, urged Nigerian women to be reputable agent of change in agriculture transformation initiative. He said the women, irrespective of their ethno-religious or political affiliation, have specific roles in promoting the change mantra being championed by the present administration. “There is the need for more women to register as practising farmers for them to be able benefit from the series of palliative and incentive available in the sector. “Nigerian women have really come of age and this is the surest and veritable platform for them to contribute their quota to the nation’s growth, progress and development,” he said.

Kogi, CrestAgro to prepare 5,000 hectares for cassava farmers Mr Robert Achanya, Director-General, Kogi Bureau of Public Private Partnership (BPPP), says the Bureau will partner with CrestAgro Products to clear 5,000 hectares of land for allocation to cassava farmers. Achanya who spoke to newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday

said that the collaboration was part of the state government’s plan to assist cassava out-growers in its efforts to promote agriculture as a business initiative. He, however, said that the dearth of data on authentic farmers in the state might be a hindrance to the programme’s implementation, adding, how-

World Bank, Sokoto Govt earmark N9bn to rehabilitate irrigation scheme The World Bank and the Sokoto State Government are committing N9 billion to rehabilitate Lugu Dam and resuscitate Wurno Irrigation scheme in the state. A statement issued on Wednesday in Sokoto by Imam Imam, the Special Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal , said the governor made the disclosure when he inspected the facilities. “As you can see, the people here who are mostly farmers have been adversely affected by the collapse of the dam as a result of serious flooding some few years back. ”We are working with the World Bank under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), to fix the collapsed potion of the dam at Gidan Modi Lugu and in general, revive the Wurno irrigation scheme,” the governor said. According to him, the importance of the dam to the socioeconomic development of the

area cannot be over-emphasised. Tambuwal was quoted as adding that the project would be completed on time to provide job opportunity for the people and enhance food security. The governor commended the residents of Lugu and surrounding areas for their dedication to farming, disclosing that the state government gets a large chunk of revenue from cash crops cultivated in the area. The governor added,” the government is encouraged by the success of crops like wheat and sesame in surrounding areas like Illela, and is introducing similar crops to Wurno. “You have made a name for yourselves in the cultivation of onions and garlic. ”But due to its high economic value and demand, government will encourage you to introduce sesame and wheat. ”We have the farmlands to mix them with our traditional crops. We are giving necessary incentives to farmers to cultivate these crops in the state.”

ever, that BPPP and other stakeholders were working hard to overcome the problem. “Kogi State has over 47 agricultural products which include rice, beniseed, cashew, ginger and shear butter which can attract investors. We are also veering into rice production. “The state government had procured four rice milling machines, one each to be installed at Ibaji Rice Processing Zone, State Agric Development Project (ADP), Koton Karfe/Girinya Rice Processing Zone, while the fourth will be given to the BPPP to manage,’’ he said. Also speaking, Mr Dele Ogunlade, Managing Director of CrestAgro Products, an agro-

products processing industry, confirmed the plans of BPPP to develop 5,000-hectare brownfield land for cassava outgrowers. Ogunlade said that the partnership to assist cassava farmers would complement the 1,000 hectare-cassava plantation owned by his company at Akpata and the 500 hectares of land, already cleared at Uro, Adavi Local Government Area, to produce raw materials for its factory. Mr Victor Adejoh, the Team Leader of Synergos Nigeria in the state, said that his organisation facilitated the partnership, adding that the 500 hectares of land at Uro would be allocated to farmers.

Adejoh said that women farmers’ cooperatives be given priority in the land allocation process in order to enhance the women’s access to land, inputs and credit facilities. “However, the loans are not going to come directly to the farmers; they will come in form of farm inputs and payment for the various levels of farm mechanisation. “The CrestAgro venture would be beneficial to smallholder farmers, as they would be able to have access to land, farm inputs and mechanisation. “This, we believe, will change the mindset of most farmers by moving agriculture from subsistence farming to a business enterprise,’’ he said.

