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Legislators may prolong review of Capital Market laws

Bonny Amadi, Lagos

ÏÏÏ Indications have emerged

that the National Assembly may spend more years amending the Capital Market obsolete laws, thereby retarding devel-

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Pointer to this emerged when the chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Bukar Mustapha, visited the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), where he had the rare opportuContinued on page 6

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Restructuring: Nwabueze, others to meet over North’s position

Ï May propose people’s constitution for Nigerians Ï ‘We won’t leave any stone unturned in our democratic request’

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

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Eminent leaders of thought, under the aegis of Project Nigeria Movement led by elder statesman, Continued on page 5

8 killed in Kenya as residents await results of presidential rerun 5 BVN freeze order: NGO challenges FG’s request for permanent forfeiture 6 Germany trains NAPTIP, EFCC officers on crime fighting 7

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State (6th left); his Ebonyi State counterpart and chairman of South East Governors Forum, Engr. Dave Umahi (7th right); Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State (5th left); Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu (6th right); President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo (5th right) and other stakeholders after the South East Governors’ meeting at the Government House, Enugu State... on Sunday.

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Nwabueze, others to meet over North’s position Continued from page 1 Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN, will next week meet to consider the emerging position from the North on the restructuring of Nigeria.

This was confirmed through a notice sent out

by the Head of Secretariat of Project Nigeria Movement, Mr Olawale Okunniyi, to the Leaders of Thought at the weekend.

The body of eminent persons are expected to meet in Lagos to consider among others, emerging

position from the North as well as the plan to initiate a southern synergy to interface with the Northern Leaders over the restructuring debate.

The Daily Times recalls that that a group of Northern leaders of

thought named Friends of Democracy released a northern proposal on the Restructuring of Nigeria last week and called on the country to return to a 12 states structure among other proposals.

Okunniyi, who also dou-

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bles as spokesperson for the Pro- National Conference Organisation, PRONACO, an organisation initiated under the leadership of the late Chief Anthony Enahoro and Prof Wole Soyinka which convoked the first and only independent Peoples’ National Conference in Nigeria between 2005 and 2007, similarly hinted of an ongoing consultations

by PRONACO Action Group, PRAG, led by Alhaji Shettima Yerima and others in the youth organ of PRONACO on how best to facilitate the proposed peoples driven independent National Conference on the Restructuring of Nigeria; in the event that all efforts to make Federal Government address the restructuring agitations fail.

The Daily Times also recalls that PRONACO had last month announced that it has already adopted its 2007 Peoples Constitution as working document for its proposed Peoples National Conference scheduled to commence in January, 2018.

He said: “We are not leaving any stone unturned in this matter of democratic constitution-

al restructuring, which is conceived to help the country achieve political stability and economic prosperity of the diverse peoples of Nigeria. So all efforts and initiatives in this regard are already being synchronised to ensure productive outcome”.

He also stated that the secretariat of Project Nigeria Movement has already commenced informal talks with the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) secretariat as well as some members of the Friends of Democracy from the North on how best to move the ongoing debate and process of restructuring forward.

Okunniyi, while also confirming that plans are underway for a formidable coalition of Southern Leaders, disclosed that PNM secretariat is already setting up machineries for an inclusive platform of both Northern and Southern Leaders of Thought to negotiate the restructuring of the country towards a new people’s constitution for Nigeria “The date for the Pan Nigerian meeting will be announced soon,” Okunniyi added.

8 killed in Kenya as residents await results of presidential rerun poll

Ï Nairobi’s All Share Index drop by 5.5 percent Ï Odinga seeks new election in 90days Myke Uzendu, Oluchi Okoroafor, Abuja

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vailed in Kenya’s capital Nairobi since the rerun elections, as economic activities have nose-dived in the country.

Local media has continued to report protracted battles between security forces and supporters of the main opposition party, Raila Odinga, who called on his supporters to boycott the rerun election despite a court verdict that ordered a repeat of presidential elections.

According to Bloomberg, opposition leader, Odinga, pulled out of the October 26 rerun, after the electoral commission failed to heed his demands

to replace all the staff who oversaw the August 8 election that was annulled by the Supreme Court.

It was reported that voting was disrupted in several opposition strongholds as Odinga’s supporters barricaded roads and hurled pebbles at police who responded by firing teargas and live ammunition leading to the death of about eight people.

In a telephone conversation on Sunday, Leonard Katana, police commander for the western Nyanza region, where violence forced the delay of election in four districts said “Today is calm, we have no big problems,” .We are slowly going back to normal.”

While preliminary tallies showed President Uh-

uru Kenyatta leading with 98 percent of the vote, Odinga has rejected the results and called for fresh elections within 90 days.

Charles Kanjama, managing partner at Muma & Kanjama Advocates is of the view that the outcome of the election will most certainly be challenged in court on the grounds of irregularities.

There are speculations that even if Kenyatta hold onto office for a second term, he’ll face a challenge of asserting his authority on the people and will have a herculean task of restoring the battered investor confidence, given that less than half of registered voters cast ballots and no voting occurred at 3,635 of the 40,883 polling

stations.

Confirmimg the implementaion of the boycott called by Odinga, Dismas Mokua, an analyst at Nairobi-based risk advisory firm Trintari, said, “The boycott was a success . “National prosperity has been compromised. The voter turnout de-legitimizes the Uhuru Kenyatta win.”

Mranwhile, Odinga’s National Super AlAlliance is yet to announce what it plans do but has urged its supporters to show restraint. The opposition has previously said it wouldn’t challenge the election outcome in court and it would instead embark on a peaceful defiance campaign.

Seven international observer missions said

Kenyan citizens had the right to decide whether they voted or not, and urged them not to break the law.

“It is imperative that the security forces provide protection to all citizens and avoid the excessive use of force. “We call for full accountability of the security agencies for all actions taken that result in injury and loss of life, the Observers stated in an statement.

The unrest has had its own toll on the economy and the Gross Domestic Product.

Market Jitters, The Kenya Private Sector Alliance, a business lobby group, estimates that the prolonged unrest and uncertainty has already

lopped the equivalent of $6.75 billion off the nation’s $71 billion gross domestic product.

Nairobi Securities Exchange All Share Index has also dropped by 5.5 percent since the election outcome was declared in Sept. 1, while the yield on the government’s international bonds due in 2024 has climbed 35 basis points to 6.31 percent.

“Everything is on hold financially and economically in Kenya at the moment,”’ said Robert Besseling, executive director of political risk advisory firm EXX Africa. “Most investors are convinced that there will be a solution to this eventually but everyone right now is in a holding pattern.”

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Legislators may prolong review of Capital Market laws Continued from page 1 nity of sounding the exchange’s closing gong.

The Daily Times recalls that the Nigerian market in recent years has seen more of visits from the executive and legislative arms of the government, yet less action has trailed such visits.

The latest bill expected to be endorsed by the Federal Government, following final approval by the National Assembly, is the

demutualisation bill, of which the waiting game has been on.

Meanwhile, Chairman, Senate Committee on Capital Market, Bukar Mustapha, on a visit to the NSE, assured of the Senate’s commitment to the growth of the Nigerian market through amending obsolete laws of the market.

The same assurance was given by former chairman, House Committee on Capital Market, Hon Yakubu Dogara, now the House

speaker, when he visited the Exchange as the House Committee Chairman and as speaker, yet, the amendment process continues to drag.

Mustapha, in his remark a during his visit to the NSE, said that for the equities market to take its pride of place in the domestic economy, laws guiding market operations needed to be amended to make the market a better place than what it used to be.

He said: “Particularly,

the issue of market Demutualisation will be looked into, the Investment Securities Act (ISA), the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), amongst others, needed to be amended to up the game in the market.

“We need to build the market. Presently it’s not playing the role it ought to play in financial services.

We have infrastructural deficit which can be addressed if the capital market is well positioned to

take its pride of place.”

On issues preventing foreign investment from coming to the local market, Mustapha noted that the capital market can work with other global agencies to address it frontally.

On July 8, 2016, Dogara, on the floor of the NSE, assured the capital market that the National Assembly remains committed to its deepening.

The Speaker, it would be recalled, was a member of the House Committee

on the near collapse of the capital market of the 7th Assembly, that recommended N100million compensation to shareholders of nationalised banks, which has also remained in the cooler many years after.

“For me, there is nothing Hon Dogara can do now, the recommendation is with the executive and they are now expected to act on it hence government is a continuum”, a retail investor said.

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BVN freeze order: NGO challenges FG’s request for permanent forfeiture Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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ernment’s plan to secure order of forfeiture of all bank accounts without Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), the Incorporated Trustees of Total Support for Rule of Law and Justice Initiative has asked the Federal High Court Abuja to join it as defendant in the suit against 19 commercial banks in the country.

The Federal Government through the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice had two weeks ago obtained an interim order freezing bank accounts in 19 commercial

banks in the country without BVN. And there the government is planning to apply for order of permanent forfeiture as it intend to block the accounts beyond period allowed by an ex-parte order.

The government in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/ CS/911/2017, beside the commercial banks had joined the Central Bank of Nigeria as the 20th defendant.

In a motion filed by Chukwudi Igwe Esq behalf of the Incorporated Trustees of Total Support for Rule of Law and Justice Initiative is praying the court to it 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 FG 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 Bank Verification Numbers (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.

“The other persons who may be serving prison terms in Nigeria and outside Nigeria on charges not bordering on financial

crimes, those lying down in hospital beds, those mentally ill, Nigerians living abroad, those in coma and many others might not have the chance to be in court, the group said.

The applicant also stated that it would be difficult and impracticable to identify and isolate the account numbers of account holders with the disabilities or handicaps, under imprisonment or other challenges highlighted above.

The group said its responsibility is to ensure that the rights of the indigent and other Nigerians are protected in accordance with the extant laws of Nigeria.

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba

of the Federal High Court, Abuja had on 17th October, 2017 directed 19 money deposit or commercial banks in the country to, amongst other directives, freeze and disclose accounts and funds without BVN. The directive was based on an ex-parte application brought by the Hon. Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN. The 19 banks were given 14 days from the date of the ex parte order to show cause why funds in the nonBVN compliant accounts should not be permanently forfeited to the public (government).

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Germany trains NAPTIP, EFCC officers on crime fighting Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

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The German Police have concluded the training of the officers of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on various strategies in the fight against human trafficking.

The training, tagged “Trafficking in Human Beings for Sexual Exploitation” and which ended in Abuja at the weekend was

sponsored by the German government in furtherance of the partnership between NAPTIP and the German Police (BKA).

The German Embassy in Nigeria also donated equipment worth several millions of naira for the NAPTIP Training Resource Center (TRC).

In her address, the Director General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, reiterated the readiness of the Agency to take the fight against human trafficking to greater heights.

Dame Okah-Ndoli com-

mended the government of Germany for the kind gesture extended to NAPTIP by donating equipment for the Agency’s Resource Centre as well as for sending in experts from Germany’s Bundeskriminalamt to train the officers, exchange ideas and experiences as regards the fight against trafficking in persons.

According to the NAPTIP boss, the German government has indeed, “shown that when partnerships are harnessed and consummated appropriately, the opportunities are quite limitless”.

She further stated that “the Agency is appreciative of the support enjoyed and is further committed to working even closely with you to mitigate the crime of Trafficking in Persons and related matters.

“Combating Human Trafficking is an issue of common interest to all of us; let us put all our hands on deck and brainstorm to end this modern day slavery.”

She stressed the need for such collaborations between NAPTIP and other European Governments,

as European countries are at the top on the list of destination countries for the external trafficking of Nigerian youths.

Earlier in his remarks, the Ambassador of Germany to Nigeria, Ambassador Bernhard Shlagheck stated that the fight against human trafficking is a difficult one, and expressed his government’s delight to associate with NAPTIP in its efforts to combat trafficking in persons in Nigeria. He opined that it is important to improve synergy between govern-

ments and organisations in the fight against human trafficking, and observed that NAPTIP, as the apex organisation in the fight against human trafficking in Nigeria, has indeed done remarkably well and it was therefore a pleasure to partner with the Agency.

The Police Liaison Officer from the BKA, Dominic Muller, praised the Participants, whom he described as ‘ready for combat’, and indicated that such a course will be held for more Officers in 2018.

Members of the Nigerian Army Operation Delta Safe unit, after dismantling of a local arms manufacturing hideout in Arhavwarien Kingdom of Ughelli South in Delta State… recently.

SERAP: Court okays bid to compel Saraki, Dogara to account for N500bn ‘running cost’ ÏÏÏ There is prospect that

Nigerians keen on knowing how exactly the National Assembly is run may soon have some answers, as Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has won the latest round in the legal battle to compel the Senate President, Bukola Sakari and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Dogara Yakubu, to account for the spending of N500 billion as running cost for the legislative body between 2006 and 2016, and disclose monthly allowances of each member.

Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos on Friday ruled that, “I have looked at the papers filed by SERAP

and I am satisfied that leave ought to be granted in this case for judicial review and an order of mandamus directing and compelling Saraki and Dogara to account for the spending of the running cost and disclose the monthly income and allowances of each Senator and member.”

Justice Aikawa granted the order for leave following the hearing of an argument in court on exparte motion by SERAP counsel Ms Bamisope Ibidolapo.

The suit numbers FHC/L/CS/1711/16 and FHC/L/CS/1710/16 filed last December followed disclosure by Abdulmumin Jibrin that Nigerian Senators and House of Representatives members have

pocketed N500 billion as ‘running cost’ out of the N1 trillion provided for in the National Assembly budgets between 2006 and 2016, and by former president Olusegun Obasanjo that each Senator goes home with nothing less than N15m monthly while each member receives nothing less than N10m monthly.

The order by Justice Aikawa has now cleared the way for SERAP to advance its case against the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The motion on notice is set for Tuesday 12 December, 2017 for the hearing of argument on why Saraki and Dogara should not be compelled to publish details of the spending on the

running of the National Assembly and the exact monthly income and allowances of each Senator and member.

The suits read in part: “Obedience to the rule of law by all citizens but more particularly those who publicly took oath of office to protect and preserve the constitution is a desideratum to good governance and respect for the rule of law. In a democratic society, this is meant to be a norm; it is an apostasy for government to ignore the provisions of the law and the necessary rules made to regulate matters.

“The Defendants will not suffer any injury or prejudice if the information is released to the

members of the public. It is in the interest of justice that the information be released. Unless the reliefs sought herein are granted, the Defendants will continue to be in breach of the Freedom of Information Act, and other statutory responsibilities.

“Up till the time of filing this action the Defendants/ Respondents have failed, neglected and/or refused to make available the information requested by SERAP. The particulars of facts of the failure, negligence and refusal are contained in the verifying affidavit in support of the application and shall be relied upon at the hearing of this application. The Defendants/Respondents have no reason

whatsoever to deny SERAP access to the information sought for.

“By virtue of Section 1(1) of the FOI Act 2011, SERAP is entitled as of right to request for or gain access to information which is in the custody or possession of any public official, agency or institution. Under the FOI, when a person makes a request for information from a public official, institution or agency, the public official, institution or agency to whom the application is under a binding legal obligation to provide the Plaintiff/Applicant with the information requested for, except as otherwise provided by the Act, within 7 days after the application is received.

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Nigeria now divided more than ever before, Atiku

Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏFormer Vice President

and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said at the weekend that Nigeria presently appears more divided than it has ever been before.

Atiku, while admitting that the country is not at war in the sense of guns and bombs, stressed that the level of inter-ethnic discontent, hatred and hate speech is at an all time high.

The former Vice President said these in his goodwill message at the 40th anniversary of Federal Government College, Okigwe, Imo State at the College Pavilion in Okig-

we, Imo State.

The former Vice President, who is the Grand Patron of Federal Government College Okigwe Old Students’ Association, told members of the Association, “All of you must be aware of the recent agitations from different parts of the country, with some groups threatening violence and, in some cases, secession.

“These agitations are the result of a number of factors which I will not bother going into at this time, although since you are all enlightened men and women, I have no doubt that you are well and fully aware of what they are.

“As a result of these various forces, the Nigeria of today appears more divided than it has ever been before.

“Our country is not at war in the sense of guns and bombs, but the level of interethnic discontent, hatred, and hate speech is at an all time high.

“I would like to use this opportunity to call upon you all to play your part in the healing of our country. Remember that to whom much is given, much is expected.

“You, the current and former students of the federal government college system, have been schooled in the merits of unity as few other Nigerians ever have.

“You know from personal experience that the Hausa man’s problem is not the Igbo man, that the Igbo man’s problem is not the Yoruba man, that the Yoruba man’s

problem is not the Hausa man, etc.

“You know the beauty of unity, of living together as brother and sister, in the same dormitory, in the same classroom, of belonging to the same house and working towards the same goal, whether it be winning a medal during inter-house sports competitions or a prize during a quiz competition.

“You know that, at those critical times when everyone’s eye is on the goal, the Hausa and Igbo and Yoruba need one another, must depend on one another to achieve. “ I call upon you, therefore, to go into all the nation in your various spheres of influence, and teach this crucial lesson.

Civil rights activists ask FG to suspend Senator Kashamu ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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Federal Government has been asked to suspend Senator Buruji Kashamu who represents Ogun East in the Senate following his case with the United States over an alleged drug offence.

The Conference of Nigerian Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA) on Sunday made the call at a press briefing held in Akure, Ondo state.

The group said the federal government should also stop the lawmaker from participating and playing active politics in the country pending the determination of his case.

Senator Kashamu was indicted in 1988 by a federal grand jury in Illinosis in the United State over alleged drugs offence.

Ifeanyi Odili, Convener of the group who addressed journalists at the briefing said until the senator clears himself of drug trafficking charges from the United States of America (USA) he would still be regarded as fugitive in the country.

Mr Odili explained that any sane political party in the country would not accord the Ogun state born senator any relevance He queried why the federal government under the President, Muhammadu Buhari had failed to oblige request of

the United States of America for the extradition of the senator despite agreement reached between the two countries.

The group called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to explain vividly to the Nigerian public what was wrong with the extradition suit that was filed against the Ogun Senator, Mr. Kashamu.

“You will recall that sometimes in 2015, the United State of America declared one Buruji Kashamu, a senator of the federal republic, wanted for drug offences.

“You will also recalled that in response to the allegation between May 23 and 25, 2015, operatives of the NDLEA laid siege to Kashamu’s house in Lekki, Lagos, wanting to arrest him for the purpose of extraditing him to US. “Kashamu, in his bid to escape arrest, locked himself up in his house. As a distinguished and honorable lawmaker, he ought to honorably surrender himself to the drug officers if not for any other grounds but for integrity sake.

“He declared that, before anybody could succeed to extradite him to US to face trial for drug related offences, about three, four or five people will die. What a disrespectful, insolent and affront on the collective integrity of Nigerians!

APC moves to stop Enugu LG poll, drags INEC, ENSIEC to court Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏBarely L-R: World Health Organisation, Country Representative, Dr. Wondimagegnehu Alemu; representative of the Minister of Health, Mr. Clement Uwaifo and Director, Family Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebimpe Adebiyi, during the Rapid Access Expansion programme’s MultiCountry Results Dissemination meeting in Abuja… recently.

JUTH crisis worsens as another union gives CMD 40-day ultimatum Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏCrisis at the Jos Uni-

versity Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has taken a turn for the worse with the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) demanding that the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Edmund Banwat, resolve all contending issues with stakeholders between October 23, 2017 and November 30, 2017 or risk total shut down of the hospital.

Recall that in the past months, the CMD has been at loggerhead with different unions in the hospital over series of issues ranging from accusation against the management of non compliance with circulars emanat-

ing from the Federal Ministry of Health, questionable retrenchment, persecution of staff, poor management, high-handedness and disregard to subsisting judicial pronouncements among others.

Only last week, the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), disrupted activities at the hospital following demonstration by its members over what they regarded as the refusal of the CMD to respect court order asking him to stop sacking doctors in the health institution In a new twist to the development and rising from its emergency meeting in Jos, the MDCAN observed that “medical services in JUTH have progressively deteriorated over time and are at

abysmally low level at the moment.”

MDCAN further observed that JUTH is not able to fulfill any of its core mandate of rendering medical services, training and research due to recurrent agitations and strikes by ARD,JOHESU and other unions making it increasingly difficult for Consultants who are responsible for the management of patients to offer qualitative medical services under the present situation, without the risk of medical negligence, malpractice and litigation, a development which it said has made members of the public to lose confidence in the ability of the hospital to stay functional and serve the people

In a communiqué issued after the meeting and jointly signed by MDCAN Chairman, Dr Ayuba Madaki Dauda and Secretary, Dr Amusa Adeniyi, the association expressed regrets that instead of looking into the issues with a view to resolving them, management of JUTH had leaned towards readiness to instituting punitive measures and aversion towards policies that are for staff welfare.

The communiqué was also copied to several personalities including the Minister of Health, Governor of Plateau State, Plateau State House of Assembly, Director of State Security Services (DSS) among others.

one week to the Enugu State Local Government Election, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has moved to stop the November 4 poll after it dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the Enugu State Independent National Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, to court.

Daily Times recalled that the electoral commission had last week disqualified 73 candidates of the APC and other political parties excerpt Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from participating in the election, but reversed itself last Thursday.

However, last Friday the APC filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Enugu to compel both INEC and ENSIEC to publish the names of its 260 candidates for the councillorship and 17 candidates for chairmanship positions the party submitted to them.

The state chairman of APC, Dr. Ben Nwoye, as well as Messrs Okoye Hillary Monday and Philip Ogechukwu Eze as plaintiffs on behalf of other candidates; while the ENSIEC and the Independent National Electoral Commis-

sion, INEC, are joined as 1st and 2nd defendants, respectively.

In a motion on notice brought pursuant to Order 26&28 of the Federal High Court Rules, 2009, the party is seeking.

“An order mandating the first respondent to publish the list of names of the 260 candidates for councilorship positions of various wards and 17 candidates for local government chairmen submitted to them by the applicants as their validly nominated candidates to contest for the November 2017 Local Government/councilorship election pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

The party is equally asking for “An order restraining the 2nd respondent from releasing the voters’ registers of Enugu State to the 1st respondent for the purpose of conducting and organizing the chairmanship and councilorship elections in the local government areas of Enugu State until the names of the candidates presented by the applicants are included and published as candidates for the various area councils/ wards they represent, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.

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Drug abuse: Lagos police set to curb menace, other criminality in hospitality industry Benjamin Omoike

ÏÏÏIndications are rife that the

National Youth Service Corps members, during their peace walk awareness in Jos, Plateau State… at the weekend.

Lagos task force impounds over 180 motorcycles, arrests 29 offenders

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ÏÏÏThe Lagos State Task Force has impounded over 180 motorcycles plying unauthorised routes in the state and 29 offenders arrested.

The taskforce Chairman, Mr. Olayinka Egbeyemi, who disclosed this through a press statement issued on Sunday, reiterated his commitment to the enforcement of the Lagos State Road Traffic Laws of 2012 on motorcycle operators plying restricted routes across the State.

Speaking on the impounded motorcycles, he said that the Agency had on Friday, October 27, 2017 invaded 2nd Rainbow along Mile 2 area and Festac impounding 163 motorcycles with 29 riders arrested.

SP Egbeyemi disclosed that there had been series of complaints from members of the public on the criminal activities perpetuated by some of the motorcycle operators.

He said “Residents had complained of snatching of bags, phones, wallets and jewelleries around these areas at night.”

The Chairman however disclosed that Commissioner of Police Acting CP Edgal Imohimi had directed that the 29 arrested motorcycle operators be immediately charged to court for prosecutions.

Reacting to an incident around Mile 2 area on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 where a sister agency (name withheld) aided miscreants to attack and remove 4 out of 20 impounded motorcycles from the Agency’s truck while conveying them from Apapa to Taskforce Crush Yard, he said, “ A Police Station along the Apapa expressway requested for the Agency’s truck to convey 20 impounded motorcycles by their officers to Task Force Crush Yard. “ While the truck was conveying these 20 impounded motorcycles a sister Agency blocked the road with their vehicles around Mile 2 area and allowed miscreants and hoodlums to removed 4 out of these 20 impounded motorcycles.

“There must be a synergy between all security agencies of government in order to collectively fight the menace of these motorcycle operators on all re-

stricted routes across the State,” he advised.

He admonished members of the public to desists from patronising commercial motorcycle operators on restricted routes as anyone arrested will be prosecuted in accordance with the Law. He also stated that the Police Divisions across the state had been collaborating with the Agency by impounding motorcycles operators plying restricted routes around their respective area.

Applauding the Agency’s efforts towards eradicating the activities of commercial motorcyclist on restricted routes, a concerned citizen, Alhaji Lukumon Lateef, commended the Agency for responding promptly to their complaints.

He said “People living around 2nd Rainbow area and Mile 2 Estate towards Festac could no longer sleep with their eyes closed due to criminal activities perpetuated by some of these motorcycle operators.”

Alhaji Lateef revealed that most of the commercial motorcycle operators were illegal immigrants from neighbouring West African Countries who could not communicate in English.

Lagos State Police Command is set to come down heavily on drug abusers, peddlers and other criminals who patronise hotels, night clubs, bars and other resorts in the state.

The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, warned operators of night clubs, beaches, hotels, bars, lounges, among others in the state to henceforth put internal security measures in place to discourage drug abuse, drug peddling and other criminal activities in their establishments in the overall best interest of their businesses and security of the state.

Speaking at the weekend during a meeting with stakeholders in the hospitality industry at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, Edgal said intelligence report indicated that there was increase in drug abuse among youths and minors, and that such was dangerous to efforts of the state government in promoting the night economy of the state.

He said through the efforts of the state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, there had been many initiatives and programmes geared toward ensuring a 24-hour economy for Lagos, and that despite the successes recorded in recent times, there were grey areas which must be jointly tackled by both the police and operators in line with his prin-

ciple of community policing and security partnership.

According to him, “One of such areas is the issue of drug peddling, drug use and abuse. Intelligence report at my disposal reveals that there is increased drug peddling, drug abuse in most of our night clubs, lounges, beaches and so on across the state. Young men and women freely use narcotic substances at times in the seating areas, at times more hidden in the toilet areas of our clubs, lounges, hotels to the knowledge of the operators but they are doing nothing about it.

This is wrong.

“The scourge of drugs and its attendant effect is not only health wise on the young population but also that sheer fact that there is a very clear correlation between drug and crime is something that should make every responsible Lagosian worried. The ease with which our youths are getting access to drugs at clubs, lounges, beaches and so on is worrisome and our meeting here today is to send a very strong signal to operators that it is not going to be business as usual.”

