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MPC: Anxiety as uncertainty faces financial stakeholders, manufacturers

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expectations have continued to rise over the likely outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as it begins its last for the year, between today and tomorrow 20th and 21st of November, 2017.

This is because there have been pressures from different financial stakeholders seeking for re-

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duction of the MPR from its current of 14 per cent. But the CBN had stood steadied throughout its meeting in the outgoing year to hold the benchmark interest rate at its current rate.

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Ï Crushes Nwoye’s federal might, defeats Obi’s stooge Ï Wins landslide victory in 21 LGAs Ï Nwoye, Obaze, Chidoka, Okafor, Ezeemo lose wards Ï Arthur Eze, Peter Obi, Ngige, Andy Ubah, Stella Oduah, Uche Ekwunife, other political gladiators lose LGAs

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Anambra guber poll: Obiano triumphs

By John Ndu and Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka and Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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an unprecedented and historic election, incumbent Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano, on Sunday, defeated 37 candidates to emerge as the undisputed winner of the 2017 governorship election in the state.

As projected by The Daily Times in its edition of Friday, November 17, 2017, that Obiano would win his reelection with 63 per cent without any run off, the governor won a landslide victory in all the 21 local government areas of the state.

It is also instructive to note that five of the leading contestants- Tony Nwoye of

the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oseloka Obaze of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osita Chidoka of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Lolo Okafor of the Advanced Congress of Democrats (ACD) and Godwin Ezeemo of the Peoples Progressive Alliance (PPA) lost in their respective wards.

Political gladiators in the state, including a business mogul, Arthur Eze, Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige, Senators Andy Ubah, Stella Oduah, Uche Ekwunife and other political heavyweights also lost in their local government areas.

The election which took place last Saturday simultaneously in all the 21 local

government areas of the state witnessed 37 political parties seeking votes from the electorate.

Obiano, who was the centre of all the political tackles during the run up to the election, swept the polls in all the 21 local government areas of the state as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the state headquarters in Awka, the state capital.

The 1999 Constitution (as amended) requires a governor of a state to win twothirds of one third of votes spread across the 21 local government areas of the state in order to be declared winner of the election.

Out of the total votes cast, Obiano swept the polls in the 21 local government ar-

eas to the disappointment of the opposition.

Announcing the winner at the INEC Headquarters in Awka, the Returning Officer, Prof. Zana Akpagu, said the APGA candidate emerged victorious, having scored a total number of 234, 071 votes.

Others were APC scoring a total of 98,752 votes; PDP - 70293; PPA -2787; UPP-7903 and many more.

According to Akpagu, “Chief Willie Obiano, having satisfied with the requirements of the law is hereby declare the winner.”

The Returning Officer also announced that the total valid vote was 422,314; total vote rejected- 26467, while the total vote cast was 448,771.

Meanwhile, Governor

L-R: Osile Oke Ona, Egba, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Tejuosho; Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo; his wife, Olatokunbo; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and wife of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Bola, at the thanksgiving service to mark the 12th coronation anniversary of Oba Gbadebo, at the St. Peter Cathedral Church, Ake, Abeokuta, Ogun State... on Sunday.

Obiano has expressed gratitude to President Muhammad Buhari for living up to its promise in providing enabling environment for a credible democratic process during governorship election in the state.

Obiano stated this while delivering his acceptance speech at his residence, Aguleri, Anambra East local government area.

He said, “ My first and deepest gratitude goes to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President MuhammaduBuhari for proving to Ndi Anambra that under his watch, democracy will sink deeper roots in the Nigerian soil.

“Mr President promised us a free and fair election.

Today, we can all see that he has kept his promise. Thank you so much Mr President.

The governor also described his victory as a solid resolve by Ndi Anambra to rise above varying interests and take full control of their destiny.

In his acceptance speech titled “Time to Build a New world” which he made after he was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Obiano attributed his victory to the efforts of great people of the state.

Governor Obiano, who maintained that the victory belongs to every Igbo man who is concerned about the place of Ndigbo in the nation’s polity, said in the next four years, APGA would make in-roads into other SouthEast and South South

states.

“Umu nnem, the victory we savour today belongs neither to Willie Obiano nor to our great party, APGA. No! This sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra!

“It belongs to the wheel barrow pushers and the Okada riders who have clearly seen in our recent political experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon.

“It belongs to the farmers in Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who have now realized that Agriculture is the future of Nigeria.

“It belongs to the teachers and civil servants who have seen that a motivated workforce is the greatest asset of any government and have rewarded our faith in them with an overwhelming verdict at the polls.

“It belongs to the illustrious sons and daughters of Anambra State who have seen the STAR of this great state rise in the Eastern Skies and have answered our call for Aku luo uno; bringing home their Naira and Dollars to put our dear state on the investment map!

“This victory belongs to all of us! Umu nnem, this victory is not a winner takes it all. For in the New Anambra of my dream, everyone is a winner. “ Obiano also called on his co-contestants in the election to see the result as a victory for the entire Ndi Anambra, restating that the interest of state is bigger than their private ambiContinued on page 6

Zimbabwe: Ruling ZANU-PF fires Mugabe, replaces him with sacked VP

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President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe was fired as leader of the ruling ZANU-PF party on Sunday and replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the deputy he sacked this month, sources at a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe’s fate told Reuters.

He was replaced by Emmerson Mnangagwa, the deputy he sacked this month, sources at a special ZANU-PF meeting to decide Mugabe’s fate told Reuters.

“He has been expelled,” one of the delegates said.

“Mnangagwa is our new leader.”

Mugabe’s wife Grace, who had harbored ambitions of succeeding Mugabe, was also expelled from the party.

Ï As ZANU-PF Youth wing urge him to step down

Speaking before the meeting, war veterans’ leader Chris Mutsvangwa said the 93-year-old Mugabe was running out of time to negotiate his departure and should leave the country while he could.

“He’s trying to bargain for a dignified exit,” he said.

Mutsvangwa followed up with threat to call for street protests if Mugabe refused to go, telling reporters: “We will bring back the crowds and they will do their business.”

Mnangagwa, a former state security chief known as “The Crocodile,” is now in line to head an interim post-Mugabe unity government that will focus on rebuilding ties with the out-

side world and stabilizing an economy in freefall.

On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Harare, singing, dancing and hugging soldiers in an outpouring of elation at Mugabe’s expected overthrow.

His stunning downfall in just four days is likely to send shockwaves across Africa, where a number of entrenched strongmen, from Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni to Democratic Republic of Congo’s Joseph Kabila, are facing mounting pressure to quit.

Men, women and children ran alongside the armored cars and troops who stepped in this week to oust the man who has ruled

since independence from Britain in 1980.

Under house arrest in his lavish ‘Blue Roof ’ compound, Mugabe has refused to stand down even as he has watched his support from party, security services and people evaporate in less than three days.

His nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, told Reuters Mugabe and his wife were “ready to die for what is correct” rather than step down in order to legitimize what he described as a coup.

On Harare’s streets, few seemed to care about the legal niceties as they heralded a “second liberation” for the former British colony and spoke of their dreams

for political and economic change after two decades of deepening repression and hardship.

“These are tears of joy,” said Frank Mutsindikwa, 34, holding aloft the Zimbabwean flag.

“I’ve been waiting all my life for this day. Free at last.

We are free at last.”

The huge crowds in Harare have given a quasi-democratic veneer to the army’s intervention, backing its assertion that it is merely effecting a constitutional transfer of power, rather than a plain coup, which would entail a diplomatic backlash.

Inspite of the euphoria, some Mugabe opponents are uneasy about the prominent role played by the

military, and fear Zimbabwe might be swapping one army-backed autocrat with another, rather than allowing the people to choose their next leader.

“The real danger of the current situation is that having got their new preferred candidate into State House, the military will want to keep him or her there, no matter what the electorate wills,” former education minister David Coltart said.

The United States, a longtime Mugabe critic, said it was looking forward to a new era in Zimbabwe, while President Ian Khama of neighbouring Botswana said Mugabe had no diplomatic support in the region and should resign at once.

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Anxiety as uncertainty faces financial stakeholders, manufacturers Continued from page 1 the Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) and Liquidity Ratio (LR) at 22.50 per cent and 30 per cent, respectively.

But financial stakeholders and the business environment becoming more unfavourable in 2017 for manufacturing companies, according to the result of 2017 Manufacturing Sector Survey conducted by NOIPolls and Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA), hiked the clamour for the scaling down of interest rate.

The Private sector operators said it was imperative for the Committee to tinker with 14 per cent interest rate and other monetary ag-

gregates as a way of stimulating economic recovery, following the country’s exit from recession in the second quarter of 2017.

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

Barely, a week ago, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that the Nigeria’s annual inflation had slowed for the ninth consecutive month in October, easing to 15.91 percent, after recorded its first decline in February when

inflation dropped by 0.94 per cent to close at 17.78 per cent.

However, the new figure showed 0.07 per cent points further drop in inflation rate, making it the ninth consecutive disinflation (slowdown in the inflation rate though still positive) in headline year on year inflation since January 2017.

In an exclusive telephone chat with the Daily Times Nigeria over the weekend, the Managing Director/ CEO, Highcap Security Ltd, David Adorin, explained that the MPC cannot relax monetary policy for now because it may completely affect the micro economy stability that has been achieved so far.

“May be if the inflation rate decline to a single digit to about nine or so, then there would be bases for the MPC to relax the benchmark interest rate.

“But at it is now, the changes is not material. So, I don’t foresee any changes in monetary policy”, he said.

Adorin, further explained that the benchmark interest rate monitors the inflation rate and the fact that the inflation rate is currently at double digit, adding that it will difficult for the MPC to change the MPR. According to him, “We are not going to see changes in the MPR not until the inflation declines, before they

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (right) with Site engineer, Oyinlola Olaoluwa, during the Governor inspection visit to the ongoing construction of Osogbo/Ikirun/Ila-Odo Kwara boundary dual carriage Road at Otaefun at the weekend.

could have the justification to change the MPR. But if it declines within the current rate is too marginal and does not justify any changes in the MPR yet.”

In the same direction, Managing Director/CEO, Maxifund Investment and Security Plc, Mazi Okechukwu Unegbu, told our correspondent that he doesn’t think there will be any changes in the monetary tools, stressing that the rates are just going to be stable.

Mazi Unegbu, who was a former Chairman of Council/President, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), noted that the 2017 budget has not been largely implemented, even some part of the 2016 budget has not fully implemented.

“So, the likely expectation from the MPC meeting is that the rates are going to be stable and I will be surprise if they touch any of the indices that are currently on”, he said.

The Maxifund boss noted that the rate is going to be stable and flat for now, until the first quarter (Q1) of next year (2018), stressing that all indicators are going to remain unchanged because anything they do now, may affect the foreign exchange market.

His words: “The forex market has been stable for over six months now, meaning that market has not been distorted in the recent time and the inflation has marginally come down during the same period.

“So, looking at these two indicators, and the benchmark interest rate which has remains at 14 per cent, I

don’t think any good economist will want to change any of these indicators. Because inflation rate is coming down, foreign exchange has been stable interest rate has also been stable”, he said.

Although, overnight interest rate, has been a little bit wobbling because of the cash movement but that does not make any major changes.

“For me, everything will be flat until the 2018 budget start working that is when they may want such to change some of the indicators”, he projected.

But in a contrary view, a group of some financial experts have predicted that the MPC may reduce the MPR by a few basis points or adjust the rates around the asymmetric corridor of the MPR at its last meetings for the year.

Although, they agreed to the fact that the current tight monetary policy stance was justified in order to maintain stability in the foreign exchange market and curb the high inflation rate.

Some group of analysts at FSDH Research, in an email comments on the expectation of the outcome of the MPC meeting, stated that looking at the shortterm outlook of the Nigerian economy, the MPC may be inclined to commence a monetary policy easing to signal the end of a tightening cycle.

According to them, “the monetary policy easing may come in the form of a marginal drop in the MPR or an adjustment in the asymmetric corridor around the MPR.

gratulate Governor Willy Obiano on his victory. It is a vote of confidence by the people of Anambra in his leadership style and capacity to deliver more dividends of democracy in the next four years.

“But, above all, I believe that the process matters more than the outcome. I commend the good people of Anambra State, INEC, security agencies, media, civil society organisations, election monitors, among numerous others for making the election peaceful.

Commending the major political stakeholders in the election for their sportsmanship, he, however, enjoined those who have issues with the outcome of the poll to toe the path of constitutionalism in seeking redress.

Ekweremadu called on

Governor Obiano to reach out to his political opponents and also recruit the best hands to move Anambra State forward, irrespective of their political leanings.

Addressing journalists after the declaration of results, the former national chairman of APGA and the Director General of Obiano Re-election Campaign Organisation, Chief Victor Umeh, said that the results of which the governor won by a wide margin showed the confidence which the electorate reposed in Obiano’s administration and his development programmes.

He said that the outcome of the election was not surprising because, according to him, Obiano’s administration brought security in

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tions and urged them to join hands with him to build a better place for the people.

According to him “I reach out a hand of brotherhood to my fellow contestants…

Oseloka, Tony, Osita, Godwin and others whose names I cannot easily recall here. And I say to you; my brothers, we have all fought a good fight. But Anambra State is the winner!

“The interest of Anambra State is bigger than the private ambitions of anyone of us.. Therefore, I pray you to join hands with me and build a better place for Ndi Anambra! Our beloved state needs our talents and our time. The time to build a better place is now. Obiano added.

He said by the victory,

Ndi Anambra have demonstrated that they are capable of taking charge of their lives and making difficult decisions that will brighten their future.

Describing the mandate as a historic call not to relent until the state has fully assumed the status of the model state of Nigeria, Governor Obiano said the victory is the final product of the combined efforts of brilliant men and women who sacrificed their personal comfort to ensure that Anambra’s steady march to progress is not derailed.

The governor expressed gratitude to all members of APGA for their steadfastness, the INEC for conducting a transparent election and the law enforcement agencies whose alertness ensured that the people’s

mandate is not thwarted and charged the people to prepare for the speedy transformation of the State into a prosperous sub-national entity in the next four years.

He also said, “To the indefatigable DG of my reelection campaign organization, Chief Victor Umeh, Ibobo Aguleri, Ohamadike!

You and the entire Campaign Team have written your names in gold. My immense gratitude goes to every member of APGA, from the Ward Chairman to the members of the National Executive Council; you have made us proud! Chukwu gozie unu nine.”

According to him, the state has stepped into its finest hour and it’s journey into greatness is now assured, saying his government is open to new ideas

and vision and is willing to work with anyone who has something to share that will make Anambra State great. *Ekweremadu congratulates Obiano The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated Chief Willy Obiano on his victory in the 2017 Anambra governorship election.

He also commended the people of Anambra, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders for the peaceful conduct of the election.

Ekweremadu stated this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu.

Reacting to the conduct and outcome of the election, Ekweremadu said: “I con-

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Unpaid pensions, salaries: SERAP, pensioners drag FG to ECOWAS Court Peter Fowoyo

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Following the state governors’ failures to pay workers and pensioners their entitlements, a non governmental organization, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has dragged the Federal Government to the Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS)

Court, Abuja.

SERAP is asking the court to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to deduct the pensions, salaries and gratuities of pensioners and workers across several states of Nigeria from the statutory allocations of the indebted state governments and pay same directly to the pensioners and workers on a-monthly basis.”

Besides, SERAP and the Federal Civil Service Pensioners Association, Association of Retired Local Government Staff and Primary School Teachers in Delta State are asking the court to order the “immediate payment of all outstanding pensions, salaries and gratuities through deductions from statutory allocations of the indebted state governments, and payment

of adequate money compensation of N50 million to each of the pensioners and workers who are plaintiffs, and to pay other unpaid Nigerian pensioners and workers adequate compensation.”

The plaintiffs are further asking ECOWAS Court to hold that “violations of the human rights of workers and pensioners to equality and equal treatment; equal

Light during the inauguration of the 2017 Zenith Bank’s Christmas Decoration at Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos… at the weekend.

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the state while also making progress in all other spheres.

Umeh said: “While other parties were bickering over one thing or the other, APGA was busy working hard and developing the state simultaneously in all sectors of the economy.”

Umeh explained that Obiano’s second term would bring increased development in the state, adding that, “It is expected that the governor will strengthen his achievements in all spheres”.

Congratulating Anambra people for the victory, Umeh said: “Our people appreciate good things. They have paid him back by voting him to continue for the next four years because of his achievements in the first term. It has never been so easy as this in the history of Anambra election”.

On his part, the APC agent, Mr. Chukwunonso Agukwudo, said they will

not make any statement on the results, insisting that he will go back to his party for proper deliberation.

He observed that the Returning Officer had pointed out issues of snatching of ballot boxes and mutilation of result sheets as well as over voting, noting that the party would take decision on whether to accept or contest the results.

The agent for the PDP, Mr. Chris Chikelu, said he would report to his party for wide consultation after which they will take a decision.

He, however, observed that the election was the most peaceful in the history of Anambra State even as he congratulated the people for a peaceful conduct.

Meanwhile, the candidate of the UPP, Chief Osita Chidoka, has congratulated Governor Obiano on his victory at the polls, saying that he secured the votes through his financial might.

In a statement on Sunday and personally signed by Chidioka, he said that UPP

ran issue based campaign and won the hearts of the people but lacked the financial muscle to buy over voters.

He however said that the party is available to offer assistance to the government of Willie Obiano and will open its doors for consultations and advice.

Baring his mind on what transpired during the buildup to the election, Chidoka said: “When by Thursday a large percentage of our supporters insisted that they will not vote unless we paid them, I insisted we will not pay for votes. The decision not to pay ended our good run. We accept the voters’ decision. We also heard our people, by their turnout and transactional approach, as they took sides with our party’s considered view that the issue of justice, equity and fairness should be canvassed within Nigeria.

“In all, we hold our heads high; high because we did not lose the poll due to paucity of ideas or lack of

“structure”. We lost to superior financial firepower.

“As Democrats, we concede to the voters’ choices.

The true hallmark of democracy is the respect for the voice of the ballot as that of the majority.

“But the inner truth is that we won! We won at the most important place; in the hearts of people; our people who saw us toil and push in the arena against all odds; who saw the sincerity of our mission and gave all in support of our quest for collective good. We salute you for your support and personal sacrifices to the campaign.

protection of the law and non-discrimination; to dignity and independence; to adequate standard of living and well-being; to property; to work; to family life; and to economic and social development.”

Also joined as plaintiffs alongside SERAP in the suit number ECW/CCJ/ APP/39/2017 filed last Friday are: an old generation bank of Nigeria Pensioners (Lagos); Mrs Comfort C. Owoha; Joseph Agabi; Osemwenkha G.O, and Mrs J.E. Enabunlele.

The plaintiffs are suing for themselves and on behalf of their members and other workers and pensioners across the country whose salaries and pensions have not been paid by the states and Federal Government for several months.

In the suit filed on their behalf by Solicitor to SERAP, Mr Femi Falana SAN, the plaintiffs argued that, “The retirement system in Nigeria violates the right to equal protection of the law and dignity since senior public officials continue to receive “privileged pensions”, salaries and gratuities while the 2nd—7th plaintiffs, their members and several other Nigerian pensioners and workers continue to be denied their entitlements, salaries and gratuities. ‘Dignity’ here refers to the right to live in security and free of exploitation, abuse, and discrimination.”

The plaintiffs also argued that, “Under international law, Nigeria cannot invoke the provisions of its internal laws or the nature of its federation as justification for its failure to perform a treaty obligation. A fundamental rule of the law of State responsibility is that a State cannot escape its responsibility on the international plane by referring to its domestic legal situa-

tion.”

The suit read in part: “Ultimately, the Federal Government cannot escape its responsibility to achieve the effective realization of the rights of Nigerian workers and pensioners to timely and regular payment of salaries, entitlements and gratuities, as it retains ultimate responsibility to ensure the rights of workers and pensioners are fully realized.”

“Workers and pensioners in several states in Nigeria have been victims of violations of civil and political rights and even more severely, of economic, social, and cultural rights.

The 2nd-7th plaintiffs and their members and other Nigerian pensioners and workers have experienced extreme poverty, discrimination, social exclusion, stigmatization, and deprivation of protections and entitlements on an ongoing basis due primarily to the failure and/or negligence of the Federal Government to ensure that several states of Nigeria pay accrued pensions, salaries and gratuities.”

“By granting the reliefs sought, the ECOWAS Court would be recognizing and reiterating the need for the government and its federating units to protect the rights and interests of the vulnerable, disadvantaged, and marginalized groups.”

“Despite their obligations to protecting the human rights of vulnerable, disadvantaged and marginalized individuals and groups, the government has failed to prevent the systematic violation by several states of the federation of a wide range of human rights as a result of the continuing failure and/or negligence to ensure that the states timely and regularly pay workers’ salaries and pensioners’ entitlements and gratuities.”

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Why I did not implement National Conference report - Jonathan Myke Uzendu, Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he was unable to implement the report of the National Constitutional Conference due to time constraint as his administration was already winding up while the report will take another one year to become an act.

Jonathan stated this on Saturday in Abuja during the 5th National Interactive Integration Summit with a theme titled: “Harnessing the Strength in our Diversity” organized by Integration Summit Group of Nigeria (ISG-N).

Jonathan, who was represented by his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, said that the conference report was a very rich document that addressed most of the challenges that has consistently divided the country.

According to him, the conference report was supposed to be presented to the National Assembly as a bill but it was submitted on August 21, 2014 when the National Assembly was on their usual long recess.

He added that the consideration of the report will take about one year as it will go through the appropriate committee, pass through a public hearing, pass through clause by clause consideration in both chambers before it’s final passage.

He maintained that by the time the National Assembly came back from recess, election process and campaign have commenced and that leaves him with no option than to suspend the

process so that he will not be seen as someone in a hurry to stampede or circumvent a democratic process.

Jonathan said, “My solution is contained in the ‘National Conference report which I organised and I am satisfied with the outcome.

“The report was submitted on August 21, 2014 when the National Assembly was on their long recess. Elections were also upcoming.

“It would require public hearing and deliberations and it was obvious that my administration couldn’t have implemented the report without running into ethical hitches”.

The former President maintained that the unity of Nigeria is under serious threat but could only be controlled with policies that will take care of all component part of the country.

Jonathan, who was the keynote speaker at the event, said that the current agitations in the country is as a result of the fact that the country is still looking for solutions to run her republic but some of the solutions which have been proffered by individuals and groups needed to be integrated.

He said, “While we have agitations is because we are still trying to look for solutions to run our republic.

Some of the solutions like the resource control, true federalism, restructuring, devolution of powers and the rest have not been integrated and we have not been able to come out with a strategic road map.

We need to redefine our

dialogue from theory to a more practical approach. “ My solution is in the National Conference I organized. I received the report on August 21, 2014 and I am satisfied with the outcome.

The result was a product of consensus.

“The conference was not designed for my own gain or the immediate benefit of participants. The Confab contains answers to most of the problems we have”.

The national conference commenced on March 17, 2014 after it was inaugurated by Jonathan.

It concluded committee sittings and plenary sessions in mid-July but delegates returned a month later to approve the draft report after which it came

to an end following a motion by Second Republic Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN) and seconded by Yadoma Mandara, who was the youngest delegate.

The Conference was packaged by a 13-member Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue headed by Senator Femi Okurounmu.

The conference was Chaired by former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Idris Kutigi, while Bolaji Akinyemi, was Deputy chairman). Others are Valerie-Janette Azinge (Secretary), Akilu Ndabawa (Assistant Secretary, Conference Proceedings),

Mahmood Yakubu (Assistant Secretary, Administration and Finance), and Akpandem James (Assistant Secretary, Media and Communications).

During the period the Conference sat, its stability was tested by some thorny national issues, which included resource control, derivation principle, Land Use Act, national security among others.

But at the end of it all, the Conference made some far-reaching recommendations which was present to Jonathan represented by former Vice President Namadi Sambo in the presence of the then President of the Senate, David Mark, former Speaker of the House of Representatives,

Aminu Tambuwal and former CJN, Justice Aloma Mukhtar.

In his welcome address, the summit convener Dr Chris Ekiyo said that all the agitations in the country was fuelled by system failure, maintaining that until ethnic and religious boundaries are broken, different parts of the country will continue to be suppressed at the expense of a few vocal voices.

He said, “The problems that led to the civil war is still with us. Political, religious and ethnic nationalities are at each others neck. “ We believe that there could have been no need for restructuring if we are integrated. Restructuring is as a result of system failure.

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FG earned N69.2bn in 2015, N271.77bn in 8 years from Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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Federal Government has announced revenue earnings N69.2 billion from the solid minerals sector in 2015, an increase of 24% on the N55.8 billion earned from the sector in 2014.

The report also showed that the solid minerals sector contributed 0.12% to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2015, a marginal increase of 0.01% on the 0.11% contribution of the sector to the GDP in 2014.

This disclosure is contained in an independent audit report released on Sunday by NEITI following the approval of the report by the National Stakeholders Working Group.

The audit covered 481

Ï d ƕ ƅƆƌƆ Ɛè ƅ ƐƏƑƅƐƈ è ƏƆ Ƌ ƌƈ ƈ Ɛ ƊƆ ƋƆ Ɨ companies that made royalty payments in 2015.

The report reconciled the payments made by 42 companies to government receipts. These 42 companies met the materiality threshold of N3million royalty payment set by NEITI which accounted for about 87% of the total royalty payments made in the sector.

The audit report further disclosed that the total production of solid minerals in the country stood at 39.27 million tons, a reduction of 17% from the 47.1 million tons produced in 2014.

It also showed that a total of 4,305 mineral titles were valid in 2015. Of this figure, 204 were mining leases, 657 were for small scale mining, 1,865 were for quarrying licenses while explo-

ration licenses accounted for the remaining 1579. It noted that 1,220 of the 4,305 mining titles were issued in 2015 alone.

According to the report, the drop in 2015’s production level could be attributed to insecurity in some parts of the country and more stringent approval process for explosives used in mining.

But while mineral production reduced, government revenues went up in the same year. “This increase in revenue was due to the growth in taxes collected from the sector and review of royalty rates paid by companies which came into effect within the year under review,” the report stated.

The report also disclosed

that the value of solid minerals exports in 2015 stood at $9.733 million, which was 1.45% of non-oil exports for the year.

Lead and zinc topped the chart with 79% valued at $7.7 million, while 175 ounces of gold valued at only $122,000 were exported during the period.

According the Executive Secretary of NEITI, Waziri Adio, “This report shows evidence that the contribution of the solid minerals sector to government revenues and macro-economic indicators is beginning to improve, even if marginally.

“The sector could definitely contribute more to revenues, job and wealth creation, exports, imports substitution, industrial de-

velopment and overall national growth.”

“But there is a sign of progress already. What we need to do is to build on, deepen and sustain this early promise to ensure that the country returns to being a major mining destination and maximizes the abundant opportunities offered by the sector.

“Faithful and sustained implementation of the roadmap developed by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development and of the recommendations in this report will be necessary” Adio stated.

