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Buhari, Govs, Tinubu, others mourn Ekwueme, as ex-VP dies at 85

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday joined other prominent Nigerians to mourn former Vice President Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, who died in a London Hospital in the late hours of Sunday at the age

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Reacting to the death of the former Vice President in a post on his Twitter handle, President Buhari said: “I mourn the death of former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, a patriot and statesman. His life was marked by an unwavering commitment to the unity and progress of Nigeria; and his personal sacrifices Continued on page 6

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2019: Political realignment begins as Gov Ikpeazu negotiates with APC Ă? Enugu, Ebonyi governors also on the cards Ă? ‘Abia Gov comfortable with PDP, no plans to defect’

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Political realignment begins as Gov Ikpeazu negotiates with APC Continued from page 1 ties and tribal divides have started clandestine moves to seek new allies that may result in what political analysts call a new political order.

The shocking and deft move, The Daily Times authoritatively gathered is coming from the South-East geo-political zone known for playing along the right wing of the nation’s political turf, in which few gladiators are negotiating a shift in political camp to the progressives fold.

Fingered in the move is Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, elected in 2015 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The governor, who is believed not to be working in isolation, has the support of few of his PDP governors in the zone in negotiating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with the option of switching gear before the 2019 elections.

The horse trading, it was further gathered, could not be unconnected with the

permutation of likely power play in the next dispensation.

His colleagues - Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State are believed to be at the background while pushing Ikpeazu forward as the arrowhead of the negotiation with the APC, at the regional level.

Their calculation might not be divorced from their interest to secure second term ticket which they believe could be possible by being in the mainstream of power.

The performance of the APC candidate in the last Anambra State governorship election, Dr. Tony Nwoye, who came second in the race despite having not been long in the APC, is another factor that many consider might also be a motivation for those looking in the direction of the party.

The Daily Times findings also revealed that notable political figures of Igbo extraction that jumped ship from the PDP to the APC are strongly instrumental in the negotiation process.

L-R: Deputy Secretary of State, USA, John Sullivan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, during the US-Nigeria Binational Commission meeting in Abuja… on Monday.

This, however, is irrespective of disquiet by some Igbos especially those sympathetic to the secessionist drive being championed by the Nnamdi Kanu-led banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu and Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha are fingered as go-between in luring South-East PDP governors to the APC. A source told The Daily Times that “It is about time that the Igbos have to move to the mainstream of political power in the country. We have suffered enough neglect, every time we talk of being marginalised in public positions and infrastructural development. But if we strive to be in the ruling party, I think things will be better and our region will be developed. It is enough of playing opposition.”

Also speaking on the development, another source close to the Abia State Government House, however said that though he could not confirm whether or not the governor was having any talks with the APC, but that he can confirm that the government was eager to properly position himself for future political moves.

According to the source, “2019 is around the corner, the governor like every other politician will want to secure his future and with the way the PDP is going, no one can be sure what the future of the party is, so I will not be surprised if the governor is looking in the direction of the ruling party at the centre.”

President Muhammadu Buhari’s two-day official visit to Ebonyi and Anambra states in the South East region was more than meet the eyes as it goes beyond campaigning for the APC candidate in the Anambra governorship election.

The visit was not only historical, being his first to the South-East since the inception of the APC-led Federal Government in 2015 and his address to Ebonyi State Leaders of Thought and Traditional Rulers at a meeting in Government House, Abakaliki was symbolic.

The President was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Enyioma 1 of Ebonyi (Trustworthy friend of Ebonyi) by Eze Charles Mkpuna while the South East traditional rulers led

by Eberechi Dick conferred on him the chieftaincy title

Buhari said, “At the same time, I am quite aware of the problems besetting the Judiciary including underfunding, inadequate personnel and absence of modern technological aids.”

He commended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, for calling on Heads of various Courts to pay close attention to the activities of the lower Courts within their jurisdiction, adding that proper supervision and feedback mechanisms are imperative if the judiciary must succeed.

In his own address, the CJN urged the Executive to always obey judgements of court, saying that the development will boost the confidence reposed in the judiciary.

The CJN however noted that a corrupt Judge is not only a disgrace to the Bench and the noble profession,

but also a disaster to the course of justice and the nation.

The CJN said, “I must not fail to emphasise here that my definition of corruption is not limited to bribetaking, but includes the giving of judgments or orders based on any consideration other than legal merit. It is gratifying to note however, that the NJC is already tackling this cankerworm head-on.

Earlier in her welcome speech, the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJC), Justice Rosaline Bozimo, noted that the conference is for stock taking for justices and judges of Superior Court of Record from all over the country, to converge and reflect upon the activities of the Judiciary with the benefit of hindsight and reflect on achievement and challenges of the judiciary.

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Buhari to judges: Nigerians expect you to be impartial, enhance justice delivery

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday challenged judges in the country to strive to meet public expectations on justice delivery and justify the increase public fundings.

He said that “for the judiciary, the public expects fairness, impartiality and speed in the administration of justice.”

Buhari spoke in Abuja while declaring open the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference organized by the National Judicial Institute.

He added that his administration increased allocation to the Judiciary from N70 billion to N100 billion in the 2017 Budget, saying that a similar figure has been proposed for 2018.

On the need for the judiciary to live up to expecta-

tions, He said,” The public expects fairness, impartiality and speed in the administration of justice.

“But regrettably court cases can drag on for years and years, sometimes decades without resolution.

I need only mention land cases in Lagos to illustrate my point.”

“There are huge backlogs of cases waiting to be dispensed especially at the Appellate levels. Reform of the judiciary should start at eliminating these seemingly endless delays in settling what to the layman are apparently simple cases.”

The president also said that litigants expect that higher courts should endeavour to harmonize their rulings.

He said, “There are contradictory decisions of superior courts on the same subject matter in cases where facts are substan-

tially the same without a clear attempt in subsequent cases to distinguish the earlier cases. This lack of clarity leads to serious confusion to the lower courts, he added.

“For the judiciary, the public expects fairness, impartiality and speed in the administration of justice.

Regrettably court cases can drag on for years and years, sometimes decades without resolution. I need only mention land cases in Lagos to illustrate my point.

“The knock-on efforts of these delays and dis-continuities range from loss of confidence in the judicial system to over-crowding of prisons. This is “an area Your Lordships should pay close attention to in your efforts at reforming the system.”

He said all are aware that one of the objectives of his administration is to combat

graft and other forms of corruption that is endemic in our public life, saying that the executive could not achieve these objectives alone. He added that the executive require the close cooperation of other arms of government.

He recalled that earlier this year the Judiciary came under investigation and assured the judicial community that the “action taken by the Executive was in no way a prelude to usurping the powers of the National Judicial Council (NJC) or aimed at intimidating the Judiciary as wrongly portrayed in some sections of the media.

Executive and legislative officials were also investigated” Stating that the majority of judicial officers are learned and incorruptible and are acting in the best spirit of their oath of office,

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Buhari, Govs, Tinubu, others mourn Ekwueme, as ex-VP dies at 85 Continued from page 1 helped lay the foundation for our democracy”.

Ekwueme, who was admitted to Memfys Neurosurgery Hospital in Enugu, Enugu State on October 29, 2017 after he slumped in his Enugu residence and went into coma, was later flown abroad on the orders of the Federal Government.

A statement by his younger brother and the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State, Igwe Prof.

Laz Ekwueme, said Dr. Alex

Ekwueme died at about 10pm in a London Clinic on Sunday.

The statement reads in part : “The Ekwueme family regrets to announce the peaceful passing away of their patriarch, the former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON. The sad event occurred at the London Clinic at 10pm on Sunday, November 19, 2017.”

Also reacting, Adamawa State Governor Mohammadu Jibrilla Bindow, de-

scribed the death of Ekuweme as a great loss to the country.

According to him, the loss is not only to Ndigbo, but to Nigeria and Africa in general.

A statement by the SA Media and Publicity to the governor, Macauley Hunohashi, said the governor was deeply saddened by the death because “it came at a time when his experience, wisdom and knowledge of governance would have been needed in the quest to move Nigeria to greater

heights.”

Also reacting, the Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson, said Nigerians will remember the late Second Republic Vice President as an icon of democracy, who saw and used politics as a tool to serve and not to be served.

The governor said: “In truth, Ekwueme was a gentleman politician, consummate democrat, a hero, an icon of democracy who believed in the rule of law and ventured into politics to serve.”

Arial view of the Water Fountain at Abule Egba, Jubilee Bridge, built by the Lagos State Government… on Sunday night.

Nigeria floats $3bn dual-tranche bond Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Federal Government on Monday, announced that it has priced its offering of $3 billion aggregate principal amount of dual series notes under its $4.5bn Global MediumTerm Note programme (increased from US$1.5bn).

The Notes comprise a $1.5bn 10-year series and a $1.5bn 30-year series.

The 10-year series will bear interest at a rate of 6.5%, while the 30-year series will bear interest at a rate of 7.625%, which will be repayable with a bullet repayment of the principal on maturity.

The offering, which attracted significant interests from leading global institutional investors, is expected to be closed on or about November 28, 2017, subject to the satisfaction of various customary closing conditions.

When issued, the Notes will be admitted to the official list of the UK Listing Authority; and available to trade on the London Stock Exchange’s regulated mar-

ket.

Nigeria may apply for the Notes to be eligible for trading and listed on the country’s FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The pricing was determined, following a roadshow led by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; the Honorable Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma; Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; the Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms. Patience Oniha and the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Mr. Ben Akabueze.

The Finance Minister disclosed that the government would utilise the proceeds of the Notes in funding the approved budgetary expenditures and refinancing the domestic debt, as may be applicable.

According to her, the Notes represent Nigeria’s fourth Eurobond issuance, following issuances in 2011, 2013 (two series) and earlier in 2017.

Adeosun said, “Nigeria is implementing an ambitious economic reform agenda designed to deliver long-term sustainable growth and reduce reliance on oil and gas revenues, while reducing waste and improving the efficiency of government expenditure.

According to her, “Our economy is beginning to recover, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has returned to growth in 2017, but we must maintain the momentum behind our investments in order to further drive growth. That is why we are, and will continue to focus investment on the enabling infrastructure we need to broaden economic productivity.

“Successfully extending out debt profile in the international market to 30 years is a key element of that strategy, as it establishes a basis for the longer term financing required for transformation infrastructure investment.

“As we have always stated, we are progressively replacing debt with revenue, which is reflected in the 2018 Budget proposal. We

are establishing the building blocks for inclusive growth; and beginning to see the results of the hard decisions that have been made to reset our economy appropriately.”

Commenting on the Notes’ pricing, the DMO Director-General, Patience Oniha said:”With the successful pricing of our 4th Eurobond, Nigeria has become one of the few African issuers whose securities have attracted strong investor-interest amongst institutional investors across the globe.

“This time Nigeria issued a new 10-year bond at a yield of 6.500% and a 30-year benchmark, priced at a yield of 7.625%, which, despite the longer tenure, remains cheaper than our 15-year issuance earlier this year.

“The 30-year is a landmark as the tenor represents the first by a subSaharan country other than South Africa; and importantly; establishes the basis for long-term infrastructure funding, which is a priority for this government.”

Dickson in a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Francis Agbo, described the passing of the elder statesman as a monumental loss to Nigeria and Africa in general.

He said the Octogenarian politician was also a quintessential family man and a world class architect, adding that posterity will remember him as one of the indigenous architects that designed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike also described the late former Vice President as an outstanding democrat, compassionate leader, true patriot and exemplary statesman, saying that the late politician would be missed by all lovers of democracy and development.

Extending his deepest condolences to the family and all Nigerians, Governor Wike noted that he was pained by the death of the former Vice President. He prayed God to grant the family of the former Vice President the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Describing the late former Vice President as a true statesman whose selfless and meritorious service to God, country and humanity was felt by all, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said Ekwueme was a distinguished architect, exemplary politician and a great community leader.

“For us in Sokoto, Dr. Ekwueme’s death comes with extra pain because he was Vice President to one of our distinguished sons, Turakin Sokoto, Alhaji Shehu Shagari.

“The deceased proved himself an able lieutenant who together with other members of their team, gave their best for the unity, progress and stability of the Nigerian federation in the Second Republic and beyond.

“His death has therefore closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s most respected voices who made his mark in both public and private sectors,” Tambuwal added.

Tambuwal further described Ekwueme as a truly passionate Nigerian whose invaluable contributions to issues of national interest will be forever appreciated.

While sending the commiserations of the people and government of Sokoto

State to his immediate family, Tambuwal prayed God to grant the people of Anambra State, South East and the entire federation the fortitude to bear the loss.

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while reacting to the news of Ekwueme’s passage, noted that the intellectual interventions of the former Vice President helped Nigeria in navigating critical junctures.

In the message made available to journalists by his Media Office on Monday in Lagos, Asiwaju Tinubu said: “I mourn the passing of Second Republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON, who died on Sunday in London at 85.

“Chief Ekwueme lived well. He also served his country well. He was a true patriot and statesman who made personal sacrifices for the unity and stability of Nigeria.

“His deep intellectual interventions often helped the country in navigating beyond critical junctures.

“Chief Ekwueme was a team player. As Vice President, he worked well with his principal, President Shehu Shagari. He was loyal to his boss and faithful to his country.

“As he contributed to Nigeria’s stability through his interventions, he also made laudable contributions to Nigeria’s political lexicon.

“It was Chief Ekwueme who at the 1994 and 95 Constitutional Conference in Abuja suggested the six geo-political zones as a more realistic structure to create a more equitable system. This has stuck till date.

The structure is also often cited in appointment-distribution and calculation.

“Dr. Ekwueme was a fine gentleman and a good family man. I mourn with his family. I mourn with the government and people of Anambra State. I mourn with Nigeria, for we have all lost a patriot,” Tinubu said.

In the reaction of former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia Central District, Theodore A. Orji, the demise of Ekwueme is a devastating blow on the South East reContinued on page 7

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Political realignment begins as Gov Ikpeazu negotiates with APC Continued from page 5 of Ochioha Ndigbo (Leader of Igbo people).

It is instructive to note that the President assured the people of South East that his administration would ensure timely execution of roads, power and other projects in the region.

Buhari also inaugurated the 14.5km Abakiliki-Afikpo federal road constructed by the Ebonyi State gov-

ernment and launched the 700-metre dual flyover over the Trans-Sahara route, running from Enugu to Cameroon, and the Sen. Offia Nwali flyover, all in the state capital.

Setting the tone for reconciliation, it was believed that President Buhari during his visit tried to mediate in the crisis rocking the APC in Ebonyi State.

The party chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun,

has been accused by some members of fueling the crisis by taking side with one of the factions. This was evident in his relationship with the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi, who alongside the former caretaker committee chairman of Ebonyi Local Government Area, Anselem Enigwe and over 100 others received him on his visit last Friday.

Odigie-Oyegun was ac-

cused of appointing the state deputy chairman, Mr. Nwachukwu as acting chairman of the party in the state in spite of the court injunction restraining the national chairman from tampering with the state congress which elected Mr. Nwobasi as the state chairman of the party.

The source informed that there is likely going to be a realignment meeting of the APC and the PDP gover-

nors in the zone with other leaders of thought under the pretense of regional development summit.

But reacting to the development, another source in Abia Government House, who would not want to be named because he has no authority to speak for the governor, denied that the governor was contemplating moving to the APC.

Buhari, Govs, Tinubu, others mourn Ekwueme Continued from page 6

Officials of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (right), attending to some pensioners, during the pension verification for Delta Steel Company and Federal Housing Authority Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme in Abuja… on Monday.

We’re investigating wife who stabbed ex-minister’s son to death -Police Andrew Orolua, Abuja.

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The Nigeria Police Force on Monday disclosed that it has begun investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, son of a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and one-time Minister of Defence Dr. Haliru Bello.

Bilyamin was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife, Maryam, in Abuja on Saturday night.

Maryam, who is the main suspect, is a daughter of former Aso Savings boss, Hajia Maimuna Aliyu, who was recently nominated into the board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and later dropped after allegation

of corrupt practices.

The FCT Police Command spokesman, Anjuguri Manzah said on Monday that the Police has commenced investigation into the matter.

He said, “The case has been transferred to the Homicide Section for discreet investigation.”

Maryam was said to be uncomfortable with the text messages her late husband had been receiving from some women which prompted her to attack her husband.

The media had reported that, “The couple were at home when the wife became berserk over some text messages, including one allegedly suspected to be from a female banker.

“After engaging in a shouting match, the wife was embroiled in fighting with her husband before

heading to the kitchen where she picked a knife to stab Bilyamin three times at his back and several other stabs on his private parts.

“Drenched with blood, Bilyamin fought hard by crawling out of the couple’s flat to ask for help from neighbours.

“Upon hearing his distress call, neighbours, who had heard the exchange of words and banging of doors at the flat, ferried Bilyamin to a hospital.

“Unfortunately, the husband died in the hospital.

The incident was reported to the police and Maryam was arrested by homicide detectives.”

The Daily Times gathered that Maryam was taken to her residence by homicide detectives for a search, fingerprints and forensic investigation and was saved

from being mobbed by angry siblings and relatives of the deceased husband.

Maryam, clinging to her seven-month old baby girl, looked remorseful and burst into tears after being led into the flat where she allegedly killed her husband.

She is being detained by the police while the deceased was buried on Sunday after the Janazarprayer at the Central Mosque in Abuja.

He wondered why anyone would even imagine that Governor Ikpeazu would contemplate such move at a time the PDP was returning to its winning ways.

The source said, “Ikpeazu is very involved in planning for the success of the PDP convention in December and anyone speculating that he is planning to join the APC is only day dreaming.”

gion and a loss of an icon and bridge builder whose love for his country far outweigh every other consideration.

While lamenting that the death of Ekwueme was the death of one of the founding fathers of democracy as well as the inner caucus of the birth of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Orji said Ekwueme was among the very few Nigerians that made democracy to be entrenched in the country.

“We have today lost one of the strongest voices of our democracy. He was there right from the beginning. He saw it all, gave his best, even when it was very clear he had been shortchanged, never engaged in any measure that will undermine the best interest of Nigeria.

“I am truly saddened by this news. When news first emerged that he was in hospital, I had prayed for his quick recovery and when I learnt he had been flown outside, I heaved a sigh of relief. Lo and behold he will no longer be among us again. It’s a very sad ending to Ndigbo and Nigeria.

“He was a very strong Igbo voice that could never be drowned. O, what a loss, what a blow, our Ekwueme

is gone. I send my heartfelt condolences on behalf of Abia Central Senatorial District to the government and people of Anambra State, the immediate family and my friend and brother, Igwe Laz Ekwueme, to take solace in the fact he lived a good life. We will all miss his charming countenance, his frankness, his willingness to help and his love for his country. Good night Ekwueme Ndigbo,” he said.

Also, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, Dr. Gani Adams, has described the death of Ekwueme as a great loss to the nation.

In a condolence message released by his Director of Media and Communications, Femi Adepoju, the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate said the wisdom of the late nationalist is needed at this time that the country is in dire need of political direction to continue to exist as a unified nation.

Adams said even though “we owe God the gratitude for giving the late Ekwueme long life, yet, it is unfortunate that he was called to the other side at this time that our nation is in dire need of political direction which the wisdom of the late Elder statesman could provide, to make her survive the challenge presently threatening her survival as a nation”.

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L-R: Director of Legal and Prosecution, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Mr. Abdulrahim Shaibu with Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during a press conference on the death of 26 Nigerian female migrants on the Mediterranean sea to Italy in Abuja… on Monday.

Myke Uzendu, Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja.

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ment has extended an additional grant of $45.5million to the Federal government to tackle security challenges in the North East and another $1.3m to address power challenges in the country.

This was disclosed on Monday by the US Deputy Secretary of States John Sullivan during the 2017 Nigeria - US Binational Commission (BNC), that held in Abuja.

The Deputy Secretary of State said that US is committed to strengthening its relation with Nigeria and intends to device new ways of improvement in security, economy and social development.

He maintained that the situation in the North East calls for grave concern, lamenting the level of devastation and car-

US donates $45.5m, $1.3m for security, power nage Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa have caused in the region but said US is disposed in assisting the affected victims.

He said, “Today, I am proud to announce that the United States through the USAID will contribute an additional $45.5 million to support stable recovery of those who have been affected by violence in the Northeast, to repairs their lives.

“We will continue to partner with Nigeria to help them in using the power of agriculture to jump start the economy and provide more opportunities” he said.

Sullivan stressed that education is very important in national development but that

security, infrastructure development and good governance must be considered along side education. He pledged that US will partner with Nigeria in providing security.

He maintained that Nigeria’s success does not depend on its military success but on goods governance, hence the need for a comprehensive solution. For him, social and political infrastructure must be in place to ensure development and there must be a comprehensive response to return the over 2million Nigerians who have been displaced in the Northeast.

“Nigeria’s success does not depend on its military effectiveness, it requires improvement on the economy and gover-

Fayose signs Anti Cultism Bill into law

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State Governor Mr. Ayodele Fayose has signed into law, the bill prohibiting secret cults, terrorism and prescribing death sentence for any one caught in the acts.

While appending his signature on the bill at the government house in Ado Ekiti, Fayose said the singing was a confirmation of the unwavering commitment of the state government towards combating terrorism across the tertiary institutions in the state.

“From now, any person who is a member of a secret cult, whether or not the person is in possession or in control of any

offensive weapon, but commit the offense, is liable to conviction to death.

“Any person who gives financial or material support or assistance to a secret cult or in any manner sponsor the activities of a secret cult, commits an offence under this law and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for life” he said.

The governor further explained that anybody who facilitates secret cult meetings or activities in places such as houses, night clubs, hotels and other residential areas would be committed to life imprisonment.

nance, comprehensive response is necessary.

“Security is necessary but it is not sufficient to enable prosperity. Inclusive economic growth and development is an essential component which Nigeria must pass through.

Experience has shown that predictable economic policies and a transparent justice system leads to a viable business system and investment.

“Nigerian government with civil rulers and wide area of community leaders, must come together to create a social, economic and political infrastructure to support lasting peace and development for decades to come” he said

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ÏÏÏThe He added that buildings where any cult related activities is held would be forfeited to the government while the owners of such structures would be sentenced to five years imprisonment without an option of fine. The Ekiti state helmsman who re-emphasized his administration’s zero tolerance for cultism and terrorism in the state said lives and property of the people would continue to be protected.

Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday called on the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to direct the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola to list all the historical centres and monuments in the state with a view to preserving and promoting them as cultural heritage and tourist centres.

This call was the resolutions of members of the House at Monday plenary after a thorough debate on a motion to preserve monuments in the State sponsored by some members led by the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade.

The motion which specifically identified, highlighted and analyzed the significance of Epetado in Lagos Island where Chief MKO Abiola the presumed winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election made the historic self declaration as the president of Nigeria as been worthy of preservation for historical purpose and for the benefits of generations to come.Other monuments and centres such as the first story building in the country, Carter Bridge as well as other similar sites according to the lawmakers, should be listed and preserved for future generations and economic values.

While expressing his agreement and support to the position earlier expressed by majority of his colleagues on the need for the motion to scale through, the Speaker, Rt.Hon. Mudashiru Obasa who presided over the plenary explained that the preservations of those historical centres would enhance the state interest in attracting tourisms into the state.

“I quite agree with the sponsors of the motion. There is need for us to identify and list all these centres and have access to them.

governorship candidate of Advance Congress Democrat (ACD) in the justconcluded Anambra State governorship election, Mrs Oby Okafor has commended the INEC and the security agencies on the peaceful conduct of the election in the state .

Mrs Okafor who made the commendation while briefing Journalists on the outcome of the election in Awka observed that no life was lost during the exercise upon series of threats against the poll.

Mrs Oby who is also the chairman of the party, said INEC lived up to the expectations of the people of the state in particular and Nigerians in general.

The governorship candidate who congratulated governor Willie Obiano on his victory at the poll, urged him to carry everybody along in the process of governance, especially the women.

Mrs Okafor called on all the people of the state to rally round governor Obiano to enable him to provide the required amenities to the people of the state as the victory belonged to them.

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L-R: Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; former Chief Press Secretary to Oyinlola, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju; his wife and Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, during a dinner in honour of Olagunju, who recently bagged PhD at the University of Ibadan at a function held in Osogbo, Osun State… on Sunday night.

A’Court orders INEC to conduct rerun poll in Anambra Central within 90 days Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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The Court of Appeal In Abuja on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to conduct a rerun election for Anambra Central Senatorial District within the next 90 days.

The appellate court also held that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose candidate, former Senator Uche Ekwunife, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could not be replaced by the PDP with a fresh candidate for the rerun.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and its candidate, Chief

Victor Umeh, had filed the appeal against the February 29, 2017, judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Anwuli Chikere ordered the inclusion of PDP and its candidate, Senator Uche Ekwunife in the scheduled Anambra Central Senatorial rerun poll.

The Daily Times recalls that the Anambra Central Senatorial seat at upper chamber of the National Assembly has been vacant following the nullification of Senator Ekwunife’s election.

But the Court of Appeal in Enugu had in July 2015 voided Ekwunife’s election for not being “the product of a valid primary and was therefore not duly and le-

gitimately nominated.”

Delivering judgement in the appeal on Monday, the three-member panel of the appellate court headed by Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA), Justice Tinuade Akomolafe Wilson, also dismissed PDP’s preliminary objections on the issue of the appellants’ locus standi and the court’s jurisdiction to entertain the suit.

Justice Akomolafe held that the appellants’s suit was not academic as there were live issues in the appeal.

