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Excitement as Chibok boy walks again after six-hour surgery in Dubai

Doorsuur Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ For Ali Ahmadu, a victim

of Boko Haram insurgency, miracle still happens. Ali who had been left to die under a tree after the dreaded Boko Haram members inflicted injuries on his spinal cord is now walking

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again after a successful spinal cord surgery in Dubai ending his three years on wheelchair. Ali was flown out of the country by Dickens Sanomi Foundation headed by the Chairman of Taleveras Group, Mr. Igho Sanomi. The Foundation had collaboContinued on page 6

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Review of Pension Reform Act 2014:

Reversing a working system? Ï New Bill seeks exclusion of Customs, Immigration, EFCC, others from Act

By Our Correspondent

ÏÏÏ If

Nigeria’s pensions’ landscape was a Google Search bar and one had the opportunity to enter any given year before 2004, the results would Continued on page 5

FG begins trial of suspected Boko Haram terrorists

Naira ends trading week high, anticipate further gains 6 UBA wins big at 7 Interswitch Awards

Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, (middle); former Vice President, Chief Alex Ekwueme (6th right); Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (4th left) and others during the Independence Anniversary mass at St Patricks Catholic Cathedral, Awka, Anambra State... on Sunday.

Wike seeks good governance to 7 curb escalation of political tension

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Review of Pension Reform Act 2014: Reversing a working system? Continued from page 1 have been easily organisable on a neat continuum ranging from confusion to an abject mess. The rules were a spaghetti-like web of contradictory rules, ill-thought out implementation, poor record keeping, problematic legal loopholes, indefensible exceptions and in some cases,

ignorance on the part of regulators, operators and contributors centred on the Defined Benefit model which contributed to creating a pipeline that leaked a steady stream of fraud horror stories, non-uniformity in pension arrangements in both the public and private sectors, and a deficit in pension liabilities. In fact, at one time, these

grossed to N1.6trillion large, according to the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria, an umbrella body of the biggest operators in the pensions industry – big enough for almost a sixth of the country’s 2017 budget. Drawing on the success of similar contributory pension arrangements in Europe, east Asia and some

American states, and in one of the Olusegun Obasanjo’s seldom heralded, yet consequential moves, the pensions regulatory regime was dramatically overhauled in 2004. The new regime was anchored around a new piece of legislation, the Pension Reform Act 2004; and the introduction of the Contributory Pension System

L-R: Economic Officer, European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria, Mr. Ibi Ikpoki; Counsellor/Head of Trade and Economic Section, EU, Mr. Fillippo Amato and Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Embassy of Spain, Mr. Juan Otamendi, during a press conference on the forthcoming 6th edition of the EU-Nigeria Business Forum themed: Youth As An Engine of Broad-Based Economic Transformation, in Lagos… at the weekend.

FG begins trial of suspected Boko Haram terrorists Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Attorney General

of Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said all is now set to begin the arraignment of suspected Boko Haram suspects held in various detention facilities in the country. A statement on Sunday signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the AGF, Mr Salihu Isah, said that their trials will kick-start tentatively on Monday, October 9, 2017. About 651 detainees were remanded by the order of the Federal High Court, Maiduguri and have been transferred from Giwa Barracks to Maiduguri Prisons while 116 charges filed are awaiting trial in Kainji.

So far only 13 cases have been concluded with nine convictions while 33 trials are ongoing at various Federal High Court Divisions across the county. About 220 detainees recommended for release / deradicalisation programme for want of evidence are still in Maiduguri while 1670 other detainees who were profiled at the Kainji detention facility are still awaiting judicial proceedings/deradicalisation programme. The statement said that poorly investigated case files due to pressure during the peak of conflict at the theatre constitute a major challenge for the prosecution. AGF also identified over reliance on confession based evidence, lack of forensic evidence and

absence of cooperation between investigators and prosecutors at pre- investigation stages. He also blamed poor logistical facilities to transport defendants from detention facility to court for trial and scarcity of skilled/trained forensic personnel to handle investigation of complex cases for the hiccup. Others are inadequate security for counsel handling terrorism cases and the problem of converting military intelligence to admissible evidence. Meanwhile, Malami, SAN has approved a list of prosecutors to handle the cases and the Legal Aid Council has equally released a list of defence counsels to stand in for the detainees/defendants. The proposed prosecu-

tions of over 1,600 detainees held in Kainji will commence by early October, 2017 after the opening of the new legal year. Four judges have been assigned by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court to sit on the cases at Kainji and dispose of them expeditiously. It is expected that the special prosecutions will start with the detainees in Kainji followed closely by the disposal of the cases of the detainees in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri until the cases are exhausted. The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the coordinator of terrorism matters, is expected to assist the court by providing the relevant detainees access to deradicalisation programmes where necessary.

(CPS), a novel innovation in West Africa at the time. The elaborate control mechanisms entrenched in the CPS framework by virtue of the triad of the Pension Fund Administrator (PFA), the Pension Fund Custodian (PFC) and the Regulator – a reinvigorated and empowered National Pension Commission (Pencom), elevated the pensions experience in Nigeria to a level that substantially addressed the ills prevalent in the old DB system. Indeed, in simple terms, the participatory nature of the new system, as well as its unitary nature made the system personalised by engraving ownership for its contributors; well organised and predictable; open and transparent, and had in-built mechanisms for ensuring it was appropriately funded at all times. As a result, emerging from the ashes of a pensions section saddled with a deficit of N1.6trn at the advent of the PRA 2004 – a mere footnote in the Nigerian economy – the ‘new’ CPS, on the back of an amendment in the operating law in 2014, has flexed its new found muscles and as at June 2017, was a N6.6trn behemoth. The twenty one (21) fiercely competitive and innovative PFAs licensed to operate in a fierce market have between them a total of 7,592,157 contributors and growing. For context, between the period April to June 2017 alone, they generated 97,713 registered Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA) holders. Compliance from the public sector has been somewhat impressive - 1,898,386 registered RSAs belong to Federal Government employees, with a further 1,537,436 from state government employees., The most enthusiastic participants though, have been the private sector, which has pumped in 4,156,335 contributors into the CPS. This seeming miracle occurred within a 12year span that witnessed a negligible amount of fraud incidents. Armed with the exhaustive legal tools available under the PFA, increased expertise and professionalism, a diversified portfolio enforced by the force of legal backing, and an increasingly educated workforce, Nigerian PFAs have consistently mirrored their larger global

colleagues in delivering outsize returns for their beneficiaries, proving the received wisdom that pensions funds can be catalysts for economic growth and development, making sensible investments in critical segments of Africa’s largest economy. Like all good things, accidental and deliberate that have happened in this country, a time comes when a person or institution arises to shock the system. For the pensions’ industry, that day of reckoning came in 2010, with a private members’ Bill sponsored at the National Assembly by Honourable Oluwole Oke, representing Obokon/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun state sought to exempt the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the intelligence agencies from the CPS. Despite resistance from all the important economic participants in the scheme, this effort was forced through with the passage of a 2011 amendment to the PRA. The amendment, in effect, excluded the armed and intelligence services for the ostensible reason of the sensitivity of their statutory roles in shepherding the country’s security interests and the need to have their pension data within a restricted management circle. A similar effort to excise the Nigeria Police Force from the CPS during the lifetime of the 6th National Assembly was partially rebuffed, the political compromise being the creation of a restricted PFA for the police, licensed by Pencom but crucially, still operating within the sheltered rigour of the CPS. Oke would not be deterred. In May of this year, he sponsored another bill before his colleagues calling for the removal not only of the police this time, but in addition, “the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigeria Prison Service, the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission from the application of the Contributory Pension Scheme and other related matters.” The bill has passed its second reading and is currently sitting before the Pensions Committee of the House of Representatives, Continued on page 26

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Chibok boy walks again after six-hour surgery in Dubai Continued from page 1 rated with a non-governmental organization, the Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care ( GIPLC) which drew the boy’s plight to Nigerians. The GIPLC, headed by Nuhu Kwajafa, had approached eminent Nigerians for assistance culminating in Dickens Sanomi Foundation picking the bill. According to records released from Dubai, Ali was operated upon on September 17 barely seven days after arriving in the United Arab Emirates ( UAE) .

He underwent spinal cord surgery at Zulekha Hospital Sharjah in Dubai. But contrary to doctors’ predictions that Ali will be able to walk after three weeks of recuperation, the little boy without prompting on Sunday was on his feet. The doctors at the hospital described Ali’s quick recovery as a “miracle.” A brief by Igho Sanomi from Dubai said: “Miracles do happen. For those of you, who don’t believe in God, better believe in God now. “This is Ali Ahmadu who was run over by Boko Haram terrorists in 2014. The boy and his pregnant mother were left under a

three for three days. The boy was bleeding from mouth and nose throughout the agonising days. “Ali’s spinal cord was damaged and he couldn’t walk again. For three years, help was needed. God made it possible after five to six hours of surgery and 48 hours in intensive care. Little Ali could walk again. This happened today (yesterday) to everyone’s surprise. “This determined sixyear old boy got off his bed and decided to walk despite doctors’ expectations that he would need physiotherapy to learn to walk again at least three weeks after

surgery. Today, Ali walked after just seven days. “This made my day and I am so proud of the Dickens Sanomi Foundation for making this surgery possible financially,” Dickens Sanomi release said. On his part, the founder of GIPLC, Mr. Kwajafa, who collaborated with the Sanomi Foundation, gave insights into how Ali was picked up before finally landing in Dubai. He said: “After five hours on September 17, and almost 48 hours in Intensive Care Unit, Ali Ahmadu had a very successful procedure. “It has been a divine

journey starting far away in Chibok in 2014. It is the story of a little boy left to die, underneath a tree, to where (Dubai) we are today. “It is about a fighting spirit, a resolute charming soul and spirit beating all odds to survive and walk again. “It seemed unachievable but thanks to all our efforts. We have cause to rejoice. This is to say a big thank you from Ali’s family and GIPLC. Most especially our best regards goes to the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki and his colleagues who set the ball rolling towards raising funds and awareness for the surgery.

“Our profound gratitude goes specially to Dickens Sanomi Foundation for making it all happen and for being at the hospital with Ali. “This surgery was made possible by the esteemed Foundation. Thank you once again the Chairman of the Foundation, Igho Sanomi and its Board of Trustees. “We thank the press ( print and electronic). We cannot do it without you. We are grateful. We thank Nigerians for their prayers and well-wishes. God will bless you all immensely. God has done it again.”

L-R: Rivers State Governor, Seriake Dickson; Chairman of the occasion, Justice Olayinka Ayoola (rtd); celebrant, Asiwaju Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN); his wife, Olufunmilayo and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ikweremadu, during the 70thbirthday lecture and book presentation in honour of Awomolo in Abuja… recently.

Naira ends trading week high, anticipate further gains

Motolani Oseni

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The Nigerian currency, Naira, over the weekend closed at 367 to the US dollar against 369 to 370 exchanged a week ago, ending the trading week on a positive note both at the official and unofficial foreign exchange markets. This is just as forex traders anticipate further gains this week, with high expectations that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will continue its weekly intervention in the forex market, due to the current level of the nation’s external reserves. The local currency, on Tuesday, had rebounded to gaining streak, when it appreciated for the first time within the week, to close at 367 to the dollar against 370 sold on the first trading in the week under review. It, however, stabilized the Tuesday rate on Wednesday, but relapsed on Thurs-

day to 368 before closing the week on Friday at 367 to the dollar at the parallel market. The Naira fell against the pound and euro, with the week closing rate of 488 and 437 respectively, while compared with 436 and 485, traded earlier in the week. Although, it rebounded slightly against the Pound sterling to close at 487 on Thursday, after seen traded at 488 and 436 on Wednesday, but were sold at 485 and 436 on Tuesday at the parallel segment of the forex market, even though the euro at 436 was stronger than 437 exchanged on Monday. At the official foreign exchange market, the naira maintained the 305.90 per dollar traded, which was slightly better than Monday rate of 305.95 sold on about a week ago. The local currency, at the official foreign exchange market, closed at 305.95 a week ago, but appreciated to

Ï CBN continues FX injections 305.90on Tuesday but steadied at 305.90 on Wednesday, before moving up to 305.85 on Thursday and sustained the gains recorded during the week on Friday. Although, the gains were linked to the injection of $545 million by the apex bank a day earlier, as the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) received the largest intervention of $285 million. The banks, also sustained its intervention in the various sectors of the interbank Foreign Exchange market with the injection of $545 million. Giving a breakdown of the Bank’s latest forex injection, its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, revealed that the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) received the largest intervention of $285 million.

Other components of the released figures include the $100 million offered for wholesale SMIS, $90 million for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) window and $70 million for invisibles such as Basic Travel Allowances, tuition fees and medical payments. The CBN has also reiterated its stance towards intervening at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market. It warned speculators against “nefarious activities’’, stating that checks were in place to guard against unlawful practices. Okorafor, said the success recorded at the I& E FX Window was an indication of the appreciable level of confidence in the foreign exchange management by foreign investors and autonomous suppliers of foreign exchange to the market. He said that the apex

bank had so far met all the legitimate forex demands from genuine customers, adding that the CBN would ensure sustainable forex liquidity and transparency to enable as many customers as possible get access to the foreign exchange they genuinely demand. Meanwhile, the nation’s external reserve is currently sit at $33billion, which has more positioned the CBN to continue to intervene in the foreign exchange market. This however, means positive news for Nigeria from the oil markets where crude prices touched a five-month high, with Brent, the benchmark crude, up one per cent at $55.72 a barrel, after a session high of $55.99, its highest since April 13. it is worthy of note that the accretion in reserves, derived mainly from the proceeds of crude oil earnings, represents an increase by $7 billion, compared

with the $26 billion at the end of the year. The Nigerian economy, which recently exited from a debilitating recession, with data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showing that the economy expanded by 0.55 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2017, was driven mainly by the performance of the oil and three other sectors. In the second quarter, the oil sector grew significantly by 17.04 percentage points from -15.40 per cent recorded in Q1 2017 to 1.64 per cent, reflecting the relative peace in the Niger Delta, increased oil output from the region and increase in oil prices. Okorafor, however, maintained that authorised dealers had enough funds to meet the forex needs of customers and urged all to adhere to the extant guidelines on the sale of forex in the Nigerian forex market.

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Wike seeks good governance to curb escalation of political tension Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏ Good governance is the

only way out of the political tension currently ravaging the country. This was the assertion of the governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike, speaking at the 57th Independence Church Service at the Saint Mark’s Anglican Church in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

The governor stated that unless Nigerians experienced good governance at the Federal Level, agitations would continue across different parts of the country. He said that Rivers State was not part of any agitation for secession but added that in as much as the country continued to have bad governance, people would continue to agitate.

Wike said: “We give God the glory that we are still one, despite the agitations and challenges. God has blessed this country. We are not part of those who want to secede. Rivers State will never be part of that.” The governor, however, pointed out that the country could not continue with “the current level of impunity and injustice,” saying that it was time for the right

thing to be done. “People must speak out that what is going on is not correct. Under this dispensation, votes no longer count. I have faith that we will come out of the present predicament,” he said. The governor explained that one of the reasons why politicians acted irrationally was because they knew that Police and INEC could manipulate results in their

favour. He called for better security and justice for all the federating units to give all Nigerians a sense of belonging and de-escalate tension across the land. He reiterated his call for the investigation of the alleged criminal activities of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, which he said “had become a notorious criminal gang.” Delivering his sermon,

the Anglican Bishop of Evo Diocese, Rt. Rev. Innocent Ordu, said Nigeria had developed despite her many challenges and urged Nigerians to respect the laws of the country, support constituted authorities, and work for the growth of the country. The Independence Church Service attracted top government officials, security agencies, and traditional rulers.

Agric: Africa’s largest net house nears completion in Borno Ï Gov Shettima assesses progress ÏÏÏ

L-R: Ibadan-based politician, Yinka Adeniyi; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Sen. Femi Lanlehin, during Lalehin’s visit to the Olubadan in his Palace, Ibadan, Oyo State… at the weekend.

UBA wins big at Interswitch Awards

ÏÏÏ United Bank for Africa

(UBA) Plc has once again added to its growing list of laurels by emerging best institution in two esteemed categories at the Interswitch Awards and Gala. UBA beat other nominees in its category, taking away the prize for the Fastest Growing Bank Partner given to the bank with the most impressive performance in Verve card issuance and the Payment Innovation Driver for Trade Finance. Both awards further lend credence to the bank’s dominance in the digital banking space. The award, which is a recognition of the innovative products and services introduced by the bank in recent times targeted to-

wards meeting customer needs, comes on the heels of recent awards hauled by UBA, including Finnacle Client Innovation Awards, and Best Bank Awards won by its five subsidiaries across Africa by The Bankers Magazine. Receiving the award at a colorful and well attended event, the Group Head, Consumer and Digital Banking, United Bank for Africa, Dr. Yinka Adedeji, appreciated the organiser’s for the recognition noting that UBA’s dedication to hard work and particular emphasis on quality to customer needs are been acknowledged. According to him, the award affirms the Bank’s strong management and un-matched commitment

to service excellence. “This only goes to show that our resolve in continuing to deploy innovative solutions that puts customer first by using cutting edge technology for consumer satisfaction and excellent banking experience is important to us. This recognition will further spur us to do more in meeting the needs of our customers with unequalled service hard to find elsewhere,” said Adedeji. UBA is one of Africa’s leading banks with operations in 19 African countries including having presence in global financial centers: New York, London and Paris. Adjudged to be at the forefront of innovation and convenience banking, UBA is one of the first

financial services institutions on the continent to deploy Finacle 10x, a new information technology platform to boost its services and electronic banking channels. Today, UBA provides banking services to some 11 million customers globally, through diverse channels and several thousand touch points.

A computerized net house, measuring 53,000 square meters, believed to be the largest in sub Saharan Africa is currently at advanced stage courtesy of Governor Kashim Shettima’s drive to reposition Borno’s economic potentials through Agriculture. The plan is part of the Government’s response to destructions of livelihoods by Boko Haram insurgents across the State. Governor Shettima inspected the site of the fully funded Government project located opposite the State University at Jimtilo, few kilometres from Maiduguri city centre. The net house It is being designed as a retractable net house measuring about 53,000sqm (5.3ha). It possesses a dual operation drip irrigation process, and a factory for production and fabrication of drip line and emitters at the site to ease maintenance and operation of drip systems and long term sustainability of the project. Engineer Ibrahim Ali, Honourary Adviser on Agriculture, told Shettima at the site that by design, the net house is to be operated and driven by instruments of sustainability - a closed loop system that ensures

sustainability of crop production within the net house. It also consists of a tomato processing plant where waste will be reduced and the effect of seasonal glut on tomoto price fluctuations completely eliminated, adding value to the product (tomato), Ali also informed the Governor. The net-house will generate more jobs and income for the State, so also boost tomato production, and significantly contribute towards tomato paste import substitution in Nigeria. It will also be used to produce seedlings, grow young plants, other food crops, sea foods, trees for reforestation, ornamental trees and many others for the betterment of the populace. With skill training for workers to be able to run and operate the net house with minimal supervision or technical assistance from component manufactures, it is fabricated by Borno hands, creating more job opportunities in the value chain from production, maintenance, packaging, transportation and marketing, not forgetting the solar panel fabrication plant for sustainable uninterrupted power supply for the net house.

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Shun unnecessary strike, Oba of Benin 2019: Enugu APC endorses Buhari for second term admonishes doctors Moses Oyediran,

Titus Akhigbe,

Enugu

Benin

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All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State at the weekend endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office. This was announced by the state chairman of the party, Dr. Ben Nwoye, at a press briefing. He advised other presidential aspirants on the platform of the party not to be deceived adding that President Buhari has shown total commitment

ÏÏÏThe

Benin monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo UkuAkpolokpolo Oba Ewuare, has admonished doctors and other health workers across the nation to take proactive steps to nip in the bud the incessant strike actions rocking the medical sector in the country. Oba Ewuare explained that many lives which would have been saved were tragically lost, due to the ceaseless strike actions in Nigerian hospitals. The warning came on the heels of series of strike actions by doctors, nurses and health workers nationwide. The royal father gave the warning while playing host to the new Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teach-

Oba Ewuare

ing Hospital (UBTH), Dr. Darlington Obaseki, in his palace in Benin, the Edo state capital. Omo N’Oba who fumed at the unfortunate situation, challenged the new CMD of University of Benin Teaching Hospital to save lives rather than concentrating on unnecessary strike actions that could be detrimental to the people.

The monarch also tasked Dr Obaseki to leave no stone unturned at revamping all the departments of the hospital better than his predecessors for the benefit of all. Earlier, the visitor, Dr. Obaseki, told Oba Ewuare that he was at the palace to formerly inform him of his appointment as the new CMD of UBTH as well as seek for royal blessings.

towards the development of the country. He particularly congratulated President Buihari for his successful outing at the United Nations General Assembly in the US, and for once again putting the nation’s face on the map of world politics. “I want to congratulate our dear President on his outing at the UN and his performance; despite the whole story of the death wishers, he did not only come home and resumed duty but he has continued to move around and took time to address the United Nations and

put our face again on the map of the world politics. “So, I congratulate him on that particular safe and sound trip. “Let me use this opportunity to say that Enugu State APC in its entirety has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term. He is our president, he is a performing president, and we the members of APC want to resoundingly endorse him for second term. “Our office in Aso Rock is not vacant, there is no vacancy there. And we will not accept or admit any one else coming under APC or any pretentious guise or on any auspices to run or seek our support for 2019; it will be a project that will be moribund,” he said.

NASS wants local content policy extended to that will ensure a minimum of building, construction 60 percent local content in all ÏÏÏThe nation’s law makers

at the weekend pushed for local content policy currently existing in the oil and gas sector to be extended to the building and construction industry. This, they said, will not only generate employment opportunities for Nigerians, but

would also save the country huge foreign exchange spent on goods and services already available in the country. Chairperson, House Committee on Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI) Hon. Beni Lar, in Otta, Ogun State, said her committee will push for a bill

building projects in the country. “The local content bill in the oil and gas sector should be extended to the building and construction Industry. We will ensure that the bill recommends 60 percent local content on such project.” Lar stated.

FAAN graduates 300 AVSEC, ARFFS cadets, lauds Sirika Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏBarely eight months af-

ter the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) graduated 216 cadets from the second batch of officers in the Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Services (ARFFS), the authority at the weekend graduated yet another 300 AVSEC and ARFFS Personnel from the class of September 2017 AVSEC and ARFFS cadets. The personnel were ushered into the Authority’s

fold, following a passing out parade held at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA) Staff School in Ikeja, Lagos for the new graduates which comprised male and female officers. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director/CEO FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma, said he was pleased reviewing the passing out parade of the class of September 2017 made up of 185 AVSEC, 115 ARFFS cadets, pointing out that the event further demonstrates management’s continuous commitment to

human capacity development in order to meet the highest standards of professionalism and best industry practices. Engr. Dunoma, who was represented by the Director of Engineering Services of FAAN, Engr. Salisu Nurudeen Daura, commended the parade instructors and trainees for the impressive performance, professional carriage and excellent “drill” exhibited. Admonishing the new cadets drawn from AVSEC STP 1-2-3 Class of 2017 and

Fire Fighters Basic Class of 2017 to be committed to their jobs, Salisu pointed out that the career path for AVSEC and ARFFS officers is challenging but rewarding at the same time. Salisu said “In the course of its pursuit, you have a great responsibility to live up to the vision of the FAAN which is to be one of the best airport groups in the world. You should be vigilant and ensure that you do not become the weak link in this value chain. While acknowledging the inherent challeng-

es in your operations, you must guard against temptation, and compromises. You should always put service first before any other consideration as this organization places integrity above all other things”. “At this point, I would like to acknowledge the unwavering support of the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, whose singular passion is the development of the Nigerian Aviation industry. The devotion and sacrifice of our staff, particularly the FAAN Training

L-R: President, Mrs. Chioma Onuorah; Kwara State Chairman, Alhaji Ahmed Bayo Opalekunle; Vice Chairman, Alhaji Ayo Okunade; General Secretary, Alhaji Toyin Raji and Public Relations Officer, Prince Soni Alamioje, all of Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, during the administering oath of office on the newly elected members in kwara State…recently.

Centre, AVSEC and ARFFS Instructors, have made this day a reality. Your families’ contributions and support cannot be overemphasized. We sincerely appreciate you all,” Salisu said. Speaking further, the Director of Engineering Services added that the occasion “is an indelible mark in your career as officers of the security, ARFFS. As you proceed to your respective Service Units, I enjoin you to remember all you have learnt and make a personal commitment to excel in your chosen career” The Director also congratulated all award winners, including the parade commander and all the champion guards for their excellent performance in the passing out parade. The event climaxed with presentation of awards of excellence to those who distinguished themselves in the programme. The awards were in three different categories, for Aviation Security officers, Fire Officers and Parade Commanders. While Engr Salisu did the inspection of guards, there were also skill demonstrations by fire fighters and AVSEC personnel at the parade ground. Also in attendance at the event were the Authority’s Directors, General Managers and other stakeholders in the aviation sector. Heads of Military and Paramilitary organisations, Police, FAAN staff and members of the airport community were adequately represented.

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Ohaneze lauds Gov Lalong, says Igbos in Plateau are in safe hands Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, has commended the swift response taken by Governor Simon Lalong to douse the tension that arose days back in the State as a result of the activities of those agitating for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast. Speaking during a courtesy call to the governor at government House in Jos at the weekend, Nwodo said Lalong has demonstrated commitment to the unity of Nigeria by moving swiftly to arrest the ugly situation that would have thrown the entire country into unnecessary crisis. The Ohaneze President General said, “Ndigbo are indeed grateful for your quick response in protecting lives and properties during last week tension in Jos and with this I bring you greetings from the five Eastern governors. “They have sent me to you to tell you that we cannot afford to go into another civil war in which we lost 3.5 million people; and if elders like us do not speak out now to arrest the drum of war gathering momentum by the youths to plunge us into another round of civil war, posterity will not forgive us; no country has survived war twice in a generation aggrieved The Ohaneze President call on all aggrieved party to shield their sword for the interest of a United Nigeria, adding that the lives off all northerners in the southeast are equally guaranteed for safety; “anybody who wants to kill a northerner in the Southeast will first of all kill me,” he said. Responding, Governor Lalong praised the leadership of the Igbo apex body for finding

time to visit Plateau in a time when words of wisdom are needed from elders. Lalong said the recent tension was caused by hoodlums who want to take the State back into another round of crisis, adding that the Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two persons that masterminded the tension that would have escalated to a major crisis. The governor said “during the quit notice, I have assured Ndigbo that Plateau is their home and that they are not going anywhere; I have vowed to protected the lives of every Nigeria living in Plateau; and with this I will not allow any security breach because if the lives of those I have promised to protect is lost, they will say is the governor that told them to stay haven assured them of their safety”, Lalong said.

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Appeal Court begins hearing of 250 appeals in Kogi today Andrew Orolua Abuja

ÏÏÏ The President of the

Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa, will today lead the appellate court to commence a special sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State Capital .

During the special sitting which appear as an extraordinary feat, the appellate court will use the opportunity to further decongest about 250 backlog of appeals, including criminal, Civil and Human Rights matters. A statement signed by Media Officer to the Court

of Appeal, Sa’adatu Musa. Media, said after an inaugural ceremony, the sitting proper will commence immediately with the Justice Bulkachuwa sitting with the Justices of Abuja Division for two weeks in the Confluence State.

There are three Panels of which Panels 1 and 2 will in the next 14 days, trash out about 250 Appeals on Criminal, Civil and Human Rights Matters; while the Shari’a Panel which is the 3rd Panel, will hear the pending Shari’a Appeals.

