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Senate gives Presidency 2-week ultimatum over budget details of agencies

Ï Stops further spending by affected agencies Chris Emetoh, Abuja

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Senate has given the Presidency two weeks ultimatum to as a matter of urgency submit budget details of erring Federal Government agencies to the National Assembly for appropria-

tions in accordance with the provision of Section 21 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. It also ordered all the 38 agencies concerned to stop further capital expenditures in the current fiscal year until their budget Continued on page 6

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Controversy is now trailing the signing of the 2017 Budget into law as there are conflicting signals over when the National Assembly will transmit the document to the Presidency and who will eventually sign the document.

The Daily Times recalls that the budget was passed with fanfare by the lawmakers last Thursday while the leadership of the Senate commended the Continued on page 6

Wike to Army High Command: Stop allocating soldiers to politicians 6 Alleged N19bn fraud: Ex-AGF faults Dasuki detention without 12 trial

We never asked PDP members to defect to other parties 7 -Makarfi

Members of Black African Re-Orientation Development Organisation protesting in Abuja over alleged maltreatment, persecution and secret execution of Nigerians in Chinese prisons… on Wednesday.

EFCC arraigns 2 whistleblowers over false information Tony Amokeodo, Abuja

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Nigerians seem to have heeded the national call to rid the country of financial crimes and blew the whistle. But their adventure has now turned sour as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the two whistleblowers for giving false information to

the commission.

The EFCC on Tuesday arraigned Buhari Fannami and Ba-Kura Abdullahi before Justice MT Salihu of the Federal High Court in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on two separate counts of giving false information, on Tuesday.

Fannami was said to have misled the agency with information about illegally acquired monies

allegedly buried in the premises of one Ba’a Lawan.

But the EFCC disclosed that “the information turned out to be false after the execution of a search warrant.”

The charge against Fannami reads: “That you, Buhari Fannami on or about the 8th day of May, 2017 at Maiduguri, Borno State, within the jurisdiction of Continued on page 12

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Police arrest killers of Enugu dep gov’s orderly Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe anti-kidnapping squad

of Enugu State Police Command has arrested the alleged killer gang of the Enugu state Deputy Governor’s orderly, Sgt Helen.

The suspects, identified as Emmanuel Onyeabor and Kanu Obi, were arrested a day after the incident at their hideouts at Lomalinda Independence layout axis and Amorji Nike axis of Abakpa in Enugu East Local Government Area respectively.

In a release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amarizu, the suspects were nabbed through a well coordinated operation

borne out of Intelligence information gathered.

The police spokesman said in the course of the arrest some members of the gang escaped with bullet wounds and called on members of the public and hospital operators about information concerning anyone with wounds suspected to be that of bullet.

The release read: “after a serious gun duel which left suspects fatally injured, some of the gang members escaped with wounds suspected to be that of gun shots.

It was further gathered that suspects who allegedly operated in their Mercedes Benz car, were out on that fateful day for their nefarious activities at a street off Nike

lake road Trans Ekulu axis Enugu on 9/5/17 in the night when they met the victim.

Recall that some hoodlums last week attacked the deputy governor’s orderly who was returning from work and robbed her off her bag containing her phone and some amount of money and when the deceased allegedly put up resistance, she was instantly fired at close range on the head.

She was reported to have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment where she was confirmed dead.

“Suspects are however regretting their actions having revealed that their motives was to rob their victims and that the resistance of

the deceased brought about their pulling of trigger on her which got her on the head on close range”, one of them said.

“Police have recovered from suspects the deceased infinix phone amongst others, the release confirmed.

According to the PPRO, “The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force has assured members of the public that its hand

is on deck in partnership with sister security Agencies, Members of the public, the Government and the good people of the state towards ensuring that environments are made safe and secured.

Ambode commissions Abule Egba, Ajah flyovers, Lekki roads Benjamin Omoike

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Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday, commissioned the Ajah and Abule Egba Flyovers, saying that both bridges were creative solutions by his administration to address the perennial traffic associated with the areas, as well as boost economic activities in both axis.

The governor, who spoke at separate events in Ajah and Abule Egba to officially open the bridges, christened as ‘Jubilee Bridges,’ for public use, said that while the driving motive behind Ajah Bridge was to improve connectivity in the axis and facilitate economic growth, the Abule-Egba Bridge was about opening up other areas of the state and improving the lives of residents in the area.

Speaking at Ajah, the governor recalled that the area was troubled with terrible traffic gridlock on a daily basis, which, according to him, was crippling business activities, causing loss of valuable man hours and revenues.

He said the bridge would eliminate the traffic jam usually experienced on the road while the Freedom and Admiralty roads, which he also commissioned, would provide an alternative route to the Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge, thereby easing traffic at Lekki Phase 1.

“We had to give this project priority because of its strategic importance to the economic growth of the Lekki Free Trade Zone and the Ibeju-Lekki-Epe axis. This axis will play a key role in the future prosperity of Lagos State as the home to many multi-billion naira private investments in the Lekki Free Trade Zone as well as the upcoming seaport and airport.

“As a government, we are irrevocably committed to making Lagos State an investment haven

News 5 Register with TRCN or risk sack, NUT tells teachers in Ogun Abiodun Taiwo, Abeokuta

ÏÏÏThe national president of Nigeria

Union Teachers (NUT), Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya, onWednesday, warned teachers in Ogun state to register and update their status with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) or risk sack.

He equally warned that teachers in the state, should disregard calls being made by some individuals parading themselves as union leaders that the registration was not mandatory while urging teachers to seize the window of opportunity by TRCN to get registered as professional teachers.

Olukoya gave this warning during a press conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital.

According to him, TRCN is the only statutory body recognised by the law to register professional teachers in Nigeria and urged teachers not be deceived by people who have been urging them to ignore the registration.

On the complain that the cost of registration was N7,000 per teacher, Olukoya debunked the claim saying “teachers with degrees would only pay N3,000 whiletheirNCEcounterpartswouldpay the sum of N2,000.”

The NUT national president, who disclosed that by September, NUT, would start picketing private schools on the need to employ professional teachers, also said leadership of the union would issue a marching order to state governments to ensure only duly registered teachers are engaged by them.

Witness narrates how neighbour defiled a 9-year-old girl

Titilope Joseph and Daniel Ojukwu

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A cross-section of Nigeria returnees from Libya on arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos… on Tuesday night. Photo: BOLAJI OLASUNKANMI. and we have made it a duty to put in place top class infrastructure that will facilitate movement of people, goods and materials.

“We are confident that these initiatives will boost commercial activities in this axis, support economic growth and significantly reduce travel time as well as other costs associated with traffic challenges,” the governor said.

Besides, Governor Ambode said that beyond the Bridge, his administration was already looking to activate the Badore jetty in line with efforts to commence reforms in the state’s water transportation efforts.

He said this intervention would see the creation of a bus route from Badore to Langbasa and Ajah axis, rehabilitation of the Badore Road and also create alternative routes through Oke-Ira to the Epe expressway, while the alternative slip road which mo-

torists used while the construction of the Bridge lasted would be closed to accommodate a new Bus Terminal.

At the commissioning of Freedom Road and Admiralty Way in Lekki, Governor Ambode said in continuation of efforts to open the axis for economic activities, the State Government in partnership with the private sector would commence construction of 8km Regional Road to serve as alternative route to connect Victoria Garden City (VGC) from Freedom Road.

Governor Ambode, who also spoke at the commissioning of Abule Egba Bridge, said the project was a result of the Government’s engagements with the people of the axis and his administration’s strong desire to make life easier and better for the people.

He said the area was a strategic

route for commercial and social activities which was riddled by heavy traffic gridlock, hence his administration’s decision to redesign the traffic flow chart of the axis to ensure better connectivity between Lagos and Ogun states.

“Today, we all have cause to rejoice as the Jubilee Bridge, AbuleEgba is delivered. This bridge is one of the interventions we embarked upon to ensure free flow of traffic, stimulate commercial activities and create opportunities for our people.

“Lagos means business and today, Abule-Egba is open for busi-

ness. This bridge signposts the beginning of a new era of development that would enhance the standard of living of the people in this axis with the provision of this infrastructure,” he said.

A witness in an ongoing trial before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, Inspector Joy Labiru and, on Wednesday, narrated how a middle-aged man, Samuel Benson, allegedly had canal knowledge of a nine year old girl by forcefully penetrating her private part.

The police witness, who was an investigator in the matter, testified before the court presided over by Justice S. A. Ogunsanya, how the defendant defiled the minor.

The defendant, Benson, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the onecount charge offence of rape when he was arraigned.

According to Insp. Labiru the incident was reportedly committed on the 22nd of March, 2014 at No. 4 Edward Street, Mile 12, Lagos where the defendant resides and shares a compound with the victims family.

“The matter was reported on the 29th of March, 2014 at Mile 12 police station , Lagos by one Michael Okon, father of the victim.

“The defendant happens to be a cotenant with the victim’s family. On the day of the incident, he was said to have entered the house of the Okons in their parents absence and lured the little girl into her father’s bedroom of the two bedroom apartment after he had given his phone to Mr Okon’s two sons to play video games so as to distract them while he went into the bedroom with the young girl,” she said.

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Controversy mounts over signing of 2017 Budget Continued from page 1 Senator Danjuma Goje-led Appropriation Committee for laying the budget with the details for the first time in the history of the National Assembly.

But the expectations that the National Assembly would send the budget to the presidency in good time has been dashed with allegations of certain alterations of figures and discrepancies over the documents.

Though the lawmakers did not make official comment on these

allegations, it was gathered that the concerned lawmakers are now doing everything possible to address the issues and make the documents ready for transmission to the presidency.

The National Assembly is yet to make official pronouncement on when it will transmit the budget to the presidency.

But the Federal Government has added a new dimension when it disclosed that it is yet to decide on whether President Muhammadu Buhari or Acting Presi-

dent Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) would sign the 2017 Budget.

Speaking through the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, in Abuja, the Federal Government said that a decision is yet to be taken on who will sign the 2017 budget into law between Buhari and Osinbajo.

Buhari, who is now in London for medical treatment, had activated section 145 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) when he transmitted a letter to the Na-

tional Assembly about his medical trip, thereby transferring power to Osinbajo as the acting President.

Osinbajo has been performing the functions of the president and it is expected that he will sign the budget into law when the lawmakers transmit the documents to the presidency.

But speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Mohammed said the

National Assembly was yet to transmit the budget and its details to the presidency.

When asked who will sign the budget when the legislature sends the document, Mohammed replied, “That decision will be taken when it is transmitted to the presidency.”

The minister further disclosed that FEC members were only informed on Wednesday morning that the budget had been passed.

He said: “In respect of the budContinued on page 7

Senate gives Presidency 2-week ultimatum over budget details of agencies Continued from page 1

L-R: Jerry Kanu, Director General, Uche Ogah Campaigne Organisation, former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), gubernatorial candidate, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah; his wife Ngozi, at a reception in honour of Uchechukwu Ogah in Uturu Abia State… on Wednesday.

Wike to Army High Command: Stop allocating soldiers to politicians

Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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rister Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the Army High Command to desist from posting battalions of soldiers to politicians, saying that the exercise was counterproductive and a threat to national security.

The governor said that the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai, should go beyond complaining that politicians are hobnobbing with soldiers and take action to check the disturbing trend.

Speaking during the flag off of the construction of the Old Aba Road by Mbano junction in Oyigbo Local Government Areaof the state on Wednesday, Governor Wike said that all over the world, only the Commander-in-Chief has soldiers guarding him.

He regretted that in Nigeria, the authorities had made it a practice to allocate soldiers to politicians in the good books of the Federal Government, with

such soldiers used for undemocratic actions against the people.

“Who are those approving battalions of soldiers to politicians?

If they don’t want soldiers to follow politicians, they should stop giving soldiers to politicians.

“It is only in Nigeria that soldiers follow politicians. They should stop soldiers from being security details to politicians.

Somebody comes home and they will give him battalions of soldiers and they say soldiers should not hobnob with politicians.

“All over the world, it is only the commander-in-chief that is allowed to use soldiers. But here, you see soldiers following politicians everywhere,” he said.

On the construction of Old Aba Road by Mbano Junction in Oyigbo Local Government Area, the governor assured the people of the area that the road would be completed on schedule.

He added that the Old Market Road to Afam would be awarded and constructed by his administration in Oyigbo Local Govern-

ment Area.

He said that since the APCled Federal Government had refused to complete the East West Road, his administration would continue to develop alternative routes to lubricate the Rivers economy.

Governor Wike said that his performance had silenced the APC, urging the people of the state to turn out en masse for the voter registration, so that they could vote out failed politicians.

In his remarks, Works Commissioner, Mr. Iheanyichuwu Bathuel, said that Old Aba Road

by Mbano junction was a critical economic road that connected neighbouring states.

Also speaking, Caretaker Committee Chairman of Oyigbo Local Government Area, Dr. Gbali Chisom, lauded Governor Wike for commencing the construction of the road.

The highpoint of the road flag off was the presentation of gifts to the Rivers State Governor by the political leader of Oyigbo, Ambassador Desmond Akawor.

details are submitted for appropriations by the legislature.

This Senate’s action was sequel to a motion titled, “Non-submission of 2017 budget by public corporations in violation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act”, sponsored by the Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah.

Senator Na’Allah, who had on Tuesday drawn the attention of his colleagues to the non-submission of the 2017 budget proposals by the statutory corporations to the National Assembly, expressed worry of the Senate to the violation.

The lawmaker, who represents Kebbi South Senatorial District on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), said noncompliance to the provisions of the Act “constitutes abuse of power and economic sabotage aimed at frustrating the current economic measures being taken by the present administration to address the economic recession”.

According to him, the absence of penalties in the provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act may have emboldened and encouraged the perpetration of this act of violation.

He, however, berated the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) for “failing in its responsibility through complacence in the execution of its mandate”.

In his contributions, Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, said since the constitution is supreme, its provisions should have a binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the country.

Ekweremadu, who quoted Sections 80 (1), (2) and (3) of the constitution, said the matter bothers on responsibility of governance.

He said: “We are here talking about responsibility of governance. There cannot be any act of responsibility than that of the Fiscal Responsibility because that is the beginning of all evils, we must begin to ensure that we live by the laws we make for ourselves.

“If we say that ministers are

supposed to send the estimates of various agencies under them with the appropriation act of each year that has to be done.

“I recall Mr. President that in 2016, our President, Muhammadu Buhari, sent to this National Assembly the Appropriation Act for that year together with those estimates while in 2017, while the ministers find it impossible to accompany the same Appropriation act 2017 with those estimates of the agencies under them.

“We cannot be going forth and back. I believe that this is time for us to insist under Section 88 that gives us power of oversight that this has to be done.

“We make laws here for the good governance of this country and that is actually what we have to insist. I believe we are going to insist that all agencies should stop expenditure of public funds unless it is appropriated in accordance with Section 80 of the constitution which we have sworn to uphold”, he said.

In his ruling, the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, said the motion was important to the fight against corruption by the present administration, especially since some agencies with independent revenue often exceed that of crude oil.

Saraki added that the subject matter was also crucial now that the government is looking for money to fund projects like hospitals, education, etc.

“This is where we get sources of revenue and I cannot see how we can continue in a society where we are fighting corruption and people will be spending money without approval or appropriations. It must stop, it will stop and is going to stop from now”, Saraki declared.

The affected agencies include Bureau of Public Enterprises, BPE; National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASEI; Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA; Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC; Continued on page 7

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We never asked PDP members to defect to other parties -Makarfi

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Senator Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Wednesday that it never asked any of its members to defect to another party.

The NCC maintained that the PDP belongs to all members and would therefore not ask nor direct any member to defect, saying “PDP is our party”.

This was contained in a statement signed on Wednesday by the National Publicity Secretary of the NCC, Prince Dayo Adey-

eye, and made available to journalists in Abuja.

The statement was in reaction to a newspaper (not The Daily Times) headline which claimed that members of the PDP have been asked by the NCC to defect to other parties ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in some

states of the federation.

The Makarfi-led NCC thus enjoined its members to continue to demonstrate total commitment and loyalty to the party.

The statement by Adeyeye pointedly declared that there was no such directive from the National Caretaker Committee.

An accident scene at the East Circular Road in Benin City… on Wednesday.

Controversy mounts over signing of 2017 Budget Continued from page 6 get, it was only this morning that the Minister of Budget and National Planning informed the council that the budget had been passed.

“He has not sent to us individually copies of the passed budget. We will now need to look at it against what we sent and if there is any discrepancy, we will report back to the Minister of Budget and National Planning for harmonisation.”

Regarding the implementation of the 2016 budget, Mohammed said, “The Ministry of Budget and National Planning will make the implementation of the 2016 budget public.

They have told us at the town hall meeting that about N1.2 trillion was released for capital.”

Responding to a question on the delay in the inauguration of two new ministers, Mohammed said, “They will be sworn-in in due course.”

The Senate had two weeks ago confirmed the two ministers – Stephen Ocheni (Kogi State) and Suleiman Zanna Hassan (Gombe State). Ocheni replaced the late Mr. James Ocholi (SAN), former Minister of State for Labour, who died in a road crash in 2016 while Hassan took over from Mrs. Amina Mohammed who resigned as Minister of Environment, to assume office as Deputy

Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).

But the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has faulted media reports that quoted him as saying that the Federal Government does not know who will sign the 2017 budget.

In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday by his Special Adviser, Segun Adeyemi, Mohammed said he was misrepresented in the statement, insisting that such a statement was a malicious misrepresentation of what transpired at the post-FEC press briefing earlier on Wednesday.

The statement reads in part: “Our attention has been drawn to a story in a

section of the media (not The Daily Times) quoting the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, as saying that “we don’t know who will sign the 2017 budget”. This quote is a malicious misrepresentation of what transpired at the post-Federal Executive Council Meeting press briefing on Wednesday, 17 May 2017.”

“When the Minister was asked a question relating to the signing of the 2017 Budget, his response was: ”When it is transmitted to the Presidency, the issue will be addressed.” “Anything beyond that response amounts to deliberate mischief and should be ignored.”

The NCC maintained that its statement was very clear and unambiguous which was to the effect that “we are in court and have absolute faith and confidence in the judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour.

“Also that we are aware that PDP is been disenfranchised in some elections and that different states have adopted different approaches to the issue without prejudice to the substantive matter before the court.

“We state categorically that the National Caretaker Committee has never asked anyone to defect to another Party. PDP is our party.

“Our members are enjoined to continue to demonstrate total commitment and loyalty to the party”, it said.

But the court recognised National Chairman of the PDP, which reacted to the story credited to the Makarfi’s group earlier by the said newspaper (not The Daily Times), said that it has now become clear that having failed to convince members to follow them to their proposed new party, Makarfi and his co-travelers have resorted to using everything available to destroy our party.

Sheriff, in a statement by the acting National Publicity of the PDP, Hon. Bernard Mikko, said the

new antic of the Makarfi’s group will also fail and “we assure all our aspirants that the end to impunity and imposition of candidates is insight”.

The statement by Mikko reads: “The attention of the National chairman of the PDP, Sen. Ali modu Sheriff and the National Working Committee have been drawn to a press release by one Mr. Adeyeye on behalf of Sen. Makarfi and the court declared illegal care taker committee that members desirous of contesting elections should look for alternative platforms.

“We Call on all loyal members to ignore this call and see them for what they are; destroyers of our much cherished party.

“We equally call on all members who are desirous of contesting elections to use our party; the PDP and be rest assured of level playing field guaranteed by internal party democracy.

“It is now clear that having failed to convince members to follow them to their proposed new party, Makarfi and his cootravellers have resorted to using everything available to destroy our party.

“This new antic will also fail and we assure all our aspirants that the end to impunity and imposition of candidates is insight”, it said.

Senate gives Presidency 2-week ultimatum over budget details of agencies Continued from page 6 Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA; Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC; National Sugar Development Council, NSDC, and the Nigerian Postal Service, NPS. Also on the list are Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA; Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN; Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC; Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC; National Communications Commission, NCC; National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Con-

trol, NAFDAC; Nigerian Customs Service, NCS and National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. Others include the National Insurance Commission, NIACOM; News Agency of Nigeria, NAN; Nigerian Copyrights Commission, NCC; Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC; Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA; Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS; Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS; Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC; Radio Nigeria; Federal Housing Authority, FHA; and the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA.

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Group accuses NHIS executive secretary of corruption Emmanuel Iriogbe, Abuja

ÏÏÏA pressure group, United Youth

Alliance Against Corruption (UYAAC), has written to some financial crime agencies over the alleged corruption presently being perpetrated at the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the leadership of Prof. Usman Yusuf.

In a press release made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, coordinator of the group, Solomon Agbo, alleged that the NHIS under Yusuf is bedeviled with fraud ranging from award of contracts without passing through due process to flouting of laid down procurement procedures.

According to the group, one of the

frauds allegedly perpetuated by the secretary was the award of contract for training programme for staff of the scheme.

It was alleged that N860million was budgeted for training in the 2016 appropriation bill.

“Immediately the executive secretary resumed office he set in place machinery to award contract for training which were all devoid of laid down procedure,” Mr. Agbo stated.

He said the training were not targeted to improve the capacity of the staff but rather it done for profit reasons and contract splitting to enable proxy contractors make gains.

“The contract for training was split into five with the spending for the jobs above the executive secretary approval limit. Under the ICT training,

the contractor, First Digital and Techno-Law Forensics Ltd spent over N400 million by contract splitting which is anti ethical to laid down procurement rules.

The group also raised eyebrow over a local training carried out by the NHIS where a course fee of N530,000 per staff for three days was approved but when the huge fraud was detected by some staff, the management had to cut it down to N270,000.

“Most of the trainings which were scheduled to hold across the 36 states could not hold while those that held were incomparable to the funds that were released for the training while there were obvious lack of training materials.

It was also noticed that multiple payment vouchers ranging from

N19million,N18million and N21million where raised to cover up for the payment of N400 million for the training.

The executive secretary was also accused of paying N28 million to an IT firm, Promatrix Global, before the execution of the contract.

The petitioners brandishing documents to support their claims before journalists, also alleged that the management of the scheme has developed a culture of spending the schemes funds without prior approval of the supervising minister “The executive secretary has severally awarded contracts above his 2.5million threshold which is against procurement act and most of the contracts were awarded to his brothers and cronies,” the group said.

NCC to set new key performance indicators for mobile network operators Tony Nwakaegho,

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The Nigerian Communications Communications (NCC) has said it is considering a review of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set for the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on the need to improve quality of service on their networks.

NCC executive vice chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this in Lagos at a media parley with journalists on Wednesday.

He lamented that the continued drop in service quality has really created a huge gap between consumers and the MNOs, which is “reason for some drop in subscriptions.”

Danbatta maintained that the NCC wasn’t satisfied with the quality of service offered by the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), stressing however that there was a major improvement in the first quarter which he attributed to the sector’s contribution to the GDP. “The commission will review the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set for the operators to meet, with a resolve that any of the MNOs that failed to meet up will be adequately sanctioned,” Danbatta said.

The NCC chief executive offi-

Shola James, Katsina

ÏÏÏGovernor Aminu Bello Masari

of Katsina state has urged the federal government to evolve a multi faceted approach in tackling refugees problems in the country.

