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MPC under pressure to reduce benchmark interest rate

Ï MPC may retain economic instruments for 8th times -Expert Ï Benchmark interest rate, CRR reduction top agenda Ï Its too early to reduce interest rate -Afrinvest Motolani Oseni, Lagos

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mittee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may be under

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severe pressure over some economic decisions it will take today.

Consequently, pressures from different financial stakeholders in the country have continued to Continued on page 6

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4 days after, Kanu, parents still at large Ï Police takeover IPOB leader father’s palace Ï Sunday church services in Umuahia peaceful, solemn Ï Gov Lalong relaxes curfew in Jos

Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia, Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos and Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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Four days after the Nigeria Army onslaught on the residence of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Afaraukwu in Ibeku Umuahia Local Government Area of Abia State, his whereabouts is still unknown as the issue is now on the lips of every resident in the state, especially, Umuahia, the state capital.

His father, who is the traditional ruler of the area and his wife, is yet to make public appearances, while the Continued on page 5

Manufacturing sector still deep in recession, says NECA 7 AFC: Nigeria needs $3trn economic 6 infrastructure in 30 yrs Strike: ASUU, FG meet today to thrash out ‘grew areas’ 7

Dubai properties of former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Egmont suspension: FATF threatens to suspend visit to Nigeria over FG failures 5

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4 days after, Kanu, parents still at large Continued from page 1 Sunday church services in Umuahia was peaceful, but solemn.

But IPOB has kicked against the development, condemning the military over its declaration that it is a terrorist group.

In a statement made available to The Daily Times on Sunday evening by the Media and Publicity Secretary of IPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful, the organisation

said “the IPOB and its leadership worldwide under the command and leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu condemns the illegal declaration made by Nigerian Army labeling the most popular and peaceful freedom fighting organisation in the world today as a terrorist organisation.

“We found the statement made by Nigerian Army a laughable and caricature the army is making itself because whatever be the

case, the Nigerian Army has no right or power to label IPOB a terrorist group while the case is still in the court. It is the duty of Nigerian court to decide between the Nigerian government and IPOB under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“We challenge the Nigerian government and her security operatives to stop their barbaric and unprovoked attacks to unarmed and innocent civilians who

have not been involved in any act of crime or violence since the inception of this struggle for Biafra independence championed

by IPOB. It’s very appalling that South East governors will always stoop so low to allow Hausa Fulani to teleguide them in their meeting at Enugu in collaborating with security operatives to eliminate their people whom they are supposed to protect because they want re-election of political of-

R-L: Maj. Gen IBM Haruna (rtd) OFR; Lt. Gen Isaac Obiakor (rtd) OFR; Col. Musa Sheikh Shehu (rtd) OFR and Gp. Capt. Yakubu Suleiman (rtd), after their investiture as Patrons of the FCT chapter of the Nigerian Military School Zaria, Ex-Boys Association in Abuja… at the weekend.

fice in 2019”.

The IPOB spokesman further alleged that there is a plan to destroy Kanu’s house, saying “It was reliably informed that the newly appointed police commissioner went to our leader’s house with his team of policemen, with three Hillux jeeps including the commissioner’s car Prado jeep himself to continue their raiding and to destroy house and cars in Nnamdi Kanu compound yesterday being 16th September 2017.

“We are putting the world on notice to be aware of all these acts perpetrated against our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB members by Nigerian Army and police since the inception of this struggle for Biafra independence.

But in a telephone call put across to him by newsmen late Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Geoffrey Ogbonna, said he was not aware of the IPOB allegation that Kanu’s cars and house have been destroyed.

The new Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, Anthony Michael Ogbizi, did not pick his calls and answer text message put across to him at press time.

But a stroll across Kanu’s residence showed that his two cars riddled with bullet were still there, while the

compound housing Kanu’s storey building and that of his father, including his palace were still standing.

Security at a close junction to the house was a little bit tight with the presence of riot police officers. But life has returned to normal as there was no single soldier in the area.

Meanwhile, in an effort to smoke out the IPOB leader wherever he is, officers of the Nigeria Police led by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) incharge of operations, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu, who until recently was the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, was at the weekend spotted at the abandoned property that has been the palace of Kanu’s father – Eze (Sir) I.O. Kanu, the Egwu Ukwu II of Afaraukwu Ancient City, keeping a 24/7 watch over the building.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, had on Thursday dispatched 10 units of police special forces coordinated

by Lakanu and AIG incharge of Zone 9 Umuahia, Mr. Hosea Karma. They were given firm instructions to restore order in the state after IPOB members stirred up trouble by blocking the passage of military men on patrol and stoning Continued on page 7

Egmont suspension: FATF threatens to suspend visit to Nigeria over requests Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Financial Action

Task Force (FATF) has threatened to suspend its planned high level mission visit to Nigeria between November 20 and 21, 2017 over the failure of Federal Government to implement Egmont Group requirements.

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units had in July this year suspended Nigeria from the group for her failure to meet its commitment to qualify for membership and gave the federal government till December this year to meet the conditions.

A statement by Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr

Ï We are taking steps to meet commitments -FG Salihu Othman Isah on Sunday said the latest warning was contained in a recent letter from FATF to the AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN) .

Isah further claimed that the FATF stated that “the serious consequences will begin by suspending its planned high level mission visit on November 20th-21st, 2017 to determine whether Nigeria has met the FATF standard.”

But the AGF spokesman said that the Federal Government is not resting on its oars to do the needful to attain the FATF demand on the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) to qualify it for membership under the Egmont Group of FIUs. To achieve this, an adhoccommittee chaired by the

chairman, Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes Senator Chukwuka Utazi, set up to ensure that Nigeria meets the requirements as demanded by Egmont Group and FATF has submitted its report to the presidency.

It said that the purpose of FATF visit in November is to confirm Federal Government’s level of commitment to its objectives, especially its standards but that FATF has continued to express concern of Nigeria’s repeated failures of its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) which may still lead to its suspension According to statement ,FATF secretariat in France through a letter signed by its President, Santiago Otamendi, dated 29 August

2017 titled, ‘Suspension of Egmont Group membership status of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit’, also affirmed that the visit will provide FATF member nations the assurance that Nigeria is ready to undergo a successful mutual evaluation within three years.

The letter reads thus: “I have been informed by the President of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, Mrs. Hennie Verbeek-Kusters, of the recent suspension of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit’s Egmont Group membership status, following the Egmont Group’s decision of July 5th 2017.

“I would like to share with you our serious concerns regarding the rea-

sons that motivated this decision, notably the repeated failures of the FIU Nigeria to address concerns regarding the protection of confidential information as well as concerns about the legal basis and the FIU’s independence via-a-vis (sic) the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). These issues are indeed core elements of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework promoted by the FATF recommendations.

“These issues could therefore have implications on the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s membership process for the FATF, if not addressed timely and properly ahead of the High Level Mission originally scheduled for 20-21 November 2017.”

“The purpose of this visit

is indeed to confirm the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s high level commitment to the FATF objectives, including full and effective implementation of FATF standards, and to provide FATF members with the assurance that Nigeria is ready to undergo a successful mutual evaluation within 3 years.”

“In order for this membership process to move forward, I would encourage the Federal Republic of Nigeria to take all necessary measures to address these concerns and ensure that conditions for a successful High Level Mission are met before November 2017.

I look forward to hearing from you on the steps taken by the Nigerian Government to further demonstrate your commitment to FATF”, the secretariat concluded.

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MPC under pressure to reduce benchmark interest rate Continued from page 1 mount on the MPC to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from its current 14 per cent.

The MPR, which serves as the benchmark interest rate in the country’s financial industry has been retained for seven consecutive MPC meetings at 14 per cent, but financial experts have expressed divergence opinions over the likely outcome of the MPC meetings, which holds to-

day and Tuesday in Abuja.

The MPC committee had retained the MPR at its last meeting in July at 14 per cent, Cash Reserve Ratios (CRR) for commercial banks at 22.5 per cent; and the Liquidity Ratio (LR) at 30 per cent, Asymmetry corridor at +200 and -500 basis point.

But financial analysts and manufacturers believed that the latest economic report by the National Bureau of Statistic (NBS), which showed that

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the second quarter (Q2) 2017 grew by 0.55 per cent (year-on-year), may forced the committee to leave rate unchanged, because of the insignificance in the economic growth, so as not to obstruct the retraction in the economic growth.

The Special Adviser on Economic matters to President Muhammadu Buhari, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu, while commenting on the Africa’s largest economy’s

exit from its worst recession in 29 years, agreed that the GDP growth remained fragile.

Speaking on the likely outcome of the meeting, Financial analyst, Afrinvest West Africa limited, Mr. Robert Omotunde, told our correspondent that the economy is very fragile; MPC is more likely to maintain status quo with regards to monetary aggregate rates, because the economy is just beginning to grow against after con-

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Nigeria needs $3trn economic infrastructure in 30 yrs -AFC Ï G ƌƆ Ɛ Ɛ Ɛ ƍ ƓƆƏ ƆƅƐ Ə ƈ ƐƈƋƋ ƒƆƏ ƌƆ ƐéƗƏƈƒƆ Ï d ƕ ƇƑ Ɨƈ Ƈ Ə Ə Ɨè Ə ƈƋè ƍ Ə Ɨ ƍ ƎƑƆ Simon Ugwu & Adesola Afolabi The President/Chief Executive of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Mr. Andrew Alli, has said that Nigeria needs to spend US$3trillion on economic infrastructure over the next 30 years, if the country must meet its own ambitious development goals.

Speaking at the annual conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), on Saturday, in Lagos, Alli regretted that while the government must be a primary source of funding, federal and state governments’ fiscal inflows are grossly inadequate to match the pace of investments required in infrastructure.

Represented by Fowler Fagbule, a top executive of the corporation, Alli said the Nigerian government’s ability to spend was limited based on what it earns.

Extracts from the Nigeria Economic Recovery & Growth Plan 2017-2020 show that the Federal Government’s medium-term fiscal framework’s forecasts deficits of N7.6trn from 2017 to 2019.” This, he said, was evidence that the Federal Government resources are limited and additional resources will be needed.

Specifically, the power sector, according to him, recently privatised, was still significantly governmentdriven with challenges of transmission, gas supply, tariffs, payment, security, and operational limits

which has left the industry in critical state regarding suitability for long-term investment.

The overall effect of this, according to the AFC boss, is that Nigeria still struggles to provide an adequate supply of reliable power to its population of approximately 170 million people, as generation capacity was still about 3038 megawatts at March 2017. He believes that the country should generate 5000 mw by 2018.

“If we don’t have a cost reflective tariff, we will not have the kind of investment we want,” he stressed.

Alli further expressed concern that despite its recent unbundling of the electricity sector, “this industry is at a critical juncture in terms of privatisation, lib-

eralisation and other conditions for long-term investment sustainability, both by public sector and private financiers. Both the public and private sides have fallen short of requirements to create a bankable and sustainable sector. ” Similarly, he said the transport sector is largely public financed, hence, limited by annual fiscal constraints. The end result, Alli added, is that roads and rail typically get the most attention, but funding is “poor and opaque.”

Arguing that money is not the problem of infrastructure financing, Alli said other challenges that needed to be addressed include bad Procurement Continued on page 7

traction in five consecutive quarters.

He said, “It will be too soon to reduce interest rate. Moreso, the CBN is pursuing tightening monetary objectives.”

Also, Prof Leo Ukpong, Dean, School of Business, University of Uyo and a financial economist, noted that though Nigerian core inflation rate, which accelerated while the economy was contracting, which was an unusual trend, since the country has returned to growth, it was expected that the CBN would lower its interest rate benchmark.

“I believe the committee should drop interest rate, even if it just 50 basis points. If you look at it historically, they would probably retain the rates, but that would be a bad policy,” he argued.

But with the business environment becoming more unfavourable in 2017 for manufacturing companies, according to the result of 2017 Manufacturing Sector Survey conducted by NOIPolls and Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA), which was released last week, the clamour for the scaling down of interest rate has been on the rise.

Private sector operators said it was imperative for the committee to tinker with 14 per cent interest rate and other monetary aggregates as a way of stimulating economic recovery, following the country’s exit from recession in the second quarter of 2017.

The result of the 2017 manufacturing Sector Survey indicated that 85 per cent of the 496 manufacturing companies interviewed between February and May 2017 across the six geopolitical zones, were operating below 75 per cent of their installed capacities.

According to the survey, 74 per cent of the manufacturing companies said the business environment has been unsupportive in 2017, against 60 per cent who made the same assertion in the corresponding period of 2016.

Larger percentage of the interviewees (55 per cent) believed unfavourable foreign exchange rate; and bad road made the operating environment

harsher for them, while 47 per cent stated that it was unavailability of fuel that worsened the business climate during this period.

Research and Advocacy, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and industry (LCCI), Dr. Vincent Nwani, said that the loan portfolios of many commercial lenders declined in H1 2017, because many manufacturers and SMEs shied away from obtaining credits due to lack of access and high cost of funds in the country.

“We hope the MPC will use the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report which says we are out of recession; and we can only grow a little as a baseline and factor it into their decision. And the only way is to moderate monetary aggregates not only Monetary Policy Rate (MPR).

“We believe it is time for the private sector to return to the banking hall to collect loans, that is the only way we will have confidence that the monetary authorities are not working at variance with other stakeholders to move the country towards economic recovery, ” he added.

In the same vein, Dr. Adi Bongo, Faculty member, Lagos Business School, said that the country’s inflationary trend was the backlash of government policies, not due to increased money supply.

He asserted that the government has left interest rate very high to attract investors to subscribe to its treasury bills and bonds, which it has been issuing continuously to enable it fund capital projects since price of crude oil, which is the major source of government revenue, has been down, though it has appreciated to $55.70 last Friday.

The government has been issuing Treasury bills and bonds at the rate of between 10-18 per cent, which has encouraged commercial lenders to reduce their loan risk appetite and embrace the fixed income market, thereby denying the real sector credits.

“Companies margin is about 10 per cent; there was no way they would be able to borrow as high as 25 per cent. They can’t cover Continued on page 14

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Strike: ASUU, FG meet today to thrash out “grey areas”

Augustine Okezie, Abuja

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Academic Staff union of Universities, ASUU, and the federal government negotiating team are meeting this afternoon to sort out what the union described as ’’grey areas’’ that arose from the offer made by government to the union last week, which has been deliberated upon at the various zonal levels and by the National Executive Council, last Friday evening Speaking shortly after their meeting in Abuja over the weekend, the President of ASUU, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi told Daily

Times, the union is yet to call off its industrial action not until after today’s meeting, to sort out outstanding differences in the offer by government alongside the various positions collated from the meetings held by the zonal and national levels of the union He said’’ we are still trying to iron out some grey areas with government. Once we finish doing that we will address the press.’’

Also at the Friday closeddoor meeting with the representatives of the federal government held at the Federal Ministry of Labour premises, the union briefed the government on the outcome of the congresses by

its various chapters.

Recall that the various chapters of ASUU had held congresses to review the offer of the federal government and decide whether or not to suspend their strike.

Some of the branches wanted the strike suspended while others voted for a continuation.

However, Samuel Olowookere, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour and Employment confirmed today’s meeting scheduled to hold by 3pm, during a chat with newsmen The lecturers had down tools for over a month now, over several issues including non-payment of due

salaries and allowances and poor funding of universities.

Meanwhile students of tertiary institutions that were forced home by the strike action, are anxiously waiting for the announcement of the suspension of the action this week to enable them return to complete their second semester examination Emeka Julius who is presently a third year student of Business Administration, University of Abuja, who spoke exclusively to Daily Times, urged the union to quickly resolve its differences with government, so that they can return to classes

L-R: Lead Speaker, Prof. Mobolaji Aluko; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Chief Executive Officer, Urban Media Resource Limited, Mr. Femi Odere, at the opening session of the 2nd year anniversary of the Southwest in National Governance with Themed: Southwest To Abuja: A Mid-Term Appraisal, in Osogbo, Osun State… at the weekend.

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‘Nigeria needs $3trn economic infrastructure in 30 yrs’ Continued from page 6 processes, structural problems that make it difficult for investors to get value for money, funding structure, maintenance, tolling, among others.

He also frowned at inadequate attention which Nigeria pays to meeting the needs of specific investors and projects already in progress, or on creating policy incentives that will spur investments.

“Even though the country has proven gas reserves greater than oil reserves and world class deposits of tin, substantial iron ore and coal resources, unfavorable policies around pricing and access to acreage have limited infrastructure investment and development for several decades in Nigeria,” said the AFC boss.

In proffering solution to poor infrastructure financing, the AFC president said there should be major overhaul in approach, for large ticket billion-dollar projects to work.

“We need to reduce significantly, the level of opaqueness in public procurement. We must establish the framework for private contractors to borrow against a contract. Ministries must spend more time developing contract that private capital can relate with.

On natural resource, he said, significant amount of acreage are in the hands of those who have no real interest.

“Everyone involved in the privatisation exercise has some blame to carry.

We need to achieve a reset

of the privatisation programme. We are not seeing an empowered regulator that can enforce what is agreed. Enforcement will be painful on both sides, but that pain is necessary,” Alli stated.

Referring to the electricity sector, he said strict enforcement of all agreement by all parties to a contract is important.

He however commended Federal Government for decentralisation of the Nigerian ports via private sector concessions, which he said, has allowed for planning and developing of port infrastructure and facilitation of financing for new construction through build-operate-transfer arrangement.

Road transport, which accounts for about 80 per cent of good traffic in Nigeria, is the predominant mode of transportation, yet only about 20 per cent of the road network in the country is paved.

Alli said despite growing demand for rail transportation, traffic volumes have collapsed to almost zero, due to inadequate maintenance and capital expansion.

AFC is a US$3.4bn (total asset’s) multilateral development finance institution founded in 2007, with African public and private sector investors. It is established by an agreement between independent sovereign states. It has diplomatic status in its member countries and is one of the highest rated financial institutions in Africa, an investment grade international credit rating of A3/ P2 from Moody’s Investor Services.

Manufacturing sector still deep in recession, says NECA Afolabi Adesola

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reports by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Nigeria, which had been reeling under the heavy weight of recession since late 2015, may have exited the challenge, experts have, however warned that there are still long, dark tunnel to be traversed, owing to some macro-economic issues still threatening the economy from growing.

This concern was raised by the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA), which has said that it was not yet Uhuru, especially for the manufacturing sector, which is described as the ‘engine of

economic growth.’

NECA’s concerns stemmed from the recent report of the NBS, which revealed that while the country exited from recession with an aggregate growth of 0.5 per cent recorded in Q2, the Manufacturing sector is still deep in recession, thus contradicting the earlier position of the President, Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr. Frank Jacobs, who said that the manufacturing sector had exited recession.

Speaking on behalf of the association, in a post quarter press briefing in Lagos recently, the President of NECA, Mr. Larry Ettah, said “the rate of

growth of our aggregate non-oil economy retarded from 0.72 per cent in Q1 to 0.45 per cent in Q2 (Except NBS later announces an adjustment of some of these figure) confirming that the recovery is driven simply by higher oil prices and production.

Ettah said the manufacturing sector’s growth worsened from 1.36 per cent in Q1 to 0.64 per cent in Q2, despite improved forex supply to the market.

He revealed that the subsectors within the manufacturing sector, in both levels and trend, were mostly negative, explaining that the three largest manufacturing sub-sector i.e. food, beverage and tobacco, which

represents 46 per cent of manufacturing, grew by only 2.67 per cent lower than 4.07 per cent in Q1.

“Cement went into negative territory by 4.10 per cent, textile, apparel and footwear grew by a marginal 0.2 per cent a decline from 1.17 per cent in Q1; and

most other manufacturing sub-sectors did worse in Q2 than in Q1,” Ettah said.

The association, therefore, urged the government to fashion out policy responses that would ensure a robust and sustainable growth, including effective implementation of the

Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

“The government needs to adopt specific, targeted and effective policies to attract and promote private capital investment in the economy, especially in into infrastructure and industry,” the NECA boss added.

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IPOB: Umeh calls for peaceful affirmation John Ndu, Awka

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Following the deployment of massive troops of the Nigerian Army to the South East by the federal government to quell the quest of sovereignty by some people, frontline politician in the zone, Chief Victor Umeh, has said that the decision of the federal government was a spite on the people of the region.

Umeh, who was the national chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and now the chairman of Obiano Re-Election Campaign Committee, said that the federal government cannot extinguish the quest of Igbo people for equality, equity and social justice, adding that it was time the federal government changed its attitude towards the Igbo people in order to manage their agitations.

Speaking during a town hall meeting at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, Umeh disclosed that the agitation of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) raised mixed reactions, but commended the South East governors for their tenacity in resolving the crisis.

According to him, “the agitation was as a result of marginalization and neglect (and) one of the

ways to solve it is by the federal government to be even-handed. The federal government should listen constructively to them and when it’s done, the people will lay down their agitations and come to a dialogue.”

He regretted the death of some youths as a result of the crisis, saying no one should engender the lives of anybody in the process of agitation.

Umeh called for peaceful political affirmation to navigate through the challenges, urging federal government to have an attitudinal change in resolving certain issues.

Speaking on Anambra government, Umeh observed that Obiano’s three years in office added flesh in the lives of Anambra people more than his predecessors.

Umeh, who was addressing some members of Catholic Lay Council, urged them to be upright and avoid chaotic activities that would mar the progress of the society.

The former APGA boss charged Igbo to embrace APGA as the only Igbo party with Igbo’s interest, calling on them to be united in pursuing their political purpose as the only way to achieve national interest.

He warned desperate politicians to refrain from conspiracy against men of God in their quest towards achieving their egocentric interest, noting that Anambra election should not be a do or die affair.

Flood displaces 452 persons in Bauchi Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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452 persons have been displaced by the recent flooding that ravaged some communities in Bauchi state.

Speaking to our correspondent in a telephone interview on Sunday, the information officer of the Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA, Malam Rufai Yamai, said the flood disaster left one person dead, unspecified number of houses destroyed and displaced about 452 persons.

Yamai explained that the incident, which occurred in Yana and Faggo communities, including

Shira town, sacked many households from the area and properties worth millions of naira were swept away.

The information officer said N11million worth food and non-food materials were procured and distributed to the victims of the flood by the state governor, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, to reduce their hardship.

He said “at the initial stage some of the displaced persons took refuge in some primary schools within the affected communities while others went to squat with their relatives. So far

most of them have gone back to their houses.”

Rufai called on the people to stop depending on government to do everything for them most especially cleaning of drainages and their surroundings.

He condemned the attitude of some people who are in the habit of dumping refuse indiscriminately which often lead to blockage of drainages and building on waterways, advising the perpetrators to desist from doing so to ensure a safer environment.

Earlier on, the Permanent Secretary, SEMA, Shehu Abu Ningi, while

speaking to The Daily Times correspondent said the agency has desk offices across the 20 local government areas of the state and is collaborating with both religious and traditional leaders on how to prevent incidences of flooding in the state.

Ningi added that the agency under his supervision has also used the state owned media to enlighten communities on the danger of flooding.

He commended Governor Mohammed Abdullahi for the timely assistance rendered to the victims of the flood, saying the relief materials will go a long way in ameliorating their sufferings.

L-R: Director of Search and Rescue, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Air Commodore, Sonny Ohemu; Director-General of NEMA, Mr. Mustapha Maihaja and Director-General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita Oshita, during a press conference to mark the 2017 International Day of Peace in Abuja… recently.

Ethnicity bane of African development, says Uganda President Museveni Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has blamed poor political organization and ethnic bias for Africa under development.

He said that inability to organise efficient and effective society and the kgk0ppromotion of ethnicity will continue to retard Africa’s development except the issues are properly addressed.

President Museveni stated this at the inaugural lecture for participants of course 26 of the National Defence College Abuja at

the weekend.

Museveni , the Special Guest of Honour and Guest Speaker at the inauguration also blamed African ethnic nationalities of vain pursuit of ethnic superiority complex in the face of vicious underdevelopment.