The CP said it had also been observed that some hotels in the state now give rooms to minors for use and also sell alcoholic drinks to them, while under-aged girls were also being allowed to use such establishments for prostitution, saying that such was very criminal and capable of leading to crimes.

NAAE endorses navigational equipment Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

ÏÏÏThe president of National As-

sociation of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE), Engr Ishaya Chuwang Dung, said that the country’s aviation navigational aids are working optimally assuring air passengers of safe flights.

Speaking in an interview with aviation journalists in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital at the just concluded air traffic controllers annual general meeting, Engr Dung explained that pilots and airspace users were satisfied with the operational level of equipment provided by the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA to ensure seamless operations.

“The airspace is safe and there has been a great improvement in the navigational aids especially in the area of communications and we are ready to fix all non functional equipment to ensure seamless operations

in the country’s airspace” The NAAE president assured of stabilizing the system through unity in NAMA especially with other professional colleagues to achieve the aims and objectives of NAMA noting, that disunity has been the bane of the association.

Dung pledged to work together with other associations stressing that the emergence of Capt Fola Akinkuotu as the NAMA boss has cemented the relationship between workers and other professional bodies in the agency.

On workers renumeration, the NAAE leader said there was room for improvement as workers were still agitating for enhanced salary but added that the management was working on welfare package for workers especially NAAE. He however decried the shortage of personnel in the engineering department saying that the attention of management has been drawn to it.

NBC debunks false report on violation of broadcasting code Tony Nwakaegho

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National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has debunked report circulating on the internet alleging that the Director General of the Commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, accused some supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari, of violating the Broadcasting Code, among other embarrassing misrepresentations and claims.

The NBC in a statement issued by

the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Maimuna Jimada, and made available to The Daily Times stated: “To set the record straight, and for the avoidance of any doubt, the NBC organized a Stake-Holders Forum on Political Broadcasts which held on Thursday 26th October, 2017 in Kano, Kano State. The theme of the meeting and the choice of this location in Kano were both necessary and strategic, given the fact that Kano is the most populous state in Nigeria with over twenty operating broadcast establish-

ments as well as the observed spike in hate speech within the environment.

“The law establishing the NBC specifies that regulating the Industry is a core function of the Commission in order to ensure decent, objective and factual reportage by all Operators, and this resonates with the expressed determination and policy thrust of the present administration to eliminate hate and incendiary speeches and broadcasts across all levels of society, that have heated and strained the society and law enforce-

ment efforts.

“It was against this background that the Director General of the Commission, in his address at the occasion, alluded to the escalating spate of hate speech in political broadcasts, and the imperative for broadcast operators to be vigilant and be guided by the broadcasting code in their operations.

“He lamented instances where political actors often misconstrue the statutory role of NBC as an Industry regulator to be impeding/restricting

their political activities, making such actors to reach out to contacts in high levels of government for undue political interference and advantage. In making this observation, the Director General drew several examples across political and regional boundaries to justify the assertion.

“It is therefore grossly untrue and mischievous to misrepresent the remarks of the Director General of the NBC at the Forum as an exclusive accusation targeted against supporters of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

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Sokoto, German firm partner on solar power project ÏÏÏThe

Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo (left), inspecting an exhibition at the 2017 African Gems Seminar, Training in Abuja… recently. With her are wife of the former Head of State, Mrs. Ajoke Murtala Mohammed (2nd left) and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi (3rd left).

Edo plans laws against human trafficking, embarks on sensitisation campaign Titus Akhigbe, Benin

ÏÏÏThe Edo State Government

has disclosed plans to enact laws against human trafficking as part of the ongoing measures to tackle illegal migration and drastically reduce the trade in human beings.

The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Chairperson of the Edo State Taskforce on Human Trafficking, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, disclosed this at the flag-off of a state-wide sensitisation workshop on human trafficking and illegal migration, held at Idogbo, the headquarters of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area.

Prof. Omorogbe said: “The

state government is working on a law to ensure perpetrators who aid human trafficking and illegal migration are sentenced to jail without the option of fine.

All hands must be on deck to support this drive in curtailing the menace, which has damaged the reputation of the state.”

The taskforce is a collaboration of the state government and international agencies such as the European Union. It is aimed at rebranding the state as an investment destination with human resources potential.

Prof. Omorogbe said instead of youths to take to illegal migration, they should rather take advantage of the state government’s initiative on job

creation, as the state is already setting up technical centres for skills acquisition.

The Enogie of Ukhiri, a community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Bar. Godwin Aigbe, commended the state government’s efforts in organising the sensitisation workshop to enlighten youths on the dangers of human trafficking and illegal migration.

Bar. Aigbe said “youths should take advantage of the government’s job initiative by registering on the state job portal, which will avail them better opportunities than embarking on treacherous illegal journey to Europe.”

FG launches Agribusiness Resource centre Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏThe Federal Ministry of Agri-

culture and Rural Development has launched the Nigeria Agribusiness Resource Center for Agricultural Investment in Nigeria.

Performing the launch in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbe, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Bukar Hassan, said: “In line with the economic recovery program of the current administration which aims at restoring growth, investing in our people, installing a world class economy and diversifying the economy from oil sector to agriculture; it has become imperative to promote agricultural investment and exportation of agricultural produce out of the country.”

The Minister revealed that interestingly, the country has recorded encouraging progress in agricultural exports in recent times.

He said: “Interestingly, we have recorded encouraging progress in our agricultural exports. In quarter 1 of 2017, agricultural exports increased by 82% over quarter 4 of 2016 levels.

Exports earnings from agricultural goods stood at N30 billion, made up of Sesame seed export of N3.7 billion to Turkey, N1.6 billion to China and N1.6 billion to Canada; Soya bean export of N3.4 billion to Russia and N1.2 billion to Greece; Frozen Shrimp export of N2.2 billion to the Netherlands, Cashew nuts export of N1.8 billion to Vietnam and also crude Palm Kernel oil export of N1.2 billion to the Netherlands,” he stressed.

Ogbe said that investors and exporters of agricultural export produce from the country would need a more reliable single point of contact as intermediary with government to facilitate tailored agricultural investment support services, high quality market data, information and access to agricultural programs, investment plans and other opportunities for partner-

ship lamenting lack of well-functioning agricultural resource center to assist investors with all necessary tasks of setting up agribusiness and create uncertainty in attracting and facilitating investments.

“As a way of achieving this, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sought and secured the support of the USAID-Africa Lead and the United States Government Feed the Future Initiative for the establishment of a Nigeria Agribusiness Resource Center,” he said.

In her earlier remarks, the Africa Lead WA Regional Director, Carla Denizzard in recognition of high unemployment rates among youths in Africa and the increasing demand for interest in Agribusiness among youths and women, Africa designed Agribusiness and entrepreneurship boot camp course saying, “the goal of the Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Development Course is to enhance the capacity of Agri-business or start up a business identification.”

Sokoto state government said it is connecting a number of rural households with solar power to deepen energy usage and enhance rural electrification in the state.

Already, a pilot scheme has started in Kurdula, a rural settlement of Balle town in Gudu local government area of the state.

Speaking to reporters in Sokoto on the project, the Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal on Public Private Partnership (PPP), Bashir Gidado, said the project is a four-party partnership between the state government, the Nigeria Energy Support Project (NESP), GIZ of Germany and GoSolar.

“This is an off grid mini solar project. The idea is to provide solar power to rural communities who are not covered by the national grid using solar energy which we have in abundance in Sokoto.

“Kurdula is a rural settlement in Balle. It was chosen to serve as the location for the pilot scheme after series of de-

liberations between all the partners and local stakeholders.

“So far, GIZ has already completed the installation of the distribution network. The next phase, which is the Generation network, will be provided by GoSolar. The state government has provided land for the project while payment of compensation as approved by Governor Tambuwal is being processed as we speak.

“All Generation equipment have already arrived the country and are expected in Sokoto any moment. Overall, the targeted population will be provided with clean energy for domestic use and minor commercial uses at very affordable rates,” he added.

Gidado added that the project is being coordinated by a State Working Group which has membership drawn from relevant MDAs and the office of SSG under the the supervision of Engineer Yusuf Ganda.

“We hope to officially unveil the project within the next three months,” he added.

Anti-Open grazing law: Herders appeal for FG’s intervention ÏÏÏThe

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on the Benue government to extend the implementation of its Anti-Open Grazing law scheduled to take effect from November 1.

In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Makurdi, the National Coordinator of the association, Alhaji Garus Gololo, said the extension of the implementation time would enable both the government and herders resolve some grey areas in the law.

He, however, did not disclose the duration of the extension needed.

Gololo regretted that the law had placed certain responsibilities on the part of herders which were difficult to fulfill within the timeframe provided for its implementation.

He said: ”For instance, we are expected to ranch our cattle, but a typical ranch involves the construction of schools for the children of the nomads, a veterinary clinic, borehole for its water supply, electricity and adequate space for the cattle to graze within the ranch. ”At the moment, what the government has promised is only the pivot ranches where all arrested cattle would be kept for a time after which it would be sold.”

According to him, since it is difficult to buy land from the villagers, government should construct ranches and rent them to herdsmen.

“They can build the ranches and give them to our members on rent since it is not possible to get land from the indigenes. We will rent them from the government and keep

our cattle there.”

He said it would not be in the interest of all for the Fulani’s to leave the state in anger and called on the federal government to intervene to save the state from further crises.

He, however, stated that the herdsmen were set to migrate to Nasarawa, Taraba and Niger states if all entreaties for extension of the implementation time for the law failed.

Gololo, accused Gov. Samuel Ortom’s Security Adviser, retired Col. Edwin Jando, of masterminding the anti-open grazing law as a move to chase out the Fulani’s from the state. ”We (MACBAN) have no confidence in Col. Jando. He does not want us and our cattle in Benue and we are leaving. I have written a petition to the governor against Jando,” Gololo said.

Responding to the accusations by Gololo, Jando said nobody wanted the Fulani’s out of the state.

Jando explained that the herdsmen were carried along in all processes leading to the enactment of the law, therefore, it was not correct for MACBAN to claim that the law was against them and sought to flush them out of the state.

He said the import of the law was to protect livestock owners by criminalizing cattle rustling.

“Apart from providing a permanent solution to incessant clashes between farmers and herders, it protects livestock owners by criminalizing cattle rustling. ”The extensive sensitization and advocacy of this law has made the MACBAN who were initially apprehensive to now support it.

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Why I’m not completely fulfilled at 81, says Balarabe Musa An Octogenarian and former governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, has said that his wish and desire for Nigeria has yet to be fulfilled, 57 years after the nation’s independence.

Musa, who turned 81 on Oct. 21, said in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that his birthday wish was to have a better Nigeria.

According to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, Musa is a left-wing Nigerian politician who was elected Governor of Kaduna State during the Second Republic.

He held office from October 1979 until he was impeached on June 23, 1981.

During the Fourth Republic

BALARABE MUSA he was the leader of the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), a coalition of opposition parties.

Musa said: “Though, I felt

great on the attainment of new age and achievements in life, I would have been more fulfilled, if the country has overcome most of its development challenges.

“At 81, I will say I feel great and I thank God for everything. But, I am not completely fulfilled because we are yet to have the country of our dreams.

“We are yet to have a country where there is equity and respect for rights and dignity of all citizens.

“We are yet to have a country where the governed are good followers and leaders think first about the people and not the other way round.

“I desire a better Nigeria where everyone will feel the

impact of governance, that is my birthday wish for the country.’’

He decried the non-payment of pensions and salaries by many states in spite of the Federal Government’s intervention with the Paris Club loan refund.

Musa described the situation as “an erosion of human dignity’’ as workers were finding it hard to survive.

He also decried corruption in high places, urging the Federal Government to confront the menace head on.

The former governor of Kaduna said that the country was facing serious challenges and advised the government to do all it could to address the problems.

Sokoto bye-election: Wamakko, candidates express satisfaction, laud INEC Former Sokoto State governor, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC- Sokoto), Abdullahi Kalambaina (APC candidate) and Aminu Kware, (PDP candidate) for the Sokoto bye-election for the House of Representatives have expressed satisfaction with Saturday’s voting process.

They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during and after the bye-election to replace late Muhammad Wamakko, member representing Kware/Wamakko Federal Constituency.

Wamakko, who spoke after voting at Gidan-Kara polling unit, said the turnout, especially that of women was encouraging and commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a smooth process.

According to him, the 8th Senate, as it is now is working on the basis of mutual respect and trust.

“We are all there as Nigerians, to

work in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians and not there to argue based on sentiments or emotions.

“Sokoto State is the home of APC and it is one of the states that are still maintaining the standard as far as APC is concerned.

“The three tiers of government are working and we are doing our possible best to ensure that we deliver on our promises and meet the expectations of the people.’’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Kalambaina, said that the process was in order as election was taking place across all polling units in the constituency.

He noted that though the turnout of voters in some polling units was initially low, it, however, has increased as voters continue to troop in.

“Moreover, the process is being conducted in a credible manner and so I am ready to accept whatever is the outcome of the election.”

No fewer than 125,198 eligible voters have registered for the first and second quarters in the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in Enugu State.

The state Independent National Electoral Commissioner, Mr Emeka Ononamadu said this in a interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday.

He said 56,562 eligible persons registered in the second quarter of the CVR that ended on Sept. 19 in the state.

He also said 68,672 registered in the first quarter; thus, the difference of 12,110 in between the two

quarters, indicating a downward trend in fresh eligible voters’ registration.

The commissioner said that the Commission opened eight additional centres during the second quarter, especially in difficult terrains, to reach communities that were far from their local council headquarters.

Ononamadu said the downward trend in the second quarter called for intensive awareness by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders to reverse it.

He announced that the third quarter registration would begin

SEN. ALIYU WAMAKKO He said that he was in the race to secure a mandate that would afford him the opportunity to touch lives, and assured the people of a better representation at the House of Representatives.

The Peoples Democratic Party

(PDP) candidate, Kware, however, said he initially received complaints from supporters on some minor irregularities, but had forwarded same to INEC. He also expressed readiness to accept the outcome of the election.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Alhaji Mannir Dan’iya, also expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election and commended the people for their orderliness and large turnout.

Sokoto State APC chairman, Alhaji Usman Danmadamin-Isa, described the accreditation and voting processes as excellent, saying that the party would accept the outcome of the election.

However, the APC state treasurer, Alhaji Muntari Maigona, urged INEC to ensure that some polling units such as Dundaye and others got adequate voting materials as voting started late in those places.

INEC registers 125,198 new voters in Enugu, says official on Oct. 30 and would run for three months.

“INEC cannot do it alone; we depend on critical stakeholders and the people to make elections very successful,’’ he said.

He urged the media to help the commission to reduce the growing incidences of registration apathy.

Ononamadu said 139,342 Permanent Voters Card (PVC) were still at various INEC council area offices, adding that Enugu North and Enugu East council areas had the highest number of uncollected PVCs.

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Musa then urged the government to “rescue the economy from the private sector’’ which he said had impoverished citizens for profit motive.

He said that the government should take back some corporations which were privatised and run them for the wellbeing of its citizen.

“This privatisation of the economy is creating a survival of the fittest situation. Government needs to go back to business and put the economy in public hands,” Musa said.

The statesman and foremost politician urged Nigerians to work with unity of purpose for the progress and development of the country, saying that division was antithetical to development.

Declare position on suspended SGF, DG, ex-lawmaker urges FG A former member of the Niger State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ahmed Dogara, has urged the Federal Government to declare its position on the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) boss.

The Presidency on April 19, suspended from office the SGF, Babachir Lawal, and the Director-General of the NIA, Ayo Oke, pending the conclusion of investigations by a panel set up by the President.

The panel, headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, was to investigate allegations of contract fraud and bribery against Lawal by the Senate and the N13 billion found in an Ikoyi apartment by EFCC, claimed by the NIA. Dogara told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna that making public pronouncements about the two suspended public officers would send signal to public officers to desist from taking pleasure in looting public treasury.

He said that many Nigerians had expressed worries about the case of SGF, NIA boss and the fact that lists of corrupt officers that nearly ruined the country had remained a nightmare to the public.

He said it was high time the Federal Government acted fast to enable Nigerians to strengthen their political will in exposing public officers looting the national treasury.

He commended the President for the immediate disengagement of the former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, from federal service.

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Buhari’s government filled with hypocrites, deceivers –Pearce Dr. Adetokunbo Pearce, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Lagos State, and former publicity secretary of the Segun Adewale led Lagos faction of the party under the Sen Ali Modu Sheriff’s then PDP. In this interview with INIOBONG IWOK, Pearce talks about the state of the party in Lagos State, the forth coming chairmanship election of the party and the Buhari administration.

What is the true state of the PDP in Lagos State presently?

I was the publicity secretary for the Ali Modu Sheriff group in Lagos State. After six or seven months I realised that we were spending our time fighting ourselves, the Bode George group, rather than the opposition which would not do Nigerians any good, so I dropped my position.

And I decide to work as a public affair analysis, which I have been doing and until now, I have granted more than 20 interviews, writing essay and taking about restructuring and how the country can get better.

After the Supreme Court judgement I said we are now one party. Let us go back home and work and rebuild the PDP, but unfortunately Bode George went to the media telling them he would hand over the keys of the secretariat to the rightful owner which is his loyalists and group lead by Salvador, against the Segun Adewale, Maina group also in Lagos. I said this man is not ready for reconciliation even as an elder of the party in the state.

That incidence created another ripple and trouble in Lagos PDP and the problem continued because as an elder of the party in Lagos, Bode George failed to unite the party and bring the people together.

But I though there has been reconciliation meeting after that, even recently?

I am always for peace. This is the problem, when the party had the last convention in August at Abuja, I was a member of the main convention committee and I saw how event unfolded. There were moves to reconcile members and Caretaker committees was set up in some states including Lagos State, but the man who headed the caretaker committee in Lagos State is not neutral, it is has shown in the way he is working: he openly backed Bode George for the party chairmanship position, he is always seen in Bode George house and he wine and dine with him.

I said I would not go and hold meeting in Bode George’s house. Let him call a meeting in the party secretariat I would be there, but this continues un-

til the recent ward Congress, where Bode George group went to write the names of people, and the man died some days after. Even Barrister Akinsanya brought out his list, the ward Congress was a complete nonsense, this is all happening because Bode George being an elder of the party in the state has failed to unite the people.

How do you access the chairmanship race and the aspirants?

The number of aspirants from the South South is few, I think it is only Dokpesi, the momentum is still with the South West. The other geo-political regions South East, North East, North West have all come out to support a candidate from the South West. I think on a democracy basis when you have five out of six you have won. I think the chairman would come from the South West.

I am the Coordinator of Adeniran campaign in Lagos, this chairman position is very important in the life of the PDP that it cannot afford to play games with it. We need a chairman with integrity, someone that can unite the party and bring peace: Bode George lack integrity, of all of them the one person who don’t have problems with the EfCC is Adeniran, there is no way Bode George would become the party chairman that the opposition would not call him and ex- convict and his wife is a director general in an APC government, so there is no way he would not sell our plans to them. For Ladoja, he just came back to the PDP, his chances are slim, and for Gbenga Daniel the kind of politic he was playing in Ogun State put the party in bad light and position; forming several illegal groups, and for Agbaje it has not been long since he joined the party, it is too ambitious for

him to want to become the party chairman.

But there are insinuations that Adeniran is being funded

by Kasumu Buruji because he can be easily push around?

We should use the word cooperative. Nobody can control such man with his vast experience, a founding member of the party, a Professor of political science, grandfather and he is not controversial, Adeniran is the rightful man to lead the party, he knows the in and out of the party.

You talk about the ward Congress in Lagos do you mean there are still problems?

Yes, there was no congress in Lagos, it was inconclusive and now the chairman of the caretaker committee is dead. I don’t think Lagos would be able to have an executive committee by the time we have a convention in December, because there is division as we speak in the state and that has not been sorted out. I think Lagos is a peculiar case and one of the issues is that the Maina group have not been integrated into the party.

How do you assess the President Muhammadu Buhari led government so far?

The Buhari government is a hypocritical administration, a deception and a failure. Look at his administration with all the promises; he has failed to fulfill them. His government is filled with liars; he has shown that he is not a President for the whole country. Look at the Boko Haram killing people and he is silent, go to the streets and see the hopelessness among Nigerians.

Buhari would always stand for his people, look at his first appointment when he resumed office, majorly from the North, the South East was totally ignored. The man even said it that his focus would be to his people who gave him majority of the

The Buhari government is a hypocritical administration, a deception and a failure. Look at his administration with all the promises; he has failed to fulfill them. His government is filled with liars; he has shown that he is not a President for the whole country. Look at the Boko Haram killing people and he is silent, go to the street and see the hopelessness among Nigerians.

ADETOKUNBO PEARCE votes. So he is keeping to his promise.

Do you have confidence in the anti graft war?

Yes a war is going on, but it appears it is only targeted at the opposition. Let him start with himself first, lying is corruption, deception is corruption.

Look at the killing in the country, what has he done? Look at the security Chiefs, out of 14, 11 are from the North. Look at the recruitment in the CBN all in favour of the North.

But he has set up special court and committee to speed up cases.

The committee would only work if we have the right environment, the one that is free. It wouldn’t work and I don’t believe the court would achieve anything. Can he prosecute Saraki, Amaechi and the rest?

As long as the court doesn’t prosecute people in government no one would take it serious.

This government is spending more money taking care of Aso Rock than Jonathan did, they are not serious about the anti corruption fight. More than two years after they are still blaming Jonathan’s administration, he has shown he is not ready to resolve problems in the country.

Sincerely, if you look at the state of affairs in the country you would agree with me that the issue of restructuring would always find a way. Look at the at the states: there is no equality in the states in the country, for example Lagos and Kano has the same population size, but Kano has 44 local governments and

Lagos has 20. Even Jigawa has more, 27 than Lagos, you can see that there is clear injustice in the country which is unacceptable. This current system which put the mineral deposit in the states in the exclusive list, it is bad. That is why the country is like this and you can see nothing is working: I have said it on different occasions that Nigeria cannot develop without true, fiscal federalism.

What are the chances of the PDP in 2019?

Let the PDP get its house together then am sure we would win and give Nigerians another government, the worst would be better than this.

There is no way the APC can win the election in 2O19. They are not even united, they are divided into groups, is it the Tinubu group, Buhari group or Saraki group? The APC has been fragmented into groups, a party that cannot hold a convention, they don’t have a structure and I can tell you they would lose the 2019 election.

Do you expect surprises from any new party?

Any party that come and is organised and realises that there is imbalance in the structure of the country and that it need to be restructured would do well.

Look at the South East it has only five states, that is injustice, Lagos has less local government to Kano inspite of having same population size. The country cannot develop if we keep depending on oil, we have to allow the states control their resources.

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Continuous blame game by President Buhari and his team

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is. Excellency, President Muhammed Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, their surrogates and the All Progressive Congress continue to heap the blame on former President Jonathan for the economic downturn in the country today. They keep telling us that President Jonathan failed to efficiently manage proceeds from higher oil prices and left an empty treasury, the blame game needs to stop.

Before I go any further, let me make it very clear that I am apolitical, my loyalty is to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the constitution and the truth. I wanted President Goodluck Jonathan to be defeated in the 2015 elections because of the monumental corruption in his administration and his inability to protect Nigerians from the evil that is Boko Haram.

It is very unfair to blame former President Jonathan for our current economic situation. President Jonathan and Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wanted us to save when oil prices was at its peak. The duo on several occasions asked the 36 Governors to join the federal government in putting money aside, all 36 Governors were opposed to the idea, even going the length of taking the federal government to the Supreme Court in furtherance of their position. Our state Governors said the federal government had no right to compel them to save, this is all in the public domain.

President Jonathan and Mrs. OkonjoIweala were able to put some money aside even though the system we run makes it almost impossible for us to save. With our current system, the revenues that goes into the government’s till is shared by all three tiers of government (federal, state and local government).

President Jonathan and Mrs. OkonjoIweala actually did Nigeria and President Buhari a big favour by establishing the Nigerian sovereign wealth fund with $1B, some of our state Governors were opposed to this idea as well. Presi-

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dent Jonathan and Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala left behind about $1.6B from the income and education tax remitted by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas. President Jonathan and Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala also left over $2B in the excess crude account for President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo. About $30B controlled by the central bank remained in our foreign reserves in contrast to the $3.7B former President Obasanjo and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met in our foreign reserves when they assumed office in 1999.

In actuality, bailouts wouldn’t have been available to states if former President Jonathan and Mrs.Okonjo-Iweala didn’t leave behind billions of dollars for President Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo when they assumed power in 2015.

We Nigerians have to hold second term Governors and immediate past Governors belonging to both the APC and PDP responsible for most of our current economic woes. Second term Governors and a huge majority of immediate past Governors failed to grow their respective ecomonies, failed to pay workers and pensioners, failed to create new jobs, failed to increase their internally generated revenue exponentially and they all failed to improve the lives and living conditions of the people they serve or served. Immediate past Governors also left behind huge debts for their successors. I commend President Buhari for giving states bailouts, Nigeria would have nose-dived into a catastrophic depression if he hadn’t.

The Niger Delta Militants also played a huge role in our economic downturn, they disrupted our oil production by blowing up pipelines and attacking oil facilities. Oil production was cut by half, from an average of 2.2 million barrels per day to about 1.1 million barrels per day. Nigeria was losing over $36M everyday, I am going to commend President Buhari, Vice President Osinbajo and Ibe Kachikwu for dousing the tension in the Niger Delta region and getting our oil production back to over 2 million barrels per day.

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“One of the truest test of integrity is the blunt refusal to be compromised”.

“ The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough”.

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Kachikwu’s lamentation to a non comforter

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he seed of nepotic appointments of President Mohammadu Buhari is yielding fruits bountifully. In fact in a true quota basis, it is like a moving train, going from one sector to the other. It started with the Vice/Acting President who we heard was being undermined by Buhari’s Chief of Staff. It then moved to the health sector, where not too long ago, we heard that, Buhari’s appointee Head of NHIS had told his supervising minister that, only Buhari can discipline him. It took the intervention of the then Acting President for the “Imperial” NHIS boss to proceed on the suspension placed on him by the minister. The train soon moved to the Justice sector, where the Attorney General / Minister of Justice was openly complaining that the chairman of EFCC had refused to forward the files of the former public office holders investigated to his office for proper prosecution. To the EFCC Chairman, no lesser mortal other than the President can he obey.