Masari stated this when he received a federal commissioner for National Refugees Commission, Hajiya Sa’adiyya Umar who paid him a visit in katsina.

The governor who implored the

cer also said that telecoms sector contributed about N15 trillion to the Nigerian economy since the liberalisation of the industry sixteen years ago.

The industry according to the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), contributed nine percent to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in quarter one of 2017.

Danbatta explained that the sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP increased from eight percent in Q4 of 2016 to nine percent in the New Year.

He noted that since his assumption of office as the EVC about 18 months ago, the industry has been adding between N1.43 Trillion and N1.45 Trillion to the economy quarterly.

Commenting on the dropped in teledensity and revenue, he said migration from 3G to 4G/ LTE could be responsible as subscribers rather use WhatsApp to communicate and even make free calls.

“Consumers are moving away from high tariff services to cheaper and free services,” he pointed out.

L-R: Director, Accounts, Office of Establishments and Training, Mr. Deji Koko; Permanent Secretary, Office of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Folasade Ogunnaike; Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde; Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions (ETP), Dr. Benson Oke and Chairman, House Committee on Establishments, Training, Pensions and Public Service, Hon. Adedayo Famakinwa, during the 2017 ministerial press briefing ETP in Lagos… recently.

FG urged to address refugee issues commission not to only involve itself with the distribution of relief Materials to internally displaced persons IDPs alone, said the commission needed to conduct a survey on IDPs wishing to return to North East or have permanently returned to their home States.

According to him, a family in Kafur said they left when he was just twelve but now at over 80 was forced by ac-

tivities of insurgents to return with younger generation all born in Maiduguri .

The governor however stressed the need for the commission to work with the state emergency management agency-SEMA for the success of distribution of relief materials to IDPs that are scattered in the 34 local governments in the state.

He however commended the federal

government for the intervention to the IDPs ,adding that only recently SEMA had also distributed materials to IDPs which was obtained from NEMA, some corporate bodies and institutions.

Earlier, the federal commissioner in the National Refugees commission, Hajiya Sa’adiyya Umar said she was in Katsina state to flag off the distribution of relief materials in Daura.

Govs’ surrogates are local govt chairmen, councilors killing democracy -Madu Andrew Orolua, Abuja

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nance, Hon. Destiny Madu, said on Wednesday that the deviant appointment of local government chairmen and councilors by state governors in place of local elections is a launchpad to destroy the country’s nascent democracy.

Speaking in Abuja at the inaugural meeting of the Advocate for Better Leadership and Sustainable Rural Development Initiative, Madu noted that the absence of local election portent danger for the politic as stakeholders continued to pay callous attention to the dangerous trend He recalled that “once upon a time we had a functional Local Government system when the operators particularly the elected Chairmen and Counselors were yielded space to carry out their prescribed constitutional functions.”

All that are gone, and in recent times, thought of local elections are hardly imagine with the overbearing influence of state governors who cherished the absence of democracy at the critical third tier of government.

He said that even in the state where local governments election were held, the elections were conducted under the whims and caprices of state Governors with their highly personalized criteria.

It is painful and ridiculous that elected state governors who vigorously campaigned and canvassed for unfettered democratic practice at the federal and state level would deliberately refused to yield space for democracy to thrive at the grass root, he said.

Madu also lamented the absence of local government autonomy adding that instead of working to enthrone local government autonomy, the governors have devised an anti- democratic strategy of appointing unlawful caretaker committee chairmen and counsellors.

He stressed the need for an amendment to the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that would abolish the fraudulent joint allocation accounts committee being used in robbing local governments of the much needed funds.

Madu said that instead of the joint allocation accounts committee, local government chairmen should be made members of the Joint Federation Account (JFA) so that they can monitor the release and disbursement of their funds.

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PDP faction clears state chapters to consider other platform for pending elections The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that state chapters of the party were free to consider platform appropriate for members to contest pending elections in the meantime.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, in Abuja, the committee said that the clarification was necessary in view of confusion in some states.

It said that it was untrue that the committee had instructed PDP members to use platform of a newly-registered party to contest local government elections in Lagos and other states.

It stated that the committee was constrained to make the clarification in view of the misconception and unease which the issue had raised.

It said that while the party awaited Supreme Court’s verdict on its leadership tussle, the committee was confronted with pending councils’, National and State Assembly bye-elections in many states.

According to it, “the committee recognises the anxiety of our patriotic and loyal members since the platform of the PDP is currently in dispute.”

It explained that the decision was to avoid a repeat of Edo and Ondo gubernatorial polls’ experience where “Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff and his co-travellers tried to scuttle the chances of PDP members.”

The statement claimed that in the elections, Sheriff ’s group fielded All Progressives Congress (APC) “lackeys and surrogates as alternative candidates to disturb, distract and dissipate the energy of PDP genuine candidates.

“It is indisputable that this was the main reason for our defeat particularly in the Ondo governorship election.

“That was why we deliberately decided not to run parallel congresses in Anambra State in order not to subject our party members in that state to the agony of a disputed platform.

“It is also important to state at this point that Sheriff and his cohorts have been creating factional chapters in different states of the federation in order to compromise our chances in the councils’ elections.

“In the circumstances and with no hope of the Sheriff problem abating before the Supreme Court judgement, we are left with no choice than to consider ways by which our members will not be disenfranchised in these elec-

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tions.

“However, our position is not to choose a platform for any state where true PDP candidates are denied the opportunity to stand for the elections.

“State Chapters are allowed to take any decision they consider appropriate,’’ the statement said.

It added that the committee was working with all the organs of PDP and other relevant bodies to pursue the issues plaguing the party to logical conclusion.

“We have a good case and our ground of Appeal is solid. We believe ultimately that justice will be served on the leadership issues in our party and we are also confident that the judiciary will continue to remain independent, unbiased and neutral.’’

It added that the committee would continue to pray for a positive outcome in the judgment of the Supreme Court so that the agony and pain of recent times may be finally put behind.

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2019: Oyo residents assured of new dawn

Bolaji Omosanya, Ibadan

Resident of Oyo State has been assured of a new dawn in the political landscape of the state come 2019. Hon. Taiwo Oluyemi Adewale, expressed this view while speaking with The Daily Times in Ibadan.

According to him, the days of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state and the nation generally are numbered with the coming on board of Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA), in the country.

Hon. Taiwo Oluyemi Adewale who was formerly a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and a former House of Representatives member on the platform of the PDP and now with the newly formed APDA, stated that the movers and shakers in Nigerian politics are the brains behind the establishment of APDA. He said that the APDA has been duely registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and that its registration Certificate would be issued very soon.

Some of the big-wigs in the party are, a former Military President from the North, a Television and Radio Station mogul, a factional leader of the PDP and some political actors in Oyo State and other states of the federation.

He added that it was the crisis within the PDP that led the nation to this current rule by impunity and the sheltering of corrupt people within the government.

Hon. Adewale also stated that with the coming on board of APDA, in Nigeria in general, the people of Oyo State are in for a renaissance.

He said that, the party will never be allowed to be hijacked by money-bags, but is for dedicated members who will be registered on-line as financial members.

Five PDP lawmakers defect to APC in Ondo

‘Tosin Ajuwon, Akure

The wave of defection blowing across the Ondo State House of Assembly continued on Wednesday as five more members of the House dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The five PDP lawmakers are the immediate past Deputy Speaker, Hon. Fatai Olotu (Akoko North East), Hon. Akinyele Fasogbon (Odigbo 2), Hon. Kuti Towase (Akoko South East), Hon. Bimbo Fajolu (Ileoluji/Okeigbo) and Hon. Tuyi Akintimehin (Idanre).

With the defection of the five lawmakers, the APC now has 18 members while PDP has been reduced to eight members, which gives the ruling party the two-third majority needed to make any decision in the House of Assembly.

The defecting lawmakers and their supporters were received into the APC by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu at a colourful ceremony held at the International Event Centre, The Dome, in Akure.

This brings to 13 the number of PDP members of the House of Assembly who have defected to the ruling party since the inauguration of Akeredolu as governor.

One of the former PDP lawmakers, Hon. Abayomi Akinruntan, who also joined APC last month, had reportedly facilitated the decision of more of his colleagues to join the ruling party.

Welcoming the lawmakers into the party, the APC Deputy Chairman in the state, Engr. Ade Adetimehin, congratulated the ex-PDP members for choosing to dump the “sinking PDP ship” for the APC. Expressing optimism that more PDP law-

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makers would still join the APC, Adetimehin assured the new members that the party would give them a level playing ground in the party.

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Abia PDP to embark on reconciliation of members Sunday Nwakanma – Umuahia Following the victory of Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State at the Supreme Court last Friday, The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it is going to embark on reconciliation of its members in the state.

The state chairman of the party, Sir Johnson Okebaram Onuigbo who disclosed this to newsmen in Umuahia, stated that aggrieved members of the party and friends would be reached out to for amicable reconciliation and integration into the party in the state.

“Since the case is over, we are going to draw up schedules to get back our lost friends and party members. With Ogah congratulating Gov. Ikpeazu, the battle is over and we are going to win them over.

“It is now time to put the house in order and we know what to do. Ogah is from PDP and we are going to rebuild the divided house.”

Sir Onuigbo, who expressed the happiness of the entire party structure in the state over the victory by Ikpeazu, also expressed his happiness with the Nigerian judiciary over their impartiality and as last hope of the common man, described as appropriate the statements by the Supreme Court Judges that the matter was a storm in a tea cup and ab initio, full of frivolities.

“Abia PDP is happy that the judge moralised and advised politicians to leave them alone, stating that four persons cannot be the governors at the same time,” he said, stating “so in Abia, there is only one David still around.”

He thanked the Supreme Court for looking at the matter critically and finally granting victory to Ikpeazu, regretting that for two years, Gov. Ikpeazu was under pressure and the consequences

Ikpeazu slowed down democracy in the state, stating however that despite the distraction, the governor has done well.

“Now that he is free, having knocked down F. N. Nwosu, Dr. Alex Otti and Dr. Uche Ogah, everything went according to his name, Victor.

“The implication of the court judgment is that Abians voted for him,” the state party boss said and called for the propagation of the philosophy of gov-

PRP suspends Anambra chairman The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Anambra State has imposed a two-month suspension on its state Chairman, Mr Mathias Aninwachukwu for violating the party’s constitution.

The suspension order is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the party’s meeting on Wednesday.

It noted that the chairman’s style of leadership was incapable of leading the party to victory in the Nov. 18 gubernatorial poll in the state.

The communique signed by 10 out of the party’s 15 state executive council members, accused the chairman of high handedness in handling the affairs of the party.

It claimed that Aninwachukwu ran the party as a personal business and had failed to convene statutory meetings of the state working committee and the state executive committee.

“He openly denigrated members of the state executive committee, ran the party without approved budget, and refused to inaugurate and empower some functional organs of the party as stated in the party’s constitution.

“He unilaterally accepted a gubernatorial aspirant and attempted to make him a consensus candidate and BoT member at the same time; failed to open bank account as well as render appropriate accounts of the funds accruable to the party,” it added.

The meeting accused Aninwachukwu of unilaterally spending the party’s finance and other resources without approval by the executive.

The communiqué stated that the state Deputy Chairman, Mr Humphrey Anaso, had been mandated to steer the affairs of the party in acting capacity within the two months suspension.

It warned members of the public, INEC, IPAC and DSS against dealing with the suspended chairman until further notice.

However, Aninwachukwu, dismissed report of his suspension, insisting that he remain the authentic PRP chairman in Anambra.

“I just came out of a meeting as the chairman of the party to receive your call; if anyone or group of persons say I have been suspended, then it is for selfish reasons and their meeting was illegal.

ernment as an agent of change and to deepen democracy.

According to him, though PDP lost at the centre, it will bounce back in 2019, pointing out that in the state, there is no other party, except PDP. He added that by 2019, PDP will return the country to the glorious days of President Goodluck Jonathan as the President.

Adamawa to dedicate next 2 years to human development –Dep. Gov Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Mr Martins Babale has said that the present administration in the state will use the next two years to focus on human development.

Babale made this known when he received the Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Bayo Onanuga, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Yola on Tuesday.

Babale said that in the last two years, the state government had concentrated on infrastructure, especially roads construction.

He said that with over 100 roads constructed across the state, government would now focus on human development, particularly poverty alleviation and wealth creation.

He also said that quality health and education would be given priority, adding that four general hospitals were being upgraded while a state of emergency had been declared in education.

“When we assume office in 2015, we met empty treasury, but because of dedication and commitment to the people of the state, we are able to touch so many things in the state,” Babale said.

He urged media to support the government’s effort through positive publicity.

Earlier, Onanuga lauded the achievement made by the government, adding that the media would continue to remain committed to development news.

Onanuga was also at the office of the Adamawa Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, who showed him government blueprint on poverty reduction.

The Managing Director also inspected new NAN office in Yola.

Ogun Assembly seeks clarification on how Paris Club fund was spent The Ogun State House of Assembly has asked the state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Adewale Osinowo, to furnish it with detailed documents on how the Paris Club fund was spent.

The Assembly members gave the directive on Tuesday in Abeokuta while questioning the commissioner over the financial status of the state.

The lawmakers, who were not satisfied with the presentation of the commissioner, directed him to provide details of the beneficiaries from the fund.

Mr Olusola Bankole, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, said that the invitation of the commissioner was not to witchhunt but to promote accountability and transparency.

Bankole (APC – Ado Odo Ota II) said lawmakers represent various constituencies, adding that it was important for the electorate to be enlightened on the state’s finances.

“All of us are public figures, we are working toward one

goal, you must be able to keep us abreast with what is going on in the state.

“How do we defend the government we are part of if we don’t have information? People call us names, they call us “rubber stamp,’’ we are not happy with this.

“You must tell us how many people benefited from deductions; severance allowance should be separated from salaries, let us know where we are today,’’ he said.

Wale Alausa, the House Minority Leader, said he was also interested in the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

Alausa (PDP – Ijebu Ode), who said more money was underway, canvassed that the fund be paid into the Revenue Fund.

In his response, Osinowo said that the ministry was ready to furnish the House with the necessary documents that would back up how the Paris Club fund was spent.

Osinowo said prior to 2011, the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state was N700

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million monthly, adding that it was now over N6billion.

“Prior to 2011, the IGR of the state was N700 million monthly but through the hard work of Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, we are now generating close to N6 billion.

“That is how we have been able to cope with payment of salaries and other expenses,’’ he said.

He also said the Paris Club fund enabled the state minimise its exposure.

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Legislature not playing second fiddle – Obasa

Rt. Hon. Obasa The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said that it was erroneous for the legislature to be considered as playing second fiddle in government.

Obasa spoke as the House deliberated on “Appraisal of the Contributions of the Legislature to the success of Lagos @ 50” during plenary.

He said that the parliament remains the fulcrum of democracy.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House held the plenary session on the subject in preparation for a Special Parliamentary Session on May 22, as part of the programmes lined up for Lagos at 50 celebration.

Obasa, said the legislature is the most powerful of the three arms of government, as it could do and undo.

He said the state had been able to enjoy stability due to its vibrant and peopleoriented legislative arm.

“Without the legislature, all the development we see in the state will not be witnessed. When we talk about democracy, we talk about legislature.

“People should not see legislature as second fiddle, we are at par with other arms of government,” Obasa said.

The Speaker, however, cautioned his colleagues to watch their character, conduct and actions outside the parliament.

“We should show good conduct in the way we interact outside the parliament, let’s apply decorum wherever we find ourselves.

“We should continue to be selfless; we should continue to think about our people; we should continue the Alternative Disputes Resolution,” he said.

NAN reports that other lawmakers took turns to highlight many of the society-transforming and people-oriented laws passed by the House.

They cited the Traffic Law, the Neighborhood Safety Corps Law, Property Protection Law, Environment Protection Law, Ibile Oil and Gas Law, and law against domestic violence, among such laws.

In his contribution, Hon Bisi Yusuf, representing Alimosho Constituency 1, said the state legislative arm remained the bedrock of development in the state.

Yusuf, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), said that several laws made by the legislature were responsible for the state’s development in transport, education, health and other sectors of the economy.

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LG elections: Political parties suspend protest against LASIEC The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has suspended its planned protest against the imposition of administrative fees on candidates contesting the July 22 council poll by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).

IPAC, made up of the 22 registered political parties in the state, suspended its decision at its emergency meeting in Lagos on Monday.

The resolution to suspend the protest, scheduled for Tuesday by the endorsement of 19 out of the 22 political parties present, followed the downward review of the fees by LASIEC. The electoral commission had reviewed the fees from N100,000 to N50,000 for Chairmanship candidates, N75,000 to N30,000 for Vice-Chairmanship and N50,000 to N20,000 for councillorship candidates.

The review followed appeals by IPAC and threats that it would embark on protest if the old fees were not reviewed.

Speaking after the overwhelming vote against the planned protest, IPAC Chairman, Mr Kola Ajayi, said the action was no more necessary as LASIEC had acceded to the request of parties.

He commended LASIEC for the concession and lauded political parties for the unity of purpose with which they opposed the initial fees.

“This is a remarkable resolution as there is no need for us to embark on the planned protest since LASIEC has agreed with us to slash the fees.

“We are happy we started from

Justice Philips N150,000 for the chairmanship candidates, then we negotiated with LASIEC to N100,000 and we have succeeded to get it further reduced to N50,000.

“This is what democracy is all about.

We thank LASIEC for listening to us and we thank all the political parties for their resoluteness,” he said.

He said that the council executive had met Justice Ayotunde Phillips, Chairman of the commission, on Friday on the need for a downward review and that she had promised to respond to the request.

IPAC expressed the belief that the election would be free and fair also as prom-

ised by Phillips.

Ajayi said that IPAC was worried by the case of violence at the mock primary of a political party recently.

He said that the council was engaging the security agents on how to avert violence in the party primaries and at the council poll.

“We met with the Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, and he assured us of protection at our parties’ primaries.

“We are passionate about the success of the election and we will continue to engage stakeholders to make that happen,” he said.

However, the National Conscience Party (NCP), the only party that voted against the suspension, condemned the downward review.

The Chairman of the party, Fatai IbuOwo, said during the meeting that anything short of outright cancellation of the fees was not acceptable to the party.

“NCP is disappointed that other parties are cheering at the review. We will insist that the fees even If they lower than that are illegal.

“We are already challenging the illegal fees in court and we are sure of justice against these fees.

Ibu-Owo accused the other political parties of colluding with LASIEC to put a question mark on the credibility of the poll.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASIEC has fixed July 22 for the council polls and July 29 for runoff.

Group charges FG to order release of Ifeanyi Ubah from DSS custody Patrick Okohue The South East Revival Group (SERG) has called on the Federal Government to immediately order the Department of State Services (DSS) to free the Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas Limited, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.

While strongly condemning his arrest and continued incarceration by the Service, the group in a statement signed its Convener and National Coordinator, Chief Willy Ezugwu, described what transpired between Capital Oil and NNPC as purely commercial transaction that is being needlessly criminalised.

Parts of the statement reads: “There is no reason why Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah should be humiliated in a purely commercial dispute.

“The DSS claimed that he was arrested and detained over his refusal to remit N11 billion realised from sales of petroleum products stored in his facility by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and that he was engaging in acts inimical to national security and inciting members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers Union to stop lifting petroleum products so as to cripple the economy and cause untold hardship to Nigerians.

“For the record, Ifeanyi Ubah’s Capital Oil has storage facilities for over 40 percent of Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption. So, it is laughable for the DSS to accuse Dr Ubah of engaging in acts inimical to national security and inciting members of the Petroleum Tanker

Drivers Union to stop lifting petroleum products so as to cripple the economy and cause untold hardship to Nigerians when the same man assisted the present government to end fuel scarcity and economic sabotage less than two years ago.

“If Ifeanyi Ubah single handedly ended the fuel scarcity that was inherited by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration before the government removed petrol subsidy, it is even more comical to accuse him of inciting tanker drivers union to stop lifting petroleum products.

“Ifeanyi Ubah has shown patriotism and love for the suffering masses of the country by his several interventions that brought petroleum products scarcity to an end.

“We are all living witnesses that at different critical times, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah intervened to end scarcity of Kerosene, especially in the Northern part of the country. How else can a man show patriotism to his fatherland?

“What the DSS should know is that Nigeria is under democracy and the fundamental human rights of all citizens to freedom of association and movement must be guaranteed at all time.

“If the DSS believes that Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah committed any crime against the state, he should be charged to court forthwith.

The DSS cannot be a judge in its own case.

“We have not forgotten how the DSS invaded the residents of some Judges and made several allegations it could not prove in court.

“Why is the DSS detaining Ifeanyi Ubah

Ubah indefinitely in a purely commercial dispute between two legal entities? It is unlawful for the DSS to hold Ifeanyi Ubah in its custody since May 5, 2017 despite an order to produce him in court.

“In the first place, the commercial dispute is between Capital Oil and Gas Limited and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) which is needless criminalising when the two companies have records that can be easily reconciled.

“The oil merchant, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah, has insisted that the NNPC is indebted to his company to the tune of sixteen billion naira (N16 billion), while the DSS is claiming that Ubah’s company owes NNPC eleven billion naira (N11 billion). It is a question of looking into the records and getting the claims and counter claims reconciled amicably.

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Stop parading yourself as DG Lottery Commission, Senate tells Gbajabiamila Chris Emetoh, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Senate on Wednesday criticised the appointment of the Director-General of National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, asking him, to stop parading himself without confirmation.

This followed a point of order raised by Sen. Dino Melaye (APCKogi) during the plenary.

Coming under order 43, Senator Melaye cited Section 8(1) of

the National Lottery Act 2015 as stipulating that there shall be for the commission, a director-general whom shall be appointed by the President subject to the confirmation of the Senate.

“It is sad to note that a new director general of the National Lottery Commission has not only been appointed by the President but he has resumed office without being confirmed,” he said.

According to Melaye, the DG has started signing documents and carrying out functions of

the office of the director general of the commission without referral or confirmation by the Senate.

“We have a list of the likes of the DG of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission waiting for Senate’s confirmation. The executive arm of government cannot choose which law to obey or which not to obey.

“Why will there be selective respect for the Rule of Law. The Rule of Law must be respected.

It is safer to be loyal to the people

of Nigeria than to be afraid of the rod of EFCC or the executive.

“We must stand on the truth and we must communicate this misbehaviour and rascality to those concerned,” he said.

In his remarks, President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, said “the issues were very weighty and were issues that bothered on the constitution, the Rule of Law and our democracy and how we practiced it.

“We have to check if truly whether this gentleman has de-

cided on his own to disregard the law and resume and if that is what he has done, I am sure when that attention has been communicated to him, he will stop that nonsense and wait for confirmation.

“The Leader of the Senate should confirm whether what Dino has said is the truth”.

“The law which I have is very clear and we must ensure that we seem to be doing the right thing and should wait for his confirmation before resuming,” he added.

EFCC arraigns 2 whistleblowers over false information Continued from page 1 this Honourable Court, did make statement to EFCC under the Whistle Blowing policy to the effect that large sums of money being the proceeds of crime were buried in the residence Ba’a Lawan at Pompomari Layout along Pompomari Bypass, Maiduguri which information/statement you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under sections 39 (2) (a) and 39 (2) (b) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act 2004 respectively.”

