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FG approves sale of 3 NIPP Gencos

Ă? Alaoji, Geregu, Calabar to have new owners Simon Ugwu

Ă?Ă?Ă? Three electricity generation

companies (Gencos) built by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) under the National Integrated Power Projects (NIPPs) would soon be sold to private investors in continuation of the 2013 NIPP privatisation that

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was suspended, the Managing Director of NDPHC, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, has disclosed. The plants, which he said their privatisation move has been approved by the Federal Government, include the 634 megawatts (MW) Calabar, 1,076MW combined cycle Alaoji, and 506MW Continued on page 6

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Diezani: At last, court orders final forfeiture of N3.3bn properties Ă? 56 choice properties in Lagos, PH, Abuja forfeited to FG Ă? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;How Dame Patience Jonathan laundered N2.4bnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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long last, the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered Continued on page 5

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Finally, court orders permanent forfeiture of Diezani’s N3.3bn Continued from page 1 the final forfeiture of 56 choice properties situated in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja valued at $21, 982, 224 (about N3.3billion) allegedly linked to a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Allison -Madueke, declaring that the properties should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. Also joined as respondents in the suit are Donald Chidi Amamgbo (2nd respondent), Chapel Properties Limited (3rd respondent), Blue Nile Estate Limited (4th respondent), Azinga Meadows Limited (5th respondent) and Vistapoint Property Development Limited (6th respondent). The properties includes 21 mixed housing units of eight numbers of four bedroom penthouse apartment; six numbers of three bedroom apartments; two

numbers of three bedroom apartment and one number of four bedroom apartment, all ensuit and located at 7, Thurnburn Street and 5 Raymond Street, Yaba, valued at N937million which were bought through Chapel Properties Ltd. Others are 16 numbers of four bedroom terrace, located at Heritage Court Estate, Omerelu Street, Diobu GRA, Port Harcourt, River State, valued at N928 million and bought through Blue Nile Estate Ltd; 13 numbers of 3-bedroom with one room maid’s quarter, situated at Mabushi Gardens Estate, Plot 1205, Cadastral Zone B06, Mabushi, Abuja, valued at N650million which were bought through Azinga Meadows Ltd and six flats of three bedroom and one boys quarter, located at Plot 808 (135) Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, valued at N805million and bought

through Vistapoint Property Development Ltd. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had approached the court, seeking the permanent forfeiture of the properties. The anti-graft agency while urging the court to grant the motion, argued that the property sought to be attached are reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. In his verdict on the matter, Justice Abdul-Azeez Anka, granted the application after listening to the submissions of EFCC’s lawyer, Mr Anselem Ozioko. In granting the motion, the judge noted that there was no response to the EFCC’s motion on notice for final forfeiture by any of the respondents despite been served with the hearing notice. The judge then said, “I have gone through the af-

fidavit attached to motion for final forfeiture as well as the submissions of the EFCC’s counsel, A. B. C. Ozioko. The court has no option considering the incontrovertible evidence filed by the EFCC than to grant the application. The motion for final forfeiture is accordingly granted as prayed. All parties has a right of appeal”. In a related development, strong indications have emerged on how the former First Lady and wife of the former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dame Patience Jonathan, used fake companies and foundation to launder N2.4billion suspected to be stolen funds. Documents sighted by one of our correspondents also revealed how a foundation, Ariwobai Aruera Reach Out Foundation belonging to the former first lady allegedly operated various bank accounts with

L-R: Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Bala Bantex and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal at the opening of a twoday conference on the North and Future of Nigerian Federation in Kaduna...Wednesday.

the principal account domiciled in Diamond Bank. Also, a top source with the EFCC further confided in one of our correspondents that Mrs. Jonathan maintained a dollar account with Diamond Bank which received huge financial inflow from her domestic aides. According to the source, some of the domestic aides that made payments into the accounts were also trustees of her NGO and director in her companies. The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, also disclosed that, “The balance in the account was $12m dollars”. Another Dollar account of the former First Lady which was discovered in Skye Bank had inflows into the account through deposits by domestic aides of Mrs. Jonathan. It was further gathered that most of the purchase of luxury items by the former First Lady was through the Platinum Card of the account which currently has a total amount of $7.9million. Meanwhile, the EFCC is currently investigating a total of N1.8billion, a sum which was allegedly deposited in the account of Flinchley Top Homes Ltd, a company linked to Mrs. Jonathan, by her domestic aides between 2009 and 2015. Other discovery was the N2.1billion and N1.8 billion deposited into the accounts of AM PM Global Network Ltd and Pagmat Oil and Gas Ltd respectively, between 2009 and 2015. Both companies are allegedly linked to the former First Lady. Another company allegedly owned by the Mrs. Jona-

Sub-Saharan Africa in modest growth recovery -World Bank

Mathew Dadiya and Samiat Oduwole, Abuja

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growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is recovering at a modest pace, and is projected to pick up to 2.4per cent in 2017 from 1.3per cent in 2016. This projected growth is below the April forecast of 2.6per cent. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Acting Country Director of the World Bank, Mr Khairy al Jamal during the new Africa’s Pulse, a bi-annual analysis of the state of African economies conducted by the World Bank. According to the World Bank, this rebound is led by the region’s largest economies noting that in the second quarter of this

year, Nigeria pulled out of a five-quarter recession and South Africa emerged from two consecutive quarters of negative growth. Jamal said that improving global conditions, including rising energy and metals prices and increased capital inflows, have helped support the recovery in regional growth. However, the report warns that the pace of the recovery remains sluggish and will be insufficient to lift per capita income in 2017. Looking ahead, Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to see a moderate increase in economic activity, with growth rising to 3.2per cent in 2018 and 3.5per cent in 2019 as commodity prices firm and domestic demand gradually gains ground, helped by slowing inflation

and monetary policy easing. The World Bank stated: “Growth continues to be multispeed across the region. In non-resource intensive countries such as Ethiopia and Senegal, growth remains broadly stable supported by infrastructure investments and increased crop production. In metal exporting countries, an increase in output and investment in the mining sector amid rising metals prices has enabled a rebound in activity. Headline inflation slowed across the region in 2017 amid stable exchange rates and slowing food price inflation due to higher food production. Fiscal deficits have narrowed, but continue to be high, as fiscal adjustment measures re-

main partial. As a result, government debt remains elevated.” Across the region, additional efforts are needed to address revenue shortfalls and contain spending to improve fiscal balances, he stated. “Most countries do not have significant wiggle room when it comes to having enough fiscal space to cope with economic volatility. It is imperative that countries adopt appropriate fiscal policies and structural measures now to strengthen economic resilience, boost productivity, increase investment, and promote economic diversification,” notes Albert Zeufack, World Bank Chief Economist for Africa. The Africa’s Pulse report dedicates a special section

to analyzing how African countries, through smarter investments in foundational skills for children, youth, and adults, can leverage spending to achieve better learning outcomes that will simultaneously enhance productivity growth, inclusion, and the adaptability of Africa’s workers to the demands of today’s markets and those of the future. In most countries, skillsbuilding efforts must strive to make spending smarter to ensure greater efficiency and better outcomes. Countries face two hard choices in balancing their skills portfolios: striking the right balance between overall productivity growth and inclusion, on the one hand, and investing in the skills of today’s workforce and tomorrow’s workforce,

than is Magel Resort Ltd. The documents also revealed that the company was incorporated by Mrs. Jonathan’s late mother but Patience Jonathan became the sole signatory to the account of the company by board resolution upon the demise of her mother. Though registered as a resort agency, sources at the EFCC disclosed that the agency was probing the circumstance in which the firm secured over N200million IT contract from the National Information Technology Development Agency. The contract was allegedly funded through the National Information Technology Development Fund. Several other persons under investigation for money laundering by the anti- graft agency were discovered to have made payments into the company’s account. The total sum allegedly laundered through the account of Magel Resorts Ltd ran by Mrs. Jonathan and her late mother is put at N2.114billion. Another N1.140 billion was also allegedly laundered by the former First Lady through the account of Lawari Furniture and Baths Ltd whose address was given as 100 Akamfa Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The bulk of the money was deposited by Bureau de Change operators. Sources disclosed that the BDC operators have already been invited by the EFCC for questioning. Impeccable sources at the EFCC disclosed that the addresses of most of these companies were discovered to be fictitious as mails sent to them were returned undelivered.

on the other hand. Investing in the foundational skills of children, youth, and adults is the most effective strategy to enhance productivity growth, inclusion, and adaptability simultaneously. Thus, all countries should prioritize building universal foundational skills for the workers of today and tomorrow. However, growth prospects will remain weak in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) countries as they struggle to adjust to low oil prices. The economic expansion in West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries is expected to proceed at a strong pace on the back of solid public investment growth, led by Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.

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FG approves sale of 3 NIPP Gencos Continued from page 1 Geregu. He noted that the challenges that stalled their sales had largely been cleared and were now ready to be privatised. Ugbo explained that the government approved their privatisation because the transmission and gas supply troubles they had, had been resolved and that the market risks in the sector were being addressed. He also noted that preferred bidders for the plants were still very interested in them as against thoughts that they might have lost interest. “This privatisation process started in 2012; and moved to 2013 with the emergence of the preferred bidders. At that time, it was a mix of market issues and

internal issues that had to do with gas supply, completion of the power plants and evacuation. “Alaoji and Calabar had no evacuation facilities, the plants on the west side of Delta, from Sapele, Benin had gas supply problems. Shortly before I came in, the company got approval that once we finish resolving the issue of a particular plant, we should go ahead and sell the plant,” he said. “So, we were able to rush and finish the Ikot-Ekpene switching station and the transmission line to Calabar and the transmission line to Alaoji, as both of them come to Ikot-Ekpene where the power is sent to Ugwuaji and from there to the rest of the grid. “So, that resolved the transmission challenge for Calabar and Alaoji. Total

has finished the dedicated pipeline to Alaoji power plant and they have started supplying gas to the plant. Alaoji and Calabar both have gas evacuation facilities. We got approval for Calabar to be privatised, Alaoji was not included because it was under litigation. But the issue has been handled and Alaoji is back,” added the MD. “In Omotosho, gas was the only challenge and we are working on that. For Geregu, we are discussing with GACN and NPDC to finalise the gas supply agreement for that plant. So, in essence, we’ve finished what is our responsibility for the three and we are ready to go,” stated Ugbo. On the market risks, Ugbo said: “In 2014, the market was not bankable. It was difficult for bidders, as any lender coming to do

due diligence on Nigerian market would just see what we were getting. That you would supply 100 per cent and get about 25 per cent. They (lenders) were saying that the market couldn’t guarantee their monies coming back. “But we are still on the privatisation process, because the preferred bidders are still interested as much as they were in 2013. We still have them and we are working with them as we try to close these three transactions,” he said. He noted that the NDPHC was also working with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to conclude the privatisation process, adding: “We are just waiting for certain approvals now if the options we are proposing are accepted.”

Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Sharon Ikeazor (left), interacting with some pensioners at the pension verification exercise for New Nigerian Newspapers, NICON Insurance, Nigerian Defence Academy (Civilians) and Nigerian Re-Insurance under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) in Kaduna State... recently.

FG to set up focused labs to drive PPP for economic diversification Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Federal Government is working on modalities for setting up focused labs in some critical areas of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to further consolidate the gains of the economic diversification programme through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma while briefing members of the Senate Committee on National Planning on the state of the economy said the labs are intended to bring all the relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors into weeks of intensive working sessions to brainstorm on practical steps to overcoming any identified challenges in the selected areas.

James Akpandem, Senior Adviser to the minister on Media, in a statement on Wednesday said that the central objective of the labs would be to bring in private capital to finance a number of development projects across the country. The Minister said government has already engaged some economic and development experts from the private sector and the academia on ERGP implementation to facilitate the process. He told the Senators that an implementation unit has been set up in the Ministry to closely monitor the implementation of the critical initiatives of the plan and periodically evaluate implementation progress against set targets and milestones. The unit is also to provide early warning signals of potential risks and work closely with the MDAs to

articulate actionable measures to be taken against any identified constraints. Referring to the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report which announced the country’s economy exit from recession, the Minister said even though a GDP growth rate of 0.55% is not a substantial growth rate, it nevertheless is significant because the downward drift has been arrested. That fact that the downward drift has been arrested and the economic indicators are pointing upwards is a significant step forward in the effort to reposition the economy which took a downward trajectory beginning 2014 and slipped into a recession in the second quarter of 2016, he said. He explained that with population growth rate at about 3%, the 0.55% growth in GDP was not likely to

make any appreciable impact on people’s lives, but he was optimistic that by the time the 2020 target of 7% is realized, the full impact of the growth will be felt by Nigerians. The Minister said the gladdening aspect of the development is that some very promising growth levels are being recorded in the non-oil sector, with agriculture posting 3.01% in the second quarter of 2017 and Industry turning positive for the first time in nine quarters. Compared to the situation last year where 27 out of 46 economic activities recorded negative growth, only 21 recorded negative in the second quarter of 2017. “Headline inflation has declined since January reflecting tight monetary policy and strengthened Naira in the foreign exchange market”, he added

APDA: PDP govs, BoT, others behind formation -Dokpesi Ï Says it was plan B against Sheriff Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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An aspirant for the national Chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and owner of Raypower radio and AIT, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, yesterday revealed that the current national leadership of the party, governors and elders of the party, gave him clearance to form the All Peoples Democratic Aliance (APDA). Dokpesi, who addressed journalists in Abuja, pointed out that 99% of persons who formed APDA belonged to the then Sen Ahmed Makarfi-led faction. According to him, the new party was formed as an alternative platform to the PDP at the heat of its internal crisis. He specifically stated that all organs of the PDP, including the Board of Trustees, Governors’ Forum, and National Assembly Caucus were involved in the formation of APDA. Dokpesi,, stressed that the Makarfi faction, which was threatened by the Ali Modu Sheriff camp, saw the need to get an alternative platform in case the Supreme Court Judgment went against it. He further lamented that he had to make the clarification because some other contenders were using his formation of APDA to campaign against him. APDA was formed at the heat of the PDP leadership crisis with Dopkesi listed at its major backer. But shortly after the party was registered by the Independenent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dokpesi felt out the chairman of the party, Mohammed Shittu, resulting in a legal battle over the ownership of the party. Dokpesi declared: “I take full responsibility for the roles I played in the formation and funding of APDA. It was set up as a plan B for the PDP at the peak of its internal crisis. “We did not want to take chances. Our geniune members were being deprived opportunity to contest as Sheriff kept shutting the door against them. So there grew the urgent need for an alternative platform through which our ordinary members could run elections as councillors, and local government chairmen. We cannot fold our arms and simply watch

on. “It was not done by me alone. All the organs of the party were part of the decision to form APDA. At a point I wrote to all party governors to tell them that there is need for members of the party to know”, he explained. He described as shocking attempts by some senior PDP members to use his link to APDA to blacmail him. On whether his roles in the formation and funding of APDA would adversely affect his ambition, Dokpesi stated that court ruling had already cleared him when it noted that there is nothing on record to officially link him to APGA. Dokpesi who said his ambition to be the national chairman of the PDP remained strong pointed out that his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC) will not affect his aspiration because he has not been convicted. He added that impression that the position of the national chairman of the PDP has been reserved for the South West Geo-Poilitical zone. Dokpesi explained: “The National Convention zoned the position of the national chairman to the South and zoned the Presidency to the North. And there is no micro zoning; the convention would have said it is zoning to the South West, but the convention in its wisdom did not do so.” Dismissing proponents of micro zoning the party Chairmanship to the South west, he said “I said very clearly that I have a lot of respect for the elders of this party, I have a lot of respect for constituted authority, but they are human beings, they are bound to make mistakes and the facts of the mistakes, having brought to their attention, so, if they cannot continue repeating the mistakes, because the mistakes have been made. “The Ike Ekweremadu committee said the chairmanship should go to the entire south while the President goes to the North. We should Allow all parts participate fairly. “Anybody trying to manipulate this does so at a great risk for the party. An 88 member committee considered this and affirmed that the zoning should between North and South” Dokpesi added

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$5.5 billion loan: Buhari mortgaging nation’s future, says PDP Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday faulted President Muhammadu Buhari’’s new bid for a foreign loan of $5.5 billion, describing it as an attempt to push the Nation down into the black hole of debt that will affect nega-

tively, the Future of this Nation. The opposition PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye. The party pointed out that having governed the country meritoriously for 16 years and handed over a buoyant economy to the APC in 2015, “we are con-

cerned that by the time Nigerians would have the opportunity to push out the APC Government in 2019, the Economy of the Nation would have been damaged irreparably”. It expressed dismay at the rate by which the APC is plunging the Nation into debt through local and foreign borrowing without

concomitant developmental projects in any sphere of the Nation’s Economy to justify the Huge Borrowing. The PDP pointed out that the figure released recently by the Debt Management Office (DMO) stating that the Nation, under the Administration of the APC Government in the last two

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North wants restructuring of Nigeria as much as any other parts of country – Patrick Okohue

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ernor and chairman Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Leaders Council Committee on Restructuring of the Nigerian Federation, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has denied claims in some quarters that the North is against restructuring of the country because it benefits most from the current state of things, describing such assumption as circumscribed and patently false. Tambuwal said that the North wants restructuring as much as anyone else, but that as a people they will not easily jump unto the bandwagon because they are always there for the long haul. “We believe that any decision we take must be inclusive, and respect procedures and processes so that the outcome is sustainable.” The former Speaker of the House of Representatives who spoke yesterday in his opening remarks as Chairman at the Arewa Research and Development

Project Conference on The North and The Future of the Nigerian Federation, at Arewa House, Kaduna, said that as a country, there must be mutual agreement on definition of the term restructuring. According to him, “In my view, if restructuring means taking stock of our arrangement to ensure that no state takes a disproportionate amount of the resources, or most of the available space in the education or job sector, or subjugate the others’ culture or religion, or lords it over the other so that the number of the poor and uneducated whose future is circumscribed by their circumstance is shared proportionately, then we are game.” He explained that as a sign of their seriously to critically look at the issue of restructuring the country, that they at the level of the Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Leaders Council Committee on Restructuring of the Nigerian Federation inaugurated a technical committee reflecting the amazing diversity

of Northern Nigeria to look at the issues surrounding the call for restructuring and get the aggregate views of the North and present same to the committee for use during the proposed Town Hall/Public Hearings across the 19 Northern States. “We have ensured that the technical committee members are personalities who have proven themselves in various fields, people with the intellectual ability and experience to contrast, aggregate and analyse the views of the North and how they impact on the growth and development of this country.” He noted further that “We all want a country where there is peace and progress, where justice is a given, where all lives are safe and people can pursue their legitimate livelihoods wherever they choose. I believe each state in this country has areas of comparative advantage and life is a cycle so that what was once the largest revenue earner can in time become less so while something else takes ascendancy.

“As a country, we must look to the future and agree on what in the long run will benefit us all.” Commending the organisers of the event for the thought provoking topic, Tambuwal said, “I must give kudos to the organisers for choosing such an appropriate theme for this conference, The North and the future of the Nigerian federation. “I am glad to see that the organisers have noted the critical role that education must play in any part that the North eventually chooses to take. The truth is that the modern world is one that puts premium on human capital rather than natural resources. The development of that capital therefore must take precedence over anything else we want to do as a people. “I want to assure participants that the outcome of this conference will form a critical part of the aggregate views of Northern States on restructuring and will be useful to our current effort at ensuring that we do a thorough job on behalf of our people.

years of being in office, has borrowed N7.51 trillion, is mind-boggling. The stateent by PDP reads, “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) receive with shock, the Plan by the Government of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to plunge Nigeria into further debt, and consciously mortgage the Future of our unborn generations through needless and mindless borrowing of the Sum of $5.5 Billion USD. “Like other well meaning Nigerians, we consider this new bid for a foreign loan of $5.5 billion being sought by the Administration of President Buhari as an attempt to push the Nation down into the black hole of debt that will affect negatively, the Future of this Nation. “As a Party that governed this Nation meritoriously for 16 years and handed over a buoyant economy to the APC in 2015, we are concerned that by the time Nigerians would have the opportunity to push out the APC Government in 2019, the Economy of the Nation would have been damaged irreparably. “For emphasis, we are dismayed at the rate by which the APC is plunging the Nation into debt through local and foreign borrowing without concomitant developmental projects in any sphere of the Nation’s Economy to justify the Huge Borrowing. “The Figure released recently by the Debt Management Office (DMO) stating that the Nation under the Administration of the APC

Government in the last two years of being in office, has borrowed N7.51 trillion. It is mind-boggling. “Mind boggling because all round infrastructural decay has now reached alarming proportions. The roads have deteriorated, the state of power supply has become worse, and there is no increase in wages to match the skyrocketing inflation . As a result, workers in educational institutions and other government agencies have spent more time at home observing strike action than they spent at work; insecurity has sky-rocketted beyond what anyone can imagine, while those in power continue to delude themselves that they are providing plausible leadership for the Country. “We are constrained to ask the Government of President Muhammadu Buhari to explain to Nigerians what his government has done with the several huge sums borrowed in the last two years in the name of financing infrastructural development in the Country. “The data shows that since President Buhari was sworn-in, the Nation’s Debt has risen by 61.96% in only two years. “As major stakeholders in the Nigerian Project, we are worried that if the National Assembly does not stop this latest demand for foreign loan, the Money when released, will go the way of other loans obtained in the last two years without any tangible result to show for it”, it said.

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FG to set up focused labs to drive PPP for economic diversification Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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federal government is working on modalities for setting up focused labs in some critical areas of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to further consolidate the gains of the economic diversification programme through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, while briefing members of the Senate Committee on National Planning on the state of the economy, said the labs are intended to bring all the relevant stakeholders in the public and private sectors of the economy into weeks of intensive working sessions to brainstorm on practical steps to overcoming any identified challenges in the selected areas. This, according to a statement signed by the Senior Adviser to the minister on media, James Akpandem, on Wednesday, indicated that the central objective of the labs would be to bring in private capi-

tal to finance a number of development projects across the country. The minister said government has already engaged some economic and development experts from the private sector and the academia on ERGP’s implementation to facilitate the process. He told the Senators that an implementation unit has been set up in the ministry to closely monitor the implementation of the critical initiatives of the plan and periodically evaluate implementation progress against set targets and milestones. The unit is also to provide early warning signals of potential risks and work closely with the MDAs to articulate actionable measures to be taken against any identified constraints. Referring to the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report which announced the country’s economy exit from recession, the minister said even though a GDP growth rate of 0.55% is not a substantial growth rate, nevertheless, it is significant, because the downward drift has been arrested.

1,500 students escape death as rainstorm wrecks havock on FCE Abeokuta Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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students, scores of invigilators, and some members of staff of the Federal College of Education, Osiele, Abeokuta on Tuesday escaped death when the 30-minuterainstorm pulled off the roof of some buildings in the school including a 1500-seaters hall during the second semester examination. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday around 2:30pm when many of the students of the institution were already seated in the hall to write their second semester examinations of the 2016/2017 academic session. When our correspondent visited the campus on Wednesday, the impacts of the rainstorm were very obvious as some trees fell down while a number of roofs of some buildings were destroyed. Some of the affected buildings include; the office of the Provost, the vocational education department, office of the Dean, the Micro Teaching Laboratory, Students Union building, hostels

,the 1500-seater hall of the institution among others. Speaking with newsmen, Deputy Provost, Dr Rafiu Soyele expressed shock over the incident, appealing to the Federal government to come to the aid of the institution. He lamented that the incident occurred when the institution was suffering from paucity of fund. Soyele who emphatically said the damages are enormous was also of the opinion that the issue needed to be addressed on time before the students resume in November. His words, “As at yesterday, we were in the office around 2:30pm, when the thunder storm came but we thought it was going to be a small thing, but, surprisingly, it even started from my office, I noticed flood in my office and I asked some staff to clean it up and just as they were doing that, I started receiving calls from different quarters reporting the devastating effect the rain has had on their files and sections. ”We started moving round to see what has really happened, we were sad because of the devastating effect the thunder storm had on the campus.

L-R: FCT Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello, presenting the Senator of the Year 2017 Award to Senator Dino Melaye, at the Senate Press Corps’ Annual Awards/Dinner Night in Abuja... on Wednesday.

NDDC backs NAPTIP in fight against human trafficking

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velopment Commission, NDDC, has assured the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, of its continued support in dealing with the task of curtailing the vices of human trafficking in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, gave the assurance when the Director General of NAPTIP, Barr. Julie OkahDonli, paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. Ekere, who received the NAPTIP team in the company of NDDC Executive Director Projects, Engr. Samuel Adjogbe, said that the challenge of trafficking in persons, especially underage girls, was a big dent on the society, describing the abuse of minors as

reprehensible. The NDDC boss pledged that the Commission would step up its engagements with NAPTIP in the areas of skill acquisition and empowerment programmes. He urged the agency to relate more closely with the NDDC to be able to key into the programmes and activities of the Commission that would be beneficial to it. He said: “Taking care of our youths, particularly our girls, is a shared responsibility. We will engage and collaborate more with NAPTIP and support its efforts to keep our girls and young ones safe.” The Director General of NAPTIP, Barr. Okah-Donli, said that the Niger Delta was an endemic region in human trafficking. She said the situation called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to help check the menace. She, therefore,

appealed to the NDDC to assist the agency in the provision of logistics for its operations in the Niger Delta. Okah-Donli stated that NDDC, being a major interventionist agency, was well placed to provide more assistance to NAPTIP. She lamented that underage girls in the Niger Delta were being exploited in several ways, blaming some expatriate oil workers for the abuse of young girls. The NAPTIP Director General said that the agency had commenced public enlightenment campaigns to sensitise members of the public to the ills of human trafficking. According to her, lack of useful information from the public remained one of the major challenges of the agency. She said that NAPTIP was not relenting in the efforts to stem the tide of human trafficking, adding

that it was doing its best to be proactive and prompt. She appealed to the NDDC to sponsor the agency in the campaign. Okah-Donli stated that it had in the last one year secured the conviction of over 329 human traffickers and rescued 2,000 victims. She said that the agency was currently prosecuting over 4,000 cases in court, in its determined efforts to put an end to human trafficking in the country. The DG called for public support, noting that a new twist had been introduced into human trafficking, with vital organs of victims being harvested and sold outside the country. She bemoaned the rate at which human beings were being trafficked in the country, stating that poor budgetary allocation was affecting the operations of the agency.

