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Jonathan seeks review of PDP delegates

ÏPromises to give reasons for 2015 defeat Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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immediate past President of the country, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, has harped on the need for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to, in the next review of its constitution; review the number of statutory delegates for its pri-

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mary elections. Dr. Jonathan gave the advice when he received a delegation of the former Speakers, State House of Assemblies elected on the platform of the PDP in his office in Abuja. The former President said that one of the major challenges facing Continued on page 6

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Panel report: 31 days after, FG yet to act on suspended NHIS boss Ï Panel faults dubious payment of N919m Ï Directs refund of N508.36m paid to consultants Ï Wants EFCC to probe Yusuf over diversion of public funds

Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Thirty-one days after the Administrative Investigative Committee over allegations of mal-administration Continued on page 5

Restructuring: NASS now ready to revisit devolution of powers - Ekweremadu 6 Fayose declares for Presidency, says he will defeat Buhari in 2019 5

Revenue increases as FG, States, LGAs share N637.704bn for August 7

L-R: Head of PR/Talent, Africa Magic, Efosa Aiyevbomwan; Head, International Marketing Division, GAC Motors, Miracle; Winner of The Voice Nigeria Season Two, Daniel Idyl Diongoli and Director of Sales, Africa Marker, GAC Motors, Kamal Zheng, during the presentation of SUV to the winner of The Voice Nigeria in Lagos… on Thursday. PHOTO: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

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31 days after, FG yet to act on suspended NHIS boss Continued from page 1 and financial irregularities against the suspended Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof Usman Yusuf, submitted its report, Pesident Muhammadu Buhari is yet act on the recommendations. In a 100-page report submitted on August 28 and sighted by our correspondent on Thursday, the probe panel insisted that the activities of Yusuf should be

properly investigated while the suspended NHIS boss and other errant officials should be punished to forestall future recurrence. The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, had set up the panel to probe Yusuf and other activities at the NHIS while the panel report was submitted to the Presidency 31 days ago. The probe panel, while describing Yusuf as a public servant who “portrayed a holier-than-thou attitude but in the background, milked the agency dry”

connived with others to perpetrate N919million fraud saying that the said N919m was dubiously given as payment to consultants for staff training. The committee said, as the head of the agency, Yusuf was personally responsible for all administrative, procurement and financial lapses. It therefore asked the suspended NHIS boss and other staff who committed such infractions to refund N82m in travel allowances. In its recommendation,

the panel said, “The committee found that the total amount spent on the training was N919, 644, 800. The entire process and his actions involving all the foreign trips, engagement of training consultants and documentation of their payment processes amounting to N508, 036, 096 were devoid of due process. “Therefore, the sum of N508, 036, 096 should be recovered from the training consultants by the NHIS.” The panel further asked the Economic and Financial

State Governors, Samuel Ortom (Benue); Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos); Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia); Willie Obiano (Anambra) and Udom Emmanuel (Akwa-Ibom), during the National Economic Council meeting in Abuja… on Thursday.

Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the activities of the suspended NHIS boss for diversion of public funds and contravention of the Procurement Act of 2007. The report stated that Yusuf contravened the act through nepotism and other irregular awards of contracts and should be sanctioned in line with the provision of the act. Explaining how the alleged staff training scam took place, the committee said in some instances, the number of trainees was far more than the entire number of employees at the agency, while in some other instances, some employees were registered for the same training in two different states at the same time. It added that most of the consultants were said to have charged about N250,000 per participant. The committee while analysing the number of staff that were trained from October to December 2016 said, there were a lot of discrepancies in the figure that was submitted by Yusuf. Alleging manipulation of the figures, the committee stated in the report that after interacting with those whose names appeared more than once, it was discovered that some of the staff did not attend but that payment were made for both the course fee and

staff allowance. On the procurement of e-Library books and periodical and project vehicles, the committee submitted in the report that “ there was a provision of the sum of N31,500,000,00 for the procurement of e-Library books and periodicals and the sum of N35,198,109.00 for the procurement of project vehicle in 2016 NHIS capital appropriation. “The sum of N49, 197, 750,00 spent on the purchase of the vehicles was in excess of the appropriated amount of N35,198,109.00 by the N13,999,641.00. This amount to unapproved virement. No evidence of tender receipt for the purchase of the bids. The report reads in part: “The total number of staff at the NHIS is 1,360. But the total number of staff trained by the scheme based on analysis of payment vouchers on training was 1,992, while the figure submitted by the NHIS was 2,023 within three months (October-December 2016). “The difference between the number of staff trained and the number of staff on the nominal roll was as a result of manipulation of names. It was discovered that some staff did not attend (training) but payments were made for both course fee and staff allowances.”

2019: Fayose declares for Presidency, says he will defeat Buhari

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, and Governor of Ekiti State , Mr Peter Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday declared his intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Election, vowing to defeat President Mohammadu Buhari in a free and fair election. Fayose, who declared his intention in Abuja, the nation’s capital, expressed the firm confidence of his chances at the polls. The Governor optimistically pointed out that like the Biblical Joseph, , he will become what God has ordained him to be. The Governor of Ekiti State however warned against imposition of unwilling politicians on the people saying, “ we don’t want packaged governors or president again. This

time around, we need a very agile and experienced fellow like me. “ In his words, “my inviting you today, distinguished leaders of our party, is to inform you formally that I will be seeking the ticket of our great party, the PDP, to contest the 2019 presidential election. This is without prejudice to our party’s position “However, I am a supporter of competence and capacity, especially now that this country needs young and able leaders that can take our country out of this present state of hopelessness”, he said. While noting that although the PDP has zoned the presidency to the North, Fayose said, “it may interest you that no one has come out in this manner to show interest and our party should not wait or beg anyone to fly its flag. “Do we now say that if

no one comes out from the North, the party won’t have a candidate?” he asked in a veiled reference to candidates of northern extraction such as Sule Lamido, Ibrahim Dankwambo and Ibrahim Shekarau all believed to be nursing Presidential ambition in 2019. Continuing, the Ekiti State Governor said, “Going down memory lane, in 1999 and 2003, despite that our party zoned the presidency to the South, the likes of Alhaji Abubakar Rimi of blessed memory and Chief Banabas Gemade contested the ticket “Also in 2007, some party members from the South did not only declare their intention to contest, they also showed interest and obtained nomination forms. Those from the South were; Chief Victor Attah, Dr. Peter Odili, Dr. Sam Egwu, Dr. Donald Duke, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, Owelle Rochas

Okorocha among others”, he said. While urging Nigerians not to forget his history in a hurry, Fayose said, “Twice, I defeated incumbents to become the Governor of Ekiti State and I am confident that with your support as my party leaders and supporters, I will defeat the incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a free and fair election. “Let me state that in Ekiti, God has used me twice for our party to regain power from the opposition and I believe same feat will be repeated at the national level. “ I do not stand before Nigerians today to present myself as one with the answers to all our national questions. Rather, I present myself as one with the required knowledge, understanding, competence and, above all, the political will to coordinate the human

and material resources that we have in abundance to achieve national greatness. “Having served successfully as governor twice in a state with very meagre resources, I have by this, garnered enough experience over time to prepare me well enough for the task of leading our country. “By the grace of God, I am the longest-serving governor in Nigeria today, having served under three Presidents – Obasanjo, Jonathan, and now Buhari. “Therefore, I can say expressly that I am well equipped in terms of knowledge, experience as well as physical and mental capacities to hit the ground running as soon as I assume office as President of Nigeria in 2019” he said. The Governor used the opportunity of the declaration to carpet the President Buhari-led federal government for alleged

poor performance in critical sectors of the economy. His words, “Today, our country is faced with myriad of problems. Our economy that was the fastest-growing in Africa when our party was in power has gone comatose, with the present managers who are completely clueless “In the area of security, which they leveraged on to come to power, despite claims by the government that Boko Haram was technically defeated; Nigerians are being killed by the insurgents while villages are being attacked in the North-East. Also, herdsmen are killing Nigerians and destroying farmlands with reckless abandon while kidnapping is now on the rise. “Most worrisome is the fact that our country is now more divided than ever before, with the unity of the Continued on page 6

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Jonathan seeks review of PDP delegates Continued from page 1 the PDP was how it elects candidates and national officers of the party. He said that there would always be crisis to the outcome of the party’s primary elections or conventions until the numbers of statutory delegates to those elections were reviewed to about 70 per cent. Jonathan further maintained the PDP must work out modality in which no one person could influence the delegates to elections. The former President eressed the firm belief that

those who had served at certain levels, including governorship, ministerial, parliamentarian positions at all levels, should be made statutory delegates. According to him, “That is the area we have not been able to manage properly that is still creating problem for us. “I believe the next constitution amendment should advocate for that area to be properly examined. “From my own experience, if that area is strengthened the party will be okay and no body will complain at the end of primaries.

“If you loss, you loss gallantly and you support the person that wins”, he said. Speaking on the issue of war against corruption by thenAll Progressives Congress, APC led Federal Government, Dr Jonathan advised PDP members not to be intimidated. His words, “There are stories of corruption. I say this will always be there because if you read the statement of the organisers of the first military coup, their statement was attributed to corruption. “After that all the coup plotters it is always corrup-

tion. It will continue to be but one day we will get out of it. Most nations passed through this stage of life. “The only thing I plead of you is not to politicise certain basic things. Issues of corruption, yes, it is worrisome. No body will encourage it. “The society must come up with reform to reduce it, if you cannot eliminate it totally. No Society is 100 per cent free of some of these vices but the approach you go about it is key. “You may approach it in a way that it will become detrimental to the society.

It should be done in a way that will enhance the development of the nation. So we encourage people to do well”, he said. The immediate past President assured that he, in due course, would air his own view on why PDP lost in the 2015 general election. According to him, “PDP is still the strongest party. We know the reason why we lost elections. “People may be writing left and right, at the appropriate time, some of these things would be properly addressed because of history. “There are certain things

you don’t write now because it would be misunderstood as if you are playing politics. “After some years, five, six or eight years, when the beneficiaries have left, you can state it in written and people will not fight with you”, he stressed. He encouraged them to continue with the party unlike those playing “politics of the stomach” defecting to other parties. Jonathan insisted that the PDP did well during its ruling for 16 years by the number of reforms its introduced and implemented.

Fayose declares for Presidency Continued from page 5

L-R: Lagos State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Lekan Morakinyo; Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB), Mr. Kufre Ekanem and Corps Public Education Officer (FRSC), Mr. Bisi Kazeem, during the flag-off of the 10th edition of Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign titled: Right to Life, Not Negotiable, in Lagos… on Thursday.

PHOTO: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

country being threatened due to nepotism, religious bigotry and favouritism of the present government. “Unemployment has risen to an alarming level. Instead of creating three million jobs per year as promised, millions of jobs are being lost daily, with many companies folding up. This government has successfully wiped off the middle-class. “Like they lied to win election, the APC government of President Buhari has been deceitful for over two years and an end must come to this deceptive government by 2019”, he stated.

Fayose promised that if given the mandate of ruling this country, he will revive the economy and return the nation to the path of progress that it was “before we had the misfortune of having these clueless people in power.” Some of those in attendance at declaration were; former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, exOsun State Deputy Governor, Iyiola Omisore, former National Vice Chairman (South- West) of the PDP, Alhaji Tajudeen Oladipupo, Senator Duro Faseyi and the Secretary to the Ekiti State Government, Dr. (Mrs).Module Slade among others.

Restructuring: NASS now ready to revisit devolution of powers to unbundle FG –Ekweremadu Olufemi Samuek, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Deputy President

of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has briefed the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, on the ongoing constitution amendment exercise, stressing that hope is stil alive on restructuring of the federation as being clamoured in many quarters in Nigeria. Ekweremadu had raised the hope that the issue of restructuring and indeed, Devolution of Power which did not see the light of day during the last Constitutional Amendment process sby the National Assembly would be revisited. According to him, efforts were on to build consensus around some of the failed bills, especially the bill

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on devolution of powers, with a view to revisiting it to unbundle and make the Federal Government more efficient. He met with the Forum at the Presidential Villa Thursday night, intimating them that of the 33 bills on the proposed amendments, 21 were passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, while 12 failed. On the concerns that it would be an aberration of federalism for State Houses of Assembly and the Local Governments to draw revenues directly from the Federation Account, Ekweremadu explained that amendments towards financial autonomy for both only seeks to alter Section 162 of the Constitution to abrogate the State Joint

Local Government Accounts and create the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State from which all allocations due to the Local Government Councils and the State Assemblies shall be directly paid from the Federation Account. He said the proposed amendments would guarantee the democratic existence, funding, and tenure of local government councils. He said that financial autonomy for Local Governments would not return primary education to the era of unpaid salaries. He explained that although education remained the constitutional responsibilities of the Local Governments, provisions have been made to deduct from the source the monthly fi-

nancial obligations of the Local Governments to primary education for remission into the account of state agencies overseeing basic education. The lawmaker further maintained that altering Section 134 and 179of the Constitution would avail the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, sufficient time for INEC to conduct bye-elections; and section 225 to empower it to de-register political parties was not total. “INEC’s power to deregister parties will apply strictly to non-fulfillment of certain conditions such as breach of registration requirements and failure to secure/win either a Presidential, Governorship, Local Government chair-

manship or a seat in the National or State Assembly or a Councillorship seat. “Bill No. 10, seeks to alter sections 58, 59 and 100 only seeks to resolve the usual situation where the President or Governor neglects to signify his/her assent to or veto of a bill from the legislature. “So, the President or Governor will now have 30 days to signify his/her assent/veto rather than keep everyone in endless suspense, while passed bills gather dust in the shelf. In the United States, the Constitution provides for only two weeks. So, the intent is to enable timely passage of laws for good governance.” On Bill No. 4, which seeks to set a timeframe of 30 days for the President

and Governors to nominate the Ministers and Commissioners along with their proposed respective portfolios, he maintained that the 1999 Constitution did not envisage a situation where some governments would run without cabinet for months or years. “It will also serve the nation better if members of the National Assembly can screen nominees based on specific portfolios. That way, we are able to ascertain their suitability as we see in developed democracies like the United States,” he added. Ekweremadu allayed the fears that independent candidacy could make the electoral process cumbersome, noting that INEC would, by law, set the modalities for qualification as an independent candidate.

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Revenue increases as FG, states, LGAs share N637.704bn for August Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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was a significant increase in revenue generation for the month of August 2017, as the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed whopping sum of N637.704 billion to the three tiers of government. Chairman of FAAC and Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, represented by the Accountant Gen-

eral of the Federation Mr. Ahmed Idris who briefed finance correspondents at the end of the meeting on Thursday in Abuja, said that the gross statutory revenue received for the month of August, was N550.992 billion and was higher than the N387.319 billion received in the previous month by N163.673 billion. Giving the breakdown, Idris said that the shared amount comprise the Month’s Statutory distrib-

utable revenue of N550.992 billion and the Value Added Tax of N86.712 billion, making up N637.704 billion. Accordingly, from Net Statutory Allocation, the Federal Government received N260.609 billion representing (52.68%); States received N132.184 billion (26.72%); Local Government Councils received N101.908 billion representing (20.60%). This brought the to-

tal allocation to the three tiers for the month under review; the Federal Government received N273.095 billion, States got N173.806 billion and the Local Government Councils received N131.044 billion. The Oil Producing States received N41.977 billion as 13% mineral oil derivation revenue. Also, from the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue, the Federal Government received N12.487 billion

(15%); states N41.622 billion (50%) while the Local Government Councils got N29.135 billion (35%). The Federal inland revenue Service (FIRS) which generated N168.211 billion, collected N6.648 billion being its 4% cost of collection. The Nigeria Customs Service, in the same period generated N58.297 billion and also collected N4.081 as its 7% cost of collection. While the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) generated N39.615 billion for the month of August and collected N1.585 billion as its 4% cost of collection. The accountant General explained that there was a decrease in the average price of crude oil from $51.05 to $50.44 per barrel and a significant increase in export volume by 0.85 million barrels, which resulted in increased revenue from export sales revenue by about $41 million. There was also shut-in and shut-down of pipelines due to the activities of vandals as well as for maintenance which impacted negatively on production. He stated that Force Majeure declared at the Forca-

dos terminal since February, 2016 was still in place. However, significant increases were also recorded in Companies Income and Petroleum Profit Tax while Import and Excise Duties and Value Added Tax recorded marginal increases. Idris disclosed further that the balance of the Excesses Crude Account is $2.309 billion as at August 2017. There was a significant increase in revenue generation for the month of August 2017, as the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed whopping sum of N637.704 billion to the three tiers of government. Chairman of FAAC and Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, represented by the Accountant General of the Federation Mr. Ahmed Idris who briefed finance correspondents at the end of the meeting on Thursday in Abuja, said that the gross statutory revenue received for the month of August, was N550.992 billion and was higher than the N387.319 billion received in the previous month by N163.673 billion.

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Ugo. The letter was dated September 28, 2017 while the development might not be unconnected response to a letter written to the SGF by Mrs. Oni over the ongoing NAFDAC workers’ strike. The workers have embarked upon an indefinite strike last week, seeking among others, the immediate removal of Mrs. Oni on the grounds that she is already due for retirement.

FG okays retirement of Acting NAFDAC DG

Traffic gridlock on Western Avenue, Lagos…on Thursday.

PHOTO: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Infractions: BGL officials arraigned over capital market scam Afolabi Adesola

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zero- tolerance stance on infractions of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), received a major boost on Thursday, when the BGL Group and its officials, were arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Abuja on charges of alleged criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and cheating, contrary to Sections 96, 312, 322 and 323 of the Penal Code Law, Chapter 89. Deputy Managing Director of the company, Chibundu Edozie, who was docked along with three other accused, were alleged to have conspired among themselves with some other employees of BGL; and committed the offenses against the investing public, which included Mahmoud Us-

man, Ann Awase Orsule, Sylvanus C. Ghasarah, Eno Efanga, UN Staff Thrift Credit Cooperative Society of Anambra State, Abuja office; and Adejoke Atte, among others, who filed complaints against them before the SEC. Managing Director of the company, Mr. Albert Okumagba, was not in court and also had no representation. However, Edozie was granted bail in the sum of N1 million with one surety in the like sum. But the surety should not be less than a Grade Level 12 officer and resident in Abuja. Presiding Magistrate, Chief Magistrate Chinyere Elewe Nwecheonwu, after the arraignment, adjourned the hearing to November 6, 2017. The Daily Times recalls that the SEC, in exercising

its responsibility as enshrined in the Investment and Security Act (ISA), in tackling civil cases through its Administrative Proceedings Committee (APC), recently banned Okumagba, BGL Managing Director and his deputy, Edozie, from participating in capital market activities for 20 years. The commission also ordered Okumugba’s companies to refund to investors over N2 billion. The ban, followed complaints by investors against Okumagba and his company over failure, refusal and or/neglect to liquidate their investments in both the Guaranteed Consolidated dated notes and Guaranteed Premium Notes, among others. The SEC, in a bid to obtain justice for the complainants and grant all par-

ties fair hearing, presented the matter before its APC, which sat and decided on the matter. “During the proceedings, testimonies and documentary evidence were tendered by various parties; and upon conclusion of the proceedings, its APC arrived at a decision, which has been approved by the relevant authority,” SEC stated.

federal government has approved the immediate retirement of the Acting Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mrs Yetunde Oni. The federal government directive for Oni’s immediate retirement was contained in a letter by a Permanent Secretary in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), R P

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NULGE reiterates call for council autonomy John Ndu, Awka

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national leadership of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has vowed to map out necessary measures that will speed up its request for local government autonomy. The Union made this known when the National President of NULGE, Comrade Ibrahim Kheele addressed some newsmen and members of Anambra State House of Assembly in Awka. According to him “Local Governments pray important roles in developing the nation. We want independent 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 deliver 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 ascent to the bills for local governments autonomy, so as to enable them get intervention from State and federal government. Responding, the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Rita Mmaduagwu commended them for

Ahiara Catholic crisis: I can’t react to issue before Pope - Ezeokafor

championing the cause the would improve the lives of the people. Mmaduagwu, represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon Harford Oseke noted that “The agitation for local governments autonomy is not new, it is good for the masses which is for the betterment of the masses. “ The bill 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,” Speaker added. Mmaduagwu stated that Anambra had been in the forefront of championing the progress and welfare of the people.

John Ndu Awka

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CAN President

Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has said he is in no position to comment on the on-going crisis in Ahiara Catholic Diocese until after the Supreme Pontiff gives his opinion. Bishop Ezeokafor, who stated this while fielding questions from the Awka Diocesan Laity Council of Nigeria at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ekwulobia, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, said the Universal Church has her way of handling matters of faith. This is even as he came down hard on priests who preferred moving about in mufti, describing it as a lack

of interest and fulfillment in one’s vocation. “If you are proud of who or what you are, you will always be happy in it. People should be proud of their vocation. Ok, tell me, what if anything happens to the person? People may insult or even attack you without knowing that you are a priest. A priest should dress like a priest,” Bishop Ezeokafor stated. Church members who reacted too many issues raised by the Laity, exhorted the Catholic faithful to guard their faith jealously and judiciously. On the call for election boycott, the charismatic prelate said though he was not in support of the call for the election boycott, he would like government at all levels to listen to the agitators and find out why they agitated.