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Niger Delta: Group kicks against diversion of 13% derivation fund

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Abandoned projects: NDDC chief blames host communities ÏÏÏ

L-R: Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II; Ag. President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu; and Edo State Governor,Mr. Godwin Obaseki, during Osinbajo’s visit to the state ...on Monday

Rainstorm: Assembly urges executive to provide succour for victims

Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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led to the death of a little baby and the destruction of over one hundred and fifty houses in Edo North senatorial district of Edo State on Monday, the Edo State House of Assembly has passed a resolution, urging the state government to urgently deploy the state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to the area to provide relief materials to the victims. The House further called for a law that will strengthen the SEMA in a manner that they will be hugely funded to enable the agency act promptly each time there was an emergency in any part of the state. A little child died at Ido Ogriga in Okpella, Etsako West Local Government Area where over one hundred houses and property while several houses were also destroyed at Igarra,

Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state. The member representing Etsako East constituency, Kingsley Ogabi, who moved the motion during the sitting of the assembly on Tuesday, described the incident as pitiable particularly the child that died as a result of the flood, just as he lamented that hundreds of indigenes have been declared homeless while business activities and schooling for students have been rendered impossible. His motion was supported by the Deputy Speaker, Elizabeth Ativie, Damian Lawal and Crosby Eribo representing Egor constituency who declared that “it is not only when something like this happens that we will come here and start moving a motion for SEMA to act. Please a little child has died and people are homeless, so we must act immediately by asking the state government to mobilise SEMA to provide relief materials to

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these victims”. Speaker of the Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, who described the incident as very pathetic, said that “urgent action is needed in this matter because our people have been declared homeless and a lovely child has died. We urge the state government to take action immediately for the interest of our brothers and sisters in Edo North”. The Palace Secretary of the Otaru of Igarra, Elder Folorunsho Dania,

who also spoke about the plight of the people, said not less than 60 houses were affected in Igarra. “Along the Comprehensive High School junction, not less than five houses were affected, about seven were affected along Secretariat Road, not less than 10 along Momomdu Ajayi Road. In other areas of the town, many houses were affected, not less than 60 houses were affected. We appeal for assistance from the necessary authorities,” he said.

Obaseki’s wife empowers 500 widows ÏÏÏ Wife of Edo State Governor,

Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, on Wednesday, in Benin, empowered 500 widows in the state with 40 chickens each. Addressing the beneficiaries on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the governor’s wife stressed the need to launch Edo women into agriculture to reduce the level of poverty in the state. She said that the empowerment became imperative as the demand for poultry products in Nigeria was surpassing supply. She said each of the widows

would receive 20 male and 20 female chickens, adding that each of the female chickens was capable of laying six to seven times daily. The governor’s wife said that a committee would be constituted to monitor the beneficiaries of the project. She, however, urged women in the state to desist from pulling down one another. In a message, Governor Godwin Obaseki, who was represented by his deputy, Mr. Philip Shaibu, congratulated the women on their special day.

The Edo State Commissioner in the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) (NDDC), Mr. Saturday Uwuilekhue, has condemned what he described as unfair and unreasonable demands being made by some host communities to NDDC contractors before projects are executed in their communities. He attributed some abandoned NDDC projects to the fault of these host communities who make unnecessary demands to contractors rather than encourage them to execute the projects in their domain timely. The Edo NDDC chief, who lamented this situation when he met with contractors and stakeholders in the oil producing communities of the state recently, stated that “every stakeholder, including Contractors, Consultants and Host Communities of NDDC projects must collaborate at ensuring timely execution of projects”. “Some of the projects that were not progressing as fast as they should are stalled by activities of communities who make unfair demands on the Commission either in form of unnecessary compensation or in requesting for the execution of some aspects of the contract that are obviously beyond their capabilities. “Before I assumed this office, I never quite appreciated the efforts of the Commission in achieving its mandate of developing the Niger Delta region, but having visited some of the projects sites being handled by the Commission across the state, I have now realised that NDDC is doing so much to better the lives of the people but the communities must give them the deserved cooperation,” he added. He further explained that the meeting was called to strengthen partnership among critical stakeholders, saying “I am not unaware of the huge debt profile the present board inherited which is affecting its ability to pay as at when due but we are tackling the issue systematically and as well as correct the mistakes of the past in line with President Buhari’s charge to the board “.

