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Kachikwu vs Baru: Economist berates Buhari over role in face-off

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Folio Holdings, Anambra Govt sign MoU for N60bn agric project Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Court reserves judgment over Dasukiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bail

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PDP not playing its opposition role as expected, says Abdulsalami 5 Whistleblowing policy, potent weapon 6 in fight against Corruption -Magu N10.83bn allocation: Reps probes alleged corruption at Aso Rock Clinic 7 L- R: Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano; Chairman, Board of Directors, Folio Holdings Limited and Publisher of The Daily Times, Mr Fidelis Anosike and the Executive Vice President/CEO of GAC Motor, Chief Diane Chang, during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Folio Holdings and Anambra State Government in Awka, Anambra State ... on Thursday.

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Folio Holdings, Anambra govt sign MoU for N60bn agric project Continued from page 1 creation of jobs, Folio Holdings Limited, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anambra State Government for the establishment of a 4,000 hectares of commercial agriculture project valued at N60billion. The project, which will be sited in Awba - Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area, Anambra State is in partnership with Triton Aqua Africa Lim-

ited, Alluvial Farm Nigeria Limited and Choice International Group. Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, while signing the MoU on behalf of the state government, said that the state under his administration had promoted agricultural development to strengthen the economy and provide sufficient food and job security for the citizenry. Obiano also disclosed that he had invested over N2billion in supporting

farmers, saying that the state had over 500 cooperatives and had started recruitment of youths in various segment of the economy. The governor said, “We have started recruitment of youths, especially in agriculture to give them basic rudiment training in agriculture. “Before my administration, the GDP of the state was N1.8trillion, but now it has grown to N3.9 trillion. From the record, my ad-

ministration contributed N2.3trillion to the growth.” Obiano also urged the investors to ensure the smooth take-off of the project from the date of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). The governor, who assured investors of continuity in making the state business friendly, revealed that the state government had over 90,000 hectares of land in the land bank, ready for investment. Explaining, the Manag-

ing Director, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Mr. JoeBilly Ekwunife, said the 4000 hectares agro allied farm which is for rice production, would include an agricultural training institute which is expected to have a three years development timeline. Ekwunife said that other benefits of the projects include creation of 800 direct and 4,500 indirect jobs and food sufficiency among oth-

ers. Earlier, the Chairman, Board of Directors of Folio Holdings Limited and Publisher of The Daily Times, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, said they were attracted to site the project in the state due to the numerous security measures put in place by the state government. Anosike said that the project, when fully operational, would project the state in good light, boost socio economic activities and create jobs for the youths.

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L-R: State Governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo); Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo); Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun and former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Stakeholders meeting, in Ibadan, Oyo State... on Thursday.

ration (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru. He said the development has shown a clear lack of direction in the management of the nation’s economy and its affairs by the President, adding that the development is capable of hurting the nation’s fragile economy. He also alleged that a powerful cabal in the government is bent on having its way. Familoni also accused Baru of acting beyond his statutory role as the GMD, as enunciated in the 1977 Act setting up the Corporation. He cited the relevant provisions of the Act; and

the metamorphosis of the oil industry from its former to the current name, pointing out that recent development over the $25billion contracts scandal was totally in bad taste and must be reversed immediately by Buhari. The Daily Times recalls that the President, last Thursday, held meetings with both Kachikwu and Baru on the leadership imbroglio at the NNPC. The crisis of confidence, which had created a wide gulf between the two dramatis personae, following grave allegations of procedural breach in contracts award, amounting to $25billion, was blown open when Continued on page 6

PDP not playing its opposition role as expected, says Abubakar Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, (rtd) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of not properly playing its role of credible opposition in the politics and governance of Nigeria. This is even as the former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, said that the forthcoming elective national convention of the PDP slated for December 9 this year is an avenue for the party faithful to uphold the vision and ideals of its founding fathers. Both Abdulsalami and Babangida spoke in Minna, the Niger State capital, during a separate courtesy call on them by Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of Daar Communications on his ambition of becoming PDP national chairman.

Ï As IBB urges party to uphold ideals of its founding fathers

General Abubakar advised PDP to properly assume its opposition role in the governance and politics. While noting that though no party could remain in power forever, the former Head of State pointed put that the main pourpose of any party, either in governance or opposition, was to serve the people. He stressed that while party in governance hold the shots, the opposition checks the shots been fired to ensure that the right thing was done, adding that party should be driving force of governance. According to him, “I must say it is very sad that you (PDP) have not played your role properly in opposition. “Maybe you are suffering for the shock of defeat, but I

thought at least six months down the line will have been enough to come out of the shock to really face the governance. “It would have been enough to perform your role in giving a credible opposition which I am afraid you have not done. “You being one of the major parties in Nigeria and find yourself in opposition since you did not perform that function, the smaller parties also found themselves in this way. “I am happy now you are waking up and I hope this is the end of discovery within your party. “You will now come and build formidable party that will play the role of opposition,” Abubakar said. The former military head of state told Dokpesi that some aspirants, who are

equally interested in the PDP national chairmanship position, had also visited him. He expressed hope that from experience and lessons learnt during the PDP leadership crisis, the party would now “mend fences and continue to be a dominant party in Nigeria politics. His words: “You need now to check why you slide from ruling to opposition party to see what you have done wrong and correctly with a view to trying to learn from some of these things.” Abubakar advised PDP leaders and members, especially the aspirants to go into the December national elective convention without bitterness. “If I am right there are about five or six of you interested in the chairnship

position. “You have your visions and aspirations which legitimately as politicians you have the right to play a role not only in your party but in governing the country. “I do hope you will go through this convention without bitterness because you have seen what rancour caused the party. “ He advised electorate to also examine critically parties’ manifestoes being sold to them during campaigns. Abubakar also advised PDP members to continue to give their support to PDP and the country. Also, former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida urged the PDP to use its forthcoming elective national convention as an avenue for party to uphold the visionary ideals of the founding fathers of the

party. According to a statement from his Media office, General Babangida said, “Democracy is about choice and only people with vision, courage and strong commitment to the unity of the country can lead the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).” The elder statesman and one of the founding members of PDP, said, “politicians should always have a vision for a united and strong Nigeria as a shining example of Democracy in Africa.” General Babangida, described Mr. Dokpesi as a strong pillar in the democratic equation in Nigeria. Earlier, High Chief Dokpesi said though he had not formally declared his ambition, he came to seek Abubakar and Babangida’s blessings and support on his ambition of becoming PDP national chairman.

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Economist berates Buhari over role in face-off Continued from page 5 it was allegedly leaked to the media. The issue, which had since been trending in the country, soon became a subject of public discourse, prompting the President to immediately wade in. Among other sundry allegations made by Kachikwu against Baru, both key personnel of Buhari’s government, included flagrant violation of rules in contract awards, as well as disrespect for his office as the Minister of State of the Federal Republic. For example, Kachikwu had argued, albeit with empirical evidence, that the oil “sector was also in a critical state where only innovative ideas can stop the alarming impact of the fall of oil pric-

es on the National Income, adding that the innovations that he and his team had developed and started implementing in the downstream, upstream, policy generation, and Niger Delta security had enabled the sector to stabilise slightly. “However, truth is that given global challenge in this sector, we must aggressively pursue out of the box ideas on rejuvenating this sector, getting the best yield and increasing our earnings from oil and gas. What this means is that parastatals in the Ministry and all CEOs of these parastatals must be aligned with the policy drive of the supervising Ministry to allow the sector register the growth that has eluded it for many years. To do otherwise or to exempt any of the Parastatals would be to emplace

a stunted growth for the industry,” he averred. To this end, Kachikwu appealed to Buhari to move in and save the NNPC and the oil industry from collapse arising from the nontransparent practices in the NNPC, and empower the NNPC to take the needed actions when needed. His other prayers to Buhari include, “That you save, the office of the Minister of State from further humiliation and disrespect by compelling all parastatals to submit to oversight regulatory mandate and proper supervision which I am supposed to manage on your behalf.” But Baru, through the NNPC’s Group General Manger, Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, has raised sundry issues in defence of his actions,

saying that he followed due process in the alleged contract scam and insubordination, which Kachikwu had alleged in his August 30 letter to Buhari. According to Baru, part of the Act setting up the NNPC, which is a successor to the then Nigerian National Oil Corporation states thus: “An Act to dissolve the Nigerian National Oil Corporation and to establish the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation empowered to engage in all commercial activities relating to the Petroleum industry and to enforce all regulatory measures relating to the general control of the Petroleum sector through its Petroleum Inspectorate department.” He said that Part I of the Act states: “(1) There shall be established a corporation

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Whistle blowing policy: Potent weapon in fight against corruption -Magu Ï Says EFCC recovered N527.6m, $53.2m, £21.2m,547,730 Ï Calls for collaborative efforts amongst Nigerians to curb menace

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ÏÏÏ Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has said that the Federal Government whistle-blowing policy has remained a potent weapon in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Magu who spoke while delivering a key note address at the Unveiling of Corruption Anonymous, the Civil Society Whistleblower Support Initiative of the African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) in Abuja, maintained that the policy has remained one of Presi-

dent Muhammadu Buhari administration’s vital tool to eradicate corruption in Nigeria. Outlining the success recorded so far since the implementation of the policy by the APC led government, Magu disclosed that the commission has through the help of the policy recovered N527, 643,500; $53,222,747; GBP 21,222,890 and Euro 547,730. “Through, this window,we have received hundreds of actionable tips that led to the following cash recoveries: N527, 643,500; $53,222,747; GBP 21,222,890 and Euro 547,730,” Magu said. While calling for collaborative efforts amongst Nigerians through information

sharing to defeat the evil of corruption in Nigeria, the EFCC boss maintained that the success recorded so far would not have been possible without the assistance of Nigerians. “Through this window, we have seen many Nigerians whose motivation was not just to benefit from the recoveries as promised by the federal government, but the satisfaction of having to see that what was ill-gotten has been recovered for the good of all. “Those in this category were motivated by their sense of justice and overriding national interest, not the financial reward. We urge more Nigerians to borrow a leaf from these patriotic individuals.

“We at EFCC believe that we do not have a monopoly of knowledge. We cannot fight corruption alone. We need every Nigerian to come on board because the negative effect of corruption does not discriminate against ethnicity, religion or political affiliation. “We need citizens to actively participate in the fight against corruption through volunteering information. Our singsong should be ‘see something; say something’. We have no choice because as the president once reminded us, corruption is Nigeria’s number one enemy and if we don’t kill it, it will kill us,” Magu said.

by the name of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (hereinafter in the Act referred to as “the Corporation”) which shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and may sue or be sued in its corporate name. “(2) The affairs of the Corporation shall, subject to Part II of this Act, be conducted by a Board of Directors of the Corporation which shall consist of a Chairman and the following other members, that is-(a) the Director-General, Federal Ministry of Finance and Economic Development; (b) the Managing Director of the Corporation; and (c) three persons to be appointed by the National Council of Ministers, being persons who by reason of their ability, experience or specialised knowledge of the oil industry or of business or professional attainments are capable of making useful contributions to the work of the Corporation; (3) The Chairman shall be a Minister in the Government of the Federation to be known and styled as the Minister of Petroleum Resources; (4) The supplementary provisions set out in the First Schedule to this Act shall have effect with respect to the tenure of office of the members of the Board (other than the Chairman), proceedings of the Board, certain duties of the members thereof and the other matters mentioned therein.” But Familoni said that from the foregoing, “It is very clear from the provision of the NNPC Act (Part 1), quoted above, that the affairs of the NNPC shall be conducted by the Board of Directors, with a Chairman who shall be a Minister appointed by Mr. President. It is irrelevant whether the Minister is Senior or Junior so long as he is a member of the Federal Executive Council.” For Familoni, “In effect, by appointing the Minister of State as the NNPC Board Chairman, it is ultra vires for the GMD (who is also a member of the Board) to circumvent the Board and its Chairman in the conduct of the affairs of the NNPC. “By his appointment as Chairman, the President has delegated the authority of the Minister of Petroleum Resources to the Minister of State, as Chairman, with respect to the conduct of NNPC corporate affairs, simplicita. All arguments to the contrary are futile and pure balderdash.” He said: “The GMD and his partners in the Presidency, who have illegally constituted themselves into an Oil Cabal and usurped the authority and powers

of the NNPC Board are guilty of economic crimes and sabotage and should be prosecuted by the EFCC without any delay or rigmarole. The War Against Corruption, Indiscipline and Economic Sabotage should have no room for such deliberately plotted illicit and corrupt behaviour.” “Mr. President must clean the augean stable and save the reputation of the Presidency. The Cabal has been able to sidetrack the NNPC Board on the pretext that the President is the Petroleum Minister and is therefore the substantive Chairman of the Board. “This pretext is false, selfserving and symptomatic of kleptocratic governance. It is in the better interest of the country for the President to divest himself of the Petroleum portfolio and appoint someone from one of the major oil producing states as the Minister of Petroleum Resources.” But in what appeared as a new twist that may also douse the raging tension over the contracts scandal in the NNPC, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that he was aware of some of the actions of Baru, saying that he approved the NNPC’s joint venture financing contracts. Osinbajo admitted, through a statement, that it was with his full knowledge and approval that the business deal was undertaken while he held sway as the Acting President, during Buhari’s medical vacation in London. The number two man, who spoke through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, in a series of tweets on his confirmed Twitter handle, @akandeoj, said he approved the recommendations for the contracts, as part of necessary actions to deal with the backlog of unpaid cash calls. He stated that approvals were given by the then Acting-President after due diligence; and in accordance to established procedure as the President was away on medical vacation. He tweeted thus : “In response to media inquiries on NNPC joint venture financing, VP Osinbajo, as Ag. President approved recommendations after due diligence and adherence to established procedure. “Action was necessary to deal with huge backlog of unpaid cash calls which Buhari administration inherited; and also to incentivise much needed fresh investments in the oil and gas sector.” Meanwhile, stakeholders in the Nigerian project have begun to raise concerns over the issue.

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N10.83bn allocation: Reps probe alleged corruption at Aso Rock Clinic Henry Omunu, Abuja

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Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the deplorable condition of the Aso Rock Clinic, Abuja, in spite of N10.83billion allocation it received in 2015’ 2016 and 2017. The lawmakers’ decision was sequel to the recent disclosures by the Wife of

the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, who condemned the clinic for lack of basic drugs. Also, the House further resolved to look into the deductions allegedly made from the salaries and allowances of staff of the clinic. The resolution follows the adoption a motion brought by Hon. Henry Archibong (PDP/Akwa-Ibom) drawing attention to the

poor state of medical facilities at the clinic and the services it renders to patients. The Daily Times recalls that Mrs. Buhari had at the opening of a two-day stakeholders meeting on reproductive, maternal, adolescent health and nutrition held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa last Monday, chided the Chief Medical Director of the State House Clinic, Dr. Hu-

sain Munir, over the poor state of the clinic. She revealed at the forum that when she recently took ill, the management of the clinic advised her to seek medical attention in London, an advise she turned down. Upon preferring to use the State House Clinic, she found out that the x-ray machine at the clinic was dysfunctional.

Leading debate on the motion, Rep. Archibong observed that the State House Clinic was established to take care of the health needs of the President, the Vice-President, their family members as well as members of staff of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that the clinic has over the years, been receiving annual budgetary allocations to procure equipment that will enable it function optimally. Giving details of budgetary allocations for the clinic, the lawmaker added that in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Appropriation Acts, the clinic was allocated the sums of 3.94 billion, 3.87 billion and 3.2 billion respectively, for upgrading and provision of necessary drugs and equipment. “In spite of those huge budgetary allocations, the clinic lacks necessary facili-

ties such as syringes, drugs and equipment needed for saving lives. “Medical doctors working at the clinic have expressed concern over alleged illegal deductions from their salaries and allowances by the management since April 2017, without any official communication for the action”, he said. Furthermore, the lawmaker commended the first lady for her exemplary show of patriotism and selflessness in exposing the rot at the clinic and insisting on obtaining medical care in Nigeria. Her action, he said saved the country millions of dollars in foreign exchange. The probe will be conducted by the House Committee on Healthcare Services and has three weeks to report its findings for further legislative action.

Monkey pox rumour: Schools remain shut in Imo, Anambra Val Okara, Owerri & John Ndu, Awka L-R: Katsina State Governor, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari; Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara; representative of the Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Prof. George Eriyamremu and Director General, National Institute for Legislative Studies ( NILS ), Prof. Ladi Hamalai, during the NILS / UNIBEN 2016 / 2017 Matriculation and Fellowship Endowment Ceremony at the National Assembly, Abuja… on Thursday.

S’Court reserves judgment on Dasuki’s bail

Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment till January 25, 2018 in the appeal filed by former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki ( rtd), challenging the refusal of the federal government to release him on bail. The apex court fixed the date after the lawyer representing Dasuki, Joseph Daudu (SAN) and that of the Federal government, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), regularized all processes they filed in respect of the suit. Justice Musa Datijo Mohammed, who led four other justices at yesterday’s proceedings, adjourned the matter to the appointed date after clearing all hurdles on the substantive matter. Dasuki, who has been in the custody of the Department of the State Security (DSS), since December 29, 2015 is praying the Supreme Court for an order to com-

pel the Federal government to obey the bail granted him by courts in the three different charges brought against him by the Federal government. The former NSA in the alternative wants the apex court to stop his trial at both the Federal High Court and the Federal Capital Territory High Courts, pending the time the government will allow him to enjoy the bail granted him and to enable him prepare adequately for his defence in the three separate criminal charges against him. In appellant brief of argument, Daudu recalled that sometime in 2015, Dasuki was arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and money laundering. Dasuki said that based on applications, he was admitted to bail on various conditions by the Federal High Court to enable him prepare for his defence and that he subsequently met all the prescribed bail conditions.

The ex-NSA also claimed that he was thereafter taken to two FCT High Courts with separate charges on money laundering, conspiracy and breach of trust and that on the strength of his application Justices Hussein Baba Yusuf and Peter Affem in their separate decisions admitted him to bail in compliance with the law to enable him have adequate preparation for his defence in the criminal charges against him. The appellant further claimed that on December 29, 2015 at the Kuje Prisons and shortly after perfecting the third bail conditions, the operatives of DSS swooped on him and abducted him to their custody without fresh charges thereby disobeying the court orders on the bail matter. He further claimed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court in a landmark judgment delivered by justice Friday Chijoke Nwoke ordered his immediate release since 2016 in a suit for enforcement of

fundamental rights which he filed against the Federal government. He said that up till to date, the decision of the regional court had not been obeyed. He therefore prayed the apex court for an order compelling the respondent to obey all orders in respect of his bail to enable him have unfettered access to his legal team for the purpose of defending himself in the criminal charges slammed on him. In its brief of argument by Jacobs, the federal government maintained that all orders in respect of the bail granted the appellant by the three High Courts have been obeyed at the point of his release at Kuje Prisons after he perfected the bail conditions on December 29, 2015. He prayed the court to dismiss the claim of the appellant, adding that all orders on the bail issue have been legally obeyed by the respondent. The apex court reserved decision for January 25, 2018.

Following the rumour of soldiers of the Nigerian Army injecting Monkey Pox virus on school pupils in Imo State on Wednesday, all the private schools remained under lock and key. Our correspondent who went round the Owerri, the state capital, observed that public schools recorded low turnout of students. Meanwhile, sequel to the recent pandemonium in Anambra state over the alleged controversy that the Army was injecting the Monkey Pox virus on school children, many schools in the state are still under lock and key. Daily Times reports that management of some of the private schools in Imo state has directed their students and pupils to stay back at home and report back to school on next week Monday. According to the headmistress of one of the private schools at Work Layout, Owerri who pleaded anonymity, the decision to give their students two days break wasto calm the nerves of the Wednesday pandemonium. “In fact, the rumour was so terrible that we could not resist the pressure of parents who came to pick

their children and wards. The parents rained insults on us. “The security agents could not help matters ad they came with guns to pick their children thereby creating more panic.” The rumour had it on Wednesday that armed soldiers had invaded schools in the state with the aim of injecting “Monkey Pox” vaccine on schools pupils in disguise of immunization programme. The rumour which spread like wide fire triggered panic and pandemonium in schools as well as forcing parents to abandon their duty posts to collect their children. When contacted, a parent of five in Awka, the Anambra State capital, Mr. Fidelis Okafor, said he ordered his children and wards to stay at home to ensure safety of the children. According to him “I went to bring my children from school yesterday because of what was going on. I stopped them from going to school until the state government assures us of the safety of our children.” Meanwhile, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) of Anambra state, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, had in his press release debunked the rumour and urged people to go about doing their businesses.