NAFDAC acting DG advocates life imprisonment for counterfeit drug peddlers Peter Fowoyo

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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Acting Director-General (DG), Mr. Ademola Magbojuri, on Wednesday advocates life imprisonment for those importing and marketing fake and substandard drugs. He said a bill is before the National Assembly to that effect and will soon be passed on to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. Magbojuri spoke yesterday at a press briefing at the agency’s headquarter

in Lagos on the efforts of the agency in to rid the country of counterfeit medical products. He urged the lawmakers to uphold the agency’s recommendations that perpetrators of such acts be compelled to compensate their victims and also forfeit proceeds of the crime. Last November 3, a Bill to review the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act Cap C34 Laws of the Federation 2004, scaled through the third reading stage at the Senate.

He disclosed that the agency is involved in the prosecution of over 64 counterfeit/fake NAFDAC regulated products cases across the country. His words: “As part of our renewed effort to rid the country of counterfeit and fake medical products, the agency has been carrying out coordinated nationwide enforcement operations in different parts of the country where large consignments of counterfeit and fake medical products and drinks were impounded. “Surveillance and enforcement operations at our ports, borders and

identified routes used by smugglers have been intensified leading to increased seizures of fake NAFDAC regulated products. “Just yesterday (Tuesday), NAFDAC at the Federal High Court in Lagos under Justice J. Dagat, secured a five-year conviction against Kenneth Chibuko Chiokwe who imported fake cough syrup. He was convicted under Section 1 (a) of counterfeit and fake drugs and unwholesome processed foods (miscellaneous provisions) act Cap 34 LPN 2004 and punishable under section 3 (1) (a) of the same act.”

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Cross River gov wins prestigious environmental award Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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governor of Cross River State, Prof. Ben Ayade is bestowed with the prestigious Environment Journalists /Writers Association of Nigeria (EJWAN) as the Best Environment/ Earthcare Leadership Award in Nigeria 2016/2017. The award came just one year of its inauguration by Professor Ben Ayade, the Executive Governor of Cross Rivers State, the positive impact of the state’s environmental agency; Cross River Green Sheriff is being felt positively all over the state, justifying its establishment which has brought honour to the government. National President of EJWAN, Ambrose Inusa Sule, in a statement on Wednesday said that the emergence of Governor Ayade as the winner of the prestigious award came in recognition of his quiet but immeasurable contributions to the overall environmental transformation of the capital, Calabar and the entire state of Cross River. In the recent past, the often times accumulated

stinking heaps of refuse that littered the city have today become a thing of the past, due to the vision of the hardworking, amiable governor. The outfit which set out under the name, ‘’Cross River State Green Police’’ but recently had the POLICE changed to Sheriff has three main arms; one responsible for nursery development, the second is in charge of tree planting, while the cadet cadre inaugurated on November 12, 2016 has the mandate to ensure that all drainages are kept clean, all fences painted and that every single house has a minimum of four trees planted in and around its compound. Also, environmental contractors ranging from grass cutting to desilting irrigation, landscaping, urban afforestation renewal, public parks, waste collection and management remain directly under its control and supervision. The governor who described the agency as the Green Eyes of Africa and emphasized that their overall core mandate is to combat climate change and maintain Calabar’s status as the most beautiful and clean city in the country.

Three in police net over child trafficking in Kano Yakubu Salisu, Kano

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command has apprehended three persons in connection with child trafficking in the state. According to the command’s public relation officer (ppro) Dsp Majia that a young lady residing in Sabon Gari area, church road reported to the state Anti Kidnapping unit that a woman approached her demanding to buy her child. “ On receiving that report, we set out our men to return with the woman as undercover watching how the transaction was taking place. During that transaction, a woman who claimed to be a staff of the renowned Ecwa clinic whom happened to be the middle person presented the sum of 13,000 promising to balance the sum of 2000 Naira” The mother of the child one Fatima quickly alerted the police men whom were around and the woman was consequently arrested. After investigation, the woman confessed that some couples came in from Abu-

ja seeking to get a child of not less than three months. Majia stated that the woman was allegedly beaten up about a week ago when she attempted stealing a child about a week ago . Speaking with the couples, the husband Mr. Bobmanuel Mpaka stated that he has been married to his wife for some years now without an issue hence decided to adopt a child through a legal means. “ we are not kidnappers, we came to Kano after we were informed that we could get a child for adoption in Kano. We came with our married certificate and every other necessary documents. We never knew the woman whom was facilitating the whole thing is compromised” Recall that the state has witnessed an upsurge in cases of Child trafficking in recent months particularly in Hotoro quarters of the state. Majia reiterated the command’s readiness to combat any form of crime in the state and urge parents to be vigilant over their wards.

Representative of Ogun State Governor, Tolu Odebiyi (left) and a guest, at the Commissioning of a Donor Relation Office and Celebration of World Alma Mater Day in Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Tuesday.

Court refuses to hear Evan’s fundamental rights suit Peter Fowoyo, Lagos

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mental rights suit filed by suspected kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, seeking N300million damages for illegal detention was on Wednesday refused by a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. Justice Abdulazeez Anka however said that the case file be returned to the Chief Judge for further directive. The court had earlier heard the case during vacation and adjourned until August 29 for judgment after parties argued it and adopted their addresses on August 16. But, the Police, through its counsel Mr David Igbodo said another lawyer, Mr Henry Obiazi, who represented the InspectorGeneral of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police

when the case was heard, did so without authorisation. The police prayed the court to set aside all the purported arguments made by Obiazi and to set aside the ruling it delivered on August 16 in which he adjourned for judgment. When the case came up before another judge, Justice Chuka Obiozor during vacation, he held that the case was no longer urgent. Justice Obizor then returned the file to the Chief Judge, Justice Adamu Kafarati, for re-assignment to another judge. The case was subsequently re-assigned to Justice Babs Kuewemi. But Evans’ lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, wrote the Chief Judge, informing him that Justice Anka had already adjourned the

case for judgment. Based on the letter, the case was again returned to Justice Anka. When the case came up before Justice Anka on Wednesday, he expressed displeasure that the case was returned to him when the issue of judgment had been overtaken by events. The judge said that since the police had filed other applications, the earlier adjournment for judgment had become void, adding even if he had written the judgment earlier, it meant that a new one would be written. Police counsel Mr Chukwu Agwu accused Ogungbeje of “smuggling” the case file back to Justice Anka’s court. “The case was re-assigned to Justice Kuewumi. How my learned colleague smuggled this case to this court is baffling.. He did not avail us with

a copy of his letter to the Chief Judge, otherwise we would have reacted,” he said. But, Ogungbeje said his letter was on the premise that since a judgment had already been fixed, it could be delivered by Justice Anka after entertaining the late applications filed by the police. Meanwhile, Justice Anka held that it was not factual to say that judgment had been reserved “when it’s not”, adding that the court was obliged to hear the fresh applications by the police. He said the case was not adjourned for judgment but for hearing, adding that Ogungbeje’s claim that the case was for judgment was not the true position. The judge said: “The case was made for hearing of the motion of first and second respondents.

17th National Women’s Conference to focus on ingenuity of women – Mrs. Ambode

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the governor of Lagos State and chairman of the Committee of the Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has said that this year’s National Women’s Conference, the 17th in the series, would focus on the ingenuity of women as innovators and solution providers. She also disclosed that conference materials would be available for collection by participants at Lagos House, Marina, from Thursday, 19th to Saturday 21st October 2017.

She spoke in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, while interacting with newsmen on the forthcoming conference, slated for 24th to 26th October, 2017, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, adding that brand new cars, among other tempting prizes, would be won at the raffle draw of the gala, on day two of the programme. She hinted that the conference with the theme ‘She Creates, She Transforms’, would be declared open by the wife of the vice-president, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and declared closed by Governor Bindo Jibrilla of Ad-

amawa State. Hear her: “This year’s conference theme is expected to focus on the ingenuity of the Nigerian women, in the pursuit of innovative and practical solutions aimed at achieving sustainable development within her immediate sphere and community at large”. “You will agree with me that women are uniquely created, endowed with skills and blessed with creativity. As helpmates, we care for the family and impact our immediate environment positively. The woman out of very little creates, she

transforms the little created to something bigger and better. Our transformation efforts extend to all facets of human engagement”. Speaking further, Mrs. Ambode said that seasoned facilitators would treat topics like: women in agriculture; networking, etiquette; women in agriculture – a pathway to development; building a better world and financing options for businesses among others. The COWLSO chairman explained that buses would be stationed at Yaba, Mile 2, Berger, Agege, Iyana Ipaja and Ajah, to convey the women to and from the gala venue.

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Sultan commissions laptop plant at UNN Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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Alhaji Sa’ad Abubukar111, has commissioned a multimillion naira plant at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at the University during the Founders’ Day celebration, the Sultan who was the guest lecturer, said the idea of the University setting up the plant was not only innovative but also in line with the dreams of the founding fathers of the university. He commended the effort of the Prof. Ozumba leadership and called on other tertiary institutions in the country to take a cue from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The Sultan was optimistic that other universities in the country would take a cue from

the University of Nigeria Nsukka in setting up projects that will reduce foreign exchange and boast local technology. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka in a bid to provide every student of the university, with affordable laptops has established a laptop assembly plant at the the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Benjamin Ozumba, who spoke at the occasion stated that the goal of the project which is known as “Lion Laptops” was to make laptop affordable to students to carry out research and other trainings. The Vice Chancellor said apart from making the systems available for the students and the university community, students of engineering would through the plant develop and acquire further skills in Laptop tech-

nology.. He said the most important aspect of the enterprise was that the plant would give room for development and deployment of local contents in the components of the laptops According to the Vice Chancellor, the plant would be able to produce about one hundred thousand laptops per annum when it becomes fully operational. He said: “today, education is ICT based and we cannot allow our students to be left behind. This project is geared towards making laptops available to our students and the university community at the most affordable rate. The systems come in as Total Knock down (TKD) and our local engineers here would assemble them. It makes the price cheaper and affordable.

“With time, the plant would be injecting local content in the manufacture of the laptops. For instance, we can engage local manufacturers in areas of producing the plastic components of the system. With this, the laptop casings could be branded to our taste. Of course Nigeria has an array of software developers who could be made to key into the production chain so that we don’t continue to import everything 100 per cent. Indeed, that is part of the dream of Nigeria”. The head of the assembly Plant, Engineer Charles Emembolu stressed that with the establishment of the Lion Laptop Assembly plant in UNN, the institution would continue to occupy the number one position among Nigeria Universities which it had held for three years running.

KWSG to encourage PPP for prosperity kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin

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State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday reiterated government’s commitment to building economic prosperity in the state by encouraging Public Private Partnership through already existing enabling environment. Dr Ahmed who made the disclosure while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner, Lagos, Laure Beaufils on a courtesy call at the Government House, Ilorin, said the state government is opened for partnership with any investor in an attempt to open up the state for economic prosperity. According to the governor, the state government is particularly ready for partnership on Energy, Human Capital Development, Agriculture and Entrepreneurship. “We’re particularly interested on creation of captive energy support through which required energy we be created on

need basis”, the governor said. Governor Ahmed who identified lack of electricity and infrastructure as greatest impediments to economic advancement of any nation, explained that the state opted for solar energy supporting system in order to boost the state’s economy. The governor also promised to create necessary interface with potential investors in agriculture while explaining that agriculture offers a better alternative for economic prosperity for the country. Earlier, the British Deputy Commissioner, Laure Beaufils had told the governor that she was on a two day visit to Kwara state to familiarise herself with the people and their economic potentials. The Deputy High Commissioner expressed the commitment of the British government to investing in the girl child and the vulnerable groups of the society.

How I was treated by my kidnappers, Madam Preyor Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose (left) with Ekiti State Chapter of Nigeria Association of Physically Handicapped, during the activities marking 3rd Year Administration of the Governor in Ekiti State... on Tuesday.

Lagos state govt to construct multi-layer car parks Benjamin Omoike

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for Waterfront Infrastructure Development in Lagos State, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, on Wednesday disclosed that multilayer car parks would be constructed across the State within the next 12 months. While stating that the State Government was open to partnership with interested investors willing to collaborate with government on the project, Akinsanya said the move to construct the multilayer car parks was a prelude to the enactment of revised Parking Authority Law, all in a bid to rid the State of indiscriminate parking on the roads

which in turn contributes in no small measure to traffic gridlock. “The Lagos State Government is desirous to have multilayer car parks across the State in the next 12 months. This is in consonance with the government’s proposed traffic management and transport sector reforms and as a prelude to the enactment of the State’s revised Parking Authority Law. “Consequently, interested investors with either private lands or proposed government land suitable for the construction of multilayer car parks and auxiliary structure are hereby requested to submit proposals for the approval for construction

of the car parks in any of the following areas - Ikoyi, Ikeja, Victoria Island, Badore, Ajah, Lekki Phase 1, Ipaja, Yaba, Ikorodu, Mushin, Surulere, Festac Town, Lagos Island and other areas deemed suitable,” Akinsanya said. Meanwhile, the State Government has completed the construction of a modern bus stop and lay by in Alapere, Ketu area of the State. Speaking while commissioning the bus stop, the State’s Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said the project was in line with the vision of the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to ensure that all Lagosians have access to a proper

and efficient public transport system compared to anywhere in the world. He said the facility, aside going a long way to ensure that transport activities are conducted in a safe and comfortable environment, would also ensure free-flow of traffic as there would no longer be any disruption to vehicular movement in the axis. He added that the bus stop was a prototype of the 300 bus stops and laybys that would be constructed across the State under the Bus Reforms Initiative (BRI), which is a project of the present administration designed to bequeath the world class transportation system to the State.

of the lawmaker representing Bomadi Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Kenneth Oboro Preyor, Ma Ekpongbolo Preyor, who regained freedom from her abductors last week, has disclosed how she was treated and cared for by her abductors. Madam Preyor was abducted from her residence at Kpakiama in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, last month, by a kidnap gang led by a kidnap kingpin, popularly known as Kareowei, who whisked the octogenarian away from her bed at around 10:30pm on the fateful night. Narrating her ordeals, as well as cordial relationships with her abductors during her stay in captivity, Madam Preyor said, “they said they kidnapped me because of my son (Hon. Preyor) and they wanted him to come for me. They also wanted me to call my son to come for my rescue but I refused. They often threatened to kill me if he failed to come but I answered them that my son would not come for me. “They raged against me when I refused to do their bidding, marching violently on my legs in response. Sometimes they would walk violently on the raft floor where I was kept, ask-

ing me the whereabouts of my son. Some other times they would tell me that my son had come for me and he is already in the forest, threatening to kill him when he is in sight. “When they would threaten to kill my son, I would plead with them not to do so, rather I offered myself to them to be killed, pleading that he is my only son. When I said that, they would rage on me the more, asking me if I did not see their sufferings, sleeping on the bare raft floor. “The mosquitoes, too, were unbearable, coupled with the discomfort arising from the raft floor which they often come during my sleeping hours to walk on violently, moving up and down in order to disturb my sleep, maybe, in response to deadlocked negotiations with my son. “Then, I would ask God, is it how you want me to die? They would often wake me up in my sleeping hours in the night, scaring me with funny tales, as well as asking me silly questions. “On the aspect of food, I would say they fed me well and I praised them for the care, though under their captivity. At a time I managed to take off some of my clothes to wash, the girls among them would help me to do the washing”.

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Nigeria needs to devolve power to states, restructure – Onuoha Nigeria needs to be restructured. The type of government we are running today is too unwieldy and too expensive and you can see that from what is happening today, our economy cannot continue to carry this form of government and we need to restructure such that there is less power concentration at the centre. Left for me, Nigeria should switch over to the regions. If we cannot go back to the regional system, then let the geopolitical zones be the federating units

You recently made some remarks about the country’s 8th National Assembly, what was your comments on that? I recall saying something about the amendment they are supposed to carry out as far as the constitution is concerned and which involves devolving powers to the state as well as making those amendments that would ensure that the dividend of democracy gets to the grassroots. They are active but during the last voting period to amend the constitution, there were certain provisions that they were supposed to address which they did not. Then what is your take on restructuring and power devolution in Nigeria? I think that Nigeria needs to be restructured. The type of government we are running today is too unwieldy and too expensive and you can see that from what is happening today, our economy cannot continue to carry this form of government and we need to restructure such that there is less power concentration at the centre. Left for me, Nigeria should switch over to the regions. If we cannot go back to the regional system, then let the geo-political zones be the federating units in which case they must also come together to agree on resource control. If the geo-political zones constitutes the federating units, then they will develop at their own pace with less power at the centre, then all the geo-political zones will contribute to maintain the centre. We need to restructure the country. The way it is presently will not work and has not worked. You intend to run for the senatorial seat to representing Abia North come 2019, what are the attributes you have that will make you win as the senator? I have the goodwill of the people and I have the privilege of having not held any political office. So, I am not carrying any baggage. Also, I have the uniqueness of not being one of those politicians who are looking for food. Most of the people we voted into office today are people who don’t have anything to show as far as success is concerned, whether in business or whatever, but they became politicians because they are professional politicians and that is the only way they look after themselves. I don’t have that problem and God has blessed me. I want to go to the Senate to help my people, to make a change and to show that things can be done differently. People know that Bourdex is not a hungry politician. You were sometimes particular about local government autonomy, when you get to the Senate, what will you do about that? Local government should be autonomous. The way we are practicing the local government system is wrong and that is not what it is intended to be. So, we have to restructure. If I were in the National Assembly, I would have fought for local government autonomy and I would have fought also for the devolution of more powers to the states so that the states will function the way it is supposed to. Right now, states are appropriating the money meant for local governments and using it for other things and that is wrong. That is why you

DR. ONUOHA

Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha, Ugoena Nde Abiriba is one politician the people of Abia North Senatorial District and the entire Abia State have never elected. On Saturday September 30, 2017 at his Ameke ward in Abiriba, the telecoms guru formally registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The foremost philanthropist and founder, Bourdex Foundation spoke with The Daily Times’ SUNDAY NWAKANMA in his Abiriba country home, stating the need to restructure Nigeria, devolve power to states and the need to make local governments autonomous in the country. cannot see any local government that is doing anything at all. So, What Are We Expecting Come 2019 in Abia North Senatorial District? Victory, the people will speak. The victory spoke before but was robbed, but this time, it will not happen again. You have that confidence on the judiciary in the country? Yes, I have that confidence in the judiciary and in the electoral system that is evolving now, as a lot of changes are going on and you may have heard that the National Assembly has recognised the use of Card Reader and also serious with electronic voting. If all those things happen, it will now become an issue of how popular you are, how much people love you and vote for you and is no longer somebody, because he is at the corridors of power, or because he has some leverage over you, because he is in governance and sitting in his house and writing the results of election. You see what has happened to the judiciary where most of the judges are facing corruption charges and the walls are no longer the

same as we had it back in 2015. So, it is my hope that given what has happened, the judiciary you will see in 2019 will be different from the one we saw in 2015. A lot of money changed hands in 2015. What party are you going to contest under and how stable is the party? First, the party is very important. Again, the individual that is behind the mask, running in whichever party is also a key. With the way our electoral system is evolving, I don’t think we need put a lot of emphasis on parties. The emphasis should now be on the man who is now running for an election. Before March next year, it is possible that the independent candidacy that we have been canvassing for a long time may become a reality. If that happens, we will have a lot of independent candidates who will run and the only thing they would depend on is on their goodwill and on what they have done for the people. Today you convened the members of your foundation, what was it all about? I called them for them to go back and build a formidable force in the various ABSIEC

wards in Abia North because I am running for the Senate in 2019. To be able to do that and win the election which I must this time, I need a formidable foundation and I need the support of the grassroots. Like an army general going for war, I need to have a formidable force if I hope to win the war and I have an army of men and women. That is why I called the meeting. I called the executives of the foundation to meet them for the first time, interact with them and congratulate them for winning their positions in the contested elections for them, as well as tell them what I want them to do. What actually have you done for your people to actually get their minds? I have touched their lives in various ways, including water projects, renovation of schools, on-going scholarships, assisting indigent women and other less-privileged, empowerment of promising youths to keep them moving, sponsorship of unity football competition to showcase athletes in Abia North and lots more. I am the only politician who did not win any election and yet for the past one year, I have been establishing offices in each local government and am there to help people and I keep paying hospital bills, helping the widows, paying school fees. It is not my nature to blow my trumpet when I am doing anything. I do my thing silently and I have people employed in each of those local government offices where I solve people’s problems without letting anyone know, galvanising the grassroots where the votes come from. Farmers also come for my assistance. I am the only politician who is not in government doing that.

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Stakeholders hail Ambode, Obasa, Ogundimu over Agege Pen Cinema Bridge Patrick Okohue The Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode; the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; and the member representing Agege State Constituency 2 in the state House of Assembly, Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu; have been commended for their efforts at ensuring that the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge becomes reality. This was the consensus of people at the Constituency Stakeholders’ Meetings organised by the Lagos State House of Assembly which took place in Agege. Leading the Agege people to the event, the Chairman of Agege Local Government, Hon Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi said the people of Agege are delighted with the construction of the bridge which he noted, will not

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only ease traffic gridlock in the area but will also improve economic activities in the area. “We must commend Governor Ambode for this achievement. Our Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa also deserves commendation as well as Honourable Oluyinka Ogundimu. The Pen Cinema Bridge came as a result of a motion passed by the Obasa led House of Assembly and to the glory of God, Hon Ogundimu moved the mo-

tion for the construction of the bridge on the floor of the House. Both the Speaker and Hon Ogundimu are good representatives of Agege,” the Agege LG chairman said. Corroborating his colleague, the chairman of Orile Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Johnson Sunday Babatunde, described the Lagos Assembly Speaker and Ogundimu as true and worthy representatives of Agege.

“The construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge is a confirmation of their worthy representation. Hon Ogundimu moved the motion for the construction of the bridge on the floor of the House. Governor Ambode has done well for us in Agege for commencing the construction of the bridge,” he said. Both Egunjobi and Babatunde agreed that the construction of the Pen Cinema Bridge, the already commissioned Abule Egba Bridge, several completed and ongoing road projects in Agege and other infrastructure are clear evidence of the true representation of the people by their representatives. They commended the state House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Obasa for initiating the Constituency Stakeholders Meeting noting that it has bridged communication gap between the people and their representatives

Anambra 2017: PAC urges NYSC members to be neutral The Progressive Action Council (PAC), has cautioned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who will participate in the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra State not to be partisan. National Chairman of the party, Chief Charles Nwodo, who gave the caution in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos, said, “the youth have to demonstrate high capacity for discipline in order not to be bought by desperate politicians. “They must realise that they are future leaders and compromising election is another way of destroying the opportunity of being future leaders. “They should also realise that the judiciary is now more involved in corrupt cases and rigging is part of corruption.’’ The party chieftain advised the youths not to sell themselves cheap to any politician but rather should be neutral in the conduct of the forthcoming election in the state. Nwodo also urged the corps members scheduled to participate in the forthcoming exercise not receive money or food from any politician in order not to compromise their integrity and contravene the law of the land.