Kwara commences distribution of 1.9m treated mosquito nets

Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

ÏÏÏThe

Kwara state government will today commences the distribution of free 1,997,000 treated mosquito nets to children under five years and pregnant women in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Hon. Atolagbe Alege, disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in Ilorin, the state capital on Thursday. Alege said free distribution of treated mosquito nets was aimed at eradicating malaria and other communicable diseases in all parts of the state.He said that the cards for the f distribution of the mosquito nets to all households in the 16 local government areas of the state had earlier been distributed by health workers across the state. “Between Thursday, Sept.28 and October,3, 2017, we shall distribute free 1,997,000 treated mosquito nets for children under five years and pregnant women to prevent outbreak of malaria in the state,’’ the commissioner said. Alege, however, warned healthcare officials in charge of the exercise against extortions or taking gratifications from anyone or group before giving out the mosquito nets. He advised mothers in the state to use the nets for their comfort and that of their children instead of selling them. The commissioner said that the state government had in the last one year spent N45 million on prevention of outbreak of communicable diseases in the state.

L-R: Former Osun State Deputy Governor , Senator Iyiola Omisore; former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate/Ekiti State, Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Chairman, House Committee on Rural Development, Hon. Ladi Adebutu and Hon. Ibrahim Abubakar, during the declaration of Mr. Ayo Fayose intention to contest the 2019 Presidential Election in Abuja… on Thursday. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

El-Rufai commends Airtel’s role in developing primary education Tony Nwakaegho

ÏÏÏGovernor of

Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has commended Airtel Nigeria for its role in the development of primary education across the country. El-Rufai who was speaking at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Yahaya Hamza Primary School in Kaduna, today thanked Airtel for adopting a school in the State and for its support to primary education in Nigeria. According to him, “with Airtel’s intervention, the new Yahaya Hamza Primary School has been transformed - complete with 6 blocks, 12 classrooms, desk and chairs, teachers’ offices, white boards, borehole facilities and toilets for male and

female students as well as teachers. Students, today, also got complete set of uniforms, bags and books. “I urge other stakeholders in Corporate Nigeria to emulate Airtel by partnering with the Kaduna State government in supporting educational initiatives.” The governor also expressed delight at Airtel’s choice of Yahaya Hamza primary school, noting that it signifies the preservation of the legacies of a great man, a teacher, a role model, a leader and an inspiration, Yahaya Hamza. He also said that Airtel’s intervention is a gift that aligns with Kaduna State’s goal of developing primary, secondary and tertiary education. Also speaking at the occasion,

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Segun Ogunsanya, noted that good education is a human right, describing it as a ticket to prosperity since it creates a level field for everyone to succeed. He further noted that Airtel’s adoption of schools is not a one-year wonder but a continuing partnership. The CEO also used the occasion to request support for Sadiq Usman, a five year old boy whose eyes were removed by suspected ritualists last year. “It is tragic and heart-breaking to see an innocent, vulnerable child suffer and go through such excruciating pains. I and My colleagues were deeply moved by Sadiq’s situation and generously supported the call to

provide relief. Our support will not just end here, Sadiq is our adopted son and he will continue to be our priority and in our prayers. A child is a trust and every member of society has a responsibility towards children – this we must take seriously,” he said. Yahaya Hamza primary school in Zaria, Kaduna State joins the five other Airtel adopted primary schools spread across Nigeria, namely Oremeji Primary School II, Ajegunle, Lagos; St. John’s Primary School, Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun; Community Primary School, Amumara, Imo; Iyeru Okin Primary School, Ilara-Mokin, Kwara and Presbyterian Primary School, Ediba, Cross River State.

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Establishment of DMO scales second reading in Enugu Assembly Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏ The bill for a law to pro-

vide for the establishment of Enugu State Debt Management Office, DMO, and Other Matters Connected Thereinwith, House Bill No. 11, 2017, yesterday scaled the second reading. The executive bill sponsored by the Leader of the House, Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, sparked a robust debate on the floor of the House as to the merits and demerits of the bill. However, he said that it was timely and would bring about prudence in the management of resources that accrues to the state and the liabilities there with. Urging his colleagues to support the bill for its eventual passage into law, Leader of the House, Ezeugwu stressed on the importance of the bill which he said that when DMO is established, it would advise the government on how to handle the debts that accrue to the state and ensure that no individual or organisation rips of the government. Ezeugwu went down the Memory Lane and pointed out how Nigeria was so rich in the past that she never thought of conserving the available resources but now that the nation is in financial straits, there is need to manage debts well so that everybody enjoys. Contributing to the debate, member representing Igbo Eze South State Constituency, Hon. Matthew Ugwueze, said that the importance of the bill could not be over-emphasised. He said that it was proper management of debts which was introduced by former President Obasanjo and sustained by Jonathan that

helped Nigeria to stay afloat financial. Ezeugwu said that the establishment of the Debt Management Office, DMO, would bring in money manager, financial experts that would manage the Enugu State Government debts to the benefit of all citizens of the state. On his part, Hon Obinna Okenwa, Enugu South, said that the DMO when established will go a long way in providing funds for the state alone not managing of debts alone. He noted that banks and financial institutions will never shortchange the state through excessive charges especially interest on loans. The deputy speaker, Hon. Dons Uzogbado while voting in favour of the bill noted that there were some sections that needed to be amended before the passage of the bill into law. The member representing Baulks East, Hon. Chinedu Nwamba said that DMO would check excessive and unwarranted borrowing. “This will help check borrowing without control and paying more than what should be paid,” he said. Before handing over the bill to ad-hoc committee members on Finance and Appropriation, Anti-Corruption and Public Accounts, Judiciary, Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges, Speaker of the House, Hon. Edward Ubosi thanked his colleagues for their robust contributions to the debate, saying that he has seen the effect of the break they had. He gave the joint committees headed by Jon. Chuka Eneh , Udi North, who is also the House Committee Chairman on Finance and Appropriation, one month to submit their report.

Nasarawa opposes Plateau, Benue on restructuring Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

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The Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko AlMakura, has said the state, is not comfortable with the word restructuring, saying that the country has benefited from the presidential system and all that it need to do is to fine tune it and make it work better. Al-Makura stated this Thursday in Jos, during the All Progressive Congress (APC), Committee on True Federalism on Zonal Public Consultation North Central Zone. “We are comfortable with

the Presidential system that has been in practice for over 40 years; the word restructuring is often misused, all we need is to fine tune the existing practice and make it better; some people think that restructuring is to create more state while some think it is to merge states, but the truth is that the presidential system remain the best practices”. However, the Plateau and Benue states who were also at the forum, said restructuring is the way to go as it will address all the current agitations from all sides.

World Bank applauds Ekiti on implementation of SEPIP Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado Ekiti

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The World Bank has given Ekiti State a pass mark on its implementation of the State Education Programme Investment Project (SEPIP) being sponsored by the global financial institution. Speaking during a 2-day inspection visit to the State, the task team leader (TTL) of the Project Implementation Support Mission of the World Bank, Dr. Tunde Adekola said that the State had achieved almost all the ‘Disbursement Linked Indicators’ (DLIs) such as teachers deployment in rural areas and deployment of teachers of core subjects like English language, mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry and basic science as well as assessment of students’ achievements and Schools Based Management Committees (SBMC). Disclosing that two other

States involved in the SEPIP programme have been directed to understudy the impressive implementation of the World Bank sponsored programme in Ekiti, Adekola added that the State has become a model to be emulated by other States. He however stressed the need for all stakeholders to support the efforts at boosting the standard of education in the State, emphasizing that philanthropists as well as other well to do individuals and corporate organizations must contribute their quota towards achieving the goals of rapid development of the state. He also emphasized the importance of the roles of Parents/ Teachers Associations (PTA) and the School Based Management Committees saying that the impact of genuine collaborative efforts of stakeholders would be tremendous.

In his remarks, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Jide Egunjobi said 897 public primary schools, 197 public secondary schools and five Government Technical Colleges across the State benefitted from the World Bank sponsored from the World Bank sponsored Schools Improvement grants. According to Egunjobi, each of the primary schools got N215,000.00 while secondary schools received N700,000.00 each which he said surpassed the target for 2016. The Commissioner said that the Governor Ayo Fayose led administration would continue to partner with willing individuals, corporate organizations and multinationals in the task of improving the lot of the people and the education sector.

L-R: CEO/MD, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya; Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris; Hon. Kasim Iliyasu and Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, during the commissioning of the newly built and adopted Hamza Yahaya LEA Primary School by Airtel Nigeria in Zaria, Kaduna State… on Wednesday.

Lagos tasks automobile engineers to be ICT compliant Esther Taiwo

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Lagos State government has tasked all automobile technicians in the state to upgrade themselves by becoming computer literate in order to meet global demand. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Transportation Engineer Bade Adebowale stated this at the rerun election of the National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) Lagos State

chapter held at the Oshodi Isolo Local government secretariat. Adebowale who was represented by the Director of Transportation in the Ministry , Engineer Akinola Johnson who advised members of NATA to computerise their workshops and ensure the use of computer to diagnose automobile faults. “The ministry normally controls the activities of NATA to ensure normalcy we also play fatherly role to them We implore

them to maintain clean garages and be computer literate to meet with global best practices “he said. The newly elected chairman Jacob Faseun called on members that have gone astray from active participation in the affairs of NATA to come back to the larger fold. He also called on members to join the government in making Lagos a mega city through their conduct.

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L-R: Representative of the Governor of Lagos State, Engr. Adekunle Olayinka; Guest Speaker, Alhaji Femi Okunnu (SAN),CON; Chairman, The Ile Bintin Club (TIBC), Engr. Olatunde Dabiri and his vice, Dr. Gbolahan Alli-Balogun, during the 2nd Annual Independence Round Table on National Development by TIBC, titled: Beyond The National Discourse On Restructuring: What Should Be The Status of Lagos?,… on Thursday.

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ÏÏÏAnambra youths under the

aegis of Anambra Youth Conscience (AYC), have unanimously vowed to resist any attempt to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. The AYC stated this during a press briefing in Awka the state capital on Thursday, noted that it had become imperative considering the relative peace being enjoyed in the state could be broached if anything contrary to the wishes of people would be

imposed on the citizenry. The youths who are aged between 20 and 40 years old, sent warnings to all agents of destabilization within and outside the shores of the state to desist from any inglorious and fraudulent practices that agents of government like the Nigeria Police, the military, National Security & Civil Defense Corps, Anambra Vigilante Service, and particularly, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, must be forewarned to play according to the rules of engagement. In a chat with journalists, the

CIBN warns business owners over asset falsifying for loans Motolani Oseni

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Chartered Institute of Banker of Nigeria (CIBN) on Thursday cautioned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) against using false assets as collateral to obtain loans from commercial banks operating in the country. The President of CIBN, Professor Olusegun Ajibola, gave the caution at a breakfast session organised by the institute for stakeholders in the banking industry in Lagos. The session, which was themed: Collateral Registry Act: Pros and Coins for the banking industry and other stakeholders.

CIBN boss, said that the small operating scale of most MSMEs did not afford them the opportunity to meet collateral requirements of fixed assets such as real estate for accessing loan from commercial banks. According to him, “On the contrary, banks are wary of the level of risk associated with such business considering the less-than-encouraging business environment in the country. “For instance, the World Bank Ease of Doing Business Survey ranked Nigeria 159 out of 189 economies; hence the probability of business failure is high that lenders guide against the risk through high interest rates,’’ he said.

convener of the group, Comrade Israel Chukwubuikem, maintained that the youths of the state had enjoyed so far how the electioneering campaign have been going on without rancor and encouraged the various political parties fielding candidates for the election to maintain the decorum so far existing, in view of the fact that Anambra is the light of democratic progress in the South East region and the nation in general. He said: “We gathered here today for one sole purpose. And that is to tell the whole world

that we abhor rigging in its entirety. We want the wishes of our people to prevail in the forthcoming elections. We do not want imposition orchestrated by agents of darkness. We will resist it. Every party must play by the rules to forestall disorder. Those who want to rely on the back door to get to power should refrain and get to work with their manifesto. We are serious about this because it is time to defend our state from disorder. Whatever unsavory that happens will definitely rub off negatively on the youth. That is why we are doing this.”

Adamawa, Poland, partner on economic development

Tom Garba, Yola

ÏÏÏThe government of Poland have

agreed to partner with Adamawa State government in the areas of agriculture, mining, technology transfer for the sole aim of economic development and legislative trainings for the state’s legislators.

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The member of the state House of Assembly, Hon Sunday Peter, who represented the Adamawa State Governor, Senator Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow, in Poland, led the state’s delegation to discuss economic ties with the government of that country alongside representatives from Kaduna, Sokoto and others from the Bank of Agriculture. The state’s Commissioners of Commerce and Industry, and Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Principal Personal Secretary (PPS) to the Governor were part of the delegation that met with some Polish Senators and discussed on how to foster bilateral relations with Poland. According to the legislator, the bilateral relationship will harness the many agricultural potentials in the state and to uncover the untapped its mineral resource.

JOHESU, AHPA shutdown NOH, Igbobi Edokpolor Osayande

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Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Association (AHPA) have embarked on indefinite strike after a failed seven days ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to meet her demands on the implementation of the 2012 agreement reached with the union. The union made this known in an interview with The Daily Times in Lagos during the week. The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Comrade Akinlade Temitope who spoke with our correspondent said that the union are resolved and ready to push her case to logical conclusion, as there would be no going back until the government meets all her demands. According to him, the unions demand includes; adjustment of CONHESS salary as done for CONMESS in January 2014, abolition of scale to scale promotion , payment of outstanding promotion arrears, review of the retirement age from 60 t0 65 years as done for the Tertiary education sector and autonomy for teaching and specialist Hospitals in the country among others.

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Why it has been difficult to pay-off salary areas in Benue -Ortom Benue State has been in the news for weeks now following the flood that ravaged and wreaked serious havoc in 21 of the 23 local government areas in the state. When the state governor, Dr Samuel Ortom fielded questions from journalists in Abuja few days ago, he spoke about the efforts being made by the government to cushion effects of the flood on the affected people, reason for the salary being owed workers in the state. He also commented on other national issues. The Daily Times’ Group Politics Editor, LATEEF IBRAHIM captured the interview: Your state is facing multiple challenges ranging from coping with the effect of the flood that ravaged different parts to salary arrears and crimes. How have these developments impacted on governance in the state? I want to thank the people that stood with us during our distress times; the unexpected flooding that took place in Benue State brought a lot of pain to our people. We have seen that we are in the heart of Nigerians because of the responses we got from various corporate organisations. We deeply appreciate and words cannot express our appreciation for all the good things that Nigerians did to give us comfort. We are looking forward to the continuation of this support. 21 local governments were affected, many roads were washed away, most of the local government headquarters could not be accessed including my own local government. The two roads that lead to my local government headquarters were washed away. Benue State government is making arrangements to repair some of them. But honestly it is beyond our capacity to repair. Some of the damages that were caused as a result of this flood are huge. We are hoping for corporate organisations and industries and individuals to come to our aid. Government at the federal level planned to help but we all know what Nigeria is passing through today especially when it comes to funding. Let me also say that we are very committed as Benue people to the unity of this country. Yes this is democracy and people are free to express themselves, people are free to move around and do anything; another word for democracy is freedom. This freedom should be restricted within the laws of Nigeria. I am saying to all Nigerians that whether we are advocating for restructuring or anything, let us remember that we have only one Nigeria. There are laws that are guiding us and as Nigerians, we should remember that it is these laws that keep us in our boundaries. If you decide to do anyhow, you can trespass into someone’s territory. The law is the only instrument that can guide, protect and direct us and also teach us how to deal with each other. I think that security agencies should be able to live up to the ex-

ORTOM pectations. Law enforcement agencies should be able to ensure that those who trespass should live up to expectations and that is the only way we can be able to move forward in this country, every Nigerian should work towards that. Again we have challenges and people must come and help us. Nigeria is passing through some difficulties, especially financing and funding of the economy of this nation, this is our collective responsibility. It is not just about we who are leaders. We all need to have contributions towards the realisation of achieving success. Times are difficult and as a leader I have taken responsibility, I am looking for everything under the sun to support this challenge of payment of salaries. My state is more of a civil service state; the economy is being driven by the civil service. When salaries are not paid then Benue State is affected. If there is any solution or way that can take us out of this challenge, I will most appreciate that. What has been your major headache in the state? When I came in, I inherited N69 billion arrears of salary, pension and gratuity. The Federal Government intervened by giving us a loan of N28 billion. We appropriated it very well and because of the screening approach we adopted. Out of the N12.5 billion that was allocated to state service, we were able to save up to N1.6 billion which we injected

back to the treasury. And at the local government level, we blocked the leakages and removed all the padding and all of that; we were able to save up to N1.4 billion out of the N15.5 billion that we received. Up till today as I speak, the money is still in the Fidelity Bank account. When I hear people talk about misappropriating funds, I tell them that it is not clear to me. The EFCC and ICPC are free to come and check our account, and I challenge anyone who doubts it to go to our books. No single Kobo was diverted from the account; I am making that comment because of the recent outburst of labour leaders. Today, the only reason I am having arrears of six months at the state level, and nine months at the local government level, is because of the short funds. When I came in, I inherited a wage bill of N8.2 billion. This excluded teachers on minimum wage. When we came in, we decided that teachers should not be having a different salary scale from other categories of workers. So we decided that they too should be paid

minimum wage, and the minimum wage is equivalent to N8.5 billion. Meanwhile what we have been getting from the separation account is about N6 billion. We went through different processes of screening and biometrics, currently we are doing a modifying table payment. We were able to reduce this wage bill to N7.8 billion, we are having a deficit of N1.8 billion every month. There are natural disasters happening, just like the one that happened to us the last time. There are certain things that government must do. Even as we are owing other categories of workers, Benue State University is around N600 million. They have been paid up to date, because of the importance we attach to education, especially Benue State University. We have more than 25,000 students on campus. And these are young people, we don’t want them roaming the states and begin to involve in several things. So this is the challenge that we have, and as a state we are working out ways. I have the approval of the State House of Assembly to borrow money, but I can’t borrow except there is an approval from the Federal Government. I know that many other states are not paying salaries as at when due, but my own case is peculiar, because the past administration raised the wage bill to a level that cannot be contained. The wage bill should take 30 percent of your income that is the ideal thing. The one that came the last time, we applied 80 percent even when the President said we should apply 50 percent. I applied 80 percent, but yet it is not enough. This is the challenge that we face, all my projects are suspended because of what is going on, we have declared state of emergency in payment of salaries, but one of the things that sustained me with the labour unions until recently was that; we had agreed more than a year ago that since this allocation is not enough to pay full salary at a

Today, the only reason I am having arrears of six months at the state level, and nine months at the local government level, is because of the short funds. When I came in, I inherited a wage bill of N8.2 billion. This excluded teachers on minimum wage. When we came in, we decided that teachers should not be having a different salary scale from other categories of workers. So we decided that they too should be paid minimum wage, and the minimum wage is equivalent to N8.5 billion

time, we combine two months and pay one month full salary. That is why we have six months arrears in the state level and nine months at the local government level. As regards security, we are on course and we have met with our Security Council and steps have been taken and that to make necessary improvements. Despite the challenges that we have faced, I think for me that is where I can drop the curtain. What do you think about the protest over happenings in the state as regard flood victims and why has it been difficult for your administration to offset arrears of salaries owed to workers? As regards the protest, it is under investigation. I have put up a team and I want the media to be part of it. The civil society is also represented. For now, we have not heard about any diversion. But initially, that was what we heard. Before I was sworn in, before I won the election, my predecessor granted an interview to Leadership newspaper where he lamented the mistake he made by raising the wage bill. It has been a challenge and for me I thought that the economy will improve. The truth of the matter is, with the inflation, what people are collecting now is not enough. The challenge is just the settling of these salaries. We are doing this biometrics and these processes and we have come to discover that people find their ways because it is the same human beings that control these computers. We discovered some leakages like additional ghost workers and those who have retired but still receive salaries. But I believe that at the end of this exercise, we will know what we have to do. If there is any creative way that we can use to get out of this corner, let them show me. Salary must be paid, so that people can eat. Salary payment is a priority. Like I said, about 21 local governments were affected. The other 19 local governments, we are also reaching out to them. We directed the chairman to take statistics of the damages that were caused. Some of the materials we got were building materials from NEMAR, we intend to distribute them. Cash is also coming and when we have a comprehensive data, we can determine what goes to where. We appeal to all the people to live together and also raise alarm if there is any mischievous person wanting to make trouble.