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2017 World Food Day: FG assures of availability, affordable quality food Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, has assured Nigerians of government’s efforts to achieve a sustainable access, availability and affordable quality food for all and make the country a net provider of food to the global community. Chief Ogbe also said that the country would be involved in raw materials development to meet the needs of the expanding industrial sector. The Minister stated this during a press conference in his office in Abuja on Thursday to mark the World Food Day, 2017 celebration. He highlighted the achievements of the Ministry along with the subsector activities and the

road map for the various initiatives embarked upon by President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. Ogbe said; “Let me inform you that our primary focus in the agriculture sector is to ensure a virile foundation and certified seed generation system, establish commodity market corporations, reinforce the National grazing reserves program fund extension service at all levels, resuscitate the existing agriculture development projects and re-position the existing agro-processing facilities in the country”. To achieve these feet and to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, Chief Ogbe said that the 2016-2020 “Green Alternative” Agricultural promotion Policy (APP) was articulated to achieve self sufficiency and sustainable food security, reduce

import dependence, stimulate agro-exports, enhance wealth and diversify the economy. He said: “The Ministry’s policy direction is to strengthen extension services, aid impute delivery support, promote value addition and market access, ensure land development and soil fertility management, provide supportive infrastructure, mainstream youth and gender productivity windows that will facilitate credits to agricultural enterprises. “So far, we have provided 25% input subsidy contribution to 6.5 Million farmers under the growth enhancement support schemes for private managed fertilizer supply for wet season and dry season farming across the various commodity value chains. “We have also facilitated foundation and certified

Restructure Nigeria now for fairness, equity, justice -Itsekiris urge FG Joe Abu, Warri

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The Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality on Thursday called for restructuring of the country for equity, fairness, truth and justice. Addressing newsmen and top leaders of Itsekiri nation at the palace of the Olu of Warri, the people maintained that the call was pertinent such that any ethnic nationality, that contribute immensely to the Nation’s economic resources should be rewarded accordingly in relation to their contributions, irrespective of their demographic status. In a statement read by the

Executive Secretary, Olu-inCouncil, Chief Kofi Kartey on behalf of the Itsekiri National Forum, the ethnic group also support the mounting call for a National Conference with equal participation of each ethnic nationality and within a legal frame work to guarantee freedom in the examination and determination, among other critical issues for national development. “Such national conference should also take into reckoning the work that was done at the 2014 Confab. At the end of it all, the conclusions should be put to a referendum of the people so that the outcome shall truly be felt by Nigerians”, said the forum in their

statement. Besides, the people called for the protection and development of the minority in ensuring of ethnic nationalities comprised in the state to continue to co-exist together in peace, prosperity and progress as citizens of one country united in common interest and destiny. According to them, the restructuring of the revenue sharing formula and devolution of powers between the federal government and the confederation states or regions to ensure fiscal federalism, adding, “We therefore advocate that the federating states must retain some measures of independence and autonomy”.

NDDC to partner CRSG over Bakassi sea port, Super Highway projects Edem Bassey, Calabar

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Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced her intension to partner with the Cross River State government over Bakassi Seaport and Super Highway projects. The chairman of the commission, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, stated this in Calabar shortly after a courtesy visit on Governor Ben Ayade on Thursday He said: “We are willing to partner with members States on project of their choice, you know the state

government determined the priority of her project, but in Cross River State the choice of projects are very clear, the deep sea port and super highway. “As a commission, we need to partner with the state on the access to the ports, we are going to work out the detail later, by next week or so, the managing director will sent a team to sit down with the state government to work out the details but we have agreed in principles to partner with government on the access to the deep sea port. Also speaking, the Managing Director of anddc,

Mr Nsima Ekere said that the deep seaport is a very major project that will positively impact on the socioeconomic live of not just Calabar and Cross River State but the entire region. “One of the thing we have identify as quick driver that will kick start the project is the access road and so we have agreed with the state government that we will go ahead and establish a team that will work together and get a design and immediately embark on the construction of a dualized road from Calabar to Bakassi deep seaport.

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Nigeria’s problems are corruption, bad leadership not structure, says cleric

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ÏÏÏAmidst increasing agi-

tation for restructuring of the country from different groups, ethnic nationalities and individuals, Nigeria problems as been identified as bad leadership and corruption rather than it present political structure. This view was expressed by a cleric and public affairs analyst, Proper Kanayo in an interview with the Dailytimes, noting that it was sad the the present crops of leaders have let down the people, while they lack vision to rule and take the country

to it dream position. Kanayo charged Nigerians to show interest in partisan politics, engage in political activities and contest for elective positions in the country, rather than leave it in the hand of corrupt individuals who are only interested in siphoning the nation wealth. Kanayo who is the resident pastor of living waters unlimited church Isolo , 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 Menter shift and 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 calls for secession by member 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.

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based lawyer, Mr. Wale Ogunade, has written to the Managing Director of Hyundai Motors Nigeria Limited demanding the payment of a total sum of N165million covering purchase price and general damages for allegedly selling a defective automobile which has not performed the purpose for which it was purchased. In a letter dated September 19, 2017 which was written on behalf of Mr. Ayo Oluwatosin and Starcoms Media Services Limited, stated that the duo purchased a Hyundai Grand Santa Fe luxury GLS3.3l, along with four (4) other units of vehicles from the Ikeja outlet of Hyundai, in which the said vehicle was delivered on the 6th day of October, 2016. The lawyer further stated that he was informed

Lawyer demands N165m from Hyundai Motors

that upon delivery of the said vehicle with Reg No: LND 996 EH, it was put to use between 21st – 26thday of October, 2016, wherein it was discovered that it had a brake problem which was indicated on its dashboard. “Our client further informed us that it immediately drew the attention of your company to the brake problem of the said vehicle of which it was taken to your company’s service centre for repairs on the 27th day of October, 2016. “Subsequently, the said vehicle was yet again taken twice by your company for repairs for the same issue

2019: Nigeria needs rescue, says NCP presidential aspirant ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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presidential aspirant of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Dr. Thomas Wilson Ikubese, said on Thursday that Nigeria, as a nation, needs to be rescued from the hands of its current political

leaders. He stated that the country has become an embarrassment among the comity of nations in the world. Dr. Ikubese said this while declaring his ambition to run for the 2019 presidential elections at an event held in Akure.

He noted that both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have failed the Nigerian masses. “Nigeria is supposed to be the pride of the black race but today we have become a global embarrassment,” Dr. Ikubese said.

The NCP presidential aspirant observed that the problem created by the former Nigeria leaders has further deepen the country into poverty and corruption. He, therefore, promised that if given the opportunity in 2019, he would transform the country

Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun (middle); Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga (2nd right); Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraju Adekunbi (left) and Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo (right), during the commissioning of bulldozers to boost agricultural development in the state, at Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Thursday.

by ensuring the voices of the masses counted in his government. Dr. Ikubese also emphasized that several solutions have been recommended to the Nigeria government on ways to solve the problems bedeviling the country, wondering why the recommendations had not been implemented. He pleaded with the Nigeria youths to wake up and be vigilant come 2019 rather than recycling the current political juggernauts. “I have decided to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. “This is to help me put machineries in place for the actualization of these recommendations which would birth the new Nigeria of our dreams. “I hereby call on our youths, which form 70 percent of the Nigerian Population to rise up and join me in this civil revolution through the ballot box come 2019.” According to him, the Nigerian youths should always wake up to the challenge of contesting elective positions in order to wrestle power from the money bags politicians. The Ondo State chairman of the NCP, David Olasuyi, explained that the party was also formed to give the Nigeria masses a voice in the political system, while saying that the Dr. Ikubese has what it takes to lead Nigeria to a greater height, he added that the party is poised for good governance come 2019.

and when returned back to our client, the situation did not abate. “Our client further informed us that after a long back and forth, a meeting was held with some representatives of your company on July 18, 2017, wherein our client expressly informed your representatives that the only solution to the issue is a refund of the amount paid for the said vehicle, plus interest and that your company take back the said vehicle as stated in paragraph 3 of our client’s letter to your company dated the 26th day of July, 2017.

Education panacea for poverty alleviation

Charles Onyekwere, Abakaliki

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African Heritage Institution (Afri-Heritage) has noted that compulsory education, skills acquisition and improved infrastructure will stem poverty among the people. It stated this in a communiqué on Thursday in Enugu after the Big Ideas Podium Conference with the theme: ‘Ending Poverty in Nigeria: Using What We Have to get What We Want.’ The communique, signed by the Executive Director of the institution, Prof. Ufo Okeke-Uzodike, said that poverty would greatly be reduced if government ensured that every Nigerian was skilled, had access tohealthcare and infrastructure to further their aspirations. Okeke-Uzodike said in the statement that the people should also be equipped with basic technological know-how to function in a digital world. “Education is a very important tool of tackling poverty. The abundant human resources should be empowered through education, training and retraining, while the material resources should be properly utilised. “This is because there is a strong relationship between illiteracy and poverty,’’ it said. According to the statement, to reduce the rate of inflation, Nigeria’s economic managers should properly redistribute wealth and cause more people to be income earners.

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US withdraws from UNESCO

*This is “loss to multilateralism” –UNESCO Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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United States Thursday announced that it will withdraw from the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), accusing the body of “anti-Israel bias.” The State Department spokeswoman, Heather Nauert, said Washington would establish an “observer mission” to replace its representation at the Paris-based agency. According to AFP, the United States was angered since 2011 when UNESCO

members granted Palestine full membership of the body despite opposition from its ally Israel. Ever since the move, Washington had opposed every move by UN bodies to recognize the Palestinians as a state, believing that this must await a negotiated Middle East peace deal. However, US President Donald Trump’s administration is also reviewing many of its multilateral commitments, pursuing what he calls an “America First” foreign policy, which places America’s interest above every consideration.

Nauert said the State Department had notified UNESCO’s outgoing DirectorGeneral Irina Bokova of their decision earlier Thursday. “This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects US concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO,” she said in a statement. “The United States indicated to the director-general its desire to remain engaged with UNESCO as a non-member observer state in order to contribute US views, perspectives and expertise on some

of the important issues undertaken by the organization, including the protection of world heritage, advocating for press freedoms and promoting scientific collaboration and education.” Meanwhile, The head of UNESCO Irina Bokova voiced “profound regret” on over a decision by the United States to withdraw from the UN culture and education body which she called a “loss to multilateralism”. “I wish to express profound regret at the decision of the United States of America to withdraw from UNESCO,” Bokova said in a statement.

Upsurge of crime in Edo: Stop it, Oba of Benin tells palace chiefs Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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upsurge in the cases of kidnapping and armed robbery I’m Edo State has attracted the condemnation of the Palace of the Benin Monarch. In a meeting of Chiefs and Enigie presided over by the Iyase of Benin, Chief Sam Igbe, at the instance of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare the second, the Iyase expressed disgust and indignation of the Palace over the unwarranted

spades of kidnapping and other act of criminality ravaging Edo State. Challenging the Chiefs and Enigie on the need to rise to the occasion, through whatever means, the Iyase posited that it is imperative to join forces to tackle this menace, that is threatening the very fabrics of our existence as a people. He emphasized that as leaders, the Chiefs and Enigie must evolve an enduring solution to this mindless situation.

Reposition science technological education to be globally relevant, YABATECH Rector tells FG Esther Taiwo

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L-R: Tony Ojobo, Public Affairs Director, Nigerian Communications Commission; Segun Ogunsanya, CEO/Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria and Akin Olawore, President, Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) at the NBCC Breakfast meeting in Lagos… on Thursday.

Pensioners protest non-payment of gratuity Edem Bassey, Calabar

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100 members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) in Cross River State have protested the nonpayment of their gratuities that cut across several years. The protesters also complained about the planned verification of pensioners by the state government. Already, over 50 pensioners have been reported dead between August 2016 and now. Speaking on behalf of other protesters on Thursday, state chairman of the NUP, Comrade Emmanuel Adie Ntamu, said: “We completely see no valid rationale for the proposed revalidation exercise as directed by the cross river state government.

“But as a mark of respect, we will only accept verification, if our gratuity cheques are kept in front of us after the exercise. Between the last verification and now, we have lost not less than fifty pensioners who were verified. “In this so-called revalidation, would these departed senior citizens not be treated as ghost? It takes next-of-kin over ten years to assess their relatives benefit.” The protesters alleged that the state government collected several billions of naira for the payment of gratuity and pensions from Paris fund, surprisingly that money was not been used for the purpose it was meant and called on relevant government agencies to investigate the us-

age of the money. Another worrisome development, according to the protesters was that they have come face to face with the non remittance of their check of dues of their members by the state government. “It is most frustrating to note that in the past three months, the state government has refused to remit our check off dues to the state council without any logical or justifiable explanation. “This ugly trend has crippled the finances of the Union and put us in a financial mess. It is almost impossible to now meet our most basic responsibilities such as payment of staff salaries and mobilizing officers for official assignments. We do

not deserve this heartless from the government that ought to carter for the elderly, other things being equal. They pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to come to their aide, “We implore the NLC and TUC to do the needful as our aged members have put in their best for our fatherland and deserve to exit planet earth gloriously.” The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions such as Paris club refund are rare gift that must be used for the purpose meant for. Don’t apply delaying tactics, you may verify pensions every month but you cannot verify gratuity twice, to hell with the delay tactics.

the Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Margret Ladipo, has urged the federal government to reposition science and technical education in order for the country to be relevant globally. She said this while addressing journalists at the pre-convocation press conference as part of the activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the polytechnic which is coming alongside the convocation for the award of Diplomas and Certificates for graduands of the 2015/2016 session slated for October 19, 2017 where she stressed the need to bridge skill gap in order to reduce unemployment in the country. According to the Rector, the institution, which was established in 1947 as Yaba Technical Institute to pioneer higher education in Nigeria, has concentrated only on investing in human capital adding that the impact of technical education cannot be overemphasized in the development of any nation technologically. “One of the core objectives of YABATECH is to produce manpower for the technological development of the na-

tion. The institution is meant for competency based education and not just paper test and that is why we encourage our students to become entrepreneurs rather than seeking for white collar jobs after graduation,” she said. The Rector disclosed that several programmes are lined up for the anniversary such as the Alumni Association national workshop on Tuesday, 17th October, 2017 on the theme ‘Business Financing in a Growing Economy.’ The convocation lecture which is titled “Repositioning Science and Technological Education in Nigeria for Global Relevance” will be delivered by Dr Emeka Epuh of the University of Lagos on October 18, 2017 followed by the award of OrdinRY National Diploma to about 6,461 students and Higher National Diploma to 2,560 graduating students. “During this anniversary, people will have the benefit of listening to step by step reportage of the programmes through Radio YABATECH –The Voice of Technology on FM 89.3 which is the latest baby on campus. This signals the beginning of another epoch for the College at another level,” she said.

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Politics

PDP constitutes campaign committee for Anambra guber poll The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a Campaign Committee for the Anambra State gubernatorial election scheduled for Nov. 18. A statement issued by Sen. Ben Obi, National Secretary of the party in Abuja, disclosed that the committee would be led by Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu and Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta states as joint chairmen. This is even as the governorship candidate of the party in the state, Mr Oseloka Obaze, has warned other PDP candidates, political parties and their supporters to eschew politics of bitterness and campaign of calumny. Oseloka the party said would flag off his campaign on Monday, at the Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS) Onitsha. It named the campaign committee members to include Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President, all PDP governors, Sen. Ben Obi and all former PDP governors from the South East. Other members are all former governors from the five other zones of the nation namely Otunba Gbenga Daniel, South West; Chief Celestine Omehia, South South; Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, North West; Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, North Central; and Mr Boni Haruna, North East. Others include all former gov-

…As Oseloka warns against hate campaign

OSELOKA ernors South South, all former National Assembly members from South East, all members of the Board of Trustees from the South East. Also in the committee were all former ministers from the South-East, all National Assembly members from the SouthEast Zone, all South East Zonal Executive Committee members. It also includes all state chairmen from South-East Zone and Chief Austin Umahi, National Vice Chairman, South East.

However, Oseloka in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, the state capital decried the alleged smear campaigns targeted at discrediting his person and the process of his emergence as the PDP candidate in the upcoming election in the state. He said that although political parties and their candidates enjoyed the right to freely sell their manifestoes to the electorate, others reserved the right to seek redress whenever they felt

slandered under the guise of campaign. He said: “My attention has been drawn to various malicious reports on social media platforms aimed at tarnishing my image and credibility as the candidate of the PDP in the forthcoming election. “Such reckless postings constitute fake news, hate speeches and inciting words,” Obaze said. According to him, “the malicious reports range from allusions that I fraudulently won the PDP primaries, which was nationally televised, to my going to take an oath of allegiance in a shrine and, of late, that I was admitted in a psychiatric hospital overseas. “Rather than focus on campaign issues, they resort to campaign of calumny,” he said, adding that there were acceptable limits to propaganda. The PDP governorship hopeful further said that he remained committed to issuebased campaign, in spite of the fact that he had access to damaging information about other contestants. “I hereby reiterate my commitment to run a campaign free of fake news, hate speech and calumny. I will dismiss anyone on my team who engages in such unacceptable conducts. “I hope other governorship candidates will publicly make a similar commitment,” Obaze said. (NAN)

Osinbajo’s wife, Udom, Bindo for 2017 COWLSO women conference Benjamin Omoike Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and his counterpart in Adamawa State, Alhaji Jibrilla Bindo are among top dignitaries expected to grace this year’s edition of the National Women Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO). Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa on Wednesday, Chairperson and wife of the Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode said the wife of the Vice President would serve as the mother of the day and also declare the conference open while Governor Udom would be the Special Guest of honour, and Governor Bindo will declare the conference closed. Mrs Ambode who said this year’s Conference, which has its theme as ‘She Creates, She

Transforms’, will hold between October 24 and 26, 2017 at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, said other renowned facilitators drawn from all walks of life would give insight on selected relevant topics, ranging from Networking Etiquette, Women in Agriculture, Women Empowerment, financing options for businesses, among other issues. She said the theme of the conference was carefully selected and would focus on the ingenuity of Nigerian women in the pursuit of innovative and practical solutions towards 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 some-

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thing bigger and better. Our transformation efforts extend to all facets of human engagement,” she said. Besides, the wife of the governor said there would be presentation of certificates of appreciation to notable individuals and organisations for their long-standing partnership and support for COWLSO, while an award of inspirational women of the year would also be presented to a distinguished

Nigerian woman achiever, who has excelled in her chosen career, mentored other women and has supported the vision of the group. 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 venue of the Gala Night expected to hold Wednesday, 25th October.

LG boss charges women to seek elective positions,

…commends Akeredolu for being gender sensitive

Patrick Okohue The chairperson of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mrs. Morenike Alaka, has commended the governor of the state, ‘Arakunrin’ Oluwarotimi Akeredolu for being gender sensitive, as she charges women across the country to seek elective positions in the current democratic setting so that they can be part of decision making that will affect their lives in a positive way. Alaka made the charge in Okitipupa, while speaking with a group of Journalists at the council secretariat. Her words; “In this country and Africa as a whole, women had been shortchanged for so many years. We had been relegated to the background particularly when it comes to political participation, not because of anything, but as a result of our tradition and culture. “And when we are talking about culture and gender, our culture has already dictated the role of women in our society that women are meant to be in the kitchen no matter your status, but we thank our amiable Governor Akeredolu for deeming it fit to fully integrate women in his government, as well as being part of decision making that will affect the lives of women folks positively. “It is generally believed that our society spelt out some roles for women that there are some things you can do and there are some you cannot do, but I totally disagree with that,” she stressed, adding “Get to Europe and some other countries in the world, men cook for their wives, they serve them. Even when some Nigerian men travel abroad they do same, so that is to tell you that it is mere societal expectations. “Women should therefore have the fundamental right to aspire to the highest positions of authority in the country for their aspirations to be met. “We should forget about culture and tradition and give women the opportunity to serve like the way Governor Akeredolu is doing in Ondo State. There should be a level playing ground for both men and women for the country to move forward,” she maintained. “Unless women are part of decision making they will continue to be vulnerable. Women and children are the most vulnerable in the society, it is when they are part of decision making that issues affecting them can be favourably resolved,” she added.

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APC chieftain calls for creation of more council in Lagos Benjamin Omoike

...Insists on true federalism

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Lanre Razak, has made a case for the creation of more local government areas, (LGAs), in Lagos State, considering the state’s teeming population. Chief Razak made this known in an interview on the sidelines of the Lagos State Town Hall meeting between the governor and constituents of Lagos East Senatorial District. The APC chieftain expressed dismay over the inability of La-

gos State to have more than 20 LGAs in its 50 years of creation, saying that the time had come for the Federal Government to hands-off issues pertaining to local government in the spirit of true federalism. On the ongoing restructuring debate, Chief Razak cautioned against any divisive tendency, but maintained that there must be devolution of powers to strengthen the states. “Nigeria has got to a level whereby we need to be very careful when talking about re-

structuring. I don’t believe we should cancel all the states that we have already created, but I believe we should have devolution of powers and reduce the level of funds being put at the disposal of the Federal Government. More money should be put in the hands of the states to cater for the needs of the people,” he stressed. He added that federating states in Nigeria should be having a fair share of resources in their territories. In his words: “Let each state be strong enough and have a fair share of the resources be-

Nasarawa Assembly passes N22.2bn supplementary budget Patrick Okohue with Agency Reports The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed a 2017 supplementary bill of N22.2 billion. Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, announced the passage on Wednesday during the House proceeding in Lafia. He said this was to enable the executive arm of the government to execute projects that have direct bearing on the lives of its citizenry. Balarabe commended the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for good job and urged the executive arm to ensure judicial use of the funds and to impact positively on the lives of the people. “If we will recall, Gov. Tanko Almakura had submitted a bill for a law to authorise the issue out of consolidated Revenue Fund of the state appropriation of N22, 269,660.819k only for the service of Nasarawa State government. “We approved a supplementary Appropriation Bill of N22,269,660,819 only of which N5,487,465,231 only is for Recurrent Expenditure while N16,763,037,043 only is earmarked for Capital Ex-

AL-MAKURA penditure. “The supplementary budget is a result of unforeseen circumstance and unforeseen cost of governance that was not earlier captured in the passed budget. “With this, the total budget size of Nasarawa State will be N92, 241,088,415 only for 2017 fiscal year,” he said. Balarabe Abdullahi assured the people of the state of the Assembly’s readiness to continue to enact laws and pass resolutions that have direct bearing on the lives of its citizenry.