But when the charge was read to Fannami, he pleaded not guilty

to the offence.

The lawyer to the EFCC, Mr. Alkassim Ja’afar, later sought for a trial date and urged the court to remand the accused person in prison pending trial.

Justice Salihu consequently remanded Fannami in prison custody and adjourned the matter till June 7 and June 8, 2017.

The judge also made a pronouncement on Ba-Kura Abdullahi, who also gave false information that large sum of money in naira and foreign currencies were buried in the residence of Ba’a Lawan.

Justice Salihu later remanded Abdullahi in prison custody and adjourned his case to June 7 and 8, 2017.

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tody in Court to face trial while the Department of State Service (DSS) flagrantly disobey the bails granted the defendant by several courts.

Dasuki, who was first arraigned before the Federal High Court Abuja in 2015, was admitted to bail by Justice Adeniyi Ademola and later by Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed, before the defendant’s arraignment at Justice Peter Affen and Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the FCT High Courts. Although both judges granted him bail, he has remained in the custody of DSS. The ECOWAS Court had also in a judgment last year ordered the Federal Government to release him immediately from the unlawful custody and imposed a fine of N15 million on the government but up till now, all the bail orders have not been obeyed.

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Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Akin Olujinmi (SAN), said on Wednesday that it is irritating to keep former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) in perpetual custody and at same time prevent him from attending to his trial in court.

Chief Olujinmi stated this in Abuja at the resumed trial of Dasuki, Salisu Shuaib, a former Director of Finance in Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and five others at the High Court of Federal Capital Territory.

The senior counsel, who is representing Shuaib in the N19 billion money-laundering charge, told the trial judge, Justice Baba Yusuf, that it is irritating for government to refuse to produce Dasuki who is in its cus-

Olujinmi said he found it “irritating for somebody to tell a prosecutor that the failure to produce a defendant in a criminal matter is an oversight. It is absurd and there is the need to keep record of day to day of the defendant in order to allow him to defend himself in the criminal charges brought against him.

“No one should foist a state of hopelessness on the court but I urge the court to order that those keeping Dasuki should ensure that they are alive to their responsibility of producing him in the next adjourned day.”

It would be recalled that this is the fifth time that Dasuki would not be brought to court Olujimi remarks followed the failure of DSS to produce Dasuki in court for fifth consecutive times despite prior notice to the agency.

The Federal Government Counsel, Mr. Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), told Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, that Dasuki was not produced in Court probably due to an oversight.

Jacobs said he made several attempts to reach the authority of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to liase with the authority of the DSS to produce the ex-NSA in court.

The senior counsel said that the only response he received after the EFCC had linked up with DSS was that the defendant (Dasuki) would not be brought to court.

The prosecution counsel apologised to the court on the development and requested Justice Baba Yusuf to grant him an adjournment so as to get the defendant in court.

Counsel to Dasuki, Mr. Joseph

Daudu (SAN), who also expressed shock over the development, expressed sympathy with the prosecution, adding that the interagency issues would have been responsible for the refusal of the DSS to bring his client to court.

Daudu recalled that the court had earlier granted his client bail to enable him face the trial from his house but regretted that in spite of the fact that court orders are meant to be obeyed, the Federal Government had chosen to refuse to obey several bail orders.

In his short ruling, Justice Baba Yusuf admitted that the prosecution counsel had always been passionate to have the trial conducted but that his dilemma emanated from the fact that he is not in control of the defendant.

The Judge however directed Jacobs to pass the message to his client that there is the need for them to produce Dasuki in court as required by law on July 10, 11 and 12, 2017 for the trial.

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hree days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered the immediate investigation into alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps. His orders came on the heels of a damning report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). It would be recalled that in July this year, HRW documented alleged sexual abuse, including rape and exploitation of 43 women and girls in the IDPs camps in Borno State by soldiers and other security agencies. The victims were displaced from several towns and villages including Abadan, Bama, Baga, Damasak, Dikwa,Gambo ru,Ngala,Gwoza,Kukawa and Walassa.

Definitely, we welcome the order from President Buhari for comprehensive investigations into such atrocities with a view to unmasking and punishing those behind such sordid acts.

All through history, people have been displaced as result of war, famine, earthquake, flood and other natural disasters. Instinctively, victims of such happenstance had always sought shelter in safer places far removed from the troubled spots.

It is therefore heart-rending that Nigerians, who fled to safety with minimal personal possessions, are being exploited, raped and even trafficked for money by those whose responsibility is to protect them. It is unfortunate that while we continue witnessing blood-chilling atrocities by Boko Haram against civilians in the country’s northeast, the sexual exploitation of women and girls pose serious threats to their freedom and health.

Even though the dehumanisation of women has been going on for long in these camps, reports show that protecting them from gender-based violence remains a complex problem. According to a recent UNHCR report: “In

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many refugee situations, particularly those involving the confinement in closed camps, traditional behavioural norms and restraints break down. In such circumstances, women and girls may be raped and self-appointed leaders may thwart attempts to punish the offenders. In some situations, women and girls have been known to enter what are called ‘protection marriages’ in order to avoid sexual assault.”

It is worth rehashing that sex crimes are a serious problem because they violate personal freedoms, traumatise the victim, and often lead to undesired pregnancy, unsafe abortions, complications tied to early childbearing age, or even death. Incidentally, the reason for the deplorable situation of violence against displaced women and girls that is still ongoing in these camps is simply inadequate implementation of a range of existing policies that aim to protect and prevent them from assaults.

For example, the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women stipulates, “that states should employ necessary steps toward eradicating the prostitution and trafficking of women. It also stipulates that women have the right to the highest standard attainable of physical health and the right not to be subjected to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.”

We believe this norm should be applied to protect women in refugee and IDP camps from assaults.

When assaults are made by security personnel and humanitarian staff, they represent the abuse of power.

However, this challenge is solvable, as it is largely a matter of policy not adequately implemented. We therefore urge that internally displaced persons should be counseled, cared for and assisted to overcome the emotional traumatisation that is usually associated with such nasty experience.

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“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”

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“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

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Ayade to sign bill regulating hawking May 27 to mark state’s 50th anniversary Edem Edem, Calabar

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Cross River state governor, Prof Ben Ayade will on May 27, 2017 sign into law the bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly to regulate hawking and create a Hawking Rights Protection and Regulatory Agency.

The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. Rosemary Archibong, disclosed this while meeting with heads of various media houses in her office Monday afternoon.

“The governor, Senator Ayade, will, as part of ac-

tivities marking the 50th anniversary of the state on May 27, 2017 sign into law the bill recently passed by the State Assembly to regulate hawking and create a Hawking Rights Protection and Regulatory Agency, she announced.

The Hawking Right Protection Bill was recently passed by the State House of Assembly and is awaiting the governor’s assent.

The bill, which has been roundly criticized by stakeholders, was sponsored by Hon. Regina Anyogo representing Yala 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly.

In a live radio program monitored by our correspondent, the sponsor of the bill, Hon. Anyone, member representing Yala 1 Constituency said: “The passage of the bill to legalize street hawking in the State is to secure and help the common man to earn a living.”

She further said that, “hawking increases the economy of the state and country and serves as a source of income for the low income earners; the legislature on its part has decided to make it legal so that the hawker in the street can feel secured while exploring his or her means of livelihood.

Hawking needs to be legalized because of the State of low income earners in the state.”

The lawmaker therefore pleaded with Cross Riverians, corporate bodies and civil society organizations to support the bill as it means well for the State and for the good of the common man.

Though the bill was yet to be sign into law, various agencies of the state are extorting money from hawkers in the streets.

A non-governmental group, Department of Public Transportation (DOPT), was seen arresting hawkers and extorting money from

them. Those who could not pay were seen negotiating with the agency on when to pay while their wares were seen in DOPT vehicles taken to unknown destinations.

Presenting the bill to the House, the chairman of the House Committee on Investment Promotions, Industries, Entrepreneurship Development, Public/Private Partnership, Banking and Special Projects Hon Fred Osim representing Ikom 1, disclosed that the bill was aimed at ameliorating the plight of hawkers and allied trades in the state and emphasized that there was; ‘’wisdom in advocating for

We’re not in conflict with our IPOB brothers -Gov Obiano’s aide

NCPC to commence airlift of pilgrims from Kano airport

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to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on Political Matters, Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, has stated that his boss was not in conflict with the members and leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Awogu who spoke at the residence of former Biafra warlord, Col. Joe Achuzia, said that Anambra state as the cradle of the Igbo race was not unmindful of the accommodation she owe to all shades of opinion in Igbo land. “We are not in conflict with our IPOB brothers. We are as a matter of principle on the same page with them in the quest for a better treatment for our people and it is our view that with some degree of understanding and a little flexibility in our approaches to resolving the Igbo question, we could make Ndigbo win on all sides of our struggles for a better homeland.”

The aide with his entourage were at the residence of the Civil war famed Aeronautic engineer, to celebrate his 90th birthday and to wish him many more years in good health as he continues to direct the affairs of the Biafrans as the most senior surviving member of the Biafran revolution.

Col. Achuzia, who at 90 is still mentally alert, thanked Governor Obiano for sending Hon. Awogu to visit him as he marksed his birthday, saying that he bore the brunt of the civil war as he was thrown into jail for seven years after the war ended on the orders of the federal government under Gen. Yakubu Gowon.

Achuzia who Secretary General of the Indigenous People of Biafra bemoaned those that were in power at the end of the civil war did everything against his person because of his role in the civil war except that they didn’t harm him which he attributed to God’s doing , and for him to live to clock 90 years can only be God’s extraordinary grace.

hawkers’ rights as the lives of practitioners of the trade, often erroneously branded as low level of members of the society can be enhanced or changed if their activities are legalized and their rights protected” According to Osim, the committee was guided by the goal of making the state an attractive destination for business and increased economic activities adding that; ‘’ the bill aims to create a synergy between production and commerce by providing legal and regulatory framework to legitimize hawking as the tail end of production’’

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Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Mamman Durkwa (3rd r), receiving relief materials donated by World Health Organisation Staff in Nigeria for the upkeep of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri… recently.

Monarch urges Ambode on provision of infrastructure in his community Esther Taiwo

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Shasha, Babatunde Ogunronbi, has appealed to Lagos state governor, Akinwumi Ambode, to come to the aid of his community in the area of market, health centre, library and construction of roads.

The monarch stated this in an interview with Daily Times on his 5th year coronation anniversary slated for Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at the open field of Nigeria Air Force Base (NAF).

“We shall be grateful if Executive Governor of Lagos State can come to our aid with regards to providing us with adequate socio-economic and cultural facilities. Candidly, governor Ambode is an ac-

tion governor , he has been very dynamic, forthright, visionary and pro-active leader, he promised the construction of our roads when one of our students from Shasha secondary school won the one-dayLagos State Governor in the last Spelling Bee competition for secondary school pupils” He bemoaned the situation whereby dividends of democracy has not been extended to the community in areas of giving slots for employment anytime the State is introducing an employment scheme.s “Our school here, Shasha Primary School, we call on the governor to help us build fence around it because hoodlums have invaded the place and each time I call on the police to arrest them but they

usually release them, and their presence is not good for that environment because they smoke all kinds of things including weeds and defecate everywhere in the school premises”, he said.

According to Oba Ogunronbi, his vision for Shasha is a rebirth of the community as he promised to continue to forge a cordial link with the 21 Community Development Associations, companies, industries, agencies and 32 villages in Shasha kingdom under his traditional authority.

“Due to the heterogeneity nature of Shasha kingdom, I always guarantee mutual relationships with all the ethnic groups that inhabit the community and I enjoy total co-operation from them all”,

he said.

He said all hands are on deck to make the 5th coronation anniversary celebrations memorable as donations have been made to charity homes as well as empowerment worth over N1million has been spent on items such as hair dryers, clippers, grinding machines, generators among others to empower the people.

“Highlight of the ceremony would be the unveil of Shasha Economic Empowerment and Development Strategies (SEEDS) will be launched at the grand finale of the anniversary to put Shasha on the path of greatness and give my people a sense of belonging so that they are not left out in the development of the State”, he said.

The Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, will for the first time in history, provide a base for the airlift Christian pilgrims to Isreal, the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has said.

The event, which is scheduled to kickstart Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the international airport, is expected to airlift only Christians from the North Eastern part of Nigeria.

The NCPC executive Secretary, Rev. Tor Ujah, who will perform the flag off ceremony, explained that all the 130 intending Christian pilgrims flying from Kano are from Borno state. While commending the Executive Governor of Borno State, His Excellency, Alhaji Kashim Shettima for his pilgrimage support for Christians in Borno state, added that this is one of the steps to healing for a people that have been ravaged by unnecessary war.

He praised Governor Shettima for remaining focused, committed and purposeful despite the years of security challenges that his State in particular and the North East in general have gone through in the past couple of years, praying that God will bring all these crisis to an end The Commission formally commenced the airlift of intending Christian pilgrims for the Easter pilgrimage exercise on 9th May, 2017, at the Lagos International Airport. The first batch of Christian Pilgrims are expected to arrive Nigeria on 18th May from Israel.

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15 News LASG uses portal to recruit over 7,000 jobs Toheeb Ademola

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L-R: Director Research and Development Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND); Mallam Aliyu Na’Iya; Executive Secretary TETFUND, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa and Vice Chancellor, Bayero University, Kano, Prof. Mohammed Yahuza Bello and others, during the commissioning of TETFUND projects at Bayero University, Kano... recently.

Fasehun urges T.B. Joshua to rescind decision of relocating to Israel ÏÏÏFounder and president

of the Oodua People’s Congress, (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has made a compassionate appeal to the founder and prophet of the Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua (OFR) to rescind his decision on relocating his church to Israel.

The octogenarian medic made the appeal while ad-

dressing a press conference on state of the nation as regards brain-drain at the Century Hotel, Okota, Lagos recently.

He lamented that the phenomenon of brain-drain had become an albatross on Nigeria, recalling that a recent survey has placed the estimate of figure of Nigerian medical doctors who have left these shores for so-called greener pastures abroad,

at 15,000, a trend which Fasehun groaned has further worsened the nation’s healthcare deficit.

The surgeon-turned social revolutionist worried in particular, that Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua’s exit would be one brain-drain incident too many; warning that should the prophet make do his threat, then it would be a tragedy of no mean proportion and a national embar-

rassment if such an eminent personality went on self-exile from his Fatherland.

Nigeria and Nigerians must do everything possible to ensure that this international Preacher and Televangelist rescinds the decision and remains at home to operate in his divine calling.

Reeling out the expected losses Nigeria would incur from Joshua’s exit if allowed, Fasehun reasoned

that “Nigeria stands to lose several positive dividends currently bestowed by SCOAN on not just Ikotun Lagos, but also on the entire country.

“Spiritually speaking, we shall be losing a giant intercessor, whose prayers and those of other men and women of God across all religions, are helping to sustain the peace and sanity of this country.

The Lagos state Commissioner of Science and Technology, Mr. Olufemi Odubiyi, on Monday said that the state’s job portal was used to recruit over 7,000 jobs for officers in the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), artisan and other support staff.

He said while rendering account of the stewardship of his ministry at the 2017 ministerial press briefing held at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, the state secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

According to Mr. Odubiyi, the state’s job portal project provides an online platform for the registration of prospective job seekers, selection, recruitment and online testing. This system provides an online testing platform that permits the use of devices like computers and mobile devices without the need for a testing/pro metric center, he said.

Mr. Odubiyi stated further, Lagos state is the first state in the federation to provide a complete and online recruitment and testing platform.

Adding that the portal has been user by different agencies.

Mr. Odubiyi, however said the Ministry of Science and Technology has been able to create a Vehicle Number Plate Verification Portal, Citizens Gate, Computerization of Youth Centre, Onikan and provision of internet services, and free public wi-fi at parks and gardens.

Ekiti new Govt House to be named after Gen Adebayo Sustainable devlt: NDDC Gbenga Sodeinde, Ado-Ekiti

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The Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has directed that the new Government House, Oke Ayaba, be named after the governor of the old Western Region, the late Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo.

Fayose, who made the disclosure at a meeting with beneficiaries of N5,000 social welfare scheme at the Government House in Ado Ekiti on Monday, also threatened to prosecute husbands who beat their wives, saying the state would not condone violence against women in the state.

The governor who urged the people to troop out to attend the state burial of Adebayo on Friday, added that, “I have also

directed that the new government house and the general hospital in Iyin Ekiti be named after him. This is not politics but governance.”

Fayose also gave a strong warning to men beating their husbands, saying he would ensure their prosecution and imprisonment if there is incriminating evidence against them.

“We are against violence against women in Ekiti. If you do it and I have evidence against you, you will go to prison.

“There are several ways of dealing with a woman. There is zero tolerance to violence against woman in Ekiti,” he stressed.

The governor told the people that there were ongoing projects in 11 of the 16 Local

Government Areas, promising to extend to others.

He urged the people to support his government to anoint a successor in office that will continue with his good works.

“What we need is continuity. Lagos is working and the state is developing. This is because there is continuity in government.

“It is my desire to achieve successes on all fronts. I appeal for your support for my government. I will leave office one day but I will be best remembered for my legacies.

“When a wrong person is appointed he will destroy all the good works we have done.

Never should a wrong person that will leave us in debt be appointed again.

“If power transit to the person we all choose and we will have access to, he will continue the good job. You will be the one to choose the candidate.”

The governor urged the people to go for continuous voter registration and obtain their voter cards.

With the people behind him, Fayose boasted to defeat the All Progressives Congress in the state if election was conducted today, even in the face of federal might.

“Ekiti people don’t pretend, when they like you they show it to you. No matter how important or relevant you are, you are nothing without the people. My people love me, they love me that I’m working for them.”

signs MOU with key partners Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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ment Commission (NDDC), has signed separate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with two key development partners to drive sustainable development in the Niger Delta region.

The two MOUs were signed on Monday at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt between the Commission and Market Development Project in Niger Delta (MADE) as well as Facility for Oil Sector Transparency and Reform in Nigeria, FOSTER. Speaking at the ceremony, the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, stated that the MOUs reflected the new management’s plan and vision to drive sustainable development in the

region.

He said that the choice of the partners was deliberate as it showed the determination and readiness of the Commission for openness in its operations. He said: “It could not have been otherwise, since transparency and accountability are the fundamental parameters of the Muhammadu Buhari administration.”

Mr. Ekere said that the NDDC Governing Board and Management at its last meeting, ratified the collaboration with technical partners.

He restated the determination of the NDDC “to restore the core mandate of the Commission, restructure the balance sheet and reaffirm the commitment to doing what is right and proper, at all times, for the benefit of the people of this great region.”

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Railway demolition: Landlord, traders groan Monday, April 17, 2017, was a day traders doing businesses or landlords, whose houses were located on the corridors of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, will not forget in a hurry, writes Femi Ganiyu It was a ‘black day’ of some sort for them.

Landlords, tenants and traders were visited with sorrows on a day they least expected.

This is because, they received unwanted guests of a demolition squad.

Indeed, it was a day the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC made good its threats to eject unauthorised persons or structures on its properties, including those on its corridors.

From Ijoko, Agbado Station, Ogun State; Agege to Apapa, Lagos State, the demolition squad that was aided by fierce-looking policemen, was unsparing for them.

Shanties, wares and houses that the NRC, owners of the rail tracks, constructed by the British Colonialists in the 1880s and banqueted to us since Independence in 1960 considered to have trespassed or built on their lands, were demolished.

Yet, as the demolition squad bade them farewell, at least for now, many other structures are still under threat.

For example, Jollybells Group of Schools located within the precinct of the Agbado station, houses, churches and shopping complexes there have been marked for demolition, meaning in particular, that many schoolchildren would have their education distorted, if no immediate alternative arrangements are made by the owners to give them succour.

Cries, agonies were heard, as the squad moved swiftly, and like the canines of a lion, mowed down the illegal structures. Even, standing trees were not spared; neither were containers and other structures, as they too found themselves in the jaws and bellies of the caterpillars. They were quickly turned into rubbles.

Tears flowed freely, while gnashing of teeth, wailings characterized the scenes, probably causing high blood pressure for others.

However, as landlords, traders and others gradually come to terms with the reality and agony of losing their houses and wares to the rampaging earthmoving machines, the long stretch of the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s corridor would not be the same again.

When The Daily Times visited the affected areas, many victims were still trying to salvage what is left of their properties.

Interestingly, however, and as ubiquitous and never-say-die attitude of typical Nigerian traders, life had surprisingly returned to the rail tracks.

Wares, like clothing, shoes; while food stuffs were openly displayed on the rail tracks, as if nothing ever happened there just days ago.

At the Ikeja rail lines, it was still business as usual. Scores of businesses, including hawking, buying and selling of bean cakes, sachet water, clothes and fruits took place without any hindrance.

For them, life goes on.

Indeed, residents of these railway corridors can now heave a sigh of relief.

This is especially so because, hoodlums, women of easy virtue, armed robbers, weed smokers and gamblers had been displaced from there.

Now, they might have to go elsewhere to indulge in their games, while awaiting the long arm of the law to catch up with them some day.

This much was confirmed by a Police officer at the Agbado Railway Police Station, but who preferred anonymity.

He said the police usually have cases of criminal activities to deal with in the area.,just as the station has also been marked for demolition.

But, Agbado-Okearo Local Council Development Area, which was created by the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, FCA, last year, may be losing millions of naira in Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, following the demolition of houses, shops and the displacement of traders, who paid tenement rates, rent, permits, among others to the state/ council, as the case may be.

According to Pa Simon, a landlord, whose house was demolished at Agbado Station; “it was an agonizing day for him. There was nothing I could do when they came with Policemen. They just started demolishing the houses, as you can see. They told me that I won’t get any compensation for demolishing my house.”

He claimed to have been living in the house for over 30 years ago, when he completed and moved in, adding that at his age (75 years), he is not in position to build a new house, but to simply relocate to Abeokuta, his ancestral home.

A trader, Mrs. Joy Chukwudi decried

the action of the NRC, lamenting that her source of livelihood as a trader, has been lost.

She said, “I don’t know what to do’ I have lost my shop and all the materials inside it; even the money (she didn’t specify) I kept in my shop had been lost to the bulldozers.”

While some affected people said they were not given any prior notice to quit the area, it was learnt that this was false, as the NRC authorities were said to have given them over a year notice to quit the area.

According to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr. Fedelis Okhiria, prior notices had been served on the affected landlords and property owners along the NRC’s corridors nationwide.

It was learnt, however that those with genuine Certificates of Occupancy, C of Os’ would get compensation, as against those without theirs.

According to a victim, who simply called herself grandma, “We were given notices to leave this place; in fact, more

than a year ago, they have been telling us to leave.”

Over the years, the NRC had been carrying similar demolition exercises on illegal structures along its corridors.

From 2009 till date several of such demolition exercises were carried out in Agege, Apapa, Unugu, Kano, among other places, even with dire consequences for the victims.

Already, the Chinese firms that would construct the new rail lines along the corridors, are said to frequent the areas these days, a sign that the Federal Government meant business?