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Obaseki assures FIDA of remand home security

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win Obaseki, has expressed dismay with the recent jailbreak at the Edo State Remand Home, saying that the government would set up a committee to look into the situation. He disclosed this on Tuesday while receiving executive members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Edo State Chapter, at the Government House in Benin City on a courtesy visit. According to the governor, plans are underway to ensure the place is refurbished and adequately secured. Governor Obaseki also appreciated the lawyers for the support they had shown for his administration, revealing that the inclusion of women in his human resources development was necessary to effect his administration’s policy to appoint women into key positions. Meanwhile, Gov. Obaseki urged the group to collaborate with the government to improve the welfare of the people. On the bill forwarded to the Edo

State House of Assembly by the group ‘on violence against the vulnerable’, Gov. Obaseki noted that he would ensure the bill was given accelerated passage. He, however, expressed concern for equity and fair play in the dispensation of justice, which was what led to the increment of over 600 percent in the budget estimate allocated to the Judiciary for the 2017 fiscal year. In her remark, leader of the delegation, Barrister (Mrs.) Edeko Maria Omozele, congratulated the governor on his purposeful leadership and victory at the polls. The Chairperson said FIDA had been involved in advocacy programmes as well as handling cases of violence against women and children, rape and child labour. While intimating the governor on the significance of the International Women’s Day Celebration, Mrs. Omozele briefed him on some of the federation’s challenges, which include lack of befitting secretariat and the insecurity at the Edo State Remand Home.

Protest rocks APC over list of political appointees Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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A group of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State on Tuesday protested against what they termed politics of exclusion by some few party leaders from the area to scheme them out of the would-be list of political appointees. The protesters, who stormed the State House of Assembly, APC State Secretariat and Government House to register their grievances, also passed a vote of no confidence on the

local government party chairman and his vice, Mr. Sunday Adoga and Musa Afegbua, respectively. They equally rejected the list of nominees for political appointment allegedly concocted by four persons in the bedroom of one of the party chieftains in Benin City, saying that the list was designed to serve the parochial interest of those who do not care about the general interest of the party. Oba Steven Peter, who spoke on behalf of other conveners from seven wards of the local government area, accused the party chairman

of resorting to zoning of political appointment after allegedly extorting money from people. “These masters and practitioners of politics of exclusion went ahead to execute their pre- arranged plot and excluded every other nominee excerpt their own,” the group said. They therefore called on the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, to immediately order an all-inclusive process of nomination exercise in accordance with the party constitution with all statutory stakeholders in the interest of the party.

Benin monarch flays xenophobic attack on Nigerians in S’Africa

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Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has strongly condemned the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa by South Africans, saying it is appalling. The monarch expressed his resentment while playing host to the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who paid him a courtesy call in his palace in Benin City, the Edo State capital. He said the attack on Nigerians resident in South Africa negates the spirit of brotherliness and such could not promote peace in the African continents. He said Nigeria as a country has on several occasions demonstrated love and care for other African countries including South Africa, noting that it would be very appalling for the country to have forgotten such show of support and resort to xenophobic attack on Nigerians resident in their country. He said: “We have heard about the xenophobic attack on Nigerians in South Africa. And we feel very appalled by it. “Having served in Southern Afri-

can countries myself, Angola specifically, I am aware of the contributions Nigeria made to Southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Angola and even Namibia. “I am also aware of the roles we played in these two countries, South Africa and Angola in their anti-apartheid efforts, all the activities Nigeria has to put up with. To be rewarded by xenophobic attack on our people is heartbreaking, your excellency. “It seemed as if some of these youths in South Africa have not been well educated to know their history very well that Nigeria has been a very strong big brother and backbone behind their success against the fight against apartheid in South Africa”. His Royal Majesty said he was delighted in the steps the Federal Government has taken so far since the recent incidence began, noting that machinery should be put in place to end such attack on Nigerians and should there be conflict, both countries should fashion ways of resolving it instead of resorting to xenophobic attack on Nigerians who came to reside in their country.

Governor Obaseki with executive members of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Edo State Chapter, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House Benin…on Tuesday

Mrs. Obaseki appeals for passage of Gender violence elimination bills ÏÏÏ First Lady of

Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, has appealed to the Edo State House of Assembly to speedily pass two pending bills on gender violence elimination. Mrs. Obaseki made this plea when she paid an advocacy visit to the House to mark the 2017 International Women’s Day celebration in

