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Ogoniland may not be cleaned up until 2047 -Investigation

Ă? Clean-up of impacted sites will begin soon - FG Ă? MOSOP, others decry delay in remediation of impacted sites

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Ă?Ă?Ă? On Thursday, August 4, 2011,

when the United Nations Environment Programme presented

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its Environmental Assessment of Ogoniland to the Federal Government, there was a sigh of relief.

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Jonathan, Presidency trade blame over performance

� Ex- President: APC has achieved nothing, it’s full of lies, propaganda � No, we’ve achieved, recovered looted funds by PDP govt -Presidency � We’ll soon name suspected treasury looters -AGF

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Jonathan, Presidency trade blame over performance Continued from page 1 former President Goodluck Jonathan has blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for lack of performance, saying that the APC-led Federal Government has not achieved anything since coming to power in 2015.

According to Jonathan, the APC government’s stock in trade is to run government on lies and propaganda in order to cover its misrule.

But the Presidency has faulted the claim of Jonathan, saying that the country under his watch witnessed unprecedented corruption and infrastructural deficit.

The presidency added

that the ruling APC had put in place remarkable achievements that would take the country to the next level, saying that the federal government has recovered looted funds by the PDP government under Jonathan’s regime.

Jonathan spoke on Thursday while playing host to one of the aspirants to the office of the PDP National Chairman, Prof.

Tunde Adeniran and his campaign team who visited him at his residence in Abuja.

The immediate past President further declared that the PDP did well from May 29, 1999 till May 29, 2015 when it handed over power to the APC, saying however that since then till date, the

APC government has nothing to show for taking over power from the PDP. He maintained that the APC administration has nothing to show as an has been ruling through lies and deployment of hitech propaganda to cover up its misrule.

Jonathan said: “ The PDP administration, for 16 years, did well, but this administration (the APC), has done nothing, the administration is full lies and propaganda.

“In the power sector, we did well to revive it, a state governor abused our government, saying that any serious government should be able to fix the power within six months. Today,

the APC has been in power for how many years? Fortunately, the then governor is in the APC Government as a Minister”.

Jonathan, however, said that all hope was not lost as the PDP would go all out and put its house in order for it to return to power come 2019 since Nigerians have been able to see things for themselves on the differences between the APC and the PDP. Continuing, he said: “With the rate at which people are coming around to associate with a party that lost elections, it shows that the people still believe in the PDP. With the numbers and calibre of the people coming out to vie for the seat of the National Chair-

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Officials of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), attending to some pensioners during the Pension Verification Exercise in Abeokuta, Ogun State… on Thursday.

Traffic controllers worried over closure of taxiway

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President, Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA), Mr, Victor Eyaru,has raised alarm over the continuous closure of Taxiway Bravo in the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, saying, it was making it impossible for aircraft to carry out normal engine run at the compass wing.

Eyaru, who spoke to journalists on Thursday, said, as the world celebrate International Day of Air Traffic Controllers tomorrow (today), it was necessary to draw the attention of the authorities concern to urgently open the taxiway in the airport which had been closed down over ten years ago.

According to him, “The

taxiway Bravo in Muritala Muhammed Airport, which has been closed for more than ten years now should be reopened. The closure, apart from reducing the capacity of the aerodrome,is also making it impossible for aircraft to do their normal engine run at the compass wing.”

He said that the current situation needed to be urgently addressed, as the closure mounts impacts negatively on controllers while separating aircraft on the ground.

Eyaru, also appealed to the Minister of State, Aviation,Senator Hadi Sirika, to consider fixing the burnt control towers at Kaduna and Maiduguri airports.

He called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the process towards

the establishment of a national carrier for the country Eyaru also urged the government to to pay workers of the liquidated Nigeria Airways the approved N43billion being owed them; saying that any “further payment delay could be termed as payment denied.”

Meanwhile, Equitoral Guinea will soon commence direct flight from Malabo to Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar as soon as all ongoing necessary negotiations have been done.

The Airport Manager, Margret Ekpo International Airport, Mr. Sunday Olusegun Ayodele, who disclosed this in an interview said, meetings with the Consulate General of Equitoral Guinea was on-

going, stressing that flight operations between the two countries would pick up before the end of the year.

According to him, all the necessary requirements for international flights, the immigrations, customs and other agencies were already on the ground to facilitate passengers’ movements.

Ayodele explained that the airport has been an international airport until international flights were suspended by the government.

“We have the facilities, the international wing, comprising that arrivals and departure halls are there. We have held meetings with the consulate general; and we are hoping that before the end of the year they will start flying into Calabar.”

man and offices of our party, it shows that our party still has another chance”.

The former President however declared that for the PDP to get it right and regain its lost glory, it would need a competent, reliable and courageous National Chairman who would then lead the party to victory come 2019.

Jonathan further said: “The contest for the office of the National Chairman is very interesting, this is healthy competition. Many of the aspirants have been coming here, this will allow the delegates to choose the best among then at the convention.

“We need a National Chairman who will be courageous enough to call the President to order if we win the Presidency and the President is going astray. He must not be someone when the party takes position on issues, he will change.

“We need a National Chairman who will rule the party democratically and carry others along. In fact, the National Chairman is the leader of the party, it is not the other way round”. closed that with his long interaction with Prof. Adeniran and testimonies of other party leaders, he possesses all that is required to lead the party at this critical point of time and thus wish him success in the race.

He advised the party members and the aspirants not to allow the convention to cause another crisis in the party, saying that the contest should be seen as a family affair.

Earlier, in his remarks, Adeniran said that he initially was not interested in the race but that the need to rebuild and reposition of the party ahead of the 2019 general election prompted him to join the race.

Adeniran pointed out that he is in the race to help the PDP regain its lost glory and give Nigerians the real dividends of democracy that have eluded then since the PDP lost power in 2015.

Reacting to Jonathan’s comment on Thursday, a source close to the Presidency told Daily Times that the action of the former president is an attempt to divert attention from the multiple corruption that pervaded his regime.

The source, who sought anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the matter, said that the ruling APC is addressing the infrastructural deficit left by the PDP, saying that explains government’s action on massive investment on power, railways, rail lines and construction of net-

works of roads nationwide.

The source also said that, “Our view is that the comment of former President Jonathan was an attempt to divert attention from the multiple corruption scandals surrounding his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, who in September had $31.4 million frozen in a bank account linked to her following an approval obtained by the EFCC from a judge.

“This came on the heels of an earlier $15 million allegedly kept for the medical treatment of her mother, as well as a forfeited amount of $5.9 million following an order by Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Federal High Court in Lagos.

“The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has also laid its hand on no less than a dozen properties in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Yenagoa estimated to cost billions of Naira.

To cut a long story short, the story of Mrs. Jonathan’s misfortune, from all indications, is just beginning.”

We’ll soon name suspected treasury looters AGF Meanwhile, the Federal Government has concluded plans to make public names of high ranking public officials from whom public funds were recovered.

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister for Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami (SAN), made the disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation from Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP).

Malami said that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other relevant agencies involved in the recovery of looted funds to promptly put the documents together with a view to fully and promptly enforcing the judgment by Justice Hadiza Rabiu Shagari.

The Federal High Court in Lagos had ordered the government to tell Nigerians the circumstances under which funds were recovered, as well as the exact amount of funds recovered from each public official.

The judgement was sequel by a suit initiated by SERAP over disclosure by the Federal Government that funds recovered from some high-ranking public officials and private individuals would not be made public.

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Ogoniland may not be cleaned up until 2047 -Investigation Continued from page 1 lowed, the first paragraph read “The assessment has been unprecedented. Over a 14-month period, the UNEP team examined more than 200 locations, surveyed 122 kilometres of pipeline rights of way, reviewed more than 5,000 medical records and engaged over 23,000 people at local community meetings.”

In the run-up to the 2015 presidential election, the then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, now President of Nigeria, promised to finally implement the terms of the report.

While making that promise, Buhari pointed at the slow and discouraging pace

with which the former President Goodluck Jonathanled government appeared to be following through with the implementation of the UNEP report.

Following his swearing-in as President, Buhari picked Amina Mohammed to be Minister of the Environment, and on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at a sensitisation event organised by the Federal Government, Amina Mohammed said the following: “We are committed, within this year, to begin the clean-up of Ogoniland.”

The clean-up was eventually launched on June 2, 2016.

Fifteen months after the launch, The Daily Times visited Ogoniland to monitor the progress of the cleanup.

The clean-up of Ogoniland has its framework drawn from the 262-page

UNEP Report on Ogoniland.

In analysing the success or failure of the entire cleanup process, understanding the recommendations made are key.

Emergency measures The emergency measures recommended by UNEP include the marking of drinking and bathing water impacted sites, indicating the dangers of use. In communities where sources of drinking water have been impacted, the government is tasked with providing alternate sources of drinking water as a matter of emergency.

Recommendations are also made for a health registry for the people of Nsisioken Ogale—whose groundwater contains levels of benzene that are 900 times above World Health Organisations guidelines—to be assessed and followed up.

Although some of the above stated emergency measure have been put in place, these measures are mostly the marking of impacted sites. The most important of these measures which is the provision of adequate source of water for those whose groundwater have been severely affected by hydrocarbons, has not yet happened. It is with this in mind that the president of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Legborsi Pyagbara, complained about the pace of the clean-up.

“We have set up a structure to interface between HYPREP and the community, but the clean-up has not even started,” Pyagbara said.

“If you count from August 2011 when the project was endorsed, you will notice

Manager of Na’Allah Farms Ltd., Mr Jibril Na’Allah (left), introducing orange varieties to students of Merchizedek Academy Secondary School, Uke during their visit to National Agricultural show in Tudun-Wada, Nasarawa State… on Thursday.

Senate to probe N1.9trn Paris Club refund to state govs Olufemi Samuel, Abuja

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may have indicated its resolve to probe the tranches of Paris Club so far released to state governors as bail out, all totalling N1.9 trillion by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari.

The Paris Club refund is in respect of over-deductions on loans from Paris Club, London Club Loans and Multilateral debts dating back to between 19952002.

Indications to this emerge after Senator Samuel Anyanwu raised a point of order, raising a poser on the legality of the funds given to governors by Presi-

dent Buhari.

Anyanwu, the Senate Committee Chairman of Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions said the Senate should issues surrounding the Paris Club bail out and the source of approval to the governors.

Debate on Anyawu’s call for probe of Paris Club refunds to states is expected to hold next week as the Senate President Bukola Saraki sought the approval of the Senate to consider the motion in the next legislative day.

The proposal by Saraki received an overwhelming support from Senators, an indication that the issue would come up for debate next week.

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dent Buhari was the sum of N243.7 billion while that of bailout was N1.75 trillion.

There have been controversies over the Paris Club refunds to state, amid wider allegations that the state governments who were beneficiaries grossly mismanaged the gesture by the Federal government to give the bail out.

President Buhari during a meeting with State governors during the week had lamented the backlog of salaries owed in different states, and had expressed dismay that the governors could still sleep, when workers in their respective states had not been paid.

The governors who met Buhari had asked his government to release another

tranche of the Paris Club refund to them funds more projects in their respective states.

In what seemed like a response to Buhari on the issue, the governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar said the bailout funds they had received from the Federal Government had been their legitimate right.

The Bauchi governor who stressed that he and his colleagues were not begging for the refund, describing it as their entitlements.

He had told State House Correspondents, stressing, “Don’t forget, this is money that belongs to us.

We are not begging for anything, but demanding what belongs to us and that it should be paid to us.”

that we have already gone past the first five years and nothing has been done, that is why people have been crying over the delay,” he added.

On his part, Dr. Marvin Dekil, the Project Coordinator of Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), pointed to his team’s assessment of various water facilities in the four Local Governments making up the Ogoni region, and said that the plan is to get water flowing from the available plants which are 90% non-functional.

However, this procedure in the implementation of emergency measures is painfully slow and ineffective bearing in mind that the communities most urgently in need of water facilities are already mentioned in the UNEP Report.

Recommendations for oil industry operators Under the recommendations of the UN report, the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), is expected to carry out a review of its assets in Ogoniland and put in place a proper decommissioning plan for these assets. Shell is also expected to change its approach in the cleaning up of contaminated sites using remediation by enhanced natural attenuation (RENA).

Another operational recommendation is that all current sources of contamination—such as oil spills and artisanal refining—should be brought to a halt before any clean-up begins in earnest. The Federal Government, oil companies and local authorities are expected to lead the campaign against illegal oil activities that currently pose environmental risks. Training, alternate sources of livelihoods and incentives are encouraged for this to have far reaching effects.

In reality, there exist few indications that these sources of contamination have been addressed or the incentives have been put in place to reduce its rate.

In response to its role in the clean-up of Ogoniland, Shell’s claim on the implementation of the operational recommendations are that, “In the last six years, the 15 SPDC JV sites mentioned in the report have been re-assessed, and where further remediation was required, those sites have been remediated and certified by government regulators.”

Shell went on to say that, “SPDC has completed a comprehensive review of its oil spill response and remediation techniques, and made several improvements in line with industry best practices.”

On the recommendation

that Shell decommissions its oilfield activities, Shell said: “SPDC has completed an inventory and physical verification of assets for decommissioning and continues to work with its joint venture partners and the Federal Government to develop a decommissioning plan for these assets.”

Shell’s spokesman, Bamidele Odugbesan, reiterated that the SPDC has no plans to resume oil production in Ogoniland.

Government dishonesty One of the recommendations for the government was the creation of Ogoniland Environmental Restoration Authority which would be tasked with overseeing the clean-up process.

The Ogoniland Environmental Restoration Fund is to be set up with an initial seed funding of $1 billion which will be contributed by the oil industry and the Federal Government of Nigeria.

On this recommendation, the Federal Government instead, opted to set up the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, which is structured to have a Board of Trustees, a Governing Council and a Project Coordination Office to oversee the clean-up of Ogoniland.

“A public awareness campaign should be mounted to improve the community’s understanding of the environmental and health impacts arising from hydrocarbon contamination in Ogoniland,” said Saatah Nubari, an environmental campaigner and Ogoni indigene, adding that, “This should include a formal education component in the academic curricula in the Niger Delta.”

The clean-up of Ogoniland was launched on June 2, 2016 with fanfare, but the aftermath of the launch has left more to be desired. There currently exists no public framework or timeline for the clean-up of Ogoniland to help gauge progress and its success or failure.

Communities with polluted groundwater are yet to get an alternative, while health facilities are yet to be set up. Communities and families living on pipelinesright-of-way are also yet to be relocated to new settlements.

The mix-up and lack of coordination between government, oil operators and stakeholders involved in the clean-up process has instead led to confusion.

In October 2017, there has been three different statements and progress report concerning the clean-up of Ogoniland, all coming from highly placed individuals involved in the clean-up.

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Restructuring: APC rules out regional govt Tom Okpe, Abuja

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All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out agitation for return to regional government in the country saying it is an arrangement practiced in the first republic that would only foster the marginalization of ethnic minorities in the country.

Also, the House of Representatives on its part, assured Nigerians of its read-

iness to act on the report of the committee set up by the ruling party for restructuring to true federalism.

Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Namdas, disclosed this Thursday in Abuja on the sidelines of a public hearing by the APC Committee on True Federalism saying that the lawmakers would not sweep the report under the carpet.

At the public hearing for Nigeria Women on true

federalism in Abuja, the National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajiya Ramat Tijani Aliu, decried agitation for return to regional government in the country.

She said: “On the issue of ideal federating units to adopt and whether or not there should be a merger or a creation of more states, it is our considered opinion that the status quo remains. A return to the re-

gional government format is not visible for so many reasons well known to all of us.

“It will only fan the embers of minority suspicions of oppression. On the other hand, many states in the federation as presently constituted are not economically viable and largely, without the allocation from the centre they could barely pay or afford salaries”.

She further observed that a return to the parliamen-

L-R: Mrs. Alaba Fadairo, Director, Research and Development, Ministry of Youth and Development, Lagos; Erhumu Bayagbon, Head, Corporate Communications, Airtel Nigeria; Mrs. Omotilewa Ibirogba, Director of Citizens Right, Ministry Of Justice, Lagos State and Mr. Lekan Ogunwale, Chief Technology Officer, Nok 360, at the unveiling of DSVRT short code in Ikeja, Lagos State… recently.

tary system as against the existing presidential form of government would only promote ethnic distrust.

“Even if it is widely believed that the presidential system encourages waste and it is too expensive, it is also believed that the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria was not exactly successful and well known that it encouraged sectionalism”.

She, however, believes in devolution of power to states as she noted that the central government is overburdened with functions better handled by the states and local councils.

“There is need for devolution of power from the centre to states. To fast track development of the country, some of the items on the exclusive list should be transferred to the concurrent legislative list. For instance, it will not be out of place to transfer federal roads to states”.

The House Spokesman assured that the reports of the panel will be given proper attention saying; “We are products of this party.

Every lawmaker came to the National Assembly on the platform of various political parties and this committee was put together by our own party. So, naturally we (APC Committee) will collate views of the people here and send it to the party and the reason why we are

part of it is that no view can be said to be independent; it has to come through legislation.

“The president said in his speech recently that the only recognized group that can talk about this is the National Assembly but, the National Assembly too is a product of the people. You cannot on your own amend things to suit the people, you have to collate views.

“So, when these views are collated and sent to us, I can assure you, we are going to work on it. I told you that I am a member of the National Assembly Committee on agitations. We call it agitations but it is restructuring. We realized after we voted that Nigerians are more interested in the devolution of powers and certainly, some of these states are not viable because they cannot get revenue on their own. If you devolve the powers to the states and probably restructure the revenue allocation (template), these states will be viable and they can generate revenue and pay salaries”, he added.

In his earlier remarks, former Edo state governor and chairman at the event, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor dismissed insinuations that the ruling party was being stampeded to open discussion on true federalism.

Senator Misau docked, gets N5m bail over falsehood charge

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Chief Judge of Abuja High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, on Thursday, granted bail to Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, Bauchi Central) in the sum of N5million and two sureties in like sum.

The development was sequel to Senator Misau’s arraignment on Thursday morning on five count criminal charges bordering on alleged injurious falsehood against the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Chief Mike Okiro and the Nigeria Police.

According to the charge, Misau had on August 10 in

Abuja, made false statement of fact that Police Officers were paying as much as N2.5million each to get special promotion and posting, adding that the allegation was capable of harming the reputation of the IG Idris, Police Force and Police Service Commission.

Senator Misau was also accused of disseminating falsehood.

The senator was further alleged to have on October 5, 2017, in Abuja, made false statement of fact to the effect that N10billion was being received monthly by the IGP from oil companies, banks and hotels among others which the federal government said is capable of harming the reputation of the IG, Okiro and the Police But when the charges

were read to Senator Misau, he pleaded not guilty to the offence.

Lawyer to Misau, Mr Godwin Obla (SAN), thereafter moved an oral application for his bail on the grounds that section 393(1) of the Penal Code under which the defendant was charged carried maximum of two years jail term if convicted of the charge.

The senior advocate also argued that section 163 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, expressly makes provision for bail of his client.

Obla also argued that section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) presumed his client innocent. He argued that being a serving senator, his client cannot run away.

The senior lawyer also said that his client could not tamper with police investigation having been completed.

Obla said, “ My client cannot also influence the prosecution witnesses who are said to be serving police officers.

But the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Saleh Hadi Barnum who led the prosecuting team, raised an objection against the oral application.

According to him, such bail application must be in writing. He , however, said that he would not object to the granting of bail to Misau since the issue of bail is at the discretion of the court.

But in his ruling over the matter, Justice Bello overruled Barnum’s ar-

gument where he claimed that court should not entertain oral bail application on the grounds that oral application is also allowed by the law.

Justice Bello further held in the ruling that although Obla applied for bail in self recognizance for his client (a serving senator representing Bauchi Central in the Senate), the rule requires that he provide sureties for the defendant.

The CJ thereafter granted bail to Senator Misau in the sum of N5million and two reliable sureties in the same amount.

Justice Bello later adjourned the trial of the case to November 28 and 29, 2017.

Some of the charges against Senator Misau are, “That you, lsah Ham-

man Misau of Hamman Misau Residence, Turaki Street, Misau, Bauchi State, on or about August 10, 2017, at Abuja and other part of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did make a false statement of fact to wit: that police officers pay as much as N2.5million to get special promotion and posting through the Police Service Commission as published in the Daily Trust Newspaper dated August 10, 2017, knowing that such false statement of fact would harm the reputation of Mr. Ibrahim Kpotun ldris (the serving Inspector-General of Police), the Nigeria Police Force and the Police Service Commission and you thereby committed an offence.”

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EFCC motion seeking to freeze Dame Jonathan’s Abuja property stalled Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday failed to convince the Federal High Court in Abuja to hear its exparte motion seeking an order to freeze Plot No 1785 Cadastral Zone Ado Central Business District, Abuja, belonging to former first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court Abuja could not hear the application yesterday following heated arguments between Dame Jonathan’s lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), who brought an application challenging the jurisdiction of the court to entertain the exparte motion and EFCC’s lawyer, Sylvanus

Tahir, who wanted to move the exparte application.

Tahir who announced appearance in the matter midway after Mrs. Best Ojukwu had announced appearance as EFCC counsel, urged the court to hear the commission motion because in the face of the application, it is an exparte.

He said that the motion exparte is seeking an order of the court to freezing property located at plot No 1758 Cadastral Zone Ado Central Business District, Abuja which the alleged is a proceed of crime.

He said that Dame Jonathan is a stranger to the exparte motion, and therefore she cannot challenge the motion. He urged the court to allow him to move the motion and grant the order freezing the property. He said it is only then, that Dame Jona-

than could ask for a revocation of the order.

But Patience Jonathan’s lawyer, Ozekhome (SAN) who was also allowed to address the court by Jonathan lead lawyer, Ifedayo Adedipe (SAN), said that their application is challenging the court jurisdiction and that there are circumstances where an exparte application can be opposed like the instant case.

He said that the EFCC motion is an example where an exparte application can be challenged because it is an abuse of court process.

He said the commission want to overreach the fundamental human rights suit pending before this court in suit No /FHC/CS/586/2017 filed by Ariwabai Aruewa Reachout Foundation filed by

the owner of the property the commission seeks to freeze.

The counsel urged the court to hear his application challenging the court jurisdiction first and the court will find that the exparte motion is an abuse of court process.

In his ruling Justice Dimgba said that ex parte applications are heard without the other party and that is the general principle.

He noted that there was no counter affidavit challenging the motion on jurisdiction.

He also observed that issue of abuse of court process has been raised. Therefore, for the singular reason that the court must protect its integrity, the court have to conduct inquiry.

He said that the only way to conduct that inquiry is to hear both applications together.

Plateau Killings: We don’t take sides –STF boss Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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Special Task Force (STF) mandated to restore peace on the Plateau, Southern Kaduna and some parts of Bauchi State, has said the public should not drag the task-force into unnecessary unverified claims, saying it does not take sides when resolving conflicts.

The task-force Commander Major General Anthony Atolagbe, stated this yesterday while responding to the information making the rounds that the STF took side with the Fulani herdsmen that led to the death of 22 people in the recent crisis that engulfed Nkiedonwhro village of Irigwe Chiefdom in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

He said, “We can’t take side, since I have been in this operation, we have started doing a lot of things: we have stakeholders meeting at the STF headquarters and at the Sectors level ,in order to promote peace and avoid crisis, there is a compulsory two times stakeholders meeting every week”.

The STF boss gave reasons for the death of the 22 victims saying that his men at first repeled the assailants by engaging them I a gunfire and afterwards there was another shot out few miles away from from where the victims were kept and his men advanced further to also repel the gunshots coming from the distance and unknowingly to them the assailants came behind and shot the 22.

$2.1b arms fund: Court refuses separate trial for Ex-Gov Bafarawa, Dasuki, others Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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World Health Organisation’s Country representative, Wondi Alimu (right), vaccinating an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) child against the spread of cholera at Muna IDPs camp in Maiduguri, Borno State…recently.

Sack Fashola, others for incompetence now, CACOL tells Buhari Iniobong Iwok, Theresa Tekena & Uchechi Emmanuel

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for AntiCorruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Raji Fashola, for his inability to justify the funds that has been ploughed into the three sectors under him.

The group insisted that the Ministry have compounded the sufferings of Nigerians in multi-folds; from lack of power supply to the illogical hike in electricity tariffs, from continually decaying infrastructure to death traps as roads with a Housing sector that is ‘nonexistent ‘ or in absolute comatose.