Now the train has arrived at the petroleum sector. The cerebral and articulate Minister of State for pe-

troleum and a Publisher of note, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu is being humiliated, disrespected and messed up by the GMD NNPC Dr. Maikanti Buru who supposed to report him. Dr. Kachikwu was appointed GMD of NNPC on August 4, 2015 to reposition the outfit for greater service delivery or so they said.

By November 11, 2015, Kachikwu was given an added responsibility as he was sworn in as the Minister of State for Petroleum while the main portfolio of a Minister resides with the President. For one year, Kachikwu was combining the job of a minister and that of the GMD NNPC. He has helped to re-stabilize the sector by working with the Niger Delta Elders to bring down militancy in the region. Crude oil is now selling at over 2 million barrels per day, so Buhari is done with him. That is the gospel truth.

Kachikwu does not fit into the trust circumference of Buhari, his professional competence notwithstanding. He was only brought in to do a job he has done.

Whether he resigns or stay, it would not make any meaning to Buhari. Baru on the other hand, was brought in to do what he is doing and he is a man in whom

Buhari is well pleased. He could not have been signing those multibillion dollar contracts without the approval of the President.

In fact, Kachikwu will be more amazed when he later learns that the board members may have been “settled” to acquiesce to the effort at sidelining, disrespecting and humiliating him.

I have always believed that Buhari is not fighting corruption but his political enemies. If anything, he is only busy recovering loots of the past while that of the present is left unchecked. Regrettably, corruption is walking with four legs in this government.

Recently, the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime in collaboration and corroboration with/of Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) came up with a damning report of how over N400b changed hands among this government’s officials between June 2016 and this year.

EFCC has not lifted a finger.

Also a serving Senator Misau came up with a weighty allegation of how the current IGP has been pocketing billions of naira in the past one year from multinationals, banks and highly placed persons who have sought police protection.

EFCC has looked the other way.

Do we need to talk about Osinbajo Panel reluctantly set up by the President to x-ray the already detailed report of Senate subcommittee on North East which indicted the suspended SGF Babachir Lawal on award of contract? Over a month has passed since the report was submitted to the President without any sign of it being acted upon or made public. A true manifestation of Shehu Sani’s theory of “insecticide and deodorant” So, Dr. Kachikwu should by now come to the grin reality that, his “lamentation” will never receive any “favourable” response by the President. If after 3 months of Baru’s controversial appointments into various NNPC management posts, 1 month after he wrote the much publicised letter to Mr. President, nothing has changed, he should realise that this President is done with him. His lamentation is lamentably directed to a non comforter. He should not hope to have relief for his prayers. It behooves on him to either decide to go or stay. This kind of treatment still awaits others who have naively believed that a leopard can change its spot. It has been proved several times over.

in his capacity can access lots of intelligence, also told the media that visible evidence exists to show that his allegations were not sensational but factually accurate.

The governor went as far as indicating that official signals from the police had clearly proved his allegations to be genuine and credible.

According to Wike, criminal activities of SARS, Rivers State have been uncovered by the Inspector General of Police X Squad Abuja deployed to the State after the squad busted the attempted kidnap of one Mr. Azumana Ifeanyi on September 11, 2017 at the GRA, Port Harcourt.

Rivers State government officials stated that the official Police Signal with the title: “Police Wireless Message” and Reference Number DTO: 121030/09/2017 - INGENPOL-X-FHQ ABUJA TO-INGENPOL SEC ABUJA, noted that the squad received a distress call on the kidnap of Mr. Ifeanyi and immediately swung into action.

According to the Signal, they met three SARS operatives robbing before a gun duel ensued.

The operatives had taken Mr. Ifeanyi to a Fidelity Bank ATM where they compelled him to withdraw N500,000 as ransom, according to the Rivers government’s officials.

One of the SARS operatives was killed, while Inspector Justice Nyeche who led the IGP team was injured, the narrators said .

Governor Wike said: “Most of the kidnapping and armed robbery taking place in this State are done by men of SARS. They use exhibit

vehicles to operate. As the Chief Security Officer of the state, you complain, but they choose to play politics with crime.

“They fight crime in some States, but they refuse to fight crime in Rivers State. We are done with the elections, but they are using SARS to create insecurity in the State.

“As I speak with you, they will deny. But the SARS Operative who was killed was amongst those who raided the Rivers East Senatorial District Collation Centre. This man can be identified in the video as one of those who invaded the collation centre with his commander.”

The Governor alleged that the deliberate acts of violence being perpetrated by the Police in Rivers are being orchestrated as part of a ploy to rig the 2019 general elections.

“I have never seen a country where they politicize crime, it is very obvious that they want to give the impression that Rivers State is unsafe. They want to instill fear preparatory to declaring during the elections that there is so much killing in Rivers”, Wike said.

He added that, “authorities are deliberately trying to destroy a whole State and you want the people to be happy. I will no longer write. Now is the time to take my case to the public, for the whole world to know what is happening”.

Emmanuel Onwubiko is head of the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) andblogs@www.emmanuelonwubiko. com ; www.huriwa@blogspot.com.

When Police becomes the thief

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Emmanuel Onwubiko

he Nigeria Police has a very notorious image which must be cleaned up through fundamental attitudinal transformations of the men and officers of the institution.

Apart from the well-known notoriety as being corrupt and excessively bribe taking, some percentages of those enrolled in the Nigeria Police have also entered the book of infamy as perpetrators of a range of crimes ranging from petty crime to sophisticated robberies.

Some readers may be wondering why we give a lot of attention to some of these manifestations of crime and criminality within the ranks of the police.

But, the symbolism of the policing institution which portrays their operatives as the enforcers of laws that prevent and punish criminals, makes it the more bizarre to see that some of these trained police operatives get involve in carrying out violent crimes in the society.

There is this popular aphorism that says that he who goes to equity must go with clean hands. In the same vein, people are left shell shocked whenever it is discovered that the same police operatives who should save the society from crime is the criminal.

The immediate trigger for this piece is the celebrated case of men of the Rivers State Police

Command who were indicted by the state government of being the brains behind all sorts of criminalities and violent robberies including kidnappings for ransom payments.

Infact as i write this piece, a taxi driver has just been killed by the operatives of this notorious SARS in Port Harcourt over allegations of belonging to a cult group. This commercial cab operator of Yoruba descent has however been said by witnesses not to belong to any cult group. By the way, is it in the place of the police to arrest and kill suspects even before they are prosecuted in the competent court of law in line with section 6 of the Constitution of federal republic of Nigeria? The scope of allegations of involvement of police in crime has however expanded as i said in Rivers and several other states. Few weeks back during the last Easter festivities, a Nigerian returnee from Malaysia who went home to Owerri Imo state for his traditional wedding was extra legally killed by the police for failing to part with some of his money.

Let’s revisit the matter of involvement of SARS operatives in dastardly crimes in Rivers state.

The Rivers State governor Mr. Nyesom Wike, a lawyer had in early September specifically accused the operatives of the police special Anti-Robbery squad (SARS) of carrying out most of the armed robbery incidents and kidnappings in Rivers State.

The Rivers State governor who

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Afrinvest unveils 2017 Banking Sector Report at LSE Ïd Ɠ MƆ ƄƍƆ ƍƄ ƋƄ Ƅƕ ƅ ƍ Ə Ɔ Ƅ Sam Nzeh

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ited launched the 2017 Edition of the annual Banking Sector Report at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), heralding the call that Nigeria has reopened for business.

The launch of the report was the anchor event of the 4th Nigeria Capital Markets and Banking Forum hosted by the LSE in collaboration with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and in partnership with Afrinvest.

According to Group Managing Director, Afrinvest, Ike Chioke,

this is the right time for foreign investors to re-engage with the Nigerian economy. He elucidated the stable macroeconomic environment that now exists in Nigeria, and the extensive reforms in diverse industries that continue to create a favourable environment for long term investments.

His words: “We stand on the side of optimism that the glass is half full. With a population of 180 million people growing at 2.8% and indicators that show positive GDP growth, certainly, the Nigerian economy is one to watch. This forum, therefore, comes at a topical

moment, and we are proud to lend our voice to the international community that Nigeria is open for business. This is the time to come back.”

“We have already seen strong reforms in the agriculture, power and oil & gas sectors. In addition, there have been commendable efforts to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria, including the introduction of Visa on Arrival.

We are, therefore, looking forward to building on the foundation of the stable macroeconomic environment and these reforms to develop the hard infrastructure that

will culminate in extensive industrialization.”

Special Guest of Honour, Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria expressed his delight over Afrinvest’s flagship report saying, “I would like to thank the Board and Management of Afrinvest for this incisive report that so clearly analyses Nigeria’s position, and does an excellent job of presenting Nigeria in its best light.”

He went on to expound on the importance of the title of the report, Nigeria Reopens for Business, painting a picture of Nige-

ria’s journey to date. “We recently found ourselves in a very difficult position with the sudden crash in crude oil prices, and there was a serious haemorrhage of foreign exchange reserves. Faced with the reality that we had to survive and under the leadership of the President, we were reminded that Nigeria once fed itself and thrived with revenues from agriculture.

Since then, we have aggressively pursued diversification, and as we continue to look inwards, we are confident that we will increase the wealth of Nigeria. Nigeria has indeed reopened for business.”

NMA calls on FG to implement 2014 National Health Act Yakubu Salisu, Kano

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The Chairman of the Kano State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof.

Mohammad Aminu Mohammad, has called on the Federal Government to fully operationalise the 2014 National Health Act which made provision, among others, of not less than one percent of consolidated revenue as Basic Health Provision Fund (BHPF) to cater for the emergencies and the medical bill for the less privileged members in the society.

He made this call at the weekend in Kano during a lecture to mark the end of a week-long activities organized to mark this year’s Physician Medical Week, with the theme ‘Declining Immunization Coverage: Threat to National Development and Security, Way Forward’.

According to him, the 2016/2017 National immunization coverage survey (NICS) indicates that only 33% of children 12-23 months of age had 3 doses of pentavalent vaccine against the global target of 90% and only 23% were fully immunized while 40% do not receive any vaccines from health system.

That the implication of this finding is that a large population of our children particularly under 5 years of age are unprotected and are therefore at the risk of dying from vaccine preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria, pertussis, tuberculosis etc.

This scaring statistics, he said, are unacceptable to Nigerian doctors as it is a great danger and threat to the survival of our great Nation as no meaningful development can

take place in a society where disease and death is ravaging the potential leaders and our hopes of tomorrow. Hence, the need for call for the Government at all levels as well as other stake holders to redouble effort to reverse the ugly trend.

Mohammad called on government to intensify their efforts in recruitment of more Doctors and other health care workers, training and retraining of the existing ones to keep face with the current expansion.

He made use of the event to appeal to the state government for a peace of land where they would build a doctors house where the less privileged members of the society would be attended to free of charge. Also that the association is in need of a bus for conveying it’s members anytime they are to embark on social responsibilities such as the medical mission.

L-R: Senior Director, World Bank Education Mission, Dr. Jaime Saavedra; Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun and Education Practice Manager, World Bank Education Mission, Mr. Halil Dundar, during a courtesy visit to the Governor in his Oke-Mosan,

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Adamawa state chapter on Sunday honoured the chairman of the state Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADHCDA), Dr. Abdullahi Belel, with the award of excellence to mark the 2017 physician Week.

At a dinner night in Government House, Yola, Belel alongside other colleagues were recognized for their meaningful contributions to the devel-

opment of health care delivery in the state and the country at large.

On Dr Belel citation,Dr Steven John narrated that “is a Man that succeeded in turning Adamawa state primary health care into a model of good service delivery in the country whereby many clinics in rural communities are giving 24 hours health services.”

“He has fall on the order of Professor Ramsome Kuti as the new Father of primary health care delivery services in Nigeria, bringing good name

to the state’s primary health care, painting good image of the country through his vast knowledge of rural hospitals in the outside world.” He said The award night was among the activities lined up to mark the week, where a team of 60 medical doctors traveled to Ganye LGA and carried out free health services. Sixteen surgical operations of various ailments were successful carried out and hundreds of people also received free medical consultations.

According to the state chair-

man of the association, Dr. Adiele Apagu, this year’s week of the association is set aside to give medical services to many people in the state’s rural areas.

He extolled Dr. Belel as a philanthropist physician who has effectively changed the narrative of the state’s primary health care services not only in the state but in the eye of international communities.

“Belel is an asset and a pride to us in Adamawa state who is making us to work with our shoulders high any where we go,” he said.

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I will create youth mentoring platform if elected PDP national chairman -Bode George Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja

ÏÏÏAn aspirant for the National

Chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has promised to create a platform aimed at mentoring the youths and properly preparing them for leadership and governance if elected.

Chief George made the promise while interacting with the chairmen of the PDP in the 36 states of the country at the Druz Resort and Events Centre at the weekend in Abuja as part of his nationwide consultations with

party stakeholders.

He pointed out that the initiative is an important requirement for building a credible leadership succession line in the country.

George, a one-time Deputy National Chairman (South) of the opposition party, disclosed that part of the vision of the founding fathers for PDP was to promote popular participation in the governance of the country by all groups of stakeholders, including the youths.

He stressed that it was very important to create a platform that would effectively mentor the

youth for leadership and governance so that the country can have a succession of leaders who know what to do, at any point in time, to progressively move the nation forward.

The former Military Administrator of Ondo and Lagos States, said that in all the years he has been in leadership positions in the party, he had always supported every effort to ensure that the party remained connected to all the critical stakeholders and through them to the general populace whose mandate the party would always need to remain in power in

the service of the country.

Chief George recalled that he was instrumental to the formation of Group 84 which was supported and promoted by the state chairmen of the party in the 36 states of the country and the federal capital territory many years ago when some powerful elements attempted to hijack the party.

He said the state chairmen foiled the attempt and insisted that PDP was a grassroots party and must remain guided by the collective aspirations of the people.

His words, “We cannot afford

BATAM launches awareness sticker

to make .mistakes now. We must get it right, be fair and just to all and keep connected to the people.

They are our strength and God helping us, the party shall be victorious in the next elections.

“And now is the time to begin to mentor our youths and raise from among them a crop of credible, resourceful, dynamic and patriotic leaders. If I am elected, I will involve the youths in leadership positions including putting them in various committees where they will learn the ropes and gain necessary experience to become good leaders”, he said.

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NDDC to boost Digital Learning in Niger Delta

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group known as Bola Ahmed Tinubu Admirers Movement (BATAM) worldwide has inaugurated its awareness sticker preparatory to the official inauguration of the Movement.

According to the founder of BATAM, Dr. Kenneth Ibikunle Solana, the movement peopled by men and women from all walks of life who believe in the political ideology and the infectious philanthropy of Tinubu, a onetime governor of Lagos State.

Addressing a fairly large crowd that witnessed the inauguration of the stick at the Ariya Unity Club and Events Centre, Akute, Ogun State, Dr. Solana said that the official nationwide inauguration of the Movement would take place in Lagos State next February.

Dr. Solana said that the Movement was foundered in order to encourage Nigerians and indeed Africans to emulate the political and philanthropic ideas of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He listed some of the ideals of the former Lagos governor which BATAM is out to promote as exemplary and visionary leadership, good governance attributes, commendable humanitarian services, religious tolerance among others.

Describing Tinubu as the the hero of Nigerians home and abroad, Dr. Solana said that BATAM was another way of showing gratitude to Tinubu for the good works he had done and doing particularly in the field of politics, human development and philanthropy and assured that BATAM would serve as a veritable social platform on which all those who admire Tinubu would come together to interact.

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose (left), during the inspection tour of the ongoing Ado-Ekiti roundabouts project in Ekiti State… at the weekend.

Bomadi community commends Amnesty boss on vocational centre Nafisat Abubakar, Abuja

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Bomadi community in Bomadi local government area of Delta state has applauded the grassroots development efforts of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brig-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd) on the establishment of a power vocational training center in the community within his short period in office.

Speaking to newsmen at the Presidential Amnesty Power Training center in Bomadi local government area of Delta, a former chairman of the community, Mr. Stanley Patrick, commended Boroh for his maturity, foresight and ingenuity in his approach to grassroots’ development projects.

He said, “Boroh’s interest is focused on ensuring that capacities of ex-militants and youths in rural communities in the Niger Delta

region are developed through visible infrastructure such as the vocational training center located in Bomadi community.”

According to the former youth president who also doubles as the community relations officer of the power vocational training centre project, Boroh also awarded an access road project, being the first internal road project in the community, saying that though the power vocational training centre project was conceived by the previous administration, the project was stalled after the land acquisition processes.

He further recalled that the Amnesty boss, on assumption of office never abandoned the project because of its relevance to the youths of the Niger Delta region in the area of capacity building and continued the project by awarding the contract in addition to an access road project that leads to the vocational training centre.

The community relations officer

noted that “this job has helped the community and it has brought peace to the area. Because of the fear of President Muhammadu Buhari, every contractor is t seriously working, unlike the previous administration where things were done with impunity.

He said the two ongoing projects from the Presidential Amnesty office in the community have created several jobs for the youths, as the labour is provided by the community, with local people supplying sand, granites among other needs at the project site, reiterating that Gen. Boroh is the best person for the position because of his unrelenting passion for the development of the Niger Delta region, with a view to sustaining peace and stability in the area.

Representative of Cafmeg Nigeria Ltd, (the contracting firm) Engr.

Larry Akin, explained that the project which was meant to train youths in electrical, electronics and power related vocations, started Jan. 2016.

ment Commission, NDDC, says it will boost digital learning by linking the entire Niger Delta region with fiber optics that will facilitate internet penetration and spread.

The Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, said this when members of the Governing Council and Management of the Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa, paid him a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt.

Senator Ndoma-Egba said that the Commission was making efforts to create a new environment that would bring the Niger Delta in line with the digital age. “We will challenge the creativity of our young men and women and we will also help our tertiary institutions to key into the modern ways of learning,” he said.

According to the NDDC Chairman, “the world has gone digital and learning is now electronicbased.” He observed: “If we don’t train for the new world, we will be left behind. So everything is technology-based now and we want to leave a landmark contribution at the end of our tenure.

We want to link the entire Niger Delta region with fiber optics that will enhance widespread internet usage.”

Senator Ndoma-Egba said that he and the NDDC Managing Director, Mr Nsima Ekere, recently visited São Tomé and Principe to discuss with the country’s Prime Minister on the possibility of benefiting from their own excess internet capacity. He noted that the discussions were very positive.

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NCC to checkmate SIM swap fraud Tony Nwakaegho

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the commission has put in place a regulation to checkmate SIM Swap fraud.

Head of Zonal Operations, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ms. Helen Obi, made this disclosure in a recent interview in Jos, stressing that a SIM is a smart card inside a mobile phone, carrying identification number unique to the owner, while SIM Swap is the process of replacing your existing SIM with a new SIM and moving your existing number, data etc. to a new SIM. Obi affirmed that the new regulation put in place to stop

SIM Swap fraud was in the interest of customers, adding that SIM SWAP fraud has a lot of issues attached to it because you find a lot of people who are not the owners of these numbers going to do SIM SWAP at various centres nationwide.

She sasid,“We have cases of fraudulent activities done on people’s bank account as a result of SIM SWAP and they complain to the commission expecting that the commission would compensate them.

“We have now put a regulation in place advising these operators to demand for certain requirements and criteria before allowing SIM swapped.

The Head of Zonal Operations, NCC pointed out that anybody

coming for SIM Swap must prove that the number that was been requested to be swapped belonged to him/her, stressing that once that is done, there would be no complain and the operators would not be left in doubt.

“So it is all in the interest of consumers that we are doing this because of the complaints, especially the one that has to do with fraudulent activities on the consumer’s bank account.

“What we as a regulatory authority keep advising and encouraging our consumers to do is that they should also help the commission to serve them better by following laid down rules.

“Some subscribers said that

Network providers were putting them through stress to have a SIM replaced.

“They said that they were being asked to bring court affidavit, national identification card, SIM pack amongst other requirements,” she said.

However, Mrs Ola Adedeji, an ICT expert, commended the Commission on the idea of asking subscribers to identify themselves properly before replacing lost SIM. Adedeji noted that subscribers were not adequately informed about the new development by network providers; hence they are facing some challenges.

“It is okay to ask a subscriber, who lost a SIM card and want a replacement, to properly identify

himself or herself before a reissue.

“But my problem with the network providers is that they should educate customers properly so as to enable us prepare ourselves before coming for replacement,” she added.

Some of the subscribers’ complaints stem from the stress of retrieving a misplaced SIM as network providers asked them to bring so many things, to swear affidavit because one did not get his SIM pack.

They urged the NCC and network providers to embark on serious sensitisation campaigns to properly educate subscribers on the need to provide the items for proper identification when they want to do SIM Swap.

Gani Adams’ installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo slated for next January Charles Okogene

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L-R: Representative of Christian Association of Nigeria, President, Rev. Isreal Akanji; Senior Apostle General and Secretary, The Eternal Sacred order of The Cherubim & Seraphim Abuja. Dr. Napo Emuchay and His Most Eminence, Baba Aladura, Dr. David BobManuel, during a Reception / Dinner in Honour of Bob-Manuel in Abuja… at the weekend. Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Stakeholders recommend cancellation of free education in Ondo state

‘Tosin Ajuwon Akure

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stakeholders in the education sector have recommended the cancellation of free education in the tertiary institutions of Ondo state.

They said if the state wants to achieve any functionality in its education sector, then, its business should not be left in the hands of the government alone.

According to them, the state government should hold the brick of education at the primary levels while parents should fund the education of their wards/children in the tertiary institutions level.

The stakeholders explained that there is need for the state

government to review the chargeable (tuition) fee in the tertiary institutions of learning in the state in the face of the dwindling economy.

They suggested this at the end of a two day educational summit which was held at the International cultural and events centre in Akure.

The 19 paragraphs communiqué was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Steve Awosika and obtained by journalists in Akure on Sunday.

The stakeholders also suggested that the state government should recruit more teachers in the primary school to fill the vacant positions in the sector.

“The issue of education fund-

ing is too important to be left in the hands of government alone if we must achieve functionality in education. It must be the business of all stakeholders.

“Government should fund education at the Primary school level while parents should be responsible for the education of their children at the Secondary and Tertiary levels.

“There should be a review of chargeable fees in State’s tertiary institutions in line with the needs of each school and current economic realities.

“The issue of return of schools to their original owners requires further engagement amongst stakeholders in order to arrive at amicable and workable solution,” it said.

The official installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land has been fixed for the January13, 2018.

This is contained in a statement issued by Femi Adepoju, the Director of Media And Communication to the Aare Designate.

“The palace of the Alaafin Of Oyo, The Iku Babayeye Ikeji Orisa, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has scheduled the installation ceremony of the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo for the 13th of January 2018,” the statement said, even as it mentioned that details of the installation programme would be announced later.

Recall that Otunba Gani Adams was proclaimed the 15th Aare Ona kakanfo by the Alaafin on the 15th of October.

Explaining the Choice of Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, said the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, was chosen as the new Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland after considering his antecedents as a Yorubaman who had exhibited passion for defending his people, their culture and tradition.

The monarch explained that Adams was courageous and bold whenever he stepped forward to defend the Yoruba race.

He said, “The choice of Adams was well thought out before a decision was taken. He has shown enough charisma to deserve the

honour.

“If you have been observing him in the past many years, Adams attends all Yoruba festivals, irrespective of where they are held. He also promotes our culture through so many means including his annual Olokun festival.

“I picked him because he loves the Yoruba race and all the culture and tradition of our people.

He has contributed immensely to upholding them. Whenever he attends these festivals, he goes with a large entourage and financially, he is always responsible for the cost. He does not attend in order to benefit financially.

“He may be young but he is also very bold and courageous. These are traits synonymous with an Aare Ona Kakanfo. Adams is a Yoruba cultural enthusiast. He defends the race anywhere he goes. Among his strengths is that he has strong supporters in every town in Yorubaland through his Oodua Peoples Congress.

“Money or material wealth is not considered before choosing an Are Ona Kakanfo. Abiola promoted everything that had to do with Yoruba race. He was popular among his people and he was close to traditional rulers.

So, Adams may not be as rich as Abiola but I can tell you he has all the qualities an Aare Ona Kakanfo should possess. He leads an organisation that is ever ready to defend the cause of the Yoruba race. Is there any Yorubaman that has such clout as Adams without being a politician today?” said the monarch.

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MYTHS OF “EMBER” MONTHS: True or false? Ï9t’s the month Prophet Mohammed died, Cleric Ï Obey traffic rules, safety of life not negotiable - LASTMA

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Ladesope Ladelokun For some folks, the last four months of every year with the string “ember” are not just the regular months spanning September to December, the mythical aura these months attract, according to observers, have continued to stir apprehension year in, year out.

While many believe that ember months are the most dangerous of each year because of the calamities – especially vehicular accidents that escalate during the period, others dismiss them as unfounded.

Now, half way towards the climax of ember months, the beliefs about ember months can be subsumed under two broad categories: myths and realities.

But do ember months really come with evil forebodings?

What religious leaders say The General Overseer of God’s Seed Ministry, Pastor Bola Olajuyitan, says people have reasons to be apprehensive when ember months approach, acknowledging that although terrible happenings may occur any time during the year, but the frequency is higher during ember months.

His submission: ‘‘I can’t say there is no reason for people to fear when ember months approach. Criminals do more damage during these months than other months because they want to keep up with the Joneses. People want to celebrate Christmas at all costs so they resort to all manner of illegitimate means to have a grand celebration. They want their village folks to know that

“they have arrived” when they go home at Christmas.

“No one can really explain it away, but we record more accidents during this period and evil people are on the prowl so, as a shepherd, it is my duty to pray to give them the spiritual support they need to receive the mercy of God during this period.’’

Throwing some light on the preparation he makes to fortify his congregation for ember months, the cleric said he gathers them for a vigil before the time steps in.

“A week to the end of the month of August, we usually have a seven-days vigil to ward off evil, and it has been working for all of us over the years.’’

An Elder of the Jehovah’s Witness, John Uti, declares that both good and evil happen every day; therefore, no month or months should be given special attention.

Quoting from the Book of Ecclesiastes 9:11, John says the evil attached to the months of September to December only exists in the imagination of those who prefer to hold such belief, pointing out that God owns all the seasons.

