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tions and finance, led by Danjuma Goje and John Enoh respectively.

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Disquiet as Buhari names Osinbajo ‘Coordinator’

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to National Assembly where he referred to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) as the ‘Coordinator’ of government affairs in his absence instead of using proper designation as the acting president.

Buhari had left the country on Sunday night and he is now in London for mediContinued on page 5

Rivers re-run poll: Court declares police probe panel illegal

Daily Times poised to change youths’ perception about Nigeria’s cultural 11 heritage - Publisher

How EFCC recovered over $9m, 74,000 pounds from Yakubu -Witness

Alleged N190m fraud: Court quashes criminal charges against Oronsaye

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L-R: Group Managing Director, Daily Times Nigeria (DTN), Mr. Noel Anosike; Chairman/Publisher, DTN, Mr. Fidelis Anosike; and Group General Manager, DTN, Mr. Olisa Egbunike, during a press conference on the forthcoming 91st anniversary of DTN in Abuja... on Tuesday.

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Though Buhari had invoked section 145 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in the letter which he transmitted to the National Assembly, he curiously referred to Osinbajo as “Coordinator” of government activities.

In what can be referred to as a strange development, Buhari had in his letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives refrained from affirming Osinbajo as Acting President, and had rather suggested that he will be “coordinating the affairs of government in his absence”.

Buhari in his letter on the status of the Vice President in his absence, said Osinbajo would be coordinating activities of government as Vice President.

The controversial letter dated

May 7, 2017 read thus: “In compliance with section 145 {1) of the 1999 constitution as amended, I wish to inform the distinguished Senate that I will be away for a scheduled medical follow-up with my doctors in London. The length of my stay will be determined by the doctor’s advice.

“While I am away, the vice president will coordinate the activities of the government. Please accept the distinguished senate president the assurances of my highest consideration”.

The said section 145 of the constitution states that, “ Whenever the President is proceeding on vacation or is otherwise unable to discharge the functions of his office, he shall transmit a written declaration to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to that effect, and until he transmit

a written declaration to the contrary, the Vice President shall perform the functions of the President as Acting President.”

But Senator Mao Ohaunbuwa (PDP Abia North) had raised an objection through a point of order. He thereafter faulted the resolve by the President not to confer the status of Acting President on his Deputy, as contained in the said section 145 of the 1999 Constitution.

Ohuabunwa said the status of coordinator of economic activities does not exist in the section of the constitution and hence should not have come up in the President’s letter, saying that the letter from Buhari was questionable.

He said: “Mr. President, I don’t think in our constitution we have anything like coordinating president or coordinating vice

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president. It is either you are vice president or you are acting president and any letter should be unambiguous and very clear.

“So, I am saying that this letter really does not convey anything because coordinating has no space on any place in our constitution. We have been having letters like this before where the status of acting president is clearly stated for the Vice President and we know who to deal with as a Senate.

“This is the highest legislative body of any country and if you are sending us letter, it should be direct, unambiguous. So, I am saying that this letter for me is not right and may be, should be sent back”.

But the Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan in his quick intervention, said the wordings used in the President’s letter should be ignored while the Senate should concentrate on the import of the letter on provisions of section 145 of the constitution the letter is predicated on.

The Senate President while alluding to the issues raised by the Leader said: “I think it is a very clear issue and what we should be guided by, is the constitution and I think that it is clear, the letter has referred to the constitution and there’s no ambiguity in the constitution. So, I don’t think there’s any issue there. I hereby rule Senator Ohuabunwa out of order.”

Buhari was unambiguous in the first time he travel to London for medical attention as his communication to the Senate clearly referred to Osinbajo as Acting resident.

After acting for close to six weeks in the absence of President

Buhari, Osinbajo earned commendation from many quarters, which reportedly unsettled the so-called cabal in the Presidential Villa.

There were speculations that Buhari was encouraged to rush back to Nigeria to take back the Presidential power, amid suspicion that Osinbajo had started gaining the confidence of more Nigerians, given the manner he reached out to some sections of the country hitherto holding the government of Buhari in abeyance.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has received Buhari’s letter, informing it that his Osinbajo will coordinate activities of government following his trip to England on medical grounds.

But Buhari’s letter to the House was read by Speaker Yakubu Dogara and it was titled: “Medical follow-up,” But two legal luminaries, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) and Chief Mike Ozekhome have expressed divergent views over the propriety of Buhari’s letter.

While Falana argued that there was nothing spectacular since section 145 has been activated by Buhari in his letter, Ozekhome faulted the usage of ‘coordinator’ on Osinbajo on the grounds that such an appellation is unconstitutional.

In a telephone interview with The Daily Times on Tuesday night, Falana said: “There is nothing spectacular about this issue since the President has activated section 145 in his letter to the National Assembly.

“We do not need to argue on a Continued on page 12

How EFCC recovered over $9m, 74,000 pounds from Yakubu-Witness Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Mr. Tamiu Abubakar on Tuesday gave graphic details to the Federal High Court in Abuja on how the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered over $9m cash from the house of former Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC), Mr. Andrew Yakubu, in Kaduna.

Abubakar, a detective attached to the anti-graft agency’s Kano zonal office and 1st prosecution witness told the trial judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, that the huge sum $ 9,782,800 million and 74,000 pound Sterling was stacked in Bupapi fire proof save with four panels in an unsuspected house belonging to Yakubu in Kaduna.

According to the witness, sometime in February this year, EFCC Kano zonal office received

information that there was a house in Kaduna where a huge sum of money suspected to be proceeds of corruption was being kept in Sabin Tsah Kaduna.

He said the information was passed by the EFCC Zonal Head at No 2 Haji camp road Kano to the Intelligence Special Operation Section (ISOS) whose function is to carry out investigations.

Abubakar said he is a member the unit assigned to carry out the investigation and they proceeded immediately to Kaduna.

“On our arrival, we obtained a search warrant from magistrate court. On our arrival at the house, we met the caretaker who identified himself as Mr. Bitrus Yakubu. We served the warrant on him but he said he did not have the key to the house, so we invited an iron bender who came with breaking tools and unlocked the doors”.

He said a member of team, Su-

leiman Mohammed, recorded the operation in a Video tape.

“When the main door was unlocked, we moved in with the iron Bender to the inner door and he also unlocked it and we found a gray colour Bupapi fire proof safe with four panels. We asked Bitrus who turned out to be the son of Yakubu who owns the safe. He said it belonged to his father, Engineer Andrew Yakubu”.

The witness said the team took Bitrus, the safe and a white CVU jeep found in the compound to their office in Kano where in the presence of the zonal head of operation, other senior officials of EFCC and Bitrus, the safe was unlocked by key expert.

“In the 1st panel, we discovered pound sterling, we unlocked the other three panels and discovered that all contained money.

The zonal head of operation then engaged the service of cashier from Bureau de change who

came with cash counting machines.

“The counting was covered on video tape and the money amounted to a total of $ 9,782,800 million and 74,000 pounds Sterling. Bitrus confirmed the counting”, he said.

At this point, the prosecution lawyer applied to tender the safe and defence lawyer, Ahmed Raji (SAN), had no objection.

The giant gray Bupapi fire proof safe with four panels was admitted and marked as exhibit.

Equally admitted as exhibit was the search warrant executed on Yakubu’s House and Andrew Yakubu’s voluntary statement.

The witness also told the court that after the money was counted, the legal unit of EFCC applied and obtained an interim forfeiture order.

Abubakar said that at the time of the discovery, the defendant was out of the country on medi-

cal treatment abroad and that he returned immediately when he was contacted and he returned at Kano Zonal office on February 8.

“He came along with his lawyer, one Sani, and he was interviewed in the presence of his lawyer. The defendant was cautioned before he voluntarily wrote a three page statement on February 8, 2017. I read it to him and he signed it, I also signed it. Other team members also cross- checked the statement”, he added.

“The money was taken to CBN Kano and counted. It was vaulted at the strong room and registered as exhibit because all money recovered in course of investigation or suspected to be proceeds of crimes are registered as exhibit pending when the determination of the matter,” he added.

The matter has been adjourned to May 24, 2017 for cross examination of the witness.

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Senate to pass 2017 Budget tomorrow -Saraki Continued from page 6 passage would not exceed this week.

The Senate President Bukola Saraki after the presentation of Budget document assured that the passage would be done tomorrow (Thursday).

Saraki commended the Appropriation Committee for a “job well done,” adding that the budget had been laid in full details, the first time that would be happening in Nigeria.

He said: “On behalf of our colleagues let me congratulate the committee”.

“This is history being made, because this is the first time report of the appropriation bill would be laid with details. By Wednesday you will get hard copies of the report, but the soft copy will be ready today. We will distribute them and ensure we pass the bill on Thursday.”

The Buhari government had, hitherto been exercising the constitutional privilege of spending from the 2016 budget, following undue delay in the passage of this

year’s budget.

President Buhari had presented a budget proposal of N7.30 trillion for the 2017 fiscal year before a joint session of the national assembly on December 14, 2016.

According to breakdown of the budget, the sum of N2.24 trillion, representing 30.7 per cent was earmarked for capital expenditure, while N2.98 trillion was voted for recurrent. Al The 2017 budget set the oil benchmark price at 42.5 dollar per barrel with a production estimate of 2.2 million barrels per day.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation on Tuesday submitted the 2017 budget of N7.44 trillion for consideration and passage.

This figure represents a slight increase of over N143 billion as against the initial figure of N7.29 trillion proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari which he presented to the joint session of the National Assembly on December 14, 2017.

Buhari had during presentation of the 2017 Appropriation Bill promised that his administration

would pay more attention to infrastructure, while roads and rail projects would take the centre stage.

Presenting the budger report during plenary, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Mustapha Dawaki, said that the committee worked assiduously with various committees of the House to arrive at the final

amount contained in the report.

The Bill, which was first referred to the House Appropriation Committee on January 26, 2017, suffered some delay due to the inability of some committees to submit their reports on time.

In the report presented by the House Appropriation Committee, N434.4 billion is for statutory

transfer, N1.84 trillion for debt service and N177.46 billion is for sinking Fund for maturing bonds.

Also, N2.99 trillion is for recurrent (Non-Debt) expenditure, N2.17 trillion is for contribution to the development fund for Capital expenditure (Exclusive of capital expenditure in statutory transfers).

Coalition of Civil Society Groups, protesting against incessant media blackmail against the Senate President and other members of National assembly at the National Assembly gate in Abuja… on Tuesday.

Photo: TEMITOPE BALOGUN.

Rivers re-run poll: Court declares police probe panel illegal Andrew Orolua, Abuja

ÏÏÏ Justice Gabriel Kolawole of

the Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, declared as illegal, the 15-man joint investigative panel constituted by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, to probe the violence, killings, destruction of property and other criminal activities that took place during and after the December 10, 2016 National Assembly rerun election in Rivers State.

Delivering judgment on the suit filed by Rivers State government and Governor Nyesom Wike (1st and 2nd plaintiffs) on January 11, 2017, some days after the election, Justice Kolawole said the “the police panel was unknown to law” because it lacked constitutional backing.

Consequently, the court held that the report of the panel is not valid and of “doubtful source” and cautioned the Attorney General of the Federation of acting on the panel report to frame charges against any one.

In view of this, Justice Kolawole said it remains to be seen whether the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), would prosecute those indicted by the police probe panel based on a report that is illegal.

“The Police Panel is unknown to Nigerian criminal justice system. It’s a contraption. The said report is unknown to law and its validity to be used by the Attor-

ney General of the Federation to press a charge is in great doubt”, the court said.

According to the court, it was wrong for the IGP to constitute a police panel that had the Department of State Security as member.

Justice Kolawole noted that under Section 11 of Police Act, the IGP requires Presidential assent to delegate power to another prosecutorial agency.

“The special multi-agency panel is not a statutory body but a product of ministerial act.

Though the court agreed that the IGP, in line with Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution and Section 4 of the Police Act, can conduct investigation of any crime, however such duty must be carried out in strict adherence to the law.

In addition, the court said it would have quashed the report but for the fact that it was not pleaded before it.

“The report was not presented before the court, if not, it would have been quashed”.

More so, the court held that there was no merit in the 2nd defendant’s (DSS) preliminary objection on grounds of jurisdiction.

But he refused to grant prayers 2 to 12 sought by Governor Wike and Rivers State Government on the ground that some of the reliefs cannot be granted or enforced.

Consequently, they were dismissed.

Daily Times poised to change youths’ perception about Nigeria’s cultural heritage -Publisher

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As the date for the celebration of its 91st anniversary draws closer, Nigeria’s heritage newspaper, The Daily Times, has stated that it is poised to change the perception of the Nigerian youths about the country’s cultural heritage.

Chairman and publisher of newspaper, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during a press conference preceding the celebration which comes up on May 16, 2017, adding that Nigerian youths need to be well educated about their own country and that the only organisation to provide such archive is The Daily Times currently the custodian of Nigerian history.

According to the publisher, part of the services of The Daily Times since he took over the company is protecting the archives, which contains the history of the nation, adding that his organisation has painstakingly transformed The Daily Times archives to e-archives for proper safeguarding and accessibility of many generation to come.

His words: “Our intention is

to ensure that Nigerian culture does not go into extinction. You see it makes no sense when Nigerians tell the history of Spain, Japan, and other countries but could not talk about their country, so we are out to provide that”.

Anosike, who was one-time a graphic artist in The Daily Times further stated that his publishing company will within 24 months retake its original place among print organisations in Nigeria.

While explaining the line-up programmes to mark The Daily Times 91st anniversary, he said the event which begins on May 16, 2017 at the International Conference Centre in Abuja will begin with art exhibition to be anchored by the Minister of Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

The art exhibition, according to him, is designed to take the youths, as well as students from various designated schools through Nigerian history, adding that this will be followed by interactive sections, before the award proper.

“What we want to achieve also with this ceremony, is that when we talk about Nigeria, we should be teaching the youths. Our aim

is for The Daily Times to be the leading organisation in teaching Nigerian history and this is because we own the biggest archives in Nigeria. We should begin to know why Nigeria was given the name as well as other things with other series of exhibitions on Nigerian history”.

Commenting on the importance of the media industry in building a nation, Anosike remarked that The Daily Times having played its role in the making of Nigeria, added that the foremost industry have been pervasive in its operations.

Also adding his voice on the forthcoming celebration, Group General Manager of The Daily Times, Mr. Olisa Egbunike, corroborated that for the country to achieve positive growth, the issue of journalism should be a welcome thing as its job involves shaping and reshaping the nation.

Deserving Nigerians including the Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as well as other prominent Nigerians have been lined up to receive Daily Times Achievement award.

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Oil cut deal: OPEC to deepen cuts

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ÏÏÏ Indications have emerged that the Organisation for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to extend its cut deal to late 2017 or even 2018.

This is because Saudi Arabia’s oil minister said on Tuesday that oil producers would “do whatever it takes” to rebalance the mar-

ket and that he expected a global deal on cutting crude output to be extended to the end of 2017 or possibly longer.

OPEC and non-OPEC producers promised to cut output by 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first half of the year to boost crashing oil prices.

However, global inventories have remained high,

dragging crude price back below $50 per barrel and putting pressure on OPEC to extend the cuts to the rest of the year.

“Based on consultations that I’ve had with participating members, I am confident the agreement will be extended into the second half of the year and possibly beyond,” Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih said.

“The producer coalition is determined to do whatever it takes to achieve our target of bringing stock levels back to the five-year average,” he said.

Falih said recent price falls had been caused by seasonal low demand and refinery maintenance, as well as by non-OPEC production growth, especially in the United States.

U.S. boosted oil production more than 10 percent since mid-2016 to 9.3 million bpd, close to the levels of top producers Russia and Saudi Arabia.

Despite this, Falih said markets had improved from last year’s lows, when crude prices fell below $30 per barrel.

“I believe the worst is now behind us with multiple leading indicators showing that supply-demand balances are in deficit and the market is moving towards rebalancing,” he said.

“We should expect

healthier markets going forward.”

He said he expected global oil demand to grow at a rate close to last year. In China, oil demand growth should match last year’s due to a robust transport sector, while India should record healthy growth, he said.

OPEC and industry sources have also hinted that there had been discussions about extending curbs until the end of the first quarter 2018, when crude demand is seasonally at its weakest.

Alleged N190m fraud: Court quashes criminal charges against Oronsaye Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (m), with the new board members of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), during their inauguration in Abuja… on Tuesday.

Disquiet as Buhari names Osinbajo ‘Coordinator’ Continued from page 5 straight forward constitutional issue. The first paragraph of Buhari’s letter has cured the word ‘coordinator’ as once the president transmits letter to National Assembly under section 145 of the constitution, Osinbajo automatically becomes the acting president.

“The President even stated in his twitter after arriving in London that Nigeria is in safe hand with Osinbajo as the acting president.

“This argument is unnecessary as Osinbajo has been performing as the acting president since Monday.”

But Ozekhome has disagreed with Falana, saying that the appellation is illegal.

Ozekhome stated this during an interview with The Daily Times on Tuesday night.

He said: “There is nothing like “Coordinator of National Affairs” in our Constitution. That is a strange importation of an unknown term into our Constitution. Section 145 of

the 1999 Constitution specifically refers to “Acting President”, who “shall perform the functions of the President as Acting President “whenever the president is proceeding on vacation or is otherwise unable to discharge the functions of his office.

“President Buhari may have used the term jokingly, to represent one who is fully in charge in his absence. Certainly, it is not legally or constitutionally correct.

“The National Assembly that has the sole prerogative to accept or reject the president’s letter under section 145 of the Constitution.

It can actually reject the letter from Mr. President which referred to Osinbajo as ‘Coordinator of National Affairs’.

“In that case, a needless constitutional crisis would have arisen, as a big vacuum in governance would have been created. In my humble opinion, in these times that try our souls, task our patience and sap our energy, matters like this are better left to lie low.”

Also reacting to the President’s letter to the National Assembly and the use of word, ‘coordinator’, a senior lawyer and the 1st Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeazor Akariwe, said it was wrong for the President to choose a word that is outside the provision of Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

According to him, the provision provided for an Acting President in the event of the President’s absence for vacation or medical checkup outside Nigeria.

His words: “I am not aware that Section 145(1) contains the word, coordinator. So, it is wrong to transmit a letter to the National Assembly and ask the Vice President to coordinate the business of government”.

“Which affairs of government that the Vice President was not coordinating while the President was around, he queried.”

However, he said that equity recognises the substance and not the form of a matter. Therefore, wheth-

er the President used the word coordinator or acting vice president, section 145(1) of the Constitution is what should be applicable with the right nomenclature.

Also reacting in the same vein, a Lagos-based senior lawyer and a former Commissioner of Education in Ogun State, Olusegun Odugbela, said the President is aware of the provision of section 145 (1) of the Constitution and its implication and should have avoided the word, coordinator, which was not provided for under that section.

“What did the President mean by asking the Vice President to coordinate the affairs of government?

Why he was not specific as provided under section 145 and ask the Vice President to act in his absence as provided under the section in question? This is Nigeria, sometimes people act intentionally to give the impression of a mistake. For me, the Vice President should assume the position of an Acting President no matter the nomenclature he is given.”

the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama, on Tuesday, discharged former Head of Service of the Federation, Chief Steven Oronsaye, of all the sevencount charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

Justice Olasumbo Goodluck of the FCT High Court, on Tuesday, upheld the defendant’s no case submission while ruling on the application filed by Oronsaye.

Ruling on the matter, the presiding judge, Justice Goodluck noted that the no-case submission filed by the defendant raised issues with colouration of preliminary objection.

According to her, a party could challenge the competence of jurisdiction of the court at any time but with the ACJ Act could not be

entertained at the interlocutory stage.

She submitted that the court was precluded from taking objection on the ground of defective charges at interlocutor’s stage.

While noting that Section 305 of the ACJA made provisions for no-case submission, Justice Goodluck, however, declared that in determining such application, the Court had to consider whether the essential element of the case has been proved; whether there was evidence linking the defendant with the commission of the offence charged with and whether the evidence so far laid was such that no reasonable court or tribunal could convict on it.

She further stated that the court could also use any other ground in which a prima facie case had not been established against the defendant for him to be called upon to answer in considering such application.

LOSS OF DEED OF CONVEYANCE This is to inform the general public of the loss of a Deed of Indenture registered as No, 33 on page 33 in volume 954 at the Lands Registry Office Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos as and dated 1st May 1953 over a property situate, lying, being known as Plot 46, Section XVII, Government Residential Area, Ikoyi Lagos now known as 18 Gerrard Road, ikoyi, Lagos.

The general public and most importantly the Lands registry, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos to take note.

Signed:Mr Adeniran Ogunsanya

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Editorial Time to revive the coal industry

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ecently, some retired workers of the Nigerian Coal Corporation, Enugu lamented the continued neglect of the coal industry, in spite of its undisputed place in the industrialisation of Nigeria. The retirees are piqued by the fact that the Federal Government has over the years played politics with the resuscitation of this vital sector, to the detriment of the country and citizens. Definitely, we are also at sea in knowing why the government had since end of the Nigeria Civil War in 1970 refused to revive the existing coal mines. As at last count, Nigeria has large deposits of coal in Enugu, Kogi, Delta, and Plateau and Benue states. It is estimated that the country has coal reserves, estimated to be at least 4billion metric tons, even as the discovery of bituminous coal suitable for use in coke production for the iron and steel industries opens up potential new domestic markets.

Incidentally, Nigerian coal is one of the most bituminous in the world owing to its low sulphur and ash content and therefore the most environmentally friendly, given the campaign for cleaner source of energy in the recent past. There is no denying that coal is used as fuel and in industrial production of tar, gas and non-edible oils. Arguably, the neglect of coal remains the most singular impediment to attainment of full and constant electricity supply in the country because of the direct bearing on other economic indicators like employment rate and low capacity utilisation in the manufacturing sector. For long, experts have argued against the reliance on gas for power in preference to coal

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with abundant rich deposits found in different parts of the country.

As it stands, Nigeria generates less than 5,000 megawatts of electricity, even as it is estimated that the country would require at least 40,000 me-gawatts to support its industrial and economic aspirations of being amongst the top 20 economies by 2020. Comparatively, it is estimated that a coal-fired plant would cost one-sixth of powering the same plant by gas and due to its use in driving rail trains, coal mining and processing is highly required.

In addition, given the large deposits of brown coal in the country, Nigeria can cash in on foreign investors’ technology to produce coal pellets for industrial use, coal briquettes for domestic use to replace firewood and fight back desert encroachment and extreme weather conditions in the northern part of the country.

Paradoxically and despite its potentials, Nigeria currently imports coals of various grades and quantities including coke, pellets, briquettes, Anthracite and form coke. This is even when Nigeria has the potentials for coal exports to countries such as Israel, Japan, Ghana, USA, Europe and India.