The group accused the

Minister of constantly at loggerheads with institutions, contractors and the citizenry he is supposed to serve.

In a press conference, in Lagos on Thursday, the group Executive Chairman, today in Lagos, urged the Lagos state House of Assembly, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-corruption agencies to expedite actions of corruption against Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN by the group ‘True Face of Lagos’ when he was the governor of Lagos state.

The group expressed worry over the delay by LAHA to reactivate the halted probe of the allegations or start a fresh one, adding that if the allegations are established to be valid and loots are recovered, ploughed back into Lagos economy; it will bring some succor to the ordinary people that constantly have borne the

brunt of corruption perpetuated by leaders.

CACOL also called for the removal of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr. Malami Abubakar. The group condemned the AGF’s unnecessary interventions particularly in cases high profile publicity exposed persons and the needless ‘rivalry’ with the EFCC. The group said that for any government to succeed in its policies, programmes and agenda, the commitment, professionalism, soundness and integrity of the Chief Law Officer of that government must be impeccable and consistent, and based on recent happenings, the current AttorneyGeneral and Minister of Justice has fallen short of these critical requirements.

The group has said that the minister in charge of the Federal Ministry of Finance

and Economic Development, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun appears to be confused on policies and in-depth economic management. According to CACOL, the economic terrain under her watch is riddled by contradictions, policy somersaults and uncertainties. The group recommended that she should be replaced with better competence and prowess.

While insisting that all the lofty promises of performance by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources under the superintending Minister of State, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu which includes making the refineries functional within 6 months and building of new ones given by the minister at the assumption of duty. The group also called on the replacement of the Minister for someone with greater acumen, necessary will and skills.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court sitting in Maitama District of Abuja on Thursday refused to separate the joint trial of former National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), former governor of Sokoto state Attahiru Bafarawa, his son Sagir Bafarawa, former Minister of State for finance, Bashir Yuguda and former director of finance in the office of the National Security Adviser, Salisu Shaibu.

Justice Husseni Baba- Yusuf said in his ruling that the application filed by Bafarawa and his son Sagir lacks merit and should be dismissed.

He said the application has been overtaken by events especially with the presence of Dasuki in court yesterday.

“Those with the power to produce Dasuki in court for trial along with Bafarawa, son and other defendants have already produced him in court and I hope they will continue to produce him” , the judge added.

The judge further held that it would be speculative to assume that Dasuki will not be present in court on the subsequent trial dates.

Alhaji Bafarawa and his son Sagir had in an application prayed the court to separate their trial from the former National Security adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki in the $2.1 billion arms fund diversion corruption charges

filed against them by the Federal government.

The two applicants who are the fourth and fifth defendants in the charges had in their application complained to Justice Baba- Yusuf that their joint trial with Dasuki was oppressive and affecting their daily life because of the incessant delay of the trial.

In their motion for separation of trial which was argued by the counsel, Dr. Kayode Olatoke (SAN), the former governor and his son prayed the court to prosecute them separately without Dasuki to ensure accelerated trial in the criminal charges.

They claimed that a joint charge against them and other defendants for the alleged offences committed together was not a bar to their being trial separately and that other defendants will not be prejudiced.

The ex governor and his son informed the Abuja High Court that their trial without Dasuki will guarantee their constitutional rights to a speedy trial within a reasonable time in line with section 36 of the 1999 constitution.

They claimed that the trial which commenced since 2015 could not make progress because of the various motions filed by other defendants which they claimed had led to constant delay.

Besides they said the continued detention of Dasuki

by DSS and the inability to bring him to court for trial had negatively affected the trial of the case occasioning delays that have affected their family businesses and daily lifes.

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9 News Govt strangling hospitality sector with frivolous taxation –Hoteliers

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L-R: President/CEO, Rapha Faith International Network/Signature International Foundation, Archbishop Benny Danson; former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani Kayode and Dr. Emeka Donald Wachuku, during the presentation of 2017 Noble Virtue Merit Award to the Former Minister Aviation in Abuja… recently. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

ADP accuses Buhari govt, APC of paying lip service to corruption Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Action Democratic Party (ADP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) government led by of paying lip service to fight against corruption in spite of its vow to tackle plague head-on.

The party also urged the youths to rise to the occasion, change the narratives on issues confronting the country, push for new frontiers and challenge the leadership and the status quo by joining the credible alternative party.

In his speech at its third Na-

tional Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, its national chairman, Egnr. Yabaji Yusuf Sanni, said: “It is unfortunate that this government is paying lipservice to corruption. This is in spite of its vow to fight corruption head-on.

“The $25 billion contract award scandal in NNPC and other unresolved cases of corruption involving the functionaries of the APC led Federal Government brings to question the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the fight against corruption,” he said.

The party advised President Buhari to come out clean on the NNPC contract award scandal since he is the Supervising Minister of Petroleum.

According to the Party, “the federal government should heed the caution by the World Bank in view of the amount of high debt profile of the country and immediately release the report of the Osinbajo-led investigative panel on the N40 billion cash found in Lagos and the indictment of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr.

Babachir David Lawal.

“I believe that the ADP is on a genuine rescue mission; our

country is on the precipice and as patriots, we must exhibit the determination to rescue our country and place her on the path of progress and National cohesion. History and posterity will not vindicate us as we march on this journey of national re-birth.

“The party is supreme, as a political party, cohesion within our ranks is very essential and I urge you to work out ways on consolidating on unity in the party, so party faithful at all levels must work together to foster national unity, party interest and cohesion,” he said.

NAFDAC arrests importer of fake insecticides worth N50m in Lagos Angela Onwuzoo

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and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),says it has re-arrested a man identified as Mr. Obumneme Okpala a.k.a Okanu, for importing fake and unwholesome insecticides from China into the Nigerian market valued over N50m.

Okpala who was earlier arrested for same offence in 2015, was apprehended at Block 188, Plot 2054 Amuwo Odofin in Lagos State by 3.00am on 13th October,2017,by a team of NAFDAC Investigation and Enforcement officers through the whistle blowing policy of the government .

Parading the suspect during a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, Acting Director-General of NAFDAC,Mr. Ademola Mogbojuri,said the whole facility was scrutinized and it was discovered that several cartons of Kilit Insecticide and Read- A- Dream Insecticide were

stacked in the main building while the boy’s quarters was stacked with several cartons of Royal Dream Insecticide.

According to him, for about two years now, NAFDAC has been on the trail of this importer of fake, adulterated and unwholesome insecticides into the market.

His words:” Our records reveal that Mr. Okpala is a recalcitrant offender. In 2015, he imported fake and unwholesome 1x40ft container of Kilit Insecticide through Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The product was forfeited for destruction. He then wrote a Notarized undertaking that he would not engage in the importation and distribution of fake, unwholesome and adulterated NAFDAC regulated products again. But to our utomost surprise,Okpala has not changed from his bad ways but has only changed tactics.”

Mogbojuri noted that items recovered from the suspect which he said

would be charged to court included 1539 cartons of Royal Dream and 52 Cartons of Kilit Insecticides,adding that they have been evacuated to the agency’s warehouse in Oshodi. “ It is instructive to note that the street value of the items evacuated is above N50m and the products were imported from China. We shall be coordinating with our international partners to reach the manufacturers of the products in China for proper sanctions”, he added.

Giving insight into the re-arrest of Okpala, Mogbojuri explained: “On the night of October 13, 2017, an informant revealed to NAFDAC Enforcement officers that the same facility previously placed on Hold had been broken into by the suspect at exactly 9.00pm; NAFDAC team of investigators with the officers and men of Nigeria police force were swiftly dispatched to the facility.”

He went on: “On Monday October 16,2017, intelligence report revealed

that the suspect moved the products to 6th Avenue, 67, Cavera 181 road, Festac Town, Lagos State. NAFDAC detectives tracked and traced the products through surveillance to the facility.

“Additional 333 Cartons of Read-ADream and 281 cartons of Kilit Insecticides at the facility were all evacuated to our ware house in Oshodi. We found also some unused labels for the counterfeited products and Rambo Insecticides.”

The Acting Director-General,reassured the general public of the resolve of the agency to sustain the fight against counterfeiters and smugglers of NAFDAC regulated products.

He also appealed to members of the public to report any suspicious activity relating to regulated products around their environment to the Investigation and Enforcement Office at 10/15 Mobil Road, Apapa or the nearest NAFDAC office.

sultancy levies and a host of other charges imposed on hoteliers by government has been described as the bane of the growth of the hospitality sector in the country.

This was made known by a cross section of hoteliers under the auspices of the South-West Hoteliers’ Association Of Nigeria, who, during its 2017 conference, held at Administrative Staff College of Nigeria in Badagry, Lagos, described the actions of government agencies as capable of killing Nigeria’s hospitality sector.

They however appealed to the Federal government, to consider the employers in the sector, by revisiting the issues of multiple taxation raise, in order to resolve and harmonize the collection of taxes and levies by all revenue generating agencies of government in the state and local government areas, stating that multiple taxes could force them out of business, if an immediate solution was not provided.

While expressing the position of the Association, Prince Femi Egbodofo, Deputy Chairman of the Association, said the hoteliers are ready to pay taxes that are meaningful, sensible and very reasonable.

Egbodofo said that, “Imagine the federal government promulgated a law and said that 50 percent would be paid on food eaten in the hotel, the room occupied and same government has the audacity to say they promulgated another law on the same material which we have been paid.

Enugu CP tasks police personnel on integrity, uprightness Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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er of Police, Mr. Mohammed Danmallam, has urged officers and men to uphold integrity and uprightness while discharging their duties.

Danmallam gave the charge while addressing officers and men at a oneday human development seminar in Enugu.

The theme of the seminar is: “Marriage Relationship and the Police Duty’’, and attended by personnel from various Divisions and Area Commands.

The seminar was organised by the Lead the Youngsters Initiative (L-YI) in collaboration with the Police Public Relations Department, Enugu State Command.

The police chief urged his officers and men to be dedicated and shun all acts of corrupt practices.

“I charge you to reflect on your jobs and find how best to improve and get more committed to your duties,’’ Mohammad, who was represented by command’s spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu said.

“I urge you to maintain your integrity and not allow temptation or scandal of bribery be mentioned about you or the service you render to the public.

“Also, do not allow your emotion to cause commotion either by being bias or undertaking a wrong judgment in a matter before you,’’ he said.

Mrs Chinwe Nzegwu, the Director, Okechi Nze Foundation, urged officers and men to shun extra-marital affairs that would affect their jobs and break-up their homes.

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ICPC charges CDAs to join in crusade against corruption Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

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rupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called on Community Development Associations (CDAs) nationwide to work with the Commission in order for the Country to return to a corrupt free society.

The ICPC Commissioner in charge of Oyo and Ogun States, Mr Stephen Phimor made the call while delivering a keynote address at a day Community development associations grassroots anti-corruption education organised by Organisation of Peoples Voice, member National anti-corruption coalition, held at NUJ hall, Iwe-Iroyin, Abeokuta.

The Commissioner who was represented at the programme by the Head of Public Enlightenment department of Ogun and Oyo States, Mrs. Abigeal Idowu while speaking under the theme of the workshop, Public enlightenment on the roles of CDAs’ in fighting corruption, opined that the fight with corruption should start with individual.

“The Charge is that every CDA members should be a good role model, Do not pressurize public Office holders to do things that compromise the ethics of their office”.

He also charge every members of the Community to be “watchdogs over public officers in the execution of their duties, by keeping close watch you stops misdeeds before they become problem”.

“Hold Local government officers accountable for the monies they receive on behalf of the communities and encourage community members to engage with governance in positive manner because as citizens, they are partners in progress.

In his presentation, Mr Mohammed Sharaf’deen, of Center for Youth Initiative on Self Education, while speaking on the Topic, Mobilizing CDAs as agents of change believed that the Community can be used effectively to preach the gospel of a corrupt free society.

“They understands the tradition, cultural norms and politics of community, hence being a grassroot base, can be used to effect positive change.”

In his welcome address, the Coordinator, Organisation of Peoples Voice, Mr Idiris Abu said the major reason the Commission is involving the coalition is to build a strategic network and consensus and direction for a potent fight against corruption in Nigeria.

Anambra, UNICEF partner on hand washing campaign Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka

ÏÏÏ Determined to ensure

healthy living in Anambra, the state government has embarked into partnership with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in the campaign on hand washing.

To this end the Rural Water Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) an agency of the state government has commenced sensitization exercise with UNICEF in schools at the rural area. Speaking yesterday at the 2017 Global Hand washing Celebration at Idemili South Local Government Headquarters , the Hygiene Consultant to RUWASA Dr. Rose Amasiani observed that most hygiene related diseases are contacted due to the inability to wash hands properly at critical times.

She noted that the state government and UNICEF have

deemed it feett to educate children on effective hand washing to enhance healthy living.

According to her “the team of this year’s Global Hand washing is our hand our future.

“UNICEF is collaborating with RUWASA in educating the masses on effective hand washing because it will prevent hygiene related diseases.

Our health was on our hand, it does not cause us much to wash our hands properly. We targeted children because they are agents of change.

Also speaking, the Transition Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area Mr. Don Unachukwu who was represented by Mr. Edozie Maduabum said the programme is beneficial to the people because proper hand washing is very simple but very difficult for some people to know and imbibe on.

Military deployment contributing to escalation of farmers, herders conflict -NGO Tom Garba, Yola

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Conflict between farmers and herders has become vicious in Nigeria due to government’s over reliance on the military in addressing conflicts, a rights group, Search for Common Ground, has said.

The group which has as its goal, working to end violent conflicts around the globe, also urged the federal government to take transformative steps in ending the incessant violent conflicts between farmers and herders in Plateau State.

Search for Common Ground observed that al-

though the use of military by the Nigerian government to halt the killings of civilian lives is good, it however cautioned that the over dependence on the military force as a strategy in curbing other conflicts, “is contributing to a militarized society that is further continuing the vicious cycle of violence.”

The group’s Conflict Analysts, Ms Bukola Adelehin, who gave its position, urged the federal government to unravel the conflict between herders and farmers which it said has become very vicious in recent times, in its response to the death of 29

persons who were killed in the Bassa local government area of Plateau State.

She spoke at the completion of training for 106 Community Observers and Mobilizers, on Early Warning and Early Response Mechanism (EWER) being developed by the organisation, for Borno and Adamawa State on Wednesday, in Yola.

“The Nigerian government believes so much in military response. Military use is good, if it is to halt the killing of civilians. But the consequences are many.

In Plateau State, the special task force is about 10 years old. However, in many of

the cases (attacks), even the communities complain that the military presence has caused more harm than good.

“The deployment of military, often gives the communities the leeway to want to have their own force. Thus, we see a lot of vigilante groups resulting in militarization of these communities that is continuing the vicious cycle of violence,” she said.

Ms Adelehin urged the government to make efforts to deploy structures that can transform and also bring reconciliation to the communities.

L-R: Elder statesman, Mbazuluike Amaechi and Progressive People’s Alliance (PPA) gubernatorial candidate in Anambra State, Mr. Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo, during a courtesy visit to Amaechi in Ukpor Nnewi South L.G.A. Anambra State… on Thursday.

Nigerian lenders pick Barclays to find new investors for 9mobile –sources Tony Nwakaegho with Agency report

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Nigerian lenders have picked Barclays to try to find new investors for debt-laden 9mobile, two banking sources said on Thursday.

Barclays, the source said has started work on the mandate and is in the process of setting up a database for prospective investors to conduct due diligence.

Banking sources had previously said Citigroup and Standard Bank were in the running for the role, but the lenders decided against them due to their previous links with 9mobile, the sources said on Thursday.

Standard’s local unit, Stanbic IBTC Bank (IBTC.LG), is

among the group of lenders to 9mobile while Citi has advised the telecom company, formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria, in the past, they said.

Barclays was not immediately available for comment.

Etisalat Nigeria took out a $1.2 billion (£912.4 million) syndicated loan from a group of 13 local banks but struggled to make repayments this year due to a currency crisis and recession in Nigeria.

The Nigerian central bank intervened to save the company from collapse and prevent creditors from putting it into receivership, leading to a change in its board and management, as well as the new name 9mobile.

The crisis forced the tele-

coms company’s one-time parent Etisalat (ETEL.AD) to terminate its management agreement with its Nigerian business and surrender its 45 per cent stake to a trustee following the central bank intervention.

9mobile CEO Boye Olusanya has said he is focused on getting the telecoms company back on track to make a profit, while working on the paperwork to eventually raise new capital, adding the company was open to new investors.

Lenders have put a freeze on collecting the principal and interest payments on the syndicate loan pending new investors, in order to help the company survive, the sources said.

They have also held back

on taking provisions for the syndicated loan and agreed to extend it after the regulatory intervention in July. The sources said the central bank had asked the lenders to take a five per cent provision on the loan as part of their-quarter results due this month.

Some lenders, such as Zenith Bank, UBA, and Access Bank have made already provisions to cover direct lending to 9mobile outside the syndicated loan.

9mobile has 20 million subscribers with a 14 percent share of the Nigerian market.

South Africa’s MTN is the market leader with 47 per cent, Nigeria’s Globacom has 20 per cent and Bharti Airtel’s local subsidiary has 19 per cent.

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Why we are introducing Cleaner Lagos initiative -Fafunmi Hon. Dayo Saka-Fafunmi, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 2 is the Acting Chairman, House Committee on the Environment; to him, the new law on the environment in Lagos State brought with it a new approach to managing waste in the metropolitan state. In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, Fafunmi speaks on the idea behind Cleaner Lagos and how the government plans to make the state cleaner and turn waste to wealth.

What is the Cleaner Lagos initiative all about?

It is a platform where the environmental issues of the state would be adequately addressed.

Before now, solid waste which encompasses industrial, commercial and medical waste was being handled together. What the state government wants to do is to look for experts and saddle them with the responsibility of managing waste, which had not been done well in the past.

Having saddled the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Private Sector Participation (PSP) with the responsibility of clearing waste and the streets of Lagos are still dirty, the best thing was to look for tested and trusted hands in domestic waste management. That is what Cleaner Lagos is all about.

The decision is to allow the PSP to move from domestic to commercial because they are being overwhelmed when they were doing the two. Now, the effect of the concessionaires is already being felt. They have brought some machinery that would effectively aid waste management in the state. We don’t produce these equipments here and the process of bringing the equipments is cumbersome,

FAFUNMI and when they start working the people of Lagos would appreciate it. For the first time, we are moving away from having dump sites

to where all these wastes would be adequately processed so that it would not contaminate our water body or infect people. With this,

our drainages and canals would be kept clean. The experts would be involved.

We are not the only state that is below the sea level, the whole of Amsterdam is below the sea level and they are able to turn around what is perceived to be a misfortune into something better.

Also, the industrial waste would be properly handled; there is no aspect of waste management that is left untouched. Cleaner Lagos initiative has come to ensure excellence.

Is it about waste to wealth?

If waste to wealth is about converting waste, some companies around Ikorodu turn our wastes into fertilizer, that is part of what we are talking about. However, the process of turning waste to electricity is quite cumbersome, it has not been proven anywhere to be so effective, that is why I am not looking at that. Those are the options we are looking at.

What would the new entrant do differently in the disposal of the waste?

Disposal of waste involves picking the waste, taking them to transfer loading station, where it would be sorted, pick the actual waste and dispose them. It is going to be different now because they are an independent company.

If you go to our dump sites, you would see wastes that are not even supposed to be there. Now, we will sort the waste and take them to the different loading stations, which we were not doing before. By the time we pick the wastes and take them to land fill sites it would be better. They would not allow it to contaminate the water bed.

So, what they want to do is to

Ugwuanyi, a first class governor, says former guber aspirant Moses Oyediran, Enugu

A former governorship aspirant in the 2015 election in Enugu state, Chief Chidi Obetta has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for ensuring that credible and saleable candidates emerged from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 4 local government election while also describing him as a first class governor.

Obetta made this known to The Daily Times in Enugu while speaking on the forth coming local government election.

He said PDP through the governor’s wisdom has given all the 17 local government areas credible and saleable candidates for the November 4 chairmanship and councillorship election, pointing out that the constitution of the party gives credence to the procedure adopted as all the stakeholders were involved in the process.

He noted that the candidate for Nsukka Local Government Area,

Chief Patrick Omeje, a businessman of repute and philanthropist has helped lots of women and youths to grow their businesses from petty trading to mega trading.

Obetta said, Omeje apart from his successes will replicate what the governor is doing in the state at Nsukka adding that Omeje will make Nsukka Local Government Area great.

He said the recent criticism that trailed the emergence of Omeje was part of politics, “In politics you cannot get 100 percent support. But now that the primaries have been concluded and a candidate emerged, “there is going to be alignment and realignment. You will find out that even in the United State of America people kicked against Donald Trump but today Americans will say Trump is their president and you will support him.

“Omeje is PDP candidate, Nsukka will have to support him. What happened was politics played at its best,” he said.

Obetta citing how the councilorship candidate emerged in his

Ibagwa-Ani ward, disclosed that the candidate came from the area that never produced a councilor since the inception of democracy in the country.

He said, “What the governor did was to ensure that candidates emerged from areas that may not have ever produced candidates for elective positions.

The former guber aspirant said this is why Governor Ugwuanyi is receiving ovations in the state.

He said Ugwuanyi’s achievements in education, empowerment, road construction and lightning up Enugu projects are tremendous, “they are beyond expectations of Enugu residents.

“Governor Ugwuanyi has done very well; he has brought development to Enugu North, Enugu East and Enugu West senatorial zones of the state. In Nsukka, he has given us dual carriage road from Opi to UNN gate, you can also see that the road is fitted with streetlights.

“He has light up Nsukka, light up Ezeagu, light up Oji River, light up Udi. The governor is working ev-

GOVERNOR IFEANYI UGWUANYI erywhere. He has done well in the area of road infrastructure, empowerment of traders in the markets and schools.

“The governor is taking empowerment to primary and secondary schools, he is teaching them to be self sufficient and reliant which was not the case before now. This is why I say Governor Ugwuanyi is a first class governor, he has done well even beyond the expectation of ndi Enugu,” he said.

separate the waste, is that different from what others are doing?

What they would do is to separate the waste and the conversion would be done by another company. They would separate the usable waste, recyclable waste and this would be taken over by other companies that need them.

How expensive would this be to the people and will it generate income for government?

Generating income for the government depends on the people of the state. Don’t forget that we have a different approach. Currently, there are street sweepers, highway managers, LAWMA and others that are involved. Each of us has a responsibility to play in all of these, the Lagos State Government still pays the PSPs, it might not be regular, but we pay them. Now, we are going to attach a lot of things to our waste bill. It could be in obtaining land use charge or anything, so you must pay your waste bill.

Every human being on earth generates waste, and we must pay for our waste. It could now be a yearly payment. If you say pay as you go, some people would go and dump their waste elsewhere. You love the way the United State of America or Britain is, they pay for everything. If the people pay, the government would make money. It allows for individuals and companies to contribute to governance. We will have different people working, I don’t know when they would start, but all their vehicles would soon arrive the state before the end of the year.

Would the machines not keep the sweepers out of job?

We have lost a lot of sweepers to death on the highways, with this new arrangement; we will take the sweepers away from the highway and take them to the inner roads.

The more the people pay for these services, the more the government would have money and the better the job would be.

With the passage of the new Environment Law, most of the current PSP operators have stopped job and the whole state is dirty. What is the government doing about this?

What the government did was to have an intervention fund to take care of all these things. The local government chairmen are expected to ensure that the wastes in their areas are removed. LAWMA has been told to ensure that they remove waste wherever they see them. The attitude of our people has been to frustrate the efforts of the government. PSP would not be scrapped, they are moving from domestic to commercial, they only want to call a dog a bad name to hang it. Since they have been doing it for the past 20 years, has the city been clean. If you remove waste here now, the next day cat pushers would dump waste there.

In Britain for instance, they pay for everything, they pay for waste, they pay for water.

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APC inaugurates zonal working committee for the North East Tom Garba, Yola and Samuel Luka, Bauchi

It was a sea of heads as thousands of All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful converged at the famous Zaranda Hotel in Bauchi, where the formal inauguration and endorsement of some vacant positions that were zoned to the North East were filled.

Delegates from the four APC led states of the North East comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno and Yobe states graced the epoch making event.

The political gathering which was chaired by the Governor of Adamawa State, Sen Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, conducted the election under a free, fair and transparent atmosphere, with nomination and subsequent endorsement of eventual winners.

