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Finally, ASUU suspends strike

Ï FG, varsity lecturers sign agreement Ï Suspension is conditional, ASUU insists Idu Jude and Samiat Oduwole Abuja

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Union of Universities, ASUU, on Monday night suspended its six-

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The suspension is however a conditional one, as the Universities lecturers vowed to resume the strike by October if Continued on page 6

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Military vs IPOB: Political tension

takes toll on Capital Market Ï Investors in cautious trading at NSE as ASI lost -0.14% Ï Northern Govs visit Ikpeazu, Wike, agree on unity of Nigeria Ï Army, S’East Govs lack power to proscribe IPOB -Saraki

Bonny Amadi, Adesola Afolabi, Lagos, Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia, Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt and Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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the palpable tension created by the clashes between the Nigerian Army and the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) parContinued on page 5

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Daily Times lady, Mutiat Alli, wins big at Media Niteout 5 PTAD records 6 hitch- free pension verification in Lagos

L-R: State Governors: Atiku Abubakar Bagudu (Kebbi); Simon Lalong (Plateau); Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Kashim Shettima (Borno) and Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) during the visit of Northern States Governors’ Forum delegation to Umuahia, Abia State ... on Monday

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Political tension takes toll on Capital Market Continued from page 1 ticularly in Umuahia, Abia State and its fallouts which continued to reverberate across the country, businesses are now at the receiving end of the tension.

In particular, the capital market, a critical arm of the financial industry, has begun being negatively impacted by the growing tensions across the country.

For example, Equities’ trading resumed for the week on Monday, on negative note, following huge losses recorded last week.

Investors’ traded cautiously as political devel-

opments may not have signaled restoration of sanctity in the South East region.

As at mid-day on Monday, the Nigerian Stock Exchange’s (NSE’s) All-Share index had (ASI) had lost -0.14 per cent, a development cross section of analysts said would reverse by mid-week.

However, the country’s charged political situation was attributed as the cause of heavy loss in the stock market performance indices last week which if not checked could further worsen trend this week.

Cross -section of stake-

holders and stock brokers who spoke to The Daily Times said that the country has remained charged such that some investors started reconsidering their investment in the country as there were calls from across the globe for clarifications, just as some hurriedly dumped.

A stock broker, who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Daily Times said the military and the pro- Biafra’s agitators’ clash in the South East of Nigeria, which threatened to spread to other parts of the country was of great concern to investors and

the market which reacted accordingly.

“Investors became apprehensive and unsure of political direction of country, this led to panic in the market as some withdrew their bids, while many offered theirs for sale”.

The broker, who said that the Nigerian equities market has relatively done very well soon far this year, added that a soothing environment needed to be enhanced for sustenance of market growth and confidence, adding that investors are always cautious of developments that would negatively impact their in-

The Daily Times correspondent, Mutiat Alli (left), receiving award after emerging the winner of the 2017 Entertainment Writer of the Year, at the 11th edition of the Media Niteout Awards in Lagos… at the weekend.

Anambra Guber: Nwoye finally emerges APC flag bearer Tom Okpe, Abuja

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The All Progressive Congress (APC) led by its National Working Committee has finally issued certificate of return to Hon. Tony Nwoye as the party’s flag bearer in the forthcoming Anambra state governorship election against the recommendation of the Appeal panel, calling for the cancelation of the election.

Sen Andy Uba, one of the governorship aspirants and 8 others petitioned to question Nwoye’s emergence at the primary election

Ï Party submits name to INEC held on the 26th August, demanding a repeat of the exercise.

Sen Uba in his petition to the election tribunal prayed for a total cancellation of the primary election and declare him winner, wrote: “I complained to some members of the Primary Election Committee sent by the headquarters of the party. To be frank, I continued with the exercise in protest after observing all these irregularities. Most of the worried delegates of the primary election have

gone to various courts to depose to an affidavit of events that transpired”.

It was, however, gathered that the Appeal panel set up to hear the petitions recommended a repeat of the governorship poll but the party’s NWC, rising from several hours close door meeting at the party’s national secretariat Abuja, decided to forward Nwoye’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in order to meet the deadline for the submission of the name of the party flag bearer in the

November 18 governorship election.

Confirming the development to newsmen at the party headquarter on Monday, the National Organizing Secretary of the party, Osita Izunazo, said the NWC threw out Sen. Uba’s petition against Nwoye and also overruled the recommendation of the Appeal panel for total cancelation of the primary poll.

“I can confirm to you that the NWC has issued certificate of return to Tony Nwoye as APC governorship candidate for Nov. 18, Anambra election,” he said.

vestments.

The Daily Times recalls that The NSE’s All-Share Index and Market Capitalisation depreciated by 2.65 per cent, and 2.63 per cent to close the week at 35,005.57 and N12.068 trillion respectively. The losses were the highest in a week this year to date recorded by the equities market.

The week also witnessed losses in all market measuring sectoral indices.

However, the broker lauded the Senate President Dr. Olusola Saraki, for dousing tensions across the country, following his calls on the Federal Government to address the issue.

One of our correspondents gathered that the market was not only somewhat reawakened by the statement of the Senate President, “but also the government moves to resolve the crisis swiftly.”

The NSE has, however, revealed that it has empowered over 25,000 capital market stakeholders in its efforts at making better investment decisions through investor clinics, which the local bourse organises on a regular basis.

The latest of such clinics, which shed light on the importance of dematerialisation as a necessity in the trading of shares, was concluded on Wednesday, September 12, 2017 at the

Stock Exchange House, in Lagos; and was targeted at sensitising the investing public and brokerage community of contemporary initiatives in the market, a statement from the NSE revealed.

Participants were also made to understand the advantages of direct cash settlement and e-dividend processing in the consolidation of returns on their equity investment, as well as the overall benefits to the Nigerian Capital Market.

Meanwhile, a delegation from the Northern Governors Forum, on Monday, embarked on a visit to the South East and South South geo-political zones of the country in efforts to douse tension and promote peace and dialogue among all sections of the country.

The team, led by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, comprised of Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi and Hon Simon Lalong of Plateau State.

Speaking during their visit to Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, in Umuahia, on Monday, the Northern Governors Continued on page 7

Daily Times lady, Mutiat Alli, wins big at Media Niteout ÏÏÏ Daily Times of

Nigeria’s entertainment writer, Mutiat Alli, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, night emerged 2017 Entertainment Writer of the Year.

Organised by Media Niteout, Alli defeated other contestants including Lanre Odukoya of The New Telegraph, Hazeez Balogun of Daily Independent who is also the editor of Saturday Independent. Others are Mercy Micheal of Authority Newspapers, African Tribune’s Seyi Sokoya and Ovwe Medeme of The Nation.

The awards ceremony, which attracted the who is who in the entertainment circuit as well as Lagos socialites, was held at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State.

While receiving the award, an excited Alli noted that hard work pays and appreciated the entire members of the Daily Times of Nigeria family with a special recognition of the publisher, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, for the platform given to her to excel.

It will be recalled that in February 2017, Miss Alli equally won the award for the Entertainment Writer of the Year at the Nigeria’s Writer’s Awards and Morklue All Youths Awards.

The Nigerian Media Niteout Awards is the only award dedicated to the evolution of media, celebrating the best in media thinking communications and positive contributors to nationhood across the world.

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ASUU suspends strike Continued from page 1 the federal government failed to honour the agreement reached between the parties.

The ASUU has, in the light of the conditional agreement, directed their members to resume in their classes today for academic exercise.

The suspension of the strike by ASUU, which had kept the millions of

universities’ students at home for weeks, was sequel to the agreement reached between the lecturers and federal government.

Lecturers in the nation’s universities had embarked upon the strike to press home some demands which included the insistence of the teachers that government must honour an earlier agreement.

The ASUU members are specifically pushing for the implementation of the agreements reached between them and the federal government under the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2009 and that of the immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan in 2013.

Some of the demands by then ASUU included the payment of grants for re-

vitalization of the universities, payment of arrears as well as research grants to professors and the removal of TSA payment system in the universities among others.

Briefing journalists at about 9.30pm after yesterday’s meeting between ASUU and the federal government, which lasted for over four hours, the Minister of Labour and employment, Senator Chris

Ngige, announced that most of the grey areas of dispute have been ironed out.

The Minister said, “ We have all signed the document and it is the document distilled right from 17th August and we agree on many issues. And like I told ASUU, this is a government of change and as we all know, the government is presently financially constrained with

limited resources and operates mono economy.

“So government will implement gradually what it said and will do more when the economy improves”.

Ngige, however, said that there are few encumbrances over the salary shotfalls, adding that the ASUU has agreed with the government that TSA should continue to be in operation.

Pupils of Community Grammar School, Oluyole at the assembly ground, during the school’s resumption in Ibadan, Oyo State… on Monday.

PTAD records hitch-free pension verification exercise in Lagos

Mathew Dadiya

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Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate’s (PTAD’s) verification exercise for retired Federal Government workers has recorded a hitch-free exercise in Lagos, despite the large turnout of retirees in the state.

This is the second and third phases of the nationwide verification exercise for retired civil service pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) in the South West geo-political zone.

Executive Secretary of PTAD, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor, who declared the exercise open at exactly 8am on Monday, said it would last for two weeks, starting from Monday 18

to 29 September, 2017.

Ikeazor said that the verification exercise would take place simultaneously at five different locations in the former capital city of the country.

She maintained that the exercise was designed to provide fool proof data for all federal pensioners after verification processes that terminate at the quality assurance stage, adding that PTDA would commence the payment of benefit to genuine pensioners three months after the expiration of the exercise.

The verification of pensioners throughout the country started in 2015 in the South-East and the North-West zones.

The centres, where the field verification exercises

are being conducted are; Alausa, Yaba, Ketu, Amuwo Odofin and Agege.

In Agege centre, where our correspondent was stationed, a total of 4,259 pensioners are expected to be verified and captured into the database of the agency. The Directorate said that a total of 21,295 federal civil service retirees would be verified in Lagos.

The PTAD boss, while commenting on the exercise, expressed satisfaction that the exercise had been successful; and that the retirees were complying with the requirements accordingly.

She put the number of pensioners to be captured on the first day of the exercise in Agege at 750, just as

she assured that the government was fully committed to ensuring that all eligible pensioners in the country would be captured and paid accordingly.

Commenting on the exercise, one of the pensioners, Alhaji Animasaun Wasiu, appreciated the government’s effort in ensuring the verification was orderly.

Wasiu said: “I thank the Federal Government for this exercise. As you can see, it’s very orderly.

They have information even at the gate for you to know your eligibility status. From the gate, you will know whether you are qualified to be verified and paid the pension or not.

So, if you don’t meet the listed conditions, you sim-

ply go back, because you don’t have any business going into the venue.”

He said,”So, that alone reduced the crowd; and while inside, there are enough workers to attend to pensioners, and that reduced tension and made the exercise hitch- free.

The government served us refreshment; and this is commendable.”

Mr. Wale Oke, described the arrangement as adequate because, there were different sections for different categories of issues to be addressed. He urged the management of PTAD to keep up the temple; and ensure all eligible pensioners are captured.

Oke said, “First and foremost, I want to thank the Federal Government

for remembering pensioners, a labourer is worthy of his dues; and this verification is a means to ensure that we get our dues.

The government wants to stop ghost pensioners with this exercise; and that is a commendable effort. Though, I came from a very far place, but I have to be here to ensure I am captured.”

PTAD had already removed no fewer than 15,200 fictitious names from the FG’s payroll since 2016.

The ongoing biometric verification of Federal Civil Service pensioners is aimed at providing accurate database and eliminate ghost pensioners who may want to benefit from the payment of pension allowance.

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We will clamp down on lawyers delaying trials -CJN Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Worried by the delay in the prosecution of criminal cases in the country, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen yesterday directed heads of Courts to clamp down on both Prosecution and Defence Counsel who indulge in the unethical practice to delay criminal trials.

Justice Onnoghen who warned that the axe will not spare whoever is found wanting however en-joined members of the Bar to shun all tactics and ploys, that constitute clogs in the slow dispensation of justice.

He spoke at the special session of the Supreme court to mark the commencement of the 2017/2018 Legal year and swearing in of newly 29 Senior Advocate of Nigeria

at the Supreme Court complex, Abuja.

He said: “Inexplicable and seemingly intractable delay in the administration of justice has been the bane of criminal justice administration.

“In this regard, we have just directed Heads of Courts to clamp down on both Prosecution and Defence Counsel who indulge in the unethical practice of deploying delay tactics to stall criminal trials.

“Heads of Courts are now to report such cases to the NJC which in turn, would transmit them to the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, in the case of Senior Advocates, and Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee in the case of other Legal Practitioners.

“These delays result in the unfortunate disrup-

tion of due process. The Supreme Court, fully cognisant of the role of the judiciary in ensuring that justice is properly served to those who approach the courts, frowns at all forms and appearances of such delays and/or abuse of court processes”.

The CJN said that the Apex court considered a total of 1362 in the 2016/2017 legal year comprising motions, appeals and judgements.

According to his breakdown, the Apex court heard 82 political motions, 675 civil and 208 criminal motions, totalling to 965.

He said that the Court also considered a total number of 394 appeals comprising 96 political, 174 civil, and 124 criminal.

He said, a total of 243 Judgments were delivered by the court in the 2016/2017

legal year pointing out that the feat was made possible by the hard work of judges of the court.

“As we celebrate the increase in case disposal, we should not lose sight of the pending cases in the courts as well as the unresolved disputes or unmet legal needs that reached the courts. This court will therefore continue to strive for speedy disposal of cases that come before it”.

While reaffirming the commitment of the judiciary to uphold the tenets of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, Justice Onnoghen added that the judiciary will continue to protect the right of every citizen against any form of oppression and impunity.

He said, “it is the sacred duty of this court, and, for that matter every court in

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this country, to continue to hold dearly in temperament and pronouncement.

“Again, the pronouncements of every court ought to be firmly enforced and complied with, without exception unless such order/ pronouncement is varied by proper judicial means. “ It is therefore important to note that any attempt of apparent refusal by certain parties to comply with valid court judgments and pronouncements must be condemned. Disobedience of or non-compliance with judicial orders is a recipe for breakdown of law and order. Such developments are at variance with the principles and tenets of the rule of law in a democratic government”.

On his part, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) in his speech at the ceremony applauded the vigorous process of reforms aimed at re-positioning the nation’s Judiciary to play its constitutional role in a more humane and efficient manner.

Malami also said that Justice Onnoghen’s Circular on Practice Direction dated May 28, 2017 on the compulsory enforcement of Arbitration provisions in contracts by the courts in order to promote faster commercial dispute resolutions and foster greater confidence in the judicial system by domestic and foreign investors.

The AGF said, the directive will stimulate commercial transaction in Nigeria and also support the vision

of the Federal government to promote economic development and growth.

“Directives on designation of special courts solely for the purpose of hearing and speedy determining of corruption cases is highly commendable”, he said and added that the federal government will do whatever it takes within the context of the provided precedent to ensure peace and security of the nation in the sustenance of our democracy.

He promised to ensure that all executive branch institutions always acknowledge and respect the fact that the Judiciary is pivotal to the maintenance of law and order, and must be fully supported to discharge that mandate.

Also, Chief T.J Onomigho SAN,who spoke on behalf of the of the Body of SAN’S at the occasion said, the prosecution of many criminal cases in the country keep failing because of the apprehension of witnesses of the danger of appearing openly in court to testify as their safety thereafter may not be guaranteed by the State.

Okpoko who noted that it is the duty of the government to protect lives and properties of its citizens, also observed that current government activities and designed to apprehend criminals instead of preventive measures.

He charged the newly sworn in SAN’S to give total loyalty to the administration of justice, be in words and action and remain dedicated to members of the NBA.

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pleaded with Ndigbo to allow the country to exist as one.

Governor Kashim Shettima said: “We have faith in the unity of this country. Those of us who have served in the National Assembly have mixed with people from different parts of the country and have built a coalition across the country,” disclosing that they were in Abia State “on behalf of Northern Governors to commend Governor Ikpeazu on his high quality leadership in handling the crisis in state.

“He rose to the occasion and declared curfew

in Aba just as Gov. Lalong also declared curfew in Jos to avert a reprisal attack on the Igbo.

“We are here to show solidarity. We have a moral obligation to ensure that Nigeria remains one. Nigeria is the largest conglomeration of black people in Africa, and we cannot afford to separate.

“If we separate where do we go? North is the Sahara desert, and Chad cannot contain us. If we go south, it is the Atlantic Ocean, and south is too small for us, and the mountains of East Africa, with their so many challenges, cannot accommodate us.

“We came to commend

Ikpeazu for rising to the occasion. We are here to remind Nigerians that we are better as one. We are also here to invite our South East colleagues to also come to the flash points of the North to speak to Ndigbo living in the North”, the northern governors said.

Responding, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu thanked them for coming, adding that he derives a lot of joy from the camaraderie that exist among the Nigerian Governors forum, while expressing his delight by what he called “show of solidarity by our brothers from the North.

The Northern Governors later met with the

Hausa community at the banquet hall of the Abia State Government House where they addressed the Hausa community in Hausa language.

The Northern governors, also on Monday, visited the Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nye-

som Ezenwo Wike, in PortHarcourt, the state capital, where they all reiterated the indivisibility of Nigeria.

They commended Governor Wike for taking urgent steps that led to the protection of Nigerians living in the state, said their move

was geared towards promoting national unity and peaceful coexistence.

The Northern Governors Forum delegation led by its Chairman and Borno State Governor, Alhaji Kashim Shettima had Continued on page 8

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Political tension takes toll on Capital Market over Military, IPOB row Continued from page 7 Katsina State Governor, Rt. Hon Aminu Bello Masari, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri, Kebbi State Governor, Senator Atiku Bagudu, and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, as members.

Governor Shettima said that the Northern Governors were in Rivers State to identify with Governor Wike and commended the governor for nipping the unfortunate conflict that erupted in Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state. The Northern Governors Forum said that the actions of Governor Wike, especially his state-wide broadcast helped to restore peace, despite the challenges.

They declared: “Governor Wike we are mightily proud of you. We are mightily associating ourselves with you. Nigeria is greater than political differences. We belong to one political family and that is the Federal Republic of Nigeria. No interest should be bigger than the Federal Republic of Nigeria. You believe in the Nigerian Project. For that, we re-

main eternally grateful.”

The Northern Governors Forum called for the enthronement of peace building measures despite the challenges facing the country.

According to the Northern Governors Forum, no law-abiding Nigerians deserved to be punished because of where they reside and do business, adding that despite the unfortunate incidents in Abia State, steps have been taken to ensure that there are no retaliatory attacks in different parts of the country.

Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, declared that he would continue to protect all Nigerians and foreigners living in the state.

He said: “Rivers State believes in the unity of this country. Rivers State will not be a part of those calling for the disintegration of Nigeria. We owe it as a duty to protect every Nigerian living in the state.

I will not allow any group intimidate, harass or attack other Nigerians living in the state. We are Rivers people and we belong to the Niger Delta”.

While stating that violence can never lead to the resolution of any grievances, Governor Wike urged those who are aggrieved to embrace dialogue in the interest of peace and development.

Governor Wike added that the people of Rivers State have their own peculiar grievances against developmental issues in the country. He pointed out that as Governor, he has raised such issues, but would never support the disintegration.

In a related development, the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday, faulted the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by Governors of the South-East states and the categorisation of the group as a ‘terrorist organisation’ by the Nigerian military.

The Senate President described the action by the governors and the Military

as unconstitutional, urging President Muhammadu Buhari to make quick amends by reversing the decisions.

Saraki made this known in a statement he personally signed, stressing that, “The laws of Nigeria had made clear provisions for taking such actions” just as he insisted that that the South-East Governors and the Military did not follow due process being before making their declarations on IPOB. He said: “I am sure the President will do the needful by initiating the right process. This will go a long way in demonstrating to the world at large that we are a country that operate by laid down process under every circumstance.

So, those who have been hammering on this point should maintain their cool.

Saraki, however, appealed for calm in the South-East zone of Nigeria

following clashes between soldiers and members of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in Aba, Abia State, stating that the Senate had set machinery in motion to investigate the crises.

He said it is only under an atmosphere of peace that Nigerian could collectively find amicable solution to the current problem in the South-East while not allowing the situation to worsen.

He appealed to commentators and those he described as purveyors of information on all media platforms to be conscious of the need, at all times, to maintain the unity of the country.

He particularly warned users of social media in particular to also desist from promoting hate speeches while preventing information capable of aggravating the crisis at hand from circulation.

He added: “We must all protect and strengthen our country rather than contributing to her collapse and disintegration.

“Our brothers and sisters in the South-East, in particular, should continue to maintain peace and tranquility and go about their lawful business. This crisis will not benefit anybody but would only expose innocent people to unwarranted danger.

Saraki also hailed Nigerians outside the SouthEast who he said have worked to ensure that the crisis does not spread to other parts of the country, stating that they all deserve commendations.

“I therefore call for continued efforts to sustain peace, unity and stability in all our communities so as to ensure that all residents, no matter their religion, tribe and creed remain protected and safe under the law,” he added.

LASU VC clears ground on sack of ASUU chairman, deputy Esther Taiwo

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There seems to be no end yet to the current crisis ravaging the Lagos State University over the dismissal of 15 lecturers including the current Chairman of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr. Isaac Akinloye Oyewunmi and his Deputy, Dr. Adebowale AdeyemiSuenu over allegations of misconduct.

At a press conference organised by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Lanre Fagbohun in response to issues that have come up over the dismissal, he said that the assertions that the decision of council did not follow due process, was manipulated, and was for political reasons are not correct.

According to him, the University acted strictly in conformity with rules and regulations adding that the petition pursuant to which Dr. Isaac Oyewunmi was investigated same which was dated 6th October, 2016 was copied to Governor Akinwumi Ambode, the Deputy Governor; the Speaker; the Attorney General and Com-

missioner for Justice; the Special Adviser on Education; the Chancellor and the Pro-Chancellor.

“On 28th October, 2016, the Attorney General requested the University for update on the investigation.

The Special Adviser on Education made a similar request on December 13, 2016.

I wrote to Dr. Oyewunmi to comment on the petition and he denied the allegations contained in it. I wrote to the three members of staff who were mentioned in the petition and they all responded that Dr. Oyewunmi indeed demanded for the money in question to process the results of the students.

“It was premised on this that a 5-man Fact-Finding Panel headed by Professor Michael Ikhariale was set up. In the Panels’ report dated 16th January, 2017, the Panel recommended that Dr. Isaac Akinloye Oyewunmi had a case to answer. It is instructive to note that the Fact-Finding Panel called the Petitioner and four other witnesses. Dr. Oyewunmi also appeared before the Panel,” he said.

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Diezanigate: EFCC intensify efforts to recover forfeited properties linked to Aluko

Francesca Iwambe Abuja

ÏÏÏ As part of

its efforts to recover properties and other assets allegedly looted by Mr. Kolawale Akanni Aluko, an accomplice of the former Petroleum Minister Resources, Mrs Diezani Allison-Madueke, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has intensified efforts to secure the permanent forfeiture of properties and other assets linked to him.

A top source close to the EFCC disclosed this devel-

opment to the Daily Times last night.

The source said that already, a house situated at number 32, Groove end Road, London, Nw89L1, UK, Flat D.O3.01, no.1hyde park, and 100 knights bridge, SW1Z 7U, UK has already been forfeited.

Also, the source disclosed that properties situated at 4100 Le Reis, Dubai, Mania, UAE and Via magio 6, Montagnola,6926, Switzerland, allegedly belonging to Aluko has been forfeited The source added that another property allegedly

linked to Aluko located at Villa Floridiana, via 17, 6948 Porza Lugana, Switzerland has also been forfeited.

A Nigerian court had on June 26 ordered the temporary forfeiture of most of the assets which are located in the United States and Switzerland.

Aluko is said to possess dual citizenship of Nigeria and US, a fact that further complicates the assets forfeiture process.

Aluko’s worth is modestly estimated at well over $100 millions.

He allegedly bought up

properties in Las Vegas and other top spots worth millions of dollars.

His wealth was alleged to have been stolen from Nigeria’s oil sector and runs into billions of dollars.

Kola owns the Galactica Star yacht, which he acquired in June of 2013.

Galactica Star is a one-ofa-kind custom built Super Yacht.

The 65m long boat is the newest and largest Heesen yacht ever built and goes for a whopping $80million while Beyonce and JayZ celebrated her 32nd birthday on the said yacht.

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NCAA grants FAAN, MMA’s aerodrome certification Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏ After a long wait the

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) yesterday finally certified the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as a certified aerodrome operator for the provision of required airport services, facilities, systems and equipment at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, in line with international standards and recommended practices.

The certificate which was presented to the Managing Director/CEO of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma by the Director General of NCAA, Captain Muhtar Usman at the NCAA headquarters in Lagos Monday attracted the presence of aviation stakeholders including agencies, directors, General Managers of aviation parastatals, management of MMA2, media amongst others.

Speaking during his opening remarks, Capt. Usman said that the current drive towards the certification of Nigerian airports is very significant not only as a requirement by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and NCAA

regulations, but even more importantly as one of the critical safety targets set by the Abuja Ministerial Declaration of July 2012, that mandated all African states to certify their international airports”.

Confirming that the Lagos airport has been very safe, the DG stated that, it is has been endorsed for Boeing 747 jumbo 400 and that the airport has category 9 firefighting for day and night operations.

“Our airports have been very very safe because we take in domestic and international operations day and night. It has category 9 firefighting facility. The certificate issued on 18th September 2017 will expire three years from now”, he said.

Usman who said that certification is an enabler for the attainment of a regional hub which Nigeria desires for Lagos and Abuja added that one of the objectives of ICAO Aerodrome Certification Programme is to assist States to effectively implement the critical elements of a safety oversight system in accordance with Annex 14 Vo. 1, and other relevant ICAO specifications.

Other benefits, according

to Usman are “to signify to aircraft operators and other organisations operating at the aerodrome that, at the time of certification, the aerodrome meets the specifications regarding its facilities and operations, and that it has, according to the certifying authority, the capability to maintain these

specifications for the period of validity of the certificate. The certification process also establishes the baseline for continued monitoring of compliance with the specifications”.

Advising stakeholders, Capt Usman warned that while Nigeria is still basking in the euphoria

of the issuance of the first aerodrome certificate, we should not lose sight of the additional responsibilities that past certification bestows on the Regulatory Authority as well as Certified Aerodrome Operator for sustenance of the certification achieved.

On their part, Usman

said that NCAA is required to immediately commence the implementation of a post certification surveillance plan for the continuous monitoring of airport services, facilities, procedures and manpower levels to ensure that the acceptable level of safety is not infringed on.

Fire for fire: CP Lagos orders operatives to engage any youth with arms Joy Anyim

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of Police, Lagos Command, Ag. CP Edgal Imohimi has ordered police operatives in the state to henceforth exchange gun battle with any cultist found with arms and ammunition.

He said the order became imperative due to many innocent souls that have been lost in the course of some youths engaging themselves in gun battle in the name of cultism, adding

that it is illegal for them to bear arms and ammunition.

Imohimi, who gave the order during a Town-Hall Stakeholders Security Meeting hosted by the Area ‘A’ Commander, ACP J. O Akinyede, assured LagosIsland residents that he would bring an end to neighborhood crimes of gangsterism and cultism prevalent in the area. ‘’ I have ordered my men to exchange fire with any youth that comes out with fire arms.