Mother pours hot soup on daughter for sleeping in neighbour’s room ÏÏÏ

A middle-aged woman identified as Tricia Oterneghoro has reportedly poured hot soup on her 13-year-old daughter for sleeping in a neighbour’s room. The victim, whose name was given as Joyce Emmanuel, had a burn in her breast and chest region. Residents in the area who rushed to administer first aid to the victim rained curses on the victim’s mother over the callous incident. Some said they have cautioned her to stop maltreating her daughter, all to no avail. Speaking, one of the neighbours said: “A woman in her right senses will not do this to her daughter. I

have warned her not to beat the girl again. Her father called yesterday and the girl said she was interested in going to nursing school. Narrating her ordeal, Joyce said she wanted to go out and take her bath on Monday night but her mother refused. Joyce said she still went out to take her bath and her mother locked her outside which made her to sleep in her friend’s room. She said she was shocked when her mother stormed into the room the next day and poured hot soup on her. “It was evening and I said I wanted to take my bath but my mummy said no. I went out to take my bath

and my mummy locked the door. After knocking many times, I went to sleep in my friend’s house. “In the morning, my mummy came and poured hot soup on my body,” she said. Reacting, the victim’s mother said she did not know what came over her to make her pour the hot soup on her daughter. She said she had warned her neighbors not to allow her daughter sleep in their room and when she saw her the following morning, she poured the hot soup on her out of anger. As at press time, policemen had taken her in for questioning.

Benin on Wednesday. On the importance of the bills, she noted that speedy passage of the bills – Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill 2016 and Law to Eliminate Violence in Private and Public Place – would help to bridge the existing gap in gender issues. In addition, the First Lady said that the country had done well in mainstreaming gender issues, but noted that more needed to be done, as there were still specific issues to be dealt with. “Today is the international women day, and we thought it wise to use this day to seek to support the issues pertaining to gender issues. We are here to advocate that the speaker takes a close look at the bills and facilitate quick hearing and passage”, she said. In his response, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Justin Okonoboh, commended the First Lady and her entourage for the advocacy visit and congratulated them on the women’s day celebration. He said that the House was gender sensitive and poised to promote gen-

der equality, while also expressing confidence that the Assembly, having passed several bills relating to women and child right issues, would give speedy passage to the pending bills. The speaker revealed that the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill 2016 had passed first reading and would be passed before the end of March. He also assured them that the bill to Eliminate Violence in Private and Public Life would receive prompt attention and passed before the end of March. Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Mrs. Elizabeth Ative, commended the First Lady for the advocacy visit, saying it would be proper for the members of the House to facilitate passage of the bills. Ative noted that the Assembly was gender sensitive and accorded her the respect due her as the only female member of the House. She, however, requested that the First Lady use her good office to persuade the governor to fulfil the UN affirmation of making about 35 percent of his appointments women.

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Niger Delta: Group kicks against diversion of 13% derivation fund Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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As the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo embarks on dialogue with stakeholders in the Niger Delta, a group of women in the troubled region has kicked against the direct payment of 13 percent derivation fund to state government, describing such as illegal and unconstitutional. The group under the auspices of Society for the Protection of Women Welfare in Oil and Gas Producing States made the call in their presentation to Acting President Osinbajo, at a stakeholders meeting held in Benin, the Edo State Capital. In a signed document by the President of the group, Princess Nomwen Uhununagho and Secre-

tary, Obi Nneka Esther, the group insisted that rather the fund should be directed to oil producing communities as compensation for the loss of fishing rights and productive farmlands. They posited that the current payment to states is a flagrant violation of the “two mandatory provision of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended”. “Section 162 (2) of the 1999 constitution as amended confirms that 13% derivation fund is the first charge on the federation account. “13% derivation fund as enshrined in the amended constitution of 1999 is exclusively for the oil and Gas Producing communities, primarily as compensation for the loss of fishing rights and productive farm lands arising

from Oil exploration and activities. “The Chairman Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission (RMFC) had insisted further that it was an act of gross mismanagement and misappropriation on the part of the state government to have diverted the 13% derivation fund to develop their state capitals and non-producing communities in abject poverty and penury”. The group further noted that “it is mandatory prerogative of Mr. President to take action on this matter, as Oil and Gas is in exclusive legislative list. His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, should establish a National Derivation Committee and State implementation Committee to manage the 13% derivation fund”.