Highlighting the specific contributions by companies and states to the sector revenue growth and development, the report stated that “Cement manufacturing companies were the major revenue contributors to

the sector, accounting for over 60%, while construction companies and real mining companies contribute about 31% and 8% respectively.

“For instance, three states- Ogun, Kogi and Cross River and the FCT accounted for about 70% of the production volumes in 2015. However, Ogun state topped the table with 36%” the report stated.

Meanwhile, Adio has disclosed that the NEITI 2015 Oil and Gas report will be released next month.

He said: “resources and processes permitting, NEITI plans to clear the backlog of reports by the middle of 2018. Our goal is not just to make our reports more timely but also to make them as real-time as possible to enhance their utility and relevance.

For the records Ndi b’anyi, ekenem unu

ÏÏÏWith utmost humility,

I stand before you to accept the historic mandate you have bestowed on me today! Umu nnem, the victory we savour today belongs neither to Willie Obiano nor to our great party, APGA. No! This sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra!

It belongs to the wheel barrow pushers and the Okada riders who have clearly seen in our recent political experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon. It belongs to the farmers in Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who have now realized that Agriculture is the future of Nigeria.

It belongs to the teachers and civil servants who have seen that a motivated workforce is the greatest asset of any government and have rewarded our faith in them with an overwhelming verdict at the polls. It belongs to the illustrious sons and daughters of Anambra State who have seen the STAR of this great state rise in the Eastern Skies and have answered our call for Aku luo uno; bringing home their Naira and Dollars to put our dear state on the investment map! This victory belongs to all of us!

Umu nnem, this victory is not a winner takes it all. For in the New Anam-

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Time to build a new world

Gov. Obiano

bra of my dream, everyone is a winner. Everyone!

So, I reach out a hand of brotherhood to my fellow contestants…Oseloka,

Election results at a glance LG

APC

APGA PDP

Awka South

1667

18957

5357

Awka North

3782

7162

3447

Anambra East

5246

20510

1132

Anambra West

4261

8152

1572

Anaocha

5297

11237

6554

Aguata

5807

13167

4073

Ayamelum

5212

14593

2323

Dunukofia

7016

8575

1530

Ekwusigo

5412

8595

3856

Ihiala

7484

14379

4706

Idemili South

4063

5242

2629

Nnewi South

2765

10464

3255

Nnewi North

3614

10845

4157

Njikoka

5756

16944

3477

Onitsha South

2012

7082

3423

Onitsha North

3808

10138

4143

Oyi

5085

11480

1296

Ogbaru

3415

6615

4416

Orumba South

3808

8125

2412

Orumba North

3555

8766

3856

Idemili North

4632

12180

Tony, Osita, Godwin and others whose names I cannot easily recall here. And I say to you; my brothers, we have all fought a good fight. But Anambra State is the WINNER! The interest of Anambra State is bigger than the private ambitions of anyone of us.. Therefore, I pray you to join hands with me and build a better place for Ndi Anambra!

Our beloved state needs our talent and our time.

The time to build a better place is NOW! Indeed, this victory is a referendum on the solid resolve of Ndi Anambra to rise above average in all we do. We have demonstrated that we are indeed capable of taking charge of our lives and making difficult decisions that will brighten the future of our children. I have no doubt in my mind that we shall continue to lay the building blocks for a prosperous tomorrow for all.

Ndi Anambra, this mandate is dear to my heart.

I see it as a historic call to inspire my people to greatness. I see it as a call to deny myself sleep that

my people might sleep better. Umu nnem, I will not give myself rest until our beloved state has fully assumed the status of the model state of Nigeria.

This is my promise to you all.

Fellow compatriots, this victory did not come by chance. It is the final product of the combined efforts of brilliant men and women who sacrificed their personal comfort to ensure that Anambra’s steady march to progress is not derailed.

My first and deepest gratitude goes to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President MuhammaduBuhari for proving to Ndi Anambra that under his watch, democracy will sink deeper roots in the Nigerian soil.

Mr. President promised us a free and fair election.

Today, we can all see that he has kept his promise. Thank you so much Mr President! I must also thank the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what has been widely adjudged a transparent election in Anam-

bra State. With this election, INEC has shown that it has fully braced up for the 2019 elections.

Thank you so much.

I will also not forget the vigilance of the Nigerian Police, the Nigerian Army and other law enforcement agencies whose alertness ensured that the expressed will of the people was not thwarted. Indeed, you have done an incredible job! To the indefatigable DG of my re-election campaign organization, Chief Victor Umeh, Ibobo Aguleri, Ohamadike!

You and the entire Campaign Team have written your names in gold.

My immense gratitude goes to every member of APGA, from the Ward Chairman to the members of the National Executive Council; you have made us proud! Chukwu gozie unu nine. And to all the members of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, all the PGs and members of the various town unions across Anambra State, all the Bishops, Reverend Fathers and Pastors, the members of the organized Labour, the youths of Anambra State, the traders, the farmers, the ordinary men and women who look up to government for a better day, I assure you that my team and I shall never fail you.

Indeed, Ndi Anambra, on behalf of my capable Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, I thank you all for renewing this mandate and I urge you to prepare for the speedy transformation of Anambra State into a prosperous sub-national entity in the next four years.

Umu nnem, we have stepped into our finest hour. We have finally hit the proverbial bend in the river. Our journey into greatness is now assured. We are ready and willing to work with anyone who has something to share that will make Anambra State great. We are open to new ideas, new visions of society and a New Hope! God bless Anambra State God bless Nigeria, Dalunu.

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National convention will determine PDP’s fate – says ex-Minister Onyia

Plateau LG Polls: Seek elective positions, NGO tells youths

Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Report

A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Community Action for Population Participation (CAPP), has urged Plateau State youths to seek elective positions in the forthcoming local government elections slated for Feb. 17, 2018 in the state.

Acting Executive Director of the organisation, Mr Neslson Ananze, gave the advice at a one-day youth summit on Saturday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the summit, organised by CAPP, was supported by Actionaid Nigeria, BBC Media Action and Ukaid.

Ananze said that all great nations of the world became successful because they had vibrant and positive minded youths who pushed for great things to happen.

“The youths are the pillar on which most great countries stand; they are the huge resources that most nations depend on to develop.

“Once you have a positive minded youth, you will certainly have a great nation.

Docile youths will lead a nation nowhere.

“This is why we are calling on the youths in Plateau to participate actively in the electoral process; they should vie for political positions in the forthcoming local government elections in the state.

“It is only when they take up leadership positions that they can change the narrative that will change the fortunes of the state and the country as a whole,” Ananze said.

The director cautioned the youths against thuggery and advised them to constantly demand accountability from their elected representatives.

According to him, this will encourage optimal performance by public office holders and also make the political realm better.

Speaking at the event, a consultant with an international NGO, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Nigeria, Mr Pwakim Jacob, admonished youths to pursue courses that were beneficial to all and not parochial interests.

The success of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in future elections will depend largely on the choice of its next chairman to be elected at the National Convention slated for December 9, 2017 and if it fails the party should just forget that it ever existed.

This is the view of a one-time lawmaker and former Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Hon. Dubem Onyia, when he received a leading aspirant for the office of the National Chairman of the PDP, Otunba Gbenga Daniel in his country home in Enugu.

According to Onyia, any attempt to impose a candidate by whatever means, he said, without being pessimistic, will be the end of the party.

“As far as I’m concerned, I will stand against any form of imposition and should allow the people to make their choice.”

Welcoming Otunba Daniel to his residence, he thanked him

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for visiting him at his home, noting that the act shows that he (Daniel) is a good politician, being a grassroots man who will visit his constituents however remote where they are may be.

Daniel, he said, is a man of great experience, highly courageous, bold and imbued with political will. “He has the capacity. He is someone you see and respect and so the most qualified for the position.”

He also sounded a note of warning that those who were responsible for the failure of the PDP in the past should never be allowed to destabilise it again.

Power, he stressed, should return to the people and by the time that is done and with a correct leadership, PDP and Nigeria will move forward.

In his response Otunba Daniel also thanked Hon. Dubem Onyia for his kind words of encouragement and insightful thoughts.

Having been to nearly all the nook and cranny of the nation during the campaign tour, Otunba Daniel said he has discovered that there are some missing values in both human and material resources which “we have failed to annex as a nation,” but with the support and encouragement of the likes Hon. Onyia, who he described as one of the leading lights in Nigeria, God will guide PDP to make the right choice and bring power back to the people.

CSO, Reps to partner on conference for ethics, values The Civil Society for Ethics and Value Development Initiative (CSEDI), an NGO, has said that it is organising a national conference on ethics and values with a view to institutionalising national ethics.

Making this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the Secretary-General of the organisation, Mr Tajudeen ToyinOke, said that the objective of the conference was to evolve a legislation that would assist the executive and the judiciary to move the nation forward.

He said that CSEDI was partnering with the House of Representatives to ensure the

implementation of the outcome of the conference.

According to him, the conference will be held at two levels.

He said that a state level conference would hold across the 36 states of the federation simultaneously from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2017, while the national conference is scheduled for Dec. 11.

He explained that the reports from the state level conferences would be discussed at the national conference.

He further said that an experts group would further deliberate on the outcome of the national conference and come out with

recommendations on ways to uphold national ethics.

“The constitution listed seven items of national ethics which are discipline, integrity, dignity of labour, social justice, religious tolerance, self-reliance and patriotism.

“If you look at these seven items one after the other, you will see that one of them would have been able to solve some of these current problems that we have as a nation.

“As a nation, we have neglected these seven items; so what we are trying to do as a civil society is to see how we can bring it back on the front burner.

“This is to see how we can start

making Nigerians to voluntarily comply with national ethics.

“We are not only going to be looking at the MDAs and the public sector, we would also be looking at the private sector.’’

Toyin-Oke said that states within the same geopolitical zone would discuss issues affecting them.

He said that for example, states in the North-East would discuss curbing religious violence and extremist attacks in Nigeria while the South-East would focus on “addressing agitation for restructuring, a critical overview of social justice and patriotism’’.

Adamawa begins registration of unemployed youths for agric scheme The Adamawa Government has announced the commencement of the registration of unemployed youths into the state’s Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme.

Mrs Felicia Nzomisaki, the Permanent Secretary of the

state Ministry of Agriculture, made the announcement in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola.

“The Adamawa Government has started the registration of thousands of unemployed youths across the state, with the aim of involving them in dry season and livestock farming.

“The project, under the Accelerated Agricultural Development Programme, is designed and supported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),’’ she said.

Nzomisaki said that under the scheme, the state government would register more than 500,000

youths across the state.

The Permanent Secretary, who said that the programme was undertaken in collaboration with the CBN, stressed that unemployed youths within ages 18 years and 35 years would be registered for the scheme.

Nzomisaki said that the scheme

was designed to support the nation’s efforts to boost food production and alleviate poverty among the youth.

She said that the representatives of the state government and the CBN would meet next week to discuss issues relating to the funding of the project.

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Why I Dumped PDP for APC – Ex-Gov Elechi Former governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Martin Elechi, has revealed why he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Elechi said that he defected to APC due to “injustices and lack of internal party democracy” in the PDP. Elechi, who accused Govenor Dave Umahi of insensitivity to plight of the ordinary Ebonyi citizens, said that APC government would right the wrongs and restore value to governance in the state.

He critised the Umahi administration for its intolerance to credible opposition views, attack on press freedom, crippling the economy with needless loans and penchant for abandoning existing projects in preference for unrealizable elephant projects.

His words: “The change we all clamour for is finally here with us; we are heralding the dawn of a new era in the Ebonyi body polity.

“The APC has come to salvage the decaying political values caused by the mis-governance of one man who has lost focus of what political leadership and

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governance entails.

“A man who prefers to embark on unrealisable elephant projects that have no direct bearing on the lives of the people.

“We built an international market with about 8,000 lock-up shops which is

still not given out to the market men and women who need these shops and our governor embarked on construction of shopping mall.

“The governor abandoned Oferekpe gigantic water scheme and we hear that he is now embarking on construction of tunnel while our children are out of school due to the inability of parents to pay their school fees and pensioners being owed months of arrears.”

In attendance at his defection were APC National Chairman, John OdigieOyegun, Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Acting chairman in the state, Eze Nwachukwu, among other chieftains.

Elechi’s wife, Josephine, 6,000 other former PDP members, including exDeputy National Chairman, Chief Solomon Onwe joined Elechi in defecting.

Other decampees included Chief Edward Nkwoagu, Labour Party 2015 governorship candidate, former Senators, former House of Representatives members, Commissioners, Special Assistants, Permanent Secretaries and local government chairmen.

Stakeholders commend peaceful conduct of Kwara LG poll Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Report Political stakeholders in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, have commended the peaceful conduct of the local government elections on Saturday in the state.

Some of the stakeholders, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), noted that the elections were peaceful in Omu-Aran and other neighboring communities of Oko, Oro, Arandun, Ipetu and Rore.

Mr Muyiwa Oladipo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Irepodun, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.

“So far so peaceful, the turnout is gradual but impressive. I commend the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) and the security agents.

“We hope that this peaceful atmosphere will be sustained till the end,’’ he said.

Mr Azeez Yakub, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in the council, expressed optimism that his party would come out victorious in the poll.

“With the level of our preparation and the people’s desire for change in the council’s administration, we will come out victorious,’’ he said.

Mr Abdulraheem Ajulo-Opin, an APC stalwart in the council, praised KWASIEC for facilitating a peaceful and smooth conduct of the poll.

Mr Felix Afolayan, Electoral Officer (KWASIEC), in Irepodun Local

AHMED

Government Area of the state, told NAN that the commission had enough materials to go round the polling booths.

He also expressed the commission’s readiness to conduct credible, free and fair elections in the state.

“As you can see the materials have been distributed and voting has commenced in most of the polling booths.

“We will not leave any stone unturned in ensuring the effective discharge of our responsibility,’’ he said.

NAN reports that sensitive and non

sensitive materials were distributed across the polling booths as early as 7 a.m.

The accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously around 10 a.m. in the town and other communities visited by NAN. Officers of different security agencies like the Police, Civil Defense, Immigration, and the Department of State Security Services (DSS) were on ground to maintain the peace during the election.

Plateau: Thugs disrupt PDP primaries in Kanke, beat up electoral officers Thugs on Friday disrupted the PDP primary elections organised to decide its chairmanship candidate for Kanke, in the Feb. 18 local government elections in Plateau State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thugs, who invaded the Kwall Stadium venue of the election, beat up members of the PDP electoral committee and officials of the party, and destroyed several cars.

Worst hit in the attack was one Anthony Joro, a member of the electoral committee, whose eared was mutilated.

Also hit was Mr Dauda Waptu, the PDP Chairman in Kanke Local Government, who sustained various injuries on his face.

NAN reports that the election, which began peacefully with delegates voting after accreditation, turned violent when it was Waptu’s turn to vote.

Trouble started when some of the delegates said he should not be allowed to vote because they did not recognise him as the party chairman, a position others vehemently rejected, insisting that he was the leader and must vote.

The argument later turned violent and the thugs, who had fenced off the voting centre, invaded the arena and attacked their targets.

Mr Tyopev Terna, Public Relations Officer of the Plateau Police Command, who confirmed the incident, said that the Police were already trailing the political thugs that disrupted the exercise.

“We have not arrested anyone, but we are investigating the matter; the thugs beat up many people and destroyed several cars. We shall not rest until they are fished out and dealt with,” he told NAN. He advised politicians to adhere to the rule of the game, warning that anyone found culpable in the Kanke incident would not be spared.

Speaking on the incident, Waptu expressed surprise at the attack that disrupted the exercise.

“The list of delegates for the election was okayed by all members. I still do not see any reason why anyone will want to disrupt the exercise,” he said.

He accused an unnamed member of the House of Representatives of sponsoring the thugs, and described such attitude as “crude and primitive”.

Mr Benedict Shignuhul, PDP Vice Chairman in Plateau Central Senatorial District, expressed shock over the incident which he described as “very unfortunate uncalled for.’’

He blamed the incident on alleged mischief by a member of the House of Representatives “who appears bent on destroying the party that made him”.

“This same member abandoned the party immediately he won his election in 2015. His eyes are already focused on securing another tenure in 2019, but we have told him to first strengthen the party by uniting its members.

“He wants to control everything, but he is not ready to contribute anything, except violence. We have always told him that politics is a game of give and take. We must protect mutual interests if we want to progress,” he said.

Contacted, Mr Tim Golu, who represents Kanke/Pankshin/Kanam in the House of Representatives, blamed the incident on alleged mischief by the party officials.

“The authentic list of delegates, whose election was witnessed and certified, was doctored by Mr Amos Gombi, PDP State Deputy Chairman, who is from Kanke, in a desperate effort to impose his crony,” he alleged.

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NSC’s truck transit parks initiative

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nyone who has witnessed the chaos on strategic roads across Nigeria, especially trailer/truck induced gridlocks, accidents, and deaths among others, will welcome any attempt at returning sanity to our highways.

This is reason the Truck Transit Parks (TTP) initiative by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) should be commended and supported by all and sundry.

The initiative, which aims to address the infrastructure deficit in the country, particularly as it affects the transport sector, is to be executed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP).

Objectives of the TTP include among others enhancing growth in host states and regional integration between states arising from increased freight movements; employment and wealth creation in catchment areas and improved internally generated revenue for host state governments; reduction of fatigue induced accidents resulting in fatalities, loss and damage to haulage cargos and resultant effect on the economy; and improved transit trade with landlocked neighbouring countries.

The parks, at the first instance, are to be located in Lokoja (Kogi State); Obollo-Afor (Enugu); Jebba (Kwara); Ore (Ondo); Ogere (Ogun); Porto Novo Creek (Lagos); Onitsha (Anambra); and Mararaban (Nasarawa) among others. They are to be automated, and will provide parking space for all kinds of vehicles, and serve as a onestop shops equipped with standard hotels, hostels, viewing centres, eatery, mechanical service workshop, shower, recreational facilities, fire service stations, filling stations, clinics, and a host of other amenities.

We commend the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Hassan Bello, and his management team for coming up with this laudable

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L-R: Eze Ihua Maduenyi, Eze Igbu Ehuda III; Senator representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Sen. Osinakachukwu Ideozu; and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, during a Traditional Reception in honour Sen. Ideozu by the Igbu Ehuda General Assembly at Ahoada in Rivers State… at the weekend.

L-R: Partner, Babalakin and Co., Mr. Tola Oshobi (SAN); Chairman, The Resort Group, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN) and Managing Partner, Mr. Wale Akoni (SAN), at a dinner held by the law firm for Oshobi on his recent elevation to the rank of SAN in Lagos… at the weekend.

L-R: Deputy Governor, of Cross River State, Prof. Ivara Esu; Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade and Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa, during the 2nd dry of the Carnival in Calabar, Cross River State… on Sunday.

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– Fidelis Anosike

Folio Group Group Managing Director Noel Anosike

initiative which when fully on stream will in no small way checkmate the indiscriminate parking of trailers/ trucks on major highways in the country with the attendant ills and call on stakeholders in the nation’s transport sector, including transport associations, financial institutions and the investing public to give the initiative maximum support.

The TPP, in our view, assures good returns for investors as revenue streams will come from short stay and overnight parking business, rent from outsourced facilities, transfer storage warehouse among other incidental incomes. Investors should therefore sieze this opportunity to partner the government in addressing the infrastructure deficit in the country via the establishment of the TTP which no doubt will return sanity to our highways among other benefits.

As critical stakeholders in the TTP initiative, there is the need for state governments to do all within their powers to ensure that lands are not only provided for construction of the parks but ensure that all encumbrances are put out of the way for willing investors to hit the ground running.

It is also important that the state government and local governments put in place measures/regulations that will guarantee adequate patronage of the parks by drivers. Sanctions should be applied to violators of such measures.

This is one way to assure investors of government’s seriousness and continuous support.

While we call on stakeholders in the transport sector, financial institutions and business men to see the TTP as an investment opportunity and get on-board quickly, the Federal Government should consider giving economic incentives including tax reliefs among others to investors willing to partner with it in the establishment of the Truck Transit Parks across strategic highways in the country.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.

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

And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

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Western countries should stop providing safe haven for looted funds

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Yakubu Dogara

must first and foremost use this medium to thank GIABA and other competent authorities on Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Nigeria for providing me an opportunity to give this keynote address at this momentous occasion of the 28th plenary meeting of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) which undoubtedly serves as an umbrella of bringing together the best minds and experts on the subject of antimoney laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism.

I have no doubt in mind that Nigeria is happy to host this meeting particularly at his point when the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is wholly focused and effectively poised to deal with the issues of corruption, money laundering, insecurity, and terrorism in the country.

As you all are well aware, terrorism and illicit financial flow have become a major scourge and an issue of global concern.

Repeated calls have been made for effective global collaboration to deal with the menace of terrorism, terrorists financing and money laundering. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), United Nations, the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and others have at different times created global frameworks to guide countries who are enjoined to pass relevant laws and take other counter measures to deal with individuals, entities and assets of money launderers and terrorist financers in their jurisdictions.

It’s difficult to imagine an organised terror activity without some form of financing. As a matter of fact terrorism feeds on money more than ideology. It may involve funds raised from legiti-

mate sources, such as profits from legitimate businesses and charitable organizations as well as personal donations. In some cases criminal enterprises provide financing for terrorist activity: criminal sources, such as the drug trade, robbery, kidnapping, smuggling especially of weapons and other goods, extortion, and fraud. Terrorists adopt the techniques usually deployed by money launderers to evade the attention of relevant authorities and to help mask the identity of their sponsors and of the terrorists who may ultimately be the beneficiaries of the funds.

In moving their funds, terrorists may use the formal banking system, informal value-transfer systems or the oldest method of asset-transfer, the physical transportation of cash, gold and other valuables through smuggling routes. All these contribute to the complexity of dealing with the problem. Unfortunately, as complex as the war against these hideous crimes are, our generation cannot afford to loose the war otherwise bedlam will continue to spiral and spread its deathly blanket upon nations of the earth. It will take effective networking and the coming together of nations to be able to deal with this global scourge.

May I unequivocally reassure you that Nigeria is fully committed to complying with the global standards required of her by demonstrating political support to the relevant competent authorities in Country so as to deepen the anti -money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/ CFT) culture in Nigeria.

The National Assembly will, when called upon for any legislative intervention to bring our system in tandem with global realities and requirements, do so with utmost sense of responsibility knowing the central role the subject matter of anti money laundering and combat-

ting terrorist financing play in the attainment of economic prosperity and global peace.

We must recognize the vital roles the agencies of government that are saddled with the responsibility of preventing and combating money laundering and terrorism play and pay due attention to their needs by making provision for adequate resources including the necessary legal framework to enable them function optimally.

Today, there is no gainsaying the fact that the narratives about the need for concerted effort to fight terrorism changed after the tragic incident of September 11, 2001 in the United States. Terrorist activity continues to be a major challenge for policymakers in both developed and developing countries. The magnitude of wanton destruction and loss of lives which terrorism leaves in its trail in most cases elicits universal reactions, such as revulsion, shock, condemnation, and uncertainty. The frequency of terrorist attacks in Africa has necessitated its recognition as a region warranting special counter-terrorism measures. In particular, the Boko Haram in Nigeria has been associated with the death of numerous Nigerians and destructions of properties worth billions of Naira. This is in addition to the disturbing trend of illicit financial flows orchestrated by corrupt public officials who at different times abused public trust for personal gains thereby occasioning the worsened economic woes of unemployment, infrastructural decay, insecurity and a host of other socio-economic problems.

We must realize as stakeholders that the criminals have globalized their activities and are now connecting across the globe seamlessly whilst the enforcers of the laws are hampered in no small measure due to lack of effective international cooperation and collaboration. There

must be synergy between the impoverished countries where monies may have been stolen and laundered from and countries where considered as safe havens where these proceeds of crime are kept. As stated earlier, the fibres of international cooperation must be strengthened if we must win the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing.

I must commend the openness and willingness of so many countries across the word that partner with Nigeria to fight corruption and return to Nigeria monies and other assets that have been stolen and stashed away in their jurisdictions.Nigeria is open to forms of cooperation permissible under the law and also in line with prevailing global best practices which could be expressed in unhindered Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) information exchange, or request for Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) through the office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

Once again, I would like to state that the Nigerian National Assembly has given and will continue to give all the needed legislative support to the on gong fight against graft in Nigeria. We are committed to working with the other arms of government; the Executive and Judiciary to effectively deal with the menace of money laundering and terrorist financing.

I would want to thank the Director of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and GIABA National Correspondent for effectively and efficiently coordinating the National Risk Assessment exercise out of which I hope a clear strategic road map will be drawn for effective resource utilization in addressing the deficiencies that still exist in our system.

Dogara is the Speaker of House of Representatives.

President Buhari’s momentous visit to Ebonyi State (1)

P Edward Nnachi

resident Muhammadu Buhari recently paid a two-day visit to EbonyiState, the first Presidential visit to the state in the last 17 years. It was also his first visit to the Southeast geo-political zone since his assumption of office. The president said the visit was a strong expression of his belief in Nigeria’s unity.

The president’s visit, coming barely a month after the visit of Igbo leaders to President Buhari in Abuja is seen across the country as a rare feat by the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Umahi and a big credit to the state government. This is because Ebonyi State is controlled by the PDP. Indeed, politicians in the Southeast geo-political zone gave kudos to President Buhari for the visit and Governor Umahi for hosting the president.

The president was conveyed by a Nigerian Air Force helicopter with registration number NAF-540 from Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, in the company of the

Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr.

Umahi to the army barracks in Nkwagu, Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, at about 11.15 a.m. Chief Umahi was among other Southeast governors who had received him at the Enugu airport.

Speaking at a rousing welcome for him at the Abakaliki stadium the president pledged to address the infrastructure challenges confronting the Southeast zone and pledged to improve agriculture and power supply in the zone when the federal government’s 2018 budget is passed.

He promised to concentrate on power and agriculture projects as well as other social services in the zone when the budget is operational and praised the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Umahi for the projects being executed by his administration in the state, describing them as laudable.

Among the initial projects which President Buhari commissioned were a 700-metre twin Trans-Sahara bridge linking Enugu and Ebonyi States with Cameroon; the Senator Of-

fia Nwali flyover; the 14.5km Abakaliki-Afikpo road; foundation laying of the Ebonyi City Mall; foundation laying of the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge and unveiling of the Akanu Ibiam statue. The president, who was conferred with the chieftaincy titles, Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi, meaning a trustworthy friend of Ebonyi, and Ochioha Ndigbo, meaning the leader of Igbo people, by both the Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers and Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers respectively, expressed appreciation for the titles as well as the warm reception accorded him.

He said he was glad for the opportunity to interact with people of the state.

An elated President Buhari said: “I am delighted to be here in Abakaliki to interact with the good people of Ebonyi State and indeed the Southeast region as a whole. I want to express my gratitude to the people of Ebonyi State for their hospitality and warm reception since I arrived the state.

“My presence here today is a demonstration of my strong belief

in the unity of Nigeria. As the most populous country in Africa with over 300 ethnic groups, our diversity is almost unique. “When I met with the leaders of the South-east in Abuja last month, they raised several issues of concern including the state of the roads and infrastructure in the region.

