Dtn 5 9 17

THE

DAILY

TIMES

NIGERIA INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER. EST. 1926 WWW.DAILYTIMES.NG https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts

dailytimesnigeria

WCQ: Wounded Indomitable Lions delay Super Eagles qualification

Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Report

ÏÏÏ

Cameroon fought back from a goal down to claim a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Yaounde on Monday night.

Having been thrashed 4-0 by

the Super Eagles at the weekend, the stalemate provides at least some redemption for the Indomitable Lions, though their hopes of reaching Russia 2018 are all but gone.

The result does mean that Nigeria will have to wait until Continued on page 7

Resident doctors begin indefinite strike

www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

6

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 VOL. 3. NO. 441

N150

GLOBAL FINANCIAL/COMMODITY MARKETS

CURRENCIES/CBN: CBN: N305.85 PER DOLLAR, Parallel Market: USD N365 POUND N468 EURO N432 NSE: ASI 35, 504.62 MARKET CAP 12.24 FMDQ O/N 8.42 OBB 7.33 COMMODITIES: Wheat US $420.40/MT Rice US $12.67/MT Cocoa US $1,987.00/Bag Coffee US $127.75/Scoop Cotton US $72.55/Unit Sugar US $13.75/Ounce METALS: Gold US $1330.40/Ounce Silver US $17.72/Ounce Copper US $3.10/Ounce ENERGY: Brent US $52.75/PB, N/Gas US $3.07/CB

Egmont suspension: FG may receive 2 reports Ï Sen Utazi, other groups to submit majority, minority reports Ï Nigeria risks expulsion over lack of synergy Ï Owasanoye keeps mum over fears on Senate confirmation

Andrew Orolua and Francesca Iwambe, Abuja

ÏÏÏ This is not the best of

time for

Continued on page 5

Retail investors expectant of increase in IPOs 7 NNPC did not remit N3.88trn to FG in 2015 B1 - Audit report Illegal detention: Ex-DSS director sues agency, demands N2bn damages over link to Magu 5

Caption - President Muhammadu Buhari watching the second leg of Nigeria- Cameroon World Cup Qualifier match in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from his home in Daura, Katsina State ... on Monday.

How NEMA staff threatened strike over N665m unverified liabilities 23

2

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

3

4

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

5 News

Egmont suspension: FG may receive 2 reports Continued from page 1 Nigeria over suspension of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) from Egmont Group as the ninemember committee set up by the Federal Government on the matter is about to submit two reports, The Daily Times can now authoritatively report.

A source close to the committee also confided in The Daily Times that there is a crisis of confidence among the members of the committee, saying that the committee is now polarised into two camps.

The chairman of the committee, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, is said to be leading some members and will likely submit a majority report.

The source, who spoke in confidence, added that the Utazi-led group will likely recommend that the NFIU should stand alone, removed from the control of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and should either be domiciled in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) or the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

But the source said the other group is kicking against the alleged domination of Sen Utazi, saying that the group is not pleased with a situation where the senator is allegedly forcing the committee to adopt Senate position on the matter. The Senate had already passed a bill to that effect.

The group is also said to be writing its minority report where it will recom-

mend that the NFIU should not stand alone and that it should continue to remain in the EFCC as the ongoing amendment of the agency Act before the House of Representatives has addressed the issues raised by Egmont.

The group is also expressing fears that Nigeria may be expelled from Egmont for lack of synergy, saying that the country may be sanctioned for creating laws that are different from what it requested Nigeria to do before the suspension could be lifted.

The source said: “It is true that the committee is divided along two camps and they may likely present majority and minority reports to the Federal Government.

“Most of the members nominated to represent certain agencies in the committee are ignorant of the meanings and workings of Egmont Group. So, their contributions to the committee’s works are limited.

“The two groups are working in different directions and this is contrary to the purpose of setting up the committee.

“Another interesting thing during the committee proceedings is the sitting on the fence by the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, whose nomination is subject to Senate confirmation.

“The man was silent over argument on methods of proceedings and what should be the acceptable

recommendations of the committee.

“I think the man is afraid of rocking the boat, knowing that he will have to appear before the Senate for his confirmation hearing.

Otherwise, his antecedents could have made the difference before the committee proceedings. He is a well-respected in anti-graft community and he has discharged his responsibility without blemish during his days with the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC).”

It was further gathered that the committee met on Thursday where the draft copy of its recommendations were made available to some members.

It was also gathered that the global practice is that Financial Intelligence Unit

(FIU) is warehoused under certain bodies as over 100 countries FIUs are domiciled under some bodies while only four countries are having stand-alone FIUs like Ghana.

It was further learnt that Germany was expelled from Egmont when the country removed its FIU from police and domiciled it in Customs.

The Daily Times recalls that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who was then the acting president, had on August 5, 2017 constituted the nine member ad-hoc committee to reposition the NFIU to restore its membership on the Egmont group to prepare for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) visit to Nigeria.

The members of the committee are Senator Chukwuka Utazi – Chairman;

Hon. Kayode Oladele; Dr. Abdulahi Y. Shrug; a representative of the Federal Ministry of Justice and a representative of the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Other members of the ad-hoc committee are a representative of the Ministry of Interior; the Executive Secretary of the PACAC; a representative of the ICPC and a representative of the EFCC. The ad-hoc committee is to make recommendations and facilitate legal and regulatory measures to ensure the financial and operational autonomy of the NFIU. It is also to recommend other necessary steps to be taken by the relevant stakeholders to ensure the restoration of NFIU’s membership on the EGMONT group.

The committee’s other

term of reference is to advise on the implications, including financial or otherwise of the proposed membership of the Financial Action Task Force.

The committee will also advise the government on the steps to be taken in preparation for the proposed mutual self-evaluation visit of the FATA in November, 2017, and to make any other recommendations necessary to advance Nigeria capacity to the financial intelligence to fight crimes.

The committee was expected to conclude its work and submit is final report to by the end of August.

The NFIU, an arm of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), was suspended from the group at a plenary Continued on page 6

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose (3rd right) and others, during a stakeholders summit with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in Ekiti… on Sunday.

Illegal detention: Ex-DSS director sues agency, demands N2bn damages over link to Magu Andrew Orolua, Abuja

Ï Plaintiff detained since July 17 for alleged link to Magu

ÏÏÏ A retired senior official of the Department of State Security Service (DSS), Abba Kaka Mohammed, has slammed a N2billion suit against the agency and the Attorney General of the Federation before the Federal High Court Abuja for unlawful detention.

Mohammed is praying the court to award the sum as general and aggregated damages against the agency for the illegal violation of his fundamental rights

to life and dignity of his person, and freedom of movement since July 17, 2017 to date when he was arrested and thrown into custody without arraignment.

In the suit filed by lawyers from Femi Falana chambers, Mr. Mohammed, who left the service last year as an Assistant Director in the office of the Director General of the DSS, Lawal Daura, also asked the court for an order directing his immediate release from

the detention facility of the SSS. The plaintiff also prayed the court for an order compelling the SSS to render an unreserved public apology in the dailies for illegally detaining him and a perpetual order restraining the agency from further arresting him.

A report credited to an online newspaper, Premium Times, stated that Mohammed’s arrest and detention was allegedly tied to his

friendship with the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, whose relationship with Mr. Daura has been sore.

According to document filed in court Mohammed who was arrested on July 17, 2017 by SSS had neither been released nor charged to court ever since. Even when the law stated that a suspect under arrest shall be brought before a compe-

tent court within 48 hours or granted an administrative bail.

But Mr. Mohammed has now spent weeks languishing in detention without arraignment, amidst concerns by his family that he might have lost one of his eyes after being brutalised

by SSS operatives in custody.

His lawyers were only granted access to him for the first time last Tuesday and his daughter alleged

that her father (Mohammed) had taken critically ill and should be released or charged to court in order for him to get adequate medical attention.

A relation of the plaintiff said that Mohammed had good working relation the Director General but suddenly the relationship with Mr. Daura deteriorated.

“The DSS DG accused him of holding grievances against the security agency, a claim that is clearly not true,” a relative of the apContinued on page 7

News 6

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

WCQ: Wounded Indomitable Lions delay Super Eagles qualification Continued from page 1 at least the next round of matches in October to confirm their place at the World Cup finals.

Both teams took their time in settling into the match, with Nigeria particularly happy to sit back and let their hosts make most of the running in the early minutes.

The Super Eagles gradually warmed to their task and began to threaten from a strong of set pieces.

On the half hour mark, in the wake of a dead-ball

scenario, Victor Moses drove a low cross toward goal that was only halfsaved by Fabrice Ondoa, and Moses Simon arrived to sweep home the loose ball and put Nigeria ahead.

Three minutes later it was nearly 2-0, with Odion Ighalo turning his marker inside out before firing a left-footed shot just over the target.

Cameroon started strongly in the second half, but struggled to find a way past Nigeria’s resilient defence - led by

the centre-back pairing of Leon Balogun and William Troost-Ekong.

Just past the hour mark coach Hugo Broos made a double change by introducing Christian Bassogog and Vincent Aboubakar to boost his attack, while Nigeria responded by sending on Ndubisi Agu for the tiring John Obi Mikel.

Midway through the second half Moses almost doubled the visitors’ advantage, as he showed great skill and composure to open up

shooting space in the box, only to see his effort skim the crossbar.

Cameroon drew level with 15 minutes of regulation time to play, as Aboubakar converted a debatable penalty which had been given away in a collision between goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Arnaud Djoum.

Ezenwa was in major action again in the 84th minute, as he superbly parried a snap shot from Aboubakar, before getting up to make a brave stop at the feet of Collins Fai.

Moses Simon scored Nigeria’s lone goal in Yaoundé

Egmont suspension: FG may receive 2 reports Continued from page 5 of the Heads of FIUs in Macao on July 5, 2017.

The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units is an informal network of 154 national FIUs which provides a platform for the secure exchange of expertise and financial intelligence to

A cross section of holiday makers boarding the free train ride organised by the Osun State Government to Lagos, after 2017 Eid-elKabir, at Osgboo Terminus of the Nigeria Railway Corporation …on Monday.

Resident doctors begin nationwide strike, vow to sustain it until demands are met Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday directed all its members nationwide to embark on an indefinite strike to press home their demand of payment of salary arrears of its members both in federal and state health institution.

They are also demanding the upgrade of their members who are due for promotion.

This was contained in a directive signed and issued in Abuja yesterday by the association’s president and secretary-gen-

eral, Dr. Onyebueze John and Dr. Emmanuel Aneke respectively.

The association, in bolstering the reason for the industrial action, also rejected the terms of settlement from government.

“We resolve to proceed on the proposed national, total and indefinite strike action with effect from 8a.m Monday, September 4, 2017.

“The association resolved to take this action after its national executive council meeting which ended in the early hours of Monday in Abuja.”

In July, NARD issued

a warning to the government that it would embark on an indefinite strike if its demands were not met.

“Neither the federal nor state governments has shown commitment to the resolution of issues at stake nor honoured previous agreements,” Olusegun Olaopa, president of NARD University College Hospital, Ibadan, had said in a statement.

“Consequent upon this, the association resolved to proceed on a total indefinite industrial action from Monday, September 4, 2017, until all these issues are permanently resolved.

Nationwide pre-strike

protests against this injustice are to hold in all our branches and states of the federation on August 30, 2017.

The Association also called on all Heads of Tertiary Health Institutions who have received funding for payments to ensure it pay immediately the same to its members.

It should also be recalled that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is currently on strike over the failure of the government to meet its demands, which include the payment of the earned allowances of its members.

combat money laundering, the financing of terrorism, and other related offences.

The NFIU helps tackle money laundering and monitor financial flows, a task eased by its membership of the Group whose members share intelligence relating to illicit flow and international finance.

Anxiety as S/Africans forcefully hijack houses of a Nigerian Myke Uzendu, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Barley few hours after

the extra-judicial muder of a Nigerian resident in South Africa, The Nigeria Union in South Africa has began to protest against the hijack of a house belonging to a Nigerian Baptist missionary in that country.

Mr Theodore Ezeunara, Chairman of the union in Johannesburg South, told newsmen on Monday that persons claiming to be members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), a political party, allegedly took over the house.

He said that the EFF members chased away the tenants in the building and brought in new persons while all efforts by the owner of the house and the union to stop the hijacking fell on deaf ears.

Ezeumara stated that the union had lodged a

complaint with the police on the hijacking and trespassing on a property.

The owner of the house, who did not want his name mentioned for safety, said that he bought the property in 2011. “The house is a bungalow, comprising of four bedroom flat, two-bedroom guest house and two rooms boy quarters.

“Last week, some people came to the house, claiming to be members of a political party, drove away the tenants, alleging that they (tenants) were foreigners.

“It is clear that this is a case of hijacking and trespassing on a private property,” he said.

Mr. Adetola Olubajo, President of Nigeria Union, said the case had been reported to the national secretariat of the union. “We will hand it over to our national legal adviser to take it up,” he said.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

7

News

Retail investors expectant of increase in IPOs Bonny Amadi

ÏÏÏ The Nigerian equities market is currently battling with a challenge of how to harmonize multiplication accounts which could either be forfeited by their owners or merged into one single account.

According to the Director General Securities and Exchange Commission, (SEC), Mounir Gwarzo, multiple accounts that are similar could be merged to a dedicated account, while multiple accounts without any similarity must be forfeited by their owners.

Gwarzo, who said at the recent post capital market Committee (CMC), briefing in Lagos, stated that funds emanating from such accounts is to be part of a market interventionist fund, which could be placed

Ï As SEC may merge multiple accounts

at the disposal of market operators.

Many stakeholders have wondered what happens to biometrics, as even if names on multiple accounts could not match, biometric data on the forms cannot be altered, realizing that the multiple IPO applications helped in growing the market.

The issue of multiple accounts, Daily Times Nigeria can recall, brings to bear, the era of market vibrancy and multiplicity of Initial public offers (IPO), (2005-2008), during which Nigerians of diverse financial standing, ethic coloration and profession, struggled to have a bite of every public offer emanating from the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

Then, there was the market euphoria by parents to ensure that they enlist their children to the capitalist world through the registrars of many listed companies, as well as acquisition of their shares in the children’s names.

It was on record that during the vibrancy of the IPO market, many capital market-based young millionaires clubs emerged, as more and more entrepreneurs and young Nigerian’s find their ways to the equities market through registered stock brokers.

In a way to leverage ownership of shares of listed to enhance savings, friends were introducing one another to the market, while neithbours and relatives tell stories of every ongoing

initial public offers to their colleagues and loved ones, with the motive of empowering them through capital market investment.

Stock markets across the world have the responsibility of ensuring mobilization of funds for small and medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) through flotating IPOs, as well as large organizations wishing to exploit the market opportunities to source cheap funds.

When a company embarks on IPOs or initial public offering, the firm goes public on a stock exchange.

IPOs are one of many ways in which companies can seek to raise capital, with other popular options including finding major investors, crowdfunding or using retained earnings.

Fun seekers at Millennium park in Abuja… on Monday.

A successful IPO can raise huge amounts of capital. This all makes any float a costly consideration for a business. For traders, though, a float can be a great way of getting a share of a company the moment it hits the stock market.

Daily Times findings indicated that while many new investors are hesitant of entering the market even through the IPO segment, many investors, who took flight to safety , have further been frustrated by worse economic scenario and evolving investment challenges.

The Nigerian capital market has sustained dearth of equities IPO segment over the past years, reflecting the low level of confidence pervading the market. This has thrown many questions on how to return the market to be able to help young emerging companies raise funds through IPO. The SEC DG said that with the on gonging market innovation through the Bankers Verification Number (BVN,) instances of multiple application would be ruled out, hence future IPOs would be electronically driven.

“Only money bags will engage in multiple IPO application, the retail investor will only apply ones and monitor his investments), Gwarzo said.

Founder of the Independent Shareholders Association OF Nigeria (ISAN), Sir, Sunny Nnwosu, told The Daily Times that when confidence was high, may retail investors bought shares for their children in different names, but dedicated to their parents’ accounts, such accounts cannot be

transferred to the children except when they turn 18 years, when as some may lose their investments, because of the dissimilarity in the names.

Based on his submission, the idea of parents buying shares for their children has been ruled out in subsequent IPOs. Children, he said, lack BVN number; and are not signatory to bank accounts, strengthening challenge faced by emerging companies to raise funds from the equities market.

Chairman, Nigerian Professional Shareholders’ Association, Mr. Godwin Anono, told The Daily Times that based on developments in the market, it will take long before full confidence is restored to the IPO markets segment.

“You know that the market does not care where you participate in it or not.

It is not just IPO, all rights issues without target investors will be greatly under subscribed” He said that irrespective of the new rules that would streamline the market, the prevailing economic scenario makes it impossible for retail investors to be lured to any IPO market soon.

“It is someone that eats well that is going to buy shares, before anyone can even buy your shares now in the secondary market, it is either you are paying dividend or you have potential for growth.”

The Coordinator, Constance shareholders’ Association, Mallam Shehu Mikhail, told our correspondent that the market regulators need to go extra mile to revive the IPO segment to attract more retail investors.

Illegal detention: Ex-DSS director sues agency, demands N2bn damages over link to Magu

Continued from page 6

plicant told an online medium adding that Mr. Daura and his client had been long time acquaintances.

“When SSS operatives searched Mohammed residences along the Airport Road in Abuja, and another one near Galadimawa neighbourhood, also in Abuja, nothing incriminating was found.

“They found nothing after all the searches they conducted,” the relative said. “Nothing implicating was found.” But, Mr. Mohammed was then taken to the SSS custody, where he was confined to a cell with-

out adequate care, the relative said.

“They also accused him of being a front for Magu, saying his long-time relationship with the EFCC boss was suspicious,” the relative said.

The relative said Mr. Daura had always known that Mr. Mohammed was a friend of Mr. Magu, having both hailed from Borno and being friends for over a decade.

“The SSS officers just wanted him to implicate Magu with anything, even when they’ve never had any transactions together,” said the relative.

Some of the reliefs of the plaintiff are : A declaration

that the detention of the applicant at Abuja by the first respondent in their detention facility since July 17, 2017 till date without being charged to court for a known offence is illegal and unconstitutional as it violates the applicant’s fundamental rights to personal liberty, dignity of person and fair hearing as enshrined in section 34, 35 and 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Articles 5, 6 and 7 of the African Charter on Human Rights and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act (CAP A10) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

A declaration that the detention of the applicant at Abuja by the first respondent without access to his medical doctors, drugs, family and lawyers, since July 17, 2017 till date is illegal and unconstitutional as it violates the applicant’s fundamental rights to health, freedom of association as enshrined in Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Article 11 of the African Charter on Human Rights and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act (CAP A10) Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.An order of this

honourable court directing the immediate and unconstitutional release of the applicant from custody of the first respondent forthwith.

The DSS has not file a respond to the claim and all efforts to reach it for comment were not successful as it has no spokesperson.

While a spokesperson for the AGF, Saliu Isa, did not respond to requests for comments.

The DSS is believed to be holding scores of Nigerians over an extended period of time without trial. The agency had declined to free a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, despite several court rulings

that admitted him to bail.

Mr. Mohammed’s ordeal adds to the fallout of the worsening disaffection between Messrs. Daura and Magu. The duo had been locked in political and administrative rivalry since Mr. Buhari tapped them to head their respective agencies two years ago.

The DSS twice thwarted Mr. Magu’s confirmation by the Senate, accusing him of being reckless and corrupt. While Magu had also openly criticised the SSS, describing the secret police as an outfit without credibility when he appeared before the Senate for his last confirmation hearing.

8 News

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

PUNCH man escapes death from suspected robbers Aisha Inuwa, Abuja

ÏÏÏ

The Plateau State correspondent of The PUNCH Newspapers, Mr. Friday Olokor, and two others persons on Saturday escaped death by whiskers, following an attack on them by suspected robbers on their way to Abuja.

The incident was said to have created panic among commuters, his colleagues and communities in Jos and Abuja.

According to an eyewitness, who sought anonymity, the incident took place at Gitata - Gunduma Road along Keffi-Kaduna Expressway at about 11:50 am, just after a big company under construction.

The suspected robbers were said to have hauled big stones on the rear glass of Olokor’s car at a spot where there were big potholes and shattered rear glass of his car to pieces.

Those with Olokor in the vehicle are the Oyo State-born businessman and contractor, Adesokan Fijabi, who was traveling to Akure and Samuel Dul Shetur, Lantang, Plateau state-born official of a popular Hotel in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Abuja.

Olokor, a journalist and civil rights activist noted that although the mission of the robbers was for evil; he was not sure if it was for instant robbery or abduction for ransom.

He said, “Thank you Jesus. It is not us but God., it’s not that I was smart.

It was divine escape from vicious suspected robbers . We’re not safe in this country. Should I stop driving and be using public transport or buy a smaller car. I understand they target big cars. My car is not the type used by Senators and politicians.

“But it is also not a very cheap car, considering the weak strength of the Naira. If their mission was abduction for a ransom, who would have paid the money? To you Lord, I give the thanks and glory.”

He further said that, “The voice of God told me, ‘Na dem, don’t stop’ and so I didn’t stop; I was traveling from Jos to Abu-

ja for the Sallah. When we eventually stopped in a safer place in the community, we saw some young men and women with long sticks, the type used for whipping recalcitrant cows. We told them of our encounter with the deadly beats.

“They asked us where the incident took place and we told them. One of the young men shook his head but showed no empathy. Instead, he was smiling. Then, we suspected that we may be in their den and I zoomed off to the next police checkpoint.

“There, some good police officers from MOPOL 38, Akwanga on Highway Patrol informed us that two of the armed robbers

terrorizing commuters in the area were caught two days ago, while their leader escaped.

“The Police officers said robbery on the road does not know time: It could be morning, afternoon, evening or night. They alleged that the perpetrators are suspected Fulani Boys from Bauchi. When I told them that I went to some suspected Fulani boys and narrated my encounter, one of the officers said, that is their den.

Their feeling could be that they have missed target.

“You’re a bad market for them. Yes. All the robberies on this road are carried out by the suspected Fulani Boys. Please go to church tomorrow and give thanks to God”, one

Ogun shuts down more illegal health facilities ÏÏÏThree

more illegal health facilities have been closed down in Abeokuta, Ado-Odo/Ota and Ifo Local Government Areas by the Ogun State Government.

The facilities which includes Adigbe Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Lolade Scan Centre, Ado-Odo/Ota and a Laboratory at Ifo were sealed up for operating without registration and revalidating their operational licences with the State Ministry of Health.

The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye who disclosed this while monitoring health facilities in the areas, said government would not relent on its efforts at ensur-

L-R: Leke Alder, Founder, Alder Consulting; Doug DeVillers, Chairman, Intergroup South Africa; Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, Group Managing Director, CMC Connect (Perception Managers); Tunji Olugbodi, Group Managing Director, Verdant Zeal and Tijani Borrodo, Company Secretary, First Bank Holdings, at the recently concluded 2017 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference in Lagos… recently.

ing that the State was rid of quack doctors and illegal health facilities. ‘’The health of our citizens is paramount to us and that is why we are safeguarding their health by ensuring that the State is free of quack doctors and illegal hospitals, who through their unorthodox ways of practise put the live of citizens in danger,’’ he said.

Ipaye, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Hospital Services, Dr. Solomon Sokunbi, warned that the State would no longer be a safe haven for unwholesome practices in the health sector as the monitoring team would step up its activities. ‘’To be fore warned is to be fore armed, for quack doctors, Ogun State is no longer business as usual, it is no longer a safe haven, we will not leave the health of our citizens in the hands of unqualified individuals.’’ Ipaye said.

The Commissioner further enjoined citizens not be patronizing unregistered health facilities, but those approved by the State government. ‘’Help the government to help you. There is an approved sign post, when patronizing any facility, make sure you visit the registered health facilities with an approved sign post that carries the State logo,’’ Ipaye advised.

Two persons feared killed in Delta communities’ resumed hostilities Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏNo fewer than two

persons were feared killed in the early hours of Monday at the renewed hostilities on Monday, in Unenurhie community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State when unspecified gunmen allegedly stormed the community and started shooting at random.

It was reliably gathered that the cause of the shooting by the gunmen may not be unconnected with the deepening crisis be-

tween Unenurhie and Uwhere communities in the recent times where scores of persons were reported to have been injured.

Victims of the early morning attack were said to have been hit by spray bullets, and before help could come their way, they were feared dead.

But the PresidentGeneral of Unenurhie community, Edjereki Friday ,who confirmed the incident on telephone to journalists, said: “our neighbours have done what they intend doing as boasted” disclosing that the two

persons were hit by unsuspecting by the spray bullets, while two others were being treated in a private hospital.

“As I speak to you the military/police have taken over the place to rescue my people, the attackers boasted before now that they will revenge and they have done it as they have boasted” he added.

Denying the allegation, the President General off Uwheru community, Chief Ogharivi also said: “The incident has nothing to do with Uwheru community as there is no pointer to the fact that gunmen

are from Uwheru, we in the community will do everything possible to work with the police and fish out the culprits and bring them to book”.

But the State Police, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka when contacting confirmed the incident, saying that the hoodlums stormed the community in two saloon cars but “as we speak investigation into the incident is ongoing, we will not rest until the culprits are fetched out of their hiding place, and be prosecuted” He said that though investigation was ongo-

ing, but strong indications are that the incident is a mastermind of the spillover of the July clash between both communities.

Meanwhile, the police in Abraka community have arrested an admission seeker into the state owned University (DELSU) (name withheld) for allegedly plotting to rob, and kill her boyfriend for N500, 000.

The suspect as confirmed by the police at Abraka Police Division who did not want their names in the print said she applied for admission into the depart-

ment of Mass Communication, and scored 66 in the just concluded computer based screening exercise into the University which was held from August 14-19 2017.

But the suspect was said to have arrived Abraka the host community of the university near a month earlier in preparation for the screening exercise when she met the victim (name withheld) who claimed to be computer programmer through her friend and they started dating.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

9 News

Muslims praying at Obalende praying ground, Lagos over the weekend

Eid-el-Kabir: Esther Taiwo

ÏÏÏLagos

state governor, Akiwumi Ambode, has declared that his administration is an inclusive governance for all citizens irrespective of their religions as he urged both Christians and Muslims to unite together to ensure greater Lagos.

He said this at the 2017 Eid-IlKabir celebrated by Muslims in Agege Local Government where he assured them that his administration will remain committed to their welfare and well being irrespective of their location within the State without prejudice to ethnic, religious and socio-economic

background.

Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Samuel Adejare, who represented the Governor at the event which tookm place at the Agege Maternity said the Eidil-Kabir celebration is to make people know that the governor cares for them and that his administration is an inclusive one that has brought governance to the grassroots.

“The governor really wants to see them enjoy this Sallah. The message is that in this part of the country which should also be replicated in other parts, that your faith should not affect your relationship with others, faith is

Yero was an iconic actor – Minister

“I implore everyone to look after his environment because if your environment is dirty you will be charged to court, cleaner environment will bring us good health for us to enjoy life and generations to come” he said.

Representing the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, a Director in the Ministry, Mr. Bolaji Ajetumobi, said this year’s Eid-il-Kabir is being celebrated simultaneously across all the 20 Local Governments of the state in accordance to the vision of inclusive government which is citizens oriented government.

Atiku remains a faithful council member of Adamawa Emirate -Lamido

Tom Okpe, Abuja

Tom Garba,

ÏÏÏThe

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the late veteran actor Kasimu Yero as an iconic actor.

Mourning the death of the veteran Kannywood actor, Alhaji Mohammed expressed his condolences to the friends and family of the actor who died on Sunday in Kaduna.