As it stands, the coal industry faces some daunting challenges, which the government must address if the potential for coal utilisation is to be optimally exploited.

These include creating and finding markets, increasing the productivity of the mines, reducing the cost of production through mechanisation and establishing a cost -effective transportation system through an expansion of the rail system and port facilities for coal export.

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Security: NSCDC boss warns personnel against inter-agency rivalry, conflict ÎÎÎThe

CommandantGeneral of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Muhammadu, has warned officers and men of the Corps against conflicts and inter-agency rivalry with other security agencies.

Muhammadu gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja at a workshop on Conflict Prevention, Peace Building and Alternative Dispute Resolution for peaceful coexistence organised for NSCDC Commandants.

He said that his leadership had resolved to work with all other security agencies in harmony to achieve the main mandate of securing lives and property of Nigerians and foreigners.

The NSCDC boss promised to deal with any state command involved in any inter-agency rivalry or conflict according to the laid down laws, insisting that all security agencies must work for the same goal.

“Any state command involved in any kind of rivalry with other security agencies in the country will henceforth be dealt

with.

“If they are trying to fight you, show them peace, show them that we are being paid by the same government. Our own is peace, peace and peace with everybody.

“Make sure you cooperate with all the security agencies, Civil defense is known for peace. So, don’t fight with any security organisation,” he warned.

He said that the workshop was organised in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as part of plans to ensure conflict prevention and peace in the country.

Muhammadu expressed optimism that the workshop would go a long way in providing officers and men of the Corps with the requisite skills in conflict management and crises prevention in line with international best practices.

“In today’s world, conflict management and crises prevention are no longer reactive activities but are rather proactive skillsbased on activities that involve systematic skills,” he said.

Federal Information Ministry, NICO to brainstorm on indigenous language Idu Jude Abuja

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for Cultural Orientation (NICO), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, is set to organize a 2-day Annual Round Table on Cultural Orientation (ARTCO), with the theme: ‘Nigerian Indigenous Language Newspapers and National Development,’ an idea geared towards institutionalizing the nation’s culture through proper legislation.

NICO said in a press release signed by Caleb Nor on behalf of its executive secretary, Dr. Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, that the annual round table, which will take place between May 15 and 16, 2017 in Kaduna state, will have the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as chief host; and the governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, as special guest of honour.

The lead paper presenter

will be Mallam Mannir Dan-Ali, CEO/Editor-inChief, Daily Trust Limited; while Prof. Olu Obafemi, of the University of Ilorin, will be the moderator.

The Annual Round Table is designed to build capacity for publishers, editors and art correspondents of indigenous language newspapers, to keep them abreast of contemporary realities in the sector, and enhance their professional skills and competence for effective service delivery.

The event, the organizers promised, underscore the relevance of indigenous language newspapers to national development; appreciate the role of indigenous newspapers in the promotion of our cultural heritage; emphasize its importance as tool for information dissemination and grassroots mobilization as well as advocate for a synergy between government and indigenous language newspapers in nation building.

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‘Chibok girls must not be used for political gains’ -CAN Tom Garba, Yola

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The national president of Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Engr Daniel David Kadzai, has called on Nigerian politicians to desist from using the release of the Chibok girls for any political gains as the young ladies had already gone through a lot of traumatic experience.

Hoping that the swapping of five commanders of Boko Haram sect with 82 kidnapped school girls will not be a mirage in fighting the dreaded terrorist group, YOWICAN

called on government to beef up security in order to avoid another re-occurrence of the Chibok school abduction experience.

Speaking with our reporter in an interview in Yola the Adamawa state capital, Kadzai enjoined Christians to pray more for the release of the remaining girls in captivity and any other person in the custody of Boko Haram, and to also pray for the total collapse of the group as its insurgency is effecting mostly Christians in the country.

Kadzai describe the secured freedom of the 82 Chibok girls as “a wonder-

ful breakthrough” for the President Muhammad Buhari government and congratulated all Nigerians and the international community for joining hands with the present administration In fighting insurgency, a fight that is now yielding a positive results.

“Most importantly I’m congratulating this girls and their immediate parents for living in the land of captivity for more than three years, for going through the horrible experience,” Kadzai said.

According to him, “the relentless efforts of ad-

vocacy groups like Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG), international NGOs like Red Cross, Rescue Mission, coupled with the prayers of many Nigerians and the negotiation team have played a major role in securing the lives of the 82 young Nigerian ladies who were held captives by Boko Haram insurgency group.”

He further stated that no matter the intrigues that were said behind their release, government should live to the responsibility of securing the lives of her citizens as there are other girls under the captivity of the Boko Haram group.

APC chieftain lauds Buhari on B’Haram ‘defeat’ Nosa Akenzua, Asaba

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the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state, Chief Nduka Ogwuda, has paid glowing tributes to President Muhammadu Buhari for the outright dismantling of the dreaded Boko Haram sect in the North East, describing it as a historic feat that has brought an end to the insurgency in the region.

Chief Ogwuda, equally commended the armed forces, especially the troops of “Operation Lafia Dole”, for their uncommon patriotism and sacrifice in rescuing the nation from criminally minded elements whose ideology was a visible threat to the nation’s security, particular-

ly in the North East.

The APC chieftain noted that with the total decimation of the ranks of the dreaded terrorist group, insurgency has been wiped out to a very large extent, while peace and normalcy have gradually returned to the areas that were affected by the destruction orchestrated by the insurgents.

Chief Ogwuda expressed optimism that the APC led Federal Government of President Muhammadu Buhari will do all within its powers to rebuild the infrastructure that was destroyed in the wake of the insurgency, adding that with the soon to be passed North East Development Commission Bill, the region will witness unprecedented turn around in its

fortunes.

He also commended President Muhammadu Bahari for giving the Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, free hand to run the Oil and Gas sector.

The APC chieftain while lauded the President stated that by this singular action, President Buhari has in no small way aided the remarkable turn around in the Petroleum Industry by the APC led Federal Government.

While reflecting on the 2016 crisis that rocked the petroleum industry due to the action of militant groups in the oil rich Niger Delta region, Chief Ogwuda noted with delight that the pledge by Dr. Ibe Kachikwu to reposition the nation’s Oil and Gas sector with workable re-

forms are clearly yielding the desired dividends this years 2017.

The Delta APC chieftain while commend the Minister of State for Petroleum for being a visible catalyst in pushing forward the APC “Change” agenda in the Petroleum sector, pledged the continuous support of the state chapter of the APC to continually support Dr. Kachikwu’s tour of duty at the Federal Executive Council.

He therefore called on all Aniomas, and indeed Deltans to give the Petroleum Minister the needed moral support to succeed, describing Dr. Ibe Kachikwu as an accomplished technocrat and critical key player in the nation’s oil and gas sector.

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Ondo Ex- Speaker, Majority Leader dump PDP for APC ‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

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Former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Malachi Coker and Majority Leader, Gbenga Araoyinbo have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite crisis still rocking the parliament in the state.

Both Coker and Araoyinbo representing Ilaje Constituency II and Akoko North West Constituency II respectively were former members of the crisis ridden Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The duo joined the ruling APC on Monday at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office in Akure, the state capital.

Speaking, the two lawmakers of the State Assembly said their decision was based on the present lack of direction

that is rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

The duo said the need to join the ruling APC became very important in order to afford them the right political positioning to bring dividends of democracy to their respective constituencies.

Ade Adetimehin, the Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state received the two decampees at the event attended by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Adetemehin said the duo should continue to work for the party noting that more members are still being expected in the ruling party.

Earlier, Governor Akeredolu expressed joy at the defection of the new members and charged them to support his government and transformation of his government in the state.

I found peace in APGA, declares APC govership aspirant John Chinenye, Awka

... Vows to support Obiano

Many activities and reactions have continued to unfold as the 2017 Anambra governorship election draws nearer.

Some of the activities and surprises include defections from one political party to another, creation of awareness vis-a-vis press conferences, among others.

Among the aspirants is Comrade Harris Chuma who hitherto was a governorship aspirant under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, (APC).

Comrade Chuma while exchanging views with journalists at Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area explained the reasons behind his defecting to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Comrade Chuma, who is also a human rights activist, traced his political career to Lagos State, where he was among the Igbo leaders who jointly consolidated the strength and foundation of APC in the state .

The comrade, who equally belonged to Ezendigbo in Lagos expressed dissatisfaction with the level of relegation Igbos experience, especially after every elections where Igbo would deploy their available arsenals to enthrone a government in power.

According to him, “I started politics in Lagos State then under the Action Congress (AC), and was never interested in Anambra politics, but after the 2015 presidential election, where majority of Igbo leaders fought tooth and nail to deliver APC in Lagos State, in the process, I lost a lot of valuables, including one of my cars that was burnt.

“Even after Gov Akinwumi Ambode’s election, I organised inauguration party for him single handedly. After the election, Igbos were relegated to the background. There was no appreciation.

Though I was not interested in any political appointment, but what is good, is good to be done. No sign of appreciation.

“At a point, I was isolated, Igbos in Lagos saw me as a saboteur, they believed I betrayed them. But that was not true.”

According to the Igbo leader, he came to the realisation that Lagos State was not his biological root and so he made a fast turn to deploy his long aged political experience in his state, Anambra.

He said he declared his intention to vie for the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State, on December 2016, under the same platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).

The social rights activist stressed that he commenced his media campaign in January this year, having registered in his political ward in Ogbunike.

Comrade Chuma maintained that his ambition to join the governorship race came to a halt having studied the achievements of the present administration within the past three years, which according to him were unprecedented since the history of the state.

In his words “I got to a point where I was not happy doing what I was doing. The first lady of Anambra State is from my town and the governor, my in law. It will sound awful if I contest against my inlaw.

It’s either I withdraw to support Governor

Obiano or I leave politics. But as an anti corruption crusader and social rights activist, I have to be part of the process to correct the system.

“I started making consultations, though it was not easy as many people knew I was anti Obiano government. But I have to be a man.”

Comrade Chuma, who is also founder of Ogenigbo Movement expressed elation for being released from the shackles of APC, and being part of APGA government.

“I started having peace of mind ever since I joined APGA. I changed my state of mind from combatant to a free man.

I stopped using security around me.

Though APC members are after me, but I have to be a man.”

Speaking on Governor Obiano’s achievement, Comrade Chuma revealed that the present government had recorded excellent successes, geared towards improving and developing the state.

He commended the government on the recent flag off of Airport City, which according to him would attract influx of investors into the state, especially Anambra North and would further create available opportunities for the youths to thrive.

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PDP decampees to APC have no relevance - Sen. Orji Sunday Nwakanma - Umuahia The National Assembly member representing Abia Central Senatorial Zone of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji has lambasted Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful who decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, describing them as having lost political relevance and not capable of winning any political election in the state.

Speaking during a town hall meeting in Umuahia, Sen. Orji observed that it was better to be in mega/opposition party and make positive impact than being in the ruling party, which in actual sense cannot make any positive change.

Sen. Orji who regretted that in the recent time he has been a subject of criticism by those he described as agents of darkness, vowed never to be distracted in his chosen carrier.

Sen. Orji used the opportunity to disclose that during period under review he sponsored twelve bills and moved ten motions.

On area of education, he disclosed that over 200 students have so far benefitted from his scholarship programme cutting across in the six local government areas of the zone, pointing out that palatable work in Ikwuano/Ikot Ekpene Federal highway currently on progress was made possible through his representation and that of the member representing Ikeuano/Umuahia at the House of Representatives, Hon. Sam Onuigbo.

Other things he said include attracting electrification and motorized borehole, and the attraction of the attention of Senate on Prof.

Maduike Ezeibe’s discovery on cure of HIV/AIDS, stating that the matter is now before the National Assembly for deliberation.

Anenih, Ikimi, Edo Speaker, late Sunny Okosun, others bag Esan award Patrick Okohue Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, former Minister of External Affairs, Chief Tom Ikimi, Speaker, Edo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Justin Okonoboh, a business mogul, Chief Patrick Agbator are among 50 most influential Esan men and women of Edo State that have been listed for this year’s prestigious Esan Hall of Fame Award scheduled for May 26.

According to a statement by the Publisher and Editor in Chief, National Chronicle magazine,organizers of the award, Timothy Okojie Ave, the honourees were picked by Esan indigenes in an opinion poll across the country.

Others to be invested with the award,

Anenih

Ikimi

which comes up at the Ambrose Alli Hall, in the University town of Ekpoma, include Hon. Sergious Ogun, Prince Lewis Osobase, Barr. Matthew Eigbadon, Lady Justina Agbarha, Hon. Herbert Okonofua, Barr. Omon Irabor, Hon. Ezehi Igbas, Em-

manuel Eromonsele Eseigbe, HRH. Friday Amenbhagbe Ibhadojemu, Engr.

Macaulay Akoko, Hon. F.O. Imoisili, Prof. A. Ibhadode, Amb. Martins Uhumoibhi, Hon.Fidelis Ogbeliele, Hon. Felix

Akhabue, Solomon Ibharunaefe, Engr.

Lemon Ikpea among others.

Those for the posthumous award are late Adolor of Uromi, Chief Anthony Enahoro, reputed to be the mover of Nigeria’s independent motion, former Chief of Naval Staff and Military Vice President, Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, late wife of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Stella Obasanjo and music maestro, Sunny okosun.

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Buhari orders re-opening of Maritime Varsity in Delta Stories by Augustine Okezie Abuja In a clear effort to further the Niger Delta New Vision policy of the Buhari administration, the Presidency has directed the resumption of activities towards the eventual opening of the Nigerian Maritime University before the end of the year, in line with the demands championed by major stakeholders in the region.

Coming as one of the several follow-up actions to the recent Presidential level interactive engagements with the Niger Delta oil producing communities, the prompt implementation of directive on the re-opening of the Maritime University to the Ministry of Education is to be coordinated by a 5-man inter-agency Committee headed by the Minister of Education.

Other members of the Committee will come from: i) The Ministry

of Petroleum Resources; ii) National Universities Commission (NUC); iii) Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA); and iv) Office of the Deputy Governor of Delta State.

The Committee is to finalise the ongoing processes towards the opening of the Nigeria Maritime University in the 2017/2018 Academic Session.

The Committee will work collaboratively with the current principal officers and the Govern-

ing Council of the institution.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Buhari administration for its commitment to addressing the concerns of the Niger Delta people.

He asserted the restoration of peace in Delta State and noted that the State Government is actively working with the Federal Government on several of the plans, including the opening of the Maritime University.

2017 UTMEi: 1. 7m candidates to write exam on Saturday says JAMB …Imo tops list of candidates The Registrar and Chief Executive of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, on Tuesday, in Bwari, the headquarter office of the agency, said over 1,731,039 million out of 1,736,571, who purchased the application forms registered for the examination slated to kick start from Saturday, May 13th and run till the 20th of the same month Oloyede, who noted that this was his first formal assignment since his assumption to duty, said the board introduced several reforms which according to him not only saved the country several billions of naira but will ensure the conduct of a more credible, reliable, valuable and transparent examination system this time around.

He said:’’We have increased the capacity of our test centers to 250, with a few in categories B and C having the seating capacity of over 200 and 100 respectively, this will make effective documentation and monitoring easier’’.

He further disclosed that the examination will be conducted in 634 accredited CBT centers spread all over the country, an increase from the 534 centers used for last year’s examination.

He advised candidates to go to any cyber café to check and print out their examination slips from the email address they submitted to the agency, and that they should arrive their examination centers early enough, adding that candidates are expected to enter the examination halls with no handsets, calculator or any other materials except only their examination slips.

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A’Ibom govt to enforce free, compulsory Education As part of measures aimed at re-positioning the free and compulsory education policy to ensure that more children are in school, the Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the takeover of seven community schools across the state.

The government said the takeover would take effect from the next academic session which begins next September.

This formed part of the four major decisions

taken at a meeting of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council at the Government House, Uyo, the state capital, recently.

Briefing journalists after the meeting, State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Charles Udoh, said the decision was aimed at ensuring that more children derive the full benefits of the Free Education Policy of the Udom Emmanuel-led administration in the state.

Institute offers direct membership to change managers The Institute of Change Management International (ICMI) has flagged off an initiative aimed at building change management capacity across all sectors through the development of the change management competences in the country.

According to a statement by Mr. Joseph Anetor, the institute which is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission and approved by the Federal Ministry of Education to regulate, train and certify practitioners in the practice of organisational change management, is currently offering direct membership to interested professionals across all sectors of the business community, government establishments, agencies and institutions.

Anetor, a human resource expert and Registrar of the institute, said ICMI was established as a critical intervention and response to the urgent need for a more professional and impactful change management practices in organizations.

According to him, getting businesses to run smoothly and the team aligned to the business strategy require a radical reassessment of current change management practices in organizations in order to achieve desirable business outcomes.

This, he said, is in recognition of the fact that people are the real drivers of change.

“Any change programme that does not take due cognisance of the people element is doomed to fail,” Mr. Anetor stated.

FG to increase funding for Medical College Education Minister, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has promised to look into the funding needs of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN).

Adamu, who made the above declaration in Abuja while receiving Post Graduate Medical College Officials, also pointed out that Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions are for tertiary education institutions and not for tertiary health institutions.

Adamu, who also played host to a delegation from NPMCN led by its President, Prof. Ademola Olaitan, acknowledged that the college needs proper funding for it to be able to perform its statutory roles.

The leader of the delegation, Prof.

Olaitan had earlier informed the Minister that the purpose of their visit was to seek for alternative funding for the College through TETFund.

Olaitan said that insufficient funding has hindered the College from carrying out its basic functions adding that it critically needs a clinical skills simulation laboratory.

He further noted that NPMCN was the only medical institution saddled with the responsibility of producing medical specialist for Nigeria.

Prof. Olaitan further stated that most of the products of the College are also used as Lecture materials in the College /Faculties of Medical sciences and dentistry in Nigeria universities.

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Anwukah calls for responsive education system Minister of State for Education, Prof. Anthony Anwukah, on Monday, advocated responsive education system for the country to attain technological advancement.

Anwukah made the call in a lecture he delivered at the Annual University Distinguished Lecture at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State “We must and should fashion a new responsive education system that prepares us to do what robots cannot do well by learning to become more human.

“Humans, no matter the advancement of technology, still have an edge in high level reasoning in social and emotional skills.

“That is why we must spread the dynamic education approaches discussed in this paper.

“Experts in academics and industry must leverage together for human high brain power and IT to work together in solving

world problems and not create a disconnect between man and machine”, he said.

The lecture was entitled: Nigeria and the Dynamics of Global Education/ He stressed the need for institutions to ensure entrepreneurship and skill development in order to bring out the country from its current woes.

“Our universities must come to terms with this and begin to stress entrepreneurship, selfemployment and skills development.

“The rise of automation, which we all cherish, poses challenges not just to world economies, but to the development of human capital.

“Forty per cent of jobs in Nigeria for instance are vulnerable to automation. The implication is that skilled graduates with technological expertise may be better placed to prosper in the work place in future.

“Turning the clock back on technological progress seems not to be the option. This certainly should be of enormous concern in determining the focus of the educational enterprise in Nigeria and should better inform the discretion of career choices of our students”, he said.

The minister said that technological innovation drives productivity and growth which generates higher incomes and demands for new products and services that in turn become the basis for new jobs.

He said that the standard of education in the country was largely a function of quality of teachers in the educational system, adding that no education system can develop above the capacity of teachers.

He called on managers of institutions to transmit knowledge and train the human mind for economic and sustainable national development.

President, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Prof. Ademola Abayomi-Olaitan (R); Member, International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Prof. Javier Gonzalez-Lagunas (2nd R); President of the Association, Prof. Julio Acero, (M) and other members of the Association: Prof. Kenichi Kurita (2nd L) and Prof. Michael Miloro (L), during the conferment of Distinguished Service Award in recognition of their sterling contributions to the profession at the Bi-Annual International Conference of Oral and maxillofacial Surgeons in Hong Kong...recently.

Lagos arrests secondary school pupils over unruly behavior Esther Taiwo Some unruly SS Three students of lreti Senior Grammar School and Falomo Senior High School who were reported to have gone on rampage and harassed fellow students especially the girls after the completion of their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), have been arrested for their untoward and unguided behaviour.

According to the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, four of the boys involved are already helping the law enforcement agents in apprehending others who participated in the reckless act.

She assured the general public that

extensive investigation will be conducted and all those found culpable will be made to face the consequences of their indiscretion which bothers on indiscipline and lawlessness.

Adebule reiterated that the Lagos State Government’s vision on economic growth and infrastructural renewal is hinged on education and this explains the huge investment made by Government in education sector. Thus, in return, students are expected to be of best behaviour and shun all acts of violence and immorality that can undermine the policy of Government on discipline being entrenched in schools.

The Deputy Governor emphasised that, the State Government won’t take kindly to the reckless attitudes

of a few that intends to drag the image built over the years in the mud and enjoined parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to mind their actions in and out of the school compound.

She stressed that discipline must prevail for the smooth running of the schools and acts of recklessness such as reported in the case under investigation is totally unacceptable and would not be tolerated.

Principals and school heads she directed must continue to institute measures to curb indiscipline in their various schools and warned that anyone caught looking the other way will equally face appropriate disciplinary actions as stipulated in the Public Service Rule.

ICAN sensitises secondary school pupils on accounting profession Stories by Esther Taiwo In its efforts at catching them young in order to reduce unemployment among youths as well as to keep students who have just completed their secondary school education and still seeking admission into tertiary institutions busy, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has organised a training for pupils drawn from 34 schools across Lagos.

According to the District Chairman of Ojo, Badagry and Agbara, Mr. Egbetokun Samuel, the training which took place at Badagry Grammar School, titled ‘Catch them Young’ aims at sensitising and educating the youth in secondary schools on the importance of accounting profession and enlighten them on the process of becoming chartered accountants.

“The role of chartered accountants cannot be overemphasised in managing the economy of any nation thus the demand for chartered accountants will continue to be on the increase and there is the need to educate the young ones in order to make them sought after”, he said.

On how accounting as a profession can help the country manage its financial crises especially at the time of recession he said.

“Accounting has a way of enlightening individuals to be able to be conscious as one of the objectives is to teach members on integrity so as to manage the resources available to them without compromise. It also teaches an individual on the ability to manage financial, economic and wealth of a country that is why it is necessary to have chartered accountants at

the helms of affairs of this country so as to help manage the resources well”.

In his motivational talk titled “Choose to Become an Accountant”, senior internal auditor of the Lagos State University, Mr. Taiwo Folaranmi, described ICAN as one of the foremost professional institutions in Nigeria, founded in 1965 after the Nigerian Bar Association.

He told the 470 pupils at the programme that as a chartered accountant they don’t need to be looking for jobs after completing their ICAN programme which they can commence immediately they complete their secondary school.

He said 14 percent of Nigerian governors are chartered accountants and none of these is owing state workers’ salaries because of their ability to manage finances effectively.