In a short time, we have lost many vibrant young men as

a result of this. Parent should warn their children that it will not be business as usual, we are not going to fold our hands and watch our youths take to lawlessness, it illegal for them to bear arms”, the police chief warned.

“We continue to have neighborhood crimes and cult-related violence and for this reason, I have with immediate effect ordered Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers to reach out to traditional rulers, CDAs and other voluntary groups. We will set up vigilante

group in Area ‘A’ command to reach out to inner streets and neighborhoods to restore peace in the community”.

“I know we have had the vigilante before but we will give it legal functionality by inviting young interested men to come forward following which they will be profiled and attached with armed policemen for night patrol. I have also ordered raids on uncompleted buildings and markets to make sure they are not turned into havens of criminal hideout.” he said.

FG confirms yellow fever outbreak in Kwara ÏÏÏThe

federal ministry of health has confirmed a case of Yellow fever in a young girl in Oke Owa community, Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, disclosed this in a statement made available in Abuja on Monday Adewole promised that the federal government would support Kwara in order to prevent further spread.

The statement added that the case was confirmed on Tuesday, September 12, after tests were carried out at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and confirmed at the Institut Pasteur, Dakar, Senegal.

The statement reads in part, “Following the confirmation of the case, the state epidemiology team has begun investigation in the affected area and surrounding communities.

“A joint team from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, National Primary Health Care Development Agency and the World Health Organisation Country Office has been deployed to support the state in carry-

ing out a detailed investigation and risk analysis.

“An outbreak control team has also been constituted to ensure rapid and coordinated decision-making. A vaccination campaign is already being planned in the affected area to prevent further spread.”

According to the Nigerian routine immunisation schedule, a single dose of vaccination against the disease is given at nine-months and sufficient to confer sustained protection of up to 10 years.

The minister also said that, “Other methods of prevention include using insect repellent, sleeping under a long-lasting insecticide treated net, ensuring proper sanitation and getting rid of stagnant water or breeding space for mosquitoes.”

Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected aedes mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, jaundice, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.

Some infected people may not experience any of these symptoms. In severe cases, bleeding may occur from the mouth, nose, eyes or stomach

Regional Manager, North Central 2, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Alexius Ayabam (right), presenting relief materials donated by Stanbic IBTC to one of the beneficiaries at the Internally Displaced People’s (IDP) Camp Makurdi, Benue State… recently.

National ID, key for economic growth, recovery plan - NIMC boss Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja

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CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz, has said that the National Identification Number (NIN) is central for realizing the Economic Growth and Recovery Plan (EGRP) in order to effectively deliver important government services in Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement on Monday signed by its Corporate Communication Officer, Amaka Eze in Abuja.

Azia explained that NIMC, has a mandate to populate the National Identity Database (NIDB) with citizen’s data, as well as ensure that every registered person can be easily and quickly verified and their identities authenticated with the NIN. “The Federal Government has planned to strengthen fiscal management, promote good governance and transparency required knowing and being able to identify citizens, which can only be achieved with the NIN” he said.

The DG stated this at the

2017 INDO - AFRICA ICT Expo, organized by the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) in Lagos with the theme ‘Innovative Developments supporting Evolving Digital Economy’.

He continued, “The fragmented identity ecosystem in the country has remained a deterrent to the growth of basic amenities, which is required to realize a reasonable standard of living in the country. This means that key economic challenges including improving security, rebuilding the economy and

tackling corruption in the country have not been tackled because there is no comprehensive central database to guide the provision of these needs.

“Although Nigeria has the potential to be a major player in global economy, it has continued to struggle with development and the provision of very basic amenities such as education, healthcare, portable drinking water, food, and housing due to the lack of a central database to aid planning and policy making” he said.

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Council Boss urges police to fish-out armed robbers, security men Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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tee chairman of Nsukka LGA Chief Ejike Asadu has called on the police to arrest all those involved in the armed robbery attack of last week at the Nsukka building material market where not less than N3m was carted away.

The TCC chairman while addressing traders shortly after he was conducted round the market to see things for himself expressed surprise but vowed that all those behind the robbery attack must be arrested and brought to book including market security men who were said to be on the run.

“It is unfortunate that security men that have the responsibility to secure the market conspired to rob the market put in their care.

“I have been informed that two of the security men on the run have been arrested others will also be arrested to explain their level of involvement in this incident,” he said.

The chairman announced that all the traders contesting for positions in the market proposed election have been disqualified and election cancelled till further notice.

“All those contesting for election in the market have been disqualified and election cancelled.

“The robbery incident may not be unconnected with the power tussle of who becomes the next chairman of the market, “he said.

Asadu expressed shock and disappointment in some shops converted to evil shrine by security men of the market with fetish materials and objects in it.

“Strong man of God would be immediately invited to destroy and remove the evil shrines and all these fetish objects in it.

“Nsukka LGA will set up committee to investigate and find out the remote and immediate cause of this incident,” he said.

He said the names of all those contesting election in the market would be forwarded to the DPO of Nsukka urban police station for interrogation.

Speaking with newsmen the caretaker chairman of the building material market, Mr. John Silala alleged that the chief security officer of the market and his men knew everything about the robbery as they were already on the run.

“If their hands are clean wouldn’t be on the run but should have raised alarm for response from the police and other security personnel.

L-R: Beneficiaries, Mr. Kenneth Animam and Mr. Tunji Iyasele; British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Executive Director, Abimbola Okoya; Chief Operating Officer, Azemor Agribiz Limited, Alhaja Mariam Bello; USAID MARKET II Southern Coordinator, Mr. Kayode Faleti and General Manager, BATNF, Lolade Johnson-Agiri, during the presentation of Smoking kilns to Umusadege Fish Farmers’ Cooperative Society Ibadan, Oyo State… on Monday.

Restructuring not solution to Nigeria’s problems, but change of mindset, says Cleric Iniobong Iwok

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cleric, Christopher Abika has disclosed that the increasing calls for restructuring of Nigeria was needless and unnecessary, stressing that the solutions to the country woes lies in the citizenry having a shift of mindset toward skills acquisition and entrepreneurship, while the leaders need to have the fear of God, and be accountable.

Abika, while delivering his sermon as the guest pastor at a special services of the living waters unlimited church, Isolo, Lagos, with the theme: How the western world used the Bible to transform their World.

The Cleric, stressed that what developed countries did to transform their societies was to tailor the education system towards skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and creativity, adding that through this there would be societal transformation and wealth would be created.

Abika, who is the founder and pastor of kingdom house of God ministries international, Sweden, noted that most of Nigeria’s problems were self inflicted because of the mindset of the citizenry and lack of patriotic leadership, warning that there has to be a change of focus, if the country was to attain its potentials.

He said that “the problem with Nigeria is not

about restructuring the country, is about our leaders been patriotic, be ready to service the people without having the mindset to loot.

“We are very religions people in Nigeria, but the thruth is, our people are not been tailored with right mindset. There has to be a mental shift among Nigerians toward skill acquisition, entrepreneurship. Creativity rules the world, which is the way modern societies were transformed.

“Nigerians are missing the picture because of their way of life, we should use what we have to open our environment,” Abika said.

He charged churches in the country to live up

to its responsibilities and nurture the citizenry to be responsible, adding that the church could do more in stamping out the bad attitude among Nigerian leaders.

“The church are trying but they could do more, they have strengthen the faith of Nigerians, but they have to do more to nurture Nigerians to be good.”

Also speaking the pastor of the church, pastor Prosper kanayo rubbished the call for restructuring of the country, stressing that what Nigeria must do to be transformed was shift in orientation among the citizenry and Investment in vocational education.

The Cleric attributed

Anambra CP warns against extortion John Ndu Awka

ÏÏÏNigeria

Police have been warned against humiliation, molestation and indiscriminate extortion from commuters.

The warning was made open during a stakeholders meeting in Awka, Anambra state.

Issuing the warning, Anambra state Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar re-

gretted that some police officers were operating contrary to the provisions of police service code, calling on individuals to report to appropriate authority, any police officer extorting from them.

C. P Umar represented by the Police Head of Administration, Mr Chris Owolabi explained that the police had earlier establish a section “Public Complaints and Anti Piracy Bureau “ where peo-

ple should complain any ill behavior or extortion from the police, warning commuters to refrain from offering police bribe.

Umar “ I always sanction any officer that is found guilty of any action. In case you are molested or extorted call this lines for immediate attention, 08060970639 or 08166559820”.

“We urge you to equally provide relevant information

that would assist the police in providing law and order and report immediate any suspicious activity or movement around you.” Umar said.

He however promised to continue safeguarding the lives and properties of the people to ensure a crime free state.

On his part, the Traditional Ruler of Onitsha and the Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council,

Nigerian underdeveloped and problems to corruption, pointing to the high underdevelopment in the Niger-Delta region in spite of the hugh funds allocated to the region over the years.

“Restructuring is not the solution to Nigeria problems. There has to be a mental change among Nigerians toward entrepreneurship that is the way forward from this position.”

“They want to give the states more money, what have they done with the one given to them? Look at the Niger Delta regions very under developed, in spite of the high derivation funds” the region is getting,” Kanayo disclosed.

Igwe Alfred Achebe regretted the attitude of some police officer at Ugwu nwasike , who extort money from commuters and thereby causing unnecessary traffic congestion.

Igwe Achebe called on the police commissioner to take immediately action and equally regulate the activities of police in the state, especially along the old Enugu Onitsha road.

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2019 Presidency: Why Buhari is yet to declare his ambition- Abdulkadir There is this impression, in many quarters, that the APC is a hot house now and that there are discordant tunes among some of the principal actors and players within the party. Is that the true situation?

It is not correct. Let me correct this impression. You see, the word discordant used is not so. If you say it is a hot house, you see it is a relative term. It is something needed. Because the party is something needed, people need to be in APC. You should realise always that APC is the party to beat. APC has opened new vista in Nigerian politics since its inception till date, because it is bringing about change, a change in our political system.

APC is not a party that condones or promotes impunity. What we have archived as a political party at the level of management and operation, if you make comparison with other parties, particularly the PDP, you will see that we respect due process, we respect the rule of law and we respect court orders. The sanctity of law is being respected. Ever since, we never had any occasion where the presidency intervened in the running of affairs of the party, either in terms of nomination of candidates during one bye election or the elections we have had so far since the inception of this administration.

Even when we came as a new party in 2014/2015, in elections where we had to nominate candidates, there was no imposition of candidates. There was no interference by the leadership of the party.

Overtime, the expectation of the people is to see that the normal thing is being done.

The belief is that there are some people up stairs who will dictate what happens.

Secondly, because of the potentials, the viability of the APC as a platform, as a party for people who want to have a platform for them to win elections, so they see the potentials of APC as very important and so everybody is struggling to be in APC. Everybody wants to have the ticket of APC. So, certainly, there will be struggles and in the course of the struggles, there will be frictions. Naturally, people want to grab. They want to grab unto themselves and as such there will be resistance. These things are dynamic and normal. It is not as negative as the picture being painted.

Recently, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said that he is being sidelined in the party and that he doesn’t know what happens in the party. Remember also that former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, when APC took off, we used to see him everywhere, but he is no longer that visible now. If top members of the party feel they are being sidelined, does that not tell you that something is wrong?

We are not sharing or doing something extraordinary or spectacular that somebody will think that he is being sidelined.

APC is a political party, which makes it an institution. We have government that is produced by APC. Government also is an institution. You see, there are normal things in any power game. Like some of us who were elected to run the affairs of

ABDULKADIR

The National Vice Chairman (North West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Minister of Youth and Social Development, Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, in this interview with TONY AMOKEODO, LATEEF IBRAHIM and OLUFEMI SAMUEL, speaks on a wide range of national issues. Abdulkadir, who holds the traditional title of Magatakarda Babba of Sokoto State, insists that APC has not sidelined former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu or any other chieftain. this party, we are the dejure leaders of this party. But naturally, in our own African setting and the Nigerian way of doing things, there are defacto leaders of this party, whether anybody likes or not. The Asiwaju (Bola Tinubu) you mentioned, played a very formidable role in the formation of the party, the merger and the build up to 2015 elections, there is no doubt about this. He was one of the driving forces. It is even an understatement to say that he has made contributions to the party, building that party and the electoral victory because he has electoral value, which he added. Atiku Abubakar is one of the defacto leaders of the party. He came to APC from PDP and you can’t dis-

miss the fact that his presence as a former Vice President, his political stature added value to the build up to 2015 elections. He is an interested party, he contested election against Buhari and Buhari defeated him and won the ticket and that is it. But that did not make him to lose his status as a senior member of the party, as an elder of the party and also a leader in his own right. So, I could remember, prior to the elections and even after the elections, we attended several meetings of the leadership of the party. At that time, we had a group called ‘Leaders of the Party Forum’ comprising all the governors, former governors and key members of the party, where the National Chairman of the par-

But in fairness to the President, it is something that he would indicate at an appropriate time, not now. You see, if he starts talking now about the 2019 election, it will be a distraction. It will affect governance. In fact, it will affect every facet of things. Don’t forget, we have investors who have invested in this country because they believe that man (Buhari) can deliver. By the time you are debating whether he will continue or not, they will have a rethink as businessmen, because they don’t want to risk their investment.

ty presides. Even before Oyegun ( Cheif John Odigie-Oyegun, National Chairman of APC), was elected. It was either in those meetings strategies for the party, recruitment, campaign strategies were formulated there because we were facing a formidable Federal Government and an odd system of PDP. So, thereafter, I could remember vividly, that we had formal meetings of the party which he (Atiku) attended and he had been attending, where decisions were taken. Like also the national caucus of the party, which also an important organ of the party, he attended.

I think he made more contributions at that meeting than even the President. He was on the high table with the Chairman, the President and Asiwaju as the leaders of the party. So also, there was one informal leadership meeting where issues of the party were synchronized, articulated, which was called G-19, made up of select leaders of the party, and he is one of them and he attended those meetings. That apart, like I said earlier, Atiku has access to the President. He pays private visits to the President. What I am trying to say is that the issue of sidelining and what he had said, do not arise. Secondly, somebody who has reached that status and age, who has been on this mother earth for at least seven decades and who has attained the enviable position of a Vice President of this country, in itself, qualifies him to be a statesman. So, having attained that position, there are ways of communication, because his words are not like those of ordinary persons. Whether locally or globally, when he speaks, he is a statesman, so, that his status has its own etiquette of not saying things anyhow. Even the missing links by many commentators is that CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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‘Why Buhari is yet to declare his ambition’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 those of us who listened to what he said in the Hausa radio interview he granted, the weight is even bigger than the translated version as reported in English. Certainly, these things, you have to look at and situate them as in their context. Atiku, as a former Vice President, could as a matter of our tradition and decorum, speak to all these governors, including Asiwaju and others, and if there are problems, he can make contact with them and say let’s go and see the President and advice him on how to do things, not in the public in order to ridicule the President and ridicule the party as if we have failed the nation or the party has failed. This issue of sidelining, his own is even exclusive because he has exclusive privileges like other equally important party members. There are millions of Nigerians who have equally contributed their own personal money to the campaign. They may not even have access to the President. Probably, they may have access to their governors or the local leaders. Certainly, it is not fair, it is not proper and it doesn’t befit his status because some of us are supposed to learn how to behave from our elders.

The APC, no doubt, needs a full house to face the coming elections.

Now that leaders are talking like this, expressing their disenchantments with the party, are you planning to call them with a view to dialoguing with them?

It is our leaders who should call us and not we calling them. The proper thing is for us, who are the dejure leaders of this party to call people to attend statutory meetings. But those kind of extra ordinary engagements, it is the leaders, who at their own instance, should say we want to see XYZ people, please come. There is a problem here, let us solve it. Let us do it this way, this is our thinking. You better reconcile this with that etc. That is how it works. But if you go by the books, as chairman, will I just sit down and say because am the chairman of the party from my zone, that’s North West, where President Buhari comes from, I will just summon a meeting and sit down in my house and say Buhari should come. Of course, Buhari is a member of the North West zonal committee, which am the Chairman. If we are going to have that meeting, I will convene a formal meeting. But when it comes to the reality, it is not me who will call the President and tell him what to do.

He is the one who has the right to call me and say that ‘you see chairman, this thing, the way they are going is not nice, let us do it this way or let us do it that way’. This, I think, is the way things should be done in black Africa. Even elsewhere, you have to respect leadership, you have to respect elders. But the mistake here was going to the public. We don’t have to wash our dirty linen in the public because what such suggests is not just the plain words used. If I remember, he said after forming government, in which they used their own money and resources, they were sidelined. You could have used whatever. You could have made contributions. I remember there was this old woman who contributed her savings, one million naira to Buhari’s election, old woman. Before her death, she even came here before Bihari’s inauguration, she was here. What was she expecting? She didn’t have a company. Was she expecting the Federal Government to buy her foods because she sells food in her village? She did it because she believed there is somebody who will add value to the leadership of this country. Many of us have contributed. Are we complaining?

She should have made up her mind and say she is no longer comfortable to be in the same team with Buhari and that Atiku will be a better option. If that is the case, the simple thing to do in a civilised democracy is for her to resign and say my reason for resignation is that I want to join Atiku because I believe so much in his ability than Buhari. Simple. Everybody is going to respect that position. Unlike this kind of situation. I know her, she is my sister. She is a very nice person, but on this matter, she has goofed.

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Even if we want to complain, is this how we should complain?

From the way you have spoken, it is clear that there are many others who contributed and are not complaining.

Are you then saying that Atiku should stop complaining?

The contributions am talking about here are relative. There are people who died. I attended all the rallies in my zone.

Eight rallies. We had eight presidential campaign rallies in the zone. There was none that I did not notice somebody falling down there, starving and dying. This is somebody who has family and so on. Is that not a greater sacrifice? He is there, he is not thinking of being consulted before you appoint Ministers or before you appoint anybody. He is not even expecting personal benefits apart from good governance. Is that not a better or a bigger contribution than those who spent their profits from their businesses, which in most cases are not all these government patronages? These are privileged people.

What am saying here is this: in all these campaigns, some people will have accidents, some will record injuries, some will record loss of incomes, they will leave their businesses for that day for the rallies. Some people, on the election day, while waiting to vote, they will lose some incomes. So, it is relative if you say contributions. How can you compare Asiwaju, the former governor of Lagos State they are talking about? You don’t need to be told his level of contributions. The goodwill that was brought. All these things are there.

The leading opposition party in the country, the PDP, has been maintaining, all along, that they will dethrone the APC in 2019 and take over the Aso Rock presidential villa. With these discordant tunes in your party, are you not paving the way for that?

No. It is normal for people to have quarrel, especially the elite. Anything that the elites are involved, whether the clergy, they quarrel in terms of opinion and so on. It is normal human phenomenon. If I do the same business with you, there will be quarrel. In terms of marketing your product, maybe we sell detergent, you sell Omo and I sell a Elephant Power, there must be competition. There must he quarrel here and there. How to retain your customers, how to impress others depend on your marketing strategies. I

may record losses this month, but next month my profits and turn over may consume all the profits you have made in the last six months. The issue of PDP, don’t forget, is what we are still suffering from those problems that were caused by the PDP administration. On a general note, don’t forget, I always want to be blunt and very frank; it is a quarrel by the elite. It depends on how you act together. We have advantage. Since the inception of this Buhari’s administration, whether we like it or not, the government has introduced certain things, the impact you may not feel immediately. Some people who have felt the impact may not even have access to media to say it. At least, impunity has been cut to size in both administration of party and governance, because of the attitude of the leader. The President has changed the psyche. The psyche of an average Nigerian has changed because Buhari respects prudence, wants prudence and accountability. You may not attain that level of cleanliness in just two years.

But in public and even private life now, people are imbibing it because the leader is doing to some extent, the right thing.

The larger population follows the leader.

That leader may be wrong, but they still follow him. If he is leading them in the right direction, everybody will be happy.

If he is leading them in the wrong direction, they will only be following and they won’t know that they are in a mess, until a particular stage when there will be a revolt, which happened in 2015. That’s what happened. People have been following PDP anyhow, because they declare elections, they do whatever they like and there is nothing anybody can do. Gradually, the voters and even the elite themselves realised that they were in a big mess. That’s why they all came together and formed a party of like minds and they changed the situation. That is what happened in 2015.

All these wrangling is in an effort to consolidate. People now realise that they need to come together and make it more forceful.

In a very clear term, are you saying that APC, at any point in time, did not wrong Atiku, Tinubu and others like them?

Are they not members of the party?

Who wronged them? APC is in an institution. Did APC deprive anybody of his entitlements, rights or privilege? Even if not Atiku, but any other member of the party? He (Atiku) contested election, pri-

mary election, was he deprived? He was cleared, he was screened like any other person, it is his right to. Nobody deprived him. There were no elections which he wanted to contest, as far as I could remember, even in Adamawa, his home state, there were no election which he wanted to contest that we deprived him as a party.

What some people are trying to do to rather misguide other members of the party is just trying to cry wolf where none exist.

Some of these things is that if you look at how President Buhari allows regular National Economic Council, which has been institutionalised now, unlike before, is remarkable. He gave the Vice President free hand to operate. Some governors in the states don’t even allow their deputies to act on their behalf.

How will you react to the allegation that the President is too rigid and puts too much emphasis on Due Process?

Rigidity is different from due process.

That due process is to ensure that everything is done according to the law. It is different from rigidity. The President is not the chopping type and he would not allow you to chop wrongly.

Sir, 2019 is almost around the corner. Was there anytime, whether orally or in writing, that the President told anybody that he would only be running for one term?

Buhari is the President of Nigeria and he is holding the flag of APC, which was given to him for four years. He indicated interest and he was given the ticket after going through the processes of primaries and so on and he won the election.

The constitution of Nigeria provides for two terms. If the time comes for the processes of election for 2019, there will certainly be primaries and these processes require that the party will inform those who are interested to show their interest, indicate their interest and will follow the procedure. At that point, that’s when this kind of question will arise. As for me, as a leader of the party, I am supposed to play a role of listening to all. So, it is not our prerogative or our business to know whether Mr A wants to contest in 2019 or not, or the President wants to contest in 2019 or not.

But in fairness to the President, it is something that he would indicate at an appropriate time, not now. You see, if he starts talking now about the 2019 election, it will be a distraction. It will affect governance.

In fact, it will affect every facet of things.

Don’t forget, we have investors who have invested in this country because they believe that man (Buhari) can deliver. By the time you are debating whether he will continue or not, they will have a rethink as businessmen, because they don’t want to risk their investment.

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Let Anchor Borrowers Programme go round

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ne of the federal government’s intervention programmes which has recorded huge success in recent years is the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Anchor Borrowers Programme.

Under it, the CBN collaborated with local farmers through state governments to promote agricultural production across the country. First to benefit from the programme were some states in the northern part of the country with good fadamas that could support large scale rice production.

The programme was later extended to some other states in the south east and south-south geopolitical zones of the country, also for large scale rice production. The huge success of the programme enabled many state governments that keyed- in to the programme to bring down the high price of rice in the markets especially this year. The success of the programme has also emboldened some local and foreign investors to go into large scale rice production and processing in the country.

Following its successful intervention in large scale rice production and as part of the Anchor Borrowers Programme, the CBN has again introduced the Broiler Out growers scheme in Lagos State in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, Amo farms, a local poultry feeds producer and Sieberer Hatchery Limited to fund broiler production in the state.

In introducing the new scheme, 10 poultry out grower farmers were given 1,000 birds each and enough food to last the birds for 42 days. The scheme was an instant success because Amo farms, the supplier of the feeds, will buy back the broilers at a pre- agreed price from the out grower farmers when they reach maturity. Such interventions by the CBN and other interested bodies are expected to encourage young people who are interested in

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agricultural production but lack the take off funds to embrace agriculture through the intervention scheme.

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Nelson Mandela

Obafemi Awolowo

Nnamdi Azikiwe

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

“Behind the ugly terrible mask of misfortune lies the beautiful soothing countenance of prosperity. So, tear the mask!

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route”.

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Evangelists, militants, herdsmen and terrorists

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Ikechukwu Muo

ulani-Herdsmen: These are categories of Nigerians operating in our social space. The evangelists are those spreading the good news, even though others, including those in authority, may not see the news as good. But there is nothing strange about this; it was so in the days of Christ. Herdsmen are migrant cattle rearers who originally were harmless. Nowadays, however, they have become seriously armed and are a threat to their hosts.

Militants are those in armed opposition to certain government actions and policies. They have some public sympathy because they are believed to be fighting for a just cause. Terrorists are at war with everybody and anybody including the government and those who think they are safe with them.

Now, these categorisations represent a kind of continuum, from the most harmless to the most harmful. And under normal circumstances, the society should be most concerned about the terrorists; but that is under normal circumstances.

In December, 2015, IPOBians (Indigenous People of Biafra members) in Anambra State were engaged in evangelism, informing people about their agenda when ‘the police people started shooting…We asked in surprise what we had done, because we were not with any gun, knife or weapon, not even a stone,” Chidiebere Nnaji, one of the surviving evangelists after the Head-Bridge massacre, said. It was from him I learnt that what IPOBians were doing was actually evangelism.

Many people do not accept their evangelism and are indeed hostile to the messengers and their messages. But like other evangelists, they were armed with flags, phones, tracts and Bibles. Those murdered in that deal-with-them season included Nkiruka Ikeanyionwu, Chima Onoh, Kenneth Ogadinma, Angus Chikwado and Feli-

cia Egwuatu.

Two weeks later, those celebrating the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, were also shot by the same security forces. Of course, Kanu was not released because President Muhammadu Buhari, who knows more than the judges, felt that his offence was too serious to merit a bail! How come soldiers, armed from our common purse, murdered those IPOBians who were just evangelising?

I then recalled the order given by the then Delta State Commissioner for Police, Mr. Ekpoudom, that all MASSOBians be treated as armed robbers (Vanguard, November 9, 2005 Pg. 7). Of course, the selfappointed loquacious northern spokesman, Junaid Muhammed, recently referred to them as terrorists who were going to be demolished as is being done to Boko Haram. But even the most shameless liar must at least, admit that from MASSOB to IPOB, they have been non-violent; they only sing and hoist flags, flags which every kindred, company and society has!

There are also the evangelists in Zaria, who aggressively promote their message and who refused the army a free passage. I have watched the plea by the soldiers for passage; I have also compared el- Rufai’s reaction this time with his reaction when similar incident occurred in 2014. But that is not the issue here. The fact is that the soldiers attacked the evangelists.

Within 48 hours of the ‘Shiite war’, government and their agencies, the Senate, House of Reps, National Human Rights Committee, had set up investigative committees while the NBA later weighed in.

For Kanu and IPOB, no nothing!

A few Eastern-based human rights groups were the only voices crying in the wilderness over the murdered peaceful demonstrators. The difference is clear!

As this was going on, it was time for the Bayelsa election. The Police deployed 9000 men while the entire security apparatus was on

standby. But the election was disrupted, bloody and deadly because militants were in operation! Our security apparatus in Bayelsa became helpless; their guns went quiet and they even became victims in the process. ‘Generals’ and pirates were publicly negotiating vote-sharing formulas and nobody dared stop them. When the negotiation failed and war broke out, our own Generals were found wanting.