In determining the main crux of the appeal, the appellate court held that: “The rationale therefore, is correct as submitted by the appellants that the

principle of guiding who can participate in a court ordered rerun election following the nullification of general election has been established in Labour Party Vs. INEC, and it remains the law.

“Where a court nullifies an election and orders a fresh election, a political party which participated in the annulled election at whose instance the election was nullified cannot field a new candidate to contest in the fresh election. This because the fresh election does not entail an entirely new process; rather it takes the place of the annulled election, because the period of nomination of candidates has lasped.”

One dead, scores injured, over boundary dispute in Kogi Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

ÏÏÏNo fewer than two persons were reportedly killed following the crisis over the ownership of parcel of land and fishing ponds between the people of Kabawa in Lokoja and the Onumaye community of Kotokarfe Local Government Area of Kogi State.

While one person, Baba Salihu was stabbed to death in his house, an unconfirmed report said another person yet to be identified was also killed.

Scores of residents at Kabawa were reportedly

injured and many houses were burnt by some irate youths of Kabawa community in Lokoja metropolis.

The trouble was said to have sparked when some youths from Kabawa in Lokoja went to farms on the Island and some people believed to be from Onumaye village numbering over 100, armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons attacked and abducted two of them.

When the news of the att. ack filtered into the kabawa village, the youth of the community went on rampage attacking anybody be-

lieved to be clase to the chief of Onumaye burning houses and in the process one Baba Salisu was stabbed to death right in his father’s house.

Speaking to journalists in his palace in lokoja, the Ward head of Zone E Mallam Abubakar Yahaya said the crisis over the land and the ponds started when one Yakubu Danjuma, was turband as the chief of Onumaye and built his palace in the Kabawa area and started to agitate for and claim the ownership of the land.

According to him, the people of Kabawa have lived

together in peace with their neighbours including the Egbira Koto stressed that the recent skirmishes was a surprise to him.

“We inherited the ponds and farmland from our forefathers over 150 year ago.

The fishing festival is celebrated annually with people from all walks of life coming to grace the occasion.

“But when Danjuma Was turbaned early this year, and when he was supposed to relocate to his village to rule his people, he stayed put in Lokoja claiming the ownership of this land with us.

Starting from today, lovers of the didactic TV Drama Series, Professor Johnbull, sponsored by telecoms firm, Globacom, will have another opportunity to augment their experience of life as broadcast of Season 5 of the series begins on NTA Network, NTA International on DSTV Channel 251 and NTA on StarTimes at 8.30 p.m.

In the first episode of the new season entitled Running to the City, Nollywood pearls, Osita Iheme, a.k.a.

Pawpaw, and Angela Okorie, join the star-studded cast of the sitcom led by the bombastic Professor Johnbull, acted by the doyen of Nollywood, Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK).

The stars are filling the lacuna created by the absence of Professor Johnbull’s son, Churchill (Jnr. Pope Odonwodo), who is currently in the United States of America to further his education and the former house maid, Caroline (Mercy Johnson-Okojie), who is unavoidably absent due to family exigencies.

Also in the new Season, Professor Johnbull’s daughter, Elizabeth (Queen Nwokoye), who had undergone a successful medical treatment abroad, stages a powerful comeback to the Series as she mentors the debutants, Nje (Angela Okorie),

a village Cameroonian girl, who grew up in the professor’s country home, and Jeroboam, a.k.a Boam (Osita Iheme), who is reputed to have tendered the scholar’s father’s herd back in the village.

Running to the City reveals the compassionate side of Professor Johnbull, who rescued Nje from her pariah status some years back when she was punished for improper pregnancy in the village.

The hospitality of the entire Professor Johnbull household is evident in the new episode as the new family members (Nje and Jeroboam) are welcomed with warmth and integrated into the family. Every attempt by the gateman, Abadnego (Martins Nebo), to prevent Nje and Jeroboam from gaining access to Professor Johnbull was rebuffed by the scholar who calls the duo “my people”.

One of the twists awaiting viewers in the new episode is the 360-degree turn made by the restauranteur, Olaniyi (Yomi Fash-Lanso), in professing love to Nje on the ground of complexion compatibility.

A repeat broadcast of Running to the City will be aired on Friday at 8.30. pm on the aforementioned channels.

Solanke counsel lawyers on ethics Bassey Willie, Uyo

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The first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) , Mrs Folake Solanke, has called on lawyers to exhibit a high level of ethical conduct in a bid to preserve judicial integrity.

Solanke made the call during her opening remark at the maiden dinner of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, (BOSAN) held in Lagos recently.

She specifically admonished “new wigs” (Junior lawyers) to ensure they observe the rules of professional conduct for legal practitioners, adding that it was the guiding light for every lawyer.

Solanke chided lawyers who showed insubordination to judges and seniors at the Bar, or who employ the use of derogatory remarks, adding that such disposition constituted a breach of legal ethics.

She said: “In 1981 when I became the first female Se-

nior Advocate of Nigeria, I was just one out of over 30 others; but today, I am no more lonely as there are now a good number of female senior advocates in the country.

“As Senior Advocates, it is important we have positive influence on the younger ones, so as to checkmate their conduct.

“The young lawyers who point fingers at judges or address them as “you” should be informed that the correct way of addressing a judge is “my Lord, me Lord, your Lordship or simply, The Court. “It is an abomination to be rude to a judge. The legal profession has no room for nonchalance and so, lawyers who like to say “yeah, yeh men, or yah, should understand that these are not legal languages but unprofessional slang.

“It s unethical to point fingers at judges, or exhibit conduct which tends to put the profession in the bad light; lawyers must seek to maintain judicial decorum,”

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Anambra guber: CNPP hails Obiano’s victory, commends INEC, security agencies Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Report The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has hailed the reelection of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state and gave a thumb up to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a job well done.

CNPP also commended the people of the state for conducting themselves peacefully and in an orderly manner despite the number of political parties that fielded candidates during the polls.

In a statement issued by the Secretary General of the Conference, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the umbrella body of all political parties and political associations in the country urged INEC to sustain the “level playing field it ensured in Anambra State up to 2019 and beyond.

“For us, the people have spoken and the voice of the people is loud and clear in Anambra State and we urge the candidates to continue to embrace themselves even now that the election is over.

“We rejoice with Governor Willie Obiano on his reelection for a second tenure. We urge him to use this opportunity to build lasting bridges and extend a warm hand of fellowship to his brothers and sisters who contested against him with a view to harmonising the huge human and material resources in the state maximally in his next four years in order to do more for Anambrarians.

“We commend the electoral umpire,

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INEC, for maintaining proven fairness and impartiality all through the now concluded electoral process in Anambra with the declaration of Chief Willie Obiano as the duly elected governor of the state,” the CNPP said.

Also commending all security agencies, including the Police, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Nigerian intelligence community and others for maintaining the peace, law and order as well as taking

a non-interference posture from the beginning of the process to the end, the CNPP advised them to “extend the same neutrality to the 2019 general election to deepen democracy in the country.”

“Given the process to this election, there is hope for all political parties in Nigeria ahead of the 2019 general election if the security agencies can maintain the level of maturity and professionalism in managing security issues in the build up to the polls,” the CNPP said.

PDP Chairmanship: ‘I won’t work against you’, Fayose tells Daniel Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has assured that he would not work against Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s bid for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), referring to him as one of the best in the party.

Governor Fayose made this declaration in Ekiti at the weekend while receiving Otunba Daniel’s campaign team in continuation of the team’s nationwide tour ahead of the PDP National Convention coming up on the 9th of December, 2017.

“You are one of our best in the PDP and having shown desire to lead the party, we would commit it into the hands of God because with him, all things are possible.

It also involves the decision of all the stakeholders and I want to assure you that I won’t work against you because it will not be in the best interest,” he said.

Continuing, Fayose stressed that Otunba Daniel’s age and political experience are much needed in today’s politics to be able to face the rigours of administering and coordinating the affairs of a party as big as the PDP. His words: “You have the energy, strength, agility and experience working for you in this contest.”

In response, Otunba Daniel congratulated Fayose on the great transformation he has brought into Ekiti State. “I drove through Ikere to Ado Ekiti on my way and I marveled at the level of transformation the state has witnessed. Not only that, you have continued to sustain the legacy of Education in Ekiti State evident of which was the great feat

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recorded in the just concluded WAEC/NECO Examination which was acclaimed all over the country and beyond.

“As you go through the brief few months of your tenure, Ekiti people would never forget you, in fact, they would have wished to keep you for more years if not for the constitution.

But, nonetheless, I am of the belief that your politics is not over because your best is yet to come. As one of the most heard voice of opposition in the country, you have always remained bold and courageous and stood your ground in any circumstance.”

Otunba Daniel then spoke of his rating among other aspirants as the most competent.

“We need a Chairman who will bring back PDP to power and to achieve this is no joke.

Removing an incumbent party is not a tea party and so, all hands must be on deck to formulate strategies to win the forthcoming National elections.

“I have been to the Northern, Eastern and Southern parts of the country, but deemed it fit to kick start the campaign in the South West from Ekiti State first as the homestead of the only sitting PDP governor in the South West. It is my belief that elections are won in all departments and so my campaign team is leaving no stone unturned to make sure that all are involved in the project,” he concluded.

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Activists, politicians commend Anambra people for successful poll Some human rights’ activists and politicians have commended the people of Anambra State for making its Nov. 18 governorship election successful despite threats by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB).

They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews that the large turnout of voters signified democracy and patriotism at work.

The Secretary General of Inter-Party Advisory Council, Mr Shola Omolola, told NAN that the people exhibited high level of intelligence toward the election.

“The turnout of voters in the election simply implies that the voters are wiser and smarter than they were before; they believe in democracy and want it to grow.

“They also know that IPOB cannot represent the government,’’ Omolola said.

Also, Mr Dennis Aghanya, the Secretary-General, Anti-Corruption and Research-Based Data Initiative, said the turnout was a testimony that the Igbos were well cultured.

“The large turnout of voters at the governorship election is a clear testimony that the Igbo people are very sophisticated and will not want to be dragged into the mud by the activities of IPOB. “Government should by this success, therefore, not generalise that the Igbos are not in support of the “Nigeria Project ’’ “Some of the Igbos may not be fans of the APC as a political party, but they are supportive of the giant programmes of Mr President.

“They know that these are efforts by the President to put the country back on the right path,’’ Aghanya said.

He congratulated the people of Anambra, who made the election a success, saying that he hoped the people’s choice would be respected.

The Deputy Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State, Chief Ola Apena, commended the massive turnout of voters in the Anambra election.

Apena said that it meant that majority of the South-Easterners were not on the same page with IPOB. He said: “Probably they are not in total support of the IPOB style of going about addressing the issue of maginalisation of the region,’’ Mr Ehiz Omohuale, the Lagos State Chairman, Civil Liberty Organisation, urged Nigerians to toe the path of voters in Anambra and replicate same in 2019 Elections.

“This feat (huge turnout) should be replicated by all Nigerians in 2019, so that we can massively vote in better people.

“It is also a big plus to the security in the South- East region as the indigenes are gradually ignoring the voice of dissension,’’ Omokhuale said.

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, said the turnout of voters meant that voters knew the importance of choosing their leaders.

“What it means is that people do not want to miss the opportunity to choose their leaders, and that should inform the tactics of agitators,’’ Okei-Odumakin said.

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I have a mission to bring true reconciliation to Lagos PDP – Carrena We have a big job to do in the PDP because if APC have been in power in Lagos State and they are not delivering, Nigerians always think of what they can eat, now our people are suffering and we have to be well positioned as a party to gain power and change things. I can assure you that as the chairman of the party in Lagos State the people would feel my impact.

Why are you in the chairmanship race of the PDP in Lagos State?

I decided to contest as the chairman of Lagos PDP because I realised that in Lagos which is my immediate constituency things are not moving well. So I cannot be operating at the national level when my house is on fire. My leaders in the state, Bode George and Mrs Aduke Maina have factions and I don’t have faction, so I use my position as the head of the publicity of the caretaker committee in the state to unite the two leaders.

But moving forward I realise that there is no cordial relationship between the supporters of the two leaders; people have come to me and said, unite the people and rescue the party. Some major stakeholders feel this is something I can do and 2019 is here, we want to reposition the party in Lagos State and put it in strong position.

If you say the APC is not delivering and have failed the people you must give them a strong alternative, otherwise a man who is down will be ready to go down because he is down already. But the PDP must be ready to be well positioned to take over power and give the people a choice.

I have attempted serving the people as a governor in 2007, I contested in that election alongside Babatunde Fashola, but it did not work and I think about it, if politicking is all about serving the people I may as well go and serve as the chairman of my party, because I am passionate about my people in Lagos State.

But PDP in Lagos has always been factionalised, what is the assurance that the crisis would not relapse?

Let me correct an impression at the beginning of this interview, I said the party was factionalised between two leaders, Bode George, who Salvador was representing and in his camp and Mrs Aduke Maina’s camp whose Segun Adewale was; but I said the two leaders have come together and are now united as one. When I am elected as the chairman of the party in the Lagos State, there would be no parallel executive and faction, there would not be any one saying I don’t agree with the result, there would be peace I can assure you, there would be harmony. I can assure you that Lagosian would benefit from my chairmanship because am passionate is about my state.

How confident are you considering there are several other aspirants?

There could be more than ten aspirants in the race, but I am confident I am going to win.

You have to have confidence and believe in yourself and in what you are going to do. There is no aspirant that can downplay me, when I had contested for the position of governor eleven years ago, why would I be scared of the position of a chairman? Experience is on my side and everybody knows what I can do, the party faithful know this.

What would be your priority if elected?

My immediate focus if elected would be on true reconciliation, that is what we need even in Nigeria and within the party. I would tour the state and meet with leaders even at the ward level and re-assure them that the period of crisis is over, the dark period is over, that we are back , I would try and unite everyone.

We have a big job to do in the PDP because if APC have been in power in Lagos State and they are not delivering, Nigerians always think of what they can eat, now our people are suffering and we have to be well positioned as a party to gain power and change things.

are the chairmanship aspirants not stepping down after all the effort? It takes a lot to step down, and it is not common here, but I think it is a cultural thing. If they step down it may affect their family and friends, I think it is more of a cultural thing. Personally, I believe all of them are qualified, I am not speaking for them, but when you look at a person like Bode George, Professor Adeniran, they have seen it all, I think it is more cultural.

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Otunba Femi Carrena, is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State and a chairmananship of the party in the state. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Carrena speaks about his chairmanship ambition, the state of the party in the state and the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

I can assure you that as the chairman of the party in Lagos State the people would feel my impact.

But PDP performed badly in the last LG polls?

One of the things the National Assembly is trying to do is give INEC the power to conduct local government elections so that all these malpractices will end. What do you expect when the state conducts election, they would win everything, they say ‘he who pays the piper dictates the tune’. If a transparent election is conducted in the state our party would win, and we won several positions in the last general election. The local government election is not an election that you can use to judge the performance of the PDP. But a lot of these people who won

positions under the PDP have decamped to the APC? It is not a minus to the party; it is a disloyalty by the people that decamped. Disloyalty because Nigerians voted for them on a platform and for a reason, I don’t know what they have given to them, but it is a slap on their constituencies, a slap on those who voted them into office.

A lot of people think there should be a consensus arrangement among the chairmanship aspirants from the South West, at the level of National chairmanship, to avoid problems after elections at in the congress, what do you think?

I agree consensus would reduce cost and stress and it gives you formidable power to face the opposition. I must agree that the South West is the most endowed region, why

How true is the rumour that the chairmanship slot was zoned to the South and not solely South West?

It is not a party, you must understand that PDP leads others follow, the kind of campaign we are seeing for this chairmanship position have not been seen before. The chairmanship was zoned to the South, the leaders of the party are expected to sit down and harmonise, which region in the South it would go. The South East have been there, the South South have been there as acting Chairman, it is only the South West that have not held that office of chairman, though Bode George only was there as deputy so they believe they should be given a chance. Nigerians wanted change and they got what they bargained for.

How do you assess the Buhari regime so far?

The people know he has disappointed them.

The euphoria that greeted his resumption of office is no more. They promised heaven on earth, the dollar would be one naira, we would give free food, have they implemented them now? Are they experienced? Nigerians have to realise that they have to ask questions, the change mantra was fake and Nigerians are poorer now, we have seen people dying everyday, poverty is increasing and nothing is working. Look at the dollar how much did we meet it?

What is your view of the anti graft war?

The first mistake they did was that they want to fight corruption when the people in their party are corrupt, what is the assurance it would succeed? When you know the problem of the country is corruption, but they have failed so far. What is happening is that when you decamp to the APC your corruption charges would be dropped, you are no more corrupt, that is what is happening and everybody is watching including the international community.

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Memories of FESTAC 77 rekindled in Lagos

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he Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) recently rolled out the drums to rekindle the spirit of the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC ’77), 40 years after it was hosted in Lagos, Nigeria, during the military regime of Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo.

The week long activities which commemorated FESTAC 77 at 40, started on November 6, ended on November 11, this year. It was attended by participants from 56 countries across the world and nine states in the country. As was expected, the celebration rekindled nostalgic feelings in the minds of those who witnessed the epochal event.

Also, during the event, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Head of State and the architect of FESTAC 77 was honoured with the award of Ruby King of FESTAC and Patron of African Culture. The award was in recognition of Chief Obasanjo’s contributions to the promotion and development of African culture and heritage, his role in the emancipation, unity and development of continental and Diaspora Africa and the fact that FESTAC ’77 was held during his administration as Head of State.

The 40th anniversary of FESTAC ’77 generally served as a platform for historical and cultural renaissance reminiscent of the decades-old grand event.

Specifically, the 40th anniversary of FESTAC ’77 provided avenues for the revival re-capture and update of the cultural artistry and ingenuity of Black and African peoples for the benefit of present and future generations and offered a platform to intensify campaigns for continued cultural exchange, understanding and unity among Blacks and African countries and communities.

The event also projected and captured 21st Century African creativity in the arts, literature and entertainment, and harnessed Africa’s potential for the benefit of all Black people. In addi-

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L-R: Former Chief Justices of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed; Justice Idris Kutigi; Justice Alfa Belgore; Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen and President Muhammadu Buhari, during the opening ceremony of the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in Abuja… on Monday.

L-R: Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole; Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Donor, Sir Kessington Adebutu; Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu; Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and representative of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Femi Majekodunmi, during the commissioning of Sir Kessington Adebutu Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre, to mark the Grand finale of the 60th Anniversary of University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State… on Monday.

L-R: Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuke Amaechi; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Mr. Dakuku Peterside, at the Cocktail for International Maritime Organisation in Abuja… on Sunday night.

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tion, it further extended the frontiers of the quest for the global appreciation of Black and African contributions to world civilisation and facilitated interregional cooperation, by boosting trade and networking among African states and the Diaspora Africans.

Among the activities at the one-week events were exhibitions, African food fair, traditional performances, wrestling match, international symposium/ colloquium, gala awards nite, and Miss and Mr. FESTAC ’77 pageant.

The establishment of CBAAC was in fulfilment of Nigeria’s pledge to hold in trust all materials displayed at FESTAC’77 for better preservation, and to consolidate on the gains of the momentous festival. The preservation and consolidation of the gains of the festival remains one of the most fundamental legacies of FESTAC ’77.

Over the years, CBAAC has been able to play its role through numerous activities such as exhibitions, public lectures, conferences, workshops, colloquium and seminars, among others, thus placing CBAAC at the vanguard of the promotion and propagation of Black and African cultures.

The vision of CBAAC is to be the foremost agency to encourage, initiate, facilitate and coordinate the retrieval and restoration of the natural and cultural heritage of the Black and African peoples for the purposes of protecting, preserving and projecting them for enhanced understanding and appreciation.

Going forward, having played these noble roles over the years, CBAAC must not relent in its mandates as custodian of Black and African arts and culture. At a time when many other races and peoples are losing their identities, CBAAC must continue to play its roles creditably well in the years ahead to show that Africans and other Blacks in the Diaspora have a veritable heritage that they should be proud of, flaunt to the benefit, emancipation, unity and development of all Blacks across the world.

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Turning Nigeria into a developed nation should be priority

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Nosa Eweka

am not impressed with the 2018 budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari even though it’s the largest in our history at 8.6t/$23.9b.

The 2018 budget lacks the capacity to grow our economy significantly. 5.5t/$15.3b, roughly 64% of our budget is going to salaries and debt servicing, this is insane.

Only 2.65T/$7.4B (31%) is going to capital projects. How can a country exiting a recession expect significant growth with this type of a budget?

A huge percentage of our annual budget should go towards economic development projects.

Turning Nigeria into a developed nation should be the priority. We need audacious, innovative and forward thinking individuals coordinating, managing and driving our economy.

Nigeria has to develop at a quicker pace to catch up with countries like South Africa, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Qatar, Norway, Israel, Portugal, Greece, UAE, Iran, Bahrain, Denmark, New Zealand and Macau. We do have more natural resources and a larger GDP than all the countries I mentioned. Our Government can not be conservative when it comes to spending on projects that will move us closer to becoming a developed nation.

I am not impressed with the Ministers at the helm of the Ministry of Budget and Planning and the Ministry of Finance. Our budget preparation, presentation and implementation is very poor.

When the 2017 budget was presented in December 2016, the Minister of Budget and Planning told Nigerians that his Ministry would start work immediately on

the 2018 budget. If the goal was really to get the 2018 budget passed by December, why did it take the Executive 11 months to prepare and present the 2018 budget to the National Assembly?

The National Assembly has prepared a bill that would require the Executive submit our budget to them by the 1st week of October at the latest. I commend this move but realistically the budget should be presented to the National Assembly in July before their 2 month summer recess.. This gives the National Assembly more than enough time to go through the budget and have it passed into law by the final week of December at the latest.

When it comes to budget implementation, we have an abysmal record. Poor budget implementation over the years has stunted our development and growth. Nigeria is littered with abandoned or uncompleted Government projects because of poor budget implementation and liquidity challenges. Poor budget implementation and our supposed liquidity problems can be solved easily if we have an Economic Team that is resourceful, audacious, innovative and hands on.

Nigeria has millions of hectares of arable land, we have almost every mineral you can think of in commercial quantities and a population in the tens of millions that are ready to work. The inability of our Economic Team to grow our revenues exponentially is mind boggling to me.

The Federal Government’s projected revenue for 2018 is pegged at 6.6T/$18.3B. For a country that claims to be the Giant of Africa, the 27th largest economy in the world and the largest economy in Africa by GDP, this is laughable. In 2016, Apple’s revenue was $215.6B,

that’s almost twelve times what the Federal Government is projected to earn in 2018. Apple is a technology company based in Cupertino, a town in California with a population of roughly 61,000.

With all our human capital, mineral resources and the millions of hectares of arable land we possess, the Federal Government won’t even generate enough money in 2018 to match what Nigerians in the diaspora remitted home in 2016, what a shame. We have about 15 million Nigerians in the diaspora, that’s about 8.3% of our current population.

Nigerians in the diaspora remitted 12.6T/$35B to Nigeria in 2016, about twice what the Federal Government is going to earn as revenue in 2018.

I repeat, we need audacious, innovative and forward thinking individuals coordinating, managing and driving our economy.

The National Assembly need to amend Section 38 of the CBN Act. This move will enable Nigeria turn into a developed nation in about 1020 years. Why do we keep borrowing from outsiders when the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is supposed to be a lender to the Federal Government?

Section 38(1) of the CBN act states that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may grant temporary advances to the Federal Government in respect to temporary deficiencies of budget revenues at such a rate of interest as the Bank may determine.

Section 38(2) states the total amount of such advances outstanding shall not at any time exceed 5% of the previous year’s revenue.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should be able to print Naira notes equal to our budget total and give it as an advance to the Federal Government as soon as the budget is signed into law at an interest rate

not exceeding 0.5%. Why should we go elsewhere to borrow when we own a bank that prints money?

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) printing trillions of Naira every year as a budget advance will also strengthen the position of the Naira () against top global currencies. Contrary to what we are being told by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), there is not enough money in circulation.

With section 38 of the CBN act amended, the Federal Government will be able to release funds in its entirety at the beginning of our financial year to every single Ministry, Agency and arm of Government as opposed to releasing funds in tranches. This process will guarantee 100% budget implementation before the end of our financial year. It will also enable the Federal Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Ministry of Finance, the Accountant General and the National Assembly to effectively hold Ministries, Agencies and every arm of Government to account on how our Money is spent.

We should also introduce a debt ceiling clause into section 38 of the CBN Act. A debt ceiling would be like a cap in regards to money that we can owe the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). A debt ceiling of let’s say 108T/$300B will be perfect. This will give us room to allocate more cash to capital projects in our annual budget for the next 5-10 years.

At a minimum, 70% of our budget should go towards capital expenditure. Let’s say our recurrent expenditure is 3.5T/$9.7B like it is for 2018, our capital expenditure should be 8T/$22.2B at the minimum.

Nosa Eweka is an Entrepreneur and a Member of the Benin Royal Family, he can be reached at nosaeweka@yahoo.com

President Buhari’s momentous visit to Ebonyi State (2)

W Edward Nnachi

hile in Ebonyi State, President Buhari was emphatic that Ndigbo is synonymous with Nigeria just as Nigeria is synonymous with Ndigbo. The president, who celebrated what he described as the ingenuity of the people of South-East and their talent for trade and commerce, said the Igbo ethnic group and Nigeria were inseparable.