The Speaker called on the people of the state to continue to live in peace and tolerate one another, to enjoy more dividend of democracy. Earlier, Mr Tanko Tunga (APCAwe North), the Majority Leader of the House, called on his colleagues to support his motion, to pass the bill and enable the government to carry out its responsibility effectively. He made the call while moving a motion for the passage of the supplementary bill. Mr Peter Mbucho, (PDP-Akwanga North), the Minority Leader of the House, seconded the motion for the passage of the supplementary budget into law. The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to produce a clean copy of the bill for governor’s assent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that on Dec.15, 2016 Gov. Al-Makura presented the 2017 budget proposal of N67.1 billion only to the house for consideration. NAN also recalled that on Feb.14, 2017, the House raised the state 2017 appropriation bill of by N2.9 billion from N67.1 billion presented to the house by Al-Makura for consideration and the approv-

ing found in their domain. Look at Lagos State for instance; Lagos is responsible for about 70 percent of the total VAT being generated in the country. There must be a give-back system to sustain that state. If Lagos is given a special grant, it will be able to meet most of its needs.” The Balogun of Epe also commended the developmental efforts of the Lagos State government, saying that the evidence had attested to the progressive ideology of the APC-led government, both at the state and at the federal level.

RAZAK

National Electoral Offences Commission Bill passes 2nd reading at Senate A Bill for a law to establish the National Electoral Offences Commission has passed second reading at the Senate. The Bill, sponsored by Sen. Abubakar Kyari (APC-Borno), is seeking adequate deterrence and sanctions for undemocratic forces in the electoral environment. In the lead debate, Kyari said that electoral crimes led to low quality, corrupt and violent political leadership. “Electoral crimes help election riggers and offenders take control of governments against the democratic will of the electorate. “Electoral offences give birth to political apathy that forces the electorate to incrementally disengage from political process.” Kyari noted that decisive deterrence through efficient criminal prosecutions was the most effective strategy for defeating electoral offenders. “To this end, sections 149 and 150 (2) of the Electoral Act vests the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with the discretion and powers to prosecute alleged electoral offenders.” Section 149 reads: “The commission shall consider any recommendation made to it by a tribunal with respect to the prosecution by it of any person for an offence disclosed in any election petition.”

LG Election: Ugwuanyi warns against divisive campaign Enugu State governor, Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has warned against campaign of calumny ahead of the Nov. 4 local government elections in the state. He said at the commencement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaigns for the council polls on Wednesday in Oji River, that all campaigns of the party must be done responsibly and devoid of discrimination According to the governor, residents of the state are members of one family. “We don’t believe in politics of bitterness and rancour

in Enugu State because all of us are members of one family.” He charged party faithful to base their campaign on issues as they sought to convince the electorate to vote for PDP based on what the party had done in the state. Ugwuanyi said that the party was hopeful of victory in the elections and appealed to the electorate to turn out en masse to vote for the PDP on Nov. 4. Earlier, the chairman of the party in the state, Mr Augustine Nnamani, said that PDP had done

well to deserve victory at the poll. Nnamani reiterated the oneness of the party, and assured that no one would be discriminated against. He advised candidates of the party to be magnanimous if they won by carrying everyone along, including those that lost in the party’s primaries. The chairman commended the governor for his ability to unite members in the state, adding that the governor would have “easy ride for a second term in office.”

SARAKI, SENATE PRESIDENT

In his contribution, Sen. Shehu Sani (APC-Kaduna) said that setting up the commission was a step in decentralising INEC to help it in matters of conducting elections. “This will check the influences of election stakeholders in pre-election and post-election matters. We cannot have a democracy if we don’t have a credible election,” Sani said. On his part, Deputy Minority Leader, Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha, said that there could not be a better cure for electoral offences than having a commission. According to him, if such responsibility is taken off INEC, it will act effectively. Similarly, Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APCKano) said whatever would be spent on the Bill would be worth it. “INEC cannot be a complainant and a prosecutor,” Gaya said. In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said that the Bill, when passed, would go a long way in sanitising the electoral process. “With such a law in place, we will have better election; electoral offenders cannot carry out offences and not be punished,” Saraki said. He referred the Bill to the Committees on INEC and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters with directive to report back in four weeks. (NAN)

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

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Ambode and silent screams from LASPOTECH

I Dele Owolabi

n Nigeria, people are internally displaced for many reasons amongst which are: terrorism, militancy, natural disaster, territory conflicts, civil war, etc. Whatever reason that may be responsible for internal displacement, the situations at all settlement camps remain the same. Neglect, malnutrition, mental and physical abuse, vulnerability, diversion of funds/aids from donors, even intermittent external aggression. In some cases, the persons prefer the enemies’ camp to the IDP camp if given the opportunity to choose. This situation in any typical IDP camps is not different from the harrowing experience that has plagued the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) students. The 40-year-old institution has witnessed up to four strike actions in the last 40 weeks for numerous faulty reasons. Hence disrupting and prolonging the academic years of the innocent students. The industrial dispute that was said to have started in July 2016 had led to total shut down of the polytechnic on different occasions, starting from Thursday 20th -31st October, 2016; 20th April – 15th May, 2017; 5th -21st June, 2017 and 1st August – 15th. At different periods, the strike actions featured demonstrations, press conferences, media appearances, visits to the Lagos State House of Assembly, visits to the governor’s office, letters to the governor and even invasion of the campus by

armed military men which attracted public outrage. In all of these, the students languish in pains while the governor seems to enjoy the rhythm of their silent screams. Till today, nothing has been done to investigate the bestial treatment of the students by the soldiers who earn their living through the taxes paid by the students’ parents. No doubt, there is a structure put in place by the governor to mitigate in situation like this. The structure starts from the Rector, who believes that the staff unions cannot force him into the payment that is yet to be domesticated. In such situation, one would have expected the Governing Council which is to serve as the representative of the Governor to mediate between the warring parties, but got enmeshed in the dirty mud. Next is the Special Adviser on Education to the Governor whose intervention has fallen below average and yielded more confusion. The latest wrong move of the SAE was the court summon from an industrial court to the Unions, which is a clear reflection of his bad handling of the protracted industrial disharmony. As at today, all parties are at limbo and waiting endlessly for the final sound of the gavel. The Permanent Secretary in Lagos Ministry of Education and his counterpart in Ministry of Establishment could not salvage the situation as their interpretations of policy continue to somersault in their faces.

The House Committee on Education’s intervention looks promising but has only handed the students another row of strike action. One year after, if the structures put in place to see to the smooth running of the institution fail, the Governor needs to start questioning the competence of his men and complicity in the seemingly unending drama. The students and their parents did not vote for their Lecturers, Rector, Governing Council members, SAE or Permanent Secretaries. Guardians and parents don’t also pay their taxes to the same set of people, but to Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Akinwumi Ambode. Another electioneering starts in earnest, ‘Ambo lee kan si’ and we can not afford to close our eyes to the harvests of votes that could come from any angle. The students pay and they deserve quality service delivery. After all, when the strike actions were called off, the rector and the staff still received their pay packs. Who pays for the wasted years of the innocent students? Enough of this conspiracy of silence by the powers that be. The students should be treated as future of Nigeria not as IDPs that are mentally wounded and physically brutalised. It may interest his Excellency to know that, the Ikorodu medical centre of the polytechnic at the just concluded 2016/2017 second semester examination in the month

of September recorded highest number of casualties in the history of the Polytechnic – no thanks to the examinations that were cramped into eight days to forestall possible fresh industrial strike by the staff unions. Avoidance and denial do not work in a matter of this importance, the governor just needs to face it and rest the matter finally. From all indications, the Governor seems to trust his boys, but it won’t be out of place if he raises an independent panel of inquiry to look critically and holistically into the issues affecting the polytechnic. What if the issues go beyond arrears? What if there is an issue of integrity deficit on the part of the stakeholders? What if the Governor has been fed with wrong information? What if the only thing that staff, students and pensioners want is an assuring words from the amiable Governor? What if this is an opportunity for the staff unions to learn a better approach to conflict resolution without ‘placards’? What if the managers of the polytechnic need the ongoing crisis to learn modern business intelligence and better handling of men, machine, money? What if the staff and their unions meant good for the polytechnic? What if it is time for the Governor to reposition the polytechnic as the hub and bedrock of technological excellence in Africa? What if ? Owolabi, a public commentator, lives in Ikorodu, Lagos.

allocation funding contracts with the NOCs – valued over $3 billion; and Various NPDC production service contracts – valued at over $3 billion – $4 billion. But some experts have argued that the law and the rules do not require a review or discussion with the minister of state or the NNPC board on such contractual matters. The board has no role in contracts approval process as advised by BPP. These transactions were not required to be presented as contracts to the Board of NNPC and, of course, the monetary value of any crude oil eventually lifted by any of the companies goes straight into the federation account and not to the company,” the experts said. Meanwhile, the NNPC said all the contracts listed in Kachikwu’s letter were validly conducted within the expenditure limits of the agency. The corporation also countered the argument that due process was not followed. The transactions were not required to be presented as contracts to the board of the NNPC. A seven-step procedure for awarding contracts within the NNPC was outlined in the statement. From the initial approval of project proposal and contracting strategy by NTB, to the presentation of same contract to the federal executive council (FEC) for approval, it was reiterated that all contracts that passed through the national oil company followed due procedure. Mentioning the direct sale direct purchase (DSDP) contract valued at over five billion dollars as an instance, it was said that the sevenstep procedure was duly followed in shortlisting the DSDP partners for the 2017/2018 cycle under review. According to the NNPC, a “detailed evaluation was carried out and the shortlist of the successful off-takers was presented to the approving authority (Mr. President) for consideration and approval.” The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday dispelled Kachik-

wu’s claims when he admitted to approving contracts for the NNPC. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, to the VP, Laolu Akande, in a series of tweets on his twitter handle @akandeoj, on Thursday, confirmed that the contracts were approved after due diligence by the Vice President when he acted as President, recently. Kachikwu and his cohorts should know that the structure and roles of the NNPC tenders board (NTB) and the NNPC board appointed by government were quite distinct. While the NNPC board is a governing board that has oversight over the approval of work programmes, corporate plans and budgets, the NTB is responsible for approval of day-to-day procurement implementation. If the minister, who has occupied the office of the NNPC GMD pretends he didn’t know that the NTB comprises of the Accounting Officer (GMD NNPC) as the chairman, with heads of department (GEDs) as members with the head of procurement (GGM SCM) serving as the secretary of the NTB, then he has an ulterior motive. Perhaps, going by the VP’s declaration, Baru should be commended for taken prompt and decisive steps that have restored investors’ confidence and stabilised the nation’s oil sector. Such wild guess is indeed alarming and had created room for critics to discredit the Buhari government. How else can an enemy within be. We from the Niger Delta have made it clear to the Vice President and indeed the President our demands. We want investments in the region. We are hoping that very soon the President will fulfill is side of the bargain. It is true we are aggrieved and want equity and fair share; we are strait to the point on what we want. We do not revel in cheap blackmail. Priye John, wrote from Bayelsa.

Kachikwu’s unsavoury memo

Priye John

t is no longer news that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, wrote a ‘memo’ or letter to President Muhammadu Buhari alleging contract awards to the tune of about $25 billion in one year. Kachikwu had, in a leaked memo recently, accused the Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, of insubordination and reversal of some of the gains he (Kachikwu) made while in-charge of the corporation before Baru succeeded him in July 2016. The minister also alleged that the NNPC GMD made some appointments without consulting the board and also awarded contracts without due process. These allegations in the purported memo, has become a subject of national discourse and has aroused deep resentment among many citizens. The NNPC responded in a statement signed by its spokesman, Ndu Ughamadu, describing Kachikwu’s claims as baseless. Ughamadu made it clear that the response to the allegation was as a result of the directive of the president which indeed was given credence by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday when he disclosed that he (Osinbajo) actually gave Baru the approval when President Buhari was on medical vacation in London. The letter which was leaked by Kachikwu’s cohorts is perceived by many industry players as a mischievous and attempt to undermine the good works of his successor, Dr. Maikanti Baru, as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC. It is an unfavourable circumstance for the nation’s oil sector, for someone well-endowed with

knowledge of operations in not just the industry not just in Nigeria but at the international level to condescend to the level of misleading the country. Whatever the intention, it was indeed a calculated attempt to embarrass the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari met with Kachikwu after the letter became public while Vice President Yemi Osinbajo also had a meeting with the NNPC GMD, though the issues discussed were not disclosed by the presidency. However, it is good to put it on record that the minister while incharge of affairs as the GMD, did the same thing he accused Baru of doing. It would be recalled that when the NNPC sought to clarify transaction limits, referring to a circular dated March 11, 2009 by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), the procurement methods and financial authority thresholds of application for NNPC transactions were listed as: Approving Authority/No Objection to Award Special Works (NNPC) BPP issues “No objection to award”/FEC approves N2.70 billion (USD 20M) and above NNPC Tenders Board Up to N2.7 billion (USD20M). The NNPC maintained that these clarifications were “obtained prior to August 2015 and were implemented by Dr. Kachikwu as the GMD of NNPC who constituted the first NTB on September 8, 2015, and continued to chair it until his exit in July 2016.” Also worth noting is the fact that the minister’s allegation of $25 billion contract awarded is a feign imagination that Baru awarded contracts amounting to $25 billion without consulting him or the board of the NNPC. In his so-called memo, Kachikwu gave a breakdown of the contracts as: The Crude Term Contracts – valued at over $10 billion; The DSDP contracts – valued over $5 billion; The AKK pipeline contract – value approximately $3 billion; Various financing

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Kachickwu’s lost war and Buhari’s burden

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As GMD, Kachikwu had sidelined Maikanti Baru, the highestranking insider and quintessential corporate vulture, that patient bird. If Baru’s appointment as Kachikwu’s successor didn’t send a message to the latter that he was on borrowed time, the far-reaching changes that Baru made within a few months of his dramatic appointment should have made clear where the new man was going to bury the hatchet: in Kachikwu’s back.

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f a war foretold does not take the cripple by surprise, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, is in a situation worse than physical handicap. He’s a victim of his own naivety but his appointer could be in a bigger dilemma. The warning shot was fired one year ago when Kachikwu was removed as Group Managing Director and kicked upstairs as junior minister. He was cosseted in a nice office, given plenty of room to travel and such other pleasures that deaden any sense of danger. Maybe he didn’t want to rock the boat. Or perhaps he thought that with time, everything was going to be all right. But how wrong his optimism – or innocence – has turned out to be! As GMD, Kachikwu had sidelined Maikanti Baru, the highest-ranking insider and quintessential corporate vulture, that patient bird. If Baru’s appointment as Kachikwu’s successor didn’t send a message to the latter that he was on borrowed time, the far-reaching changes that Baru made within a few months of his dramatic appointment should have made clear where the new man was going to bury the hatchet: in Kachikwu’s back. Now, the junior minister has no one but himself to blame for the embarrassingly difficult situation in which he has found himself. His leaked memo is dead on arrival and any commentary on it, including this one, is only a funeral. I’ll explain why. No serious government – and Muhammadu Buhari’s may not look it but there are insiders who still man the post – will allow a memo to the President to pass without taking care of the most potentially damaging aspects of such a correspondence before it reaches him or the public. It’s more so when the two fighting owe their jobs to the central figures in this memo – one named and the other unnamed. In the over one month that it took the memo to leak, there’ll hardly be enough bang left to

President Buhari (left) and Kachukwu nail the matter the way Kachikwu had planned it. To worsen matters,The Cable reported on Wednesday that Kachikwu submitted the memo to the president, after it was leaked – compounding the misery and embarrassment of the junior minister. But no matter, it can’t get worse – a funeral is a funeral. In an article, entitled,“Who is in charge of NNPC?”, after Baru made major changes last November, I wrote, “The way things stand today, the man (Kachikwu) is just a piece of furniture. He’s not in charge. “If Kachikwu still has any illusions, the unilateral appointments made this week by the GMD, Maikanti Baru, should settle the matter. Baru reversed virtually all the appointments made by Kachikwu six months ago and left his boss to find out what had happened in his backyard from newspapers.” The junior minister’s leaked memo to Buhari complained bitterly about pretty much the same thing. But it went further. Kachikwu claimed, among other things, that apart from sidelining the Board in decisions about key appointments, contracts valued at nearly$25 billion had been awarded by Baru without reference to him or the approval of the Board. Baru replied that under the law, the Board is just, well, a board. He said the costs that Kachikwu assigned to some of the contracts were arbitrary and that wherever approvals were required, due process was followed and all such approvals obtained either through the Tenders Board, the President or the Federal Executive Council. Kachikwu’s memo suggested he didn’t know that the Board had

no role to play in contract awards. Or perhaps he conveniently forgot what the rules were in an office that he occupied for 10 months, during which he infamously said the NNPC was not a public institution. Yet, Baru’s reply raised more questions than answers. Who prepared the council papers on the basis of which the contracts in question were either being considered or have been approved? Was Kachikwu present in any or all of the FEC meetings at which the contracts were discussed and did he receive any of the council papers as customary? Baru’s reply also put Buhari on the spot. From a Premium Times report on Wednesday, if we are to believe Baru, Buhari signed off two contracts valued at about N640 billion ($1 billion and$780 million) – on July 10 and 31, 2016 – when he was supposed to be away in London on medical leave and after he had delegated powers to the Vice President. That’s ridiculous. Those trying to fudge the issue will have to do better than tell the public that the NNPC Board is not involved in contract awards. They’ll have to do better than say due process has been followed and then rush to turn the page. They’ll certainly have to do a whole lot better than making Kachikwu look helpless, incompetent and foolish. Or, even worse, complicit. The public needs to know the truth about how – and if – Buhari indeed signed off a N640 billion contract on his sick bed when he wasn’t supposed to do so. Interestingly, neither Kachikwu nor the NNPC named the companies that won the crude term con-

tract valued at $10billion or the AKK pipeline contract, valued at $3billion, leading to sinister insinuations about Presidency-level links. Buhari can’t be silent. He has been silent on the outcome of the probe of$43 million found in a private residence in Ikoyi and the scandal involving former SGF, Babachir Lawal; silent on the civil war in his cabinet that is threatening his anti-corruption war; and silent on two court orders that he should publish the names of treasury looters and the sums recovered. Silence on the NNPC can only make Buhari look increasingly not just like a member of the odious crowd troubling Nigeria, but more tellingly like its mastermind. His intentions may have been right, but it was never a good idea to imitate former President Olusegun Obasanjo by combining the posts of President with that of oil minister. The reason why Kachikwu is in tatters, while Baru is hiding under the formidable shadows of the President and his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, is because Buhari is involved. And that’s why when all is said and done, no NNPC Board, no Tenders Board, no FEC and, believe me, no National Assembly, can unravel the messy feud between Kachikwu and Baru. The buck stops with Buhari and he has a moral burden to deal with it swiftly and openly. Ishiekwene is the managing director/Editor-in-Chief of The Interview and member of the board of the Global Editors Network

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FEATURES

Infertility: NGO, others partner with clinics to provide succor for IVF patients

Ebere Chibuzor

In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) over time has changed the future for infertile couples around the world and erased the stigma of barrenness – especially for the womenfolk. Record shows that some five million babies have been born through the process in the last three decades, making the revolutionary scientific advancement just another routine medical treatment. IVF is a process of combining an egg (ovum) with sperm to achieve fertilisation outside the female body. The very first IVF baby – Louise Brown, it would be recalled, was born 39 years ago (1978). Recently, the organisers of Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF), along with some other donors, have teamed up with some reputable fertility clinics in Nigeria to provide financial and material support for couples in need of the treatment. The brainchild of Ighodalo, former beauty queen, IIF also provides the necessary psychological and spiritual support required to deal with the pressures couples face along the journey to conception. The Parent-in-Waiting conference was conceived to raise awareness on issues pertaining to infertility and to provide grants for couples that require fertility treatments such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination. At “The First Parent-in-Waiting Conference” organised by the IIF Foundation, Mrs. Ituah-Ighodalo disclosed her quest for a child was painstaking, leading her to explore all the legal options available. She disclosed that almost every step she took towards her goal was met with so many obstacles that she considered suicide as a way out. “I thought that, if I cannot have a child, there was nothing worth living for. However, several doctors had foreclosed I cannot become a mother, unless it came through assisted reproduction. Before then, I had waited for the fruit of the womb for over a decade, but even the decision to go through the IVF option was hotly contended with.” After eleven IVF treatments, the desperate mother had only one conception, but sadly, she lost the baby. Responding at the “First Parent-inWaiting” conference, Founder and Senior Pastor of the Kingsway International Christian Centre, Mr. Matthew Ashimolowo who described Ibidunni Ighodalo as a ‘wounded healer’ noted that she launched her foundation and kicked off the grant only last year ostensibly to help couples overcome the financial, spiritual and psychological trauma of waiting for a child. For the more than 50 couples in the

Pst Ashimolowo (left), and the Ighodalos at the confab

Agip Recital Hall of the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, this was another defining moment as the confab offered a new chance for couples whose hope is hanging in the balance. As Ashimolowo, mounted the stage, eerie silence enveloped the hall. The chatter and clapping which accompanied his introduction had died. All eyes were on him. All ears primed to what he had to say. For this year, about 381 applications were received by the foundation out of which 100 were screened. Fifty passed the scrutiny of the medical team, but the foundation could only afford to sponsor 10. Even though she had set out to help one couple at a time, the compassionate woman is always heart-broken to learn there are many candidates who cannot

be accommodated in her funding. The Daily Times gathered that over N1.3 million is needed to sponsor IVF and other methods of assisted reproductive procedures for one couple alone. In addition to the stigma of waiting for their own children, many of these couples are already sagging under the financial pressure of visiting doctors, hoping against hope that the next appointment might just result in the long expected miracle. As Ashimolowo started to read the names randomly, sighs of relief and despair filled the hall. Caught in the excitement of the moment, a few husbands went ahead of their wives, although it was the woman’s name that was called! Not a few wiped streams of tears rolling down their faces as they walked up the

stage, knelt down and raised their hands in thanks giving to God. Three couples whose names made the list but did not show up, were replaced after their names were called repeatedly. To support the good cause, Ashimolowo announced he would sponsor two, raising the number to 12. Shouts of joy filled the hall as Mr. Tonye Cole of Sahara Group offered to finance the treatment for two other couples, moving Ashimolowo to add another couple. At the end of the day, 15 couples were given access to the IIF grant. Ashimolowo encouraged other couples who didn’t make the list and prayed for those who did, that their testimonies will be complete. In 2016, the foundation partnered with certified fertility clinics in Nigeria to provide fertility services to 28 couples. Success stories from the first batch include 15 successful treatment, five confirmed pregnancies and one successful delivery. A beneficiary of the grant, Bodunrin and Lola Oye, recently welcomed a set of twins, the first by the foundation! Expectation for greater successes in 2017 soared as the conference bubbled to a higher octave, drawing prolonged laughter and excitement in the hall, as preacher of sex education, Ruth Essien, entertained the audience with her unabashed lecture on the dynamics of sexual intercourse. The organisers deliberately positioned Essien to rattle some couples out of self-righteousness and frigidity to engage themselves in fulfilling sex without inhibition.