In the rerun of January 9, 2016, the militants still had a field day, operating unchallenged across land and sea. The security operatives forgot their rules of engagement, which they had been threatening to unleash on pro-Biafran protesters!

Tompolo has refused to obey court summons but he has instead overrun the media space, declaring his innocence, giving conditions for court appearance and even advising Buhari to “allow the people of the Niger Delta Region to know peace, otherwise he will not know peace as well.” (Daily Post, January 16, 2016)! After all, one government cannot order another Government around! Even the warrant for his arrest has not been affected as I write. A coalition of militants (there is a coalition for everything nowadays) has even declared that the government MUST negotiate with them or else…By the way, I thought these militants have been demobilised and rehabilitated!

We all know the story of the Fulani herdsmen, who have been unleashing mayhem across the land.

Recently, they looted and burnt villages and murdered a DPO and 29 others in Adamawa State. Our security apparatus have been helpless, incapable or unwilling to take them on. Indeed, the atrocities of these so-called herdsmen appear not to be captured in our security radar. Instead of responding in kind to their ferocious murderousness, the government plans to import grass for them and continue to persuade them to adopt other means of raising their cattle. A

group of people destroys farmlands, kills, kidnaps and maims, and the President’s strategic response is to persuade them! Of course, that should be expected; after all, we are willing to negotiate with bloodthirsty Boko Haramists!

The Nigerian government has over the years made it more attractive for people to express themselves violently. Whether it is OPC, MEND et al or Boko Haram, those who go violent get away with it while those who sing, dance, deploy flags or organise marches are shown the short end of the stick. That is why Tompolo is giving conditions for court appearance while Kanu who appeared in court has not been released despite several court orders.

Boko Haram was merely rascally in the beginning but found that the government preferred brute violence and that is why we are where we are. IPOBians and KANUists and Zakkysts are mowed down while militants and pure terrorists have a field day or are begged to repent. What do you expect when maximum force is deployed against the armless and harmless while those who are armed and murderous are treated with kid gloves. Indeed, all men are equal…

Martin Luther King is of the view that those ‘who engage in non-violent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive. We bring it out in the open, where it can be seen and dealt with. Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension its exposure creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured’ (Letter from a Birmingham Jail April 16, 1963). That was more than 50 years ago.

That position is still valid today!

Dr. Muo is of the Department of Business Administration, OOU, Ago-Iwoye

Whether or not Nigeria’s unity is negotiable

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he need for this article arises from the recent statements credited to the Federal Government on the unity of Nigeria being non-

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negotiable It is therefore pertinent to address this question especially in the light of the currents agitations all over the country for a renegotiation of the status quo.

Let us start from the highest law of the land, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) (the Constitution) of which section 12 makes provision for the implementation of treaties between the federal government and other countries.

Therefore notwithstanding her sovereignty the Nigerian state’s accession to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Right (the charter) effectively watered down the “indivisible and indissoluble” portion of her Constitution as contained in the preamble.

On account of section 12 of the constitution the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is therefore valid Nigerian law in so far as she is signatory to the Charter, same having been domesticated.

The Charter became part of Nigerian law following the enactment of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Ratification and Enforcement Act), Cap 10, Laws of the Federation (LFN), 1990.

Under article 20 of the Charter: “All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.”

This provision was considered by the Supreme Court in the case of Abacha vs. Fawehinmi (2001) 51 WRN 29; (2000) 6 NWLR 228, (2002) 3 LRC 296, (2001) 1 CHR 95 wherein the court said: “Where however, the treaty is enacted into law by the National Assembly, as was the case with the African Charter which is incorporated into our municipal (i.e. domestic) law by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act Cap. 10 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 (hereinafter is referred to simply as Cap. 10), it becomes binding and our Courts must give effect to it like all other laws falling with-

in the Judicial power of the Courts.

By Cap. 10 the African Charter is now part of the laws of Nigeria and like all other laws, the Courts must uphold it. The Charter gives to citizens of member states of the Organization of African Unity rights and obligations, which rights and obligations are to be enforced by our Courts if they must have any meaning… No doubt Cap. 10 is a statue with international flavor.

Being so, therefore, I would think that if there is a conflict between it and another statute, its provisions will prevail over those of that other statute for the reason that it is presumed that the legislature does not intend to breach an international obligation. To this extent, I agree with their Lordships of the Court below that the Charter possesses “a greater vigor and strength” than any other domestic statue.”

In the circumstance, Nigeria cannot buck from its obligation under international treaty using its domestic law as a defense. To do so would contravene the provision and essence of Article 7 of the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties under International law.

In light of the above, if the writer were counsel to the Nigerian State, would advice to do the needful in

honour of her international obligation with regards to article 20 of the charter. This would be to conduct a referendum with a view to ascertaining whether the agitations reflect the true views and wish of the people. The outcome of such an exercise should be put into effect as representing the position of the law.

After all a true democracy is one with accommodation for dissenting views and plurality of opinions.

In the event that the federal government does not subscribe to the option of a referendum, the alternative would be to repeal the Charter.

The provisions under article 20 concerning the right to self determination and that of the constitution on indivisibility and indissolubility of Nigeria cannot co-exist, they are incompatible. The domestic law must give way to an international obligation.

It is therefore dictatorial for the federal government to maintain the position of Nigeria’s so called unity being non- negotiable Nigeria’ unity is indeed negotiable, what is not negotiable is the right of the people to self-determination. This is the law.

Bar Ogakwu is an Abuja based lawyer

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The NGO Regulatory Bill

Guest Columnist CHRIS AKIRI

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Since churches are categorised as NGOs or Civil Society Organisations, the NGO Regulatory Bill is patently a political subterfuge to bring Christianity under Government control with a grand design to arrest its growth and expansion by supervising and monitoring its operations as well as superintending the activities of its clerics; yet steering clear of religion and religious matters by a government, any government, is the beginning of wisdom.

That was the gravamen of the very First Amendment of the US Constitution in 1791, when the US Government distanced itself from all religious matters.

In the language of the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

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N obnoxious Bill whose long title nearly reveals its antisocial intendment is on its way to becoming an Act of the National Assembly having passed its first and second readings in the House of Representatives. With a jaw-breaking long title of “AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR THE SUPERVISION, COORDINATION AND MONITORING OF NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS, ETC. IN NIGERIA AND FOR RELATED MATTERS”, the proposed 58-sections Act is redolent of a rancid anti-Christian flavour; it reeks of autocracy, authoritarianism, over-government, and anti-democratic tendencies. It is difficult to fathom how a non-governmental organisation which, at its registration at the Corporate Affairs Commission, acquired the status of perpetual succession and corporate (legal) personality, can be stripped of those prime constituents by being subjected to a fresh registration every two years by a 17-member Board comprising a coterie of Federal Ministries, including those of Interior, Youth Development, Health, Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources and Justice. After a cursory reading of the Bill, it would become clear that it does not require the expertise of a practised cryptanalyst to see its intended target.

In a phrenetic effort to governmentalise non-governmental organisations, the Bill establishes a Commission and a Board, with an Executive Secretary, and other members who must be chosen by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Government shall not, according to the Bill, have any financial stake in any NGO, yet under the provisions of section 44 (1) (a)-(g) of the proposed NGO Regulatory Law, there shall be established in the Head Office of the Commission about seven Departments, including Finance, Planning, Research and Statistics, Information and Publicity, Community Relations, Legal, Personnel and Management and Procurement, thereby emasculating and con-

Malami, SAN (AGF) structively, if not literally, rendering NGOs hors de combat!

Sponsored by Hon. Umar Jibril, the Bill savours of militarism, puritanism, despotism and the blue laws of an unblushing autocrat.

It can be likened to a scenario in which God created a man; the man is killed by a besotted psychopath at a point, so that the dead man can be re-created after the lapse of 24 months! How can an organization which, at its registration, acquired the status of “perpetual (permanent) succession”, implying the continuation of a corporation’s existence despite the death, bankruptcy or insanity of any its owners, on the one hand, and a legal personhood (corporate personality), which confers legal rights and duties on the organization, on the other hand, be registered every 24 months or be considered de-registered and its operators exposed to imprisonment for up to eighteen months? It bears repetition to ask, how can an organisation with the status of legal personality and perpetual succession (irrefrangible attributes) be “killed” after two years and be re-animated by re-registration? Would that not be a contradiction in terms and a brazen violation and vitiation of the whole concepts of legal personality and perpetual succession?

Early in the year, the 8th National Assembly threatened to enact a Law requiring Pastors and General Overseers (GOs) who had occupied their clerical positions for longer than ten years to resign their appointments. This prompted the temporary resignation of the GO of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, before the shrill cries of the public killed the anti-Christian Bill. Last year, the Governor of Kaduna State attempted to introduce a similar Bill, which sought to li-

cense preaching and preachers for a period of time certain! Early this year, Hon. Bala ibn Na’Allah, also of the House of Representatives, unsuccessfully strove to get a Bill passed to muzzle social media.

This is why not a few Christians in Nigeria consider the NGO Regulatory Bill a cryptic way to achieve what the still-born Bill of Hon. Jubril early in the year failed to achieve, the stultification of Christian efforts to propagate their religion, contrary to the provisions of section 38 of the 1999 Constitution.

A most nauseating part of the Bill, the NGO Regulatory Bill, is that it is copied, almost ipsissimis verbis, from a Bill that was popularly discredited and consequently guillotined in Sierra Leone!

Being non-governmental and non-profit-making, NGOs never seek government’s funds to finance their projects, targeted at the spiritual, mental and physical development of the hoi-polloi and the political (human rights) aspects of their lives, usually areas that the Governments hold aloof or are ill-equipped to step into.

Schools and colleges for inner-city children, the waifs and strays of our society, services provided by such organizations as the CLO that monitor government’s compliance with, or disregard of, fundamental human rights, health, etc. are classic examples of what NGOs and Civil Society Organizations render gratis, for humanity and for God. Yet, under section 23 of the proposed anti-progress Law, “Any organization registered under this Act shall not be entitled to diplomatic or consular privileges or immunities”, a provision designed to starve NGOs of funds. Then section 24 covers the field, as it were, by providing that, under the pain of a prohibitive fine of N500,000 or imprisonment for eighteen

months, “it shall be an offence for any person to operate a Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria for welfare, research, health relief, agriculture, education, industry, the supply of amenities or any other similar purposes without registration and certificate under this Act” (the dog-in-the- manger provision).

If and whenever an NGO obtains any funds from any quarters, national or international, according to this Bill, the NGO must not only disclose its source(s) of income but must render an account (a financial statement of its expenses, subject to periodic audit by the Federal Government). In default of this provision, the defaulter(s) will be liable to imprisonment for up to 18 months. Imagine the les Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) (Doctors without Borders), a Non-Governmental Organization, advancing the cause of humanity and best known in war-torn regions and in developing countries afflicted by endemic diseases, being required by the French Government to show the sources of their income and the use thereof or creating a Commission and a Board to supervise their activities! The NGOs in Nigeria are to this country what the MSF is to the international community.

Since churches are categorised as NGOs or Civil Society Organisations, the NGO Regulatory Bill is patently a political subterfuge to bring Christianity under Government control with a grand design to arrest its growth and expansion by supervising and monitoring its operations as well as superintending the activities of its clerics; yet steering clear of religion and religious matters by a government, any government, is the beginning of wisdom. That was the gravamen of the very First Amendment of the US Constitution in 1791, when the US Government distanced itself from all religious matters. In the language of the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), though an amalgam of irreconcilable inconsistencies, enshrines secularity in its section 10 and the fundamental freedoms of worship, speech and association in its Chapter Four. Similar and identical provisions can be found in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (domesticated as Cap. 10, LFN. 1990) and in several Treaties and Conventions to which Nigeria is signatory. The NGO Regulatory Bill must NEVER become Law. Akiri is legal practitioner in Lagos

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‘Tier 2 Telcos’ operating cost up by 80%’ Stories by Tony Nwakaegho The Tier Two (broadband) telecom operators have said operating costs have gone up to 80 per cent.

They said the development is impacting them negatively,as businesses are groaning.

A Tier Two network, is an Internet service provider, which engages in the practice of peering with other networks, but which also purchases Internet Protocol (IP) transit to reach some portion of the Internet.

Managing Director of Smile Communications, Mr. Godfrey Efeurhobo, stated this when he led the group on a visit to the Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu in Abuja.

He said that the group was still finding it very difficult to access forex; and is not listed among companies having direct access to source for dollars.

Efeurhobo appealed to the government to put in place palliatives that would cushion most of the challenges they faced in their business as well as grant them tax holiday and easy access to foreign exchange.

In his response, Shittu, said government will support and create enabling environment for the telecommunications industry to thrive.

Shittu stated that ICT was

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Mr. Godfrey Efeurhobo, Managing Director of Smile Communications critical to the government; and that data is a way of life to all citizens, irrespective of whether in government or in private activities, and assured relevant steps would be taken on the challenges the operators are facing.

He also assured the operators that government would do everything possible to see that

Tier Two Telecoms (Broadband) providers do not close shop.

The minister seized the opportunity of the visit to invite the Tier Two Telecoms’ providers to partner with the ministry in the establishment of an ICT Development Bank, to adopt a campus of the ICT university, and join in the establishment of an ICT exhibition park.

MainOne connects to IXPN’s IPv6 network to boost Internet MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and Data Center solutions provider has successfully integrated into the new Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), on the network of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) to make Nigerians experience enhanced Internet services.

MainOne disclosed this in a statement signed by the Head of Managed Services and IP, Mr. Chidinma Iwe. He said that the integration to IPv6 addresses on the network of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) was borne out of the desire to create more robust and inexhaustible wholesale Internet connectivity and avert the possible blockade from the exhaustion of Internet Protocol Version Four (IPv4) addresses.

“Nigeria can no longer afford to delay the deployment of an effective and robust IPv6 network. IPv6 is the future of networks globally and a key communication enabler for the future Internet of Things (IoT). Operators that use only IPv4 networks will soon face difficulties in expanding their activities on the internet, which will result in reduced coverage and business opportunities.

“West Africa must leapfrog in IPv6 development, to enable

us to catch up with other more advanced regions such as South Africa. MainOne has led IPv6 connections in Nigeria with adjacency to over 73 IPv6 networks. However, we decided to do this evolutionary upgrade to IPv6 at the Internet Exchange as part of our effort to grow the local internet ecosystem in Nigeria.

“This ties into our commitment to mitigate the routing of Nigeria’s traffic abroad, which incurs expensive transit costs, increases service latency and compromises the user experience. With our upgrade to IPv6 at the IXPN, Nigeria can begin to exchange international IPv6 traffic incountry”, he said.

In his remarks, the Managing Director of IXPN, Mr. Muhammed Rudman stated that the migration of operators, such as MainOne, would significantly accelerate IPv6 traffic growth within Nigeria and enhance the country’s posture on the global Internet landscape.

He said,“Apart from giving our members the platform to experience enhanced interconnectivity, the implementation of IPv6 on our network places IXPN among the first of IXPs in Africa Ms.set Funke Opeke, CEOtoofoffer IPv6 Peering.”

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Govt backs CPN to tackle quackery in computing profession Ïj ƅƑƏƐ ƈƋ ƏƆƒƆ ƑƆ Ƌ The Federal Government, though the Ministry of Education, has promised to back the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) with logistics that will help the regulatory body effectively tackle quackery in the computing profession.

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, gave the pledge in Abuja while inaugurating the newly elected members of the CPN in Abuja, recently.

He added that there was the need to address the situation where Information Technology (IT) practitioners in Nigeria operate without being registered and regulated by CPN. He said that the situation

is giving rise to quackery, which has cost the federal government huge revenue losses, aside putting executable IT projects at risk.

The newly elected President of CPN and Chairman of Council, Prof.

Charles Uwadia, in his remark after the council’s inauguration, said that quackery had long existed in the IT profession in the country, even with attendant loss of huge revenue through capital flight.

He lamented that most IT professionals who execute big and small projects, are not registered with CPN, and are not being regulated

by CPN, whose mandate according to Decree 49 of 1993, is to monitor and regulate the practice of computing profession in

Prof. Charles Onuwa Uwadia, President/Chairman-In-Council and Mr. Kole Jagun, Vice-President/ Vice-Chairman- In-Council after the inauguration, recently the country.

Uwadia explained that every individual and organisation that

is practicing computing profession in the country is supposed to register with CPN, but decried the

situation where majority of the big players were not registered with CPN, yet they practice the

computing profession in Nigeria without paying their dues and service charges that are accruable to government, amounting to huge loss of revenue.

He listed three point agenda, which include enforcement of the Act setting up CPN, in relation to revenue generation; expanding the value proposition for members; and sustainability of mandate upon which CPN should operate and exercise its powers.

“Quackery can be more devastating, because it leads to huge loss of revenue and I am happy that the minister has thrown his support for CPN to carry out its regulatory function and bring all computing organisations to get registered with CPN,” Uwadia added.

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I, now wish to be known and addressed as OGWUCHE AUDU. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

FRIDAY: I, formerly known and addressed as FRIDAY OZO, now wish to be known and addressed as OZOR FRIDAY OFIA. MY CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH IS 2/03/1982. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General Public should please take note.

CHIJIOKE: I, formerly known and addressed as CHIJIOKE IRENE ONUENYENWA, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIJIOKE EDNA IRENE ONUENYENWA. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH I,formerly known and addressed as Akinbami Ayanteju Modupe, also known and addressed as Akinbami Modupe Ayanteju is one and the same person. That the letter “E” was omitted from Modupe on my voters’ card and should read Modupe instead of Modup. Also my correct date of birth is 2706-1992 and not 27-06-1993. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

DAVIDOBASI: I, formerly known and addressed as DAVIDOBASI ADAUGO BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as ADA DAVID BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

OBETA IFUNANYA MIRABEL

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOWU FATIMOH TAFA now wish to be known and addressed as TAFA FATIMO AJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBI PERPETUA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as EZIKA PERPETUA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. Ministry of Education, Owerri and general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AMUDALAT AYINKE ISIAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as AMUDALAT AYINKE KAREEM. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OKWARA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKWARA STELLA OBIAGELI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ODO STELLA OBIAGELI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

EDEH OKWUDILI NGENE.

OGUJI OGECHI FELICITAS

EDEH: I, formerly known and addressed as EDEH OKWUDILI SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH OKWUDILI NGENE. All former documents remain valid.

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OGBU TOCHUKWU MOSES

OGUGUO: I, formerly known and addressed as OGUGUO OGECHI FELICITAS, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUJI OGECHI FELICITAS. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS OGECHUKWU JULIET AFAMEFUNA

ELOANYI: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ELOANYI OGECHUKWU JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGECHUKWU JULIET AFAMEFUNA. All former documents remain valid.

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OGBU: I, formerly known and addressed as OGBU TOCHUKWU FRANCIS, now wish to be known and addressed as OGBU TOCHUKWU MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS OKAFOR ONYINYECHI MAURREN

MRS UDEH LUCY IZUKACHI AMALINZEH: I, formerly known and addressed as AMALINZEH LUCY IZUKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UDEH LUCY IZUKACHI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

OGBAJI CECILIA NGOZI

GEOFFREY IZUEGBUNAM OKAFOR GEOFFREY: I, formerly known and addressed as GEOFFREY OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as GEOFFREY IZUEGBUNAM OKAFOR. All former documents remain valid. FIRST BANK and General Public should please take note.

AMAIFEOBU ONYEBUCHI CHUKWUANUGO.

EZE: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE ONYINYECHI MAURREN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKAFOR ONYINYECHI MAURREN. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS AMAIFEOBU CHINYERE LILIAN.

ENEZE GOODLUCK ANENECHUKWU

CHUKS: I, formerly known and addressed as AMAIFEOBU ONYEBUCHI CHUKS, now wish to be known and addressed as AMAIFEOBU ONYEBUCHI CHUKWUANUGO. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

EJIMOFOR: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EJIMOFOR CHINYERE LILIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AMAIFEOBU CHINYERE LILIAN. All former documents remain valid.

General Public should please take

ANUGWO IKECHUKWU JOSEPH.

MRS HAPPINESS CHIAMAKA GBISE.

NDUKASUNDAY.

ONUEGBU: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS HAPPINESS CHIAMAKA ONUEGBU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS HAPPINESS CHIAMAKA GBISE. My correct date of birth 14/12/1990.

All former documents remain valid.

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NDUKA: I, formerly known and addressed as NDUKA SUNDAY OBIAKONWA, now wish to be known and addressed as NDUKASUNDAY. All former documents remain valid.

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LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

LAWRENCE SOLA IMOLE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

TAFA FATIMO AJOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IWUAGWU IJEOMA HONEST, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ANUKAM IJEOMA HONEST. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

CORRECTION OF NAME

LAWAL AYODELE OMOLOLA I formerly known and addressed as AYODELE YEMISI ARANSIOLA now wish to be known and addressed as LAWAL AYODELE OMOLOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EZIKA PERPETUA NGOZI

This is to confirm that the name IGBONAGWAM HOPE ONYEKA and OGBONNA HOPE ONYEKA refers to one and the same person; now wish to be known and addressed as IGBONAGWAM HOPE ONYEKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ANUGWO: I, formerly known and addressed as ANUGWO IKECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as ANUGWO IKECHUKWU JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

JAMES OLA BABATUNDE. I formerly known and addressed as BABATUNDE JAMES OLAIFA now wish to be known and addressed as JAMES OLA BABATUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. ANUKAM IJEOMA HONEST

MRS ODO STELLA OBIAGELI

OBETA: I, formerly known and addressed as OBETA EKWUTOSI DOLEEN, now wish to be known and addressed as OBETA IFUNANYA MIRABEL. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name OFORBUIKE PHILIP EFEDION was wrongly written when opening account but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OFORBUIKE PHILIP EFEDIONYE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

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This is to certify and confirm that MISS AWANAH FELICIA CHIDIEBELE, MISS AWANAH FELICIA CHIDIEBERE and MRS AWANAH FELICIA CHIDIEBERE UNEGBU refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AWANAH FELICIA CHIDIEBERE UNEGBU. All former documents bearing the three (3) names remain valid. General public take note.

This is to inform the general public that Original Deed of Sub-Lease. Reg. as 48/48/1474 at Enugu Land Registry belonging to MR. UMEONYIDO ANIEMEKA .N. of Plot 12/16 Trans Ekulu Housing estate Phase I Enugu All effort of trace the said document has proved abortive. If found please contact the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development.

AJASA SAMSONDEEN ALAO.

ENEZE I, formerly known and addressed as ENEZE ANENECHUKWU SMART, now wish to be known and addressed as ENEZE GOODLUCK ANENECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known called and addressed as LAWRENCE FEYISHOLA IMOLE and LANRENCE FEYISOLA, , now wish to be known called and addressed as LAWRENCE SOLA IMOLE .that my date of birth is 27TH APRIL ,1979 All former documentsm remain valid, authorities concerned and general public should please take note.

SUNNY-AGEGE VERONICA I formerly known and addressed as AGEGE VERONICA SUNNY now wish to be known and addressed as SUNNY-AGEGE VERONICA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ALAO SAMSONDEEN ADEDAMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as AJASA SAMSONDEEN ALAO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

TITILAYO KUDIRAT ADESALU.

NASIRUDEEN LUKMAN BABA

I formerly known and addressed as AKANDE-DESALU KUDIRAT TITILAYO,DESALU KUDIRAT TITILAYO and DESALU-AKANDE KUDRAT TITILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as TITILAYO KUDIRAT ADESALU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AJIBOLA BADIRUDEEN ABIMBOLA

I formerly known and addressed as ALFA LUKUMON NASIRU now wish to be known and addressed as NASIRUDEEN LUKMAN BABA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MUDASHIRU AJIBOLA OKOAJE now wish to be known and addressed as AJIBOLA BADIRUDEEN ABIMBOLA.I was born on 14/04/1945. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS. NWOLISA ONYINYECHUKWU JOAN MARYMYRRH

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKOYE ONYINYECHUKWU JOAN MARYMYRRH now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWOLISA ONYINYECHUKWU JOAN MARYMYRRH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ESTHER SAMUEL OKON Formerly known and addressed as ESTHER SAMUEL OKON INIOBONG, now wish to be known and addressed as ESTHER SAMUEL OKON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OGBAJI: I, formerly known and addressed as OGBAJI NGOZI .C., now wish to be known and addressed as OGBAJI CECILIA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid.

BANKS and General Public should please take note.

ALI IDI.

MAMMANU: I, formerly known and addressed as MAMMANU AHMEY, now wish to be known and addressed as ALI IDI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

UGOCHI OKEKE. UGOCHI: I, formerly known and addressed as UGOCHI OKEKE PECULIAR, now wish to be known and addressed as UGOCHI OKEKE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS ONUIGBO AMARACHUKWU VICTORIA CHIME: I, formerly known and addressed as CHIME CHINELO AMARACHUKWU, CHIME CHINELO .A. and CHIME CHINELO AMARACHUKWU VICTORIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONUIGBO AMARACHUKWU VICTORIA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

RAHEEM ISMAIL OLAWUNMI

ANIKE BALOGUN

I formerly known and addressed as ISMAILA RAHEEM OLAWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as RAHEEM ISMAIL OLAWUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known, called and addressed as OLUFUNKE ANIKE OKE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANIKE BALOGUN. All former documents remain valid. The general public and banks should please take note.

AYINLA KAFAYAT MOTUNRAYO Formerly known and addressed as ABDULGAFAR KAFAYAT MOTUNRAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AYINLA KAFAYAT MOTUNRAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGWOJE JOEL EMMANUEL I formerly known and addressed as NWAPU NWAJALA now wish to be known and addressed as AGWOJE JOEL EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MR AYOLADE JONES OLUMAYOWA I formerly known and addressed as MR AYOLADE MAYOWA ISAIAH now wish to be known and addressed as MR AYOLADE JONES OLUMAYOWA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 19, 2017

MY CHILD MY CARE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE 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 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MR. EMEKA EJIDE 2.MRS. AMUCHE EJIDE 3.MRS. NKEMDILIM AGHA 4.MRS STELLA EGWUONWU 5.MRS. AMAKA OGUJI 6.ENGR. EDWIN OBI-AGHA 7.CHIAZORKAM K. EJIDE -

Chairman Member Secretary Member Member Member Member

FRESH ANCHOR FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

ALOOBE LAGOS FRIENDS CLUB

The general public is hereby notified that the above named foundation has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

The general public is hereby informed that the above named Organization/Club, Aloobe Lagos Friends Club, has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENGR. KUFRE UDOM UDOKANG 2. PST. (MRS) GRACE KUFRE UDOKANG .

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1.To assist the less privileged in the society.

2.To ensure a fordable healthcare to children and orphans 3.To offer free education and protection of vulnerable children.

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.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote good health care, education, economic development and social services to our societies.

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

Signed MRS. NKEMDILIM AGHA Secretary

CHRIST MY HOPE MINISTRY

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

TRUSTEES: 1.PASTOR ODIAKA EMMANUEL UCHE 2.ODIAKA FAVOUR ATINUKE 3.KEVIN RICHARD AKPAH 4.AGAFIE GABRIEL CHINEDU 5.AKPORAVWARE LOVETH AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ 2.To promote the spiritual wellbeing of its members 3.To cater for the general welfare of its members 4.To reach out to the less privileged in the society 5.To help restore broken homes and marriages Any objection to the said application should be forwarded to the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Idemudia King, Esq. Idemudia King & Co. House 18, ‘H’ Close, 21 Road, Festac Town, Lagos State.