Although, several attempts were made during the Military regimes of General Ibrahim Babangida, retd; to late General Sani Abacha to rejig the railway, using the Chinese firms, these efforts, were, to say the least, not successful.

Even, the civilian inheritors of the government after the departure of Military, such as, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo; late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Dr. Goodlucck Ebele Jonathan, could not rescue the NRC from going down the hill, despite sinking billions of dollars into the organization.

Rather, corruption, delays, pilfering and abandonment, continued to be its bane, forcing the Federal Government to again re-invite the Chinese engineers to rework on it this time around, with substantial finance from the China’s Exim Bank.

Realizing the importance of the railway to the economy, the Federal Government recently inaugurated the ground-breaking ceremony of the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway Line.

President Muhammadu Buhari, represented by Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, who performed the ceremony in Lagos, on March 7th, 2017, said it was making the effort to modernize the railway in order to stimulate better transportation of people, goods and services; and impact the Gross Domestic Product, GDP. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi said that, “The scope of the Lagos-Ibadan Railway Project involves ancillary facilities, which include, cost of eight railway stations at Agege, Ikeja, Kajola, Papalanto, Abeokuta, Omi-Adio.

As the NRC begins to show that it meant business, what Nigerians desire is a sustained effort to achieve this goal.

But, are the Federal Government and the NRC ready? Time will tell.

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Air force lady: Killer to be courtmartialed on Friday Stories by Oguntade Ismaila, The ordeal of an airfoce personnel, who allegedly killed his girlfriend, may not be over soon, as the Airforce authorities are set to worsen his woes.

This is because, the aircraftman, Ben Kalu, who murdered his girlfriend, Solape Oladipupo, at the NAF base in Makurdi, Benue State, will be courtmartialed this Friday.

Kalu, who has been in custody for over two months at the NAF Tactical Command, Makurdi, would begin the process of his court-martial on Friday, after which he would be handed over to the appropriate security agency for prosecution.

Recall that the suspect had, on Sunday, March 12, shot dead Oladipupo, popularly called Shomzy, in her apart-

Solape Oladipupo

ment at the base, on the grounds that she was unfaithful to him in their romantic affair.

Kalu

The air force authorities had since embarked on painstaking investigations into the matter with a view to

TETFUND’s accountant, two others arraigned over N623m contract scam

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, arraigned the trio of Auwal Ibrahim, Principal Accountant, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND, Abuja; Wali Muktar Usman, Director of Works, Federal College of Education, Gombe; and Architect Yunusa Yakubu and his company, Lubell Nigeria Limited; and Archfirst Nigeria limited, before Justice Sa’ad Muhammad of the Gombe State High Court, on a 17- count charge bordering on conspiracy, contract scam, abuse of office and diversion of public funds.

The accused persons were alleged to have abused their positions by awarding TETFUND’s contracts suspected to have been inflated, to companies in which they had interest or which belonged to their cronies, and received gratification from the contractors.

Ibrahim, the 1st accused, according to the charge, allegedly received various sums of money as gratification from Yakubu for contract awarded to his company, Lubell Nigeria Limited, in Gombe State University.

Usman, the present director of works,

Federal College of Education, Gombe, is the sole signatory and promoter of Archfirst Nigeria Limited, a clear violation of public service regulation, which forbids ownership of private businesses by serving public officers.

A number of transactions by the accused persons were also traced to the accounts of Murtala Salisu, the Acting Director of Works, Gombe State University, in different banks.

Count three of the charge reads, “That you, Auwal Ibrahim, being a public officer working at Tetfund in such capacity sometime in February 2015, on account of Tetfund contract, funded by your of-

fice and executed by Lubell Nigeria Limited at Gombe State University, in Gombe, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, did receive for yourself, monetary benefit of N143, 122, 174.02 (one hundred and forty three million, one hundred and twenty two thousand, one hundred and seventy four Naira, two kobo) through First Bank Account No. 2026950260, belonging to Double Espresso Ltd, a limited liability company, which you have interest therein from the said Lubell Nigeria Ltd (contactor) thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 10 (i) (ii) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.”

They pleaded not guilty to all the charges read to them. But, in view of their pleas, the prosecution counsel, Abubakar Aliyu, applied for a date for trial.

While adjourning the case to June 20, 2017, for trial, Justice Muhammed also granted bail to all the accused persons in the sum of N10m each and two sureties in like sums. The sureties must have landed property with Certificate of Occupancy within the jurisdiction of the court.

unravel the case.

The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, confirmed the courtmartial, adding that it would “take place shortly.”

He said, “We have a procedure in the military; and we don’t jump the process. There is a disciplinary committee, which goes through investigations, boards of enquiry, summary of evidence and so on.”

According to him, “The last stage is the convening of the court-martial.

From all indications, we are at that stage now; and it will take place between this week and next week. It will take place shortly. The NAF can never sweep the matter under the carpet, because the crime was an embarrassment to the service.”

Fraud: Ill health stalled Barde’s trial

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The ongoing trial of former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, was on Wednesday, stalled due to the ill health of the prosecution’s witness.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, at the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that the next witness the prosecution intended to call was sick.

Mr. Jacobs prayed the court for an adjournment to enable the witness to recover. The defence did not oppose the application.

Justice Okon Abang adjourned the matter until June 19 to June 22, for continuation of trial.

NAN also reports that Mr. Badeh is standing trial over alleged abuse of office by diverting N3.97billion meant for arms purchase.

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Experts seek training, equipment to tackle cardiovascular diseases Angela Onwuzoo Several studies have shown that cardiovascular diseases are the most deadly cause of disease and mortality worldwide, especially in developing countries.

In Nigeria, the burden of no communicable diseases (NCDs) primarily comes from cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, cancers, sickle cell disease among others.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death globally as more people die annually from these diseases than from any other cause.

In 2012, for example, an estimated 17.5 million people died from cardiovascular diseases, representing 31% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.4 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.7 million were due to stroke, the WHO said.

Worried by this development, foreign and local healthcare professionals are calling on the federal government to urgently address the challenge by giving priority to the training and retraining of experts in the field of cardiology and by also making world class equipment available for the treatment and management of these debilitating diseases.

The experts who made the call during the commissioning of The Grays Cardiology Centre by Reddington Healthcare Group in Lagos recently, said this was imperative in order to halt the alarming but avoidable number of deaths arising from these diseases.

Researchers say most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioural risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol.

People with cardiovascular disease or who are at high cardiovascular risk (due to the presence of one or more risk factors like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia or already established disease) are advised to go for early detection and management, using counselling and medicines as appropriate.

One of the experts, Consultant Cardiologist based in the USA, Dr. Ademola Abiose, said the effective way government could tackle the burden of car-

L-R: Medical Director of The Grays Cardiology Centre, Dr. Soe Moe Aung; Mrs. Dayo Onabowale; Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire; CEO Reddington Healthcare Group, Dr. Adeyemi Onabowale; Group Medical Director, Reddington Healthcare Group, Dr. Olutunde Lalude and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist USA, Dr. Eckhart Diestel, at the commissioning of The Grays Cardiology Centre in Lagos...recently

diovascular diseases in Nigeria, was for it to invest in its experts through training in super specialty care and by ensuring that the needed environment and equipment were in place in line with best practices in developed countries.

According to Abiose who also is an Associate Professor and Guest Speaker at the occasion, Nigeria lacks the state-of-theart- facility and equipment to tackle these diseases, hence, preventing Nigerian medical experts abroad from coming home to practice.

Revealing that 80% of cardiovascular deaths occur in low income countries like Nigeria, Abiose pointed out that time has come for the country to look inward and also act fast, by addressing all identified gaps militating against efforts aimed at reducing the scourge, especially now that foreign aids are dwindling.

Charting the way forward, he explained: “There are two ways to tackle this problem in Nigeria. First, government should make cardiac centre a priority by investing in cardiovascular care. We cannot continue to

rely on missions to help with cardiovascular care. We have a handful of qualified Nigerian experts abroad that are committed to giving back to the country. All they are asking for is the right facility and equipment to work with.”

The second, he said, was for the government to invest in local training and prevention, stressing that government can achieve this by allowing its institutions partner with private hospitals in this area since some of these private hospitals in Nigeria have more sophisticated equipment than government owned hospitals.

“People don’t die from cardiovascular diseases abroad as die in Nigeria and other developing countries because experts, facilities and equipment are available for both treatment and management,” he added.

Abiose revealed that Nigeria could save over $1billion annually from medical tourism, and urged Nigerians to go for regular health screening and also invest in telemedicine for early detection of these diseases.

Chief Executive Officer of Reddington Hospital Dr. Adey-

emi Onabowale, corroborated the views of Abiose. He said the availability of technology and medical expertise in cardiac care will save lives.

Lamenting the dearth of cardiologists in Nigeria, Onabowale said The Grays Cardiology Centre would be used in the teaching and practicing of cardiovascular medicine apart from offering treatment to patients in need of cardiac care.

According to him, the centre would enable more Nigerians with cardiovascular cases have access to quality care and treatment without travelling abroad.

Also, a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Medical Director, The Grays Cardiology Centre, Dr. Soe Moe Aung, said with deep understanding of cardiovascular diseases and its associated mortality and morbidity, there is need to create a centre of excellence that will cut across multidisciplinary services, which has now given birth to Centre.

He noted that The Grays Cardiology Centre was launched in collaboration with a team of indigenous cardiology experts,

Professors of cardiology, and a USA-based cardiology group to reach out to more patients with cardiovascular cases.

Skills repatriation Earlier, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, said the Federal Ministry of Health, through the department of public-private partnership (PPP) and Diaspora, is keen to collaborate and partner with private health care providers and Nigerian health care experts in the Diaspora in what President Muhammadu Buhari calls “knowledge and skills repatriation.”

Expressing delight over the establishment of the Centre, Ehanire said: “The Grays Cardiology Centre, in fact, raised the bar higher, in that it goes beyond the routine, to bring state of the art diagnostic and intervention capacity to Nigeria. We are proud that services that would have been found only in the top hospitals of technologically advanced countries, can be rendered right here, in the country, without need for passport, visa, airfare or other hurdles and expenses.

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VICTORY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD. This is to inform the general public that the above named Church has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of 1990.

Trustees are : 1. AKANDE ADENIYI-OLAYINKA SAMUEL 2. AKANDE WURAOLA ARINOLA 3. AKANDE JOSEPH OLANREWAJU AIMS: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, plot 420, Aguiyi Irons street, Maitaima Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Trustees

LIGHT OF GOD MUST SHINE BIBLE CHURCH WORLDWIDE This is to inform the general public that the above named Church has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1.

MARK VINCENT CHIKWENDU President 2.

MARK CELESTINA AMARACHI Vice President 3.

ARUNGWA IHUOMA RITA Treasurer 4.

CHIKWENDU SAMUEL CHUKWUKA Secretary 5.

CHIKWENDU EMMANUEL IFEANYI Member

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IDERA-AGBE FARMERS’ ASSOCIATION The general public is hereby notified that the above named Association has applied to Corporate Affair Commission for registration under Part ‘C’ of the Company and Allied Matters Act, 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. SALIMON SULE 2. ISIAKA IBRAHIM ADEKUNLE 3. SALIMON SULAIMAN ISOLA AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. To bring together all persons who engage in any form of farming activities with a view to promote their welfare,improve their standard of livings, and elevate their status in the society.

2. To promote better yield, marketing and sale of farm produce.

3. To checkmate or forestall activities of farm invaders against destruction of farms.

4. To take necessary action on behalf of members whose farms may have been destroyed or have suffered any form of deprivation or infringement with a view to facilitate payment of compensation.

5. To levy members and receive, donations, loans or any form of assistance from Government, other Associations, individuals or groups of individuals to achieve its objects.

6. To take necessary steps with a view to achieve its objects.

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

SIGNED: KAMALDEEN GAMBARI, ESQ

OBINWANNEOGANIRU SOCIAL CLUB This is to inform the general public that the above named Club has Applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration under part C of the companies and allied matters act of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. MR. KALU KELECHI ANDREW 2. MR. IKWUEZE CHIKA FERDINAND 3. MR. NWANI UCHE PAUL 4. MR ODENIGBO BENJAMIN IYKE

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To preach the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ 2. To carry out the evangelical work Any objection to the registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama, Abujawithin 28 days of this publication.

AIMS & OBJECTIVE 1. To establish unity and love.

2. To protect the interest of the members.

3. To help improve our financial capacity.

4. To participate in philanthropic activities.

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

Sign: MARK VINCENT CHIKWENDU - President

Sign: Trustees

PUBLIC NOTICE That I OLORUNTELE AGBOLADE am the Biological Father of GBENGA AGBOLADE. That I trained him for Battery Charger, sending him to various schools without any outcome.

That the said GBENGA AGBOLADE behave rudely by beating me, inciting his gang members to kill me and he has molested me severally.

That I OLORUNTELE AGBOLADE totally denied GBENGA AGBOLADE among members of my children and he has no share from my properties .

HEALTHY LIVING FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION

SIGNED BY: OLORUNTELE AGBOLADE SAVE LIFE CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY The general public is hereby notified that the above named Assembly has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act. 1990.

The Trustees are: 1. Apostle Gerald Ogbonna Chairman 2. Pastor Kenneth Ohanyere Secretary 3. Mrs. Alex .O. Ibeanoshie 4. Elder Okechukwu Enoch 5. Mrs. Iwuala Ngozi Patricia 6. Mrs. Pauline Okwujiako AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To preach the gospel Jesus Christ.

2. To raise Godly Leader and build their capacity for exploits in every sphere of life, to achieve divine purpose.

3. To recover man, his land and property.

4. Christian Fellowships.

5. Prayers, Counseling and deliverance 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: Church Planning Committee

IKOTA GREENLAND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, LEKKI LAGOS This is to inform the general public that the above named association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Jude Odia (Chairman) 2. Kehinde Olafiranye (Secretary) 3. Valentine Ossai (Financial Secretary) AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To make the residents come together for the good of the estate.

2. To foster peace and unity among the residents.

3. To keep the Estate environment clean.

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

Signed: Chairman

applied for registration to the corporate affairs commission, Abuja under Part C of the Company and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990 THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Opeagbe Abiola Victoria, 2. OladunJoye Albert Olaolu, 3. Alice Akintan, 4. Adeoye Adefemi, 5. Funmi Nash Momodu Aims and objectives.

1 creating awareness that cHildhood cancer are curable , emphasising on early , diagnosis, advocacy and eradicaTing discrimination on childliving with cancer.

Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar-General Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, off Aguyi Ironsi Steert, Maitama Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

Signed: Secretary ABEOKUTA GIRLS’ GRAMMAR SCHOOL OLD GIRLS ASSOCIATION - PLATINUM. This is to inform the general public that the above named Association has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act No. 1 of 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chief Mrs. Eunice Olufunke Ogungbe - Chairman 2. Dr. Rukayat Adunola Ajibola-Bakare 3. Mrs. Omobola Sherifat Salisu 4. ” Jokotade Adebimpe Ajasa 5. ” Christiana Oluyemisi Oredugba 6. ” Adetola Abike Awoliyi 7. ” Edith Afolashade Ikediashi - Secretary THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To provide a platform for bringing together all old students of Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School and Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School (Private) who are resident in Lagos State.

2. To initiate a sustainable stipend and tuition assistance program for indigent students of Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School.

3. To maintain the pedigree of Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School and preserve its tradition and values.

4. To promote the spirit of oneness and loyalty to Abeokuta Girls’ Grammar School.

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 twenty-eight (28) days from the date of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY.

LOSS OF DOCUMENTS This is to inform the general public of the loss of land documents in respect of the property known as Plot T Parklane Enugu (otherwise called No. 8/10 Forest Crescent, GRA Enugu covered by Survey plan No.EN774 dated 3/7/63 and Power of Attorney dated 1st March 1967 and registered as 1967 and registered as 12/12/749 in the lands registry office Enugu and Deed of Assignment dated 25th July, 1974 and registered as 74/74/463 in the lands registry office at Enugu belonging to Dr James Nnani Udom. All efforts to trace the documents at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) where it was mortgaged have proved abortive. If found please contact the Enugu Ministry of Lands.

Sign: Arc James Brendan Udom EVANGELISM MANDATE MINISTRY THE General Public Is Hereby Notified That The Above Named Has Applied to Corporate Affairs Commission For Registration Under Part “C” Of The Companies And Allied Matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: (1). ENAIGBE AVBUERE PATRICK - CHAIRMAN (2). IRABOR JUSTUS (3). ENAIGBE BELLONIA HELEN - SECRETARY (4). ENAIGBE ROHI EGHOSA (5). IZEKOR DAVID NOSAKHARE (6). OBOH AKHIGBE MICHEAL (7). ILESANMI EMMANUEL MERCY. AIMS/OBJECTIVES (1). TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS 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: TRUSTEES. ODO-OBARA HIGH SCHOOL EPE, OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION 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. Mr Adewale Oladapo 2. Mag Elias Tajudeen A. 3. Mr Arimi Yisa Ajibola 4. Mr Lawal Taofeek 5. Alhaja (Mrs) Tobun Adenike 6. Alhaja (Mrs) Akinsanya Morifat 7. Barrister Olabode Abidemi Sikirat 8. Mr. Feyi Abiodun Oyeniy 9. Mr Balogun Rotimi Isiaka 10. Mr Badmus Lateef AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To be a Driving force in promoting academic excellence in the school, through regular partnership in the aspects of coaching for final year students, Career talk, and counselling.

To actively participate in the School Valedictory Service.

To Reinforce members welfare structure, and empowerment of women.

To Strengthened and expande the membership, through unification and involment, Accountability and uprightness in conduct.

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

Signed: Secretary

GETHSEMANE CHRIST SOLUTION MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied matters Act 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. PROPHET DANIEL ETIM UMOH (G. O) 2. NNANNA EMUCHAY (Secretary) 3. ANIEFIOK OKON AKPAN AIMS & OBJECTIVES: 1. To preach the gospel OF Our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. To set the captives free through prayers.

3. To raise up good Christian families through the word of God. 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: G. O

MRS JOHN VERONICA UWEM

ORIMAYE OLUWATOYOSI ADEDAYO

AKINYEMI MUHAMMED SALIU ABIODUN

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I formerly known as AKPAN VERONICA ISAIAH now wish to be known and Addressed as A MRS JOHN VERONICA UWEM all former rdocuments remain valid, general public take please note.

Formerly ADEYANJU OLUWATOYOSI ADEDAYO now ORIMAYE OLUWATOYOSI ADEDAYO. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

That is to confirm that the names: (A) Akinyemi Muhammed Saliu Abiodun (B) Akinyemi Muhammed Abiodun (C) Akinyem Saliu Abiodun (D) Akinyem Abiodun . I am the same person bearing all above name henceforth want to be addressed as Akinyemi Muhammed Saliu Abiodun. General public should please take note.

Formerly PATRICK NDUBUISI ROY~ CHIAZOR NoW PATRICK NDUBUISI CHIAZOR. Former documents remains valid.

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MUDASIRU ALAJI NAJEEM

OCHAI MICHEAL EDACHE.

MRS. SALAM AJEWOLE MARY OLUWASHOLA.

COLLINS LAURA IJEOMA GRACE

Formerly MUDASIRU NAJEEM Now MUDASIRU ALAJI NAJEEM. Former documents remains valid. General public should please take note.

Formerly UJAH MICHEAL EDACHE Now OCHAI MICHEAL EDACHE. Former documents remains valid.

General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AJEWOLE MARY OLUWASHOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. SALAM AJEWOLE MARY OLUWASHOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OKAFOR IJEOMA GRACE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as COLLINS LAURA IJEOMA GRACE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

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OLAREWAJU OLADOYIN FLORENCE

MRS. FELICIA JOSHUA EDUNG

AGBO IFEOMA IMMACULATE

CORRECTION OF NAME ON BVN.

MRS. TITILOYE CATHERINE MODUPEOLA

MRS. BENTHOMAS TAIWO OLUSHOLA.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADISA ABOSEDE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as OLAREWAJU OLADOYIN FLORENCE. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as FELICIA KYRIAN EKWERE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. FELICIA JOSHUA EDUNG. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUDIEGWU IFEOMA IMMACULATE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as AGBO IFEOMA IMMACULATE due to change in my marital status. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

That my name was wrongly written on my BVN details as SANUSI OLATUNDE MONSURU instead of SANUSI OLATUNDE. That my correct name is SANUSI OLATUNDE. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AMAJIRIONWU CATHERINE, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. TITILOYE CATHERINE MODUPEOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ALABI TAIWO OLUSHOLA, now wish to be known, called and addressed as MRS. BENTHOMAS TAIWO OLUSHOLA. All former documents remain valid. General public and Authorities Concerned should please take note.

DAISI TAIWO AUGUSTINA

EKWEMUO KENNETH OKWUCHUKWU

OGIRI GODWIN OGIRI.

ESTHER USETU OGBAN

ADEKOYA SELINAH TITILAYO.

EDWARD OCHUKO JOHN

FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ABU TAIWO AUGUSTINA, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS DAISI TAIWO AUGUSTINA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE.

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AGBAOSI TEMITOPE OLUWATOYIN

AWOBULUYI BEATRICE OMOLAYO.

MRS. OKORO - EMEKA EMMANUELLA

MRS. CHUKWUMA GEORGELINE

MRS. LEVI AMARACHI RUTH.

MRS. OKORIE SALOME UDOKA.

Formerly known and addressed as GEORGE TEMITOPE OLUWATOYIN, now wish to be known and addressed as AGBAOSI TEMITOPE OLUWATOYIN. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as MISS CHIBOO GEORGELINE CHISOM , now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. CHUKWUMA GEORGELINE CHISOM. All former documents remain valid, Imo State Judiciary, High Court , Heritage Bank and the general public should please take note.

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EZEANOCHIE CHIKA H

OKORIE AUSTINE

MRS. CHINAKA CYNTHIA CHIDIEBERE

ANI CHUKWUKADIBIA INNOCENT

MRS. NWOSU CHINYERE JUSTINA.

OGBIRIGWE ITE PIUS

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MRS IFEACHO LAURETTA AFULUENU.

ONWUAMA CHIBUEZE LINUS

ESSIEN JOSEPH/CHANGE OF DATE OF BIRTH.

AGBAJE ADEOLA OLUWAFUNMILAYO

OKAH KINGSLEY

This is to confirm that I, OLUYOMBO MICHAEL AYANILOWO OLUWAGBENGA is the same person answering OLUYOMBO MICHAEL AYANILOWO, now wish to be known and addressed as OLUYOMBO MICHAEL AYANILOWO OLUWAGBENGA. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

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UDOFIA LUCY EMMANUEL

MRS AREBAMEN CELESTINA

SALAMI YESIRU ADELEKE

MRS OGHOGHO NOSAYABA FATUNGASE

OKEKE UZOAMAKA WINIFRED

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. I formerly known and addressed as IGWEDINMA UZOMA WINIFRED now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE UZOAMAKA WINIFRED .All former documents remain valid. American Embassy,Union Bank Plc and General public to please take note.

OKEKE UZOAMAKA WINIFRED

MATHIAS MOSES RICHARD .