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola (right), with other government officials, during the on the spot assessment of people affected by the Mud Slide at Oke Agbona in Okemesi Ekiti... at the weekend.

Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy investiture examines cancer research Angela Onwuzoo, Lagos

ÏÏÏTowards proffering

solution to the burden of cancer in Nigeria through the use of alternative medicine, the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, will be looking at the role of research in the treatment and management of cancer during the induction of six professionals into its esteemed ranks. The induction scheduled for Thursday, September 28,2017, will feature renown Cancer Researcher and Professor of Pharmacology, Isa Marte Hussaini, whose presentation will focus on the use of local herbs in cancer therapy. According to Professor Fola Tayo, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Caleb University, who also doubles as General Secretary of the Academy, cancer is a chronic

disease condition for which the scientific community is still grappling with the need to better understand in order to proffer more effective preventive, management and curative approaches. His words: “Professor Hussaini’s work is a tribute to academic excellence and apart from informing society about the progress he has made so far, we also want to inspire the rest of the scientific community and keep the quest for research into problems that afflict mankind, on the front-burner.” Tayo noted that the six eminent professionals who are to be inducted into the Academy, were painstakingly selected from a diverse pool of practice areas. He explained:“Beyond the fact that they are distinguished in their various practice areas,each inductee possesses a mindset and disposi-

tion that aligns with the Academy’s mission and reason for being.” The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy,he added, is a specialized academy that among others, seeks to promote scientific research and professional development especially in the health, pharmaceutical and related sectors in order to help overcome challenges posed by pain and disease as well as fast-track social and economic development in Nigeria and beyond. Last July, it brought together, professionals drawn from the health sciences – medicine, pharmacy, nursing, medical laboratory sciences, physiotherapy and others – to brainstorm and proffer solutions on the subject of inter-professional collaboration, against the backdrop of the animosity and inter-professional rivalry that exists in Nigeria’s

healthcare sector. The Academy has also been active at jointly reviewing the training curriculum for pharmacists in order to enable the profession keep

pace with global developments such that the professionals remain relevant to the needs and aspirations of patients and the larger society.

Sokoto Govt, UNFPA train 100 former VVF patients on cosmetology

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ernment, in collaboration with the Nigeria office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has trained 100 former VVF funds in cosmetology with a view to empowering them socially and economically. Speaking at the graduation ceremony Sunday in Sokoto, the state commissioner of women and children affairs, represented by her Permanent Secretary, Hajiya Aisha Dantsoho, said the sum of N4million Naira was expended on the training. She said the women have been taught to take care of hair and skin, do makeup, and produce beauty products like soaps, perfumes/ body spray, disinfectants and antiseptics.

“The women have shown have shown enough commitment and have learned the new trade in record time. They are now empowered to sustain themselves when they return to their communities,” she added. The commissioner said few days ago, the state government, in collaboration with the national Directorate of Employment (NDE), started another set of training programme for 200 women where they will be taught different trade and skills to make them self-reliant. In his remarks at the event, the state commissioner of health, Dr. Balarabe Shehu Kakale, said all VVF patients are treated by the government free of charge in the state.

News 10 ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

ÏÏÏWorried by the rising spate of kidnapping, the Ondo State Police Command has declared a total war on hoodlums using some the thick forest of the state to abduct and keep unsuspecting members of the public to demand for ransom from families of their victims. The state Police Commissioner, Mr. Olugbenga Adeyanju, made the declaration at the weekend when he led top officers of the police command with journalists to burst some kidnappers’ hideout on the Ore-Lagos expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. Although no arrest was made during the sting operation to the Ore road, Mr. Adeyanju said the police was battle-ready to flush out the kidnappers

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Police declare war on kidnappers in Ondo, raid hideouts at Ore Ï ƏƏƆ Ɛ ƢƠéƕƆ Əé ƋƗ Ƈ ƏƌƆƏ Ƈ Ə ƊƈƋƋƈ ƆƍƐƑ Ɔ Əƈ

Adeyanju using the state as a hideout to cause unrest with their nefarious activities. He noted that the Ore express road seems to be gradually becoming unsafe

for motorists and travelers who now find it difficult to journey through the route at night due to fear of possible attack and the reported cases of abduction. The raid by the police is coming barely a week that the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Ondo state invaded the hideout of the kidnappers within the Akoko axis of the state. The police boss has, however, reiterated that the police will not relent in its effort to tackle the rising cases of kidnapping in order to ensure that all roads in the state is totally safe for motorists plying the state.

Mr. Adeyanju also explained that the command has met with the various Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the state as parts of means to curb the nefarious activities of the hoodlums using the heavy forests to perpetrate evils. He explained that conscious steps is being taking by the police to rid out kidnappers out of the state with the commencement of meetings with key stakeholders in the security sector of state. “I want to appeal to the people of the state not to relent in their act of giving useful information that

could lead to the arrest of these criminals,” he said. Also, the Police have arrested a thirty-year-old cocoa farmer, Segun Akande for killing a sixty -five year old grandmother, Mary Ogundiran at Ofosu, Idanre Local Government Area of the State. Akande was arrested with nine other different suspected criminals by the men of the Anti-Robbery Squad of the police command in Akure at the weekend. The killer suspect was paraded before journalist by the commissioner of police at the command’s head-

quarters in Akure. He accused and confessed killing the deceased [old woman] of repeatedly plucking cocoa pods in his farm after he had issue lots of warning. “She always steal in my farm but on this unfortunate day I caught her but I never knew she will die” Akande said. Parading the remaining suspects, the police said three of them belonged to a cult group known as ‘Arobaga’ noting that one of them, Oyebuchi Aningo, who claimed he was forcefully initiated to the confraternity, was arrested for raping a seventeen yearold girl. Mr. Adeyanju, the state police commissioner said that those arrested would be charge to court for the law to take its cause adding that the command is doing everything possible to rid the state of criminals.

Lagos to unveil new Awolowo statue

Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏThe Lagos State government will tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, unveil a new iconic statue of the late sage and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The imposing bust located on Obafemi Awolowo Way by the Lagos Television (LTV) junction in Ikeja is a befitting replacement to the old Awolowo statue that was removed from the Allen Avenue roundabout in Ikeja. Standing at 20 feet, the new Awo bust will be unveiled by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode alongside notable dignitaries across the State. In a press release at the weekend by the State’s

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, Tuesday’s ceremony will reinforce Governor Ambode’s commitment to acknowledging the contributions of patriots whose deeds and ideals were instrumental to making Lagos State in particular and the South-West region in general a formidable political and intellectual force within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. ‘’It has always been Governor Ambode’s desire to honour patriots and nationalists like Chief Obafemi Awolowo whose impeccable record and immense contribution to regional and national development inspired a new

generation of brilliant and forward-looking politicians like the Governor himself,’’ Ayorinde said. He added that erecting the bust on the same road that was named after the former Premier of Western region several years ago and beside the television station that was the first to be owned by a State government “is a unique way to keep the Awo legacy alive in Lagos State.” The unveiling ceremony is expected to be witnessed by members of the Awolowo family and Awoists across the country, with minimal traffic disruption between 11 am and 12noon on Tuesday.

L-R: Founder Oodua People’s Congress, Dr. Fredrick Fasehun with Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Oluwole Edgal, during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner in Lagos… recently.

APC is in good health, South-South leaders reply Sagay, Secondus

Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏSouth-South

leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the weekend disagreed with Prof. Itse Sagay over the leadership of the party advising him not to fuel crisis in the ruling party through wide and baseless allegations. “APC is a success story and an example of how democracy can work. There is no confrontation between the stakeholders and the Presidency. The party is controlling the grassroots” the leaders said At a meeting on critical issues surrounding democracy and economic development in Nigeria, the leaders com-

mended the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling party for discouraging violence, harmonizing all contending elements to minimize crisis and promoting internal democracy through free and fair elections. “APC has made Nigeria stand up on its feet and be counted as one of the few most respected nations on earth” the leaders said. In a statement in Calabar, the leaders praised the party’s national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, for changing the face of Nigeria politics and the nature of political discourse in the country, building a sustaining party apparatus, making the party attractive to individuals

and groups and defending the electorate. The leaders, who were angered over the state of the economy under the ousted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), commended President Muhammadu Buhari for leading Nigeria’s “unprecedented growth, development and prosperity.” Particularly, they praised Buhari for the impressive recovery of the economy from recession and the modernization of the country’s infrastructure. “President Muhammadu Buhari is moving Nigeria towards a higher level of sustainable prosperity” the leaders said. Signed by the chairman of South- South Front, Chief

John Harry, the leaders expressed disappointment over the incessant attack on the party by the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay. The leaders were quick to downplay the views of the national coordinator, Freedom and Justice Movement (FJM), Dr. Breakforth Onwunbuya and former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Uche Secondus, on 2019 general election and the performance of the Buhari-led APC government, telling Nigerians to shun them. In a major show of dissent against Sagay, Secondus and Onwunbuya, the leaders said APC was not collapsing”

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Restructuring is an idea whose time has come Urhoghide Call for restructuring? The word, restructuring, has been used by everybody in different perspective and I believe the understanding of the word is as diverse as the word. For instance, the Yorubas, the Benins or Northerners will look at restructuring from different angles. Restructuring to someone from the Middle Belt is also different from that of someone from the core North. Before I became a senator, I was particularly irked by revenue allocation formula in the country. In a way, states and local governments in Nigeria, largely depend on revenue coming from the centre for survival. This is different from the past when the country ran a parliamentary system. So, when you are looking at restructuring, you must ask if it is economic restructuring or what? We must ask questions about how we can make the states viable. It has been argued that not more than three or so states can stand on their own without recourse to money coming from Abuja. There is also the question of devolution, not just devolution of power. Devolution and restructuring, are they the same? In Nigeria, there are about 68 items including rail, oil and gas and mineral resources on the exclusive list. There are about 35 items on the concurrent list. Due to this, some of us have asked the questions as to the reasons why states cannot develop what they have in their domains. Why can’t a states have oil fields? Why can’t a state develop its own rail lines? Why can’t state generate power on their own? Taxes and wages, for instance, are on the exclusive list and that is why states cannot on their own negotiate wages with their workers. Why can’t a state decide if they want to make their state tax haven so as to grow businesses? These are the reasons we said we should move some of these items from the exclusive list to the concurrent list. However, some of our colleagues, particularly those from the North misconstrued it. They said “you want to take oil to yourselves. If you take oil to yourselves, how do we survive? You people want to use trick to take oil to yourselves.” So, they voted against it. What I’m saying is that nobody is particularly against restructuring, but everything depends on their understanding of it. As I said, restructuring means different things to different people, but I think the starting point remains a political rearrangement that can expand the economic base of states and make them more viable. We need to make the necessary adjustments to the constitution so that states could be involved in different economic activities that can enhance their economic status. The same thing goes for the local governments. In Dallas in the USA has two airports. The better of the two was built by the local government council. Can Oredo Local Government build a tarmac not to talk of an airport. Until we change the status quo, we cannot go anywhere. Imagine that a police constable in one hamlet in Nigeria is being controlled from Abuja. So, in terms of security, the present arrangement is awkward. We need to do these things so as to be in tandem with the rest of the world. We cannot be different from other civilized climes. So, what restructuring simply means is a call to rearrange things.

these things, but some people (lawmakers) said local governments are not federating units. Look at the state Houses of Assembly. Unlike the National Assembly, they are not on the first line charge; they don’t get their money direct from the consolidated revenue. The implication is that the governor’s can decide to pay or withhold their salaries depending on if they behave well or not. Is anything wrong in rearranging this? Is there anything wrong in making local governments independent? Some people argued that the presidential system of government that we run is too expensive and that we should go back to parliamentary system. We can still talk about that. We can also decide to have a unicameral legislative house, instead of two. It is still part of the things we can decide on to make our country run better. This is what restructuring should be, not the political singsong and the misconception in many places now.

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Senator Matthew Urhoghide represents Edo South Senatorial District and he is chairman, Senate committee on culture and tourism. In this interview with newsmen in Benin, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator speaks on a number of burning national issues, while insisting that restructuring of Nigeria is an idea whose time has come. TITUS AKHIGBE was there. But not everything? Not everything. We must put things on the table and see which one to rearrange. We proposed a greater women participation in politics. The restructuring that we are talking about is not the one that will say a Benin man must become president after a Hausa man and that the Hausa man should be followed by a Calabar man. This restructuring is to change the social structure of our economy. The social structure of our economy can change when the state have a strong economic base. However, the way the states are today, there is no way they can fully develop. Have we not seen their inability to pay workers’ salary even with the Paris Club refund. The states must be reinvigorated to meet their needs. It is because of this problem that the governor’s have descended on the resources of the local governments. The states and local governments now have a joint account. It is the reason why virtually all local government areas in Nigeria do not have elected chairmen and councilors. In places where you have election, the people you have there are those handpicked by the governors. These people cannot raise their voices when their

allocations are taken from them. Though no local government gets anything less than N150 million in a month, some of the council chairmen don’t even get as much as N5 million. They make deductions at source for the payment of teacher’s salary. That’s all. We tried to correct

Restructuring means different things to different people, but I think the starting point remains a political rearrangement that can expand the economic base of states and make them more viable. We need to make the necessary adjustments to the constitution so that states could be involved in different economic activities that can enhance their economic status.

With the North not being in agreement with the South over restructuring, do you think Nigeria can be restructured? There is nothing stronger that an idea whose time has come. No matter how some people suppress restructuring in this country, a time will come and all of us will agree on it. Look at June 12, when we all saw that the spirit of June 12 refused to die, the nation had to pacify the Yorubas by calling out a man from prison and made him president. Whether we like it or not, we do not live in isolation. If there is any problem in Nigeria today, the world cannot control the spillage. Where do you want to move 180 million people to as refugees? Look at what we are battling with, the small refugees in the North East alone. Anything the South is seeing now that the North cannot see, they will come to see after a while. When the nation tried to ignore the Niger Delta, did we not all agree to create a ministry for them at the end of the day? It appears there is a clear line of divide as it seems a section of the country is in support of restructuring and another not in support. Do you actually think Nigeria will be restructured? Nigeria will be restructured; things must change. If you are doing business in a particular way without profit, how do you hope to break even and make profit if you do not change the approach to the business? The one that I think they are particularly scared of is the issue of resource control. The perception of restructuring for so many people is resource control. They look at everything from the perspective of resource control and that is the problem. It is like a plague. When you say anything along that line, it injures them. When we talk about the Land Use Act, they didn’t want to hear it because they fear that it is resource control in another form? You will be surprised that the political heads, especially former governors, are the ones spearheading the fight against restructuring. They don’t want to hear it. When you talk, you will hear, “we will consult with our people back home.” Imagine a former governor, who had spent one or two terms and in the Senate saying he wants to go back and consult his people. Is it the tradiCONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Ambode’s govt all inclusive –Cleric Patrick Okohue,,Lagos

Enugu PDP ward chairmen commend Ugwuanyi on good governance Moses Oyediran, Enugu

The All Progressives Congress (APC), led government of Governor Akinwumi Ambode in Lagos State has been described as, “all inclusive and non-discriminatory.” A cleric and Chief Missioner of AlWahabu Mosque, Otta, Ogun State, Sheikh Ibraheem Akinola made the observation during an interaction with newsmen in Lagos at the weekend stating that, “Ambode’s style of governance has made Lagos State a home for all and sundry irrespective of their religions, ethnicity, political leaning and social status.” According to him, besides the fact that he accommodates other tribes in his cabinet, all his social welfare schemes, infrastructural development programmes and security facilities are well spread and evenly distributed. The Islamic scholar, who lauded the governor for being a listening leader and his swift reactions to emergency, said, “the peace reigning in the state despite its size and heavy population makes Lagos State a place to be for all peaceloving citizens across the globe.” While urging the people of the state to double their support for the governor he described as, “God sent,” Sheikh Akinola said, “it is through their support that the governor will feel appreciated and encouraged to do more,” just as he prayed

Patrick Okohue South-South Leaders have disagreed with Prof. Itse Sagay over the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), advising him not to fuel crisis in the ruling party through wide and baseless allegations. “APC is a success story and an example of how democracy can work. There is no confrontation between the stakeholders and the Presidency. The party is controlling the grassroots,” the leaders said In a statement in Calabar, signed by the

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God to give the governor the required wisdom, needed energy and strength to keep on dishing out more dividends of democracy to the people. When asked to talk about a second term for the governor, Akinola said; “I am not a politician but I can assure you that people are watching and they are not unmindful of the performances of some governors like Ambode and Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, who have turned their states into huge construction sites.” When the time comes, the cleric said, “the people would assess them and do the needful,” stating however that, “people are not likely to change a winning team like that of Team Lagos of which Ambode is the Team Leader.”

The 260 ward chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for what they called his outstanding performance and exemplary leadership which have now reinvigorated the machinery of the party in the state. In a three-page letter of solidarity to the governor, the party chairmen stated that Governor Ugwuanyi has made PDP proud through his good works in the areas of education, health, security and road construction and many other spheres, affirming that he anchored his “unprecedented style of leadership on the rudder of exemplary goodwill, disarming meekness and stark selflessness.” While eulogising his all-inclusive administrative style, the group said the governor has, “Crafted an unprecedented atmosphere of peace and harmony in the relationship among yourself, the executive arm of your administration, its legislature and judiciary. “Yet this existing tranquility which has landed our dear party on the pedestal of true greatness is only another eloquent testimony of your dynamic and visionary leadership,” they said in the letter signed by the co-ordinating chairman, Ozo Ejike Okpe, and the Secretary, Chief Ibe Nnamani. According to the party chairmen, Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration has fulfilled his campaign promises, the economic hard-

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ship notwithstanding, by paying workers’ salaries and pensioners their pensions and as well delivering massive infrastructure projects to the delight of the people of the state. “The infrastructural transformation you machinated in all the zones of Enugu State has become way beyond what many believed was possible in this generation, a gesture that has engraved your name in indelible strokes that will last forever. “The consistency with which you pay salaries and pensions in the face of the prevailing economic recession is marvellous, amazing and miraculous,” he said.

APC in good health, South-South leaders tells Sagay, Secondus

chairman of South- South Front, Chief John Harry, after a meeting on critical issues surrounding democracy and economic development in Nigeria, the leaders commended the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling party for discouraging violence, harmonising all contending elements to minimise crisis and promoting internal democracy through free and fair elections. “APC has made Nigeria stand up on its feet and be counted as one of the few most

respected nations on earth,” they said. The leaders praised the party’s national chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun for changing the face of Nigeria politics and the nature of political discourse in the country, building a sustaining party apparatus, making the party attractive to individuals and groups and defending the electorate. The leaders, who were angered over the state of the economy under PDP, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for leading Nigeria’s unprecedented growth, devel-

opment and prosperity. They particularly praised Buhari for the impressive recovery of the economy from recession and the modernisation of the country’s infrastructure. “President Muhammadu Buhari is moving Nigeria towards a higher level of sustainable prosperity,” the leaders said, even as they expressed disappointment over the incessant attack on the party by the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay.

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tional rulers that they themselves put there that they want to consult? Has that not brought to the fore the level of disunity in this country? We always disagree to agree; is not disunity. I believe it is lack of understanding and a bid to protect certain selfish interest. It is about perception and understanding because we want to promote regional interests. It appears proponents of resource control are calling for the adoption of the 1963 Constitution. They have argued that the 1999 Constitution is a product of the military government. Do you share this view? That call is another shot at resource control. It means that the regions will largely control the resources and bring something, maybe 50 per cent, to the centre. You know too well that our Northern brothers will not take that position for now, not until they discover oil in their area. We will get there, no matter how long. What they have forgotten is that the groundnut pyramids and other sources of revenue could be re-

vived. The problem is that we have become too lazy because of oil.

Are you not bothered about alleged killings by Fulani herdsmen in your constituency? As a lawmaker, we will still pass law or resolution on the menace. As you know, we are lawmakers, and we don’t enforce laws. If the executive does not do anything about it, there is little we can do. The problem has been around for a while and that is why some groups in the North have come out to say that they were not part of the Hausa/ Fulani oligarchy. How can you say that you have the right to graze cows on another man’s farm? It beats me hollow. I’m seriously bothered and I’m reaching out to those in charge of security of the state to do something about it. I think it is uncivilized to carry cows around the whole place. I was at the Abuja Airport some days ago and I could see cows close to the airport. What about ranches? If a man has 200 cows, he’s a millionaire and he can take land and confine the cows. You said, it is your culture, who doesn’t have a culture? How can your culture be practiced at the expense of Secession plot by IPOB and other eth-

nic groups in the country, your view? I don’t think there is so much sense behind the call for breakup of the country. Those asking for it in the South East do not know the details of the political activities of this country and the nitty gritty of their call. There is the economic reasons behind the first attempt that led to the civil war. As at that time, the oil deposits in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states were parts of the Eastern Region. Today, things are different as the oil deposits are no longer in the core South East states. The question is what are the compelling reasons today? The details of our political activities in this country are probably unknown to some of these youthful agitators. They were probably too young to understand. What are your views on calls that Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested? Nobody is above the law. If in the eyes of the law, he seems to have broken the law, why not? It seems Edo is totally an APC state now following the validation of the election of Governor Godwin Obaseki by the courts. Are you not bothered that such scenario could negatively af-

fect your reelection? Are you saying that if Edo people vote for the PDP in the next election, the APC leadership will not tolerate it? I believe the two parties are trying to bring development to the Edo people. I believe Edo people will ultimately decide. The most important thing for me is performance. I believe people now vote for individuals, not parties. My preoccupation is to represent the people of Edo State very well. Your assessment of the government of Governor Godwin Obaseki? I’m not overtly partisan and I can express my opinion without recourse to party affiliations. It will interest you to know that a lot of APC members called me to say that I was doing very well. On the governor’s performance, I can tell you that the madness that pervaded this (Edo) place has stopped. I mean in the past, you could see denigrates, street urchins and miscreants doing well and being visible. Right now, there appears to be some serenity in this place. For the first time, we are seeing someone, who’s not overtly partisan, maybe he’s not a politician. There’s sanity now and there are some developments going on.

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Beyond C-Check certification of Aero Contractors

ecent news that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified one of Nigeria’s oldest airlines, Aero Contractors’ Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, to handle Cchecks on Boeing B737-300, B737400 and B737-500 aircraft types is a welcome development. The certification is the first of such in Nigeria and in West Africa. It provides a more cost effective alternative and shorter downtime to aircraft in the sub-region. It also offers chances of survival for local airlines which have been experiencing high cost of maintenance services whenever they send their aircraft overseas for C-checks. The certification by NCAA is a major development for the beleaguered organisation as it will significantly aid its turn around and bring it to reckoning in the aviation sector across the West African sub-region again. C-check is mandatorily carried out every 18 months for commercial aircraft in Nigeria. During the C-check which usually lasts about two weeks, majority of the aircraft’s components are inspected in a thorough maintenance programme and necessary parts are changed. Aero contractors had in 2011 received an AMO certification from the NCAA which allowed the airline to carry out third party maintenance for other airlines. With the new certification, all Boeing 737 classic type, ranging from B737-300, B737-400 and B737-500 series can now undergo C-checks at the Aero contractors’ terminal Lagos. There are at least

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24 of such aircraft in commercial operations in Nigeria. For Nigeria, the fact that C-checks which hitherto cost between $1.8 million and $2 million can now be performed on the B737 Classic in Nigeria by Aero Contractors will no doubt lower the maintenance cost of airlines in Nigeria and in the West African sub-region and also reduce the downtime for such checks. It is a good thing that the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international partners, including the maintenance unit of Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways Technical (SAAT), to render assistance on the C-checks. Going forward, the airline must, far more than before, put quality of service as its watchword. It must ensure that it adheres to best global practice in its discharge of the maintenance of aircraft brought for C-check and ensure that such maintenance works are completed on time. If the organisation adheres to best global practice it will create a new record in aviation practice in Nigeria and African airline owners will continue to rely on Aero contractors for the C- check of their B737 aircraft. Apart from the high quality of its maintenance work, if the company wants to be a major force to be reckoned with in aircraft maintenance in Africa, it must also expand its hanger in Lagos into second and third phases and adequately equip it to enable it handle bigger aircraft types as its current facility is equipped for between eight to 12 C-checks a year.

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Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (right), presenting a gift to USAID’s Nigeria Mission Director, Mr. Stephen M. Haykin, when the latter visited Sokoto… recently.

L-R: Govenors Dairus Ishaku (Taraba); Ayo Fayose (Ekiti); Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel; his wife and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and others, during the visit of the Vice President to Akwa Ibom state to mark its 30th year anniversary and commissioning of projects ... at the weekend. L-R: Director General of the Nigerian State Security Service, Lawal Musa Daura; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar and Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, during the commissioning of 213 Forward Operating Base and the Quick Response Wing in Daura, Katsina… recently.