Tel: 08034478489

NEWBREED INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTER This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) OLUKOLE, ABODUNDE DAOKORU (2) DAOKORU-OLUKOLE, CHIDINMA GRACE

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- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE NATION (2) TO PREPARE BELIEVERS TOWARDS THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (3) TO REDEEM LOST SOULS FROM THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS INTO THE KINGDOM OF HIS MARVELLOUS LIGHT 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: OLUKOLE, ABODUNDE DAOKORU - PRESIDENT

Signed: CHAIRMAN

The Trustees Are: 1.Mr. Lawerance Ojo 2.Mr. Ilori Babatunde 3.Mr. Olowoyeye Ojo

– Chairman – Secretary

4.Mr. Ojo Oluwasola 5.Mr. Ojo Olugbenga 6.Mr. Enudi Emeka 7.Mr. Azeez Abiodun

Aims and Objectives 1.To promote unity among members, friends and people in our immediate environment, place of work, school mates both within and outside Nigeria.

2.To sustain and foster the interest of members in entrepreneurship, business and human development.

3.To give support to the less privileged in the society particularly those in our local area at least twice a year.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Abuja FCT within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED ADEDEJI BOSEDE MODUPE (SOLICITOR TO THE APPLICANT) TAM ADEDEJI CHAMBERS 27, Fola Agoro Street, Shomolu, Lagos State tamadedejichambers@yahoo.com

FIRE ARENA AND POWER MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

THÉ FREEWAY CHURCH (CAC/IT/NO 77994 DATED 26TH MAY 2015)

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

The General public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for CHANGE OF NAME under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Ikhouria Ehichoya Innocent 2. Ehiomenle Osebhajimende Miracle

THE OLD NAME : Thé Freeway Church THE NEW NAME: Thé Consécration-House Church

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1)To Preach/Spread the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all parts of the world.

(2) To help the nation and individuals in prayers.

(3) To help individuals discover the true standard of Christ through righteousness and holiness.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) Augustine Yamabo Aluevbose.

(2) Oluwabukola Stella Aluevbose.

(3) Raphaël Omoniyi Omoboni.

(4) Abass Abiola Fagbemi.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(2) To motivate people to serve God and humanity Any objection to the CHANGE OF NAME should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY:SECRETARY

Signed By: SECRETARY

MR, BELLO PETER ADENIYI

ISIAKA BUSARI

I, formerly known and addressed as MR, BELLO ADENIYI ENIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MR, BELLO PETER ADENIYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BUSARI RUBEN ISIAK, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ISIAKA BUSARI. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AREMU ISMAILA RAHEEM

OKUNMOYINBO ADEBAYO WASIU

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MONOYE ADEBAYO THOMAS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKUNMOYINBO ADEBAYO WASIU. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADERONKE OLAPEGBA ADELE

IFEOLUWA PAUL ESUPOFO TOLANI

I, formerly known and addressed as ADERONKE OLAPEGBA AREMU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADERONKE OLAPEGBA ADELE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PAUL NIPEDE YUSUF, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IFEOLUWA PAUL ESUPOFO TOLANI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OKWUDILI-OCHEI AGNES CHIBUZO I, formerly known and addressed as OGBONNA CHIBUZO AGNES, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKWUDILI-OCHEI AGNES CHIBUZO due to change in my marital status. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

AYINLA KOTOYE SAKA

GARBA HASSAN YADO

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

REJOICE LAMELA DABARA

MAGDALINE IBRAHIM

TITILOLA OKUPE

Formerly known and addressed as KOTOYE AYINLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AYINLA KOTOYE SAKA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

That on some of my documents, my name appears as UFOT FRANCIS, while on my other documents, it appears as AKPAN FRANCIS UFOT. That I am the same person bearing UFOT FRANCIS and AKPAN FRANCIS UFOT. All documents bearing these names are mine and hence remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as MAGDALINE DANIEL DEMSHEMINO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MAGDALINE IBRAHIM due to change in my marital status. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

ADERINTO ADESOLA ANIKE

ADDITION OF NAME

CHANGE OF NAMES

OKEJAYI SILIFAT ANIKE

That I was formerly known and addressed as CHIDOZIE JOSEPH, but wish to add ‘AMADI’ to my existing names.

That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHIDOZIE JOSEPH AMADI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

We, that was known and addressed since birth as JUDE JERRY EKWURUKE and DANIEL JERRY EKWURUKE. That the names on our accounts was erroneously recorded as JUDE JERRY and DANIEL JERRY. That our correct names are JUDE JERRY EKWURUKE and DANIEL JERRY EKWURUKE. We want this to be corrected and reflect on our account details. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OPELOYEMI SILIFATU, now wish to be called and addressed as OKEJAYI SILIFAT ANIKE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

REMOVAL OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

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

CELESTINA ITSEMEKHONA ALADE (MRS)

OGAGUN AYO

AGHIMIEM PATRICIA

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

I AGHIMIEM PATRICIA wish to notify the authority concern that my BVN profile was written as AGHIMEIN PATRICIA OSAHENRUMWEN. That now wish to be known as AGHIMIEM PATRICIA as written in my valid identity card.

General public and first bank PLC please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAOSUN TOYIN YINKA now wish to be known and addressed as OLAJESU TOYIN YINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ISIWELE JOY GODSTIME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

AFAMEFUNA IFEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as ISIWELE SUNDAY GODSTIME JOY, now wish to be known and addressed as ISIWELE JOY GODSTIME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that JOSEPH BEPEH and JOSEPH USHIE BEPEH refer to same and one person. I now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH USHIE BEPEH. General public please take note

OLAJESU TOYIN YINKA

I, formerly known and addressed as AZUBUIKE IFEOMA PEACE , now wish to be known and addressed as AFAMEFUNA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OSHUNLANA BOLATITO I, formerly known and addressed as OSULANA MUTALEBE now wish to be known and addressed as OSHUNLANA BOLATITO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MR IFEANYICHUKWU ISAAC IGWE

I, formerly known and addressed as MR IFEANYICHUKWU CHIGOZIE IGWE, now wish to be known and addressed as MR IFEANYICHUKWU ISAAC IGWE . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CELESTINA ITSEMEKHONA OKHUMALE (MISS), now wish to be called and addressed as CELESTINA ITSEMEKHONA ALADE (MRS). All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my documents, my name appears as ATSAGBA AONDONGUSHA JUDE. That on my Bank documents, my date of birth was wrongly written as 1st day of January, 1990 instead of 10th day of October, 1993.

That I now wish to remove AONDONGUSHA from my name. That I now wish to be known and addressed as ATSAGBA JUDE and my correct date of birth is 10th day of October, 1993. General public take note.

OLOWOOKERE TAJUDEEN

MRS NDIDI RITA PETERS OSIKOMINU

I, formerly known and addressed as GANIYU RAFIU TAJUDEEN now wish to be known and addressed as OLOWOOKERE TAJUDEEN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NDIDI RITA PETERS now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NDIDI RITA PETERS OSIKOMINU. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS LINDA UGONMA SWONKE

OCHUKO SPECIAL GIBSON

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS LINDA UGONMA HEMESON , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LINDA UGONMA SWONKE . All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OCHUKO GIBSON BRIGHT , now wish to be known and addressed as OCHUKO SPECIAL GIBSON . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Public Notice

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that I, OKOCHA EBOH NIXON is still the same person bearing OKOCHA EBOH. That I now wish to be known and addressed as OKOCHA EBOH NIXON. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

UVIA DAVID YATAVER

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

AKINOLA OLUDAMILOLA OREOLUWA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as BELLO FALILAT NIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADELEKE FALILAT NIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKOR JUSTINA AUGUSTINE Formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE AKOR TINA and ASEMOTA AKOR JUSTINA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKOR JUSTINA AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

DAVID MARK

TIJANI KAMALIDEEN ADIGUN

Formerly known and addressed as TIJANI KAMORUDEEN ADESHINO, now wish to be known and addressed as TIJANI KAMALIDEEN ADIGUN. All former documents remain valid.

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MISS ABUDEI EKWI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that I, AKWEVAGBE CAROLINE NWANBUOGO is the same person bearing AKWEVAGBE CAROLINE NWANBUOGO. All former documents remain valid.

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ADETORO-IPAYE MUJIDAT ABEBI

Formerly known and addressed as MUJIDAT ADETORO IPAYE now wish to be known and addressed as ADETORO-IPAYE MUJIDAT ABEBI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ALOBA MARGRET ANU Formerly known and addressed as Miss Ajali Margret Anu now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Aloba Margret Anu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSHATUNJI ADIGUN OYEKUNLE Formerly known and addressed as OYEKUNLE OLUWATUNJI now wish to be known and addressed as OSHATUNJI ADIGUN OYEKUNLE. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS OYINKANSOLA ADEPEJU OLAYINKA Formerly known and addressed as Miss Oyinkansola Adepeju AKANDE now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oyinkansola Adepeju OLAYINKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEFIOYE SAMSON OLUWADAMILARE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as WILLIAMS AKEEM, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEFIOYE SAMSON OLUWADAMILARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that MR. ENWEREM ODIRINWA MACAULAY and ENWEREM MACAULAY refers to one and the same person. But now wish to be known and address as MR. ENWEREM ODIRINWA MACAULAY. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

ADESINA EMIOLA GRACE

ADELEKE FALILAT NIKE

This is to confirm and certify that UGWU NONYELUM and UGWU NONYELUM BENEDETH are one and same person. All documents bearing either of the names remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OLUREMI OLUDAMILOLA OREOLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINOLA OLUDAMILOLA OREOLUWA. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MRS DAVID THERESA JENNIFER now wish to be known and addressed as MISS ABUDEI EKWI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as DAUDA MARKUS, now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID MARK. All former documents remain valid.

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EMEKA HELLEN NWABUAKU

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OKEKE ONYINYE JENNIFER

Formerly known and addressed as EZEH ONYINYE JENNIFER now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE ONYINYE JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

BALOGUN GANIYU YUSSUF

Formerly known and addressed as KADIRI GANIYU YUSSUF now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN GANIYU YUSSUF. All former documents remain valid.

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MATA CLEMENT KUMADEN

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EFFIONG DAVID EDET

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OLUWADEMILADE TASITHA OBASOHAN

ABDULLAHI MUHAMMED AJADI

Formerly known and addressed as ADESHINA EMIOLA OLADELE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESINA EMIOLA GRACE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, OLUWASEUN DORCAS OBASOHAN, hereby states that my child was formerly known as OLUWADEMILADE TASITHA OSHIFESO, now wish to be known as OLUWADEMILADE TASITHA OBASOHAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED JAMIU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULLAHI MUHAMMED AJADI. All former documents remain valid.

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ISA OSSAI

TAGWAI SHAGAR DANIEL

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AKINDELE OLAWUMI ADEOLA (MRS)

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FUNMILOLA ABOSEDE MEREDITH

RUFAI OMOWUNMI ABIMBOLA Formerly known and addressed as RUFAI OMOWUNMI MISTURA, now wish to be known and addressed as RUFAI OMOWUNMI ABIMBOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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AKINYEMI ENIOLA ADEOLA Formerly known and addressed as BOLAJI ENIOLA ADEOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINYEMI ENIOLA ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ATOYEBI MICHEAL OMOBOLAJI Formerly known and addressed as AREGBESHOLA OMOBOLAJI ALABI, now wish to be known and addressed as ATOYEBI MICHEAL OMOBOLAJI. All former documents remain valid.

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OYEKUNLE OJORA HANNAH OLUWAKEMI

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BALOGUN GANIYU YUSSUF Formerly known and addressed as KADIRI GANIYU YUSSUF now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN GANIYU YUSSUF. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJITASOLA MARY IYABO Formerly known and addressed as ETIOLOJA MARY IYABO now wish to be known and addressed as AJITASOLA MARY IYABO. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. SOIBIBO ISRAEL DARLINGTON

I, formerly called and addressed as SOIBIBO EDIYEKIO now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. SOIBIBO ISRAEL DARLINGTON. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

DAYO IBIRONKE ADEPOJU Formerly known and addressed as DAYO RONKE IBITOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as DAYO IBIRONKE ADEPOJU. All former documents remain valid.

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QUADRI RASHEED ABOLORE Formerly known and addressed as RASHEED QUADRI, now wish to be known and addressed as QUADRI RASHEED ABOLORE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as TAGWAI SHAGARI DANIEL YARI, now wish to be known and addressed as TAGWAI SHAGAR DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. WAEC, GCE, RIVERS STATE POLYTECHNICS, LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNICS, ICAN. NIGERIAN ARMY and the general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FUNMILOLA ABOSEDE IKHARIA, now wish to be known and addressed as FUNMILOLA ABOSEDE MEREDITH. All former documents remain valid.

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ENUEZE TINA JOY This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my BVN as TINU ENUEZE instead of ENUEZE TINA JOY. That my correct name is ENUEZE TINA JOY. General public take note.

YUSSUF ABDULKABIR OLAIDE

AMONAHINI OLURONKE VERONICA

I formerly known and addressed as BABS OLAIDE now wish to be known called and addressed as YUSSUF ABDULKABIR OLAIDE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as FAGBOHUN OLURONKE VERONICA, now wish to be known and addressed as AMONAHINI OLURONKE VERONICA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AWAZIAMA PATIENCE NDIDIAMAKA

Formerly known and addressed as OLALAM PATIENCE NDIDIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as AWAZIAMA PATIENCE NDIDIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid.

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BEATRICE ADAEZE AMANFOR

Formerly known and addressed as BEATRICE ADAEZE NWAEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as BEATRICE ADAEZE AMANFOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLANIPEKUN SUNKANMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as OLAMILEKAN OLAONIPEKUN, now wish to be known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN SUNKANMI. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to confirm and certify that I, TEEGEE NATACHE FOWORA is one and same person as TEEGEE NATACHE KANAYOCHI FOWORA and TEEGEE NATACHE EBIGWEI. All former documents bearing either names remain valid. General public take note.

RAUFU KEHINDE RASAKI

ABI CHARITY OGBE

Formerly known and addressed as ATANDA RASAQ KEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as RAUFU KEHINDE RASAKI. That my date of birth is 16/02/1979. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ABI CHARITY ODE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABI CHARITY OGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AFOLABI BOLANLE ASIAT

AMODA BISOLA BUKKY

Formerly known and addressed as IBRAHIM BOLANLE ASIAT now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI BOLANLE ASIAT. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as RAJI BISOLA BUKKY now wish to be known and addressed as AMODA BISOLA BUKKY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADEPOJU ADERONKE PRECIOUS now wish to be known and addressed as AKINNUFESI ADERONKE PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid.

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OBINNA-ONWUDIWE OKECHUKWU JULIANJUDE Formerly known and addressed as ONWIDIWE OKECHUKWU JULIAN now wish to be known and addressed as OBINNAONWUDIWE OKECHUKWU JULIANJUDE. All former documents remain valid.

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AWOFESO ELIZABETH ATINUKE

ADETORO-IPAYE MUJIDAT ABEBI

Formerly known and addressed as AWOFESO ELIZABETH ADELEYE now wish to be known and addressed as AWOFESO ELIZABETH ATINUKE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as MUJIDAT ADETORO IPAYE now wish to be known and addressed as ADETORO-IPAYE MUJIDAT ABEBI. All former documents remain valid.

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DAVIES AKEODIARI QUEEN

AGBARAOJO KAFAYAT

I, formerly called and addressed as IKIRIKO .A. QUEENETH now wish to be known called and addressed as DAVIES AKEODIARI QUEEN. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Lukman Kafayat Oni now wish to be known and addressed as Agbaraojo Kafayat. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKINNUFESI ADERONKE PRECIOUS

MGBEADIGHARA SOLOMON CHIGOZIE

BENSON HELEN EMMA

Formerly known and addressed as FRIDAYFRIDAY SOLOMON now wish to be known and addressed as MGBEADIGHARA SOLOMON CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid. UBA and general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as GEGHEFOMWEM HELEN LOVETH, now wish to be known and addressed as BENSON HELEN EMMA. All former documents remain valid.

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ISIAQ QUADRI AYOMO

JOSEPH CHIMA ANUKWA

Formerly known and addressed as ISAQ QUADIR AYOMO now wish to be known and addressed as ISIAQ QUADRI AYOMO. That my date of birth is 05/09/1992. All former documents remain valid.

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BABATUNDE OLUCHI UCHE

Formerly known and addressed as NWOKEKA OLUCHI UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as BABATUNDE OLUCHI UCHE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH CHIMA ITESHI, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH CHIMA ANUKWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SA RASHEED AYINLA

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

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ANEKWE BERNADETTE EDAK

OKOLOKU JACKSON

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I, formerly known and addressed as EDU BERNADETTE EDAK , now wish to be known and addressed as ANEKWE BERNADETTE EDAK . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOLO JACKSON EWEREM , now wish to be known and addressed as OKOLOKU JACKSON . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ONIYIDE JULIET IYABODE

OBIKWELU CHRISTIAN IK

I, formerly known and addressed as DEBORAH OLUWASEUNFUNMI OYEBOLU , now wish to be known and addressed as ONIYIDE JULIET IYABODE . All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as OBIKWELU CHRISTIAN IKECHUKWU , now wish to be known and addressed as OBIKWELU CHRISTIAN IK . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

FATOYINBO RASHEED GBOLAHAN

OZUAH SILINA .O. I, formerly known and addressed as SILINA OBIOMA NWAYOTA , now wish to be known and addressed as OZUAH SILINA .O. . All former documents remain valid.

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OLADIMEJI DIAMOND OLAJUMOKE I, formerly known and addressed as OLADIMEJI OMOLEWA ABISOLA , now wish to be known and addressed as . OLADIMEJI DIAMOND OLAJUMOKE . All former documents remain valid.

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ADEJUMOBI WASIU ABIODUN

KPOMBLEKOU YAO DJIFA

MRS. OLUBUKOLA AMAEWHULE

ODOJI BITRUS

ANYABUIKE HENRY CHUKWUDI

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEJUMOBI WASIU ADEOLA , now wish to be known and addressed as . ADEJUMOBI WASIU ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as, AGBETIAFA KPOMBLEKOU YAO DJIFA, now wish to be known and addressed as, KPOMBLEKOU YAO DJIFA. All former documents remain valid.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as, ODOJI BITRUS GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as, ODOJI BITRUS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EMMANUEL EZENWOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, ANYABUIKE HENRY CHUKWUDI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UWANGUE KIRSTEN OMOYEMWEN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. AKPEDE KIRSTEN OMOYEMWEN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AZUNNA CLEVER

UGWU ROMANUS UCHECHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as FATOYINBO RASHEED, now wish to be known and addressed as FATOYINBO RASHEED GBOLAHAN . All former documents remain valid.

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CHINEDU FERDINAND CHUKWUJEKWU.A

RAYMOND OZEMOYA

OJO RACHEAL OMOLAYO

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as SIDIKATU OMOLAYO OJO , now wish to be known and addressed as OJO RACHEAL OMOLAYO . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

My name was mistakenly written as OGAYEMI FRANKLIN OLAFUSI instead of FRANKLIN ENISANMI OGAYEMI. I now wish to be called known and called FRANKLIN ENISANMI OGAYEMI All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ADESHINA OLADUNNI AFUSAT

AMUDAT ADESHEWA OLUSANYA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESHINA OLADUNNI OMOLARA , now wish to be known and addressed as . ADESHINA OLADUNNI AFUSAT . All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESHEWA ADEBIMPE OLUSANYA now wish to be known and addressed as AMUDAT ADESHEWA OLUSANYA Wrong Date of Birth-08-08-1999 and Correct Date of Birth-08-08-2000.

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ADDITION OF NAME EMMANUEL SUNDAY NOW WHICH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EMMANUEL SUNDAY MEGAN All former documents remain valid.

General public take note MRS. AKPEDE KIRSTEN OMOYEMWENA

MRS. OPARA LINDA AMARACHI

LONGS DANLADI

I, formerly known and addressed as, MIEADONYE FERDINAND PEPPLE, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHINEDU FERDINAND CHUKWUJEKWU. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, RAYMOND OKHUMOYA OZEMOYA, now wish to be known and addressed as, RAYMOND OZEMOYA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NDUNAGU LINDA AMARACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OPARA LINDA AMARACHI. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as, Dalong Longs Danladi, now wish to be known and addressed as, Longs Danladi. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AZUNNA CHIJIOKE CLEVER, now wish to be known and addressed as, AZUNNA CLEVER. My correct date of birth is, 28th April, 1988, not 28th May, 1988. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known as ROMEO .U. ISAAC wish to be known and addressed as UGWU ROMANUS UCHECHUKWU . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

SOWUNMI BUKOLA MARIAM

FOLUKE ADERONKE BARUWA

NWADISHI CHRISTIANAH CHINEYE I formerly known as Olawale Christianah Chineye wish to be known and addressed as Nwadishi Christianah Chineye.

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NWAKAMA VICTOR CHINEBO.

I formerly known as Ekweronu Victor wish to be known and addressed as Nwakama Victor Chinebo.

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CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

IDRIS IDOWU ARIYO I formerly known as IDOWU ARIYO wish to be known and addressed as IDRIS IDOWU ARIYO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I formerly known as Salisu Kafilat Yusuf wish to be known and addressed as Yusuf Kafilat Adunni.

And wrong date of birth is 29th March 1965 while the corrected date of birth is 29th March 1971.

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THIS IS TO CONFIRM AND CERTIFY THAT OGUNGBAMILA DAYO SUNDAY AND OGUNGBAMILA IROMIDAYO SUNDAY REFER AS SAME PERSON WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNGBAMILA IROMIDAYO SUNDAY. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Balogun Bukola Mariam wish to be known and addressed as Sowunmi Bukola Mariam.

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I formerly known as FOLUKE ADERONKE DADA wish to be known and addressed as FOLUKE ADERONKE BARUWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UWANDI VIVIAN TOBECHUKWU

ABDULHAMEED GANIYU OMUYA

I formerly known as UWANDI BLISS TOBECHUKWU wish to be known and addressed as UWANDI VIVIAN TOBECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

VIRGINIA AMAKA OKONKWO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Virginia Amaka Ibeabuch, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Virginia Amaka Okonkwo. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JOSEPH MELCHIZEDEK

I formerly known as LAMEED GANIYU wish to be known and addressed as ABDULHAMEED GANIYU OMUYA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EKEH VICTOR NKEMJIKA

THIS IS TO CONFIRM/CERTIFY THAT OLAYIDE LAYENI also JOLEDO OLAYIDE CAROLINE (OLORI) IS ONE AND SAME PERSON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

JUSTINA NNENNA IGBANI I FORMERLY known as Justina Ekene Prince Nwonodi shall henceforth be known as JUSTINA NNENNA IGBANI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FRANK HAPPINESS SAMUEL

FUSIGBOYE ODUNAYO ROFIAT

AYODELE AMINAT ABOLORE

ALI AJAO SULYMAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Odewale Odunayo Cicilia, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Fusigboye Odunayo Rofiat. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

This is to confirm that AKINWUNMI AMINAT ABOLORE and FAGBEHINGBE AMINAT ABOLORE refer to one and the same person. But henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE AMINAT ABOLORE. All former documents remain valid. general public should please take note .

Formerly known and addressed as Aliyu Suleiman Ajao now wish to be known and addressed as Ali Ajao Sulyman. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly FRANK SAMUEL IDARA NoW FRANK HAPPINESS SAMUEL DATE OF BIRTH OLD 26/12/1987 NEW 26 /12/1985. General public should take note.

IBEH JONAH BENJAMIN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADESINA ABDULRAKEEB BABATUNDE

The general public is hereby notified that I known as Olalekan Awolusi is also the same persom known as Lekan Awolusi. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly ADEFILA ROGEEB BABATUNDE, Now ADESINA ABDULRAKEEB BABATUNDE . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note

OMALE SALIFU Formerly Omale Saliu now Omale Salifu.

Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly OGIRI FRANCIS OGA, Now OGIRI OYIGOCHO FRANCIS . Former documents remains valid.

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NASIRU AHMED

OBETTA BRIGHT CHIMEZIE

Formerly IBEH JONAH OBINNA now .IBEH JONAH BENJAMIN Former documents remains valid.

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ADOTI LUKMAN BABATUNDE Formerly Adoti Lukman Ayinde now to be addressed as Adoti Lukman BABATUNDE. Former documents remains valid.

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Formerly Bamidele Tokunbo Folusho now to be addressed as Oyerinde Michael Sunday. Former documents remains valid.

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AGU EMMANUEL TOCHUKWU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly EKEIJEH VICTOR NKEMJIKA now EKEH VICTOR NKEMJIKA . Former documents remains valid.

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Formerly DAVID BENENOCH NoW JOSEPH MELCHIZEDEK . Former documents remains valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as AGU E. TOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as AGU EMMANUEL TOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as Johnson Bamidele Sofia wish to be known and addressed as Johnson Sofiat Funmi wrong date of birth is 0909-1971 while the corrected one is 20-09-1973. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OYERINDE MICHAEL SUNDAY

OLUOHA SYLVESTER CHIDIEBERE

I formerly known and addressed as MICHAEL AROH , now wish to be known and addressed as OLUOHA SYLVESTER CHIDIEBERE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

KENECHUKWU JANET ONA-ARA

Formerly AKINYELE JANEt Ona-Ara Now Kenechukwu Janet Ona-Ara. Former documents remains valid.

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MRS. AMAEFULE JOSEPHINE CHIKA I formerly known and addressed as MISS NWOKORO JOSEPHINE CHIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AMAEFULE JOSEPHINE CHIKA. All former documents remain valid, the general public should please take note.

ANTHONY BABATUNDE ALEX

Formerly Adekoya Babatunde Alexander. Now Anthony Babatunde Alex .

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OGIRI OYIGOCHO FRANCIS

Formerly NASIR BABATA AHMED now to be addressed as NASIRU AHMED. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note .

I formerly known and addressed as OMEH BRIGHT CHIMEZIE, now wish to be known and addressed as OBETTA BRIGHT CHIMEZIE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to confirm that the names DURU AUGUSTINE and DURU MADUABUCHI AUGUSTINE, refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as DURU MADUABUCHI AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid.

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My name was wrongly written as DURUMETU IFEANYICHUKWU JOHN instead of METUDURU IFEANYICHUKWU JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as METUDURU IFEANYICHUKWU JOHN. All former documents remain valid. FCMB, UBA and the general public should please take note.

TIJANI TAIRU Formerly known and addressed as Tijjani Tairu Ojodomo now wish to be known and addressed as Tijani Tairu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

BIOLA OLUSOLA BIODUN

OKULOWO MODUPE-OLUWA DIANE

I formerly known and addressed as OLUSHOLA BIOLA JAMES now wish to be known and addressed as BIOLA OLUSOLA BIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OSHOFFA MODUPE-OLUWA DIANE now wish to be known and addressed as OKULOWO MODUPE-OLUWA DIANE. All former documents remain valid.

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In some of my documents my name appears as BALOGUN ABIODUN OLUWABUSAYOMI KAMORU While in some other ones it appears as BALOGUN ABIODUN OLUWABUSAYOMI .The names refer to the same person.

