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are evidences that unless all the airlines in the country merge into one strong mega airline within the next seven years, the remaining local carriers operat-

ing domestic and regional routes may find it extremely difficult to operate further, due to stiff competition that will arise from the open skies initiatives currently gaining ground on the African continent.

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Buhari’s sudden return changes permutations on 2019 Presidency Continued from page 1 sives Congress (APC) presidential ticket in 2019.

The President had left Nigeria on May 7, 2017 for medical treatment in the United Kingdom while he transmitted a letter to the National Assembly, informing the lawmakers that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo would act as president, pending his return to the country.

But The Daily Times had exclusively reported on Wednesday that Buhari would return before August ending and he would also celebrate the Sallah festival with the Muslim faithful in Nigeria.

Confirming the newspaper’s story, the President arrived on Saturday after spending 103 days in London just as jubilations erupted in certain cities over his arrival.

But permutations and high wire politics have begun within the ruling APC in preparation for the 2019 general elections.

A prominent chieftain of the APC, who spoke under condition of anonymity, also confided in The Daily Times that Buhari’s appearance and his carriage have changed the dynamics of the tussle for the 2019 race.

The highly connected APC chieftain further said that the sudden arrival of the President has prompted the promoters of certain candidates to go back to the

drawing board in order to strategise, as he claimed that the tension in the APC is about 2019 race.

He said: “The spontaneous jubilations of supporters who displayed their support for the President within the short notice of his arrival is causing certain unease among some party chieftains who assumed that Buhari is no longer popular.

“But with what we saw on Saturday, the President is still enjoying support and we are definitely in for tight race in 2019.

“And the matter is not helped by the President’s body language. He has not discussed with anybody that he is running for 2019.

Each time we discussed party’s issues with the president, he is much concerned with three issuessecurity, economy and war against corruption. He is so passionate about these issues. I can confirm to you that the president is apolitical.

“Apart from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, all our leaders are interested in 2019 and I can tell you that so many meetings are ongoing with serious horse trading on who gets what.

My brother, it is all about interest and the president is keeping his joker to his chest. Maybe he will release some of his thoughts on national issues during his broadcast today (Monday).

“Please note that the tension in our party is about

whether Buhari is running or who will succeed him from the North. You know the President is entitled to maximum eight years under the 1999 Constitution (as amended). But some of our leaders have claimed that the president’s health status may prevent him from running in 2019.

“But that view can no longer be sustained with what happened on Saturday. The president has miraculously recovered and he will definitely do certain things because I know that he is full of surprises. “ On the number of people gunning for Buhari’s position, if the president declines to contest, the source

said that some candidates are working at the background as underdogs while alleging that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, are forerunners for the race.

He said: “It is an open secret that Atiku Abubakar is running again for the presidency in 2019. He has begun consultations and his political machinery is on the ground for the matter.

“Some of the Northern APC governors are rooting for one of their own, Governor Tambuwal in case Buhari is not running in 2019.

And the campaign is under-

way in some states.

“You will recall that Saraki withdrew for Buhari in 2015. So he is interested in presidency. You will notice that the Senate president is building bridges and attending important functions. It is an open secret that the Senate president is nursing a presidential ambition.”

The APC chieftain also disclosed why the hatred for the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, is so intense, saying that most of the political leaders would not want him to be in-charge as 2019 draws near.

According to him, Magu has serious dossiers on all the political leaders and politically exposed persons who are eyeing the coveted seat and other elective posts.

He said: “You know that Magu is stubborn when it comes to issue of compromise over the war against corruption. He will never bend and that is the problem. Every politician is afraid of his activities and the fact that he has dossiers on our leaders. That explains why the Senate refused to confirm him.

Incidentally, the President and the Vice President appreciate him and they are Continued on page 7

President Muhammadu Buhari stepping out of the aircraft that brought him at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on his arrival after medical vacation in United Kingdom… at the weekend.

NBS rating of judges as second highest bribe receivers unfounded - NJC

Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The National Judicial

Council (NJC) has said that rating of judges by the Report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) as the second highest receiver of bribes in the country is untrue,baseless and unfounded.

It said the report and the allegation should be disregarded by the general public because is “a figment of the Agencies’ imagination.”

This contained in a statement signed by Soji Oye, the Director Information NJC. He said that the attention of Nigerian Judiciary has been drawn to the said

report titled “Corruption in Nigeria; Bribery: public experience and response – 2017”, alleging that the Judiciary is the second highest receiver of bribes in the Country.

According to him, “the Judiciary finds the conclusion of the organizations not only subjective but speculative.” He maintained that “there is no denial of the fact that there are few bad eggs in the Judiciary, like in every other arm of Government; at the same time, there are many honest and hardworking Judicial Officers and Magistrates making the Judiciary and the country proud.”

“The question that should agitate the minds of the people is the criteria used by the UNODC and the NBS to measure the level of

bribe taking in the Judiciary to grade it as the second largest receiver of bribe.”

“For instance, what is the percentage of Judges caught receiving bribe out of a total number of One Thousand and Fifty-Nine Judges in both the Federal and State Judiciaries?

What is the percentage of Magistrates caught taking bribe from an estimated total number of Four Thousand (4,000) in the country?

How many Judges or Magistrates have been arrested and/or prosecuted and convicted of corruption till date to deduce such conclusions? One then wonders the criteria used by the organisations to arrive at the conclusion.

It noted that the Judiciary is the only arm of government that has been investi-

gating its Judicial Officers and dealt appropriately with those found guilty by dismissal or removal from office, subject to approval for such recommendation from the President or the Governor of a State as the case may be, and publish such in electronic and print media for the consumption of the public.

The statement said that members of the general public are also aware that the NJC has been recommending Judges found guilty of corrupt practices to the appropriate security agencies for prosecution.

“It is unfortunate that this orchestrated allegation is coming at a time the current Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Council, Hon. Justice Walter On-

noghen, GCON, is making frantic efforts to stamp out corruption, restructure the Judiciary and also give the Nigerian Legal System a new lease of life for the Rule of Law to take its firm roots in the Country.”

The statement urged “ the general public to disregard the aforestated allegation as it is untrue, baseless, unfounded and a

figment of the Agencies’ imagination.”

The statement said members of the public are encouraged to forward written Petitions against any Judicial Officer found soliciting or receiving bribes or otherwise engaging in conducts unbecoming of a Judicial Officer to the National Judicial Council for appropriate action.

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8 domestic airlines may collapse in next 5 years -Investigation Continued from page 1 cemented at the Yamoussoukro Declaration of 1988, in which many countries in Africa agreed to comply with the principles of air services liberalization.

With the deregulation of air services and promotion of regional air markets, making it open to transnational competition, it is expected that most airlines, especially, the weak ones, would finally collapse completely, going by these devel-

opments.

Although the implementation of Yamoussouko Declaration has fallen short over the years, but aviation experts have warned that once it comes into force, weak airlines have to give way for the stronger ones within the region. The declaration is expected to take full force within the next five to seven years.

Apart from liberalization of African airspace, it was gathered that most local airlines in the country are not

getting it right; and may not compete favourably with other airlines that are more equipped for regular flight operations.

For example, investigations have also shown that less than 20 out of the 47 registered airlines have good insurance policy, thereby further creating a big bottlenecks on their operational efficiency and contributions to the economy.

Further investigations indicate that airlines in Nigeria are not doing well

because, they have poor business plans, bad aircraft holding, operation of multiple aircraft types, poor maintenance philosophy, bad crew and aircraft management system.

“Why can’t four airlines merge and share their responsibilities. In the next five years, say maximum of seven years, if Nigerian domestic airlines do not merge, all of them are going to go under because they will not be able to compete due to open skies. That

Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (left) and his entourage, during the inspection tour of newly renovated bridge along Imesi-Ile/ Oke-Imesi Ekiti Road Osun State… at the weekend.

FG, States, LGs shared N2.8trn in 6 months –Reports Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Nigeria Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Sunday disclosed that the three tiers of government (federal, states and local governments) shared a whopping N2.788 trillion between January and June, 2017 even as N513 billion was spent on debt servicing.

NEITI also confirmed the Paris Club refund of N760.18 billion was released to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

According to a statement signed by its Director of Communications, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the report is contained in a Quarterly Review which focuses on disbursement from the Federation Accounts and Allocation Committee (FAAC).

The data for the review, according to Orji, was obtained from National Bu-

Ï N760.18bn released to states as Paris Club Refund Ï Debt profile on the rise Ï Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom top list

reau of Statistics (NBS), Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Federal Ministry of Finance and the Debt Management Office (DMO).

A breakdown of the data showed that out of $2.788 trillion disbursed in the first half of 2017, the Federal Government received N1.09 trillion, 36 state governments received N923 billion while N549.8 billion went to 774 local government councils.

Further breakdown shows a decline in revenue when compared with same period in 2016 despite the fact that total releases was N430.16 billion in January, N514 billion in February, N496.40 billion in March, N418.82 billion in April, N418.82 billion in May and N462.36 billion in June 2017.

“However, despite the 38% increase in disbursements in the first half of 2017 when compared with 2016, all the three tiers of government suffered significant revenue decline in terms of projected FAAC disbursement.

“Coupled with the low price of oil is the country’s difficulty in meeting the targeted/budgeted production rate of 2.2 million barrels per day. Production has consistently fallen below two million barrels per day since March 2016. Thus the double “whammy” of low oil prices and lower production that hit the country since 2014 has remained” the NEITI Quarterly Review observed.

According to economic projections, the expected FAAC disbursement was N4.7 trillion, but the actual

was N2.788trillion, representing a shortfall of over 40.67%.

The review noted that “the volatility nature of disbursements to all tiers of government in the first half of 2017 would suggest difficulty in implementing budgets at Federal, State and Local government levels. The volatility in revenue inflows will adversely affect planning and expenditure of government and thus likely hamper efforts at stimulating growth and development”.

It further revealed that a total of N513 billion was spent on debt servicing by the three tiers in the first quarter of 2017.

“This was against the N1.276 trillion disbursements in the first quarter.

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calls for merger and strong fronts”.

“Nigerian airlines are not making it because, they have poor business plans; Apart from Air Peace, their aircraft holding cannot sustain their flight schedules.

Another challenge they have is the operation of different aircraft types, which calls for extra expenses since they will now require huge funds to maintain them. The longest flight in Nigeria is perhaps, LagosMaiduguri route, which is about two and half hours; A 737 is good for such regional operation, but you find some of the airlines going for bigger aircraft to move from point A to B”, the industry source added.

In addition, it was also gathered that most airline’s Chief Executive Officers have poor corporate governance in running their airlines, a factor, it was gathered, further endangers smooth operations.

“Some of the chief executives are not sincere to themselves. They exhibit poor corporate governance, as they pay foreign pilots differently and indigenous pilots differently. They are involved in what I call corporate fraud; and some of them cart away about 20 per cent of each money their airlines make in a month,” the source hinted.

On the way forward for the domestic airlines, the source pointed out that streamlining of aircraft holding and proposing a realistic business plan to be vetted by Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) experts, would be a way out of the operational crises.

The source stated further that, “To maintain their aircraft efficiently, these airlines have to merge so as to increase their aircraft holdings. They must also run their operations with at least seven aircraft. 25 per cent of the aircraft should be reserved. The practice is that if you have 20 airplane, four should be on reserve, while the other 16 should be scheduled so as to get backup when anything happens.

In aviation forums, we were told that any good management system must have 15 per cent aircraft holding visibility and 20 per cent reserve”.

On the much debated five per cent Ticket Sales Charges, the source hinted that airlines are not supposed to belabor themselves with the issue, emphasizing that the proceeds are from passengers and not the airlines.

“They should stop complaining of five per cent

TSC. They should lay emphasis on Value Added Tax (VAT) instead of five per cent TSC. It is five per cent, VAT Airlines should tell government to remove from them because government has removed five per cent from other means of transportation. That is something they should fight for. The five per cent VAT should be removed from TSC. Then if TSC costs N20, 000; 10 per cent of that N20, 000 goes to VAT and NCAA. So if they remove five per cent VAT, that is the money they are saving already and it will reduce the cost of tickets”, the impeccable source noted.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Sabre Travel Network, West Africa, Mr. Gbenga Olowo had continuously advocated for a bigger or a mega airline that would emerge as a flag carrier and not necessarily a national carrier.

According to Olowo, there was no reason Nigeria cannot call the airlines together and find a ways and means to make them strong.

“If I have my way, I will merge all of them into one without killing their individual identity. The total aircraft for Nigerian airlines today is less than thirty.

South African airways has 53 aircraft, Ethiopian airline has close to 100. We can bring our airlines together and do a very robust schedule for all their airlines put together,” Olowo said.

For Comrade Abdulrasaq Saidu, Secretary General, Nigerian Aviation Professionals Association (NAPA), airline’s merger would be the only solution for the survival of the domestic airlines in the country.

According to Saidu, poor management of airline by owners as a result of nonchalant attitude remained their greatest challenge; coupled with the inability of the regulating body- the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority- to play its role as a regulatory agency, further compounded the situation.

He said,”If you go to NCAA, you will see the number of airlines registered without operating.

Where are they are using their AOCs, NCAA must wake up from slumber and do the needful. NCAA registered airlines, but it does not monitor them effectively.”

He said that for airlines to break even, that they must become a national carrier, while funds from the Bilateral Air Service Agreement should be injected into the system.

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Buhari’s sudden return changes permutations on 2019 Presidency Continued from page 5 supporting him. To people like us who are politicians, the fear of Magu is the beginning of wisdom because he can cause certain upset in his disclosures of certain activities as 2019 is around the corner.”

According to him, the role Magu over alleged exposure of politicians and their past records is the reason why he is not a favourite of many politicians.

The Daily Times recalls that the recent shunning of the monthly consultative meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and its governors on the platform of “Progressives Governors Forum” (PGF) is a pointer that all is not well with the APC. The meeting scheduled to hold on Wednesday was suspended as the gover-

nors failed to turn up. According to a source at the party headquarters, the non-attendance of the governors at the meeting was attributed to in-house crisis rocking the party at all levels.

The meeting which was scheduled for 2pm could not hold as only two governors out of the 24 Progressive Governors Forum members were at the party secretariat in Abuja coming in several hours behind schedule as the party leadership were kept waiting.

After several hours of waiting, it dawned on the party leaders that the governors were not coming, hence the meeting was called off.

The Daily Times gathered that the recent ward congresses held in Kano and Kogi states which ended in controversy were said to have annoyed the gover-

nors against the positions taken by the Chief John Oyegun-led NWC. A source at the party secretariat told our reporter that “this suspension is an indication of in-house crisis rocking the party both at Federal, States and the Local levels as all seems not well with the party especially since the court judgment in favour of the Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)”.

Two governors, including Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar and Deputy Governor of Edo State, Hon. Philip Shuaibu, had arrived for the meeting before the meeting was announced to have been cancelled.

The meeting would have been the fifth in the series of the monthly meeting of the APC National Working

Committee and the governors since inception in April, 2017.

At the beginning of the meeting, the party had stated that it was in preparation for 2019 general election and also using the meeting to address issues bothering on financing of the party and its non-elective National Convention.

Briefing journalists after the last month meeting, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said “the party had expanded the meeting to include APC principal officers at the National Assembly”.

The suspended meeting would have been the first to be attended by the APC principal officers of the National Assembly.

Giving reasons for the cancellation, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdul-

lahi, said the meeting could not hold because of another meeting scheduled between the governors and the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo.

It is instructive to note that the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu had reportedly stated that the President is healthy enough to run for the 2019 race.

Shehu was further quoted as saying that, “The President is good enough to continue in 2019” but the President’s reelection is not the issue at the moment.

“The main issue is for the President come back home in full health and resumes office. It is left for Nigerians to decide. I know the decision is with the people. But President Muhammadu Buhari is good enough to continue.”

A chieftain of the APC

and former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, also stated in one of the national newspapers on Sunday that the party must avoid imposition of candidates.

According to Osoba, the development is capable of thwarting the APC’s chances of winning the 2019 general elections.

He said, “I have been preaching among our party leaders that the only way to win an election is not by imposition. Take for example, in Ogun State; the endorsement of a particular candidate is dangerous for us.

“Another mistake was, along the line, the party was handed over to the governors. I have no objection to governors being leaders of the party; but any governor who says that ‘I am the alpha and omega’, should know that he has a tenure.”

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This means that debt servicing took up 40.27% of FAAC disbursement for the first quarter of this year.

“The figure reveals that debt servicing as proportion of total FAAC allocations is generally higher in the first quarter of the year, after which it falls to lower levels. Based on this, the figure of 40.27% observed in the first quarter of 2017 might be an upper threshold and it would thus be expected that this figure will be lower for the remaining quarters of the year”, the Report stated.

On the nation’s actual debt status, the report revealed that DMO is yet to provide data on the figure for the second quarter of 2017, but NEITI is worried

that the nation’s debt in relation to revenues raises some concerns and “appears to have reached critical levels”.

The report showed that domestic debt servicing gulped 90% of total debt at the expense of foreign debt servicing, stressing that domestic debt servicing consistently outstrips external debt servicing.

“In the first quarter of 2015, domestic debt servicing made up over 93% of total debt servicing.

This figure did not change much by the first quarter of 2017 as domestic debt servicing was over 92% of total debt servicing” stated the report.

The review which also examined the details of the Paris Club refund con-

firmed that N760.18 billion was released to the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.

The review showed that the refund were made in two tranches with Rivers state receiving the highest share of N44.93 billion followed by Delta with N37.61billion and Akwa Ibom N35.98 billion while Bayelsa got N34.9 billion and Kano N31.74 billion.

The Federal Capital Territory received the lowest amount of N2.05 billion.

The Review emphacized that “the Federal Ministry of Finance stressed that the Paris Club releases should be used largely by the States for the payment of workers’ salaries, welfare, and pensions which may have been pending since 2014”.

On the financial status of other government agencies, the report confirmed that “NNPC has completed the refund of N450 billion owed the Federation Account, as a result of portions of domestic crude receipts withheld by the Corporation from November 2004”.

The refund was as a result of diligent implementation of a re-payment schedule worked out between NNPC and FAAC. “From the NNPC debt refund which commenced since 2011, a total of N206.242 billion was paid to the Federal Government, N151.446 billion was paid to the 36 States and FCT while the 774 local governments collectively received N92.311 billion” the report stated.

Lagos as govt condoles with victims’ families ÏÏÏ The Lagos state govern-

ment on Sunday confirmed the death of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred at the weekend in Ilashe area of the state.

In a statement issued by the Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr.

Abisola Kamson, the state government attributed the unfortunate mishap to overloading of passengers on a Banana Boat and operation of illegal jetty.

Kamson said four victims of the mishap who were rescued are already receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, while search and rescue operation was still on-going.

While commiserating with the families of those that lost their loved ones, the state government said the mishap had again brought to the fore the need for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to respect the recent verdict of the Court of Appeal which upheld the powers of the state government to control its intra-inland waterways.

Going into details of the mishap, Kamson said: “An unfortunate incident occurred at Ilashe today,Sunday August 20 (yesterday) arising from

overloading of passengers on a Banana boat taking off from an illegal Jetty which has become a perennial issue of the Lagos State Government to rid our Waterfront areas of illegal operators.

“We sympathize with the families of the deceased as 12 lives were lost in the mishap and four people receiving treatment in the hospital.

“The LASWA rescue team has been on ground and search is still on-going.

This brings to fore again the need for NIWA to allow the judgment of the Appeal Court granting Lagos Control of her waterways to take effect without hindrance.

“It is a matter for regret that ever since the judgment was pronounced, NIWA has ejected all State Water Guards monitoring standards from all federal owned jetties. In spite of this, the government of Lagos state aligns to the safety of citizens on the waterways. All Lagosians are enjoined to wear standard life jackets at all times on our Waterways,” Kamson said.

Besides, the LASWA boss urged boat operators and other stakeholders in the inland waterways sector to adhere strictly to safety standards at all times.

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PDP reiterates support for restructuring Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Peoples Democratic

Party (PDP) has reiterated its support for the restructuring of the system of governance in the country to ensure more functional and efficient governance at all tiers of government.

The party has therefore urged opinion leaders and thought leaders around the country to participate in the process in the best interest of our country and its people.

The PDP, in a statement on Sunday by its national publicity secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, however declared that the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, has nothing more to offer Nigeria and Nigerians.

The governing party, PDP pointed out, only resorts to unbridled propaganda as a ploy to deceive Nigerians and distract them from the topical issues upon which they are required to assess APC’s performance in office.

The opposition party advised that Nigerians should never take the APC for their word, saying that it is a Party that was built and is still be-

ing sustained by propaganda, which, making empty promises is their stock in trade.

The PDP statement reads, “We have read the statement credited to the national publicity secretary of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Bolaji Ojo-Abdullahi, in which he said that our Party – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – has never been and is not interested in restructuring with amusement.

“This sudden resurrection of the ruling party’s interest in ‘restructuring’ after several months of denial by the chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun, Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, some governors elected on the Platform of the Party and other senior Party officials that the APC did not promise restructuring in its manifesto and during the campaigns in 2015 is the Latest in a series of deceitful ploys designed and being implemented by the Party to hoodwink Nigerians ahead of the 2019 General Elections. “ As the Word implies, restructuring is a process of rearrangement, re-organization or re-formation of the Manner or Way in which something (in

this case governance) is done.

As used in the Nigeria political lexicon, restructuring refers to the Modification of the System of governance to guarantee the Socio-economic and political growth and development of the Nigerian people.

“It is imperative to inform Nigerians that our party is not against the restructuring of the system of governance in the country in a manner that places Nigeria firmly on the path of growth, development and prosperity.

“Indeed, our Party’s commitment to constantly seeking solutions to the Challenges confronting the Nation caused us to amend our party’s constitution to include the equitable devolution (decentralization) of power for greater functionality, national integration and rapid economic and social reconstruction, amongst other things.

“Examples can be found in Preamble 2(b) and (e), Section 7(b) and (f), and many more provisions of our party constitution.

“It is against the Backdrop of our Party’s commitment to restructuring the system of socio-political governance in Nigeria for better func-

tionality and efficiency that the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan summoned a National Conference to recommend amendments to the Nigerian constitution.

“This Conference submitted a report with several proposed amendments to the Constitution which the APC led federal government has refused to implement more than two years later.

“It is imperative to point out that APC was the only political party which refused to attend the National Conference in 2014. It is also imperative to point out that APC’s refusal to participate at the Conference was predicated on a narrow and selfish interest.

“Further evidence of our commitment to the Restructuring of the Country is provided in a statement to newsmen by the National Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, CON, on June 22, 2017.

“In light of the above, we reiterate our support for the Restructuring of the System of Governance in the Country to ensure more functional and efficient governance at all tiers of government.

Residents petition LAMATA, LASEPA over pollution from Strabic construction coy

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Residents of Olaiya Close located at Williams Layout Estate, Akowonjo area of Lagos state have petitioned both the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) over noise pollution perpetrated by Strabic Construction Limited located in the area.

In a separate letter addressed to LASEPA and LAMATA and on July 28 and May 26th, 2017 respectively, the residents association complained that there are ongoing business activities being spearheaded by Strabic Construction Limited in their area, adding that if it is unchecked, their safety and health would not be guaranteed.

These activities according to the residents include: high degree of fabrication works, high degree of welding and smouldering and demolition and construction works such as removal and replacements of walls and rooftops.

Emphasising that most of these activities take place at both day and night almost every weekends, the residents stated “for some time now, the conducts of this company are depriving us of

basic requirements of life, including: daily stipulated rest and sleep and quiet serene and conducive environment devoid of nuisance; thus we end up closing our windows to ward-off noise nuisance and avoid the sight of naked workers notably men displaying their private parts when bathing indiscriminately and openly within the premises”.

Other dangerous effects of the pollution coming from the Strabic Construction Company, according to the residents are insomnia, cardiorespiratory infections, stress, restlessness and other sicknesses that may arise due to lack of sleep.

The residents association therefore appeals to LASEPA and LAMATA as a regulatory agency with the mandate of protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of Lagos State citizens to ensure the relocation of the day and night welding and heavy fabrication works of Strabic Construction Limited at under Bridge Bus Stop.

It also appeals for the construction and relocation of restroom for its workers to the frontal part of their building so as to eradicate the nuisance caused by loud noise from music, gisting and smoking both day and night.

Katsina agog as President Buhari returns back to the country Segun Olaniyan, Katsina & Saka Bolaji, Minna

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A cross-section of officers, during a roundtable discussion with the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal SadiqueAbubakar in Borno State… recently.

Kogi govt embarks on census of victims of strange disease

Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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state government said it is yet to ascertain the casualty toll of the victims of the “strange disease” that has afflicted residents of parts of Yagba West local government.

The government has therefore ordered further investigation so to come up with the actual number of people that died as a result of the mysterious disease.

Last week, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Saka Haruna, disclosed to newsmen that about 62 people died following

the outbreak of a “strange “disease that has claimed scores of lives.

But in a twist, the commissioner dispelled the news of 62 people said to have been killed by the alleged strange ailment in Yagba West local government area of the state saying it was the initial information given by the Fulani leader in the villages.

He further disclosed that the epidemic started six weeks ago at Okunran, Okoloke and Isanlu-Esa all in the local government.

According to the commissioner, the disease was not a

case of Lassa fever as laboratory tests carried out on the patients by medical experts drafted to the community proved negative.

He further explained that out of the 39 patients evacuated from the villages to the Specialist Hospital in Lokoja, only six were admitted as a result of vomiting and stooling, adding that the patients were responding to treatment.

He stated: “Honestly, we have decided to carry out the ideal findings, so that we can come up with the actual figure of deaths.

“We will investigate and trace the dead people to the grave yard and come up with the correct figure.

“We want to assure the general public that government is doing all that is humanly possible to stay on top of the situation and forestall further loss of lives. We will continue to inform the public as the investigation progresses.”

Also speaking, the State’s Epidemiologist, Dr. Francis Akpa, said anytime there was an outbreak of disease, the first thing to do was to find out where the patients went to and carry out tests on them.

As Nigerians jubilate over the safe return of President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state has congratulated and commended Nigerians for their steadfastness in prayers and support for the president.

In a statement made available to newsmen and signed by the Senior Special Assistant Media, Abdu Labaran, the governor thanked God for bringing the president back to Nigeria hale and hearty.

“God has answered the prayers of Nigerians and friends of Nigerians across the globe by healing and returning President Buhari home in better health”, it added.

According to the ststement, Governor Massri was “particularly thankful to and appreciative of Katsina State citizens, Muslim and Christians alike, for never relenting in their prayers, in Mosques and Churches, for the quick recovery of the President”.

The Governor disclosed that a week ago he had spoken with the President and had requested him to express his

sincere appreciation to Nigerians for their prayers and moral support.

Describing Nigerians as “wonderful people who have a very high degree of patriotism”, the Katsina State Governor urged for continued prayers to the nation and its leaders.

In a related development, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in katsina has on Sunday held a rally in support of the return of President Muhammadu Buhari after his long sojourn in the UK. Speaking at the event held at the Government house katsina, the chairman of the civil society organisations, Bishir Usman Ruwan-Godiya urged the state to replicate the anti corruption measures put in place by President Buhari.