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Nigerian workers protesting unpaid salaries

Workers welfare: NLC knocks Kogi, Zamfara governors over bailout fund Ladesope Ladelokun Wage, economists say, is the dignity of labour. But for some workers across the country, getting this allimportant reward for labour is harder than having to pass the camel through the eye of a needle, let alone earning a living from hard earned wages. Owing to failure of many state governments to pay workers’ salaries, the Buhari administration had released bailout funds to states across the country to reduce the hardship of workers. But the utilisation of the bailout fund has sparked controversies in recent times as allegations of elephantine graft on the part of the governors trailed the released funds. Anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for example, had alleged that Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara state diverted N500m Paris club to repay his loan. Also, operatives of the agency recently arrested the Ekiti state commissioner of finance, Toyin Ojo, as well as the state’s Attorney General, Oluyemisi Owolabi, over alleged misappropriation of bailout fund. Worried by this development, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, had directed all state chapters with members that are owed more than three months’ salary arrears to declare industrial action, stating that the body had promised to do same at a National Executive Council meeting of the Non Academic Staff Union education and associated institution held in Lagos recently. Wabba identified Ondo, Bayelsa, Benue, Ekiti, Osun, Zamfara and Kogi states as the worst case scenario of states that are owing backlog of salaries. “We have three categories of workers in Kogi, where the government has 40

Zamfara State governor Abdulaziz Yari

NLC president, Ayuba Wabba

Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello

percent that are being paid up to date, 25 percent that have not been paid between eight to sixteen months - and another 25 percent that have not been paid between eight to 21 months,” Wahab said, concluding that the governors have categorised the workers into three groups in all the sectors. In the same vein, the General Secretary of the NLC, Peter Ozo-Esan, said on a breakfast programme broadcast in Lagos that the NLC do not direct EFCC and ICPC, “But we can call their attention to monitor the use of funds. That is why we have directed our state councils to down tools if governors don’t do the right thing. “Two of the worst states you can think of are Zamfara and Kogi states. We have to make examples of governors that have refused to govern well so that other states can learn,’’ he said. Reacting to the allegations of the misappropriation of bailout funds, Special adviser on Media and Communication to

Zamfara state governor, Ibrahim Magaji, said the bailout funds released to the states had been judiciously utilised. Magadi, in a statement, said contrary to reports, the state had been paying the N18,000 minimum wage, claiming that the issue of strike is politicised. “Nonetheless, government will continue to work for the development of the state. The issue of strike in Nigeria is not only in Zamfara, ULC were on strike, ASUU was also on strike. The issue in Zamfara is overblown and politicised, portraying the state as the worst in the country,’’ he alleged. Dismissing allegations of diversion of funds, the media aide described Governor Yari as the hardest working governor in Nigeria. “No governor in Nigeria has worked diligently like governor Yari has done. Whoever is accusing him should come to Zamfara state to see what the governor has done. This is a governor that is focused and sincere.’’

Defending the Kogi state government in a more profound manner, the DG (media and publicity, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, said the state had received N11b and N6b respectively in bailout funds. “The state government had published how the bailout fund received was utilised in the national dailies. We discovered the civil service was the cesspit of corruption. “Some were earning double salaries, so we embarked on a thorough screening exercise - and we have successfully brought the exercise to a conclusion: there was nothing like diversion. We published how we utilised the bailout funds in three national dailies,’’ he said. While the fact remains that a great number of workers are yet to receive their long outstanding monies, the task before the EFCC is by no means an easy one. It is hoped that all indicted governors will tamper governance with a human face and restore the dignity of labour for all the workers affected.

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CHRIST SOLUTION NEW CANAANLAND 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 ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE : 1. PROPHET SAMUEL ADEWUSI 2. PROPHETESS ADEWUSI SHADE ADIJAT AIMS: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAIMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OF FLAT NO 3 IN BLOCK 74 SECTION F WITHIN THE ILASAN PRIORITY RESETTLEMENT SCHEME LEKKI PENISULA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME, THE SAID DOCUMENT BELONGS TO MR EBENEZER ASOJA. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE LOSS DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. NEW TOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND LAGOS BUILDING INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. CAREER PATHFINDER INITIATIVE INTERNATIONAL This is to inform the General Public that the above named ORGANISATION has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004. TRUSTEES: 1. DIKE CHIKAODI PRINCE - PRESIDENT 2. EZE NOBLE ONWUGBUTA - SECRETARY 3. NWANGBURUKA HOPE CHINONYE - MEMBER 4. ESUKPA OSCAR EWAUMA - MEMBER 5. AZUONWU BRIGHT - MEMBER 6. AGBANYIM CHARLES - MEMBER 7. CHINYERE NWIGWE CHIKEZIE - MEMBER

ESHEMA HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION The general public is hereby informed that the above named organization is to be incorporated at the Corporate Affairs Commission , Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act N0. 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. Dr. Peter O. Ikuabe. 2. Dr. Thomas Commander. 3. Dr. (Mrs.) Doumo Apere. 4. Deaconess Winifred Gagariga. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. To prevent and reduce the high incidence of sexual, reproductive and other health related problems. 2. To conduct research and generate data on the prevalence of reproductive and other health related problems. 3. To carryout community education on the caused, risk factors, appropriate treatment and prevention of these health problems. 4. To carryout community programme for the education of members on healthy attitudes to eliminate misconception about culture and religious factors which people use as excuse to engage in unhealthy attitude. 5. To engage in massive character education for peaceful transition from unhealthy to health attitude to ensure practicalisation of findings of each research. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 565, Ndola Square, Wuse Zone 5, P. M. B. 189 Abuja within - twenty-eight (28) days of this publication. Signed:Secretary

IKIRE CLUB 12, IKIRE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990. Trustees are : 1. OGUNGBADE MUSAFAU OLADEPO 2. AKINOLA OLASUNKANMI ADUFE 3. OYELADUN GANIYU OLADIMEJI 4. AKINBOYE ISIAKA OLANIPEKUN

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Developing through seminars and enlightenment programs among the youths, the ideals of uncompromising career pursuit as a panacea to professional growth. 2. To ensure that its members and the society at large appreciate the benefits of intentional career pursuit within the limits of available resources. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 565, Ndola Square, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja.

Aims: 1. To promote unity among members. 2. To assist the less privileged people of IKIRE at home and diaspora. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Trustees

SIGNED; PRESIDENT

WORD VISION IMPACT MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

-Chairman -Secretary -Member -Member

BEER SELLERS ASSOCIATION OF OGBOMOSO AND DISTRICT

SILVER LINING LADIES ASSOCIATION

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

Trustees are : 1. ALHAJI YEKINI SANUSI 2. MR. AREO MATHEW 3. MR. ORODIJI AYANLERE 4. MR. OWOLABI ADEBAYO 5. MR. ALABI YEKINI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.NWADINOBI ROSE ONYINYECHI 2.EMUCHAY UGWULO 3.OKORIE STELLA IHEDINMA 4.UBANI OCHEZE GOODLUCK

AIMS: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

AIMS: 1. To promote a better management of beer selling business. 2. To contribute to developing local and national strategies on crime prevention. 3. To unite every member of the association.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To inculcate moral ideas to ladies/ women in our society.

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Against Ironsi street, Maitama street, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

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

Signed: Trustees

Signed: PRESIDENT

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE : 1. PASTOR MICHAEL ADEYEMI ADEGBOLA - PRESIDENT 2. MR. MICHAEL OLUSOLA ALADESUYI - SECRETARY 3. MRS. MARY ADEBANKE ALADESUYI - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. MR. ADEMOLA JAMES ADEGBOLA - PRO

SIGNED: TRUSTEES MRS. CHIBUIKE MERCY NDIDI

MRS. LEBECHI JULIANA OBIAGERI

MARK EKENE WILLINGTON

IBRAHIM ABBA

I formerly known as Miss Innocent Juliana Obiageri, now wish to be known as Mrs. Lebechi Juliana Obiageri. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NNADOZIE EKENE WILLINGTON, now wish to be known and addressed as MARK EKENE WILLINGTON. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I Formerly known called and addressed as IBRAHIM ABBAS SANI, Now wish to be known called and addressed as IBRAHIM ABBA. All former documents remain valid general public and authorities concerned should please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/ DATE OF BIRTH

LASISI HASSAN ADEKUNLE

I Formerly known called and addressed as AUGUSTINA ELO OKE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as AUGUSTINA OKE and my correct date of birth 28TH Day of August, 1987. All former documents remain valid general public and authorities concerned should please take note.

NAME Used On BVN : HASSAN ADEKUNLE KAFILAT. NAME USED ON ACCOUNT : LASISI HASSAN ADEKUNLE. BUT NOW THE NAME I WANT TO CHANGE TO IS ( LASISI HASSAN ADEKUNLE) ACC NO 31058156101 . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

OLUWASEUN ABIOLA MODUPE I formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN ABIOLA SOLOMON, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASEUN ABIOLA MODUPE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

That I SUNDAY IMEH UDO are my real names. All former documents bearing these names remain valid,general public please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MRS. IWUOHA MERCY NDIDI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHIBUIKE MERCY NDIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADEWUMI ADEYINKA SANJO I Formerly known called and addressed as ADEWUMI ADEYINKA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEWUMI ADEYINKA SANJO.All former documents remain valid general public and authorities concerned should please take note.

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

ADEGBOLA WASIU AYINLA I Formerly known called and addressed as ADEGBOOLA WASIU AYINLA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEGBOLA WASIU AYINLA. All former documents remain valid general public and authorities concerned should please take note.

NWAORGU EUCHARIA UGOCHI

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as Umar Eucharia Ugochi , now wish to be known and addressed as Nwaorgu Eucharia Ugochi. All former documents remain valid. Greensprings and general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IDUNYME NDIFREKE EDET ,my correct name is IDUNGIME NDIFREKE EDET. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

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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.

CORRECTION OF NAME/BIRTH DATE This is to confirm and certify that my name was mistakenly written as BASSEY 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.

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CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my surname was mistakenly written as BENJAMIN SANI instead of BENJAMIN SANNI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SALMAN SAKA ADEYEMI

BABATUNDE BUSAYO OLORUNFEMI

Formerly known and addressed as SAKA SALIMAN ADEYEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as SALMAN SAKA ADEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as BABATUNDE BUSAYO MODINAT, now wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE BUSAYO OLORUNFEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that AKANBI ISIAKA and AKANBI ISIAKA MEMUDU is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as MEMUDU ISIAKA AKANBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ABAYOMI WAHAB KUDUS

CHINONYE STELLA AGUHIE

MRS. PRECIOUS CHINOMSO MOMOH

Formerly known and addressed as OMOLAKE ALIMA JUBRIL, now wish to be known and addressed as JUBRIL HALIMOT OLASILE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ABAYOMI WAHAB DAMIWIA, now wish to be known and addressed as ABAYOMI WAHAB KUDUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

UCHE ECHU BEKEE

This is to confirm and certify that OKON PRECIOUS ANTHONY and ANTHONY PRECIOUS is one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly called and addressed as MISS PRECIOUS CHINOMSO ELENDU now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. PRECIOUS CHINOMSO MOMOH. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly called and addressed as ECHU UCHE now wish to be known called and addressed as UCHE ECHU BEKEE. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

EZEUCHENNA CHIDIEBERE VICTOR

ANTHONIA OYINYECHI OFORDU

OCHOCHE JEREMIAH AGABI

I, formerly called and addressed as ANTHONIA OYINYECHI FIREMAN now wish to be known called and addressed as ANTHONIA OYINYECHI OFORDU. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I formerly called and addressed as EGBUNEFU PROMISE Now wish to add CHUKWUEMEKA to my name. Henceforth, I’m EGBUNEFU PROMISE CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note

MRS BALOGUN JULIET KEHINDE

I, formerly called and addressed as VICTOR CHIDI EZEUCHENNA now wish to be known called and addressed as EZEUCHENNA CHIDIEBERE VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

CHANGE OF FIRST NAME ON MY BANK ACCOUNT/DATE OF BIRTH This is to notify the public that I have change my GTBANK ACCOUNT FIRST NAME from PHILIP BLESSING IME to PHILIP EKIKERE IME and my correct DATE OF BIRTH is 4TH DAY of JULY, 1977, instead of 25TH DAY of DECEMBER,1985. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

Formerly known as MISS ABAM KEHINDE JULIET now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS BALOGUN JULIET KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

SANNI TAIBAT OLABISI Formerly known as AKANBI TAIBAT OLABISI now wish to be known called and addressed as SANNI TAIBAT OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

WILSON ANITA AKABUA

ODEBUNMI MOPELOLA ABOSEDE

Formerly known as ISAAC ANITA now wish to be known called and addressed as WILSON ANITA AKABUA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known as MDUBANJO MOPELOLA ABOSEDE now wish to be known called and addressed as ODEBUNMI MOPELOLA ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKAFOR NDIDI SANDRA Formerly known as MISS OGBONNA NDIDI SANDRA now wish to be known called and addressed as OKAFOR NDIDI SANDRA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS AJIBADE GLORIA OLUWASEYI Formerly known as MISS BANJO GLORIA OLUWASEYI now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS AJIBADE GLORIA OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JUBRIL HALIMOT OLASILE

OLOKEDE EBUNOLUWA GLORIA

Formerly known as ODERINDE EBUNOLUWA GLORIA now wish to be known called and addressed as OLOKEDE EBUNOLUWA GLORIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that I, OKEZIE JOSEPH NNOCHIRI, is one and same person as NWAOGWUGWU JOSEPH NNOCHIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JAMES FAITH OLUWAFUNMILAYO

AGBAJE TAIWO ADEYINKA

I formerly known and addressed as AKINTORIBO FAITH OLUWAFUNMILAYO now wish to be known called and addressed JAMES FAITH OLUWAFUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

UNIVERSAL JESUS EMPIRE ASSEMBLY

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. Trustees are 1.Solomon Fathingo 2.Adoko Wonderful 3.Job James

ALABI ISREAL OLUWAFEMI

Formerly known as KAROLE OLUWAFEMI JACOB now wish to be known called and addressed as ALABI ISREAL OLUWAFEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Chairman Secretary. PRO

Aims and Objectives To preach the word of God

ADEWOLE MATTHEW YEMI

Formerly known and addressed as ADEWALE MATTHEW YEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWOLE MATTHEW YEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. GLORIA OLUBUNMI MAJEKODUNMI

AGBARAKWE IFEANYI AUGUSTINE

ESTHER OSIFO

Formerly known as OBI IFEANYI AUGUSTINE now wish to be known called and addressed as AGBARAKWE IFEANYI AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known as BUHARI ADAMA now wish to be known called and addressed as ESTHER OSIFO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHUKWUDI SUNDAY CHARLES

Formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR SUNDAY C now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUDI SUNDAY CHARLES. All former documents remain valid.

AKINYEMI OLANIKE OLAJUMOKE OLAMIDE

I formerly known as ADEYANJU TAIWO ADEYINKA now wish to be known called and addressed as AGBAJE TAIWO ADEYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known as GLORIA OLUBUNMI ONIBODE now wish to be known called and addressed as GLORIA OLUBUNMI MAJEKODUNMI. All firmer documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as AWOKULUDE OLANIKE OLAJUMOKE now wish to be known called and addressed as AKINYEMI OLANIKE OLAJUMOKE OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ABIDEEN GAFAR TEMITAYO

IYSA KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN I, formerly known and addressed as SHOLADOYE KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN, Now wish to be known and addressed as IYSA KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid. GT Bank and general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADENIGBA RACHEL MONISOLA, Now wish to be known and addressed as OMOLAYO RACHEL BIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note.

CORRECTION/ADDITION OF NAME

MRS. ATENIDEGBE ABIMBOLA RACHEAL

I, formerly known and addressed as OYEKUNLE TEMITAYO OYEDELE, Now wish to be known and addressed as ABIDEEN GAFAR TEMITAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note.

CHINEDU COLLINS

I, IROM OBETEN JAMES, WAS FORMERLY NOTED ERRORNEOUSLY AS JAMES IRON, BUT MY CORRECT NAME IS JAMES IROM INSTEAD OF JAMES IRON AS MISPELT IN MY BVN. THAT I AM NOW ADDING ‘OBETEN’ TO MY EXISTING NAME. THAT I NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS IROM OBETEN JAMES. FIRST BANK, ECO BANK, GENERAL PUBLIC AND RELEVANT INSTITUTIONS TO TAKE NOTE.

OMOLAYO RACHEL BIODUN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLAYEMI ABIMBOLA RACHEAL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ATENIDEGBE ABIMBOLA RACHEAL. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BALOGUN ABOSEDE

Formerly known and addressed as OSHONIYI ABOSEDE, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ODUTAN GAFAR WAHAB

I formerly known and addressed as ODUTAN GAFAR TUNJI now wish to be known called and addressed ODUTAN GAFAR WAHAB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note SAMUEL NSIKAK ABASI-UMOREN I, formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL NSIKAK OBONGUMOREN, Now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL NSIKAK ABASI-UMOREN. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note. AJAYI ISAAC OLANREWAJU I, formerly known and addressed as AJAYI ISAAC, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AJAYI ISAAC OLANREWAJU. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Signed: Chairman

I, formerly known and addressed as ALI CHINEDU COLLINS, Now wish to be known and addressed as CHINEDU COLLINS. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

OPTIMUM WELFARE ASSOCIATION

OLUWAROTIMI JOSEPH ODUKOYA

BUTT UNNYIME SUNDAY

MRS. SOLARIN PRINCESS OBEHI

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEMUYIWA OLUROTIMI ODUKOYA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUWAROTIMI JOSEPH ODUKOYA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BUTTSUNDAY UNNYIME GODSWILL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BUTT UNNYIME SUNDAY. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IBOI PRINCESS OBEHI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. SOLARIN PRINCESS OBEHI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

SINI EMMANUEL DANIEL

ONUOHA JEROM CHINEDU I formerly known and addressed as IKECHUKWU JEROM BELEIVE, now wish to be known and addressed as ONUOHA JEROM CHINEDU . All former document remain valid. General public take note

RAYMOND AND ROSEMOND ADONAI

ONAOPEPO OLABISI ABIOLA

I formerly known and addressed as RAYMOND AND ROSEMOND OSUCHUKWU , now wish to be known and addressed as RAYMOND AND ROSEMOND ADONAI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BUNMI ONAOPEPO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ONAOPEPO OLABISI ABIOLA. That I was born on the 5th day of October, 1964. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

This is to inform the General Public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. Eneh Patrick Ikechukwu -chairman 2.Unuararo James- secretary 3.Okike Amos Otua 4.Ogochukwu Emmanuel AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To promote welfare of members. 2. To foster unity, peace, and love among members. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. SIGNED BY- SECRETARY

I formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL DANIEL. Now wish to be known and addressed as SINI EMMANUEL DANIEL. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. OJEKHOA MORENIKEJI BOLAJI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OMOTOSO MORENIKEJI BOLAJI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OJEKHOA MORENIKEJI BOLAJI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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AKINGBA OLABISI OLAJUMOKE

I formerly known and addressed as AKINGBA OLABISI now wish to be known and addressed as AKINGBA OLABISI OLAJUMOKE. All former document remain valid. Generall public should please take note. MRS. CHIDINMA JOYPAULINA MUNAONYESO

I, formerly known and addressed as, Miss. CHIDINMA NWABUEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHIDINMA JOYPAULINA MUNAONYESO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS. ALI ASSUMPTA NKECHI

EJEMBI CHRISTIANAH ANTHONIA ONOME I formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL ANTHONIA ONOME , now wish to be known and addressed as EJEMBI CHRISTIANAH ANTHONIA ONOME. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. FRANCIS CHINOMSO EMMANUEL OBIOMA I, formerly known and addressed as, FRANCIS CHINOMSO IZUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as, FRANCIS CHINOMSO EMMANUEL OBIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. UGWU AMAKA JOSEPHINE

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ADEOSUN OMOTOLANI AJIKE

OYETADE BUKOLA ABOSEDE

OGUNSUYI WILFRED OSARTIN

I formerly known and addressed as TOKUNBO OMOTOLANI AJIKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOSUN OMOTOLANI AJIKE. All former document remain vallid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLAYANJU BUKOLA ABOSEDE , now wish to bbe known and addressed as OYETADE BUKOLA ABOSEDE. All former document remain valid. General pubblic shoulld please take note.