Speaking on the topic: “Sub-Regional Cooperation and the Stability of Member States: Economic Community of East African States in Perspective”, Museveni said that Africans are responsible for their woes.

Museveni who was elected President of

Uganda in 1986 said Africa as origin of man and civilization needed to take its rightful place in the world stage by taking advantage of its abundant natural and human resources for a leap frog, like China.

Comparing Africa with China, one of the poorest countries 4 decades ago, which he also said originated from Africa, Museveni averred that in 1978 China combined import and export stood at about $8billion, but in 2017 it is worth over $2trillion, making it one of the largest exporter and fastest

growing economies in the world.

Museveni said natural resources does not necessarily guarantee economic and regional security as evident in East Africa and others countries. Africa’s woes were caused largely by in fighting over who controls the natural resources, he said.

He called on East African Sub-region and indeed Africa to close ranks and confront their common enemy, as anyone “brandishing ethnic identity is doing disservice to Africa”.

Inaugurating the 133

out of the expected 140 participants, Minister of Defence and Chairman Governing Council of the college, Mansur Dan-Ali, urged them to maximize the opportunity of their nomination to rebrand themselves and contribute quality research-based solutions to the current security challenges in the country.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Commandant, Rear Admiral Adeniyi Osinowo, said as an international strategic institution, the college is committed to interrogating the

factors that impact on regional security and development with the view to proffering solutions.

Course 26 participants comprised 54 participants from the Nigerian Army; 26 from the Nigerian Navy, 26 from the Nigerian Air force, 4 from the Nigerian Police, 11 from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including one participant each from 19 allied countries.

So far a total of 2, 137 officer and civilian participants have graduated from the college since its inception in 1992.

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Withdraw military from civil populace now – PFN tells FG Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the federal government to cease from using the military to quell civil crisis, with the situation in the South-East is a point of reference.

While describing the use of soldiers to tackle internal security matters as a return of dark days in Nigeria’s democratic process, the PFN said it was wrong for the federal government to have rolled out military men into the streets in some Nigerian cities.

The PFN calls on the federal government to ad-

equately equip the Nigeria Police to tackle internal security issues in the country.

The PFN also called on all Nigerian agitators, especially the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), “to conduct their agitation within the ambit of Nigeria laws. They should respect the rights of others in their agitation.”

The PFN called for greater unity of purpose among Nigerians across the different ethnic and religious lines.

“We appeal for calm and understanding on the part of everyone and for continued prayers for greater peace and prosperity in Nigeria,” the Christian association noted.

Jos tension caused by enemies of state, miscreants -Gov Lalong Tom Garba, Yola & Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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a grand reception to honor the newly elected President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Bishop Moses Panti, in Yola, the Adamawa state capital, the governor of Plateau state, Barr Simon Lalong, said the security threats in Jos, the capital of the state, is a work of some enemies and miscreants who are bent on bringing chaos in order to loot people’s wealth.

He said that his coming to Yola was to build up confidence to the people of Adamawa state and the entire country that Plateau state is calm as the security challenges have been cubed else he wouldn’t have stepped out of Jos. He asserted that Plateau is a state of Christian values and therefore they must do everything possible to live in peace with

one another and live in unity irrespective of people’s tribe or religion.

“Something was about to happen in Plateau but I was able to contend it. There is no trouble in Plateau,” Lalong said.

He called on the body of Christ to pray more for the unity of the country and its entire leadership under President Muhammadu Buhari for God to revive every sector of the country’s economy.

He thanked his Adamawa State counterpart, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla, for transforming the state to an enviable level.

Lalong however called on the LWF President to use his good office in bringing unity in the body of Christ and re-brand the Nigerian name which is bastardized outside the country where they believe that nothing good will come out of it as a result of corruption.

Head of Regional Co-operation, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mrs. Stefania Marrone (m) and other participants, at a workshop of the Regional Policy Dialogue Process for the Development of ECOWAS Fisheries and Aquaculture, in Abuja… recently.

NEPAD to deploy N15b for skills development in rural areas Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Nigeria has disclosed that it will deploy N15 billion in skills development in rural areas in across the federation.

The Chief Executive Officer, NEPAD Nigeria, Mrs. Gloria Akobundu, stated this at the weekend in Abuja while unveiling various policy agenda and what the Partnership has achieved in one year under her management.

Akobundu harped on the need to deploy adequate and commiserate resources to the grassroots to stem the rural-urban drift and the increasing wave of migration from Africa with huge death consequences.

According to her, women and youth in rural areas under her management have continued to receive special attention because contemporary “governance is about the people – the rural people need government more,” she said.

She explained that the deployment of the fund was aimed at providing benefit of governance at that level.

“The local people are supposed to have direct benefit from government because they deserve it more.”

Consequently, “We are partnering with the states and local governments on how to ensure that adequate attention is

given to the people at the grassroots.

“We will ensure government takes development to the rural areas. We will also partner with government and development partners to drive development to these rural areas,” she hinted.

Independent understands that the youth empowerment and skill development will cover five African countries within a period of three years.

The project was commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Germany, to be implemented by the Deutsche Gesellshaft fur International Zusammenabeit and the KfW Bankengruppe.

The initiative will cover the period 2017-2020 and it is aimed at supporting institutions and vocational training centers to strengthen the occupational prospects of young people.

The five countries under the projects are Nigeria, Tunisia, Algeria, Cameroon and South Africa.

According to NEPAD Nigeria, some of the areas the fund would be deployed to are construction of facilities, rehabilitation and extension of facilities, purchase of workshop equipment and entrepreneurship/mentorship programmes.

Other areas include Information Communication Technology (ICT) based approach to skill development and region-

al/continental skill competition.

Independent reveals that skill development institutions, vocational institutions, technologybased institutions, apprenticeship training centres, Non-Governmental Organisations, among others were eligible to apply.

“The fund will benefit young people from rural areas especially the lessprivileged,” said Akobundu.

She further hinted: “They will not just be trained but equipped with managerial ability to coordinate their skills and businesses.

“Applicants will be guided and supported with information and material; projects will be selected by a NEPAD-led investment committee.

“Implementation agreement will be concluded between the applicant and NEPAD,’’ she said.

She highlighted some of the core strategic direction of NEPAD as agriculture and food security, climate change and natural resource management, regional integration and infrastructure, human development, economic and corporate governance and cross-cutting issues such as gender, capacity development among others.

She pointed out that economy and security were crucial when she took over the mantle of leadership in NEPAD, consequently leading to the development of op-

eration of many concepts and ideas.

She added that NEPAD had tailored its operation on the same path like the current government aimed at pulling Nigeria out of economic woods through production, regional trades and engagements and viable alternative to oil revenue.

Of specific importance she said was agriculture which has occupied center stage leading to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) initiative under the African Union.

She explained that CAADP aimed to accelerate agricultural growth, improve food security and strengthen the resilience of the environment in Africa.

“We have developed synergies that sought to establish agriculture as an alternative revenue earner for the country through agro-park/green house projects in Taraba State, Abuja and other places.”

Others she said include framework for exportation of yam tubers to Cote’dvoire and other countries.

“We have also embarking on development of farm clusters for women cooperative and organizations, and renew-

able energy projects like the rice husk-telectricity projects in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state and others.”

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Ekiti Federal Varsity Bursar, Adejuyigbe, is dead Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

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L-R: Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Toby Okechukwu; Chairman of Lafarge Africa Plc, Mr. Mobolaji Balogun and Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), at the opening of 2017 Road Construction Summit in Lagos… at the weekend.

Stakeholders lament Nigeria’s refusal to enact law on Montreal protocol Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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state on the International Day for the preservation of the Ozone Layer, have expressed concerns that 30 years after the Montreal Protocol, Nigeria was yet to enact legislation, like many countries in the world to protect the ozone layer.

Made up of National Association of Refrigeration and air-conditioning Practitioners, NARAP members and students from various schools they had gathered for the occasion to join the rest of the world to celebrate the anniversary of the Protocol, a historic international agreement that has eliminated over 99 percent of ozone layer depleting substances.

Executive Director of Save the Ozone, Nigeria, Pastor Ozaveshe Balogun, speaking at the event announced that the world was happy to be moving away from chemical refrigerants like hydro-fluorocarbons, to natural ones such as Carbon dioxide.

He said this is because as users of the hydrofluorocarbons National Association of Refrigeration and air-conditioning Practitioners, NARAP members must be assisted to procure the necessary service tools for best practices according to International standards.

“The Refrigeration and air-conditioning Practi-

tioners in Nigeria therefore have a major role to play (and) cannot afford to be left behind as the world moves towards the phasing down of climate warming hydro-fluorocarbons (HFCs) to more friendly environmental alternatives.”

It will be recalled that the United Nations Industrial Organization (UNIDO) recently donated two low pressure foaming machines to two members of the state chapter of the National Association of Refrigeration and Airconditioning Practitioners (NARAP).

Balogun then called for partnership between the federal and state governments and the Save the Ozone Nigeria to upgrade its vehicle of creating awareness about the need to protect the Ozone layer especially among rural dwellers.

He said that the Earth’s ozone layer acts like a shield, absorbing UV radiation from the Sun and providing us with protection from these harmful effects adding that before the Montreal Protocol, ozone-depleting chemicals were commonly used in refrigerators, insulation foams, spray cans, and air conditioners.

Speaking at the event as Chief host, Professor Sunday Oriafo who chairs the Save the Ozone Advisory Board said that Hydrofluorocarbons are a family of chemicals widely used as coolants in refrigeration and air-conditioning

equipment. They are powerful greenhouse gases with global-warming potential.

He added that reducing the use of hydro-fluorocarbons will reduce

the harmful effects of climate change, such as intense rainfall that can contaminate water supplies; severe weather events, such as thunderstorms and floods that can cause injury; economic hardship; and mental distress.

The Edo state Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Mr. Reginald Okuns who was the Guest of Honor at the anniversary celebration urged citizens to align with the state government’s resolve to

make Edo the cleanest state in Nigeria.

He said one way to do this was for them to shun the tendency to block drainage channels in their locality with waste while clearing the drains around their dwelling and heeding calls to vacate river banks due to threatening floods from water rising above ground level.

He said that going by the advice of the Nigerian Metrological Agency, NIMET that riverside communities would experience severe flooding as rainfall amount increases with the water levels of major rivers, Nigerian ought to be more climate conscious.

Bursar of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti(FUOYE), Mr. Adejuyigbe Adebayo, has passed on.

Adejuyigbe, 59 died on Thursday during FUOYE’s Governing council meeting held in Lagos at the instance of its chairman, Prof.. Saadat Mabadeje.

Adejuyigbe, who hailed from Offa, Kwara State, was buried on Friday according to Islamic rites.

He was a Deputy Bursary at the University of Ilorin before he was seconded to FUOYE in 2015 as a substantive bursar.

It was gathered that Adejuyigbe had traveled to Lagos and developed health complication when the meeting was on before he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he died.

A source revealed that the deceased didn’t manifest any sign of ailment as of the time he left for Lagos, which made the staff of the institution to be confounded by his death.

“He was in the meeting when suddenly he started shaking and slumped.

He was revived and was rushed to the hospital where he died.

“His health situation deteriorated on the way to the hospital and he died shortly after he got to the hospital,” he said.

The late Adejuyigbe had been in the centre of

the storm alongside the Vice Chancellor, Prof Kayode Soremekun, as union leaders in the university accused the duo and other top management staff of foiling attempts to pay some of their entitlements under contention, which they had denied.

The VC had consistently hinged inability to pay the staff some of their allowances on paucity of funds in the institution, assuring that all outstanding arrears will be paid as soon as revenue improves.

Soremekun, who confirmed his death, described Adejuyigbe’s sudden demise as very devastating, saying his professional expertise and commitment shall be sorely missed.

The VC, who spoke through the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Godfrey Bakji, said: “He had been buried in his country home and we pray that the good Allah will grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

“Mr. Adejuyigbe was a prudent and highly professional man. His advice to the management had helped in so many ways and times . He was a reservoir of knowledge on fiscal issues. He was a good and dependable administrator one can count on.

“The university community commiserates with his family, the people of Kwara state and the federal government over the loss of this illustrious son and a great Nigerian,” Soremekun said.

National water resources information system centre commissioned in Abuja Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

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ment has established a National Water Information System (NAWIS) Centre at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja to help facilitate water resources planning and development.

Performing the commissioning ceremony, over the weekend, in Abuja, the minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu, has commended

the World Bank’s efforts in establishing these centres across the country.

Adamu said that “the establishment of these NAWIS centres in the headquarters and the six geopolitical zones will greatly support our policy formulation and development in the water sector and facilitate efficient water resources planning, development, and management in the country.”

These centres will also promote research development and innovation in the water sector and positively

impact on socio-economic development in the country.

He said that the cumbersomeness in data availability and accessibility, which hitherto has been the case, would be adequately addressed while personalization of information would be discouraged.

The Director of Water Supply, Engr. Benson Ajisegiri, said that the project which was initiated three years ago with a clear data production and management objectives among oth-

ers, would provide credible and timely data for planning, design, construction and operation of water projects, as well as the assessment of project environmental impacts.

It would also facilitate direct communication in the Ministry’s Headquarters office, the four Agencies and its twelve River Basin Development Authorities (RBDAs) for enhanced availability and accessibility of real-time water resources data and information.

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Politics You have gone round most of the stands here. What is your impression of what you have seen here today?

I am always excited to see how extremely innovative and just how energetic our own manufacturing community is and there is just a wide range of products that we have seen here today.

One of the things that strike you is that there is so much going on that you don’t even know about. This is my second visit, I was here last year for this exhibition and there is tremendous improvement already. I am just seeing someone who has a drying technology out there which could really help with a lot of post-harvest losses and all that. There are people who are doing all manner of creative things, it is fantastic.

It just tells you that what we are saying about diversification of the economy especially the agro-processing, agro-allied value chain, it is already taking root so much and we are seeing tremendous progress.

Your Excellency, you signed an executive order recently to facilitate ease of doing business, how will that impact the development of MSMEs? One of the most important things is the whole business of pre-investment approvals and also the kinds of approval that you expect to get from NAFDAC, SON and the support you expect to get from BOI and I am glad to see that they are all here.

So, I think that they are a lot more proactive and they are working a lot more on the time it takes to get these approvals.

So that is really one of the most important things about these executive orders, just generally getting all of the relevant agencies to quicken the pace of granting approvals for all of these products and I think that we are getting positive results.

Give recognition to Lagos LCDAs, monarch urges FG Iniobong Iwok The Federal Government has been urged to give special recognition to the 57 local government councils and local councils development areas in Lagos State so as to bring governance closer to the people and speed up the development of local communities in the state.

This appeal was made by the Odofin of Alimosho while speaking in an interview with newsmen recently in his palace, noting that the recognition of the LCDAS was long overdue considering the importance of the state to the country and also the state being home to virtually all tribes in the country.

On the current agitation for division and restructuring of the country, the monarch stressed that the unity and oneness of the country was the responsibility of all Nigerians, adding that dividing Nigeria was not the solution to its current woes.

Speaking further, the Odofin, applauded the performance of the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Abode, noting that the administration had transformed the state since he assumed office.

s Economic diversification is taking root, says Osinbajo Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo recently attended the NigerianAmerican Chamber of Commerce Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Conference and had a media chat at the corner. His media office made it available to The Daily Times and is presented by PATRICK OKOHUE.

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At one of the business forums, the issue of dysfunctional ports especially Port Harcourt and Calabar, ships not coming in and all that was raised.

What is the way forward?

Just as you have pointed out, we simply, really need to develop more ports, and it has to be private sector-led. A lot of these initiatives have to be private sector driven and we have been talking

to several of the business communities in those areas.

Many people are talking about eastern ports, I think they are important. We have also seen a lot of indications from the private sector that they are prepared to invest in some of the ports. So, the business of government is simply to enable these things to happen and we are prepared to do so.

You have been talking about the hidden opportunities in Nigeria, perhaps you would want to use this opportunity to talk more about them?

The opportunities are no longer even hidden. I think what everyone has come to discover is that this country is just so blessed, so much in terms of resources.

And I think what we have seen especially with the young entrepreneurs here today is that these things are already being exploited.

In this particular ecosystem, you have the USAID working with a lot of the entrepreneurs who are here and there is a lot export going on- export of Moringa, Shea butter, but the good thing is that they are not exporting raw products, they are actually processing and packaging them, and the packaging is worldclass. If you look around you can’t tell that this isn’t from any of the world class supermarkets.

I am really proud of what these young entrepreneurs are doing, I like going round to see what they are doing.

Use dialogue, rather than military in handling IPOB members, OPC tells FG Patrick Okohue

The Yoruba Pan- Social -Cultural group, Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has condemned the militarisation of some parts of the Eastern part of the country, under Operation Python Dance, in the obvious attempt to arrest the growing influence of the Nnamdi Kanu led Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), even as it canvassed dialogue as opposed to the military option in resolving the issues at stake.

In a statement issued by the OPC in Lagos and signed by its Publicity Secretary, Yinka Oguntimehin, the group said the agitation of IPOB would be fruitfully addressed through dialogue rather than the military option being adopted by the Federal Government.

The OPC said it does not believe there is any security threat in Umuahia and its environs to warrant the deployment of soldiers to intimidate and molest innocent Nigerians who are going about their lawful businesses.

According to the Yoruba group, the Federal Government should be careful in handling the IPOB issue, adding that any agitation that has been able to attract international sympathy and support like that of IPOB should be handled with utmost care and high degree of diplomacy.

It stressed that the implication of military presence in the East and North East at the same time naturally sends signal of civil war

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in the country to the international community, and this will discourage investors, especially now that the country is assumed to have survived recession.

The OPC said history does not favour military suppression of agitating groups, citing the case of Odi where MEND surfaced strongly and serious damage done to the nation’s economy even after the President Olusegun Obasanjo led Federal Government was supposed to have successfully muscled the South South community to silence.

It noted that oil supply was forced down to 750 barrel per day from its usual 2.5m barrel as a result of MEND activities, adding that profitable oil activities only picked up in the Niger Delta after the Late President Umaru Yar’adua led government successfully dialogued with the Niger Delta agitators.

Speaking further against the implication of the military attack on IPOB and Umuahia, which allegedly led to the killing of many, the OPC said “all efforts must be made to guide jealously the hard earned democracy which individuals and groups fought hard to enthrone.”

According to the group, the nation’s democracy is daily being threatened by sundry issues, chief among them is injustice, security and the economy, which it said could naturally be resolved without bloodletting if the Federal Government could be sincere enough to take the best possible option of restructuring the country.

Reiterating its call for the restructuring of the country along regional line, the OPC said the Federal Government should take conscious effort to ensure that the incessant bloodletting in the country is arrested instead of aiding it through unnecessary militarisation of the country like is being done in the South East, submitting that the recent happenings in Abia between soldiers and members of the public had underscored the urgency to reconsider the necessity of Operation Python Dance 2.

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IPOB: PDP advises leaders to allay fears, address grievances Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Report

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Caretaker Committee, has advised leaders in the South-East to take actions to allay fears and address grievances of the people within the region.

The National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, gave the advice in an interview with newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, even as a cross section of Minna residents lauded the Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello for prompt deployment of armed security personnel in and outside the metropolis following the soldier and Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) clash in parts of the South East.

Adeyeye spoke when he received a delegation of Communists Party of China led by Dong Weihua, who visited the party.

“I believe that IPOB may have been allowed to be an organisation of mainly young elements.

“Young elements who are out to fill a vacuum that they see as created by their leaders not taking appropriate action to address their grievances.

“It is now time for the leaders to act and fill those gaps and allay the fears of the people that they will not be persecuted or marginalised.

“I believe that the governors have acted in the best interest of the country,’’ he said.

Adeyeye also advised IPOB leaders to be clear on their demand, as well on their tactics and strategies for pursuing such demands.

“If you say you are non-violent, you should not be provoked into acts of violence.

“They should be able to study the tactics employed be the civil right groups in the United States.

….As Minna residents laud deployment of security agencies’ in metropolis

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“If you believe in non-violence, you should study the tactics employed by the civil rights group in US led by the great Martin Luther King jnr. so that they will not be provoked under any circumstances.

“There was an instance when Martin Lither was beaten up and slapped during his struggle, but he refused to react: that is the tactics of non-violence.

“It has been employed in many parts of the world with great success.”

Adeyeye, who commended the steps taken so far by the South East Governors Forum to ensure peace and stability within the region, however faulted the declaration of IPOB as a terrorist group.

He said it was not in the power of the military, but that of the NASS and relevant government agencies to declare

an organisation a terrorist group.

“I believe there are processes and procedures to be followed before such can be done.

“It is not in the powers of any organisation, especially the military, to unilaterally declare any organisation a terrorist organisation.”

On the plan of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to hold public hearing on the issue of restructuring, Adeyeye described it as a delay tactic.

He said it was the responsibility of the National Assembly to hold public hearing and not a political party.

Commending Gov. Abubakar Bello for the prompt deployment of armed security personnel in and outside Minna metropolis, Mr Innocent James, a resident of Saukahuta told the News

Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that the quick intervention of the governor has avoided unnecessary tension.

“Miscreants had started looting shops and threatening residents at Chanchaga, Saukahuta, Bosso and city gates.”

He said that the deployment of security personnel in strategic locations in the metropolis has calmed nerves.

Abubakar Isa of Bosso said that the various security measures put in place would forestall incidents of miscreants taking advantage of the happenings in the South East to cause confusions in the state.

He also commended religious leaders for coming out with educative programmes in Radio and Television on dangers involved in killing innocent persons.

“Nigeria should continue to remain one nation with a common goal for purposeful development,” he said.

Mr Ahmed Musa of Ahmadu Bello Way said the action of some Nigerians in other parts of the country should not be allowed to divide the country.

Mr Peter Okafor of Chanchaga told NAN that the “bad ones among our people should be called to order by their elders and community leaders.

“I strongly challenge elder statesmen to call the youth to order and educate them on the need for peaceful coexistence in their respective geo-political zones.

“I have been staying in Niger for 43 years. Where do you want me to go. Our traditional and religious leaders should continue to preach love among the diverse communities in their domains.”

Alhaji Moshood Abdulkarim, a Yoruba community leader in Kwakuti, said Nigeria was not a mistake but an act of God. “We must be seen to be promoting peace to enable federal and state governments put in place capital projects that will enhance our wellbeing,” he said.

Alhassan not asked to resign by party – APC scribe

Why top politicians are grumbling of marginalisation — Don

National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party had not asked Women Affairs Minister, Sen. Aisha Alhassan, to resign over her recent comments in the media.

He also said that her appearance at the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday, was not a summon.

The minister, who had been in the eye-of-the-storm over her comment on her choice of presidential aspirant for the 2019 election, had a closed-door meeting with the party’s leadership at the secretariat.

She had reportedly said that she would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if he showed interest in the 2019 presidential race, explaining that the man had been her “godfather’’.

The comment drew the flak of APC stalwarts, who dubbed it antiBuhari and anti-party, saying she

A lecturer, Mr. Bashir Yankuzu, says current grumblings over alleged marginalisation in government affairs by some top politician means that Nigeria is getting it right in governance.

Yankuzu, who teaches at the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, said on Friday that for such caliber of politicians to cry out, “meant that the Federal Government has insulated itself from unnecessary political interference.

“When influential chieftains of a ruling party cry of marginalization, it is simply because it is no longer business as usual and the treasury is far beyond their reach.

“We are now in a Nigeria where sitting Governors are grumbling that federal appointments are being done without their blessings; a Nigeria where serving ministers are so frustrated due to lack of access to the treasury that they have started

was disloyal and should resign or be sacked.

At the end of the “meeting’’, which lasted about two hours, Alhassan was said to have avoided media enquiry on her mission at the secretariat.

Abdullahi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the minister had just a meeting with leadership of the party, but “was not asked to resign her position as may be speculated’’. ‘’No, that did not come up, what we said was that we understood the context in which she said what she said. ‘’But, it was an act of indiscretion for someone occupying the position she is occupying in the party to make that kind of statement,’’ he explained.

