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Okorocha backs S’West, insists APC won’t give Buhari automatic ticket

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Chairman of

the Progressives Governors Forum and Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday, said there would be no automatic

ticket for President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okorocha said this while fielding questions from State House Correspondents after he met Continued on page 6

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Bank customers panic as BVN deadline expires today

Ï N3trn Diaspora’s fund threatened over accounts seizure Ï Banks’ liquidity, economy may be affected Ï BCAN, Abike-Dabiri, others plead for extension

Motolani Oseni, Lagos and Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ As the deadline date for the

new interim court order obtained by the Federal Government to freeze all accounts – corporate Continued on page 5

Aso Rock Clinic lacks basic equipment, Perm Sec agrees with Aisha Buhari 5 FDI inflow into Africa hits $75bn by Dec – Osinbajo 6 South East Governors Forum holds Economic Summit Nov 11 5

L-R: Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun with National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, when Ibikunle visited Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence to condole with him over the death of his son, Jide... on Thursday.

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Bank customers panic as BVN deadline expires today Continued from page 1 and individual – without Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) expires today, several operators of bank accounts without the required BVN are in serious trepidation over possible seizure of their accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following the Federal High Court which ordered compliance between two weeks. Consequently, no fewer than 15 million Nigerians living in the Diaspora are set to lose over N3trillion if the court grant permanent forfeiture order. Apart from Nigerians in the Diaspora, other categories of customers would

who would be affected include those who invested in Treasury bills; fixed deposits, among others. Following the court order, sharp reactions have continued to trail the directives by the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordering the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in the country to disclose all accounts in their custody and the balances therein. The Daily Times recalls that the same court also ordered the commercial banks to disclose the details of all such accounts, their owners, among other issues, while also making an interim order directing the banks to freeze all the said accounts by stopping

all outward payments, operations, or transactions, pending the determination of the substantive application seeking the permanent forfeiture of the balances in the accounts to the Federal Government. The BVN project was initiated by the CBN to uniquely verify the identity of each Bank’s customer for ‘Know your customer’ (KYC) purposes, protect bank customers from fraud and to strengthen the banking system. In the recent time, BVN has become a veritable tool for fighting fraud in the foreign exchange (forex) market. It has also been deployed by the CBN to achieve transparency in forex deals and sustain ex-

change rate stability. But in desperation of not losing deposits in 46 million bank accounts that have not been linked to BVN, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) operating in the country have started reaching out to their customers, asking them to come and complete the biometric registration process. However, disturbed by this, banks have started sending text messages and electronic mails to customers without BVN although, majority of customers affected by the development were mostly those with names mismatch, findings by one of our correspondents revealed. For instance, investigations showed that some

banks’ SMS to their customers without BVN read: “Dear Customers, Your Acct is *********.Kindly visit any of our branches to enroll for BVN or link your existing BVN via ATMs, website or the through the bank USSD code.” Speaking in an exclusive telephone chat with one of our correspondents in Lagos on Thursday, President, Bank Customers’ Association of Nigeria (BCAN), Dr. Uju Ogubunka, said: “This shouldn’t have happened in the first place, but since it has happened, all parties involved should comply, and longer time for compliance should be given to bank customers.” The BCAN boss, who was a former Registrar, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), noted that the time given was too short and all parties should ensure they do this without harming each other by protecting the interest of everybody.

Commenting on the impact of the new policy on the Nigerians in Diaspora, he said: “They should be taken into consideration by given enough time for the exercise, because there are some of them who are processing letter for administration for their deceased ones. In this country, it takes months before such things can be finalised, such people should also, be recognised while coming up with a new deadline. “Also, there are some people who are sick. In fact, intensive awareness programme should be mounted telling people that this is what the Federal Government wants to do; that any account that is not linked with the BVN, the government will appropriate it. “So, when people know that this is the intention of the government, they are likely to react to the issue faster than expected. But if Continued on page 6

South East Governors Forum holds Economic Summit Nov 11 ÏÏÏ In its quest to bring

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria in a peaceful protest demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem ElZakzaky, at the entrance of Human Right Commission in Abuja… on Thursday. PHOTO: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

even development to the South East region of the country and other parts of Nigeria, the South East Governors Forum has confirmed that it’s Economic Summit slated for November 11-13 at the Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu, Enugu State will focus on the role of the Media as a sub-theme. To this end, a paper enti-

tled ‘The Role of the Media In Development: A Road Map for the South East Region’ will be delivered by a veteran Journalist, editor and media manager, Emma Agu, while the lead discussant will be the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria, Professor Chinyere Stella Okunna, according to a release by Mike Udah.

Aso Rock Clinic lacks basic equipment, Perm Sec agrees with Aisha Buhari Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Permanent Secre-

tary, State House, Mr. Jalal Arabi, on Thursday admitted that the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, was right with her recent assertion on the poor state of the State House Clinic. Arabi admitted this when he appeared before an ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives chaired by Hon. Aliyu Magaji in Abuja. The permanent secretary confirmed to the Committee that the clinic was indeed in a deplorable state.

Aisha had said the hospital lacked basic provisions, including syringes and expressed disappointment that a facility designed to cater for the needs of the first family could be left in that shape. The development had prompted the House of Representatives to pass a resolution to probe how the N10.9bn allegedly released to the clinic between 2015 and 2017 was spent. The Ad hoc committee chairman asked: “We take it that the President’s wife is right?” The permanent secretary responded, “I can’t say that the First Lady is wrong.”

However, he took time to explain to the Committee that the problem was caused by inadequate funding of the clinic over the years. He also dismissed the report that N10.9bn was released to the Clinic between 2015 and 2017. Contrary to the figure quoted publicly, the Permanent Secretary told the Committee that the total allocation to the centre in the three years was about N3.5bn. He broke the figure down into N2.9bn for capital projects for the three years, out which total releases tallied at N969.6million.

However, he said total expenditure was N898.8m. For overhead, Arabi told the committee that while N465.9m was appropriated, total releases amounted to N305.6m. He added that overhead expenditure tallied at N152.6m. The permanent secretary also put the total monthly wage bill at N65.5m. “The total personnel working at the State House Medical Centre is 329”, he stated. He claimed that the clinic constantly struggled to render services due to inadequate funding, adding,

“due to inadequate provisions for the medical centre in 2015 budget, a sum of N481.6m was utilised from Service-Wide interventions to the State House Headquarters for purchase of drugs and other consumables.” He also described as untrue the claim that the management of the State House arbitrary deducted the allowances of medical doctors working at the centre. Rather, he claimed that an audit uncovered that “47” members of staff were identified to be illegally collecting allowances that they were not entitled

to collect. On their part, the Ministry of Health and the Federal Capital Territory Administration absolved themselves of any blame in the management of the clinic. The Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire, simply told the committee that his ministry was “not aware” of how the centre was run since it was not under his ministry’s supervision. The FCT Secretary, Health, Amanda Pam, spoke in the same vein, saying that the Aso Rock Clinic was not accountable to the FCTA

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Okorocha backs S’West, insists APC won’t give Buhari automatic ticket Continued from page 1 with President Buhari, adding that all candidates on the party’s platform must emerge through transparent democratic process. The position of Okorocha aligns with that of leaders of the APC in the South West who recently said that the party’s 2019 presidential ticket is open to all members.

The governor, who was being specific about the presidential election, said if Buhari decides to contest, he would have to go through the procedure provided by the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to emerge as the party’s candidate. “We won’t allow imposition of candidates, it must be democratically done,” he told State House correspondents on Thursday in Abuja

shortly after meeting with the President. “If President Buhari will lead the ship in 2019, it must be democratically done – and I say democratically, transparently.” The governor, who is the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum, explained that the decision was to ensure Nigerians keep fate with the party and to prove to the international com-

munity that they would not allow any form of impunity within the APC. Amid insinuations whether the President would contest in 2019, he said Buhari is fit for the election. “The gentleman is even looking much more handsome than even before he went to the hospital. He’s looking stronger and so, he has every right and qualifi-

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they don’t know the essence of what you are doing, then you are just talking to yourself. “That is the way we have looked at it and we believe this is a listening government, because not all the bank account holders work in government or are politicians. So, they should bear those things in mind”. With the interim order of injunction handed down barely two weeks ago by Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, banks are to stop outward payments or any transactions in respect of the accounts without BVN until the substantive application filed by the Federal Government through the Attorney -General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) is determined by the court. The ex-parte motion dated September 28, 2017, had the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the AGF as

plaintiffs/applicants, with Access Bank Plc, CitiBank Nigeria Ltd, Diamond Bank Plc, Ecobank of Nigeria Ltd, Fidelity Bank Plc, First Bank Plc, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Heritage Bank Plc, First City Monumental Bank Plc, Keystone Bank Nigeria, Skye Bank Plc, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Sterling Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, Unity Bank Plc, Wema Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc and the CBN as defendants/ respondents. The motion ex-parte was argued on behalf of the Federal Government by a lawyer, A. D Tyoden, asking the court to grant all the prayers as granted by Justice Dimgba. But a Chief Executive Officer of a commercial bank said he and his colleagues will be unable to obey the directive of the Federal Government to forfeit customers’ funds in accounts without the Bank Verifica-

tion Numbers. But contrary to this statement, DMBs have been reaching out to their depositors reminding them of the need to enroll for the BVN exercise. Meanwhile, a source from another commercial bank, who was not authorised to speak for the bank said: “Prior to this directive, we have been freezing the bank accounts of customers to enable them to comply. The customers who are yet to do that are mostly those who have names mismatch problems. This will be resolved soon.” Another tier 1 bank noted that its bank would comply with the CBN directive to freeze accounts and publish names if there was no contrary order within the stipulated period. “We are already taking steps to communicate with customers who had yet to do so”, the source explained. Another CEO, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said there are huge

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holes in the legitimacy of the order given by federal authorities. “What of a situation where somebody had died and the matter is in administration; what do you want the bank to do, to give government the money and face litigation? “What of Nigerians who are abroad and are still struggling to get their BVNs? What if we send the monies to government and we are sued by the customer(s)? “And the 14-day time frame is very short. Why the rush? Why not give a time frame, maybe till 2018 for people to get their BVNs?, he querried. But in his reaction, Chairman of the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL), Debo Adeniran, said banks were culpable in the illicit funds being kept with them as they use these funds to trade. Continued on page 7

fight against Boko Haram terrorists, the Niger Delta crisis and the war against corruption among others. The Daily Times recalls that at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting in Agodi Government House, Ibadan, the APC leaders through the former interim national chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, had said that anybody in the APC was free to be the standard bearer of the party in the 2019 presidential election. According to him, Buhari has not told them his next line of action, but that whatever position the President takes it should not deter anyone who is interested from contesting. “He has not told us he is running for 2019. Anybody in our party is free to become the president of Nigeria as long as he indicates interest. “We have a process through which a candidate will be selected. If he is lucky to have the ticket, then we have no option than to present him as our candidate,” Akande said.

FDI inflow into Africa hit $75bn by year end –Osibanjo Abuja

Bank customers panic as BVN deadline expires today Continued from page 1

cation to continue his good job. “There is nothing wrong at all, President Buhari qualifies constitutionally to run and the good thing is that he’s in good health, stronger than he has ever been. I think that the hospital he went was a mere exercise to strengthen his nerves and bones,” he added. On what was discussed during the meeting, Okorocah said: “I’ve come to see Mr. President and to discuss politics as it affects the South-East and APC, and the way forward and the politics of APC as it also concerns the governors and it was a very fruitful meeting.” The meeting comes two days after the APC held its National Executive Council meeting at its national secretariat in Abuja. Addressing party leaders at the meeting which held on Tuesday, President Buhari said the party is proud of the achievements it has made in the last two years. Some of the areas listed by the President include the

Osibanjo (SAN), has said that the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into the African region is expected to hit $75.5bn by the end of the year describing the continent of as a land of immense opportunities. FDI is an investment made by a company or individual in one country in business interests in another country, in the form of either establishing business operations or acquiring business assets in the other country, such as ownership or controlling interest in a foreign company. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the opening session of a two day high level policy and private sector forum on trade and investment facilitation for development. He said the expected investment inflows of $75.5bn into the region would be far higher than the $56.5bn recorded in 2016. According to the Vice

President, “We are in a time of critical challenges and in a time of huge opportunities, our population will equal the population of India and China together by 2050. “Some say so earlier, by same year we will have the youngest population in the world, climate change has great impact on Africa than elsewhere and security challenges stubbornly remain in many of our states. “Yet consumer’s spending is projected to reach $1.4tn in the next few years and business to business spending to reach $3.5tn in the next eight years. “African economies are doing better than ever before despite the difficult global economic environment, Gross Domestic Product growth rate with average 2.2 percent in 2015 is estimated to rise to 3.4 percent this year and to 4.3 percent in 2018 all above global average.” The event was hosted by Nigeria in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, and the World Trade Organization among others.

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Bank customers panic as BVN deadline expires Continued from page 6 He said: “Some people have actually abandoned huge amount of money in some of these banks but the banks don’t want to cooperate because they enjoy free money to trade. So, they are also enjoying illicit money to remain in business so that they can trade with it. “If you remit up to N1 million, you will be reported to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). Somebody can decide to remit N950, 000 into several accounts that will add up to N1 billion. “But, once there is BVN, all these funds will be connected and the money remitted into such banks will have been added up if it is more than what can be defended. “If someone does genu-

ine business abroad and wants to repatriate it, he will do that through the normal channel. “The dishonesty pervades the atmosphere which is why many people don’t like the Buhari administration. “Some certain people could be understandable unless the CBN makes provision for them to do their data capture wherever they are. They can do it and pass to the home bank. Most of these banks have branches abroad. They actually advertise the branches of these banks in all the countries of the world. “Some people deliberately avoided it because they know that the funds are not acceptable to the Nigerian extant laws and they know that the businesses they are

doing cannot bring such humongous amount of money. BVN is a magic wand that stops all these excesses,” he added. Speaking also, a legal expert, Mr Rafiu Bello, said there ought to be a balance between law enforcement and rights of individuals. According to him, although the government has supervisory power to ensure that the provision of the Money Laundering Act, the Central Bank of Nigeria Act and the Bank and Other Financial Institutions Act are complied with, the court of law as a balancing institution comes into play as to balancing the powers of the state and the rights of law abiding citizens. He said: “But to every general rule, there must always be exception. There

are cases of people abroad who have not been able to come and do their BVN. “For instance, I have an employee who does not have a means of identification yet and is trying to get a National Identity Card to enable him regularise his account but he cannot withdraw from it pending when he will get his BVN but the irony is that he can’t get the BVN without the National I.D card. “If an order is made for such a person to forfeit his funds that will be infringing on his right to property because such person is genuinely not a money launderer and a criminal. “To regulate financial crime and the individual rights to enjoy their property which include the funds in their account,” he added.

L-R: Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Challenge, Ibadan, SP Olu Akinmoladun; Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations, Oyo State, Buba Sanusi; Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Odude; Director of Operations, British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), West Africa, Charles Kyalo; DPO, Toll Gate, Ibadan, CSP Ogunjemisi Tayo and Manufacturing Manager, BATN, Ilker Ogretir, during the presentation of patrol vehicles to Oyo State Police Command by BATN in Ibadan, Oyo State… recently.

Diezani’s N23bn poll: EFCC quizzes ex-Gov Suswam over cash ÏÏÏ THE

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday questioned and detained a former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam, for allegedly collecting the sum of N450 million from the former Petroleum Minister, Alison Madueke.

A top anonymous source who confided in the Daily Times said that Suswam was invited to explain his role in the sharing of the state’s share of the N23 billion, out of which he personally collected the sum of N450 million. According to the source, the money was allegedly

dished out as bribe to influence the outcome of the last presidential election. Sources in the commission said that the former governor was detained to enable him to tell operatives all that he knew about the N450 million, which he personally collected from a bank and

what he did with the amount. Suswam, who is facing another set of charges over alleged looting of public funds, arrived the premises of the EFCC around 10 am in the waiting arms of operatives, who immediately took him in to answer questions on the N450 million, which the Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party got as its own share of the election booty. Meanwhile, a close aide to the ex- governor who confirmed the development to the at 8:08pm said, he was unsure if Suswam would be allowed to go home.

On the part of the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), the group recently announced its collaboration with the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS), just as it organised a sensitisation programmes for Bureaux De Change (BDCs) on the use and deployment of Bank Verification Number (BVN) Validation Portal. The BDCs, explained that the impact of the BVN portal can be linked with the swift recovery of the naira from over N520/$1 in February to N361/$1 at the parallel market, a development that has continued to marvel financial pundits. But those that understood the role played by Bureaux De Change (BDCs) in achieving this milestone were not surprised. Commenting on this development, ABCON President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said the world is going digital, and BDCs under his leadership must stay ahead of the competition by deploying time-tested technology to deliver effective services to their numerous customers. In view of this, he noted, that the CBN had directed BDCs to validate the authenticity of BVN that clients wanting to buy forex submit to them. The CBN had directed licenced BDCs to ensure that all their transactions have the BVN of the buying customers. The information must be included in the forex returns to the regulator. In the case of corporate customers, the BVN of a director of an authorised signatory of the entity must be provided to the BDC. The ABCON boss said the sensitisation programme was part of its confidencebuilding agenda to ensure that BDCs abide by forex rules. “The programme held in the six geopolitical zones – namely Kano, Lagos, Awka and Abuja, among others is our input to CBN’s policy implementation. It is an opportunity to take confidence-building in BDCs’ operations to greater heights. ABCON leadership has zero tolerance for its members that breach operational guidelines,” he said. However, as customers continue to panic over today’s deadline, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court will today hear the suit instituted by the Incorporated Trustees of Total Support for Rule of Law and Justice Initiative, seeking to be joined as defendant in the BVN suit by the Federal Government. The Incorporated Trustees of Total Support for Rule of Law and Justice Initiative had in a motion filed on its behalf by Chukwudi

News Igwe Esq, urged the court to join them as one of the defendants. A 28-paragraph affidavit dated October 27, deposed to by one Agnes Peter, attached to the application, said it is aware that the Federal Government and AGF plan to obtain from the court, an order of permanent forfeiture of all deposits in all accounts with the 19 commercial banks without BVN. The applicant said that making it a defendant will enable it defend the interest of some Nigerians who may have not obtained their BVN based on some prevailing reasons beyond their control. The group stated that if the permanent forfeiture order is allowed, it would affect accounts that were opened by persons who are deceased and would not appear in court to show cause why the proceeds in the account would not be permanently forfeited to the federal government. Other persons that may be affected by the order according to the group are those who may not have the finances to appear before the court for purpose of showing cause why the proceeds in the account would not be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. It was also revealed that the government was planning to apply for order of permanent forfeiture as it intends to block the accounts beyond period allowed by an ex-parte order. The federal government in the suit marked FHC/ ABJ/CS/911/2017, beside the commercial banks had joined the CBN as the 20th defendant. Meanwhile, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has appealed to the CBN and AGF to put modalities and logistics in place for Nigerians in the Diaspora to obtain their BVN to avoid forfeiture of their savings in their respective bank accounts. Dabiri – Erewa, who spoke through her Special Assistant on Media, AbdurRahman Balogun, urged the CBN to make it possible for all Nigerians in the Diaspora to have their BVNs done in their countries of abode as there had been challenges in getting it before now. Dabiri-Erewa said, “Nigerians in the Diaspora had been remitting billions of US dollars back to the country on yearly basis, the highest on the continent of Africa, thus contributing to the socio-economic development of the country.

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‘We’ll resist any attempt to rig guber poll’ Alphonsus Nweze, Awka

ÏÏÏ The Chairman of

Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Don Unachukwu, has warned that any attempt to rig November 18, 2017 governorship election in the state will meet with stout resistance from the people. He said the people would safeguard their votes from the agents of destruction who want to plunge the state into trouble by banking on rigging themselves in, assuring however that they

will not succeed. He said “I keep praying that we shall re- elect Obiano. We don’t want these wolves to take over the state. God has always been with us. We suppose to answer God`s state Hon. Unachukwu predicted Governor Obiano’s victory in the November 18, 2017 governorship election, saying that Anambra people would not go back to Egypt again. Unachukwu who spoke exclusively to Amatas Voice when the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) held its campaign rally at

Ojoto, the Headquarters Local Government Area, Hon. Unuchukwu said with the overwhelming evidence of what Obiano has done, there is no reason why he should not be re-elected in a landside Hon. Unachukwu said the Governor has done well virtually in every department that there was no reason why the people of Anambra state would not vote for him massively. In area of agriculture, there has been massive investment through the ingenuity and efforts of Governor Obiano to the extent that the state now has

Anambra-made-rice. On education, the state has been winning awards in every area, a clear indication of the huge investment in the sector, saying that a teacher from Anambra state won the best teacher in Nigeria which is an eloquent testimony of Obiano`s educational programmes Unachukwu said his Local Government was a beneficiary of Governor Obiano`s health programme of setting up and equipping of health centres, which was sited at Akabo, Ojoto. Industries, he said, have been springing up here and

there in the state through the effort of Governor Obiano`s think home Philosophy, which has attracted such investors like the Cosmas Maduka who set up his Coscharis farm in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the state. He said Governor Obiano`s magic in securing lives and property in the state was yet to be equaled by any other state in the country as the state which was once a “den of robbers and kidnappers” have become haven of night life. Unachukwu said before now violent robberies and

kidnappings have become the order of the day that Anambra indigenes conduct marriages outside the state, but Obiano has changed all that. “In communities and grass development, he was not lacking as he gave every community N20 million to develop their place and the ones which has finished theirs was given another grant of N20 million in the second phase, bringing the total money to N40 million. He also gave N10 million to all the markets in the state to carry out their projects,” he said

Mammoth crowd attends PPA campaign flag-off Oyi LGA pledges support to APGA govt John Ndu

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Progressive People’s Alliance (PPA) witnessed a mammoth crowd as they held officially flagged off their campaign over the weekend at All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, during which the National Working Committee of the party led by her National Chairman, Chief Peter Ameh performed the ceremonial handing over of the party’s flag to Mr Godwin Chukwunenye Ezeemo and his deputy, 38 year old Hon. Stanley Nkwokah and Ezeemo stunned everyone by signing a social contract with the people. Handing over the flag, Chief Ameh described Ezeemo as “a man of integ-

rity and an embodiment of honesty and humility who has distinguished himself as an astute business man and administrator and therefore the ideal candidate for governorship in a great state like Anambra.” Appreciating the “emotions, enthusiasm and excitement”expressed by the teeming crowd of supporters, Ezeemo opined that the electorates’ sacrificing their time to be part of the flag off was evidence that they are resolved to see a better Anambra State. He shared his disgust at the “reckless abandon with which previous governments and event he present have been misusing their power to lord it over the people and siphon public

funds” and promised that his emergence is a coup de grace for irresponsible governance. In his words, “I know that our people have been lied to for so long and that is why you find it difficult convincing some people who have seen my antecedents but are still doubting the genuineness of my purpose. This is why I have chosen to sign a social contract with you women, youths, traders, commuter drivers and all other groups that make up Anambra people today so that you can hold me accountable if I default from accomplishing any of my promises within the timeline I have slated to actualise them if I emerge your governor.”

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ÏÏÏ It was a colourful celebration as APGA faithful in Oyi Local Government Area gathered in their numbers in solidarity to endorse Gov. Willies Obiano for his second term bid. The event, which took place at the LG secretariat attracted dignitaries and party loyalists from communities in the council. Addressing the crowd, Governor Obiano promised to continue spreading his administrative benevolence for more developmental projects in the area. He said his administration had concluded the de-

sign of Ogbunike Cave to transform the site to `global tourism centre’, which according to him will promote business activities, attract tourists and add value to the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). ``In my second tenure, I will re-construct all major roads in the LG and complete the installation of street lighting of the road. ``We are doing all these to transform the state and give it global attraction. So, I encourage you to support our administration to achieve our goals and objectives,” Obiano added. The Commissioner for Information and Commu-

nications Strategy, Ogbuefi Tony Nnachetta said Oyi was special in the development of Anambra State. ``We support Obiano for his sincerity and determination to improve on the welfare of our people. ``Obiano has delivered on the crucial needs of the communities. No kidnapping and shops are always on at the night times. People are moving freely, unlike what we experienced in the past,’’ Nnachetta pointed out. Lady Bianca Ojukwu said that APGA had kept faith with the people of the state and provided necessary infrastructure for the people.

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Courts grant bail to 67 suspected kidnappers in Kogi Idris Ahmed,

Lokoja

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courts sitting in Lokoja have granted bail to 67 suspects standing trial for attempted armed robbery and kidnapping. Already 65 of them have spent one week in Federal Prisons, Koton-Karfe and Okene with exception of the two juveniles who were granted bail so as to be arraigned at the state family Court. The Chief Magistrate of court 1,Lokoja Levi Animoku, who is handling a batch of 34 cases including the two juveniles said the accused had undertaken to comply with bail condi-

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said that its attention had been drawn to a scam being perpetrated by some fraudulent persons

tions. Animoku said perusing the dispositions of the various affidavits presented by counsels to the accused that they (accused) were presumed innocent until the contrary was proved, pointed out that bail was not a discharge or acquittal of the accused of the charges preferred against them saying, “gladly enough, the prosecution has given voice in favour of the bail of the accused persons. “Each accused is released on bail in the sum of N20,000 with a reliable surety in like sum.” The surety, Animoku added, must be either a Civil Servant or a staff of

Dangote Cement Company or a notable businessman with evidence of means and resident in Lokoja or it’s environs. Also at Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court II, the presiding Chief Magistrate, Alhassan Hussaini granted bail to another set of 33 suspects alleged to have criminally conspired and attempted to commit armed robbery and kidnapping. It would be recalled that the accused were arrested by a combined team of Police, the Army, Department of State Service (DSS) and National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) during a raid in Obajana on October 10.