He also disclosed that the institute has put in place a strategy that will make accounting profession more attractive to the brightest youths from all works of life by establishing a scholarship scheme for outstanding youths.

Folaranmi disclosed further that ICAN has divided Lagos into five Districts on the Catch Them Young programme stressing that the improvement witnessed so far has encouraged the Institute to organise more of the programmes as enrollment of students into ICAN has grown from 20 to 80 percent.

In his own session on “How to Become a Successful Accountant”, Vice Chairman of the District, Mr. Adekunle Olowookere, gave the pupils some tips on becoming a successful accountant such as See the Goal, Understand the Obstacles to Likely Face, Create a Positive Mental Picture of I Can Do It.

Registrars, Bursars should be permanent members of Council-SSANU Esther Taiwo

National President of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Comrade Samson Ugwoke, has called for the inclusion of registrars and bursars of universities as permanent members of the governing council.

The National president made this known at the 57th quarterly zonal meeting of SSANU Western zone held at the Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, Lagos recently.

According to him, benefits of SSANU members becoming permanent members of Council is numerous, saying for instance a registrar is the chief administrative officer of the university and a secretary to council and if he becomes a member, he can advise but if he is not a member he is

just a recorder only reporting to council but he should also advise.

“In the case of a bursar he will give financial advice to the council being a chief financing officer of the university, for instance a VC cannot approve a contract that is over N500 million, if the bursar is a member of council, he will ensure proper financial regulation of the university”, he said.

In his own address, Chairman, SSANU-LASU, Comrade Saheed Oseni, called for the approval of five year single term for other principal officers of the university, prompt and regular promotion of staff, regular training and development of staff across all cadres, equal and fair treatment of all staff without sentiment and bias as well as provision of additional staff quarters to cater for accommodation.

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CONNECT TO HOPE CHARITY FOUNDATION

This is to inform the General Public that the above named MINISTRY has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part C of the 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 for Registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied matters Act , 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE:(1) Joshua Oluwaseyi Olowoporoku (PRESIDENT) (2) Boladayo Olowoporoku (SECRETARY) (3) Olayide Serah Ogundele

THE TRUSTEES ARE:1. Anthony Uwanogho 2. David Jituboh 3. Suzanne Uwanogho 4. Odemero Uwanogho 5. Felicia Abbah 6. Akunna Nzube Johnpaul

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) To preach the word of God. ( 2) To serve as a community worship and fellowship centre.

(3) to respect the interest of the kingdom of God Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED BY SECRETARY

- Chairman

UNIQUE MARKET WOMEN UNION The general public is hereby inform that the above named Union has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mrs. Rose Emmanuel Ekong 2. Imaobong Enobong Akpan 3. Udemeobong Effiong Umoh

-Secretary

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE:(1) Providing young persons with support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as responsible individuals AND providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

(2)To act as a resource for less privileged people living in Nigeria by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities.

(3) Advancing education and relieving unemployment.

- Chairman - Secretary

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To empower women for the betterment of the state.

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication Signed: Mrs. Rose Emmanuel Ekong Chairman

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

SIGNED BY :- SECRETARY

PUBLIC NOTICE

SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ZION GLOBAL HARVEST MINISTRY

The general public is hereby notified that the original allocation documents inrespect of my property known as Block 35, Flat 10, Amuwo Odofin, Low Cost Housing Estate, Mile 2, Lagos State has lost. The Lagos Building Investment Company Ltd take note.

This is to inform the general public that the above named MINISTRY has applied for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ADETONA IFE DAMOLA - PRESIDENT 2. OMONIYI IBIDUN OYEBISI - SECRETARY 3. OWOLABI JOSEPH EKUNDAYO 4. ADETONA SAMUEL OMOTAYO 5. ADEWOYIN OLUBUNMI ELIZABETH

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SAMUEL OLU ALABI 2. MUSTAPHA OLUTUNDE BUARI 3. MRS. EBUN BOLA DADA 4. ARC. IBIKUNLE OLUFEMI SHONIBARE 5. REVD. (DR.) OLATUNDE FESTUS IDOWU 6. MR. BAYO OGUNBIYI 7. MR. YAHAYA R. BANJI

Signed: MR. IKE NWOYE. Block 35, Flat 10, Amuwo Odofin, Low Cost Housing Estate, Mile 2.

Lagos state.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ To establish Churches and Missionary outreach To teach believers on bible based Christian life To carry out evangelical teaching throughout the world.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, 420, Tigris crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

ECWA SECONDARY SCHOOL, IGBAJA, 1983 SET OLD STUEDENTS ASSOCIATION

- CHAIRMAN - SECRETARY - TREASURER - PUBLIC RELATIONOFFICER - EX- OFFICIO - EX-OFFICIO - EX-OFFICIO

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PLAN, CO-ORDINATE, EXECUTE AND MAINTAIN ECWA, 83 PROJECTS ON SELF-HELP BASIS; 2. TO RE-AWAKEN ECWA, 83 INTERESTS AND PARTICPATION IN THE WELFARE AND IMPROVEMENT OF OUR ALMA MATER; 3. TO PROMOTE UNITY INITIATIVE AND TOGETHERNESS AMONG MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGER CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI-IRONSI STREET, PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA, WITHIN 38 DAYSFROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN - 0803420125

GLORIOUS WORD OF SUCCESS ASSEMBLY

ABESAN 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OJOKORO

GUILD OF PETROLEUM AND CARGO INSPECTORS OF NIGERIA

The general publics are hereby informed that the above named organization has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja, for registration under part “c” of the Companies and Allied Acts No. 1 of 1990

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

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. Architect Ojo John oladiran -Chairman 2. Barrister Areke Olakunle -Secretary 3. Alhaji olatunbosun brown Rasheed 4.Barrister Elufioye oladiji Sunday 5. Mr. Oyeniyi Micheal Oyebanji 6. Mr. odukomaiya Ayodele 7. Pastor Ojelade Emmanuel Olukunle 8. Mr. Igoche Emmanuel 9. Alhaja Salu Risikat

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ajuonu Victor Egwuatu 2. Egbulefu Izubundu Emmanuel 3. Oka Nwachi Joseph 4. Ude Aso Etakama 5. Chineke Casmir Nnamdi 6. Omonukpon Kelvin Ose

The Trustees: 1. Emmaunel Success Aglinah, 2. Oboba Ewomazino Olori, 3. Vivian Success, 4. Keme Gbefa, 5. Modinat AbekeAdebayo, 6. Irene Mary Odufa, 7. Ighomor Kennedy, 8. Ugboh Festus Sunday 9.Oliweh Augustinah Kericha.

Aims and Objectives are: To promote peace, unity and welfare of residents Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the registrar general Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent Off Aguyi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed: ANYANWU, ANYANWU & CO. BARR. MAUREEN NNENNA NWUZOR ANYANWU (MRS.) 703, Lagos Abeokuta exp. Road, Ijaiye B/Stop, Americana Shopping Complex, Ojokoro, Lagos.

CAROLINE FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH AND FARMERS

- President - Vice President - Secretary - Financial Secretary - Treasurer - Member

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To bring all inspectors under one umbrella in pursuant of common interest and happiness 2. To advocate on integrity among members and to uphold ethical standard in carrying out duties.

3. To use the platform to promote intellectual and social discuses , interaction among member and render social services Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the registrar general Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent Off Aguyi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

FATHER’S LOVE CHILDREN’S HOME The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990.

The trustees are 1. Onyema Stephen 2. Okwu Basil Chukwuemeka 3.Okwu Theresa Chinenye 4. Uzoho Magdalene Ekanem 5. Onuegbu Daniel Chijioke

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UMERAH GLORIA KENECHUKWU 2. PATRICK I. IJENWA 3. JULIE KPANMI ONOCHIE 4. CHIMEZIE SAMUEL NWACHUKWU 5. UDEH PAMELA AMAKA 6. NWANDU KANAYO GODWIN 7. Barr. NWABUFO RICHARD.

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

SIGNED: Secretary

THE PARAMOUNT TRADERS ASSOCIATION

THE AIMS & OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To establish and maintain orphanage home 2. To care for the less privileged members of the society 3. To promote peace and social wellbeing of all persons 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.

SUPERIOR LIFE FOUNDATION

Trustees Are 1.ILOABUCHI FELIX EMEKA 2.ASIAGWU SUNDAY STEPHEN 3.NWABUZOR OBINNA KINGLEY 4.UZOEZIE FIDELIS IFEANYI 5.OBUGHE PRINCE MCAVOY 6.AGBABEKU CHRIS IKHIDE 7.NWOSU VITUS

Trustees 1.OKON INNOCENT MICAH. 2. ESSIEN MICHAEL EFFIOK 3. OTOIDE ROBERT OMOFOMA 4. IJEH - GREEN ABIODUN VERONICA 5. HELEN CHIEBONAM OBIORAH 6. OKON OFONIME JONAH 7.OMOLALE KUNLE DAVID

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

SIGNED SECRETARY

LION OF JUDAH CHERUMBIM AND SERAPHIM

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

Trustees Are: 1.OGUNDANA LAWRENCE AYODELE 2.ADUNGBE ISREAL OLAYEMI 3.ADEOSUN ADEDAYO PETER 4.AYENI OJO LAWRENCE 5.OGUNDANA OMOLOLA 6.ADU TEMITOPE JULIUS 7.ADU ESTHER 8.AKINBOBOLA OLUSOLA AKINDELE 9.AJAYI OLADELE TALABI 10.ODEYEMI AJAYI 11.OGUNLADE COMFORT

(CHAIRMAN) (SECRETARY) (TREASURER)

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 Days of this publication.

SIGNED SECRETARY

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To see to the welfare of it’s members 2.To maintain peace & unity among members 3.To support moral & physical development

Signed: Secretary

SIGNED: Secretary

The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No 1 of 1990.

(Chairman) (Secretary)

Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the registrar general Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent Off Aguyi Street, Maitama Abuja within 28 days from the date of this publication.

Signed : Secretary

The general public is hereby notified that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 Of 1990.

Aims and objectives To promote positive moral values in our youths and farmers To prromote access to quality education for the poor and less privileged To cater for the welfare needs of the less privileged.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: To preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

...CHAIRMAN .....VICE CHAIRMAN ...GEN. SECRETARY .... FIN. SECRETARY ...TREASURER ...ASST. GEN. SECRETARY .... MEMBER

Aims and Objectives 1. To support and provide access to health service delivery for the impoverished children and young adults in Nigeria 2. To implement programs towards empowering the poor and young adults in Nigeria 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 Okon Innocent Micah - ( chairman board of trustees )

ADEDOYIN SAMUEL

ABIODUN TITILAYO TAWAKALITU

I, formerly known and addressed as SAMUEL DOYIN SHOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as ADEDOYIN SAMUEL. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as LATEEF TITILAYO TAWAKALITU, now wish to be known and addressed as ABIODUN TITILAYO TAWAKALITU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OLUMUYIWA FATODU

I, formerly known and addressed as OPEYEMI BAMISAYE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUMUYIWA FATODU. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. OGBU JULIET CHINWE I, formerly known and addressed as UDEH JULIET CHINWE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGBU JULIET CHINWE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

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Public Notice

MRS. ADEBAYO FOLAWE ADEOLA

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FRANCIS PRECIOUS

LOSS OF INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT

I, formerly known and addressed as OWOSENI TAIWO MAYOKUN, now wish to be known, called and addressed as KOKERE TAIWO MAYOKUN. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EDWIN PRECIOUS, now wish to be known, called and addressed as FRANCIS PRECIOUS due to change in my marital Status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That I, EJEGBU OKWUCHUKWU PAUL, of 11, African Church Road, Ifako, Ijaiye, Lagos State is the rightful owner of International Passport with Number A07852659 issued by Warri, Delta State Passport Office. That my date of birth was wrongly written as 23/03/91 instead of 23/03/97. That the said Passport got lost on the 11th April, 2017 at Lagos State, all efforts to trace it proved abortive. General public take note.

EFFIONG EMEM

MARYAM IDRIS-HABIB

OJERINDE ADEGBEMINIYI STELLA

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEDIRAN ADEKUNLE ABAYOMI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADEDIRAN OLUWASEGUN KAYODE. All former documents remain valid General public should take note.

I, formerly known and Addressed as JOSHUA PEACE EFFIONG, now wish to be known and addressed as EFFIONG EMEM. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MARYAM IDRIS, now wish to be known and addressed as MARYAM IDRIS-HABIB due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

MRS. OLADEJI-LASISI, RADIYAT YETUNDE

CORRECTION OF NAME

NWACHUKWU ULOMA OBIOMA

IDOWU OLUFEMI AYODELE

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS. IFESANMI FOLAWE ADEOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. ADEBAYO FOLAWE ADEOLA. All former documents remain valid.

General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OHAEGBU ULOMA OBIOMA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as NWACHUKWU ULOMA OBIOMA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as IDOWU OLUFEMI OLUSOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as IDOWU OLUFEMI AYODELE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADEDIRAN OLUWASEGUN KAYODE

My name appears as ODIA FRIDAY ENOHUEAN in my BVN and it appears as ODIA FRIDAY in my Bank account. This is to confirm that I am the same person bearing these names . All document bearing the above mentioned names remains mine and valid.

General public should take note.

KOKERE TAIWO MAYOKUN

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OLADEJI, RADIYAT YETUNDE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OLADEJILASISI, RADIYAT YETUNDE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

ADDITION OF NAME/ CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

OLADIMEJI ADENIKE KUDIRAT

I, MR SALAMI HAMMED sincerely apologise for slandering MR MATHEW ALEBIOSU of Mouka Foam.

All allegations I made were unjustified and unsubstantiated.

Hope you can find a way to forgive my momentary lapse.

That on some of my documents, my name appears as OGUNTOYE OLANREWAJU, while on my other documents, it appears as OGUNTOYE OLANREWAJU ADEBAYO. That I am the same person bearing both names mentioned above. That henceforth wish to be known, called and addressed only as OGUNTOYE OLANREWAJU. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OLADIMEJI NIKE KUDIRAT, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLADIMEJI ADENIKE KUDIRAT. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should take note.

That my name was wrongly written

by JAMB on my JAMB Result as AKINWALE TOLU EMMANUEL instead of AKINWOLE TOLU EMMANUEL. That my correct name is AKINWOLE TOLU EMMANUEL. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

JUSTINE AMAKA LUCY

PETER OLABISI ESTHER

ABU SODIQ AJOSE

EMU JACOB JOHN

Formerly PETERS OLABISI FUNMILAYO NoW PETER OLABISI ESTHER. Former documents remains valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ABUBAKRI FATAI ABDULLAH, now wish to be known and addressed as ABU SODIQ AJOSE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EMU JACOB WIGHO, now wish to be known and addressed as EMU JACOB JOHN henceforth. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I formerly known and addressed as TEMITOPE FUNKE OJAMOMI, Now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS TEMITOPE FUNKE OJAMOMI ADEJORI. All former documents remain valid, general public should please take note.

AKINDULURENI VERONICA KEMI

APOLOGY

Formerly Ojo Ola now Olodude Adedayo David. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note Formerly OKOLO UKAMAKA LUCY NoW JUSTINE AMAKA LUCY. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

That I was formerly known and addressed as ISMAILA SALAU now wish to be known and addressed as ISMAILA ADEIZA SALAU, all former document remain valid General public take note.

MRS TEMITOPE FUNKE OJAMOMI ADEJORI

OLADAPO TAIWO

OLADAPO OLALEKAN PAUL

I formerly known and addressed as MOPELOLA OMOWUNMI OJO now wish to be known and addressed as MOPELOLA OMOWUNMI ABUDU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADEJIOYE DICKSON OLALEYE

I formerly known and addressed as RAJI TAIWO now wish to be known and addressed as OLADAPO TAIWO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OGUNKILEDE OLALEKAN PAUL now wish to be known and addressed as OLADAPO OLALEKAN PAUL .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ADEFIE DICKSON now wish to be known and addressed as ADEJIOYE DICKSON OLALEYE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as EGUNJOBI VERONICA KEMI now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDULURENI VERONICA KEMI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

IKWO OBONGHA

RASHEED OYENIYI OLADOSU

I formerly known and addressed as IKWO OBONGHA UBI now wish to be known and addressed as IKWO OBONGHA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

OCHEKE MARTIN IFEANYI

OLADIMEJI AHMED ONIGBARI

I formerly known and addressed as MARTIN OCHEKE now wish to be known and addressed as OCHEKE MARTIN IFEANYI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as RASHEED OYENIYI ALANI now wish to be known and addressed as RASHEED OYENIYI OLADOSU . My date of birth was wrongly written as 15/03/1966 and15/12/1973 instead of 15/03/1965.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as OLADIMEJI AHMED ISIHAQ now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIMEJI AHMED ONIGBARI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS TOPE ELIZABETH AYI OGUNSE

IKUENOGBON DESMOND SUPPE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

ADDITION OF NAME

In some of my documents my name was written as NWAOKEOMA KELVIN RAPHAEL and In some other documents my name was written as NWAOKEOMA CHIBUZOR RAPHAEL .The names refer to the same person.

All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as MUONEKE ADIA-UGA NOELA and In some other documents my name was written as MUONEKE ROSEANN UGOZIKA .The names refer to the same person. All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULGANIY USMAN now wish to to add ADERINSOLA to my name.

Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as ABDULGANIY USMAN ADERINSOLA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MOPELOLA OMOWUNMI ABUDU

I formerly known and addressed as IKUENOGBON INAKPOPAMINI DICKSON now wish to be known and addressed as IKUENOGBON DESMOND SUPPE . My date of birth is 07/01/1989.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

NOTICE OF DEATH

CORRECTION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

MRS. GODWIN-EKE EZINNE NORLIN

I GEORGE ECHEZONA EZIAGULU that I am the next of kin of my late father MR GEORGE TAGBO EZIAGULU who died in Lagos on 09/06/2001 at the age of 68 years. General public to please take note.

My name was Mistakely written as Olaide Noah Oladiji, Instead of the correct name as OLAIDE NOAH OLADITI as on my voter’s card. All documents remain valid general public should please take note.

That in some of my documents my name was written as Bakare Sharaaf Oluwaseun while in my account was written as Bakare Seun Tobi and Bakare Oluwaseun O. And the same person bearing all the names Bakare Sharaaf Oluwaseun, Bakare Seun Tobi and Bakare Oluwaseun O. Now wish to be known and addressed as BAKARE SHARAAF OLUWASEUN. All documents remain valid, general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NNADIKA EZINNE NORLIN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. GODWINEKE EZINNE NORLIN. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

THOMAS CHINONSO PRECIOUS

I formerly known and addressed as TOPE AYI now wish to be known and addressed as MRS TOPE ELIZABETH AYI OGUNSE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS AJAPE FATIMA TITILAYO I formerly known and addressed as MISS ABOLARIN TITILAYO now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AJAPE FATIMA TITILAYO.All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MRS EZEH ANNASTACIA SUPULUCHI I formerly known and address as Miss ANOZIE ANNASTACIA SOPULUCHI now wish to be known and address as Mrs EZEH ANNASTACIA SUPULUCHI. All former documents remain valid.

General Public to take note

MRS. IHENACHO AKUYOMA NKECHINYERE

AMAUZO CHINEDU FAVOUR

EDET JOSHUA OBOT

I, formerly known and addressed as PAUL PRECIOUS CHINONSO, now wish to be known and addressed as THOMAS CHINONSO PRECIOUS. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

ESTHER OYINYECHI CHIKEKA

I formerly known and addressed as AMAZO CHINEDU FAVOUR, now wishto be known and addressed as AMAUZO CHINEDU FAVOUR and my correct date of birth is 28th September 1984. All former documents remain valid, Eco Bank Plc and the general public should please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as JOSHUA EDET OBOT, now wish to be known and addressed as EDET JOSHUA OBOT. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as Udoh Esther, now wish to be known and addressed as Esther Oyinyechi Chikeka. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS IHENACHO AKUYOMA GEORGE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IHENACHO AKUYOMA NKECHINYERE. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

IBRAHIM MOHAMED ADAM

OKORIE, NELSON CHIJIOKE

TINA MMADUMBU

DANIEL OKORO NWITE

RS. OBINWA CHIZOBA GEORGELINE

I formerly known and addressed as Mohammed Lukman, now wish to be known and addressed as Ibrahim Mohamed Adam. My correct date of birth is 5th May 1991. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

Formerly known and addressed as OKORONKWO, NELSON CHIJIOKE now wish to be known and addressed as OKORIE, NELSON CHIJIOKE. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as JUSTINA OBIANUJU MMADUMBU now wish to be known and addressed as TINA MMADUMBU. All former documents remain valid. Union Bank take note.

Formerly known and addressed as DANIEL OKORO AFOR now wish to be known and addressed as DANIEL OKORO NWITE. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS NWACHUKWU CHIZOBA GEORGELINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OBINWA CHIZOBA GEORGELINE. All former documents remain valid.

General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OJERINDE STELLA ADIJAT, now wish to be known and addressed as OJERINDE ADEGBEMINIYI STELLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

ADEYEMI TAIYE ADESOYE I, formerly known, called and addressed as, ADEYEMI KEHINDE SAMSON now wish to be known, called and addressed as, ADEYEMI TAIYE ADESOYE . All documents bearing my former names remain valid.

General public should take note.

NWAEZE OGBONNAH RAYMOND

I, formerly known and addressed as PRINCE OGBONNA RAYMOND, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAEZE OGBONNAH RAYMOND. All former documents remain valid. General public take note

ONUOHA NWAEZE PRINCE I formerly known and addressed as NWAEZE ONUOHA now wish to be known and addressed as ONUOHA NWAEZE PRINCE .All former documents remain valid.

General public to please take note.

MUKAILA WASIU I formerly known and addressed as OWONIKOKO WASIU now wish to be known and addressed as MUKAILA WASIU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME I formerly known and addressed as OGBONNA VIRGINIA now wish to to add NWAESURU to my name.

Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as OGBONNA VIRGINIA NWAESURU .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

MUOEGBULEM CHIJINDU JOSEPH This is to confirm that the name MUOEGBULEM CHIJINDU JOSEPH and MUOEGBULEM CHIJINDU JOSE refers to one and the same person; now wish to be known and addressed as MUOEGBULEM CHIJINDU JOSEPH. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

DORKAT KOPMANG I formerly known and addressed as Florence Stephe, now wish to be known and addressed as Dorkat Kopmang.

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

OTUNOLA OLAITAN ASHAKE Formerly known and addressed as Fayemiwo Olaitan Ganiat/Wrong Date of Birth 18/03/1976. Now wish to be known and addressed as Otunola Olaitan Ashake/Correct Date of Birth 18/03/1978. All former documents remain valid.

General public take note.