The vacant positions which were filled included, the National

Vice Chairman North East, North East Zonal Secretary, Zonal Legal Adviser, and Zonal Leader for the physically Challenged.

The highlight of the event was when Governor Bindow was bestowed the honour of nominating the Vice Chairman for the North East, Comrade Mustapha Salisu.

Bindow appealed for civility in political activities, free of rancour and advised all successful candidates to be loyal and hard working as regards party activities.

He described his nominee Mustapha Salisu as capable and loyal, worthy to be vouched for.

The nomination of Salisu was seconded by Hon. Sadiq Dasin, and it received overwhelming acceptance.

Abubakar Sadiq Ajiya from Yobe State emerged as the zonal secretary, Kashim Mustapha Haruna from Borno clinched the position of Zonal Legal Adviser, while Alhaji Abba Isa emerged as the Zonal Leader for the physically

challenged.

It is instructive to note that the election and subsequent inclusion of the leadership of the physically challenged into the APC leadership was applauded as the first of its kind in the country, where the disabled have been carried along in the apparatus of governance through party leadership.

Speaking after the inauguration, the Acting North East zonal chairman and APC National Deputy Chairman, Senator Lawali Shuaibu charged the new executive to build a solid foundation for the party and initiate future action plans that aims at transforming the party in the zone.

Lawali stated that the job of the committee was important, especially in light of the upcoming party national convention and to unite members of the party as well as manage crisis in the zone.

The members of the zonal working committee that were inaugurated will be responsible for run-

ning the affairs of the party in the zone for the next three years.

The Daily Times gathered that the inauguration of the zonal working committee was to fast track activities in the party ahead of the party’s national convention scheduled for the month of December.

The North East zonal working committee is headed by Comrade Mustapha Salisu from Adamawa state as the North East zonal chairman.

The inauguration was also attended by National legislators from the North East, Minister of State for Power, Housing and works, Representatives of Borno and Bauchi state governor, Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jumai Alhassan amongst other APC stakeholders.

Responding on behalf of the newly inaugurated party leadership, Comrade Salisu, appreciated the confidence reposed in him and promised to live up to expectation.

GOV. JIBRILLA BINDOW

Enugu LG Polls: APC accuses ENSIEC of breaching electoral guideline Moses Oyediran, Enugu

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), of breaching its guidelines for the forth-coming local government elections in the state.

It also alleged that the commission is planning to disqualify its candidates for the election.

State chairman of the APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye, who made the allegation on Tuesday, stated that the body language of the ENSIEC showed that it was bent on doing the bidding of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The election, according to the ENSIEC would hold on November 4, 2017.

Nwoye said while the ENSIEC guidelines showed that list of candidates for the election was to be published on October 17, 2017, the commission was yet to comply.

According to him, “we have waited till night but the ENSIEC is not forthcoming. I called the chairman, Ajogwu, he told me that the list was ready, but when I reached out to the ENSIEC secretary, he said it was not yet ready. So, it is unimaginable that the ENSIEC is breaching its own guideline for this election. It is unthinkable.

“The feelers we are getting is that they are coming up with

only 26 chairmanship candidates; this clearly shows that there is foul play.

“I say this because we submitted list of candidates for the 17 local government areas in the state and the PDP did same; so when you sum up the number, you know what it should be.

“We are warning the ENSIEC not to try anything funny because we are not going to take it; all our candidates in the election are going to run; nobody will stop them.”

Also speaking on the defection of Senator Fidelis Okoro to the PDP, Nwoye said his action should be emulated by other

politicians.

“It shows that he is an honest man; when he didn’t like what the PDP was standing for, he switched party, joined APC. He did his best to mobilise for us and now that he believes his political interest is best served in the PDP, he has left APC, honourably declared for the PDP. That is the right thing to do; I think he sets an example; for others, so no matter how highly placed you are, as long as you are in this business called politics, you must define where you stand, you cannot be here and be there, especially the elder statesmen. I wish him well.”

On whether Okoro’s defection would affect the party negatively in the November council polls, the APC chairman said, “his departure has no impact; it has no impact at all. A long time ago, it was open that he was the one that helped in the emergence of the PDP candidate in Nsukka.

“The information reaching us a long time ago is that even as APC member, he led the selection process that led to the emergence of the PDP candidate in Nsukka; despite that, we have candidates in all the Nsukka wards. So, it didn’t affect us; while we missed is his vibrancy

and elder counsel, we will forge on, we will fight neck to neck to elect our candidates.

“You notice we did our campaign in Igbo-Eze North, he wasn’t there; perhaps his spirit was no longer with us. But I must mention, he is a good man and he has every right to express or pursue his political ambition in whichever political platform he finds it and others should borrow a leaf from him; it doesn’t set a good example to be in one party and support candidate in another party; he has shown that he is a good statesman and I applaud him for that.”

Emmanuel urges PDP to reposition for 2019 elections Patrick Okohue with Agency Report Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has advised the state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country to initiate positive changes that will bring back the party to power in 2019.

Emmanuel gave the advice in Uyo on Wednesday when the chairmen of the PDP state chapters, led by Akwa Ibom chairman, Mr Paul Ekpo, paid him a courtesy visit.

The governor expressed the hope that the meeting of PDP chapter chairmen would be an avenue to strategise on is-

GOV. UDOM EMMANUEL sues that would make the party stronger than before.

He told the chairmen of the state chapters of PDP to evolve

ways of repositioning the party for positive impact and also endear it to the electorate.

Emmanuel urged the meeting of the PDP chairmen to discuss extensively on the planned state congresses of the party slated for mid-November this year.

He assured the chapter chairmen of the support of the PDP state governors.

Earlier, Ekpo, who is the chairman, Conference of PDP state Chairmen, said that the two-day meeting of the state chairmen was arranged to brainstorm on ways to move the party forward.

Ekpo said that the meeting was expected to discuss on how to boost the image of the party

and enhance its growth.

He explained that the Akwa Ibom meeting of the PDP state chairmen was the first of such gathering outside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Ekpo noted that the chapter chairmen were appreciative of the development efforts of all the PDP governors in the country.

He pledged the resolve of the chairmen of PDP from all the states to work with the political leadership of the party as reliable partners.

Ekpo said that all his colleagues across the 36 states were ready to serve the party faithfully in order to improve its fortune in the next election.

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ecent opening of a local electric meter manufacturing factory in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is a welcome development as it marked the era of privately owned local manufacturing of electric meters in Nigeria. When in November 2013 the Federal Government privatised the Power Holding Company (PHCN), the buyers did not envisage problems.

Since then the 11 distribution companies (Discos) have been struggling to meet the metering deadline of five years contained in their Purchasing Agreements (PAs) with the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). A modicum of progress was made in the metering of customers. But, the Discos have been citing weak capital as the major reason for their inability to meter all their customers. They blamed illiquidity for their inability to meter the customers and their banks’ failure to provide them credits to purchase meters.

Nigeria is a country with great potential for development. Almost all sectors of the country’s economy need electricity to stimulate development.

Unfortunately, no appreciable economic development can be made in an economy with inadequate supply of electric power. Even with the erratic and unstable power supply in the country, electricity supply to homes and industries have over the years been bedevilled by insufficient supply of metering machines. As Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo rightly observed at the inauguration of the metering company, Nigeria’s economic development is hinged on effective power supply. Without doubt, availability of a good electric metering device is part of an effective power supply. Herein lies the importance of the new electric meter manufacturing company.

Since the privatisation of electric distribution companies a few years ago, the electric distribution compa-

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nies (Discos) have been complaining of inadequate supply of meters. In the main, the Discos complained about their lack of funds to purchase meters for onward sale to their customers, thus limiting the quantity of orders they could purchase from local suppliers of the product who also had to import them from overseas. The introduction of prepaid metering system made it easier for the Discos to collect their money upfront from electric power consumers while it has enabled electric power consumers too to pay in advance for whatever quantity of electric power they would want to enjoy.

In many parts of the country attempts by the Discos to make unmetered consumers of electric power to pay have been unsuccessful. Also, the Discos resort to the use of estimated bills has not helped matters as, in most cases, such consumers avoid payment for the electricity they used.

The new electric power metering factory which is a partnership between the Akwa Ibom government and some private investors is expected to put the state on the path of industrialisation. It will manufacture an average of one million meters per year but can be increased later to produce up to 2.7 million units of meters per year.

If anything, the Akwa Ibom example is an example of fruitful collaboration between the public and the private sectors in an uncharted area that used to be controlled by the Federal Government. The Akwa Ibom State example has shown that with approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) a state government, just like any private entrepreneur, can invest in any area of the power sector. It is expected that many local and foreign investors will follow the example of the investors in the metering company to set up factories in Akwa Ibom State and other parts of the country.

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Ban Ki-moon

Kwame Nkrumah

Jay-Jay Okocha

Education is not just for a privileged few, it is for everyone. It is a fundamental human right.

The forces that unite us are intrinsic and greater than the superimposed influences that keep us apart.

“I believe another Jay-Jay is out there. But the most important thing is to ask a pertinent question: do we have the structure in place to be able to produce another JayJay Okocha, another Taribo West or another Sunday Oliseh?

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Time to launch #BringBackOurMagicians movement

J Iranse Eledumare

ason’s search for the magicians of old is reminiscent of majority of those in his age bracket, who fondly nurse nostalgia for those good old days of Nigeria.

That is the only conclusion anyone who hears them as they recount fond memories of idyllic lifestyle will make.

They usually talk of those times when, as University students, they had their bed linens changed for them while they learnt in lecture halls. In those days, we are told, our forebears slept in houses with no bugler bars; the good moral force presence within the society was palpable.

However, nothing is as stunning to me to realise, that the common man could get a plate of “spirit cooked rice with meat” by just stopping by to be entertained by a magician displaying the dexterity of his craft.

One must not gloss over the concept of a magician conjuring up rice or any other meal out of thin air, because that was essentially the same thing Jesus Christ did that won him fame and acclaim.

He was even quoted as remarking that the crowd seeking him had suddenly grown because the word was out that some dude was able to throw a party at the snap of blessing a small boy’s lunchbox, which in my opinion may be the same thing as those inaudible mumblings Jason recalls the magician making before that basin of rice he

ate from appeared.

Back again to Jason’s rice, I can’t help but be in inquisitive by asking: How did those spirits know the rice must be at the bottom of the dish, while the stew and meat must come out on top? That’s an ipsissima verba conclusion drawn from Jason’s narratives.

I would also like to ask Jason these, “Was the rice warm, was it well cooked, did it have the right amount of salt, pepper oil etc.?”

These answers will help us understand if indeed it was possible to pass a meal order to the spirits by mumbling a secret phrase into the spirit realm, and voila as it happens every day at McDonalds drive thru restaurants, the food comes just as you have requested it. Those behind the scenes in McDonalds are not spirits, but surely an unenlightened person might perceive then as.

The fact that the government of our day is spending billions of Naira feeding school children, as an incentive to get them into the four walls of a classroom is enough reason for everyone to help Jason with his search for these magicians, their usefulness can’t be struck out in our generation.

Let us clamour for the return of such magicians, time to lunch the #BringBackOurMagicians movement is ripe.

In other private conversations I have always stressed to people that Humans seem not to understand that “the cloaks of religion” wantonly preclude them from accom-

plishing that which is desired by the LORD God, which simply is to become bearers of “a true Image of God”.

A status that is also declared as being “a Son of God” just a Jesus Christ was and still is. Ladies, you are not excluded’ please ignore the patriarchal context of those appellations.

Scriptures tell us God created our world by just speaking it forth.

Once a human acquires the sine qua non that invest them with “the Authority of God”, which is that called “the Spirit of God” resting on them as it did on Jesus Christ; or Moses; or Elijah, they too can speak forth things, and things spoken by them will be as they declared.

Imagine a world where there is just “One human” on Earth capable of blessing a plate of rice, stew and meat and by so doing, transforms it into a meal that can feed as many as are gathered around him at such a moment.

I suppose in this case, the people will come with their spoons, with each person taking a spoonful and passing the plate onwards to the next man, knowing for sure, that the plate will certainly return back to him still full of rice and meat.

Without such an assurance, I am sure the whole plate of food will disappear into a nylon bag and the next man will be passed an empty plate!

Perhaps, a more suitable method is to ask everyone to step forward and fill their plate with as much rice

and stew as they can eat, just as we do at buffets. The only difference is that this is a buffet operated by the LORD God, He does not run out of supply, lest we forget, He did something similar to that while the Israelites wandered through the desert, raining down manna every day to feed them for all of forty years.

Any human who can feed multitudes, raise the dead, heal the sick in the land and for who angel fights, is surely what the forces controlling this world don’t want to appear.

The appearance of such a human brings an end to the misery of Humanity. His appearance is the much heralded “Rise of Man” that the Earth needs. Indeed, such a Human bears attributes of “the expected Messiah” that all religious doctrines speak.

To presume that some of such attributes belonging to “the expected Messiah” had been manifested by Nigerian magicians in those good old days, suggests we may have overlooked a rare talent or craft and pushed it into extinction, spurred by our neo-western preconceptions.

The rice and meat that Jason ate did not kill him and I presume he won’t mind another plate! I wouldn’t too, and also the science community will love to get an opportunity to analyse it. I am sure somewhere down the line, NAFDAC too will come in with a certification for such meal.

Iranse Eledumare is an author and researcher. He wrote in from London.

Terrorism, self-determination and IPOB (2) Continued from yesterday.

When the modus operandi of IPOB is considered against the backdrop of the pedigree of other evertheless, there terrorist groups operating internais overwhelming tionally or in foreign jurisdictions, evidence or state the government’s labelling of the practice to show group as terrorist beggars belief. that the right to The Federal Government through self-determination the Minister of Information Lai Mooutlives the extinguishment hammed, Senior Special Assistant or termination of colonialism. to the President Garba Shehu and For example, many states have others have laboured to justify such recognized or welcomed the appellation. They accused IPOB of split of former Yugoslavia into so many things including mountseven independent republics of ing road blocks, burning a Police Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Station, killing a Police man, using Serbia, Slovenia (1989 – 1992); the stones, molotov cocktails (a simple incendiary weapon variously emergence of 14 republics out of described as bottle bomb, petrol the defunct USSR (1990); breakbomb, fire bomb, benzene torch, ing away of Bangladesh from Pakistan (March 1971); secession etc), machetes and broken bottles, possessing own flag, printing own of Eritrea from Ethiopia (April 1993); separation of South Sudan currency, extorting money from innocent citizens, etc. Additionally, from Sudan (July 2011); and the they accused Kanu of using intemmutual split of Czechoslovakia perate language in the social media. into Czech Republic and SloI do not know the verity of some vakia (1993). Therefore, all the of these allegations but if they are post-colonial creation of states true, then some of the activities of out of existing states belie the IPOB have become criminal and claim that the principle of selftherefore worthy of state control. determination evaporated with But they are not so bad as to warthe dismantling of the colonial rant the group’s terrorist classificamachine.

IPOB is described as a separat- tion. In other words, the alleged conducts are not terrorist conducts; ist organisation led by Nnamdi they are illegalities. They do not fit Kanu. The group aims to make into the objective definition or dethe South Eastern States (made scription of a terrorist group. Can up of Ibos) to break away from you truly say that IPOB has become Nigeria and form the indepenhostis humani generis? Where is dent nation of Biafra through its compulsion exerted on others, peaceful means a la referendum compulsion intended to cause death to settle the issue of Biafra in a or serious bodily injury? The discivilised and democratic manharmony between IPOB and the terner. Interestingly, IPOB has rorist tag that the government has been largely peaceful; it has not stamped on it explains why some adopted violence as a means to foreign countries including the US achieving its end. However, on find Nigeria’s terrorist tag on IPOB 20 September 2017, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted the ridiculous. It is convenient for those defending Nigeria’s action to raise Federal Government an interim injunction proscribing the activi- the veil of the country’s sovereignty to ward off any contrary view but ties of the group.

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it ought to be remembered that these countries tasted the pangs of terrorism long before Boko Haram institutionalized it in Nigeria. So they know terrorism when they see one. And Nigeria can ignore views from other jurisdictions to its peril. Interestingly, every terrorist organization craves some international or cross-border connection or network in order to survive. So if in its sovereign capacity, Nigeria classified IPOB as a terrorist group without caring whether the standard of such classification passes international best practices, then the country cannot expect mutual cooperation from such foreign jurisdictions in dealing with IPOB. So if you say the financial headquarters of IPOB is in France, do not expect France to treat finance meant for IPOB as terrorist fund or property.

If the government has declared IPOB a criminal organisation, I would have no problem with it but naming it a terrorist organization is overkill. It portends grave danger for other ethnic nationality-based groups genuinely agitating for selfdetermination or development.

The naming is worrisome because IPOB’s struggle, being rooted in self-determination, is legitimate.

As an aside, it is more worrisome when such naming is coming on the heels of the nation-wide violent onslaught by Fulani herdsmen who are maiming, raping and killing Nigerians and destroying properties with dangerous weapons across the country. Despite the outcry of Nigerians, the government has turned the deaf ear for some narrow interests. Specifically, the government has not declared the Fulani herdsmen, who are ordinarily pursuing their mission with violence, terrorists but has declared IPOB, which is ordinarily peaceful in conduct, as a terrorist organisation. Yet the government is moraliz-

ing on the virtue of unity amongst Nigerian ethnic nationalities!

Undoubtedly, IPOB relies on the principle of self-determination in its struggles against the Nigerian State. And I believe IPOB is on firm ground in so doing. However, the government appears to have, in the heat of passion, ignored or overlooked the nexus between the principle of self-determination and terrorism. Self-determination is a rule ofcustomary international law that has matured into a rule of jus cogens. A state cannot invoke its domestic law to defeat its international obligation regarding self-determination. Additionally, self-determination is also contained in conventions (such as the International Covenants of 1966) to which Nigeria is a signatory.

The consequence of all this is that suppression of agitators genuinely relying on the rule is seriously frowned upon. Pointedly, it is odd to declare such agitators terrorists.

According to discussions by the UN’s Sixth Committee (during its 64th Session on 7 October 2005), the legitimate struggles of peoples in the exercise of their right to selfdetermination must not be tainted with the paint brush of terrorism.

Otherwise, as the Pakistani envoy to the UN puts it, “brutalization and oppression of people struggling for their legitimate right to self-determination constitutes state terrorism.” I believe what the government has done against IPOB is naked brutalization and raw suppression of a people peacefully asking for their right to be allowed to develop themselves in the face of governmental failure to consciously develop them.

Dr. Igbinedion is of the Department of Jurisprudence & International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.

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Rochas Okorocha Is killing me

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Okorocha, who thinks it’s all right to turn a blind eye on Zuma’s baggage and, worse still, insult the people of Imo by hosting his guest with public funds from which he also erected a Zuma statue. In Okorocha’s haste to acquire star power, he couldn’t even make a good statue of Zuma. He was out-conned.

Okorocha is killing Imo. It’s OK if he wishes to cultivate Zuma’s personal friendship. But he cannot pay N500 million or more from the state’s treasury to do so.

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fter calling out the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, twice in ten months, I gave up. The governor has the whole of Imo as his duchy and he will do what he will do. So, what’s the point?

If I’m now constrained to cry more than the bereaved people of Imo, it’s simply because their worsening misery is killing me.

For two weeks, Okorocha held the state hostage to mark his 55th birthday anniversary. School children, whose parents are still being owed salaries up to three months, were lined in the streets of Owerri to salute the governor.

As for pensioners whose long arrears are being paid in dreadful bits, they watched Okorocha’s parade from the discomfort of their homes as their August/September cheques bounced again.

Mothers whose stalls in Ekeukwu market had been demolished by the state government in defiance of a court order and the parents of Somtochukwu who lost the 10-year-old boy during the violent eviction were expected to send glowing tributes to Okorocha at 55.

Twenty-seven pre-selected women, each representing a local government, brought cakes to the governor.

State workers, who had been eating the life-size portraits of Okorocha since he would not pay them salaries, were offered yet more portraits and statues to eat to mark the governor’s 55th birthday.

And to crown the insult, rogue politicians in the ruling All Progressives Congress organised a party at the stadium, aired on live TV, to tell us how the governor had made the sun stand still in the last six years of his administration.

While the show was on, he complimented the fawning crowd from time to time with that trademark grin that tells the story of his suzerainty. Okorocha is killing Imo. I would have stayed out, but how can I? How can anyone with a conscience see what Okorocha is doing and look the other way?

How can?

He took his folly to a whole new level last week when he invited South African President,

Rochas Jacob Zuma, to crown activities marking his 55th birthday.

With Zuma in town, chaperoned by his cousin, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Okorocha was immensely pleased about the exhibition of star power. But the outing, concealed from even the State House of Assembly and supervised by the governor’s private army, meant something more to Zuma: it was welcome escape from his woes at home.

As Zuma was boarding the plane to Nigeria, the Supreme Court of Appeal in his country ruled for the reinstatement of 783 charges of corruption and fraud against him.

Zuma had been giving South African prosecutors a run-around over charges that he took bribes worth over $304,000 and was involved in racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

This was apart from charges that he used $23 million of state money to refurbish his sprawling apartment in Nkandla – funds which the courts ruled that he must return.

On top of all this, are charges that Zuma’s bosom business friends, the Guptas, had used their influence with him to capture the state.

As Zuma was landing in Owerri and Okorocha was unveiling his statue, naming a road after him, and awarding him a chieftancy title, protests were going on in South Africa, calling for Zuma to resign because his government has been overwhelmed by corruption. He’s still in power but the office left him since.

There is an elaborate spin that the visit is also to help strengthen cooperation between the Okorocha and Zuma Foundations; but that’s nonsense. Philanthropy could use better examples than two adults who rob Peter to pay Paul.

Isn’t it amusing that since news of the Okorocha-Zuma project broke, not a few South Africans have been saying Okorocha is doing

it to give Nigerians a pass for drugs in South Africa?

That’s nonsense. Whatever Nigerians will do – good or bad – hopefully more good than bad –they will do without help from the Okorochas of this world. Okorocha and Zuma are on their own.

But this is not about the South African president. It’s about his host, Okorocha, who thinks it’s all right to turn a blind eye on Zuma’s baggage and, worse still, insult the people of Imo by hosting his guest with public funds from which he also erected a Zuma statue. In Okorocha’s haste to acquire star power, he couldn’t even make a good statue of Zuma. He was out-conned.

Okorocha is killing Imo. It’s OK if he wishes to cultivate Zuma’s personal friendship. But he cannot pay N500 million or more from the state’s treasury to do so.

Is Zuma a friend, really? In two years under his watch as South African president, 116 Nigerians have been killed in that country, most of them victims of premeditated homicides. A good number of them are Igbos and at least one, Daniel Timothy, is from Umunuma Okohia, in Isiala Mbano Local Government of Imo State.

As Okorocha unveiled Zuma’s statue and named a road in Owerri after him, I wondered how the parents of Timothy would feel whenever they see that statue or travel on that road. What was Timothy’s widow – and his surviving four children –thinking on hearing the news?

True, Nigerians have not been the only targets of the rising wave of xenophobia in South Africa. But in the last two years, no other country has recorded a higher number of casualties than Nigeria. And this has happened in spite of repeated promises by Zuma’s government that it will ensure the safety of Nigerians.

Did Okorocha bring up the Xword with Zuma or did he simply grin all the way in his peculiar Okorocha way?

The ruling APC obviously does not think that Okorocha is a problem. He’s the party’s mascot in the South East, a region where President Muhammadu Buhari is most unpopular.

With a governor like Okorocha, right-thinking people in the South East must be wondering if the Imo State governor is the face of change that the ruling party prides itself on, unless it was meant to be a change for the worse.

Okorocha’s continued shenanigans guarantee Buhari and his ruling party a rough road to any hope of recovery in the South East, if it still matters to them. Whether it’s about a possible new life in the South East or the pursuit of the APC’s anti-corruption agenda, Okorocha is killing whatever is left of his party’s image.

Some will argue that it would be unfair to single him out among the governors. After all, in the race to the bottom, Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara), and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti), are also doing their best to lead the pack. At this rate, however, it appears that the crown for hubris might be a straight fight between Bello and Okorocha.

But are citizens really that helpless? In a region where women resisted unfair taxation by the colonial government in 1929, I’m at a loss why 88 years later and with far better educated, more enlightened and prosperous citizens, an Okorocha would take the people for a ride, grinning for good measure.

My governor, my governor: your works are killing me..