Delta to take over Tsekelewu, Oporoza cottage hospitals Joe Abu, Warri

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Delta state government has agree to take over the operations of the two Cottage hospitals at Tsekelewu and Oporoza communities built by the Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF through the sponsorship of Chevron Nigeria Limited for the people of the riverine communities to have access to good health facilities. It would be recalled that the communities through their leader, Comrade Jude Ukori, had last week appealed to the Delta state government to take over and provide personnel for the cottage hospitals at

Oporoza and Tsekelewu communities in Warri South West and Warri North Local Government Areas in the state. In response to the plea, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa revealed yesterday that the commissioner of health in the state, Dr. Nicholas Azinge has been directed to examine the hospitals and make a programme for the possible takeover of the hospitals in no distance time. Governor Okowa, represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr. Tams Brisibe, during the commissioning of projects at Gbaramatu and Egbema communities in Warri South West and North Local Government Areas of the state, said the

Beware of fake website, CBN warns public whereby unsuspecting members of the public are diverted to a fake website purportedly belonging to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The CBN warned that “there is the danger of these fraudsters extorting money from victims based on false claims that the payments made are to

either guarantee or secure loans from the various intervention funds of the bank.” In a statement on Thursday by the Acting Direc-

tor of Communications, Isaac Okorafor, the apex bank said “for the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state as follows: That the only website created and

state government is ready to cater for the essential needs of the Egbema and Gbaramatu people. The governor thanked members of the EGCDF for embarking on essential projects that are dear to members of the communities, adding that the projects will no doubt compliments the state government SMART agenda. He noted that the state government made enough provision for youths in Delta in the new budget, saying that several youths will be empowered in various skills through the Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme, STEP and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme, YAGEP. maintained by the Central Bank of Nigeria for its engagement with stakeholders is: www.cbn.gov.ng. “The CBN does not charge any fee from those desirous of accessing funds from its various intervention programmes.”

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PDP National chairmanship: Gbenga Daniel begins nationwide tour …To visit Sultan of Sokoto Stories by Patrick Okohue with Agency Report Former Ogun State governor and frontline candidate for the position of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has commenced a nationwide campaign for the position. Informing the chairman of the National Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Ahmed Makarfi through a letter dated 31st October, 2017, Daniel popularly called OGD, said that he would be going on the tour from November 2, ahead of the National Convention of the party slated for 9th December, 2017. According to him, “The purpose of the tour is to sensitise the people about the efficacy of our party while also meeting the delegates and leaders of our party nationwide. “The tour will commence in Sokoto where we will pay a courtesy call on the Sultan and seize the opportunity to celebrate with him on the 11th anniversary of his coronation.” After the visit to Sokoto, the campaign train of OGD would move to Gusau in Zamfara State in the morning of Friday, 3rd November and proceed to Katsina in Katsina State in the afternoon of the same day. Daniel, whom many have applauded for his ambition, would touch down in Kano, Kano State for the campaign in the afternoon of 4th November before berthing in Dutse in Jigawa State in the evening of the same day.

The jewel city of Gombe in Gombe State would play host to the man acclaimed to be the choice of the people in the afternoon of 8th of November before he would touch down at Yola in Adamawa State in the evening of the same day. The time table of the tour made available by the OGD Campaign Organisation, further revealed that Jalingo in Taraba State would be his port of call on November 9th, while he would be campaigning in Lokoja, Kogi State on 10th November. The campaign time table added that OGD would travel to Minna, Niger State and Kaduna in Kaduna State on November 11, while he would be campaigning in Bauchi, Bauchi State and Jos in Plateau State on 13th November. OGD, who ruled Ogun State for eight years from 2003 to 2011 with enviable achievements, would move his campaign train to Makurdi in Benue State and Lafia in Nassarawa State on the 14th of November, while he would travel to Maiduguri in Borno State and Damaturu Yobe State on 16th November to meet with the party’s faithful on why he should be their next national chairman. The campaign tour continues on 17th of November in Birni Kebbi, Kebbi State before starting the Eastern tour on November 21 in Imo State. The train will then move to Umuahia in Abia State in the afternoon of the same day. The tour would continue on 22nd of November in Abakaliki,

OTUNBA GBENGA DANIEL Ebonyi State in the morning before it would be rounded off in Enugu, Enugu State in the afternoon. OGD would resume the tour in Awka, the capital of Anambra State in the morning of November 23 before moving to Asaba in Delta State in the afternoon of the same day. The campaign train would visit the South-South State of Edo and campaign in Benin in the morning of November 24 before moving to Akure in Ondo State in the afternoon of the same day. OGD would round off the campaign with a visit to the South West State of Ekiti in Ado Ekiti in the morning of 25th November before the campaign would hold in another South West State

of Osun in Osogbo in the afternoon of the same day. Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State would host the campaign team of the man of the people on 26th November before the team would proceed to Lagos, the centre of excellence on November 27, while Ilorin in Kwara State would be the base for the campaign of the versatile politician and engineer on the 29th of November. The time table stated further that OGD and his campaign train would proceed to Yenagoa in Bayelsa State and Port Harcourt in Rivers State on November 30 before travelling to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State on December 1. Calabar in Cross River State would play host to OGD and his

Nwaoboshi empowers 784 constituents with N39.2m The Senator representing Delta North District in the National Assembly, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, has empowered 784 persons aimed at boosting micro-credit business and cutting down the effect of recession in Delta North Senatorial District. The 784 beneficiaries, who each received N50,000 totaling N39.2 million, were selected from the nine local government areas that make up the senatorial district. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta North, Hon Moses Iduh, made the disclosure in a chat with newsmen after presenting the empowerment package to 168 beneficiaries from Aniocha

South and North Local Government Areas, to round up the 2017 tranche of the programme. While Aniocha South received N4.4 million for 88 beneficiaries, Aniocha North got N4 million for 80 beneficiaries. Hon. Iduh, who led the committee chaired by Chief Lawrence Osiegbu during the presentation, said the programme was in fulfillment of Senator Nwaoboshi’s campaign promises. He disclosed that eight beneficiaries were randomly selected per ward from the 98 wards to make up 784 beneficiaries, adding that the empowerment was spread across the nine local governments of Delta North Senatorial District.

SENATOR PETER NWAOBOSHI Also speaking, Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Fidelis Tilije, while commending the Senator stated that Nwaoboshi had ensured, through various empowerment

packages that he delivered on his mandate. Chief Tilije advised beneficiaries against giving their money to party executive or for frivolous indulgences but rather put it to judicious use. The Chairman of Aniocha North, Hon. Chucks Oseme, and his Aniocha South counterpart, Chief Isaac Awuzia, commended the initiative and urged the people to continue to vote for the PDP which they described as the only party with the true prosperity plans for all. Some of the beneficiaries who spoke commended the efforts of Senator Nwaoboshi and promised to continue to support the PDP.

team on 2nd December, while the campaign train of the cerebral politician would be rounded off in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, his home state with a mass rally on Sunday, December 3rd. Speaking during his official declaration for the position in Abuja on Wednesday 18th October, OGD, had told the gathering, which comprises mainly politicians and journalists that his ultimate goal was to work towards the victory of the party in the 2019 general elections and in all other elections in between. “To achieve this, I am prepared to work with all leaders of our party, various interest groups and individuals. “In the last few weeks, I have gone round visiting many of our leaders and stakeholders. I believe that I have sufficiently interacted with many of our party leaders, elders and members to have identified various fault lines which needed closing up so that we can return to the ideals and vision of our founding fathers. “One of my focus as the National Chairman is to bring back many of our party men who have left,” he had said. On the state of the nation, OGD stated that most Nigerians today have come to recognise that the PDP midwifed democracy for Nigeria and that the country fared better under the party. “Regrettably, the people did not vote out our party for want of performance. We lost out because we miscalculated on certain aspects of our politics; outside the management of the nation’s economic resources. “We failed to ask some critical questions needed for planning. For instance, when President Muhammadu Buhari in 2011 as the candidate of the CPC got less than 5,000 votes in Abia State, we did not ask why? “When in 2011, the 15 states that Muhammadu Buhari had the least votes came from Southern Nigeria, we did not ask why? When the trend repeated itself in 2015, who asked why?” he had stated. It will be recalled that OGD had visited the likes of Gen. TY Danjuma (rtd.), former head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), ex-governor of Kano State, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, and former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar. Other people that OGD has consulted on his ambition include a former governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema and former President Olusegun Obasanjo amongst several others.

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Lawal, Oke must face EFCC investigation, says Omolegan Iniobong Iwok The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been charged to immediately begin the investigation of the sacked former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the ex-director Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayo Oke for corruption related offences. This demand was made by a Lagos lawyer and public affairs analysis, Mr Idowu Omolegan in an interview with The Daily Times, noting that though the President was slow in sacking the two

former public office holders, that he expects the anti graft agency to urgently commence investigation and possibly arrest them. Omolegan who is also a human rights activist, berated the President for not being decisive in fighting corruption, especially among people close to him and his government, adding that the President need to act faster if the anti graft war was to succeed. He said that the EFCC, did not need any directive from the President to investigate the two men, adding that the anti graft agency must remain impartial in the discharge of it duties.

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He said “since he came back from his sick leave it seem he is not in control of this government, obviously some cabals have taken over his gov-

ernment. “He has been slow, Buhari is slow in taking the decision to sack the two men and he is courting corruption.

“Since the two men have been sacked, I expect the EFCC to immediately investigate them and possibly prosecute them, what are they waiting for, they should do their job, are they waiting for directive from the President? I don’t expect them to be partial in their work,” Omolegan said. Speaking further on the sacked former Pension boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, he said there were insincerity on the report by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, that the President was informed before he was reinstated, adding that it was obvious that the Maina issue had been politicised.

ENSIEC said it is set for tomorrow’s LG poll Bayelsa Assembly okays The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), has said arrangements have been concluded for the Nov. 4 local government elections in the state. The Secretary of the Commission, Mr Tagbo Nnamah, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu that sensitive and non-sensitive materials had already been sorted out and ready for deployment. Nnamah said the Commission had trained its permanent and ad hoc staff on guidelines for the election. He added that the feedback the Commission was getting from stakeholders to provide other necessities in terms of security and logistics had been satisfactory so far. He noted that “as you can see from my office, we are putting final touches; crossing the Ts

Dickson’s request for N40bn loan

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PROF. MAHMUD YAKUB and dotting the Is. “We are ready and set for the election on Saturday and we believe the commission will deliver credible, hitch-free and acceptable election.” The secretary said that the commission had provided level playing field for candidates. Nnamah, who stressed that only true and certified voters’

register from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would be used for the exercise, maintained that “card readers would not be used in this election.” Elections will hold in 17 council areas and 261 political wards for the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the state.

Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, CON, on behalf of the National Caretaker Committee, the Organs of the Party and PDP family nationwide; condoles with the National Leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu on the demise of his son, Jide Tinubu. :This is sad, shocking and very painful. “We believe that the Almighty God knows the best and understands the circumstances surrounding his sudden departure from us and we pray Him (God), to give his family and the government of Lagos state the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“May the soul of Jide Tinubu rest in perfect peace.nce again, accept our condolences”, the opposition party said . On its part, the UPP said “ The United Progressive Party received shock the news of the death of the first son of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Jide Tinubu. “The ebullient and resourceful young man, his demise is a big loss to the family. The death of a loved one, particularly a son is very devastating. “The Party shares the grief of members of the Tinubu family and pray to God Almighty to console and comfort them in this period of bereavement. May his gentle soul rest in peace”, it said.

PDP, UPP condole with Tinubu over son’s death Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party PDP,;and the United Progressives Party, UPP have commiserated with the former Governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress Asiwawu Bola Tinubu over the death of his first son, Jide The PDP described the death of Jide Tinubu as sad shocking and painful, while UPP on its part described the death as a big loss to the family members. The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye on Thursday said “The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the request by the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson, for the power to renegotiate existing loans secured by the State Government from commercial banks to allow for funding of ongoing projects in the State to be completion. According to Governor Dickson’s request, in a letter dated 30th of October,2017 and read on the floor of the House, the approval sought is to consolidate and renegotiate a N40billion existing loans under the Contractor Infrastructure Development Scheme(CIDS). The proposed renegotiation of N40billion loan, according to the State Governor, would be restructured into 42 months repayment plan with the State Government standing as guarantor based on a standing order on the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) For repayment. At an emergency sitting held yesterday Thursday in Yenagoa during a state Public Holiday known as “Thanks Giving Day”, the members of the State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Hon. Kombowei Benson agreed that the request of the State Governor is necessary and in order. The Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Akpe, who moved the motion for the approval of Gov. Dickson’s request, explained that the request is explicit and has the interest of Bayelsa people at heart, “ the request is to consolidate and restructure existing state loan facilities and to reduce pressure

on the State resources and deductions” Hon. Akpe noted that such loans like the N3billion Car loans for State Assembly members, the State Cargo Airport project loan, among others,” the approval is needed to create space for fund so that the state can quickly complete projects such as the Isaac Boro road, the Yenagoa-Oporoma road project and the Igbogene -Bayelsa Palm road.” “We all know that the tenure of the present administration is coming to an end in 30 months. And these projects need to be completed to prevent loss of time and waste project purpose. When the space for the funds are opened, the contractors will secure loans with the Bayelsa Govt standing as guarantors.” He stated that the decision was to hand the direct sourcing of funds to the contractors and allow direct deployment of funds to the completion of projects. Other State Assembly Members including Hon. Tonye Isenah (KOLGA 1),Hon. Monday Obubo (Southern Ijaw 2), Hon. Gabriel Ogbara (Ogbia 3), Hon. Watson Belemote (Brass 2) voted for the approval and prayed that ongoing projects in their constituency be completed. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Kombowei Benson,while affirming the position of the House on the Governor Dickson’s request, said the approval will allow project completion for the benefit of all areas of the State.,” we are all clamouring for laudable projects in the state.”

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E-payment fraud as major impediment to Nigeria’s economy

ecent news that Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), lost as much as N2.19 billion to fraudsters through electronic channels, otherwise called e-payments, or e-banking in 2016 fiscal year, is an indication that all is still not well with the security of electronic payment system in the country. Of the amount lost to e-payment fraud, across the counter transactions amounted to N511.07milllion, followed by Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions worth N464.5 million, Internet banking worth N320.66 million, Point- of- Sale (POS) transactions worth N243.32 million and mobile banking transactions worth N235.17 million, among others. The news, coming from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is an indication that e-payment system in Nigeria needs to be more strengthened so that it will be safer, more secured and enduring in the interest of safe banking. According to the CBN, e-payment is any form of payment that allows for the use of electronics system to initiate, authorize and confirm the transfer of money between two parties. The transaction reason could be for the payment for goods and services, settlement of obligations and gifts, among others. According to the CBN, e-payment transaction volumes grew at 8 .9% to reach $387.3 billion in 2014, an increase driven by accelerated growth in developing markets. Cards have been the fastest growing payment instrument since 2010, while payments using cheques have declined consistently and significantly. In 2014, debit cards accounted for the highest share (45.7%) of global e-payment transactions and were also the fastest growing (12.8%) payment instrument. Thus, it is incumbent on all stakeholders, users, regulatory authorities, particularly the CBN and the federal government to put in place strict legislation and rules that will safeguard the safety of e-payment system in the country. There is no doubt that there are hard challenges facing the CBN, the banks and the security agencies in enforcing the provisions of the Cybercrime Act of

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Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Nsima Ekere (middle), cuts the tape to commission the Ubaha-UmuogbaOrindu link Road in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State… recently. With him are traditional ruler of Ekeoba community, Eze Nwoko Nna (2nd left); Eze Philip Ajomiwe (right) and NDDC Executive Director Projects, Engr. Samuel Adjogbe (left).

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2015, a situation which has not helped much in nabbing cyber crime perpetrators, thus making a review of the act imperative. While e-frauds can happen at any time, their frequencies of occurrence increase towards the end of the year because of the festivities around the end of the year and the need for people to hold more money for their expenses. The fact that as much as N2.19 billion was lost to fraudsters last year through electronic fraud is a clear indication that the existing preventive and detective strategies currently in place at the banks are not enough to prevent efrauds. It is true that the introduction of ebanking into the Nigerian financial system has made the conduct of financial transactions much easier than before, especially in this era of cashless policy. Unfortunately, e-banking has been abused by fraudsters and it has become Nigeria’s biggest economic enemy. The CBN and the banks must therefore embark on enlightenment of the banking public on how to drastically reduce cyber-fraud and e-banking abuses in the country. At the same time, the National Assembly would need to review the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act of 2015 to make it more difficult for fraudsters to embark on e-fraud and to increase the penalties for those convicted for e-fraud. In addition, given the very significant importance attached across the world to the protection of information infrastructure in the delivery of financial services, persons who attempt to compromise epayment infrastructure should be visited with heavy sanctions to deter other like- minded criminals from committing such crimes. There is also a need for the CBN to use the biometric information on the Bank Verification Number of bank customers to identify, verify and authenticate all customers at the point of their e-transactions. By blocking all loopholes that could make efraud possible and by enacting an effective anti-cybercrime law, there is no doubt that incidences of e-fraud would be drastically reduced in the country.

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Nigerian political elite dangerous to women

W Nosa Eweka

omen are marginalised when it comes to politics and political appointments so I understand why women in Nigeria are asking the National Assembly to pass a law that will guarantee women get at least 35% of elective and political appointive positions. I am torn about this idea because our constitution explicitly guarantees both men and women equal rights. I do understand why women want this so bad and I believe they should get it. Politics is a very dirty game in Nigeria dominated by a huge majority who are backwards and archaic in their thinking. President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment last year during a State visit to Germany was proof of that. Our President with Angela Merkel standing beside him said “I don’t know what party my wife belongs to, I have superior knowledge over her because I ran for the presidency four times, my wife belongs in my bedroom and kitchen” when asked by a reporter his thoughts on his wife publicly critiquing him. The First Lady and wife of our President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari critiquing her husband publicly was no excuse for our leader to make such a statement, he could have been diplomatic. I was terribly embarrassed, disappointed and disgusted that our leader would make such a sexist and misogynistic statement with arguably the world’s most powerful woman

standing beside him. President Buhari is the face, voice, the number one citizen and the chief diplomat of our nation. Our President’s comment also reinforced the idea that women are beneath men amongst the religious, traditional and political class in Nigeria. President Buhari’s slogan is “Change begins with me”, it’s time for our leader to change. Our President is supposed to be a progressive, he is the leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), emphasis on progressive. I was even more embarrassed that our Celebrities, the female Members in the National Assembly, our female Deputy Governors and the Wives of our State Governors refuse to let their voices vibrate passionately against this type of misogyny and sexism. Why did women in Nigeria not organize and let their voices vibrate all across Nigeria after our President uttered those horrible words? What were they scared off ? The political elite in Nigeria don’t consider female politicians as equals, women are never consulted or involved when it comes to political calculations. I blame our past Presidents, President Buhari, our political parties and Nigerian women for this. The immediate past Chairperson of the Democratic Party in the United States was a woman. The Presidential Candidate of the Democratic Party in the 2016 U.S elections was a woman. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Chancellor of Germany and the President of both Liberia and

Singapore are women. If you take a look at our two major political parties in Nigeria today, the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), we have no women holding sway in the National Working Committee (NWC). The NWC is the executive arm of a party responsible for the day-today governance as well as oversight of its national activities. The APC claim to be the party of progressives, yet they don’t have one single woman in their NWC, not one. The PDP on the other hand has just one woman in its NWC and she doesn’t even have a significant role, she is given the title “Woman Leader”. I stand to be corrected but I don’t think our major political parties has ever had a female as National Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Financial Secretary or Legal Adviser, why? Are there not any capable women that could be members of the NWC of our two major political parties? In Nigeria today, we don’t have a female Governor. There are 4 female Deputy Governors out of 36. We have 5 female Ministers out of 36. There are 8 female Senators out of 109. We have just 19 female Members in our House of Representatives out of 360 and there are only 2 female Principal Officers out of the 20 we have in our National Assembly. We need more women involved in politics. We definitely need more women in elective and appointive positions. Hillary Clinton said recently that women need to

rise to the challenge by using their numerical strength to seize power and aspire to all possible positions as a way of proving their worth, I concur. How are the 27 female Members out of 469 in our National Assembly going to get this proposed affirmative action bill for women that failed once before passed? How are “The 27” going to change the minds of their male counterparts who voted against this bill a few months ago? Mrs. Buhari, “The 27”, The Minister of Women Affairs, female Deputy Governors, Wives of our State Governors, the Richest Woman in Nigeria, every single literate Nigerian woman and all our Celebrities have to organize and let their voices vibrate at incredible decibels at the National Assembly, the Presidential Villa, Government Houses in our 36 States, at our State Houses of Assembly, across every social media platform and at every event covered by the press in and outside Nigeria until this proposed bill becomes law. In conclusion, Mrs. Buhari, “the 27”, wives of our state governors and the Minister of Women Affairs have to start mentoring young aspiring female politicians. They have to encourage all women to speak on national issues. They also have to partner with major organisations to provide capacity building for women who want to go into governance and politics. Eweka is an entrepreneur and a member of Benin Royal Family. (nosaeweka@yahoo.com).

‘Guys’ that ought not to be in PMB’s government

T Edward Nnachi

his piece is loaded with uninvited advice. It ordinarily should not have been written, but for recent evidence that the quality of advice available to President Muhammadu Buhari is questionable. Friends of people in power often speak in hushed tones about how the President never listens, about how difficult it is to approach him let alone sell an argument to him once his mind is made up. However, anyone who watched the Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla on Channels TV on Monday will agree that we can’t leave Buhari to his advisers. This list is inexhaustible; it only profiles three or so federal government appointees who, with an ideal President in charge, would have already lost their jobs last week. As occasion demands, it will be torn like ex Olusegun Obasanjo’s PDP membership card and replaced with new names. It took Buhari himself six months to assemble his ministers; therefore, it would be impossible for a journalist to gather the bad eggs in one fell swoop. All names on the list earned a spot either by virtue of their role in or their analysis of the botched civil service recall of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), who is wanted by the Nigerian Police, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the

INTERPOL for multibillion-naira pension fraud. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice The ‘guy’ is still the Attorney General of the Federation? Shocking but not so shocking, because this is Nigeria. As has now been made public, it was an April 2017 letter from him that triggered a string of processes that culminated in Maina’s secret reinstatement. In that letter, he urged the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to “give consequential effect to the judgment that voided the warrant of arrest issued against A.A. Maina, which formed the basis for the query and his eventual dismissal”. His letter is misleading. Contrary to the AGF’s letter, the arrest warrant was not the basis of Maina’s dismissal from service in 2013. Rather, it was Maina’s abscondment from duty. The undercurrents of his action are not all public yet, but there is scant truth in his claim that he was guided by “law and public interest”. His interests are private. Unfortunately for the ‘change’ regime Buhari professes to be running, a figure like him, sympathetic to the course of persons of questionable characters, will constitute an impediment to the anti-graft cause. Since he could not advise Maina to first clear his name in court as precondition for his reinstatement, the AGF should follow the fugitive through the exit door. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media After two years in office, this

‘guy’, one of Buhari’s two spokesmen, is still obsessed with Jonathan. To him, “some influential officials loyal to the previous government may have been the invisible hand in the latest scandal that saw the return of Maina to the public service, despite being on the EFCC’s wanted list”. He views Maina as “one of the monsters created by the former PDP government, and which are still rearing their ugly heads long after the party was soundly defeated in the 2015 elections”. We had thought his announcement of rat infestation at Buhari’s office was the worst we would get, but this? No. Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution Nigerians were still trying to make sense of Maina’s reinstatement when this ‘guy’ appeared on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily to defend the indefensible, arguing that since Maina “had not been found guilty of any offence”, he did “not see why some people are outraged”. He even substituted himself for Maina. “If the EFCC declares me wanted, that does not mean that I have been adjudged guilty,” he said. “It is only a court of competent jurisdiction that can adjudge anybody guilty.” He must have been red-faced a few hours later when Buhari ordered Maina’s disengagement from the civil service. Being a lawyer and the presidential adviser on prosecutions, he should have known that the court could not have declared guilty, a man who fled from trial.

Had Buhari sought this ‘guy’s advice before acting, he would have been encouraged to keep the fugitive in service until conviction by the courts that he was running away from. People like him do not belong in Buhari’s government; people like him are enemies of the people — enemies of the poor, aged pensioners who have been denied the fruit of their labour by the greed of a few people among whom, according to the EFCC, is Maina. Nigerians should use their sharp brains to figure out who these ‘guys’ talked about above are. The President? Mr. President will himself deserve a place on this list if more than one of these men retains his office by the time the Maina probe is done and dusted. It is one thing for a President to have the wrong hands in government; it is another for him to possess the balls to replace them. And this is not too hard to do. Even Jonathan, the one widely believed to be weak, fired (although reluctantly) Stella Oduah as Minister of Aviation, following her indictment by two panels that probed the purchase of two bulletproof cars for N255m and the approval of N643m for the purchase. If a weak civilian did this, it can’t be too much to expect from a stonecold retired Major-General. If he can’t dismiss his under-performing appointees, then Buhari is the number-one albatross of his own government. Nnachi can be reached via, nnachieddyugbor@gmail.com.