But, a source close to APC leadership told NAN that leaders at the meeting expressed shock and bitterness over the minister’s comment.

speaking in tongues. ” We are in a Nigeria where despite all the fight back by corrupt elites using both the offline and online media, the masses still stand firm by their President,’’ the lecturer told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna.

Yankuzu of the Department of Educational Service of the university stressed that power was gradually returning back to the people.

“Our destiny is in the hands of God through PVC and let those appointed know that with time, access to the treasury will become even harder.’’

According to him, the choice during the 2019 general election, is “either you are with President Muhammadu Buhari or with the looters.”

He therefore urged eligible Nigerians who were yet to acquire their permanent voter card to do so, so as to fully participate in electing credible candidates in 2019.

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Conditions for FG’s bail out of states

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nce again, many states in the country are in financial straits and can hardly meet their financial obligations.

They have approached the federal government for financial assistance but Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has made it clear to the states that the condition precedent for such federal government financial support will be the reports from independent monitoring and evaluation of states against agreed milestones under the Fiscal Sustainability Plan (FSP).

States are in dire financial straits today because of poor management of their fiscal and other resources. Over the years, much of the funds meant for development of the states were diverted to personal uses by corrupt leaders at state level while laws and policies guiding government expenditures, where they existed, were shoved aside. In some states, up till now, there is an absence of good fiscal laws and policies to facilitate good fiscal governance.

A 22-point FSP was agreed to by the state governments in 2016 to implement fundamental reforms by taking measures that will instil a regime of fiscal transparency and accountability in the states, improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), tame unnecessary recurrent expenditure and strengthen adherence to debt management guidelines by the states.

The objectives of FSP at the state level are no doubt laudable, more so that FSP seeks to improve transparency and accountability, increase public revenue, rationalize public expenditure, improve public

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finance management and facilitate sustainable debt management. FSP also seeks to ensure that the states are put on the path that would lead them out of the situation in which they have to be bailed out each time time they are out of funds or when they are unable to meet their financial obligations for the wellbeing of the citizenry.

In addition, FSP seeks to improve fiscal governance, ensure prudent management of states resources and create new avenues for increased IGR. From the political leadership, FSP demands integrity, transparency, openness, honesty of purpose and utmost good faith.

It also demands participation and vigilance on the part of the people who are the ultimate custodians of sovereignty.

As things are, only a few states in the country have shown evidence of viability. Yet, every state in the country has enough resources which the state government can tax to make the state viable. Rather than do this, state governors unabashedly prefer to go to Abuja, cap in hand, every month to beg the federal government for financial support. This is sad, despicable and should be stopped.

Going forward, states must abide by the 22point FSP which they have agreed with the federal government and live within their means.

They must know that gone are the days of over bloated recurrent budgets, white elephant projects and over bloated salaries of workers.

They should also set realistic and achievable targets to improve their IGR from all revenue generating activities in the state and implement it without fail.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Muhammad Ali

Kanayo O Kanayo

Nelson Mandela

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

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

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

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soldiers with missiles.

South-East governors thereafter issued a joint statement proscribing IPOB, just as the military officially labelled the group as a terrorist group.

Lakanu, who led the police takeover of Kanu’s house, has vowed to follow IGP’s instruction to the letter. He is familiar with South-East territory. He left Imo State as commissioner of police five months ago, when he was promoted to the rank of AIG. The state governor rewarded him for his accomplishments, including the killing of a dreaded armed robber and kidnapper known as Vampire in a joint operation with the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

Lakanu once served as Head of the Special AntiRobbery Squad (SARS) in Lagos, and earned the IGP’s gallantry award for his contributions to the reduction of crime in the state and bringing an end to the reign of a notorious armed robber, Shina Rambo.

Like Lakanu, Karma is also a veteran of many battles who had spent many years in the Mobile Police Force.

Meanwhile, Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has reviewed the earlier curfew imposed by him as a result of last week Thursday unrest to 10pm.

The Daily Times recalls that Jos, the state capital, was thrown into a mild civil unrest last week following the ongoing agitation by members of the IPOB in the South East, which resulted to the death of two people.

In the wake of the incident, the state government swiftly imposed a dusk to dawn curfew beginning from 6pm to 6am to arrest the ugly trend.

Satisfied with the level of compliance, the governor on Sunday at about 4pm, issued a statement to newsmen through his Directorate of Press Affairs, Emmanuel Nanle, reviewing the initial time of 6pm to 10pm.

The statement reads: “Having considered the improvement in the state of security, since the unfortunate incident of Thursday, 14th September, 2017 which necessitated the imposition of a dusk to dawn curfew, by the State government, has with effect from Sunday, the 17th September, 2017 approved the relaxation of the curfew from 10pm daily to

6am of the subsequent day until further notice.

“The Executive Governor wishes to appreciate the swift response of security personnel and the wide spread community consultative meetings held by various community and religious leaders, which have come out with renewed commitments and resolves of all and sundry to be law abiding and peaceful.

PDP faults Army over tag of IPOB as terrorist group But in its usual opposition to the government of All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the military for calling the IPOB a terrorist organisation, saying the military lacks the constitutional authority to do so.

Spokesman of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, stated this after a closed door meeting between his party and a delegation of China’s leading party, Communist Party of China (CPC), held at the PDP secretariat in Abuja.

Adeyeye, who urged the leaders of South-East region to step up to their responsibility, also cautioned IPOB to be clear on their tactics and strategies, adding that if they claim to be non-violent, they should not be provoked into acts of violence.

He said, “I believe that the power to proscribe an organisation lies essentially with the National Assembly and the Federal Government of Nigeria. It does not lie with the governors or the military.

“However, the governors are the chief security officers of the various states and the primary responsibility of government is to secure lives and properties of its citizens. That is the first and most important responsibility of government.

“Therefore as chief security officers of their states, they are allowed to take every measure that will ensure that peace reigns supreme in their various states.

“Therefore I will not condemn what the governors have done. They have been on the receiving end of the activities of IPOB. But for the military, I think it overreached itseld by declaring IPOB a terrorist organisation.

Senate to meet with security chiefs over South- East In a related development, the Senate President, Dr

Bukola Saraki, has indicated that the Senate will meet with security chiefs to chart a path for resolution of contentious issues engendering tension in the South-East.

The Senate President said the meeting would hold when Senators resume from their annual recess and will address the tension in the South-East and the skirmishes in Plateau State.

He made this known in a statement issued on his behalf by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Sunday.

Saraki also appealed to aggrieved Nigerians to maintain peace and avoid statements or actions capable of aggravating the tension in parts of the country.

He also urged security agencies, political and religious leaders to work for the promotion of dialogue as means for tackling agitations, to ensure peace in the country.

He said, “The tension in some parts of the country

has its roots substantially in the economic situation.

“The nation should be assured that some of the legislative and executive actions taken to address the economic problems are beginning to yield fruits.

“This is why we recently witnessed the rebound of the economy and the exit of the country from recession.”

He called for calm among the people, especially in the South-East and Plateau State, saying that the government required the cooperation of everyone in solving all problems.

“I want to appeal to our people to avoid stoking ethnic or religious fires. We should not deepen the fault lines of our nation and place citizens in danger of violence and sustained crises.

“The government requires the support of all Nigerians and we should please give peace a chance.

No real development or genuine economic activity can take place in the midst of crisis or tension.

“Investments and development thrive only where there is peace.”

He advised political, community and religious leaders to take actions that would douse the tension, assuring the people that the best way was for Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony.

OPC condemns militarization of South-East Also, the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has condemned the militarisation of some parts of the SouthEast under Operation Python Dance II in an attempt to arrest the growing influence of the Nnamdi Kanuled IPOB. This was as the pan-Yoruba group canvassed for dialogue in resolving the issues as stake.

In a statement issued by the 0PC in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Sunday, by Comrade Moruff Olarewaju, the group said the agitation of IPOB should be addressed through dialogue, rather than the military option.

The OPC boss said it did not believe there was any security treat in some part of Umuahia and its environs to warrant the deployment of soldiers to intimidate and molest innocent Nigeria going about their lawful businesses.

Olarewaju said history did not favour military suppression of agitating groups, citing the case of Odi where the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) surfaced strongly and serious damage was done to the nation’s economy even after former President Olusegun Obasanjo-led Federal Government was supposed to have successfully muscled the South-South community to silence.

Olanrewaju, who made this commendation while speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, however said that the Federal Government must be lauded for destruction of the insurgents and signaling the defeat of Boko Haram in Borno State.

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MPC under pressure to reduce benchmark interest rate their costs let alone make profit. This is the real challenge confronting the real sector. This is why NonPerforming Loans have been increasing.

“Maybe, the CBN has to find a way of tampering with rate, but right now I don’t see them doing anything, especially now the NBS has said that the economy has turnaround by 0.55 per cent growth. They may likely continue in the same rationale. So, I don’t see it changing rates,” the

economist opined.

Analyst, Futureview Financial Services Limited, Mr. Andrew Esene, noted that the MPC would use the meeting to further appraise the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange window, which was introduced in April and review the Q2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report recently released by the NBS. “Call for the reduction of MPR won’t be visible at this time, because of the threat increase liquidity may pose

on the naira,” he said.

Meanwhile, private sector credit in Nigeria increased 0.88 per cent to N22.17trillion in July from N21.98 trillion in June 2017, having reached an all-time high of N23.07trn in October of 2016 and a record low of NGN440.87 billion in January of 2000.

Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics for Q2 2017 showed that the country’s total imports’ value was 13.51 per cent higher to N2.6trn in Q2 2017 than

Q1 2017 and 9.97 per cent higher than Q2 2016. But Nigeria’s total export value increased 3.2 per cent to N3.10trn in Q2, 2017 compared Q1 2017 and 73.48 per cent better than Q1 2016.

Nigerians imported 16.01 per cent more agricultural goods in Q2 2017 than in Q1 2017; and 61.02 per cent higher than Q 2 2016. The country’s raw material exports’ value, however, increased by 31.8 per cent in Q2 2017 against the level in Q1 2017.

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OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY (OGFZA) FEDERAL OCEAN TERMINAL (FOT), MARBLE HOUSE, ONNE PORT COMPLEX, ONNE, RIVERS STATE INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF PROJECT VEHICLES 1.0 INTRODUCTION In compliance with the requirements of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 for the procurement of goods, works and services in the Public Service of the Federation, the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Onne, further to the implementation of the 2017 budget, hereby invites tenders from qualified contractors for the supply of: Project Vehicles (As shall be specified in the Tender Document) 2.0 RESPONSIVE CRITERIA: Interested companies/contractors are to submit a comprehensive company profile, paged, with table of contents to include the following requirements and arranged in the order specified in (A-J). Please note that these requirements will be used as criteria for the technical evaluation. (a)Certificate of Registration/Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) (b)Audited financial statements for at least three years (2016, 2015 & 2014) (c)Current Tax clearance certificates for the past three (3) years (2016, 2015 & 2014) (d)Valid certificate of compliance with PENCOM Act. (e)Evidence of compliance with the provision of section 6(1) of the Industrial Training Tund (ITF) Act 2011 as amended. (f)Evidence of compliance / registration with relevant professional bodies. (g)Evidence of registration on the National Data base of contractors, consultants, and service providers by inclusion of Interim Registration Report issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). (h)Certified true copies of Memorandum and Article of Association of the company and/or similar statutory documents indicating ownership structure of company, name(s) of major shareholders and percentage shareholding. (i)Detailed Company Profile, with full details of company’s resume demonstrating company’s capabilities. (j)Details of joint venture partnership with certified true copies of Memorandum of Understanding and or any other legal documentation (if any).

3.0 COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS Tender documents are obtainable from the procurement unit, Room 215, 2nd floor of the address below upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fees of ten thousand naira (N10, 000.00) only to Remita platform: ONNE OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY – 022201300100.

4.0 SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS i. A set of Technical Bids (original and photocopy) and one electronic copy in one envelope. Same as financial bids. That is, two (2) separate envelopes. Technical- original & photocopy with one electronic copy; and Financial- original & photocopy with one electronic copy. The project title written at the top right hand corner of each envelope addressed to: The Secretary, Parastatal Tenders Board, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT), Onne Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria. iiThe documents should be deposited in the tamper proof tender box at the second floor of the above address. Company name and address should be written on the reverse side of the envelope.

Closing time for all submissions is on Monday, 30th October, 2017 at12.00 noon. Late submission shall be rejected.

5.0 BIDS OPENING Bids opening will commence on Monday, 30th October 2017 at 12.00noon at the conference hall, 3rd floor of the above address. All bidders or their Representatives, Relevant Professional Bodies and NGOs are invited to witness the public opening exercise accordingly.

PLEASE NOTE i.Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority is not bound to shortlist any contractor and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liability whatsoever to any Bidder in line with PPA 2007 ii Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by any bidder in connection with the preparation of their documents. iii Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority reserves the right to reject any or all the submissions that do not meet up with the requirements as specified; and (iv) Only technically qualified companies / contractors will have their commercial bids opened.

SIGNED: MANAGEMENT OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY ONNE

Conflicts bring stagnation in development, says Wike Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has warned that communities engulfed in conflicts always suffer developmental stagnation, urging them instead to establish platforms that will promote peace and engender development.

The governor was speaking during the coronation ceremony of Dr. Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, as the EzeIgbu Upata III on Saturday at Edeoha town in Ahoada East Local Government Area.

He charged the monarch to work with EzeEkpeye Logbo and the State Government to develop programmes that will enhance peace and development in Ekpeye land.

The governor also announced the elevation of the stool of Eze-

Igbu Upata to a First Class Status.

“I appeal to all communities to promote peace for developmental purposes. Unless there is peace in a community, it will be difficult for the state government to take development to such a community.

“I enjoin the Eze-Igbu Upata to work with the Eze-Ekpeye Logbo to build peace in Ekpeye land.”

On the elevation of the Eze-Igbu Upata Stool to a First Class Status, Governor Wike said that the Eze-Ekpeye Logbo still remains the leading traditional ruler in Ekpeye land.

He assured the people of Upata Kingdom that his administration will fulfil all promises made to them. He stated that the state government will extend electricity to Ward 10

in Ahoada East Local Government Area.

The governor informed that the County High School, Western Ahoada will be reconstructed and equipped.

Earlier, Eze-Igbu Upata III, Dr. Felix Enene Otuwarikpo assured Governor Wike and the state government that the community will be repositioned for development in the shortest possible time.

He informed the governor that in a bid to attain peace he has resolved to set up a reconciliation committee to address the security challenges that have ravaged Ula Ikata Community.

The Eze-Igbu appealed to Governor Wike to help in connecting communities in Ward 10 of Ahoada East Local Government Area to electricity.

Traffic offence: LASG to prosecute 74 offenders Joy Anyim, Lagos

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Lagos State Task Force Office has impounded vehicles and motor bikes belonging to 74 traffic offenders arrested along Apongbon Bridge at Lagos Island.

According to a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs Unit, Adebayo Taofiq for the Chairman, SP Olayinka Egbeyemi, the offenders made up of six vehicle operators and 68 motorcyclists will be charged to court for driving against traffic (One-way).

SP Egbeyemi who had led his men to the enforcement operation disclosed that the actions of the offenders were punishable under the Lagos State Road Traffic Laws of 2012.

He said, “I was surprised that motorists and motorcyclists

could be driving against traffic on top of the long Apongbon Bridge without any fear of imminent collusion with upcoming vehicles.”

In the statement, Egbeyemi also warned all illegal commercial motorists and traders operating under the bridge at Apongbon including those collecting illegal fees to vacate immediately.

He stated that the present government is working round the clock to ensure adequate security and free flow of traffic around all bridges across the state.

The Chairman warned, “all illegal commercial activities, traders, mechanics, miscreants and hoodlums are to immediately vacate under Apongbon Bridge as anyone arrested by the Agency after this warning will be prosecuted.

“We are issuing a final warning to all

those concerned including illegal touts with uniform collecting fees from motorists and traders under the Apongbon bridge to vacate immediately” He also applauded Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s effort in investing huge amount of money in constructing ‘Bus Terminal’ across the State for the benefit of members of the public.

Making reference to the on-going construction of ‘BRT Corridor’ from Oshodi to AbuleEgba by the present administration, he said the construction is meant to discongest traffic gridlock around the area.

The Chairman however confirmed that the state Commissioner of Police, Ag/ CP Edgal Imohimi who had been briefed about the operation, immediately directed the offenders be charged to court.

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Economic hardship, bad leadership responsible for agitations –Prof Amadasu Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏRetired Professor of

Health Science Management from the University of Benin, Henry Igbinokpogie Amadasu, on Sunday said the hydra-headed problems threatening the unity of the country are occasioned by the “harsh economic reality and bad leadership threatening state of the Nigeria nation.”

He said the clamor across the Country for restructuring and agitation for session by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would have been unnecessary of the federal government had been able for provide the basic need for it citizen.

Amadasu, who spoke to journalists as part of activities to herald his 80th birthday celebration slated today however regretted that “events in the nation signal the reversal of the expectation of the founding fathers of Nigeria that this country based upon the principle of liberal democracy in which citizens shall have freedom of choice and be treated equally. There are worrisome signals that Nigeria is sliding dangerously down the destructive slope of justice, oppression, discrimination and disregard for the rule

of law.”

The university don posited that a “steed view of this national malaise as solely economic is even more frightening than the predictions of political pundits of coming anarchy,” adding that the “overlapping interest between politics and economics along with its concomitants effect in such a hugely diversified country is crucial to its growth and stability. It is bad policies in itself that has ruined us, it is bad politics.”

On the agitation by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), he said: “It is true that people can always demand their right one way or the other but they n must do it with caution. The way IPOB are going about it also infringed on the fundamental right of others. They don’t have the right to demand that the Country must be broken to pieces because we are fighting for the unity of the Country regardless of where we come from or where we are.

“If you look at the few people that do not belong to IPOB, differ with their struggle and are condemning it but trying to drag to entire South East out of the Country and by so doing IPOB is balkanising the Country. So for that reason I appeal to both

IPOB and the federal government to see reason and trend softly for peace to reign.

On restructuring he noted “What are we restructuring? I have read a lot about restructuring.

We should not restructure ourselves out of the system; restructuring per se is not the problem of Nigeria. If the government has good leadership and they are alive to their responsibility, if there is light, good road and other basic amenities all these agitation will not be there.

“In America, nobody talk about restructuring, because the common man gets what they want. Do people in the market know what restructuring all about?

“As a Christian, we also have to consider our weak neighbour who cannot support themselves, and I believe that there is a need to share with others. But I still believe that restructuring wouldn’t have come if things are done right, the economic situation is also a contribution to the restructuring and I want you to also know that four years ago nobody was really talking about restructuring. I do know that Jonathan put up a conference in 2014 but then it was not implemented.

Murder: Police puts violent killings under control Joy Anyim

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of the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday tamed what would have otherwise resulted in a serious clash amongst the Hausas’ in the Okomaiko area of Lagos.

It was gathered that on Friday September 14th, 2017, an incident started between a Suya seller and one Bashiru Ahmed who is the son of Sarki Hausawa of Okokomaiko.

Ahmed had accused the Suya man of laughing at him while the Suya man told him he was laughing at someone who had fallen into the gutter.

Out if anger and to show superiority, Ahmed

and his gang had allegedly thrown the suya Seller’s meat on the floor and left.

It was also learnt that the Suya man and some sympathizers had gone to complain to Ahmed’s father, the Sarki, Alhaji Adamu Gaya, who promised to pay for the suya.

Unfortunately, the Suya man had declined the compensation. Surprisingly, the following day, the Suya seller was shot and killed by two assailants who escaped from scene.

The police swung into action and arrested Ahmed who is suspected to have had a hand in the Murder.

On Sunday, in what

seemed like a reprisal attack, friends of the deceased Suya man sighted an associate of Ahmed, pursued and killed him near Alaba rago and moved to the Palace of the Sarki, father of Ahmed and set it ablaze.

But for the effort of the Area commander Area E” Command,Acp Auwal Musa, the commander RRS Acp Tunji Disu and Officers of Ops Mensa who were on ground, normalcy was returned or the area.

As at the time of filing in this report, the security personnel on ground had had meetings with the elders in the community on the need to stop further reprisal attacks.

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OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY (OGFZA) FEDERAL OCEAN TERMINAL (FOT), MARBLE HOUSE, ONNE PORT COMPLEX, ONNE, RIVERS STATE INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND IN THE NIGER DELTA STATES FOR FREE ZONES DEVELOPMENT

1.0 INTRODUCTION Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority hereby invites reputable and competent consultants for pre-qualification to tender for land acquisition in the Niger Delta States for free zones development.

2.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT (a) Certificate of Registration/Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) (b) Audited financial statements for at least three years (2016, 2015 & 2014) (c) Current Tax clearance certificates for the past three (3) years (2016, 2015 & 2014) (d)Valid certificate of compliance with PENCOM Act. (e) Evidence of compliance with the provision of section 6(1) of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act 2011 as amended. (f) Evidence of compliance / registration with relevant professional bodies. (g) Evidence of Registration on the National Data base of contractors, consultants, and service providers by inclusion of interim Registration report issue by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). (h) Certified true copies of Memorandum and Article of Association of the company and/or similar statutory documents indicating ownership structure of company, name(s) of major shareholders and percentage shareholding (i) Detailed Company Profile, with full details of company’s resume demonstrating Company’s capabilities. (j) Details of joint venture partnership with certified true copies of Memorandum of Understanding and or any other legal documentation (if any).

3.0 SUBMISSION OF TENDERS: The completed pre-qualification document (one original, one photo copy spirally bound and two electronic copies (CD ROM) in one envelope with the Project Title written at the top right hand corner of the envelope, address to The Secretary, Parastatal Tenders Board, Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), Federal Ocean Terminal (FOT) Onne Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State, and dropped in a tamper proof tender box at the second floor, Room 216 of the above address not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. The company’s name and address should be written on the reverse side of the envelope.

4.0 TENDER OPENING All submissions shall be opened on 3rd October 2017 at exactly 12.00pm at the conference hall, 3rd floor of the above address. All bidders or their Representatives, Relevant Professional Bodies and NGOs are invited to witness the public opening exercise accordingly.

PLEASE NOTE i.Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority is not bound to shortlist any consultant and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liability whatsoever to any Bidder in line with PPA 2007 iiOil and Gas Free Zones Authority will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by any bidder in connection with the preparation of their document. iiiOil and Gas Free Zones Authority reserves the right to reject any or all the submissions that do not meet up with the requirements as specified; and (iv)This is not an invitation to tender. Full tendering procedure would be provided to only consultants that have been successfully pre-qualified.

SIGNED: MANAGEMENT OIL AND GAS FREE ZONES AUTHORITY ONNE

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SUNMATE GLOBAL SERVICES

This is to notify the General Public that Amazon Bottle Water situated at Plot 14, Light Industrial Layout Kpeyegi, Jikwoyi, Karu-Karishi, has been acquired by ‘Sunmate Global Services Ltd and by virtue of this, the company name has been changed to Sunmate Global Services Ltd. ALL RIGHTS AND TITLE TO DE-AMAZON AND RHINE WATERS HAVE ALSO BEEN DULY TRANSFERRED TO SAME.

GREENWOODS MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

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

1. Pastor Daniel Adeniji Abejirinde 2. Mrs. Alero Violet Abejirinde 3. Mrs. Nseabasi Jide-Onibiyo

- Chairman - Vice Chairman - Secretary

Aims: To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ worldwide and to prepare believers for the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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 BETHANY HOME ORGANIZATION FOR THE NEEDY This is to inform the general public that the above named Organization has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. JULIAN NWAKALOR ANAGBOSO 2. DR. SCHOLASTICA UKWOMA 3. DR. PETER OBUASI 4. MR. VICTOR CHUKWUDI ANAGBOSO AIMS & OBJECTIVES: a.TO REACH OUT TO THE NECESSITIOUS IN OUR SECIETY. b.TO UNDERTAKE ANY LEGITIMATE FUND GENERATION VENTURE TO ENABLE IT CARRY OUT ITS PRO-LIFE PROGRAMMES. Any Objection To The Above Registration Should Be Fowarded To The Registrar General; Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Criscent Mainteina Abuja Within 28 Days Of This Publicity

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UNIVERSITY OF BENIN DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK CLASS OF 1995 ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

TRUSTEES 1. BARRISTER IRENE ADETUTU BELLO 2. DOCTOR OSABHUOHIEN RAPHAEL AIMUAN 3. BARRISTER SAMUEL ONOMEGWOLO AKORA 4. DOCTOR OCHUKO IDUEMRE 5. BARRISTER AUGUSTINE EGHAREVBA 6. MRS. VICTORIA DELE MUSA OMONIGHO

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. For Reunion, Solidarity and Collective Celebration of members achievements.