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, May 10, 2017

OLUKOYA FUNMILAYO OLUWAYEMISI

Formerly known and addressed as Falayi Yemi Funmilayo now wish to be known and addressed as Olukoya Funmilayo Oluwayemisi. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. NKECHINYERE OBIAGBAOSO OKOYE

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. NKECHINYERE OGONNAYA BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. NKECHINYERE OBIAGBAOSO OKOYE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THELMA OFFUNEKA OKONYE

I formerly known as Dolapo Ganiyat Ogbara wish to be known and addressed as Thelma Offuneka Okonye .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ESOMONU PEACE GEOFFREY I formerly known as Eso Peace Geoffrey wish to be known and addressed as Esomonu Peace Geoffrey .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CHRISTOPHER TINA AMAKA Formerly known and addressed as CHIMA TINA AMAKA now wish to be known and addressed as CHRISTOPHER TINA AMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS. OYEDEJI OLUWABUNMI MONISOLA I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS. OYENIYI MONISOLA BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS. OYEDEJI OLUWABUNMI MONISOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

BALOGUN KADIKU ISLAMIYYAT AFOLASHADE I formerly known as Kadiku Islamiyyat Afolashade wish to be known and addressed as Balogun Kadiku Islamiyyat Afolashade. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

LAWAL ALIMI - ABDULHAKEEM ALUGO NURAT

I formerly known as Abdulhakeem Olawunmi Nurat wish to be known and addressed as Lawal Alimi - Abdulhakeem Alugo Nurat .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

KINGSLEY EKENE OKORIE

CHUKWUDI MORGAN CHINEDU

ODU ANDREW BISONG

EBRIPAT INYANG OKOI

Formerly known and addressed as Eke Okorie now wish to be known and addressed as Kingsley Ekene Okorie. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as Ugwueze Christian Chukwudi now wish to be known and addressed as Chukwudi Morgan Chinedu. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODU TINO BISONG BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ODU ANDREW BISONG. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS PATRICK INYANG OKOI BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBRIPAT INYANG OKOI. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

ABIODUN ISAIAH BABATUNDE

CORRECTION OF NAME

BASHUA FATIAT ABIMBOLA MORENIKE

AZEEZ SULAIMON OLAMILEKAN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOMMAN ABIODUN ISAIAH BUT NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABIODUN ISAIAH BABATUNDE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

THAT MY NAME WAS MISTAKENLY WRITTEN AS AUGUSTINE CLEMENT INSTEAD OF INAWO AUGUSTINE IKPA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

I formerly known as Mohammed- Sanni Fatiat Abimbola Morenike wish to be known and addressed as Bashua Fatiat Abimbola Morenike. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ABDULAZEEZ SULAIMON OLAMIDE wish to be known and addressed as AZEEZ SULAIMON OLAMILEKAN. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

AKINBANDE OLALEKAN TOBI

AKINNUBI KHADIJAH MORAYOLA

MRS UNABOR MUTIAT OLANIKE

IYABODE AJIBOLA ODEJAYI

I formerly known as BALOGUN KHADIJAH MORAYOLA wish to be known and addressed as AKINNUBI KHADIJAH MORAYOLA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MISS ODEJIDE MUTIAT OLANIKE wish to be known and addressed as MRS UNABOR MUTIAT OLANIKE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as Iyabo Ajibola Babalola wish to be known and addressed as Iyabode Ajibola Odejayi .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as AKINBANDE OLAMILEKAN OLUWASEYI wish to be known and addressed as AKINBANDE OLALEKAN TOBI. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

APEH IFEANYI CHARLES

FRANCIS ELIZABETH BOSE

I formerly known as Chika Precious Okeke wish to be known and addressed as Chikodiri Christiana Okeke.

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

IBEH UCHECHI ANTHONIA

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS PROMISE ABASIUBONG PHILIP

OKEREKE FRANCISCA NGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS PROMISE SAMUEL AKPAN, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS PROMISE ABASIUBONG PHILIP All former documents remain valid. NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKEREKE FRANCA NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEREKE FRANCISCA NGOZI. My correct date of birth 17/7/1981.

All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known as TONIA SHARON UCHECHI IBEH wish to be known and addressed as IBEH UCHECHI ANTHONIA .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

USULOR MATTHEW .O

That I Sadiku Lateef Akanbi is the same person bearing Sadiku Lateef Akanbi Jaiyeola wish to be known and addressed as Sadiku Lateef Akanbi . All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

VICTORY CHIDIOGO UDEZE

MRS EKWE NGOZIKA BLESSING

UBANI EZE PROGRESS

I, formerly known and addressed as USULOR OZOEMENA WISDOM, now wish to be known and addressed as USULOR MATTHEW .O.. All former documents remain valid. BANKS and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as VICTORY CHIDIOGO MGBE, now wish to be known and addressed as VICTORY CHIDIOGO UDEZE. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKEKE NGOZI .B., now wish to be known and addressed as MRS EKWE NGOZIKA BLESSING. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SOLOMON EZE PROGRESS, now wish to be known and addressed as UBANI EZE PROGRESS. All former documents remain valid. First Bank, Access Bank and General public should please take note.

LOREREN TANSI

MRS AGU CHEKWUBE CATHERINE

MRS OGOCHUKWU VIVIAN MANU

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OGOCHUKWU VIVIAN EZEH, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OGOCHUKWU VIVIAN MANU. All former documents remain valid.

NYSC and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKAFOR CHEKWUBE LILIAN CATHERINE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS AGU CHEKWUBE CATHERINE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEIGWE RAPHAEL IKECHUKWU I formerly known as OKPALA BENJAMIN RAPHAEL and OKPALA BENJAMIN C. now wish to be known as EZEIGWE RAPHAEL IKECHUKWU. Former documents remain valid. General public take note

MRS. OLIVIA RAMAT OLUWABUKUNMI SAMUEL KOLADE

IFEOMA GLADSOMENEWS AMANNAH(MRS)

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. OLIVIA RAMAT IDRIS OSMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. OLIVIA RAMAT OLUWABUKUNMI SAMUEL KOLADE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, Miss. Ifeoma Agatha Onyebunamma, now due to marriage wish to be known and addressed as, Ifeoma Gladsomenews Amannah(Mrs). All former documents remain valid.

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CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

MRS. ARALU OZIOMA MARIA-GORRETTI

I, AKWUOBI MOSES AJIEKE ONYE, wish to correct my date of birth which was wrongly written as, 22nd September, 1965, instead of, 22nd September, 1967. My correct date of birth is, 22nd September, 1967. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. UZOCHUKWU OZIOMA ADAORA (ADA), now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ARALU OZIOMA MARIA-GORRETTI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CHUKWUDI OKAFOR I formerly known as OKAFOR EKEMUZIA wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUDI OKAFOR .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as UMAR ABOSEDE ALIMAH wish to be known and addressed as FRANCIS ELIZABETH BOSE .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

That I ADEBAYO OLUFUNMILOLA OMOFEMI my name was wrongly written as ADEBAYO CAROLINE OLUFUNMILAYO wish to be known and addressed as ADEBAYO OLUFUNMILOLA OMOFEMI . All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as GABRIEL CYPRINE TANSI, now wish to be known and addressed as LOREREN TANSI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHIKODIRI CHRISTIANA OKEKE

I formerly known as Ezenwa Charlis Ogbonna wish to be known and addressed as Apeh Ifeanyi Charles .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

ALAKA SHEU BOLAJI I formerly known as ALAKA ASIWAJU BOLAJI wish to be known and addressed as ALAKA SHEU BOLAJI .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

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EZE ONOCHIE JOHNCROSS

OKEKE CHINEDU ISWELL VITUS

I, formerly known and addressed as KALU UCHENNA GODWIN, now wish to be known and addressed as EZE ONOCHIE JOHNCROSS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ISWELL VITUS CHINEDU, now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE CHINEDU ISWELL VITUS. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

MRS ICHEKU ROSELINE UKAMAKA

APEH ONYEDIKACHI JOHNWISDOM

EGBEH ULOMA GETRUDE

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

I, formerly known and addressed as APEX ONYEDIKACHI and APEH WISDOM ONYEDIKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as APEH ONYEDIKACHI JOHNWISDOM. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MBANWIKE ULOMA GETRUDE, now wish to be known and addressed as EGBEH ULOMA GETRUDE. All former documents remain valid. UBA, First Bank, Access, NYSC and General public should please take note.

CORRECTION OF NAME

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS. AMARA GLORY ESE

OGWURUMBA PRECIOUS ONYINYECHI

This is to inform the general public that my name NANNIM AUDU GANYIR FADIP was wrongly written during BVN registration but now wish to be corrected and addressed asNANNIM AUDU FADIP. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note

This is to certify and confirm that OCHUBA CHIGBO UCHE and OCHUBA CHIGBO MERLIN refer as one and the same person now wish to be known and addressed as OCHUBA CHIGBO MERLIN.All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, Asuwamhen Glory, now wish to be known and addressed as, Mrs. Amara Glory Ese. All former documents remain valid. The general public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, Ebere Onyinyechi Precious, now wish to be known and addressed as, Ogwurumba Precious Onyinyechi. All former documents remain valid. Banks, NYSC & General public should take note.

NNANNA AMARACHI CHRISRIAN

JAMES KARIBO I, formerly known and addressed as, OBONNA JAMES ONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as, JAMES KARIBO. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, NNANNA CHIJIOKE CHRISTIAN, now wish to be known and addressed as, NNANNA AMARACHI CHRISRIAN. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

CORRECTION OF NAME

I, JOHNSON PROMISE OGEMDINAKACHUKWU, AND MMEREM PROMISE OGEMDI, refer to one and same person but, now wish to be known and addressed as, JOHNSON PROMISE OGEMDINAKACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, JIBIR GOGE INUWA, wish to correct my name which was wrongly written as, JIBIRL GOGE INUWA, instead of, JIBIR GOGE INUWA, in my account details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, JIBIR GOGE INUWA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS GBUYE NKEMJIKA MARTHA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKONKWO NKEMJIKA MARTHA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS GBUYE NKEMJIKA MARTHA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

CHU RHODA MAMAMBA

MRS. CHINYERE FRANCISCA UMUNNA

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWOLU RHODA MAMAMBA, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHU RHODA MAMAMBA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. CHINYERE NJOKU, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHINYERE FRANCISCA UMUNNA. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA ADIM

CHRIS OKWUEZE ANGELA OMOROR OMOAKHUANA

I Formerly known and addressed as CELINE EZE now wish to be known, called and addressed as OGOCHUKWU AUGUSTINA ADIM with DATE OF BIRTH AUGUST 8TH, I97O AND NOT OCTOBER I0TH, I96O. All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid. Banks, Immigrations, Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

I Formerly known and addressed as EBOSELE ANGELA OMOROR OMOAKHUANA now wish to be known, called and addressed as CHRIS OKWUEZE ANGELA OMOROR OMOAKHUANA All documents and certificates bearing my former names remain valid Relevant Authorities and the General public Please take note.

Public Notice 24 CLERGY WIVES INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.YVONNE FLORE EZEIGWE 2.OLAGUE AMBER OSASUMWEN

Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, May 10, 2017

VISIONARY MINDS TOWARDS PROGRESS INITIATIVE

SOCIETY FOR THE ADVOCACY OF SAFE AND QUALITY FOOD WATER CHEMICALS AND DETERGENTS OF NIGERIA

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.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.OYELAMI SAMSON BOLAJI. (CHAIRMAN) 3.QUEEN HASSAN. 5. OLUYINKA ABAYOMI ADENIYI 7 .EGBEGI MATTHEW EKIEMO.

TRUSTEES: 1. MR OKECHUKWU OKORIE; 2. MRS MARIA GORETTI CHINASA OKORIE;

2.BABATUNDE ABIODUN. 4.ADEBAYO JAMIU ADESOLA. 6. MARK DOLAPO EMMANUEL 8. BARR. BLESSING IKEH

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. TO BRING WIVES OF CLERGYMEN TOGETHER UNDER ONE UMBRELLA TO ASSOCIATE, SAVE, INVEST, COOPERATE, PRAY FOR THEIR SPOUSES AND MINISTRIES, UPHOLD GOD 2.TO ASSIST THE LESS PRIVILEGED.

OBJECTIVE: 1. TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE.

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 REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION

SIGNED : SECRETARY

SIGNED SECRETARY

SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES 1. REV. AKPEKUNJOYE ISAIAH 2. ELDER OLADESU AYINDE 3. DEACONESS ADESHINA OMOTOLA 4. MRS ONIFADE ABOSEDE 5. MRS ALOMOGE MERCY 6. MR. JOSIAH OLUSOLA 7. MR. OLUDARE JACOB 8. ELDER OLUFEMI OLAYINKA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED:- SECRETARY

RUA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1) DAVID JOSHUA - PRESIDENT/FOUNDER (2) CHUKWUDI BENSON (TREASURER) (3) OKPARA NNEKA (SECRETARY) THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

CLEANHEART CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY

ABAKPA TOGETHERNESS BUSINESS- MIND ASSOCIATION

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 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) ATOGOR, JEREMIAH AGU - CHAIRMAN 2) IKPEME,EDET EKPO - SECRETARY 3) EDET, OFFIONG BASSEY

TRUSTEES 1. OKPARA OKEY JONNIE ( CHAIRMAN) 2. MADIKE NKEIRUKA PEACELIA 3. OGBONNA UZODIMMA CLETUS - SECRETARY 4. IGWE AUGUSTINE HOSANNA

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE : 1) TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE SOCIETY. 2) TO WIN SOULS FOR JESUS CHRIST IN THE SOCIETY FOR THE GROWTH OF THE CHURCH.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO CREATE A PLATFORM FOR WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS IDEAS OF MEMBERS. 2. TO FOSTER UNITY

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

DAVID AND ANNA PARRADANG FOUNDATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES: 1. NENDIRMWA PARRADANG 2. NENKANGMWA PARRADANG 3. RHOTIKINEN PARRADANG 4. POKAS ELIZABETH PARRADANG 5. MUDIMKA PARRADANG 6. ANNA PANMUN PARRADANG 7. DAVID SHIKFU PARRADANG AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO ASSIST AND CARE FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE IN THE SOCIETY 2. GENERAL HUMANITARIAN WORK TO THE POOR ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

DUNAMIS APOSTOLIC PRAISE MINISTRY

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. NNENNA UKPAI 08032773398

LAGOS STATE BUTCHERS ASSOCIATION THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR ADDITION OF TRUSTEES TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED 1. ALHAJI MUHYDEEN ADEMOLA OJIKUTU 2. ALHAJI SURAJUDEEN OLALEKAN OLD TRUSTEES AND OTHER PARTS OF CONSTITUTION REMAIN THE SAME. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

FOOD SAFETY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO ADVOCATE AND ENLIGHTEN THE MASSES ON THE IMPORTANT OF GOING FOR SAFE AND QUALITY FOOD, WATER, CHEMICAL AND DETERGENTS.

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE : 1. AUDU SAMUEL GADZAMA 3. THLIZA ALEXANDER DANIEL 5. USMAN KWAYA 7. MADU IJIDAI MANN 9. IBRAHIM ISTIFANUS ZAKAWA

2. MADU ANDREW 4. SAMAILA LASSA PTILAPARI 6. KWADA PAUL KAKYE 8. SINI SUNDAY ZIRA

THE AIM AND OBJECTIVE : 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY.

EXCELLENCE & FRIENDS MANAGEMENT CARE CENTRE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER “PART C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

OLD TRUSTEES 1. DR. OBINNA O. OLERIBE - CHAIRMAN 2. BARR. TEMITOPE OGUNBONA - SECRETARY 3. MRS JOSEPHINE UZOARU 4. PRINCESS O. OSITA OLERIBE 5. DR. OLABISI OLADIPO 6. MR SAMUEL OKAFOR 7. ENGR. KENNETH ONYEWUCHI NEW TRUSTEES 1. PROF. BABATUNDE LAWAL SALAKO 2. PROF SIMON D. TAYLOR-ROBINSON 3. DR. CHUKWUEMEKA NWACHUKWU 4. PROF. EDITH OKEKE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO EMPOWER AFRICANS TO SUCCEED IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE, HEALTH,ECONOMY, SPIRITUAL AND PHYSICAL 2. TO RAISE NEW CROPS OF AFRICANS. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

L-MUBDY-L-KHAIRATH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR KNOWLEDGE WISDOM AND SPIRITUALITY THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER “PART C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

TRUSTEES 1. SALAMI ABDOUL MOUBDIOU 3. ADEMOLA HAMEED ADEWOLE 5. ALHAJI ZAKARIYA SERIKI

2. OLUSHESI SANNI BABATUNDE 4. RAFIU RIANAT IDOWU 6. ALHAJA RASHIDAT ABDULAZEEZ

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AMONGST MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENLIGHTENMENT 2. TO SERVE AS AN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR ISLAMIC LEARNING ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SHAIBU SANI ESQ

ASSOCIATION OF EDO SOUTH MARKET WOMEN AND MEN

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

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

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

TRUSTEES: 1. WILLIAMS IDONGESIT OKON 2. EKABA PROSPER EVEZI -SECRETARY 3. UKPONG UDEME ASUQUO -CHAIRMAN

TRUSTEES : 1. OKORIE OKECHUKWU 2. OKORIE MARIA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. TO MAKE HEAVEN AND TO TAKE AS MANY PEOPLE WITH US, IN OTHER TO EXPAND GOD KINGDOM. 2. TO DISSEMINATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE WORD OF GOD TO THE END THAT PEOPLE MAY BE EVANGELIZED AND BELIEVERS MAY BE CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF JESES CHRIST.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO ORGANISE AND TRAIN FOOD MANUFACTURERS, HANDLERS, EXPORTERS, IMPORTERS, DISTRIBUTORS, RETAILERS, USERS ,CONSUMERS ADVERTISERS, TRANSPORTERS AND FARMERS ON FOOD SAFETY. 2. TO COOPERATE WITH PROFESSIONALS AND INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES ON FOOD SAFETY

TRUSTEES 1. JOSEPHINE OMOREGIE - CHAIRPERSON. 2. BARR. OSARODION OGIE 3. ENG. LAWRENCE OKAH 4. MRS. FLORENCE ERO 5. MRS. EDEBIRI MABEL - SECRETARY

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION SIGNED: OMOWUNMI BOLANLE FALODE SOLICITOR 08023113924

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

AIMS 1. TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE MEMBERS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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ADEKUNLE ADANNA MAY IHENDU

MRS IYIVUEZE CHINAZA HOPE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IHENDI ADANNA MAY, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADEKUNLE ADANNA MAY IHENDU. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ODO CHINAZA HOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IYIVUEZE CHINAZA HOPE; ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

SALAKO BASIRAT OMOLARA Formerly Known As OLALEYE BASIRA OMOLARA Now Known As SALAKO BASIRAT OMOLARA. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

OSHUNBIYI DANIEL OLAROTIMI Formerly known and addressed as OSHUNBIYI FATAI OLAROTIMI now wish to be known and addressed as OSHUNBIYI DANIEL OLAROTIMI. All former documents remain valid.

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OCHIAKA IKENNA EMMANUEL I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS ANI CHRISTOPHER EMMANUEL, NOW WISH TO BE CALLED OCHIAKA IKENNA EMMANUEL, ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID , GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE NOTE.

MRS IYIVUEZE CHINAZA HOPE

ABDULMALIK ABDULWAHAB

MOSHOOD OLAWALE IBRAHIM

CORRECTION OF NAME

I FORMER LY KNOWN AS ABDULLAHI ABDULWAHAB AND ABDULMALIK ABDULWAHAB ARE STILL THE SAME PERSON BUT NOW WHICH TO BE KNOWN AS ABDULMALIK ABDULWAHAB . ALL FORMER DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID , BANK AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTICE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DEREK IBRAHIM NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MOSHOOD OLAWALE IBRAHIM. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MY NAME WAS WRONGLY WRITTEN AS MUBARAK AMINU OR AMINU MUBARAK TO BE CORRECTED AS NAME MUBARAK AMINU . A. ALL DOCUMENTS BEARING MY FORMER NAME REMAINS VALID.

BABATUNDE ADESEGUN KOLAWOLE

MRS ASSUMPTA NKIRUKA \

Formerly Known As OLUWOLE BABATUNDE EBENIZER Now Known As BABATUNDE ADESEGUN KOLAWOLE. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

Formerly Known As MISS ASSUMPTA NKIRUKA OSUIZUGBE Now Known As MRS ASSUMPTA NKIRUKA MUOMA. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

My name was wrongly written as AMODU AHMED to be corrected as AMODU AHMED OPE.All documents bearing my former name remains valid.

Formerly Known As ONOFE GOD’STIME AZIENGBE Now Known As Inegbenedo GOD’STIME AZIENGBE. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

Formerly Known As ANIACHUNA PIUS IFEANYI Now Known As ANIACHUNA EMMANUEL IFEANYI Born On The 23rd of October 1982.

Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

Formerly Known As MISS FAITH EBELE SOLOMON Now Known As MRS FAITH EBELE EMORDI. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

TAJUDEEN YUSUF OLUDARE

MUSA ROSEMARY

JATTO DIEPREYE FRANK

FOWODE OLUWATOSIN TINUADE

ADAMS RITA DACHEN I, formerly known and addressed as ADAMU SATMUN and RITA ADAMU, now wish to be known and addressed as ADAMS RITA DACHEN. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

Formerly Known As Morufat Folashade Asaba Now Known As Folashade Asaba Ibebuik.

Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS ODO CHINAZA HOPE NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MRS IYIVUEZE CHINAZA HOPE; ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

ANIACHUNA EMMANUEL IFEANYI

I, formerly known and addressed as OFEIMUN RITA USIOMO, Now wish to be known and addressed as OFEIMUN DORCAS OLUWASEUN. All former documents remain valid general public take note

Formerly Known As Miss Lawal Shadiat Abiodun Now Known As Bello Sadia Abiodun. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

ROSEMARY OLUFUNKE REIS

INEGBENEDO GOD’STIME AZIENGBE

OFEIMUN DORCAS OLUWASEUN

FOLASHADE ASABA IBEBUIK

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROSEMARY OLUFUNKE AJAYI NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ROSEMARY OLUFUNKE REIS; ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME

Formerly Known As TAJUDEEN YUUSUF MUHAMMED Now Known As TAJUDEEN YUSUF OLUDARE. Former Document Remain Valid, General Public Note.

BELLO SADIA ABIODUN

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AS MICAH ROSEMARY NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MUSA ROSEMARY. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.