Ishiekwene is the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview and member of the board of the Global Editors Network

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GERMAN DUAL PARTNERSHIP: More Nigerian youths benefit in TFM Oyindamola Idris

In a concerted effort to keep unemployment at bay and boost skills for industrial growth in Nigeria, the Federal Republic of Germany has again trained not less than 14 Nigerian youths in Technical Facility Management profession of its five year old German Dual Vocational Training Partnership with Nigeria (G-DVTPW-N).

Nigerian partners in the training include: Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Ogun State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OGUNCCIMA) Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN).

In a statement during the graduation ceremony held in Abuja for the second batch of youths, German Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr. Bernhard Schlagheck, hinted that the German Government invests about 50 million Euros yearly in the country for vocational training.

Making case for vocational training in Nigeria, Schlagheck expressed that DVT system is the commonest form of vocational training in Germany.

“Dual”, in this context, he says, “Means a combination of practical, onthe-job training and theoretical education at a vocational school, ensuring a proper balance of theory and practice.”

According to the G-DVTPW-N programme Coordinator, Engr. Kehinde Stephen Awoyele, in a synoptic insight to the programme, “German Dual Vocational Training Partnership with Nige-

ria is an initiative of Federal Republic of Germany and is geared towards raising the employability bar of Nigerian youths and reducing poverty in the country. It is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and conducted by sequagGmbH. It’s steered by the CCI Giessen-Friedberg as the German project partner.

“The partnership programme focuses on Office Administration, Industrial Mechanics, Industrial Electronics and Technical Facility Management professions- the first phase of the project ran successfully from 2012 to 2015.”

In his speech at the occasion, the ACCI president, Tony Ejinkeonye, said the initiative has equally demonstrated practically. “This has helped the organised private sector like ACCI to consolidate on her core mandate and adding the much needed catalyst to the over-all economic development of the country.

“It is pertinent to note that the apprenticeship scheme is used widely in Germany and it has over the years contributed to the success story being recorded in that country’s manufacturing sector,” he said.

The sponsorship of the project which is now in its second phase by the Federal Republic of Germany is expected to terminate in December 2018.

For continuity and sustainability of the project, Schlagheck said negotiations were on with the Nigerian Government to extend the programme, while Engr Awoyele informed that for reasons of continuity and ownership, the project or-

From Left, First Deputy President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, (ACCI) Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN), President of the Chamber, Mr. Tony Ejinkeonye, German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bernhard Schlagheck.

ganisation has set up a body called Permanent Working Group (PWG) which has started working assiduously to sustain the project beyond this pilot phase.

While Head of Admin, Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Mrs. Rhoda Samande recommended that “the collaboration should be extended beyond 2018 date, so that more youths can benefit from such a befitting programme”, Awoyele called on appropriate stakeholders and actors for support to push it to the next level to achieve the national adoption and recog-

nition.

Awoyele in his speech for the graduation ceremony mentioned lack of proper company support for apprentices and trainers dedication during the training as some of the challenges experienced in the training.

He therefore encouraged companies to accentuate what he called “the InCompany hands-on training” to enhance the skills of the apprentices to carry out assessments in the services and product based on the DVT curriculum.

New group out to champion the course of Ndigbo and Nigerians Iniobong lwok Igbo socio-cultural group - Ndigbo Buru Otu has risen to render help to the helpless and give succor to the down and out. With members that cut across every part of Nigeria and beyond, the group is positioned to represent an oasis of hope in a desert of despair, for the love of humanity.

While some groups thrive on violent agitations and hate speeches, the leaders of this group say they have taken it upon themselves to liberate Nigerians, especially of Igbo extraction from poverty’s dark cell and give them a shoulder to cry upon.

Established about two years ago partly as a platform for uniting and providing support in every aspect of life to Igbo sons and daughters in Nigeria and abroad, Ndigbo Buru Otu comprises of young men and women, mostly entrepreneurs, businessmen and traders who have decided to carry their cross by themselves.

Speaking on the essence and activities of the group, the Vice President of the association, Princewill Chigozie, told The Daily Times that the group was not formed to pursue any political cause.

“We are a social and charity group set up for members to provide assistance to Igbos and other Nigerians. Ndigbo Buru Otu as a body has empowered many individuals and families in the society and we have recently acquired land to build houses for people dwell at greatly subsidised rates in Lagos state.

“The rents will not only be subsidised, we want members to live there and pay rent only when they have the money to pay. As I speak, the group has stock up rice for distribution to people in need this Christmas.

“We formed the association early last year mainly for the Igbos in Nigeria and in the Diaspora. If you are an Igbo man married to a Yoruba woman, you are a member. If you are an Igbo woman married to a Yoruba man, you are also a member.”

Chigozie stressed again for emphasis

that Ndigbo Buru Otu is an association which vision is “To help ourselves. We are not political Entity and we are not intimidating anybody. We give loans and financial support to members who have problems. Our memberships spread to in Brazil; they come to join us and after completing their registration they return to their base. Also they join us in our meetings.

“We also Work with Nigerian Police Force. The former Police Commissioner in Lagos State used to be with us at our meetings and give us security tips.”

It was gathered also that the group has set up a Cooperative Society in the association, for members to have easy access to many good things of life.

Speaking on the activities of the association Another member of the group, Obiageli Christian Alegbu told our correspondent that she joined the association because of the need to unite with fellow Igbos in Lagos.

“It was important to belong to the as-

sociation because of the several forms of assistance members are given to enjoy. I love what they are doing and as an Igbo woman, I decided to join the association.

“You can’t be intimidated as an Igbo person and as a member, if you have problems, the Chairman will give you brotherly assistance,” Alegbu said.

One Mrs Joy Madukwe, another female member said that the association has put smiles in the faces of many less privileged individuals in the society.

“I joined the association because of its support to the needy and I found it very helpful – not only to the Igbos, but to everyone.

“They are solving problems, especially for less privileged Nigerians. Igbos in Lagos have accommodation issues because landlords are not admitting Igbos as tenants. If you buy land as an Igbo man or woman, you are bound to lose it if you don’t have back up connection,” Madukwe said.

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Kachikwu, Minister of State for Petroleum

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Baru, Group Managing Director, NNPC

NNPC , JAMB as metaphors

Ladesope Ladelokun

Following disparity in the remittances of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the past and now, the Federal Government ordered the probe of the past heads of the agencies, having smelt seedy misdeeds.

While many have hailed the decision of the Federal Government, a handful of others believe it’s another vindictive exercise by those in the power loop to gain political capital.

According to a record obtained by an online medium from the office of the Accountant General of the Federation’s office, N11,522,808 was remitted to the coffers of the state in 2011.

The record further showed that N25,303,274 and N13,926,462 were remitted in 2013 and 2014 respectively. While nothing was remitted in 2012, 2015 and 2016, N5,177,580, 297 was remitted within the first nine months of 2017.

In her reaction, minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun, says the over N5b remitted by the Prof. Oloyede-led JAMB is the highest in the last 40 years and wondered why there is a huge gap between what is remitted by JAMB recently and past remittances.

Her words: ‘‘This year so far, they have brought N5b and the minister of education reported that they have additional N3b that they want to remit, which will take the figure in this year alone to N8b.

Now, they have not increased their charges. They have not increased their fees.’’

However, just as the dust raised by humongous remittance was settling, the minister of state for petroleum resources stir the hornet’s nest with a memo addressed to the president but leaked to the dailies, detailing what has been described in certain quarters as abuse of office and

INSTITUTIONAL CORRUPTION

corruption in the NNPC. In the letter, Kachikwu had alleged that contracts worth $25b were awarded without due process, among other allegations.

Though the allegation of misconduct by the junior minister of petroleum resources has been refuted by the NNPC, stakeholders have called for a thorough investigation into the matter.

Prior to the $25b contract scandal, investigation by the House of Representatives revealed that crude oil sold between 2011 and 2014 was $123b with the CRF credited put only at $42.7b within the same period.

Worthy of mention is the $24b alleged dubious crude oil swap entered into by the NNPC with some companies.

Time to review revenue profile of agencies Convener of the Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD), Barrister Inibehe Effiong has described the NNPC as the face of corruption, adding that it is importance to have a forensic audit ofJAMB and other agencies of government.

Inibehe said, “Corruption is not strange to Nigeria. The cancer of corruption has permeated all the strata of the Nigerian society. The revelation about the leadership of JAMB exposes what has been happening over the years. There has never been probity.

“It’s important for government to have a forensic audit of the agency. This revelation should provide a window to review a window to review the revenue profile of agencies.’’

Inibehe added that “Some of us are surprised why the president made himself the petroleum minister. If there is any corruption allegation in the petroleum sector, his name will come up because he oversees the ministry. The president cannot separate himself from the corruption allegation in the ministry he oversees.

“Also, there is a need to carry out a thorough probe. But we have seen probes carried out in the past and nothing has come out of them: Look at the case of Babachir Lawal and Oke.” On the way forward, Inibehe said, ‘‘We must insist on accountability and continue to sensitise Nigerians. Corruption thrives because the culture of impunity is not encouraged. There must be a policy of accountability and consequence. We must build strong institutions.’’

Vigilance is key For the executive chairman of the Committee for the Protection of People’s Mandate, Nelson Ekujumi, the remittance by the Oloyede-led JAMB and the litany of scandals associated with the NNPC and other agencies of government should be a wakeup call for Nigerians to keep their leaders on their toes.

“What this tells us is that the time has come to realise that internal vigilance must be stepped up. We must monitor activities of the heads of these institutions.

We need to keep them on their toes. Collectively, the only way out is public consciousness.’’

Reacting to the allegations by Kachikwu in his memo, Ekujumi, told The Daily Times that he is satisfied with the response of the GMD. “He has cleared the air. Kachikwu was too hasty. One expects him to be conversant with how NNPC works. The only issue Baru was silent on is the issue of lopsided appointments. Kachikwu’s letter was based on assumption.

He is a technocrat. He should know better.’’

Disagreeing with Ekujumi, former commissioner of information in Edo state, Louis Odion, insists Kachikwu’s petition must be taken seriously. In a piece he wrote recently, Odion said the the official

spin doctors appear to have pushed the gear to overdrive. “We are, for instance, told no cash was involved in the $25b transaction at NNPC’s expense. Does that foreclose the prospect of bribes exchanging hands before and after the sweetheart deals? But Nigerians would probably have got madder had they the presence of mind to contemplate the words left unsaid between the lines in Kachikwu’s petition.’’

Meanwhile, the presidency has dismissed claims that $25b worth of oil contracts was awarded.

Like Petrobras like NNPC? Reports have it that a probe of the scandal known as “Operation car wash” in government-controlled oil company in Brazil, Petrobras, landed several Petrobras executives and powerful Brazilian politicians in jail.

According to Wikipedia, initially, a money laundering investigation had expanded to cover allegations of corruption at thestate-controlled oil company where executives allegedly accepted bribes in return for awarding contracts to construction firms at inflated prices. Though some observers argue that the scandal thatrocked Petrobras bear no similarity with allegations of corruption in NNPC, they agree that the Nigerian government can build institutions that will punish corrupt government officials in government agencies as witnessed in Brazil.

In the run up to the 2015 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari trumpeted his desire to fight corruption to a standstill, especially institutional corruption. With his now famous quote - “If we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria’’, some Nigerians have expressed desire to see the Buhari government deliver a crippling blow to the vermin called corruption.

Will the Buhari government kill corruption in our institutions? The answerlies in the womb of time.

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I formerly known and addressed as AYOOLA BOSE NIKE. Now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOYE BOSE NIKE. All former document remain valid. First Bank of Nig. UBA and general public should please take note.

MRS. UCHEGBU MAUREEN CHINYERE I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. EZE CHINYERE MAUREEN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UCHEGBU MAUREEN CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as PHILOMINA UDU, now wish to be known and addressed as NOSIKE PHILOMINA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHUKWUDI MATHEW SUNDAY

NOSIKE PHILOMINA

MRS. KINGSLEY FAVOUR CHIDIMMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. NJOKU FAVOUR CHIDIMMA, now wish to be known as MRS. KINGSLEY FAVOUR CHIDIMMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

MAKINDE ADEOLA JELILAT

I formerly known and addressed as Adeola Jelilat Oluade ,now wish to be known and addressed as Makinde Adeola Jelilat. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS .OYEBANYI YEMISI RACHEAL I formery known and addressed as MISS. OMILANI YEMISI RACHEAL , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS .OYEBANYI YEMISI RACHEAL. All former document remain valid.

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MRS.SAIDU REMI GLORIA

ADEBAYO OLAOLUWA ADEDEJI GOODLUCK

MRS. BLESSING ARUESIRI TUODOLO I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. BLESSING ARUESIRI SHAGUOLO, now wish to be known as MRS. BLESSING ARUESIRI TUODOLO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formery known and addressed as MRS. SAIDU REMI DAVID . Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.SAIDU REMI GLORIA . All former document remain valid.

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UDEJI EDWIN CHIKEZIE

I, formerly known and addressed as UDEJI EDWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as UDEJI EDWIN CHIKEZIE . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, CLINTON OPUS GOLUBO, CLINTON OPUS and GOLUBO OPUS refers to one and same person. I, now wish to be known and addressed as CLINTON OPUS GOLUBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS OLUDIPE FOLAKE GRACE

ANTHONY ALOKWU EZE I formerly known as ANTHONY ALOKWU MMADUBUEZE wish to be known and addressed as ANTHONY ALOKWU EZE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UDOKA ENYERIBE VALENTINE

OKECHUKWU CHIOMA MARYANN

OLUKAYODE OLUMIDE SUNDAY

EZRA BWETAN

The family of LATE MR. KENNETH NWAGBOGU. We formerly known as NWAGBOGU SAMUEL ONYEBUCHI and NWAGBOGU CHIEMEZIE RITA now wish to be called CHUKWUMA SAMUEL ONYEBUCHI and CHUKWUMA CHIEMEZIE ETHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, CHRISTIAN PRINCE NNABUGWU, CHRISTIAN PRINCE OBINNA and OKORO JAMES refers to one and same person. I, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTIAN PRINCE NNABUGWU. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known as OLUMIDE JOHNSON wish to be known and addressed as OLUKAYODE OLUMIDE SUNDAY .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHIMEZIE NNENNA UCHEAGBO

MRS CHIME LYDIA EZINWANNEKA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNAJI LYDIA EZINWANNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIME LYDIA EZINWANNEKA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as PETER AMOS, now wish to be known and addressed as EZRA BWETAN. My correct date of birth 01/02/1990. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OJUNEME SUNDAY OGIGE

I formerly known as UDOKA NNAMDI VALENTINE wish to be known and addressed as UDOKA ENYERIBE VALENTINE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OHANELE MAXIMUS CHUKWUEMEKA

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIMEZIE NNENNA EZEMBU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIMEZIE NNENNA UCHEAGBO. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, OJUNEME SUNDAY OGIGE, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as OJUMEME OGIGE SUNDAY instead of OJUNEME SUNDAY OGIGE. I, now wish to be known and addressed as OJUNEME SUNDAY OGIGE. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known as Aro Samuel Folake Grace wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Oludipe Folake Grace .All former documents remain valid General public please take note.

PATIENCE CHIMERUE ALUGE Formerly known and addressed as Patience Chimerue Ndubuisi , now wish to be known and addressed as Patience Chimerue Aluge. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general Public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as AKUWUODO FAVOUR LEMACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHINEDU FAVOUR LEMACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, SHADRACK OCHEN OFORU, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as OFORU OCHEN in my Eco Bank Account instead of SHADRACK OCHEN OFORU. I, now wish to be known and addressed as SHADRACK OCHEN OFORU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. AKINLEYE OLUBANKE ESTHER

I, formerly known and addressed as OHANELE EMEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as OHANELE MAXIMUS CHUKWUEMEKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

UMEH OKAFOR BATHOLOMEW I, formerly known and addressed as UMEKWULU OKAFOR, now wish to be known and addressed as UMEH OKAFOR BATHOLOMEW. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Igwe Nnodim, now wish to be known and addressed as Igwe Simeon Nnodim . All former documents remain valid. Banks and general Public take note

Formerly Olaleye Serah now Karim Sarah. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. ODEYEMI ESTHER OLUBANKE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AKINLEYE OLUBANKE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general Public take note.

MRS IHEJIRIKA HENRIETTA CHINONYELUM

EFEOGHENE SEYMOUR

Formerly Efeoghene Oghoghome. Now Efeoghene Seymour. Former documents remains valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as JUSTINE OLUCHI CHRISTIANA now wish to be known and addressed as NWOGU CHRISTIANA OLUCHI. Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EDEH CHIKA NICHOLAS I, formerly known and addressed as EDEH CHUKWUKA NICHOLAS, now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH CHIKA NICHOLAS. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

IGWE SIMEON NNODIM

KARIM SARAH

CLINTON OPUS GOLUBO

I formerly known as OFFOR CHIOMA MARYANN wish to be known and addressed as OKECHUKWU CHIOMA MARYANN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EBEH CHRISTIAN UCHECHUKWU

EBEH CHRISTIAN UCHECHUKWU

NURUDEEN SODIQ OLAJIDE

I formerly known as EBEH CHRISTIAN UWABUNKEONYE UCHE wish to be known and addressed as EBEH CHRISTIAN UCHECHUKWU . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as EBEH CHRISTIAN UWABUNKEONYE UCHE wish to be known and addressed as EBEH CHRISTIAN UCHECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ONARINDE SODIQ OLAJIDE wish to be known and addressed as NURUDEEN SODIQ OLAJIDE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ONASANYA OLAOLUWA ADEDEJI , now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO OLAOLUWA ADEDEJI GOODLUCK. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

UMANAH SUNDAY JUNIOR

NKWONTA JONAH IFEANYI

I , formerly known and addressed as UTENSE SUNDAY UMANAH, now wish to be known and addressed as UMANAH SUNDAY JUNIOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as JONAH IFEANYI NKWONTA , now wish to be known and addressed as NKWONTA JONAH IFEANYI .

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MAKINDE OLAMIDE EYITAYO I, formerly known and addressed as TIJANI OLAMIDE EYITAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as MAKINDE OLAMIDE EYITAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Aniema Okon James, now wish to be known as Mrs. Anita Benjamin Uyah. All former ducoments remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ANITA BENJAMIN UYAH

MR. OGE CHUKWUEMEKA OGE

IGWE CATHERINE IFEYINWA

I formerly known as MR. ONWE SUNDAY wish to be known and addressed as MR. OGE CHUKWUEMEKA OGE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as NDUKA IFEYINWA CATHERINE wish to be known and addressed as IGWE CATHERINE IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

JOHNSON OLASUBOMI FAITH

I formerly known as ADEDIRAN FATIMA SUBOMI wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON OLASUBOMI FAITH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OKEY ALICE

I formerly known as OKOI ALICE wish to be known and addressed as OKEY ALICE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 20, 2017 CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was mistakenly written as AKINYEMI RILWAN ESHILOKUN instead of AKINYEMI RILIWAN ESHILOKUN on my BVN. That my correct name is AKINYEMI RILIWAN ESHILOKUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AFOLAYAN AHMED MALIK

I, formerly known and addressed as AFOLAYAN AHME AYINLA now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLAYAN AHMED MALIK. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IBIKUNLE TOHEEB AKANJI

I, formerly known and addressed as RASHEED TAIWO KABIRU now wish to be known and addressed as IBIKUNLE TOHEEB AKANJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUTOSIN ADEBOLA KANOBA

AKINSANYA KEMISOYE OLAYEMI

I, formerly known and addressed as ABIODUN KEMISOYE OLAYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as AKINSANYA KEMISOYE OLAYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS PEACE CYNTHIA SALU

CORRECTION OF NAME

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OCHALA SUNDAY TERRY

This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as ISHORLOSEN NIVIEROROROU, instead of ABU NIVIEROROU ISHANLOSEN. That my correct name is ABU NIVIEROROU ISHANLOSEN. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as OCHALAT ODEDE TERRY, now wish to be known and addressed as OCHALA SUNDAY TERRY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AWODIRAN IYABO JANET I, formerly known and addressed as ADEPOJU JANET now wish to be known and addressed as AWODIRAN IYABO JANET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGBANJE BENJAMIN AMEH now wish to be known and addressed as EJEMBI SUNDAY ONYILO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

JOHNSON TAYE ADEJOKE

EJEMBI SUNDAY ONYILO

KAYAMAH SUSAN MAKRISH

OLAMOJU DORCAS OGISI

MAKINDE FERANMI AZEEZ

Formerly known and addressed as AMADI OGISI AGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OLAMOJU DORCAS OGISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AZEEZ FERANMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MAKINDE FERANMI AZEEZ. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OYEDIKA CHIBUZOR ROSELINE

ABDUL OMOBOLANLE ABEKE I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNTOYINBO OMOBOLANLE ABEKE now wish to be known and addressed as ABDUL OMOBOLANLE ABEKE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as EWULUM CHIBUZOR ROSELINE now wish to be known and addressed as OYEDIKA CHIBUZOR ROSELINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADENIRAN OLUWATOYIN AJOKE

EDEVBIE HENRY ONYEMA

I, formerly known and addressed as Olutosin Adebola Sodipo now wish to be known and addressed as Olutosin Adebola Kanoba. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Miss. Peace Cynthia Morba now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Peace Cynthia Salu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note .

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAYINKA TAYE now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON TAYE ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KAYAMAH SUSAN now wish to be known and addressed as KAYAMAH SUSAN MAKRISH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS FADUGBA AJOKE OLUWATOYIN now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIRAN OLUWATOYIN AJOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as HENRY EDEVBIE ONYEMA now wish to be known and addressed as EDEVBIE HENRY ONYEMA. All former documents remain valid.

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ADEGOKE DORIS AMAKA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that DURUEKE TOBIAS CHIGOZIE and DURUEKE TOBIAS refer to one and the same person but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as DURUEKE TOBIAS CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid.

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UDEZE CHIGOZIE CANIX I, formerly known and addressed as IHEGWORO CHIGOZIE CANIX now wish to be known and addressed as UDEZE CHIGOZIE CANIX. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OBODOEKWE NJIDEKA EDITH now wish to be known and addressed as OKPA NJIDEKA EDITH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKPA NJIDEKA EDITH

MRS UHAH JOVITA NGOZI I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU JOVITA NGOZI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UHAH JOVITA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. FRSC and the general public take note.

ESEDEBE- GOVERNOR RACHAEL ENIOLA I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNDANA RACHAEL ENIOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ESEDEBE- GOVERNOR RACHAEL ENIOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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IBRAHIM DAIRO I formerly known and addressed as AHMED IBRAHIM DAYO now wish to be known called and addressed as IBRAHIM DAIRO. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as ORUMERU FELICIA OGHENEKOME now wish to be known called and addressed as ORUREMU FELICIA OGHENEKOME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZEAWUBA DORIS UKAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGOKE DORIS AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MUOTANYA UCHENNA LOUISA

I formerly known and addressed as MOUTANGA UCHE LOUSA now wish to be known called and addressed as MUOTANYA UCHENNA LOUISA. All former documents remain valid.

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CHIJIOKE GLORY CHINYERE

I formerly known and addressed as ONYEBUCHI GLORY CHINYERE now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIJIOKE GLORY CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ORUREMU FELICIA OGHENEKOME

ONOJA SUNDAY PROSPER

ONAOLAPO ABIODUN AGNES

MRS SANTOS OMOBOLANLE IYABO

I formerly known and addressed as Yusuf Monsurat now wish to be known called and addressed as Shuaib-Ajidagba Monsurat. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as OMALE FRIDAY ONOJA SUNDAY now wish to be known called and addressed as ONOJA SUNDAY PROSPER . That my date of birth is 7 January 1996.All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GBOLAGADE ODUNOLA AGNES and ARAROMI ABIODUN AGNES now wish to be known called and addressed as ONAOLAPO ABIODUN AGNES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS OMOSULE OMOBOLANLE IYABO now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS SANTOS OMOBOLANLE IYABO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGUBE ADAOBI JESSICA

CHIAZOR IFY MALOBI I formerly known and addressed as CHIAZOR IFY now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIAZOR IFY MALOBI. All former documents remain valid.

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SANUSITOYIN OLASUNKANMI FATHAI

SHUAIB-AJIDAGBA MONSURAT

I formerly known and addressed as OKOLIE ADAOBI JESSICA now wish to be known called and addressed as AGUBE ADAOBI JESSICA. All former documents remain valid.