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UBTH partners firm to Boost Healthcare Delivery ÏÏÏ

The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) with support from Abbott Nigeria Limited has installed two state-of-the-art machines, Architect i1000SR and Architect c4000, to provide quality medical laboratory services at the hospital. The Chief Medical Director of UBTH, Prof. Michael Ibadin, who took delivery of the machines, while speaking at the commissioning of the laboratory equipment, Architect i1000SR and Architect c4000 installed by Abbott Nigeria, appealed to the hospital laboratory scientists to ensure that the machines are well utilised for the purpose it was acquired. Ibadin, who expressed confidence in the hospital’s determination to

provide quality healthcare services through the installation of modern and world class standard facilities, said the hospital management has placed order on regent and other materials to be used on the machines worth over N10 million. General Manager, Abbott Nigeria, Mishra Anindya, stressed the need for moderate temperature for the effective working of the equipment and promised to provide professional round the clock assistance in the service and maintenance of the machines. The official unveiling of the Architect i1000SR and Architect c4000 in the hospital was witnessed by officials of Abbott Nigeria limited, led by its General Manager, and some senior management staff of UBTH.

Cleric preaches peace among Nigerians

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the Gospel and spiritual head of Brighter Hope Ministries (Land of Milk and Honey) in Edoe State, Pastor Ehilas Ose Osezua, has urged Nigerians to live in peace and harmony with one another. Speaking recently with newsmen in his church auditorium, the General Overseer and spiritual head of Brighter Hope Ministries, Pastor Osezua said that he has been consistent with the things of Christ, noting that he is more fulfilled seeing people live in peace with one another. Pastor Osezua also revealed that most of his family members are Christians as he was born into a Christian family of the Assembly of God Church where he functioned as youth teacher (pastor) at Ekpoma in 1994, while stressing that late Arch-

bishop Bishop Benson Idahosa remains his mentor. The soft-spoken minister of God opined that there are ministers of God that are not sent by God and by their fruit we shall know them. According to him, “nobody takes God by surprise as those who are not sent by God are regarded as fake as there are men who still want to do the will of God and I still believe in miracle not magic.” Pastor Osezua however called on other pastors irrespective of their denominations to stand up for unity and should stop painting their neighbours black, adding that the media should know that all pastors are not the same and pastors should respect their dignity so as to restore back instead of condemning one another on the pages of newspapers.

Okaighele of Okabere promises to build markets ÏÏÏ

L-R: President, Africa Network For Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev. David Ugolo; Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Nnimmo Bassey; and Chairman, Ijaw National Congress, Chief Robinson Ogunkaru, during stakeholders meeting at Samuel Ogbemudia Hall, New Era College Benin City...recently

Uheobioba of Benin lauds Oba Ewuare II on abolition CDAs ÏÏÏ A traditional Chief

and the Uheobioba of Benin Kingdom, Chief John Oghogho Uwuigbe, has said that the visit of Oba Ewuare II to Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area is a blessing to the people of the locality and the people should continue to support his reign. Speaking with newsmen in his residence, the Odionwere of UteIkoko Community, who is also a palace, Chief John Oghogho Uwuigbe has said that the abolition of community development association (CDA) in his land is a sign of good things for the people and it is a welcome development. Chief Uwuigbe maintained that the community development association (CDA) members in the various communities were abusing the privilege given them and brought underdevelopment to their various communities instead of development.

According to him, Oba Ewuare II saw their atrocities and what they stand for, which is inimical to development. He revealed that the cancellation of CDA is good and his people are all in support of the Oba, adding that it is the elders of every community that now gives order while the youths follow. Chief Uwuigbe noted that he became the Odionwere since June 15, 2009 in Ekiuwa as they are under Uteh-Ikoko Community. His words: “I have attracted several dividends of democracy to the community such as healthcare centre, portable water, solar energy even though those provided by Federal Government though the NGO were vandalised by hoodlums as it was installed in 2013.” He however appealed to Edo State Government to assist in the rehabilitation of Ekiuwa Road,

off Upper Mission End, healthcare centre, stressing that the road is facing a lot of erosion problem as the road is not motorable during raining season.

Inhabitants of Okaibere Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State have been assured of full developmental projects from the present Okaighele of the community. Speaking with newsmen in his office at the community town hall, the Okaighele (the youth leader), Mr. Edward Osayamwenre, said that during his tenure, he will ensure that community markets will be built for the traders to sell their wares.