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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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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Evangelists, militants, herdsmen and terrorists

Ikechukwu Muo

ulani-Herdsmen: These are categories of Nigerians operating in our social space. The evangelists are those spreading the good news, even though others, including those in authority, may not see the news as good. But there is nothing strange about this; it was so in the days of Christ. Herdsmen are migrant cattle rearers who originally were harmless. Nowadays, however, they have become seriously armed and are a threat to their hosts. Militants are those in armed opposition to certain government actions and policies. They have some public sympathy because they are believed to be fighting for a just cause. Terrorists are at war with everybody and anybody including the government and those who think they are safe with them. Now, these categorisations represent a kind of continuum, from the most harmless to the most harmful. And under normal circumstances, the society should be most concerned about the terrorists; but that is under normal circumstances. In December, 2015, IPOBians (Indigenous People of Biafra members) in Anambra State were engaged in evangelism, informing people about their agenda when ‘the police people started shooting…We asked in surprise what we had done, because we were not with any gun, knife or weapon, not even a stone,” Chidiebere Nnaji, one of the surviving evangelists after the Head-Bridge massacre, said. It was from him I learnt that what IPOBians were doing was actually evangelism. Many people do not accept their evangelism and are indeed hostile to the messengers and their messages. But like other evangelists, they were armed with flags, phones, tracts and Bibles. Those murdered in that deal-with-them season included Nkiruka Ikeanyionwu, Chima Onoh, Kenneth Ogadinma, Angus Chikwado and Feli-

cia Egwuatu. Two weeks later, those celebrating the release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, were also shot by the same security forces. Of course, Kanu was not released because President Muhammadu Buhari, who knows more than the judges, felt that his offence was too serious to merit a bail! How come soldiers, armed from our common purse, murdered those IPOBians who were just evangelising? I then recalled the order given by the then Delta State Commissioner for Police, Mr. Ekpoudom, that all MASSOBians be treated as armed robbers (Vanguard, November 9, 2005 Pg. 7). Of course, the selfappointed loquacious northern spokesman, Junaid Muhammed, recently referred to them as terrorists who were going to be demolished as is being done to Boko Haram. But even the most shameless liar must at least, admit that from MASSOB to IPOB, they have been non-violent; they only sing and hoist flags, flags which every kindred, company and society has! There are also the evangelists in Zaria, who aggressively promote their message and who refused the army a free passage. I have watched the plea by the soldiers for passage; I have also compared el- Rufai’s reaction this time with his reaction when similar incident occurred in 2014. But that is not the issue here. The fact is that the soldiers attacked the evangelists. Within 48 hours of the ‘Shiite war’, government and their agencies, the Senate, House of Reps, National Human Rights Committee, had set up investigative committees while the NBA later weighed in. For Kanu and IPOB, no nothing! A few Eastern-based human rights groups were the only voices crying in the wilderness over the murdered peaceful demonstrators. The difference is clear! As this was going on, it was time for the Bayelsa election. The Police deployed 9000 men while the entire security apparatus was on

standby. But the election was disrupted, bloody and deadly because militants were in operation! Our security apparatus in Bayelsa became helpless; their guns went quiet and they even became victims in the process. ‘Generals’ and pirates were publicly negotiating vote-sharing formulas and nobody dared stop them. When the negotiation failed and war broke out, our own Generals were found wanting. In the rerun of January 9, 2016, the militants still had a field day, operating unchallenged across land and sea. The security operatives forgot their rules of engagement, which they had been threatening to unleash on pro-Biafran protesters! Tompolo has refused to obey court summons but he has instead overrun the media space, declaring his innocence, giving conditions for court appearance and even advising Buhari to “allow the people of the Niger Delta Region to know peace, otherwise he will not know peace as well.” (Daily Post, January 16, 2016)! After all, one government cannot order another Government around! Even the warrant for his arrest has not been affected as I write. A coalition of militants (there is a coalition for everything nowadays) has even declared that the government MUST negotiate with them or else…By the way, I thought these militants have been demobilised and rehabilitated! We all know the story of the Fulani herdsmen, who have been unleashing mayhem across the land. Recently, they looted and burnt villages and murdered a DPO and 29 others in Adamawa State. Our security apparatus have been helpless, incapable or unwilling to take them on. Indeed, the atrocities of these so-called herdsmen appear not to be captured in our security radar. Instead of responding in kind to their ferocious murderousness, the government plans to import grass for them and continue to persuade them to adopt other means of raising their cattle. A

group of people destroys farmlands, kills, kidnaps and maims, and the President’s strategic response is to persuade them! Of course, that should be expected; after all, we are willing to negotiate with bloodthirsty Boko Haramists! The Nigerian government has over the years made it more attractive for people to express themselves violently. Whether it is OPC, MEND et al or Boko Haram, those who go violent get away with it while those who sing, dance, deploy flags or organise marches are shown the short end of the stick. That is why Tompolo is giving conditions for court appearance while Kanu who appeared in court has not been released despite several court orders. Boko Haram was merely rascally in the beginning but found that the government preferred brute violence and that is why we are where we are. IPOBians and KANUists and Zakkysts are mowed down while militants and pure terrorists have a field day or are begged to repent. What do you expect when maximum force is deployed against the armless and harmless while those who are armed and murderous are treated with kid gloves. Indeed, all men are equal… Martin Luther King is of the view that those ‘who engage in non-violent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive. We bring it out in the open, where it can be seen and dealt with. Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension its exposure creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured’ (Letter from a Birmingham Jail April 16, 1963). That was more than 50 years ago. That position is still valid today! Dr. Muo is of the Department of Business Administration, OOU, Ago-Iwoye

Whether or not Nigeria’s unity is negotiable

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

Barr. Ogakwu

negotiable It is therefore pertinent to address this question especially in the light of the currents agitations all over the country for a renegotiation of the status quo. Let us start from the highest law of the land, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) (the Constitution) of which section 12 makes provision for the implementation of treaties between the federal government and other countries. Therefore notwithstanding her sovereignty the Nigerian state’s accession to the African Charter on Human and Peoples Right (the charter) effectively watered down the “indivisible and indissoluble” portion of her Constitution as contained in the preamble. On account of section 12 of the constitution the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is therefore valid Nigerian law in so far as she is signatory to the Charter, same having been domesticated.

The Charter became part of Nigerian law following the enactment of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Ratification and Enforcement Act), Cap 10, Laws of the Federation (LFN), 1990. Under article 20 of the Charter: “All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.” This provision was considered by the Supreme Court in the case of Abacha vs. Fawehinmi (2001) 51 WRN 29; (2000) 6 NWLR 228, (2002) 3 LRC 296, (2001) 1 CHR 95 wherein the court said: “Where however, the treaty is enacted into law by the National Assembly, as was the case with the African Charter which is incorporated into our municipal (i.e. domestic) law by the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act Cap. 10 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 1990 (hereinafter is referred to simply as Cap. 10), it becomes binding and our Courts must give effect to it like all other laws falling with-

in the Judicial power of the Courts. By Cap. 10 the African Charter is now part of the laws of Nigeria and like all other laws, the Courts must uphold it. The Charter gives to citizens of member states of the Organization of African Unity rights and obligations, which rights and obligations are to be enforced by our Courts if they must have any meaning… No doubt Cap. 10 is a statue with international flavor. Being so, therefore, I would think that if there is a conflict between it and another statute, its provisions will prevail over those of that other statute for the reason that it is presumed that the legislature does not intend to breach an international obligation. To this extent, I agree with their Lordships of the Court below that the Charter possesses “a greater vigor and strength” than any other domestic statue.” In the circumstance, Nigeria cannot buck from its obligation under international treaty using its domestic law as a defense. To do so would contravene the provision and essence of Article 7 of the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties under International law. In light of the above, if the writer were counsel to the Nigerian State, would advice to do the needful in

honour of her international obligation with regards to article 20 of the charter. This would be to conduct a referendum with a view to ascertaining whether the agitations reflect the true views and wish of the people. The outcome of such an exercise should be put into effect as representing the position of the law. After all a true democracy is one with accommodation for dissenting views and plurality of opinions. In the event that the federal government does not subscribe to the option of a referendum, the alternative would be to repeal the Charter. The provisions under article 20 concerning the right to self determination and that of the constitution on indivisibility and indissolubility of Nigeria cannot co-exist, they are incompatible. The domestic law must give way to an international obligation. It is therefore dictatorial for the federal government to maintain the position of Nigeria’s so called unity being non- negotiable Nigeria’ unity is indeed negotiable, what is not negotiable is the right of the people to self-determination. This is the law. Bar Ogakwu is an Abuja based lawyer

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

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The NGO Regulatory Bill

Guest Columnist CHRIS AKIRI

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

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N obnoxious Bill whose long title nearly reveals its antisocial intendment is on its way to becoming an Act of the National Assembly having passed its first and second readings in the House of Representatives. With a jaw-breaking long title of “AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR THE SUPERVISION, COORDINATION AND MONITORING OF NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS, ETC. IN NIGERIA AND FOR RELATED MATTERS”, the proposed 58-sections Act is redolent of a rancid anti-Christian flavour; it reeks of autocracy, authoritarianism, over-government, and anti-democratic tendencies. It is difficult to fathom how a non-governmental organisation which, at its registration at the Corporate Affairs Commission, acquired the status of perpetual succession and corporate (legal) personality, can be stripped of those prime constituents by being subjected to a fresh registration every two years by a 17-member Board comprising a coterie of Federal Ministries, including those of Interior, Youth Development, Health, Agriculture and Rural Development, Water Resources and Justice. After a cursory reading of the Bill, it would become clear that it does not require the expertise of a practised cryptanalyst to see its intended target. In a phrenetic effort to governmentalise non-governmental organisations, the Bill establishes a Commission and a Board, with an Executive Secretary, and other members who must be chosen by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Government shall not, according to the Bill, have any financial stake in any NGO, yet under the provisions of section 44 (1) (a)-(g) of the proposed NGO Regulatory Law, there shall be established in the Head Office of the Commission about seven Departments, including Finance, Planning, Research and Statistics, Information and Publicity, Community Relations, Legal, Personnel and Management and Procurement, thereby emasculating and con-

Malami, SAN (AGF) structively, if not literally, rendering NGOs hors de combat! Sponsored by Hon. Umar Jibril, the Bill savours of militarism, puritanism, despotism and the blue laws of an unblushing autocrat. It can be likened to a scenario in which God created a man; the man is killed by a besotted psychopath at a point, so that the dead man can be re-created after the lapse of 24 months! How can an organization which, at its registration, acquired the status of “perpetual (permanent) succession”, implying the continuation of a corporation’s existence despite the death, bankruptcy or insanity of any its owners, on the one hand, and a legal personhood (corporate personality), which confers legal rights and duties on the organization, on the other hand, be registered every 24 months or be considered de-registered and its operators exposed to imprisonment for up to eighteen months? It bears repetition to ask, how can an organisation with the status of legal personality and perpetual succession (irrefrangible attributes) be “killed” after two years and be re-animated by re-registration? Would that not be a contradiction in terms and a brazen violation and vitiation of the whole concepts of legal personality and perpetual succession? Early in the year, the 8th National Assembly threatened to enact a Law requiring Pastors and General Overseers (GOs) who had occupied their clerical positions for longer than ten years to resign their appointments. This prompted the temporary resignation of the GO of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, before the shrill cries of the public killed the anti-Christian Bill. Last year, the Governor of Kaduna State attempted to introduce a similar Bill, which sought to li-

cense preaching and preachers for a period of time certain! Early this year, Hon. Bala ibn Na’Allah, also of the House of Representatives, unsuccessfully strove to get a Bill passed to muzzle social media. This is why not a few Christians in Nigeria consider the NGO Regulatory Bill a cryptic way to achieve what the still-born Bill of Hon. Jubril early in the year failed to achieve, the stultification of Christian efforts to propagate their religion, contrary to the provisions of section 38 of the 1999 Constitution. A most nauseating part of the Bill, the NGO Regulatory Bill, is that it is copied, almost ipsissimis verbis, from a Bill that was popularly discredited and consequently guillotined in Sierra Leone! Being non-governmental and non-profit-making, NGOs never seek government’s funds to finance their projects, targeted at the spiritual, mental and physical development of the hoi-polloi and the political (human rights) aspects of their lives, usually areas that the Governments hold aloof or are ill-equipped to step into. Schools and colleges for inner-city children, the waifs and strays of our society, services provided by such organizations as the CLO that monitor government’s compliance with, or disregard of, fundamental human rights, health, etc. are classic examples of what NGOs and Civil Society Organizations render gratis, for humanity and for God. Yet, under section 23 of the proposed anti-progress Law, “Any organization registered under this Act shall not be entitled to diplomatic or consular privileges or immunities”, a provision designed to starve NGOs of funds. Then section 24 covers the field, as it were, by providing that, under the pain of a prohibitive fine of N500,000 or imprisonment for eighteen

months, “it shall be an offence for any person to operate a Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria for welfare, research, health relief, agriculture, education, industry, the supply of amenities or any other similar purposes without registration and certificate under this Act” (the dog-in-the- manger provision). If and whenever an NGO obtains any funds from any quarters, national or international, according to this Bill, the NGO must not only disclose its source(s) of income but must render an account (a financial statement of its expenses, subject to periodic audit by the Federal Government). In default of this provision, the defaulter(s) will be liable to imprisonment for up to 18 months. Imagine the les Medicins Sans Frontieres (MSF) (Doctors without Borders), a Non-Governmental Organization, advancing the cause of humanity and best known in war-torn regions and in developing countries afflicted by endemic diseases, being required by the French Government to show the sources of their income and the use thereof or creating a Commission and a Board to supervise their activities! The NGOs in Nigeria are to this country what the MSF is to the international community. Since churches are categorised as NGOs or Civil Society Organisations, the NGO Regulatory Bill is patently a political subterfuge to bring Christianity under Government control with a grand design to arrest its growth and expansion by supervising and monitoring its operations as well as superintending the activities of its clerics; yet steering clear of religion and religious matters by a government, any government, is the beginning of wisdom. That was the gravamen of the very First Amendment of the US Constitution in 1791, when the US Government distanced itself from all religious matters. In the language of the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), though an amalgam of irreconcilable inconsistencies, enshrines secularity in its section 10 and the fundamental freedoms of worship, speech and association in its Chapter Four. Similar and identical provisions can be found in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (domesticated as Cap. 10, LFN. 1990) and in several Treaties and Conventions to which Nigeria is signatory. The NGO Regulatory Bill must NEVER become Law. Akiri is legal practitioner in Lagos

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

News 18

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Owie: Recall any state legislator who votes against abrogation of SIEC, LG autonomy

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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National Leader of Action Democratic Party (ADP) in the Southsouth zone, Senator Roland Owie, has called on Nigerians to initiate a recall process against any state legislator who votes against the proposals to amend the constitution to abrogate State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) and grant autonomy to local governments. Owie spoke at the week-

end in Uromi when he addressed a meeting of ADP leaders and members. He said it was about time that the stranglehold of the state governors on the SIEC in the conduct of local government elections was broken, stressing that abrogation of SIEC would satisfy that yeaning. Commending the National Assembly for voting in favour of local government autonomy and abrogation of SIEC, Owie stated that well-meaning Nigerians, including civil society organisations,

should exert pressure on state legislators to do the needful by voting in concurrence with federal legislature whenever they consider the constitution amendment bill. He reminded the gathering of the perfidy that the Edo state government under Adams Oshiomhole committed in the last local government election in Esan Northeast Local Government election when the result, which was supposed to b announced in Uromi, was announced in Benin while the collation was

still going on in Uromi. According to him, “It was here in Uromi, in the last local government elections that while collation was ongoing, results were being announced in Benin.” Owie insisted that local government autonomy would bolster accountable grassroots development, pointing out that local government should be enabled to unlock its potential to stimulate local administration and development. He also disclosed at the meeting that ADP “is Ni-

geria’s political Noah’s Ark,” point out that “The party is massively recruiting men, women and youths of goodwill from the existing political parties and those great technocrats and business men and women, who have been watching from the sidelines for a long time while our great country was being wounded. “Nigeria was being wounded and is still being savaged to the extent that after 16 years of civilian admstration, Lagos-Ota road, Lagos-Ibadan road, East-West road, 2nd Ni-

ger Bridge, Benin-Abuja road are still a mirage. “Within these 16 years, flourishing parastals established by our founding fathers like NITEL, Aladja Steel, Ajaokuta Steel, Iwopin Paper Mill, Bacita Sugar company to mention a few were sold off by prodigal administrations. As at today most pensioners of were never paid a dime. What an injustice!” Owie called on patriots to rise now and come on board ADP to save Nigeria.

FCT Police parades firearm dealers in Abuja

Oyegun lends weight to women empowerment initiative Delta Govt assures affected rice last week, Oyegun said the which they are now basiOkpe, farmers of support over flood menace Tom empowerment initiative cally independent and can Abuja represents the “true spirit fend for themselves. So it

Nosa Akenzua,

Asaba

ÏÏÏThe Delta State Government has assured affected rice farmers of its support following the recently flood menace which destroyed their farm crops. Describing it as a big economic loss, the state commissioner for agriculture Mr. Augustine Chikezie told journalists in Asaba yesterday that the delta state government would support in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigerian anchor borrow-

ers programme with those whose farms were affected by the flood. He said that the state government was committed to providing such landing for affected farmers, adding that measures were under way to forestall recurrence of the unfortunate incident by relocating farmers to areas that are less prone to flooding. According to him “in our 2018 rice program, we plan to relocate these farmers to areas that are less flood prone so that they can make up their farm products very well.”

The commissioner also assures affected farmers under the state agricultural programe of government support, adding that the CBN Anchor borrowers programme was under insurance cover by the national agricultural insurance company (NAIC) but Barr. Raymous Guanah one of the farmers said they were committed to making delta state a leading rice producing state adding that proactive measures had been taking on their part to avert future recurrence by the procurement of flood resistant seeds.

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Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed his support for a non-profit women and youth empowerment initiative founded by wife of the Executive Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mrs. Aisha-Nse Adamu Candido. Receiving the board members of the group, the ‘Non-Stop Empowerment and Girls Education Initiative,’ in his office at the APC national secretariat

of the APC” in ensuring social inclusion and catering for the poorest and vulnerable Nigerians.” At the meeting, the APC National Chairman accepted to receive an “excellent leadership award” which will be formally presented to him by the non-profit organization at a graduation ceremony for beneficiaries on Thursday September 28. “I am very glad, very impressed by the magnitude of efforts that you have taken. I saw the long list of beneficiaries, who have learnt skills as a result of

is an effort that needs to be recognized. I want to thank and congratulate you and say that you represent the true spirit of the APC which is making sure that Nigerians can take care of themselves, particularly like you said the widows and the orphans. Those are the margins of society. “I want to say because of that, I will be glad to attend the graduation ceremony and accept the award. I think it will be good that at the highest level of the party.”

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

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FG Appointments: Era of ‘a godfatherism’ over – Lai Mohammed ÏÏÏThe

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that as far as Federal Government appointments to public offices and key positions are concerned, the era of ‘godfatherism’ is over. The minister stated this in Abuja on Sunday at a thanksgiving reception by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Culture, Ms Grace Gekpe. Mohammed, who was represented by the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Bayo Onanuga, stated that appointment to positions in the Federal Government “is strictly by merit. “Gone are those days when people were appointed into positions by other factors apart from merit. “Most of us must have heard that the new permanent secretaries were asked to write examination; Gekpe was one of the very few that scaled through the examination. Gekpe is a shining and beautiful woman. That could have earned her the appointment, but not under this regime of Change. “She is a permanent secretary by virtue of hard work, merit and because she has a lot of things to offer,” he said. The minister said that the ministry was proud of Gekpe, satisfied with her appointment and wished her all the best. Mohammed underscored the need for improved funding for the Ministry of Information and Culture and its parastatal agencies. “The Ministry of Information and Culture has a very big responsibility and there is the need for sufficient funding for it and its agencies. “The government is doing a lot of things, but it is being misrepresented by naysayers. “This is the time that the government needed to raise an army of com-

petent information managers to counter the false and negative narratives about the administration,’’ he said. He also underscored the need for upward review of the retirement age of journalists working in the Ministry of Information. “They are like judges and university professors; like old wine, they get better with age,’’ he added. The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, said the position of permanent secretary “is the highest level any civil servant can dream to reach in the public service’’. She enjoined Gekpe to present her life and tenure to God for wisdom and guidance and as well show understanding and loyalty to her minister and the administration. Oyo-Ita said: “She is called to serve the nation and in doing this, she should face her duties with dignity, integrity and understanding that this is a government of change, it cannot be business as usual. “She has to be an epitome of incorruptibility, she should be efficient, productive, and be a citizen centred- permanent secretary’’. In a brief remark, Gekpe said her appointment was a call to serve the country. She pledged to discharge her responsibilities with the fear of God and in support of the government’s programmes. “I will put in my best to assist my immediate boss, the minister, and the government at large to achieve the agenda set for the country,’’ she said. NAN reports that a thanksgiving service was held at the Living Faith Church, Jahi District, before the reception. The event was attended by heads of parastatals and agencies in the Ministry of Information and Culture and representatives of the government of Cross River.

Independence Day: Nigerians advised to focus on national issues John Ndu, Awka

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advised to use the Independent Day Celebration to reflect on issues in the light of national cohesion and prosperity. The advise was given during a Holly Mass to mark the 57 Independence Anniversary of Nigeria, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Awka, Anambra state. The Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor who made the admonition said the country had been undergoing various challenges since 1960, calling to provide necessary solutions to solve the problems. According to him “Our country is passing

through a phase that is marked by tension, agitation and a general sense of hopelessness and dissatisfaction. This we believe is as a result of years of injustice, inequality, corruption and impunity, one sidedness in appointments to key institutions and sensitive national offices, marginalization and unfair distribution of resources and amenities. “ “Apart from the restiveness in the Niger Delta, the Boko Haram terrorism and the frequent bloody clashes between the IPOB members and the Nigerian military is a serious matter requiring deep thoughtful consideration from all well meaning Nigerians.” Ezeokafor noted He called to allow the

light of the gospel to shine in these dark spots of the national life to make things better for the populace. Earlier speaking, the State governor Chief Willie Obiano said his administration has invested N 200 million on health insurance scheme to improve the welfare of health workers and ensure prompt medical delivery. This was coming as the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano announced the passing of Health Insurance Bill by the State House of Assembly. The Governor said the health Insurance scheme would go a long way to ameliorate the sufferings of the people, especially those at remote areas.

He stressed the under his watch, the State government would continued to provide every necessary arrangements to improve health services for the people of the State. According the Governor “ I have constituted a board to regulate the scheme. The board will commence work immediately. From November, avail yourself the opportunity to benefit from the scheme in all the local governments. It is at the reasonable cost and in most cases free.” “We have built and refurbished 63 doctors’ quarters across the local governments to give prompt medical attention to the people. Obiano added.

as against the interest of President Buhari. He said Onyama, as well as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Judicial Review, Mrs. Juliet Ibekaku, are sponsoring an illegal faction of APC in Enugu State. “Onyama and Ibekaku are sponsoring different groups who are working for the emergence of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate in 2019, as against the interest of President Buhari. “So I seize this opportunity to call for the resignation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. “He has no business

continuing to be the face of the nation when he has no interest of President Buhari; he has no business to associate himself with the leadership of APC when it is clear that he is working counter purposes to the interest of President Muhammadu Buhari. “So, I think he ought to have done the honourable thing now that his antics have been exposed and simply resign from that office.” He alleged that the Minister and the SSA to the president were sponsoring groups such as the ‘Integrity Group’ and that when the group was exposed, they went under-

ground. According to him, “They have now taken different forms of names: ‘Concerned APC members’, ‘Concerned APC Stakeholders’, ‘Concerned Women of APC’ and other concerned, concerned. “You are aware that both the Minister of Foreign Affairs as well as SSA to the President on Judicial Reform, Mrs. Ibekaku had employed A. C. Ude, who is on suspension, and Ngozika Queen Nwankwo, who is also on suspension to continue to run what they think is a parallel structure even when they are working with the government of President Buhari,” he said.

Atiku: Enugu APC calls for resignation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe All Progressives

Congress (APC), Enugu State chapter, has called for the immediate resignation of Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, over alleged sponsorship of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate for 2019. Speaking with newsmen in Enugu at the weekend, the Enugu State chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye accused the minister of working for the emergence of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate in 2019,

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Ekiti guber: Group petitions Makarfi over adoption of Eleka ÏdƆƆƊ Ɨƈ ƋƑƐƈ Ƈ Ɛ ƐƆ ^#^ ƆƔƅ Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe protests trailing

God that despite paucity of fund, something will be done,” he added. Thanking the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose for his prompt response and deeming it fit to send such a powerful delegation, Oba Gbadebo Adedeji expressed delight at the thoroughness of the team’s assessment saying he has no doubt that what befell Oke Agboona in form of a disaster will turn out to be a source of infrastructural blessing to Okemesi. The Owa Ooye who noted that people were already alluding spirituality to the creep begged the governor to help expand the base of the Hill (Eleyinmi). “What happened on Thursday once happened in 1973 but nothing was done by the government then, the creep also occurred in recent times but not of this magnitude, I plead with your excellency to help us expand the mountain base (Eleyinmi).

the adoption of the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Olusola Eleka, as the “preferred Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate” for 2018 gubernatorial election believed to have been coordinated by Governor Ayodele Fayose have continued unabated. Some stakeholders in the state chapter of the PDP, led by Prince Adedayo Adeyeye Movement (PAAM), have faulted the adoption and have written a protest letter to the national leadership of the PDP in Abuja. The PAAM is the campaign organization of Prince Dayo Adeyeye the National Publicity Secretary, NPS, of the PDP National Caretaker Committee. In the latest protest letter signed by over 180 members of the PDP drawn across all the Wards in the 16 Local Government of the State, and forwarded to the office of the Chairman, PDP Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, PAAM decried the unilateral adoption of Eleka. The group in the protest letter decried the process leading to the alleged adoption, saying it was an act of impunity by Governor Fayose. The party members made up of important dignitaries who had served in different public offices dissociated themselves from the adoption, and asked the party leadership not to reckon with it. All party structures in the state, from Ward level were accused of compromising their position by taking part one way or another in the adoption saga, which was pointed out as contravening some sections of the PDP constitution. As a way out of the matter, the national leadership

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Soil creep disaster: Ekiti Govt urges Okemesi residents to stay away from Agboona Hill Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

ÏÏÏEkiti

State Government has advised residents around Oke Agboona in Okemesi Ekiti to stay at least 300 metres away from the hill as the likelihood of a re-ocurrence of a natural phenomenon known as “Soil Creep” in the area was high. This was made known on Saturday by the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola who led a delegation sent by the Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose to have an on-the-spot assessment of the havoc wrecked by the creep last Thursday. The deputy governor trekked with residents who trekked to the base of the Agboona Hill. Properties worth millions of naira were swept away by the creep in the early hours of last Thursday, after three days of downpour in the ancient town

of Okemesi Ekiti. Soil Creep is defined by Wikipedia as “the slow downward progression of rock and soil down a low grade slope; it can also refer to slow deformation of such materials as a result of prolonged pressure and stress.” Prof. Kolapo Olusola, who congratulated the Owa Ooye of Okemesi Ekiti, Oba Michael Gbadebo Adedeji and the entire people of Okemesi that no life was lost as a result of the disaster, promised that the government will hold a meeting with the Kabiyesi and stakeholders in Okemesi Ekiti on how to minimise the effect in future. “Governor Fayose sent us here to commiserate with residents whose properties were destroyed by this large magnitude soil creep, there will be a meeting with stakeholders on how to mitigate its effects if the natural phenomenon occurs again in the future.

“Experts have said there is likelihood of a re-ocurrence, though it’s painful that properties were lost and relocating is not expected to be easy, we need to adhere to their advice that we stay 300 metres away from the hill. Far beyond rituals and sacrifice, we have to hearken professional advice, obedience is better than sacrifice”, Olusola said. The delegation later visited the Owa Ooye of Okemesi Ekiti,”, Oba Michael Gbadebo Adedeji in his palace where the Deputy Governor, Prof. Kolapo Olusola delivered the governor’s message. He stressed the government’s desire to do all it can to prevent loss of lives and properties. “We have observed that there is a need for extensive drainage to allow water gushing out of the rock have a passage in a way that will not do any damage to the community at large. We are trusting

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of the PDP was urged to dissolve the party executives right from Ward level up to the state executives for betraying the trust reposed in them as custodians of the party’s ethos.. According to the petitioners, any attempt to sustain the act of illegality will adversely affect the cohesion being rebuilt in the party and thereafter, the chances of the party at the general elections. The Governor was also condemned by the PAAM members who accused him of going outside his mandate and expected leadership role which placed on him, the burden of an unbiased leader. Explaning the circumstances under which the alleged adoption was achieved, the PAAM stated that there was no meeting called with stakeholders, but that a supposed training programme for political office holders was hijacked by the governor and literally forced some persons to sign the contentious communique that was used in advertising the alleged adoption of Eleka. The group, in its protest letter said: “We are aware that Mr. Ayo Fayose who incidentally doubles as the Governor of Ekiti-State and the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum who supposed to be working in tandem with ethos and principles enunciated by the party constitution has fragrantly violated the said constitution with the reckless act of impunity orchestrated by himself in Ekiti-State government house on September 6th 2017 whereby he hoodwinked some officers of our party into the adoption of his Deputy Prof. Olusola Eleka as the sole candidate for 2018 Gubernatorial election which is yet to be declared open by our party National Leadership as provided for in our constitution particularly at Section 50 (1) (2) & (2b) and Electoral Act 2010.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

OGONI YOUTH CONNECT 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 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BARIZOMDU KPEA - CHAIRMAN 2. PHILLIPS DOUGLAS BARIKURA - SECRETARY 3. ABUTEE GBIDUM GIBSON 4. GBAFAH BARINEM 5. TUBOR FULBEL 6. MENE KPOBE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To foster peace, unity and development among the people of Ogoni. 2. To promote and encourage non-violent approach to youth request and demands with emphasis on dialogue among host communities of oil firm. 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE

I, MR FELIX ONOCHIE UKPABI, from the family of AGADAGBA and EZEOLISA family in UMUAROLI ONITSHA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE wish to state the number of my children as follows: AKAOSA HELEN (NNE UKPABI) EKWEREKWU UJU (NEE UKPABI) EMEKA ISAAC UKPABI IKECHUKWU PATRIC UKPABI CHINWE PATRICIA UKPABI The general public should be notified that these are my biological children. I don’t have any other children apart from these. AGADAGBA and AKAOLISA FAMILY, UMEGBOGU FAMILY and General public should please take note. Signed MR FELIX ONOCHIE UKPABI

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

CORRECTION OF NAME My name was wrongly arrange as Benedict Ebimobowei Atie instead of Atie Ebimobowei Benedict. all former document remain valid General public should take note.