“I will like to commend Governor David Umahi for his vision and commitment to the development of this state. Some of the projects I commissioned since my arrival are laudable.

“I am also grateful to the traditional rulers of Ebonyi State for the honour bestowed on me with the traditional title of Enyioma I of Ebonyi. I thank you for this honour and warm reception. “I want to assure you that we will deliver on our promises. Our 2018 budget included many projects for the region in the area of power, agriculture and social services.” …to be continued Nnachi can be reached via: nnachieddyugbor@gmail.com / 08028535702.

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Why every Nigerian must read this!

Guest Columnist GODWIN EMEFIELE

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There is nothing wrong in wearing designers but it’s the misplaced priority over the lives of children and the economy of a whole nation.

Remember that Because you can afford it, does not make it compulsory to have it.

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It is either I do not understand economics and how exchange rates work or a vast majority of us Nigerians still don’t get how we have wrecked our country with our own curious choices.

Just this morning, I was listening to the radio and the lady on air went on and on about how she thought CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele was incompetent and should be sacked because the Naira was now exchanging at 309 or so to the USD. “That view pretty much echoes the sentiments expressed by many people I know and it amazes me that there are Nigerians who actually think there is some magic POLICY that can make the Naira strong in the near term. If my economics and my understanding of the way the world works are right, then that is as far from the truth as Jesus Christ is black.

“The simple fact of the matter is that apart from oil that accounts for over 90% of our revenues, we really don’t have much of an economy. We hardly produce anything, we import even toothpicks, so exactly what policy is going to be implemented that will turn Nigeria into a top exporting economy in the near term? Where are our Apples, IBMs, Disneys, GMs, General Electrics, Coca Colas, Empire State buildings, Statues of Liberties, Lockheeds, Citibanks, JP Morgans, ExxonMobils, NBAs, Super Bowls etc? Let me bring that closer home.

“There was a time long ago when Nigeria had a truly strong economy and the naira was one to the dollar – even exchanged for higher than the USD, but that Nigeria is not this Nigeria. Sadly that Nigeria was laid by the British, and this Nigeria (if you don’t believe in the nonsensical imperialist conspiracies like me) – fueled by the DAMAGING Indigenization Decree, has been the creation of us Nigerians.

Back then we had a booming economy.

We were either the top, or among the top exporters, of timbre, cocoa, groundnuts, rubber, palm oil, etc, in the world. Nigerians not only holidayed at home in their villages, at Yankari Games Reserve, at Obudu Cattle Ranch, at Oguta Lake, at Ikogosi springs, at Gurara Falls, at Mambilla Platueau, etc, we attracted international tourists who brought in loads of foreign exchange. Even Nigerian schools

were foreign exchange earners because they attracted foreign students.

“We had different car assembly plants – Peugeot, Volkswagen, Anamco etc. Nigerian government officials only bought vehicles assembled in Nigeria for official cars. We had a thriving sports industry. We were not Man United or Chelsea fans, we were Rangers or IICC fans. We had the Nduka Odizors, people made money from sports.

We also had companies like Lennards and Bata producing school shoes in their thousands, we had the thriving Nigerian Airways and the Aviation School in the north that produced some of the best pilots in the world. In those days if you were brilliant you were respected much more than the crass money-miss-road contractors of today.

Most of the Aje Butters I knew had fathers who were university dons. Back then it meant something to ‘know book’. Our textile industry was alive and well. Just recently I watched a news report on the textile industry in Nigeria on CCTV News.

Though the main focus was on the comatose status of the industry, I was stunned by the gigantic Kaduna Textile Mill built in 1957. I could go on and on.

“Today however, no thanks to our parents (and we must call them out the way Wole Soyinka did his generation) and many of us (and we should be remembered for failing our children if we continue like this), we have destroyed everything.

Today for instance Nigerian football (which comes easy to me obviously) doesn’t appeal to us, we have to fly across thousands of miles to watch ‘our’ clubs play. Every year we collectively burn billions of Naira being fans of clubs that give us nothing back, but some ‘entertainment value’ – simple pleasures for which we are ready to destroy the future of our children.

“Well people, payback time is here.

Even with our ta-she-re money we all want to wear designer clothes and carry designer bags, Armani, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton etc. We all want to drive jeeps with American specs, our children must now school overseas and acquire the necessary accents to come back home and bamboozle their ‘bush and crass’ contemporaries that they left behind.

Who holidays in Nigeria anymore, is there Disneyland here? No one buys made-in-Nigeria school bags for their children, after all no Superman or Incredible Hulk or Cinderella on them.“We are no longer top exporters of anything and the demise of oil means we have zilch… zero.

A country of 170M fashion-conscious people has no textile industry.

We take delight in showing how our made-in- Switzerland Aso Ebi is different class to everyone else’s. When we help our musicians grow and pay them millions, they repay us by immediately shipping the monies overseas to produce their “i-don-dey-different-level” music videos. It makes no difference that distinctly Zulu dancers are dancing to a Nigerian highlife song.

“As stars concerned they also wed and holiday overseas to impress us all. All the musicians who acknowledge their Ajegunle roots now speak in a cocktail of strange accents to symbolise how much they have blown their monies overseas.

Were we a more serious people, the highly popular Kingsway Stores of the past would probably have a thousand outlets pan Nigeria today supporting a massive agriculture industry among others, but today we have the likes of SPAR, Shoprite, dominating the retail industry while Kingsway is dead.

“And we Nigerians make it a special point to shop from the Oyinbos who have ‘cleaner shops’, ‘better this and better that’. For our personal

pleasure we don’t mind them dominating us in our own backyard and shipping proceeds overseas. I could go on and on, but I don tire. Even as you are reading this, stop for a moment and look around you. What you see will probably explain why we are lucky it is not N1000 to the USD yet.

And don’t think for a moment that it cannot get there.

“Just continue to wear your Armani gear and Swiss-made lace, continue to spend your money on Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barca and encourage your children to do same. (My article tomorrow in my Saturday column in ThisDay is on the Nigerian champions Enyimba FC –Nigeria’s most successful club – not having a sponsor, yet Nigerian brands pay over N600m to Man United and Arsenal for sponsorship to impress us.) Ehhh, no problem, continue to tell me the NPFL is rubbish or the clubs should clean up their act if they want sponsorship, mo gbo .

“Don’t curtail your interest in choice wines ( we were the number one champagne consumers in the world in 2015), continue to love your American specs, cheer the education ministry for letting schools sink to pitiable levels, don’t fight them to improve our schools, don’t chide them for letting schools drop Nigerian history and embrace British, America and whatever else curricular.

“Carry on with your love of French wines and Chinese silk, don’t bother about Jamiu Alli when there is Roger Federer.

Stock up on your Italian, American, British products which you cannot live without, including the ‘baby soft’ toilet rolls produced only in that small unique village in England – the days are long gone since you were a broke student who used wet newspapers towipe your butt.

“Don’t even consider holidaying in Nigeria, it’s too dangerous – you have to fulfill your dream of being Nigeria’s Henry Ford. Don’t listen to people like me who have a wardrobe full of only cheap adire that is actually cheaper than just one of your Tom Ford blazers. Please keep dressing in fine silk made in some exotic place so you can be addressed accordingly.

“Finally keep letting corrupt leaders who have looted your commonwealth and shipped all the monies overseas get away because to attack them does not fit your political narrative. Let us continue with the fine life, let us all continue to work for Oyinbo.

Have birthday party in the air, under the sea, overseas etc, just continue.

You have to create record.

But don’t forget that there is a payback time: Worth sharing again.

I must equally add, there is nothing wrong in wearing designers but it’s the misplaced priority over the lives of children and the economy of a whole nation.

Remember that Because you can afford it, does not make it compulsory to have it.

Emefiele is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor

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2019: Nigeria needs total overhaul - Balarabe Musa

...says ‘qualitative’ change inevitable Nasir Dambatta, Abuja

ÏÏÏFormer civilian

the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Mr. Nsima Ekere has stated that the Commission will pay more attention to big ticket projects that will boost regional integration and development.

Ekere, who spoke during a ‘Good Morning Nigeria Programme’ on the Nigeria Television Authority’s (NTA’s) International, assured that NDDC would continue to focus on massive regional projects that would positively impact the Niger Delta region.

He explained that NDDC had identified some of the key projects to be executed in collaboration with state governments. One of such projects, he said was the OmadinoOkerenkoko-Escravos Road, meant to link the Maritime University at Okerenkoko and other coastal communities in the State.

According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the NDDC, Ibitoye Abosede and made available to The Daily Times,the NDDC boss said: “We have signed a pact with the Ondo State Government for the construction of the 50-kilometre Akodo-Araromi/ Ibeju-Lekki road. This strate-

NDDC: Our focus is on big ticket projects gic road will reduce the journey to Lagos from Ondo by forty- five minutes.”

To strengthen collaboration with state governments, Ekere said that NDDC had revived the Partners for Sustainable Development, PSD, Forum, to serve as a clearing house for projects. He added that the commission had set up budget committees in the states. “This is the first time this is happening in NDDC,” he observed.

The NDDC Chief Executive Officer said that over the years, the commission had done a lot in the area of infrastructure development. He said that this was not enough since, “we also want to build human capital. We have signed collaboration agreements that will help us to achieve this.”

Ekere stated that the commission recently entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, NEXIM, to set up a N5billion development fund, where both parties would contribute N2.5bn each. “This we will use to accelerate SMEs and Agricultural development in the region,” he said.

“The partnership with NEXIM Bank is meant to develop the agricultural sector by boosting the entire value chain from training to planting, processing and provision of funds for setting up agricultural enterprises. We want to create an export initiative in the agricultural sector to cre-

ate jobs and help the nation’s economy.”

Ekere said that the NDDC was also partnering with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to help provide employment for the youths, stating: “We want to turn the youths to entrepreneurs. That is the way we can reduce unemployment.”

In addition, he said, the commission had just signed a tripartite agreement for the establishment of the first enterprise innovation and growth hub in Nigeria, assuring that the commission was partnering with SMEDAN and Builders Hub Impact Investment Programme, BHIIP on this.

As part of the efforts to build human capacity in the Niger Delta, Ekere said that the commission recently met the Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, to discuss tapping into their excess internet bandwidth.

He said: “Sao Tome and Principe is just 30 minutes away from Port Harcourt, so, we want to tap into their excess bandwidth for the benefit of the Niger Delta and this is done through a partnership with a Federal Government agency, Galaxy backbone.”

Reacting to misunderstandings over NDDC’s foreign scholarship programme, Ekere explained that it was necessary to sanitize the system to ensure that genu-

ine students in universities get paid; and to ensure that government money was not wasted.

“When we came in, we had loads of petitions and complaints. So, I set up a committee to look at all the anomalies.

“A typical example is someone who registered for a Master’s programme, which is twelve months’ duration. But you find out that in theyear 2017, we are still getting bills for a student who was given scholarship since 2010.

The MD regretted that a few genuine students had not received their reimbursements as a result of the verification exercise.

He pleaded: “We are sorry that the process has taken a bit longer than originally intended.

So, we apologize to the students who are genuinely in school and have not received their payments. We are working to ensure that all genuine recipients of NDDC scholarship collect their emoluments.”

Addressing the issue of stalled projects, the NDDC boss said that contrary to the story that NDDC projects were usually abandoned or uncompleted; the commission had executed over 8,300 projects, with 40 per cent of them completed and commissioned.

governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa has said that ‘qualitative’ change would be inevitable in 2019 as the country requires total overhaul.

Speaking exclusively to The Daily Times, Balarabe who is also the National Chairman of Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) argued that “the system that produced the current leadership at all levels was flawed”.

He advocated for a total overhaul of the institutions that produce political leadership, to give room for better qualified leadership and accountable governance.

Musa, who is also a Chartered Accountant, noted that the nation’s economy has been suffering from manmade backward slide in growth due to the weakness of the institutions that produce elected representatives at all levels.

According to him, the development accounts for the dismal performance in governance at all levels, with dire consequences on the national economy.

“The only way forward for this country by 2019”, he submits, is a replacement of the present change with “a qualitative one”.

He also argued that campaign for young people to take over from the old brigade would only make sense “when the youth themselves are fully prepared for challenge, because right now they are not”.

He also hinged the final victory for the war on coruption would become ever more glaring after “the total overhaul of the relevant institutions” capable of giving room for “qualitative change”.

Party agents and observers during the collation of the results for last Saturday’s Anambra State’s governorship election at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Awka, on Sunday.

Be effective policy analysts, Ambode tells civil servants ÏÏÏLagos

State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has stated that civil servants ought to be effective policy analysts, warning them against importing non-workable ideas and policies into the civil service, so as not to impede productivity. The governor gave this directive at a twoday training on “Policy Analysis, Development and Implementation for Policy Analysts and Developers in The Lagos State Public Service”, held in Ikeja, the state capital.

Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pensions, Dr.

Benson Oke, said Lagos was too distinct for anybody to want to import non-workable ideas applicable elsewhere into the system, as such policies would hinder efficiency which the state was known for.

He said at the end of the training, it was the expectation of the government that the participating officers would be better able to appreciate what policy analysis involved and its typical institutional settings, as well as the personal and professional attributes required to be an effective policy analyst.

“Participating officers will be bet-

ter able to appreciate what role government plays in society and its limitations and strengths compared with other social institutions, including markets and how to integrate market analysis, cost-benefit analysis, comparative institutional analysis, and evaluation methods into policy research exercises,” he said.

Ambode added that at the end of the training, the trainees would also be able to effectively engage in consultation, team work, and conflict management during policy formulation and analysis; how to clearly scope and develop policy ideas and

present policy analysis effectively for multiple audiences and how to work effectively with others to promote sound policy solutions.

“The objectives enumerated above represent the indices now regarded, as a matter of global best practice, as essential knowledge and practice for public sector policy experts. The value to be derived from them are not quantifiable. But, as always, we must take great pains to carefully domesticate them both institutionally and individually, taking care to avoid importing practices that are not workable under our local circumstances.

“Beyond this, however, we must be challenged to aspire to the highest standards of governance and administration that the citizens expect from the government,” he said.

The governor said those involved in the public policy process needed to possess strong analytical skills and the ability to apply a variety of research and evaluation methods within a complex political and economic environment, adding that this training would therefore review the analytical approaches that were essential for effective policy development in modern times.

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Kwara LG poll: APC sweeps all 16 chairmanship seats Kehinde Akinpelu Ilorin

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kwara State Independent Electoral Commission( KWSIEC) yesterday declared chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) winners of the last Saturday council elections in all the 16 local government areas of the the state.

The commission’s chairman, Dr Usman Ajidagba who announced the results last night said APC won 181 councilloship seats while the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) won 8.

NAF carries out environmental clean-up in Enugu Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Nigeria Air Force

(NAF) personnel have undertaken the complete clean-up of Abakpa Market and Nike Road drainage in Abakpa community near Enugu on Sunday.

The NAF personnel, who cleaned and carted away dirt for over three hours, also hired a truck to properly evacuate the dirt to the state’s dumpsite.

The Commander, NAF 553 Base Services Group, Enugu, Air Commodore Paul Masiyer, told newsmen that the environmental sanitation was part of NAF corporate social responsibility meant to build civil-military relationship.

Masiyer said that the NAF had remained in the forefront of adding value and well-being to its host communities and neighbouring communities in its area of operations nationwide. ``The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, said it is mandatory that each NAF base or formation add value and contribute positively to it host and neighbouring communities where they operate. ``It is also in line with one of the key drivers of NAF. The fourth point in the key drivers of NAF says promote and inculcate the core values of integrity, excellence and service delivery,’’ he said.

The commander said that the fourth quarter civic programme; the base decided to do an sanitation outreach this time rather than a medical outreach.

He said that 4 councillorship seats were inconclusive in Ilorin West ,Moro and Edu Local Government Area.

He thanked the people of the state for their peaceful conducted and orderliness during the election.

Ajidagba also thanked security operatives and journalist for their cooperation which he noted contributed immensely the success of the poll.

The announcement of the council poll results was witnessed by representatives of top security operatives and political parties.

L-R: Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; Group Managing Director, Mr. Olajide Adediran and Group Head Administration, Mr. Lucas Mokogwu, all of Core media, during their visit to Sadique Abubakar in Abuja... at the weekend.

PHOTO: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Unpaid pensions, salaries: SERAP, pensioners drag FG to ECOWAS Court Peter Fowoyo

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the governors’ failures to pay workers and pensioners their entitlements, a non governmental organization, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has dragged the Federal Government to the Economic Communities of West African States (ECOWAS) Court, Abuja asking the court to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to deduct the pensions, salaries and gratuities of pensioners and workers across several states of Nigeria from the statutory allocations of the indebted state governments and pay same directly to the pensioners and workers on a-monthly

basis.”

Besides, SERAP and the Federal Civil Service Pensioners Association, Association of Retired Local Government Staff and Primary School Teachers in Delta State are asking the court to order the “immediate payment of all outstanding pensions, salaries and gratuities through deductions from statutory allocations of the indebted state governments, and payment of adequate money compensation of N50 million to each of the pensioners and workers who are plaintiffs, and to pay other unpaid Nigerian pensioners and workers adequate compensation.”

The plaintiffs are suing over “violations of the human rights of workers and pensioners to equality and

equal treatment; equal protection of the law and non-discrimination; to dignity and independence; to adequate standard of living and well-being; to property; to work; to family life; and to economic and social development.”

Also joined as plaintiffs alongside SERAP in the suit number ECW/CCJ/ APP/39/2017 filed last Friday are: an old generation bank of Nigeria Pensioners (Lagos); Mrs Comfort C. Owoha; Joseph Agabi; Osemwenkha G.O, and Mrs J.E. Enabunlele.

The plaintiffs are suing for themselves and on behalf of their members and other workers and pensioners across the country whose salaries and pensions have not been paid by the states and Federal

Government for several months.

In the suit filed on their behalf by Solicitor to SERAP Femi Falana SAN, the plaintiffs argued that, “The retirement system in Nigeria violates the right to equal protection of the law and dignity since senior public officials continue to receive “privileged pensions”, salaries and gratuities while the 2nd—7th plaintiffs, their members and several other Nigerian pensioners and workers continue to be denied their entitlements, salaries and gratuities. ‘Dignity’ here refers to the right to live in security and free of exploitation, abuse, and discrimination.

The plaintiffs also argued that, “Under international law, Nigeria cannot invoke

the provisions of its internal laws or the nature of its federation as justification for its failure to perform a treaty obligation. A fundamental rule of the law of State responsibility is that a State cannot escape its responsibility on the international plane by referring to its domestic legal situation.”

The suit read in part: “Ultimately, the Federal Government cannot escape its responsibility to achieve the effective realization of the rights of Nigerian workers and pensioners to timely and regular payment of salaries, entitlements and gratuities, as it retains ultimate responsibility to ensure the rights of workers and pensioners are fully realized.”

Establishment of industries, panacea to sustainable job creation - IGU Tom Okpe, Abuja

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Industrial Global Union (IGU) has said that only establishment of industries and providing enabling environment would be the panacea for sustainable job creation in Nigeria and Africa in general as millions of youths join the labour market annually.

It also said that for Africa to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 especially goal 9 which deals with industry and innovation, adding that the continent must innovate and industrialise.

Addressing the press on Sunday in Abuja in preparation for the 2017 Africa Industrialization Day expected to

hold on Monday today with the theme: Implications for Africa; make in Africa, create sustainable decent jobs, the Vice President of the union Comrade Issa Aremu said: “In 2015 Africa has as many as 1.2 billion populations with millions of youths joining the labor market annually. Only industries can provide sustainable jobs and living wages with necessary revenues for government to provide the needed infrastructure for development. For Africa to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 2030, especially goal 9 dealing with industry and innovation, our continent must innovate and industrialize. Africa should stop being romantic and clapping for China through uncritical im-

portation of goods and services. Rather Africa must copy China’s industrialization drive which has within 20 years moved over 250 million people out of poverty through manufacturing and industrialization. Africa must make what it consumes; otherwise it will be consumed by the rest of the world”.

According to Aremu, “Many African countries have robust documents and policies on industrialization and diversification, yet few existing industries are closing with mass job losses. It’s time South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana! Zimbabwe, Sudan worked the policies and add value to the continent abundant raw materials”.

The union commended the

Federal Government of Nigeria for launching the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan saying that together with the existing National Industrial Revolution Plan, it can promote revival of industries and creation of mass decent jobs.

The union leader commended Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu who recently said, “No populous nation has ever attained prosperity without first establishing a robust incapacity” adding, “Nigeria and Africa must industrialize now or remain perpetually in poverty, living on aid and credits”.

The union applauded the Vice President of Nigeria’s signing of the three unprecedented Executive Orders

mandating Government agencies to spend more of their budgets on locally produced goods and services saying, “These orders would help in the recovery of many factories in Nigeria”.

Aremu who decried the Federal Government of Nigeria hiring some consultants from Malaysia to help the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning set up three focused labs in the country said: “The cost of hiring the Malaysian consultants will be N458 million ($1.5 million), an official said. The Minister of Budget and Planning, Udoma Udoma, said the setting up of the labs is part of the government’s implementation strategy for the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, (ERGP).

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INITIATIVE FOR THE ERADICATION OF TRADITIONAL AND CULTURAL STIGMATISATION IN OUR SOCIETY 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) MADUAGWU STELLA OGECHUKWU (2) LILIAN NKECHI UKWU (3) KEVIN IKECHUKWU ACHI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ERADICATION OF TRADITIONAL AND CULTURAL STIGMATISATION IN OUR SOCIETY. (2) RECONCILIATION OF COMMUNAL DISPUTES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY: OGECHUKWU STELLA MADUAGWU PRESIDENT

25 CONCERNED COMMITTEE OF FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1.ENIN OBOSO RAPH 2.AKHENAME FRANCIS. O AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. TO ESSENTIALLY PROMOTE UNITY, PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONGST MEMBERS OF THESE NOBLE ASSOCIATION. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, PMB 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: TRUSTEES

OMEGA ROYAL LIVING FAITH MINISTRY

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Public Notice 21

FLAME OF PENTECOST GOSPEL MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Oladele Kolawole Isiaka ( General Overseer) (2) Adedigba Gbade Elisha (3) Olumuyiwa Tunde Adisa (4) Oladele Eunice Mopelola

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Obisami Michael Oyewole (Mike Power) 2. Obisami Bosede Omolara 3. Pastor Johnson Olumuyiwa

( Secretary) (5) Igimoh Boniface Oyathelemi THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ (2) Set the captives free through the power of Holy Spirit.

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

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DIVINE SHEPHERD OF ALL NATIONS CHURCH

CREEKS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE-ANGALA

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

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

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. Evangelist Gabriel Ikenwa Ilechukwu.

2.Mrs. Kate Nwanneka Ilechukwu.

3. Mr. Francis Umeokwochi 4. Mr. Benneth Chinonye Onyeka 5. Ms. Cecelia Ifeyinwa Chiedu 6. Mr. Edwin Okafor Umahi 7. Mr. Aloysius Emeka Ezeorah 8. Mr. Stevie Olumese Abhiolemen

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANDREW TONWORIO 2. ZAASI GUEH LIVINGSTONE 3. IGIRIGI PRINCEWILL

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

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

RIVERS LIKEMINDS INITIATIVE

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1Hon. (Barr) Osima Ginah 2. Hon. Evans Bipi 3. Hon. Rodaford LongJohn.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. To encourage the intellectual cooperation amongs 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.OGWO SAMUEL UMUNNEBUIKE 2.CHUKWUEMEKA CHARLES MADUKA 3.UCHECHUKWU NWANNA OGWO 4.EJIKE KELECHI MICHAEL

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO MINISTER THE WORD OF GOD AND WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRATION-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MISS UDEH FLORENCE ONUABUCHI

SIGNED: TRUSTEE

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

We formerly known and addressed as: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

UGWU EGBO OLIVER UGWU EUCHARIA UGWU CHUKWU EMEKA STANLEY UGWU CHIOMA LILIAN UGWU CHUKWUNONSO GILBERT UGWU CHISOM PEACE

Now wish to be known and addressed as: 1. UDOCHINEKE OLIVER 2. UDOCHINEKE EUCHARIA 3. UDOCHINEKE CHUKWU EMEKA STANLEY 4. UDOCHINEKE CHIOMA LILIAN 5. UDOCHINEKE CHUKWUNONSO GILBERT 6. UDOCHINEKE CHISOM PEACE All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ABBASS DEBORAH SAFURAT

SALAMI TAJUDEEN AJANI I Formerly known and addressed as Salami Tajudeen now wish to be known, called and addressed as SALAMI TAJUDEEN AJANI All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

OKWUCHUKWU IKE EBERECHUKWU

OBIALOR JECINTA IFEOMA I, formerly known and addressed as KANU JECINTA IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as OBIALOR JECINTA IFEOMA. All documents remain valid. Banks, IMSUBEB and general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IKE KELECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as IKE KELECHI JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IZUAGBA CELESTINA ADAOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWANKWO CELESTINA ADAOBI. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

OKONKWO JENNIFERNKIRUKA I formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO NKIRUKA LILIAN,now wish to be known and addressed as OKONKWO JENNIFERNKIRUKA. All former documents remain valid.General public should please take note.

IBEABUCHI OKARIA I formerly known and addressed as OKARIE IBE IKECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as IBEABUCHI OKARIA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS NZEWI ADAORA CHRISTABEL I formerly known and addressed as MISS UCHEGBU ADAORA CHRISTABEL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NZEWI ADAORA CHRISTABEL. All former documents remain valid.General public should please take note.

GRACE SAMUEL BASSEY

MRS OKWUDEI KEREN FAITH I formerly known called and addressed as MISS EBERI KEREN FAITH. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS OKWUDEI KEREN FAITH. Former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGUNENYE EBERECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKWUCHUKWU IKE EBERECHUKWU. All documents remain valid. NYSC and general public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS OKOLIE FLORENCE ONUABUCHI now wish to be known and addressed as MISS UDEH FLORENCE ONUABUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ANEKE SABINA IFEOMA,now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UKWUANI SABINA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

IBEKWE OGOCHUKWU ANN

CHIBUOKE ANIEHE RAPHAEL

CORRECTION OF NAME That ADAMA AMINA was wrongly written as my name in my voter’s card.That my correct name is ADAMU AMINA.that I should be known and addressed as ADAMU AMINA.Genral public and authority concern please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHIBUOKE AMAECHI RAPHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as CHIBUOKE ANIEHE RAPHAEL. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as ABBASS SALAWU DEBORAH SAFURAT OYINOZA or SALAWU ABBASS OYINOZA DEBORAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ABBASS DEBORAH SAFURAT. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written as NWACHI CHIDINMA PEACE instead of my correct name which is JOHN CHIDINMA PEACE. All former documents remains valid, Banks and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IBEKWE OGOCHUKWU ANASTASIA now wish to be known and addressed as IBEKWE OGOCHUKWU ANN. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

- Chairman - Secratary

SIGNED; HON. BARR. OSIMA GINAH (CHAIRMAN).