2. To Identify with members in times of adversities and to promote welfare among members.

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

AKINWALE TOTAL CARE FOUNDATION

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

Trustees are : 1. MR. AKINWALE PRECIOUS OLUWAFEMI 2. MRS. AKINWALE FAVOUR OMOLARA 3. MR. UKOCHUKWU ONYEMAUWA 4. MR. AKINDE OLUJIMI JOHN 5. MRS. OYEKALE YEJIDE OLA IMPERIAL 6. MR. OREFUWA SESAN MOSES 7. MR. ADEJUMO JOHN AKINOLA 8. AKPAN MARY OKON 9. MR. ABEGUNDE ALABA PHILIP Aims: To establish skill acquisition, education and career development centers all over the world in conducive environments.

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 - Chairman

Signed: Trustees

LOSS OF INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

CANOPY DEALERS ASSOCIATION PORT HARCOURT

I, INIOVO UFUOMA IRENE is the lawful owner of INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT with number A00077954 issued to me by Nigeria Immigration Office and the said Passport got lost in transit. All effort to trace it prove abortive. That my Date of birth was wrongly written as 27th day of August, 1977 instead of 27th day of August, 1982 also on the International Passport. General publc and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ONAGHIRA-INFINITY SOCIAL CLUB This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR.. IYOHA SATURDAY - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. AGHATOR SMART OSEGHAI - SECRETARY 2. MR. ITOYA SUNDAY - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster peace and unity among members.

2. To protect the interest and welfare of all the members.

3. To reach out to the less privileged in the society.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: MR. IYOHA SATURDAY CHAIRMAN

SIGNED SECRETARY

JUDY HOPE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FOUNDATION THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. HEMAN EMMANUEL CHINONYE. 2. NWAUZOR OKECHUKWU JOHN. 3. MICHAEL UKPABI EGE. 4. NJOKU VICTOR AHAMUEFULA. 5. NJOKU RAYMOND OGADINMA. 6. NWANKWO EDWIN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AND PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. 2 TO ASSIST IN THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ILARO P. M. B. 50, ILARO, OGUN STATE - NIGERIA AUCTION ! AUCTION. ! ! AUCTION ! ! !

This is to inform the General public that, Auctioning of Unserviceable/ScrapVehicles and Motorcycles will take place at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State LIST OF ITEMS ARE : PEUGEOT 504 SALOON CARS, NISSAN BLUEBIRD, PEUGEOT 504 STATION WAGON (S) (UNSERVICEABLE /SCRAP), CIVILIAN BUSES (UNSERVICEABLE / SCRAP), PEUGEOT 505 SALOON CARS (UNSERVICEABLE /SCRAP) NISSAN URVAN BUS, SCRAP PEUGEOT 505 STATION WAGON, PEUGEOT 404 PICK UP AND ( TWO) SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. CONDITION OF SALES : 1) The highest bidder shall be the Purchaser 2) Payment is to be pay to Federal polytechnic . BANK ACCOUNT immediately after the fall of hammer.

DATE OF INSPECTION : Monday, 18th of September to Tuesday , 26th of September , 2017 DATE OF SALES : Thursday , 28th of September , 2017.

VENUE : ( WORK SHOP), Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro .Ogun State TIME : 10 .00am Prompt.

For Further information Please Contact Auctioneer, ANOBAG (NIG) Enterprises.

08033766661.

OBINWANNEOGANIRU SOCIAL CLUB This is to inform the general public that the above named Club has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

1. Dr. Judith Ogbonna -Chairperson 2. Mrs Jessica Izuka -Secretary 3. Mr. Chimaobi Nwabu -Member 4. Mr. Chiemelie Nwabu -Member

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. KALU KELECHI ANDREW 2. MR. IKWUEZE CHIKA FERDINAND 3. MR. NWANI UCHE PAUL 4. MR ODENIGBO BENJAMIN

AIM AND OBJECTIVES It is a non-profit making organisation aiming at the following: 1. Giving hope to the vulnerable and less privileged women and children 2. Taking care of good physical, mental and emotional challenges 3. Providing free breast-feeding and hygiene lessons

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1.To establish unity and love.

2.To protect the interest of the members.

3.To help improve our financial capacity.

4.To participate in philanthropic activities.

Any Objection to the Registration should be Forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off AGUIYI Ironsi Street, MAITAMA, ABUJA Within 28 DAYS of This Publication.

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

SIGNED: Mr Tijani (08026331835/07067992646)

BLOOD OF PASSION OF JESUS CHRIST MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1.JOHN MATTHEW EKENE. 2.MATTHEW BLESSING NGOZI 3.ODO CLEMENTINA CHINYERE 4.NWODO ANTHONIA ANAYO 5.OGBU KINGSLEY ONYEKAOZUL 6.ABONYI EZINNE FAITH 7.NWODO CHARLES IKECHUKWU 8.DAVID LAWRETTA 9. EYA CHINEDU FABIAN 10.ONAH OBINNA J.

Sign Ikwueze Chika (Secretary)

CHRIST BOSOM ZION CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OPARADA PIUS NDIUKWUEGBU 2. OGBUKA GODFREY CHIKE 3. EZE MARY NGOZI 4. UDE CHIMEZIE INNOCENT 5. OPARADA CHIOMA NMA 6. OGBUKA FLORENCE NGOZI

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL 2. TO RAISE KINGDOM’S GOSPEL BEARERS Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from date of these publication.

Signed Trustees

PRESIDENT/ CHIARMAN TRUSTEE TRUSTEE TRUSTEE TRUSTEE SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ 2. To teach the Bible -the word of God Evangelism and such things as are characteristic of the church.

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

Signed Trustees

Public Notice 22 MRS. EBIRIM CHIDINMA JOY I formerly called and addressed as MISS. IWUOHA CHIDINMA JOY now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. EBIRIM CHIDINMA JOY. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

OMOIGHE REMILEKUN OBEHI

x EKPONG REGINA EKAWON I formerly called and addressed as KAYODE REGINA EKAWONnow wish to be known called and addressed as EKPONG REGINA EKAWON. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

NDUKWU RUTH EZINNE

I, Formerly known and addressed as Remilekun Ofili now wish to be known and addressed as Omoighe Remilekun Obehi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Ruth Patrick now wish to be known and addressed as Ndukwu Ruth Ezinne. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJIBOYE KEHINDE OLAMIDE

MARIZU DUMEBI IFEANYI

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MRS. CHINGARUM PEACE ADUM

I formerly called and addressed as MISS. MIRACLE WOLERUnow wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. CHINGARUM PEACE ADUM. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

xOGOLO BRIGHT IBIGOMIE I formerly called and addressed as IBIGOMIE BRIGHT EMMAnow wish to be known called and addressed as OGOLO BRIGHT IBIGOMIE. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to notify the general public that my name was wrongly written, spelt and stated as FALILAT B. OLAWEPO instead of OLAWEPO BOLANLE FALILAT. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HADESMAN ETUKAKPAN and AYODEJI OLUWAKEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MS OKETUNDE TITILAYO TAOFIKAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to notify the general public that my name was wrongly written and stated as ADEWUNMI ESTHER ZAINAB instead of ADEUMI ESTHER ZAINAB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as OLANREWAJU KEHINDE OLAMIDE now wish to be known and addressed as AJIBOYE KEHINDE OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKEKE DUMEBI IFEANYI, now wish to be known and addressed as MARIZU DUMEBI IFEANYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

ATOTILETO WAHEED AYINDE Formerly known and addressed as YAHAYA WAHEED ATOTILETO, now wish to be known and addressed as ATOTILETO WAHEED AYINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

Formerly known and addressed as OKPERI HOPEWELL ERERE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDAYO HOPEWELL ERERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

Formerly known and addressed as OJO BILIKIS ADERONKE, now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH BILIKIS ADERONKE. All former documents remain valid.

Methodist Girls High School, Yaba, Lagos State University, Ojo and the general public take.

OKORODUDU VICTORIA OYEMOWO

xYAHAYA OLORUNTOBA WAHEED

SOLESI FUNMILAYO ADEOLA

ADEDAYO HOPEWELL ERERE

Formerly known and addressed as OCHONYE VICTORIA OKORODUDU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORODUDU VICTORIA OYEMOWO. All former documents remain valid. That my date of birth is 02/12/1972.

General public take.

Formerly known and addressed as YAHAYA WAHEED, now wish to be known and addressed as YAHAYA OLORUNTOBA WAHEED. All former documents remain valid.

General public take.

CORRECTION OF NAME

NWODO ILOABUCHI TONY

JIMOH BILIKIS ADERONKE

Formerly known and addressed as ODUKOYA FUNMILAYO ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as SOLESI FUNMILAYO ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

CHANGEOFNAME/CORRECTIONOFDATEOFBIRTH

MS OKETUNDE TITILAYO TAOFIKAT

EZEKIEL FESTUS AKOME Formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL AKOME FESTUS, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEKIEL FESTUS AKOME. That my correct date of birth is 10 July 1986. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public take.

ADELEKE OLUWABUSUYI TOSIN

Formerly known and addressed as ADELEKE OLUWABUSAYO TIMOTHY, now wish to be known and addressed as ADELEKE OLUWABUSUYI TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

x

TSAKALA ISA

Formerly known and addressed as ISRAEL ISA, now wish to be known and addressed as TSAKALA ISA. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

ADDITION OF NAME

HUNGA MOJISOLA JULIET

xOWOLOJA KEHINDE OLUWASEYI

Formerly known and addressed as CHIMA EBERE ELFRIDA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as BENSON EBERE ELFRIDA. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as HUNGA(KUTI) JULIET MOJISOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as HUNGA MOJISOLA JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OWOLAJA O. KEHINDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OWOLOJA KEHINDE OLUWASEYI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

UMORU ENECHOJO ELIZABETH

UWEFIRI CHUKWUYEM SHEDRACH

I formerly known and addressed as EDEH CHUKWUEMEKA SAMPSON now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that OKOYE OBINWANNE MIKE, OKOYE OBINWANNE .M. and OKOYE OBINWANNE MICHEAL refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as OKOYE OBINWANNE MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that OKOLI EMMANUEL ONYEKACHI and OKOLI EMMANUEL refer as one and the same person but my driver’s licence bears OKOLI EMMANUEL. And my full names is OKOLI EMMANUEL ONYEKACHI All former documents bearing the two names remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

x OKIGBO JANE EZINNE I formerly known and addressed as OGBODO OGECHUKWU JANE now wish to be known and addressed as OKIGBO JANE EZINNE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS UGWU FAITH EZINNE

EZEALIGO JUSTIN CHINAZA

I, formerly known and addressed as JJC EZEALIGO JUSTIN CHINAZA, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEALIGO JUSTIN CHINAZA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

TEMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO UNIMNA

I, formerly known and addressed as TEMILOLA NYMPHA UNIMNA, now wish to be known and addressed as TEMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO UNIMNA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ISSA RASHEED BOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ISSA RASHEED AYINLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

Formerly known and addressed as SULAIMAN YETUNDE AYOMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as PELUOLA YETUNDE AYOMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

AJAYI LUCIA FUNMILAYO

xTAIWO JANET ADURAMIMO Formerly known and addressed as SANYAOLU JANET ADURAMIMO, now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO JANET ADURAMIMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEEYO LUCIA FUNMILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI LUCIA FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

MR AHMED SOKOTO USMAN Formerly known and addressed as MR AHMAD SOKOTO SUMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MR AHMED SOKOTO USMAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESINA OLADIPUPO LUKMON and OLADIPUPO AJIBOLA LUKMON respectively. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADESINA LUKMON AJIBOLA. That my correct date of birth is 20th day of June, 1990 and not 20th day of June, 1988 as stated on my Account. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x

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

Formerly known and addressed as GBOLAGADE OLUWATOYIN MORIAM now wish to be known and addressed as IRORUN GBOLAGADE MORIAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FOLAMI OLANREWAJU

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

x CHUKWUEBUKA JOSEPH NLIAM

Formerly known and addressed as SHOTUNDE FALILAT AYINKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLATUNJI KAFAYAT AYINKE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my First Bank and Zenith Bank Account documents, my name appears as NLIAM JOSEPH, while on my UBA Account documents, it appears as NLIAM JOSEPH EBUKA. That henceforth, I wish to be known, called and addressed as NLIAM CHUKWUEBUKA JOSEPH. All documents bearing my former names remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

NWAOBODO GINIKA NGOZIKA I formerly known and addressed as NWOBODO GINIKA B. now wish to be known and addressed as NWAOBODO GINIKA NGOZIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ABURU RUTH AYIGOR I, formerly known and addressed as NWANGBO DINAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ABURU RUTH AYIGOR. All former documents remain valid.

General Public should please take note.

OKONKWO MICHAEL IFEANYI CHUKWUEMEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EGO OLUGHU OKORO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EMELDA EGO INNOCENTELECHI. All former documents remain valid. Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu and General Public should please take note.

ENEJE SILVA ENEJE I, formerly known and addressed as ENEJE SYLVANUS, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEJE SILVA ENEJE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS CHUKWUDUM CHIOMA GENEVIEVE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKPALA CHIOMA GENEVIEVE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS OKPALA CHIOMA GENEVIEVE

OKELOM FELISTA OGOCHUKWU

MRS EMELDA EGO INNOCENT-ELECHI

x IRORUN GBOLAGADE MORIAM

OLATUNJI KAFAYAT AYINKE

IGWE MERCY I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU MERCY CHIDIEBERE now wish to be known and addressed as IGWE MERCY. All former documents remain valid. Banks, NYSC and General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYEKA GLORIA UKAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU FAITH EZINNE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

x PELUOLA YETUNDE AYOMIDE

x UCHA CHINYERE MODESTA

x BENSON EBERE ELFRIDA

EDEH EMMANUEL CHUKWUEMEKA

ISSA RASHEED AYINLA

CORRECTION OF NAME

SAUBANA ADISA AJAGUNA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ODON SHEDRACH UWEFIRI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as UWEFIRI CHUKWUYEM SHEDRACH. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities concerned should please take note.

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written asWALCOT EVANS DEMIETE instead of WALCOTT EVANS DAMIETE. My correct name is WALCOTT EVANS DAMIETE.All former document remains valid general public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKUNUGA OLANREWAJU, now wish to be known and addressed as FOLAMI OLANREWAJU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWODO SUCCESS TONY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NWODO ILOABUCHI TONY. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UMORU ENECHOJO EJEH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as UMORU ENECHOJO ELIZABETH . All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that I, Animashaun Bankole Lawrence as well as Kole Animashaun is one and same person. All documents bearing the above names re mine and remain valid.

General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as OJEIFO MONDAY instead of AKPAN BASSEY OKON. My date of birth was wrongly written as 12/11/2014, instead of 30/10/1956. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

That on my Bank Document, my name was wrongly written as DAUDA ESSIEN JUMAHI ZAINAB instead of DAUDA ZAINAB JUMMAI. That my correct name is DAUDA ZAINAB JUMMAI. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

NWOGU ANGELA CHIKA Formerly known and addressed as AWAIGWE ANGELA CHIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOGU ANGELA CHIKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

On my BVN my name appear as SIMON CHUKWUKA SIMON. I now wish to add CHUKWUKA to my name to become SIMON CHUKWUKA EZEKIEL. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

x ADDITION OF NAME On my NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD my name appear as MACDONALD GODSKNOWS. I now wish to add AKURO to my names to become MACDONALD GODSKNOWS AKURO. All former documents remain valid.

The general public please take note.

I, UMOKE IKECHUKWU wish to add ABRAHAM to my existing names, henceforth my names are UMOKE IKECHUKWU ABRAHAM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EKUMA ODI JOHNSON, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ODI EKUMA. That on my Bank Documents, my date of birth was wrongly written as 1st day of October, 1964 instead of 1st day of October, 1962.

That my correct date of birth is 1st day of October, 1962. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my BVN, my name appears as INYA IGBOKE, while on my other documents, it appears as INYA IGBOKE STEPHEN. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above.

That all documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO IFEANYI MICHEAL, now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO MICHAEL IFEANYI CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UZODINMA FELISTA OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKELOM FELISTA OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu N & MCN, First Bank and General public should please take note.

x MRS IKWUNZE FAVOUR NEBECHI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EGBO FAVOUR NEBECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IKWUNZE FAVOUR NEBECHI. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS ANYA MARY IKORO IWO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKOGBUE MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANYA MARY IKORO IWO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AKINMUSAYO OLUGBENGA ANTHONY

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

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OBASUYI EGBERANMWEN AURELIUS I formerly known called and addressed as JOHNSON AURELIUS ERIC. Now wish to be known called and addressed as OBASUYI EGBERANMWEN AURELIUS. Former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

This is to inform the general public that my name OGBU EBERE P. NWAFOR was wrongly written when opening account but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OGBU EBERE PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as AKHUEMOKHAN MONDAY that I now wish to add OSEYI to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as AKHUEMOKHAN OSEYI MONDAY. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS. OJO FLORENCE IYABODE

JOE COSMOS EHIS I formerly known and addressed as OKO COSMOS EHIDIAMEN ,now wish to be known and addressed as JOE COSMOS EHIS . All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

OLUSAMOKUN HABIBA ABIOLA

CHUKWUYERE UGOCHUKWU

I formerly known and addressed as Mrs.MUHAMMED FLORENCE IYABODE, now wish to be known and addressed Mrs. OJO FLORENCE IYABODE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GBABIJO HABIBAT ABIOLA & OLUSAMOKUN HABIBAT ABIOLA and Date of Birth wrongly Dated 6/8/ I974 . Now wih to be addressed as OLUSAMOKUN HABIBA ABIOLA. While my correct Date of Birth is 6/8/I975.

All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as. UGOCHUKWU DANIEL YEMI , now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUYERE UGOCHUKWU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

PREBOYE RUTH DICKSON I formerly known and address as PREBOYE RUTH now wish to be known and addressed as PREBOYE RUTH DICKSON. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

OLUWOLE KAYODE I formerly known and address as Francis Kayode Now wish to be known and address as Oluwole kayode.

All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

AMADOO RAYMOND WISDOM

DORIS UGOCHI MBAEGBU

I formerly known and address as INNOCENT RAYMOND NMESOMA.now wish to be known and address as AMADOO RAYMOND WISDOM. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBINNA UGOCHI DORIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, DORIS UGOCHI MBAEGBU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ENECHUKWU CHIZOBA EDITH

OMONIWARI THANKGOD I, formerly known and addressed as, APPOLOS THANKGOD, now wish to be known and addressed as, OMONIWARI THANKGOD. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

CYPRIAN TERKAA IORNONGU I, formerly known, and addressed as, CYPRIAN TERKAN CHIRSTOPHER, now wish to be known and addressed as, CYPRIAN TERKAA IORNONGU. My correct date of birth is 25th Day of May 1993. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

YAKUBU OLARIBIGBE HAKEEM

I formerly known as YAKUBU AKIM wish to be known and addressed as YAKUBU OLARIBIGBE HAKEEM. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT OGUNTAYO HARUNA SEGUN AND OGUNTAYO HARUNA ISHOLA REFER AS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNTAYO HARUNA SEGUN. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

NZE UZOMA JUSTIN I, formerly known and addressed as, UZOMA NZE or NZE UZOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, NZE UZOMA JUSTIN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as AFUSAT TITILAYO JAMIU.now wish to be known and addressed as ADIGUN AFUSAT AWEKE. while my correct Date of Birth is 20th December 1986. All former document remain valid. General Public and Banks Should take Note.

FEMI SEGUN KOMOLAFE

OGBO FAMOUS ELABOMAI

EZE ONYINYE HARRISON

I formerly known and addressed as OGBO ALEX SATURDAY , now wish to be known and addressed as OGBO FAMOUS ELABOMAI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, EZE ONYINYE HARRISON, EZE HARRISON ONYINYE, EZE GIFT ONYINYE, EZE ONYINYE refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE ONYINYE HARRISON. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

PROSPER AZUBUIKE UDE

MRS. GREEN MARIANNE CHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as, PROSPER UDE ORUADA, now wish to be known and addressed as, PROSPER AZUBUIKE UDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

TIMOTHY JURAH MARKUS

DIGINEE MESHACH JOHN

I, formerly known and addressed as, MARKUS BIRNI, now wish to be known and addressed as, TIMOTHY JURAH MARKUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, DEGINEE JOHN NEDAM, now wish to be known and addressed as, DIGINEE MESHACH JOHN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION/ADDITION OF NAME I, OKOLIE IFEANYI VITUS, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, OKOIE IFEANYI VITUS, instead of, OKOLIE IFEANYI VITUS. I also wish to add, VITUS, to my name which was formerly, OKOLIE IFEANYI, in some of my documents. I now wish to be known and addressed as, OKOLIE IFEANYI VITUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

TOSIN ENITAN AJAYI

MISS OLUWASEUN ESTHER OLALUDE I formerly known as MRS. OLUWASEUN ESTHER KEHINDECOKER wish to be known and addressed as MISS OLUWASEUN ESTHER OLALUDE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as SAMUEL OLUWAFEMI OJO wish to be known and addressed as FIFO OLUWAFEMI OJO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUWATOSIN ENITAN AJAYI wish to be known and addressed as TOSIN ENITAN AJAYI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ARIOMARE OGHENEMARO

That I ARIOMARE OGHENEMARO MONDAY and ARIOMARO OGHENEMARO MONDAY is the same person bearing ARIOMARE OGHENEMARO. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

MUSTAPHA-OLOGE YETUNDE IDOWU

TEMOLA OMOLARA JANET

OJEABURU GLORY ESE I formerly known as Akhafor Glory Ese wish to be known and addressed as Ojeaburu Glory ESe. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UJAH OCHE CHARLES I formerly known as UJAH GABRIEL INALEGWU wish to be known and addressed as UJAH OCHE CHARLES. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SANNI FATIMAH OLABISI

I formerly known as Ologe Yetunde Idowu wish to be known and addressed as Mustapha-Ologe Yetunde Idowu. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

HAZZAN SHAKIRAT TOYIN

I formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN FATIMAH OLABISI now wish to be known and addressed as SANNI FATIMAH OLABISI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KAZEEM SAKIRAT TOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as HAZZAN SHAKIRAT TOYIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ANEGBODE-EROMOSELE MARY CHIBUZOR

ABOSEDE ANTHONIA LAWSON

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as ABOSEDE ANTHONIA IDOWU. now wish to be known and addressed as ABOSEDE ANTHONIA LAWSON. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly written as USMAN SIMON ADEJO instead of USMAN SIMON ADEJOH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS AIMIUWU TEMITOPE OMOSOLA TANWA I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEKOYA TEMITOPE OMOSOLA TANWA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AIMIUWU TEMITOPE OMOSOLA TANWA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

KOLAWOLE FOLARIN JOSHUA

KAZEEM ADENIYI RAJI I formerly known and addressed as KAZEEM OLATUNJI ADENIYI, now wish to be known and addressed as KAZEEM ADENIYI RAJI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

My name was mistakenly written as AL-YEKEEN KAFAYAT AJOKE instead of YEKEEN KAFAYAT AJOKE, now my correct name is YEKEEN KAFAYAT AJOKE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

FIFO OLUWAFEMI OJO

ADEYEMO ADEBOLA OMOTAYO

I formerly known as ROBERTS ADEBOLA OMOTAYO wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMO ADEBOLA OMOTAYO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OJO ARIKE JANET now wish to be known and addressed as TEMOLA OMOLARA JANET. I was born on 26/10/1986. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OGOMA CHINELO EUPHRESA

This is to confirm that the names NSOFOR CHINONSO CHRISDERA, DIKE MICHAEL CHINONSO and MADUBUKO MISHEAL CHINONSO, refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as NSOFOR CHINONSO CHRISDERA. All former documents remain valid. First Bank, GT.Bank Plc and the general public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHUKWU MARIANNE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. GREEN MARIANNE CHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OLUWAFEMI KOMOLAFE OLUSEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as, FEMI SEGUN KOMOLAFE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, UDOHKANG UBONG PATRICK, and IME OKON UDOH, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, UDOHKANG UBONG PATRICK. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHINELO OGOMA .E. now wish to be known and addressed as OGOMA CHINELO EUPHRESA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AGUORU CHINEDU MAURICE, now wish to be known and addressed as AGU CHINEDU MAURICE. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

ADIGUN AFUSAT AWEKE

I formerly known and addressed as HAMED KAREEM. Now wish to be known and addressed as ERINOSO HAMMED OLUWATOSIN. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, UMELO GLADYS, ONWUZURUIGBO GLADYS LUCY, UMELO JOY ULOAKU, and JOY UMELO ONWUZURUIGBO, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, UMELO GLADYS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ELAIGWU VICTOR SUNDAY

AGU CHINEDU MAURICE

ERINOSO HAMMED OLUWATOSIN

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

I formerly known and addressed as IKODO ELAIGWU VICTOR now wish to be known and addressed as ELAIGWU VICTOR SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KOLAWALE FOLARIN ADEKOYA, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLAWOLE FOLARIN JOSHUA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME That I was formerly known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI CHINENYE that I now wish to add VERONICA to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI VERONICA CHINENYE. All former documents remain valid.