MRS FAITH EBELE EMORDI

DOLA OLUWASEYI NIKE I, formerly known and addressed as AYANTOYE OLUWASEYI NIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as DOLA OLUWASEYI NIKE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ARIWEI DIEPREYE BAIKORU, Now wish to be known and addressed as JATTO DIEPREYE FRANK. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MANUWA OLUWATOSIN TINUADE, Now wish to be known and addressed as FOWODE OLUWATOSIN TINUADE. All former documents remain valid general public take note

MRS OBIADI IJEOMA ESTHER

OYENIYI OLUBANKE OLABISE

ADENIJI KAFAYAT BOLANLE

EHIGIE OLUWAPONMILE WUMI (MRS)

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS OKOLI IJEOMA ESTHER, Now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OBIADI IJEOMA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SHOBOYEJO OLUBANKE OLABISE, now wish to be known and addressed as OYENIYI OLUBANKE OLABISE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADENIJI KAFAYAT OLABISI, now wish to be known and addressed as ADENIJI KAFAYAT BOLANLE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as JEGEDE OLUWAPONMILE WUMI, now wish to be known and addressed as EHIGIE OLUWAPONMILE WUMI (MRS). All former documents remain valid general public take note.

ORIDO EMMANUEL IFEOLUWA SEEBOURGE

AKINDELE-NELLY OPEYEMI

LEONARD IDOKO

AYODELE RACHEL OLARONKE

I, formerly known and addressed as SEEBOURGE EMMANUEL IFEOLUWA, now wish to be known and addressed as ORIDO EMMANUEL IFEOLUWA SEEBOURGE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AKINDELE OPEYEMI DAVID, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINDELE-NELLY OPEYEMI. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as EJEMBI JOHN, now wish to be known and addressed as LEONARD IDOKO. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

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SYLVY-MOWETE FUNMILAYO HANNAH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ORIGINALS OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C OF O) NO. 10D6W-3AACZ -59ELR-AC08U-10 WITH FILL NO. YB10040 DATED 30THE MAY 2003 AND REGISTERED AS NO 5979 AT PAGE 5979 VOLUME 30 AT LAND REGISTRY OFFICE FCT, ABUJA WHICH WAS ISSUED IN THE NAME HABU YUSUF OF NO 9 POWERLINE DAWAKI OPPOSITE ADKAN ESTATE GWARINPA ABUJA GOT LOST AND WAS DULLY REPORTED TO POLICE

I FORMERLY KNOWN AS MRS SILVI FUNMILAYO HANNAH NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN, CALLED AND ADDRESSED AS MRS SYLVYMOWETE FUNMILAYO HANNAH. THE CHANGE OF SURNAME, ALSO, AFFECTS MY FAMILY THUS: MY DAUGHTER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS SILVI NAOMI OLOLADE (NOW SYLVY-MOWETE NAOMI OLOLADE) AND THREE SONS VIZ: FORMER SILVI MARK OLUMIDE (NOW SYLVY-MOWETE MARK OLUMIDE); FORMER SILVI ELLIOT OPEOLUWA (NOW SYLVY-MOWETE ELLIOT OPEOLUWA); FORMER SILVI JASON AYODEJI (NOW SYLVYMOWETE JASON AYODEJI) AND MY HUSBAND’S NAME IS MR SYLVY-MOWETE SAMUEL ONYEKA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

STATION . ALL EFFORT TO GET IT BACK HAS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION, LAND REGISTRY OFFICE FCT ABUJA AND ABUJA GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AGIS) AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME That I am the same person bearing FAMIYANTAN SHAKIRAT OLUFUNMILAYO and FAMIYANTAN FUNMILAYO SAKI and FAMUYANTAN S. OLUFUNMILAYO and FAMUYANTAN FUNMILAYO and FAMUYANTAN FUNMILAYO SHAKIRAT and TOLULASE FUNMILAYO and TOLULASE FUNMI and TOLULASE FUNMILAYO AND OLUFUNMILAYO TOLULASE are referring to me as one and same person now wish to be known and addressed as OLUFUNMILAYO ANIKE TOLULASE.

CORRECTION OF NAME My BVN shows STEVEN DARAMOLA. My complete name is STEVEN AYODELE DARAMOLA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

SULEIMAN ABDUL WAHID I, formerly known and addressed as SULEMAN ABDUL WAHID ONORUOYIZA, now wish to be known and addressed as SULEIMAN ABDUL WAHID. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

MRS. EJIM ESTHER OBIAGERIE

OLADIPUPO SARATU OMOLARA

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODIGWE ESTHER OBIAGERIE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. EJIM ESTHER OBIAGERIE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ALUKO SARATU OMOLARA, now wish to be known and addressed as OLADIPUPO SARATU OMOLARA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as AGBOOLA RACHEL OLARONKE, now wish to be known and addressed as AYODELE RACHEL OLARONKE. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

MUOMA

OLADEJO FASILAT FUNMILAYO I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADEJO ALABI FUNMILAYO, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OLADEJO FASILAT FUNMILAYO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

MARK ABUO OJONG I, formerly known and addressed as MARK ABUO ABI, now wish to be known and addressed as MARK ABUO OJONG. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

IKHIDE OMOLE I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKHIDE AIKPOKPO GLORIA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS IKHIDE OMOLE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

PUBLIC NOTICE

MR. OKO MATHIAS OFFOBOCHE

EMMANUEL YOHANNA

I formerly known and addressed as Mr. Oko Mathias Ogar, now I wish to be known and addressed as Mr. Oko Mathias Offoboche.

All former documents remain valid. General public take note

I, formerly known and addressed as YAHONA EMMANUEL LUKA, Now wish to be known and addressed as EMMANUEL YOHANNA. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

AMINA UMAR

OMOLE OLUWATOSIN SERAH

I, formerly known and addressed as AMINA ISA., now wish to be known and addressed as AMINA UMAR. All former documents remain valid. Keystone Bank, UBA Plc and general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as SAMSON SERAH OLUWATOSIN, now wish to be known and addressed as OMOLE OLUWATOSIN SERAH. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

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ALKALI IBRAHIM FOUNDATION

NEW HOPE DELIVERANCE MINISTRY INT’L

This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. DAMIETE PRINCE KHAMA - CHAIRMAN. 2. KHAMA DAMIETE SOPHIA - SECRETARY.

TRUSTEES 1 DR. MOHAMMED DADA IBRAHIM 3. HAUWA SULEIMAN 5. DR MOHAMMED MAHDI ABULL 7. MUHAMMAD BABA JIBRIN

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. UZOCHUKWU JOSEPH CHUKWUEMEKA - CHAIRMAN. 2. IWEKAOGWU EVELYN AZUKA - SECRETARY. 3. ANONDE OSITA ONYEAMA. 4. UGBEDE DENNIS NKEM. 5. EGBUOGU SEBASTINE OKECHI. 6. OKECHUKWU GRACE MAUREEN.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO THE WHOLE WORLD AND TO RESTORE THE LOSE SOULS TO CHRIST Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of this publication.

2. ASMA’U BABABA SHEHU 4. DR. SHEHU MAHDI 6. ABDULKADIR DAHUWA IBRAHIM

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT FOR THE LESS PRIVILEGE 2 TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ORGANIZING EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STEERT, MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED. CHAIRMAN

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PREACH THE WORD OF GOD.

EBENEZER COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL IJAIYE OJOKORO OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION

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FIRE POWER CHURCH OF GOD

THIS IS TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY IN RESPECT OF THE BELOW MENTION PLOT OF LAND AND THAT AN APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF LANDS AGIS, ABUJA HAS BEEN MADE FOR OBTAINING THE CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF SAME. A. ORIGINAL ALLOTTEE: JOAFIF NIGERIA LIMITED B. DISTRICT : GARKI C. CADASTRAL ZONE AO3 D. PLOT NO. 1395 E. SIZE 1, 943. 75M2

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET ENO OBONG E UMOH CHAIRMAN 2. BELLO IBRAHIM - SECRETARY 3. IME EMMANUEL UMOH - TREASURER

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. OWODEYI OLUWASEGUN MUFTAU 3. ATANDA OLATOKUNBO LATEEF 5. OGUNSANWO ADOTOUN MODINAT 7. OLADUNJOYE MANSUR ARAMIDE 9. OLADELE KEMI AMOPE

SIGNED: MANAGEMENT

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: BAR A. I. OJINI

IREWON DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

360 DEGREES WHAT AM I FOUNDATION

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

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. TAIWO EMMANUEL OLUFEMI 3. OREKOYA TOSIN OLUSEGUN 5. ADEWALE WAHEED ADEKUNLE 7. OLATUNJI OLALEKAN JOSEPH 9. OGUNTUGA DESMOND MUYIWA

TRUSTEES: 1. IYOBOSA FRANCES OSAGHAE 2. ETAWHARA IRIKEFE PETER 3. AYODEJI SUNDAY ALARAN 4. AGBONGIAGUE OMOAFENI

2. OGUNADE OLAWALE SUNDAY 4. TAIWO OLONIPEKUN JULIUS 6. OGUNDAINI GBENGA ALABA 8. KUYORO IYABOSOLA AFOLAKE

2. ATANDA ADEBISI OLADELE 4. OLANIPEKUN ABIMBOLA OLUWAKEMI 6. OLOYEDE OLADIPUPO OLAYINKA 8. AKINWANDE OLADIPUPO ABRAHAM

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBER ANY OBJECTIONS TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

GOD OF GREAT CITY INTERNATIONAL CHURCH

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED BODY 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. PROPHET MIRACLE ANTHONY OBA-IYANU ORIAMAJA - PRESIDENT 2. MRS FLORENCE MIRACLE ANTHONY ORIAMAJA 3. ELDER SAMPSON TEIDE 4. MR IFU JAMES HENRY - SECRETARY

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF MEMBER 2. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBER

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1 . TO ENLIGHTEN AND SENSITIZE YOUTH S AND YOUNG PEOPLE ON VITAL ISSUES THROUGH PRACTICAL AND HIGHLY ENGAGING PROGRAMS SUCH AS EXPERT UPDATE AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS

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

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

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B 198, GARKI ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED: OKOROAFOR RELIANCE

ROYAL TEMPLE INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST ALADURA 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. SPECIAL APOSTLE SAMUEL OLUSEGUN IDOWU - GENERAL OVERSEER 2. SENIOR EVANGELIST ADENIJI JOHNSON IDOWU 3. REV APOSTOLIC MOTHER IDOWU MODUPE KUDIRAT 4. LADY LEADER AKINLOSOTU ITUNUOLUWA - SECRETARY

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

TRUSTEES: 1) PROFESSOR FATIU ABIOLA AROGUNDADE. (2) PROFESSOR ABUBAKR ABEFE SANUSI (3) ENGR. ADETONA OYEBANJI SULI.

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

GREAT HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER INTERNATIONAL

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER “PART C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, LAWS OF THE FEDERATION OF NIGERIA, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1,REV.PRINCE ARHEGHAN-CHAIRMAN. 2,REV.HUMPHREY ARHEGHAN-MEMBER. 3,PASTOR CAROL ARHEGHAN-MEMBER.

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1) TO HELP THE LESS PRIVILEGED. 2. TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR THE NEEDY.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES. 1,TO ASSEMBLE TOGETHER AS A CONGREGATION OF GOD THROUGH JESUS CHRIST THEREBY AWAKENING MEMBERS TO A DEPER KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE TEACHING THROUGH SEASONAL AND SPIRITUAL BLESSED MEN AND WOMEN SERVANTS OF GOD AND TO RAISE HIGHER THE TOTAL MAN TO FULFILL HIS DREAM THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

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

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

SIGNED: IFEANYI ONWUZURIKE 08050605543

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

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. FIDELIS OSITADIMMA OKORIE MADUMERE - CHAIRMAN 2. MRS. FIDELIA CHISOM NKWOCHA - SECRETARY 3. MISS MARY CHIGOZIE MADUMERE 4. MR. ANTHONY EKENE MADUMERE 5. MR. FIDELIS ONYEKA MADUMERE (JNR) 6. MR. DAVID EBUBE MADUMERE 7. MR. PETER UDOBUAKU MADUMERE THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES: 1. PROVISION OF SKILLS ACQUISITION TO WOMEN, YOUTHS AND LESS PRIVILEGED PEOPLE IN THE SOCIETY 2. EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE .

3. ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH 4. PROVISION OF SUPPORT SEED FOR STARTUP CAPITAL .

ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION SIGNED: SECRETARY

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

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FG inaugurates C’ttee on pension liabilities Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÎÎÎAn inter-ministerial

committee to review all pension liabilities of the federal government and come up with strategies to offset such liabilities has been inaugurated by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who chairs the committee.

While inaugurating the Committee on Mon-

day in Abuja, Mrs Adeosun said that the terms of reference of the Committee were to review and reconcile all pension liabilities of the Federal Government; make recommendations as to what portion of the liabilities can be funded through budgetary appropriations; and suggest creative ways of funding the balance.

Mrs. Adeosun tasked

members of the Committee to equally identify any pension assets that could be in suspense and ensure that such monies are used in offsetting the liabilities and set up a mechanism that will facilitate regular payment of pensions through budgetary allocations and other creative ways.

The minister lamented the situation of pension-

ers who were not paid their entitlements and vowed that the Committee would ensure that it creates a mechanism through which pensioners would be paid their entitlements as and when due.

Members of the committee include the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional

Arrangement Department (PTAD), and acting Director-General of the National Pension Commission and the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation.

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation

LG Poll: APC chieftain alleges plan to impose candidate in Lagos Island

Serve humanity to give back to God, Ambode tells political, religious leaders Ladesope Ladelokun

ÎÎÎA chieftain of the All

Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos Island, Alhaji Adisa Balogun, has called on the leadership of the party to restrain from imposing candidates on the people of the area especially in the forth-coming council chairmanship election.

Balogun said that the call become necessary ahead of the scheduled stakeholders meeting billed for Ikejatoday. He urged the leadership of the party in the state to allow the wishes of the people of the council to prevail as democracy demands.

He maintained that there was a rumour making the rounds that there were plans to impose a particular aspirant on the people of the area.

He said that the said party leadership are rumoured to be lobbying the national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu to accept the said aspirant against the wish of the majority.

Balogun, however, urged Asiwaju Tinubu and other leaders to disregard reject the said call to impose the candidate.

were also represented on the Committee.

It could be recalled President Muhammadu Buhari approved the constitution of the inter-ministerial committee to reconcile outstanding pension liabilities due to civil servants and offer solutions to the lingering problems in the pension system.

Senator Danjuma Goje (l), presented the 2017 budget report to the Nigerian Senate in Abuja… on Tuesday.

PDP to Buhari: Sack Amaechi for looting Rivers treasury Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

ÎÎÎThe Rivers state chapter

of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded an immediate dismissal and prosecution of the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, by President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly looting the treasury of the state.

The party’s position was stated on Tuesday by its state chairman, Chief Felix Obuah, who hailed Monday’s judgment by the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, upholding the legality of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, to probe the sale of valued assets of the state.

The PDP Chairman commended the Honourable Justices of the Court of Ap-

peal who presided over suit number CA/PH/342/2015 and delivered the unanimous judgment, dismissing the appeal filed by the former Governor challenging the constitution of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry.

Chief Obuah said it would have amounted to gross injustice and subversion of Rivers peoples’ right if former Governor Rotimi Amaechi was allowed to go without being probed after the alleged “huge looting, misappropriation of public funds and reckless sale of valued state assets by his administration.”

The PDP chairman noted that after thorough inquiry, the Commission made some recommendations which he said found the former governor “culpable to the allegations made against him and his administration regarding the looting of the State.”

These, he said, included

the sale of the Omoku 150 Mega Watts Gas Turbine; Afam 360 Mega Watts Turbine; Trans-Amadi 136 MW Gas Turbine; and Eleme 75MW Gas Turbine; the sale of Olympia Hotel; the waste of funds on the construction of the Mono-rail project; the failed construction of Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte Specialist Hospital; the disbursement of N2b under the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme; the accrued sum total of money from the mandatory monthly contribution of N1bn by the Rivers State Government into the Rivers State Reserved Fund, and many others.

He further noted that some of the recommendations of the Commission which the former Governor must act fast to comply with include: “The refund of N4,633,440,000 illegally paid to CLINOTEC under the

failed Public Private Partnership; That in respect of the thirty-eight (38) unregistered co-operative societies that benefited from the agricultural grants, the former Rivers State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Emmanuel Chinda, who compiled the list of the benefitting cooperative societies, should be made to refund all grants so disbursed and should also be prosecuted for defrauding the government and people of Rivers State.

The Permanent Secretary and all members of the Disbursement Committee should be made to face disciplinary action for not following the guidelines of the Loan before recommending disbursement to the Co-operatives.

ÎÎÎLagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has charged leaders in different strata of the Nigerian society to serve selflessly with a view to touching lives by making life easy for the people.

He also urged them to see ‘serving’ as a clarion call from God. Ambode, who made the call at the second session of the 33rd Synod of the premier diocese in the church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the diocese of Lagos, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos on Monday opined that serving humanity selflessly should be seen as a way of giving back to God for His uncommon blessings by everyone in position of authority.

“Politics is all about service.We’ve been elevated by God and it is important that we touch lives and make life easier for the people,” he said.

The second session of the 33rd Synod, with the theme: ‘Serving” (Ephesians 2:10), also provided opportunity for the Diocesan Bishop of Lagos and Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev. Dr. Ephraim Ademowo , to announce the names of clerics that have been earmarked for honour by promotion owing to their diligent and selfless service to man and God . Among those honoured are Rev. Canons Kehinde Olajide, Clement Iwuoha, Olaniyi Agesin and Victor Fashakin-all promoted to the rank of Archdeacon.

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ÎÎÎ The Delta state gov-

ernment said that the agitation by militants’ group was a major cause of reduction in oil production which has invariably affected the revenue accruing to the state from federation allocation.

Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, told journalists on Tuesday in Asaba while reacting to the dwindling economic fortune of the state.

He however promised, that succor will soon go the way of the state and federal governments as over 200, 000 barrels of crude oil will be fed into the country’s export line

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Militancy in the Niger Delta cause of daily loss of $12m, reduction in oil production, says Delta govt

daily on the completion of the forcados 48-Inch under water export pipeline operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) the militants destroyed last year 2016.

According to him, the repair and activation of the export line means a higher level of crude export for the national economic and Delta, host of the facility will by the same token shut up the receipts from the statutory allocation from the federation account and under the aegis of the 13 percent derivation principle for oil bear-

ing states.

His words: “Nigeria was losing about 200, 000 barrels of crude oil per day due to the booming of forcados pipeline that conveys forcados grade of crude oil to the over 400, 000 barrels per day to the Forcados Export Terminals in the Western NigerDelta” disclosing that the loss which translates to an average of $12million daily at an oil price of 846 per barrel, arose from the damage caused on the 48inch under water pipeline which disrupted crude oil flows to the expert terminal.

Noting that the virtual completion of repair work on the mangled line was massive in progress, the Chief Press Secretary added that beyond the federal government’s involvement in resolving the agitation pro peace efforts had proved most useful in the restoration of peace in the once volatile oil bearing areas of the state.

He explained that Dr. Okowa led government at inauguration was inundated with huge incidences of militancy including herdsmen attacks on host communities, adding that

the effects of the agitations by the militants’ group portended nightmare in the state but for God intervention.

“Most importantly that we also need a certain amount of money to ensure that we have peace in the creeks because just like the human body when you have some pain in the ear, it does not only inconvenience the ear, it affects other parts of the body, so the creeks affected the state” Aniagwu added.

He said that the state gover nment considering the welfare of the people beyond the mon-

Lagos CBD to provide support of business improvement

Ikeja electricity coy bemoans vandalism of electrical equipment

Benjamin Omoike

Joy Ekeke ÎÎÎIn a bid to fight against electrical vandalism, Ikeja Electric Plc, has decried recent cases of vandalism in Igando, Alimosho local Government area of Lagos state that led to massive epileptic power supply in the area.

The vandalism, which has led to severe compromise of installations belonging to Ikeja Electric by suspected criminal activities has warranted to blackout, affecting over 6,000 households and businesses.

The Head, Corporate Communications for the company, Felix Ofulue, decried the development, largely targeted at transformers where single core and up-riser cables worth millions of naira have been carted away.

He further noted that the increase in the vandalism of the company’s assets had become quite alarming and is depriving legitimate customers of their right to steady power supply.

“In the past two week, over 24 transformers were vandalized in Igando, leaving our customers in total darkness and this is quite worrisome considering the discomfort and economic loss to this community. It is quite troubling and intolerable because innocent customers are suffering,” he said.

Ofulue noted that the cost of replacing the stolen assets was huge and would take some time to restore.

He called on community leaders, youth associations and security agencies to make improved efforts to ensure that electrical assets within their communities were protected.

ey that would come to state, has continued to address the welfare and security of Deltans with intrinsic attention to issues bothering the people, stressing” “the state gover nment set up a high powered delegation headed by the State Deputy Gover nor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, and Prof. Sam Oyovbaire as Chairman Peace and Re conciliatory Committee who swung into action to placate our angry militants.

L-R: Head of Public Enlightenment, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Bisi Kazeem; Corps Marshal, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi; and Zonal Commanding Officers, FRSC Enugu State, Mr. Samuel Obayemi, at the 2017 Commanding Officers’ Strategy Workshop at FRSC Academy Udi, Enugu State… on Tuesday.

Lagos CJ frees 66 Kirikiri inmates Titilope Joseph, Daniel Ojukwu

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The Chief Judge of Lagos state, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade, on Tuesday freed 66 awaiting trial inmates at the Kirikiri Medium security prison.

The gesture is part of the effort of the judiciary and other stakeholders to decongest the prisons.

All those granted freedom have been held in prison for upwards of nine months. They were all released under the powers conferred on the Chief Judge under section 1(1) Criminal Justice Release from Custody Special Provisions Act Cap 40, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2007.

Justice Atilade, who

was billed to free only 35 inmates, later increased the number to 66 after prison officials prevailed on her to consider 31 other inmates picked from under bridges and streets of Lagos in order to decongest the heavily populated prison.

“Over 100 requests for pardon was received by the amnesty committee headed by Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye out of which only 35 were approved,” she said.

Admonishing the freed inmates to go and sin no more, Justice Atilade said that the only way to reciprocate the gesture is for them to henceforth live a good life and be of good conduct.

“You are hereby released from this prison today May 9, 2017. Go and

sin no more,” Atilade said.

Justice Atilade stated that the objective of the exercise is not only to decongest the prison but also to ensure that the freed inmates are truly reformed and can contribute meaningfully to the society.

“The impact of this exercise can only be felt when you the beneficiaries of this amnesty gesture show that you are truly reformed. I wish you the very best and you should see this as an opportunity to start afresh,” she said.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Deputy Comptroller of Prison, Mr. Yomi Oluwaniyi, decried the deplorable state of prison saying that the facility is in dire need of new structures and vehicles.

“You may wish to know

that the resources and facilities of this prisons is seriously over stretched.

We are doing everything possible to manage the challenge.