“The people of the South-East are known for their ingenuity, industrial and commercial talent. There is no part of Nigeria where you will not find Igbo entrepreneurs, both men and women, contributing to the development of their adopted communities.

“So, I am asking you all not to buy into the senseless propaganda for secession. Igbo is Nigeria and Nigeria is Igbo. Both are inseparable.

“We must therefore continue to commit ourselves to the development of Nigeria, a Nigeria where we sustain our national unity without compromising on our cultural identities, a Nigeria where the aspirations of its people are guaranteed without prejudice to tribe or religion, a Nigeria where we can sleep at night knowing that tomorrow will be better than today.

“The task of nation building is a continuous one. It never stops. Our founding fathers, from all corners of this country, worked together to actualise the creation of one Nigeria. “After independence, the same founding fathers worked together to maintain this one Nigeria. Yes, they had differences and varied opinions at times. After all, they were only human.

“And yes, they had moments of weaknesses and doubt. But again, no one is perfect. However, one thing they all protected until the end of their lives was having one Nigeria for all Nigerians,” he said.

In his remarks, the Ebonyi State governor congratulated the president on the chieftaincy titles conferred on him and thanked him for his enormous assistance to the state, which he said had resulted in a revolution in the agriculture and solid minerals sectors.

In appreciation of the assistance, Umahi presented 2,000 bags of rice and 2,000 tubers of yams to the president, describing the presentation as the fruit of the state’s prayers that the president would enjoy the fruits of the seeds he planted.

“First is to congratulate our president for this highest honour bestowed on you today. It is an honour that is well deserved, Your Excellency, you have helped us quite a lot

especially in the area of the agriculture revolution and solid minerals.

And today, sir, you are with us.

“The prayer of everyone is that you plant to see it; you will be alive to tap from the seeds that you are planting. Today, you gave us a giant leap in agriculture and so we have here with us 2,000 bags of rice and 2,000 pieces of yam to give to our president.

“It is a prayer answered because you have sown in the land of Ebonyi and God has given you the strength and health to partake in that seed that you planted. We are grateful to give back to our father who has given so much to us,” Umahi said.

Also, at a reception for the president at the state’s stadium, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, thanked President Buhari for his visit to the region barely a few weeks after Igbo leaders had visited him in the State House, Abuja to draw his attention to infrastructure deficit in the South-east.

Chief Nwodo then painted the horrible state of infrastructure decay in the region and appealed to the president to address it. He said the decay included the rotten state of the Enugu airport, recalling how an Ethiopian Airline aircraft recently lost a tyre while landing as a result of the bad runway.

He also said livelihoods in the region were threatened by the infrastructure decay including the dilapidated state of the Onitsha-Enugu expressway, Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, stoppage of work on the Second Niger Bridge, unemployment, hunger and starvation, among others.

Responding, President Buhari gave an assurance that that his administration will deliver on its promises. “Our 2018 budget included many projects for the region in the area of power, agriculture and social services,” he said.

On the whole, there is no doubt that the president’s visit was a momentous one. It enabled him to see things for himself and also share his views on the unity of Nigeria as an indivisible entity with his audience in the South-east. But, more importantly, it was a major credit and a significant political victory for Governor Umahi, a PDP strong man in a PDP controlled state to host President Buhari.

In fact, the warm rapport between President Buhari and his host, Governor Umahi, during the visit gave political pundits an impression. …Concluded Nnachi can be reached via: nnachieddyugbor@gmail.com / 08028535702

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NMRC, ITF, train IDPs on vocational skills Moses Oyediran, Enugu

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The Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), in collaboration with the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), has commenced a two-month skills training for youths in New Kuchingoro Internally Displaced Peoples Camp (IDPs).

The camp is located in the Federal Capital Territory.

Dr. Chii Akporji, the Executive Director, Strategy, Partnerships and Business Development in NMRC at the opening in Abuja on Monday, said 45 youths had been selected to benefit from the first phase of the programme.

She said the beneficiaries of the first phase of the training would be trained on masonry, plumbing and electrical installation.

Akpori said the involvement of NMRC in skills acquisition for youths followed the company’s belief in the development of the entire value chain in the building sector.

According to her, the company’s interest cut across the entire value chain within the building sector.

She said the value chain included land/Plots acqui-

sitions, titles processing, construction and delivery, mortgage origination, administration and refinancing.

“The skills acquisition programme falls under the construction segment of the value chain and for us at NMRC, it is part of our contribution to address the 17 million housing deficit in Nigeria.

“One of the major constraints militating against the growth of the housing sector in Nigeria has been identified to be the lack of skilled artisans to deliver the houses.

“Apart from addressing skilled artisans’ deficit, the programme is also part of our corporate social responsibility targeted at empowering youths in the camp to be able to provide for their families,” she said.

She further said plans had been concluded by the company to create a platform for the beneficiaries to assist them in securing employment in construction companies at the end of the programme.

Alhaji Usman Sani, the Deputy Director, Abuja Area Office of ITF said 15 trainees were expected in each of the trade areas.

59,000 Nigerian children die yearly before 5 - UNICEF, MICS Augustine Okezie

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Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS), 2016-2017 has disclosed that about 59,000 children out of 5.9 million, under 5 years old die yearly.

Isiaka Olarewaju, MICS Nigeria Project director, who stated this at the dissemination of survey finding report launched in Abuja, said more and more people are deploying the use of data and this shows the importance of data gathering in Nigeria.

The event was jointly organised by United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) and MICS, Olarewaju said MICS conducted survey last in 2007 and sta-

tistics has important role to play in socio-economic development of a nation.

His words: “At least, 1 out of 10 children born alive in Nigeria die before their fifth birthday. Out of 100 children born alive, 7 die before their first birthday and 4 die within the first month of life. Generally, under 5 mortality is higher in the north than south with northwest having the highest (162 per 1,000 births), and lowest in the south south. Children living in rural areas, having mother with no formal education and living in poor household have higher probability of dying before reaching their 5th birthday.

“At least 4 out 10 under 5

children are short for their age (stunted), 3 out of 10 are short for their age (underweight) and 1 out of 10 are too thin for their height (weight)”.

On breastfeeding, more than half (54 percent) of Nigerian mothers predominantly breastfeed their children for first six months of life, about a quarter (24 percent) breastfeed their baby exclusively with breast milk only while only 1 in 5 mother in rural area and 3 out of 10 in urban areas breast feed exclusively in the first 6 months of life.

Also, about, 1 in 5 children 12-23 months are fully immunised by their first birthday with North West recording the lowest (8 per-

cent) immunisation coverage while in South West, it recorded the highest (48 percent). The BCG and measles vaccines recorded highest coverage 53 and 42 percent respectively) while Hep B recorded the lowest (30 percent).

The Survey further expressed satisfaction in the increase in access to the use of improved water and sanitation adding that about two third (64 percent) of household in Nigeria have access to improved water sources, a little more than one-third (36 percent) of household have access to improved sanitation while just 1 out of 4 households have access to improved water source and sanitation.

FG worried over secret burial of 26 Nigerian migrants Myke Uzendu, Abuja.

ÏÏÏ The Federal gov-

ernment has expressed great displeasure over the secret burial of 26 suspected Nigerians who lost their lives while trying to cross the Mediterranean sea.

In a world press conference, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa said that the Italian government had earlier proposed the 26th of November as the burial date but was worried that it went ahead and buried them nine days earlier.

According to DabiriErewa, there is no evidence that DNA or pathological tests were conducted on the victims to assertion their true identity, adding that available evidence showed that only three of the women have been identified as Nigerians.

The Senior Special Assistant disclosed that as

soon as Italian government announced 26th as the burial date, in Salemo, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking Persons (NAPTIP) started making arrangements to certain the true identities of the dead victims and also contact their families as some of them might like them buried at home only to confirm that the Italian government had buried them secretly.

Dabiri-Erewa who showed journalist an email from the Italian government confirming the burial date said, “Prior information from the Italian authorities to NAPTIP was that after thorough investigation on the actual cause of death, the girls would be buried on the 26th of November 2017.

“A critical question of concern is why the girls were buried 9 days earlier than scheduled. Those girls died seeking hope and their families must be devastated.

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Buhari to visit Plateau, holds town hall meeting with stakeholders

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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President Muhammadu Buhari will be visiting Plateau State for the first time in two years since he assumed office as President.

He is scheduled to be in Jos next week Saturday for the graduation ceremony at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru. He will on the same day hold a town hall meeting with Plateau State stakeholders.

Speaking to Journalists Monday, on the line up activities scheduled for the visit, Governor Simon

Lalong said the President will also use the opportunity to commission some projects executed by the All Progressive Congress (APC), administration in the State.

Lalong said the insecurity that has resurfaced in the state will also be addressed by the President during the stakeholders meeting.

“The resurgence of isolated killing in some communities is most unfortunate: the visit of the President will also look at ways in addressing the issue with a view to resolving the differences and to bring it to an end.

“At the State level we have put a lot of measures in place to check the circle of violence”, he said.

On the issue of those who are still expecting federal appointment from the presidency, Lalong said the Presidency is scrutinizing the list of appointments into federal boards to ensure that it corresponds with the desire of APC stakeholders across the country.

Speaking on the open grazing bill, the governor maintained that the executive bill for the implementation of the ranching policy of modern livestock production had been complet-

ed for transmission to the state legislative arm.

On his part, the Plateau State APC Chairman, Hon. Letep Dabang said the party has concluded the primary elections for councilors and local government Chairmanship position across the 17 LGAs. However, the APC chairman and other stakeholders such as Senator Joshua Darie, elder statesman, Yahaya Kwande, Chief Jethro Akun and Senator Davo Zang among others, promised to give total support to the state government during the President’s visit.

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6 out of every 10 children are victims of violence - Minister Tom Okpe, Oluchi Okorafor, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Minister of Women

Affairs and Social Development Senator Ashia Jummai Alhassan said studies have revealed that 6 out of 10 children are victims of violence in Nigeria.

The minister said this on Monday in Abuja during the 2017 Universal Day of the Child, held at Government Secondary School Kuje, Abuja, organized by the Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with the United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) with the theme “Stop Violence Against Children”.

Alhassan who was represented by The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Ifeoma N. Anagbogu said the choice of the theme is apt and timely considering Federal Government’s commitment to ending violence especially against children including child marriage. The theme, according to her, adds impetus to current efforts in creating awareness about the ills associated with violence against children in our country.

She said, “you may wonder why we have to come to the school environment to talk about ending violence against children, this is because studies have revealed that about 6 to 10 children suffer one violence or the other. It is also

revealed that violence happens in the homes, markets, child centers and school environment; in most cases it is perpetrated by adult that are expected to provide protection for the children.

“I urge you all to note that times are changing, and issues related to violence should not be considered as taboo, they should be discussed openly to forestall other people becoming victims.

Also, note that drug abuse does not just affect your health; it affects your studies, your character and subsequently your future. I urge you to refuse any form of drugs not prescribed for you by a caregiver and discourage your friends from doing so as well.

“I wish to call the stake holders at all level to network and establish a culture of rejecting all forms of violence against children and join us in maintaining an adequate child protection network in Nigeria by informing and motivating people on how to protect their children”.

Mr. Benson Linus, the Chief Social Welfare Officer and a staff of the school, while speaking on the right and responsibilities of the child said, “children should know their right to speak and fight for it” adding that, “child duties and usefulness are to himself, the family, community’s, Nation and worldwide; this right is for both boys and girls”.

Anambra guber poll: I’ll not drag Obiano to court, says Obaze Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

ÏÏÏThe governorship can-

didate of PDP in the last Saturday election, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, has said although the election fell short of accepted standard, he will not challenge the victory of Governor Willie Obiano at the Tribunal.

Obaze spoke on Monday when he addressed newsmen to clarify his earlier comment on the election which many misconstrued to mean that he would go to the tribunal.

Oseloka congratulated Obiano for his victory in the election and other contestants for promoting peace in the election. He said he was closing the chapter of the last election even as he saluted his political god father, Mr. Peter Obi, PDP Governors, his running mate, Mrs. Chidi Onyemelukwe and his family.

He however reiterated his conviction that the election was not free and fair, saying that of Anambra State has any candidate won in all the 21 Local Governments of the State. He argued that each of the candidates has his or

her area of strength, which was not reflected in this election, stating that over voting was responsible for APGA’s massive votes in an election that witnessed poor turnout Obaze said he has made his observations on what went wrong in the election to the INEC hoping that they would address them if they sincerely want to deepen electoral process. He said his supporters were not involved in the monetary inducement of voters recorded during the poll but conceded that the election was the most peaceful in recent time.

Obaze said as a bonafide citizen of the State, he was entitled to point out the pitfalls of the election, so that they can be corrected for the overall progress of the society.

Obaze however said he would not drag the State to an unending litigations, stating “ since they have announced Obiiano as the Governor, he should provide governance to the people of the State”..

But he said that if his party compels him to contest the election in the Court of Law, as a loyal party man he will abide by their decision.

L-R: Director, Business Development and Publishing, GFC Media Group, Mr. Harry Williams; Head, Debt Capital Markets, Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, Mr. Kobby Bentsi-Enchill; President, Banks Directors Association of Nigeria, Dr. Chris Oghechie and Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc., Dr. Demola Sogunle, at the 2017 Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Nigeria Briefing sponsored by Stanbic IBTC in Lagos, on Monday.

Kanu’s bail: Senator Abaribe urges court to compel COAS, Army to pay N100m Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏEmbattled

surety of Nnamdi Kanu, the proscribed Leader of the indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Chief of Army Staff and the Attorney General of the Federation to explain why they should not face contempt charges for resorting to extra-judicial self-help that led to the disappearance of Kanu.

He also prayed the court for an order compelling the Chief of Army Staff to offset all expenses he incurred in the cause of trial of the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Senator Abaribe representing Abia South Senatorial zone who stood surety for kanu is also demanding for an order directing the payment of N10 million damages for the psychological trauma he has gone through following the extra-judicial self-help actions of the Army Chief of Staff.

Abaribe who signed a bail bond of N100million to secure bail for Kanu, is perplexed that the defendant where about has remained unknown since September 17, 2017 when the military invaded Kanu father house .

On October 17, the trial judge, Justice Binta Nyako had ordered that Abaribe and the other sureties should appear on November 20, to show cause why a bench warrant of arrest should not be granted against them.

More so, the court held that Abaribe can only be excused if he produces Kanu or forfeits the N100m bail bond.

However, at a resumed sitting on Monday, Abaribe was in court but Justice Nyako did not sit.

The court registrar said she was attending the Judges Conference, and had to adjourn the trial to December 5.

But in the motion on notice filed by Chukwuma- Machukwu Ume (SAN) on behalf of Abaribe the applicant also prayed for “An order of the court compelling the Chief

of Army Staff, on failure to produce 1st defendant/2nd respondent, to pay to the court the sum in the bail bond earlier executed by the applicant on behalf of 1st defendant/2nd respondent.

“An order of the court compelling the Chief of Army Staff to produce 1st defendant/2nd respondent before the court and or to explain to the satisfaction of the court the circumstance surrounding his whereabouts.

“An order of court compelling the Chief of Army Staff to show cause why the Attorney General of the Federation should not be compelled to initiate contempt proceedings against him for his extrajudicial self-help conducts that have obviously frustrated the proceedings and course of administration of justice and which actions have brought the court to some ridicule and its power appears nugatory as well as placing the applicant in a fixed up position.”

Abaribe predicated his application on the grounds that

“Out of patriotic consideration of assisting the judicial process to defuse the overheating already generated in the polity and with full belief that 1st defendant was carrying on his activities within the limits and confines of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, applicant offered to stand surety for him and entered into recognizance and executed the bail bond on his behalf.

Abaribe is alleging the it is only the Nigeria Army who had last contact with Kanu that can either produce him or explain the circumstances surrounding his whereabouts.

To his surprise, Abaribe said the Nigeria Army subsequently declared IPOB a terrorist organisation and all its members wanted.

He added that all attempts and efforts thereafter made by him to contact Kanu by whatever means failed completely as there was no response and nobody except the Army could give any account of him.

PTAD begins verification of Delta Steel, FHA pensioners

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), on Monday began the verification of pensioners of Delta Steel Company and Federal Housing Authority (FHA) under its Defined Benefit Scheme in three centres across the country.

The exercise, according to PTAD is ongoing in Delta State, Lagos and Abuja and about 8,000 being expected to be verified, many years after they left service and almost lost hopes of enjoying their pension benefits.

The Executive Secretary of

PTAD, Sharon Ikeazor monitored the flag off. The process would involve documents review, biodata capturing and including them in the comprehensive database towards enrolment for monthly pension payment.

Executive Secretary of PTAD, Sharon Ikeazor in a statement by the Deputy Director of Communication, Mr Emma Okondo, said that the ongoing biometric verification of the Delta Steel Company and the Federal Housing Authority is aimed at providing accurate database and eliminate ghost pensioners who may want to benefit

from the payment of pension allowance.

Ikeazor explained that the biometric verification of pensioners who retired from the federal civil service, under the Defined Benefit Scheme, DBS, in the southwest zone, disclosed that PTAD had already removed no fewer than 15,200 fictitious names from the federal government payroll in 2016.

She further stated that the exercise is designed to provide fool proof data for all federal pensioners after verification processes that terminate at the quality assurance stage, assuring that the agency would

commence the payment of benefit to genuine pensioners three months after.

At its commencement in Abuja, one of those who came for verification was Mr Onofiok Ekong who retired as a General Manager of the steel company in 1995.

He said he did not believe the exercise would hold, but was impressed with the arrangements made by PTAD which showed the Directorate is ready to attend to them.

He is among the hundreds of excited pensioners who turned up for the four-day exercise in Abuja centre. In Delta state, it will last eight days and in Lagos, five days.

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FG, CGIAR launch new climate change insurance roadmap for farmers ÏÏÏThe Federal Government in

collaboration with the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), on Monday, launched an evidencebased insurance development roadmap to accommodate smallholder farmers in the country.

Dr. Bukar Hassan, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, launched the roadmap in Abuja.

Hassan said that the roadmap was apt because of the devastating impact of climate change on the agriculture sector.

Hassan, who was represented

by Mr. Sunday Edibo, the Director, Lands and Climate Change in the ministry, said that the move was to

promote food security and nutrition in the country.

According to him, the launch of the roadmap document will strengthen the role of the insurance industry in the country’s agricultural resilience policy via improved data management and sharing.

“To ensure food security, farmers should insure their crops and obtain some financial support in the event of the occurrence of any disaster,’’ he said.

Dr James Hansen, the Flagship Leader for the Climate Change Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), said that the roadmap document was to support the country in efforts to build a robust agriculture resilience that could cope with shocks and stress of cli-

mate change.

Hansen said that the roadmap would help the government and insurance sector to take steps that would guarantee the provision of more useful, better targeted and accessible insurance to more farmers.

According to him, this is something that will encourage stakeholders to invest in smallholder agriculture.

“This is to support Nigeria’s efforts to transform its agriculture from subsistence to business-oriented agriculture.

“One of the things that make this transformation difficult is the risk caused by climate change, while farmers may also find it difficult to adopt the technology if there is flood or drought.

“It is high time we stopped preaching improved seeds and fertilisers and look at insurance. If you give a farmer a loan and there are risks such as flood and drought in the business, he may not be able to repay the loan.

“The scheme is not just to provide compensation when there is a risk but it will also enable farmers to go into more profitable agriculture,’’ he said.

Dr. Debisi Araba, the Director, Africa Region of the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, said that the roadmap document would form part of the revised edition of the National Agricultural Resilience Framework (NARF).

He said that the NARF was Nigeria’s strategy aimed at building resilience in the agricultural sector.

L-R: Representative of the Minister of Health, Mr. Clement White; Head Dentistry Division, Dr. Boladale Alonge; former Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Gbemisola Oke and Guest Lecturer, Prof. Ajike Olusegun, during the 2017 National No Noma Day in Abuja… on Monday.

Ondo: Primary school teachers protest against LG autonomy Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏ‘Primary school teachers in

Ondo State have protested against the move to grant autonomy to the local government.

The teachers marched to the State House of Assembly on Monday to show their displeasure over the move.

They said if the local governments is granted autonomy, it would hindered the expected development in the education subsector of the economy.

The Daily Times reports that the protesting school teachers are from the eighteen local government areas of the state.

Addressing the legislators on behalf of the National President, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Michael Olukoya, the State Secretary of the Union, Mr. S. D Igbelo-

wowa recalled that between 1990 and 1994 when primary education came under the control of the local governments, the school system witnessed poor funding.

This, he noted, led to total neglect which prompted industrial crises because of the inability of the local councils to accord primary education the priority of place it deserved.

“Despite an increase in the allocation to the local government councils from the federation account by five percent, to enable the councils play their participatory role in assisting the state government to pay primary school teachers, they were denied salaries for several months.

“The local government councils also failed to contribute their mandatory 15 percent of the teachers’ employment to the pension fund meant for the payment of the

teachers’ pension and gratuities.

Olukoya noted that it was because of the situation that led to the establishment of the National Primary Education Commission (NPEC) which effected payment of teacher salaries through the Commission from deductions.

According to him, the development brought stability to the system, but could not succeed due to complaints about ‘zero allocation’ by the local government councils which led to stoppage of the deductions from the Federation Account.

He emphasised that the NUT was not totally against the local government autonomy, but said the Union is concerned about the likelihood of scrapping the state joint local government account which would mean taking primary education back to the dark pre-1994 era.

APC seeks arrest of Enugu commissioner

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe

Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, condemned the alleged attack on its governorship candidate in the 2015 election in Enugu State, Barr. Okey Ezea, calling on security agencies to arrest and investigate the state Commissioner for Transport, Vitus Okechi over his role in the attack.

The party alleged that Ezea was brutalised and kidnapped during the November 4 local government election held in Enugu by political thugs working for the Commissioner.

Addressing journalists after an expanded State Working Committee meeting of the party, the APC chairman, Barr. Ben Nwoye, said from the information made available to the party, the alleged attackers were not faceless but wellknown individuals in the state.

He said Ezea identified the Enugu State Commissioner for transport, Mr. Vitus Okechi and the Deputy Chairman-elect of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, Mr. Sunday Ajogwu as the masterminds of the attack.

The party alleged that the duo led over 50 armed thugs who swooped on Ezea at his country home in Igbo-Eze South Council area, after which they adbucted him to an unknown destination.

“We have called this press briefing to intimate the entire Nigerians of what happened to our 2015 governorship candidate during the November 4 local governorship election in Enugu State. We are raising this alarm because before we became members of either the APC or the PDP, we were first of all human beings.

2019: Isiala Ngwa North adopts Sen Orji for another term Sunday Nwakanma, Umuahia

ÏÏÏThe people of

Isiala Ngwa, at the weekend, adopted the Senator representing Abia Central in the National Assembly, Senator Theodore Ahamefule Orji, for another term come 2019.

The occasion was at Amapu Ntigha Primary School, during the 4th Otawike Annual Convention, during which the governor, National Assembly members, commissioners, House of Assembly members, and other stakeholders in the LGA were in attendance.

Speaking during the occasion, those who spoke including the Chairman of the occasion, Engr.

Enyinnaya Nwafor, the Chairman, Abia State Governing Board of Abia State University, Uturu, Chukwu Nwachukwu, the Guest Lecturer and state Commission-

er for Works, Rt. Hon. Eziuche Ubani, member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South at the House of Representatives, Hon. Darlington Nwokocha, and the Senator representing Abia South at the National Assembly, Enyi Abaribe said Sen. Orji was so adopted for handing over to the Ukwa/Ngwa people the governorship mantle in line with the Abia Charter of Equity.

The Senator was also honoured by the Otawike group.

Speaking, Sen. Orji said he decided to hand over power to the Ukwa/Ngwa people to ensure enduring peace in the governance of the state, pointing out that peace is crucial to the development of any society, while urging the distracters of state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu to join hands with the governor to move the state forward.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE :1. OKENEYE MUSLIU ADEBAYO - CHAIRMAN 2. EKISANYA ADEGBUYI OLUMUYIWA - SECRETARY 3. OREKOYA SAMUEL OLUGBENGA 4. OREKOYA ADEBOLA SUNDAY 5. DR. BELLA ANDREW FEMI 6. ENGR. OREKOYA LAWRENCE KAYODE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:TO PROMOTE UNITY, COOPERATION AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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FULLGLORY OUTREACH MINISTRY

Notice is hereby given that the above named organisation which is based in Lagos has applied for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 The Trustees are: 1. OPENIYI SAMUEL GBADEBO. 2. OPENIYI ALICE ADENIKE. 3. OLUWAJINDE OMOTAYO OLUWASEGUN. AIMS & OBJS: * 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. 2. TO ORGANISE MARRIAGE & FAMILY SEMINARS. 3. TO OPERATE COUNSELING & FAMILY OUTREACH CENTRES. 4. TO HELP THE YOUTHS AND THE NEEDY. 5.TO DO PHILANTHROPIC WORKS. Any objections to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission, PMB 198 Plot 565 Ndola square zone 5 Wuse Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. LAWAL ABIODUN S. (SECRETARY ) 2. MR OYEBADE ERIC OLU 3. MR OLUKOYA OLUFEMI ADENIYI 4. MR HASSAN JIMMY (CHAIRMAN) 5.MRS OGUNWALE OLUSADE OLOLADE 6.MRS OGINNI VICTORIA OMOBOLANLE 7.MRS OLUKOYA SIDIKAT OLUWATOYIN.