PRESIDENT SECRETARY

AIMS 1. SKILLS ACQUISITION AND CAPACITY BUILDING 2. CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY 3. CATER FOR WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND CHILDREN 4. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AWARENESS

Signed by: TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADOLPHUS SOWIN TOMINIBI - CHAIRMAN 2. GODWIN IBINABO MAUREEN - SECRETARY 3. EJIMOFOR OGECHI - TREASURER

FAITHSEAT INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

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

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

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

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To propagate and proclaim the gospel of Jesus through music and song

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

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

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

MIKEPOWER WORLD GOSPEL OUTREACH

Address : 18 Akinlade Street, Agoro , off Adiyan road , Agbado , Ifo local government , Ogun state. The General public is hereby notified that the above named MINISTRY has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

MRS. UKWUANI SABINA IFEOMA

MRS. IMAOBONG EPHRAIM UVIE CLIFFORD

I formerly known called and addressed as IMAOBONG SUNDAY JAPHET. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. IMAOBONG EPHRAIM UVIE CLIFFORD . Former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ADELANA ADETOLA SUSAN I Formerly known and addressed as ADEYEYE ADETOLA SUSAN now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS ADELANA ADETOLA SUSAN. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

I formerly known as ODIONG GRACE EDET. Now wish to be known called and addressed as GRACE SAMUEL BASSEY. General public and authority concern please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES This is to confirm that these names: NWAOGU JULIET OGECHI AND IKPEAMA JULI-DON OGECHI, refers to one and the same person. Now wish to be known and addressed as IKPEAMA JULIET OGECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MRS. NWANKWO CELESTINA ADAOBI

22 Public Notice CHANGE OF NAME / CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

That in my zenith bank account is written as. OMOREGIE CHRISTIAN,while my BVN is written as IZEVBIGIE CHRISTIAN and voters card is written as OMOREGIE CHRISTIAN.that documents bearing IZEVBIGIE CHRISTIAN should be change OMOREGIE CHRISTIAN. That my correct birth date is 4th August, 1997.

Not 4th August 1987. Authority concern and general public take note.

This is to confirm that the name Olusanya Deborah.I and Deborah Olusanya.F,refers to one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as OLUSANYA DEBORAH IBIYEMI. All former documents remain valid general public please take note

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

AKINLOTAN ISIAKA AKANGBE I formerly known and addressd as AKINLOTAN ISIAQ GBENGA, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINLOTAN ISIAKA AKANGBE. All former document remain valid. General public should pleease take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was incorrectly written as ,SANNI VICTARY OJOCHIDE ,on my First Bank account instead of IDAKWOJI OJOCHIDE. All former document remain valid. First Bank and general public should please take note.

I, DICK KIISI CASMIR, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, KIISI CASMIR DICK, instead of, DICK KIISI CASMIR, in my bank account details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, DICK KIISI CASMIR. My correct date of birth is, 28th November, 1988, not 28th November, 1987. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS MADAKI-AGBOGUN KAFAYAT

AFOLABI OMOLADE TEMITOPE

I FORMERLY MISS AGBOGUN KAFAYAT NOW MRS MADAKI-AGBOGUN KAFAYAT ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I formerly known and addressed as OYINLOYE OMOLADE TEMITOPE now wish to be known and addressed as AFOLABI OMOLADE TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS AKANDE DEBORAH ADENIKE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS DEBORAH ADENIKE YALUMO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AKANDE DEBORAH ADENIKE. I was born on 02/05/1978. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEWALE PHILIP .O. MICHAEL I formerly known and addressed as ADETAYO ADURAGBEMI IWATUJE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEWALE PHILIP .O. MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

BELLO ADETOUN AKOKE I formerly known and addressed as OYEWUNMI IYABO now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO ADETOUN AKOKE. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

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FOLASHADE MARGARET BALOGUNSOBOWALE

ORUGHIM UJU JULIUS

JOEL EBERECHUKWU ONYEMAECHI

I formerly known and addressed Folashade Margaret Balogun, now wish to be known and addressed as FOLASHADE MARGARET BALOGUNSOBOWALE. Former documents remain valid general public should please take note

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT ORUGHIM UJU ORUGHIM0UJU JULIUS AND ORUGHIM UJUNWA JULIUS IS ONE AND SAME PERSON .NOW WISHES TO BE ADDRESSED ORUGHIM UJU JULIUS . IMO STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY UTURU AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed JOEL EBERE MBALASO , now wish to be known and addressed as JOEL EBERECHUKWU ONYEMAECHI Former documents remain valid general public should please take note

FOLAJIMI DESIREOLUWA ENIADE

FOLAJIMI OLUFUNKE BLESSING I formerly known and addressed as ORESANYA OLUFUNKE BLESSING , now wish to be known and addressed ad FOLAJIMI OLUFUNKE BLESSING. All former documeent remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBADINA TOYIN , now wish to be known and addressed as ATIKO YEMISI MOBOLAJI. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

MRS. NISSI BYENCIT RICHARD I, formerly known and addressed as Miss Nissi Byencit Rimdans, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Nissi Byencit Richard. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

ABATI KEHINDE HASSANAH Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL KEHINDE HASSANAH now wish to be known and addressed as ABATI KEHINDE HASSANAH. all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

OLALEYE YUSUF AKANDE

OLATUNBOSUN OLAIDE AZEEM I, formerly known and addressed as OLATUNBOSUN OLAIDE ASIMIYU, now wish to be known and addressed as OLATUNBOSUN OLAIDE AZEEM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ORESANYA DESIREOLUWA ENIADE, now wish to be known and addressed as FOLAJIMI DESIREOLUWA ENIADE. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

SANNI SUNMISOLA TEMITOPE I formerly known and addressed as ALABI SUNMISOLA TEMITOPE., now wish to be known and addressed as SANNI SUNMISOLA TEMITOPE. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

OLALEYE MARIAM TITILAYO I, formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED MARIAM TITILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEYE MARIAM TITILAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLALEYE YUSUF BABATUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEYE YUSUF AKANDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ATIKO YEMISI MOBOLAJI

I formerly known and addressed as PATIENCE BEKE EJE now wish to be known and addressed as GRACE COMFORT SULE. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MRS ANNE CHINYERE ONYECHERE I formerly known and addressed as MISS ANNE NWANNE OGBONNA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANNE CHINYERE ONYECHERE. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as OGUNSANMI SUNKANMI EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as AYOSUNKAMI OLAREWAJU EMMANUEL OLUWATOBA. All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

ABDULAHI CECILIA DARE I formerly known and addressed as ODEY CECILIA now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAHI CECILIA DARE. All former documents remain valid.

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ADENIYI GBADEGA SAMSON I formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI INNOCENT now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIYI GBADEGA SAMSON. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EMMANUEL ONYEMACHI DANIEL I formerly known and addressed as ONYEMEICHI EMMANNEL CHUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL ONYEMACHI DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH GANIU AYANDA now wish to be known and addressed as EBU GANIU JIMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as AJIBADE ENOCH DAMILARE while in some other ones it was written as AJIBADE DAMILARE. I am the one bearing all the names, now I wish to be known as AJIBADE DAMILARE for BVN purposes. All documents bearing the names are valid.

General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as KASALI ADEDOTUN ARIKE while in some other documents it was written as BAMIRO ADEDOTUN ARIKE. I am the one bearing all the names. All documents bearing the names are valid. General public to please take note.

In my documents my name was written as OGILE-OJILE EMMANUEL OGBODO. This is to confirm that I am the one bearing all the names. I was born on 25/12/1984. All documents bearing the names are valid.

General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL NAME

Formerly JONATHAN Sijuade Samuel. Now AWORETANJONATHAN, Sijuade Samuel.

Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

HASSAN SIDIKAT ABIMBOLA

ANIEFIOK FRIDAY AKPAN

AZUKA AYO DOROTHY

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly OGUNSAKIN SIDIKAT ABIMBOLA now HASSAN SIDIKAT ABIMBOLA. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

This is to notify the general public that my name was erroneously written as Magdalene John instead of Aniefiok Friday Akpan. Both name is one and same person. That my correct name is Aniefiok Friday Akpan and my correct date of birth is 28/12/1971. All former documents remain valid. Fidelity Bank, FCMB, Access Bank, GTB and general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLUWAKEMI AGNES FAMESO now wish to be known as OLUWAKEMI AGNES SOPE AGBEBI. All former documents remain valid. General Public please take note.

OGHENERUONA OHWODO EMEVOR I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ogheneruona Ohwodo, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Ogheneruona Ohwodo Emevor.

ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY QUOTED AS EWOIGBOKHAN NICHOLAS FEMI AMIEDE ANJOLA INSTEAD OF EWOIGBOKHA NICHOLAS FEMI ANJOLA AIMIENDE. I WAS BORN ON IOTH MARCH I996. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC AND AUTHORITIES CONCERNED SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

This is to confirm that i Akinsanya Ogunlana Folayemi Sandra and Ogunlana Folayemi Sandra is one and the same person as Akinsanya Folayemi Sandra.

Now wish to be known and addressad as Akinsanya Ogunlana Folayemi Sandra.

My correct date of birth is 18th day of July, 1971 not 18th day of July, 1977. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME

GRACE COMFORT SULE

AYOSUNKAMI OLAREWAJU EMMANUEL OLUWATOBA

EBU GANIU JIMOH

AFOLABI BODE OLUWASEGUN

Formerly OMONIJO SEGUN BODE. Now AFOLABI BODE OLUWASEGUN, Former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

MRS MARYAM TOYIN BAKARE

MRS. OLOPADE SANDRA OLUWABUSOLA I formerly known and addressed as AMBALI SANDRA OLUWABUSOLA, now wish to be known and addressed ss MRS. OLOPADE SANDRA OLUWABUSOLA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MICHAEL-EKENE CHINENYENWA OLUCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as, OBIENU CHINENYENWA OLUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MICHAEL-EKENE CHINENYENWA OLUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OLASUNMADE BABATUNDE SHERIF

FORMERLY AYELOJA TUNDE NOW OLASUNMADE BABATUNDE SHERIF ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID ACCESS BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE AZEEZ FATIMOH OLUWATOSIN I formerly known and addressed as BAKARE FATIMOH OLUWATOSIN now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ FATIMOH OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEBAYO ADIJAT KUBURAT I formerly known and addressed as WILLIAMS ADEBAYO KUBURAT now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO ADIJAT KUBURAT. I was born on 18/05/1976. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

AMINU ISIAKA TEMITOPE I formerly known and addressed as ISIAKA BABATUNDE ALABI now wish to be known and addressed as AMINU ISIAKA TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

EGBEDI FOLUKE OMOLABAKE

Formerly AYINDE FOLUKE OMOLABAKE now EGBEDI FOLUKE OMOLABAKE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS. OKONKWO OGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA I formerly known as MISS. NWEZE OGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKONKWO OGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Formerly OKOH AYO DOROTHY now AZUKA AYO DOROTHY . Former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

Formerly Olahi Juliana Otanya now Olaha Juliana Otanya . Former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

I formerly known as Miss Adekeye Maryam Toyin now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Maryam Toyin Bakare. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

JOYCE UGHEGHELE IFADA

MRS. MMENI AMAKA I, formerly known and addressed as AMAKA OYEOKA MAUREEN, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. MMENI AMAKA due to marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as TITILAYO JEMILAT JIMOH, Now wish to be known and addressed as TITILAYO JEMILAT ANIMASHAUN-JIMOH. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, EGBEBI AKEEM AYINDE-ADE, EGBEBI AKEEM ADEWUNMI, EGBEBI ADE WUNMI and EGBEBI AKEEM AYINDEADE refer to one and the same person. That all documents bearing the above mentioned names remain mine and valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

OSASOGIE SUCCESS ESOSA I, formerly known and addressed as OVIASOGIE SUCCESS ESOSA, now wishes to be known and addressed as OSASOGIE SUCCESS ESOSA. All former documents remain valid.

General public and authorities concerned should take note.

SYLVESTER AHAMEFULA ONYEOZIRILA I formerly known and addressed as SYLVESTER NJOKU AGHANYA, now wishes to be known and addressed as SYLVESTER AHAMEFULA ONYEOZIRILA. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as JOYCE UGHEGHELE ODIAGBE, Now wish to be known and addressed as JOYCE UGHEGHELE IFADA. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

ANANWA VICTOR EKPEREKA I, formerly known and addressed as ANANWA VICTOR FREEDOM, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANANWA VICTOR EKPEREKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

BAMIDELE, MODUPEOLA , BILIKIS

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BHADMUS MORIYAMO ABIKE I formerly known and addressed as ONIFADE MORIYAMO ABIKE now wish to be known called and addressed as BHADMUS MORIYAMO ABIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

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CORRECTION OF NAME

OLAREWAJU SUSAN KEHINDE

I formerly known and addressed as OKUNADE SUZANA AMELE now wish to be known called and addressed as OLAREWAJU SUSAN KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to state that my name was wrongly written on my bank account as ONYENFORO EKENE MR instead of ONYENUFORO STEPHEN EKENE. That my correct name is ONYENUFORO STEPHEN EKENE. Banks and general public take note.

MRS. GLADYS IDORENYIN UMOH

ISSA ORIYOMI OLAJUMOKE

EMMANUEL KIEHOKE CECILIA Formerly known and addressed as KIEHOKE CECILIA, now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL KIEHOKE CECILIA. That I was born on the 7th July, 1973. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AMOS-OKUMA EVELYN UZIEZI

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ABIKE UMORU ROSEMARY Formerly known and addressed as ADESHINA FUNMILAYO BOSE, now wish to be known and addressed as ABIKE UMORU ROSEMARY. All former documents remain valid.

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CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

Formerly known and addressed as SEWEBATU FOLAKE KOLAWOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as BOSE FATIMA AZEEZ. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BOSE FATIMA AZEEZ

ATAIZUE ROBINSON ESHAKO I formerly known and addressed as DANIEL ROBINSON ESHAKO now wish to be known called and addressed as ATAIZUE ROBINSON ESHAKO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADDITION /CONFIRMATION OF NAME

NGHARGBU GLORIA ANTHONY

Formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI SUNDAY FANEGAN, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIYI DIEGO FANEGAN. That my date of birth is 12/03/1985 and not 27/03/1980. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that my name reflect as OLUJIMI ADEKAHUNSI on my BVN and I want to add IBIYINKA to the above names to read OLUJIMI ADEKAHUNSI IBIYINKA and that henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OLUJIMI ADEKAHUNSI IBIYINKA. That OLUJIMI ADEKAHUNSI IBIYINKA and OLUJIMI ADEKAHUNSI refer to one and same person.

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I, formerly called and addressed as GLORIA ANTHONY NYARGBU now wish to be known called and addressed as NGHARGBU GLORIA ANTHONY. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

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EKEKWE DANIELLA ISIOMA DAWN MISAN

ADAOBI DESMOND OTAKPONMWEN

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AKINWUNMI OMOLOLA MOTUNRAYO Formerly known and addressed as ADEBIYI OMOLOLA MOTUNRAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINWUNMI OMOLOLA MOTUNRAYO. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly written as ODIMAH DAMIAN instead of ODUMAH DAMIAN RUMI. All former documents remain valid.

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AKINWALE ADEBIMPE ASHABI

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JAMIU OLAJIDE ABDULKHAFFI Formerly known and addressed as JAMIU OLADIMEJI OLAITAN now wish to be known and addressed as JAMIU OLAJIDE ABDULKHAFFI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL OBETEN FRIDAY now wish to be known and addressed as ENANG OBETEN FRIDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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Formerly known and addressed as EJIDE KUBURAT AJIJA now wish to be known and addressed as KUBURAT EJIDE MUSTAPHA. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS NDUBUISI NCHEDO GLORY

MRS AJILEYE OLUWATOMIKE AGNES

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OKIEBOR OHONSE AUGUSTINE

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Formerly known and addressed as MISS OJO OLUWATOMIKE AGNES now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJILEYE OLUWATOMIKE AGNES. All former documents remain valid.

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I Dick Kevin and Nmeburulo Dick Onyekachi is the same person. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as OKOEBOR EHIMEN now wish to be known and addressed as OKIEBOR OHONSE AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

DAVID IFEOLUWA DEBORAH Formerly known and addressed as OJUOLA IFEOLUWA DEBORAH now wish to be known and addressed as DAVID IFEOLUWA DEBORAH. All former documents remain valid.

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SYLVANUS AMA KANU I formerly known and addressed as OKORO AMA KALU, now wishes to be known and addressed as SYLVANUS AMA KANU. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OMILEKE MORUF I formerly known and addressed as Oluwanishola Morufu, now wishes to be known and addressed as Omileke Moruf. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to inform the general public that i am the same person bearing MURITALA SULAIMON AYOOLA and MURITADHO SULAIMON AYOOLA. All former documents remains valid, general public and Authorities concerned should please take note.

UNIQUE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: 1. BRIDGET OKONOFUA-PRESIDENT 2. UME VIVIAN CHIOMA- SECRETARY 3. ADESINA OLUSOLA ADEBIYI 4. MERENDA MOTUNRAYO RITA 5. CHUKWU EMEKA KELVIN. 6. OGUNRINOLA BIYI 7. UMORU CYNTHIA MOSUNMOLA 8. CLARK OLUBUNMI FOLUSO. 9. ASERU OMOYEMI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO INSPIRE AND INFLUENCE WOMEN’S LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE TO MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH 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 DAYSOF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. APOSTLE PAUL NEWMAN O. NZEAKO 2. PASTOR MRS BLESSING ADA OGBUCHI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO RAISE UP GENERATION OF KINGS AND PRIESTS WHO WILL IMPACT THE WORLD FOR CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION [CAC], PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: STEPHEN E. AMALLAGOGE & CO (LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & NOTARIES PUBLIC) 07030342726

BALOGUN-SULAIMAN KAFILAT ABIKE

ENANG OBETEN FRIDAY

AJOKE HILDA OMODEOYE

Formerly known and addressed as ADAOBI CHINYERE IGWENATUH, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAOBI DESMOND OTAKPONMWEN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KUBURAT EJIDE MUSTAPHA

EKE ODOCHI NORAH

SAMUEL ALLAHSSAN ONOJA

EFERUSUOA RAYMOND

OKORIE SUNDAY MARTINS

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS ANWUACHA ODOCHI NORAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EKE ODOCHI NORAH ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SAMUEL ONOJA ALHASSAN NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS SAMUEL ALLAHSSAN ONOJA ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EFERUSHA EBIBOTEI, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED EFERUSUOA RAYMOND EBIBOTEI. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING THE FORMER NAMES REMAIN VALID. THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OKORIE SUNDAY MARTINS NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IWUORAH SUNDAY MARTINS, ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS BEARING OKORIE SUNDAY MARTINS REMAIN VALID AND GENUINE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

TOP TEACHERS VOLUNTEER INITIATIVE

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

TRUSTEES: 1 DR NAFISATU DAHIRU MOHAMMED 2 NDUKWEM IROAKAZIGHI OGWO 3 DR CAROLINE EMEKA OGBONNA 4 CHUKWUMA CHUKWUMAKADIBE OSAKWE 5 MFON USORO 6 EKANABASI UBONG 7 PATRICK UKO 8 DR UBONG UMOH 9 OTOBONG SAMPSON 10 DR GLORY INYANG AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROVIDE FREE TEACHING AIDS 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 ISHAYA RABO

CHRIST MOUNTAIN TOP DELIVERANCE MINISTRY

COMMITTE OF HEADS OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ESTABLISHMENT IN EDO STATE IT NO/CAC/12245 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.

NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED 1. HON DR EHIZOKHALE MICHAEL UMONIEKHE ( CHAIRMAN) 2. ONI ODIGIE OJO ( SECRETARY) 3. DR OTOBO ONOME FRANCIS 4. OJEI AYUNOR EMMANUEL 5. OLOTON ANDREW 6. AJAYI MOSES TEO 7. DR ALIGBE JONATHAN OLD TRUSTEES CHIEF SOLOMON OMO OSAGIE - DECEASED CHIEF (ENGR) ROWLAND IFIDON- DECEASED CHIEF (DR) ROWLAND AGIDEE- REMOVED MRS. J.I OMIGIE- DECEASED MR OJO ODIGIE- RE APPOINTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG THE HEADS OF ALL FEDERAL MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND PARASTATALS IN EDO STATE 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: OJEALARO CHRISTY NO 1, BANJUL STREET WUSE 2, ABUJA 08050940882

HOUSE OF OBATERU PEOPLE’S EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, CAC, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST LAWRENCE OGBEIDE 2. PST MRS. BLESSING OGBEIDE 3. PST.LINUS OKOYE

THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. PRINCESS ADENRELE ADENIRAN OGUNSANYA 2. MR FOLA TINUBU 3. HRM OBA (DR ) ADEORIYOMI AKEEM OLUWASESAN OYEBO 4. PASTOR ADEYANJU BIODUN 5. HON PRINCE LANRE SANUSI 6. MR AKINJIDE AKINTEYE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD TO ALL NATIONS 2. DELIVERING HUMANITY FROM THE STRONGHOLD OF EVIL FORCES. 3. PROVIDING SOCIAL/ WELFARE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY WITHIN 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, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO CARE AND EMPOWER THE LESS PRIVILEDGE 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED-TRUSTEES

24 Public Notice HUMANLOSS DEVELOPMENT OF AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION INITIATIVE DOCUMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1.UGWU KINGSLEY BEN 2. IDU EDUN 3.VEM TABITHA SILAS 4.OLANIRU OLUMIDE BAMIDELE 5.OYERO STEVE KUNKLE 6.JAMES G. DAMEN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY THROUGH HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATE POPULACE ON VARIOUS WAYS OF PREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2. TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS AND ORGANISATIONS 3. TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES. 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.

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TRIBUTARY INITIATIVE FOR LEARNING

NISELE WATER 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 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADEFIOYE ENIOLA KEHINDE - CHAIRMAN. 2. FOLARANMI AGBOOLA - SECRETARY. 3. LADEJO IBUKUNOLUWA - TREASURER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELESINMOGUN JOSHUA SEWANU - CHAIRMAN 2. ELESINMOGUN OLUWAFUNMILAYO OLATOKUNBO - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO TACKLE COMMON TO PRODUCTIVE UNEMPLOYMENT, THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, 2. TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT 3. TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF FAMILIES IN 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.

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: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES FOUNDATION LOSS OF DOCUMENT

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLEAN WATER, INFRASTRUCTURE, ELECTRICITY, SANITATION, OUTREACH, COMMUNICATION ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH, GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE.

ORPHANS AND DISABILITY CARE FOUNDATION [ODCF]

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUGS ABUSE INITIATIVE

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

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

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.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EWUBARE DENNIS BROWN. ......................PRESIDENT. 2. EWUBARE DENNIS ROSEMARY CHIOMA. SECRETARY. 3. OGBUAGU ANULI REGINA. 4. OLODI RACHAEL ELO-OGHENE. 5. IROEGBU GODSON. 6. DR. EKINE DATA IRENE.

TRUSTEES: 1. SALISU IBRAHIM YUNUSA -CHAIRMAN 2. DR. SHETTIMA AJI ALI 3. DR. GRACE J. BILA 4. DR. KYAUTA IBRAHIM 5. MRS. VICTORIA IYABO ADESINA 6. MALLAM ADAMU IBRAHIM.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHARLES OJO - CHAIRMAN 2. OSAMUEDE OJO - SECRETARY 3. OSAZUWA IGBINOBA 4. JUDITH GIWA-AMU 5. IFUEKO ALUFOHAI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.TO PROVIDE FRAME WORK FOR ECONOMIC WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. 2. TO PROVIDE HELP FOR ACADEMIC WORKS AND IMPROVE ON QUALIFY RESEARCH WORKS AMONG RESEARCHERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

MOUNTAIN OF TESTIMONY APOSTOLIC OUTREACH

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) PROPHET UTIBE EFFIONG GEORGE. 2) ELDER EFFIONG GEORGE ETUK 3) DEACONESS MERCY EFFIONG GEORGE 4) MISS UDUAK EFFIONG GEORGE

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND ENSURE INCLUSION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BASHEER UMAR ABUBAKAR ESQ. 08033761539.

SWORD OF FIRE GOSPEL CHURCH

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.HON PATRICK IYOHA GHETOGHOMWEN- CHAIRMAN 2 .MR EMMANUEL OHUE-SECRETARY 3. PRINCE SAMUEL EHIGIATOR IGUMA - COORDINATOR 4. MRS OBAYAGBONA OSARETIN DORO -TREASURER 5. PASTOR ALAMU SOLOMON OHIOLEI 6 . MR OSAGIEDE DAVID

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

BE THE DIFFERENCE CHARITY ORGANISATION

BLACK DIAMOND AFRICAN BEAUTY RESTORATION FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BINITIE MOFE 2. AMUSAM MARIAM KIKELOLA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. AGBOR MARTIN ENOH - CHAIRMAN 2. ODU VIVIAN ANTHONY - SECRETARY 3. UMOH LUCY 4. ODU ANTHONY INYAMBE 5. ONUKANSI ANDREW 6. UMEH CHIDI EMMANUEL

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

EDO YOUTHS ACHIEVERS DEVELOPMENT FORUM

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.DANIEL JONATHAN OBIEBI 2. LUCK IKUTEGBE JOYCE 3. SALMAN ZAINAB BOSEDE 4.SHADRACH IKUTEGBE

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

SIGNED: BINITIE MOFE 08079361531

SIGNED: BARR. THOMAS 08035020070

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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1.WE PREACH AND TEACH THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. WE MINISTER TO THE PEOPLE,S IN NEED THROUGH PRAYER. 3. WE GIVE BIBILIC CONSELLING TO THE DISCOURAGED

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, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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 AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH A HEART FOR SERVICE, WITH ORGANISATIONS THAT CHAMPION CAUSED OF POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE SOCIETY; ULTIMATELY EMPOWERING THE CREED TO BE THE DIFFERENCE WE WANT TO SEE 2. TO PROVIDE SOCIAL MECHANISMS THAT WILL ENHANCE HUMAN CAPACITY INITIATIVES AND PURPOSIVE LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA AT LARGE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVS: 1. TO ACT AS A SUBSIDIARY TO ENABELL HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS INITIATIVE. 2. TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO HELP DRUG ABUSE DETECTION, PROPER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF VICTIMS. 3. TO PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS WHOSE WARDS / CHILDREN ABUSE DRUGS USING PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS. 4. TO REDUCE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE AFRICAN INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND VALUES 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: PETER ONUH. ESQ 08065669570

VOICE OF HOPE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE 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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO INCULCATE A GOOD QAULITY LEADERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY HENCE PROMOTE THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS THROUGH GOOD LEADERSHIP ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

GARGA FOUNDATION CAC/IT/NO 40778 THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ALIYU AMINU AHMED =RETAINED. (2) HADIZA LAWAL GABDO =REMOVED (3) MARYAM A. ABUBAKAR =REMOVED (4) ABDULHAMEED BABAINNA =REMOVED (5) BELLO MOHAMMED MAI =REMOVED (6) ABUBAKAR BABA MUSTAPHA =REMOVED (7) MAXWELL MANIDU MACHILL =REMOVED (8) AMINU ADAMU =REMOVED ( (9) MANSURAH BUBA ARDO =REMOVED (10) MAISARATU SAIDU AHMED =REMOVED THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: (1) MOHAMMED BELLO AMINU (2) RUQAYYA MUHAMMAD AMINU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ABDULHAMID MUHAMMAD 2. SULEIMAN MOHAMMED DENBO 3. AMADU ABUBAKAR 4. HARUNA MAMUDA 5. ADAMU SULAIMAN 6. ABDULLAHI ADAMU 7. ARDO AMADU 8. USMAN MUHAMMED

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1)MRS ROSELINE NNENNAYA AMUCHIE (2) PROF VIOLA ADAKU ONWULIRI (3) MRS BEVERLY NKEMDIRIM OMOLE (4) MR FLOYD IKENNA AMUCHIE (5) MR UZOMA PAUL AMUCHIE (6) DR MRS AGATHA MIRIAM AKUMA NDUGBU (7) BARRISTER CHRISTINA NNENNAYA AMUCHIE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROMOTING PEACE AND STABILITY IN THE SOCIETY 2. PEACE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION 3. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE COMMUNITY

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROVIDE VARIETY OF LIFE SAVING SUPPORT TO THE NEEDY IN THE AREAS OF FOOD, SKILLS AND EDUCATION.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLISA NWANKWOR 2. IZUCHUKWU CHIGBOGU 3. CHIDULUO KENNETH NWAJIOBI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER THE UNITY, PEACE AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE CLUB.