UCHENDU NONSO VICTOR

MRS CHRISTOPHER AGNES

OMOTAYO LATIFAH GIDADO

MRS BANKOLE ADEBISI IBUKUN

I formerly known and addressed as EZE UZOMA WINIFRED now wish to be known and addressed as OKEKE UZOAMAKA WINIFRED .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as MATHIAS MOSES MANASSEH now wish to be known and addressed as MATHIAS MOSES RICHARD .All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as UCHENDU NONSO CHUKWUDI now wish to be known and addressed as UCHENDU NONSO VICTOR .All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as MISS MICHAEL ROSEMARY now wish to be known and addressed as MRS CHRISTOPHER AGNES .All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as OMOTAYO LATIFAH OLALEKAN now wish to be known and addressed as OMOTAYO LATIFAH GIDADO .All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as MISS ADEBAYO ADEBISI IBUKUN married on the 26/02/2011 now wish to be known and addressed as MRS BANKOLE ADEBISI IBUKUN.All former documents remain valid.

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KAFI ESTHER OGECHI

MRS OSINACHI TOCHI OKEY-OKORE

OLALOMI YUSUF ALABI/ CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH

JOHNSON OLUWATOYIN OJO

UMUDJALE NDIDI PATIENCE

ISAAC CHIMA JOHNSON

. I formerly known and addressed as ADIELE ESTHER OGECHI now wish to be known and addressed as KAFI ESTHER OGECHI .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as MISS OSINACHI TOCHI MARAIZU now wish to be known and addressed as MRS OSINACHI TOCHI OKEY-OKORE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as YUSUF OLA OLALOMI now wish to be known and addressed as OLALOMI YUSUF ALABI .My date of birth was wrongly written as 29/11/78 instead of 09/11/79.All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as JOHNSON EKUNDAYO PHILLIP OJO ADENIYI now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON OLUWATOYIN OJO .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as ANUKA NDIDI PATIENCE now wish to be known and addressed as UMUDJALE NDIDI PATIENCE .All former documents remain valid.

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. I formerly known and addressed as ELEJE CHIMA ISAAC now wish to be known and addressed as ISAAC CHIMA JOHNSON .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

ANYAHARA CHARLES NKEMJIKA

YAHAYA DESTINY YUNISA

.CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

ADDITION OF NAME.

CONFIRMATION OF NAME.

ADEBOWALE OLUWABUKOLA ADEFUNKE

. I formerly known and addressed as MARTHINS CHARLES NKEMJIKA now wish to be known and addressed as ANYAHARA CHARLES NKEMJIKA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

. I formerly known and addressed as SUNDAY DESTINY now wish to be known and addressed as YAHAYA DESTINY YUNISA .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

In some of my documents my name was written as MUONEKE ADA-UGA NOELA and In some other documents my name was written as MUONEKE ROSEANN NGOZIKA .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 IFENIOLA AKINYEMI and I wish to add BABAFEMI to my name.

Henceforth I wish to be known and addressed as IFENIOLA BABAFEMI AKINYEMI All the documents bearing all the names are valid.

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In some of my documents my name was written as OJI OGBONNA and In some other documents my name was written as OJI-IGIRI OGBONNAYA OJI .The names refer to the same person.

I was born on 20/02/1979.All the documents bearing all the names are valid.General public to please take note.

I formerly known and addressed as ERINLE OLUWABUKOLA now wish to be known and addressed as ADEBOWALE OLUWABUKOLA ADEFUNKE .All former documents remain valid. General public to please take note.

KAREEM MUSTAFA

IBRAHEEM ADIGUN ISMAIL

ATOKI ESTHER IDOWU

MARY JOSEPH GODWIN

OKHIRIA JEGBEFU GLORIA

OJO RISIKAT TEMITOPE

I formerly known and addressed as ABDULKAREEM MUSTAPHA KAREEM now wish to be known and addressed as KAREEM MUSTAFA all former document remain valid general public remain valid general public take note

I, formerly known as ISMAIL ADIGUN OLANREWAJU IBRAHEEM ISHAQ now want to be addressed as IBRAHEEM ADIGUN ISMAIL all former document remain valid general public remain valid general public take note

I formerly known as ATOKI ESTHER wish to be known and addressed as ATOKI ESTHER IDOWU .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as MARY JOSEPH wish to be known and addressed as MARY JOSEPH GODWIN .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ASSOH JEGBEFU GLORIA wish to be known and addressed as OKHIRIA JEGBEFU GLORIA .

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

I formerly known as MURAINA RISIKAT TEMITOPE wish to be known and addressed as OJO RISIKAT TEMITOPE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

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OLANREWAJU SARAH SEMILORE

OLUDININWA BLESSING ADEBOLA

OSHINTONA MOTUNRAYO BIOLA

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MRS. UDEH MARGARET OSO

ONANI IZUCHUKWU REMIGUS

SHOFOWORA CHRISTIANA OLUBUKAYO

I formerly known as MRS. M. O. EZE wish to be known and addressed as MRS. UDEH MARGARET OSO .All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I Formerly known as Onani R. Izuchukwu now wish to be known and addressed as ONANI IZUCHUKWU REMIGUS. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as BUKAYO CHRISTIANA wish to be known and addressed as SHOFOWORA CHRISTIANA OLUBUKAYO .

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

NDIFREKE OTU UMOH

I formerly known as FATOKUN SARAH wish to be known and addressed as OLANREWAJU SARAH SEMILORE. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as OLUDININWA BLESSING wish to be known and addressed as OLUDININWA BLESSING ADEBOLA .

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

I formerly known as SHOBOWALE RISI BIODUN wish to be known and addressed as OSHINTONA MOTUNRAYO BIOLA. All former documents remain valid, general public please take note.

MUKHTAR LAWAL ZAINAB

UNEGBU UCHECHUKWU MARGRET

DAUDA AKANWO MOGAJI.

ADEOYE TIJANI OLUYEMISI.

OLATOYE OLUWASEUN AMINAT

I formerly known as UMAR ZAINAB wish to be known and addressed as MUKHTAR LAWAL ZAINAB .All former documents remain valid, general public take note.

I formerly known as MBACHU UCHECHUKWU MARGRET wish to be known and addressed as UNEGBU UCHECHUKWU MARGRET. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

That I DAUDA AKANWO MOGAJI my name was wrongly written as Dauda Akano Mogaji wish to be known and addressed as DAUDA AKANWO MOGAJI. All Documents /Credentials bearing these names remain valid, general public please take note.

I formerly known as ADEOYE YOMI OLUYEMisi wish to be known and addressed as ADEOYE TIJANI OLUYEMISI. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as Michael Oluwaseun Aminat wish to be known and addressed as OLATOYE OLUWASEUN AMINAT . All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as NDIFREKE OTU AHOUAGA wish to be known and addressed as NDIFREKE OTU UMOH .

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

ADEDEJI HAFEEZ OLANREWAJU

CHUKWUELOKA UMEADI

FFIONG KUFRE BASSEY

KELECHI MAUREEN UDEGBE

MRS ANITA UGOZOR NDURUE.

FLORENCE NGOZI OZOUGWU.

I formerly known as ADEDEJI AFEEZ OLANREWAJU wish to be known and addressed as ADEDEJI HAFEEZ OLANREWAJU. All former documents remain valid, General public please take note.

I formerly known as NCHETUYA CHUKWUELOKA CHUKWUMUDOKU wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUELOKA UMEADI .

All former documents remain valid, General public please take note

EMAH: I, formerly known and addressed as EMAH KUFRE BASSEY, now wish to be known and addressed as EFFIONG KUFRE BASSEY. All former documents remain valid. Banks and General public should please take note.

UDEGBE: I, formerly known and addressed as QUINCY MMACHI UDEGBE, now wish to be known and addressed as KELECHI MAUREEN UDEGBE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

OBODO: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ONYINYECHI .L. OBODO, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS ANITA UGOZOR NDURUE. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

EZEH: I, formerly known and addressed as FLORENCE NGOZI EZEH, now wish to be known and addressed as FLORENCE NGOZI OZOUGWU. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

ANINZE LINUS ANAYOCHI

AKA OKWUDILI SIMON.

OLI BLESSING ANASTASIA.

MRS NGWU NGOZI VERA

EMMANUEL EMEKA NNAJI

MRS UGWUJA ANTHONIA UKAMAKA

ANINZE: I, formerly known and addressed as ANINZE LINUS JUSTUS, now wish to be known and addressed as ANINZE LINUS ANAYOCHI. All former documents remain valid.

Banks and General public should please take note.

OKWUCHUKWU: I, formerly known and addressed as SIMON AKA OKWUCHUKWU and SIMON AKA OKWY, now wish to be known and addressed as AKA OKWUDILI SIMON. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note

DAVID: I, formerly known and addressed as DAVID FAVOUR CHISOM, now wish to be known and addressed as OLI BLESSING ANASTASIA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UMUNNA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS UMUNNA NGOZI VERA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS NGWU NGOZI VERA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

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

ASADU: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ASADU ANTHONIA UKAMAKA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UGWUJA ANTHONIA UKAMAKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWUGBOLU ONYEBUCHI MADUKA

JOHN TOCHUKWU OZOEMENA.

EDITH CHINWENDU EDET.

NWANI LINUS EDOGA.

MRS LOUISA OBI

NWAFOR NWANKWO.

NWAGBOLU: I, formerly known and addressed as NWAGBOLU ANAYO NDUBUISI, now wish to be known and addressed as NWUGBOLU ONYEBUCHI MADUKA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

JOHN: I, formerly known and addressed as JOHN TOCHUKWU ODOEMENA, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHN TOCHUKWU OZOEMENA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

UDENTA: I, formerly known and addressed as UDENTA EDITH CHINWENDU, now wish to be known and addressed as EDITH CHINWENDU EDET. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWANI: I, formerly known and addressed as NWANI LINUS MAKUOCHUKWU, now wish to be known and addressed as NWANI LINUS EDOGA. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

AJA: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS AMUCHE AJA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS LOUISA OBI. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWAFOR: I, formerly known and addressed as NWAFOR NWANKWO OGUDU, now wish to be known and addressed as NWAFOR NWANKWO. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

JOHNSON ONUZULUIKE UDE.

OLIVER EZEIKE EKWY.

ABBA YUSUF

JOSEPH MICHEAL AMANDIANEZE.

MRS UMEH NKECHI FELICIA.

AKINLAJA KOLAWOLE DADA

JOHNSON: I, formerly known and addressed as JOHNSON UDECHUKWU AGU, now wish to be known and addressed as JOHNSON ONUZULUIKE UDE. All former documents remain valid. First Bank and General public should please take note.

OLIVER: I, formerly known and addressed as OLIVER EZEIKE, now wish to be known and addressed as OLIVER EZEIKE EKWY. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

YUSUF: I, formerly known and addressed as YUSUF JEEBOH ABBA, now wish to be known and addressed as ABBA YUSUF. All former documents remain valid. General public should please take note.

NWANGA: I, formerly known and addressed as NWANGA MICHEAL AMANDIANEZE, now wish to be known and addressed as JOSEPH MICHEAL AMANDIANEZE. All former documents remain valid.

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ODUM: I, formerly known and addressed as MISS ODUM NKECHI FELICIA, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS UMEH NKECHI FELICIA. All former documents remain valid.

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I formerly known and addressed as Akinlaja Olatunji Abimbola, now wish to be known and addressed as AKINLAJA KOLAWOLE DADA. All document remains valid. General public should please take note.

MRS. KEHINDE ADEDAYO OSUNDEKO

ADEBOGUN KEHINDE SIDIKAT.

CORRECTION OF NAMES AND DATE OF BIRTH.

PEACE SUNDAY

MRS. CHINAECHEREM SHADE GIFT.

MRS. BLESSING PRECIOUS ELECHI-EWOH

I formerly known and addressed as MISS. KEHINDE ADEDAYO AROWOJOBE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. KEHINDE ADEDAYO OSUNDEKO. All document remains valid, general public should please take note.

I formerly known and address as Lasisi Kehinde Sidikat ,now wish to be known and address as ADEBOGUN KEHINDE SIDIKAT. All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I formerly known and as Hycent Esther Chiamaka born on 05/04/1989 now wish to be known and address as Hyacint Esther Chiamaka born on 05/04/1996 . All former document remain valid. General public should please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, PEACE SUNDAY NGOFA, now wish to be known and addressed as, PEACE SUNDAY. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ADE SHADE GIFT, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. CHINAECHEREM SHADE GIFT. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. BLESSING PRECIOUS ELECHI, now wish to be known, and addressed as, MRS. BLESSING PRECIOUS ELECHI-EWOH. All former documents remain valid. Genera public should take note.

MRS. ANN NAFON

CHUKWU ONYEMUCHE

BEN MIGHTY NATHANIEL

NWANKWO ALEX ARINZE

, MRS. ALERUSON RUTH NGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. ANN BARIDAH KPAI, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ANN NAFON. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, CHUKWU ONYEMUCHE CLEMENT, now wish to be known and addressed as, CHUKWU ONYEMUCHE. All former documents remain valid.

General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, BENEDICT NATHANIEL, now wish to be known and addressed as, BEN MIGHTY NATHANIEL. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. NWEKE-SIMEON BLESSING CHINWENGOZI

I, formerly known and addressed as, NWANKWO CHINANZA FAVOUR, now wish to be known and addressed as, NWANKWO ALEX ARINZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. JOYCE NNENDA GEORGE.

MRS. EMMANUELA NGOZI GIWEZE.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. JOYCE NNENDA IBE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. JOYCE NNENDA GEORGE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. EMMANUELA NGOZI IZUNWANNE, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. EMMANUELA NGOZI GIWEZE. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

ADESANYA ADEBUKOLA TEMITOPE. I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADESANYA ADEBUKOLA ALIMAT, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS ADESANYA ADEBUKOLA TEMITOPE. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID; GTBANK AND GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

AKIKAYO SIMEON EMMANUEL

I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKIKAYO SIMEON. NOW I WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS AKIKAYO SIMEON EMMANUEL. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH I, SUNNY PETER AKPAN, wish to correct my name which was erroneously written as, SUNDAYPETER OGOLO, instead of, SUNNY PETER AKPAN, in my BVN details. I now wish to be known and addressed as, SUNNY PETER AKPAN. My date of birth is, 14th March, 1982, not 13th March, 1982. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

OSUNDE EBIUWA SONEYE SANDRA PHEMMYTEREBO

I, OSUNDE EBIUWA SANDRA AM THE SAME PERSON AS OSUNDE EBIUWA SONEYE SANDRA PHEMMYTEREBO. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE

I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. RUTH NGOZI FIDELIS, now wish to be known and addressed as, MRS. ALERUSON RUTH NGOZI. All former documents remain valid. General public should take note.

MRS. ANURIKA SOTONYE AFIESIMAMA.

AUGUSTINA ONWUZURUIKE

I formerly called and addressed as MISS ANURIKA NWOFOR. Now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. ANURIKA SOTONYE AFIESIMAMA. All former documents remain valid. The general public please take note.

I formerly called and addressed as AUGUSTINA ROMANUS. now wish to be known called and addressed as AUGUSTINA ONWUZURUIKE All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

MRS. ESTHER EZEKIEL IDOKO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS MISS BENEDICT ESTHER ONWU NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESS AS MRS. ESTHER EZEKIEL IDOKO ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAINS VALID. ALL AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

CONFIRMATION OF NAME

INNOCENT CHIDIEBUBE and NNAH ONWUBIKO refer to one and the same person.

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

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

MRS. EHINNA-JAJA EUCHARIA

I formerly called and addressed as MISS NWOKO EUCHARIA CHIBUZOR. now wish to be known called and addressed as MRS. EHINNA-JAJA EUCHARIA . All former documents remains valid. The general public please take note.

OBADEMI NIMOTA BUSOLA. I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBADEMI BUSOLA CHRISTABEL, NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS OBADEMI NIMOTA BUSOLA. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. GENERAL PUBLIC TAKE NOTE.

24 Public Notice SAHARA EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

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SAHARA FARMERS 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 GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) ABUJA FOR RETAINING , REMOVAL, AND APPOINTING OF NEW TRUSTEES, UNDER PART’ C’ OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT 1990.

The Trustees are: 1 . Prof, Egbokhare Francis 2 . Musa Nura 3 . Mohammed, Suleiman Bala 4 . Abdurrauf - Babalola , Azeezah 5 . Ismail Olawale Moruf 6 . Gabadeen Wasiu Olugbenga 7 . Adedeji Ahmed Adebowale

TRUSTEES: 1. MR OLUMIDE MICHAEL ABIODUN - FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR- (RETAINED ) 2. MRS TAIWO YETUNDE ADEBOLU ( RETAINED) 3. MR SANI AROME ( RETAINED) 4. JONATHAN JEREMIAH ATUNGWU ( NEW APPOINTEE) 5. MR OLATOYE WILLIAMS ADENUGA- (NEW APPOINTEE) 6. MR OBANYA ERIC ELUE (NEW APPOINTEE) 7. MR HENRY EJIKE NDIULO - (NEW APPOINTEE) 8. MR FREDERICK EHIDERO - ( REMOVED)

The aim and objective: 1. To provide education to the less privileged in the society

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVE S REMAINS THE SAME

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

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY

SIGNED. SECRETARY

BLESSED CHOICE OF GOD DELIVERANCE AND HEALING MINISTRY

CLASS 1988 GOVERNMENT COLLEGE UMUAHIA ASSOCIATION

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. ADEREMI CHIKA ESTHER 2. ARUM IFEYINWA 3. UGWUANYI VICTOR AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF 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

ALBE BROTHERS ASSOCIATION.

THE SHEPHERD FLOCK MISSION The general public is hereby informed that the above named Ministry has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission, Abuja for registration under part “C” of the companies and Allied Matters Act; 1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: APOSTLE LUCKY ORUBOH - FOUNDER/ GENERAL OVERSEER PASTOR (MRS) JULIET ORUBOH - MEMBER EVANG. KINGSLEY ORUBOH - SECRETARY DEACON EMMANUEL CHIPI - TREASURER ELDER CHRISTMAS TUACHA - MEMBER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To engage in aggressive evangelism of both rural and urban areas for the purpose of teaching and training the people about Jesus, preparing them for the new life in Christ Jesus.

2. To reshape and refocus our generation via the instrumentally of the word of God. 3. To contribute meaningfully towards the spiritual and physical development of any community in which a local branch of the church exists.

Any objection to the registration shall be forwarded to the Registrar-general, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, P.M.B 198, Abuja, within Twenty Eight (28) days of this publication.

Signed: Evang. Edwin Emojevu 08039230250

KENYATTA YOUTHS 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 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.

1. Johnny-Precious Ogbah 2. Chidi Azalam 3. Chukwuemeka Nwankwo 4. Chukwudi Onwudinanti 5. Eleke Innocent Elendu 6. Ochonma Chidi 7.Chidike Iheukwumere 8.Mpama Lawson Onyeagoziri 9.Dr Uzoanya Matthew

THE TRUSTEES ARE 1) Mr. Odunayo Jimoh 2) Barr. Dapo Abudu 3) Engr. Bobmanuel Omubo S. 4) Alhaji Lasisi Akanni Faseun 5) Alhaji Ayodele Ismail

1. To protect the interest and cater for the welfare of 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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To give youths sense of belonging.

2. To develop talents among the youths.

3. To assist in the academic and professional pursuit of the less privileged youths.

4. To drive development to our communities.

5. To defend the hopeless and bring them to life.

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

SIGNED: Secretary

RIGHT IMPACT INITIATIVE.

FLAMING THE WORLD MISSION

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, Degree No. 1 of 1990.

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

This is to inform the General public that the above named initiative has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC),Abuja for registration under part ‘’C’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act,1990.

THE TRUSTEES ARE; 1. Monday J. Ogbonnaya.

2. Chikezie Ononigwe.

3. Ebere l. Nwankwo.

4. Patrick Okoye.

5 .Tochukwu Okpala.

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. THOMAS, ANIEFIOK ETIM 2. THOMAS, IDORENYIN ANIEFIOK 3. JERRY, CHRISTOPHER 4. LAWRENCE, PRINCE ANIEKAN 5. BOB, EMEM ALMOND

THE TRUSTEES ARE:

AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. To promote youth development, youth empowerment and sustainable development.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To propagate the Gospel;Discovering the potentials in men and encouraging them to stand,helping the needy and organisation of crusades and seminars.

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

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

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To promote love, peace and unity among the members.

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: Monday J. Ogbonnaya.

ONNEH PATRIOTIC UNION. This is to inform the general public that the above named body 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. UCHENNA MADUIKE (CHAIRMAN).

2. MR. KIZITO OKONKWO. 3. MR. ANTHONY NNABUIKE ONYEBUCHI. 5. COMRADE AUGUSTINE NWAFOR(JP).

7. COMRADE SIGISMUND OKAFOR. 9. BRO. CHARLES NDUKA.

4. MR. NICHOLAS ILOKA (SECRETARY).

6. MR. MARTIN OKECHUKWU ANAGOR. 8. MR. GODFREY IGWENEME. 10. MR. GABRIEL NWOKEDIBA.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES; 1. To cater for the welfare of all the indigenes of Onneh both home and abroad.

2. To provide, in conjunction with the relevant security agencies, security of lives and property of its members and the entire members of Onneh town.

3. To provide and distribute basic life amenities to its members of Onneh town.

4. To support the children of its members in terms of getting qualitative education.

Any objection to the above should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 565 Ndola Square, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, within 28 (Twenty Eight) days of this publication.

Signed Martin Anagor OBUABARA CHAMBERS, NO 3 OHAETO STREET, D/LINE, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE 08037761292.

(1) Apostle Alwell Chibuike: Chairman (2) Barrister Eunice Ubani : Secretary (3) Pst.Godwin Christopher (4) Evangelist Mabel Kalu

Signed: CHAIRMAN

SIGNED: SECRETARY

ENDTIME MERCY TABERNACLE

ONE CHILD, ONE BOOK 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.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THE TRUSTEES ARE. 1. APOSTLE FERDINAND EMEKA ONYEJIUWA – GENERAL OVERSEER 2. ORD. OGUCHE EMMANUEL 3. DR. OKOYE EMMANUEL 4. EVANGELIST JOHN PROMISE OSAKWE-OGO 5. BARR. SAMUEL NANLE DASHIBIL-SECRETARY

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. ONUIGBO TOCHUKWU GOODLUCK 2. NNABUEZE CHIBUEZE PROMISE

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To evangelize the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 2. To assist those in need both spiritually, financially, materially and through Discipleship 3. To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through programs, outreaches missions.