2019: Don’t leave politics for rogues, corrupt politicians, cleric tells Nigerians

Ekiti polls: Group says locust days are numbered

Iniobong Iwok, Lagos

An Ekiti-based socio-political group, the Ekiti Rebirth Organisation (ERO), has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recently released schedule for governorship election in the state, saying it signals a significant step towards “banishing locusts from our state.” Speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, at the weekend, ERO Director General, Chief Felix Adebisi said: “we welcome this INEC timetable wholeheartedly; it is a major step towards sending out the locusts that have ravaged our land, impoverished our people and inflicted our state with poverty and disease.” INEC had recently through its National Commissioner and Chairman Voter Education (IVEC), Prince Solomon Adedeji Soyebi, announced that the Ekiti governorship election will hold on July 14th, 2018, pointing out that the tenure of the incumbent governor, Ayodele Fayose will expire on October 15. According to him, “Notice of Election” will be issued for the Ekiti governorship election on April 4th, 2018 while campaign by political parties will be allowed between April 15th and July 12. Adebisi, while further commending the umpire for the timely release of the polls schedule stated that “Ekiti people have strong faith in our democracy. We have suffered long

As the 2019 general elections approaches, Nigerians have been charged to show interest in partisan politics, engage in political activities and vie for elective positions in the country, rather than leave it for rogues and corrupt individuals who are only interested in their pocket, rather than the interest of the nation. This charge was given by a cleric and public affairs analysis Prosper Kanayo in an interview with The Daily Times, noting that the problem with Nigeria was not about the structure but bad leadership and corruption, adding that it was sad that the present crops of leaders have let down the people and lack vision to rule, and take the country to its dream position. Kanayo charged Nigerians not to elect corrupt and fraudulent individuals into elective positions in subsequent elections, stressing that it was time Nigerians take charge of their destiny if the country was to attain it potentials. Speaking further, he dismissed the call for restructuring of the country, noting that it was not the solution to the country’s problem, but rather advocated for a mental shift and

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change of attitude among Nigerians. He added that allocating more money to the regions in the name of restructuring would not solve Nigeria’s problems, because several funds allocated to the Niger Delta and other regions over the years have not been unaccounted for by the governors. The clergy described the call for secession by members of the Independent People’s of Biafra (IPOB), as a distraction and unnecessary, stressing that Igbo’s must unit and speak with one voice to attain their purpose. He said “It is time we choose our leaders wisely; we should

not allow rogues, corrupt individuals to get to leadership positions. It is not about APC or PDP, we need people who have vision for the country and they should come out to contest election and protect their mandate. Let them come and save this country, rather than leave it in the hands of visionless people. “Nigeria’s problem is about leadership and not restructuring, those calling for restructuring are talking about restructuring their pockets. What have the governors done with the derivation money in the Niger-Delta? If we don’t change our mindset and attitude the country cannot be better,” Kanayo said.

under the present maximum ruler and are excited with any piece of news of hope that his days are numbered. “The INEC governorship timetable is in tune with the rhythm of hope now playing in our people’s ears, it syncs with that melody of confidence that we will use the ballot box to rewrite the fortune of Ekiti and restore all lost glory. The ERO DG further pointed out that “These are trying times in Ekiti, workers are owed upward of 9 months salary and you have a governor that went on national TV to lie that he is owing only four months. “We have a governor who abandoned his long suffering people to embark on a wild goose chase in the form of a laughable presidential ambition. One who promised to use agriculture to revamp the national economy but failed to tell the world that he has not caused one single hectare of farm to be cultivated in the state he has misruled for over three years. There is therefore, no news as cheery as one that says his days are numbered.” Adebisi said his group will take that message of hope to all the nooks and cranny of Ekiti, stressing “what we are going to be saying to our people is “put the INEC timetable on the wall of your house. Check it every

morning and say hope is near. Ekiti’s rebirth is sure.”

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ewspaper reports that the local airlines in Nigeria may collapse within the next five years if urgent steps are not taken to improve their performance has brought to the front burner the current poor performance of most domestic airlines in the country and the need for urgent steps by the government to safe the aviation industry from imminent collapse. Local airlines in the country currently operate domestic and regional routes, but they may find it difficult to operate further because of stiff competition arising from the open skies initiative now gaining ground across Africa. The open skies agreement which liberalises air services in Africa was signed in Yamoussoukro in 1988. The resultant deregulation of air services and the promotion of regional air markets brought in its wake transnational competition among airlines in Africa, thus creating a palpable fear that most airlines, especially the weak ones will eventually collapse. The Yamoussoukro declaration is expected to take effect within the next five to seven years. But before the agreement goes into effect, some local airlines in Nigeria started experiencing operational difficulties which almost grounded their operations. They were bailed out by the federal government a few years ago. Unfortunately, some of the airlines that took the bailout are yet to fully pay back, thus creating a bad image for the aviation industry and making it difficult for the government to extend lifeline to them again. Consequently, experts are warning that in the ensuing competition the weak airlines would collapse, thus giving way to the strong ones to survive. For Nigeria, many local airlines may not be able to compete favourably in the next few years and operate regular flights for a number of reasons. First, less than 20 of the 47 registered local

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airlines in the country have good insurance policy and without good insurance policy, they might not be able to effectively operate and compete both in the local and in the regional market. Also, most of the local airlines have poor business plans and bad aircraft holding structure. They also operate multiple aircraft types and have poor maintenance history, bad crew and aircraft management system. It is also instructive that for many of them, the bailouts they received from the federal government some years ago are yet to be fully repaid, for some others, their aircraft holding structure cannot sustain their flight schedules. In addition, most of them have poor corporate governance in running their airlines. Some have fat pay for foreign pilots and staff and meagre pay for local pilots and staff doing similar jobs. Added to this are rampant corruption, fraud and conversion of operations money to personal use by many owners of local airlines. Worse still is the nonchalant attitude of some of the aircraft owners to the state of affairs of their airlines. The way forward is for the strong airlines to streamline their aircraft holding structure for better performance and be ready for the stiff competition ahead. In addition, the airlines should adopt realistic business plans that can make their airlines survive the tough competition ahead. The option of mergers and acquisition should also be vigorously pursued by airline owners. In doing this, some of the big airlines should merge to form mega airlines, or acquire the weaker ones. Where the airlines are unwilling to merge, the government should come up with a survival plan that would make them merge just as it did some years ago the Central Bank allowed many banks in the country to merge to meet the N25 billion minimum capital base directives set for the banks.

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Bafarawa @63: Footprints of a democrat

T Emmanuel Archibong

o the people of the Bafarawa ruling house in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, October 4, 1954 did not hold out much of significance than the birth of a child later named Attahiru that was born to the family of Dalhatu Bafarawa. Unknown to the ruling house, the young Attahiru would later leave footprints of great political and economic influence on not only his community, but also the state in general. His parents ensured that he had his primary, secondary and his Qur’anic education at Shinkafi. He was later trained as a teacher at the Haliru Abdu Teachers College at Birnin Kebbi in 1975. From this point, the young teacher would later expand his horizon from business to politics in a bid to realize his ambition of serving his people. Discovering the relevance of economic empowerment as a foundation of leadership, in 1979, with just N1, 000 Bafarawa commenced a business career where he built chain of companies having interest in various fields. Some of the companies are Bafarawa Nigeria Ltd; Bafarawa Petroleum, Bafarawa Flour Mills, Bafarawa Agro Farms, among several others. Realising that he had built a solid business career, he ventured into active poli-

tics. He was first elected as councilor in Isa Local Government Area and in same year emerged as the vice chairman of the council. He was state chairman of the National Republican Convention (NRC) in the old Sokoto State from 1991 to 1993. He was a founding member of the All Peoples Party (APP) and later picked the ticket of the party for the 1999 polls. Emerging from the long period of military dictatorship spanning over 15 years, the newly elected governor resolved to chart a new course committed to ensuring peace and development. At the centre of his development initiatives was the need for transparency and humanism. Realising that development cannot be achieved without putting people at the centre of focus, the accomplished businessman who ventured into politics to serve the people; rallied the electorate to work towards uplifting the standards of living for the people. Having created an enabling atmosphere for peace, Bafarawa became the beacon of hope and development for a state that had seen little development throughout the years of military regimes. Leadership, according to Bafarawa, is only worth supporting within a democratic framework

that has the people at the centre of development. From road to water works; from construction of additional school blocks to recruitment of health workers to deliver on his mandate on improved heath for the people, among others, Sokoto State became a theater of how democracy works. Unlike some states where the executive and the legislature arm of government were engaged in a cat-and-mouse relationship, Bafarawa ensured that both arms worked in harmony for the development of the state. In demonstration of his absolute faith on Bafarawa as a democrat, former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Sokoto over seven times to commission numerous projects that left indelible marks on the populace. As governor of Sokoto State, the passionate politician knew the relevance of reaching out and building bridges of understanding among stakeholders. It was under his government that non-indigenes were appointed as executive members of the Sokoto State Executive Council. A detribalised Nigerian to the core who saw beyond the present and hinged his faith on the greatness of Nigeria on its human capital and natural endowments in all spheres of human endeavors, Bafarawa was to blaze the trail in development initiatives.

Some of the highlights of his achievements during his first term in office included construction of the Deputy Governor’s office; modernisation of road networks in Sokoto metropolis and other council headquarters; recruitment of teachers and health workers, promotion of technical and science education through purchase of equipment for schools; construction of housing units for public sector workers, among several others. In astute recognition of his sterling qualities as a humanist and political leader who was always in touch with the grassroots, the electorate unanimously elected him for yet another term of four years in the 2003 polls. In doing so, it became a clear endorsement of his humanist disposition in the governance of the state. Despite the enormous resources deployed by the then ruling party at the centre, the man who has proven a true political leader emerged victorious. Bafarawa combines the qualities of humility and human milk of kindness in the service of people. He easily identifies with the masses and not carried away by the display of temporal power that seems to be the ultimate goal of the ordinary Nigerian politician. Archibong is an Abuja-based writer and can be reached on 07034900546

Our President’s three major areas of focus

Nosa Eweka

his piece puts a beamlight on the three major areas our President told us his administration was going to focus on when he assumed power, they are as follows: Security: Nigeria is far from a safe country today, should we really expect foreign investors to put their capital in a place that is not safe. How do we really expect to grow our tourism numbers if our country is not safe? Look at what is going on in our country today, Nigerians are going into police stations and making the police hand suspects over to them. Thugs are chasing police officers out of police stations. Jungle justice is at an all time high, kidnappings have increased. Murders and assassinations are also on the rise. Look at the massacre that occurred at a church in Anambra State a few weeks ago, we are yet to get the full details of what really happened and the outcome of the investigations. A catholic priest was killed in Imo state a few weeks ago, another killed in Lagos and herdsmen are killing people all over the country. Herdsmen have killed more Nigerians this year than Boko Haram and the federal government and our security agencies haven’t done anything tangible to address this menace. Ritual killings is on the rise, gangs and secret cult members are terrorizing Nigeria. More than a few Nigerians have been slaughtered in Southern Kaduna and Boko Haram is still terrorizing the North East. We need to reform and reorganize our police force, the Nigerian police force is pitiful, incompetent, ineffective & inefficient. The Economy: The federal government and the National Assembly need to seriously take a look at the national bureau of statistics numbers

for the second quarter that came out a few weeks ago. Agricultural revenues and output have declined in the last three quarters even with the government pumping billions into this sector. The only positive about the NBS report was the oil and gas sector, every other sector is in the negative or had very minimal growth. 14 states are insolvent, Lagos state generates more revenue internally than 31 states combined. The federal government gave bailouts to states yet a huge majority still owe salaries and pensions. There are still no great public schools or health care centers in our states and unemployment is still very high. If oil prices were to crash again or the Niger Delta militants decide to start destroying pipelines and reduce our oil production Nigeria will fall into another recession. Nigeria is the largest producer or 2nd largest producer of oil on the Africa continent, our natural gas reserves is put at over 150 trillion cubic feet, we have millions of hectares of arable land, almost every mineral you can think of in commercial quantities and a population that is ready to work yet we are far behind countries with much less. We have more natural resources and a higher GDP than the Netherlands, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Norway, Qatar, Israel, Portugal, South Africa, Panama, Switzerland, Greece and North Korea yet all these countries have more cash on hand and are way more advanced and developed than Nigeria, what a shame. Turning Nigeria into a developed nation is not difficult, we’ve just had alot of mentally immature individuals managing our economy and country since our independence in 1960. Nigeria has $30B cash on hand today while Apple Inc. has over $250B cash on hand. Apple Inc. has 8 times more cash on hand than Nigeria the so called largest economy in Africa, this is so crazy to me. Corruption:

Nigeria is indeed fantastically corrupt like our President said in London. We are still waiting on the President’s decision on the suspended SGF and NIA DG, our President has had the Vice President’s committee report for over a few weeks now. Are we really fighting corruption? What are the Senate and House committees on finance, judiciary and intelligence doing to put pressure on the President? Our lawmakers should take a serious look at how congress in the United States is investigating President Trump, his campaign staffers and current members of his administration. We have the Senate President who leads our law making organ and other senators who were governors collecting double emoluments, a clear violation of the constitution and the code of conduct bureau act. Our constitution is very clear on this, violators of this act lose their seats and are barred from holding public office for 10 years, yet nothing has been done to these senators. Have we really started with the war against corruption in Nigeria? There is a court judgement ordering the federal government to release the names of individuals who have returned our stolen loot. The Attorney General has said publicly that this court directive will be followed. Its been months, we are yet to see the list of people who stole our funds. The Minister of information said recently that the federal government have to respect the privacy of looters, this is annoying and beyond comical to me and another clear violation of a court order. How are we going to deter government officials from looting or corrupt acts if they know they can steal or loot our funds, make deals with the government and never spend time in prison? How are we going to deter Nigerians from stealing, looting or corrupt acts when Nigerians clearly see that corrupt public officials, civil servants and government contractors never get

to serve any prison time and our government tells us they are fighting corruption. Former President Lula of Brazil was tried, convicted and sentenced to almost 10 years in prison for corruption. Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra of Thailand was sentenced to 5 years in prison after a Thailand court found her guilty of negligence over a rice subsidy scheme her government set up to help farmers. South Korea’s former president Park GeunHye was impeached and is on trial for corruption and abuse of power. Family members of the Philippines President are being investigated for possibly being involved in the illegal drug business. Do you think we are fighting corruption in Nigeria? We have immediate past government officials who have looted our funds relaxing outside our shores, no moves or pressure to get them extradited to face the law. EFCC keeps making a public show that they have secured so many convictions this year, EFCC have only been able to secure convictions when it comes to petty fraudsters and internet scammers. Our Attorney General and the EFCC have refused to prosecute bank executives that have violated our money laundering laws or the EFCC act. Bank executives that hid illicit funds for Mrs. Diezani AlisonMadueke and a bunch of other individuals should be prosecuted and the banks where illicit funds are stashed should be heavily fined. Our Attorney General is letting corrupt bank officials off the hook with no punishment. In Nigeria, corrupt bank executives and corrupt politicians never get to spend time in jail, this is a fact. Asking our courts for forfeiture of funds hidden by banks is not enough, corrupt public officials, civil servants, government contractors and bank officials have to be properly investigated, tried, convicted and sent to prison. Eweka nosaeweka@yahoo.com

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Still on ‘Kanu: A parody’

Times Columnist MOHAMMED ADAMU A right of reply Dear Mohammed Adamu,

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Humanity’s burden essentially includes restraint in the face of provocation, patience in the face of agitation, peace in the face of war etc. But in the language of the beast, provocation requires ferocity, agitation requires force, and war requires genocide. The very reason Mohammed Adamu equates Kanu’s ‘verbal violence’ to the carnage of the ‘beguiling snake’ and his “catapult” and “pebble” to the bullets and bombs of the ‘dancing python’.

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Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader

“A thousand horrid Prodigies foretold it. A feeble government, eluded Laws, A factious Populace, luxurious Nobles, And all the maladies of stinking states.” Samuel Johnson This is my response to columnist, Mohammed Adamu’s view on the raging controversy over Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB’s clash with army troops on operation python dance II, in Eastern Nigeria. In this brilliant essay titled, ‘Kanu: A Parody’, published on Thursday, September 21, 2017, I found a subjective news article worthy of a rejoinder. The prose was flowery and extravagant, but all its poetry could not hide the flaws in its underpinning premise. Comparing Nnamdi Kanu to Adolf Hitler was an error, which called to question the veritas of the entire thesis. Hitler was a genocidal maniac, who secretly plotted war and worldwide domination, while sitting down to agree treaties and nonaggression pacts with the powers of Europe. He clandestinely re-armed and expanded his military, while pretending to abide to the ‘treaty of Versailles’, which sought to curb Germany’s armed forces after world war one. On the contrary, Kanu has worn his intention on his sleeves, the actualisation of a sovereign state of Biafra. He has neither sought pacifist agreements with the South-East cultural or political leadership nor entertained any breathing space overtures from the Nigerian state. His struggle has been devoid of any subterfuge as to its true design, though such trickery may have served him better. In this, he has shown less Hitlerite tendency than the Nigerian Armed Forces, which since 1966 has been adept at disguised posturing to cloak murderous and genocidal intent. You only have to study General Buratai’s announcement of ‘operation python dance II’ to see this stratagem in all its devious glory: house searches, raids, checkpoints, roadblocks, cordon and search operations, show of force etc. are not regular military drills to combat even the most violent of criminals, rather they are tools for reigning in a full

blown terrorist insurgency that is embedded within a civilian population, as seen in Iraq’s Fallujah. This is the creed of dictators and mad generals down through history, which paved the road to such notorious sites as Stalin’s Katyn forest where thousands of imprisoned Polish intelligentsia and military officers were led to the slaughter, believing they had been assembled for work detail and Hitler’s Auschwitz where millions of Jews were exterminated in death camps disguised as labor camps. Like operation python dance II, the surviving structures at Auschwitz still bear the infamously deceptive legend, ‘work will set you free’. And they compared Nnamdi Kanu to Adolf Hitler? A paraphrase of a quote often used to describe such aberration is, ‘they made themselves beasts because they could not bear the burden of being men’. Humanity’s burden essentially includes restraint in the face of provocation, patience in the face of agitation, peace in the face of war etc. But in the language of the beast, provocation requires ferocity, agitation requires force, and war requires genocide. The very reason Mohammed Adamu equates Kanu’s ‘verbal violence’ to the carnage of the ‘beguiling snake’ and his “catapult” and “pebble” to the bullets and bombs of the ‘dancing python’. But this is not surprising from a ‘man’ who professes the ‘hobbesian philosophy’ of “As equality is not the hallmark of nature, so is ‘equity’ not always judged by how equally resources are shared. Things must not always be ‘equal’ before they can be ‘just”. But they can be ‘unequal’ and still be ‘equitable”. Life has indeed become “nasty, brutish and short” in the land of men, led by beasts. Little wonder Lion Kings snarl, hyenas and jackals cavort, pythons dance, and crocodiles smile and cry at the same time. To confirm this “call of the wild”, Mohammed Adamu adds the “panther, tiger, leopard, cougher, puma, jaguar, anaconda and Boa (nicknamed the constrictor)”, to the cynical mix, eulogizing their virtues to include “ambuscade and suffocation”, “beguiling and camouflage”. But men have led Nigeria before! President Obasanjo ignored the ‘sharia’ trap set for him, post-1999; President Yaradua made peace in the Niger Delta, despite his kitchen cabinet urging war; and President Jonathan tolerated renegade militant subscribers to the amnesty program (the Orkar faction of MEND) and this very same Nnamdi Kanu (radio Biafra), though he constantly railed at his government. These were men of courage, unlike he ‘who got rid of the pain of

lease find below my rejoinder to your article titled, Kanu: A Parody. It aptly captures the view of many Northerners on the issue, and I will appreciate, for the sake of balance, that you give my reply, which captures the opinion of many in the East, ‘equal’ prominence. -Emeka Ukpabi, National Coordinator, President Goodluck Jonathan Political Philosophy and Ideology Initiative.

being a man, by making himself a beast’. “If truth be told”, those who forcibly circumvented the judicial process by attempting to arrest (or abducting) Nnamdi Kanu, a few days to his date in court, are real cowards. And they called Kanu the coward? Apparently, the loss of humanity also lends itself to arrogance, as Mohammed Adamu writes; “What do the Igbos seek? Or what do biafrans want for the Igbos? Equity or equality? Is this not the tiny little ‘territory’ fit just for a ‘State’ that ‘equity’ has allowed to pass for a ‘zone’? Or Are these not the five ‘local councils’ that are allowed to stand as glorified ‘states’? They have ‘equity’ already”. “In his rage and in his fury; in his wrath, and in his madness, it is the elders of the East that have allowed Kanu’s little fires to grow into a conflagration”. “The East is in dire need of leadership – culturally and politically. This Biafra madness has to stop once and for all!” However, I remember that while Boko Haram attacks were yet limited to Christian churches and military/police formations, many ‘elders of the north’ rationalized a lack of ‘equity’ and ‘justice’ for their violent campaign. One of them even went as far as saying that “an attack on Boko Haram is an attack on the north”. Those few elders who saw Boko Haram for what they really were urged an end to the madness, but Boko Haram’s new leadership would “hear” none of it. Instead, these discerning few were added to the first line targets of the group. By the time the dissenting elders realized that Boko Haram had become a rapacious monster that preferred a diet of its “kith and kin” and children, it was too late. Still, they lobbied the Western powers not to include Boko Haram on their list of terrorist organizations, thinking to not give the Islamists reason to cross the ‘Rubicon’. But the genie was already out of the bottle. A hundred thousand deaths later, not another word of justification has been heard from them, except from their pre-eminent elder who during a media chat, to mark his first year anniversary, blamed the army’s brutal mishandling of a traffic infraction, by members of the then ‘Yusufiyya’ sect, for the rise of Boko Haram. Yet he orchestrates the very same heavy handed treatment for members of IPOB. And they called the elders of the East ‘wise fools’. Although it is said, “Of all the griefs that harass the distrest, sure the most bitter is a scornful jest”, let Mohammed Adamu think not that his writings cause anyone anguish, leave only to set the tone for

the ‘I told you so’s’, for like Boko Haram before, he will come to regret his ‘gloating praise’ of the Nigerian Army, when ‘cause soon avails’ a ravening appetite for ‘them own’. Despite above prediction, for the East and Nigeria, ‘it is morning yet on creation day’. While it is not true that if ‘you scratch every Biafran you will find an IPOB man, it may be true that if ‘you scratch every Igbo man you will find a Biafran’. The reason for this emotional and psychological attachment is not farfetched. As the ‘treaty of Versailles’ did not conciliate Germany, after world war I, and the conditions of the peace made rehabilitation and reconstruction extremely difficult, Nigeria’s three R’s has failed the Igbo nation woefully. For Europe, it caused the rise of Adolf Hitler and another war, within 20 years. This need not be our comparative history. While Mohammed Adamu is right that the east lacks ‘political leadership’, its ‘cultural leadership’ has done quite well. They have only asked the questions –which, for a certainty, he will ask if roles reversed – that their youth are now spiritedly asking: how did a coup d’état that had a few core Igbo in its leadership rank and was foiled by Igbo officers become an ‘Igbo coup’, how was the murder of over 100 Igbo military officers equal sacrifice for the death of a handful of northern officers, or the mass murder of over 30, 000 innocent civilians for the death of a handful of political leaders, or the death and starvation of a million more just to keep Nigeria one; how is it that their region has five states while others have six and seven, how is it that a ‘curb’ is placed on their rise to political or military authority, or that their infrastructure is neglected, or that economic policy is skewed to their disfavor; how is it that they are treated with so much impunity, albeit it took almost four years for Boko Haram to be declared a terrorist group, but all of one week to legislate IPOB one, how is it that there has never been a military operation against the world identified terrorist Fulani herdsmen, while that against IPOB is in its second edition, or that Igbo’s are attacked for the slightest (or no) reason in northern Nigeria etc? There is urgent need for the reconciliation, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of the Igbo nation, starting from the convening of a ‘National Truth and Reconciliation Commission’, where these questions would be answered to the satisfaction of all Nigerians. With full immunity from prosecution, all the actors, past and present, their heirs or assigns, can come and tell their own side of the story, by way of accepting responsibility for their actions or inactions, and seeking forgiveness. This has worked well in many countries of the world and is ideal for beginning the process to preserve Nigeria’s unity; not by sweeping it all under the carpet and pretending it never happened, or by stopping the study of history in schools, and definitely not by the brutal suppression of agitators. This is where Mohammed Adamu’s considerable writing and opinion making skills are needed. So are those of his predecessors at Vanguard newspaper (now at NBC), and his namesake at the ‘Nation’ newspaper (now at INEC), whose careers I have so keenly followed and admired for their passion. It is now time to put this passion in service of all our fatherland, for as the African proverb says, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go further, go together.