Ruwan-Godiya who extol the virtues of the President, said the CSO’s would continue to support the policies and programmes of the administration both at the federal and state levels meant to better the lots in the country.

Responding, Governor Aminu Bello Masari assured that the state would soon put machineries in place to domesticate the public procurement act and fiscal responsibility commission in the state to entrench good governance and fight corruption.

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Return vehicles or face prosecution, new speaker tells impeached dep speaker Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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The Edo State House of Assembly has issued a 2-day ultimatum to the former Deputy Speaker of the House, Mrs. Elizabeth Ativie, to return the official vehicles in her possession to the House or face legal action.

In a letter addressed to the counsel to the former Deputy Speaker, Olayiwola Afolabi & Co, which was in response to an earlier letter written to the Speaker of the House, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, by the former deputy speaker, it declared that her claim that the SUV was given to her by the former governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, was untrue as there was no evidence to show that the

former governor and the leadership of the House took such a decision.

The letter, signed by the Clerk of the House, Mr. James Omoataman, pointed out that the leadership of the House had screened the letter which according to the former Deputy Speaker was issued to her by the former governor, as evidence that the vehicles were given to her, but “we have compared the signature of the esteem former governor on the said letter and it is not genuine and we hope your client is aware of the consequences of parading such document.

“As your client will recall, the said vehicles were purchased for the use of the office of the Speaker when your client occupied the office. Consequently, when she

became the Deputy Speaker, the official vehicles were left with her office whilst alternative arrangement was made for the office of the Speaker.

“Despite the clarity of the above, your client deliberately skewed the words used in the purported letter from the former governor claiming that the former governor wrote to say the vehicles were given to her, which is far from the truth.

“Further, the original documents of the vehicles are still in the possession of the House of Assembly till date which means that title to the vehicles were never transferred or intended to be transferred to your client contrary to your client’s assertions.

“Accordingly, I hereby reiterate my instruction and demand your client’s immediate return of the vehicles attached to the office of the Deputy Speaker which are still in her possession. Finally, if your client maintains that she indeed sold one of the vehicles, then we expects that your client will furnish us with the details of sales.

It warned further that “the House expects to receive all the said vehicles or the vehicles that have not been sold, together with the details of the alleged sale of the Lexus jeep as enumerated not later than 2 days from the date of receipt of this letter. Failure to do so will attract the necessary legal action, both civil and criminal against your client.”

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Kogi govt demolishes illegal structures Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

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Determined to instill sanity and enforce environmental law, Kogi State Town Planning and Development Board, has commenced the demolition of illegal structures obstructing water channels and access roads in Lokoja the state capital.

Acting General Manager of the state Town Planning and Development Board (TPDB) Isah Aliyu disclosed this at the commencement of the exercise in Lokoja last week Aliyu said the move was to ensure free flow of water through drainages and canals as well as enhance traffic flow on major roads in the state.

He said the move had become necessary in view of the increasing gridlock in Lokoja township roads especially, Ganaja Road which he noted, had led to avoidable auto crashes and difficult vehicular movement.

One of such structures obstructing structures in Phase II area of Lokoja was completely pulled down by the board after several warnings

to the landlord, he said.

Aliyu stressed that government was poised to bring relief to motorists by ensuring smooth flow of traffic across the major roads in the state adding that it would be unfair for an individual to use his structure to obstruct and add pressure on the roads.

The Acting General Manager however appealed to the people to be law abiding while reiterating the need for them to get the necessary approval from the board before erecting structures.

Aliyu warned that failure of landlords to obtain necessary approvals before embarking on development of structures would lead to the demolition of such structures.

A community leader who pleaded anonymity, said that they had made several efforts to persuade the owner of one of such structures from continuing with his project, “but all pleas fell on deaf ears.”

He further applauded the prompt action of the board, stressing that it was a welcome development that would further sensitize the public on the dangers of such activities.

FAA begins IASA audit on Nigeria today Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

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Cross-section of President Muhammadu Buhari’s supporters along the Airport Road, Abuja… at the weekend. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Restructuring: Baraje suggests way forward Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, has called on the federal government to study the various reports on constitutional amendment in the country in order to arrive at a suitable solution to the growing call for restructuring and power devolution in the country.

He also expressed delight over the safe return of President Muhammad Buhari to Nigeria from London where he had gone on medical vacation.

Baraje, who served as National Secretary and Chairman of the People’s Demo-

cratic Party (PDP) at various times before decamping to the APC along with the PDP group, said if the recommendations of the various constitutional conferences were adopted it would resolve the current challenges that have led to agitation for restructuring.

The APC chieftain who made these observations in a chat with newsmen at the graduation of the 2017 set of students from his Baraje Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies in Ilorin, Kwara state, said having been a participant at the 2005 conference, he was sure that the solution to the agitation already exists.

According to Baraje, each

conference normally adopt from the series of recommendations of previous ones in order to arrive at their own, hence most of the recommendations are always similar.

He said:”Even before I joined politics, I have always believed in the devolution of power but you see the way some of our colleagues in politics have been using it to confuse the people to suit their purpose and that is why we must commend the National Assembly who kept telling us that they need to get clarification and support from their various constituencies on the matter. I spoke with at least nine different senators when the matter

came up and individually they told me they needed to talk with their people.”

On the forthcoming local government election in Kwara state, Baraje asked members of the APC to cooperate with the political structure in the state to repeat its winning formula.

He, however, declined questions on his possible gubernatorial ambition, saying it is only the party structure that would make the decision at the right time.

He noted that it would be difficult to stop those agitating for his emergence since such agitation will also eventually assist the system in the state to make the right choice eventually.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will today commence an assessment visit to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) where they will be looking at the regulatory body’s capability to enact and enforce regulations in accordance with eight critical elements.

A four-member team from the FAA have arrived Nigeria to conduct the audit which will take place from taday, 21st – 25th August, 2017.

The members of the team are Team leader, Louis A. Alvarez, Operation specialist, L.P.Vanstory; Airworthiness Specialist, Benjamin Garrido, and Attorney Jeffrey Klang.

The FAA officials will assess the State’s aviation law, regulations and oversight capability in accordance with the eight critical elements as defined in ICAO 9734.

Under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program, the FAA determines whether another country’s oversight of its air carriers that operate, or seek to operate, into the U.S., or codeshare with a U.S. air

carrier, complies with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

IASA assessments determine compliance with these international Standards by focusing on the eight critical elements of an effective aviation safety oversight authority specified in ICAO Document 9734, Safety Oversight Manual.

The eight critical elements include (I) primary aviation legislation; (ii)specific operating regulations; (iii)State civil aviation system and safety oversight functions; (iv.) technical personnel qualification and training; (v.) technical guidance, tools and the provision of safety critical information; (vi.) licensing, certification, authorization, and approval obligations; (vii.) surveillance obligations; and (viii.)resolution of safety concerns.

In addition, during the assessment, the team will need to visit the facilities of an Airline Operators Certificate (AOC) holder. They will look at the operations and maintenance organisations.

At the end of the assessment there will be a debriefing session at the headquarters of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

10 News Single mother defrauds business partner of N7m Joy Anyim

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, August 21, 2017

Ex-MOSOP president drags FG to court over collapsed East-West Road Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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tified as Gladys Assah-Asor, has been arrested by the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defrauding her business partner, Nkiruka Okon, of N7 million.

The 35 year old graduate from Cross-River State who lives at 33b Silifatu Abioye Street, Ogba, Oke-Ira, works as a network marketer for a popular product based in Ikeja.

The suspect confessed to the crime during an interrogation by the RRS Decoy Team after her friend and business partner, Ms Okon, made a report of fraud against the suspect before her arrest.

She disclosed to investigators to have used proceeds from the fraud to open a catering shop business, bought a car, travelled out on vacations and got a suitable apartment for her family.

Assah-Asor in her words said, “I met Okon in PortHarcourt in 2008 where she worked as a banker with a commercial bank. We were just friends as at then.

“But later in 2015, I marketed a product to her known as Healthy Halogen Oven, a product imported into Nigeria by a networking marketing company, Avenues to Wealth. As a network marketer and a partner to the company, my duty is to bring potential customers and partners into the business for a win - win profit making both for the customer and myself.

“I told Okon about the Healthy Oven which was one of the products of Avenues to Wealth sold for N12,000 at company price. We agreed to partner in buying large quantity of the product, myself and Okon would put together the financial capital while I do the marketing and transportation of the product to the customers”.

On the other hand, Okon said “I got interested in the healthy oven marketing business and decided to go into partnership with Gladys, whom I have known since when I was residing in PortHarcourt.

“We agreed to buy about 410 units of the oven from the company where one sells for N12,000n and agreed to sell at the rate of N20,000. I made a deposit of N4,500,000 to Gladys account on the agreement that after sales I would be collecting back N7.5m plus the profit but she refused to stick to the plans as agreed in our memorandum of understanding.

president of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP), Mr. Ledum Mitee, has instituted a legal action against the Federal Government of Nigeria for the deplorable state and continued neglect of the Eleme-Onne axis of the East/West Road, Rivers state.

Mr. Mitee who is a Port Harcourt-based legal luminary, said he was constrained to take the legal action against the Federal Government because of the gross neglect of the road, violation of his fundamental human rights, and for allegedly being responsible for the attendant carnage on the road.

A press statement signed

by Mr. Mitee and made available to the press on Sunday, read: “In a five paragraph

affidavit pursuant to order II, rules I and 3 of the fundamental rights (enforcement procedure) rules 2009 and sections 40, 41 (1) and 42 (1) (B) of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria, Mr. Mitee, a legal practitioner is suing the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on behalf of himself and as representing the interest of indigenes, residents and communities of Eleme, Ogoni, Okrika, Ogo-Bolo, Opobo, Andoni and Akwa Ibom State including other commuters of the Port Harcourt-Onne Junction section of the East/West Road.”

The former MOSOP President filed the motion on notice for an order for the enforcement of his fundamental human rights in Suit No: FHC/PH/FHR/158/2017 on August 18, 2017.

According to Mr. Mitee,

who is also a human and environmental rights activist and a United Nations’ adopted defender of human rights, “the action and, or inaction of the federal government in failing to reconstruct or putting the affected area of the East/West Road in good condition violated his constitutional rights to freedom of movement and association.

He insisted that what he described as the death trap to which the Eleme-Onne Junction section of the East/West Road has been turned into was occasioned “by the insufficient provision of resources by the federal government to complete the section of the road and the imbalance in allocation and disbursement of funds and resources by the concerned agencies of government across the country for similar road projects.”

He is, therefore, demand-

ing that the federal government be directed forthwith to complete or fund the completion of the axis of the East/West Road from Eleme Junction on Aba Port Harcourt expressway by providing adequate funds and resources to effectively repair, fix, and put to good commutable state the collapsed parts of the ElemeOnne Junction section of the East/West Road.

According to the statement, the grounds on which Mr. Mitee was holding the federal government to account among others, included the fact that he could no longer practice his profession in the courts in Eleme and Bori, Ogoni, all in Rivers State due to the sorry state of the portion of the road leading to loss of income, and could no longer travel to his village to associate with his family members and attend to their needs at home.

President, Rotary Club of Naraguta Jos, Theresa Eyetan (left), presenting some wheelchairs to the physical challenge children, during her installation ceremony in Jos… recently.

Lalong to prosecute Jang if indicted by judicial commission -Attorney General

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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The immediate past governor of Plateau state and Senator representing Plateau North constituency at the National Assembly, Jonah Jang, may face prosecution if the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) recently submitted to Governor Simon Lalong by the Commission has any indictable information against the former’s administration from May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2015, the state Attorney General, Hon. Jonathan Mafuyau, has said.

Lalong had in August 2016, inaugurated a commission of inquiry headed by Justice Stephen

Adah, to dig into the activities of Jang’s administration, however, the commission in December 2016, completed its assignment and submitted reports to Lalong, who promised to release and implement a white paper on it.

The development spurred Jang to file a suit seeking an injunction to restrain Lalong from releasing the white paper, but consequently, Jang lost the suit for lack of merit.

Speaking to our correspondent at the weekend, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said Lalong can now go ahead to release the much waited white paper on the findings of the Judicial Commission of

Inquiry.

His words, “with the ruling of the court on the matter, the state government is now at liberty to release the white paper in fulfillment of its promise to the people of the state.

“We will come up with a position on the findings of the JCI, meaning that we must come up with a ‘white paper’ and if the findings indicts the former Governor, government will not hesitate to prosecute him.

“We will not be hasty in our decision, but will devote time to study the report now before us and then come up with the most appropriate decision on this matter; yes, we know the people’s expectation at this point,

but we must also weigh our decisions on the provisions of our criminal laws and if there are areas where persons ought to be prosecuted we will have no hesitation in prosecuting them and those that need to go through the civil process, to refund whatever that is refundable to government.

“You can agree with us that this government, from the beginning, took time to appeal to the previous administration to return all that has been carted away from the state’s treasury, even before the JCI was set up, but they took us for granted and now we have followed the legal procedure to get to justice”, he said.

Anambra Police arrest 22 teenage cultists Alphonsus Nweze, Awka The Anti-Cultist Squad of the Anambra state police command has arrested 22 cult teenagers in the state during their initiation ceremony.

The Commander of the squad, Mr. Christopher Bassey, who stated this during an interview with newsmen, said the teenagers were arrested at Ajalli, Orumba North local government area of the state during their initiation.

He said his men burst into the initiation ground two weeks ago and arrested them but unfortunately the kingpins who were initiating them into the fraternity, Junior Vikings Club (JVC) escaped.

He said the suspects who came from outside the state, escaped with their locally made pistols but the squard recovered cutlasses, axes, and regalia among others.

Bassey appealed to the public to give the Squad necessary information that will lead to the arrest of these cultists.

He lamented the spate of cultism in the society, especially among teenagers, saying that his men arrest them on daily basis.

The Commander attributed the increase in the activities of cultists to the coming Governorship election in the state but assured that they were equal to the task.

Bassey however assured that in handling the suspects, they do not torture them in the process of interrogation, rather he painstakingly personally interview those arrested to find out their level of involvement and charge to court those who have overwhelm evidence against them and counsel under aged ones.

He said their efforts to rout cultism in various areas and communities in the state have started producing results as communities are now keying into campaign against cultism and all forms of vices.

Recently, the police officer said, the Ogidi community youths in Idemili North local government area of the state matched around the town against cultism.

Ajalli community, he said, has joined in the campaign against cultism, an exercise, he said, his unit was involved. Bassey said he expects more communities in the State to join and these were as a result of their commitment to fight cultism and crime in the State to a halt.

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Nigerians are tired of recycled, old, weak politicians –Owolabi What is your assessment of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration so far?

When these questions are asked, I have repeatedly maintained same attitude and approach; to me, time of the greatest calamity in human history, have always been product of the best minds. The problem we have in Nigeria is that we forget what the philosopher said that ‘great minds discuss important ideas and average minds only discuss events while the weak discuss people.’ When we are talking about this government, the one before it or the one that will come in the future, we tend to forget that a government is the reflection of the society; no government can perform better than the ability of the components of the society.

The difference between followers and leaders is that leaders think and talk about solutions while followers only talk about problems, but the problem that we have is that there is character deficit in Nigeria, not only in terms of the leaders, but also of the followers to the extent that they are now so corrupt that they are now looking for thieves, armed robbers and the most corrupt elements as people that they will vote for because they will buy them.

So, in such a situation where character deficit is total in the society, it’s embarrassing to me the type of people we see as honorables, politicians who are completely devoid of moral integrity, honesty and character.

In fact, many of the politicians tell me not to bring my professional integrity here and they say that in politics you must lie, but I have consistently told them that I will never lie. The point I am trying to make here is that there is no magic this government, the last one or the future will perform without the transformation and change of attitude of the followership.

Having said this, I will like to say that it is the job of the leaders to put in place a mechanism to change the attitude of the people voluntarily and not by coercion as we are doing in Nigeria. It has to be a deliberate effort to use knowledge and wisdom to transform the minds of the people and that is not a rocket science, it can be done.

Is this present government using coercion, rather than wisdom and intelligence to govern the Nigerian people?

What I am saying is that the government we inherited; civil and military regimes have been indoctrinated in that negative culture of command and control leadership. That is what we have in the military system and we are supposed to be a democratic country and democracy is the government of the people, for the people and by the people themselves.

It is a team approach, but here, we have been indoctrinated to believe that there is a magician who will come and solve a problem that is for all of us to solve. So, we are all guilty of the present situation. People who are always abusing authorities and who think they are not part of the problem, they are the disaster waiting to happen. This is a collective problem and we are going to solve it collectively, but it requires a leader who understands the human needs, body, psyche and we should have the knowledge to help the people, but here in Nigeria, we are recycling people who are motivated by passion to capture power by any means even when they cannot even remember what that power is supposed to be used for, this is why we are in this mess today.

Leadership should start from within us,

Dr Makounjola Owolabi, an aviator, medical practitioner, retired Airforce officer and a politician, wants Nigerians to stop voting politicians he calls ‘third eleven’. In this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, he speaks on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, his Ekiti 2018 ambition, ethnic agitations and tribalism. but we need to put it into effect.

DR. OWOLABI

you make up your mind, you are convinced of what you want to do, you have faith in God, faith in your ability that it is possible together.

There are several ethnic agitators across the country, demanding for restructuring, how do you think we can move forward as a nation?

The problem of restructuring and others as I reason is that we are a country manufacturing answers and forgetting the questions.

That is why it has taken us 18 years to have a nation. A reasonable people and country would have sat down to look at the mechanism, structures and modalities. That would have been number one over 60 years ago, but here we are today, we are still doing trial and error. Restructuring is a disaster that has come because of our mode of our attitude in Nigeria and operation. I served in the Nigerian Air Force, I lived in Kaduna for over 40 years and three out of four of my children were born in Kaduna. When it came to politics to get an ordinary party card, despite my years there, I was reminded that I was not a son of the soil; I had to come to Ekiti State to have a party card.

We don’t have a country form based on patriotism. Chapter 2 of the Nigeria Constitution actually made it very clear what should

be done, but we are not doing it. If we can make Chapter 2 justiciable, we would all be Nigerians first before you remember where you came from. An American is an American before he remembers he’s from Texas or Dallas. The disaster we have in Nigeria is that we didn’t form nationality citizenship whereby you are first of all a Nigerian before you remember your tribe. It is that disaster that is still hunting us till date. How come that my children who didn’t grow up in Ekiti, but grew up in Kaduna, cannot have same rights as others in that state? Our systems are designed in such a way that even when they were going to Armed Forces Primary School, to even get that form filled, I needed to first get a local government of my state of origin and by the way, I was born in Ile-Ife. But, these very derelicts leaders who are doing these would get their own wives travel to London, New York, deliver there and claim all the rights of those countries and yet here, we cannot do that. This is what has led us to where we are, where people have the guts to be calling other Nigerians by their tribes. It is because all of us have not first of all formed a nation where we have a common citizenship that we are Nigerians. The only exception is maybe when we are playing football.

We should be a Nigerian first and that is what Chapter 2 of the Nigerian constitution says,

How far have you gone with your desire to rule Ekiti State?

I am not one of those who wait to be drafted because that is not leadership, I believe that by Almighty God’s privilege for the past 40 years, I have been fully trained, prepared with the wisdom and the knowledge necessary to serve any group of people for that matter, even the entire country, but I want to start from Ekiti State. In the whole of my town, there is no electricity in this modern world. Look at those children, their libraries are on the internet and even to get forms for exam purposes, they are on the internet, have we not sentenced the next generation to destruction? This is my own passion and motivation. I am not here for the love of power; I am determined to recognise that the only legitimate and lawful ways, because coups and military governments are in the history books, is to have a democratically elected government with a leader with good character who will be able to develop the entire land for peace and progress of the society.

We are blessed entirely; Ekiti State has the capacity to be the food basket of the whole of West Africa and I know when President Buhari was campaigning in Ado Ekiti, he made a promise of an airport, which we are going to make an agro-airport, just like Kebbi State.

Even now, some good leaders in the North, Kaduna State for an example, has been able to use the Federal Government and his own leadership acumen to get his own people to be enjoying travels from the state to all over the world now. We shall also ensure that from Ekiti State, people can go all over the world, but, that requires leadership.

This is why I tell my followers that my political party is Ekiti State within Nigeria as presently constituted, but Ekiti State backed by the political party that controls the Federal Government. I do not believe that we should make the mistake of the past where the Yoruba for example were more of regional politicians. This country belongs to all of us and we know until it is restructured, but for now, the power and the resources reside with the Federal Government. Those resources are for all of us.

I am telling my people through this medium to understand that the basis for choosing the political party to support is that party that controls the Federal Government so that we can come and use our resources as a nation to develop Ekiti State too just as they are developing other parts of Nigeria. It would be a suicidal mission for anybody to do otherwise because anything sectional, it can’t stand. The state can’t pay workers’ salaries now, it is the Federal Government that is bailing it out. It is a shame. So, we have to be reasonable, not because I am a retired military man who was schooled in patriotism, but quite frankly, Nigeria as a nation is great. If I had my way, it would be like China where we have only one national party, but the focus is to develop the nation and not pockets of individuals. But, that requires people who can think out of the box, people who are leaders CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Northern Leaders to PDP: Stop throwing stones at Buhari, APC Patrick Okohue Prominent Northern leaders on Saturday refuted claims by some politicians in the country who are branding the All Progressives Congress (APC) government as clueless, commending the ruling party for providing the insight and leadership to achieve prosperity in Nigeria.

The leaders also praised the ruling party for sanitising the polity, reversing Nigeria’s economic decline and restoring law and order in the country.

The leaders who were in Abuja to gauge the temperature of Nigeria and to look back over the past 18 years said Nigeria can only be developed through sacrifice, hard work, dedication and commitment from its people at all levels.

The leaders in a communiqué read by the chairman of APC United Front, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa after the meeting commended the ruling party for lifting Nigerians out of destitution and presenting a clear policy to tackle the economic challenges in the country.

“The APC government is not clueless. It is on course to creating an inclusive and broad based economy that offers opportunities and jobs to all our people,” the leaders said.

“APC remains focused and visionary. Nigeria is moving at multiple levels. There is a concentrated effort to purge corruption in the country,” they added.

They also praised the ruling party for

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 and have the strength and courage of the Biblical Joshua, because the job at hand is very difficult, the road may be very complex, but leaders must have the courage, the strength and the character to ensure that we succeed in this nation.

What is your assessment of the present government in the state?

There are seven dangerous character traits that are responsible for failures and disasters even in politics. Anybody who has anti-authority attitude is a disaster waiting to happen. Every one of us is to support whoever person that Almighty God puts in a position, whether he’s a David, Herod or Nebuchadnezzar it is irrelevant. And I tell everybody around me that anybody who abuses Governor Ayodele Fayose would leave my camp because you are indirectly abusing me too. I am from this state and as at today, he’s the number one citizen of this state. Also, I tell some of them in Ekiti State that anybody who abuses President Buhari is insulting himself and also insulting all of us because Buhari is the head of the country today. So, people with anti-authority attitude are very dangerous, they are disasters waiting to happen.

Reasonable people should within the authority support each other. I must support Fayose even though we are in different political parties and he too must support Buhari because he’s the head of the country today.

We are in a nation where we don’t support people because they are not in our camp. We must communicate with each other, we must respect each other even though we disagree.

We once had a President in this country that drove away his Vice President just because they disagreed. Those are not the good traits of leadership. It’s like a pilot who drove out his co-pilot, of course, they are going to crash;

…Say PDP lacks fresh ideas

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rescuing Nigeria from the excesses of democracy under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

They described the 16 years of PDP government as a political earthquake in Nigeria’s history, “There was poverty, falling living standards of the ordinary people, environmental destruction, trouble in North-East, huge unemployment, broken infrastructure and massive corruption. There was decrepit in health and educational institutions. Nigeria’s economic situation suffered decline.

PDP lacks fresh ideas” they said.

Specifically, the leaders emphasized how PDP turned the nation into economic mess.

They condemned in strongest terms the egregious display of hatred, narrowmindedness and meanness by Goodluck Jonathan, Ayo Fayose, Willie Obiano, Nyesom Wike, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ebenezer Babatope, Reno Omokri, Timi Frank and Mr. Pharez Okpere.

They also commended the National Chairman of APC, Chief Odigie-Oyegun for his vision, which is anchored on unity of purpose and the desire to work together in order to move Nigeria to an era of economic and political transformation.

“Chief John Odigie-Oyegun is selfless, disciplined and result oriented. He has become the standard by which political party chairmen are measured in and outside Africa. The APC national chairman is thinking outside the box and consolidating the ruling party.”

The leaders while urging members of the civil society, the press and others not to join critics of President Muhammadu Buhari and APC in damaging Nigeria’s name on the world stage said the disagreement among major political actors in some APC states would not affect the electoral fortune of the party.

“We are opposed to leadership that focuses on enriching itself. APC is giving effect to the will of the people and will continue in Kaduna, Kano, Kogi, Bauchi, Katsina, Benue and Jigawa. It will form the next government in Taraba, Gombe, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi Delta, Bayelsa, Anambra, Ekiti and Osun.”

CNPP welcomes Buhari, calls for better governance Patrick Okohue

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country after 103-day medical leave.

The umbrella body of all registered political parties and associations in the country thanked God for answering the prayers of well-meaning Nigerians by healing the President.

According to a statement signed by its Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the CNPP urged the President to ensure that the expectations of Nigerians on resumption of duty by ensuring that Nigerians get better dividends of democracy.

“It is obvious that Nigerians are suffering the pains of recession. As the President is now hale and hearty, we urge his administration to double efforts to reduce the effects of recession on citizens.

“We call on all citizens to continue to pray for Mr. President to be able to deliver on his campaign promises of making the lives of citizens better.

“We expect the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to speed up activities that ensure early recovery from the economic recession.

“Electricity supply is still not what it should be. We urge President Buhari to ensure that metering of citizens is a top priority on his return to ensure that citizens only pay for the power they consume,” the CNPP stated.

Nigerians are tired of recycled, old, weak politicians they must work together, they must respect each other. In fact, the person who criticises you like Peter in the Bible who criticises Jesus is the person you can make loyal to you and you can convince him by superior knowledge and argument, he becomes reliable.

Also, we must educate each other. A political leader or a governor should not be the one who seats on a sit and be collecting salaries, cheating people; you are supposed to educate the people. That is what we call the leader. Also, a leader must be assertive.

We now train our co-pilots that they are not extra-tyres. Co-pilots who cannot challenge captains, we don’t tell them to fly because it is an accident waiting to happen. The captain may be better than you, but he’s not the deputy God; all of us on this planet, we can make errors. Human skills and human errors are opposite side of the same coin. We are prone to errors, but we can only be safe if we operate as a team. That is what we are lacking here and that is why we are failing.

We are all limited.