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Again, Afenifere throws support for restructuring ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure The Pan Yoruba socio political group, Afenifere, has again reiterated its call for the need to restructure the country in order for each region to develop its own resources. Rising from an emergency meeting in Akure, Afenifere said there was need for the Federal Government to listen to the agitations of restructuring of the country. Yinka Odunmakin, Publicity Secretary of Afenifere who read a communique after the meeting said the problem bedeviling the country could be resolved if it is restructured. Mr. Odunmakin stated that the group decided to throw its weight behind the restructuring of the country because it was convinced that each of the region will have equal opportunity to develop and taking advantage of another region. “We are convinced that re-

ODUMAKIN structuring Nigeria back to the federal structure as obtained at independence is an idea whose time has come and the Federal Government must do the need-

ful to ensure that it actualise it. “So, we want to say that our reason for calling for restructuring is that we want a society where no section of the country

would hold any advantage over another section. “Rather every section of the country will have equal opportunity to use their resources which we know that are abundant in Nigeria to develop at their own pace and develop their people and toe the develop paradigm as obtained in Nigeria before the 1966 coup. “This is what restructuring and true federalism is all about and therefore, we must pursue this and nobody should be talking about the advantages over another section of the country,” he said. The group, however, commended the South West government and all organisations in the region for their unanimous display in endorsing a common position on the restructuring summit held in Ibadan. Afenifere also condemned the Nigerian Military exercise in the South East code named ‘”Operation Python Dance” noting that its recent announcement that it will be rep-

licated in the South West would be resisted by the people. It asked the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari to be well guided by history hence the people of the country will see his government as run under a military regime. “The operation ostensibly they said is to confront the badoo menace. We stated as follows, the badoo gang has been decimated by the Nigeria Police and the OPC in the area where it occurred. “We think if the group resurge, it is the duty of the police to deal with it without causing tension, invasion and harassment as it happened in the South East during Operation Python Dance. “We insist that the military has no duty in going after badoo even if it comes back, we want the Federal Government to be careful at the spate at which they deploy solders all over the country,” the group said.

Be ambassadors for peace, NOIPolls boss tells Nigerians Patrick Okohue An appeal has gone out to Nigerians to imbibe a culture of peace in agitating for whatever bothers them and ensuring that the interest of the country is paramount in all they do at all times. Making the appeal in a press statement to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Peace, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NOIPolls, Dr. Bell Ihua, also charged constituted authorities to consider more strategic options in dealing with conflicts and violent extremism. Urging all Nigerians to work towards being peace ambassadors for the country, the NOIPolls boss said, “all Nigerians are encouraged to be ambassadors of peace. These options should generally include dialogue with emphasis on fostering unity in diversity. Government is also urged to take critical steps towards eradicating poverty and enable the environment for job creation. “This is because, from several poll, we have identified that two major factors often responsible for crime, extremism and insecurity are poverty and unemployment. If these two factors are tackled, particularly amongst the youth demographics, it would go a long way in ensuring sustainable peace and

development.” According to the organization, some findings from some of its past Polls on security and conflict in Nigeria highlighted the negative effects of terrorism, conflicts and insecurity on the populace. For instance, one of its polls on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), conducted in February 2015 in partnership with Social Welfare Network Initiative, revealed a rising number of IDPs in the country resulting from ‘Terrorist attacks’ (75 percent) in the North-East region (98 percent) and flooding (18 percent) in the North-Central (Markurdi). “Furthermore, the series of conflicts between farmers and herdsmen in the recent years have also led to the destruction of lives and properties. The Southern Kaduna crisis in December 2016 was another major conflict which had a negative impact on the lives of the Kaduna populace. Similarly, the struggle for an independent state by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), recently proscribed by the Federal Government as a terrorist group, has led to mass protests and killings in the South-East,” it noted They noted that the United Nations (UN) International Day of Peace which was observed worldwide on September 21st aimed to strengthen

the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples and also to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace all over the world. The theme for 2017 was “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All” and it honoured the spirit of TOGETHER, a global initiative that promotes respect,

safety and dignity for everyone forced to flee their homes and those leaving in search of a better life. This year, the International Day of Peace focused on engaging and mobilising people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. In the light of this, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, during this

year’s celebration stated that in time of insecurity, communities that look different become convenient scapegoats, “therefore people must resist cynical efforts to divide communities and portray neighbours as ‘the other’.” He added, “Together, let us stand up against bigotry and for human rights. Together, let us build bridges. Together, let us transform fear into hope.”

PLASIEC releases timetable for LG elections Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), has released the timetable for the much awaited 2018 Local Government Elections in the state. In a statement signed by PLASIEC Chairman, Fabian Ntung, the commission said, “The dates for the election have now been fixed for Saturday 17th February, 2018 and Runoff/Re-run (if any) will hold on Saturday 24th February, 2018.” A breakdown of the timetable however, shows that campaigns are to commence from Friday 29th September, 2017, while the conduct of party primaries by political parties are

NTUNG to hold from 13th-27th October, 2017. Our correspondent reports that the verification/screening of chairmanship candidates will hold from 13th-15th November, 2017, while the ver-

ification/screening of councillorship candidates has been slated for 16th-20th November, 2017 and the end to all forms of electioneering campaign is slated for Friday 16th February, 2018.

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Much ado about Buhari’s speech and rodents invasion of office

resident Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja House in London on 19 August for Nigeria after a 104-day medical vacation. On arrival, all nooks and crannies of the country were lighted up in euphoria. Pirouetting and funfair particularly at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and All Progressives Congress, APC-controlled states were massive. His arrival irrefutably changed the moods and created unusual cavalcades right from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to the Presidential Villa akin to where Nigeria successfully dared Argentina or Brazil in a WorldCup competition. Indeed, it was a heroic welcome to the President. Unfortunately, no sooner had the President concluded his national address as scheduled than people started the raucous attacks simultaneously as robots fighting over nothing, fumingly misconstruing every lines to either a blunder, gaucherie or misused opportunity. The truth is that President Buhari’s return disappointed many malicious deceptions, how much more resumption. Interestingly, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo since inauguration has been the chairman of the economic team of the administration which indicates that if President Buhari didn’t embark on the medical vacation, the same policies Professor Osinbajo continued with as the Acting President would have been in progress. Emphatically, the presidential address was principally designed for gratitude to the people over prayers, inspirations and love extended to him while out of the country. Overwhelmingly, the President didn’t mince words to state that while in London, he was following events at home. In-

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ecently, there has been a spate of Nigerian political leaders given speeches at Chatham House in the

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UK. This last Wednesday, the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Nnia Nwodo, gave a lecture there on the restructuring of Nigeria. The audience was largely made up of Nigerians living in the UK. Indeed, the occasion was chaired by a Nigerian, the Editor of African Business Magazine, Lanre Akinola. The Thursday before, Chatham House had hosted another prominent Nigerian in the person of the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir ElRufai, who also gave a lecture on the same topic, the restructuring of Nigeria. It would be recalled that in 2015, the then candidate for the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, faced protest from people who

were opposed to his candidacy, when he gave a speech at the same Chatham House. According to its website, Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, is an independent policy institute based in London. Asides politicians, it has hosted various prominent Nigerians including Mairo Mandara of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Seun Onigbinde of BudgIT, among many others. One would think for an issue as serious as how to restructure Nigeria and reposition it for true progress, especially during this period of mass discontent and in the face of threats of secession and insurgency, the venue of any debate or lecture would be in Nigeria itself. Why do our leaders seek validation in foreign places and not at home? There are similar institutes here in Nigeria such as the Yar’Adua Institute in Abuja, and The Platform in Lagos. Why not make such

speeches there where Nigerians who live in Nigeria and are therefore directly affected by our leaders’ policies (or lack therefore) can benefit from their perceived wisdom? Speaking on wisdom, why is it that it is only when they speak abroad that our leaders suddenly have big ideas and even bigger notions on how to solve the nation’s problems? The irony of all of this is that inasmuch as Nigerian and other African leaders continue to pander to the West seeking validation for their mishaps, the West and its media’s views of our leaders remain uncompromising. Our leaders are often portrayed as corrupt despots not only in the mainstream Western press, but also in their movies. On the other hand, we for whom their actions count most are often treated with derision not just by the way they tend to overlook our contributions and views on

important issues on topics as important as how to restructure our country for everyone’s progress, but also how they choose to portray us to the West. Remember when Buhari said Nigerians are fantastically corrupt? He said it in London. How do statements like this improve the image of the country he has sworn to serve, or even his own image as leader loyal to his people and with their best interests at heart? Why do we insist on continuing in this colonial mentality of pleasing our former masters at the detriment of our own people? To restructure Nigeria, we do not need long speech or lectures in foreign lands. What we need are better, patriotic and self-sacrificing leaders with clear focus and a sound idea of those for whom their actions matter. Like we say in Nigeria, who Chatham House help? Fidelis is the Chairman of Daily Times of Nigeria.

Recession: Not yet uhuru for Nigeria

Edward Nnachi

he National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest overview of Nigeria’s economy between April and June 2017 has shown that the economy recorded a 0.55 percent positive productivity growth rate during the quarter and that Nigeria has exited from the recession it slipped into in the first quarter of 2016. Many Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief that the worst was over for the country and its economy. Many others, especially those at the corridors of power were exhilarated by the news forgetting that it was not yet uhuru for the country as a mere 0.55% limp by Nigeria out of recession was not something to celebrate especially because it will take another quarter of positive and significant performance by the economy for the results to positively impact on the wellbeing of Nigerians.

As things are, the Nigerian economy is tied to the ups and downs in the oil market. Nigeria’s crude oil has stabilised at 2.2 million barrel per day. But, if Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decides to cut Nigeria’s oil production, or if there is a crash in the price of oil globally, or the militants in the Niger Delta decide to continue with their militarisation, thereby cutting the nation’s oil supply, the country could slip back into recession again. The implication for Nigeria is that until the country successfully diversifies its economy away from the volatile oil and gas, its productivity growth will continue to be tied to the unreliable oil and gas sector. Agriculture played a major part in the recovery of South Africa from recession whereas in Nigeria agricultural growth showed a downward trend for four consecutive quarters since Q3 2016 when the sector grew by 4.54% to 4.03%, 3.39% and 3.01% by the second quarter of 2017.

Apart from oil and gas, the country must aggressively develop its agriculture so that it can wake up and take its rightful place in the economy. While the country should retain peasant agriculture, it must be noted that peasant farming is anachronistic and can never propel agriculture to greater heights. Therefore, the government at the state and federal levels must rapidly develop a new corps of large scale farmers who could aggressively propel agribusiness to greater heights. Also, the manufacturing sector, especially the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) must be encouraged to grow so that they can employ more people and keep the economy vibrant. They must have access to loans at affordable rates. The rates of interest on bank loans in the country are too choking for businesses to survive. That is why many banks are recording huge unpaid loans. Then, there must be stable exchange rate that will enable businesses and others who

need to import machineries, spare parts and necessary raw materials to plan ahead. An unstable exchange rate leads to chaos in the economy and such instability breeds rent seeking and sharp practices by sellers of foreign exchange whether in the banks or at the Bureaus de Change across the country. Above all, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance must ensure that both inflation and interest rates are brought down. The duo of high interest rates and high inflation must be adequately tamed so that industrial production can increase across the economy, prices of goods, particularly food items and agribusiness raw materials can rapidly come down and the economy can be stimulated again. Nnachi is a member of the Editorial Board at The Daily Times Newspaper and can be reached via nnachieddyugbor@gmail. com

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Buhari’s semi-final speech

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My countrymen and women, every new government inherits problems. Ours was no different. But what Nigerians want are quick solutions, quick solutions not a recitation of the problems inherited.” – President Muhammadu Buhari, October 1, 2015

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I hope Buhari’s speech on Sunday does not make any fresh promise to probe or audit anything. Any such pledge would make it a mocking speech, except he tells us what happened to the audits he promised two years ago, and also the outcome of the more recent probe of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the former Director of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke.

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After Sunday’s Independence Day speech, President Muhammadu Buhari will have only one more Independence Day speech before his current term ends. It will be the third in his presidency, but it might well be his most important yet. It’s a speech that would be measured not by what he’s going to say, but by what he has done in the last two and a half years. On October 1, 2015, much of Buhari’s speech was on the war against Boko Haram. In keeping with his promise to make security a priority, he rallied the West African sub-region – and even members of the G-7 – against Boko Haram, putting the terrorists on the back foot only five months after taking office. He was confident that in spite of the infrequent but deadly attacks on soft targets, the war would be won by December of that year. We believed him, not because he said so, but because for the first time in years, monies and supplies to troops in the frontline were no longer being diverted. Soon, the results were showing as lost territories were being reclaimed. New areas of security concern – kidnapping, violent gun crimes, armed robbery, deadly attacks by herdsmen and a flareup in ethnic tensions – are threatening to erode the gains made in the war on Boko Haram; but no honest assessment of Buhari’s record will deny that the Boko Haram snake has been severely scorched. Also, in his 2015 speech, Buhari spoke about the economy – another pillar of his government’s promise. “In addition to (sanitizing) NNPC,” he said, “I have ordered a complete audit of our other revenue generating agencies mainly CBN, FIRS, Customs, NCC, for better service delivery to the nation.” Except if rodents have eaten

Buhari the audit reports, I’m not aware that the words have left the page since the president made them two years ago. If the institutions have been audited as the president promised, what happened to the reports? Instead of the improvements that Buhari promised two years ago this week, allegations of nepotism in recruitment continue to dog a number of these institutions, while sweetheart deals are still rife. I hope Buhari’s speech on Sunday does not make any fresh promise to probe or audit anything. Any such pledge would make it a mocking speech, except he tells us what happened to the audits he promised two years ago, and also the outcome of the more recent probe of the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, and the former Director of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke. Last year, Buhari gave his longest Independence Day speech yet, longer by 1,280 words than his first as civilian President and certainly longer than his similar-day speech in October 1984 when he was military Head of State. I’m not sure that was a good sign. The Chairman of LEADERSHIP Group, Sam Nda-Isaiah, said one of the lasting management lessons he learnt from Pfizer was that speeches are longer when results are failing. Buhari may have been tempted to lengthen his speech to cover the government’s initial confused response to the economic recession, which has driven families and businesses to the depths of despair. But long speeches are not a substitute for bread and butter. A government that promised change, led by a man who has run for office four times, has to do more than offer excuses for why a few influential members of his government are not living change and the people are not feeling change. This time last year, the Presi-

dent laid out a fairly comprehensive plan to get the economy going again. Specifically, he said, “the country should be self-sufficient in (food) staples by 2019”, and highlighted power, road and rail construction as areas where his government would double efforts. It would be foolish to expect a bounty of agricultural harvest in one year, especially for a country whose current import bill for rice – just one staple – is currently $2 billion, and roughly the 1984 equivalent of the total value of import licenses issued by Buhari in his first coming for the importation of raw materials, machinery and spare parts put together. There’s considerable activity going on to make the country selfsufficient in rice production, for example. But beneath the façade and all the noise about locally produced and branded rice, players who are finding it difficult to compete against cheaper Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Brazilian brands are filing false claims about owning rice mills just to get on the gravy train of concessionary loans or foreign exchange from the government. Buhari’s speech last year mentioned improvement in power supply from the previous year by about 2,000 megawatts, thanks largely to the reduction in sabotage on the gas lines. But we’re losing steam again even without fresh attacks on the gas lines. Buhari can talk about power till the oceans run dry, if he does not do anything about the perennial problem of gas shortage, the dwindling power supply will worsen. Twelve of the major power plants that generate our electricity rely on gas. Unfortunately, NNPC and the Nigerian Gas Company are managing gas the typical government way: opaquely. They don’t care much and can’t be bothered, because let’s face it; it’s a government monopoly. Until the Bureau for Public En-

terprises is allowed to do its job and gas supply, which accounts for 80 per cent of the country’s power feed is transparently privatised, whatever Buhari says on Sunday about power should be taken with a kilowatt of salt. The president must find the courage to bury the demons in the power sector – up and down the value chain – starting with gas supply. His speech on Sunday would be incomplete without his anticorruption report card. It’s been the main point since 1984, when he warned that “the public service must abandon corruption, incompetence and the slow pace of executing programmes because the days of easy money and reckless spending are over.” His scorecard so far has been mixed. A combination of internal rebellion in the presidency, sabotage in the legislature and malicious obstruction in the judiciary, not to mention the President’s poor health, has significantly undermined the anti-corruption war. What Nigerians want on Sunday is not a long lecture of self-praise, but concrete steps by the President to put his house in order and show that he still has some fire left in him. And after the quit notice, the hate speeches and the python dance, it’s gratifying that Igbos living in the North will not need visas yet to visit Kaduna, which might have been the case from Sunday, October 1. As the President makes his last but one speech before his current term ends, Nigerians are watching to see not just what he says but how he would deal with genuine calls to restructure the country, a major item on his party’s agenda, which he abandoned – just as he abandoned his party – almost immediately after he was sworn in. Ishiekwene is the MD/EditorIn-Chief of The Interview magazine and board member of the Paris-based Global Editors Network

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Aftermath of earthquake in Mexico last week

NATURAL DISASTERS: Stakeholders propose science education as panacea Esther Taiwo

Recent serial hurricanes, floods and earthquakes as well as wild fires “terrorising” nations across the globe have sent stakeholders brainstorming on possible ways to pre-empt and control the natural onslaught. This was the focus at the 2017 School of Science Conference of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, (AOCOED), Ijanikin in Lagos last week. Delivering his keynote address at the conference tagged: Science Education: Panacea for Combating Global Economic Recession, Climate Change and Environmental Degradation, former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Prof Peter Okebukola, highlighted the need to priotise science education at all levels of educational institutions as the solution to all challenges confronting the world today. Describing the theme of the confab as apt, considering natural storms facing the world that are begging for answers which only science education can provide solutions, Okebukola said the National Bureau of Statistics

(NBS) confirmed that Nigeria has exited its worst economic recession in more than two decades, notching up growth of 0.55 per cent in the second quarter of 2017. “The NBS data showed that Nigeria’s economic recovery was driven by improved performance of oil, agriculture, manufacturing and trade sectors of the economy and without science education, none of these sectors would have performed enough to take the country of recession. “Science education leads to the production of competent human resources for these sectors. Without science education, there will be no production of quality teachers to train the petroleum engineers and other technical expertise who drive the oil sector. Without science education, we will be short of agriculturists and will severely lack personnel to drive the manufacturing and trade sectors,” the Prof said. Okebukola also noted that science education plays a major role in climate change as it was science education that produced the scientists who drew global attention to the phenomenon of climate change, its causes and effects. In addition, he said, “Sci-

ence education plays a key role in educating the citizenry about the dangers of environmental degradation and the need to take preventive and remedial action.” Barriers The former NUC Secretary itemised barriers in the teaching and learning of science to include the notion that science as a subject is difficult to learn, which becomes an issue when students are to make choices. The Prof also pointed out that readiness, motivation, cognitive preference orientation and general attitude to work are some attributes of the learner that pose barriers to meaningful learning of science. “Other factors include e science laboratories in our schools which are far from equipped for meaningful science teaching and learning,” he said. On the way forward for science education, The academician suggested that the basic science curriculum is well intentioned, but is spawned too much around traditional science concepts rather on process skills. He tasked parents to provide opportunities for their children and wards to revise their science lessons and encourage them to carry out

projects that are science and technology related. “Teachers should be trained and facilitated to make a 180-degree switch from chalkboard science to hands-on science. The typical science classroom in Nigeria should move from being rhetoric of conclusions to one of investigation, problem solving and experimentation. Teachers should tailor science instruction to contemporary taste of learners. Use of technology to deliver instruction in science should be accorded greater focus by teachers.” Prof Okebukola then tasked governments to pay greater attention to the establishment and enforcement of minimum standards for science and technology education, some of which could be unique to the Nigerian setting, yet contextually relevant as well as a major rethinking of science teachers education programmes that will lay emphasis on quality of content and not quantity. Lead paper presenter, Prof Mrs Kehinde Olayinka from the University of Lagos said a good science education programme is expected to achieve an appreciable national development. She

added that there is need to review the teaching methods used in science education by carrying out relevant local research and use the findings as it is done in developed countries. In her welcome address, the Dean, School of Science AOCOED, Dr (Mrs) Olukemi Odumosu said the conference is looking at a very important theme which cannot come at a better time than now as the world is facing the biggest environmental challenge of this generation. “No matter what we are passionate about, it will be affected by climate change; our environment has changed the balance of our planet. These days people talk about ozone layer depletion, global warming, water pollution, waste disposal, there is need to be cautious about our environment if we must live long”, she said. In his own presentation, General Manager of Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Adebola Shabi said the heritage of science education from great scientists cannot be exhausted considering the need for science education in making environmental action less cumbersome and more productive.

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Four weeks paid paternity leave for men in Nigeria? Hurray! God’s Covenant Snr Take a bow, folks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is actually demanding for four weeks “paid paternity leave” for men in Nigeria! The world children’s body on Tuesday recommended six months paid maternity leave and four weeks paid paternity leave to ensure healthy development of young children. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, disclosed this at the National Early Childhood Development conference (ECD) in Abuja with the theme; “Investing early in Nigerian children”. Fall also recommended two years pre-primary education, and added that the policies will afford parents time and resources needed to support their young children’s healthy development. “Nigeria currently has three months paid maternity leave, only one year free pre-education, but no paternity leave.” The representative emphasised that based on the 2016 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, the key indicators of child development remain low in ally. Early childhood education “Only about 40 per cent of children within the ages of 36 to 59 months are attending an organised early childhood education programme, while more than 31 per cent of children under the age of five are moderately and severely underweight,” Fall said and made reference to the Lancet series 2016 which shows that early childhood education programme is a foundation for health, productivity, learning and social cohesion. Fall went further: “This conference is aimed at creating awareness on the meaning and importance of the early years

of a child from conception to five years in early childhood nutrition, education and development. “Nigeria is putting its children at risk of underdevelopment both physically and mentally because critical national policies are not providing an adequate foundation for their growth. During the first one year of a child’s life, the brain

grows rapidly. “Providing good nutrition, loving care and appropriate play provide solid foundation for child’s learning and eventual contribution to economic and social growth.” Fall emphasised that early childhood development which includes physical and cognitive support, has a strategic place in the achievement of the Sus-

tainable Development Goals (SDGS). “Investing in ECD includes services to support caregivers, quality pre-primary education and good nutrition; these will help to secure healthy and productive future generations in Nigeria. “Supporting exclusive breastfeeding, having good ECD policies in place will help to im-

prove the overall health of a child, enable parents and care givers to be more responsive to children’s needs and provide greater safety and security,” Fall concluded. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the highlight of the conference was the inauguration of UNICEF report on Early Moments Matter for Early Child.

ries out there just waiting to be told. The Quramo Writers’ Prize is meant to find them and present them to the world.