In a statement issued and signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Mr. Segun Adeyemi on Monday, the Minister described the late Yero as an “iconic actor” who, along with other thespians like Samanja, laid the foundation for Kannywood. He said, “Yero’s classic

between you and your God and no third party. As human that has this faith in God we should come together, appreciate one another, enjoy, cohabit, work together to make this Lagos the Lagos of our dream” he said.

The commissioner for environment said concerning the Green Lagos project, he believes that during the Sallah celebration there will be a lot of generation of waste but he implores everybody to pack their wastes very well adding that the Greener Lagos will soon be launched by the Governor and that people should key into it by disposing their refuse properly.

Yola

Lai performance in Abubakar Imam’s Magana Jari Ce, Cock Crow At Dawn and other dramas, set him apart as a talented and versatile personality in the world of theatre.

“Yero’s demise is a huge loss not just to his family, but to the entire entertainment industry, particularly now that his wise counsel and depth of knowledge are much desired.

ÏÏÏThe Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Mohammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha, said that the former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has been committed in giving his support to the upliftment of the emirate since the days of his late father.

According to him, Atiku has been turbaned the Turakin Adamawa in the past 36 years and served the throne faithfully without blemish and erred in anyway.

Atiku’s good stewardship to the Fombina emirate, he said, has earned

him a good name and as a result was recently promoted to be the new Waziri Adamawa.

Lamido extolled Atiku good virtues of leadership on Monday when the latter, as the new Waziri, with his entire household, political associates and allies went for a thank you visit to the Lamido for appointing him as one of the decision makers (Waziri) of the Emirate.

Responding on behalf of Atiku, the new Turakin Adamawa, Aliyu Abubakar, (who is a son of Atiku), said he will continue with the legacy of good work his father had laid down.

Camel

Delta bans sale of jacky meat Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

ÏÏÏThe Delta state government has placed a ban on the sale of donkey meat popularly called jacky meat, and called for the implementation of bye-laws against killing of the animal for consumption in the state.

The state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, had at the weekend at a meeting with the National President Butchers’ Union, Dr. John Osamede Adun regretted the non-implementation over the years Bye-Law against killing of the animal for consumption, positing that the Bye-Law should be implemented to sanitize the meat industry.

His words: “indications are that jacky meat is everywhere on sale in Delta, I hereby prohibit the sale of such dangerous to health meat, and anybody butcher found in the habit would be adequately prosecuted in accordance with the laws”.

But investigation revealed that donkey meat sale allegedly thrive in Agbor, and its environs, while no fewer than twenty-three illegal abattoirs were uncovered task force on illegality, attached to the state Ministry of Agriculture in the recent times.

News 10

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Crisis rocks IPAC over two factional chairmen in Delta Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

Supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) at a rally in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State… on Monday.

ÏÏÏThe crisis within the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Delta State appears to be unresolved, following the emergence of two sets of executives.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the one which produced Chief Frank Igwebike as the IPAC Chairman at the Commission’s headquarter in Asaba.

While the Chief Fred Obi-led parallel executives was unanimously adoption by 16 political parties out of twenty eight political parties registered in Delta at Nelrose Hotel, also in Asaba.

Speaking at separate interviews, Chief Obi, of the Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA) accused Senator

(Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the state governor of conniving with INEC to impose a stooge from his (Okowa) local government area (Ika North East) on the body.

The IPAC factional chairman stated this while briefing the press on the outcome of the IPAC election which he said was allegedly hijacked by the state governor but the Governor’s Media Aide, Mr. Charles Aniagwu dispelled the allegations as untrue saying that Governor Okowa is not a governor of one person but Governor of Delta State.

Chief Obi said following the clandestine move noticed by his team by some resentful elements and agents of government coupled with the non-accreditation of his supporters, they staged a walkout from the election perceived to have been subverted by Okowa.

Ogun govt urges lawmakers to support creation of state police Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta Tambuwal

Tambuwal, Niger President Issoufou, meet in Niamey Bonny Amadi with agency report

ÏÏÏSokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Monday, met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, where the two leaders discussed issues of cooperation and mutual benefit to their citizens.

The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Niamey, the Niger Capital.

A statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the two leaders discussed important issues that bothered on education, trade and cultural integration between Sokoto State and Niger Republic.

“Sokoto and Niger Republic have long standing cultural, religious and family ties. Governor Tambuwal’s visit to the Palais De Presidence is meant to enhance these ties and also explore other important areas of cooperation like education and trade,” the statement added.

During the visit, Tambuwal will meet with Sokoto indigenes in Niger Republic and also meet with senior public officials and investors to explore areas of further cooperation.

The Governor was accompanied to Niamey by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Bashir Garba, Chief of Staff Government House, Mukhtar Magori, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Mannir Dan’Iya among other officials.

ÏÏÏAs lawmakers in the national and State assemblies are in the process of reviewing the nation’s constitution, the Ogun State government has called for the approval for the creation of State Police in order to fight insecurity that is plaguing the country.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko made the call in Lisa town, in Ifo Local government area of Ogun State while commissioning an office complex built by the Baale of the town, Chief Nojeem Oladele Odugbemi for the vigilante service of Ogun State.

Chief Ojuko opined that the law-

Nigerian Police special squad

makers will do Nigerians good if they positively consider the creation of state police in Nigeria.

It could be recalled that for years, different State Governments, groups and individuals have been clamouring for the creation of state police, arguing that it would address the problems of high-profile killings, kidnappings and crimes in general.

Ojuko while speaking at the commissioning said the creation of state police would help to create jobs and instil sense of security among the populace as it would enable indigenes of any community “to identify who is who’’.

His words, “I call on national assembly and our lawmakers in the

State house of assembly to support the creation of state police for a very simple reason that it will check the incessant cases of abuse by policemen and the high and mighty in society.

“Before, we had local, state police in the Eastern Region, the old Bendel State part of which is now Edo State, the Western Region and even the Northern Region and they did wonderful jobs.’’

“I believe that every state should own a police and also have a Commissioner of Police, and we shall also have the federal police who will have an Inspector-General who will take care of standards.

“All the forces must have the same standard and uniform all over the states but with the highest person in

the state being a Commissioner of Police.

“The federal police should handle federal cases or matters which are above the state power,’’ “It will reduce robbery and harassment by criminals on the roads during gridlocks”.

He said that the State Vigilante service organisation is been reposition to fit into the modern day community policing initiative with their collaboration with Nigeria police, thereby reducing crime rate in the State.

Speaking earlier, the donor of the office complex, High Chief Oladele Odugbemi said he decided to build the edifice in Lisa town in order to compliment government efforts in bringing development to the grassroots.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Politics

11

s

Girl-child Education, welfare women, empowerment, priority to Ganduje -Hajiya Yaddada Hajiya Yaddada Mai Kano is the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Kano State. In this interview with YAKUBU SALISU she explains the state government’s commitment to bettering the lives of women in the state in areas such as education and empowerment, as well as the role of the ministry in matters that have to do with women.

Is your ministry collaborating with the state government to ensure that the girl-child is given more opportunities to education?

The provision of education to the girlchild as you know is a very important thing to any serious and focused administration like ours under the leadership of his Excellency Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje the governor of Kano State.

That is why a lot of approaches and efforts are being made in the educational sector especially at the basic level which is the foundation for any solid education. You’ll observe that a lot structures in terms of class rooms are being provided, teaching and learning materials are being provided, teachers’ well fare is being taken care of. So many things are being done, the communities are sensitised, stake holders are being called upon to give their own contributions.

It is in order to ensure effective service delivery that the formation of education promotion committee was set up by the Ganduje administration.

On our part, the Ministry for Women Affairs, when you hear women of course you are talking about the mothers who are the custodian of their children, whenever we have a program or any opportunity to meet with the mothers, we cease the opportunity to enlighten them on the need for the girl-child education. It doesn’t stop at that, we also collaborate closely with key stakeholders that provide basic education like SUBEB, ministry of education, including the science and technical school board and other agencies like the state agency for mass education. We ensure that female children are allowed to acquire formal education like their male counterparts which at the end of the day will be of great help to the state and nation at large.

What do you have to say about the popular belief that a girl child’s education is nothing but waste of resources as she ends up in the kitchen?

It is absolutely wrong; the sky would be her limit if given same opportunities given to the male child. It is true that some people

MAI KANO

have preference over which child of the family should be educated, but we don’t believe in that. The girl child should not be limited to domestic activities at home. By the nature of our society, the girl-child is being seen and trained on how to become a wife and mother in someone else’s home as she grows up, so right from childhood, the emphasis is on marriage, forgetting the fact that education goes a long way for a better marital life. I would suggest that governments at all level provide more girls’ schools where proper attention would be accorded them with all the necessary teaching and learning materials and other facilities made available as well as adequate security provided for them so that we can have more educated girls, women and mothers in the society.

Am proud to say that His Excellency Abdullahi Ganduje is committed to providing and encouraging the girl child education in the state as he has demonstrated this just a few days ago by providing scholarships under the Global Partnership for Education where over 46,000 female children have started enjoying free scholarship. With such commitments, we are sure that very soon we will have more educated women in the state public service and affairs.

Despite efforts put in place by the

state government to ensure that the girlchild obtain formal education, some parents prefer to keep them at home where they end up on the streets hawking. What do you think is the cause?

Poverty and most often ignorance; most parents who send their children to hawk don’t do so out of interest, but are being forced to do so as a result of hardship which is biting so hard in the society. That is why the governor a man of wisdom has deemed it necessary to empower the mothers or women in the state, by doing so, the girlchild would be allowed to enroll and remain in school. Also, some parents keep their girlchild out of school as a result of ignorance or some erroneous beliefs that a girl-child’s place is the kitchen or home where she is being overburdened with house chores, like I have said before thinking that this is a way of preparing her for her future home.

By sending the child out to the street, one is no doubt exposing them to dangers of all kinds such as rape which has become a menace in the society. So if we are able to tackle poverty among mothers I assure you we would have more girls in school and the governor is doing just that. We are also working with the traditional institutions who have direct contact with people at the rural areas whom have developed the attitude of not

If we are able to tackle poverty among mothers I assure you we would have more girls in school and the governor is doing just that. We are also working with the traditional institutions who have direct contact with people at the rural areas who have developed the attitude of not allowing their female children to enroll in schools despite efforts being put in place by the state government and in this regard, the Emir of Kano Sanusi II can be described as an advocate for the girll-child education.

allowing their female children to enroll in schools despite efforts being put in place by the state government and in this regard, the Emir of Kano Sanusi II can be described as an advocate for the girl child education. We hope that soon, a penalty would be set aside for parents who deliberately refuse to enroll their children.

I wouldn’t mind if I am invited to a program to share my experiences with the general public particularly to the rural people on what I went through, but here I am today Alhamdulillah.

It’s no longer news that the issue of sexual assault or rape has become a menace in the society. How is your ministry helping in the fight against this ugly trend?

Yes, the ministry is working with civil societies, traditional institutions and other stake holders to see that this evil act if not completely eradicated is reduced to the barest minimum. The police, vigilante groups and other security agencies are all involved in this fight. We have our social workers in Murtala Muhammad Hospital’s sexual assault reference centre who receive information on cases of rape. Once we get such information, we don’t allow the perpetrators to go free. We take it upon ourselves and stand by the victim till the end of the case to ensure that justice is being done.

You are aware that there is an existing law that whoever is found guilty of the crime is to spend 14 years in prison regardless of the position of that person in the society, we follow such cases to the logical conclusion. It’s a fight that requires everyone to contribute.

How would you describe the fight against child abuse?

CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

12 Politics

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

PDP charges FG to be more proactive in handling flood cases Patrick Okohue with agency report The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on states and Federal Governments to be more proactive to curtail flood disaster in the country.

A statement by the party’s Head, Publicity Division Administration, Chinwe Nnorom, for the National Publicity Secretary, on Sunday in Abuja, said the party expressed its sympathy with government and people of Benue State over recent devastating flood in Benue.

She said that the party urged all agencies of government whose duty it was to provide emergency services to do so promptly to save lives.

She stated that “we call on both the state and Federal Government to be more proactive by taking adequate steps to put in place mechanisms that will curtail such level of disaster in other floodprone areas across the country.

“We pray for the souls of all those that lost their lives to rest in perfect peace and condole with affected families to bear this irreparable loss.”

It will be recalled that flood ravaged communities in Benue State last week, where villages, farmlands and food storage facilities were washed away and many displaced.

Two camps have already been opened in Makurdi to ensure that the displaced persons have shelter and receive assistance as chairmen of the 23 local government areas were directed to use some

BUHARI

SEN. MAKARFI

primary schools as designated camps for affected victims in their areas.

President Muhammadu Buhari had immediately directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to support persons affected by the flood.

The flood submerged two major bridges on River Guma at Tor Kpande, and Mande Ortom.

Some 11 bridges and culverts were submerged, while the worst hit communities included Tse-Adorogo, TseIgba, Tse-Akor, Tse-Terzar, Tse-Abi, Tor Kpande and some villages on the stretch between Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi and Gbajimba, the local government council headquarters.

(NAN)

Ogun lawmaker assures of passage of Forests, Wildlife Preservation Bill Patrick Okohue with agency report

The Chairman, Ogun House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, Hon Adeyemi Harrison, on Monday said the Forests and Wildlife Preservation Bill would be passed soon.

Harrison (APC-Waterside), gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta.

He said public Hearing on the bill would be held when the House reconvenes to get stakeholders inputs.

The lawmaker said the bill, which scaled second reading, when passed and assented to, would pave way for the preservation of the nine forest reserves in the state.

“I condemn in totality the encroachment on eight out of the nine existing forest reserves across the state.

“Most of the forests in the state have turned to desert because of encroachment and illegal tree felling.

“The bill, when passed, will mitigate climate change by reducing the effect of the ozone depletion through the creation of forest reserves across the state,’’ he said.

The lawmaker said the bill is intended to guard against illegal tree felling and hunting.

He described the document as a legislative instrument that would contribute to the health and safety of the environment as well as to reduce the entire health hazard relating to climatic change.

He also said that the bill, when passed, would boost the economy of the state and encourage tourism.

‘Girl-child Education, welfare women, empowerment, priority to Ganduje’

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

It’s not an easy one. It’s very challenging because sometimes you see or hear about people whom in your wildest imagination would never believe to be involved in such an act are the ones involved, but the truth is we don’t care about anyone’s status in the society, once you are caught we make sure you get the right judgement.

But the most annoying thing is the attitude of some of our people, talking about the family members of the victim who make things difficult for us by hiding the crime or not showing interest in getting justice for their daughter over the fear of stigmatisation. They see it as a shameful thing for them to come out and say their child has been raped. By doing so we are simply encouraging the perpetrators of such actions.

So we engage in sensitisation and counselling the family members on the need to help expose such persons. The issue that the girl would not get married after the case is reported is not true.

I have directed all my social workers to do more to educate family members of rape victims to understand that it’s an accident and something done without the consent of the girl. If God has destined that child to marry and have children she will definitely have even after passing through such ugly experience.

To what would you attribute the rise in the cases of rape in the society?

Superstitious and moral decadence. Most often people who engaged in such hideous acts believing that by defiling minors, they

could become rich, famous and a whole lot of other beliefs of theirs. I remember vividly some perpetrators of such giving such excuses. That is why we keep calling on our Ulamas to intensify efforts at educating their followers on the need for a morally up right society. By so doing, people would be reminded of religious stance on such matters which at the end, people whom are thinking about committing such barbaric act will have a rethink.

So far so good, how many convictions have you been able to secure this year?

I am happy to tell you that the ministry at the moment is compiling a list of such cases. About a week ago, we sent out letters to key stakeholders and security agencies whom are assisting in the fight against child abuse, be it rape or trafficking and agencies such as NAPTIP, NDLEA, and the ministry of health have already provided us with statistics in their positions. So we are awaiting the response of about three more agencies to furnish us with the requested data which will be used for planning purposes. It will enable us proffer solutions to social vices such as rape, trafficking, robbery, homicide etc. So at the moment I can’t give a precise number as efforts are being made to put together the figures.

Would you say that the Ganduje’s administration has favored women in the state?

Laugh... Isn’t it obvious? To say the truth a lot has been done by the Ganduje’s administration to encourage the women politi-

cally, economically, socially and in fact, in all ramifications. So much has been done and a lot more is yet to be done as far as women empowerment is concerned. You are a living witness to the different political appointments given to women in the state such as the position of the Accountant General of the state, (AG) my humble self, the commissioner for women affairs, the commissioner for budget and planning, permanent secretaries which I think we have about seven of them in the state and other various female special assistants in the state.

A lot has been done to empower women particularly at the grassroots level. I remember sometimes ago in the month of March when we celebrated the international women literacy day which was anchored by her excellency the wife of the executive governor of Kano State, Dr. Hafsat Abdullahi Ganduje. On that day she said we would not spend the day talking, but something should be done to empower the women and 484 women were drawn from each of the wards in the state and were empowered with sealing machines, 10Kg of flour and spaghetti for them to be economically independent.

Another empowerment program which was done at the local government level across the 44 LGA followed suit and more 200 women benefited.

You know his Excellency has passion for the women. Whatever project he is embarking on on empowerment he makes sure that 50-60 percent is allocated to the women in the state. He has never given us anything below 50 percent. Women are also trained on tomato prevention in order to overcome

scarcity of tomato in the state and over 300 women have been trained.

Female prison inmates are also not left behind. Empowerment equipments have been provided in some prison yards which are used by the inmates to learn various skills of their choices.

Women suffering from BVF whom are under the care of the state government are also equipped with vocational skills which will be of great benefit to them and the society whenever they are discharged and return home.

There is also the intention of providing ICT training with Digital bridge institute and 100 youths are to benefit and the governor has directed that 50 of them should be female.

At the moment my staffers are meeting, planning to finalise the flag off of a gigantic empowerment program that will touch the lives of 6,700 women in the state.

Remember that 50 ladies are currently sponsored by the Ganduje administration to learn auto mechanic in Kaduna with PAN. We all know that it’s not even a business our male love to engage in, but his Excellency has introduced something new by including the female. I was in Kaduna about a month ago to pay them a visit and I must confess that they are doing well. Soon we will have female mechanics in the state.

I really wish to thank the governor for all his support and opportunities given to women. We wish him success and call upon others to emulate him by carrying women along in the affairs of their state and life at large.

Page Thirteen

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

s

Editorial

13

PHOTO TIMES

Complete Zungeru Power Plant on time

R

ecent news that the Chinese company handling the 700MW hydro electric power plant in Zungeru, Niger State has given notice that the December 2019 delivery date of the project to the federal government might not be feasible is a clear indication of the levity with which Asian companies, particularly those from China treat contracts awarded to them in the country. It also shows their lack of concern for the sanctity of contracts once signed.

The Deputy Project Manager, CNEEC- Sino Hydro Consortium, Mr. Xiao Nie, told journalists during a tour of the project site that the first unit of the project, which is currently at 47% completion, will be delivered in December 2019, while the remaining are to be released after every three months.

The $1.29 billion project which was started in 2013 consists of four units of 175 mw each. When completed, the 700MW power plant would supply 2,640GWh to the national grid annually. About 3,000 Nigerians have so far been engaged with majority of them coming from Zungeru.

One of the flimsy excuses given by the company was shortage of personnel. The company claimed that the project required more hands but due to certain constraints only about half of the required number could be engaged at the moment.

We doubt the veracity of this claim.

There is no amount of personnel that the company needs in the construction of a hydro electric dam that cannot be obtained within the country.

The action of the contractor handling the construction of the power plant also shows the lack of under-

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Group Managing Director Noel Anosike Publishing Executive Enyinne Onwunwanne Group General Manager Olisa Egbunike 08034004224 Head, Operations Isaiah Udo 08033230673

standing of the sanctity of contracts

by Asian businessmen, particularly Chinese nationals. A contract once signed by parties to it becomes binding on all the parties. It is a known fact that if a contractor delays the delivery of a project beyond the time given to him, he risks being heavily penalised for such delay. In this case, the Chinese contractors must know the implications of delaying the delivery of the Zungeru power plant both for Nigeria which needs more electric power delivered to it and for the contractor itself which has given delivery date in the contract and is now giving indication that it would delay the delivery of the plant.

Apart from the alleged shortage of personnel, the company also attributed the delay in completing the project on time to unresolved community issues. But it did not elaborate. It is preposterous for any contractor to claim shortage of personnel as a reason for delaying the completion of a major power project in a country like Nigeria where there is no shortage of personnel, particularly artisans needed at the project site.

The reasons given by the company for shifting the date of delivery of the project to the federal government is therefore unconvincing and untenable. If there were community issues that could affect the delivery date of the project to the government such issues ought to have been reported to the government for better handling and for a new date for handing over of the project to be agreed.

We therefore urge the federal government to reject the untenable reasons advanced by the contractor to extend its delivery of the project and compel the company to stick to its original delivery date.

Group Head Finance/ Administration Tobi Oyeniyi 07060528139

Managing/Special Project Editor Sam Nzeh 08050220692

Deputy Editor, Special Projects Lateef Ibrahim 08037872585

Technical Adviser To Publisher Innocent Nwankwo 08033072614

Editor, Daily Tony Amokeodo 08038099089

Features Editor Gbubemi God’s Covenent Snr 09095489889

News Editor Kelechi C. Ogbamgba 08050220561

Ag. Head, Graphics/ Design Sunday Gabriel Idagwu 07030881423

More info: www.dailytimes.ng https://plus.google.com/+DailytimesNgr/posts https://twitter.com/DailyTimesNGR

A cross-section of Age group (Regberegbe), at the Ojude Oba festival, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State… at the weekend.

GOC, 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Benjamin Ahanotu (right), during inspection visit to Mbamnga Village in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State…recently.

Words On Marble :

– Fidelis Anosike

General Counsel: ELIAS MORDI & CO 08068613825

President Muhammadu Buhari (right); select group of elders, politicians and youth, after a meeting with the President Buhari in Daura, Katsina State… on Sunday.

dailytimesng www.facebook.com/dailytimesngr

STATEMENTS BY THOSE WHO MATTER

Goodluck Jonathan

Matthew Ashimolowo

Julius Nyerere

“Nobody’s political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian”.

“If you must make a difference in life, then change your mind set”.

“Independence cannot be real if a nation depends upon gifts.”

14

Opinion

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

As Unilever rises above the regulations on chemicals transparency

H

Edward Nnachi

alf of all consumer products contain fragrance.

More than 3,000 chemicals add fragrance to consumer goods worldwide. Nearly 200 of those chemicals are voluntarily restricted by the fragrance industry. The United Nations has designated a third of fragrance chemicals as dangerous. Seven are possible carcinogens, and 15 have been banned from Europe.

None are required to be disclosed to consumers, per U.S. federal regulation.

Starting this year, Unilever is voluntarily disclosing online the fragrance ingredients included in individual products sold in the U.S. and Europe, down to 0.01 percent of the product formulation, along with details of the scent the fragrance ingredients bring to the product. The project is to be completed by 2018.

In Europe, Unilever home and personal care products are already labeled with fragrance allergens in line with stringent European Union regulations. The company is expanding this to its full, multibillion-dollar portfolio of U.S. personal care brands, including Dove, Noxzema, Lever 2000 and NEXXUS haircare.

The disclosure includes a “What’s in Our Products” section on Unilever websites, which provides details about the company’s

approach to developing safe products and explanations of ingredient types. Individual product information will be databased using SmartLabel — a kind of online Rosetta Stone for the strange and ominous language of ingredient definitions, sourcing practices, advisories and usage and safe handling instructions — so that consumers can scan the UPC barcode on Unilever labels to look up chemical ingredients and understand their function.

“For the U.S. specifically, we will extend the fragrance ingredient updates to the more than 1,100 Unilever personal care products currently on SmartLabel,” Jonathan Atwood, vice president of sustainable business and communications for Unilever North America, said recently.

The new policy goes beyond U.S. regulations on consumer-goods fragrance disclosure, which allows manufacturers to compress an evolving library of thousands of chemicals into one convenient word: “Fragrance.”

“In the U.S., regulations require personal care products to list ingredients on-pack, but fragrance is listed as one ingredient. There is no requirement to label the components of the fragrance,” said Atwood. “Unilever is going beyond labeling requirements to provide this additional ingredient information.

We believe successful implementation of our fragrance transparency initiative could serve as a model for others. Digital platforms such

as SmartLabel enable us to provide more product information than we could fit on the package, and allows us to inform people about the purpose and benefit of ingredients.”

Fragrance sensitivity is a growing problem: Fragrance in personal care products is the second most common cause of allergic skin reactions. The vague descriptor is found in 96 percent of shampoos, 91 percent of antiperspirants and 95 percent of shaving products — even those marked as “unscented.” According to consumer advocacy group Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), children have been experiencing increased incidents of allergic contact dermatitis, once a rare skin condition. The organization said that women — the biggest users of perfumed personal care products — are twice as likely to report adverse symptoms from fragrance exposure.

Yet the U.S. currently allows the fragrance industry to self-regulate through the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) and the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). These organizations are chaired by the very companies that benefit from reduced oversight, an apparent conflict of interest.

According to WVE, which has been keeping tabs on the fragrance industry, most scientific studies on fragrance materials are generated by the trade association’s laboratories and are not published, peer-reviewed or publicly available.

Chemicals that IFRA has flagged as dangerous are only voluntarily disclosed and removed from products.

“There is no independent review of laboratory practices, appropriate controls, levels of significance or any of the hallmarks of authoritative science to ensure that the results of these studies have not been manipulated to serve the interests of the manufacturer conducting the testing,” stated Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at WVE in an interview lately.

“In addition, there are significant sins of omission. There is no evidence that the RIFM panel has reviewed the safety of several of the most controversial fragrance ingredients, such as hormone-disrupting phthalates and musks or carcinogens, including styrene and pyridine, in the last 30 to 40 years. What’s more, there are no established safety standards in place for these noted chemicals of concern.”

Under U.S. FDA regulations, fragrance chemicals can be listed simply as “fragrance” due to the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, which protects companies from being forced to tell their trade secrets.

The WVE believes that the “trade secret” mentality is outdated because innovations in reverse engineering technology have made it possible to replicate the list of ingredients found in a fragrance. But it doesn’t help consumers, scientists and doctors investigating what chemicals the public is being exposed to.

Obiano for second term in Anambra guber race: Matters arising

C

William Bozimo

ome November 2017, Governor Willy Obiano will stake his reputation for a second term race.The politics of Anambra has always been controversial as there is a powerful array of contenders for the Awka Government House.

From the days of Ngige and Mbadinuju it has been a case of many money bags.

During Ngige’s race to take over from Mbaginuju, he fell on evil days as he was kidnapped and taken to Okija Shrine to swear to certain oaths before he will win the election. Chris Uba reigned supreme then and was ready to bankroll his election on certain conditions. After winning the election Ngige resurfaced and he did according to the oaths he swore to.

After the troubling first term he left the PDP and joined the APC. Peter Obi came after and won the election on the platform of APGA and greatly transformed Anambra State into a growing concern and the business hub of Onitsha became a clean and friendly city.

APGA was Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s creation ostensibly, to create a formidably solid party for the Igbos. After Peter Obi finished his term, he introduced another

business friend of his to take over the mantle of leadership from him.

In between some bad blood loomed so large that the friendly politicians became like cat and mouse in Anambra affairs.

Now that Willy Obiano is coming for his second term he had openly said he does not need Peter Obi to win his second term in the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Anambra in November .

In a state where many money bags chest out for gubernatorial races, it will take some time for the people of Anambra to go to the polls without any misgivings.

Earlier in the past few months the leader of the IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu had vowed to stop the Anambra elections until certain conditions are fulfilled.