In my 40 years of aviation, what I tell people around the world is that anybody who cannot criticise you should not work around you. I cannot employ any doctor in my hospital who cannot disagree with me because the same attitude we are using to crash airplanes is the same attitude we are using to kill patients. Our culture has to change; that is why I call it Peculiar ICT (Peculiar Ignorance, Culture and Traditional), is the disaster we are facing, we need to change it.

Also, we must monitor each other; we must not go to sleep. Why did we manufacture Pentium 4 and later to Pentium 5? Why did we manufacture Iphone 6 and we are now talking of Iphone 8? Everything must improve

and those improvements are the results of critique. Anyone that criticises their leaders in government, they are executed and in the military, they are retired. Every improvement in mankind is based on disagreement with other one.

Politicians should not be jobless people, you must have a second address. That is why we have this buying and selling of votes. We should have seen you succeed in something before venturing into politics. A man who has not succeeded in anything, why are you surprised that he’s crashing your state or country? They are disasters waiting to happen. In my own situation, I am fully prepared

by God, in primary school, I was a prefect, in secondary school, I was the leader and from there, I went to University of Ibadan even though, I was from the poorest home in Ekiti State. I can’t even remember how I paid my school fees, but that never affected my abilities. I was the President of Medical Students in the University of Ibadan and our records are still there.

What I am saying is that leadership is what we should take very seriously. That is why I coined my political movement ERA (Ekiti Restoration Agenda), which is to restore the political dignity and honour of Ekiti State, the Fountain of Knowledge, but has become the butts of jokes all over the world; home of Professors being ruled by people who hardly know their left from right.

How do you think Nigerian leaders can build strong and credible characters?

It is not a rocket science, every human being has a seed of character and leadership sowed into him, but it is just that we are not developing it. Why we may have disaster problem with the followership and the lead-

ership, our solution will come when we have the right leaders who can solve both the problems of followership and leadership. The problem of Nigeria is that we keep on recycling the wrong leaders. I don’t agree with the excuse of poverty, I lived in this community for example in those days in Yoruba land, but somebody could put wares worth N5,000 on the road and if you come back in three days, you will still meet it there. We were not so rich at that time, but it has happened. I don’t believe that poverty makes a person lack character, but I think we have refused to train our children and youth in school and even at home. Everything has broken down. In those days, the society was comprehensively involved in moulding every child’s character. The community was a self-asserting, self-monitoring homogenous society where everybody cares for everybody. It is because we are not doing that that we find ourselves in this way today.

So, when people choose leaders without characters, leaders who are not real leaders, but rulers, you cannot only blame the leaders, but you have to blame the followers, too. So, everyone must wake up. We need to realise that the whole world is embarrassed about Nigeria. So, this is the time for us not to be recycling our second or third 11, but to look for our best team. Even in the days of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, they never looked for those who had money, but credible people whether they had money or not and then, galvanise them, but now, we are being ruled by thieves and Evans of this world just because they have money. We are all guilty, but this is the best time Nigeria needs leaders who have the capacity and the character to bring us out of this mess that we are in.

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Concessioning Nigeria airports

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he debate on the viability of concessioning the infrastructures of Nigeria airports to private investors seem to be gaining attraction especially when the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, brought it to the front burner.

The dissenting voices, who are mainly Unions and workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) though with strong arguments appear to be in the minority. But there are contending interests in and out of government circles.

Although the government initially appeared resolute to carry out the concessioning programme, current signals suggest that the exercise may have been abandoned because of stiff resistance by the staff of FAAN. Besides, Sirika is said to have been under pressure by some anti-due process top government officials who believe that if due process is followed as suggested by many stakeholders and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), he may not achieve this objective in the remaining tenure of this government.

Reportedly, the minister had at the beginning envisioned that Tav of Turkey, a company that manages most airports in Turkey would benefit from the concessioning.

Mid last year, a group from the company visited Nigeria and toured the airport facility at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Sources at the BPE and Infrastructural Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) said if government wished to concession airport facilities, it must follow due process which allow for open bidding for the airports and the process obviously would last beyond this administration.

Already Senior official of the Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association (ATSSSAN), FAAN branch has said that it would be impossible for government to concession the airports as it earlier planned because of the strategy the Minister adopted to carry out the concession programme.

Sirika, had insisted that the Murtala Mohammed International Airport,

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Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano and Port Harcourt International Airport, Port Harcourt, Rivers State have been listed for what he described as the pilot phase of the planned concession of all of Nigeria’s 22 airports.

The unions and the FAAN workers are kicking against the concession plan, on the premise that the first four airports are the most viable in the country, with Lagos contributing over 60 percent of the revenues that is used to service the other airports.

They also believe that if the government gives out these four viable airports in concession, there would be no more place for FAAN to get the money to maintain the remaining airports.

With the benefit of hindsight, it is obvious that the concessioning plan may have hit the rocks although aviation stakeholders are rooting for it.

While the debate has lasted, it has added political value situating the matter in proper context, and more like taking the government apparatchiks back to the class room. One of those who made strong points is Pat Utomi, political-economist and public commentator. He believes that beyond government intentions just to concession infrastructures, until Nigerians change their attitude towards private investors, both local and foreign, it may take a long time before the country gets out of its present economic doldrums.

Utomi expressed concerns that government officials hardly obey agreements they sign, saying this would certainly drive away any private investor with a good mind to invest in the economy.

Senator Ben Murray Bruce angle as the chairman of the senate committee on privatization is also instructive.

Obviously in support of the concessioning he said his committee was prepared to facilitate laws to fast-track the success of the programme, as that countries with the best airports are those who had long privatised or concessioned their airport terminals, while those with the worst airports, like Nigeria, have refused to allow private investors manage their airports for them.

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STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Mathew Kukah

Ibrahim Babangida

Wole Soyinka

“The world can provide for the need of everybody but cannot provide for the greed of everybody.”

“The work of Nigeria is not complete for as long as there is any one Nigerian who goes to bed on empty stomach.”

“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”

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NBC: War on hate speech or free speech?

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t a meeting with media houses on August 10, 2017 in Lagos, the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) communicated new rules for radio and TV broadcasters. The NBC says the new rules are meant to curb “hate speech”. The rules include the following provisions: “perceived hate speech” to be fined 500,000 per incident. through screeners before airing. once daily. tions, not callers.

Andrew Obuoforibo

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court cases.

The NBC Director who announced these rules was quoted as saying that stations must control the comments Nigerians make on air because the country is currently volatile.

There is a long history of governments using this “state of emergency excuse” to limit freedoms, so we cannot, and should not accept it at face value. We must ask questions.

Nigeria is indeed volatile, but have call-in shows caused this? The antiIgbo song currently passing from phone to phone via WhatsApp in the North has not been broadcast on radio or TV. The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) did not issue their “quit notice” to Igbos via a phone-in show. Nnamdi Kanu’s incitements were not the subject of newspaper reviews. So why is NBC seeking the dead in the land of the living, as it were?

Secondly, are NBC’s new rules targeted enough to tackle hate speech while leaving political and other free speech untouched?

The answer to this is “No”.

It would appear the NBC is using the current clamour against hate speech as a pretext to restrict all speech on air. The regulator is attacking both the Free Press and Free Speech.

Hate speech is a subjective term.

The new rules will give NBC extraordinary leeway to decide what constitutes hate speech, and therefore what utterances stations can be fined for.

The Nigerian government has always proven touchy about criticism, so this is not a power we should be comfortable giving it. The half a million naira fine the rule prescribes is heavy enough to cripple most stations if applied repeatedly. One must see this station-killing fine, and the discretionary grounds for imposing it, for what they are: a new weapon for the government in its War On Criticism.

The limit on newspaper reviews is an assault on press freedom that cannot be justified by any public benefit especially in a democracy. What danger do multiple newspaper reviews in a day pose to the public? Rather, they are a public benefit. Reviews have turned our radios and TVs into Nigeria’s largest “free readers’ association”, informing people of news topics they would otherwise miss. Essentially, NBC is making a rule that will reduce the amount of information on radio and TV. Another point t note is that call-in shows tend to focus on politics. This means the ban is limiting political speech, not hate speech. It is alarming that NBC would meddle so direct-

ly in a matter ofprogramming choice.

It is as absurd as placing a limit on the number of times a station can air news bulletins.

Restricting the number of call-in shows a day is yet another arbitrary limitation of press freedom.

NBC is going beyond its brief, and venturing into scheduling decisions.

Another alarming aspect to the NBC’s decision is the ban on discussing ongoing court cases.

The courts are open to the public for a reason. Citizens have a right to be informed about court proceedings. This lets us monitor the government (in this case, the Judiciary and Executive) as it interprets and enforces the rights of citizens. The Press, as the Citizen’s Informant, therefore has the right to report on, and discuss ongoing cases. This is a question of Law, which I suspect the NBC will soon be made aware of. Furthermore, once we start having Lists of Banned Topics for on-air discussion, we have stepped on a slippery slope. Court cases today, election campaigns tomorrow, National Assembly proceedings after that.

Most of these rules, directly or indirectly, will impede the rights of radio listeners to free speech.

While it may seem that removing the cost of calls from listeners will increase participation, putting the cost on stations will force them to reduce the number of calls they take. The NBC’s new rule will therefore reduce public participation, not increase it.

The limit on the number of phonein shows per day is actually a limit on how often private citizens get a chance to air their views. For talk radio stations, this rule will cut daily phone-in time by more than half. The talk radio format is popular because

Nigerians want an opportunity to speak their minds to a wide audience. The government should not deny them this opportunity, because of “hate speech” from a fringe.

It will be difficult and expensive for stations to install the equipment needed for compliance with the new rules before October 1st. Screening equipment costs anything from $3000 to $5000.

Obviously this would not have been on most stations’ budgets for this year. Less than two months is simply not enough notice. Most radio stations are barely able to cover operating costs from month to month. An unexpected expense of this size may sink some, and the new rules do not simply impose one-time costs. Making radio stations responsible for bearing the costs of on-air calls will add new daily costs to running shows This is not the first time the Nigerian government has attempted to limit political speech among citizens. The National Assembly’s recently scuttled Social Media Bill comes to mind. For our democracy to survive and mature, we must prevent our elected government from limiting the avenues and spaces for free speech, especially political speech. We cannot demolish the edifice of press freedom to catch the mouse of hate speech that may or may not be hiding inside it.

The NBC must realize that news and public opinion should not be policed in the same manner and with the same tools as hit songs. Speaking to and hearing from ourselves are the rights on which all other rights depend.

Andrew Obuoforibo is Managing Partner at Harcourt Lane, a Communications Agency.

President Buhari keeps Nigeria in suspended animation

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here is some uncanny mind game playing out with the ailment of President Buhari, who supported by his Oligarchic funders and operators do not want to lose their grip on power again like it happened during the late President Yardua’s era when power slipped from their grip into the waiting hands of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, a Southern minority from the oil and gas belt of the Niger Delta.

After the first trip he made to the London hospital when he spent some forty days, his presidential assignment was disrupted once again when he left on another trip on May 7, 2017 for an extended trip and for almost over 100 days, and still counting, several delegations of ministers and governors went on a voyage to see their President.

On their return from seeing their President, they all came back with varying tales of good and bad news.

Some told Nigerians , the President is hale and hearty and recovering fast. Others were more optimistic that the Mr. President would return in two weeks, according to Imo State Governor, Owelle Okorocha .

For the APC party chairman it is only the President who can determine when he would return .

The narrative is changing by the weeks and months, and it is becoming obvious to all that there must be something the politicians are not telling us about the true status of the ailment or that it is all a part of the grand design to delay his return to the country and enthrench what many observers seem persuaded that the acting President does not really have the right kind of atmosphere and executive powers to run

the country in these uncertain and seemingly volatile times, with many voices calling for republics of every description- from Arewa, through Biafra, Niger Delta, Oduduwa and Middle Belt extractions.

Nobody should underrate the politically cunning average Northerner, who had from the beginning of the Independence of the country in October 1st, 1960 political power was entrusted into their hands with Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as the first and only Prime Minister Nigeria ever had until the coup of January 1966 when he was killed along with other prominent politicians like the Sardauna of Sokoto, Premier of the Northern Region, Ahmadu Bello, Festus Okotie Eboh, the colourful and flambouyant Minister of Finance and SL Akintola, Premier of the Western Region amongst others.

The scenario is simple. Let us keep a lame duck President Yemi Osibanajo on seat where he may not be able to either dissolve the Federal Executive Council as when he likes and could not come out with the probe the acting President did on the former SGF and the NIA DG over some foreign currencies discovered in a chalet somewhere in Ikoyi. Such damning reports if released could cause or create a credibility deficit in the entire war on corruption by the Buhari administration.

It makes sense therefore for the administration to leave all Nigerians in a permanent state of suspended animation, where the country cannot advance forward or backwards but static for self- serving political reasons not to allow power slip into the hands of the Oduduwa son, whose ethnic group is equally routing for a Republic for

his people- the Yorubas.

Does this sound Machiavellian by any stretch of our collective imaginations .

You can now decipher why President Buhari’s continued medical holiday is taking care of the entire gamut of power play currently driven underground by those who love and know how to corner power by hook or crook and keep it permanently under their control until they are ready to unleash the next game plan for 2019 general elections.

Two scenarios are possible in the interim as the President had said he would resign when he is convinced that the illness has become incurable , beyond medical science and spiritual methods via prayers,especially, from the Anglican Bishop of Britain who had paid President Buhari two solidarity and get well visitations in London.

Nigeria for all practical purposes has become a political pun in the hands of players in the diaspora, who feel their erstwhile Colonial interests are not unbundled completely.

The British and the Oligarchic North have one mind to keep Nigeria as divided as possible and slow down its progressive movement to higher levels in science and technology and the march toward democratic excellence within the African Continent.

It is an irony of fate for Nigerians to think along only in the sharing of political power between the North and the South in rotation, and never between the West and the East in self-same power sharing arrangements.

The reason is simple. While the Northern region had become so

ossified in their mental makeup as one as opposed to the South which had clear dividing lines of two major blocks – Igbos and the Yorubas, with a sprinkling of minority groups trying hard to find for themselves, subordinate roles as placement for vice presidents or mere coordinators of the polity.

The Yemi Osinbajo unreal and bizarre presidency, holding forte for president Buhari is a scam ever designed by Nigerians for the many who believe it is now their turn to keep the Presidency within their fold for the rest of the country.

Yemi Osinbajo’s eloquence and pacific tones when dealing with the Niger Delta issues are nothing but a veneer for entrenching Oligrachic ideologies to keep the people down, deprive them of their resources permanently and acting like a soothing balm against the seemingly aggressive militant avengers who have often called for a split of the country into five Republics under the firmament of Nigeria.

The idea of five Republics is rather spooky and unclear in practical terms as details had not been worked out.

Who will head the republics and what will the leaders be called?

Will they have figure head President with power firmly in the hands of Prime Ministers?

This seems like a short cut to age long battle crisis for Resource control and fiscal federalism.

Which way Nigeria, the late Sunny Okosuns once intoned in a slow Reggae music, in which he lamented many years after indepenedence we have not found our way out of the dark alleys of a true independent country vacillating under the shadows of a former Colonial power in the United Kingdom .

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Chinedu Paul, an upcoming comedian, also known as MC Think2ce, who was lynched by members of a vigilante group in Ikorodu in July, tried unsuccessfully to stop the tears and mucus running her eyes and nostrils as she spoke to a TVC reporter.

“He was not a cult member. I didn’t even know what Badoo meant until he was killed. I was even asking people, Who is Badoo? ” she said in between sobs.

Esther explained that Chinedu had gone with two mechanics from Festac to fix his Honda car at Ikorodu because the mechanic they used regularly, was doing a shoddy job.

She further explained that about the time Chinedu was lynched she called his number to know his whereabouts, but someone kept rejecting the call.

“His phone was ringing as of that time. Someone was ending the call. It meant the phone had been collected. Maybe they were talking to them then. The mistake they made was that since they knew someone was calling him, they should have answered his call. I knew he would have been shouting that they should pick the call. I knew he would be explaining that it was someone close to him that was calling. The way he saved my name, they would have known it was someone close to him that called. They would have even asked me to come. Maybe I would have come with his family members because it was not far from his house.”

She later rushed to the area where her boyfriend was killed. She claimed she saw a member of the vigilante group holding a blood-stained cutlass who told her they just killed three suspected members of Badoo cult because they found a chain and engine oil in the car.

A cult, known as Badoo has been terrorising residents of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos, for weeks killing whole families at night while they slept. Tired of the inability of law enforcement authorities to apprehend the suspected criminals, residents set up vigilante groups.

Media reports are filled with gory pictures of public lynching of people suspected to be members of the Badoo cult. In one instance the, a suspected was snatched from the police before he was lynched in broad daylight.

In most of those cases, all the mob needed to start an orgy of immolation of the suspects was the faintest suspicion. In the case of the brutal killings of Chinedu and the two mechanics – Sunday Owolabi and Ishola Afolashadethey were apparently killed for the most ridiculous reason - the mob was angry enough.

Though the public-lynching of suspected thieves has remained an intractable problem for a very long time in the country, there has been a spike in reported cases of moblynching commonly referred to a jungle justice. In past two weeks, no fewer than six people suspected to be criminals have been beaten and then murdered by a mob in daylight hours!

Others have barely escaped with their lives.

In the Ojokoro-Ijaiye area of Lagos, after a street sweeper allegedly claimed to she heard the voice of a woman calling for help from a tunnel. A mob swung into action.

Two people living in the tunnel were snatched and lynched

publicly. One of those killed was snatched from the police before he was roasted alive.

The other victim didn’t even stand a chance. He was lynched because the mob thought he wasn’t answering questions thrown at him quickly enough.

Two days later, another mob went on a rampage at IleZik, near the Oshodi area, burning a suspected hideout of alleged kidnappers. A nearby warehouse and a church were not spared the anger of the mob who vandalised property, including a Range Rover SUV owned by the pastor of the church.

At end of the day, two persons suspected to be kidnappers were burnt alive.

In both cases, the mob acted on mere suspicion and hearsay. Not a single abducted person was found in either of the hideouts. Also, no human remains were found in both sites. The only items found were bits and bobs of humanity, such as used clothes, and old footwear.

Weak Criminal Justice System Lagos-based lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, said mob-lynching is extrajudicial murder and those caught perpetrating in it should be prosecuted. He, however, said mob killing will continue if the government does not improve the criminal justice system.

Ogunye frowned at the reluctance of state governors to sign the death warrants of condemned criminals. He suggested that people indulge in mob-lynching because they do not trust the criminal justice system to mete out appropriate punishment for criminals.

According to Mr. Ogunye, even the police do not trust the criminal justice system, and have been known to carry out extrajudicial killings themselves.

“I’m not an abolitionist. I’m a rule of law person. Of all the armed robbery suspects that are being arrested, how many armed robbery cases do you think are going on in our courts in the country?

“The police also indulge in extra-judicial killings because they believe if they go to court the suspects will be set free. All the people that are paraded as armed robbery suspects, how many of them do you see are taken to court to face armed robbery charges and are prosecuted? So once police found guns with such people they kill them on their own behind their police station. So it is the people now that are uncivilised,” he added.

Similarly, Oluyinka Oyeniji of Human Rights Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, said people participate in jungle justice because they know they can get away with murder.

“First of all, people don’t have the courage to lynch except they are sure they have government backing. No one can take any action except they are sure they will get away with it. That is as a result of a lot of unresolved murders that we have in the country today. Many high profile and everyday murders have remained unresolved. You can get away with killing in Nigeria. So people know when they kill, they can get away with it,” Oyeniji said.

Law Enforcement Inadequacy

Oyeniji said mob-killings are on the increase because the perpetrators hide under the anonymity of their actions. He said more should be done, so perpetrators of jungle justice and other crimes can be easily identified.

“What level of expertise did you have to prosecute for murder? Are you able to conduct proper investigations?

Our people are not properly trained to handle a mob situation. And every community will protect their own. The perpetrators of mob violence are not faceless.

“No community goes to hire Area Boys from outside to come and do jungle justice in a community. It is those who reside there. They are not faceless. So law enforcement has to wake up,” he said.

In the same vein, Ogunye said community policing is the only answer to effectively check the mob-lynching of suspected criminals.

“Part of what we need to do is to break up the police force and restructure it. Let every town let every city have its own police force. That way, things like that will not even occur to warrant people massing up to mete jungle justice on anybody. Even if people mete out jungle justice, and they disappear, how many of those people have you heard have been arrested? because the police are coming to the scene do not have knowledge of the people personally so if police are localised it is likely that those who are going to do that are known by the police working in that area and they will go and arrest them in their homes.”

He added that the police capacity to fight crime should be improved with gadgets such as CCTVs in communities to help identify criminals.

“Fundamentally, the state has to take criminal justice seriously. Unless you do that people will see a wide gulf between their own sense of justice and the justice that is meted out by the society and they will continue to exploit this gulf to take laws into their hands in an unfortunate manner.”

Arrests have been made -police When asked what the police is doing to stem the rising wave of mob-lynching in the country, spokesperson of the Lagos Police Command, Olarinde Famous-Cole, said the police arrested 33 people involved in the Ile-Zik and other recent lynching and have charged them to court.

“We will continue to charge culpable suspects to court.

“The law is the law. The law says that anybody that killed another person has committed murder and the person is to be charged to court and be prosecuted.”

He said it was not true that the police allow suspected criminals to go free soon after they are handed over to them.

“The police is one of the executive arms of government that charges to court after when we charge to court it is left with the judicial system. If there is enough evidence against someone that is found culpable, then the person will be charged to court. But if you say this man has committed murder and you don’t have any evidence there is not enough to get a conviction. So after a couple of months, you see them back to the community. That is why we always tell people to come forward to give us information to testify.

“There are some other crimes that are being committed that according to the law the punishment for such crimes is three months, six months, some of them are even sanctioned and sent to do community service. So you can’t blame the police when such things happen,” he said.

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TIMES AGAINST CORRUPTION

Diezani and unusual appetite to amass wealth

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About N47.2billion and $487.5million in cash and properties have so far been traced to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke. This followed painstaking investigations by operatives of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) TONY ORILADE and AISHAH GAMBARI report From time immemorial, precious metals - gold, silver and sparkling stones such as diamonds have delighted women. Relationships have been built and destroyed, wars fought for and reconciliations cemented with gold and precious stones. Not too far back in history, Liberia was the theatre of war over Blood Diamonds.

Unlike Liberia however, the Nigerian nation is not at war. But, it seems Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, until recently, Minister of Petroleum Resources, going by the sheer amount of her acquisition of gold and diamonds, may have been fighting a spirited war against millions of compatriots who are heavily and unevenly yoked by crass poverty. To boot, the former minister is accused of having stolen - in broad daylight - the money that funded her acquisitive binge.

A search of one of Alison-Madueke’s palatial residences in Abuja, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, turned up boxes of gold, silver and diamond jewellery, worth several million pounds sterling.

Apart from the jewellery, the EFCC, Nigeria’s foremost anticorruption agency, has traced N47.2 Billion and $487.5 Million in cash and properties to the former Minister of Petroleum Resources in Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.

The former minister who has been in London since the birth of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, has however continued to deny any financial misdeed.

She insists she is being severely maligned and persecuted by the EFCC. But, on the strength of weighty evidences placed before Nigerian courts, there are a string of judicial pronouncements ordering the forfeiture of all allegedly

ill-gotten wealth to AlisonMadueke’s former employers, the Federal Government of Nigeria.

One of the constitutional requirements to be appointed to public office in Nigeria, is the total declaration of all personal assets.

It does seem like that provision was observed more in the breach by Alison-Madueke.

The EFCC, in the course of investigation, traced another property valued at $37.5m to the former minister in Banana Island, Lagos. She was said to have purchased the 15-storey building, which comprises 18 flats and six penthouses, between 2011 and 2012from the developers, YF Construction and Real Estate.

The property was allegedly acquired in the name of a shell company, Rusimpex Limited, which is managed by one Afamefuna Nwokedim, Principal Partner, Stillwaters Law Firm, Lagos.

On August 7, 2017, Justice Chuka Obiozor, a vacation judge sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, ordered the final forfeiture of a $37.5m (N11.75bn) (Eleven Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) property on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos allegedly belonging to Diezani Alison-Madueke.

The order followed an exparte application filed on July 17, 2017 by the EFCC. At the last adjourned sitting on July 19, 2017, counsel to the EFCC, A.B.C. Ozioko, while moving the ex-parte application, had

Forfeited property of Diezani at Banana Island in Lagos.

urged the court to order the forfeiture of the total sum of US$2, 740,197.96 and N84, 537,840.70 respectively found by the Commission in Rusimpex USD account No. 1013612486 domiciled in Zenith Bank Plc suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities. Ozioko had also urged the court to order an interim forfeiture of the

assets and property. Ruling on the applications, Justice Obiozor had ordered the respondents- Deziani, Afamefuna Nwokedi and Rusimpex Limited- to show cause within 14 days why the properties should not be forfeited to the Federal Government.

The judge had further ordered the publication of

“She insists she is being severely maligned and persecuted by the EFCC. But, on the strength of weighty evidences placed before Nigerian courts, there are a string of judicial pronouncements ordering the forfeiture of all allegedly ill-gotten wealth to Alison-Madueke’s former employers, the Federal Government of Nigeria”

the interim order in any national newspaper for the respondents or anyone who is interested in the property to appear before the court to show cause within 14 days why the final order of the property should not be made in favour of the Federal Government.

At the resumed hearing on August 7, counsel to the EFCC argued that the failure of the second and third respondent, Nwokedi and Rusimex meant that “they are not willing to contest the application”.

In his ruling, Justice Obiozor ordered the final forfeiture of the property to the Federal government, in view of the failure of any interested parties or persons to contest the interim forfeiture order as published in a national newspaper by the Commission. The court also ordered the permanent forfeiture of the sums of US$2, 740,197.96 and N84, 537,840.70 respectively realized as rent on the property.

But, by far the most numbing, record-shattering acquisitions of AlisonMadueke, is to be found in the ritzy, nouveaux riches playground of Banana Island, Lagos. It consists of two apartments at the Bella Vista Court. The apartments which are Penthouses, are located on Block C-5, Flat 21, Plot 1, Zone N. For them, a $350 Million (Three Hundred and Fifty Million US Dollar) hole was allegedly dug in the Nigerian treasury on November 22, 2011, by Alison-Madueke.

Also in Lagos, AlisonMadueke allegedly bought a block of six units serviced apartments at number 135, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, just a few hundred metres away from the EFCC zonal operations hub. The apartment has a standby power generating set, sporting facilities, play ground and a water treatment plant. The property was bought at the rate of N800 Million (Eight Hundred Million Naira) on January 6, 2012.

Other properties in Yaba, Lagos, also discovered by the eagle eyes of the Commission’s operatives, are located at number 7, Thurnburn Street and 5, Raymond Street. The Thurnburn Street property consists of 21 mixed housing units of eight 4-bedroom apartments, two penthouse apartments of 3-bedrooms each and six 3-bedroom (all en-suite) terrace apartments.

The Raymond Street property is made up of two en-suite 2-bedroom apartments and one 4-bedroom apartment.