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ADENIRAN MARIAM GLORIA

AGBEBI OLUWASEUN SEGUNDO

OKHOMINA OSAMUDIAMEN KINGSLEY

UBA ZUO OKE FOUNDATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Barrister Godwin Amadi 2. Mrs Blessing Godwin-Amadi

Chairman Secretary

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1.To promote the spirit of enterprise in Igboland; 2.To eradicate poverty in Igboland; 3.To encourage hard work and perseverance in Igboland 4.To bring hope of a better Tomorrow in Igboland 5.To provide a platform for networking and friendship among Igbos 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

OGBUELI, CHIJIOKE FRANCISCO

I Formerly known and addressed as Agbebi Oluwaseun Precious now wish to be know and addressed as Agbebi Oluwaseun Segundo henceforth. All other documents remains valid.

I, formerly known and addressed as IZENAKOR OSAMUDIAME KINGSLEY, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKHOMINA OSAMUDIAMEN KINGSLEY. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

HUSSAINI SALE GOMBE

MRS AYODEJI OGHENETEGA OLUWATOSIN

I, formerly known and addressed as ADENUGA FOLASHADE ADEBIMPE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JEHOVASON FOLASHADE ADEBIMPE SOBANJO. That I was born on the 17th day of August, 1980. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

This is to confirm that BALOGUN SAMUEL ABIODUN is the same person bearing BALOGUN ABIODUN. That I am the one bearing both names mentioned above. That all documents bearing both names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

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MRS. OSAMUDIAMEN ADAOBI FAUSTINA

AKINTUNDE FUNMILOLA DORCAS

MRS. EZE DANIEL VAL OBI

ABRAHAM GLORY

OLABISI ADEYINKA DEJI-FATILE

JEHOVASON FOLASHADE ADEBIMPE SOBANJO

FORMERLY OGUNMUYIDE FUNMISI DORCAS. Now AKINTUNDE FUNMILOLA DORCAS. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I was formerly known addressed and called as gloria francis abba now wish to be known addressed and called as adeniran mariam gloria, all former document bearing the former name remain valid. General public should take note.

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Formerly Thomas Glory Abraham now to be addressed as Abraham Glory. That my correct date of birth is 9th September 1989. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Olabisi Adeyinka Deji-Fatile ,now wish to be known and addressed as Deji-Folutile Olabisi Comfort . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note. MRS. CHIDINMA SAMUEL

SULAIMON AMINAT ADEJOKE

MRS. UTOMI CHINWE VIOLA

OGBA JOHNSON CHINEDU

I formerly known and addressed as Adekoya Aminat Adejoke ,now wish to be known and addressed as Sulaimon Aminat Adejoke. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. SAMPSON CHINWE VIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. UTOMI CHINWE VIOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWENYENI CHINEDU OGBA, now wish to be known and addressed as, OGBA JOHNSON CHINEDU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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

EREH EMENIKE

MRS. OBI TOCHUKWU ADLYN

OSUJI CHIMA JOE

MRS. ONUMAEGBU-EZEH AGATHA OKWUDILICHI

I, formerly known and addressed as, EREH DICKSON, now wish to be known and addressed as, EREH EMENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. CHIJIOKE PRAISE TOCHUKWU ADLYN UCHEOMA now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OBI TOCHUKWU ADLYN. All former documents remain valid. SKYE BANK PLC, FIRST BANK of Nig. PLC, FCMB and General Public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, OSUJI CHIMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, OSUJI CHIMA JOE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EZEH AGATHA OKWUDILICHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ONUMAEGBU-EZEH AGATHA OKWUDILICHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. NWANDO MAUREEN OGU-JUDE I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. NWANDO MAUREEN INOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. NWANDO MAUREEN OGU-JUDE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MARY ESEOGHENE NWAOBOSHI

This is to inform the general public that I, UCHENNA JOSEPH and CHINENYE UCHENNA JOSFPH refers to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHINENYE UCHENNA JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, AUSTIN INATIMI GODGIFT, and AUGUSTINE INATIMI GODGIFT, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, AUGUSTINE INATIMI GODGIFT. All former documents remain valid. SKYE BANK PLC, PAL PENSION LIMITED, and General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EWHARIEME MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MARY ESEOGHENE NWAOBOSHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

MRS MERCY ONYEMAUCHECHUKWU AWURUMIBE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBIAGWU ADAOBI FAUSTINA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OSAMUDIAMEN ADAOBI FAUSTINA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MURITALA MORUFAT DOLAPO

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OARE ABIODUN

Formerly OARE IDEHAI INNOCENT now OARE ABIODUN. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note. UDOH BASSEY EMEM

I formerly known and addressed as OWOLOYE IFEOLUWA MORUFAT,now wish to be known and addressed as MURITALA MORUFAT DOLAPO. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ITEH EMEM ETIM now wish to be known and addressed as UDOH BASSEY EMEM. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

NNAJI CHUKWUDI EMMANUEL

HOPE IFEYINWA OGBUAWA

I, formerly known and addressed as, OKEH CHUKWUDI EMMANUEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, NNAJI CHUKWUDI EMMANUEL. My correct date of birth is, 26th May, 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MISS. UZOIGWE CELINE CHIDINMA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UZOIGWE JULIET CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS. UZOIGWE CELINE CHIDINMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. WOBIDIKE-AMANDAH BETTY UGOCHI I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OGBUIGBA UGOCHI BETTY, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. WOBIDIKE-AMANDAH BETTY UGOCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

JIMOH AWEDA OPEYEMI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, KINGSLEY INYANG, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, KINGSLEY PHILIPS IYANG, instead of, KINGSLEY INYANG, in my BVN details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, KINGSLEY INYANG. My correct date of birth is, 14th October, 1992, not 14th October, 1993. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JIMOH AWEDA ,now wish to be known and addressed as JIMOH AWEDA OPEYEMI. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm that the names MUYIDEEN RUKAYAT-REMILEKUN , GANIYU- RUKAYAT-REMILEKUN and OLADOSU-RUKAYATREMILEKUN refers to one and the same person. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS MERCY ONYEMAUCHECHUKWU DURU. Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS MERCY ONYEMAUCHECHUKWU AWURUMIBE. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ONYEIKE CHINASA PATIENCE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OLUAH CHINASA PATIENCE. My date of birth was wrongly written as 6th day of April,1965 instead of 20th day of May,1965. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OYEBADE ADERONKE OMOLARA I, formerly known and addressed as SONOWO ADERONKE OMOLARA, now wish to be known and addressed as OYEBADE ADERONKE OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

MRS PRISCILLIA IMONIEFE

GIWA RAZAK SHOLA

ABDUYEKEEN AJOSE ABDQUADRI ADEGBENGA

I, hitherto known and addressed as MISS PRISCILLIA OBADJERE now wish to be called MRS PRISCILLIA IMONIEFE. All previously issued certificates and documents are still mine and remain valid as well. Affected institutions and members of the Public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as GIWA RASAKI ALABA now wish to be known and addressed as GIWA RAZAK SHOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as RAMON QUADRI now wish to be known and addressed as ABDUYEKEEN AJOSE ABDQUADRI ADEGBENGA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OLUWATOYIN OLUWABUKUNMI OGUNRINDE

CHANGE OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

I Formerly known called and addressed as Ategbe Oluwatoyin Oluwabukunmi, now wish to be known called and addressed as OLUWATOYIN OLUWABUKUNMI OGUNRINDE. All former documents remain valid, authorities concerned and general public should please take note

I, formerly known and addressed as , HOPE IFEYINWA IFEJIKA, now wish to be known as, HOPE IFEYINWA OGBUAWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. NWAOBOSHI OKEDIACHI LUCAS

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWAOBOSHI OKEDIACHI LUCA, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWAOBOSHI OKEDIACHI LUCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

RECONCILIATION OF NAME I, KOUNOUGNA TSOMENEFA HENRI, and KOUNOUGNA TSOMENEFA, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, KOUNOUGNA TSOMENEFA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ABUBUGAH MAINDA I formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED MAINDA ,now wish to be known and addressed as ABUBUGAH MAINDA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

ATOM ALGONI EMMA I formerly known and addressed as MOHAMMED UMARU now wish to be known and addressed as ATOM ALGONI EMMA. My correct date of birth is 23/10/1963 not 10/09/1968. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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ERNEST NGOZI MARY

Formerly known and addressed as AGBAFOR NGOZI MARY, now wish to be known and addressed as ERNEST NGOZI MARY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as KANAYO CHUKWU OKENYI, now wish to add HANNAH to my name. Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as KANAYOCHUKWU OKENYI HANNAH All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

IBRAHIM DUNGUS Formerly known and addressed as MUSTAPHA HASAN, now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM DUNGUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MADUKA ABUCHI Formerly known and addressed as MMADUKA FABIAN MMADUABUCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MADUKA ABUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OPIA-NGOZI-FAVOUR Formerly known and addressed as OJOMAH NGOZI FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as OPIA-NGOZI-FAVOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AKINFOLARIN GRACE MOROUNKEJI

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my documents as Yakubu Hamidu Halima instead of Hamidu Hajiya Halima. That my correct name is Hamid Hajiya Halima. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AKINRIMISI MOROUNKEJI and MOROUNKEJI GRACE AKINRIMISI now wish to be known called and addressed as AKINFOLARIN GRACE MOROUNKEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ROSEMARY AKPEDE

MUSTAPHA ABOSEDE ADETUTU

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OWOEYE ADENIKE CECILIA

Formerly known and addressed as AJAYI MORENIKE ADENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OWOEYE ADENIKE CECILIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that CHUKWUMA ONYINYECHI THERESA and CHUKWUMA ONYINYE EMMANUELA refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF NAME This is to certify that I am OSHINMORIN TITUS IBIKUNLE as well as OSHINMORIN TITUS. My name was wrongly written in my saving account as OSIMORIN TITUS instead of OSHINMORIN TITUS. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my documents as: Ejanolibu Adekunle Sheriff instead of Ejalonibu Adekunle Sheriff. That my correct name is: Ejalonibu Adekunle Sheriff. General public take note.

ADESHINA TAIWO DAVID Formerly known and addressed as ADESINA TAIWO, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESHINA TAIWO DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHARLES NMOR Formerly known and addressed as FELIX DANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as CHARLES NMOR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ROSEMARY EZEKIEL

Formerly known and addressed as BLESSING EZEKIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as ROSEMARY EZEKIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MARYAM T. ABUBAKAR

Formerly known and addressed as MARYAM T. ADEKANYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MARYAM T. ABUBAKAR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AJAYI OPEYEMI ABIDEMI Formerly known and addressed as Ajara Opeyemi Abidemi now wish to be known and addressed as Ajayi Opeyemi Abidemi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

THOMPSON SOLOMON OLADEJI Formerly known and addressed as THOMSON SOLOMON OLADEJI and THOMPSON OLADEJI SOLOMON, now wish to be known and addressed as THOMPSON SOLOMON OLADEJI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EDEH SIMEON OKEREKE I formerly known and addressed as ISAIAH SAMUEL OKEREKE now wish to be known called and addressed as EDEH SIMEON OKEREKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKEH FAUSTINA IJEOMA

MRS OLABODE CECILIA OMOWUNMI

OKONKWO GRACE CHIDIMMA

I formerly known and addressed as OKEANONIFE FAUSTINA IJEOMA now wish to be known called and addressed as OKEH FAUSTINA IJEOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADAMU UMAR

Formerly known and addressed as ADAMU MKWACAMS, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMU UMAR. All former documents remain valid. General public take note ADESHIEME NWANNE KELVIN

Formerly known and addressed as ADESHIEME NWANNE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADESHIEME NWANNE KELVIN. That my date of birth is 12 June 1981 All former documents remain valid. General public take note. JOHN OBUKOHWO ESUIKE

Formerly known and addressed as PATRICK OBUKOHWO ESUIKE and JOY ESUIKE EWORITSEMOGHA, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN OBUKOHWO ESUIKE and JOY OBUKOHWO ESUIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME This is to inform the general public that my name was wrongly written as AKINSHETE MRS. FLORENCE instead of MRS. MOWANINUOLA FLORENCE AKINSETE. That my correct name is MRS. MOWANINUOLA FLORENCE AKINSETE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OSULA RACHEAL OSAS

ORHERIME ROSEMARY EBAGBOTA

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

I, Formerly known and addressed as Akinbo Abosede Adetutu now wish to be known and addressed as Mustapha Abosede Adetutu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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I formerly known and addressed as Thompson Adesuwa Racheal now wish to be known called and addressed as Osula Racheal Osas. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Egbele Ebagbota Rosemary now wish to be known called and addressed as Orherime Rosemary Ebagbota. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ADDITION OF NAME

REMOVAL OF NAME I formerly known as PEACE EMELIKE ODOYI now wish to remove ODOYI from my name. I’m now PEACE EMELIKE. All former document remains valid. Zenith Bank, First Bank and the general public. Please take note.

JOHNSON NKECHI MARTHA

THERESA VICTOR I formerly known and addressed as THERESA ELLEH now wish to be known and address as THERESA VICTOR, all former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

SERAPHINA CHIGOZIE D. NSOFOR

LAWRENCE IDOKO OMAGA

I, formerly known and addressed as Seraphina Adaugo Okeh now wish to be known and addressed as Seraphina Chigozie D. Nsofor. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as Alhaji Ane Omaga now wish to be known and addressed as Lawrence Idoko Omaga. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS ANEKE CHINYERE INNOCENTIA I formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIAKOMADU INNOCENTIA CHINYERE and MISS THOMAS CHINYERE DIANA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANEKE CHINYERE INNOCENTIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as VIRGINIA JACKREECE, now wish to add WEST to my name. I am now WEST VIRGINIA JACKREECE. All former document remains valid the general public please take note.

MRS. OMIKE SYLVIA NKECHI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known as MRS. OMIKE NKECHI FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OMIKE SYLVIA NKECHI. All former documents remain valid. Zenith Bank Plc and general public please take note.

This is to confirm that the name MEMBIS MILLICENT, MEMBIS MILLICENT O, MEMBIS MILLICENT OBY and MEMBIS MILLICENT OBIAGELI refers to one and the same person; now wish to be known and addressed as MEMBIS MILLICENT OBIAGERI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MMADUABUCHUKWU JOHN ONONUJU

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NGWU ALFRED CHUKWUEMEKA

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TOYIN ELIZABETH ADELANWA

I formerly known as TOYIN ADELANWA wish to be known and addressed as TOYIN ELIZABETH ADELANWA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. HOPE MICHAEL EBOMAH

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UMEH CHINYERE STELLA

GWANA MARTHA JOSHUA

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ONWE CHRISTIANA ADAORA

GODSTATES EMIKEOBEHI HANNAH

CORRECTION OF NAME

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This is to inform the general public that my name ALICE OGBA was wrongly written in my bank account but now wish to be corrected and addressed as OGBA ALICE CHIOWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to inform the general public that my name MOHAMMED SALEH ISIAKA was wrongly written in my voter’s card but now wish to be corrected and addressed as MUHAMMED ISIAKA SALEH. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MUHAMMED BALIKIS ADEBOLA

ABLE GOD EVER PRESENT HELP MINISTRY The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under PART C; of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. TRUSTEES ARE 1.ONWUEGBUNA ELOCHUKWU BENNETH.....CHAIRMAN. 2.CHUKUKWUKAORA EBERE ........TREASUTER. 3.AZUNNA CHINYERE SUCCESS.......PRO. 4.SHEDRACK OGBONNA SHEDRACK......GEN.SEC 5.AZUBUIKE FRANK CHUKWUDI.....FIN.SEC 6.EDEH CHUKWUEMEKA DONATUS....MEMBER. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2.TO EVANGELISE THE WORD OF GOD. 3.TO DELIVER PEOPLE FROM BONDGAGE. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama P.M.B 198 Garki Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

PATHWAY TO HOPE 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. Mr Ordia Omokhomion – Chairman Mrs Obubecebara Ruth Wokoma – Secretary Mr Agubata Kelechi – Treasurer Mr Abhulimen Isememen Anderson– Member Aims andObjectives To promote sustainable holistic development through empowerment approach Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission Plot 420 Tigris Crescent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama P.M.B 198 Garki Abuja, within 28 days of this publication. Signed: Chairman

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Public Notice 23

AISHA HELP THE NEEDY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

JESUS HAS TRIUMPH MINISTRY

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

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

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.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR. AYIM BASSEY AYANG - PRESIDENT. 2. USHIE KINGSLEY ADAMS - SECRETARY. 3. PASTOR. MRS. BASSEY BLESSING AYIM - TREASURER.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DESMOND WODU BLESSING (CHAIRPERSON) 2. CHUKU JULIANA JUSTICE(SECRETARY)

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AISHA ABUBAKAR - CHAIRPERSON 2. SALMA ADAMU BAPPA - SECRETARY 3. RUKAYYAH MOHD MANSUR - TREASURER 4. ZARAH ZANNA ALI THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

BUILDING EXCELLENT WOMEN FOUNDATION

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST JESUS.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEDGED THROUGH HUMANITARIAN SERVICES. 2. TO GENERATE PROGRAMMES FOR WOMEN 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: BARR. IMMACULATA WILLIAM. 08093127741.

SIGNED: CHAIRPERSON

PUBLIC NOTICE

MKPUOCHA NNEBO LAYOUT LANDLORDS ASSOCIATION

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY OF ANCIENT WISDOM INTERNATIONAL

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION 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.

WANTED MR. OKAFOR EMEKA FROM ANAMBRA STATE, FAIR IN COMPLEXION AND ABOUT 1.67M HEIGHT IS HEREBY DECLARED WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECENT DEVELOPMENTS/ AGITATIONS CONCERNING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA (IPOB).

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AZUBUIKE SYLVESTER. 2. OZOEMENA OGUADIMMA. 3. IZUCHUKWU OKEREKE. 4. HARBERT OGUAMA. 5. FAVOR UKOM.

TRUSTEES ARE: 1) WISDOM ISAAC................PRESIDENT 2) OJINI PRISCA EBERECHI...........SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS. 2 TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE LANDLORDS IN MKPUOCHA NNEBO TOWN.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1) TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH WORSHIP AND PRAISE SONGS.

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

OBOT EDIYANA CHURCH

OROHU - OVUAH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ELELE TOWN PORT HARCOURT

SASHEYE CENTRAL MOSQUE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CHURCH 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. PASTOR AFFIONG ESSIEN EDET -PRESIDENT. 2. SNR. PST. VICTOR OKOKON EKPO -VICE PRESIDENT. 3. PASTOR MICAH EDEDET ESSIEN -SECRETARY. 4. ELDER UDO-USORO AKPAN NDEM -MEMBER. 5. MR. NSIKAK OKON EDEM -MEMBER. 6. DEACONESS UTOM-OBONG EDET OKON -MEMBER. 7. DEACONESS GRACE EDEDET ESSIEN -MEMBER.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELECHI RAPHAEL ANELE ( CHAIRMAN) 2. ELECHI IKECHI CYRIL, 3. CHIEF ELECHI MIKE, 4. ELECHI COKER JULIUS, 5. OKAH EMMANUEL OFURU

THE PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS TO ALL PEOPLE AND NATION THROUGH THE TEACHING OF THE WORD OF FAITH. 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.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO TEACH ISLAMIC INJUCTION ACCORDING TO THE QUARAN.

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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

HOUR FOR JESUS MISSION WORLDWIDE

TRUST IN JESUS WORLD WIDE ASSEMBLY

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. REV. EVANGELIST OROGUN BEAUTY OMONIGHO -FOUNDER/G.O 2. PASTOR ONOSEME JOSEPH -ASST. GENERAL OVERSEER 3. PASTOR EKON DARLINTON ONYEKA -MEMBER 4. PASTOR MGBEODURU LILIAN ANULI - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 5. EVANGELIST AHUKEMERE NNEKA CHIOMA -MEMBER 6. PASTOR OVUEIERIE JOY OGHENEKOME - MEMBER 7. PASTOR OVWASA QUEEN EJOVI GOVERNOR - MEMBER

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. OLISA FRED EMEKA -FOUNDER, G.O/SENIOR PASTOR 2. OLISA FRANCA .O - ASSISTANT SENIOR PASTOR 3. IZUGBU GODWIN .O. - DEACON 4. OGHENEKEWVE ANGELA - DEACON 5. OMEJOR DARLINGTON UCHE -CHOIR MASTE

ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA,WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: J. K. NANA CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY

GOGREEN IMPACT AFRICA INITIATIVE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. COMING OF OUR LORD BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK 2. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH 3. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY 4. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND 5. TO MINISTER DIVINE DELIVERANCE FROM FOUNDATION HOLDS ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

QUEEN OGBULOKO KA EGI 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) ADENIYI SOLA BUNMI (2) ADEGBOYE MORUF (3) JULIUS OLUWOLE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HRM KING PROF. NWOKOMA ANELE. 2. QUEEN NWOKOMA GRACE OBUDI ANELE.

SIGNED: STRAIGHT PATH CONSULTING 08023694015

MOUNT CALVARY REVIVAL AND PRAYER MINISTRY THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAME OF TRUSTEES. 1. ODEYEMI JOSEPH OLAJIDE. 2. ODEYEMI HANNAH AFOLABI. 3. OJOLUYI OLUTOPE OLANIYI . 4. KASALI JULIANA ENIOLA. 5. AWOSIKA ANTHONY AFOLABI. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: J. K. NANA CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY

AIMS SND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO EMBARK ON ENLIGHTENMENT CAMPAIGN IN CORRECTING THE NEGATIVE PERCEPTION AND ALTITUDE TO AGRIBUSINESS AMONG YOUTHS. (2) TO PROMOTE AND INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF YOUTH SUCCESS INITIATIVES IN AFRICA. (3) TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISSEMINATING ADEQUATE INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS. (4) TO SET UP A SOCIAL INTERACTIVE PLATFORM FOR EXPOSING YOUTHS THROUGH RULE MODELS AND MENTORS IN AGRICULTURE.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. OLANREWAJU RASAQ OLAIDE. 2. ADEYEMI ADESINA ISMAILA. 3. AYANDARE BASIRU O. 4. RIDWAN ADEWALE OGUNDEKO 5 . OLADEHINDE MUJAID ADEGBOYEGA.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SEE TO THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY.

SIGNED: PASTOR MICAH EDEDET ESSIEN. SECRETARY.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD 3. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK 4. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH 5. TO MINISTER DIVINE DELIVERANCE FROM FOUNDATION HOLDS.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. ORGANIZE CAREER SERVICES AND EVENTS THAT WILL HELP YOUNG ADULTS THAT ARE UNEMPLOYED CONNECT WITH COMPANIES/ORGANZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EMPLOYMENT. 2. ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY LEADING TO CRUELTY PREVENTION CAUSES TO SUPPORT PURPOSEFUL PUBLIC BENEFIT. 3. ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. 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: HRM KING PROF. NWOKOMA ANELE

SIGNED: SECRETARY

IBESIKPO UNITED GARRI TRADERS ASSOCIATION 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 THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. WISDOM JOHNNY EKONG. 2. MR. DANIEL SUNDAY EDET. 3. MR. FRIDAY ENYA EBOGI. 4. MR. UWEM EFFIONG NOAH. 5. MR. PAUL FABIAN ESSIEN. 6. MRS. EKAETTE SUNDAY UFOT. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FOSTER LOVE, PEACE, UNITY, COOPERATION AND PATRIOTISM AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO MOBILIZE AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON THE NEED FOR SELF RELIANCE. 3. TO COOPERATE WITH GOVERNMENTS, ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WITH SIMILAR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TOWARD ACHIEVING OUR GOALS.. 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: BARR. ENEFIOK NTEM

24 Public Notice AFRICA COMMUNITY SUPPORT MISSION (IT/NO.94051) APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME, REGISTERED ADDRESS AND AMENDMENT OF THE OBJECT/ CONSTITUTION AND TO UPDATE THE PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF TRUSTEES THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF NAME, AMENDMENT OF ITS OBJECT/ CONSTITUTION; CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND TO UPDATE THE PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF ITS TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. CHANGE OF NAME: NAME CHANGED FROM “AFRICA COMMUNITY SUPPORT MISSION” TO “AFRICA MISSIONS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT” CHANGE OF ADDRESS: REGISTERED ADDRESS CHANGED FROM REDEEMED CAMP KM46, LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY, MOWE, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA TO 39, JAMES ROBERTSON STREET, SURULERE, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA. AMENDMENT: THE PREAMBLE, ARTICLES 1, 2, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 AND 17 OF THE CONSTITUTION ARE AMENDED. ARTICLE 14(B): NUMBER OF TRUSTEES AMENDED TO MINIMUM OF 7 AND MAXIMUM OF 10 UPDATE OF TRUSTEES’ PERSONAL PARTICULARS: THE PERMANENT ADDRESSES AND OCCUPATION OF ALL THE TRUSTEES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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SAINT MOSES ALU CARE FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY’S AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PASTOR MOSES ALIYU ALU - CHAIRMAN 2. CLARA EBELE ALU - SECRETARY 3. EMMANUEL ESLA ALU THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDENT CHILDREN ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA NIGERIAWITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

WUSE MARKET TRADERS ASSOCIATION (IT NO. 12090) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR THE AMENDMENT OF ITS CONSTITUTION AND CHANGE OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. PART OF CONSTITUTION AMENDED: ARTICLE 4, ARTICLE 6, ARTICLE 7, ARTICLE 8, ARTICLE 9, ARTICLE 10, ARTICLE 11, ARTICLE 13, ARTICLE 14, ARTICLE 16 AND ARTICLE 17. REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT IS FOR EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION AND ACTUALIZATION OF ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. THE CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ALHAJI MOHAMMED LAWAL --REMOVED 2. DANIEL UGOCHUKWU --RETAINED 3. ROBELLO R. -- REMOVED 4. JOSEPH IBEBUOGU -- RETAINED 5. ISA ABU-ROBELLO -- RETAINED 6. ADAMU MOHAMMED --RETAINED 7. ISAAC BORRO -- RETAINED 8. FELIX EZEAMA -- RETAINED 9. OKORIE IKECHUKWU RAPHAEL --APPOINTED 10. MATHEW EDOZIE NWIGWE --APPOINTED 11. ALHAJI HALILU BUHARI --APPOINTED 12. MOHAMMAD SHAIBU-- APPOINTED. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION AND CHANGE OF TRUSTEES 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: LEGAL PRACTITIONER: ADEWAKUN JOHN (ESQ)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE EARLY CHURCH EVANGELICAL DISCIPLES

THE KEMET DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

HEART AND ACTS OF TABITHA INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY

NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. KEVIN GABRIEL 2. EDMOND ANI 3. FOLARIN BEECROFT, 4. OZOLUA GIWA-AMU

TRUSTEES: 1. PROF. OLA DAVID KAJOGBOLA - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. JUSTINA OKWUONU KAJOGBOLA 3. AYODEJI DAVID UCHECHUKWU KAJOGBOLA 4. FEOSHI ELIZABETH ADA. (BARR.) - SECRETARY 5. FEOSHI JOSEPH OFOKORUME

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CREATE A NETWORK AMONG YOUTHS, TO OPERATE AS A CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL GROUP AND FOR PHILANTHROPIC AND HUMANITARIAN PURPOSES. 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE PROPAGATE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH AIMS GIVING TO THE NEEDY & EMPOWERMENT OF THE LESS PRIVILEGES

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR LANRE THOMAS BALOGUN 2. PASTOR THADDEUS JOHN OLUWAMEHIN 3. PASTOR BALOGUN OLAWALE SAHEED 4. PASTOR CHARLES I. OMEDO 5. ELDER OLAREWAJU EPHRAIM AKINOLA 6. ELDER (MRS) VICTORIA BOSEDE AKINOLA 7. ELDER (MRS) AJOKE SOYEMI 8. ELDER AMINU A. OBAINO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SYNTEGRAL LP

SIGNED: SECRETARY

AVU FEDERAL HOUSING ESTATE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IMO STATE

THE HOLY SPIRIT COMFORTER CHURCH WORLDWIDE

LOVE & FAITH EVANGELICAL MINISTRY OKE-ALAAFIA

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)UCHE IGBONACHOR. 2)IBE SABINUS SUNDAY. 3)IBENEME JUSTUS CHUKWUGOZIE. 4)UCHEGBU PAULINE ADAKU. 5)OFFOR PATRICK CHUKWUEBUN

TRUSTEES: (1) ADEWOLE TOYIN SUNDAY ....PRESIDENT (2)ADEWOLE ADEOLA ABOSEDE ....SECRETARY (3)MR FESTUS FUNSO SOSAMI (4) OLUSANYA ALICE OLUWAKEMI.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS. .