I formery known and addressed as OGUNSUYI WILFRED now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNSUYI WILFRED OSARTIN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. OBA SAMUEL SUCCESS

MRS ADELAKUN CHIZOBA LINDA

BLESSING ETIM UDO

OLOKU CHINONSO I, formerly known and addressed as, Sunday Chinonso, now wish to be known and addressed as, Oloku Chinonso. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

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

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

AMEDU SOLOMON OMOJOWOLO

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IDAYAT OLUFUNMILAYO IKUDAISI I formerly known and addressed as IDAYAT OLUFUNMILAYO OWOLABI, now wish to be known and addressed as IDAYAT OLUFUNMILAYO IKUDAISI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as CHINYERE HOPE STEPHEN. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS CHINYERE HOPE OKAFOR. former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ONUMAJURU SUCCESS NMEKINI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OBA SAMUEL SUCCESS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OJOBO ASSUMPTA N., now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ALI ASSUMPTA NKECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ALPHONSUS NWAMAKA JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as, UGWU AMAKA JOSEPHINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, SOLOMON LASTBORN OMOJOWOLO, now wish to be known and addressed as, AMEDU SOLOMON OMOJOWOLO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

This is to confirm that I, LUCKY JEREMIAH, and LUCKY EUCHARIA, refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME AND AGE DECLARATION

FAITH ITA AIHEBHORIA

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS LINUS ONYEMERE VIVIAN CHITURU

MRS CHINYERE HOPE OKAFOR

I formerly known called and addressed as EDOGUN MARK. Now wish to be known called and addressed as AYAYA SYLVESTER MIKE. And that my birth date is 15th September 1991. General public and authority concern please take note.

MRS DURU CHICHEDO IJEOMA

NWALI VICTOR OKECHUKWU

I formerly known called and addressed as FAITH ITERNEGBEMEN IGHODALO.Now wish to be known called and addressed as FAITH ITA AIHEBHORIA.and that my birth date is 23rd November 1991.not 23rd November 1987, general public and authority concern please take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as AGUNU EMAKPOR JOHN, is also same and one person as AGUNU EMUMEAKPOR CATALYST, that AGUNU EMAKPOR JOHN and AGUNU EMUMEAKPOR CATALYST is same and one person. that my date of birth is 18th August 1991. Not 18th August 1988. former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EMEH VIVIAN CHITURU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LINUS ONYEMERE VIVIAN CHITURU, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS MBAGWU CHICHEDO IJEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS DURU CHICHEDO IJEOMA, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAUCHE DANIEL CHIDIEBERE, now wish to be known and addressed as NWALI VICTOR OKECHUKWU, All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

MRS OGUN IBILOLA OLUFUNKE

MRS MARVIIS CHIDINMA CHUKWUDI-OKORO

ADDITION OF NAME Formerly ADELUKA OJO Now should be addressed as ADELUKA OJO SEGUN ( Segun is the additional ). Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR

CORRECTION OF NAME

BEWAJI JOHNSON

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IBILOLA OLUFUNKE ALOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUN IBILOLA OLUFUNKE, all former documents remain valid public please take note. OGUNYEMI DAMILOLA ABIDEMI

Formerly OGUNYEMI TEMITOPE ABIDEMI now OGUNYEMI DAMILOLA ABIDEMI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. JOAKIN KEHINDE ADEOYE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IWUAGWU MAPVIS CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MARVIIS CHIDINMA CHUKWUDI-OKORO, All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

REUBEN SUNDAY DIVINE

QUADRI NASIRAT TEMITOPE

I formerly known and addressed as Oladele Sunday Ajala now wish to be known and addressed as Oladele Sunday Bakare. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly ABDUL TEMITOPE NASIRAT Now QUADRI NASIRAT TEMITOPE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS OLAIYA WALIATU OMOWUNMI

OLUROTIMI GRACE I formerly known as ROTIMI GRACE wish to be known and addressed as OLUROTIMI GRACE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS HOPE ABIGAIL

GANIYU TOHEEB ATANDA

TAIWO HASSAN BALOGUN

I formerly known as ABIGAIL WESEU ARCHIBOY wish to be known and addressed as MRS HOPE ABIGAIL .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as GANIYU TOHEEB ALADO wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU TOHEEB ATANDA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as TAIWO HASSAN RABIU wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO HASSAN BALOGUN. All documents bearing my former name remain valid. The general public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH

ADEBOWALE ADUKE FLORENCE

I formerly known as Miss Basirat Sulaimon wish to be known called and addressed as Mrs. Basirat Abubakar. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS ABIMBOLA OLUWAFUMILAYO ATOLAGBE I formerly known as Miss Abimbola Sekinat Olayinka wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Abimbola Oluwafumilayo Atolagbe. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UZI CHINWEOKWU OFOMA

MRS OWOEYE ADENIKE TEMITOPE OLUWATOSIN

ADEBOLA-OGUNKOYA OLUYEMISI DEBORAH I formerly known as SANYA OLUYEMISI DEBORAH wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOLA-OGUNKOYA OLUYEMISI DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

IROJU AKINYELE ALEXANDER I formerly known and addressed as IROJU AKINYEMI ALEXANDER now wish to be known and addressed as IROJU AKINYELE ALEXANDER .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OLADELE SUNDAY BAKARE

I, formerly AKANDE ADEGOKE LASISI with my DATE of birth as 2ND MARCH, 1960, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ABDULMALIK ADEGOKE AZEEZ and my correct date of birth is 14th July 1976. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned take note.

SUNDAY ROSE CHINYERE

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

Formerly MAKANJUOLA BEWAJI JOHNSON now BEWAJI JOHNSON. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly Ayankoya Elizabeth Now Ayankoya Elizabeth Oluwafunsho. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as Miss Agbaje Waliatu Omowunmi wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Olaiya Waliatu Omowunmi. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

WRONG NAME is HUSSEIN WASIU GORIOLA. Correct Name name is now OSENI WASIU GORIOLA. General public should take note.

Formerly AKPAN SAMSON DIVINE Now REUBEN SUNDAY DIVINE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OLD NAME:JOAKIM KEHINDE ADEOYE NoW JOAKIN KEHINDE ADEOYE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known as SUNDAY CALISTER wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY ROSE CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AYANKOYA ELIZABETH OLUWAFUNSHO

Formerly MUHAMMED KAMILU ABUBAKAR CHAKAS NoW MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR..... Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OSIBOWALE ADENRELE ADEBOLA

I, formerly known and addressed as OWOSO ADENRELE ADEBOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as OSIBOWALE ADENRELE ADEBOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MURITALA MUKAILA ADISA I formerly known and addressed as MUKAILA MURITALA SGT. now wish to be known and addressed as MURITALA MUKAILA ADISA .I was born on 05/06/1946.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE

I formerly known and addressed as CHINWEOKWU JAMES UZI now wish to be known and addressed as UZI CHINWEOKWU OFOMA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ASHAYE ADENIKE TEMITOPE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OWOEYE ADENIKE TEMITOPE OLUWATOSIN .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHOYOYE TAYO SUNDAY

AYIDU GLORY ULUMMA

I formerly known and addressed as SOYOYE TAYO SUNDAY and OLUTAYO SHOYOYE now wish to be known and addressed as SHOYOYE TAYO SUNDAY.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GLORY OLUMMA OPARA now wish to be known and addressed as AYIDU GLORY ULUMMA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

That my correct name is AKPAN EZEKIEL NSIKAN and my correct date of birth is 1O / 5 / 1983. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Alabi Florence Aduke now wish to known and addressed as Adebowale Aduke Florence . All former documents remain valid , General public take note.

ADEDIJI TAJUDEEN AYOBAMI

DANIEL BASSEY ASUQUO

I formerly known and addressed as ADEDIJI AFOLABI TAJUDEEN now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDIJI TAJUDEEN AYOBAMI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

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

AMARACHI CHRISTIANA UDEZUE I formerly known and addressed as AMARACHI GIFT NEBEOLISA now wish to be known and addressed as AMARACHI CHRISTIANA UDEZUE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MR. ANYASI KENNETH ENYI now wish to be known and addressed as AMUKWOLU KENNETH ENYI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

AMUKWOLU KENNETH ENYI

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A TO Z GENUINE AUTO WINDSCREENS LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 2016

JINADU TOMILOLA MARY

MRS NWOSU CHIAMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as Oduntan Tomilola Mary now wish to be known and addressed as Jinadu Tomilola Mary. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS NDUAGUBA CHIAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWOSU CHIAMAKA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OLAJIDE OLAMILEKAN OLUWATOSIN

UCHE CHIDIMMA JESSICA I formerly known and addressed as UCHE OLUCHI LILIAN now wish to be known and addressed as UCHE CHIDIMMA JESSICA. I was born on 09/05/1989 not 28/04/1990. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLAYIDE OLAMILEKAN OLUWATOSIN and OLUWATOSIN OPEYEMI OLAJIDE now wish to be known and addressed as OLAJIDE OLAMILEKAN OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

THE JESUS KITCHEN CHARITY FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named body has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UGOCHUKWU UNACHUKWU 2. EDWIN GEORGE OKOR 3. NNEAMAKA UZOMA EDWIN 4. EMILIE UZOAMAKA AKAEHOMEN 5. RICHES EMMANUEL 6. UZOCHUKWU OBIENU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide for a free food bank for the indigent Nigerians and other nationals residents in Nigeria. 2. To fight hunger by bringing a free feeding pantry/kitchen within the walking distance of every Nigerian who is unable to pay for a meal. 3. To serve as a food bank to other free feeding kitchen in Nigeria. 4. To network with free food banks across the world to fight hunger. Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: CHINEDU OBIENU ESQ. ZEST PARTNERS

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BELONGING TO GITTO CONSTRUZIONI GENERALI NIGERIA LTD IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO 1366, LOCATED AT CADASTRAL ZONE B10, DAKI BIYU ABUJA MEASURING 1593.09M2 WITH FILE NO MISC 109457 COLLECTED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON FROM THE ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CANNOT BE FOUND AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION. ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

LOSS OF DOCUMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BELONGING TO GITTO CONSTRUZIONI GENERALI NIGERIA LTD IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO 2450, LOCATED AT CADASTRAL ZONE B08, JAHI ABUJA MEASURING 2920M 2 WITH FILE NO MISC 109936 COLLECTED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON FROM THE ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CANNOT BE FOUND AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION. ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AFRICAN CLERGY LEADERSHIP CONGRESS THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. REV. SUNDAY NNANNA UKE----PRESIDENT 2. REV. DAN AZUMI TWANI --- VICE PRESIDENT 3. NATHALIE BAI ZINSON - SECRETARY -GENERAL AIMS/OBJECTIVES. 1. TO PROMOTE INTER-RELIGIOUS COOPERATION THROUGH PROJECTS GEARED TOWARDS BRIDGING GAPS THAT SEPARATE MAJOR RELIGIONS. 2. TO PROMOTE HARMONY AMONG THE BODY OF CHRIST ( CHURCHES), AND OTHER ABRAHAMIC FAITHS. 3. TO PROMOTE THE SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY TIES ,TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARRISTER GERALD OGOKEH -GREEN. SOLICITOR

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

In my BVN registration my middle name OLUSOJI was omitted while in my Voter Card my middle name was wrongly written as SOJI instead of OLUSOJI. Now my full name is AKEJU OLUSOJI AYINDE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents (Bank documents) my name was written as DENIS NICODEMUS I wish to add PETER to my name.Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as DENIS NICODEMUS PETER .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

That i AKACHUKWU CLETUS want to add BUISI as my last name now wish to be known and adressed as AKACHUKWU CLETUS BUISI all former documents remain valid general public should take note.

MRS AYODEJI SALAKO ESTHER BOLA

MRS JOY SHAIBU I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Joy PETER now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Joy SHAIBU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Agbana Esther Iyabo Bola now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ayodeji Salako Esther Bola. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS BIDEMI SALAMI I formerly known and addressed as MISS BIDEMI FASHORANTI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BIDEMI SALAMI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADENIYI GANIYU OLUWAGBEMILEKE

OLUYEDE ADEKUNLE SAMUEL

OLOTU DENNIS JONES

I, formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI GANIYU ADELEKE ISHOLA, now wish to be known addressed as ADENIYI GANIYU OLUWAGBEMILEKE. All former documents remain valid; Banks and general public should take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKINKOTU ADEKUNLE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUYEDE ADEKUNLE SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as DENNIS SEGUN OLOTU now wish to be known and addressed as OLOTU DENNIS JONES .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that KUFFRE NABAHAM is the same person as KUFFRE EFFIONG ASUQWO and ROSE NABAHAM. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks and the general public take note

ORE-OFE ADENIKE

Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL ADENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ORE-OFE ADENIKE All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public take note.

SHERIF SAID

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MARYAM SAID BELLO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS SHERIF SAID MARYAM ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

OBETA JAYSON

CHIJIOKE HYGINUS

MRS ELEBUTE CHARLOTTE

UMAR SHAYAU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBETA EVARESTUS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OBETA JAYSON ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHIJIOKE HYGINUS NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS CHIJIOKE HYGINUS UDEMEZUE AND MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 12TH DECEMBER 1975 ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS DIXON CHARLOTTE OMOBOLAJI IBILOLA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS ELEBUTE CHARLOTTE OMOBOLAJI IBILOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GARBA SHAYAU LADAN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS UMAR SHAYAU LADAN ,MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 1ST JANUARY 1981. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

AKINTOLA GBEMISOLA I formerly known and address as Balogun _ Dele Gbemisola now wish to be known and address as Akintola Gbemisola. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

DAKUP TOKDIWA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADDRESSED AS DAKUP EMMANUEL TOKDIWA NOW WISHED TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AS DAKUP TOKDIWA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC/ AUTHORITIES CONCERN SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

ESI-UBANI CHIDINMA

OYERINDE RUKAYAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ESI-UBANI CHIDINMA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS ESI-UBANI CHIDINMA ULUMMA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ISIAQ RUKAYAT IS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON AS OYERINDE RUKAYAT OLUWATOSIN. HENCEFORTH WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OYERINDE RUKAYAT OLUWATOSIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID, ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SHOETAN BOLANLE

ADEOYE SEKINAT

MRS ASHIAT ADEJOKE

NWACHUKWU UCHECHUKWU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNGBESAN BOLANLE BILIKIS, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SHOETAN BOLANLE BILIKIS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Sadiq Sekinat Olufunke, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Adeoye Sekinat Olufunke. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Miss. Ashiat Adejoke Lawal., NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Mrs. Ashiat Adejoke Lawal-Bolaji. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and address as Francis Uchechukwu now wish to be known and address as Nwachukwu Uchechukwu Francis. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

ASSOCIATION OF CLASS OF 1983, GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ABA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. EGWIM LINDA ADANMA - CHAIRMAN 2. GILDA UKACHI CHIMA 3. IFEOMA MAUREEN OFILI 4. DR. MARGARETE NDIDIAMAKA ANUGWO 5. UKACHI OBIUZOR 6. EDITH NNOLI 7. UCHE IFEOMA ONWUKA 8. ANOCHIRIONYE MAUREEN GOZIM AIMS AND OBJECTS: 1. TO EXTEND EVERY POSSIBLE HELP TO THE ALMAMATA AUTHORITIES FOR OVERALL PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL. 2. TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS FROM THE ALMAMATA BY AWARDING PRIZES TO MERITORIOUS STUDENTS SHOWING BRIGHT PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE. 3. TO EXTEND FINANCIAL HELP TO ECONOMICALLY BACKWARD AND DESERVING STUDENT IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIP. 4. TO ENRICH THE CENTRAL LIBRARY BY DONATING BOOKS AND ALSO BY SUBSCRIBING JOURNALS IN THE DIFFERENT FIELD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY BELONGING TO GITTO CONSTRUZIONI GENERALI NIGERIA LTD IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO 2209, CADASTRAL ZONE A01, GARKI DISTRICT, ABUJA WITH FILE NO MISC 85613 HAVING AN AREA OF APPROXIMATELY 19963.21 SQM COLLECTED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON FROM THE ABUJA GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS CANNOT BE FOUND AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE STATION . ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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ORANGE MIND EXCHANGE FOUNDATION

EJIGBO EAGLES CLUB (CAC/IT/NO 54228)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VOLUNTARY WINDING UP

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES, REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990

THIS IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ANASCO FOAM LIMITED RC 601613(THE “COMPANY”)OF NO, 41 NIGER ROAD SABON GARI KANO PURSUANT A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE SHARE HOLDERS DATED 6TH OCTOBER 2017 HAS RESOLVED THAT THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY BE WIND UP WITH EFFECT FROM 1ST NOVEMBER 2017 .DATED THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2017.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR KEHINDE BADEMOSI. 2 MR. CHISOM OHUAKA. 3. MR EYITAYO AJAYI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. EMPOWERNMENT OF YOUNG CREATIVE MINDS. 2. FREE TRAINING ON CURRENT AND FUTURE INNOVATION TOOLS. 3. CREATE THIRST FOR INNOVATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES: (I) MR. ADEWALE ADESANYA - REMOVED (II) DR. GABRIEL OJEGBILE - RETAINED (III)CHIEF ATILADE ADEBOWALE - RETAINED (IV)MR. FEMI OYEWOLE - RETAINED (V) MR. TAYO ADEBOWALE - RETAINED THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: (I) DR. GABRIEL OJEGBILE (II) CHIEF ATILADE ADEBOWALE (III) MR. FEMI OYEWOLE (IV) MR. TAYO ADEBOWALE (V) PROF. SOLOMON AKINBOYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THE CHANGE OF TRUSTEES REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR - GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI, STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

TENDRILS MINISTRY INT’L THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. AGBAKWURU GODSWILL ONYECHERE KELVIN 2. PASTOR AGBAKWURU VERONICA CHINY 3. PATRICA NWABUISI CHUKWU 4. ENEJI BOLATITO MODUPE 5. ONYEGBULA UCHENNA STEVEN 6. AGBAKWURU NDUBUISI KELVIN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

NATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST (ALADURA) “ MOUNT PISGAH” ST. JOHN’S CATHEDRAL.

SIGNED COMPANY DIRECTOR.

THE KINGDOM IMPACT NETWORK GLOBAL MINISTRY

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

OLD TRUSTEES: 1.JOHN BABATUNDE ADEYEMI. 2. MR TUNJI IDOWU OSHIN. 3.MR SOLA AWOKOYA. 4.ABIODUN BABABUNMI OLAIYA. 5.MRS MARBEL OLAYIDE KARUNWI.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL OLUSEGUN AYOADE 2. PATIENCE IFEOMA AYOADE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. WINNING SOULS THROUGH EVANGELICAL MISSIONS, OUTREACHES AND PREPARING THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

NEW TRUSTEES: 1.PRIMATE MICHAEL OLAYINKA BEYIOKU. 2.REV.APOSTLE MOTHER OLUFUNKE OLAWALE ADEYEMI. 3.APOSTLE STEPHEN OLUSEGUN DURODOLA. 4.APOSTLE EMMANUEL OLUFEYISANMI ADEYOJU. 5.DEACONESS YETUNDE OMOLARA IDOWU.