Anambra State home to Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe is currently facing hard times labeled as the Light of the Nation.

The MASSOB and IPOB are also at loggerheads, while MASSOB says the elections will go on IPOB says No to the forthcoming elections.

In as much as people of the South East are embroiled in this game of elections or no elections, it is difficult to fathom the direction of the Igbos.

The Igbo political elite had spo-

ken that they are for a united Federal Republic of Nigeria but they are not opposed to some form of restructuring .

Where do we place the Anambra guber elections if there are disconcerting views from the radical IPOB group which shot down activities in the South East some months ago on May 30th to celebrate the declaration of Biafra by IKEMBA Ojukwu during the civil war.

Two things can happen. If the IPOB threat to disturb the Anam-

bra elections in November becomes a reality, then by default APGA could lose the election to another party voters who will storm polling booths and vote out APGA faithfuls.

The lucky parties will be APC and PDP who are waiting in the wings to capture Anambra guber elections.

Whatever happens the security operatives of the federal government should be more proactive and keep the peace as required for a free and fair election.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

15 Column

JAMB cut-off mark and the failure of Northern leaders

Guest Columnist DEMOLA REWAJU

“ ‘

The standard of education is usually fixed – whether students meet it or circumvent it – education is a means to an end of inventions, thoughts and ideas to make the world a better place with sound thinkers, doctors, teachers, inventors, bankers, manufacturers, leaders and so on.

The certification is not as important as the certified who has to deliver a good job in order to fulfill the goal of education in society.

’

Young man, the Standard of Education is not falling, it is the Quality of Education that is falling”.

This was the response of a certain professor in the Education faculty to the question I had posed to him as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the UNAD Press Corps back in the University of Ado-Ekiti during an interview. It is common to hear the question I asked “Why is the standard of Education in Nigeria falling” but the response he gave made me rethink and never ask that question again. The standard of education is not falling – it was even getting more competitive. At least until now.

Until now that we have a journalist whose only qualification to the office of Minister of Education is that he was a core Buhari supporter who once threatened to lead a street protest if Buhari lost the 2011 election. Adamu Adamu had been an associate of President Buhari at the juicy Petroleum Trust Fund and he was given the important office of Minister ahead of two former University Vice-Chancellors – Profs. Isaac Adewole from Adekunle Ajasin University who got the Ministry of Health and Anthony Onwuka from the Imo State University who is his Minister of State in the Education Ministry.

To further make matters worse for the standard of education, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede – one of those from Kwara, who like Chief Sunday Awoniyi despite their Yoruba names consider themselves northerners – was appointed as JAMB registrar.

The standard of education is usually fixed – whether students meet it or circumvent it – education is a means to an end of inventions, thoughts and ideas to make the world a better place with sound thinkers, doctors, teachers, inventors, bankers, manufacturers, leaders and so on. The certification is not as important as the certified who has to deliver a good job in order to fulfill the goal of education in society. If education fails, society fails and if the standard of education is lowered to qualify those who should not be qualified, then the end product is compromised and society is worse off for it.

This is where Northern leaders in recent times have failed the peoples of the North – they have consistently made many Nigerians believe that Northerners are

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede not good enough to meet the basic education standards which must be lowered in order for them to qualify – and I do not say this is a patronising way.

The best student in my secondary school class was a Northerner – Hauwa Audu. From JSS1 to JSS3 (as we used to call it back then), Hauwa led her D class while I was usually in the top 5 of my E class. In senior secondary school, we found ourselves in the same Arts class and I was second only to her, hard as I tried.

Educational brilliance is not something everyone is born with but it is something everyone can master if trained properly. Where northerners are exposed to the same training as anybody in the entire world, they excel and surpass any educational standard in the world.

Dr. Zainab Bagudu who is married to the Governor of Kebbi State is a woman I respect so much. Her brilliance, poise and character combined with her humility and friendliness are endearing. She is an accomplished doctor for whom the bar was not lowered as far as I know and who by meeting that standard is now doing great work for the society in medicine.

Northern leaders who claim to be followers of the Sardauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello have never caught his vision. They do not see that his northernisation policy also sought to equip as many northerners as possible with the adequate knowledge and training to catch up with the South and take over jobs in the North. Ahmadu Bello was a trained teacher. So was Tafawa Balewa.

Unfortunately for all of us, the side of Ahmadu Bello that many present leaders across the divide focus on was his attempts to slow down the pace of movement of Nigeria until his people were ready, and his seeming compromise with feudal authorities. This school of thought ignores his squabble with his cousin who was then the Sultan and his resort to achieve justice in a particular matter from a Western court – which was then unthinkable. Modern Northern politicians do not also remember that Ahmadu Bello, more than any other leader of the North before or since,

deposed more Emirs for frustrating the course of modern developments.

Because the feudalist historians of the North like to propagate the legend of backwardness without mentioning the radical moves of the conservatives or even the radicals themselves. The other lineage of Northern politics was from Saadu Zungur – the first student from the then Northern Nigeria to be sent to the Yaba College in 1934 for training as a medical dispenser which we would today call a ‘pharmacist’. Zungur returned to Zaria as a teacher and mentored Aminu Kano – who again was a teacher.

These men were taught in the finest tradition of British education attainable at the Katsina College which is now known as the Barewa College. That fine institution has the astonishing record of producing five Heads of State in Nigeria and many more brilliant leaders in various industries.

But the pseudo-leaders of the North, inheritors of a feudalist empire, today send their own children to the finest schools abroad or even in Nigeria, yet make no investment beyond tokenism in the lives of the talakawas. They prefer to build religious houses rather than schools – consider the sad example from the current governor of Jigawa, Barde Abdullahi. It is in the same Jigawa, which I visited in January that I saw the Jigawa State Academy for the Gifted, built by former Governor, Sule Lamido. The school aims at admitting the best scholars from across the country starting from within Jigawa and giving them access to the best scholastic training available anywhere in Nigeria. The facilities I saw are as good (and even better) than many in the South. One of the students from that schoolShittu Abdullahi from the Hadejia Emirate, had his WAEC and JAMB results posted by one of my brothers from Jigawa on social media – he made straight A’s and B’s in nine subjects including English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and also scored 306 in JAMB where he entered for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics alongside the compulsory Use of English. But it is no sur-

prise because people like Sule Lamido inherited the mantle of ideology handed down through the ages from Zungur. Those like Adamu Adamu, Ishaq Oloyede and many who now surround President Buhari are backward thinkers – clouds without rain, zealots who want the advancement of the North but believe that for the North to advance in any area, the standard must be lowered. While they do this, the same poor folks who should be agitating for increased educational funding are the ones who rush to the fore with verbal and mental swords drawn.

Let me end by making two more points – firstly that if Nigeria’s unity is indeed non-negotiable then any Nigerian must be able to analyse and comment on issues everywhere across Nigeria. In other words – my northern readers should not think me impudent for calling their leaders out this way merely because I am not a Northerner. I am a Nationalist and I make no bones about it so if you must respond, speak to the substance of this but only after careful sifting to see if the truth herein is helpful to all of us.

Secondly, policies, such as this lowering of the JAMB score for admission done under Buhari, Adamu and Oloyede are self-defeating. It is these kind of policies that make many assume that northerners cannot compete with southerners. It is exactly why some uncharitable folks derisively invoke ‘quota education’ to make mockery of our friends from the North. It is exactly why those who would attack must reason: If the children of the Northern elite receive the best training in education and can compete not only in Nigeria but also outside, what of you – the avid warrior in defence of a misunderstood legacy? There are two ways to meet the standard – either you lower the standard of qualification or you increase the quality of training. The standard of education can be lowered in Nigeria but as my UNAD Professor (whose name I have tried and failed to remember) said in paraphrase “the quality of the standard of education can be lowered but the standard of educational learning will remain the same.”

16

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

17

18

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Tech Times

s

‘Why Nigeria lost over 10m subscribers’ active lines’ Stories by Tony Nwakaegho As Nigeria telecommunications’ industry is growing in leaps and bound and impacting the economy, so, it became worrisome when with less than half a million lines on the eve of our democratic revival, today, active connected telephone lines are about 150 million, which have come with a contributing increase in teledensity, suddenly drift by loss of over 10m subscribers’ active lines, write Tony Nwakaegho.

The NCC’s website revealed that as at June 2017, the total active subscribers’ base recorded was 143,064,490 and 102.19 teledensity.

In a chat with the Executive Commissioner, NCC Stakeholders’ Management, Mr. Sunday Dare during one of the NCC’s stakeholders’ forum in Lagos, recently, he gave some factors that were responsible for this drop.

Dare said that a check on the NCC’s website, will reveal that the NCC has, over the years, been closely monitoring and issuing regular monthly reports on critical indices, such as subscriber numbers, adding that the trend that led to the decline did not take the Commission unaware.

He explained that from NCC’s data so far, the industry, which is also impacted by micro-economic

Executive Commissioner, NCC Stakeholders’ Management, Mr. Sunday Dare factors, has affected the overall economy of the nation.

Economic recession, according to him, for instance, caused many households to reduce their spending on telecoms’ services, meaning people reduced the number of Subscriber Identity Module cards (SIMs) they hold as a way of controlling their spend.

The Executive Commissioner, NCC Stakeholders’ Management, underscored another reason to be that of first quarter of the

year, which sometimes witnesses a drop in active subscriptions, since people would often drop SIMs acquired, especially for use in the remote areas during the festive seasons.

Another salient instance, he cited, stemmed from lot of customers who have been churned by the networks following the implementation of the directive to disconnect all unregistered or improperly registered SIMs. The reclassification exercises, he disclosed, which is carried out by some of the networks to stop counting customers who are dormant, but only receiving bulk short messages is a factor that led to the fall in the drop in active subscribers’ line.

He buttressed that the impact of the directive from NCC for operators to only carry out subscriber registration in ‘controlled environments’ so as to eliminate the prevalence of pre-registered and fraudulently registered SIMs, has equally reduced the volume of gross connections across the networks.

Dare further attributed the downward trend in active subscriptions during the period to the issue of consolidation brought about by the Over the Top Technology (OTT), whereby the Voice over Internet Protocol now allows people make free calls , video and audio, once they have a data bundle or plan.

IDC predicts continue decline of PC device market till 2021 Global shipments of personal computing devices (PCDs), comprising traditional PCs, a combination of desktop, notebook and workstations, and tablets (slates and detachables) have been predicted to continue on a slight decline through to 2021.

This is, according to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC’s) latest Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, which shows PCD shipments declining from 435.1 million units in 2016 to 398.3 million in 2021, representing a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.7per cent.

IDC revealed that while growth for the overall PCD market is not expected at any point in the forecast; there are a few interesting trends that continue to develop.

“Apart from 2018, notebook PCs [shipments] shows small, but steady year-overyear growth throughout the forecast. Detachable tablets and convertible notebooks, which represent newer, more versatile designs, will be the fastest growing segments in PCD with a five-year CAGR of over 14 per cent. Ultra-slim notebooks are also expected to continue to grow quickly, with a CAGR of 11.8 per cent through 2021,” notes the report.

Ryan Reith, programme vicepresident with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Device Trackers, says looking at the PCD market collectively can be challenging because of all the different product category trends that are unfolding.

“When looking at tablets, we continue to expect that category to decline as the appeal of slate

smartphone forecast graph

Ondo empowers teachers ahead of SAP Africa Code Week SAP’s Africa Code Week (ACW) initiative, has received commendation as a critical leverage to bridge the continentwide digital divide, as well as being a significant launch-pad for youth empowerment in the digital era.

Executive Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, in his address, thanked SAP and ACW key and primary partners (UNESCO Youth Mobile, the Cape Town Science Centre, the Galway Education Centre and Google) for their vision that every African child is empowered though ICT. Akeredolu, who was represented by Deputy Governor of the State, Mr. Agboola Ajayi, at a two-day Train-the-Trainer (TTT) hands-on workshop organized

by SAP in partnership with the

state, said the workshop was very relevant, since the time has come for government and the private sector to work together to promote digital access, improve ICT skills and create opportunities for youths in our ever-competitive and dynamic world.

“It is also gratifying to note that SAP shares this philosophy that we need to join forces to bridge the digital skills and gender gap continent-wide. I am therefore very happy that SAP is deploying their skilled volunteers to train teachers in Ondo State who, will, in turn, train the next generation of ICT savvy youths,” he said.

He explained that the state desires that the citizenry of Ondo State participate actively in the new economy, benefiting from the opportunities it presents, adding that to facilitate this, the

R-L: Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe; SSA ICT to Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi; National Coordinator Africa Code Week, Olajide Ademola Ajayi; Permanent Secretary, State Information Technology Agency Mr. Victor Aladenola at the opening event of SAP/Ondo State training for teachers as prelude to African Code Week 2017 government is championing many ICT initiatives, such as the planned establishment of Tech Hubs in each of the three

Senatorial Districts, to make governance more effective and efficient.

“This will provide an enabling

environment for different categories of youths and ICT enthusiasts to acquire and develop different skills in information and communication technology, which can be deployed for economic gains as ‘techpreneurs’, he said.

Senior Special Assistant, ICT, to Ondo State Deputy Governor,Mr. Olumbe Akinkugbe, said, “ICT has become an indispensable and most effective platform for rapid and sustainable development in the 21st Century.

It provides multiple economic and employment opportunities to both urban and rural development, increases productivity, offers easier and cheaper access to financial, educational and health services and generally enables society to function more efficiently.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Sub-Saharan Africa’s ICT industry valued at $10bn – Ramesh

Ïd ƑƐ ƇƏƈƅ ô 9 j ƌ ƏƊƆƐ ƒ ƋƑƆƗ ƒƆƏ ƾƾƄ

Stories By Tony Nwakaegho The Information Communications Technology (ICT) market in Africa continent with over billion people, excluding South Africa is valued at only USD 10 billion.

The South Africa’s ICT alone is valued at over USD 22 billion, accounting for about 68 per cent of the entire market in Africa which makes the continent’s figures of USD 32 billion appears skewed.

This was disclosed by Ramesh Awtaney, Founder and Chairman of iSON Group during his presentation on ‘’Bringing Intellectual Property to Work: Create Onshore Model, Target Offshore Opportunities’’, at the 2017 London Business School’s Africa Business Summit.

Ramesh examined the opportunities in Africa’s ICT sector in relation to India’s industry where ICT is playing a massive role.

He highlighted that ICT is the propelling factor in India’s 6.5 per cent average annual GDP growth for past two decades; and currently commands a 10 per cent share of the country’s GDP. According to him, 38 per cent of India’s exports are ICT services and in the USD 2 trillion

RAMESH AWTANEY,

0 Ƒ ƗƆƏ Ɨ ƈƏƌ Ƈ

economy, the sector rakes USD 100 billion of exports; whereas the best case of ICT export in Africa is that of Kenya where contribution is 0.06 per cent of GDP. India has been on its ICT journey since the 1990s.

Globally, the country represents 55 per cent of the ICT offs-hore

market.

The USD 100 billion ICT offshore industry has capitalized on the availability of educated youths. This was achieved through the engagement of all stakeholders through training.

If the domestic market is included, the sector is worth USD 200bn.

ƈdRM 1Ə Ƒƍ

19 Tech Times

Disruptive Africa confab to dwell on digital business evolution in Nigeria, Africa Disruptive Africa Conference is set to deal on business evolution in Nigeria, Africa as technologies are already altering the business value chains around some parts of the world, while Nigeria/Africa is yet to start taking a lead role towards a Knowledge Economy.

David Alozie, the convener, Disruptive Africa Conference, said the Fourth Industrial revolution is here and Digital Economy is what will fuel research and Innovation through disruptive technologies.

“This could hinder and slow down economic growth and National development in Nigeria/Africa.

“There is great need for key industry players both in the Public and private sectors to partner and come together to discuss, collaboratively learn and strategize on ways to leverage this technologies in order to remain market relevant, accelerate business growth, competitiveness and sustainability which will in turn trigger exponential economic growth in Nigeria.

Alozie said his team are working with other key industry players for the 3rd

edition of the Disruptive Africa Conference with the theme: “Digital Business Evolution: The Future is here” to dwell mainly on Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, Big Data, Robotics, AI, 3D printing. The two day-event holds 13th-14th September, 2017 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki, Lagos.

Confirmed speakers and panelists for the conference include: Barr.

Adebayo Shittu, Hon. Minister for Communication Technology (Guest of Honour); Mr. Niyi Yusuf, Country Manager, Accenture Nigeria; Dr. Austin Okere, EVC Computer Warehouse Group; Ronald Kayanja, Lagos Director, UN Information Centre; Martin Karanja, Senior Market Engagement Manager, GSMA; Dr Bayo Adekanmbi, Chief Transformation Officer MTN Nigeria; Mr Emeka Okoye, Founder Cymantiks Nigeria; Judith Okonkwo, Founder, Imisi 3D; Dr. Eugene Ohu, HoD, Organisational Behaviour, Pan Atlantic University (LBS); Prof. Musa Aibinu, HoD, Mechatronic (FUTM, Robotics and AI) and Victor Ugorji, Lean Sigma Sensei (Black Belt).

‘Awareness ‘ll reduce 70% of cyber-related losses ‘ Cyber security awareness has been described as one of the key priorities National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) that will reduce by 70 per cent of cyber related losses.

Dr. Isa Pantami, director general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) made this known when he addressed the media at Startup Nigeria held in Lagos recently, while decrying the manner cybercriminal retrieve information from Nigerians with ease, adding that awareness will reduce cyber related losses by 70%.

The NITDA DG said the agency is also worried by the level of cyber threats

on individuals, financial institutions, government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as well as their affiliates, as reports from Ministry of Communications show the country loses N78 billion yearly to cybercrimes.

He said the Agency is working on proactive measures that would ensure MDAs and the general public are quickly notified during cases of cyber attacks, while contacting relevant authorities to tackle postincidence challenges.

“I have special interest in cyber security, because I always believe that as long as we are online, we are exposed to danger.

Secondly, the rate at which cyber crime is spreading globally is much higher at

the rate ICT is developing.

As experts would say, ‘cyber crime is at the speed of light, while cyber security is at the speed of law’.

“This is very true, because if you move at the speed of law, you can start the process of an Act, which you can spend years without achieving the purpose.

Law takes time: you would need to approach the National Assembly with drafts, plenary and public hearings and other processes.

But cyber crime is at the speed of light.

“We have started looking critically at that aspect of the economy by establishing cyber security department.

Prior to my time at NITDA,

there was no department.

With that Department in Place, NITDA is now proactive with regards to cybercrime reportage like in the cases of ‘WannaCry’ and ‘Petrya’.

“During the WannaCry incident, NITDA was the first Agency, not in Nigeria, but in Africa, to alert the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA), corporate bodies and the general public. During Petrya too NITDA was the first.”

Earlier, President, Cyber Security Association of Nigeria (CSEAN),Mr. Remi Afon,had revealed that cyber-crime originating from Nigeria costs about $9.3 billion annually across the globe.

Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami,

DG of NITDA

20

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

NEW GENERATION HEAVENLY RACE REVOLUTION MINISTRY (NGHRM) This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to corporate affairs commission (CAC ) Abuja for the registration under part c of company and allied matters act 1990.

The Trustee are : 1. Awuru Kingdavid Abriba Alobo - president 2. Egbe Francis Okwe -Director 3. Nuhu Yohanna -Director The aims and objective: 1. To stand in truth, preach the ultimate truth gospel of our lord jesus to the entire world.

2.To practices true love, create unity, strengthen and uniform the body of christ in the world to obtain single purpose & objective.

3. To raise a new generation churches, trains, impact the true knowledge of God”s word; stand in the gap to defend the work of God. And to depose any ungodly system, programs or activities becloud in the body of christ.

4. To raise a new generation visionary leaders as a true shepherd, the lion of christ and to stand as pillars for the rebuild and anchor hold of god”s kingdom ministry here on earth till the coming of our lord jesus christ.

5. To set a blue print, a new system as a bases for whosoever has a vision of making heaven should be observe to follow.

Any objection to the registration Christ.

5 To set a blue print, a new system as a bases for whosoever has a vision of making heaven should be observe to follow.

Any objection to the registration should be forwaded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tiggers Cresent off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Sign Trustees.

EKWELEM EILEEN ONYEKA Formerly known and addressed as OKEREKE SOPHY wish to be known and addressed as EKWELEM EILEEN ONYEKA. All former documents remain valid.

BANKS and the general public take note.

ADENIRAN ADEKEMI AINA

This is to state that my name was wrongly written on some of my documents as ADENIRAN ADEKEMI ABIKE instead of ADENIRAN ADEKEMI AINA. That my correct name is ADENIRAN ADEKEMI AINA. General public take note.

OKEOWO VERONICA OYEDELE Formerly known and addressed as OYEDELE OLUWASEYI. V., now wish to be known and addressed as OKEOWO VERONICA OYEDELE. All former documents remain valid.

General. Public take note.

MRS BENEDICTA IFEANYI NWALO

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) NDUENSO ARCHIBONG AKPAN. (2) EZEKIEL JAMES AKPAN. (3) UDEME CORNELIUS UDOUMOH. (4) MONDAY ETIDO THOMPSON. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. (1) Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

(2) Teaching the entire Holy Bible as divinely inspired word of God. (3) Carrying out charity works in furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Any objection to the registration should be directed to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja within 28 days from the date of this Publication.

Signed.

BARR. KINGSLEY OKEY OGBA , 08057282363

OJORO TAIWO OLUBUKOLA

IZUKA ANTHONIA ONYINYECHI

I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss IMOLE - AYO OLUWADAMILARE OGUNDIMU now wish to be known and addressed as IMOLE - AYO OLUWADAMILARE JOHNSON. All former documents remain valid. WAEC, NECO, Dowen School Lekki & the general public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ONYEKWERE ANTHONIA ONYINYECHI now wishes to be known called and addressed as IZUKA ANTHONIA ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

x ABOSEDE ODUGBESAN (MRS) TAIRAT

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as TAIRAT ABOSEDE OLALEYE (MISS), now wish to be known and addressed as TAIRAT ABOSEDE ODUGBESAN (MRS). All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

This is to confirm that EMOKA ANTHONY MADABUCHI is the same person as EMOKA ANTHONY NNAMDI. All documents bearing these names remain valid and should be treated as one person. General public take note

KOLADE FUNMILAYO SUSSAN

. Formerly known and addressed as ARIBISALA FUNMILAYO SUSSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as KOLADE FUNMILAYO SUSSAN. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

ADDITION OF NAME

x STEPHEN AKIN MOLAJOYE

LUKA SILAS

This is to inform the general public that the above named Mission has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, LFN 2004.

IMOLE - AYO OLUWADAMILARE JOHNSON

Formerly known and addressed as BENEDICTA IFEANYI UKWA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BENEDICTA IFEANYI NWALO. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

This is to state that my name was formerly known as ROSELYN OBAMWONYI. That I now wish to add UYIMWEN to my name. That my full name is ROSE UYIMWEN OBAMWONYI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

SEED AND FAVOUR GROUND GOSPEL MISSION

MRS ELUWA CHIKWADO GLORY I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAUWA CHIKWADO OGEDI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ELUWA CHIKWADO GLORY. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as BADUN TAIWO OLUBUKOLA now wish to be known called and addressed as OJORO TAIWO OLUBUKOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note

Formerly known and addressed as GEORGE STEPHEN AKIN MOLAJOYE, now wish to be known and addressed as STEPHEN AKIN MOLAJOYE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

21 Public Notice

AJAYI-JOSEPH BIMPE RAHEEDAT

TEMITOPE LATIFAT AROGUNDADE

I, formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE OMOLARA OGUNDIMU now wish to be known and addressed as TEMITOPE LATIFAT AROGUNDADE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

UZOCHUKWU SUNDAY CHINEDU

I formerly known and addressed as Mgbede Sunday Chinedu now wish to be known called and addressed as Uzochukwu Sunday Chinedu .All former documents remain valid.

General public take note x

MRS FLORENCE C. EZEH

Formerly known and addressed as MISS FLORENCE C. EZEANYIKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS FLORENCE C. EZEH. All former documents remain valid. Ministry of Defence, CPS Command Children School Yaba and the general public takes note.

OGUNSOLA BLESSING ADEJOKE

OGUNLE OMOLARA MORONKEJI

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNLE OMOLARA ELIZABETH now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNLE OMOLARA MORONKEJI . All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEBAYO ADEBAYO JOSEPH

NKECHY MARIE EKERE EZEH

I, formerly known and addressed as NKECHY MARIE EZEH, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NKECHY MARIE EKERE EZEH. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note. x CHINEDUM SAVIOUR I formerly known and addressed as IFEANYI CHUKwU SAVIOUR AJOKUBI now wish to be known and addressed as CHINEDUM SAVIOUR. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note

x

SERAH SALAKO

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

I, formerly known and addressed as SERAH QUEEN OYESIJI, now wish to be known and addressed as SERAH SALAKO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

HELEN JOSEPH OKWORI

x FARAH OLUWATOBILOBA AZEEZ I formerly known and addressed as ILORI FARAH OLUWATOBILOBA now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ FARAH OLUWATOBILOBA. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as HELEN JOSEPH IKANDELE now wish to be known and addressed as HELEN JOSEPH OKWORI. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OGHENEVAVWARARO EMMANUEL

AZEEZ TARA ABIODUN

AHMED TIJANI TAHIR

x IKHILE BLESSING PATIENCE Formerly known and addressed as BLESSING PATIENCE NJESI and BLESSING NJESI, now wish to be known and addressed as IKHILE BLESSING PATIENCE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

VINCENT SAMUEL AZUBUIKE

x CELESTINE SELIMETU MMADUBUIHE

Formerly known and addressed as EZENWABASILI SAMUEL AZUBUIKE now wish to be known and addressed as VINCENT SAMUEL AZUBUIKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as CELESTINE UGOCHI MMADUWUIHE, now wish to be known and addressed as CELESTINE SELIMETU MMADUBUIHE. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

PRAISE CHRISTIANA FUNMILAYO

KAMA ONYEKACHI MICHAEL

x DURU AMARACHI CHIOMA CHANDRIA MISS

I, formerly known and addressed as ONYEKACHI KAMA CHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as KAMA ONYEKACHI MICHAEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS DURU AMARACHI CHIOMA, now wish to be known and addressed as MISS DURU AMARACHI CHIOMA CHANDRIA. All former documents remain valid.

BANKS and General public please take note.

ONYISHI MABEL ONYINYECHI

x MRS ANI PHILOMINA NNEKA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODO PHILOMINA NNEKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANI PHILOMINA NNEKA. All former documents remain valid.

General public should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AHMED TIJANI, now wish to be known and addressed as AHMED TIJANI TAHIR. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

MRS ADEOSUN OLUWAFUNBI GRACE

Formerly known and addressed as IWUOHA CHRISTIANA FUNMILAYO, now wish to be known and addressed as PRAISE CHRISTIANA FUNMILAYO. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I formerly known as DAFUM DAJAN wish to be known and addressed as LUKA SILAS. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

MRS JIRIOLA OWOYEMI TAIWO - IBITOYE I formerly known and addressed as Miss Jiriola Folasade Owoyemi wish to known and addressed as Mrs Jiriola Owoyemi Taiwo - Ibitoye.