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CONCERNED MINDS FOR GOOD HEALTH INITIATIVE

ADOLESCENTS, GIRLS AND WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT 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.

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

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONIMIYA OYANI CHARLES. 2. MONYE ANTONIA NKEM 3. MONYE IKECHUKWU GREGORY

TRUSTEES: 1.OMORANMILOWO OLUMIDE ARTHUR. 2. AKINYELE AANU DOTUN. 3. OYELADE TAIWO SAHEED. 4. ABUTU IGOCHE PETER.

TRUSTEES: 1 PROF EBHODAGHE FRIDAY OKONOFUA 2 PROF ADESEGUN FATUSI 3 OBA (DR) VICTOR KILADEJO 4 MRS YEWANDE VICTORIA AJAYI 5 DR ADEKEMI SIMILADE KILADEJO.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE FREE AND QUALITY MEDICAL CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND OPTIMUM DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS AND OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE.

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

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

SIGNED :ONUOHA CHUKWUMA ESQ.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROVISION OF FREE MEDICAL CARE TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO GOOD MEDICAL CARE FOR ALL. 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: ANYANWU EUSEBUIS 08025489697

GEORGE CRESCENTS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OGBA LAGOS LOSS OF DOCUMENT THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF ITS TRUSTEES AND ADMENDMENT OF IT CONSTITUTION, ADDING AND REMOVER OF TRUSTEES. OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF OYEKUNLE OLUWASANMI - REMAINED 2. HON. ISHOLA ADEKUNLE OLORUNNIMBE - REMOVED 3. REAR ADMIRAL SUNDAY ABIODUN OLUKOYA - REMOVED 4. ALHAJA RUFUKAT AYODEJI THOMAS - REMOVE 5. MRS MAGARET KECHI NWOBIA - REMOVED 6. HON. (ENGR) ADESHINA ADEGBENRO - REMOVED 7. CHIEF OLATUNJI AYANLAJA (SAN) - REMOVED NEW APIONTED TRUSTEES ARE. 1. CHIEF OYEKUNLE OLUWASANMI - REMAINED 2. NWABUDIKE FRANCIS CHUKWUMA - ADDED 3. ADEKUNKE OLUWASANMI OYEKUNLE - ADDED 4. OLUKOYA SUNDAY ABIODUN - ADDED 5. AKAMO BABATUNDE ADEWALE - ADDED 6. AJETUNMOBI OLANIKE MARY 7. JOSEPH SIGISMUND BABASEYI 8. YOLOYE AYOTUNDE OLUFEMI. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION REMAIN THE SAME. 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.

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

TRUSTEES: 1. REV. DIVINE JUSTICE EZENNE --RETAINED 2. MOTHER ROSE MMADU --RESIGNED 3. DEACON CYPRIAN EGWIM --RESIGNED 4. ELDER LOVEDAY OCHOMMA --RESIGNED 5. BRO. KENNETH AKAGHA --RESIGNED 6. REV. DR. LAWRENCE JAMES --RESIGNED 7. EZENNE ADAOBI CHRISTIANA --APPOINTED 8. EHIDO CHIBUIKE -- APPOINTED 9. AZIEKWE ANTHONIA -- APPOINTED 10. OKAFOR PATRICK CHUKWUNIEKE --APPOINTED 11. EZENNE NNEKA PERPETUA --APPOINTED AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAINS THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES 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.

HAONUR-RAHMAN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF NIGERIA THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KASSIM SHAMUSIDEEN OMOLOLA. 2. ABIDJAN RASAQ LADI. 3. IBRAHIM TAOFIQ. 4. BALOGUN KITTAN OLUWASEUN. 5. SIDIQ ALIYU IYANDA. 6. SALIMAN SULEIMAN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A. ADVANCEMENT OF ISLAMIC RELIGION, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE OF ITS MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE ENTIRE 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.

AROGBO IJAW-IBE YOUTH FORUM

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAME 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. KPAINKO THADDAEUS MIYENSINTE 2. BOBOU TAYE 3 AWENE DEGBE LETICIA 4. DIPO TORHUKERHIJO 5. OMONI PERE JOHN 6. UGOWONI JEPEREDEN EZEKIEL 7. JIDE DITOI 8. YANYANGBINI TIKANTU 9. JEANINE STEPHEN 10. PERETEI TOWEI IKANTU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CONTROL YOUTH RESTIVENESS AND PROPAGATE ORIENTATION TOWARDS POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIO ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COMMUNITIES. 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.

CHRISTIAN ROCK FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE NAME WILL BE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR INCORPORATION AS AN ASSOCIATION OF INCORPORATED TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE PROMOTERS ARE MAINLY MARITIME AUTHORS.

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.

PROMOTERS: 1. DR. ZEBULON IKOKIDE, PH.D 2. DR. IGNATIUS IKECHUKWU UCHE, PH.D 3. DR. EUGENE NWEKE 4. MR. MILTON OFOBRUKWETA 5. ICHIE FRANK OBIEKEZIE 6. MR. A.O. VINCENT

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) SOROYE KOLAJO OLUSOLA (2) SOROYE ELIZABETH ORIYOMI (3) ADEWOLE TAIWO TITILOPE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO PREACH AND PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH ALL MEDIA POSSIBLE; (2) TO PROMOTE PEACE AND LOVE THROUGH FOSTERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND VALUES; ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

BONUS PASTOR SEMINARY OSINA 1992 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

THE FAITHFULS HOUSEHOLD ORGANISATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. FR. JOSEPHAT NWUZOR NDINUJUO 2. REV. FR. MICHAEL UCHENNA OLUMBA 3. MR. GREGORY CHIBUEZE OBIDIEGWU 4. MR. COSPERRY ONYEKA OGBATU 5. MR. HILLARY CHIELOZONAM UMEOKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A. TO FOSTER FRIENDSHIP, BROTHERHOOD AND UNITY AMONG MEMBERS. B. TO SUPPORT, PROTECT AND PROMOTE MEMBERS LAWFUL INTERESTS IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF ENDEAVORS. C. TO UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SCHEMES THAT WILL PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS’ WELFARE AND THE ASSOCIATION’S GOAL. D. TO HELP IN STRENGTHENING TEACHING AND LEARNING AT OUR ALMA MATER AND PROMOTE THE MORAL AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF 1992 OLD BOYS OF THE SCHOOL. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHIDI ILOEGBU, ESQ.

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: CHIBUZOR C. EZIKE

FESTAC WATER TANKER DRIVERS ASSOCIATION

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO PROMOTE UNITY AND WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS. 2) TO ENHANCE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS 3) TO ENCOURAGE DISTRIBUTION OF QUALITY WATER. 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: TRUSTEES

ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME AUTHORS OF NIGERIA [AMAN]

ANY OBJECTION TO INCORPORATION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, WITHIN TWENTY ONE [21] DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO FOSTER REGIONAL INTEGRATION AMONG THE SOUTH EAST STATES

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) ADEMU MOHAMMED. 2) ANSAH OWUSU. 3) ACHEMU LAWAL. 4) EBOH ONYEKA COLLNS. 5) IFEZUE PROMISE KELECHI.

SIGNED: WHITEFRIARS SOLICITORS.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION ARE TO, AMONG OTHERS: (1) FORM AN UMBRELLA OF PROFESSIONAL MARITIME AUTHORS WHO HAVE WRITTEN BOOKS ON MARITIME SUBJECTS. (2) SENSITIZE HIGHER INSTITUTION GRADUATES AND UNDERGRADUATES, NIGERIANS, SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ON THE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NIGERIAN MARITIME INDUSTRY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL BOOKS, SEMINARS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ETC. WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOPING THEIR INTEREST IN MARITIME TRADE FOR SELFEMPLOYMENT AND JOB CREATION. (3) ENGAGE IN RESEARCH FOR MARITIME TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND REVENUE GENERATION FOR THE COUNTRY, ETC.

TRUSTEES: 1. HIS EXCELLENCY NWEZE DAVE UMAHI 2. HIS EXCELLENCY DR OKEZIE IKPEAZU 3. HIS EXCELLENCY CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO 4. RT HON IFEANYI UGWUANYI 5. HIS EXCELLENCY OWELLE ROCHAS OKOROCHA

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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

SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS FORUM

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 INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUWASEYITAN OLATUNJI 2. OLUWATOMISIN OLATUNJI 3. OLUWAFEMI BIOBAKU 4. OLIVER O. OMAJUWA 5. SAMUEL BOLARINWA ABIOYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: A. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. B. TO HELP THE NEEDY AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED. C. TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN THEIR PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL NEEDS. D. TO FOSTER UNITY, CO-OPERATION AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHIDI ILOEGBU, ESQ.

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THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT LAND DOCUMENTS, THAT IS, PURCHASE RECEIPT AND SURVEY PLAN IN RESPECT OF PROPERTY KNOWN AS PLOT 1109, KABUSA, OPPOSITE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE, SHERETTE, ABUJA, FCT, AS WELL AS INCORPORATION DOCUMENTS IN RESPECT OF COOB HOTELS LIMITED GOT MISSING. ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, OR THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ILARA OGUDO ALAGBE IDISEN PETROLEUM DEALERS ASSOCIATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ALHAJI AMINU ISIAK 2. CHIEF STEPHEN OKOLI 3. CHIEF REUBEN AROWOPAYIN 4. ALH. ABIOLA SOLIU 5. ALH. BABATUNDE TAOFEEK 6. ALHAJI MAHMUD SODIQ 7. HON. YAYA FAKEYE 8. CHIEF ELIJAH OYEDE 9. MR. EMMANUEL OROBIYI IDOWU 10. MR. GANDONU SULAIMON AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FORM BOND OF UNITY AMONG MEMBER. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

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EFFORTLESS SUCCESS MINISTRY

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED OBLATES OF SAINTS JOSEPH INCORPORATION IS APPLYING TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE UNDER MENTIONED MEMBERS AS NEW TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. AT THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2015 AT THE OBLATES OF SAINT JOSEPH FORMATION HOUSE OPERA VILLAGE IBADAN THE FOLLOWING PERSONS WERE APPOINTED.

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

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: (1) FR.MARIO CUETO (2) FR. FRANCIS SIGUAN (3) FR.JOHN MARCHIARO (4) BRO PETER ANUMBA

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HEPHZIBAH OLUWAFERANMI SOMORIN. 2. SAMUEL AYOTUNDE SOMORIN. 3. REV. OLIVER OMONIYI WILSON

THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE: (1) REV FR.MICHEAL ODUBELA, OSJ-APPOINTED AS PRESIDENT (2) REV FR BONAVENTURE ASHIBI, OSJ -APPOINTED AS SECREATARY. (3) REV FR.JOSEPH OSHO -APPOINTED AS MEMBER (4) REV FR.UDAUK INNOCENT UDOMBOH, OSJ-APPOINTED AS MEMBER (5) REV FR.OSILAMA GILBERT SAMUGANA, OSJ-APPOINTED AS MEMBER (6) REV FR.ETHELBERT ARUA, OSJ- APPOINTED AS MEMBER (7) REV FR.LEO UKWUANI, OSJ- APPOINTED AS A MEMBER (8) REV. FR. BONIFACE EKOWO, OSJ -APPOINTED AS MEMBER (9) REV FR.JOSEPH SULE, OSJ- APPOINTED AS MEMBER (10) REV. FR.PETER ANUMBA, OSJ- (RETAINED) ANY OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: KAYODE ALLI-BALOGUN COUNSEL TO THE TRUSTEES.

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THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST .

2. TO SPREAD THE FRAGRANCE OF GOD’S SPIRIT TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.

SIGNED: PST : SAMUEL YUSUF AYODEJI ODU & CO. 08035905279.

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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. EMEKA IWUOFOR - PRESIDENT 2. EJIMA OKECHUKWU CHRISTOPHER - SECRETARY 3. OKOLIE UCHE CHRISTIAN 4. ALAUBI NWACHUKWU 5. ELUU AJERO GODWIN

OLD TRUSTEES: 1.MRS ROSE MORDI 2.AHAOMA KANU 3.MRS MOSUN SOFOLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO SEE TO WELFARE OF IT’S MEMBERS 2. TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND UNITY 3. TO BRING IT’S MEMBERS TOGETHER 4. TO ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT

NEW TRUSTEES 1.MR AKINMOLU OLUGBENGA OPEODU 2.MR.FELIX OJIAKO AWOGU 3.CHIEF (DR) JOHN. AGBOOLA ODEYEMI 4.MRS SUSAN SHOLA OYEMADE 5.MRS HENRIETTA EYEWU TUNJI BELLO 6.MRS JOYCE UNOMA WEEKES

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 CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

APOSTOLIC COVENANT MISSION FIELD

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH 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. GODWIN DANIEL 2. GODSPOWER GODWIN THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE ALL NATIONS OF JESUS THE WORLD. 2. TO HELP THE WIDOWS AND THE ORPHANS. 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

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.

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How STF saved a 4-day old baby from traffickers

Commander of the Special task-force, Major General Anthony Atolagbe

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos. Baby trafficking has become a growing business venture in Nigeria, especially as the economy continues to bite harder, pushing most country men and women into all sorts of social evils.

Looking for every means to survive, the ‘never do wells’ have taken advantage of the ever increasing rate of child barrenness among couple to advance their trade as some medical reports have disclosed that between 20-25% of Nigerian couples suffer infertility.

Speaking to an expert on infertility, Dr Osita Akpata, who works with Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), said, “Many homes are going through the agony of childlessness with the problem of infertility fast becoming a plague in the country.

“In Nigeria today and the world at large, the desire of every couple is to become parents within the first or second year of married life: while many couples have this dream fulfilled, there are quite a number of others who do not; no matter how hard they try.

“The prevalence of infertility in Nigeria is put at between 20 and 25 percent among married couples, however, 40 to 45 percent of all consultations in gynaecological clinics are infertility-related.

“As growing incidence of infertility in the country continue to stare victims of these plague in the face, Nigerians have been advised that seeking early intervention and counselling would help tackle the

Barrister Julie Okah-Donli, NAPTIP boss

problem”.

Taking advantage of this problem, jobless men and women in the country took have seized the opportunity to build an industry (baby industry), which supplies children to couples who needs them after a long wait of trying to conceive a child of their own.

In Plateau State, the ugly trend is as growing as it is in other parts of the country while the Special Task Force (STF) in the state took steps to halt the menace.

In February 2017, a baby factory where infants are sold for N300,000 was uncovered by operatives of the Special Task Force of the Operation Safe Haven while our correspondent reported that the baby factory syndicate was discovered along the Bukuru Park Road in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.

It is instructive to note that the operators, including eight men and three women, were arrested.

Commander of the STF as at February, Maj. Gen. Rogers Nicholas, who spoke on the discovery, said the group which specialized in producing babies for onward sales to other states of the federation, had been operating for a long time before the long arm of the law caught up with them.

One of the suspects who narrated how the group works, said it has a network that spread across the country, saying that they usually entice unsuspecting young ladies with mouth-watering offers and in other cases, drug them with substances that lead to forced labour.

It was further gathered that some

The baby with Nigeria Civil Defence Corp right

of the teenage girls are impregnated by the men employed for that purpose and when they put to bed, the babies are then sold by the syndicate.

Though baby factory was destroyed by the STF and the syndicates arrested, sad tales of baby trafficking and factories still rent the air until Tuesday, November 14, 2017, when luck ran out of two women who were travelling in a public transport from Bauchi to Lagos enroute Jos with a 4-day old baby.

A female passenger suspected that the women might not be the true mother of the baby and when the vehicle arrived at a checkpoint near Jos, she alerted the STF. Commander of the STF at Sector 1, Colonel Musa Etsu-Ndagi, who spoke to journalists shortly after the women were apprehended, said upon interrogation, one of the suspects among the two women, Miss Doris Ebuburonu, confessed to have bought the baby for N300,000 while taking the baby to her client in Lagos.

The women were arrested and detained and after parading them before newsmen, the baby was handed over to the Nigeria Civil Defense for onward transfer to the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking of Persons (NAPTIP).

The present Commander of the STF, Major General Anthony Atolagbe, said his command is committed to rid the state from every form of criminality, especially in the coming yuletide season. According to him, Plateau State is no longer a safe haven for hoodlums.

Atolagbe said that every year, se-

curity agents discover several new baby factories bubbling in the heinous crime of pumping out babies (child harvesting) for sale on the illegal adoption market by encouraging or forcing women to become pregnant and give up their newborns for sale.

He however said his Command, is prepared to ensure that such act is brought to an end, warning that those operating baby factories in Plateau State should shut down before the eagle eyes of his men catch up with them.

Our correspondent also spoke to some residents in Jos over the propriety of human trafficking as against adoption.

The residents disclosed that unlike legal child adoption which considers every child a gift to humanity if nurtured properly, operators of baby factories do not bother to ask important questions to individuals patronising them.

According to the residents, such questions include: “What do you do for a living? What are your working hours? How do you intend to look after the child when you are off to work? What are your medical plans for the child?

“Do you intend to include the child in your will and take care of him or her like your biological children when they come?

“How do you think the child would feel if tomorrow after learning that she/he was given up for a lot of money?

According to the residents, “it is regrettable that the human traffickers see no reason to care one bit about the future of these babies”

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Why Obiano was re-elected

Ï Demystifies Nwoye’s federal might, Obaze’s godfather

Analysis Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano, the victory in last Saturday’s election was a hard one given the enormity of opposition to his reelection campaign.

The campaign against Obiano’s re-election was so crunchy that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) flatly dismissed claims of achievements by Obiano in the area of security, agriculture and agrobased industries, trade and commerce, prompt payment of salaries of workers and pensioners and others.

They dismissed these claims as mere propaganda, which will not work for Obiano in the election. But because ambition blinds,

the opposition plunged themselves into the election with full assurance that they will carry the day. Any attempt to point out some of the factors that could help Obiano win was always met with mere wave of hand and sometimes with violent resistance.

But they were eventually proved wrong because at the conclusion of voting and subsequent announcement of results on Sunday, it was clear that the opposition were wrong. APGA, Obiano’s party scored 234, 071 votes to emerge victorious during Saturday’s election.

Obiano’s rival, Tony Nwoye came distant second with 98, 752 votes, while Oseloka Obaze of PDP got 70, 293 votes.

With this landslide victory, it is obvious that the opposition underrated the capacity of Obiano to crush them. Hence Tony Nwoye, the APC candidate’s federal might and Oseloka Obaze’s

political godfather, former Governor Peter Obi, were demystified.

The opposition also miscalculated as the APGA candidate won in a landslide victory in all the 21 local governments areas of the state as predicted by Obiano himself when journalists interviewed him shortly after casting his vote at his ward in Eri Primary School, Aguleri, Anambra LGA last Saturday.

But for unbiased and keen observers of Anambra politics especially in this election, it was glaringly clear as the election approached that the issues and factors that will determine the winner of this election favoured Obiano.

The campaign slogan of one of the candidates in this election, Osita Chidoka of UPP was that this election would be a referendum on the future of Ndigbo. And truly this was a referendum on Anambra, the future of

Anambra politics as has been demonstrated by the average Anambra voter last Saturday.

By voting for Obiano, they have sent clear, eloquent and unambiguous message to politicians in the state that they (the voters) are not bunch of “fools” who cannot think nor remember yesterday. So, the people of the state in voting for Obiano has demonstrated that they knew what they want. Obiano therefore won this election because of the belief by Anambra people that APGA actually is their own as one of their campaign organ would say.

But the APC candidate and his sponsors have a lot of baggage behind them that worked for Obiano in the election.

On the part of PDP, the Anambra people could not understand why Peter Obi who four years ago presented Obiano to them as the one who would take them to political Eldoraldo and

ECOWAS Parliament seeks $3.6m to bridge financial deficit

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ECOWAS Parliament has sought approximately 3.6 million dollars from development partners to meet up with its financial needs and facilitate effective implementation of SubRegional Programmes.

The Fourth Legislature of the parliament stated this in its Strategy and Concept Document presented at its just-concluded 2017 Donors’ Conference in Abuja.

According to the conference, the parliament needs about 6.6 million dollars to efficiently carry out its programmes, from 2018 to the end of its tenure in 2020.

It also said that the organisation had three million dollars but not sufficient to carry out its planned programmes, following the enhancement of its legislative responsibilities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Authority of Heads of State and Government had in 2016 adopted the Supplementary Act granting new powers to the parliament.

Under the Act, the parliament moved from being an

advisory body to having enhanced competencies.

These include; the enactment of all community laws and the adoption of the community budget, the mandate to investigate, mediate and propose uniform laws and the powers of oversight.

The parliament, in its document, said given its improved mandate it would have to plan and implement more activities within and outside the sub-region.

“In the meantime, the parliament derives its revenue from the Community Levy which is equal to 0.5 per cent of the duties payable on goods imported from non-ECOWAS countries.

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and agencies including ECOWAS Parliament. ‘’This had had adverse effect in the recruitment and retention of qualified manpower.”

“Thus, human, technical and financial resources at the disposal of the parliament are not sufficient for effective oversight of all envisaged programmes and activities.”

The meeting said stated that the major aim of the donors’ conference was to promote ECOWAS Vision 2020, the 2030 Agenda on the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063.

It also said the conference also aimed at enhancing the understanding of development partners on the operations of the parliament.

One of the development partners, Mr. Roger Hollo,

Senior Liaison Officer, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, told NAN that most partners had expressed interest in supporting the activities of the parliament.

Hollo was a co-chair of one of the thematic meetings on regional integration, peace and security held on the side lines of the conference.

He said members of the meeting recommended that time be given to partners to meet and conclude on areas they would like to offer support, either technical, financial or support “in kind’’.

“All these should have deadlines; we agreed that at the end of the month, partners should come back to the parliament and also in a month, the parliament should address letters to those partners that have been identified.

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suddenly turned back to tell them that Obiano is not the Messiah again but Oseloka Obaze.

Obiano’s opponents also underrated the prompt payment of salaries to the workers in the state.

Considering that most states in the country especially some of the APC states do not pay their workers’ salaries and arrears for several months, the Anambra workers might have decided to throw their weight behind Obiano for continuity in the payment of their salaries.

In fact, continuity was Obiano’s campaign slogan.

It is in the same vein that the traders of Anambra State might have voted Obiano in the last election as promised in their endorsement of Obiano days leading to the election, so that the security of lives and property, which has been the hallmark of his administration will continue.

For the traders in the state, they do not want to risk the

return of high profile and rampant kidnappings as well as violent armed robbery attacks that were the order of the day during previous administrations.

Obiano also won the election with the massive support of the people of the Anambra South Senatorial zone, who are eager to step into the reins of power in 2021 in line with the zoning arrangement started by Obi with Obiano.

Among all the candidates who contested in the race, only Obiano would go for the statutory four years, while others will go for four years if any of them had won.

Another strategic factor that gave Obiano the victory was the overwhelming support or endorsement by the stakeholders in the state including traditional institution, the clergy, political and business class.

But one of the incumbency factors that also helped Obiano demystify his opponents was his capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy to Ndi Anambra.

Oxfam commends FG for adopting open contracting data standard distinct cases: mainly ÏÏÏOxfam Nigeria, a four value for money, detection Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has commended the Federal Government for adopting the Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS), a national action plan on open contracting.

CSO Programme Officer, Mr. Celestine Odo, made the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

He said that it was a good initiative by the Federal Government, which if properly administered, would help citizens monitor projects and contracts at every stage and also reduce corruption in the contracting system.

He, however, said a structure should be put in place by the civil society, to ensure transparency and accountability in the entire process.

Odo also said it was a welcome development, that some states were already adopting the system.

The OCDS was recently launched by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) as part of the Open Government Partnership (OGP).

It was designed around

of fraud and corruption, as well as competing for contracts and monitoring service delivery.

On poverty, Odo said government should prioritise its reduction.

“The Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) identified poverty, inequality and unemployment as some major challenges Nigeria is facing, similarly, poverty and inequality are on the increase.

“Government should prioritise reduction of poverty in the society.

“Agriculture has over the years been allocated less than two per cent in the budget. ‘’However, agriculture, education and health are areas that if the government invests seriously, it would go a long way in bridging inequality and reducing poverty in the country,’’ Odo said.

NAN reports that Oxfam Nigeria aims at ensuring transparent and accountable government, active citizens and a private sector that works toward shared growth.

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rancisca Emmaneul has emerged winner of the maiden 4 inches Heel Race competition organized by DAK Marketing Services Lagos.

The Edo-born sprinter defeated over 50 contestants in the highly competitive tourney held at the CMD Field in Magodo, Lagos State at the weekend,

Emmanuel wins maiden Heel Race tourney

Speaking on her victory Emmanuel told Extra Time that she had to train extremely hard for the event and dedicated her victory to God. “I’m highly delighted to emerge champs for the maiden edition of the 4 inches Heel Race tourney and I’m going to use the prize money to help further my education.

“I dedicate my victory to God who gave me the inspiration to give this competition a try and I pray that I will defend my title in the second edition.

“I used the tourney to learn a few things about life especially in the areas of perseverance and hardwork and I’m delighted to come tops in a competition that is strange to many,”

Emmanuel said.

Speaking further on the competition, the MD/CEO of DAK Marketing Services Nigeria Limited, Elder Dede Kalu thanked all the participants for the spirit of competitiveness they exhibited and assured that the second edition will be better packaged than the maiden edition and also

called on more sponsors to identify with the annual tourney.

Kalu further revealed to Extra Time that the future of 4 inches Heel Race tourney is bright and called on more participants to identify with the competition.