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO SET THE CAPTIVES FREE THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. EVANGELIST OLUWAKAYODE AJORIN - GENERAL OVERSEER 2.MR OLUWAKAYODE ADEBISI TIMILEHIN -SECRETARY 3.MRS LUKE RACHEAL FEYISAYO - MEMBER 4. OLUWAKAYODE OLUWATOYIN AYOBAMI- MEMBER

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: PRESIDENT.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

PLEASANT SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA

UNITED AFRICA FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

OLUWATOMISIN BABS-AJAYI FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) ADEFILA IBRAHIM ADEDEJI--CHAIRMAN (2) ADEFILA ADEMOLA YAIWO HUSSEIN--SECRETARY (3) ADEDEJI FATIMO LABAKE (4) ESERE KARINA RAFIAT (5) USMAN OLUWASEYI OKIKI (6) ADEFILA ADIJAT FOLASHADE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) AJAYI BABATUNDE OLUFEMI ESOSA-- CHAIRMAN (2) AJAYI ADESOLA LINDA-- SECRETARY (3) BANKOLE OLUSANJO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKUNIYI ADEDAPO MICHEAL (CHAIRMAN) 2. ADEBANJO OLAITAN OLAMIDE (SECRETARY) 3. DEHINBO ADEMOLU OLAMIDE (TREASURER) 4.FADIPE TOSIN EMMANUEL 5.OGUNLEYE OLANIYI PAUL AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE MEMBERS ON SHARES RELATED MATTERS. ALSO, TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF SHAREHOLDERS. 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) FACILITATE YOUTH CAPACITY BUILDING, EMPOWERMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS. (2) MOTIVATE AND NURTURE YOUTHS TO VOLUNTEER AND PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP RULES (3) PROMOTE AND ADVOCATE FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY (4) PROMOTE AND FACILITATE ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLY, SMART AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN FARMING (5) ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ADULT 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

IJONGO LIFE CHANGING FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. IJONGO EMMANUEL IKPON (CHAIRMAN) 2. MR. AKPAN SAMUEL SUNDAY (SECRETARY) 3. MRS. DAVID IMEH 4. INYANG ESITUKOH AKPAN 5. MRS. UDOSEN PEACE EMEN 6. MR. AFANGIDEH JAMES AKPAN 7. MR. JAMES NATHAN JAMES AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. IMPACTING KNOWLEDGE TO THE YOUTH THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION OF THEIR VARIOUS GIVEN TALENT. 2. BRINGING OUT THE YOUTH OUT FROM THE STREET AND MAKING THEM BETTER PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY. 3. TO UNITE THE LOST YOUTH THAT RUNAWAY FROM THEIR HOMES TO THEIR LOVE ONE ON 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE NEW NETWORK OF CHANGE AMBASSADORS 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. OLADEINDE CHARLES JAYEOLA 2. CHF ANTHONY OLADOSU APOESO 3. KOREDE SAMUEL SANYA 4. AKINDELE AREMU AKANNI 5. AGBAYEWA OGUNSAKIN ANDREW 6. SAMUEL OLAMILEKAN ABATI 7. IPAYE WALEEH ADELEKE 8. HAMMED IDOWU DANIELS TIJANI 9. AGOYE GBENGA ADEBOWALE 10. ABIDEMI OLATORERA KASSIM AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CREATE AN ENABLING PLATFORM FOR OUR MEMBERS FOR POSITIVE SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2. TO CREATE AN ENABLING PLATFORM FOR SOCIO ECONOMIC NETWORKING 3. TO CARRY OUT COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS 4. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED ON OUR COMMUNITIES 5. TO UNDERTAKE SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES IN PROMOTING UNITY IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND NIGERIA AS A WHOLE 6. DO ALL SUCH THINGS AS MAY BE DEEMED CONDUCIVE TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS OR ANY OF THEM 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 ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY PRESIDENT - OLADEINDE CHARLES JAYEOLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO ADDRESS EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. (2) TO AWARD PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS YO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS IN RESPECT OF EDUCATIONAL TRAINING. (3) TO PROVIDE BASIC EDUCATION TO THE ILLITERATE SECTION OF THE COMMUNITY. (4) TO CONTRIBUTE IN BUILDING STABILITY IN THE COUNTRY WHERE ALL THE PEOPLE CAN HAVE ACCESS TO 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EZIGBO-NWANNEDINAMBA SOCIAL CLUB THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OGBONNA SAMUEL EMERUWA - CHAIRMAN 2. IDIKA UMA - SECRETARY 3. DURU KENNETH CHINONSO 4. NWANKWO IGWE PATRICK 5. OKOLI INNOCENT CHUKWUMA 6. CHUKWU SUNDAY ONYEKA 7. OKEKE CHIJINDU ABEL 8. EZEUGO ONYEBUCHI SUNDAY 9. UZODIMMA CHIGOZIE MARK 10. NWAFOR, CHIKE ONUENYENWA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE LOVE, PEACE, UNITY, PROGRESS AND WELFARE AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO ENCOURAGE MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THEIR ARE AS OF LIFE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED BY SECRETARY

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Public Notice 25

NEW TESTAMENT WORSHIP CENTRE CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY

DAVID JOSIAH FOUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. MR. OLABODE ABIMBOLA AGAGU - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. JOY BRIGID NWAIWU 3. ENGR. JOHN JOSHUA BIPIALAKA 4. MR. KAODI NDUAKA 5. BARR. ENI AKPODIETE - SECRETARY 6. BARR. ALOZIE ECHEONWU 7. JOHN OKPOSIO MARSHALL.

TRUSTEES: 1 BARR ANTHONY ANTE - CHAIRMAN 2 MR REX ENWIEME - SECRETARY 3 DR ETIM OKON FRANK - MEMBER 4 MR EMEM ETIM FRANK - MEMBER 5 MRS INIOBONG MICHAEL EKPO - MEMBER 6 DR EMMANUEL AKPANOBONG - MEMBER

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EQUIP THE SAINTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY 2. TO TEACH THE NEW TESTAMENT UNADULTERATED

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FACILITATE RESEARCHES AND PUBLICATIONS INTO CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE NIGER DELTA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CARTER FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO CARTER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE 3. TO HOLD SEMINARS AND TRAININGS ON SKILL ACQUISITION

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: FRANCIS ALLAGOA ESQ HIGH POINT LAW OFFICE 08037598000

OTU ODU AMAWBIA 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. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IYOM JOSEPHINE ANENIH 2. IYOM EUNICE AGHANYA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO TAKE CARE OF THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

FOOTPRINTS OF DAVID ART FOUNDATION

CANCER CARE SUPPORT FUND

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. MR. AWOBAJO OLUWASEUN OLUMIDE - PRESIDENT 2. PROFESSOR WOLE SOYINKA 3. MRS. FRANCESCA YETUNDE EMMANUEL 4. SIR. PETER ADEGBOYEGA BADEJO 5. MRS. DAMILOLAAKINTUNDE AWOBAJO - SECRETARY 6. DR. EMEKA CHRISTIAN IBEZI 7. MRS. OLUWAGBEMISOLA LATEEFAT ALLI 8. MR. AYO TEMITOPE NAIYEJU 9. MR. IRUOJE OMOARUKHE JOHN 10. NMECHA KINGSLEY THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE ART WORKS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 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. DR CHINAKA UGOCHUKWU CHINYERE 2. DR NNADI OSINACHUKWU VICTOR 3. DR ATINKO SUNDAY IKEYAH 4. DR ARUAH CHINEDU SIMEON THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO SUPPORT AND TREAT PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM CANCER ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: BARR ANI JACQUELINE (08051166481)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHRISTIANA TITILAYO FOUNDATION

EBUGHU CLAN ASSOCIATION OF AUTONOMOUS PETROLEUM HOST COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT TRUST

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.

BORNO INDIGENE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AKINLUYI SOLA MATTHEW (CHAIRMAN) 2. OSUNYIKANMI KEHINDE VICTOR (SECRETARY) 3. JEJE AANUTOMIDE ABISOYE (TREASURER) 4. OMOBOLA OLAKITAN BAMIDELE 5. OYEDEJI OLUWAFERANMI ESTHER THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO REACH OUT TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED, ORPHANS, DEAF AND BLIND THROUGH CHARITY. 2. TO BRING PEOPLE INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) CHIEF OKON ASUQUO ABANG - CHAIRMAN (2) PASTOR SILVA-OSBORN MORRIS ROBERTZ - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CARRY OUT HUMANITARIAN WELFARE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED OF THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SECRETARY

UMUAHIA WEB OF FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

THE FORTIFIED CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

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

TRUSTEES: 1. ARCHBISHOP CHIBUZOR OPOKO 2. CHIEF EMEKA ONWUKA 3. PRINCE TONY EZE 4. ENGINEER MARTIN UMEH 5. MARTHA OKPI 6. FURO TALIB 7. CHARLES UDE ESQ 8. CHIEF CHARLES UKATTAH 9. PRINCE OBASI UBA 10. PASTOR OKONJI IRUKWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR THE WELFARE AND UNITY OF MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE PEACE, UNITY AND LOVE AMONG MEMBERS AND THE LARGER SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : IFEANYI ONWUZURIKE 08050605543.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY TRUST ( COHDAT ) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REMOVING, RE-APPOINTING AND APPOINTING OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 THE TRUSTEES ARE 1. CHIEF INNOCENT D. NWOGA (RE-APPOINTED) 2. REV .FR. KELVIN MADU (APPOINTED) 3. CHIEF FERDINAND ANAGHARA (REMOVED) 4. PRINCE UCHEJE HILLS (REMOVED) 5. CHIEF. SIR. EDWIN OKEY EZURIKE ( NEWLY APPOINTED ) 6. CHIEF. MRS. SALOME N. IBE ( NEWLY APPOINTED ) 7. MS MARYANN EZURIKE ( NEWLY APPOINTED) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED:CHIEF INNOCENT D. NWOGA.

TRUSTEES: 1. ANYA KENNETH - CHAIRMAN 2. DR ANYA EZINNE - SECRETARY

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) LAWAN BUKAR DIYA (2) ALI SHUWA MOHAMMED (3) SAINNA AUDU ABDULLAHI (4) ALHAJI BUKAR IBRAHIM (5) BUKAR ABBA MALLAM (6) ALHAJI SHERIFF GUDUMBALI (7) ALHAJI ZANNA ALHAJI GONI (8) MODU GONI SHERIFF (9) LAWAN YAKUB (10) UMAR MUSTAPHA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THE MEMBERS OF CONTRACTORS IN BORNO ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

CHISTEM TOYS FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. TRUSTEES: 1. DR NKECHI MADONNA AGWU - CHAIRMAN 2. PROPHET EMMANUEL ANGEL - SECRETARY.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE BETTER LIFE FOR CHILDREN.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

PATCHOULI DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

ROYAL BRIDGE GLOBAL INTERVENTION FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. DR. (MRS) ELIZABETH NGOZI EJIOGU -CHAIRMAN 2. BISONG OBI ANDRE -VICE CHAIRMAN 3. ELEZIEANYA HUNBLE OBINNA -SECRETARY 4. CHIEF MORGAN OKAFOR 5. CHIEF SIR EDWIN EZURIKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF OUR VARIOUS COMMUNITIES 2. TO SUSTAIN AND FOSTER INTEREST OF MEMBERS IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS AND HUMAN 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, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

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. MR. AFOLABI MICHAEL ABAYOMI 2. MRS. AFOLABI FOLASHADE OLUBUNMI 3. BAMGBOSE OLUWAGBENGA IYANDA 4. OLUWATOYIN GEORGE TAYLOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO EMBARK UPON ACTIVITIES TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE TOWARDS BRINGING THE GAP BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Review of Pension Reform Act 2014: Reversing a working system? Continued from page 5 which is due to hold a public hearing on Thursday, 28 September; and has called for “all relevant stakeholders” to submit any memoranda that would aid it to make its determinations. However, there is one critical thing to note about the above mentioned bill, which is similar in context, wording and intent to the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies amendment. It seeks to fully exempt the above stated organisations from the CPS and return them to being 100 per cent underwritten in relation to pension arrangements by the Federal Government. In simple terms, our lawmakers want to return some of the country’s most critical enforcement institutions to the outmoded, discredited and ill-fitting era of the Defined Benefit arrangement. The bill’s promoters claim to have something going for their arguments, which has been succinctly expressed in the Legislative Digest (Pension Reform Amendment Bill 2016).

They include national security concerns, the same bullet point used in 2011. For the promoters, the identity, data, addresses and family ties of security personnel are best handled internally by the relevant service and not kept in civilian custody, which may be easily compromised. Also, there are issues of occupational hazards, the unique nature of the work of the paramilitary being laden with unrivaled hardship; and as such, the burden of paying their pensions should therefore be borne by the government. They also cite the low monthly pensions being paid to the typical retired personnel. It is hard, however, to escape the feeling that the real reasons for this almost zealous effort by lawmakers to free the government from the shackles of the CPS is because of two of their rationales as shown in the digest. First, the consistent delays in the payment of entitlements by the Federal Government to its beneficiaries – a backlog which stretches to months of back contributions – and

INCLUSIVE EYE CARE FOUNDATION THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROF SHEIK AHMED ABDULLAH 2. ALHMUHAMMAD BATURE SHINKAFI 3. ALH ABDULMUMIN BELLO 4. DR MUHAMMAD BABAR QURESHI 5. DR MUHAMMAD MANSUR RABIU 6. DR NASIRU MUHAMMAD AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. UNDERTAKING DIFFERENT FORMS OF EYE CARE PROGRAMS WITH EMPHASIS ON COMPREHENSIVE EYE HEALTH. 2. CONDUCT NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN HEALTH ESPECIALLY EYE HEALTH. 3. TRAINING OF HEALTH WORKERS AND TEACHERS IN PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AT INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, STATE AND DISTRICT LEVELS. 4. ADVOCACY WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS FOR EYE HEALTH PROGRAMMES WITH EMPHASIS TO ACHIEVE COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE FOR ALL AND SPECIALLY THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND MARGINALIZED. 5. CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS TO GENERATE DEMAND AND IMPROVE UPTAKE OF HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES USING PRINT, ELECTRONIC AND THE SOCIAL MEDIA ETC. 6. ADVANCING POVERTY REDUCTION MEASURES AS CONTRIBUTION TO THE UNITED NATIONS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS).

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: DR NASIRU MUHAMMAD (SECRETARY)

has been put by the finance ministry on a stressed national purse, and good old nostalgia as many a veteran government administrator have expressed a fondness for the old DB system where workers who had worked up to 35 years were entitled to 70 per cent of their last monthly salary and directors received a full salary entitlement on passing out from public service. To compound a murky picture, Oke’s latest Christmas wish is just one of at least seven attempts aimed at upending the current pensions’ arrangement. One particularly effort, sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wamako, who is enjoying an enthusiastic début in lawmaking after spending eight years at the helm of domestic affairs in Sokoto State, contains a proposed 75 per cent lump sum withdrawal from the retirement savings’ accounts of retirees – an effort which the industry body, PenOp has sensibly said will be detrimental to retirees welfare as, in their words, “it is doubtful if the 25 per cent balance in a retiree’s RSA, after deduction of a 75 per

cent lump sum, would, if spread through the retiree’s expected life span, be adequate to reasonably cater for his livelihood during old age.” In addition, a recent Punch investigation determined that a new rule under the 2014 PFA amendment, passed by a National Assembly, which included, among others, Oluwole Oke, and required all organisations to increase the minimum pension contribution of both employers and employees to the RSAs of workers, has not been complied with the same FG who saw through the change in the law. Yet, this is the same government that claims to be so interested in the welfare, wellbeing and data security of pensions contributors that it wants to drive yet another amendment down the throats of an exasperated pensions industry. These efforts should be construed for what they are – a calculated effort at dealing a death blow to the fail-safe mechanisms that have made pensions assets management one of the precious few bright spots in Nigeria’s economy. The

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Oke Bill seeks to empower the police, the customs service, the prison service and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, institutions which are not renowned for their prudent financial management from the rigorous rules of the centrally managed CPS. It would seem that the country’s legislators, driven by a wider self-proclaimed agenda of the current administration aimed at increasing revenue flows, will stop at nothing, including spurning fidelity to any set of rules, laws, principles, process, even plain common sense, as long as it dips its hands into any substantial pool of funds within the country – witness the whittling of the country’s external reserves before their recent ascent to 33-month highs. In an economy barely clambering its way out of a recession, which still feels clear and present to many of its participants, we might be on the brink of buying a one-way ticket to yet another self-inflicted economic own goal, something squeezed employees juggling ever more expen-

sive family responsibilities with saving for the fading dream of a decent retirement hardly need at this point. At the risk of beating the point to death, a finding that the government has not been complying with a law, which it first passed in 2004, amended in 2011 and 2014 and seeks to do this year while simultaneously slamming the hammer of regulatory compliance on the private sector is not only hypocritical, it hints of outright irresponsibility. This government is yet to convincingly prove its bona fides on this matter; and it is safe to say that it will be the poorest policy evangelist of the gospel of the merits of pensions reform when decades worth of evidence have near irrefutably proved that it cannot abide by what it says and pay its employees their dues, when it is due. And we have not gotten into the messy dredge of the Presidency not substantially complying with the law when getting rid of the former Director-General of the PenCom, the globally acclaimed Chinelo Anohu-Amazu.

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Safe water, hygiene in Niger Delta: FG, UNICEF to the rescue

Rural mom washing wares in same water she drinks from

This is a million naira question!

Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja Inspite of the numerous benefits of water, access to this life sustaining fluid has been elusive to most families especially in the rural and grassroots areas across the country. To tackle the water quality challenges in the Niger Delta region and in Nigeria as a whole, the federal government, through its Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development, with support from the United Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children Fund (UNICEF) has developed series of strategies, including a Water Safety Plan (WSP) and Rural Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance programme to support communities to have the awareness of water quality issues and its relationship with water related diseases. Statistics show that about 57 million Nigerians do not have access to safe and portable water supply; and more than half of that number lives in rural areas. 15 million of these rural dwellers still draw and drink water from untreated ponds, rivers, lakes, streams and irrigation channels. Beside the scarce water access, Nigerians are still faced with improper sanitation and hygiene as 46 million of them practice open defecation - a condition where human faeces are disposed of in open fields even in living neighbourhoods, forests, beaches; many dispose faeces along with solid waste. Also, a report has it that some 130 million of them use unimproved sanitation facilities. More worrisome is the fact that 45,000 Nigerian children under five years of age, die annually from diseases caused by poor access to water, sanitation and hygiene. Experts say the ugly situation may deny Nigeria from meeting her Sustainable Development Goals of Six which targets possible access to improved water sources by year 2030. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) released in 2013 by UNICEF, only about 57.4 percent of the total population in Nigeria has access to improved water supply. Of this percentage, the Niger Delta region make up only 16.57% (32 million); Akwa Ibom (27.5%), Bayelsa (27.1%), Delta State (75.2%), Edo State (73.2%) and River State (84.4%) of

Rural dweller in search of water..

Pivate borehole water business in Lagos

the 57.48% National average. With good access to improved water supply in the Niger Delta regions though, with all the states except Bayelsa having value above the national average, there still exists a serious issue of ground water contamination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; caused either biologically, or chemical related. Many states, especially Bayelsa, have problems

of iron and manganese contamination. Cases of feacal contamination of some boreholes have been recorded only months after they are drilled and in use. There also are cases of nitrate contamination due to seepage from nearby latrines and the use of fertilizers and pesticides for agricultural purposes. Bayelsa is particularly plagued with

iron and manganese contamination, and this brings about esthetic issues which can lead to the rejection of water. In line with the Sustaining Development Goals (SDG), the FG and UNICEF supported communities to carry out risk assessment, prioritise the potential hazards and to mitigate such hazards through the entire water chain to ensure that water reaching the consumers is safe and acceptable; develop community plan on how to protect water source from contamination, carry out minor repairs like apron, fences, reinforce capacity of community members to carry out simple bacteriological testing and remedial actions in case of contamination. As a result, a total of 206,954 people have gained access to safe water in the region against a target of 543,000. River state (23,800); Akwa Ibom (8,700), Delta State (128,214), Bayelsa state (3,550) and Edo state (42,690) in addition to 224 Water Safety Plan developed in 224 communities which targets 324 (69%). There is another 600 water facilities constructed/ rehabilitated targeted for 600 communities. In sanitation, a total of 508 communities have been triggered to date through Community Led Total Sanitation Approaches (CLTS), while 143 communities out of 508 have attained the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status (28%) so far. Verification is ongoing to ascertain another 122 communities currently claiming the ODF status. Additional 146,364 people have gained access to improved latrines through construction of self sponsored latrines. On provision of Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) in public institutions, 35 primary schools were provided with safe water and sanitation facilities, with 28 schools in Delta state given handpump boreholes; 14 with 2 VIP block latrines each (2 in Akaw Ibom, 4 in River and 8 in Delta). Construction is still ongoing in 113 schools. Also, about 10,520 pupils (Male - 5,430 and Female - 5,090) have gained access to safe and gender sensitive WASH facilities. 12 Primary Health Care facilities were provided through construction of 12 solar motorised borehole water facilities (target 33 PHCs; 2 in public places). 225 EHC established and trained in 225 primary schools (target achieved 100%).

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

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Daily Times Nigeria Monday, September 25, 2017

Delta synergises with tank farm owners on measures to decongest traffic Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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Chairman of Alumni Association of Nigeria Defence Academy’s, 3rd Regular Course, Sen. David Mark (right), presenting a souvenir to the Acting Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Aminu Shagali, during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Kaduna…at the weekend.

Delta state government has initiated measures at a meeting with Tank Farm Owners in Warri South Local Government Area, on how to maintain and decongest unbearable traffic caused by heavy duty trucks plying the NPA Expressway, Shagwolo, Ubeji and Ode Itsekiri axis in the state. The State commissioner for works Chief James Augoye and his counterpart in the Ministry of Transport Mr. Vincent Uduaghan said the meeting became a necessity following the recent fire outbreak that destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the Shagwolo/ Ubeji road axis. They said

I was harassed, threatened, lobbied before passage of Petroleum Bill, Sen Alasoadura alleges Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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Senator representing Ondo Central Senatorial District of Ondo State, Tayo Alasoadura, has said he went through “hell” in the hands of some cabals before the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB) could be passed by the Upper Chamber. Alasoadura, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), added that there were some forces who did not want the bill to be passed by the Senate. The Senator, who spoke with journalists in Akure

at the weekend, alleged that he was offered money by some of these cabals to frustrate the quick passage of the bill. Alasoadura who claimed that he rejected the money, said he was also happy that the petroleum bill which had been in the Senate for over 13 years was finally passed by the upper chamber. He disclosed that a lot of politicking was played out by those he described as “enemies” to ensure that the bill was frustrated out of the Senate in spite of its benefit to regulate the upstream sector of the petrol industry. “In fact, there was a day I was abused by a set of

people who came to lobby me for the bill not to be passed. “They offered me money but I said no that the little money I have that God has provided for me is enough to cater for my well-being and that of my family. “The politics, lobbying and so on from those who did not want the bill to see the light of the day was terrible. Unless you can withstand pressure, you won’t be able to do what I did,” he said. Senator Alasoadura explained how it took his personal effort at convincing the other senators at the upper chamber of the Assembly

to see light in the bill. He said that the bill, which was passed by the senate within two hours on the day of its presentation, was eventually supported by over 52 senators. “This is because I did a lot of underground work like meeting people, convincing them about the need for the bill, especially people who were not satisfied with some areas in the bill. “We then gave them reasons to believe that everything had been taken care of in the bill and that nobody would be shortchanged. “At the end of the day, before the final passage

of the bill, 52 senators had signed,” he said. He expressed optimism that the bill, which has been extended to the House of Representatives, would soon be passed into law, adding that there are three other bills relating to petroleum resources before the Senate. Alasoadura outlined the other bills as the Administration Bill, Host Community Bill and the Fiscal Bill noting that the Senate was willing to ensure the passage of the bill before the end of next year when the country would be deep into electioneering campaign for the 2019 political calendar year.

the safety of the residents of the Local Government Area is paramount and gave the Farm Tank Owners a two week ultimatum to get more fire service trucks and put a task force in place to monitor the activities of the truck drivers outside their loading stations to forestall them from trading and spilling diesel on the road. The Works and Transport commissioners instructed the Tank Farmers to get their own tankers parks and desist from parking on the roads and bridges. Chief Augoye and Mr Uduaghan also enjoined them to use a maximum of 40 tons capacity trunks instead of the sixty tons capacity trucks stressing that these activities has led to the detrimental state of bridge number six on the Trans Warri/Ode Itsekiri road. The commissioners informed them that plans were already underway to introduce the toll gate system on the road as seen in other cities to generate revenue for the maintenance of the road after delivery by the contractor handling the project. An agreement was also reached on splitting the cost of maintaining the roads among the tank farmers as well as ensuring that the truck drivers adhere to the one way in and out through the Obodo Avenue. Some of the tank farmers who spoke commended the state government for providing them a condusive environment to carry out their business and promised to play their role in the development and protection of infrastructures as well as ensuring the safety of residents in the area.

Corruption, biggest challenge to Nigeria’s devt, says APDA Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) has identified corruption is the biggest challenge to the sustainable development of Nigeria, pointing out that only it’s eradication can return the nation to the pact of development , national cohesion and social inclusiveness.

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Towards this end, the party has lent its support to the Nigerian Judiciary and by extension the Federal government of Nigeria for the historic policy of establishing special courts to fast track the trial of corruption cases in our fatherland. The APDA has also commended the Attorney General of the Federation and

Minister of justice, Alhaji Shehu Malami, SAN for his unrelenting effort to bring all the persons who looted or aided in looting our commonwealth to justice. The party made the commendation in a statement yesterday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju. The party pointed out

that it is of the strong view that corruption is the biggest challenge to the sustainable development of our country and only it’s eradication can return our nation back to the pact of development , national cohesion and social inclusiveness. The APDA thus applauded the whistle blower policy and urge all Ni-

gerians to stand up and expose corruption and corrupt practices in all its ramifications. The statement said, “ We thank all Nigerians who have spoken up against the machinations of agents of distablisation and urge all Nigerians to stand together and work towards an indivisible united, peaceful and prosperous nation.. “APDA rejects hate

speech and hateful conduct and urge the relevant agencies to resist agents and promoters of hate speech,impunity and disregard for our ethics and values. “We urge all Nigerians to get their permanent voters cards and ensure that only credible persons are voted into positions of public trust. Please step forward and be counted”, it said.