Now I wish to be known as BALOGUN ABIODUN OLUWABUSAYOMI . All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES In some of my documents my name appears as OMOTOSO ENIWUMIDE BABATUNDE While in some other ones it appears as OMOTOSO OLUWASEGUN AYOBAMI .The names refer to the same person. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as KAURI JOSHUA now wish to add CHAGWA to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as KAURI JOSHUA CHAGWA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as YUSSUF HASSAN now wish to add TAIWO to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF TAIWO HASSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IKHIGBENAREME INNOCENT now wish to add EBIBHAZE to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as IKHIGBENAREME INNOCENT EBIBHAZE. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as SHESHI IBRAHIM now wish to add MUSA my surname to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as MUSA SHESHI IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

JONATHAN KENNETH UJUNWA

MRS OJO ADEBUKOLA ARINOLA

OJO OLOLADE BLESSING

BASSEY NWENZI UKET

I formerly known and addressed as JONATHAN KENNETH CHIKAMMA now wish to be known and addressed as JONATHAN KENNETH UJUNWA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as MRS OGUNTUYO FOLASHADE ARINOLA now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS OJO ADEBUKOLA ARINOLA All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OLADEJO KAFILAT MOTUNRAYO This is to confirm and certify that JOHNSON MOTUNRAYO ABOLAJI, OLADEJO MOTUNRAYO MOBOLAJI and OLADEJO KAFILAT MOTUNRAYO is one and same person but now wish to be known called and addressed as OLADEJO KAFILAT MOTUNRAYO. General public take note

OYESANMI TEMIDAYO

I formerly known and addressed as SANMI TEMIDAYO now wish to be known called and addressed as OYESANMI TEMIDAYO .

All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CRITICAL PATH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under PART C; of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1.DR. (MISS) DARE ALABA MODUPE- CHAIRMAN 2.MR. OLATUNJI BAMITOLA AKIN –SECRETARY 3. MR. FAGADE RAPHAEL OLAOLU 4. MR. FAGADE CALEB OLUBUSAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To enhance knowledge on effective leadership.

2.To conduct trainings and seminars for students, government officials and general public on effective and purposeful leadership.

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 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

RUMURIYA REBISI DAUGHTER’S ASSOCIATION PORT HARCOURT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. CHILE CHINWO -PRESIDENT 2. IREEN TOM OGBUJI - VICE PRESIDENT 3.QUEEN IGWE - SECRETARY 4. EKEKE RACHAEL - ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5. JULIANA AMADI - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 6. GLADYS AJIKERE - TREASURER 7. MABEL KALAGBOR - MEMBER 8. GLADYS AGBIRIGBA-MEMBER 9. GLADYS OROMA ALI - MEMBER 10. GLADYS EJIOFOR - MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

I Formerly known and addressed as OGUNTUYO OLOLADE ONAOLAPO now wish to be known, called and addressed as OJO OLOLADE BLESSING All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OYETUNDE LATIFAT AJIBOLA

I formerly known and addressed as OLAOYE LATIFAT AJIBOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as OYETUNDE LATIFAT AJIBOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

AFOLABI OLABAMIJI SARAFA

I, formerly known and addressed as AFOLABI OLABAMIJI, Now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI OLABAMIJI SARAFA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ONYEBUCHI KINGSLEY WISDOM

I, formerly known and addressed as EMEGWA ONYEBUCHI KINGSLEY, Now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI KINGSLEY WISDOM. All former documents remain valid. General public and authority concerned should take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as JOHNSON NWENZI UKET now wish to be known, called and addressed as BASSEY NWENZI UKET All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OBANLA EMMANUEL OLUWOLE I formerly known and addressed as Obanla Emmanuel now wish to be known called and addressed as Obanla Emmanuel Oluwole. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

IGBINEDION OVIGUERIEN I, formerly known and addressed as OLOMU OVIGUERIEN, Now wish to be known and addressed as IGBINEDION OVIGUERIEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSUNLEYE ADEPEJU OMOLAYO I, formerly known and addressed as ODULAJA ADEPEJU OMOLAYO, Now wish to be known and addressed as OSUNLEYE ADEPEJU OMOLAYO. All former documents remain valid. general public and authority concerned should take note.

GOD OF RESTORATION AND DELIVERANCE MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR OBIORA, FRANCIS OKWUDILICHUKWU 2. MR. UMEH, SADIQ IKECHUKWU 3. MRS. OBIORA CHINWEOKWU JANE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2) TO ADMINISTER HEALING, COUNSELING AND DELIVERANCE. 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, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: STEPHEN OCHEIBI JOHN, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

KHAIRATUL SAIDU FOUNDATION

NEWLIFE KINGDOM ASSEMBLY INTERNATIONAL

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

TRUSTEES: 1. KHAIRATUL SAIDU 2. AHMED SAIDU HARUNA 3. RABI SAIDU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ADVOCATE CONCERN FOR RIGHTS OF THE UNJUSTLY HELD IN PRISON. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL CHRIS-ENOCH (PRESIDENT) 2. PASTOR MARCUS AIGBOBOH (SECRETARY) 3. DEACON JOHN AUGUSTINE (TRUSTEE) 4. PASTOR MRS. AMAKA AIGBOBOH (TRUSTEE) 5. ENGR. EBAHI AIGBOBOH (TRUSTEE) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO ORGANISE GOSPEL EVANGELICAL OUTREACHES VIA CRUSADES, PROGRAMMES AND MISSIONS 3. TO CARRY OUT THE WORK OF EVANGELISM 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: OSAHON IWENAMEN ESQ

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

In some of my documents my name appears as GODWIN EBOI OTABOR While in some other ones it appears as GODWIN EBOI CHARLES OTABOR .The names refer to the same person. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. Bank and General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

This is to confirm to the general public that I am the one bearing IHEANACHO EDWIN AGUOCHA . All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

OTU ETTA BASSEY

I formerly known and addressed as REBECCA ODHEGBA now wish to add OGHNERO to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ODHEGBA REBECCA OGHNERO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ROSEMARY BASSEY OTU now wish to be known and addressed as OTU ETTA BASSEY. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MRS AWE JULIET OMOTAYO

MRS OGUNTUGA TEMITOPE OLUWAKEMI

I Formerly known and addressed as MISS OYELEDUN JULIET OMOTAYO now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS AWE JULIET OMOTAYO All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid.Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OLOWOOKERE, OMOLARA RACHEAL

I Formerly known and addressed as MISS ODERINDE TEMITOPE OLUWAKEMI now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS OGUNTUGA TEMITOPE OLUWAKEMI All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OJIEGBE CHUKS CHIBUNDU

I formerly known and addressed as OLOWOKERE, OMOLARA RONKE now wish to be known called and addressed as OLOWOOKERE, OMOLARA RACHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I formerly known and addressed as Ojiegbe Chibundu. now wish to be known called and addressed as Ojiegbe Chuks Chibundu... All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

SHONIWE BOLAJI FOLUWASEWA

BASIRU SAMUEL AJANI

I, formerly known and addressed as SONIRE BOLAJI IKEOLUWA, Now wish to be known and addressed as SHONIWE BOLAJI FOLUWASEWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OPADIRAN SAMUEL, Now wish to be known and addressed as BASIRU SAMUEL AJANI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AHAMEFULA PRISCILLA OGOCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as NWOSU PRISCILLA OGOCHUKWU, Now wish to be known and addressed as AHAMEFULA PRISCILLA OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public and authority concerned should take note

HAPPINESS AKHIROME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS HAPPINESS AKHIMIEN, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS HAPPINESS AKHIROME, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADDITION OF NAME

MARYANN OGBOBE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABUDU SAKIRAT BUSAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODULEYEABUDU SAKIRAT BUSAYO.ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS UGOCHI MARYANN OZOEMENA, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS UGOCHI MARYANN OGBOBE, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANTHONIA CHINYERE

TEMITOPE ADESOLA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS OBINERO ANTHONIA CHINYERE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AD MRS OBI MICHAEL ANTHONIA CHINYERE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID.GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNKOYA TEMITOPE ADEOLA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FAWOLE TEMITOPE ADESOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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

TRUSTEES 1. PROF DAMIAN UGWUTIKIRI OPATA 2. DR PETER JAZZY EZEH 3. JOHN KELECHI UGWUANYI SPECIFIC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ENHANCE /IMPROVE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM IN AFRICA. 2. TO ENHANCE / IMPROVE INDIGENOUS METHODOLOGIES GENERAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO DOCUMENT INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN AFRICA. 2. TO INTERROGATE THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION WITH SPECIFIC INTEREST ON METHODOLOGIES (EXPLORE ISSUES OF KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM).

3. TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITIES OF KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION IN AFRICA 4. TO ENGAGE IN OR CARRY OUT RESEARCH IN ALL RAMIFICATIONS TO ORGANISE SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOP, TV AND RADIO TALK SHOWS, PRINT JOURNALS AND TO ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER LAWFUL WAY THAT WILL PROMOTE THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 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 : EMEKA OPATA (SOLICITOR & ADVOCATE) 08022268846, 08033163852

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ORIOWO IDRIS ABIOLA - PRESIDENT. 2. OSUNKOYA SEUN OMOTUNDE - SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO REVIVE ALL OTHER NATIONS MINISTRY TO CHRIST. 2. TO CARE FOR THE LOST SOUL. 3. TO DELIVER THE CHILDREN OF GOD, FROM THE BONDAGE OF THE DEVIL. 4. TO UNITE A BROKEN MARRIAGE. 5. DELIVERANCE MINISTRY & TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD. 6. CRUSADE & OPEN GROUND REVIVAL. 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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. FOLASHADE ADENIYI 2. ADEBOLA TOYIN AYENI 3. OLUWASEUN MICHEAL INNOCENT 4. OPEYEMI OLUWASEUN ADENIYI 5. HENRY ERIOLUWA INNOCENT 6. KAYODE HEZEKIAH ADENIYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO LIBERATE THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLANIPEKUN OLAYINKA 2. OLANIPEKUN FAITH 3. OLANIPEKUN VICTORIA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE HELPLESS CHILDREN, PROVIDING THEM WITH STARTER KITS AND BASIC AMENITIES THAT THEY ARE DEPRIVED FROM, THEREBY GIVING THEM THE CHANCE TO LIVE THEIR DREAMS, DO SOMETHING POSITIVE WITH THEIR LIVES, ULTIMATELY HEALING THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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HEALING AND TRANSFORMING LEADERSHIP MINISTRIES THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRIES HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP BENJAMIN A. KWASHI. 2. BROTHER BEN I. AKPERA. 3. MR. DENNIS O. OLANGO. 4. DR. EKAETTE ETTANG. 5. DR. LUCY S. NEWMAN, CPT. 6. MRS MARGARET DADA ALAMUTU. 7. MR. MONDAY O. OGBE. 8. BISHOP NATHAN INYOM. 9. PROF. YUSUFU TURAKI. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. TO PRAYERFULLY RESEARCH, DESIGN, ADOPT AND DEPLOY NON-VIOLENT APPROACHES TO HEAL INNER-PAINS, HEARTWOUNDS AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CRISES, CONFLICTS, INJUSTICE AND MARRED RELATIONSHIPS. 2. TO PROVIDE MEDIATION, RELIEF, SUCCOR, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, REINTEGRATION SERVICES THAT TRANSFORM, RECONCILE, BUILD PEACE, PROMOTE HARMONY AND SUSTAIN SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT. 3. TO EQUIP, DISCIPLE, MENTOR, COACH, TEACH, TRAIN AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO LEAD WITH INTEGRITY, COMPETENCE, STEWARDSHIP, AND SELFLESSNESS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE, SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT IN GENERAL LIVING STANDARDS. 4. TO PROMOTE OBEDIENCE-BASED BIBLICAL DISCIPLE MAKING, INTEGRAL MISSIONS, WHOLISTIC EVANGELISM, TEACHING, PREACHING, TEAM FORMATION, GATHERINGS, BAPTISMS WITH RELATED SACRAMENTS, RIGHTEOUS LIVING, POSITIVE CHANGE, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE, SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION AND PUBLIC GOOD THROUGH DILIGENT PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY AND HARD WORK. 5. TO PROVIDE AND CARRY OUT INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, COMMUNICATION, PUBLICITY, ADVOCACY, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND OUTREACHES THROUGH APPROPRIATE MEDIA TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION. 6. TO RAISE RESOURCES, NETWORK, COLLABORATE, PARTNER, DEPLOY CAPACITY, DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE/ASSETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND INVOLVE IN OTHER NOT-FOR PROFIT AND NON-VIOLENT RELATED ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL VISION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. 23 ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL OF THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EKENE UGBEDE ESQ (RONKE AKINOLA & CO) 4TH FLOOR, ONAFEKO HOUSE, 200 IGBOSERE STREET, LAGOS ISLAND, LAGOS.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAHEED-BABA YAHAYA OLANREWAJU 2. MURAINA AJAYI OLAYINKA ONIYIDE 3. ADEBAYO LATEEF ADENUGA 4. LAWAL AINA WASIU 5. JAMES AYINDE OLAGOROYE 6. ABIODUN SALMAN ODEJIMI AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO MAKE USE OF THE CLUB RESOURCES FOR SOCIAL N MORAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE SOCIETY 2. TO FOSTER FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PEOPLE OF LIKE-MIND IN THE ACTIVITIES OF TRANSFORMATION AND RE-ORIENTATION OF OUR SOCIETY. 3. TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE TOWARDS WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. 4. TO RENDER HUMANITARIAN SERVICES TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 5. TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ILOM JEROME INNOCENT - CHAIRMAN 2. ILOM JOSEPH IKWULETU - SECRETART AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE AND THE POOR 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

NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EKUMANKAMA NGOZI CANDI - CHAIRPERSON 2. AGHA GRACE VALERINE - VICE CHAIRPERSON 3. UKWUOCHA ELEMCHI ONUOHA - TREASURER 4. NWACHI EUCHARIA UGOCHI - GENERAL SECRETARY 5. AKPE OFOFON EDET 6. JULIUS AMA OJI - PATRON 7. CHIEF DAVID O. OMIKO - PATRON

NAME OF TRUSTEES 1. REV. DR. OKWARAKU RUFUS 2. PASTOR EUNICE RUFUS 3. PASTOR QUEEN RUFUS 4. EVANG. MIRACLE UGOCHI RUFUS

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PAULINE GARGA TARFA. 2. BRIG.GEN.AGHACHI IDAM OGBONNA. 3. MR.BENJAMIN OGWUCHE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: BARR. EJIGA JOSHUA SUITE A20 GRAND IBRO HOTEL, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA. 08036850524

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ADENIKE KOLDOYE. 2. MORENIKE OGUNLEDUN. 3. ALADEYELU ADEROGBA. 4. OLUSOLA ADENIRAN.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL INTEREST OF MEMBERS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. BRINGING MEN UNTO THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND HELPING THEM GROW IN FAITH.

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

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

SIGNED: THE ATTORNEYS LAW FIRM.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) OLUSOJI EMMANUEL OYESANYA 2) TEMILOLA RUFIAT OYESANYA 3) ANTHONY ADEWALE ADETOLAADETOLA AIMS AND OJJECTIVES: 1) TO FULFILL JESUS CHRIST MISSION ON EARTH. 2) TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE, PROVIDE SUCCOR AND RESPITE FOR THE PEOPLE, GIVE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS IN GOD AND TO COMFORT ALL AND SUNDRY IN LIFE. 3) TO HELP IN INTERPRETATION OF PEOPLE’S DREAMS, ASPIRATION AND DESTINY IN LIFE. 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.

Special Science School Ukehe Old Boys’ Association (SSSUOBA)

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

STAFF WELFARE ASSOCIATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE RED CROSS NIGERIA

OHIKWU EBERE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHIAKWU GLORIA EBERECHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OHIKWU EBERE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS CHARITY ORGANISATION

KINGDOM FLAMING SWORD ASSEMBLY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AMINU ABDULLAHI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMINU ABDULRAHMAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMINU ABDULLAHI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

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.

TOYIN CHINYERE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS UKPOYIBO CHINYERE TOYIN, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ADELAKUN TOYIN CHINYERE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

SIGNED: BARR. ‘YINKA ONIYIDE

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A senior lawyer, Chief Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), in this interview with PETER FOWOYO, speaks on level of impunity and its adverse effect on the country, insecurity, rule of law and other topical issues.

What is your take on the rule of law, security and economic situation of the country?

I am not an economist, so I may not be able to give appropriate response as to the state of the nation’s economy. But all I know is that the naira has collapsed. Two years ago, it was not this bad but today it is almost N385 to a dollar. In real term the naira is losing its value and comparatively, you would not say the economy is better this year than it was two years ago. And like I said, when you go to the market to make purchase you will need more naira to spend than before to buy whatever you wanted.

In term of security and order, we have not had it scarier than we are currently having now. The menace and spectre of kidnapping and kidnappers and the fact that we seem not to have a solution to it, is worrisome. People are adopted at their homes, schools, highways and every available places with ease. I listened to the IG of police recently, where he said the force needs about 150,000 more men. This is very important and necessary because under the constitution, the primary objective of government is the security of lives and property and I will advice the FG to take another look at the budget and appropriate more funds to security issues. We cannot continue to live under the fear and terror of the underworld men and women. I salute and applaud the police and military generally, given the limited resources and trainings, they have been able to make use of to ensure that to some extent, the country has not been torn apart. They have been doing their best.

Another area that shocks me as an individual is the menace of (Fulani) herdsmen raiding communities and killing people at will and appropriating their properties and no group of this herdsmen have been arrested and paraded as other criminals by the security men. The impression is what is behind all these? It is not now that we have the herdsmen around us, but the current onslaught and the way they disappear is worrisome and often they say they are from foreign land and this has casted an indelible question mark on the preparedness or sincerity of the FG to fight this menace.

Make no mistake, this country will be in trouble the moment the communities decide to fight back, then you have communal clashes. From the middle-belt down to Oyo state you ask yourself what is actually happening in the country and it is not that we don’t have security men but none of these herdsmen have been caught. They carry out attacks in group with sophisticated weapons. So personally, insecurity has been given me concern. It is either the policies of government encourages this by assuming it will solve itself out later. But that is impunity, which in turn breeds anarchy.

The Team Ibe Uwaleke — Editor ibeuwaleke2012@yahoo.com Peter Fowoyo Titilope Joseph

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

A plaintiff with a good cause of action cannot enforce same by judicial process because he has sat over his right for all times as the time stipulated by law for initiating such an action has become extinct.

Fabiyi, JSC. in Nasir v. Civil Service Commission, Kano State & 2 Ors. (2010) 1-2 S.C. 65

NJC is not a prosecutorial body, it needs to be reformed- Adedipe moment the order was made it was obeyed.

Nobody came up with statements like ‘we will appeal it or we have not seen the order’. It is when a court gave an order and government officials obey that we can have a stable society.

It is a pity that we have beginning to have political detainees in a democratic setting, this is dangerous. The constitution has defined functions of all the arms of government and we need to continue to respect each arms in line with the constitution.

Look at the state governors, they have virtually destroyed the local governments.

In this present federal government we have about seven lawyers in the cabinet and it is a disaster that they still perverse court orders. Also, I don’t know of any governor in this country who is not educated enough to understand what the constitution says about what and what. So we cannot say we don’t have elites in all the tiers of government. Look at what happened in Ondo State LG election and how they were replaced by a caretaker which is not constitutional. It is not that we don’t have laws, but the problem is impunity. Until we subjected ourselves to the dictate of the rule of law, we are going no where.

ADEDIPE (SAN) On the rule of law, for the first time ever, judges of the highest court of the land were raided in the mid-night by masked DSS men, not because the judges had initially resisted arrest. And out of eight or ten of them, only two were put on trial. I think if you wish to arrest a suspected or erring judge, you can invites him through the Chief Judge and it is when he failed to complied that a warrant of arrest could be obtained against him. What the DSS did last year October humiliate the country and the rule of law raped. Is it the way judges were humiliated that will help fight corruption?

This is bad.

Often time they alleged judges are corrupt and this impression is bad. There could be bad element among the judges, but that does not justify categorising all of them as corrupt. There are times I see judges who worked from 9am to 9pm, especially in election tribunals. To now assumed, the best way to appreciate them is to term them as corrupt is painful.

Prior to DSS raid on Judges’ homes, the National Judicial Council (NJC) had been saddled with the responsibility of disciplining erring Judges. Is the

NJC a prosecutorial body?

The NJC is not a prosecutorial body and it needs to be reformed so that if you are going to report a federal high court judge or State’ high court judge their respective Chief Judge should not be there given the fact that often time, they tend to defend their own. Also, any judge who does not know his onus should not have business with the bench, particularly higher bench.

And the concerted and sustained attack on the integrity of the judiciary should be resisted. If you know of a corrupt judge based on fact of judgement he delivers, such should not be condoned because one man can destroy an entire system. But then, some of these judges made some allegation against government functionaries, so what has been done about those allegations? We should know that it takes two to tangle.

What is your take about FG’s flouting of court orders?

Nothing challenges stability of governance than wrong doings by government officials. Almost four months ago, President Trump gave an executive order banning some migrants and a district judge in that land came up with an order and the

The NJC is not a prosecutorial body, it needs to be reformed so that if you are going to report a federal high court judge or State’ high court judge their respective Chief Judges should not be there given the fact that often times, they tend to defend their own

How do you view the anti corruption war?

Let me say this because I am involved in one or two cases. I need to commend our men who work 24/7 in the anti corruption Commission. A lot are wrong in our society. They should continue to do their work in accordance to the rule of law. People should not be tried on the pages of newspapers, they should rather endeavour to prove their cases before the court. You cannot take a man’s properties without trial, allegation against him must be proven before the court. It is also wrong to frozen people’ account on allegation that they are proceed of crime. Which crime? That is why I said earlier that I sympathise with men of the Commission and their lawyers.

What is your position on the controversial appointment of the head of the Commission?

With profound respect and sense of responsibility to this government, the position of the FG on the issue of Ibrahim Magu was wrong. The EFCC is not an interministerial body. It is a Commission set up by statue with specific duties, obligations and so on. EFCC came into existence by virtue of its own statue and it says: ‘there shall be a body (EFCC) whose Chairman shall be appointed by the president subject to the confirmation of the Senate’. The interpretation of Section 172 (2d) is wrong.

It is talking about inter-ministerial which don’t need Senate confirmation. It is not the constitution that create the EFCC, it is an Act of the National Assembly.

The government should be careful not to run down our institutions. There could be reasons to object to some people in the Senate, but the fact remain that they were elected as Senators. You may not approve what they do there but once they take a decision, it must be respected as senators of the Federal Republic. Failure to do this, it is also impunity.

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2019 presidency: Alhassan’s bitter truth Friday Ekpo

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Developments, Senator Aisha Alhassan has been quoted lavishly in newspapers to have pledged her support for Atiku over Buhari come 2019. She was said to have made this declaration when she as Taraba APC leader led a delegation of other party stalwarts to pay Salah homage to the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Hear her “If Baba Buhari says he is going to contest, walahi talahi (I swear by Allah), I will go and kneel down before him and say Baba, I am grateful for the opportunity you have given to serve as a Minister in your administration but Baba, like you know, Atiku is my godfather”.

Mark Twain defined patriotism as “loyalty to the country always but loyalty to the government when it deserves”. If this definition is anything to go by, it means that Aisha Alhassan is not patriotic. For she is neither loyal to the country nor the government she serves under. Her own loyalty is to her godfather who in this case is Atiku Abubakar. To her, she was only invited to “come and chop” based on the godfather’s recommendation (nomination) and as long as the feast last, she will remain grateful and loyal to the one on whose crest she rode to the dinner table and not to the host of the feast.

We must not deceive ourselves; there are many Alhassan in Buhari’s government. It is like a coup story where intention, planning and execution are adduced. Alhassan has been able to reveal the intention and the planning while the execution is left in the womb of the future. Others in the cabinet are nursing the same intention; they are only being too scared to disclose their plans publicly. If Aisha could be excused to have said these among the like minds and party faithful, the interview she granted to the BBC Hausa service has shown she is already in the planning stage and therefore not a hush affairs.

Aisha fondly called Mama Taraba is a study in disloyalty and treachery, her likes should not be allowed to stay in the cabinet a day longer. She has eroded the confidence bestowed on her by the President who appointed her. Aisha could have been nominated by Atiku but she is in the cabinet at the pleasure of Buhari. Only Buhari can decide to keep or dispense with her. She may be courageous but surely not patriotic Aisha’s misadventure has again brought to the fore, the kind of party APP is. APC is a whole glorified by fractions. It is one party that has found it impossible to close its fault lines. New PDP, ANPP, ACN and CPC and even APGA components in the merger are still very visible. Aisha represents the New PDP which Atiku headed and emptied

Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan

into APC. Asiwaju Tinubu’s ACN faction is very much visible-ditto ANPP and CPC. Each of them is working toward its hidden goals and objectives.

The reason Nigeria is at where it is, is not farfetched. This is because the aims and objectives of government have been replaced with ill conceived and ill motivated power play considerations. That is why in two years, Nigerians lives have been so hopelessly devalued by today’s men and women

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of power who have replaced their loyalty to the nation with loyalty to godfather. Incompetence and tardiness have taken the place of competence and actions. The outcome is the indiscipline in governmental circle a prostrate economy and a heightened insecurity.

Buhari is not known for swift actions, especially on issues of national importance.

That is why Aisha is expected to come out of this unscathed. He did not take any action when DSS boss rubbished his authority before the National Assembly by sending adverse report on Magu, thus stalling his confirmation up till today. He dragged his foot when a report indicted the SGF of contract scam in the North East. He has not called for a probe on Buratai who we heard had acquired a mansion in Dubai through ‘snake farming and family servings’. He never felt ruffled when we learnt his beloved chairman of Governor’s forum had diverted ball out fund to build hotel in Lagos. Not even the trendy news of his IGP, pocketing billions of Naira paid by companies and highly exposed persons to get security and armed guards. All these have given me confidence that Aisha shall remain as long as she wants in Buhari’s Cabinet while her loyalty remains with Atiku.

If Aisha does not resign and not get sacked, you can be sure that, that can only happen in Buhari’s government. (No hate speech intended).

Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015: Innovations, challenges and way forward (2) CONTINUED FROM FROM LAST WEEK

Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu,

11.Power to release on bail before Charge is accepted: Section 31 provides that where a suspect is taken into custody, and it appears to the officer that the inquiry into the case cannot be completed forthwith, he may discharge the suspect on his entering into a recognizance, with or without sureties for a reasonable amount, to appear at the police station and at such times as are named in their recognizance unless he previously receives a notice in writing from the police officer in charge of that police station that his attendance is not required.

Subsection 2 of the said Section 31 further provides that a recognizance under subsection 1 of this section may be enforced as if it were a recognizance conditional for the appearance of the suspect before a Magistrates Court or the place in which the police station named in the recognizance is situate.

12.Report to supervising Magistrate: Section 33 provides that an officer in charge of a police station or an official in charge of an agency authorized to make arrest shall on the last working day of every month report to the nearest Magistrate the cases of all suspects arrested without warrant within the limits of their respective stations or agency whether the suspects have been admitted to bail or not.

13.Chief Magistrate visit to Police Station: Section 34 provides that the Chief Magistrate, or where there is no

Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, President Court of Appeal

Chief Magistrate within the police division, any Magistrate designated by the Chief Judge for that purpose shall, at least every month, conduct an inspection of police stations or other places of detention within his territorial jurisdiction other than the prison.