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LILIAN IBIYEMI BAKARE

I formerly known and addressed as LILIAN IBIYEMI WILLIAMS now wish to be known called and addressed as LILIAN IBIYEMI BAKARE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABISHAG OSCAR ALFRED NWILEE

I formerly known and addressed as ABISHAG ALFRED now wish to be known called and addressed as ABISHAG OSCAR ALFRED NWILEE. All former documents remain valid.

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x HEARTBEATS AFRICA INITIATIVE Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above-named Initiative has applied to the corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies &Allied Matters Act 2004.

Names of Trustees 1. Onilari Babsy Babatunde - president 2.Adeniran Adekunle paul -Secretary 3.Adedeji Bolanle Efemena 4. Olajide Shobanke Oluyemi.

Aim &Objective 1. Empowering relationships and marriages through seminars and workshops to build stable family units for societal development in Africa.

Any objections to the registration should be forwarded within 28 days to:The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

Signed: Trustees

I formerly known and addressed as SANUSI TOYIN OLASUNKANMI and AROWOLO SANUSITOYIN FATHAI now wish to be known called and addressed as SANUSITOYIN OLASUNKANMI FATHAI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKPAN DAVID DAVIDSON I formerly known and addressed as DAVIDSON DAVIDIHO DAVID now wish to be known called and addressed as AKPAN DAVID DAVIDSON. All former documents remain valid.

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OZOH ELIZABETH MAMOKE

I, formerly known and addressed as STEPHEN OZOH ELIZABETH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OZOH ELIZABETH MAMOKE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid.

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ANN EKOKO OLAWUNI-DANIEL

I, formerly known and addressed as ANN EKOKO OBOBA, now wish to be known and addressed as ANN EKOKO OLAWUNI-DANIEL. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

QUADRI GBEMISOLA AMINAT

I, formerly known and addressed as QUADRI GBEMISOLA OREOLUWA now wish to be known and addressed as QUADRI GBEMISOLA AMINAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RAJI HAMMED I formerly known and addressed as RAJI HAMMED KEHINDE now wish to be known called and addressed as RAJI HAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to confirm and certify that my name was mistakenly written as IBRAHEEM SADU TEMIDIRE instead of IBRAHIM TEMIDIRE SADALLAI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLUTUASE OLAITAN DORCAS

I formerly known and addressed as AYOOLA OLAITAN DORCAS now wish to be known called and addressed as OLUTUASE OLAITAN DORCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OGUNBAMBI LATEEF ABISOGUN

EZEKWERE CHIAMAKA BLESSING

BERNARD DORIS ANYANWU

I formerly known and addressed as ABOSOGUN LATEEF now wish to be known called and addressed as OGUNBAMBI LATEEF ABISOGUN. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as Ezekoma Ezeokeoma Chiamaka Blessing now wish to be known called and addressed as Ezekwere Chiamaka Blessing. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR DORIS now wish to be known called and addressed as BERNARD DORIS ANYANWU. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS JOHNSON TAIWO DARAMOLA

XXXXX I formerly known and addressed as ABDULLAHI TOPE KUBURA now wish to be known called and addressed as BELLO TOPE KUBURA . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS CHUKWUJEKWU CHINWENDU EMMANUEL

I formerly known and addressed as ANIJEKWU CHINWENDU EMMANUEL now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS CHUKWUJEKWU CHINWENDU EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid.

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ABOSEDE. O. SHOWUNMILOLA

Formerly known as miss ABOSEDE.OLUWADAMILOLA ADEGBOYEGA wish to be known and addressed as ABOSEDE. O. SHOWUNMILOLA, all former documents remains valid, general publics take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS SHEU TAIWO DARAMOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS JOHNSON TAIWO DARAMOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RUFAI ABIMBOLA TUNRAYO

I formerly known and addressed as SAKA TUNRAYO ABIMBOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as RUFAI ABIMBOLA TUNRAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEWALE AKANNI OLAWUNI-DANIEL

AFOLALU TAIWO TOSIN

I, formerly known as ADEWALE AKANNI OLAWUNI-APAKU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWALE AKANNI OLAWUNIDANIEL due to religious reasons.

All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

SUNDAY DAUMA

I formerly known and addressed as DAUMA SUNDAY MOLLY now wish to be known called and addressed as SUNDAY DAUMA. All former documents remain valid.

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ESSIEN EDIDIONG UDOFIA I, formerly known and addressed as EDIDIONG ESSIEN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ESSIEN EDIDIONG UDOFIA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid.

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24 Public Notice DADA TOBI DEBORAH I formerly known as ABIOYE OLUWATOBI SEYI wish to be known and addressed as DADA TOBI DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME That I NEYE RAMOT ADESOLA is the same person bearing these names RAMOT ADESHOLA NEYE. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

AMOA-ABDUL OLABISI ABOSEDE

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 20, 2017

CORRECTION OF NAME That I EKPO STEPHEN GIFT my name was wrongly written as STEPHEN GIFT ENG wish to be known and addressed as EKPO STEPHEN GIFT. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

AKPAN BLESSING NANCY I formerly known and addressed as JOHNSON BLESSING NANCY now wish to be known and addressed as AKPAN BLESSING NANCY. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN OLABISI CHRISTIANA ABOSEDE FAUSAT and AMOA BALOGUN OLABISI now wish to be known and addressed as AMOA-ABDUL OLABISI ABOSEDE. I was born on 09/05/1966 not 09/05/1965.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

GODWIN BLESSING VICTORIA I formerly known and addressed as BLESSING GODWIN GABRIEL now wish to be known and addressed as GODWIN BLESSING VICTORIA.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADESINA DAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO I formerly known and addressed as LAWAL ADIJAT AINA now wish to be known and addressed as ADESINA DAMILOLA ANUOLUWAPO.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AYINDE LATEEFAT FUNMILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as MUIDEEN FUMILAYO LATEEFAT.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

DECLARATION OF AGE I, OKUNOLA ISMAILA ADEWALE wish to inform the General Public that by the information passed to me by my parents I was born on 2nd Day of February,1960. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

AGBEBI OLUWASEUN SEGUN I, formerly known and addressed as AGBEBI OLUWASEUN PRECIOUS on my BVN,Now wish to be known and addressed as AGBEBI OLUWASEUN SEGUN,Date of birth is 29/01/1999.

All former documents remain valid.

Gtbank and general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

GINA’S HEALTH HELP INITIATIVE The general public is hereby informed that the above mentioned organisation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration as a Non Governmental Organisation under the Company and Allied Matters Act. NAME OF TRUSTEES: 1. REGINA NKEM OKOLO 2. EMMANUEL CHUKWUNEKU OKOLO 3. KATE ITSEGHARE IGUNMA

- CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY -TREASURER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTH CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Mataima Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: TRUSTEES

EBBY DRENTHE GOD’S LOVE 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.

TRUSTEES 1. EBBY DRENTHE - CHAIRMAN 2. JAZZ AUGHTHON - TREASURER 3. EMMANUEL AJUFOH - SECRETARY 4. FRED NOSA - BOARD MEMBERS 5. MARTIN OLUWADIRAN -BOARD MEMBER 6. EHIJIE EDORO - BOARD MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE SOCIO-CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENT STUDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY 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: OLUCHUKWU ONYIA SOLICITOR

AKATTAN OHU ASSEMBLY

TUGBIYELE FOLAWE ADEDAMOLA

I formerly known and addressed as AWOSIKA FOLAWE ADEDAMOLA now wish to be known and addressed as TUGBIYELE FOLAWE ADEDAMOLA. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MUIDEEN FUMILAYO LATEEFAT

This is to confirm that the names MONDE UMO MATTEW and UMO MATTEW MONDE refers to one and the same person. All documents bearing these names remain valid.

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OLISAEMEKA UKACHUKWU I formerly known and addressed as PHILIP EMEKA UKACHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as OLISAEMEKA UKACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

MRS OGUNKOYA OLUWABUNMI SHOLA I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEYEMI OLUWABUNMI OLUWASHOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUNKOYA OLUWABUNMI SHOLA . This is due to my marriage with MR OLUGBENGA SAMUEL OGUNKOYA. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OGBEKHIULU VIVIAN NELLY I formerly known and addressed as OGBEKHIULU SUSSAN now wish to be known and addressed as OGBEKHIULU VIVIAN NELLY. I was born on 10/03/1986.All former documents remain valid.

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ATIKU MODINAT OMOBOLANLE I formerly known and addressed as SULAIMON MODINAT OMOBOLANLE now wish to be known and addressed as ATIKU MODINAT OMOBOLANLE. All former documents remain valid.

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OSHITADE SHASHAENIYAN SULAIMON

BALOGUN SEGUN SHOLA I formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN OLAMIDE now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN SEGUN SHOLA. I was born on 22/05/1992. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME:

ANIEMEKE SAMUEL JUNIOR .I formerly known and addressed as ANYIBOFU SAMUEL AZUKA now wish to be known and addressed as ANIEMEKE SAMUEL JUNIOR.All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OSUJI EBERE CHIDINMA I formerly known and addressed as DURO EBERECHUKWU CHIDINMA now wish to be known and addressed as OSUJI EBERE CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADENIYI ADENIKE AFUSAT I formerly known and addressed as AKINYOSOYE ADENIKE AFUSAT, now wish to be known known and addressed as ADENIYI ADENIKE AFUSAT, all former document remain valid general public take note .

AWAKE ALL NATIONS FOR CHRIST MINISTRY 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: (1) DR EMMANUEL ADAMS (2) PASTOR (MRS) QUEEN ULOAKU IDAMS. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS. (2) TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION TO ALL MANKIND (3) TO ORGANIZE CHRISTIAN PROGRAMMES AND SEMINARS .

(4) TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. 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: PASTOR (MRS) QUEEN ULOAKU IDAMS.

FASASI SIKIRU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS FASASI SIKIRU OLUWANISHOLA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS FASASI SIKIRU ADETONA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ANTHONY OLUEBUBE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AGODI OLUEBUBE PRINCE NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ANTHONY OLUEBUBE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADESHINA TAOFEEK I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISMAIL TAOFEEK ADESHINA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS BALOGUN ABIODUN ADESHINA TAOFEEK. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IYOKE ERNEST IKECHUKWU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Iyoke Alex Ikechukwu NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Iyoke Ernest Ikechukwu. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

TINO FOUNDATION IN DEFENSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL CARE

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. VINCENT ONYENORAH 2. DENIS 0BIDIAGHA 3. WILLIFRED AGBARAKWE 4. AJAGWAIGBO MAXWELL (PRESIDENT) 5. ETHEL MADUAKOLAM (SECRETARY) 6. AUGUSTINE ANYANASO .

TRUSTEES: 1. BARR. CHINEDU LEONARD ADILI 2. BARR. OBIANUJU DOROTHY ADILI 3. MR. CHIMDINDU LEONARD ADILI

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO OFFER FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE UNJUSTLY IMPRISONED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

I formerly known and addressed as OSHITADE ENIOLA SULAIMON now wish to be known and addressed as OSHITADE SHASHAENIYAN SULAIMON. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as DOYAH GOODLUCK TIBIEBI now wish to add GBEMI to my name Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as DOYAH-GBEMI GOODLUCK. All former documents remain valid.

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IPADEOLA ADEBIMPE OPEYEMI

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEDEJI ADEBIMPE OPEYEMI, Now wish to be known and addressed as IPADEOLA ADEBIMPE OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public/ authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IGWEGBE ONYINYECHI, That now wish to add PAULINUS to my former name. Henceforth wish to be known and addressed as IGWEGBE PAULINUS ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ABDULFATAI BILIKISU

My name was wrongly written as OJO DANIEL OLUBUNMI OLALEKAN Instead of OJO DANIEL OLUBUNMI. that my correct name is OJO DANIEL OLUBUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

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

LINUS CHINEDU PATRICK

MRS JAMIU RASHIDAT ADUNNI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ONWUBUARIRI CHINEDU PATRICK NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS LINUS CHINEDU PATRICK. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS MOSHOOD RASHIDAT ADUNNI NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS JAMIU RASHIDAT ADUNNI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

USIGBE PATRICK OMON

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PAT USIGBE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS USIGBE PATRICK OMON. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MRS ADELEKE YOSHOLA LYDIA

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS OLADEJI MOYOSOLA LYDIA NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADELEKE YOSHOLA LYDIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

OPEYEMI SULAIMON AIMASIKO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS YAKUB SULAIMON AKANNI NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OPEYEMI SULAIMON AIMASIKO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

SANNI TANIMOWO IBRAHIM I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANNI IBRAHIM TANIMOWO NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS SANNI TANIMOWO IBRAHIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EZETAUGBALA PEOPLES ASSEMBLY

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

CHIEF PETER CHIBUIKE OROGWU 2.

MR. LAWRENCE K. NWEKE 3.

MR. ADOLPHUS AKPUEZE 4.

MR. STEPHEN I. AYAYA AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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SHUTTLE OPERATORS WELFARE ASSOCIATION LAGOS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. OMEGA UCHE SYLVESTER - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. AKUJOBI IKECHUKWU HENRY - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. MR. AMADI JUSTIN EKWUGHA - GENERAL SECRETARY 4. OJIBARA ODUNTAN AYOMIDE - TREASURER 5. MR. OLOLO JOHNSON CHINAKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDES; 1. TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE WELFARE OF ALL MEMBERS 2. TO ALWAYS EDUCATE, SENSITIZE MEMBERS AND ENGAGE IN CAPACITY BUILDING TO DEVELOP THE MEMBERS WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ATTITUDE THROUGH SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUMS. 3. TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL WELFARE PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFITS OF THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EZEBUBE CHINWIKE ESQ. - MC CHAMBERLAIN CHAMBERS - HOUSE 12, PLOT 194 JAIYEOLA AJATA STREET, OFF FATAI IRAWO STREET, AJAO ESTATE LAGOS. 08033232858, 07081666558. - CHINWIKEEZEBUBE@NIGERIANBAR.NG

AGBOLADE EVANGELICAL 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. MR. AGBOLADE JOHN OLAIDE - PRESIDENT 2. MRS. AGBOLADE FLORENCE OLABIMPE - SECRETARY 3. PASTOR OLABODE THOMAS. AIM & OBJECTIVE:1. TO INTERCEDE ON REGULAR BASIS FOR PEOPLE AND NATION WHERE BLACK LIVES. 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

VICTORIA’S HELP FOUNDATION

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ANWURIKA SOCIAL 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. OKONKWO SIMON UWAEZUOKE -CHAIRMAN. 2. EZIMA OGECHUKWU NNADOZIE- SECRETARY. 3. ARALU DOZIE EMMANUEL -FINANCIAL SECRETARY. 4. ORJI SUNDAY PETER- PROVOST. 5. NKEMAKA TOCHUKWU - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE FRIENDSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO ASSIST MEMBERS FINANCIALLY AND MATERIALLY. 3. TO ENCOURAGE GOOD MORAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG MEMBERS. 4. TO COLLECTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS POSITIVELY IMPACTING THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ASSOCIATION OF GOSPEL AFRICAN LANGUAGES INTERPRETERS

BLESSED BROTHER STAR CLUB OF NIGERIA 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 AKINBODE ADENIYI YEMI 2 ADEWUNMI OLADIPUPO AKANBI 3 EKUNDAYO KAYODE MICHEAL 4 ISHOLA TAIWO SUNDAY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PEASE AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ITESIWAJU ASA ATI ODUN EGUNGUN ILE YORUBA 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 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. OLABODE OLAWALE DAVID, 2. OTUNUGA SAMSON OLUGBENGA, 3. OTUNUGA VICTOR OLU.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) YISA-AROGUNMOLA AHMED ADEDAYO (PRESIDENT) (2) AKANBI ADESHINA AYINDE (SECRETARY) (3) BALOGUN GANIU ADISA (4) OJUGBELE TAJUDEEN ADELEKAN (5) AHMED MUINAT IYABODE (6) BAKARE SHERIFAT TAIWO (7) ARE TAJUDEEN OJE.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO TRAIN CHRISTAIN IN THE ART OF GOSPEL AFRICAN LANGUAGES INTERPRETATION & MAKE MEMBERS SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTIAN PROGRSMMES 2. TO ESTABLISH & OPERATE A PRINTING PRESS ORMENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT TO PROMOTE MORAL & CHRISTIAN VALUE IN MEDIA, ELECTRONICS & PRINT CIRCULATE & PROPAGATE THE UNREACHED SOULS 3. TO DO OTHER LAWFUL THINGS THAT IS INCIDENTAL TO THE SOCIETY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE THE EGUNGUN TRADITION OF YORUBA LAND.

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

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: PRESIDENT - 08099267404

HEIGHT OF REDEMPTION MINISTRY

OJAJA EDUCATIONAL 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.

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 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 (1) DR CHIZOBA ANYANWU (2) MR DONALD ANYANWU (3) MISS VICTORIA ANYANWU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). OGUNSANYA LAWRENCE ADESOJI - (G.O).

2). ADEBIYI REMILEKUN MOPELOLA - (SECRETARY).

3). OGUNSANYA OPEYEMI GRACE 4). OYEDIRAN ANUOLUWAPO OYEWUNMI 5). OLABISI FUNMILAYO ADEOLA 6). OLANREWAJU OLADIPUPO OLUFISAYO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1, AYOBAMI OLOJEDE 2, ROTIMI OSHOBEMEKUN 3, ADEYEYE ENITAN OGUNWUSI - CHAIRMAN 4, ODUNIYI ADEYINKA 5, MBADUGHA CHARLES 6, JOSHUA ADEGOKE - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THE POOR. (2) TO GIVE FREE EDUCATION TO THE POOR. (3) TO SENSITISE THE RURAL AREAS. 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.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1). PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WITH EMPHASIS ON HOLINESS WITHIN AND WITHOUT. 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.

SIGN: DR CHIZOBA ANYANWU

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

CLUB 2000 OF VICTORY GRAMMAR SCHOOL IKEJA

AKAGIUGO SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB 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. CAJETAN, MR OKOLIE CHIMA. 2. AJAYI, OLUFEMI. S. 3. SERIKI BUKOLA MARGARET. 4. FARINDE, OLABISI FOLASHADE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RE -UNITE THE STUDENTS OF 2000 SET OF VICTORY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IKEJA. 2. TO FOSTER UNITY, UNDERSTANDING AND FRIENDLY CO-OPERATION AMONG THE 2000 SET OF VGS, IKEJA. 3. ESTABLISH A FUND FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND PROMOTION OF SCHOLARSHIP AT THE SCHOOL AND TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN IMPROVING STUDENT WELFARE IN THE SCHOOL. 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.

MELINKAN CARE 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.

TRUSTEES: 1. ITORO-OBONG CHARIS ESSIENOBONG 2. MRS ARIT USORO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO ASSIST IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTHS IN THE SOCIETY 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.PST. BARR E. J. OBOHO 08038723535.

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: (1) AGUDOSI STEPHEN OBICHUKWU (2) AJONUMA STANLEY CHIDOZIE (3) MADUKA GODWIN CHUKWUDI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS. (2) TO FOSTER UNITY 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGN: AJONUMA STANLEY CHIDOZIE.

CHIZET NJOKU FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: (1) NJOKU CHIMEZIE ONYEULO - PRESIDENT. (2) UZOGARA EMMANUELA CHIOMA. (3) SIMEON UGONNA STEVEN (4) UZOGARA KELECHI. (5) UZOGARA UGOCHI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO ASSIST IN THE ERADICATION OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN AFRICA. (2) TO HELP THE POOR IN THE WAR AGAINST HUNGER IN AFRICA. (3) TO PROVIDE QUALITY FREE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE DOWN TRODDEN. 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: PRESIDENT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WELFARE PROGRAMS FOR D LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO HELP IN EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT. 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: BARR. UCHECHUKWU NWAOKOLO. UCHECHUKWUNWAOKOLO@GMAIL.COM

DESTINY BRIDE OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL 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 (1) NZURUMIKE AUGUSTINE (2) CHUKWU ONYEKACHI SAMUEL. (3) NWACHUKWU CHIDINMA PEACE. (4) NNANNA ANGELINE (5) OPARAJI PERCY NNA (6) NWAZUE NWACHUKWU JOHN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO ENCOURAGE WORSHIP. (2) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL. (3)TO BRING SOULS TO THE TRUE WAY OF THE LORD. (4) TO PREPARE HEAVENLY CANDIDATES. 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. SIGN: OPARAJI PERCY NNA.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP OKWUDILI ELIAS OSSAI. 2. RT. REV. OBIORA CHRISTIAN NGWU-RAYMOND. 3. PASTOR (MRS.) UGOCHI CHINYERE OSSAI. 4. MICHAEL BOLAJI AKINWALE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO RAISE A PEOPLE WITH THE FEAR OF GOD TO SERVE HUMANITY WORLDWIDE 2. TO TRAIN RELIABLE HUMANITARIAN WORKERS AND ORGANIZE HUMANITARIAN MISSIONS IN NIGERIA 3. TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE AND QUALITY HEALTH EDUCATION TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND NEEDY IN NIGERIA 4. TO CARRY OUT RESCUE MISSIONS IN DISASTER SETTINGS, AND BRING HEALING, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL, IN CRISIS SITUATIONS IN NIGERIA 5. TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE UNDERPRIVILEGED, HIV/AIDS PATIENTS, WAR VICTIMS ETC IN NIGERIA 6. TO COLLABORATE WITH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS, GOVERNMENTS IN RESPONDING TO DISASTERS, HEALTH-RELATED CRISES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY 7. TO PROMOTE FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MOHAMMED WURO ABDULLAHI - CHAIRMAN 2. SULEIMAN KAKA SANDA 3. HADIZA SANDA BENISHEIKH - SECRETARY 4. HAUWA SANDA BUKAR THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE MOST VULNERABLE IN THE SOCIETY .

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1.

TONY IYASELE 2.

IYORAH DARLINGTON 3.

EVBOUMWAN PHILO 4.

OYARIBHO SANDRA ONOSAMU 5.

IYASELE LAWRENTA 6.

TONY MERIT OSERERE 7.

TONY MERCY OSESEBAGA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.

TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WORLDWIDE. 2.

TO WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

NABILS CARE FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. NABILAH ABDULLAHI 2. DR NURATU MUSA ABDULLAHI 3. FATIMA MUSA ABDULLAHI 4. HAJIYA AISHATU MUSA ABDULLAHI 5. MR JAMIL SHITTU THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO FACILITATE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO QUALITATIVE MEDICAL CARE AND EDUCATION FOR WOMEN AND THE GIRL CHILD IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. 2. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VULNERABLE WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN ESPECIALLY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. 3. EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN LIVING IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. 4. CONDUCTING COUNSELING SESSIONS AND OTHER RELATED SELF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND WIDOWS. 5. TO FACILATE ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOR WOMEN AND THE GIRL CHILD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : SECRETARY

VICTOR OBINNA EDEH FOUNDATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CENTRE FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE INITIATIVE CAC/IT/RC/NO 59939.

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

THE PRESENT TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IBRAHIM IDRIS. 2. MUSA IDRIS. 3. KEVWE UNUMUEMU. ADDITIONAL TRUSTEE: 1. IDRIS NASIRU AGBOMERE.

OZUEH OGECHUKWU ROSEMARY

MRS OLAWUMI ROSELINE FIKAYO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS OZUEH OGECHUKWU ANSELM, NOW WISHES TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZUEH OGECHUKWU ROSEMARY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FIRST BANK AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BABALOLA ROSELINE FIKAYO NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OLAWUMI ROSELINE FIKAYO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

EZIH DANIEL EMEKA

CHANGE OF NAME AND CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS EMEKA DANIEL NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS EZIH DANIEL EMEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THIS IS TO CERTIFY AND CONFIRM THAT OLUWAKEMISOLA ANJOLAOLUWA AKINSUNLOLA, OLUWAKEMISOLA MOFOLUWASO AKINSUNLOLA AND KEMISOLA ANJOLAOLUWA AKINSUNLOLA REFER AS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYABAMBI ANJOLAOLUWA OLUWAKEMISOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

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

TRUSTEES: 1. DANIEL ERUMU OLUWAPELUMI 2. TUTUWE WEALTH EFE 3. EBEREKPE ISRAEL EKWVEMERENE 4. PETER OTORME ABAIDE 5. MARVELOUS DISSY ORNEREY EBEREKPE. 6. OPUEGEN PRINCE AMINU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAINS THESAME.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS IN OUR SOCIETY.