“We don’t celebrate Christmas in our Church, so we don’t equate anything special to Christmas or September to December.

Whatever happens during this period happens every other time. I used to have a sister that was a member of a Pentecostal Church; she prayed fervently against evil in December, but she died

in January, so what’s the difference?”

In the same vein, an Islamic cleric, Jamiu Atolagbe, says nothing in Islam separates ember months from other months, stating that the Islamic calendar is different from the Gregorian calendar.

However, Atolagbe acknowledged that some Muslims hold strong opinion about Safar, which is the month of October.

“Safar is the month that Prophet Mohammed died. Some Muslims believe October is associated with evil because it is the month Prophet Mohammed died. They don’t hold weddings, house warming or any form of ceremonies or celebrations in October.

“They believe that October is the month evil occurs the most each year, but I don’t share their belief. Safar is the second month of the year and, for us Muslims, the year has just begun.’’

Right to life on the highway not negotiable - FRSC The Acting Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Lagos, Miss Bisi Sonusi, says it is the duty of everyone to make every road user safe. She says it is erroneous to conclude that evil forces cause havoc during ember months on our roads. “It is erroneous to say witches and wizards cause havoc during this time on our roads. There is more traffic on our roads during ember months because many things that needed to have been done in the early and middle parts of the year were left till the end of the year, so there is congestion.”

The traffic officer referred to the theme for this year’s ember watch – “Right to life on the highway is not negotiable’’ and said every one must obey traffic rules, “Be in the right frame of mind and avoid using phones while driving, among other precautions. It is not true that the rate of accidents increase during this period.

When we release the statistics for this year by the end of January next year, you can compare and contrast. It is the way we are wired,” she said.

A psychologist, Debo Adebimpe, says the fears about ember months can’t be totally dismissed because of the way we are.

“We grew up thinking that this period is the dangerous part of the year, but even when I somewhat agree, it’s our creation as a people. We want to impress the next man. I think it explains why people go out of their way to have financially-oiled celebrations – legitimately or illegitimately.

“It’s all about the frenzy to end the year on a note of grandeur. I won’t be insincere by saying these things don’t happen. It’s largely due to the way we are,” he concluded.

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OLEH UCHECHUKWU OGUNDU

ADAMSON IBRAHIM ABIODUN

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OSIKOYA ENIOLA ADEDOTUN

OSHODI AKEEM OLANREWAJU

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WALKBOLD FOUNDATION

TRINITY WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS NETWORK

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. OHIA NKIRU CHRISTIANA 2. ALUCHO PRINCEWILL CHIGOZIE 3. AINA OYEDIRAN THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. FOR REHABILITATION OF DEPORTEES FROM ABROAD AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING 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

MOSES MADUBOM CARE FUNDATION

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

TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR PETER OLUBUKOLA MORAKINYO CHAIRMAN 2. PASTOR JOHN ELUSADE OTUN SECRETARY 3. PASTOR MICHAEL OYEBODE FADIYIMU - MEMBER 4. PASTOR DAVID ADEPEJI AJAYI MEMBER 5. PASTOR JOSEPH OLUGBENGA AKINOLA - MEMBER 6. BARRISTER OLUFUNKE OMOLARA ADARAMOLA - MEMBER 7. AWELE MARY-ROSE ILUSANMI MEMBER 8. MOSES IGBASUWE HEMBANZAN - MEMBER 9. COSMOS CHIGOZIRIM NJOKU MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST WORLDWIDE THROUGH CHRISTIAN LITERATURES AND PUBLICATIONS. 2. TO CREATE A UNIQUE AND ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY OF CHRISTIAN WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS. 3. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIVE, INFORMATIVE, AND ENABLING PLATFORMS FOR MEMBERS TO THRIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR VINCENT ODJE

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

TRUSTEES: 1- MADUBOM MOSES CHUKWUBUNA 2- MADUBOM GRACE NGOZI 3- MADUBOM LAWRENCE ARINZE AIM AND OBJECTIVE TO PROVIDE CARE, SUPPORT AND TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIP TO CHILDREN OF THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

MENSA INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT SOCIETY NIGERIA

THE SHEPHERD’S FLOCK INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

NAZARENE’S FEET FOUNDATION

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

OLD TRUSTEES : 1. AKINYEMI ADETUTU OLUYEMISI (RETAINED).

2. ADEGBITE DAVID OLUDAYO (RETAINED).

3. AKINYEMI ZACCHAEUS ADEBOWALE (RETAINED).

4. FAMILONI OLANIYI OLAMIGOKE (RETAINED).

5. TONY AKINYEMI (REMOVED).

NEW TRUSTEE : 6. MBANEFO N. ERNEST (NEWLY APPOINTED).

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEE 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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2010.

THE PROPOSED TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANISATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. MRS CHIDIEBERE ATULOMAH 2. MR NZEAKOR ATULOMAH THE PROPOSED OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: A) TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO WIDOWS, THE ORPHANED AND OTHER INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF BASIC HOUSING, UPKEEP SUPPORT, ITEMS OF CLOTHING, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED AREAS OF NEED B) TO EMPOWER THE SAID WIDOWS, ORPHANED OR INDIGENT THROUGH SKILLS ACQUISITION, CAPACITY BUILDING, PETTY TRADE SEEDING, AND SUCH OTHER RELEVANT SUPPORT AS THE ORGANISATION CAN AFFORD OR DECIDE FROM TIME TO TIME. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI-IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA FCT WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE-NAMED ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP C20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2010.

THE PROPOSED TRUSTEES OF THE ORGANISATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. MR YEN CHOI 2. MR NZEAKOR ATULOMAH THE PROPOSED OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: A) TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE AMONG ITS MEMBERS THROUGH DISCUSSIONS, SYMPOSIA, JOURNALS, LECTURES, SEMINARS, AND LOCAL, REGIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL GATHERINGS B) TO CREATE A FORUM FOR INTERACTION AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND THE MEMBERS OF OTHER NATIONAL MENSA GROUPS IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND THUS FOSTER GREATER INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING AND WORLD PEACE THROUGH CITIZENTO-CITIZEN LINKAGES ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI-IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA FCT WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

SIGNED: SYNERGY LAW PARTNERS SOLICITORS

SIGNED: SYNERGY LAW PARTNERS SOLICITORS

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. BABALOLA DAVID ADEREMI 2. AFOLABI GABRIEL KOLA 3. BABALOLA ADEWALE IBRAHIM 4. BABALOLA LATIFAT OLASHILE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO FOSTER UNITY PROGRESS AND FRIENDSHIP AMONG MEMBERS 3. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND SECURITY 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 BY SECRETARY

YOUNG NIGERIANS AGAINST GREED INITIATIVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. PASTOR EDWARD OLUTOKE 2. AMB. AKPOS A-MAMUZEE DIXON 3. AMB. ANDOS A-MAMUZEE DIXON 4. AMB. PHILIP ATAR 5. DR. ADEBAYO MODUPE ELIZABETH 6. ALH. MUHAMMED SULE 7. COM. ECHEZONA ASUZU 8. PROF. EME OLUTOKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO EMPOWER YOUNG NIGERIAN FOR POSITIVE CHANGE ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

EMPORIUM PLAZA NIGERIA LIMITED 20 ELIAS CLOSE, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS TEL: 234(0)1 79L2 0510; +234 (0) 803 400 0222 RC NO: 647376 THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE MEMBERS OF EMPORIUM PLAZA NIGERIA LIMITED PURSUANT TO SECTION 457 OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT AT AN EXTRA-ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY DULY CONVENED AND HELD AT THE REGISTERED ADDRESS OF THE COMPANY ON THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE, 2017 THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE PROPOSED AND DULY PASSED AS SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS: 1. THAT THE SHAREHOLDERS ARE SATISFIED THAT THE COMPANY CAN NO LONGER CONTINUE ITS BUSINESS AND CONSIDER IT ADVISABLE TO WIND UP THE BUSINESS. 2. THAT THE COMPANY WOULD BE WOUND UP VOLUNTARILY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

3. THAT OYINKAN ALAKIJA OF 8 ALAO COURT, OLUKAYODE DRIVE LEKKI, WILL BE AND IS HEREBY NOMINATED/APPOINTED AS LIQUIDATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE WINDING UP. DATED THIS 9TH DAY OF JUNE 2017 ................................

JEAN CLAUDE MEYER

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OLIVIER MEYER

CHRIST BELIEVERS (EVANG) MISSION (CAC/IT/NO 5615) THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR CHANGE OF TRUSTEES AND AMENDMENT TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 OLD TRUSTEES 1. PASTOR PATRICK JEROME UDOH -RETAINED 2. ELDER ITA ETIM IKPE -REMOVED 3. ELDER LEO SUNDAY OKON -REMOVED 4. EYO PETER UMO -REMOVED 5. SOLOMON NTUKIDEM -REMOVED 6. PASTOR EDET UDO AKPAN -REMOVED 7. MRS. EMA ETIM IKPE -REMOVED 8. DEACON JOEL EFFIONG OKON -REMOVED NEW TRUSTEES 1. REV. IDONGESIT PATRICK JEROME -APPOINTED 2. PASTOR FABIAN AKPAN ETUKUDOH -APPOINTED 3. REV. ELIJAH JIMMY UDO -APPOINTED 4. PASTOR BASSEY MOSES AMAUNAM -APPOINTED 5. PASTOR ETOROBONG PATRICK JEROME -APPOINTED 6. ELDER SAMUEL AKPAN -APPOINTED AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION TO REFLECT THE CHANGES ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE AND AMENDMENT SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

FOUNDATION FOR BIODIVERSITY IN SOCIETY

CROSSPOINT HEALTH FOUNDATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. MATHEW DORE 2. MICHAEL CHUKWUDI EKWEMUKA 3. MRS. AYEORITSENO JOS-BAZUAYE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND ADVANCE RESEARCH ON WILDLIFE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AKHIGBEMEN EHIMEN ESQ

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1. PATRICK EFE OFOSE 2. THERESA OFOSE 3. JUDE EKPEN AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY LIVING AND PROMOTE FREE HEALTH SERVICES TO LESS PRIVILEGE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: UZUM PATRICK LUCAS , ESQ. SOLICITOR . 08037449011

OSOGBO GRAMMAR SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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.

NAMES OF TRUSTEES ARE AS FOLLOWS (1) COL. SAMUEL SUNDAY ADEJORO RTD (2) MR. JOSEPH ADEREMI AKINLADE (3) PROF. HEZEKIAH ADEYEMI MOSADOMI (4) PASTOR ENGR. OLUGBADE OYETUNDE OYEGOKE (5) DR. DEPO ADENLE (6) PROF. AKINYINKA OMOKOLAPO OMIGBODUN (7) VEN.SAMUEL ADEBOWALE ADEYEMO. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (1) TO CREATE A FORUM WHERE OLD STUDENTS CAN MEET AND DISCUSS THE MATTERS AFFECTING THE ASSOCIATION (2) TO PROMOTE THE SPIRIT OF BROTHERHOOD AMONGST THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION (3) TO CONTRIBUTE MORALLY AND FINANCIALLY TO THE PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL (4) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AMONGST THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE SCHOOL (5) TO HELP ALL ITS MEMBERS TO MEET A GOOD STANDARD OF LIVING. 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 BY SAKA ADEDAYO ADEYEMI AS SECRETARY.

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NON-VIOLENCE PEOPLE INITIATIVE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. IDE IDISONIMI OTON 2. INIFIELATE OTON IDE 3. PRINCE GORDONS 4. PALIMOTE JACOB 5. CHUKWUEMO STANLEY CHISIMDI 6. KALAZINE ENINMIEDE 7. WARIBOCOMO TARI 8. ABDULGANIYU AHMED 9. CHRISTOPHER AMIEBI 10. EBI NIWEIGHA OGELE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE IN THE COUNTRY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: AKHIGBEMEN EHIMEN ESQ AFRICAN YOUTH FUNDAMENTAL LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE x

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES 1. OJETOHAMEN GIDEON 2. ADIDI OLUWAFEMI 3. OJETOHAMEN MARVIS EHINOMEN 4. OMOIGBERAI DAVIS OMOKHEWA 5. FELIX USIFOH 6. KELVIN OJE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO EMPOWER THE YOUTHS THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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DESIRE HEALTH INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MRS. ADEJOKE ADERONKE OGUNGBIRE (MPH) - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. DANIEL OPEYEMI OGUNGBIRE 3. MR. UZOMA RICHARD OSEME 4. PROFESSOR OYEDUNNI SOLA ARULOGUN 5. DR. OLUMIDE ABIODUN ELEBUTE 6. DR. OLUNIFESI SURAJ ADEKUNLE (PHD) 7. MRS. VICTORIA EBERE DURUGO - SECRETARY 8. MRS. ABIMBOLA OLUREMI JIDE-AREMO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: A) TO PROMOTE HEALTH IN THE SOCIETY. 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 TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. LUCY SUBERU (SOLICITOR)

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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. OLAWORE AKINOLA KAYODE EDWIN, 2. UBOSI CHUKWUDI STEPHEN 3. EFUNTAYO EMMANUEL IBUKUN 4. TAIWO JIDE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE RELATIONSHIP WITH CAPITAL MARKET OPERATORS 2,TO PROMOTE THE ASSOCIATION OF CAPITAL MARKET VALUERS IN LINE WITH SEC REQUIREMENTS. 3. TO DEVELOP VALUATION STANDARDS FOR CAPITAL MARKET VALUATION. 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

ANYI BU OFU SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA IT NO: 1524

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

OLD TRUSTEES 1. EMMANUEL NWADIALOR OKEKE 2. MR. JERRY AZUBIKE 3. MR. AUGUSTINE NWOKOLO 4. MR. ISAIAH NWAFOR OKONKWO NEW TRUSTEES TO BE APPOINTED 1. SIR JOSIAH IFEANYICHUKWU ENUMA --CHAIRMAN 2. SIR MICHAEL ANOSIKE 3. CHIEF SIR ALPHONSUS UDECHUKWU OHAZULIKE 4. CHIEDU JOSEPH NWANGWU - SECRETARY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES REMAIN THE SAME ANY OBJECTION TO THIS CHANGE OF TRUSTEES SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR_GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT , OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET , MAITAMA , ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

NIGERIA EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB 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. SUNDAY NANMWA JOHN 2. PAM BOT-MANG THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO SUPPORT FOOTBALL RELATED ACTIVITIES AT ALL LEVELS IN NIGERIA AND TO ENCOURAGE FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN SUPPORTS OF FOOTBALL. 2.TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH SPORTS BODIES, AUTHORITIES AND GROUPS TOWARDS ENHANCING SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA. 3.TRANSFORMING YOUNG PEOPLE BY HELPING THEM TO DISCOVER THEIR SPORTING TALENTS AND ABILITIES. 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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OLUFESO ANTHONY ADEWUNMI 2. BUKOLA OLUWAFUNMILAYO ADEWUNMI 3. OLUWAFUNMILOLA IBRAHIM SALAMI

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CHAIRMAN VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: A) PROVISION OF WELFARE AND OR SCHOLARSHIP FOR BRILLIANT/INTELLIGENT BUT LESS PRIVILEGED STUDENTS/YOUTHS. B) WELFARE FOR THE WIDOWS. C) CREATING AWARENESS AND ORIENTATION ON CLIMATE REALITY. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: IKECHUKWU NWORAH, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

OKRO DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF EKET/ESIT EKET/ONNA 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 ACTS, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. SUNDAY GODWIN USO. 2. UWEN JOSEPH EKERUWEM. 3. UDUAK HARRY UDO. 4. NKOYO ANIETIE MEYOHO. 5. HANNAH DANIEL DANIEL. 6. ASSUMPTA FRIDAY SUNDAY..

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO WORK TOGETHER FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED-SECRETARY

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THE ALCANZAR FOUNDATION

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THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED GIVEN 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. OLATUNDE FEHINTOLA WILLIAMS 2. ELIZABETH MERCY SERRANO 3. FLORENCE WILLIAMS 4. SANTHA RUBY DOMINIC ADEYEMI SERRANO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO BE A SYMBOL OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL (YOUNG OR OLD) BY PROVIDING AND FACILITATING FREE MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND PROMOTING QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND MEDICAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING. 2. TO ASSIST POOR PATIENTS AND THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED BY FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND PREVENTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES. 3. TO ASSIST IN FACILITATING AND PROMOTING IMPROVED MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM AND HIGHLY SUBSIDIZED BUT SOPHISTICATED MEDICAL PROCEDURE WITHIN NIGERIA AND ABROAD AND DEAL WITH DIFFERENT MEDICAL ILLNESSES, DISEASES AND CONDITIONS. 4. TO ENGAGE IN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES FOR YOUTHS AND CHILDREN ACROSS NIGERIA AND AFRICA AND SETTING UP OF SKILL ACQUISITION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRES, SOCIAL EDUCATIONAL AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION FACILITIES AMONG THE DOWN-TRODDEN AND THE UNDER PRIVILEGED PEOPLE. ANY OBJECTION TO THE FOREGOING SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: KEHINDE DARAMOLA ESQ

CHRIST DIVINE DIRECTION CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR OBIJIAKU SIMON UCHE - CHAIRMAN 2. MR. EKEOCHA MARTINS - SECRETARY 3. MR. ONONIWU EDWIN - FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. MR. CHUKWUMA NWAFOR - P.R.O 5. MR. NWAKAEZE CHIEF JEROME JERRY - MEMBER 6. MR. KUPONIYI ADELEKE SUNDAY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE UNITY, LOVE AND MUTUAL CO-OPERATION AMONG MEMBERS. 2. TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF ALL MEMBERS 3. TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ENHANCE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE WELL BEING OF MEMBERS. 4. TO PROMOTE SOCIO-CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, SPORTING AND CHARITABLE DEVELOPMENTS PROGRAMS AND INTERESTS AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED SECRETARY

CHILDREN OF HOLY TRINITY ASSEMBLY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSEMBLY 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. OGHOGHOVWE PETER – SENIOR PASTOR 2. OGHOGHOVBE REGINA - ASST SENIOR PASTOR 3. UFUOMA LEMUEL - SECRETARY 4. EMEUNUIRE OGHENERO NAOMI - MEMBER THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD TO ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. 2. RAISING A GENERATION OF CHRISTIANS THAT WILL BUILD A BETTER CHURCH FOR THE COMING OF OUR LORD. 3. TO PREACH AND BRING DELIVERANCE TO THOSE WHOSE JOY HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY BY THE ENEMIES AND RESTORE HOPE TO THE HOPELESS, JOY TO THE SORROWED AND LIGHT TO THOSE IN THE DARK 4. TO PREACH AND TRAIN CHRISTIAN TO POSSESS THE GOOD CHRISTIAN VIRTUES AND SHINES AS LIGHT IN THE WORLD AND SALT OF THE EARTH 5. TO MINISTER DIVINE DELIVERANCE FROM FOUNDATION HOLDS 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

GINDIRI OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CLASS OF 1998

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. IBRAHIM, TEPLONG JOYCE 2. KILLI, DANIEL DINDAM 3. CHONG, JONATHAN DAVID 4. GOLIT, TAMWAKAT ELIZABETH THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1.TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1998 OF BOTH BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL, GINDIRI AND GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, GINDIRI TO INTERACT AND SUSTAIN A SENSE OF BELONGING THROUGH MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL CONTACTS. 2.TO SEEK, UPHOLD AND PROMOTE HIGH ACADEMIC, SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STANDARDS IN OUR ALMA MATERS I.E BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL, GINDIRI AND GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL GINDIRI. 3.TO ESTABLISH GOOD RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CLASS OF 1998, OTHER ALUMNI AND THE SCHOOLS; 4.TO CREATE A SPIRIT OF UNITY AMONGST ALL MEMBERS IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR STATES OF ORIGIN, TRIBE,RACE, SEX, RELIGION, STATUS, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION; 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 : SECRETAR

THE WILL OF GOD FIRE MINISTRY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. POPOOLA SAMUEL AYOMIDE- GENERAL OVERSEER 2. POPOOLA PRECIOUS FADEKEMEI- CLERGY 3. RAMONI MUSTAPHA SUNDAY- CLERGY 4. SHABA MATTHEW OMOLAYO- ELDER 5. SALU HELEN TEMITOPE AIMS AND OBJECTIONS 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 2. TO BRING SALVATION AND LIGHT TO THE UNSAVED AND WIN SOUL FOR HIM 3. PREACH TEACHING AND HEALING THROUGH WORSHIPS PROMOTING THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD AND OBEDIENT TO THE INSTRUCTION OF JESUS CHRIST 4. ENHANCE THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL OF THE JESUS CHRIST AND ORGANISE REVIVAL EVANGELISM AND HOUSE TO HOUSE FELLOWSHIP SERVICE 5. TO TEACH THE BIBLE AS THE WORD OF GOD ORDAINED PASTORS ORGANISE SEMINARS MARRIAGE COUNSELING AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS SERVICES ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

TRUSTEES ARE: (1) PRINCE RUFUS ADEDIRE ALADEYELU -GENERAL OVERSEER (2) MRS AYODELE OLORI-ALADEYELU - MINISTER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL 2. TO PREACH THE BIBLE DOCTRINE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED GENERAL OVERSEER x

WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

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. AKINDELE-OJO DEBORAH OLAJUMOKE CHAIRMAN 2. ADISA BINTA OLUREMILEKUN 3. OYELOHUNNU. OLUFUNMISO OLABISI PRESIDENT 4. AYISIRE BUKOLA TIBABATOPE SECRETARY 5. IDOWU OLUWAKEMI 6. AYODELE OLUGBEMINIYI OLURANTI 7. DAWODU OLANREWAJU FUNMILAYO AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE OLD STUDENTS OF WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL 2. TO ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL 3 . TO HELP IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS OF WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY 4. TO DEVELOP THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES IN WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL. 5. TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVOURS OF OLD STUDENTS OF WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL. 6. TO BUILD GOOD RELATIONSHIP AMONG OLD STUDENTS OF WESLEY GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL 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

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IKENNE NOBLE CLUB INTERNATIONAL

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

TRUSTEES ARE 1. ADELAJA ISIAKA BABATUNDE 2. AKINSANYA LUKMAN ABIODUN 3. KASALI KEHINDE EMMANUEL 4. ODUKOYA OLATUNBOSUN SUNDAY 5. KEHINDE BOLAJI ADEOLA 6. KOLAWOLE OLUWASESAN 7. ADESANYA OLAKUNLE PRUDENCE 8. EFUNNUGA ADESOLA ADESHINA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROMOTE THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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LEKKI-EPE BOREHOLE DRILLERS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES ARE: 1,GODWIN EKUTEGBE ( CHAIRMAN) 2,RAYMOND OKORO AGBUDUWE (GEN SECRETARY) 3,EMEKA AWUEZE (COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN) 4, JACOB OGORO JAMES (TREASURER) AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS AND TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG THEM. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR MERCY OMAGE SOLICITOR

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YOUNG LEADERS EMPOWERMENT FORUM

EKE NDONI YAM DEALERS ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ANOZIE CHIMEZIE HYGINUS 2. EBUTE CATHERINE QUEENDALINE 3. IGBE AUSTIN EMMANUEL(CHAIRMAN) 4. MODEBE EUGENE CHIEDU 5. ODATSE-PETERS PIUS OGEZI 6. UKEME ONOCHIE GBALUME (SECRETARY) 7. SANDA ADENIKE FARAYOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT YOUNG NIGERIANS TO MAKE POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPHERES OF INFLUENCE CONTRIBUTING TO THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NIGERIAN SOCIETY. 2. TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS TO HAVE A VOICE DESPITE THEIR SOCIAL, ETHNIC OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION IN NIGERIA. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION AS AN INCORPORATED TRUSTEE UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C-20, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1). AMIFOR SAMUEL - PRESIDENT 2). UCHE PHILOMINA ANURIKA - SECRETARY 3) MARTHIN BLESSING CHINYERE JONAH 4). USIEDO AWULIKA STELLA 5). ENUMA ROSEMARY 6) OPUTA LADY JULIATE 7) OKOYA PATIENCE OGEOHI 8). NWOSU CHIOMA 9). NWABUNWANNE HYCENT 10). UGHELI NGOZI BLESSING AIMS AND OBJECTIVES I). TO BRING THE YAM DEALERS OF EKE NDONI TOGETHER II). TO HELP MEMBERS FINANCIALLY III). EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SKILL ACQUISITION ON THE MARKETING SKILL IV). TO UNITE MEMBERS AND STRENGTHEN THE FRIENDSHIP AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: PRESIDENT

IKORODU CHERUBIM & SERAPHIM OKE - IYANU CHURCH

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OKORODUDU DATA EDNA 2. UTCHAY-OKORJI INYIE SOGBA 3. OWHONDAH ILEOLA NYINGI 4.TOBY ARIENRHI GRACE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO SEEKS TO ACKNOWLEDGE, VALUE, MENTOR, SPONSOR AND EDUCATE THE “GIRL CHILD” IN RECOGNISING HER ROLES AS A FUNDAMENTAL DYNAMIC OF THE CREATIVE LIFE FORCE, THE FAMILY, AND THE BACKBONE OF AN IDEAL SOCIETY. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

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. RAPHAEL ALADE ISHOLA 2. ABDULKADIR SULE 3. FAYEMI M. TUNDE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ASSUMPTA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION

GREATER TWENTIES BROTHERS CLUB OF ABUJA

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 TRUSTEES 1. ALBERTO OBINNA MADUABUCHI OSUJI 2. CHIGOZIE ETHELVIVIAN OPARA 3 , BLESSING NGOZI OSUJI 4. PHILOMENA CHINYERE OSUJI 5. VALENTINE OKECHUKWU OSUJI 6. ING AI LEE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELDERLY ESPECIALLY WIDOWS AND LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO PROVIDE ENLIGHTENMENT TO YOUTHS ON FAMILY LIFE AND VALUES 3. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO YOUTHS TO BASIC EDUCATION 4. TO OFFER FREE ICT AND CAREER EDUCATION TO YOUTHS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 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 : TRUSTEES

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 UDE NNAMDI CHRISTIAN- CHAIRMAN 2 UKAHA KELECHI EME - SECRETARY 3 ANOH SUNDAY ONYENEKE- ASST SEC. 4 EZEKIEL UCHE- TREASURER 5 OKECHUKWU EZECHIEFO 6 EMEKA TOBIAS PAUL - VICE CHAIRMAN 7 DIHO MOSES- FIN SEC 8. AGWU DIRICHUKWU SUNDAY- PRO 9 EGESI ERNEST IKECHUKWU- WELFARE OFFICE .