The Yaba, Lagos properties, which dug a deep hole of an eye-popping N1 Billion (One Billion Naira), were paid for on May 30, 2012. The same day AlisonMadueke splashed N900 million for the Port Harcourt estate.

In Lekki Phase one, an upscale neighbourhood of Lagos, operatives found a twin four-bedroom duplex. The duplex is located on Plot 33, Block 112, Lekki Peninsula Residential Scheme Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos, with an estimated value of over N200 Million (Two Hundred Million Naira).

Also in Lagos, a large expanse of land at Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos has also been traced to the former Petroleum Resources Minister. The land, which is located in Oniru Chieftaincy Family Private Estate, Lekki peninsular, Lagos and currently being utilized as a dumping site, was bought on February 16, 2012, for N135 Million (One Hundred and Thirty- Five Million Naira).

Plot 8, Gerard Road Ikoyi, Lagos, another property traced to Alison-Madueke, is a penthouse on the 11th Floor in the Block B Wing of the building. It was bought for N12 Million (Twelve Million Naira) on

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Diezani and unusual appetite to amass wealth Continued from page 18 December 20, 2011.

On plot 10, Frederick Chiluba Close, in the serene, upscale Asokoro district of Abuja, lies a tastefully built and finished duplex.

In the compound, there are also a Guest Chalet, Boy’s Quarters, an elegant swimming pool, fully equipped sports gym and a host of other amenities. Investigators have discovered that the property acquired by the ex-minister in December, 2009, at the cost of N400 Million (Four Hundred Million Naira) was never declared in any of the asset declaration forms filed by Alison-Madueke.

Also linked to the former Minister in Abuja is a mini estate at Mabushi, Abuja.

The estate located on Plot 1205, Cadastral Zone B06, Mabushi Gardens Estate, houses 13 three bedroom terrace houses, each with

one bedroom en-suite maid’s quarters. It was purchased on April 2, 2012 at the princely sum of N650 Million (Six Hundred and Fifty Million Naira).

In Aso Drive, Maitama, Abuja, Alison-Madueke reportedly acquired a 6-bedroom en-suite apartment made up of three large living rooms, two bedroom Guest Chalets, two bedroom Boys Quarters, two lock up garages and a car park. It was bought on July 20, 2011 for N80 Million (Eighty Million Naira).

Down South in Nigeria’s oil city of Port Harcourt, the former minister’s acquisitive appetite took her to Heritage Court Estate, located on Plot 2C, Omerelu Street, Diobu Government Residential Area, Phase 1 Extension, Port Harcourt.

The Estate which is made up of 16 four bedroom terrace duplexes is equipped

with among other facilities, a massive standby power generating set.

Alison-Madueke did not blink as she shelled out N900 Million (Nine Hundred Million Naira) for it on May 30, 2012, In neighbouring Bayelsa State, an apartment with two blocks of flats, all ensuite, and with a Maid’s Quarters were also traced to her. The house located on Goodluck Jonathan Road, Yenagoa is sitting on a large expanse of land. Realtors spoken to by EFCC investigators have placed estimated values running into hundreds of millions of Naira on the property.

The apartments have four living rooms, eight bedrooms and gold-plated furniture.

Aside from jewelry and property, Alison-Madueke, EFCC operatives charge, has N23,446,300,000

and $5milion (about N1.5billion) in various Nigerian banks.

Based on evidence presented by the Commission before the court, Justice Muslim Suleiman Hassan on January 6 2017, ordered the funds’ temporary forfeiture to the federal government.

The EFCC again, on January 24, 2017, urged the Federal High Court in Lagos to order the forfeiture of yet another N9 billion allegedly laundered by some bank officials for AlisonMadueke.

A month later, on February 16, 2017, Justice Hassan ordered the final forfeiture to the federal government, of a whooping sum ofN34 Billion naira which has been traced to the former minister.

Earlier in May 2016, the sum of over $100 Million (One Hundred Million US

dollars) were traced to the accounts of several Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staffers, who were allegedly bribed by Alison-Madueke to compromise Nigeria’s 2015 general elections.

Justice Mohammed B. Idris of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on April 27, 2017, ordered the final forfeiture of the bribe money traced to one staff of INEC, Christian Nwosu, who was arraigned on April 5, 2017.

In the course of the trial, Nwosu pleaded guilty to receiving the sum of N30 Million (Thirty Million Naira) from Alison-Madueke. Upon his confession, the court ordered the final forfeiture of his landed property situated at Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. Also forfeited by Nwosu to the federal gov-

ernment was the cash sum of N5 Million (Five Million Naira).

Going by the continued unearthing of hard-toignore evidences of unexplained acquisitions, coupled with Justice Chuka Obiozor’s rulling on the final forfeiture of a $37.5m (N11.75bn) (Eleven Billion, Seven Hundred and Fifty Million Naira) to the federal government, exminister Alison-Madueke’s evidence-free countercharge, that she is a victim of EFCC persecution, may be ringing hollower and hollower.

Orilade and Gambari are officers of the Public Affairs Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Concluded

Malabu: Adoke raises the alarm, alleges plans

by EFCC to abduct him

A former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Mohammed Adoke (SAN) has alleged threat to his life and plans of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to “illegally abduct and forcibly drag him to Nigeria.”

He claimed that the anti-graft agency was working on the order of the presidency to humiliate and detain him for challenging his “continuous persecution, intimidation and harassment by the EFCC” in court.

Adoke said he had made effort to explain to the EFCC and the AGF, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, his role in the controversial the OPL 245 settlement agreement between the federal government and Malabu Oil & Gas Limited which was brokered by the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo. He added that despite his efforts, those whose interest he did not uphold using the benefit of his office took to persecuting him.

He said that unidentified gunmen had on on May 6, invaded the home of Bashir, his younger brother, in search of “hidden dollars”.

“Also on July 14, a team of policemen invaded the country home of Adoke in Okene, Kogi state.

“I made spirited efforts to engage with relevant officials of government

including the EFCC, the office of the attorney general of the federation and the presidency to furnish them with all the information in respect of the OPL 245 settlement agreement between the federal government of Nigeria and Malabu Oil & Gas Limited which was brokered by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR,” Adoke said.

“I also furnished copies of relevant agreements and presidential approvals to implement the settlement agreement; evidence that the signature bonus of US$210 million due to government was duly paid and that all the officials that were involved in the implementation of the settlement agreement acted in furtherance of the requisite presidential approval to actualize government’s desire to end a long standing dispute over the ownership and operation of Block 245 that had prevented the commercial exploitation of the block for the benefit of the country.

“Despite my best endeavour to explain the transaction, it became obvious that those who felt aggrieved by my refusal to use my office to further their interests in Malabu Oil & Gas Limited, (the beneficiary of the OPL 245 Settlement Agreement) were intent on impugning the transaction in order to strengthen the hands of their collaborators in government to repudiate settlement.

Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr Ibrahim Magu (middle) and some officials of the National Anti-corruption Commission of Cameroon during their visit to Magu in Abuja

Cameroun Lauds EFCC on Corruption Fight The Chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission of Cameroon, CONAC, Dieudonné Massi Gams, has lauded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for its resolve towards tackling corruption in Nigeria, while seeking the agency’s support in fighting the menace across African states.

Gams, who led a delegation on a study tour to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, also commended the leadership role of the acting chairman of the commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu.

He added that his team came to Nigeria on how to acquire some of the best practices from the EFCC and how the anti-corruption commission of Cameroon could partner with the EFCC in order to strengthen the war against

graft.

Gams said, “The tour is geared towards enlightening the CONAC on the working modalities of EFCC and seeks areas of partnership which will be mutually beneficial to both agencies.

“The major objective for this bench marking visit is to acquire some of the best practices of the EFCC; negotiate modalities for CONAC staff to be trained at the EFCC Academy; and kick start procedures to establish formal cooperation ties between CONCAC and the EFCC. Gams further accentuated the role of anti-graft agencies in the fight against corruption as one that is critical, stressing the need for stronger ties to effectively stem terrorism and money laundering especially within the African region.

He described the facilities

at the permanent site of the EFCC as “contemporary” and expressed pleasure at the quality of work at the new site.

“The state of the art infrastructure of the EFCC is first of its kind in Africa. The various agencies need to see and emulate what EFCC is currently doing as the agency has set the pace as a leader in Africa”, Gams said.

The Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, had earlier welcomed the delegation delightfully and expressed willingness to partner with CONAC. Magu said, “We are happy to receive you and I can assure you of our readiness to assist CONAC in advancing the antigraft war”.

Reiterating the need to strengthen the existing collaboration among African countries in fighting corruption, the

EFCC boss said, “The reason Africa is not developed is because of corruption. Corruption is a clog in the wheel of progress. Therefore, we, as anti-graft agencies and indeed all Africans, need to come together to fight the monster”.

The visitors were led on a tour to the permanent site of the EFCC by the Secretary to the Commission, Emmanuel Adegboyega Aremo, where the Project Coordinator, Engr.

Dixon Otitoju, conducted the team round the facilities at the site.

According to Otitoju, “The EFCC ultra modern facility has 10 floors with conference rooms attached to each floor, massive space for executive garage, staff and visitor car park and will use water treatment to power the expansive infrastructure”.

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2. To convert the Heathen and pagan to the Christian faith and to establish churches and missions throughout.

3. To preach and spread the gospel of Christ by means of open air services meetings, sacred songs consistent with God’s laws and ordinance.

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 ; ISIODU, LUCKY ALEXANDER.

SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

The General public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the companies and allied matters act 1990.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS :To Promote Peace, Love and Unity Among Members

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

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1. To help children and youth grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.

2. To provide recreational fora for children and youth.

3. To engage youth in skill acquisition.

4. To help children and youth maintain good reading and studying culture and communication skills.

5. To provide environment where children and youth can express themselves freely.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate affairs commission, plot 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi ironsi street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed by :OLUMIDE ALIU ESQ. 08060040419

THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP The general public is hereby notified that the above named Organisation have applied for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act CAP C20 LFN 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Mr. Gideon Esurua - President (2) Mrs. Kate Esurua - Secretary THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To reach men in all nations for Jesus Christ and to bring greater unity among all people in the body of Christ; (2) To call men back to God and to help believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and to grow spiritually; (3) To train and equip men to fulfil the Great Commission; and (4) To provide an opportunity for Christian Fellowship.

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 from the date of this publication.

Signed by:Secretary

BISHIE UNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for REGISTRATION OF TRUSTEES to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C. of the company and allied matters.

TRUSTEES Are: 1. SUNDAY EDEDE 2. SUNDAY ETENIKANG 3. JOSEPH UNIE 4. USHENESE GREG 5. GABRIEL EYIEH 6. RICHARD ABAKA AIMS and Objectives : 1. To protect and promote the interest of members of association 2. To design programmes and implement same for the purpose of society growth and upliftment 3. To foster unity among member 4. To assist the government and communities in their developmental drive.

5. To partner with other NGOs and civil societies with similar aims and objectives.

6. To build leadership integrity Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary

AIRENDOGHOMWAN PROGRESSIVE UNION

This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied for REGISTRATION OF TRUSTEES to the Corporate Affairs Commission under Part C. of the company and allied matters.

TRUSTEES 1. IKPONMWOSA MONDAY 2. IKPONMWOSA RACHEAL 3. IGBINOBA ESTHER 4. OGIEVA SUNSHINE 5. ISAAC EDOKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES : 1. To protect and promote the interest of members of the Union 2. To design programmes and implement same for the purpose of society growth and upliftment 3. To foster unity among member 4. To assist the government and communities in their developmental drive.

5. To partner with other NGOs and civil societies with similar aims and objectives.

6. To build leadership integrity Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja within 28 days of the publication.

Signed: Secretary

x LIBERTY ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION LAGOS This is to inform the General Public that the above named ASSOCIATION has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990.

THE TRUSTEE ARE:1. EDOKWE ANTHONY ANENE - Chairman 2. EZENWOBI SOLOMON UCHE - Secretary 3. ODOEMELAM INNOCENT CHIDI - Member 4. OKAFOR SYLVANUS ONYEKWELU -Member 5. IZUORAH JOHN IKECHUKWU - Member THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To Help Members Financially Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication Signed by:EMEKA UZO AGBAIM (Attorney To The Club)

LEVITEE YEKUMA FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named foundation has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

x VIBRANT ONE HOUSE ORGANIZATION This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Onyekwere Okechukwu Kingsley (Chairman) 2. Ogolo Favour (Secretary) 3. Chiwendu Ogu 4. Umukoro Cletus Simeon 5. Unamka Nneoma Annuciata

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Shadrack Bright (Chairman) 2. Francis Agbaeze Okoroafo (Secretary) 3. Akuboye Yabrifa 4. Edih Blessing

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To mitigate crime in Nigeria through youth empowerments 2. To promote advocacy on positive change in Nigeria.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote advocacy on positive change in Nigeria.

2. To establish and administer programs geared towards sustainable human development.

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

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

Signed: Chairman

Signed: Chairman

22 Public Notice CHUKWUNEZU NGOZI JENNIFER

I, formerly known and addressed as AKOSA NGOZI JANE now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUNEZU NGOZI JENNIFER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS YOUNG HELLEN IYEDE I, formerly known and addressed as Miss EKPONG HELLEN IYEDE now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs YOUNG HELLEN IYEDE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MICHAEL GRACE OLUWABUNMI

Formerly known and addressed as AUGUSTINE GRACE OLUWABUNMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MICHAEL GRACE OLUWABUNMI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS BLESSING TEMILOLA AKINFEMIWA

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Blessing Victoria Afolayan now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Blessing Temilola Akinfemiwa. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm that OTOROH FRANK EJIRO and OTOROH EJIRO OSI refer to one and the same person.

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CHIEF OLALEKAN SURAKAT-IDOGUN

USMAN SILIFAT MOSUNMOLA

Formerly known and addressed as MR OLALEKAN SURAKAT, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIEF OLALEKAN SURAKATIDOGUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as NURUDEEN KAZEEM, now wish to be known and addressed as NURUDEEN KAZEEM IDOWU. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS. ABIMBOLA SHAKIRAT ABOSEDE OLADOKUN

RUFUS FIDELIS OJUOL UWA Formerly known and addressed as Ajayi Fidelis Akinwale, now wish to be known and addressed as Rufus Fidelis Ojuol Uwa. My correct date of birth is 12th march 1981. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

ILEVBARE ABOSEDE FLORENCE Formerly known and addressed as ODUYEBO ABOSEDE FLORENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as ILEVBARE ABOSEDE FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AYINDE OPEYEMI OLUWATOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as KALU OPEYEMI OLUWATOBI AYINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKONKWO LAURITA UCHE, now wish to be known and addressed as NEBO LORRETA AMAUCHE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

DYNAMIC CITY LIBERATION MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

BALOGUN AISHAT AINA

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

Signed: REV. DAVID IWUNDU ALEX PEREMENE BINADENYEFA FOODSTUFFS TRADERS ASSOCIATION OF BAYELSA STATE The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE 1.ALEX PEREMENE BINADENYAFA CHAIRMAN 2.TIMIADI ALAFA VICE CHAIRLADY 3.TARI-ERE ALEX PATRON 4.ENEBIMOERE AFOLI TREASURER 5.PATANI ATABAI FIN.SEC 6.ALEX OYINKE-EPEREMO BINADENYIFA ASST.SEC 7.BESTA AGAS PROVOST 1 8.ALEX EMOMOTIMI PROVOST 11 9.AYEBIGEI KALADU PRO 1 10.COUNTY BIYEDOMO BAFAMODEI AUDITOR 11.BENI-ERE TIMIDI PRO 11 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO SUPPLY FOODSTUFFS IN BAYELSA STATE. 2. TO IMPROVE,UNIT MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 3.TO FOSTER THE FOODSTUFFS MARKET PROPERLY IN BAYELSA STATE. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar – General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama - Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED CHAIRMAN

NGWODO OBUH IFY

NEBO LORRETA AMAUCHE

Formerly known and addressed as NGWODO JOY IFY, now wish to be known and addressed as NGWODO OBUH IFY. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

ALLE OLAMIDE

Formerly known and addressed as AYISATA ETIM, now wish to be known and addressed as BALOGUN AISHAT AINA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ADERINLUWO OLAMIDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ALLE OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

EZEMA UGWUMSINACHI FAVOUR

I, JOHN TAIWO JOSEPH wish to inform the general public that my date of birth was wrongly written in my WAEC Certificate of June 2006 NO. NGWASSCS 8283358 as 09/03/1990 instead of 09/03/1992. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKO UGWUMSINACHI OGBURU, now wish to be known and addressed as EZEMA UGWUMSINACHI FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NETWORK FOR CRIME VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND PEACE INITIATIVE

CORRECTION OF NAME

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This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written on as OGBONYEKWUBE KENNETH BENJAMIN instead of OGBONYE BENJAMIN CHUKWUEBUKA. That my correct date of birth is 5 May 1982 and not 10 October 1982. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

This is to inform the general public of the loss of NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE LETTER OF FIRST APPOINTMENT, PROMOTION LETTER, NYSC DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, MPA, HND, WAEC and FSL CERTIFICATES belonging to ODEJAYI OLADIPUPO ADEKUNLE. All efforts to recover the above mentioned documents has been abortive. If found, please return to the nearest police station.

ALLI KEHINDE MUNIRAT Formerly known and addressed as SHONIBARE KEHINDE MUNIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ALLI KEHINDE MUNIRAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UGWU SAMUEL EJIOFOR BLESSING

Formerly known and addressed as UGWU BLESSING, now wish to be known and addressed as UGWU SAMUEL EJIOFOR BLESSING. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OTOKPA VIVIAN IZIEGBE

Formerly known and addressed as IDOWU VIVIAN IZIEGBE, now wish to be known and addressed as OTOKPA VIVIAN IZIEGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AWAKAN TEMITOPE OLUJUWON

Formerly known and addressed as ADEOLA TEMITOPE OLUJUWON, now wish to be known and addressed as AWAKAN TEMITOPE OLUJUWON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

LITTLE KINDNESS WOMEN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1.IKEAGWU ONYEBUCHI SUZY 2.ALLEN NNEMEKA

TRUSTEES: 1 ROSE AGBE ANOH 2 BLESSING EROKORO OFEM 3. EDIM BLESSING EDWARD 4. PAMELA ZAKE ENAMHE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO DISCOURAGE/REDUCE AMONG THE YOUTH IN YOUR COMMUNITIES THE RATE OF VIOLENCE,USE OF DOOR TO DOOR EDUCATION. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar – General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama - Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEE

SERIKI ABASS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, AJAO ESTATE, LAGOS

This is to inform the general public of the loss of the original letter of Offer, Acknowledgement Letter/Slip and Statutory Right of Occupancy issued in favour of UCHE MADUAKO and in respect of plot No 1091 Cadestral Zone A 09.Guzape District,Abuja,measuring 1679.423sq.mt with new file No 21289.All efforts to recover the above mentioned documents proved abortive.

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

General public please take note

KALU OPEYEMI OLUWATOBI AYINDE

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

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If found, please return to the nearest police station.

NURUDEEN KAZEEM IDOWU

ASHON CHRISTIANA Formerly known and addressed as CHRISTIANA TEMISAN ABIODUN, now wish to be known and addressed as ASHON CHRISTIANA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

With this notice, I hereby cancel my International Passport (Nigeria) bearing the name OTOROH FRANK EJIRO with No AO2682922, which expired on February 2016, and I hereby affirm that my new Passport bearing OTOROH EJIRO OSI with No AO3778633 is the authentic one. All former documents remain valid and should be treated as one person. Immigration and the general public take note.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) Societal transformation through the gospel of Jesus Christ (2) Liberation of men from captivity of Darkness (3) Raising an Army of liberators (4) Preparing a rapturable Church

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written on as OHIWELE ABIGAIL OSASOGIE instead of OHIWELE ABIGAEL OSASOGIE. That my correct name is OHIWELE ABIGAEL OSASOGIE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IRUKA NWEDENE IBINA now wish to be known and addressed as IBINA OKECHUKWU EKEBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as OTOROH EJIRO OSI. My correct date of birth is 28 November 1970 and not 27 November 1970.

TRUSTEES ARE : 1. Rev. David Iwundu 2. Evang. Obinna David 3. Evang. Emmanuel Chibueze 4. Evang. Michael Eborgu 5. Bro. Wisdom Abraham

IBINA OKECHUKWU EKEBE

GRACE OYINDAMOLA ELYON

Formerly known and addressed as BASHIRU LUCY GRACE, now wish to be known and addressed as GRACE OYINDAMOLA ELYON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as Chikwendu Uche Nonso now wish to be known and addressed as Chikwendu Nonso Uchechukwu. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

CHIKWENDU NONSO UCHECHUKWU

Formerly known and addressed as MISS. TIJANI ABIMBOLA ABOSEDE SHAKIRAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ABIMBOLA SHAKIRAT ABOSEDE OLADOKUN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

The General Public is hereby notified that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

Formerly known and addressed as FOLAWIYO SILIFAT, now wish to be known and addressed as USMAN SILIFAT MOSUNMOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. DAVID, BOBOYE MICHAEL (PRESIDENT) 2. MR. IMIANVAN, CLEVANNY CLETUS (VICE PRESIDENT) 3. MR. IDOWU, BERNARD ADERONMU (SECRETARY) 4, MR. SARAKI ANIDU, EMMANUEL (TREASURER) 5. MR. ANYANWU, GOGOCHIMAROGE JOSEPH (FINANCIAL SECRETARY) 6. MR. AKINMEJI, JOHN OLUWEMIMO (MEMBER) 7. MRS. FAMUTIMI, ABIODUN OLUDOLA (MEMBER) 8. CHIEF OFOEDU, CHUKWUDI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FORMULATE POLICIES FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE ESTATE 2. TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR HEALTHY INTERACTION AND PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE OF RESIDENTS. 3. TO INFLUENCE LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS TO EXECUTE PROJECTS THAT WILL ENSURE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ESTATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS. Any objection to this registration be forwarded to Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Management

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION, CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

NAMES OF THE TRUSTEES 1. DR. (MRS.) BOLA ONIGBOGI - CHAIRMAN 2. OLUTOSIN ONIGBOGI - SECRETARY 3. OLAJUMOKE FAGBURE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO WORK WITH REGISTERED AND AUTHORIZED LABORATORY CENTRES AND HOSPITAL, INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS FOR PROPER MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR CHILDREN AND OLD PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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EZEUDO OJOTO FOUNDATION

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NOBLESKILL ACQIUSITION FOUNDATION

This is to notify the general public of the loss of Right Of Occupancy (R of O) that on 31st March, 2016, Nkemjika Nzoiwu sold the land in respect of plot No. 1373, the land situated at Bazango, Kubwa Abuja. and file No. AN 65565, 413.04 Square Maters for residential purpose, The said document belong to Mr. Festus Amadi.

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.

SIGNED: SECRTARY

All efforts made to trace the document proved abortive. AGIS, FCTA and the general public should please take note.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

THEO GOLD GLOBAL INITIATIVE

OGBONDOKWA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

MINDS OF CHRIST LIBERATION CHURCH INT'L

This is to notify the general public that the above named, has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Additional Trustees under part "C" of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. David Atuchukwu Okoli - Chairman 2. Okoli Ujuamara Delight - Secretary 3. Okoli Ifeoma The aim and objectives 1. To assist the less privileged .

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General of Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

This is to notify the general public that the above named, has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part "C" of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) OKPACHA EDUVIE SUNDAY 2) OKPACHA ONOME GLADYS THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: OKPACHA EDUVIE SUNDAY

THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: (ALL RETAINED) (1) TRACY NKECHI PEN-OGBOLU (2) OCHONOGOR CHUKWUNWIKE MESHACK (3) ENUMAH VICTOR OTUNIYA THE NEWLY APPOINTED TRUSTEES ARE: (1) EBINUM EZEKIEL EKENWESE (2) IKUTEGBE DAVID EDAFE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME Any objection to this Application should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Uchendu Camilus - Chairman 2. John Bello Onimisi 3. Onyemalu Ijeoma - Secretary The aim and objectives : 1. To empower the youth with skill acquisition programmes that would enable them to be self reliant.

SIGNED: SECRTARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) RAYMOND, NA'ANLEP DELMUT (2) RAYMOND NA'ANLEP MARTINA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To propagate and preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED : Announcer: BARR. I. S. OLOLA. 08032113524, sirmuel96@yahoo.com.

AREWA PASTORS NON DENOMINATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR PEACE

THE ACCORD YOUTH FOUNDATION OF KUJE, ABUJA

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 TRUSTEES ARE : 1.IKECHUKWU ANSALEM EZEANWU - General Overseer, 2.ROSELINE PROGRESS JAMES - Spiritual Director, 3.MOGBOLU SOLOMON IFEANYICHUKWU - Secretary.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HIS LORDSHIP, BISHOP JOHN RICHARD - CHAIRMAN 2. BISHOP JOHN USMAN KATSINA 3. BARRISTER DANLADI OCHEKPE.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1.To preach and propagate the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To promote Unity among its members inline with biblical doctrines 2. To promote unity among the churches 3. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Samsudeen Adebayo - Chairman 2. Samuel Adefisayo - Secretary 3. Sunday Afolabi - Vice Chairman 4. Tayo Ogunlola 5. Abidakun Oluwaseun

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

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

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ABA PLASTER OF PARIS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS DEALERS 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.

GLOBAL YOUTH FOUNDATION AGAINST VIOLENCE & SOCIAL VICES

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. CHIEF ERNEST DURUEME ZUO 2. CHIEF UCHE SYLVANNUS ALADI 3. SIR FRANCIS OKECHUKWU OBI 4. CHIEF UCHENNA IGNATIUS OKOYE 5. H.R.H GODDY AHANONU OKEKE 6. MR CHARLES IHEANACHO OKPARA.