The general public is hereby inform that the above named association has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR J. O. OYEJIDE 2. MR ADEGBOYEGA EZEKIEL 3. MR CHRISTOPHER OWEIBOH 4. MRS OMOTOMIKE OWEIBOH 5.MR ADEWALE SEGUN ADENIYI 6.MR OGUNSOLA ADEBAYO 7. MR ADEBISI JOHNSON OLAOYE

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

AIMS: To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ to all Nation.

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

Any objection (S) 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: MR ADEGBOYEGA EZEKIEL (SECRETARY)

ABBA JOSHUA SUNDAY I formerly known called and addressed as ABBA SUNDAY,now wish to be known called and addressed as ABBA JOSHUA SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

FAMILY CHANGE OF SURNAME

MRS EBERENDU PAULINE IFESINACHI

I, formerly known as MISS EGBE PAULINE IFESINACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EBERENDU PAULINE IFESINACHI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

We, formerly known and addressed as 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

NWANJOKU IFEOMA GERTRUDE NWANJOKU UGOCHUKWU MAXWELL NWANJOKU EKENE LOVETH NWANJOKU JOVITA JULIET NWANJOKU NGOZI LOVINA NWANJOKU NNAMDI SAMUEL,

now wish to be known and addressed as 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

NWACHUKWU IFEOMA GERTRUDE NWACHUKWU UGOCHUKWU MAXWELL NWACHUKWU EKENE LOVETH NWACHUKWU JOVITA JULIET NWACHUKWU NGOZI LOVINA NWACHUKWU NNAMDI SAMUEL

All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

Signed: Trustees

SIGNED: DR LAWAL ABIODUN S. (SECRETARY)

- GENERAL OVERSEER - SECRETARY - TREASURER - AUDITOR - MEMBER - MEMBER - MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To promote the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to Christ based education and leadership training.

2. To cater for the aspiration of the vulnerable in the society.

3. To promote and enhance peace building and conflict management.

JAMES ADEMOLA WORLD OUTREACH 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. REV. JAMES OLANREWAJU ADEMOLA 2. PST. (MRS) MABEL ELISABETH ADEMOLA 3. SAMSON OLATUNDE AJALA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PACKAGED WATER AND BEVERAGES IN A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION. 2. TO MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES AND FOSTER UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.

I formerly known called and addressed as ODEMIOR LYDIA AYOBAMI, now wish to be knowcalled and addressed as OGUNTADE LYDIA. All former documents remain valid general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

LIGHT OF POWER APOSTOLIC MISSION 6 AKINWUNMI CLOSE ILUPEJU, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Signed: Chairman

TABLE WATER AND BEVERAGES PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORM THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO 1 OF 1990

ODEMIOR LYDIA AYOBAMI

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CORRECTION OF NAME This is to notify the general public that my name was wrongly written on the Voter’s card as Ekpo, Eric Archibong instead of Archibong, Eric David. That my correct name is Archibong, Eric David. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS NWACHUKWU NONYE JOSEPHINE

OGBODO CHINENYE FAVOUR

I, formerly known and addressed ANI CHINENYE, now wish to be known and addressed OGBODO CHINENYE FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OKONKWO JENNIFER NKIRUKA

MRS NNONYELU OGOCHUKWU JULIA

MRS OKAFOR PRECIOUS NGOZI

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

I, formerly known and addressed MISS MUOGHALU OGOCHUKWU JULIA, now wish to be known and addressed MRS NNONYELU OGOCHUKWU JULIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed MISS NWANKWO PRECIOUS NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKAFOR PRECIOUS NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed MISS OGUEJIOFOR NONYE JOSEPHINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWACHUKWU NONYE JOSEPHINE. But in my marriage certificate and BVN was wrongly written as “NWACHUKWU NONYE JOSEPHINA PHINA”. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWUEZE MBA PHILIP, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWUEZE PHILIP OKOYE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

MRS RICHARD-EZEA JULIET UGOCHI

MRS ONU NNEKA LILIAN I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OMEKE NNEKA LILIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONU NNEKA LILIAN. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

MRS AGABA EZINNE VENITA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZEA JULIET UGOCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS RICHARDEZEA JULIET UGOCHI. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABAH EZINNE VENITA., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGABA EZINNE VENITA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

EZE FAVOUR SARAH IFEOMA I, formerly known and addressed as EZE FAVOUR IFEOMA and EZE FAVOUR SARAH, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE FAVOUR SARAH IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

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

MRS OKENWA LINDA IFEYINWA

OKECHUKWU CHINONSO VICTOR

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONUOHA LINDA IFEYINWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKENWA LINDA IFEYINWA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWENE CHINONSO VICTOR, now wish to be known and addressed as OKECHUKWU CHINONSO VICTOR. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

This is to certify and confirm that NWEKE MOSES ONYEBUCHI, NWEKE MOSES .O. and NWEKE MOSES refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as NWEKE MOSES ONYEBUCHI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS ARIYIBI OLUWASEUN SERIFAT

AGHEMELO WINFREY OMONIGHO I, formerly known and addressed as AIRE WINIFRED OMONIGHO, now wish to be known and addressed as AGHEMELO WINFREY OMONIGHO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

OMORE CHRISTIANA UKHOKHAKHE

I , formerly known, called , and addressed as OMODHE, ANDREW CHRISTY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OMORE, CHRISTIANA UKHOKHAKHE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AINA OLUWASEGUN ADEDEJI

I Formerly known As Aina Olusegun now wish to be known And Addressed As Aina Oluwasegun Adedeji. All Former Documents Remain Valid. General Public Should Take Note.

ODUH NNEKA JESSICA

I formerly known as CHIDI NNEKA JUSTINA wish to be known and addressed as ODUH NNEKA JESSICA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ORISAKEYE DADA MOSES

I formerly known as AYINLA RAIMI wish to be known and addressed as ORISAKEYE DADA MOSES. All former documents remain valid, general public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECTED DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known as TESSY OGUNS wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ETTA THERESA ZAINAB and corrected date of birth is 27/03/1970.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

UGWUEZE PHILIP OKOYE

UDEH VICTOR

ALAYA CHRISTIANA YETUNDE

AKUMA NGOZI JULIET

I, formerly known and addressed NWUBA NGOZI JULIET, now wish to be known and addressed as AKUMA NGOZI JULIET. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MRS UGWU LARISSA CHISOMAGA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UKWUEZE LARISSA CHISOMAGA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWU LARISSA CHISOMAGA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

EGBO NKECHINYERE MARTHA I, formerly known and addressed as OGBONNAYA NKECHINYERE MARTHA, now wish to be known and addressed as EGBO NKECHINYERE MARTHA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS AKEE KEHINDE NURATU

Formerly Mrs ola-olamide oluwaseun serifat now Mrs Ariyibi oluwaseun serifat, former remain valid, Lawson int’l private school and public note

I FORMERLY ALAYA GRACE TITILAYO NOW ALAYA CHRISTIANA YETUNDE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID UNION BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE

I Formerly known As Mrs Akee Kehinde Bolanle now wish to be known And Addressed As Mrs Akee Kehinde Nuratu. All Former Documents Remain Valid. General Public Should Take Note.

MRS EKEGHE UCHECHI GREAT Formerly known and addressed as MISS IBE UCHECHI GREAT now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EKEGHE UCHECHI GREAT. all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

OPARA RUTH CHISIMCHERE Formerly known and addressed as MISS UWAOMA RUTH CHISIMCHERE now wish to be known and addressed as OPARA RUTH CHISIMCHERE. all former documents remain valid. general public should please take note.

QUADIR TAWA OLUWATOYIN I formerly known as TAWAKALITU OLUWATOYIN QUADRI wish to be known and addressed as QUADIR TAWA OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

EKWUEME VICTOR

OREOLUWA ILORI

NWOSU CHIMEZIE GODWIN

I formerly known as Nwosu Nwosu Chimezie wish to be known and addressed as Nwosu Chimezie Godwin.

All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as EKWUEME CHINAECHETAM wish to be known and addressed as EKWUEME VICTOR. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as RUTH OGUNYEMI wish to be known and addressed as OREOLUWA ILORI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

22 Public Notice OBIOKANI JOY ONYIYIECHI

IGWE CHINWENDU PROMISE

I formerly Known as OBI JOY ONYIYECHI now wish to be known and addressed as Obiokani Joy Onyiyiechi. All former documents remains valid. Banks and General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OTENYI CHINWENDU PROMISE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IGWE CHINWENDU PROMISE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ILUEKHABHOR FRANK EHIKIOYA

MRS OBALANLEGE AMINAT OMOTUNRAYO I formerly known and addressed as MISS IBRAHIM AMINAT OMOTUNRAYO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBALANLEGE AMINAT OMOTUNRAYO . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EBEWELE FRANK EHIKIOYA now wish to be known and addressed as ILUEKHABHOR FRANK EHIKIOYA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS OGUERI-UDUNNA JUSTINA NKECHINYERE

I formerly known and addressed as MRS UDUNNA JUSTINA NKECHI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGUERI-UDUNNA JUSTINA NKECHINYERE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS ONADEKO-PELUMI ATINUKE ADEWUNMI I formerly known and addressed as MISS PELUMI ATINUKE ADEWUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ONADEKOPELUMI ATINUKE ADEWUNMI and I also bear OMOWUNMI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES In some of my documents(Bank) my name appears as ADEAGBO-IYIOLA ABIMBOLA OLU While in some other ones it appears as IYIOLA-ADEAGBO ABIMBOLA OLUKOREDE and IYIOLA ABIMBOLA ADEAGBO. The names refer to the same person. My correct full name is ADEAGBO-IYIOLA ABIMBOLA OLUKOREDE. All documents bearing all the names remain valid.

General public to please take note.

JEREMIAH UJOH EJEMBI

I was formerly known, Addressed and called as JERRY UJOH UDOH now I wish to be known, Addressed and called as JEREMIAH UJOH EJEMBI . General public should take note.

ERUAGA JOSEPH OKHAI I formerly known and addressed as ERUAGA JOSEPH WUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as ERUAGA JOSEPH OKHAI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

FATOGUN OLUWAGBENGA ABAYOMI

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OLUWADAMILARE BABATUNDE ADEOTI I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWADAMILARE ADEMOLA ADEOTI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN .AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWADAMILARE BABATUNDE ADEOTI. THAT MY DATE OF BIRTH WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS 6/10/1993, INSTEAD OF 1/6/1991. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OKWARA SAINT KALU

NJOKU ANDREW

AKINOLA RASHIDAT

EKEZIE CHINEMERE ERNEST ADIKAIBE

I formerly known and addressed as RASHEEDAT TITILAYO AKINOLA now wish to be known and addressed as AKINOLA RASHIDAT . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHUKWU EZENWA JUNIOR

LEIGH ABOSEDE JANET

JOHN PETER DADDY

I formerly known and addressed as ALAKIJA JANET ABOSEDE now wish to be known and addressed as LEIGH ABOSEDE JANET . I was born on 14/04/1990. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOHN ALI MICHAEL now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN PETER DADDY . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ALLISON ADENIKE ARAMIDE

ALLISON SHARAFA OLASUNKANMI

OMIWOLE AMINAT ADESHOLA I formerly known and addressed as SHORUNKE AMINAT now wish to be known and addressed as OMIWOLE AMINAT ADESHOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

REARRANGEMENT OF NAMES

CORRECTION OF NAMES

I formerly known and addressed as OJOAWO ADENIKE ARAMIDE now wish to be known and addressed as ALLISON ADENIKE ARAMIDE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

In some of my documents (Bank Account) my name was wrongly written as ABIDOYE .A. OLUSEGUN instead of ABIDOYE ADEBAYO OLUSEGUN . My corect name is ABIDOYE ADEBAYO OLUSEGUN. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as NWOKORIE CHIZORO CHINONYEREM now wish to add EMMANUEL to my name Now I wish to be known and addressed as NWOKORIE CHIZORO CHINONYEREM EMMANUEL .

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NGBEDE REGINA EFE

IBRAHIM ABDULFATAI

IDIOGBE MERCY HAPPINESS

I was formerly known, addressed and called as EHIATAE MERCY HAPPINESS now i wish to be known, addressed and called as IDIOGBE MERCY HAPPINESS .

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I formerly known and addressed as RAPHAEL IDOGEN now wish to be known and addressed as MADUDU ERERE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NZE TOBI ANDREW now wish to be known and addressed as NJOKU ANDREW . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU EZENWA DAVID now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWU EZENWA JUNIOR . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

Formerly NGBEDE RICHES MARY now NGBEDE REGINA EFE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

Formerly ABDULRASAQ ABDULFATAI now IBRAHIM ABDULFATAI. Former documents remains valid.

General public should take note.

EKSON TEMIDAYO FOLORUNSHO

I formerly known and addressed as SUBERU TOLULOPE OLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLADUNNI TOLULOPE OLA .

All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ODUNUGA DARE SEYI

Formerly ODUNUGA OLUWADAMILARE OLUSEYI now ODUNUGA DARE SEYI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

MRS. AARON CHINWE EDNA

Formerly: Kolawole Victor Damilare. Now: Kolawole Victor Ayodeji . Date of birth February 5, 1997. general public should take note.

Formerly Olufunke Precious Peters now to be addressed as Olufunke Precious Idowu. My correct date of birth is 15th day of April 1985. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Shakirat Etiko Sanni.now wish to be known and addressed as Shakirat Adenike Etiko. All former document remain valid. Geeneral public should please take note.

That i was formerly known and addressed as BAMIDELE TOSIN, that i now wish to add JULIET to my former names that i now wish to be known and addressed as BAMIDELE TOSIN JULIET. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

JIMOH ISMAIL GBOLAHANMI

EBOM OVUNDA EMMANUEL

HAPPINESS NTIENSE ETUK

GREGORY JAMES

I formery known and addressed as ISMAIL JIMOH GBOLAHANMI , now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH ISMAIL GBOLAHANMI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EBOM OVUNDA, now wish to be known and addressed as EBOM OVUNDA EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NTIENSE EZEKIEL ETUK now wish to be known and addressed as HAPPINESS NTIENSE ETUK .All former documents remain valid. General public take note

MRS. NKECHINYERE PRECILLIA NWAJIBORO

MRS. MADU ANGELA CHINYERE

MRS. PRISCA AUGUSTINE NWOKOGU I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. ANYANWU PRISCA ONUWABUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. PRISCA AUGUSTINE NWOKOGU. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

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

PUBLICE NOTICE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: i. ii.

PST. NWADIKE GEORGE NNAMDI JOHNKENNEDY KALU

iii.

NZE OKEY OKEIGWE AKAJIUGO

iv.

BARR. NDIONYENMA NWANKWO

v. vi. vii.

NZE TONY UZOMBA CHIEF EKWUAJU J. EZENWA DR. CHIJIOKE STELLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

KALUOKIKE FAVOUR NDIDIAMAKA

I, formerly known and addressed as KALU OKIKE FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as KALUOKIKE FAVOUR NDIDIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I, ONUODU GOSPEL , wish to add, WEKWERI IWEDI , to my name which was formerly,ONUODU GOSPEL . I now wish to be known and addressed as,ONUODU GOSPEL WEKWERI IWEDI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

1.

Mainstreaming the propagation and sustenance of Igbo Language and Culture.

2.

To

pursue

the

establishment

of

Igbo

Research

Institutes

for

the

teaching of Igbo Language and update across Nigeria and affiliate diaspora institutes.

3.

To institutionalize the core values of Igbo Culture and traditions for the sustenance of Igbo identity.

Any

objection

to

this

registration

should

be

forwarded

to

the

Registrar

General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, 7 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Street, Maitama PMD 196 and Garki Abuja within 28days of this publication.

Signed: Chairman / Secretary

CONFIRMATION/ REARRANGEMENT OF NAMES

OLADUNNI TOLULOPE OLA

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. OFUOKWU CHINWE EDNA, now wish t be known and addressed as MRS. AARON CHINWE EDNA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

IGBOGADIGIDE FOUNDATION:

MRS AJAKAIYE FOLUKE BUSOLA ESTHER I formerly known and addressed as OGUNDEYI FOLUKE BUSOLA ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJAKAIYE FOLUKE BUSOLA ESTHER . All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ALLI SHARAFA OLASUNKANMI now wish to be known and addressed as ALLISON SHARAFA OLASUNKANMI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

SHAKIRAT ADENIKE ETIKO

I, formerly known and addressed as BONIFACE JAMES, now wish to be known and addressed as GREGORY JAMES. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADIKAIBE CHINEMERE ERNEST (BVN) and EKEZIE CHINEMERE ERNEST (ACCOUNT) now wish to be known and addressed as EKEZIE CHINEMERE ERNEST ADIKAIBE .

All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

In some of my documents (Account) my name appears as ABU .I. MONDAY While in some other ones (BVN) it appears as ABU MONDAY IKHUENMOSA.The names refer to the same person. Now I wish my name to be arrange as ABU MONDAY IKHUENMOSA. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLUFUNKE PRECIOUS IDOWU

KOLAWOLE VICTOR AYODEJI

MADUDU ERERE

ADEMOLA KEHINDE I formerly known and addressed as ADEMOLA RUTH now wish to be known and addressed as ADEMOLA KEHINDE . I was born on 17/09/1986. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OKWARA SAINT JAYDEN now wish to be known and addressed as OKWARA SAINT KALU . All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as FATOGUN GBENGA AYO now wish to be known and addressed as FATOGUN OLUWAGBENGA ABAYOMI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was wrongly arranged as OKOH AWELE CONSTANCE instead of OKOH CONSTANCE AWELE . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS AYOADE FOLUKE TITILOLA I formerly known and addressed as AKIN-TAIWO FOLUKE TITILOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AYOADE FOLUKE TITILOLA . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. NKECHINYERE PRECILLIA NWACHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NKECHINYERE PRECILLIA NWAJIBORO. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

Former AKINOSHO TEMIDAYO FOLORUNSO now EKSON TEMIDAYO FOLORUNSHO. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ARIJE ADIJAT

Formerly SOYEBO ADIJAT now ARIJE ADIJAT . Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

OYEDELE KEMI ELIZABETH

I formerly known and addressed as Olawale kemi Ponle. Now wish to be known and addressed as Oyedele Kemi Elizabeth. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHIADIKOBI OGBUDU

I, formerly known and addressed as CHIADIKOBI AMADI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIADIKOBI OGBUDU. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, November 21, 2017 AJAYI BANKOLE ADESOLA

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI KOLE MICHEAL now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI BANKOLE ADESOLA. All former documents remain valid. WEMA BANK and the general public take note.

ADAOBI IJEOMA IKE

Formerly known and addressed as ADAOBI IJEOMA ONYENAGOROM now wish to be known and addressed as ADAOBI IJEOMA IKE. All former documents remain valid.

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OGBU MERCY OKO

Formerly known and addressed as MERCY OKORO now wish to be known and addressed as OGBU MERCY OKO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note OKORIE GODWIN CHUKWUEMERIE

Formerly known and addressed as IBE FRANK CHINWEIZU now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE GODWIN CHUKWUEMERIE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note AKINDELE OLUWANIFEMI OLUWAKEMI

I formerly known and addressed as Oluwanifemi Oluwafemi now wish to be known called and addressed as AKINDELE OLUWANIFEMI OLUWAKEMI. All former documents remain valid.

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SARAH-ALISHA WURAOLA DAVID-AJALA I, formerly known and addressed as SARAH WURAOLA MICHEAL, now wish to be known and addressed as SARAH-ALISHA WURAOLA DAVID-AJALA. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

GBAYO OMOYEMI OLAOYE

CHANGE OF NAME/ AGE DECLARATION

Formerly known and addressed as SALLY MODUPE EJALONIBU, now wish to be known and addressed as SALIMOTU MODUPE SHOKUNBI. That I was born on 12th of March, 1987. All former documents remain valid.

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AGOCHI ONCHE EMMANUEL

Formerly known and addressed as AGOCHI BROWN EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as AGOCHI ONCHE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLALEKAN SULIAT OLAIDE

Formerly known and addressed as OLALEKAN SIDIKAT OLUWAYEMISI now wish to be known and addressed as OLALEKAN SULIAT OLAIDE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note NIMOTALAI OLUWASEUN ONOME SOGBESAN

Formerly known and addressed as LAWAL NIMOTALAI OLUWASEUN now wish to be known and addressed as NIMOTALAI OLUWASEUN ONOME SOGBESAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note CORRECTION OF NAME

ABDULRAHMAN ABDULHAFEEZ OYEKAN Formerly known and addressed as RAHMAN HAFEEZ OYEKAN now wish to be known and addressed as ABDULRAHMAN ABDULHAFEEZ OYEKAN. All former documents remain valid.

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OKORIE MARYAN ADANNAYA

Formerly known and addressed as OKORIE MARYAN now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE MARYAN ADANNAYA. All former documents remain valid.

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OSAGIE UGIAGBE-RICHARD

Formerly known and addressed as EMMANUEL JOHNSON UGIAGBE now wish to be known and addressed as OSAGIE UGIAGBE-RICHARD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note IMUSE TIMOTHY EROMEN

My name was wrongly written on some of my documents as UZONWANNE TRENUS CHISOM instead of UZONWANNE IRENUS CHISOM. That my correct name is UZONWANNE IRENUS CHISOM. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TIMOTHY AROMOSE IMUSE and CHIMA TIMOTHY IMUSA now wish to be known called and addressed as IMUSE TIMOTHY EROMEN. All former documents remain valid. That I was born on 15/08/1977.

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AKINTAN AKINSOLA OLUWASEGUN

CHINEMELUM EUCHARIA OLUCHUKWU

I, formerly known and addressed as SALISU ABEEB-AZEEZ ABAYOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINTAN AKINSOLA OLUWASEGUN. All former documents remain valid.

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ETOUFOK EMEM PAUL

I, formerly known and addressed as AYEDUN OMOYEMI OLAOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as GBAYO OMOYEMI OLAOYE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as PAUL EMEM, now wish to be known and addressed as ETOUFOK EMEM PAUL. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

FREGENE JOSEPH ORITSETSEUNDEDE

That I am IRITOBOR STEPHEN ITIVE And also, IRITOBOR STEPHEN. IRITOBOR SEPHEN ITIVE appeared in my Ecobank,my bvn is written as IRITOBOR STEPHEN,and my national I’D CARD is written as IRITOBOR STEPHEN ITIVE.That documents bearing IRITOBOR STEPHEN should be changed to IRITOBOR STEPHEN ITIVE,As this is same and one person. General public and authority concern take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as COLE JOSEPH ORITSETSEUNDEDE. Now wish to be known called and addressed as FREGENE JOSEPH ORITSETSEUNDEDE. Former documents remain valid general public take note.

STANLEY OLUCHUKWU PRECIOUS I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS UKAH OLUCHUKWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS STANLEY OLUCHUKWU PRECIOUS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. BANKS AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OLABISI ADEBISI MARY

Formerly known and addressed as ADEYEMI ADEBISI IFEOLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLABISI ADEBISI MARY. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. MOGBOTOLUWA BASHIRAT TITILAYO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS IBRAHIM BASHIRAT TITILAYO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. MOGBOTOLUWA BASHIRAT TITILAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWEKE EUCHARIA OLUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as CHINEMELUM EUCHARIA OLUCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

ALIYU-ABDUL MODINAT KOFOWOROLA

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AJOKU JOY ROSELINE

Formerly known and addressed as ASEHON JOY OROGODO, now wish to be known and addressed as AJOKU JOY ROSELINE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME

The family of OLAJIDEBALOGUN wishes to change their surname to OLAJIDE. Please, note in respect of OLAJIDE OLUWATIMILEHIN FOLAJIMI, OLAJIDE OLUWATAMILORE TEMITAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that IYABODE ADEMODI, BILIKIS AYINDE ABDUL RASAQ and BILIKIS AYINDE OGUNDEYI refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid.

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ABITOYE OLUWADAMILOLA SARAH

Formerly known and addressed as APELOKO OLUWADAMILOLA SARAH now wish to be known and addressed as ABITOYE OLUWADAMILOLA SARAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note UDEMBA _UDOGADI EMEKA ALPHONSUS

Formerly known and addressed as UDEMBA EMEKA ALPHONSUS now wish to be known and addressed as UDEMBA _UDOGADI EMEKA ALPHONSUS. All former documents remain valid.

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OCHE JOSEPH

I, formerly known and addressed as OCHE JOSEPH OMOCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as OCHE JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid.

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OBASI JOHN UDU

I, formerly known and addressed as ABDUL MODINAT KOFOWOROLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ALIYUABDUL MODINAT KOFOWOROLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IFEANYI AGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as OBASI JOHN UDU. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

MRS.JOY OSAROBO

HOPE OPURUICHE EMMANUEL

ROTIMI OLADOYIN OMOLOLA

EMMANUEL KIEHOKE CECILIA

Formerly known and addressed as OGUNROTIMI DOYIN OMOLOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ROTIMI OLADOYIN OMOLOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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

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CORRECTION OF NAME

TAIWO TEMITOPE AFOLABI Formerly known and addressed as TAIWO TEMITOPE OKESHOLA now wish to be known and addressed as TAIWO TEMITOPE AFOLABI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

My name was wrongly written as ADENIKE SHUQRAH LAWAL instead of LAWAL SHUKURAT ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid.