Edo varsity football competition kicks off ÏÏÏ All is now set for the maiden

edition of Edo University Iyamho Vice Chancellor Football Competition among the various departments in the school. The departments are set to vie for honours during the competition. The Director of Sports in the institution, Mr. Boniface Alokwe, said sports equipment have been bought in preparation for the VC Soccer Cup and the qualifying games of University Game coming up in Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State later in the year. He promised that the school will live up to expectations in the NUGA Games as the students are happy

combining academic work with sporting activities. He further disclosed that the idea behind the VC Football Competition is to unite and prepare the students to qualify for the NUGA Games proper. The Vice Chancellor, Edo University, Iyamho, Prof. Emmanuel Aluyor, while responding to sports journalists, said the philosophy of making the University school system to focus on youth sports development is based largely on the belief that sports and hard work together work for mutual benefits, adding that the university is the biggest formal catchment institution for young educated people globally.

Osayemwenre, who before his appointment by the Odionwere and Elders of Okabere Community on January 27, 2017, was a beer distributor, noted that those things that are lacking in the community such as secondary school and good roads in and around the community will be provided by his administration, while urging all to support his administration for better things to come. He further revealed that his emergence came as a result of the dissolution of the former community development association (CDA). According to him, the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has disbanded the CDA in his kingdom because of their bad attitude in the various communities. The soft-spoken Okaighele disclosed that he has the support of over 75 percent of the youths in Okabere community while some are still on the run as they are not with him as things are going on well in the community. While thanking the Oba of Benin for his visit to Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area recently, Osayemwenre added that his ascension to the throne of Benin Kingdom in 2016 is a blessing to the people.

The Edo Times 4 Senator Rowland Stephen Owie is the former Chief whip of the Senate. The Edo state born political tactician recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and now the Coordinator of the yet-to-be registered Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the SouthSouth. In this interview with journalists, spoke on the new party and other issues affecting the nation’s polity. TITUS AKHIGBE was there for the Daily Times. Excerpts: It’s shocking that you left the PDP for the new party that is yet to be registered; what is the problem with your PDP? The truth is, talking about the PDP, we former PDP members had sixteen years of governance of this nation, allowed impunity, disorderliness. Can you imagine that PDP primaries became a bazaar? It was a few weeks ago when I heard one case in the court, a vehicle that was donated to members of the Working Committee, a particular officer of the party kept the Prado jeeps and was selling them. So the recent Appeal Court ruling that Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff is the authentic National chairman of the PDP, has shown that Nigerians are tired of impunity and lawlessness, therefore I congratulate the judiciary for that landmark judgment. It has shown that from now on the political class should avoid impunity and lawlessness in their behaviour. Because those who went to bring Sheriff, Governors Wike and Fayose were the same people that turned around to fight Sherriff because he is not doing their bidding. But I thank God that all the good ones in both factions will be accepted in ADP. However all those who don’t have blood of impunity in the two factions, those who will not turn primary elections to bazaar who believe in fairness, justice and equity will be admitted in ADP. As a matter of fact, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) will harvest all the good people in the PDP and the good people in APC and those who do not belong to any political party. Our mission is to save democracy in this nation. Our mission is to end impunity in the politics of this nation, one man show, where one person sits down in his house and decides who becomes councillor in another man’s domain. Our mission is to ensure that Government Houses across the nation no longer becomes the headquarters of political parties. Political parties needs to be run properly with leadership of the party known without being selfish. In the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) for instance, late Professor Ambrose Ali as chairman of the party and governor never took party meetings to Gov-

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ADP will end impunity in politics –Senator Owie ernment House. He always came to the secretariat of the party at NTA Road in Benin. Nobody ever went to the House of Assembly under the UPN state without the party executive scrutinising it. I am happy one of the governors is still alive today, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. The UPN was a party that believed in the supremacy of the party. The PDP never believed in the supremacy of the party. It was built on that but unfortunately when Obasanjo became President, he destroyed the supremacy of the party and handed over the party to the governors. So they can decide who becomes anything at Government Houses and destroyed the party for the people. As a matter of fact, PDP destroyed itself, nobody destroyed it. As you can see the PDP meetings now hold in courts just because of impunity. Those who are now fighting Sheriff were the two governors who went to beg Sheriff to become National Chairman of the party. Because they could not use Sheriff any longer, Wike and Fayose turned around to fight him. And to further kill the PDP, Governor Fayose was now made Chairman of the PDP Governor’s Forum. That was the end of it. As long as I am concerned, the PDP had a parable that when you have sacked a woman, you no longer look at the dress she is wearing. Having gotten out of PDP, I no longer look at the dress she is wearing. But I can assure you that the party is already in the mortuary. Good men from both the Makarfi and Sheriff Factions they have homes in the Action Democratic Party (ADP). But what makes you think what happened in PDP will not happen in the new party? I can assure you that we now know the characters. When ACD was being built, it started from the remnants of ANPP on which platform I contested the 2003 governorship. Of the 18 Local Government Councils in Edo State, the old ANPP had 13 Local Governments as chairmen while the PDP that came to join us after they were deregistered by the landlord of PDP, Chief Anenih, they came to join us, we gave them five Local Governments as chairman. We started building the ACD to AC. Those who now claimed that they built ACN were serving with Lucky Igbinedion, they handed over to Professor Osunbor. They came to the tribunal to openly identify with us. Certainly, Igbinedion supported the emergence of Oshiomhole but he did it quietly. If you remember, at Lucky Igbinedion’s campaign at Urhokpota,