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

TRUSTEES 1. DANIEL MARTIN OBIEFUNA ( OSB) 2.MAJ GEN A. CHUKWU (RTD) 3. ALHAJI HABIB ALI JIBIA 4. MR ANIGIOBI OLUSEGUN VICTOR ( MPSN) 5. MR PAULINUS F. EDIT 6 . MR IKE NNAMDI IKEGBUNAM

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To protect the interest of members

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONG PEOPLE. 2. TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE AMICABLE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH DIALOGUE AND CONSULTATION 3. TO PROMOTE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. YUSUF SHAIBU OBOSI- PRESIDENT 2. JATTO ABDULKAREEM-VICE PRESIDENT 3. OZI-AKANDE SUNDAY- SECRETARY. 4. ALIYU IBRAHIM- FINANCIAL SECRETARY 5. SUBERU MEDINAT ENEYIAMIRE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO MEDIATE IN AND ASSIST IN RESOLVING COMMUNAL CRISES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. 2. TO ASSIST THE YOUTHFUL POPULATION ON THE IDEAL OF SELF RELIANCE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES GEARED TOWARDS SELF SUFFICIENCY 3. TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND ANY OTHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 4. TO SERVE AS A UNITED FORCE TO PROMOTE THE UNITY OF THE PEOPLE OF IHIMA AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL POSSIBLE WAYS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRTARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. KAZEEM AMINAT YEMI- CHAIRPERSON 2.KAZEEM WASIU ATANDA BUAYA -SECRETARY 3. FADEYI ABAYOMI AIMS AND AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE, COORDINATE AND DEVELOP WOMEN'S RIGHTS 2. EMPOWER WOMEN THROUGH VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING 3. PROMOTE THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN FOR THEIR SOCIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ADEOYE O. KUJEMBOLA, ESQ.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To assist the indigent and less privileges by providing education, medical, and program to encourage self sustainance of the people in their locality Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication SIGNED: Wole Abidakun & Co

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

TRUSTEES 1. DR. UDE ANDERSON EJIKEME 2. MRS UDE CHIDINMA IFEOMA AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO ESTABLISH HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS ESPECIALLY FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND INDIGENT PERSONS IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : BARR MARY ANWANA

PUBLICATION OF DEATH I, MRS. EMMANUEL AKUOMA RUTH J., wish to state that late MR. CHINKE ADIELE until his death was my father. That the said MR. CHINKE ADIELE (Aged 58 years) died on the 22nd January, 2016 as a result of chronic kidney failure at Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

That the said late MR. CHINKE ADIELE until his death was a staff of AERO CONTRACTORS COMPANY OF NIGERIA LTD. That at the time of his death, a death certificate was issued to that effect.

That this publication is now made for official and record purposes. General public should take note.

Public Notice 24 KING OF THE YOUNG CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. ATABOH JOHN (CHAIRMAN) 2. MARY DAVID. (SECRETARY) 3. AJEBO KINGSLEY 4. JOHN NWANKWO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBER ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MAINLAND TENNIS CLUB LAGOS

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. EMEKA OKPALA 2. DR. SUNDAY AFOLABI OSUNKOYA 3. MR. NNAEMEKA VINCENT AMAEFUNAH 4. MR. SANNI MOHAMMED NDANUSA 5. MR. KOLAWOLE OLANRE OGUNTOLU. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE PLAYING AND DEVELOPMENT OF TENNIS AMONG MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 2. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE NATIONAL STADIUM TENNIS COURTS AND SURROUNDINGS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ANTHONY CHUKWUEMEKA ODIKPO - SOLICITOR

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

TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR EGHOSA ALVIN OSUNDE -- CHAIRMAN MEMBERS BOARD OF TRUSTEE 2. REV. WILLIAMS OGOIGBE -- MEMBER 3. ELDER VINCENT OSUNDE -- MEMBER 4. GREGORY OSUNDE -- MEMBER 5. CHIGONIM AMADI -- SECRETARY 6. EMMANUEL OKOYE -- MEMBER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: GENERAL SECRETARY CHIGONIM AMADI

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENT BEARING MUSTAPHA BABAYO “ M” BLOCK 22, BAMAKO STREET WUSE ZONE 1 ABUJA WAS ROBBED OF HIS HONDA ACCORD 2008 MODEL CAR AT THE GUN POINT WITH THE REG NO GWAGWA 08 AND CT 36 AO3 AND GTBANK ATM, DRIVE LICENSE, NATIONAL I.D CARD, PCRC CARD, FCT LAND ALLOCATION LETTER, STUDENT ID CARD FOR UNIVERSITY ABUJA AND AL-HIKMAH UNIVERSITY ILORIN, BB AND NOKIA PHONE WITH SOME IMPORTANT VALUABLE ITEMS ON MENTION. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION ON THE UNDERSIGNED SIGNED: MUSTAPHA BABAYO

CHRIST LIFE PRAISE AND POWER BIBLE CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.ADEBAYO SAMUEL OLUSEGUN 2.FOLAJIMI JOSEPH ISRAEL 3.MAKINDE JAMES AYODEJI 4.OYETUNDE OYEDOKUN 5.ADEKUNLE OLUSOLA GABRIEL 6.ADEBAYO CAROLINE OMOLARA AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1.To propagate Christian religion 2.To win soul for Christ 3.To deliver people from bondage

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NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CAMA, 2004.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION OF C.T.C SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY OLUWASEUN TUNDE OLATEJU FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TUNDE-OLATEJU OLUKEMI BOLANLE 2. OLATEJU OLUWASEUN TUNDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE NEEDY AND TO GIVE SUPPORT TO LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS

SEEDHAVEN CHILDREN HOME

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ONIBOKUN OLUWATOYIN FAVOUR 2. MORONKEJI OLUFEMI JOSEPH 3. AKINOLA OLUWATAYO JOSEPH AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF ORPHANS AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY CHANGING LIVES FOR TEENS AND YOUTH FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part "C" of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ATAGBEBHUNU OTAIFOR PETERS - CHAIRMAN 2. ADI AONDOAVER FESTUS 3. MOSES EGORERUA 4. ESEMUZE JANE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER TEENS AND YOUTHS TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. 2. TO GIVE OUT SCHOLARSHIP TO TEEN AND YOUTH WHO CAN NOT AFFORD EDUCATION. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: ESEMUZE JANE - SECRETARY

BELIEVERS WORD ASSEMBLY INT'L

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ADKAN SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED ANNOUNCING THE LOSS OF THE FOLLOWING LAND DOCUMENTS THAT WAS ALLOCATED BY FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (FHA) ALLOCATION LETTERS BELONGING TO THE SAID ADKAN SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING HOUSES ARE MISSING: HOUSE 16, 69 ROAD, GWARINPA II ABUJA HOUSE 18, 69 ROAD, GWARINPA II ABUJA HOUSE 2, 6921 ROAD, GWARINPA II ABUJA HOUSE 4, 6921 ROAD, GWARINPA II ABUJA HOUSE 74, 693 ROAD, GWARINPA II ABUJA.

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

ALL EFFORTS TO TRACE THE LOSS DOCUMENTS PROOF ABORTIVE IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. FHA AND ALL AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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

YASHA CHRISTIAN MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. AUGUSTINE ETIM UMOH 2. SOLOMON EDEM EFFIOM 3. UWEM ANTHONY UDO 4. GLORY JAMES OKON 5. WILSON ETIM UMOH 6. EFFIONG FRIDAY EKIKERE AIMS 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

SIGNED:- BARR. JE. UDOH ESQ

SAVERS FARMERS' RIGHTS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 PASTOR BABAJIDE ADIGUN 2 PASTOR (MRS.) HANNAH OYENIKE ADIGUN

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. BARR. FELIX ANITA 2. DR. UHIOM CHUKWUEMEKA 3. DAVID FELIX 4. IKOROH PATRICIA 5. JAMES REJOICE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ by all scriptural means in Nigeria and all over the world 2To promote and develop practical godly love and character among all men particularly the household of faith 3To promote fellowship among believers of all classes, races and denominations.

4To co-operate with, encourage and assist any person, body or organisation with identical or complimentary aims and objects for the furtherance and expansion of the gospel of Christ.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent , Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama,PMB 198, Garki Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: TRUSTEES

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.YEKINNI SAMSON OLUWASEUN 2.YEKINNI KEHINDE GRACE AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. To win soul for Christ 3. To deliver people from bondage 4 To sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines.

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

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

Signed: TRUSTEES

Signed: TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROTECTION OF FARMERS' RIGHTS 2. ASSIST FARMERS TO MAKE DECISIONS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BASHEER UMAR ABUBAKAR ESQ 08035842301

CORRECTION OF NAME I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AISHAT ISA NOW AISHAT ISAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. ADEPOJU WASIU ADEWALE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS BALOGUN WASIU ADEWALE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEPOJU WASIU ADEWALE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ULOMA ANGELA IZUCHUKWU-NWOSU

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ULOMA ANGELA OKORIE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ULOMA ANGELA IZUCHUKWU-NWOSU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. AMARACHI GRACE EJIKE

I, formerly known and addressed as, AMARACHI ANGELA GOODLUCK, now wish to be known and addressed as, AMARACHI GRACE EJIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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MRS. EMMANUEL-UMEJURU GIFT ONYINYECHI

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MRS. SHIPEOLU RUME

DUKE MATILDA BOMA IYALLA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AMADI ONYINYECHI GIFT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EMMANUEL-UMEJURU GIFT ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. AYOROCHARLES RUME, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. SHIPEOLU RUME. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, IYALLA DUKE MATILDA, now wish to be known and addressed as, DUKE MATILDA BOMA IYALLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME I, HOPE FRANKLYN EFRUIBE, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, HOPE FRANKLIN ERUIBE, in my BVN details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, HOPE FRANKLYN EFRUIBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NEXT OF KIN

MRS FAPOHUNDA ABIBATU TOSIN

MRS ADEOSO OLUTOYIN ATINUKE

I, ADIELE STEPHEN CHIGAEMEZU, wish to state that, LATE MR. ADIELE CHINKE, who died on 22nd January, 2016 at MOTHER FLORENCE HOSPITAL as a result of kidney failure, was my father. And I'm his son and NEXT OF KIN. That this publication is now made for official and record purposes and for the attention/information of whosoever it may concern. General public should take note.

I,formerly known and addressed as MISS OLAYODE ABIBATU TOSIN now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FAPOHUNDA ABIBATU TOSIN. All former documents remain valid.General public take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS ODERINDE OLUTOYIN ATINUKE, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS ADEOSO OLUTOYIN ATINUKE, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS. OWOYEMI HALEEMAH

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. LAWAL SADIAT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OWOYEMI HALEEMAH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

FAME ALIVE POWER MINISTRY

NAHREN TO HOREN FOUNDATION

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

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

TRUSTEES 1.ENOMA NOSAKHARE OSAHENI 2.GLADYS OSAHENI 3.MARTINS ARUMA UGWU 4.OKUTUGU EUNICE OLABIMPE 5.CHIKWENDU LEONARD 6.CHIMERENMA IROAKPALI

- PRESIDENT - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO PREACH THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT REDEMPTION THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

TRUSTEES 1.BAKO MARY UMAR BABA 2.KAWU JUMAI AMINU 3.BAKO AMINU 4.BAKO FILO PWAVI 5.APAGU BENJAMIN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE LIVING GOD DELIVERANCE CHURCH

I, TERLUMUN, SEUNGWA PETER, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, SEUNGWA TERLUMUN, instead of, TERLUMUN, SEUNGWA PETER. I now wish to be known and addressed as, TERLUMUN, SEUNGWA PETER. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

OBOYI MARY GRACE (MRS) I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGWUCHE MARY GRACE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBOYI MARY GRACE (MRS). ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ASOMUGHA SUSAN NWOGO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IFEDIORA SUSSAN NWADIOGO NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHANGING TO ASOMUGHA SUSAN NWOGO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BELOVED ACHIEVERS FRIENDS SOCIAL CLUB THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES-ALL RETAINED 1. NWAOKWE KENECHI 2. IBEAGU GABRIEL 3. EGEONU VALENTINE 4. NKAH OBINNA 5. AGBASIERE AZUBUIKE NEW TRUSTEES-ALL APPOINTED 1.HON IBEH JOHNBOSCO ONYEBUCHI -CHAIRMAN 2.HON. KORIE CHIJIOKE 3.MR. FRIDAY EZE 4.MR. ERNEST OKWUDILI AKAILE 5.MR. MATHEW IKEH THAT THE CONSTITUTION BE AMENDED TO REFLECT THE NUMBER OF TRUSTEES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FLORENCE AND FELIX ROYAL FOUNDATION

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

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

TRUSTEES 1.PASTOR GODWIN ELIJAH 2.DEACONESS (MRS) COMFORT GODWIN 3.PASTOR JEREMIAH EPHRAIM 4.BRO. THANKGOD UKOMBE 5.BRO. SUNDAY UKPON 6.PASTOR JACOB JUDE 7.BRO. HENRY RAPHAEL

TRUSTEES: 1.LT. CDR JOSEPH FUNSHO EKUNDINA (RTD) 2.MRS HANNAH OLUWAYEMISI EMUNDNA -PRESIDENT 3. PASTOR GBOLAHAM MOSES BELLO 4.OLAYINKA SIMISOLA OLAYINKA 5.MR SAMUEL TOSIN EKUNDINA:

RETAINED RETAINED REMOVED REMOVED REMOVED REMOVED RETAINED

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. ALICE EHIAGHE

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

NEW AFRICAN PATRIOT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. EKWELEM ARTHUR BRUNO IFEANYI - CHAIRMAN 2. EKWELEM FRANCA NGOZI - MEMBER 3. NWAFOR ANN IJEOMA - SECRETARY 4. ASSAMS VICTOR KELECHI - MEMBER

AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES

AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1.TO MEET SPECIFIC NEED’S OF WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND ORPHANS IN RESPONSE TO THEIR DIVERS BACKGROUNDS

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO RE-ORIENT THE YOUTHS AND INCULCATE IN THEM THE RIGHT VALUES AND CULTURE THAT WILL HELP REBUILD HOPE AND RELAUNCH POSITIVE IMAGE, FAITH, ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTION ABOUT AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

REBUILD EVANGELICAL CHRIST MIRACLE MINISTRY

DENOMINATIONAL PRAYER HOUSE MINISTRY This is to notify the general public that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1 of 1990.

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.AKINOLA MICHAEL ADEWALE ..... CHAIRMAN 2. OLANIYI ABIOLA......SECRETARY 3. ABOSEDE AKINOLA..

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF GOD .

2.TO WIN SOULS FOR OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST .

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FG to establish special courts for hate speech, terrorism Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal and state governments have agreed to create special courts for the purposes of prosecuting purveyors of hate speeches, suspected terrorists and kidnappers.

Osinbajo stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande.

According to the acting president, the decision was reached during a oneday National Security Retreat organised by the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday.

The NEC, which is chaired by Osinbajo, has the 36 states governors, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria as members.

The retreat, according to the statement, discussed

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ment would help states to develop a template for the special courts for timely prosecution of purveyors of hate speechs, terrorists and kidnappers.

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will be working together to establish such courts.

“The Federal Government will also be helping states develop a template on how such special courts would be established and managed,”

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Building collapse: Still no end in sight to sorrow, tears and blood Ladesope Ladelokun Like over a dozen families that reportedly lost their loved ones when a fourstorey building collapsed on Massey street, Lagos Island in Lagos state on July 25, 2017, agony enveloped Egwumi Chinenye as the remains of her last born was priced out from the rubbles; tears flowed like a burst pipe. The gory sight of shattered limbs and skulls caused many to recoil in shock.

According to Ngozi, she is consoled by the fact that at least, one of her sons did come out unscratched by the grace of God, even though her 12-year-old boy was crushed to death.

In what appears to be an unending tale of sorrow and tears, on August 13, 2017, another building collapse cut short the lives of four people in Imo state, which included two babies.

Before the aforementioned incidents, the dust raised by yet another building collapse had barely settled where 30-yearold Basirat was not so lucky, as a building collapse at Meran, Abule Egba area of Agbado– Oke Local Council Development Area, dispatched her and her two-year-old daughter to their early graves.

But observers wonder why building collapse has become a recurring decimal that has continued to yield avoidable

death certificates despite what experts have concluded were preventable accidents.

According to a recent study conducted by renowned quantity surveyor, Prof Philip Lawal, out of 64 incidents of building collapse that took place throughout the country from 2007 till July 2016, Lagos state has the highest number of building collapse cases and highest number of casualties as well.

The academic estimated that, out of a total of 178 casualties and 226 injuries recorded in as many as 33 cases of building collapse, Lagos, the City of Excellence, took the lead.

A second study by a Nigerian national newspaper, revealed that at least 272 people have been killed in 43 incidents of building collapse in Nigeria in the last 17 months.

Why buildings continue to collapse, experts in the industry say, is enough blame to go round.

From contractors to government agencies, government agencies to house owners, all are culpable in a way, the experts said.

An architect, Mrs Chidinma Umeaku-Fofah, bares her mind on the issue. “Building collapse in Nigeria can be attributed to a lot of factors, ranging from quack building contractors to substandard building materials. A certain percentage of ce-

ment and sand is mixed to get a certain number of building blocks.

“Now, in order to maximise profit, people cut corners; and when they do, what do you get?

You have building crumble whilst still undergoing construction,” she said and went on to indict the building sector: “Our building sector is unregulated, period. I have seen cases where builders defy the original building plan approved in favour of that which will accommodate more tenants all because their clients want to maximise profit. I can go on and on.

It is appalling how things have degenerated in this country.”

The architect recalled cases where government agencies had sealed off buildings due to poor quality of building materials. “But some contractors have defied these orders. Some go as far as bribing these government agencies to enable them to continue their work.’’

It’s cheaper to engage professionals - COREN The President of Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, (COREN), Engr. Kashim Ali, has charged Nigerians to engage only professionals for building projects. He added that it is cheaper on the long run.

Kashim also called for capital punishment as a measure to deter people directly or indirectly responsible for building col-

lapse.

“Quacks are not engineers.

If you drive your car and somebody loses his life, you will be held responsible. But people engage those who are not professionals. They are killing people, they should be killed.

“What causes collapse is a failure of structural practice.

If you don’t engage a qualified structural engineer, the building is an accident waiting to happen. “Everywhere in the world, they follow the right procedure, but our people don’t want to spend money. At the end of the day, you even spend less when you engage the services of professionals.”

“For instance,” he stressed, “There is nothing voodoo about engineering. If you don’t know it, you don’t know it. If you fail to invite the right people, something will give in.’’ Whistle blowing For the Publicity Secretary of Building Collapse Prevention Guild, Mr. Akinola George, control is key.

“We are working with Standards Organisation of Nigeria and the Lagos State Building Control Agency because we believe control is key. Whistle blowing is one of the strategies we have adopted to check building collapse. Anyone that notices tell tale signs that a building is likely to collapse can call this number – 08034253639 and alert

us.”

How to know a building may collapse A structural engineer, Engr Kunle Arowolo, says deaths are avoidable if signs that a building may collapse are detected early. He pointed out that major cracks in the wall, which could be caused by thermal movement, could eventually lead to collapse of a building.

“A crack in the wall of a building shows the structure cannot accommodate the load to which it is subjected.

Deformed siding could also make a building collapse,” Arowolo said.

He added that siding can be found inside and outside buildings that are well built. “It protects buildings from moisture and elements. When it’s not kept in good condition, it can weaken foundational structures and eventually lead to building collapse,” he said.

Another thing to look out for is “creaking and popping sound”. According to the engineer, “When strong winds blow and strange sounds and cracks are heard coming from the building, it’s a sure sign that must not be ignored,” he said.

Stakeholders – which include all citizens in Nigeria - are uncomfortable with the trend, especially because no clear cut solution is anywhere in sight to stem these avoidable deaths staring us in the face.

News 28 NLC condemns attack on EFCC office, urges commission Idu Jude, Abuja

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gress (NLC) has condemned in its entirety the senseless attack of the EFCC office at the Area 7 which houses key investigation units of the commission by gunmen.

In a press statement issued at the weekend in Abuja, the umbrella body of the NLC stated that the attack represents the audacity of corruption and the shifting of battle ground from the court room to the streets and should be condemned by all those who love this country.

It further observed that the attack was clearly intended to deter and compel operatives of the commission from carrying to a logical conclusion their ongoing investigations/prosecutions.

The statement reads “In light of an earlier attack during which an operative sustained injuries, this cannot be a lone incident. Indeed, we see it as the new phase of corruption fighting back!

“While we are not insensitive to the manifest danger in this new phase of corruption fighting back, we urge the Commission and its operatives not to succumb to these desperate tactics or intimidation.

We have no doubt the resort to Violence shows they have come to their wit’s end.”

Accordingly, the NLC urged the commission and other related agencies to do all that is necessary to secure their premises and personnel.

It recommended equally need technical support to build their forensic capacity without which good cases are lost or drag on indefinitely, thus exposing their personnel.

NLC however, find it necessary to call on the government to give the Commission the requisite support including the setting up of dedicated courts for speedy disposal of corruption cases.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, August 21, 2017

Anambra election must be conducted, as Obiano assures of security John Ndu, Awka

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Anambra state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has stressed that he would continue to drive the vision of his administration towards opening every sector of the state to boost socio economic growth.

Governor Obiano stated this while addressing the congregation during a Holy Mass at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church, Achalla-Umuchu in Aguata local government area of the state.

He explained that Umuchu community had benefited immensely from his administration as some projects in the community had been completed, while others are still ongoing.

“We have completed Ekwulobia-Akpu-Achina - Umuchu

road and Nkwo - Umuchu Achalla roads are under construction, while the construction of Amanaza - Umuchu Girls - Umuomaku roads would commence next year, after the passage of 2018 appropriation Bill” He pointed that his administration had renovated Nurses’ Quarters at the General Hospital Umuchu, alongside other projects that had added to the development of the community.

The governor urged the contactor handling the N20million Choose-Your-Project-Community Initiative in Umuchu to speed up action to enable them benefit from the second phase of the initiative.

Obiano assured the people of the State that he had provided necessary measures to ensure November 18 would be a peace-

ful election.

“November 18 election will take place in the state as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

We will continue to sustain the security in the state to ensure a successful election, which is significant to the development of the state.”

While soliciting for the support of the people, He urged them to secure their voters card and troop out en masse to exercise their civic responsibility.

Earlier in his homily, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor reminded Christians to consolidate their faith in God, without attaching any condition.

Bishop Ezeokafor charged all to always contribute meaning-

fully to the development of the society and refrain from activities that would contradict their faith in God and harm the progress of the state.

The Bishop applauded the state government for its efforts to provide infrastructures to enhance learning in primary and secondary schools in the area and urged students to imbibe quality academic discipline.

“Governor Obiano has done wonderfully well for the development of the state and has projected the state positively.”

Bishop added.

Most Reverend Ezeokafor cautioned politicians against heating up the polity through their action, descring the incident which led to police use of tear gas at a political gathering in Awka as uncalled for.

C.C.C Parish presents 7 prophetic Wednesdays ÏÏÏ The Celestial Church of

Debris of collapsed four-storey building on Zulu Gambari Road in Ilorin, Kwara State… at the weekend.

Christ (C.C.C) Idunu Joshua Parish, a.k.a. Solution centre has announced a special programme tagged seven Prophetic Wednesdays and a special anointing Sunday Service commencing from August 23rd - October 8, 2017.

This much was made known by the shepherd in charge of the Parish, Senior Evangelist Abraham Oyebanji JP, who is also the President of Gethsemane Crusaders Worldwide, an Apostolic arm of C.C.C Idunu Joshua.

According to Oyebanji, the theme of the crusade, which comes up at the church auditorium, on 3rd Avenue, 32 road, Gowon Estate, beside st. Bernedette School, Akinogun, Ipaja – Lagos, is ‘Fulfilment of Glory (Imuse Ogo)’, Genesis 35 vs 1.

Osinbajo directs commencement of community policing in Nigeria ÏÏÏ

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The National Economic Council rose from its day-long retreat on National Security, with a consensus on a raft of issues aimed at tackling many of the security challenges in the country.

The retreat featured presentations on the National Security Situation; Terrorism in the North East; Herders/Farmers Clashes; Ethno-Religious Crises; Regional Agitations for Secession and Hate Speech;

Kidnapping; and Security Challenges in the Niger/Delta.

It was convened to review current security challenges across Nigeria with a view to finding lasting solutions to identified problems.

At the meeting on Thursday the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, announced that the Nigeria Police would now commence the implementation of a Community Policing Programme.

Osinbajo has already directed the immediate implementation of the Federal Government Community Policing Programme in a bid to shore up protection of life and security in the country.

This is one of the highlights of the one-day retreat on National Security by the National Economic Council, NEC, composed of all 36 States Governors, the FCT Minister and the Central Bank Governor. The

Vice President chairs the Council which meets monthly.

Besides the Governors, the retreat was attended by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter Onnoghen, several FG officials including some members of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, the National Security Adviser and security and military service chiefs.

Experts in the field of security studies were also invited to participate in the discussions.

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AMAC APC lauds NASS on tenement rate reversal

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Inset: Former Attorney General, Osun State/Asiwaju of Iwoland, Chief Adedeji Gbadegesin; Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed ƗƆƓ ƋƆ Ɗ Ƅƈì G Ɖ Ƈ ƄƆƏƈƏƆ RƄ C ƅ Ƅ RƕƆƉƈƗƆ Ƌ ƉƈƗƆ Ɨ dƍƆƅƈ Ƌ Ɨƒƈ ƆƏ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ R Ƒ dƐ ƐƆ 1 ƒƆƏ Əè 9 Ƈ Əƌ Ɛƈ Ɨ Strategy, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, during the 2017 Egungun Festival in Osun State… at the weekend.

Organized labour in Ondo set for showdown with Gov over percentage payment of arrears ÏÏÏThe organized labour

in Ondo state is set for a showdown with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for introducing percentage and fractional salary payment for civil servants in the state, Daily Times gathered on Sunday.

The labour unions, the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JNC), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state, after rising from their emergency meeting held at the weekend, said workers in the state are “battle prepared” and would not accept any form of 80 percentage payment in the outstanding September salary arrears paid by

the state government from the second tranche of the Paris Club refund.

Speaking shortly after the meeting, the state chairperson of the NLC, Bosede Daramola, accused the state government of not being sensitive to the plight of the civil servants in the state.

Comrade Daramola explained that despite an earlier warning letter presented to the state government against making any percentage payment of salaries to the workers, Mr. Akeredolu still went ahead by directing the Accountant General to effect the payment of eighty percent of the September arrears to the civil servants in the

state.

She noted that the labour union leaders only agreed, with the representatives of the state government and where the governor was also present, on the utilization of the second tranche of the 75% Paris debt refund for workers on grade levels one to 14.

The NLC Chairperson added that civil servants in the workforce of the state only viewed the eightypercentage payment made on Friday as gift and not their salaries until its full payment of the outstanding arrears are paid.

Daramola joined by the state chairman of the TUC, Soladoye Ekundayo, said it is authoritarian, errone-

ous and elementary for any political appointees of the Mr. Akeredolu to be claiming that the present administration did not owe civil servants in the state.

Both Daramola and Ekundayo also added that it is in the public domain that Governor Akeredolu statutorily inherited both assets and liabilities of his predecessors.

“If Governor Akeredolu’s administration can spend money left in account by his predecessor, he should also pay in full the debt and salaries owed by Mimiko’s government whenever funds are available instead of using his aides to attack labour Unions.

Nollywood Actor, Edochie, blames crime on hunger, poverty Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

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A Nollywood actor and governorship aspirants for November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Yul Edochie, has blamed increasing incidents of crime in the society, to hunger and poverty.

Edochie, who spoke when he met with the Anambra State Executive of Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC), said leadership is about fixing the problems and catering for their welfare. He said “ what is the cause of crime.

No amount of police you put on the road can stop crime.

The root cause of hunger is

crime . That is why I came out. I want to solve people’s problems.”

He however noted that it is not a fight he can embark alone, rather it should be a collective fight, stressing that this is the time of youths.

Efochie said “I have a good name and I will maintain it.

My father did not train me for these vices in Nigeria politics, such as sharing our commonwealth. But if those who stole money come to give you, take it. It is our money.