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BENJAMIN GOODNESS CHIGOZIE

ONYIA CHIOMA JENAVIN

Formerly known and addressed as NWOSU AUGUSTINE CHINEDUM, NWOSU EDWARD IFEANYI and NWOSU GOODNESS CHIGOZIE now wish to be known and addressed as BENJAMIN AUGUSTINE CHINEDUM, BENJAMIN EDWARD IFEANYI and BENJAMIN GOODNESS CHIGOZIE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as EZE CHIOMA JENAVIN now wish to be known and addressed as ONYIA CHIOMA JENAVIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SOTIKARE FUNMILAYO SENAMI

Formerly known and addressed as HODONU FUNMILAYO SENAMI now wish to be known and addressed as SOTIKARE FUNMILAYO SENAMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note JAIYESIMI ADEWUNMI OLOLADE BILIKI

Formerly known and addressed as YAYA ADEWUNMI BILIKI, now wish to be known and addressed as JAIYESIMI ADEWUNMI OLOLADE BILIKI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BALOGUN-ADESANYA AZEEZAT ADEFOLAKE

I formerly known and addressed as Adesanya Azeezat Adefolake now wish to be known called and addressed as Balogun-Adesanya Azeezat Adefolake. All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that the names AJAEGBU UCHECHI KENNETH and INNOCENT UCHECHI KENNETH refers to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as OPARANOZIE UCHECHI INNOCENT. All former documents remain valid. First bank and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as IHEKAJI OBINNA EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ANUGWOLU OBINNA EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

MRS. LAJUWOMI OPEOLUWA OLA

I formerly known as Miss.

Olokunboyo Opeoluwa Ola now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. Lajuwomi Opeoluwa Ola. All former documents remain valid. The general public to please take note.

AKHARAYI VICTORIA ONYINYE

I, formerly known and addressed as JIBUNOH VICTORIA ONYINYE now wish to be known and addressed as AKHARAYI VICTORIA ONYINYE all former documents remain valid public please take note.

ODUNARE ABIBAT ABOSEDE

NOFIU TOSIN SEGUN I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNSAMI TOSIN SEGUN, now wish to be known and addressed as NOFIU TOSIN SEGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

OZURUIGBO STANLEY ALAMEZIE This is to confirm that the names OZURUIGBO STANLEY ALAMEZIE and OZURIGBO STANLEY NLEMCHI refers to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as OZURUIGBO STANLEY ALAMEZIE and my correct date of birth is 21st September 1975 and not 21st September 1976. All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public should please take note.

PETER MARTHA THAMA

I formerly known and addressed as EZEKIEL CHRISTIAN WARRIBO now wish to be known called and addressed as EZEKIEL CHRISTIANA WARRIBO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADESIYAN ADEKUNLE MORAKINYO

I, formerly known and addressed as HOPE OPURUICHE IGBINEDION, Now wish to be known and addressed as HOPE OPURUICHE EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as JOHN MARTHA KWABIZIGWU,now wish to be known called and addressed as PETER MARTHA THAMA.All former documents remain valid general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EZEKIEL CHRISTIANA WARRIBO

I, formerly known and addressed as ODUNARE ABIBAT OMOLOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ODUNARE ABIBAT ABOSEDE. All former documents remain valid. General public and authorities concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADESIYAN ADEKUNLE MORUF, Now wish to be known and addressed as ADESIYAN ADEKUNLE MORAKINYO. All former documents remain valid.

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CHARITY UGOCHUKWU ISHMEAL

SUKURAT OMOTOYOSI AJAGBE

Formerly known and addressed as SUKURAT OLANIYAN, now wish to be known and addressed as SUKURAT OMOTOYOSI AJAGBE. all former documents remain valid.

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EWOIGBOKHAN NICHOLAS FEMI ANJOLA AIMIENDE: MY NAME WAS WRONGLY QUOTED AS EWOIGBOKHAN NICHOLAS FEMI AMIEDE ANJOLA INSTEAD OF EWOIGBOKHAN 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.

I formerly known called and addressed as MISS.IHO OKHOMINA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS.JOY OSAROBO. And that my correct date of birth is 14th February, 1982. And not 14th February, 1980.former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known called and addressed as EKPENYONG CHARITY THOMAS KOKOMA,now wish to be known called and addressed as CHARITY UGOCHUKWU ISHMEAL. All former documents remain valid general public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/BIRTH DATE

My name was wrongly written as SUNDAY SAMUEL PETER instead of NSEYEN ADAM SAMUEL. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 18 October 1990 instead of 18 October 1998. All former documents remain valid.

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ANUGWOLU OBINNA EMMANUEL

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify that SOLOMON NOAH ISAAC and JONAH KALU JONAH are one and same person, now wish to be known and address as SOLOMON NOAH ISAAC . All former documents remain valid, banks and general public take note.

OJEKHEBHOLO MARY

Reconciliation of name.

I formerly known as ODEKAEBHONO MARY. now wish to be known and addressed as OJEKHEBHOLO MARY . And that my correct date of birth is 14th August 1965. General public please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as MISS BRIDGET UGBONMA CHIBUNDU now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. BRIDGET UGBONMA EBERECHI EBOGU. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

Public Notice 24 LOSS OF DOCUMENT NIFEMI BROWN FOUNDATION

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YOUTH COOPERATING OUT OF POVERTY INITIATIVE

ONDO COASTAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

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.

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 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. OLUWANIFEMI SARAH AKERELE - CHAIRMAN 2.OLABISI VICTORIA FOLARIN - SECRETARY 3. DAMILOLA DAVID ADEYEMI 4. ABAYOMI OLADAPO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANIFOWOSE TOSIN ISAAC - CHAIRMAN 2. LATEEF AGBETUNDE - SECRETARY 3. IPINLAYE ISAAC SEGUN 4. ODESOLA OLUKAYODE 5. MUKAYAT YEMI ABIDOYE.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NANA SIMEON OLABODE 2. MONEHIN ANTHONY 3. AYERIN EMMANUEL AKINOLA 4. AJOBAJU JOHN 5. ENIKANOLAYE OMOSEKEJI JOHN.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENHANCE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT 2. TO REDUCE UNEMPLOYMENT

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. UNITY AND PROGRESS AMONG MEMBERS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. TO IMPLEMENT INITIATIVE RANGING FROM HUMANITARIAN SERVICES AND LECTURES ACTIVITIES. 2.TO REACH OUT TO THE IDPS, ORPHANAGES AND CHILDREN IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS HELPING WITH BOOKS DONATIONS, SCHOOLS RENOVATIONS AND OTHER RELIEF MATERIALS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THENREGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

ROYAL MINISTRY LOSSREDEMPTION OF DOCUMENT THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS FAVOUR NWAMENEOGOR JOHNSON 2. MR JOSEPH AZIZA 3. MR OGHENEOVO FREDRICK AGBROKO 4. MRS RUME AZIZA 5. SARAH MENTA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORSHIP GOD JOYFULLY AND REVERENTLY 2. TO PROVIDE BIBLICAL, CHRIST-CENTERED PREACHING THAT ENCOURAGES THE HEARERS TO SERVE AND HONOR GOD IN ALL OF LIFE. 3. TO INTEGRATE EACH MEMBER INTO THE FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE OF OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY 4. TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER IN OUR CHURCH FAMILY 5. PROVIDE EFFECTIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO EQUIP MEMBERS OF OUR CONGREGATION TO LIVE OUT THEIR FAITH AND TO BE ABLE TO ARTICULATE IT CLEARLY 6. TO HELP OTHERS TO UNDERSTAND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND EMBRACE JESUS CHRIST AS HE IS PRESENTED IN THE BIBLE 7. TO HELP THOSE OUTSIDE OUR CONGREGATION WHO ARE IN NEED AS GOD GIVES US ABILITY AND OPPORTUNITY 8. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG CHRISTIANS ESPECIALLY BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR DENOMINATION, AND OTHER CHURCHES OF LIKE FAITH 9. TO NETWORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR OBJECTIVES. 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: SECRETARY

MAGISTRATE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA IT NO:57285

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

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC PRAYER MINISTRY 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) VERY REV. FR. MADUKA JOSEPH UKWU- CHAIRMAN (2) VERY REV. DR. JOSEPHAT NWANKWO (3) ENGR BARR. PETER CHUKS DURU - SECRETARY (4) BARR. KINGSLEY CHIKAODI AHAMEFULE (5) EZE SIR CHARLES ONUOHA (KSJ) (6) BATHOLOMEW NWUGO (7) EMMANUEL IBE OKOLOJI (8) CHIEF JUDE DURUOMA (9) CHIEF CHRISTOPHER ANYAKIE (10) SIR DANIEL ONYEAGHALA (KSM) AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD AS TO BLESS, HEAL, DELIVER AND SAVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRIST INHERITANCE ASSEMBLY

THIS IS TO INFORM 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 1999.

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.

OLD TRUSTEES: 1. HIS WORSHIP NKIRUKA FRANKLIN-IGUH -REMOVED 2. H.W SAMUEL IDHIRAHI - RETAINED 3. H.W SAIDU SAFIYANU UMAR - RETAINED 4. H.W VICTORIA CHINYERE ISIGZO - RETAINED 5. H.W TANKO MUHAMMAD - RETAINED 6. HIS HONOUR HABU YERIMA SALEH -REMOVED

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. SAMUEL OLAJIDE THOMPSON 2. MRS. RACHEL YETUNDE THOMPSON 3. MR. EMMANUEL OLUWASEUN THOMPSON

THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HIS WORSHIP CHUKWUEMEKA UMEADI NWEKE 2. HIS HONOUR BENJAMIN HASSAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES 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

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

APPOINTMENT/CHANGE OF TRUSTEES THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS OLUWATOYIN SARAKI - RETAINED 2.DR ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI - RESIGNED 3.DR OLUWAROTIMI AUSTEN-PETERS - RETAINED THE NEW TRUSTEES IS: 1. OLUWATOSIN HALIMAT SARAKI - APPOINTED AMMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION PARAGRAPH 10.2 OF THE CONSTITUTION SHOULD BE ALTERED TO READ “SUCH TRUSTEES (HEREINAFTER REFERRED AS “THE TRUSTEES “) SHALL BE AT LEAST TWO (2) AND NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) IN NUMBER AND SHALL BE KNOWN AS INCORPORATED TRUSTEES OF KWARA WELLBEING TRUST. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES 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

KOGI FASHION AND DESIGN INITIATIVE

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH AND TO TEACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EYITAYO OGUNYEMI ESQ. 08060623454

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: SECRETARY

SUPERSELF FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PEACE EMEZUE - PRESIDENT 2. HAUWA CHIDI ABBAS 3. MASE DAPHNE ACHO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1.TO CREATE CANCER AWARENESS AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO FREE HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN LIVING WITH CANCER IN THE SOCIETY.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: MASE D. ACHO ESQ.

3030 YOUTHS PARTICIPATORY 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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ISIDORE HUMPHREY - SECRETARY 2. ADEKUNLE AKINLADE - CHAIRMAN 3. OLAKUNLE SOMADE 4..WASIU BADRU 5. HENRY OCHUBA 6. OLALEKEN SOYEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AMONG THE YOUTHS AND INDIGENT IN THE SOCIETY .

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Ogun state gets Senate approval for $350m foreign loan Rotimi Durojaiye

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Senate on November 9, 2017, approved the external borrowing plan for the sum of $350 million for the Ogun State development policy operation, from the World Bank.

The approval for the foreign loan followed the adoption of the recommendations of its Committee on Local and Foreign Debts chaired by Senator Shehu Sani.

The recommendation has it that Ogun State has a low and acceptable debt sustainability level and is therefore eligible to borrow.

It also noted that the state has shown a high degree of prudence in implementing her annual budget.

President Muhammadu Buhari, had in July 2017, written the Senate, seeking approval for credit facility of various sums for 10 states.

Ogun State started processing the loan in 2016, given the phenomenal infrastructural development in the state which made it an attractive bride to the World Bank.

The World Bank considers states that have demonstrated ability to perform and partners such states in development.

Ogun State, under the leadership of Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has gradually emerged as the industrial capital of Nige-

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ria. Its peaceful ambience, rich human and natural resources and location around major markets within and outside Nigeria make it the first choice for local and foreign investors.

It is not surprising that the report of the World Bank, Doing Business in Nigeria 2014, rates Ogun, out of 35 states and FCT, as one of the five states “that made the biggest strides towards the national frontier of good practices.”

The State has grown significantly in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, mining and services, a successful and sustainable development outcome would in turn make it an excellent model of the emergent, economically diversified Nigeria.

The state government has undertaken significant investment in transport infrastructure in recent years, particularly in roads in and between the main urban centres, as it has sought to plug this infrastructure deficit.

It is interesting to note that the World Bank facility is a long term, concessionary loan facility that comes along with technical support from the World Bank to help the state to fund its budget and achieve pre-agreed development outcomes. Part of the appeal for Ogun State is that the partnership gives it the opportunity to embrace best practice in its institution development in areas such as land management, vocational skills development, agricultural value chain development, data and statistics, procurement, budgeting, and planning.

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Trouble brews in S’West PDP leadership ahead of party convention

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the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has warned the party not to stop it from presenting the zone’s delegates to the Dec. 9 national convention.

The chairman of the faction, Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, gave the warning at a media briefing in Lagos on Monday.

He said the faction remained the authentic executive in the zone, based on a subsisting court judgement.

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tion ran foul of the law, as there had been no superior order to nullify the subsisting Abuja court judgement.

“We are the authentic South-West zonal executive of the PDP based on a subsisting court judgement, and we want the party to accord us the due recognition.

“Any other group parading themselves as exco from the zone is committing an illegality as there has been no better judgement to nullify the court judgement affirming us as the authentic executive.

“Moreso, the subsisting court order restrained

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Olafeso and his group from participating in the Dec. 9 national convention.

“We do not want to constitute any problem to the convention and that is why we are saying the party should operate in accordance with law and allow us to present delegates from the zone.

“In the event that we are excluded, just as we were at the non-elective convention in Port-Harcourt, we shall take the necessary legal action, and that will affect the party in the long run,” he said.

Ogundipe said the Supreme Court judgement affirming Sen. Ahmed Makarfi as Caretaker Chairman did not nullify the leadership of his faction in the zone.

He urged all stakeholders to abide by the rule of law in order not to jeopardise the progress of the

party.

Ogundipe cleared Chief Olabode George of the leadership impasse in the zone.

He said that George and other leaders in the zone had resolved to prevail on the national leadership of the party to address “the potential landmine” in the zone.

Ogundipe said his group would continue to do its best for the progress of the party in the zone.

He said an all-encompassing meeting of stakeholders in the zone, including national chairmanship aspirants, would soon hold, to decide a united position of the zone on the convention.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party has fixed Dec. 9 for convention to elect new national executive officers.

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

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Stakeholders seek constitution amendment to avert Jonathan’s scenario after 2015 presidential poll

Will the National Assembly amend the 1999 Constitution to forestall any candidate spending more than eight years as president or wait upon the Supreme Court to make pronouncement? PETER FOWOYO writes.

But for the former President, Goodluck Jonathan’s loss at the March 2015 general elections, the Supreme Court would have had to make pronouncement on whether he was qualified or not to contest the elections.

Jonathan was sworn in as President after the death of his principal, the late Umaru Musa Yar’adua on May 6, 2010. He became the substantive headof-state and as such completed the late Yar’Adua’s term of office which expired in May 2011.

In 2011, Jonathan sought the mandates of Nigerians at the polls under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform and won the elections.

Thereafter, he served four years term and in 2015, again, he contested elections.

However, few weeks to the elections, four Nigerians, namely: Prof. Tunde Samuel, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, Mr. Rasaq Adeosun and Yahaya Ezemoo, approached the court, asking for an order restraining Jonathan from contesting, putting himself forward and or accepting to contest for the office of President.

They asserted that should Jonathan be allowed to contest and he is sworn-in as President, he would be spending 10 years in office contrary to the spirit and intendment of the Constitution. Relying on sections 135 to146 of the Constitution (as amended), the plaintiffs averred that Jonathan cannot take the oath of office more than twice as President.

Under the constitution, no President can be in office beyond eight years of two terms.

However, lawyers who spoke in an exclusive interview with Daily Times yesterday disagreed on the eligibility or otherwise of Jonathan in the 2015 elections.

For instance, one of the lawyers who represented the plaintiffs, Mr. Yusuf Ali SAN, said that:”During Jonathan’s time, we went to court to say that Jonathan was not qualified to contest. That is still my position. Although the matter died naturally because Jonathan was defeated at the polls so, no judgment was passed. Our position in that case, was that the constitution does not envisage anybody spending more than eight years in any of the elective positions. That is, President, Vice President, Governor, Deputy Governor and that a proper interpretation of the constitution will lead one to the inescapable conclusion that no matter the device, you cannot spend more than eight years in the service.

If you recall, during the time of for-

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SARAKI, SENATE PRESIDENT mer governors of Kogi, Ibrahim Idris, Adamawa, Murtala Nyako and others, that their elections were nullified and the courts said that they should hold another elections, and after those elections they still won, their arguments then in court was that their new tenure would start afresh notwithstanding the time they’ve spent before conducting the elections and the court said no, it is part of the time they’ve spent.

The court held that no circumstances should warrant anyone to hold an elective office beyond eight years. We were trying to buy into that argument. Of course, I’m aware of a case, Cyriacus Njoku vs. President Jonathan, where the Court of Appeal said anybody who inherited his position like former president Jonathan did, the time spent out of that person’s tenure would not count.

There is also this judgment on Yobe State where the Supreme Court now also said the governor of Yobe State then was qualified to contest the second term even though he inherited part of the executive for two years or so when he was the Deputy Governor and the governor died and he was not disqualified by that.

It appears the Supreme Court has set its own position in that case. That is, whoever inherited part of the tenure of another person like Jonathan did, it means he would be right to contest on his own right twice so, that appears to be the position as at today and of course, I’m bound by the decision of the Supreme Court. I cannot have a contrary view.”

Ali, like other senior lawyers who spoke, agreed that there’s need for

DOGARA, SPEAKER HOUSE OF REPS amendment to the constitution.

“There’s the need for the lawmakers to look at the constitution again like they did during the cases of former governors Nyako, Idris and others.

Also corroborating Ali SAN is a professor of law, Paul Ananaba SAN, who opined that: “the constitution is very clear. It does not allows a president to spend more than eight years so, anything that will give a person more than eight years in office would be unconstitutional.

“If former president Jonathan had won, we would have had constitutional issues as to whether he could spend 10 years. He was sworn-in as a president, the constitution does not talk about ticket, the constitution talks about the date of taking the oath of office, the constitution envisages that he was a president, he was not Vice President again. He was not a President on a ticket of a person.

A President of this country is a President of this country so those arguments remain arguments but, the constitutional facts and law is that he has spent six years already and he cannot spend 10years whether on a private ticket, or on a public ticket, or on a borrowed ticket.

“There’s need to amend the constitution now because what happened during former President Jonathan wasn’t envisaged that the President would die mid way and the Vice President would take over as the President. Constitutions are evolutionary, constitution continues to evolve. A people’ constitution is a product of their experience and their legal development. It is expected that the National Assembly should have effected

an amendment to take care of such unplanned situation.”

But a former Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Benin, Professor Itsey Sagay SAN, disagreed with the duo of Ali SAN and Ananaba SAN. According to Sagay SAN, who was appointed by the President Muhammadu Buhari, led All Progressive Congress (APC) party as the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption (PACAC), the former President Jonathan: “would have been constitutionally elected if he had won because he has only contested elections twice. He contested elections once in 2011 and contested the second elections in 2015. He could have stayed on if he had won for another four years.

“That is the criterion for the purpose of contesting elective positions, not that of succeeding the principal who happens to die mid way, that is not relevant in the constitutional calculation of number of terms. Two of those six years Jonathan spent was actually concluding another person’s tenure. “You cannot rule without taking oath of office, otherwise, you owe nobody any obligations. Jonathan was just stepping in as a Vice President who is completing the tenure of his President, that cannot be counted in terms of the number of terms the person is serving. That is not his tenure, he is just completing another person’s tenure.”

It is however not clear whether the National Assembly will look at the lacuna in the constitution with a view to effecting the necessary amendment or allow the Supreme Court to make pronouncement on it.

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Buhari needs committed people to key into anti-corruption vision - Keyamo

Speculation is rife that the inclusion of lawyers in the committee set up by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to monitor looters’ trial may adversely affect its assignment because of vested interests. Do you share this view?

I cannot by my own little judgment and perception passed a verdict on the integrity of these gentlemen. This is because the comments that I have heard were from two angles. There are some people, non-lawyers and groups that have raised issues concerning the integrity of the lawyers in the committee. Others have also raised issues relating to the fact that some of these lawyers are counsel to some persons who are facing trial for alleged corrupt practices and as such it would be wrong for them to be monitors in their own cases. The thinking was that for them to be monitors of courts before which they have cases would confer some advantages on these lawyers. First and foremost, let me say that I have no capacity to pass any judgement on the integrity of any of these lawyers because I have no evidence on such. Secondly, I find some merit in the other complaints about a possible clash of interests on the part of some of these lawyers in the committee who are equally appearing in corruption cases. A lawyer who is appearing before a judge is now giving the mandate to now monitor and report the judge. It is not proper for this to happen because it will give the lawyer undue advantage over the other lawyer who is appearing for the other party before the same judge. Except, of course, if these lawyers in their own honour, having been given this assignment, they now decide to drop all of those cases wherein they are defending individuals facing corruption charges, then, the criticisms regarding the conflict of interests might be dampened. However, if they fail to do that, the arguments about conflict of interests will then have merit. Let me also add that all of these things we are saying are guesses. They are still in the realm of conjectures. This is because we are yet to see the full mandate of the committee. It has not been spelt in black and white. I have not seen it.

Maybe we are ascribing too much powers and roles to the committee and that is why we are talking about conflict of interests.

What can be done to address the unsatisfactory state of the nation’s justice system so as to help in the fight against corruption?

We got to a very bad state in the fight against corruption some years ago, a very bad state where cases are not just moving at all. At that point, many of us who are pros-

A senior lawyer, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN) , in this interview with PETER FOWOYO, speaks on the committee set up by the National Judicial Council (NJC) to monitor looters trial, the fight against corruption and other salient issues.

Keyamo (SAN) ecutors and who have an insight into how the system works made three demands. So far, two of those demands have been met. The last one has not been met. The first demand was that we called for the creation of special courts. The second demand was that we called for an amendment to all relevant laws in such a way that there will be no stay of proceedings in criminal trials. In other words, even when someone files an interlocutory appeal in a criminal matter, trial must go on without being impeded. The third demand that was made is that electronic recorders must be installed in all courts trying corruption cases. These three suggestions are the best and if implemented to the full, they will fully address the problems associated with the slow pace of the justice system in terms of corruption trial. Of course, these suggestions will not address the issue of judges’ integrity but at least the issues concerning the slow pace of the justice system will be fully addressed. Now, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has graciously addressed the issue of special courts.

Not because there is now a legislation creating special courts but it is a directive to all the heads of court to designate some courts within their jurisdictions as courts where

only corruption cases will be heard.

The second request has also been addressed by the promulgation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. This was an Act signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan but the full implementation fell on the lap of this present regime. In the Act, it is clearly stated that no interlocutory appeal will act as a stay of proceedings in criminal trials. Having done that, the cases have started moving. I can assure you that in the next few months or a year, you will see a lot of returns coming out with respect to corruption cases. However, there is still a problem which has to do with our judges’ still writing with long hands. It’s so tedious, cumbersome and in most cases prevents judges from making fair and just decisions in matters, because in most cases, they are distracted while writing. It will help a judge more if he or she does not write but only listen to the witnesses and observe their demeanour while the recorders are recording what they are saying. In this situation, a judge can take up to three or five witnesses in a day. So, if this third issue of electronic gadgets in our courts can be addressed, we would have fully and finally addressed the issue of delay in our administration of criminal justice system.

But, the president still needs committed people who can key into his vision.

That, of course, is what the president is lacking in his government. Whether PDP or APC members in this government, many of them have not keyed into the vision of the president. We still have stealing going on in government.

Do you see this administration of Muhammadu Buhari as being reactive than proactive in the fight against corruption?

My view of this regime’s fight against corruption is that it’s like a journey to a destination. We have left where we were in 2015 when this government took over. There are obviously some movements forward, though we have not reached our destination. Let me tell you where we are in 2015. From an insider’s knowledge, where we were before 2015 was that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was almost paralyzed by political interference. The gentlemen and lady before Magu who headed the EFCC were anxious, willing and passionate about the fight against corruption. But, they were totally hampered by political interference. Almost everyday there will be a call from the villa asking that action be stayed on investigations. So, the commission was almost paralyzed by political interference. What has changed since 2015 and all the great efforts of Ibrahim Magu is due to the fact that the gentlemen at the helm of affairs of this country, President Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, are the last human beings on earth to direct any agency to stop investigation on any corrupt act. They have allowed the commission to work. They have equally allowed Ibrahim Magu to function. This shows that one most crucial factor that will make the fight against corruption effective is the desire and commitment of the president of the country. Of course, the will of the president is enough to trickle down the ladder in the society so as to make everyone to sit up. But, the president still need committed people who can key into his vision. That, of course, is what the president is lacking in his government. Whether PDP or APC members in this government, many of them have not key into the vision of the president. We still have stealing going on in government. I cannot sit down here and tell you that this government is clean and that there is no corruption happening in this government.

Corruption is still going on in this government. This is because we have people who did not buy into the president’s vision. The difference between the immediate past and the present administration could be seen in how government reacts to cases of corruption. If you change government in this country about 500 times, you will still find corruption going on 500 times. So, anyone who is campaigning to say he is going to eradicate corruption is a big liar. With all the revelations coming out now, it shows that we had a government before that was

totally reckless, clueless, lacking passion in corruption fight and in which the number one citizen was perceived to be extremely corrupt.