14.Returns by Comptroller – General of Prisons: Section 111 provides that the Comptroller – General of Prisons is to make returns every ninety days to the Chief Judges, President of the National Industrial Court and the Attorney – General of the Federation of all persons awaiting trial held in custody for a period beyond one hundred and eighty days from the date of arraignment. The returns shall be in a prescribed form and shall contain information such as: a.The name of the suspect held in custody or Awaiting Trial

b.Passport photograph of the suspect c.The dates of his arraignment or remand d.The date of his admission to custody e.The particulars of the offence with which he was charged f.The courts before which he was arraigned g.Name of the prosecuting agency h.Any other relevant information.

Upon the receipt of such return, the recipient shall take such steps as are necessary to address the issues raised in the return in furtherance of the objectives of the Act. 15.Women Sureties: Section 167 (3) of the Act has cured the long defective practice where women were constantly denied the right to stand as sureties for the purpose of bail. Section 167 (3) provides that a person shall not be denied, prevented or restricted from entering into any recognizance or standing as surety for any defendant or applicant on the ground only that the person is a woman.

16.Prosecution: Section 106 of the Act has laid to rest the issue of lay prosecutors as was endorsed by the Supreme Court in FRN vs. Osahon (2006) 5 NWLR (PT 973) 361 at 406.

It provides that prosecution of all offences in any court shall be undertaken by: a.The Attorney – General of the Federation or a Law Officer in his Ministry or Department b.Legal practitioner authorized by the Attorney – General

of the Federation c.A legal practitioner authorized to prosecute by law.

17.Professional Bondsperson: Section 187 provides for the registration and use of Bondspersons and gives the Chief Judge the powers to make regulations for the registration and licensing of bondspersons. The Bondspersons may undertake recognizance, act as surety, or guarantee the deposit of money as required by the bail condition of any person granted bail by the court within the jurisdiction in which the bondsperson is registered.

The Chief Judge is given the power to withdraw the registration of a bondsperson who contravenes the terms of his license.

Where a bondsperson arrests a defendant or suspect who is absconding or whom he believes is trying to evade or avoid appearance in court he shall immediately hand him over to the nearest police station. The defendant must be taken to the appropriate court within twelve hours of his arrest.

18.Remand Proceedings: Section 294 of provides that a suspect who is yet to be charged with an offence can be ordered by a court to be kept in prison custody, pending his bail, trial or release. It further provides that the remand must be for a probable cause. It sets out conditions wherein the court will take in establishing probable cause for a remand.

These conditions are: a.The nature and seriousness of the alleged offence. b.Reasonable grounds to suspect that the suspect has been involved in the commission of the

alleged offence. c.

Reasonable grounds for believing that the suspect may abscond or commit further offence where he is not committed to custody; and d.any other circumstances of the case that justifies the request for remand.

Under Section 295 of the Act, the court in considering an application for remand may grant bail to the suspect brought before it. Section 296 of the Act provides time frame for remand orders. It sets a period of fourteen (14) days in the first instance and a further 14 days extension. At the expiration of the extension, the suspect shall be released unless good cause is shown for a further remand order not exceeding fourteen (14) days.

19.Plea Bargain: Section 270 of the Act provides that the defence can write to the Prosecution for plea bargain. The prosecution may enter into plea bargain with the defendant, with the consent of the victim or his representative during or after the presentation of the evidence of the prosecution, but before the presentation of the evidence of the defence. The Investigating Police Officer must also be informed of the plea bargaining agreement.

The Section makes copious provisions on the conditions which must exist for a plea bargain to be embarked upon and the nature of agreement that can be reached on the plea bargain, taking into consideration, public interest.

Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu, Court of Appeal, Lagos Division

To be continued next week

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Rivers APC warns against closure of 5,000 schools by state govt Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏRivers

State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned the state governor Barrister Nyesom Wike, not to proceed with his planned closure of over 5,000 private schools in the State.

The party in a press statement signed by the State Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, and released on Monday in Port Harcourt, said that the consequences of such an exercise would be grave for the state.

The statement read in part: “We have been reliably informed that Governor Wike has concluded plans to close down over 5,000 private schools by

this October. The offence of the proprietors of these schools, both indigenes and non-indigenes (mostly of Igbo and Northern extradition) is that they are members of APC, so they must be ruined by declaring their educational institutions, which they have been operating all these years without any problem, illegal and marked for destruction.”

The statement alleged that the recent dissolution of the State Executive Council by Wike was as a result of the dissenting opinions expressed by some cabinet members who cautioned the governor against the closure but rather advised that the State should embark on a holistic approach to standardise the opera-

tions and facility upgrade of the affected schools.

The party continued: “Governor Wike accused those against his evil plot of being fifth columnists (or APC men in PDP garb) and resolved that the best strategy is to tactically dissolve his cabinet and reconstitute it with those who will support his drive to deal with these APC sympathisers,” Rivers APC said.

The party advised Wike to rethink action would throw over 40,000 small and medium school owners, teachers and education support service providers in the State would be thrown into the already-saturated job market.

According to the statement, “The road to this

has been long in coming.

He has found allies in men who do not have idea of the implications on the future of Rivers State.

Wike never considered the plight that these proprietors, their employees and students will face in implementing this drive aimed at putting APC where it belongs, according to him.

“Wike has done enough damage to the educational sector in Rivers State and should refrain from any action that would make Rivers one of the most educational disadvantaged states in the country. It is sad to note that apart from not putting the 300 modern model schools constructed and fully equipped by former Gov-

ernor Chibuike Amaechi into use, Wike has stopped the scholarship scheme instituted and sacked the 13,350 teachers employed by the Amaechi administration. By so doing, Wike has put the Rivers State educational sector into serious jeopardy.

“Wike has become a demi-god who does not take the advice of his associates, elders, traditional and religious leaders. Even so, we beg him in the spirit of humanity to try to call himself to order and restrain himself from this satanic attack against innocent men and women who are promoting the educational and economic fortunes of the State through their educational entrepreneurship,” the party maintained.

A cross-section of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, during their conferment at the Supreme Court in Abuja… on Monday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Ekiti organises on-the-job training for workers

Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏThe Ekiti State Gov-

ernment has commenced on-the-job trainings for workers in different cadres of the State Public Service as part of measures to enhance its efficiency and productivity.

Speaking at a one-day workshop for clerical officers on registry management and organization in the public service, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of Establishments and Trainings, Mr Sesan

Alabi said the trainings have become necessary because “most of the things done in the public service are not taught in schools”.

Alabi who stated that the state government believes that training is a veritable tool for building and developing the capacity of public servants added that the series of trainings and manpower development programmes are organized with the aim of improving the overall performance of workers.

“Clerical officers have the institutional memory

of what goes on in their Ministries. If clerical officers have not been doing their job properly, the mechanisms of government may not move smoothly as nothing will get done.

This means that the clerical officers’ cadre is very important to the running of government.

The filing system and file movements are not learnt in schools so when a man is properly trained, he will be able to perform well”, the Permanent Secretary said.

He commended Governor Ayodele Fayose for approving the trainings; saying that this was a demonstration of his commitment to building a virile public service.

In his remarks, the Director in charge of Training and Career Management in the Office of Establishments and Training, Mr Kunle Adeleye said the department would soon begin the training of Administrative Officers and other cadres.

He said clerical officers

who participated in the workshop are drawn from all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies across the State Also speaking, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Civil Service Union, Comrade Johnson Oladipupo commended the state government for organizing the training, saying that it would be an impetus for workers to perform better.

He urged the government to extend the training to other cadres and ensure that the trainings are done on a regular basis.

Street lights boosting Adamawa state IGR says commissioner Tom Garba, Yola

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Commissioner of Housing and Urban development of Adamawa State, Engr Abubakar Idris Bajabure during an inspection of street lights installation in Jimeta, the state’s capital and other Local Government areas told our reporter that the work has significantly increase the internally generated revenue (IGR) of the state upto 80 percent.

The work he said is making economy activities go higher,buying and selling of good, services in other places of the state at night possible most especially banks transactions as against what is obtainable before.

According to him the lightening of the streets has greatly reduced crime rates, in cubing of crime and other illicit activities, the Executive Governor of the state, Senator Muhammad Umaru Jibrilla Bindow vowed to install functional streets light in all the major roads in and around the state capital.

“As you can see me in the field with my Men trying to fix some of the street lights, take this from me the state Governor is standing toes and nails to see that Adamawa State become more beautiful,crime free environment.

“Of recent he purchased two other generating plant to add with the ones we are having in order to get steady street lightening without any interruption to help in keeping the state safe and beautiful. “ Bajabure said “This is in connection with the on going transformation agenda he has position himself to achieve in all sector of the state’s economy. “ He added ORI KELECHI REUBEN I, formerly known and addressed as ORI KELECHI EJIKE, Now wish to be known and addressed as ORI KELECHI REUBEN. All former documents remain valid. General public and authority concerned should take note.

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he Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has retained Uyo as host of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and Zambia despite the recent clashes involving the Military and the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in the neighboring Aba.

WCQ:Uyo is host of Zambia clash Some football followers recently raised questions on the suitability of Uyo for the game in view of the crisis in the South East. But Super Eagles’ Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye dismissed such fears, noting that the Akwa Ibom State government has always ensured adequate security in the city since the Super Eagles started play-

ing all its games in Uyo. Ibitoye revealed that the NFF was currently working on measures to ensure Nigeria got the right result against Zambia on October 7. Ibitoye said Coach Gernot Rohr and his technical crew was working round the clock to plot the strategies that would nail their opponents in Uyo.

“There is no security problem in Akwa Ibom now,” he said, adding, “I want to assure you that plans for the game would be made public in the days ahead.

There is no cause for alarm, as all arrangements for the game is in top gear.”

Herve Renard

Obinna may make South African debut this week

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ape Town - Cape Town City FC are confident that newly acquired Nigerian marksman Victor Obinna will make his first appearance for the club this week.

The Citizens are scheduled to take on Orlando Pirates at the Orlando Stadium on Tuesday night, followed by a home match with Polokwane City on Friday evening.

Club boss John Comitis has said that the chances of Obinna playing against Pirates are ‘50/50’, but is adamant the former West Ham and Inter Milan marksman will be available to feature against Rise and Shine.

Citizens head coach Benni McCarthy has meanwhile revealed the role he played in getting the 30-year-old Super Eagles marksman to sign for the Cape Town club.

“Obinna is a good friend of mine. I’ve known him from his days in the Nigerian national team, when he used to be a strike partner for Obafemi Martins,” the former Bafana Bafana striker was quoted saying by IOL website.

“I came across him at West Ham. He was young then, and I took him under my wing as I was on the way out. We became friends and we’ve just kept in touch over the years.

“I recently learnt he was a free agent. If a player is in Europe, why would he want to come to South Africa?

“So it took a little persuasion when I asked him to play for us. To my surprise, he agreed and he came down. This is his way to get back into top-flight football, and why not with Cape Town City?”

Mikel

Mikel, teammates to fight to avoid relegation

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rked by his side’s 1-5 home loss to Changchun Yatai on Friday, Super Eagles and Tianjin Teda captain, John Obi Mikel, says the players are ready to work harder with their new coach to steer the club out of relegation zone, Completesportsnigeria. com reports.

Tianjin Teda were flattened at the Tuanbo Soccer Stadium on Friday as Changchun Yatai put the Blues’ to the sword with Odion Ighalo scoring in the 69th minutes, but Mikel, a former Chelsea FC of England midfield enforcer insists the players will continue to work hard to return to winning ways.

Tianjin Teda’s poor run continues despite the appointment of German tactician Uli Stielike after caretaker coach Chi Rongliang was fired last week.

Mikel told sports.sina.com.cn that the players have resolved to interpret coach Uli Steilek’s new formation on the field of play as the new manager hopes to see the club bounce back from rock bottom and escape demotion at the end of the season.

Obinna

Gov baseki hosting the Falconets

Obaseki rains Naira on Falconets, predicts return leg win

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do State Governor, Godwin Obaseki believes the Super Falconets have what it takes to defeat their Tanzanian counterpart in the second of the 2018 Women’s U-20 World Cup qualifier.

Obaseki, who rewarded the team with a cash of N5 million after defeating Tanzania 3-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday, stated that coach Christopher Danjuma’s team would make Nigeria proud in Dar-es-Salaam.

“Certainly, we hope to hosts the Falconets again.

This is the first time in a long while we are hosting a national team,” Obaseki said.

“Edo state government believe in engaging youths through sports and hosting the girls will encourage other young ones to emulate them by building their talents.

Top NPLF clubs target 11 ABS Fc players

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igeria Professional Football League (NPFL), clubs have inquired about no fewer than 11 Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC players.

Alloy Chukwuemeka, the team’s Director of Football, disclosed this during a management on Monday in Ilorin while speaking with the newsmen.

He said the club will listen to good offers alone and will only allow players to go

when the clubs pay for them.

According to finds, top on the list of the players the clubs are asking after include, Wasiu Alalade, Adeshina Gata, Ernest Governor, Samuel Oyedeji, Chinedu Ajanah, Chukwuebuka Anaekwe, Martin Ossy among others.

“We have received offers from various NPFL clubs for a couple of our players.

“We do not intend to stand in the way of

any of them, we will allow anyone to go with the right price.

“Where good deal is not reached, we may consider a loan deal” Chukwuemeka said.

The Nigeria Premier Club Owners Scribe, said the Saraki Boys will give the Aiteo Cup a real push as the club will work very hard to win it. He commended the players for their cooperation throughout the season against all odds.

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Operation Python Dance : Umuahia, Aba traders recount ordeal AT3 S’East PCRC scribe, ex-DIG sue for peace in Abia ÏÏÏ

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu addressing members of NUJ Abia State Council during his visit to the NUJ Press Centre Umuahia over the invasion by the Nigerian Army recently. With him from left are Dr. A.C. B Agbazuere, former Abia State commissioner for Information; Comrade John Emejor, State Chairman of NUJ and Abia State Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Okochukwu.

‘Operation Python Dance’: Ikpeazu thanks God for averting bloodbath in Abia Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

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State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has expressed gratitude to God for averting bloodbath in the state, following the withdrawal of troops deployed to the state for a one-month military exercise code-named “Operation Python Dance.”

He also agve kudos to President Muhammadu Buhari for agreeing to withdraw soldiers from the streets of the state.

Speaking in Umuahia on Sunday during a visit to commiserate with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the invasion of the union’s press centre in Umuahia, Ikpeazu said that by allowing the South Eas Governors to handle the issue, many deaths have been avoided.

He said that reports available to him which the leader of Igbo union from the Northern part gave them during their meeting with Ohaneze Ndigbo shows that there are over 11.6 million Ndigbo living in all parts of the north.

The Abia State governor said

nobody wants to go into any conflict which will not benefit their people, adding “In most cases, conflicts are resolved on a round table, so there is no reason why we cannot resolve this one before it starts”.

The governor said that the near bloodbath which has been avoided if allowed to take place, “Would have set back all we have done in the past two years in projecting the made in Aba products which will boost the revenue base of the state”.

Ikpeazu thanked God that no live was lost during the army invasion of the NUJ press center, adding, “If it had happened, it could have been termed part of hazards of your profession which happened during a peace time and not at the war front”.

He used the occasion to warn mischief makers to leave the state alone as government will not tolerate them, stressing that traders have resumed their normal business while the Muslim community worshipped in their various mosques in all parts of the state.

He thanked the NUJ for the hu-

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mility with which they handled the issue, and called for patience particularly over the personality of the Army that have come to say sorry and their acceptance to compensate the affected journalists.

He thanked God for intervening in what would have been the greatest bloodbath in the history of mankind, stating that for the past two years, the administration has been battling for the positive attention to Aba. He said he was only concerned on what would have happened as there are about 11.5million Igbos living in the North, pointing out that in Borno State, about 50,000 Igbos live there.

He noted that if children are included in the count, they figure would be about 15 million and thanked President Buhari for the confidence he reposed on the governors of the South East.

“As I speak today, it is only the Igbos that has demonstrated that they are really true Nigerians.

They are everywhere, even in Sambisa. That we go everywhere and do business shows that this country really belonged to us.

Earlier, the state chairman of Abia NUJ, Comrade John Emejor, briefed the governor on what happened between soldiers and journalists, saying soldiers who were on show of strength suddenly saw

journalists and stopped, climbed up and desecrated the union’s press center.

He noted that the commandant of the 14 Brigade Ohafia, Brigadier-General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim, quickly came to apologise over the behaviour of his men and promised to offset the amount incurred during the army invasion.

The Abia NUJ boss said that the visit of the commandant was immediately followed by the the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 82 Division Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, who also came to apologise.

Emejor however regretted that up till the time the governor visited the NUJ that the Army is yet to redeem their pledge to members of the union of paying for the damages done to both the press center and the journalists.

The Abia correspondent of The Oracle Today newspaper, Bonny Okoro, was manhandled during the attack.

His Samsung tablet, as well as a cellphone belonging to the correspondent of The Daily Times, Mr Sunny Nwakanma, was also destroyed by the assailants.

Gov. Ikpeazu was accompanied on the visit by his Deputy, Sir Ude Oko-Chukwu, Rep. Sam Onuigbo representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, and the Pillar of Abia NUJ, Dr. Anthony Agbazuere.

The South East Secretary of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Chief James Uchegbuo, has suggested that the Federal Government should have towed the line of dialogue rather than unnecessary force in handling the issue of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Uchegbuo, who was reacting to the news of alleged killings of some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Umuahia, Aba and and Isialangwa parts of the state, condemned the actions of men of Nigerian Army in Abia State, describing it as “polgromic and teleguided”.

He wondered how a government which should protect its citizens would choose to annihilate them.

The Regent Administrator opined that the Federal Government should have towed the line of dialogue rather than unneedful force in handling the issue, pointing out that President Muhammadu Buhari may have caved in to pressure from some Northern oligarchy who allegedly advised him to punish the Igbos.

Uchegbuo, who is also the President-General of Ahuwa Oboro Ancient Kingdom, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, however, called the leaders of Igbo nation to organise a press conference as well as petition the United Nations on the plight of the Igbos with the aim of drawing their response.

He also urged the people to remain united despite the provocation from the military quarters, while wondering how President Buhari who just returned from a sick leave should celebrate his recovery by descending on nonviolent people.

Uchegbuo insisted that the South East was the most peaceful part of the country that deserved no militarisation.

Also reacting, a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Barrister Azubuike Joel Udah, sued for peace in Abia State.

While calling on the people of the state to remain calm and law abiding, Udah emphasised that as brothers and sisters, “we must all strive towards the development of a virile and stable society not only for us but for our children and the ones yet unborn”.

He thanked the law enforcement officers on their efforts in handling the situation and urged that they should continue to be guided by the mandate to maintain law and order and for the pro-

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Operation Python Dance: Umuahia, Aba traders recount ordeal Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏThough

the furore generated by the ‘Operation Python Dance II’ in Abia State by the Nigerian Army is yet to die down, traders especially in Umuahia and Aba have begun to enumerate the consequences of the exercise on them and the state.

For instance, while the sporadic shooting lasted over days in Aba and in Umuahia last week, many shops were forced to close for the fear of being killed during cross fire.

In Aba, the commercial city of the state, it was pandemonium on Thursday as traders quickly closed their shops when the agitators clashed with the military.

According to a shoe maker in Ariaria Aba, James Nna “even though I was not born when the Nigerian-Biafran war took place, what I saw and heard, reminded me that war is not a palatable romance”.

“I make average sales of N10, 000.00 a day and if you calculate the number of traders we have in Aba, estimated to be over 10, 000

traders, you will see that traders lost over N1 billion since the military came into Aba”, Nna said.

Madam Mercy Job fires Akara and yam and is a widow, but she said that her children cannot go back to school as she was unable to make up her children’s school fees.

“Not only that, feeding is now a problem and it seems as if I am starting all over again. Those who are owing me have run away and I’m yet to see them. Even if I see them, I will not blame them because life is more than what it costs to maintain it”.

In Umuahia, Madam Carol has provision store in Afara and last Friday, a day after the military strike at the IPOB leader’s house in Afaraukwu, when all stores are still closed, she threw open the doors of her shop and people were rushing to buy provision, an indication that the buyers may have starved after traumatised traders were still at the places they ran to.

“Our losses are unimaginable and cannot be quantified”, she said, even as she claimed that it will still take traders time before they re-

Abia group in S’Africa creating data base of members–Umealo ÏÏÏThe

President of Abia Union in South Africa, Mr. Chima Umealo, says the group has commenced the collation of members’ data living in that country.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg on Saturday that the process began a year ago and was still ongoing.

Umealo said that the union embarked on the collation exercise in line with the federal and state government`s policy of collating the data of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

“The Federal and state governments have implemented a Diaspora data collation initiative.

“The union has keyed into this and has commenced a compilation of the data of Abia indigenes living in South Africa

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for developmental purpose.

“Without a correct data of people at home and in the Diaspora, it will be difficult to implement some developmental programmes,” he said.

The president, who said that the union had been repositioned, added that it organised the first Igbo food festival in South Africa which attracted the attention of investors in the hospitality business.

He said the festival, which held in November last year, showcased assorted Nigerian delicacies and preparation processes.

“Many South Africans and investors from other countries became interested in Nigerian food,” he said.

Umealo further said that the union would partner with the Abia State government to build a modern bus stop in Aba.

open their shops.

At the Isi Gate axis of the state capital, traders were unwilling to talk with the reporter, but some who dared to speak said though they did not lose much, except the trauma they went through, starting with the incident of the Keke op-

erators and the Army at Isi Gate was an experience they would not want to have again.

“We ran for our dear lives, some lost their goods to petty thieves, while others threw away their goods to run for their dear lives.

Please, this should not re-

peat again.”

Though Umuahia and Aba seems to be quiet for now, counting the losses that arose from the military action will be difficult as the Operation Python Dance II was not economy-friendly, a watch repairer said.

Participants of the empowerment programme organised by the Senator representing Abia Senatorial Constituency, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State...recently. Standing in the middle is the Executive Chairman of Ikwuano LGA, Ezinne Ngozi Oji.

Abia CAN advises youths on politics ÏÏÏThe

Chairman, Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle General Emmanuel Agomoh, at the weekend, charged the newly inducted state executive CAN Youth wing (YOWICAN) to lay aside every political weight as members are not conventional politicians.

Speaking at Mater Dei Catholic Cathedral Secretariat Hall, Umuahia, the state capital, during the induction of the YOWICAN Abia State Executive, the CAN chairman represented by his Secretary, Bro. (Engr.)

Okey Mgbeahuru, also reminded the youth wing executive that their job is enormous and as such should focus to make heaven and carry out the work of God diligently.

Agomoh, who expressed optimism that the new youth leadership will do better than the past administrations, charged the members of the executive to rally round the Chairman to enable him succeed.

Speaking also, the Chairman, South East YOWICAN, Rev. Fr. Clement Okonkwo, represented by his Secretary, Barrister Oluchukwu Green Nnabugwu, reminded the new executive of the onerous task ahead, adding, “It is not easy to lead but be reminded that you are called to serve, not yet to serve in vacuum but called to serve God and His people”.

In his address shortly after the induction, the YOWICAN chairman,

Comrade Eugene Okonta, appealed to parents to support and encourage the youth to join and participate actively in associations like YOWICAN for the betterment of the Church and society at large.

He said: “It takes life grounded in Christ to stand firm and upright. It is therefore pertinent that we pray for our youths who seem to be at the centre of the scene”.

He reminded the youths that they have no excuse to fail their generation and those unborn as they make resolve to succeed, towards developing character-wise, as good and patriotic citizens.

He called on the youths to shun all forms of dirty businesses like criminality, thuggery, snatching of ballot boxes during elections, kidnapping and other vices.

He called on the governments not to shy away from its responsibilities of empowering the youths and providing the enabling environment for them to develop their potentials, excel and contribute meaningfully towards the development of the society.

This, he said, the government can do by creating small and medium scale entreprise, creation of skill acquisition centres and empowerment of the youths after such trainings.

He said as a body, “we need to have functional skill acquisition centre to gainfully re-branded and reposition some of our youths; we need empow-

erment in areas of job creation; evangelism bus, office secretariat and its equipment and subvention for interdenominational crusades and activities”.

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the occasion, Engr. (Sir) Emeka Udokporo, charged the new executive not to drag their members into recession or depression.

He counseled them not to witchhunt anybody but to propagate the gospel of Christ and have one objective, which is oneness in Christ, stating “As Christians, we have one objective - oneness in Christ. It is our watchword and it will help you to transform the image of YOWICAN to what it is expected to look like”.

Udokporo charged the new executive to put in their time and energy towards the propagation of the gospel of Christ and shun any act of embezzlement, pointing out that leadership is for sacrifice and not for making money.

He further urged the executive to review the lapses of the previous administration, make needful adjustments and make impacts that will better the society.

His words: “Use the opportunity you have to change the society, show love and sacrifice for the gospel of Christ”.

The event featured award presentations, inauguration of students and NYSC CAN chapter.

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Operation Python Dance: Umuahia, Aba traders recount ordeal Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏThough

the furore generated by the ‘Operation Python Dance II’ in Abia State by the Nigerian Army is yet to die down, traders especially in Umuahia and Aba have begun to enumerate the consequences of the exercise on them and the state.

For instance, while the sporadic shooting lasted over days in Aba and in Umuahia last week, many shops were forced to close for the fear of being killed during cross fire.

In Aba, the commercial city of the state, it was pandemonium on Thursday as traders quickly closed their shops when the agitators clashed with the military.

According to a shoe maker in Ariaria Aba, James Nna “even though I was not born when the Nigerian-Biafran war took place, what I saw and heard, reminded me that war is not a palatable romance”.

“I make average sales of N10, 000.00 a day and if you calculate the number of traders we have in Aba, estimated to be over 10, 000

traders, you will see that traders lost over N1 billion since the military came into Aba”, Nna said.

Madam Mercy Job fires Akara and yam and is a widow, but she said that her children cannot go back to school as she was unable to make up her children’s school fees.

“Not only that, feeding is now a problem and it seems as if I am starting all over again. Those who are owing me have run away and I’m yet to see them. Even if I see them, I will not blame them because life is more than what it costs to maintain it”.

In Umuahia, Madam Carol has provision store in Afara and last Friday, a day after the military strike at the IPOB leader’s house in Afaraukwu, when all stores are still closed, she threw open the doors of her shop and people were rushing to buy provision, an indication that the buyers may have starved after traumatised traders were still at the places they ran to.

“Our losses are unimaginable and cannot be quantified”, she said, even as she claimed that it will still take traders time before they re-

Abia group in S’Africa creating data base of members–Umealo ÏÏÏThe

President of Abia Union in South Africa, Mr. Chima Umealo, says the group has commenced the collation of members’ data living in that country.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg on Saturday that the process began a year ago and was still ongoing.

Umealo said that the union embarked on the collation exercise in line with the federal and state government`s policy of collating the data of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

“The Federal and state governments have implemented a Diaspora data collation initiative.

“The union has keyed into this and has commenced a compilation of the data of Abia indigenes living in South Africa

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xzxz

for developmental purpose.

“Without a correct data of people at home and in the Diaspora, it will be difficult to implement some developmental programmes,” he said.