AIM: 1. TO IMPACT ALL NATIONS WITH THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM THROUGH CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM; LEADERSHIP EDUCATION/TRAINING; AND BENEVOLENCE, AND TO GIVE THEM HOPE, HELP AND HEALING. OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL IN THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD. 2. TO RAISE/AND EQUIP VISIONARY, VISIBLE, VIBRANT AND VOCAL LEADERS TO BE AGENTS AND TOOLS FOR REVIVAL AND TRANSFORMATION IN MINISTRY AND THE MARKETPLACE WORLDWIDE

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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ÎÎÎ The Police Service

Commission (PSC) has reversed Acting Commissioners of Police in Lagos and Kogi state to their old ranks. In the letter dated October 8, 2017 obtained by our correspondent, and titled: ‘Withdrawal of Acting Appointment: AP:25095 Mohimi D. Edgal and AP. 36665 Aji Ali Janga,’ read in part: “Our letter with Ref, No. PS/1924/COL. IX/ dated 22nd August,2017 conveying the Honourable Chairman’s anticipatory approval for the placement of the above-named officers as

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CP Lagos, Kogi to return to former ranks -Police Service Commission Acting Commissioners of Police refers, please. “The Commission, at its 24th Plenary Meeting of 27th and 28th September, 2017 took a decision not to ratify the anticipatory approval. “The officers are, therefore, reverted to their substantive rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). “Please, accept the assurances of the Commission’s high esteem.”

Edgal Imohimi is the Acting Commissioner of Police for Lagos had barely spent 42 days in office before this development. Reports have it that the reversal follows the allegation from some quarters saying some of the promoted senior officers on the special promotion of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris is based favouritism and personal bias and not on merit. Our correspondent also

gathered that Ali Janga who was an Assistant Commissioner of Police in 2016, was promoted to the enviable level of commissioner of Police within six months without any spectacular achievement worthy of mention. When the Daily Times visited the Lagos State Police Command to find out how officers and men are taking the news, many were seen going about their normal duty. When asked if

they are aware of the development, they were positive. A senior officer at the Lagos State Police Command who spoke to our correspondent in confidence and refused his name mentioned said although the decision is coming from the biggest police authority, Edgal has however distinguished himself over time as his track record in crime fighting and his adoption of community policing is proof that h is an officer

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who knows his onions. He said, “Edgal deserve to be the Commissioner of Police for this Command but then we cannot question the authorities. He had not been so fortunate with promotions as he had stayed like Ng r than expected in some ranks. His promotion to the level of Commissioner is a well deserved one. He has worked for it, but then it is rather unfortunate things are turning out this way.”

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Niger State to create enabling environment for agric - Bello Saka Bolaji, Minna

ÏÏÏThe Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose (right); Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III (middle) and others, during the commissioning of newly constructed Ori-Apata-Nata-Nova Road in commemoration of the 3rd Year Administration of Fayose in Ekiti State… on Thursday.

NAPTIP boss confirms ex-Niger PM, wife involved in trafficking Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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Director General of National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons (NAPTIP), Ms Julie Okah-Donli, has confirmed that the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Hama Amodou and his wife Hazida Hama are involved in human trafficking in Nigeria. The two children of the former Prime Minister were intercepted in Sokoto, and taken to Abuja for investigation but officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service are keeping sealed lips. Donli, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Times in Abuja said that the NAPTIP was aware of the arrest and detention of the adopted two children of Amodou by the Nigeria Immigration Service. However, the Director General declined further comment on the

issue saying, “NAPTIP is aware of the issue but I will not speak further because it is under investigation and the Nigeria Immigration is investigating the matter. At the appropriate time, we will speak.” She said that the NAPTIP will embark on massive awareness campaign stating, “for us prevention is better than cure. We intend to prevent it from happening as such we are going to the communities, we are involving all the society and all the government’s. It’s not just a federal government fight, it includes the media and that is why we are here today. We plan to partner with everyone to continue to begin to educate people. Sometime, human trafficking takes place as a result of lack of knowledge, ignorance and poverty. We go to schools, we partner with the community leaders and all of that. It is a total package that involves everyone from the grassroots, the local

government, the women leaders, the governor’s and all others.” The former first family of the Niger Republic were said to have adopted two kids who were allegedly smuggled into Nigeria but were arrested in Sokoto few days ago by the Nigeria Immigration Service. According to a source, the associates of the wife of the former Prime Minister were who smuggled the two kids into Nigeria have been in detention at the office of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in the nation’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. All efforts by The Daily Times to reach the service on the issue could not yield as repeated calls and text messages sent to the Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede did not yield any response. The 68 year old Nigerien has also being linked with several other cases of kidnapping and smuggling of in-

nocent children to Nigeria; highly placed sources at the Nigerian Immigration Service revealed. In a confidential information, a source said the indiscriminate smuggling of innocent children to Nigeria has been a subject of investigation but there was no will to stop it. The Daily Times further gathered that the Minister of Interior, General Abdulrahman Dambazau, has formally presented the matter to President Muhammadu Buhari for a diplomatic solution. However, neither the Interior minister nor Babandede responded to repeated enquiries. Speaking further, the NAPTIP boss raised the alarm that human trafficking is not just a national disaster, but it is also an international epidemic in the sense that within Nigeria, people are carrying out human trafficking through domestic servitudes in the name of house-boy, house -girl and all of that.

NERC fines IBEDC N50m Ïj ƏƆƅ ƒƆƏ MǀêƣǀƄ ƈ ƍƍƏ ƍriate transactions with interest Simon Ugwu

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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has placed N50 million fine on Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company as a result of inappropriate financial transactions. This was made known in a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs Department, NERC, Dr. Usman Abba Arabi. According to him, “Following the outcome of an open book review conducted on the financial records of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company plc (IEDC), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission found the company wanting on two grounds of

inappropriate financial transactions and was subsequently fined a sum of N50m” . “The fine was account of its failure to secure a refund of an interest free loan the Board of IEDC granted to its core investor group. Information from the Commission indicates that the industry regulator is also reviewing the utilisation of NEMSF in all other distribution companies,” he said. Dr. Arabi stated that the Commission had; vide its Order 173, directed IEDC to recover the sum of N5.7bn being the balance of the inappropriate loan of N6bn granted by the utility to IEDMG, the core investor in

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc. The loan, according to him, was sourced from a total sum of N11.367bn disbursed to IEDC under the Nigeria Electricity Market Stabilisation Fund granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria towards the improvement of infrastructure in the company in-

cluding metering. He said,“The repayment of the loan to CBN by the 11 distribution companies has continued to be made as a first charge on the revenues of the companies.” He said, “The Commission has reaffirmed that it would pursue the full recovery of the misused funds from IEDC.

Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has given the assurance the determination of creating enabling environment for agric chain programme of IFAD/ VCDP by working hard in reharnessing agriculture as main stream earnings in the state. He gave the assurance on Thursday in Minna at the national trade promotional and knowledge fair, theme: ‘Market and Product Development for Competitive Rice and Cassava Value Chain’ a FGN/IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP). The governor stated that to assist farmers in all year production the state government is working assiduously to revived all the 17 irrigation schemes and put them into meaningful use. Represented by his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Mohammed Ketso charged on the ministry of agriculture to encourage dry season farming rather than resting at home during dry seasons. He assured for the payment of the remaining counterpart funds within two weeks to enable the state access all that is due to it from the program. The Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbe who was represented by his Special Adviser on Donor Projects, Mr. Auta Ape said that with the ‘Green Alternative’ team was set up to look into Agriculture sector for the next four years in Nigeria, (2016-2020). He noted that the policy will generate employment, develop economy, encourage commercial farming, food security, empowerment of farmers hence the value chain methodology will kick hungry out of Nigeria. He further stated that the chain approached competitive crops, market penetration however applauded the Niger state government for hosting and for its tremendous achievements those far. National Programme Coordinator of IFAD/VCDP, Dr Ameh Onoja said that the scheme is operational in six states of the federation which includes: Benue, Anambra, Ebonyi, Niger, Taraba and Ogun states, however applauded Niger for leading in the Programme.

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EXTRATIME

Andrew Ekejiuba ositive and edifying history will be made on Sunday when Niger Tornadoes FC and Akwa United clash at the Agege Stadium for the right to be the first team to lift the glittering AITEO Cup. For the umpteenth time, change was effected in the name of the oldest competition in the land in June this year when Nigeria’s leading energy solutions company, AITEO

Lagos agog as Tornadoes, Akwa battle for AITEO Cup Group, signed a multi –million naira partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation to take over a championship that had been known as Governor’s Cup, Challenge Cup, FA Cup and Federation Cup in its 72 –year history. AITEO’s money and result –oriented activation strategy has to a large extent restored the well –known glamour of the competition, with a

modern streak added to it, and Sunday’s Finale at a venue nicknamed The Soccer Temple will draw the curtain on a two –month long contest that has fully lived up to the name. A full house is expected at The Soccer Temple to witness a potentially –explosive encounter between two teams gunning to win Nigeria’s oldest competition for the second time. Tornadoes, who pipped Enugu Rangers 1-0 for their only diadem in 2000, shoved Cup holders FC IfeanyiUbah out of the race at the semi

final stage, winning 4-3 on aggregate. Akwa United, who won in 2015 after edging Lobi Stars 2-1, count eight –time winners Shooting Stars of Ibadan among their victims in this year’s competition. Apart from pride and desire for one of the most attractive trophies in world football, a princely sum of N25 million awaits the conquerors in Sunday’s battle; the loser to go home with N10 million.

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Ogba makes case for Eagles ahead of Russia 2018

Chris Emetoh, Abuja

AITEO’s Executive Vice Chairman Francis Peters (left) with NFF President, Amaju Pinnick when the two organizations signed the first partnership in April this year.

FIFA invites AITEO to best football awards Andrew Ekejiuba

n recognition of its groundbreaking partnership agreements with the Nigeria Football Federation that have energized the Nigerian game and set it on firm course to a brighter and better future, world football –governing body, FIFA has invited Nigeria’s leading energy solutions company, AITEO, to this year’s The Best Football Awards. The letter of invitation dated September 27, 2017 and addressed to Mr. Francis Ikena Peters, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of AITEO Group, read, inter alia: “It is our pleasure to invite you to celebrate The Best of the football season in London. “The second edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards will take the game’s official annual celebration to even greater heights. Players, coaches and fans from around the world are already voting and on October 23, the greatest names in football will gather for the award show that crowns the top performers of the season.” The 2nd edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards will take place at the London Palladium, on Argyll Street, Soho, London on the night of Monday, October 23, 2017.

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Rohr eyes 2019 AFCON ticket

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igeria head coach Gernot Rohr has set his sights on qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The German tactician recently guided the Super Eagles to the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals following a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo, Nigeria last weekend. Rohr, who was appointed Nigeria head coach in August, 2016, is pleased to have led the West African nation to the prestigious global tournament. “I am very excited to be working with this team,” Rohr told reporters. Nigeria, who are three-time African champions,

were stunned 2-0 by South Africa in their first match in the 2019 AFCON Qualification Group E in Uyo last June. “At the beginning of the qualifying series, many people said we were going to be chasing it. But we sat down together and we promised ourselves that we would go all out and get the ticket,” he added. “That match was a big wake –up call for us. Now that we have the World Cup ticket, we will go all out for the AFCON ticket and get it. “When you have a team that has so much self –belief, a lot of things are possible. Age is but a number. I feel young and able and willing to go on working with this group.” The Super Eagles will take on Seychelles away in their next AFCON qualifier in March, 2018.

hairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Senator Obinna Ogba has called on Public and Private Companies to come out en-masse and support the Super Eagles as the national team matches towards the World Cup in Russia 2018. Speaking with some journalists in his office, Ogba said the players should be given kudos for a clinical finishing against Zambia in Uyo last weekend. “What we will need to do as a country is to support them and pray for the team; before now what we use to do is to press calculator seeking for how many goals we will score to get to the next stage, but now we have qualified with one more match to go. “So something good has happened, it is a pointer that in Russia so many good things will come to our favor and we will go beyond the group stages,” he said. Ogba called on journalists reporting sports across the country to come to the aide of the NFF and give positive reportage of Eagles preparations for Russia 2018 so that the morale of the team can be given a boost. “What people should be talking about is how we will perform in Russia, what are those things that can stop us from performing well and stop bickering about players because both homebased and foreign-based players in the Super Eagles are all Nigerians. “You also have to thank those foreign players who accepted to play for the country because there are so many of our players who are abroad and have refused to play for us despite efforts to reach out to them. “Some of them I am aware the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick invited them and hosted them to a dinner alongside their parents yet they declined choosing to play for foreign nations. Therefore those of them who accepted to play for us lets congratulate them,” Ogba concluded.

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Lewandowski urges Bayern to step up under Heynckes

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Candreva wary of wounded Milan

nter winger Antonio Candreva is wary of encountering a wounded AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina at San Siro on Sunday. Milan head into the match having spent the international break stewing on back-toback Serie A defeats against Sampdoria and Roma. Vincenzo Montella’s side sit seventh, seven points adrift of third-placed Inter and nine back from pacesetters Napoli.

Candreva acknowledges that Milan will be desperate to turn their fortunes around against Inter, but assured Luciano Spalletti’s men have plenty of desire to win.“I’m happy to have done well for Italy and I’ve returned with great enthusiasm, motivated for the match with Milan,” said Candreva. “We want to have an important season and winning this derby would help keep a direct rival away from us.

“They’re coming into the match after some negative results, so they will be determined but we won’t be any less determined. “City derbies are always unique matches, be it in Rome or Milan, the week ahead of the derby has a very special atmosphere. “Last year, I scored twice in my first two derbies here in Milan but we drew both, I want to win this time, it doesn’t matter who scores.” Inter face a trip to Napoli the weekend after the derby, but Candreva is not looking beyond their next task.

obert Lewandowski hopes 2017-18 can still prove to be a successful season for Bayern Munich after a slow start prompted the club’s hierarchy to replace Carlo Ancelotti with Jupp Heynckes. Bayern won the Bundesliga in Ancelotti’s first campaign in charge last term but the experienced Italian coach did not fully convince at Allianz Arena. A difficult pre-season was followed by dropped points in the league and a chastening 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, a result that sealed Ancelotti’s fate. Heynckes, who steered Bayern to their most recent success in that competition in 2012-13, has come out of retirement to answer the club’s distress call. And while Lewandowski knows they are already playing catch up to Bundesliga frontrunners Borussia Dortmund, he remains optimistic about the team’s chances. “Now there’s a new season and a new challenge with the new trainer,” he told reporters. “Sometimes it’s not so easy if you are at a club that changes trainer during the season. But we have to push on now. We are five points behind Dortmund, but there are a lot of games left until the end of the season. “But in the Champions League, after our defeat at PSG, we have work to do to qualify. We have to play to the end. Who knows? Maybe we will win the Champions League and the Bundesliga.” Lewandowski won the Bundesliga twice at Dortmund and three times with Bayern, while also tasting DFB-Pokal and DFL-Supercup glory, but he is yet to get his hands on the biggest prize in European football.

Barca will survive despite Guily: Mbappe more Neymar’s exit –Figo professional than Messi!

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uis Figo says he will wait with interest to learn how Barcelona respond to the loss of Neymar. The Brazil international stunned the football world when he joined Paris Saint-Germain in a record-breaking €222million deal in August. Barca are unaccustomed to seeing their prized assets lured away from Camp Nou, with Figo one of the few stars in their prime to walk out on the Catalan giants. The former Portugal international sensationally quit Barca for fierce rivals Real Madrid in July 2000, mere months before winning the Ballon d’Or. And, speaking to reporters, Figo weighed up the potential impact of the Selecao forward’s defection to the Parc des Princes. “Big clubs always survive that kind of situation,” he said. “It’s impossible that clubs like Barcelona or Madrid only depend on one player. “But, of course, he’s a big loss, because he’s one of the best football players in the world. “Let’s see how they deal with that during the season.” Barca, the early leaders in LaLiga, are in action away to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

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aris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is more professional than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi was at his age, according to Ludovic Giuly. Messi underwent hormone treatment to boost his height upon joining Barca and struggled with muscle injuries during the early stages of his professional career. Former PSG and Monaco forward Giuly was at Camp Nou when the diminutive Argentine took his first steps in senior football aged 17. Having witnessed Messi’s formative years in football, the Frenchman feels his compatriot Mbappe – who has been nominated for the 2017 Ballon d’Or – has an advantage in his development due to his physical condition. “Kylian has great potential,” Giuly said of the 19-year-old to reporters. “He has everything needed to be great; he is professional, he is mentally strong, he chose PSG in order to grow. “Mbappe is more professional than

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Messi at the same age. He knows how to manage his body better. “Leo had a lot of worries with his health during his growth. It was more complicated for him. “Kylian has the advantage of understanding himself and recovering well.”

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Ganiyu Obaaro President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),Dr. Benedict Oramah, said in New York yesterday, that African countries should lay far less emphasis on grants and aid in order to pull themselves out of poverty, which has been their development bane over the decades. Delivering a lecture titled: “A Path to Making Africa Great Again,” at New York University (NYU), Oramah said that, instead, the countries should emphasize belief in themselves and in their ability to use their abundant resources. He said,“Grants never pull a people out of poverty; rather,

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Poverty: Afreximbank urges countries to de-emphasise grants, aids they perpetuate the culture of dependence,” saying that that was a message Afreximbank had been giving to its member states. According to a statement by the bank “A critical piece on the path to greatness for Africa hinged on fostering intra-African trade; and on the de-commoditization of the continent’s exports,” adding that Afreximbank had launched an intra-African trade strategy dedicated to that effort. He announced that the Bank’s intra-African trade strategy was

driven by a philosophy that building solid export manufacturing capacities and domestic, as well as continental, supply chains would facilitate an increase in the flow of goods and services across borders in Africa and between Africa and Africans in the Diaspora. The statement said: “Priorities under the strategy include deepening access to trade information; formalizing informal intra-African trade by supporting the emergence and growth of export trading companies to

serve as institutional vehicles for intra-African trade; broadening intra-African trade to Include the Diaspora; addressing the issue of fragmented financial markets and multiple currencies; and promoting the production of dynamic goods through implementing an industrialization/export manufacturing strategy as a component of impact 2021, the bank’s fiveyear strategy. “To drive its focus on light manufactures, the bank had set a target of supporting the con-

struction of at least two Industrial parks and export processing zones in Africa by the end of 2018”. The bank had also introduced financing products, such as forfeiting, that support the import of investment, rather than consumption goods, into Africa, he continued. The President described inadequate trade Information as the main constraint to intra-African trade, noting that African businesses knew very little about what happened right across their borders.

GMD NNPC courts investors to establish refinery in A/Ibom By Idu Jude Abuja

L – R: Elijah Oladunmoye Associate Director, Deal Advisory, KPMG; Nike Oyewolu, Head, Markets Operations, KPMG; Dapo Okubadejo, Partner & Head, Deal Advisory, KPMG; Ijeoma Emezie-Ezigbo, Partner, Deal Advisory, KPMG; Dolapo Adeosun, Senior Manager, Deal Advisory, KPMG.

Bi-Courtney berates aviation unions, says FAAN owes it N200b Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Bi-Courtney

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Services Limited (BASL) has reacted to unions’ allegation that it is indebted to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Rather, the firm said, it is the Federal Government agency that owes it N200billion. The unions were, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN) and the National Union of Pensioners (NUP). Bi-Courtney,

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that contrary to the claim by some aviation unions that it was indebted to the FG, the truth of the matter is that it was the other way round. In a statement signed by BICourtney’s spokesman, Steve Omolale, it accused the unions of misleading the public, saying that, “they were undermining the decisions of the judiciary.” The statement read in part: “Our attention has been drawn to the press conference of the National Union of Air Transport

Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN) and the National Union of Pensioners (NUP) held on October 10, 2017.” “At the press conference, the unions stated that Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Mohammed Airport Two (MMA2), owed FAAN the sum ofN2billion.” “We have decided to respond to prevent the unions from misleading the public.” Bi-Courtney

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Kacalla Baru, has said that he had engaged investors to establish a refinery in Akwa Ibom State. In a press statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, the NNPC GMD, revealed this during PENGASSAN’s Triennial Retreat/Synergy workshop, which opened on Wednesday in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State capital, the state was well-positioned geographically to have a refinery. “The investors have been coming to us; and I have seen one that is quite promising. It is in this light that I encouraged these investors to come and see the state government and discuss,” he said. According to the statement, Baru explained that although the preferred location of the investors was not Akwa Ibom State, but he had convinced them to consider establishing the refinery there to leverage, especially on the state’s deep coastline. The GMD called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to explore partnership opportunities provided by investors towards establishing the refinery in the state. Speaking further at the opening of the two-day retreat themed: “Leadership and Team

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L-R: Mrs. Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, FirstBank; Ms. Maope Ogun, presenter, Channels TV and Session Moderator NES23; Mr. Kyari Bukar, chairman, NESG at the dinner on Employability and Entrepreneurship, hosted by FirstBank during the 23rd Nigeria Economic Summit in Abuja …recently.