They are important because of our collective identity, the sense of history they convey, because our stories are who we are.

Taking place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on the Monday, 2nd of October, 2017, The Quramo Writers’ Prize will be well attended by connoisseurs of the arts, renowned writers, writing enthusiasts, and socialites. The major prize will be a publishing deal for winners of the competition including cash prizes and other incentives. The Quramo Writers’ Prize had hundreds of entries, judged by 6 trusted literary pundits, and endorsed by literary professionals. With an estimated 65,000,000 citizens scattered among over 250 ethnic groups, there are many sto-

The Quramo Writers’ Prize: A literary milestone

The reading culture in Nigeria is at an all-time low and in need of a boost. Creating a competition that draws out new writers will mean new, diverse stories to read. Nigeria needs one voice now more than ever. The Quramo Writers’ Prize award event is organized to seek out fresh new voices from within our society to tell the stories that could uplift us in our own language. The event aimed at rewarding first time writers in both children (under 16) and adult categories will bring together the best hands in the literary

world, and stakeholders of the arts. The Quramo Writers’ Prize is set to encourage the inclination, habit, discipline, and art of telling these stories.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

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CORRECTION OF NAME

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FAITH COMMUNITY CHILDREN ‘S HOME AWKA

GRACE AINA FOUNDATION

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

NAME OF TRUSTEES: 1) OLUWADEMILADE ADEDEJI 2) ADERIBIGBE ADEDEJI 3) ABIOLA ADEDEJI

TRUSTEES (1) IBEZIM ALEXANDER CHIBUZO - CHAIRMAN (2) IBEZIM MARTHA CHIOMA. (3)NEBOLISA IJEOMA FELICIA

TRUSTEES: 1. AINA GRACE TAYO 2. AKINLAWON OYEKANMI JULIUS:

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CATER FOR ORPHAN AND LESS PRIVILEGE CHILDREN IN OUR SOCIETY.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO CARRY ON CHARITY WORKS. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ENUGU INDIGENOUS ELECTRICAL DEALERS ASSOCIATION, ALABA

CHRIST GOSPEL WITNESS CHURCH (CAC/IT/NO. 3419)

BANDELE FALEGAN FOUNDATION

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

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. AJIBO CHRISTIAN CHUKWUKA -CHAIRMAN 2. NNADI MELITUS OKELUE -SECRETARY 3. NNAMANI OKECHUKWU NWODO 4. NWEKE BENJAMIN ONWUZURUIKE 5. ORURUO BISHOP EDMUND 6. OKAFOR CHARLES CHUKA 7. UKWUEZE EMMANUEL OKWUCHUKWU 8. OKWOR PATRICK ORIERINHMANI 9. EBEAGU VICTOR CHIGBO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST MEMBERS 2. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS 3. TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: REMS EZEANI 08035677459 SOLICITOR

OLD TRUSTEES ALL REMOVED 1. APOSTLE JACOB OLADELE SHOWEMIMO 2. EMMANUEL OMOLAJA OMOTESO 3. EBENEZER OLUFIDIPO OSUNJIMI 4. ALBERT OLUSEGUN KAYODE 5. GABRIEL ADEKOYEJO AKONI 6. OBAJI ADEKUNLLE NEW TRUSTEES: ALL APPOINTED 1. APOSTLE JOHNSON AYINLA KEHINDE -CHAIRMAN/GO 2. PASTOR FESTUS FOLORUNSHO SORINMADE -VICE CHAIRMAN/AGO 3. PASTOR EMMANUEL OLUSANJO EWEDAIRO -SECRETARY 4. PASTOR BAYO OGUNDELE –MEMBER 5. PASTOR EBENEZER ALAMU ADEBAYO -MEMBER 6. PASTOR TITUS BOLA ADEDOKUN -MEMBER 7. PASTOR JULIUS OLUJINMI ADEOYE -MEMBER 8. PASTOR OLUBODE ADENEKAN -MEMBER 9. PASTOR HEZEKIAH GBADEBO DOPAMU -MEMBER 10. PASTOR SAMSON OLATUNJI AYOADE -MEMBER AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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SANCTUARY OF PRAYER AND DELIVERANCE INTERNATIONAL

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ON THE 03/04/2014 AT 1355HRS, ONE OKWUDILI CHRIS UZOKA ‘M’ OF B 30 FLAT 1, APO LEGISLATIVE QUARTERS ABUJA, REPORTED THE LOSS OF OFFER OF STATUTORY RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY BEARING OKWUDILI CHRIS UZOKA IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 570 OF ABOUT 1200SQM, LOCATED AT CADASTRAL ZONE C14 OF PYAKASA FCT WITH FILE NO. AN20078 DATED 04/04/2007. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT PROVE ABORTIVE. IF FOUND CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE STATION.

TWINS WITHOUT BORDERS ORGANIZATION

MUIB CHARITY FOUNDATION

(PRESIDENT) (SECRETARY)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO LEVERAGE ON OUR UNIQUE IDENTIFY TO AFFECT THE LIVES OF PEOPLE THROUGH AWARENESS AND CAMPAIGN. (2) TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE TWINS AND MULTIPLES. (3) TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS AND CHILDREN. SIGN: SECRETARY 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

BIG BROTHERS FOOTBALL CLUB 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. ABIAH CLEMENT OSITA - CHAIRMAN 2. ELOKE NNADIKE BETRAN - SECRETARY 3. UMEADI ALOYSUS MADUKA 4. CHINEME NDUKAIFE 5. OBIWURU ELOCHUKWU ERNEST 6. NWAIBE CHIDI DAVID 7. EZEASOR OGOCHUKWU BASIL 8. ODINAKA CHIDI KINGSELY 9. ONUBIYI CHRISTIAN CHUKWUNENYE 10.NWOHIRI BENJAMIN UCHENNA AIMS 1. TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD AND BROTHERLY LOVE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING AMONG MEMBERS 2. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR PAUL OYEDOKUN 2. MRS LABAKE OYEDOKUN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO REACH OUT WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST, WINNING SOULS, TEACHING AND HEALING THROUGH DELIVERANCE, PRAYERS AND PROPHETIC MINISTRATION AS A WAY OF SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE AT HOME AND ABROAD. 2. TO TRAIN, RAISE AND ORDAIN AGGRESSIVE PRAYERFUL CHRISTIAN0 MINISTERS, PLANTING CHURCH BRANCHES THAT WILL PROVIDE SOUND MINISTRATION OF THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY 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: SIS BOSEDE AKINSOUN

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE. (1)SHEIK MUHAMMED IBRAHIM CHAIRMAN (2)ZAINAB MOHAMMED SECRETARY. AIM AND OBJECTIVES. TO PROMOTE ACQUISITION OF SKILLS AMONG THE YOUTHS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS PUBLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420,TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI LRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

GOD’S KINGDOM LOVE DELIVERANCE MINISTRY 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. PROPHET HILLARY ONAH JOHN - SENIOR PROPHET 2. PROPHETESS IVA HILLARY. JOHN - ASSISTANT SENIOR PROPHET 3. ATAISI ENEWAJI 4. DR PHILIMON IBRAHIM GORA 5. LINUS CHUKWU 6. KELVIN JOHN 7. JOSHUA DAUDA 8. PEPERTUAL ADAH JOHN. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO EMPOWER CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE IN NEED. 3. TO PROMOTE PEACE UNITY AND LOVE AMONGST BELIEVERS. 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: B.O ENEMAKU &CO ( ROYAL CITY ADVOCATES) 08033120518

TRUSTEES: 1. CHIEF OLUSEYE ADETUNMBI (CHAIRMAN) 2. DR ADEJORO FASANMADE (MEMBER) 3. OLUMIDE FALEGAN (MEMBER) – SECRETARY 4. ADEBOWALE OLURANTI AJAYI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ELI ADEWOLE FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. ADEWOLE OLANREWAJU 2. ADEWOLE KEHINDE

-CHAIRMAN -SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY. 2. TO CATER FOR THE NEEDY IN THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AKOLADE JAMIU 08052508679 SOLICITOR

INTEGRITY COURT RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ABUJA THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES 1. AHMED AYODELE ISHOLA -PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN, 2. OFFOR CHIKA. -SECRETARY, 3. BOLAJI KHALEEL ADEKUNLE 4. DAFE AKPEDEYE 5. MOHAMMED YUSUF 6. MAINA AISHA 7. BRIG-GENERAL PETER BAMIDELE ADEDAYO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF BONA-FIDE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, TO CO-ORDINATE SECURITY OF LIVES AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE ESTATE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR ROSE

GOLDEN GATE OF GOD CHAPEL WORLD WIDE 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. TRUSTEES ARE: 1) PST. EGBULA VICTOR CHINEDU................GENERAL OVERSEER 2) EGBULA CLETUS ALAGBAOSO -...........SECRETARY 3) IHEANACHOR MERCY ANAYOCHI..........TREASURER AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1) TAKING PEOPLE TO CHRIST THROUGH EVAGELISM 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

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PASTORS’ WIDOWS FOUNDATION

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SAMUEL BRIDGE FOUNDATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1) ESTHER ONYINYE OBASSEY 2) ANN CHINWENDU EKENEDILICHUKWU 3) JOHNNY-PRECIOUS OGBAH 4) AGATHA OGBAH ANYANWU

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL OSAZEE AHANOR - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. CHRISTIANA OGBOGU - SECRETARY

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CATER FOR ORPHANS AND PASTORS’ WIDOWS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF NIGERIAN YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION AND SKILLS ACQUISITION PROGRAMS 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

ISOKO PETROLEUM PRODUCT MARKETERS FORUM

MACULAR DEGENERATION AWARENESS INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1.UNLESSGOD EJUMEJOVWO - CHAIRMAN 2.WILLIAM OGEH 3.EL-NASSAR OGBO 4.ARUNO THEOPHILUS 5.CHIEF EMOEFE BENJAMIN 6.CHIEF OWONYE EDHERIGHO - SECRETARY

NAME OF TRUSTEES 1. EDOMOH FRIDAY 2. ACHOLO ERNEST ENEMA 3. EDOMOH STANLEY OJO - NUJA 4. ADEMU SUNDAY 5. ORIERE FRIDAY AGBONHESE 6. OJOCHENEMI GLORIA 7. ACHOLO REUBEN 8. OKWUTE SUNDAY EKOJOKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 2. TO WIN SOULS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: ATULE ENEDOMOH & CO (OJ CHAMBERS) SUITE A20 GRAND IBRO HOTEL, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA. 08035884750

ISIALANGWA SOUTH YOUTH CONGRESS 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.

TRUSTEES 1. MR ADETILEWA MARQUES - CHAIRMAN / FOUNDER 2. DR (MRS) ANTHONIA AYISETU SOLANKE - SECRETARY 3. MR PETER AKINOLU MARQUES 4. MR DENZIL AMAGBE KENTEBE 5. DR CHRISTIAN ESIDOGHO AMIWERO

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IKE ANYATONWU 2. PRINCE CHINEDU UGBOAJA 3. BARR. CHIKWENDU KALU 4. DANNIE UBANI 5. ISRAEL AMANZE 6. PRINCE AGBARA 7. DARLINGTON NWOKOCHA 8. IZUWA NWOGU 9. IFEANYI ISIKAKU 10. NJOKU CHINATU

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.TO WORK TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISOKO LAND . 2.TO CARTER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

KISRA INSPIRE FOUNDATION

UNIQUE PRECIOUS CARE CHARITY FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.SHAFAATU BANI MUAZU - CHAIRMAN, 2. BARISTER MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI , 3. DCP MURI MURI , 4. IBRAHIM SHEHU GUSAU, 5. HABIBA TAFIDA ABDULLAHI - SECRETARY 6. YUSUF WAILI, 7. TAMUNOTONYE FESTUS-ABIBO.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. FLORENCE UMANA UMANA - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. ELIZABETH OLUKEMI IFON 3. MRS. MEDARA IME JAMES 4. DR. EMEM WILCOX WILLS - SECRETARY

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

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

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 TO CREATE AN AWARENESS OF MACULAR DEGENERATION THROUGH OUTREACH. 2. TO EDUCATE THE SOCIETY ON WAYS TO REDUCE THE MACULAR DEGENERATION. 3. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MIGHT ALREADY BE SUFFERING FROM MACULAR DEGENERATION. 4. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE ATTACHMENT OF VISUAL HEALTH THROUGH RESEARCH.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE GIRL CHILD EDUCATION AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT.

HOLY HOME HEAVEN CHURCH

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. PRECARE WILL FOCUS MAINLY ON FAMILIES, DESOLATES ORPHANS AND WIDOWS TO ADDRESS POVERTY IN AKWA IBOM STATE AND NIGERIA. ANY OBJECTION TO THE 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.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION. 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. LOUIS UDO ITIBA

THE OASIS EMPOWERMENT & ADVOCACY FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: (1) MR. ADEMOLA ALBERT FASUBAA (CHAIRMAN) (2) MR. OLUSOJI ADEWALE EHINLANWO (SECRETARY) (3) PASTOR AFOLABI OGUNTOKUN (4) MS ABIOLA WAKO (5) MR. KUNLE GOODLUCK THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION ARE: (1) CHILDREN’S RIGHTS ADVOCACY. (2) DISABLE PEOPLE’S RIGHTS ADVOCACY. (3) TOTAL WELLBEING ADVOCACY (4) WOMEN’S RIGHTS ADVOCACY (5) SAFE HOUSE/ REFUGE. (6) TRAINING FOR LIFE /SKILL ACQUISITION CENTRE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: MRS. FLORENCE UMANA UMANA CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE ANJOUS-ZYGMUNT FOUNDATION

WORSHIPLIFE KINGDOM ASSEMBLY

GIRLS AID INITIATIVE NIGERIA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA FOR THE APPOINTED AND RETAINED OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART C OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990. TRUSTEES 1) MRS. OLAMIDE LANDE (RETAINED) 2) MRS. GRACE ORITSEJOLOMI ANJOUS (NEWLY ELECTED) AIM AND OBJECTIVE REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPOINTMENT AND RETAINED 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.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORMED THAT THE ABOVE MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PST. AKENZUA IDEMUDIA 2. PST. AKENZUA EKAN 3. AKENZUA BLESSING UWA IDEMUDIA 4. PST. DAVID UDEAGHA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2) WINNING SOULS THROUGH EVANGELICAL MISSIONS AND PROGRAMMES AND PREPARING THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 3) TO ESTABLISH A SEED OF LOVE THAT WILL PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING RESULTING TO PEACE AND UNITY AMONG MEN AND BRETHREN. ANY OBJECTION(S) TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ALUMNI ENDOWMENT

CENTRE FOR HUMAN HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT IT/NO/23538

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVENAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY ( C T C ) OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990, WHICH GOT MISSING AND ALL EFFORT TO TRACE THE SAME CERTIFICATE PROVED ABORTIVE.

TRUSTEES 1. ADEBAYO ADEYINKA. _ CHAIRMAN 2. OLATUNDE AJAYI-OPE. - SECRETARY 3. SOLA KOLAWOLE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST AND PROMOTE UNITY AMONG MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR BOLUWAJI JOHN

ANY OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. FRED IKENNA EZEH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED 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. SOOKO DEMOLA BALOGUN 2. SURV. OLUMIDE OMOTOSO 3. PRINCE OLUWATOYIN ADEBIYI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR ALL-ROUND DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF YOUNG GIRLS IN NIGERIA THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION AND MENTORING. 2. TO ENGAGE IN CONSTRUCTIVE ENGAGEMENTS AIMED AT ENABLING THE GIRL-CHILD BECOME RESOURCEFUL AND A ROUNDED WOMAN IN FUTURE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED BY: OLORI OMOTOLA BALOGUN.

XAN’S SHARE THE BLESSINGS FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1,XAN BURNOM (CEO) 2,FUTURE BURNOM 3,ANAWO ISAIAH(SECRETARY) 4,ASOGWA SAMSON CHUKWUEBUKA 5,ONYEMAECHI MARTIN UDOH 6,IGBOKWE IFEANYI ERNEST MARIO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1,TO ELIMINATE THE SCOURGE OF HUNGER AND STARVATION IN AFRICA 2,TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN 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 ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

24 Public Notice NAOMI COMMUNITY HEALTH ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990 NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. MRS. IJIDALE – OLADAPO OPEYEMI MOJI - PRESIDENT 2. MRS. BADMUS – JINADU TOYIN MORIIKE - TREASURER 3. MISS. OLABISIS IBUKUN BOLUWATIFE - SECRETARY

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THE KING OF LOVE ASSEMBLY

HEARTBEAT AFRICA INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1 OF 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR OBOMATE IGBIKIALABO - CHAIRMAN 2. OGAN ELIZABETH - SECRETARY 3. BLANKSON AMPIM GOGO

NAMES OF TRUSTEES 1. ONILARI BABSY BABATUNDE - PRESIDENT 2. ADENIRAN ADEKUNLE PAUL - SECRETARY 3. ADEDEJI BOLANLE EFEMENA 4. OLAJIDE SHOBANKE OLUYEMI

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN OTHER TO ABSOLUTELY ERADICATE MATERNAL MORTALITY RATE IN THE COUNTRY.

Aim and Objective: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE ENDS OF THE WOULD.

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI 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, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJAWITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES PROPAGATING AFRICAN FAMILY VALUES AS THE BASIS FOR TRUE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE CHOSEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

TWO AND TWO LEGACY FOUNDATION

ANIOMA GEORGIA EMPOWERMENT 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. PASTOR OLADIPO OLUFUNSO ADELUGBA 2. PASTOR OLUWAFEMI OGUNMODEDE. 3. MRS MORENIKE OLUROPO FALAKI.

TRUSTEES: 1. ONIDARAFUNMI WILLIAM ADEGOKE DANIEL. - CHAIRMAN 2. ONIDARAFUNMI SAMUEL BEZALEEL 3. ONIDARAFUNMI IFEOMA AGNES (MRS) - SECRETARY 4. ONIDARAFUNMI OLUWATOBI EMANUELA

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

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED

SIGNED:- SECRETARY

COMMUNITY ACTION THROUGH SPORTS FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. AGBOOLA DABIRI MR 2. OMOTOKE SADIQ MRS 3. OMOFELA OLATOYE MRS AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PROMOTE SPORTS , WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

EMIRATE KINGS CLUB 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 1. MR. UGOCHUKWU SAM CHIDIEBELE ( CHAIRMAN ) 2. MR. UDOH NNAMDI 3. MR. OYEKA CHINEDU 4. ENGR. OSITA UMEH 5. MR UZOUKWU UCHECHUKWU 6. BARR. JOHN NWOKONOBI ( SECRETARY ) 7. MR. EBULUE UCHE 8. CHIEF OFILI DAN CHUKA 9. MR. HARRISON MBACHU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. FOR FITNESS OF THE BODY AND SPORTING EVENTS 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: BARRISTER K. IBIKUNLE 08034467111

ACE TRINITY CLUB

SIGNED: NNENNA UKPAI IRO 08032773398

UGBOKOLO HERITAGE CARNIVAL INITIATIVE

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. JEREMIAH CELESTINE 2. OSAZE OSAGHE 3. EMMANUEL ATULUKU 4. GABRIEL NWABUEZE 5. FRED ALEGBE 6. LUCKY DELETE 7. UWHERE SOLOMON 8. OLIVER ONYIBE

TRUSTEES: 1. ABAH CHRISTIAN OCHE 2. ABAH CONFIDENCE ABAH 3. INNOCENT ABAH 4. ELIZABETH ABAH

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND INTEREST OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE UGBOKOLO CULTURAL HERITAGE 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ANGELS OF LIBERTY FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1- HARUNA SULEIMAN UMAR (CHAIRMAN) 2- MUBARAK SAMI OYELEKE(SECRETARY) 3- ISYAKU ABDULKADIR ADA’AVA 4- NAME: SULAIMAN MUSA MOHAMMED 5- HAJARA UMAR SULEIMAN 6- UMAR ABDULRAHMAN AIMS AND OBJECTIVES A CHARITY ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO PROVIDE BASIC AMENITIES FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWER THE YOUTHS. 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 FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

REHOBOTH 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. NAME OF TRUSTEES : 1. DR CHARLES OSEJI 2. CHIEF SAM OLELEH 3. DR VICTOR UBANI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS. 2. TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ABILITIES. 3. TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIGENT INDIGENES OF ANIOMA COMMUNITY. 4. TO ENGAGE IN CHARITY OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS 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: UGOH AGUGAM ESQ

THE PINK OAK CANCER TRUST 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 TRUSTEE ARE 1 MR. AFOLABI TAJUDEEN ADEOLA OFR,MNI~ CHAIRMAN 2 PROF.FRANCIS ABAYOMI DUROSINMI~ETTI OFR. 3 PROF. IFEOMA JOY OKOYE 4 CHIEF. CHIDINMA EDITH UWAJUMOGU 5 MR. RUNCIE CHIKERUBA WILSON CHIDEBE 6 DR. ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED BELLO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 PROVIDE A POOL OF PROSPETIVE FUNDS FOR STANDARD CARE AND TREATMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS 2. DRIVE AFFORDABILITY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO OPTIMAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CANCER 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