“This is why we are appealing to your lordship to use your influence to prevail on the Lagos state government to build two more structures for us here.

“We also need about two Black Maria to help us with the challenge of transporting inmates to various court where their matters are been handled,” he said.

The prison which was built to accommodate 1,700 inmates presently has 3326 inmates. While 537 are convicts, 2789 are awaiting trial.

ÎÎThe Lagos state government has re-affirmed its commitment to ensuring that the Lagos Central Business Districts (CBD) sustains its recognition among other downtown areas of the world by providing necessary support for business improvement in the districts, enforce environmental policies and uphold rules and regulations.

The Special Adviser to the governor on Central Business Districts, Hon. Agboola Dabiri, who stated this during the 2017 Ministerial Press briefing in Alausa as part of activities marking the second-year anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, disclosed that the Governor had approved the development of Lagos CBD electronic directory known as ‘Lagos CBD eGuide’ meant to provide verified information about real business, location of products and items by streets and by sector to shoppers and visitors to Lagos CBD from outside the state.

According to him, activities of fraudsters will be reduced by the eGuide as shoppers and visitors shall have access to verified and managed information about businesses, government and access to the right agencies for complete service and feedback.

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Inspire Marketing vows to reposition Basketball ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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eading sports marketing company, Inspire Marketing and Branding International has unveiled a bold agenda aimed at repositioning the game of basketball in the country. This is in view of the poor state of basketball in Nigeria, which has been bedeviled by institutional and bureaucratic negligence as well as a lack of serious funding from both government and private sector.

Encouraging corporate and private sector sponsorship; supporting Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) developmental initiatives; raising funds to support Nigerian national teams; coordinating and facilitating international travel for the teams; elevating the Nigeria men’s team to top 10 and women’s team to top 30 in the rankings; funding grassroots basketball projects and initiatives; creating international opportunities for local basketballers; fostering sports scholarships opportunities for talented Nigerians and improving the image of Nigeria and Nigerians abroad through sports are some of the stated objec-

tives of this initiative.

Speaking at Extra Time in Lagos, ‘Yinka Abioye, CEO, Inspire Marketing & Branding Int’l noted that basketball, the second most played sport in Nigeria, has the potential of engaging and employing thousands of young people. “ To this end, our first step in repositioning and driving viability is that Inspire Marketing& Branding International in partnership with the Nigeria Basketball Federation, NBBF and the support of some NBA legends are organizing a fund raising Gala with the theme “Inspiring the Nation – Repositioning Basketball in Nigeria”.

This event will take at the Grand-ballroom of the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on the 19th of May, 2017”, Abioye said.

On expected outcomes, “our intention is to popularize the game and make it much more enviable than even soccer. By repositioning the game, we expect more followership, more value for the brand in the country, and we will help to deepen the sponsorship pool in a way that provides growth and opportunities to young players within and outside the country and develop

L-R : Yinka Abioye, Chief Executive Officer, Inspire Marketing and Branding Intl; Victoria Eguavoen, former Basketball player and Head of Marketing & Strategy, Inspire Marketing and Branding Intl and Kunle Raji, NBBF Consultant on Marketing and Sponsorship at a media briefing on repositioning basketball in Nigeria which held in Lagos. the game in all its ramifications”, he continued.

Kunle Raji, NBBF Consultant on Marketing and Sponsorship explained that this “partnership is part of the grand plan by the Federation to raise funds on the one hand, especially for the national teams, and also to build some infrastructure around the logistics that goes with nurturing the national teams. This is because in the past we have had challenges catering to the

national teams from one end to the other as such it has become very necessary that we go this route in view of the expanded schedules and new windows being created which would see the national teams play at home. There would be a need for more resources and since we can’t fully depend on the government to meet our funding needs, there is need for an alternative”.

NNL: Heartland won’t surrender top spot—Ubido

H Baraje tasks sports administrators on talent hunt Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin

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chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Kawu Baraje has urged stakeholders in the Nigeria’sports sector to revamp it through talent hunting from the grassroots.

Baraje explained that hunting for talents at the grassroots was a practice in the past as a way of overhauling the sector from its present status.

The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national Secretary stressed that the Nigeria’s sports sector deserve more attention from all Nigerians, noting that all hands must be on deck to revamp sports from total collapse.

“I think the nation’s sports sector is not doing badly but we must do more.

“We must do more in the area of talent hunting.

“We must devise a scientific means of hunting for talents because if we don’t do it now, we may struggle in the future.

“Those days, administrators go as far as primary school to hunt for talents, we must go back to that era,” Baraje said.

He reiterated his support and commitment to the development of football and badminton pledging to devote more time and energy to participate in sporting activities out of his tight schedule.

eartland captain and utility player, Julius Ubido has said his side are not in a hurry to relinquish the top

spot of the second tier league. clash at the Dan Anyiam StaThe Naze Millionaires are hosts dium in Owerri. of Akwa Starlets in today’s Nigeria Ubido said his side have put National League (NNL) matchday 13 behind them the state FA Cup loss to non-league side, Sam Daddy FC to concentrate on the Starlets’ clash aimed at extending their six-match unbeaten record.

“Of course, we are not ready to let go the top spot in a hurry we are determined to do the needful to stay right there.

“We know it’s quite easy to climb to the summit but quite harder to sustain the height but with hard work we will maintain the status quo.

“The FA Cup loss to Sam Daddy FC is behind us as we want to continue the fine run on the league from where we stopped in the last game against Unicem Rovers.

“Of course, the loss will have nothing to do with our performance in the league especially the midweek clash against Akwa Starlets.

“That was a match we have no business to lose but football at times could be funny that’s why we have quickly erased the sad story off our minds.

“We have been unbeaten in the last six matches we want to further extend the enviable record to Akwa Starlets,” said the former Lobi Stars midfielder to supersport.com.

The Owerri outfit are at the summit of NNL southern conference log on 23 points from possible 33 points in the 11week old league.

Almar FC lift Ogun Federation Cup

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lmar Football Club of Ijebu-Ode, have emerged as champions of the Ogun State Federation Cup, for the first time in the club history.

Almar, who was runners up to Gateway United football club, in last year’s edition, lifted the trophy by defeating hard fighting JCTC Football Club of Abeokuta 1-0.

The only goal of the match was scored in the 63rd minute, while the two teams will now represent the State, at the National Federation Cup. However, Remo Stars Football Club (Senior team) had to dig deep, to defeat its Feeders team, in a thrilling third place match.

Remo Stars Feeders took the lead in the second half, before the senior team equalised from the penalty spot later on.

The Senior team eventually won 5-4 on penalties, after 7 penalty kicks.

The two matches were played at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.

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Eagles’ coach names killer squard against France, Corsica N Ahmed Musa is expected to captain Super Eagles during the upcoming international friendlies against France and Corsica.

igeria head coach Gernot Rohr has announced his 25-man squad for the upcoming international friendly games against France and Corsica later this month.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to camp in France ahead of their crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against South Africa on the 10th of June 2017.

The first friendly encounter will be against Corsica on Wednesday, May 24, before taking on European giants France two days later as Nigeria prepare to host South Africa.

Rohr applauds Nigeria Pitch awards ANDREW EKEJIUBA

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uper Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has commended the idea and efforts behind the Nigeria Pitch Awards, which fourth edition is slated for Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, 10th June 2017.

The Franco-German, who has won all three competitive matches with the three –time African champions since taking over the squad in July 2016, said professionals in all fields make effort to surpass their level best when they know there is something to look forward to.

“As professionals, footballers also are motivated by awards, which is a form of appreciation of their efforts on the field of play. They put in greater effort knowing there is reward, appreciation coming from

somewhere.

“The Nigeria Pitch Awards is a great idea, as it also rewards other persons who work in football, like coaches, referees, the administrators, the player-manager and the rest. It is important to maintain a process that guarantees credibility, through the transparency involved,” he said.

With award categories including goalkeeper of the year, defender of the year, midfielder of the year, striker of the year and king of the pitch and queen of the pitch, as well as honours for referee of the year, administrator of the year, sponsor of the year, football –friendly governor and player-manager of the year, the Nigeria Pitch Awards is a refreshingly different proposition from other regular Awards ceremonies.

Goalkeepers invited by Rohr includes Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah) and Dele Alampasu (Cesarense FC, Portugal).

Defenders invited are Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); William Ekong (KAA Gent, Belgium); Uche Agbo (CF Granada, Spain); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Elderson Echiejile (Sporting Gijon, Spain) and Chidozie Awaziem (FC Porto, Portugal) The midfielders who got Rohr’s nod are,Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Ete-

bo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Mikel Agu (Vitoria Setubal, Portugal) and Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa United FC).

Finally, the strikers who made the list are Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Stephen Odey (MFM FC); Olanrewaju Kayode (FC Austria Wien, Austria); Isaac Success (Watford FC, England); Noah Serenren-Bazee (Hannover 96, Germany); Victor Osimhen (Wolfsburg FC, Germany)and Sikiru Olatubosun (MFM FC).

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FCTA to fast-track completion of NYSC permanent orientation AT 2 camp –Minister

FCTA task force arrests 791 vehicles, commercial cyclists, sex workers AT3 Meningitis: FCTA orders for schools, workers’ vaccination ÏÏÏAs part of proactive mea-

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (right) chatting with the Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, when the later paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja…recently.

FCTA trains over 2,800 staff for improved productivity

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Administration (FCTA) has prioritised the retraining of its workforce for an improved productivity, just as the leadership has made the gesture mandatory to all staff under its employment to avoid a drop in standards and increase in productivity.

The present leadership of the FCTA embarked on staff training programme, a customised capacity building programme to restore staff confidence and preparation for leadership as the training presents a prime opportunity to expand the knowledge base of all employees.

The report stated that the train-

ing has become necessary because most of FCTA employees have weaknesses in their area of jurisdiction.

According to the records from the establishment and training department of the FCTA, a training programme allows the staff to strengthen those skills each employee needs to improve upon, stressing that developmental programmes of a sort brings all employees to a higher level of performance as it also aides better transfer of services to other corporate organisations.

The training started as at early 2017and still ongoing as the programme accommodates the staff in batches. The record also shows that about 1,200 staff attended Public Service Institute of Nigeria while over

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700 staff have also completed their own turn at the Digital Bridge Institute and over 500 staff are still undergoing training as at the press time.

It observed that the training also provides the staff the ability for team work or to work as without help and supervision from another.

The Abuja Times search recorded that the permanent secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, was instrumental to the successful programme that saw over 2,800 staff pass through various capacity building within 4 weeks.

Dr. Ajakaiye, while addressing the staff at the end of their training, said: “Bringing you here was strategic because it will impart in you a lot. I too was a beneficiary of this training progamme as an Assistant Director. I can tell you that it changed my perception as a civil servant and since then I have always said that whenever I have the opportunity of sending people for a training programme, particularly

the staff at the Directorate cadre that they must come to this place.

One of the reasons is that the institute is close to us and the resources are very good and I am sure that you people also enjoyed your training here”.

Ajakaiye while further admonishing the senior staff cadre, stated that the reason a choice of civil service training institute was made for the Assistant Directors and Deputy Directors is because they are being prepared for leadership.

“The FCTA staff are very hard working but you would agree with me that over the years specific and strategic training has been neglected and you will agree with me also that what you have learnt during this one week will possibly change a lot of things in your production and in the way you now see yourself as a civil servant. One of the purpose is to build your confidence as civil servants because that was one of the things I noticed lacking in FCT civil servants”.

sure to forestall the spread of Meningitis in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the authorities of Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have directed its agency, Primary Health Care Board (PHCB) to extend the on-going vaccination against the dreaded disease to schools, officers in its employ and residents of the six Area Councils in the FCT. Recall that the administration had earlier denied any dint of meningitis infection and death as rumored earlier in all its vicinities.

FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, who handed down the directive on Thursday in his office at Area Eleven during a meeting with the six Area Councils Chairmen and other stakeholders, urged officers, schools and residents of the territory to avail them for the exercise, adding that government would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute deviants.

Dr. Akjakaiye charged parents and religious organisations to always make their children and followers available for vaccination, while stressing that the FCT Administration would continue to carry out policies and programmes aimed at enhancing the well-being and welfare of residents of the territory.

The Permanent Secretary assured the board of the readiness of FCT Administration to make financial intervention in the event of shortage of vaccines and other facilities.

He further remarked that no responsible government would watch the lives of its citizens being ravaged by diseases that can be prevented.

Responding, Executive Secretary of PHCB assured the Permanent Secretary of the readiness of the board to carry out the directive.

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FCTA disburses N2.12bn to Area Councils, others ÏÏÏ The Federal Capital Terri-

tory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed the sum of 2.12 billion to the six Area Councils in the FCT and other stakeholders as its share of statutory allocation for the month of March.

FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, made the disclosure during the Joint Area Councils Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting held on Thursday in his office at Garki.

The breakdown of the allocation shows that out of the N2.12bn disbursed, Primary School Teachers got N998,912,759.14 while the 15% Pension Funds received N95,040,159.75; 1% Training Fund got N18,886,323.78 and 10% Employer Pension Contribution (15th installment

of 23 months), gulped N73,917,439.85.

Similarly, Abaji Area Council got N123, 966,348.63; AMAC received N158, 055,434.72 and Bwari Area Council got N121, 395, 216.57. Also, Gwagwalada went home with N149, 941,776.30; Kuje received N125, 324,331.04 and Kwali got N127, 192,588.45.

Included in the disbursement for the month of March is 10% share of the FCT Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accruable to the Area Councils for February.

Dr. Ajakaiye charged the council henchmen to ensure workers’ salaries are given top priority.

The March allocation is the second highest disbursement so far since the inception of the present administration.

FCTA to fast-track completion of NYSC permanent orientation camp –Minister Stories by Idu Jude, Abuja

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lenges currently being experienced at the FCT National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Kubwa due to overstretched facilities, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is doing all that is necessary to make the permanent orientation camp habitable in no distant time.

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, made this disclosure when the Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Suleiman Zakari Kazaure, paid him a courtesy call in his office recently.

The Minister described the National Youth Service Corps as a veri-

table instrument of nation-building that has benefitted the nation immensely by engendering unity and the spirit of selfless service among Nigerians.

His words: “Without any doubt, I believe that almost every person in this hall is a beneficiary of the NYSC scheme. The NYSC is one of the laudable projects established by past leadership of this country that has endured and continued to serve its purpose, for that I think we should be eternally grateful”.

On the complaints about the congestion and the overstretched facilities at the Kubwa NYSC camp, the Minister said the FCT Administration has tried as much as possible to upgrade the facilities and make the camp habitable but lamented that the reality is that the facilities there

are grossly overstretched and the ultimate solution is to move to the Permanent orientation Camp.

He said: “There is no doubt that the Kubwa camp of the FCT NYSC obviously is now overstretched by a combination of factors: the urbanization of Abuja itself is a factor because at the time when the camp was established, it was considered to be out of town, very far and remote.

But you can see now that the town has literally engulfed it.

“But more importantly the number of the NYSC members has also increased beyond our imaginations.

The reality is that the facilities are grossly overstretched and there is nothing you can do. So ultimately the solution is for us to move to the Permanent orientation Camp”.

FCT residents tasked on healthy living ÏÏÏ

The need for healthy living of residents of the Federal Capital Territory has again been stressed as balanced diet remains the only solution that ensures distance and expenditure in the hospitals.

This call was made by Executive Secretary, FCT Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Mohammed Rilwanu, during a workshop organised to adequately prepare health workers for the Territory’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), slated to hold from May 15 -19, 2017.

According to Dr. Rilwanu, the week-long event which takes place twice a year in May/June and October/November has activities such as health promotion, birth registration, nutrition, immunization, as well as care for the sick, among others.

While stressing the need to properly educate the people, and for everyone to do his or her best, Dr. Rilwanu said: “Social mobilisation is very important because you have to tell the people to come out to the facilities to use them so that they do not go to Babalawo to seek solutions to health challenges, only run to us only when it is too late.

Let them come out early.

“Let us do our very best, and do not hand over your job to others who are not trained for it. “And let us carry out our training very well, or else, we will have problems”.

Expressing gratitude to all partners, the Executive Secretary added: “Let the (Area Councils) Local Governments give their counterpart funding so that we will serve the people better”.

The health care givers were drilled on the rudiments of health care administration, especially regarding nutrition, hygiene, maternal, and human resource, which according to Dr. Mathew Ashikeni, remained a critical component of the workshop necessary for the achievement of the whole object of the MNCHW Week, adding “if it

has a fault, every other effort will be wasted”.

The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, who spoke on a theme, Planning, Human Resource and Logistics, while urging the residents to turn out en-mass to designated centres for health solutions, charged the healthy workers, most of whom are nutritionists, dieticians and others to plan everything from the minutest of activity and ensure they come out on time.

Mrs. Clementina Okoro, FCT Coordinator of Nutrition, who earlier spoke, advised mothers to always ensure they prevent severe malnourishment in children by giving them Vitamin A, de-worming and feeding them rightly and regretted that cases of severely malnourished children mostly end up in death because of the high cost and knowledge of treatment.

Okoro, while demonstrating the right method of administering Vitamin A, explained that the one with blue capsule was for children between ages 6 and 12 months, while the one with red capsule was for those aged 12 and 59 months.

Mrs. Salomi Tor, who earlier gave an update on immunization, recommended oral polio vaccination to children after birth, between 0 to 59 months, which is about five years of age.

Providing updates on the status of HIV/AIDS in the territory, Dr. Benson Udu explained that figures for the killer disease is dropping, even as he charged residents to know their status because being HIV positive was not the end of life.

Other activities planned for the FCT Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) include a sensitisation talks with traditional rulers and community members, as well as staging of dances in the markets that would attract people and providing the avenue for passage of the message and treatment.

FCT Minister Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (middle), General Chairman, Apo Traders Association (ATASS), Chief Chimezie Ifeh (right), and FCTA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, when the Minister paid a visit to Apo Mechanic Village in Abuja…recently.

Enacting Grazing reserve law in FCT, a hoax- Farmers ÏÏÏ

Efforts to put an enabling law that would bring a lasting solution to the seasonal clash of Fulani herdsmen and the FCT indigenous farmers has been described as hoax and an intention to build castle on the air.

This revelation is coming a after the Federal Capital Territory Administration set up committee on Anti-grazing in the FCT, as a makeshift to the refusal of the National Assembly to give a national consideration to the bill.

In an interview with some of the farmers, they said they are putting up strategies on how to tackle the menace of the Fulani herdsmen this farming season, as the FCT Administration has failed to live up to its promise.

According to Mr. Isifanus Gwanhzilo Wkpipe, “the Mohammed Bello administration, will soon be faced with nail biting challenge, as the efforts to stop herdsmen grazing within Abuja central Districts has hit the rock”.

Mr. Isifanus Gwanhzilo stated

that the present administration before now set up anti-grazing committee in response to National Assembly’s refusal to honour anti-grazing bill as a law in the country and had given the people hope of farming without fear.

He further stated that the idea which was meant to battle the menace was expected to have reduced the ugly incident, and also followed by the Federal Government establishment of Forest Rangers, an idea geared towards putting a stop to heinous crimes of incessant attack on farmers by herdsmen and protection of their cattle from rustlers.

Also speaking to The Abuja Times, Mr. Isaac James Yunusa, vowed to challenge any threat from Fulani herdsmen who strayed into his farm in search of grazing place as his family is already rolling up sleeves and devising means of tackling the herdsmen who brought afflictions to families last farming season.

“Let me tell you the truth, the Government must do something to protect us this farming season

because we lost a lot last season.

Just as recession is the order of the day now, a farmer like me cannot go to the market to buy some food items and such happened to me this year because my crops were trampled upon by the Fulani herdsmen and with no compensation”.

Yunusa, who could not hold his tears, reminded of the kidnapping of ten persons including women and children in 2016 and remarked that his village recorded deaths at the hands of the rampaging Herdsmen.

Meanwhile, the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has said that its members are ready for a minority report contrary to that of the main committee set on grazing reserve in the FCT, just as the menace of cattle herdsmen may have returned to the major areas of Abuja in defiance over the memorandum of understanding reached between the Federal Capital Administration and the Miyetty Allah.

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Group begins public awareness on FCTA task force arrests 791 vehicles, climate change impact in FCT schools commercial cyclists, sex workers

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Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, says it has started its public awareness on impact of climate change in Federal Junior Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Mr. Chibuzo Akubuike, the Programme Officer of the organisation disclosed this at a one-day Public awareness organised by the NGO when it visited the Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Kubwa, a satellite town in the FCT on Monday.

Akubuike said that Nigerians needed to be conscious of the role of the environment in whatever they were doing.

He said that the students were enlightened on how activities affect the planet earth and what could be done to mitigate the effect on the environment.

He said that a lot of human activities were threatening the sustainability of the earth, adding that the awareness would assist to reduce the negative effect of climate change.

According to him, the campaign has to start from school children because they learn fast and they are good source of disseminating information.

“The aim of the awareness is to educate the students on the

impact of climate change and to let them know the dangers of climate change in our environment.

“When these children go back home, they will talk to their parents, their sibling, friends and relatives on what are taught on the negative effect of climate change.

“They will also go to their various churches and mosques and spread the information; that is the reason we decided to start from school,’’ he said.

Akubuike said that the organisation wanted the students to understand the role of the earth in various spheres of life and to embrace green economy.

He said that the organisation also enlightened the students on the importance of tree planting to the environment.

He said that the students were trained to know that as one tree was being cut down; six trees should be used to replace it.

He added that the idea would make the environment more resilient for this generation and the next.

The programme officer said that the organisation`s focal point was to tackle environmental and climate change issues.

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the illegal operation of unpainted commercial vehicles and motorcycles in the month of March and early April, the FCTA task force on Environment has announced the arrest of numerous illegally operated commercial vehicles, as well as other perpetrators of vices that deface Abuja environment.

The Abuja Times gathered that the Taskforce was able to apprehend a total number of 791 Keke Napep, Unpainted Taxis/illegal parked vehicles (both private and commercial) and Motor cyclists.

The Taskforce demolished shanties along the airport road which harbour criminals.

The team led by the FCT Commissioner of Police was also able to burst a gang of criminals that specialise in impersonating the Taskforce and collecting motorcycles from unsuspecting citizens and in the process dispossessing them.

A further raid of their hideout at Ruga village led to the arrest of more gang members, who should be facing prosecution after due investigation by the police.

The Taskforce also arrested a 3-man illegal Taskforce in Lugbe that specialises in hijacking vehicles from the owners under the pretext of checking necessary documents to operate. They were handed over to the Police for further investigation.

The Taskforce also had meetings with the Divisional Police Officers of Utako, Lugbe, Durumi and Wuse Divisions in order to forge a stronger tie in checkmating the activities of tricycle and motorcycle operators within their jurisdiction.