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REA partners Abia on electricity at Ariaria Simon Ugwu Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu has expressed the willingness of the state government to support the Federal Government with actualizing its rural electrification project in Ariaria market. Ikpeazu made this known when officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria paid him a visit at Abia Government Lodge in Aba. The governor said that steady power supply is an important resource required to drive economic growth in the state and the nation. He said that the state government would support the Federal Government’s efforts

to ensure that the project was a huge success. Earlier, Mrs. Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Managing Director of the agency, said that the agency was in Aba to provide energy solutions to the power challenges of Ariaria market. Ogunbiyi said that the agency had identified the energy needs of Ariaria market and disclosed that the power supply project would be run with a sustainable natural gas solution. She said that a few thousand shops in Ariaria market would be used for a test run of the steady electric power supply project. Meanwhile, Russian State Nuclear Energy Corporation, Rosatom, has once again ad-

vised Nigeria to adopt a sustainable energy mix approach to its power system if it must achieve energy stability like Russia. Rosatom’s Regional Vice-President of Sub-Saharan Africa, Viktor Polikarpov, at an annual powering Africa investors’ summit held in Abuja, recently, shared his country’s energy sector best practices with participants of the event, insisting that the optimum energy mix for Nigeria was the way forward. Also, during a panel discussion on the optimum future energy mix for Nigeria, experts from across the globe discussed various options to close the country’s current power deficit. Recent estimates from the Inter-

national Energy Agency indicate that more than 115 million people in Nigeria still rely on traditional biomass and waste as their main sources of energy. With the country currently spending roughly between USD 14 billion on off grid diesel generation, it is abundantly clear that the country needs to diversify its mix. During the discussion Rosatom Regional Vice-President of Sub-Saharan Africa, Polikarpov, noted that for Nigeria to achieve a balanced energy mix, the country should consider all available sustainable sources of energy. He said,“Solar, wind, hydro and nuclear power complement and reinforce each other to form

As part of arrangement to auction forfeited petroleum products and vessels, which are proceeds of crimes seized from illegal oil bunkers the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday October 10, 2017 held a pre-bid meeting with shortlisted auctioneers at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja. The Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, told the participants that the process is part of the Commission’s transparency policy with the objective of giving every interested company a fair chance to participate in the exercise. Magu, who spoke through the Deputy Director of Procurement, Olusina Ogundimu said that the purpose of the meeting was to educate the shortlisted bidders for the auction on the stipulated guidelines contained in the request for proposal (RFP) issued to them earlier. The court had earlier granted final forfeiture order on the confiscated petroleum products and vessels which are proceeds of crimes seized from illegal oil bunkers to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The shortlisted bidders were drawn from a pre-qualified list of registered companies, who indicated interest in the process following an advertisement in two national dailies and the Federal Tenders Journal in June, 2017. According to Ogundimu, “The bidders are expected to submit the proposals on October 17, 2017 after which the evaluation committee shall sit to evaluate, review, select and recommend the successful auctioneers for engagement”.

Nigeria woos ICT investors at GITEX Lagos can be net exporter of goods, Tony Nwakaegho Nigeria’s delegation led by the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, (NITDA), Dr. Isa Pantami at the ongoing Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) Technology Week in Dubai, has wooed the global investment community to consider Nigeria a worthwhile economy where there is a vast untapped potential for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investments. Dr Pantami said in a speech at the Africa Investment Forum at Dubai World Trade Centre, where the event is going on that there was an enabling environment created by the Buhari administration’s Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PBEC), for businesses to thrive in Nigeria. He debunked all the misconceptions about doing business in Ni-

geria especially in the area of security of life and property, stressing that the problem of insecurity has been fought significantly and that investors have been having safe business operations contrary to false information on the Internet. Aside the opportunity for Visa on arrival which Nigerian offers investors, Pantami said ICT sector currently contributed 11.27 per cent to the total nominal GDP in the 2nd Quarter of 2017, stressing that while they are guaranteed better returns on investment, Nigeria will also benefit by boosting its GDP contribution from IT through such investment. Pantami , while giving the investors insight into the potentials of the Nigerian economy, said it is thriving towards increasing the broadband penetration in Nigeria to 30 per cent by 2018 that the country developed a comprehensive National Broadband Plan (NBP).

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has reaffirmed that Lagos State has potential to be a net exporter of goods and services in Africa, just as he expressed the need for the investing public to continue to have access to relevant information on the requirements needed for entrepreneurs to benefit from the opportunities available in the commerce and industrial sectors of the economy. The Governor made the statement at the silver jubilee anniversary celebration of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN, with the theme “25 years of Incisive Industry Reporting: The Gains, The Pains,” that took place at Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos.

Ambode, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Fola Adeyemi, said there is no doubt that Lagos State have the potentials to be a net exporter of goods and services in Africa, just as he urged the association to step up their reporting of commercial and industrial activities in the Nigerian economy to avail any prospecting investors the knowledge and availability of their choice of products and services. The Governor commended the association and congratulates CICAN for sustaining the vision and objectives which informed the establishment of the association, pinpointing that CICAN’s efforts have contributed to the enlightenment and education of stakeholders and the general public, particularly in making

informed decisions with regards to taking advantage of business/ investment opportunities. “The growth and development of economies depend on the amount and quality of information available to investors and other stakeholders. The relevance of your efforts became more pronounced during the recent period of economic recession as Nigerians were better informed on opportunities available in the SME sector especially in the agriculture value plan. The impact of the awareness has contributed to the positive growth in the agricultural sector as shown in the second quarter report of the National Bureau of Statistics. I congratulate you for sustaining the vision and objectives which informed the establishment of this association”, Ambode said.

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Stories By Motolani Oseni The Naira, on Thursday closed at 363 per US Dollar, the same rate it has been trading for over one week at the parallel market segment of the foreign exchange. This is even as the Importer & Exporters FX window as at close of yesterday trading activities declared a total daily turnover of $252.56 million, higher than $240.54 million recorded on Wednesday. The local currency, at the parallel market, had closed at 363 to the dollar last Thursday and ended the week with the same rate before replicated the feat on the first trading day of this week and has since remained unchanged at the same price. Also, the Naira had recorded similar success against the two other major foreign currencies, the Pound Sterling and Euro.

WEMA Bank holds EGM

Ï d Ɠ ƍƄ ƉƕƄƍ ƍƄƊ Ɔ Ə ƅƅƄƃƎƄƕ Wema Bank Plc has issued a notice of an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM), seeking the consent of its Shareholders in a comprehensive Scheme of Capital Reduction pursuant to the procedures set out in Sections 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and 120 of CAMA and Rules 4(d), 4(g) and 5(4) of the Company Proceedings Rules 1992. The Bank is pursuing this holistic approach to enable it position its balance sheet for better efficiency. Having been transformed to one of the leading banks within the Retail Banking space, Wema Bank with its national authorization has reemerged a stronger, more efficient, resilient and customerfocused organization with a robust risk and governance structure. However, a review of Wema Bank’s financials reveals the carrying of a negative retained earnings balance, which arose from losses prior to June 2009 when the current management assumed office. Though the Bank has since returned to profitability in the last 4 years, the implication of negative Retained Earnings is that, the Bank, by regulation, is precluded from providing necessary returns to providers of capital. We believe the completion of this exercise, would result in the plough back of subsequent years’ profits – aiding the continued growth of the institution, improvements in performance, particularly as it relates to the reduction in our cost to income and return on equity ratios while commencing the payment of dividend.

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As at close of yesterday trading, the Naira, was sold at 425 per Euro the same rate it has been trading in the last one week, except on Tuesday when it closed at an appreciable rate of 422 and at 475 to the pound except on Monday when it closed at a declined figure of 478 but rebounded the following day before steadied at 475 during the period under review. In the other hand, the naira, at the official forex market, has been on the steady growth before dropping on Wednesday and rebounded on Thursday to close at 305.55 compared to 305.65 traded a week ago. Consequently, the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange

(NAFEX) window, opened at 360.13 better than 360.20 recorded on Wednesday but lower than 359.79 opened on Tuesday and Monday rate of 359.85 per dollar. However, closed at 360.71 the same closing figure recorded a day before, which was weaker than 360.31 and 360.50 sold on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Although, the NAFEX widow as at close of yesterday trading activities declared an increase of $12.04 million, closing with the daily turnover of $252.56 million compared to $240.54 million recorded on Wednesday, $86.69 million on Tuesday and $207.20 million declared on Monday. Meanwhile, as part of its con-

tinued 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 $727.5 million to foreign exchange dealers in July and its grew to $1.5 billion in August, representing an increase of 106 per cent, while compared to July sales. In the same month, the total sum of $561 million was allocated to the clearance of the backlog of matured foreign exchange obligations for raw materials and machineries for manufac-

turing companies, agricultural chemicals, and airlines – was for Retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales But in the following month, August, the sum of $500 million went to wholesale foreign exchange dealers, while $235 million to Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) and $200 million to invisible demands. In the just concluded month, September, the central bank lifted the local currency with a total injection of $1.24 billion, as $485 million went to the Retail Secondary Market and $300 million to SMEs. Others are $255 million and $200 million, invisibles, and wholesale segments, respectively.

NEPAD Nigeria CEO, Princess Gloria Akobundu (left) in a photo session with Angela Guo, General Manager, CEIA Co Ltd at NEPAD Nigeria during the signing of an MoU on povertyeradication and diverse programmes at NEPAD Nigeria... recently.

Overnight lending rate declines to 20% on expectation of liquidity squeeze The overnight lending rate on Thursday dropped to 20 per cent on expectation that a cash squeeze will ease after money market rates more than doubled previous session. It is however, worthy of notes that the Central Bank of a Nigeria (CBN) has kept liquidity tight to support the currency, leaving its benchmark interest rate on hold at 14 per cent this year. The apex bank, also aims to keep rates high to attract foreign inflows into its bond market to boost dollar liquidity. For instance, the overnight rate closed at 44 per cent on Wednesday after banking system liquidity hit a debit of 265

billion naira. But tight liquidity continued on Thursday with the market in debit of 243 billion naira although the central bank repaid some treasury securities. “The market is a bit tight because of FX purchases which mopped up (naira) liquidity,” one trader said. Traders said money market rates dropped on Thursday as lenders accessed the central bank window for naira at 16 per cent. The central bank is selling $100 million weekly to meet wholesale currency demand and also a separate amount twice weekly for retail needs to keep its multiple exchange rate

system stable. Consequently, the liquidity mop up by the apex bank through Open Market Operations (OMO) and Treasury bill auctions, the Nigerian currency, Naira, in circulation has declined to N1.78 trillion in September of 2017. The OMO sales last Friday alone, forced the Open Buy Back (OBB) and Overnight (OVN) rates to soar, hence, most banks resulted to borrowing due to lack of liquidity to meet their allocations. However, in September, the apex bank sales OMO bills worth N599.47 billion as against N960 billion offered in August 2017.

The N1.78 trillion currency in circulation is the second lowest, after N1.76 trillion in July and N1.87 trillion in June as the apex bank continued to mop up excess liquidity in a bid to reduce money supply in the nation’s economy. According to the CBN, Naira in circulation was estimated at N1.86 trillion in August 2017, 5.6 per cent increase over N1.76 trillion in July. The currency in circulation, which is the physical money used for transactions between consumers and businesses, had opened 2017 at N1.99 trillion and closed in February at N1.97 trillion.

Capital Market B4 ITFC/ SNTL sign agreement to boost AfricaArab trade Bonny Amadi Trade relations between African countries and the Arab nations is poised to emerge stronger following a recent agreement signed by between the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group and the National Company of Transport and Logistics (SNTL). The pact, which was signed in the Kingdom of Morocco, under the umbrella of the Aid for Trade Initiative for Arab States (AfTIAS), would facilitate launch of a Study for the Development of logistical Platforms for Trade & Investment Facilitation between Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa. a statement made available to Daily Times Nigeria by APO, on behalf of International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), revealed that the signing took place during the Opening Session of the OIC trade promotion Organizations (TPOs) Meeting, in Casablanca, Morocco on 11 October, 2017 between Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, CEO, ITFC and Mr. Fouad Ktib, Deputy Director General of SNTL. The Chief Executive Officer, ITFC, Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol, said, “We aim at reducing the gap of physical infrastructure constraining Trade & Investment flows between Morocco and SubSaharan Africa. This signing is under the umbrella of the AfTIAS, but is also at the core mandate of the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, which is created for bridging the trade gaps between the Arab and African countries.”

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Equities rebound 0.22% as Nestle Board meets on interim dividend Afolabi Adesola

Equities Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange rebounded on Thursday, as investors embarked on bargain hunting in insurance and consumer goods stocks to lift the Nigerian Stock Exchange AllShare Index (ASI) by 0.22 percent. The NSE Insurance Index led the day’s sectoral gainers with an increase of 2.6 per cent and the consumer goods index added 0.61 per cent, on the other hand, the NSE Banking Index emerged the day’s lone loser with a decline of

Ï Ɔ Əƍ ƃƄ ƉƄƕ Ɔ Ƅƍ 0.32 per cent. The All -Share Index thus added 79.42 points to close at 36,732.24 points and the Market Capitalisation added 27.34 billion to close the day at N12.643 trillion. The price movement chart showed a positive market breadth as 30 gainers were paired against 13 losers. AXAMansard led the gainer’s chart with an appreciation of 6.49 per cent to close at N2.46 per share. Diamond Bank and Linkage Assur-

ance came next with a growth of 5 per cent each to close at N1.05 and 84 kobo per share, Livestock Feeds added 4.76 percent to close the day at 88 kobo and Transcorp appreciated 4.32 per cent to close at N1.45 per share On the other hand UPL recorded the day’s highest depreciation of 4.90 per cent to close at N2.33 and Fidson Health Care declined 4.57 per cent to close at N3.34 per share. Neimeth dropped4.23 per cent to close at 68 kobo per share, Union Bank fell 4.17 per cent to close at

N5.75 per share and Jaiz Bank dropped 1.47 per cent to close at 67 kobo per share In all, investors in 2,993 deals exchanged a total of 443.7 million shares valued at N3.2bn as against a total of 336.4 million shares worth N1.834bn traded in 3,689 deals previously. Again, Diamond Bank, that emerged the most active stock to boost turnover, as it exchanged 308.8 million shares for N304.4 million. UBA was next with the sale of 25.8 million shares valued at N237.1m and Zenith Bank sold 22.9 million units at N579.3m.

Mr Mounir Gwarzo, Director General (DG), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo, President, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), during a courtesy visit to the DG, SEC in Abuja... on Wednesday.

Union bank: Share floats to remain below 20% unless market improves Stories by Bonny Amadi The Chief Executive officer of Union Bank Plc, Mr. Emeka Emuwa has said that the bank, which is currently on breach of regulatory prescribed 20 per cent share flotation may sustain the tempo until trends in the market improves. The bank’s CEO made the revelation on Wednesday, at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) during the bank’s presentation of ‘Facts Behind the Offer’ of its ongoing N50 billion rights issue. He said that the state of the market has made it impossible for shareholders not to trade their shares in the market. According to him, the prevailing low pricing of equities has not been attractive enough for

shareholders to trade their shares and boost flotation of the bank’s shares in the market. Responding to question on why the bank has failed to comply with the NSE’s regulation on 20 per cent share float for main board listed companies, the union bank’s chief said that though the NSE granted the bank a waiver, but holders of the bank’s shares have not deemed it fit to trade their shares in order to boost share flotation. He said,“ When the market is sufficiently attractive, people will trade their shares if the pricing is right.” He added that the stand point of the shareholders of the bank may have been responsible for the scarcity of the bank shares in the market, hence, people complained

that the prevailing rights offer has been reported to be relatively unavailable in the market. He said that the bank is positioned to pay dividend, but its negative retained earnings’ financial standing did not empower for dividend payment, adding that until this is sorted out, dividend payment would not be affected. He, however, promised that the bank is currently working towards clearing the negative retained in order to commence dividend payment to shareholders. Emuwa further disclosed that 80 per cent of proceeds from the ongoing right issue will be used for working capital. He said that 12 per cent of the proceeds would be invested in technology, innovation and digitalization. While 8 percent is for

customer touch points. On the working capital, he said the bank would focus on six priority areas which includes, agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals. Other areas are services like health, education, construction

and real estate, oil and gas. Responding to questions on what percentage will be deployed into manufacturing and agriculture, he said it depends on the opportunities that is available before the bank in the economy.

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Insecurity, cause for worry, say tourism experts Stories by Ebere Chibuzor Experts in tourism have expressed concern over the increasing challenges posed by insecurity across the country. They said that these challenges have negatively affected tourists’ destination, especially in the northern regions of the country. They argued that apart from the North, which has been ravaged by the activities of Boko Haram insurgents, making travels and tours difficult, other parts of the country are also faced with the problem. Altough, many conspiracy theories have been adduced for the deadly attack at the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, especially with the death of security director, Dr. Andy Osa Ehanire, this sad incidence must have sent jitters into the spines of tourists. It would be recalled that gunmen reportedly attacked the iconic Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, during the peak hours of tourists’ activities, leaving three policemen attached to the Edo Police Command dead, while the whereabouts of Ehanire still remained unknown, but presumed to be in his abductors’ den. The Daily Times gathered that the policemen, who were posted to provide security for fun seekers died in the ensuing surprise attack,

Ogba zoo just as they also lost their service rifles to the assailants. Spokesman of the Edo Police Command, DSP Moses Nkombe, who confirmed the killings and abduction on the phone, said that the attackers would soon be brought to book, as security had been beefed up in the area, just as he assured members of the public that the park is safe for fun seekers. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has since condemned the attack, saying, he would soon meet President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to restructure

the Edo Police Command so as to strengthen the state’s security situation. The governor, while describing the incident as unfortunate, said that Edo had not witnessed such incidence for a long time. “As we move toward the end of the year, this kind of occurrence is not unusual, but we have taken necessary steps to stop such,” Obaseki said. Similarly, the Federal Government in condemning the attack and kidnapping of Ehanire, described it as ‘saddening and most unfortunate.’

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who made the government’s position known, said, in a statement that the attack on one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations was a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country. ”The success or failure of a tourism destination depends largely on a safe and secure environment. Incidences, such as the attack on the Ogba Zoo and Nature Park therefore negate the concept of tourism as well as government’s determina-

tion to develop our tourism industry as a tool for socioeconomic development. ”The killing of the three policemen attached to the zoo to provide security for fun seekers, the abduction of the zoo boss and the trauma suffered by the visitors who witnessed the attack are saddening, condemnable and most unfortunate,” he said. Also, the umbrella body of travel and tourism operators, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) strongly condemned the incident. In a statement by its President, Alhaji Saleh Rabo

ANJET confirms speakers for inaugural tourism summit 2017 Key speakers have now been confirmed for the inaugural edition of the Tourism Summit 2017. The summit is being organised by the umbrella body of travel writers in the country, the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), in partnership with the Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. A statement by the body said the summit, slated for November 2 at the expansive Ikoyi-based hospitality establishment on Alfred Rewane Road, is part of activities marking the World Tourism Day (WTD), that was celebrated globally on September 27. According to the organisers, Chief Executive Officer of CELTRON Nigeria Limited, Dapo Adelagan would speak on the theme of the seminar: ‘Tourism – A tool for Sustainable Development,’ same as the UNWTO’s WTD global theme. The other speakers include: Kofo

Adeleke of the Community Conservation Development Initiative (CDDI), Dr. Olatunji Babatola of the Department of Geography, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba. The Chief Executive Officer of media and public relations firm, Chain Reactions, Israel Opayemi, would also speak at the event. According to ANJET, the summit is part of its commitment towards broadening discourse on the Nigeria tourism agenda, its potential as well as challenges, just as it also added that as a major stakeholder, its ‘responsibility transcends reporting the industry.’ According to the statement,“We lend our voice to issues bordering on the development and promotion of the sector, which is essentially why we have also created different platforms in the course of the year to engage with both the private and public sectors operators on ways to drive growth and progress in the industry.

“Hence, we annually organise event around the WTD, but this year we have decided to make the celebration much bigger by partnering with the Southern Sun Ikoyi, which is one of the leading international hotel brands in Nigeria, as well as other stakeholders in the industry, including the government agencies which are expected to support this initiative in different ways.” Eminent personalities expected at the occasion include: The Minister of Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Lagos State Acting Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola, the Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho FolarinCoker, the Director General, Nigeria Institute of Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Mrs. Chika Balogun.

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described it ‘as a sad development for the Nigerian tourism industry and a major set-back for the little gains made by the Nigerian tourism industry.’ “I find it difficult and unacceptable that such a thing should happen at a tourist site in the country. The kidnap of Ehanire at the Ogba zoological Gardens is a serious set-back for the tourism industry. We are putting in efforts to promote local tourist sites and also promote our sites and destinations as safe to visit. Ehanire has contributed so much to this industry and is at the forefront of the drive to develop it and make tourism a major income earner for the country. It is unfortunate that he would now fall victim of kidnap. It is important for the Nigerian tourism industry that Ehanire is safely released back to his family. “We are appealing to his captors to immediately release him and also call on the Edo State Government to leave no stone unturned to effect the release of Ehanire,” FTAN said. The operators also called on the government to increase security at tourism sites to avoid such occurrence in the future: “Tourism is big business and cannot flourish under insecurity. All tiers of government should ensure that our sites are safe and secured. This is the only way they could attract visitors as no tourist would like to go to

Property B7 Stories by Babajide Okeowo Estate Surveyors and Valuers’ Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) and the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), have kick-started a process to standardize and align its proposed Nigerian Valuation Standards to be known as ‘Green Book.’ The objective is in keeping up with global best practices in the Real Estate valuation industry and boosting the quality of valuations for financial reporting purposes. The document is undergoing external stakeholders’ consultation inputs; and the NIESV Lagos branch last week, provided a forum for members to voice their opinions on the proposed valuation reporting template under its Mandatory Continuous Professional Development Programme (MCPD).