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

- CHAIRMAN

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: A. TO IMPROVE THE READING CULTURE OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD. B. TO PROTECT RIGHT TO EDUCATION OF EVERY NIGERIAN CHILD. C. TO ASSIST INDIGENT STUDENTS WITH FEES, READING AND WRITING. D. TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATIONS AMONG NIGERIA STUDENTS. E. TO FOSTER GIRL CHILD EDUCATION. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

Signed:APOSTLE FERDINAND EMEKA ONYEJIUWA –GENERAL OVERSEER

SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

RUBY GLOBAL SUPPORT CLUB.COM

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LOSS OF DOCUMENT

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED CLUB HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT ISSUED BY FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION, LAND DIVISION, IN RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 615 LOCATED AT KAURA DISTRICT (B11), WITH FILE NO. MFCT/LA/NG11231 BEARING ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. AGIS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL LETTER OF OFFER IN RESPECT OF SHOP NO 2 ,BLOCK A22 SECTION A ,SITUATE AT WUSE MODERN MARKET , ALLOCATION BY ABUJA INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED DATED 22./ 05/ 2007.

BEARING TO BEN IWEAGWU. NOW CHANGE FROM BEN IWEAGWU TO ONYEMAIZU U. ANTHONY. BY VIRTUE LETTER OF CHANGE OF NAME BY ABUJA MARKET MANAGEMENT LTD DATED 14TH DEC. 2011 FCT ABUJA IS GOT MISSING. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

THE TRUSTEES ARE: 1. IGWE ADAEZE GLORY 2. NJOKU MARTIN CHIDOZIE 3. WOKEH OBIARERIEKU BLESSING AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. ASSIST YOUNG AND INDIGENT GRADUATE FULFILL THEIR DREAMS AND AMBITIONS. ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: J. J. MOMOH, ESQ. (SOLICITOR)

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OGUNDAINI FOLORUNSO

AGBEKE AGNES ADEBAMBO

CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH

I, formerly known and addressed as OGUNDAINI TITUS FOLORUNSHO, Now wish to be known and addressed as OGUNDAINI FOLORUNSO. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as ADEKUNLE BOSEDE ADETUTU, Now wish to be known and addressed as AGBEKE AGNES ADEBAMBO. All former documents remain

My name was wrongly written as MUSA ISMAILA IBU instead of MUSA ISMAILA. My correct date of birth is 05/06/1947. All former documents remain valid.

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UDOJIKE CHINAZA ESTHER

UGO DAVIDSON CHIJIOKE

MR. DIM CHINEDU NNANNA.

I, formerly known and addressed as CHUKWUKELU DANIEL JUN PYO, Now wish to be known and addressed as CHUKWUKELU DANIEL JUNIOR. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGOCHUKWU CHINAZA ESTHER, Now wish to be known and addressed as UDOJIKE CHINAZA ESTHER. All former documents remain valid general public take note.

I, formerly known and addressed as UGO KAJETHAN, now wish to be known and addressed as UGO DAVIDSON CHIJIOKE. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as DIM CHINEDU CALLIMAN, now wish to be known and addressed as Mr. DIM CHINEDU NNANNA. All former documents remain valid. General public please take note.

MAIMUNAT ABUDULLAHI HARUNA I former Maimunat Niworu Mohammed now wants to be known and addressed as Maimunat Abudullahi Haruna.

All former relevant documents remain valid. Key Stone Bank and general public should take note

YUSUF HAKEEM OLANREWAJU

MRS. FAVOUR VICTOR EFFIONG

ALAUSA OLUWAKEMI BASIRAT BUSOLA

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Formerly known and addressed as Miss. Patience Ayigo Ogar, now wish to be known as Mrs. Favour Victor

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CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH My name was wrongly written as ETHAN AKAWU on my Diamond Bank BVN instead of KAWU ETHAN KPLANGO. My Date Of Birth Was Also Wrongly Written As 13 May 1984 Instead Of 13 MAY 1985. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

CORRECTION/CONFIRMATION OF NAME My name was wrongly written as MBAH KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU in my International Passport instead of MBAM KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU. KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU and MBAH KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU refer to one person. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

Formerly known and addressed as AKINDEMUTIAT AINA, now wish to be known as OMOLADE MUTIAT GBEMISOLA. All former documents remain valid.

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NASIRU ZUBARU

OHUERI LAWRENCIA UGBOAKU

EMELE SABASTINE FABIAN

AHARANWA CHIDINMA IJEOMA CHRISTY

OKECHUKWU ODINTA KELVIN

I, formerly known and addressed as NJOKU LAWRENCIA UGBOAKU, now wish to be known and addressed as OHUERI LAWRENCIA UGBOAKU. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. IWUANYANWU LILIAN CHINONYE IFUNANYACHUKWU formerly known and addressed as MISS NWAOKEKE LILIAN CHINONYE, now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. IWUANYANWU LILIAN CHINONYE IFUNANYACHUKWU. All former documents remain valid.

UBA and General public please take note.

I, formerly known and addressed AHARANWA CHIDINMA, now wish to be known and addressed as AHARANWA CHIDINMA IJEOMA CHRISTY. All former documents remain valid.

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I, formerly known and addressed as DURU KELVIN ODINAKACHI, now wish to be known and addressed as OKECHUKWU ODINTA KELVIN. All former documents remain valid. Nigerian Immigration and general public please take note.

UMUNNA LILIAN AKUDO

LIGALI KEVIN AYODELE

FAYEMI OLATUNDE TAIWO

BIMPE NIKE OLUWAPONLE

ADDITION OF NAME

Formerly known and addressed as UMUNNA LILIAN CHISOM, now wish to be known as UMUNNA LILIAN AKUDO. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as LIGALI AYOELE ELETO, now wish to be known as LIGALI KEVIN AYODELE. That my date of birth is 17 June 1987 and not 5 May 1984.

All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as FAYEMI OLATUNDE HENRIETTA, now wish to be known as FAYEMI OLATUNDE TAIWO. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as BIMPE NIKE AWOPONLE, now wish to be known as BIMPE NIKE OLUWAPONLE. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as ASUNLOYE ENITAN SHAKIRAT, now wish to add IPAYE to my name, that I henceforth wish to be known and addressed as IPAYE ASUNLOYE ENITAN SHAKIRAT. All former documents remain valid.

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CONFIRMATION OF NAME

MRS LORETTA ISIOMA OFILI

AKEULA YEKEEN JIMOH

ABDULWAHAB RASHEEDAT ADUNNI

ABUBAKAR- SAMAYE ADIJAT ODUNAYO

MRS ESEIGBE ELO CHRISTY

Formerly known and addressed as MISS LORETTA ISIOMA OJEAH, now wish to be known as MRS LORETTA ISIOMA OFILI. All former documents remain valid.

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Formerly known and addressed as AKEWULA YEKINI J., now wish to be known as AKEULA YEKEEN JIMOH. All former documents remain valid.

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ABOTCHI K. MONDAY PABLO

NUATIN OLUWASEUN FATIMOH I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Kolawole Oluwaseun Fatimoh now wish to be known and addressed as Nuatin Oluwaseun Fatimoh. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

MRS DICKSON RHODA OLUWASEUN

MRS OZOEGWU EMILIAN UKAMAKA

DAVID CHIGOZIRIM HELEN ANURIKA

MRS. ONWUBUALILI OGECHI

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I, formerly known as Miss ONWUAKAGBA OGECHI NGOZI, now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs. ONWUBUALILI OGECHI NGOZI. Abia State University, Uturu and the general public should please take note.

ADEBISI JEJELOLA MAYOWA ATINUKE

CHUKWUKELU DANIEL JUNIOR

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Formerly known and addressed as NASIRU ZUBAIR O. ABUBAKAR, now wish to be known as NASIRU ZUBARU. All former documents remain valid.

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ANDERSON COMFORT ABIODUN is one and same person as OKE COMFORT ABIODUN. All documents bearing the above names are mine and remain valid.

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MRS ONUMONU CHINYERE JULIET I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Onwumere Chinyere Juliet now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Onumonu Chinyere Juliet.

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remain valid. General public take note.

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ANEKE ELIZABETH IFEOMA

OGUNYEMI IDRIS OLAWALE

Public Notice

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SAKARIYA MALIKI BOLANLE

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ABAZIE SYNTYCHE ADAMA

DIKE NNEKA ROSEMARY

YAHAYA ADAMU ISIYAKA

JELILII ARAMONI

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ASHAFA MIREL ABIOLA MOTAJO Formerly known and addressed as ASHAFA MIREL ABIOLA, now wish to be known and addressed as ASHAFA MIREL ABIOLA MOTAJO. All former documents remain valid.

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AKILAPA OLUWABUKOLA SARAH

JOSEPH ABOSEDE IBUKUNOLUWA.

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Formerly known and addressed as ABDULRAHMAN ABDULJELEEL now wish to be known and addressed as JELILII ARAMONI. All former documents remain valid.

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OMOLADE MUTIAT GBEMISOLA

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MRS UFUOMA PEACE OKOJIE I, Formerly known and addressed as Miss Ufuoma Peace Bebor Jackson now wish to be known and addressed as Mrs Ufuoma Peace Okojie. All former documents remain valid.

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MRS. BUKOLA MERCY VAN DER HULST

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EMEHIGE ADAOBI JULLIET Formerly known and addressed as EMEHIGE ADAOBI DONATUS now wish to be known and addressed as EMEHIGE ADAOBI JULLIET. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

OBUAYA CHUKS JOHN Formerly known and addressed as OBUAYA CHUKES TWINKLE, now wish to be known and addressed as OBUAYA CHUKS JOHN All former documents remain valid.

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PDP Campaign fund: Chime still under investigation- EFCC Moses Oyediran, Enugu The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has stated that former governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State is still being investigated for misappropriation of N450 million campaign funds he allegedly collected from Deziani Madueke.

Enugu Press Centre, Tuesday, EFCC Head of Operathe EFCC South East Zonal Head, Mr. Johnson Babalo-

from being let off the hook.

Babalola explained that and some others, is also under investigation even accused EFCC of comprofraud saga.

The EFCC boss pointed out that criminal cases of that nature can linger for a long time for thorough investigation to take place.

“Chime is still under investigation. Criminal cases don’t have expiring date.

The case is still not closed.

Rita has the right to allege

nancially in carrying out its onerous task as a corruption

too is still under investiga-

very people they seem to

more than that about the case,” Babalola declares.

purse, thereby making it

thank the media for educating the masses about the happenings in the society lamented that crimes and criminality persist in the society because the society seems to celebrate crimi-

their jobs.

-

people that are expected to approve our funds,” Babalola laments.”

He said the commission -

He also lamented that -

against corruption.

“The main thing in Nigeria is corruption and inseare against my oga. He has nothing in his cupboard and they cannot stop him from carrying out investigation,” he alleges.

He explained that EFCC does not indict people but investigate a matter before prosecuting it in court, pointing out that they are they say something.

Chime

PAULA BRITTNEY FOUNDATION

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UMU EZZA UNITED ASSOCIATION

THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF ORIGINAL CONVEYANCE OF ALLOCATION OF OPEN SPACE NO.8, MEASURING 25.20M2 WITH THE NAME CHUKS UDEGBUNAM WITH REF. NO. MZTP/ GEN/98/311 DATED 19/3/01 & NO. R6 MEASURING 25.20M2 WITH THE NAME MATHEW OZIEGBE WITH REF. MZTP/ GEN/98/311 DATED 19/3/01 ALL LOCATED AT KUGBO. ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. AGIS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE

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, 2004.

THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED FOUNDATION HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004.

TRUSTEES: 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

TRUSTEES: 1. OMOROGBE OLOWO - CHAIRMAN 2. VIVIAN NWAKEGO ERIKA 3. HEATHER CIWEKU ONOH 4. GODWIN OKWUOSEH 5. DR. ONYEKA GODWIN

OBIOMA NURSING HEROES INITIATIVE

MARCH CARE INITIATIVE

IGWE CHUKWUMA AMOS NWUNA CHIKWADO FREDRICK MKPUMAH LAZARUS CHIDI NWORIE MONDAY LAZARUS NWAONU SUNDAY EZEKIEL

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO CATER FOR THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF THE ENTIRE UMU EZZA FORUM. 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. UZOWULU UGO 08033393213

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, 2004.

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. ENGR. EMEKA LONGINUS OKORAFOR 2. CHIGOZIE ISAAC OKORAFOR 3. DR. KWALA ADLINE KATTY AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. TO CELEBRATE NURSES AND THEIR WORK IN AFRICA. 2. TO ADVOCATE FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS FOR NURSES IN AFRICA. 3. TO CATER FOR THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF MEMBERS.

TRUSTEES: 1. LAWAL AIYEDUN OLUBUNMI - CHAIRMAN 2. STEPHEN MOSIMABALE AIYEDUN - SECRETARY 3. PRISCA NJOKU - TREASURER

ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: EZIAGU C. JUDE ESQ 07037833711, ABUJA .

YOUNG ROYAL KINGS SOCIAL CLUB OF NIGERIA 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. EZEOCHA IIFEANYI .CHAIRMAN 2. DURU EMMANUEL CHINEDU SECRETARY 3. EZECHI CHIMOBI...FINANCIAL SECRETARY 4. IGWEBUIKE ARINZE CHARLES ....P.R.O 5. OKONKWO NZUBECHUKWU..TREASURER AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. TO UPHOLD THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS 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 OKECHUKWU-OZOR JOY OBINWANNE

Formerly known and addressed as OBINWANNE OZOR JOY , now wish to be known and addressed as OKECHUKWU-OZOR JOY OBINWANNE All former documents remain valid.

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CHARDEY MAWULE KOSI Formerly known and addressed as MR KOSSI CHARDEY MAWULI, now wish to be known and addressed as CHARDEY MAWULE KOSI All former documents remain valid.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET; PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: SECRETARY

OBI ALOYSIUS OSAKWE Formerly known and addressed as ONYEMUWA MICHEAL CHINEDU , now wish to be known and addressed as OBI ALOYSIUS OSAKWE All former documents remain valid.

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ADEDAYO VICTOR GBEMIBADE

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AIM: 1. TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT AND SPONSORSHIP FOR GIRL CHILD EDUCATION ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, P.M.B. 198, GARKI, ABUJA WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN

OKEYOMI CARRY-GO HELPERS CHARITY 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. OKEYOMI OLADIPUPO BABATUNDE 2. OKEYOMI FOLUKEMI ADENIKE 3. OKEYOMI OLANREWAJU DOCTOR 4. AKINDELE ABRAHAM 5. OKEYOMI JOSHUA LAWYER 6. AWOOLA PHILOMENA FLORA 7. CHIEF KOLADE BANKOLE 8. BABATUNDE SALIU OKULU --- SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVE: TO HELP THE NEEDY IN OUR SOCIETY ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRARGENERAL; CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET; PMB 198, MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28TH DAYS FROMTHE DATE OF PUBLICATION. SIGNED: TOLU BABALEYE ESQ TOLU BABALEYE & CO, 08036014473

ADEMEHIN IKEPE OLANREWAJU

DALYOP ABEL CHOJI

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BUSOERY ABDULFATAH ADISA

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SETH MADUABUCHI

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PCC is focused to protect Nigerians -Commissioner Mathew Dadiya, Abuja

ÏÏÏ The Public Complaints

Commission (PCC) has said that it is ready and focused to protect Nigerians from abuses and various degrees of infractions.

The Chief Commissioner of PCC, Chief Emmanuel Ogbile, stated this in Abuja Tuesday at the Daily Times Heroes award while speaking to our correspondent.

He informed that in the last few months, records of performance based on complaints received by the Commission and the number resolved have been encouraging.

According to him, the Commission’s record showed that it resolved a total of 23, 246 out of 38,108 complaints brought before it in 2016 alone.

The break down showed that the Commission received 4,531 complaints while the 36 states of the federation accounted for 33,577 cases.

These cases were investigated and 2,255 complaints were resolved at the headquarters while the 36 states successfully resolved 20,992.

The headquarters of the Commission have 2276 cases pending for resolution while

Katsina govt approves N5.1bn for retirees

Segun Olaniyan, Katsina

ÏÏÏ The Katsina state gov-

ernment has approved the sum of N5.1billion for the payment of benefits to retirees.

Addressing newsmen in Katsina, the state Commissioner for Justice, Ahmed El-marzuq, said the payment which is in three batches has a total of 2,477 beneficiaries.

El-marzuq added that, another N1.9billion is in the pipeline for the fourth and fifth batch, saying that as soon as the funds are approved by government others would be paid. On the replacement of teachers, the state Commissioner of education, Prof.

Halimatu Saddiya said 1,933 teachers would be recruited by the three parastatals under her ministry. The commissioner added that, the parastatals are the state science education board, state universal basic education board and the teachers service board.

According to her, her ministry would transfer all applications to these agencies in line with the laws establishing them to conduct the exercise.

the 36 states have 14, 862 cases yet to be resolved as at the last count.

Mr Ogbile however, lamented that the challenges confronting the Commission were impeding on the successful discharge of its mandate.

According to him, “The Commission is not left out of the cur-

rent economic recession in the country as the drastic drop in our budget seriously hampered our operations.

“The sum of N2 billion was approved as the Commission’s budget for 2016, while it required about N3.5 billion for the staff salaries.

“Hence, there was a drastic

drop in the commission’s monthly allocations. This situation was so critical that we found it difficult to pay the staff salaries in full this resulting to an industrial strike by the staff,” he had pointed out.

The country’s ombudsman pointed out that the Federal Government saved the situa-

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ÏÏÏ Shareholders of Med-View

Airline Plc have commended the company for paying 3 kobo dividend for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December 2016, barely three months after listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The commendation was given at the company’s first post listing AGM which held in Lagos Wednesday, during which the shareholders also gave the company’s board, approval to raise fresh funds to boost its operating capital.

The board of Directors will however determine the amount to raise and the method to be deployed in the fund raising process, subject to regulatory

29 News tion by approving a virement of N2.5 billion to supplement the Commission’s budget. “All hands are on deck to ensure that the ugly situation does not repeat itself in 2017.

“The second constraint was that of the recalcitrant respondents. These are organisations complained against but they refused to either coorporate with the Commission. Their recalcitrant does not only stall our investigations but also frustrated them,” he said.

A critical challenge facing the Commission are the recalcitrant respondents who try to disrespect and disregard summon.

To this, he warned that the Commission will apply the full weight of the law in dealing with recalcitrant respondents.

“We shall apply the full force of the law in accordance with the provisions of the Commission’s Act on any erring respondents.”

The commission’s headquarters in Abuja has become a beehive of activities as PCC boss had restructured and restrategised the Commission for quick resolution of complaints.

Some members of the public who came to file their complaints expressed satisfaction with the quick action the PCC management has adopted to protect Nigerians from abuses and various infractions.

Mr. Ogbile told our correspondent that the industrial action of the past was gone and a new horizon had arisen in the Commission based on everyone’s understanding.

Med-View Airline shareholders laud dividend, endorse capital raising endorsement.

The shareholders approved the raising of additional capital via issues of debt instruments, preference shares or ordinary or a combination of any of the options, wither by way of private placement, Rights to existing shareholders, Offer for subscription of any staff share scheme at a quantum and price upon such order terms and conditions to be determined at the discretion of the Directors and subject to regulatory approval” The company’s chairman,

Sheik Abdul-Mosheen Rahman Al- Thunaya and Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Munner Bankole, assured that the company is consolidating on measures to record increased earnings and return greater value to all stakeholders.

Chairman, Med-View Airline, Sheik Abdul-Mosheen Rahman Al- Thunaya commended the shareholders for their confidence in the company by acquiring its shares “I believe that many of you became shareholders of this company. This goes to

show that the confidence you repose in this company and her history of growth.” He urged for sustained support from shareholders, assuring that the board and management are committed to returning best returns to the shareholders.

Alhaji Munner Bankole, Chief Executive Officer of the company said that despite the challenging operating environment, Med-View Airline Plc results for the 2016 financial year was encouraging.

Government House in Benin City on Wednesday.

The visiting NDDC team included the Chairman of the Governing Board, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN; Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere; the Executive Director, Projects, Engr. Samuel Adjogbe; and other directors of the Commission.

Governor Obaseki, whose acceptance followed an offer by the NDDC Chairman, noted that the BeninAbraka road was a high priority

project for the state. He said that the road links Benin to the oil producing hub of the state. For this reason, he said the state would be ready to sign an MOU on the project within seven days.

The Governor told the NDDC team that the state government had been waiting anxiously for a meeting to enable both parties exchange ideas on how to drive development projects in the state. He said that in spite of his initial misgivings, he had decided to

look forward to better days in state’s collaboration with NDDC. “Since you have confessed your sins, we have forgiven you,” Obaseki said.

The Edo State Governor absolved the current NDDC board and management of blames over the poor performance of its contractors, adding “We know that this management was not the cause of the poor performance of the Commission in the past. So, it will be unfair to continue to blame them.”

Edo, NDDC to partner on Benin-Abraka Road Amaka Agbu, Port Harcourt

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Edo State Government says it is ready to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, for the construction of the Benin-Abraka road.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, stated this during a courtesy visit by the Board and Management of the NDDC to the governor at the

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PDP Campaign fund: Chime still under investigationEFCC

Alleged rape: Witness narrates how neighbour defiled 9-year-old girl

Moses Oyediran,

Titilope Joseph, Daniel Ojukwu

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, has stated that former governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State is still being investigated for misappropriation of N450 million campaign funds he allegedly collected from Deziani Madueke.

Briefing news men at the Enugu Press Centre, Tuesday, EFCC Head of Operations South East as well as the EFCC South East Zonal Head, Mr. Johnson Babalola, said that Chime was far from being let off the hook.

Babalola explained that Rita Mba who was also fingered along with Chime and some others, is also under investigation even when she seemed to have accused EFCC of compromising with Chime in the fraud saga.

The EFCC boss pointed out that criminal cases of that nature can linger for a long time for thorough investigation to take place.

“Chime is still under investigation. Criminal cases don’t have expiring date. The case is still not closed. Rita has the right to allege that we have compromised. I want to tell you that she too is still under investigation and I don’t want to say more than that about the case,” Babalola declares.

Babalola who said that the briefing is meant to thank the media for educating the masses about the happenings in the society lamented that crimes and criminality persist in the society because the society seems to celebrate criminality.

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LASG trained 5,000 employees over the past one year ÏÏÏCommissioner

for Establishment, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson Oke, made this assertion while briefing journalists on the achievements of his ministry, as part of activities marking the second anniversary of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in office.

According to him, “Over 5,000 employees have been trained in the last one year. A total of 3,160 officers benefited from 72 in-plant/tailor made workshops and training programmes.

1,650 officers benefited from 25 turnkey/bespoke training programme. Another 84 officers were sponsored to the federal training centre for career enhancing programme, while 108 officers were sponsored to local training workshops and 81 officers benefited from international workshops.”

Oke also disclosed that about

N11.75 billion had been paid to retirees in the last 12 months as terminal entitlements, stating that the state government’s funding of employees’ pension rights under the contributory Pension Scheme since inception has been N138, 413, 560.

He said the state government through the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) had paid the sum of N11.754.082 billion into the Retirement Saving Account (RSA) of 2,886 retirees.

According to him, 1,291 of the retirees were from the Local Government and SUBEB; 697 from TEPO; 887 from the mainstream service and 11 from parastatals.

“There have been regular deductions of 7.5 per cent from the salaries of staff and corresponding 7.5 per cent by the state government into the RSA maintained by them with their

appointed PFAs. As at March 2017, these deductions have cumulatively risen to N78.592 billion since the inception of the scheme in 2007.