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DUMPSITES: Ambode takes initiative with “Operation Deep Clean” Uchechi Emmanuel

The process of disposing refuse in the world, in Nigeria in particular, has become a major concern today. It appears to be a losing battle against harmful consequences of unguided refuse collection and disposal - and the attainment of clean healthy environment for all Nigerians. It has become a common sight in Nigeria today to see heaps of refuse dumps in our urban and commercial cities. These wastes are an eyesore to the aesthetics of the environment, emitting unpleasant odours - especially when organic composition in the heaps is bacterialised. The life style of most Nigerians, to say the least, is a reflection of the solid waste generation pattern they have grown up with. This is reflected in their attitudinal culture of indiscriminate solid waste disposal in all sides of residential apartments, markets, drains, high ways, corners of major and minor streets, manholes as well as undeveloped plots of lands. Environmentalists frown at this culture as they say the refuse dumps provide breeding grounds for vectors such as mosquitoes and rodents that enhance disease transmission like malaria, diarrhea, and Lassa fever which pose grave public health concern. At Lanre bus stop in Igando area, the huge refuse dump there is a living example. A resident of that area who gave his name only as Peter recounted the unpleasant odour that emits from the dump to The Daily Times. The decomposed water from the refuse dump has become acidic, he says, “And when the water touches any part of the body, it starts peeling the skin within minutes. That refuse dump has contaminated our drinking water; no family can use it for domestic chores. That is why you see people here buying water from boreholes outside this place,” Peter said. At the Ikotun end of Alimosho Local Government area in Lagos mainland, the Public Relations Officer of the LGA, Comrade Oseni Eniola Badmus

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acknowledged the existence of the unpleasant situation. He hinted that the local government has plans underway to find lasting solution to the removal of the refuse dump. “As we speak, we are working to identify how and where refuse will be disposed properly and to also look into the problems that residents are facing,” he assured. The United Nation Environment Protection Agency (UNEPA), states that “Waste that are not properly managed, especially solid waste from households and the community, causes a serious health hazard and can lead to the spread of infectious diseases.” It further stated that “Unattended wastes lying around attract flies, rats and other creatures that in turn spread diseases’’. It was gathered that it is the wet waste that decomposes and releases bad

odours, which in turn affect the settled residents nearest to the dump sites; this shows that the dump sites have serious effect on the people living in the environment. The group of people at risk from this inappropriate disposal of solid wastes, experts say, includes the pre-school children, waste workers and workers in factories producing toxic and infectious materials. Direct handling of solid waste can result to various types of infectious and chronic diseases. “Open dump sites are a major problem to the environment - especially to the air that humans inhale,” a retired waste worker who had suffered internal illness as a direct result of the smell and smoke from dump sites told The Daily Times. “These cause illness to people living around or closer to the dump sites and waste workers. Worse still, pollutant de-

posited on the land can enter the body through contaminated crops, fruits, foods, products, animals and water.” The retired official who would not want his name in print, said he and a number of his colleagues suffered respiratory disease, irritation of the eyes, nose and skin, gastrointestinal problems, allergies and psychological disorders, all of which were traced to unregulated dump sites and indiscriminate waste disposal culture of Lagos residents. State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, in his speech recently, revealed that his government was sourcing some 600 compactors from various countries for proper waste management purposes in the state, adding that transfer loading stations across the state would be transformed into organised and well structured waste recycling system. The Daily Times gathered that Lagos state Ministry of the Environment, in conjunction with Visionscape has cleared over 12,600 metric tonnes of waste from over 80 locations across Lagos state. Executive Director of Visionscape, Mr. Harry Ackerman, informed that the company is working towards total elimination of dumpsites in household and residential areas in the first and second phases of the project. “Visionscape has made provisions for trucks and tricycles to collect refuse in every part of Lagos - even in the riverine areas, and it runs a 24-hours operation. The company will roll out an advocacy program to educate the public on better ways to handle waste, especially hazardous ones.” Ackerman disclosed that under the Cleaner Lagos initiative, 30,000 jobs have been created for sweepers, an agreement backed up by the Lagos state government. The aim of the Cleaner Lagos Initiative, he said, “Is to create an enabling environment for investment. The passage of the law is to enable the private sector to participate in the waste management. Inappropriate waste disposal causes more harm than good to the society and people in it,” Ackerman said.

Crime

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Police nab two Okada robbers in Lagos Joy Anyim, Lagos It was the end of the road for two suspected gang members of motor bike robbers who were recently arrested by men of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command in Ajah and Mushin. The suspects, Muyideen Adegboye, 25, a furniture maker in Idi-Oro, Mushin and Idris Farouk, 26, an okada rider in Ikate area of Lagos were arrested in separate incidents while using motorcycles to rob. Fadegboye was arrested with a stolen tricycle and two live cartridges while his other gang member escaped, leaving behind the motor-

cycle the gang used for operation. Farouk on his part was arrested at Ikate Roundabout, after he and his gang member robbed one Samsudeen Abiola of his phone and money wielding a cutlass while riding on a motorbike. Adegboye in his statement to the police, said he went to Alasalatu, Mushin to steal a tricycle. “This is the fourth time I have followed my colleague, Seyi, to steal keke (tricycle). We use motorbike to rob very early in the mornings and at night hours. “We sell the keke for N50,000 each in Idi–Oro, Mushin. Seyi is the one that invited me into the business. I met him at the ghetto,” he said. Adegboye confessed that his colleague is the one that owns the gun

they use during operations. “I hold extra live cartridges for him while we operate. Whenever there is need for it, he collects them from me,” he wrote. Similarly, Farouk said that he and his accomplice, Wale, still at large, were robbers. He revealed that they operate around Ikate and Small Kuramo, stealing only okada (motorbikes). “We steal the motorbikes from riders who patronise prostitutes on Small Kuramo. We monitor them; as soon as they go in for a quick one, we steal the okada and sell it off. “My other gang members are Arisika and Abdullaziz. I met them in Ajah and we go on operations together. We steal okada and rob at

Adegboye and Farouk

nights and early morning hours using our okada.” Farouk said they have been in the business for more than two years. “We sell each okada we steal for N60,000 and share the proceeds among ourselves.”

Confirming the arresta, Police PRO, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole said that police are on the heels of other members of the gangs. He added that those arrested have been transferred to FSARS for further investigation.

Declare exam malpractice perpetrators Police arrest father of seven for as terrorists, WAEC tells FG

robbery in Lagos Joy Anyim

Students write WAEC exam

Esther Taiwo The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has urged the federal government to declare perpetrators of exam malpractice as terrorists in order to win its fight against the scourge of examination malpractices across the country, lamenting that the evil trend is ravaging the education sector. Registrar to the Council, Dr Uyi Uwadiae made the plea while addressing journalists at the WAEC International Office, Agidingbi Lagos on Tuesday where he disclosed that WAEC officials that go to monitor the conduct of the examination in some private centres go there at high risk. “This is because candidates have devised various dangerous means such as carrying guns and dangerous weapons to the examination halls to prevent officials from monitoring and apprehending perpetrators of the intellectual crime. Some even

drug officials, they give them drinks which make them sleep throughout the conduct of exam,” he alleged. To this end, WAEC is organising an International Summit on examination malpractice slated for October 19 and 20, 2017 with the theme “Examination Malpractice: The Contemporary Realities and Antidotes”. According to the Registrar, research have shown that one of the ways in curbing the worrisome trend in examination irregularities is the mounting of public enlightenment campaigns to draw attention of the stakeholders in education and the general public to the negative effects of examination malpractice on national development. “The most notorious challenge facing examining bodies and other educational institutions is examination malpractice. Currently, the malaise has assumed dangerous and criminal dimensions on the heels of some advancement in technology which

created the smartphones, the social media etc”, he said. Uwadiae said the Council has introduced several measures adopted various strategies and deployed technologies at great costs in the fight against the ever festering menace. “We are also calling on leaders of religious institutions to preach against the evil of examination malpractice. Let them tell their followers of the danger and the evil it does to our society”, he said. The Registrar lamented that perpetrators of exam malpractice have continued to devise ingenious and sophisticated methods of cheating leading to an exponential increase in reported cases of fraud in examinations. “For instance, in the May/ June 1993 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria, the results of only 58.494 candidates were withheld because of exam malpractice, but by 2017, the number has increased to 214,952!”, the Registrar said.

His gang members call him Pally–Young or P- Young. His real name, Augustine Uchenna, an ex-convict and a member of the 10-mangang arrested last week by the Decoy Team of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command. P-Young who is 47-years-old but looks far younger is unarguably the most unfortunate member of the ten-man-gang. The father of seven and erstwhile “Danfo” driver alleged he was lured into robbery by the gang’s leader, Isima, alias Cmans, himself, a danfo driver. According to the police, P-Young’s first operation was in 2015 at Ayobo. As usual, Isima had done the surveillance of the targets earlier in the day. At 10:00pm, they proceeded to the area and planned to hide in an uncompleted building before heading to their target. They were met by a guard, who subjected them to rigorous questioning that prompted them to run for cover. That night, P-Young and two other members of the gang were arrested and had to spend 13 months behind bars. Only Isima escaped. When he regained freedom in 2016, his wife called him and warned him never to return to his vomit. Not yielding to his wife’s advice, days after his release, other gang members invited him to Isima’s residence and hosted him to a welcome back party. Thereafter, the gang regrouped and planned another operation in Ayobo again. As usually, Isima did the survey of where they were to strike. On the D–day, they entered the street but the vigilante had sighted them and gave them a hot chase. While they ran helter-skelter, P-Young saw a church having a vigil and mixed with them till morning. According to P–Young, “that very night, I made up my mind never to follow the gang on operations again. That was my second unsuccessful operation with the gang. “I guess my gang members had perceived I was bringing them ill–luck, so they connived and left me out of subsequent operations. “Since February, 2017 when they stopped

inviting me to operations, they have been successful with their escapades around the Ipaja and Ayobo areas, robbing residents and taking away their property and cars.” On receiving complaints from residents of the area some months back, a Decoy Team of Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command were mobilised with the single mandate of arresting all the gang members. The Daily Times gathered that it was the other gang members who had listed P-Young as one of them. The suspect is said to have been helping the police to shed more light on what he knows about the gang.

The suspect

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OGU PEACE UDOKA ADAMEZIE

CORRECTION OF NAME/ BIRTH DATE my name was mistakenly written as EDBASSEY FAITH instead of BASSEYMBA FAITH NNENNA. That my correct date of birth is 10/11/ 1983 not 10/10/1981.All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AFEEZ LAWAL, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAIDE ABOLAJI RAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS HANNAH OKON EDET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS HANNAH PETER UDOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS HANNAH PETER UDOH Formerly known and addressed as SAKARIAH FOLASHADE OYEBISI OLAYIWOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGOKE OYEBISI COMFORT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JIMOH HAKEEM AMI

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS HANNAH PETER UDOH

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

certify that my surname was mistakenly written as BENJAMIN SANNI instead of BENJAMIN SANNI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/BIRTH DATE

my surname was mistakenly written as UDENZE CHIMMA OBOSI instead of UDENZE CHIMA JOSEPH. That my correct name is UDENZE CHIMA JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHINEDU CHUKWUDI OBICHUKWU I, formerly called and addressed as CHINEDU CHUKWUDI OBIDIEGWU now wish to be known called and addressed as CHINEDU CHUKWUDI OBICHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

MR EBUKA DAVID AMAIZU

Formerly known and addressed as AKINSOLA GBEMISOLA MODINAT, now wish to be known and addressed as RAHMAN GBEMISOLA MODINAT. That my correct date of birth is 15/11/1975 and not 15/11/1981. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UDODILIM RALUEKE OBICHUKWU I, formerly called and addressed as MR UDODILIM RALUEKE OBIDIEGWU (nee Anigbogu) now wish to be known called and addressed as UDODILIM RALUEKE OBICHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

IBRAHIM ADERONKE OLABISI

I formerly known as OSSAI LOUIS now wish to add IFEAKACHUKWU to my name. That I now wish to be known as DAVID LOUIS IFEAKACHUKWU. All former documents. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IGBOANUGO GLORIA TOCHUKWU now wish to be known called and addressed as IGBOANUGO GLORIA TOBECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formally known and addressed as Mr Ebuka Olisa Amaizu now wishes to be known called and addressed as Mr Ebuka David Amaizu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known as SANGOSEKAN ADERONKE ADEBISI now wish to be known called and addressed as IBRAHIM ADERONKE OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS BELLO BISI OLUWAFUNKE

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ADEWOLE VICTOR SEGUN

IRUAFEMI NINA BEMIGHO

I formerly known as GIWA AHMED SALAU, GIWA HAMMED and GIWA HAMED SALAU now wish to be known and addressed as GIWA HAMMED SALAU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH BISI OLUWAFUNKE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS BELLO BISI OLUWAFUNKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as OJEDELE REMI now wish to be known called and addressed as OJEDELE REMI LAWRENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHINONYE STELLA AGUHIE I, formerly known as CHINONYE IBEKE now wish to be known called and addressed as CHINONYE STELLA AGUHIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as OMALE ISAH SAHEED now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEWOLE VICTOR SEGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as ADAROKAREN NINA BEMIGHO now wish to be known called and addressed as IRUAFEMI NINA BEMIGHO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NAJIB YUSUF ABUBAKAR

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known as NAJIB YUSIF now wish to be known called and addressed as NAJIB YUSUF ABUBAKAR. That my correct date of birth is 02/02/1992 and not 01/01/1992. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that UKPABIA CAESAR CHIEDOZIE and UDECHUKWU CAESAR CHIEDOZIE is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as UDECHUKWU UKPABIA CAESAR CHIEDOZIE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OLAWUWO RASHEEDAT OYINDAMOLA I, formerly known as RASHEEDAT AJIKE SALAMI now wish to be known called and addressed as OLAWUWO RASHEEDAT OYINDAMOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FADAIRO ANDREW OLUFUNSO OLUREMI I, formerly known as FADAIRO ANDREW OLUFUNSO now wish to be known called and addressed as FADAIRO ANDREW OLUFUNSO OLUREMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SOCIETY FOR AFRICAN COMPARATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH The general public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC] Abuja for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

APOCHI ONYEMOWO KATE

ALLI BALOGUN ISMAILA KAYODE I, formerly known as BISIOLU ISMAILA KAYODE now wish to be known called and addressed as ALLI BALOGUN ISMAILA KAYODE. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and the general public take note.

OBIENE GODSPOWER AYEBAEKIPREYE I, formerly known as OBIENE GODSPOWER now wish to be known called and addressed as OBIENE GODSPOWER AYEBAEKIPREYE All former documents remain valid. BANKS and the general public take note.

ONWUKA GLORY AHUNNA

To advocate and sensitize Africans and their leader on some transformation agenda on sustainable development and growth in all areas of human endeavors.

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CHIKWERENDU HARRISON CHIEMEKA I, formerly known as AKWATA CYRIL CHIEMEKA now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIKWERENDU HARRISON CHIEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IYANDA NOIMOT ASHANI I, formerly known as AGBAJELOLA TITILAYO now wish to be known called and addressed as IYANDA NOIMOT ASHANI. That my date of birth is 28 October 1956. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HAMIDU ADAM DJALLO

OCHOCHE JEREMIAH

I, formerly known as ADAM HAMIDO AMIDO now wish to be known called and addressed as HAMIDU ADAM DJALLO. That my date of birth is 23 January 1992 and not 09 January 1992. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as OCHOCHE JOSHUA AGABI now wish to be known called and addressed as OCHOCHE JEREMIAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly called and addressed MISS CHUKWUDORUO UDOKA ADAMEZIE PEACE now wish to be known called and addressed as OGU PEACE UDOKA ADAMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

GIWA HAMMED SALAU

I, formerly known as APOCHI ENE CATHERINE now wish to be known called and addressed as APOCHI ONYEMOWO KATE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS OWUAMA LUCKY CHINENYE

I, formerly known as MRS OWUAMA ROPHINA CHINENYE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS OWUAMA LUCKY CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that DURUZOECHI CHUKWUMA, DURUZOECHI UZOMA and DURUZOECHI UZOMA CHUKWUMA refer to one and same person but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as DURUZOECHI UZOMA CHUKWUMA. All former documents remain valid. IMSU, WAEC, BANKS and the general public take note

MOHAMMED OLANREWAJU ALIU I, formerly known as OLANREWAJU MOHAMMED now wish to be known called and addressed as MOHAMMED OLANREWAJU ALIU. That my date of birth is 19 August 1967. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NKPANAM ALPHONSUS SYLVESTER I, formerly known as SAMUEL ALPHONSIUS SYLVESTER now wish to be known called and addressed as NKPANAM ALPHONSUS SYLVESTER. That my date of birth is 22/12/1989.. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as ELUKPOSICHAMBER GLORY AHUNNA now wish to be known called and addressed as ONWUKA GLORY AHUNNA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Trustees are 1. Isimbabi Samaila Garba 2. Isimbabi Jibril Omukama 3. Isimbabi Aliyu Omeiza. Aims and Objectives

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed. Trustees

BLAZING GLOBAL LEADERS NETWORK

This is to inform the general public that the above named BODY has applied to the Corporate Affairs commission for registration under part C of Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990. Trustees are: 1. OJO EMMANUEL OLUDELE. 2. AKINLABI ADEMOLA OLUBAYO. 3. ADEKANMI MUWAGUN RAFIU. 4. AKINLABI TITILAYO FOLAKE. AIM AND OBJECTIVES. 1. To discover $ raise young business men and women with kingdom priority through seminars programs and mentoring. 2. To provide for the men and women by empowering them. Any Objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street , Maitama Abuja within 28days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

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SANNI THIBAT OLABISI I, formerly known as AKANBI THIBAT OLABISI now wish to be known called and addressed as SANNI THIBAT OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS UFONDU CHINONYE FAVOUR

YOHANNA KUMNAN DAVID

OLADOTUN OLUFUNKE ENIOLA

I, formerly known as KUMNAN D. YAHANNA now wish to be known called and addressed as YOHANNA KUMNAN DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. GOLD-MARIA ADAKOLE GRACE

COMFORT KELECHI LINUS

I, formerly known as MISS OFFONZE CHINONYE FAVOUR now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS UFONDU CHINONYE FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, former known and address as DURODOLA OLUFUNKE ENIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADOTUN OLUFUNKE ENIOLA. All former documents remain valid. GT Bank, other banks and general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADAKOLE GRACE MARIA SAMUEL ONYINAJUMA OGWA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. GOLD-MARIA ADAKOLE GRACE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS COMFORT KELECHI IGWE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as COMFORT KELECHI LINUS. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I, formerly known and addressed as OGBONNAYA VICTOR PRINCE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OGBONNAYA VICTOR OSINACHI. And my date of birth was wrongly written as 13th July 1990 instead of 19th July 1991. That my correct date of birth is 19 July 1991. General public/ authorities concerned should take note.

NICHOLAS MONJO PATRICK

OGUNLANA ALIMOT SHADIA

HAMMED RALPHELINA OLUWATOYOSI

I, formerly known as ADEGUN ALIMOT SHADIA now wish to be known called and addressed as OGUNLANA ALIMOT SHADIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known as ROBBIN RALPELINA OLUWATOYOSI now wish to be known called and addressed as HAMMED RALPHELINA OLUWATOYOSI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MISS NDUKWE IFEOMA EVELYN I, formerly known as MRS MOKA IFEOMA EVELYN now wish to be known called and addressed as MISS NDUKWE IFEOMA EVELYN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

WILLIAMS BOSE RONKE

CORRECTION OF NAME

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

ADEKUNLE GANIYAT OMOWUNMI

certify that my name was mistakenly written as SUNNY EFE IGHO instead of SUNDAY EJAIFE IGHOMITEDO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EMMANUELLA OLAJUMOKE AIGBODION

LOSS OF SYRIAN NATIONAL ID CARD

I, formerly known and addressed as EMMANUELLA JOHN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as EMMANUELLA OLAJUMOKE AIGBODION. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

This is to notify the general public of the loss of a Syrian National Identity Card with No.10335183 belonging to MR. SOUREN ANTRANIK HEKIMIAN. That the said National ID Card got lost in transit and all effort to locate such proved abortive. If found, please return to the nearest Police Station or call the Solicitor, F. N UDOM on 08023015842.

IHEMADU WISDOM OSINACHI I, formerly known and addressed as IHEMADU WISDOM STEVE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IHEMADU WISDOM OSINACHI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

RALPH-AKUNNA NKECHI JOY I, formerly known and addressed as, NKECHI AKUNNA, now wish to be known and addressed as, RALPH-AKUNNA NKECHI JOY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

HABIBAT ADEDOJA AMI I, formerly known and addressed as HABIBAT ADEJOKE AILERU and HABITAT ADEDOJA AILERU, now wish to be known and addressed as HABIBAT ADEDOJA AMI. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note. ISIORHO MICHAEL I, formerly known and addressed as Isorho Micheal Ochuko, Isiorho Michael Ochuko, Mike Ochuko Isiorho, and Isiorho Michael Ogheneochuko, now wish to be known and addressed as, Isiorho Michael. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

HOLY ISRAEL DELIVERANCE MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC] Abuja for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EBIKENIYE OMORO - Founder 3. YERE BALOGUN - Member

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2. EBREGBE JUDE - Secretary 4. SIBI TORE - Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To worship and serve God and to fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as set forth in Matthew 28:19-20. 2. To minister to the needs of the members and others as the church is able to do so. 3. To do any and all things related to and in connection with the carrying out of the object. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

NANA VISION INITIATIVE

On my BVN my name appears as ISAH YUSUF while on my bank account my name appears as ISAH YUSUF ANEIKAH. That i am the same person bearing both names. All documents bearing both the names remain mine and valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

BABASANNI ZAINAB

MR. GABRIEL AJIBOLA LASISI

JINADU JANET YETUNDE

I, formerly known and addressed as SANNIBABA MARIAM ZAINAB, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BABASANNI ZAINAB. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MR. GANIYU AJIBOLA LASISI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MR. GABRIEL AJIBOLA LASISI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JINADU ADIJAT YETUNDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JINADU JANET YETUNDE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AJALA OLUBUKOLA OLUKEMI

ALLENS MARY

THOMPSON ORHORHO HELEN

QUADRI KAZEEM OLUWAKEMI MISTURA

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINTAYO OLUBUKOLA OLUKEMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AJALA OLUBUKOLA OLUKEMI due to marriage. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALLENS MARY IKOKO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ALLENS MARY. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ORHORHO THOMPSON HELEN OJIOWI and ORHORHO THOMPSON HELEN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as THOMPSON ORHORHO HELEN. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED OLUWAKEMI MISTURA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as QUADRI KAZEEM OLUWAKEMI MISTURA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

UDEORAH NWAMAKA OPRAL

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OLAMIDE DAVID MARTINS

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBONNAYA VICTOR PRINCE, Now wish to be known and addressed as OGBONNAYA VICTOR OSINACHI. And my date of birth was wrongly written as 13th July 1990 instead of 19th July 1991. That my correct date of birth is 19 July 1991. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

Formerly UDEORAH OPRAL Now UDEORAH NWAMAKA OPRAL. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Abimbola Titi Akinmoji now wish to be known and Address as Abimbola Titi Adebara all for mer documents bearing my other names remain valid all authorities concern banks and general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KOLADE SHUAIB KAIGAMA , now wish to be known and addressed as OLAMIDE DAVID MARTINS. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. KALE TEGBO

ADEGUNLE ABIOLA HAUWA

AKUDO BIBIAN OBILOR

I formerly known and addressed as GIWA HAUWA AHMED , now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGUNLE ABIOLA HAUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKUDO BIBIAN . EMEROLE, now wish to be known and addressed as AKUDO BIBIAN OBILOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AGBENYEGA WINFRED

MRS. EKUNDAYO SHERIFAT TEMITAYO

I formerly known and addressed as AGBE WINFRED now wish to be known and addressed as AGBENYEGA WINFRED. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Miss .Ogundele Sherifat Temitayo ,now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs .Ekundayo Sherifat Temitayo. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known as AINA GANIYAT TAWEDE now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEKUNLE GANIYAT OMOWUNMI. That my date of birth is 06 March 1982.All former documents remain valid. ECOBANK, GTBANK and the general public take note.

PRECIOUS CHIMEZIE CHIOMA EMENEKWE I, formerly known and addressed as, MIRIAN CHIOMA EMENEKWE, and PRECIOUS CHIOMA EMENEKWE, now wish to be known and addressed as, PRECIOUS CHIMEZIE CHIOMA EMENEKWE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS. IPAH CHRISTIAN CHINWE LOVELYN

I, formerly known and addressed as, KALE ZORZOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. KALE TEGBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS. NLEMADIM QUEENSTA IJEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWIJA CHINWE LOVELYN, and MISS. DAVISON CHINWE LOVELYN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. IPAH CHRISTIAN CHINWE LOVELYN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

DAMBOLA OMOTOLA OLAMIDE

CHANGE OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

ADEWOLE MATTHEW

TAOFEEK YUSSUF IDOWU

I formerly known and addressed as RASHEED HAMZAT now wish to be known and addressed as HAMZAT ABDULRASHEED MODUPEFOLOHUN. My Date of birth was wrongly dated 2709-1986 ,while my correct date of birth is 11-09-1986. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known as BANKOLE MATTHEW wish to be known and addressed as ADEWOLE MATTHEW. All former documents remain valid General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TAOFEEK BAMIDELE ABIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as TAOFEEK YUSSUF IDOWU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OLARINDE OMOTOLA OLAMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as, DAMBOLA OMOTOLA OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

DIVINELY SAVED WORLD PRAYER MINISTRY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Vision Initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC] Abuja for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied for registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja, under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.JUMOKE ARIGBEDE (CHAIRMAN) 2. MAKINDE FLORENCE ADEDAYO (Secretary) 3. FASASI OLAYEMI ROTIMI 4. AMOO OLUSOLA ADEYOSOLA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. OLATUNBOSUN ADEMOLA SIMON, 2. OLATUNBOSUN JANETTE ABOSEDE and 3. AGBOOLA ADENIKE RACHAEL.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To equip the girl child with vocational skills thereby making them self reliant in the society. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication. Signed: Barrister Abimbola Oladimeji

I, formerly known and addressed as NICOLAS MONJO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NICHOLAS MONJO PATRICK. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To establish and maintain a place of worship for Almighty God, 2. To obey the great commission, to disciple and 3. raise leaders in the body of Christ, Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar - General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

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IREMIKWOR MARYROSE

NWATU PERPETUA NNEAMAKA

OCHIUDEO DOMINIC NOBS

I, formerly known and addressed as IKWOR OGONNA IREM, now wish to be known and addressed as IREMIKWOR MARYROSE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU PERPETUA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWATU PERPETUA NNEAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NGWU DOMINIC CHIELOZANA, now wish to be known and addressed as OCHIUDEO DOMINIC NOBS. My correct date of birth is 22nd Jan 1991. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHIBUZO EYIUCHE AMAKA

MRS GIWA BUNMI YETUNDE

ONWUMELU OLUOMA AMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as ONOH EYIUCHE AMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUZO EYIUCHE AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AYODELE BUNMI YETUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS GIWA BUNMI YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. Nigeria Immigration and Nigeria Embassy and General Public should please take note.