Banks, NYSC and General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

UGBOR PHILEBIAN CHUKWUGOZIRI

I, formerly known and addressed as UGBOR PHILEBIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as UGBOR PHILEBIAN CHUKWUGOZIRI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EROMOSELE MARY CHIBUZOR ANEGBODE now wish to be known and addressed as ANEGBODE-EROMOSELE MARY CHIBUZOR. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MR. OLUWOLE MOSES DAISI I formerly known and addressed as MR. MOSES OLUWOLE OWEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MR. OLUWOLE MOSES DAISI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

GIDEON PRISCILLIA

This is to confirm that I, ISMAIL AWEDA HASSAN is the same person answering ISMAIL FASASI or ISMAIL FASASI HASSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ISMAIL AWEDA HASSAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKORO PRISCILLIA CHINYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as GIDEON PRISCILLIA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

SUMAILA ABDULLAHI ATTA

SALAWU FATIMOH MOTUNRAYO

I, formerly known and addressed as ISMAILA ABDULLAHI ATTA, now wish to be known and addressed as SUMAILA ABDULLAHI ATTA All former documents remain valid, General public please take note

I formerly known and addressed as SALAWU FATIMOH, now wish to be known and addressed as SALAWU FATIMOH MOTUNRAYO. all documents remain valid. waec, GTB and the general public should pls take note.

APINAGERI KURONAKIGHA OZUNGURI Formerly KURONAKIGHA OZUNGURU Now APINAGERI KURONAKIGHA OZUNGURI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

24 Public Notice ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND GLOBAL ANTI-CORRUPTION INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROSPER OKOLO. 2. HAMID A. ZUMO. 3. TEMILADE EVELYN OKOLO. 4. ABDULMALAIK FAVOUR UCHE. 5. IHEZUO CHUKWUDI ALLENS. 6. OLAOSEIBIKAN MUKAILA OJO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) OBUESI PHILLIPS IFECHUKWU (SECRETARY) 2) OLAWALE ROTIMI OLUGBENGA 3)OGUNDE OLAWUNMI MOTUNRAYO 4)AKALA OLUFEMI OLAKUNLE 5) ALABI OLUWADAMILOLA LASBAT 6) IGBO LOVETH 7) AJAYI OLUBUSOLA MARGARET

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP IN EMPOWERING THE YOUTHS IN TALENTS FULFILMENT AND TO KICK AGAINST CORRUPTION IN THE SOCIETY.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CREATIVE PUBLIC ART EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES ALL OVER AFRICA.

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.

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

ORSU ZURUMEE CLAN PROGRESSIVE UNION BAYELSA

METROPOLITAN COLLEGE ISOLO OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.SILAS CHINOYEREM EBIGBO 2.VERNITUS E. ONWUMERE 3.UZOR DENNIS UKAEGBU 4.INNOCENT IFEANYI OBI 5.NELSON NWADOZIE ABIAZUTE 6.EMMANUEL UZOMA OKONKWO 7.FIDELIS ALAJEMBA ELEKWACHI 8.FELICIA NWAKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG ITS MEMBERS. 2.TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF THE 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Formerly ESTHER ARAMIDE MUNIRU NoW NAME ESTHER ARAMIDE SOMULE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

AYODEJI CHRISTIANAH MADEKE

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

ASSOCIATION OF IJESHA TRIUMPHS 1981

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR OLAWOLE OLUFEMI OLALEKAN - PRESIDENT. 2 MR AKINLADE BABAFEMI OYETUNDE -SECRETARY 3 ALH ONIFADE BABATUNDE SEMIU -TREASURER 4 ODEFUNSHO OLUBUNMI OLABISI -WELFARE OFFICER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINGBADE OLUGBENGA JOHN -PRESIDENT, 2. OLOWOSAGA OLATUNDE JOHN -SECRETARY 3. OTEMUYI SEGUN GIDEON -TREASURER

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO BRING TOGETHER THE OLD FRIENDS AND INITIATE AN IDEA THAT WILL BENEFIT MEMBERS ON THERE FUTURE ENDEAVORS. 2 TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROTECT THE WELFARE OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED SECRETARY

ISSA BINTA FATIMA

MRS. URE SAMUEL DAMINABO

NWAKAJI MICHEAL

Formerly Binta Issa Muhammed now to be addressed as Issa Binta Fatima.

Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly Miss. Ure Okoh now wish to be addressed as Mrs. Ure Samuel Daminabo.

Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWAKAJI HENRY, Now wish to be known and addressed as NWAKAJI MICHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PEACE CHINAZA UMUNNABUIKE, Now wish to be known and addressed, as PEACE CHINAZA UMENNABUIKE and that my correct date of birth is 24-Feb-1994. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

LAWAL ABUBAKAR OLATAYO

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

OKON THERESA EFFIONG

MRS. IBEANIA ROSELINE OBIAGERI

I, formerly known and addressed as LAWAL BAKARE TEMITAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL ABUBAKAR OLATAYO and my correct date of birth is 21/7/1990. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, OBENG-APORI DANIEL KWASI hereby notify the public that on my BVN & Bank Account, my name was wrongly arranged as OBENG DANIEL APORI & OBENG DANIEL KWASI instead of OBENG-APORI DANIEL KWASI and my Date of Birth was wrongly written as 19/01/1964 instead of 19/01/1962.

Henceforth, I now wish to be known and addressed as OBENG-APORI DANIEL KWASI . All former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

ADEBOLA ABIODUN KAYODE

MRS NGOZI BLESSING AKAI

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEBOLA ABIODUN BAJELA, Now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOLA ABIODUN KAYODE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NGOZI BLESSING IRIAKA, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGOZI BLESSING AKAI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIE AYODEJI, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODEJI CHRISTIANAH MADEKE. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEACE AND UNITY AMONG NUPE NATIVES FOR ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF NUPE LAND

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

SIGNED: COSMAS OKPARA, ESQ

ESTHER ARAMIDE SOMULE

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ABDULLAHI IBRAHIM BABANGIDA 2. MUHAMMED ZUBAIRU DANLAMI 3. MOHAMMED SHUAIB MAHMUD 4. IBRAHIM MOHAMMED NDABIDA

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

NUPE HOUSE OF UNITY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

INITIATIVE FOR PUBLIC ART IN AFRICA

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

FORMERLY KNOWN AS UDOR THERESA MICHEAL AND NOW WANT TO BE KNOW AND ADDRESSED AS OKON THERESA EFFIONG. Former documents remains valid. He public should take note.

ELUEME GENNY NWAKA

This is to notify the public that my name was wrongly written as ASIMIYU AFUSAT ABISOLA Instead Of POPOOLA AFUSAT ABISOLA And My Date Of Birth Was Wrongly Written 03/03/1997 Instead Of 03/03/1998.

All Former Document Remain Valid General Public Take Note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OSUJI GENNY NWAKA, Now wish to be known and addressed as ELUEME GENNY NWAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ILESANMI ESTHER REMILEKUN

OLADIPUPO AFOLABI DANIEL

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

ALONGE TOYIN ISEHUNWA

Formerly known and addressed as Okata Esther Remilekun now wish to be known as Ilesanmi Esther Remilekun. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLADIPUPO AFOLABI OWOLABI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLADIPUPO AFOLABI DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my FCMB Documents, my name appears as ABDUL RASHEED SAAD, while on my other UBA Documents, it appears as ABDUL RASHEED MUTTALA MUSA. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That all documents bearing these names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALONGE TOYIN BLESSING, Now wish to be known and addressed as ALONGE TOYIN ISEHUNWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHRIST DELIVERANCE ZION CHURCH OF GOD

PEACE CHINAZA UMENNABUIKE

BOLAJI SHILEOLA OLAYEMI

I formerly known as Miss.

Ekeke Roseline Obiageri now wish to be known and address as Mrs. Ibeania Roseline Obiageri. All former documents reminds valid. General public to please note.

x

DANIEL BAMAIYI WAKGER

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NGOPAR BAMAIYI, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DANIEL BAMAIYI WAKGER. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

Formerly OTUYEMI SHILEOLA ANGELINA NoW BOLAJI SHILEOLA OLAYEMI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

On my NYSC CERTIFICATE, my name was mistakenly written as EJIKEME STEPHANIE VIVIAN instead of EGBUNIWE STEPHANIE VIVIAN. That my correct name is EGBUNIWE STEPHANIE VIVIAN, all documents with the above names remain mine and valid General public and authority concerned should take note.

On my birth certificate has my name written as AFUSAT TOPE ABDUL KAREEM, On my other documents my name was written as TEMITOPE ABDUL KAREEM or AFUSAT TEMITOPE ABDUL KAREEM, while on my international passport my names were written as MISS HAFSAT TEMITOPE ABDUL-KAREEM. All documents bearing all the names remain mine and valid. General public and authority concerned take note.

x MRS NJOKU UZOMA AGNES I formerly known as MISS OGBOEZE UZOMA AGNES now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NJOKU UZOMA AGNES. All documents remain valid.

BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC should please TAKE NOTE.

AREMOBIOWO ASHAOLU JIMOH

Formerly known and addressed as Aremo Jimoh but now wish to be addressed as Aremobiowo Ashaolu Jimoh.

Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

SETTLE ME O LORD FOUNDATION

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

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. Elizabeth Godwin effion.

2. Godwin effion Udo. 3. Wisdom Sunday Udo. 4. Mandu Edwin utok.

5. Uwem Akpan Bassey.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. REV.(DR) MRS ADETUTU OMOLOLA COKER. 2. MR OLORUNFEMI COKER. 3. MR OLAROTIMI KAREEM.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to Nigerians and the world at large.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To provide support for the less privileged.

2. To support the disable and vulnerable in the society financially.

3. Also to provide medical support and educational material for indigent student who cant afford to pay school tuition fees.

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Any Objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, PMB 198, Garki, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed by: TRUSTEES.

Signed by: TRUSTEES.

Public Notice 25 GOOD TREASURES YOUTH AND TEENAGERS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE CAC/IT/NO 81347 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CENTRE HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR APPOINTMENT, RETAINED AND REMOVAL OF THE TRUSTEE UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES: OLA ADEJUBEE - REMOVED TOBI ADELUSI - RETAINED BAYO OLUGBEMI - RETAINED DR. WALE ADEDURO - RETAINED ADEJUBE, PRAISE OLADIMEJI - APPOINTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPOINTEMENT, RETAINED AND REMOVAL OF TRUSTEE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EZELEKHAE EWUARE (PRESIDENT/FOUNDING TRUSTEE) 2. ERONMWON IKUOYEMWEN EWUARE AIMIUWU (VICE PRESIDENT) 3. OSAHON AUSTIN AIMIUWU (LEG AL ADVISER/SECRETARY) THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. THE PROMOTE, FOSTER AND PRESERVE BINI TRADITION, ARTS AND CULTURE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

ADONAI FAVOURED FOUNDATION FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED

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DON BOSCO EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV FR. JOHNPAUL UCHENDU CLEMENT CHUKWUNONSO. 2. REV. FR. DR. AMBROSE ANENE 3. DR. EMMANUEL OKECHUKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. ASSIST PREGNANT AND TEEN PARENTS 2. PROVIDE COUNSELING AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES 3. DEVELOP YOUTH CHARACTER & THEIR INNATE POTENTIALS 4. PROVIDE CLEARINGHOUSE SERVICES ON YOUTH EDUCATIONAL AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 5 COLLABORATE WITH EMPOWERMENT AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS TO TRAIN THE YOUTH ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:- CYNTHIA UKWU

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A cross-section of participants at the FEHN forum

FEHN moves to broker peace through training on ethnic harmony Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The conference hall of Limeridge Hotel in Lekki area of Lagos was on the 8th of September, 2017 filled to the brim by what can be described as strange bed fellows drawn from different ethnic tribes in the country.

In the large open hall, leaders of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Odua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Arewa Youths and ex-agitators of the Niger Delta militants were carefully seated in groups in different corners of the hall talking in low tones. They were waiting for the opening session of the 5-day training organised by Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria (FEHN) for OPC, IPOB, Arewa Members on Ethic Harmony.

Expectedly, the atmosphere was very charged such that any pessimist could start to predict possible fracas within the different ethnic groups following the recent calls made in certain parts of the country few months ago. But the truth was that initiator of the training and Chairman of FEHN, Barrister Allen Onyema, had control of the situation right from the beginning.

Due to the strong fate the US Embassy had in the training programme, they sent the Economic and Political Officer, US Consulate in Lagos, Ms Maria Davydenko to observe the meeting of warring warlords under the same roof. With the arrival of US rep, Chairman of FEHN, Allen Onyema and some US trained conflict resolution specialists, including Charles Alhpin Snr, Dr. Bernard Lafayette of Emory University, Atlanta, USA and other important dignitaries, the atmosphere became relaxed.

Despite fears, Onyema who is deeply rooted in peace making across the country had adequately prepared for the training of the youths. First, he had sent out information to the Presidency and even the Director of Security Services - announcing the big meeting.

Smartly, the FEHN Chairman also divided the training programme into five sections, comprising of Day 1 to Day 5. Day one

was the inauguration of the training; Day 2 was for familiarisation parley; Day 3 was for all participants to meet up their targets. The major target was that each participant was expected to make two friends across other tribes.

For an example, a Hausa youth was expected to make one Igbo friend and a Yoruba friend. Making the friendship was not the only deal. Such friends are expected to be introduced to the organisers; they are also expected to co-habit in one room. Umn! Day 4 was the main day: it was the day all participants were expected to write very rigorous examination which is supposed to be passed by all the 45 Nigerian youths aspiring to travel to the United States of America for further training.

According to Onyema, the certificates issued in the training would be one of the visa requirements at the USA Embassy for visa procurement. Although the exams were not very difficult, but Onyema insisted that any youth that wants to travel to US must pass the Exam.

Speaking on the inauguration day particularly, Onyema warned that until Nigerians fight for each other across ethnic lines, the concept of nationhood will continue to elude the country.

He therefore, pleaded to Nigerians from one part of the country to fight for other Nigerians in other parts of the country so as to engender peace.

“This country will never know peace until we fight for each other. Until we fight for each other, nationhood will elude us,” Onyema said.

The training, solely sponsored by him, he announced, will train 45 members of Oodua People Congress (OPC), Arewa Youths and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on ethnic harmony and how to entrench peace and unity in Nigeria. However, the conspicuous absence of the Niger Delta Militants was obvious and loud.

Onyema revealed that after the training in Nigeria by US based specialists in conflict resolution, the beneficiaries would also

be taken overseas for further training at FEHN’s expense.

He said that the objective of the training is to make the beneficiaries to eschew all those things that create division among ethnic nationalities and to see and help to build Nigeria as one, united entity and also help to galvanise their members to unite and campaign for one united Nigeria.

Onyema who addressed the audience comprising of OPC, Arewa Youths, IPOB leaders, members and other Nigerians said that his Foundation has been promoting peace and unity in Nigeria, an effort started during the Niger Delta militancy, which contributed immensely in quelling the crisis in that part of the country.

On the 5th Day, Onyema who remained focus on the training continued to stress the need for the people - irrespective of their divide, to unite and pursue peace.

“Conflict in itself is not too bad. Indeed, it can be a catalyst for positive change. If conflict is addressed the right way, it is capable of sparking up positive changes,” Onyema told the hot blooded congregation, reminding the audience that the focus of the training was aimed at engendering better ways of doing things, while promoting Pan-Africanism which is expected to bring positive change to the country.

He said further: “I implore eminent Nigerians to play active role in creating wealth in the economy through job creation and empowerment of the youths as this can help address various forms of agitations.

“One of the challenges facing the country is that the rich are investing their monies in other economies and providing jobs for citizens of such economies. If the country needs to progress, the pursuit of peace and justice shouldn’t be left in the hands of government alone, because every Nigerian have a role to play in contributing their quota.

“My belief is that if we achieve peace, there will not be any problem. We need peace and justice in this country and we cannot just leave it to government to handle alone. You don’t need to be a President or

Governor to contribute your quota to bring peace in the community. I’m doing this for the love of my country and ensure that she achieves its potentials. We can only do this if there is peace and justice. We are ready to create a new Nigeria.”

Onyema lamented that Nigerians are tired of the divisions and fighting within ourselves as a nation. “Any injustice we are facing as a nation has to be addressed now; it cannot be allowed to linger on for a longtime. I engaged Nnamdi Kalu and we discussed very well. On my part, I’m helping the Federal Government to engage these agitators to reduce the tensions already created. This is costing a lot of money, but it is done for the pursuit of peace and justice,” he said.

Assuring he has no political motive for this sacrifice, the FEHIN Chairman said he is doing this for the course of humanity.

“I’m not interested in politics; I’m doing this for humanity. Injustice should not be allowed to linger for a longtime, but should be addressed, and the way it is tackled is very important.

“Everybody must not be a political leader to contribute to the development of the country. Recently I wrote to the state security service and I told them to please give me permission to engage the Arewa Youths and IPOB. That I believe from my position of expertise in conflict management, that I could handle these people. I know that we can make them come together and embrace peace and that I what we are working on now, which I know we will realise to strengthen the unity of Nigeria,” he added.

One of the US trained conflict resolution specialist, Dr. Bernard LaFayette, in his contribution, said the training is a right step in the right direction. “Participants of this programme will never remain the same after the 5-Day period. It portends all-roundsuccess, and I have absolute confidence in the initiator, Onyema and the programme generally; that is why I am part of the programme,” he said.

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L-R: Chief of Staff to the Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu; Deputy Governor of Benue State, Mr. Benson Abounu; Governors Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna); Mohammed Abubakar (Bauchi); Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu; Celebrant/APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; his wifeVictoria; Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje; former Governor of Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo; FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello; a guest and Director-General, Voice of Nigeria, Mr Osita Okechukwu, at the 78th Birthday Ceremony of Chief Odigie-Oyegun in Abuja... on Sunday.

NDDC, Shell prepare to commission Ogbia-Nembe Road

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), have set machinery in motion to complete and commission the 25.7-kilometre Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State.

This was stated by the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, during a courtesy visit on him by Nembe leaders of thought at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt.

He told leaders of the Nembe Se Congress that the Commission would soon

put finishing touches on the road to get it ready for commissioning. According to him, “our projection is that by November, the project will be fully completed and commissioned.”

He added: “The OgbiaNembe Road is very important to the Board and Management of the NDDC. It is key because it is the hallmark of our partnership with Shell. We must ensure that this project is completed to serve as a flagship for other collaborations.”

The NDDC Chief Executive Officer said that with the Ogbia-Nembe Road experience, the Commission had entered into several

other partnerships, including the one with the Ondo State Government for the construction of the 50-kilometre Akodo-Araromi/ Ibeju-Lekki Road, connecting Ondo and Lagos states.

Ekere said that the Commission had started discussions with SETRACO, the contractor for the Ogbia-Nembe Road, to resume work at the site as soon as possible. “They had complained that their major concern was the weather. They don’t want to asphalt during the rainy season. So, they are waiting for the rains to subside before remobilizing to site to complete the remaining

section,” he said.

On the extension of the road from Nembe to Brass, he said that the Federal Government had shown a very serious interest in it and the NDDC was being hampered by the availability of funds. “When our funding improves, we will take on the project,” he assured.

Ekere noted that NDDC was saddled with huge liabilities and thus, efforts were being made to reduce the number of on-going projects. He added: “We have reduced the number of new projects in our budgets to enable us compete on-going ones. We have

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tried to prioritize them to enable us deliver on the more critical ones.”

Earlier, the Vice Chairman of the Nembe Se Congress, Dr. Ebinyo YoungDede, told the NDDC boss that they were eagerly waiting for the completion of the Ogbia-Nembe Road and the commencement of work on the Nembe-Brass section.

Dr. Young-Dede said they were at NDDC to also discuss details of making the Nembe-Brass Road project a reality, stating that benefits from the project were enormous and were bound to stimulate development

in the remotest parts of the Niger Delta region.

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Buhari in New York for UN General Assembly Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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President, Muhammadu Buhari, has departed Abuja for New York, to join other world leaders at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, (UNGA)72.

The President’s aircraft left on Sunday morning at exactly 10:45 am, from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Before the President’s arrival at the airport, the Presidential Guard was already on standby at the Presidential Wing of the Airport along-side other ministers.

Also on board with the President are the Governors of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, Abubakar Yari of Zamfara and Dave Omahi of Ebony states as well as

the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina.

Buhari was seen off by his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Governor of Gombe state, Ibrahim Dankwambo and the FCT Minister.

He will join other world leaders at the welcoming reception to be hosted by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and also hold a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe.

The President is also expected to hold a lunch meeting with President of the United States of America, Donald Trump along with other world leaders.

According the Presidency, the Nigeria will also participate in high-level meetings on ‘Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Mo-

mentum for Change,’ the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, and a high-level event organised by the African Union under its Theme of the Year: ‘Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action,’ among others.

“Nigeria’s commitment to global peace, security and development will also be reaffirmed and where necessary, the need for increased international cooperation in the fight against corruption,” the statement added.

“Other priorities for the Nigerian delegation at UNGA 72 include strengthening human rights institutions; the rule of law; support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a result of terrorist acts and recent

flooding, and mitigating the effects of Climate Change.”

The Daily Times recalls that earlier this week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffery Onyeama had said the country’s focus at the meeting will be on terrorism and the repatriation of stolen funds.

The Presidency also confirmed this in the statement issued on Friday, saying, “The Nigerian delegation will also canvass the support of UN member states for the Buhari Administration’s efforts towards combatting illicit financial flows in order to foster sustainable development.”

After the UNGA, President Buhari will travel through London on his way back, according to the Presidency.

Senator accuses FG of double standard over declaration of IPOB as terrorist group Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe national leader,

South-South, of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Senator Roland Owie, has faulted the decision of the President Muhammadu Buhariadministration to declare the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist group, saying it smacks of double standard.

Owie pointed out that the Buhari administration was not walking the way of justice and equity; otherwise, it should immediately declare Fulani herdsmen, who have continued to kill and maim innocent Nigerians in the North Central and Southern parts of Nigeria, as a terrorist group.

According to him, “Now that IPOB has been declared ‘Terrorist group’, President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government of Nigeria should immediately declare Fulani herdsmen, ‘Terrorist group’.”