“I can tell you that the Taskforce was able to apprehend a total number of 278 Keke Napep, Unpainted Taxis/ illegally parked vehicles (both private and commercial) and motorcyclists. In the month of April and to the 7th of May, the Taskforce arrested two (2) men who specialise in the production of adulterated Olive Oil. Exhibits

were recovered from them. They were handed over to the Police for further investigation.

“The Taskforce arrested six (6) illegal immigrants. They were handed over to the Immigration services. It also arrested a man, Bassey Yusuf, for been in possession of suspected Pre-paid meters.

He was handed over to the Police for further investigation,” the task force leader stated.

According to him, the arrest of eight (8) men who attacked officials of the Directorate of Road Traffic services in Jabi. They were handed over to the Police.

They in the course of duty arrested four (4) men who attacked the Team in Lugbe. They were handed over to the Police.

The taskforce, however, lamented incessant attack of its taskforce members at various locations of duty. It said that about six (6) suspects who attacked the team at Wuse market during routine duty, were arrested but later released on bail.

Journalism, instrument for good governance, says Bello

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A non-governmental organisMinister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has poured glowing encomiums on journalists, describing the profession as the watch dog for good governance and defender of the country’s democratic ethos.

The minister made the disclosure at Abuja Sheraton Hotel and Towers at the 62nd Founders’ Day and Award Night celebration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) recently.

Malam Bello who was represented at the occasion by FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, assured members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm that FCT Administration would continue to support practicing journalists in the territory to discharge their legitimate duties unhindered.

Speaking during the occasion, National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Abdulwaheed Odusile, explained that event was supposed to be held last month, but was shifted due to the closure of the Abuja Airport for repairs.

Speaking further, Odusile said the media as the Fourth Estate of the Realm is there to monitor the other arms of government, monitor governance and hold the government accountable.

The event witnessed the investiture of the Governor of the Year 2016 on Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amasun, while outstanding achievement in food security went to Dr. Benoy Berry of Continental Transfer Technique (ConTEC), an accomplished Entrepreneur and philanthropist of international repute.

R-L: FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello; Executive Secretary, FCDA, Engr. Umar Jibril; MD, Zuba Hospital, Dr. Mark Balm and Secretary, Karu General Hospital, when the Minister visited the Zuba Hospital in Abuja…recently.

FCT VIO denies alleged fraud by officials ÏÏÏ The FCT Directorate of Road

Traffic Services (DRTS) has denied knowledge of money exchanging hands between members of the public and its officials as payment for services.

The Acting Director of DRTS, popularly known as VIO, Mr. Wadata Bodinga, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that cash payment through its officials had been stopped.

Bodinga explained that all payments, including vehicle registration, renewal of papers and traffic offences, were now done through the banks.

He said: “The issue of money exchanging hands between our officers and members of the public is what is actually new to me because we have completely eliminated

hand payment.

“Our services are now computerised; there is no way an officer can collect money from anybody because every payment is now done through the banks.

“If someone is paying for traffic offence, the offence too is computerised. So, he has to go through the bank and make the payment.’’

Bodinga was responding to a NAN enquiry about public complaints against some VIO officials, who allegedly collect money from motorists for traffic offences or services not rendered.

On different occasions, NAN encountered some of the complainants at the Mabushi headquarters of the agency.

One of them, Mr. Abraham Oyekan, said he gave a VIO official N12,000 to help him renew his ve-

hicle papers since January without result.

Oyekan identified the official as Bodinga, who apparently bears the same surname with the acting director.

“To be honest, Bodinga has been helping me to renew my particulars; I don’t know what went wrong this time around.

“I gave him N12,000 for renewal in January, but he gave me only the vehicle insurance paper without the others.

“He has been giving me all sorts of excuses since then, that’s why I am here to complain,’’ Oyekan said.

Another complainant, Mr. Solomon Vongbut, said he gave an official N15,000 also for renewal of his vehicle papers after he was booked by the official at AYA Roundabout in December.

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Minister lays foundation for 127-bed teaching hospital ÏÏÏ Minister of Federal Capital

Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has laid foundation for a 127-bed Teaching Hospital in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory was among states hit by the dreaded meningitis recently due to inadequate primary health care facilities.

While laying the foundation for the multi-billionaire ultra-modern Baze University Teaching Hospital last Thursday in Jabi, Malam Bello said the hospital portends hope for ordinary Nigerians, adding that the hospital would complement government efforts at bridging the gap in the provision of quality healthcare services in the territory.

His words: “The establishment of Baze University Teaching Hospital is taking place at a very auspicious time when Nigeria is experiencing a downturn in the provision of quality healthcare in the country, especially at the primary level. This Teaching Hospital is a welcome development in bridging the

gap”.

The minister, who was represented by FCT Permanent Secretary, Dr. Babatope Ajakaiye, further revealed that the hospital would ensure that the teeming residents of the territory have access to good medical treatments, thus guaranteeing healthy living.

Bello challenged the management of the hospital to provide a helipad facility in the hospital to handle emergency situations, assuring them that the FCT Administration would continue to give them all the necessary support.

Earlier, Pro-Chancellor of Baze University, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba, appealed to the Minister to revoke undeveloped plots of land around the university and re-allocate to more serious developers to give room for speedy development in the territory.

The hospital which will be part of the Faculty of Medicine of Baze University is expected to be completed within 48 months.

FCTA to introduce special designs for public buildings

Stories by Idu Jude Abuja

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tory Administration is working to introduce regulations that would ensure public buildings provided with facilities to accommodate people with disability before approval.

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, made this disclosure when he received a delegation from the Kpakpando Foundation who came on working visit.

The Minister revealed that the FCT Administration also intends to seek ways to amend existing building structures to make them navigable by the

physically challenged and other vulnerable citizens, pointing out that a modification of the Minister’s office was carried out last year to provide a ramp also to the conference room on the ground floor for meetings with the persons with disability.

Malam Bello also revealed that plans are ongoing to create informal markets in the Federal Capital City where persons with disability, less privileged people and other interested residents could own stalls. He also expressed his determination to provide economic opportunities for the vulnerable members of the FCT.

His words: “I can easily identify with the plight of the physically challenged, having had a sister that was afflicted with polio and I am conversant with their difficulties.

“As Nigerians, we feel very proud that your foundation has been recognised and invited the FCTA to be part of the celebration of the United Nations 10th Anniversary on Persons with Disability and we appreciate your agreeing to take somebody from among our physically challenged brothers and sisters here; I assure you that the person’s trip will be funded by the FCT Administration.”

FCT-IRS to end multiple taxation in Abuja –Minister ÏÏÏ With the coming on board of

the Federal Capital Territory Inland Revenue Service (FCT-IRS), the necessary machinery has been set in motion to end the regime of multiple taxation in the territory.

The FCT Minister, Malam Mohammad Musa Bello, made this disclosure recently while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Employers Consultative Association (NECA) who paid him courtesy call.

The Minister revealed that one of the quick wins expected from the recently reconstituted Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) will be the elimination of multiple taxation in the territory and harmonisation of all taxes payable to government.

Malam Bello noted that the issue of multiple taxation has been of great concern to various business entities in the FCT including NECA, adding that eliminating the menace would enhance the ease of doing business in the FCT. The Minister expressed optimism that the initiative by the FCT Administration to create a one-stop window for all taxes would key into the Federal Government’s programme of improving the position of Nigeria on the World Bank “Ease of Doing Business Index,” which he noted, has been improving positively re-

cently.

His words: “While we partner with the Chambers of Commerce, Manufacturers Association, and other stakeholders, we will also include you in the team that is working on this harmonisation.”

Malam Bello commended the group for their contributions towards the making of Abuja, saying the “History of Abuja cannot be written without acknowledging the efforts of all your members.”

Speaking earlier, leader of the Northern Group of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), Alhaji Mahmud Othman, informed the Minister that NECA is the umbrella body of all employers of labour in country which has been in existence for over 60 years since it was founded.

He commended the Minister for the noticeable progress which FCT has been recording since his assumption of office, urging him to keep up the good works.

Alhaji Mahmud Othman however expressed concern over the multiplicity of vehicular stickers being produced by the different Area Councils in the territory which he said has entailed a lot of inconvenience for the association’s members.

He therefore appealed to the Minister to see to it that these taxes are harmonised since the FCT is one territory.

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello (right) receiving briefings from FCT water board officials when he paid a visit to Pedan Dam in Asokoro District, Abuja…recently

FCTA moves to end traffic gridlock along Abuja-Nyanya-Karu ÏÏÏ

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has said that exploiting the economic potentials of all the satellite towns through adequate provision of social amenities, remains a priority of the present administration.

The Minister was speaking during the inauguration of the task force on decongestion of major roads linking the Federal Capital Territory and other states, more especially towards ending the perennial traffic gridlock along Abuja-NyanyaKaru-Jikwoyi-Karshi road.

The Minister said that the particular road, if decongested, would add to the human capacity imput to the growth of the Federal Capital Territory.

He believed that hours spent on the road during working hours

tells on the on the e economic growth of the FCT. Addressing the Task Force, the Minister declared that it is unacceptable that a dual carriageway well-constructed to the highest engineering standards to cater for the residents of that axis has become a long stretch of refuse dump.

His words: “For the first time in my life, I have seen a place inhabited by very vibrant people, very affluent, yet it is one aspect of Abuja where I see that people will collect their refuse and drop on the road median.

“I have never seen that anywhere in the world and definitely you all agree with me that this is not acceptable and should not be part of the Abuja of our dream.”

According to him, the goal of the initiative is to work out a sustainable action that will im-

prove both the aesthetics and traffic situation along that axis and one that would be owned by the people after the Task Force might have completed its work.

Malam Bello, however, charged the Task Force to reach out to traditional, religious and political leaders along that corridor as well trade groups, to communicate with them and have them buy into the project, which he said is for their collective benefit.

He said: “The ultimate goal of course is to have a clean environment. A clean environment means a healthy people; a healthy people means a productive people; a productive people means a very vibrant community. Once our community is vibrant economically, a lot of our social and political problems will be reduced.

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FG pledges bold reforms to revive, sustain economy The Federal Government on Tuesday, promised to implement daring reforms that would revive and sustain economic growth and development in the country.

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, made the promise in Abuja at the launch of the International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook report on Sub-Saharan Africa.

According to IMF report, Nigeria’s, real GDP is expected to grow at 0.8 per cent in 2017 and 1.9 per cent by 2018.

The reports further said inflation would remain elevated at 17.5 per cent and fiscal deficit to deteriorate to 5 per cent of GDP in 2017.

It also said GDP was projected to go from 19 per cent in 2016 to 20.1 per cent in 2017 and 20.4 per cent in 2018.

According to it, imports is expected to reduce from 13.8 per cent of GDP in 2017 to 12.4 per cent in 2018 and trade balance to improve by 1.5 per cent of GDP. IMF, however, said the growth projection was hinged on adequate implementation of policy actions such as the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).

Adeosun said that government was pursuing necessary reforms in areas of economic diversification, structural transformation, fiscal consolidation, public finance management and macro stability.

“Nigeria was one of the countries hardest hit by the commodity price decline.

“We have tried to mitigate these pressures through series of interventions, such as growing of the non-oil sector base through increased efficiency of tax and customs collections.

“We have also reduced cost of doing business, increased support for agriculture, infrastructure and manufacturing as well as reflating the economy through fiscal support to sub-nationals among several other measures.

BUSINESS TIMES Head Business Azubike Nnadozie Asst. Business Editor Simon Ugwu Capital Market Editor Bonny Amadi

How 8 Banks packaged N590bn loan for power sector in 2016 Page B3

Simon Ugwu Power generation has risen from 3,161 megawatts, MW to 3,578 MW over the weekend as Electricity Generating Companies; GENCOs continue to increase generation after the recent system collapse.

This showed 9,222MW below the nation’s 12, 800 estimated daily national demand, meaning that many individuals, households and companies did not have constant and adequate supply in all parts of the nation.

The Presidency report that indicated this on Sunday stated that, “On May 06 2017, average power sent out was 3578Wh/hour (up by 417MWh/h). The reported gas

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Poor power supply persists despite rise to 3,578MW

constraint was 2388MW.” “The reported line constraint was 332MW. The reported high frequency constraint was 849MW. The water management constraint was 375MW. The power sector lost an estimated N1, 893,000, 000 on May 06 2017 due to constraints. Egbin is reporting higher gas constraints than before, causing further generation reduction,” it added.

A few days ago, electricity supply in Nigeria had dropped by 29

per cent because of a system collapse that affected the generation, transmission and distribution of power nationwide.

Authoritative Presidency report had disclosed that power supply which stood at 3,717MW on April 2, 2017, dropped to 2, 638MW, on April 9, 2017.

“On April 09 2017, average power sent out was 2, 638Wh/hour, down by 698MWh/h. The reported gas constraint was 2603MW. The reported line constraint was

0MW. The reported high frequency constraint was 282MW. The water management constraint was 0MW.” “The power sector lost an estimated N1, 428,000, 000 on April 09 2017 due to constraints. There was heavy rainfall reported from Onitsha T/S, Benin T/S & Alaoji T/S which led to area load reduction from 70MW to 15MW, 100MW to 20MW & 300MW to 51MW respectively.”

Managing Director, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde (m); Finance Director, Mr. Mark Rutten (l) and Company Secretary, Mr. Uaboi Agbebaku, all of Nigerian Breweries Plc, at the company’s Pre-AGM media briefing in Lagos… on Tuesday.

Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI.

Survey reveals made in Nigeria will boost economic recovery Bonny Amadi A recent poll survey has revealed that Nigerians have expressed confidence that mapping out some days as made in Nigeria dress days will help lift the country’s economy from recession.

President Muhammadu Buhari in a letter dated 4th April 2017 addressed to the Executive Secretary of National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) declared Mondays and Wednesdays every week, as Made-inNigeria Dress Days across the country.

This letter was a follow-up on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council Meeting (FEC) on the 1st February 2017 as part of measures to uplift the nation’s culture and promote Made-in-Nigeria textile products.

A survey result recently released by No1Polls showed that 83 per cent of the people surveyed voted in support, while 17 per cent voted against made in Nigeria dress days as a means to stimulate Nigeria’s economic recovery.

The same poll survey further showed that, 89 per cent voted in

support while 11 per cent voted against “ the believe that supporting made in Nigeria dress day’s policy will help boost Nigeria’s economy.

When cross section of Nigerians were asked on how likely they are to wear made in Nigeria dresses every Mondays and Wednesdays, 54 per cent voted very likely, 27 per cent voted likely, 11 per cent voted unlikely, while 8 per cent voted very unlikely.

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TCN gets $1.5bn to finance power transformer projects The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has secured about $1.5 billion dollars from donor agencies to finance power transmission projects in Ogun State and other parts of the country.

The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Usman Gur Mohammed, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the state Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, in his office in Abeokuta.

According to him, “TCN would

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Business News B2 Nigerian Breweries picks former Heineken CEO as new MD Bonny Amadi, Afolabi Adesola The Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of former Managing Director of Heineken Ethiopia, Mr. Johan Antonie Doyer as the Company’s new Managing Director/CEO, to take over form exiting CEO. Doyer takes over from the outgoing CEO, Nigerian breweries, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde, having been appointed as the new Managing Director of Heineken Asia Pacific Region.

A statement signed by Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc made available to Daily Times Nigeria revealed that, the newly appointed NB’s CEO, retired from Heineken in July 2015 as the Managing Director of Heineken Ethiopia.

Mr. Doyer joined Heineken Netherlands in 1978 as Product Manager and subsequently rose through the ranks and held progressively senior Marketing management positions in different regions.

He rose to become the General Manager in Vietnam followed by La Reunion, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chile and the Sedibeng Brewery in South Africa.

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BoI partners NAFDAC, donates HPLC lab equipment As part of its efforts towards rapid acceleration of industrialisation, the Bank of industry in a ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday sealed its collaboration with National Agency for Food and Drugs Administatration and Control (NAFDAC) with the unveiling of the newly donated High Perfomance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) laboratory equipment.

In his speech, the MD of BoI, MR Waheed Olagunju, stated that the essence of the collaboration is to reduce time wasting and to enhance efficiency while carrying out sample test for the products it regulates.

Olagunju noted; “It is right to collaborate with NAFDAC to be able to satisfy Nigerian MSMEs that are seeking NAFDAC registration number in shorter time.

“We require that our customers under the regulation of NAFDAC get NAFDAC approval before we can grant them loans. “

He stated that with this machine, over 200 samples of different products would be tested within 24 hours as against five which was the traditional practice.

Olagunju pointed out that NAFDAC assured the federal government that the turnaround time for the equipment is within 60 days, stressing that the laboratory equipment will enhance acceleration of the process of accessing loans from BOI. He said; “We have been supporting members of the Pharmaceutical Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMAN). This is the beginning of our long time collaboration with NAFDAC. “ If you don’t have NAFDAC number, you can’t sell your product. Unless we are sure you will sell your product we will not approve loans for you. With this collaboration, NAFDAC would be saddled with the responsibil-

Boi DG, Waheed Olagunju

ity of recording those qualified to access loans. “’ In her address, the Permanent Secretary to the Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Binta Bellow stated that the problem of fake drug proliferation has affected the credibility of healthcare system and other sectors of the economy.

TCN gets $1.5bn to finance power transformer projects

Mr Cherian Varghese, the Vice President Technology, Africa, Oracle, has said that the firm will drive cloud adoption across Nigeria’s public sector.

Varghese in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday said that the commitment made Oracle to open a new office in Abuja to focus exclusively on driving cloud adoption.

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services, servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and more through the internet.

According to him, Oracle’s aim will be to support the government to implement its vision with a modern, secure, and costeffective cloud solutions built specifically for the public sector.

He said that Nigeria’s public sector was focused on delivering transparent, efficient and proactive services to its citizens and the company could enhance their service delivery.

He said that Oracle had been present in Africa for more than two decades.

According to him, Oracle had been instrumental in driving digital transformation for key government departments, including the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Lagos and Edo States.

“The dedicated office located in Maitama, Abuja will create new employment opportunities for talented professionals.

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require land in places, such as, Lukosi, in Abeokuta; Redemption Camp and Mountain of Fire Ministries area, along the LagosIbadan Expressway corridor as well as Ajegunle, very close to Agbara and Arigbajo axis.

“The land would be used for building sub stations that will help to expand the nation’s transmission capacity, adding that the sum of $1.5 billion dollars has already been secured from donor agencies to finance the project,’’ he explained.

He stated that TCN cannot expand its transmission capacity without the active collaboration of the state governments, especially in the area of getting the right of way to acquire additional lands and payment of compensation to people, who may be displaced.

Meanwhile, Mr. Emeka Okpukpara, Partner Nextier Power, has called on TCN to address the options contained in the Electric Power Sector Reform, EPSR, Act for the future of the transmission aspect of the nation’s electricity challenges.

Oracle to drive cloud adoption in Nigeria’s public sector

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1 L-R, Managing Director, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Nigeria, Mr. Bhushan Akshikar; Consultant Pediatrician, National Hospital Abuja, Dr. Denis Shettima; Medical Director, GSK, Dr. Laja Odunuga, Consultant Cardiologist, University of Abuja, Dr. Dike Orji , Clinical Research Director, African LCD Open Lab; Sally Gatis and British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arkwright, during the GSK Nigeria forum on Health Research and Collaboration in Africa held

NASCON’s new products to boost revenue, profitability Executive Director Commercial of NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Aliko Dangote has expressed delight at the expected significant increase in both turnover and profitability of the company, as a result of the proposed new products, to be released to the market before the end of this year.

In a chat with select media men on Tuesday, Fatima said the arrangements for the launch of new products have been concluded and once introduced into the market, both the turnover and profits of the company will witness a significant increase.

According to her: “We are bringing other products that are going to be launched this year. So, hopefully, 2017 will be a better year. We will record a significant increase in both the revenue and profitability as a result of the new products and this will be very good for our shareholders.”

She further assured that the company will “try as much as possible to perform a lot better than we did in 2016. Obviously the shareholders are aware that we are having some challenges from sourcing materials for some of our products locally, but we are going to try as much

as possible to do a lot better. We are investing so much in other things that we are presently doing at the moment, we are expanding, we are investing on new refinery for our salt and we are also looking at innovations…

We placed shareholders interest so high cos they have actually trusted us, they have invested in our business and as you can see, regardless of our challenges, we are still able to push really hard and declare profits. we have to take our shareholders very importantly so that they can keep trusting us, and more people will keep buying our shares and hold us in high regards”

cy as packaged by the president, 33 per cent said that it promotes Nigerians cultural heritage and national identity. 17 per cent held that it will boost the nation’s economy, while 16 per cent believed that it will increase patronage of locally made clothes.

On their reasons for not supporting made in Nigeria dress days policy, the No1Poll survey recorded that 33 per cent voiced that such policy shouldn’t be imposed on Nigerians, 20 per cent said that such practice is unprofessional while 40 per cent maintained that government should focus on the economy, not clothes.

The purpose and intention of the Made in Nigeria dress days, according to the president, are to influence the orientation in consumption pattern by shifting the mindset and preference of Nigerians for anything imported and foreign-made to patronizing Made-in-Nigeria products.

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B3 Money Market

How 8 Banks packaged N590bn loan for power sector in 2016 Stories by Motolani Oseni Despite the state of electricity and high risks associated with the power sector in the country, no fewer than eight Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) including, Zenith Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, First City Monument Bank Group Plc (FCMB) and five other top banks recorded N590 billion loans to the power sector in 2016.

The other banks include, United Bank for Africa, Sterling Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Access Bank Plc,.

The listed banks’ exposure to power sector increased by 22 per cent or N107 billion from N483 billion in 2015 to highlight efforts by the banks, mostly to

support operators in the real sector of the economy.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) banking sector credit report for the private sector, had stated that credit to the power and Energy sector in 2016 hits N1.67 trillion of which its involved credit to Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Power construction companies.

A breakdown of the figures, however, showed that while Zenith Bank Plc exposure to the power sector increased to N108 billion in 2016 from N55.75 billion, Diamond Bank’s exposure to the sector also showed the bank gave out N111.6 billion as credit to the power sector, 69 per cent increase over N65.99 billion recorded the previous year.

Similarly, while FCMB’s credit to the power sector was N43.95 billion in 2016, up from N27 billion the previous year; Sterling Bank’s investment in the sector recorded N24 billion in 2016, an increase of 61.2 per cent from N14.9 billion in 2015 and Access Bank credit to power recorded N21.4 billion in 2016 from N15.96 billion.

Others are Fidelity Bank, whose credit to the power sector hit N87.8 billion, 28 per cent increase over N68 billion in 2015; Union Bank of Nigeria N36 billion exposure to power sector in 2016, 18.9 per cent increase over N30.6 billion in 2015 while United Bank for Africa credit to the sector dropped by 23 per cent to N159 billion as against N204.5 billion recorded in 2015.