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO CATER FOR THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE/NEEDS OF MEMBERS. 2. TO UNITE ARTIST AND ENSURE PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AND BROTHERHOOD SPIRIT AMONGST MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BARR. EZIAGU C. JUDE 07037833711 ABUJA.

THE RIVERS OF LIFE WORSHIP CENTRE

DIAMOND CITY1 ESTATE LANDLORD & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘’C’’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1999 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ITA WISDOM BASSEY - LEAD PASTOR 2. IMANI JOY BASSEY 3. VICTOR OBIORA OGBODO 4. OLANIYAN TUMISE. AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO REVEAL JESUS CHRIST, GIVE LIVES AND SAVE LIVES. 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:- SOARING LAW PRACTICE

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ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LAW CLASS OF 2005 ASSOCIATION

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. NDUBUISI COVENANT CHRISTIAN CHUKWUNONSO 2. NDUBUISI NGOZI CHRISCONVENANT THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ALL OVER THE WORLD ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: WILFRED OKOLI, ESQ

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THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. HARRISON IFEANYI ANACHUNA 2. DENNIS NDUBUISI EZIKA 3. JOANNAH NGOZI AJOGWU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

AUCTION SALES! AUCTION SALES!!

THERE WILL BE AN AUCTION SALES OF SCRAP MOTORS, SCRAP MOTORCYCLES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT THE NIGERIA POLICE, DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, BORI-OGONI DIVISION, OF THE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND. AFTER 21 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. 1. ONE ACCIDENTED WHITE COLORED TRANSIT FAVOUR SERVICE BUS NO:137 REG. NO. AKWA IBOM KET 70 XA 2. ONE SCRAP ASH COLORED PATHFINDER JEEP CAR REG. NO. DD 81 PHC 3. SIX SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITH REG. NOS. W 3325 AM, RV 8717 HG, NDA 832 QC, RIVERS 169 NDN, SK 663 QB, RV 2070 GA. 4. EIGHT SCRAP MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT REG. NOS. 5. TWO SMALL TIGER GENERATORS, ONE ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINE, ONE ONAYO MADE AMPLIFIER, THREE TECNO PHONES, ONE BLACK SAMSUNG PHONE, ONE BLACK NOKIA PHONE, ONE ITEL PHONE, ONE HAIR DRYER, ONE 14 INCHES MUTI STAR TV, ONE THREE LOAD SHARP CD PLAYER WITH TWO SPEAKERS. 6. A SET OF SHARP AIR CONDITION, ONE KARAOKE DVD PLAYER, ONE SAMSUNG DVD PLAYER WITH THREE SPEAKERS, ONE AK SUPER AK-206 HI-FI AMPLIFIER, ONE WATER PUMPING MACHINE, ONE BLACK ZINOX TABLE TOP COMPUTER, THREE VIRONY DOORS. 7. AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. SIGNED: ALH. UBALLO DANU AUCTIONEER

BRAIN BUILDER YOUTH 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 TRUSTEES 1. WALE BAKARE 2. OLASUPO HABEEULAH MORAKINYO 3. OLAGOKE MUJEEDAH TAIWO 4. OLASUPO ABIDEEN OPEYEMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE 1. TO ENGAGE YOUTHS IN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND VALUES. 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 : OLADAPO OLALEKAN. ESQ (SOLICIFORS) 08036023354 x

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PERFECT BOND UNITY CLUB OF NIG CAC/IT/ NO: 66285

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED, HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR CERTIFIED TRUE COPY (CTC) CERTIFICATE AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF ITS ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE IT PROVED ABORTIVE. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATIION SIGNED: SECRETARY

26 Public Notice MRS NWAJI CHARITY IFEOMA

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ADDITION OF NAME

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That I was formerly known and addressed as NGINI IFEOMA SANDRA that I now wish to add NWAKAEGO to my former name that I now wish to be known and addressed as NGINI IFEOMA NWAKAEGO SANDRA. All former documents remain valid.

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This is to certify and confirm that ENECHOJO MARY OJIH, AUGUSTINE MARY ELACHI and AUGUSTINE MARY .E. refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as AUGUSTINE MARY ELACHI. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

DURU UGOCHUKWU CAESAR

MRS. EBEREONWU EMMANUELA ANULIKA

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FELIX ZAKPO

MRS. OBOH UYOSIOHWO BEATRICE

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ADDITION OF NAME

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MRS. WEBILOR ANDERLINE IJEOMA

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MRS. ASIEGBU JANE AMARACHI

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I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ODAJI UYOSIOHWO BEATRICE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OBOH UYOSIOHWO BEATRICE. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME AND CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH This is to confirm that the names ABDUL RAHMON MOTUNRAYO FAUSAT and ABDUL RAHMON MOTUNRAYO refers to one and the same person.

Correct Date of Birth is 9th April, 1975 , AND NOT 25th June,1974. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note

MRS. UAGBOR EMMANUELLA CHIMENEM

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MRS. OKAFOR IMMACULATA OGECHI

ANTHONY ETIM

MRS. CHUKWUEMEKA KEYNA CHIOMA

MRS. OTUODI IJEOMA OJIUGO

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KINGSLEY AKANINWOR

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MRS. IROANYA ANTHONETTE ADANMA

STEPHEN DOMINIC BEN

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MOUBIKE PASCAL OBINNA

COLLINS MINABO GEORGE-OPARA

THANKGOD AMADIKE

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME That I ,MISS .IFEOMA LUCY CHRISTINE AND MRS. IFEOMA LUCY CHRISTINE OKAFOR-OBI, IS ONE AND SAME PERSON. All former document remain valid.

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OLUKOYA ADENIKE ABIMBOLA

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MRS OLUWADAYOSI MODUPE LLIBENO

NWAORJI NKECHI JOSEPHINE

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OKECHUKWU UCHE CHEKWUBE

AKINNIFESI AKINOLA LANIPEKUN

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AKINDOYENI IBUKUNOLUWA ELIZABETH

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OKOH-OKOJIE PATIENCE

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EMMANUEL EDEM OFFIONG

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MRS. KAMALU CHINENYE ESTHER

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JEGEDE DEBORAH OLAMIDEKUN

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES This is to confirm that these names: NELSON JULIET IHEJIRIKA AND UCHE JULIET IHEJIRIKA AND JAMES UCHE JULIET refer to one and the same person. I, now wish to be known and addressed as JAMES UCHE JULIET. All for documents remain valid. General public take note.

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MRS. ENEOTU ANGELA TOBIAH

MRS UGORJI OGECHI FRANK .J.

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BASHIRU MUJIDAT YETUNDE

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LAWAL ABOSEDE OMOSANJO

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MRS UDOGWU ESTHER CHIDINMA

I, ORONLA DAMILOLA KIKELOMO hereby certify that MOYEBI DAMILOLA as in my school certificate and ORONLA DAMILOLA OMOLARA as in my bank account are names of one and same person. NOW I wish to be known, calld and addressed as ORONLA DAMILOLA KIKELOMO. All former documents remain valid. For official and record purposes, banks and general public take note.

Formerly Miss. NNAEMEKA ESTHER CHIDINMA. Now Mrs UDOGWU ESTHER CHIDINMA. Former documents remains valid. General public should take note.

MICHAEL PAUL

MUYIDE FADEKE CHRISTIANA

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME I, NWOSU PHILIP MARK, PHILIP CHIBUIKE MARK, and NWOSU CHIBUIKE PHILIP-MARK, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWOSU CHIBUIKE PHILIP-MARK. All former documents remain valid.

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ADENIYI KOKUMA ERIC I, formerly known and addressed as ADENIYI AKINOLA ABAYOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIYI KOKUMA ERIC. All former documents remain valid. Skye Bank Plc, UNICO CPFA Limited and general public take note.

DURU NDIDI I formerly known and addressed as NDUNAGU NDIDI now wish to be known and addressed as DURU NDIDI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEPEKO BOSEDE SUMBO I FORMERLY KNOWN AS ADELAKUN BOSEDE SUMBO WISHES TO BE ADDRESS AS ADEPEKO BOSEDE SUMBO. EVERY DOCUMENT BEARING THE ABOVE REMAINS VALID,GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE. MRS. OLIVIA CHIGOZIRI ANAYO I formerly known as MISS. OLIVIA CHIGOZIRI ONYEMENAM wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLIVIA CHIGOZIRI ANAYO. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Monday, October 30, 2017

Public Notice 27

South East Governors’ Forum speaks on deplorable condition of Akanu Ibiam Airport, Anambra poll, others Moses Oyediran, Enugu

The South East Governor’s Forum has expressed concern over the deplorable condition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and called for the urgent intervention of the Federal Government in upgrading the facilities.

AKINYEMI OLUWADAMILOLA FEMI

I formerly known as Akinyemi Temiyato wish to be known and addressed as Akinyemi Oluwadamilola Femi .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MRS. GLADYS ADETULA

I, former known and address as Giadys Celestine Asuquo, now wish to be known and addressd as MRS. GLADYS ADETULA. All former documents remain valid.

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The forum also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that the November 18 governorship election in Anambra holds as scheduled.

The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi made the appeal while addressing newsmen at the end of

the governors’ meeting on Sunday in Enugu.

Umahi said that the enlarged meeting which included other political leaders from the area became necessary following the urgent need to address the infrastructural decay in the area.

He said that members of the Forum had met

MR OLAYINKA OLAOLUWA OLA OSINOWO DANIELS I formerly known as OLAYINKA OLA OLUWA OSINOWO wish to be known and addressed as MR OLAYINKA OLAOLUWA OLA OSINOWO DANIELS. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ORIRE DANIEL SHOLA I formerly known as Orire Mustapha Shola wish to be known and addressed as Orire Daniel Shola. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OGHAYEI SOLOMON AIRA wish to be known and addressed as OGHAYEI SUNDAY AIRA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

OLUWASEYI MARY

MRS OLUWATOYIN SAKIRATU MOGAJI

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME That I NKACHUKWU HUMPHREY is the same person as HUMPHREY N. EGBOSIONU and HUMPHREY NKACHUKWU EGBOSIONU. All documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, General public please take note.

CHANGE OF NAME /CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH I formerly known as Fisayo Agunbiade wish to be known and addressed as Fisayo Rafiat Obileye wrong date of birth is 3rd November 1977 while the corrected date of birth is 3rd November 1978 . All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I, ADEMOLA THOMAS i am the above named person now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FUNKE ALABA THOMAS (NEE TALABI). All Documents / Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLUWASEYI MARY ADEWUSI NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS OLUWASEYI MARY OGENETEGA -KAFOHRO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

YUSUF SALAMAT

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. ONEGULA SALAMAT YUSUF NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADDRESS AS MRS. YUSUF SALAMAT SHUAIB ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID AUTHORITY CONCERN NYSC AND GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

with President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to address the infrastructural challenges in the area.

“Further to our meeting with the president, the meeting calls on the Federal Government to take urgent steps in repairing the roads, especially this dry season,” he said.

OGHAYEI SUNDAY AIRA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CHINELO LINDA EWESI

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINELO LINDA ANIEDU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS CHINELO LINDA EWESI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. AUTHORITY CONCERNED AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE .

HIGHWAY WORD RESTORATION MINISTRY

FAMILY CHANGE OF NAME:

The General Public is hereby informed that the above named Church has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under ‘’Part C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No1, of 1990.

ABDULATEEF ELELU ADOGA (FATHER) ABDULATEEF-ADOGA AS THE COMPOUND SURNAME OR FAMILY NAME. MY WIFE AND CHILDREN FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS (1) JUSTINA JUMMAI ABDULATEEF-ADOGA (WIFE) (2) JEFFERY JABAR ABDULATEEF-ADOGA (3) MICHAEL OKPE ABDULATEEF -ADOGA (4)WILLIAM AGBO ABDULATEEF-ADOGA (5) VICTOR ANEBI ABDULATEEF-ADOGA MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE NOW TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS (1 ). JUSTINA JUMMAI ELELU (WIFE) ( 2 ). JEFFERY JABAR AKINSEYI ELELU (3). MICHAEL OKPE TIMILEHIN ELELU (4 ). WILLIAM AGBO IFETAYO ELELU ( 5 ). VICTOR ANEBI OLUWATOBI ELELU.

The Board of Trustees are: 1. EZIKE EMMANUEL NMADUAKONAM - Chairman 2. EZIKE CHINYELU MAUREEN - Secretary 3. EZIKE HENRY CHUKWUEBUKA - Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To propagate the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the teaching and preaching of the word of God. 2. To restore the glory and beauty of believers and establish God’s highway in their lives through His word.

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

SIGNED: BARR T.C UZOCHUKWU ( 08033484326 ).

1988/89 MASS COMMUNICATION OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION THE POLYTECHNIC ERUWA CAMPUS IBADAN

Notice is hereby given to the general public that the above-named Association has applied to the corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part C of the Companies &Allied Matters Act 2004.

Names of Trustees 1. Mr Ayetoro Victor Morakinyo –President 2. Mr Akintayo Adeyemi M. -Secretary 3.Mr Aina Olusegun Olubunmi 4.Mrs Akano Olubanke Kikelomo 5.Mrs Oshungbohun Grace B. 6, Mrs Fatoke Racheal T 7,Mr Olokede Gbenga Daniel 8.Mrs Ishioye Ayodunni Oluwatosin Aims and Objectives 1. To foster unity and progress among old students in mass Communication Any objections to the registration should be forwarded within 28 days to :The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

Signed: Trustees

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Delta groups rally against Leo Ogor’s absence in House of Reps ÏÏÏSome youths in collaboration with some politicians both in the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State are said to be perfecting plans to stage a protest against Hon Leo Ogor to step down as the House of Representatives member representing Isoko Federal Constituency of Delta State.

Sources said he has been away from his seat on account of a

yet to be officially disclosed illhealth that has led to his admission in a hospital abroad.

They plan the protest for Asaba, the state capital, Ozoro and Ughelli, the headquarters of the two local government areas that make up the two Isoko local governments and the last one in the premises of National Assembly (NASS).

Ogor, the very outspoken minority leader of the lower chamber is said to have suffered a partial paralysis. While some say he has been flown to a Swiss

hospital, others said he is in an unknown hospital in the UK and presently cannot talk or walk making it doubtful if he will be able to return to his seat at the national assembly and function like he used to.

Hon Ogor is said to have been out of the green chamber for close to four months, a period they said is more than enough to call for his resignation or the process of his recall will be set in motion.

The source claimed that Ogo’s continued absence from the

House had robbed the Isoko nation, which he represents, of quality representation at the House.

“A whole Isoko nation is right now without a representative, our source who is an APc member and who we hear is warming to struggle for the seat with Ogor in 2019 said. “If he is sick and unfit for his post let him step down so that we can go for another person.”

L-R: Former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Prince Segun Adesegun; his wife, Funmilayo; General Leader of Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District in Lagos State, Prophet Sunday Korode; his wife, Margaret and Chairman of the occasion/ Oba Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesha, Micheal Odunayo, during the public presentation of a book by the Youth Fellowship of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere District in Lagos… recently.

Bauchi govt to appeal judgment acquitting civil servant of misappropriating N8m Samuel Luka, Bauchi

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Bauchi state government said it was set to file a notice of appeal against court judgment that acquitted and discharged one, Kabiru Ahmed, a civil servant who was alleged to be involved in the embezzlement of eight million naira (N8m) million realized from sales of plate numbers.

The accused, Ahmed Kabiru, a staff of Bauchi Internal Revenue Board (BIRS) in charge of sale of vehicles plate numbers was dragged before High Court number 8 for allegedly misappropriating N8 million, a proceed realised from sales of ve-

hicles plate numbers.

In his judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Muazu Abubakar on Tuesday October 25, 2017 ruled that the accused, Kabiru has no case to answer as submitted, thereby ruling in favour of the accused, acquitting and discharging him.

The prosecuting counsel to the state Barrister Haruna Ibrahim said Kabiru was a staff of (BIRS) entrusted with motor plates number money worth millions of Naira.

He said “the Board set up a committee to investigate how monies realized from sales of vehicles plate numbers were remitted in the banks but he (Kab-

iru) was found wanting for not remitting over 8 Million naira to the Bank from the sales.”

So a case was filed against him under two count charge for allegedly embezzlement of public funds to the tune of N8million.

Barrister Haruna said “we are not satisfied with the judgment, we will file a notice of appeal that will transmit to the court of Appeal Jos, with all the witnesses we see whether he has a case or not.”

In his response the counsel to the accused, Barrister Ben Ogbuche, said the complaints have no reason to go for appeal because they have lost.

Daily Times staff misplaces ID card The Photo Editor, The Daily Times newspaper, Bolaji Olasunkanmi, misplaced his office Identity card and First Bank Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Lagos last week on his way home.

All efforts to find the above items have proved abortive.

The general public is hereby informed that if found, they should kindly help return it to The Daily Times Office at Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.

FAAN decries states of facilities in schools in C’River Edem Bassey, Calabar

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Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has decried the increasing level of infrastructure in Schools in Cross River State. “I wish more schools in Cross River State could be like ours but of course there are physical constraints.”

Lamenting the decay in almost all the schools in the state at the 20th anniversary of FAAN Secondary Schools in Calabar, the Airport Manager, Mr. Ayodele Sunday said that the education, indeed was never just about preparation for future work but developing potentials of individuals and enhancement of personal quality.

“The knowledge children learnt at schools will soon lag behind the development of the society. In the face of the challenges ahead, we need to equip our new generation to be life-long learners and with the ability to learn how to learn, so that they can keep abreast of changes and become active and valuable members of our community.”

Mr. Sunday further said, “While the schools are important place for children’s education, families play an equally critical role in the development of their children. A big challenge for us, as parents or educators, is to equip our children with the knowledge, skills and values for all-round and whole-person development.

“Our vision of education for the 21st century is to enable all our children to develop their potential. I wish more schools in cross river could be like ours but there are physical constraints.

In the case of our schools, I hope we would continue to make the best use of our resources- the impressive facilities, the active participation of parents, the support of alumni, many of whom have made significant contributions to Nigeria.”

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Lagos orders relocation of 64 private schools ÏÏÏNo fewer than 64 pri-

vate primary and secondary schools in Lagos State have been ordered by the state government to relocate because of their alleged non-conduciveness for human and educational activities.

The Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance in the State’s Ministry of Education, Mrs. Ronke Soyombo, made the disclosure at the annual school managers’ workshop organ-

ised by the League of Muslim School Proprietors, LEAMSP, in Ikeja, recently. About 230 members of LEAMSP participated in the forum.

Soyombo said the affected schools, spread across the state, were operating in either swampy or flooding areas or very dirty and poorly ventilated structures as well as, in places totally unsafe for human beings.

“We discovered that owners of those schools only interest-

ed in money making and not about quality service and not about safety of their children.

So, the state can no longer tolerate them to continue operating because doing so would do no good but harm particularly to students, who are our future,” she explained.

Speaking on “Safeguarding the right of a child,” Soyombo however disclosed that while some of the schools involved had already complied with the directive or pleaded for more

time, some rather dragged the government to court asking for reversal of the order.

The action of those in the latter category, she said, would not deter government from making our educational institutions both public and private, doing what is right.

However, she urged the private school owners including LEAMSP’s members to take safety and total education of their students most important (and not money) in their op-

erations.

Also speaking, Mrs. Taiwo Elemoma, who is the Chief Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Department, State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, asked participants to institute at a matter of must, functioning and effective guidance and counselling unit in their schools, saying the students would need to be properly guided in career choice and other matters that would help them to

succeed in life.

The Chairman of LEAMSP, Lagos chapter, Mr. Fatai Raheem in his address of welcome, said his association does organise the workshop for members yearly to educate (and remind) them of important issues that would make them to operate according to global best practices.

“And this kind of forum has really been an eye opener to many of us in the ideal way to run our schools,” he said.

Court declines to revoke MTN’s operating licence Tony Nwakaegho

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President Muhammadu Buhari (3rd left), with members of his Support Group, after their meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja… at the weekend.

NBC to Social Media: Be objective, factual and decent reporters Tom Okpe, Abuja

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National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned both traditional and the on-line media to uphold the guiding tenets of journalism in objectivity, factual and decent reportage.

The Director General of the commission, Mallam Ishaq Modibo Kawu in reaction to an incorrect report circulating on the Internet on Sunday in Abuja said: “The NBC would like to seize this opportunity and strongly appeal to our partners in both the traditional and on-line media to uphold the guiding tenets of the noble profession through objective, factual and decent reportage.

This has been the time-tested practice and should remain the irreducible minimum gold-standard in our media practice”.

There has been a sensational and incorrect report

circulating on the internet, where it was alleged that the Director General of the Commission, Kawu, accused some supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari of violating the Broadcasting Code among others that the commission described as “embarrassing misrepresentations and claims”.

“To set the record straight, and for the avoidance of doubt, the NBC organized a Stake-Holders Forum on Political Broadcasts which held on Thursday 26thOctober, 2017 in Kano and the theme of the meeting and the choice of this location in Kano were both necessary and strategic, given the fact that Kano is the most populous state in Nigeria with over twenty operating broadcast establishments as well as the observed spike in hate speech within the environment.

“The act establishing the NBC specifies that regulat-

ing the Industry is a core function of the Commission in order to ensure decent, objective and factual reportage by all Operators, and this resonates with the expressed determination and policy thrust of the present administration to eliminate hate and incendiary speeches and broadcasts across all levels of society, that have heated and strained the society and law enforcement efforts.

“It was against this background that the Director General of the Commission, in his address at the occasion, alluded to the escalating spate of hate speech in political broadcasts, and the imperative for broadcast operators to be vigilant and be guided by the broadcasting code in their operations. He lamented instances where political actors often misconstrue the statutory role of NBC as an Industry regulator to be impeding and restrict-

ing their political activities, making such actors to reach out to contacts in high levels of government for undue political interference and advantage. In making this observation, the DG drew several examples across political and regional boundaries to justify the assertion.

“It is therefore grossly untrue and mischievous to misrepresent the remarks of the Director General of the NBC at the Forum as an exclusive accusation targeted against supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari”, he said.

The commission affirmed that its position on hate speech and other incendiary broadcasts remains consistent with the overarching principles and rules of global best-practice, and are aligned to the broader policy thrusts of the Federal Government of Nigeria under the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Federal High Court in Abuja, has declined to compel MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to pay into the Federation Account the total sum of N1.40 trillion, being the fine that was imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC. The suit was filed before the court by a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Raphael Igbokwe and Mr. Emmanuel Njoku, who told the court that they acted on behalf of ‘Nigerians against Exploitation by Telecommunications Operators.’

The NCC, MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd, the AGF and the Minister of Communication Technology were cited as defendants.

It is gathered that the court equally refused to issue an order of mandamus to compel NCC to perform its statutory obligation under section 45(1) (a) (b) and (c) of the Nigeria Communications Act, by revoking MTN’s operation license pending when it paid the fine.

In a judgment that was delivered by Justice Babatunde Quadri, the court dismissed the suit marked FHC/ABJ/ CS/448/2016, which queried powers of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Minister of Communications Technology, Adebayo Shittu to reduce the fine imposed on MTN to N780billion.

The plaintiffs through their lawyer, Mr. Okere Kingdom, specifically prayed the court to among other things, determine “Whether or not the Minister of Justice/Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Communications Technology have powers to amend, alter, adjust or vary any provisions of a delegated legislation or any other law validly made by the National Assembly, or any rules, regulations

and orders validly made by any delegated legislature pursuant to an Act of the National Assembly.

“Whether or not the National Assembly of Nigeria or any Arm of the National Assembly has the constitutional powers to constitute an investigative panel and to summon any government official, to inquire into the circumstances surrounding the alteration, variation and reduction of the fine lawfully imposed on MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd by NCC, which fine was imposed pursuant to the delegated powers conferred on the NCC by an Act of the National Assembly.

“Whether or not MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd has breached section 146(1) and (2) of the NCC Act and sections 19(1) and 20 (1) and (2) of the NCC (Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations) 2011, by intentionally and wilfully failing to disconnect and register all unregistered subscribers on its network as stipulated in the Act”.

The 1st plaintiff, Hon. Igbokwe, in 12-paragraphed affidavit he deposed to in support of the suit, told the court that the House of Reps had by a motion moved by Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson captioned ‘need to investigate the payment made by MTN on the fine levied by the NCC’, constituted a committee to investigate issues, circumstances and motives behind “the huge reduction of the N1.40trillion fine imposed on MTN. He noted that the controversies surrounding the reduction of the fine was a matter of public interest for which Nigerians deserved to know, adding that both Malami and Shittu refused to appear before the House of Reps investigative committee, “thereby denying Nigerians opportunity to know the said circumstances and rationale leading to the reduction of the fine”.

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iger Potters basketball team on Sunday expressed readiness to work hard to represent Nigeria at the 2018/19 Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) Clubs’ Champions.

Potters’ Coach Adamu Kuta told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the team’s poor outing at

Niger Potters basketball team targets 2018/19 Africa Clubs’ Champions the last Kwese Premiership League was enough reason for it to sit up for greater achievements.

He reiterated the team’s determination to change the record by conquering not only Nigerian clubs but Africa.

According to him, players are optimistic of doing better in the next season with excellent results.

The coach, who expressed confidence in the capability of the team, said preparations would begin early.

FIBA Africa Clubs’ Champions Cup is a high calibre men’s professional basketball competition for clubs.

Odemwingie ends six-match goal drought in Madura United win

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igerian international; Peter Odemwingie ended his six-game barren spell as Madura United thumped Persiba Balikpapan 4-3 at the Batakan Stadium on Sunday.

The Nigerian, whose last goal came on July 17 against Persiba Balikpapan has been struggling in front of goal since recovering from a leg injury.

Against the hosts, the 36-year-old rediscovered his scoring form as his 78th-minute effort handed Mário Gomes de Olivera a life line before two-goal hero Gregory Nwokolo sealed the hard-earn triumph despite playing a man less.

Odemwingie’s strike was his 14th of the Indonesian topflight – 19 short of Bali United’s Sylvano Comvalius who lead the topscorer’s chart.