Monday, September 25, 2017

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Stories by Frank Jombo with Agency reports frican football great Segun Odegbami has charged Nigerians to support the Super Eagles in their quest to qualify for the 2018 Fifa World Cup. The Super Eagles face Zambia on October 7 at the Godswill Akpabio Sta-

Zambia Battle: Odegbami rallies Nigerians dium - and victory would hand them a place in Russia. Chipolopolo are three points behind Gernot Rohr’s men, and they would be hoping to cause an upset as they chase their first World Cup appearance. The Black race has a lot to lose if Ni-

geria does not qualify for the World Cup,” Odegbami told Goal. “Nigeria must go to the World Cup and for us to go we need to beat Zambia. “Every Nigerians must come out to support in every way they can to

make sure that Nigeria defeat Zambia and we are on our way there. “Going to the World Cup will impact on every aspect of our lives on the economy, youth engagement so it is very important that Nigeria qualify.”

Odegbami

WAFU CUP FINAL: Ghana - 4 Nigeria - 1

Niger-Tornadoes-FC players

Plateau United crash Why African players out of Aiteo Cup

iger Tornadoes winger, Wilfred Angels Ammeh is quite excited after his side edged out league champions, Plateau United from the Aiteo Cup championship. The Ikon Allah Boys were forced to 2-2 draw by the Tin City side in Sunday’s Aiteo Cup quarterfinals reverse clash at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos. The match could not hold on Saturday as early scheduled due to heavy downpour that made the turf unplayable. The Minna landlords scored first off the foot of Ibrahim Babawo in the 25th minute while Isah Hussaini doubled the side lead from the penalty spot in the 40th minute to end the half as leaders. Bature Yaro scored a brace from the penalty spot in the 52nd and 90th minute to even scores at 2-2 for the Jos side. However, it was the Minna outfit that progressed to the Aiteo Cup semifinals on 4-2 aggregate after two unreplied goals win in the first fixture clash on Wednesday in Lokoja. Ammeh said his side are well-poised and strengthened to go ahead to challenge for the Aiteo Cup podium dance. “We are excited with the outcome of the Aiteo Cup quarterfinals clash against the league champions, Plateau United.

Adeoye drums support for Pentathlon Federation

are not recognised - Okocha

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ff the pitch worries ranging from how to overcome poverty, pressure to prove self and other challenges have been identified as reasons why African players seldom get international recognition. Former super Eagles Captain Jay Jay Okocha who made the submission while expressing a view on CNN, noted that African players are forced by circumstances beyond their control to work twice as hard if they are to enjoy recognition like their European counterparts. The former PSG and Bolton Wanderers mid field maestro however expressed hope that future players will get recognition faster as efforts are being made to remedy some of the situations serving as clog in the wheel of progress. “African players worry about a lot of challenges which affect them so they have to work twice as hard to earn recognition. You are under a lot of pressure to prove yourself, you worry about how to overcome poverty, and it will also interest you to know that some foreign clubs don’t sign African players because of the timing of the African Nations cup, so all these pose a lot of challenge for the African player and this no doubt can affect potentials. But a few things are being worked upon and I believe the younger players will have better chances, “he said.

Okocha Okocha who hailed multiple award winning duo of Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, noted that the two players have been unique especially with their ability to maintain consistency. “It is not easy to be consistent and they have managed to maintain that and that is really impressive,” he added. The rivalry between the two players he further noted is a positive one which has increased the desire for hard work among players for continuous self improvement. Okocha who played for eight different clubs in the course of his career, made 75 appearances for the super Eagles between 1993 and 2006 scoring 14 goals in the bargain.

he Nigeria Shooting Federation has pledged their full support for the Nigeria modern Pentathlon Federation successful hosting of the forthcoming Youth Olympic Games qualifier holding in Lagos from December 4-11, 2017. President of the Federation, Brig. General Lonsdale Oladeji Adeoye made the pledge on behalf of his federation during a meeting with the President of the Nigeria Modern Pentathlon Federation, Chief Jonathan Nnaji (JP) in his Lagos Office. Excited on the hosting right, Adeoye stressed that Nigeria’s choice to host such a global championship was not in any way by accident and commended the chieftains of the Nigeria Modern Pentathlon for accept the hosting right that will not only put Nigeria on the world map once again but will also serves as a big gateway for Nigeria to host more world class events. “I’m full of excitement that we are hosting this qualifier, and by the time we execute this successfully, Nigeria would constantly be considered to host more of such championships,” he said. He added that hosting and hosting well will further boost the image of the country since available record shows that this is the first time Nigeria and indeed Africa is hosting the Modern Pentathlon Youth Olympic Games qualifiers as well as the Senior African Championship side by side.

Monday, September 25, 2017

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ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP…ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP… ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP…

Nigerians react to Ronaldo is La Liga’s most frustrated player Abrahams Snub

enowned for not passing up the chance to shoot, Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo fired a blank for the second straight match in La Liga, but it was through no lack of trying. Sometimes criticized for his single-minded focus on scoring goals above all else, Ronaldo has so far struggled to match the staggering level of play that has defined his career this season. In his second La Liga match back from a five-game suspension, the Portugal captain again failed to notch as Real Madrid managed to scrape through 2-1 winners against Deportivo Alaves courtesy of a Dani Ceballos brace. The four-time Ballon d’Or winner was unsuccessful with each of his six shots, continuing his frustration from midweek when an incredible 12 attempts - 10 more than any of his team-mates - were not enough to break down a stubborn Real Betis defence - accounting for 18 attempts in just two LaLiga games, the most of any player yet to score. Ronaldo’s frustration against Alaves was heightened by the intervention of the woodwork, which denied him twice - the third time the superstar forward has suffered that fate for Madrid, with the previous two incidents coming away to Deportivo La Coruna in 2016 and at Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey earlier this year. Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane meanwhile insists he remains unconcerned about the forward’s form. “When you do not score, you are frustrated. But Ronaldo is calm,” he said at his post-match news conference. “He wants to score and he had the chances to do so. In the end, we always know he will make a difference eventually.” While It remains to be seen whether the 32 year-old can rediscover his record-setting form, last season was his worst in terms of total La Liga goals scored with a still elite 25 in 29 matches, but a far cry from the 48 he scored in 35 matches in 2014-2015.

Ronaldo shows his dissapointment after missing another goal.

everal Nigerians were disappointed after Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham pledged his allegiance to England over Nigeria at senior international level. The Nigeria Football Federation put the cart before the horse when they broke the news via their official Twitter account and the post was retweeted 864 times, claiming that they were on the brink of securing the services of Tammy Abraham, which was later dismissed by the England U21 international on Thursday evening. Below are some of the reactions from Nigerians on Twitter: @TheYomiKazeem : ‘’Tammy Abraham has done zero to deserve a Super Eagles place. Might work out later but he’s getting in now only because of his British accent’’. @pius_adesanmi : ‘’19-years-old - Tammy Abraham commits to England. 32-years-old - 3 world cups, 0 appearances, Tammy Abraham pleads to switch to Super Eagles’’. @iamOkon : ‘’Tammy Abraham: “I have informed The FA that I remain available for selection for England.” NFF have played their penalty to throw-in.’’ @booday10 :’’One day, one day, we will stop making a fool of our nation. One day. ‘’ @CalvinEmeka : ‘’When I saw the story of Abraham’s supposed switch I just sighed. We should have waited, invited him first if he accepts then announce’’ @lawizzygotswag :’’Tammy Abraham, you can only choose England if ur role model is Agbolahan of Aston Villa.. Use ur brain’’ @deejayfaremi: ‘’NFF want Tammy Abraham, but he’s not eager to play for Nigeria. He’s STILL open to playing for England. We are 2nd choice. Don’t doubt it.’’ @ngigelistic : ‘’I’m against begging players to play for Nigeria,let them earn it if they’re good. Tammy Abraham is not better than Moses,Iwobi etal.’’ @889BrilaFM : ‘’Embarrassing! Tammy Abraham denies Nigeria Switch, Commits to England’’

Dele Alli losing form - Report Dele Alli

ele Alli’s performances for Tottenham have “stalled” as Harry Kane has taken his game to the next level, according to the Sunday Supplement panel. After netting 23 goals in all competitions last season, Alli hasn’t been quite as effective in front of goal so far this campaign, with just three strikes to his name. Kane, after another barren August, has once again found his scoring touch, with seven goals, including a match-winning double in Spurs’ 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday. Alli has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Real Madrid in the Sunday papers, a move which as no chance of materialising based on Alli’s current form, according to the Daily Telegraph’s chief sports writer Paul Hayward. “His game has slightly stalled in a way, Hayward said. “I think the play breaks down around him too often. He is capable of these magic moments and he makes a huge contribution to the team, but I don’t think he quite efficient enough yet. “Too often things stop when they get to him. He is going to have to eliminate that from his game if he is going to get a move to Real Madrid. They won’t tolerate that.” Alli could learn a lot from looking at Kane’s development, says the Sunday People’s chief football writer Steve Bates, with the England striker having taken his game to the next level. “The best way for Dele Alli to get a move is to play the way Harry Kane plays, Bates said. “I watched Alli play yesterday, and yes he was involved in a couple of goals, but he wasn’t really convincing. “Kane has shifted his game up to a different level now. Kane is a global striker now, people around the world are starting to notice.

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Red Card: Mourinho awaits possible charges

ose Mourinho is waiting to find out if the will face action from the Football Association following his sending-off on Saturday. The Manchester United boss was left perplexed near the end of the 1-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s when he was sent to the stands by referee Craig Pawson. Mourinho had stepped out of his technical area on to the edge of the pitch, only to be pulled back by fourth official Mike Jones, who then called Pawson over once play had been stopped. After being told to leave, Mourinho shook hands with members of the Southampton staff and said afterwards of the incident: “I don’t know. I don’t know. Craig [Pawson] told me to leave, and I left.” Mourinho now has to wait for Pawson’s report to land with the FA and find out whether he has filed an extraordinary incident report.

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National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Director-General of Governor Willie Obiano C ampaign Organisation, Chief Victor Umeh, has charged the electorate in Anambra State to make wise decision by voting Governor Obiano in November 18, 2017 governorship election since he remains the best man that will move the state forward. Umeh made the remark during a solidarity visit to the Governor at the Campaign Organisation’s office by Omambala Drivers and Park Workers Union.

He said: “I believe you will not make mistake of voting for those that will take the state backward. Let Obiano finish the good work he started, so vote wisely if you want Anambra to move forward”. Umeh also stated that Governor Obiano’s merited second term bid was a divinely sealed deal that cannot be thwarted by any human. Umeh said those angling to wrest power from Obiano “have nothing good to offer the people of the state except directionless and clueless leadership.” He described Governor Obiano as a good product that markets itself, saying that the people of the Anambra State

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will not make the mistake of voting for those that will take the state backward. He stated that the choice before the people of the Anambra State is the choice of moving “forward or back-

ward”. “Obiano is forward ever and backward never. He thus remains why the people should vote for him come November 18, 2017 for a progressive state”, he added.

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by1:00pm. According to the press release, this would be followed by a special court session to mark the beginning of a new legal year, which will be held at same vanue. The celebration of a new legal year is an annual event that affords the judiciary an opportunity to take stock of its activities in the previous year, and make projections for the succeeding year. Legal practitioners, stakeholders in the Justice Sector and members of the public are cordially invited.

Anambra Judiciary begins new Legal year today mencement of 2017/2018 Legal year in Anambra State will hold today, Monday, September 25, 2017. A press release signed by the Chief Registrar of Anambra State High Court, Mr. Lawrence Uzuodu, indicated that there would be a Thanksgiving church service to be held at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka, by 10:00am. There would also be an inspection of Guard of Honour to be mounted by a detachment of the Nigerian Police, at the Judiciary headquarters in Awka,

Alliance (APGA) has announced its official commencement of campaign for November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra State. The announcement came when the State governor, Chief Willie Obiano, inspected the newly constructed APGA campaign office in Awka, the state capital. The inspection witnessed the presence of high powered personalities in the party, including the party’s former National Chairman and the Chairman, Campaign Committee, Chief Victor Umeh. Announcing the date, Governor Obiano restated the readiness of the party to clinch the governorship election come November 18, 2017, saying the party had recorded tremendous success to win the people’s hearts. According to him, “the party has over 1.3 million registered members across the state. We have every human and material resources to win the election. I charge you to be energised and preach the gospel of APGA to convert more souls for the party. “ He disclosed that over 3600 youths were empowered this year in different skills acquisition by providing them with seed money after their training to make them become employers of labour, saying more youths would benefit in the next batch. The governor said his administration had embarked on construction of 720 km roads in the state, in addition to Operation Zero tolerance to potholes to decongest traffic especially in the festive period. While promising to sustain the security in the state, Obiano urged political parties to eschew from nefarious activities and ensure free and fair election. Also speaking, the Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Sir Victor Umeh, revealed the numerous solidarities and endorsements received from different workers’ unions such as civil servants, pension union and other meaningful groups who had vowed to vote Obiano for second term. “APGA has touched many lives in the state. The Governor had employed all the graduates physically challenged persons and offered free education to their undergraduates. He appointed a virtually impaired person as Permanent Secretary and offered political appointment to most of the physically challenged, “ Umeh noted.

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Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) says it will institute legal actions against governorship candidates who fail to comply with the agency’s regulations on pasting of election and campaign materials across the state. The agency disclosed that it had also rescinded its initial decision that gubernatorial candidates would pay N9 million to the agency before any aspirant or candidate would paste posters, billboards and all other election cum campaign materials across the 3 senatorial zones of the state. It however posited that the agency and candidates of political parties had an accord which implied that they would now pay N6 million each to the government’s coffers before

their campaigns and election materials would be made public in the 3 senatorial districts of the state. Managing Director of the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), Mr.Jude Emecheta, who stated this while addressing journalists in Awka, noted that the candidates were evading payment and mounting illegal structures as campaign materials. Emecheta expressed concern over the non-compliance of the governorship candidates to the agency’s regulations on public display of election and campaign materials. He therefore maintained that it was very appalling that those who seek to govern the state could not obey the laws of the land. According to him, “the primary elections have come and gone and some of the candidates have already started pasting their election posters and billboards illegally and indis-

criminately across the state without recourse to the agency’s stance on such activities”. Although he stated that the agency does not wish to witch-hunt any candidate on account of the forthcoming governorship election, but emphasised the dire need for intending governors of the state to obey the laws of the land as none of the candidates have paid for the election posters and billboards they have made public. Emecheta further streeesd that though the agency would tarry awhile before it clamped down on defaulting candidates as some of them have not got their deputies, adding that soon any governorship candidate who does not comply with the agency’s rates on pasting of posters and billboards would be taken to court and that any judgement of the court would be enforced to the latter to recover government’s revenue.

Nov guber poll: Work hard for Obiano’s victory, Odukwe urges APGA members ÏÏÏThe chairman of

All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Fred Odukwe, has called on the members of the party in the state to work hard to return Governor Willie Obiano for second term in office. Odukwe, who made the call at Osumenyi during the formal declaration for APGA by Chief Nnaemeka Onuzulike, Chairman, Iron Rod Dealers Association, Atani, a suburb of Onitsha, vowed that they will deliver Obiano in November 18, 2017election. He said: “APGA is not just a political party. APGA is movement that caters for the interest of Ndigbo. No Igbo person needs a sermon before he joins APGA or support APGA. We will not fight but we must open our eyes, so that nobody steals our votes. Our people should come and join APGA. We must work to return Obiano. We have agreed that the North will go for eight years, then the

South Senatorial zone. I was part of the meeting that decided that North should go. And since we have agreed including the former Governor, who was our leader then, they must complete their two tenures, then it will be the turn of the South to produce the next Governor after Obiano”. Continuing, he said: “Let us join the moving vehicle. Youths should not allow strangers to take over power in the state. Some people are against Obiano because he refused to share the resources of the state”. The chairman said that at the appropriate time, they will tell the world about APC and its candidate, noting that all the prominent politicians and persons are returning to support Obiano. “We are prepared for this election. APGA must continue to rule Anambra State. The party has developed the state. Willie has used our money to work and we cannot abandon the state for others to destroy it,” said Odukwe.

The chairman lauded Onuzulike for eventually decidding to formally pick APGA card, saying that it is a good development for the party in this election period. He noted that Onuzulike since the administration of Peter Obi, has been a great supporter of APGA, stressing that there is great difference now he joined APGA and then. “You took the right decision to join APGA. You are following the right decision. Any sincere Igbo person do not need gospel to join APGA”. Special Assistant to Commissioner for Local Government, Engr. Ike Nwosu Umejesi, who is from Osumenyi, said the issue of Obiano’s second term has been settled. He said that in this election all hands must be on the deck to return Governor Obiano, saying that Diaspora people from the state have vowed to come down to ensure that Obiano is returned to complete what he has started.

Local Government Employees (NULGE), Anambra State Chapter, on Thursday, staged a solidarity march in Awka, the Anambra State capital, in support of autonomy for the Local Government Councils in Nigeria. The national leadership of the union led by the National President, Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel, stormed the premises of the State House of Assembly with his group. The members of the union, who came from the 21 local government areas of the state, during the protest displayed placards with the inscriptions ‘Grant Autonomy to Local Governments’ and ‘Allow INEC to conduct Local Governments Elections’ among others. Addressing some members of Anambra State House of Assembly, the leader and the National President of NULGE, Comrade Ibrahim Khaleel, said the essence of the protest was to create awareness on the need to ensure autonomy of local governments councils across the states. He said: “Local Governments play important roles in developing nations. We want independence of local governments where they will be allowed to elect their representatives at all times. We are expected to deliver some basic functions and development for the people at the grassroots, but we couldn’t due to malfunctional system in government. We are incapacitated to deliv-

er our mandate, providing primary health care and other services. “ Describing Local governments as the inclusive mechanism for inclusive development, Comrade Khaleel urged National and State Houses of Assembly to speed up action and assent to the bills for local government autonomy, so as to enable them get intervention from state and federal governments. Responding, the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Rita Mmaduagwu, commended members of NULGE for championing the cause to improve the lives of the people. Mmaduagwu, represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon Harford Oseke, noted that “the agitation for local government autonomy is not new, it is good for the masses which is for the betterment of the masses”. “The bill seeking for autonomy for local governments has been passed in the National Assembly, but has not been presented to states for confirmation. Once it gets to Anambra, we will not delay in giving consent and support. Anambra State will not be a barrier,” he added. Mmaduagwu stated that Anambra State had been in the forefront of championing the progress and welfare of the people. The union had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, where the members described him as the “best Worker’s Friendly Governor”.

2019: Obiano’s victory will decide my ambition, says Okoye ÏÏÏThe

lawmaker representing Anambra-west state constituency and Majority Leader in the 6th Anambra legislature, Hon.Victor Jideofor Okoye, says that his 2019 political ambition would be decided by Governor Willie Obiano’s victory at the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Okoye, who is currently serving his second term in the state House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said that as it stands at the moment, Governor Obiano’s success at the polls would be a pathfinder and foundation for his future political endeavours. He said that the governor has endeared himself to his constituents following social amenities he brought to the area, adding that the entire people of Anambra-west constituency are in total support of the governor’s second term aspiration. Okoye said utmost representation of his constituents was his primary responsibility and under his stewardship the state governor has constructed roads in his constituency as well as built a gigantic bridge that connects interior communities and villages in his constituency. The lawmaker, who equally functions as the chairman, House of As-

sembly committee on Police Affairs and Security, told our correspondent in Awka, that the governor would not lose a single vote in Anambra-west local government area irrespective of the machinations of opposition elements. Although the majority leader pointed out that his constituents required more dividends from the present administration in terms of more road infrastructure, portable water as well as other amenities, he was optimistic that should the governor respond to the yearnings of his people, they would have no reason whatsoever not to ensure his re-election come November 18, 2017. As the member representing Anambra-west in the 6th Anambra State House of Assembly, Okoye disclosed that he has been able to execute some community-driven projects in his constituency which include construction of corpers’ lodge to address housing deficits for NYSC members serving in the area. He said water treatment plants were also some of the facilities he provided for his people to enable them have access to clean and portable water to avoid taking untreated water got directly from the river surrounding them.

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NEMA trains Anambra Emergency officers on rescue operations the National Emergency ManageÏÏÏAs

part of efforts to ensure safety as well as enhance rescue operations during disaster situations in Anambra State, the state government has organised a training session for emergency officers to empower them with requisite skills to respond to emergency situations. The training which was organised by the Anambra State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) at the SEMA complex Awka, featured lectures and practical demonstrations of quick response to emergencies delivered by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Participants at the training underscored the impact such training would have on their services as emergency managers, noting that henceforth their services would be more efficient and result-oriented. Celestine Mozie, who functions as the head of disaster risk management at the SEMA office Awka and a participant at the training, said the exercise was a step taken in the right direction by the state government to help them in disaster management. Mozie however commended the state governor for such veritable platforms to acquire more skills in disaster management especially as it involves preparedness and response. Also Mark Onugbolu concurred that the training would improve on their services to communities in Anambra State, adding that knowledge acquired from the training would be transmitted to the remote communities to enhance rescue operations. Meanwhile, Ezeani Nnayelugo of

ment Agency, South East zone, said the training was based on preparedness and response. He explained that disaster management rests on five pillars viz: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, pointing out that search and operation required preparedness and response. The NEMA official further explained that prior to search and rescue operations, one was expected to have prepared himself before hand to avoid being taken unawares. He said SEMA staff were trained on disaster and emergency preparedness and response, adding that the training session comprised search and rescue, basic first aid treatment, emergency preparedness, to mention a few, He noted that the training was aimed at making them more efficient and proactive in their operations. Although Ezeani noted that one of the challenges confronting disaster and emergency management was that the emergency managers were not properly trained, he stated that the knowledge acquired from the training will further equip and empower the officers to handle disaster and emergency situations more efficiently in Anambra State. On the other hand, the Search and Rescue officer of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mr.Obinna Nwokike, noted that the training would help in response time. Nwokike also said that the state emergency workers would help pass the message on to the local emer-

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Don’t support arsonists, Obiano’s aide tells Okpoko community Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

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Governor Willie Obiano on Political Matters, Comrade Arinze Awogu, has warned residents of Okpoko community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state of the danger of voting those who burnt the state in the past. Awogu, who spoke while addressing Okpoko community in Okpoko, said if the people vote arsonists, Borno State would be far better than Anambra state, saying that they were elated that the generals in Okpoko are on one side now for the Governor. He said: “We must reach nooks and crannies of Okpoko to spread the good news about Governor Willie Obiano. Select 10 persons from each street who will carry this message. There is a new sheriff in town, there is clear departure from the old. If you have

been denied anything, they would be given to you now”. Arinze also warned Okpoko people not to support their enemies, because if they support them, their situation would be worse, saying “don’t disappoint us. Support Obiano in November 18 election”. He noted that Okpoko with 54 polling booths and 34,000 voters is the highest in the state. Arinze said the governor had responded to their request by appointing a number of aides from the community, such as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters and Community Mobilisation among others. He also said the Governor has approved to work on five critical roads in Okpoko immediately the rain cease as well as replace their security vehicle to stop the criminality taking place in Okpoko now. Awogu also promised that the

law will take its full course over the alleged killing of one of the security operatives in Okpoko, Mr. Friday Nwankwo. “Some people have ran away but the long arm of the law will still catch them. They abducted a sitting councilor and was taking him to Zone 9 Police Command when we affected his release. We are behind you solidly. The new president-general is a father. He will restore peace in Okpoko. He should also accommodate everybody. Your traditional ruler is a peace loving man” said the Senior Special Assistant. He said that power has been restored to Okpoko people through the restoration of Eddie Emesinwa-led executive by the Court, adding that as a government that solidly believes in the rule of law, they will always be behind the new Okpoko Presidentgeneral and his executive.

Nov 18 guber election: Obaze picks running mate ÏÏÏThe governorship candidate for

the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Oseloka Obaze, has presented his running mate for the November 18, 2017 gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The running mate, Lady Chidi Alexandra Onyemelukwe, was presented at the PDP state secretariat, Awka, Anambra State. Announcing her candidature, the governorship candidate, Mr. Obaze said the presentation was in line with the constitution and Electoral Guidance of the party, as well as INEC Guideline and had been duly submitted to INEC through the National Caretaker Committee (NCC). He said: “In compliance with provisions of Section 187(1) of the 1999 constitution (as amended), I, Oseloka Henry Obaze, after about three weeks of painstaking consultations with my family, the PDP hierarchy (both National and State), stakeholders in Anambra and beyond, and the leadership of the Anglican Communion, wish to present formally to Ndi Anambra in particular and Nigeria in general, Lady Chidi Alexandra Onyemelukwe, my running mate for the November 18, 2017 Anambra State Gubernatorial election”. Lady Onyemelukwe is from Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Govern-

ment Area of Anambra State. She has extensive experience in building businesses from the legal, operational and functional perspective. She served as Special Assistant to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Small and Medium Scale Enterprises for three years. In that role, she developed several Initiatives to promote the proper structuring and assistance for Small and medium businesses and laid the foundation for the set up for first time in Nigeria of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria. She was responsible for preparing the Federal Government’s position and indeed representing Mr. President on several international conferences and forums on the development of the small and medium Scale industries in Africa. Chidi Onyemelukwe is presently a partner in the firm, Ekwueme and Ekwueme, a first rate world class law firm run by Nigeria’s first Executive Vice President and her father, Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Alex Ekwueme. In this role, she has been responsible for advising clients on tax laws, set up of Small businesses, business incubation, as well as strategic positioning for opportunities provided by the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (middle) with executives of Arewa Youths, Anambra State chapter when the group visited him recently at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Awka to endorse him for the November 18, 2017 governorship election

Idemili NBA faults IPOB’s poscription ÏÏÏThe

Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Idemili branch in Anambra State has faulted the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) through ex-parte application brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation. Speaking to newsmen in Ogidi, the Idemili NBA said the AGF’s application which was granted by an Abuja Federal High cannot stand the taste of constitutionality. The chairman of the Bar, Mr. Samuel Chukwukelu, said such an action which was arbitrary and unconstitutional, amounted to giving a dog bad name in order to hang it. Chukwukelu therefore urged the Federal Government to lift the ban on IPOB within a reasonable period, as according to him, NBA was already putting all necessary in motion to challenge such an arbitrary action. Flanked by former chairmen of the Bar, Maurice Efobi and Ben Oko-

ko, Chukwukelu cautioned that they would not fold their arms and watch the authorities do things arbitrarily, stressing that the Federal Government should retrace its step since IPOB, as a mere self actualisation group, has not been linked with any unwholsome act to warrant their colded blooded killings and proscription. Chukwukelu said: “By virtue of Section 2 (1) C of Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011, as amended, it is only the Federal High Court upon the application of the AGF, followed by the approval of the President that can proscribe any group, asking: What was their reason for such hasty action without investigating the real or remote causes of the demands of IPOB?. In his contribution, Efobi declared: “We have seen from the inception that South East has been grossly marginalised and relegated to the background and as we were being consoled by the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari would live office after

his four-year tenure, unfortunately he kept abusing human rights day-in, day-out”. Efobi said “former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan handled this kind of situation better than Buhari and it is now very clear to us that this aggression is targeted at South Easterners (Ndigbo)”. Also speaking, Okoko, a representative of the National Executive Committee of NBA, described the Abuja court order as an after-thought by the Federal Government and urged government to fish out the actual perpetrators of state-sponsored terrorism in Abia State recently in the name of Operation Python Dance II and deal with them drastically. Okoko said: “They told us that Operation Python Dance II would commence on September 15 but they started it before the time and subjected many people to such a volume of inhuman treatment”.