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What guardian tortoise says about Buhari Conversation with Azu 040817

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The same forces inside the government that prolonged action on the Lawal-Oke case are working hard to let Maina enjoy the billions of naira he pocketed from the sweat of miserable pensioners. Sadly, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who should be helping to put away high-profile crooks appears either confused or overwhelmed by his job. It was heartbreaking to hear him enthusiastically justifying his role in Maina’s triumphant return to work, while millions of the victims of the pension scam are suffering

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he cartoon was published in The Guardian on a Sunday sometime in 2016. It was a depiction of the tortoise approaching the gate of the Presidential Villa, carrying the sign, “Slow and steady.” On that Sunday, nearly one year after President Muhammadu Buhari was elected and months, I think, after he announced his ministers, the President had a copy of that publication on his side table as he spoke with a guest. Over small talk, he picked up the newspaper, flipped to the cartoon page and spread it before the guest. “Whom do you think that is,” he asked, halfsmiling. His guest looked at the cartoon, and as he was raising his head locked eyes with the president. Both of them erupted in laughter. The tortoise in the cartoon was a caricature of a president who had taken six months to appoint his cabinet and would take even much longer to fill other vital positions in government. Up till this week, he regretted that many vacancies still exist. Except in relation to the war against Boko Haram, which appears to have been an aberration in response time, the tortoise may well be the president’s favourite mascot for performance. But it’s no longer a laughing matter. The removal of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the NIA DG, Ayo Oke, finally happened five months after the report was ready and over two months after it was submitted to the president. Did it have to take that long? Yes, the president travelled on a medical vacation shortly before the report was due to be submitted. But for a matter that has been lingering since April – and one that touches on corruption, a major pillar of the government’s agenda – it shouldn’t take nine weeks after his return to nail the coffin. Yet, this coffin is not even closed. Prosecution for criminal breach of trust should immediately follow their indictment and removal from office. But if

Oke, left and Lawal it took six months to indict and formally remove Lawal and Oke from office, that may well be the end of the matter, until either or both of them pop up again in another government office and claim arrears for their layoff. In a deal worse than incest, Lawal used a company in which he has interest to cut grass with N220 million from funds meant for displaced survivors of Boko Haram. It should have made the president mad that such nonsense happened at a time when he was desperately looking for help from the World Bank to rebuild the devastated North East region. Or that instead of providing intelligence that might have saved lives at the war front, Oke, the nation’s top spy, was busy stashing away money in a private apartment in Lagos, using his wife as full-time dollar nanny. Why should the World Bank – or any other serious-minded group – act with urgency or care when the government gives the impression that fantastically corrupt officials in government are welcome to stay until public outrage boils over? Again, we’re seeing the same dangerous delay playing out in the case of the disgraced former Chairman of the Presidential Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina. With questions over what President Muhammadu Buhari knew or did not know swirling, the government ought to follow up on Maina’s speedy removal – an exceptional moment – by charging him to court. But from what the Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, is saying, it appears that the same forces inside the government that prolonged action on the LawalOke case are working hard to let Maina enjoy the billions of naira he pocketed from the sweat of miserable pensioners.

Sadly, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who should be helping to put away high-profile crooks appears either confused or overwhelmed by his job. It was heartbreaking to hear him enthusiastically justifying his role in Maina’s triumphant return to work, while millions of the victims of the pension scam are suffering. It’s not Malami’s fault. Neither are the hordes of crooks that still appear to be beyond the reach of the law to blame for the delay in bringing them to justice. The energy of Buhari’s government has been drained, almost from the start, by nasty internal brush fires and turf wars. The situation is compounded at the worst of times by his poor health and at the best of times by his choices and temperament. It’s the turf war that has left Magu as the public officer on the longest probation doing perhaps the most dangerous job and yet serving without a letter of appointment for two years, while Maina, a fugitive, has a job reserved for him. It’s the turf war that encourages the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Maikanti Baru, to add insult to the injury of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, and at the height of public disgust over the way the corporation is being run, the GMD still offers politicians free lunch. It’s the turf war that has paralyzed Buhari’s government, often leaving behind a trail of tardiness. But even outside the turf war, it sometimes gets tardier with the choice of a few of the President’s key staff. His Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, for example, may be doing a great job for him in some other unknowable departments. But the last thing that an aging Buhari needs on top of his poor health

and natural insularity, is a key staff who allows the molehills of official work to become mountains of obstruction before anything gets done. As the nation watched the pathetic scenes of Kyari and the Head of Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita, bickering over Maina in the Villa this week, and plumber after executive plumber raced in to mend the leaking roof in the presence of a perplexed Vice President, the rule appears to be: slow and tardy wins the race. It was interesting to hear the D-G of Customs and long-time Buhari ally, Hameed Ali, pile on the Peoples Democratic Party for the woes of the ruling All Progressives Congress. I think he should have spoken up when former Governor Rotimi Amaechi and others who crossed over from the PDP with fat checkbooks in hand were joining the APC. Since APC cannot take their money and turn around to complain about their influence, the best the ruling party can hope for is to manage the mess. Two and a half years down the road, the government’s worst enemy is not the PDP or crooks who are taking advantage of the system. It’s tardiness, government by slow motion, letting things pile up until there’s deafening public outcry. That’s the point of the mascot of the tortoise in the Guardian on Sunday cartoon. That mascot haunted the president in his first coming 32 years ago, providing excuse for his removal in a palace coup. He should know by now that delay is, sometimes, more dangerous than speed. Ishiekwene is the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief of The Interview and member of the board of the Global Editors Network

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Reps requests detailed brief on Aso Rock Clinic Henry Omunu,

Abuja

ÏÏÏThe

House of Representatives on Thursday demanded for detailed information on the management of Aso Rock Clinic from the minister of health and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart. This demand was made by the ad hoc committee constituted by the House to investigate the running of the clinic following allegations of dearth of medical equipment and drugs at the facility. Appearing before the

ad hoc committee, the two government officials yesterday, displayed a scanty knowledge of the administration of the clinic. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire told the ad hoc committee that the State House Clinic was not directly under the ministry of health. Testifying before the Rep. Magaji Aliyu led ad hoc committee, the minister stated that “the State House Clinic is not directly under my ministry. I don’t know who is in-charge. I didn’t say that it is not under anybody, maybe under the FCT.

Labour leader assassinated in Kogi

Idris Ahmed, Lokoja

ÏÏÏ Chairman of the Non

Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Science and Technology Education Board (STEB) branch in Kogi State, Mallam Abdulmumini Yakubu, has been assassinated by unknown gunmen. Sequel to the gruesome murder, the organised labour in the State on Thursday suspended the ongoing negotiation with the state government on the ongoing strike over nonpayment of salary. The labour leader was murdered at Ozuwaya, in Okene local government area of Kogi State alongside one Mallam Ibrahim Otaru who came to discuss some community issues with him. Family sources disclosed to journalists that duo were murdered by heavily armed gunmen when he was performing ablution’ to observe Isha (night) prayer. The sources added that the assassins numbering 5,were said to have alighted from a Toyota Sienna bus and open fire on them. The sound of the gun made people to run for their dear lives,while the gunmen made sure that they were dead before they escaped from the scene. One of the relations name withheld disclosed to newsmen that the death of Abdulmumini Yakubu was a great loss to the Ozuwaya community and education community as well as Ansarul Islam society of Nigeria Okene branch. “Mallam Abdulmumin Yakub at Ozuwaya in front of his house was killed by

unknown gunmen as he was shot on the head together with one other person. “ It’s a compounded shame that our society has turned into bloodletting society by taking innocent lives, whether for personal, worldly or whichever reasons,” he said. Until his death, Abdulmumin Yakub was a staff of Kogi State Science and Technical teachers board Lokoja,and Kogi State Chairman of the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Ozuwaya Community leader. In another development, unknown gunmen on Tuesday night murdered a 55 years old man, identified as Abdulganiu Aduki, injured his five year old daughter and his wife at Nagazi in Adavi local government area of the state. It was gathered that the incident took place at Inori Street of Nagazi community area, at about 7 .30pm on Tuesday. The gunmen stormed his house, shot him dead while his daughter and his wife sustained serious injuries during the attack. According to residents of the area, the gunmen were suspected to be hired assassins as Abdulganiu and his family were attacked and left without taking away any item that will suggest they were robbers. However, the administrator of Adavi local government council, Mallam Abu Enesi Ajoge rushed the woman and her daughter to the hospital for immediate medical attention. A source close to the family disclosed that “the slained Ganiyu was a carpenter at inoziomi area of Adavi local government.

“It is not unusual that the clinic is not under the ministry, this is also applicable in some states. This is what we met on ground. “Whatever happened now was based on what we met on ground, it’s not the fault of this administration,’’ he said. The minister further said he did not know which ministry administers the clinic, declaring that “we are not aware of the internal running of the clinic and problems existing there. Asked if the clinic was licenced, the minister said that it was assumed that IBIRONKE OLUFUNKE ABIODUN I, formerly known, called and addressed as OLAOGUN FUNKE ABIODUN now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as IBIRONKE OLUFUNKE ABIODUN. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

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the clinic was licenced, adding that the accreditation of hospitals was under the state, when applicable to states, but in the case of the State House Clinic it should be under the FCT. Commenting on who appoints doctors for the clinic and their status, the minister said, “I am not aware of the status of the training of the doctors practicing at the clinic. The choice of who heads the clinic lies on the President. It is the prerogative of the President.” Speaking further on the clinic, Ehanire explained that the clinic ought to be operated in line with regular hospitals. Similarly, the FCT Health Secretary, Mrs. Amanda Pam told lawmakers that the clinic

was not under the purview of the FCT administration. She further explained that the Federal Capital Territory administration has 16 registered hospitals, adding that the State House Clinic was not registered under the hospitals controlled by the administration. “The FCTA has 16 registered hospitals. The State House Clinic is not registered among these hospitals. The clinic does not fall under our purview. I don’t know who is in charge of the clinic,” the secretary said. The Senior Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Kawu Sumaila, in his testimony stated that the State House Clinic was being operated like the National Assembly Clinic.

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Buhari presents 2018 Budget on Tuesday Chris Emetoh, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday next week present the 2018 Appropriation Bill before a joint sitting of the National Assembly. The president made this known in a letter to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki yesterday which was read at the Senate plenary. According to the contents of the letter, the President said “ This is in pursuant to section 81 of the the 1999 Constitution, may I crave the kind indulgence of the National Assembly to grant me the slot of 1400hours on Tuesday 7th November 2017 to formally address a joint session and lay before the NASS the 2018 budget proposal.” OLUWASUYI MARGARET MORENIKE I formerly known and addressed as ALO MARGARET MORENIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUWASUYI MARGARET MORENIKE, all former document remain valid general public take note ABARI LATIFAT ADENIKE I formerly known and addressed as ABARI-SAHEEB LATIFAT ADENIKE and SAIBU LATIFAT ADENIKE now wish to be known and addressed as ABARI LATIFAT ADENIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. MRS ADEJO MERCY GBEMISOLA I formerly known and addressed as MISS OLOWA MERCY GBEMISOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ADEJO MERCY GBEMISOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. ALAMU OLUFUNKE CHRISTIANAH I formerly known and addressed as SIKUADE OLUFUNKE CHRISTIANAH now wish to be known and addressed as ALAMU OLUFUNKE CHRISTIANAH. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. AKWUEBU OBINNA DESMOND I formerly known and addressed as AKOLESU OBINNA DESMOND now wish to be known and addressed as AKWUEBU OBINNA DESMOND. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. ADEKUNLE MA’ARUFA OPEYEMI I formerly known and addressed as ABUBAKAR MA’ARUFA OPEYEMI now wish to be known and addressed as ADEKUNLE MA’ARUFA OPEYEMI. I was born on 31/05/1986. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

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FRSC, Guinness begin ‘ember months’ road safety awareness

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏIn demonstration of

the continued advocacy of road safety in the country and to entrench sanity on Nigerian roads, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Guinness Nigeria Limited, on Wednesday commenced the “ember” month road safety awareness campaign. The Guinness/FRSC press conference on ‘Responsible Drinking Activity’ was held at the Guinness Ogba office in Lagos, to further underscore their positive disposition to a multi-sectoral approach to road safety management in the country. Speaking at the event, Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, in his presentation titled “Respon-

sible Drinking Activity” said that the joint press conference between the Federal Road Safety Corps and Guinness Nigeria Limited on “Responsible Drinking Activity”, is their sustained collaboration to promote safer road culture on Nigerian highways. As a global brand and leading manufacturer of beverage, , Boboye said Guinness Nigeria Limited has remained committed in promoting responsive drinking among Nigerian road users through the ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ campaign and other numerous initiatives aimed at complementing the FRSC’s efforts towards safer motoring environment across the country.

Chief Imam lauds Kwara community on religious tolerance Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Bashir Solihu, has commended the residents of Egosi community in Kwara for imbibing high level of religious tolerance and unity. Imam Solihu gave the commendation during the official turban and installation of Imam Abdulrasak Akewusola Suleiman as the new Chief Imam of Egosi Central mosque in Egosi, Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the state. Daily Times reports that the program also included the raising of a

N500 million appeal funds for the completion of the town’s Central mosque project. Solihu who particularly praised the Christians in the community for always identifying and supporting their Muslim bothers described the development as “superb and unprecedented in the history of the state.” He noted that the show of love and affection that existed among the followers of the two religious doctrines in the town was very critical to the nation’s socio-economic development which should be emulated. Imam Solihu, who doubled as the representative of the Emir of Ilo-

rin, Alhaji Ibrahim Zulu-Gambari, praised the Egosi Traditional Council headed by Oba Daniel Dada for ensuring unity among the people. He urged the newly installed imam to imbibe the act of honesty, diligence and righteousness in the discharge of his responsibility.” I am highly delighted and elated beyond words and want to commend you for this show of love and affection. “This high level religious tolerance and unity is superb and unprecedented in the history of the state and I implore you to maintain the tempo,” he said.

IGP seeks court order to arrest Innoson boss

Peter Fowoyo

ÏÏÏThe Inspector General of

Police has filed an application before a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos urging it to issue a warrant of arrest against a business mogul, Innocent Chukwuma, over his consistent failure to appear in court for alleged offence of forgery. Also affected by the application are Innoson Nigeria Limited company, Charles Chukwu, and Anajekwu Sunny. In an affidavit sworn to by a litigation officer in the Department of the Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry of Justice Noma Ganau Wando, and filed before the court by Assistant Director, Public prosecution from the same ministry Mr. Ajakaye Julius Iyiola, the deponent averred that the office of Inspector General of Police filed charge against the accused persons on 21st of December, 2015. The said charge was served on the defendants through court order of substituted service dated 8th February, 2016. The office of the Attorney General of the Federation took over the prosecution of the case on February, 18, 2016. Since the service of the said charge on the defendants, only two of the defendants, Maximum Chukwura and Mitsui Osk lines have been coming to court, while Innoson Nigeria Limited, innocent Chukwuma, Charles Chukwu , and Anajekwu Sunny have all refused, failed and neglected to appear in court till date, consequently their pleas have not been taken. On February 23, 2017 the prosecuting counsel, Ajakaye Julius Iyiola, told the court that the four defendants had consistently failed to appear in court to take their plea, therefore applied for a court summon to be issued against them pursuant to the provision of the law. However, the court directed that the state should use her enormous power to arrest them and produce them in court since they were all granted administrative bail by the Police. The directive of the court was communicated in writing to the Inspector General of Police.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State, Mr. Oseloka Obaze (left), during his campaign tour of Orumba North in Ufuma, Anambra State… on Wednesday.

Reps probes JAMB remittances into Federation Account Henry Omunu, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe House of

Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate remittances made by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) into the federation account from 2007 till date. This was sequel to the adoption of the motion on the need to investigate JAMB remittances sponsored by Rep. Segun Adekola (Ekiti/PDP). Moving the motion, the lawmaker declared that the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun had recently announced that for the first time in its 40 years of existence, the JAMB remitted N5billion into government’s coffers. He said that a balance of N3billion was still to be remitted, amounting to N8billion that would be remitted into the federal treasury within nine months of the current management of JAMB. Rep. Adekola further disclosed that media reports indicate that between 2011 and 2015, the JAMB earned at least N30billion from reg-

istration fees paid by candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to him, JAMB only remitted a meagre amount into the coffers of the federal government even though within the period, it received over N2 billion yearly from the federal budget. “The accountant general of the federation had in response to a Free-

dom of Information (FOI ) request by a media outfit, stated that JAMB remitted N11.5 million in 2011; N25million in 2013 and N13million in 2014 but did not make any remittances in 2012, 2015 and 2016 respectively,” he stated. Rep. Adekola said that the total amount JAMB remitted into the federation account between 2010 and 2016 was N50.8million, which

JAMB registrars, former, Dibu Ojerinde and incubent, Isiaq Oloyede

is about one per cent of the amount the agency remitted to the federal government in 2017 alone. He further said that “the remittance of such an amount by a nonfocal revenue generating agency underscores the importance of transparency in the administration and management of government business.” The House member emphasized the urgent need to beam the searchlight on other government agencies to guide against the flagrant misappropriation of public funds with a view to promoting probity in governance. The House thereafter mandated its committee on basic education and services to conduct an investigation into the management of the finances of JAMB from 2007 till date. The investigation will be in relation to JAMB’s earnings from prospective candidates and remittances made to the federation account. The committee has six weeks to conclude its assignment and report back for further legislative action.

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Global Cocoa Pricing:

Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire take bold initiative

Gbubemi God’s Covenant Snr Nigeria, a one time leading cocoa exporter in Africa is out in the cold as Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire move to address unfavorable cocoa pricing regime in the international market. To reduce the vulnerability of both nations to the volatility of the markets, Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have joined forces to address the unfavorable global cocoa pricing regime, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has confirmed. Manifest injustice Akufo-Addo described as “manifest injustice” the situation where, for the 2015 Crop Season, both countries earned only 5.75 million dollars for their entire output which accounted for 65 percent of the world’s cocoa production - at a time when the global market

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was worth some 100 billion dollars. “This means that our farmers, through whose toil and sweat the cocoa industry was founded, earned 5.75 per cent of the global value chain of the industry. This is manifest injustice. It cannot and should not continue. “We will not continue to be victims or pawns of the global cocoa industry that is dependent on the work of our farmers,” he said in Accra at a state dinner he hosted in honour of Ivorian President, Alassane Ouattara at the Accra International Conference Centre. The highlight of the evening’s event was the conferment of the highest state award of Companion of the Star of Ghana, Honorary Division, on President Ouattara in recognition of his “exceptional leadership and incomparable commitment towards deepening the close friendship and cooperation between Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana.”

President Akufo-Addo said he and his Ivorian counterpart had decided to work to provide the necessary leadership for technical and political cooperation that would effectively address the international cocoa price decline in the short-to-medium term. He said they both were fashioning “far reaching policies” towards achieving a shared vision of an industrialised and prosperous cocoa economy, saying; “This would reduce our vulnerability to the volatility of the market and help deliver prosperity to our farmers and people.” President Akufo-Addo reiterated the high priority Ghana placed on her relationship with Cote d’Ivoire, emphasising that; “If we work together and harmonise our policies, we can protect our farmers and guarantee a better life for them. “We are amongst the biggest economies in West Africa; we are bonded by common history, by common ethnic ties, by common culture and by common geography. These ties impose on us the necessity to work together and to live as good neighbours with each one being the others keeper,” he said. Whilst commending the Ivorian leader for his show of statesmanship in the verdict of the delimitation of the maritime boundaries of both countries, President Akufo-Addo noted that though both countries had accepted the judgment, what was of paramount importance was the peaceful exploitation of the maritime resources for their benefits. He called for stronger collaboration between Ghana and the Ivory Coast to ensure the full engagement of their other sister countries in the process of West African integration to make the bloc a strong regional economic player. President Ouattara, in his response, expressed gratitude to the Government and peo-

President-Ouattara and President-AKufo-Addo

ple of Ghana for the outstanding show of hospitality extended to him and his delegation. “It is a testimony of the traditional and legendary hospitality of the Ghanaian people,” he said. Furthermore, Ouattara said his visit to Ghana exemplified the strong bonds between both countries and their shared determination to inject a new momentum into the co-operation between Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana. Stressing the need to accelerate actions to intensify and strengthen the new type of partnership that both countries strived to establish for their people, President Ouattara said the productive and constructive interactions he had had with President Akufo-Addo, since assuming the reins of governance, had allowed him to appreciate the seriousness his Ghanaian counterpart attached to the bilateral relations between both nations. He gave the assurance of his firm commitment and total willingness to continue to work to strengthen the privileged relations between both countries and their peoples.

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THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20 LFN, 2004 (PURSUANT TO SECTION 468) NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING OF FINAL GENERAL MEETING HYGEIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE LTD/GTE (IN MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) RC: 867731 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FINAL GENERAL MEETING OF HYGEIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE LTD/GTE SCHEDULED TO HOLD ON FRIDAY, 3RD NOVEMBER, 2017, AT 10:00A.M. AT ELEPHANT HOUSE (6TH FLOOR), NO 214 BROAD STREET, LAGOS. HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO HOLD ON MONDAY, 4TH DECEMBER, 2017, 1T 10:00A.M AT ELEPHANT HOUSE (6TH FLOOR), NO 214 BROAD STREET, LAGOS. FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1.TO PRESENT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE LIQUIDATORS REPORT ON THE MANNER IN WHICH THE WINDING-UP OF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN CONDUCTED AND THE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF THE COMPANY DISPOSED OF. 2.TO DECIDE ON THE MANNER IN WHICH THE BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF THE COMPANY AND THOSE OF THE LIQUIDATOR SHALL BE DISPOSED OF. DATED THIS 1ST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017.

CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE ONITSHA CLASS OF 1992 (THE LEGENDS)

This is to inform the general public that the above named “ASSOCIATION” has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under the part C of Companies and Allied Matters Acts 1990. BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE 1. NSOFOR SUNNY HILLARY IKECHUKWU. 2. NDUAGUBA MADUKA. 3. IFEANYI UBAH. 4. GODWIN ERUCHALU. 5.TITUS AKPUDO. 6. JUDE EZEILO. 7. UGOCHUKWU FRED UBILI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE 1. To primarily promote the welfare of the Class of 1992 Alumni from the Christ the King College Onitsha, and ensure the enhancement of their well being. 2. To also maintain communication between our classmates and above all support one another both in professional and social matters. 3. Essentially to promote the interests of our school (CKC ONITSHA), wherever neccesary.

THE MASSES INITIATIVE FOR CULTURAL REORIENTATION

CHAIRMAN

AIMS: A. TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEEN OF ASSOCIATION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRI CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYIIRONSI STREET MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM DATE OF THESE PUBLICATION. SIGNED TRUSTEES GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN TRANSFORMATION AND

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, DECREE NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EMMANUEL OTEGA GBEJEWOH. 2. AYAKPO MIEBODEI. 3. DIRIYAI DENGIYEFA. 4. BINAEBI MIEBODEI. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ; 1. EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS BY IMPROVING THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUES. 2. ADVOCATE FOR GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN’S RIGHT. 3. TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF WOMEN AND PROMOTE ACCESS TO BASIC HEALTH SERVICES. 4. DEVELOP AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND PROGRAMMES FOR WOMEN. 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: EMMANUEL OTEGA GBEJEWOH.