However, the difference we are seeing now is that there is an apparent government’s determination to recover stolen money. The only thing that was recovered during Jonathan’s era has to do with Abacha’s loot. But, no government in the history of this country has been so determined, focused and aggressive when it comes to recovering looted funds like the present administration. At least, we have heard of humongous figures that were looted from the treasury. Besides, no government has been so determined to trace where looted funds were kept, to the extent of coming up with whistle-blower policy. By this policy, the entire citizens of the country have been included in the corruption fight. There has been no policy like this in the past.

What is your thought on the handling of Abdul-Rasheed Maina’s saga by the presidency?

On the Maina’s saga, the difference between yesterday and now is that officials of government played some hanky-panky to return somebody who has been declared wanted to office. Yes, he was not convicted. But, it was bad enough and morally reprehensible that the man was returned to office. Even though he was not convicted, he was declared wanted. The moment the news came out, it was not up to 24 hours that the president reacted decisively and swiftly by directing Maina’s disengagement and he eventually fled. He has now being declared wanted. Both PDP and APC also condemned the action.

This is an indication that there is now a sense of shame regarding corruption even within government caucus. This is what we want to see. Let us not forget where we are coming from. We are coming from dark past. We now also saw an opposition today that a convicted ex-governor was recently included in a convention planning committee.

Do you agree with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo that the integrity and credibility of the legal profession is waning?

I agree entirely with the VicePresident on his assertion and that is why there are concerted efforts now to do some introspection. Committee has been set up by organs within the law sector to do what is called self-regulation. If we don’t self regulate, we are going to implode. So, I can assure you that the issue is being addressed. There is already a bill to reform the legal profession and we are all making inputs into it. The body of Senior Advocates is critically looking at that bill. At our last meeting, we were given assignment to collate views and come back for us to finally make our recommendations regarding the bill. So, I can assure you that we all saw the anxiety in the Vice-President and we have all decided that we must self regulate.

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CONCLUDED It was the contention of Learned Senior Counsel for the Appellant at the lower court that the address No. 1 Chief Agbanu DDPA Extension Warri Delta State does not exist, it was therefore a fictitious address. I am totally unable to reconcile this weighty contention made by Counsel with the facts borne by the records before us, particularly the documents named “Exhibit EFCC 001” annexed to the 1st Respondents Ex parte Application for substituted service of the Charge and Summons. The said “Exhibit EFCC 001” at pages 25-29 of the records of appeal comprised of documents filed by the Appellant at the Corporate Affairs Commission for the Incorporation of a Company named “Mieka Dive Limited”. On the face of Form CAC 3 and Form CAC 7, the notice of situation/change of registered address and particulars of directors respectively, the Appellant was named and signed as a Director of the Company and filled in his residential address as “1, CHIEF AGBANU DDPA EXTENTION WARRI, DELTA STATE.” It does not therefore lie in the mouth of the Appellant to at this stage contend that the same address he had filled in the Incorporation Documents are fictitious and non-existent. It is to say the least dishonest of the Appellant, in an apparent attempt designed and calculated to evade service, arrest and trial, to contend that he was not served with court processes in an address he had supplied to a Statutory Authority in respect of the company in which he is a director, this appears to be an after-thought and a design carefully crafted to hood wink the Court and ridicule our criminal justice system, such mockery of the system must be resisted with all force. In law, a person will not be allowed to plead or contend the opposite of a fact which he formerly asserted by words or conduct. See: Section 169 of the Evidence Act, 2011; KOIKI & ORS Vs. MAGNUSSON (1999) 8 NWLR (Pt. 615) 492, EHIDIMHEN Vs. MUSA & ANOR (2000) 8 NWLR (Pt. 669) 640, OLALEKAN Vs. WEMA BANK PLC (2006) 13 NWLR (Pt. 998) 617. The Appellant herein will not be allowed to approbate and reprobate, blow hot and cold at the same time. He cannot be allowed to mislead both the Corporate Affairs Commission and all other persons or authorities who rely on and believe in the contents of the incorporation documents signed by the Appellant, particularly as to his residential address, and then turn around in desperate attempt to evade service disown his residential address which he willingly gave to himself and endorsed in his forms, and proceed to state that the address does not exist. This reminds me of the episode in things fall Apart by Professor Chinua Achebe (of blessed memory), where an Osu is condemned and sent to the evil forest. The attempt by the Appellant amounts to declaring his known residential address which he willingly and voluntarily gave unto himself as an “Osu” out-cast. I think it is too late in the day for the Appellant to embark of unprofitable antiques that serve no useful purpose. Every person or authority is subject to rule of law, the Governor and the governed are subject to rule of law, Rule of law is built on the premise that nobody is above the law In the instant case, the lower court granted the application for substituted service of the Charge and Summons on the Appellant known Address, which is, NO. 1, CHIEF AGBANU DDPA EXTENTION WARRI, DELTA STATE and there was an affidavit of service on record showing that service was in fact effected. The Appellant’s contention that he was not served is misconceived.

As the 1st Respondent’s counsel rightly submitted, the purpose of service of the Criminal Charge and Summons is to put the Appellant on notice of the charge against him. The purpose of a Charge and its service is to bring to the notice of the Accused person of the case against him and grant him the

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opportunity to prepare adequately for his defense.

See OLATUNBOSUN Vs. THE STATE (2013) LPELR – 20939 (SC), AHMED Vs. FRN (2009) LPELR – 8895 (CA), ETIM & ANOR Vs.. OBOT & ORS (2009) LPELR – 4128 (CA). In the instant case, there is ample evidence on record showing the fact that the Appellant had notice of the charge against him. The learned trial judge was therefore right when he held as follows at page 135 of the record of appeal and I quote: “… A man who has refused to honor the lawful invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for the purpose of investigation, who is now aware that a Charge is filed in court and briefed Learned Counsel, that letters of the law had not been followed, I am afraid the whole argument is misconceived. The whole essence of service whether by personal service or substituted service means is to let the person be aware that there is a case pending in court against him.

In the instant charge before me not only is the 1st Defendant aware of the charge he briefed Learned counsel one M/S Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa & Co who through Tosin Adfioye Esq. wrote to this court on Wednesday January , 20/1/16 to the effect that “We have been briefed by the 1st defendant in the above mention suit and hereby on his behalf apply for all the record of proceedings, court process and orders issued in the above mentioned suit before this honourable court. Necessary fees shall be paid on demand. With highest regards yours sincerely Tosin Adesoye Esq….”

I am of the view that the above conclusion of the learned judge is unassailable. The evidence on record shows clearly that he was aware of the charge and summons issued against him but deliberately refused to answer and instead embarked of crafting all forms of devices calculated to evade service of process and constitute complete mockery of our criminal Justice system. I have no slightest hesitation in coming to the conclusion that the Appellant had knowledge of the Charge and Summons which had already been served on him, and it was on this basis, that he instructed Messrs. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa & Co., who applied to lower court to search the records of the court. The briefing and subsequent application of Messrs. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa on behalf of the Appellant is a manifest confirmation that the Appellant had knowledge of the Charge against him.

Contrary to the erroneous contention of Learned Senior Counsel for the Appellant, I am of the view, that having regard to the above analysis the Appellant was duly served with the Criminal Charge and Summons, albeit by substituted service, in compliance with the provisions of section 124 of the Ad-

ministration of Criminal Justice Act 2015. The implication therefore, is that the warrant of arrest issued by the lower court against the Appellant was not only validly issued, it was also validly issued in manifest compliance with the provisions of Section 131 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 which provides as follows and I quote: “Where a court is satisfied that the suspect has been served with a summons and the suspect does not appear at the time and place appointed in and by the summons and his personal attendance has not been dispensed with under section 135 of this Act, the court may issue a warrant for his arrest and production before the court.”

Having regard to the foregoing therefore, I have no hesitation in coming to the conclusion that the learned trial judge was right when he refused to set aside the warrant issued for the arrest of the Appellant in the instant case.

With respect to the submission of Learned Senior Counsel for the Appellant that the 1st Respondent’s Ex-parte Application filed on 12th January, 2016 is incompetent and that the order in respect of the Application ought to have been set aside, I must say with all due respect that I am unable to accept the conclusion which the Learned Senior Counsel has urged on us to reach. Rule 10(1) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, 2007 relied upon by the Appellant’s senior counsel, is as rightly submitted by the 1st Respondent’s counsel, made to regulate the practice of law in the country so as to eliminate meddlesome infiltrators, quacks, impostors, con-men, tricksters and swindlers from menacing the legal profession.

Non-compliance with the said Rule by failing to affix the stamp and seal of the Legal Practitioner signing a process is not only a mere irregularity which can be regularized; it cannot also in my modest view invalidate the process. See: MEGA PROGRESSIVE PEOPLES PARTY Vs. INEC (Supra); TODAY’S CARS LTD Vs. LASACO ASS. PLC & ANOR (Supra). It is certainly not the contention of counsel that Rotimi Oyedepo, Esq.., who signed the Ex parte Motion at page 20 to 21 of the Record of Appeal is not a legal practitioner whose name is on the roll of call pursuant to section 2(1) and 24 of the Legal Practitioners Act; rather the contention only relates to the purported non-compliance with a directory Rules regulating the professional conduct of Lawyers. It is the failure of a legal practitioner to sign legal process that will lead to invalidity of the said process on the basis of the decision in OKAFOR Vs. NWEKE (2007) 10 NWLR (Pt. 1043) 521 SC, SLB CONSORTIUM LTD Vs. NNPC (2011) LPELR – 3074 (SC), FBN PLC Vs. MAIWADA & ORS (2013) 5 NWLR (Pt. 1348) 444.

My considered view therefore is that the failure to affix the relevant stamp and seal by Rotimi Oyedepo Esq., does not invalidate the Ex parte motion and the Order of the lower court on the Application. The application is therefore valid and proper. See SARKIN YAKI Vs. BAGUDU (Supra); MPPP Vs. INEC (Supra).

In fact, in the instant case, it is clear that a stamp and seal belonging to the other legal practitioner on the face of the Application, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Esq. was affixed on the said process. The submissions of Counsel on this point is therefore misconceived and is accordingly discountenanced by me.

Having regard to all the foregoing therefore, I hold that this appeal is completely devoid of merit and is hereby dismissed in its entirety. The Ruling of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, delivered by Buba J, on the 8th day of February 2016, dismissing Appellant’s application dated 27th January 2016 is hereby affirmed by me.

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Hold FG responsible if there’s shortage of food - Ogbeh Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

ÏÏÏMinister of Agriculture

and Rural Development Chief Audu Ogbe has advised Nigerians to hold government responsible in the event of failure of food supply.

The Minister who was represented by Professor.G. B. Ayoola, at the Kogi Agricultural Summit 2017, on Monday, stated that Nigerians have the right to adequate food.

Ogbe said that states should be concerned with formulation of agricultural policy to ensure its implementation for the benefit of the people.

The Minister said food security should be viewed from the perspective of a right of

the people as such government must meet the needs of its people.

He explained that until governments see food as human right no serious impact will be made towards achieving the desired food security despite colossal amount of money spent every year by the various tiers of governments.

Food security is a responsibility of governments and for them to succede they should formulate policies that will be acceptable and beneficial to the people”, Ogbe said.

He therefore commended Kogi State government for keying into the federal government agricultural policy and its commitment to establish cash crops for the local

industries and export.

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has praised the federal government giant stride in encouraging massive local production of rice which had facilitated the current sharp drop in the importation of the product to Nigeria.

The governor gave the commendation while declaring open, Kogi Agricultural Summit, 2017 with the “Theme Agriculture: Investment opportunities and the launch of Fair Agric Project (FAP) held in Lokoja the state capital on Monday.

Bello who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr (Mrs) Ayoade Folashade Arike disclosed that his administration

had keyed into the federal government laudable initiative to diversify the nation’s economy via agriculture describing the development as a right step in the right direction worthy of emulation.

The governor who vowed to leave resounding legacies in agricultural sector in the state, reiterated his assurance to continue to provide enabling environment for agriculture to thrive in the state.

He said that his administration had allowed youth and women participation in agriculture to reduce the alarming unemployment situation in the state adding that government had also encouraged the exportation of agric products that are in abundant across the state such as cas-

sava and rice.

In his welcome address, the state commissioner of Agriculture, Kehinde Oloruntoba lauded the state government gesture to declare a state of emergency on Agriculture by embarking on mechanised system of agriculture to ensure food security and boost massive local production of agric products.

The commissioner enumerated some major achievements of Governor Bello’s administration since assumption of office in the agricultural sector to include; procurement of Tractors and other farming equipment worth billions of naira as well as establishment of one thousand fish ponds and one thousand boreholes to

enhance agricultural activities across the state.

The Facilitator of the programme and Managing Director of the Kogi Agricultural Development Project (ADP), Paul Okatahi, in his remark, challenged Youths in the state to complement government’s efforts to Carter for their wellbeing by embracing agriculture and be proud to be a farmer as “There are no longer White Collar Jobs to absorb them in the labour market”.

Okatahi also called on the traditional rulers in the state not to relent in playing their complementary role of mobilizing and sensitising their subjects to embark on agric describing “The Sector as the only alternative for citizens to earn a living with ease”

US to contribute $45.5m to rehabilitation efforts in N’East security efforts in the ÏÏÏThe United States ing northeast and approving Government says it will contribute an additional 45.5 million dollars to rehabilitate efforts in the Northeast. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Mr John Sullivan said this at the Nigeria-U.S. Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting in Abuja on Monday.

Sullivan said the support would help those who had been affected by violence in the northeast to rebuild their lives.

“We are encouraged by Nigeria’s recent steps to establish a Northeast Development Commission which could enable many of those displaced by conflicts restart their lives.

“I am proud to announce that the United States, through our colleagues at USAID, will contribute an additional 45.5 million dollars to support stabilisation and early recovery efforts to help those who have been affected by violence in the northeast to rebuild their lives.’’

He, however, urged the government to sustain a comprehensive approach to restoring peace, security and development in the northeast.

Sullivan called for enhanced cooperation between government, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and community leaders to “create a doable, socio-economic and political infrastructure to support lasting peace and development”.

“That must include transparent and credible investigation of human rights violations and mechanisms to hold those found guilty accountable for their actions.

“This is essential to deepening the people’s trust of government, strengthen-

the United States ability to partner with Nigeria.”

He further called on government to enhance its efforts by ensuring an allinclusive economic growth and reiterated his government’s commitment to Nigeria’s economic success.

According to him, the U.S. will inaugurate a commercial and investment dialogue to enhance economic ties between both countries.

Sullivan said that the U.S. Government, through its Power Africa initiative, would also help support the Federal Government’s efforts at improving electricity access to citizens in the country.

“Another key aspect of our shared prosperity is having the energy resources that are needed to fuel growth.

“I am pleased to announce today a 1.3 milliondollar project to address the shortage of gas available for gas fire power plants under the Power Africa initiative through the Department of State’s Power Sector programme.”

He advised the Federal Government to build on the successes recorded in the 2015 general elections ahead of the 2019 elections and also added that the U.S. would further its technical assistance and support.

“Free, fair and peaceful 2019 elections at both the federal and state levels are fundamental to our continued partnership.”

Sullivan said that the U.S. would continue to work “closely with the government of Nigeria on repatriating stolen assets to the people of Nigeria” to support the fight against corruption.

A cross-section of participants during the 2017 All Nigeria Judges’ Conference in Abuja… on Monday.

FRSC, VIOs clash over inspection of vehicles particulars in Cross River Edem Bassey, Calabar

ÏÏÏFederal Road Service

Corps (FRSC) and Vehicle Inspection of Officers (VIOs) clashed over inspection of vehicles’ particularly in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The incident occurred on Monday at the U. J. Esuene stadium in Calabar at 11 am.

Our Correspondent who was passing by observed that the two uniform organisations standing at the right side of the road leading to eleven-eleven roundabout struggled with each other on who to stop vehicle first and check the particulars.

Members of the public who passed-by expressed surprise to witnessed the two uniform organisations struggling to inspect vehicles and particulars. The occupants of the vehicles most of them commercial vehicles condemned the action of the two uniformed groups.

“We are surprise to see

two government agencies, one federal and the other state, involved in this show of shame, struggling on who to check vehicle particulars first. This was an act of embarrassment. What is in this place that two big organizations like these two could come here to inspect vehicles?

Chief Okon Ekpeyong Etim who stood by the side washing the fierce arguments by the two organizations said, “It is sad that we witness this unbecoming of the federal and state government officials. What is all this,” he exclaimed.

The argument, stopping of vehicles, checking of particulars and other undisclosed event taken place, it was gathered resulted in along hold up as vehicles that came in from IBB, Mutalla Mohammed highway and others found it difficult to pass.

By the time this newspaper left the scene, the gridlock has extended to a long stretched. The Sector Com-

mander, Chidi Ebere Benjamin Nkwonta had during a courtesy visit on him by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council said that nobody was the owner of the road in the country.

“We are sensitive organizations, we are not into dragging any jurisdiction with anybody, we want to concentrate on public safety which is our primary concern, so if it is expedience for us to negotiate with whatever agency is in town, we say fine, you cover here we cover there but that does not mean that we are ceding our power but for expedience, we can get into that understanding, so people should understand that.

“Nobody own the road, these are all agencies of government created by law which has statutory responsibility, this function is not mutually exclusive, it is cooperative in a way, jurisdiction is kind of stratifies but we cooperate, Police is primary on the road to check

crimes, VIOs as the name suggest is vehicle inspection officer and Road Safety is there to prevent traffic clash, all are working toward public safety but the job are stratifies.

“The job is not exclusive but since the job is similar, FRSC, DOPT, 100 Marian, VIOs, we are all checking motorists, it is possible that the job can be collapsed. Road Safety has drafted a model law on what state motor vehicle administration law should be like; we have it available to state to domesticate it,” he stated.

At the time of filling this report, it was not clear what actually was the cause of the struggle but it was however, gathered that, the two agencies arrived the area the time same and started flagging vehicles down for inspection. None refused to give way to the other hence the two commences show of strength while motorists suffered long delay.

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Stories by Frank Jumbo with Agency reports n old enemy that has tormented every South African national team stands between the women’s Under-20 team and a place in the Under-20 World Cup in France next year.

But Basetsana coach Maude Khumalo is confident the stranglehold Nigeria has over South African teams will not hold them

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Basetsana Coach confident of victory over Falconets back in their quest to become only the country’s second women’s side to take part in the World Cup, after the Under-17 generation of 2010 competed in the global showpiece in Trinidad and Tobago.

Basetsana will go into the final round confident after they made light work of Burundi at Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday, thumping them 5-0 to reverse the 2-0 loss they suffered

in Bujumbura earlier this month. Before that they had humbled Namibia 9-0 on aggregate. The “mighty” Nigeria now lie in wait in the last round of the qualifiers.

The winner over two legs in January will book a place in the World Cup that will run from August 5-24 in France. “What I will tell you is that when you go out of the country, you don’t know what to expect,”

Khumalo said. “But we have been to Nigeria with some of the girls who are here. Our thinking is that if we want to be the best, we have to beat the best.

“This thing of Nigeria this and Nigeria that needs to go away. We need to have a proper game plan. I think that we will make it and we will go to France.

There are a lot of factors that contrib-

ute to us fearing Nigeria, especially when it comes to the junior national teams.

“There are always rumours that Nigeria uses over-age players. So what we have told the girls is that regardless of what we face against Nigeria, we must showcase our talent, fight as a unit and be prepared to die on the field for the country. That’s the mentality that we need to have.”

Onyekuru

Onyekuru nominated for Goal of the Week, targeted by Barca, Man U

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enry Onyekuru Nominated For Goal Of The Week In BelgiumHenry Onyekuru’s goal against Royal Excel Mouscron in the last round of matches in the Belgian First Division A was eye-catching enough to be a contender for the Goal of the Week award.

Top Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad has picked Onyekuru’s second half effort and strikes from Kaveh Rezaei (Charleroi) and Ruud Vormer (Club Brugge) as the best goals of the week in the Belgian top division.

As at the time of this report, Onyekuru was third in the poll with 13 percent, behind Vormer (68 percent) and Rezaei (19 percent).

With the game tied at 1-1, the Nigeria international combined with Algerian Sofiane Hanni to get free in the penalty area, before firing past goalkeeper Logan Bailly in the 80th minute.

The Everton loanee now has seven goals in fourteen appearances for Anderlecht in the regular season.

Onyekuru made his competitive debut for the Nigerian national team when he was introduced in the 71st minute of a World Cup qualifier against Algeria on November 10, 2017.

Mean while, European giants FC Barcelona and Manchester United are monitoring Henry his performance at Belgian side, Anderlecht, reports in Belgium claim. Scouts from both clubs, according to Belgian news outlet Het Laastste Nieuws, were at the Stade La Cononnier on Saturday to observe the forward who scored the winning goal for Anderlecht in their 2-1 win against Royal Excel Mouscron.

Aside from Barcelona and Manchester United, Fiorentina, Ajax, PSV, Southampton and Stoke City are also believed to have sent their scouts to see the player in action in the game.

Balogun

Balogun undergoes surgery N

igerian defender Leon Balogun has undergone surgery on his left hand, as confirmed by his German club Mainz 05.

The Super Eagles defender suffered a fractured to his hand on Friday 17 November but soon went under the knife to treat the ailment.

He missed Mainz’s 1-0 win over Cologne in the Bundesliga this past weekend, but is expected to make a quick recovery.

“Leon Balogun suffered a middle hand fracture on his left hand on Friday, which was treated surgically,” Mainz wrote on their official website. ”However, with appropriate healing and a track, the center-back can return to the pitch in the coming weeks and be available for the last group matches.”

It is the second fracture Balogun has suffered in recent times, having damaged his cheekbone ahead of Nigeria’s recent matches against Algeria and Argentina.

Moses

U-20 Womens’ World Cup: Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa in final round

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amiliar trio Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa have booked their places for the final round of the African qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup France 2018.

Convincing home wins for Nigeria and South Africa was enough for them to confirm their spot at the final hurdle joining Cameroon in the battle for the two African representatives at next year’s finals.

Carrying a comfortable 2-0 lead from the first leg, Burundi were shocked by a ruthless South Africa side that returned to winning ways with a 5-0 victory in Johannesburg on Saturday to advance to the next round

5-2 on aggregate.

A brace by skipper, Linda Motlhalo and goals apiece

by Lelona Daweti, Khanya Xesi and Gabriela Salgado ensured Basetsana move closer to their dream of qualifying for their first ever World Cup competition.

Debutant Xesi found the opener in the ninth minute after a well threaded ball by Motlhalo to give the host the lead.

The hosts continued piling on the pressure with the trio of Motlhalo, Daweti and Salgado terrorising the East Africans.

A good interchange of passes between Xesi and

Motlhalo concluded with a fine finish from close range

by Daweti to make it 2-0 on 23 minutes. From then on, there was no coming back for Burundi who struggled to deal with the pace and pressure from their hosts.

Motlhalo’s brace made it 4-0 before the break to put the game beyond reach for the visitors before Salgado fired the final nail in the East Africans’ coffin after the break to complete the rout.

Speaking after the match, Basetsana coach, Maud Khumalo said their plan was to go for the kill but remain compact at the back to avoid conceading on the counter.

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Pogba not yet up to Gerrard’s level - Benitez

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Tony Pulis

West Brom fire Pulis after poor run T ony Pulis has been sacked as West Brom head coach after a dismal run of form that leaves the Baggies in danger of relegation from the Premier League.

The former Stoke City boss has garnered a reputation as a survival specialist, but West Brom have stalled in 2017, winning only three Premier League matches since February.

Two of those victories came in the first two games of the current campaign before a torrid 10-game winless run began, with West Brom’s latest result a dispiriting 4-0 home reverse to champions Chelsea.

Owner Guochuan Lai watched on as sec-

tions of the Hawthorns support chanted for Pulis’ sacked and the club have now acted as they sit 17th in the table.

Pulis departs after almost three years at West Brom, having previously managed Stoke and Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

The 59-year-old has been linked with the vacant Wales job following Chris Coleman’s resignation.

West Brom confirmed Pulis’ contract had been terminated in a statement that announced assistant head coach Gary Megson would take temporary charge of first-team affairs.

“These decisions are never taken lightly but always in the interests of the club,” Albion chairman John Williams said.

“We are in a results business and over the back end of last season and this season to date, ours have been very disappointing.

“We would like to place on record our appreciation of Tony’s contribution and hard work during a period of transition for the club which included a change of ownership.

We wish him well in his future endeavours.”

West Brom return to Premier League action with a trip to Wembley to face Tottenham this Saturday.

Ramos out of APOEL clash

Heynckes orders Vidal to shape up

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upp Heynckes told Arturo Vidal to shape up in order to get back to top form for Bayern Munich.

Influential midfielder Vidal opened the scoring and starred in a 3-0 win at Augsburg on Saturday.

Bayern sit six points clear of Schalke at the top of the Bundesliga, with Borussia

Heynckes

Dortmund’s faltering form lending an additional boost to their hopes of winning a sixth consecutive top-flight crown.

Things were not so rosy earlier in the season as Carlo Ancelotti was sacked in the wake of a Champions League thrashing at Paris Saint-Germain and Vidal was one of a number of key players short of their best.

Chile’s Confederations Cup final defeat to Germany and subsequent failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup appeared to have left the 30-year-old in something of a malaise.