“I am not given to much talk. I believe so much in action. I strive to maintain my integrity. There is nothing like an intergrity.I don’t have

much money but God has ordained me for leadership.”

Earlier the chairman of DPC in the state, Prince Orjiwulu Ifejika, said the party, which was registered in 2016, mainly has people who are game changers.

He said most of them who belong to the party are not the normal Nigerian career politicians but young people who are in a hurry to change the way politics is played in Nigeria.

“We are to take governance to the people where it belongs. It does not belong to the politicians who have been siphoning the people’s money. We want the people to

know the real meaning of democracy because we are not career politicians. We are not typical politician in Anambra state or Nigeria. We are tired of them. The people are tired of them.”

Continuing Prince Ifejika said” we are people who have the interest of people at heart.We are participating in this election. And we will take over the seat of power in Anambra state.”

The party will hold its primary congress on August 31, 2017, after which they will unveil their candidate for the governorship election but assured that he or she will be a youth.

The All Progressive Party APC in the Abuja Municipal Area council AMAC, has thumbed up decisions of the House of Representative committee on FCT on the reversal of earlier disbanded tenement rate by the council.

Recall that the issue of tenement rate collection within the municipal has been a salient issue as the National Assembly earlier before now ordered the Minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammed Bello, to put the process on hold to enable them formalise and legitimise the process before proper kickoff.

The house committee on FCT, had sort all relevant policies including the relevant sections of the Nigerian constitution before taking a resolution.

Briefing the media at the weekend in Abuja, Chairman of AMAC chapter of the party, Alhaji Abbas Baba, said that his leadership, having seen the motive and gallantry exhibited by the honourable members

at the House of Representative, that his party chapter would join ranks with AMAC to ensure judicious implementation of the process and also to ensure due process.

According to kudos goes to the Honourable members who ensure that justice prevailed. “We wish to salute the courage of members of the House of Representative who ensure that the rule of law prevailed and for granting the council approval to commence collection of tenement rates in the city and satellite towns in accordance with the constitution”.

The Chairman observed that the process became easier because the Honourable Minister of FCT, works in line with the programmes of President Mohamadu Buhari’s Change Agenda.

Alhaji Abbas Baba, assured that his party leadership would throw it’s weight behind Abdulahi Candido Administration to ensure a Judicious use of every Kobo collected as revenue to the development of the council.

Nnamdi Kanu’s followers will desert him soon, says CCC pastor Charles Okogene

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Slyvanus Akintope Paul Tiwo of the Celestial Church of Christ who is said to be the anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Pastor and leader of CCC worldwide, has prophesied that the self-styled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, would soon be deserted by his followers.

The man of God left journalism for his present calling in the vineyard of the Lord also prophesied that the members of the dreaded Boko Haram are merely living on borrowed time because the Holy Spirit has revealed to him that they will soon be no more.

“They want an Islamic state where they will apply Sharia Law but the Lord said that Boko Haram will cease to exist. The Lord said that Boko Haram will be no more. The Lord said that what they will do next is into go into kidnapping for ransom. And it is beginning

to happen. All these are on my Facebook wall.

“As for the Biafra agitation, it was when they started that the Lord spoke to me that this people who are from the South East, who are our brothers, who are our people and fellow Nigerians, will soon go into arm insurrection.

That they will adopt the hit and run tactics and it is already happening in Anambra State. Did you not see what happened last week in Anambra? Though, it will get a bit worse, the agitation will soon fizzle out.

The Lord told me that the followership will disappear and the leadership will find out that they no longer have followership and they will disappear.

“All these I made known long ago and they are all documented on my Facebook wall. Nigeria will not break up, Nigeria will not disintegrate; Nigeria will come out of all of these a stronger and more united nation,” he said.

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he Super Eagles duo of defender William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Mikel Agu posted top notch performance for Turkish ?side Bursaspor in their 3-2 win over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Ekong was solid at the rare for

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ome-based Eagles have been promised a match bonus of 200,000 Naira each for beating Benin 2-0 today to qualify for CHAN 2018 in Kenya.

They reportedly lost $2,000-a-man when they lost 1-0 in Cotonou last week.

An official told SCORENigeria: “The boys are down because they have been promised a paltry 200,000 Naira as match bonus. “They have given their account details to the team administrator and in the new week they will get their cash, hopefully.”

Officials claimed the poor finances of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ne-

Troost-Ekong, Mikel deliver in Alayanspor win

the Turkish side, while Agu dictated play from the midfield and broke up play with ease which frustrated Alanyaspor from wrecking havoc.

They were both rated 7.5 out of 10 by a Turkish website in their match ratings of players on pa?rade for both sides in the game,

where the Nigerian duo were on from start to finish.

Agu who was signed from Portuguese side FC Porto on loan for the rest of the season has surprisingly settled down nicely into his new surroundings despite joining the team two

weeks ago.

Signed from Belgium side Gent Troost-Ekong performance won’t come as a surprise to fans of the team as he has proven during their pre season games that he will be very reliable for the team.

Eagles to get N200,000 for beating Benin cessitated the delay in these payments.

In the meantime, the team were hosted

by Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

Meanwhile, Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has sent his congratulatory message to the home-based Super Eagles who beat Benin Republic to the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) ticket on Saturday.

In the second leg of their 2018 CHAN qualifier played inside the Sani Abacha Stadium Kano, the home-based Super Eagles beat Benin Republic 2-0 and qualify 2-1 on aggregate.

A goal in each half from home boy, Kano Pillars’ star, Rabiu Ali and Kingsley Eduwo, were enough for the Eagles to book the Kenya 2018 ticket.

Ikechukwu Ezenwa stopped a second half penalty from Benin skipper Seibou Mama to keep the score at 2-0.

Reacting to the

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NGSuperEagles for qualifying for the 2018 African Nations Championship in Kenya.

Take a bow!”

Onyekuru’s goal drought continues at Anderlecht S

uper Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru played 90 minutes for Anderlecht but fired blanks as they lost 3-2 at home to St.Truiden in the Belgian top flight on Sunday.

The match was Onyekuru’s third straight game without a goal yet for Anderlecht since joining them

on loan from Everton this summer.

The Nigerian, 20, scored 24 goals for Eupen last season.

Anderlecht went 1-0 up through Massimo Bruno in the 18th minute but Yohan Boli equalised for St. Truiden in the 21 st minute.

In the 53rd minute Jonathan Legear made it 2-1 in favour of St.

Truiden.

Boli bagged his second goal of the game to make it 3-1.

And with three minutes remaining, Lukasz Teodorczyk pulled a goal back to end the game 3-2.

The defeat left Anderlecht in the 10th position on four points in the league table.

ious positions in the national teams.

I actually reapplied for the job even though I felt I had done enough to continue as coach of the Super Falcons “I’m shocked and surprised that I was not even considered again or shortlisted for the role,” Omagbemi told BBC Sport from her base in the United States.

“I actually reapplied for the job even though I felt I had done enough to continue as coach of the Super Falcons.

BBC Sport understands that top NFF officials were left upset by Omagbemi’s failure to submit her tourna-

ment report at the end of the biennial African Women’s Nations Cup in Cameroon last year, as clearly stipulated in her contract.

The NFF’s hierarchy also questioned Omagbemi’s managerial conduct during the Super Falcon’s protest over unpaid win bonuses.But Omagbemi has refused to be drawn into a war of words with her former employers over her controversial exit.

“If that’s the path they want to follow, I can only wish them all the best and the country more success,” Omagbemi said.

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lorence Omagbemi, who led Nigeria’s Super Falcons to an eighth Women’s African title last year, says she is ‘shocked and surprised’ at not making the shortlist for the role of coach.

Omagbemi’s contract expired at the end of their triumphant 2016 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Cameroon.

Despite being one of the 10 names on Fifa’s list for Women’s Coach of the year, Omagbemi’s name does not appear on a shortlist published by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for var-

Ndidi happy with 1st EPL win Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is delighted the Foxes won their first home match of the season over English Premier League newcomers Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.

The Nigeria international who starred for the entire duration of the win was also pleased at the clean sheet his side recorded.

Leicester City defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 in their first home game after suffering a 4-3 away defeat at Arsenal in the opening day of the EPL season.

“Happy to get a win in our first home game with a clean sheet, great support from the fans. The marathon continues. #yeswecan,” Ndidi tweeted on his Twitter handle.

Leicester City face Manchester City at Old Trafford in their next game.

Ighalo’s goal run halted

Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was in action for Changchun Yatai who were held by visiting 10-man Tianjin Quanjian 1-1 in the Chinese Super League on Sunday.

It was Ighalo’s 21st league appearance for Changchun Yatai, with 11 goals to his name.

The Nigeria star scored three times in the last two games before being stopped in Sunday’s contest.

Changchun took a 1-0 lead on the stroke of halftime through Marinho.

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Gullit wants Conte to apologise to Costa

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Barcelona have issued Liverpool an imminent deadline to accept their latest bid for Philippe Coutinho or they will withdraw their offer for the Brazilian, according to Guillem Balague.

Liverpool rejected a third bid of £113m for Coutinho on Friday afternoon and insist they have no intention of selling the 25-year-old this summer.

Barcelona are keen to sign reinforcements after losing Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain and have highlighted both Coutinho and Borussia Dortmund winger Ousmane Dembele as potential replacements at Camp Nou. However, after seeing a number of bids rejected

by Liverpool, Barcelona have now issued the Reds a deadline of 7pm on Sunday afternoon to accept their latest offer, according to Balague.

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ntonio Conte should say sorry to Diego Costa as his current Chelsea exile is “not good for anyone”, according to former Blues boss Ruud Gullit.

Costa scored 20 times for Chelsea as they won the Premier League last season, but he has since been told he is not in Conte’s plans for their title defence.

With the Spain international now AWOL in Brazil and giving an interview in the past week claiming to have been treated like “a criminal”, a claim that saw Conte burst out laughing when asked.

After their disastrous start to the league campaign - a 3-2 defeat to Burnley that saw Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas sent off - former Chelsea player-manager Gullit believes it is now time for Conte to resolve the situation.

“It’s all been instigated about what happened with Diego Costa,” Gullit told BBC Radio 5live. “It’s a little bit strange that you hear at the end of the season that you’re not welcome, and now he’s training somewhere in Brazil.

“That’s not good for Costa, not good for the club, not good for anyone. [It was] not very wise to do. You don’t do that.

Hughes hails Jese after Arsenal winner

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes said new signing Jese had already made his mark in the Premier League after scoring the winner against Arsenal on Saturday.

Jese, who arrived on loan from Paris SaintGermain earlier this week, enjoyed a dream debut, grabbing the only goal of the game in the second half.

Hughes told BT Sport 1: “It was a fantastic finish from Jese. Everyone has seen today what he is going to bring to Stoke and to the Premier League.

“He is an elite player, one that changes games for teams, and we are delighted that he is here.

“We have to realise as well, that if we want to transform the energy we put into the game as well like that, you have to defend properly, every single minute.

“But it is vital to not only see the negative side of it and to respond very quickly in the next game.”

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onald Koeman has praised Everton’s resilient start to the season but admitted it may take a miraculous performance to keep another clean sheet at Manchester City on Monday.

Everton have yet to concede in the opening four competitive matches of this campaign, a club first, having shut out Ruzomberok and Hajduk Split in the Europa League, plus Stoke City in the Premier League. Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane, the joint record signings until the £45m arrival of Gylfi Sigurdsson last week, have impressed in Koeman’s new-look rearguard but, with City having also strengthened this summer, the Everton manager believes his defence will face its sternest test so far at the Etihad Stadium.

Asked whether Pickford would find it easy to collect another clean sheet against Pep Guardiola’s team, Koeman replied: “If we get a clean sheet on Monday I don’t know if it will be a miracle. Maybe it will but we do know we are strong defensively, our defensive organisation is strong. The key to getting a good result is what we do when we have the ball and that’s what our preparation will be about. You have different ways to play, we will look at the best way to get a good result.”

ntonio Conte hopes to end a “bad record” of recent managerial sackings at Chelsea.

Former Juventus and Italy boss Conte was appointed last year and won the Premier League title in his first season in charge, Jose Mourinho having been sacked in December 2015 and temporarily replaced by Guus Hiddink.

That was the Dutchman’s second spell as Chelsea caretaker, while Claudio Ranieri, Avram Grant, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Carlo Ancelotti, Andre Villas-Boas, Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benitez have also occupied the hot seat during the reign of owner Roman Abramovich, which began in 2003.

Speaking to the media about the likely length of his tenure, Conte said: “I want to break this bad record. I must be positive.

“When you start a job with a new club, I hope to stay in this club for many years. It means you have the possibility to work with the same players, to improve

these players and [work] years by years.”

Asked if he will remain in charge when the proposed redevelopment of Stamford Bridge is completed in approximately 2022, he said: “Why not?

“I hope because this could be a fantastic challenge for me and also for the club, to stay together and also to play with this team in a new stadium.

est Ham are close to signing William Carvalho. The Portugal international is understood to want a move to the Premier League and has a £40m release clause in his contract, but there is an awareness the deal needs to be done because other clubs have been alerted to his availability.

Despite holding talks over the past two weeks, Sky Sports News understands Sporting will only sanction a deal to sell Carvalho if West Ham match the buy-out fee.

Sky Sports News also understands West Ham have had an opening offer turned down

by Sporting for Carvalho, who was left out of the matchday squad for the 0-0 Champions League play-off first-leg draw against Steaua Bucharest.

The 25-year-old, who helped Portugal win Euro 2016, is a product of the Sporting academy and has scored nine goals in 137 appearances since making his first-team debut in 2011.

Sporting have recently signed midfielder Rodrigo Battaglia as a potential replacement for

Carvalho.

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has made five major signings during the summer transfer window, with Pablo Zabaleta, Joe Hart, Marko Arnautovic, Javier Hernandez and Sead Haksabanovic arriving at the London Stadium.

But the Hammers have lost both of their Premier League games so far this season, losing 4-0 at Manchester United and 3-2 at Southampton.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hit back at the recent criticism of his defence after seeing his side edge past Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the game at Anfield as the Reds registered their first league win and clean sheet of the new campaign.

Liverpool’s defence was heavily criticised after their opening-day draw at Watford and Klopp was quick to defend his players after the win on Saturday.

Klopp said: “Yes, we were not 100 per cent happy, but it’s not a general problem.

We have to work on it. If you want to start like this, then we defended outstandingly good today.

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Onitsha Bridge extortion: Traders, road users ask Osinbajo, Obiano,AT 2 Okowa to intervene Make voter registration regular, continuous, ASHDC chair tells INEC ÏÏÏThe

Governor Willie Obiano (4th right) with Anambra State Association South Africa (ASA-SA) delegates at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Awka, during their 10-day roadshow...recently.

Nov. guber election: Onitsha traders restate support for Obiano

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ers impressed by the performance of Governor Willie Obiano in providing infrastructure in the markets in the state have reiterated their commitment to back Obiano’s second term bid.

President of Onitsha South Shop Owners, Chief Eric Uwaoma, speaking after the meeting of the stakeholders to assess the level of work in Governor Obiano’s N10 million project, said work is progressing steadily on the project, which he said, has reached an advanced stage.

Chief Uwaoma said their own project is a one storey hall with offices and borehole, saying that the hall has reached decking stage, while

the borehole has been sunk.

Uwaoma said the deadline for the completion of the project which is located at Akpo Street/Port Harcourt Road, Urebo Housing Estate, Onitsha is the end of this month (August), assuring that barring any unforeseen circumstances, the work would be completed on schedule.

He this is the first time any Governor in Anambra State, since the return of democracy in Nigeria, is investing so much on traders in the state and to that extent, they in Onitsha South Shop Owners, have decided to work assiduously to ensure that Obiano is returned with landslide victory.

“This type of thing has never happened before. My

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people are commending the Governor for this gesture.

They are very happy. And they are all shouting during our meeting that he must go for a second tenure,” he said.

Chief Uwaoma, who was surrounded by other members of the market executives, including the Secretary, Chief Felix Ezeoke, said Obiano has demonstrated more than enough love for traders in the state, that they cannot but work for his success in the coming election.

He said apart from providing security in the state, which is the primary need of the traders, Obiano appointed three traders as Special Assistants and introduced the Traders’ football competition among the markets in the state.

Uwaoma also commended the President-General of Amalgamated Markets Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS), Chief Okwudil Ezenwankwo, for

his dogged fight to promote the welfare of traders in the state, saying that he has been instrumental to attracting Obiano to Anambra markets.

He particularly lauded Chief Ezenwankwo, popularly called Ewepudike, for his support and encouragement to Onitsha South Shop Owners, pledging their loyalty to his administration.

Chief Uwaoma however called on Governor Obiano to as matter of urgency direct the contracted handling Ochanja Roundabout to Ziks Avenue road, linking Fegge and other parts of the commercial city to mobilise to the site.

He said the road has become so bad that to move goods across it by Keke operators, barrow and truck pushers, Okada riders and vehicle drivers has become difficult, stating that giving the road face-lift will help them market Obiano in Fegge.

Chairman of Anambra State Housing Development Corporation (ASHDC), Dr. Godson Ezenagu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make the registration of voters a continuous exercise.

Ezenagu told newsmen in Awka, the Anambra State capital that several people might be disenfranchised in the coming November 18, 2017 governorship election and the 2019 general election owing to the failure of some people to register because of hiccup associated with the exercise.

Ezenagu said the making of the registration exercise a continuous and regular exercise would curb electoral irregularities and enhance massive participation of the people in the electoral process.

“My findings at Mgbakwu area in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State showed that a lot of people who are of voting age will be denied the opportunity to vote because they were unable to obtain the voter’ s card.

“INEC should consider this adjustment in the near future because that will make eligible people especially who turned 18 years to register and participate in the elections.

“The imperative of this is that people will go for INEC registration at a more convenient time rather than being compelled to get registered within the stipulated time, which may disenfranchise many,’’ he said.

He also called on the electoral management body to address the problem of malfunctioning capturing machines before the conduct of the November 18 gubernatorial election.

Ezenagu regretted that the machines deployed to register big communities had few of them functioning and therefore could not register a lot of people who came out to register.

INEC ended the voter’s registration exercise on August 15 ahead of the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State but findings in most communities in the state such as Enugwu-Ukwu, Awka North, Awka South, Onitsha, Nwelle- Ezunaka, Ogidi, Oba, Obaosi, Oko, Ajalli among others showed that people who are of age could not register due to faulty machines and other logistic problems.

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No threat will stop Nov. guber poll in Anambra - Igbo Forum ÏÏÏAn Igbo grassroots socio cultur-

Biafran war veterans led by Col. Joe Achuzie, otherwise known as Air raid, (sitting at the middle) when they paid a condolence visit to Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, at Governor’s Lodge, Amambia, Awka, the state capital recemtly over the death of his mother, Mrs. Christiana Obiano

al organisation, Imeobi Igbo Forum, has vowed that no amount of threat from Indigenous Peoples of Biafra ((POB) would stop the conduct of November 18 2017 governorship election in Anambra State.

Speaking through their national chairman, Dr. Mike IkeguluOnugha, after their meeting, the group said that the problem in Igbo land has nothing to do with conduct of election but marginalisation in a country that Igbos were part builders.

He urged the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to soft-pedal in his boycott campaign and listen to the voice of reason, adding that such threat would worsen Igbo problem instead of curtailing it.

“We respect Kanu’s enthusiasm

and agitation but I don’t know what he has in mind for saying that there will be no election in Anambra State.

“The referendum he is talking about will come one day and it is not by boycott of election that we will achieve a Biafra republic rather it will worsen our problem,” he said.

Continuing, Onugha said: “We will constitute a reconciliatory body to help move Igbo nation forward and for those who believe.

“This organisation has its tentacles in Igbo land and we will screen all the candidates in this election when the time comes to know their antecedents”.

Stressing that the Igbos are being marginalised in the country, he said that “they want to use us as slaves and that is why they don’t want us to go”.

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President Yemi Osinbajo, Governors Willie Obiano of Anambra State and Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State have been urged to direct the removal of every form of road blocks being used to extort money from motorists and users on both sides of Onitsha Niger Bridge.

A cross-section of users of the ever busy bridge and traders in Onitsha in Save Our Soul message to the acting president and others lamented that both Onitsha and Asaba end of the Niger Bridge have become extortionist points for uniformed personnel and some hoodlums who parade themselves as revenue agents of state governments.

Mr. Clement Ezenwata, a trader at Bridgehead market but resides at

Asaba, lamented that most times it took two hours or more to cross over from Asaba to Onitsha due to the road blocks mounted by the soldiers, the police and men of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), saying that the unfortunate situation has been worsened by the presence of hoodlums who allegedly collect tolls from motorists.

At the Onitsha end, said Ezenwata, the soldiers, men of FRSC and others line up at both sides of bridge with their road blocks, extorting money from motorists and users of the bridge.

Said Ezenwata: “It is only in this part of the country that security operatives mount road blocks on an Expressway to collect tolls. They also inflict psychological fear on the people and sabotage the economic activities of the traders in

Onitsha. Why don’t they station security operatives in other cities where expressway passes? Why not do it in Benin? Onitsha Bridge is oil well. They collect millions of naira there”.

A driver who regularly ply the bridge, Mr. Kenneth Osadebe, said they have gone through terrible experience, saying “apart from money they extort, they work in concert with touts to cause traffic hold up and extort money from motorists”.

He then called on Osinbajo to direct all the security outfits to remove the road blocks from both ends of the Niger Bridge.

Osadebe also asked Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State and his Delta State counterpart to dismantle hoodlums embarrassing the two state Governments through their criminal activities.

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Nollywood actor and governorship aspirant for November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Yul Edochue, has blamed increasing incidents of crime in the society on hunger and poverty.

Edochie, who spoke when he met with the Anambra State Executive of Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC), said leadership is about fixing the problems and catering for their welfare.

He said: “What is the cause of crime. No amount of police you put on the road can stop crime. The root cause of hunger is crime. That is why I came out. I want to solve people’s problems”.

He however noted that it is not a fight he can embark alone, rather it should be a collective fight, stressing that this is the time of youths.

Edochie said: “I have a good name and I will maintain it. My father did

not train me for these vices in Nigeria politics, sharing our commonwealth but if those who stole money come to give you, take it. It is our money”.

Continuing, the Nollywood star said: “I am not given too much talk.

I believe so much in action. I strive to maintain my integrity. There is nothing like an integrity. I don’t have much money but God has ordained me for leadership”.

Earlier, the chairman of DPC in Anambra State, Prince Orjiwulu Ifejika, said the party which was registered in 2016 mainly have people who are game changers.

He said most of them who belong to the party are not the normal Nigerian career politicians but young people who are in a hurry to change the way politics is played in Nigeria.

“We are to take governance to the people where it belongs. It does not belong to the politicians who have been siphoning the people’s money.

We want the people to know the real meaning of democracy because we are not career politicians. We are not typical politicians in Anambra State or on Nigeria. We are tired of them. The people are tired of them.”

Continuing, Prince Ifejika said: “We are people who have the interest of people at heart. We are participating in this election. And we will take over the seat of power in Anambra State”.

He said the party will hold its primary congress in August 31, 2017, after which they will unveil their candidate for the governorship election but assured that their candidate will be a youth.

“The youths are coming to take over Anambra State and they will take people closer to the Government House. Ours is not the usual Nigeria politics, when you win, the position will become a private property for you, your family and village. Ours is new, fresh, he has not been contaminated,” Ifejika added.

for my installation –Bishop Okpalaeke ÏÏÏAs the crisis rocking the Ahiara

Catholic Diocese, Ahiara, Mbaise in Imo State continues, the new Bishop, Peter Okpalaeke, has said he is waiting for his installation as the Bishop of the Diocese.

Okpaleke, who spoke last Tuesday during the 70th birthday ceremony of Very Rev. Monsignor (Prof) Johnbosco Akam at his Uga country home, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, said he would not to be distracted from serving God by the crisis since his vocation was divinely ordained.

“What they are saying is foreign to my vocation, my vocation comes from God. Once the church gives me an assignment, I gladly accept it, whatever comes, I see them as distractions as a priest,” he said.

Okpaleke continued: “I have been living my life as a fulfilled priest wherever I found myself as a priest. Surely, I will see God on the last day that is my mission”.

After the death of Bishop Victor Adibe Chikwe, Okpaleke was appointed as his successor but the priests from Ahiara Diocese resisted his being made the Bishop of the Diocese on the ground that he was not from the Diocese and that they have more than qualified priests that can

be ordained Bishop. The priests have roundly resisted the installation of Okpaleke even with the Pope’s threat of sacking them.

Okpaleke thanked God for Monsignor Akam who turned 70, saying “it is a thing of thanksgiving to God for keeping him and using him to better the welfare of humanity”.

Rev. Father Elijah Sinde described Akam as a priest blessed with wisdom, saying: “Akam believes in the efficacy of prayers”.

“God has crowned his suffering with love at 70 years to share his charity work with the less privileged.

In their various remarks, the pioneer Vice Chancellor of Tansia University, Umunya, Prof. Nduka Uraih, who was the chairman of the occasion, paid glowing tribute to Akam and recalled that he did not know him when he came and started working as the VC in his university.

“I did not come to this birthday party because I worked with him for five years or for the birthday but for his philosophical thoughts, he has passion for the poor. I came for an interview and was given the appointment. He didn’t know me, he doesn’t discriminate, he shares and interacts with anybody irrespective of where you come from,” he said.

Nov. guber poll: Chdoka wins Anambra UPP primary ÏÏÏFormer

Aviation Minister, Chief Osita Chidoka, has won the United Progressive Party (UPP) primary for the November 18, 2017 Governorship election.

Chidoka, a former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), scored 1,222 votes out of 1, 473 votes cast.

Chidoka’s rival, Chief Chudi Offordile, who stormed out of hall, alleged that the delegates’ list was doctored to favour Chidoka.

The Director-General of Chidoka Campaign Organisation, Bright Nebedum, who spoke shortly after

the result was declared, promised to run one of the best campaigns in the election, which will help them coast to the victory.

He said UPP is a party which has the interest of Ndigbo at heart and Chidoka will work for the greater interest of the people of the state if he wins.

There was heavy presence of Policemen and other security operatives both at De-geogold, Hotel, where the accreditation took place earlier in the morning and Emmaus House, where the actual voting took place.

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Police anti-cult unit arrest 22 teenage cultists ÏÏÏThe Anambra State Anti-Cultist

Squad has arrested 22 teenage cult members in a community in the state during their initiation ceremony.

The Commander of Special AntiCultist Squad in the state, Mr. Christopher Bassey, who stated this during interview with newsmen, said the teenagers were arrested at Ajalli, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state during their initiation.

He said his men burst into the initiation ground two weeks ago and arrested them but unfortunately the kingpins who were initiating them into the fraternity, Junior Vikings Club (JVC), escaped.

He said these people who came from outside the state, escaped with their locally made pistols but they recovered cutlasses, axes, and regalia among others.

Bassey appealed to the public to give the Squad necessary information that will lead to the arrest of these cultists.

He lamented the spate of cultism in the society, especially among the teenagers, saying that his men arrest them on daily basis.