MRS ONUGWU CHIBUZO IJEOMA GLORIA

MRS AFUNDU CHINENYE MARTHA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIBUZO IJEOMA GLORIA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONUGWU CHIBUZO IJEOMA GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UGWUOZOR CHINENYE MARTHA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AFUNDU CHINENYE MARTHA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

OLUCHI LUCY OBASI

I, formerly known and addressed as UMEODUAGU OLUOMA AMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as ONWUMELU OLUOMA AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. MRS EUCHARIA NDUMMA CHUKWUMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EUCHARIA NDUMMA EGWUMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EUCHARIA NDUMMA CHUKWUMA. All former documents remain valid. US Embassy and General Public should please take note.

MRS NWAFOR CHINAZO MERCY I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBASI CHINAZO MERCY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWAFOR CHINAZO MERCY . All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note. MONDAY MKPUMA I, formerly known and addressed as NKUME FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as MONDAY MKPUMA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

JOSEPHINE UDUMMA OGBONNAYAOGO

I, formerly known and addressed as SILAS NDU now wish to be known and addressed as NDU SILAS SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

CHRISTIANA CHIGOZIE OPARA

MRS ODUNZE OGOCHUKWU ANTHONIA

I, formerly known and addressed as FAITH CHIGOZIE ONUKAGU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTIANA CHIGOZIE OPARA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

KEREKE CHAMBERLIN

MKPUMA NWABUEZE EZEKIEL

I, formerly known and addressed as AYIS ALBERT, now wish to be known and addressed as KEREKE CHAMBERLIN. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NKPUMA NWABUEZE EZEKIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as MKPUMA NWABUEZE EZEKIEL. My correct date of birth is 21/07/1982. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

UDOH IME EKERETE

NWAFOR CHIDIMMA JULIET

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUCHI NNENNA OBASI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUCHI LUCY OBASI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAFOR CHIDIMMA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAFOR CHIDIMMA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as EZE MATHEW that I now wish to add OKEKE to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as EZE OKEKE MATHEW. My correct of birth is 1st Oct. 1090. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

AKHABUE FESTUS

The wrong name is Olapade Lukman Akanmu Correct Name: Akanmu Lukman Olapade.General public should take note.

Formerly FESTUS PETER Now AKHABUE FESTUS . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly OLATUNJI MOHAMMED ADEYEMI Now ALABI MUHAMMED ADEYEMI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

AJIBOYE LUKMAN ADESOJI

PETER EMMANUEL INISOR

EJIEKPE STELLA NWAYISUNDAY

CHUKWU QUEENETH NKECHI

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GBADAMOSI OMOLABAKE ADERAYO

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

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AYOADE OLUBUKOLA MONSURAT

EJENAVI JOY AGHOGHO

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ISRAEL EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI

MRS. CHINAKA, SILVER OLAMMA.

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, October 12, 2017

MBAISE CONNECT GLOBAL INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. TRUSTEES: 1. MR. CHARLES CHIMA CARLOS EJERENWA - PRESIDENT 2. ENGR. ANTHONY OKEAHIALAM CHIDOZIE 3. MR TONY NWARU UCHENNA - GEN.SECRETARY. 4. BARR. UCHECHUKWU PASCAL OBILOR 5. PROF. ADI ALPHEUS BONGO CHIMAEZE 6. CHIEF TEDDY ALOZIE E. 7. ENGR. ONYEGBULE OKECHUKWU MCANTHONY. 8. CHIEF CHIDUBEM ORJI. 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.

SAINTS HOLINESS CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NORRISON QUAKERS ( SAN ) CHAIRMAN 2. BADERIN QUAKERS - SECRETARY 3. OLATOKUNBO FATAI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVISE AND ASSISTANCE AND SEEK REMEDIES FOR VICTIMS OF INJUSTICE INCLUDING THE POOR, WOMEN, WORKERS AND CHILDREN IN THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RIGHTS 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: EZEJI GLORIA 08038769236

BASIC ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied for registration to the corporate affairs commission, Abuja for change of trustees under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1.OKEBUGWU AMAECHI MICHAEL. 2.OKEBUGWU OLUCHI J.(GENERAL OVERSEER) 3.DIKE OBIOMA JONATHAN - SECRETARY. 4.APIAFI IBIERE SAMUEL. 5.CHIJOKE SAMUEL OKEGBWU.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKUBOYE YOMI JULIUS 2. OMOSEEBI ABIMBOLA AUGUSTINE 3. OYELAMI JOSEPHINE OLUFUNMI 5. ALEBIOSU OLUSOLA MUIBAT 6. OKUNADE ABAYOMI ADEDAYO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO PREACH UNDILUTED WORD OF GOD 2.TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY OF MANKIND BY PREACHING THE WORD OF HOLINESS 3.TO EXPAND THE GOSPEL TO THE WORLD AND BRING MEN TO KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS 4.PRAYERS 5.COUNSELING 6.HEALING 7.PROPHETIC MESSAGES 8.DELIVERANCE FOR THE OPPRESSED.

Aims and objectives 1. To create employment and remedial source of income through rabbit farming 2. To create awareness about the benefits of rearing and consuming rabbit meat 3. To make rabbit by-product the most used fertilizers by farmers 4. To make rabbit farming less capital intensive 5. To bring rabbit meat commercially to the market and compete with other livestocks such as birds, pigs and fishes 6. To be a link between the Federal Government and rabbit farmers across the country 7. To make rabbit farming more acceptable more than any other livestocks

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.

Any objection to this change of trustees should be forwarded to the registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B. 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Signed: SECRETARY

VATIDAVA AIDS FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TIMOTHY ZIRA YOHANNA 2.JOSHUA BULUS KWAGHE 3. RHODA ZIRA YOHANNA 4. RAHAB WESLEY WAYAS 5. YAKUBU SAILU ILIYA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANA, GODSWILL EKPENYONG 2. ANA, JOY GODSWILL 3. GEORGE, EMMANUEL AKPAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

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

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

MODESO DIVINE ORPHANAGE & LESS PRIVILLAGE INITIATIVE

OUR LORD BANQUET FIRE PRAYER MINISTRY INT’L

TRUSTEES: 1. REJOICE MOSES 2. GODWIN AMEH 3. BITRUS YABBA 4. BARNABAS MUGANA 5. MATHEW JOHN 6. MOSES ERIOKAN 7. AMOS WILLIAMS

GOD’S PERFECT IMPRINT MINISTRY

AMBASSADOR FOR THE SENSITIZATION & UNITY OF ONE NIGERIA ORGANISATION

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE IN NIGERIA 2. TO PROMOTE NIGERIA BY BEING AN AMBASSADOR AND SENSITISING THE YOUTHS ON THE NEED TO LIVE IN PEACE AND UNITY WITH ONE ANOTHER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. LENEKE LEADER ANDY 2. LAWAN AHMED 3. AHMADU HUSSAINI ISA 4. MA’ AZU ILIYASU 5. ADAMU ABDULLAHI ADAYI 6. SIDDIQ BILKISU ABUBAKAR 7. YAKUBU JOEL 8. JOHN STEPHEN 9. DAUDA ABDULLAHI BELEL

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHAIRMAN SECRETARY PRO MEMBER MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CAMPAIGN AGAINST AND REDUCE THE MENACE OF DRUG ABUSE AND RELATED ISSUES AMONG YOUTHS. 2. TO AFFILIATE WITH INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND STATE NGOS WITH SIMILAR OBJECTIVES.

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE THE GENERAL PUBLIC 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PRINCE OTIS ROBINSON ~ CHAIRMAN 2. MS OWUNABO CHRISTIANA 3. ALHAJI NASIRU YAKUB 4. ISENAME OMOMIA ALFRED~SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED

RABBIT FARMERS ASSOCIATION NIGERIA (RAFAN)

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE FOUNDATION

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8. STELLA MOSES BASU 9. GAGUH ISRAEL 10. SARAH TIMOTHY 11. KOMO JOHN 12. KEFAS WAKILI 13. NUHU YUSUF 14. NUMSHI JOHN 15. YAKUBU RIFKATU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST ORPHANS AND LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO GENERAL PUBLIC 3. TO SENSITISE PUBLIC AGAINST DRUG ABUSE 4. TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH AND WOMEN TO BE SELF RELIANT 5. TO SENSITISE PUBLIC ABOUT GIRL CHILD ABUSE 6. TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE 7. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

VICTORIA OMONZELE EGBE 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. TRUSTEES 1 IWU LILIAN AIGB0V0 2 AKHIGBE JMOY IYEN 3 AKHIGBE EMMANUEL 4 UUJAMHAN PATRICIA EKANIYERE 5. EGBE CORDELIA OFURE 6 IKEJIMBA MAUREEN NKECHI 7 OKODUWA JOSEPHINE 8 UGBODAGA PETER FEMI 9 NDUBUISI THERESA UCHENNA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 . UGWU KENNETH OKWUDILI 2. UGWU CHIOMA PROMISE 3. MARTINA CHIEKUE ONOH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO DELIVER AND MINISTER THE WORD OF GOD 2. TO SERVE AS A CENTRE FOR LIBERATING, DIRECTING AND POINTING MEN TO GOD 3. TO PROVIDE AVENUE FOR ALL MANKIND TO WORSHIP THE LIVING GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SALVATION THROUGH FAITH IN CHRIST MINISTRY INT’L THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EVANG. USMAN DANIEL MUMUNI - CHAIRMAN 2. DEACONESS ABIODUN OMOLARA OGUNKANMI - SECRETARY 3.EVANG. EZINWA CHUKWUMA OGOZI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 CARE FOR THE ELDERLY 2 FACILITATION OF HEALTH CARE FOR ALL IN THE COMMUNITY 3 ALTERNATE HOUSING FACILITY FOR ABANDONED ELDERLY. 4 COUNSELLING & SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE FOR ALL ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION,PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT,OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET, MAITAMA,P.M.B 198, GARKI, ABUJA,WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. 2. TO ESTABLISH SCHOOLS, WORSHIP/PRAYER RETREAT CENTER, ORPHANAGE HOME, MEDICAL CENTER, VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL AND PRAYER MOUNTAINS. 3. TO ORGANIZE PRAYER/DELIVERANCE RETREAT, CRUSADE, WORKSHOP/SEMINARS IN PRINT AND ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRONICS MEDIA WITH THE AIM OF ENCOURAGING PEOPLE IN THE LORD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IREGBEYEN A. JOHN

AFRICAN MINISTERS REFORMATION 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. SOUMAHORO AMARA. 2. DIALLO ASMAOU. 3. GREGORY OSHOK OLOMEKHOR.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR ONYEMAECHI FIDELIS - GENERAL OVERSEER. 2. PASTOR MRS GRACE NWORIE - SECRETARY. 3. MR. SUNDAY NWORIE - TREASURER. 4. MISS PRINCESS FEDELIS - PRO. 5. MR CHIKAODI NWAKPO - MEMBER.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE POOR AND NEEDY.

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. TO PROVIDE HUMANIZATION SERVICES TO GOSPEL MINISTERS. 2. TO TRAIN AND DEVELOP MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOD-GIVEN GOALS.

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.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: D. A. MOMOH ESQ.

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE EFIOK OFFIONG MBABA - CHAIRMAN. 2. DR. GODLINESS OKOKON UMOH - SECRETARY.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, October 12, 2017

FG May implement no work no pay policy Idu Jude and Agency reports

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federal government has decided to implement the “No Work No Pay Rule” with regards to industrial disputes. The decision, according to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige was taken at the meeting of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, which held Wednesday inside the council chamber, State House Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dr. Ngige, who addressed journalists after the meet-

disclosed this to state house correspondents at the end of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting Adewole said a technical committee had been set up to look at the Yayale Ahmed report on the health sector. The report was the outcome of a panel set up by former President Goodluck Jonathan to look into “un-

healthy rivalries” among healthcare professionals. While submitting the report, Ahmed, a former head of the service of the federation, had said the panel identified 50 areas of conflict after receiving memoranda and interacting with about 40 professional bodies in the public health sector.

UKAEGBU VICTORIA NGOZI

ROTIMI GRACE

CHANGE OF NAME & CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

have them do so. He said the ministry will look at the constitution of all unions and make sure that elected officials do not stay permanently in office. The minister said the common rule is that all union officials are not transferred out of their stations and some people have taken advantage to avoid going to places where their services may be needed. The Nigerian health and educational terrain was recently hit by a series strikes embarked on by key unions that nearly brought the affected sectors to their

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ABIGAIL WESEU ARCHIBOY

SUNDAY CALISTER

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knees. In like manner, the Federal Government also is putting up measures to ensure that public service from engaging in private practice, such as preventing resident doctors from owning or working in order private hospitals. The minister of health, Proffessor Isaac Adewale,

ing, said the decision followed a recent spate of strike actions by some industrial unions across the country. He said while any employee who goes on strike will not be paid for the period they stayed away from work, “the period of strike is also non-pensionable. This is because of the industrial crisis we suffered in the last two months.” The Labour Minister also announced that the government has decided to “fish out all labour unions that have no term limits for their elected officials” and

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Fake drugs now threat to global public health - NAFDAC Stories by Angela Onwuzoo

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has raised the alarm over the health implications of substandard and falsified medical products, describing it as a threat to global public health. Acting Director-General of NAFDAC, Mr. Ademola Mogbojuri, who raised the alarm, said the health implications of consumption of fake drugs and food products were dire and could lead to possible death, hence, warning counterfeiters to put an end to their actions or face the law. Fake and falsified medicinal products, he said, could lead to treatment failure, unnecessary rise in treatment cost, development of resistance, loss of confidence in the healthcare system and may ultimately, result in fatality and death. Mogbojuri noted that counterfeiting has become a serious threat to global public health, stressing that the fight against the nefarious act requires sustained action by both governmental and non-governmental bodies. The Acting Director-Gen-

cious and quality medical products across the globe. Earlier, the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, said the Federal Government would soon be introducing drug Coordinated Wholesale Centres (CWCs) to check the menace of fake and falsified medical products in the country, while warning that by 31st of December 2018, all open drug markets would be permanently shut. Adewole said the new measure is designed to allow drugs to be sourced directly from the importers or manufacturers down to the end users, instead of buying drugs from the open drug markets. According to the minister, the Federal Ministry of Health had already developed a National Drug Guidelines R-L: Ag. DG. NAFDAC, Mr. Ademola Magboguri, facilitator NAFDAC, WHO Workhop, Pernette Pour- Distribution dillion Esteve and AC Joint examinations Centre, Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Wharf, Yahaya O. (NDDG) in 2012 to address Idris at the NAFDAC WHO Stakeholders workshop on the prevention, detection & response to substan- the unsatisfactory chaotic dard and falsified medical products. drug distribution system eral spoke in Lagos during actions with international problem, he suggested of the country. “Coordinated Wholesale a stakeholders workshop organisations to reduce to that WHO should establish Centres to accommodate organised by NAFDAC the barest minimum the among its member states, open market medicines in collaboration with the menace of substandard a mechanism on substansellers have been approved World Health Organisa- and falsified medical prod- dard, spurious falsely laand are being developed in tion (WHO), with the ucts in Nigeria, Mogbojuri belled, falsified and counLagos, Onitsha, Aba and theme: “The prevention, stated that single and iso- terfeit medical products, Detection and Response of lated interventions would following its Resolution Kano and CWCs will comSubstandard and Falsified not effectively address the 65:19 in May, 2012, to pro- mence operation by January 1st, 2019”, he added. Medical Products.” issue. mote public health, access Calling for coordinated To further tackle the to affordable, safe, effica-

Nigeria, health partners to treat 1.5m missing TB cases The mouth is a very essential part of the body and as such should be properly taken care of. As a human, it is necessary to take care of the body, including the mouth often described as gateway to the body. Global Health Partners and Implementers from 13 countries - including Nigeria - with a high burden of Tuberculosis (TB) have launched a programme to find and treat 1.5 million missing cases of TB by the end of 2019. The new initiative is important in stopping the spread of TB and reaching the global goal of ending TB as an epidemic by 2030. A statement by Ibon Villelabeitia, Communications Specialist, Global Fund, said the new effort seeks to support a combination of innovative and targeted programmes to pro-

mote better use of data and approaches to find more missing cases of TB. The 13 countries to implement the programme include Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Tanzania, Ukraine, Kenya, Mozambique and India. According to the statement, the decision is a fall-out from the 48th Union World Conference on Lung Health in Guadalajara, Mexico. It said that every year, 10.4 million people get sick with TB, which is a preventable and curable disease. “Of those individuals, 40 percent do not even receive care; they are `missed’ by health systems after failing to be diagnosed, treated or reported. “The result is that many will die or continue to be sick

and transmit the disease or, if treated with improper drugs, contribute to the growing menace of drug resistance,’’ the statement said. The statement quoted Dr Eliud Wandwalo, Senior Disease Coordinator, TB, Global Fund, as saying: “Urgent action is needed to break the transmission cycle of TB and drug-resistant TB to save millions of lives. “It is also to achieve the global goal of ending TB as an epidemic by 2030; the longer the delay in finding the missed cases, the longer it will take to reach set global targets.’’ Dr Sahu Suvanand, the Deputy Executive Director of Stop TB Partnership, said: “This is a great opportunity for all of us to support countries in finding the missing people with TB. These are people who have been so far left behind in some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations.

Avon HMO introduces new health plans In a bid to deepen healthcare penetration across the customer divide, Avon HMO, Nigeria’s leading Health Maintenance Company has recently introduced new health plans to leverage technology and drive affordable and quality healthcare in Nigeria. The new plans which include Life Starter, Couples’ Plan, Life Plus, Premium Life and Boss, are designed to cater for the healthcare needs of customers across various stages of their lives. According to the MD/CEO, Avon HMO, Mrs. Adesimbo Ukiri, the introduction of the new plans is informed by observable gaps in the market for products tailored to ad-

dress the particular needs of market segments which do not fit into traditional market models, particularly, in the face of Nigeria’s emerging middle class and SME economies. “Since we came into the market about four years ago, Avon HMO has been at the forefront of offering innovative subscription plans that enhance the experience of Nigerians across the healthcare value chain. “Avon is synonymous with many firsts and what we have done this time is to expand the plans on our bouquet so Nigerians have more options to choose from in meeting their specific healthcare needs”.

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NDLEA arrests 19 suspected drug traffickers at Lagos airport

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo and Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏ The National Drug Law En-

forcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) has arrested 19 suspects and seized a total of 14.030 kilogrammes of controlled and prohibited drugs in the last three months. These seizures consist of 2.575 Kilograms of Cocaine, 5.100 Kilograms of Heroin, 6.615 Kilograms of Methamphetamine, 73.440 Kilograms of Ephedrine, 66.300 Kilograms of Cannabis sativa and three (3) abandoned seizures. The arrests and seizures were recorded within the period of the implementation of the Federal Government executive order on ease of doing business, it was learnt.

Spokesman of NDLEA, Jonah Achema disclosed these yesterday even as he denied allegations of extortion of passengers leveled against officers and men of the Lagos Airport command in some quarters. He clarified that despite the implementation of the executive order which is now in place at the airport and which bars baggage checked inside the airport terminal hall, the NDLEA has a mandate as stipulated in its Act to have operational presence at all entry and exit points, MMIA inclusive. The spokesman also stressed that the agency would not shield any officer found wanting in its duty post, noting that the allegation that some officers extort passengers at the airport was not substantiated. “It must be noted that the Agency has never and will never shield

any officer found wanting if there is any established evidence of misconduct against such an officer and not on account of idle allegations as in this case”, he said. Achema added, “The Agency, no doubts, sees the Media as a critical stakeholder in the efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks and ultimately defeat the criminal drug entrepreneurs. It is through a mutually reinforcing relationship between the Agency and the Media that this laudable goal can be achieved Meanwhile the agency has revealed that it will henceforth arrest and prosecute any patent medicine dealer who sells or stock controlled drugs and stimulants in their shops. The NDLEA Enugu State Commander, Dr Anthony Ohanyere, said this in a seminar organized by the agency in conjunction

with the National Association of Proprietors of Patent Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED) on Tuesday in Enugu. Ohanyere stressed on the reasons why patent medicine dealers should not dispense controlled drugs and stimulants. He noted that the agency had made it clear to all that it would arrest and prosecute any patent medicine dealer engaging in sales and distribution of controlled drugs as part of the NDLEA’s national security mandate. “Ignorance of the law is no excuse in law. “However, we observed that there are a lot of ignorant patent medicine dealers so we need to come and be part of the seminar to make it clear even with local language that they should not sell, dispense or distribute controlled drugs and stimulants under any guise.

L-R: Director, Agricultural Services, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Abiola Ayoade; General Manager, British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), Lolade Johnson-Agiri; Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Food Security, Hon. Ganiyu Sanni; Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya and Executive Director, BATNF, Abimbola Okoya, during the Walk for Food Security in Ikeja, Lagos State... recently.

28 News CCC Idunnu Joshua Parish holds 2017 Adult Harvest, Oct.15 ÏÏÏ The 2017 Adult Harvest of Celestial Church of Christ, Idunnu Joshua Parish holds on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the church’s auditorium. According to the Shepherd in charge, Prophet (Dr.) Abraham Oyebanji while speaking with journalists invites the general public to come and rejoice with him. Many activities were lined up for the Adult Harvest. Court orders Company to vacate family land A High Court of Ogun State sitting in Ota has granted possession of a parcel of land in Ayede Village, Pakoto in Ifo Local Government of the state to the Adebiyi Family. The family had dragged the occupant of the land Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited before the court claiming ownership of the said land and praying the court for an order of possession, as well as a perpetual injunction restraining the defendant. After series of hearings, Justice O. Ogunfowora held that the claimants were the rightful owners of the land and therefore were entitled to a statutory right of occupancy. The court admitted evidence of the claimants which showed the family history of ownership of the land from the first settlers, Afiroko and Subotun who migrated from Olota family house in Ago Oko in Abeokuta. The court also heard evidence that the first settlers were the forefathers of the present Adebiyi family.

Anyigba bubbles with Glo Mega Music concert ÏÏÏ

Uncommon entertainment ignited the university community of Anyigba, Kogi State, last Saturday as the flagship show, the Glo Mega Music Nationwide Tour, held at the sports field of Kogi State University. Attendees from the university community and environs trooped out to the venue of the show early to participate in the fun, where the duo of Juliet Ibrahim and Mercy Johnson-Okojie thrilled the audience as comperes. With thumping feet, sundry dance moves and catcalls, the mammoth crowd savoured the show, as DJ Tops serenaded them while different categories of contestants took to the stage for freestyle rapping and dancing competitions.

Runtown, the dance hall master, flagged the show proper, belting out some of his hit tunes Kolabo, Fijo Gbowo, Emergency, Baby Answer, Bend Down Pause and Superwoman. Omawumi, the Na who I Go Ask crooner, was the second act and she was splendid in her performance as she treated the crowd to danceable Kokoma Bonsue, Somori and As I dey tracks. She was followed by another female vocalist, Yemi Alade, who also gave the audience pulsating stage performance with her equally talented band members. Her Ferrari track got the audience yearning for more. Mama exponent, Kiss Daniel, took the show several notches higher with his No Be You track,

which transformed the hall into a dance club as all attendees took to their feet dancing and cheering. The Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya, and the African Queen Singer, Innocent Idibia, a.k.a. Tuface, wrapped up the evening of sublime fun with above par performance that satiated the crowd and left them asking for more. Commenting on the show, an attendee, Anka Samuel, enthused that “no other company could have done this apart from Globacom, and it is a welcome development that Glo is coming to our school for the second time in three weeks”. The next stop for the show is Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt. Glo subscribers in that locality who

are willing to attend the show are expected to have used up to N2,000 recharge card for voice or data within the last one month and to text “MUSIC PORT HARCOURT” to the short code 207. Cultural icon celebrates Egbe Osun and Ifa festival One of the female pioneers and advocates of traditional cultural practices in Nigeria, Chief (Mrs.) Osunnike Olosunde Ewenla, will celebrate 2017 Egbe Osun festival from October 23, 2017. Madam Osunnike Ewenla, the Chief Priest of Ijo Egbe Gbemi Ifa Orisha parapo, also Iya Oosa of Amikanle is a multi-talented woman also vast in cultural practices. Speaking with journalists recently at her residence, she ad-

vised Nigerians to retrace their steps to the good old cultural practices for modernity. ”My advice to Nigerians is to go back to our practices so that the country will not get worse. We must make sure the country did not get worse before we fix it. We need to go back to our deities and accord them their due recognition in order to find lasting solution to the myriad of problems facing the country. Speaking further, Iya Oosa also advocated for traditional way to serve as alternative to oath of office for Nigerian politicians, even in courts. Public office holders know that if they swear by any deity it will require them to live by the truth. They know our deities don’t tolerate lies and deceits.