EXPLORE AFRICA FOUNDATION THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). NNADI ERNEST - PRESIDENT 2) BEKOM-ABANG JOYCE NJUARE - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO FOSTER PEACE, LOVE, UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG MEMBERS II). TO CATER FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

HARMONY’16 SOCIAL CLUB

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. OMOREGBE SYLVESTER OSAZEE 2. DANIEL EDIONSERI OSAHON EMMANUEL

TRUSTEES: 1. AYANTOYE ADEKUNLE ADELANA 2. IDOWU BUKOLA BANKOLE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL INTERESTS OF MEMBERS

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Public Notice

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, September 29, 2017

ADDITION OF NAME That on my Bank Account Documents, my name appears as ONYEKA NWIKWU. That I wish to add VINCENT to my existing name. That henceforth, I now wish to be known, called and addressed as ONYEKA NWIKWU VINCENT. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That on my BVN and other documents, my names appear as ADEBIYI GRACE OLUBUKOLA AYOOLA, while on my other documents, it appears as ADEBIYI GRACE OLUBUKOLA. That I am the one bearing both names as above. That I now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEBIYI GRACE OLUBUKOLA AYOOLA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

RACHEAL OLUREMI AJAYI I, formerly known and addressed as RACHEAL OLUREMI ADEBOYEJO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as RACHEAL OLUREMI AJAYI. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as NNORUKA CHIOMA UZOCHUKWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ORAKWE CHIOMA UZOCHUKWU. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES/DATE OF BIRTH

OLOYEDE AYOBANBO ABOSEDE

I formerly known called and addressed as Bankole Ayobanbo. Now wish to be known called and addressed as Oloyede Ayobanbo Abosede. Former documents remain valid. General public and authority concern please take note. AJIBODE, DEBORAH IFEOLUWA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEOYE DEBORAH OLUWASEYI, now wish to be known and addressed as AJIBODE, DEBORAH IFEOLUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

BODE OLAYINKA DANIEL

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IBRAHIM ABDULLAHI NGASKIE

That on my BVN, my name appears as PATIENCE MICHAEL UDOM, with date of birth as 19th day of March, 1983, while on other documents, it appears as PATIENCE UDOM MICHAEL. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That all documents bearing these names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

PULIFE TERESA UKAMAKA I formerly known called and addressed as ATTAH TERESA UKAMAKA. Now wish to be known called and addressed as PULIFE TERESA UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public and authority concern please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RAHMATULLAH ABDULSSALAM, now wish to be known, called and addressed as RAHMATULLAH ABDULSSALAM OYEBAMIJI due to change in my marital status. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. ORAKWE CHIOMA UZOCHUKWU

That on my BVN, my name appears as HELEN NSIKAK KENNETH, with date of birth as 16th day of August, 1986, while on other documents, it appears as HELEN KENNETH AKPAN. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That all documents bearing these names are mine and remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. MR. JAMES ALAGBE BENSON

I formerly known called and addressed as MR. ALAGBE BENSON NUNAYON. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MR. JAMES ALAGBE BENSON. All former documents remain valid. General public and authority concern please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as PEACE CHIKA ONYEGBULE-EZE (on my BVN) and PEACE CHIKODI ONYEGBULE-EZE (on my Bank Account), now wish to be known, called and addressed as PEACE CHIKODI ONYEGBULE-EZE. That I was born on the 10th day of October, 1971. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

OLATUNDUN JUNAID DADA I, formerly known and addressed as LOLA MARTINS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLATUNDUN JUNAID DADA. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AKPAN AGNES FRANCIS

I, formerly known and addressed as AGNES NSE GABRIEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKPAN AGNES FRANCIS. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. IDOWU SUNDAY HAKEEM

I, formerly known and addressed as KAJOMARIN IDOWU SUNDAY, now wish to be known and addressed as IDOWU SUNDAY HAKEEM That my date of birth is 27-12-1975. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. OREKOYA OLUMIDE GBOLAHAN

CHANGE OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH That I was formerly known and addressed as SIMON BENJAMIN ONYEKACHI, with a wrong date of birth as 2nd day of June, 1990, now wish to be known, called and addressed as SIMON BENJAMIN with correct date of birth as 2nd day of February, 1992. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note MRS. ONYEDIKACHI PATIENCE KALU

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

On my bank documents, my name was wrongly written as ADAMU MOHAMMED instead of ADUM MOHAMMED GULUMBA. also my date of birth was wrongly written as 4th day of January, 1974 while on my voter’s card, my date of birth was wrongly written as 4th day of January, 1976 instead of 1 day of April, 1976. That my correct name is ADUM MOHAMMED GULUMBA and my correct date of birth is 1 day of April 1976. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

JAMES NELSON OGAGBOR

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALIE-KALU PATIENCE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ONYEDIKACHI PATIENCE KALU. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ROWLAND NWAKOYE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as JAMES NELSON OGAGBOR. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

AKPAN FRANCIS

CORRECTION OF NAMES ON BVN That my names are AFOLABI ISMAIL OLAKUNLE and OGBARA RAFIU AJIBOLA. That on my Access Bank Account and BVN, I used AFOLABI ISMAIL OLAKUNLE. That on my GTBank Account, I used OGBARA RAFIU AJIBOLA. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That my GTBank Account should reflect AFOLABI ISMAIL OLAKUNLE which is my correct name. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NSE GABRIEL, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AKPAN FRANCIS. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. MRS.ALICE ADELEYE ARIYO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS.ALICE ADELEYE OYEDEMI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS.ALICE ADELEYE ARIYO That my date of birth is 18-10-1957. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS.OSAKWE OKHUOMO EVAKHOMO

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS.UNUIGBOJE OKHUOMO EVAKHOMO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OSAKWE OKHUOMO EVAKHOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLANIYAN AYOBAMI ENITAN, Now wish to be known and addressed as OLADEJO AYOBAMI ENITAN. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

FUNMILAYO FELICIA JOSEPH

IKHENEBOME UCHA OKORO

I, formerly known and addressed as BOYIJO OLUMIDE JOHN, Now wish to be known and addressed as OREKOYA OLUMIDE GBOLAHAN. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as FUNMILAYO FELICIA OGUNDIPE, Now wish to be known and addressed as FUNMILAYO FELICIA JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as KALU UCHA OKORO, Now wish to be known and addressed as IKHENEBOME UCHA OKORO. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

MRS EJIOFOR (EZE) MILLICENT ONYINYE

MRS OKEKE NWANNEKA OLIVIA

CHIGBO-ADIGWE FELICIA NGOZI

ANAEZICHUKWU ELIZABETH ADAOGENWA

NGEZE CHIGOZIE CHARLES

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE MILLICENT ONYINYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EJIOFOR (EZE) MILLICENT ONYINYE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWEKE NWANNEKA OLIVIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKEKE NWANNEKA OLIVIA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADIGWE FELICIA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHIGBOADIGWE FELICIA NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. First Banks and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ANEKE ELIZABETH ADAOGENWA, now wish to be known and addressed as ANAEZICHUKWU ELIZABETH ADAOGENWA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I formerly known as ONWUHAM CHIGOZIE CHARLES, now wish to be called and address as NGEZE CHIGOZIE CHARLES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

AGWU AGATHA ADAOBI NKEIRUKA

OKOLO CHINEDU AUGUSTINE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that NWAKE OKOLO MOSES and NWAKE MOSES refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as NWAKE OKOLO MOSES. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. CHANGE OF NAME / CORRECTED DATE OF BIRTH

I formerly known as ALI GEORGES wish to be known and addressed as ALI KOMLAN and corrected date of birth is 10-05-1988. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OTTI WILFRED

I formerly known as LAWRENCE WILFRED wish to be known and addressed as OTTI WILFRED .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ABDULAHI IBRAHIM ADAMU

I formerly known as KABIR ADAMU wish to be known and addressed as ABDULAHI IBRAHIM ADAMU . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to certify and confirm that EDE APPOLONIA ADA is one and the same person as EDE ADAEDEH APPOLONIA. All former documents remain valid. Enugu LGA, Banks and General public take note.

CHARLES KELECHI IWUANYANWU

I formerly known as CHARLES IWU wish to be known and addressed as CHARLES KELECHI IWUANYANWU .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OTTI NKECHI I formerly known as UDENWE NKECHI wish to be known and addressed as OTTI NKECHI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ADESUYI MOSES MUYIWA GBOLAHAN

I formerly known as ADESUYI MOSES GBOLAHAN wish to be known and addressed as ADESUYI MOSES MUYIWA GBOLAHAN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OLADEJO AYOBAMI ENITAN

PEACE CHIKODI ONYEGBULE-EZE

I, formerly known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA OLUWASEUN FUNMI ADEJOKE, Now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ OLUWASEUN ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as RASAQ OLAYEMI DANIEL, Now wish to be known and addressed as BODE OLAYINKA DANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

AZEEZ OLUWASEUN ADEJOKE

RAHMATULLAH ABDULSSALAM OYEBAMIJI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that ILODIGWE SHULAMMITE CHINYERE and ILODIGWE SHULAMITE CHINYERE refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKOYE SHULAMMITE CHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. Banks General public take note.

NICHOLAS HARRY UDOM I formerly known as LAWRENCE UDOH CHRISTOPHER wish to be known and addressed as NICHOLAS HARRY UDOM .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHUKWU AGATHA ADAOBI, now wish to be known and addressed as AGWU AGATHA ADAOBI NKEIRUKA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOLO CHINEDU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKOLO CHINEDU AUGUSTINE. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS OKAGU BLESSING CHIDINMA

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

THE GREEN GENERATION SUSTAINABLE SUPPORT INITIATIVE The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1 PROF. ODUNAYO CLEMENT ADEBOYE - CHAIRMAN 2. JACINTA IFEYINWA URAMAH- SECRETARY 3. NOSAKHARE OMON AIGIOMAWU

This is to certify and confirm that NNOLIM RACHEAL CHIAMAKA CHINAEMEREM, NNOLIM RACHEAL CHIAMAKA and NNOLIM CHINAEMEREM refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as NNOLIM CHINAEMEREM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANTHONY OBAYELI EBOGHA

I, formerly known and addressed as EBOGHA ANTHONY, Now wish to be known and addressed as ANTHONY OBAYELI EBOGHA. All former documents remain valid. General public/ authorities concerned should take note. IFEACHO-CHEKWUBE JOY CHINWENDUM

I, formerly known and addressed as IFEACHO JOY CHINWENDUM, now wish to be known and addressed as IFEACHO-CHEKWUBE JOY CHINWENDUM. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note. CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that UZODINMA IKECHUKWU ONYEMA NWAGBARA, UZODINMA IKECHUKWU ONYENMA and UZODINMA IKECHUKWU ONYEMA refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as UZODINMA IKECHUKWU ONYEMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

BLOSSOM HILL ASSEMBLY

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

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, of 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE 1 Pastor Lawrence Oladele 2 Mr. Abraham Olushile - Chairman 3 Mr. Tunde Biobaku 4 Mr. Olurotimi Aborishade 5 Mrs. Bunmi Olutoyinbo – Secretary 6 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To take the gospel of Christ Jesus to the unchurched, unsaved and unloved immortal lost souls in all parts of the world. 2. To reach the Body of Christ in all parts of the world 3. To raise a Spirit-filled and Word-based people that will offer true quality worship unto God in celebration of their salvation. Any objection to the application should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1 To promote sustainable agricultural and environmental development 2. To promote research and training geared towards agricultural and environmental development

Public Notice 26 IHEANACHO CELINE OBIOMA Formerly known and addressed as ONWUZURUIKE CELINE OBIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as IHEANACHO CELINE OBIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MRS ABAYOMI YETUNDE RACHEAL Formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUNLEYE YETUNDE RACHEAL, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ABAYOMI YETUNDE RACHEAL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that my name was mistakenly written in my Bank documents as MOHAMADU A.B. (ALFA) instead of MOMODU ALFA BABA. Henceforth, I wish to be known and addressed as MOMODU ALFA BABA. All former documents remain valid. FIRST BANK and the general public take note.

GANIYU TOHEEB ATANDA

TEMPLE MARY JOAN OJIUGO Formerly known and addressed as ANYANWU MARY JOAN OJIUGO, now wish to be known and addressed as TEMPLE MARY JOAN OJIUGO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ADEKOYA NAJEEMDEEN TAIWO KEHINDE

Formerly known and addressed as AGUDA TASIRU KEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKOYA NAJEEMDEEN TAIWO KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MATILDA KEHINDE ONIMOLE

Formerly known and addressed as M.K. ONIMOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as MATILDA KEHINDE ONIMOLE. That my date of birth is 17 February 1946. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MISS BANKOLE ATINUKE ABEBI

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OKAFOR ANITA ADAEZE Formerly known and addressed as UKPABI ANITA ADAEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR ANITA ADAEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. MEGBOGWU NWABUSI EMMANUEL

Formerly known and addressed as MEGBOGWU ORAGBOKO, now wish to be known and addressed as MEGBOGWU NWABUSI EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLUSODE ABEDNEGO AMOS

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

ANN NAYA PATRICK I, formerly called and addressed as ANNA OWAN LONGLIFE now wish to be known called and addressed as ANN NAYA PATRICK. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

MRS OKEWOLE ADENIKE SAIDAT

xIKECHUKWU ERNEST IFEANYI

SALISU AZEEZ OLALEKAN

KAREEM RASHEEDAT ABIODUN I, formerly known and addressed as HASSAN RASHEEDAT ABIODUN now wish to be known called and addressed as KAREEM RASHEEDAT ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that Sherif Olawale Umar is the same person as Sherif Umaru Arewa. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. Banks and the general public take note.

PAUL EDITH

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as ILAYA EDITH OGHENEVWAIRE now wish to be known called and addressed as PAUL EDITH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x MRS MARY MOMAH I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Mary Omoruyi now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Mary Momah. All foramer documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHIBUGO MICHEAL ODOGU I formerly known and addressed as CHIBUGO MICKY ODOGU now wish to be known called and addressed as CHIBUGO MICHEAL ODOGU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, Formerly known and addressed as AJIFOLOKUN AYOMIDE PALMER now wish to be known and addressed as AJIFOLOKUN AYOMIDE ADEWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SEFIAT KIKELOMO ARAGASOSANYA I formerly known and addressed as Sefiat Kikelomo Etudaiye now wish to be known called and addressed as Sefiat Kikelomo Araga-Sosanya. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x CORRECTION OF NAME This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my documents as Hat Olumuyiwa Olaleye. Instead of OLUMUYIWAHAT MICHAEL OLALEYE.. That my correct name is OLUMUYIWA-HAT MICHAEL OLALEYE. General public take note.

AJIFOLOKUN AYOMIDE ADEWALE

APPLE-CROWN LADIES ASSOCIATION

The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC] Abuja for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Okoebor Celine 2. Ronke Moshood Afilaka 3. Taiwo Osagie 4. Iwasanmi Magaret 5. Isibor Taiwo 6. Adidi Bamidele Victoria AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To empower women and children. 2. To provide career counseling for women. 3. To engage in rural women development. 4. To provide scholarship to Nigerian children. 5. To support the anti-corruption policy of the government. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the RegistrarGeneral, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED:

Silas Udoh Esq. (Legal Adviser)

CORRECTION OF NAME

My name was wrongly written as AJI PAUL IKECHUKWU instead of UZOMA PAUL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known as Mrs Adelekan Atinuke Abebi wish to be known as Miss Bankole Atinuke Abebi. All documents remain valid.Pharmacist council of Nigeria, Nigeria Immigration service and general public take note

. I formerly known and addressed as MADUKA MICHAEL IFEANYI now wish to be known called and addressed as IKECHUKWU ERNEST IFEANYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

SHITTU-ORESOTU OLUBUNMI CHRISTIANAH

I, Formerly known, called and addressed as ORESOTU OLUBUNMI CHRISTIANAH now wish to be know, call and address as SHITTU-ORESOTU OLUBUNMI CHRISTIANAH. All former documents remains valid, Lagos State Government and the general public should please take note.

I, Formerly known, called and addressed as Olusode Amos Olohunwa now wish to be know, call and address as Olusode Abednego Amos. All former documents remains valid, Lagos State Government and the general public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ONIMOLE TOHEEB KASIMAWO now wish to be known and addressed as GANIYU TOHEEB ATANDA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MRS NIKE OKEWOLE now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS OKEWOLE ADENIKE SAIDAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

KEHINDE BENSON OLAITAN . Formerly known and addressed as KEHINDE BENSON AJAYI, now wish to be known and addressed as KEHINDE BENSON OLAITAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SALISU AZEEZ OLAMILEKAN now wish to be known and addressed as SALISU AZEEZ OLALEKAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. ONUH SUNDAY JUDE

Formerly known and addressed as EZE EDWIN IFEANYI now wish to be known and addressed as ONUH SUNDAY JUDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

PHOEBE NKEM EBOH Formerly known and addressed as PHOEBE NKEM IBE now wish to be known and addressed as PHOEBE NKEM EBOH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

NWAUBA DEBORAH ADAH

Formerly known and addressed as AMEH DEBORAH ADAH now wish to be known and addressed as NWAUBA DEBORAH ADAH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEWUMI OLUWATOYIN ELIZABETH

I formerly known and addressed as ADEMOLA OLUWATOYIN ELIZABETH now wish to be known called and addressed as ADEWUMI OLUWATOYIN ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHINWOKE EMMANUEL ACHUMBA

x ONAH MARK SLIVER Formerly known and addressed as EDOSE MACONAH now wish to be known and addressed as ONAH MARK SLIVER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. OLUWOLE SAHEED OLAMIDE Formerly known and addressed as SAHEED OLUWOLE OLA now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWOLE SAHEED OLAMIDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x MATTHIAS MAGRET ADA Formerly known and addressed as MARGRET MATHIAS now wish to be known and addressed as MATTHIAS MAGRET ADA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME

ONWUMERE COLLINUS ARINZE

x OLAMILEKAN HABEEB BELLO . Formerly known and addressed as FALAWIYO OLAMILEKAN TAIWO now wish to be known and addressed as BELLO OLAMILEKAN HABEEB. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS OMONIYI TOLULOPE OPEYEMI

HELEN OLUMIDE AJAGBE Formerly known and addressed as HELEN IYABO OLUGBOYE now wish to be known and addressed as HELEN OLUMIDE AJAGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly called and addressed as ONWUMERE COLLINS ARINZE now wish to be known called and addressed as ONWUMERE COLLINUS ARINZE. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly known as Miss Kayode Tolulope Opeyemi, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Omoniyi Tolulope Opeyemi. All former documents remains valid. General public please take note ODUKWU ELIAS JOMO

Formerly known and addressed as ELIAS ONYEMA ODUKWU and JOMO ONYEMA ODUKWU now wish to be known and addressed as ODUKWU ELIAS JOMO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADEOLA FAITH LOVE

x JOSEPH GODWIN Formerly known and addressed as JOSEPH ONORIODE OGBOGBOR now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH GODWIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as SANUSI TAIBAT BOLA now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ TAIBAT BOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UTULO INNOCENT INNALEGWU

Formerly known and addressed as ABAH EMMANUEL INNOCENT now wish to be known and addressed as UTULO INNOCENT INNALEGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

FASHINA SUMOYAT OLUWAYEMISI

Formerly known and addressed as ADELAJA ADEDAYO OLUYEMISI now wish to be known and addressed as FASHINA SUMOYAT OLUWAYEMISI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

THOMAS VICTORIA ENIOLA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the word of our Lord Jesus Christ. Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC], Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: President

ALONGE MONDIU

AZEEZ TAIBAT BOLA

xAGBAOSI DANIEL MAMUWEDO

BETHEL INTERNATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE PRAYER ASSEMBLY

Formerly known and addressed as ALONGE MONDIU OWO now wish to be known and addressed as ALONGE MONDIU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF BIRTH DATE Formerly known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA SHOMOYE OPEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLAYIWOLA IBRAHIM SHOMOYE. That my correct date of birth is 11/03/1971. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC] Abuja for registration under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990. Trustees are: 1.Elder Nubani Maxwell Topbie - President 2.UEbari Nwigo Barisi -Secretary 3.Biabu Msunebari Donald 4.UE-bari Wigo Barisua Felicia 5.Willy Frank Serekara 6.Erekere Deeke 7.Deeka Baribie Gbobari 8.Deebii Serekara Samuel

Formerly known and addressed as RASAKI FATAI ADEBOWALE now wish to be known and addressed as RASAQ FATAI ADEWALE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as MARCUS FAITH LOVE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEOLA FAITH LOVE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

We the entire family of AGUH CHUKWUNONSO has changed our surname to NONSO CHUKWUNONSO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. I formerly known and addressed as Agbaosi Daniel Oluwatobi now wish to be known called and addressed as Agbaosi Daniel Mamuwedo. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

x RASAQ FATAI ADEWALE

AKAKHUME SULE

Formerly known and addressed as AHAKHUME SULE now wish to be known and addressed as AKAKHUME SULE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. xADEGBITE-NOFISAT AJOKE

Formerly known and addressed as OWOEBUTE-NOFISAT AJOKE now wish to be known and addressed as ADEGBITE-NOFISAT AJOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

xCONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to confirm and certify that ADIGWE EMMANUEL IKECHUKWU and ADIGWE IKECHUKWU refer to one and same person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. x

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as THOMAS VICTORIA wish to be known and addressed as THOMAS VICTORIA ENIOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

THIS IS TO CONFIRM THAT THE FOLLOWING NAMES AKANNO VINCENT IZUCHUKWU and AKANNO-EZEMONYE VINCENT IZUCHUKWU REFER AS ONE AND NOW WISH TO MAINTAIN AKANNOEZEMONYE VINCENT IZUCHUKWU.All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

AMODU JAMIU JIMOH I formerly known as HAMOD JAMIU NIFEMI wish to be known and addressed as AMODU JAMIU JIMOH . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Soetan Olufemi Olufunmilayo Dorcas, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Olaniyan Olufunmilayo Dorcas. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

NWAKPA KELECHI CELESTINE

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

OLANIYAN OLUFUNMILAYO DORCAS

CAROLINE AREGBE MODUPE CHIEDO

I Formerly Aregbe Caroline Modupe Ifidon now wish to be known and addressed as Caroline Aregbe Modupe Chiedo. All former documents remain valid. Banks and general public please take note.