The Commander attributed the increase in the activities of cultists to the forthcoming governorship election in the state but assured that they were equal to the task.

Bassey however assured that in handling the suspects, they do not torture them in the process of interrogation, rather he painstakingly personally interview those arrested to find out their level of involvement and charge to court those who have overwhelming evidence against them and counsel under aged ones.

Bassey however said their efforts to rout cultism in various areas and communities in Anambra State have started producing results as communities are now keying into campaign against cultism and all forms of vices.

He said recently, the Ogidi community youths in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state matched around the town against cultism.

Ajalli community, he said, has joined in the campaign against cultism, an exercise, he said, his unit was involved.

Bassey said he expects more communities in the state to join and these were as a result of their commitment to fight cultism and crime in the state to a halt.

Meanwhile, a coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria has commended the Commander for the innovation and civilised way of handling the issue of cultism in the state.

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Anambra is now an investment hub –Obiano’s aide Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Special Assistant to Anambra State Governor on Investment Inflows, Amb. Uche Ajulu-Okeke, says Anambra has become an investment hub through the efforts of Governor Willie Obiano.

She told the newsmen in Lagos on Thursday that the governor had created an enabling environment that had made investments in the state to be thriving.

Ajulu-Okeke, a former Nigeria’s Consul- General in South Africa, said the economy of Anambra State was steadily improving due to the enabling environment created by the government, adding

that all businesses in the area were now thriving. “ Anambra has three big markets – Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka where traders and investors from Senegal, Ghana, Congo, Mali, Cameroon, Cote d` Ivoire and other African countries come to do business in these markets.

“The markets have attracted several investors to the state because of their acceptability and reputation,” Ajulu-Okeke said.

She described Anambra as the best investment destination in Nigeria.

“The state boasts some of the best brains in the country. Governor Obiano has put together an enabling climate that is attracting investors.

“The governor has built sustainable state institutions of in succession.

“He has established the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA),” she said.

Ajulu-Okeke, who is also the Head of Promotion and Marketing in ANSIPPA, said the state government had set up the Small Business Agency to take care of small businesses in the state.

“The aim of the agency is to take care of small businesses because the government realised that the people are mainly traders, farmers, and investors,” she said.

She commended Obiano for setting the stage for a conducive business climate in the state.

Tension as vigilant operative is killed in Okpoko ÏÏÏTension is mounting in Onitsha

following the murder a vigilant operative in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State as a result of protracted leadership crisis between two rival groups in the community.

It was gathered that one of the vigilant operatives, Emmmanuel Nwankwo, working for Chief Edwin Emesinwa and a father of six, was matcheted and clubbed to death near Okpoko town hall, a sprawling suburb of Onitsha on Thursday night as they were returning their security vehicle to the town hall.

According to Comrade Udensi Obinna, who claimed to be Okpoko Youth leader, former Caretaker Committee of Okpoko, Hon. Linus Ezenwanma and his secretary, Ugochukwu Ejezi, after being ejected from the office through a consent judgment of an Anambra State High Court vowed to return back to office by force.

Udesnsi alleged that both of them brought hoodlums who terrorised the

community in spite of the fact that the two parties had resorted to both Police Force Headquarters, Abuja and Zone 9 Police Command, Umuahia.

It was on Thursday night, said Udensi, who belongs to Emesinwa camp, as they were returning the security van that hoodlums loyal to Ezenwanma descended on them, matcheted Nwankwo to death, while his three other colleagues escaped with severe injuries.

But when contacted, both Ezenwanma and Ejezie denied and said they were not town.

Ezenwamma said he was out of Anambra State for his examination, saying that he has no hand in the alleged killing.

However, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Okpoko Police Division, Gabriel Elaigwu, confirmed the incident and said the matter has been transferred to the Police homicide section in the state. He said no arrest has been made as they were yet to know who were responsible saying that investigation was still going-on.

Lagos APGA congratulates Obiano on governorship ticket ÏÏÏThe Lagos State chapter of the “We at the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) last Wednesday congratulated Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State for picking the party’s ticket for the November 18, 2017 governorship election in his state.

Mr. Kayode Alabi, the party‘s chairman in the state, congratulated the governor in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.

He said Obiano’s picking of APGA’s ticket at the party’s primary on Tuesday was a measure of the confidence the party reposed in him to lead the state.

Alabi said Obiano had delivered purposeful leadership in Anambra and so deserved another term to govern the state.

party congratulate Governor Obiano of Anambra State for winning the party’s governorship ticket at the primary yesterday for the November election.

“The ticket is well deserved, having delivered purposeful leadership in Anambra. We are proud of him and we wish him all the best,” he said.

Alabi said under Obiano, Anambra had witnessed phenomenal development.

He said it was on record that Anambra had been made a state with one of the lowest poverty rates under Obiano.

The party chairman said education had been moved to greater heights in the state under the Obiano administration.

Youths of Nkwelle-Ezunaka community in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State during a protest over the planned removal of Chief Ikechukwu Nnalue as the President General of the community at the council headquarters ...recently

Nov. guber poll: I’ll use security vote to address needs of the people –Oraegbunam ÏÏÏA

gubernatorial aspirant in Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in Anambra State, Chief Sam Oraegbunam, says that if elected, he will use his Security Vote to address urgent needs of the people.

Oraegbunam, who is the chairman of the party in the state, made the assertion while speaking with newsmen on his ambition on Saturday in Awka, the state capital.

He promise to run a government responsive to the yearnings of the people, adding: “If elected governor on November 18, I will volunteer my security vote as contingency fund to be used to address urgent needs that affect the lives of the people.”

Oraegbunam said he would introduce a transparent budgeting process as well as focus on four-point paradigm, including infrastructure, health, agriculture and youth empowerment.

“We shall involve the people and undertake proper infrastructure de-

velopment of the state.

“I promise to run a transparent administration, and having been around in the state, the people know me and my assets are well known to them.

“When elected governor, my first approach to governance will be to demystify the budget process by mainstreaming the input of the masses,’’ the aspirant said.

“I will also convert the security vote to a contingency fund, through which the state could intervene in critical sectors for the people’s good.

“This is a sacred pledge because we will hold the mandate in trust for the people of Anambra.’’

Oraegbunam, who described HDP as the best alternative political party in Anambra State, expressed confidence of its victory at the polls and urged the people of the state to support him.

He described the party as the healthiest in Anambra State, add-

ing that whoever emerged from its primaries had better chances of winning the race to Anambra Government House.

“As a political party, Hope Democratic Party (HDP) set out from day one to do things differently regarding the nature of politics in Anambra State.

“However, while HDP devoted time and energy in building an allinclusive platform, other political parties were busy waiting for moneybags to come take over their party.

“With barely four months to the governorship election, virtually all the so-called big political parties are infested with various crises; as we speak, HDP is the only political party in Anambra that has no internal bickering or crisis.

HDP has shown itself as the only hope for the long suffering people of Anambra, it is a party guided by the tenets of democracy,’’ he said.

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Interview

After my 8 years, Anambra won’t depend on Abuja –Obiano

Chief Willie Obiano is the incumbent executive governor of Anambra State, seeking the mandate of his people to continue as governor on the ticket of his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In this interview with TOM OKPE, the governor emphasised why he will defeat his opponents and his plans for the state. Excerpts:

How would you describe the processes for your second term for now?

I recently passed through a very rigorous screening exercise in line with APGA constitution. The exercise was very thorough and I am happy that every step in APGA constitution is been followed to ensure that everything we are doing is consistent with the constitution which is the supreme thing that we are doing. The party is supreme and every party runs on constitution that is appropriately approved, so I am very happy that it has concluded one aspect of the process. What is left is the other meetings by the secretariat of the NWC before we roll out the drums for the election. Once again, I want to thank the chairman of the screening committee and all the members of the screening committee, the National Chairman and the NWC members that gave me a warm welcome when I appeared to the screening. Of course, we are our brothers and sisters keepers and we want to make sure we continue to do so. I am confident that after my election, the subsequent elections will bring many more APGA governors from Zamfara, Nassarawa, Abia, and Imo amongst many other places and APGA family will grow from strength to strength.

So once more, I want to thank everybody for this great opportunity and I thank God for passing through a very rigorous processes.

God bless our great party.

How would you react to what happened in Owerri, Imo State some days ago where a faction of the APGA held a meeting to elect officers?

Well, I don’t have information on what you are telling me. All I know is that there was nothing that happened in Owerri. If something had happened, Police and INEC would be present and I am aware that it didn’t happen and that is the best I can tell you.

May you tell us your plans for women in line with affirmative action to enhance their participation in your government?

If you look at my present cabinet, women constitute 27% and I am coming up to 36 percent. So in the things we are doing women are given priority. By the way, the N1.5 billion that we gave to farmers in Anambra State, women farmers got 60% of the money. So we are paying attention to women generally and improving their health. We are trying to reduce the maternal death in Anambra State and how we are doing that under my admin-

istration is that we got accreditation for the School of Nursing and graduated about 300 Midwives and these Midwives will be sent to the primary health centers in Anambra State.

Now we are going to ask those old women in the villages who didn’t go to school but help in child delivery that we will pay them what the government would have paid them so that they can refer them to the proper Midwives so that those people can have good antenatal. If we do that, you will see a very considerable reduction in the death rate of children and their mothers. So we are doing a lot of things for women.

You have been in power for almost three and half years now, would you state the milestones that you have achieved and also the most challenging aspect of governance that your administration has confronted?

Well, I will say the last two years has been tough. Nigeria went into a recession and only four states could pay salaries and Anambra is one of them out of 36 states. We have consistently paid salaries, pension and gratuities in the state as at when due. We are also working on other infrastructure and other things that are required in a recession. So being able to navigate the challenges of a recession and keeping my state afloat is key. This has been a key challenge and I had to bring to practice all my banking experience to keep the ship afloat.

Awka modern city is one of the cardinal projects you promised the people of the state and we have not seen much done in that aspect. How optimistic are you that you would be able to execute this in your second term?

I don’t know when last you came to Anambra State, you would have seen that Awka has transformed rapidly from a glorified village to a proper modern city. Are you aware of the three flyovers? Are you aware of the street lighting at night that stretches from Amansea all through the length and breadth of Awka? You are aware of the shops that are opened that brought Shoprite? Are you aware of the 24 hours filling station? Are you aware of the bumbling night life that has come to stay in Awka? Are you aware of the massive security that has been there? More importantly, have you heard that someone has been kidnapped in Awka since I assumed office as governor?

We are doing area mapping in the whole of Anambra State and we have started with Awka. Area mapping is very useful when you want to do GPRS and GIS. GPRS is for direction that is why we are labeling the streets so that when you come into Anambra State, all you need to ask is about the street, you will be directed accordingly. You just key in where you are going to and the taxi will carry you to where you are going and the GIS is very useful for land and erosion site monitoring.

We are doing so much more because we have development authority headed by a renowned American architect who is a Nigerian in Anambra State. So we are doing more, in the second term we are going to deal

Gov. Obiano

We want to do more so that by the time my 8 years is done, every community would have very significant infrastructure. This is outside the roads that we are building, the streets lightning that we are doing. with the inner roads of Awka and we have a plan to do another linkage to address the weekend traffic jam. A lot of vehicles come into Anambra State during the weekends because of the night life and adequate security; because of that, we have plenty of vehicles on the road and sometimes you have some traffic jam here and there. So we want to do some road intersects that will fly across one or two towns so that people will be able to get to their destinations faster. So we are working hard. We are doing an event centre that will sit 6,000 people which is going to be the best event centre in the South East. When you come in there, you will think you are somewhere in Dubai. That event centre is at the DPC level as we speak and I will flag it off once the DPC work is over, then you will begin to see the blocks and that is when I will flag it off but we are still on the ground, you know it takes a while to finish the foundation. So we are doing so much not only in Awka but in other cities in Anambra State.

We are currently modernising the roundabouts and that is what we want to do in the next one month and we are trying to retouch all the roundabouts so that we can put things

that depict what people from the areas are known for. Take for example, you find somewhere in Onitsha where we show ‘Odu’ and that is what Onitsha women are putting on.

You go to other places like Aguleri, we show bronze and fishes because that is what they are known for and that brings tourism into the state.

Why are you seeking fresh mandate?

I want some of my projects completed so that I will be around to commission them. In less than three and half years, virtually all the communities in Anambra State would have felt our presence to the tune of N40 million; we want to do more so that by the time my 8 years is done, every community would have very significant infrastructure. This is outside the roads that we are building, the streets lightning that we are doing.

In Anambra State now, virtually all the roads are lighted and we have continued to do more. By God’s grace, we are going to win the election and that would enable us to actualise the vision we have for the state and that will make the state to be the first choice in investment destination for economic and commercial activities. The mission when we go to work is to create a socially stable and business environment where indigenes and non-indigenes can have the opportunity to create wealth. That’s our vision. If you check my mission and vision so far, you will see that substantially we have achieved that.

So, my dream when I finish my 8 years as governor is that Anambra will be selfsufficient in its revenue sources and will not be dependent on Abuja. I have achieved that 65% already and in the coming years I will be able to fully do that and that’s the only way to move the process; making everybody productive, getting people to generate economic activities and creating wealth apart from securing lives and properties which is the core business of the governor.

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NNPC: Pipeline vandalisation harming economy, says GMD Simon Ugwu

Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru has appealed to oil pipeline hackers to desist from such nefarious act, as the act was hurting the Nigerian economy from growing.

He said the act was not only harmful to the environment, but equally hazardous to the pipeline vandals and the economy.

Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Nigerian Environ-

mental Society, who was at the NNPC Towers, Abuja, for a business meeting, Dr. Baru noted that the ugly incident of petroleum pipeline pulverization presented a loss-loss scenario for the vandal, the environment and the economy generally.

The GMD restated the commitment of the corporation to the best industry standards in Health Safety and the Environment, (HSE), noting that the corporation does not embark on any project without a duly certified Environment Impact Assessment

(EIA) report. ``All our projects also go through commissioning and decommissioning and we do it in accordance with prevailing world standards and our environmental practices are in line with the latest International Standard Organization, ISO specification, ’’ Baru said.

The GMD said that HSE was given a major consideration before the corporation executed the recent spate of multi-billionaire upstream investment agreements with some of its Joint Venture

partners.

He said, ‘’Be rest assured that if there is just one company that would be environmentally compliant in the industry, it is definitely going to be NNPC”.

In her presentation, Mrs. Dorothy Bassey, National Vice President of the Society, commended the NNPC for recent gale of success in the sector, especially the signing of alternative funding agreements with JV partners; and the re-invigoration of the NNPC Anti-Corruption Unit.

Bassey said as the foremost en-

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vironmental society in the country, the NES, was willing to forge a symbiotic relations with the corporation so as to address all the concerns that come with the day-day operations in the NNPC in particular and the oil and gas industry in general.

Earlier, the NNPC GMD had received a delegation of the Nigerian National Merit Award, led by the Chairman, Prof. Shekarau Aku, who was seeking the support of the corporation to enhance its operations.

Baru, has pledged the readiness of the corporation to support and identify with the ideals of the NNMA, which he said, extols the merit and value addition to the society.

NHFP set to end nation’s 17m housing deficit Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency report The Nigeria Housing Finance Programme (NHFP) on Saturday said the aim of its “My Own Home’’ housing scheme was to solve the nation’s 17 million housing deficit.

Mortgage Finance Consultant of NHFP, Mrs. Adenike FasanyaOsilaja, made the assertion at a seminar by the organisation in Lagos.

Fasanya-Osilaja said that the scheme was programmed to specifically provide long-term funds for Primary Mortgage Institution (PMIs), developers and private individuals to build or buy houses.

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MAN urges FG, states to harmonise regulatory agencies’ functions Ganiyu Obaaro The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has, over the weekend in Lagos, called on the Federal and state sovernments across the country to harmonise the various environmental regulatory agencies to enable its members to reduce cost of manufacturing.

The body said that high cost of manufacturing inputs were which affecting its members from attaining high production capacity.

Chairman, MAN Apapa Branch,

Mr. Babatunde Odunayo, who made this call at the 8th edition of the Mandatory Environmental Seminar of MAN, Apapa Branch, said: “Because of the multiplicity of environmental agencies at federal and state levels, and the attendant huge cost to industries, we plead that the federal, state local governments should find a way of harmonising their roles, functions and charges.

The cost of being environmentally compliant remains high for membership that is mostly in the small and medium scale categories.”

He called on the Lagos State Government in particular to deploy resources to eliminate the traffic gridlock on Mile-2 - Apapa Expressway to Tincan Island, saying that it would help in the cost of transporting raw materials and goods in and out of Apapa for 70 per cent of manufacturers that are in Lagos.

Odunayo noted the manufacturers have over the years continued to provide a competitive platform for the improvement of the manufacturing environment through the Environmental Best Kept Premises

Competition and Mandatory Environmental Seminar.

He noted that its members believe in the International Best Practices, adding that a good product would come from a good environment where best manufacturing practices are installed.

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AIICO, WAPIC, NEM, others lead sector’s turnover

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L-R: Bamidele Adeniran; Director, Adm & Human Resources, LASTMA; Lola Masha, Country Manager, OLX; Olawale Musa; General Manager, LASTMA and Fife Aiyesimoju Marketing Manager, OLX during the presentation of raincoats to LASTMA at its (LASTMA) office in Lagos ...on Thursday IMG 9330:

Aviation ministry makes appointments, postings Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Federal Ministry of Transportation, through the Ministry of Aviation has made some new appointments and postings in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN and Accident Investigation Bureau, AIB. The new development was communicated from the Human Resources Management Department yesterday to the management of FAAN via a letter titled “Staff Appointments and Posting” with reference number Ref: MCA/0146/S. 22/Vol T /91.

In the letter dated 18th August,

2017, addressed to the Managing Director of FAAN, Engr Saleh Dunoma, the ministry stated “the Honourable Minister of State, Aviation has approved the following appointments and staff postings in FAAN as follows.” Mal Kabir A N Mohammed as General Manager, Accounts while Mr. Anozie Norris is now Director (HRM) FAAN. Hajiya Salamatu Eluma, a Director of (HRM) has been posted to AIB as Director (HRM)” .

According to the official document, signed by Director (HRM), S U D Maigana on behalf of the Honourable Minister of State (Aviation)” all postings are with immediate effect. Please accept

the best assurances of the Honourable Minister of State (Aviation)”.

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niently repay and at zero per cent interest rate.

According to her, individuals need not have millions of Naira to own their own houses, adding that anyone who earns an income has the financial capacity to buy and own a house.

She said that the housing scheme was open and available to every Nigerian from 21 years

and above who has a source of income.

Fasany-Osilaja also said that members of the formal and informal private sector could access the fund irrespective of their income level.

“This is the first time that the informal sector is being given an opportunity to access to a longterm mortgage loan that will enable them to buy or build houses of their own.

“We are creating long-term loans for operators in the informal sector like traders, commercial drivers and other selfemployed private individuals to buy/build houses of their own.

“All that is required of them is to have an account with any mortgage or microfinance bank which will assess their income level and capability to repay the loan,’’ she said.

Increasing interest in insurance stocks continue to pervade insurance stocks seen as generating value for investors, as depicted in equities transaction for the week ended Friday, 18th August, 2017.

The equities market report published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the week, showed that out of the total insurance sector’s turnover of 31,188,819 million shares valued at N22,698,718.83 million, five companies contributed about 98 per cent of the turnover, leaving the rest with mere 4 per cent.

The combined turnover recorded by Wapic Insurance, AIICO Insurance, N.E.M Insurance Co, Axamansard Insurance and Linkage Assurance peaked at 29.45 million shares, accounting for about 98 per cent of the sector’s total turnover for the week.

WAPIC INSURANCE emerged as the company with highest

turnover for the insurance sector with a total turnover of 10,648,359 million shares valued N5, 336,228.0 and traded by investors in 592 deals. The company closed trade for the week at N0.50 per share.

AIICO Insurance followed in the week’s activity table with total turnover of 10,884,065 million shares worth N6, 086,980.63m, which was transacted by investors in 198 deals. AIICO closed week at N0.56 per share.

N.E.M Insurance Company emerged as the third most trade insurance stock for the week ended August 18TH with 3,577,703 million shares worth N3, 651,467.08 and exchange by investors in 78 deals at closing price of N0.96.

Linkage Assurance was the fourth in activity table of the Insurance sector with 1,967,136 million shares worth N1, 501,017.08 transacted by investors in 12 deals. The company’ shares closed the week’s trade at N0.77 per share.

OLX donates raincoats to LASTMA Leading online trading platform, OLX Nigeria has donated raincoats to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in support and appreciation of the agency for their control, management and regulation of traffic operations in the city of Lagos.

Speaking at the presentation, Lola Masha, Country Manager, the company commended the work that LASTMA is doing to ensure free flowing traffic, including the safety of road users and providing rescue and emergency services for Lagosians.

Masha also added that “OLX is focused on helping and empowering the communities in which we operate, which is why we constantly find ways to partner with key stakeholders who provide value

for our users and our community at large.

Also speaking at the presentation, Olawale Musa, General Manager, LASTMA, extended appreciation to the OLX team for their kind gesture and generous donation of rain coats, saying, “We are deeply touched by the recognition from OLX of the work the men do on the road as we know it’s not easy for them despite the weather condition”.

Musa also added that one of the agency’s focus is to make the economy thrive and that is why LASTMA men work round the clock to ensure the continuous smooth flow of traffic and to create an atmosphere for a sustainable social and economic growth by ensuring free traffic flow in the state.

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of Environment seeks to address these challenges by strengthening its agencies that are in the fore front of environmental management.

Shabi noted that the “Cleaner Lagos” Initiative in the New Law to strengthen LAWMA as a significant policy formulating authority in control of solid waste management.

She pointed out that the following were also part of the reasons for introducing the new law; the grant of concession to private waste managers to administer state owned landfill sites and engage in modern waste collection practices, introduction of public utilities levies payable by all household, residential, public, commercial and industrial waste generators for the management of controlled solid wastes.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni There is hope that Nigeria’s interbank overnight lending rate, which had fell sharply on Friday to an average of 12 per cent from around 60 per cent a week ago will rebound within this week, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had displayed its determination in ensuring system stability through aggressive liquidity mop up and injection of dollars into the official foreign exchange market, foreign exchange dealers have disclosed.

The interbank rate dropped drastically on the last trading day of the week, due to the repayment of the matured treasury bills and a refund of excess cash deposited by the commercial banks.

But forex dealers are of high expectations that the interbank rate its likely to gain significantly this week, as apex bank may return to its usual way of selling treasury bills in an efforts to reduce excess liquidity in the banking system, which is therefore believed to capable of helping the rate climbing again this week.

While explaining the factors responsible for the recent drop in the interbank rate, a senior forex professional noted that the sales of $100 million at its special intervention auction in the foreign exchange market last week was less than the amount requested by banks, leading to a refund of the excess deposited by banks on the last trading of the week.

Interbank rate may rebound this week after dropping to 12%

The regulator, also, injected about N168 billion in matured open market operation (OMO) treasury bills into the system a day before the closure of the market on Friday, while raising money market liquidity levels.

It would be recalled that the overnight lending rate jumped last week to as high as 100 percent intraday after the central bank tightened liquidity to support the naira currency.

The regulatory bank has consistently issued OMO treasury bills to reduce excess liquidity in the money market and curb speculation on the local currency.

The central bank sold a total of 68.79 billion naira worth of treasury bills on Friday in its bid to further tighten liquidity in the banking system.

The CBN sold a total of 68.79 billion naira worth of treasury bills on Friday in its bid to further tighten liquidity in the banking system.

The bank’s sales on Friday amounted to 65.5 billion naira of 363-day open OMO treasury bills at 18.55 percent, and 3.29 million naira of the 174-day paper at 17.95 per cent.

Meanwhile, the apex bank in the preceding week sold N167.16 billion of 356-day open market operation Treasury bills at 18.55

Bank equips employees with quality work environment – Ighodalo Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has reiterated the bank’s commitment to providing its employees with the best possible working environment.

He made said this during an inspection of the bank’s new head office annex located along the busy Ikorodu Road in Lagos.

The new annex is equipped with a gym and game room which has game consoles and a pool table to ensure employees have fun at work. The facility also has a clinic and is fitted with solar panels which generates clean energy in line with the bank’s environmental sustainability agenda.

Commending the bank’s management for desiring to give its employees one of the best working environments possible, Mr. Ighodalo said the new workplace will ensure optimal productivity, job satisfaction and talent retention.

He noted that although some of the bank’s competitors also have head office annexes, Ster-

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ling Bank decided to be different as part of a deliberate effort to become the number one bank of choice in the country. “We have done it differently, we have done it well and I am very proud of the team that did this job and I think they have done a great job.”

Ighodalo explained that the inspection provided him with the opportunity to interact with employees of the bank as well as some of the customers who were in the bank at the time of the inspection. He said the bank would strive to always to give its employees everything they need to feel appreciated, and motivated to work hard.

Also speaking, Managing Director and Chief Executive of Sterling Bank, Mr. Yemi Adeola, said although the bank’s head office is on the Lagos Island like most of the competition, a decision was taken to build the annex in the mainland area of Lagos to maximise benefits available from business opportunities in the metropolis.

per cent, and N439.45million of the 188-day paper at 17.95 per cent.

The total banking credit balance opened at N75billion.

But outflows from the system led the market into negative territory, traders said.

“We see the cost of borrowing rising further as the market struggles with tight liquidity

and banks seek to cover their positions,” one trader was quoted as saying.

Also, FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange, the Lagos-based platform that oversees interbank trading, during the same period asked lenders to publish quotes reflecting trades in the Investors’ & Exporters’ FX Window, according to Ecobank

Transnational Inc. and Access Bank Plc. The window was opened in late April in a bid to attract inflows, so as to boost liquidity in the forex market.

“FMDQ and traders reached agreement to try to move toward a single exchange rate,” a currency analyst at Ecobank had said.

Over 700 BDCs inactive in CBN’s Forex window

Over 700 Bureau De Change (BDC) operators have in recent months been rendered inactive in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN’s) Forex Window. This has put the sustainability of their businesses under serious threat.

Confirming the development at the weekend, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe said the BDC business has been badly affected by uncompetitive rate, as the CBN sells dollars to BDCs at higher rate compared to what the regulator sells to commercial banks, yet both institutions target the same market segment and customers.

The BDCs, he said, buy dollar from the CBN at N360/$1 and sell to end users at N362/$1 while the regulator sells to commercial banks at N358/$1 and the banks sell to end users at N360/$1.

The CBN’s approved list showed that 3,389 BDC operators have been

licensed to carry out the business and are expected to get $40,000 allocations weekly form the CBN Forex Window. The apex bank disburses about $135.5 million to the 3,389 registered BDCs on weekly basis to sell to forex end users.

The funds are needed for settling demands for Personal Travel Allowances (PTA), Business Travel Allowances (BTA), medical needs and school fees payment abroad.

Gwadabe described the buying rate for the BDCs as uncompetitive and a big disincentive for many forex users to patronize the operators. He said the banks and the BDCs operate and service the same market segment, and should get dollars at the same rate to enable both institutions compete favourably.