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

NWUNYEUZUASHA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

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

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OBINNA VICTOR EDEH - CHAIRMAN 2.KELECHI PAULINE OBIKAONU-SECRETARY 3.TOCHUKWU ABEL EDEH-TREASURER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. ARIAGA REGINA CHINEDU 2. OGARABE LOUIS NWABIARIE 3. EJIZU ACHOR AUGUSTINE

TRUSTEES 1, PASTOR EZEKIEL AMOS UMOHEKA 2,MRS ANIEMA EZEKIEL AMOS 3, ENGR,PAUL UKANG UGBUJI 4,MR FALAJA ABIODUN IDOWU.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP LESS THE PRIVILEGED.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND PROVIDE WELFARE SERVICES.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WORLD WIDE

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

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: P.O.OBUTE ESQ O8O35975739

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

BENIN PALM OIL DEALERS ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL VISA CONSULTANTS OF NIGERIA

CHRIST RESURRECTION POWER AND PRAYER OUTREACH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). EKATAH FELICIA OMOFEBA - PRESIDENT (2). IYAMU ROSE MUEGBEYOGHO- VICE PRESIDENT (3). OJO ESTHER SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1). TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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. AFOLABI EMIOLA ADESINA. CHAIRMAN 2. OLAJUMOKE OYINLOLA MICHAEL SECRETARY 3. USMAN ISMAILA 4. OLUSEUN SAMSON AWODELE 5. PATRICIA ONYE CHRISTOPHER 6. IDRIS ALIYU ABDULLAHI 7. OYEWALE OYINLOLA MICHAEL 8.VICTOR OLUSEGUN ADE OWOLABI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:.

1) TO PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AMONGST MEMBERS 2) TO FURTHER UNDERSTANDING AND FOSTER BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION AND THE PUBLIC.

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. DOKUNMU ROTIMI SAMUEL 2. ODEGBARO SURAJUDEEN 3. BIOKU MOSES GBADEWOLE 4. BAMIMEKE OLUWOLE 5 MUDASIRU ADENUGA 6 SAMUEL ADEBISI ADEKANMBI 7 MUSIBAU AYODELE HASSAN 8 ADEWOLE ADEYEMI AKINLOYE 9 OLAYIWOLA JOSEPH OLATUNDE 10 BANTEPA YAKUB AYINDE

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: TRUSTEE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE 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: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SA’AD AHMAD YOUTHS FOUDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990.

GREAT 12 UNIQUE FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF NIGERIA 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: 1. ONYENA VICTOR. - CHAIRMAN 2. ELOCHUKWU SUNDAY 3. OBIAKO CHIMA JONES. - SECRETARY 4. OBICHUKWU KINGSLEY IFEANYI 5. OKAFOR EMMANUEL IFEANYI

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SA’AD UMAR AHMAD 2. BASHIR SA’AD MUHAMMAD 3. SA’AD KABIRU 4. BASHIR FATIMA ABUBAKAR 5. MODIBBO SA’AD HAMMAD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND EMPOWER THE YOUTH 2. TO FOSTER UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS

1.PROPHET EBENEZER OLUWOLE ONI.- GENERAL.OVERSEER 2. ELIZABETH OLUWASEYI ONI 3. OLUWATOSIN ADEGBOLA. - SECRETARY 4. PASTOR FRANCIS YETUNDE MATTHEW

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

COMBINED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION OGUN CHAPTER

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.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA. SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO FOSTER UNITY AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CLUB 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

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We are determined to review demands of CBDs –Ambode Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State Governor,

Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday reiterated his determination to continuously review the dynamic demands of managing Central Business Districts (CBDs) in the state towards making the business environment as conducive as possible.

The governor stated this through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tunji Bello, at the 2017 Stakeholders Forum of the Lagos Island Central Business District, themed: “Revitalization of Central Business Districts for Economic Growth”, held at the Onikan Youth Centre, Lagos.

He stated that this year’s interactive session will review the progress recorded in the implementation of resolutions made at last year’s edition, adding that the government is currently implementing reforms that would deliver an effective intermodal transportation system through a public-private partnership.

In his words, “For the benefit of Lagosians, the present administration’s commitment to the provision of a robust water transportation system would serve as a major boost to the tourism sector of the economy, provide empowerment and job opportunities for many across the State.”

Ambode informed that the government is also making apprecia-

ble progress on the blue line rail, which when completed, would ease movement into the Lagos Island Business District from Okokomaiko and Mile 2 axis.

While maintaining that the BRT system has proved to be a success, especially with the modernization and expansion of bus terminals across the metropolis, he noted that the State government has put in place a community-inspired security infrastructure to synergize with the police and other security agencies with a view to ensuring significant reduction in crime rate across the city.

The governor, therefore, urged all residents to support the neighbourhood Safety Corps with necessary information that will pre-

empt crime as well as lead to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.

He said the Lagos Island Central Business District remains the heartbeat of the State and national economy with the presence of all major financial and non-financial organizations operating in Nigeria, including Conglomerate and Multinational Corporations.

He averred that the Lagos Island District also hosts Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs as well as the various markets resulting in major financial transactions that impact the lives of all residents, stakeholders and the ordinary man on the street.

“I must express my appreciation to you all for the support you have

given to our administration by cooperating with the management of the Office of the Central Business District in the implementation and enforcement of decisions jointly taken at the last interactive Stakeholders Forum in 2016,” he stated.

Speaking earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, gave an assurance that the present administration is keen on developing the Lagos Central Business District to an enviable level much better than its present state.

The occasion attracted members of the State Executive Council and stakeholders in the Central Business Districts.

NEMA workers shut down offices, demand removal of DG HURIWA tasks IGP on Joy Odama, Ozubulu Church attack Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria (ASCSN) and Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), have embarked on an indefinite strike over failure of the management to adhere to public service rules.

The staff of the agency in Abuja and other state office were seen with placard with an inscription such as “Mustapha Maihaja must go”, “Mustapha we are tired of aluta”, “pay our claims or resign”, “enough is enough”.

The other read: “No hazard allowance, no life assurHALIM SIRAJUDEEN ADEROJU

I was formerly known and addressed as GULAM HALIM ALADE SIRAJDN and now wish to be know and addressed as HALIM SIRAJUDEEN ADEROJU. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

JOHN OGBAGIDI OKABA

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

PASTOR ANTHONY ONUOSAH OLISE

I formerly known and addressed as PASTOR ANTHONY OKWUOSA OLISE now wish to be known called and addressed as PASTOR ANTHONY ONUOSAH OLISE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ance cover”, “Who will die next”, “No promotion exercise”, “Give us training it is statutory”, “Maihaja is an electrician, we are humanitarian”.

NEMA headquarters was under lock and key, blocked with NEMA fire fighting trucks.

There were heavy presence of security personnel consisting of mobile police men and members of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corpse (NSCDC) who were heavily armed probably to prevent possible breakdown of law and order.

The Treasurer of ASCSN, Hajiya Hasfat Shuiabu, confirmed the development in a telephone interview.

She explained that the MRS,ADIO OLUBUNMI ESTHER

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS,AJAYI OLUBUNMI ESTHER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS,ADIO OLUBUNMI ESTHER. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

HALIMAT SHADIA FREDRICK

union had written several letters, issued 21, 14, and seven days ultimatum respectively to NEMA over refusal of the agency to pay legitimate claims of deserving staff and refusal of management to review the personal life assurance policy for staff of NEMA. She added that the content of the letters were refusal of management of NEMA to carry out staff annual training and refusal to pay Daily Transport Allowance and other claims to deserving staff.

Shuaibu added that there were monthly unauthorised payments to certain categories of staff using nepotism by the agency management without due process.

GILBERT EDEWOR AITEBE I, formerly known and addressed as GILBERT EDEWOR ANYANGBE AITEBE, now wish to be known and addressed as GILBERT EDEWOR AITEBE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ÏÏÏA pro-democracy and

non-governmental organization, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has alleged that the police high command is in the process of sweeping under the carpets the alleged killing of the 19-yearold female student of Cross Rivers State University, Miss. Joy Odama, by one Alhaji Usman I. Adamu, in Abuja.

Besides, the rights group has condemned the lack of action by the Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, on the well-coordinated attack by gunmen of the Saint Philips Catholic Church Ozubulu, Anambra state on Sunday August 13, 2017.

HURIWA said the Anambra state police command and the office of the Inspector General of Police seems to be colluding to maintain conspiratorial silence on that dastardly crime and fail to embark on any comprehensive investigation into that blood cuddling attack of Worshippers in Ozubulu Anambra state.

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

OYEYEMI OYEWALE JOHN SUNDAY

MRS JOY.O.NNAH

I, formerly known and addressed as KOLAWOLE SUNDAY JOHN TAOFIK, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OYEYEMI OYEWALE JOHN SUNDAY. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS JOY .O. MOSES, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS JOY.O.NNAH. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was mistakenly written as YUSSUF HAMMED on my BVN and bank account spelling error of double SS my correct name is YUSUF AJIBOLA MUHAMMED. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I was formerly known and addressed as Olowookere muyiwa Adedayo and now wish to be know and addressed as Adedayo Ramoni Raimi. All former document remain valid general public take note.

My name was mistakenly written as AUDU YAKUBU on my Access bank instead of AUDU MICHEAL All former documents remain valid general public take note.

ADEDAYO RAMONI RAIMI

In a statement made available to the media and endorsed jointly by the national coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, and the National Media Affairs Director Miss Zainab Yusuf, the Rights group condemned the rapid deterioration of professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force under the current dispensation which has led to the piling up of several unresolved crimes that happened in different parts of Nigeria.

HURIWA lamented that many months after the office of the Inspector General of police told the public that an arrest of the suspected murderer of the 19 year old female student of Cross Rivers State University Miss Joy Odama who died in the premises of the said Alhaji Usman Adamu, the police has systematically embarked on a plot to scuttle the thorough professional investigation and prosecution of the alleged murderer apparently because the suspect allegedly has extensive reach within police hierarchy.

HURIWA affirmed that the

last time the group reached out to the police high command in Abuja about two months ago, the group was informed that the Inspector General of police has sent the file of Alhaji Usman Adamu the suspected murderer of Miss Joy Odama to the director of public prosecution for action.

“We are shocked that the office of the Federal Attorney General has refused to take action to bring the alleged murderer to speedy trial before the competent court of law. Does the office of the Attorney General of the Federation require eternity to prosecute a suspect allegedly linked to the gruesome murder of a young female student or is it because she isn’t a daughter of a chieftain of All Progressives Congress?”

HURIWA recalled that the Nigeria Police had announced on June 28th 2017 that it has arrested Alhaji Usman Adamu, the alleged murder of one Joy Odoma, a 200-level mass communication student of the Cross Rivers State University.

ALBISHARAH CHARITY FOUNDATION The general public is hereby informed that the above mentioned organisation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration as a Non Governmental Organisation under the Company and Allied Matters Act. NAME OF Trustees are: 1. Alhaji Mutiulahi Sambakiy Yahya.

2. Mr. Akanmu Olajide.

3. Ustadh Idress Alafe M. Hashim Aims & Objectives 1. To render charitable services to the downtrodden members of the society in remembrance of our matriach, Late Alhaja Simbiat Ayoni.

2. To sensitize members of the community on the essence of peaceful coexistence and to inculcate habit of environmental cleanliness and orderliness.

3. To partner with other progressive organisations in charting way forward to community sustenance.

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

Signed by: Barr. Alayo Akanbi

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Ecobank MD Vs Police: Court Orders Parties to maintain status quo Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏ

A Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Thursday ordered maintenance of status quo, in a suit filed by Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria Ltd., Mr Charles Kie, against the police, over allegations of intending arrest.

Justice Muslim Hassan, yesterday ordered that status quo be maintained until Kie’s motion on notice for an order of perpetual injunction is heard and determined.

Joined also, are: Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Panti Mr Bolaji Salami and Managing Director of Emirates Fuel Exploration and Production Limited.

The judge ruled on an ex-parte application ar-

gued on Kie’s behalf by his lawyer, A. I. Olawoye.

The lawyer alleged that armed policemen invaded Ecobank’s head office in a bid to arrest Kie. He said: “They were there with a large battalion of officers, scaring customers away. The Managing Director is now scared of moving around freely.”

The lawyer said it was due to the bank’s refusal to transfer $10.5million (about N3.7billion) from the account of a customer, INT Towers Limited, to that of Emirates Fuel Exploration and Production, as ordered by a Lagos Magistrate, Mr W.B. Balogun, in a suit the bank was not a party.

Justice Hassan held: “I have carefully read the application, the affidavit in support, the exhibits attached and the written ad-

dress of learned counsel.

“I am of the view that the interest of justice will be better served if the respondents are put on notice.

“Meanwhile, status quo ante bellum should be maintained pending the determination of the motion on notice.”

Kie had sought the court for an order of interim injunction restraining the respondents or their agents “from harassing, oppressing, detaining, arresting and/or intimidating the applicants or their officers.”

He also prayed the court to restrain the police from “interfering in any way with the personal liberty of the applicants (including Ecobank) or the smooth running of their business in any manner whatsoever that will breach the fundamental

rights of the applicants pending the hearing of the originating motion.”

Olawoye said the application was based on the grounds that the police stormed Ecobank’s headquarters on September 28 to arrest Kie. “His movement has been constrained for fear of being arrested. It has affected his functions as Managing Director of the bank. He cannot move around with his security personnel who are policemen and thus he has been exposed to great security risk considering his position.

“The respondents have continued to harass, oppress and intimidate the applicants by continuous threats to forcefully arrest and detain the first applicant (Kie) in further breach of the applicants’ fundamental rights.

Normalcy returns to airports as ATSSSAN, NUATE suspend warning strike Idu Jude, Abuja

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Normalcy has returned at the airports across Nigerian, following the prompt intervention of the Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, the minister of State for Aviation Hadi Sirika over proposed strike action given by the three Aviation Trade Unions that issued a 15-day ultimatum with effect from October 11, to the federal government.

In a meeting which was attended by heads of relevant aviation agencies, the leaders of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUPAviation Sector) blamed their action on the lack of clear information of the reasons behind the Federal

Government’s decision to concession the Airports.

The meeting which deliberated on all issues raised, particularly what the unions termed “ambiguities” and lack of transparency in the concessioning process, allayed fears that government’s objective would trigger job losses and compound the travails of the workers and retirees.

The Federal Government negotiating team hence explained the good intentions of government, and all the steps taken so far, assured the unions of transparency and adequate representation in the exercise. They were further encouraged to participate actively in the two committees midwife the concessioning which are Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Project Delivery Team (PDT) as their membership was already guaranteed.

Enugu govt posts specialists, consultants to district hospitals Moses Oyediran, Enugu ÏÏÏ Enugu State Government has revealed that it will soon post specialists and consultants to its district hospitals to further improve health-care delivery in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Fintan Ekochin, said this after inspection of some district hospitals within the Enugu North Senatorial zone (Nsukka axis).

Ekochin toured the Enugu Ezike District Hospital, Nsukka District Hospital and on-going United Bank of African (UBA) sponsored Cottage Hospital in Nsukka GRA. He said that the hospitals had massive structures as well as medical equipment, which would greatly assist the higher man-power and professionals to be posted to the hospitals.

“We will put in place the highest professionals especially specialists and consultants since other things needed to make the health sector work is already here.

“Today, we have seen good and tailored structures in

the health facilities as well as first class equipment in them.

“Also, a workforce that is ready and willing to do the job, I have seen and interacted with today,’’ he said.

Ekochin said that some other complaints arising in the hospitals especially the issue of regular electricity power supply would be fixed soon.

“We will collaborate with the works ministry to see how we will off-set the electricity bills of the hospitals through bargaining and installment payments until the entire debts are totally cleared.

“So, the equipment that have not been functional due to no power or those that frequently breakdown due to frequent power interruption would be fixed and functional for the betterment of our people’s health,’’ he said.

He noted that the government would strengthen all district hospitals to further improve on the flagship programme of the government, which is the free maternal, nursing mothers and infant medical service.

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Yemisi Iyiola; Commissioner for Health, Dr. Azeez Adedutan; Acting Executive Secretary, Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Olusola Akande; Managing Director, Ultimate Health, Mr. Lekan Ewenla and others, during an interactive forum with the organised private sector by Oyo State Health Insurance Agency in Ibadan, Oyo State…recently.

Delta presents N298.07bn for 2018 fiscal year Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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The Delta State Government has prevented a budget of N298.07 billion for the 2018 fiscal year, and assured the people of its continued provision of basic infrastructures.

The state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who presented the budget on Thursday at the State House of Assembly, Asaba, described the budget as “hope and consolidation”, with an increase of N3.62 billion compared to the 2017 budget of

N294, 457, 040, 477.

Okowa, who spoke extensively on plans to develop the state, regretted that he had been confronted with environmental challenges including climate change, disclosing that the state government as a result had entered a partnership scheme with the world Bank under the firm NEWMA, and had paid the sum of N500million as mobilization fee to ensure the menace is adequately tackled.

He said that to ensure good atmosphere of the

state government had renovated and constructed a total of 1159 classrooms, adding that this 2018 budget would provide for the successes to tackle the challenges in the state.

He noted that paucity of funds had bane to slow pace development, added that the state government was determined despite its financial challenges to provide the dividends of Democracy for the people, and urged oil company who were yet to relocate back to do so as the state currently breaths air of

conduciveness and peaceful co-existence, especially within the Niger-Delta region.

According to the governor, “over 4, 000 participants are in touch with the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme and the civil service is being repositioned after we have uncovered some ghost workers, the state had when I assumed office as governor over 60, 000, now we have 55, 000, is still on the high side, but we are doing something about the figures through the current biometric process.”

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resident of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF), Ishaku Tikon, on Thursday, says the federation is optimistic that Aruna Quadri will win the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) World Cup. Tikon told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the

NTTF backs Quadri to lift 2017 ITTF World Cup trophy 29-year-old player, ranked number one in Africa was preparing hard for the tournament scheduled from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22 in Liege, Belgium.

Quadri was the first-ever African to reach the quarter-finals of the event in Duesseldorf, Germany in 2014.

Tikon said: “In the last two years the player has improved his skills and has equally created lots of surprises for us in Africa. “He recently won the Polish Open to become the first African to win an ITTF title outside his continent.

“If he can achieve all of these, why will he not face the world number one?

“At the moment, he is in very high spirit and we are giving

him all the necessary support he needs.

“He also has a new coach who will guide him properly. I am sure he will win the title. He can do it,” Tikon added.

Quadri qualified for the championship after beating continental rival Egypt’s Omar Assar in the ITTF Africa Cup earlier in the year.

COPA Lagos: Sand Super Eagles coach laments lack of time for preparations

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ead Coach, Sand Super Eagles Audu Ejo, says he is constrained by time in preparing the team for the upcoming COPA Lagos Beach Soccer competition.

Ejo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that the Sand Super Eagles would need a longer period to prepare to enable them to be at par with their opponents.

“The problem we are having with our preparation for COPA Lagos since last year is that the time to prepare for it is too short.

“Last year our preparation was just like 10 days before the competition, and you know the preparation was bad.

“We are asking for at least a period of one month, or three weeks to prepare because most of other teams like Holland play UEFA beach soccer competitions which keeps them busy and this team is coming to COPA Lagos,’’ he said.

The three-time consecutive winner of the COPA Lagos since its inception in 2011 told NAN that the team would strive to return to its winning ways.

“It has been three years since we last won the trophy.

“I know that by the grace of God we will make our country proud,’’ the coach said.

The 2017 edition of the annual global beach soccer tournament, COPA Lagos, organised by Kinetic Sports will hold from December 8 to December 10 at the Eko Atlantic City.

Unlike in the previous editions, this year’s edition will feature a combination of sports, music, fashion, and celebrity parade to entertain fans.

NFF budgets N6.38bn for 2018

Madjer back to coach Algeria

.Expects N3.32bn from ‘special interventions’

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ormer African Footballer of the Year, Rabah Madjer has been appointed Algeria’s new coach after Spaniard Lucas Alcaraz was fired on Wednesday, the country’s football federation has said.

The 58-year-old returns for a third spell after being away from coaching for more than a decade, working instead as a television analyst.

He was in charge of Algeria from April 1994 to July the following year, and then again for nine matches from July 2001 to May 2002.

His last coaching job was in 2006 at Al Rayyan in Qatar.

As a player, Madjer won the European Cup in 1987, when his cheeky back heel helped FC Porto beat Bayern Munich.

He was crowned Africa’s best player for that year.

Alcaraz departs after failing to reverse Algeria’s fortunes in 2018 World Cup qualifiers, where they are without a win after five matches.

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he 2017 Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, approved the federation’s 2018 budget of N6, 382,500,310, with a budget deficit of N3.32 billion.

According to the assembly’s communiqué

signed by Frank Ilaboya (Chairman) and Ademola Olajire (Secretary), the Congress approved NFF’s Financial Statement for the year 2016 and the 2018 Budget as proposed.

“The Federation’s total budget for year 2018 activities is the sum of N6, 382,500,310, while the guaranteed revenues from sponsors and government subvention is the sum of N3, 062,500,310.

“This has left a shortfall of the sum of N3, 320,000,000, which the Federation has to work to augment through sponsorships and special interventions.’’

The NFF Congress also approved that an ExtraOrdinary General Assembly be convened once the NFF Bill was fully harmonised by the National Assembly.

It pointed out that this was in order to streamline the NFF Statutes along the lines of the new Bill.

The Federation’s highest body also adopted a motion to the effect that future Elective Congresses be moved away from the FIFA World Cup year.

“This is to guarantee stability in the system to prepare the national team for credible participation at the finals, and to avoid the distractions and crises usually associated with the World Cup

year.’’

Furthermore, the NFF General Assembly approved the venue and date of the next NFF Elective Congress, as Katsina and Sept. 30, 2018.

It however noted that this approval was subject to any amendments to the NFF Statutes in view of the upcoming NFF Bill.

The NFF Congress went on to compose new NFF Electoral and NFF Electoral Appeal Committees.

The Electoral Committee has Mohammed Katu, Sani Salawu, S.C.A. Umeha, Olusola Oke, Mohammed Manzo and Mohammed Sanusi as Secretary, while Isong Isang and Mohammed Sambo were placed on standby.

The Electoral Appeal Committee has Abdulhakeem Mustapha, Mojeed Adegbindin, Gbwen Gbejule, with the Secretary to be provided by the NFF Secretariat, and Emma Ochiagha and Mohammed Mala placed on standby.

AGA is attended by the football family’s major stakeholders, who compose the Congress.

These are the Chairmen and Secretaries of the state Football Associations, members of the NFF Executive Committee and representatives of the referees, coaches, players and league bodies.

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Simon Ugwu The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Kacalla Baru, has stated that the Federal Government has mandated the corporation to pursue an aggressive gas development programme to stimulate economic growth in the Country.

Baru made this disclosure recently, in Lagos during a Gas Roundtable Meeting for Chief Executives and Directors levels of the oil and gas companies organized by the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) where he was named the Pioneer Advisory Board Chairman of the association.

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NNPC: Baru promises new initiative on gas development The GMD said the mandate was to ensure that gas infrastructure development is enhanced for gas supply, stressing that this was a critical focus areas in the Federal Government’s 2016-2019 “Big Wins” for the oil and gas Industry as well as in the NNPC’s ‘12 Key Business Focus Areas,’ to grow the industry.

“With the vast Oil and Gas experience entrenched in this Advisory Board and with the passion, I, as the Pioneer Chairman of the NGA Advisory Board have

for gas development, I hereby rededicate myself to the aggressive development of the Nigerian Gas Sector and commit myself and all members of the NGA Advisory Board to do everything possible to achieve the objectives of the Board which align perfectly with NNPC’s key business focus area,” Baru affirmed.

He noted that opportunities at the upstream gas development included the acquisition and operatorship of oil blocks, drilling rig leasing, provision of engi-

neering services, heavy equipment leasing, seismic acquisition and processing, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting, fabrication of pressure vessel, running steel mills and provision of banking/ financing services, etc.

Speaking on opportunities in the midstream of the gas value chain, Baru listed the following as areas that should interest investors: Investment in gas processing facilities, mini Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), floating LNG,

Gas storage facilities, EPC of over 2000km gas pipelines, EPC of gas processing facilities, EPC of gas metering and monitoring system and Fabrication of pipes.

According to him, downstream value chain offered opportunities for investment in LPG bottling and marketing, Investment in gasbased industries (fertilizer, methanol, petrochemicals, CNG stations and conversion workshop), EPC of fertilizer and petrochemical plants, manufacturing of LPG cylinders/accessories.