“This administration has not relented in the bailout of the Local Government and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) retirees. The Governor magnanimously gave instructions for state government funds to be utilised to pay retirees from local government,” he said.

Oke also disclosed that the state government through the commission had paid to beneficiaries of deceased employees insurance benefit worth N170 million. According to him, the insured death is by law to be paid to named beneficiaries to alleviate the immediate needs of the family members of a deceased person.

witness in an ongoing trial before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, Inspector Labiru Joy on Wednesday narrated how a middle-aged man, Samuel Benson allegedly had canal knowledge of a nine years old girl by forcefully penetrating her private part.

The police witness, who was an investigator in the matter, testified before the court presided by Justice S.A Ogunsanya, how the defendant defiled the victim who was nine years old at the time.

The defendant, Samuel had earlier pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge offence of rape when he was arraigned.

According to Insp. Joy, the incident was reportedly committed on the 22nd of March, 2014 at No. 4 Edward Street, Mile 12, Lagos where the defendant resides and shares a compound with the victims family.

“The matter was reported on the 29th of March, 2014 at Mile 12 police station , Lagos by one Michael Okon, father of the victim.

“The defendant happens to be a co-tenant with the victim’s family. On the day of the incident, he was said to have entered the house of the Okons in their parents absence and lured the little girl into her father’s bedroom of the two bedroom apartment after he had given his phone to Mr Okon’s two sons to play video games so as to distract them while he went into the bedroom with the young girl”, She said.

Labiru further testified that the defendant was said to have asked the victim to kneel and perform oral sex on him before forcefully penetrating her, thereby breaking her hymen and causing blood flow which lasted seven days.

Police arrest killers of Enugu Deputy Governor’s orderly Moses Oyediran, Enugu

ÏÏÏThe

anti-kidnapping squad of Enugu State Police Command has arrested the killer gang of the Enugu State Deputy Governor’s Orderly, Sgt Helen.

The suspects identified as Emmanuel Onyeabor and Kanu Oti ,were arrested a day after the incident at their hideouts at Lomalinda Independence Layout axis and Amorji

Nike axis of Abakpa in Enugu East Local Government Area respectively.

In a release by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amarizu, the suspects were nabbed through a well co-ordinated operation borne out of Intelligence information gathered.The police spokesman said in the course of the arrest some members of the gang escaped with bullet wounds and called on members of the public and hospital op-

erators about information concerning anyone with wounds suspected to be that of bullet.

The release read: “After a serious gun duel which left suspects fatally injured, some of the gang members escaped with wounds suspected to be that of gun shots”.

It was further gathered that suspects who allegedly operated in their Mercedes Benz car, were out on that fateful day for their nefarious activities

at a street off Nike Lake road Trans Ekulu axis Enugu on 9/5/17 in the night when they met the victim.

Recall that some hoodlums last week attacked the Deputy Governor’s Orderly who was returning from work and robbed her off her bag containing her phone and some amount of money and when the deceased allegedly put up resistance, she was instantly fired at close range on the head.

She was reported to have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment where she was confirmed dead.“Suspects are however regretting their actions having revealed that their motives was to rob their victims and that the resistance of the deceased brought about their pulling trigger on her which got her on the head on close range”, one of them said.

Police have recovered from the suspects the de-

ceased’s Infinix phone amongst others, the release confirmed.

According to the PPRO, “The Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has assured members of the public that its hand is on deck in partnership with sister security Agencies, Members of the public, the Government and the good people of the state towards ensuring that environments are made safe and secured.

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Hemery survives De Paula’s scare at GSL Open

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op seed Calvin Hemery has progressed to the second round of the GSL Open Nigeria F3 Futures with a 6-1, 6-7 (6), 6-2 win over Fabiano De Paula.

Both players were finalists in the Nigeria Futures 1 and Futures 2 and it was the Franco-Nigerian Hemery, who come out tops on his return to the court where he was beaten 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Dayak Championship, as he makes a statement that he still has what it takes to go all the way before he heads to the French Open where he will feature in the qualifiers.

He now remains the only player that will get most of the fans support following defeats of Sylvester Emmanuel, Clifford Enosoregbe, Joseph Ubon and Alaafia Ayeni who plays for the USA but has Nigerian roots.

Emmanuel was edged by Norwegian Viktor Durasovic 6-3, 3-6,6-2 while Enosoregbe failed to hold on to a 6-3 first set win to lose the second and third set 6-3, 6-2 to Egyptian Karim Hossam.

Imeh looked set to upstage the formbook as he raced to a 3-0 lead against sixth-seed, Takanyi Garaganga but he failed to last the distance as he was beaten in the tie break 7-6 (4) before the Zimbabwean closed the match with a 6-2 win in the second set.

Ayeni, a wild card beneficiary, fought gallantly against Serbian Pedja Krstin bowing 6-4, 6-4 to the European who won the Nigeria F2 Futures last week.

Tunisian Moez Echargui triumphed in his second straight meeting with Benjamin Lock of Zimbabwe 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 and Aron Peirce of the USA bagged a 6-3, 6-4 over Hugo Largo of Spain; while Sasi Kumar Mukund came out superior in the all-India encounter with Anvit Bendre 6-4, 6-1.

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Arsenal chase prolific striker Abraham

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rsenal have joined the race to sign the prolific Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham in the summer transfer market.

The electronic edition of The Sun says the England U21 international is prepared to quit Chelsea if manager Antonio Conte does not assure him of first team opportunities next season.

Abraham flourished while on loan at Bristol City, netting 26 goals in all competitions and ended the season as the second highest scorer in England’s second tier.

Arsenal are looking to sign a young striker in the summer and Wenger has identified Abraham as his top target.

Leicester City, Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion are also admirers of one of the hottest young prospects in English football.

echnical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma is impressed with the performance of the new players that joined the club during the transfer window.

Three of them, Ayo Saka, John Odumegwu and Onoriode Odah took part in the club’s CAF Confederation Cup game against Club Africain in Tunisia on Sunday.

Odumegwu scored United’s solitary goal in the 1-3 defeat while Saka and Onoriode displayed sparks of brilliance with Eguma giving a seal of approval to the trio.

“I was impressed with the performances of the new boys against Club Africain on Sunday,” Eguma told said.

“It was their first major game with the team and they performed well.

“Gradually, they will embrace our philosophy and will perform even better than they did on Sunday,” he added.

Rivers United’s next game in the CAF Confederation Cup is against another North African side, FUS Rabat.

Eguma knows that recording a win against the former Botola Pro (Moroccan top flight) champions is paramount if they are to get their campaign back on track.

The trainer says they will draw from their experience of facing Club Africain on Sunday in the game against FUS Rabat next Wednesday.

“It is a good thing that we have already

Eguma faced a North African club in this competition and we will learn from the experience.

“FUS Rabat is a very strong team and have been champions of this competition in the past (2010).

“They won their first game and it is a boost for them and we will also want to win our game.

“We want to qualify for the quarterfinals so we have to work hard to beat FUS Rabat in our next game,” he concluded.

The game between Rivers United and FUS Rabat will hold on Wednesday, May 24, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt from 4pm.

Taraba FC protest over unpaid salaries Tom Garba, Yola

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layers of Taraba State Football Club are unhappy and have staged a peaceful protest over the non-payment of their salaries for over eight months.

The players who staged a peaceful demonstration on Monday and Tuesday at the Taraba Stadium in Jalingo, has vowed to quit the Club immediately the State Government pays them their pending salaries. Speaking to Extra Time on the protest, spokesmen of the Club, Mr. Ajiga Isaac and Yusuf Usman Dadiga said they decided to lock the gate of the Stadium in order to show their grievances over the inhuman treatment meted out to them by the State Government under the leadership of Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku for refusing to pay their salaries of over N17m.

A lady from the female team who pleaded anonymity explained that, she has not visited her parents for over two years now due to financial constraints, saying that it is difficult for many of them to even eat twice daily.

She alleged that the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Darius on Media and Publicity Mr. Silvanus Giwa had on Monday, July 15, 2017 gone to the Stadium where they gathered and attempted to use the Police to arrest their leaders. This situation according to her led to some of them getting injured and she expressed dismay over the incident and urged the state government to settle them.

When contacted through a phone call, the SA to the Governor Mr. Silvanus Giwa did not picked the call and an SMS was sent to him in respect of the allegation was not replied by him as at the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, commenting on the matter through a telephone interview, Taraba State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Pastor Gambo Nbafor ,attributed the delay in paying the players’ salaries to lack of funds as a result of the economic recession the country found itself, adding that the State Governor has much interest on youths and promised that within a short period they will be paid.

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No Paris training camp for Eagles!

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he Super Eagles will no longer hold a training camp in Paris before their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on June 10.

Therefore, a proposed friendly with the Togolese National Team has been canceled, though it was never approved by the Nigeria Football Federation in the first place.

Allnigeriasoccer.com broke the news that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr had specially requested to play Togo in a friendly before the meeting with South Africa.

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Iheanacho my best striking partner —Success Iheanacho

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saac Success has explained that his compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho is the best he has played alongside in his young career.

The pair enjoyed a fine partnership in Nigeria’s youth teams, one which is likely to be revived for the Super Eagles.

Watford striker Success also claims that Iheanacho is best deployed as a shadow striker rather than an outright number nine.

“I have played in Spain, I am playing here in England, but I haven’t had the chance to play with a lot of teams here,” Success said. ”In general the best player I have played with is Kelechi, the partnership was just superb, it was just so good.

“You can enjoy Kelechi more as a support striker because he is a creative player and a player than can make a difference anytime with assists or clear chances he can always covert that, you can’t take that from him.”

of Nations qualifier against South Africa will be announced as from May 26, after the friendly with Islanders, Corsica.

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CBN caps transaction alert fees by banks to N4 per SMS Tony Nwakaegho The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has capped the fees charged by the banks on transaction alerts to N4 per SMS and also restricted alerts to customer-induced transactions only.

The CBN directed the banks to consolidate into one single SMS alert all associated notifications

relating to a particular transaction. However, SMS alert are mandatory.

“However, where a customer opts not to receive SMS alert, the customer should issue an indemnity for losses that may arise as a result to the bank,” the apex bank ruled.

The new tariff regime takes effect from May 1, 2017. The new

fee is contained in the “Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions” released by the CBN. Kevin Amugo, director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department at the CBN, said the charges came after extensive consultation with stakeholders.

“The aim of the guide is to enhance flexibility, transparency

and competition in the Nigerian banking industry.

“Where a charge is stipulated as “negotiable”, banks and other financial institutions are required to draw the attention of customers to their rights to negotiate and the two parties are required to mutually agree on the applicable interest and/or charge via a verifiable means,”

Amugo explained.

Although the Guide provides for charges on various products and services of the banks and other financial institutions, it is in exhaustive. The banks and other financial institutions are required to present any new product, service or charge not covered by the guide to the CBN for prior written approval.

NPC launches 5-year plan to boost employment, economy

Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Abaseki (middle) discussing with NDDC Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba (left) and the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere (right) after a courtesy visit at the Government House in Benin on Wednesday.

The National Productivity Centre (NPC) says the new 5-year strategic plan of the centre will grow the economy, create employment, generate revenue and improve the standard of living of the populace.

Dr Kashim Akor, DirectorGeneral, NPC, said this in a statement signed by Mr Gbenga Bamiduro, Director, Corporate Affairs of the centre.

Akor, who is the Chairman of the Strategic Plan Committee, said that the new strategic plan became necessary as it replaced the old plan which ended in 2012.

According to the directorgeneral, the plan will serve as a roadmap in repositioning

FG to increase revenue, expand tax base – Fashola The Federal Government will improve its revenue by expanding its tax base in order to meet its obligation to the people.

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, made the pledge at the 10th African Finance Corporation (AFC), Summit in Abuja on Wednesday.

Fashola said this had become imperative as govern-

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ment had a key role in the provision of infrastructure.

Fashola said history proved that most of the infrastructure revolutions in the world were marshalled by the public sector.

“Investments in Shiroro, Kainji and Jebba power plants, Third Mainland Bridge and the National Stadium, were built with public fund.

“At some point in time, government can enable private sector to provide certain interventions in beneficial ways by opening up the room and scope of their activities”, he said.

Fashola said it was for this reason that many countries including Nigeria were going into concessional agreements and public-private partnerships.

The President of AFC, Mr

Andrew Alli, said government should create the enabling environment and leave infrastructure development in the hands of the private sector.

“The sad part is that as long as infrastructure gap exists, it gets wider each year and more difficult to fill.

“When you look at what’s happening in Africa today, government, because of other priorities, cannot finance infrastructure.

I’m talking about healthcare, wages and salaries.

“So, there is need to outsource financing to those who can do it or those who have the balance sheet to do it can do so”, he said.

He said governments could have improved infrastructure but for the high rate of corruption in public procurement pro-

cess.

“Lack of transparency in government procurement process is hindering Africa from doing much and getting value for money”, he said.

The President, Nigeria Stock Exchange, Mr Aigboje Aigimoukhuede, said although providing basic infrastructure was the role of government, if that government is not up to the task, it has to learn to step aside to allow private financing.

“The potential in Africa will never be realised unless we address the infrastructure deficit and time is not on Africa’s side.

“The world has gone beyond industrialisation and now we are talking about knowledge infrastructure, so there is much catching up to do.

and refocusing of the Centre’s policies, programmes and activities.

“The new 5-year strategic plan would henceforth be drawn up to meet the goals and objectives of the 2016-2020 strategic plan.

“The plan which covers 20162020 is primarily designed to review important aspects of the centre’s programmes, that is in consonance with Nigeria’s present peculiar economic challenges and prevailing international best practices,” he said.

He also noted that the plan would develop the private sector, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.

Akor added that the plan would also grow the economy, create employment, generate revenue and improve the standard of living of the populace.

He said that the plan also would holistically view the programmes and contributions of the centre to the Nigerian economy in the next five years.

The director-general said there was also need to achieve a planned target of raising national productivity levels by four per cent annually during the plan period.

He, however, said in order to achieve this objective, the centre has developed well articulated action plans and strategies for the implementation of the plan.

Akor, therefore, urged the staff and management of the centre to be fully committed to diligent and painstaking implementation of the plan document.

He added that this will enable the centre to achieve its mandate and reposition it as the apex Productivity Organisation in Africa, ”he said.

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Ecobank signs pact with OiLibya for delivery of e-banking services Bonny Amadi Transnational Incorporated the parent company of Ecobank, the Pan-African banking group has signed an agreement with OiLibya digital financial service delivery.

OiLibya, Pan-African oil and gas downstream company’s new deal is for distribution of digital financial services, as the contract empowers OiLibya teams to distribute a variety of digital financial services across the continent in partnership with Ecobank in accordance with local regulations.

SAHCOL boosts clientele base with three airlines

Ecobank and OiLibya have large and growing pan-African footprints. Ecobank has a presence in 33 African countries with over 1200 branches and OiLibya operates in 18 countries with a network of more than 1000 service-stations.

OiLibya has been present in Africa for more than 20 years and yet its heritage supporting the growth of the continent extends over a century in several countries. With the expansion of its multi-services offer, OiLibya will continue supporting African growth and development through the provision of

the energy and services people and businesses need.

A statement from Ecobank made available to Daily Times Nigeria revealed that the pact was signed in Togo on 17TH May 2017 to render real time banking services to Africans.

Ade Ayeyemi, Ecobank Group CEO said: “This partnership with OiLibya demonstrates our commitment to bring affordable banking to the doorstep of every African, as we seek to serve 100 million customers by 2020” Ayeyemi added “Ecobank believes it is the right of every African to have access to finan-

cial services and we are leveraging digital, mobile and retail chains across Africa to provide ubiquitous ebanking. This will help unlock opportunities for small and medium African entrepreneurs, eliminate inefficiencies, unleash productivity and spread opportunities across society to speed up growth.”

Mr. Ibrahim Bugaighis, Libya Oil Holdings Ltd CEO said: “We are pleased to partner with Ecobank to bring financial services to customers more conveniently through our network of service stations, and thus help improve their accessibility. OiLibya is

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In pursuit of its value adding services, the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited, SAHCOL, a ground handling company of the SIFAX Group of Companies has won three additional airlines including Fly Mid Africa, Bristow Helicopter and Hak Air to its clientele base.

Fly Mid Africa is the Gambia’s new national carrier, which has commenced flight services from Banjul, the Gambia capital with onward connections to Dakar, Freetown, Accra and Lagos.

General Manager, Corporate Communications of SAHCOL, Basil Agboarumi while announcing the new contract in an official statement made available to journalists yesterday said that the new addition will see SAHCOL providing total ground handling services: passenger, ramp and cargo handling, to Fly Mid Africa’s four times in a week flight operations in and out of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.

For Bristow Helicopters, Agboarumi said the contract is for the handling of its passengers and ramp operations in Abuja.

Bristow Helicopters is a provider of industrial aviation services, offering helicopter transportation.

Furthermore, SAHCOL shall provide passenger and ramp handling services for Hak Air in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Uyo. Hak Air is a reputable domestic and regional operator, formed to take advantage of a specific gap in the short-haul domestic travel market in Nigeria, and eventually position itself to fill the void of a major carrier within the West African market.

By these contracts, SAHCOL once more has been offered the exclusive privilege of providing fast and expedient ground handling services to Fly Mid Africa, Bristow Helicopters and Hak Air’s operations in Nigeria.

R-L: Managing Director, Brother Gulf, Mr. Soichi Murakami; his counterpart in Skysat Technologies Ltd, Mr. Izzat Debs and Mr. Taku Miyazaki from Jetro, during the formal launch of Brother range of products in Lagos … on Wednesday.

a leading distributor of petroleum and convenience products on the African continent. This partnership with Ecobank is in line with our vision of contributing to the economic and social development of Africa.”

The statement revealed that OiLibya service stations are increasingly evolving to become multi-service destinations, offering not only fuels and lubricants but also auto care services, convenience stores, restaurants, cash points and much more.

In Africa, where virtually everyone has a mobile phone, OiLibya is partnering with Ecobank to enable customers to safely make digital financial transactions and help open up reliable, innovative and convenient financial services to population centers with limited banking facilities.

Thereby, giving easy access to financial services has the potential to unlock enormous lifestyle, business and other financial opportunities to our customers and partners across Africa.

Ecobank leverages the power of digital to deliver convenience to its customers. Ecobank Mobile App, Ecobank Masterpass Merchant QR, Ecobank XpressAccount, Internet banking, Pan African Card, Automated teller Machines, Points of Sale are just some of the digital services that Ecobank has created to make banking easier, more accessible and cost-effective than ever before.

One million telecoms consumers activate 2442 code – NCC Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, on Wednesday said more than one million consumers activated the 2442 Do-NotDisturb code within two months.

Danbatta made this known during the Lagos Launch of 2017 as Year of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer.

He said that the response of the consumers came after the initial slow uptake of the code to resolve their problems.

According to him, two months ago (March 15), NCC flagged off a national campaign of the Year of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer at its Headquarters in Abuja.

“Sixty days hence, I am glad, we can report some progress resulting in increase in the activation of the Do-Not-Disturb short code, using the 2442 facility, by more than one million consumers in this short span.

“More subscribers reported their unresolved complaints using NCC’s 622 toll-free lines in the same period.

“NCC Consumer Conversations are going on simultaneously every month in six zones across the country.

“When the year is ended, the NCC should be able to measure the success and impact of this initiative by the level of awareness created among consumers and the number of consumers that have activated the 2442 facility.

“It is my hope that the Nigerian telecommunications consumer would consistently get the right quality experience and value for money,” he said.

Danbatta said that the Year 2017 had been dedicated to the Nigerian telecommunications consumers.

He said that following a management decision, NCC was compelled to seek to amplify the year’s activities toward ensuring that the consumer enjoys a customer experience that is enhanced and consistent in time and quality.

According to him, in 2017, and even beyond, the consumer will be NCC’s focus, as it intends to

inform and educate the consumer with the sole intent of protecting and empowering them to make the right decisions.

“Today’s event emphasises the position of Lagos state as the telecommunications hub of Nigeria.

“The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its first quarter telecommunications sector report for 2016 placed Lagos voice subscriber base at 19.04 million or 12.8 per cent of the country’s subscribers and 12.62 million internet subscription or 13.65 per cent.

“The state is home to many of the key players in the telecommunications sector, so it is understandable why it has been selected as the flag-off city after the major event in Abuja on March 15, 2017.

“The NCC 2017 Year of the Nigerian Telecom Consumer is remarkable because the Nigerian telecommunications consumer is center stage.

“We must also remember that these consumers together have made all the success stories we

speak about possible in the telecommunications industry today,” he said.

Danbatta said that as a regulator, NCC had the mandate to ensure all its key stakeholders were protected.

He added that NCC had the mandate to ensure that their interests were balanced in an atmosphere of fairness, transparency and within the framework of the NCA 2003 and other subsidiary legislation.

The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management, NCC, Mr Sunday Dare said that Year of the Consumer initiative was derivative of the 8-Point Agenda of the present NCC Management.

Dare said that the initiative was leveraging on the two key components of Improving Quality of Service (QoS); and Informing and Empowering Consumers.

He said that the telecommunications consumer embraced the various stakeholders NCC was mandated by the NCA 2003 to protect, inform and educate.

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, May 18, 2017

Edo Govt. commends Ecobank over support for Okpekpe Road Race Ecobank Nigeria has been commended for its unflinching and consistent support to the development of sports in the country.

Speaking at this year’s Okpekpe International Road Race recently held in Edo Stat, the Governor, Godwin Obaseki, said Ecobank’s constant support to the road race for several years was quite commendable, stating that the event has put the state in global map.

According to the Governor, the support by the private sector particularly Ecobank has gone a long way in sustaining the annual event, expressing confidence that the race, already in its fifth edition will continue to grow bigger.

“If a race has gone on for five years I think we should commend the organisers and the sponsors and praise their commitment towards the success of the race”, he said.

Also, at the event, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Charles Kie, said it was exciting to be the major sponsor of this year’s International Road Race, stating that the Bank identifies sports as fulcrum and key component of rapid financial integration and economic development of the Africa continent.

He pointed out that “Okpekpe’s vision of a top quality competition which affords top athletes from across the continent of Africa opportunity to compete and mingle, matches our vision as a pan-African bank. We are delighted to be a strong part of the success story of the race.”

The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race is powered

by Pamodzi Sports Marketing leaders in sports marketing and hospitality business in Nigeria.

Ecobank is the Official Bank and major sponsor of the only road race in Nigeria listed by the international governing body for athletics, the IAAF in its list of international competitions for the first half of 2017.

It is also the first and only road race in the country that has been granted full membership of Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and recognised as one of the prestigious road races in the world.

B3 Money Market

External reserves down by $207m in 8 days Stories by Motolani Oseni Following continuous intervention in the foreign exchange market by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the nation’s external reserve has recorded a decline of $207 million in eight days.

According to data from the apex bank’s website, foreign reserves that were at $30.99 billion on May 4, 2017 moved to $30.78 billion on May 15, 2017.

For the days under review, the nation’s foreign reserves almost crossed the $30 billion mark to $31 billion on May 4, 2017, following increased inflow from Oil revenue, among others. Finance experts had attributed the decline to recent windows introduced by CBN, stressing that foreign reserves might dip further in the coming days.