All former documents remain valid ,General public take please note.

xEBIERE EKPESE-OLANREWAJU OGUNYEMI MRS

MRS BLESSING OYIBO NWOKOCHA I, formerly known and addressed as, MRS. BLESSING OKORO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BLESSING OYIBO NWOKOCHA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, CHINOMSO OMEHOMA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as CHINOMSO BENNET, instead of, CHINOMSO OMEHOMA. I now wish to be known and addressed as CHINOMSO OMEHOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. NYAM IKHALEN ANNET

I formerly known and address as EBHOHIMEN IKHALENBIDIAYE ANNET, now wish to be known and address as MRS. NYAM IKHALEN ANNET. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

UKORO NDUBISI JOHN I formerly known and address as UKORO OGONNA .now wish to be known and address as UKORO NDUBISI JOHN. All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

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

MOSES CHUKWUMA ANYA

x NWACHUKWU SYLEVIE CHIKODI MRS

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known and addressed as MOSES KALU ANYA, now wish to be known and addressed as MOSES CHUKWUMA ANYA. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NKWOGU SYLEVIE CHIKODI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NWACHUKWU SYLEVIE CHIKODI. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and the general public take note.

My name was wrongly written as OLANREWAJU LUKMAN ISHOLA instead of ISHOLA LUKMON OLANREWAJU,now my correct name is ISHOLA LUKMON OLANREWAJU . All former document remain valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. SIMEON BLESSING CHINWENGOZI FREEDOM, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NWEKE-SIMEON CHINWENGOZI BLESSING. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

OSHIN TAYO

I formerly known and addressed as OSHIN SEGUN DIPO now wish to be known and addressed as OSHIN TAYO .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note .

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS BABALOLA DORCAS OLUWAKEMI, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. TOGBE OLUWAKEMI DORCAS. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AWODEIN BLESSING ADEJOKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNSOLA BLESSING ADEJOKE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Miss Adeyeye Oluwafunbi grace, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Adeosun Oluwafunbi Grace. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. NWEKE-SIMEON CHINWENGOZI BLESSING

I, formerly known and addressed as OKPAKO OGHENERO, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OKPAKO NERO. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

x TOGBE OLUWAKEMI DORCAS MRS.

Formerly known and addressed as AKANDE BIMPE RAHEEDAT, now wish to be known and addressed as AJAYI-JOSEPH BIMPE RAHEEDAT. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

This is to confirm that I, OLUKOYA KUDIRAT OSIRONKE is also known as OLUKOYA RONKE FEHINTOLA. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. EBIERE EMMANUELLA EKPESE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EBIERE EKPESE-OLANREWAJU OGUNYEMI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OKPAKO NERO

x

CORRECTION OF NAME

EMMANUEL UDOKA ONWUAJUESE

x

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

This is to certify and confirm that ESOM LEONARD NGOZICHIKA, and NGOZI LEONARD NGOZICHIKADIBIA, refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed asNGOZI LEONARD CHIKADIBIA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OBROGOVWOTU EMMANUEL now wish to be known and addressed as OGHENEVAVWARARO EMMANUEL. My date of birth is 07/06/1991. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGWOKE MABEL ONYINYECHI, now wish to be known and addressed as ONYISHI MABEL ONYINYECHI. All former documents remain valid.

BANKS and General public should please take note.

MRS CHIBUOKE ROSEMARY UKAMAKA

I formerly known and addressed as ILORI TARA ABIODUN now wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ TARA ABIODUN. All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

UKWUANI ROSE NUGWU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NEBONTA ROSEMARY UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHIBUOKE ROSEMARY UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UKWUANI ROSE NNEUGWU, now wish to be known and addressed as UKWUANI ROSE NUGWU. All former documents remain valid.

FIRST BANK and General public should please take note.

MRS IWEKPAZU MIRIAM IFUNANYA I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OBI MIRIAM IFUNANYA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS IWEKPAZU MIRIAM IFUNANYA. All former documents remain valid. General Public should please take note.

x AGBO OLUCHI LINDA SUSSAN MRS

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS EYA OLUCHI SUSSAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGBO OLUCHI LINDA SUSSAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

Public Notice 22 UMANA TRADO MEDICINE HERBAL PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

FREEDOM AND MIRACLE REVIVAL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL

KORIAT LAW AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM

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.

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

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED 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. Ezeji Ibe Titus - Chairman 2. Chineke Nicholas - Secretary 3. Okeke Queendaline Ngozi - Member

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. EZEKIEL SAMUEL AFEAYE- PRESIDENT 2. SAMUEL HANNAH-SECRETARY

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD CHRIST

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

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO FACILITATE A GOOD WORKING AND MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAWYERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS OVERSEAS THROUGH INFORMATION SHARING. 2. TO FACILITATE ENTREPRENEURS’ ACCESS TO FREE OR AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES IN NIGERIA. 3. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LAW AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA 4. TO PROMOTE DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES ON LAW AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5. TO ORGANIZE CONFERENCE, SEMINARS, SYMPOSIA AND OTHER INFORMATION SHARING EVENTS FOR LAWYERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN NIGERIA

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

IMO OKEUDO IMO FOUNDATION

CROYDON ESTATE 1RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION SABON LUGBE ABUJA

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.

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.

TRUSTEES: 1. ELDER DR DABAYE LAMJOSE BOB-MANUEL 2. EMMANUEL EKEOMA IMO 3. BARR ISAAC OKECHUKWU IMO 4. NNENNA MERCY OFFIA 5. OGECHI ESTHER IMO

TRUSTEES: 1. PRIEST EBENEZER OJO 2. IGBA CHIDOZIE JOHN 3. ALEX AMEN OKOSUN 4. ADETULA GBENGA HARRY 5. ADEYINKA ADEWALE 6. YUSUF JIMOH ADEKUNLE 7. AREWA ESTHER ADEBOLA 8. AKOGU BRUNO CHINEDUM

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND INDIGENT PERSONS. 2. TO GRANT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, PROMOTE SKILLS ACQUISITION, WEALTH CREATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

TRUSTEES: 1. OMOSEHIN KAYODE ORIRE

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

DIVINE EAGLE CHURCH OF GOD The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Evang. Sunday Uzochukwu 2. Mrs. Favour Lebechi Uzochukwu 3. Mr. Wilfred Isiani 4. Miss. Ogechukwu Ugwuanyi

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND WELFARE FOR ITS MEMBERS. 2. TO WORK FOR PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AND ORDERLY DEVELOPMENT.

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to the whole world.

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

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

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

SIGNED: SWIM PARTNERS (LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & CONSULTANTS) 08068875363.

SIGNED: SWIM PARTNER (LEGAL PRACTITIONERS & CONSULTANTS) 08068875363.

AGELESS FRIENDS CLUB

HOPE FOUNDATION GOODWILL

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.

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. NWACHUKWU EMMANUEL CHIZURUM 2. IHEMEGO CHINONSO DAVID 3. NWAKWUE NNAMDI MICHEAL 4. OKONGWU CHUKWUEMEKA PAUL.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MARY JECINTA OGBEH - CHAIRMAN 2. ANGELA VIRGINIA OGBEH - SECRETARY 3. CHRISTOPHER FRIDAY IYALLA 4. STEPHEN EBI JIBOR

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote the spirit of entrepreneurship and economic development among members.

2. To uphold moral and Ethical values among members.

3. To promote social-cultural integration of members.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED 2. TO EMPOWER WOMEN 3. TO ERADICATE POVERTY 4. TO ASSIST RETIRED VETERANS 5. TO HELP THE ELDERLY 6. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT/LEADERSHIP SKILLS.

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.

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 BY BARR. KINGSLEY UGOAGHA

SUPREME INITIATIVE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AREAS OF OHAJI/EGBEMA AND OGUTA THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE 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. Ozoka Iheanacho Jones - (Chairman ) 2. Emeka Tony Ojure-Amadi - (Secretary ) 3. Dr Esom Goddy Obodo 4. Prof Okee Okoro 5. Blessing Nathaniel Ngo Sylva

6. Ngozi Petrolina UgoEze Ojure 7. Gerald Tuesday Mgborokwu 8. Tony Eze Okere 9. Adimachukwu Ike 10. Henry Chiekwelibekam

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To help to solve the problems of restiveness and vandalism in the areas and ensure peace.

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. INYANG EWA HENSHAW - CHAIRMAN 2. BETTA CHIMABIM EDU - SECRETARY 3. THOMAS OKOI OFEM 4. GILBERT OTU BASSEY 5. JOANANGEL CLEMENT EBRI THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH HEART CONDITIONS 2. TO CREATE A POOL FUND THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND FUND DRIVE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH HEART CONDITIONS 3. TO CARRY OUT AWARENESS PROGRAMMES AND OTHER PROJECTS TO ENHANCE THE SURVIVAL CHANCES OF CHILDREN WITH HEART CONDITIONS. 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: Kingsley Jato Ikhine (08158162466)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SOLEMN THRONE OF GRACE MINISTRY

UFORO ANNANG COMMUNITY HELPS FOUNDATION

SIGNED: SECRTARY

ELITE COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVES THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE 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.Ubani B Ubani, 2.Alhaji Sanusi Maijama, 3Uduma Okorie 4.Uduma, Ladi Gobir, 5.Chief Olumide Olusuyi.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1.To foster unity among members in d community.

2.To help the less privileged in the community.

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

NOBLE BUILDING MATERIALS DEALERS ASSOCIATION MBARK ITAM III ITU AKWA IBOM THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED INITIATIVE HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

TRUSTEES: 1. UCHECHUKWU AGHA - CHAIRMAN 2. CHIMEZIE EZENWA-SECRETARY 3. EMMANUEL NWANKWO OKWUDIRI 4. NOLIKS NEHEMIAH UZONNA 5. OKIKE JOSHUA IKEGWU AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE UNITY AND LOVE AMONG THE MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIR COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

NEW CREATION TRIUMPHANT FAMILY CHURCH

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

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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1) Bro Olusegun Hamed Olugbile 2) Sis Theresa Olugbile 3) Bro Richard Omekam 4) Pastor Femi Ogunmola

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1)Chief Sunday Ibanga Umoh - chairman 2)Rt Hon Engr Akanimo Edet 3) Ephraim Victor Okon 4)Udo, Emmanuel Isidore

TRUSTEES: 1. UZOCHUKWU ARTHUR CHIMEZIE 2. UZOCHUKWU BIBIANA OKPALA 3. UZOCHUKWU ZOE EBUBE.

5) Sis Yvonne Onabolu 6) Bro. Julius Makinde 7) Bro Wale Elekulosi 8) Bro Adewale Adesanya.

5)Nyah, Micheal Udom - Secretary 6)Udo Utuongo Akpan Ekpeyong 7)Iniobong Titus Okopido

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1) To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2) To teach nations the knowledge of his grace, truth, love and plan of God.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To help the indigent members of the community.

2. To foster peaceful co-existence with members of the community.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO ALL NATIONS.

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

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

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

SIGNED: Barr. John Ogbu Moses (08059930221)

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

I’ll reposition Nigeria for good, Buhari assures Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÎÎÎPresident

Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians of his continuous commitment to serving the nation and pursuing policies that will improve the livelihood of the people and reposition the country for good.

Buhari stated this on Monday in Daura, Katsina State while receiving associations of farmers, businessmen, youths, elders and politicians from the state.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said he returned to the country with renewed hope and strength to pursue policies that will improve the livelihood of the people, and reposition Nigeria for good.

The President said, “Considering the challenges we are facing as a nation, we have been doing our best to provide sustainable solutions, and we will keep doing our best.

“I am happy you came here today, and I am thankful for all the prayers. You are leaders of various groups at the grass root, and you are closer to the people so you understand these problems as well.

We need your support.”

In his remarks, the leader of the group of associations, Zannan-Daura, Alhaji Sani Ahmed Daura, said the President’s return signalled God’s interest in turning around the fortunes of the country.

He said, “On behalf of all

the elders here, we are grateful to God you returned alive, and in good health.”

Daura, a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, said the President’s life of patience, endurance and contentment was exemplary, praying that God would give him more strength and wisdom to lead the country.

President Buhari had earlier received the Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman and his entourage.

Benue Flood: Minster seeks more support with maternal, child health interventions Ibeneme Ebelechukwu, Abuja

ÎÎÎ

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has expressed satisfaction on the impressive response, operation and conduct of the emergency medical treatment centre set up by the Federal Ministry of Health which has provided far reaching relief from the repercussive and attendant medical challenges experienced by the flood victims.

Adewole who has been monitoring and coordinating the health ministry’s intervention noted that the Federal Medical Center in Makurdi has been on ground deploying medical personnel involved in surveillance and follow-up activities to those

affected by the flood so far in the response to the flood.

“Our emergency medical camp opened at the International market in Makurdi have thousands of people registered already, which is increasing on an hourly basis as more residents are reporting for medical check – up as we have embarked on a sensitization campaign using the state owned electronic media.

We have also established communication and escalation path with Benue State SEMA with clear instructions to refer all emergencies and advanced critical cases to FMC. The Federal Medical Centre has effected and issued circular mandating Hospital staff to provide treatment for all Flood Patients at no cost.”

According to Adewole “4775 people are in the camp

THE WONDERS OF GOD APOSTOLIC CHURCH

This is to inform the general public that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, LFN 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE : (1) REV.ENEFIOK IKOTIDEM BASSEY. (2) ELDER ETIM EKOP ETISE. (3) ELDER IMOH EFFIONG UDOFA. (4) DEACONESS GLORY IFREKE. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. (1) Teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ anchored on Apostolic Ministry.

(2) Teachings and Practices of Jesus Christ as taught by the Apostles.

(3) Humanitarian services based on Bible Principles.

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. KINGSLEY OKEY OGBA, 08057282363 ONYEKACHI FRANCIS I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAEZE GABRIEL ONYEKACHI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS NWAEZE ONYEKACHI FRANCIS. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. OLUSEUN ABIDEMI SHULAMMITE MAJEKODUNMI

I, formerly known and addressed as OLUWASEUN ABIDEMI SHULAMMITE AJEWOLE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUSEUN ABIDEMI SHULAMMITE MAJEKODUNMI. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OKORIE OMOTUNDE OMOROPO

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINOLA OMOTUNDE OMOROPO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OKORIE OMOTUNDE OMOROPO. All former documents remain valid. General public take note. x MOSHOOD OMOLARA SARIYAT I, formerly known and addressed as SARIAT OMOLARA GBENLE, now wish to be known and addressed as MOSHOOD OMOLARA SARIYAT. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

including; Men 531, Women 642, Children 1387, under five 582, pregnant women 92, lactating mothers 115 and 74 persons living with disabilities.” Also the ministry has been reaching out to about 700 households who are within the communities and churches while the Airforce medical services team have now taken over the camp clinic.

In an earlier briefing 3 days ago, Prof. Adewole noted that the ministry teams were tasked to compile the list of pregnant women and children under - fives for close monitoring, supervision and care.

The minister noted that there will be great need for maternal, neonatal and children health interventions and adequate provision for life saving drugs. He called on de-

velopment partners to assist the government led efforts.

“The victims of Makurdi flood are in our thoughts and prayers. We urge our development partners to join hands with us as our colleagues continue providing Emergency Medical Relief and Psyco-Social care to victims,” he said, The Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with Benue State Government Emergency Management Agency is working round the clock to assist citizens affected by the unfortunate incident and ensure the control of diseases that may arise as a result of the hazardous contamination of the lower and upper basin of the water such as communicable waterborne diseases, gastrointestinal and upper respiratory tract infections.

PUBLIC NOTICE

My name Is Rita Onyelisiwua Mordi a native from Delta State. I am a single mum who resided at Gajuwa Local govt. area in Bauchi with my aged mum and my 2 children. On a sad day while my children where at school and I was at the market place, an insurgency broke by Boko Haram at my mother’s residence and she was brutally murdered and our house burnt. Since then it’s been hard fending for my children and resulted to us being IDP’S due to chaotic insurgency and now I’m rendered homeless. I use this as a medium to seek for help from sympathetic and loving people.

GLORY OF TREASURE ASSEMBLY

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, LFN 2004.

TRUSTEES ARE 1.APOSTLE GODKNOWS CHILE IHENACHOR – CHAIRMAN 2.PROPHETESS ESTHER GODKNOWS IHENACHOR –SECRETARY. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.To evangelize the word of God 3.To deliver people from bondage and set them free.

4.To win souls for 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, Abuja within 28 days of this Publication.

Signed: Chairman

23 News

NEMA mgt, staff disagree over N166m unverified claim Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÎÎÎ

The new management of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has said that it inherited about N2.8billion liabilities including N665million suspicious claims which some staff of the agency are insisting it must be paid without verifying it or else they embark on strike.

The Daily Times further gathered that the unverified claims has caused tension between the management and the workers especially members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria( ASCSN) who are hell bend that the demands of the workers - wholesale payment of N665million must be met.

The development came just as the management insisted that their claims must be verified before any action could be taken.

The ACSN is also opposed to the transfer of the Secretary of the Women Commission Member of the Trade Union Congress( TUC), Comrade Shaibu Afusatu who was redeployed to Lagos and they are therefore demanding the reposting of the female staff to NEMA headquarters.

The Daily Times learnt on Monday that the workers’ demand for the payment of the unverified claims was behind the threats by NEMA workers to go on strike.

But the Director-General of NEMA, Engr. Mustapha Maihaja, has explained that he has no anti-labour agenda.

He said that since he came on board, NEMA workers had been receiving their salaries and claims on time.

He added that the president of ASCSN in NEMA had been redeployed back to NEMA headquarters in Abuja and reiterated that the new management inherited about N2.8billion liability including N665million claim by some staff that must be verified .

According to the liabilities profile inherited by the Agency, N82,019,313.90 was the carry over from (2015); N1,212,063,635.77 from (2016); and N1,507,087,420.82 between January and March 2017.

The inherited staff liabilities are N9,553,400 in 2015; N273,592,861.12 in 2016 and N382,096,780.02 in 2017.

NWANKWO FAVOUR ANN I, formerly known and addressed as AGUNWANKWO FAVOUR ANGELA, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANKWO FAVOUR ANN. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

The Daily Times also learnt that the unverified N665million became subject of dispute when it was discovered that a Level 08 officer applied for N14million as outstanding claims while another senior staff asked for the refund of N58million he claimed to have spent on behalf of NEMA. A reliable source in NEMA also told the newspaper that: “While the workers were mounting pressure for payment of claims, NEMA management is insisting on verification of all outstanding claims.

“But the next line of action we received was threat to go on strike .”

The source added that the redeployment of a staff, Comrade Shaibu Afusatu out of Abuja was also an issue raised by the Trade Union Congress (FCT Council) against NEMA. The leadership of the Trade Union Congress (FCT Council) asked NEMA management to “reverse the posting in line with extant labour laws , international conventions and a subsisting agreement.”

But NEMA in its response said: “The redeployment of the affected staff was a routine exercise carried out within the statutory responsibility of the management stipulated in their letters of appointment.

“The action of redeployment of staff does not in any way amount to violation of relevant section of ILO Convention 87. The agency , however, supports and encourages and allows free and legitimate association among its staff and will continue to do so.”

Speaking with journalists over the matter, the DirectorGeneral of NEMA, Engr.

Mustapha Maihaja said: “I inherited the liabilities and for all intents and purposes, a Chief Executive ought to verify all claims that are not paid before he resumes. I am doing exactly that.

“I have not owed workers their salaries since I came on board. Also, I have been paying all the claims of workers of NEMA as and when due since I resumed in April 2017.

“I am not anti-labour but I am insisting on due process to verify the outstanding claims which I inherited.”

x

CORRECTION OF NAME

MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS AMIANGBONYI OROBOSA JOHN IN MY ACCOUNT AND BVN INSTEAD OF AMIANGBONYI OROBOSA SATURDAY. MY CORRECT NAME IS TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AMIANGBONYI OROBOSA SATURDAY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

News 24

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

International Day of Charity: Obaseki drums support for Benue flood victims, others Titus Akhigbe, Benin

Obaseki

ÏÏÏThe governor of Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has tasked charitable persons, governments, religious groups and other organisations to remember the people of Benue state and others in distress, as the world celebrates the International Day of Charity on September 5.

Obaseki said the scale of the crisis resulting from the flooding in parts of Benue State was beyond the power of the Benue state government alone and urged global leaders, captains of various industries as well as religious leaders

to mobilise resources for victims of the flood.

“The International Day of Charity set aside by the United Nations reinforces our common humanity, shared values and love for one another especially in times of crises,” Obaseki said.

He decried the lack of accurate climatic data to guide builders and developers in flood prone areas at the local government level where much of uncontrolled development takes place.

The governor commended President Muhammadu Buhari for throwing the federal government’s weight behind efforts to assist victims of the floods in

Benue State as he earlier did for Edo State and others that were affected by floods a couple of months ago.

He lauded similar support by individuals and groups, some of whom made donations without disclosing their identities as well as local groups that participated in rescue efforts during the crisis.

The United Nations Day of Charity is marked on September 5th every year.

The day is set aside to recognize the role of philanthropy in the eradication of all forms of poverty and attending to the needs of the most vulnerable people.

Lalong

Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos

ÏÏÏGovernor Simon Lalong of Plateau state said his successor can go after him when he leaves office if any trace of corruption were found in his governance.

Speaking at an interactive session with beneficiaries of the federal government’s Social Investment Programmes in Jos, Lalong said he is determined to set a precedence for transparency in governance.

He said his administration will hunt down anyone who

Probe me after my tenure - Lalong has siphoned state funds in the past, saying that “the aim is to return the dues of the state for proper usage in line with democratic principles.

“It is also to set the tone for future governmental operations where every governor must adhere to due process and eschew corruption”, he said.

Responding the Publicity Secretary of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Plateau State, John Akans, said Gov. Lalong should stop deceiving the public as he will not only be arrested after his tenure come 2019 but will also be prosecuted.

Call to boycott Anambra election is in overall interest of Ndigbo -IPOB

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday said that her resolve to boycott Anambra state governorship election on November 18 was in the overall interest of Ndigbo.

The group called on Ndigbo to support the move stating that there was no better way to “show our disdain to current situations in the land than to reject plans and policies of the President Muhammadu

Buhari led federal government. It is obvious that the structure that has been place does not support the inclusion of Igbo in the marriage called Nigeria, so why are they afraid to canvass their freedom and leave the rest of the country?”

Leader of the IPOB in Enugu state, Cyprian Okoye, told journalists in Enugu that the group was resolute in the effort to achieve Biafra republic out of the present federation, stressing that it would not

succumb to intimidation and threats from various quarters.

He said: “We did not say we want Biafra because of Muhammadu Buhari, we did not also say we want to boycott Anambra election because of him. We have rather said that part of our agitation is to ensure that the proposed election did not hold but those who are feeding fat from the flawed system in Nigeria have decided to misinterpret us.

They are entitled to their opinion but we will know

Children at the Magic Land, during the Eid El-Kabir holiday in Abuja… on Monday.

who has greater authority and support of the people on November 18. They should keep preparing until that day.”

Asked how they intend to stop the election since they neither control the government nor bear weapons, he said: “We have carried out peaceful protests in the past that shook this nation.

Yes, government possesses the weapons of war, they possess power to give and take, but the only thing working for us is that we are the conscience of the

masses.

“The people know that we have always told them the truth about this country; they know that their fate has been mortgaged by those they elected to serve; they know that the best thing to do is to discontinue in this project called Nigeria; therefore, if the Anambra election boycott will serve the purpose, they are prepared to make the sacrifice to be free.”

On the approach they intend to adopt to achieve the desire, Okoye said: “We are

fully mobilized and ready.

Politicians and all those masquerading as leaders in the various places don’t vote on Election Day. It is the masses that do the voting. I know that if you stay in your house and decide not to come out, no security agent will come there to force you out. That was how the sit at home we called in June this year succeeded.

“We don’t bear arms and as such will not challenge the man carrying arms.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

News 25 Lagos CP sacks anti-kidnapping officer ÏRƐƄƍ ƉƉƄ Ƅƕ ƊƆ ƃ ƕƏƃƎ

Imohimi

Joy Anyim, Lagos

Portion of the packaged cows provided by Nyass International Foundation, as charity in Daura, Katsina… on Sunday.

Gov Ahmed promises even distribution of projects Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

ÏÏÏKwara state governor, Dr.

Abdulfatah Ahmed, has assured Kwarans of even deployment of critical infrastructure for the overall development of the state.

The governor gave the assurance on Monday bat OmuAran, the headquarters of Irepodun local government area of the state while flagging off the reconstruction of OlomuAgan-Oru road facilitated by a member representing Irepodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero and Isin Federal Constituency, Mrs. Funke Adedoyin.

According to the governor, no section of the state will be disadvantaged in the distribution of amenities.

The governor who announced that new road projects would be executed by his administration through the Infrastructure Development Fund (IFK) across the state, said there are key critical projects being funded under the IF-K, noting that all the ongoing and new projects would be completed before he leaves office in 2019.

“As of now, IFK funded projects include the Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Interchange, which is the first project to be

funded under IFK. Other ongoing projects positioned towards the infrastructural development of the state are Share-Oke Ode Road, Anilelerin Road, Offa, and the dualization of Kulende-UITH-Oke Ose road, Ilorin,” the governor said.

According to the governor, infrastructure is a key component of sustainable development and “government will spare no effort in bridging identified gaps for economic growth of the state.”

Speaking at the occasion, the Senate President, Senator

Bukola Saraki congratulated Mrs. Funke Adedoyin for giving back to the society.

Also speaking, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Charles Oladele appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture and advised her to consider other local government areas in the constituency.

In her address, the facilitator of the project and member representing Irepodun, Ekiti, Oke-Ero and Isin Federal Constituency, Mrs. Adedoyin, said the 2.5km road cut across three wards of Omu-Aran which she said would serve as an arterial road to connect the road which links Oke-Ero and Ekiti local government areas.

Reekado Banks features in new episode of Professor Johnbull

ÏÏÏNigerian

television viewers have a chance to see the acting prowess of the Mavin Record’s music sensation, Reekado Banks, as he features in the latest episode of the entertaining TV Drama Series, Professor Johnbull.

The series, sponsored by the fully integrated telecommunications company, Globacom, is this week focusing on the activities of unorthodox medicine practitioners, their “onedrug-cures-all” tendency and the attendant effects on public health.

The fresh episode, entitled ‘Street Doctors’, highlights the danger of medical quackery to the nation’s health sector.

In the episode, Reekado Banks is a “registered phar-

macist” in a society where there are many unregistered practitioners.

Viewers would be interested to know if he will live up to the billing of the sacred oath governing the practice of medicine, surgery and drugs as a pharmacist.

The episode generally makes a passionate appeal to Nigerians to make their health top priority by patronising only registered and government approved health facilities.

It also emphasises the need for pharmaceutical personnel to strictly enforce the rule guiding prescription drugs and never dispense drugs over the counter indiscriminately.

The fresh episode of the

series also seeks to dissuade the members of the public from believing in ‘cure-all’ or wonder drugs that cure anything from headache to hemorrhoids.

Regular stars also feature in this episode, from the protagonist, Professor Johnbull (Kanayo O. Kanayo) to Olaniyi (Yomi Fash-Lanso), Caro (Mercy Johnson Okojie), Flash (Stephen Odimgbe), Samson (Ogus Baba), Abadnego (Martins Nebo) and Churchill (Jnr. Pope Odonwodo).

Viewers would be interested to know how Prof Johnbull reacts when the health of his son, Churchill, is threatened by the administration of “one-drug-cures-all” given to him by Caro, who purchased it from Flash?

Lai Mohammed

Catch the episode on NTA Network, NTA International on DSTV Channel 251 and NTA on StarTimes on Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. with a repeat broadcast at the same time on Friday.

ÏÏÏThe new Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgal Imohimi, has ordered the removal of the officer in charge of the Anti-Kidnapping and Cultism Unit of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti Yaba CSP Adejobi over alleged corrupt practice.