CHRIST MIND FOUNTAIN OF GLORY ASSEMBLY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE PROPOSED TRUSTEES ARE:(1) JOSEPH FREEMAN ADAMU (2) MARTHA FREEMAN ADAMU (3) MABEL COMFORT IBEKE (4) OMONOJI JONATHAN OJONUGWA (5) UGOCHUKWU BENJAMIN ORDI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:1.TO PREACH AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN EVERY NATION 2. TO DELIVER THE CAPTIVES, SET THE OPPRESSED FREE. 3. TO REPRESENT CHRIST AS AMBASSADORS ON EARTH. 4. TO RECONCILE MEN AND WOMEN TO GOD. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.MR. UKAEGBU STANLEY AGU 2.PASTOR OKAFOR TOCHUKWU FELIX 3.MRS JACINTA NKEMEJINA OGWO AGU 4.DR. OGBUAGU EMMANUEL ONYEBUCHI 5.BARRISTER IKECHUKWU AWA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN NEED DUE TO FATAL OR DOMESTIC ACCIDENT, DISEASE, POVERTY OR SOCIAL INJUSTICE. TO COLLABORATE WITH SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND VOCATION FOR HIGHLY INTELLIGENT CHILDREN FROM POOR FAMILY BACKGROUND. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRATION-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

JUBILLEE-2017 CHRISTIAN PEACE MISSION

This is to inform the general public that the above named Ministry has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BISHOP/ DR. JAMES A. ANYANWU CHAIRMAN 2. VEN. BERTRAM OGOKE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN 3. MARK OPARAJI 4. PROPHET GODFREY OTUBOCHI CHIDI GBUJIE: SECRETARY 5. CHIEF RAYMOND KEMDIRIM 6. SENATOR SAMUEL ANYANWU 7. DR. CHIDIEBERE ASADU AIMS: a. TO PROMOTE AND MEDIATE DOMESTIC AND CIVIL PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. b. TO PROMOTE GREATER INTER-RELIGIOUS PEACE, UNDERSTANDING, TOLERANCE IN NIGERIA. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigri Crescent, off AguiyiIronsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days from date of these publication. SIGNED TRUSTEES

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote welfare of the residents of elites’ estate. 2. To promote unity within the neighborhood. 3. To foster infrastructural development within elites’ 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: TRUSTEES

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ELVIS CHILE OGBONDA - CHAIRMAN 2. JENNIFER ADASA CHILE - SECRETARY 3. PEACE ESUKU ADANGO - VICE CHAIRMAN 4. SATURDAY CHUKUBEREDUKO - TREASURER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To be a viable and vibrant group that liberates, promotes, foster a smooth running of the indigenous maritime services and support the capacity building of local participants. 2. Identify opportunities for competent and credible indigenous players in the maritime industry and to ensure that the region is ultimately impacted positively in line with the philosophy of local content. 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: ELVIS CHILE OGBONDA - (CHAIRMAN)

NNA ONUIGBO FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named Foundation has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration Under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BENJAMIN CHUKWUEMEKA ONUIGBO 2. NZUBECHUKWU CALISTA ONUIGBO 3. CHRISTIAN NWOSUMBA

POWERLINE ESTATE MAGBORO RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Registered Address: 32, Powerline Avenue, Magboro, Ogun State

This is to inform the General public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. NNAKA NKEM EMMANUEL 2. ALE OLATUNBOSUN OLASUPO 3. OMEIRE HERBERT NGOZI 4. AYEN I OLUSOLA SOLOMON 5. IMUZEZE CHARLES OGBEMUOIA THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE IS:To make Powerline Estate Magboro a descent, serene, tranquil and orderly environment with adequate security equipment and personnel, provision of amenities for social pursuits and generally to foster a spirit of good neighborliness and fellowship amongst Property Owners and Residents alike. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed BENJAMIN CHUKWUEMEKA ONUIGBO Chairman

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

This is to notify the General Public that the ORIGINAL OF THE DOCUMENT in respect of Block 752, Flat 6, Abesan low cost housing Estate, Ipaja belonging to Mrs Margaret Agbeke Oyeneyin is MISSING and every efforts to trace it has proved abortive. This Publication is now required for Record Purposes and to enable the Certified True Copy (CTC) Of the Original Documents be issued. LBIC, Relevant Authorities and General public please take note. BACKPACKING GLOBAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE This is to inform the General public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. CHUKWU SAMUEL 2. JOHNSON OLUWASEGUN 3. PHILLIP OKAFOR 4. PHILLIP JAMES EMOSIVBE 5. OGHENETEGA OGBENI 6. FUNMI AZIKE 7. CHIJIOKE ODENIGBO 8. ADEDAYO MATTI 9. ADEOYE BABA KIN 10. BASHIR GALADIMA THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:BACKPACKING GLOBAL AWARENESS INITIATIVE IS AN ADVENTURE AND TOURISM GROUP FOCUSING ON HARNESSING AND PROMOTING CAMPING CULTURE It aims to PROMOTE TOURISM, ADVENTURES, HEALTHY LIVING AND THE CARRYING OUT OF CHARITABLE WORKS. Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General of Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: SECRETARY

HEAVENLY FAITH BASED GLORIOUS CHURCH

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 6. REV. KALU BARNABAS ONU 7.MR. EKE ANYA 8.MUMMY KALU BLESSING BARNABAS 9. DEACON KALU KALU ETIM 10.MR. AGBA KALU MBA

PRESIDENT SECRETARY MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the Word of God To win souls for Our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the RegistrationGeneral Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Signed: PRESIDENT

Chairman

AIMS & OBJECTIVES 1.To promote the advancement of technical and vocational education in Nigeria.

MARITIME INDIGENOUS SUPPORT INITIATIVE

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

SIGNED BY: SECRETARY

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

Signed by: TRUSTEES.

ADEYEMO ATILADE LIQUIDATOR

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

LANDLORD AND TENANTS ASSOCIATION OF ELITES’ ESTATE, OGIDAN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chikezie Agwara 2. Zinsu Adeshina 3. Ajulo David Adetola

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

CAUTIOUS SERVICES LIMITED (SECRETARIES)

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKOYE BEDE 2. ONYEKAONWU KEN

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MRS. AHAIWE JOY .N.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS TIMOTHY JOY .N., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. AHAIWE JOY .N. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

OLOLO BONIFACE MADUABUCHI I, formerly known and addressed as EGWUOGU BONIFACE MADUABUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as OLOLO BONIFACE MADUABUCHI, All former documents remain valid. Banks and the general public shouldplease take note.

MRS. ANUKAM PRUDENCE IJEOMA,

CHIKA CHINWEIKE MICHAEL

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22 Public Notice CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to confirm that MISS ENWEREUZO UCHECHI VIVIAN and CHUKWUKA ADANMA VIVIAN refer to one and the same person, but henceforth wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHUKWU ADANMA VIVIAN. All former documents remain valid. The general public should please take note.

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SANNI SAMUEL SUNDAY

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OKALI JOHN ROBERT

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CHINENYE MAUREEN IBEJIRIKA

NWEKE EMMANUEL ARINZE

MRS. BLESSING CHINYERE NWATU

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APOSTLE CHRISTOPHER NWACHUKWU

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to certify and confirm that LIVINUS GRACE, LIVINUS GRACE AGBO and AGBO GRACE IFEOMA refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO GRACE IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

NKOLI CHIKA CHINEDU MADUEGBUNA (MRS)

MRS. PROGRESS-UMOH-IYAHEN

MRS OYENIYI FOLASHADE BOSE

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This is to inform the general public that my name KHAMA LEONARD OGBONNA was wrongly written during in my account but now wish to be corrected and addressed as KHAMA LEONARD OGBONNAYA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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CORRECTION OF NAME

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SAUL SALVATION

MR SUNDAY MATTHEW TOBORE

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CORRECTION OF NAME

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THAT MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS OJELABI TAIWO INSTEAD OF OJELADE TAIWO OLANREWAJU MY CORRECT NAME IS OJELADE TAIWO OLANREWAJU. General public should take note.

Formerly HEDEHEN MATTHEW TOBORA now MR SUNDAY MATTHEW TOBORE. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

This Is To Confirm That My Name Was Wrongly Spelt As Onyinyechi, Precious Ojinma, Instead Of Onyinye Precious Ojinmah. Onyinye Precious Ojinmah And Onyinyechi Precious Ojinma Refers To One And The Same Person. All Documents Bearing The Name Onyinyechi Precious Ojinma Remains Valid. General Public Take Note.

AMUSA WASIU ISHOLA

OLUMIDE ALABI BANJO

KOSOKO FOLAYEMI BUKOLA

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USMAN RUKAYAT OLAJUMOKE

EIGBIREMONLEN HAPPY

EKUMA ISAAC NNAMDI

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME This is to certify and confirm that EDE PETER ONYEMAECHI and CHUKWUGOZIRI PETER AMAECHI refer as one and the same person. All former documents bearing the two names remain valid. General public take note.

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IGBOJI CHINEDU ODUNWA

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I, APOSTLE CHRISTOPHER NWACHUKWU, formerly known and addressed as BROTHER IFEANYI AGADA, now wish to be known and addressed as APOSTLE CHRISTOPHER NWACHUKWU. All former documents bearing my former name remain valid. The General Public is hereby notified.

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I formerly known as AMUSAH WASIU OLATUNJI wish to be known and addressed as AMUSA WASIU ISHOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS ANYA PEACE CHISOM (NEE-IGBO)

I, formerly known and addressed as ATTAMA CHINEDU .J. now wish to be known and addressed as SUNDAY CHINEDU ATTAMA. My correct date of birth 10/07/1987. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ABIMBOLA BLESSING PAUL AMEH

REV. ALLWELL UZOMA HARRISON

I formerly known as AKUMA ISAAC NNAMDI wish to be known and addressed as EKUMA ISAAC NNAMDI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OBONG ANITA IDONGESIT

I formerly known as Linus Anita Idongiset now wish to be known and addressed as Obong Anita Idongesit. All former documents remains valid, Basks and general public take note.

OGINNI SERIFATU KEMI

I formerly known as LASISI SHERIFATU KEMI wish to be known and addressed as OGINNI SERIFATU KEMI . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ADDITION OF NAME / CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

That I AKINSOLA MARIA OMORIYEBA my name was formerly written as AKINSOLA MARIA want to add ‘’ OMORIYEBA ‘’ wish to be known and addressed as AKINSOLA MARIA OMORIYEBA. Wrong date of birth is 25th NOVEMBER 1953. While the corrected date of birth is 25th NOVEMBER 1958. All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

REGINA FELICIA IDUDU

Formerly known as Felicia Ogheneweware Idudu now to be addressed as Regina Felicia Idudu. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

GEORGE MONICA AVO

AGBO IKECHUKWU EKE

I formerly known as Aliu George Monica Avouedoya and Aliu George Monica wish to be known and addressed as George Monica Avo. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as LEONARD AMAOBI AGBO wish to be known and addressed as AGBO IKECHUKWU EKE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

KATASSOU JOEL I formerly known as KATASSOU AMOUZOUVI wish to be known and addressed as KATASSOU JOEL. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. ANNE OGOCHUKWU NDUKWU

I Formerly known, called and addressed as ANNE OGOCHUKWU SIMON. Now wish to be known, called and addressed as ANNE OGOCHUKWU NDUKWU. All documents bearing my former name remain valid, general public should please take note.

CHIKA FELICIA UGOCHUKWU I formerly known as CHIKA FELICIA OBI wish to be known and addressed as CHIKA FELICIA UGOCHUKWU .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note. OLANIYI RUKAYAT ADETOLA

I formerly known as Momoh Rukayat Adetola wish to be known and addressed as Olaniyi Rukayat Adetola. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note

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EDWARD HELEN OMAMURHUMU

I, formerly known, called and addressed as AKERELE HELEN EDWARD now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as EDWARD HELEN OMAMURHUMU. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

AJAYI VICTOR AYOMIDE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME MARIAM OLODUOWO as in Ecobank Account details and MUHAMMED MARIAM ASHABI as captured by Diamond Bank for BVN refers to one and same person, and my date of birth is 5th July, 1979, and NOT 27th January, 1981. Henceforth, wish to be known and addressed as AMEEN MARIAM OLODUOWO. All former documents with 27/01/1981 remain valid. Bank and General Public should take note.

AINA FUNMILAYO ABIGEAL

NWACHUKU ELOHO I formerly known as MISS ERUNEDO ELOHO now wish to be known as NWACHUKU ELOHO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

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NLEBEDUM FERDINAND ELOCHUKWU I, formerly known and addressed as AMAEFULE FERDINAND OBIOMA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NLEBEDUM FERDINAND ELOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OLUWASEUN QUEEN ENIKANOSELU

OSAKWE FLORENCE ADANWEZE

IGBOLEME CHINYERE MARIA

I, formerly known and addressed as OSAKWE FLORENCE EASTER, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OSAKWE FLORENCE ADANWEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZIKE CHINYERE LYNDA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IGBOLEME CHINYERE MARIA. That I Wâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s born on the 28th day of July, 1974. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MODUPE OLUFUNKE OYEBISI

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADENIRAN OLUWADARA TOSIN

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OYINLOYE FUNMILAYO ABIGEAL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AINA FUNMILAYO ABIGEAL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN QUEEN OGUNLANA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLUWASEUN QUEEN ENIKANOSELU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MODUPE OYEBISI-OMOTOSHO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MODUPE OLUFUNKE OYEBISI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MARK, and AGUSI OKECHUKWU MCDANIEL and AGUSI OKEY MARK refer to one and the same person. That I am the one bearing all the names mentioned above. That henceforth wish to be known and addressed as AGUSI OKECHUKWU MARK. That all former documents bearing these names are mine and remain valid. First Bank Plc and general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ONIGBOGI OLUWADARA TOSIN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADENIRAN OLUWADARA TOSIN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS OLOWOFELA KEHINDE ADEYINKA

MAJENGBASAN RASHEED AJISATIRA

MRS. OMOZUSI SOPHIA JAMES-OJO

OZOIHEAKPAGH JIM OKOLIE

AHMED TAWAKALIT MOTUNRAYO

TAIWO OLUWASEYI OLATUNJI

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MISS, OLAIFA KEHINDE ADEYINKA now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as MRS OLOWOFELA KEHINDE ADEYINKA. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as MAJENGBASAN RASHEED .A., now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as MAJENGBASAN RASHEED AJISATIRA. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OMOZUSI SOPHIA OGBEIDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. OMOZUSI SOPHIA JAMES-OJO . All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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

I, formerly known and addressed as TAIWO OJUBAYO AYOTUNDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as TAIWO OLUWASEYI OLATUNJI. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ANIEKWE OBINNA JOSEPH

TAIWO AYOTUNDE OLUSEGUN

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJAYI AYOMIDE OLUWATOYIN, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AJAYI VICTOR AYOMIDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I, formerly known and addressed as OZOIFEAKPAGH JAMES, and OZOIFE JIM OKOLIE, OZO OKO J., OZOIFEAKPAGH JAMES OKOLIE, OZO J., but now wish to be known, called and addressed as OZOIHEAKPAGH JIM OKOLIE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ACHUSIM CHINASA FRANCA

JAMES ITORO AKBAN

IDOWU FEMI KOLAWOLE

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

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

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWAFEMI MOSHOOD IDOWU, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IDOWU FEMI KOLAWOLE. All documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

EWUOSHO YETUNDE SIKIRAT

CORRECTION OF NAME

ONYEAKAZI MARY NNENNA

YUSUF SURAJ KOLAWOLE

I, formerly known, called and addressed as Imasuen Elvis Aniekweobinna now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as ANIEKWE OBINNA JOSEPH. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as TAIWO BABATUNDE OLUSEGUN now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as TAIWO AYOTUNDE OLUSEGUN. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SURAJ YUSUF, Now wish to be known and addressed as YUSUF SURAJ KOLAWOLE. All former documents remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

ABU NIVIEROROU I.

AKINWUNMI OLAJUMOKE MARIAN

MRS. BALOGUN FUNKE DEBORAH

I, formerly known, called and addressed as ABU NIVIEROROU ISHANLOSEN now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as ABU NIVIEROROU I. that my date of birth is 4TH JANUARY 1989. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I, formerly known, called and addressed as BANKOLE OLAJUMOKE MARIAN now wish to be known, that my name should be in full as AKINWUNMI OLAJUMOKE MARIAN. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Miss Funke Deborah NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS Mrs. Balogun Funke Deborah. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known as MISS YETUNDE SIKIRAT OLALEYE wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EWUOSHO YETUNDE SIKIRAT. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I, CAREW RICHMOND OLUSEGUN whose name was wrongly written as CAREW OLUSEGUN .R. wish same to be corrected to CAREW RICHMOND OLUSEGUN. That my correct date of birth is the 19th of May, 1965. Authorities concerned and the general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IROH MARY NNENNA (Nee ANYANWU), now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEAKAZI MARY NNENNA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

IWUEZE CHINAZA NAOMI

DIKE JULIANA CHIAMAKA

xx ADIGWE AUGUSTINE OKONKWO I, formerly known known and addressed as Adigwe Augustine now wish to be known as Adigwe Augustine Okonkwo All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NGANWUCHU CHINYERE SUSSAN I, formerly known and addressed as CHINYERE SUSSAN OGUDO, now wish to be known and addressed as NGANWUCHU CHINYERE SUSSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ONYEAKAZI HILARY ONYEWUCHI

MRS ADEGBOYEGA ADENIKE ALICE

OYEDOLA KEMISOLA ITUNUOLUWA

I, formerly known as OHAEGBULAM CHINAZA NAOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as IWUEZE CHINAZA NAOMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

YOOSUF OLAYEMI MUYINAT CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, formerly known as Yoosuf Tosin and Tolu wish to be known and addressed as Yoosuf Olayemi Muyinat. All former documents remains valid, general public take note. MRS. EMEM MARY NZIWU I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EMEM MARY SAMPSON, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EMEM MARY NZIWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note. MRS IFEDIORANMA CHINYERE JECINTA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGUEKE CHINENYE DORIS, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IFEDIORANMA CHINYERE JECINTA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

MRS OZOH NNEKA IFEOMA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKAGBUE NNEKA IFEOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OZOH NNEKA IFEOMA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IWUNWA JULIANA CHIAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as DIKE JULIANA CHIAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

NWOKEABIA MCMANAGER ONYII I, formerly known and addressed as EZE MCMANAGER ONYII, now wish to be known and addressed as NWOKEABIA MCMANAGER ONYII . All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IROH HILARY ONYEWUCHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYEAKAZI HILARY ONYEWUCHI. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

OKORIE PRISCIILA CHIBUKO

MUHAMMED JOY I, formerly known and addressed as, ADAMS JOY now wish to be known and addressed as, MUHAMMED JOY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, EMMANUEL BITRUS now wish to be known and addressed as, EMMANUEL BITRUS MSHELIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

MUSA AKPAI

MISS. SODIPO OMOLARA OLUWEMIMO

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ADEYEMI ADENIKE ALICE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, AND ADDRESSED AS MRS ADEGBOYEGA ADENIKE ALICE. ALL FORMAL DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID , LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE COMMISSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I Formally Known And Addressed As FASAKIN KEMISOLA ITUNUOLUWA, Now Wish To Be Known And Address As OYEDOLA KEMISOLA ITUNUOLUWA All Former Document Remain Valid. General Public Take Note

I formerly known and addressed as UZOKWE PRISCIILA CHIBUKO, now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE PRISCIILA CHIBUKO. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

CHUKWUNYERE UZOAMAKA BERNARDINE

ENUDI EMMANUEL NKECHINYERE

OTAMBA OBINNA IKPENDU

EMMANUEL BITRUS MSHELIA

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHUKWUNYERE CHUKWUNYERE, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHUKWUNYERE UZOAMAKA BERNARDINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, ENUDI EMMANUEL IKECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as, ENUDI EMMANUEL NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I formerly kmown and addresseed as OBINNA CHIBUZO, now wish to be known and addressed as OTAMBA OBINNA IKPENDU. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MUSA YAHAYA, now wish to be known and addressed as, MUSA AKPAI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MRS. OYEKUNLE OMOLARA OLUWEMIMO now wish to be known and addressed as, MISS. SODIPO OMOLARA OLUWEMIMO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

xx MRS. CHRISTIANA OJOMA OBAJE

IKECHUKWU DAVID

MRS OZOR GEORGINIA

AKOREDE ESTHER OLUWASEYI

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOH VALENTINE IKECHUKWU EGWUAGU, now wish to be known and addressed as IKECHUKWU DAVID. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EZE GEORGINIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OZOR GEORGINIA. All former documents remain valid. Nigeria Police Head Quarters and General Public should please take note.

FORMERLY OLANITORI ESTHER OLUWASEYI now AKOREDE ESTHER OLUWASEYI. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

ADEYEMO TEMILADE ELIZABETH TEMITOPE Formerly known as Olatunde Temitope Elizabeth now wish to be addressed as Adeyemo Temilade Elizabeth Temitope. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MRS ANIEZE BLESSING ADANNA

BOLANLE IBIRONKE ALAUSA BANJOKO

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHRISTIANA OJOMA BRUNO, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHRISTIANA OJOMA OBAJE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

NNEJI JULIET .C. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UGWU JULIET CHINELO, now wish to be known and addressed as NNEJI JULIET .C. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

UKEH NKOLIKA HENRRITTA

I, formerly known and addressed as EKWENUGO NKOLI HENRRITTA, now wish to be known and addressed as UKEH NKOLIKA HENRRITTA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ANIH BLESSING ADANNA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANIEZE BLESSING ADANNA. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General Public should please take note.

Formerly BOLANLE IBIRONKE BANJOKO NoW BOLANLE IBIRONKE ALAUSA BANJOKO. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

SONUBI ADEOLA NOFISAT

FORMERLY SONUBI ADEOLA NOW TO BE ADDRESSED AS SONUBI ADEOLA NOFISAT. FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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OTUN SOLIU

SODIQ GANIYAT YETUNDE

. Formerly known and addressed as SOLIU AKIMU BANJI, now wish to be known and addressed as OTUN SOLIU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. Formerly known and addressed as YUSUF GANIYAT YETUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as SODIQ GANIYAT YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OLALERE NURUDEEN ALOWONLE

OLADELE OLAYINKA KEHINDE

. Formerly known and addressed as OLALERE NURUDEEN OLAMILEKAN, now wish to be known and addressed as OLALERE NURUDEEN ALOWONLE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. Formerly known and addressed as ABOYADE OLAYINKA KEHINDE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADELE OLAYINKA KEHINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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ELELEME AMANDA CONFIDENCE

CHRISTOPHER ABASIEMA RACHEL

UCHENDU HENRY KALU

Formerly known and addressed as OLANIPEKUN BOLA MUIBAT, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEYEMI OLANIPEKUN MUIBAT BOLA. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and general public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as ELELEME CONFIDENCE OLUOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as ELELEME AMANDA CONFIDENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER IFEOLUWA RACHEL, now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER ABASIEMA RACHEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. Formerly known and addressed as UCHE HENRY, now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENDU HENRY KALU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ADETIMEHIN OLUWAKEMI MARGRET

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ANAYO CHINONSO THANKGOD

EZEOWU KENNETH.

ADEYEMI OLANIPEKUN MUIBAT BOLA

Formerly known and addressed as TOMOLOJU OLUWAKEMI MARGRET, now wish to be known and addressed as ADETIMEHIN OLUWAKEMI MARGRET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm and certify that GLORY IME is one and same person bearing GLORY IME ASUKWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as NWACHUKWU CHISOM THANKGOD now wish to be known and addressed as ANAYO CHINONSO THANKGOD. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EZE KENNETH now wish to be known and addressed as EZEOWU KENNETH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ERNEST FELIX EFFIONG

OLORUNNIYI ABISOLA ELIZABETH

OLORUNNIYI OJO JOSEPH

. I, formerly known and addressed as ERNEST FELIX now wish to be known and addressed as ERNEST FELIX EFFIONG. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as OLABIIYI ABISOLA ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as OLORUNNIYI ABISOLA ELIZABETH. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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

SALAMI FATAI AYINDE

MENSAH ERIC KWAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

FASHOLA RAJI HAMMED

. I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EHIMEN MAGDALENE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EMIANTOR MAGDALENE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as RAMAN FATAI AYINDE now wish to be known and addressed as SALAMI FATAI AYINDE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I, formerly known and addressed as AYARA ERIC now wish to be known and addressed as MENSAH ERIC KWAME. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to certify and confirm that my name was wrongly written as OKONKWO ONYEKACHI SAMUEL instead of OKONKWO ONYEKA SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as BUHARI HARUNA MUSA now wish to be known and addressed as FASHOLA RAJI HAMMED. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

SALAMI AMINAT ADEJOKE

MRS AJANAKU ZAINAB ADUKE

MRS FOLAKE ADUKE AZEEZ

SCHMITZ CHIOMA EUCHARIA

JOSEPH ABIODUN ESEOHE

This is to certify and confirm that my name was wrongly written as RABIAT ONIZE ANDAS instead of ANDAS RABIAT ANDERSON. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ODODO AMINAT ADEJOKE now wish to be known and addressed as SALAMI AMINAT ADEJOKE. That my date of birth is 23 March 1989 and not 23 March 1988. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DANMOLE ZAINAB ADUKE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJANAKU ZAINAB ADUKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as FOLAKE ADUKE OMOLADE and AFOLAKE ADUKE OMOLADE now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FOLAKE ADUKE AZEEZ. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKOYEAKPAWUSI CHIOMA EUCHARIA now wish to be known and addressed as SCHMITZ CHIOMA EUCHARIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGHOROOBUKOHWO ABIODUN ESEOHE now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH ABIODUN ESEOHE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

EDU AMAKA FRANCA

OWOYEMI-JOSEPH AYODELE

MRS ISATAYO RUKAYAT BUKOLA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

. I, formerly known and addressed as IHEAGWARAM AMAKA FRANCA now wish to be known and addressed as EDU AMAKA FRANCA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ARAOYE AYODELE now wish to be known and addressed as OWOYEMIJOSEPH AYODELE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALAO RUKAYAT BUKOLA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ISATAYO RUKAYAT BUKOLA. That my date of birth is 15 April 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to state that SULAIMON MOBOLAJI MAJEKODUNMI is the same person bearing SULAIMON AZEEZ MAJEKODUNMI and SULAIMON BOLAJI MAJEKODUNMI but now wish to be known and addressed as SULAIMON MOBOLAJI MAJEKODUNMI. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and the general public take note.

BASSEY EMMANUEL EKANA . I, formerly known and addressed as BASSEY EMMANUEL OVAY now wish to be known and addressed as BASSEY EMMANUEL EKANA. That my date of birth is 11 April 1989 and not 14 April 1986. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SIMON NANCY UDUAK . I, formerly known and addressed as NANCY RUTH SIMON now wish to be known and addressed as SIMON NANCY UDUAK. That my date of birth is 14 May 1994 and not 30 May 1988. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

RASAKI AYINDE SALAWUDEEN

ADESOYE EBUKA

FASHAKIN FEYISHARA FUNMI

OSEMARE EVELYN E.