With this, Madura United now boast of 57 points from 31 games to place fifth on the log. They host Barito Putera on November 5 as they continue their chase for the league diadem as well as a AFC Champions League qualification slot.

Zidane feeling the heat for first time after Madrid meltdown

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inedine Zidane is facing his first crisis as Real Madrid coach. Defeat at Girona on Sunday sees Los Blancos fall eight points off the pace in La Liga and worse than the result itself was the nature of the performance. The champions have problems all over the pitch.

Madrid had won their previous 13 matches away from home to set a new record in the Primera Division and all of their games on the road this season had ended in victories. Not this time, however, as promoted club Girona came from behind to seal a wonderful win in the teams’ first-ever competitive meeting. Real have had their issues already in 2017-18, but those had come at home via back-to-back draws against Valencia and Levante, followed by defeat to Betis and a 1-1 tie with Tottenham.

Now Zidane’s side have lost their impeccable away record and they can have few complaints about Sunday’s 2-1 loss in Catalunya, even if Portu’s winner may have been fractionally offside.

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Nigeria’s basketball team, D’tigers Ike Diogu with the ball during a match.

Nigeria Masters: Torgah, Nji co-leaders going into final round

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efending champion Vincent Torgah and Pristhy Nji finished as co-leaders at four over after round three of the NIGERIA MASTERS at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Saturday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that after winning the last tournament of the West Africa Golf Tour, the recent “Nation at 57” event, as well as the Ivory Coast Open last week, Ghana’s Torgah had stood out as a favourite.

THE MASTERS, which is the second major tournament of the 2017 season, teed off on Thursday and is expected to end on Sunday.

Also, Gift Willy and Issa Nlareb, who tied in third position, finished one shot behind, followed by Kingsley Oparaku with 2 shots off the lead at +6.

Zimbabawe’s Visitor Mapwanya and Kojo Barnni found themselves trailing immediately, dropping from the second position both had shared on Friday after round two.

A total of eight shots separate the first from the top 10 players going into the final round of the NIGERIA MASTERS on Sunday.

The tournament is featuring 45 players from seven countries, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Senegal, Trinidad Tobago, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

They are competing for a share of the 50,000 dollars prize fund.

The winner will pick up 6,000 dollars and the jacket of The Masters.

Leaving Chelsea ‘was the best decision’ - Traore Bertrand

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raore has admitted that leaving Chelsea to join Lyon was the best way to develop his promising career.

Traore was officially signed by the Blues in 2013 before being shipped out on loan to Vitesse the next year.

On securing a work permit ahead of the 2015-16 campaign, he returned to England and was drafted into the senior team of the London side where he scored two goals in ten English Premier League appearances.

Performances with Ajax in his second loan spell where he steered the Dutch side to the final of the Europa League - saw him opt for a £9 million move to the Groupama Stadium outfit in the summer.

Having settled seamlessly in his new environment, the 22-year-old versatile attacker admitted that he is happy taking the bold step of leaving the English topflight champions stating that stern competition for places might hinder his growth.

“Going from Chelsea was the best decision for me. I am enjoying myself, as a young players you can only improve if you are playing every week,” Traore told Daily Mail.

“I enjoyed my time at Chelsea and when I had opportunities to show what I could do on the pitch, I took them with both hands. But there weren’t any guarantee I would play.

“Yes, I would be happy if it was me in the Chelsea firstteam playing every weekend, but this is football and you have to take decisions. Along with Chelsea, I took the decision to sign for Lyon and I am happy with that.

“Why not, it is up to me to develop and progress as a player and prove that I am good enough to play in the Premier League.

On possibilities of a return to Chelsea, the former Auxerre youngster is hoping to follow in the footsteps players such as Nemanja Matic and David Luiz, both whom

returned to the London outfit after securing moves abroad.

“Others went back, it is a possibility. I have to focus on Lyon, do my best and see what I do in the future,” he concluded.

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Governor Willie Obiano (centre) in a group picture after receving Eight Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Cadets from Anambra State studying at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil in Kano State, led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Chris Owolabi, (Fifth left), at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, recently

Perimeter fencing of schools in Anambra to continue –Obiano

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State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, says he will continue to intensify efforts at providing adequate security in all primary and secondary schools across the state.

The governor said this during his political rally at Ojoto, headquarters of Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.

Governor Obiano said he had directed for the installation of perimeter fencing in all primary and secondary schools in the state. ``This is to ensure proper security of lives of students and teachers. ``Welfare of students and teachers is my utmost priority. I will ensure my administration provides every facility they need to improve learning for maximum productivity,’’ he said.

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While urging people to propagate the good works of his administration, Obiano promised to inaugurate the ongoing electrification project before the election. ``Idemili North and South will benefit from the ongoing electrification project that will cover 33 communities. ``When completed, it will beautify the communities, provide more security and boost Internationally Generated Revenue (IGR),” Obiano added.

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Chairman Obiano Re-Election Committee, Chief Victor Umeh, noted that Obiano’s victory would further expand windows of development and provide more resources that would strengthen the economy of the state.

The member representing Idemili South in the state House

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of Assembly, Mr. Chuka Ezenwune and the traditional ruler of Alo Kingdom, Igwe Mac Anthony Chinedu, confirmed that

Idemili South had been in the forefront of development since the present administration came into power.

We’ve provided sufficient security ahead of Anambra guber poll – CP

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er of Police, Mr. Garba Umar, has given assurance of adequate security for the state’s governorship election coming up on November 18, 2017.

Speaking to journalists recently, Umar gave details of how the election primaries ran hitch-free especially because of efforts by the police, and how the conduct of the main election would be in like manner.

According to him, plans have been made for deployment of security personnel totaling about 16,000 for the over 4,000 polling units.

He said: “As you are aware, we conducted about 35 primaries for the 35 political parties that are contesting for the November 18 gubernatorial election in the state.

“All the primaries were done successfully without any hitch, security was provided adequately, and we were able to sectorise all the major areas in the state.

“For the November 18 also, what we did was to look at possible areas first,

what are the flash points, the black spots; second, where are the polling booths, we assess their position and situation and we look at our deployment, how many personnel do we need.

“We discovered that we have 4,608 polling units – these polling units will be manned by four police officers each about four security agencies in each of the polling units, and when you multiply that it would give you about 16,000 and also what we did was to identify how many streets that we think we may have problems with.

“We looked at the waterways. We have about three major areas where the riverine area may cause a problem for us – we were able to secure the police boats. These boats will be used to convey both our materials as well as our personnel that will provide a safe atmosphere for the conduct of the election.”

Furthermore, Mr. Umar maintained that Anambrans have always been peaceful people and have always had faith in the security agencies.

Association of Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN) and Association of Tricycle Transport Union of Nigeria, Anambra State chapters have endorsed Governor Willie Obiano for a second tenure.

Both bodies in Awka held a rally to unanimously express their support to the present administration for involving them in decision-making.

The unions said the present government created enabling grounds for smooth transportation system, which had given them confidence to carry on their businesses.

The event, which took place at District Officers Field, Amawbia, attracted virtually all the Motorcycle and Tricycle operators known as `Okada and Keke NAPEP riders in Anambra State.

Commissioner for Rail, Road and Water Transportation, Mrs. Chinwe Nwaebili, said Governor Obiano mapped out several policies to improve transportation in the state and to give Okada and Keke riders a sense of belonging.

The member, Board of Trustees, Motorcycle and Tricycle association in Anambra State, Dr. Jimmy Okonkwo, said that the governor had instilled peace amongst them, saying the union had been engulfed in crisis in past years.

Chief Okonkwo described Obiano as a magnanimous man, who had given hope to the despondent in the state.

The National President, Motorcycle Transport Union of Nigeria (MTUN), Mr. Okongwu Charles, said the endorsement was a unanimous decision of the both unions, as previous administrations in the state had never touched their lives in by promoting their welfare.

In their different speeches, the Vice-Chairman, Tricycle Association, Mr. Ikechukwu Ezike and Chairman, Okada Riders Association, Awka South, Mr. Aguluchukwu Nwosu, noted that the security installed by Obiano government contributed to success of transport business in the state.

The National Chairman, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, recalled the Governor’s intervention through the economic stimulus package, where their daily contributions were suspended to the benefit of the cyclists.

Responding, Governor Obiano advised them to refrain from using their Okada to engage in snatching and robberies, but rather report suspicious movements to appropriate authority.

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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano (left) in a handshake with the former governor of Central Bank, Prof Charles Soludo, during APGA campaign rally at Orumba North local government Area, Anambra State..recently

Anambra indigenes in Lagos pass vote of confidence on Obiano Stories by John Ndu, Awka

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Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU), Lagos has passed vote of confidence on Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, for spreading his administrative policy across facet of humanity, especially the indigent in the state.

The vote of confidence came during the 2017 Cultural Day Celebration, held at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos State.

The celebration attracted 179 registered communities residing in Lagos State, richly adorned in cultural attires, including various cultural displays.

Governor Obiano, who arrived amidst dignitaries and traditional rulers, exchanged pleasantries with the members of the communities on arrival.

Delivering his address, President AASDU, Lagos, Barrister Vincent Osakwe, said one of the motives

of the association was to unify and propagate the cultural heritage of Anambra indigenes within and outside Lagos State.

His words: “This is a forum where all matters and issues concerning the affairs of Ndi Anambra are discussed and handled. It is also an avenue for disseminating information to Ndi Anambra in Lagos state.

“His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano, we wish to use this opportunity to thank you immensely for your giant strides towards protection of lives and property in Anambra State.

“Before you came into office, our people were sleeping with one eyes open. Our people were giving their daughters out in marriages in Lagos for fear of kidnappers.

“But now, our people can come home in peace. Night life has returned to Anambra State. You have really done well and we ask you to sustain the good works you have stated.

“All these good works resulted in passing vote of confidence on your administration and we pledge to support you to achieve your second term dream”.

Reacting, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, said his administration would continue paying maximum attention in agricultural sector to sustain the economic tempo achieved so far through exportation of agricultural produce.

The governor emphasised that the ongoing construction of an airport city in the state would give business respite to Ndi Anambra - Lagos based - businessmen in conveying their goods to east.

“We have started the construction of an international airport in Anambra. It will be the largest cargo airport in Africa with modern global facilities. It will save you the problem of importing goods through Lagos, you will go through Anambra airport.

Nov guber poll: 2000 PDP bigwigs defect to APGA ÏÏÏNo

fewer than 200 bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their support to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 18 gubernatorial election in Anambra State.

The PDP faithful led by the member representing Orumba North and South in the House of Representatives, Chief Ben Nwankwo, defected to APGA during a mega APGA political rally at the field of St Augustine Primary School, Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area.

Also present at the event were former Governor, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; former APGA governorship candidate in Abia, Dr. Alex Otti; former Health Minister, Dr. Tim Menakaya; former Deputy-Governor of the state, Emeka Sibeudu and former House of Representatives member, Dr. Okey Udeh among many others.

Declaring their support, Chief

Nwankwo disclosed that his painstaking decision to join APGA was the structural administrative attitude of Obiano in developing massive economic corridor that would enhance socioeconomic boost.

“How can we abandon who is enriching the masses. How can we abandon who is doing roads and touching lives? Anambra deserves the best, and Obiano is the best for another four years.

“I came to add value to APGA and not to destroy it. Orumba North and South have collapsed their structures to one formidable party, which is APGA,” Nwankwo pointed out.

He promised to deliver Obiano in Orumba North and South for another four years.

The Chairman of the Governor’s Re-election Campaign Committee, Chief Victor Umeh, urged Ndi Anambra who participated in the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise to endeavour to collect

their permanent voter’s cards to be able to vote in the upcoming election.

Former Governor, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, in his remarks, said with respect to what is happening in the country presently, Ndigbo need a party that they can call their own and APGA represents such identity.

A former APGA governorship candidate in Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, noted that Ndi Anambra were lucky to have a Governor with ideas and vision and urged the people not to be deceived by the antics of those who do not have the interest of the people at heart.

Receiving the defectors, the state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, said his administration had perfectly contributed to economic growth in the local government by intervening in their prolonged light issues which had crippled business activities in the areas.

Nwoye Campaign Organisation and leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State have expressed sadness over what they described as the wanton destruction of its candidate’s billboards and posters across the state, even as the organisation urged it supporters not to retaliate.

The campaign organisation made this known to newsmen through the flag-off Campaign Committee Chairman, Sir Azuka Okwuosa, at the party’s Secretariat, Awka recently.

“Our candidate, Tony Nwoye is a lover of peace. We know what to do. We will not be distracted. We are 100% focused,” he said.

Okwuosa said the party had fixed early next last week for a full scale local government campaign, noting that the party officially flagged off the campaign last Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Okwuosa stated that they would not leave any stone unturned in their task to ensure that Hon. Tony Nwoye emerged as the next governor of Anambra State, noting that it was about time the electorate allowed a youth to steer the ship of the state to the path of greatness.

“The chairman, who described his candidate (Nwoye) as a notable candidate, said that he had proved himself in many leadership positions he had occupied in the past and should be given the chance to lead.

“I thank you all for identifying with us during the flag-off held

at All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha.

You will agree with me that Tony Nwoye’s campaign flag-off is the mother of all Flag-Offs. It was unprecedented.

“You witnessed the mammoth crowd that thronged the venue. You saw what happened. Did you notice that immediately after the flag-Off, Nwoye’s opponents became jittery and apprehensive? They never expected that turnout.

“Out of fear, they started fabricating lies against the distinguished Nigerians that graced the event. They cooked up all manner of falsehood just to discredit the widely celebrated event. I do not want to talk about the issue of APC convoy knocking down someone at New Parts, Nkpor.

“I know you must have seen the police’s position on that. We have no hand in it. It was just the handiwork of mischief makers. Police issued an authentic statement exonerating APC from what transpired. This is just to tell you how far people can go. We will embark on door to door campaign,” Okwuosa concluded.

In their separate speeches, the Director General Tony Nwoye’s Campaign Organisation, Chief Ossy Ezenwa, and the Campaign Organisation Director of Media and Publicity, Chief Charles Amilo, expressed the hope that their candidate would emerge victorious come November 18 governorship election in Anambra State despite the daunting challenges.

Dunukofia stands still for Obiano

ÏÏÏMembers

of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State gathered in their numbers to reconfirm their support of the present administration in the state.

The party faithful gathered from the 14 wards in the council area.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, expressed satisfaction at the huge turnout.

He assured that he would always intervene in providing their needs as well as in assisting to find solutions, where necessary.

The governor noted that he had commenced the construction of seven roads within the LGA and one long road had been asphalted to aid socio-economic activities. ``My administration has completed street lighting projects, covering communities on the Enugu-Onitsha old road. We will extend it to streets inside the communities for proper beautification,” Obiano said.

The member representing Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anocha LGA in the House of Representatives, Mr. Dozie Nwankwo, commended the

governor for his lofty ideas in moving the state to greater heights.

The former National Chairman, APGA, Chief Victor Umeh, noted that the governor had introduced credible card system in the state, saying this was possible because of the governor’s prompt payment of salaries.

Umeh, then, solicited for continued support to intensify efforts at developing more economic structures that would make the state self- sufficient and economically viable.

One of the stakeholders in the council area, Chief Uche Oduche, noted that the right business environment created by Governor Obiano motivated him to establish his business at his hometown.

Oduche said the essence was to key into the vision of the present administration and help to create more jobs to keep the youths off the streets. ``Now my business is booming.

My foreign business partners have gained more confidence. This is because of the security system installed

by Obiano government. ``My LGA will always support him to achieve his second term bid,” Oduche stated.

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Impassable nature of Onitsha ANSAA blames party officials, supporters South roads worries lawmaker for poll campaign posters destruction John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏThe member representing Onit-

sha South 1 State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Patrick Paddy Aniunoh, has expressed deep worry over the deplorable condition of roads in Onitsha South Council Area, describing Niger Street, Bridge Head, Port Harcourt Road, Zik Avenue by Ochanja, Miss Allen, Woliwo-Fegge roads as death traps.

The lawmaker, who stated this while conducting newsmen round his constituency, mentioned Ihembosi and Mbanefo streets as areas that also needed urgent attention, noting that aside the aforementioned roads, the governor had done very well in other areas and deserved to being re-elected.

Hon. Aniunoh, who is the House Committee chairman on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), urged Governor Obiano to kindly come to their aid, saying that given the economic importance of the area, no portion of road in the constituency should be left to deteriorate and be unattended.

According to him, what entered into the state government’s coffers

in the form of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the area on monthly basis was more than enough to have the entire roads constructed with adequate drainage system, noting that the impassable nature of the roads had crumbled businesses and made the area a shadow of its former self.

“Bad roads have turned this once bubbling city into a mere village.

Nothing is moving at all. Petty traders, artisans, labourers, school children are unhappy, owing to lack of access road. Big time businessmen and women are worst hit. Evacuation of goods after purchases is now an uphill task. They find it extremely difficult transacting their businesses.

“My constituents are complaining on daily basis. They want these roads fixed for them. I want our working governor to construct these roads. Governor Obiano should complete his works in Onitsha South with the construction of these important roads. Niger Street, Bridge Head, Port Harcourt Road, Zik by Ochanja, Miss Allen, Ihembosi Street, Mbanefo Street, Woliwo, Fegge are all in bad shape,” Aniunoh said.

ÏÏÏManaging Director of

Anambra Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Chief Jude Emecheta, has blamed top officials of political parties and their supporters for the reported cases of destruction of campaign posters.

Emecheta told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Thursday that the agency officials were not responsible for the destruction of billboards ahead of the November 18 governorship election in the state.

Some political parties in the state have complained and petitioned the agency for the destruction of their campaign materials by unknown persons after they had paid signage fees.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) had described the act as a mark of rascality and called on ANSAA and the state government to check the ugly trend.

In a statement by Mr. Chidi Adirika, in the Media and ICT Director-

ate of Mr. Tony Nwoye’s Campaign Organisation, the APC said the growing onslaught on opposition materials was condemnable.

“It is bad enough that the state government imposed unreasonable levies on any candidate who wished to mount campaign billboards or paste posters.

“Yet it sends out its hoodlums to single out all billboards and posters belonging to Dr. Tony Nwoye for destruction,’’ he said.

The party urged its members not to engage in any form reprisal and pleaded for issue-based politics.

Responding, Emecheta blamed political brigandage and politics of bad blood for the alleged destruction of billboards and posters of candidates.

He said there had been some level of compliance from APC and PDP in terms of payment while acknowledging that there had been complaints of poster war in the state.

“ANSAA officials do not pull

down billboards, anybody who complied with the rules is not supposed to have problems unless it is in areas that is not permitted by the payment they made.

“It is as a result of brigandage among these politicians, not just the opposition, even APGA billboards are also pull down.

“Unfortunately, some of these people in campaign directorates are comfortable with what is happening, they must condemn it and tell their supporters to stop it.

“By way of pleading with these politicians, I want to say that Anambra belongs to us all and will remain with us after election, they should purge themselves of this bad blood politics.

“If we destroy everything we have for this election, we will have to repair them later,’’ he said.

Emecheta said ANSAA had constituted a monitoring team with the Police to protect signage property in the state, warning that culprits would be made to face the law.

Stella Odua Foundation empowers Ogbaru youths John Ndu, Awka

ÏÏÏNo fewer than 64 youths in Og-

baru have been empowered in various skills to enhance self-independence and self-actualisation.

The empowerment programme, which was organised under the auspice of Sen. Stella Odua Foundation, took place at Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Chairman Organising Committee, Mr. Nonso Ugbonna, said the essence of the programme was to address unprecedented and steady decay of the value of every youth. ``In the past, Ogbaru youths were known for hard work, discipline, honesty and respect. ``All these adorable qualities have fast disappeared into oblivion.

The present day Ogbaru youths have taken to drug abuse, cultism, rape, burglary, immodesty, and many other social ills. ``The programme is fashioned to enhance the awareness of youths on the dangers of living such visionless and unproductive life with

the resultant effect of unemployment,” Ugbonna added.

Earlier, Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, commended the initiator of the programme, Sen. Stella Odua.

He noted that the programme would go a long way in keeping the values of Igbos and as well encourage productivity.

Mbanefo explained that the present administration in the state through Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) had mapped out several agricultural policies and loans that would encourage youths to invest in agriculture.

He advised participants to also look into the agricultural sector as agriculture was not just a money spinning venture but would keep them off the streets through job creation and poverty eradication.

The Chairman of the occasion and the President-General, Osamala Community, Sir Tony Chuka Ugbonna, urged the youths to imbibe morals and embrace academic excellence.

Ijele masquerade at the 2017 Anambra Cultural Day Celebration, held at the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos...recently

IGR: Anambra hits N1.5b monthly revenue ÏÏÏManaging

Director, Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, Mr. Michael Okonkwo, says the monthly internally generated revenue of the state has increased from N500 million to N1.5 billion.

Okonkwo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Sat-

urday that the Authority`s revenue profile also increased from N13 million to N20 million monthly.

He said that Governor Willie Obiano`s administration inherited a monthly N500 million as IGR and directed that something is done to increase the revenue profile of the

Philanthropist urges privileged members to give back to society ÏÏÏAn

Onitsha Princess and philanthropist, Princess Njideka Ndiwe, has called on privileged members of the public to give back to the society what they have gained from the same society by taking care of the less privileged ones such as orphans and prison inmates.

Princess Ndiwe, fondly called Ada Ijelepe, made this call after her visit of Onitsha prisons and the Nigerian Red Cross Society Motherless Babies

Home both in Onitsha, Anambra State.

Princess Ndiwe, who has been described as a pillar and the mother of Onitsh Ado Youth due to her empowerment of the youths, said she is fulfilled when she puts smiles on the faces of less privileged in the society.

She said it has become a tradition for her to look out for the less privileged whenever she returns from London, where she resides to try to place

them where they actually should belong in the society.

“I want to give them hope, a sense of belonging to future generation. I want to fight poverty. I want to put smiles on their faces. I am trying to give back what society has given me.

The children at the motherless babies are lovely. Some of these children will grow to become prominent people in the society. I commend the staff. They are doing good job and the children are

looking healthy, “said Princess Ndiwe.

The Princess, who is also the matron of Onitsaha Ado youths because of her empowerment programme for them, said her visit will be ingrained in the subconscious of the children and spur them to become great in life.

Princess Ndiwe, who said her charity and empowerment of the poor spans over a decade, promised that she will always come to visit them from time to time.

state.

“When Governor Obiano came in, he met a monthly figure of N500 million monthly as internally generated revenue. The governor said that the situation was unacceptable and that he expected N3 billion.

“It has not been easy, but we have been able to reach N1.5 billion monthly,” he said.

Okonkwo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, said revenue from the six Local Government Areas that make up the capital territory, contributed N20 million to the state`s internally generated revenue.

According to him, the production of a base map for the capital territory assisted to raise revenue for the state and led to the completion of an aerial photography of the state.

The Anambra Times 4 Obiano’s aide urges Anambra people to vote APGA on Nov. 18 ÏÏÏSir

Christian Okafor, the Special Assistant on Youth Entrepreneurship to Governor Willie Obiano, has urged the voters in Anambra State to vote for Governor Obiano and protect their vote in the November 18, 2017 governorship election.

Sir Okafor, who spoke in an interview with The Anambra Times said the all Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) agents in the election should open their eyes so that election riggers would not outwit them.

“Rigging is nothing but snatching of boxes but if we guide and guard our votes jealously, they will not succeed. We must make sure APGA agents must be up and doing and by God`s grace we will overcome,” he said.

He appealed to the traders not to be indifferent about the election because the outcome will determine their future and the future of their children.

The Special Assistant condemned those who continue to circulate negative information of boycott of election, saying that anybody who said there will be no election should have his head reexamined.

Okafor said “non – indigenes cannot tell us whether there will be election or no election. When they go to their states, let them say that.

They can’t enforce that in this state.

There must be an election here”.

He said Governor Obiano has done a lot for the traders in the Building Materials Market Ogidi, where he was the immediate past chairman and Oduma Obosi, where he resides.

The Governor, said Okafor, has assured them of 10 transformers instead of six they requested in Odume Obosi.

In Building Materials Ogidi, he said the Governor bought a fire fighting vehicle for the entire area, which has been very helpful in combating fire incidents in Idemili zone, saying that it was the equipment which helped quench fire at Fixel Awada, in Obosi recently.

He also lauded Governor Obiano for the N10 million projects in all the markets in the state and N40 million projects in all the communities in the state.

Okafor said he has been working assiduously to mobilise the people for the election as he called few weeks ago APGA members at Odume Obosi, which was even attended by the “Obosi Governor”.

He appealed to the Governor to grade the People`s Club, Agips road in Oduma Layout Obosi before the election because the roads especially People’s Club road leads to the area the voters will cast their votes on the election day.

“I think Obiano has done well.

The people are happy and they are ready to work for him to be re-elected. His second term is realistic and assured,” he added.

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Obiano’s second term, a gift to Anambra people- Aboji Akanano Union Stories by Alphonsus Nweze Awka

ÏÏÏThe President- General of Abo-

ji Akanano Union, Oba in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nze Dozie Okeke, has said the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano for a second tenure will be a rare gift to the state.

Speaking with newsmen in his home in Oba, the community leader said it would be a golden opportunity for Governor Obiano to come back and complete his tenure.

“He has been given golden ticket.

It is a wise decision by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to give him ticket. Whoever did well in the first tenure, will go for second tenure. It is wise to vote the devil you know, than the angel you don’t know. If he is given the opportunity to return, he will definitely correct

some mistakes he made. Any other person we choose except Obiano will disorganise our state, the zoning arrangement, the rotation of the governorship among the three senatorial zones in the state” he said.

Nze Okeke urged his people to go out on November 18, 2017 and vote for Governor Willie Obiano since he has done well and acquired experience in the last four years.

He said it was Chief Peter Obi who started two terms in A nambra State and therefore Obiano from the North should be allowed to complete his eight -year tenure.

The community leader said in spite of opposition’s criticisms, Obiano has done well in security, prompt payment of workers’ salary, agricultural revolution among other achievements.

He dismissed claims by some people that Obiano and South East Governors have hands in the deploy-

ment of operation Python Dance which killed lots of people in cold blood in Abia State, saying the decision to deploy soldiers was beyond Obiano and other Governors from South East.

He said the Python dance from onset was unnecessary because there was no crisis in South East, saying, “People supposed to reason and situate things. We should hold unto Obiano because he will sustain the payment of salary, security and other achievements. If we lose Obiano, we will suffer in this state. Must we struggle and fight for everything in this state”.