Owie, in a statement yesterday, said that President Buhari has been mismanaging the affairs of the nation and has continued to pretend that “all is well.”

According to him, “I

urge President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to walk the way of justice and equity in handling the affairs of Nigeria and stop pretending that all is well.

“The gravest mistake of non-equitable administrations all over the world is the denial of wrongdoings on their part. Unfortunately for such administrations, they forget that God cannot be mocked.”

Owie stated that everyone should all realise that when those who are supposed to govern well, decide to be “unjust, unfair, and discriminate, they set themselves against God,” pointing out that severe consequences must follow.

He therefore counseled that governments should be just and equitable in order to please God and man, stressing that if they are not, they do not only become irresponsible, but also, history would not forgive their imprudence and posterity will judge their mistakes.

According to him, “Gravitation will help a person if he builds the side of his house straight and plumb; but gravitation will oppose him and make his house fall down if he builds it out of plumb.”

Police in Ondorescue abducted groom, other kidnap victims ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏThe Ondo state po-

L-R: General Manager, Oyo State Agriculture Credit Corporation, Chief Bode Raji; Senior Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor on Agriculture, Sakirudeen Fajinmi and Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Prof. Segun Adekunle, during a forum organised by Oyo State Government on Youth Empowerment Project on Agriculture in Ibadan, Oyo State… at the weekend.

Gani Adams has no value in Yoruba race–Olanrewaju Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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The national president of Odua People’s

Progressive Congress, Comrade Salami Maroof Olanrewaju, has said that the leader of the Odua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, “has no value in Yoruba culture and is bereft our heritage.”

Olanrewaju, who made this commendation while speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, said that the fed-

eral government must be lauded for destruction of the insurgents based and signaling the defeat of Boko Haram in Borno state.

He explained that during the Presidential Campaign in 2015, the president had pledged to defeat Boko Haram within six month, noting that at last the Nigeria Army has finally deciminated.

Olarenwaju gave kudos to the military personnel for crushing the insurgents, adding the

not relent their efforts as to finally defeat Boko Haram in Nigeria.

He stated that Odua Peoples Congress will continue to partner with security agents to ensure the reminants Ipob members not to infiltrate the society.

He called on general public to be very vigilant with those coming in and out of their areas so as not to allow the fleeing insurgents to hibernate.

The state president, who bemoaned the divi-

sive tendencies of Otunba Gani Adams, noted that the attitude of the National Coordinator negates the principle on which the Odua Peoples Congress was formed.

He lamented that a tree does not make a forest, saying that Gani Adams has seen himself as Lord and fighting everybody around him.

He disclosed that very soon there will be change of baton at the national hierarchy of the organisation for betterment of Yoruba race.

lice said it has rescued an abducted groom, Moses Yakubu, who was kidnapped last week by some suspected gunmen.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Femi Joseph, revealed this to journalists in Akure on Sunday.

Mr. Joseph explained that Yakubu was rescued inside the forest allegedly being used as hideout by the kidnappers in the Oba Akoko area of the state at the weekend.

He disclosed that the groom was freed alongside his best friend, Mark Yinusa, by the security operatives from the den of the kidnappers.

He added that the rescued victims have been

united with their various families, noting that the police will continue to perform its job.

“They have been rescued by our men inside the Oba Akoko bush although we are currently on the trail of the suspects. Let me assure you that we shall get them.”

The Daily Times recalled that Mr. Yakubu was kidnapped last weekend while on his way to an engagement ceremony with his fiancée in Akure, the Ondo state capital.

He was abducted on the rough road of Akunnu in the Akoko North East Local Government Area of the the state.

The victim, together with his friends and some family members, were traveling to Akure from Kogi state for the wedding event when they were abducted.

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All stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency Report illiam Troost-Ekong was delighted to net his maiden goal in the colours of Bursaspor in their 4-2 road win over Yeni Malatyaspor on match day five in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.

The central defender, making his

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Troost-Ekong pleased with 5th career goal fifth straight start in the Turkish top-flight, blasted home a loose ball in the 12th minute to open the scoring for his team.

Writing on Twitter, the former Netherlands youth-teamer stated : ‘’All Glory to God! So happy my first goal for @BursasporSk’’.

As a defender for club and coun-

try, Troost-Ekong’s main job description is to stop the opponents from scoring, but he has added goals to his games in recent seasons.

The 24-year-old has written his name on the scoresheet five times since he netted his first professional goal against Aalesunds FK on March 19, 2016.

Ekong and international teammate Mikel Agu went the distance against Yeni Malatyaspor.

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Yusuf to make changes against BLACK STARS

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oach Salisu Yusuf has told reporters he would certainly make changes in the Super Eagles’ line –up as the three –time African champions look forward to a must-win encounter against Ghana’s Black Stars in the WAFU Cup of Nations on Monday.

The fierce rivals clash at the Cape Coast Stadium starting from 6pm (7pm Nigeria time) with contrasting pictures in their heads before kick –off.

Hosts Ghana are comfortable and already have a ticket into the semi finals with six points from their first two matches in the group phase, while the Eagles have only two points and must win to be sure of a place in the last four.

Ghana’s six points have come from wins over Guinea and Mali, who both drew with Nigeria and thus have a point each, but a win for either team (Guinea/Mali) in their game that will run simultaneously at the Ndoum Stadium will knock the Super Eagles out of the running if they fail to defeat Ghana.

“It is a must-win game; we are certainly aware of that. Definitely, we will look at making a few changes because this is one match we must show character and efficiency at the rear, and middle and the fore. Not only must we avoid defeat; we must win to make progress in the championship. That demands absolute seriousness and diligence and only the best legs will do.”

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WAFU: It’s end of the road for Eagles – Ghana coach

G Falconets Celebrate a goal against Tanzania

U-20 Female World Cup: Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroun thrash opponents

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igeria, Ghana and Cameroon confirmed their superiority with convincing wins in the First Round first leg matches of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018 qualifiers over the weekend.

Cameroon were the biggest winners thanks to a 9-0 drubbing of Guinea away in Conakry on Saturday whilst Nigeria made light work of Tanzania with a 3-0 win in Benin City. Earlier on Friday, Ghana’s Black Princesses proved too strong for host Algeria, handing them a 5-0 beating in Algiers.

The results put the trio in a good stead as far as places at the penultimate round of the African qualifiers are concerned.

3SC goes into relegation

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badan-based club 3SC were relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday after Wikki Tourists defeated Gombe United 2-0.

On the final day of the NPFL season, 3SC suffered a two-nil defeat to Niger Tornadoes and had to rely on results elsewhere to stay in the elite division and especially from Gombe United versus Wikki Tourists.

The Gombe United versus Wikki game was aban-

doned due to crowd trouble after the home team conceded through Chigozie Maurice’s own goal on 23 minutes.The League Management Company (LMC) then sanctioned Gombe United for the breach of league rules that included a two-season ban on their Pantami Stadium and N7 million and ordered that the abandoned game resume from the point of discontinuation with the same scoreline at a neutral venue, the El-Kanemi Sports Complex, Maiduguri.

hana coach Maxwell Konadu has turned his attention to the derby clash against Nigeria on Monday, September 18 after his side booked an early semifinal qualification berth at the 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations.

The Black Stars edged the Eagles of Mali 1-0 at the Cape Coast Stadium on Saturday, September 16 to make it two straight wins in Group A as they maintained top spot.

Midfielder Winful Cobbinah scored a superb goal in the 73rd minute after cutting onto his left foot on the right wing before slamming in powerfully past goalkeeper Diarra Djigui from 22-yards out.

Speaking after the match Konadu insists that he was going to play his best side and down Nigeria in their last Group A match despite having already qualified for the semifinals.

“We started well against Mali but it wasn’t the best, but we managed to sail past our first opponents Gambia, then Guinea and now Mali,” said the Black Stars coach.

“Coming to the Group stage, we managed to play better than we did in the first match and today again against Mali the boys proved that they are a very difficult side to beat. “They did their best for us and we can only thank them and urge them on to keep pushing.

“Now that we have qualified already we know how to meet Nigeria. We know matches between these two countries are always very difficult.

“So we are going to approach that match with all seriousness. I think we will use all the arsenals we have to go past Nigeria. We know they are a very good side.”

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eal Madrid have announced fullback Dani Carvajal is the latest player to sign a new deal with the Liga champions.

The contract will see the right-back remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the 2021-22 season.

A product of the club’s academy, Carvajal re-joined Madrid for a reported €6.5 million at the beginning of the 2013-14 campaign after impressing in a lone sea-

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son at Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

The 25-year-old has been a regular presence under Zinedine Zidane and has gone on to win 13 caps for Spain since debuting in 2014.

Carvajal follows fellow full-back Marcelo and star midfielder Isco in inking a new deal with Los Blancos.

Carvajal

Luiz sees red as Gunners hold Blues to a draw

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avid Luiz was sent off in the closing stages as Arsenal held Chelsea to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Both sides were left to rue missed first-half opportunities in a match between two London rivals that failed to catch fire.

The Gunners had the better of the opening half and should have gone into the break ahead when Aaron Ramsey hit the post and Alexandre Lacazette somehow fired over from the close-range rebound.

Chelsea had earlier missed a one-on-one opportunity from Pedro, who was foiled by Petr Cech.

The second half lacked the excitement of the first and the introductions of Eden Hazard and Alexis Sanchez from the two substitutes’ benches did not provide the desired spark.

And David Luiz saw red for a high challenge on Sead Kolasinac with three minutes remaining, marking the third straight match Chelsea have had a player sent off against Arsenal and rounding off a poor performance from Antonio Conte’s men.

Chelsea’s run of five straight home league wins over Arsenal is ended by the draw, which leaves the champions three points behind Manchester City.

Arsenal have now won just two of their first five league games this season. The point means they remain three adrift of their rivals and six off Manchester City at the top, having now gone 14 matches without beating a top-six team away from home in the top flight.

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Coutinho breaks silence on failed Barca move

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hilippe Coutinho admitted that he was interested in moving to Barcelona, but vowed to give his all for Liverpool after a move to Camp Nou failed to materialise. Barca had a heavy war chest at their disposal following the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record move and the Liga giants eyed Coutinho as a target to help fill his Brazilian compatriot’s void. The Reds rejected a series of bids from Barca, though, with Coutinho reportedly handing in a transfer request to try and force through a move to Camp Nou. Barca suggested the Reds wanted €200m for the 25-year-old, a figure they were unwilling to meet –

instead opting to purchase Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund for an initial €105m.

Coutinho finally made his first Liverpool appearance of the season as a substitute in the Champions League 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Wednesday and started against Burnley in the Premier League three days later.

And, although he remains focused on life at Anfield, the playmaker has opened up about his failed switch.

“What happened was a job offer and, in life, sometimes you get interested, sometimes you don’t, and in my case, as everybody knows, I got interested, my family too,” he told ESPN Brazil after Saturday’s 1-1 draw.

I’m not Messi, Dybala insists after stunning hat trick Dybala

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aulo Dybala insists he should not be compared to Lionel Messi following his spectacular hat-trick for Juventus against Sassuolo.

The 23-year-old took his tally to eight goals in four Serie A games this season as he inspired the champions to a 3-1 win in Reggio Emilia on Sunday.

Dybala has often been likened to Messi and has even been linked with a move to Barcelona to join up with his compatriot with a view to becoming his long-term successor as the Catalans’ number 10.

While he is not unhappy to be talked about alongside his Argentina team-mate, Dybala says he wants to forge his own legacy in football.

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Obiano meets Muslim AT2 community, reassures on security

Speaker tasks wealthy Anambra indigenes on education dev’t

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Non-indigenes in Anambra decry discriminatory policies ÏÏÏState have sent warning sig-

The Igwe of Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Alex Onyido (middle) with members of his cabinet during the New yam festival of the community recently .

Nov guber poll: Anambra can’t be handed over to politicians without managerial skill –Umeh

Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano Campaign Organisation for November18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Victor Umeh, has said the state would not be handed over to people who do not have administrative acumen and requisite experience to run it.

Cheif Umeh, who spoke at a recent public function in Awka, said people should ignore politicians who lack the managerial ability to administer a state like Anambra, rather they should queue behind the incumbent governor who, he said, has the required credentials to tackle the problems confronting the state.

Umeh, who is the immediate past national chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), described Governor Obiano as a God-sent leader who within three years in office warmed his way into the heart of the people of the state through his superlative perfor-

mance in virtually all the sectors.

The APGA chieftain said due the performance of Governor Obiano, he deserved not only a second term, but a united front to enable him consolidate on the gains of his administration, noting that no amount of blackmail on the Governor can deter him from continuing in his good works.

According to Umeh,”the grace that was available for the former Governor of the state, Mr. Peter Obi ( from Anambra Central) to do eight years, that same grace shall be available to Governor Willie Obiano (Anambra North) and he will do eight years” On his part, the Senior Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Governor, Mr. Primus Odili, who is also the Secretary, Obiano Campaign Organisation, thanked the Governor for his generosity and foresight in leading the state.

He said that APGA remains the only party in Anambra State with genuine concern for citizens’ welfare and enjoined the people of state to eschew rancour but to continue in their unalloyed support for

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the present administration in the state as more development awaits them.

He advised politicians in APGA and within the Government to

be rather concerned in working for the success of the current in administration as the Governor’s second term agenda was not negotiable.

APC primary, caricature of gender equality –Women politics was not like regular male ÏÏÏSome women in Abuja have de-

scribed the recent primary election of All Progressives Congress (APC) for forthcoming governorship poll in Anambra State as “caricature of 35 per cent Affirmative Action for Women.’’

It would be recalled that in the primary election contested by 12 aspirants, the only female among them, Ms Adaobi Uchegbu, got only one vote.

It is believed that the vote scored by the lady may have come from her.

The winner of the election, Mr. Tony Nwoye, had 2,146 votes.

In separate interviews, the women, who acknowledged that some delegates at the primary election were females deplored their “refusal’’ to vote for Uchebgu, “their own’’.

They said that the action of the female delegates undermined the concept of gender equality, especially in politics.

One of them, Mrs. Ogome Ukpe, said women needed to realise that

and female relationship where “you protect your territory, not letting any other woman to come close.”

Ukpe said that women must wake up to the fact that politics was a game of number, and that with a united front, they could bring the dynamic power in them into nation-building.

According to her, women have made remarkable and significant impact in sports and other sectors but not so much has been achieved in politics.

“If women are able to support themselves, the men will have no choice than to recognise them as a force to partner, and that is only when much will be achieved by women in politics,” she said.

In her part, Ms Faith Nwadishi, a member of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) said that the outcome of the primary election was unfortunate and heartbreaking.

nals to the political parties and their candidates contesting the November 18, 2017 governorship election that they will support only the party and the candidate that gives favourable and beneficial policies towards them.

The Non-Indigenes in Anambra State, who lamented the huge discriminatory policies against them by successive governments in the state, said it would not be too big a favour if any of these parties picked one of them as running mate.

Addressing newsmen during the weekend in Onitsha, the National Coordinator of The Assembly of Concerned NonIndigenes Residents in Anambra State, Hon. Ibuchim Ezekwelu (JP), said this will go a long way to assuage the feelings non-indigenes.

He said: “Apart from political appointments like commissioners, Special Advisers and other aides, we expect that the incoming government will provide a level playing ground for everybody who wish to participate in any field of endeavour in the state”.

“Traders should be allowed to choose their leaders, members of every church organisations should be left alone to elect any person they wish to lead them.

Keke, Okada riders, commercial bus drivers, artisans, and other professional associations must be allowed to elect anyone of their members they chose to lead them without governmental interference”.

He also demanded that for those of them who are contractors and consultants that they must be treated equally like their Anambra State counterparts, saying that punitive transfers of civil servants and teachers because they are non-indigenes must stop.

“Let scholarships be given to our children also meritoriously.

Some of our members who are due for principals of their various schools should be accorded such rights and privileges. Those who have been denied promotions should be promoted. Those who wish to contest for any post, be it councillorship, chairmen of Local Governments, market associations, House of Assembly or national elections should be allowed and encouraged to do so, And if they win, they should not be denied or rigged out,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

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Anambra guber: APC groups petition appeals panel committee Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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Bishop Ezeokafor of Awka Catholic Diocese (middle) cutting the yam to herald the celebration of the new yam festival in the diocese recently. He is flanked by other priests in the diocese.

Obiano meets Muslim community, reassures on security Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Muslim community in Anambra State has been assured of adequate protection against any external invasion, as they would continue to enjoy the peace attracted by the present administration.

The assurance was given at a meeting between the state government and the Muslim community held at the Government House, Awka recently.

The meeting attracted Muslims across the state, traditional rulers and government officials.

Addressing them, the State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, explained that the essence of the meeting was to strengthen the robust relationship between the state government and non-indigenes, especially the Muslim community.

Governor Obiano, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Greg Obi, said the state

had been enjoying economic stability as a result of the peace and security attracted by the present administration.

According to Governor Obiano “Anambra will continue to be peaceful and secured. You are assured that your life and investments in the state are highly secured. But I urge you to report any clandestine or suspicious activity for immediate attention.”

In his remark, the traditional ruler of Aguleri, HRH Igwe Christopher Idigo, said: “Nigeria belongs to everybody and it is important that we build on such platform to achieve unity of purpose. I urge you to maintain peaceful relationship with the traditional rulers in your various communities.”

Igwe Idigo, who warned against utterances that would ignite violence and distort the peace in the state, charged herdsmen to avoid destroying people’s farm, and pay compensation when needed.

On his part, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Moslem Religion, Alhaji Garba Haruna, commended the leadership qualities of Governor Obi-

ano, saying the governor had shown them unprecedented love and always involved them in decision making.

He called for maximum support for continuity to ensure for peaceful co-existence.

Equally, the Sarkin Fulani in Anambra State, Alhaji Gidado Sadiq, noted that “Governor Obiano has exposed us to true meaning of governance, different from what we experience in other states. His administration is associated with peace, love and security. We are happy to be in Anambra this time. “ Also, the leader of Hausa Community in Onitsha, Alhaji Iliasu Imam and Oba Yoruba in Onitsha, Alhaji Abdulsahman Sabairu III, urged the Anambra people to reciprocate the love by supporting Governor’s second term bid, to continue attracting developments in the state.

Traditional Ruler of Awka, HRH, Igwe Gibson Nwosu, commended the Hausa community for their cooperation and pledged to sustain regular meetings with them for engender harmonious relationship.

Nov 18 guber poll: I’ll give youths, women sense of hope, PRP candidate assures ÏÏÏThe Governorship candidate of

the People Redemption Party (PRP) in November 18, 2017 Governorship election, Mr. Steven Onourah Mbah, has said that he entered into the race to give youths and women of the state a sense of hope.

Mbah, who spoke to newsmen in Awka, the state capital recently, said he will create opportunity for collective prosperity of the people of the state if elected.

Mbah, a pharmacist turned politician, said under his watch, youth restiveness and other related crimes in the entire state will be a thing of the past as he will work hard to restore the people’s hope to achieve a more meaningful life.

He promised to run a government of inclusiveness that will involve the youths, women, and various organisations, religious and traditional

leaders who will serve as the major decision makers of the state.

He said: “A leader, before you deal with any problem, you must first have a good understanding of it. I know my people, I know the problem of the people and I know how to handle it. I am a grassroot person and I know with the support of the leaders of thought, the right thing will be done. Before any decision is taken, any project is executed, I will call everybody, bring it on board and discuss it with them, then take it back to my executive for execution, so that the pulse of the people will be properly felt and ensure they are all involved”.

He promised to make welfare the people the fulcrum of his government by establishing skill acquisition centres for women and youths in all the three senatorial zones of

the state.

Talking about the crisis that rocked the party primary which produce him as the party flag bearer, Mbah denied any knowledge of the crisis resulting from the primary, saying that what happened that day was normal in politics, as aggrieved people would always want to look for opportunities to vent their grievances.

“I was there, but there was no problem. The primary was held, it is normal for people to be aggrieved, but there was nowhere a candidate was imposed on anybody,” Mbah said.

He explained that there are two ways candidates emerge in their party primary, saying that the party constitution states that it is either direct or indirect primary.

groups of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have petitioned the appeals panel committee of the party over the controversies surrounding the party’s Anambra governorship primary election which produced Hon Tony Nwoye as the flag bearer for the November 18, 2017 governorship election in the state.

In two separate petitions signed

by Mr. Ifeka Egbunike, State coordinator of All Progressives Congress Youth Network and Emmanuel Sawyer, National Secretary of All Progressives Congress Front, they noted that the television stations authorised to cover the August 26 governorship primary election of Anambra State chapter of APC failed to cover the accreditation and voting process, but focused on the collation and release of results to authenticate the actual accredited voters of the primary.

Senator Andy Ubah representing Anambra South in the petition questioned declaration of Hon. Tony Nwoye as the winner of the APC primary in the state, adding that the primary election “was marred by gangsterism, criminal duplication and wanton irregularities.”

Uba prayed the appeal committee of the party to declare him the rightful winner of the primary on the grounds that he proved beyond all reasonable doubts, instances of delegates swapping and use of thugs by his rival, adding that the fact that he polled the highest number of votes qualifies him to fly the APC flag for the November 18 governorship poll.

In the document made available to The Anambra Times, he stated that after the conclusion of the exercise, the national headquar-

ters of the party refrained from submitting the name of Hon. Tony Nwoye, who was returned as winner of the primary, owing to claims of manipulations and other complaints by aggrieved stakeholders.

In the petition dated August 27, 2017 and addressed to the chairman of the appeal committee, Senator Uba declared: “It is my duty and responsibility to point out sharp practices and irregularities which marred the just concluded primary election.

“It is on record that during the accreditation of delegates, which took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Hon. Tony Nwoye, brought in members of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) into the arena. The thugs/ NANS members chased away the authentic delegates the moment their names were mentioned for accreditation and in the place of the authentic delegates, the thugs entered as delegates.”

Uba explained that having entered the vehicle, the pseudo delegates were eventually conveyed to the Women Development Centre, Awka, the venue of the actual voting, stressing that “it is therefore, these thugs/members of NANS who masqueraded as authentic delegates that actually voted in favour of Hon. Tony Nwoye.”

The petitioner further alleged that after the full accreditation of delegates in Alex Ekwueme Square, Hon. Nwoye, working in concert with some local government chairmen of the party, paid off most of the delegates, especially elderly people and women, upon which he said the delegates surrendered their delegate tags to them and in turn, received sums ranging from N20, 000 to N50, 000, with tags handed over to nonmembers of the party imported for the nefarious deal.

Nov guber poll: PDP appeal panel upholds Obaze’s candidature

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mittee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic People (PDP) has upheld the primary election that produced Mr. Oseloka Obaze as the party’s flag bearer for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 18, 2017.

The PDP Head of Publicity Division, Chinwe Nnorom, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Caretaker Appeal Panel on Saturday in Abuja.

Nnorom said the committee upheld Oseloka’s candidacy having critically examined all the petitions validly filed before it.

She said appeals for the August 28 governorship primaries were heard on September 12 at the PDP National Secretariat, Abuja by the panel chaired by its National Chairman, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi.

“To this end, the Leadership enjoins all party members and sup-

porters in Anambra, especially the aspirants, to put the issues regarding the Primary Election before, during and after behind them.

“We should work together as one indivisible family ahead of the November 18 governorship election,” he said.

Recall that some of the aspirants on the primary election day staged a protest at the venue of the party’s primaries in Anambra State over alleged unwillingness of the party to listen to their complaints.

Some of the aspirants were Chairman, Capital Oil, Ifeanyi Uba, Sen. Stella Oduah, former Minister of Aviation, Mr. John Emeka and a member of the House of Representatives, Lynda Ikpeazu.

Oduah, who withdrew from the primary election cited imposition of candidates on the party for her action.

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Bishop Ezeokafor celebrates New Yam festival John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏAwka

Diocesan priests, religious, out-going and in-coming episcopal household recently filed out at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral’s refectory to witness the celebration of Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor’s annual Iwaji or celebration of the new yam.

The visibly happy priests were seen in their numbers adorning all manner of traditional attires.