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UGWUAGBO SABINA NGOZIKA I, formerly known and addressed as UGWU NGOZIKA .S., now wish to be known and addressed as UGWUAGBO SABINA NGOZIKA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

SULAIMAN JELIL ATANDA

I formerly known and addressed as SULAIMAN OLALEKAN ATANDA now wish to be known and addressed as SULAIMAN JELIL ATANDA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OKEOWO OLUSEGUN

I formerly known and addressed as OKEOWO OLUSEGUN BOLADE now wish to be known and addressed as OKEOWO OLUSEGUN .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note. MUHAMMED RALIYA ABUBAKAR

I formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED RAKIYA ABUBAKAR now wish to be known and addressed as MUHAMMED RALIYA ABUBAKAR .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ENI FEMI FABIAN

OZOILO UGOCHUKWU EMMANUEL

I, formerly known and addressed as FABIAN OFFIAH, now wish to be known and addressed as OZOILO UGOCHUKWU EMMANUEL. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as BASSEY BLESSING ITORO now wish to be known and addressed as NELSON BLESSING BASSEY .All former documents remain valid.Banks and General public to please take note.

MRS EJIKE-IHEZUE CHINWENDU ONYEKACHI

ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NJOKU CHINWENDU ONYEKACHI ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EJIKE-IHEZUE CHINWENDU ONYEKACHI. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SAHEED SHAFE, to add HASSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as SAHEED HASSAN SHAFE. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note

CORRECTION OF NAME

ADENIJI OMOLOLA

FORMERLY BELLO OMOLOLA MUTIAT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADENIJI OMOLOLA MUTIAT. ALL FORMAL DOCUMENT REMAINS VALID. FIRST BANK PLC AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SANDRA ELEMCHI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS THERESA SANDRA ELEMCHI EME-NDUKWE, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS SANDRA ELEMCHI EME ELUU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

This is to certify/confirm that I ARIKEWUYO AZEEZ is one and the same person as ARIKEWUYO AZEEZ ALAO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as KEHINDE TIJANI OSENI now wish to be known and addressed as TIJANI KEHINDE OSENI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SIMON OBIDAH SOKORA now wish to be known and addressed as OBIDAH SIMON .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OROALE IRETI FLORENCE

TEMITOPE OMOTAYO TITILOYE

AHASIFOU OSENNI ADEBAYO

I formerly known and addressed as OROALE IRETI FLORENCE OLOLADE now wish to be known and addressed as OROALE IRETI FLORENCE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE OMOTAYO PINMO now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE OMOTAYO TITILOYE .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as AHASIFOU OSENNI now wish to be known and addressed as AHASIFOU OSENNI ADEBAYO .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OJEI MONDAY OMORUYI

ARTHUR MICHEAL UBA

I formerly known and addressed as MONDAY STEPHEN now wish to be known and addressed as OJEI MONDAY OMORUYI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ARTHUR MIKE now wish to be known and addressed as ARTHUR MICHEAL UBA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

BALOGUN WASIU ABIODUN

I, NDOGO DUMALE LUCKY, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, NODGO DUMALE, instead of, NDOGO DUMALE LUCKY, in my bank account and BVN details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, NDOGO DUMALE LUCKY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

TIJANI KEHINDE OSENI

JACOB FRANCISCA UZOAMAKA

DUMBOR NKOR

I Abolarin Abosede Adesola hereby state that My name was Wrongly Written/Spelt as Abolarin Abosede Adeshola INSTEAD OF MY Correct name which is Abolarin Abosede Adesola All documents and certificates bearing both names remain valid. Banks, Nigeria Immigration Service, Relevant Authorities and General Public Please take note.

PAUL IFEOLUWA YUSUF

In some of my documents my name appears as RHODA JOSEPHINE now wish to add ABUTU to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ABUTU JOSEPHINE RHODA.I was born on 06/06/1983 not 17/11/1974. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, JULIUS NKOR DUMBOR, now wish to be known and addressed as, DUMBOR NKOR. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I formerly known and addressed as PAUL NIPEDE YUSUF now wish to be known and addressed as PAUL IFEOLUWA YUSUF .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EBI FEMI FABIAN now wish to be known and addressed as ENI FEMI FABIAN I was born on 26/04/1990.. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as UMEH ONWUASOIGWE ROMANUS FRANCISCA UZOAMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as JACOB FRANCISCA UZOAMAKA. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

NELSON BLESSING BASSEY

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OMISSION OF NAME

OBIDAH SIMON

SUBAIR MUIBAT OMOBOLANLE

I formerly known and addressed as ABANIWONDA BALOGUN WASIU & BALOGUN .W. ABIODUN with wrong date of 01/03/1966 , now wish to be known and address as BALOGUN WASIU ABIODUN with correct date of 01/01/1970 . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note

In some of my documents including my Account at UBA Bank my name appears as ISRAEL STANLEY my surname was omitted now I wish to add ULOKO (my surname) to my name henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ULOKO STANLEY ISRAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as SUBARU MUYIBAT OMOBOLANLE now wish to be known and addressed as SUBAIR MUIBAT OMOBOLANLE.I was born on 22/11/1977 not 22/11/1978. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

LAWAL OLUWABUKUNMI MUTIU

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

THE HILTONHEAD OF GOD MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named “Organisation” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part “C” of Companies and Allied Matters Acts, 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 1.ADEDIWURA DAYO EBENEZER SECRETARY 2.KOFOWOROLA DAMILOLA 3.ALALADE OWOLABI CHAIRMAN 4.ADENIRAN DEBORAH KEHINDE 5.ADENIRAN MOSES KEHINDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1.Exalt and glorify the king through worship. 2.Teach kingdom principles through the word and lead with kingdom lifestyle. 3.Raise, equip and deploy excellent global kingdom leaders. 4.Create kingdom commonwealth. 5.Resign with the kind both on earth and in heaven. Any Objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama,, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication. Signed : ALALADE OWOLABI ( CHAIRMAN)

I formerly known and addressed as ADISA KAFAYAT now wish to be known and addressed as YAKUBU KAFAYAT All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

IBRAHIM HADIZA I formerly known and addressed as MUHAMMED HADIZA now wish to be known and addressed as IBRAHIM HADIZA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

HUSSAINI USMAN I formerly known and addressed as HUSSAINI USMAN MOHAMMED now wish to be known and addressed as HUSSAINI USMAN . I was born on 05/05/1975.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

UMUKORO CHINWE HELEN ODIAKOSA I formerly known and addressed as ODIAKOSA CHINWE HELEN now wish to be known and addressed as UMUKORO CHINWE HELEN ODIAKOSA .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

IMADU FOLASHADE ROSELINE I formerly known and addressed as AJEWOLE FOLASHADE ROSELINE now wish to be known and addressed as .This is due to change in marital status. All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

OYEDOKUN OLABODE OLUNIYI I formerly known and addressed as OYEDOKUN OLABODE YINKA now wish to be known and addressed as OYEDOKUN OLABODE OLUNIYI .All former documents remain valid.General public to please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME OLD NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH:

YAKUBU KAFAYAT

I formerly known and addressed as OLOTA NURUDEEN SALAUDEEN,now wish to be known and addressed as SALAUDEEN NURUDEEN OLOTA .DATE OF BIRTH 5DAY OF APRIL 1977. All former docment remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHUKWUEMEKA PETER & OZOKENYI ANTHONY ONYEBUCHI & OZOKAENYI ANTHONY ONYEBUCHI ARE SAME PERSON, with wrong Date of birth 20/06/ I985 while my correct Date of Birth is I4/06/I986 . All former document remain valid, general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGHUMA KENNETH OSHIOMA , now wish to be known and addressed as OSHIOMA KENNETH. All former document remain vvalid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Lawal Toba Mutiu,now wish to be known and addressed as Lawal Oluwabukunmi Mutiu. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm that the names ABIODUN AJUMOBIOBI, and OLAYEMI ABIODUN AJUMOBI-OBE refers to one and the same person. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

This is to confirm that the names FELICIA PATRICK, and IFIANAYI FELICIA refers to one and the same person. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

MUSA AJARAT MOJISOLA I formerly known and addressed as BALOGUN AJARAT MOJISOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MUSA AJARAT MOJISOLA. All former document remain valid. General public should take note.

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I, formerly known and addressed as SHEDRACK .A. JOSEPH, now wish to be known and addressed as, SHEDRACK JOSEPH. My date of birth was wrongly written as 17th September, 1981, instead of, 9th March 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. PHILOMINA FRANKLYN

MRS. OKO OWHOLO EGUONO LINDA

CHANGE OF NAME/CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTHA

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EDET PHILOMINA AUGUSTINE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. PHILOMINA FRANKLYN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OWHOLO EGUONO LINDA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKO OWHOLO EGUONO LINDA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

AFOLAMI AZEEZ

ISA MARIAM

OGUNLANA ENITAN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS AFOLAMI OLUWAPELUMI AZEEZ NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS AFOLAMI AZEEZ AYOBAMI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GBADEGESHIN MARIAM IYABO BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ISA MARIAM IYABO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OGUNLANA ENITAN OLAITAN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OGUNLANA ENITAN OLATOKUNBO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ATIKU TAWAKALITU

MUHAMMED HAMZA

MRS OLUBUNMI OSHEWA

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS OLOWOSHE TAWAKALITU ABIODUN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS ATIKU TAWAKALITU ABIODUN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MUHAMMED HAMZA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MUHAMMED HAMZA NAJUMMAI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MISS OLUBUNMI ELIZABETH OSHEWA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS OLUBUNMI OSHEWA AGBONA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as, AKAIRE OZIOMA GOSPEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, AKAIRE OZIOMA GOODNEWS. My correct date of birth is, 16th August, 1970. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

IYIDA CHIGOZIE I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CELESTINE CHIGOZIE OGBU NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IYIDA CHIGOZIE CELESTINE AND MY DATE OF BIRTH IS 17/08/1984, NOT 29/9/1984. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. FIDELITY BANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

GLORIA EBERECHUKWU

I FORMALLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GLORIA EBERECHUKWU ANI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GLORIA EBERECHUKWU OBI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID, GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

OSHIOMA KENNETH

ADDITION OF NAME

I, Emereonwu Henry Izuchukwu, wish to add, Emereonwu, to my name which was formerly, Henry Izuchukwu. I now wish to be known and addressed as, Emereonwu Henry Izuchukwu. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MERCY LADI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY LADI EDEH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MERCY LADI EJIGA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MONSURAT UMARU I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOHAMMAD MONSURAT KUDU NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MONSURAT UMARU HUSSEIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

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Frank Jumbo unshine Stars head coach Duke Udi has described as evenly matched the Aiteo Cup semifinals clash against former Cup holders Akwa United. The Owena Waves will host the Promise Keepers in Saturday’s Aiteo Cup semifinals first leg clash at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Sta-

Aiteo Cup Semis: Udi ready for Akwa Utd dium in Ijebu Ode. The Akure Landlords overcame the opposition of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side and neighbours Osun United while the Uyo outfit dumped Katsina United Feeders to pave the way for the semis clash. Udi said the opponents are a good side but his wards are equally good to take care

of the opposition’s challenges. “Of course, if you want to be champions you must be ready to confront the best. We are damn prepared to face Akwa United. “We do not fear any side, Akwa United inclusive. They have gone past four stiff matches to get to the semis.

We, too have equally gone past four previous opponents so both sides are evenly matched to go into the semifinals clash. “Akwa United are a good side. we are also a good side so the clash is outright the battle of the best sides and I strongly believe we will have a convinc-

ing head start in the two-legged encounter on Saturday in Ijebu Ode. “We are ready for them and the clash is sure going to be entertaining and interesting as well. “I’m into my third Aiteo Cup semifinals with different sides and I would like this particular one with Sunshine Stars to count positively,” said the former Nigerian star and Osun United coach to supersport. com.

Abraham called up for England U-21

ammy Abraham has been included in the England Under-21 squad just a week after denying he was considering switching allegiances to Nigeria. The Swansea striker, on loan from Chelsea, has been called up by Aidy Boothroyd ahead of the Euro 2019 qualifiers against Scotland and Andorra next month. Reports last week suggested the Nigeria Football Federation was hopeful of persuading him to play for the African nation as he qualifies through his father. But Abraham, who has three goals in nine under-21 caps having also played at Euro 2017 this summer, insisted he remained available for England.

Abraham said at the time: ‘I can confirm I met the President of the NFF after our last game against Tottenham at Wembley on Saturday given he is a friend of my father. ‘However, any suggestion that I have made a decision to change my international representation is incorrect and wide of the mark. ‘I have informed the FA that I remain available for selection for England.’ Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Nottingham Forest’s Joseph Worrall and goalkeeper Dean Henderson, on loan at Shrewsbury from Manchester United, are the uncapped trio in the group. Nwobi

Abraham

NFF not worried about Iwobi’s injury

A Moses shines in blues win over Athletico

Victor Moses

helsea manager Antonio Conte was delighted with the performance of Victor Moses and the remaining thirteen players that were involved in his side’s impressive 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international would have scored his second Champions League goal if he had not concentrated on keeping the ball down instead of hitting the target in the 55th minute, and, perhaps, would have grabbed a late winner for the Premier League champions but was beaten to the ball by Michy Batshuayi. ‘’This was a really big game for us and to play in this way means we are working very well,’’ Conte told Chelsea’s official website.

top Nigeria Football Federation official has hinted that Alex Iwobi may be replaced in the latest Nigeria roster published this week if he doesn’t shrug off his injury. The Nigerian Federation have regretted the injury suffered by Iwobi but are delighted that the core members of the team, the likes of Victor Moses, Obi Mikel and Leon Balogun, are in good health ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Zambia next weekend. ‘’If you look at our list, we have reserves, we have a standby list, so it is just a matter of regret that he is injured but I am sure he has been in contact with the technical adviser,’’ a top Nigeria Football Federation said. ‘’That’s the reason we have reserves so that whenever something happens to somebody in the list we don’t have to run helterskelter to look for replacements. ‘’All these invitations follow a time-frame, so we make the requests early. We pray that these injuries don’t happen to our main players. You know the core players. ‘’The list should not be questioned, most of the players that played the last two games are the ones coming in because we want continuity. ‘’ CSKA Moscow star Aaron Samuel is the only striker named on Nigeria’s five-man standby list for the World Cup qualifier against the Copper Bullets.

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WCQ: Payet makes France team, Martial dropped

imitri Payet has been recalled to the France squad for their final two World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus. The Marseille star has replaced Ousmane Dembele in Didier Deschamps’ plans, with the Barcelona winger ruled out until at least December with a hamstring injury. Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has again been overlooked, despite his impressive recent form culminating in a goal and two assists in their 4-1 Champions League win over CSKA Moscow on Wednesday. Lyon captain Nabil Fekir also misses out, despite Paul Pogba’s absence with a hamstring problem, with Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko winning back his place. Barca’s Lucas Digne and Paris Saint-Germain’s Layvin Kurzawa are the left-back options in place of the injured Benjamin Mendy. France face Bulgaria on October 7 before they conclude their Group A campaign at home to Belarus three days later, needing one victory to guarantee their place at the finals in Russia next year.

Ancelotti

Bayern fire Ancelotti after disaster at PSG

arlo Ancelotti has been sacked as head coach of Bayern Munich following an underwhelming start to the season that culminated in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League thrashing at Paris Saint-Germain. Ancelotti had won the Bundesliga title in his first campaign in Germany, but results and performances have tailed off - amid reports former club AC Milan are interested in the Italian - and the Bayern board acted on Thursday. Bayern are third in the league and second in their Champions League group, with dismal defeats to Hoffenheim and PSG exacerbated by further poor displays and apparent problems behind the scenes. Ancelotti’s assistant and former Bayern defender Willy Sagnol will take charge in the interim, though Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann has been long touted as a target by Allianz Arena chiefs. Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said in a statement: “The performance of our team since the start of the season did not meet the expectations we put to them.

Costa begins training at Atletico

iego Costa has begun training with Atetico Madrid in his attempts to reach full fitness ahead of a second debut at the club in January. Atletico re-signed Costa from Chelsea last week after the Spain international’s Stamford Bridge career came to an acrimonious end. Following a reported fall-out with Antonio Conte in January over the Blues’ refusal to sanction a move to the Chinese Super League, the Italian subsequently informed Costa he was surplus to requirements, despite scoring 20 goals in their Premier League title winning campaign. Costa subsequently spent the early weeks of this campaign in exile in Brazil, but he was at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday to see Chelsea snatch a 2-1 win from Atletico thanks to Michy Batshuayi’s last-gasp goal. With little time to lick their wounds, Atletico revealed on Thursday that Costa had begun training with the coaching staff. As he signed outside of the transfer window, Costa cannot be registered until January. He is in line to make his second Atletico debut against Getafe at the Metropolitano on January 6.

Neymar backs Mbappe for Ballon d´Or

Mbappe

eymar believes Paris Saint-Germain prodigy Kylian Mbappe ought to be a contender for the Ballon d’Or. The Brazil star left Barcelona to join PSG for a worldrecord €222million - a switch reportedly fuelled by Neymar’s desire to escape Lionel Messi’s shadow in his pursuit of football’s ultimate individual honour. Neymar has made a stunning start to life in France, scoring six goals and assisting as many more in just seven appearances. Mbappe has scored just twice since his loan move from Ligue 1 champions Monaco, but his strike against Bayern Munich in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League thrashing evidenced the 18-year-old’s appetite for the big occasion. And Neymar believes his teenage team-mate has mental and technical attributes way beyond his tender years. “Mbappe, I have the impression that he is already 30 years old,” Neymar told reporters. “He is so mature and so complete. “He’s a player who will be a pain for the defenders and he’ll be in the race for the Ballon d’Or.” Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or in 2017, having guided Real Madrid to double LaLiga and Champions league glory last season.