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ESVARBON, NIESV set for new valuation standards

A board member, and Chairman, Professional Practice Committee (PPC), ESVARBON, Mr. Victor Alonge said that the ‘Green Book’ would address the shortcomings and general inadequacy in the current template. “It would incorporate Professional Standards (PS) and Valuation Practice Statements (VPS) that all members providing a written valuation would be required to comply with. The Green Book will set out procedural rules and guidance for valuers. It will cover matters relating to ethics and conduct, but also establish a framework

for uniformity and best practice in the execution and delivery of valuations,” he said. He further pointed out that the proposed document would demonstrate to clients that, adding that, there are many valuers who will make different judgments; all works are within a common body of knowledge, application, and expression. “Differences will, therefore, be as narrow as possible, and where they occurred they will be reasonable and explicable, not perverse or chaotic. “When eventually published,

it will assist valuers to demonstrate that the profession is regulated, not in a purely bureaucratic sense, but that they perform their task in an organized manner, not maverick or inspirational, that they take care to educate themselves, and that they are subject to discipline” Alonge added. However, NIESV President, Dr. Bolarinde Patunola-Ajayi, assured that the institution would keep members abreast with new trends in the profession through MCPD programmes, adding that the current programmes are meant to

benchmark with international practice standards. Recall that there has been tremendous pressure on bodies like Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), PENCOM to allow foreign companies to carry out the valuation of certain local jobs. The arguments brought about by some of these companies in Nigeria are about the lack of technical expertise to carry out certain jobs and THE financial muscle to acquire the necessary technology to carry out key valuation jobs.

Land reforms , Land Use Act in Nigeria Human society the world over is heavily dependent on land and its resources. It is not an overstatement to say that without land, there will be no human existence. Land is the foundation of shelter, food, and employment. Man lives on land during his life and upon his demise, his remains are kept in it permanently. From the foregoing, it is obvious that the life of man and that of the society revolve around land and its resources. Thus, it is understood that man’s fulfillment of his potentials in life depends largely on his relationship with theland. Global recognition of the relevance of land to the life of man can be gleaned from the proceedings at the United Nations Conference on Human Settlement (Habitat II) 1996 where many countries committed themselves to promoting optimal use of productive land in urban and rural areas and protecting fragile ecosystems and environmentally vulnerable areas from the negative impacts of human settlements, inter alia, through developing and supporting the implementation of improved land management practices that deal comprehensively with potentially competing land requirements for agriculture, industry, transport, urban development, green space, protected areas and other vital needs. It is this importance of land to man and the society that influenced the state intrusion into property leg-

islation in order to ensure adequate and efficient land management technique for the benefits of the greatest number of the members of the society. Virtually every form of investment or development by government and private entities is dependent upon theland in one way or another. It is now generally accepted that poor land administration can impede economic development and social welfare. Therefore, no nation can fold its arms and allow its land use management to fall in disarray as “no nation handles the issue of land management within its borders with levity”. It is this nexus between land and economic prosperity of an individual and a nation that probably informed the Constitutional provision respecting the inviolability of private property rights in various jurisdictions around the world. In Nigeria, the provision of section 43 of the Constitution stipulates that no right or interest in movable or immovable property shall be compulsorily acquired anywhere in Nigeria without the payment of adequate compensation. Thus, while the Constitution recognizes the importance of land to personal economic growth by preserving individual property rights; it also recognizes the eminent domain status of the state to take private property upon the payment of adequate compensation to the victim.

Mixta raises standard with Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate With a mission of redefining the real estate sector in Nigeria, Mixta Africa, one of the leading real estate development companies and whollyowned subsidiary of ARM Limited has changed the game with its newly developed exclusive three hundred and eight-hectare Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate. The estate, a gated community with an 18-hole golf course, guest cottages, corporate lodges, spa facilities, hotel and a clubhouse, offers a distinctive lifestyle in a serene and luxurious environment. The development, its promoters claimed, is unmatched by

any in West Africa. Speaking on this development recently in Lagos, the Managing Director, Mixta Hospitality and Retail, Sade Hughes disclosed that, “Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate offers a distinctive lifestyle in a serene and luxurious environment, unmatched by any other development in West Africa. The Estate is a secure gated community with an 18-hole world- class golf course, guest cottages, corporate lodges, spa facilities & hotel and a clubhouse.” According to her, “The estate is built into three communities; the Village, which is the luxury residential community con-

sisting of only eighteen residential homes, offering two distinct home styles and specially designed to cater to a select few. Each home will have its own amenities, adaptable to the residents’ requirements with wide doorways, ramp access, handrails, lighting and security features being considered. Homeowners will also enjoy the exclusive use of a dedicated gym, mini clubhouse, swimming pool, landscaped gardens, bike rails, and walkways No future expansion is planned within The Village beyond these eighteen unique homes.” She pointed out that; the Enclave is a premium resi-

dential community within the Estate featuring a range of houses themed around some of the spectacular and renowned natural landforms in Nigeria. The Enclave comprises of 206 homes, delivered with infrastructural amenities including roads, water, and sewage treatment plants. The Enclave provides a unique take on the Lakowe Lakes experience. Residential units are offered in a range of styles to meet the diverse requirements of homeowners, including palatial retreats for executives, cozy homes for couples, corporate clients, and larger units for families.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only fortunate to host top shows in Nigeria â&#x20AC;&#x201C;IK Osakioduwa He is handsome, lanky and ladies men but more importantly he is a father of two lovely kids; Top TV and Radio personality Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa better known as IK is sure of the best show host in Nigeria with his prowess and creative delivery on stage. A degree holder of Economics from the prestigious University of Lagos has sured carved a niche for himself in the industry pitching tent with rounded off its second season is sure of the most watched show. In this chat with his great personality, there is no doubt that he has brought charm and charisma to the Nigerian entertainment scene, he spoke about working with Mnet, family, and what he has learnt hosting Big Brother Africa.

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Ellyman & Tboss dazzle at another exotic location in Zanzibar, again

2Baba, Harrysong, Duncan Mighty others for Campari Dare to mix festival tomorrow

Following the massive buzz their photos sparked online just a week ago, Made Men Music Group & Imo Records reggae-dancehall sensation Ellyman and ex-reality TV star Tboss have sprung yet another avalanche of speculations among thousands of fans online with another newly released photos which were taken at an exquisite location in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The adorable pictures recently surfaced online and have been making the rounds across social media - with majority describing the photos as an acknowledgment of love between both stars. Reports reveal the photos were taken in another exotic location in Zanzibar; following their previous photos which the two were seen together canoodling at a popular beach in the city.

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tions of romance between the stars. Ellyman, who was signed to Made Men Music Group earlier this year and Imo Records in 2016, has since spurred a considerable amount Ellyman and Tboss of buzz for himself with a handful of singles of-

sic alcoholic drink, Campari has announced its partnership with beer brands across Nigeria for the Dare to Mix Festival set to hold in 2017. festival will continue to reward and celebrate consumers by creating unforgettable experiverse, all-inclusive beer adventure to indulge in a lifestyle where their biggest decision will be how well they mix their favourite beer brand with Campari. Following the success of the Dare to Mix Festival last year, Campari was reported among the brands that champion mainstream activities in Nigeria considering the huge impact the event created. It is here again this year to excite its consumers with beer mixing experiences. ager for Campari, Rilwan Shofunde said,

AFRIFF partners French Embassy, others on exchange programmes

beer brands across Nigeria, our aim is to continue to reward consumers with this amazing platform and in order for them to also have a

makers and actors from around the world this year, noting that the festival continues to attract inthis year alone. include 24 shorts, 11 documentaries and 14 fealection will be uploaded to the festival website on October 9.

Interestingly, AFRIFF 2017 is dedicating two Africa, Ojoma Ochai, “As part of the Film Connections project, the 2017 AFRIFF will open with the movie about the physical reconstruction of a man Paul and Sali, a married couple who have been struggling to adopt a child for a long time. AFRIFF Founder/Executive Director Ms.

will use this opportunity to celebrate the dibrands.” The Dare to Mix festival, which will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the tions including, a mixology session, and scintillating performances from Duncan Mighty, also be a major performance from the Campari senator himself 2baba and superstar DJ Jimmy Jatt. Campari has always been a symbol of intrigue and pleasure when it comes to aperitifs. ates a captivating and unique drinking experience. It is expected that the end result of this partnership with beer brands in Nigeria will get customers more connected with Campari and leave them wanting more. Speaking on the Festival, Tubaba said, “I am excited to be a part of yet another amazing and I look forward to thrill fans in Port

UK-based actress, Juwon Quadri bags best producer of the year at City People movie awards

Organisers of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have announced the return of the festival for 2017. Scheduled to run from October 29 to November 4, 2017, the annual event marks AFin Nigeria. It is a season of international collaborations for AFRIFF with the French government coming in to strengthen its commercial and artistic exchanges with Nigeria. “The importance of AFRIFF, that is growing year after year, is a wonderful showcase for us,” says French Consul General, Lagos, Mr. Laurent Polonceaux, who described the annual event as

chance to express themselves through the

Fast-rising UK-based actress, Oluwajuwon Quadri won big at the maiden edition of City People Movie Awards, which was for her recognition in the movie industry. Ikeja in Lagos attracted distinguished personalities and both old and young actors from the movie industry. Organised by a frontline soft-sell journal, City People Magazine, Juwon, who has been in the industry with so much contribution to the growth of the industry, carted home the coveted award, as The hardworking business women and movie producer, was in her element to savour the award. She has acted in numerous movies like Adanwo clude Fikemi, Ewawunmi and Etan, marketed by Okiki Films. Aside Juwon who is the CEO of TGL a few shone at the annual awards which was attended by veteran actors like Dele Odule, Adebayo Salami, Jide Kosoko, Kunle Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Sukanmi Omobolanle, Gloria and Elvina Ibru to name a few.

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Ofala Festival: Colours, arts - even the gods are celebrating! By God’s Covenant Snr The six days long 2017 edition of Ofala Festival took off with a flying start on Wednesday with the Oraeze International Arts Exhibition at the Ime Obi, Onitsha, Anambra State. Fathers and Elders of the land acknowledged the youths by devoting Thursday (yesterday) to the young souls to exercise their strength in a colourful day-long carnival as they rehearsed for the tomorrow they are destined to occupy. But the annual celebration of rites of renewal of the Obi that defines spiritual and natural authority across Onitsha principally - and other neighboring Igbo communities, including Nnewi, Ukpo in Dunukofia Local Government Area among others, started in earnest this Friday morning. Later today, a cocktail party, Eze Onicha is slated to take place, according to the programme of event. For the fathers of the land who appreciate the taste of good fish, Azu Ofala is the event that is a must-attend tomorrow, October 14. Sunday the 15th will witness a parade of the most beautiful daughters of the land while the Ofala Music Concert will showcase their skill and talent. The grand finale of the day would be the crowning of Miss Ofala 2017 at CJ Patterson International Auditorium, Onitsha. Come Monday October 16, a royal banquet in honour of the Agbogidi, Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, will hold at the Dolly Hills Hotel, Onitsha, to round off the festival. Sponsors of the annual event, telecommunications giant, Globacom, in a statement earlier, expressed great satisfaction at the unfolding of the festival, declaring that “the festival is growing bigger and bigger every year since we officially took over its sponsorship in 2011. We commend the Agbogidi for all the innovations he has introduced to the festival over the years to make it more exciting and a tourist attraction. “We are delighted to be part of this noble festival for another three years.” The company charged all lovers of tradition and culture to visit the Ime Obi, Onitsha Palace, to experience firsthand the celebration of the biggest festival in Southeast Nigeria and savour the hospitality of the people of Onitsha. Origin of Ofala Festival Ofala Festival, according to scholars of the land, started way back in the 16th Century when Onitsha people migrated from Benin kingdom to the Eastern banks of the River Niger presently known as the city of Onitsha from where the tradition of monarchy metamophosed, among other customs. Observers see a similarity of Ofala Festival to the Igue Festival celebrated annually by the Oba of Benin. Historians have linked Festival to the New Yam Festival in Onitsha and devotion of the King to the safety of his people.

The festival is growing bigger and bigger every year since we officially took over its sponsorship in 2011. We commend the Agbogidi for all the innovations he has introduced to the festival over the years to make it more exciting and a tourist attraction. We are delighted to be part of this noble festival for another three years. and carries a bronze sword on his hand, he walks to the sides of the arena or a third of the arena acknowledging the cheers of the gathering. The Obi then retires and subsequently, the red cap chiefs then pay homage to him according to seniority; thereafter, both the Obi and the chiefs reappear after the firing of another cannon shot. During the second appearance the Obi dances in the arena, something that is rarely seen and his steps cover more distance than the first appearance. Then the visiting chiefs and guests pay homage to the Obi. Ofala festival is also used by the Obi to honour deserving individuals with chieftaincy titles. The Ndigbo Development Plan 2066 It would be recalled that the Obi, at a meeting of

Igwe Achebe leading royal cabinet at the Ofala Festival

A research scholar said the festival marks the end of a period of retreat known in the land as Inye Ukwu na Nlo, when the Obi is separated from his subjects while undergoing spiritual purification for the good of the community. At the end of the weeklong retreat, the Obi emerges during the Ofala to bless his people and say prayers for the community. The big event is observed annually beginning from the coronation of the Obi to his passage, the latter of which is called “the last Ofala”. The festival usually starts with a traditional twenty-one gun salute followed by an all night Ufie (royal gong) drumming, dancing and other cultural chiefs, guests from other communities, age groups, women and youth of the community would throng the palace grounds or Ime Obi. dressed in traditional attires befitting the festival occasion. The royal music is played during the entrance of the Ndichie (red cap chiefs) who arrive after the gathering of the crowd in procession to the palace. The highlight of the festival is the emergence of the Obi in his royal regalia to the cheer of the crowd, a cannon shot announces the entrance of the Obi who is usually dressed in ceremonial robe

Some members of Otu Odu Society

prominent Igbo leaders last year, addressed the issue of a 50-year development plan for Ndigbo and proper mentoring of the youths of the land. The Obi made the call at a meeting of Igbo leaders held at the Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, which serves as the headquarters of the World Igbo Summit Group, WISG, under the auspices of the Igbo Leaders, Elders and Collectives. Among other issues, the meeting brainstormed on how to kick-start the implementation of the resolutions adopted during the last summit of the World Igbo, WISG, on the 50-year development plan. The resolutions addressed an all encompassing development plan that would cover economic, political, cultural, educational as well as proper mentoring of the youths. The Ndigbo Development Plan 2066 is aimed at comprehensively tackling the development of Igbo land and would entail persuading Igbo entrepreneurs and investors all over the country and in Diaspora to think-home by bringing part of their investments and wealth home to ensure a prosperous home land. The project was a collective vision of all the speakers that Ndigbo have had enough talks over the problems bedevilling the race and declared that it was now time for collective action. Addressing the meeting, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Achebe canvassed for strategic system that would propel the development of future leaders for Ndigbo to effectively execute the 50year visionary programme.

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Patience Jonathan’s friends to celebrate her @ 60th

Fuji music star, Malaika set to open N200m Lekki Mansion -

ally taken over the social and traditional media

King of Fuji Music, Alhaji Sulaimon Alao Adekunle Malaika is set to dedicate his mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos very soon. Close sources revealed that the mansion set the Qibla of Fuji Music back by about 200 million naira. A date in December has been -

for a huge birthday shindig

celebration even as some of her friends insisted on elaborate celebration.

big bash for her even though she insisted on

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December, insha Allah. I am going

When Ooni, Governor Fayose, Aare Afe Babalola, drag socialites to Efon Alaaye in honour of history

stage. tled “Golden Jubilee”, a three track effort that is dedicated to one of his

Come Saturday 4th November, 2017 the ancient

sonality to celebrate the rich dom, one of the earliest Yoruba kingdoms from Ile Ife, the monarch, as Oba (Dr.) Adesanya Aladejare, the Obalufon Alayemore and

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eminent Nigerians. The ancient kingdom in

ria for the launching of an historical book titled “Ooni Obalufon Alayemore, The

on Saturday, 4th November, 2017 at the Civic Centre in

straight some records and -

legendary Ooni, the Alaaye, Oba Aladejare said the book tells the true background

line at the Later Glory Christ Chaof the book, Prince Adegbo-

The former Chairman of ancient Yoruba Kingdoms. sacrosanct, it is a notorious fact that the source of Yoruba history is from Ile-Ife” The former University Don urges Yoruba indigenes

through the record breaking Ooni Obalufon Alayemore, The Alaaye also admon-

Giving hint about the historical Odyssey of the

artiste of the year and is set to dedicate his mighty mansion before the year runs out.

When socialites storm youngest computer guru, Wisdom’s wedding

Kingdom,” The landmark book, authored by a researcher and authority on Yoruba history, Prince Adelegan Adegbola

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the families of both the bride and

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Friday, October 13, 2017

That I’m Prince doesn’t mean I can’t to work for money –Comedian 16Oniru Standup comedian and professional MC Prince Oriyomi Olayinka Oniru popularly known as 16 Oniru is one of the fastest growing comedian in the industry; despite Idowu Abiodun Oniru, the Oniru of Iruland, Lagos; 16 Oniru believes in hardwork and consistency in whatever you do. Gearing up for his forthcoming show this month will address the pains the royalty goes through from a humorous and satiric

Do you regret leaving a white collar job for comedy?

all but I really wanted to start my career as a

then. What are the challenges you are facing/ faced as a comedian? One major challenge I faced initially was think I should be in Comedy because of my background…glad I proved them wrong

Pains. In this chat with MUTIAT ALLI, the graduate from Babcock University shares how it all started for him, challenges, why he left his white collar job for comedy and much about his coming show.

Can you tell us about your upcoming project “Royal Pains” and what we should expect?

16Oniru, can you tell us how you came about that stage name? I was studying my Bible one morning in 2009 and the Scripture Ps 127 came to mind, as I pondered on it my mind was creating a very funny story about my family. When I was done with the imagination, the name 16 Oniru dropped.

through in a very humorous and satiric perspective. The event is going to be 100% Comedy, there are two surprise packages I have for the attendees that day.

What motivated you into comedy as we all know you are a prince? to earn my own money or work for money. I stayed home for two years post-NYSC looking for a job, it was in that season I started comedy though on a small scale I discovered my talent and decided to harness it.

Who / what inspires your jokes and style of comedy? My jokes are inspired by a number of factors .like my

or treated better than others as a prince? Capital NO. The most important aspect of our job as comedians is the fans. If the people love you and are rooting for you, you are good to go.

with people and meditation peers especially if there is no talent. Tell us about how you made a switch from white collar job to comedy. How did your family take it? Well I just made up my mind and resigned in June

Who is (are) your role model(s) in the industry? depth of love, desire for growth, the knowledge of

she had supported me from the onset when I started comedy before getting the Job, my Dad on the other hand laughed when he heard but has now come to accept it How have you kept your marriage out of the social media and all of its drama? Wow, the social media craze these days have gotten out of hand and I am happy that I have been able to shield my family from the scrutiny, clap backs and insensitive nature of Nigerian social media users. social media attention and to be honest, neither do I but as a comedian, having a social media presence

How do you manage female fans? Like I said earlier, I am married and I love and respect my wife a great deal. I know my boundaries when it gets to female fans and I know how to handle uncomfortable situations too In comedy industry, do you get special attention

Who do you see as a competition? No one. Life has gone beyond petty competitions and jealousy. I do not see anyone in the industry. and I am my biggest critic. I always want to beat my own record. What can you tell us about originality in

creates opportunity for trust and recommendations. Colleagues, Clients, Event planners and show promoters feel comfortable when they know you dish out original content. What advice do you have for upcoming Nigerian comedians and your fans as well? Ensure you have a good dose of mentorship, maintain right and impactful friendships especially with people who push you to do better and be better. Seek God daily and do what you Love.

Relationship L8

Daily Times Nigeria

Friday, September 15, 2017

Mutiat Alli

Common phrases you don’t realise are actually abusive Books and movies from “Twilight” to “50 Shades of Grey” teach society to buy into the idea that dependent and harmful relationships are the epitome of love. Because of these complicated versions of romance, it can be challenging for people to recognize emotional abuse. However, anything that causes the victim to feel degraded, guilty, invalidated or humiliated may be a result of emotional abuse. While this list does not include every form of emotional abuse, nor indicate a partner is abusive, the following list may help you evaluate whether your relationship is suffering from emotional abuse. “Get over it” Rather than validating feelings, this phrase implies that the person who needs to “get over it” is overreacting. This is a form of gaslighting_a type of abuse where the abuser makes the victim feel like they are crazy. You are entitled to your feelings and to express them.

Your partner should disregard them. Communication

not exclusive

relationship

basis—meaning, if you feel you have a need to know you an should know. Your partner

because, really, healthy for their own good. It also relationships are not built on places the abuser in the place secrets. of authority, which can make the victim feel dependent on “I love you, but …” the abuser. If your partner expresses love to you but tacks on a This phrase masquerades you. Rather than building as constructive criticism, you up as expression of love alerting you to your issues should, it decreases your so that you can improve. self-esteem, leading you to However, abusers use this believe that your abuser is the phrase repeatedly to destroy only person who could “put making hyper-aware of their

Another form of gaslighting, While at times you need this form of abuse makes it to accept responsibility for are talking about. Someone who loves you will try to your point of view instead of disregarding it.

feel persistently guilty. No matter what, your partner is responsible for his or her own actions. You are not the cause of their actions. They should not make you feel Abusers may try to make guilty for things that they did.

trying to help you. However,