Formerly known and addressed ISIAKA RASAQ AND ISIAKA RASAKI, now wish to be known and addressed as RASAKI AYINDE SALAWUDEEN. My date of birth is 12th of June 1973. General public take note.

ADESOYE EBUKA: Formerly known as ADESOYE DESTINY, henceforth I wish to be known, addressed as ADESOYE EBUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as FASHAKIN FEYISHARA FUNMI now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBANJO FEYISHARA FUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as UGBE EVELYN, now wish to be known and addressed OSEMARE EVELYN E. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SHOGADE DORIS AMAECHI

OYEGOKE OLAWALE DAVID

YUSUF TAIWO HUSAIN

. I formerly known and addressed as ALAKWEM DORIS AMAECHI, now wish to be known called and addressed as SHOGADE DORIS AMAECHI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as oyegoke olawale kunle now wish to be known called and addressed as Oyegoke Olawale David. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ANWUZIA- IWEGBU OBICHUKWUAMAKA IYANUOLUWA OPETOSIMI

OKAFOR FELICIA NKEMDILIM

AGBO PRINCE HERMANN

. I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR NKEMDILIM now wish to be known and addressed as OKAFOR FELICIA NKEMDILIM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AZONPOTA HERMANN now wish to be known and addressed as AGBO PRINCE HERMANN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OKEI MARIAN ISHIOMA

MRS EMIANTOR MAGDALENE

. I, formerly known and addressed as OKWUOLISE MARIAN ISHIOMA now wish to be known and addressed as OKEI MARIAN ISHIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SALAHUDEEN SHAKIRAT TAIWO . I, formerly known and addressed as ILUPEJU TAIWO ADERINOLA now wish to be known and addressed as SALAHUDEEN SHAKIRAT TAIWO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as TAIWO YUSUF now wish to be known called and addressed as YUSUF TAIWO HUSAIN. All former documents remain valid. General public take.

. I formerly known and addressed as ANWUZIA- IWEGBU OBICHUKWUAMAKA IYANUOLUWA now wish to be known called and addressed as ANWUZIA- IWEGBU OBICHUKWUAMAKA IYANUOLUWA OPETOSIMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

JOY ANDREW

ADETAYO OLUWASEYIFUNMI BAYO

Formerly known and addressed as JOY AKUBO, now wish to be known and addressed as JOY ANDREW. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Akin Cole now wish to be known called and addressed as ADETAYO OLUWASEYIFUNMI BAYO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MBAMARA NGOZI VIVIAN

UDOH STEPHEN HOPE

. I formerly known and addressed as OKOROM VIVIAN NGOZI, now wish to be known called and addressed as MBAMARA NGOZI VIVIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

ABEL OJONUGWA

. I formerly known and addressed as UDOH NSCOBONG STEVE now wish to be known called and addressed as UDOH STEPHEN HOPE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

ASUQUO SAMUEL NDEM

ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI ZUBAIRU

This is to state that my name was wrongly written on my bank documents AMI CELESTINE instead of ANI CELESTINE CHUKWUEMEKA. That my correct name is ANI CELESTINE CHUKWUEMEKA. General public take note.

This is to state that my name was written on my bank documents as ETO ABIGAIL EMILIA instead of ETO EMILIA SAMSON. That my correct name is ETO EMILIA SAMSON. General public take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as SILAS SAMUEL ZINO now wish to be known called and addressed as ASUQUO SAMUEL NDEM. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ZABAIRU ABDULLAHI now wish to be known called and addressed as Abubakar Abdullahi Zubairu. All former documents remain valid. General public, Crown Flour Mill Lagos, GTBank, UBA, FBN, NYSC take note

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

IGWE JOHN OGOCHUKWU

SARAH AMAKA ONU

NWANGWU GODWIN IFECHUKWU

MRS OKONKWO BLESSING OGECHUKWU.

MRS. ONYIA NKECHINYERE ESTHER

I, GOLDEN IMABIBO, and AFIESIMAMA GOLDEN IMABIBO, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, AFIESIMAMA GOLDEN IMABIBO. My correct date of birth is, 19th November, 1985. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed IGWESHI JOHN OGOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as IGWE JOHN OGOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. UBA and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed IJEOMA SARAH ONU, now wish to be known and addressed as SARAH AMAKA ONU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGOCHUKWU MICHEAL IFECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANGWU GODWIN IFECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAFOR BLESSING OGECHUKWU and NWOFOR BLESSING OGECHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OKONKWO BLESSING OGECHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EMEH NKECHINYERE ESTHER, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. ONYIA NKECHINYERE ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOKO AKOJ EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as ABEL OJONUGWA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OKOJIE RACHEL OMENIHU I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. KAMALU RACHEL OMENIHU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OKOJIE RACHEL OMENIHU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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OLAYORI AJOKE

TONY GODWIN

EDITH CHIZOBA NWOGU

OLANREWAJU ELIZABETH JOKO

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EDOH SIMON TONY GODWIN NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS EDOH TONY GODWIN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ADEDEJI VICTORIA OMOBOLAWA I formerly known and addressed as ADEDEJI MARY OMOBOLAWA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDEJI VICTORIA OMOBOLAWA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MOUKTAR ATIKU ENEYE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS SALAMI BILIKIS AJOKE NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS ADEKUNLE OLAYORI AJOKE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known and addressed as CHIZOBA EDITH ATTAH now wish to be known and addressed as EDITH CHIZOBA NWOGU. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MOUKTAR ATIKU now wish to be known and addressed as MOUKTAR ATIKU ENEYE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as LAREWAJU JOKO now wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU ELIZABETH JOKO. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

GRACE ACHE PAUL

OYEWOLE OLABODE

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

MRS ABDUL-SALAM TEMITOPE FATIMAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS GRACE ACHE ATAIDU NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS GRACE ACHE PAUL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OGUNTOMINIYI OYEWOLE PETER NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OGUNTOMINIYI OYEWOLE OLABODE ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

In some of my documents (BVN) my name appears as OLADEJI GBOLAGADE NURUDEEN MICHAEL While in some other ones it appears as OLADEJI GBOLAGADE and OLADEJI GBOLAGADE NURUDEEN .M. The names refer to the same person. Henceforth I wish to be known as OLADEJI GBOLAGADE NURUDEEN MICHAEL. All documents bearing all the names remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MISS SALAMI TEMITOPE FATIMAT, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ABDULSALAM TEMITOPE FATIMAT, all former document remain valid general public take note

MRS ISIOMA-DIKE ANGELA ARUMUDA I formerly known and addressed as MISS EHIOSUN ANGELINA ARUMUDA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ISIOMA-DIKE ANGELA ARUMUDA. All former documents remain valid. Lagos State University and General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ENAKARHIRE UFUOMA ESTHER now wish to be known and addressed as ONIFADE UFUOMA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

CHANGE OF MAIDEN NAME

FRANCIS STEPHEN

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZINMA KOSISOCHI NWOSU NOW NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OZINMA KOSISOCHI EKENNIA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AND GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ALHASSAN ADEKA NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS FRANCIS STEPHEN. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABIGAIL MERCY

AUGUSTINA NGOZI

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EFFIONG ABIGAIL MERCY ABILITY NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS EFFIONG ABIGAIL MERCY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOTTY AUGUSTINA NGOZI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS TOTTY-OBODOZIE AUGUSTINA NGOZI ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

HOUSE OF FAITH INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTER THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR EMMANUEL EMORNINA OGEMUDIA 2. PASTOR MRS FAITH OGEMUDIA 3. MR EJIOGU EDOWUN ANDREW 4 MR ALUFA ONAJERO PAUL 5 MRS ALICE AJUSHI AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: WINNING THE WORLD FOR JESUS, RAISING A GENERATION WITH THE MANDATE OF BRINGING THE WORLD TO JESUS CHRIST, REACHING OUT TO THE NEEDY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT. 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

FRUITFUL BOUGH FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART’ C’ OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) DR. OJEDIRAN WALE- CHAIRMAN (2) MR. OLADEPO JOHN ADEMOLA SECRETARY (3) MRS. V.F. OJEDIRAN (4) MRS. OYEDOKUN IYABO .O. (5) DR./MRS. BAMIGBOYE OLUTOYIN .O. (6) OJETUNDE MODUPE (MRS. ) (7) MRS. ADEDIBU B.O. (8) ENGR/ MRS. AJEDITI O.B. (9) MRS. OLAJIDE T.R. (10) PASTOR ODENIRAN E.O. (11) PASTOR OLAGOKE GBOLAGADE. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: (1) TO PROPAGATE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST (2) TO ASSIST AND COUNSEL PEOPLE ON THEIR DIVERSE NEEDS (3) TO HELP THE SICK, WIDOW. FATHERLESS, MOTHERLESS AND ORPHANS 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 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED : TRUSTEES

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL PROPERTY TITLE DOCUMENT SITUATED AT 41 ROAD,F CLOSE,BLOCK1,FLAT 14,FESTAC TOWN,LAGOS WHICH BELONGS TO MR. D.P. NGENE. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND CONTACT NGENE JULIET NNEKA OF FLAT D4,BLOCK F, GOSHEN ESTATE ENUGU. PLEASE,GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ONIFADE UFUOMA ESTHER

REMOVAL OF NAME

MRS ORIYOMI ABIMBOLA OJEDELE

I formerly known and addressed as MISS ORIYOMI ABIMBOLA ODUNOWO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ORIYOMI ABIMBOLA OJEDELE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. MR. AYANBADEJO ADEKUNLE RICHARD

I formerly known as Mr. Ayanbadejo Adekunle now wish to be known and addressed as Mr. Ayanbadejo Adekunle Richard. All former documents remain valid. The general public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as MACAULAY BOKIE BEKOM now wish to remove BEKOM from my name now I wish to be known and addressed as MACAULAY BOKIE. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note. CORRECTION OF NAME

That my name was wrongly written on some document as LEKAM BASSEY instead of BASSEY LEKAM ITAM. All former documents bearing my former names remain valid. General public/authorities concerned should take note

TAKE HEALTH TO ALL FOUNDATION 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. OKPANI ANTHONY OKPANI UGUBA. 2. UGBOMA HENRY ARINZE ANTHONY. 3. OKPANI CONSTANCE ORIE. 4. JAJA PRECIOUS FRIDAY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS TO DISSEMINATE FAMILY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL POPULACE ESPECIALLY IN THE RURAL AREAS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: NGENE JULIET NNEKA

SIGNED: OKORO KALU EMMANUEL, ESQ.

JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHERUBIM AND SERAPHIM CHURCH

AARE ONAKAKANFO FOUNDATION

THE HAND OF GOD AND FIRE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEE REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. FORMER TRUSTEES: 1. AJAYI DANIEL VICTORIA AINA 2. AJAYI OLUSEGUN ADESINA 3. PAUL DORCAS OLUBUNMI 4. EGUNJOBI BUKOLA VICTORIA 5. ODUFUWA ADEOGO NEW TRUSTEES: 1. AJAYI DANIEL VICTORIA AINA 2. PAUL DORCAS OLUBUNMI 3. OMONIYI SUNDAY AKINTUNDE 4. OMONIYI ABOSEDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE REMAINS THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEE 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 BY ADEOLA OLAWUNMI

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS 2010 FRIENDS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NZEKWE GERALD UCHENNA - PRESIDENT 2. OTUNBA TOLUWA JOSEPH - GENERAL SECTARY 3. MERCY GEORGE IGBAFE - SOCIAL SECRETARY 4. OFODUM ESTHER NKECHI - WELFARE SECRETARY 5. IBE EKWUEME - FINANCE SECRETARY 6. ALIMI BAYO - TREASURER 7. ADEREBIMGBE RASAQ - SECRETARY: THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO HELP IN UPLIFTING THE IMAGE OF UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AND THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. 2. TO CONTRIBUTE OUR QUOTA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_ GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EMMANUEL NONYELUM OKAFOR - 08030996281.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADAMS GANI ABIODUN 2. ADAMS MOJISOLA GANIYAT 3. OKUNLOLA ONI JOSEPH MORONFOYE 4. KOLAWOLE TAJU RAHEEM 5. ADEWOLE JOSEPH ADEBAYO 6. AYO LADIGBOLU LAWRENCE SANDA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED ONE IN THE SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ASSUNNAH ORPHANAGE

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. ABUBAKAR MUHAMMAD AUWAL - CHAIRMAN 2. SHU’AIBU HAMZA UMAR 3. MUSA MUHAMMAD MUNNIR THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1. TO HELP THE ORPHANS AND NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY. 2. TO ASSIST THE WIDOWS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THE ABOVE NAMED MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EDEMA JALOGHO ABRAHAM 2. JALOGHO EDEMA OMAWUMI 3. EDEMA JOLOMI 4. OKOTIE ANTHONY FRANCIS 5. OGBENI WILFRED ODEMI 6. EZE ANTHONY NWOKEDI

– FOUNDER/PRESIDENT - VICE PRESIDENT - SECRETARY - TRUSTEE - TRUSTEE - TRUSTEE

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD. 3. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK 4. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH ANY OBJECTION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION. NDOLA SQUARE, ZONE 5, WUSE, ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: J. K. NANA CROWN KINGS CONSULTANCY CO. 08037769526

RIGHTEOUS TENT CHRISTIAN CHAPEL THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MATTHEW IFEDIEGWU UCHENNA - PRESIDENT 2. BENJAMINE IHEDIEGWU - VICE PRESIDENT 3. FRANCIS IHEDIEGWU 4. NWODO INNOCENTIA 5. FELIX EWETA OGHOGHO 6. CHIGOZIE SUNDAY OKOLONKWO - SEC 7. DR. REGINALD C. ANYANWU AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WINNING SOULS FOR CHRIST, AND PREPARING THEM FOR THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

26 Public Notice PEOPLE OF GOOD HEART INITIATIVE

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990. THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ENIOLA ABIODUN SAMUEL 2. ENIOLA OLUWASEUN LINDA 3. ARIYO ALEX BAMIDELE 4. BALOGUN OLALEKAN JOHN 5. AFOLAYAN OLUWAKAYODE DAN 6. FALOWO KEHINDE ANTHONY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENSURE THAT POVERTY AND HARDSHIP ARE REDUCED TO THE BEAREST MINIMUM IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO CATER FOR THE ACCIDENTS VICTIMS AND THE SICK WHO COULD NOT AFFORD TREATMENT AT THE HOSPITALS 3. TO CARE FOR THE ORPHANS WELFARE AND EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL 4. TO GIVE SPIRITUAL ADVICE ENCOURAGEMENT AND MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. 5. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE TO THOSE VILLAGES, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND AREA WHERE THE GOVERNMENT COULD NOT REACHED. 6. TO ORGANIZE MEETINGS, CONFERENCE, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA, EXHIBITION AND MISSION TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THOSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 7. TO SOLICIT FOR FUNDS FROM LIKEMIND ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WORLDWIDE TO REALIZING THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES. 8. TO INDULGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HARNESS THE POTENTIALS OF THE YOUTHS FOR POSITIVE AND PROGRESSIVE USE ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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FRIENDS CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH

LOSS OF DOCUMENT

SIGNED: SECRETARY

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY (ROFO) DOCUMENT IN RESPECT OF PLOT 752, WITH FILE NO. KD 10133. LOCATED AT CADASTRAL ZONE BO2, DURUMI DISTRICT ABUJA. OWNED BY PATRICK I. YAKOWA ACQUIRED BY CUE PETROLEUM AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WITH POWER OF ATTORNEY SIGNED ON JUNE, 2017. GOT MISSING. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENTS PROVE ABORTION. IF FOUND CONTACT THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERNED AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

IHITTEOHA MBUTU NWEORIE TRADERS ASSOCIATION

JAMA’ATUL AL-HIDAYAT FI-ISLAM FOUNDATION

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EMMANUEL LFEANYI. -PRESIDENT. 2. ONUOHA VICTOR ECHEFU. -VICE PRESIDENT. 3. ADIELE TINA AMARACHI .- SECRETARY. 4. SAMUEL GRACE DAVID. -TREASURER. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

GODS GOLDEN ALTER 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 ACTS OF 1990. TRUSTEES: 1-CHUKWUDIEGWU IFEYINWA CHINWENDU - CHAIRMAN 2- IHENILE CHINONSO - VICE CHAIRMAN 3-OKOLIE CHIOMA- SECRETARY 4- OKOYE VINCENT NDUBUISI - TREASURER 5 - NNORUKA JOSEPH MADUABUCHI - MEMBER 6-IFEANYI CHUKWUKAKA CHIJIOKE - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1- TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST AND WIN SOULS TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD 2- TO HOLD PRAYERS AND INTERCESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS,THE COMMUNITY AND NIGERIA AS A WHOLE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, PLOT. 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

OBINNA JOHN-AGBASI FOUNDATION

(CHAIRMAN) (SECRETARY)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1) TO DEFEND THE INTEGRITY OF THE ASSOCIATION. (2) TO MAINTAIN PEACE AMONG MEMBERS. (3) TO PROTECT MEMBERS INTEREST. 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

OJILA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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

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

TRUSTEES: (1) JOHN - AGBASI OBINNA (2) JOHN-AGBASI ONYINYE (3) AGBASI FRANCIS UGOCHUKWU

TRUSTEES: 1. MAJOR GEN ADOBA 1 ROBERT (RTD) 2. OKWOCHE MORGAN OLUJI 3. PETER ADEMU - ETEH PHD, FNIPR 4. AJE OCHOCHE OGA 5. ABECHI EMMANUEL 6. OBOGO JOE ACHEME 7. SHAIBU JOHN ONCHE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: (1)TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. (2)TO EMPOWER AND ASSIST WIDOWS AND HOMELESS CHILDREN. (3) TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER THE YOUTHS , WOMEN AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE SOCIETY 2. TO EMPOWER WOMEN, YOUTH AND THE LESS PRIVILEGED THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION AND EMPOWERMENT. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: (SECRETARY)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

RUGAN JULI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

WEANING WAYS AND LIFE AIDS INITIATIVE

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, November 3, 2017

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Daily Times Nigeria Friday, November 3, 2017

Police enumerate achievements in combating crime in Rivers

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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the running battle between the Rivers State government and the state police command, the police said it has recorded numerous achievements in its determination to rid the State of all manner of criminal elements In a press statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, the police stated that the Command, using the Men of the CP’s Crack Squad in a covert operation led by the Commander, CSP Ademola Adebayo, had been able to arrest kingpins of the notorious Icelanders and Deywell cult groups. The police image maker said in the statement released

in Port Harcourt that they arrested suspected cult members who in recent times had been locked in a war of supremacy, killing and beheading their victims. According to the statement, on October 12 and 21 the police arrested Thankgod Monday ‘m’ 22yrs, Olawremaju Oguns ‘m’ 43yrs, Saviour Daniel ‘m’ 22yrs, Okechukwu Ndubueze ‘m’ 23yrs, Neeka Abel ‘m’ 20yrs, Edwin Udoh ‘m’ 72yrs, Chigozie Nwadike ‘m’ 26yrs, Prince Ukpai ‘m’ 24yrs, Obasi Ikechukwu ‘m’ 20yrs, Patrick Jaja ‘m’ 30yrs, and recovered one locally made double barrel and some cartridges from them. Also the police said they arrested suspected kidnappers on August 31, this year, using men of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit led by the Commander, SP Edward Shadare.

“They are arrested in connection with the kidnap of Late Chief Abbot Ogbubola who was kidnapped on June 26, 2017 from his house at Ihuaba in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State. He was taken away through the waterways to a creek in Degema where he died and was buried in Mamakri creek. The suspects confessed and took the Police to the place where he was exhumed and deposited in the mortuary. Efforts are on to arrest other gang members,” the police said. The Command gave the names of the kidnap suspects as Daniel Thankgod ‘m’ 26yrs, Kelechi Simeon ‘m’ 25yrs, David Ogems ‘m’ 25yrs, adding that exhibits recovered included one AK 47 riffle, two locally made pistols, two live cartridges and 30 rounds of live ammunition.

Edward Nnachi, Lagos

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You’re desperate to please Asso- Buhari, CAN tells Osinbajo

Christian ciation of Nigeria (CAN) on Wednesday lashed out at Vice President YemiOsinbajo, accusing him of discrediting the association in his desperation to please President MuhammaduBuhari. Samson Ayokunle, CAN President, asked Osinbajo to stop discrediting the associa-

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tion in his avowed resolve to douse religious tension in the country. Recall that last week, the Vice President had said at a public function that there was no agenda to islamise the country and that no one could possibly do so. A statement issued by Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant, Media and Communications to Ayokunle said most Christian leaders in the country were taken aback by the remarks and had sought the intervention of the leadership of CAN to set the record straight with documented facts pointing towards the plot by the present government to islamise the country. Ayokunle said the Vice President was talking tongue in cheeks, reiterating that the plot by the government of President Buhari to Islamise

Nigerians in US cry out over visa crises Myke Uzendu, Abuja

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resident in the United States have cried against flawed visa process, questionable visa contracting arrangements, tedious biometric process, scarcity of visa stamp and passport booklets in the Nigerian high commission in US. They demanded for the suspension of the exclusive contract given to OIS to process all visa applications in the US and also reintroduce old practice of five years passport renewal previously done in five days. They further urged federal government to allow automatic visa on arrival for Nigerians traveling home on foreign passports.

In letter made available to Daily Times by Emmanuel Ogebe, Managing Partner, US Nigeria Law Group, Washington DC, he pointed out the consequences of the inefficient visa process, stating that Nigerians resident in the United States have contributed towards the development of the economy, urging government to address the situation especially as Nigerian in US are making plans to return for end of year celebrations. Parts of the letter reads, “I write to convey to you a critical emergency with regard to the visa situation in Nigeria’s diplomatic missions in the US brought to my attention by affected citizens. The resulting system failures are endangering the well being of thousands of Nigerians who are

planning to travel to Nigeria for the upcoming Christmas holiday and couldn’t possibly have happened at a worse time.” Ogebe noted that the Nigerian government recently consolidated visa processing to one independent contractor who will the entire 50 states of the US which houses about one million Nigerian citizens. “This negates the very purpose for having consulates in New York and Atlanta which are major population centers for Nigerians in Diaspora. “Indeed during Vice President Osinbajo’s town hall meeting with Nigerians in Diaspora in October last year, citizens in Houston asked for a consulate there as well. Rather than bring government closer to the people, this

action has taken government and consular services farther away from them,” Ogebe stated. The document also queried the rationale behind assigning visa processing to a solitary company that habe proved incompentnt and does not be the capacity to keep presonal data confidential. “It is clear that this organization neither has the capacity nor geographic footprint to properly serve the needs of visa applicants in the US. “Worse still, the identities and personal data of applicants will now be in the hands of unknown private individuals,” he stated. Ogebe also pointed out that the biometric process for visa issuance is cumbersome as applicants have to travel long dis-

L-R: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Christian Ohaa; Minister of FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello and Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT, Sen. Dino Melaye, during the swearing-in of new FCT Administration appointees, in Abuja… recently.

tances for biometric capture. “This is not only an onerous but an absurd situation that will only cause more hardship on citizens and potential investors. It should be noted that while citizens had to travel for passport biometrics, they had the option of three US locations (Atlanta, Washington and New York) to go to. if they couldn’t travel, the fall back option was to apply for a visa which didn’t require their physical presence. This current situation has deprived Nigerians of affordable visa application options without needless travel.” Ogebe insisted that the company charged with the visa management lacks capacity and is overwhelmed with the volume of application received each day. He added that the process is plagued with non availability of passport booklets and visa stamps, which is scandalous and paints the country in bad light. “There are reportedly few passport booklets or no visa stamps for issuance even if all the above dysfunctionalities were addressed. This is scandalous, outrageous and unacceptable on any level. “Citizens are asking for the globally recognized identity and nationality tender.This is the most basic of services every country must render to its” He maintained that Nigerians in Diaspora remit billions of dollars into the economy annually. “In 2015, the amount remitted to Nigeria was $21 billion projected to rise to $22 billion this year making Nigeria the 6th largest beneficiary of Diaspora remittances in the world. “Nigerian Diaspora remittance exceeds Nigeria’s annual national budget (which is even a deficit budget requiring loan-financing)

Nigeria was real, urging Osinbajo to cross check his facts well before making public remarks on the issue next time. He noted that, Osinbajo, a Professor of Law, should use his good office to correct the imbalance in the Nigerian system and other alleged unconstitutional actions noted with the government in order to reduce tension in the polity. He added that the body of Christians in Nigeria has long been aware of the grand plot to Islamise Africa, with Nigeria as a major focus, stressing that the Nigerian government had been working in tandem with the OrganisationOf Islamic Countries (OIC) and Islam In Africa Organisation to achieve this.