Speaking immediately after cutting the roasted new yam and declaring it open for consumption, the chief shepherd of Awka Diocese expressed gratitude to God for his mercies and good health and for allowing them to participate in another round of iwaji celebration.

Bishop Ezeokafor, who described yam as the king of all crops, said the period of iwaji was actually a period of thanksgiving to God for His benevolence and for granting the farmers bountiful harvest, noting that he (Bishop Ezeokafor) would continue to appreciate culture and tradition which he described as Igbos’ identity.

The Catholic prelate, who ate the roasted yam with well garnished local sauce in the full glare of those who came to celebrate with him, urged Ndigbo to uphold their cultural heritage, noting that it was only an insane fellow and dimwit that would undermine their culture.

The man of God announced that the celebration at the cathedral would be carried out simultaneously in all the parishes in Awka Diocese, noting that he was not alone in the celebration.

The Local Ordinary flanked by the Awka Diocesan Chancellor, Very Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Chidume; his secretary, Rev. Fr. Dr. Michael Monwe; Cathedral Administrator, Very Rev. Fr. Matthew Attansey; and Msgr. J.P.C. Nzomiwu, said he saw nothing wrong in people celebrating their culture, provided it was not done in a fetish way.

Bishop Ezeokafor called on government at all levels to give culture a facelift by providing incentives and also to pay adequate attention to the celebrants.

Meanwhile, Bishop Ezeokafor on the occasion received the 2017/2018 episcopal household seminarians (Three senior and nine junior seminarians).

This was even as the diocese appreciated the out-gone seminarians who served in the year 2016/2017 with gifts and cash items approved

by Bishop Ezeokafor.

The out-gone seminarians are as follows: Seniors - Anthony Nwokeocha (Secretariat); Paschal Okekeazi (CADADD); Juniors - Augustine Amaduche; Livinus Ezeigwe; John Kennedy Ezeifediba; Celestine Neme; Donald Umeozulu; Jude Orizu; Thomas Okete; Cletus Nwafor and Ikeotuonye Anthony.

Newly received seminarians are as follows: Seniors- Izuchukwu Nichodemus (Secretariat); Nwobodo Peter (CADADD) Ezeamachi Siriacus (Cathedral Parish); Juniors - Ezeanya Callistus; Okeke Hyginus; Nwolisa Augustine; Obiefuna Henry; Ezeokafor Jude; Okeke Vitalis; Onoammadu Augustine; Uzoeghe Fredkenneth and Ekekorah Augustine.

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Speaker tasks wealthy Anambra indigenes on education dev’t Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏ The Speaker, Anambra State

House of Assembly, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu, has urged wealthy indigenes of the state to support education development.

Maduagwu made the call when the management, staff and students of Martina Chinyere Enidom Education Foundation paid her a courtesy call on Friday in Awka.

She said that for education to attain the desired height, there must be synergy between government and the public.

The speaker noted that the state was recording good results in external examinations and educational competitions due to the giant strides of Governor Willie Obiano in the sector.

She said that all hands must be on deck in Education funding as the government alone could undertake the task.

She thanked her visitors for the achievements of the foundation.

Maduagwu commended the proprietor of the school for investing in education and urged other wealthy Anambra people to emulate such investment path.

“The wealthy Anambra people should set up education foundation that will assist brilliant but less opportuned children to go to school.

“By providing scholarship, entrepreneurial skills and funds to these indigent but intelligent children in the state, you will end up keeping your treasure in heaven,’’ she said.

Earlier, the chairman of the Foundation, Mr. Paul Enidom, expressed his desire to work with the

assembly and lovers of education in meeting the objectives of the organisation.

He said that providing scholarship, entrepreneurial skills and funds to indigent intelligent youths in the state remained the foundation’s focus.

Enidom said that excellence and core positive values were prerequisites for its beneficiaries.

In a remark, Mr. Charles Ezeani, member, representing Anaocha II Constituency, commended the group for its genuine efforts towards education development in the state.

Ezeani gave an assurance that the foundation, located in his constituency, would continue to impact positively on the children of the state.

Interfact splashes N82m on 40 youths ÏÏÏInterfact

Beverages has splashed N82 million on 40 youths from South East, Benue, Delta and Edo states to set up their own businesses as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Investment (CRI).

The first two winners, Ekwueme David and Ezeobi Ositadinma, got the highest amount of N10 million each.

Others recipients who included 12 girls got between N1 million and N3 million each.

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, who graced the occasion, congratulated the beneficiaries and urged them to utilise the money and the skill they have learnt to ensure that they succeed in area of investment they have chosen.

Obiano lauded the company for the gesture towards the youths and charged other companies in the state to emulate them so as to create more opportunity for the youths.

He said: “This is unique. I commend the company. I am very happy. They started pro-

duction in 2012 and they are now the second in the country, producing 2.7 hectolitres”.

Obiano said he was not happy with the company because of what they have done but because they are creating more jobs for the youths, saying the company has concluded agreement with Songhai Delta to set up sorghum farm in Igbariam, Anambra East Local Government of the state, which he said, will create at least 2,000 jobs for young people.

The chairman of Interfact Hero’s Foundation, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, said 5,000 young people applied for the entrepreneurial programme this year as against 1,700 who applied in 2016, which was the maiden edition and N50 million was given out to 24 persons from South East.

But this year, said the monarch, the foundation extended the programme to include young people from Benue, Edo and Delta states.

The monarch urged the beneficiaries to redouble their ef-

Cross section of Muslim faithful during their meeting with Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, at Government House, Awka...recently

INEC to engage 20,000 personnel for Anambra governorship election ÏÏÏThe Independent National Elec-

toral Commission (INEC) says it will engage no fewer than 20,000 personnel for the conduct of November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, disclosed this at the commencement of a two-day workshop for the Civil Society Situation Room on Thursday in Awka, the state capital.

Nkwachukwu said that the workshop was to equip civil societies to know their roles during the election, adding that the commission had commenced training of the personnel.

He said that the workshop was targeted at providing platform for the societies to interface with INEC management to look at previous elections and making effective plans for

the successful conduct of the next election.

He revealed that 35 candidates from various registered political parties would contest the governorship poll, but said that some of the parties conducted their primaries without the presence of INEC officials.

Nkwachukwu said that some possible factors that may constitute challenges for the smooth conduct of the election, but assured that the commission was working hard to address such issues.

Earlier, the Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Mr. Clement Nwankwo, described the Anambra State governorship election as crucial and appealed for cooperation of all for its success.

Nwankwo said that the election would not only serve as a test-run to the 2019 general elections, but would send a signal on the advancement of

the nation’s democracy.

He used the opportunity to caution on the deployment of the military in the South-East and during the election, saying “such might scare the electorate from freely exercising their franchise.’’

“Even though there are threats to disrupt the election, there is also no reason for the military to be deployed during the election in Anambra, because it will obviously scare away voters from participating in the exercise,’’ he said.

He expressed confidence in the ability of INEC to organise a credible, free and fair election in Anambra State.

Nwankwo advised civil society bodies to resist any attempt by politicians to compromise the electoral process, especially by rejecting any form of inducement.

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Ibida lauds Obiano over road construction John Ndu

ÏÏÏThe member representing Njik-

Members of the Assembly of Concerned Non-Indigenes resident in Anambra State after a news briefing in Onitsha recently. In the middle is the National President, Ibuchim Ezekwelum.

ANSG will eliminate maternal, infant mortality –Commissioner Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏThe Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Josephat Akabuike, has said the state government was determined to eliminate maternal and infant mortality in the state.

Akabuike spoke on Wednesday at a programme tagged: “Saving One Million Lives For Results” organised by the Ministry of Health for mis-

sion and private hospitals in Abagana Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

He said that the Willie Obiano-led administration in the state would not only stop at giving quality health services to the people, but ensure that the services were of international standard.

Akabuike, represented by the Director of Medical Services in the ministry, Dr. Ogochukwu John-Ndibe, said that the state government

would partner with the private sector to achieve its set objectives.

He said that the partnership was aimed at giving people in the state quality healthcare.

Akabuike lauded the “Saving One Million Lives for Results” programme for its achievements so far, adding that the state government would always provide the enabling environment.

He urged the participants

to religiously embrace the programme for the overall good of the people.

Dr. Uche Ebo-Obiageli, the state Coordinator of programme, said that it was a Federal Government initiative established to save the country’s health sector in both quantity and quality of services provided.

Ebo-Obiageli said that the main objective of the programme was to save the lives of women and children.

Monarch urges Nigerians to return to Agriculture ÏÏÏThe

traditional ruler of Umuleri in Anambra East Local Government of the Anambra State, Igwe Beneth Izuchukwu Emeka, has advised Nigerians to return back to land so that the country can achieve food sufficiency and economic growth.

Igwe Emeka made the call in an interview with newsmen in his palace during his celebration of this year’s new yam festival recently.

The monarch said the call had become imperative given the importance of agriculture to the socio-economic development of the country, adding that agriculture was a veritable source of overcoming the current recession in

the country.

He said: “There is need for people to embrace agriculture by returning to farms, there is no society that can live comfortably without agriculture”.

Agriculture, he said, is the major source of livelihood of many families and therefore, its importance in the life of a nation cannot be over-emphasised.

According to the traditional ruler, if the youths and other Nigerians go back to the farm, it will not only reduce Nigeria’s overdependence on oil but it will also help to fight poverty, unemployment and the present economic challenges in the country.

Igwe Emeka, however, under-

scored the need for all Nigerians to promote peace across the nation so as to achieve speedy development in the country, adding that peace was the essential requirement for the growth of any nation.

“Our role is to preach peace; we should also ensure that people live in peace and tolerate one another, irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political affiliation. This is because no meaningful development could be achieved in any society without peace, as peace is priceless and non-negotiable; it is the necessary requirement for the development of any nation”, he said.

He commended his people for

the peace in the community and urged them to strive harder to enhance development in the area.

He also advised his subjects and other Nigerians to be lawabiding, while respecting constituted authorities in the interest of peace and national development.

He particularly urged the citizens of Anambra State, as the November 18, 2017 Governorship election draws nearer, to support the candidate that can formulate, implement and deliver good policies and programmes of government to the people in order to bring about the overall development of the state and the country at large.

oka 2 Constituency in the State House of Assembly and the chairman, House Committee on Trade, Commerce, Market and Wealth Creation, Dr. Pete Ibida, has showered encomiums on the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, for the construction of Oye-Agu- Girls’ Secondary School, Abagana, EkeudoNimo-Convent road.

The visibly happy Ibida, who gave the commendation in an exclusive interview with The Anambra Times at the State House of Assembly, said the Anambra number one citizen had given him (Ibida) cause to rejoice, noting that the road when completed would open up the area.

‘Governor Willie Obiano has done noble by awarding that road and also for mobilising the contractor handling the project. That road is so strategic and vital to my people. My constituents have suffered enough untold hardship as a result of the poor condition of the road. Erosion menace within the area has forced some residents to relocate to neighbouring communities where they are now taking refuge. I cannot thank the Governor enough.

“Tell me why I will not campaign vigorously for him in this election.

This is dividend of democracy in action. Obiano has since won my people’s heart with his style of leadership. Each time you beckon on him, he listens. He has taken governance to the next level. One thing I like about him is his humaneness and compassionate way of doing things. Obiano is a leader. We must not fail to vote him again,” Ibida stated.

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said Ezekwelu.

One of the leaders of the Assembly, Onowu Chike Nwizu, said the non-indigenes were asking for their rights since they pay their taxes and contribute to the development of the state, noting that Anambra people have been appointed into key government positions in other states of Nigeria such as Chief George Muoghalu who was a Commissioner in Abia State and Ben Akabueze who was Commissioner for Budget in Lagos State and now in-charge of Budget of the Federation due to the recommendation of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu among others.

Deacon Okon Antai, in his contribution, said they were not just pushing for appointment but for the unity of the country, saying that they will try to take the body to other parts of the country.

Dr. Fabian Chukwuezi, a prominent Laboratory Scientist and a lecturer with Tansian University, representing the professionals in the Assembly, lamented that Nigeria lost the spirit of oneness, unity and accommodation after the civil war, stressing that they were striving to restore that lost glory.

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Ajaokuta: ALSCON, Mining Council urge FG to revitalise firms Ganiyu Obaaro The Federal Government has been urged to speed up the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd and Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), as well as revive several moribund steel plants scattered across the country in a bid to grow the country’s steel sector and promote private sector participation

in Steel development.

The National Council on Mining and mineral Resources Development (NCMMRD), which stated this also urged the government to, as a matter of urgency, compile a nationwide inventory of miners, active mining sites, processing companies, personnel and machinery in order to create an all-encompassing data bank to be used in advising potential inves-

tors and for investment planning.

According to a statement signed

by Mr. Olayinka Oyebode, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and made available to The Daily Times, “The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is to start forwarding the list of licence holders in every state of the Federation to their respective state governments on

quarterly basis for proper documentation.

“These are part of the decisions reached at the three-day maiden meeting of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development (NCMMRD), as contained in the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting.

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L-R: Director and Former Board Chairman, Institute for National Transformation (INT) Prince Tunde Akindele; Director General, International, Institute for National Transformation, Prof. Vincent Anigbogu; Chief of Admin, Institute for National Transformation (INT), International, Mrs. Peggy Anigbogu and Executive Director, Institute for National Transformation (INT), West Africa, Pastor Philip Igbinijesu at the 10th year Anniversary briefing of Institute for National

Fidelity Bank out with ‘Get Alert In Millions Reloaded’ promo Sam Nzeh Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, will beginning today, Monday, September 18, 2017, embark on a road show across the

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

country to promote its ‘Get Alert in Millions Reloaded’ campaign, aimed at encouraging savings culture among Nigerians.

‘Get Alert in Millions Reloaded’, which is the seventh in the series of promotions organised by the bank, will see a total prize money of N110 million given out to winners and begins this month (September 2017) to end in March, 2018.

Speaking at the weekend in Lagos during a press conference heralding the commencement of the savings promo, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo,

said the campaign is to reward customers for their unflinching loyalty and patronage.

Okonkwo, who was represented by the Executive Director, Shared Services & Products, Chijioke Ugochukwu, noted that the promo underscores the bank’s determination to improve the standard of living of its customers even amidst the harsh economic situation in the country.

She explained that the initiative is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) financial inclusion policy to ensure that financial services are available to the unbanked and under-banked

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in Nigeria.

She said that ‘Get Alert In Millions Reloaded’ promo, is the biggest savings initiative run by the Bank, adding, “For the first time in the history of the bank, we will be giving away a grand prize of N10 million among several other mouth-watering prizes. In 2012, we had a Cash & Car Savings promo and we gave out 25 cars and N25 million to mark the Bank’s 25th anniversary.

Speaking in the same vein, the Bank’s Chief Operations & Information Officer, Gbolahan Joshua, posited that the lender’s retail strategy has continued to deliver

Contract breaches, nation’s infrastructure bane Bonny Amadi For investors to adequately take advantage of huge earning opportunities in the country’s infrastructure space, all the parties must adequately adhere to provisions of developmental contracts and sanctions meted out to defaulters.

This was disclosed at the Financial correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) annual workshop in Lagos, as stakeholders were of the consensus that both the government and the private sectors have major roles to place to ensure that Nigeria is rightly positioned to attract global funds to fill the yawning infrastructural gap in the country.

The CEO, African Finance Corporation,(AFC), Mr. Andrew Alli, in his keynote address at the workshop themed: “Financing Nigerian Infrastructure, issues , challenges and options,” said that globally , this is huge fund for investment, but adequate environment must be established to attract such funds.”

Represented at the event by Vice-President, Finance, Head Finance Advisory, Mr. Fola Fagbule, the AFCCEO said that it is always difficult for investments to occur where there are so much restrictions and people don’t keep to contract terms.

He said that such issues are currently evident in the country’s power sector, which though privatised, still encountering multiple challenges in the electricity value chain.

impressive results as savings deposits increased by 3.9 per cent to N161.1bn in June 2017.

Joshua, who attributed this impressive growth to improved gross selling of the Bank’s digital banking products, disclosed that about 30 percent of the Bank’s customers are currently enrolled on its flagship mobile (*770#) and internet banking products.

The Regional Bank Head, Apapa, Obaro Odeghe, who is also the promotion committee chairman, advised the banking public to take advantage of the campaign to open accounts with Fidelity Bank to enjoy the enormous benefits the promo and other services offer.

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FG establishes N27bn debts, unverified N63bn claims on MDAs’ bills Simon Ugwu The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said the federal government through verification could only establish N27 billion from the claims of over N90bn submitted by Distribution Companies (DisCos) as Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) electricity debts, whileN63bn was unverified.

Fashola who spoke at the 19th

power sector meeting in Surulere, Lagos was reacting to reports about the huge debts being owed Egbin power plant.

Blaming the Managing Director of the privatised plant, Dallas Monroe Peavey, the minister said the resolution of debts were priority for his administration. Speaking about the MDAs debts owed before 2017, Fashola said, “He did not also tell them that MDA debts owed to Discos had been verified and instead of claims in excess

of N90 billion submitted as owed by the Federal Government, only about N27bn has been established by verification.

“He did not tell his visitors that resolutions of debts are topical views of our agenda at these monthly meetings,” he noted.

Fashola also said Peavey’s utterances were unfair as his claims did not address the Ministry of Finance’s announcement of a programme to issue promissory notes for inherited debts subject to Par-

liamentary approval.

The minister said Mr. Peavey acted contrary to national interest hinting that he has been traveling often and came in on August 17, 2017 ‘without a record of visa issuance on arrival’.

“I have directed that his matter be referred to the Immigration department for advice on his legal status vis-à-vis a valid visa and work permit. I expect that appropriate action will be taken,” Fashola said.

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between September 12 and 14 in Abuja. The council meeting was chaired by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.”

According to the communiqué, the meeting, which did a comprehensive review of the mining sector, agreed that some major steps must be taken in order to increase the current growth being experienced in the sector.

The statement said that, “The meeting also agreed that there must be synergy between the Federal Government, states and local governments to ensure that the country take full advantage of its vast mineral deposits.

The minister said that, other decisions of the council, include the establishment of a forum of Commissioners responsible for Mineral Resources Development.

This, according to them, would encourage constant feedback engagement with the Federal Government and to monitor progress on areas that have been agreed.

According to the statement, the communique read in part: “Current effort at bringing Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd and Aluminium Smelting Company of Nigeria should be invigorated and every effort should be made by Government to revive Moribund Steel Plants and promote private sector participation in Steel development; “A private sector-driven Single Export Window Policy is recommended. Modalities should be put in place at every exit point and Ports in the country for Quantity and Quality analysis. This will monitor and record all mineral exports and ascertain appropriate royalties and certifications, including the installation of weigh bridges, credible international inspection outfits and the likes.

This will also promptly address the mineral revenue leakage that occurs through the exit Ports.

The minister lauded the Mini Grid regulation recently launched by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) saying it was bearing result of registration and licensing.

He urged stakeholders to cooperate with NERC to fast-track completion of the regulations for metering service providers and eligible customers to help distribute over 6,000 megawatts (mw) electricity now constrained to 4,000mw by distribution issues.

Relief for airlines as Aero set to commence C-Check maintenance Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo A huge relief is underway for airlines in Nigeria and some parts of Africa as the country’s oldest carrier, Aero Contractors has been granted permission to commence C-Checks maintenance on some model of Boeing, the aircraft type that dominate the continent’s skies.

The series includes Boeing 737-300, B737-400 and the B737500, airline operators has close to 30 of such aircraft in their fleet in Nigeria excluding the West Africa sub-region.

The certification is a major feat for the airline and the first by a Nigerian flag carrier haven received an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Agency (NCAA), the same agency that granted the latest certification.

C-Checks are performed approximately every 20–24 months or a specific amount of actual flight hours (FH) or as defined

by the manufacturer. The maintenance check is much more extensive than a B check, requiring a large majority of the aircraft’s components to be inspected.

The check puts the aircraft out of service, and the aircraft must not leave the maintenance site until it is completed. It also requires more space than A and B checks. It is, therefore, usually carried out in a hangar at a maintenance base. The time needed to complete such a check is at least 1–2 weeks and the effort involved can require up to 6,000 man-hours.

Airlines in Nigeria hitherto spent approximately over $1 million to carry out such checks on an aircraft excluding cost of transportation outside the country.

Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Capt. Ado Sanusi told journalists in Lagos that “ we are proud to receive the certification by NCAA to commence this service for airlines across the West Africa sub-region”

SON set prosecute substandard phones dealers, others

By Tony Nwakaegho Following the proliferation of substandard phones, computers and accessories, the Standard Organisation of Nigeria, (SON) has warned fake dealers of the products to desist from the act or face the wrath of the law.

The Director General, SON, Mr. Osita Aboloma, represented by Director Product Certification, SON, Tersoo Orngudwem, while speaking in an interview with the Daily Times during an awareness forum with stakeholders at the Computer Village, Ikeja, on the importance of e-product registration, stated that Smartphones are communication necessity with direct impact in the socio-economic life of the country, but have high risk if not manufactured to desired specifications.

Orngudwem said that the recent influx of substandard phones, computers and accessories into the country has made such products to be classified by SON as life endangered products.

“All of us are aware about the recent Executive Order by the Federal Government in which SON has been mandated to ensure strict compliance to quality of products which (phones and accessories) are enlisted both produced in/ imported into Nigeria market, ensuring quality of product apart from enabling ease of doing business and safety of lives, also ensures that consumers have value for money spent,” he said.

He said that through “our surveillance team, the Agency has received information that some of dealers even go as far as cloning, faking and counterfeiting of phones.”

Acting SON DG, Paul Angya

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Stories by Motolani Oseni Indications are rife that a whopping sum of N99.26 billion was paid to the Federal and state generating revenue service agencies as tax income from seven Deposit Money Banks (DMBs); and 15 other firms in the country, between in the first half of 2017 (H1), The Daily Times findings have revealed.

Indeed, checks showed that apart from the seven financial institutions, two industrial companies, four petroleum marketing companies, one conglomerate, one household company and a multinational company were among the total 15 companies paid the sum of N99.26bn.

But not less than 77.4 per cent or N73.5bn of the total revenue was paid by the seven financial institutions, as the Federal Government continued to brace up

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FG, states get N99.26bn income tax returns from seven banks, others its policies that will enforce tax payment compliance across the country.

Further checks showed that the 16 firms had paid revenue services agencies N99.9bn between January to June of 2016. United Bank for Africa (UBA) leads in the list of financial institutions tax payment in six months of 2017, followed by Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. UBA’s paid revenue service N15.19bn in H1 2017, an increase of 98.6 per cent from N7.6bn in H1 2016, while UBN income tax rose by 58.5 per cent to N260 million as against N164m income tax expenses reported in H1 22016.

As Zenith Bank plc’s tax expenses dropped by 8.5 per cent to

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele N16.9bn in H1 2017 from N18.4bn in H1 2016, Guaranty Trust Bank plc’s tax expenses increased by 25 per cent to N17.4bn from N13.9bn reported in half year of 2016.

Other leading financial insti-

tution involved include: First Bank of Nigeria, N6.1bn tax expenses; Access Bank Plc, N12.6bn and Stanbic IBTC Holdings paid N5.1bn, as tax expenses to revenue agencies. Dangote Cement Plc and Dangote Sugar Plc reported N11.5bn and N815m as tax expenses between January to June, 2017.

For the petroleum marketing companies, Forte Oil tax expenses closed H1 2017 at N628m from N2bn in H1 2016; while Mobil Oil tax payment dropped by 422 per cent to N1.2bn from N2.09bn reported in H1 2016. Others are, Seplat Petroleum, with N342m tax expenses in H1 2017; and Total Nigeria with N2.7bntax expenses in H1 2017.

However, the last three companies, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Unilever Nigeria Plc and Transcorp’s tax expenses hit N1.16bn from N988.8bn reported between January to June of 2016.

According to Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a total sum of N1.782trn was realized as tax revenue between January and July 2017, an increase of about N224bn from N1.558trn amount collected within the same period in 2016.