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Ganiyu Obaaro, with Agency report Following persistent face-off between the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yaya Bello, and workers in the state, the workers have not only continued their supplication to God, but have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue them from their current hardship resulting from non-payment of their salaries. Piqued by their worsening economic situations, the striking workers have also appealed

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to the President to send them food, drugs and other materials, so as to alleviate their sufferings. The workers made the appeal on Wednesday in Lokoja, in a statement jointly issued by the state chapters of the NLC, TUC and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC). According to Messrs. Olakunle

Faniyi, Kolawole James and Isah Abubakar, Secretaries of NLC, TUC and JPSNC respectively, who signed the statement, they were seeking the President’s intervention so as to alleviate their sufferings and make life more meaningful for them. The workers said that, Buhari should direct the National

Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other humanitarian agencies to supply them food and the relief materials. The civil servants said their appeal was hinged on the fact that they were being owed between 11 and 21 months salaries; and that the situation had adversely affected them and their families, as

they could no longer meet their financial and other obligations. They alleged that, “The situation of workers in the state is worse than the condition of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in various camps. “The agony of the workers is not in any way less than the experiences of victims of natural disasters. ”A situation where workers

Kwara communities protest, demand improved electricity Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin Disturbed by epileptic power supply to their communities, concerned individuals and groups have called on electricity providers to supply enhanced power to them to alleviate their sufferings. To this end, the consumers, under the aegis Joint community association in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State have demanded at least seven xxx hours constant electricity supply daily from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, (IBEDEC) Gé`ë Ƒ ƅƈƋ ƌƆƌƄƆƏè 9 ƐƈƐƑƐƆ Ƈ L ƆƌƆ Ɛ ƑƋƐ Ɛ æ9L çè C R ƄƑè #ƈƏƆƅƐ Əé1Ɔ ƆƏ Ƌè 9L è ^Ə Ƈê # ƒƈƗ 9 Ə Ɔƌè ƏƏê L Ɔ #ƑƊƑè ƏƆƍƏƆ Ɔ Ɛ ƐƈƒƆ Ƈ Ɛ Ɔ &ƔƆƅƑƐƈƒƆ #ƈƏƆƅƐ Ə Baboko district. They also decried the recent in Ɨƌƈ ƈ ƐƏ Ɛƈ Ƈ CƑƋƈƑ ƆƏ ƆƏ Mƈ ê ^Ƌƅè Ƌ Ɖƈ ƑƄ ƈƏƑ ƕƈè Ɨ LƏê 0ƏƈƗ ƕ Ɗ ƆƏƆ ƗƑƏƈ Ƌ Ɖƈ ƕƈô 9 ƒƆ ƐƈƐƑƏƆ 0ƆƋƋ Ɠ Ƈ Ɛ Ɔ 9L ƈ ƄƑƉ jƑƆ Ɨ ƕêêê^ Ɛ ë jƆƌƈƐ ƍƆ Ƌ Ƒ crease in electricity tariffs without commensurate improvements in power supply, saying, they would no longer pay for unused electricity bills being served consumers. Consequently, angry youths, under the aegis of Joint CommuBy Tony Nwakaegho nity Associations, comprising the quality of service in the indus33 communities, had, on Montry.” An expert in the telecom- try as harsh and the bane of limit- Consumer.” day, embarked on protest to the He listed other challenges as He added that the challenge of munication industry has de- ing upgrades and expansion. equipment theft; where stolen maAlore Service Gbenga Adebayo, an engineer, site closure needs to be addressed. scribed the working environment terials are sold in the open market, Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State Adebayo disclosed that the Ogun for service providers in the coun- and Chairman Association of stressing that “Another issue is capital, over worsening electricLicensed Telecommunications State Government had shut down permit. For instance, no service ity supply to their communities, BUSINESS TIMES Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) 25 telecommunication sites for varprovider has been able to install which they said had been on for Business Editor made this assertion in reaction to a ious reasons, adding: “Consequennew telecom site in Abuja, because several months. Ganiyu Obaaro complaint by a telecom consumer tially, this will affect the quality of the authorities will not grant opThe affected communities in Ogun State, at the 81st edition service of telecom consumers. erators to build a telecom site. This Deputy Business Editor were Alore, Banni, Agbarigidoma “The average consumer will of Telecom Consumer Parliament again has its impact on consumer Azubike Nnadozie Itamerin ,Olomoda,Tegbesun, (TCP), organised by the Nigerian blame the service providers for experience. However, we will do Ogidi,Temidire, Ga Okee-Idi Emi, Communications Commission the connection experience, but we Asst. Business Editor the optimum in our stead to give Dada, Gaa- Osbi, Simon Ugwu know the impact closure of sites (NCC), in Lagos. the consumer a good experience, Foma , Baba-Alaje, Sakele and The theme of the programme does have on our services. This isbecause they are centric to the inCapital Market Editor Ajegunle. sue remains a major challenge on was: “Celebrating the Telecom Bonny Amadi dustry.”

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NNPC/Chevron JV deworms 60, 000 children in Ondo State ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure.

L-R: Zonal Coordinator, South-West, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Babatunde Faleke; Deputy Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mohammed Balarabe; MBA Director and Board Member, LBS, Dr. Uchenna Uzo; Deputy Director, Development Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Adebisi Adedeji; Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; at the press conference to announce the commencement of the Export Management Programme (EMP) - Stream 5 organised by Fidelity Bank in conjunction with LBS and NEPC in Lagos ...on Wednesday.

No fewer than 60, 000 school children in Ondo state are to benefit from the mass deworming programme organised by the joint ventures of the NNPC/Chevron, the leading oil giants in the country. The mass deworming exercise which was flagged off on Friday in Idanre Local Government Area of the state will drew beneficiaries (pupils) from three LGAs of Owo, Idanre and Okitipupa. Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) of Chevron who disclosed at the flag off of the deworming exercise. He said that the exercise is part of the several health intervention programmes undertaken by the joint venture to contribute to the ongoing efforts at building a healthy nation. Brikinn, represented by Gbenga Aluko, the Director of Government Affairs, said that deworming exercise, targeted at a total of sixty thousand children is designed to make them healthier as the parasites (worm) which snapped their energies are destroyed. According to him, the NNPC/Chevron had in 2013 during its first phase of the deworming exercise dewormed no less than 80, 000 school pupils drawn from three Local Government Areas of the state.

Stanbic IBTC committed to FDIs Bonny Amadi Stanbic IBTC, has restated its commitment to exploit its international connections to ensure an increased flow of foreign capital into the economy. Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Yinka Sanni, gave the pledge on Thursday in Lagos at the 2017 Standard Bank West to East Africa Investors’ Conference it hosted. The four-day conference, themed ‘Delivering on the Promise of Growth, the How

and When’, started on Monday, 18/9/2017, with Stanbic IBTC and Standard Bank officials leading a delegation of investors on a visit to the Vice-President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the Nigerian Communications Commission, and other key stakeholders and policymakers in Abuja. The Lagos gathering, which included a presentation by a representative of the International Monetary Fund, brought together foreign investors, policymakers, regulators, government officials, private sector players, and thought leaders to engage and

Nigeria on path to economic recovery – Minister Idu Jude Abuja The Honourable Minister of State Labour and Employment, Prof. Stephen Ocheni has affirmed that Nigeria has the potential to become a major player in the global economy by virtue of its human and natural resources endowments. Ocheni stated this today in his office while hosting the Executive members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Abuja and District Society led by its Chairman, Mr Ben Ogbeide In his word “Nigeria has the potential to become a major player in the global economy by virtue of its human and natural resource endowments. In order to propel the economy towards sustained

accelerated growth, the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari developed the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020) for the purpose of restoring economic growth and building a globally competitive economy.” Furthermore, the Minister emphasized that the present administration drive towards rejuvenating the economy focused on tackling corruption, improving security and rebuilding the economy consequently the Strategic Implementation Plan was developed as a short-term intervention. Ocheni urged the Institute to support the revenue drive of the Federal Government to finance government budget.

explore growth potential and opportunities in Nigeria, including. Sanni said the conference was an opportunity to showcase the investment potential in the country to foreign investors as well as provide a platform where participants can network and engage with key policymakers and business leaders in the country. According to Sanni, “Stanbic IBTC is particularly pleased to note that there have been movements in key sectors of the economy in terms of investment activities.” Sanni said he expects to see further growth in inflow of much needed

capital from foreign investors into key sectors of the economy. Meanwhile, Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, special guest at the event, said there is a huge opportunity for growth and that government is determined to boost revenue generation to deliver on its growth promises. the minister said Nigeria is not an oil-based economy like the Middle East oil giants such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, or UAE and that to achieve the desired growth, it is imperative for the country to accept this and then properly benchmark its progress

with similar economies like Argentina and other non-oil based economies. According to the minister, the government has adopted a project-based approach to development in key sectors and is therefore focused on growth drivers, driving non-oil revenue growth through appropriate taxation, fiscal discipline, and structural reforms in soft infrastructure such as enhancing the ease of doing business. She said government will also continue to encourage private capital through appropriate policies.

MAN seeks review of law against dumping, smuggling, counterfeiting in the Nigerian economy. Sam Nzeh

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Federal Government to review the country’s law prohibiting dumping, smuggling and counterfeiting, as it will help protect the nation’s ailing economy. President of MAN, Dr. Frank Jacobs Udemba, who made this call in on Thursday in Lagos while addressing pressmen on a special press briefing on MAN Buy MadeIn-Nigeria Products Campaign, noted that the association had been running campaign on buy made-in-Nigeria goods.

Udemba noted that the Government remains the largest single spender in the economy, adding that it could drive industrial development and economic growth by increasing its patronage of locally made products. He said: “I am pleased to inform you that within a short period of the commencement of this advocacy, the campaign made reasonable progress by necessitating the call for the review of the current Public Procurement Act, introducing the Executive Order on improved Government Patronage of ‘Made-in-Nigeria” products and the current build up against smuggling and counterfeiting activities

“It is pertinent to note that Public Procurement is not just mere purchases but a strategic fiscal tool that has been used by other countries, including advanced nations to develop their manufacturing sector. “Most intriguing is the fact that when we buy foreign goods, we expand the industrial base of the producing country, thereby creating more jobs there, to the detriment of our local economy. In contrast, when we patronise made-in-Nigeria products, we expand our industrial base, create more jobs and reduce the human misery brought about by poverty in the country.”

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Stories By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Thursday, extended its gains against Pound Sterling and Euro, but remained unchanged at 365 to the dollar at the parallel market. The Naira, as at close of yesterday, trading activities exchanged at 485to a pound against 493 traded a day earlier, indicating an appreciable figure of N7, and as well gained a total 10 points against the Euro, while compared Thursday’s closing rate of 425 to 435 sold on Wednesday, at the unofficial foreign exchange market. The local currency, however, maintained appreciable rate of 305.80 per dollar at the official inter-bank forex market. The Naira, also appreciated at the Importer $ Exporter FX

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change (NAFEX) widow, with an opening rate of 359.66 per dollar against Wednesday’s 359.72. It then, closed at 360.00 compared to 360.05 traded the previous day. This is just as the NAFEX, recorded a total daily turnover of $299.94 million stronger than $250.29m sold on Wednesday, and also better than $238.98m declared on Tuesday, but weaker than $363.63 million exchanged on the first trading day of the week. Although, the autonomous forex window, had opened mid week trading at 359.72 stronger than 359.89 to the dollar on Tues-

day, and also stronger at 360.05 compared to 360.31 a day before and Monday, 360.39. Meanwhile, the nation’s external reserves have recorded a whopping sum of $32.16 billion as at September 22, 2017, indicating a total gain of $7.41bn in the last 12 months, statistics obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed. The latest apex bank statistics showed that as at September 22, 2016, the external reserves stood at $24.75bn, against the current $32.16bn, hence, representing an appreciation of over $7bn in just one year.

However, the reserves figure was seen at $31.8bn a month ago, exactly August 28, 2017, but strengthened by $361.6million within one month to record new figure of $32.16 billion, therefore, representing the highest balance since January 2015. Although, the external reserve has staged a rebound since early 2017 after hitting a post election low of about $23.6bn back in October 31, 2016 (using adjusted data). The external reserves dropped below $30 billion in February, 2015, just before the 2015 General Elections.

Purchasing Manufacturing Index hits 55.3 in September –CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said the Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased for the sixth consecutive Month to 55.3 Index points in September 2017, indicating rapid growth in the manufacturing sector. The apex bank said it based its composite PMI for the manufacturing sector on five indicators that include production, new orders, supplier delivery time, employment level and raw materials inventory. The PMI, is an indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing sector. The PMI report by the CBN, on Thursday, disclosed that, 14 of the 16 sub-sectors reported growth in the review month in the following order: appliances & components; electrical equipment; chemical & pharmaceutical products; nonmetallic mineral products; printing & related support activities; plastics & rubber products and food, beverage & tobacco products. Others are, “furniture & related products; transportation equipment; cement; paper products; computer & electronic products; textile, apparel, leather & footwear and fabricated metal products. The primary metal and petroleum & coal products sub-sectors contracted in the review month.” The production level index for the manufacturing sector grew for the seventh consecutive month in September 2017. According to the report, “At 58.8 points, the index indicated an increase in production at a faster rate, when compared to its level in the preceding month. Thirteen of the sixteen manufacturing subsectors recorded increase, while three sub-sectors declined during the review month.”

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FG to raise N130.3bn through Treasury bill next week The Federal Government has concluded all plans to raise a total sum of N130.37 billion worth of Treasury bills at an auction on October 4 (Wednesday), 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed. The CBN plans to offer N28.69bn in three-month paper,N33.49bn in six-month bill; and N68.18bn in one-year note. Results of the auction will be announced on the same day. Also, the FG hopes to issue a $2.5bn Eurobond by mid-November, the head of the country’s debt agency said on Thursday, the latest in a series of debt sales, as it seeks to fund a record budget for 2017. That N7.44 trn ($24.36bn) budget is meant to fuel Nigeria’s

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growth after the economy pulled out of its first downturn in a quarter of a century in the second quarter of 2017. The planned mid-November issue would complement the $1.5bn raised in Eurobond sales in February and March. Nigeria now has a treasury bill portfolio worth 3.7 trillion naira, Patience Oniha, the director-general of the Debt Management Office, also said at a conference in Lagos. Nigeria’s 2017 budget is still being debated by policymakers, despite being signed into law in June. Earlier this week, the upper house of parliament said it

would invite the ministers of finance and budget to speak on “inadequate releases” in the budget; and “the need to expedite releases in order to stimulate the economy.” But, the Africa’s largest economy, raised N243.7bn at a bond auction on Wednesday, almost double the amount it had initially sought, as local funds and foreign investors piled into longer-term debt to lock in higher returns, traders said. Nigeria’s borrowing costs have fallen from as high as 18 per cent a few months ago, as inflation has slowed, helping the government raise money to cover a gap in its budget.

The Debt Management Office (DMO) had offered N135bn worth of bonds maturing in 2021, 2027 and 2037, on offer. However, total investor demand stood at N394.8bn, prompting the debt office to increase the size of the offer. The DMO paid 15.98 per cent for the 2021 bond, 15.90 per cent for the 2027 issue and 15.92 per cent for the 2037 debt. Consequently, the apex bank has said loosening its policy now would worsen inflation and drive bond yields into negative territory, which could lead to capital flight and hurt the currency. It kept its main interest rate on hold at 14 per cent on Tuesday.

Capital Market B4 Lafarge Africa to raise N131.65bn via rights issue

Dufil Prima Foods Plc issues N10bn Series 1, under N40bn bond programme Afolabi Adesola

Afolabi Adesola Lafarge Africa Plc has announced its plan to raise N131.65billion through a rights issue. The cement producing firm, in a statement issued in Lagos, and signed by the Company’s Secretary and Legal Director, Edith Onwuchekwa noted that the Board of Directors decided on Lafarge will raise N131.65bn by way of a rights issue at N42.50 per shares, by issuing 5 new shares for every 9 shares held by shareholder at the Qualification date which is yet to be announced. Although Lafarge noted that the rights issue is presently undergoing regulatory the terms on September 26, 2017, during a meeting held in respect of the rights issue. Onwuchekwa stated that, “Following the resolution of the shareholders passed at the Annual General Meeting held on June 7, 2017, the Board of Directors have approved the terms of the Rights Issue. “approval process, the company said the price represents a c17.44% discount on Lafarge’s Africa’s traded closing price as at Friday September 22, 2017.

Following the establishment of its N40 billion Bond Issuance Programme in July 2017, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, has successfully issued its inaugural Series 1 of N10bn bond under the programme. The Series 1 issuance achieved a 100 per cent subscription level with participation from a wide array of domestic (Pension Fund Administrator, Fund Managers and Commercial Banks) and foreign investors. The Series 1 bond was issued at a fixed coupon rate

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Fidelity bank to launch $500,000, 000m medium-term debt Ïj Ƌƈ Ɛ ƐƆ Ɛ Ɔ 9Əƈ dƐ ƅƊ &Ɣƅ Ɔ Bonny Amadi Fidelity Bank Nigeria Plc, has notified the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the investing public of its intention to launch of up to $500,000,000 senior unsecured medium- term debt notes, as well as a tender offer to purchase the bank’s $300,000,000 6.785 per cent notes due 9th May 2018. The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), in its publication, on Thursday, on behalf of the bank and signed by Chief Executive officer , fidelity Bank, Nnamdi Okonkwo, notified that by the interaction,

tionship with the capital markets focused institutional investor base. This transaction represents Dufil’s debut bond issuance. The company has previously inaugurated several short-term commercial paper issuances under its N30bn CP Programme. All the funds raised under the series has matured and been repaid. Speaking at the signing and completion meeting for the issuance at the company’s corporate office in Lagos, Mr. Madhukar Khetan, the Chief Operating Officer for Dufil stated: “Dufil as

a company operating in the Nigerian market for over two decades, is pleased to have taken this additional step in expanding and diversifying its financing options beyond the conventional commercial bank debt market by establishing relationships with non-bank institutional investors in Nigeria.” He said,”Dufil Bond has received participation from both domestic and foreign Investors. In case of domestic investment, a wide range of top notch Pension Funds, Asset Managers and Banks participated.

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of 18.25 per cent for a tenor of five (5) years, with a bullet repayment at the end of the tenor. The proceeds of the issuance will be used to refinance existing debt obligations, and finance partial capital expenditure plans of the Company. The debt capital market in Nigeria, increasingly offers blue chip companies with a viable alternative or complement option to finance their working capital requirements and business expansion objectives. Dufil is very pleased to have taken this additional step in cultivating its rela-

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the bank intends to list the notes at the Irish Stock Exchange and hopes that the notes will be traded on the country’s stock Exchange. According to the report, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have given their endorsements to the transaction. The statement further revealed that the bank intends to issue the notes directly, but would retain the flexibility to substitute the issuer with an offshore special purchase vehicle where market conditions require and allows for such prior to maturity of the notes.

The Federal Government has given assurance of sustained working partnership with the Nigerian capital market to enhance socio-economic growth. This was disclosed on Thursday, in Lagos, by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, at the 2017 Nigerian Debt Capital Market Conference & Awards, organized by the FMDQ OTC securities Exchange. The vice president lauded the OTC Exchange and the Nigerian capital market for ensuring that enabling infrastructures are provided for facilitation of debt capital mar-

ket and enabling the government and corporates to raise developmental funds. Represented at the event by the, Director General, Debt Management Office, and Mrs. Patience Oniha Osibanjo said that the partnership is a demonstration of government’s commitment to enhancing the nation’s economic vibrancy, growth and diversification. According to the vice president, the finances available to the Federal Government could not finance the infrastructure needs of the country, which makes it imperative to continually enhance the ease of doing business in the country for the pri-

vate sector partnership initiatives to be more effective and result- oriented, a gap, he said, the Nigeria’s capital market has been committed to filling by providing the platform for mobilization of infrastructural development funds. Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, in her address said that the federal government places more hope in the nation’s capital market to bridge the country’s infrastructural gap. The minister added that infrastructural needs of the country is so massive for the federal government to finance alone, as it requires private sector involvement.

Neimeth appoints Mmeje as Acting MD, as Ekpunobi resigns Afolabi Adesola The Board of Directors of Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Chris U Mmeje as its Acting managing Director (MD)/ Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company disclosed this in a statement filed with the Nige-

rian Stock Exchange on Thursday, signed by its Company Secretary, F.I. Onyenekwe. According to the statement, Mmeje has been the Finance Director of the company since 2008, prior to which he had a distinguished career in the banking industry that spanned over 25 years. The pharmaceutical producing

and distribution company also noted that Mmeje’s appointment takes immediate effect, following the resignation of Mrs Ebere Igboko Ekpunobi, who suffered a sporting accident and had to travel overseas for medication, which is still on-going necessitated her resignation on 11th September, 2017.

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Stories By Ebere Chibuzor The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that sustainability is absolutely necessary if tourism is to achieve its full potential, which include being a catalyst for economic growth and poverty eradication. In a statement issued in London, on Wednesday, to mark the 2017 World Tourism Day, the minister said without sustainability, tourism cannot generate benefits to all stakeholders, solve serious problems such as extreme poverty, and preserve precious natural and man-made resources on which human prosperity is based. Referring to the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day, which is ‘Sustainable Tourism - Tool for Development’, he said member -states of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are encouraged to make sure that their policies and actions for tourism development and management fully embrace the principles of sustainability. ‘’The sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established among these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability,’’ Alhaji Mohammed said. He said that in the context of the universal 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations General Assembly designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, underscoring its power to help eradicate poverty. ‘’Tourism was singled out in three of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of sustainable economic growth and decent employment, sustainable production and consumption, and the conservation and sustainable use of oceans (Goals 8,12 & 14). ‘’Today, tourism generates 10% of the world’s GDP, one in every 10 jobs, and 30% of world trade in services. It is key to many countries’ economies and livelihoods. It has evolved from an industry engaged in and patronized only by the rich and elites of the society, to an industry enjoyed by all with significant impact on the nation’s economy. ‘’As an invisible export, tourism creates a flow of foreign currency into the economy of a nation through public revenue which comes in the form of taxes, duties, licenses etc; business revenue derived from services provided by restaurants, hotels, transport, shops etc andfrom local resident revenue which come in the form of wages, salaries, rent, interests in investments. Most of these revenues especially those that accrue to the business establishments and

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Lai Mohadmmed the local residents are usually ploughed back into the economy to create additional business thereby generating grater revenues and increasing employment opportunities,’’ the Minister said. He said while Government will play its part in the development and management of tourism and in making it more sustainable, the real key to making Nigeria’s tourism industry flourish lies with the industry itself and the businesses and organizations at its heart. ‘’Governments use a number of mechanisms to encourage greater private-sector engagement, capturing its expertise in ways that will be beneficial to the companies themselves as well as population. “The private sector, on the other hand, has an opportunity to work collaboratively with government to yield unprecedented returns in both economic and human capital, and fulfilling the promise of a more equitable, productive, economic growth and promotion of international peace and understanding,” he said. Meanwhile, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho Coker, said there is a need for a restructuring of the laws governing the practice of tourism in Nigerian. Coker, who said this in a chat

Coker with journalists in Abuja, enjoined Nigerians to learn to celebrate what the country is blessed with. This year’s edition of the World Tourism Day was celebrated in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 ,with the theme: “Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development”. World Tourism Day 2017, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), presents a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the contribution of sustainable tourism to development among public and private sector decision-makers and the international community, while mobilizing all stakeholders to work together in making tourism a catalyst for positive change. Coker said the change in the NTDC bill is to ensure international best practices in the nation’s tourism industry, adding that the 2017 bill, as against the Extant Act, would open up avenues of collaboration with different stakeholders, hoping to enter into partnership in order to promote the industry. The NTDC boss said: “We don’t have the ideal model to have a functional tourism framework compare with some of the countries around the world, but what we have is good. If we compare Nigeria, especially with regards to cultural desti-

nation heritage tourism that we traditionally known as tourism, to other countries, it is obvious that we are very wealthy when it comes to that. “And when you talk of security, it is an indisputable fact that there is no country that does not have a security issue. If you are at war, you have a problem. Every country has an element of crime, and they are dealing with it. Crime today has drastically come down in the country. France, Israel and London, among others, have suffered serious terrorist attack, but people still go there. So why are we so quick to say the negative about our wonderful country and her assets? We should also be quick to celebrate what we have. “However, our destinations and our cultural tourism assets have not been in the focus of our investment drives, both from the private and the public sector, hence, those things have suffered. But now, we are drawing attention to them, encouraging people to invest in these huge tourism assets. While describing Nigeria as a labyrinth of enviable tourism assets and potentials, the NTDC boss disclosed that over the years, Nigeria has been fortunate to develop new forms of cultural exchange, “like our music, which is huge around the world; our Noolywood is number two in the world; our fash-

ion is simply superb, with our fashion designers competing at international level; our food, our religion enjoy good attention globally. These show how rich we are in tourism assets. It is now for us to decide what we want and the ingredients need, then put them together to prepare a sumptuous tourism meal to be enjoyed by our nation.” Coker described domestic tourism as the only form of sustainable tourism that is shock resistant to terrorist attack and foreign exchange depreciation, and the foundation on which the international tourism can land safely in terms of values for money, quality for service, maturity of both our destinations and institutions. Revealing his plans to ensure rapid growth of domestic tourism in Nigeria, Coker said, his administration created a subbrand, ‘Tour Nigeria’, a 5-point action plan that aims to promote domestic tourism and encourage ease of doing business in Nigeria. The plan, which is acronymic ‘CHIEF’, according to him seeks to introduce global best practices for the tourism industry, encourage human capital and infrastructural development, and aims to promote and protect Nigeria’s cultural heritage, while also pushing for capital projects in the tourism sector.