The winner went home with One hundred thousand naira while the second and third place winners got fifty thousand and thirty thousand naira respectively.

Rohr

Rohr still searching for defensive options

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Conte gives update on Moses’ injury

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helsea manager Antonio Conte has provided an update on Victor Moses injury after the 4-0 victory over West Brom on Saturday in the Premier League.

The Nigerian international limped out of Chelsea’s Premier League defeat to London rivals Crystal Palace on October 14, due to a hamstring injury has seen him miss seven games in all competitions.

Moses has been deputized by Davide Zappacosta and Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea has gone to win five games and one draw since his absence.

Conte has provided an update on the wing back suggesting that Moses could feature against Qarabag in the Champions League.

“This season we started with a lot of problems, [Eden] Hazard was one of them because he didn’t work during pre-season after surgery,” Conte said.

“Then he started to play with us after a few.

“Today the starting 11 was the same as against United. We played well in that game and we did again today but don’t forget we have to play a lot of games in a few days, so I need all of my players.

“Victor Moses is progressing well and I hope to have him back from tomorrow, for the game after Qarabag.

“It’s important to have all the senior players in good form without injuries.”

oach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria Gernot Rohr is keen on strengthening his defence line ahead of Nigeria’s campaign at the World Cup next year in Russia.

Rohr is still searching for options but this time around an extra central defender who is similar in style to defence mainstay Leon Balogun appears to be the target of the Franco-German coach.

Although Kenneth Omeruo impressed in the game against Argentina which Nigeria won 4-2, Rohr appears not to be keen on him anymore as he is still searching for a fourth defender aside Chidozie Awaziem, William Troost-Ekong and Balogun.

The coach who played the 3-52 formation against Argentina on Tuesday in Nigeria’s 4-2 win is still in favour of playing with a back four in his favourite 4-3-3- formation used in Nigeria’s qualifying games.

A central defender with the ability to play from the back is now the target of the coach, who is also looking for a top striker to complement Odion Ighalo in attack in games where he wants to play with a lone striker.

Onyekuru scores matchwinner for Anderlecht Onyekuru

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uper Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru netted the match-winner for RSC Anderlecht in their 2-1 away win at Royal Excel Mouscron in the Belgian First Division A clash on Saturday.

Belgian winger, Massimo Bruno opened scoring for Anderlecht 42nd minutes into the game, Omar Govea equalized for Mouscron in the 52nd minute. Onyekuru gave his side the match-winner in the 80th minute of the clash to end the 2-1 at regulation time.

Former junior international, Taiwo Awoniyi was in 90 minutes action for Mouscron in the game. Both Onyekuru and Awoniyi are on loan from English Premier League sides Everton and Liverpool FC respectively.

Onyekuru, has scored seven goals in his 14 league appearances for Anderlecht in the Belgian first division. The Purple and White are now third on log with 28 points from 15 matches played so far in the ongoing season.

FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop again

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espite making a big statement in their 4-2 thrashing of Argentina on Tuesday, November 14, the Super Eagles of Nigeria will drop in the latest Fifa ranking when it is published by the football governing body on Thursday.

The Super Eagles, who occupied the fifth position in the continental ranking for October, are expected to drop three spots in Africa when the ranking is released.

Their total points were devalued largely due to the 1-1 draw against Algeria in their final World Cup qualifier on November 10, as the North Africans were 26 spots below Nigeria in the global ranking. As the game against Argentina was non-competitive, Nigeria accumulated 671 points in total.

Senegal is the new top team in Africa, creeping past Tunisia and Egypt, courtesy of their home and away wins against South Africa in the month of November.

Morocco have replaced Nigeria as the fifth best team in Africa, with Democratic Republic of Congo completing the top five teams in Africa.

Top Ten African Teams/Points 1)Senegal 884 2)Tunisia 838 3)Egypt 805 4)Congo DR 764 5)Morocco 738 6) Burkina Faso 705 7)Cameroon 696 8)Nigeria 671 9)Ghana 657 10) Ivory Coast 557

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Neymar will take PSG’s next penalty - Cavani

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dinson Cavani revealed Neymar will take Paris Saint-Germain’s next penalty, as decided by head coach Unai Emery.

Cavani and Neymar were embroiled in an on-field spat over penalty and free-kick taking duties during PSG’s 2-0 victory over Lyon in Ligue 1 on September 18.

Talk of a rift between Cavani and Neymar has dominated headlines since, though the forward pair have continually dismissed the claims.

But a repeat incident does not appear to be forthcoming with the issue settled, according to Cavani, who was reportedly offered €1million to allow Neymar to take any future spot-kicks.

“The coach has decided that Neymar will take the next penalty,” Cavani told reporters.

Cavani was speaking after his brace guided PSG to a 4-1 rout of Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

While Neymar was quiet, Cavani opened the scoring in the 38th minute and completed the crushing win with 11 minutes remaining as leaders PSG moved six points clear of defending champions Monaco.

“We played a great game today. We knew we could put another two points between ourselves and Monaco. That meant we were super focused on getting this result tonight. We weren’t thinking about next weekend’s match against Monaco. We were purely focused on winning tonight,” the Uruguay international added.

Simeone rallies around under fire - Griezmann

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iego Simeone pledged to support Antoine Griezmann after the out-of-sorts forward was whistled by Atletico Madrid fans during the 0-0 draw with rivals Real Madrid on Saturday.

Griezmann has looked a shadow of his former self this season and was again anonymous in the derby stalemate at Wanda Metropolitano.

The France international has shouldered much of the blame for Atletico’s scoring woes - netting only twice in 10 league games - and

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was greeted by jeers from the home supporters during his 76th-minute substitution.

Simeone refused to criticise the attacker, although he did hint that the 26-year-old may be moving toward the exit door.

“I have been taught that those who are in my family, I am with them to the death. And I will not change now,” Simeone said after the match.

“Things within your family are resolved within the family.

“I’m with my family, while they are still there.”

Simeone was full of praise for his side’s start amid a charged atmosphere, but admits that anxiety has a tendency to creep into their game if they do not score early.

“The first 30 minutes were very good,” he said.

“It is true that the team has anxiety. We are at a time when we do not have the easy goal, but I will take the first 30 minutes.

“We played a good game against a very strong opponent. We could have won and we have could have lost and that is the beauty of the game.”

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Mourinho: Man U lacked balance in attack

arry Kane says he intends to spend his entire club career at Tottenham, despite reported interest from European champions Real Madrid.

Spurs beat Madrid in the Champions League last month to move to the top of their group, but the Spanish giants have consistently been linked with a move for the star England forward who has netted 17 goals for club and country this term.

However, Kane is focused solely on Tottenham as he sees no reason why he should ever need to leave the London club.

“My goal is to play my entire career only for Tottenham,” the 24-year-old told Bild.

“We have a fantastic team, a great coach, a professional training centre and we’re getting a new stadium. At the moment, everything suits me here and I’m happy.”

Kane has won the Premier League’s Golden Boot in each of the last two seasons, leading to Madrid’s reported interest.

Luka Modric and Gareth Bale have swapped Spurs for the Santiago Bernabeu in recent years.

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ose Mourinho felt his decision to start both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial left Manchester United open defensively against Newcastle United, even if it ultimately paid off in Saturday’s big victory.

The Red Devils ran out comfortable 4-1 winners at Old Trafford despite an early scare when Dwight Gayle scored, with Martial nodding the equaliser before Chris Smalling, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku secured victory.

Mourinho selected an exciting, attacking line-up, playing a front three of Rashford, Martial and Lukaku, with the fit-again Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench, but he acknowledged that it was this system that allowed Newcastle to enjoy a bright start.

“Rashford and Martia] both like to play in the same position and that is difficult,” Mourinho said.

“They both prefer to play on the left than the right, both playing with another striker through the middle; we lose a point of contact with the midfield that we are used to, with the player playing behind the striker.

“But we found then a certain balance and, when they started finding one opening on the left and one on the mid-left between the striker and the left winger, that was the moment where we start creating more.

“But, to be honest, Newcastle were probably the [better] team - not in the second-half, but in the first-half - and we felt a bit of instability in our defensive areas.

“That was clearly not because of the defensive players but because of our balance. To play them together gives us things but also takes some things from us.”

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Police commend conduct of men during guber poll ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (2nd from right), getting set to vote at his polling centre during the governorship election on Saturday. He was on Sunday announced winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

SON issues 25 MANCAP certificates to 13 firms inAnambra Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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of Nigeria (SON) on Friday issued 13 Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certificates to 13 manufacturing firms in Anambra State for 25 products.

Mrs. Nwaoma Olujie, the Coordinator of SON in the state, who presented the certificates to the companies in Awka, commended them for working to attain the approved minimum standards in their production.

She said that standards were the common denominator in the market today, adding that companies wishing to succeed in the global market must strive to attain SON standards.

Olujie said SON MANCAP certificate increased sale pros-

pect of products because of the quality assurance it bestowed on them.

She said that the certificate also qualified products for competitiveness in the international market.

Olujie urged firms in Anambra to subject their operations to SON standardisation process and also apply to Bank of Industries for funding for expansion.

Managing Director of Sebrud Consortium, a prepaid meter manufacturing firm, Mr. Chisom Nwangwu, said that the certification was an endorsement for their efforts in the industry.

Nwangwu expressed happiness for the certificate, whose journey commenced in 2014, adding that it would increase

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consumer confidence in local products.

Mr. Ebuka Onunkwo, the Chairman of Seahorse Oil and Gas, said that the certification was an indication that local production expertise was on the rise.

He urged SON and other rele-

vant agencies to strengthen regulation on substandard imported products, which he said, was a major challenge to survival of better quality local products.

Each of the parks is billed to stand on about 40,000 hectares of land, thereby giving space for extension.

Widow wins Idemili North constituency bye-election ÏÏÏThe

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Mrs. Nkoli Mmegbuaneze, has won the byeelection in Idemili North Constituency conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday.

The constituency Returning Officer, Prof. James Epoke of University of Calabar, announced the result on Sunday

in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

Epoke said that Mmegbuanaeze scored 11,526, while Tony Muonagor of APC had 5,677, Nnebunwa Ude of UPP scored 2,940 and Charles Udezue of PDP polled 2,758.

Nkoli replaced her husband, Mr. Francis Mmegbuanaeze, who died on August 16, 2017.

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Nigeria Police High Command has commended the conduct of its officers and men involved the conduct of Nov.18, governorship election in Anambra.

Mr Habila Joshak, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Operations), Abuja, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka.

Joshak, who headed police operations during the Nov.18 governorship election in Anambra, said all the officers and men that participated in the election exhibited exemplary conduct.

“We are happy to say that none of our officers and men that took part in the provision of security during November 18 governorship election in Anambra State was linked to any misconduct.

Recallthat the InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. Mohammed Idris, had before the election warned all his men to be above board.

Idris had told his men at Amawbia, the state police command headquarters on November 14 that any personnel of the police caught aiding and abating electoral fraud during the Anambra governorship election would be dealt with.

Joshak, who described the election as generally peaceful, said that police did not arrest any person for any unruly conduct during the exercise.

“As we speak today, I must tell you that police did not make any arrest or violence reported in any part of the state during the election and we are very happy to announce this to the public,’’ he said.

About 26,000 Police personnel were deployed to Anambra State for the governorship election on Saturday, while the NSCDC deployed 14, 000 personnel.

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Anambra guber poll: Speaker commends voters over peaceful conduct ÏÏÏThe

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano(9th Left) in a handshake with Brigadier General Martin Enendu (7th left), during a courtesy visit by the members of Course 26 of Nigerian Defence College, at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia...recently

IFAD-VCDP to inject N2bn into Anambra economy in 2018 Stories by John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏThe Coordinator, International

Fund for Agriculture (IFAD)-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), Mr. Emmanuel Aguncha, says the fund will inject N2 billion into the Anambra State economy in 2018.

Aguncha made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Onitsha recently.

The coordinator said the fund will cover cost for land development, construction and rehabilitation of rural feeder roads, as well as provision of improved rice and cassava processing machines.

He commended the state government for supporting the programme, saying Governor Willie Obiano’s administration had so far paid N180 million as counterpart

fund for the programme between 2016 and 2017.

“Due to the awareness IFADVCDP created, the governor released N100 million for the procurement of the certified rice seeds and improved cassava cottons for distribution to farmers.

“The governor has promised to further increase counterpart fund in the 2018 farming season,” he said.

He said the programme had developed the value chain of rice and cassava farmers and assisted them with links to off-takers in five Local Government Areas of the state.

“Many farmers, who started with one hectare before the VCDP intervention are today planting between four and 10 hectares of rice and cassava.

“Before the intervention, farm-

ers were making as low as one metric ton of rice and eight metric tons of cassava but the rice farmers today make up to seven metric tons, while the yield for cassava has also increased,” Aguncha added.

The coordinator said the programme will later in November organise a mid-term review to check the level of progress toward achieving the set programme development objectives.

Aguncha said the review will take place across the six participating states of Anambra, Benue, Ebonyi, Niger, Ogun and Taraba with a view to seeing areas for adjustments, redesigning or way forward.

“The mid-term review is aimed at assessing the performance of the programme and to proffer solutions where there are constraints,” the coordinator stressed.

Missing journalist found dead in Anambra ÏÏÏA

Cameraman with the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Mr. Ikechukwu Onubogu, has been found dead four days after he was declared missing by members of his family.

Although the cause of his death remained sketchy, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the late Onubogu, who was at home with his wife, was said to have received a phone call in the afternoon on November 12.

Sources said the deceased, thereafter, took his camera and left his home, located near the popular Aroma Junction in Awka but never returned.

His remains, now deposited at the Amaku Teaching Hospital, Awka, were reportedly discovered on Thursday by men of the Nigerian Police Force at Obosi, near Onitsha.

In a statement on Friday, Mr. Uche Nworah, the Managing Director of ABS, described late Onubogu as a “peace loving man that you would never expect that anybody would want to harm him’’.

“The horrific death of our beloved and hardworking staff, Onubogu, has thrown the entire ABS family into mourning.

“He was dedicated to his job and would do anything to capture images that will help viewers to make meaning of every developing story.

“We will surely miss him. We cannot speculate at this time the circumstances leading to his death as the police is already working hard to unravel what happened.

“Our thoughts remain with his family, particularly his wife, who recently gave birth,” the statement said.

He said Onubogu’s death was a reminder of the dangers journalists face in Africa, in the course of discharging their professional responsibilities.

The managing director urged friends, colleagues and associates of late Onubogu to remember the family in their prayers, in their difficult time.

Confirming the incident, the state Police/Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nkeiru Nwode, while commiserating with the family, assured the public that the police would uncover Onobogu’s killers.

“The police has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death; we assure the public that no stone would be left unturned, until the perpetrators are brought to justice,” Nwode said.

Speaker, Anambra House of Assembly, Mrs. Rita Maduagwu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election.

Maduagwu made the commendation in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government area of the state, on Saturday in an interview with newsmen.

The speaker, who said that the turnout of electorate was impressive, commended voters for complying with all electoral laws during the electoral process in the area.

Maduagwu said that the voters had done their beat and advised INEC to ensure that the electorate’s votes count.

She urged relevant agencies to work towards enthroning satisfactory democracy in the state to maintain the peace which exists in the state.

In a related development, Chief Marcel Okeke, the running mate to Mr. Osita Chidoka, candidate of the United Progressives Party (UPP), con-

demned what he called “high level of political inducement” during the 2017 governorship election in the area.

Okeke, who bared his mind to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Saturday at Ogbunka community in Orumba South Local Government Area, said the act must be curtailed.

He said that some political party loyalists were seen in the open sharing wrappers and money to intending voters before casting their votes, luring them to vote for their party.

Okeke said that politicians should be made to understand that the quest to be a chief servant of the state is not a do or die affair.

He said that electoral umpire should come up with stiffer penalty for any political party involved in monetary inducement of the voters.

“If parties that are grossly engaged in political fraud are not sanctioned, I will be obliged to say that INEC is not matured to salvage voters from political imprisonment.

ANSG to asphalt roads leading to COE Nsugbe ÏÏÏAnambra

State Government is to asphalt all the major roads leading to the College of Education, Nzugbe by 2018.

Governor Willie Obiano made this known during his visit to the institution for an interactive session with the students recently.

The Governor explained that one of the dreams of his government is anchored on welfare of students in providing them with enabling environment that will enhance academic excellence.

He promised to procure 20 fans to be hung in their classrooms and other necessary facilities that would their learning.

The Governor noted that his successful development in all sectors simultaneously was due to his lofty policies in partnering with various donor agencies, which had also formed source of revenue for the state.

According to him, some of the windows of revenue include Public Private Partnership, Internally Generated Revenue, and Federal allocation among others.

“Through the develop-

ments, we have attracted over $ 7.8 billion investments from 27 companies and 15 companies have commenced production.

“Over 1.6 million jobs have been created within my three years in office. We will continue to create more jobs to ensure youths’ independence. “ The Provost of the institution, Dr. Ego Uzoezie, said they had benefitted immensely since Obiano administration, especially in the area of infrastructure and welfare of students and lecturers.

Uzoezie commended Obiano for his moves in upgrading the institution into university.

The former President of the Students Union, Mr. Betty Okoye recalled that Obiano had donated 300 KVA generator which had enhanced their night studies and enable them take a lead in any external competition.

The highlight of the occasion was the “Man of the Year Award of Excellence” to Governor Obiano by the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS).

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UNICEF urges community leaders to end open defecation in Anambra ÏÏÏThe United Nations Children’s

Fund (UNICEF) has urged traditional rulers and community leaders in Anambra to explore better and effective ways to end open defecation in the state.

UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Coordinator in the state, Mr. Peter Akwobi, made the call at a sensitisation on Open Defecation Roadmap with traditional rulers and Presidents-General in Aguata Local Government Area recently.

Akwobi said that the forum was aimed at sensitising the locals on the health implications of absence of toilet facilities in markets, parks, town halls and other public places.

According to him, the major problem in the area is proper hygiene.

He noted that the absence of toilet facilities in public places had exposed the people of the locality and others to all kinds of health hazards.

The coordinator, who expressed concern that toilets facilities were lacking in some communities, said that those with facilities were also not being utilised.

He urged the community leaders to support activities of WASH and Volunteer Hygiene Promoters to implement the scheme in the communities.

In her contribution, Mrs. Oluchi Nwankwu, the Sanitation Officer,

Rural Water Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), however, expressed satisfaction at the steady improvement of the residents to health issues.

Nwankwu said that the development had resulted to the certification of 199 WASH communities out of 224, as open defecation-free.

She urged the remaining communities to key into the exercise and to ensure that the entire council area attained open defectionfree status.

In a remark, the traditional ruler of Isuofia, Igwe Christopher Moughalu, commended UNICEF and supporting agencies, for remaining steadfast in promoting hygiene, sanitation and development among communities.

Moughalu called for the resuscitation of the Obizi water scheme to provide water for most communities in the area to reduce cost of sinking and maintaining boreholes.

One of the Presidents-General, Mr. Samuel Okeke, expressed worry over the rampant defection by dogs in the area and called for the enforcement of law restricting dogs from roaming in communities.

The meeting was attended by leaders from communities in the area, including Isuofia, Uga, Oraeri, Ezinifite, Amesi, Akpo, Umuchu and Igboukwu.

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ANSG will continue to partner the church on projects, says Obiano Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has said his administration will continue to partner the church to enhance the social and economic transformation of the nation.

Governor Obiano stated this while addressing a prayer session organised by the Anglican Church in the state at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.

He commended the church for efficient utilisation of its resources in effecting develop-

ment in all sectors of the economy.

Governor Obiano particularly appreciated the contributions of the church in promoting quality education and commercial agricultural production.

The Governor charged citizens to exercise their civic duties by voting during the gubernatorial election in the state.

Earlier in a sermon, an Anglican priest and former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, described the Anambra State election as important in

the country and advised the electorate to ensure its success.

Venerable Nebo advised Christians to guard against patronising fake miracle workers but to approach God faithfully to find solutions to their problems.

He explained that only God had so solution to problems confronting humanity.

The Archbishop of the Province of the Niger, Most Reverend Christian Efobi, said the prayer was to seek the face of God in tackling national issues.

…Advocates upgrade of Oko Polytechnic to varsity ÏÏÏAnambra

State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has called on the National Assembly as a matter of urgency to upgrade the Federal Polytechnic, Oko to University of Science and Technology.

The governor made the call when some members of the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services led by its Chairman Aminu Suleiman paid him a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia recently.

Obiano explained that the call became imperative in view of the technological strength of the state.

He said: ``The Institution, hav-

ing existed over the decades has acquired sufficient facilities to initiate smooth take off as a university. ``I must express satisfaction at the level of intellectual acquisitions and the manpower in the institution.”

He said that the Institution was endowed with three campuses - Oko, Ufuma and Atani with ample land areas measuring reasonable number of hectares as well as infrastructure suitable for university status.

The governor urged the members to look inwards and encourage vocational studies in tertiary institutions in the country as one of the fastest means to improve on the dwindling economy.

Obiano, then, announced efforts of the state to train no fewer than 5,000 youths in areas of entrepreneurship as well as expansion of its revenue windows that could cushion off the effect of the economic downturn.

Earlier, the chairman of the committee commended the good works of the governor, especially in security and infrastructure and wished him well in the forthcoming governorship election.

The committee was at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Nnamdi Azikiwe University and College of Education Technical on a one-day oversight visit.

IGR: Anambra hits N1.5bn monthly revenue ÏÏÏManaging

Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Mr. Michael Okonkwo, says the monthly internally generated revenue of the state has increased from N500 million to N1.5 billion.

Okonkwo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka recently that the Authority`s revenue profile also increased from N13 million to N20 million monthly.

He said that Governor Willie Obiano`s administration inherited a monthly N500 million as IGR and directed that something is done to increase the revenue profile of the state.

“When Governor Obiano came in, he met a monthly figure of N500 million monthly as internally generated revenue. The governor said that the situation was unacceptable and that he expected N3 billion.

“It has not been easy, but we have been able to reach N1.5 billion monthly,” he said.

Okonkwo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, said

revenue from the six Local Government Areas that make up the capital territory, contributed N20 million to the state`s internally generated revenue.

According to him, the production of a base map for the capital territory assisted to raise revenue for the state and led to the completion of an aerial photography of the state.

He said that the revenue drive had made the state to work towards self-sufficiency because of dwindling revenue from the federation account.

He said that work on the complete master plan of the territory was on-going.

“While the comprehensive master plan of Awka territory is on-going, we have put together what we call the Awka Capital Territory Concept Masterplan.

“It will be released soon for people to see the new Awka capital territory urban design framework plan, in which we will offer new land use, new urban renewal initiatives, and implementation strategy,” Okonkwo said.

Governor Willie Obiano (centre) in a group picture after receving Eight Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Cadets from Anambra State studying at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil in Kano State, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Chris Owolabi, (Fifth left), at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, recently

Anambra guber poll: Information commissioner commends INEC ÏÏÏAnambra State Commissioner for Information and Strategic Planning, Chief Tony Nnacheta, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for good performance in the November 18 governorship election in the state.

Nnacheta gave the commendation on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka while responding the conduct of the election.

The commissioner, who said INEC had shown that it was capable of advancing the country’s electoral process to enviable level, urged the commission to keep the feat and enhance the tempo in subsequent elections.

According to him, the electoral body has also reassured the electorate in the state that it is unbiased and ready to give level playing ground to contestants in an election in line with the principle of democracy.

“We are happy because our votes are now counting, the era of manipulation of peoples’ votes has gone, we are grateful to God,” he said.

The commissioner dispelled the insinuations that votes were bought during the election.

He said what transpired during the exercise was a free atmosphere where the electorate spoke with one mind to choose who their governor for the next four years should be.

The Anambra Times 4 Impassable nature of Onitsha South roads worries lawmaker ÏÏÏThe

member representing Onitsha South 1 State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Patrick Paddy Aniunoh, has expressed deep worry over the deplorable condition of roads in Onitsha South Council Area, describing Niger Street, Bridge Head, Port Harcourt Road, Zik Avenue by Ochanja, Miss Allen, WoliwoFegge roads as death traps.

The lawmaker, who stated this while conducting newsmen round his constituency, mentioned Ihembosi and Mbanefo streets as areas that also needed urgent attention, noting that aside the aforementioned roads, the governor had done very well in other areas and deserved to being re-elected.

Hon. Aniunoh, who is the House Committee chairman on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), urged Governor Obiano to kindly come to their aid, saying that given the economic importance of the area, no portion of road in the constituency should be left to deteriorate and be unattended.

According to him, what entered into the state government’s coffers in the form of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the area on monthly basis was more than enough to have the entire roads constructed with adequate drainage system, noting that the impassable nature of the roads had crumbled businesses and made the area a shadow of its former self.

“Bad roads have turned this once bubbling city into a mere village. Nothing is moving at all.

Petty traders, artisans, labourers, school children are unhappy, owing to lack of access road. Big

time businessmen and women are worst hit. Evacuation of goods after purchases is now an uphill task. They find it extremely difficult transacting their businesses.

“My constituents are complaining on daily basis. They want these roads fixed for them.

I want our working governor to construct these roads. Governor Obiano should complete his works in Onitsha South with the construction of these important roads. Niger Street, Bridge Head, Port Harcourt Road, Zik by Ochanja, Miss Allen, Ihembosi Street, Mbanefo Street, Woliwo, Fegge are all in bad shape,” Aniunoh said.

On his achievements so far as a legislator, Aniunoh said he had empowered many youths, widows, widowers, people living with disabilities, orphans, and the less privileged from his constituency, with all manner of skill acquisition, adding that he had also offered scholarship to students at all levels, provided succour to the destitute and equally gave grants to his constituents.

The Umuoji Igwulube Okodu born legislator said he rehabilitated Lafiaji Primary School’s borehole and connected it to electricity, as well as rebuilt the school’s soak-away, adding that he was also building a new classroom block at the same school which, he said, would be completed soon.

Aniunoh, who said that he erected a classroom block at Urban Girls’ Secondary School, Fegge, added that currently through Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), he was sinking a borehole at Ogbo Orimiri Primary School.

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Guber poll: Group scores security, INEC high Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Independent Service Delivery Monitoring Group (ISDMG) has rated high the performance of the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) in conducting Anambra State governorship election on Saturday.

The group disclosed this while briefing newsmen on its preliminary report, in Awka, the state capital.

The Executive Director, ISDMD, Dr. Chima Amadi, said the group deployed 100 observers across the 21 LGAs of the state to observe the governorship election and the House of Assembly bye-election in Idemili North LGA. Amadi observed that in most polling units with exception of few places,

materials and personnel were deployed early which led to voting opening early which showed signs of good preparations on the part of INEC. He said: “There were substantial reports of card readers malfunction as a result of technical hitches although in many instances the INEC technical team quickly rectified the faults.

“The practice of simultaneous accreditation and voting has contributed immensely to active voter participation and reduction of tension in voting points.

“The improvement in the conduct of personnel made up of INEC personnel and Ad-hoc staff which in our view can be attributed to the quality of training for the Election Day staff.”