As the FG’st agency had set tax revenue targets for 2017 based on the 2016-2018 Medium -Term Revenue Framework amounting to N4.89trn, analysts had expressed that companies are likely to pay more taxes going forward.

Report rates Nigeria’s debt market low The Nigeria’s current debt market size as at September 7, 2017, stood at N19.45 trillion, which has contributed immensely to the outcome of analysts from First Securities Discount House Limited (FSDH) in their recent analysis of debt-to-Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio, concluding that the nation’s debt market is still low.

The FSDH analysts, also, believed that the comparative analyses of debt-toGDP of a number of countries show that the ratio is very low in Nigeria.

According to the analysts, among the countries monitored, Japan recorded the highest debt-to-GDP of 250.40per cent.

This was followed by the United States of America (US) with 104.17 per cent; France 96 per cent, United Kingdom (UK) 89.30 per cent; and Germany 68.30per cent. India and China have a debt-to-GDP> of 69.50 per cent and 42.90 per cent respectively.

While South Africa and Venezuela have debt-toGDP of 50.10 per cent and 49.80per cent respectively, the debt-to-GDP ratio in Nigeria as at December 2016 stood at 17.11 per cent.

The analysts from FSDH securities said this is far below the critical limit of 40 per cent the FGN has set for the Nigerian economy.

“This means that, by this metric alone, there is substantial room for the government to increase its borrowing. However, the debt-to GDP ratio is not the only issue,” the FSDH analysts insist.

Available data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) shows that Nigeria’s total debt stock as at March ,2017, stood at N19.16trn, representing an increase of 10.37per cent from the December 2016 figure of N17.36trn.This also represents growth of 153.63 per cent from N7.55trn in 2012.

A breakdown of the debt stock showed that external debt accounted for 22.08per cent (N4.23 trn), while domestic debt stock accounted for 77.92per cent (N14.93trn).

The major stress point, they said, was the rising level of interest payment relative to the government’s revenue. The ratio of interest payment-to-government revenue increased from 24.48 per cent in 2012 to an estimated 35.32 per cent in 2016.

The FGN expects that this ratio would moderate slightly to 33.67 per cent in 2017. The fact that interest payment is such a significant part of government revenue limits the revenue left for the government to undertake other developmental projects in the shortterm.

L-R, Mr. Tetsuya Tanaka, Chief of Climate Change, ICAO, DG, NCAA Captain Muhtar Usman, Mrs. Chrystelle Damar, Tefera .M. Tefera, Acting Secretary General of Africa Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) at the opening ceremony of the ICAO Seminar on the Development of States’ Action Plans on CO2 Emission Reduction Activities, and the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), in Lagos.

Ecobank introduces Mobile Xpress Cash cardless withdrawal The Ecobank Group has upgraded its Mobile App to now offer Xpress Cash service. The Xpress Cash service allows customers access cash from Ecobank ATMs using e-Tokens generated from their Mobile App. The Xpress Cash e-Token gives the customer total control over theirs funds to make convenient withdrawal by self or send to 3rd parties via SMS, email or social media.

Released to the iOS Store and Playstore in August 2017, the Ecobank Mobile App 3.1 incorporates sev-

eral exciting and innovative features which enables non-Ecobank customers activate the Mobile app with their debit cards and conduct seamless transactions as well as make digital payments at merchant locations with Masterpass and mVisa on the App. Commenting on this new development, Ecobank Nigeria Executive Director, Consumer Banking, Mrs. Carol Oyedeji said, “with these exciting and innovative features on the Ecobank Mobile app, customers will continue to enjoy convenient banking

services.

She said,“It strengthens our support towards ensuring financial inclusion for Nigerians. The Cardless Withdrawals on the ATMs drastically reduce transaction time giving the Bank an opportunity to serve

a whole lot more customers while also driving customer engagement. It has been proven that it is more secured when compared to the traditional card based ATM withdrawal as card skimming is totally eliminated.”

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SEC to compulsorily default 2.1m e-Div mandated investors

Lack of market triggers dampens investors’ interests

Stories by Bonny Amadi

Afolabi Adesola

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said that it will compulsorily default all sharehold-

pleting the form, there is provision for you to say: “I am opting

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The SEC director, emphasized that the DCS’ default commences with already captured e-dividend registered investors, saying, “Practically, we can start this experiment of defaulting with the

Direct cash settlement (DCS) is a process where cash proceeds

Just as the market stakehold-

on the Exchange settles directly into the investors or shareholders

compulsory defaulting investors who appeared not to have faulted market rules, they say that wrong, However, SEC said that defaulting the NIBSS and CSCS’s captured investors, would ensure clean start of DCS registration for

while making the disclosure recently in Lagos, said, “That is not right, the only thing that is right

integrated form and opt out of the

Nigerian capital market that have mandated for e-Dividend for failure to key into Direct Cash Settle-

SEC DG, Mournir Gwarzo Director Market Operations SEC, Henry Adekunle Roland,

…as stock market sheds N325bn in one week

The SEC director said that compliance with e-divided and DCS is mandatory for all investors in the

United capital equities

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this DCS is kicking off, we will He said that the SEC is supervising the data exchange and har-

the lull in the market in the last couple of weeks to lack of marAccording to the researchers, the much improved economic data and decent earnings scoregers for investments in the market, shooting the ASI forward to “In the last few weeks, howish streak witnessed during the

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He said, “When you are com-

L - R: Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) presenting a gong to Dr. Femi Oyetunji, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at the Closing Gong ceremony to commemorate Its 30th anniversary at the NSE, Lagos...recently.

All-Share Index and Market CapAlthough

total

turnover

shares traded, the total value vious week’s value that stood at An analysis on the week’s perExchange revealed that in terms of volume traded, the financial services industry led the activ-

to the total equity turnover vol-

FMDQ approves Wema’s 50.00bn C. Paper programme registration

FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange has admitted to its platform for registration, the Wema Bank’s

The FMDQ, which disclosed this in a statement last weekend, said that this CP Programme registration enhances Wema Bank PLC’s good stead to easily and effectively raise short-term fiThe funds, however is exCP issues, within the CP Programme limit at a time With the registration of

commercial paper, the FMDQ has once again demonstrated steadfastness in aligning the Nigerian financial markets to international standards, and has, through the promotion of product innovation and the championing of key market development initiatives, continued to create opportunities for the markets under FMDQ has continued to maintain its support for the development of the Nigerian ficient platform for the registration, listing, quotation and

Meanwhile, in line with the OTC Exchange to support institutional growth and stimulate continuous development of the Nigerian economy at large, FMDQ is set to host the tal Markets Conference on view to once again availing local and international market participants a wellrounded platform to discuss steps to effectively position the Nigerian DCM for -

Union Bank’s N50bn Rights Issue opens for Subscription September 20 Shareholders of Union Bank have the opportunity to increase

Limited, which is serving as the Lead Issuing House chant Bank Limited, Stan-

with the unveiling of the Union Bank plans to ofend, announced that the commence on Wednesday, The Issuing Houses involved in the transaction are ed, Joint Issuing house, Chapel Hill Advisory Partners

new shares for every seven As part of commitment of show to sensitize sharehold-

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

35,005.57 3,367.00 160,139,405.00 2,955,934,234.18 12,067,986,059,661.63

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CSR: Public policy, firms and development Stories by Godwin Anyebe Over the years, governments across the world have become increasingly proactive in promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR).

They do this, especially through public policies. This is, especially so because, recently, companies have seen increased government’s involvement in the business sector-partially, due to the global financial crisis-and this trend is expected to continue in the future.

Keeping this in mind, it is likely that government’s promotion of corporate responsibility and good governance will continue to grow in the coming years. With the implementation of these public policies, companies must now look at governments as key stakeholders of their operational structures and become more aware of the public sector’s efforts to promote CSR. By engaging with governments, companies can increase the impact of their CSR’s strategy and improve the sustainability of their programs. Joining efforts across sectors can lead to more efficient solutions to social problems that are a concern to both companies and governments.

Analysts are of the view that, companies that proactively engage in public policy have a new opportunity to become leaders in the countries where they operate and to shape the future of how governments promote CSR. For these analysts; recognizing the implications for the business community and the potential for impact on labour practices, public policy and the promotion of CSR will lead to growth and development.

Speaking on this issue, an expert in the area of CSR, and a public commentator, Idowu Kabir told The Daily Times that; “both voluntary guidelines and binding policies publicly communicate the government’s position regarding CSR in a way that could potentially influence companies’ behavior.

These statements can raise CSR awareness among the general pub-

lic, who, in turn, could demand more socially responsible practices from the private sector.”

According to him, “When state-owned companies implement these policies, those actions can signal the government’s commitment to CSR; and serve as an example for the private sector. A clear benefit in the case of binding standards is the widespread implementation of CSR and the availability of step-by-step instructions for companies to incorporate responsible practices into their business practices.”

While reacting on the challenges of government policies and the Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility he said; “some shortcomings of these policies include the lack of accompanying government action. In cases where guidelines are not enforceable, governments may simply post public statements without any complementary awareness campaigns or avenues for businesses to engage in such initiatives. Additionally, with voluntary guidelines, there is no guarantee of implementation and oversight. Consequently,

if businesses are not compelled to enact new policies, the guidelines and principles fall short of effecting social change.” “binding standards also have potential drawbacks. For example, in the long term, corporations may see the standards as imposing too many additional costs and choose to remove their operations from the country. Furthermore, mandatory standards are often unenforced due to lack of longterm government funding. As a result, both employees and the community frequently do not see the lasting benefits of the policies.

Voluntary guidelines and binding standards are the most common forms of public policies found in the world He also stressed that; “this phenomenon could be attributed to their relatively low cost compared to other types of policies, especially when voluntary or binding standards do not go beyond the publication of guidelines. In order for these policies to be most effective in changing corporate behaviour, however, they must be part of a larger public initiative

that includes awareness, industry buy-in, implementation assistance, and-in the case of binding standards-enforcement.”

Findings by The Daily Times, revealed that, examples of binding standards, include the Swedish government’s reporting policy, which seeks to influence the private sector’s behaviour through its state- owned companies. As part of this law, in 2007, the government began to require that all state-owned companies report on social issues using the Global Reporting Initiative as a framework.

Another example of a binding contract is found in China, where the Communist Party enacted the Labor Contract Law in 2008, requiring companies to provide minimum protections to workers.

Peru provides a good example of voluntary guidelines; in that country, the government and mining companies have established a joint community development fund to which firms contribute a portion of their pre-tax profit.

In China, the government has drafted CSR guidelines for both state-owned companies, as well as

L-R: Immediate past President, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) Aera Ganiyu Koledoye, current President and Chairman of Council, Tony Agenmonmen, Chairman, Compliance Committee of NIMN Act, Debo Adebayo, and Registrar of the Institute, Sidney Ogodo during a press conference recently... in Lagos.

Shoprite: 22 cars for grabs in new promo Shoprite Nigeria, is giving away 22 brand new Hyundai Grand Xcents in its “Biggest Birthday Promotion,” which is running until 8 October ,2017.

To stand a chance of winning one of these stylish cars, simply purchase one of 11 participating products at any Shoprite stores nationwide. Customers then

need to write their name, email address and contact number on the back of the till slip and drop it in the entry box which can be found in the store.

Shoprite’s South West Regional Manager, Femi Oke told reporters recently in Lagos that, “There is no limit on the number of entries allowed per customer. Winners will be se-

lected in a lucky draw after 8 October 2017”.

He further said that, “As part of our birthday celebrations, Shoprite Nigeria, has also partnered leading producers and manufacturers to offer customers fantastic special offers across all its stores.”

Since its inauguration in Nigeria in 2005, Shoprite has

continually added value to the country, especially through a world-class shopping experience and its core business promise of pocket-friendly prices.

The retailer has said it was committed to the growth of the Nigerian economy, explaining why majority of its products are sourced locally.

foreign-owned firms operating in the country. Both voluntary guidelines and binding policies publicly communicate the government’s position regarding CSR in a way that could potentially influence companies’ behavior. These statements can raise CSR awareness among the general public, who, in turn, could demand more socially responsible practices from the private sector.

In addition, when state-owned companies implement these policies, those actions can signal the government’s commitment to CSR; and serve as an example for the private sector. A clear benefit in the case of binding standards is the widespread implementation of CSR and the availability of stepby-step instructions for companies to incorporate responsible practices into their business practices.

Also speaking on this issue, a Legal practitioner and consultant, Kpemi Samuel disclosed that; “most of the governments researched engage in some type of activity that serves to promote CSR within the country’s private sector. However, some governments encourage corporate responsibility more explicitly than others; and therefore have made raising awareness of CSR one of their main focal points in national campaigns. Examples can be found in Brazil, Canada, and China.”

“While the efforts are led by different agencies in each country, they all seek to promote CSR as a means to increasing trade and competitiveness. For example, the Brazilian Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises (SEBRAE) seeks to encourage the growth of small and medium enterprises by encouraging the adoption of responsible business practices. In Canada, the two federal agencies that oversee the business sector, namely Industry Canada and Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, promote CSR both domestically and internationally to increase trade and foreign investment in the country.

Likewise, the Chinese Communist Party has adopted the Harmonious Society doctrine on the federal level to emphasize social equity and responsible business practices as important principles in the quest for long- term economic growth.” He noted.

Further, he stated that, countries like Nigeria, must ensure steps are taken to encourage CSR as a way for the country to retain its competitive advantage. The benefits of these awareness efforts are evident in several countries of the world. On one hand, these initiatives are relatively inexpensive compared to other types of efforts.

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Stakeholders expect higher margins as Law Union & Rock consolidates board Stories by Bonny Amadi Shareholders of Law Union and Rock Insurance Plc have expressed expectations of increased net earnings from the company, as the firm strengthens its board for hyper performance.

Some of the shareholders, who spoke to Daily Times Nigeria, following the appointment of Mr. Olasupo Sogelola, the company’s new Executive Director, (operations/technical), said that Sogolola is expected to bring his wealth of experience in synergy with the board to

further enhance the fortunes of the company.

Some of the shareholder who spoke on condition of anonymity, hoever said that with progressive trajectory of Law Union &Rock, it is expected it grows its second half PAT by about 5 per cent, surpassing its H1 result. “You know he came from FBN Insurance, one of the leading insurance companies in the country and a leading retail insurer, so we expect he will bring his experiences to bear” Daily Times recalls the company’s Q2 2017 period ended 30th June, 2017, showed that revenue

grew by 16.58 per cent to N2.76 billion, from N2.4bn. Profit before tax (PBT) grew by 3.71 per cent to N375 million, from N361,570 m posted in the corresponding period of 2016.

However, its profit for the year also rose by 3.71 per cent to close the Q2 accounting period at N318, 849 m, against N307, 334m in the same period of 2016.

Recently, Law Union and Rock Insurance announced the appointment of Mr. Olasupo Sogelola as an Executive Director (Operations/Technical), the appointment, the company said, has been approved by the National In-

surance Commission (NAICOM).

Sogelola’s experience in the insurance industry spanned over two decades, having commenced career in insurance in 1992 as a reinsurance Underwriter with Guinea Insurance.

In 2010, he joined FBN Insurance Limited (Subsidiary of First Bank & Sanlam of South Africa) as the Head, Corporate Division, where he rose to the position of Head, Brokers & Public Sector. Due to his leadership skills, Olasupo acted as the Managing Director of FBN Insurance Limited, from December 2015 — April, 2016.

L-R: Chairman, Lafarge Africa Plc,Bolaji Balogun; Minister of Power, Works and Housing,Babatunde Raji Fashola; CEO, Lafarge Africa Plc,Michel Puchercos and Publisher/CEO, BusinessDay Media, Frank Aigbogun, during the road construction summit 2017 with the theme: ‘The Economics of Innovative Solutions to Road Construction in Nigeria,’ Lagos...recently.

Nigeria signifies willingness to rejoin Africa trade insurance Bonny Amadi Nigeria has issued reassurance notice of the country’s willingness to rejoin Africa trade insurance to attract benefits’ embedded in the trade protection agency.

Consideration to this effect was recently given by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, at its meeting in Abuja, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun revealed recently.

She said, ‘“FEC approved for Nigeria to rejoin the African Trade Insurance Agency. This is an agency that is out to provide risk guarantee for private investors coming into Nigeria, as well as exporters from Nige-

ria. “It will provide risk guarantees. So, instead of projects asking for sovereign guarantees, we will be able to provide that risk mitigation through the African Trade Insurance Agency.

Many other countries are already members so Nigeria will be also joining.”

Adeosun said, “This agency has an A rating international;’ and is able to guarantee longterm projects. So, what we see as a result of this is that there will be increased level of investments, particularly PPP, where every often, the investors want some guarantee from the government, instead the government issuing sovereign guarantee directly.

According to the minister, recent NBS’ announcement of Nigeria’s exit from recession indicated that the country is moving in the right direction, though more still need to be accomplished.

She said, “There is still a great need to do so. I have some progress report on the work we have done with payroll where we are still seeing contraction.

Every time we put agencies into our automated payroll system, we see contraction; and we intend to continue with that.

The minister said that rejoining Africa Trade Insurance tallies with the positive future outlook, which shows opportunities more advancement and

therefore need to tap into the opportunities the agency provides, She said, “So, in summary the outlook is positive. We did some comparative analysis in June 2014 with oil price of $109 Federation Allocations was N844 billion; and in June 2017, it was down to N318bn, just to give you an idea of how much income the country has really lost in the last few years.

“We are adjusting very strongly; and we believe if we continue with this trajectory, not only will we stay permanently out of recession, but more importantly, we will have a positive and growing economy what works for all Nigerians, which is our aim.”

NAICOM, EFCC partner to combat fraud …as EFCC worry about insurance-related frauds Andrew Orolua, Abuja The Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission of Nigeria (NAICOM), Mohammed Kari, has approached the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , Ibrahim Magu for strategy to combat fraud in the Insurance sector.

Kari said that NAICOM, as a regulator, does not have powers to prosecute offenders, “but we can only report suspicious activities to the EFCC.” The Commissioner, who led a team to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja, on a visit, said that there was an urgent need for the antigraft agency to beam its searchlight on the sector, in order “to consolidate on the gains achieved.”

He said, “We need your partnership in the areas of investigation, prosecution as well as calling erring operators to order, in line with the relevant laws.”

He further explained that NAICOM had received inquiries on some persons and companies from the EFCC, which were being acted upon.

In his response, Magu told the NAICOM’s team, that an Insurance Fraud Unit, was in existence in the EFCC, in realisation of the increasing cases of fraud being perpetrated in the insurance. According to him, the EFCC will also need the assistance of NAICOM to help its operatives to further understand the insurance industry.

He further stressed that both organizations were working to achieve same purpose of sanitizing the sector, and described the tasks ahead as “very tough and challenging.”

He said, “We have come a long way; and will continue together to fight the corruption menace,” he said, and stressed the need to sensitize the public about insurancerelated frauds.

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Business Interview

Continuous plane’s airworthiness depends on operator - NAMA MD What is your idea of aviation security being everybody’s business?

Security, safety is everybody’s business. Too often, we have situations where everybody thinks “I am not the policeman, I am not the security person.” But, whatever affects your neighbour will also affect you. So, it is in our combined interest that we will be interested in aviation security.

Don’t let us forget that if you have a house and you have a neighbor, you can say, “my unit is isolated”.

But an airplane, once that door closes, we are all in the same house.

At 31, 35 or 41,000 feet, we are all in it together.

It is said that “self-preservation is every man’s time motive.” The agency that is directly involved, like Aviation Security ,AVSEC, in Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, you can say it is their responsibility.

Yes, they, (AVSEC), can sterilize a place at this moment, but sterilization like airworthiness, is only as good as a continuous monitoring and ensuring that the place is safe and secure. I try to compare it with an airworthiness of an airplane.

The continuous airworthiness of an airplane operation is dependent on the operator. And the operator is not just one person, but everybody that works for the operator. The continuous safe and secured environment is dependent on all of us who have anything to do with aviation, that is my overview when I said security is everybody’s business. It does not rest on one person’s head. I should be interested.

I know that my agency, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, (NAMA), is not directly responsible agency, but I have assets that need to be secured for us to be safe.

If my navigational aids (NAVAIDS) are compromised, if my surveillance system is compromised, if my communication system is compromised, it is quite likely that it will impact on safety. So, even for

Captain Fola Akinkuotu, the Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA was at the just concluded inaugural ICAO Aviation Security Symposium AVSEC 2017 in Montreal, Canada.

In this interview with Aviation Correspondents, he shares his opinion that all hands must be on deck to take aviation security to a new level in Nigeria. CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO reports. Excerpts:

Fola Akinkuotu NAMA MD us in NAMA, security is everybody’s business.

In the course of this AVSEC’s symposium, much had been discussed on how ICAO member- states should be unpredictable to mitigate against threats to aviation security. How do you think Nigeria can fare in this?

The concept of unpredictability is that you vary continuously how you monitor and detect or interact with the system, such that you are able to detect terrorist activities. What essentially unpredictability is that, the criminal can come up

with different patterns. If they know your pattern, let us say hypothetically if they know that the facility is being swept at 12 mid night every day; and don’t forget that criminals have sources of information just as security agencies. They may know that the place is being swept by 12 midnight ;and he would wait till 1am; and he comes in to commit the crime at 1 o’clock.

So, for you to mitigate against such act, you vary your security methodology. Therefore, that is unpredictability. You sweep a place with Canine dog; and people know the dog

is used to sweep the place, they might do something to harm the dog. But, instead of a dog, you are coming with twelvearmed people. We, as a country, need to create pattern where the methodology of search, detection is not predictable. It is a way of confusing the criminals.

Much has been discussed concerning the place of human and technology in aviation security, how do we, as a country, improve on both?

Listening to different parties, on different thoughts on it, there are

proponent of more technology, but somebody said, “we do not need more technology, we need better technology”. My first acceptance is that we need better technology. And there are lots of emerging technologies.

For example, the French position emphasizes that man is at the center of all this. even with the innereye, the interpretation and the use of Inner-eye technology in ICTS Europe is by human. It is essential that we emphasise also on human intelligence. In every pattern of human endeavor, what has brought progress has always been man. There is need for us to get technology, but also train our people and get them interested. Nothing beats human intelligence.

You can have all sorts of security personnel at the airport, or at other places.

They interact, they hear, they interpret. So, we take that on board as well as the use of technology. I believe it should a kind of hybrid. Yes, we need to embrace new technology, but not at the expense of man.

Funding of aviation security, what is the way to go for Nigeria?

I think we do have a security levy in place; however, we should maintain it. We should harness, harvest and utilize it. I do not think we should necessarily let it sit down. We should use it to guarantee the security of aviation system. There should be appropriate utilization of such funds. We have seen in the world today that there will always be criminal activities. The criminal activities keep changing their patterns, they keep changing their methodology.

We need to have means to be able to detect, prevent criminal activities.

Sometimes we might use the fund to educate not only the aviation security

stakeholders, but also the common people. If every village, every town realizes that safety and security is everybody’s business; and even the criminal begins to see that he has a stake in safety, maybe, it can reduce or stop threats in the industry.

Much had been discussed here at the AVSEC 2017 symposium on the future of aviation security. How do you think as a country, we need to treat the future of aviation security?

We should treat it with all seriousness.

The spread and threat of every trend move globally. Take music, has it not changed the world?

Clothing, fashion have all changed everywhere. Why should we think that criminal tendencies in terrorism will be isolated? Many years ago, who would have thought of Boko Haram? But today, they are a threat. As a growing person, what we saw were petty thieves, but things have changed now.

What other things have you learned in the course of the symposium?

It has been good opportunity for me to be able to listen to other peoples’ concerns about aviation security, to hear about emerging technology. It is good for us to domesticate this type of concept.

The agencies concern should bring all stakeholders to begin to look at these things. It is said that ‘Knowledge is power.’

It is also good to introduce some of this things to our young people who might start thinking of bright ideas and come up with software as well as hardware that might help in combating aviation security. Our people are highly intelligent. It is just for us to plant a seed of thinking in the right direction.

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