Our correspondent gathered that the Network on Police Reform In Nigeria (NOPRIN) had petitioned the new commissioner over the alleged abuse of office by antikidnapping commander and some men under him.

The petition alleged that Blessing, a single mother, was arrested for alleged theft of $50,000 (about N18 million).

The officers were alleged to have demanded N70,000 bribe for her bail, while a sister to Blessing was allegedly molested sexually by some policemen at the Anti-Kidnapping unit. Following the petition, the new police commissioner had on Monday through a press statement issued by the state police public relations officer, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole ordered the removal of CSP Adejobi and his immediate deployment to the command to ensure thorough investigation into the allegation.

The statement also reads, “To ensure an impartial investigation, the CP has ordered the immediate removal of the O/C Anti-Kidnapping back to the command. The CP is worried about this allegation and wants justice to be done “The new commissioner of police has requested that all parties involved are to come for an interview at the police command tomorrow 5th September 2017 at 09:00am, including the alleged victim.

“The New CP has also directed that the DC Panti commence a discreet and indept investigation into the allegation of the police action.”

The statement also revealed that the Ag/CP Edgal is worried about the allegation and wants justice to be done.

It reads further, “The new CP is reassuring Lagosians that every officer found indicted by their actions or inaction in regards this matter will face the full weight of the police regulations. “ The era of slap on the wrist of police men whose behaviour tarnish the force is over. The new CP has a zero tolerance of every form and any form of indiscipline and corruption.” he emphasized.

26

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Times Law

Professor Egerton Uvieghara, read law at the London School of Economics (LSE) and was called to the Bar in 1964. Two years later, the octogenarian joined the University of Lagos(UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos as a law teacher specialising in Labour Law, Commercial Transaction and Copyrights. In this interview with PETER FOWOYO, the erudite scholar lamented the inability of government to successfully fight corruption.

Besides, he criticises lawyers’ non commitment to develop the law and sundry other issues. Excerpts: The National Assembly recently sought to amend the Constitution to enable devolution of powers without success. Do you think the Constitution should be amended in order to whittle down the powers of the president?

I don’t think so, once we have adopted the presidential system of government that is the style. In America the president has all the powers. But I think to be asking that type of question is really missing the issue.

What we need is good governance based on merit. If the executive is doing well, there wouldn’t be complaint.

Does he deserve that? Did he earn it? If he does, he defends it. How many system of government do we have in the world? There are two major ones. The parliamentary and presidential system of government. I don’t think we are ripe for parliamentary system, presidential system is expensive no doubt, we are the ones making it more expensive, we can cut down on the expense if we want.

We are not ripe for parliamentary system of government in fact, nobody is ever ripe for parliamentary system of government. It has taken root in the United Kingdom and some European countries because it has been going on for years. Labour tried to wrestle power from the executive but, they couldn’t.

Parliamentary system of government almost finished us in 1963. So, we adopted the presidential system and once we did that power has always been vested in the president.

But, constitutionally, the president cannot do everything because he will be overwhelmed if he does that. He gives powers to experts and there you may prefer military rules to these politicians, military usually will call on experts who can do the job properly. I don’t know how they get to know those experts. Yes, we don’t like them, the way they come to power, that is wrong but, once they come to power, they choose experts. Politi-

The Team

Ibe Uwaleke — Editor ibeuwaleke2012@yahoo.com Peter Fowoyo Titilope Joseph

s

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

A plaintiff with a good cause of action cannot enforce same by judicial process because he has sat over his right for all times as the time stipulated by law for initiating such an action has become extinct.

Fabiyi, JSC. in Nasir v. Civil Service Commission, Kano State & 2 Ors. (2010) 1-2 S.C. 65

We are not ripe for Parliamentary system of govt -Egerton ple regard University of Benin as their own, Uthman Danfodio University, Sokoto is worst. Hausa people regard it as theirs.

JAMB has reduced the cut off mark for this year’s examination. What effect will this have on law students?

It will not help our university system.

I hope University of Lagos will still regard minimum as 200 marks. If you don’t score 200 you have failed in the University of Lagos but, all these is part of federal character. It is not everybody who will go to school and I believe that is what is wrong with our electricity too.

I told my friends that our major problem in the supply of electricity is personnel. All those they call engineers are not engineers, they went to polytechnic.

I’m not looking down on polytechnic but, they are not supposed to be decision makers. Decision makers are universities people, brilliant people who have ideas, who think. It is not everybody that will go to the university, if you don’t have the brain, you don’t go, stay somewhere else, go to polytechnic. When we have decided, do this, then, we will call on you.

In Nigeria, everybody want to earn the same salary. We have no goal. We don’t know where we are going. Things are wrong completely.

Prof Egerton cians give job only to politicians even idiots and the great majority of politicians are idiots, they give themselves because they think of their constituencies.

I really don’t subscribe to the idea that we begin to whittle down the powers of the executive, it should be used properly, based on merit.

Don’t you think merit as against federal character will negate the spirit of the constitution?

Federal character? How? Why? Federal character should be removed from the Constitution. Let people go to school.

Nothing is peculiar to us, we are all human beings whether Whites or Blacks.

Wales, for centuries, families took over from father, grand father, great grand father in mining. They were not going to school, it was a pride to continue to be a miner because your great grand father was a miner but it was wrong. When Great Britain was created, money was made available, go to school. You want to get a good job, you must go to school. You don’t get a job because you’re a Welsh man, no. I’m not saying it will happen overnight but, there’s a goal you’re pursuing. We have not done that.

What is federal character? It is not based on merit. Things should be based on merit. Admission into the university is not based on merit in some universities. I was in charge of admission in the faculty of law, University of Lagos. We gave admission to some people in the North but, they didn’t come, we had all sorts of guidelines. The only guideline should be merit. If we adopt a policy of good governance, we would get what we deserve. All this agitations for self de-

Lawyers here in Nigeria are too interested about money.

My criticism of lawyers is quite clear. I was called to the Bar in 1964 mind you, if you look at our law reports, all of them, it is on jurisdiction, jurisdiction and jurisdiction.

A lawyer goes to court, he is defeated in that court for one reason or the other, he will appeal, leave the appeal there, he goes to another court and says you have no jurisdiction. There is an absence of commitment to the development of our laws termination would go. We are not near it yet, we are still based on tribes, regions, Ibo, Hausa, Yoruba. The minorities even suffer. I was the first none Yoruba man to become a professor of law in the faculty. I represented Senate by election on Council, the highest body in the University of Lagos.

Arthur Mbanefo was then the Chairman of Council, a brilliant accountant.

The Chancellor was Adebo from Egba land. The Yoruba people regard UNILAG as theirs. They are not alone even the University of Nigeria in Nsuka, the Ibo people regard it as their own, Benin peo-

The Vice President has equated hate speech with terrorism and the president has also ordered the military chiefs to monitor social media for hate speech in order to bring perpetrators to book. Is this constitutional?

The Vice President is a very intelligent man. Terrorism is a serious matter, hate speech is also serious. But you don’t have to equate it with terrorism. Both are reprehensible, both are wrong, hate speech, you’re inciting people and that is wrong.

Criticise constructively. Recently when I got to know that the present Attorney General has created another body parallel to COSAN, I wrote a letter to him and pointed out some things.

I said we don’t want to create a monopoly, there’s room for two collecting society in any copyright regime but before you do it, you must go to the Nigerian Copyright Commission and it was my idea, most of the countries in the world are now copying it, we were the first to do it, the powers we gave to Copyright inspectors I got from the Factory Act because I was teaching Labour Law. I was the first to teach Labour Law in this country in the University of Lagos in 1966. I have written good books on Labour Law. We applied to the Nigerian Copyright Commission and one has been registered that is COSAN. Is it doing well?

That question has to be answered even if it is not doing well, the other one, will it be representative enough? You don’t just use political power, ministerial power to say let’s create this, no, it is wrong. I wrote a letter to him and I told him my interest is to see to the proper development of our laws. Lawyers here in Nigeria are too interested about money.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Law 27

Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015: Innovations, challenges and way forward (1) Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu, PROTOCOLS Introduction The criminal justice administration regime before the enactment of the Administration of the Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, had each State in Nigeria adopt either the Criminal Procedure Act in the Southern States or the Criminal Procedure Code in the Northern States. Over the many years of the existence and operation of these legislations, the Criminal Justice System in Nigeria was in a state of perpetual decline, the legislations had loopholes, voids and inconsistencies, such that it was effulgent that they could not address the rising needs of society in a democratic government. The ACJA was therefore welcomed with an air of relief as it makes affiances of speedily bringing criminals to book as well as protecting the victims of crime; amongst other things. This was a commitment yearned for by the entire criminal justice administration sector and the society at large.

The ACJA 2015 merges the main provisions of the Criminal Procedure Act (CPA), Criminal Procedure Northern State Act 2004 and Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) into one principal Federal Enactment, which applies to all Federal Courts across the Federation as well as all courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), but it does not apply to a Court Martial.

The Purpose of the Act Section 1 of the ACJA succinctly states that the purpose of the Act is to ensure that the system of administration of criminal justice in Nigeria promotes efficient management of criminal justice institutions, speedy dispensation of justice, protection of the society from crime and protection of the rights and interests of the suspects, the defendants and the victims.

This purpose as set out in Section 1 is indicative of a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system; from the punitive approach to a restorative one, with the needs of the society, victims, vulnerable persons and human dignity at the forefront.

As a result, the ACJA has introduced innovations, which aims to enhance the efficiency of the criminal justice system.

It contains 495 sections divided into 49 parts.

A LOOK AT THE INNOVATIONS There are 27 notable innovations in ACJA 2015, which I intend to make the fulcrum of this discourse.

1.Unlawful Arrest: Previously, the Police under Section 10 of the CPA could arrest a person without a warrant. This includes any person who has no ostensible means of sustenance and who cannot give a satisfactory account of his/her activity. This led to a practice of Police and other law enforcement agencies arresting friends and close relatives of the suspects even when they are not linked in any way. This thankfully is now prohibited. Sections 2 – 7 of the ACJA sets out the procedure to follow when arrests are carried out by the Police. Of interest is Section 7 which prohibits arrest in lieu. Accordingly, it is prohibited to arrest another person in place of a suspect. This provision of the

such other audio visual means. Subsection (5) goes further to provide that notwithstanding the provision of subsection (4), an oral confession of arrested suspect shall be admissible in evidence.

This provision is aimed at curbing allegations of violence on suspects while in custody and to prove the voluntariness of that statement in court.

7.Establishment of a Police Central Criminal Registry: Section 16 (1) of the Act provides for the establishment of a Central Criminal Records Registry to keep records for future investigation, prosecution and adjudication. It provides that the Registry is to be established at every State Police Command which shall keep and transmit criminal records to the Central Records Registry. The Act also makes it mandatory to transmit decisions of courts in all criminal trials to the Central Criminal Records Registry within 30 days after delivery of judgment. Prosecutors will be able to use this Registry to verify past records of suspects.

Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, President Court of Appeal ACJA if adhered to in the observance as opposed to in the breach, would likely reduce congestion in the Prisons, Police cells and other detention facilities.

2. Notification of Arrest: Section 6 of the ACJA has maintained the provisions of Section 5 of the CPA and Section 38 of the CPC with regards to notification of cause of arrest. However it has further expanded its scope by the provision in sub section 2 mandating Police Officers or any other person to inform the suspect of his right to: a.remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice; b.consult a legal practitioner of his choice before making, endorsing or writing any statement or answering any question put to him after arrest; c.free legal representation by the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, where applicable.

The most striking thing about Section 6 of the ACJA is the balance it has created with other laws like the National Human Rights Act 2010 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.

3.Humane treatment of an arrested person and prohibition of arrest in civil cases: Section 8 ACJA provides that a suspect shall: a.be accorded humane treatment, having regard to his right to the dignity of his person. b.not be subjected to any form of torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.

It further provides in subsection 2 that a suspect shall not be arrested merely on a civil wrong or breach of contract. This stipulation seems to be designed to curb malicious instigation of arrests, detention or prosecution of another as a result of a civil case or an infraction which does not constitute a criminal wrong.

4. Inventory of Property by the Police: Section 10 of the Act mandates the police upon arrest of a suspect to take inventory of all items or property recovered from the suspects and the police officer and the suspect must duly sign the inventory. However, where the suspect refuses to sign, it shall not invalidate the inventory. This provision further directs that a copy of the inventory shall be given to the suspect, his legal practitioner or such other person as the arrested suspect may direct. It permits the police to release such property on bond upon request by either the owner of the property or parties having interest in the property, the police officer shall make a report to the court of the fact of the property taken from the arrested suspect and the particulars of the property. The responsibility is given to the court to decide whether to release the property or any portion of it in the interest of justice to the safe custody of the owner or person having interest in the property. This provision is aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency.

5.Recording of arrests: Section 15 (1) & (2) of the Act provides that the process of recording personal data of suspect shall be concluded within a reasonable time of the arrest of the suspect, but not exceeding 48 hours. This is to prevent unreasonable pre-trial detention by the police and other law enforcement agencies.

6.Electronic Recording of Confessional Statement of Suspects: Section 15 (4) of the Act provides that where a person arrested with or without a warrant of arrest volunteers to make a confessional statement; the police officer shall record the statement in writing and may record the making of the confessional statement electronically on a retrievable video compact disc or

8.Recording of statement of suspect: Section 17 of the ACJA provides that where a person is arrested on allegation of having committed an offence, his statement shall be taken in the presence of a legal practitioner of his choice, or where he has no legal practitioner of his choice, in the presence of an officer of the Legal Aid Council, official of a Civil Society Organisation, a Justice of the Peace or any other credible person of his choice. The Legal Practitioner or any other person mentioned in this provision shall not interfere while the suspect is making his statement. Where a suspect does not understand or speak or write in the English language, an interpreter shall record and read over the statement to the suspect to his understanding and the suspect shall then endorse the statement as having been made by him, and the interpreter shall attest to the making of the statement. The interpreter shall endorse his name, address, occupation, designation or other particulars on the statement. The suspect shall also endorse the statement with his full particulars.

9.Quarterly Reports: Section 29 mandates the Inspector General of Police/Commissioner of Police and the head of every agency authorized by law to make arrests to remit quarterly records of all arrests made with or without warrant in relation to federal and state offences within Nigeria to the Attorney-General of the Federation or within the States to the Attorney General of the State.

10.Release on Bail: Section 30 provides that where a suspect has been taken into police custody without a warrant for an offence other than an offence punishable with death, the officer in charge of a police station shall inquire into the case and release the suspect arrested on bail subject to subsection (2) of this section, and where it will not be practicable to bring the suspect before a court having jurisdiction with respect to the offence alleged, within twenty four hours after the arrest.

Justice Ugochukwu Ogakwu, Court of Appeal, Lagos Division

28 News

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Fear grips Omoku community as gunmen abduct ex-cult leader’s mother in R’State Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÏÏÏThe

people of Omoku community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LocalGovernment Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State are now living under tension following the abduction, Sunday morning, of the mother of a former cult leader, Ejima Igwedibia, also known as Don Wani, by unknown gunmen, in Omoku Town. The community is afraid that the development might trigger off another season of cult wars in the area.

The ex-cult leader, Igwedibia, who had earlier embraced the state government amnesty programme said his mother

told him that morning that she wanted to attend a meeting, only for him to be called on telephone some minutes later that she had been kidnapped by some gunmen.

Narrating his ordeal, Igwedibia said: “My mother came up to me this morning and told me that she wanted to attend a meeting in town. There is peace in ONELGA. There is no crisis in ONELGA any more. Some people called me some minutes after she left for the meeting that my mother has been kidnapped.

“I learnt that they blindfolded my mother.

They blindfolded my driver. And the kidnappers also blindfolded my boys who I sent to accompany her to the meeting. I am

not in a good mood now.

I am not happy that my mother who just left my compound for a meeting has been kidnapped without any reason.”

The former cult leader appealed to security operatives to intensify efforts to secure the release of his mother unhurt by her abductors. He expressed dismay at the sudden rise of crime and criminality in ONELGA after seven months of peace in the area following the state government amnesty programme.

He said: “There is peace in ONELGA today. What the abductors have done is a threat to my life. I am very shocked that my people are fighting against me. I am not for war, again. I am not for

violence, again. I have embraced the state government’s amnesty.

“I am appealing to the security agencies to ensure that my mother is released. I don’t want anything that will bring violence in ONELGA again,” he said.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Nnamdi Omoni, said that he was waiting to be briefed by the Divisional Police Officer at Omoku on the matter. He, however, added that the Rivers State Police command has men from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Federal Special AntiRobbery Squad, FSARS, as well as men from the Inspector-General Tactical Response on ground at Omoku.

Representative of Ogun State Governor, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye (left), presenting cash gift to Mrs. Abibat Ayanlola, who delivered a baby girl in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State… on Monday

Senator Misau: Police Commission erred over invitation – Lawyer Tom Okpe, Abuja The invitation extended to Senator Isah Misau by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to appear before it has been described by a public interest lawyer, Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi as “a show of ignorance and an admission of administrative ineptitude.”

The commission has invited the serving Senator who is also a retired police officer, representing Bauchi Central in the red chambers, to appear for investigation and clarification over the allegation by the Police Force of forgery of his resignation letter from his former employer.

In a press statement released on Monday in Abuja, Olajengbesi said: “The action of the Police Commission inviting to investigate an employee who has left their services is not only a contravention of the law but a gross over-reach of permitted constitutional limits.

“By the context and content of that summons, the Commission turns logic on its head. That invitation and its purpose are a show of ignorance and an admission of administrative ineptitude.

“How on earth would the expected and legitimate custodians of a document, where same emanates from their authority, call upon an outsider to

produce his copy of same ostensibly to prove its authenticity rather than go through their record to ascertain the validity or otherwise of the document, if same ever existed or emanated from them”, he queried.

While making reference to cases of Tony Momoh v Senate of the National Assembly (1981) NCLR 105 and El Rufai v.

House of Representatives ((2003) FWLR (Pt. 173) 162) among others, the lawyer urged PSC to “either release a publication as to the authenticity or otherwise of Senator Misau’s resignation letter or apologize to the public for making a collective mess of a national agency.

“We are not impressed and are particularly nauseated by the apparent abuse of power by the Commission and the Police Force and demand that this dance of absurdity be properly investigated by a special commission and all culpable parties be served their due by law without fail.

“We are approaching the dawn of a new reality in the acceptable standards of all national institutions and thus refuse to accept the attempt by recalcitrant persons within the Service Commission and the Police Force to undermine the constitution and insult the collective intelligence of us all, this must not continue,” he added.

Group accuses Ganduje of complicity over attack on Kwankwaso Tom Okpe, Abuja

ÏÏÏA group, under the aegis of Southern Mandate of Nigeria (SMN) has condemned an attack on some politicians believed to be loyalists of the former governor of Kano state and the Senator representing Kano Central Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, accusing Governor Umar Ganduje of complicity.

Recall that there was a reported case of attack on some politicians at the weekend during Sallah Durbar

ceremony in Kano.

The group (SMN) national coordinator Comrade Ikonomwan told our correspondent in Abuja yesterday (Monday) that the development does not represent the true meaning and intent of democracy.

Notable among the politicians attacked, according to Ikonomwan, included the former Secretary to the Government, State Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, former Chief of Staff, among other supporters of the for-

mer governor.

He said, “It is getting clearer by the day that some persons in Kano state do not mean well for APC. They are bent on destroying the party because they are not comfortable with the recognition given to Ahaji Umar Haruna Doguwa led state Executive by the National Leadership of APC. “We of the Southern mandate (SMN) wish to state unequivocally that Gov.Umar Ganduje has set up a bad political antecedent in Nigeria where an out-

going Governor will not want to support his deputy to succeed him.

“We, members of Southern Mandate of Nigeria wish to condemn in strong terms the increasing political violence in APC Kano state chapter which portends great danger for the party in the state; undoubtedly, this is happening between a political god son and god father.

“This development does not represent the true meaning and intent of democracy.

Violence is alien to modern day democracy. In every democratic setting peace and dialogue is the best way to resolve every issue.

“We suspect that these people want to play a second fiddle to impress some powerful forces who are bent on tarnishing the good image of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and portray him in a bad light before Mr. President who is peace loving leader and the general public. It is obvious that this evil act is a clear attempt to in-

timidate and distract Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from realizing his political dreams,” he added.

The coordinator however, called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to put machineries in place to stop what he described as “ugly trend” in Kano state, saying, “Those behind this dastardly act should be brought to book and sanctioned appropriately.”

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Swiss court denies Eritrean military trainee veterans asylum Bonny Amadi with agency reports

ÏÏÏ

A Swiss court has rejected the plea of Eritrean military trainees’ asylum seekers, ruling that they have completed their military service and can be sent home from Switzerland.

Eritreans are the biggest group of asylum seekers in Switzerland, with nearly 14,500 citizens in the asylum process as of the end of July, government data showed. Nearly 9,000 of them have won temporary protection or refugee sta-

tus.

The United Nations generally considers fleeing Eritreans to be refugees rather than economic migrants, after a U.N. human rights investigation found that 300,000-400,000 people had been “enslaved” in indeterminate military service and that top Eritrean officials should be tried for crimes against humanity.

Eritreans who have performed their military service do not in general have to reckon with renewed inscription or with punishment on their return

to their home country.

Those affected are thus not threatened with treatment that violates human rights.

Eritrea says the U.N.’s allegations of human rights violations are biased and based on false allegations and dismissed allegations of crimes against humanity as “laughable”.

In the summary of its verdict released on Thursday, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court said Eritreans who had completed their military service could be sent home.

“Eritreans who have

performed their military service do not in general have to reckon with renewed inscription or with punishment on their return to their home country. Those affected are thus not threatened with treatment that violates human rights,” the court summary said.

This was also true for Eritreans who had lived abroad for years, provided they had settled their situation with Eritrean authorities by paying a 2 percent income tax and signing a “letter of regret”.

Foreign 29

China attacks Trump threat to curb trade because of North Korea Monday, “What is ÏÏÏChina has attacked said definitely unacceptable to

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to halt trade with any country doing business with North Korea after its latest nuclear test, saying it endangered vast trade relations between Washington and Beijing.

Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang

us is that on the one hand we work so hard to peacefully resolve this issue [of North Korea’s nuclear weapons development], but on the other hand our own interests are subject to sanctions and jeopardized. This is neither objective nor fair.”

UN labels Burundi officials as liable for crimes against humanity

Ethiopians facing deportation by S.Arabia get a group’s support ÏÏÏAs

the deadline given to Ethiopian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia expired 30th August, human Rights Watch has urged the Saudi government to halt its plan deport hundreds of thousands of Ethiopian immigrants.

The affected immigrants are those from the horn of Africa who missed a late August deadline to register or face deportation.

Saudi Arabia last deported large numbers of Ethiopians in 2013.

Horne says a number of them were arrested upon their return or soon after.

“Some of them reported torture in detention,” Horne says.

This year, there has been no large-scale roundup as of yet. Mohamed, an Ethiopian national living in Riyadh, says he thinks the Saudi government is

Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome

waiting for the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to start the deportations.

The pilgrimage ended on Sunday.

He was reported to have told VOA, “After the deadline [in past years], the police usually come during nightfall, cracking

down on the immigrants, and even in the daytime, at the bus stop, at work, and anywhere” Felix Horne, HRW’s senior researcher for the Horn of Africa, says the immigrants have a legitimate concern of being imprisoned or worse if they return to their home

country.

“They say that they will be killed, arrested and tortured by the government they fled from,” Horne told VOA’s Horn of Africa Service. “If you are an individual who is fleeing [a] repression system, scared to return to the country of origin, you would be entitled to international protection,” he says.

Agency exports said that an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 Ethiopians currently reside in Saudi Arabia, only a fraction of whom have registered their presence with the government.

The country has long been a destination of Ethiopians fleeing repression at home. The HRW report says that tens of thousands of Ethiopians have arrived there since November 2015, the start of a year of bloody antigovernment protests in Ethiopia’s Oromia region.

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza

ÏÏÏ

The United Nations (U.N) commission of inquiry said on Monday labelled Burundian officials at the highest level as to be held accountable for crimes against humanity, going by names in the lists of suspects.

The commission said there were reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity had been committed since April 2015, when President Pierre Nkurunziza said he would seek a new term in office, triggering a descent into chaos and violence.

Kenya’ political uncertainty heightens ahead October 17 re-run ÏÏÏAgainst all odds, po-

litical tension in Kenya has continued to soar as all-time opposition leader gathers support from the Supreme Court for a presidential election re-run of an election that announced re-election of the incumbent President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set a date for the repeat presidential election as ordered by the country’s Supreme Court last week.

The electoral commission said on Monday that the repeat exercise will be carried out on October 17 The commission further stated that only President

…As Kenyatta threatens majority judges decrying them as thugs Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga will be on the ballot.

Last Friday, the country’s apex court annulled President Kenyatta’s official win in the August 8 polls by 1.4 million votes, saying the IEBC neglected to conduct the election in a manner within the dictates of the constitution.

The commission said it is revising the operational and procedural requirements for the conduct of the fresh election.

Meanwhile, president, Uhuru Kenyatta, who has threatened the majority judges in the historic ruling, says he has accepted a court ruling annulling his re-election on August 8.

Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, of the National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition, waves to supporters

He, but expressed disagreement with the judges’ position.

The 55-year-old, who almost immediately went on the campaign trail, had some uncharitable words for the Supreme Court de-

scribing them as ‘thugs.’

“Let those five, six people know, since the Kenyan people will still decide, they should wait for us to act after the people have made their decision. We are keep-

ing a close eye on them. We are keeping a close eye on them. But let us deal with the election first. We are not afraid.

Maraga and his thugs have decided to cancel the election. Now I am no longer the president-elect. I am the serving president...

Maraga should know that he is now dealing with the serving president. “[Chief Justice] Maraga and his thugs have decided to cancel the election. Now I am no longer the president-elect. I am the serving president… Maraga should know that he is now dealing with the serving president,” he told teeming supporters in the capital, Nairobi.

“The Commission has reasonable grounds to believe that the abovementioned crimes against humanity are attributable primarily to State officials at the highest level and to senior officers and members of the National Intelligence Service, the police, the army and the Imbonerakure,” the report said.

The Imbonerakure, the youth league of the ruling party, received instructions to commit human rights violations from Nkurunziza’s office, it said.

The report of the yearlong inquiry, created by the U.N. Human Rights Council in September 2016, was based on more than 500 interviews with victims, witnesses and other sources.

Burundi’s government refused all dialogue and cooperation.

The principal perpetrators of human rights violations were the defence and security forces, while the National Intelligence Service had carried out extrajudicial executions, arbitrary arrests and detentions, enforced disappearances, acts of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and sexual violence.

“The National Intelligence Service reports directly to the President of the Republic and its operations are managed by a senior administrative officer,” the report said.

Torture methods included “beatings with clubs, rifle butts, bayo-

30 News

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5 2017

Kogi Lassa fever patient dies Idris Ahmed with agency report

ÏÏÏThe

Children at the Magic Land, during the Eid El-Kabir holiday in Abuja… on Monday.

Fake online custom auctioneer arrested for admission racketeering Joy Anyim, Lagos

ÏÏÏ

An undergraduate of Ambrose Alli University posing as an online custom auctioneer has been arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command for cloning a website of the Lagos State College of Health Technology and duping several admission seekers of large sums of money.

The suspect, Mayaki Best, 25, a 300 level student of the university, studying Library and Information Science, was apprehended last Wednesday in Auchi, Edo state.

Mayaki was tracked to Edo state following a petition signed by the Provost of Lagos State College of Health Technology, Dr. Moyo Kasim, on the fraud-

ulent activities of one Dr. Odeh Philip Oteche, who cloned the website of the institution and was requesting for varied sums of money from admission applicants.