Having taken the reins from the deposed Ancelotti, Heynckes told Vidal the route out of his predicament was some good oldfashioned hard work.

“I had a conversation with him two-anda-half weeks ago,” the 72-year-old said, as quoted by Bild.

“I told him that I was not so happy with his physical condition and that he needs to make a difference if he wants to play.

“He did not quite see it that way but, from that point on, he trained differently.”

Bayern travel to Anderlecht in the Champions League on Wednesday with a place in the last 16 already secure.

aul Pogba is yet to reach the levels of Steven Gerrard, according to the Liverpool great’s former manager Rafael Benitez.

Pogba made a spectacular return from two months on the sidelines with a hamstring injury as Manchester United came from behind to sweep aside Benitez’s Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The France midfielder – who was the world’s most expensive player when he joined United from Juventus for £89.3m last year – brilliantly set up Anthony Martial’s equaliser before getting on the score sheet himself in a man-of-thematch display.

Benitez praised the 24-year-old as a “great” player but insists he still has some way to go to match Gerrard’s exploits.

“No, they’re different. Stevie was a top-class player for so many years,” he said.

“He was very consistent and could make the difference in every game, with or without the ball.

“He was a top-class player. Pogba is a great player, but he still has to be consistent for years like Stevie was for 10 or 15 years.

“Pogba is not my player, so I don’t need to talk too much about him.

“He’s a great player, like the majority of the Manchester United players. But I’m concentrated on trying to improve my players.”

Pogba and United are back in action on Wednesday when Jose Mourinho’s side travel to face Basel in the Champions League.

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eal Madrid will travel for Tuesday’s Champions League match at APOEL without Sergio Ramos after their captain suffered a broken nose during the Madrid derby.

Ramos’ injury was confirmed after Saturday’s goalless draw against Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano Although Madrid or boss Zinedine Zidane did not disclose how long they expected Ramos to be absent, the 31-year-old did not feature in the European champions’ 20-man travelling party for the game in Cyprus.

Once again, there was no place for Gareth Bale or Keylor Navas.

Bale is recovering from his latest injury setback, a groin strain suffered earlier this month, while Costa Rica goalkeeper Navas is back in training following an abductor tear but not yet deemed ready for action.

Madrid are looking for a return to winning ways in the Champions League after taking a solitary point from back-to-back encounters with Tottenham in Group H, although a draw would be enough to seal a place in the knockout stages in the event of Borussia Dortmund failing to beat Spurs at Signal Iduna Park.

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IMO council: Onyema, Amaechi court foreign diplomats’ support Ganiyu Obaaro In a bid to ensure that Nigeria wins the re-election into one of the highest decision making body of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), an arm of the United Nation (UN) responsible for global maritime regula-

tion, the Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geofrey Onyema have called on all Heads of Foreign Missions to support the country’s quest as it seeks election into the Category C of the IMO Council.

Speaking at the Cocktail Dinner in honour of For-

eign Missions, organised by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday, in Abuja, Onyema said that as a key player in the global maritime industry, Nigeria has played active leadership roles in ensuring the development of the sector not only within the coun-

try, but also in the entire West and Central African sub- regions.

According to a statement by the Head, Corporate Communications of NIMASA,Isichei Osamgbi, Onyema assured the global maritime community on Nigeria’s readiness to ensure optimum performance through curbing

piracy, preventing marine pollution, reinvigoration of its ports and capacity building.

“I wish to inform you that we have enacted proactive policies that conform to global best practices in the maritime sector. More specifically through the Nigerian Maritime Adminis-

tration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), we have domesticated a number of IMO maritime safety conventions with a view to ensuring maritime safety and security not only in our domain but in the entire West and Central African Sub region” he said.

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N7m fraud: Industrialist, firm face trial Feb. 2 Peter Fowoyo

L-R: Chief Marketing Officer, Sterling Bank, Henry Bassey; French Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer; Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Yetunde Onanuga and Deputy High Commissioner of the United Kingdom, Laure Beaufils at the 2017 Ake Festival in Abeokuta.. on Saturday

Osinbajo in Ilorin, set to commission projects

Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

The Kwara State

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi Omotolani Oseni

Money Market Correspondent

Government said that Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who is expected in Ilorin, Kwara State’s capital, today, on a one-day working visit, will commission a number of projects while in the state.

The Secretary to the State Government SSG, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who

disclosed this in Ilorin on Monday, said Osinbajo would commission the International Vocational, Training and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state.

He stated that the Vice President would also perform the flag off and commissioning of three

others projects in Ilorin, before returning back to Abuja.

Gold said Osinbajo would officially launch the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Programme (GEEP), MarketMoni, which is designed to serve as a one-stop shop for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the

State.

No fewer than 200 MSMEs in the state are expected to benefit from the programme, which is in partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI).

Gold added that the VP would also inspect a cashew processing firm and commission a Syringe Manufacturing factory, both in Ilorin.

A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed the trial of an Industrialist, Jerome Onuaguluchi, who allegedly obtained the sum of N7 million, under false pretence of supplying several metric tonnes of palm oil to Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Borno State to February 2, 2018.

Jerome and his Company, Novena Pasportal Limited are being arraigned before Justice Ayotunde Faji ledcourt, by the Special Fraud Unit (SFU), of Nigeria Police Force.

The SFU, in a charge, marked: FHC/L/302c/2017, alleged that Jerome and his company, Novena Passportal Limited, had on or before October 19, 2016, fraudulently obtained the sum of N7 million, through his United Bank for Africa (UBA) account, from one Mrs. Elizabeth Olanrewaju Nwaokwo, of Oklan Best Limited, that he has some metric tonnes of palm oil to sell and deliver same within five day to the IDPs camp in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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Business News B2 Nigeria’s q3 GDP rises by 1.40 % - NBS Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, grew in third quarter of 2017 by 1.40 per cent in real terms, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said on Monday.

In a report titled: ‘Nigeria Gross Domestic Product Report’, the NBS noted that the development represents the second consecutive positive growth since the emergence of the economy from recession in the second quarter of 2017.

The report explained that the growth is 3.74 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2016, put at –2.34 per cent.

It also revealed that the figure is higher by 0.68 per

cent points from the rate recorded in the second quarter of the same year, put at 0.72 per cent.

The second quarter growth figure was revised to 0.72 per cent from 0.55 per cent, following revisions by NNPC to oil output which hence led to revisions to Oil GDP .

Further analysis shows that quarter on quarter, real GDP growth was 8.97 per cent, while ‘Year to date Real GDP’ growth stands at 0.43 per cent.

In the quarter under review, aggregate GDP stood at N29.5 trillion in nominal terms, the NBS said. The growth figure is higher when compared to N26.5trn in third quarter of 2016, resulting in a Nominal GDP growth of 10.98 per cent.

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Honeywell empowers SMEs, trains bakers Ganiyu Obaaro, Honeywell Flour Mills Plc has restated its determination to continue to empower small businesses, describing them as the engine of growth of the economy.

The Managing Director, Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, Mr. Lanre Jaiyeola, who stated this on Friday, in Lagos, at the 34th Certificate Award Ceremony of the Honeywell Baking School, said Honeywell will continue to impact positively on the society through its laudable corporate social responsibility initiatives.

While listing empowering of bakers as part of efforts by the company to ensure the success of SMEs, he said Honeywell recognizes that Nigerian bakers need a broad mix of skills, noting that over a decade, the company has committed resources to the training of over 446 Master Bakers from different parts of the country in a total of 34 Regular Courses and One Executive Course.

Honeywell’s vision, according to him, “is driven by the understanding of the impacts small and medium scale businesses can have in our society as

engines of job creations and enablers of wealth distributions of which the banking industry represents, being one of the largest SME in terms of number and size in the country.”

While explaining details of the training, he said, “the Honeywell Baking School is more than baking. It is a place where bakers from different cultures, groups, religions and regions meet to learn and share ideas of modern baking practices. Besides learning the chemistry of baking ingredients mix for great taste during bread production, bak-

ers also learn strategy on how to make products available and visible on the shelf of retailers.

He urged the graduands to apply knowledge gained to distinguish themselves from the pack, saying, “The more you know, the smarter and faster you can go. That’s why we set up the Baking School to equip and empower bakers with modern baking skills by exploring the art, science and commerce of baking so that bakers can run their businesses more professionally and profitably. We believe this is the best way to give back to the society.”

N7m fraud: Industrialist, firm face trial Feb. 2 under section 1(1)(b) and 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud, and other related offences Act No. 14 of 2006.

Although the accused pleaded not guilty and the court admitted him to bail, but he is yet to meet the bail conditions.

Justice Faji has adjourned the trial of the accused person till February 2, 2018.

The charge against the accused reads: “That you, Jerome Onuaguluchi and Novena Passportal Limited, in Lagos within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, with intent to

defraud, induced one Mrs. Elizabeth Olanrewaju Nwaokwo, of Oklan Best Limited, to pay the sum of N7 million, which she sourced from Mr. Leke Olufade, to you, through your bank account with UBA, by falsely representing to her that you had some metric tonnes of palm oil for immediate sale and delivery to her, and that within five days of your receipt of the money, you were ready and able to sell and deliver the said palm oil to her, for onward shipment to Internally Displaced Persons Camp (IDPs) in Maiduguri, Borno State.

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Also, the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi said that Nigeria has taken a lead role in African maritime sector, adding that the Regional Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (RMRCC) in Lagos, coordinates Search and Rescue (SAR) activities in Nigeria and African sub region which comprises of, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroun, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equitorial Guinea as well as Soa Tome and Principe.

He added that the Fed-

eral Government has approved the establishment of an Integrated National Surveillance and Waterways Infrastructure Protection which will ensure security in the Nigerian maritime domain.

To corroborate the Ministers’ stance, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside said that Nigeria occupies a special position in the African Maritime sector based on the length of its coastline and the attendant volume of trade.

L-R: Marketing Director, Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, Mr. Benson Evbuomwan; Best Graduating Student, Mr. Henry Akinsiku and Managing Director, Mr. Lanre Jaiyeola, during certificate award ceremony of Honeywell Flour Mills Baking School, in Lagos...on Fri

Imported goods hindering manufacturing sector - Don Esther Taiwo A university lecturer, Prof. Festus Oyawale, has identified the insatiable lust for importation of manufactured goods as a major factor hindering the growth of the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Oyawale, a Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun, made the assertion at the 11th inaugural lecture of the institution with the theme: “Engi-

neering and Manufacturing: A Sine Qua Non For Pertinence.”

Oyawale said: “The nation’s currency continues to decline against other world currencies because Nigeria is still a net exporter of raw materials and heavy importer of manufactured goods.

“The nation cannot continue to depend on the export of raw materials and importing goods from other countries if it wants to join the league of industrialised countries.’’

He said that the nation’s

manufacturing sector had failed to undergo the critical structural transformation necessary for it to play a leading role in national development.

According to him, this is because the foundation of engineering had been neglected for too long.

He, however, advised the Federal Government to create a vibrant manufacturing sector and a steel sector that would drive mass employment, improved skills, eradicate poverty and provide the foundation for a long-

run sustainable economic growth.

Also, Prof. Aderemi Atayero, Vice-Chancellor of the institution, said that no country could join the league of the industrialised nations without deep research in engineering and manufacturing.

Atayero said that the lecture was pertinent so as to do justice to the challenges of the manufacturing sector.

He said that the institution had been a leading university in Nigeria through innovative research.

Business News B3 OPEC daily basket price deplicts to $59.90 Simon Ugwu with Agency report The price of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries’, OPEC’s, basket of fourteen crudes stood at US$59.90 a barrel on Friday, November 17, 2017, compared with $59.98 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.

The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes is made up of the following: Murban (UAE), Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Oriente (Ecuador), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Iran), Basra Light (Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Qatar Marine (Qatar), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), and Merey (Venezuela).

OPEC is an intergovernmental organisation of 14 nations (as of May, 2017), founded in 1960 in Baghdad and headquartered in Vienna since 1965. As of 2016, the 14 member countries accounted for an estimated 44 percent of global oil production and hold 73 percent of the world’s proven oil reserves.

Abu Dhabi Emirate joined OPEC in 1967, while the UAE took its place as a member state during the year of its founding in 1971.

Bonny Amadi, with Agency report Nasarawa State Government said it had spent over N3billion on the construction and rehabilitation of water supply schemes in the state in the last six years.

The State’s Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Mr. Abdulkarim Kana, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday, in Lafia, state capital, that the amount was an indication of the government’s commitment to provide portable drinking water to the populace.

According to Kana, the government has rehabilitated the Mada Water Works supplying water to over 30 per cent of the state population resident in Akwanga, Kokona and Keffi local government areas at the cost of over N1.2bn.

He added that the Nasarawa water supply project being constructed at over N1.5bn, had

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Infrastructure: Nasarawa spends N3bn on projects reached 80 per cent completion and would go a long way to reducing the perennial water shortage in the area.

Kana also said that the over N300 million water scheme would soon be completed, as work had reached 80 per cent.

On the Lafia water scheme, the commissioner said the contract for the dredging of river ‘Amba’ to increase the volume water was 95 per cent completed.

“The dredging of the Amba River, which is the only source of water to Lafia, is imminent because it became silted due to human activities over a long period.

“The water works was built in

1984; and the only way to save it from total lock down is to dredge the river to enable the water work get enough supply.

He said that the electricity component of the water works has also been rehabilitated with new step-up transformer that would allow the scheme to depend on the national grid rather than diesel powered generators.

“This will go a long way to increase our production hours because our generator use one drum of diesel per hour and we needed to pump for 12 hours to meet the need of Lafia and environs, which is very expensive.

“However, with the comple-

tion of the electricity component of the water works, we depend solely on the national grid; each time we want to pump water, we notify the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to ensure electricity supply to the works,” Kana said.

He disclosed that government has commenced the process of damming the Kurikyo River to serve as an alternative source of water supply to Lafia.

Kana said that the State Governor, Umaru Al-Makura had directed the ministry to commission a project that would serve an alternative source of water supply to the city.

L-R: Thelma Ekiyor, Co- Founder/CEO Afrigrants Resources Ltd; Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Limited; Funmi Adeyemi, Director, Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC) and Doris Mbadiwe, Co-Founder, Afigrants Resources Ltd at the Ignite Youth Innovation programme held last weekend at The Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Medview boss carpets ART over regulation Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Managing Director Medview Airlines, Alhaji Muneer Bankole, has expressed his disapproval of a statement credited to the Aviation Round Table (ART) calling for 20 aircraft before an airline can be granted Air Operating Certificate (AOC).

According the Medview chief executive, the number of aircraft to be operated is an issue of regulation and not something that should be bandied around to drag airlines

down further.

Speaking to reporters at the ICAO World Aviation Forum, ( IWAF), Bankole posited that aviation is not child’s play and with the capital intensive nature, it not right to make declarations and not back it with realities of what the airlines have to contend with. ” ART cannot talk about AOC or aircraft acquisition; and with due respect to my fathers and brothers at the ART, the idea for the regulator to increase stake on the minimum number of aircraft for operation doesn’t

follow. What should matter is how you use what you have to build capacity and entrench the safety needs. Aviation is not a child’s play and we have to contend with a lot of challenges from training of staff to maintenance of which last year we did one and this is the reality of the cost intensive nature of the business.”

The ART had in a recent communique called for 20 to be the minimum number of aircraft on an airline’s fleet before they are granted AOCs. On the IWAF’s conference

proper and its subject matter, Bankole said it would be an opportunity to discuss some of the financial challenges in the aviation industry in Nigeria and provide solutions that would be beneficial.

He was elated on the fact that other than Canada, the conference has not been held elsewhere stating that it was both humbling and beneficial.

He said, ” I would say we are behind in infrastructure but this is a global opportunity for us to come together and get a piece of cake because any-

where we got the outside world does not take us seriously, maybe for the opportunity for those who have come for the forum, they will see Nigeria in its true perspective and have a rethink.”

According to him,“Most of our projects are stalled because of lack of funds to execute the,, our industry is on the downward spiral because of the antecedents of the past, there are so many challenges, but this is an opportunity to discuss them, rub minds and change the concept.”

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Ecobank now charges 1% on rapid transfer payments Ecobank Nigeria has announced a one per cent (1%) fee on all Rapid Transfer payments via the Ecobank Mobile app from now through December 31, 2017.

The lender explained that the promotion is designed to support citizens who have need to send money to loved ones across Africa during this festive season.

Announcing this end of year promo in Lagos, Head of Remittance, Ecobank Nigeria, Esther Obot, said this is a “strategic initiative to support our customers and citizens in general who would wish to transfer money at this time of the year”.

She explained that transfers are to be made only from domiciliary accounts in Dollar. The receiving customer gets his funds either in the sending currency or the local currency. She emphasized that beneficiaries will receive the money in their Ecobank account, Xpress Account, Mobile Wallets and cashes at the Bank’s agent locations in any our 33 African countries.

Speaking further, “Obot said the Rapid Transfer also does in-bound transfers from our 33 countries into Ecobank account and all other bank account in Nigeria. Thus, if you have a reason to receive funds from any of the 33 countries where Ecobank is present ask the sender to download the Ecobank Mobile App and enjoy this seasonal one percent (1%) promo. The Promotion is for all countries where Ecobank is present.”

Esther explained that the Ecobank Mobile App is unique on all fronts; “it does instant transfer to any bank account in Nigeria and for any Ecobank account within the same country it is absolutely free.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Monday, rebounded at the official foreign exchange market, just as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) lifted the forex market with total injection of $210 million.

In a clear indication of ongoing progress, the Nigerian economy has improved further, according to the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in third quarter of 2017 by 1.40 per cent in real terms.

However, the local currency, at the official forex market closed at 305.90 against 305/95 traded to the US Dollar on Friday, even though it extended its woes at the parallel segment of the forex market to close at 365 per dol-

lar, while depreciated further to 476 to the pound against 475 traded over the weekend and 426 against the Euro, weaker than 425 settled during the weekend.

At the Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window, the naira, opened at 359.75 to the dollar weaker than 359.75 recorded on Friday, as well as closing rate of 360.42 compared to 360.40 per dollar exchanged as at close of last week trading activities.

Although, the Importer & Exporter FX window recorded a daily turnover of $346.36 million Monday, the same figure that was traded on the last trading day of last week.

Consequently, figures from the apex Bank showed that the interventions were in the whole-

sale, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and invisibles windows.

The Acting Director, Corporate Communications at the CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor, said the bank offered the total sum of $100million to the wholesale segment, while the SMEs segment received the sum of $55m.

He noted that the invisible segment, comprising tuition fees, medical payments and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), among others, also received an allocation of $55m.

According to him, the releases were aimed at boosting liquidity, trade and ease of remittances for legitimate personal commitments.

Okorafor said the bank was quite pleased with the rate of

N360/$1, noting that the continued intervention by the CBN in the inter-bank forex market had largely checked unwholesome activities of currency speculators.

Meanwhile, the NBS report noted that the development represents the second consecutive positive growth since the emergence of the economy from recession in the second quarter of 2017.

The report explained that the growth is 3.74 per cent points higher than the rate recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2016, put at –2.34 per cent.

It also revealed that the figure is higher by 0.68 per cent points from the rate recorded in the second quarter of the same year, put at 0.72 per cent.

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside and the Syrian Head of Mission to Nigeria, Mohammed Abo Serriah at the Cocktail Dinner in honour of Foreign Missions organized by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Transportation ..at the weekend.

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UBA Foundation: 15-year-old Sam-Orlu emerges essay competition’s winner It was an all-female affair as fifteen year-old Samuella Sam-Orlu of British Nigerian Academy Abuja, emerged the overall winner of the 2017 edition of the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition, winning an educational grant of N1,000,000.00 to study in any African university of her choice, as well as a laptop.

Samuella clinched the first position at the grand finale, which was held on Monday, November 20th, 2017, at the UBA Head Office, Marina, Lagos, ahead of 11 other finalists selected from over 1,000 entries received by the UBA Foundation from students of senior secondary schools across Nigeria.

A visibly elated Samuella, who was escorted by her guardian, Mrs. Jacqueline Uzoadibe, said winning the competition would

propel her to do more in attaining her dreams of becoming a Medical Director.

“I am very thrilled, and thankful to God. I want to say that I was very grateful to hear my name announced as the winner. I am indeed very grateful to UBA for this huge opportunity and making me believe in myself. This grant will go a long way to support my bid for quality education”, she said.

The second prize was bagged

by Deborah Chinwendu Innocent, aged 15, of Enal International Schools Abuja, who won N750,000 educational grant and a laptop while the third prize went to Yahofon Ettah Essien of Nigerian Christian Institute Akwa Ibom State, coveting a N500,000 educational grant and a laptop. The other 9 finalists were given laptops.

All 12 finalists also went home with certificates.

Bola Atta, the MD/CEO of UBA Foundation, while congratulating the winners, commended them for their exceptional brilliance.

“Every student who sent in an entry is on a winning streak already. To be confident about your writing skills and thirsty enough to enter a competition to further enhance your educational path is laudable. For those that did not win, I would say do not be discouraged. Take it as a challenge to perfect your writing skills and enter for the competition again in 2018’ she said.

According to Atta, the Foundation, being the CSR arm of UBA Plc, makes it a point of duty to give back to communities where UBA operates. Education, she

noted, is one of the Foundation’s focus areas, as it is the bedrock of any nation.

She went on to encourage finalists to be good ambassadors of the competition which is in its sixth year in Nigeria, affirming that the competition will be held every year.

In his remark the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Plc Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, said UBA as a bank is happy that it is touching lives and making solid impacts through this competition and the grant it gives out to those who emerge winners.

“Seeing past winners tell their stories on the impact the grants have made on their education and particularly how the financial burden was lifted off their parents, gives us joy that our foundation is

unique and stands out from others in touching lives,” Uzoka said.

He informed the gathering made up of parents, students and media that the essay competition has produced over 100 winners, since its inception in 2011 in Nigeria, with winners studying varied courses in Universities in Nigeria and within the African continent.

“I must also state here that we want to make sure that the grants are given to those who really need it. That is why we restrict the grant to schools within Africa alone. If by chance the parents of any winner sends his or her ward to an elite school outside Africa, we would not go ahead with that support, because what we are really after are those who need the grant as we contribute to the development of Africa, Uzoka said.”

Capital Market B5 Adesola Afolabi s the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced the Q3 2017 GDP report showing the economy grew farther by 1.4 per cent on Monday, Nigeria’s stock market advanced higher to close in a positive territory.

The growth in GDP is the second consecutive positive growth in the GDP since Q2-2017, supported by a spike in the Oil sector which grew by 25.9 per cent year on year as against a 3.5 in Q2-17 The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) lead market index, the All- Share Index (ASI) thus set-

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Economic growth impacts NSE indices to positive week start tled at 36,792.60 after a growth of 89.02 points or 0.24 per cent, while the market capitalisation improved by 0.24 per cent or N31bn to close at N12.805 trillion compared to N12.774trn achieved on Friday.

PZ recorded the highest percentage gain of 10.23 per cent to lead the gainers’ table, the stock closed at N24.79 per share. Nascon followed with

an increase of 9.59 per cent to close at N15.89, while Diamond Bank rose by 4.55 per cent to close at N1.15 per share.

Conversely, Forte Oil led the laggards’ chart with a loss of 9.73 per cent to close at N43.89 per share.

Flour Mills came second with a loss of 4.99 per cent to close at N33.15, while Law Union was down by 4.62 per cent to close at

62 kobo per share.

The volume of shares traded closed lower as investors bought and sold a total of 208.71 million shares valued at N2.45bn transacted in 2,993 deals. This was against the 1.83 billion shares worth N6.31bn achieved in 3,097 deals on Friday.

Custodian and Allied Insurance was the most active,

accounting for 40.46 million shares worth N151.72m, while FBN Holdings sold 27.45 million shares valued at N190.08m.

Fidelity Bank exchanged 23.46 million shares worth N37.54m, while Diamond Bank transacted 16.89 million shares valued at N19.37m.

Zenith International Bank sold 12.78 million shares worth N319m.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

36,930.83 4,274.00 466,522,161.00 2,902,888,050.39 12,781,651,985,420.91

Cornerstone, FRSC partner on ‘Ember Promo’ Simon Ugwu, with Agency report

President, Muhammadu Buhari (middle) receives ICAO President Dr. Aliu (left). With them is Minister of State (Aviation), Sen. Hadi Sirika at the ICAO World Aviation Forum (IWAF 2017) commences in Abuja... on Monday

Dangote opens new cement plant in Congo Thursday Ganiyu Obaaro Dangote Cement will officially open its 1.5million metric tonnes per annum capacity Cement Plant in Congo on Thursday.

Constructed at a conservative cost of $500 million, the plant is expected to directly employ more than 1000 people as thousands of indirect jobs will also be created.

The plant which is now the largest in Congo rolled out its first bag of cement on the 7th of August, 2017.

Currently in 17 African countries, the Congo Plant commissioning will bring the total of Dangote Cement fully operational plants to 10 across Africa.

The company’s third quarter unaudited results showed that the Congo plant which recently began operations has almost doubled the size of the cement sector in the country.

In the overall, Dangote Cement maintained its strong hold in the domestic cement market accounting for 65 per cent of the Nigerian cement market, while Pan-African volumes went up by 7.5 per cent to 7.0 mta. Analysis of

the results indicated that the company recorded strong volumes in Senegal, Ethiopia and Cameroon.

In the nine months under review, the 1.5 mta clinker grinding facility in Douala Cameroon sold approximately 938 kt of cement, indicating an increase of 16.4 per cent on the 806 kt sold the same period in 2016.