Property B7 Stories by Babajide Okeowo Desirous to arrest the rising frequency of building collapses in the country, Lagos State Government and the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), are partnering to find solutions to the challenge. In this regard, the two bodies had, at the recently held Annual General Meeting in Lagos, called for contributions and ideas from professionals and the general public to frontally arrest the disturbing trend from escalating further. Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Abiola Anifowoshe said professionals’ contributions and ideas from residents will be further explored to stem the rising incidence of building collapse in Lagos State. Anifowoshe explained that Lagos

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Building collapse: Govt, BCPG seek collaboration on solution to challenge State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, placed a high premium on regulatory authorities’ collaboration with other stakeholders. This, he said, is why the administration welcomes suggestions, technical and professional advice towards curbing the menace. With this, according to him, the hydraheaded problem of building collapse in the state will be checked. He further said the state was ready to provide necessary assistance in tandem with constructive engagement and thehigh point of planning inclusion as contained in the state’s urban governance.

According to the host and BCPG President, Mr. Kunle Awobodu, one of the major problems of building collapses is the total disregard and willful violation of the law. Awobodu, who is worried about the development, explained that in an organised society where the laws of the land are strictly adhered to, building collapse is considered an aberration. He said, “A person, who cheats on the recommended setbacks is aware that he has created problems of insufficient ventilation, lighting, parking space, privacy and protection from fire incident in the adjoining or neighboring buildings.

The two-storyed building that collapsed at No. 68, Herbert Macaulay Way, Ebute Meta, in Lagos, on August 31, 2017, affected the four-storeyed building on No. 66, simply because No. 66 reduced the setback specified by the building regulations.” The BCPG President regretted that while building law provides for minimal airspace of three metres between a building and its fence at the sides and the rear, including six metres in front, sadly, according to him, most developments are in conflict with this specification. “This type of situation,” he said, “is an indication that the developer of such buildings, in-

cluding the supervisors, must have disobeyed many other specifications in the building construction process.” According to him: “Such a person, who could have taken the risk of leaving a permanent evidence of disregard for setback regulations, will not hesitate to disobey other specifications such as concrete mix ratio and steel reinforcement, bar spacing that will remain hidden after construction. Obvious compromise on setbacks in many locations in our society heightens our suspicion and our fears that quality of several buildings has all along been compromised.”

Real Estate Tip Why concrete may last longer than asphalt roads New approach in construction industry have brought to the fore the advantages of concrete roads over the age-long asphalt roads. Hence, in recent times, there have been calls for more investment in concrete roads, which professionals say can save the government several billions of naira due to their longevity and low maintenance qualities. Indeed, hot mix asphalt is made of aggregates (stone, sand, gravel) and liquid asphalt, the oil-based glue, which is the glue that holds everything together. Concrete is made from materials such as limestone, rock, and water. Concrete is also the most-used man-made material in the world. Concrete road lasts longer Concrete roads have a long service life of forty years, whereas asphalt roads last for ten years. Moreover, during this service life concrete road do not require frequent repair or patching work like asphalt roads. So, paving with concrete, means less need for maintenance over the life of your street. Requires less maintenance Areas paved with asphalt require more maintenance than those paved with con-

crete. As a result, there is less need for repair crews to handle maintenance of concrete streets and parking lots. This means less congestion and disruption to work areas and less danger to road crews and drivers alike. Invariably, while a concrete street would need little maintenance over a 30-year period, an asphalt street would require a major resurfacing in just 15 years. Rigid concrete is also more durable than asphalt. This means that streets paved with concrete are less likely to have potholes. The surface of theconcrete is also better at preventing automobile skidding, keeping drivers and their families safe. Less fuel! Since concrete pavement requires less repair and maintenance works over time, less energy and fuel is needed for heavy construction equipment. For a vehicle, running over a concrete road, it consumes 15-20% less fuel than that on asphalt roads. This is because a concrete road does not get deflected under the wheels of loaded trucks. Not only that, but trucks use less fuel when traveling on concrete. That keeps the cost of transporting goods down, and it means lower emissions from vehicles. Unlike asphalt roads, concrete roads do not get damaged by the leaking oils from the vehicles or by the extreme weather conditions

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Affordable housing: Expert urges innovative approaches A real estate expert, at a two-day real estate summit held in Lagos, recently, has called for innovative approaches towards arresting the housing deficit in the country ; as well as making affordable housing available to all. This is just as they also called for an improvement on the prevalence of “wet construction method,” which still predominates the construction industry. Leading the call at the summit tagged: “Innovating, Collaborating and growing to achieve adequate and affordable housing in NigeriaPresident,

Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Mr. Luka Bulus Achi said Nigeria needs to improve on the existing construction methods, materials and speed with which housing units are delivered, as the traditional construction method, which still predominates the industry, is wet construction. He said,“We are all familiar with a number of days needed to expect a suspended concrete slab to cure. Many structures have failed in a bid to cut down time, trying to truncate the length of time of waiting just to find a way of speed-

ing up the process. In view of the cost-intensive nature of the industry and the difficulty in accessing funds for procurement of heavy-duty machinery, it appears that the speed of construction slows down as the structure increases in height. He said,“The world is witnessing other innovations in 3D printing house construction, which is available for further research in Nigeria. Growing involves process, and construction is a process. The challenge is that generally, people don’t understand that it is a process, especially some of those in authority. When

there is a process, everything must take place at the scheduled time. I believe that the ability to collaborate and innovate should be developed and made to grow to the extent that we then look forward to achieving adequate housing.” Represented by the second vice president, Toyin Ayinde, he said: “The general public was more familiar with the term, “low-cost” than with “affordable”. It is difficult to pinpoint the origin of low-cost, but it may have found its roots in the housing programme of Lagos State Government between 1979 and 1983.”

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Bribery, corruption and evolution of prosocial institutions (1) How the science of cooperation and cultural evolution will give us new tools in combating corruption. There is nothing natural about democracy. There is nothing natural about living in communities with complete strangers. There is nothing natural about large-scale anonymous cooperation. Yet daily we buy coffee from the likes of Starbucks with no fear of being poisoned or cheated. I caught a train on London’s underground packed with people I have never met before and will probably never meet again. If we were commuting chimps in a space that small, it would have been a scene out of the latest Planet of the Apes by the time we reached Holborn station. We’ll return to this mystery in a moment. There is something very natural about prioritising your family over other people. There is something very natural about helping your friends and others in your social circle. And there is something very natural about returning favors given to you. These are all smaller scales of cooperation that we share with other animals and that are well described by the math of evolutionary biology. The trouble is that these smaller scales of cooperation can undermine the larger-scale cooperation of modern states. Although corruption is often thought of as a falling from grace, a challenge to the normal functioning state— it’s in the etymology of the word—it’s perhaps better understood as the flip side of cooperation. One scale of cooperation, typically the one that’s smaller and easier to sustain, undermines another. When a leader gives his daughter a government contract, it’s nepotism. But it’s also cooperation at the level of the family, well explained by Inclusive Fitness, undermining cooperation at the level of the state. When a manager gives her friend a job, it’s

cronyism. But it’s also cooperation at the level of friends, well explained by reciprocal altruism, undermining the meritocracy. Bribery is a cooperative act between two people, and so on. It’s no surprise that family-oriented cultures like India and China are also high on corruption, particularly nepotism. Even in the Western world, it’s no surprise that Australia, a country of mates, might be susceptible to cronyism. Or that breaking down kin networks predicts lower corruption and more successful democracies. Part of the problem is that these smaller scales of cooperation are easier to sustain and explain than the kind of large-scale anonymous cooperation that the Western world have grown accustomed to. So how is it that some states prevent these smaller scales of cooperation from undermining large-scale anonymous cooperation? The typical answer is that more successful nations have better institutions. All that’s required is the right set of rules to make society function. But even on the face of it, this answer seems incomplete. If it were true, Liberia, who borrowed more than its flag from the United States, ought to be much more successful than it is. Instead, these institutions are supported by invisible cultural pillars without which the institutions would fail. For example, without a belief in rule of law—that the law applies to all and cannot be changed on the whim of the leader—it doesn’t matter what the constitution or legal code says, no one is listening. Without a long time horizon, decisions are judged on how well they serve our immediate needs making larger-scale projects, like reducing the effects of Climate Change, harder to justify. Similarly, institutions often lack the punitive power to actually punish perpetrators. For example, most people in the US and UK pay their taxes,

even though in reality the IRS and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs lack the power to prosecute widespread non-compliance; your probability of getting caught is low. The tax compliant majority may never discover that they can cheat or how to get away with it and they may not actively seek this information as long as the probability of getting caught is non-zero, the system seems fair, and it seems like everyone else is complying. Or in other words, it’s a combination of norms and institutions. But, it gets tricky—institutions are themselves hardened or codified norms and the norms themselves evolve in response to the present environment and due to pathdependence of previous environments, past decisions, and the places migrants come from. Modern groups vary on individualism and even sexist attitudes based on their ancestors’ farming practices. The science of cultural evolution describes the evolution of these norms and introduces the possibility of out-of-equilibria behavior (people behaving in ways that do not benefit them individually) for long enough for institutions to try to stabilise the new equilibria. How do we begin to understand these processes? The real world is messy and before we start running randomised control trials or preparing case studies, it’s useful to model the basic dynamics of cooperation using a simpler form that gets at the core elements of the challenge. One commonly used model is called the “Public Goods Game”. The gist of the game is that I give you, and say 9 others, $10. Whatever you put into a pool (the public good), I’ll multiply by say 3, but then I’ll divide the money equally regardless of contribution. This is similar to paying your taxes for public goods that

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we all benefit from, like roads, clean water, or environmental protections. The dilemma is this: the best move is for everyone to put all their money in the pool. Then they’ll all go home with $30. But it’s in my best interests to put nothing in the pool and let everyone else put their money in. If I put in nothing and they put in $10 each, I’ll go home with almost $40 ($10*9*3people / 10 = $37). What happens when we play this game?Well,

if we play it in a WEIRD nation, where prosocial norms tend to be higher, people put about half their money in, but as they gradually realise they can make more by putting in less, contributions dwindle to zero. One way to sustain contributions is to introduce peer punishment—allow people to spend some portion of their money to punish other people. This is similar to the kind of punishment we might see in a small village. I know who you are or at least I know

your parents or people you know. If you steal my crops, I’ll punish you myself or ruin your reputation. In the game, if we introduce the possibility of peer punishment, contributions rise again. The problem is that this doesn’t scale well. As the number of people grows, we get second-order free-riding—people prefer to let someone else pay the cost of punishment. When someone cuts a queue, you grumble—someone ought to tell that person off ! Someone other than me

When a leader gives his daughter a government contract, it’s nepotism. But it’s also cooperation at the level of the family, well explained by Inclusive Fitness, undermining cooperation at the level of the state. Nwaodu Chukwuemeka, is a consultant with IDEAS Exchange Consulting, Lagos. He can be reached at nwaodu.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk (07066375847)

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Remembering our screen heroes L2 & 3

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Remembering our screen heroes Nigeria had recorded several losses of great citizens who have contributed to the growth of the nation in their respective

Bukky Ajayi

Adebayo Faleti

Fela Kuti

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Despite their demise; their impact is still felt Dagrin Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun popularly known as Dagrin. He was born on 21st of October,1987 in Ogun State, Nigeria. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22 April 2010), was an award-winning

Sam Loco Efe

Trybson Dudukoko and Doris Simeon-Ademinokan

Stephen Keshi defender and manager, born in January 23rd, 1967.

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natural talent. Enebeli Elebuwa

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Society Gist L4

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Ademola Oyefeso takes lead

When Fountain of Hosanna Church and society celebrate Nigeria hero He may not have been celebrated

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Mo Abudu rocks Toronto for new age

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and had been located to Ludi oil Nigeria

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Society Gist L5

Ajibade Alabi

Halima Dehinde-Fernandez regains groove Baroness Halima Fernandez, widow of the late Belgium based international b u s i n e s s m a n , Ambassador Anthonio Oladiende Fernandez, has moved on with her life few years after the demise of husband. Halima, who was based in Belgium for several years, only returned last year July to Kano, her country home almost a year after the burial of her billionaire hubby. From all indications, the Fulani born beauty has got herself together and smiling again. The late Fernandez had a loud marriage with Halima, who hails from the Maude

family in Kano. Further lovebirds were introduced to each other by the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, who was said friend. It was Emir who also turbaned Fernandez as the Garsan Fulani Kano, a title that translates as the champion of the right of the Fulani people of Kano. “Our marriage is a part of me that I cherish. That we in contention because it was a popular marriage in Kano with documentation, and important dignitaries were present”, said Baroness Halima after the burial of her late husband in Belgium.

Otunba Segun Runsewe shines again

Ladi

Ladi Adebutu: An unrepentant humanitarian years to be seen still given out to society and his constituency when he can easily do away with them and go and to enjoy “the sweat of his labour” but not with Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu a member of the House of Representatives and the son of lotto billionaire, Chief Kessington Adebutu. As the race for who takes over the Oke Mosan Government House, in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, in the next dispensation hots up, the young Adebutu is gradually warming his way to the heart of his people especially in Ikene, Sagamu, Remo North where he represented in House Of Representative, that is not to say he is not also loved in the state, in fact, to average indigene of Ogun State, Ladi should be

the next landlord of oke mosan Adebutu, had before now, left no one in doubt of his readiness to contest for the governorship position of the state in 2019. This has been creating expectation among people in Ogun state who sees him as their “messiah “ Adebutu, who is the chairman of House Committee on Agriculture and rural development, many people reputation and huge fortune to bankroll his Guber ambition, but during his open parley with his people last week Sunday in Ijebu it was glaring that his father fame is not only what he is banking on but his good work and humanitarian status.

Socialites Adeleye Fabusoro’s lofty dreams for entertainment

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Former Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Otunba Segun Runsewe, is now a happy man at the moment. Runsewe has just been appointed as the DirectorGeneral, National Council for Arts and Culture. The action man who had served meritoriously for several years winning awards, laurels here and what some people termed as unexpected circumstances. From all indications, it seems all is now well with the celebrated promoter of Nigerian tourism. With his latest job in the in the Art and Culture Ministries, one is sure of another best hands in the ministry. New Genesis.

Adeleye Fabusoro is the CEO of Rare Edge Media a corporate service brand that provides a dynamic range of services focused on broadcast/media content production for TV, Radio and Digital. Fabusoro a highly place personality among the elites who also provide dynamic corporate videos for brands, syndication, as well as equipment rental, has decided to raise the bar for his award , morning programme “Aajirebi” edutainment Yoruba language magazine breakfast show. It discusses social, domestic, cultural and eclectic issues in contemporary Nigerian/African society showing on pay station of DSTV. It is presented as a conversational, engagement between the dual anchors and the house guests who are usually

you can interact with” explained Fabusoro, who also go ahead to explain more about their show

Yoruba by 6pm on Fridays; Family First, also shows on Africa Magic family on Wednesday 6pm and Saturday 8:30pm. We are also at the stage of principal photography of other mind blowing TV shows in both Yoruba and English that will blow Adeleye Fabusoro the mind of the audience. We have produced some movies which will focus. premiere in cinemas soon. Also, “Ajirebi is to kick start your we are entering into other global day, it supposed to give some partnerships to produce one of the information or give you more information on what you already shows and talk shows. know about. We discuss various As an organization we are issue from health, real estate, committed to delivering the best love entrepreneur, money quality entertainment for the management, and is everything enjoyment of our audience.”

Teen L6

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Tips for parents in building good relationship with teens Mutiat Alli

There are several reasons why a good relationship is important in keeping teens safe and healthy. If we the parent is close to our

There are many ways to improve the relationship between us and our teens; Keep in Touch even when everything is going smoothly. We can let our teens know ing in touch regularly with our teens is one of the most important things we can do as parents. Teens feel their parents care about

Spend Time Together.

drive to the store together. Your teen will notice if you make time. Keep Promises. keep them if at all possible. When we are unable to keep our promBe Real With Our Teens. need to talk with our teens about it. We need to tell them that we truly concerned about their well-being. We also need to be courteword. This is an important part of gaining trust and respect. If we and helping out in small ways go a long way to show how much we

The most important qualities of a good relationship are;

Be Thoughtful. marked with a gift or special activity. We just have to let our teens

Recognize Special Efforts.

kind to someone. Tell Them We Care. take the time to tell them? We need to tell our teens how much we

Director: Foluke Daramola Salako Be Supportive. Year of release: January 2017 they still need ourtime: support. We need to listen to them sympathetiRunning 3hrs. cally. The movie cobweb is aSometimes true life story of a in young Avoid Hurtful Teasing. we tease a wayboy that Sam puts (Uti Nwachukwu) who has the desire to be a musician in future a person down. We can avoid teasing our children this way espebut his father Akiga ( Funsho Adeolu) was not in support of cially in front of others. It really hurts. did not want him to end up (uneducated) like him. He never Use Humor and Lighten Up. and be willing to poke fun at ourselves at times. Joking around en-

courages a positive relationship. We must accept

their efforts and strengths. with their parents. Parenting teenagers has rewards and challenges. As our kids recognize these strengths and let our teens know it. Involve Our Teens parents we must help our kids set boundaries and live with rules. aries and rules are.

them as we did when they were small children. They still need us to ment and happiness through our relationships with them.

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Wellness L7

Atolagbe Tawakalitu

Health benefits of Pineapple Pineapple, with the botanical name Ananas Comosus is a tropical plant with an edible multiunit consisting of vitamins and minerals such as Thiamine, Niacine, Choline, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Sodium, Potassium and others.

in the Bromeliaceous family. Pineapples can be consumed fresh, cooked, juiced or preserved. They are found in a wide array of cuisines. Pineapples also contain bromesential for human growth and development. Spiny on the outside, sweet on the inside, pineapples are one fantastic fruit.

pineapple: Great source of vitamins and minerals Pineapple is a good source of vitamins and minerals. A cup of pineapple juice provides 132% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and 76% for manganese which is an essential trace mineral usually found in high amounts in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and legumes. Pineapple also contains copper, a mineral that is critical for being a cofactor in the production of red blood cells. Improves Immunity The immune system functions to protect

formation of blood clots and stimulate immune Reponses especially in children.

microorganisms and repair body damage. Research has also revealed that eating pineapple or taking a bromelain supplement may shorten the duration of infections,

Lowers the risk of cancer Cancer is one of the main causes of death and disability globally. Mainly characterized by uncontrollable cell growth, it invades and harms the surrounding tissues. Various test-tube studies have shown that bromelain may prevent the growth of cancer cells and as well lead them to cell death. Facilitates wound healing The human body has the ability to repair itself after injury but the process may be slowed down by various factors ranging from diabetes to old age. Bromelain in pineapple and fresh pineapple juice can be used to enhance wound healing by ating recovery. Also, a bromelainbased lotion has been shown to enhance the healing of skin burns in humans. Strengthens Bones you to stand tall and be strong. Even though pineapple does not contain a large amount of calcium, it is loaded with a notable

amount of manganese. Manganese is a mineral the body needs to build bones and connective tissues as well as their growth and repair. Improves Eye Health Eye vision is one of the most important senses for humans, second only to the nose. It is our dominant sense since we collect most of our information through visual perception. If you want to keep your eyes healthy, make sure you take pineapple regularly because it is directly associated with boosting eye health also contains beta-carotene, a powerful Antioxidant.

Relationship L8

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Dairy of Abigail