The petition, which was addressed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police and later referred to the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, alleged that the suspect had cloned admission application and bank details stating, that applicants pay N2,500 for admission form.

Mayaki, who was in possession of the phone line given in the fraudulent bank details, was arrested with three ATM Cards one of which carried Otache Philip Odeh, the owner of the fraudulent account.

Two other ATM cards of Access bank and UBA

bore Abua Sunday.

In his confession to the police, Mayaki stated that he was the brain behind the cloning of the institution’s website and he had withdrawn series of deposits made to the accounts by different applicants.

He added that he veered into admission racketing when online custom auction of automobile and seized items failed to yield expected returns.

Apart from these, the suspect disclosed that he also use local and international dating platforms for scamming.

Through the cloned institution’s website, Mayaki stated, he had collected deposits ranging from N2,500 to N157,000, adding that one Charles and Ganiyu Balogun, now at large, were accomplices.

He stated that he opened Access bank and UBA accounts with Sunday Abua for Nigerian Customs auction vehicles and goods.

He disclosed that the three Facebook accounts of female custom officers he had been using and pictures of automobiles in display were sourced from Google.

Also found in possession of Mayaki were different soft copies of unfilled custom papers.

Commenting on the development, the Command PRO, ASP Olarinde Famous–Cole stated that the command would not spare those who hide in other locations in the country and commit crime in Lagos.

He added that the suspect had been transferred to the SCID for further investigation.

sick woman in Kogi, Miss Aisha Jimoh, who was confirmed to have contracted the dreaded Lassa fever is dead.

A brother to the deceased, Mr. Asipita Jimoh, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja that Aisha, 18, died in the early hours of Monday at the Irua General Hospital in Edo, where she was rushed to.

Asipita said that his family was contacted on the development, shortly after Aisha, a student of the Muslim Community Secondary School, Lokoja, gave up the ghost.

Asipita, who spoke to NAN at his family house at Gadumo Layout in Lokoja, said that Aisha’s sickness started about five days ago.

He said that the lady was taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja from where she was transferred to the General Hospital in Edo. “We lost our parents about two years ago and we have lost our

sister again,” Asipita cried.

He said that other members of the Jimoh family would need medical assistance to stop the spread of the disease.

NAN recalls that authorities at FMC Lokoja, had on Sept.

3, suspected that Aisha might have been suffering from Lassa fever and had, consequently, referred her to the General Hospital, Irua for confirmatory test and treatment.

The Kogi Commissioner for Health, Dr Saka Audu, later told NAN that Aisha had tested positive to Lassa fever.

Audu said that the State Government was working on tracking people, who might have had contact with Aisha.

On Aug. 17, the Kogi Government debunked reports of an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

There were reports previously of an outbreak of a strange disease in Okuran, Okoloke and Isanlu in the Yagba West Local Government Area of the state.

15 die in 2 months in C/River flooding Edem Edem with NAN report

ÏÏÏFifteen

people have lost their lives in severe flooding in 21 communities in Cross River in July and August this year.

The Director-General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. John Inaku, made the disclosure while assessing the extent of damage in flooded areas in Calabar South on Monday.

Four major streets in

Calabar South, including Goldie, Target, Yellow-Duke, Ekpo-Abasi and others were heavily flooded after a down pour early on Monday.

Inaku listed Local Government Areas in the state affected by flooding as Obudu, Yala, Ogoja, Boki, Etung, Ikom, Obubra, Abi, Biase, Akamkpa, Odukpani and Calabar South.

According to him, no fewer than 21 communities in 12 Local Government Areas in the

state have been flooded with thousands of residents displaced.

Inaku told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the tour that crops such as cassava, yams, groundnuts, okro, vegetables and other cash crops had been destroyed by the flooding.

“Between July and August this year, we have witnessed 217 flood cases in 21 communities in 12 Local Government Areas of the state.

“Sadly, 15 people have

lost their lives to the tragic incidents. Seven died in Biase, four in Ogoja, three in Yala and one in Obubra Local Government Areas.

“We are appealing to the state and Federal Government to look into the plight of these people, particularly Biase people, where water washed away people while they were asleep.

“Some of the victims died as they went to harvest their farm produce while others died while trying to safeguard their canoes and

fishing nets.’’

The director-general, however, warned residents in Calabar metropolis to stop dumping refuse in water channels, saying that such acts were blocking drainage and causing flooding.

One of the flood victims in Calabar South, Mr. James Okon, who was seen removing valuables from his house, said the area usually witnessed flooding during the rainy season.

According to Okon,

efforts by residents in the area to draw the attention of government to their plight have not yielded any result.

“The issue of flooding in this area has been given less attention by the State Government. You can see for yourself how water has destroyed all my property.

“I am appealing to the state and Federal Government to come to our aid. We are suffering in this area,’’ said Okon.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

EXTRATIME

31

Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Report

C

oach Hugo Broos has dismissed media reports that he has quit Cameroon by saying he wants to win a second Africa Cup of Nations with the country.

On Sunday, the Cameroon federation issued a statement that denied the Belgian had resigned after Friday’s 4-0

Broos vows not to quit Lions’ job

World Cup qualifying defeat by Nigeria.

“I want to stay with Cameroon,” said Broos, a former Belgian international.

“I have ambitions - one of which is to win a second Nations Cup, in 2019 in Cameroon.”

“I have never resigned. I am not someone who runs away when things go

badly.”

Broos, who briefly threatened to quit Cameroon earlier this year over management and funding problems, is scheduled to stay with the African champions until February 2018, when his contract runs out.

Earlier this year, the 65-year-old guid-

ed the Indomitable Lions to their fifth Nations Cup title - so ending a 15-year trophy drought.

The victory came after the team overcame several challenges, not least the fact that seven players chose to turn down call-ups ahead of the tournament for various reasons.

Broos

Costa

Hazard makes case for AWOL Costa Stories by Andrew Ekejiuba with Agency Reports

E

den Hazard wants to see Chelsea exile Diego Costa return to action at Stamford Bridge.

Costa is currently AWOL after Antonio Conte made it clear the Spain international was not in his plans While the Brazil-born front man has not been included in Chelsea’s Champions League squad, he is in their 25-man Premier League selection. That has led to suggestions that Costa could be brought back into the fold, a move that Hazard would welcome - although he acknowledges that he cannot affect his team-mate’s situation.

“Diego? We spent three years together and we won everything - not the Champions League but we won the league,” Hazard said at a Nike launch. “It was a pleasure to play with him.

“I want him back but you know I don’t make the decision. But he is a top guy, a top player.

“I hope for him in the future he can find a solution and I want to see him on the pitch soon.”

Despite Costa’s absence - and an openingday defeat to Burnley - Hazard is confident that Chelsea can challenge for honours this season.

“We want to win something big with Chelsea and that is always what we want in the start of the season,” he added.

“It is never easy and this year is no different, but we have great players and we have a great manager. So we are ready for the season.”

Mbappe

Mbappe commences PSG adventure K ylian Mbappe trained with new club Paris Saint-Germain for the first time on Monday following his high-profile switch from Ligue 1 rivals Monaco.

The 18-year-old striker helped Leonardo Jardim’s team to win the domestic league title and reach the semi-finals of the Champions League last season.

He joined Monaco’s rivals PSG on loan late last month in a move that will become permanent for a reported fee of €180million next year.

The exciting teenager netted as a

substitute in France’s 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Netherlands last week, becoming the youngest scorer for Les Bleus in 54 years, before starting the 0-0 draw against Luxembourg.

And the latest adventure for Mbappe, who was reportedly a target for Real Madrid and other top European clubs, saw him arrive at PSG’s Camp des Loges base and train with his new team-mates for the first time.

Mbappe could be partnered with PSG’s world-record signing Neymar in attack away to Metz on Friday.

No plans for Icardi to quit Inter Icardi

M

auro Icardi has no plans to leave Inter and appreciates the club’s determination to keep him happy at San Siro, his wife and agent Wanda Nara has said.

The Argentina international has been linked with clubs including Chelsea in recent seasons but was handed a new five-year contract with Inter last October to ward off potential suitors.

Nara says Inter’s treatment of the striker has helped to foster a strong relationship with the board and makes it unlikely that he will seek a move.

“We’ve renewed his contract with Inter three times because, when other clubs have wanted Icardi, they’ve done everything to keep him,” she told reporters.

“Our relationship with the board is

great, especially on a personal level.

For example, when the girls were born, the club gave us a lot of gifts.

“As a family, it’s better for us to stay in Milan because the children want to stay there. Aside from that, Mauro’s very happy and he’s also the captain.

“It’s not our intention to leave Milan but, if Mauro changes city for work purposes, of course we’d follow him.”

Icardi has started 2017-18 in strong fashion, scoring twice in each of Inter’s Serie A victories over Fiorentina and Roma.

The 24-year-old played the full 90 minutes of Argentina’s 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Uruguay last Friday – his first appearance for his country since October 2013.

Published by FOLIO COMMUNICATIONS LTD, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja. email: info@dailytimes.ng Tel: 08038099089.

Editor Daily: TONY AMOKEODO

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

VOL. 3. NO. 441

Price: N150

Reminiscence of Nigerian Polity

Flashback in Times: September 5, 1964

News Hotline: 08050220561 Advert Hotlines: 08086296714, 08033228839

The friendly cooperation between Louis Edet, then Inspector General of Police and Sawain Tarka, then leader of the United Middle Belt Congress as contained in The Daily Times of Nigeria report of Saturday, September 5, 1964, ought to be the norms today, especially when it comes to the police relating with Nigerians. The perceived practice of victimising citizens even at the point of giving security tips of national importance because of the powers that be, should be eschewed by the Nigerian police.

The Abia Times

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

It’s very important Nigerians go back to the farm – Eze Mbah AT4

Strategies on security yielding positive results, says Abia CP

AT3

Make law to stop open grazing, Umuahia South monarchs tell Abia lawmakers

ÏÏÏThe

Royal Fathers from the Ohuhu Clan in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State during the 2017 New Yam festival held at the Nkwochara Community Square, Isingwu...recently

Ikpeazu flags off 4 model schools, 132 class room blocks across Abia Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏGovernor

The Abia

T E A M

Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, at the weekend, flagged off the execution of 136 school building projects across the state.

The projects include four new model schools spread across the state, with each comprising of ten classroom blocks, Library, Laboratory, Teachers quarters, Sick bay, 5 secondary and 3 primary classroom blocks, Solar powered water borehole, perimeter fence and Headmasters quarters.

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Enyinnaya Appolos, in addition to the model schools, 132 new school construction

projects will be undertaken with over 80 schools renovated alongside ten thousand school furniture to be provided.

The massive educational infrastructure improvement projects, Appolos said, are expected to be executed through the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) and to be completed by the second quarter of 2018.

Performing the ground breaking ceremony of the projects at St. Silas Primary School Old Umuahia, Umuahia South LGA, Ikpeazu charged the management of ASUBEB under the chairmanship of Mr. Kenechukwu Nwosu to ensure that every detail of the project is adhered to, stressing that Government

Special Project Editor Sam Nseh

Correspondent Sunday Nwakanma

will not tolerate any substandard job, as a special unit has

been put in place to monitor the projects across the state.

… Empowers state environmental agency, ASEPA ÏÏÏ

The Abia State government has empowered the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) with 3 new refuse compactors, 2 roll off trucks and 4 refuse buckets to help it in effective discharge of its duties.

Handing over the items to the new General Manager of the agency, Victor Apugo, at the Government House, Umuahia, the Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, urged the agency to make effective use of the items to keep the environment clean.

Governor Ikpeazu, who spoke through his Deputy, Rt. Hon Ude Okochukwu, said the agency is being reorganised to ensure that Abia remains one of the cleanest states, assuring that more of the items will be pro-

cured in due course to embolden the agency the more.

Receiving the keys to the trucks, the new ASEPA General Manager, Victor Apugo thanked the Governor for providing them with the materials to work with and promised to work hard to keep the environment clean.

He said that environmental management is not a political issue but one that involves all hands to be on deck.

Victor Apugo was recently appointed by the governor as the GM of the agency to replace his senior brother, Prince Ikechukwu Apugo.

Ikechukwu Apugo, before now was the boss of the state governor in the agency when the governor was in charge of Aba area.

Umuahia South Traditional Rulers Council has called on Abia State Government and the Abia State House of Assembly to enact a law that will put a stop to open grazing anywhere in the state.

In a six point communique jointly signed by the Chairman, Umuahia South Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Eze Godfrey C. Onwuka; his Vice, HRH Eze S.I. Anyanwoke; Secretary, HRH Eze A.C. Chikezie; Head PRO, HRH Eze Cyril Ogbenna; Chairman, Ndi Eze Umuopara clan, HRM Eze Godfrey C. Ibeakanma; Chairman, Ndi Eze Olokoro clan, HRH Eze D.I. Okezie; Chairman, Ndi Eze Ubakala clan, HRH Eze R.A. Mbagwu and seven other traditional rulers on behalf of Umuahia South Traditional Rulers Council and issued to newsmen in Umuahia shortly after their general meeting held in their Chamber, the royal fathers lamented the incessant invasion of their farmlands, schools and public institutions by the herdsmen and sexual harassment of their daughters and wives by the herdsmen.

While condemning in strong terms the menace of Fulani herdsmen in the council area, the traditional rulers pointed out that these herdsmen often carry dangerous weapons, thereby inflicting fears on their citizens, stating, “They are also using underage children as herdsmen who the police cannot arrest because of their young age”.

In the communiqué, the royal fathers further alleged that the herdsmen and their cattle have polluted their streams which are the sources of their drinking water within the local government area especially areas that have no boreholes, lamenting also that the movement of the herdsmen at nights makes it difficult to differentiate between herdsmen, armed robbers and other nuisance.

The Abia Times 2

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

APGA chieftain dumps party for PDP in Abia Ohuhu Clan honours Onyema, OkonjoChief Ozurumba described Gov-

ÏÏÏAn All Progressives Grand Alli-

ance (APGA) chieftain in Abia State and former member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South federal constituency, Chief Damaian Ozurumba, last week dumped his party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Speaking during his defection to the PDP with his group in his Mbutu Amairinaisii in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, country home, Chief Ozurumba said he was a founding member of the PDP in Isiala Ngwa South LGA before leaving the party to APGA. He said that after his “travel” to APGA, he has returned to his house, the PDP, maintaining that he cannot abandon a house he built.

ernor Okezie Ikpeazu’s visit to him as remarkable and assured him of his support in his re-election in 2019 and thanked the Governor for appointing sons of Isiala Ngwa South in his government.

Receiving Chief Ozurumba, who was a major pillar and asset to the Governorship candidate of APGA in 2015, Alex Oti and other decampees, the state governor, Dr. Ikpeazu congratulated him and his followers for their decision to return the PDP and assured them that the PDP family will carry them along.

He assured that the PDP umbrella is big enough to accommodate all and promised that he will not disappoint them.

Cosmetology College moves to assist unemployed Nigerians

ÏÏÏThe Chief Executive Officer of

Marvelous Cosmetological College, Dr. (Mrs.) Jane Daniels, says the college was established to help both the employed and unemployed populace discover and maximise their potentials and be a director of their own company for life.

She said since the white collar jobs are nowhere to be found today, there is the need for the youths and women to look towards acquiring basic skills which will aid and put food on their tables.

Interacting with newsmen at her Umuahia office, Dr. Daniels buttressed the need for one to be skill inclined and self-employed “so that in this recessive era, you don’t depend on government to pay salaries be-

fore you can take good care of yourself and solve your basic needs”.

She said: “Everybody especially women should learn or have one skill or the other to support herself.

She should not wait for government to pay salaries or wait until her husband brings in money. In Cosmetology, they will have something to fall their back on”.

She also called on the unemployed wives and husbands of the clergies to join the college, be educated, get the necessary skills and replicate same in their various churches through creating small scale businesses for their members, as it will help to reduce poverty level among the congregations and the society at large.

Iweala, others at New Yam Festival Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏPioneer chairman of

the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Onyema Ugochukwu and former Minister of Finance, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi OkonjoIweala were among eminent personalities who were honoured by the Uhuhu clan in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State recently during their 2017 New Yam festival.

The ceremony titled “Iwaji Ndi Eze Ohuhu 2017” (cutting of yam by the traditional rulers from Ohuhu) was held at the Nkwochara Community Square, Isingwu, and was attended by all the 21 traditional rulers in the clan as well as all socio-cultural organisations, women groups, and traditional dance groups from the area.

Others who were honoured at the event were the late Premier of eastern Nigeria, Dr. Michael I. Okpara; late Managing Director of Cham-

pion Group of Newspapers, De Bob Ogbuagu; former Nigerian Ambassador to Argentina, Chief Empire Kanu; Minister of Commerce, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelema and an philanthropist in the state, Charles Nzechi, as well as retired Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Services, Chief Sam Okwulehie; a former mayor of Umuahia; a Financial Consultant, Aham Uko and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC); publisher of The Economist magazine and World Bank Consultant, Chief Ikechi Emenike among others.

Speaking at the occasion, the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu expressed happiness with the Ohuhu clan for recognising the need to sustain their culture for the upcoming generation to know it, stating “you are projecting what we are known for as Ndigbo”.

Ikpeazu, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon Ude Oko Chukwu thanked the Ohuhu people for recognising the need to honour late

M. I Okpara as a former leader of Nigbo, Chief Onyema Ugochukwu “who saw the need to develop the state” especially over series of road networks he created as well as late Bob Ogbuagu.

Also speaking, the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia at the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo described the awards to the sons and daughters of the clan as deserving.

Earlier in his opening remarks, the former first Deputy Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers and chairman of the occasion, HRM Eze (Sir) Nzenwata Mbakwe, the Egwu Uga I of Umuosu Okaigua Nkwoegwu Autonomous Community, said the iwaji ceremony was for the traditional rulers to cut the yam first and declare the ceremony open for autonomous communities to start celebration, pointing out that the new yam festival in clan is devoid of fetish practices, but anchored on God.

August meeting: NOA calls for development of families ÏÏÏThe National Orientation Agen-

cy (NOA) has called on women in the South East to use the period of the August meeting to contribute meaningfully towards the development of their families and communities.

The State Director National Orientation Agency (NOA) Abia State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Uduma, who made the call while speaking at this year’s August meeting of Oguduasaa Women’s wing, Ogboro-Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, urged the women to see the annual home coming of women from all walks of life as an avenue to strengthen and enforce decision that concern the de-

velopment of the women.

Dr. Uduma charged the women to adopt the essential family practices of having focused antenatal care, immunisation of children against the childhood killer diseases, exclusive breastfeeding, hand washing and proper excreta disposal for the general wellbeing of the family.

In her response, the President General of Oguduasaa Women’s wing commended the National Orientation Agency and UNICEF for sensitising them on the essential family practices and pledged to diffuse the message in all their meetings as well as encourage compliance among members.

Emulate senior lawyers of note, Mrs. Ikpeazu charges student lawyers

ÏÏÏWife of

Abia State Governor, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu, has charged student lawyers to emulate other senior lawyers who have made impacts in the world.

The wife of the Abia State Governor gave the charge in Umuahia during the annual 2017 Law Dinner of Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Uturu, recently, stating that expectations were rife for the students, especially those who were due for Law School to perform well, knowing well that real assessment of a lawyer is not just in his classroom performance but in the social field.

Mrs. Ikpeazu, who was represented by her Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Eze Ajuzie, said they were expected to be of good character, stressing that good manners are capable of opening doors which education may not be able to do.

According to her, soon, the relocation of the Law Faculty to Umuahia would be justified by the quality and number of lawyers the school would be graduating and commended the Dean, Faculty Law and the entire university management for availing their students that opportunity to participate in the dinner.

Ochiagha Ibeku, Prince Benjamin B. Apugo (left); Ibeku Egwu Asaa Development Association (IEADA) President General, Princewill Ike Ukaegbu (right) and the publisher, Rising Sun, Sir Joshua Nnanyere Ogbonnaya during the 2017 Ibeku New Yam Festival ...recently

Nwadinobi Foundation partners Mrs. Ikpeazu’s VHF ÏÏÏA

non-governmental organisation with national and international appeal, Nwadinobi Foundation, has partnered the office of the Abia State First Lady over the indigent in the state.

During a courtesy call to Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu in her office at the weekend, the founder, John K. Nwadinobi informed the First Lady that he and his foundation felt it necessary to visit as the foundation “has long history of partnering with Abia State Government” over rural health, sports, empowerment and so on by providing medical supplies and sports equipment to the government.

Nwadinobi disclosed that his foundation is currently on medical missions to various health institutions, recalling that in 2008, eight rural hospitals received various supplies and in 2009, donated a 48-

ft container with various medical equipment including ultra-sound equipment, x-ray machines, scanning equipment and other medical supplies which the government directed to General Hospital, Amachara, Umuahia.

He disclosed that he was at the Government House, Umuahia to also identify with and assist the pet project of the Abia State First Lady, Vicar Hope Foundation (VHF), for “a foundation to greet foundation”, stating “I realised your responsibility which include taking over of the responsibility and issues of the lessprivileged through various medical checks that include the sickle cell anemia”.

The national and international medical Doctor based in the US used the opportunity to donate bags of rice, wrappers, toiletries, beverages and other drinks worth several millions of naira to assist the less-privi-

leged through the office of the Abia First Lady and VHF. He described the ideals of VHF as a “worthy project”, stating “we want to help bring all that the people need so that when you go forward, we will all support you”.

Responding, the wife of the Abia State Governor and the founder, Vicar Hope Foundation (VHF), Deaconess Nkechi Ikpeazu, thanked him and his foundation for the assistance he has so far given to Abia State Government and now her pet project, VHF, stating that it is the duty of the foundation to assist the less-privileged, pointing out that it is a task she cannot do alone.

Mrs. Ikpeazu said that with the assistance, she will reach as many people in need as possible, stating that her office will partner with Nwadinobi Foundation for a machine on breast cancer.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

3 The Abia Times

Philanthropist distributes crash helmets to motorcyclists in Abia ÏÏÏIn a move to save motorcyclists

Founder, Nwadinobi Foundation, John Nwadinobi (left) handing over gifts donated by the foundation to wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu, during a courtesy visit her at the Government House Umuahia...recently

Strategies on security yielding positive results, says Abia CP Stories by Sunday Nwakanma Umuahia

ÏÏÏThe

Commissioner of Police (CP) in Abia, Mr. Leye Oyebade, has said the strategies introduced to combat crime and criminality in the state were yielding positive results.

He said this when he briefed newsmen at the Police Officers Mess in Umuahia on activities and achievements recorded by the police command in the state.

He said the command arrested 30 criminal suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery,

car snatching, cultism and other security breaches in different parts of the state.

He restated the command’s commitment to crime reduction, adding that “my officers and men are prepared to make Abia uninhabitable for hoodlums.

“We have recorded substantial successes and reduction in crime wave and that is because of the different proactive measures and strategies we have put in place.”

The police boss attributed the successes recorded to cooperation from the public, saying “they have been assisting us with useful information.

“But I am using this opportunity to appeal to great people of Abia not to rest on their oars; they should continue to volunteer information to us to enable us to serve them well.”

The list of suspects included Chigozie Akpara, Ndubuisis Nwoko and Nnamdi Kanu, said to have broken into Oza Secondary School, Asa, where they allegedly carted away eight computer sets donated to the school by the Niger Delta Development Commission.

Others were Sunday Agu and Chinagorom Nwaobwugwu, allegedly arrested in possession of three stolen 200-AMP trailer batteries.

New Yam Festival is a potential tourist attraction, Olokoro Monarch tells FG ÏÏÏThe traditional ruler of

Umutowe Autonomous Community of Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Eze Godfrey Chinedu Onwuka, has advised the Federal Government to look towards employing the traditional new yam festival commonly celebrated in the south eastern part of Nigeria as a tourist event.

HRM Eze Onwuka, the Towe I of the community and Chairman, Olokoro Council of Traditional Rulers, offered this advice in his palace during the community’s 2017 new yam festival, stating that the event is capable of attracting foreigners into the country, and who would want to witness the festival “all over again”, and urged that “government should make it a national annual event”.

This, he said, will attract non-Nigerians into the recessive economy the country has now and which will do the economy good.

While declaring that new yam festival in Igbo land is not fetish, the traditional ruler disclosed that 90% of the new yam used during the occasion was a product of their farms, stating that yam is the chief farm product in the South East, hence the

celebration.

“Here we do not pour libation, but had a priest that prayed for us before we started the ceremony”, he said, pointing out that due to late farming, some farmers were yet to harvest, “but the yams we ate are purely our product and not bought from the market”.

Theoretically, he said, the Federal Government is doing a lot and has been able to export yam, stating, “If we can put the theory into practice, Nigeria will be good”. He advised the Federal Government that road infrastructure challenges faced farmers in the rural communities in the country.

He pleaded with governments at all levels to get the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to be back to Ahiaukwu-Itaja road in Olokoro in Umuahia South and completely repair the road they abandoned, as the commission did a bad job.

Collaborating Eze Onwuka, the traditional ruler of Agbama Autonomous Community, also in Olokoro, said the modern day Christianity has taken over the method of new

yam festival in the country, hence nothing fetish is found within it.

Also collaborating the traditional rulers, a community leader and Agbama Olokoro President General designate, Dr. ifeanacho Eze, said the 2017 new yam festival was peaceful, especially as the community wants peace.

He described the occasion as one that ensures peace in the community, stating that his community has two major ceremonies in a year - the new yam festival and that of August meeting by their womenfolk and that “these we do through prayers to God”.

New yam festival, he said, offers people the opportunity to come back to thank God, and that the community has stopped certain things that happen during the occasion and which include carrying knives, unacceptable and indecent dressing, and other forms of vices.

He pleaded with government at all levels to ensure that roads in the rural communities are put in order as something that is very important to them, as well as school and recreational infrastructure.

in Abia State, a philanthropist, Mr. Tony Ndu, on Friday, distributed 150 crash helmets to commercial motorcyclists, popularly called ‘Okada operators’, in Ohafia and Arochukwu.

Ndu made this distribution during a one-day sensitisation on safety measures organised by the Ohafia Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in collaboration with his foundation, Tony Ndu Foundation, stating that the gesture was part of his contribution to promote safety driving among commercial motorcyclists in the area.

While stating that the helmets were donated to encourage the beneficiaries in their efforts to earn a living, the philanthropist said that the sensitisation was meant for the commission to educate Okada operators on road safety measures and need to strictly comply with them.

He admonished motorists and Okada operators to appreciate road safety officials as “our guardian angels, caring for our safety on the road” rather than enemies.

In his brief speech, the unit commander of FRSC, Mr. Charles Ezichi, expressed gratitude to Ndu for his genuine concern for the safety of road users, describing Ndu as a great philanthropist and major stakeholder of the commission.

He appealed to other prominent indigenes of the area to emulate

Ndu by assisting the commission, pointing out that beyond carrying out enforcement, the commission also engages in education and enlightenment of the road users.

Chairmen of some of the benefitting Okada associations, Messrs Kalu Chika (Ohafia), Uche Ndukwu (Abiriba) and Onyema Nwanmuo (Arochukwu), thanked Ndu for his kind gesture and promised to put the helmets into proper use in order to ensure the realisation of the objective of the donor.

The Deputy Route Commander of FRSC, Mr. Emmanuel Onuoha, later presented a lecture on “Engendering Sustainability of Defensive Driving” and advised road users to imbibe the culture of defensive driving.

According to Onuoha, defensive driving requires the driver to see himself as the only sane driver on the road, hence the need to drive more cautiously and defensively.