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EXTRATIME

AFCON Qualifiers stop Eagles Asian friendlies

he Super Eagles of Nigeria planned Friendly games in Asia against probably South Korea and China has been called off according to a representative of the match agent of the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) . A representative of Eurodata, the match agents in charge of the Super Eagles friendly games said plans were already at an advance stage to play

two games in Asia with China and South Korea the most likely option. However the plans have now been cancelled as the FIFA free day for the month of March will be when the Super Eagles will take on Seychelles in the race to be at AFCON 2019. ” The games in Asia are as good as off unless CAF postpones the AFCON 2019 Quali-

fiers, because FIFA rules says you can play games during the international break as long as the distance is not more than 5 hours”, the representative told Owngoalnigeria.com. ” Nigeria are away to Seychelles in the AFCON 2019 Qualifiers , hence the planned friendly games in March won’t hold anymore. Already talks have taken place with China and South Korea but the games are now off”.

Udom Redeems N65 Million Pledge to Akwa United players

Use recovered loot for world cup - Senate All stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports

he Senate has joined in the call for Nigeria to ensure a befitting representation of Africa at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia following the Super Eagles’ victory at the Group B of the continent’s qualifying series. In particular, the Senate says qualification should not be the end to the country’s ambition. The Upper Chamber of the National Assembly believes the team would do well at the World

Cup if the Federal Government invested in their campaign. Speaking on the Eagles’ victory over Zambia, Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, Obinna Ogba said the team deserved further encouragement from the Federal Government to prepare adequately for the World Cup. Senator Samuel Anyanwu from Imo East Senatorial district, who observed that Nigeria had a history of under-funding her players, suggested that the Federal Government should use recovered loots to fund Super

Eagles. He said: “Mr. President, distinguished colleagues, Nigeria has always been qualifying, but paucity of funds has always been an issue despite wonderful performances like these. “I want to suggest that stolen funds recovered by the Federal Government should be used to fund the Super Eagles.”Senate President, Bukola Saraki also urged the sports ministry to ensure early release of funds for Super Eagles’ preparation for the World Cup. Saraki, who berated the Nigeria

Football Federation (NFF) over mismanagement of funds released to the Federation by FIFA, regretted that issues of funding had led to unpleasant occurrences, including threats to boycott games at international competitions. “As we all know, when you qualify for World Cup, FIFA releases a significant amount of money to NFF and over the years the money has been squandered which is about $10 billion. It is important that NFF judiciously manage the funds,” Saraki said.

10 clubs to vie for pre-season Gold Cup

he organizers of the annual Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament have invited teams from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL) and Nationwide League One (NLO) for the fifth edition of the prestigious football event scheduled to hold from November 15 to 24 at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin. Lobi Stars Football Club emerged winners of the last edition after beating Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM FC) 5-4 on penalties in the

final in Ijebu-Ode after full time ended goalless. According to the General Coordinator of the tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, the fifth edition promises to be bigger and more competitive with invitation extended to Rivers United Football Club. The invited teams for the prestigious pre-season tournament are the defending champions, Lobi Stars, Remo Stars, MFM FC, Crown FC, Kastina United, Kwara United, Niger Tornadoes FC, FC Ebedei, Rivers United, and ABS FC.

Shamsudeen revealed the plans, strategy and prizes to be won at the end of the competition in an interview session with the media team of the pre-season event. “We’ve sent invitation letter to clubs, and we’re doing everything to ensure we make the tournament more glamorous with a cash prize for the winner, runners up, a giant gold trophy, silver trophy and gold and silver medals. The last edition was a huge success for us and all the participated teams.” “The media coverage and the sup-

port from the media was massive hence, we like to appreciate everyone who supported the project as we look forward to another remarkable preseason event.” He noted that the teams are expected to play 4 group matches with the first two teams with highest number of points qualifying for the semi-finals. “The tournament will be of high level and is basically to ignite the spirit of the game and to also help the teams test their players before the league season proper,” Shamsudeen said.

yo — At last, the Akwa Ibom State government has redeemed its pledge to Akwa United players when they won the Federation Cup in 2015.Governor Udom Emmanuel had pledged to give cash reward to the 2015 winning team, but payment was, however, delayed due to crisis following discontent from some members of the team, who felt cheated. Presenting the cheques to the players, management and staff in his office, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr. Monday Uko, thanked the governor for redeeming the pledge in spite of the financial difficulties the state was passing through. Uko commended the players for their peaceful conduct despite the delay in redeeming the pledge by the state government.”We must thank Governor Udom Emmanuel for redeeming his promise as a promise keeper. We owe him gratitude for his keen interest in the affairs of Akwa United FC,” he said. The commissioner urged the players to continue to be of good conduct as the state government placed the welfare of players in high priority.The former Chairman of the Club, Mr. Nse Ube, received a cheque of N2million, 34 players received cheques ranging between N500,000 to N1.8million, while the least among the staff received a cheque of N100,000. Responding on behalf of the team, Mr. Ube thanked the governor and government of Akwa Ibom State for redeeming the pledge.He attributed the 2015 success to God’s favour and grace and commended the players for support given him during his tenure as the chairman of the club.

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It would´ve been crazy if Argentina missed World Cup - Messi All stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports

at-trick hero Lionel Messi said it would have been “crazy” if Argentina did not qualify for the World Cup after he guided the two-time champions to next year’s tournament.

Outside of the CONMEBOL qualification places and on the brink of elimination, Messi scored three goals as Argentina overcame Ecuador 3-1 in Quito and secured a berth at Russia 2018 on Tuesday. Occupying sixth position prior to kick-off, Argentina’s hopes of at

least claiming a play-off spot were dealt a major blow when they conceded after just 38 seconds. But five-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi saved the day, scoring twice in the first half and again just past the hour-mark to see Argentina – runners-up in 2014 – to their 12th successive World Cup.

Barcelona prepares another Coutinho bid

arcelona are ready to reignite their interest in Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho during the January transfer window, although chief executive Oscar Grau insists the LaLiga leaders must sell to buy. Coutinho handed in a transfer request at Liverpool, who reportedly rebuffed three bids from Barca during the closing weeks of the window – the last of which was understood to have

come in at £119million. Barca director Albert Soler claimed Liverpool attempted to broker a 200m sale on deadline day, only for the Catalan giants to balk at the price. Reports this week suggested Soler would step away from footballing duties at Camp Nou and, speaking at a news conference to announce Barcelona’s latest financial results, Grau insisted a move for Brazil midfielder Coutinho was still on the

agenda. “We are ready for buying Coutinho in the winter market or any player the technical staff requests,” he said. “But it is important to adjust ourselves, so if there have to be arrivals there must be exits as well.” Grau announced Barcelona’s income to have reached 708m for the 2016-17 season, with a record budget of €897m in place for 2017-18. Neymar’s world record departure to Paris Saint-

Germain for 222m in August did much to swell the coffers and Grau outlined how Barca benefited from the windfall. “We must forget about the price paid for Neymar last summer,” he added. “After taxes we received about €188m in income and a direct financial impact on the club’s treasury of €144m.”

Panama declares national holiday after historic World Cup qualification

anama’s president has declared Wednesday a national holiday after the country secured World Cup qualification for the first time in their history. Hernan Dario Gomez’s men looked set to miss out on even an intercontinental play-off spot as they were level 1-1 with Costa Rica in Panama City, the hosts having equalised as Gabriel Torres’ closerange effort cancelled out Johan Venegas’ opener for Costa Rica. That effort proved controversial as the ball

looked to have failed to cross the line, but it appeared it would be inconsequential with the draw not enough to overhaul United States and Honduras beating Mexico 3-2. But, three minutes from time, Roman Torres sent Estadio Rommel Fernandez into delirium, the defender bursting on to a header forward and lashing the ball home to make history for Panama at the expense of USA, who lost 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago. Panama progress to the finals, while Honduras’ victory sends them into a play-off with Australia, and president Juan Carlos Varela has elected to let the country celebrate the historic moment for a further 24 hours. Juan Carlos Varela posted on Twitter: “The voice of the people has been heard; celebrate this historic day for Panama. Tomorrow [Wednesday] is a national holiday. “It is a historic day for the country. Tomorrow will be free for the public and private sector workers. “On a national holiday, also classes are suspended at the country’s private and public schools, celebrate family.”

ruce Arena said the United States should not be staying home for the 2018 World Cup as the under-fire head coach accepted responsibility for the country’s failure to qualify. USA failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1986 after suffering a shock 2-1 loss at Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. It was a match to forget for the Americans, who were third before kick-off but finished fifth and outside of the qualifying places in CONCACAF following wins for rivals Panama and Honduras. Speaking after USA’s capitulation as they attempted to secure an eighth successive World Cup berth, Arena said: “Clearly we are very disappointed. We had everything there for us today. No excuses for us not getting a second goal and coming away with at least a point. “It’s a blemish for us. We should not be staying at home for this World Cup and I take responsibility. “It never mattered to us the scores of the other games. We failed on the day. No excuses. We failed today. We should have walked off this field with at least a point. “It’s clearly good for CONCACAF that it was such a competitive go at it this time around. Certainly Mexico have been the dominant team in the Hexagonal. Costa Rica proved to be of quality. And the teams that finished third [Panama], fourth [Honduras] and fifth [USA] were pretty inconsistent throughout the campaign.” As for his team, who conceded twice in the first half following Omar Gonzalez’s own goal and Alvin Jones’ stunner before teenage sensation Christian Pulisic reduced the deficit after the break, Arena added: “It was a poor first half. “Certainly a few fortunate goals. Outstanding second goal. Unfortunate first goal. And a half where we didn’t play well. Started the second half in good shape. Give our opponent credit. They played well. They played hard on the day. They won a lot of individual battles against us and they deserve all the credit for their win. “Our centre-backs were not confident enough with the ball. Our forwards were not able to hold the ball. They did a poor job there.

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Equities trading sustain losses with 0.34% decline Ï L ƏƗè ƆƌƆ Ɛ Co of N/ Nigeria, Linkage lead gainers ÏyƈƐ Ƈ ƌè n ƈƒƆƏ ƈƐƕ Press, others lose Afolabi Adesola Equities Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange declined further on Wednesday, as major market indicators i.e. the All Share Index (ASI) and the Market Capitalisation dropped 0.34 percent to close the day at 36,652.82 points and N12.617 trillion respectively. This represents the second consecutive trading day wherein the lead indices closed in the negative territory The All-Share Index fell by 123.8 points to 36,652 compared to a decline of 55.33 points recorded in the previous session; while the market capitalisation fell by N42.6 billion, as against a depreciation of N19.04 billion recorded on Tuesday. The day’s market performance was poor despite growth recorded in 3 out of 5 major sectoral indices. The NSE’s industrial, insurance and oil & gas indices appreciated 0.15, 2.35 and 0.63 per cent respectively, However, a decline of 1.08 per cent and 0.15 per cent recorded in the NSE’s consumer goods and banking indices contributed significantly to the 0.34 per cent decline recorded in the ASI on Wednesday. The price movement chart indicated theta market breadth recorded no change from the previous session, as 19 gainers remained paired against 19 losers. Vitafoam led the loser’s chart with a decline of 5 per cent to close at N2.66 per share. Law Union and Rocks came next with a decline of 4.71 per cent to close at 81 kobo; and University Press Limited (UPL) depreciated 4.67 per cent to close at N2.45 per share.

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Elumelu charges FG on SMEs, creative sectors Afolabi Adesola

The Chairman of African proprietary investment company, Heirs Holdings, Tony O. Elumelu, CON has called on the Federal Government to prioritise SMEs, the Creative Sector and access to electricity to drive job creation, inclusive growth and the diversification of the economy. He made this call while speaking on the topic: “Opportunities, Productivity and Employment: Actualizing the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan” at the opening plenary of the 23rd Nigerian

Economic Summit, which also has Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Vice Chairman of General Electric, John Rice, in attendance. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated that though the government has put in place policies to drive productivity and ease of doing business in Nigeria, more still needs to be done. He cited the power sector as an area the government has consciously created initiatives to incentivise businesses along the value chain, but noted that the sector lacked the right form of investments.

He said,”Even with increasing generating capacity, Tony’s company and some others have obviously improved generation capacity, and generation has improved considerably, but that last mile - distribution, is absolutely important. We need plenty of investment, especially in distribution.” While commending the government on its initiatives and N760billion intervention in the power sector, Elumelu said that the sector should be market driven to create sustainability.

He urged the government to consider recapitalizing the leveraged DISCO entities in the sector to allow capable and competent investors come in to bail out the struggling ones that are pulling the power sector back. as these investors are “If we fix power in Nigeria, we will increase our ease of doing business and make life significantly easier for investors, the SMES and Entrepreneurs we are trying to nurture and indeed, every Nigerian,” he said.

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Drug trafficking: NDLEA arrests 19 suspects at Lagos Airport Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

…says stiff penalties await erring officers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) has arrested 19 suspects and seized a total of 14.030 kilogrammes of controlled and prohibited drugs in the last three months. These seizures consist of 2.575 kilograms of Cocaine, 5.100 kilograms of Heroin, 6.615 kilograms of Methamphetamine, 73.440 kilograms of Ephedrine, 66.300 kilograms of Cannabis sativa and

three abandoned seizures. The arrests and seizures were recorded within the period of the implementation of the Federal Government’s Executive Order on ease of doing business, it was learnt. Spokesman of NDLEA, Jonah Achema disclosed these yesterday, just as he denied allegations of extortion of passengers leveled against officers and men of the Lagos Airport Command in some quarters. He clarified that despite the

implementation of the Executive Order, which is now in place at the airport; and which bars baggage checked inside the airport terminal hall, the NDLEA has a mandate as stipulated in its Act to have operational presence at all entry and exit points, MMIA inclusive. The spokesman also stressed that the agency would not shield any officer found wanting in its duty post, noting that the allegation that some officers extort passengers at the airport was

not substantiated. He said, “It must be noted that the agency has never and will never shield any officer found wanting if there is any established evidence of misconduct against such an officer and not on account of idle allegations as in this case.” Achema added, “The agency, no doubt, sees the media as a critical stakeholder in the efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks and ultimately defeat the criminal drug entrepreneurs.

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Olam in trouble over importation of genetically modified maize Egbe Ebere Blessing, with Agency report

L-R:Director, Investigation and Enforcement, NAFDAC, Kingley Ejiofor; Acting DG, Mr. Ademola Magbojuri; and Director, Drug Evaluation and Research, Dr. Monica Emunjeze during a briefing on NAFDAC recent cases and confiscation in Lagos.

NUPENG advises Buhari over NNPC feud Joy Ekeke The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to sweep under the carpet the feud between Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, and Dr. Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director (NNPC) over alleged $25 billion contract scam and other issues bordering on insubordination, and appointments in the corporation. President of the union, Igwe Achese and General Secretary, Comrade Joseph Ogebor, said in a statement, that the issues raised in the leaked letter of the Minister

if not well handled will affect the progress and development so far made in the oil and gas sector. “NUPENG stated that Nigerians are watching and it is therefore important that the issue should not be swept under the carpet in view of the Buhari’s administrations fight against corruption and following due process. “The union advises Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari not to treat the allegations with levity but with utmost good faith because the world is watching and waiting. “We therefore call on President Muhammed Buhari to resolve the issues by moving in swiftly to address whatever is causing the illaffection that has made them to work at cross-purposes in order

not to jeopardise the reforms in the Oil and Gas industry.” It stated that due process must be followed in the discharge of contractual agreements and those involving JVC’s agreement. The union however expressed appreciation to the current government the steps taken so far in the JVC cash calls to the International Oil Companies (IOC) to stabilise the operations in the sector and the re-opening of moribund depots which has enhanced products delivery across the country. It added that the current allegations must be addressed by the administration as one of its cardinal principle in the promotion of transparency and accountability. “Our expectation is to see us as

Union Bank assures shareholders over N50bn rights issue …as 80% rights proceeds goes to operations Azubike Nnadozie, Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi

Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) Plc, on Wednesday, said its ongoing N50 billion rights issue would position the bank to pay enhanced dividends to its shareholders. UBN Managing Director, Mr Emeka Emuwa, made the disclosure at the bank’s “facts behind the offer’’ on the floors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. The bank is presently raising N49.7 billion through right issues and the issuance of 12.1 billion ordinary shares of 50k each at

N4.10 per share. The rights issue is being offered to the shareholders on the basis of five new ordinary shares for every seven ordinary shares held as at Aug. 21, 2017. The offer which opened on Sept. 20, would close on Oct. 30, 2017. Emuwa said that the rights issue would enhance the bank’s capital base to deliver stronger and sustained returns to the shareholders. He said that the offer would enhance the bank’s regulatory capital requirement, increment in working capital and strategic investments in technology and digitalisation.

The managing director said that the rights issue would enable the bank to take advantage of emerging investment opportunities in the country. According to him, this offer will improve capital adequacy ratio for the longterm and build a strong buffer for regulatory requirements. “The fund will also create additional and grow risk assets in strategic market segments and sectors, thereby enhancing lending capacity”, Emuwa said. He said that the bank was aspiring to be the leading mid-tier bank by 2018 and a top tier bank from 2021.

a hydrocarbon nation, to stop importation of petroleum products and to make our refineries work optimally so as to boast our foreign exchange earnings. ‘’The union reiterated reiterates that both Dr. Ibe Kachikwu and Dr. Maikanti Baru have done well in re-positioning the Oil and Gas industry and the in fighting will only petard the gains made so far.” “Our NNPC 21 depots should be made to come back on stream and our pipelines secured with new trunk lines built across the country. We believe this can create economic stability and can only be achieved where the Minister of Petroleum, Mr. President, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and the GMD of NNPC are working in synergy..

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, resolved to investigate the alleged importation of seven ship-loads of Genetically Modified (GM) maize into the country by Olam Group. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Kingsley Onwubuariri (Imo-PDP), at the plenary. Onwubuariri said the agricultural revolution of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration was geared toward ensuring sufficiency in food production. He said Nigerians had heeded the call and had gone back to the farms, saying the result of which was an impressive harvest in maize, which had forced the price down. The legislator recalled recent media reports calling on the Federal Government to probe the Nigeria Customs Service and other agencies at the Seaport over the alleged importation. He said the importation of 70,000 tonnes of GM maize into the country without the knowledge and clearance of the National Biosafety Management Agency calls for concern. He said the development that could stifle the efforts of local farmers and aggravate the nation’s capital flight situation. The lawmaker said more than half of the countries of the European Union, including Germany, France, Scotland, Italy, Austria, Greece, Poland and Belgium have either completely banned or had placed severe restrictions on consumption of GM products.

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Elumelu also identified the creative sector as having a huge potential and the capability to create millions of jobs if the government addresses its some of its critical challenges such as piracy and intellectual rights that will enable the sector flourish. “SMEs are the engine of growth. When they succeed, they recruit, they train people and when the likes of GE come on board they have a ready ecosystem and players that will support what they are doing. To get it right we need to continue to prioritise our SMEs and

improve the environment for SMEs to succeed,” Elumelu said. The Vice Chairman of General Electric (GE), John Rice, responded to the need for localisation of the economy, urging the government to focus on improving infrastructure and the speed of government bureaucracy to attract and retain foreign investors and partners. “The government needs to begin to measure itself on speed as it begins to implement its reforms,” he said. Elumelu, who is also the Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, has been a prominent advocate

for an entrepreneurially and private sector-led economy as the key to unlocking growth and development. His Foundation has committed $100million to mentor, train and invest in 10,000 African SMEs over a 10-year period with 3,000 entrepreneurs incubated so far. This weekend, over 1300 entrepreneurs from 54 African countries, as well as the full African entrepreneurship ecosystem, will gather in Lagos for The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum - the largest gathering of African entrepreneurs.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Wednesday, dropped at the official foreign exchange market from 305.10 per dollar to close yesterday’s trading at 305.55, while remained unchanged at the parallel segment of the forex market. The local currency, at the interbank forex market, had on Tuesday, gained 0.16 per cent to close at 305.10 to the dollar, but relapsed by 0.15 per cent the following day to close at 305.55. But at the parallel market, the Naira was seen steadied at 363 to the dollar; and also maintained the depreciated rate of 425 per Euro against 422 traded earlier in the week and 475 to the Pound sterling compared to 478 it was sold on Monday. The local currency, however, at the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window, opened at a depreciated rate of 360.20 lower than 359.79 opened

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Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor on Tuesday and Monday’s rate of 359.85 per dollar. It also, closed at 360.71 weaker than 360.31 and 360.50 sold on Monday and Tues-

day, respectively. Although, the NAFEX widow as at close of yesterday’s trading activities rebounded with a significant increase with the daily turnover figure of $240.54 million against $86.69m on Tuesday and $207.20m declared on Monday; and also weaker than $207.26 exchanged last Friday. Meanwhile, as part of its continued effort in stabilizing and ensuring liquidity in the official foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold not less than $3.47 billion in the third quarter of 2017. In the last three months, between July and September, the apex bank sold $727.5m to foreign exchange dealers in July; and its grew to $1.5bn in August, representing an increase of 106

per cent, while compared to July sales. In the same month, the total sum of $561m was allocated to the clearance of the backlog of matured foreign exchange obligations for raw materials and machineries for manufacturing companies, agricultural chemicals, and airlines – was for Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS). But in the following month, August, the sum of $500m went to wholesale foreign exchange dealers, while $235m to Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) and $200m to invisible demands. In the just concluded month, September, the central bank lifted the local currency with a total injection of $1.24bn, as $485m went to the Retail Secondary

Market and $300m to SMEs. Others are $255m and $200m, invisibles, and wholesale segments, respectively. Although, activities in the Investors & Exporters Foreign Exchange (I&E FX) window improved in September, with total turnover increasing by 14.61 per cent to $4.22bn in September, from $3.68bn in August. However, analyst had said, I&E FX window attracted a lot of foreign exchange from the offshore investors that purchased government bonds and Treasury-bills in September. The CBN’s foreign exchange sales were intended to cover for personal and business travels, medical needs, and school fees, futures market and other approved transactions.

Heritage Bank’s MD offers tips on youth unemployment Heritage Bank Plc in partnership with organisers of the Next Titan Nigeria, Bravopoints International Limited have unveiled 16 finalists with brightest business ideas that will compete for the grand prize of the competition. The Next Titan is Nigeria’s entrepreneurial reality TV show where thousands of ambitious young entrepreneurs across the country compete with one another for a grand prize of N5 million and a brand-new car to start his or her dream business. The finalists were unveiled in Lagos on last night at a premier/gala night show out of a total of 60 contestants that emerged from more than 2,000 budding entrepreneurs that were screened in Abuja, Port Har-

court, Enugu and Lagos. In a keynote address delivered at the Next Titan Season-4 Premiere Show/Gala Evening yesterday, the MD/ CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Mr. Ifie Sekibo charged the 16 finalists to see themselves as winners who are striving to provide solution to the menace of youth unemployment in Nigeria. Represented at the event by the Executive Director, Jude Monye; Sekibo said the benefits of entrepreneurship today, cannot be over-emphasized because it is an antidote for youth unemployment. “In Heritage Bank, we are passionate about entrepreneurship. This is extremely relevant today given the unemployment challenges that we face in Nigeria and Africa at large.

LR: Minister for Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Group Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Ade Ayeyemi and Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Charles Kie, at the 23rd Nigerian Economic Summit (NES23) in Abuja,,, recently.

Analysts predict further drop in inflation to 15.99% A group of analysts at the Financial Derivates Company Limited (FDL), have predicted further drop in inflation to 15.99 per cent. The analysts say that the decline will result from widespread ease in food commodity prices, associated with early har This is coming on the heels of National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS’) Oc-

tober 17 likely release of Consumer Price Index and Inflation report for September, 2017. Inflation rate according to NBS has continued to drop, making it the eight consecutive monthly declines this year. NBS had reported 16.01 per cent inflation rate in August from 16.05 per cent in July. The inflation rate was at 16.25 per cent and

16.1 per cent in May and June, respectively. Inflation rate for April was at 17.24 per cent; 17.26 per cent in March; 17.78 per cent in February and 18.72 per cent in January. FDL, managed by Mr. Bismarck Rewane in its report said, “Headline inflation is expected to decline to 15.99per cent from 16.01per cent in August, making it the eight consecutive monthly declines in 2017. We noticed a widespread ease in food commodity prices, usually associated

with early harvest. “We believe the threat of higher inflation is looming with the commencement of the electoral cycle. This is because the incumbent government will roll out a series of people-friendly disbursements and initiatives. “We are projecting a slight decline in year-on-year headline inflation to 15.99per cent in September. This is a 0.02per cent decrease from the previous month, making it the eight consecutive monthly decline in 2017.

“This sustained but marginal reduction can be partially attributed to the effect of tight liquidity in the system, evidenced by a contraction in money supply by 11.06per cent to N21.85trillion in August. We noticed a widespread ease in commodity prices, usually associated with early harvest. “We also expect month-on-month inflation to decline to a one year low of 0.81per cent (10.16per cent annualized) from 0.97per cent (12.28per cent annualized) in August.