The company attributes the increase in sales to a number of factors ranging from strong brand recognition, increased point of sales branding, improvements in sales and marketing strategies to higher visibility through trade shows.

Dangote Cement Ethiopia increased sales by 16.8 per cent to nearly 1.7 mta in the first nine months of 2017 representing capacity utilization of approximately 88 percent.

The cement plant in Pout Senegal sold 1.0mta of cement in the period under review, up by 21.7 percent on the comparable period of 2016. This represents almost 89 percent capacity utilization at the factory.

A statement by the company stated that, “Our Pan-African operations are

performing strongly with excellent sales growth in Cameroon, Ethiopia and Senegal. We are consolidating our success across Africa and have just commissioned our 1.5Mta factory in Congo, the tenth country in which we have established operations.

The statement said,”In our key operations in Nigeria, we have significantly improved our fuel mix; and this has helped increase margins across the Group. It is especially good for Nigeria because most of the coal we are using is mined in our own country.”

It would be recalled that top rating agencies, Moody’s Investors Service(Moody’) and Global Credit Ratings recently scored Dangote Cement high marks in their recent published ratings assigning a stable outlook to the foremost cement conglomerate.

Speaking on the rating, Douglas Rowlings, Vice President and lead analyst for Dangote Cement Plc at Moody’s said, “Dangote Cement Plc’s Ba3 corporate family rating, one-notch above the Government of Nigeria’s rating, reflects the company’s strong standalone credit profile.

In demonstration of the continued advocacy on motor insurance policy for motorists in Nigeria, Cornerstone Insurance Plc has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) through its “Ember Month Promo” awareness campaign to provide insurance covers for drivers and passengers on roads.

The Head, Retail Business Division of the Cornerstone Insurance Plc, Dayo Alao, who spoke to the Guardian at the event in Lagos, said that its firm has designed insurance policies that would protects drivers and passengers on roads in case of any accident, especially for this period of ember months where Nigerians travel for the session across the country.

Alao, noted that Cornerstone offers it customers a free one month cover on motor insurance policy for their loyalty and patronage and company each year rewards its customers through her “Ember Promo” where customers pay premium for 11 months and get 12 months’ insurance cover, i.e. pay for 11 months and get 1 month free.

At Cornerstone Insurance, we offer a wide array of pocket friendly Auto In-

surance Products, ranging from the compulsory Third Party Motor to Comprehensive.

In its 26 years in the Nigerian Insurance industry, the Company has identified insurance needs and designed tailor made products for its esteemed customers. More information on the promotion can be assessed through their website, Alao said.

“Our Auto product offerings are Third Party Motor, Private Motor Individual, Motor Enhanced, Auto Variants, Commercial Motor and Uber plans.The Auto Variants Range consists of five bands namely: Compact, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum”.

Auto Insurance is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as defined in your policy.

The Zonal Commanding Officer, zone R52 Lagos, Shehu Zaka, who spoke on theme: “Right to Life on Highways, Not Negotiable” at the event said the comparing is a traditional initiative of the Corps aimed at taking roads safety awareness to the door steps of all drivers and other stakeholders following an expected upsurge in road activities that characterise ember month period in Nigeria.

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PETAN set to hold 2017 clients’ appreciation, and Industry awards The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is organising its annual 2017 Clients’ Appreciation and Industry Achievement Awards Dinner in Lagos, on the 30th November, 2017.

PETAN made this known in a statement signed by Publicity Secretary of the Association, Nik Odinuwe, adding that ‘The 12th Oil Industry Achievement Award Ceremony’ is themed, “Nigerian Independent Operators’ Value Maximization: Opportunities for Indigenous Services Companies.”

“The event provides a unique platform for close interaction between leading Nigerian oil service companies, senior executives in international oil

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Power generation hits 4525.32mw

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The company puts national peak demand forecast at 19,100mw, while installed capacity is 11,165.6 MW. Available capacity is 7139.6 MW and the highest generation the country has ever attained remained 5074.7 MW.

Recently, the National Assembly urged President Muhammadu Buhari to split Ministry of Power from the Ministry of Works, Power and Housing, due to its importance to economic development.

It argued that the ministry needs special attention.

It may be noted that stakeholders have blamed

lack of considerable improvement in the power sector on lack of cost-reflective tariff.

The Executive Director, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Mr. Sunday Oduntan, stated that until there is cost reflective tariff, Nigerians may not witness improved electricity

supply because the tariff does not cover the cost of generation, transmission, and distribution.

But, labour unions and civil society organizations said they are ready to resist any increase in tariff unless there is a significant increase in power generation and transmission capacity.

companies, government policy makers and top political leaders to share ideas on the Nigerian oil industry in a relaxed and conducive atmosphere, “ he said.

“Some of the honoured awardees will include; IOCs, NOCs, services companies, individuals and personalities that have impacted the industry positively and have made outstanding contributions to the development of local content in the oil & gas industry”, he added.

He stated that the Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Maikanti Baru will be in attendance.

FG directs NERC to allow consumers buy meters The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to reinstate the regulation that allows power consumers to purchase meters from approved vendors.

NERC, had in September last year, directed the 11 electricity distribution companies operating in the country to formally wind down the alternative meter financing scheme (Credited Advance Payment for Metering Implementation) on or before November 1, 2016. The scheme was initiated by NERC in 2013.

However on Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Power,

Works and Housing, stated that both the federal and state governments recently resolved that NERC should reinstate the regulation that permits power consumers to purchase meters, especially where the Discos could not provide the facility.

The ministry said the resolution was reached at the recent third edition of the National Council on Power. It said the Council also stated that NERC should commence an aggressive multi-platform public awareness programme that would reach as many customers as possible and explain all policies and regulations and obligations related to metering.

‘Zungeru Hydropower project to be completed in 2019’ Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has expressed optimism that the 700 Megawatts Zungeru Hydroelectricity Generation Project will be completed for commissioning on the scheduled December 2019 date.

While his counterpart, Senator Philip Aduda agreed that the nation’s fourth hydro-electricity generating station would grossly improve power supply when completed in the next 25 months.

Bello and Aduda gave these assurances shortly after an unscheduled inspection to the power plant in Zungeru, Wushishi local government area of the state.

The governor, who expressed satisfaction at the level of work at the multi-million naira power plant said that with the president’s commitment to the project, it is a sure deal that the December 2019 deadline for delivery of the plant would be a reality.

Bello said,“The level of

work that has been done now, when compared to the last time I visited the dam site, is quiet enormous and encouraging.

With what I have seen today and with the briefs by the consultant and official of the ministry of power and the contractor, I am sure that we are on course. The project will be delivered as scheduled.”

The governor then commended the re settlement and payment of compensation to the affected communities by the Federal Government

and said his administration has put in place a committee to interface with the contractor and the hosting communities with a view to resolving any differences that may arise in the course of the construction. “We are conscious of the importance of this project not only as it affects our people, but for the nation too. That is why we put in place a committee to interface with the communities and the contractors. We don’t want any thing to delay the delivery

of this project. All hands must be on deck to ensure that we have a hitch free operation on site and for the project to be delivered on scheduled,” he said.

Aduda, whose committee delivered the ground breaking ceremony of the project was elated at the progress made so far and expressed optimism that the first turbine of the power plant will be fired

by December 2019. Aduda, who is a member of the Senate committee on power said, “I was here about three months ago.

I have followed the progress made on this plant.

I was the Chairman Senate Committee on Power when the ground breaking of the plant was done and I look with nostalgia at the tremendous progress made from then till now. I am convinced that the first turbine of the plant will be fired by December 2019. When we are done with this project, we will be able to inject 700 megawatts of power to the national grid and this will go a long way in improving the power sector.”

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Bonny Amadi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Capital Market Committee (CMC) has sustained effort at building a formidable market.

However, the commission’s effort continues to encounter resistance thereby limiting accomplishments.

The commission, through the CMC, has however laid out many good initiatives, such as review of the market laws, e-dividend registration, stoppage of cheque, e-dividend payment, Direct Cash Settlement (DSC), commencement of capital market studies in schools, and increasingly boosting investor education, among others.

However, one outstanding feature of impressive work of the CMC is hinged around boosting investors’ confidence; and it is expected that assimilation of this message by Nigerians and the global investing public, will finally drive other initiatives of the market.

Daily Times Nigeria recalls that at the immediate past post CMC meting press briefing in Lagos, it was revealed that the revised and amended market rules had been forwarded to the national assembly to passage.

It would be recalled that the current Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Yakubu Dogara, when he led the House committee members on capital market in 2016, alluded that the house committee has reviewed market rules, one of its contribution to market development.

Director General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Mounir Gwarzo said that the commission has continued to enhance market rules, as the amended market guidelines has been delivered to the National Assembly; and is expected to pass first and second reading very soon.

Irrespective of the assurance by the SEC DG, fears abound that the assembly currently engrossed in political networking for election and re-election may have preferred to address urgent national issues to passage of market bills, which may not generate such lobbying that political intrigues heralding general elections, command.

On the market’s commitment to boost economy through agriculture, Gwarzo said that the commission is committed towards the government’s effort at diversifying the economy through agriculture through efficient mobilisation of commodities exchanges.

According to the SEC DG, supporting the government’s effort at diversifying the economy through the commodities’ exchanges would ensure enhanced agricultural

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CMC building formidable market over increasing challenges

SEC DG, Gwarzo development through right standardization and global quality compliance along agricultural value chain.

However, Daily Times findings showed that has recorded its share of trust deficiency, as it has been highly publicized that the celebrated government’s anchor borrowing programme has been hijacked by politicians and their stooges.

Also, the lack of transparency in the government’s yam export programme, which was hurriedly executed, of which it was later reported that the tubers of yam that were said to have been successfully exported from the country, were turned back as spoilt yam cargo, and no one yet has claimed responsibility for the colossal loss to the country.

Yet, it is the same agricultural ministry that is expected to partner SEC towards ensuring standards and quality of the commodities to be traded by the emerging commodities exchanges.

The commission, irrespective of its avowed commitment to boost electronic dividend payment, acknowledged that its effort in this space has not been generating appreciable result due to slow rate of compliance with the ongoing electronic dividend (e-dividend) registration process.

“There is slow pace in e-dividend registration. In the last three months, there has not been an increase in the registration,

Finance Minister, Adeosun which is why we decided to have conversation with Registrars and banks, Gwarzo said.

The director general said that the commission in the course of the parley with stakeholders in the e-dividend registration to ensure embrace the programme, identified that some investors do not have Banks’ Verification Numbers, BVN, and to address that “we reached an agreement that they should be treated on the basis of their signature and other data, pending when they regularize their BVN. According to him, based on the ongoing discussions and solutions to identified problems, it is expected that the e-dividend registration portal would witness increased participation in the remaining months of the year, as more and more people are expected to take advantage of the free registration. The free registration, he said, expires by 31st December 2017, after which such registration will attract N150 service charge, also the DG SEG emphasized that issuance of dividend warrants will also end on 31st December, 2017.

“As at the end of December 2017, any Nigerian that wants to register for BVN will have to pay N150 service charge.

There is also challenge posed by decreasing low compliance with ongoing Direct Cash settlement (DCS) registration.

According to the Nigerian Interbank Settlement Systems

(NIBSS) the e-dividend registration since inception has captured a total of 2.247,176, as at the end of October 2017, leaving a mass of over 3 million, hence the Nigerian market is estimated to have over five million investors.

The lull renewed investor’s apathy to endorsing electronic dividend which also supports direct cash settlement (DCS), has been attributed to many factors, including the challenge of processing the documentations, failure of some banks to collect e-mandate forms, the Diaspora investors’ challenge, irregular signatures and dearth of investor confidence among other factors.

According to the SEC DG, because of the enabling commodities exchanges, the yam export initiatives embarked upon by the government through the ministry of agriculture was unsuccessful, hence most of the yams billed for export due to poor standard spoilt in the course of the export and was returned to the country. “‘The only way farmers can be able to produce more is to have good pricing for their commodities” On the poor liquidity system prevailing in the market, he assured that the commission was still exploiting avenues that market operators will have liquidity which would be deployed to boost the activities On the compliance by capital market operators on the rule

mandating them to update their data, he said that the commission has done well towards enhancing and updating data of all market operators as he also assured that any market operator that fails to update his data, or provide remaining information to complete his data portal, may have his operating license suspended.

Mr. Samuel Oluyemi of the Nigerian Interbank Settlement Systems (NIBSS), recalled that the e-dividend registration has been recording progressive report month on month until the recent lull, which he said falls below the expectation of the SEC DG. According to him, the e-divided registration dropped from 59,214 in September to 37,153 in October 2017, adding that the decline in new registration irrespective of the free registration approved by the SEC, was not in line with expectations of the SEC DG, and to ensure that the dip is not sustained in November and December, the commission initiated meeting with stakeholders to arrest the development.

He said that campaigns have been intensified in local languages across multi media outlets to educate people on the need to key into the e-mandate as well as encourage them to register to be able to have the full benefits of their investments in the Nigerian capital market.

The CEO United Securities Limited, Mr. Seyi Owoturo said that in the course of meeting with registrars and banks to address poor compliance with e-dividend registration, said that it was identified that banks turn away investors with e-dividend registration forms , simply because the bank’s branch is tagged cash centers” and not empowered to perform other functions.

“What we did was to mandated them to take collect he forms from the shareholders and forward the document to their nearest branch that performs such functions.

According to him, it was also discovered that Diaspora investors have the challenge of registering for the e-dividend mandate and has gone a step further to ensure that more people take the advantage to register Irrespective of the identified challenges, he still maintained that “the deadline is sacrosanct, we have to keep to the 31st deadline for end to issuing dividend slips or cheques, and we will not extend the underwriting.”

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Nigeria musicians and Marijuana Despite the fact that marijuana, otherwise known as Ganger, endangers life, musicians still seeks solace in smoking it as it is believed to give them inspiration. A whole lot of them have died in this cause. MUTIAT ALLI examines the reasons why Nigerian artistes take to this habit and the consequences encountered at the end of the day.

Marijuana refers to any number of preparations of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug.

The most common form of Cannabis used as a drug is the dried herbal form. Hence, it is one of the largest cash crops in the world as the value in the United State alone it is estimated at $36 billion.

Thus, rumour has it that it has even been smoked and used by presidents and geniuses, during research carried out about 3,000 nicknames and derivatives readily surfaced for it from Dubby to Mary Jane, Loco, Panama, Gage, Ganja, Gangster, , Grass, Hemp, Herb , Jane, Loco Weed , Smoke, Tea, Thai Sticks, Igbo, choko,, Ganger, Hemp, Bush and most popularly known as weed.

Weed or Cannabis has been present as far back as

chief advocates were legends, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh who were both members of the reggae group Wailers.

Immediately after the break-up between the duo legends, Marley became a world legend not just because of his music but his marijuana life style which is now emulated till date.

According to Bob Marley, Cannabis allowed one to

However, the romance between marijuana and music

front of music and not astonishing, marijuana became the creative force in this brand of music. Barely would you see a rap artiste that is not associated with Sinsemilla. Music icons like Tu-Pac, Dr. Dre, Lemar, Sly Stone, James Browns, Akon and the chief of the weed smokers Snoop Doggy, have all cuddle the herbs and refer to it as the evident in their lyrics. Songs like

recorded American use of marijuana occurred in 1909.

Earnest Abel, a cannabis historian revealed that “it was at this time that music provided the background and not the primary focus of attention that marijuana became an important part of the Jazz music era.

It is pertinent to say that the drug seems to make their music sound more original and differs from others, at Since marijuana smoking was associated with wild music and crazy behaviors popular among the Negroes New Orleans in 1923 with Louisiana following the suit in 1927. namely Cocaine and heroine liked by rock stars and heavy metal users. Marijuana seemed to take a place until the Jamaicans came to rescue it and forge ahead by bringing it close as the best drugs for musicians. The

ideas and changes come out of your hands as if they the frets, hitting the right notes, and your soul integrates them into a structure. If you are in a certain mood, that mood is expressed just as if it was waiting to be played in that way.

Jane are authentication to the closeness marijuana and music.

According to Peter Webster, critic of The International Drug Journal revealed that “Cannabis intoxication provides a wonderful basis for musical improvisation by expanding time perception, changing body image, enhancing sensitivity to movement patterns, and evoking auditory and visual cross-modal relationships, heightened association patterns, and vivid imagery�. He went further to say that marijuana opens up a person to something to something he has merely overlooked.

The Nigerian Music industry would not be overlooked user of Marijuana, little wondered why he dedicated the shrine towards the art of weed smoking and music making. Another great legend of music was late Orlando Owoh who made use of marijuana in his kind of music and this actually made him popular.

Today, the new generations of music makers are not stage performances. Sean Tero seems to have found comfort in bringing out weed related theme tracks Choko, Coded Tunes leading singer 9ice has a popular Ganja man hit track, one of his songs that brought him into the music scene, also fast rising singer cum producer Terry-G is a well supporter of Mary Jane by frequency which he mentioned it in his songs most In true sense, Kpolly is the drive that gives them allows the musicians to clean up their minds before playing, little did I ponder on the reasons for the sudden love of marijuana by our Nigerian artistes.

The recent break-out of the fact that popular artiste Wande Coal was seen to have gone out of his mind have taken a lot of Marijuana. Man on the wheel of steel, Terry-G A close experience at the popular Oniru Private Beach and Muson Centre tells that most back stages

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ensuring he gives that energy driving performance that might be lacking, even fans appreciate the more when they are also high on Grass. remember that everything has side effect on the body ranging from loss of brain, lungs and eventually leading to death. So if you must smoke, do it responsibly.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Fasipe Femi

Social Media: The termite eating up intimacy among people I am fascinated by how social media isolates people from keeping real life relationships with others via: face to face meetings, real life discussions, felicitation on achievements, bereavement, etc.

Social media and virtual reality have taken over that. Some very indomie generation refer to it as “New media�. Well, we are talking of being less human here, gradually jettisoning our closeness to nature.

People now feel comfortable around strangers with window-dressed reality (not all), online relationships, online pornography, online information exchange via Facebook, twitter, Instagram, 2go, WhatsApp amongst others.

Some people even feel more comfortable with their lives on this virtual illustional circle. It has

Some can only show love through chat emoticons. Some people only show love to their parents on social media platforms which their parents rarely access.

Some barely do real life visitation as they upload pictures and also stalk others on social media. ent another version of their personality which defeats their reality.

They exists some who can say many things using virtual reality space but not in real life.

Some as so beautiful here with pictures they life. ment of dreams, hopes and achievements are made only on social media.

Some even eat here, piss here, sleep here and announces areas that are to be secrets in their lives like: bathing in the tub, indoor furniWhen people post the food they are eating, I just wonder the reason behind that, to make what point exactly?

A lot also come to appear smart in many things on social media while simple leadership in their lives are nothing to write home about.

A lot of issues as personal prejudice, peer pressure, low self-esteem and hate is bred and maintained here in a moving circus.

Some that are quick to attack every public ofare blessed with adulterated character in reality.

It is quite monumental for virtual reality to have such impact on our social continuum. It is nature‌every other thing is to eke us closer to understanding this nature which will further demystify our humanity to appreciable terms. Vir-

tual reality should be an aid to humanity, not a substitution of our humanity.

Communication exchange is good, but bad communication corrupts good manners.

The Mass-media is an institution that changes your reality through many techniques. Over time, media dysfunction such as: Isolation, panic disorder, attention span disorder, confusion, information overload, charlatanism, cultural

iconoclasm and ADD are growing psychological disorders in the populace.

Apart from the fakery of Social media platforms, its users are exposed to vices such as addiction, fraud, emotional imbalance, etc. Be careful what you hear, how you accept them, what you say and do, how you work it. Take time off to detoxicate yourself. Technology can replace your humanity.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Beauty sins Mutiat Alli

1ne Rubbing your eyes. Continuously rubbing your eyes can contribute to dark circles, cause eye infections and intensify the itching sensation. defense against infection – tears, which contain lysozymes - or use eye drops or a soothing eye wash.

Sleeping with cotton pillows.

Pressing your skin against a pillow while you sleep can cause wrinkles.

Pillowcases accumulate a build-up of bacteria and residue from your scalp, causing acne. Swap your cotton pillowcases for a silk or satin one and wash your pillowcases regularly.

2wo Washing your face with hot water.

It is a common misconception that you should wash your face with hot water, then use cold water for your

5ive Washing your face with full makeup on. For your skin to be clean and clear, remove makeup before you wash your face. Be sure to never

varying temperatures can cause dryness and irritation. Keep your skin happy by sticking to one temperature when you wash your face: either cold or lukewarm water.

cause skin infections and breakouts.

3hree (Pics: drinking through a straw) Drinking through a straw. Continuously drinking through a straw or straight from water bottles will eventually form deep wrinkles around the mouth. Stick to a glass, cup or mug instead.

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Rubbing your face dry. Regularly rubbing your face with a towel after washing will eventually cause the skin to lose elasticity, and can also cause wrinkles and irritation in the long term. Pat your face dry instead.

Try using a clean face cloth each time you dry your face to avoid the spread of bacteria.

7even Using your mobile phone. While boiling water kills bacteria, bacteria

grows faster in heat. The heat generated by your mobile phone is the perfect environment for dirt, bacteria and germ to breed. Failing to clean your mobile phone regularly can cause skin rashes and could even make you ill. Simply wipe your phone with antibacterial wipes every few days, or as often as you can.

8ight Washing your hair too often. No matter the price tag, shampoos and conditioners strip the hair of its natural oils. Shampooing your hair too frequently can result in dandruff and breakage.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

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Nutritions L7

Nutrition for children and teens Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, trients at different ages.

sharpen their minds, and even out their moods.

While peer pressure and TV commercials for junk food can make getting kids to eat well seem impossible, there are steps parents can take to instill healthy eating habits without turning mealtimes into a battle zone. By encouraging healthy eating habits now, you can make a huge impact and give them the best opportunity to grow into

The childhood impulse to imitate is strong, so

and vegetables while you gorge on potato chips and soda.

Tips to promote healthy childhood eating Have regular family meals.

Cook more meals at home. Eating home cooked meals is healthier for the whole family. It sets a great example for kids about the importance of food and can bring a family together—even moody teenagers love to eat tasty, home-cooked meals! Restaurant and takeout meals tend to have a lot more unhealthy fat, sugar, and salt so cooking at home can have a huge impact on your ing just once or twice can be enough to feed your family for the whole week.

Get kids involved. Children enjoy helping adults to shop for groceries, selecting what goes in chance for you to teach them about the nutritional values of different foods, and (for older children) how to read food labels.

Make a variety of healthy snacks available instead of empty calorie snacks. Keep plenty of fruit, vegetables, whole grain snacks, and healthy beverages (water, milk, pure fruit juice) around and easily accessible so kids become used to reaching for healthy snacks instead of empty calorie snacks like soda, chips, or cookies.

cleans the plate, and never use food as a reward or bribe.

Studies shows it that kids who enjoy breakfast every day have better memories, more stable moods and energy, score higher on tests, and miss fewer days from school. They are also less likely to experience problems with their weight.

Eating a breakfast high in quality protein—from enriched cereal, yoghurt, milk, cheese, eggs, meat, or eat fewer calories throughout the rest of the day and lose weight.

The ideal breakfast features plenty of “good” carbs (fruit, whole grain toast or cereal, for example) as well as high-quality protein.

consuming. Boil some eggs at the beginning of the week and offer them to your kids each morning along with a low-sugar, high-protein cereal and whole milk, and an apple to go.

cottage cheese, or peanut butter on wholegrain toast can be eaten in the car on the way to school.

scrambled eggs, cheese, chicken, or beef on a Sunday and freeze them for your kids to eat during the week.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Mutiat Alli

Maintaining that good breath

effective prevention tool.

Halitosis affects how you feel about yourself, not to mention how others perceive you. Bad breath is mostly caused by bacteria that breeds inside your mouth, it can also be caused by smelly food like onion, garlic and some spice can cause bad breath.

The odour lingers while food particles stay in your mouth but these foods gives you a double whammy, once they make it through your system their stinks chemicals travels through your blood stream to the lungs when you breathe them out.

Here are few tips on how

to maintain a good and fresh breath: Brush your teeth occasionally with baking soda - The bacteria that causes bad breath thrive in an acidic oral environment.

Brushing your teeth with baking soda helps to neutralize excess acids found in the oral cavity.

halitosis. Avoid eating heavily processed food that contains cookies, cakes, sweet and ice cream.

Use mouthwash - some

mouthwash or oral rinses are effective at preventing bed breath, however you should never use alcohol based mouthwashes because the alcohol makes the mouth very dry which would actually make the problem worse.

Avoid drying medications - try not to take anti-depressants, pain reliever and antihistamine unless it is medically necessary. These cause chronic dry mouth.

Clean your mouth after eating - practicing consistent and thorough oral hygiene is an

Breathe through your nose instead of your mouth - try to address any snoring or sleep apnea issues that could be affecting your breath and causing dry mouth.

Stop smoking - studies has shown that smokers are at higher risk of developing periodontal disease.

Furthermore people who smoke may also engage in other habits that promote this condition such as drinking alcohol and suffering from chronic anxiety conditions that require exacerbating prescription medication.

Keep your mouth! Post by drinking plenty of water. your teeth at least twice a day, be sure to get a tooth brush with soft bristles any food and plague which can be used as fuel source by the anaerobic, sulfur producing bacteria that are at the root of these problem.

Take a dietary supplements - Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D and Vitamin B are effective at helping your body eliminate excess mucus and toxins naturally.