Amnesty Programme: Ndokwa youths deny rift over list of beneficiaries ÏÏÏFollowing the inclusion

of Ndokwa ethnic nationality in Delta State in the Federal Government’s Amnesty programme, beneficiaries under the aegis o Ndokwa Ethnic Nationality Youths have said there is no division within its ranks. Spokesman of the group, Barr. Ambrose Egwunatum, speaking in Warri, Delta State after Ndokwa youths were included in the amnesty programme for the first time, said there was no attempt to hijack the newlyestablished amnesty programme in the area as the public was being made to believe. He also exonerated Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, Chairman of Senate Committee on Niger Delta from any wrong doing, saying he was shocked to hear that he had interfered in the compilation of beneficiaries whereas leaders from all parts of Ndokwa land were consulted and agreed on the final list. He described the signals being sent out to the public as the result of greed and divisive attitude of few persons aimed at creating chaos in the amnesty camps which are currently calm and peaceful. He recalled how he led the Ndokwa Youths to Abuja on October 16, 2016 to appear before an investigative hearing on the Federal Government’s Amnesty Programme which had excluded Ndokwa land.

Daily Times Nigeria Friday, November 3, 2017

News 29 Corruption: Ex- Enugu CJ, Umezuluike, breached CCB rule – Witness

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L-R: Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Engr. Olasunkanmi Olamijulo, during the inspection tour of some Waterways/Drainages in Osogbo, Osun State… on Wednesday.

Ex-Nitel/Mtel workers appeal to Buhari over non-payment of pension buy-out Titus Akhigbe, Benin

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workers of Nigerian Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) and its mobile arm, the mobile telecommunication Limited (Mtel) have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Bureau for Public Enterprise (BPE) and the office of the Accountant General to urgently effect the payment of the balance 20 years pension buy-out and other entitlement owed its former workers. The former workers under the auegis of Association of Former Telecoms Employees of Nigeria (ATEN) said that the payment of

severance entitlements to staff, was supposed to be regulated and governed by the extant rules and regulations of the International Labour Organization, but rather the BPE relied on the executive fiat of the Obasanjo administration to pay only five years pension buy-out instead of the 25 years buy-out award to the International Labour Organization (ILO). They said the delay in payment as awarded by the liquidation court has forced ATEN to approach the ECOWAS court of Justice in suit number ECW/ CCJ/APP/32/17 for an order of mandamus against the federal government and its concerned

agencies. According to the former workers,” When the liquidation court was constituted and. Inaugurated in 2013, the Incorporated Trustees of Association of Former Telecoms Employees of Nigeria (ATEN) entered the court through the legal representation and secured judgment as Secured/Preferential creditors. “The ATEN president, Pastor Oluti Gabriel stated that the resultant claim for the affected 17639 former workers totalling N290 Billion(Balance 20 years pension buy-out, 10% entitlement of the sales of non-core assets, insurance) having long been submitted/ re-submitted to

FG okays minimum wage committee Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Federal Government has

approved nominations into the committee that will come up with a new minimum wage for workers. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, disclosed this in an interview with State House correspondents at the end of a meeting he had with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Ngige, who disclosed that Buhari has approved the nominations, however, did not disclose the membership of the yet-to-be inaugurated committee. But he said said the committee was a tripartite panel, including representatives of the Federal and state governments, as well as the private sector.

He said that all stakeholders had sent in their nominations saying efforts are ongoing to arrive at a date for the committee’s inauguration. He said, “The old (minimum wage) law expired last year August and we are now in the process of empanelling a new national minimum wage committee. “I have cleared the appointments with the President today (Thursday) and as soon as the labour people come back from the Labour Governing Board meeting in Geneva, we will take a consensus date with the governors because it is a tripartite committee involving federal, states and the private sector: NECA, MAN, NACCIMA, SMEs. “The NLC, TUC and their affiliates have done their nominations. What we are now trying to fine-tune is the date for inauguration,” the minister

added. When asked whether the N56,000 minimum wage being demanded by workers is feasible, the minister said the tripartite committee would decide on the matter. The ambassador advised successful volunteers to be of good conduct and desist from engaging in acts inimical to the image of Nigeria, even as he warned them against participating in political activities in their host countries. Sanctions, he added, will be meted on erring volunteers who violate the code of ethics for volunteers. “The narration should be on how Africans through the volunteers developed Africa, and away from the axiom postulated by renowned European writer, Walter Rodney on how western countries under-developed Africa during the colonial era.

government since 2014 for payments.” Pastor Oluti further disclosed that the parole arrangements by the Honourable Minister of finance through PTAD an arrangement that is erroneously ventilated by the acclaimed existence of pensioners prior to liquidation, to place the former workers of Nitel/Mtel on life pension is totally unacceptable to ATEN as it completely negates and violates the liquidation court judgment which awarded 25 years pension buy-out, as severance payments to all former workers both pensioners or disengaged.

A principal witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) in the case involving the erstwhile Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice, Innocent Azubuike Umezuluike, ( before Justice A.O. Onovo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Enugu, Peter Eze on Thursday, November 2, 2017 told the court that Umezulike by accepting a gift from a litigant in a case pending before him, breached both the judicial and public service codes of conduct . Eze made the statement while being led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Wahab Shittu. “It was clearly evident that the defendant was biased in handling a case between Prince Arthur Eze (who had donated N10 million to the retired judge during his book launch) and my client, Diamond Bank in 2014. “I had in a personal letter to the defendant explained that the reason for an application for the case to be transferred to another court was because a plaintiff in the case he was presiding had publicly donatedN10 million to him which would create a wrong impression, ”Eze said. The witness further said that his suspicion of bias was vindicated by the actions in another case when the defendant (Umezuluike) refused to signed by the originating process he wrote for his client, Diamond bank in response to a judgment by the defendant in favour of the same Prince Arthur Eze, against two others (Major Concept Ltd and Major Okwuosa) concerning their property(which was mortgaged by the bank), in breach of court process . Cross examination of the principal witness, continues today

PTAD apologises to pensioners over delay in October payment Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has apologised to pensioners under the defined benefit scheme for the delay in payment of their pension benefits for the month of October 2017. The Executive Secretary of (PTAD), Barrister Sharon Ikeazor, appealed to the pensioners to remain calm as all efforts are being made to resolve and speed up payment. PTAD, in a statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director of Communication, Mr Emma Okondo, attributed the delay to new features introduced on the Government Inte-

grated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) platform for financial transactions. “PTAD on Friday, October 27, 2017 received new guidelines issued from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation on the new features which mandates it (like other employers) to integrate its pensioners into the cash management to employee payable procedures. “All PTAD departments had uploaded payments to pensioners for the month of October but some are yet to finalize payment owing to these new features,” the statement added. PTAD however, said it deeply regrets the inconvenience to its esteemed pensioners.

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Stories by Andrew Ekejiuba he 35th edition of the prestigious Ajegunle Mock African Cup of Nations football championship is expected to kick off on Saturday November 11, 2017, at the popular Nigerian Navy playground, Apapa-Ajegunle, Lagos. This year’s championship tagged ‘Equatorial Guinea 2017’, will fea-

Ethiopia set to defend Mock Nations Cup title ture 32 teams drawn into eight groups of teams each. According to the founder and secretary-general of the championship, Lawrence Alabrah, arrangements and preparations have reached advanced stages to ensure a hitch free and exciting championship. “We can tell you confidently that this year’s championship will be better and

bigger in terms of organisation, officiating, and of course in the standard of play,” he enthused. Continuing, the retired navy officer added that this year’s edition promises to witness lots of innovations aimed at reawakening the floundering fortunes of the beautiful game in Ajegunle.

“We are also concerned about the fallen standard in football in Ajegunle and the country as a whole. Remember that this championship used to be the flagship of grassroots football in Nigeria. Therefore, it is going to bring back fond memories, as well as, producing fresher and gifted footballers for the ben-

efit of the country,” he stated. Ethiopia are the defending champions of the longest running grassroots football championship in West Africa, which is also renowned to have produced several former top players including, Samson Siasia, Emmanuel Amuneke, Jumbo Awala, Patrick Udoh, Tarila Okorowanta, Gabriel Okolosi, Brown Ideye, Odion Ighalo and many others.

Nadal ends year as world’s number one

Nadal

afael Nadal will end 2017 as world number one after a second-round win over Hyeon Chung at the Paris Masters. The Spaniard, who has risen from ninth at the start of the year via French and US Open victories, advanced 7-5 6-3 in one hour and 48 minutes. “It was impossible for me to think about when you are coming back from a tough time, without playing tennis and with so many injuries,” he said. Nadal, 31, will play Uruguay’s world number 36 Pablo Cuevas in the last 16. The 16-time Grand Slam champion did not have it all his own way in a see-sawing first set in which he and Chung exchanged two breaks apiece before Nadal broke to love in the final game. South Korea’s Chung, 21, held his own in the second set but again crumbled in the latter stages, surrendering to love to give up the solitary break. Nadal is 1,460 points clear of Swiss world number two Roger Federer in the world rankings and victory over Chung ensured him an unassailable lead before the World Tour Finals in London later this month. It seemed an unlikely scenario at the end of last season when the left-hander withdrew from the French Open and missed Wimbledon with a wrist injury that then brought his season to an early end in October Nadal, who also finished 2008, 2010 and 2013 at the top of the rankings, is the oldest player to finish a campaign at world number one since they were introduced in 1973. Andy Murray, who was 2016’s season-end number one, is third with 20-year-old Alexander Zverev fourth.

CCL: Ambode assures on Agege Stadium upgrade Benjamin Omoike

he Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club of Lagos, the state’s representatives in next year’s prestigious Confederation of African Football Champions League (CCL), was received on Wednesday by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, who promised to upgrade the Agege Stadium, which is the

Agege stadium

home-ground of the club to meet up with CAF standards before inspection in December. He heaped praises on the club for returning the state back to the prestigious CAF Champions League 16 years after a team from the state last participated in the tournament. Speaking at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, when he received MFM FC alongside

top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), as well as some ex-internationals, governor Ambode said it was gratifying that a team from the state would be participating in the 2018 edition of the continental tournament after such a long time, just as he pledged to assist the team with the necessary support to ensure a successful campaign at the championship. While congratulating the team for the feat, governor Ambode particularly acknowledged and saluted the vision of MFM General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, who founded the team 10 years ago saying that the state government was proud to associate with his idea of meaningfully engaging the youths to contribute positively to society. Responding to some requests by the MFM FC, governor Ambode donated N25milion to the footballers and officials of the club for qualifying for the CAF Champions League and another N25million to ensure a hitchfree campaign, as well as to adequately prepare for the tournament. “I want to also say that we have directed our sports team and the Sports Commission to make sure that everything needed, just as earlier requested, to ensure that Agege Stadium is certified by CAF is done,” Governor Ambode said. While recalling the promise he made to the people during electioneering to use tourism, hospitality, entertainment and arts as well

Ebuehi

Russia 2018: I want to make Eagles’ squad—Ebuehi

Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Report

yronne Ebuehi has revealed that he wants to earn a spot on Nigeria’s 23-man World cup roster, though the ADO Den Haag defender has admitted that his chances of making the starting eleven are slim. Born in the Netherlands to a Nigerian father and Dutch mom, the right-back will become cap-tied to Nigeria if he clocks up some minutes in a World Cup qualifier against Algeria next Friday. ‘’And now I have been called for two games in Nigeria’s national team this month. On November 10th for the World Cup qualifiers against Algeria and on November 14 for a friendly game against Argentina,’’ Ebuehi told reporters. ‘’I would love to come to Russia. Even if I did not play during the World Cup and only experienced the tournament from the bench or the stands, it’s already beautiful.’’

Gov. Ambode as sports for excellence, Governor Ambode said the feat by the team aptly conforms with the vision and plan of the state government to use sports to advance the economy and positively engage the youths. While speaking on other plans for sports development in the state, governor Ambode said aside the ongoing transformation of Onikan Stadium to world class standard, a major upgrade of the Teslim Balogun Stadium would soon be carried out, while efforts were already ongoing for the Lagos Games Village located along the Lekki-Epe axis to commence in 2018.

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Napoli confirm Ghoulam knee ligament tear

apoli have confirmed full-back Faouzi Ghoulam tore his anterior cruciate ligament in Wednesday’s defeat to Manchester City. The Algeria international was taken off in the first half of the 4-2 Champions League loss at the San Paolo and was replaced by Christian Maggio. Ghoulam went for tests on Thursday, which identified a tear in his right ACL. He will undergo an operation to repair the damage today. Napoli did not put a timescale on his recovery but initial reports suggest he will be sidelined for approximately five months. Head coach Maurizio Sarri felt his side were unbalanced by Ghoulam’s injury in Wednesday’s game, with City cancelling out Lorenzo Insigne’s opening goal just three minutes after the defender went off. “In my view, we lost momentum with Ghoulam’s injury as it took a while to reorganise and it becomes difficult to win back possession when they press you that high up the field,” he said to reporters.

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Goretzka sustains injury amid Barca reports

chalke midfielder Leon Goretzka has sustained a stress fracture in his lower leg, amid reports he has agreed to join Barcelona. The Germany international’s contract expires at the end of the season and reports claim the 22-year-old will move to Camp Nou when that deal runs out. Goretzka has missed Schalke’s last two games but has four goals in nine Bundesliga appearances this season, having impressed significantly in Germany’s successful Confederations Cup campaign with three in four. And he will be unavailable for Saturday’s trip to Freiburg as Schalke looked to extend their five-game unbeaten run in all competitions. “Leon Goretzka will miss the game against Freiburg,” Coach Dominic Tedesco said. “He needs time to rest and recuperate. We are confident he will recover quickly.”

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Lovren voted Liverpool player of the month

Modric backs Real to recover from slump

eal Madrid will recover from their poor form and come back stronger, Luka Modric insisted in the wake of Wednesday’s Champions League loss to Tottenham. Madrid slumped to a second successive defeat as they were beaten 3-1 by Spurs at Wembley, the Premier League side now in pole position to win Group H. That setback followed a surprise 2-1 LaLiga reverse to Girona, with defending champions Madrid falling eight points adrift of leaders Barcelona. But former Tottenham midfielder Modric said:

“We are Real Madrid and we always come back stronger. “We have found ourselves in poor situations before and we can recover, so this is what we now work towards. “The result was one we did not anticipate and it’s tough for us to take but in football these things happen and Spurs deserved the result – they were superior to us. “It’s not a problem with our physicality but we are not playing with form or as we know we can, simply we were just not good enough and we must look for solutions.”

Tottenham can beat anyone, Kane boasts Kane

arry Kane said Tottenham believe they can beat anyone after their impressive Champions League win over Real Madrid. Mauricio Pochettino’s men sealed a spot in the last 16 after a 3-1 victory over holders Madrid at Wembley on Wednesday. A brace from Dele Alli and a Christian Eriksen strike led Spurs to their win, which kept them top of Group H. Kane, who made his return from a hamstring injury as part of the starting line-up, is confident Tottenham have proved they can overcome anyone. “There is a long way to go. We’ve still got two more group games, we’ll see how we cope with that and then see who we get in the next round,” the England forward told reporters. “We feel like we can beat anyone. “In the Champions League, you have to beat the best teams to go far and that’s what we’ll try and do.” Spurs are back in action with a Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

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iverpool fans have successfully voted Dejan Lovren as the club’s Player of the Month for October in a show of support after the defender received a death threat against his family on social media. Lovren was the subject of heavy criticism for his performance in Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to Tottenham last month and shared a screenshot of a message in which the sender threatened violence against the defender. “I cannot ignore when my family is threatened,” Lovren said in response. “I just can’t and won’t accept that.” Liverpool fans on Twitter called for supporters to vote for Lovren in the Player of the Month ballot posted on the club’s website and have achieved their goal. After the poll closed Lovren sat top of the list, his 33 per cent share matched by Mohamed Salah with Philippe Coutinho (nine per cent) in third.

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Simon Ugwu According to the daily electricity generation report by the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Nigeria’s power sector lost 2,648.7 megawatts (mw) on October 29 to line and gas constraints. The daily report put the utilized generation capability of Geregu Nigerian National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) Gas Turbine (GT)21 & 23 at 290mw; Paras Energy GT2, 9.2mw; Omotosho NIPP GT1 & 4, 240mw; Egbin ST4, 48mw; Delta GT15,16 & 19, 315mw; Olorunsogo NIPP GT1-3, 360mw; Olorunsogo Gas GT2, 3 & 6, 114mw; Afam VI GT12 & ST10, 350mw; Omotosho

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GT2, 5, 7 & 8, 152mw; and Ihovbor GT1, 112.5mw. Others are Geregu Gas GT11 & 12, 45mw; Alaoji NIPP GT2, 120mw; Odukpani NIPP GT3, 117; Shiroro 411G1, 150; Sapele NIPP GT4, 112.5mw and Ihovbor GT3, 112.5mw. The Ministry said it envisaged that with improved plant availability and relief from existing power system network related constraints, an additional 1620.75mmscf of gas (equivalent to 6077.8mw) would

be required when all thermal units are on par. In a related development, the National Council on Power (NACOP) has approved the return of the Credited Advanced Payment for Metering Implementation (CAPMI) scheme abolished last year by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to a copy of a statement issued by the third NACOP, at the end of its meeting, NERC

was instructed to restore the scheme which allows a willing customer to pay for his meter, after which the electricity Distribution Companies or Discos will install the meter for the customer and then refund the cost to the customer either in cash or equivalent energy unit. The council is presided over by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, and supported by the Minister of State for Power,

Works and Housing, Suleiman Zarma Hassan. It includes members from 27 states of the federation. It also asked NERC to issue a regulation that enables third party meter providers to install and manage customers’ meters, provided that such third parties are certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), and approved by the Discos based on available metering standards.

Made in Nigeria goods excite investors at China’s SME Fair Myke Uzendu, Abuja.

L – R: Representative of the Paramount Ruler of Iweregun Land, Otunba Muniru Elemoro, Speaker Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Suraju Adekunbi, Mother of the Chairman, Fatgbems Group, Alhaja Ramotalaih Gbemisola and The Chairman Fatgbems Group, Kabir Gbemisola at the Commissioning of Fatgbems Petroleum New Ultra-Modern Retail Station at Awoyaya in Eti-Osa LGA in Lagos... on Wednesday.

Made in Nigeria goods, exhibited by Nigerian Micro Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) with over 40 different Nigerian products stole the show at the just concluded China International SME Fair (CISMEF), attended by about 200 SMEs globally. The Nigerian contingent, comprising of 26 MSMEs, were led to the fair by the Director General of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Dikko Umaru Radda. In an interview with journalCONTINUES ON PAGE B2

Expert cautions Nigeria as China hits market with 1.26b mobile phones Ganiyu Obaaro China produced over 1.26 billion mobile phones in the first eight months of the year, includ-

BUSINESS TIMES Business Editor Ganiyu Obaaro Deputy Business Editor Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

ing 932 million smart phones, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The figures were announced at a summit on mobile innovation Thursday(yesterday), by Qiao Yueshan, with the ministry. According to the ministry, China produced about 1.3 billion mobile phones during the same period in 2016. Qiao said that China was among the world’s leading producers of smart phones, with increasing international clout in the field. “However, our smart terminal

industry still faces challenges, such as the homogenization of designs. “Manufacturers of smart terminals should focus on research on core technology and seize opportunities in artificial intelligence, as well as prepare for the 5G network era,” Qiao said. (Reuters/NAN) But speaking with the Daily Times, an expert in telecommunications’ industry warned Nigeria that the influx of such products in to the country could have far reaching implications in the economy. According to Engineer Sunny

Emma, who gave the warning, “If care is not taken, Nigeria could be a ‘dumping ground’ for such products.” He said that apart from other consequences like capital flight, as the proceeds of such products would be repatriated by the exporters in to China, “All forms of substandard products of the brands would be sold in the Nigerian market, going by recent experiences.” He urged industry regulators and relevant agencies, like Standard Organisation of Nigeria, Nigeria Customs Service, among

others to be watchful of the importation of such products.

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L-R:The Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mahmud Isa-Dutse; the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and the Queen of Netherlands, Her Majestic Zorreguieta Cerruiti, during the visit of the Queen to the Federal Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, 1st November, 2017

FG promises to mitigate debt service risks Motolani Oseni The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has expressed confidence that the Federal Government’s revenue and debt management strategy would mitigate the country’s debt service risk and fasttrack her development. The minister, who welcomed the advice of Nigeria’s international development partners, including the International Monetary Fund, IMF, said the strategy would achieve a number of objectives that include: mobilising revenue whilst reducing the debt burden by lengthening the maturity profile, increasing foreign exchange reserves, reducing crowding-out of the private sector, and creating

savings in debt service cost. According to a statement by the Special Adviser, Media & Communications to the Hon. Minister of Finance, Mr. Oluyinka Akintude and made available to the Daily Times, Adeosun stated that a “key element of the economic reform strategy was the mobilisation of revenue to improve the debt service to revenue ratio. “This is being undertaken through a number of initiatives including, the plugging of leakages and the deployment of technology revenue management.” She specifically cited the example of the Health Pay, a pilot cashless revenue project in the health sector, which recorded material increases in revenue. The statement added that, “The ongoing Voluntary Assets

and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) was equally expected to impact positively the level of tax collections.” Adeosun said, “The difference in our economic strategy is that we are changing the mix of revenue sources available to government from the traditional oil or debt to a combination of oil, debt and domestic revenue. “This is a long-term strategic reform which is critical to our future economic growth and in the short term will enable our debt service to revenue ratio to improve.” In addition, the minister noted that the government was refinancing its inherited debt portfolio; and this will lead to significant benefits, particularly a reduction in costs of funds.

“The proposed refinancing of US$3bn worth of short terms Treasury Bills into longer tenured international debt is expected to save N91.65 per annum. “Other benefits of our revenue and debt management strategy include: improvement in foreign reserves, as well as reduced domestic debt demand, which will reduce crowding-out of the private sector and support the aspirations of the monetary authorities to bring down interest rates,” the Minister added. The government, according to her, does not see a significant devaluation risk as the implementation of the Economic Recovery Growth Plans (ERGP) reforms, over the medium term, is such that the naira is expected to strengthen.

AXA Mansard IFC partner to build Total boosts lubricant production world-class hospital in Nigeria shareholders and other docuAdesola Afolabi capacity in Nigeria ments of the investment were exOyindamola Idris Total Nigeria Plc has increased its lubricant production capacity through a capital investment with an additional two new state-of-the- art High Speed Filling Machines installed at its Lubricant Blending Plant, at Kirikiri, in Lagos State and Koko Blending Plant, Delta State. The two sophisticated equipment were commissioned in October, 2017. The first of these machines was installed at its Lagos Lubricant Blending Plant in Kirikiri, in November 2015.

Managing Director of Total Nigeria Plc., Mr. Jean-Philippe Torres, said the installation of the machines would immensely increase company’s capability in the production of its high quality lubricant for both the Nigerian and Export markets. “Satisfying our unique customer needs is very important to Total, which is why Total is dedicated to continuous investment in its Nigerian production plants in pursuit of developing the supply of products and services of the highest quality to best satisfy our client requirements,” he said.

One of the country’s leading insurance firms, AXA Mansard Insurance Plc, has notified the investing public of its proposed investment in a hospital project. In a regulatory filing published with the Nigerian Stock Exchange on Thursday, the insurance firm noted that it wishes to inform The Exchange and the investing public that AXA Mansard Insurance Plc has agreed with IFC, Africa Capital Alliance (a Private Equity fund) and other strategic investors to finance the construction of a 150-bed hospital and two 10-bed clinics in Lagos. The notice disclosed that the agreement of Axamansard’s

ecuted to this effect on Thursday, 2 November, 2017. The firm noted that the expected completion of the project is in 24 – 30 months from the commencement of construction. “Upon completion, the project will be one of the largest and best resourced private hospitals in Nigeria and will provide a variety of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services.” The notice read. The notice signed by the Company Secretary, Omowunmi Mabel Adewusi further disclosed that the project is estimated to cost circa N28 billion and would be funded through an equal mix of equity and debt.

ists on arrival from China, the SMEDAN DG commended the performance of the Nigeria exhibitors. He said, “As you are aware, we are here to showcase ‘Made in Nigeria’ goods to the world through CISMEF.” Radda added that through the expo, SMEDAN was able to match make some MSMEs with other investors and similar SMEs who were in China for the world exhibition. He said the results would surely come as match-making results are not immediate, “but at least, a business channel has been opened and this is good for Nigerian MSMEs.” He equally made presentations on the state of MSMEs in Nigeria in two major events at the fair, The SMEs Cross Business Matchmaking Activity and the Guangdong Tour Belt and Road Campaign. The Nigeria pavilion, he said, was a beehive of activities as and had an average of 300 visitor’s engage the Nigerian officials and exhibitors on a daily basis on business and investment opportunities in the country. He said, some of the products exhibited by Nigerian MSME’s at the fair included textiles, agricultural products, general products and leather products. SMEDAN also interfaced with several major international organizations, such as United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO); commercial representatives of several countries that attended the fair as well as organizers of the China Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, CISMEF, where issues of mutual interest were discussed with a view to signing Memorandum of Understandings in future. China Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, CISMEF, is a major international exhibition approved by the state council and serves the development of the SMEs. It has been held successfully for 13 consecutive years since 2004, and the 14th edition was held at the Poly World Trade Centre Expo from 10th – 14th October, 2017.