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ECOCorp: Audited result reflects 45.85% reduction in PAT Stories by Bonny Amadi The result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the period ended 31 December, 2016, showed that Ecocorp plc closed the 2016 financial year on remarkable decline in key performance indices. According to the result, turnover dropped by 1.37 per cent, closing the 2016 financial year at N1,352,347,969 billion, from N1,371,146,938bn posted in the preceding year’s audited report. Profit (Loss) Before Tax re-

duced remarkably by 45.07 per cent to close the 2016 financial year at N96, 545,976 million from N175,770.981m recorded in the 2015 financial year. The company’s total loss after tax peaked at 45.84 per cent to N76, 605,690m, which was against N146, 970,576m posted in the corresponding period of 2015 ended 31 December. The above also reflects the company’s total loss after tax from continuing operations which also stood at 45.85 per cent, N76, 600m in 2016, from N146, 970m in 2015. The company became a pub-

lic liability hospital in 1991; and by 1994, the company’s corporate identity changed to Ecocorp Plc from Eco Hospitals The authorized share capital of the company is made up of 1,000,000,000 ordinary shares of the company at 50 kobo each, out of which 498,600,906 have been fully issued and paid for. Geoff Ohen Limited, as at 31 December, 2016, was the majority shareholders in the company with 265,198,960 million shares, which represents 53.19 per cent holding in the company. Other key shareholders

include Estate of Eneli 11.31 per cent; AA Obiora 11.31 per cent and Dr. SF Kuku, 11.31 per cent, all held 36,370,485 million shares respectively. EKOCORP PLC is engaged in health care delivery business; and was established in 1978 as a Joint Medical Practice reflecting the style of Teaching Hospitals by the Founding Joint Chief Medical Directors, A.C. Eneli, S.F. Kuku and A.A.A. Obiora whose surnames provide the Hospital with its name (‘E’ for Eneli, ‘K’ for Kuku and ‘O’ for Obiora–EKO Hospital).

Afreximbank President, Dr. Benedict Oramah and Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive of the SEM ringing the listing bell as members of the Afreximbank and SEM delegations look on at the Stock Exchange, Mauritious... recently.

Coronation boss wants collective investment for growth ÏGƆ Ǝ MƼêƟơƂ ƊƏƎƏ Ɖ ƅƏ ƕ Md& Afolabi Adesola Coronation Asset Management, a subsidiary of Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd, on Monday, listed three mutual funds worth N2.17billion on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), to ensure investment diversification. Mutual funds, are collective investment schemes (CIS), are joint investment vehicles through which investors can pool funds and invest in chosen basket of securities under a professional management, to optimise returns and reduce risks.

It is usually categorised by the class of assets that forms the primary focus of its investments. Thus, there are equity funds, money market funds, bond funds, real estate funds, ethical funds and balanced funds, among others. The Managing Director, Coronation Merchant Bank, Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, described the funds-listing as yet another milestone in the history of the company and validation of its expertise in asset management. The schemes listed were, Coronation Money Market Fund; Coronation Fixed Income Fund and Coronation

Balanced Fund. “By listing the N2.168 billion raised from the three funds on the stock exchange today, we are demonstrating to our investors that we are determined and committed to offer better prospects on their investments across all market conditions,” Jimoh said. He said that CIS had a very big prospect in the country; and urged investors to maximise its opportunities for economic growth and development. “When you invest collectively, you get benefits you cannot get individually as retail investor.

Ikeja Hotels’ Q1 2015 result records N141.775m profit Bonny Amadi

Ikeja Hotels Plc has continued on the growth path with sustained release of its outstanding results, as the company’s recently released first quarter 2015 ended 31 March showed that though earnings dropped, cost of sales and administrative expenses also dropped. Ikeja Hotels Plc unaudited interim financial statements for the first quarter ended 31 march, 2015, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, showed that turnover grew slightly to N1, 190,645.66billion as at 31 March, 2015, from N1, 522,793.55bn recorded at the close of 2014 business year 31st December. The result further showed that profit/ (Loss) for the period reduced to N141, 775.29m from N170, 981.00m recorded in the 2014 financial year ended 31 December. Ikeja Hotels Plc, formerly Properties Development Limited, was incorporated on 18 November, 1972. It owns the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, a core investor in Hans Gremlin Nigeria Limited; and a shareholder in the Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc, owners of Federal Palace Hotel & Casino, Lagos. The registered office of the company is located at 84 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. It is managed and operated by Starwood Eame License and Services Company BVBA. Cost of sales stood at N967, 386.98m reflecting remarkable increase from N611, 955.19m recorded in 2014 financial year. However, finance costs rose to N162, 615.00m from N4, 182.93m in December 31, 2014.

Neimeth : Ohuabunwa quits board The board of Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc has announced the resignation of its none executive director, Sir Godfrey Nnamdi Ohuabunbunwa A statement signed by the company’s secretary, Mrs. F.I Onyekwere, released by the Nigerian stock Exchange (NSE), Ohuabunwa’s resignation was necessitated by his tight schedules which leave no time for him to attend to other commitments and his responsibilities as none executive director of the company, which prompted his resignation on 9th July, 2017. He joined the company’s board as none executive director in February 2004. Ohuabunwa is a seasoned businessman, broadcaster. He is a graduate of

English Language, University of Maiduguri, with bias in Information Technology Management Services, and has a vast knowledge in Wireless and Cable Satellite Re-Distribution Systems. Ohuabunwa, GMD Multimesh Communications Limited, pioneered and nurtured Multimesh Communications Limited to its present enviable position; a renowned marketer and a Fellow of the Nigerian

Institute of Sales Management and Fellow of the African Business School; he is an International Member of the National Association of Broadcasters and Member, Association of Chiefs Police, with extracurricular activities in Boys Scout Movement, Man ‘O’ War and Missions. He also serves as President, Port-Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.

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Branding is about love, passion, experts say Stories by Godwin Anyebe It was a gathering of experts in the field of marketing communications recently in Lagos. Their mission was to cross fertilize ideas on how SMEs can deploy branding to success. The event was meant to mark the 10th anniversary of USP Brand2Wealth seminar, aimed at teaching young business owners, the impetus to win in the market. The CEO, UPS Brand Management and convener of the programme, Mr. Muyiwa Kayode during his opening remark, noted that the mission of Brand2Wealth is to empower SMEs with the branding knowledge and support to build a successful business. He added that

building a great brand starts from vision. He said this is for effective cross- fertilization of ideas and ease of comprehension. According to him, “For a brand to be successful, the first step is to love what you do; brand is all about love and passion. At the heart of every brand, you must have a value proposition. Valuing what you have is very essential in branding”, he declared to the audience, made up of mostly passionate youth entrepreneurs and SME operators. His advised the participant never to shy away from starting small. Using Alhaji Dangote as an example to fire them up, he said that they can grow as much as their imagination can carry them.

For the Special Guest Speaker, Tomijogun Ogunlesi, branding is a journey. According to him, branding takes its root from idea generation; and not during promotion, as the old school has had some believe. “There is a paradigm shift; and the earlier the concept is seen as an integral part of product development the better,” he warned. He analysed the concept of ICEIdentity, Culture and Experienceas an important requirement for building a successful brand. In his words: ‘identity is the fundamental rule of branding.’’ He pointed out that product becomes a brand when it can fulfill needs. Products have properties that when combined together do something for customers and in

any given category, most products perform similar functions. The need for superior appeal is needed to make your product stand out. He added. According to him, “Branding is first functional and emotional; product performs functional utilities; while branding appeals to emotion.’’ He added that in branding, innovation is very important because it goes hand in hand with branding ‘’in building a brand, you must have a business because without a business, there is no brand ‘he said. Relying on power of successful brands like Indomine, Cellotape, Flit, which have become household and generic names for their

respective categories, he submitted that businesses should identify the audience and let the brand resonates with and speaks to them. To build a successful brand and win in the market, Tomijogun’s winning nuggets for the audience include: ‘focus your business in specialized area; creating a distinctive theme and logo; select client/customer where possible and maintaining high visibility. Others are drive content/engagement; pursue international alignment and cultivate relevant media relationship and partnership. In his presentation, the keynote speaker, Mr, Idorenyen Enang, spoke extensively on brand essence and how it determines the greatness of a brand.

Maltina Teacher of the Year 2017 emerges October 12

L-R; MRS. OMOTAYO AZEEZ- ABIODUN, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, POWER OIL, NURSE PASEDA REMMY, IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ITA ALAPO, FAMILY HEALTH CENTRE, DR. QUDUS YUSUFF, DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH, OGUN STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH, DR. JELEEL BAKARE, MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH, ADO-ODO OTTA LOCAL GOVERNEMENT, OPEYEMI AWOJOBI, NATIONAL COORDINATOR, POWER OIL HEALTH CAMP, DURING THE LAUNCH OF POWER OIL HEALTH CAMP PRESENCE IN 3 PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES LAST WEEK IN OGUN STATE.

Dufil celebrates 10 years of IIDA with scholarship offers Dufil, makers of noodles brand Indomie unveiled its new 10 Indomie Independence Day Heroes identities in conjunction with the brand’s CSR initiative’s 10th anniversary. The Independence Day Award for Heroes of Nigeria is a way that the brand gives back to the society in which it does business by extolling and supporting the exemplary accomplishments of children, who have shown courage and determination in situations that ordinarily would bring fear. To commemorate the 10th edition, ten winners were rewarded with millions of naira worth of scholarship each, as against three winners usually given. This means that, three winners were awarded from each category of the

award (Physical bravery, Social bravery and Intellectual bravery). The 10th winner is for the most outstanding bravery act. The winners for Intellectual Bravery were 13-year- old Paul David from Markurdi, who invented radio station; 11-year -old from Markurdi, who exhibited various inventions; 14-year- old Joel Clement from Kano, who constructed incubator for hatching eggs. Winner for Physical Bravery are 14-year-old Zulka Mohammed from Adamawa, who saved group of children from terrorist attack; 14-yearold UbongAkpan from AkwaIbom that saved the life of a nursing woman; and Adejorin Oluwatobiloba, 15 years old that rescued a girl from kidnappers.

Other winners from Social Bravery are 15-year- old Olarenwaju Oluwafemi from Ibadan, who used football competitions to campaign against crimes; 12-year- old John Blessing from Ogun, who advocates against child abuse and 8-year- old Wealth John from Nasarawa, who saved a girl from child marriage. Also, Chibuoyim Nnakwe, 11-year -old who saved mother from impending death won the award for the most outstanding bravery act for the year. In her goodwill message during the event recently in Lagos, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Senator Aisha Jummai Alhassan, commended and congratulated Dufil Prima Foods on the occasion of the 10th edition of IIDA.

She said, “The Independence Day Heroes Award to Nigerian children that have shown extraordinary acts of bravery and determination in the face of danger to their lives and difficult challenges in the society, is indeed an addition to the success story of Dufil Prima Foods, having made Indomie a household name in Nigeria.” ,Speaking at the event, Group Managing Director, Dufil Prima Foods, Mr. Deepak Singhal, expressed delight at the success of this event. Deepak said, “As a company, we have sustained this initiative over the years owing to our commitment to continuously impact positively on the lives of our consumers most importantly the children who represent the future.

The winner of the 2017 edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year is expected to emerge at a grand ceremony inside the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, on Thursday, October 12, 2017. The Maltina Teacher of the Year, with prizes worth N50 million annually, rewards commitment and diligence to duty by exceptional teachers in the country. This year’s edition, the third in the series, attracted entries from all thirty six states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The applications were shortlisted and validated after a painstaking scrutiny by a panel of judges chaired by Professor Pat Utomi, renowned economist and management expert with other distinguished members of the academia and the media. Speaking on this development in a statement made available to newsmen recently in Lagos, the Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc. Mr. Kufre Ekanem said; “the Maltina Teacher of the Year is an initiative of the Nigerian Breweries – Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund which was set

up in 1994 to demonstrate the company’s commitment to the development of education in the country. The Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative is also aimed at restoring the pride of teachers and the dignity of the teaching profession.” “The Maltina Teacher of the Year is expected to take home N1 million instantly in addition to the N500, 000 received as a state champion. The winner will also get another N1m every year for five years, a developmental training opportunity abroad and a block of classrooms built at the school where he/she teaches. The first and second runners-up will receive N1 million and N750, 000 respectively in addition to the N500, 000 they each receive as state champions. Each state champion will be rewarded with N500, 000, while the top 10 teachers will be recognised before the grand winners are announced,” he added.

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Stories by Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency reportse Two farmers in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have identified poor scientific research efforts by relevant government institutions as a factor that undermines off-season crop production in Nigeria. The farmers told newsmen on Monday that universities of agriculture were also not doing enough to improve off-season cultivation in the country. They, therefore, called for intensified efforts by all stakeholders to enhance offseason cultivation to boost farmers’ productivity. Off-season planting is the cultivation of crops outside their usual cropping calendar and weather conditions such as temperature and rainfall that permit normal growth. One of the farmers, Mr Onuchi Eze, who grows yams, sweet potatoes, pumpkin leaf and okro, urged the government at all levels to resuscitate the use of agricultural extension

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Farmers renew efforts on offseason crop planting officers in the country. He said that the extension officers should be able to reach out to small and medium scale farmers and educate them on crop production techniques so as to boost food production. “I cannot remember the last time an extension officer from the ministry of agriculture came to a meeting of our cooperative society so as to educate us on any agricultural practice. It has been too long. “Does this mean that no new thing, which can aid our productive capacity, has been discovered? “It means that nothing is really happening in the area of research and development,’’ he said. Eze said that Nigeria was naturally endowed to sustain off-season crop production, adding, however, that such capacity was diminishing due to poor zeal for

innovation on the part of research institutes. “We, the grassroots farmers, are not feeling the impact of all the agriculture institutes by way of new ideas and improved inputs to enhance our farming,’’ he said Another farmer, Mr John Odouh, who grows cassava, corn, cucumber and vegetables, said that the country’s universities of agriculture might still be teaching traditional systems of crop production. “We see nothing new when our farmers’ cooperative society sponsored us to observe some farms that are owned by higher institutions in Lagos and Ogun states. “We did not see any offseason crop being grown on those farms. “For many of us on those excursions, we wanted to learn about how to do more off-season planting, as a

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stimulus to our study projects,’’ he said. Odouh said that it was imperative for the government at all levels to increase its investment in research and development projects, particularly in efforts to at-

tain sustainable off-season production of tuber, grains and vegetables. He said that the food security problems facing Nigeria could not be addressed “if we continue with the traditional seasonal crop

production’’. He said that innovative planting of crops across all seasons was the in-thing in advanced economies, adding that Nigeria should embrace the method as well. (NAN)

FG won’t relent in yam export – Ogbe Fadama 111 empowers

The Federal Government says it will not relent in its yam export policy which is aimed at attracting foreign exchange for the country. Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said this during a sensitisation walk in commemoration of the World Food Day in Abuja on Tuesday. Ogbeh, who was reacting to reports that some yams recently exported to Britain were rejected, said that the policy had come to stay. The minister said that the set back would not deter the dealers of the produce from exporting it, pointing out that the current world market for yams was worth $12 billion. He said that the country could not afford to stay away from it because it was the highest producers of yams

Ogbe in the world. “I read some news report about some yams arriving

in Britain and being rejected. They stayed so long en route and if they stay that

long, they are bound to rot. “It happens to yams from Ghana as well. We will not stop the policy of the exportation of yam. I can assure you that. “It is a policy that will stay because we are the largest producers of yams in the world. We produce 67 per cent of the yams. “We will continue to help exporters; we will not as an institute export yams. We only support the private sector to do that and if there are problems we will solve them,’’ he said. Recall that FG\s yam export initiative was flagged off on June 29 this year, and the consignment exported to the US recently was rejected. Exporters of yam include Messrs Wan-Nyikwagh Farms Nig. Ltd, Gboko, Nigeria and Oklanbest Lim-

525 farmers in Edo

Edo Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Monday Osaigbovo, said on Tuesday that the Fadama 111 programme had empowered more than 525 farmers in the state. Osaigbovo made this known during the presentation of the budget performance of the ministry at the Edo House of Assembly in Benin. He explained that the farmers were empowered between the last quarter of 2016 and September, 2017. He said the beneficiaries were drawn from various Fadama Community Associations (FCA) and Fadama User Group (FUG).

”The grants were given to them to expand their fish business, agro processing, crop production, piggery and poultry,’’ he said. The commissioner also said that there were no functional silos in the state. He added that the ministry was making arrangements to store grains in the Federal Government silos at Irrua in Esan Central Local Government area of the state. Osaigbovo, however, said that plans were underway to revive the Igara cattle ranch and that a committee had been set up to investigate the alleged encroachment into the ranch.

Cross River launches cocoa nursery in Akamkpa LG The Cross River Government on Monday launched the first phase of the nursery of one million cocoa seedlings in Akim/Osomba communities in Akamkpa Local Government Area. Gov. Ben Ayade, who was represented at the ceremo-

ny by his Special Adviser on Cocoa Development, Mr Oscar Ofuka, said that the project was part of his administration’s efforts to make cocoa the largest revenue earner for the state. He said that the location of the cocoa nursery in

Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) was to prove that cocoa could be cultivated in every area of the state. “Today is a great day for the people of Akim/Osomba communities; we want to prove to the world that

Cross River is the largest producer of cocoa in Nigeria. “Cocoa is our heritage and with the ongoing cocoa revolution programme in Cross River, we have decided to look at every nook and cranny of the state to revive

this age-long heritage. “Very soon, Cross River will not have to depend on allocations from the Federation Account to fund our projects because our cocoa can give us the much-needed revenue to do whatever we want,’’ he said.

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NADDC tours BAW S/Africa ahead of pilot bus roll-out in Nigeria Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo With the launch of the wave-making BAW Pilot mini bus in Nigeria by BAW Nigeria less than two months away, a delegation from the apex regulatory agency in the country’s auto industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, has visited the plant of the technical partners in South Africa. Led by the Director-General, Jelani Aliyu, the NADDC team, early in the week, toured the facility of Beijing Auto Works (BAW) South Africa which is collaborating with BAW Nigeria {a stable mate of Transit Support Services, TSS, and ABC Transport Plc}, to produce the BAW Pilot buses and vans at the latters plant in Enugu. During the visit, the delegation held discussions with the

management of BAW South Africa, assuring them of NADDC and Nigerian government’s support to produce their vehicles according to the same high standards that contributed to BAW brand’s huge success in late President Nelson Mandela’s country. Produced in the Spring area of Gauteng, South Africa as BAW Sasuka, the bus has in the past few years become one of the most visible vehicles in that countrys taxi industry {where buses are used as taxis}. The delegation also visited BMW, Nissan, Ford, Volkswagen and Toyota in South Africa. With Aliyu, were the Director, Policy and Planning, Luqman Mamudu; Special Adviser to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Emeka Ifezulike; and Special Adviser to the DG, Sani Musa. With Ford and Nissan already

producing vehicles in Nigeria, NADDC assured during the visit that it was committed to supporting them in exponentially increasing their production capacity.

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The governor believes that Nigeria has outgrown this less than professional mode of transit and wants to elevate bus transport in Lagos. Convinced with the project, he even updated the timeline for integration of the new buses; in September 2017, the action governor announced that Danfo buses would be replaced in six months. According Governor Ambode, more reliable buses will not push out Danfo drivers, as the funding scheme is set up to incorporate existing drivers, mechanics, and other union members. In a May Day celebration of worker this year, he had also prom-

Ambode ised that the new blue and white minibuses would create even more jobs, assuring that there would be no job losses, just as he added that there is need for appropriate vehicle maintenance and opening of maintenance shops will generate the added jobs. Against a NGN100bn (USD315m) public transportation bond, the Danfo replacement budget of NGN30 billion will be a sinking fund. In line with the national Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which aims to privatize selected public assets, the state bus reform is also expected to be open to private franchise. The plan is that with a down payment of 25% of the cost of the buses, attracted stakeholders can invest in a set quantity of buses. It is through franchise that the government is

figurations. Ford produces the Ranger at their plant in Ikeja, Lagos, a midsize pick-up with high capabilities and functionality.

NADDC DG, Jelani Aliyu {middle} and other members of the delegation with top executives of BAW South Africa during the visit of the Nigerians to the BAW plant in South Africa.

Ambode consolidates on N30bn bus reform project The Lagos State Government is to consolidate on the bus reform project proposed by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in March 2017. Its target is N30 billion (USD94.6 million). With the plan, wheels on the Danfo buses will no longer navigate the roads, as new minibuses hopefully herald in the beginning of transit reform in Lagos. Over the years, upgrades to the Danfo buses are one part of Lagos’ efforts to modernize bus transit in the city and throughout the state of Lagos as well as integrate several modes of transport. From the framework, there are indications that in total, 5,000 airconditioned buses will replace the old, yellow vans. Over 70% of the new units will carry 30 people, and the remaining buses will have up to a 70-passenger capacity.

The council also looks forward to the two brands providing more of their model range offerings at various price points, from low cost entry levels to premium con-

claiming benefits for current Danfo drivers. Ambode equally expects the transport unions to participate in this scheme as the government is prepared to provide buses and training for labor leaders to implement the reforms. Before this innovation by the governor, experts have warned against the advantages of riding on danfo buses. On the surface an inefficient, outdated, and iconic mode of transport, the Danfo buses are also home to darker, less innocent activities than hurling through Lagos traffic. Danfos are also seen by many as a security risk, as many criminals and fake transporters operate the common yellow Volkswagen. More illicit activities, such as drug selling and armed robberies make the Danfo buses an easy reform target for a government looking to elevate Lagos’ status.

Hyundai ranks among World’s topvalued brands Hyundai has maintained its position as one of the world’s 40 most valuable brands for the third year in a row, according to the latest Best Global Brands report from respected international consultancy Interbrand. The carmaker retained its place as the world’s 35th most valuable brand and sixth most valuable automotive brand, despite challenging conditions in many global markets. Interbrand’s rankings are calculated using companies’ financial balance sheets combined with marketing activities, while also reflecting each brand’s potential profit. The analysis assessed Hyundai’s brand value as growing to US $13.2 billion for 2017 - a 5.1% increase on the previous year. The ranking comes after Hyundai sold 4.86 million units annually worldwide, and places the Hyundai name above Audi, Nissan, Volkswagen, and

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Porsche. This follows a period of exponential growth for South Korea’s leading automotive manufacturer that has seen a fourfold increase in brand value since 2005, rising from US $3.5 billion to its current record value. “Hyundai Motor aims to be a lifestyle brand rather than simply an automotive brand, so we are building on our ‘Modern Premium’ brand direction and moving into new automotive spaces that allow people to experience our brand value at every touchpoint,” said Wonhong Cho, Chief Marketing Officer at Hyundai Motor Company. “Our brand philosophy and blueprint for future mobility has resulted in the rise of our brand value and, in addition to quality, technology and price, our creativity and innovation will lead us to achieve sustainable brand growth in the future.”

The Edo Times

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Illegal land sales: Father in detention as Edo Taskforce hunt for son ET2 EDSG offsets N430m LG pension arrears in two months ÏÏÏTo assuage the suffering of

L-R: Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Bashir Kadiri; Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture, Edo State, Mr. Monday Osaigbovo and the Managing Director, Saro Agro-Sciences Ltd., Mr. Oluwole Adeyegbe, during the governor’s inspection of the 450 hectares maize farm joint venture in Sobe, Owan West Local Government Area of the state...recently

Edo will not negotiate with criminals –Obaseki

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State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state will not be forced by criminal elements and organised crime overlords to the negotiation table, stressing that law and order, as well as the liberty of the ordinary law-abiding Edo citizens and residents, are not for sale. Obaseki, who called on Edo people to remain calm but vigilant, noted that an elaborate scheme was being finalised to rein in the orchestrators of the recent violence, bring them to justice and restore sustainable peace and safety in the state. He said: “Edo people, the majority of whom are law-abiding, should be rest assured that the promise to restore sanity to the state have been fulfilled. The state government would

never return to the old order. The oppressive actions of different groups who had been fattened over the years by extorting honest and hardworking people in the name of revenue collection have been curbed. No matter the amount of pushback from perpetrators, they remain dislodged and would not have any reason to harass honest traders, citizens, and other residents.” Obaseki said it was regrettable that the perpetrators of criminal activities had lived on the proceeds of crime, oppression, and extortion so much so that they have forgotten how to earn a living through honest means, noting that the state government intends to teach them how to do honest work and earn a living in the process.

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“We are opening up various sectors of the economy to ensure that jobs are available to both the skilled, semi-skilled and even the unskilled. We are also building vocational and technical training institutions

where these people will be directed and trained for free in order to reintegrate them into the society where people live off the fruit of their daily labour in legitimate enterprises,” the governor said.

Dualisation of Benin-Auchi road: Edo Speaker threatens sanctions against contractors ÏÏÏThe Speaker, Edo State House

of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, has directed contractors Dantata and Sonwe, Rynold Construction Company (RCC) and Mother Cat handling the dualisation of Benin Auchi-Ekpoma-Lokoja Road to appear unfailingly before the House on Monday, October 16, 2017. The Speaker who gave the directive at the resumption of plenary of the 6th Assembly, third Session, Second Quarter, said the contractors and the Federal Controller of Works were duly invited before the House went on recess to appear before the House during resumption. He regretted that the contractors deliberately ignored the di-

rective of the House and warned that failure of the contractors to appear before the House on October 16, 2017 will compel the House to issue a bench warrant of arrest on the contractor. Meanwhile, the Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Adjoto, says the release of N100 billion Sukuk bond proceeds to finance 25 roads projects across the six geo-political zones is a manifestation of President Muhammadu Buhari commitment to tackle infrastructural decay inherited from the previous administration. Hon. Adjoto while evaluating the significance of the Benin-Auchi-Ehor Ekpoma Road, as well as CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

pensioners in the state and clear up a backlog of arrears that accrued over two decades, the Edo State Government has released about N430 million through the Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) in the last two months. In a statement, the state government said the sum was released as part of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s phased approach in offsetting pension arrears, which accrued over a 20-year period. According to the statement, “In August, Edo JAAC allocated N212, 879,888 for settlement of pension arrears, while in September, the sum of N212, 879,000 was set aside for the same purpose out of the N2, 868, 174, 276 that accrued to the 18 local government councils as revenue.” “Efforts are ongoing to harmonise the pension system in the state. We want to ensure that those at the local councils enjoy smooth transition to the new pension scheme. This is so that they are on the same scheme with their counterparts in the employ of the state government.” Noting that the plight of pensioners was top priority for the administration, the government said, “The sum is for the settlement of arrears of pensioners in local government areas. The pensioners have been protesting for a while and we assured them that we have an elaborate plan to address their concerns. So, it is in this light that we have made arrangement that part of JAAC disbursement addresses pension arrears.” The government added that it has been responsive to the suffering of pensioners, many of whom have sacrificed a better part of their life in service to the state, noting, “We are touched by the suffering of pensioners. It is regrettable that we have to deal with these issues, because, as a government, we value the dignity of work. “We hope to continue to approach this issue with the phased approach and are confident that in no distant time, the state wouldn’t have to deal with issues such as this anymore,” the government added.