He dismissed the perceived fear of All Progressives Congress (APC) deploying federal might to manipulate the election in favour of their candidate, saying that the community leaders have spoken to their people to vote and defend their votes.

Nov. guber poll: Army, Police, DSS will not fight Anambrarians –Ezenwankwo ÏÏÏThe

President-General of Amalgamated Markets Traders Association of Anambra State (AMATAS), Chief Okwudili Ezenwankwo, has dismissed the insinuation that the Federal Government will deploy security operatives to Anambra State to manipulate the November 18, 2017 governorship election in the state.

Chief Ezewankwo, who spoke at Ogbaru Relief Market, a suburb of Onitsha, while fielding questions from newsmen during the 32nd anniversary of the market, said: “I do not believe that the Nigerian Army, the Police, the DSS or any other security outfit will come here to fight the people of Anambra State over the Governorship election”.

Ewepudike as he is popularly called vowed that the people of the state must resist any attempt to rig the November 18 governorship election, saying that there was no reason to warrant the massive drafting of security operatives during the election as the people were expecting.

He asked the Anambra voters to come out en masse on November 18 to not only vote for Governor Willie Obiano but to also protect their votes.

He dismissed some elements who have been calling for the boycott of the election, saying that they were not ready for state of emergency in the state.

He declared that the traders of

Anambra State has tentatively fixed November 14, 2017 as the endorsement day for Governor Obiano, stating that it will be the mother of all endorsements in the state.

Ezenwankwo, who is also the Coordinator of South East Traders, said the leadership of the traders in their last meeting unanimously endorsed Governor Obiano for the November 18 election.

He said there was no vacancy in Anambra State Government House, Awka since Obiano has done well to merit re-election.

The president general said of all these candidates, it is only Obiano who will do one term and power will shift to Anambra South to ensure peace and stability in the state.

He commended the leader of Ogbaru Main Market, Chief Ezewuzie, for the achievement he has made and able way he has been leading the market.

Ewepudike promised to prevail on the Governor to provide them with transformers even as he urged the traders to vote Obiano for having provided enabling environment to do their businesses.

In his speech earlier, the chairman of the market outlined the achievements of his leadership to include renovation of offices, provision of efficient and effective security in the market, concreting of the market walk ways among many other achievements.

Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocese, Dr. Valerian Maduka Okeke (middle) cutting his 64th Birthday cake with some dignitaries during his visit to Onitsha Prisons...recently

Ezeemo flags-off campaign, vows to win Nov guber poll ÏÏÏIn spite of

the relatively low turnout of crowd at his campaign flag-off at the weekend, the Governorship candidate of Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA), Mr. Godwin Ezeemo, has vowed that come November 18, 2017, he would be voted the Governor of Anambra State.

Speaking at the event which took place at All Saints Cathedral Onitsha, the Anambra State commercial nerve centre, Ezeemo asked the Anambra people to hold him by his words.

He signed social contract with people of Anambra in which he vowed to resign as governor if he failed to fulfil the content of the contract.

Ezeemo said he was offering himself to govern Anambra State to ‘reshape’ the state which he said has been in bad shape.

The PPA governorship can-

didate promised he would start his agenda for the state if elected by massively re-orientating and training the people to restore discipline on the people who will create a new Anambra State.

Ezeemo said: “We will inspire them to believe in our dream. We will also ensure we work with our heads, our hearts, and our hands.

We will bring our creativity and passion to bear on all the tasks we do. We will promote meritocracy over mediocrity. We will recognise merit and reward achievement especially among young people “.

Part of his ‘shape’ programme, which means “security, health, agriculture, power, education”, is to reduce the cost of governance to enable his government realise money to fund priority projects.

“We will not waste our money on exotic vehicles. We will patronise home made cars, so that our

local automobile industry will grow” he said.

The high point of Ezeemo’s address was his affirmation of the social contract he entered with the people of the state that he would do all he promised within a stipulated period, failing which he would throw in the towel.

In his speech, the national chairman of PPA, Mr. Peter Ameh, predicted the victory of his party at the poll, describing Ezeemo as “Mr. Integrity and honestly who has love and passion for the youths”.

He said PPA was a movement, expressing optimism that they would occupy Government House, Awka come November 18, 2017.

He said: “Don’t be afraid. Nobody can intimidate us. Our candidate is sellable. He is the next governor of the state. He will bring back the glory of the state. He will serve with people of impeccable character”.

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L-R: Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Okwu Joseph Nnanna; Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo; President/ Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Segun Ajibola; First Vice President, CIBN, Dr. Uche Olowu; Executive Governor, Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), Milton Alvin Weeks, at 2017 CIBN Investiture, where Okonkwo was awarded the Honorory Fellowship of the institute held in Lagos ...on Saturday.

Mixed corporate earnings drag NSE’s lead index 0.34% lower Adesola Afolabi The Nigerian equities market closed negative for the second consecutive week, amid mixed corporate earnings, with the ASI shedding 0.34% w/w to 36,646.46 points.

Losses prevailed across the Industrial Goods which closed the week ended 27th October 2017, 3.28 percent lower, the Insurance Ondex towed similar line with a week decline of 3.08 percent, the Oil & Gas fell 1.34 percent and Consumer

Goods dropped 0.73 percent in the just concluded week.

These losses subdued the 0.84% gain recorded in the Banking sector. The Banking index appreciated on the back of gains recorded by FIDELITYBK (+15.3% w/w), ACCESS (+3.79% w/w), UBA (+3.44% w/w) and FBNH (+3.16% w/w), as investors reacted to the impressive 9M-17 results recently released. As a result, the Month-to-Date and Year-to-Date returns moderated to 2.88% and 35.68% respectively.

A Summary of Price Changes for the week showed that 33 equi-

ties appreciated in price during the week, higher than 23 of the previous week. 32 equities depreciated in price, lower than 34 equities of the previous week, while 106 equities remained unchanged lower than 114 equities recorded in the preceding week.

Althoughh the NSE All-Share Index depreciated by 0.34%, the Market Capitalization appreciated by 0.20 to close the week at N12.619 trillion.

A total turnover of 1.394 billion shares worth N16.403 billion in 19,195 deals were traded in the

course of the week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 872.892 million shares valued at N14.016 billion that exchanged hands previous week in 19,047 deals.

The Financial Services Industry led the activity chart by volume with 1.116 billion shares valued at N10.153 billion traded in 9,942 deals; thus contributing 80.05% and 61.90% to the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 95.005 million shares worth N3.251 billion in 4,443 deals.

Plateau moves to revamp agriculture, create jobs

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos Plateau

State

Govern-

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

ment has said that the Governor Simon Lalong- led administration, is determined to turn around the economic fortunes of the state through harnessing of its huge agricultural potential.

Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Hitler Dadi made this known while speaking at the Jos Trade Fair currently in the state.

“The Lalong- led administration is determined to create a conducive environment for business to thrive; and that is why the

administration is working hard to ensure that peace is restored in Plateau.

“The APC government of Plateau would continue to support initiatives that would promote industrialisation and business in the state, aimed at creating employment for the teeming youths of Plateau”, the commissioner said.

Also speaking at the occasion, the Management Committee Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Council, who

spoke on behalf of other LGA chairmen, said Plateau is exceptionally unique, particularly considering its vast agricultural economic and industrial potentials as well as very enterprising and hospitable people.

He said the zone has produced very high profile personalities of repute in virtually all spheres of human endeavors that have bequeathed indelible footprints in the annals of history of Plateau state.

KPMG has disclosed that Foreign Direct Investment, FDI, into the Nigeria digital space over the last year is almost $1 billion, with the most significant investments going to e-commerce and payment platform companies.

Speaking during a press briefing on KPMG Digital Summit 2017 themed: “Leading through Digital,” in Lagos, Boye Ademola, Partner and Lead, Digital Transformation, KPMG Nigeria, stated that, “Foreign investments in Nigeria based digital businesses approached the $1bn mark over the last year alone with the most significant investments going to ecommerce and payment platform companies.

“There have been record level valuations and investments over the last 18 months for several digital entities in Nigeria, comparable with that of some of the most valuable financial institutions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

Just recently, the Chinese alternative financing firm, Qudian, a Fintech founded in 2014 raised $900m from its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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World Savings Day: FirstBank sensitises secondary schools Adesola Afolabi First Bank of Nigeria Limited will be joining the rest of the world to commemorate the 2017 World Savings Day on Monday, October 31, 2017.

As part of the activities lined up for the day, the bank would be taking its Financial Literacy campaign to 30 secondary schools across the six geo-political zones of the country to teach secondary school students the importance of having a savings culture.

This year’s event themed: “Our Future Starts with Savings,” aligns with FirstBank’s FutureFirst programme, specially designed to equip students with the knowledge of money management, early entrepreneurship skills, and financial independence whilst stimulating the development of a savings culture at an early age.

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Business News B2 NAAE endorses navigational equipment, decries dearth of personnel Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The President of National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) Engr Ishaya Chuwang Dung says the country’s aviation navigational aids are working optimally assuring air passengers of safe flights.

Speaking in an interview with aviation journalists in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the just concluded air traffic controllers’ annual general meeting, Dung explained that pilots and airspace users were satisfied with the operational level of equipment provided by the management of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to ensure seamless operations.

“The airspace is safe; and there has been a great improvement in the navigational aids, especially in the area of communications and we are ready to fix all non functional equipment to ensure seamless operations in the country’s airspace.”

The NAAE president assured of stabilizing the system through unity in NAMA, especially with other professional colleagues to achieve the aims and objectives of NAMA noting, that disunity has been the bane of the association.

Dung pledged to work together with other associations; stressing that the emergence of Capt Fola Akinkuotu, as the NAMA boss, has cemented the relationship between workers and other professional bodies in the agency.

On workers’ remuneration, the NAAE leader said there was room for improvement, as workers were still agitating for enhanced salary, but added that the management was working on welfare package for workers especially NAAE.

Digital sector: FDI hits $1bn, as e-commerce, payment platform gaining attraction – KPMG

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MSCI retains Nigerian Indexes in frontier market

Adesola Afolabi

The Morgan Stanley Capital International ( MSCI), on Friday, announced its decision to retain the MSCI Nigeria Indexes in the MSCI Frontier Markets Indexes.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an index created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets.

MSCI had in September 2016, placed the MSCI Nigeria Indexes on a review list for potential reclassification to Standalone status due

to issues in the foreign exchange market, leading to impairment in the ability of institutional investors to repatriate capital.

However since the establishment of the Investors’ and Exporters’ FX Window on April 21, 2017, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Market participants have indicated that funds can be repatriated at close to the official rate.

The investors and exporters window which was created to improve liquidity in the foreign exchange (FX) market has been able to reduce concerns while the spreads and delays which in-

vestors have earlier experienced have also eased.

On this note the MSCI said Nigeria’s market will be removed from the review list for potential reclassification to Standalone status.

“MSCI will also no longer apply the special treatment for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes announced on April 29, 2016.”

“More specifically, and as part of the upcoming November 2017 Semi-Annual Index Review, MSCI will implement all index review changes, including changes in the Number of Shares (NOS) and Foreign Inclusion Factors (FIF) that

have been postponed since April 29, 2016.”

These changes will be made for securities classified in Nigeria in the MSCI Nigeria Indexes and in indexes which Nigeria is a component of. These include the MSCI Factor, Thematic, ESG and other relevant derived indexes. MSCI will also resume the regular implementation of corporate events effective immediately.

Index review changes for the MSCI Nigeria Indexes will be announced together with the November 2017 Semi-Annual Index Review announcement on November 13, 2017.”

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is now the eighth most valuable company on the New York Stock Exchange. Qudian and Alibaba remind us that the future is digital and digital businesses are leading a revolution. Not surprisingly, as at Q3 2017, 6 of the 10 most valuable entities in the world are digital businesses.”

On the KPMG Digital Summit 2017, Ademola said: “The main thrust of this year’s summit is getting thought leaders and industry experts to share perspectives on strategic themes such as the required operating model overhaul, regulatory imperatives and the collaboration agenda necessary to drive digital innovation across various sectors of the economy, to position Nigeria as a more attractive destination for local and foreign investors.”

The Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) on Friday, 27th October, 2017, announced that its convertible tender offer of $400 million to existing shareholders was successful.

The convertible tender offering was done in three tranches, taken by two institutional investors and retail investors, whiles the second and third tranches of $150m, is already listed on the International Securities market (ISM) segment of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

ETI, the Lome-based parent company of Ecobank Group, in a statement signed by Mireille Bokpe-Anoumou, of group communications , said that the convertible loan was structured in three tranches , the first being

convertible loan facility of $250m, arranged Through A Public Investment Cooperation of South Africa , an institutional investor.

The second and third tranches of the convertible Notes it said was fully subscribed by Qatar National Bank (QNB) also an institutional investor, while the third tranche of $10 million convertible notes was reserved for shareholders outside the institutional investors who participated up to $1.1m, while the balance was taken by QNB, thus boosting its participation to $148, 89m for both first and second tranches combined.

ETI’s Group Chief Executive, Mr. Ae Adeyemi, commending shareholders of the firm and lauding the transaction said that the firm’s ability to raise the huge capital from its shareholders, reflects con-

fidence reposed in the company’s long term growth strategy “we want to thank all our shareholders for their tremendous support.”

The bank stated that the convertible debt due in 2022, will have a coupon, reset semiannually equal to 3 Month USD LIBOR plus 6.46 per cent per annum payable semiannually in arrears, while the debt will be convertible at the option of the holder of the convertible debt who is also an ETI shareholder into an ETI ordinary shares at an exercise price f 6US cents. During the conversion period of 10th October, 2019, to 13th October, 2022, The conversion will be upon the occurrence of a change of control in accordance with the terms of the convertible debt, while the debt will be redeemed at 110 per cent of principal amount.

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The World Savings’ Day is an annual event designed to raise awareness on the importance of savings as a path to financial empowerment. The event is expected to increase the levels of financial literacy and financial inclusion, especially among the unbanked and underbanked populace globally, while it ultimately culminates in a stable and sound financial system and positive economic environment.

To encourage parents to imbibe the savings culture as well as teach their children to save, FirstBank has provided two major savings products for children and teenagers. The products, KidsFirsts (0 – 12 years) and MeFirst (13 – 17 years), have been carefully designed to meet the financial needs of the given demographics whilst also ensuring that the accounts holders acquire the rudiments of banking and financial literacy as they grow into adulthood..

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Stories by Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) widow has recorded total transactions of $722.91 million at the close fourth trading week in the month of October, which represented lowest traded figure during the period under review, investigation by Daily Times has revealed.

This is even as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has continued to ease the pressure of forex demand in key sectors of the economy, with weekly injections of forex into the Interbank foreign exchange market.

For instance, in the last four weeks, the autonomous forex window had received a whopping $4.096.36 billion turnover with last week only accounted for just $722.91 million, against $1.172.33bn in the first traded week during the month.

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$954.76 recorded at the end of second traded week, as well as the highest traded figure of $1.246.36 sold in the previous week during the considered period.

The breakdown of the transactions showed that three weeks ago, the NAFEX widow received a total sum of $3.373 billion, indicating high level of investors’ confidence in the nation’s foreign exchange market.

Financial experts and forex dealers, however, believed that the newly introduced investors’ forex window has successfully reversed the zero level of investors’ confidence to utmost height, even as it recorded a total turnover of $1.246.36bn in the

trading week ended Friday October 20, 2017.

Also, two weeks ago, NAFEX, had declared a lesser closing figure of $954.76m, which was the total traded volume between Monday, October 9 and Friday, 13, 2017.

However, the autonomous FX segment had a better transacted volume of $1.172bn earlier in the month, between Tuesday, October 3 and Friday, October 6 this year.

However, the Naira, at the parallel market, however, stood steadied at a buying rate of 360 and closed at 363 to the dollar, while Pound was bought at 470 before closing at 475 and Euro was purchased at 420 but was

sold at 425.

Our correspondent findings, however, showed that the Naira closing rate against the three major foreign currencies over the weekend has been the traded rate in most part of the month.

For instance, the local currency settled at 365 to the dollar on the first trading in October but swiftly rebounded the next day to close at 363 and has since hovering between 362 and 363 per Greenback at the unofficial segment of the forex market.

The Naira, at some point during the month, traded at a better rate of 422, against the Euro, but relapsed to 425 in most part the period considered. As for Pound Sterling, we observed that the

Naira, continued to garner more points to the fourth trading week at 475 after opening the first trading week during the month at a low closing rate of 485 but strengthened to 480 within the month before closing at 475 over the weekend.

Meanwhile, in a bid to ease the pressure of forex demand in key sectors of the economy such as, agriculture, aviation, petroleum and raw materials sectors, the apex bank on last trading day of the week under review injected total sum of $285.7 million into the Inter-bank foreign exchange market.

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Unity Bank declares N65.03bn gross earnings in Q3 2017 .Grows PBT to N2.72bn, shareholders’ funds by 1% Unity Bank Plc has declared a growth of one per cent in its gross earnings to N65.03 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017from N64.58bn in the corresponding period of 2016.

The bank’s profit showed a pre-tax profit of N2.7bn and post-tax profit ofN2.45bn, while it’s operating expenses was down by about 2 per cent to N18.6bn in 2017 from N18.9bn in corresponding in 2016.

The bank explained that this was as a result of the cost containment initiatives instituted by the management aimed at optimizing resources that attract efficiency and effectiveness of the bank’s assets. The Bank’s Earnings per share for the period under review stood at 20.94 kobo.

Commenting on the results, the Managing Director/CEO Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun noted that the bank in the process of “repositioning itself, and has tapped into the emerging opportunity in the

enlarged economic space within Nigeria particularly in the agriculture and SME value chains. The bank is building strong infrastructure for retail banking and attracting youths for its sustainable banking business by developing customercentric products to meet the needs of its esteemed customers.”

She noted that the bank is aggressively and creatively pushing the frontiers of its business with initiatives aimed at unlocking inherent potentials that will enable it to effectively ride on

economic headwinds and target opportunities in the markets.

The bank recently recorded unprecedented success in the resolution of its legacy Non-performing Loans (NPLs); an initiative now considered as an industrywide direction in Private Asset Management Company (PAMC), as encapsulated in the new CBN’s exposure draft for addressing banks’ NPLs challenges. The full impact of the initiative on the account and shareholder’s value is expected to begin manifest soon.

The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) in collaboration with the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) has carried out a comprehensive sensitization of Bureaux de Change (BDCs) on usage and deployment of Bank Verification Number (BVN) Validation Portal provided by NIBBS. Speaking on the exercise, ABCON President, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, said the BVN’s validation sensitization programme was part of the confidence-building agenda of the association to ensure that BDC operators abide by the rules guiding the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market.

He said the sensitization programme became exigent given that the world is going digital, and BDCs under his leadership must stay ahead of the pack, deploying time-tested technology to deliver seamless services to their numerous customers.

According to him, the sensitization programme was held in the six geopolitical zones – namely Kano, Lagos, Awka and Abuja, among others. The programme, he added,

was attended by over 3,500 registered operators across the country.

“The ABCON/NIBSS Sensitisation Programme on BVN Validation Portal has been on in the last two months. We are happy that all our six geopolitical zones have been covered.

It is our own input to the CBN’s policy implementation and an opportunity to take confidence-building in BDCs’ operations to the next level,” he said.

Gwadabe added that BDCs are ready and committed to abiding by CBN’s regulations on the forex market.

“The CBN directed BDCs to validate the authenticity of BVN that clients wanting to buy forex submit to them. Already, the BVN is becoming very important to government, hence, we are thinking ahead and equipping our members with the right skills and technology. We are committed to ensuring that our members do not fall short of regulatory requirements,” he said.

He said the BDCs have supported the CBN to achieve exchange rate stability as seen in the naira exchanging at N361/$1 at the weekend, from over N520/$1 last February.

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Burundian president inaugurates road built by Chinese company ÏÏÏ

Burundian President, Pierre Nkurunziza, on Thursday inaugurated a road built by a Chinese company in Makamba Province in the south of the African country.

With a length of some 44.5 km, the road connects the northwestern commune of Mugina on the border with Tanzania to the city of Nyanza Lac in Makamba.

It was built by STECOL Corporation, a Chinese enterprise focusing on engineering and construction works, with a funding of 51 billion Burundi francs (about 29 million U.S. dollars) from the African Development Bank.

The project aims to improve transportation and boost trade with Tanzania, Burundi’s neighbor.

During his visit in Makamba Province, Nkurunziza also inaugurated other public infrastructure projects, including schools, health centers and hotels, in the context of celebrating Burundi’s 55th independence anniversary marked on July 1.

In his remarks, Nkurunziza commended citizens in Makamba for promoting development activities.

“I congratulate you for promoting development activities and for safeguarding peace and security. I also congratulate you for welcoming returnees who are numerously coming back from exile and for keeping their belongings safe until they come back,” he said.

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Chinese-built naval vessels commissioned by Namibian president

China maintains cordial relations with Africa, developing world - Mugabe ÏÏÏ Zimbabwean President, Rob-

ert Mugabe, has praised China for maintaining friendly relations with Africa and the developing world at large, as well as for providing assistance to the continent.

In an interview with Chinese media on Wednesday, Mugabe told Xinhua he is glad to see that China has prioritised relations with African countries for decades and shared its development achievements with them.

Mugabe said that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Africa in 2015 was a major highlight in bilateral relations.

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In Johannesburg, Xi pledged 60 billion U.S. dollars in funding to ensure the implementation of an action plan for China-Africa cooperation which covers a wide range of areas, including agricultural modernization, infrastructure, financial services, public health, peace and security.

“So the Chinese are sharing their own development, the results of their own socio-economic endeavors with us,” he said, pointing out that China had assisted Zimbabwe in averting humanitarian crises caused by hunger.

Mugabe acknowledged the assistance China was providing to Africa through the FOCAC, adding that Xi had come with more

assistance for Zimbabwe to develop and help its people through resources which are now at its disposal.

Mugabe also said that the country cherishes its traditional friendship with China, which has been forged in the anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism era.

“The independence, the sovereignty we enjoy would not have come that easily were it not for China,” he said.

“It’s vital for our children to know as they grow up that once upon a time, when imperialism had stretched over our land, we outdid it, (and) threw it out of Africa using the assistance that came from China,” he added.

Egypt launches largest trade fair for Chinese investors ÏÏÏ

Egypt on Tuesday, launched the largest trade

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ca and co-chaired a summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Johannesburg where he and African leaders adopted a package of programmes aimed at strengthening China-Africa cooperation and supporting Africa’s development.

Recalling Xi’s visit, Mugabe said Zimbabweans knew they were not just hosting an individual who happened to be the head of China’s ruling party, but one who was carrying a blueprint for development with him from China to Africa and Zimbabwe.

“He was carrying with him what we regard as a real blueprint for development as being assisted

by China,” he said.

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fair for Chinese investors, as Chinese companies in Egypt showcased their products and services to local consumers.

The inauguration ceremony of the China Trade and Investment Exhibition held at

the Cairo International Fair Ground was attended by a number of Egyptian and Chinese businessmen as well as officials from both countries.

The participant Chinese companies and manufactur-

ers displayed various products such as textile and garments, furniture, home electronics, building materials and cars.

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Egypt and we are targeting to have China among top 10 investors in Egypt,” Mona Zobaa, chairman of Egyptian General Authority for Investment, told Xinhua.

She added that China and Egypt are currently strengthening cooperation in trade and economic spheres through improving investment climate, creating investment opportunities and furnishing investment map in Egypt.

China is Egypt’s largest trading partner with a trade volume of about 11 billion U.S. dollars in 2016 and about 5.2 billion dollars in the first half of 2017.

Xie Manding, managing director of China COSCO shipping company in Egypt, said his company, which opened a branch in Egypt about two decades ago, hopes to increase its operations in Egypt under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China.

China COSCO provides various services ranging from container shipping, customs clearance to logistics for Chinese enterpris-

es exporting goods to Egypt.

Xie said his company is “now mulling new regional shipping routes, including an EgyptUkraine-Russia-Turkey route and a route linking Egypt to Northern European countries through Morocco.”

This will facilitate Egypt’s efforts to sell its products to more countries, as China has promised to share development opportunities with other countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, he added.

The initiative, proposed in 2013, aims to build a trade and infrastucture network that connects Asia with Africa and Europe along the ancient Silk Road trade routes to seek common development and prosperity.

The three-day exhibition is co-organized by the Egyptian Chinese Trading Center in Egypt, Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, the China Development Bank, Egyptian Chamber of Commerce, China-Egypt Friendship Association, and the Al-Ahram Foundation.

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Kenya’s supermarkets eye Chinese consumers to boost revenues ÏÏÏ

Kenya’s supermarkets are intensifying efforts to lure Chinese consumers to boost their revenues, a lobby group said on Wednesday.

Retail Trade Association of Kenya (RETRAK) CEO Wambui Mbarire told Xinhua in an interview that local supermarkets chains are stocking products that appeal to the Chinese community.

“The retail sector is seeking to expand its revenues by tapping into the growing Chinese population in Kenya,” Mbarire said.

In the past decade, the size of the Chinese population has expanded due to growing Sino-Kenya relations. China has now emerged as the largest financier of infrastructure projects in Kenya.

Mbarire noted that a lot of the local supermarkets especially in the urban areas have dedicated shelves for their Chinese customers.

She noted that Chinese consumers have high purchasing power and will therefore help the retailers diversify their revenues.

Kenya’s supermarket sector is facing

challenges with some of the leading retailers having huge debts to their suppliers.

Leading regional supermarket chain Nakumatt has so far closed six of its branches since the beginning of the year.

Mbarire said that formal supermarkets currently account for 30 percent of the total retail trade in Kenya.

According to RETRAK, the growth of formal retail sector is set to expand due to increasing population as well as urbanization.

“People are being draw to shop in supermarkets as they offer consumers an opportunity to conveniently buy all household goods in one place,” she added.

Four Chinese experts arrive Madagascar to fight against plague A group of four Chinese experts arrived in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, Saturday to help the African island nation fight against plague.

“We come to assist Malagasy health authorities in fighting the plague,” said Wang Jian, leader of the Chinese group, adding that his group will also offer medical training to Malagasy health workers.

The group is expected to exchange views with Malagasy health and hygiene authorities as well as the UN World Health Organization (WHO), he said.

Madagascar’s Ministry of Health has confirmed 126 deaths and 1,292 cases of plague, since the beginning of the spread of the plague on Aug. 1.