Finance experts had said the nation’s economy entered recession in 2016, due to dwindling global oil prices and inadequate power supply, among others.

According to our correspondent’s findings, bank’s intervention has facilitated recovery of 1,193Mega Watt of generating capacity through the overhaul of 10 turbines; acquisition of 414,000 meters and 70,310 number of 500KVA transformers by the Discos; rehabilitation of 332km of 11Kilo Volts lines and 130kilometers of 0.45Kilo Volts lines; procurement and construction of 34 new distribution substations; and acquisition of one mobile injection sub-station.

However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected

Nigeria’s output growth to increase to 0.8 and 2.3 per cent in 2017 and 2018, respectively.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) thus continued to intervene in the power sector with the Nigerian Electricity Market Stabilisation Facility (NEMSF).

The apex regulating body in 2016 disbursed N11.41 billion to three power projects.

According to CBN, cumulative disbursement from inception stood at N272.61 billion for 59 projects, comprising 43 power and 16 airline projects in 2016.

“A total of 1,758 MW of electricity generation and the construction of 120-kilometre natural gas pipeline were financed under the scheme at end-December 2016

Skye Bank excites customers with 3rd millionaire reward promo The third draw in the on-going season II ‘Reach for the Skye Millionaire’ reward promo is scheduled to hold in Kano on Wednesday, May 10 where another millionaire is expected to emerge, alongside scores of other consolation cash and gifts prize winners.

The duo of Mr. Olusola Olusegun Ezekiel and Mrs. Elizabeth Ohaeme emerged millionaires, respectively alongside several others who went home with cash and gift items as consolation prizes in the first and second draw of the promo which took place earlier this year in Ikorodu, Lagos and Owerri, Imo State.

According to the predraw statement issued by the Bank at the weekend, “both new and old customers stand a chance to win N1,000,000 and other monetary rewards at the next draw on Wednesday, May 10, 2016”.

The reward promo which has seen several customers of the Bank winning N1million, and other consolation prizes, will open up for more winners at 1, Ibo Road Sabon Gari, Kano by Abubakar Rimi Sabon Gari market and Singa Commodity market.

On the modality adopted to pick winners, the statement indicate that: “It would be an open air event at a high traffic market location which would be conducted through a trans-

parent electronic draw projected on a mega screen, for members of the public and market leaders to be active participants in drawing the winning account numbers”.

Customers of the Bank and prospects, it was further stated, “also stand a chance to win various cash prizes including N100, 000 for 10 customers; N50, 000 for another 10 customers and N20, 000 for 20 loyal customers” This advantage exists every month throughout the period of the promo.

Gift items such as table top fridge, generator, table top gas cookers, mobile phones, blenders, recharge cards and table top gas cookers are also available to be won.

Since it was introduced, the Skye Bank ‘Reach for the Skye Millionaire’ reward promo has been changing lives of many for the better. The reward promo, which is a feature for its flagship savings products, is meant to encourage savings culture amongst the mass market segment.

Speaking on the Bank’s commitment to the initiative, Group Head, Retail Banking, Skye Bank Plc., Mr. Ndubuisi Osakwe said “the reward initiative provides a unique opportunity for the Bank to stay in touch and reward its savings account customers, who have a unique role to play in the country’s economic expansion”.

L – R: Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Halima Dangote acknowledging the greetings of the shareholders while Executive Director Commercial, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Fatima Dangote and the Managing Director, NASCON Allied Industries Plc, Paul Farrer looks on with interest, at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently in Lagos.

Ecobank targets 40m customers, retains 405 branches in Nigeria Ecobank Nigeria Limited, has said that it targets increasing its customer base in Nigeria to over 40million in the next five years, representing 40 percent of the 100 million customers target of the Group, while retaining 405 branches in the largest economy in Africa.

The lender, restated that it has invested in a state of the art mobile application that is fast and accessible and gives better transaction incentive to the users, thereby making their banking activities simpler, accessible and cheaper and at their fingertips.

The Managing Director of Ecobank, Charles

Kie who stated this in Lagos said that the bank is determined in its strategy for financial inclusion, enabling more people do their banking transaction wherever and whenever without necessarily visiting the branches.

He said financial inclusion “means for Ecobank is the ability to allow more people into the banking space, doing their transactions in cheaper and quicker ways”.

He maintained that some of the significant steps already taken include the ability of every citizen to download the Ecobank mobile app and open an Ecobank Xpress account

within minutes on the go.

Also the Ecobank Mobile App enables customers do instant payments as well as do instant transfers across 33 countries in Africa.

The Ecobank App, he reiterated is the first of its kind in Africa as it has an innovative payment solution, the Ecobank Masterpass that allows customers the convenience to pay for goods at merchant locations by simply scanning a QR code on their phones.

Also Ecobank now has an enhanced Retail Internet Banking platform with much speed, stability and flexibility.

On why the bank decided to merge some of its

branches, Mr Kie maintained that customers do not need to get to a physical branch before doing their transaction.

Mr. Charles also said “Ecobank is making banking as simple as possible, giving the power to customers to do it themselves wherever they are. Can you imagine people visiting banking halls just to check their account balances or transfer money; this is not the idea of modern banking. With the mobile technology, we have made banking cheaper and more accessible. This for us is empowering the average citizen in the street to do his / her banking without stress”.

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Daily Times Nigeria Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Equities investments gain N338.1bn in 8 days Afolabi Adesola Investors at the Nigerian equities market has garnered a total of N338.1 billion in eight consecutive trading sessions at the local bourse.

Market capitalization that measures the total value of investors’ worth, closed at N8.910 trillion as at Thursday April 29th, and increased to N9.249 trillion on Tuesday 9th May, representing an increase of N338.1 billion or 3.8 percent.

The All Share Index also maintained an upward trajectory, posting an increase of over 1000

basis points from 25,753 basis points, posted eight trading sessions ago to settle at 26,756.21 points on Tuesday.

Performance increased the ASI Month to date gain to 3.86 percent and reduced the Year-toDate loss to 0.42 percent.

Oando remained at the top of the gainers list which had 34 companies on Tuesday. The stock appreciated 10.14 percent to close at N8.69 per share.

Fidson followed with a gain of 9.52 percent to close at N1.84, while Transcorp gained 7.14 percent to close at N1.05 per share.

May & Baker rose by 5.94 percent to close at N1.07, while Portland Paints garnered 4.95 percent to close at N1.91 per share.

On the other hand, eight stocks led by Linkage Assurance depreciated in price. Linkage Assurance lost 3.70 percent to close at 52 kobo.

Dangote Sugar lost 3.58 percent to close at N6.46, while Total shed 2.35 percent to close at N249 per share.

Wapco dipped 2.22 percent to close at N48.50, while 7up declined by 1.82 percent to close at N102 per share. FCMB was the toast of investors on Tuesday, ac-

counting for 243.9 million shares worth N239.4 million.

Zenith Bank exchanged 52.3 million shares valued at N856.2 million, while UBA traded 42.5 million shares worth N274.5 million.

Diamond Bank sold 33.9 million shares worth N29.0 million and FBN Holdings exchanged 22.8 million shares valued at N81.3 million.

In all, investors staked N2.8 billion on 539 million shares in 4,519 deals compared to N3.3 billion staked on 267.6 million shares traded in 3,907 deals in Monday’s session.

L-R: Director, Marketing & Customer Experience, Konga Online shopping, Mrs Mayowa Adebayo; CEO,Konga online shopping, Mr Shola Adekoya; Chairman, Mr.Sim Shagaya,and Director Commercial Operations,Olajide Adamolekun, during official Launch of Konga daily held in Lagos, recently. Photo: OLAWALE ROTIMI.

Afreximbank gathers Africa’s political, business leaders to address Bonny Amadi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has concluded arrangements to address Africa’s integration and trade challenges with scheduled hosting of cross section of Africa’s high-profile political and business leaders, with leading international experts.

Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, Roberto Azevedo, Director-General, World Trade Organization and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (ADB) are among the distinguished African leaders expected to grace the event.

The grand Africa’s economic re-engineering event is scheduled to hold in Kigali from 28 June to 1 July 2017, at the bank’s 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Shareholders.

A statement made available to Daily Times Nigeria said that the Afrexim bank’s AGM and its related activities, under the theme “Boosting intra-African trade and integration” will take place at the

Kigali Convention Centre.

According to the statement, the AGM activities include two days of seminars on 28 and 29 June which will explore the prospects for accelerating economic development and transformation of African economies through trade.

The Seminar would be preceded on June 30 by the meeting of the Afreximbank Advisory Group on Trade Finance and Export Development in Africa, focusing on Africa’s trade opportunities in a world of rising protectionism.

An investment forum, hosted by the Rwandese Government, and a trade exhibition will also take place on 30 June while the AGM activities will conclude on 1 July with the formal Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Bank and an African leaders’ roundtable Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and Anastase Murekezi, the Prime Minister, are expected to attend, with Claver Gatete, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.

They will be joined by a series of serving African presidents and former heads of state, as well as

high-profile political and business leaders who will deliver keynote speeches.

The speakers include Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria; Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank; Roberto Azevedo, Director-General, World Trade Organization; Prof. Justin Lin, Director, Center for New Structural Economics and Honorary Dean, National School of Development, Peking University, China; Ahmed El Sewedy, President, El Sewedy Industries, Egypt; and Kola Karim, Managing Director, Shoreline Energy International, UK. Others include Okechukwu

Enelamah, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria; Bassem Loukil, President, Loukil Group, Tunisia; Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry; Dr. Ahmed Darwish, Head of Suez Canal Special Economic Zone, Egypt; Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Craft and Promotion of SMEs, Côte d’Ivoire; Amina Mohamed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Kenya; Ade Ayeyemi, CEO, Ecobank Transnational; Andrew Alli, President and CEO, Africa Finance Corporation; and James Duddridge, Member of the UK Parliament and Former Minister for Africa.

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Smart Products Q3 2016 result sustains depressive trend …As other operating expenses plunged by 55% Bonny Amadi As Smart Products Plc works towards releasing its outstanding 2016 audited financial statements and first quarter (Q1) 2017 results, the recently released third quarter 2016 financial result showed depressed profit and loss lines.

The company’s third quarter result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) showed inclined revenue, other income with remarkable decline in other operating expenses, though Profit for the period after tax dropped marginally by N1.45 billion to N15.20 billion from N16.66 billion posted in 2015.

The result showed that Smart products Nigeria statement of financial position as at 3oth September, 2016 revealed a revenue of N33.21 billion from N45.19 billion revenue recorded 31 December 2015. Other income which closed 2015 financial year at N7.67 billion, ended 2016 Q3 lower at N3.77 billion, indicating about 50 per cent decline.

The company’s total revenue dropped by about 68 per cent to N36.98 billion, against N52.86 billion in 2015 financial year.

Personnel expenses in Q3 dropped marginally to N5.51billion, from N5.97 billion in 2015 financial year.

Other operating expenses of Smart Products Plc in the nine months accounting period of 2016 closed lower at N16.27 billion, from N23.82 billion posted in year 2015.

Profit before tax drooped to N15.20 billion from N23.06 billion in 2015 financial year, while there was no income tax expenses in the quarter, the company recorded N8.32 billion income tax expenses in 2015 financial year. Deferred tax expenses in 2015 stood at N1.92 billion, as the company’s Profit for the period after tax dropped marginally by N1.45 billion to N15.20 billion from N16.66 billion posted in 2015.

Smart Product Nigeria Plc, formerly Associated Press Limited was incorporated on 11 January, 1966 as a limited liability company and commenced business as a legal entity immediately.

It was converted to a public limited liability company in 1991. The principal activity of the company is the management and administration of the company’s properties and investments from where it derives income.

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NIMASA to open maritime investments window Stories by Babajide Okeowo

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dakuku Peterside has restated that the Agency is committed to ensuring the viability of the maritime sector to encourage domestic and foreign investors in Nigeria’s maritime industry.

Peterside made this assertion at the investiture of Mr. Andrew Isichei as the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) and the Inauguration of the members of the NCS Governing Council.

The Director General who was represented by the Agency’s Executive Direc-

tor, Finance and Administration, Mr. Bashir Jamoh stated that NIMASA under the leadership of Peterside is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the sector remains viable, and most importantly help build stakeholders’ confidence in investing in the industry.

According to him, “in line with our mandate of promoting shipping and related activities in Nigeria, we are leaving no stone unturned in advancing Nigeria’s global maritime goals. The vast maritime opportunities that abound in the country need to be harnessed especially as the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari strives to diversify the economy. We will ensure that our maritime domain becomes more

virile and attractive to you stakeholders and other industry players to further build your confidence to invest in the sector”, the DG said.

Peterside also reeled out the strides the agency is making to ensure safety and security in the maritime space adding that the NIMASA 24 Hour Surveillance system is capable of monitoring and spotting all illegal activities on the waterways. He also said that owing to NIMASA’s implementation of the International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code in Nigeria, the ports and terminals are now safer and more reliable to do business, adding that the compliance level of the code in the country have been adjudged

to be over 80 per cent from the about 13 percent it was when NIMASA took over as the Designated Authority.

In his speech, the new President of the NCS Mr. Isichei commended the Agency for driving the process of repositioning the maritime sector.

In Isichei’s words “I will like to commend NIMASA for making valuable efforts towards repositioning the Nigerian Maritime Industry. Recently NIMASA hosted the AAMA Conference in which regional maritime security issues were at the front burner. We will continue to support NIMASA in working with our neighbouring countries to ensure that issues of Piracy and other maritime related crimes at Sea become a

L-R: Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Barr. Hassan Bello, Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, Executive Director, Finance and Admin, NIMASA, Bashir Yusuf Jamoh and Mrs Ify Anazonwu-Akerele, member, NCS at the investiture ceremony of the new President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping in Lagos.

NCS’ll priortise training of seafarers The President of the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS), Mr. Andrew Isichei has promised that securing a training vessel for budding seafarers will be a priority of his administration.

Isichei, made this disclosure in Lagos during his investiture as the 6th President of the chamber and the inauguration of the governing council.

“We will do our best to deal with the challenge our seafarers have with sea freight experience. We will work with stakeholders

within and outside Nigeria to make this happen. We will collaborate and engage government through the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and Federal Ministry of Transport to deal with the challenge”, the new president said in his inauguration speech.

Isichei noted that of the 2,400 seafarers NIMASA trained abroad, majority of the young men are at home.

“They cannot get jobs because they don’t have sea

time experience, and it’s a major challenge”, he said “As leaders in a position, we will do our best to tackle that,” Isichei pledged.

In his valedictory speech, the outgone president of the NCS, Adebayo Sarumi, who commended the governing council for bringing in expertise to solving issues in the shipping trade called on relevant government agencies and those in shipping business to support the chamber and also take advantage of all it has to offer.

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an executive that will carry the chamber to the dreamland that we have been expecting.

Rising security threats pose real danger to maritime industry, warns MAST Conflicts and tensions in the sub-Saharan Africa pose a real threat to the maritime environment and some of the world’s most important shipping lanes, with 48 criminal incidents recorded in the first quarter of 2017, maritime risk management company MAST has warned.

According to MAST’s Risk Map that logs international maritime incidents in real time, the instability of Somalia and Yemen in the western Indian Ocean and the west coast of Africa are intrinsically linked to rising piracy and criminal activity at sea, with 22 reported attacks in the first quarter of this year.

Poverty and famine, combined with a lack of opportunity, are major drivers for piracy in the region. The international community must therefore work together to support those many people in desperate need of help, MAST warns.

MAST reported a total of 17 maritime crime incidents across Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. Commercial vessels may already be re-routing around these islands and any escalation of tensions in the area could cause increased disruption to trade in the Far East.

Of the 48 incidents in the first three months of this year, 36 involved a ship being boarded by unknown assailants resulting in a robbery, and some cases leading to the ship being hijacked.

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tivity were also reported in South America (5) and South Asia (4).

Gerry Northwood, COO of MAST and former Royal Navy counterpiracy commander, said: “It is clear is that the maritime environment is linked to global events and not immune to crime and terrorism in their many forms, and that countries overwhelmed by political instability and conflict pose a threat to the shipping routes that they border or have influence over.

“Despite the hard works undertaken by international navies and organisations to tackle piracy at its peak some years ago, recent events have shown the scales are tipping back in the favour of those who would commit or support acts of piracy.

The levels of maritime crime recorded in just the first three months of this year show that now is not the time to relax security measures.

While some areas may not see an immediate existential threat of piracy or only have a low number of attacks or suspicious activity, the danger and severity of each case is not lessened.

“World shipping depends on the freedom of movement through these areas and so the time is now right for global security standards to be properly enforced and will take input and agreement from many different stakeholders to make the High Seas a safer place to live and work.”

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Virgin Atlantic offers special fare in upper class Virgin Atlantic unveils another exciting fare offer for their esteemed current and potential customers in the Upper class cabin as part of their continuous effort to appreciate patronage and customer loyalty.

Fly from Lagos to London in the exciting, comfortable and luxurious Upper class cabin from USD2,800 exclusive of taxes, from 1st to 30th June 2017. Terms and conditions apply.

The Virgin Atlantic Upper class cabin offers, both loyal and potential customers, an unforgettable travel experience with many exciting packages including; fantastic miles offer which may earn you reduced fares and even a free ticket in the future. Virgin Atlantic also offer access to lounges in Lagos and London, world class and exciting inflight entertainment system on-

board, with some of the most recent movies and entertainment packages.

Added to this is the Virgin fast track check-in and arrival services at both the Lagos and London Heathrow Airports, while the excellent and dedicated world class crew would be at your beck and call throughout the flight.

No doubt, Virgin Atlantic makes your travel a little more fun and exciting with the fully flatbed seat and a personal cabin space, all of which combine to create that unique travel experience that sets their customers apart from others.

Virgin Atlantic offers daily flights from Lagos to London Heathrow, and from London to the world through an amazing network of over 20 destinations, code share with other airlines and a joint venture with Delta Airlines.

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Minister, unions at loggerheads over concession

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Crisis is brewing in the nation’s aviation industry following the appointment of transaction advisers for concession of the airports, the proposed national carrier and aerotropolis by the government.

The minister of state, aviation Hadi Sirika had at the end of the last Federal Executive Council meeting

in Abuja, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo announced the appointment of the transaction advisers which did not go down well with the aviation unions.

The unions argued that Sirika has rendered useless with the appointments the committee he set up for the purpose as it was not considered before the announcement of the advis-

ers.

“It means the committee he set up was a kangaroo one, since he wants to do everything on his own. Why did he involve the unions after making up his mind on what to do” A union leader said.

They urged him to brace up for litigations especially with the projects under construction adding that the people have the right to

protect their investments if they are not satisfied. “If they give you grant and the conditions attached to the grants and the project not completed and you want to concession, they will fight back” It will be recalled that the minister after the successful completion of the runway vowed to face concession of airports.

BASA: Togo apologies to Air Peace, allows airline to operate The government of Togo has apologised to the Nigerian carrier, Air Peace over the restraining of the airline to fly into our domain from the country.

The Chairman of Air Peace, Barr. Allen Onyema disclosed this in his office in Lagos.

Onyema who two weeks ago, accused the Togolese Government of restraining Air Pace from reciprocating the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) Nigeria has with Togo, had threatened to sue the country for disallowing it from operating

into the West African country.

But, Onyema explained that 48 hours after he threatened to sue the Togolese government, its Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) wrote the airline and gave it approval to fly into its country.

He, however, said that the airline may be forced to sue Cote d’Ivoire Government by 22nd May, 2017 if it didn’t grant it the approval to operate into its country, saying that the airline had met all the conditions spelt out for it by its CAA.

Nigerian team makes Airbus global ‘Fly Your Ideas 2017’ Chief Executive Officer of BASL, captain Jari Williams has said that the MMA2 processed over four million passengers annually.

MMA2, Jari said, is the first privately-funded, Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) terminal in Nigeria.

It was inaugurated in May 2007 by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.

He said: “The terminal has the capacity to facilitate four million passengers per annum with modern facilities, such as self-service check-in kiosks, automated access gates, as well as passenger

and baggage reconciliation system. MMA2 is the first and only terminal to deploy such in Nigeria “The terminal has an obvious passenger and airline demand due to its safety, efficiency and technology. Over the years, MMA2 has been home to major airlines flying to various destinations in Nigeria. MMA2 has handled over 20 million passengers, 400,000 flights and created employment opportunities for over 100,000 people in the past 10 years.

The terminal is also home to retail outlets, shops, restaurants and banks offering a wide range of products.

L –R: Vice-Chairman, The Resort Group, Chief Kola Akinbami, Chairman, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN) and Chief Executive Officer, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), a subsidiary of The Resort Group, Captain Jari Williams at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2’s) 10th Anniversary Press Conference held in Lagos.

Global air freight demand increases by 14% in March – IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its March 2017 demand growth results for global air freight markets showing a 14 per cent expansion measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year.

IATA said this was the fastest pace of growth recorded since October 2010.

Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 4.2 per cent year-on-year in March 2017.

March performance contributed to very strong first quarter growth (Q1) in freight volumes. After adjusting for the impact of the leap year in 2016, freight demand in Q1 2017 increased by nearly 11 per cent. Capacity increased by 3.7 per cent over the same period.

The strengthening of air

freight demand in March is consistent with an uptick in world trade and a sixyear high in new export orders.

An increase in the shipment of silicon materials typically used in high-value consumer electronics shipped by air, is also likely underpinning a portion of the strong performance.

“March capped a robust first quarter with the strongest year-on-year air freight growth in six-anda-half years. Optimism is returning to the industry as the business stabilises after many years in the doldrums.

“There is, however, still much lost ground to recover while facing the dual headwinds of rising fuel and labour costs. It remains critical to use the improvement in the industry’s fortunes as an opportunity to enhance the value offering by implementing modern

customer-centric initiatives that streamline processes and reduce costs,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director-General.

All regions, with the exception of Latin America, reported year-on-year increases in demand in March 2017.

Airlines in Europe and Asia-Pacific posted the strongest growth accounting for two-thirds of the industry-wide increase in demand.

The remaining growth was split between North American and Middle Eastern carriers, with African airlines making a modest contribution.

African carriers’ posted the largest year-on-year increase in demand of all regions in March 2017 with freight volumes growing 33.5 per cent.

Capacity increased by 6.3 per cent over the same time.

Demand has been boosted

by very strong growth on the trade lanes to and from Asia following an increase in direct services between the continents.

The increase in demand has helped the region’s load factor rise by 6 percentage points compared to March 2016.

European airlines posted an 18.2 per cent increase in freight volumes in March 2017 and a capacity increase of 6.7 per cent.

International freight volumes grew by 18.1 per cent year-on-year, the fastest pace in six years. Seasonally-adjusted freight volumes continue to trend upwards.

The on-going weakness of the Euro persists in boosting the performance of the European freight market which has benefitted from strong export orders over the last few months.

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