Also lecturing, the Coordinator, Special Marshall of FRSC, Ohafia, Mr. William Egwuonu, spoke extensively on the benefits of using crash helmets, seat belts and child restraints while driving.

The event also featured free medical eye clinic, and a drama sketch on the merits and demerits of using helmets by FRSC group of NYSC, while Ndu’s wife, Alice, donated a brand new motorcycle to one Chikezie Njinkonye at the event.

Ubakala women empower 74, honour philanthropist ÏÏÏThe Umuada Umuahia south,

otherwise known as “Women-inCharity group” from Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State recently awarded scholarship to 74 children from primary school to tertiary institutions.

President of the group, Mrs. Josephine Anyanwu, who stated this while conferring award to a philanthropist, Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi, during 25th jubilee anniversary of the organization, gave the summary of the scholarships as follows: 15 graduates; 15 undergraduates; 8 Jambites; 26 Secondary school students; 7 Artisans and 3 primary school pupils respectively.

President of the group, who spoke through the Publicity Secretary, Rev. (Mrs.) Patricia and Lady Elizabeth Uhuegbu of Education coordinator’s desk of the organization, said the scholarship was awarded to indigent children in the community to secure their future ambitions.

They assured that the women-incharity will always be in the vanguard of helping those in need in the society and thanked the state Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu and his wife for being pillars and support in the uplifting of women at the grassroot.

The award on Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi, the group said, was to encourage the recipient in his various philanthropic areas of gesture to the indigents of the community and

encourage other well-meaning sons and daughters of Umuahia South to emulate him.

Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi, they said, has showed greater zeal in the upliftment of youths in the area as well as assisting indigent mothers in the community, hence their choice to appreciate him with an award.

Speaking on the award, the Executive Chairman of Umuahia South Local Government Area, Hon. Obioma Ezeogbulafor, who was represented at the occasion by his deputy, Arch. Chris Nwosu, described the award to Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi as well deserved, and extolled the philanthropic nature of the recipient whom he said has done a lot to touch on the lives of the indigents in the area and enjoined other public spirited individuals to emulate his kind gesture.

Speaking while receiving the award, the philanthropist and coordinator, Okezuo Abia organization, Umuahia South Local Government chapter, Hon. Kelechi Aguiyi, thanked God and the Women in-Charity for the recognition and dedicated the award to Governor Ikpeazu and his people-oriented administration in the state while pledging to always work for the uplifting of the people in the rural areas.

He promised to make use of his little earning to impact positively to the downtrodden.

The Abia Times 4

Interview

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

It’s very important Nigerians go back to the farm –Eze Mbah HRM Eze Linus Nto Mbah, Eze Ugo I, the traditional ruler of Ata Igboukwu Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State in this interview with SUNDAY NWAKANMA, bares his mind on the significance of new yam festival in Ihechiowa in particular and South East in general, stating the obvious need for Ndigbo and by extension, Nigerians to go back to farmland as well as his efforts in complementing the Federal Government in diversifying into agriculture among other issues.

Excerpts: Your Kingdom had a celebration recently; what is it all about?

Yes, August 26, 2017 was the final ceremony for the AtaIgboUkwu Umuzomgbo Ihechiowa Autonomous Community new yam festival which started about three weeks ago. We invited ours friends, well- wishers and in-laws to come and join us to thank God for his mercy that we were able to plant the yam few months ago and are alive to celebrate and eat it. This ceremony started a long time ago. You may not understand what we call Eba Mai (cutting of old yam tubers and sharing them among friends and relations), Afor Aria Ahu (a day set aside for evacuating from the farm harvested yam tubers), Afor Nkuma ufie, among others. All these ceremonies we did and invited people to celebrate with us and give God the glory.

Is the festival fetish?

No, this festival is not a bad thing and not fetish. The Revered fathers and Pastors do come to chair the occasion and we don’t celebrate anything evil.

It is our culture and tradition that we are trying to maintain and we cannot keep our culture away and allow it to die. The new yam festival is one of the most important cultures in Igbo land.

This is because, every after a few months of planting and God keeps you alive to harvest it, it calls for celebration.

What is the significance of new yam celebration in Igbo land?

The significance of the new

yam celebration are many. First of all, one must understand that in the olden days when there were no white collar jobs, everybody was into farming to feed themselves. Take for instance in this village, this year, every man has a farm where he cultivates crops to feed his family. When you want genuine crops that are not fertilizer induced, it is from our area you will get it. Even if one does not have any other thing doing, farming can help in taking care of the family. In the past, we planted palm trees and process palm fruits and extract the oil for family use and for sales. It is also part of the festival, as well as the cocoyam and the rest of them. So the festival is of great significant to us.

Nigeria has diverted from agriculture to oil, now we are in recession and various arms of governments are calling for people to go back to agriculture. What is your take on this?

It is very important that we should go back to the farm.

Here in our area, we have a lot of food crops but we have no roads to take the food to nearby towns. We are therefore urging the Federal Government to come and fix our roads, especially the Umuahia- Arochukwu road. We have fertile land that can grow crops without fertilizer, but our weak point is that we cannot take cash crops to market because of bad roads.

Sometime this year, I personally hired caterpillars to grade our farm road that had not been touched for years. It has

Eze Mbah not been passable, so that our people can have easy access to their farms.

How rich was your harvest this year and what is the level of mechanised agriculture practiced in Aro-Chukwu?

The type of Agriculture we practice here is mechanised.

Like I said earlier, our food is the best you can think of. Our garri is well known in the whole of Abia State as the best. This is because we use pure organic fertilizer system and it is very healthy. I have a modern farm that covers over 100 hectares of land and I apply pure organic fertilizer to it. Last year, we cultivated about 20 hectares of cassava and this year we added about 25 hectares, including potatoes. The International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan came down here and adopted my farm as a demonstration farm. It was because we have a fertile land and my crops were doing well.

Are there other problems facing your community as farmers?

Yes. Our problem remains that we don’t have good roads. It takes us more than four hours to go to Umuahia, a journey of one hour in the past. We have been investing money on the road and other farm roads to make sure that my people in Ihechiowa and Arochukwu will not go hungry.

Are you satisfied with the level of attention Igbo people pay to their culture?

Yes, I’m satisfied with the at-

Please government at all levels should come and fix these roads, especially the Ohafia – Arochukwu federal road. I also want beg the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to come to our rescue and help fix our ring road, the Obinto-UmuzomgboOkpo-Umuchiakuma which is in a deplorable condition. tention Ndigbo give to our culture. However, it is shameful that some of our children born outside Igbo land do not speak Igbo. We have been shouting on the radio and everywhere, telling our people to learn to speak our dialect as well as teach their children. It is very important.

If you don’t know how to speak your dialect, if something happens to you somewhere in Igbo land or even abroad where much of Ndigbo live, how will one identify you? How can somebody be assured that you are an Igbo man under that circumstance? Some of them don’t even know their villages.

When you ask such children where they come from, they will say “my mother said we are from Abia”, but where in Abia, they don’t know. It is a very bad thing. So we advise parents to teach their children the Igbo language. It is very important.

What is your plea to Federal Government on the nature of your roads?

We are begging the Federal Government to come to our rescue. This road (Ohafia- Arochukwu) has been like this for over 40 years. After the road that Michael Okpara built collapsed, nothing has been done to repair it. Each year, they tell us that the road is in the budget and thereafter nothing will happen. Please government at all levels should come and fix these roads, especially the Ohafia – Arochukwu federal road.

I also want beg the Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu to come to our rescue and help fix our ring road, the Obinto-Umuzomgbo- Okpo-Umuchiakuma which is in a deplorable condition. If the road is fixed, we can evacuate a lot of foods from our community to the city for our people eat.

How would you want your wife to speak and what is her message to her fellow women in the community?

My message to our women (wife speaking) is that they should remain steadfast and supportive to their husbands.

We know that the men are there, but most times the women do a lot from the inside to help the community stand. The role that women play in the community is so much that if we leave everything to the men, it will be very hectic for them to handle.

We do our background job from the inside and with the women playing their roles well, everything will be okay. Women really need to take time to bring up their kids the way they should go.

What is your motivation for empowerment women in your community?

It is because of the love we have for our women and we want them to remain strong and we also want to encourage them to survive on their own.

This is because some of them are widows who have nobody to take care of them. So we see it as our responsibility to care for them and their children. We also encourage those of them in the Diaspora to always come around for the new yam festival because we do a lot of meeting during this period for the development of our community and where we settle cases as women and handle other issues bordering on them.

Business Times Daily Times Nigeria

FIRS generates N2.11tr in 7 months Page B2

Mathew Dadiya, Abuja Cumulative unremitted revenue from domestic crude oil sales by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, stood at about N3.878 trillion as at December 31, 2015, a report by the technical sub-committee of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC, has revealed.

The report, which formed part of the submissions in the 2015 Annual Audit Report of the Federal Government’s Account by the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, AuGF, said the state–owned oil company withheld about N644.377 billion in 2015 alone.

Out of about N1.55trn revenue from crude oil sales due for remittance to the Federation Account during the year, the report

FG partners UK investors to promote Nigeria’s private sector - Osinbajo Page B3

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Conservation of energy’ll address power outages

Page B7

NNPC did not remit N3.88trn to FG in 2015 - Audit report

said the NNPC deducted about N892.124bn and withheld the balance.

Further details showed that cumulative amount withheld from the Federation Account by NNPC as at January 1, 2015, was about N3.234trn, with another N67.556bn withheld in February 2015.

It is not clear what the corporation used the unremitted funds for.

Throughout the year, remittances totaling N13.907bn, were recorded in February and April.

The AuGF requested the Group Managing Director of the NNPC

to explain why the N3.878trn was not remitted to the Federation Account. The AuGF also ordered the corporation to henceforth remit all revenues due to the Federation’s Account accordingly and evidence of such remittances tendered to his office.

Further examination of the FAAC, secretariat records revealed that total revenue inflows to the Federation Account from the various collecting agencies for the year amounted to N6.001trn.

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN’s Component Statements CONTINUES ON PAGE B2

Date Crude oil Proceeds Amount paid into Federation Account N Amount withheld Cumulative C êơè ƾƠơǀ ƢêƾƢƿ ƐƏƈƋƋƈ 0ƆƄê ƾè ƾƠơǀ ơÖƢêƢÖÕƄ ơƾǀêƤƢÖƄ ÕƣêǀǀÕƄ ƢêƢƠƾƐƏ 0ƆƄê ƾƢè ƾƠơǀ æƿêƿơƤƄ ç ƢêƾÖƣƐƏ L Əê ơƣè ƾƠơǀ ơƿƠêƢǀÖƄ ƣƾêơƾƣƄ ÕƤêƾƢƾƄ ƢêƢÕǀƐƏ ƿƾơƠÖ ơƢƠêƣƤÕƄ ƤƿêÕơÖƄ ƿÕêơÕƣƄ ƢêƿơƾƐƏ ƿƾơơǀ æMÖêƿƤÖƄ ç ƢêƿƠƾƐƏ ƿƾơƢƣ ơƠƣêƿƿƣƄ ƤơêƠƾơƄ ƾÕêƿƾǀƄ ƢêƿƾÖƐƏ ƿƾơÕƣ ơÕơèƢơÕƄ ÖǀêÕÖƢƄ ÕǀêÕƾƢƄ ƢêƿÖƿƐƏ ƿƾƾƠƣ ơƿÖêƾƾƾƄ ÖƢêǀƢÖƄ ǀǀêÕƤƢƄ ƢêǀǀƠƐƏ Ƒ ê ƾƠè ƾƠơǀ ơƾÖêƾƢƢƄ ÕƤêÖƤƢƄ ÕƠêƾǀƠƄ ƢêÕơƠƐƏ dƆƍƐêơÕè ƾƠơǀ ơǀƾêƢǀƢƄ ÕƣêƢƢÖƄ ƤǀêƠơƿƄ ƢêÕÖǀƐƏ RƅƐêƾÕè ƾƠơǀ ơƢƾêǀƾǀƄ ÕƿêǀƾơƄ ÕƤêƠƠƢƄ ƢêƣÕƢƐƏ M ƒê ƾƿè ƾƠơǀ ơǀƣêƣƤƾƄ ƣƤêƿơƤƄ ƣÖêƢÕƢƄ ƢêƤƿƾƐƏ #Ɔƅê ơơè ƾƠơǀ ÖǀêÖƤƢƄ ÕƠêƠơÖƄ ƢǀêÖÕƿƄ ƢêƤƣƤƐƏ

ƅƏ é ƆƅƐƈ Ƈ ƍ ƏƐƈƅƈƍ Ɛ Ɛ Ɛ Ɔ ƍƆ ƈ ƅƆƏƆƌ ƕ Ƈ Ɛ Ɔ &ƔƐƏ é RƏƗƈ Əƕ dƆƅƐƈ Ƈ Ɛ Ɔ Ƒ ƅƈƋ Ƈ Lƈ ƈ ƐƆƏ Ƈ ƇƏƈƅ ^ƆƐƏ ƋƆƑƌ ^Ə ƗƑƅƆƏ RƏ ƈ Ɛƈ ƈ ƄƑƉ Č ƏƆƅƆ ƐƋƕê

Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians groan over poor network, ATM Motolani Oseni and Temitope Omoniyi At a time when most of the Deposit Money Banks

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

Ï Ƒ Ɛ ƌƆƏ Ƈ 0 L è dƐƆƏƋƈ Ɗè n Ɛ ƆƏ ƐƏ ƗƆƗ ƈ G è R Ƒ (DMBs) in the country constantly advertise their seamless banking services through other payment system, Nigerians in their numbers have scored most of the lenders low during this year Eid-El-Kabir holiday, as banks customers were stranded due to poor banking network services, Automated Teller Machine (ATMs) dispense errors, among many others hitches faced during the festive period, Daily Times findings has revealed.

The holiday rush witnessed on Thursday across the banking halls in the country continued over the weekend, even though

it was at different banks’ ATM centres, because of the official closure of corporate organisations and all government agencies due to the declaration of Friday and Monday as public holiday for this year Islamic festival by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Our correspondent who monitored the development observed that customers in their numbers besieged their respective banks to withdraw money from the ATMs for the long holidays, but lamented over inability of their banks to rescue them at a time when they were needed most.

‘Infrastructure network, awareness, bane of cashless policy Tony Nwakaegho Electronic payment operators have decried the absence of robust infrastructure network and low level of awareness as the bane of slow e-payment.

This is against the backdrop of the need to expand electronicbased channels of transactions in the country.

The operators have also lamented that the problems have been complicated by inability of telecommunications’ operators

to expand their network capacity as a result of federal government foreign exchange policy that have made it difficult for them to import the required equipment for network upgrade.

This situation is indicative of telecommunications subscribers’ experiences in recent time with poor quality of service on voice and data sides on all networks.

Mrs Regha Onajite, executive secretary/CEO, E-Payment ProCONTINUES ON PAGE B2

Business News B2 Mamah replaces Okemuo as luxury bus owners’ leader Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In what has been described as a generational shift in the leadership of the Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria, the son of one of the part-finders of the business, Prince Chukwuemeka Mamah, has been elected to lead a national executive committee made up of mainly chief executive officers from various intercity transport firms.

He replaces Sir Dan Dollars Okemuo, who held the saddle for two terms of four years each.

Mamah thus becomes the second new-generation CEO to drive the association since Ekene Dili Chukwu, Chisco, Young Shall Grow, Izu Chukwu, Ifesinachi, Ekesons, G. U. O., C. N. Okoli, and others, blazed the trail in the sector, in the 60s and 70s.

Mamah, who is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Ifesinachi Industries Nigeria Ltd, was elected, along with other executive members at the 6th Annual General Meeting of ALBON held at Rockview Hotel, Apapa, Lagos on Thursday.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 59, 2017

FIRS generates N2.11tr in 7 months

Azubike Nnadozie, with Agency report

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), through tax collections, generated N2.11 trillion as revenue from January to July, 2017.

This was announced in a progress report of the FIRS from Jan. to July, made available to newsmen on Monday, showing the revenue performance and impact of the new tax regime.

The aggregate revenue projected in the 2017 budget is N4.94 trillion, out of which oil revenue will contribute N1.98 trillion.

This is based on an estimated crude oil production of 2.2 mbpd

converted at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar.

Non-oil revenue for the year is projected at N1.37 trillion, which represents about 28 per cent of the budgeted revenue.

Independent revenues, various recoveries and mining will account for the balance of about N1.58 trillion.

A breakdown of the report showed that the FIRS from January to July this year collected N720.28 billion as Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT) while the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue collected in the same period was N548.22 billion.

The Federal Government had also collected the sum of N679.9

billion as Company Income Tax (CIT) and N91.4 billion as Education Tax collection.

The report also showed that consolidated tax revenue for the first seven month of the year was N62.3 billion, which already supersedes the N59.8 billion generated from the area in the entire 2016 financial year.

Also, the service recorded success in boosting its collection of National Information Technology Development Fund (NITDEF) levy, which went from N6.75 billion in 2016 to N9.87 in the first seven months of 2017.

A further analysis of the report showed that the service generated more money from taxing the non-

oil sector compared to the oil and gas sector.

The report showed that non-oil tax revenue contribution was at 65.9 per cent while oil and gas contribution to revenue for the year was at 34 per cent so far.

According to the report, tax improvements recorded so far was due to the latest steps by the service to increase tax collection.

“FIRS have adopted e-services as a medium to achieve innovation, convenience and transparency of its operations to ensure that every effort is made to improve efficiency in collections and tax administrations.

“A 45-day window from Oct. 5 to November 2017 was given to tax

AMCON not in discussion with Ethiopian Airlines Azubike Nnadozie The management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has denied involvement in a reported on-going discussion between Ethiopian Airlines and Arik Air for the carrier to render management services to Arik, stating that AMCON is not aware of any current discussion or negotiation with the management of Ethiopian Airlines regarding Arik Air Limited.

In a statement on Monday, which was signed by its Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Jude Nwauzor, the corporation said “Our attention has been drawn to a barrage of media reports, which claimed that there are discussions going on with Ethiopian Airlines for the carrier to render management services to Arik. Contrary to these reports, the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) is not aware of any current discussion or negotiation with the management of Ethiopian Airlines regarding Arik Air Limited (Arik).”

According to it, “Arik was placed in receivership last February, following the airline’s inability to repay debts in excess of N300 billion to AMCON and other creditors in Nigeria and around the world. It is on record that the Receivership Team has within the period stabilised the operations of the airline, marked by stability of schedules; improved On-Time-Performance (OTP) and revamped customer service among others.

Outgoing Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST), Mrs Belema Wakama (7th, L); incoming Permanent Secretary, FMST, Dr Amina Shamaki (6th, L); and other directors during the Permanent Secretary’s hand-over ceremony at the Ministry in Abuja on Thursday

NNPC did not remit N3.88trn to FG in 2015 - Audit report CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

NNPC collected about N2.44trn for the year, and Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, N608.083bn.

Also, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, realised about N2.403trn as total revenue, while the Nigerian Customs Service collected about N546.169bn revenue.

However, the report noted that the NNPC had deducted about N865.448bn as its Joint Venture Cash Call for the year, before transferring the balance of N1.577trn into the Federation Account.

Another N51.3bn was deducted by the FIRS and DPR from their total revenue collections for the year and transferred into the PPT and Royalty Account, while balance was remitted to the Federation Account.

The NCS revenue consist-

ing collections from import and excise duties, fees, penalty charges, common external tariff, CET levy and auction sales, was swept into the Federation Account.

However, the report frowned at NNPC’s deduction from its revenues, describing it as contrary to the provisions of Section 162(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which makes it mandatory for all revenue proceeds to be paid to the Federation Account.

“This had been a regular subject of Auditor General’s previous years’ reports without any positive response, from NNPC’s management,” the report noted.

Urging NNPC management to desist from further violation of the Constitution, the AuGF said henceforth all revenues accruing to the Federation must be promptly paid to the Federation Account without any deduction.

‘Infrastructure network, awareness, bane of cashless policy CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

viders Association of Nigeria (E-PPAN), however, said that the problem of a robust infrastructure in Nigeria is not limited to the e-payment space.

“We all know that modern infrastructure is the bedrock of any growing economy which directly affects the way people interact generally and in this case in payments. Nigeria has Africa’s largest mobile market, with more than 140 million subscribers and a penetration of above 100 per cent.

“The rapid growth has led to problems with network congestion and quality of service, prompting the telecom regulator to impose fines and sanctions.”

According to her, the suspension of charges on cash withdrawal policy by CBN was as a result of low awareness of the policy in other states of the federation as well as the infrastructure network that is being currently

worked on to boost a robust and effective payment system across the country.

“The policy will be re-introduced as soon as we have increased awareness level following the vigorous campaign currently being carried out across the country.

“For your information feedback from our work on the field shows the willingness and readiness of even the remote communities to accept and adopt more of e-payment culture as a lifestyle,” Onajite said.

On his part, Tunde Ogungbade, managing director, Global Accelerex Limited, said that awareness and education of the merchant is key, adding that “CBN, NIBSS and the PTSPs have continued to be instrumental to such awareness and education.

More so, Agency banking will be instrumental, especially for the hinterland.”

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

B3 Money Market

Naira sustains gains, steady at all FX segments during Eid-el Kabir Stories by Motolani Oseni

The Nigerian currency, Naira, on Monday, remained unchanged at all the foreign exchange markets and segments during the Eid-el Kabir holiday.

At the parallel market, the local currency, over the weekend, extended till yesterday, sustained the appreciated gains at the parallel segment of the forex market, stood steadied at 365 to the dollar, better than 370 sold the previous week.

The Naira was also seen at 467 to the pound and 432 per Euro respectively, as against 475 and 432 traded at the unofficial market in the previous week.

But due to the two days declared as public holiday for the ‘Ileya’ festival, the market was expected to open today, Tuesday, September 5, as the official forex market remained flat at an un-operated rate of 305.85 per dollar, compared to 305.65 traded before the official closure.

Going by the rate closed at the last trading day of

the week, the NAFEX window stood at 359.67 per dollar against 359 traded a day earlier with a decline of 0.19 per cent, but had open trading activities at 360.79 the same rate it did on Wednesday, a day earlier before the official closure of the forex market.

It would be recalled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in its proactive measure had lifted the forex market with fresh injection of $297million, totaling $547m into the foreign exchange market before closing the official market.

Consequently, forex dealers believed with the latest balance of the nation’s external reserves, the apex bank is better positioned in its drive to ensuring foreign exchange rate convergence.

However, the figure obtained from the central bank showed that its foreign external reserves stood at $31.8 billion as of August 29, 2017, which represented an appreciable 3.14 per cent in just one month (August), as against $30.8bn seen at the beginning of the month.

The external reserves

stood at $31.222bn, which at the time indicated highest figure declared in the last 23 months, Daily Times Findings has showed.

The nation’s forex reserves has recorded an upward swing to $31bn, after declining to a near $30bn mark two months ago, but the apex bank’s latest update showed significant increase on the reserves table, since the global crude oil prices has been on the rise, while contributing immensely to the upswing in reserves in the past one month.

District Governor, Rotary District 9125, Mbanefo NNoka (L), receiving a souvenir from President, Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama Central, Olubunmi Usim-Wilson, during the District Governor’s visit to Rotary Club of Abuja Maitama Central, in Abuja on Monday

FG partners UK investors to promote Nigeria’s private sector - Osinbajo Ïê ƆƏƆ ƈ ƏƆ Ɛ ƗƆ Ƌ Ƈ Ɔ Ɛ Ƒ ƈ ƌ Ɛ ƆƋƍ ƍƏƈƒ ƐƆ ƆƅƐ Ə ƑƅƅƆƆƗ - Vice President Ï Mƈ ƆƏƈ ƌ Ɩƈ ƇƑƐƑƏƆ nEô Əƈ C As the Buhari administration continues its drives to promote private sector partnership, it remains ready to provide the necessary assistance to private investors looking to invest in the country, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed.

Osinbajo stated this when a delegation of UK Ministers, led by British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa today. Also at the meeting were Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama and Budget and National Planning Minister,

Senator Udoma Udo Udoma.

In a statement made available to Daily Times by the presidential spokesperson, in the Vice President’s office, Laolu Akande, stated that Osinbajo disclosed that the relationship between Nigeria and United Kingdom is very important, assuring that “the next few years are certainly going to be more interesting”.

He mentioned that Nigeria has huge potential; and according to him, “investors would salivate if those potentials were realised” and the country is “close to the tipping point in terms of making that happen”.

He added that in terms of trade, Nigeria had no choice, but to diversify from oil and now more attention is focused on agriculture, agro-processing and more interest in technology.

Osinbajo

According to the Vice President, “UK are our natural partners and it is much easier for business because of the relationship over time and because of the robust presence of the UK here in Nigeria through the DFID which has been tremendously supportive’’.

In the area of housing, Osinbajo stated that Nigeria would be looking to partner with the United Kingdom, adding that government is interested in construction companies with the expertise and technical know-how to deliver mass housing projects across the country.

He also emphasized the role of the private sector as well as the role of government in creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the country.

He assured investors that the Federal Government is prepared to partner with them, provide assistance where necessary and solve the problems as they emerge.

In his own remarks, the UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Boris Johnson, who observed that “Nigeria has an amazing future”, stated that the United Kingdom is partnering with Nigeria in different areas including intelligence sharing in the fight against terrorism.

Heritage Bank, FG, LASG on Diaspora return in Badagry Heritage Bank Plc has partnered the Office of the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs and the Lagos State Government (LASG) to organise the 2017 edition of Diaspora Festival Badagry with the theme: ‘Door of Return Ceremony Badagry’.

The festival, which held recently in the ancient town of Badagry was hinged on: ‘The Door of Return Ceremony’ and cultural displays.

‘The Door of Return Ceremony’ forms the ideological basis of the festival, symbolises the emancipation of the black race as well as an expression of the Diaspora string and affiliation to African culture and heritage.

It was also an advocacy programme that raised awareness about the continuous fight against oppression, neo-colonialism and enslavement and represented a symbolic boat trip by notable black persons in the Diaspora (emigrants, descendants of slaves and leaders of thoughts) where the boat convey them to the ‘Point of No Return’ in Badagry which is the door way through which slaves were charted away as chattels to the plantations in the Americas, with the intention of never to return to their homeland again.

The two-day event featured carnival procession, boat regatta, fishing competition, dark era procession, diaspora dinner, beauty pageant, fashion show, cultural displays, heritage site visits, heritage night, the festival market, international music, concert and talent hunt.

The event was graced by senior officials in the Presidency, traditional rulers, corporate bodies and tourists who travelled from far and near to witness various activities that were featured, a development which made the ancient city of Badagry to come alive.

Speaking on Heritage Bank’s involvement in the programme, Mrs. Ozena Utulu, a member of the Bank’s Brand Management & Compliance Unit said Heritage Bank partnered with the organisers of the fiesta because it was an event that promoted the African heritage and culture and resonated with what the brand stood for.

Capital Market B4

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

How C & I Leasing emerged NSE’s best performing stock in August

ÏL Əƈ è ƆƐ Ƌ è L ƄƈƋ Ɠ Ə Ɛ ƍƆƏƇ Əƌƈ è ÖƢ Ɛ ƅƊ ƏƆƌ ƈ Ɛ ƍ Ə Afolabi Adesola

Three days after celebrating the acquisition of an 80-tonne vessel, C & I Leasing Plc, the foremost brand for finance leases, and other ancillary services in Nigeria, emerged the best performing stock amongst 171 stocks traded on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in the month of August, 2017.

Investigation by the Daily Times into the monthly statistics of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, revealed that the share price

of C & I Leasing grew by 33 per cent in the one month period beating other stocks performance to settle at N1 per share.