The group noted with dis-

may the trend of vote buying and selling openly in the election and observed that such practice has cast a slur on the integrity of the votes.

While commending the Federal Government for improving on logistics and welfare of the police and other security agencies for the exercises, Amadi said the group observed that most polling units in the cities close to Awka, the state capital, had at least four security officers while the rural areas had one or two officers at polling units.

The group therefore commended the electorate in Anambra State for turning out enmase to exercise their franchise despite few security threats issued earlier by some groups.

Obiano tasks ASATU on harmonious relationship with royal fathers ÏÏÏMembers of Anambra State

Association of Town Union (ASATU) have been advised to maintain a healthy relationship with traditional rulers of their various communities to eschew unnecessary discrepancy and achieve meaningful growth and development.

Governor Willie Obiano admonished them during their monthly general meeting, at the union’s office, Government House, Awka.

The members of the association comprised the President Generals in 179 communities in Anambra State.

While addressing them, Governor Obiano described them

as very important factor in determining the progress of their community, adding that they play vital role in piloting the administrative part in various communities.

Obiano charged them to continue respecting traditional institute and create peaceful synergy with the traditional rulers for the peace of their communities.

The National President, ASATU, Mr. Alex Onukwue, observed that Governor Obiano’s style of governance had introduced a new dimension in politics, whereby the people at the grassroots felt impact of government presence.

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Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano (first right), receiving “ Ugegbe” title from the 56 traditional rulers in Anambra Central senatorial zone at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, Anambra State recently, while the traditional ruler of Nibo Kingdom, Michael Ngene (left), performs the ritual.

ANSG to dualise 2 major roads in Akwa ÏÏÏThe Anambra State Gov-

ernment has finalised plans to dualise two major roads in Awka, the state capital.

Governor Willie Obiano, who made the pronouncement during event recently, said the dualisation of the roads would among other things reduce traffic congestion as well as beautify the city to give it a ‘capital’s out-

look.

Obiano noted that the construction of the roads would commence next year as the roads involved would soon be announced after the passage of the 2018 budget.

According to him, the construction of pedestrian bridge linking Regina Ceali and Okpuno will also commence next year.

“In addition, we will com-

mence reconstructing the inner roads in Awka.

“Due to security system already installed, we have attracted various industries into the state.

“We have new 119 hotels in addition to a number of others in the past.

“All these are contributing in boosting the state’s internally generated revenue,” Obiano noted.

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Passengers have right to challenge poor operational air services Page B8 - Okoye Ambode courts investors on Okokomaiko-Seme border project Simon Ugwu

L-R: Winner, Sterling Bank Recyclart Competition, Mr. Ifedichukwu Chibuike; General Manager, Corporate Banking , Sterling Bank, Mr. Adegboyega Adegun; Winner, Mr. Samson Ogundeji; Competition Judges, Mr. Olu Amoda and Mrs. Ndidi Dike, during the Recyclart grand prize presentation, at the British Council, Lagos…on Friday

NNPC, Cheveron seal $1.7bn deal Set to increase crude production by 39000 bp/d

Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency reports Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) have executed the second and final phase of an Alternative Financing Agreement.

A statement signed by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, on Sunday, in Abuja, said the agreement was signed in London, over the weekend.

He said that the Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru signed the agreement, which would help to increase crude oil production in the country by about 39,000 barrels per day on behalf of the corporation.

He said the agreement was also expected to achieve an incre-

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mental peak production of about 283mmscfd of gas.

Baru added that the increment to be achieved by the agreement would spread “over the remaining life of the asset (until 2045).”

According to him, the project, which is about 92 per cent completed, will cost about 1.7billion dollars, with 780million dollars expected to be funded by thirdparty.

He added that it would produce natural gas liquids and condensate extracted from the Sonam and Okan fields located in OML 90 and 91 in the Niger Delta.

Baru described the deal as a step in the right direction which would grow the nation’s daily production and support the Federal Government’s strategic domestic gas-to-power aspirations, while

aligning with NNPC’s 12 Business Focus Areas (BUFAs).

He said the project would also include the completion of the Sonam non-associated gas (“NAG”) well platform and Sonam living quarters platform; drilling of seven wells in the Sonam field and the Okan 30E NAG well; as well as the completion of the 20“ x 32Km Sonam pipeline and Okan pig receiver platform and development of the associated facilities.

“As we speak now, the facilities are 100 per cent completed while wells are 40 per cent executed,” Baru said.

In carrying out the project, the NNPC/CNL JV adopted a 2-staged financing approach.

“While Stage 1 which provided $400m sourced from Nigerian Commercial Banks (NCBs)

achieved financial close on 1st August 2017, Stage 2, (signed today), is set to provide $380m from International Commercial Banks (ICBs).

“Out of the $780m total financing for both stages, Chevron’s Co-lending totals $312m, while NNPC’s portion of the total facility stands at is $468m,’’ he said .

Speaking further on the Alternative Financing approach, the GMD explained that it was aimed at plugging NNPC’s shortfall in funding JV cash call obligations including settlement of pre-2016 cash call arrears.

It will also enable full funding of NNPC’s JV obligations to restore investors’ confidence and stimulate further Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) as we are beginning to witness, he noted.

Nigeria issues 11,771 visas in 5 months

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it issued 11,771 Visas on Arrival (VOAs) between July and the first week of November.

Spokesman of the NIS, Mr. Sunday James, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

According to the News Agency

of Nigeria, NAN, “A breakdown of the figure shows that 1,604 VOAs were issued in July; 3,732 in August; 1,897 in September; 3,841 in October, and 697 in the first week of November.”.

James said the statement was in reaction to false claims by some stakeholders in the travel and tour-

ism sector that Nigeria has no VOA programme.

According to him, the NIS started issuing VOAs to eligible foreigners entering the country since 2013.

“The Nigerian Visa on Arrival project, which is similar to several other countries, is subject to pre-approval by the Comptroller-General

Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has expressed the readiness of the state to partner any investor willing to key into his administration’s massive infrastructure renewal drive in critical sectors, saying, such endeavour would be a winwin situation for the overall benefit of the people.

Speaking recently at an interactive session with members of the business community and informal sector, the governor said public private partnership was critical to accelerate development, and that the government is open to collaborate with interested investors.

For instance, Governor Ambode said the State Government would be willing to partner with any investor interested in taking up the second phase of the Mile 2 to Seme Border ten-lane road project.

He said: “At the moment, work is already ongoing from Eric More to Okokomaiko but we are willing to partner with any investor interested in taking up the construction of the second phase which is ten-lane road from Okokomaiko to Seme Border.

According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Abib Aruna and made available to The Daily Times, the governor said, “If we are able to achieve that, it will open up and transform the western axis, especially Badagry forever, and the project will also complement the massive projects being undertaken in the axis.”

Besides, Ambode said plans were already at advanced stages to bring about constant power supply to all homes and businesses in the State by the end of 2018.

of Immigration and issued at the NIS headquarters in Abuja “From March 2017, the Federal Government approved the introduction of online pre-approval for Visa on Arrival.

“This led to the introduction of a dedicated email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) for attending to VOA requests without visiting the NIS headquarters.

Business News B2 RMG commends SEC Boss Gwarzo policy, World Bank’s ratings Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo A civil society group, the Rights Monitoring Group (RMG) has given a pass mark to the Director General of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Mounir Gwarzo, for his bold initiative policy that has restored confidence in the nation’s economy.

The group’s president, Mr. Olufemi Aduwo, over the weekend in Lagos at a media briefing on the outcome of the World Bank/IMF Boards of Governors Meetings held in Washington in October this year, said Gwarzo must be commended for the reforms and bold initiatives he has embarked upon, adding that the introduction of E-Dividend programme started by the DG was laudable as it was commended at a session during the World Bank/IMF meetings.

Aduwo who has been a Returnee to the World Bank/IMF Boards of Governors Meetings since 2012, said, before the introduction of the programme, over N87 billion was unclaimed dividends.

This fund, he stressed, was either just lying idle or some smart people were taking advantage of it for personal or corporate gains.

Aduwo revealed that since the commencement of RMG’s investigation into the matter, more than N33 billion unclaimed dividend was found to have been credited to investors’ bank accounts apart from the investors getting their dividends whereever they may be.

“As at today more than N3 million investors have registered for the e-dividend payment platform. The introduction of the edividend is designed to curb the growth of unclaimed dividends in the capital market and allow investors collect dividends electronically while it also allows all accrued dividends to be credited to investors,” Aduwo posits, adding that this initiative definitely would make those benefitting from the rot in the past see Gwarzo as enemy.

Aduwo declares that from his group’s findings on the issue of alleged corruption, Gwarzo was a member of the board of the commission for more than two years in the capacity of an Executive Commissioner of Operations Directorate before he became the DG, SEC. Therefore, he is entitled to all benefits as stipulated in the Commission’s Acts and Policy.

He said that a retired army general serving as minister or occupying any political office still collects his full salary like a serving general.

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AMCON’s intervention ‘ll help alleviate masses’ sufferings – Yobe Deputy Governor The Deputy Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu has said a lot still needs to be done in the areas of rehabilitation, reconstruction, resettlement and reintegration of thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yobe and other northeastern states that were ravaged by the activities of the Boko Haram activities in the Northeast.

Aliyu, who spoke in Yobe at the weekend, while commending the kind gesture of the management and staff of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), who donated scholastic materials to Mainstreamed Learners and Parents Caregivers; starter packs for small scale businesses, as well as food items for the affected families in the host communities worth millions of naira, also called on other organisations to come to

the aide of Yobe and other sister states in the northeast.

He said AMCON’s intervention to IDPs in Yobe came at the time the government of Yobe State under the able leadership of the state governor, His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam is also doing everything possible to bring an end to the sufferings of the displaced persons in the state.

Aliyu said Yobe State remains perhaps, the most coordinated of all the affected states when it comes to dealing with the challenges of IDPs in the country because the government set up a very powerful committee chaired by his humble self to coordinate every activity that has to do with IDPs in Yobe.

For effective coordination and smooth handling of all issues, Aliyu said the committee, which is further broken down into four

sub-committees are responsible for all donations, aides, grants amongst others that arrive the state for onward distribution to the beneficiaries.

“As we speak, through the hard work and commitment of the state government, we have completed the rebuilding of most of the schools and hospitals.

What we encourage donors like AMCON to do is to contact the committee so that we can guide you to channel your donations to areas that are critical.”

Earlier in his address, Mr. Hassan Tanko, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, AMCON, Mr. Ahmed Kuru in Yobe, told the Deputy Governor that AMCON was moved to assist because of the untold hardship the IDPs were going through due to no fault of theirs.

He said, “Your Excellency,

what you are witnessing here today is a clear demonstration of our support to the government and good people of Yobe State. We are concerned by the sufferings of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), especially the children and indeed the families that were traumatized and distabilised by insurgence in the northeast, where violent attacks by extremists forced more than 2.2 million people to flee their homes including over one million children who are presently out of school.”

Tanko said AMCON designed the IDP intervention programme for three northeastern states that were worst hit by insurgence. He told the Deputy Governor that the programme was flagged-off in Yola Adamawa State on November 2, where 3000 individuals across seven local government areas of the state benefitted from the relief materials.

Deputy Governor, Yobe State, His Excellency, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu (standing 5th from left) in a group photograph with some commissioners and senior officials of Yobe State Government and representatives of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), as well as officials of Education Crisis Response (ECR) during the distribution of AMCON relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yobe State, one of the northeastern states that benefitted from the AMCON intervention…recently.

Lagos Dep Gov commends Peak 456, NSN on children’s health The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Oluranti Adebule has commended FrieslandCampina WAMCO for her Peak 456 healthy eating and lifestyle initiative, which she said would have a far-reaching effect on both the physical and mental development of the Nigerian child.

She said this in a goodwill message delivered on her behalf by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Mrs. Adebunmi Adekanye at the media launch of the initiative held in Lagos on Friday November 17.

“The future of every nation lies

with her children. No nation can achieve greatness either economically or politically without the children, hence the need to ensure that children especially at their early stage in life are well nourished, healthy and educated” Adebule said.

Nigeria’s leading dairy company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO launched the Peak 456 initiative in partnership with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) to promote healthy eating and exercise among children in Nigeria aged four to six years old.

The partnership is in line with

the FrieslandCampina WAMCO global project tagged ‘Drink, Move and Be Strong’ pre-school programme that will engage and educate school children on healthy eating and active living.

Speaking during a media briefing on the project, the Corporate Affairs Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Ore Famurewa, disclosed that the Nigerian version of the programme is themed “Eating Healthy and Staying Active.”

She noted that eating and lifestyle habits are formed during childhood and do last a lifetime. Hence, there is a need to educate and support

children right from their formative years in order to inculcate healthy lifestyle and behavior among them.

“Our goal is to drive healthy eating and active lifestyle habits by educating Children from young age.

We realise it is important for children to learn the benefits of good nutrition and to develop healthy eating habits. Schools are ideal for bringing nutrition education to children at an early age through qualified staff. It is key to note that the sooner children start making healthy choices, the easier it becomes to keep up good eating habits later in life.” Famurewa said.

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Afrinvest inaugurates money market fund Sam Nzeh Afrinvest Asset Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Afrinvest (West Africa) Ltd, has inaugurated the Afrinvest Plutus Fund, a simple and affordable saving solution designed for all classes of income earners with a minimum subscription of N5,000.

The Afrinvest Plutus Fund is an open-ended money market unit trust scheme approved by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) with a primary goal to achieve overall positive total returns for investors who value stability, liquidity, real returns, and security of their financial assets, in line with unitholders’ investment goals. The Fund is, therefore, offering N10, 000,000 units at N100 per unit from 20 November to 18 Decem Speaking on the objective of the fund, Ola Belgore, Managing Director, Afrinvest Asset Management Limited, said: “The Afrinvest Plutus Fund has been carefully designed to meet the needs of majority of the Nigerian population to preserve capital, develop a profitable savings’ culture; and provide a comfortable nest egg for themselves and their families in the simplest and safest way possible. We have, therefore, introduced this low-risk investment solution that is easily accessible to the people who need it the most, with competitive income and quarterly dividend payments.”

The Afrinvest Plutus Fund offers investors access to a diversified portfolio of quality, low-risk money market securities including short-term government securities, certificates of deposits and commercial papers, amongst others. Furthermore, the Fund provides the flexibility of investing on behalf of someone else and for business ventures, provided the necessary documentation is supplied.

Speaking further on the fund, Belgore said: “At Afrinvest, our clients’ needs are our foremost priority. In presenting this Fund to the public we are working to correct the notion that investing in securities is complicated and is the preserve of the elite. Rather, we want Nigerians to understand and attain the true financial freedom that comes from proper financial planning and smart investment decisions.

“Of course, we have also considered the need to ensure the security of the funds, and have partnered with Meristem Trustees Ltd and UBA Plc (Global Investor Services Division) as Trustee and Custodian, respectively.”

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Factoring, credit insurance key for SMEs, regional integration Stories by Ganiyu Obaaro Innovative financial solutions like factoring and credit insurance offer keys to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa and can enhance regional integration, participants at an annual workshop on factoring held on Sal Island in Cape Verde, have heard.

The one-day workshop was organized by the African ExportImport Bank (Afreximbank) on 9 November, in collaboration with FCI and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), as part of the bank’s Annual Structured Trade Finance Seminar.

According to a statement by the bank, “ It looked at the basic tenets of factoring; the role of credit insurance in unlocking access to finance for SMEs and the best ways to promote the development of the two financial instruments to support economic growth and regional integration in Africa.”

Managing Director of Afreximbank’s Intra-African Trade Initiative and Chairman of the Africa Chapter of FCI, Ms. Kanayo Awani, told participants that “despite new market opportunities opened up by the process of globalization and increased regional integration, SMEs continue to be constrained due to their lack of resources, their difficulties in achieving economies of scale and

the higher transaction costs they face compared to large firms.”

“We are persuaded, though, that the solution to these challenges exist in rolling out effective and innovative financial products such as factoring,” she said.

Awani noted that Africa currently accounted for less than one per cent of the global factoring turnover, saying that the industry was largely dominated, at 60 per cent, by European factors whose turnover represented 10.4 per cent of the European Union’s GDP in 2016. That figure amounted to 1.5 trillion Euros.

To promote the emergence and growth of factors across Africa, Afreximbank provides dedicated

lines of credit and offers technical assistance to players in the financial industry, she said. The Bank also provides legal advice to regulators using the Model Law on Factoring which it developed.

Awani added that Afreximbank had forged strong partnerships with leading institutions, such as FCI and ACBF, as part of its education and training activities.

In his contribution, Carlos Furtado, Executive Director at the Central Bank of Cape Verde, who stood in for the governor of the bank, said that by providing immediate liquidity to SMEs, factoring gave them the financial boost to allow them to integrate into regional and global value chains of growth sectors.

L-R: Executive Secretary, Oyo State Security Trust Fund, Mr Femi Oyedipe; Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Mr. Abiodun Odude; Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Security, Mr. Segun Abolarinwa; Director, Directorate of State Service (DSS), Oyo State, Yahaya Kure; and Director, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State, Omolade Faboyede, during the hand-over of some vehicles refurbished by the fund to security agencies in Oyo State, in Ibadan ...on Friday

FirstBank hosts 2017 international sustainability confab plex in Ajah, Lagos.

The FirstBank’s Sustainability Centre will hold the fourth edition of the annual International Sustainability Conference – one of the activities and programmes driven by the centre.

The FirstBank’s Sustainability Centre is a partnership between the Bank and the Lagos Business School (LBS); and the theme for this year’s conference is, “Partnership for Sustainable Development and Innovation.”

The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at the Lagos Business School (LBS), com-

The event would convene stakeholders to deliberate on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the various avenue institutions can partner to build sustainable development.

The 2017 Sustainability Conference would expound on SDG 9, which addresses industry, innovation and infrastructure, with focus on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, fostering innovation; and SDG 17 with focus on strengthening the means of implementing the SDGs, as well as revitalizing the global partnerships for sustainable development.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, will be the guest speaker at the event with other speakers including Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, MD/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries; Tonye Cole, Executive Director and Co-Founder, The Sahara Group; Ndidi Nwuneli, MFR, CoFounder, Sahel Capital; Innocent Chukwuma - Regional Director West Africa, Ford Foundation, and Simi Nwogugu – Executive Director, Junior Achievement Nigeria at the event.

Speaking on the event, Group

Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Folake- Ani-Mumuney asserted that the bank remains committed to the ideals of corporate citizenship and sustainable businesses practices.

“We have continued to encourage business practices and initiatives that will drive higher levels of sustainability and business continuity and that is why we established the FirstBank Sustainability Center in partnership with the Lagos Business School to drive value propositions that will impact our immediate and global environment in a most sustainable manner,” she stated.

Money Market B4 Stories by Motolani Oseni The Naira, over the weekend, depreciated further at the parallel segment of the foreign exchange market, with closing rate of 366 to the US Dollar, represented the worst in the last two months, as well as recorded significant drop against Pound sterling and Euro, Daily Times check has revealed.

The local currency, however, maintained the rebounded Thursday rate of 305.95 to the dollar on Friday at the official market, with an appreciable total traded figure of $1.155.75 billion at the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window.

The Naira was seen at 366 per dollar weaker than 363 it has been selling in the last in the recent time, while pound and Euro were traded at 475 and

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Naira drops against major foreign currencies at parallel market

Ï z ƍ Ǝ Ɔ Ƽ Ɗ Ǝ ÏdƎ ƂƉƄ Ǝ ƅƅƆƃƆ Ɖ 0 ƑƆƎ ƟêƟƾƂ M 0& ƎƏƍ ƐƄƍ Ɔ Ƅ ƑƄƄƈ 426, against 474 and 425 traded, respectively on Thursday at the unofficial forex market.

Also, the NAFEX, otherwise known as Importer & Exporter FX (I&E) window, on Friday, relapsed with an open rate of 359.65 to the dollar, compared to profitable rate of 359.70 recorded on Thursday and 360.75 declared a day earlier.

The autonomous FX widow, also, dropped to close at 360.40 per dollar, after closing at 359.56 the previous day and 360.27 on Wednesday.

However, the special FX window, gained a whopping

$247.75 million with a total weekly transactions turnover of $1.155.75 billion as at the closure of the official forex market, compared to $908 million sold at the corresponding period last week.

According to the latest monthly Financial Market Dealers Quotations (FMDQ) OTC Securities Exchange report, the total transactions in the foreign exchange market in October has settled at $13.86 billion, represented a decline of 1.23 per cent or $0.17 billion from $14.04bn recorded in September this year,

The FMDQ report for the month305.70 /Dollar at the beginning of October showed that the Nairaof the month). appreciated slightly in the Inves- According to the report, “Totors’ & Exporters’ (I&E) Foreigntal value traded in the I&E FX Exchange Window closing atWindow settled at $4.30bn for N359.72 against the Dollar fromOctober, a decrease of 6.68 per N359.76 it opened for trading. cent ($0.31billion) relative to The report stated that tradingthe value recorded in Septemat a premium to the parallel mar-ber ($4.61bn). Total value traded ket also appreciated in the monthat the Window since inception of October to N363.00 against thestands at $17.86billion.

Dollar (from N364.00/Dollar at the Meanwhile, the forex traders beginning of the month). believed that the naira is expectIt however, stated that the Cen-ed to be stable in the week ahead, tral Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Offi-with the continuous intervencial Spot rate experienced a slighttions through the injection of depreciation, dropping N0.10 todollars into the market by the close at N305.80/Dollar (fromCentral Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Keystone Bank clarifies branches seal-off in Nasarawa

L-R: Deputy Group CEO/Managing Director C & I Leasing Plc, Mr. Andrew Otiki-Odibi; Director, Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN), Mr. Olutoyin Okeowo representing ELAN Chairman and Managing Director/CEO, Stirling Trust Company Limited during the 15th National Lease Conference recently... Lagos

Leasing, key to unlocking informal sector, boosting economy – DG, CPC The Director-General of Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Mr. Babajide Irukera, has charged stakeholders in the leasing industry to intensify awareness campaigns about leasing, adding that it holds the key to unlocking the embedded potential of Nigeria’s informal sector, while boosting Africa’s largest economy.

Speaking at the 15th annual national lease conference, organized by the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN), held recently in Lagos at Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja,Lagos, with the theme:

‘‘Leasing And Capital Formation in The Nigerian Economy’’, Irukera harped on the need for stakeholders to develop the right products and educating potential beneficiaries on the accruable benefits to attract the informal sector.

He explained on how leasing can grow the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and its contributions in helping small businesses to provide the tools they need, maintain them and manage their businesses to yield the desired profit.

According to him, essentially, what it is with the in-

formal sector is that people are really ready to carry on with their businesses.

Many of them don’t have access to finance. They don’t have anything to securitize the loans to get the tools and equipment they need.

“In addition, many of them are very small businesses, and they don’t know how to maintain the tools, as well as how to sustain the tools, which are the key inventories that their businesses need.

“The leasing system provides the tools, maintains the tools and helps them to manage their business in a profitable manner”, he

added.

On his part, Chairman Board of Directors, ELAN, Mr. Chuka Onwuchekwa, called on government at all levels to leverage the attributes of leasing, which centre on easy access to capital equipment to support investment in infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and solid minerals to stimulate production and employment.

Onwuchekwa charged the government to factor the leasing industry into its development agenda, pledging the support and commitment of the leasing industry to achieving set out economic initiatives.

Keystone Bank Plc has said it branches sealed off in Nasarawa State was a mistake on the part documentation, stressing that the closed branches were reopened immediately.

It was reported last week that Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service (NSIRS) had sealed off 10 branches of the Keystone, Unity Bank Plc and Skye Bank Plc for tax related offenses.

Speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with our correspondent, Divisional Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Keystone Bank, Omobolanle Osotule, stated clearly that the issue between the bank and the state’s revenue agency was a documentation related issue.

She explained that the required documents were presented and all associated issues have been resolved instantly and the bank branches were reopened immediately for customers to transacts businesses.

According to her, “there is no issue between the bank and the state revenue service; our branches were opened immediately after they got the clarification that they required.”

She, however, surprised

about the news of the bank closure in Nasarawa state, stating that the lender’s branches were reopened within hours.

“I wonder why reporting such stale information”, she clarified.

Before now, the Chairman, NSIRS Alhaji Usman Okposhi had pointed out that two branches of Keystone Bank were affected by the closure, as he stood steadied that the action by the state tax agency was backed

by Section 104 of the Personal Income Tax Act that mandates tax authority to reconcile with the banks the level of compliance of the tax payers.

Meanwhile, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) recently certified and granted full accreditation status to Keystone Bank Training Academy in Lagos, in recognition of its compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

The bank, had explained that its certification came at the end of a recent evaluation exercise carried out by the CIBN which is the sole accreditation agency under the Competency Framework for the country’s Banking and Finance Industry put in place by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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Capital Market B5 dƐ ƏƈƆ Ƅƕ ƕ ƌ Ɨƈ The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the successful completion of its first ever Samurai Syndicated Term Loan Facility.

Through the facility, the bank was able to raise the equivalent of US$150 million, comprised of two tranches of (Japanese Yen) JPY 6.2 bnand US$100m.

In a statement made available to Daily Times Nigeria by Afreximbank, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) acted as sole Coordinator, Bookrunner, facility and documentation agent Bank for the facility while Bank of Taiwan, Gunma Bank, Shikoku Bank and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking all joined the Facility in the

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Afreximbank raises $150m in first-ever Samurai syndicated loan facility primary phase.

The facility, according to the report, had initially been for the equivalent of US$100m, with the two tranches at JPY4 billion and USD70 million, but had incorporated an accordion feature in order to accommodate further regional investors.

The bank in the statement disclosed that, the new totals value raised followed activation of the accordion feature , which saw participation rise to seven banks.

Two new banks, Bank of Yokohama and Joyo Bank, acceded to the accordion, while two banks, which participated in the initial

stage, increased their participations.

At the ceremonial signing held in Tokyo, on 2 November, Denys Denya, Afreximbank Executive Vice President for Finance, Administration and Banking Services, welcomed the high participation in the facility as a reflection of the willingness of those institutions to support the cause of development in Africa.

He also briefed the Japanese lenders about Afreximbank’s performance in 2017 and the Bank’s strategy as well as to update them on its 2017 general fundraising plans.

Mr. Denya announced that the proceeds of the Facility would be used towards general corporate and trade related purposes. The all-pricing for the Facility is 1.8 per cent per annum for the USD tranche and 0.80 per cent for the JPY tranche.

Accompanying Mr. Denya to the signing ceremony from Afreximbank were ChandiMwenebungu, Treasurer; YomnaRashed, Manager, Treasury; and Dr. Enga Innocent Kameni, Manager, Legal Services. Eighteen banks attended the signing ceremony

L-R: Director, Commission Secretariat, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Felix Adeoye, President, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, Olusola Teniola, Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye, Chairman NCC and Clement Baiye, Commissioner, NCC, during the Code of Corporate Governance workshop in Enugu ...at the weekend

d d ƇƆƐƆ ƗƆƆƊ è MƓ Ƒ Ƈ Ə Ƌ ƑƗ ƄƋƆ ƆƏƒƈƅƆ The Nigerian share depository, the Central Securities Clearing Systems (CSCS) Plc recently rolled out drums to celebrate their former executives who made immense contributions to the organization and the development of the nation’s capital market.