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Ganiyu Obaaro Transcorp Hotels Plc, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp Plc), on Wednesday, announced the signing of a 20year extension to the current agreement to manage the iconic Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja. The agreement will see Hilton manage the property until 2037. The hotel, which is a national landmark for having hosted countless heads of state and global events, like the World Economic Forum on Africa, has been operated by Hilton since its opening in 1987. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Washington DC, Chris Nassetta, Hilton’s President and CEO, said: “We have had an incredible relationship with the Transcorp team and we are happy to announce that we will continue to grow that relationship throughout the next 20 years. With our

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Hilton and Transcorp Hotels sign 20-year extension for Transcorp Hilton, Abuja mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, I am delighted we will be able to continue welcoming guests to this hotel until at least 2037.” According to a statement signed by the hotel and made available to The Daily Times, “The awardwinning 667-room hotel-one of the largest in sub-Saharan Africa–is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation which will transform the property. The extensive refurbishment will continue the Transcorp Hotels legacy as the leading provider of hospitality in Nigeria.” Chairman of Transcorp Plc, Tony O. Elumelu the largest listed

conglomerate on the Nigerian stock exchange and owners of hospitality subsidiary Transcorp Hotels confirmed: “We are delighted to continue our longstanding owner-operator relationship with Hiton. Our investment in the renovation reflects our commitment to shaping Nigeria into a leading hospitality centre in the West Africa region and with Hilton as our operating partners, we are confident that we will continue to lead in the sector.” According to the statement, “Hilton and Transcorp Hotels have two additional propertiesin the development pipeline. Furthermore, Hilton expects to open

six hotels in the next six months across Africa, and open properties in 15 countries where it currently does not operate in the next three years. “Also at the signing ceremony, Valentine Ozigbo, CEO of Transcorp Hotels who leads the management of the relationship between the owners and Hilton, commended Hilton for their clear commitment to delivering excellence and restated the owners’ commitment to continue to use technology and products to develop the hotel as a destination not just for high-end clientele, but also for those travelling to Abuja for business and leisure.

“Hilton, which has more than 5,000 hotels globally, has had a continuous presence in Africa for more than 50 years, expects to more than double its current presence across the continent in the next five years.” Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time.

Anti-open grazing law begins in Benue as group kicks ÏôWe are cattle dealers, Ɛ ƆƏƗ ƌƆ ô

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NIMASA set to enforce strict observance of safety regulations Babajide Okeowo The Director-General of the Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has restated the Agency’s commitment towards the enforcement of strict safety regulations at sea. He said this is in order to ensure the protection of marine environment and safety of assets. The DG, who made this assurance during the opening of the ongoing 4th Regional Technical Search and Rescue Committee meeting in Lagos recently, said that the establishment of an Emergency Service Division, which is entrusted with the re-

sponsibility of rendering search and rescue services to vessels and mariners in distress within the Nigerian territorial waters is a major accomplishment for the Agency. Peterside, who was represented at the event by the Agency’s Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services, Mr. Gambo Ahmed stated that the Agency, as the regional coordinator of search and rescue for West and Central Africa remains committed to leading the region in that light. He added that aside continuous training of SAR officials, NIMASA is coming up with other modalities to complement its SAR plan.

NDE introduces new employment creation scheme Joy Ekeke

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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has taken to another job creation initiative, Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS), which it hopes will help reduce the unemployment rate ravaging the country. The scheme, which will begin as a pilot-test, will commence in 19 states of the federation and the FCT, to enhance food production, employment and wealth creation. The programme is an agricultural production and distribution system that seeks to provide more profitable farm income, promote environmental stewardship and enhance quality of life for farm families and communities. This new NDE scheme would

involve three approaches, which include: field training; trainee farmer’s mentorship and linkages with development and money deposit banks and identification of off-takers. The states expected to benefit from the pilot phase are Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Gombe and Jigawa. Others are Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, Taraba and the FCT. The training will involve 30 unemployed graduates and school leavers from each of the benefiting states totalling 6001. The official flag-off of this NDE training scheme will be performed in Katsina State next week.

Cattle dealers in Benue say their business is on the verge of collapse because of the anti-open grazing law, which comes into effect on Wednesday. Some officials of the Cattle Dealers’ Association of Nigeria made the claim, while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Wednesday. They said that the law failed to differentiate between herdsmen and cattle dealers, adding that action had consequently affected the business of cattle dealers. Alhaji Mustapha Aliyu, the chief of the main cattle market in Makurdi, said that cattle dealers in the market had lost over 10 cattle, excluding the calves. “The cattle have no water to drink, no food for them. The situation is particularly harrowing for the pregnant ones that are about to deliver. Most of the dead ones are the pregnant cows who couldn’t cope with the situation,’’ he said. He said that the cattle were going through tough times, adding that if nothing was done to salvage the situation on time, the cattle would all perish. Aliyu alleged that a member of his association was arrested in the Gbajimba neighbourhood for flouting the law, adding that he was later released after paying some fine.

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Stories By Motolani Oseni The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported an estimated 114.6 million financial inclusion-related deposit accounts as at December, 2016. According to the CBN, 109.5 million accounts out of 114.6 million were personal (non-corporate) accounts, while out of the personal 109.5 million accounts, an estimated 97 per cent, 105.7 million accounts, were held with adults. This was contented in the 2016 Annual Report on National Financial Inclusion Strategy Implementation that was released by the apex bank on Thursday. The report stated that, “Relative to the adult population, this amounted to 108.9 deposit accounts per 100 adults as at December 24, 2016. This was a sharp increase relative to the previous

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CBN: Financial inclusion-related deposits hit 114.6m in 2016 two years, which was largely due to the fact that mobile money accounts had only been captured in 2016. “However, even when ignoring this statistical fact and examining deposit accounts at commercial and microfinance banks only, there was an increase in deposit accounts per 100 adults of more than 10 per cent from 79.6 in 2015 to 88.0 in 2016.” The report disclosed that between 2015 and 2016, there was increase in the number of deposit accounts at commercial banks, which rose from 64.7 million in 2015 to 76.3 million in 2016, while

the number of deposit accounts at microfinance banks, on the contrary, declined from 11.3 million in 2015 to 9.1 million in 2016. The report stated that, “While the increase in the number of deposit accounts was very positive, the level of activity of accounts needs to be considered too, as what financial inclusion really is targeting is not how many people have financial services, but how many people actually use financial services in order to improve their living standards. “According to EFInA’s Access to Financial Services in Nigeria 2016 Survey, 60 per cent of adult Nigerians, who had a bank or mobile

money account also made an electronic payment over the last 12 months, while 82 per cent of those who had a bank or mobile money account also saved through a formal financial institution over the last 12 months.” The report estimated that number of registered mobile money accounts with adults as at December 2016, amounted to 20.3 million. According to the report, the number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), per 100,000 adults increased marginally from 17.2 in 2015 to 18.0 in 2016, continuing an upward trend since 2010 when the value had amounted to 11.8. “However, the 2016 actual re-

mained far below the 2016 target of 46.2 ATMs per 100,000 adults. In absolute numbers, there were 17,440 ATMs in 2016 compared to 16,452 ATMs in 2015,” the reported said. The report explained further that, “Contrary to the increasing trend from 2010 to 2015, the number of Point-of-Sale (PoS) Devices per 100,000 adults went down from 122.4 in 2015 to 116.3 in 2016. “With close to 113,000 PoS Devices as at 2016, only 22 per cent of the target of 524.1 PoS Devices per 100,000 adults (approximately 509,000 PoS Devices) was achieved.

Non-interest banking: Sterling Bank deepens public awareness

.L-R: Group Head, Sterling Bank Non-Interest Banking (NIB), Dr. Basheer Oshodi; President/CEO, Sterling Bank NIB ACE Chairman, Shaykh Abdulkader Thomas; Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration, UNILAG, Dr. Tajudeen Yusuf; Assoc. Prof. Department of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, Dr. Abdur-Razzaq Abdul-Majeed Alaro; Executive Director/CEO, ClearPath Islamic Centre, Sterling Bank NIB ACE Member, Imam AbdurRaheem Sayi and Sterling Bank NIB ACE Member, Shakyh Abubakar Musa, during a Seminar on Reducing Poverty and Unemployment Through Non-Interest Banking, organized by Sterling Bank in Lagos…on Saturday

Naira extends gains over euro as NAFEX records $165.83m turnover The Nigerian currency, ure traded on Wednes- week. The local unit has been Naira, on Thursday, extended its gain over the Euro to close at 420 against the appreciated rate of 423 traded on Wednesday and 425 exchanged on Tuesday, as well as the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) window, recorded an appreciated transactions turnover of $165.83 million, compared to $72m recorded the previous day, findings by the Daily Times revealed. At the end of yesterday’s trading activities on the unofficial forex market, the Naira stood steadied 363 against the US Dollar, the same fig-

day and seen at 475 to the Pound Sterling, only the Euro rebounded on third trading day; and strengthened further on Thursday. On the other hand, the Naira, at the official forex market, declined further to close at 305.85 against 305.80 sold on Wednesday and 305.75 exchanged a week ago. At NAFEX window, opened at 359.91 to the dollar, which was weaker than 359.79 but rebounded on to close at an improved rate of 360.40 against 360.80, but the same rate it closed last

Although, the apex bank has continued to intervene in the official forex market, with injection of total sum of $195m within the week to meet demand for dollars as it continues its efforts to improve liquidity and reduce shortages. However, forex dealers have projected that in the week ahead, the local currency is expected to remain stable across its multiple exchange rates next week, as the central bank continues to intervene with dollar sales on the official market to support the currency.

hovering at around 360 naira for investors, the same level as the parallel market. On the official market, the naira has been quoted at around 305 per dollar for more than three months. The central bank injected $195m on Tuesday and sold Treasury bills to keep liquidity tight. However the Nigerian lawmakers on Wednesday, proposed a draft bill that could ease dollar shortages. Meanwhile, a draft law to ease a dollar shortage by restricting movement of hard currency in and

In a bid to further deepen public awareness and understanding of alternative finance or Non-Interest Banking (NIB) in Nigeria, Sterling Bank Plc, your onecustomer bank, recently organised a public lecture on “Reducing Poverty & Unemployment through Non-Interest Banking.” Seasoned scholars and policy makers on various aspects of NIB presented papers and made valuable contributions during discussions at the public lecture, which held at the Syrian Club on Ribabu Road in Ikoyi, Lagos. The programme also attracted several participants from the Muslim community. Eminent scholars gave insightful thoughts at the ceremony. For example, a Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Lagos, Dr. Tajudeen Yusuf, said that the major challenge facing the concept of NIB in Nigeria today is ignorance. He noted that the recent raising of N100 billion Sukuk Fund by the Federal Government for road construction purposes will help to reduce the lack of knowledge and enhance the importance of NIB as a major source of finance. Yusuf disclosed that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently told members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that the recent adoption of NIB by the Fed-

eral Government to finance infrastructure in the country was not meant to Islamise Nigeria. Delivering a paper entitled, “Understanding the practicability of maqasid al-Shariah through Non-Interest Banking,” Dr. AbdurRazzaq Abdul-Mojeed Alaro, Associate Professor of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, said the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) in section 43 (1) states that for an Islamic bank to be established, it must require the express permission of the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He explained that the term maqasid al-Shariah refers to one of the foundational goals of the Islamic faith which in this context is zakat (charity tax). Alaro said the total assets of alternative finance globally is already more than $2 trillion with more than 80 per cent of it belonging to Islamic banking alone. He added that global Islamic banking assets witnessed significant growth consistently for years at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 17 per cent. Alaro who also doubles as a member of the CBN FRACE noted that the global profit pool of NIB is set to triple by 2019, adding that despite the impressive current and projected growth estimates, it is believed that the operations of NIB were not based on the foundational goals of the Islamic faith.

Capital Market B5 CBN: Citibank raising industry’s bar The growth in Nigeria’s financial sector has been lauded, as Citibank Nigeria has once again been commended for boosting the industry’s growth. The commendation was given to Citi by the Nigeria’s apex bank during the recently concluded Cash & Trade Seminar for Banking Industry professional hosted by Citibank Nigeria. Speaking at the seminar, attended by over 45 participants from various banks in the industry, Deputy Director of Trade & Exchange, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olu Vincent commended Citi for the positive contribution to the improvement of the Nigerian Banking industry. Vincent, guest speaker at the forum, lauded the rich content of the seminar, encouraged other banks to emulate the positive example set by Citi through the seminar and other industry developmental initiatives.

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Presco records post tax loss of N196m Stories by Bonny Amadi Presco Nigeria plc has recorded suppressed performance for the period ended 30th September 2017 as its key performance indices closed on red. The report released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Wednesday showed no positive index as the result has triggered negative market sentiment expected to run a course in the prevailing fourth quarter expected to end 31st December 2017. The Presco Q3 2017 results, showed that sales and Profit before tax (PBT) declined by -7 per cent y/y and -94 per cent y/y to N4.1billon and N351million respectively.

The company reported an aftertax loss of –N196million compared with PAT of N3.8billion reported in the corresponding quarter of 2016. Further to the declining nature of the result, Presco’s Q3 sales declined, gross margin contracted by –3,991bps y/y to 55.8 per cent, while net finance costs increased by 168 per cent y/y , while the company reported a –N1.4bn loss on the revaluation of biological assets. The company’s negative profit and loss lines, was heavy enough to offset a -77 per cent y/y decline in operating expenses and led to the weak bottom line. The underlying results reveal that Q3 PBT declined by -6% y/y. The company recorded a N3.8bn

gain on biological asset revaluation in Q3 2016. On a sequential basis, sales and PBT declined by 28% q/q and 86% q/q respectively. The post-tax loss compares with a PAT of N1.7bn reported in the preceding quarter. Although Presco’s Plc operating expenses declined by -76 per cent q/q, but was completely offset by the sales decline, a -1,423bp q/q gross margin contraction, a 66 per cent q/q rise in net finance costs and the loss on biological assets revaluation, leading to the PBT decline. On a 9M basis, sales advanced by 42% y/y to N16.9bn. PBT and PAT declined by -18% y/y and -21% y/y to N7.9bn and N5.4bn respectively, due to a -457bp y/y contraction in

gross margin and rises of 19% y/y and 50% y/y in operating expenses and net finance costs respectively. The decline in sales surprised negatively because we had held the opinion that local palm oil producers are in an advantageous position relative to importers (competitors) due to CBN policies which have encouraged local production and also translated to favorable pricing locally. On an annualized basis, Presco’s 9M PBT of N7.9bn tracks well behind consensus’ 2017 PBT forecast of N14.8bn. Year-to-date, Presco shares have gained 74.1%, outperforming the NSEASI which has gained 37.3%.

Oando records N7.1bn PAT in Q3 2017 Oando Plc has announced its unaudited results for the nine months period ended 30 September, 2017, with some signs of improvement when compared with the same period in 2016. Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy group, currently in a face-off with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), posted impressive performances in key indices as investors remain restive on the outcome of the prevailing regulatory challenge with the apex regulator. Some of the highlights of the financial statement of the company listed on both the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchange, show that profit after tax stood at N7.1 billion, as against N35.8bn loss that was recorded same period in 2016. The growth shows 120 per cent increase. Turnover was up by 16 percent to N383.5bn compared to N329.9bn that was reported same period in 2016. Earnings per shares stood at 0.09 kobo as against negative earnings of -3.050 kobo in 2016.

(L-R): Head, International Primary Markets, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Oluwafemi Onifade; Acting Head, Strategy, NSE, Okon Onuntuei; Acting Head, Corporate Services Division, NSE, Pai Gamde; CEO, NSE, Oscar N. Onyema OON; Executive Secretary/ CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Hassan Bello; Chief Financial Officer, NSE, Cyril Eigbogbo; and Head, Domestic Primary Markets, NSE, Tony Ibeziako at the Closing Gong Ceremony...on Thursday.

Stanbic IBTC ETF supports 20 children with prosthetic limbs Stanbic IBTC Plc, has launched education empowerment for 20 children through the establishment of educational trust fund. The bank, a member of Standard Bank Group, through the empowerment initiative provided 20 children with limb challenges, prosthetic limbs and education trust funds under its corporate and investment initia-

tive, ‘Together4 A Limb’. The provisions, the financial institution said, formed part of its commitment to see that every Nigerian child is given the opportunity to live a productive and fulfilled life. A 4-kilometre charity walk to raise public awareness of children without limbs or limb differences was flagged off by the

Agribusiness: NAAJ 2017 conference brings Africa to Lagos The National Association of Agricultural Journalists (NAAJ) will host other African agricultural journalists in its 2017 annual conference on November 16th, 2017. The event would also be used to inaugurate Pan African Journalists (PAJ) as part of the event, which would also be used to reward some eminent personalities who have contributed to the transformation of agricultural sector in

Nigeria. A statement jointly signed by the NAAJ Chairman Mr. Stanley Ihedigbo and the conference planning committee chairman Mr. Johnmark Ukoko, revealed that the Vice Chairman Senate committee on Agriculture Sen. T.A. Orji CON will chair the occasion and gets the association’s award among other Nigerians. Other awardees include Dr. T. A. Orji CON, Minister of Agriculture

and Rural Development, Dr. Audu Ogbeh, Alhaji Sani Dongate, Vice President, Dongate Group, Mr. Ade Adefeko, Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations, Barrister Kuomoto, Mama Bakasi, Segun Awolowo NACCIMA President, Iyalode Alaba Lawson. Also, an Agro Economist, Dr. Ikechi Kelechi Agbugba, Dr.Kayode Tayo Aregbe, President & CEO Agrilink International Inc, as well as others.

Guest of Honour, the Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, who was represented by the Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Prof Chris Bode. The charity walk was immediately followed by the presentation of cheques for the education trust fund to each of the latest beneficiary children, who had

been successfully fitted with artificial limbs. The bank in a statement said that, the 2017 seven beneficiaries were presented cheques by Prof Bode, Non-Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, Ms. Ngozi Edozien, and Chairman, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited, Mrs. Ifeoma Esiri.

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Stories by Ebere Chibuzor Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says that reduced travel time through the use of digital map saves Nigerians nearly N200 billion a year. Mohammed said this at the inauguration of the Economic Value of Geospatial Services by Google on Friday, in Abuja. The minister said that digital maps, popularly called Google map for location of street addresses, had also reduced travel time in the country by average of eight per cent. Mohammed said that the ability to simply search for a location and get real time directions, using geospatial technology, had made lives much more convenient for people to move around. He said, ‘“Many of us cannot imagine how we got by before the advent of the digital mapping services which we now use daily. “It is incredible to think, for instance, from today’s launched research that digital maps reduce travel time in Nigeria by an average of eight per cent. “This reduced travel time alone saves our people nearly N200bn a year.“If digital mapping services have

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Google maps will grow tourism in Nigeria – Minister

Mohammed made such a difference in the last five years, we can only imagine what the next five years will bring,” he said. The minister stated that

tourism as well as arts and culture, played pivotal role in the nation’s economic recovery and growth programme. He also said that the

industry offered great potential for medium-term growth building on the country’s rich bio-diversity and ecosystem, traditional cultural diversity, historical

cities and arts and crafts. According to him, currently, tourism and hospitality account for 4.7 per cent of the Nigerian GDP; “and we know we have all the raw ingredients necessary to increase that percentage.’’ He said,“It is now about bringing those ingredients together in a way that encourages people to experience all of Nigeria’s best features. “As we look to make Nigeria a major tourism destination in Africa, technologies, such as Google Maps, but more specifically, StreetView put forward by Google, will become increasingly important on that front. “We hope to see even more value as increasing number of people use tools like Google Street View to explore Lagos.” Mohammed said the use of Google Street View tool could be incredibly powerful in drawing tourists to Nigerian cities, consider-

ing the impact it had had on destinations around Africa. He disclosed that the Federal Government was looking forward to making use of Google street view tool in Nigeria to showcase its natural and cultural heritage. The minister further said that government recognised the need to leverage on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to build a knowledge-based economy. He said the use of digital maps would also help to promote and encourage patronage of agriculture, creative industry and manufactured products by operators in the tourism industry. According to him, government is also working hard to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to promote tourism. “We are also cutting back on bureaucracy to ensure that travellers to Nigeria can do so easily and with a minimum amount of stress”, he said.

Hospitality companies, restaurants to adopt experts for culinary tourism Hospitality companies, restaurants and a host of other companies within the sector say to work with professionals as a means of maintaining international standards foods- related templates- in the practice of culinary tourism in the country was critical to the industry. This was made known by the various speakers in a symposium to mark the 2017 World Food Day held on Saturday at the HoReCaBB Mentors Hospitality Business School, Omole Phase 2, Berger, in Lagos State. The event attracted a cross section of representation from Protea Hotel Select Ikeja by Marriott; Protea Hotel Leadway Maryland; Ikoyi Club 1938; Metropolitan Club Lagos; Newcastle Hotel Lekki; Hospitality Business School Omole; Sora Tulip Food Carving School, Aja; Afrikontinental Caterers; Mega Ace Events; Giggles Kitchen; Duchess Foods; Mo’s Kitchen; and several private and corporate chefs from hospitality outfits in Lagos. Speaking at the event,

the Operations Manager of Ikoyi Club 1938, Mr. Ayobami Adeyinka, who was one of the special guests asserted that, “There is a paradigm shift now! The era of patronizing quacks in the culinary business is over! We have stated patronizing professionals.” In his reaction, Mr. Tokunboh Ekundayo, the General Manager of Metropolitan Club Lagos, explained that, “Were it not for the discovery of oil around the period of Nigeria’s independence, tourism would have been the country’s biggest asset. And when we talk of tourism, hospitality and food tourism or culinary tourism in particular would have been at the heart of it. He said,“Chefs train very hard to the highest level to develop skills to create and present foods that enrich the lives of people. Food is very vital for the industry and the world. Such symposium should be encouraged the more. The government tourism department should be in touch with this group to support them the more. A hospitality institute gradu-

ate 100 students and only 5% remain in the industry. That is not encouraging at all.” Chef Esther Alexander, the Coordinator of Lagos Association of Professional Chefs and the Symposium, in her remarks explained, “We have a vision to bring all the chefs in Lagos under on proof, to interact, to learn more, to grow, to enforce and sustain the engagement of certified and professional chefs in hotels and restaurants in the State. Once we are together, it would the advantage to speak with one voice to protect the profession so that we’re not relegated to the background.” “Food part of our lives, and the chef is the engine room of the success of Newcastle Hotel Lekki”, says Chef Betty Okotie of Newcastle Hotel Lekki. “Food is indispensable to life. It is a gift of nature. Through farming, preparation and presentation we make the best of it. But the chef is as indispensable in the process as the food itself”, she concluded. In his remarks, Chef Nick Maaji, the PRO of La-

5Star Hotel gos Association of Professional Chefs in his remarks exclaimed that, “Chefs see themselves as doctors; even more than a doctors! If you eat good food, you stay from doctors. If you eat healthy food, you will be and remain a hero. Like a surgeon, if the chef makes a mistake in what he prepares and gives to people, the lives of the people are in danger. Even in sports, a chef knows what

he would give to the sportsmen and women to win or lose a game”. Speakers from Sora Tulip Food carving School Aja and Giggles Kitchen all spoke of the need add food carvings which is done with vegetables and fruits which enhances healthy eating; and the need to apply creativity and passion as powerful ingredient for a successful. Mr. Mekwuye Eric, CEO

of HoReCaBB Mentors (Hotel School arm of the company), owners of Hospitality Business School (HBB) which is also a partner of the event in his take praised the effort of the association as the right way to while he also took time to explain that, “Hotel business has been there for a long while and that the work of a chef does not end in the kitchen.”

Property B7 Stories by Babajide Okeowo The Chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, has said that his firm will soon increase cement output in the country, as he plans to expand the company’s facilities in order to make more cement available for local consumption. He said, “We will be inaugurating our Sokoto plant next quarter, early 2018; and also our Edo second cement line will come on stream probably by second quarter of next year.” According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Rabiu said that local cement manufacturers produce over 25 million tonnes cement thus saving the country two million dollars annually. He said this while addressing State House Correspondents after a meet-

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ing of the Presidential Industrial Advisory Council chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa recently. “The most important thing I think is that the cement industry in Nigeria will continue to save Nigeria a lot of foreign exchange. “If for example, you look at what we have produced in Nigeria today, maybe, 25 million tonnes to 30 million tonnes, if we quantify that in terms of

foreign exchange it is almost two billion dollars per year. “That is a lot of money being saved because, if we do not have these cement plants ,definitely, we have to import cement. “And not only do we have to spend money in terms of foreign exchange import but the price of cement definitely would have been higher than what it is today,’’ he said. Rabiu mentioned the reduction of price of Low Pour Fuel

Oil (LPFO), and the appreciation of the local currency in the foreign exchange market as things that helped the subsector to grow. “The foreign exchange has also come down; it is stable even though as we all know the cement industry does not really require a lot of foreign exchange. He said,“But the fall in foreign exchange rate has really helped in terms of the things that we import into Nigeria

like spare parts, some raw materials like gypsum.’’ He acknowledged that a lot of issues to advance the industrial sector were discussed at the monthly Presidential Advisory Council meeting. “As you all know this council is one that is trying to bring private sector together with the government to come up with ideas on how we can improve on a lot of things. “Most especially, infrastructure, power, roads and so many other things; I believe this is a good thing.