FG to spend N15bn on mining in 2018 – Fayemi Babajide Okeowo

World Bank’s Team Leader, Engineer Ahmed Olatunji, during a congratulatory meeting with the Ogun State Commissioner for Budget, Ms. Adenrele Adesina on the admission of the state into rural access and agricultural marketing project (RAAMP), in Abeokuta, on Tuesday.

AFC, IFC partner on infrastructure development, others Ganiyu Obaaro BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has, this month, become the 30th member of the Master Cooperation Agreement (MCA) at the World Bank’s Annual Meetings in Washington DC, United States of America.

Created by the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) in 2009, the MCA seeks to enhance cooperation among member development finance institutions (DFIs). Aside to AFC, other MCA signatories include the

UK’s CDC Group, the Netherland’s FMO and Sweden’s Swedfund.

According to a statement by the AFC,” In addition to increased collaboration with other MCA signatories, AFC stands to benefit in several ways through this accession.

This includes an increased deal flow and access to a robust pipeline of project opportunities, increased administrative efficiencies and deal processing, as

well as AFC’s overall enhanced relationship with IFC itself.

President and Chief Executive Officer of AFC, Andrew Alli commented: “AFC has long believed in the efficacy of collaboration in accelerating infrastructure development. It is why we have done so on a number of occasions with sister organizations, including KFW, the German DFI, just last year to finance projects in our core sectors.

In a bid at boost the dwindling revenue from crude oil, the Federal Government has earmarked N15bn for the exploration of solid minerals across the country comes next year.

This is, according to the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, who made this known during the opening session of the second edition of the Nigeria Mining Week ongoing in Abuja.

Nigeria has rich mineral potential. Some of the solid minerals which abound across the 36 states and Abuja, Federal Capital, include coal, gypsum, tin, bauxite, iron ore and limestone.

However, over the years, these minerals have largely remained untapped, as revenues from petroleum resources, which account for over 90% of the nation’s foreign exchange earnings have largely been the focus of the Federal Government.

Now that the FG is determined to diversify its economy with emphasis on other sectors, such as solid minerals and agriculture and meet its statutory obligations to the people, Fayemi said the FG will be giving more concentration on the mining sector to boost the dwindling oil revenue.

However, the Governor of Taraba State, Mr. Darius Isiaku, has also appealed to the government to allow the other tiers of government, where some of these solid minerals are deposited, to be carried along in its mining plans, ahead of next year.

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Experts canvass decentralised grid, renewable energy for power accessibility Simon Ugwu Nigeria’s lingering power sector issues could be addressed with de- centralisation of grid, and increased investment in renewable energy resources, which will see energy consumers have access to electricity directly from Generation companies without recourse to the Transmission companies of Nigeria, (TCN)and the distribution companies of Nigeria (Discos).

Discos and the TCN on load rejection of megawatts of electricmany energy consumers, while also foot dragging Nigeria’s industrialisation pace. But experts insist Nigeria could be out of the woods with de-centralisation of the grids.

“As a lasting solution to this lingering issue, there is need for the power grid in Nigeria to be decentralised. With a decentralised grid, GENCOS do not have to sell their power to customers through TCN and Discos; and the Discos can also be able to directly generate the power their distribution networks can carry,” the Nigerian Campaign Director for Power for All, Ify Malo, said.

She added that there are numerous ways through which this can be achieved, such as through embedded power generation and independent electricity distribution networks, especially using decentralised renewable energy across different technologies from solar, wind, biomass, biogas and geothermal.

She also stated that the practice will also be cheaper for the investors and operators, rather than the current emphasis of grid expansion to serve the entire country.

The decentralisation of the grid would guarantee the liberalisation of the privatised power sector that would allow various states distribute their own power and share the tariff according to their economic strength,while increasing availability of power to consumers.

L-R: Deputy Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Dongara Lot; Group Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria’s Export Group, Chief Ede Dafinone and Director of Export Development and Incentives, Mr. George Enyiekpon, at the stakeholders’ forum on ‘Reviewed Guidelines on Export Expansion Grant Scheme’ in Lagos... recently.

Multinationals partner AfroChampions Club on Africa’s development Ganiyu Obaaro The AfroChampions Initiative has just taken a new step with the official creation of the AfroChampions Club, a new platform to mobilise African multinationals to accelerate the economic integration of the continent.

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Nigeria must mainstream food safety – Ogbeh Simon Ugwu Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has charged farmers and agro-processors dealers to mainstream food safety in its agricultural production, as Nigerians deserve good, safe and quality agro outputs for consumption and to meet world standards and international best practices.

He gave the charge in his key note address at the south west nationwide advocacy on agricultural quality control and standardisa-

tion across the six geopolitical zones which held in Lagos on Wednesday.

“There is no time than now to mainstream food safety into agricultural production, if we want to really diversify our economy using agriculture as veritable tool and have our own share of the export at both regional and international markets. Nigerians also deserve good, safe and quality agro-outputs for consumption and should be globally accepted like their counterparts across the globe” the minister stated.

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At the invitation of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Founder and CEO of the Dangote Group and President of the Club, key business leaders, representing a total of 13 African countries, met in Lagos to attend the inaugural meeting.

A statement signed by AfroChampionsClub said, “High-level personalities, including Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, His Excellency, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, former President of the Republic of South Africa and President of the AfroChampions Initiative, and His Excellency, Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and patron of the initiative, also joined the event.”

Participants at the inaugural meeting have launched two workstreams. The first one focused on gathering recommendations

from various African multinationals on best approaches to achieve the continental free trade area (CFTA). These recommendations will be shared officially with the African Union, which was represented at the meeting

by His Excellency Mr. Albert Muchanga, Commissioner for Trade and Industry.

According to the statement, “Discussions focused on visa waivers and trade facilitation between African states. The second workstream focused on drafting an AfroChampions Charter aimed at defining how African multinationals can best contribute to the development of the continent. By working with the local ecosystems, supporting infrastructure projects, fostering industrialization or helping populations enter the digital era, Af-

rican economic champions can indeed play a strategic role.

“We have chosen to work on issues of interest to all Africans.

The African Free Trade Area will give us the ability to travel and work easily across the continent; it will also foster the creation of regional value chains, integrating SMEs and building capacities in our countries”, said Aliko Dangote. “As for the AfroChampions Charter, it is a commitment

by African multinationals to invest more and better in Africa in those projects with strong economic and social impacts. Our primary responsibility is to give our youth jobs and a future. I was very pleased to hear the consensus on this issue and I expect the Charter to be signed by many of my fellow CEOs in the near future,” he added.

Fresh bailout: TUC charges FG not to release fund until govs pay workers Joy Ekeke The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for telling governors the gospel truth on how he feels about their failure to pay salaries and pensions despite the interventions of the federal government.

The congress also floored some state governors for asking for the release of 50 per cent of the Paris Club loan refund, even when they cannot account for the tranches already released to them.

In a press statement signed by its

National President, Comrade (Dr.) Bobboi Bala Kaigama and Secretary General, Comrade (Barr.) MusaLawal Ozigi, the Labour leaders lamented the plight of workers in the states and the need for urgent attention as many could barely survive.

The statement said, “For us the president Muhammadu Buhari was right when he expressed surprise on how some governors manage to sleep soundly when workers have not been paid their salaries for months. The president even wondered how the workers feed their families; pay their rents and the school fees of their children.”

Comrade Kaigama said that the congress believes the president asked these vital questions because he still has his conscience intact, noting that most of our leaders have sold out their conscience.

Labour said, “They don’t feel our pains neither do their children and cronies. What is N18, 000 (Eighteen thousand naira) when juxtaposed with the prevailing economic realities in the country? It is a pity our governors prefer statues of foreigner to our health, children’s education, job creation and other meaningful activities that help build a strong a society..

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Stories By Motolani Oseni There are indications that the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has tightened liquidity to support the nation’s currency, Naira, through the sales of fresh N98 billion worth in Treasury Bills (TB) securities on Thursday, after it auctioned N133.25bn on Wednesday.

On the other hand, the Naira, as at close of trading activities stabilised at both official and unofficial foreign exchange markets.

The apex bank, on Thursday, sold the 91-day bill at a higher interest rate of 16 percent plus a 196-day bill at 17.81 per cent.

Traders, however, explained

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CBN tightens liquidity through sales of N98bn worth Treasury Bills Ï M ƈƏ Ɛ ƄƈƋƈ Ɔ Ɛ 0 ƌ ƏƊƆƐ that money market has been short of liquidity for more than a week, due to mopping up of the local currency following the recent maturity of some N86bn of treasury securities.

The CBN, on Wednesday, auctioned N133.78bn worth of Treasury bills, as the apex bank offering N32.4bn in three-month paper, N35bn in six-month bill and N66.38bn in one-year note.

The bank issues treasury bills twice a month to help the government to finance its bud-

get deficit, curb money supply growth and provide an avenue for lenders to manage liquidity.

However, at the official segment of the forex market, the Naira, as at close of yesterday trading activities maintained 305.60 to the US Dollar sold on Wednesday. But slightly lower than 305.55 exchanged on Tuesday and Monday, however, weaker than 305.50 sold last Friday.

Also, at the parallel market, nothing changes as the local currency seen at 363 to the Dollar,

the same rate it has been trading since Monday, but slightly gained against the Pound Sterling to close at 474 compared to 475 traded on Wednesday, Tuesday and Monday. Even though, it was flat against the Euro at 425 the same rate it has been selling since Monday.

Although, the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window, recorded changes with the closing rate dropped to 359.75 against an appreciated figure of 358.89 to the dollar record-

ed on Tuesday, before closing at unchanged rate of 360.27 the same price traded on Wednesday, which was stronger than 360.42 exchanged on Tuesday and 360.75 declared on first trading day of the week (Monday).

Even as autonomous FX window, declared depreciated traded volume of #326.03 million against daily turnover of $328.01 million recorded a day earlier and $268.18 million sold on Tuesday, although, better than $167.71 million transacted on Monday.

Fidelity soars at 2017 BusinessDay awards Fidelity Bank Plc has clinched two awards at the recently concluded 2017 BusinessDay Banking Awards.

The bank emerged winner in two categories, beating other nominees and carting away the prize for the ‘Most Improved in Corporate/Investment Banking’ and ‘Best Bank in Mobile Money Services.’

The awards, which was conferred on the bank during an elaborate ceremony in Lagos last weekend, is in utmost recognition of the Bank’s enduring commitment to building a vibrant and sustainable economy through the delivery of innovative financial services to its teeming customers.

In this year’s edition, the award committee, which was made up of eminent industry analysts, and BusinessDay Research and Intelligence Unit (BRIU), meticulously examined the audited annual reports and investors’ presentations of Banks to come up with the nominees and winners.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Bank, Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, pointed out that the awards were a lucid indication that the initiatives being implemented by the lender particularly as it relates to enhancing service delivery are yielding the desired result.

Okonkwo, who was represented by the bank’s Executive Director, Lagos & South-West, Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, promised that the lender would not relent in its efforts to promote the financial inclusion mandate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

“As a bank, our mission is to make financial services easy and accessible to our customers. Digital technologies for us hold an enormous opportunity for greater financial inclusion.

L-R: Executive Director, FBNBank UK ,Tosin Adewuyi, Deputy Managing Director. FirstBank, Gbenga Shobo, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, FirstBank ,Adesola Adeduntan ; Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, FirstBank; Oye Hassan-Odukale, Non-Executive Director, FBHHoldings and Idowu Thompson, Group Head, FirstBank Private Bank, at the Lux Afrique 57th Nigerian Independence Day Dinner, held in London ...recently.

NDIC shines, wins excellence award Temitope Omoniyi The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has been conferred with the Special Recognition and Commendation Award for Excellence in Banking (Public Service) at the Business Day Banking Awards 2017 which was held on October 14, 2017.

In a letter of commendation to the corporation, the awards committee anchored by Business Day Research and Intelligence Unit (BRIU) stated that the NDIC was adjudged as “an outstanding public service provider” with sterling performance which stood high above its peers in effective leadership and accomplishments.

According to the organisers,

the award committee, which was made up of eminent Nigerians, reviewed the pragmatic and tangible transformations which the corporation brought into management and execution of its core mandate including mitigation of corruption, insider abuse as well as containing non-performing loans in the nation’s financial system.

The committee stated that the NDIC “ has also pursued the observance of corporate governance principles in the Nigeria’s financial system,” with declaration that this contribution and other milestone achievements earned the Corporation the public recognition.

While commending the cor-

poration on the feat, the organisers stated that the NDIC had implemented good institutional transformation policies, which had resulted in friendly business environment, expansion of opportunities and a huge contribution towards economic development.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Corporation, NDIC Managing Director & Chief Executive, Alhaji Umaru Ibrahim said the corporation welcomed the award as a challenge to further raise the bar of excellent performance on the discharge of its mandate.

He recalled the rebranding of the corporation in 2013, which gave rise to the overhaul of the its processes, procedures, systems and methods

of operation in line with global best practices in deposit insurance. He expressed delight that Management’s initiatives were paying off with recognitions coming from home and abroad.

It would be recalled that the NDIC, in 2014, won the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) award, as the Best Deposit Insurance Organisation of the Year under Category 2 of the IADI Core Principles on Compliance and International Collaboration.

In 2016, the MD/CE was also re-elected unopposed into the Executive Committee of the IADI for a term of three years in view of his outstanding performance in his first term between 2013 and 2016.

Capital Market B4 Dangote Cement’s Q3 PAT grows by 63.1 % y/y Ï#ƆƅƋƈ Ɔ ƢƢêƾ ü _ƃ_

Dangote Cement Plc is focused on attaining its projections for the 2017 financial year as demonstrated by its recently released third quarter (Q3 ) 2017 financial statement, which showed growth in key performance indices year on year, just as quarter on quarter performances dimmed.

The company in its result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, showed that even as the third quarter 2017 accounting period showed that Profit after tax (PAT) peaked at N49.09billion, indicating year on year (Y/Y) growth by 63.1 per cent.

However, PAT declined by -33.2 per cent on consecutive quarter on quarter basis.

The DCP’s healthy profit after tax was delivered on the back of healthy profit before tax (PBT), which closed the Q3 accounting period at N64.60bn, indicating y/y growth by 171.1 per cent.

However, the PBT reclined q/q by 17.5 per cent.

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Oando Shareholders commend SEC on intervention Stories by Bonny Amadi

Cross- section of shareholders of Oando Plc and capital market experts have lauded the speedy action taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by heeding to request for investigations into the happenings in the company’s management.

The shareholders, on Thursday, expressed that wrong doing will be exposed and adequate sanctions meted out by the culprits, adding that the Nigerian capital market

regulator has maintained a zero tolerant stance to market infringement or unethical market practices.

SEC had, of Wednesday, 18th October, 2017, directed the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) to suspend trading on Oando shares through placing it on technical suspension, pending conclusion of forensic investigation into allegations or unethical practices by the commission in its earlier enquiry.

One of the company’s shareholders, Chief Stephen Ozoloka, lauding SEC’s intervention, and

said that the move by the commission has further strengthened the motivation for the capital market to thrive on zero tolerance for unethical market practices.

According to him, the prompt decision of the commission to halt trading in the shares of Oando, will guide against a possible run on the value of the shares of the company, which would have been detrimental to members of the company, shareholders, equity value and even future and credibility of the market as a whole.

The shareholders emphasized

that SEC’s intervention has reawaken hope and confidence of investors in the market and the apex regulator.

“My hope is that the commission should be careful not to abuse its regulatory role. They should be firmed in taking whatever decision once they conclude with their findings”, he added.

National Coordinator Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Mr. Boniface Okezie, reacting to the development, said the decision would restore investors’ confidence in the capital market.

Stanbic strengthens board Afolabi Adesola

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has further consolidated the strength of its board by the appointment of Mrs. Miannaya Aja Essien, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as an Independent Non-Executive Director.

Her appointment took effect from Wednesday, 27 September, 2017 ,following the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Essien, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as well as a Notary Public, is the Managing Partner and Cofounder of Principles Law Partnership, a firm of legal practitioners, arbitrators and notaries public with offices in Port Harcourt and Lagos.

Her appointment, according to the Chief Executive Stanbic IBTC Bank, Demola Sogunle, is expected to strengthen the board, as the institution implements its growth strategy, while reiterating Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to continually entrenching the highest standards of good corporate governance practices and to ensure that the interests of all its stakeholders are well served.

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Shareholders of Zenith Bank Nigeria Plc may have started looking up for a resounding dividend for the 2017 financial year, as the company commits to meeting or surpassing its 2017 target.

Zenith bank’s third quarter result for the period ended 30th September, 2017, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, showed mixed performances , while the bank’s nine

Zenith Bank reports 29.1% PAT 9 months’ growth months report emerged bullish.

For the nine months period, Profit after tax (PAT) peaked at N129.24billion, indicating 29.1 per cent y/y growth. Nine months’ gross earnings closed at N531.27bn, reflecting 39.7 per cent y/y growth, while profit before tax of N152.55bn showed 25.8 per cent

Lafarge Africa registers 60bn CP programme with FMDQ Lafarge Africa Plc has issued a N60 billion commercial paper (CP) to raise funds for short- term obligations and to authenticate the CP programme, the FMDQ Securities Exchange board listing, markets and technology committee has approved the registration of the CP Programme, to its platform.

The FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange or the OTC Exchange, in maintaining its support for the de-

velopment of the Nigerian debt capital markets (DCM),deploys its platform, amongst others, to enhance the registration, listing, quotation and trading of debt securities in the Nigerian financial market.

In this regard, the FMDQ Board Listings, Markets and Technology Committee, on Wednesday, 18th October 2017, approved the registration of the Lafarge Africa Paper Programme (the Lafarge

CP Programme), to the platform of the OTC Exchange.

With the CP programme registration, Lafarge will be able to easily raise short-term finance from the DCM, within the programme limit, to support its business operations as at when required in the future. This is well in line with FMDQ’s aspiration to support institutional growth and stimulate continuous development of the Nigerian economy at large.

y/y advancement.

However, Zenith Bank’s Q3 2017 results showed low single digit y/y declines in both PBT and PAT. Profit before provisions of N114bn revealed a greater decline of -8 per cent y/y, provisions and opex lines proved significant, as it helped limit the decline on the PBT line.

Both revenue lines contributed to the decline in profit before provisions: while funding income was flattish, non-interest income declined -16 per cent y/y.

Also on a q/q basis, because of base effects again, the bank recorded a marked fall of -42% q/q for non-interest income.

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TITLE: A Game-Changing Plan Oraimo to curb fake phone accessories in Nigerian market King Oluwaseyi Head, Marketing/PR/Content AFMOBI GROUP Over the years, Nigeria has seen the influx of several mobile accessories into the Nigeria market. This has led to the proliferation of sub-standard products into the country.

The media has been awash of stories of death and injuries caused by the used of sub-standard mobile accessories in the country.

However, the entry of Oraimo into the accessory market in Nigeria will no doubt help to sanitize an industry that need so much cleansing.

According to a March 2016 report by Businessinsider.com publication, “Cheap chargers and batteries aren’t properly built, nor are they certified by any reputable organization. And they can explode, catch fire, destroy your smartphone, and even injure you.”

On 10 April 2015, the Dailymail.co.uk ran a story of how a 12-yearold boy was seriously injured when his phone exploded while it was charging. The phone felt hot and then blew up in his face, exposing part of his jawbone and embedding fragments in his arms and legs.

He underwent emergency surgery before he was sent to the burns unit and onto the plastic surgery inpatient department. Only last year, a power bank exploded burning down a building in Kenya.

QR Code Verification With a bar code at the back of its accessories, buyers can easily check the authencity of the product they are buying through a quick scan.

Verification Number At the back of all Oraimo accessories is a 16 digit code.

Users only need to visit its website, www.oraimo.com and input the 16 digit code by clicking on the Authentication page to reveal if they have bought a genuine Oraimo product.

This is the unfortunate things many people have faced while using sub-standard mobile accessories in the country.

According to a Guardian publication 95 per cent of phone accessories in the market today in Nigeria are substandard.

There is still a long way to go to sensitive Nigerians on the dangers of use of sub-standard mobile accessories.

For Oraimo the focus is on producing the highest quality mobile accessories for Nigerians that meet all quality requirements by the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).

One way Oraimo is ensuring quality of its accessories is through product authentication. This it has achieved through two means;

As the official licensed accessory brand for popular phone brands such as Tecno, Infinix and Itel, buyers of Oraimo accessories can rest assured of buying only the highest quality accessory that wouldn’t break down easily.

What makes Oraimo accessories more attractive is its affordability. By combining affordability with quality, Oraimo has been able to answer the needs of every Nigeria when it comes to accessory.

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Stories by Ebere Chibuzor Late Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whose statue was unveiled in Lagos last week, has added another dimension to tourism promotion and how to honour a legend.

Since the unveiling of the statue in Ikeja, Nigeria’s economic heartbeat, the area has been drawing Lagosians and people across the world who come their to admire it.

Indeed, desirous to promote tourism, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State Governor unveiled the statue in honor of music legend.

Termed: ‘The Liberation Statue,’ it was brought to life by a Nigerian artist, Abolore Sobayo, who used fibre glass to design the golden headless effigy of the legend with its handless arms raised into the sky.

The statue is part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of Fela, who died in Lagos in 1997.

“This artwork was created as a form of respect and remembrance to this legend; what he stood for and fought for with his music; his mythology; struggle for freedom; fight for human dignity; social consciousness; courage and Pan-Africanism,” the governor said.

“Today, we celebrate a man who voluntarily turned his back on a life of comfort and privilege, and took up his saxophone as a weapon to fight for the liberation of our people from neo-colonialism and bad governance,” he added.

Also,Fela’s daughter, Yeni Kuti expressed gratitude to the governor and the artist for respecting the wishes of

Fela’s statue: Honouring legend, promoting tourism

her father who hated statues by designing a headless and handless effigy.

She said,“The artist has said it is a spirit and when Fela was alive, he hated statues and so I think this effigy is a good representation of what Fela would have wanted because he did not like statues and that is why at the Museum you will notice that there is no statue of Fela.”

The ceremony ended at the New Afrika Shrine where the popular annual Felabration Festival, held in

Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s honour came to an end.

Fela was sent to London in 1958 to study medicine, but diverted to music at the Trinity College of Music, where he formed the band, Koola Lobitos.

He later married in 1960; and moved to Nigeria in 1963 where he trained as a radio producer for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation.

The trumpeter re-formed his band in Nigeria, which played a Jazz and Ghanaian Highlife fusion.

Fela moved to Ghana in 1967 where he named his musical fusion Afrobeat.

The band played in the United States for months where Fela was attracted to the Black Power movement.

The band, which was renamed: The Afrika ’70 upon return to Nigeria, recorded music about social issues from the regular love songs.

Fela formed the Kalakuta Republic community, which had a recording studio and served as a home for band members and other musi-

cians.

He further opened the Afro-Spot nightclub which was later renamed Afrika Shrine where he regularly performed and promoted the African traditional religion of the Yoruba ethnicity.

He changed his name to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, started singing in pidgin English and declared his Kalakuta Republic independent from Nigeria.

Fela became popular among the Nigerian public and unpopular with the gov-

Africa: Nigeria denies approving ‘Visa on Arrival’ for all Africans despite notice to AU The Federal Government has denied it has decided to start issuing visas on arrival for all Africans.

The Deputy Chairman of the African Union, Kwesi Quartey, was reported to have broken the news in Addis Ababa in a Facebook post.

He praised the action as a “laudable move towards Africa’s integration agenda.”

The AU’s political affairs office said in a tweet that Nigeria announced the action at a retreat for permanent representatives.

A spokeswoman for the AU chairperson, Ebba Kalondo, was also reported to have said they were waiting for details

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from Nigeria as the news was “announced verbally with no formal communication.”

Contacted yesterday, Information Minister Lai Mohammed asked for time to confirm from the appropriate quarters.

He later sent a text message that no such decision was in place.

The AU has advocated for a “single African passport” that aims to improve intra-African trade and has called for “the abolishment of visa requirements for all African citizens in all African countries by 2018.”

Africans need visas to travel to 55 per cent of the continent, according to AU figures. Ac-

cording to the African Development Bank’s 2017 Africa Visa Openness Report, Africans can get a visa on arrival in just 24 per cent of other African countries, while North Americans, for example, have easier travel access on the continent.

“Free movement on the continent would entail the implementation of continent-wide visa-free regimes including issuance of visas at ports of entry for Africans,” the AU suggested in February.