Although, the company, still classified as a penny stock is listed under the support and logistics sector of the NSE and contributes significantly to the Nigerian economy, through the provision of specialized services, in Marine, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, in Equipment Rentals, Manpower Outsourcing and Transportation services.

Further investigations

by Daily Times revealed that the Yemeni Ayeni-led Nascon Allied Industries came next with a share price growth of 25 per cent in the month of August to close at N13 per share.

Mirroring Nascon’s growth on the Exchange in August, was Dangote Flour, which came third with a growth of 23 per cent, having closed at N6.40, as against its opening figure of N5.22.

Beverage maker, Nestle, also topped the list of stocks that appreciated

the most in August. The stock recorded a growth of 22 per cent and closed at N1,220 per share, against the opening price of N1,003.70 while PZ grew by 19 per cent to close at N27.30 per share having opened August at N23 per share.

Also, among the month’s top gainers were, NAHCO and Guinness; with 16 per cent increases respectively while livestock feeds and Union Bank advanced during the month by a growth of 15 per cent.

Investment One stockbrokers calls for bids for 7th FSB Bonny Amadi As the Federal Government’s of Nigeria (FGN) savings’ bond(FSB) series 7 opens for subscription on Tuesday September 5th , 2017, Investment One stockbroker have called for applications from prospective investors.

Federal saving bonds (FSB) are debt instruments offered by government with the aim of mobilizing resources from the general public.

FGN, through the FSB, is working towards deepening the national savings’ culture, diversify funding sources for the government and establish benchmark for other issuers.

The FSB has a minimum subscription amount of N5, 000.00, with additional investments in multiples of N1, 000.00 and also, a maximum investment of N50, 000,000.00.

The company, in a statement made available to clients, re-echoed the offer for the Seventh (7th) series of the FGN savings bond, slated for between the 4th and 8th of September 2017, calling on prospective investors to take advantage of earning opportunities offered by the FSB to enhance earnings from the market.

The market investment outfit said “Investment One

stokers Int’l Ltd as a Distribution Agent (DA) for the bond, shall be receiving applications from the investing public starting from the 5th of September 2017” The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Debt Management Office (DMO), on the 13th of March the bond has a quarterly interest payment at an average coupon rate of 13.19 per cent and 14.19 per cent for the 2&3 year bonds respectively.

The federal government debt instruments are listed on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the benefit of investors wishing to opt out or trade their instruments before maturity date.

According to Investment one, prospective investors willing to invest in the FSB should ensure application

Summit targets better earnings via innovation in economic ecosystems Bonny Amadi A summit on technological innovation, “Nigeria’s Innovation summit 2017,” has been billed to trigger growth in the country’s production and services delivery with amplified innovative inputs.

The two-day event, themed: ““Transforming Nigeria‘s Economy Through Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” is scheduled in Lagos, commencing on September 7th, with expectation of about 400 top decision makers across the sectors in attendance would explore global innovative opportunities and impact on Nigeria’s economic ecosystem.

Expected at the event are Dr. Kingsley Moghalu, a Professor of International Business and Public Policy at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tufts University, Massachusetts, USA, Professor Bongo Adi,

a Senior Lecturer at the Lagos Business School, among other personalities across the country.

They will crystallize discussions on innovations in Nigeria’s manufacturing, Telecommunications, Infrastructure development and the Mobile Industry. It also includes xraying how innovation will enhancing Banking, finance and investment; Oil and Gas, Education and Entrepreneurship, Health, as well as media and entertainment.

It also include Innovation through emerging technology trends in data gathering and storage , Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Wearable technologies; Innovation in Power and Energy as well as in Agriculture.

The two-day event, with about 400 top decision makers across the sectors expected, will have government agencies and representatives, local and International organizations, Investors, Business Leaders, Top com-

panies, Industries, CEOs, Academics, entrepreneurs, decision makers, innovators etc.

The Nigeria Innovation Summit is an annual event that focuses on the need for the country, businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs in Nigeria to become more innovative and apply innovation to drive sustainable development, as it works together to bridge the digital divide.

It also helps Nigeria embrace innovation and move in the direction of digital transformation through the use of Emerging Technologies and Trends, Research, Development, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship and Investments as the key drivers of an innovation ecosystem.

As an initiative, it’s a platform that creates awareness on the need for Open Innovation in Nigeria, it challenges Nigeria to leverage Innovation and become more competitive in the global economy.

It is also a project led by Emerging Media and Advertising Services, New York and Emerging Media Nigeria, by partnering with the world’s leading innovation providers from academia, government and industry to connect Nigerian businesses and Innovators to global innovation ecosystems.

The key features of

the Nigeria Innovation Summit are the Keynote presentations and Panel discussions from Industry Leaders, Government, Investors’ leading companies, international organisations, Top Entrepreneurs, CEOs, Business leaders, Innovation Managers across the world and decision makers across the focus sectors.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI DEALS VOLUME VALUE CAP

ƢÕèƢơƣêƢơ ƢèƾƣÕêƠƠ ƢƿƤèơơƾèÕƢƣêƠƠ ƾèÖƣƣèƿƿƣèƣƣƢêƤǀ ơƾèǀơƣèǀƤƤèơƾƣèƤÕƾêƤƢ

B5

Daily Times Nigeria Monday September 4, 2017

B5

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Labour B6

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Subsidy: ‘Do not use workers as bait’, NUPENG warns oil marketers Ïn ƈ ƓƈƋƋ ƏƆ ƈ Ɛ ƅƊƈ Ƈ ƆƌƍƋ ƕƆƆ The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has isssued a word of caution over the statements attributed to oil marketers regarding the mass retrenchment of workers, if the Federal Government fails to pay the outstanding subsidy owed it on petroleum products’ importation.

The warning was contained in a statement signed by the National President of NUPENG, Comrade Igwe Achese.

According to Achese, the threat to sack the workers should not be used as a bait or weapon to get the government to pay, but apply other sanctions that will

compel them to do so.

The statement stressed that the threats issued on the mass sack is uncalled for, unjustified and unethical as the workers have always performed their duties well.

The union warned that workers should not be used as scapegoats or guinea pigs for the government’s ineptitude and nonchalant attitude to pay for products imported on their behalf.

The union, therefore, called on the Federal

Government to verify the alleged N720 billion it owes the oil marketers and pay them to avert fuel scarcity and suffering of the masses.

It reiterated that the oil marketers borrowed money to import these products; and as a result, they should fulfill their obligations to them.

It said that the government must develop the political will to do the turn-around-maintenance of the nation’s refineries to make them work optimally; so that

the drain on our foreign exchange will be reduced due to massive importation of petroleum products.

The union warned that any attempt to sack workers in the oil marketing firms will be resisted; and will lead to an industrial crisis in the industry.

It advised the government and the oil companies to sort out themselves and not to use the workers as cannon fodder.

NOA to support labour against ‘hate speech’ The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has identified labour unions as crucial in tackling hate speech’s trend, and urged labour movement to speak up against the rising trend in the country.

Director General of NOA, Garba Abari, made the call during a working visit of the leadership of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCON), led by the Secretary General, Comrade Alade Lawal, in his office, a statement by the agency’s Head of Press, Paul Odenyi, said.

Abari noted that Nigeria is passing through a critical challenge caused by its own citizens, adding that this challenge can only be solved by the citizens themselves.

He said the right to unionize is an inalienable right in any democracy, pledging the agency’s support for ASCON and the entire labour movement in Nigeria.

Speaking earlier, the ASCON secretary general said the visit was part of efforts towards achieving the objective of unionizing senior civil servants in NOA on Grade Levels 7 and above.

West Africa amongst largest contributors to irregular migration — ILO

L-R : Group Managing Director ,NIPCO ,Venkataraman Venkatapathy [l ] in a warm handshake with the Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources Downstream, Comrade Joseph Akinlaja during a courtesy visit by members of the committee to NIPCO in Lagos, as part of oversight functions.

FG to commence payment of N200bn salary arrears, allowances’ in September 2017 President, Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Comrade Bobboi Kaigama, has revealed that the Federal Government will begin payment of unpaid salary arrears and allowances of public servants from September 2017.

He said, the payment, which is over N200 billion, excludes pension.

Kaigama, who confirmed this after a meeting with concerned parties took out time to commend the efforts of the National Assembly.

“Recently, we wrote a protest letter to the National Assembly; and all the parties involved, which included the organised labour, Head of Service, Labour

Minister, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate President.

“The meeting was successful and I am happy to announce that the payment will commence as from this September.

“I commend the National Assembly, most especially the Senate President for their timely intervention,” Kaigama said.

He, however, condemned the delay in constituting the 29-member National Minimum Wage Committee; and warned the government not to stress the patience of

workers beyond limit. He said the minimum wage implementation should be holistic and not selective.

“You are aware that the issue of minimum wage is very topical.

While there was a pronouncement to constitute the committee, they have requested for our list, which we have sent, therefore the committee need to be inaugurated so that the process can go on.

“We condemn the delay to constitute the 29-member committee of National Minimum Wage

for the country.

“The Federal Government should not take the patience of workers beyond limit, as the wage structure is no longer tenable when viewed against the economic reality on the ground,” Kaigama added.

Bobboi Kaigama

More facts have emerged from the International Labour Organisation that West Africa is listed among the largest contributors of irregular migration into Europe and other western parts of the world.

The ILO Country Director to Nigeria, Dennis Zulu said: “West Africa is one of the largest contributors to irregular migration into Europe and many countries in the west.

“I think there is need for government to ensure that irregular immigration is stopped.

“We are losing a lot of young lives across the Mediterranean Sea that is out to seek greener pasture, which in most cases are not there.

“So, I think we can deal with this problem to ensure that we improve the well-being of young Nigerians, Ghanaians, whoever that is crossing the Mediterranean.

“We need to provide them with the requisite skills, job opportunities to start and operate their own businesses, so that they can have good life of some sort back home so that the urge to go abroad to seek greener pasture is curtailed.”

The country director

noted that there were measures that could be taken by governments to stop desperate movement of youths to Europe and elsewhere.

He said young people who migrated to Europe and other places, saw their moves as the only option available to them.

Zulu commended efforts being made by some governments to better understand the drivers of irregular migrations.

He said: “If we can understand what the real drivers are, perhaps we can then put in interventions.

“We can then ensure that young people stay at home rather than subject themselves to cross the Mediterranean seeking greener pastures in Europe.”

According to statistics from the International Organisation for Migration, over 2200 have been declared dead or missing.

In 2016, more than 503,700 migrants entered the EU borders illegally, of whom some 364,000 crossed the Mediterranean Sea, according to figures published by the European agency, Frontex. The year of 2016 has become the deadliest on record with 5,096 deaths at sea recorded.

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

B7 Business Feature

How old notes cause ATM malfunctions The preponderance of old Naira notes is causing discomfort for Nigerians. Simon Ugwu writes with Agency Report For sometime now, Nigerians, who patronise Automated Teller Machines, ATMs have cried out over the dispense of old Naira notes. This has caused many of them a lot of discomfort and anxiety, as they wondered why Deposit Money Banks find it difficult to disharge new new through their ATMs. For this reason, an economic expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to remove old and dirty notes from circulation.

Uwaleke, an Associate Professor of Banking at the Nasarawa State University, said such notes were causing constant malfunctioning of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), especially during pressure periods.

National survey on challenges faced by bank customers in cash withdrawal at festive periods, that hundreds of Nigerians complained of machine failure, slowness and long queues.

These happened at a time when people were eager to withdraw their savings to celebrate, many of them left frustrated due to the challenges.

Many of the banks in some states do not have enough ATM machines to cater to the needs of the people and the ones avail-

The preponderance of old Naira notes is causing discomfort for Nigerians. Simon Ugwu writes with Agency Report

able break down when they are put on constant use.

To proffer solution to these, Uwaleke urged the CBN to ensure that banks did not use

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele

worn-out notes in the ATMs. “Abroad, the ATMs are used to dispense new ‘mint’ notes, so when you use dirty notes, the machine finds it difficult to recognise it or even dispense it.

“The money in the ATM is what these banks get from the CBN and you will agree with me that most notes in circulation today are dirty and old.

“As a customer, when you complain about the condition of the bank notes, the banks will just tell you that is what they have.

“So CBN should try and ensure that dirty notes are withdrawn from circulation and replaced with new ones, especially during festive periods,” he said.

Uwaleke said also that the banks should be made to provide more ATMs around the country because no matter how good the machines were, they would be ineffective when put under too much pressure.

“Banks should be made to

provide more ATMs. ATMs are bound to break down when it is put under pressure. It’s just like using your generator 24 hours non-stop.

“When more ATMs are made available, they will help to reduce the long queues normally experienced during festive periods and also serve to ease pressure on a particular ATM so that it doesn’t get overworked.

“Banks should also make sure that there is staff readily available at any point in time to attend to issues arising from the breakdown of these machines.

“I know some banks dedicate workers during these periods and even on weekends but not all of them. Banks should be encouraged to do more,” he said.

Uwaleke also advised the CBN to continue to sensitise the public to cashless policy and use of electronic payment methods.

“We must not buy all our

things using cash and that is why we have long queues. The idea of using POS should be encouraged.

“CBN should continue to enlighten people on the importance of using POS during these period so that even if you are to withdraw cash, it’s just little that you need.

“Let the bulk of your purchase be done electronically.

If all these are done, we won’t be having much of these complaints again,” he said.

Also, Mr. Jacob Adewale was worried about the dispensing of “old notes by my bank( name withheld), because I expect them to pay me new notes, especially when I am attending a ceremony.”

Indeed, incidences of how old notes cause anxiety for Nigerians abound, as some bank patrons said they find it difficult to withdraw money from some malfunctioning ATMs; and urged the banks to rectify them.

Energy B8

Daily Times Nigeria Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Exxon Mobil: Reps commend NIPCO for increased stake in downstream sector Simon Ugwu The recent acquisition of ExxonMobil’s 60% equity in Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc

by NIPCO has demystified the impression by International Oil Companies (IOCs) that it is an impossible terrain to market petroleum products by indigenous oil companies.

The Chairman, Petroleum Downstream Committee, House of Representatives, Joseph Akinlaja, who disclosed this during an oversight visit to NIPCO PLC in Lagos said the feat of the company is commendable and a big boost for higher indigenous stake in the nation’s oil and gas industry . “ There is no rocket science in selling white products as the pioneers foreign companies make it look like it is an impossible terrain due to their monopoly in the market, “Akinlaja said.

He said, ‘’Among the seven foreign companies who ventured into the downstream sector, only Total plc still remain, others have yielded their proceeds to indigenous companies.”

According to him, NIPCO has exemplified the value chain by acquiring Mobil oil Nigeria Plc to expand their horizon and impact in the downstream sector as a key player.

He noted that as an indigenous company in the sector, NIPCO has performed creditably in the short

period of its existence, adding that the green chamber is proud of the organization as a show piece local content in the hydrocarbon industry Akinlaja said that in spite of the economic recession in the country, the company has not retrenched any staff and still maintains good housekeeping and high standards in its operations.

He also commended the robust presentation of the company at the recent public hearing of the house on kerosene explosions, adding that the visit was to see for

themselves the practicability of the suggestions based on NIPCO modus operandi on the handling of the product .

In his remarks, Group Managing Director ,NIPCO ,Mr. Venkataraman Venkatapathy said the company has become the first indigenous downstream outfit to have high influx of retail outlets of white products and LPG to its name.

He said,“It is also a proud achievement that Nipco won the bid to acquire Mobil Plc not only because of our push, but amongst

Conservation of energy’ll address power outages The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has said that energy conservation is key to achieving uninterrupted supply in the country.

He said conserving the little available power will ensure energy efficiency.

The Minister stated this in Abuja at the launch of the Building Energy Efficiency Code, jointly funded by the European Union (EU) and German government.

According to him, already built non-compliant facilities poses energy efficiency and economic challenges adding that that the BEEC have been put up to address this.

“All of the fundamentals of the codes here have been elevated to the revised national building codes which will be presented to the public in a matter of weeks or months, not only do non-compliant facilities that have already been built

presents energy efficiency challenges and therefore economic problems for us because they cost more to operate, he said.

He further added that noncompliant already built infrastructure could also provide employment opportunities through retrofittings.

The retro fittings, according to him, allows for the use of energy saving bulbs to conserve energy.

His words:”they also present enormous and prolific opportunities on the employment side through retrofitting. Jobs that we cannot see now are exist.

“It will encompass using energy saving bulbs as a start. If we must keep bulbs on, they must be energy efficient and the technology on that has improved massively in the last one or two decades and still improving.

“When we talk about energy efficiency, we not asking people to do us a favour, we are actually

asking people to do themselves a favour. Energy efficiency is really about cost of living, it is about economics.

“The road map that we have presented for electricity starts first with getting more power we don’t have enough and that is the job of the owners of the electricity sector that is the GenCos, the second leg is stable power, when we have had enough but even when we have stable power, there is still that place we want to be, uninter-

Fashola

all, we were seen as a company who’s technical, safety; experienced man power is very high and is on records.”

Venkataraman noted that despite economic recession, employees’ jobs are maintained with no retrenchment of any sort from Nipco Plc adding that more importantly, the company had reinvested its profit in the country.

The Group Executive Director ,NIPCO ,Alhaji Abdulkadir Aminu, who was part of the reception for the visiting lawmakers, said stakeholders in the

industry need to come together to state their challenges and analyze in documentating the aspects which the Federal Government can do;as well as the private sector to participate effectively in the hydrocarbon industry.

He assured that NIPCO, which prides itself as the only marketing company that gave the highest equity participation to marketers in the ownership of the company, will never let Nigerians down in its operations.

“We will also increase our participation in the oil and gas indus-

S’Africa eager on power purchase agreement Simon Ugwu with agency report The South African renewable IPP market welcomed the announcement made by the minister of energy, Mmamoloko Kubayi, to proceed with bid Window 3.5 and 4 developments.

The Minister said that the Department Of Energy (DoE) will proceed with the outstanding power purchase agreements (PPAs) for round’s 3.5 and 4, which will be ready for signing by 28 October 2017.

She added that the DoE, through the IPP Office, will engage with all affected parties for Bid Window 3.5 and 4 to re-negotiate not above R0.77c per kWh. Commenting on the decision, the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) said in a statement: “This will bring much needed investment, secure current jobs and manufacturing investments in the sector, and create new jobs and

opportunities for communities surrounding these projects.

“The signing of the PPAs will fast track the delivery of employment opportunities, local manufacturing opportunities, social development programmes and the benefits of community ownership, all of which are common features of all REIPPPP projects.”

The association further noted: “These announcements send a positive signal to the market that the Government is committed to ensuring renewable energy plays its part in the future energy mix in a manner that ensures economic transformation of the sector, and ultimately broader economic participation of South Africans in renewable energy.”

Following the Minister’s announcement, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) said in a statement: “The announcement has provided much needed policy certainty.

Life&

TIMES Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Addressing discrimination in Nollywood

L2

P

L2

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Femi Isaac

Addressing discrimination in Nollywood ...a case of disunity in diversity These are interesting times for the movie industry get it right with out the ordinary productions, concept and delivery. The undeniable growth in the industry is a progression that no one can ignore. The curtain-fall experiences of stage plays and theatre arts that hitherto history, giving room to an era of exciting home videos.

However, there is a trend that has closely accompanied its adoption of the name Nollywood, a term which started to gain acceptance after a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in The New York Times where it was used to describe the Nigerian Cinema and subsequently the movie industry.

Observations abound of a worrying trend which has seen English speaking actors hugely prioritised over indigenous actors as regards recognition, awards and even success and its attendant challenges is imperative particularly at a time when the industry is faced with stiff competition from foreign contents and needs a united bond to scale the heights.

The Movie industry in the glorious 90s Many have referred to the 1992 release of Living in

Odunlade Adekola about discrimination and class distinction but more on continuous improvement. The theatrical (stage) and cinematic (celluloid) efforts of the likes of Chief Hubert Ogunde, Chief Amata Baba Sala, Ade Love, Eddie Ugboma among others are evidences of a harmonious desire to improve the movie industry rather than personal

burning successes for the movie industry, a development which has seen the industry grow to become the third

Omoni housewives away slowly. We surely need a united industry to stay relevant amidst stiff competition among other growing challenges.

Moving forward with a positive outlook It must have beaten the imagination of many when a Nigerian rapper and comedian, Falz the bahd guy, emerged the Best Actor in a Comedy role at the 2016

Fighting challenges and discrimination It seems that one of the strongest advantages of the The 90s could have offered no better parting gift than it did with the release of Saworo Ide in 1999. I remember how we gathered in our usual group of growing lads to see the movie soon after its release. First view was an awesome experience, that day I spotted a genius in Kunle Afolayan in his Arese Jabata character and since then the dude has continuously made the country proud.

However while many have largely disapproved of the term Nollywood, describing it as another form of imperialism since it was coined by a foreigner,a greater number have supported the identity on the ground that it puts us in the map of the world of existing and recognised movie industries such as Hollywood and Bollywood.

A read through the history of pre and post independent Nigeria revealed that the founding fathers cared less

Toyin Abraham

Life&

languages is starting to become its nightmare as a growing trend of discrimination and segregation is starting to set actors apart placing them in classes and creating a complex of dominance in the growing industry.

If by the term Nollywood we mean the totality of

Nigerian Language, then one will expect that every actor regardless of what language he speaks be referred to as a Nollywood actor. Sad to say this has not been the case as only English speaking actors are referred to as Nollywood actors while their contemporaries are labelled Yoruba actors, Igbo actors and others.

The likes of Mercy Aigbe Gentry and Yomi Fash Lanso have at one point or the other addressed the issue of perceived discrimination, segregation and factionalism from English speaking actors in the Nigerian movie industry and one need not wonder that such will possibly be a sentiment shared by other indigenous actors irrespective of languages. The Nigerian movie industry has also recorded a long battle of piracy oppression from heartless pirates and until a demonstration of unity in purpose especially as it regards to the war against piracy is effected, we may have to endure this menace for a longer period, hence another reason to put away unnecessary discrimination and face industry challenges as one body. The invasion of content and struggle for space especially from foreign Industries is also a growing challenge, these days many are surprised that telemundo and other foreign soaps are beginning to steal the Mercy Aigbe heart of Nigerian women particularly

the development portends more positives than negatives for the industry. It implies a break from the norm, a better and fairer recognition of hard work and a step in the right direction towards discouraging the growing discrimination. other English speaking actors and actresses is proof that the spread of endorsement largesse is meant for all hardworking Nollywood actors irrespective of the language spoken. This is why the mix of Nollywood celebrities becoming faces of brands continues to increase by the day. Patience Ozokwor, Odunlade amongst others are outstanding examples of the growing numbers.

Femi Adebayo

Yomi Fash Lanso

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Mutiat Alli

Nutritional food for strong bones Eating right for bone health basically comes down to two nutrients: Calcium and tial to proper body function is stored in your bones. The body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Not getting enough calcium in your diet can lead to fragile, brittle bones that are more prone to fractures and diseases.

Milk: One cup of milk has about 30 percent of the calcium you need daily. On

in butter form. As a bonus, almond butter has no cholesterol and is lower in fat and higher in protein than peanut butter.

Cheese: Cheese is made from milk.

Milk has lot of calcium. Therefore, cheese has lots of calcium. For a healthy option, try cheese made from skim milk.

Eggs: Eggs contain a nice amount of vitamin D and can improve bone health.

Vitamin D is found in the yolks only, so if have to get your vitamin D elsewhere.

a double-whammy when it comes to bone health.

Dark, Leafy Greens: Dark, leafy greens, are perhaps the best non-dairy source of calcium. Although spinach is usually included in this group, it contains oxalic acid, which makes the human body unable to absorb its calcium.

Salmon: Vitamin D is rarely found in naprobably the best source. One serving of salmon will provide you all the time vitamin D you need in the day. Canned salmon in-

in cans have surprisingly high level of both vitamin D and calcium. Though they may look a bit odd, they have a savory taste that can be delicious in pastas and salads.

get out in the sun, cereal can be a tasty way to get your vitamin D. Orange Juice: A glass of fresh-

the highest in vitamin D. Almond Butter: Of all the tree nuts you the highest amount of calcium per serving.

to contain these nutrients. Also, studies have shown that the ascorbic acid in orange juice may help with calcium absorption.

Calcium is essential in building strong teeth and bones, get your daily dose with these friendly meals that pack plenty of calcium.

Wellness L3

Nutritions L4

Daily Times Nigeria

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Eat to soothe menopause

Mutiat Alli

Adding the right foods to your diet as you approach menopause can actually reduce or prevent menopausal symptoms and protect you from illnesses, such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular dis-

health and the earlier you make sure these foods are part of your menopause diet, the easier menopause and the years beyond may be.

Water:Vaginal dryness and dry skin caused by a decrease in estrogen during menopause are common complaints among women at this time, but drinking eight glasses of water a day can water also helps decrease the bloating that occurs with hormonal changes.

Tomatoes juice:A glass of tomato juice a day could help ease menopausal symptoms, according to researchers from Tokyo Medical University.They found that drinking 200ml of the juice toms, as well as cholesterol and anxiety. In the study, 93 women were given tomato juice and had their heart rate and other markers checked.The results which was published in a nutrition journal showed that at the end of the study, menopausal symptoms, inCalcium rich foods: Your calcium needs increases during menopause because the loss of estrogen can speed up bone loss. Aim to get at least 1,200 milligrams of calcium a day. This is because it sider a combination of calcium-rich foods in your diet, like milk and nonfat yogurt, and calcium supplements. women feel tired and at times stressful. Moringa leaf, with 17 times more calcium than that of milk and 10 times more vitamin A than that of carrots, helps to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.The high vitamin C content of moringa is known for its effect on the immune system and it also strengthens the blood vessels. The Bio-

present in moringa, is also helpful for vaginal dryness and one tween one and four months helped women.

does not supply oestrogen, it helps the body to produce the right

studies showing substantial differences between high intake especially among Asian women versus low intake of dietary soy. Studies show that soy proteins may help support healthy high density

antioxidants; helping to inhibit the production of free radicals, which are associated with ageing.

-

ed daily dose is only 600 international units for most people but its best to talk to your doctor about the right amount for you. bles because your metabolism slows down as you get older. Also, women in their mid-forties tend to become more sedentary, making you can help minimize weight gain while getting the nutrients you need to stay healthy.

Flaxseed: Flaxseed is a wonderful plant-based food with omega-3 fatty acids. Though they are not grown in Nigeria, they can be found in some pharmacies. Flaxseeds eases menopausal symp-

seeds to pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapy

arteries healthy, and has some estrogen-like compounds. calorie needs decline with every decade of life. The less weight you gain during menopause, the better your menoof low fat, healthy foods, including fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, that will help you maintain your weight.

Cut back on the following Alcohol: Alcohol is thought to raise oestrogen levels temporarily, but the sudden drop once the alcohol is metabocrease breast cancer risk. However, the occasional glass of resveratrol, a phytoestrogen that has oestrogen-like effects.

Caffeine: Caffeine is bad for the bone and it can exacerbate bladder problems that often occur with menopause.

Studies show any more than three to four caffeinated Highly fatty foods:Fat should provide 25 per cent to 35 per cent or less of your total daily calories. Also, limit saturated fat to less than 7 per cent of your total daily calories.

Saturated fat raises cholesterol and boosts your risk for ligrams or less per day.

Use salt in moderation:Too much sodium in the diet is high blood pressure from eating too much salt, you may still be damaging your blood vessels, heart, kidneys and brain. According to a study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, it showed that high levels of salt consumption have harmful effects on a number of organs and tissues, even in people who are salt-resistant.