Owie he described us as AC without compressor even though at that time he was supporting us secretly. He is a great son of the land but was surrounded by evil people. So those that clapped for Igbinedion in the PDP that did not allow him to do the needful to improve the lives of the people were the same people that came to clap for Oshiomhole in ACN and that was why some of us left then. But I thank God by the time we left, Oshiomhole’s eyes opened and he knew he was dealing with the greatest satans of the century. Then the same people now moved over to join us in PDP and they destroyed the party. These are the same people that collected Dasuki money in Edo, the same people that diverted the Jonathan rice in Edo, but they forgot that those who destroy others get destroyed at their point of success. So the truth is that we now know those who destroyed PDP, we now know those who destroyed ACN that is now APC. Certainly even though the constitution says that nobody can stop any body from entering a political party, we know those to stop, so the issue of hijacking will not stop. Besides, if you look at our constitution, we have about 45 persons at the unit level, 45 member ward Exco. Straight on to the state and national levels. So all our primaries will no longer be delegates where the so-called fixers will tell the few delegates where to vote for. Now it is going to be direct primaries, councillorship election, party

Our mission is to ensure that Government Houses across the nation no longer becomes the headquarters of political parties. Political parties needs to be run properly with leadership of the party known without being selfish. members will vote in their units for a candidate of their choice. House of Assembly, governorship primaries, they will vote in their units, not carrying people to Benin to quarter them in a hotel. We have made zoning in our constitution actionable in court because that has destroyed PDP, the impunity of the so-called elders who said they were conscience of the party in the Board of Trustees, they could not advise Jonathan not to run for 2015 even when the man was not keen on running but they pushed him. That was why the zoning matter killed PDP. So for 2019, we have zoned our presidential candidate to the North, we zoned our Vice Presidential slot to the South East because where there is no justice, there can be no peace. In 1987, it was to be the turn of the South East to produce the President after Shehu Shagari, it was aborted. The South Easterners

have been the bedrock of development of this country, so their right must be given to them. After the North has finished their slot and presidency returned to the South, it will go to the South East. You cannot continue to deceive the Igbos. South South is seen as the hub of PDP, do you think your new party can make any headway here? Do you know that 70 per cent of the leadership of the PDP in the South-South if the voters see their names in any party they are in trouble because the voters in Nigeria today have become very conscious. Buhari did not spend the type of money that PDP spent during the election but Jonathan failed. So I can assure you that the issue of dismantling the PDP in this zone is not a problem. We have been in the field in the last three or four months, there are very few human beings in the government of PDP in this zone, who are no longer part of that government and they know where they are going to. At the right time, they will go where they belong and that is ADP. Why did PDP fail in Edo State? It tell you quite frankly, Chief Anenih has never played politics of democracy, he plays politics of imposition. In the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) when I was the state campaign manager of the NPN, ask, if that government has not been overthrown by Buhari, after about three months there would have been crisis between Chief Anenih and Ogbemudia. He supported the emergence of Chief Oyegun as the SDP Governor but within a short period, they fell out. Lucky Igbinedion became governor and because the young man was humble, Anenih controlled him and that affected that administration. When we were in tribunal with Prof. Osunbor, then I was in ACN, Anenih gave Oshiomhole four commissioners just because he fell out with Osunbor. In a disciplined party, for a leader to nominate a commissioner in an opposing party’s administration, that is betrayal of the highest order and the PDP never sanctioned him. For Ikimi, he has never won any election in Edo State and his name has never shown in any ballot. Even as serious as the last election, he lost Igueben. I have ran general elections, I have won general elections, so these names are too junior to me in politics. I tell you it has reached to a stage where the average Edo voter will chase these people away.

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