According to the ABCON boss, the banks enjoy large customer base with the customers able to carry out their transactions by having their accounts debited to

cover the cost of purchase. He said such convenience plus a lower rate put the banks at advantage position to attract more customers than BDCs. He lamented that BDCs are not only buying at exorbitant rate, but also sell at a rate higher than that of the banks hence, creating low patronage for the operators.

Gwadabe advised the CBN to take urgent steps to review the rate at which the dollar is sold to the BDCs as such would boost ongoing recovery of the naira against dollar.

The naira has remained at N368/$1 at the parallel market in the last one week, a major improvement from N520/$1 it exchanged last February.

He said the success recorded by the CBN in stabilizing the naira was largely contributed by the BDCs which remain backbone of the retail forex segment of the economy.

Capital Market B4 Bonny Amadi The debilitating impact of recession on disposable income of average Nigerian retail investors has been described as one of the major issues that could frustrate some rights issues in the capital market.

Cross= section of market stakeholders and retail investors who spoke to Daily Times Nigeria, said that more Nigerians are now impoverished than ever to afford food for their families than to think of buying shares.

Chairman Standard Shareholders Association of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Anono, speaking to daily Times Nigeria during in an interview, said, “There is nothing to eat, talkle of investing in right issues.”

He said that while some companies that are currently floating rights issues may have some

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Right Issues without foreign investors’ backup may flop -Experts foreign investors behind them, it may be more surprising for them to see that most Nigerian retail investors may not take their rights because of the harsh economic situation, and they may end up disappointed at last.They may be disappointed because they will not see retail investors to support them.”

According to him, most rights currently in the market are of premium; and may not be feasible for retail investors who have been constrained by poor performances of most stocks in the market and the near absence of dividend payment.

“If you look at it, the amount you invest and the dividend you receive at last may not worth any sacrifice for the retail investor.

Most of whom have been selling even at loss to feed their children” Anono said.

According to him, members of his group are no longer as enthusiastic they used to be about the equities market, but not burdened by challenge of meeting their family’s essential needs.

“Previously, I must buy shares every week, but what I do now, like every other retail investor in my association, is looking for how to put food on the table for my fam-

ily. It is someone that eats well will think of buying shares.”

He said that many of the retail investors in the market who are expected to take their rights are currently saddled with the challenge of paying their children school fees , as “there is no money, many of the parents are now changing schools for their children for affordable school fees, if you buy shares and the price is not growing and no dividend is paid, you don’t mind selling at loss.”

The Standard Shareholders Association chairman said that the current nature of equities in the market gives no comfort for a re-

tail investor struggling under austere economy “in the market now, you no longer sees stocks that are not on bid, all the stocks are available for sale” On his part, Mallam Shehu Mikhail of Constance shareholders Association of Nigeria said that it would take a retail investor that has relationship with people in government to buy rights under challenging economic condition.

He said that though when offers are cheap, they tend to be appealing to investors, but there has not been funds to do experiment with.

The stand of Anono and Mikhail were also corroborated by many retail investors who spoke to Daily Times.

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Investors reassured of ROI, CLI initiative’s N50bn bond

Afolabi Adesola Investors willing to invest in the N50bn Project Medium Term Notes to finance the Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), have been reassured of an attractive Return on Investment (ROI), as the State has outlined its strategy to fund and deliver an effective waste management service.

The CLI note is a corporate bond being issued by a private funding SPV and backed by the State’s ISPO,” and by the Lagos State Government, At a recent CLI Investors’ Roundtable, potential investors were presented with the innovative financing structure; of which the first tranche of the N27bn is being issued to fund and operate the Cleaner Lagos initiative which commences in September.

The first tranche, which has a 5-year tenure and 17.5 per cent coupon, opened to qualified investors from August 14 for a two week period.

Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Adejare Babatunde Samuel, in his opening remarks at the Investors’ Roundtable, said the partnership with the private sector was essential in achieving a long-term financing of waste management in Lagos.

He said the Cleaner Lagos Initiative is public-private sector driven because the state government understands the value which public-private partnership plays in driving the economy and achieving maximum results in crucial projects.

According to him, Visionscape, a leading global environmental utility group, has been engaged to operationalize the CLI and provide the required infrastructure for environmental waste management services in the state.

Executive Director, Eczellon Capital, Dipo Wintoki, said the bond offers investors opportunity to take part in the transformation of Lagos State.

Governor State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (3rd left) performing the first harvest of sweet potato, during flag-off ceremony of mass harvest of hybrid potatoes, exotic vegetable and other farm produce being cultivated by the volunteers of Osun Youth Empowerment Scheme (OYES), at Ilesa, State of Osun ...on Saturday.

Caverton bags CNL/NNPC JV Helicopter services deal Bonny Amadi, Afolabi Adesola Caveron helicopters has bagged the contract of providing helicopter servicing contract for the Chevron Nigeria limited (CNL) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) joint venture.is from the CNL, the operator of NNPC.CNL joint venture for provision of aviation services within two years renewable period.

The contract, for the provision of aviation services with a 2-year renewable option, is a five year logistics support deal for Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture.

Caverton is a subsidiary of Cavertion offshore support group

Plc, with Olabode Makanjuola as its Chief Executive Officer.

Caverton offshore Support Group is a fully indigenous company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, which operates in the marine and aviation logistics sectors of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.

With the current deal and as a fully indigenous player in the hitherto foreign-stakeholders dominated sector, Caverton Helicopters has confirmed the mantra that given the opportunity, Nigerians can excel and make Nigeria proud in all facets of the economy.

A statement released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday, 18th August, 2017, signed by Olabode, CEO , Cavreton offshores Plc CEO explained that the contract

was awarded following an extended competitive tendering process.

“Caverton emerged successful after scaling through both the technical and commercial evaluation ahead of other bidders. Given CNL’s reputation for very high safety and quality standards, it is safe to say that Caverton’s commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement contributed in the no small measure to this successful bid.” He noted.

Olabode added that, “Caverton will service this contract with 11 Bell manufactured helicopters in line with CNL’s requirement.

“As part of the contract, Caverton will provide guaranteed medevac response to CNL 24 hours a day, seven days a week, covering their entire area of operations.”

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CSR:Profitability, social responsibility aid organisational leadership - Report

Stories by Godwin Anyebe

With corporate social responsibility initiatives gaining traction, some progressive companies are going beyond volunteerism, linking profitability with social responsibility and embedding these goals in their core mission statements.

When organisations include social responsibility programmes within their leadership development efforts, it results in a positive impact on overall engagement and performance, a report said today.

According to a global study released by the Hay Group division of executive search firm Korn

Ferry, across all leadership levels, an average of only 36 per cent of employees are “highly engaged”.

Leveraging a social responsibility agenda to develop leaders can help reverse this trend, it added.

Around 87 per cent of respondents say that linking an organisation’s social responsibility efforts to leadership development has a positive impact on overall engagement and performance, according to the survey, which includes data from more than 7,500 business and HR leaders in 107 countries.

However, only 59 per cent of respondents say their organisations actually link the two.

“If an organisation wants to win the current war for talent and

retain valuable employees, then it needs to ensure that they constantly feel inspired. Employees need to view themselves as part of a big picture; and this is where the social responsibility platform can help,” Korn Ferry Hay Group Country Head Nitin Razdan said.

Razdan added that, “some of our own initiatives in India towards ‘nation building’ have helped us connect our employees to a larger purpose.”

With corporate social responsibility initiatives gaining traction, some progressive companies are going beyond volunteerism, linking profitability with social responsibility and embedding these goals in their core mission statements.

“We have been working with clients in India and Asia Pacific on leadership development which has components of social responsibility built in. These programs have delivered very high impact,” Korn Ferry Hay Group Regional Director Gaurav Lahiri said.

A separate Korn Ferry study shows that the top factor that improves people’s feelings about their job is working for a company whose culture aligns with their values.

Moreover, the number one reason millennial choose one job over another is visibility and buy-in to the mission/vision of an organisation.

To this end, majority of companies expect to spend more on so-

cial welfare activities in the next financial year as CSR increasingly becomes part of strategic decision making process.

Checks also revealed that, under the law, certain class of profitable entities is required to shell out at least 2 per cent of their three-year average annual net profit towards CSR activities. This law, more often than not, appears to be an uphill task for corporate to cope with in Nigeria.

However, analysts also revealed that companies find lack of clarity on laws and tax-related regulations along with some other factors as obstacles in implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.

NB lauds media on Golden Pen Awards

Representative of Oyo State Governor, Mr Victor Atilola (2nd r); with Oyo State Project Coordinator, FADAMA III, Mr Nathaniel Olayinka (r); presenting a cheque to the representatives of Onidundu Rice Farmers Group during a ceremony in Ibadan on Friday

Firm to give two new cars in ‘mega’ promotion Western Union, one the leaders in global payments services, has announced the launch of the “Western union mega promo,” in Nigeria for 2017. Designed specifically for the Nigerian consumers who conduct outbound money transfer transactions, Western Union will give away new cars to two lucky winners, in addition to 50 consolation prizes, in the first phase of the promotion which will run from July 24 to August 31, 2017.

In a statement made available to journalists recently in Lagos, Aida Diarra, Western Union Vice President for Africa disclosed

that;“Western Union began its journey in Nigeria over 20 years ago; and we appreciate the loyalty and trust of our Nigerian customers. Over the past two decades, we have helped connect Nigerians to their loved ones by moving money for education, healthcare, and regular support, among many other reasons. We know this ability totransfer funds securely and conveniently helps individuals andfamilies fulfil their ambitions, dreams and heart’s desires.”

“Rewarding our consumers is important to Western Union, and a part of what we do. We recently

concluded our Western Union Easter Promotion which was highly successful. This time around, we have stepped it up several notches by giving away new cars and other high-value prizes,” she added.

Customers who use their ‘My WUSM’ loyalty card when placing their outbound transactions will also have trippled the opportunity of winning prizes during the Western Union Mega Promo.

Western Union bridges geographical gaps through its offering of diverse options to send and receive money with reliability, convenience and speed. From a single

agent location with the First Bank of Nigeria in the heart of Lagos in 1996, Western Union has expanded its walk-in retail agent location count to more than 5,100, as of June 30, 2017, with a presence in every one of Nigeria’s 36states.

The company’s channel diversification focus, also allows Nigerians to receive money into 2.2 million mobile wallets and into more than 50 million bank accounts.

More than 20 Nigerian majorityowned businesses form the foundation of an agent network that connects Nigerians to their loved ones around the world.

Nigerian Breweries Plc has commended the media for its support for the huge harvest of entries for the 9thGolden Pen Awards sponsored by the company.

Submission of entries for the 9th edition of the Awards, which started on Monday, July 3, 2017, closed on Friday, August 4, 2017.

The award was introduced by Nigerian Breweries to promote professionalism in journalism practice in Nigeria.

At the close of the submission of entries, two hundred and fifty works for different categories were received by officials in charge of the award’s entry portal.

Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries, Kufre Ekanem, explained recently in Lagos that an independent panel of judges made up of distinguished professionals would analyze the entries for originality, news value, use of resources, credibility and factuality at that at the end of the collation.

Other areas of interest are infographics, lay out/headline, clarity and social responsibility, according to him.

Ekanem said that the 9th Nigerian Breweries Golden Pen Awards ceremony would hold on Friday October 6, 2017 where winners would be announced. Winners will emerge in the three categories of the award: the Nigerian Breweries Golden Pen Reporter of the Year, the Nigerian Breweries Golden Pen Photojournalist of the Year and the Nigerian Breweries Report of the Year.

According to him, the prizes have also been reviewed upwards.

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Lumos off-grid solar electricity to lift Nigeria’s SMEs Bonny Amadi Steady power supply in Nigeria’s businesses would be of immense value going by contributions off-grid solar powered by Lumos mobile Electricity services.

Such development is expected to make in the nation’s economy more vibrant.

This becomes imperative due to the fact that access to power has remained major constraint for Nigeria’s SMEs. More entrepreneurs are now deploying the Lumos Mobile Electricity service, for reliable, clean, affordable solar electricity.

Statement made available to Daily Times by Apo multimedia services, disclosed that Lumos Nigeria CEO Yuri Tsitrinbaum affirms that availability of solar solutions will play an essential role in efforts to bridge the nation’s electricity supply gap.

Tsitrinbaum said that businesses without access to the grid, find alternative electricity sources expensive, unreliable and dirty “many are now discovering that the clean energy wave sweeping across Africa can transform their fortunes” Lumos’ Mobile Electricity service, in partnership with MTN, is an alternative to noisy, polluting generators. Available at MTN stores nationwide, the Y’ello Box is providing a solution to millions of Nigerians who don’t have access to reliable electricity.

Lumos, which has attracted major investors into the Nigerian economy, has witnessed a rapid rise in the number of SMEs thriving thanks to safe, reliable and affordable power from the Y’ello Box. Tsitrinbaum said: “We are witnessing a power revolution in Nigeria. Our everyday lives demand more access to electricity, and we need to meet that demand in order for businesses to grow. If we are to meet the true potential of the thriving business community here, access to power must follow the path of the mobile revolution.

Today, Lumos is already providing clean and affordable solar power to more than 200,000 people, many of whom are business owners and households. By the end of the year, Lumos aims to provide 1 million Nigerians with access to reliable, clean and affordable electricity Meanwhile, a recent survey conducted by NOIPolls revealed that 61 per cent of SMEs in Nigeria spend fuel; while an ODI survey has indimicro and small businesses rely on generators for supply of electricity.

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Expectations as PenCom’s new chairman,Ï dƐ ƊƆ ƋƗƆƏ Ɛ Ə ƆƐ MƤƐƏ ƍƆ ƈ ƇƑ Ɨ 9dj ƈƒƆƏ Əƕ DG. others resume work

Stories By Kayode Adelowokan

Baring any hitch, the newly appointed heads of the Nigerian Pension Commission (PenCom) will assume office, going by a recent directive from the presidency.

This was coming as stakeholders have opined that the newly appointed heads of the most capitalized indigenous investors in Nigeria, would market their one year anniversary in Pencom with N8 trillion capitalizations with total contributors peaking at 10 million.

There have been mixed expectations in the industry, as current development between the National Assembly and the Presidency continues to raise concern on the resumption of newly appointed

Chairman, Director General of Pencom and other directors.

The concern was heightened as the Acting president, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo recently directed for immediate resumption of the newly appointed heads in acting capacity, pending appointment by the senate.

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, weekend directed that the newly appointed heads of the National Pension Commission, (PenCom) and other bodies must assume duty.

However, concerns have continued to mount over the state of the appointments and commitment of the national assembly to give their assent to the appointments, going by controversy surrounding confirmation of the acting Chairman,

Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Magu.

It has remained unclear, if the Senate would consider clearing the nominees, having earlier asserted that it would not clear further nominees presented by the executive until the controversy over Magu as the head of anticorruption body, EFCC, is determined.

The lawmakers want Magu removed, having refused to confirm his appointment twice, but the presidency insists he would continue in office.

On the resumption of the newly appointed Pencom heads, the Permanent Secretary and Director Press Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bolaji Adebiyi, who also ex-

tended the same directive to newly appointed heads of the Code of Conduct Bureau, (CCB) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

He said that all the appointees were directed to assume duties in acting capacities pending their confirmation by the Senate.

Adebiyi said that the directive for them to assume duties was to ensure that there was no vacuum in certain important federal institutions.

PenCom’s new appointees are, Ali Ahmed appointed as Acting Chairman, Mr. Funso Doherty, appointed as Acting DirectorGeneral, and Manasseh Denga as Acting Executive Commissioner.

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…as PenCom condemns bill excluding police, others from contributory pension The Nigerian Pension Commission has sustained its advocacy of comprehensive pension scheme (CPS) in Nigeria with THE recent knock on bill that excludes the police and other paramilitary organizations from participating in the scheme.

The Acting Director-General of PenCom, Mrs. Aisha DahirUmar, recently in Abeokuta, Ogun state, at the Annual Retreat of the pension operators (PenOp) comprising 21 Pension Funds Administrators (PFAs) and four Pension Custodians, said that excluding the paramilitary organizations from the national pension scheme would certainly be of disservice to the personnel of the

agencies including officers and men.

The bill seeking to amend the clude members of the Nigeria Police, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and Nigeria Customs Service (NSCDC) from the Contributory Pension Scheme on May 16 passed the seconding reading in the House of Representatives.

The bill, sponsored by Mr. Oluwole Oke, is also seeking to exempt the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS), Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the scheme.

“The bill has dire consequences not only on the pen-

sion reform, but on the other reforms of governments,” said the acting DG The Pencom boss, represented at the event by Mr. Aminu Farouk, the Head of Research and Management in the commission, said exemption of the paramilitary would have a retrogressive effect and impact negatively on the country’s economy.

She said the Federal Government was already overburdened with the payment of pensions as reflected in the 2016 Appropriation Act. According to her, about N200b was appropriated in the Act as pensions and gratuities which is still insufficient to fund pension liabilities of government.

Continental Re, Prestige Assurance lead week’s gainers Continental Re –Insurance plc and Prestige Assurance Plc for the week ended Friday 18th August 2017 demonstrated commitment of insurance stocks in returning value to investors through piece appreciation emerging as top gainers for the week.

Continental Reinsurance emerged as the second highest gainer among all stocks listed in the equities segment of the Nigerian bourse, with N0.08 share price to close trading at N1.30 per share, from N1.22, which opened trading for the stock for the week under review.

Prestige Assurance which held its AGM last Friday in Lagos, emerged as the seventh highest gainers of the top ten gainers table, with N0.02 share price, to close the week’s trade opened the week’s trade.

Business Interview B8 About Pel Extract Limited.

We are producers of wines, food drinks and spirits. Some of our brands are Capri aptizers, Pel aptizer, Rubby red wine, Casablanca, brandy , pel light drink soda to mention but a few.

Pel Extract Limited is located in Mushin, Lagos. Our company is mainly into Alcoholic Drink, Beverages, Drinks and offering Alcoholic And Non-Alcoholic Drinks.

How has it been accessing the CBN facility for SMEs? I think the banks have their own criteria of accessing the loan. But I think that is a way of keeping the money longer in the bank. I have not seen many who accessed the loan.

This is an estate of about 37 occupants. That means something is wrong somewhere.

The government should ask the banks why have they not disbursed the loans? May be, they will seat up.

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Challenges facing manufacturing must be addressed - Kotey Managing Director, Pel Extract Limited, Linus Kotey and chairman of the Lagos State Small Scale Industrial Estate, Matori, Lagos, in this interview with Simon Ugwu, speaks on issues affecting manufacturing industry.

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Powerandbusinessoperation Power has been a long standing issue. it also has affected our adaptability of business.

If you have something to do, for example, when you want to carbonate health products, you need cooling facility, but when there is no power, how do you power the cooling facility?

You will adjust your plans and start doing something else. It affects the stability of business apart from affecting profitability. It is something that has been there; and it affects business really negatively.

We have to rely on generator with the exchange rates now, generators are much more expensive and their parts are much more expensive, even for diesel. When generator is on you, have not started production when it breaks down, then, you are in trouble, you have much problem on your hands. The cost of the diesel is reducing now. This will help, but the major issue is stability of power supply. If one can predicts the availability of power, for example, between 9am-5pm, you will have power supply, then, you know you can plan, but the situation whereby it goes off; and you don’t know when to expect power supply again you have a problem.

Assessing improved power supply There was a time we saw improvement in electricity supply; and we were clapping, but lately, it has gone back to that situation where you cannot predict. Even though we hear that generation has gone down as a result shortfall in gas supply, the situation has almost remained the same.

Predictability is a very big

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factor in the manufacturing industry; when you cannot predict, you have a problem and that is the reason some factories decide to forget about DISCOs and GENCOs; and, instead, generate their own electricity. But small business are not able to do that, so, it is either you use your generator or factor product lines that don’t require too much power.

Transportation.

I will say looking at the size of Nigeria as a country and the available market, what is negatively affecting businesses with regards to transportation is that the rail transport is not there. Without rail transport, cost of transportating goods will always be high. For example taking a carton of wine from here in Lagos to Benin cannot cost less than N150.00 per carton, so, your margin is gone. You may be recording sales but you don’t make

profit. The easiest way to move goods from one place to the other is rail transportation.

Until we have that, you cannot talk of distributing goods effectively and taking advantage of the vast market available.

Propelling factor I am a professional brewer.

Once you have the entrepreneurial spirit, you will always try your best to hang on in the business, hoping that it will get better. I have a lot of colleagues who have given up. I don’t want to give up.

Diversification We are veering more into the spirit line, like brandy, gin and things like that. Talking of alcoholic brands, we make sure that our products are cheaper than our competitors’ products. We have also been doing some contract production in the area of food drinks and water production to keep the factory running. There are very

many other products we are interested in but the cost of importation of the raw materials make it difficult for a small business to go into it.

Major challenge The major challenge is access to finance. It is a re-occouring challenge but it is more expedient that we have access to finance now. Genuine producers should have access to finance.

Once there is access to finance, one can think about new types of products lines. One should always make sure that 80 per cent of the raw materials are sources locally, then 15-20 per cent imported. You must be able to import the raw materials and stock them so that you will not run out of the materials in order to produce continuously.

Advice to CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), being the owners of the fund, the CBN’s N220 billion

set aside by the apex bank for MSMEs and being in position to translate the government objective should monitor the banks to know how much was disbursed to the MSMEs; because that is the objective. And if necessary sanction some banks why they have not disbursed the funds. They should have a way of monitoring the number of applications that are submitted to these banks and how many applications treated and disbursed.

Advice to Discos The DISCOs should do more with regard to power distribution.

The distribution companies should do a good work with a good spirit in the power distribution areas. Power certainly is not everywhere, but they should ensure that there is power supply in industrial areas from this time to this time so that they can plan their production along with regards to when there would be power supply. They should give more predictability. This will enable them to generate more income. It is cheaper getting power supply from Discos than providing power supply by oneself by running generator.

Government The government should make power supply a top priority in order to encourage independent power supply so that captive areas can generate their own power and run it.

The gas supply should be given more attention. So, also addressing the issue of vandalisation with regards to developing a means of monitoring the vandals so that there will be enough gas to supply generation companies. It is worthy of note that the issue of pipeline vandalisation has stopped for some time now. This will help the generating companies and the economy to grow.

Upcoming industrialists I think one should first have the entrepreneurial spirit; so that the person can endure and go to an area well known to him/her. Be sure you have the expertise of the area you are going into so that you can be flexible and be marketable.

Job creation The Federal Government should bear it in mind that people need job. It is paramount empowerment of human existence to earn a living, feed your family and live a decent lifestyle.

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The good, the bad and the ugly of Nigerian music industry nothing can be said of new generation musicians, as they have bastardise the art of music with lewd lyrics and nude videos. A lot of young folks these days patronize these artistes and do not have the ears and patience to listen to good lyrics; instead they prefer songs they can make them dance.

As long as the beat is good, people will buy the babbles as they give credence to mediocrity.

The music industry is no longer a blessing to our cultural beliefs, norms and ethics, artiste no longer sing songs that promote our culture, rather they sing songs that praises alcohol, marijuana, women, sex, nudity, money and drugs, which have done nothing but corrupt and pollute the minds of our children and youths, who are fast taking to such. Presently in the music industry our boys no longer wear their trousers normal, they put it at their buttocks and call it sagging.

Also, young women are used as sex objects as they display all sorts of pervasiveness such as blatant show of their nakedness whilst doing all manner of dance shaking their buttocks. When you listen to some songs these days, they are not telling you anything edifying or reasonable, but how they are about getting high on alcohol and

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Over the years, Nigerian music has made great impact with Highlife, Apala, Fuji, Juju, and Afrobeat genres under the custodian of great artistes such as Ayinde Bakare, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Fatai rolling dollars, Onyeka Onwenu, King Sunny Ade, Osita Osadebe, Ebenezer Obey, Dr. Victor Olaiya, Haruna Ishola, Yusuf Olatunji, Oliver de Coque, Salawa Abeni, Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Felix Liberty, Oritz Wiliki, The Mandators, Mike Okri, Charly Boy, Evelyn Edna Ogolie, Peter Side Otong, Tina Onwudiwe, Stella Monye, Funmi Adams, Blackky and Majek Fashek.

These great artistes were not just commended for their musical performance, but the lyrical content of their works. It was more of a competition of inspiring and creatively crafted poetic words, such that no one could pinpoint who the best artiste was. However, with the current trend, where rhythm rather than lyrics that sells songs, many have come to argue that the now music has declined in standard.

Apart from serving as a source of livelihood, the old generation artistes also used the platform and their God given talent to pass positive messages that impacted positive ideals to people all over the world, for example the music “the horse, the man, and the son (ketekete) by Ebenezer obey thrives on passing a positive message that no matter what you do whether right or wrong people will still complain so you have to ignore them and face your business. The artistes of old wrote and sang songs with many positive messages that promoted great values and spoke of hope, joy, love, peace, tolerance, and forgiveness. But today, little or

rich they are and how they laid girls. Sometimes, they sing to insult their fellow artiste whom they have misunderstanding with. Taking or example, Kelly Hansome – Igwe Kom Kom (vs Mo-Hits and Terry G), M.I – BEEF, Mode9 – death blow (vs ruggedman), and so on.

When you see the lyrics of music being produced these days they are too raw and unpleasant to the ears, you will hear some silly words like Omo Wobe, Ladi, chop banana and so on, for example the lyrics of Ladi by Lil Kesh featuring Olamide and Phyno Emi Baddo ehnn baba Milli ehnn Milliano kima ladi (I should lick ass)ehnn kima Jedi ehnn kima la ehn..

Emi Baddo ehnn baba Milli ehnn Milliano kima ladi ehnn kima Jedi ehnn kima la di, ahh Iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha iranu abasha emule egba ah, shey emi yawo lowo e ni

oya takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] egbon o fe je ka takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] mo de fo emi takoko mehmeh [mehmeh] egbon o fe je ka takoko mehmeh takoko mehmeh she say make we dey sail e o, make i eat her steady o Mo de ni am sorry o, ah se be ni Ybnl e o Naija Lyrics zone dot com Mi o shey kiss Daniel o, emi ma kiss and tell e o

Ko gbede gbo eke, o tun ro ejo mi fun gbemileke Ko gbede gbo eke, o tun ro ejo mi fun gbemileke Pe dike dike Another example is the lyrics of olamide song is one song with beautiful rhythm, but the lyrics glorify rape and abuse of women in its entirety. It talks about getting loaded with local aphrodisiac, a combination of Dongoyaro, Monkey tail (locally brewed gin) and Claro (marijuana), and then going ahead to have a forceful carnal knowledge of a lady.

The Chorus: Mo ti mu dongoyaro, dongoyaro, Dongoyaro and monkey tail, monkey tail, monkey tail Aro bami gbe claro, claro o, claro o I want to do sina (fornication) today, sina today She said she cannot wait o She said she want to faint o Ah, story for the gods It is however pertinent to note that present day musicians needs to be super conscious of the content o reel out to the public