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Members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) during a solidarity march in Awka, the Anambra State capital, in support of Local Government autonomy...on Thursday

Nov poll: Governorship candidates to be screened by farmers

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ÏÏÏCandidates of political parties

contesting the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State will be screened by farmers on September 30, during its inauguration. The farmers, who said they will gather to inaugurate their cooperative society, called Fagwod Farmers Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited, also noted that the group would use the opportunity to shop for a credible candidate in Anambra State that would have the interest of farmers at heart. Speaking to journalists after its meeting at Dunukofia council area, the founder and International Director General of the group, Bishop Eberechris Agbakaizu, regretted that farmers in Nigeria have been neglected by some leaders who don’t care about agriculture, stating that farmers would no longer be indifferent during elections at all levels. “We see farming as what will

redeem this nation from where we are and for this reason, we have interest in praying for anybody at all levels of government that will protect farmers’ interest; somebody who will have farmers at heart, we won’t pray for someone who will come in and forget farmers and channel attention to other sectors. “If you look at this nation today, you will notice that something will happen on the negative side if farmers are not assisted or sponsored and the implication is that this nation will weep at the worst time. So, we are believing that farmers will come together to pray for a governor or president that will come in to assist farmers financially and in agricultural inputs. “We have plan of raising over 2 million farmers each, across the 36 states of the federation. In Anambra State for instance, we have plans of inviting all the political parties and their candidates in the November 18 governorship poll to attend our inauguration on September 30, to tell us the plans they

have for farmers. “That will enable us know who amongst them that has exactly the vision we have. Once the person is identified, we now begin to moblise our members to campaign for the person to win,” he said. Furthermore, Agbakaizu said: “Our group has not endorsed anybody because we don’t know for now who the Lord will lead us to. What we are saying is that they will all be examined to tell us their plans for farmers in Anambra State. At that forum, we will listen to them and decide who has the same vision with us. If we don’t take farmers serious, we will make a lot of mistakes because we are keen in supporting a governor that will assist us practically”. He explained that Fagwod Cooperative Society has three arms which, according to him, includes Fagwod farmers association, Fagwod Crop Producers, Processing and Marketing Nigeria Limited and Fagwod Vision Bearers. “We are registered with Corpo-

INEC trains EMS officials in Anambra ÏÏÏOver 120 members of Staff of

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) including Electoral Field Officers and their assistants have concluded a twoday workshop on Election Management System (EMS) Implementers in Awka, Anambra State. The Anambra State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, said “the training focused on seven key areas of Logistics, Staff Management, Voter

Registration among others, which is targeted at assisting the staff to articulate their plans towards the forthcoming governorship election in the state.” He described the Election Management System as one of the most important innovations introduced by INEC for planning, monitoring and implementation of election programmes. On the recent concluded party primaries, Dr. Orji explained that

“the commission got notification from 38 political parties for their respective primaries, but monitored 35 of them, noting that “the commission will find a way of regularising any abnormality observed in any of them”. Dr. Orji therefore called for active participation of the participants in the workshop, whose role, he maintained, was critical not only for the success of the November 18, 2017 governorship election, but for the

rate Affairs Commission (CAC) and hope to give loan to every faithful farmer from 2018. We are going to farm in the 774 Local Government areas in the country and that is our vision. We are farming to produce farmers or assist farmers that can produce foods that can feed the nation. “Fagwod farmers association is for farmers. Under this arm, all the committed farmers have a lot to benefit. Here we talk about practical farmers and not farmers that carry certificates about. We secured the nod of the Kaduna State Bank of Agriculture to give us mouth-watering loan and have signed Memorandum of Understanding with a Chinese company for supply of inputs. “Our aim in Vision Bearers arm is to support good governance, For instance, we are praying seriously to have a governor who will come in and make sure that farmers are assisted practically and not only by words of mouth,” Agbakaizu stated.

entire work in the commission. In a remark, the INEC National Commissioner for Planning, Monitoring and Strategic Committee, Prof. Okechukwu Ibeanu, described the workshop as “a backbone to the implementation of both the November governorhip election and the 2019 general election. Participants described the workshop it as critical to the overall success of the forth-coming election in the state.

cil (IPAC) Anambra State chapter has re-elected Comrade Barth Igwedibia, of Accord Party, as its chairman for amother one year. Igwedibia emerged unopposed at the election conducted recently by the leaderships of the 33 of the 35 registered political parties in the state. The election also produced Chief Ogochukwu Ilodigwe of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) as the Deputy National Chairman, and Hon. Ikechukwu Ibekwe of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) as the new General Secretary. Also elected were Mazi Nkemjika G.O.C of the National Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP) as Publicity Secretary; Mr. Asika Paul of the Alliance for Democratic Congress (ADC) was elected Financial Secretary and Mr. Alex Anah, as Treasurer. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the election, Igwedibia said his priority for the organisation would be to ensure that the umbrella of all political parties was peaceful. “It is only when we maintain peace that we can make progress. I still maintain that we need to be peaceful. You can see the way we conducted ourselves during this election. Everything was transparent and we conducted ourselves without any rancour. So, we are going to maintain that to make sure that IPAC show good example,” he assured. On what he will do differently this time around, Igwedibia said: “There is the main issue which has to do with the State secretariat of IPAC, the organisation has never had a secretariat for itself. The party chairmen usually use their own office to run the affairs of IPAC but we are now working hard to see that we have resources to rent a permanent office for IPAC. So this I hope to achieve within the first quarter of my tenure by God’s grace.”

Bishop Ezeokafor bags Garden Merit, Humanitarian Service award ÏÏÏThe management of

DP- Gardens Int’l, Awka, has honoured the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, with Garden Merit and Humanitarian Service award for his love, patronage and assistance to the company. Presenting the award, the Director of the company, Mr. Chiagorom Patrick Ikenna, said that Bishop Ezeokafor won the award in second quarter of the year 2017 on the basis of his love, patronage and support for the company, noting that the company would continue to appreciate their deserving costumers who distinguished themselves both in character and leadership. Responding, the Catholic Prelate expressed joy for the honour done him and promised the company bumper patronage. This is even as he prayed for the continued growth of the company. The company specialised in mowing of grasses and other home related services.

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Power sector’s privatization: Fashola faults call for cancellation Simon Ugwu The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has faulted the call for the cancellation of privatisation of power sector. Fashola said although he agreed that there were problems with privatization, four years was not enough to change what could not be done in 60 years in the electricity distribution sector. He stated this at the third edition of National Council on

Power (NACOP) with the theme: “Complementing power sector reforms” in Jos. The minister said that stealing and vandalisation of electricity equipment was part of the challenges that Distribution Companies (DISCOs) were faced with. Instead of passing a vote of no confidence on DISCOs, Fashola said the states should assist them in all possible ways. On allowing states to develop their own power plants, he said government did not stop any state from doing so.

He passionately appealed to residents to pay for energy they consumed while people should desist from pilfering electricity equipment. He specifically urged state governments to empower the magistrate’s courts to punish those who bring down energy or damage equipment, as that would reduce the workload of the High Courts. Fashola restated his call on the state governments and individuals to build their own power plants and solar energy.

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Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc., Austin Avuru, said the power sector lost about N1 trillion to regulatory lacuna that disorganized the sector reform for 18 months that spread between 2015 and 2017. He disclosed this in Port Harcourt at the seventh Emmanuel Egbogah legacy lecture series. Avuru explained that the nonappointment of members of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory

Nigeria demands reform of IMF, World Bank Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency reports

Nigeria has demanded the reform of the Bretton Wood Institutions to make them responsive to the needs of developing countries and also reflect the realities of the 21st century. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated this at the 41st Ministerial MeetCONTINUES ON PAGE B2 ing of the Group of 77 plus China (G77+China) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The G77 is a coalition of developing nations at the UN that promotes its members’ collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the UN. The Bretton Woods Institutions are the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), established at a meeting of 43 countries in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA in 1944. Onyeama commended the G77 for its role at shaping global discourse on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a collective and robust engagement. World Bank and IMF are seen as wielding tremendous power and influence, but exclude the voices of developing countries most adversely affected by fiL-R: Representative of Eluma Obibuaku, Company Secretary, Olanihun Ajayi LP, Jonathan Aliyu, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. nancial and trade policies. (BEDC), Mr.. Victor Gbolade Osibodu, Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) Dr Alex Okoh, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Funke “Equally important in the inOsibodu, a Director, Engr. Akinwumi Bada and Executive Director, Commercial, Mr. Abu Ejoor at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of BEDC held in Lagos... on Friday. ternational development strategy is the need for a reform of the governance structure of the Bretton Wood Institutions. “Not only should they be made more transparent, conAfolabi Adesola Nigerian Stock Exchange followThe NSE, had, in a market bul- leading manufacturer of metal sultative and inclusive but also they should be more responsive ing the approval of the applicaletin published via its official web- packaging products. Avon Crowncaps & Conand appreciative of the pecution to voluntarily delist from The site, noted that the suspension is The firm manufactures crowntainers Plc have been delisted liar needs of developing counExchange. in compliance with the approved caps, screw caps, metal containfrom the Daily Official List of The The Company was effectively Scheme of arrangement between ers which are used for packaging tries. “In consonance with the prinBUSINESS TIMES delisted from the Daily Official the company and holders of its of baby foods, milk powder, beverciple of ownership, the greater Business Editor List of The Exchange on 18th Sep- fully paid ordinary shares which ages, insecticides, chemicals and infusion of developing counGaniyu Obaaro tember 2017. will lead to the voluntary delist- agro based products. tries in the governance strucIt will be recalled that The Ni- ing of the company from the offiAvon is also a leading supplier ture of Bretton Wood InstituDeputy Business Editor gerian Stock Exchange, (NSE) has cial list of The Exchange. of tinlets for packing ointments, tions would undoubtedly allow Azubike Nnadozie suspended trading on the shares Avon Crowncaps and Contain- balms etc, pilfer proof caps used them to take advantage of the Asst. Business Editor of Avon Crowncaps & Containers ers was listed under the industri- in the pharmaceutical industry local knowledge that developing Simon Ugwu on September 5, following its deci- al goods’ sector on the min board and metal drums used by the oil countries can bring to the work Capital Market Editor of the institutions,” he said. sion to voluntarily delist. of the NSE as one of Nigeria’s and lubricants industry.

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Inaccurate billing responsible for irregular power supply – Osinbajo Azubike Nnadozie with Agency reports Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the problem of irregular power supply in Nigeria is caused by inaccurate billing system resulting from insufficient metering machines. Osinbajo made the remarks on Saturday in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, while inaugurating an Electric Metering Factory as part of activities marking the 30th anniversary

of Akwa Ibom creation. The vice president said that Nigeria’s economic development hinged on effective power supply, lamenting that Distribution Companies (DisCos) had not been able to collect tariffs because of nonavailability of meters. “The electric metering factory is an important project. Inadequate power is the major obstacle to full economic development in Nigeria. “We have also identified the facts that DisCos are unable to collect tariffs effectively from con-

sumers because we are unable to afford the cost of metering. “I think that there is an important policy innovation as there is no restriction on those who can actually produce meter for our consumers,” Osinbajo said. He commended the Akwa Ibom governor for establishing the metering factory, saying that the Federal Government was looking forward to other several factories across the country. “The country is open up for this kind of enterprise and we are look-

ing forward to a lot more activities. “But we are looking at 2.7 million units of meters annually here and this is absolutely fantastic. “I know that job opportunities here will be substantial for a start,” Osinbajo said. In his speech, the Akwa Ibom governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, said that his administration was partnering with private sectors to put the state on the path of industrialization. Emmanuel said that the factory would manufacture an average of

one million meters per year and thanked the investors for their confidence in the state. “The essence of this industry is to ensure power for all. Once you can buy recharge cards, you can have electricity, it is available for all. “The capacity can be doubled from 2.7 to 5.4 to enable us pay for the power that we generate. “The project is a private initiative for the betterment of all Akwa Ibom people and for Nigeria at large,” Emmanuel said.

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Commission (NERC) since December 2015 has eroded the gains made under the power sector reforms programme. He added that the scenario has created operational indiscipline, truncated the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) and also created a huge liquidity gap of over N1trn. The Seplat boss stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to stop treating the oil and gas sector as income earner but rather as an economic enabler that can stimulate the economic growth. Meanwhile, Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has charged the Federal Government to complete the National Electrical Equipment Testing Laboratory, Bassa in view of its relevance to effective power supply. Lalong gave the charge in Jos, in a keynote address at the third edition of the National Council on Power (NACOP) tagged “Completing Power Sector Reforms”, currently holding in Jos. “The laboratory will ensure effective testing and certification of electrical assets and equipment before use, which will guide against the use of substandard components,” he said. He said that the project, which was abandoned in 1990, should be completed and put to use to minimise incidences of disasters caused by electricity sparks. The governor also appealed to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, to use his office to quickly replace the 150MVA transformer, which was razed down by fire at the Jos transmission sub-station, last week. He said that the transformer needed to be replaced to avoid the consequences which included total darkness to the four states – Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe and Benue – covered by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC).

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Afreximbank announces development of African Trade Centres Simon Ugwu The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has embarked on a concept to transform its buildings into iconic business complexes with integrated onestop trade services shop, the President, Dr. Benedict Oramah, announced in Harare today. Dr. Oramah, said at a ceremony where he received the title for land donated by the Government of Zimbabwe for the construction of the Bank’s permanent Regional Office for Southern Africa, that the complexes, to be branded “Afreximbank – Africa Trade Centres, would create mini business parks for African trade. They would offer such facilities as a large auditorium conference centre; a trade information centre; corporate rental office space for trade promoting bodies, export credit agencies, commercial banks, etc.;

a small business innovation and incubation hub; upmarket furnished offices; high end shops and restaurants; and public facilities, including gymnasium, food court, etc. “I am pleased to note that Zimbabwe will be the first beneficiary of this concept,” he said. “The project, when completed, will transform Zimbabwe into an intra-African trade hub; a centre of knowledge and information about markets; and a centre where major deals can be struck.” The project will also accelerate the transformation of the neighbourhood into a business district and will enable Afreximbank to expand its operations in Southern Africa in size, scope and complexity, added the President. He commended Zimbabwe for its support to the Bank and for allocating the land measuring 12,000 square metres to it, saying that

Afreximbank’s relationship with Zimbabwe dated back more than two decades and had grown into a “solid marriage” so strong that no crisis could put it asunder. He said that Afreximbank’s interventions in Zimbabwe had been deep and far-reaching, with cumulative disbursements during the last decade topping $3 billion. Those interventions touched all critical sectors of the country. The President announced that the Bank was currently processing deals worth about $1 billion for public and private sector entities in Zimbabwe. Earlier, Saviour Kasukuwere, Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing of Zimbabwe, who handed over the title, described Afreximbank as a partner African institution that had stood by the country during the most challenging economic times.

NPA urges road contractor on performance Babajide Okeowo The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Ms. Hadiza Usman, has urged AG Dangote, the contractor handling Apapa/Wharf Road to improve on its performance. Usman made the plea after inspecting the Wharf access roads in company of her management team in Lagos on Saturday, noting that better performance would reduce the stress in doing business at the ports. “The construction commenced on July 17 and they have not been able to reach the optimum performance as expected. “They are still within one to two per cent completion stage and one to two per cent of what they required to deploy within this period. “They have indicated the concerns and constraints they have around relocation of utilities, they have identified and found gas pipelines underneath the road works. “They are working on relocating roads and they also identified electric cables and poles that need to be relocated and other forms of utilities.

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Stories by Motolani Oseni Undoubtedly, the newly introduced Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow has reversed the zero level confidence of investors to highest level of confidence in the foreign exchange market, as it recorded a whopping turnover of $909.59 million in just one week, findings by Daily Times has revealed. The NAFEX, otherwise known as Importer &Exporters FX window, opened the week under review with on a positive of $131.84 million turnover on Monday, but surprisingly dropped to $125m on Tuesday, declaring traded volume of $256.84m in just two days. Our further checks, also, showed that the Nigerian local currency, had recorded 0.04 per cent gain at the autonomous forex window, after opening trading activities a week ago at 359.66 per dollar, and 359.9 on Tuesday,

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respectively, but closed at 360.36, 359.06 last Monday and Tuesday. However, as at last Wednesday, the turnover at the NAFEX had increased to $359.59m with addition of the mid week daily traded volume of $102.59, even though it was opened for trading at N359.71 to the dollar but closed at 360.22 per the Greenback. The Importer &Exporters FX window on Thursday, added $186.37m daily turnover to have a total figure of $545.96m during the week, however, opened at a better rate of 359.63 against 359.71 on Wednesday; and closed at 360.67 from 360.22 traded a day earlier. But, the result at the autonomous forex widow on the last trading day of the week (Friday),

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele recorded a daily turnover of $363.63m, showing a significant increase in the total volume of the dollar traded on the NAFEX window, to put the figure to $909.59m, representing highest

turnover during the week under review. Although, the naira, at the Importer &Exporters FX window on Friday, began daily activities at a better rate of 359.44 compared to Thursday’s opening rate of 359.63 against359.71 on Wednesday and 359.9 on Tuesday, but consequently closed high at 360.39 to the dollar against 360.67. Therefore, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Aminu Gwadabe, had told our correspondent that the newly introduced NAFEX rate fixing for foreign investors and exporters’ window will make naira sovereign and stronger in the market. According to him, Gwadabe, noted that the newly market de-

rivatives will enhance a transparent, accountable and secured naira determination. “The new policy would enable the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to generate huge inflows running to billions of dollars to defend the local currency. The window will outwit and rattle all strata’s of operations of unofficial foreign exchange market. “The window will see a roburst and stable planning foreing exchange’s demand decisions of businesses. It will also counter volumes of fx transactions in the so-called shallow parallel market. He, however, added that it will finally smoke out hoarders and speculators outside their holes. This is pretty the end of all frivolity in the forex market.

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L-R: Head, CASA & Bancassurance, Consumer Banking, Ecobank Nigeria, Adeola Dare; Officer, Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Onifade Abideen; Group Head, Personal Banking, Ecobank, Olukorede Demola – Adeniyi; Assistant Manager, National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Seun Atte and Senior Legal Officer, Lagos State Lotteries Board, Seyi Oreagba during Ecobank Target Savings Account (TSA) promo first monthly draws in Lagos at the weekend…

Diamond Bank: MD/CEO unveils benefits of cardless Nigeria The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Bank Plc, Uzoma Dozie, has said that going cardless business initiative is well suited to the realities of Nigeria’s economy and geography, with over 50 per cent of the population living in rural communities where infrastructure is often minimal. The lender’s boss explained that bank customers are more likely to have access to a mobile phone than proximity to a physical branch, meaning electronic payments are better suited to the population. In an article written by the MD/CEO, which was obtained by our correspon-

dent in Lagos, he said that the ubiquity of mobile phones, the number of people across Nigeria using mobile banking is rising exponentially. This is creating the opportunity to turn my vision of a cardless Nigeria into a reality. According to him, by 2020 there will be 200 million smartphone connections in Africa (Guardian). In Nigeria, there are more mobile phone lines than adults, 16 smartphones are sold every minute and 24 per cent of people already have access to mobile broadband (GSMA). “Mobile technology, mobile payments, and therefore cardless payments are already becoming a way of

life for millions of people. Digital banking technology is moving beyond payments, as it is now possible to open a bank account, create savings’ plans and conduct other transactions using a mobile device. “Traditionally, the progression is as follows: cashusing customers become cashless as they switch to using cards, and then become cardless as they switch to using their mobile for all financial transactions. However, technological developments – in particular the growing use of mobile – have presented Nigeria with a unique opportunity to leapfrog straight from cash to cardless,” he noted.

Dozie, therefore, added that there are great challenges to overcome in Nigeria, with 80 per cent of payments are still made in cash.

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No fewer than 30 customers of Ecobank Nigeria have been rewarded with 15 per cent of their monthly contribution in their Target Savings’ Account with the bank. The lucky winners emerged from the first draw of the Ecobank Target Savings’ promo, which started in August. The winners include, Garba Suleiman Dalha of Kano - Bello Road Branch; Nduonyi Sunday Matthew of Apapa-Warehouse Road Branch in Lagos; Ugwu Lilian of Abuja-Gwagwalada Branch FCT; Ezekwem Amoge Caroline of Onitsha-Old Market Road Branch, Anambra State and Ezema Helen Chinyere of Bonny-Mission Road 2 Branch in Rivers State, amongst other lucky winners. All the winners, whose accounts will be credited with the winning sums were contacted through the telephone at the draw venue; and were advised to visit their branches for confirmation. The draw, which held at the bank’s head office in Lagos, was supervised by officials of promo’s regulatory bodies, including National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), Consumer Protection Council (CPC) and Lagos State Lotteries Board.

Responding to media questions at the event, Group Head, Personal Banking of Ecobank, Olukorede Demola – Adeniyi said the Target Savings Promo aimed at rewarding customers who want to build up savings with the bank to meet their future financial goals or execute specific desired projects. She reiterated that the promo is designed to reward both new and existing customers of the Bank within the six months period of the promo from August 1, 2017 to January 31, 2018. Mrs. Demola – Adeniyi advised the banking public to take advantage of the promo to open Target Savings’ Accounts with Ecobank, so as to enjoy the benefits the Promo and other convenient products and services that the pan African bank offers. She also enjoined the existing customers to increase their savings in order to qualify and win in any of the subsequent draws. Customers participating in the Ecobank Target Savings’ Promo are expected to save and retain a minimum amount of money from N10, 000 monthly for 1month to qualify for entries into the monthly draws where 30 winners will emerge every month.

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Located a stone throw away from South Sudan’s Juba Airport is the China Friendship Hospital, one of the remaining three medical complexes in operation after the renewed clash last July. Many South Sudanese have chosen to visit the private hospital manned by Chinese medical experts, South Sudanese and some experienced doctors from the East African region for both non-communicable diseases and complex medical cases. According to Ma Ning, the director of the hospital, they handle mostly typhoid and malaria cases, but he also takes pride in having conducted in September the first eye operation in South Sudan. He added that during the violence in 2016, they treated for free many bullet wound cases involving soldiers and civilians caught up in the fighting between government troops

(SPLA) and rebels allied to former First Vice President Riek Machar. “Every month we also get some emergency cases of people without money which we treat,” he said of the hospital’s social responsibility plan. “Every year we provide consultancy, medical checkup like scanning and laboratory tests together with treatment at a subsidized price,” he added. Apart from Chinese doctors, the hospital also employs South Sudanese medical practitioners who are not working on fulltime basis, besides an Eritrean and two Ugandans working full time. Ma disclosed that the hospital has increasingly gained the public trust leading to many people suffering trauma and broken fractures coming to the hospital. “In Juba many hospitals close

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early, but we work 24 hours,” he said. Ning said the hospital, despite treating financially-stable people working in humanitarian organizations, oil companies and private companies, is basically a local hospital serving South Sudanese. John Ladu, 24, a resident of Tomping suburb near the hospital, said he is very happy with the Chinese hospital as it is friendly and not very expensive. Ning said now they receive patients from as far as Rumbek town in northern Lakes state and Wau located northwest of the capital. Ma disclosed that one of the challenges they face is the scarcity of

medicine in South Sudan, which forces them to import from nearby Uganda. He also said there are few eye doctors, orthopedic surgeons in South Sudan and yet the demand remains high. The China Friendship Hospital was built in 2011 after South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. The first branch located at Tomping area opened in March 2012 before other branches opened up. South Sudan is mired in the ongoing violence since the outbreak in December 2013, which forced many foreign businesses to close.

the leaders of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), China’s National Copyright Administration (NCAC) has told music companies in China to stick to market rules and international practice to widen licensing and spread online music. “Companies must work together to avoid giving exclusive music copyright to online music providers”, the NCAC said in a talk with over 20 major music companies from home and abroad recently. The administration underlined the laws and international conventions on copyright, warning companies against any infringement. “Music companies must not allow online music providers to bid up licensing prices, and must support the work of copyright organizations to protect the rights of copyright holders, especially lyricists and songwriters. They should also set up a more effective framework for licensing, cooperation and operation of online music copyright to improve order and for the industry to prosper,” the NCAC said. With the support of music companies in tasks such as preventing copyright infringement, a NCAC campaign started in 2015 to regulate online music copyright has been effective, according to the administration. However, problems including the unreasonable vying for exclusive copyrights, bidding up licensing prices and using music without permission have emerged, requiring further effort from all parties involved.

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heavy machinery giant, Caterpillar, is optimistic about China’s economic outlook in the coming years and expects steady market growth in the country, a company executive said last Wednesday. The company unveiled three new-generation hydraulic exca-

vators during a construction machinery exhibition held in Beijing Wednesday. “We see stable growth for the Chinese economy in the next two to three years. We are optimistic about that,” said Chen Qihua, vice president of Caterpillar Inc. and chairman of Caterpillar China.

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TECHNO Spark lights up Ethiopia ÏÏÏEthiopia’s most popular Chi-

nese mobile brand, TECNO has launched its newest Smartphone “Spark” at a colorful ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. Mohammed Hasseni, Marketing Manager of TECNO Mobile Ethiopia, said his company launched the new smartphone product to maintain TECNO’s dominant position in the lucrative Ethiopian market. “TECNO is special from other brands because of the price and quality ratio, TECNO mobile has the best quality with the best affordable price,” added Hasseni. Li Yanhong, manager at sales department of TECNO Ethiopia, added that the new smartphone targets Ethiopia’s predominantly young population. “TECNO Spark will focus on the middle end customers of

younger demographic. We give them very nice products with affordable price, this is the advantage of our new mobile phone,” said Li. While Smartphones are becoming popular in Ethiopia with young people preferring them especially for their camera quality, price is a big issue for a still largely poor country. Samrawit Arega, sales promoter for TECNO mobile, contends that with her company the issue of price affordability for quality product takes priority over the need to make profit. TECNO Spark represents a low cost mobile handset, with good price having 13 megapixel bicameras, 13 Gigabytes storage capacity and the latest 7.0 android technology system, said Arega. The model sells at around 133 U.S. dollars.

real estate bubble is deflating as home prices in top tier cities are nose-diving according to analysts. “The turning point for first-tier and major second-tier cities has emerged, given the pace of new home price growth slowed in 15 major cities compared with the same month last year,” said Zhang Dawei, an analyst with Centaline Property. It is an overall decline for the first time in three years, Zhang added. Home prices in 15 major cities declined by 1.3 percent to 6.6 percent year on year in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday. The data provided fresh evidence that China’s property market boom is running out of steam as the government continues cooling measures to squeeze asset bubbles. “In first-tier and major secondtier cities the real estate market continued to stabilize in August, driven by targeted regulation policies,”

said NBS statistician Liu Jianwei. Since the end of 2016, dozens of local governments have passed or expanded their restrictions on house purchases and increased the minimum down payment required for a mortgage as rocketing housing prices, especially in major cities, had fueled concerns about asset bubbles. The market was also cooled by relatively tightened liquidity conditions as the government moved to contain leverage and risk in the financial system. “The year-on-year price data remained within expectations, showing government cooling measures have gradually taken effect,” said Yan Yuejin, senior researcher with E-house China R&D Institute. Fewer cities, only 46 out of 70, saw home price rises in August. The asset bubbles were squeezed further in the first-tier cities, according to Yan, citing month-on-month

price drops in these cities. On a month-on-month basis, new home prices fell or remained flat in 13 cities in August, down from 14 in July, but up from 10 in June, according to the NBS. In Tianjin, Nanjing, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Hefei, Fuzhou, Jinan, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu, new residential home prices fell in August from a month earlier. This came after NBS data showed Thursday that growth pace in property sales slightly dropped in the first eight months of the year. Commercial housing sales measured by floor area gained 12.7 percent in the January-August period, retreating 1.3 percentage points from January-July. By the end of August, 623.5 million square meters of property remained unsold, down by 11.4 million square meters from a month earlier, official data showed.