CSCS, sub of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos, celebrated the duo of Bola Adeeko and Obinna Nwosu for outstanding and committed services throughout the period they served in the company as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Non-Executive Director respectively.

The send-forth dinner, which took place in Lagos was attended by vital industry leaders from across various sectors of the economy.

Daily Times Nigeria recalls that Mr. Bola Adeeko was seconded from The NSE to CSCS on January 2, 2017, as the Interim Chief Executive Officer, while Obinna Nwosu

joined the Board in February 2014; and was the Board Committee Chairman, Finance and Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee.

Chairman, Board of Director, CSCS, Oscar Oyema, while lauding the contributions of the CSCS former executives, said though Adeeko spent short period at the share depository, his services was remarkable and productive.

“We are proud of Bola’s numerous achievements during his short stint at CSCS which also stands as a testimonial that our trust in his ability to deliver was not misplaced.

Some of his notable achievements include the successful delivery and launch of Project Meridian which was the replacement of the company’s legacy software with a brand new and nimbler Central Securities Depository (CSD) platform to enhance operational efficiencies and position it to support clearing and settlement of new asset classes.”

Unilever, Tranex supplementary equities’ shares to dilute price Ï M ƗƉƑ Ɛ ƆƎƑƈƐƈƆ ƍƏƈƅƆ Unsilver Nigeria Plc and Trans nationwide Express (Trantex) Plc during the week ended, Friday, 17th November, 2017, listed supplementary shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE’s) official list, a development experts say, will further dilute pricing of their shares.

The NSE informed dealing members of the development on Friday that 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares of Unilever were on 16 November, 2017, listed on the Daily Official List of The Exchange.

A statement by the exchange signed by Head, Listings Regulation Department, Godstime Iwenekhai, explained: “The additional shares arose from Unilever’s Rights Issue of 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares of 50 kobo at N30.00 per share in the Ratio of 14:27 ordinary shares held as at 28 June 2017.

With this listing of 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid up shares of Unilever Nigeria increased from 3,783,296,250 to 5,745,005,417 ordinary shares.

Also, last week’s Friday, 17th November, 2017, a total of 270,027,370 Ordinary Shares of Trans Nationwide Express Plc (Tranex) were listed on the Daily Official List of The Exchange on Friday, 17th November ,2017.

The additional shares listed, the Exchange explained, arose from Tranex’s Rights Issue of 270,027,370 ordinary shares of 50 kobo at N0.80 per share in the Ratio of 3:2 ordinary shares held as at 25 January 2017.

Stock market reverses gains as MSCI reshuffles equities in frontier indexes

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The Nigerian equities market reversed the gains recorded previous week, with the ASI shedding 1.12 per cent to 36,703.58 points for the week ended 20th November, 2017.

Losses in Consumer Goods (-2.89% w/w), Insurance (-1.98% w/w), Banking (-1.29% w/w) and Industrial Goods (-1.03% w/w) sectors more than outweighed the snippet of gains in the Oil & Gas sector.

The Oil & Gas index appreciated on the back of gains recorded by FO (+10.25% w/w), BOCGAS (+9.88% w/w), and MOBIL (+3.03% w/w).

As a result, the Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns moderated to 0.06 per cent and 36.57 per cent respectively.

Meanwhile, as an outcome from its November 2017 Semi-Annual Index Review, the MSCI has de-

leted FBNH, FO, GUINNESS, and PZ from its main MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes, and added all with the exception of FO to the MSCI Frontier Markets Small Cap Indexes, while CADBURY, DIAMONDBNK, FCMB, GLAXOSMITH, SKYEBANK, and STERLNBANK were deleted from the small cap classification.

Market breadth for the week thus ended depressed as 20 equities appreciated in price during the week in review, lower than 30 of the previous week. 43 equities depreciated in price, higher than 29 equities of the previous week, while 108 equities remained unchanged lower than 112 equities recorded in the preceding week.

The DailyTimes reports that a total of 270,027,370 Ordinary Shares of Trans Nationwide Express Plc were listed on the Daily Official List of The Exchange on Friday, November 17, 2017. The additional shares listed arose

from Tranex’s Rights Issue of 270,027,370 ordinary shares of 50 kobo at N0.80 per share in the Ratio of 3:2 ordinary shares held as at 25 January 2017.

With this listing of 270,027,370 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid up shares of Trans Nationwide Express Plc has now increased from 198,819,762 to 468,847,132 ordinary shares.

Also worthy of note is the listing of Unilever Nigeria Plc’s 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares on the Daily Official List of The Exchange on Friday November 17, 2017. The additional shares arose from Unilever’s Rights Issue of 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares of 50 kobo at N30.00 per share in the Ratio of 14:27 ordinary shares held as at 28 June 2017. With this listing of 1,961,709,167 ordinary shares, the total issued and fully paid up shares of Unilever Nigeria Plc has now increased from 3,783,296,250 to 5,745,005,417 ordinary shares.

Insurance B6

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, November 20, 2017

L-R: Segun Opeke, Directorate Head, Lagos Business, Skye Bank Plc; Mustapha Moonim, Regional Vice President, Oracle Financial Services; Tokunbo Abiru, Skye Bank Group Managing Director/CEO; Chet Kamat, Managing Director/CEO, Oracle Financial Services and Innocent Ike, Executive Director, Technology & Services, Skye Bank when Oracle Team recently paid a business visit to Skye Bank... in Lagos.

How low risk appetite sustains stunted growth Bonny Amadi The saying in business parlance that higher risks attract higher returns may have been playing out in Nigeria’s insurance industry, which irrespective of efforts by the sector’s regulators, has sustained depressed growth.

Nigeria’s insurance services coverage, over the years, had remained low with approximately 1.5million policyholders out of about 180 million population, which may be attributed to the inability of the operators to increase their risk appetite.

Hence the greater percentage of the people lives in rural areas across the 36 states and Abuja; and the sector operators target city dwellers where there is value to be attached to any marketing effort, the larger dwellers in the remote communities ostensibly had been shut out of insurance penetration, in preference for city dwellers that account for low segment of the entire population.

Confidence in the sector, which has remained doubtful, going by challenges Nigerians that have retired from active services encounter in securing their pension funds, claims’ settlements; lingering cases in many firms and other trust -related sector issues, tend to support prevailing poor state of the sector.

Also, hence the bulk of the population falls within the micro and real sector of the economy, well-articulated micro policies designed for the grassroots, would

not only boost confidence in the sector but will indirectly permeate the rural communities and capture the teeming rural population.

However, hence cost and risks associated with these and other initiatives are categorised as high risk, the sector appears to be comfortable with low development of the sector, when it has opportunities to emerge as highest contributor to nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“Insurance penetration in Nigeria, shifting focus from policies to providing Values for customers,” theme of Almond’s recent insurance stakeholders’ event in Lagos, unveiled why the sector may sustain slow growth if innovative measure are not put in place.

Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, Festus Epetimehin, of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), the guest lecturer, disclosed that irrespective of other challenges retarding the sector’s growth, the biggest of all is aversion to risk capital on new areas He said,“Challenges frustrating insurance sector’s growth is multi-dimensional spanning across the consumers, insurance practitioners and the environment, yet the bigger factor remains the aversion to risk capital on green areas.”

Professor Epetimehin, said that the consumers, Insurance Practitioners and the Environment hold the key for the growth of the industry by taking advantage of the huge population to boost

earnings and contribute more to GDP. He added that the people are uncertain future which continues competing with the present commitments, wrong notion of insurance, unsatisfactory claim experiences. According to him, insurance is introduced to most people in the country, after consumption habits have been formed and that in many cases, peer groups provide alternative to insurance.

He added that the level of disposable income, low level of education and literacy as well as other socio-cultural factors, particularly religion plays major role on the environment putting a clog in insurance wheel of progress.

“Similarly, the retail segment has witnessed increasing terminations of insurance policy and insurance companies had to adopt robust risk management frameworks and deploy cost optimization measures to ensure obligations to customers are met” Epetimehin concluded.

The insuring public stakeholders expressed concern on the challenges insurance policy holders encounter when seeking for indemnity of insurance claims, saying that confidence in the industry has remained low.

They were mainly of the opinion that insurance companies targets money bags and therefore have neglected development of micro, retail products at giveaway premiums for the benefit of the common man.

They however urged, the insur-

ance practitioners in the country to boost their product designs, market delivery, concern for policy holders and greater effort towards reaching the unreached areas in the localities with well thought out micro insurance products Mr. Charles Moukwunye, former Group managing director, Royal Exchange Plc, chairman of the 2017 Insurance consumers’ forum, a platform for insurance stakeholders and the insuring public, said that well thought after micro insurance policies will drive growth. But hence the sector is focused on urban areas, a 40 per cent of the landmass, the rest 60 percent that will drive growth is ignored.

Moukwunye, explained that insurance sector’s growth will remain sluggish with continued neglect of rural communities and dearth of micro policies remain the bane.

According to him, hence demographic report points that Nigeria is made up of 40 per cent urban and 60 per cent rural areas, neglecting the rural areas in preference to urban areas means that over 60 per cent of the expected growth of the sector has been shut out.

He said, “How can the sector grow when over 60 per cent of the country in the rural communities are not captured or considered? “ On his part, FBN Insurance CEO, Val Ojumah, said that insurance is business and not charity, so funds should not be wasted on areas where there are low concen-

tration of insurers.

Ojumah acknowledged that there still remain negative sentiment in the sector due to few bad eggs, however added that irrespective of negative perceptions by the public on insurance , the sector presents vital instruments that guide against deficiencies that people suffer because of government’s inability to provide social security for the people.

“In every sphere of life, there are god people and there are also bad people, the bad people are very few, while the good people are many,” Ojumah said.

He listed, education, annuity, fire among other insurance pokies that presents ample opportunity for people of all other categories to meet their basic needs without hiccup, urging the attendees to embrace insurance as a veritable instrument to cushion losses in times of challenge and in times of good times also.

He emphasized that the insurance is a business that thrives on returns on investments and therefore focuses on where there is higher concentration of prospective clients, that where they could hardly be found, such as in the rural areas.

Ojumah said that it will take insurance companies with strong financial backup to establish branches in remote areas and also tap the business opportunities there, but where this is not possible, reaching the local communities and tapping from the hidden growth opportunities from here remains slim.

He said, “Insurance is driven by agents who receive commissions on businesses done, and they will always prefer deploying their resources t where they are sure the target clients are, in the cities, than in the rural areas, which is why it will take time to cover the local areas where opportunities remain thin.”

The insurance system is driven by sales. Sales starts with prospecting, which leads to solicitation and an interested buyer.

Once the prospective customer has been identified, the broker or agent gathers information from the prospective customer and attempts to design the program that they think will best meet the customer’s needs. After the program products and services have been designed the broker/agent selects the carriers that they think are best suited to the customer.

According to the FBN Insurance boss, irrespective of challenges of lack of concentration of insurable population in villages, logistics, transport and low technological advancements, further frustrate efforts are marketing the rural communities.

A stakeholder from Lagos Mainland CDA, Mr. AdisaTaiwo Ramon argued that the sector, in pursuit for accelerated growth, has neglected the down trodden in the design of insurance products.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday October 20, 2017

Stories by Godwin Anyebe All over the world, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) towards national growth and development is not only important to members of communities alone but to brand owners as well. Besides a universally accepted role in philanthropic work of corporations, CSR projects are today achieving greater sustainability in their efforts resulting in growth and change in communities. This evolution has been possible due to the collaboration of corporations with the development sector, especially none governmental organisations (NGOs).

Report shows that, from the past five decades, the western world has been looking at several dimensions of CSR; legal, ethical as well as discretionary. But in Nigeria, It is only in recent years that dedicated CSR departments and staffs have appeared in companies. These

Between corporate social responsibility and national development trained professionals are designing effective community oriented projects which are transforming communities albeit in a small focussed manner.

While it is still contested whether corporations should have social responsibilities beyond a wealth generating function, the world is increasingly seeing corporations fulfilling broader social goals.

These have been happening within business firms with initiatives like changing methods of production to reduce environmental impacts, changing employee relations both within the firm and across the firms’ supply chains.

The initiatives outside the firm include making infrastructural investments in local communities

or as more widely seen in philanthropic community initiatives.

Speaking to Daily Times on this issue, a brand management consultant, Bernard Okhakume said, “national Development is based on the principles of fairness, equality, accountability, opportunity, choice, participation, mutuality, reciprocity and continuous learning with core emphasis on Educating, Enabling and Empowering community members. True development is facilitated when citizens from all strata of society engage together with a sense of national solidarity through combined processes, programs, strategies, and activities.

While speaking on individuals or group that could be potential

partners for national development through CSR, he said; “the external organizations which can be potential partners for Corporate Citizenship include government and non-government organizations, corporations such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations.

The emphasis should be on instilling creativity and self-reliance in the community for short and long term goals taking forward Community development as an educational as well as an organizational process.” “technology corporations can benefit community and support business objectives through their CSR laden technical expertise by facilitating data collection for

public organizations. Ex. Intel and IBM in U.S. assisted under-staffed police departments by collecting and processing information of regions with high crime rate.” He added.

He also stated that, “through CSR, organizations evolve a corporate sustainability framework based on a set of economic, social and environmental objectives which are progressive. For developed a methodology to assess the employee perspective on sustainable business practices (SBP) which throws light on a corporation’s commitment to be ethically responsible for contributing improving the quality of life of all its stakeholders thus yielding to economic development.” He noted.

Chivita: New ‘Chapman Happy Hour’ inspired by Nigerian culture, style As an organization that constantly strives to keep its customers refreshed and satisfied, Chi Limited has introduced a new variant of Happy Hour

by Chivita into the marketplace. The new variant, ‘Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita’ will now join other popular variants from the brand’s stable to offer consumers more choices for refreshment.

Widely considered the toast of most parties and consumed as a party starter, chapman drink can easily be enjoyed by anyone. Being one of our indigenous drinks, the unique Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita contains a blend of fruits and is poised to gain huge acceptance by Nigerians because it infuses our culture and style in a refreshing mix.

Hassan Mustapha, a brand analyst, stated that the new Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita offers a refreshing way to enjoy our favourite Chapman drink.

“It is interesting to see how this brand has been able to coin a compelling narrative, “Refreshment Naija Style” to endear itself to consumers.

It ticks the right boxes in this regard as it is made in Nigeria, takes into consideration our local taste, connects with our style and offers refreshing value that is in a class of its own,” he noted.

Ibiyemi Idowu, an insurance broker, stated that chapman drinks are the favourite starters in a Nigerian party

and a refreshing drink the average party goer looks forward to on the menu.

“I believe the new Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita is a bold statement by the brand to complement our authentic Naija experiences through amazing refreshment. It has the unique Nigerian feel that I believe would resonate with consumers with respect to preference for a readily available chapman drink,” she said.

Speaking on the new variant, Marketing Director of Chi Limited, Mr. Probal Bhattacharya said that Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita is an indigenous drink ideal for its offer of an unrivaled burst of refreshment.

“Chapman is all about refreshing taste and flavours deeply ingrained in the Nigerian mindscape. For us, this is more than just a regular refreshment offering – it’s a tribute to what makes us happy and refreshed in our own Nigerian way – hence Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita is truly ‘Refreshment Naija Style’.” he stated.

First rolling out in 150ml juice boxes, each pack of Chapman Happy Hour by Chivita is full of tasty fruitiness that is guaranteed to keep the consumer refreshed and satisfied. By making this new variant available, it is certain that Happy Hour by Chivita’s control over shelf space will increase and with it, share of the market and the consumer’s mind space.

L-R: Facilitator/Employee of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Abosede Adeniran; Senior Manager, Planning and Procurement, Promasidor, Idowu Osoneye; Principal, Oregun Junior High School, Mrs. Adenike Oresanya; Head of Legal/PR, Promasidor, Mr. Andrew Enahoro with students of Oregun Junior High School, at ‘Harness Your Dream’, a career guidance workshop, organised by Promasidor, makers of Cowbell Milk, at Oregun, recently in Lagos

Lagos urges corporate organisations to emulate Promasidor on career guidance To develop an education system that is relevant to national development and industrial growth, private sector operators need to support government’s efforts to boost career awareness among secondary school students.

The Permanent Secretary/Tutor General, Lagos State Education District Six, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Onadipe said this at Oregun Junior High School in Lagos recently during the maiden edition of a career guidance workshop organised by Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell, Milk,

Loya Milk, Onga, Top Tea and other quality brands.

Speaking at the event tagged ‘Harness Your Dream’, which was facilitated by staff of Promasidor, Onadipe called for a publicprivate sectors partnership in preparing secondary school students for the future.

She said: “I am very excited about the initiative.

I am glad to know that a corporate organisation like Promasidor is thinking in this direction. We need to nurture the kids as they grow. It is about catching them young. When we help them to nurture their career

interests, they grow up with a clear picture of what they want to do. I am so happy with Promasidor Nigeria for this noble idea, and I pray that other companies will do a similar thing. The participants are currently in Junior Secondary School class three. What this means is that they already know exactly the subjects they will focus on in their senior classes.”

On his part, the Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Mr. Anders Einarsson said that the programme would help the students to marry their

passion and talents to make the right choice, adding that ‘Harness Your Dream’ targets JSS3 students because of the sensitive nature of the class.

Einarsson, who was represented by the company’s Head of Legal/PR, Mr. Andrew Enahoro said: “It is a catch-them-young scheme.

This implies that the young people who go through the process will have the rare opportunity of subjecting their options to a clinical test before they start learning the essential subjects required to be the best in their chosen professions.”

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Tell us some of the things Servicom is doing to ensure that customers are satisfied at the Nigerian airports?

I resumed here in the Servicom department on the first of January 2015 after I was posted from Port Harcourt where I was working. I came in here at a time Servicom in FAAN was just like it was not existing. The aim of Servcom is to assist passengers and their complaints, difficulties when the need arises. To start with, we began to search the internet to see how it is done. We also liaised with American customers’ services and we started talking with them and a lot of things started happening. The first thing I did was the sensitization and awareness programme, which I took to all the airports in Nigeria.

I had the approval of the MD who was emphatically for us to allow all the agencies, both military and paramilitary to appreciate the need and realise the fact that every customer at the airport is a king and therefore deserves to be served right. As at that time, there were reports in the media that Nigeria airport was the worst airport in the world. That assumption was because of services. As a matter of fact, FAAN has reasonable facilities then because the very time Stella Odua was remodeling the airport. In spite of these efforts, it was not appreciated because customers were not served well. Again at the international level, Paris was also rated along that line not because they don’t have facilities but because they speak French and any typical French person is not friendly with anybody who does not speak French. So we realized the fact is not facilities but about serving customers.

Before Servicom came into existence, in 2004 by the then President Olusegun Obasanjo, the obvious was that government agencies were not doing what they are supposed to do. That was what prompted Servicom in the first place because the services were inaccessible, there were not customer centric and they were not meeting the needs of the people. So government noticed they were not serving the public. Servicom indeed is an acronym for Service Compact for all Nigerians.

Servicom is about an agreement between Federal Government with its agencies and the Nigerian people.

With that commitment of the Federal Government to improve services and to ensure that Nigerians are served better. That was what prompted the issue of proliferation of phones in Nigeria because you can’t make any

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Passengers have right to challenge poor operational air services - Okoye Ebele Okoye is the General Manager Servicom Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) . In this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, the consumer protection expert speaks on the efforts FAAN is making through Servicom to protect the rights of customers and also to serve the better. Excerpts here in Nigeria? Immigration does not trust Customs and Customs does not trust immigration. The issue of on-duty cards should equally be taken seriously. It is clear; if you are not on duty the onduty card will not pass you.

I thank God for the ease of doing business and we must learn how to ensure that customers are well taken care of, Nigerians are very good people but a few amongst us are trying to destroy the system with their personal interests.

Okoye

call freely then but now, you can stay anywhere and make calls; all you need is to recharge your phone. It was a path or an agreement that government most especially that time, hat there were no private individuals, PPP. Basically, everything was government; then, when you go to the hospitals or public places, you find out that the environments are not customer centric.

What are you doing to ensure that passengers are comfortable with the facilities on ground?

Most times, we are talking about facilities like air conditioners, toilets facilities, screening machines. In Nigeria we have good screening machines, detectors to ensure that one’s life is not at stake when you want to use the airport. Before now, there is a central air-conditioning system and we have tried to revitalise it in 2012.

Then, I was still the GM, Budget, but it was supposed to be a Federal Government budget. However, at the end of the day, they preferred to do others and the fund for that was veered for other assignments like the airfield lightening during the Njeze’s regime.

So, we couldn’t do that. I am also aware that the air conditioning systems in

all the airports are everywhere. We should also understand that we live in the tropics. Most times, people who complain badly are those that come from very cold places. So it is like two extremes. Even though, it is cooling those in Nigeria, it may not be cooling those from cold places because they came from a chilly environment. The management of FAAN with assistance of the Minister of Aviation, the place is wonderful and it is not business as usual. With ease of doing business, it has really done a lot.

Another thing that has to do with facility which people are complaining is the search table we have at MMA. People are not happy with that search table. With the ease of doing business, the table has been thrown away. That search table, I tell you was not really for people to do their work the way it should be done. It was for people to find a way to exploit and extort from Nigerians. I don’t see reasons why. If I am travelling abroad with a small packet of fish to cook, you will tell me it is contraband. Everybody knows contraband things’ it is not contraband.

However, when the ease of doing business came on board, they now say no. I am a member of ease of doing

business and we are targeting to see whether that thing will continue, but at least, the slaughter table is no longer there for now.

These are some of the things that are making people to feel bad because everybody have paid for the services and are expected to enjoy it. We all know how it is done abroad. Although, it is structured the same way here but it is not applicable in Nigeria because every Nigeria wants to be important.

Again, our people need to be careful. Before anybody can serve you, it is important passengers request for the person’s identity card so you know who you are dealing and not make a mistake.

Most Nigerians are always in a hurry most times.

For instance, if you are arriving Washington; as soon as you arrive, the first person you meet is immigration, he determines whether Customs will look at your box or not. But here, it is different. The truth is that we are building synergy at the airports and therefore we should be able to trust ourselves. The government agencies should be able to build trust amongst themselves. It is so sad if they don’t trust themselves.

If immigration should determine whether Customs will search your box over there, why can’t we do it

What about some thieves that loiter around the airports who work for passengers to ensure that they have seamless facilitations. What are your reactions on their activities?

Some of these thieves actually are available in some of the airports but in case of enquiries, customers are advised to go to the nearest customer service centre to get the necessary information. We bought big desks for the centres recently and put them in good shape with computers for them to work.

You need to buy your tickets at the airline’s check-in counters. It is important and passengers should not patronize touts because the touts buy tickets and keep it and the airlines in conjunction will tell you that the flight is full and somebody will stop at the junction telling you that the ticket they supposed to get for N24, 000 is now N50, 000. And because you are desperate to travel, you pay for N50, 000. Now, when you get into the flight, you find out others paid N24, 000. Nigerians must be wise and travelers have to be wise too.

Online tickets are everywhere; if you plan to travel, go online and buy your ticket and pay there so that you don’t get at the hands of these touts. There are everywhere, even in the developed world.

Nigerians have the right to be served and if somebody does not serve you well. You have the right to lodge a complaint. Passengers should not leave their luggage unattended to at the airport. Any luggage left unattended may be confiscated or destroyed.

Passengers have the right to also challenge any bad service whenever there is any. They should not close your mouth, as this is their right. Customers as a kings,

also demands courtesy while dealing with service providers. They should not carry their grief from outside to our staff. Customers should be cautious too when they want to talk to our people.

They also have an obligation to obey airport rules. These are some of the things that will help customers. On no account, a service provider should be abused in any form. This will attract the full course of the law. Customers don’t need to abuse anybody while trying to do all these because the law will be followed. Sometimes, the way you present your case may make somebody to assist you.

I know we have the Consumer Protection Directorate of the NCAA, which are also carrying out the responsibilities you carry out. Is there any synergy between the Servicom of FAAN and the CPD of NCAA? Even the NCAA has Servicom on their own. We work together. If there are things FAAN cannot handle, we can as well make the complaint but we work hand in hand.

The director is somebody who work with us here and we work as one. The bottom line is to ensure that our services are well provided.

Quality service delivery is what everybody is talking about.

How can you describe the relationship between Servicom and passengers at the airport?

The relationship is wonderful because the customer service will facilitate and ensure that everything the passenger needs would be there and timely. Par adventure they feel cheated, the passenger should also return to the desk to make their complaints. So we work with them and we are always there to protect them. For the car hires, they have their union but sometimes people come from outside to give us complaints. Anytime we see unfriendly discussions, we move in to see what is going on. Passengers should be careful at the airports. As much as the security department are working to see that customers are safe; we also have to be at alert and smart.

Customers should allow people to identify themselves before they serve them.

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Images are most important language of communication –Azu Nwagbogu, Founder Lagos Photo Festival Azu Nwagbogu is the founder and direc-

separatist state that lead to the civil war that changed forever the way the world viewed

Nigeria that is dedicated to the promotion and development of contemporary African arts and artists. The collector and curator is also the founder of numerous other projects supporting and celebrating African arts

ing with Magnum Photos to show work from

to discover and learn about contemporary African Art and diaspora. In gearing up for

Fosso, No Touch Am by Osborne Macharia for which we sponsored and collaborated on

Azu Nwagbogu in this chat with MUTIAT

We are also super pleased to announce a creative partnership with National Geograph-

What is the Lagos Photo festival all about?

Lagos Photo is an annual international festival of photography that brings artists visual story tellers and photographers from all over the world in a month long series of exhibitions workshops

and also the massive opportunity to become

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Middel recreates and retells this sad shameful event in a very creative and Performative

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leading art festivals on the continent and the only control the narratives that relate to us as Africans if not others will hijack and shape our What new ideas are you bringing on board tant language of communication today and of the 8th edition?

This is a special edition and through our theme: Regimes of Truth we explore contemportant to use the knowledge from the past to visualize a newer better future and this is something that contemporary photographers

continuously receive is overwhelming and our continued growth dethat? tered itself as a science and with that the weight and burden of being an arbiter of generally?

We are glad to contribute our part to this community and it is very important to build and support this growing community of visual story We are fortunate to have the support of several who value our contribution to society none more so than Ford Foundation and all

There is no doubt that the creative industry is our most buoyant ex-

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Nutrition L3

Judith Frank-Edet

Healing spices Humans have been using spices on their foods as far back as

Nutmeg

vomiting and nausea.

generous amounts.

Turmeric

ache, sinus congestion, gout, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, asthma,

Curry leaves

Onions Fights diabetes

Ginger Improves digestion

right at the root.

Lowers cholesterol

sickness.

Garlic Prevents greying of hair

Thyme

Wellness L4

Daily Times Nigeria

Monday, November 20, 2017

Mutiat Alli

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