“Already Ghana, Rwanda, Mauritius and the Seychelles issue visas on arrival to all African passport holders”, the AU’s Quartey has said.

In 2016, the electronic African Union Passport was launched and issued to heads of state and governments, with the goal of expanding it to citizens.

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ernment at the time which ordered raids on his community. He was beaten, arrested, home, records and instruments torched among others.

His popular song, Zombie, which was released in 1977, created a lot of buzz and notoriety against the ruling governments in West Africa.

Meanwhile, his eldest son, Femi Kuti, has maintained and managed his father’s Afrika Shrine where concerts and musical activities are held almost daily.

Property B7 Stories by Babajide Okeowo In a bid at putting a stop to quackery in the real estate sector in Nigeria, The Estate, Rent, and Commission Agents Association of Nigeria (ERCAAN), has warned those who have no genuine intention for the profession to stay clear of the practice rather than constituting a menace to its growth.”This is even as the association called on the government to review the Land Use Act as this would help to improve real estate business in Lagos and Nigeria at large The association made the call at the Lagos State Chapter’s 21 An-

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How to put an end to quackery in real estate - ERCAAN nual Conference 2017, with the theme celebrating the 50 years of real estate business in Lagos State, held in Ikeja recently.

According to the Lagos state Chapter Chairman of the association, Godwin Alenkhe ‘the real estate environment is now polluted with all sort of people who lacked basic training and knowledge of the profession, saying that the

time has come for the association to find a lasting solution to the issue’.

Alenkhe stated further that ERCAAN totally agrees with government policies by encouraging members to obtain real estate business licenses, establish offices and go for regular training to update their skills professionally to be at par with global best practices.

Also speaking at the conference, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), United Auction House Limited, Dr. Jogun Onabanjo, who spoke on the impact of the auctioneering on real estate business, said training an auctioneer would help those who are into real estate business to sell more property.

He also appealed to the Lagos State government to as a

matter of urgency adopt the statutory law of real estate as it was established in the Lagos State Agency Authority and all other matters.

It would be recalled that ERCAAN was set up to tackle the menace of quackery in the real estate sector of the country which has mitigated against the growth of the sector.

Experts canvass different approach to housing financing Experts in the real estate sector in Nigeria have called for a different approach from the existing conventional housing finance to cooperative and sustainable mortgage financing culture which will boost inclusive housing.

They made the call at the Lagos Development Envision Lab (LAGDEL) hosted by the Arctic Infrastructure and the Heinrich Boll Stiftung Nigeria in which young professionals in the built environment and youth from different lowincome communities in Lagos were pre-selected.

Leading the call at the event, which also brought together community groups and professionals under the same knowledge platform, project director, AI, Mr. Lookman Oshodi underscored the relevance of the programme to the future governance, administration, and management of large city like Lagos by bringing youth from different background together to review common challenges and predict future of the city.

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He said the programme was conceptualized to close the huge gap observed in the human capacity to effect development changes that could respond to the needs of most of the residents while modeling different development scenarios for the city of Lagos in the next 15 to 20 years.

According to him, the Lab focused on “Housing in the Larger Development of Lagos”. The four-day residency training programme brought together selected talented youth from informal settlements with young professionals from the built environment to share knowledge on the fundamental problems and alternative development strategies for the city of Lagos.

The Master’s Students of the Department of Architecture, Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, Stuttgart, Germany joined the youth in the programme.

In his remark, Mrs. Monika Umunna of Heinrich Boll Stiftung Nigeria outlined inclusive housing approach for the city of Lagos as one of the recommendations of the Lab.

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FHA set to develop FESTAC Phase II Ïj ƗƆƋƈƒƆƏ ƢǀƠè ƠƠƠ ƌƆ Barring any lastminute change, The New FESTAC Property Development Company Limited (NFPDCL), in conjunction with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Southwest Zone, have concluded plans to commence the development of the FESTAC Phase 2 Project in FESTAC Town, Lagos.

The project upon completion is expected to develop 350,000 homes, a feat the Executive Vice Chairman of NFPDCL Isaac Chuks said would be a fantastic help to Lagos in view of bridging the housing deficit gap in the state.

“The city will be unique because of its proximity to the rail projects from Badagry, there will also

be a road linking it from Ikeja airport, a kindergarten and secondary schools will be established, including a proposed university, which will afford children to start and complete their educational career within the city.

He assured that the firm has done all the necessary groundwork to kickstart the project, including taking care of the issue of the land grabbers (Omo onile), Chuks revealed that the major off-takers are groups coming from South Africa, Egypt, United Kingdom and China, among other countries.

These foreign investors, he explained, will buy and develop the land, just as a German and Swiss firm has also indicated interest

in building Disney Island, on more than 40 hectares of land space within the city.

The company secretary, Mr. Odein Ajumogobia, of Ajumogobia & Okeke, a firm of legal practitioners, described the project as “a mixed development,” in a new city concept, which he said is comparable to EKO Atlantic City in Victoria Island axis of Lagos.

Ajumogobia, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, said the timing for the project was perfect because of the new Badagry Express Way being built, which he said would open up the area.

The marketing consultant to the project, and founding partner, M.I. Okoro and Associates, an

Estate management firm, Mr. Meckson Okoro, said: “The only way we can engage the Artisans is when the government encourages massive investment in housing development because housing development ensures that all kind of skilled and unskilled labours are fully engaged.

He expressed optimism that by the time the project is completed, it will bring a good return on investment.”

The president of BETONIQ JV Nigeria Ltd, one of the companies providing the technical support for the project, Air Vice Marshal Monday Morgan (retd) expressed optimism that the project will reduce the number of housing deficit in the country.

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Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Music is still on the front burner for me –D’banj Why did you establish CREAM platform?

CREAM platform was established to harness genuine creative talents across the genres of entertainment, arts and entrepreneurship in all the states of Nigeria. The platform is not designed to sign the winners but market their content. To this end, we will collaborate with record labels to sign these talents. So, you can call CREAM the Google of African talents.

I agreed to become an ambassador of Bank of Industry because they told me that they wanted to help structure and better monetise the creative industry. At the time, they did not understand how we (entertainers) ran our business. That was when I started Koko Garri and they gave us a loan of N50 million to start CREAM platform. And we were able to pay them back in six months and this was possible because in three months we had over three million subscribers. It really surpassed my expectations.

Two months ago on your Instagram page you announced that your CREAM platform is worth $130 million. Do you To answer your question the platform was valued by KPMG nine months into the launch for 130 million dollars.

Honestly I was surprised, since this is a platform, which we just launched, and an idea that God gave us with a wonderful team we put together. For it to be valued over 1 million dollars is a wonderful thing and to answer your question, has it changed? I think it has. We have had so much potential and investments and all and even expansion into other countries and offers are coming. I believe next time we sit here and talk about valuation I think the platform will be worth much more.

Tell us more about your interests in agriculture?

We launched the agriculture project in 2014 and this opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities in this sector. I am proud to tell you that I opened my own Koko Garri processing plant where we can process cassava into Garri in Sagamu last year.

We are also trying to expand and I am happy with that my investment in agriculture has been on autopilot. Koko Garri is here to stay and when we want to expand we will be able to meet up with the demands of the public. Going into business and focusing on the showbiz angle of my career at the time I did, has been my greatest decision. My best career decision want to mention names but I know that everyone understands

money on the CREAM platform may affect your music career negatively? brands that can take them on t road trips. It will be reminiscent of what Nigerian Breweries did for me in 2004 with Star trek that

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put me on the world map. People ask me what I stand for talents and I am proud to say I can see myself rendering help to more with support from our partners.

Some persons believe that the CREAM platform is a scam?

I think you can answer that question yourself because I have laid the facts for you. With the large and unexpected enough mentors to coach those who wanted to do music.

We also realised after the second month that some of the for them. With a great song and a great video, some of them still needed to pay bills. We also realised that people who support for their businesses. This was why we introduced the lottery side of the business. So, every month, we have two play to win between N50, 000 and N1 million monthly. We have had more entries and participants than ever before. The lottery side has been great other than the fact that some of the winners are scared. They think it is a scam. But we have been trying to convince them that it is a genuine venture. And we are trying to streamline the process such that people do not need to come to Lagos to collect their cheques.

How have you being able to manage your business and personal life?

When I wear my glasses, I am Dbanj. When I remove the

called a private life. I have had my fair share of being in the public eye, coming under public scrutiny and exposing myself to the public. Sometimes I tell people that in the daytime I am Daniel; at night when I go out for my shows I am Dbanj.

My business side is Daniel while my entertainment side is Dbanj. I just keep staying focused. Whatever I do not want the public to know, I try and keep it away from them.

With your busy career do you create time for your wife?

I think my wife is in the best position to answer your the ones who are making my business boom. Like I said, I am a married man and right now I am focused on the creation of wealth for the future. By so doing, my son, Daniel, can see some visible wealth on the table in future.

Music is still on the front burner for me. Recall I released my latest album, King Don Come” in August. The project is my fourth solo studio album since I came into limelight 12

years ago. At the same time, I think that most artistes focus more on the creative side of showbiz than the business angle.

Nigerian music industry needs more talented managers and business craftsmen, who know how to monetise contents and brand artistes. Musicians must endeavour to hire mangers that will manage their brands and turn N1 million into N10 million .You will agree with me that almost every family in Nigeria has a show man, a talented act, but what we need right now are resourceful brand managers and management companies to structure our industry so that artistes can make money out of their crafts. The business aspect of the Nigerian entertainment industry has not been given adequate attention.

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Kayode Amusan delved Energy tycoon, Kola Karim’s new huge deal into lotto business To some politician they eat and breathe politics with no second address. But for Hon Kayode Jelili Amusan, businessman and former member of the house of representative, he is an entrepreneur with interest in auto dealership, construction, prosperities and hotel. Some might say, he reached the peak of his political career when he was elected into the house of representative to represent his people of Obafemi Owode/Odeda/Abeokuta North consistency. But that could be further from the truth. He believes there is time for everything and since 2011 when he lost the ticket to return to the house, he has not abandoned serving his people but with the focus more on his business which nearly suffered neglect while he was in national assembly in Abuja However, in expanding his scope of investment and to help bridge the unemployment gap, Amusan has ventures into the Nigeria bourgeoning multi-billion naira gaming industry.

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Temidayo Orisadare celebrates wife in style

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Striking momentous deal is gradually becoming the second nature of the unassuming billionaire mogul, Kola Karim.

In 2012, with the swagger of a Energy International swept up former Shell assets to join the upstream revolution. It was that deal that got many to pay attention to this stylish and dandy quiet wealthy dude who has been

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The CEO OF ST & T Hotel Baruwa Ipaja, Temidayo Orisadare recently threw a lavish party for his beautiful wife to celebrate her birthday. Coming weeks after he himself celebrated his birthday, the hugely build Ondo State born business man could not but thank God for adding another year to his wife barely weeks after he celebrated his own . “It is always a privilege to have such an honour celebrating your wife birthday

weeks after yours. I give God the glory” though the party was witnessed and attended by socialites within Lagos and its environs but Dayo whose Hotel is one of the best in the area did not read meaning to that “I know I am socialites so if I have a party and socialites comes around it tells you the kind of person I am “at the party guests were entertained by portable who is doubled as “Small Commander Obey”

Shoreline Power, a subsidiary of Shoreline Energy took a 75 per cent stake in Gasland Company Limited, who had been granted the Lekki gas distribution franchise by the former Nigerian Gas Company (NGC). The Lekki franchise gives exclusive rights to distribute and sell gas in the Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, and Epe areas of Lagos. So, early this week, Kola activated the commencement of the real deal as his Shoreline Energy and The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) signed an agreement to explore opportunities to buy, market, distribute and sell natural gas to consumers and companies in the Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, and Epe areas of Lagos. The partnership, it is said, the Nigerian domestic gas market

to companies and households in Lagos.

Kola, the 48-year-old member players, who owns a townhouse in Kensington, London as well as properties in Windsor, Nigeria and South Africa, alongside his younger trading company into a big player in the oil and construction sectors, shuttles between Nigeria and the western world frequently. He is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Costain (West Africa) plc, Nigerian Ropes plc, and serves as director in seven other companies including Ecobank Nigeria Plc, Schlumberger Testing & Production Services Nigeria Ltd, Trans Amadi Facilities Ltd, Grange Education Ltd and African Eagles Plc. A couple of years ago, Kola, a patron for African Art and a fearsome member of Lagos Polo team, was named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. In 2014 he was listed as one of the 10 Most Powerful Men his wife, Funke Karim, caters for underprivileged kids in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The aim is to support education and vocational development with a focus on entrepreneurship.

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Charles Aigbe’s giant stride Mention his name, Charles Aigbe to a media practitioner and what you and renowned banker whose ability to transform United Bank for Africa has opened doors for him in ing sector, Fidelity Bank PLC. Call him an industrialist and a very dynamic brilliant public relation of-

Kiki steps out from the shell ber 2 family is in a happy mood is like stating the obvious. The good news however is that, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osin-

daughter who have venture into beauty business.

Meanwhile, not many people knew that, the 24 years old Kiki is a Business Management graduate from Aston University.

Africa, a beauty company, is a woman with a determined spirit and a clear vision for what she wants to achieve as a budding entrepreneur.

She opened her beauty enter-

far from the truth as the humble personality believes in teamwork. Ever

September 9, 2017 in Abuja and one of her reasons according to her is to support young people wanting to get into the beauty industry by offering free training

as the corporate head, Fidelity Bank, the softspoken young sharp we scooped as recorded sigCharles Aigbe

young people wanting to become beauty practitioners.

has helped the company in so many ways.

Nollywood actor, Mr. Ibu, plans film on xenophobia Popular Nollywood actor, Mr. John Okafor, says he is planning to shoot a movie highlighting the evils of xenophobia.

Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, that majority of the actors would be South Africans while others would be drawn from Nigeria, Liberia, Kenya, Ghana and Botswana.

He said that the script of the movie was being written by some gifted writers while planning and pre-production had commenced.

“I have plans to shoot a mainly South African actors who will work with others from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya and Botswana.

“What I want to achieve in the movie is to turn the table around and help in promothe said.

Okafor also said that the tions in South Africa, Kenya and Botswana.

“The pre-production is on now. The scripting is also on.

When I return to Nigeria, we will meet with the directors and technical crew to discuss

the effects of the plot.

“When the plot impacts on our thinking, then we would have achieved something,” he said.

The actor said the next phase would be to visit the concerned countries for auditions to determine those eliOkafor said that Nollywood movie industry was still growing and would achieve set targets.

He also said he had done more than 300

movies since his debut in December, 1978.

President, Nigeria Union in South Africa, Mr. Adetola Olubajo, said the body would partner with Okafor on a social cohesion programme.

“We are planning a programme aimed at creating synergy and social cohesion between Nigeria and South Africa.

“It will take place next year and we want Okafor to be part of it,” he said.

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After resigning from Etisalat, Hakeem Belo-Osagie has cause to celebrate

Hakeem Belo-Osagie

Belo-Osagie the former chairman of Etisalat, now 9Mobile is presently in a joyful mood after he encountered challenges in the business world recently.

Now, the boardroom guru is leaving his past experience with one of the telecommunication giant behind him as his daughter got married.

Hakeem and his wife, Myma were looking attractive and impressive penultimate weekend as proud parents when their beautiful daughter, Adesuwa, got married in the traditional way

to her heartthrob, Temitope Adesegun Adekoya, the grandchild of founder of famous Adebowale Electronics.

The wedding ceremony which held at a popular event centre in Lekki, Lagos was nothing short of a soiree worthy of a personality like Hakeem Belo-Osagie as everything one could notice indicatThe roll call of attendees had the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibajo, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai to mention a few, as guests that spiced up the glamourous event.

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Genevieve Nnaji’s confusion status

I married the man of my dream –Adeife

Genevieve

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When Adeshina Ogunkoya preached unity!

Society Gist L5

By Esther Taiwo

Teen L6

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 20, 2017

Tips for parents in building good relationship with teens Mutiat Alli

There are several reasons why a good relationship is important in keeping teens safe and healthy. If we the parent is close to our

There are many ways to improve the relationship between us and our teens; Keep in Touch even when everything is going smoothly. We can let our teens know ing in touch regularly with our teens is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Teens feel their parents care about

Spend Time Together.

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drive to the store together. Your teen will notice if you make time.

Keep Promises. keep them if at all possible. When we are unable to keep our promBe Real With Our Teens. need to talk with our teens about it. We need to tell them that we truly concerned about their well-being. We also need to be courteword. This is an important part of gaining trust and respect. If we and helping out in small ways go a long way to show how much we

The most important qualities of a good relationship are;

Be Thoughtful. marked with a gift or special activity. We just have to let our teens

Recognize Special Efforts.

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kind to someone.

Tell Them We Care. take the time to tell them? We need to tell our teens how much we

Director: Foluke Daramola Salako Be Supportive.

Year of release: January 2017 they still need ourtime: support. We need to listen to them sympathetiRunning 3hrs. cally.

The movie cobweb is aSometimes true life story of a in young Avoid Hurtful Teasing. we tease a wayboy that Sam puts (Uti Nwachukwu) who has the desire to be a musician in future a person down. We can avoid teasing our children this way espebut his father Akiga ( Funsho Adeolu) was not in support of cially in front of others. It really hurts. did not want him to end up (uneducated) like him. He never Use Humor and Lighten Up. and be willing to poke fun at ourselves at times. Joking around en-

courages a positive relationship.

We must accept

their efforts and strengths. with their parents.

Parenting teenagers has rewards and challenges. As our kids recognize these strengths and let our teens know it.

Involve Our Teens parents we must help our kids set boundaries and live with rules. aries and rules are.

them as we did when they were small children. They still need us to ment and happiness through our relationships with them.

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Babalola Mujeeb

Album review:

Simisola ‘Simi preaches originality and firmness in new album’ easily go. name, Simi has proven she is no stranger in the Nigerian music industry. She won the heart of her music lovers through her joint lover who brings back the memories she never had intentions of reminiscing. The returnee lover comes back calling to take her Simi released her latest studio album titled “Simisola” on 8th back, but she remains adamant asking questions “why did you come back?” In a voice full of sadness & disappointment. includes remind me, Joromi (which is currently trending on TV While in “original baby”, simi preaches originality using lyrics stations), Aimasiko, complete me, gone for good, original baby, Omo contentment. question and tiff).

Weeks before the release of this highly anticipated album, and move on with her life. In the song her lover starts by using the single, Joromi was released to salivate the appetite of her pseudonyms such as panel beater to save her concubines music lovers.

The only guest artist in the album is Adekunle Gold, the pickup “Take me back” is the only collabo track in the album featuring singer who tendered his vocals on the track “take me back”. The Adekunle Gold. Here they settled a relationship misunderstanding, the persona apologise to her lover who she address as Kunle Oscar, Seyikeyz, Sess and Vtek, instruments from Fiokee, using lyrics like “take me back”, “Shakara is over” assuring him Alaba, Dami and Ayo, while mixing and mastering credits goes to simi and Vtek.

The album also strays from love and touches the Yoruba Simi focuses on love in some tracks in the album. She values and virtues by the track “Aimasiko” a sample work of the played the role of wooing a man in the Joromi video where she eventually got his attention. to have faith and also believe in God, adding that everything in about a woman who is helplessly in love using strong lyrics like pleasure is the highest good thing in Lagos life. Anyone who faith without believe”, to convey how deep the love thing can resides in Lagos will be familiar with the custom and culture of

Mutiat Alli

Movie review

Warcraft: Two worlds, one home; a war for peace and survival The movie Warcraft, tells us about a peaceful realm of the city of Azeroth which stands on the of invaders. Looking to escape from his dying world.

The Orc warriors are giants from another world, world. The main act Durotan is a man of integrity and a leader of a tribe who only wants his tribe to live peacefully wherever they went. His wife was pregnant when they decided to migrate to another world where she bore a male child.

this army of giants.

Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. also tells us to believe in ourselves and not let grief

to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. was left by the river bank while the mother saved organizes the Orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. The use of black magic which claims the life of humans as a fuel to make it stronger is used to build a portal which transports them from their world to the other.

As the portal opens, The Orc Army faces destruction while the other faces Extinction. In this War for survival, we are shown the will power of the

Evil where his father left off.

Metzen, directed by Duncan Jones, produced by Fimmel, Paula Patton,

Relationship L8

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, October 20, 2017

The good ones are gone: A bachelor’s search for companion When we were growing up, my grandpa while looking at his wife would smile and then would ask us to pray for a good life partner. We were too young to understand but we loved the smiles they shared.

Nearly two decades later, we are living to understand had even fasted for his suggestion then. Especially now that we seem to be in trouble even understanding what long term happiness is in a relationship. In this age, people are used, things are loved, egos are treasured and happiness is rare.

Living life as a partial or full Lagos bachelor with little enhancements (like a small crib and a car) has a way of showing people life from different angles.

For one, your clique is improved and your lifestyle is merely overrated. For sure, the girls are fresher and the boys are doper. As long as you are living it up and

one cares about how happy you are after all. With all these about the city, the lives on this deceitful lane two facts that the old man told us.

Firstly, we all hope for the best but we are constrained to choose only from the available especially in skirts adventures than what they were being offered at home. Good ones were gone from the According to what the old man explained, there are time parents shamelessly started to depend on three type of humans in mating (the good ones, the daughters for monthly survival. In fact, the good normal ones and the abnormal ones). Let me explain were gone from the period when feelings and that a bit. relationships became monetized.

The good ones are those type my grandpa took time to smile about. They treat their relationship like better. For the singles, Normal is like pleading with to heaven. They nurtured it. Like our grannies, the nature to be at least fair with you after having the way they managed their relationships and marriages make us believe storybooks happy ending tales. to be involved but deep inside you, craving to be, struggles internally and maintain happy faces to the rest of the world.

Normal is like the middle point of everything. Warri no win, warri no lose, kpatakpata na draw kind of tear more pieces of you apart. This is normal. relationship people.

Normal to the married is seeking to, at least to be permit me to leave it this way for simplicity because I lack the exact English word in exchange of what he said.

Second and most importantly, the city lane has opened my eyes to the fact that the good ones (both boys and girls) are gone and even normals are a big

dirty) were the new normal now before she talked herself to anger. She concluded by pointing that perhaps clothes should be given to animals since they will wear it better than humans.

Good is rare and normal is scarce. When a friend did well to have almost clocked two years contrary to her believe it will only survive for a year or less.

Her point to me, made marriage seem like a JAMB score which is only useful in one year and thus invalid in the next admission year. Is this the norm now and should it be? neighbour with so many funny acts. They claimed their relationship was complex. In their good times, they display all kinds of sexual profanity on the street and in their bad times, they were busy violently getting blood out of each other.

Again, they will always say their love life is bad ass complex. Perhaps the bad ass complexity can be explained in how a married woman will come home super drunk in week days, not minding the fact that the children should be prepared for school early the next morning. Maybe bad ass complexity explains why the husband never had class in the type of skirts he pursued. Whatever the case, this

treatment and security.

Good are rare, so we are having everybody wishing to settle for normal. In the absence of good, we only pray for normal these days and those normal too are fast becoming an endangered specie. Our liberties that were supposed to open good ones are almost gone and normals are greatly doors to self-enlightenment and discoveries are desired. becoming windows to our own doom. We openly bad times than good times and when they do, the area was turned into a war zone with words and understanding of his sayings, I want to relate his and boys we heard in stories can be restored after prediction or fear to our present state and even future and this is the stage most of us are, ranging from problems. to which they are supposed to be raised and relationships to marriages. maintained.

We must accept the fact that if truly the good for excuses to not be committed) will tell you that the Talking about how we crave for even normal these ones are almost gone and the normal ones will good ones you seek have been too rare for a while days; the other day, I mistakenly left the TV on one soon be threatened, we collectively caused it. We now that these days people fast and pray for the of these Nigerian music channels for an aunt and replaced human disciplines with other things, the left to attend to some things. When I got back, she If we are truthful to our generation, then we know duties and now we are paying for it. The Reviewer the good ones were gone from when the gentlemen at least tell their children to be normal and or at is not giving marriage counselling but thinks we could no longer win ladies with acts of gentleness least wear normal clothes. When I told her that treated wrongly. Good ones were gone the moment wait for me to tell her the bum shorts (or pants folks made it work then but I sure do know that it good girls could no longer keep their men because was based on family structure that were laid as on the waist (plus tattoos that were too dark and foundation for day to day operation.