The president, who said that the union had been repositioned, added that it organised the first Igbo food festival in South Africa which attracted the attention of investors in the hospitality business.

He said the festival, which held in November last year, showcased assorted Nigerian delicacies and preparation processes.

“Many South Africans and investors from other countries became interested in Nigerian food,” he said.

Umealo further said that the union would partner with the Abia State government to build a modern bus stop in Aba.

open their shops.

At the Isi Gate axis of the state capital, traders were unwilling to talk with the reporter, but some who dared to speak said though they did not lose much, except the trauma they went through, starting with the incident of the Keke op-

erators and the Army at Isi Gate was an experience they would not want to have again.

“We ran for our dear lives, some lost their goods to petty thieves, while others threw away their goods to run for their dear lives.

Please, this should not re-

peat again.”

Though Umuahia and Aba seems to be quiet for now, counting the losses that arose from the military action will be difficult as the Operation Python Dance II was not economy-friendly, a watch repairer said.

Participants of the empowerment programme organised by the Senator representing Abia Senatorial Constituency, Sen. Theodore Ahamefule Orji, in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State...recently. Standing in the middle is the Executive Chairman of Ikwuano LGA, Ezinne Ngozi Oji.

Abia CAN advises youths on politics ÏÏÏThe

Chairman, Abia State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Apostle General Emmanuel Agomoh, at the weekend, charged the newly inducted state executive CAN Youth wing (YOWICAN) to lay aside every political weight as members are not conventional politicians.

Speaking at Mater Dei Catholic Cathedral Secretariat Hall, Umuahia, the state capital, during the induction of the YOWICAN Abia State Executive, the CAN chairman represented by his Secretary, Bro. (Engr.)

Okey Mgbeahuru, also reminded the youth wing executive that their job is enormous and as such should focus to make heaven and carry out the work of God diligently.

Agomoh, who expressed optimism that the new youth leadership will do better than the past administrations, charged the members of the executive to rally round the Chairman to enable him succeed.

Speaking also, the Chairman, South East YOWICAN, Rev. Fr. Clement Okonkwo, represented by his Secretary, Barrister Oluchukwu Green Nnabugwu, reminded the new executive of the onerous task ahead, adding, “It is not easy to lead but be reminded that you are called to serve, not yet to serve in vacuum but called to serve God and His people”.

In his address shortly after the induction, the YOWICAN chairman,

Comrade Eugene Okonta, appealed to parents to support and encourage the youth to join and participate actively in associations like YOWICAN for the betterment of the Church and society at large.

He said: “It takes life grounded in Christ to stand firm and upright. It is therefore pertinent that we pray for our youths who seem to be at the centre of the scene”.

He reminded the youths that they have no excuse to fail their generation and those unborn as they make resolve to succeed, towards developing character-wise, as good and patriotic citizens.

He called on the youths to shun all forms of dirty businesses like criminality, thuggery, snatching of ballot boxes during elections, kidnapping and other vices.

He called on the governments not to shy away from its responsibilities of empowering the youths and providing the enabling environment for them to develop their potentials, excel and contribute meaningfully towards the development of the society.

This, he said, the government can do by creating small and medium scale entreprise, creation of skill acquisition centres and empowerment of the youths after such trainings.

He said as a body, “we need to have functional skill acquisition centre to gainfully re-branded and reposition some of our youths; we need empow-

erment in areas of job creation; evangelism bus, office secretariat and its equipment and subvention for interdenominational crusades and activities”.

Earlier in his speech, the Chairman of the occasion, Engr. (Sir) Emeka Udokporo, charged the new executive not to drag their members into recession or depression.

He counseled them not to witchhunt anybody but to propagate the gospel of Christ and have one objective, which is oneness in Christ, stating “As Christians, we have one objective - oneness in Christ. It is our watchword and it will help you to transform the image of YOWICAN to what it is expected to look like”.

Udokporo charged the new executive to put in their time and energy towards the propagation of the gospel of Christ and shun any act of embezzlement, pointing out that leadership is for sacrifice and not for making money.

He further urged the executive to review the lapses of the previous administration, make needful adjustments and make impacts that will better the society.

His words: “Use the opportunity you have to change the society, show love and sacrifice for the gospel of Christ”.

The event featured award presentations, inauguration of students and NYSC CAN chapter.

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Attempt to quench clamour for restructuring through military might has begun - Evangelist Uko and provoke crisis is also deÏÏÏThe long expected attempt by the East signed towards scuttling the peace proNigerian State to embark on quenching the restructuring gale currently sweeping the land, through military might, has eventually begun, says Evangelist Elliot Ugochukwu-Uko, the Secretary, Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA).

In a release made available to newsmen in Umuahia, Evangelist Ugochukwu-Uko said everybody in Nigeria was expecting this, “because the government has run out of arguments and also because it is the only strategy government knows. Nobody is surprised”.

The release reads in part: “The gentle revolution to restructure Nigeria, brilliantly piloted by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has become very successful. Restructuring Nigeria has become inevitable, thanks to Kanu and IPOB. The anger of the opponents of restructuring towards Kanu is understandable. Kanu has driven Nigeria closer to restructuring more than anybody else, therefore, lovers and defenders of the status quo want to eat him raw.

“The well-coordinated attack on Kanu and IPOB, packaged and choreographed from Abuja, in cahoots with his own people and complete with media support complemented by politicians who love the status quo, was actually planned for last year, but was shelved. The criminalisation and blackmail of the IPOB began with the allegation of killing and burying 50 people including 5 Fulanis in Aba, which was designed to justify the intended military action of crushing the agitations through force of arms.

“The deliberate decision to roll in military equipment into the South

cess between the IPOB and the government led by Prof. Ben Nwabueze, some people are not comfortable with that, because they believe it could lead to restructuring Nigeria which they resent intensely. Python Dance was aimed at scuttling the IPOB/government dialogue begun on 30th of August, 2017.

“The pronouncement that the IPOB is a terrorist organisation and thereby proscribed are all designed and choreographed to justify the discreetly agreed agenda to crush the agitation by military might in order to sustain the 1999 military constitution and the current unjust status quo, thereby postponing the restructuring of Nigeria for as long as they can.

“Another reason for proscribing the IPOB and declaring them as terrorists is to reassure the South East Political Leaders that their re-election is no longer under threat, as the IPOB constituted a tsunami that had successfully mobilised the downtrodden masses against the inept political class that had compromised the future of their people through the format through which they climbed into political offices.

“Because the leaders of the region got into power through questionable allegiances and subservience to external masters, they cannot publicly identify with the wishes of their people, who have been reduced to second class citizens, without offending their northern masters. They are also monitored, threatened, intimidated and seduced by the owners of Nigeria, to keep them loyal to the failed Nigeria unitary structure in order to keep their offices.

IPOB: S’East govs action belated, says ex-Abia gov

Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏJust as Abia State, especially the

cities of Umuahia and Aba are licking the wounds inflicted on them by the men of Nigeria Army, a former governor of the state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Saturday, in his Igbere country home expressed his support for the Nigeria Army ‘Operation Python Dance II’ in the Abia State.

He also threw his weight behind the position the Military and South East Governors on the proscription of IPOB, regretting however that the Governors’ action came too late.

Kalu, who spoke at his Igbere country home while hosting the 2017 Annual Youth Summit with the theme, “Role of Active Youth in the Society,” disclosed that he had advised South East governors more than one year ago to stop the activities of the members of IPOB because their activities were detrimental to the good of the Igbos.

“I advised them at the onset to get rid of the group but they will not listen because some of them thought the boys will help them to win election”, the former governor said, condemning some of the activities of the

banned group, while stating that their fight for Biafra was not sincere.

According to him, some leaders were not condemning the activities of the group then because they hoped to use them to prosecute elections, stating “The way forward is for the people agitating for Biafra to stop it and work for one Nigeria where equity is ensured”.

While urging Ndigbo to stop boxing themselves into a corner, he said the only forward for Nigeria is restructuring as well as awarding the South East zone additional states to be at par with other sections in the spirit of equity and fairness.

The decision to outlaw the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the Nigerian Army and the South East Governors, he also said, would guarantee stability which he said the country needed now, expressing his belief that the crisis in the state was exaggerated and blown out of proportion.

“I think a lot of hate speech had engulfed the country. The matter escalated because the IPOB leader refused to abide by the terms of his bail. If he did, there would have been peace.

“When two people are fighting and court says don’t fight, you obey the court. The Binta Nyako court deci-

sion was not a personal decision but the decision of court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“If you have security personnel and uniform, that does that mean a country. If you go somewhere and someone says he has security, then he is against the sovereignty of the nation.

“Some of you know what Ojukwu said here when he was alive, one day it will be made public. If we say we are marginalised, everyone is marginalised. We are marginalised because our people refuse to work.

“As soon as one becomes a Governor or minister, he buys houses in Ikoyi and abroad and the people will celebrate him.

“Remember when I was a governor, the army and police used to do joint patrol. We should not box ourselves into a corner because my conscience will not allow me to do what is evil”, Kalu said.

The former governor insisted that the Igbos need Nigeria because of the nature of life, pointing out that “the demography of this country shows that if you go to Kotangora, after the aborigines, the next is the Igbo. The same with Jos, Kano, the West, name it. So we need the peace and unity of the country more than anyone else”.

The Change Nigerians desire will come in 2019, says Bourdex ÏÏÏ

Multi billionaire businessman and telecom expert, Chief (Dr.) David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, has expressed regrets that the eighth National Assembly has failed to reflect the wishes of Nigerians, stressing that the change the masses desire will come in 2019 when a new crop of lawmakers, especially senators are elected.

Onuoha-Bourdex, who spoke with The Abia Times in his Igbere in Bende Local Government Area country home shortly after his return from the US and China, said it was perplexing that the Nigeria Senate should reject a crucial issue as devolution of powers to the states in the ongoing constitutional amendment.

He disclosed that while in the United States, he monitored the progress of debates and discussions in the Senate, lamenting that at crucial moments when the senators are expected to align with the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians, they always flunk it.

“The ongoing effort at amending the constitution presented a golden opportunity for our federal lawmakers to show that they represent the interest of Nigerians, they voted with their hearts instead of their heads.

“For goodness sake, how could senators reject the devolution of power to the states? Does it mean they don’t see the imperfections in the current federal structure, which massed a lot of issues, most of which should belong to the residual list on the Federal Government?

In that singular mistake, the senators disappointed Nigerians big time.”

Onuoha-Bourdex, who is also an astute politician, said that power generation, exploitation of mineral deposits and road construction are some of the areas where the states should have greater comparative advantage.

He added that the state governments have stifled development in the grassroots by strangulating the local government councils, stressing that in the past, local councils were in the forefront in the provision of social amenities and economic opportunities through creation of markets.

Referring to the recent governorship primary elections in Anambra State, the business mogul, who contested the Abia north senatorial seat in 2015, said Nigerians have served notice of their intention to reject most of the senators for their indifference and selfserving proclivities.

“How can two senators take part in governorship primary elections and none of them could make it on their respective parties? It shows they are not at home with their constituents. Otherwise they should have known how the minds of the people are working,” he asserted, adding that most senators must have voted in the constitution amendment bill without consulting their constituents.

Onuoha-Bourdex however commended the present National Assembly for preserving the independence of the legislature, pointing out that if State legislatures replicate such disposition, the cause of good governance would be served in the country’s practice of democracy.

Traditional Ruler of Amaubiri Lokpaukwu ancient Kingdom in Umunneochi L.G.A, of Abia State, HRH, Eze Magnus Nwafor cutting the new yam during his community’s 2017 Iwa Ji festival...recently

New Abia CP assumes duty, vows to fight crime

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missioner of Police, Mr. Adeleye Oyebade, on Thursday, handed over to his successor, Michael Anthony Ogbizi, in a brief ceremony in his office.

Speaking during the occasion, Oyebade, who was exchanged with CP Ogbizi of Railway Command, Lagos and who read out his scorecard within his one year sojourn in the state, expressed happiness on what he achieved, adding that his mandate centered on combating crime in the state.

He expressed his belief that “it is better to leave the stage when the ovation is loudest”, stating that he was not going to assess himself.

He urged the public to assess his tenure and highlight where mistakes were made.

Speaking while taking over, the

new Commissioner of Police, Abia State, Mr. Michael Ogbizi, urged residents of the state to remain calm and be peace abiding in spite of the recent crisis witnessed in the state.

Ogbizi stated this shortly after taken over the leadership of the command in Umuahia, warning that the command would not fold its hands to watch some group of people under any guise to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in the state. He noted that the peace and unity of country remained paramount.

The Commissioner of Police expressed regret over the burning of a Police station in Aba by some yet-to-be identified hoodlums, stating that efforts are on to track down the perpetrators of the act.

Ogbizi noted that Police would continue to ensure that the security of

lives and property of the people were assured, stating that the command was prepared to tackle crime and other forms of criminality in the area to a standstill.

Meanwhile, in his maiden press release few hours later and signed by himself, the new CP assured that adequate security architecture has been put in place to make commercial and social activities thrive without any hitch.

The release read in part: “In view of rumours and false information making the rounds in the state media with regards to the security situation in Abia State, particularly Umuahia and Aba, the Commissioner of Police, CP Anthony Michael Ogbizi, wishes to reiterate the resolve of the command to ensure the protection of lives and property of all and sundry”.

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By Idu Jude, Abuja The Danish Government will guarantee a 10 per cent equity financing of a Joint Venture Company involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and a Danish firm, Unibio A/S Limited.

The proposed JV Company will be engaged in the production of animal feeds from Nigeria’s abundant natural gas resources, through conversion of methane gas into protein.

The Danish firm assured that the business relationship would have no negative impact for human consumption, just as the animal feeds industry in Nigeria accounts for N800billion annually.

In a press statement issued by the General Manager, Public Affirms of NNCPC, Mr. Ndu Ughammadu, the NNPC Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, who

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said this recently in Abuja, when he received a Delegation from Denmark led by the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Torben Gettermann, expressed optimism of the success of the initiative.

He said such collaboration would have positive impact on the Nigerian economy in the area of revenue generation, food security and job creation.

Represented by the NNPC’s Chief Operating Officer, Ventures, Dr. Babatunde Adeniran, the GMD said that NNPC was considering partnership with the Danish company to utilize the abundant natural gas resources in the country for the production

of animal feeds as part of its diversification agenda into non-oil ventures like other national oil companies to generate additional revenue for the country.

“This proposal, though it is coming newly, has already started gaining traction in the industry and across the globe especially in Europe. Nigeria being the first point of call in Africa, we can leverage on the opportunity to increase the revenue of the country through local food production,” Dr. Baru stated.

The GMD described the project as laudable, saying it was capable of making positive impact on the country’s economy, adding that

the Corporation would look at the proposal holistically to ensure that Nigeria drives maximum benefit from it.

According to the statment, Dr. Baru applauded the Federal Government for providing an enabling business environment which has already started attracting investors into the country.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Torben Gettermann, stated that Unibio had revolutionized natural gas conversion into animal feeds.

“There are huge possibilities in view of the demands for this kind of feeds; and it will boost food pro-

duction in Nigeria tremendously.

The benefits are not only in local production and consumption of the feeds, but also in terms of revenue generation in foreign currencies through export,” Mr. Gettermann stated.

He said Nigeria was an important partner to the Danish Government both politically and economically, adding that the Danish Government had established a special office in Lagos to facilitate trade relationship between the two countries.

Shedding more light on the proposal, the Chief Executive Officer of Unibio A/S Limited, Mr. Henrik Busch-Larsen stated that

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ULC’s nationwide strike marred by poor compliance Eko Disco moves against energy theft Joy Ekeke The National Union of Banks Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, NUBIFI

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

...as NUBIFIE,NAAE, others shunned directive E, and aviation unions have dissociated themselves from the nationwide strike directive issued by United Labour Congress (ULC), led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

NUBIFIE, in a statement, said of, and will not partake in any planned industrial action as called by the ULC. According to the statement,” The process of engaging in industrial action is well stipulated in the laws of the land and rules of engagement. The union just emerged from its delegate confer-

ence and new leadership emerged. ”There are a number of issues that beg for attention in what has been happening in our industry; shutting the financial industry at this critical period of our economic life is not an option. ”The congress in session did not discuss neither did it ratify any industrial action. Therefore, we dissociate NUBIFIE from the planned action of United Labour Congress.

“The affiliation of NUBIFIE to United Labour Congress was done out of the context of the

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Simon Ugwu The Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc says it has inaugurated “Operation Name and Shame’’ in its continued fight against energy theft within its area of operations.

The Chief Executive Officer of the company,Mr. Oladele Amoda, said in a statement in Lagos, on Saturday, that the exercise was aimed at fishing out all those engaging in energy theft through meter bypass.

Amoda said that the com-

pany would publish names and addresses of customers who engaged in illegal connection or reconnection in both conventional and social media.

This, he said, would be in addition to handing over such culprits caught in the act to law enforcement agencies for possible prosecution.

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procedure and constitution of our great Union and the congress in session resolved and passed a resolution for the return of NUBIFIE to its original affiliation, NLC as contained in the union Constitution. ”Consequent on the above, NUBIFIE dissociates itself from the called strike of United Labour Congress and hereby directs all our members in the Banks and Insurance Companies to shun any other directive contrary to this.”

Meanwhile, aviation unions also shunned directives to shut down the Nigerian airspace. They are the Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Aeronautical Information Services Association of Nigeria (AISAN) and the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE).

The unions had earlier, at a meeting with the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) dissociated themselves from the strike.

Speaking with Daily Times correspondent, Comrade Onyeka Chris; Deputy General Secretary of ULC, acknowledged that the strike registered partial compliance from workers across the country as it was only observed in

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Nigeria loses $9bn to post-harvest annually – FIIRO DG

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The Director General of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) Lagos has lamented that the country losses over $9 billion dollars annually to post-harvest losses.

Professor (Mrs) Gloria Elemo, who was the keynote Speaker at a two-day workshop of GAIN-PLAN Nigeria Cold chain Summit 2017 held in Ikeja-Lagos recently, stated that post-harvest losses in Nigeria is estimated to be about 50 percent of foods produced.

She explained that some experience more than 50 percent loss like in the case of fruits and vegetables due to their perishable nature, add-

ing that hardy crops like grains record less than 50 percent postharvest losses.

“Some food products never get to leave the farm before they experience spoilage, damage or waste while others happen during transportation, storage and in the markets. Apart from the biological reasons for PHL, our farming systems are mostly at the subsistence level and thus with no appropriate mechanisation and infrastructural facilities to back them up like good roads, processing equipment, storage equipment, poor market distribution, etc.

“We have bad roads, appropriate transportation suitable for perishable produce are in short supply,

value added to agricultural produce is low, there is poor maintenance of storage and handling facilities to mention a few. It is ironic that less perishable crops like grains, roots and tubers with low moisture contents experience more loss as a result of poor handling after harvest while fish, livestock, fruits and vegetables experience more loss as a result of biological factors.

Reducing biological deterioration as well as eliminating these inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of the systems, without even any increase food production, will go a long way to improving food availability year around.

The loss in nutrients that may have otherwise helped to reduce

micronutrient deficiencies and chronic malnutrition in Nigeria is appalling. We cannot go on like this.

In his speech, Alex Isong, MD/ CEO of ALYX Ltd, noted that private sector drives any economy, saying that if the private sector does not stand in Nigeria, there in nothing that FIIRO would do that will yield the required development.

Isong stated that he has the passion to cut post-harvest losses in Nigeria, adding that this propelled him into building cooling van that can preserve vegetables and other perishable items like tomatoes from the farm to the market as it is obtainable in the western world.

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tal transformation in the energy sector.

He said that the company would not fold its arms and watch some unscrupulous criminal elements preventing it from its goal of rendering best services to its customers.

Amoda said that since energy theft was a crime against the law of the land, law abiding citizens should not aid and abate the perpetrators by keeping quiet when they see such acts being perpetrated in their vicinity.

Amoda, in the statement issued by General Manager, Communications, Godwin ldemudia, implored members of the public to report cases of energy theft to the nearest EKEDC office or security agencies.

He enjoined customers to avail themselves of the company’s newly introduced whistle blowing policy, which has enticing rewards for anybody who comes up with useful information leading to the apprehension of energy thieves.

OGFZA to attract $20bn investments to Nigeria in 3 years – Umana Olufemi Samuel, Abuja The Managing Director of the Oil and Gas Free zone Authority (OGFZA), Umana Okon Umana has said the agency is now on a good stead to attract 5 percent investment flow into Nigeria within the next 3 years.

Umana said this is possible in the event of faithful implementation of with Executive Orders on Ease of Doing Business by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said the OGFZA had already attracted over $20 billion investments to Nigeria with 200 companies fully engaged, and direct job totaling 100, 000 created, the agency is full set to do more.

He described the Executive Or-

ders as a cutting-edge approach to attracting more direct foreign investments to Nigeria and which he noted has helped the agency to increase its revenue flow in the past few months.

He made this known during an Enabling Business Environment Retreat organised by the Secretariat Of The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council And Hosted By OGZFA weekend at the Oil and Gas Free Zone, Onne, Rivers State.

Umana said with the Executive Orders, OGFZA has launched result-oriented initiatives towards attracting and sustaining more investments in the Oil and Gas Free Zones of Nigeria.

He said OGFZA has set machinery in motion for ensuring a reduction in cargo handling

charges and other tariffs applicable in the free zones in line with the principle of ease of business launched by the government.

Umana made this known during a Retreat by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), which OGFZA hosted at Onne Rivers State weekend.

The agency, he added, has also started moves towards suspending all illegal charges that have, before now, been discouraging investments in the Nigeria’s oil and gas free zones.

According to him, OGFZA has also deemed it necessary to offer incentives to investors by lowering tariffs To ease off operations in the free zones, OGFZA, said Umana, has also been in synergy with a

private investor to build a power plant to supply electricity within eight months just to reduce spending on power in the free zones He added, “OGFZA has commenced discussions with terminal operators on reduction of cargo handling in the oil and gas zones while also engaging a private investor for supply of power to Onne zone within the next 8 months to reduce costs He, however, listed the challenges confronting the oil and gas free zones in Nigeria as including, lack of rail links for bulk movement of cargoes at economic rate, poor access roads, Weak legal framework, leading to inter-agency conflicts, Inadequate funding and Security problems, such as piracy

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 19, 2017

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Naira gains at NAFEX, stabilises across forex widows Stories by Motolani Oseni Nigeria’s currency,the Naira, on Monday, recorded 0.04 per cent gain at the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX) window, but remained stable at 368 to the dollar at the parallel market, as well seen at 305 per the greenback at the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rate.

The NAFEX, had opened trading activities at 359.66 per dollar, representing an appreciable rate of 0.03 per cent, but closed at the end of yesterday’s trading activities at 360.36, showed a total gain of 0.04 per cent while compared with the closing rate on Friday.

The Investors and Exporters FX window, further declared a daily turnover of $131.84 mil-

lion, lower than $231.23m traded a week ago.

The local currency, however, sold between 368 and 369 t o the dollar at the parallel market, the same rate it exchanged over the weekend, but gained slightly against the euro to close at 437 against 438 sold during the weekend. Although, it was seen at 485 to the pound sterling, the same rate it traded over the weekend.

At the official foreign exchange market, the naira had traded a week ago at 305.90 per dollar, but ended the week at 305.95, but went further to stabilized at the same rate on Monday.

Meanwhile, the apex bank has revealed how it arrested the free fall of the naira when it appeared that all was lost early in 2017 with the currency drop-

ping to as low as 500 units to the United States dollar in February.

Director, Monetary Policy Department of the bank, Mr. Moses Tule said at a seminar for finance correspondents and business editors in Awka, Anambra State, that the bank provided official sources of funding for foreign exchange users and removed room for speculation.

Naira, which exchanged for over N500/USD in February is presently hovering around N360/US$.

According to him, “to boost liquidity, accommodate all forex obligations, and deepen foreign exchange market, CBN made provision for funding of invisible transactions for a fair and veritable exchange ratel.

“Intervention in various

sectors of the market through forward sales of tenors; sale of $20,000 foreign exchange to bureau-de-change twice weekly.”

In addition, the bank also approved payment of $20,000 per quarter as payment for small scale importation and established investors and exporters’ window for them to meet their invisibles obligations, bills for collection and other trade related activities.

As a result, the apex bank was able to defray all its outstanding forex demand of $4.14 billion as at June 2016 while front loading forex demand and inventory disappeared.

The declaration of scores of items as ineligible for import finance through CBN’s sourced forex ensured “import substitution and export switching with positive effects on domestic pro-

duction”, he disclosed.

Some calculations suggested that through the interventions, the bank sold $9bn to forex dealers through the interbank market between February and August 2017.

Before commencements of the interventions last February, Nigeria’s external reserve had dropped to $28bn and the CBN couldn’t meet most of the forex demands, including repatriation of funds by the airlines.

In the seven months, CBN had intervened in the forex market to the tune of $8,908,860,000bn in all segments of the market, which saw the naira appreciating from N520/$1 to N365 to the dollar at the parallel market.

Despite these interventions however, the country’s external reserves grew from $28.7bn to $33bn as at last Thursday.

Unity Bank disburses N24bn to farmers, lifts agriculture Unity Bank has effectively keyed into various intervention fund by Federal Government and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost Agriculture, thus emerging as one of the leading players in the industry driving the intervention schemes.

The commitment of the bank towards participating in the on-lending schemes is borne out of Unity Bank’s belief in pursuing benefits of greater financial inclusion and reaching out to greater number of farmers all around Nigeria initially excluded with financial services, all of which is made possible by the Bank’s deep knowledge of rural economy.

Commenting on the development, the Head of Agribusiness at Unity

Bank, Mr. Olugbenga Emmanuel Adelana, said: “it is understandable why the Unity Bank is making inroads and being reckoned with when it comes to disbursing the intervention funds. The key beneficiaries which the intervention programmes are designed for ply their agribusiness mostly in the rural areas and this is a space that Unity Bank has not shied away from”.

“Unity Bank, is therefore, unleashing the strength of its business model and placing its structures at the disposal of the intervention schemes in its bid to support government’s key initiatives to drive the growth and transformation of Nigeria’s Agricultural economy”, he stated.

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Agribusinesses under the CBN’s Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS); with a CACS loan portfolio of over N24Billion.

CACS is a sub–component of the Federal Government’s Commercial Agriculture Development Programme (CADP); and it is aimed at promoting commercial agricultural

enterprises in Nigeria.

The scheme targets the promotion/production of cash crops, food crops, poultry, livestock, aquaculture, processing, storage, farm in-put supplies and marketing for agricultural commercial enterprises with asset base of N50million to N100m.

Unity Bank has been consistent in its support

to farmers. In June, 2017, it executed a channel partnership agreement with Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending, NIRSAL, to provide a platform for disbursement of loans to farmers; targeting over 9,000 farmers for Rice, Maize and Wheat across seven states of Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa,

Kano, Bauchi, Kaduna and Adamawa States.

The bank is also active in the CBN’s Anchor Borrower Scheme, having disbursed over N1.6bn to 11,000 wheat farmers in Jigawa and Sokoto states, thus providing raw materials for flour millers and invariably supporting the federal government’s import substitution policy.

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Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

SEC appoints board, approves Ikeja VP tasks financial Hotel’s 2014, 2015, 2016 audited results institutions on ethics Stories by Bonny Amadi

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appointed board for Ikeja Hotels Plc, led by Chief Anthony Idigbe, (SAN). It has also approved three years’ arrears of the company’s audited financial statements.