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cent year on year, according to the China Construction Machinery Association. Chen attributed surging sales to strong demand from infrastructure and real estate projects, improvement in the mining sector supported by rising coal prices, as well as low bases in previous years. Urbanization, rural construction, the Belt and Road Initiative and the increase of public-private partnerships drove up infrastructure sector demand, Chen told reporters. He predicted that the excavator sales for the year would reach 11,000, while expecting the market growth to slow to a sustainable pace in the coming years. Along with the industrial turnaround, Caterpillar saw its China business grow, and expanded investment in the country.

In August, Caterpillar celebrated the sale of 20,000 mini hydraulic excavators in China. This week, the company’s Suzhou plant in the eastern Jiangsu Province witnessed its 20,000th machine roll off the production line. Earlier this year, Caterpillar announced it would increase investment into its plant in Wujiang in Jiangsu to expand its capacity. Damien Giraud, vice president of Caterpillar’s global construction and infrastructure division, highlighted the fact that the newgeneration excavators, which are more energy-efficient, productive and smart, were first released in China, instead of the United States or Europe. Chen hailed Wednesday’s debut of the new excavators as a new milestone for the company’s development in China. “We aim to build the world’s highest-quality and most valuable industrial chain in China,” Chen said.

Chinese experts introduce methods of processing bamboo products to Rwandan youths in Kigali, capital city of Rwanda

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University of Namibia (UNAM), Windhoek, hosted the 10th Chinese Bridge proficiency competition for secondary school students. The annual event saw 12 students from four different schools battle for the crown for the best student who understands Chinese language and culture. The competition had six judges and each student had to undergo three rounds of the contest. Students had to first speak in Chinese and give a brief introduction about themselves, followed by a quiz test on their knowledge of China and finally a performance on any Chinese cultural talent of their choice. Grade 11 student, Soin Ndalimbililwa, from Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School, clinched this

year’s overall title in style and booked herself a trip to China. In an interview with Xinhua, Soin said that she was really exited to have won and could not contain her happiness and was ecstatic about travelling to China. “Before I enrolled in Chinese language and culture studies, I was already keen and interested to learn. I started to learn on my own, and when I finally got the opportunity to enrol I grabbed it,” she said. The first runner-up, Naem Daniel, from Highline Secondary School, will also travel to China. Naem told Xinhua that this will not be her first trip to China as she previously attended the Summer Camp last year. “I still can not believe it. I was dreaming of going back to China

and now I worked hard again and can go to experience the amazing country and culture,” said Daniel. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhang Yiming said competitions like these took him back to the days when he was in secondary school learning English. He encouraged more students to enrol in such competitions. “Learning the Chinese language and culture will not only change your life, but you can acquire new skills, which you can use to better the Chinese-Namibia relationship,” he added. This year’s competition was organised by the UNAM’s Confucius Institute and the Chinese Embassy in Namibia. Stories with Agencyreport

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NSE: Second data workshop to enhance wealth creation ƕ ƌ Ɨƈ The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has intensified effort at wealth creation through gathering, deploying and interpreting data. Therefore, The NSE, in partnership with Thomson Reuters and other capital market participants, have scheduled to host in Lagos, the second edition of the NSE’s Market Data Workshop. The workshop, themed: “Market Data: The bedrock of wealth creation,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 4th October, 2017 at The Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the NSE, the event will bring together investors, market data aggregators, exchanges, market regulators, government agencies, broker dealers and capi-

tal market stakeholders. It is also expected to create a convergence of informed and educated players in the capital market. The underlying objective of the workshop is to increase awareness on the critical role of Market Data as a fundamental pillar for wealth creation while leveraging on strategic synergies and technologies to drive market participation. Some of the confirmed speakers for the event include: Mr. Mounir H. Gwarzo – DG, Securities and Exchange Commission, Mr. Bismarck Rewane – Managing Director, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr. Ekow Afedzie – Deputy Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange, Mr Euvin Naidoo, Head of Financial Institutions for Africa- Thomson Reuters, Mrs Titi Odunfa Adeoye- Founder and Managing Director of San-

kore Investments and others. Interested participants were advised to register online as the oneday event, which is an exhibition style workshop will feature presentations and panel discussions from thought leaders within the industry. The 2017 agenda will address market-data related challenges and present opportunities to learn new methods of gaining business insight and making informed investment decisions. It will also bring together other African Exchanges and members of the Media to explore new and innovative ways of collaborating together and disseminating market information that will sustain and enhance an informed investor community. According to the Executive Director, Market Operations and

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&R Md&è R ƅ Ə R ƕƆƌ Technology, NSE, Mr. Ade Bajomo, “The conference brings to the fore the critical application of market data in making sound investment decisions, whilst highlighting the various data products available in the Nigerian marketplace, thereby allowing investors to maximize their wealth creation opportunities. This is a must attend event for all market participants.”

L – R: Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Executive Director, Capital Markets Division, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mrs. Ezinwanne Nnoruka, Group Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, Chellaram Plc; Asiwaju Solomon K. Onafowokan, OON, Chairman, Chellarams Plc; Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, NSE; Chief Suresh Chellaram, Managing Director, Chellarams Plc; Mr. Aditya Chellaram, Chief Executive Officer, Chellarams Plc and Mr. Micheal Feller , COO, International Business Unit, DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmBH at the Closing Gong Ceremony at the Exchange..recently.

Aigboje bows out as NSE’S council president today ƕ ƌ Ɨƈ President, Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imokhuede, will today, Monday, 25th September, 2017, perform his last function as the president of the council, following termination of his second tenure in office. The event is the NSE’s 56th Annual General Meeting, while is expected to, among other things reveal the next phase of the demutualization of exchange, and the emergence of a woman as a council, member Aigboje, former Group Managing Director Access Bank Plc, is a lawyer, invest-

ment banker, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and Chairman of Coronation Capital Nigeria Limited, an Africafocused private equity and proprietary investment firm established in 2014. Chairman Board of Trustees of the Financial Market Dealers Association, and Chairman of Wapic Insurance Plc, Aigboje is elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The NSE appointed AigImoukhuede, CON; and Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo as first and second Vice Presidents of the Council of The NSE after the 52nd Annual General Meeting of the NSE that took place in

May 2013; he was reelected in 2015 for another tenure of two years. The Exchange in a statement made available to Daily Times Nigeria, said that “the second pivotal change that may result post the AGM will be the election of a new council president.” The outgoing President, Aig-Imokhuede, in the statement published in the Annual Account, said: “As I conclude my tenure as President of the national Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, it is with great sense of humility and fulfilment that I reflect upon the three memorable and fulfilling years of service in this prestigious role”.

Honeywell Flour Mills has achieved a new height, with a profit after tax (PAT) of N4.3 billion recorded for the 2017 financial year. The company rose from a N3bn loss recorded in the 2016 financial year; and improved by 242 per cent. The Chairman and founder of the Company, Dr Oba Otudeko, attributed the growth, to the company’s relentless focus on lower cost sourcing for raw materials and foreign exchange as well as increased efficiency in manufacturing. Dr Otudeko, speaking during the Annual General Meeting (AGM), held Friday, in Lagos, said Honeywell, recorded the highest profit in the history of the company in the year 2017, as a result of the company’s strategic and effective retail distribution system. These strategies, he said, resulted in a remarkable 191 per cent increase in gross profits from N4.31bn to N12.71bn in the financial year under review, and a growth in total revenue from N50.88bn in 2016 to N53.23bn in 2017, representing a 5 percent increase year-on-year. The company achieved a 291 per cent increase in profit before taxation, to N5.47 billion in 2017 from a loss position in 2016. Consequently, the Company declared a dividend of 6 Kobo per ordinary share to its shareholders at its just concluded 8th Annual General Meeting, held on Friday, 22nd September, 2017.

Industrial, banking indices steer equities’ market to N166bn Ƈ Ƌ Ƅƈ ƗƆ Ƌ The equities market improved last week, thanks to the strong gains recorded in the Industrial Goods and Banking indices, which grew 2.94 per cent and 2.39 per cent respectively. The week’s improved performance further supported by marginal gains in other sectors consequently saw the Market Capitalization appreciate by 1.37 per cent or N166 billion to close the week ended 22nd September, 2017, at N12.234 trillion. The All-Share Index also grew by 1.38 per cent to 35,488.81 points, bringing the YtD return to 32.05 per cent and moderating the MtD loss to 0.04 per cent.

A review of activities on the local bourse showed that the market ended in positive territory in only two of the five trading sessions, wherein the gains recorded, made up for the losses incurred in the remaining three negative sessions. In the course of the week, investors in 16,070 deals moved a total of 1.096 billion shares worth N17.859bn on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 896.618 million

shares valued at N15.368bn that exchanged hands previous week in 17,048 deals. Contributing significantly to market turnover were Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB), Access Bank Plc, and Jaiz Bank Plc. They accounted for 450.567 million shares worth N10.942bn in 1,834 deals, contributing 41.11per cent and 61.27 percent to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

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FirstBank’s corporate responsibility week harps on values Ganiyu Obaaro First Bank of Nigeria Limited has initiated a whole week of celebrating its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) initiatives from September 25 – 29, 2017. The historical FirstBank CR & S week themed: ‘Promoting Kindness; Putting You First,’ will witness the culmination and consolidation of the bank’s interventions in social responsibility, promoting random acts of kinds across communities in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria and FirstBank subsidiaries in United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is a reflection of FirstBank’s brand promise to always put its customers first, while it reinforces the Bank’s role in driving sustainable development in the communities where it operates. The CR & S week, is specially designed to reignite acts of kindness in our society; and the events are tailored towards re-orientating the society along the right values; encouraging the citizenry to intentionally create positive impact in their immediate environment. One of the major highlights of the week has been dubbed the SPARK initiative - Staff Promoting Acts of Random Kindness. The week-long activities will see FirstBank’s employees give their time and resources to promote random acts of kindness within their communities, driving welfare through giving and visits to orphanage/less-privileged homes and IDPs.

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CSR: Experts urge stakeholders to explore partnerships with mutual Stories by Godwin Anyebe With recommendation in some quarters making it mandatory for companies to spend two per cent of their profits on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), both the corporates and the non-profits are looking forward to new partnerships for carrying out social work for sustainable and inclusive development. As both the stakeholders look forward to long- term partnerships, experts have urged both the corporates and the NGOs to show mutual respect for a fruitful marriage. Debo Adeniran, the convener of Committee against corrupt leaders (CACOL), said that in the last sixty seven years, Nigeria has failed to deliver to the poorest of the poor. Adeniran, who made this known to Daily Times recently in Lagos said; “now given the communication channels, the radio channels, we as a country are in for a very serious social unrest, which is not a good sign for our growth. Innovation must become part of the thought process related to the partnership between companies and NGOs”. According to him, charitable trust, called for strong compliance checks about the projects carried out through CSR. “A long- term vision for NGOs, corporate and mutual respect for each other is a must,”

“Partnerships were necessary because, it was not the job of corporates to work for development. There could also be a lot of cross learning through these partnerships,” he said. He pointed out that, “partnerships are not just about funding, but about a dialogue that should continue for a long time. CSR has to become a thought process; and not just delivering on various projects. NGOs should not just ask for money, but involve the corporates

in the thought process related to CSR.” Also speaking, a management consultant, Bernard Okhakume told Daily Times that, “transparency and mutual benefits should be the basic criteria for long term relationships between NGOs and the corporates.” Okhakume regretted that there was a great urban rural divide in Nigeria. While on one side cities are growing and on the other grassroots people are devoid of

basic facilities. People think corruption is the biggest problem but if you see at the ground level you see that funds are not even being disbursed.” He stated that; “disabled people should be seen as assets by the corporate world and the latter should lend out a helping hand to them. Disability cuts across communities. CSR should be a tool help the disabled people in leading a meaningful life.”

L-R: (front row): Mr. Imoh Essien, the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year;Pastor Paul Alexander Udofia, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education: Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc and Dr. Valerie Okon Obot, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Akwa Ibom State during the commissioning of a block of classrooms at the Special Education Center, recently in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in honour of Mr.Essien, the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year...recently.

Honeywell supports Benue flood vic- NB PLc honours 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year tims with relief materials Honeywell Flour Mills Plc has extended its helping hands to internally- displaced persons in Benue State by donating products and other relief materials to the flood victims. Managing Director, Mr. Lanre Jaiyeola said the gesture was informed by the need to reduce the hardship being faced by the victims, by associating with them in their time of needs in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility philosophy. Jaiyeola, represented by the company’s North Central Zonal Sales Manager, Mr. Fredrick Nwanti, while handing over a sympathy letter to the Benue state government with the relief materials recently in Markurdi, expressed deep sympathy to the displaced people and prayed God Almighty to empower the government and victims to recover from the devastating losses. He stressed that Honeywell will continue to extend its corporate so-

cial responsibility to communities that are in need while also pledging to support the state in its other areas of needs. Some of the products of the company donated for onward transmission to the IDPs include 200 bags of 1kg Honeywell Wheat Meal, 150 Cartons of 500kg Honeywell Macaroni and 150 cartons of Honeywell Noodles of 120g. Receiving the Honeywell Flour Mills Team on behalf of the Benue State Governor, State Focal Person on Social Investment, Engr. Terhile Utaan expressed appreciation to Honeywell for the gesture, saying, it means Honeywell really cares for the victims. He also expressed the appreciation of the state government for the overwhelming love by the Federal Government, corporate bodies, donor agencies and philanthropists since the flood disaster occurred, assuring that all relief materials donated would be handled transpar-

Nigerian Breweries Plc has commissioned a newly built block of classrooms, library and toilet facilities at the Special Education Center for Exceptional Children in Uyo, Akwa lbom State in honour of Imoh Eno Essien, the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year. The construction of the facilities in the school where Essien teaches, was part of the prize for emerging as the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year. Essien, who beat nine other finalists to the coveted prize last year, also got one million Naira cash prize, an oversea training; plus another one million Naira to be paid to him annually for five years. Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Mr. Johan Doyer, who was represented on the occasion recently in Uyo by Mr. Kufre Ekanem, the company’s Corporate Affairs Adviser, explained

that the idea of the school-based project was to ensure that when a teacher wins, the community where he/she teaches also wins. Doyer noted that the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative was hinged on a realization that teachers hardly get the recognition they deserve in spite of the pivotal role they play in determining the quality of our education and the future of our country. “We set out with an aspiration to recognize, celebrate and embolden teachers. So far, the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative has produced 42 State Champions and two overall winners selected by an independent panel of judges,” he said. While thanking the Governor of AkwaIbom state, His Excellency, Deacon Udom Emmanuel for accepting to commission the facility for use by the school, he congratulated the state on its ongoing 30th Anniversary celebra-

tions. “It is a unique time to have His Excellency commission this project which has further drawn attention to our collective responsibility of nurturing our children with special needs in a conducive learning environment,” he said. Doyer also expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders for the support and partnership with the company since the commencement of the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative. The governor of the state, Deacon Udom Emmanuel, who was represented on the occasion by the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Pastor Paul Udofia congratulated the winner, Mr. ImohEssien for making the state proud andlauded Nigerian Breweries for the worthy initiative aimed at celebrating exceptional teachers in Nigeria.

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NAICOM: Why we delay new licenses Stories by Bonny Amadi The Nigerian insurance regulatory body, National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has said that emphasis should be placed on consolidating existing insurance firms and enhancing professionalism through training and retraining, as against issuing new operating licenses for new entrants.

The Commissioner for Insurance, Alhaji Mohammed Kari, said these recently that the NAICOM has refused to issue new operational licenses to insurance firms, because of its commitment to industry consolidation of existing players, over starting new companies. The commissioner spoke during the Annual Insurance Professional Forum of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria with the theme: ‘Sol-

vency, stability and growth-exploring possibilities,’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State recently. Kari reechoed that it would be unwise to continue issuing new licenses for operators, after the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) had confirmed of death of professionalism in the industry. He said,“After the Nigerian Insurers Association confirmed that there was dearth of professionals for all classes

of insurance in the industry, it would not be wise to continue to issue new licenses because it was better for the operators to engage in training and development of professionals.” He said, “Given that statement, we concluded that some want to continue to be sole administrators of their companies, or if that assertion is true, then we have too many operational licenses out there.”

L-R: Member, House Committee on Science & Technology, Hon. (Mrs) Azodo Eucharia; Member, House Committee on Science & Technology, Hon. Kehinde Agboola; Chairman, House Committee on Science & Technology, Hon. Beni Lar; Director General, Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Prof. Gloria Elemo; and Member, House Committee on Science & Technology, Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka Ayokunle during House Committee on Science & Technology’s oversight function visit in… Lagos.

Linkage Assurance: New product offers SMEs’ sustainability Linkage Assurance Plc, has assured added contribution to the development of the nation’ s economy with enhanced protection of the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). The company’s rising imprint in the real sector is hinged on aiding small and medium enterprises, SMEs, to operate their enterprises at reduced exposure and higher returns. Managing Director, Linkage assurance Dr. Pius Apere, disclosing this recently, said that the company is spearheading strengthening SMEs via ‘SME Comprehensive Insurance Plan’, one of its novel products, that delivers financial shield to small and medium sized businesses against diverse insurable risks, aimed towards busi-

ness sustainability. SME comprehensive insurance, he said, allows business owners to run their companies without having to worry about unexpected events that can slow them down or bring them to a complete halt. The MD revealed that the SME cover policy provides for water damage from leaking pipes, money lost in transit, theft, fire incidence at warehouse, among other kinds of liabilities, stressing that these are liabilities that cannot always be anticipated. The company, he added, provides business owners the confidence they need to keep moving with the knowledge that their assets are covered from loss and other legal liabilities.

Cornerstone Insurance targets more clients with 1 month free policy Cornerstone Insurance Plc is poised to boot its accounts from the free insurance offering to clients, expected to pay for eleven months and receive cover for 12 months. The company is offering its customers a free one month cover on motor insurance policy for their loyalty and patronage. According to the company, “Our auto product offerings are third party motor, private motor individual, motor enhanced, auto variants, commercial motor and Uber plans. The auto variants range consists of five bands namely: Compact, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.” Each year, the company rewards its customers through her “Ember Promo” where customers pay premium for 11 months and get 12 months’ insurance cover (pay for 11 months and get one month free). The promo for2017 financial year, runs from September, 2017; till January, 2018. In its 26 years in the Nigerian Insurance industry, the company has identified insurance needs and designed tailor made products for its esteemed customers. Meanwhile, cross- section of stakeholders had expressed the need for more catchy product that would promise enhanced benefits, as it will not only boost client base, but also enhance revenue and bottomline.

Royal Exchange to raise fresh fund from capital market Royal Exchange Nigeria Plc has given assurance of sustaining value creation to its shareholders with recommencement of dividend payment starting with the prevailing financial year 2017. Chairman of the company, Mr. Kenneth Odogwu disclosed this on Thursday, in Lagos, at The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) during the presentation of facts behind the figures to market operators and other stakeholders. The Royal Exchange chairman also discoed that the company is positioning to approach the capital market for fresh funds to boost its capital base, and take advantage of high ticket multi- sectorial transactions that guaranty favorable returns.

Odogwu said that for the 100 years the company has existed, it has sustained divided payment, but was interrupted in 2014, 2015 and 2016 financial years due to losses made by the company , occasioned by huge provisioning. He said that based on strategic innovation and transformation embarked upon by the management and board of the company, he was repositioning the company for increased profitability and returns on investments to all stakeholders. According to him, digital transformation, Agriculture insurance, which has been endorsed by NAICOM, with support from federal government and the world bank as well as opportunities in the Federal

Government’s compulsory insurance policies. In his address, the company’s Group Managing Director, Mr. Auwalu Muktari said that the company, as one of the two insurance companies to benefit from the deregulation of agriculture insurance in Nigeria, is positioned to take advantage of opportunities to boost the nation’s economy, increase agricultural produce, boost its bottom line and return value to shareholders. He reiterated that since its last capital raising in 2006, the company has not raised fresh funds from the market, as its operations have been funded by internally generated income. Muktari said that, the impact of transformation in Royal Exchange the

company recorded profit after tax (PAT) of N203.3 million in the first half of 2017, representing 19 percent increase from N171.14m premium recorded by the company in the corresponding period in 2016. Also, 11per cent increase was recorded in Gross Written Premium for the period from N8.43 billion in 2016 to N9.37bn in 2017. “By focusing on the growth objectives set forth at the beginning of the year, which included an increased focus on the retail and corporate markets, amongst others, we have been able to achieve moderate growth and the board and management of the company are definitely optimistic for the second half of the year”, Muktari stated.

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ven for an anniversary of this sort, many pages would be required to stir the memoirs of this great orator and ebullient character, Nigeria’s political mathematician and ‘seer’ who was never in short of words to describe and predict any political situation. Tight as space may dictate, however, Features Editor, GBUBEMI GOD’S COVENANT SNR, attempts a short trip down memory lane.

Memorabilia On Igbo Presidency: “It is contrary to human history that a people who just wriggled out of a civil war would be awarded the presidency. There is no historical precedent. I knew it was not going to happen here.” The political mathematical calculator was right: it didn’t happen. It hasn’t happened. To his constituency as member of National Assembly after 1993 election was annulled, he said: “Look, I was not elected to go to prison; I was elected to represent my people in the Senate, not at Kirikiri. Did I ever tell the people that I would do everything to represent them - even at Kirikiri? I didn’t say so.” His political arithmetic and theorem led him to seek power through the Peoples Democratic Party whose slogan is “Power”. After some battles with General Olusegun Obasanjo, Okadigbo lost the first round. After his loss, the Oyi of Oyi rose up, dusted himself and moved to confront his adversaries in another battle. He fought, won, and became the Senate President after Enwerem fell. Okadigbo’s arrival as the Senate President electrified the Senate, infusing it with fresh life. Okadigbo showed from day one that he could not be any president’s puppet. “I am six feet tall; but they want me to walk like a dwarf. It won’t happen,” was one of his famous quotes.

Since assumption of office on May 29, 2015, President Buhari has in measured steps began the construction of a progressive and prosperous Nigeria. This is the foundation for constructing a progressive and prosperous Nigeria, which Dr. Chuba Okadigbo of blessed memory, predicted over a decade; a transparent foundation, devoid of corruption and greed.

Highlights Dr. Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo was President of the Senate of Nigeria. He was sometimes referred to as Oyi of Oyi in reference to his local government council area (Oyi); he also held numerous political positions in the Nigeria government. He was known to be opposed to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria, which was led by President Olus gun basanj from 1999 - 2007.

Biography After graduating in Washington, D.C., Chuba Okadigbo became Assistant professor, and later adjunct associate professor of philosophy, University of the District of Columbia, adjunct assistant professor of politics at the Catholic University of America, and adjunct assistant professor of politics, Howard University. He accomplished all these from 1973 to 1975. Between 1975 and 1978, Okadigbo became Director-General, Center for Interdisciplinary and Political Studies, and a lecturer in Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He also became a Professor of Philosophy, Bigard Memorial Senior Seminary (Roman Catholic Mission) in Enugu State. In 1979, he was appointed as a Special Adviser to then president, Shehu Shagari. At the dawn of the fourth republic, he was elected into the National Assembly (Anambra North) and he became President of the Nigerian Senate, after the impeachment of Evan Enwerem. However, in 2000, he was falsely charged of corruption and impeached, officially demoting him from Senate President to a Some of his pointblank predictions: Rt. Hon. Chuba Wilberforce Okadigbo in 2002 predicted President Muhammadu Buhari’s senator. emergence as president and the arduous task he would face in constructing a progressive Nigeria. In 2002, Okadigbo decamped to the All Nigeria Peoples Party to become Muhammadu Buhari’s At the time, his Achilles Hill, (the then President), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, was in his second running mate in the 2003 Presidential election, but lost to the Peoples Democratic Party candidates term, Okadigbo foresaw that OBJ was constructing a one-party state which, he warned, was “very (Olus gun basanj and Atiku Abubakar) by a landslide victory. Because of possible mass rigging, his dangerous, unconstitutional and might breed dictatorship. Mark my words,” the Owu Chief said, party later took the matter to the Supreme Court that year. “He would want to amend the Constitution and extend his rule.” This was long before the third term A day after campaigning in Kano State, he died in Abuja due to breathing problem on September imbroglio. 25, 2003. Though, some people around Nigeria questioned whether or not the tear gas used during the rally was poisonous. He saw today yesterday Reacting to the shocking news of Okadigbo’s passage, Muhammadu Buhari in 2003, declared that Okadigbo it was that narrated the major news which was that “A decoder” or, if you like, a saviour had emerged. “Am surprised that none of you took note of General Muhammadu Buhari’s entry into the death of Dr. Chuba Okadigbo is antidote he needed to spur him into active politics. Buhari also recounted the episode at the solidarity rally in Kano, and said a canister of teargas was thrown at the the murky waters of Nigerian politics. former Senate President’s face, which allegedly aggravated a case of asthma associated with the “Buhari will define politics in the years ahead. Nigeria is lucky, quote me. We are lucky he didn’t join latter. the PDP. The battle line is drawn. It’s going to be a marathon race,” he declared. Son of Chuba Okadigbo, Pharoh, pairing his father’s ideology with ideals of President Muhammadu Buhari had joined the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) when Oyi perceived the future. Not only did he prophesy, Okadigbo actually went to celebrate that the stage was set for deconstructing Buhari, said in an interview that President Muhammadu Buhari would have retired from politics by now if his father was still alive. the one-party state being weaved by Obasanjo. Manifesting the political phenomenon that set Dr. Okadigbo apart, Pharoh calculated that, if his Some honest stakeholders who had elementary knowledge of Buhari’s financial war-chest father was alive, Buhari would have served out his eight year tenure as president of this country challenged Oyi’s postulation, pointing out that Buhari was greatly handicapped in a stage play of before 2015. money politics. His reading of the situation went thus: But Oyi didn’t page with anyone; rather, he prophesied further that “Buhari is going to construct a progressive Nigeria. He is incorrigible and Spartan, and has the capacity, discipline and courage to “If my father was alive, Buhari would have been president in 2007. So l believe strongly that Buhari battle an imperial dictator that OBJ is and change the old order,” Oyi maintained. would have been a retired politician by now because he would have won the election in 2007 and It went down in history that in 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari won and the former won again in 2011. Another man would have been at the helms of affairs of this country today. president, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, graciously conceded defeat and congratulated the winner. Chuba Okadigbo would have played a great role in making that scenario possible.

(December 17, 1941- September 25, 2003)

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Shade: I am mindful of what I eat â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rita Screen goddess, Rita Dominic is sure of the most sought after actress in the industry who sure knows her onions when it comes to acting. With several awards to her name; Rita is sure not retiring soon. With her doggedness and acting prowess, Rita gave her all in movies she acted in with it as one of the most challenging job, clarion call to government, and what keeps her in shape.

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Do we see you doing a project with Jim Iyke anytime soon? Since you are a producer, what stops you from producing a movie on paraplegic?

Jacob; is there more to it?

After many years, you acted alongside Ramsey you shared with him in the past?

What are those producers face?

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A lot of actors have come out to share their your take? What keeps in shape?