NIOB urges professionals’ collaboration The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has called on all professional in the real estate industry to collaborate in the discharge their professional responsibilities. The President of the association, Kenneth Nduka made this call at the opening of 2017 Builders’ Conference/Annual General Meeting entitled; “Regulatory Authorities: Panacea for Building Project Delivery in Lagos State” organized by the Lagos State Chapter of NIOB. According to him, the ever changing technological, economical, legal and environmental scenarios have precipitated the urgent need to situate building profession as a unique specialization that would rightly address the basic needs satisfying expectations of man is such areas as convenience affordability, structural integrity, functionality and economics. Also speaking at the occasion, the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Devel-

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opment, Abiola Anifowose stressed the need for the seven professional bodies within the real estate sector to come together and deliberate on ways to map out lasting solution to problems confronting the profession in Nigeria. Expanding the theme with a panel of discussant which featured the General Manger of Lagos State Safety Commission; Hakeem Dickson, the General Manger of LASPPA; OsifuyeOlufunmilayo, General Manager of LABSCA; ShodeindeNurudeen, and a Professor of building at the University of Lagos; Martins Dada, they called for collaboration rather than competition among the regulatory bodies in the built environment in Lagos State. Specifically, Prof. Martins Dada stressed the need for the setting up of a Joint Action Board for all professionals in the built environment to stimulate as well as harmonize thinking process and do it right in the industry.

Housing deficit: FG reiterates commitment to low income housing In a bid at tackle the huge housing deficit in Nigeria, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to address the housing deficit, especially housing for low income earners in the country. Osinbajo, who was represented by the Minister of States for Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Suleiman Hassan, said this in Abuja recently at a One-Day High-Level Dialogue on a Pro-Poor PPP Housing programme tagged: “Build for Nigeria.” The programme was organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. The Vice President, who

received the policy brief/ action plan, said the task of bridging the housing deficit was a collective one, adding that all hands must be on deck to address all issues concern. According to him, the government would ensure it looked at the problems of housing accommodation in our universities to ensure effective learning. ” As you are aware, a poorly or barely housed student is one that surely exposed to lacking concentration and focus on his/her studies. ” It is therefore my fervent hope that the ‘Build for Nigeria initiative’ becomes a success.” He said the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing

was collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria and Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria and other stakeholders to provide housing in the country, especially housing for low income earners. He added that the current administration was currently constructing mass and affordable housing across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT through the National Housing Scheme. He also urged the ViceChancellors to take a deep look at the academic curriculum of the tertiary institutions, especially as it affects students in the construction/built industry. Earlier, Prof. BanjiOye-

laran-Oyeyinka, Former Director, UN-Habitat, African Regional Office, said it was time Nigeria provides access to adequate, safe and affordable housing for all. He said that failure to provide the aforementioned would lead to low standard of living of the people. He also stated that provision of affordable housing and infrastructure should be given top priority as this would help grow the economy. Prof. Michael Faborode, General Secretary, Committee of Vice-Chancellors said the challenges of house accommodation in tertiary institutions was becoming worrisome as most hostels are an eyesore.

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Why Consumption Tax may not make any sense Continued From Last Week

The devil in the (accounting) details – an d the economic effects: You often hear calls out there — mostly from Right economists but also from some on the Left — for a consumption tax in the U.S. As presented, it’s a super-simple idea: tally your income, subtract your saving, and what’s left is your consumption. You pay taxes on that. We want to encourage thrifty saving and discourage profligate consumption, so what’s not to like? Lots. Before getting into the idea’s economic virtues and vices, consider the accounting. Whaddaya mean by “saving”? Economists are deeply confused about that word, so it’s worth sorting through a bit. Start with a simple pareddown household. The only accounting complication is that they own a house: How much did this household “save”? Should the interest payments count as consumption? The principal payments almost certainly should not (and could be treated that way under the rules of a consumption tax without a whole lot of work for homeowners and lenders…). But what about home maintenance? A new paint job increases your home’s asset value. Should you depreciate that asset value over some years? Or say you buy new appliances for your kitchen: You are cash out of pocket, but your home is worth more. Are those purchases “consumption”? This notion of some simple tally of your “saving” starts to look more complicated. We’re not talking “taxes on a 3-by-5 card” here. And this is not a complex household. There will have to be some complicated IRS rules for what counts as saving. (I won’t even touch here on various clever opportunities to game this system.)

An expanded tally raises some other tricky questions:

sure: saving is prudential, and savings funds (at least some of) their investment. But that’s simply not true collectively. Individual saving, spending less than your income, has no effect on our collective wealth,that mythical stock of “loanable funds”. It just means you’re holding the assets in your account instead of somebody else holding them (if you spend instead of saving). Bottom of Form So the theory of collectively virtuous household-savingfunding-investment doesn’t make sense. And the empirics over many decades bear that out: higher saving rates have pretty much nothing to do with investment rates. When you tax consumption, you discourage consumption, including some forms of so-called “consumption”

What if this family leases its car with an option to buy at the end of the lease, instead of buying? How do you account for that? And this doesn’t even touch the troublesome issue of health care: is it consumption? That’s how it’s tallied in the national accounts. But if Americans didn’t invest in maintaining their health, how prosperous would the country be? Should they tax health spending? If one gets sick, his taxes go up. Hmmm. I’ll leave it to my gentle readers to consider the details — what’s consumption, what’s saving, and what’s neither? Just to say: I can’t quite see how this family would do their taxes without a complete balance-sheet accounting every year, or some quite complicated rules for 1040 filing that result in essentially the same thing. The rather childishly simplistic “just tally your income

and subtract your saving” isn’t so simple when you think about the actual details. The tuition line raises a particularly vexing question, and brings us back to the second question: what economic effects would we see from a consumption tax, under various accounting and taxation rules? Clearly, if you tax tuition, you discourage education. And consider more-prosperous families paying for private school. Are those families “consuming” more education than publicschool families? Those households would be especially hard hit if tuition counts as taxable consumption — as would those private schools. Is that A Good Thing? Much more broadly, though, the notion that saving is good and consumption is bad rests on some completely incoherent economic notions. For individual households and firms,

—tuition, home maintenance, health maintenance — that arguably should be tallied as investment, at least in part. (In the national accounts, they aren’t, at all; they’re all consumption.) And that raises a key question that cuts to the crux of economic thinking: why do producers produce stuff ? Any entrepreneur will give you a simple answer: they produce stuff because people are buying it, and consuming it (either immediately or over time). So taxing hence discouraging consumption discourages production — of both short-term consumption and long-term investment goods. A consumption tax, compared to, say, a wealth tax or a land-value tax, is a direct assault on GDP and GDP growth. Is that what Right economists had in mind?

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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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African music is capturing the world â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Yemi Alade L2

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At this point of my career, I want to continue to grow the brand –Yemi Alade Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Yemi Eberechi Alade is one of the most relevant and busiest female singer in the entertainment industry after carving a niche for music shortly after her hit single Johnny became a national anthem. Not resting on her oars, Mama Africa as she is called has grown to become one of the most sought after female vocalist clinching several laurels. Yemi is so much obsessed with fashion and been glam. In the chat with MUTIAT ALLI, Mama Africa as she is now called speaks on her career, why she would rather perform with a band than CDs, her signature style, and what her future man should possess. Enjoy:

You have indeed conquered Africa and captured the world with your music. How do you feel? I feel like the way I feel when I just started; if not more pressured to do more. The work load and rate has increased drastically, it is more exhausting and tougher than before but nonetheless I am extremely grateful for the journey thus far. African music is capturing the world, I am excited to be doing music. You just rounded off your UK & US tour; what was the experience like? Yes ooo!! The Mama Africa/King of Queens World Tour off at the Le Trianon, Paris and we were in the United States in June where I visited numerous cities across the globe with my band and dancers and be giving a piece of me at each stop, I am ecstatically happy about the tour; thus thanking everyone that was part of the success recorded at the end of the day. Your EP dropped something few months back; what listening? The Mama Afrique extended play is a continuation of the Mama Africa album. So the Continental pop music in the EP should be expected, as well as lingual twists, soaring ballads and more. What were some of the challenges while recording the body of work? Finding time to record; in between concerts, shoot, travelling, media appearances and more. It is a constant struggle but at the end we give thanks to God Almighty. Any particular favourite songs on the EP? Nakupenda is a favourite, but I love everything. The fans love Gucci Ferragamo, Want You, yet Charilee is causing a major uproar. You are currently shooting 12 videos for all songs on the EP. What is the rationale behind this? The fans! They deserve more and I am not stopping at giving them the best video shoot. You were also on the Voice Nigeria as a Coach/Judge. What experience has this created for you? It is an experience I would not trade. I won a talent show years back, and it is safe to say that the platform launched my musical career, so coaching talents and helping them do the same was a dream come true. The level of talent and voices I have the privileged to work with on the show

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was very high, and it is a good thing. Nigeria has so many great voices that deserve to be heard if given the opportunity. Also been on the platform also, I have also learnt a few things from the contestants as they all are distinctive in their own genre of music. You are an energetic performer; would rather do live band performance or perform to CDs? Performing live is the proper and normal thing for artistes to do. International artistes do this, it is not to prove anything, and it is to give the fans the best. They pay to come and get a performance, if they wanted to listen to my CD, they might as well stream or buy the music and listen to it in the comfort of their homes. When people dress up and pay to come watch you, be respectful and try to be outstanding on a show by all means necessary. I agree there are some scenarios that you have no other option than to perform without a band, if that arise; artistes should either decline performance or perform over a performance track, not over the actual song. The world is watching Africa, so we must arise to the occasion. You were involved in a Shell project recently. Tell us about it? The Shell project was a global one, tagged MakeTheFuture. Different artistes were selected to represent different continents, and I was picked for Africa, so I worked with Jennifer Hudson, Steve Aoki, Pixie Lott, Tan WeiWei and Luan Santana, on a theme song “Best Day of My Life”. The campaign aims to inspire youths and entrepreneurs for bright energy ideas that can help in the global quest for more and cleaner energy. As an artiste experienced as you are, what limitations would you say hamper the Nigerian entertainment industry as a whole today? Structure is a major limitation, if a solid structure is put in place, many other things would fall in line. After this EP, what is next for you? To keep touring and a third studio album hopefully! Tell us something not many know about you? I am a fantastic cook. Inspiration behind your hair styles? The essence of the African woman basically. Is Yemi Alade single and what qualities would your ideal man possess? No, I am married to music. Haha, but my ideal man must be God fearing among other things.

Most prized bodily asset? Hmmmmmm... My voice, my eyes, my mouth... I love my full body abeg! Your signature and style is unique, where do you get your inspiration from? whenever I see something African, I like it, but most times I create my hairstyles especially. But for my videos, I sketch environment, even when I got to South Africa and Kenya, I am inspired by their rich beads.w

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Record label set to reposition Plateau artistes, sign 3 Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

A record label has signed three upcomteau State Capital, aimed at repositioning the entertainment industry in a State that has produced notable artists in the likes

Simi to headline ‘See Me Live’ concert this month

The four years contract will see the three new artists enjoy promotion/marketing, dressing allowance and sponsor-

well known to the record company, says

I would rather date someone older than me–Bisola Aiyeola

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Simi bring an enlivening live experience to the Lagos entertainment

show here in Lagos, as an appreciation to her fans both new and old, and an opportunity to

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Being a father comes with lots of responsibilities –Rapper, Illbliss Nigerian rapper/ hip-hop has disclosed exclusively to Daily Times that being a father after so many years is indeed a blessing and something special as it came at the perfect time

Bisola

Ex-BBN star, Bisola Aiyeola has disclosed that when it comes to dating, she would rather go for the older men as against the young ones; this is coming few days after the internet went agog with her tweet where she profess love to

She further disclosed that one of her driving force in the industry is the fact the fame, spotlights and attention she gets as a celebrity never affects or rule

On what fatherhood has changed about him, the spond that being a father comes with a whole lots of responsibilities that includes keeping the home front safe and going at all

spending was tagged at 80per cent before now, since there is an addition to the family; no one needs

of work and ladder to climb to success,

Bisola who is currently not in a relaOn her choice for older men, - tionship at the moment is sure married to her several creative sides that inchoice and my personal reasons cludes singing, acting, event manage-

my home does not suffer; bearing in mind the current economy situation, one needs to double the work

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Dapo Abiodunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mega station sealed

Wife of former IDL chairman, Okubanjo rolls out drum for annual congress

While the bereaved oil tycoon, Prince Dapo Abiodun is still mourning the recent sad death suggests that one of his multi-million naira mega Heyden petrol stations in Ikeja, Lagos has been sealed by the management of the Federal Airport Authorities of Nigeria, FAAN. A source told Daily Times that the recently opened petrol station located in Ile-Zik area of -

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born handsome and highly successful business soon be resolved as the family is still mourning land believe to belong to FAAN. groomed to run the affairs of the multibillion Another source close to the oil tycoon said naira oil company.

Olalekan Oso celebrates golden jubilee in style

hila Night of Praise before thanks-

Drama Group have been lined for the day. Leading the ministration

vealed that annual congress is a special instruction from

Pastor Thomas Imohkhai, EvanAdeniran and others are among the guest ministers set aside to handle the ministration of this year edition. The congress, according to the Gen-

in the ministry her vision of liberating mankind from all healing, deliverance and all that pertains to life.

Top entertainers, politicians to grace Yomi Petersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Album listening party ment cum electronic security expert, he has of God. With a strikingly youthful not only in looks but character, he has every cause to

given to indolence. The ever smiling Ijeshathe best trained men of his generation having been able to traverse through Agriculture to Engineering and Management. As the General Manager of Datlex Nigeria Limited, one

feels his 50th birthday celebration should objectively an occasion for praises and thanks-

High society, top guns in the entertainment industry, royal fathers and several highly caliber politicians are album launch on November 9 at the

currently enjoying ample airplay on major radio and TV stations across the country. The videos of the album

entrance door in any Nigerian bank and also

Lagos, including Allen Avenue, Vicresistant safes and strong room doors. After obtaining a Higher National Diploma moved to the Federal University of Technolrary stop to formal education after his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from and tasty gourmet. Among dignitaries preshis ministerial call. The amiable manager of stantial time to nurture spiritual lives of many ently serves as a pastor in charge of Zone at mitment to excellence and that he has never

Adeyokunnu.

In Wedding Prayers, aside featuring Buga of Buga fame, prominent mov-

made cameo appearances. According to an industry source, Wedding expected to rock the party especially during forthcoming yuletide period because of the great job done on the album and the massive demand of its promotion on radio and TV it has stuff I am made of and to further prove the move, said the effort is to further my competence, capability and versa-

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Muhammadu Indimi’s kind gesture Engineering get accredited and men, Borno-born Muhammadu Indimi was recently in the wrong side of the news after he was condemned for donating a lecture hall to a thriving American University whereas so many of same institutions in his home country Nigeria are begging for such gesture. While he felt unapologetic for making such donation to the university he claimed 10 of his children attended, the oil tycoon, who is an in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he has quietly done more than what people are riling against at home. According to Indimi, in Akwa Ibom where his energy company operates from, he claimed to be fully committed to his corporate social responsibilities as a businessman. The Chairman of Oriental Energy has an ongoing 100 housing units in the state. Besides that, the Forbes-rated businessman, it was said, has contributed immensely in seeing that the University attains all the requirements that enabled its Department of Petrochemical

Nigerian Breweries sponsors 3rd Lagos International Poetry festival

University of Texas. He is said to have also offered more than a 100 scholarship to students of the university while about 500 local women in Uyo got soft loans to start their own businesses. And in recognition of all these good deeds, the University of Uyo will be awarding the businessman an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration on November 4. Just last week, Indimi, through his foundation, launched the building of 200 internally displaced persons in Bama and Ngala towns both in Borno State and he promised to extend to other parts with time.

Brewery: L-R: Patrick Olowokere, Corporate Communications/Brand PR Manager, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Titilope Sonuga, Co-Founder, Lagos International Poetry Festival; Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc and Efe Paul Azino, Founder/Director, Lagos International Poetry Festival at the opening ceremony of the 3rd edition of the festival at Freedom Park, Lagos

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Heaven’s Economy launched in grandeur

Drilling West Africa Limited, Timothy Oyeniyi; Chief Executive

President, African Economic Mandate Project, Lanre Olaleye; Miss Al-Royal, Nelly Nene Eche; Chief Editor, Pan African International Magazine, Prince David Anyia and Director, Danniis Entertainment Studios, Hawawu Jumau Ajagu, during the book launch Heavens Economy (Last Hope for Global Economic Reforms ) in Lagos...at Weekend

It was a moment of celebration as friends, associates and family members of Mr Nelson Oruh, a programme consultant gathered at the Lagos Chamber for Commerce and Industry Conference and Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikeja last weakened to launch his Book “Heavens Economy” (The Last Hope for Global Economic Reforms). The keynote address speaker Prof Olajumoke Familoni said the book will help anyone to think outside the box in the quest for success. Chairman of the event Mr Lanre Billion said the book provides an insight and direction into what people need to do for national productivity, it provides an outline for the requisites for national development adding that the target audience are those who want to conquer money and

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understand the fundamentals and principle of how to create wealth money as well as someone who wants to understand what it is like to command wealth. The author, Mr Nelson Oruh, said he expects that people around the world especially those in government, industries, businesses, churches and individuals should acquire the book and take the message back to their folds. According to him, it is not by accident that the world is going through global economic recession because God has plans for this present economic era. “I have the assurance that economic recession is not divine royalty and it does not world economy.

In line with its commitment to youth empowerment and talent development in Nigeria, Nigerian Breweries Plc is sponsoring the Lagos International Poetry Festival. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Freedom Park, Lagos with poets from across the world in attendance. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser of Nigerian Breweries Plc, said the sponsorship is a strand in the

helps us imagine better ways of being and living,” he explained. capacity to unite society around its common humanity. The series of events lined up for the festival express the master classes and poetry performances from poets Efe Paul Azino, Founder/Director, Lagos International

Nigeria.” “We recognise that the arts play an important role in strengthening the cultural values of our society and we believe that we can help to contribute to the breeding of young, emerging talents and create a shared performance space for poets from Nigeria and across the world,” he said. Ekanem further stated that Nigerian Breweries Plc is supporting the Festival to help project the role of poetry as a tool for re-engineering of society. “Poetry does not only interpret society or serve as its mirror, it also

huge investment in the intellectual life of Nigeria and Nigerians. “Nigerian Breweries should be lauded for its immense support of initiatives that add v zctrum of initiatives which cover diverse areas in health, water, education, talent development and youth empowerment across the country. The company has sponsored the Lagos International Poetry Festival since inception in 2015.

Between Bisola Aiyeola and Jeff Akoh love for singer, Jeff Akoh.

Bisola & Jeff

Although Big Brother Naija star, Bisola Aiyeola, has come out to deny being in a romantic relationship with 21-yearold Jeff Akoh, questions are still being asked. People are yet to accept it was just a publicity stunt as she later claimed. Daily Times recall that the 31-yearold Bisola went on Twitter to declare her

a barrier in their supposed romantic relationship. Some hours later, however, she rubbished her previous post, saying she did that to get the attention of the public. A source who later reached out to Jeff Akoh to ascertain the truth, he said there was no way he could have been in a romantic tie with someone who was much older than him. The singer, who just released his debut album, Lokoja, said, “I was there when she made the post and it was funny. She made the post in the night and when I woke up the next morning, it was everywhere.

But the truth is that she put her life on the line for me and I appreciate her for that. “She just felt that way and put it on social media. She world where you can say whatever you want to say and do whatever you like. “People apparently took it seriously; everyone has his or her opinion about life. I am not bothered a bit about that. The truth is she is not dating me; I am definitely too young for Bisola. She is more experienced than I am, so, we are not on the same pedestal. I can date someone older than me, but not by a 10-year difference,” he said.

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You need cash, experience to succeed in entertainment industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Black Carpet Boss Olajide Jide Siwoku Olajide Siwoku is the prime mover of Black Carpet Production, a media and

For the purpose of those who are yet to know you, tell us little about you? My name is Olajide Siwoku,

entertainment industry, what do you think needs to be done differently, what do we need to

What does it mean to be an artiste

What is Black Carpet all about? Who do you think can handle the experience or one with cash?

When you mention Black Carpet, mind is event and all that, why Black Carpet?

There is no business without its

on at the moment?

What measure have you put in

What measure have you put in place to make sure the company industry is saddled with?

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#AFRIFF2017: Festival thrills with international networking sessions The excitement continued, as the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) keeps breaking bounds opening with a lighting design masterclass facilitated by the Embassy of The United States. The six-hour long session which was held at the Ultima Studios, Lekki, Lagos, had interested delegates converge under the mentorship of veteran, Christian Epps. Delegates, following the money trail, gathered at the Eko Hotels and Suites for a high powered business clinic on co-

A tour de force on the life of beloved singer/superstar Whitney Houston who passed away under tragic circumstances in 2012, the documentary was warmly

Presentations were made by Zama Mkosi,

Over at the Afrinolly studios in Oregun, the acting, screenwriting and Canon DSLR classes continued with mentors; Hilda Dokubo, Victor Sanchez Aghahowa and Leke Alabi-Isama.

National Film and Video Foundation, as well as representatives from the KwaZulu Natal Film Commission as both countries explored avenues for smoother collaborations.

bloody, depiction of gang life and jungle justice in inner city streets got positive responses. So did the Moses Inwang directed Omotola Jalade Ekeinde star

presented the Film Connections, a project that seeks to increase partnerships between Nigeria and the UK. Nadia for the showcase, had the audience spellbound as she presented useful tips

no doubt close to the heart of many attendees, considering the recent strides Nollywood has been making. There was also a session by academics from the on recording sound and producing for television. was headlined by the documentary, WHITNEY, can I be me, the latest from

the South African co production session

novel also screened. about a lady sexually molested by an acquaintance and feel good drama, shorts category at the Silverbird Cinemas,

for hitting the international festivals circuit. Victoria Thomas facilitated an interesting clinic on packaging and pitching African

Chioma Ude, CEO AFRIFF

Filmmaker Judith Audu speaking at one of the AFRIFF 2017 sessions

was screened alongside the France/Mali survival-in-spite-of-dismal- circumstances theme running through them. Lala Akindoju, Omoye Uzamere Abba T. Makama and C.J Obasi are some of the famous faces who participated. AFRIFF is an annual weeklong, allencompassing world class showcase running from 29, October to 4, November 2017.

Cross session of participants at the ongoing AFRIFF

Kunle Afolayan with some foreign delegates Cast and crew members of The Lost Cafe

Photo credit: Adeolu Adeniyi photography @adeoluadeniyiphotography

Relationship L8

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Tips on how to create a lasting relationship

Have you ever heard the old saying that “Relationships take work?” How does that make you feel when you hear that? Tired? A little frustrated? Do your eyeballs roll back in your head when you think of “working” on

Relationships can be a lot of work. Sometimes, they can just be plain hard. Many of us have been through relationships, or are in struggling ones. But even if we have given up once, we absolutely need to give ourselves a second chance at love. Here are a few things that could help you stay happy in your relationship and make it work. Never Assume, Always Ask: I do not care if you have been together for over 20 years and believe to be to everything. More feelings are hurt and more communications misunderstood because of a simple assumption. Cut it out. Do not assume that you know they need or how they are going to react to a situation. Respect them enough to be upfront and ask them. You may be surprised at their response. Make sure to keep yourself happy: We often forget that keeping ourselves happy and healthy is imperative – if we even want a shot at making anyone else happy. Whether its grabbing coffee with your friends, or going to the gym post a long day at work – if there is something Practice Active Listening: Yes, this goes together with never assume, always ask. If you are going to

completely. Do not interrupt them to insert your own response – when you are already thinking about what you are going to say next, before they have even of what they are saying. Think about how it feels to you when your partner actually hears what you are trying to communicate and give them the gift of listening actively. Be willing to adjust: Sure, if your partner really wants to do something with you, or has somewhere important to go to and asks you to come along, you should. But remember that there is no point doing what they want and resenting them for “making” you do it. Do it because you love them and want them to be happy too. Leave the Skeletons in the Closet: You know exactly in time you had long forgotten and thought you would never hear about again until that one disagreement or argument when any past hurt or misdeed rises up from the depths of the past as ammunition for the current moment. Stop holding on to past hurt, or do what you must to heal if you are using the past as an excuse for present situations. Keep current disagreements about current events. You will have more credibility and get Confront compassionately: If you attack someone, their natural instinct will be to immediately jump to their defense. This gets you nowhere except to a point where two people are having a rather loud conversation about rarely black and white. You both have valid points in all probability, but are being too stubborn to meet on a middle ground. Celebrate Each Other: Male or female, we all want similar things in our relationships. To be appreciated, acknowledged, nurtured, supported, respected and loved. So, do one small thing each day to celebrate each other. Tell him he looks handsome in that new

luckiest man in the world. Thank him for taking the trash out or putting the kids to bed. Tell her you appreciate everything she does for you. Leave love mail. It really is the little things that make such a big difference. Make the time to celebrate each other so you build a solid foundation of connection that will last the test of time. that people may do things intentionally or doubt their honestly- to believe that your boyfriend was trying to hurt you by not inviting you out with his friends or that he double booked a date with you and a night you, they want you to be happy. So whether it was calling you back or the movie plans you had, if they say it just slipped their mind, try and believe them. Tell them you trust them, and mean it: As easy as it is to get upset in certain situations, if you trust your partner there is very little room for negativity.

before we think. Whether it is based on our past that we have never seen them behave a certain way before, understand the situation before you come up with your own theory.