The storm appears to be over for Ikeja Hotels Plc, as its board has approved the long-awaited audited financial statements for the period ended 31st December, 2014 , 2015 and 2016 financial years respectively.

In a statement signed by

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the company’s compliance officer, Olayiwola Osituwo, released by the Nigerian Stock exchange (NSE) on Monday, the company said that the results were approved by the company’s board at the board meeting held on 21th August, 2017.

“However, the financial statements which have just been approved by the board are yet to be filled with the Nigerian Stock Exchange for dissemination to the general public,

the company is hopeful that thee financial statements will be filed on or before Tuesday 19thSeptember, 2017.”

The company, however, reassured its shareholders of its commitment to regularizes its listing obligations to both the regulatory authorities and the shareholders” Daily Times Nigeria recalls that in May 2017, the SEC dissolve the board of Ikeja Hotels Plc, following its inability to resolve crisis between some majority

shareholders and the firm.

It will be recalled that, inaugurating the new board SEC said: “Having failed to resolve its lingering crisis, the commission, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the Investment and Securities Act, 2007 to protect investors and the integrity of the securities market, hereby, approves the appointment of an interim board for the company with Chief Anthony Idigbe, SAN, as Interim Chairman.”

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Multi-Trex set to resume production following resolution with AMCON Common sense may have prevailed over the debt burden of Multitrex integrated foods Plc on eventual collapse of the firm, following its closure two years ago by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON).

Daily Times finding showed that for the two years closure, the company’s growth has been retarded for over five years, which has been proffered as estimated time of recovery from losses arising from closure.

However, it may be evident that part of the terms of agreement could entail changes in the ownership structure of the company and board composition.

Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc, currently under closure by the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) for its indebtedness to financial institutions has disclosed that respite has finally come its way, as

production will soon commence.

The company, Daily times Nigeria recalls, has been under AMCON’s receivership over its indebtedness to financial institutions which AMCON bought over from the deposit money banks. However. Multi-trex explained that it is expected that following level of progress made in talks with AMCON, it is expected that production will resume in the last quarter 2017.

In a letter delivered to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) signed by the company’s secretary, Bolaji Olushola, the firm said that, “Multi-trex and the Asset management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) have reached the closing phase in resolving difference that led to the temporary closure of the company’s business operations two years ago.”

According to the company, AMCON in a letter addressed to its receivership, dated 11th August, 2017, ap-

proved for reopening of the company and commencing production activities.

The letter partly read:” AMCON management has approved that the representative of the company be allowed to access, carry out all necessary activities, including the retooling of machines and equipment, re-installations, provision of water and rehabilitation and the entire factory building for eventual commencement of operations” According to AMCON, in the letter signed by the Company Secretary, Bola Olushola, “the corporation and Multi-trex have made significant progress in negotiations, geared toward amicable resolution of this matter subject to regulatory approval .

We shall therefore keep you informed as soon as these approvals are obtained to enable the solicitors and parties prepare settlement terms to be

Against the backdrop of integrity question that has overwhelmed the Nigerian financial sector, the nation’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo has called for higher ethical practices and uprightness in the discharge of financial intermediatory services.

A statement from the Office of the Vice President, signed by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Office of the Vice President, made available to Daily Times Nigeria, the vice president addressing a delegation from the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), which paid him a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he echoed on the need for enhanced ethical practice sin financial institutions.

He said that the prevailing integrity level in the sector falls below expectations, hence there is need to raise trust and confidence level in the sector. ““The level of integrity that we expect is not necessarily what we are seeing, especially in respect to financial statements and all of that,” he said.

Osinbajo said financial

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institutions have a crucial role to play in helping the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to fight corruption, as well as in improving the country’s economy.

He added that, as a financial body, ANAN should call out individuals who are allegedly tied to some levels of financial crimes to step down from their positions, so as to help curb corruption in the financial sector.

He also commended the association for the important roles it has played in regulating the country’s financial sector since it was incorporated in 1979, adding that a high level of integrity by financial institutions would help improve the lives of citizens.

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According to them, for the fact that governments have finance constraints, longterm funding that is independent of government budget and boards in an ongoing basis is required, if big ticket projects must be embarked upon and completed.

Acting Director General of Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Engr. Chidi Kingsley Izuwah, speaking at the 2017 annual conference organized by the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), recently in

Lagos, said that Private capital enhances transparency, borrowed funds are usually safely deployed.

According to him, large transportation projects require ongoing investment amounts beyond the capacity of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and states in any single year, given competing priorities, adding that external funding sources are inevitable for long-term As case studies have shown in India, Kenya, South Africa, and even Zimbabwe, Izuwah said Nigeria requires stable, multi-year funding mechanisms independent from annual fiscal constraints, “to catalyze long-term funding various sources: banks, contractors, pensions, donors, multilateral agencies and bond markets.

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NUPENG: Protect workers during planned shutdown of refineries Stories by Joy Ekeke The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has advised the Federal Government not to jeopardise oil workers’ jobs during the planned shut-down of the nation’s three refineries simultaneously for complete overhaul.

The Union, in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Igwe Achese, stressed that it will not tolerate such situation, even if the maintenance is for the good of Nigeria.

It believed that the two-unions

in the oil and gas sector, NUPENG and PENGASSAN with other stakeholders, should be taken along in the new arrangement in order to forestall industrial action.

It stated that the union had all along clamoured for the Turn-AroundMaintenance,TAM, of the nation’s three refineries, but advised that it should be done in such a way that workers’ jobs are protected.

NUPENG added that the planned closure and TAM should not be used for enriching some cronies because of the astronomical volume of monies that will be involved.

The union, therefore, calls for a monitoring committee to oversee all aspects of the overhaul.

The union warned that it would not tolerate a situation where workers would be used as guinea pigs or eased

out under the guise of a complete shut-down of the three refineries.

It stressed that the period should be used to train and re-train the workers to meet the new challenges that would be faced after the overhaul.

It added that the move is a good step in the right direction towards local self- sufficiency in petroleum products by 2019, but must be done in a manner that human capital is protected.

Left: Customer Service Manager, Ecobank Nigeria, Benibo Ayanaba Gladstone; Recovery Officer, Ecobank Nigeria, Simon Muje; Branch Business Head, Ecobank Nigeria, Otokpa Ogenyi in handshake with Deputy Governor of Benue State, Engr. Benson Abounu and Benue State Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment, Engr. Dr. Terlumun Utsev, during the presentation of relief materials by Ecobank Nigeria to Benue flood victims at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Makurdi... at the weekend.

ILO, ITUC-Africa demand stronger legislation on tax-justice, illicit financial flow The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Trade Union Congress (ITUC)Africa, have called for a stronger legislation on tax-justice and illicit financial flow out of Nigeria and other African countries.

The Country Director of ILO in Nigeria, Dennis Zulu and the Coordinator, Human and Trade Union Rights ITUC-Africa, Comrade Joel Odigie, made a case for strong legislation attributed illicit financial flow to big business who avoid to pay taxes.

According to Zulu: “The significant proportion of financial outflow from the continent is attributed to big businesses who avoid taxes and take these monies out of the continent.

“Following the Thabo Mbeki panel report which outlined the different initiatives that can stop the bleeding, it is very important therefore that we educate our young workers through the NLC so that they can understand what is really involved and the opportunity cost of this illicit financial flow.

“It is very clear that if people don’t pay the tax that is due to the big businesses, then there is

serious cost in term of the lost social facilities and amenities to be built, using the tax revenue accrued to the country.”

The ILO country representative pointed out that this was very common in countries, such as African countries who depend on exports from the developed countries.

He regretted that African countries do not have capacity in terms of taxation, and with weak legislation that regulate tax environment, “it is very easy for the big businesses with the world’s wellpaid lawyers and accountants to sit and be able to navigate and avoid paying taxes.”

He added, “So it is important to educate our young workers so that they can be in the forefront, through having the prerequisite knowledge to be able to advocate or lobby government to stop the bleeding of financial resources out of the continent.

“For Nigerians, a significant proportion of the illicit outflow is attributed to corruption; and for us, the development partners, it is gratifying to know that the new government has taken serious measure to curtail the outflow of financial resources from Nigeria.”

FG, ASCSN agree on 7-man committee over unpaid N290bn arrears The Ministry of Labour and Employment, and leaders of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, have agreed to set up a seven- man committee to oversee and fine tune the implementation of the N290billion backlog of unpaid arrears to civil servants owed be the Federal Government.

The committee will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, whilst other members of the committee would compose of three members from the Association and three from Government.

A communiqué signed by Bobboi Bala Kaigama, President of ASCSN and Bolaji Adebiyi, Permanent Secretary FML&E, said: “Following the seven- day ultimatum dated September 8, 2017 issued by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria on the issue of non-payment of salary arrears and other entitlements

of public servants, especially promotion arrears, which the Association proposed to embark on an industrial action effective from Monday, September 18, 2017, the Minister of Labour and Employment convened a conciliatory meeting on September 12, 2017”.

Present at this meeting were all the 40 chapter -chairmen of ASCSN branches and their Secretariat led by the President of ASCSN/TUC-Bobboi Bala Kaigama. After an extensive deliberation on the issue of public servants’ unpaid promotion arrears and other entitlements, the following decisions were reached: Government will do all that is needed to ensure the commencement of payment of promotion arrears on or before Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

The 30 Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) reported that have been cleared whose payment bill amounts to 1.165billion naira

should start to receive credit of payment by Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

The OAGF should provide the list of the 30 MDAs that have been cleared to the Minister of Labour and Employment,Dr.Chris Ngige and the association.

FG cautions ULC over economic sabotage The Federal Government has warned promoters of United Labour Congress, ULC, that it would not fold its arms and allow an ‘unrecognised group’ to hold the country hostage.

The government said in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Bolaji Adebiyi, that the strike threat issued by the group amounted to economic sabotage.

The ULC, a factionalised body of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, had threatened to commence nationwide strike unless government addressed its demands.

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Capital market burdened by infrastructure deficit Bonny Amadi The Nigerian capital market has continued to suffer from debilitating market infrastructure for its newly conceptualized programmes to effectively take off.

The infrastructure lack explains why some investors in the market have been denied their dividend payments, others cannot dematerialise their shares, inability to effectively register for electronic dividend (e-Dividend) payment and also direct cash settlement (DCS), among other challenges.

While many stakeholders have argued that the Nigerian market has become purely elitist where ordinary citizens cannot effectively participate, others argued that the introduction of new products in the market is not always matched with infrastructural developments, which places high premium on the expected recovery of the market via increased investor confidence.

Among other issues, while local investors continued to be challenged over registering for eDividend, the Diasporas investors grapple with problems regarding registering for e-dividend and BVN. It was also discovered that judicial infrastructure, technological challenge, power, policy and communication had also been a major issue militating against the implementation of sound market development policies, thereby frustrating growth.

However, in the face of dearth of market supportive infrastructure, heavy fines are placed on market operators challenged by infrastructure lack or failure to meet expected post- listing rule or market regulatory requirement.

For instance, The Daily Times Nigeria found that market operators that fail to forward client’s DCS form to CSCS 24 hours after receipt will be liable to N250, 000.00 fine. “This is irrespective of the challenge of infrastructures to support such speedy process.”

The negative impact of weak infrastructural base of the market, Daily Times findings reveals is impacting the entire scope of the market, Regulators, Operators, and investors’ service delivery, market hearsay and confidence of investors.

For instance , just as SEC had delisted over 50 per cent of its operators, the total number of 527 operators in its register, have not fully complied with regulatory requirement on data updating, a development necessitated by infrastructure deficit.

List of market operators on SEC‘s website as at September 17th, 2017, the commission had 527

…e-Dividend, DCS challenged by supportive infrastructure

KEMI ADEOSUN market operators on its data base, out of which 421 of them have fully and partly complied with the rule requiring data updating with the SEC accounting for 75 per cent, while 25 per cent others may also be delisted if deadline granted for compliance by the commission expires.

Some of the capital market operators include solicitors, estate survey and values, estate valuers, and reporting accountants.

Others are broker dealers, broker dealer trustees, corporate sub broker, trustees, registrars, and rating agencies. They also include, fund portfolio managers, receiving banks, custodians, FNDQ OTC dealer, Securities Lending Agents, private equity fund managers amongst others.

The data updating compliance level, revealed by the DG SEC, Mounir Gwarzo at the recent post capital market Committee Meeting (CMC) in Lagos, showed that lack of supportive environment has slowed compliance level of more than 25 per cent operators.

He said,“The 421 operators are the ones, we have their information, and we need to give them more time because most of the deficient areas are not that major. To ensure that all the operators have easy access to update their date warranted the SEC to ensure that the exercise takes place in Lagos.”

“We will still give them more

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time because what they have not been able to provide are not that very serious, but some others that have not been able to provide the vital information, we have already delisted them.”

For those ones that over a period of one or two years, have not been able to update their data, , for those ones we have cancelled their registration, but those who have submitted their information, but not as accurate as it should be, we are ready to give them more time” Gwarzo said.

The Daily Times findings reveals that many investors in the Nigerian market still have the burden of irregular signature, which has frustrated them form reaping form their investments, even as the market has provisions for biometrics capture and other means of identification.

A retail investor told Daily Times on condition of anonymity that he abandoned claiming his dividend warrants, because he was turned back by registrars’ because his signature was adjudged to match the one in his data with the registrar.

The retail investor revealed that he , usually use his thumb prints in most of his forms while buying public offers, but was surprised that the registrar didn’t ask for his thumb print which , cannot be faked.

At a recent investor’s clinic

GWARZO organized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange, it was revealed by participants at the forum that, bank confirmation cost has continued to rage , non- data preservation to match investment , inaccurate completion of forms, among other challenges have continued to plague the market.

Further findings show that, while many Nigerians are still battling with the problem of registering for BVN, dividend e-dividend payment is based on and for one to receive such payment, his shares must be dematerialized.

All of which are fraught with challenges.

Mr. Wale Olurin, a stakeholders in the capital market, at a recent investor clinic, said emphasized that he problem of dematerialization has continued to stream he said “Registrars still reject applications forms for dematerialization because there are outstanding certificates to verify” a trend he said , is inimical to market development.

Another stakeholder, Mr. Ike Okechukwu, while enumerating challenges of the market said that in the course of revalidating share certificates for dematerialization and e-dividend, most registrars’ continue to make it impossible for shareholders to claim their investments.

This they do by requesting for indemnity form, and so go extra

Director-General, Security and Exchange Commission mile to ask for insurance, “he said, adding: “ Is there any reason registrars should nullify shareholders indemnity form and demand for insurance?”

Another stakeholders, Onyinye Uzo, said that just as the capital market regulators have been calling shareholders to bring their share certificates for dematerialization, yet more forms for demat’ are returned by registrar because of irregular signature.

She also pointed that there has also been no consideration for Diaspora investors who fill their forms and travel bank, after which the forms are returned as not properly filled.

Director, Market Operations SEC, Henry Adekunle Roland, acknowledging infrastructure e challenge of the market recently at the NSE, saying that extension of deadline for commencement with Direct Cash Settlement (DCS) was because of identified gap in supportive infrastructure.

“The earlier proposed September 2017 deadline, we realized that the infrastructure that would actually make it possible for us to actualize the deadline wasn’t on ground’ Adekunle Roland said.

According to him, “This will become effective immediately we provide the infrastructure, information dissemination and other factors; we have taken the deadline forward to January 2018.”

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BEDC to improve supply to Usen community TCN boosts supply in Lagos with Ganiyu Obaaro Ï&ƔƍƋ ƈ ƌƆƐƆƏƈ ƅ ƋƋƆ Ɔ

Residents of Usen community in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State will soon begin to enjoy improved power supply as Benin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC), concludes plans to bring an additional 7.5MVA in addition to the existing 7.5MVA transformer installed recently, the Chief State Head, Edo State, BEDC, Engr. Fidelis Obishai has assured.

Obishai gave the assurance during information Sharing/ Customer Forum of BEDC for third quarter, held across select communities in Ologbo, Ulemo and Usen areas of Edo state last Thursday in Benin during, which he also apologized to the residents of Usen community for the present poor supply to the area.

Obishai, in a statement, ex-

plained that the poor supply to the community existed before BEDC came on board stressing that replacement cost for the transformer was huge, adding that it was due to the inadequate capacity of the 7.5MVA transformer that resulted into massive load shedding presently experienced in the community.

He urged members of the Ologbo community under Ikpoba/ Okha local government to form an Electricity Committee that would help fast track issues bordering on power supply to their area, saying that the community was not relegated by BEDC, because of its strategic position as an oil producing community.

Edo state, he said, has over 1,000 communities under the purview of BEDC, and that the com-

pany gets less than the required amount of electricity from the national grid to guarantee regular power supply to those communities; and that the power supply to BEDC comes from Transmission Company in Benin and through Oghara in Delta state assuring that “Ologbo as an oil producing community is not relegated in the scheme of things.”

Obishai, who urged residents of Ulemo community in Oredo Local Government to pay their electricity bills promptly to enable BEDC to embark on repair of faulty equipment in their area and also attend to other issues with prompt dispatch, described Ulemo community as peaceful and most organized out of the locations chosen for the customer engagement sessions.

FG must adjust electricity tariffs to attract investments to power – AFC The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has said for Nigeria to attract more investments to the power sector, the federal government must adjust electricity tariffs.

The Managing Director of AFC, Mr. Andrew Ali, who made this call at the weekend at the annual conference of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN), stressed that the tariff adjustment was necessary to attract huge investment in power infrastructure, which the government alone could not provide.

According to him, if these funds are attracted, it would go a long way in reducing the ever-increasing infrastructure deficit in the sector.

AFC is a pan-African multilateral development finance institution saddled with the task of bridging Africa’s infrastructure investment gap through the provision of debt and equity finance.

According to him, “Electricity tariff issue is very touchy and political. The reality is that, we do not have economic cost-reflective tariffs, that is, tariffs that would encourage investors to come and build this infrastructure. The government needs a political will to ensure that appropriate tariffs are set.”

Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, the regulatory authority in the power sector, had recently said it was contemplating a major adjustment in the calculation of electricity tariffs to be paid by consumers in the country’s electricity sector.

NERC, which released a consultation paper on the review of the Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO) in Abuja recently, stated that it was looking to introduce a flexible electricity tariff review, one that would see tariffs reviewed either on a monthly or quarterly basis to reflect periodic changes in the

country’s economy.

The commission said it was, however, awaiting the response of the stakeholders to its consultation.

The MYTO is the sector’s guiding document for determining the tariff charged to consumers by electricity distribution companies (Discos). It is often reviewed annually and bi-annually by the regulator, wherein changes in fundamental aspects of the industry’s business like foreign exchange; inflation rates; gas prices; and capacity generation amongst others are captured and inputted in the tariffs of the Discos to their customers.

In the current electricity tariff regime, which was introduced in December 2015,residential customer classification (R2) in Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, that were paying N702.00 fixed charge every month, had their energy charge increased by N9.60.

new mobile transformer

To enable it transmit more electricity to distribution load centers in Ejigbo, Jakande Estate, Igando, Ijegun, Ijedodo, Oke-Afa, Idimu, Ikotun, Bolorunpelu, Shasha, Agodo, Egbe, Abaranje, Murtala Mohammed International Airport areas of Lagos, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed that it had commissioned a brand new 1x40MVA 132/33KV mobile transformer which would raise the capacity of its Ejigbo transmission substation to 200 Mega Volt Amp (MVA) from 160MVA. A statement from the General Manager, Public Affairs of the TCN, Ndidi Mbah, in Abuja, explained that the inauguration was performed by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, who was represented by the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Suleiman Hassan, on the sideline of the recent 19th monthly power sector stakeholders meeting in Lagos.

The new mobile transformer, according to Mbah, had also been energised, and is one of the three transformers earmarked for the Ejigbo substation.

The statement quoted the Interim Managing Director (IMD) of TCN, Mr. Usman Gur Mohammed, to have said that installation works on the two

other transformers had reached advanced stages, and that the installation of the 2x100MVA 132/33kV transformers were being done by the Project Monitoring Unit of TCN. The new transformers, the statement added, would replace the old 2x30MVA transformers in the station and on completion add 140MVA transformer capacity to the station, to bring the overall load capacity of the Ejigbo substation to 340MVA. Meanwhile, following the outbreak of fire at a 1x150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer in its Jos transmission substation, the TCN has also been forced to divert about 30 megawatts (MW) of electricity it usually supply to Bauchi from the Jos transmission substation to its Gombe substation from where it would now supply Bauchi.

Mbah, disclosed in a related statement that the transformer which caught fire on Tuesday was completely destroyed, necessitating the diversion of electricity supply from there to Gombe, and then to Bauchi.

She however explained that the burnt transmission system did not affect supply to Jos metropolis and its environ, adding that it would be replaced soon while an investigation into its cause would be initiated.

Fashola lauds 6,619 Megawatts power generation capacity, vows to tackle distribution The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has lauded the rise in the electricity generation capacity to 6,619 megawatts noting that the next step for his administration is to tackle the distribution problems.

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rains from Jebba, Kainji and Shiroro hydro power plants as at September 4, 2017 was about 1,000mw. “So it is the gas thermal plants, arising from peace efforts and pipeline repairs that made up the difference that made the total available power of 6,619mw that was produced,” he noted.

Fashola who cited the announcement on the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that marked the exit of Nigeria from recession said electricity production as well as financial services and construction also grew strongly.

“Other sectors did very well in the second quarter 2017 include electricity and gas and financial institutions, with electricity and gas growing by 35.5 per cent,” he said. He also added; “Therefore, beyond rhetoric, our next step is to solve the distribution problem. This involves the sustained implementation of the Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP).”

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Want that healthy sight? Try this Tomatoes Tomatoes are packed with carotenoids, including lycopene, which helps give tomatoes their vibrant red color. Research shows that the lycopene present in ocular tissues helps prevent light-induced damage to the retina and other areas of the eye.

Tomatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, another vision protector. Processed tomato products or fresh tomatoes eaten with a little olive oil will help boost the absorption of lycopene. Researchers say eating foods rich in antioxidants is better than taking supplements.

Corn Yellow corn is great source of lutein and zeaxanthin . These naturally occurring yellow pigments are lost during ARMD, (Age-related macular degeneration) but research shows that older adults who boost their blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin through eating foods like corn and other reduced their risk of losing these pigments. A study even found that women who ate the most fruits and vegetables, including yellow corn, reduced their risk of developing cataracts.

Carrot Vitamins found in carrot can help promote overall eye health. Carrots contain beta-carotene, a substance that the body converts to vitamin A, an important nutrient for eye health. Carrots can easily be included in your diet in the vegetables salads or fried rice and can also be consumed and enjoyed in its raw form.

Olive Oil This oil which is low in trans and saturated fat helps prevent retina diseases. Several studies suggest that olive oil is recommended for healthy vision. Not only is olive oil free of trans fats and is low in saturated fat, Australian researchers found that subjects who reported consuming the most olive oil were 48% less likely to develop ARMD. When buying olive oil, look for extra virgin for the additional antioxidant boost it provides Walnuts Walnuts are the best nut source of omega-3s.

In small amounts they can be converted to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid used by the eye, along with DHA. They are full of antioxidants and vitamin E, which work to C-reactive protein, a marker that signals there is nuts a day can cut your risk of a cardiac event by as much as 50 percent, according to several large research projects, including the ongoing Nurses Health Study.

Berries Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, mulberries, cherries and even grapes are outstanding foods for protecting cardiovascular health, which

pressure. And high blood pressure is a risk factor for macular degeneration. Blueberries and blackberries also contain anthocyanins, which have the -

ages to the arteries that feed oxygen to the available though they are a little bit expensive.

Eggs Eggs contain the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and are the most readily available source of lutein and zeaxanthin. An egg per day for most people, unless you have diabetes, is excellent eye food. Diabetics need to ask their doctor whether eggs can be a part of their diet.

Avocados Avocados are one the most nutrient-rich fruits They contain lutein and help prevent macular great source of other important eye nutrients such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin E,� Gerbstadt says. Those vitamins place avocados among the top-10 eye foods.

Turkey turkey contains zinc and vitamin B, which makes it effective when it comes to warding off cataract. It is also a healthier option than red option for the eyes.

Sweet potatoes This is a very easy accompaniment to any meal, as it contains loads of beta-carotene which makes them a total necessity when it comes to eye health.

Sardines loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, sardines should be included in your diet at least once work by protecting the tiny blood vessels in the eyes and maintaining overall eye health.

According to a study featured in the American also reduce the risk of developing age–related

ways you can get a good supply of omega–3 Moringa Moringa leaves contain iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and protein. These are low in calorie, sodium and rich in antioxidant, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. Its leaves can also be used to treat various eye problems. Moringa leaves can be used as eye wash and can also be put in eyes. Extract of its fresh leaves juice mixed with honey are also used as eye drop in some parts of India

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reasons you need lemon in your water

to justify starting your day with a nice glass of lemon water.

Sometimes we just get tired of drinking old plain water and you just want to take your physical, mental, and spiritual health up to the next level, here are 15 reasons why you should be drinking lemon water every day.

1) Clears Skin One of the more convincing reasons to drink lemon water for most of us is that it can help keep our skin clear. Water on its vitamin C in lemons helps purge toxins from our blood to keep 2) Balances Your PH

very acidic, but they actually have a very alkalizing effect on our bodies. Keeping your body in an alkaline state also pre-

3) Boosts Immune System boost our immune system. Who has time to get sick these days, right? The potassium in lemon juice helps control blood pressure, stimulate brain and nerve function and vitamin C with the juice of one lemon and some honey.

4) Weight Loss Aside from helping our skin stay clear, balancing and boost-

There are tons of different powers that lemon water has. Did you know that it can actually assist you with any digestion problems that you are having? Trust me on this one, if you are having a lot of stomach aches, start drinking lemon water and

5) Help a Hangover Save yourself a trip to the store and make yourself a mug of lemon water is that it can help soothe your stomach, which can be somewhat irritated or sensitive after a night of drinking.

Drinking hot water with lemon can act as an antiseptic and help

10) Powerful Cleansing Powers While we might clean our skin and we might actually keep our faces and hair clean, did you know that we also need to keep our organs and our insides

6) Freshens Breath We now know that lemon water has an abundance of ben-

extremely healthy.

11) Less Mucus

en your breath after having some drinks, a spicy meal or if you smoke. All these things can dry out your mouth, which can lead

probably notice that you have a ton of mucus in the

7) Boost the Brain and Nervous System Another one of the impressive effects of drinking lemon wahave been linked to depression, anxiety, forgetfulness and brain fog. As mentioned previously, lemons are also chock full

you are noticing it all around your body. Well, one of -

antibacterial properties and helps get rid of infections of the

13) Energy Boost Do you need that cup of coffee in the morning and then around 2:30pm, you are crashing and burning with being tired? Well, if you happen to drink hot water with lemon in it instead of coffee, not only will you cut your

helpful natural remedy for allergies as it helps keep the body alkaline and more balanced.

9) Helps Digestion Problems

14) Helps You to Stay Healthier Overall, lemon water is a good way to keep hydrated

stress.

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all ends of the spectrum.

15) Great Source of Potassium still missing those potassium levels, why not indulge in a few glasses of