WHO said 65 percent of cases are presenting as pneumonic plague, rather than the usual bubonic form. Pneumonic plague is the deadliest form that can spread from human to human.

Authorities have already implemented a series of measures including postponing the new school year until November 6.

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Ghanaian students show off talents in Chinese songs ÏÏÏ The maiden Chinese

song contest for non-native speakers took place at Ghana’s Port City of Tema on Friday.

The competition, which was organised by the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana, attracted the interest of citizens of both countries.

Twelve groups of singers who were selected following a vigorous preliminary race took part in the

contest. After two rounds of powerful contest, Margaret Clement, who is a student of the Confucius Institute, was adjudged the overall winner of the competition, after leaving the judges and the audience spellbound with her powerful rendition of traditional Chinese songs.

She impressed the fivemember panel of judges with her lively show on the afternoon held at the Niuniu Club in Tema.

“I really worked hard for it,” an excited Clement told Xinhua.

“What is special about this competition is that I competed with people who are majoring in the Chinese language. I’m not majoring in Chinese but still I made it. That is one of the many things that made the whole thing beautiful,” she said.

Clement believes the event would motivate her to learn new Chinese words,

master the language and improve her confidence when speaking the language to people.

Sandra Naa Ayerley Quaye, a student of the University of Ghana, who emerged joint second runnerup, encouraged Ghanaians to take up interest in learning the Chinese language and culture.

She said learning and singing Chinese songs has helped her to learn more

words faster and improve on her academic performance.

“Every time you sing a song, you learn a new word.

I once sang a song and I went to the class and the teacher used the word and I was like oh I know it. I was the only one who was able to say it and it was a motivation for me,” she told Xinhua.

The 2017 Chinese song contest was on the theme: “Chinese Dream Inspired by the Silk Road.”

The theme aims to provide a platform for the students learning Chinese to display their good command of the language, their deep love for Chinese songs, and their recognized talents in singing.

Mei Meilian, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana, was highly impressed by the contestants’ performances displayed during the competition.

Capital Market B6 Stories by Bonny Amadi Activities of investors on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the week ended Friday, 27th October, 2017, showed that the banking, conglomerates and consumer sector appealed more to investors, lifting he week’s market turnover .However, a total turnover of 1.394 billion shares worth N16.403bn in 19,195 deals were traded during the week by investors on the floor of the Exchange in contrast to a total of 872.892 million shares valued at N14.016bn that exchanged hands in the preceding week in 19,047 deals.

The Financial Services Industry measured by volume led the activity chart with 1.116 billion shares valued at N10.153bn traded in 9,942 deals; thus contributing 80.05 per cent and 61.90 per cent to

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Banks, consumer goods, conglomerates lift market

…as UBA, Access, FBN Holdings lead gainers

the total equity turnover volume and value respectively.

The Consumer Goods Industry followed with 95.005 million shares worth N3.251bn in 4,443 deals. The third place was occupied by Conglomerates Industry with a turnover of 90.194 million shares worth N645.159bn in 1,136 deals.

Trading in the top three equities namely, namely, the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Access Bank and FBN Holdings, measured by volume accounted for 515.058 million shares worth N4.458bn in 3,088 deals, contributing 36.95 per cent and 27.17 per cent to the total

equity turnover volume and value respectively.

A total of 559 units of Federal Government’s Bonds valued at N485,802.83bn were traded this week in 5 deals, compared with a total of 7,279 units valued at N7.139bn transacted last week in 12 deals The NSE’s All-Share Index depreciated by 0.34 per cent, while the Market Capitalization appreciated by 0.20 to close the week at 36,462.26 and N12.619 trillion respectively.

In addition, all other Indices finished lower during the week with the exception of the NSE ASeM,

NSE Banking, NSE Lotus II and NSE Pension Indices that appreciated by 0.18 per cent, 0.84 per cent, 0.57 per cent and 0.76 per cent, respectively.

Also traded during the week were a total of 104,544 units of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) valued at N11.506m executed in 7 deals, compared with a total of 34,573 units valued at N2.091 million transacted last week in 14 deals The NSE’s equities price advancers table for the week showed that 33 equities appreciated in price during the week, higher than 23 of the previous week.

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Shareholders of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, have started looking up to robust performance by the company for the 2017 financial year, having recorded return to profitability in its Q3 2017 results, buoyed by tax holiday.

The Nigerian top ranked beverages firm’s unaudited third quarter (Q3) result for the period ended 30th September, 2017, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) recently, showed robust growth potentials in challenged operating environment.

Cadbury shares have gained +3.5 per cent ytd, but have underperformed the NSE’s ASI by -32.4 per cent.

According to the result which has generated positive market reaction, Cadbury Nigeria Q3 2017 results revealed that sales grew by 9.3 per cent year on year to N8.1billion y/y. with zero tax expense, Q3 PBT and PAT peaked at N702million, which was against pre-tax and post-tax losses of N1.1bn and –N989million recorded in Q3 2016 respectively.

In addition to the sales growth, the company recorded a gross margin expansion of 2,428bps y/y to 30 per cent and a -98 per cent y/y decline in net finance costs.

These positives more than offset an 18% y/y rise in operating expenses, leading to the pre-tax profit vs the loss recorded in the corresponding quarter of last year.

Sequentially, sales were flattish q/q. Gross margin expanded by 1,267bps q/q and operating expenses declined by -17 per cent q/q.

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Guinness Nigeria records 116% oversubscription of rights’ issue

...increases revenue by 30% in Q1 2018

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The Managing Director/ CEO, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Peter Ndegwa has revealed that Guinness’ rights issue approved in January has been subscribed for by 116 per cent.

In January 2017, Guinness Nigeria received approval from its shareholders to raise N40billion from existing shareholders via a Rights’ Issue, offering five (5) new shares for every eleven (11) held, at 58 naira each.

The exercise was successfully concluded at the end of August, Ndegwa said.

He said, “The funds raised from the Rights Issue will be used to reduce the level of borrowings and consequently our funding cost. In particular we have used the funds to reduce our foreign currency loan by 60% which in turn will reduce the foreign currency volatility on our balance sheet.”

The brewing company also released its first quarter results for the period ended 30 September, 2017.

The company delivered revenue of N29.9 billion and gross profit of N10.4bn representing a 30% and 24% increase respectively over the same period last year.

The results reflected continued growth within the spirits business as well as benefit of an expanding portfolio, however this was against the backdrop of lapping the inventory reduction last year.

The results, released to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), also saw the company’s marketing expenses increase by 12%, indicating continued investment behind its brands, administrative expenses were reduced by 17% driven by the organisation’s productivity agenda.

CSCS lifts automation, efficiency with TCS BaNCS Ï C Ɖ z ƔƆƍƆè ƄƑ d d Ƃ ƏƊƄ ƕƏƎƓ The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc has given indication that it would increase automation and improve efficiencies in the Nigerian capital market with the deployment of TCS BaNCS. The TCS BaNCS solution is a world- class multi-asset solution for securities depository, clearing and settlement; and has replaced the NASDAQ Equator, deployed by the CSCS since inception in 1997.

This was coming as the Nigerian securities depository’s new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jalo Hurana Waziri, is billed to assume office in his new capac-

ity on Wednesday,1st November , 2017.

Meanwhile, the CSS said in a statement that .the new automation and efficiency driver is core to the company’s business transformation initiatives, which aimed at improving efficiency in depository, clearing and settlement services.

The Interim Chief Executive Officer of CSCS, Mr. Bola Adeeko, said, “This is a significant milestone for us; and a demonstration of our commitment to bring excellent customer service delivery and efficiency to the Nigerian Capital Market.”

Adeeko, expressing confidence

on the new technology, said: “We are proud of this achievement and confident that the new solution will be beneficial to the teeming market participants in particular and the Nigerian Capital Market in general,” while urging them to take advantage of the enormous opportunities the new platform offers.

He added that the TCS ASI BaNCS, as DEALS a market infrastructure, VOLUME will drive VALUE StraightThrough Pro- CAP

cessing (STP) by providing the unique ability to support multiple markets and asset classes on the same platform. It will also support various types of account ownership structures, such as Segregated Depository Account, Nominee/ Special Purpose Vehicle Accounts and Custodian Accounts.

Summary of activities on NSE 35,439.98 2,809.00 235,824,954.00 3,833,105,148.64 12,216,928,885,785.69

Insurance B7 Stories by Bonny Amadi The inclusion of robust grassroots- oriented micro insurance products and elimination of negative hearsay on the sector through transparent practices had been tipped as measures that will drive the growth of the insurance sector.

Professor of Insurance and Risk Management, Professor Festus Epetimehin, of Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) disclosed this recently at stakeholders’ forum in Lagos. He said that the consumers, Insurance Practitioners and the Environment hold the key for the expected growth of the sector.

He said that with harmonization of the three segments by the insurers, the sector will attain a reasonable growth momentum and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s GDP

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Consumers, environment, insurers hold key for sector’s growth On how the consumers have contributed to the sorry state of the sector, Epetimehin said that the average Nigerian has negative disposition towards purchasing insurance, hence they believe that insurance is a luxury and not essential for survival and also that people have grossly inadequate income to meet pressing commitments and therefore no excess to buy insurance policies.

He added that the people are uncertain future which continues competing with the present commitments, wrong notion of insurance, unsatisfactory claim experiences. According to him, insurance is introduced to most people in the country, after

consumption habits have been formed and that in many cases, peer groups provide alternative to insurance.

The expert said that insurance professionals have also helped to underdeveloped the sector.

He said, “The practitioners are themselves responsible for the ‘No’ demand state for they have not embraced any pragmatic marketing approach. Insurance should be aggressively marketed.

The present marketing mix of most insurance companies does not reflect that. This indicates that, there is lack of innovation in product development and risk taking.”

He added that the level of

disposable income, low level of education and literacy as well as other socio-cultural factors, particularly religion plays major role on the environment putting a clog in insurance wheel of progress.

“Similarly, the retail segment has witnessed increasing terminations of insurance policy and insurance companies had to adopt robust risk management frameworks and deploy cost optimization measures to ensure obligations to customers are met,” Epetimehin added.

According to him, credibility on the path of practitioners has remained a major issue and disincentive to the insuring public.

L-R: Legal Director/Company Secretary, Mr. Rotimi Odusola; Chairman, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Babatunde Savage; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Peter Ndegwa; and Non-Executive Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Ronald Plumridge, at the 67th Annual General Meeting which held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel... Abuja.

NAICOM: Unsuitable laws bane of insurance Nigeria’s Commissioner for Insurance, Mohammed Kari has blamed inappropriate laws, which often brew disharmony among the industry’s regulatory agencies, as one of the greatest challenges facing the sector.

Kari insists that if the insurance industry must grow, it requires those laws that conform to modern practice; and those that take would into account the potential role or impact of insurance on policyholders, insurers, regulators and government, stressing that as the society faces huge challenges, the role of insurance becomes ever more vital.

Represented by Mr. Pius Ag-

boola, Director, Authorization and Policy in the agency, at the 2nd National Conference on Insurance and Pension, organized by the National Association of Insurance and Pension Correspondents (NAIPCO), in Lagos, the commissioner said, “Suffice it to say that our experience with insurance legislations in Nigeria could best be described as sweet and sour.

The insurance industry has fallen victim to legislations over the years; and the scars have remained very visible to date. In recent years, we have had legislations in Nigeria which have inadvertedly inhibited the growth of insurance and its contribution

to the nation’s Gross Domestic Products.”

According to the commissioner, “Only a few years back, the workmen compensation, which is a product of the insurance industry anywhere in the world was severed by legislation, notwithstanding the resistance and position of insurance operators to the new legislation. The conflict of interest created by that legislation still lives with us. Of course, we are aware of the legislation that equally severed pension from insurance.”

He said, “In spite of the good working relationship that exist between us and our pear regulators – PenCom, CBN, SEC, NCC,

etc, there exist conflicts created by legislations in certain areas where interpretations of sections of the law is viewed differently. In the implementation of these legislations, regulators whose duty is to implement the provisions of the law are wont to rely on their respective interpretation which often creates conflicts and lead to impasse between regulators.

I must say here that NAICOM has had its own fair share of this organised confusion in the past; and recently with the PenCom over the issue of Custodians for annuity funds where the two Agencies have both relied on their respective interpretations of the same legislation.

Royal Exchange targets optimal growth via innovative business plan Royal Exchange Nigeria Plc is positioned for increased returns on premium and profitability with multi dimensional strategic business focusing on diversified earning opportunities, cost optimization and deployment of more earning new products.

The company revealed that it has strengthened plans to unbolt new growth potential that will increase consumer value and better returns on investment to its teaming shareholders.

Speaking to shareholders at its 48th Annual General Meeting in Kano, Daily Times Nigeria gathered that Chairman, Royal Exchange Plc .Mr. Kenny Ezenwani Odogwu, made the disclosure, as he assured shareholders that the future of the company is bright, stating that management has done very well in growing the business and bringing stability in her operations.

“As always, Royal Exchange stays abreast with many of the initiatives it has put in place to grow its market share and attain market leadership position.” He said.

According to him, the group is currently streamlining major components of her business, service delivery, processes and operations to deliver superior returns in the short-term to the shareholders.

“This we believe will reposition our great company as not only a major industry player, but as potential game changer, Odogwu assured.

In the financial year ended December 2016, the group recorded a 16 percent growth in gross written premium from N10.79 billion in 2015 to N12.52bn in 2016, while total assets of the group witnessed a growth of 19.4 per cent, from N26.5bn in 2015 to N31.67bn, as at December 31, 2016.

Group Managing Director of the company, Alhaji Auwalu Muktari, stated that Royal Exchange Plc would strive to pay dividend next year having maximized available growth opportunities, including investment and underwriting during the year.

He said, “For the future that we behold, our goal is to continuously redefine, reinvent and differentiate ourselves in the market place.

The focus would be on achieving sustainable growth for our company through deepening of our revenue base, improving service delivery support system and at the same time keeping a lid on our group-wide costs.”.

Royal Exchange has interest in general insurance, life insurance, asset management; healthcare as well as micro finance banking is taking advantage of synergies, as a financial conglomerate in its new drive for growth.

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B8 CSR

CSR: The role of good governance, policy reform, sustainable development Stories by Godwin Anyebe Corporate social responsibility (CSR) does not benefit the company’s relationship with its employees and consumers alone, but it is also an important element in corporate strategy.

However, CSR theory has ignored the implications of differences in government. Most studies on CSR in Nigeria is typically characterized as being individualistic. The governing philosophy promotes individual freedom and choices; therefore, the government’s involvement in social issues, community and corporate behavior is minimal.

To this end, this view contrasts with many other types of government philosophies, particularly those that take more of a totalitarian viewpoint. Experts are of the view that, totalitarianism often has very negative connotations; however, its formal definition describes it as single-party regime which centralizes its power and exerts control over its citizenry in order to promote a particular ideology.

For these experts, the more control a government exerts, the more likely that CSR behaviors become compulsory by corporations, so that the opportunity to gain competitive advantage is minimized.

Issues of community governance may address inconsistencies seen in previous CSR cross- culture research.

Reacting to this issue, a public affairs commentator, Olalekan Olaiya said; “A good governance lens offers a powerful impetus for promoting reforms in policies and programs for sustainable development. These include open and transparent opportunities for poor and disadvantaged citizens to access information and secure their rights over land, forest and energy resources, and to encour-

age governments to adopt policies that are more friendly to people and the environment. The massive injection of public funding for mitigation and adaptation and the complex political processes that underpin climate change negotiations can benefit from governance perspectives to shed light on the power, interests and resources at stake in order to bring about better outcomes.”

According to him, “good governance is both a means and an end.

Governance is both a goal in itself that fosters a climate of respect for universal rights and promotes political and social inclusion for disadvantaged citizens, especially women, youth and children. It also provides the political and in-

stitutional context for realizing major sustainable development outcomes, including poverty reduction, inclusive growth, protecting natural resources and tackling inequality.”

Also speaking, a brand management consultant, Gbenga Omolaja told Daily times that; “Governments that are accountable and responsive to their citizens, transparent in their reporting on the use of public resources and in decision making, and that create opportunities for participation in policy and service delivery.

According to him, Good governance stems from a set of favorable political conditions in which people have the right to vote, exercise oversight and seek redress

from politicians and officials. The real test of good governance is when citizens feel secure and trust governments to conduct public affairs in the best interests of society as a whole rather than for the privileged few.”

He also pointed out that, whenever there is good governance in a state, corporate organisation that operate within the said state tend to adhere strictly to norms and convention of doing business which corporate social responsibility is not an exception.

For him, participation can involve consultation in the development of policies and decision-making, elections and other democratic processes. Participation gives governments access to important in-

formation about the needs and priorities of individuals, communities and private businesses.

Governments that involve the public, will be in a better position to make good decisions, and decisions will enjoy more support once taken. While there may not be direct links between democracy and every aspect of good governance, clearly accountability, transparency and participation are reinforced by democracy, and themselves are factors in support of democratic quality.

Also speaking on this issue, Barrister Leonard Zadon, a legal practitioner and a constitutional Lawyer said; “transparency is an important aspect of good gover-

.LR: Past President, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Engr Idiat Amusu, Guidance Counsellor, District 1, Agege, Mr. Ayodele Adeyemi, Chairman, (APWEN, Lagos Chapter), Engr Angelique .N. Ikwuka,Head of Counseling Unit, District 1, Mrs. Bolanle Owoo, and Vice Chairman, (APWEN, Lagos Chapter), Engr Laolu Aisida, during Career talk for Girls in Public Secondary District 1, Agege, organised by (APWEN, Lagos Chapter)... recently.

Chivita, Hollandia drive firm as most innovative brands Every year, companies strive to be more innovative through insights of new challenges and uncovering opportunities to create value. By being innovative, brands continually seek ways to reinvent themselves, propel growth and achieve market leadership that attracts industry recognition.

This was showcased at the recently held Top 50 Brands Nigeria Awards where innovative product offerings Chivita in Juices and Hollandia in Dairy ensured Chi Limited was recognized amongst the ‘Top 50 Brands’ and honoured as the Most Innovative Brand recently in Lagos.

Renowned for continually enhancing existing brands, creating new product categories and effectively building emotional connection with consumers around them, the brand’s success story at the awards has been driven by a desire to churn out innovative products like Chivita and Hollandia that are benchmarks and definitive standards in their respective categories.

Deploying specific criteria including brand popularity, category leadership, innovation, national spread, Corporate Social Responsibility and online engagement to measure brands, the Top 50 Brand

Award evaluates and celebrates top corporate brands that have consistently maintained leadership position in their categories, living up to their promises, and have become a part of the popular culture, attracting powerful visual cue that evokes emotion from consumers.

Speaking on the awards, CEO, Top 50 Brands Nigeria, Taiwo Oluboyede, said with the volume of competition that businesses face, it has never been more important for brands to stand out through innovation as well as develop a unique identity and value proposition through strategic branding.

“The brands honoured at this

year’s edition of the Top 50 Brand Nigeria Awards have transcended their product/services categories and mean much more to the consumers. Specifically, Chivita and Hollandia have been outstanding in this regard through a consistent delivery of innovative product variants that have become household names in Nigeria,” he said.

“The recognition amongst the Top 50 Brands and the Most Innovative Brands Award for Chi Limited is a part of the outcome of a painstaking year-long brand research which reviewed the brands’ performance, classification and rating.”

Mr. Deepanjan Roy, Managing

Director of Chi Limited, expressed delight at the recognition and commended the organizers for creating an invaluable platform for celebrating brands that are at the forefront of their respective segments.

“For us at Chi Limited, these awards will inspire us on our journey of innovation-driven success. We are passionate about our brands like Chivita and Hollandia and the strategic innovations that ensures a competitive advantage that places us second to none.Wewillremainsteadfastinour commitmenttohealthyandsuperior products that add value and exceed consumer expectations,” he added.

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Acting is not for me –Darey Art Alade L2

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Lewd music is not my thing –Darey Art-Alade the less attention his style gathers in the industry, Darey has continued to wax

What then do you want to achieve with music?

Are you considering going into gospel music seeing that you have the choirs behind you?

Your song Pray for me has gone far. How did you come up with the concept; was it spiritual, a dream; what exactly?

Actually, what can I say is that when you work in the

A lot of your colleagues have made appearances in movie; will you consider acting one of these days?

Your response was so absolute about the acting thing?

Despite less attention given to your kind music, more doing secular music?

We have seen shows come and go. What measures have you put in place to ensure the sustainability of Love like a Movie Concert?

Your father was a greater entertainer; would shoes?

What inspires your dress sense?

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Wellness L3

Nwaokocha Daniel

Boost your Metabolism A countless number of individuals frequently want to head to the gym to either gain muscle, lose body fat or just keep their bodies in shape. But many of them fail to accomplish these results because most of the time, they do n0t understand the metabolism of their bodies. So, before we speed up our metabolism, there are some basic things we need to understand so as to effectively speed up our metabolism. Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining apple off the living state of the cells and the organs in our bodies. We took it upon ourselves to share with you ways in which you can speed up your metabolism before hitting the gym this summer.

Components of Your Metabolism Your metabolism consists of three primary parts. Your resting metabolic rate, or RMR, which makes up about 60 percent of your metabolism, is the number of calories you use daily for essential bodily functions, such as breathing and pumping blood.

Physical activity can comprise as much as another 30 percent of your metabolism.

Formal exercises, as well as everyday actions such as bathing and walking around

Substances in foods that can speed up your metabolism 1. PROTEINS some food ingredients — including caffeine, tea and capsaicin from hot peppers — may modestly increase your metabolic rate for short periods of time. Protein has a high thermic effect, which means your body burns more calories to digest high-protein foods, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2008.

2. CAPSAICIN Capsaicin is the only one of these ingredients that has proven metabolicreadily into some juice recipes. Capsaicin is the compound in hot peppers that gives them their intense, spicy bite.

Consuming red pepper as part of a meal increased energy expenditure and promoted a higher body temperature in in Physiology and Behavior. The higher after the meal, during which participants

metabolism is called the thermic effect of food i.e. the calories your body uses to digest food and process its nutrients.

to people who did not consume red pepper.

3. Natural, Spicy Juice Recipes To keep calories low, use a variety of veggies and hot peppers in your natural juice recipes. The hotter the pepper, the greater the capsaicin content, but too much hot pepper could make your drink

ture, blend cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, spinach, cilantro, arugula, garlic, lemons and jalapeno. Stir in a drizzle of honey if your mix comes out too bitter for your taste. An Asian-inspired juice uses hot Serrano peppers, celery, sugar snap peas, scallions, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes and lime. Finish with a splash of refreshing coconut water.

4. Other Effective Ways to Boost Metabolism An occasional fresh juice drink can be a nutritious addition strategies, such as strength-training. Lift weights to add muscle

compared to fat tissue. Move as much as you can all day. Forjuice, add small slices gradually until you mal exercise helps burn calories, but so do small movements — known as non-exercise induced thermogenesis, or NEAT. reach the desired intensity. Try a little Tapping your foot, walking to the water cooler, climbing stairs fresh cayenne, habanero, jalapeno or and doing laundry are examples of NEAT that boost your caloSerrano pepper added to a green mix rie burn. Eating at regular, predictable intervals during the day of kale, cucumber, lemon and green can also maximize the thermic effect of food. Individuals, who apple or juiced with pineapple, lime and spinach makes for a spicy juice that revs consumed the same number of meals per week with the same number of calories, but in an erratic pattern, experienced a lowyour metabolism just a bit. Or make a low-calorie, spicy juice that plays on the er calorie burn after meals than people who ate at six regular intervals, showed a 2004 study in the International Journal of bloody Mary cocktail. Juice tomatoes, Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. Do your best to eat lemon and celery and stir in a pinch of powdered cayenne pepper for extra kick. each meal around the same time daily and snack on healthy foods between meals. Quality snacks include whole fruits and For another spicy, tomato-based mixvegetables, a scant handful of raw nuts or low-fat yogurt.

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reasons you need lemon in your water

to justify starting your day with a nice glass of lemon water.

Sometimes we just get tired of drinking old plain water and you just want to take your physical, mental, and spiritual health up to the next level, here are 15 reasons why you should be drinking lemon water every day.

1) Clears Skin One of the more convincing reasons to drink lemon water for most of us is that it can help keep our skin clear. Water on its vitamin C in lemons helps purge toxins from our blood to keep 2) Balances Your PH

very acidic, but they actually have a very alkalizing effect on our bodies. Keeping your body in an alkaline state also pre-

3) Boosts Immune System boost our immune system. Who has time to get sick these days, right? The potassium in lemon juice helps control blood pressure, stimulate brain and nerve function and vitamin C with the juice of one lemon and some honey.

4) Weight Loss Aside from helping our skin stay clear, balancing and boost-

There are tons of different powers that lemon water has. Did you know that it can actually assist you with any digestion problems that you are having? Trust me on this one, if you are having a lot of stomach aches, start drinking lemon water and

5) Help a Hangover Save yourself a trip to the store and make yourself a mug of lemon water is that it can help soothe your stomach, which can be somewhat irritated or sensitive after a night of drinking.

Drinking hot water with lemon can act as an antiseptic and help

10) Powerful Cleansing Powers While we might clean our skin and we might actually keep our faces and hair clean, did you know that we also need to keep our organs and our insides

6) Freshens Breath We now know that lemon water has an abundance of ben-

extremely healthy.

11) Less Mucus

en your breath after having some drinks, a spicy meal or if you smoke. All these things can dry out your mouth, which can lead

probably notice that you have a ton of mucus in the

7) Boost the Brain and Nervous System Another one of the impressive effects of drinking lemon wahave been linked to depression, anxiety, forgetfulness and brain fog. As mentioned previously, lemons are also chock full

you are noticing it all around your body. Well, one of -

antibacterial properties and helps get rid of infections of the

13) Energy Boost Do you need that cup of coffee in the morning and then around 2:30pm, you are crashing and burning with being tired? Well, if you happen to drink hot water with lemon in it instead of coffee, not only will you cut your

helpful natural remedy for allergies as it helps keep the body alkaline and more balanced.

9) Helps Digestion Problems

14) Helps You to Stay Healthier Overall, lemon water is a good way to keep hydrated

stress.

8) Helps Respiratory Problems -

all ends of the spectrum.

15) Great Source of Potassium still missing those potassium levels, why not indulge in a few glasses of