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Insecurity: Man, 39, embarks on 30-day hunger strike in Edo ÏÏÏA 39-year-old man, Roy Orib-

habor, on Tuesday, began a-30-day hunger strike to condemn the high level of insecurity in Edo State. Addressing newsmen in Benin City under the aegis of “The Voice of the Commoners in Nigeria on security situation in Edo State”, Oribhabor said the rate of insecurity in the state has assumed unprecedented dimension, adding that urgent steps must be taken to curtail the ugly trend through the establishment of Neighbourhood Security Agency. “Yours sincerely is seriously worried about this inhuman development in our society therefore; it has become pertinent to call on Edo State Government to establish Neighbourhood Security Agency to tackle the trend of insecurity. “Hence, I, Roy Oribhabor hereby declare hunger strike from today, October 9, 2017 to 8 November, 2017 to call the world attention and also government to provide adequate security and unconditional release of Amb. Osayomore Joseph and Mr. Andy Ehanire”, he said. Oribhabor said few months ago, the immediate past chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area, Hon. Johnson Afegbua, was killed by unknown gunmen along Benin-Auchi road while recently, Mr. Andy Ehanire and Amb. Osayomore Joseph were kidnapped in the state. “You will recall on March 16, 2017, the immediate past chairman, Etsako Eas Local Government Area, Hon. Johnson Afeg-

bua, was gruesome murdered along Benin-Auchi road. “Also, my car was stolen on February 8, 2017, a Toyota Camry with reg. No BEN 39 PD, Ash colour, chassis No 4TIBE22K5WU2781176. Engine No 55050577635. “On 31 March, 2017, the beloved wife of Hon. Vincent Uwadiae, Mrs. Tina Uwadiae, was kidnapped with her two children. “On 30 September 2017, popular DJ MOG was robbed and shut. Mr. Andy Ehanire was kidnapped as if that was not enough, Amb. Osayomore Joseph also kidnapped and the wife shut, Prof. Paul Otasowie was killed. This is just to mention but few”, he said. He however called on the state and the federal governments to formulate direction to rescue and prevent criminal behaviour and also withstand the terrorising dispositions of the criminal elements that have made the state unbearable for the citizens. “The security situation in our dear state is gradually unfriendly and worrisome hence my sincere desire to draw state government and world generally attention to it and formulate direction to rescue and prevent criminal behaviour and also withstand the terrorizing dispositions of the men of the underworld to continuously molest, harass and intimidate the law abiding citizens. “We can no longer sleep with our two eyes closed. I hereby condemned the activities of criminal elements and their behaviours to undermine the security of law abiding citizens”, he said.

EDSG recognises only NURTW, RTEAN, says Dep. gov Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏFollowing the peace moves by

the leadership of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), the Edo State Government says it still recognises only two unions in the transport sector, which are the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), urging them to go about their activities peacefully with the primary objective of their members’ welfare and job creation. The State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after presiding over the meeting of the state’s Revenue Committee on Local Government Councils’ Uniform and Harmonised Levies, Fees, Rates and Charges, saying that government is mindful of the rights of

its people to the freedom of association. Comrade Shaibu explained that the government introduced the harmonised levies and streamlined the unions in accordance with the plan of the administration to give Edo a modern city status and boost the revenue base of the councils. He called on commercial drivers in the state not to allow themselves to be used to foment trouble as government remains committed to maintaining peace and order in the state, warning that government will not hesitate to ban any of the union whose members’ activities constitute threats to peace and order in the state. He advised drivers to liaise with their union leaders on any issue as unionism remains a right to freedom of association and guarantees welfare of members, saying, “I don’t think it will be in their interest if any of the union is proscribed by

government, which means they will not have any union to cater for their welfare or speak for them”. Comrade Shaibu explained that the idea of the new tax regime was as a result of the inability of the local government to meet up with their statutory obligations to the people. “Mr Governor in his wisdom decided that it was time to upgrade the local government to have strong revenue base driven by modern techniques without molesting the people. We want them to be very lucrative to the extent that these local governments can pay their workers’ wages, execute some developmental projects without necessarily waiting on us,” he said On the issue of Keke NAPEP and bike riders, the Deputy Governor said the Ministry of Justice was working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will outline guidelines and mode of their operations, adding that the document would be ready within the next two weeks.

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the Benin Lokoja-Obajana Okene roads to boosting socio-economic activities, blamed the deplorable condition of the road to failed contracts and projects perpetrated by the previous administration. The statement endorsed by the Special Adviser to the Speaker on Media and Publicity, Jacob Afeinkhena, apologised to Nigerians for the trauma, agony and harrowing experiences they were subjected to in these several years. He expressed satisfaction over the intervention by the present administration with the release of funds to commence the reconstruction of the roads which are strategic to industrialisation drive of Edo State Government in synergy with the Federal Government. The Speaker said the on the spot assessment of the Benin-Auchi, Ekpoma Road by members of the State House of Assembly and the resolution passed during plenary for the Federal Controller of Works and contractors handling

the various sections of the road to return to site has paid off tremendously. He warned contractors to execute quality job that will prolong the life span of the road, just as he added that the House will not hesitate to blacklist any recalcitrant contractor who indulges in executing half-hazard job. “There has been a public outcry over the death-trapped nature of Benin Auchi Road, resulting to loss of lives and property, as well as man hours stifling the economy of the country, all these, would now be a thing of the past”, the Speaker enthused. It would be recalled that the dualisation of Lokoja-Benin Road, Obajana Junction Benin Section II Phase I Okene-Auchi Kogi and Edo states, Dualisation of LokojaBenin Road, Obajana Junction Benin Section IV Phase I, Auchi, Ehor-Edo State were among the roads captured in the South-South zone for reconstruction to end the prolonged plight and economic despondency suffered by the people.

Head of Owan East Local Government Administration, Mr. Akeena Ade-Akhani (2nd from left) with other officials addressing newsmen after the monthly JAAC meeting at the Government House in Benin City... recently.

Illegal land sales: Father in detention as Edo taskforce hunts for son ÏÏÏThe

Edo State Private Property Protection Taskforce has handed over Mr. Johnbull Agbonsomwan of Iguomon Community in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of the state to the Police over his son’s involvement in illegal sales of land. Mr. Agbonsomwan will be released when his son, Mr. Owenaze Johnbull, who is currently on the run, is apprehended. According to the Vice Chairman of the Taskforce, Chief Osaro Idah, Mr. Agbonsomwan will be released when his son, Mr. Johnbull Owenaze, who is currently on the run, is apprehended.

Speaking to journalists at Government House in Benin City, Chief Idah said Agbonsonwan promised to bring his son Owenaze, to be investigated by the taskforce over his involvement in illegal land sales and alleged violent crimes with some youths in Iguomon Community. He added: “Owenaze and his cohorts have constituted themselves into a group that unleashes violence on landowners and an alternative government in Iguomon community in the name of youth association. They flout government directives and indulge in the sales of people’s land and extort and harass land devel-

opers.” The Taskforce Vice Chairman explained that “Owenaze has refused to honour several invitations by his team and the government will ensure that the activities of the disbanded Community Development Association under any guise is checked. We learnt that Owenaze and some youths beat up one Mr. Benson Ekhator, a landowner in the community, and Owenaze’s father will remain in police custody until he is found.’’ The victim, Benson Ekhator, said he was manhandled by some youths in the community led by Johnbull Owenaze and his father.

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EDSG deploying tactful measures to tackle security challenges, Obaseki assures

ÏÏÏThe Governor of Edo State, Mr.

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political and Community Matters, Chief Osaro Idah (2nd left); Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Edorodion Erimona (middle); Head of Local Government Administration, Ikpoba–Okha Local Government Area, Mr. Peter Ahonhai (1st left) and others during the meeting held with property owners at Idogbo Secretariat in Ikpoba–Okha Local Government Area, Edo State...recently

Living under high tension cables risky, EDSG warns residents Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏThe Edo State Government has sensitised owners of buildings and other structures under high tension electricity cables in the state on the health risks. Speaking during a meeting with the property owners at Idogbo Secretariat in Ikpoba–Okha Local Government Area, the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political and Community Matters, Chief Osaro Idah, said the state government was worried that people could ignore the risks associated with living in such area. Chief Idah said the removal of the buildings was necessary because of the inherent dangers of living under the transmission lines, such as cancerous radiations, among others. He emphasised that the state was determined to avoid casualties and a

repeat of the infamous electrocution incident in Calabar, where lives were lost when a transmission cable fell on a football-viewing centre. “We have a habit of saying, it will not happen, God forbid. But, government will not wait to see our people die before it acts. Relocation is nonnegotiable; we want to ensure that people get a fair deal when it is done,” he said. Chief Idah appealed for understanding from those that would be affected, as government was determined to ensure that the discomfort would be minimal. He said that, as far as they have evidence of their correspondence with TCN, wherein they sought compensation, the state would ensure that they are duly compensated. He said: “We will use these papers to make a case for everybody. However, note that it is not the state government that will pay compensation, but

the TCN.” Earlier, Head of Local Government Administration, Ikpoba–Okha Local Government Area, Mr. Peter Ahonhai, said the stakeholders meeting was called on the instance of Governor Godwin Obaseki to proffer solution to concerns of those affected by the governor’s directive that those living under transmission lines across the seven wards in the council be relocated. The owners of the properties were asked to submit evidence of their correspondence with the TCN to Ikpoba–Okha Head of Local government administration, as the state government would follow it up. Chief Idah, who was accompanied by Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Edorodion Erimona, also visited Oredo and Egor local council areas.

Alleged 1.5b fraud: Court adjourns bail applications of Edo APC women leader, others

ÏÏÏA Benin High Court sitting in

Benin has adjourned the ruling of bail applications filed by counsel to the accused person, Edo State Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Aisosa Amadasun and others to October 13, 2017. Putting up his argument, defence counsel to the third and fourth accused persons, Barr. Ohio Candy, said his clients were charged on matters bordering on criminal offenses and not capital therefore, the court should use its discretion to grant the accused persons bail. He said the points raised by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were not relevant to the matter on ground as those points centered on murder cases. Ohio also prayed the court to grant

the fourth accused person, Mallam Ali Sulayman, bail on self-recognition. On his part, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Barr. Harrison Ibekwute, however opposed to the bail application based on personal recognition, noting that the word Mallam, means a man and that the law should take its course. “The word Mallam, means a man. It has nothing to do with this case. I however opposed to his bail based on personal recognition”, he said. Having listened to their various arguments, the presiding judge, Justice Ohimai Ovbiagele, however adjourned their bail applications to October 13, 2017. It would be recalled that Dr. Ama-

dasun was remanded alongside four others for allegedly using their offices while serving as board members of the Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to award contracts to their cronies after collecting money from them, an act punishable under section 98b (1) (a) (II) of the Criminal Code, CAP. 48, the Laws of Bendel State of Nigeria, as applicable to Edo State. The accused persons are Dr. Aisosa Amadasun and others .Adama Osabuohien, Adam Osabuohien, Prince Stephen Alao, Dove Momodu and Mallam Ali Sulayman. They however pleaded not guilty to the 50 counts charges leveled against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Godwin Obaseki, has assured citizens and residents of the state that the state government is deploying resources tactfully to arrest the recent spike in security challenges in parts of the state. The Governor also expressed deep sympathy with the family of the late Prof. Paul Otasowie who unfortunately lost is life in one of the attacks in the recent spike in violent crimes in the state. While expressing his solidarity with the families of Andy Ehanire and Osayomore Joseph who were both abducted recently, he called on indigenes and residents of the state be measured while making statements about the cases, in order not to jeopardise the efforts being made by the government to ensure their safe return to their families. In a statement issued by the Sec-

retary to the State Government, Barrister Osarodion Ogie, Obaseki appealed for calm among Edo people and residents, and urged them not to resort to extreme measures that could endanger the lives of those being held. “The State Government is working quietly and tactfully behind the scene to restore normalcy in the state and return the abducted to their families unharmed,” Obaseki said. The governor emphasised that: “There is absolutely no need for anyone or group to resort to misguided statements, extreme measures, selfhelp or brute struggle. What is required in the circumstance is tact.” He stressed that the state government was committed to ensuring that those held are released in good health condition to the waiting arms of their families.

Gelegele seaport: Committee submits technical report to Obaseki

ÏÏÏThe Edo State Governor, Mr.

Godwin Obaseki, has received the technical report on the proposed Gelegele Seaport, which is envisioned to serve as a key artery for the state’s economic diversification efforts. The governor received the report at the Government House, Benin City, on Wednesday, from the Technical Committee on the actualisation of the Gelegele Sea Port, led by its chairman, Engr. Greg Ero. Obaseki commended the committee for a job well done and noted that the project was a critical infrastructure in the state. He stressed the role of water transportation as a major driver of economic activity, noting that moving goods through the waterways remain one of the fastest means to grow the economy. According to him, the Gelegele Seaport is essential in view of the incoming investment to the state, as the setting up of a sea port will enhance the evacuation

of agricultural produce in a costefficient manner to both the local and global markets. He said the move to establish the port is apt and in line with the Federal Government’s economic recovery plan, which stipulates that states develop economic plans that will stimulate exportation. “We have travelled to various countries, especially Asia, to attract investment that will revamp our competitive advantage in oil palm and rubber. Edo State is a logistic hub for this country. From here, goods can be efficiently moved to various states and distributed across the country.” Noting that the state government would ensure that the report guides the implementation of the project, he said, “As a government, we want to assure you that the report is critical. We will immediately commence work on the recommendation and seek expert impute in building an infrastructure of this magnitude.”

Insecurity in Edo: IPAC begs Presidency to intervene

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chairman of the Edo State chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Hon. Agol, has added her voice to the recent call by some residents of the state to the presidency to intervene in the security situation in the state and address the issue holistically. She stated that the call has become imperative in the sense that if the situation is not nipped in the bud it may degenerate to a much colossal level such that the much talked about democratic dividends may become just a mirage. Hon. Agol stressed that “in recent times the spate of murders, kidnappings, armed robberies, assassinations and other criminal acts in Edo State, most especially, is so massive that the security agencies are being

stretched to their limits”. The IPAC chairman recalled some of the high calibre crimes as the assassination of a University of Benin (UNIBEN) lecturer, Professor Otasowie; the abduction of a musician, Osayomore Joseph and also the kidnapping of Andy Ehanire, a reputable games reserve manager. Hon. Agol stressed that presently the state needs to be freed from such inappropriate acts so as not to scare off foreign investors that Governor Godwin Obaseki is desirous of attracting to the state. She however charged all residents to play roles that will in a short while put a stop to all the ‘barbaric’ attitude of criminality that is causing the state a setback in terms of desired development.

The Edo Times 4 By Queenneth Orobedo In the last ten months, residents in Edo State have experienced governance like they have never had before. This is as a result of the pace-setting, uncommon approach to service delivery adopted by the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration. Come November 12, 2017, his administration will be a year old in office and, truth be told, the state has had to grapple with a myriad of challenges, amid dwindling financial resources across the nation. But, with the progress seen so far, he has shown to be undaunted in the resolve to build a sustainable foundation for the revival of the state’s local economy and attract foreign investment. In his inaugural speech on November 12, 2016, Governor Obaseki promised to carve a new path for development, towards improving the socio-economic wellbeing of the people, while building on the programmes of his successor, in tandem with the overall objective of government. He promised to expand infrastructure in the widest sense and build a robust human, intellectual and metaphysical infrastructure for the significant progress of the state. He stressed that he remained committed to his promise to create 200,000 jobs in four years. He equally assured that his administration would improve health care delivery, provide support for small scale industries, electricity generation, enhance environment for industries to thrive, urban renewal, education and curriculum development, especially on technical and vocational education and Information Communication Technology (ICT). In his words “there is no going back in the task to uplift the status of the people; the ship has sailed, and the destination is uncertain, but we are full of promises.” Hence the policy thrust of Governor Obaseki’s administration so far has been towards delivering on these promises, and he has been working quietly, but doggedly, to achieve them. Governor Obaseki has a passion for environmental sustainability. This informed his constituting a committee on Project Clean-Up Edo in December 2016. It was followed by a two-day workshop of all stakeholders in the sector, in March, 2017, which held under the distinguished chairmanship of former Cross

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Obaseki: Laying solid foundation for sustainable development River State Governor, Donald Duke. To further actualise the vision of a clean and green Edo, the state government embarked on training of the Edo State Waste Management Board (ESWMB) workforce and waste managers, towards ensuring a clean, safe and work-friendly environment. The blueprint for the task was unveiled in details to the team, during a one-day retreat on “The New Waste Management Reform and implementation Strategy”, put together by Committee on Project Clean Up Edo, in Government House, Benin City. Understanding that the environment has a direct link with health, investment, and tourism, which in turn have multiplier effects on the populace, Governor Obaseki pledged men, materials and resources towards the scheme to achieve the desired result — a departure from the past. As a result, the three major city centres namely Kings Square, Third Junction and New Benin Market area, have been rid of chaos and debris, the aftermath effect of what used to be a hotbed of activities of traders and commercial motorists. Past administrations have tried to clean up the state in order to quickly curb the menace, to no avail. The new administration says it has the will; and Edo people can attest to the fact that government is delivering on environmental sustainability. The state government has also made move to enhance the capacity of Civil Servants in the state, by partnering with the Chartered Institute of bankers in Nigeria (CIBN). Plans have been finalised to launch the state’s Civil Service Training Institute and a training programme for Directors of Finance and Administration in the Civil Service that will expose them to current industry trends. The educational sector is being revamped and remodeled at all levels to meet up with global standards. Also, in a bid to restore sanity and morals to school administration, the state government ordered the removal of illegal structures from school premises, and banned the collection of illegal fees from students for the purchase of uniforms and other items by principals of public schools. The state government has also

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Understanding that the environment has a direct link with health, investment, and tourism, which in turn have multiplier effects on the populace, Governor Obaseki pledged men, materials and resources towards the scheme to achieve the desired result — a departure from the past. taken steps towards improving Vocational and Technical Education, which is another proven route to sustainable economic empowerment. Reconstruction is on-going at the old Benin Technical College. According to Governor Obaseki, “Success is not defined by the possession of a university certificate, rather success is what the individual can do with their hands”. He is of the opinion that the future would be

defined by knowledge and technical expertise, and as such Edo state shouldn’t be left behind. The reconstruction project would provide 1,300 direct jobs in the next 18 months, and at least 800 of them would be reserved for Edo residents and indigenes. Part of the plan is to refurbish the existing buildings, equip several workshops and train teachers for delivery of a well-rounded technical education. Upon completion of the project, the state will have an institution that will produce between two to five thousand well-trained technicians yearly. The administration believes in the acquisition of relevant skills because it is the first fundamental step to job creation and will help reduce the huge deficit in technical manpower. Furthermore, the administration has made some strides towards empowering women, caring for the less–privileged in the society, as well as providing critical infrastructure and enthroning law and order in the state. Governor Obaseki equally flagged off the operation of the State Transport Management Agency (EDSTMA). Over 300 persons have been employed in EDSTMA. There are massive road construction and rehabilitation in different parts of the state. From Edo South, to Edo Central and North, the people have wit-

nessed increased efforts at restoring bad roads and paving of new ones to ease movement. In Edo South, Ehaekpen Street, TV Road, Lucky Way; in Edo Central Idumebo-Ihumudumu Royal Market Road, among others, are currently under reconstruction. In the healthcare sector, apart from making efforts to ensure that adequate services are rendered to the people, Governor Obaseki set machineries in motion to shore up immunisation coverage in the state. He awarded N10million to the best performing local government areas for immunisation coverage, even as sensitization efforts have been scaled up since the announcement. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Edo state was adjudged the best performing state in routine immunisation coverage in Nigeria, with no variation between its administrative data and the outcome of the national Immunization Coverage Survey conducted in 2016. Hopefully, this would be one among many other feats to be recorded in the health sector. The Agricultural sector is not left out. In fact that is where the state government hopes to create thousands of jobs by attracting foreign investors. The passage of a law banning Community Development Association (CDA) across the state is another milestone. A committee on Private Property Protection was also constituted by Governor Godwin Obaseki to enforce the CDA law by ensuring that a stop is effectively put to the activities of proscribed CDAs. The level of compliance with the CDA law has been quite impressive, as residents now acquire land and build houses without fear of being harassed or extorted. All these and many more Governor Obaseki is quietly and strategically putting in place to achieve his vision for Edo state. There is no doubt that the task ahead is daunting, to say the least, but this administration seems bent on wading against the tide to get the job done. It is hoped that much progress would have been made on all fronts before the tenure of Godwin Obaseki is over. Queenneth Orobedo is a Press specialist with the Edo State Government

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It’s not easy to survive as an independent producer –Adinoyi L4

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to survive as an independent producer â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Adinoyi Mursty Adinoyi, presenter-producer of the award-winning TV entertainment programme, Hitlist N Cruzin, speaks that they allow satellite channels to air alcohol adverts in the daytime, but not our TV stations, and that the policy is greatly harming the Nigerian economy and preventing creation of more jobs.

reach from that particular time. So what did they do? They now advertise on sports. And football is being played in

in the daytime. And now the market is completely off Nigeria. and we now allow our TV stations to air such adverts at any produce content that people will prefer to watch over football and that means more money for local TV to survive. So what

favour Nigeria and Nigerians. So that those who believe in the country can survive in the country.

I think that is very obvious. Nigeria will only move forward properly and even become the best country in the world we should as well consider some other things. When you seeking medical attention abroad. And their children also stay in business. Like TV stations in some inner towns. When Nigeria will become the best country because they will now ensure everything here at home works. Our hospitals will be in their town? So do you think such stations will survive? As it here. Our roads will be made okay because their children use accidents. So Nigeria will become the best country because our politicians will have no choice but to make Nigeria work in the right manner as everything they do must be done here.

and those guys discovered that they are not getting enough

many people working there. HNC is a product of TVC. Look at how many people are working for us. Go round to all

The best I can do in my own capacity is to make sure I have we still have other content that we are waiting for approval

get bigger as well. That is how you can grow the economy.

somebody who believes in the physical than what someone tells me about my own country. If you tell me Nigeria is doing

broadcasting in Nigeria. Who are those watching them? Nigerians. And they want to block the adverts because of yet those same particular age are watching the cable TV. How do you get more content? You need to spend more money. So where is that money to spend on content when alcohol adverts. Only a single entity is making the money from alcohol adverts. Whereas that money should cut across all TV stations.

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Beauty sins Mutiat Alli

1ne Rubbing your eyes. Continuously rubbing your eyes can contribute to dark circles, cause eye infections and intensify the itching sensation. infection â&#x20AC;&#x201C; tears, which contain lysozymes - or use eye drops or a soothing eye wash. 2wo Washing your face with hot water. It is a common misconception that you should wash your face with hot water, then use cold water for your peratures can cause dryness and irritation. Keep your skin happy by sticking to one temperature when you wash your face: either cold or lukewarm water.

breakouts. 6ix Rubbing your face dry. Regularly rubbing your face skin to lose elasticity, and can also cause wrinkles and irritation in the long term. Pat your face dry instead. Try using a clean face cloth each time you dry your 7even Using your mobile phone. While boiling water kills bacteria, bacteria grows faster in heat. The heat ronment for dirt, bacteria and germ to breed. Failing to clean your mobile phone regularly can cause skin

3hree Drinking through a straw. Continuously drinking often as you can. through a straw or straight from water bottles will Stick to a glass, cup or mug instead. 4our Sleeping with cotton pillows. Pressing your skin against a pillow while you sleep can cause wrinkles. Pillowcases accumulate a build-up of bacteria and residue from your scalp, causing acne. Swap your cotton pillowcases for a silk or satin one and wash your pillowcases regularly. 5ive Washing your face with full makeup on. For

8ight Washing your hair too often. No matter the price tag, shampoos and conditioners strip the hair of its natural oils. Shampooing your hair too frequently can result in dandruff and breakage.

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

Brogues

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

everywhere else. Vintage shirts Vintage, from its name it implies something that is old. Vintage has since been in existence since the early 70s and it was widely accepted by fashion lovers around the world. The early major reason why the vintage shirt was created was basically because of the hotness in the beach. Vintage wears are usually on a very light material and they come in different sizes and shapes. Vintage now

Cuban Colar

has gain its ground in the fashion world mostly in African countries. They now see it has a very unique way of looking simple and stylish and guys have been rocking continuously. How to wear Brogues

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