The CBN last month opened a new special foreign exchange window dedicated to investors, exporters and end users.

In a circular titled Establish-

ment of Investors and Exporters Window, the CBN claimed this new window was introduced to boost liquidity in the foreign exchange market and ensure timely execution and settlement of eligible transactions.

CBN in the same month unfolded yet another policy measure, stating that it has opened a special foreign window for small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs).

The CBN on Monday injected $457.3 million into various segments of the foreign exchange market on Monday.

Commenting on this development, Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, Mr. Johnson Chukwu, said it is as a result of recent interventions by the CBN. He said, “You have heard that CBN has opened a number of foreign exchange windows.

There have been a number of interventions such as the retail and wholesale windows.

“The CBN opened a window

for exporters and investors and meeting these demands would certainly have exerted pressure on the demands. It is basically because of the help the CBN is doing,” he said.

When asked if the situation may persist, he said “It depends.

I think the CBN will manage it. They would not allow the reserve to dip materially.”

According to him, one of the ways to sustain the foreign reserves is to liberalise the market and have a continuous improvement in the foreign exchange policy.

He said, “There should be continuous improvement in the Foreign Exchange policy. If you cast your mind back to 2005, foreign inflow was about $20 billion in terms of capital importation and foreign portfolio.

“If we had a more liberalized market, you would see that inflows from portfolio investors and capital importation will upstage whatever pressure that is coming from the negative trade

imbalance.

“We will eventually achieve positive balance of payment because of the inflows from portfolio investors and capital importation which will upstage any shortfall in balance of trade. The key thing is to have a macroeconomic environment that will appeal to investors,” he added.

Meanwhile, the central bank on Monday injected 457.3 million dollars into various segments of the market.

The CBN Spokesman, Mr Isaac Okorafor in a statement in Abuja, said that both the spot and forwards segments garnered 267.3 million dollars, while the wholesale segment got 100 million dollars.

Okorafor said the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Invisibles segments comprising basic travel allowance, tuition fee and medical got 50 million dollars and 40 million dollars respectively.

L-R: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Planet Projects, Mr. Biodun Otunola, Popular Actress, Mrs. Ajoke Jacobs (MFR), President International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter, Engr. Pius Iwundu and Dr. Christopher Kolade at the 2017 World Facility Management Day Celebration in Lagos on Wednesday.

Access Bank boosts entrepreneurs with capacity building

In furtherance of its commitment to empower female entrepreneurs across Nigeria, Access Bank has extended its Womenpreneur Business Workshop to Kaduna State.

To give the women in Kaduna a professional business capacity-building experience, Access Bank’s W Academy partnered with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC); the Entrepreneurship arm of Lagos Business School to drive this workshop.

In its fifth edition, the Womenpreneur Business Workshop is one of the flagship trainings of the W Academy under the Bank’s W Initiative, designed to address the lack of access to entrepreneurial skills, finance, networking, and management skills; which are the key barriers to women’s economic inclusion.

Speaking on the purpose of the workshop, Group Head, Inclusive Banking of Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Ope Wemi-Jones

said, “Since 2006, the Bank has continued in its commitment to drive women’s economic empowerment in the nation.

The Womenpreneur Business Workshop is intended to educate and enlighten Nigerian women on the fundamentals in business which will eventually help them attain their full potentials”.

So far, business women in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Abuja have benefitted immensely from the workshop with over

1200 female entrepreneurs testifying to have increased their business network, improved their business model and are thriving through the economic constraints with ease.

This first of its kind workshop is highly discounted and targeted at small and medium scaled women entrepreneurs.

Access Bank’s commitment to empower female entrepreneurs continues to foster the growth of SME’s in Nigeria with its resultant economic benefits.

Capital Market B4

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, May 18, 2017

Shareholders laud Med-View Airline, endorse capital raising Bonny Amadi

Shareholders of MedView Airline Plc have commended the company for paying 3 kobo dividend for the 2016 financial year ended 31 December 2016, barely three months after listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.

The commendation was given at the company’s first post listing AGM which held in Lagos Wednesday, during which the shareholders also gave the company’s board, approval to raise fresh funds to boost its operating

capital.

The board of Directors will however determine the amount to raise and the method to be deployed in the fund raising process, subject to regulatory endorsement.

The shareholders approved the raising of additional capital via issues of debt instruments, preference shares or ordinary or a combination of any of the options, wither by way of private placement, Rights to existing shareholders, Offer for subscription of any staff share scheme at a quantum and price upon such

order terms and conditions to be determined at the discretion of the Directors and subject to regulatory approval” The company’s chairman, Sheik Abdul-Mosheen Rahman Al- Thunaya and Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Munner Bankole, assured that the company is consolidating on measures to record increased earnings and return greater value to all stakeholders.

Chairman, Med-View Airline, Sheik Abdul-Mosheen Rahman Al- Thunaya commended the shareholders for their confidence in the company by acquiring

its shares “I believe that many of you became shareholders of this company. This goes to show that the confidence you repose in this company and her history of growth.” He urged for sustained support from shareholders, assuring that the board and management are committed to returning best returns to the shareholders.

Alhaji Munner Bankole, Chief Executive Officer of the company said that despite the challenging operating environment, MedView Airline Plc results for the 2016 financial year was encouraging.

AXA Mansard ticks Ahmed to succeed Yetunde Ilori Bonny Amadi Axa Mansard Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kunle Ahmed, Executive Director -Technical to take over from Mrs. Yetunde Ilori upon her retirement as CEO of the company.

A statement signed by Mrs. Omowunmi Adewusi, the company’s Secretary, released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), notified that Mrs. Yetunde, will be retiring as Chief Executive Officer of Axa Mansard, effective 17th July, 2017.

The company said “In line with the well-defined succession plan of the Company, the Board of Directors of the Company has nominated Mr. Kunle Ahmed (Executive Director -Technical) to take over from Mrs. Yetunde Ilori upon her retirement subject to regulatory approval from the National Insurance Commission” The statement disclosed that Mr. Ahmed became an Executive Director on the Board of the Company in February 2012 and currently serves as a Member of the Board’s Risk and Technical Committee. He is also an Executive Director of AXA Mansard Health Limited, a subsidiary of the Company.

Ahmed has to his credit, over 24 years’ insurance experience after graduating from the University of Ilorin in 1987. He commenced his insurance career in 1993 and worked in IGI Insurance Plc for a decade before joining AXA Mansard Insurance plc in February 2004.

At AXA Mansard, Mr. Kunle Ahmed pioneered the Energy Group and the Regional Office in Port Harcourt. He has been responsible for the Technical Division for the last couple of years.

L – R: Mr. Yinka Sanni, Group CEO, Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc; Mr. Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive Officer, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. Atedo Peterside, outgoing Chairman, Stanbic IBTC Holding Plc; Mrs. Abiodun Peterside (his wife); Mr. Basil Omiyi , Chairman, Stanbic IBTC, at Closing Gong Ceremony in honor of the erstwhile Chairman Mr. Atedo Peterside Tuesday at the Exchange.

R.T BRISCOE’s closes Q1 2017 with N481, 156million loss

Bonny Amadi

R.T BRISCOE Nigeria Plc sustained its losing streak in the first quarter 2017, as key performing indices sustained depressive note.

The company’s result released by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), for the period ended 30 March 2017 showed that Loss before minimum tax in Q1 2017 stood at N481.156 million, against N582.354 million recorded in 2016 first quarter.

Hence no tax was paid during the period, loss before income tax was N481, 156 million, from N582, 354 million in Q1 2016, reflecting loss recorded by the company for the same period in Q1 2017 and Q1 2016.

Basic & Diluted Earnings per share declined to 41 kobo in Q1 2017, from 50kobo in 2016 Q1.

The company’s result for the

period also showed that revenue dropped to N1, 229,025 billion, from N3, 214, 869 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2016.

Cost of sales dropped to N714, 030 million, from N2, 725,963 billion in 2015 first quarter.

Gross profit increased marginally to N514, 995million, against N488, 906 million in 2015 first quarter, other income stood at N4, 223 billion, from N7, 087 billion in Q1 2016.

Selling and distribution expenses dropped to N147,535, from N187,436 million in Q1 2015, while administrative expenses dropped to N297,559 million, from N306,655 million in first quarter 2016.

Results from operating activities for the period stood at N73, 967 million, from N68, 604 million in 2015.

Finance income dropped to N4, 483 billion, from N6, 304billion in the corresponding period of 2016.

Finance costs in Q1 2017 was N559, 606 million from N520,054 posted in 2016, while Net finance costs stood at N555,124 million, from N513,750 million in 2016 Q1.

SIBTCH announces former Shell MD to succeed Peterside Bonny Amadi The Board of Directors, Stanbic IBTC Holdings (SIBTCH) Plc has announced the election of Mr. Basil Omiyi as Chairman of the Board of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC. The board expressed confidence that Omiyi, the former MD Shell Petroleum, will enthrone leadership that would be instrumental in moving Stanbic IBTC forward.

A statement published by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and signed by Chidi Okezie, the Company Secretary, said the appointment which has received all requisite regulatory approvals, took effect Monday 15th May 2017.

Mr. Omiyi succeeds Mr. Atedo Peterside CON as the Chairman of the Board following Mr. Peterside’s resignation as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board on 31 March 2017.

The new Chairman of Stanbic IBTC Hollings Plc, was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of the Company in March 2015. He spent most of his career at Royal Dutch Shell in various roles both in Nigeria and Europe, including Head of Production Technology, Chief Petroleum Engineer, Managing Director of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, and ultimately country Chairman of Shell Nigeria.

He currently serves as Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC. He has also held a number of Board memberships and senior advisory positions including; Chairman of Greenacres Energy Limited, Chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Industry Group, Board member of the Nigerian Business Group of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and Nigerian Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Chairman of the Oil and Gas Commission of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), and member of the Presidential Advisory Council.

Summary of activities on NSE ASI

27,900.44

DEALS

3,910.00 371,455,788.00 3,490,714,200.24

VOLUME VALUE

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Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, May 18, 2017

D aily M ark e t Ro u n d U p B u lls Re t a i n H o ld o n M a r k e t ... NSE A SI u p 1.1 % Th e Nig eria n e q uities m ark e t ext e n d e d g ains yest erd ay, as t h e Be nchm ark in d ex rose 1.1 % t o close a t 27,900.44 p oin ts w hilst YTD re t urn incre ase d to 3.8 % . Lik e w ise, m ark e t ca pit aliz a tio n a d d e d N100.5b n t o se t tle a t N9.6t n.

Th e p ositive p erf orm a nce record e d yest erd ay w as m ajorly drive n by a p precia tio n in G U A R A N T Y (+4.1 %), NIG ERI A N BRE W ERIES (+2.1 %) a n d N ESTLE (+3.1 %). Co n trarily, m ark e t activity w e a k e n e d yest erd ay as volu m e a n d valu e tra d e d f ell 34.7 % a n d 47.8 % t o 371.5m u nits a n d N3.5b n resp ectively w hilst t o t al n u m b er o f d e als f ell t o 3,910 (fro m 4,632 yest erd ay).

Posi t iv e Pe r f o r m a n c e a cr oss Se c t o rs Perf orm a nce across sect ors w as over w h elmin gly b ullish as all sect or in dices tre n d e d n ort h w ards save f or t h e In d ustrial G o o ds in d ex w hich close d fla t.

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27,000 60,000

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Brands & Marketing B6

Daily Times Nigeria Thursday, May 18, 2017

Food industry provides opportunities for innovative consumer engagement - Expert

Stories by Godwin Anyebe

Former Marketing Director of Nestle Foods and now a celebrity food blogger Iquo Ukoh has said that the food industry in Nigeria provides an exciting platform for brands to engage with consumers.

She noted that the present economic climate demands a lot of innovation from brands managers and marketing communications agencies and the food industry in Nigeria, which is estimated to worth over a trillion Naira by Euromonitor, provides

the vibrancy and opportunity for profitable consumer engagement.

“Look around and see where the consumers are going. Today consumers want to interact; they want to interact with food for example. They want recipes.

They are excited about food pictures. This provides opportunities for brands to engage with consumers.

“Clients are cutting down on budget so there has to be that creative thinking. Budget will be lean there is no doubt about that, but how can we creatively

use that budget? First you must understand your consumer.

What is your consumers doing?

Therefore you manage your budget around that,” she admonished.

Euromonitor, a leading research firm has stated that the Nigerian food industry is one of the best-performing industries in the country despite the economic downturn and huge decline in consumer spending power over the years. It noted that the industry has grown so well and consumers are still making the switch from unpack-

aged and unbranded products to packaged products as they become more aware.

Since retiring from her job at Nestle in 2016, Mrs. Ukoh, a well-known foodie, who spent 34 years at the leading food and Beverage Company, where she rose to become the first female Marketing Director, has devoted her passion to running a food blog and running a marketing agency, Entod marketing.

Her foodie blog www.1qfoodplatter.com has become one of the top food blogs

in Nigeria and she is already working with a number of corporate organisations to promote healthy living through culinary and food experiences.

“What I have done is to provide platform for people to market their products,” she said of her blog. “Food has become the new sexy. No wonder one of the banks decided to take food seriously. It is not about the food itself, it is about all that pertains to it, packaging, logistics, supplies and the food itself. There is a lot of opportunity in that sector.”

La Casera relaunches Apple Drink into Nigerian Market La Casera, one of the leading carbonate soft drink (CSD) in Nigeria, has relaunched its Apple drink into the Nigerian market after 16 years of quenching consumers’ thirst.

The newly re-launched product was endorsed by National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON), Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), dealers and consumers at the relaunch recently in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Managing Director, The La Casera Company (TLCC), Mr. Roland Ebelt said the launch of the repackaged La Casera Apple drink is a display of the company’s innovative, forward-thinking prowess and commitment to consumers’ satisfaction.

According to him, “It is good to say that the all new La Casera Apple drink, which still comes in 50cl bottle, developed to meet the thirst need of the average Nigerian who is always on the go, still remains the standard and quality which La Casera is known for and also stands for.”, he explained.

Also speaking, Mr. Bello Yusuf, Marketing Manager, TLCC, said the re-launched is a deliberate attempt to become the leader in the CSD market after overcoming challenging times in its business operations.

“Sixteen years down the line, the dynamics of the CSD market is not the same. Today, we have come to witness the rebirth of our flagship brand La Casera Apple drink.

L – R: Mr. Wole Oyeniyi, Deputy General Secretary, Nigerian Union of Teachers; Mrs. Yetunde Odejayi, Permanent Sectary, Office of the Deputy Governor and representative of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State; Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Mr. Essien Imoh, 2016 winner, Maltina Teacher of the Year and Professor Aloy Ejiogu, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos and guest presenter at the flag-off of the 2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year recently in Lagos.

Stakeholders in the education sector have emphasized the importance of teachers and the teaching profession in the quest for the nation’s growth and development, at the unveiling of the 2017 edition of the Maltina Teacher of The Year in Lagos Speaking recently at the opening ceremony of the 2017 Maltina teacher of the competition, Managing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde, represented by Mr. Kufre Ekanem, the Company’s Corporate Affairs Adviser, explained that in 2015, the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund expanded its intervention in education in Nigeria to teachers through the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative. The initiative, he disclosed, was hinged on the reali-

Stakeholders stress importance of teachers as Maltina awards opens sation that teachers seldom get the recognition they deserve in spite of the pivotal role they play in determining the quality of education. He declared that so far, the Maltina Teacher of the Year initiative has produced 42 State Champions and two overall winners.

Vervelde added that entries for the 2017 Maltina Teacher if the Year opened on Tuesday 9th May 2017 and will close on Friday 7th July 2017. Interested teachers are advised to download application forms from the Maltina website. Applications forms should be completed and uploaded to the website or sent by email. Mr Vervelde asserted

that the company will maintain the focus adopted for the 2016 to include teachers from both public and private secondary schools across Nigeria.

Like last year, each State Champion will get Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500, 000.00) and the Top 10 teachers will be recognized before the grand winners are announced.

The 2nd and 1st runners-up will receive trophies and an additional Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N750, 000.00) and One Million Naira (N1, 000, 000.00) respectively.

The Maltina Teacher of the Year 2017 will get an additional One Million Naira (N1, 000,

000.00) instantly plus One Million Naira every year for the next five years, a development training opportunity abroad and a block of classrooms built at the school where he/she teaches.

In a paper to flag-off the 2017 edition of the initiative, Aloy Ejiogu, a Professor of Educational Management at the University of Lagos, Aloy Ejiogu, maintained that teachers are unarguably extremely invaluable drivers of societal norms, values and growth and no other person can have such an overarching influence on the life of the young members of our society as the teacher.

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Paucity of labourers affects food production in South West – Farmer

A farmer, Mr Africanfarmer Mogaji, says the shortage of farm labourers from other West African countries has adversely affected agricultural production in the south-western part of the country.

He told newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday that the migrant labourers often complained that due to the low naira exchange rate, farm work in Nigeria was no longer lucrative.

Africanfarmer Mogaji, formerly known as Afi-Oluwa Mogaji, changed his name in 2014 when he won the NYSC Farmers Award for introducing beekeeping in Jigawa.

He was also named by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as the “Champion of Change’’.

Mogaji said that citizens of West African countries such as Togo, Benin and Ghana usually came to Nigeria to work

as farm labourers for one year, adding that the farm workers were, however, paid in the naira, the local currency, at the end of the year.

“When they are they paid at the end of the year and they will convert the money to foreign currencies for onward transfer to their various countries of origin.

“The payment is, however, different from the stipend that we pay them for their upkeep,’’ he added.

Mogaji said that due to the decline in the value of the naira, it was no longer economically viable for the migrant labourers to continue with the job, as most of them now preferred to stay in their countries and look for alternative means of survival.

He said that the development had consequently affected farm production, particularly in the south-western part of the country.

“Labourers are now very hard to come by in Oyo State, for instance, and if you are lucky to find one, you will have to pay him a wage that is at least twice the old rate,’’ he said.

Mogaji said that this development had particularly affected agricultural production in Oyo State, adding that it had reduced production by 40 per cent.

“Now, the average productivity of big farmers is around 60 per cent, as against 100 per cent, while most of the smallscale farmers are just striving to cope.

“Generally across the South West (geo-

‘Agricultural skills acquisition will boost national economy’

Minister of Budget and National Planning Udoma Udo Udoma has urged beneficiaries of the ongoing Technical Training on Agricultural Modernisation to acquire the necessary skills to boost the country’s economy.

The minister made the call on Tuesday at the China-Nigeria Agricultural Modernisation Cooperation Forum, organised by the Chinese Government in Abuja.

Udoma, who was represented by Mr Nse Enobong, a director at the ministry, noted that the Chinese government had been supportive of Nigeria’s agricultural development efforts over the years.

“Nigeria government signed an exchange of notes for the Agricultural Demonstration Centre project, which is intended to modernise agricultural operations in the country.

“I am aware that a technical training on agricultural modernisation, involving 40 Nigerians, is ongoing. This forum is also part of China’s support to our development efforts.

“We are happy to note that Chinese enterprises are willing, as promised by the Chinese Government in 2015, to increase their import of Nigerian products like seed, cocoa, natural rubber, cashew, cassava as well as oil and gas.

“This is expected to increase the volume of trade between the two countries, which stands at 14.94 billion U.S. dollars, and address the trade imbalance,’’ he said.

The minister expressed optimism that

the agricultural modernisation cooperation between Nigeria and China would augment the Federal Government’s efforts to modernise the agricultural sector to boost productivity and enhance the growth of the sector.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said that the China’s agricultural growth was impressive and offered lessons for African countries.

Represented by Mr Muyiwa Azeez, a director in the ministry, Ogbeh said that China pulled over 400 million citizens out of poverty within 10 years, adding that the country achieved that feat by transforming its agricultural sector.

“We must sustain our current determination to transit from being a net import-

er of food, spending 12 billion dollars on importation of wheat, rice, fish and sugar, to becoming a self-sufficient country in food and agricultural production.

“We must not be a market for others; we must grow our own food. We must feed ourselves and create markets locally and internationally for our farmers,’’ he said.

Ogbeh said that Nigeria would continue to benefit from the advanced technology of China, particularly in the field of agriculture, to spur the modernisation and accelerated growth of its agricultural sector.

In an address of welcome, Mrs Yewande Sadiku, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), said that China had been a major source for foreign direct investments in Nigeria.

Represented by Mr Shettima Barma, a Deputy Director in NIPC, Sadiku said: “Agriculture is very important in our efforts to diversify the country’s economy.

“It is not just agriculture but those subsectors that used to consume huge foreign exchange to import produce like rice, wheat and so on,’’ she said.

Sadiku said that NIPC would continue to maintain a strong investor support system to help investors to navigate through regulatory and administrative processes in the country.

She, however, said that investors should feel free to inform the commission of any challenges they were facing for possible intervention.

political) zone, farming has been very challenging and things are not getting better because of the ageing farmers and the labour problems.

“The dearth of labourers has made food production in the area to reduce drastically and this could still be more devastating.

“Many of the labourers enter the country legally, as majority of them come in with valid documents.

“They come in through the borders and have their papers stamped, though we cannot rule out some illegal ones.

However, in accordance with the ECOWAS agreement, people can move freely across borders in the sub-region,’’ he said.

Mogaji said that the only panacea to the nascent crisis was for all stakeholders in the agricultural sector to gradually phase out manual labour on the farm and initiate pragmatic strategies to adopt mechanised farming.

Don lauds FG’s establishment of national action plan on genetic resources Prof. Ikenna Omeje, National Coordinator, Animal Breeders’ and Geneticists Network of Nigeria (ABGeN-ng) has commended the Federal Government for inaugurating the national action plan on genetic resources for the promotion of indigenous livestock.

Speaking in an interview with newsmen recently in Abuja, Omeje said the action plan was timely and in line with global trend.

“This global plan of action is very important because other nations have adopted the plan of action.

“Nigeria has been dormant and not active and it is affecting the utilisation of our indigenous animals, indigenous fish and cattle, among others.

“The advantage of being part of the global plan of action is that it will make us to prioritise the value we place on what God has given to Nigerians in form of animals that we have domesticated, rearing and using as food.

“We have often forgotten that they need attention as we do to humans, clean ourselves, grow ourselves, our family, improve ourselves, improve our families and our intelligence.

“Our animals also need attention because these animals supply us all the resources we need, food in terms of protein, then raw materials, their hides, skin, eggs and their milk; without them man will not be able to survive.

According to him, the mumturu cattle are going into extinct because the rate at which we use them is not the same rate at which we reproduce them.

“So the same with some other animals, majority of these animals we use in this country for meat are imported,” he said.

He said that the cattle from the Fulanis are also imported from neighbouring countries, through trans-border crossing.

“Nigeria spends not less than 83 per cent of its hard earned foreign exchange on cattle alone followed by poultry, sheep and goats, pigs these are animals that are imported and their produce.

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Vehicle imports dip by 90% in 2017 Q1, says Toyota Stories by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo

Toyota (Nigeria) Limited said Tuesday that importation of new cars dropped by about 90 per cent between the first quarter of 2016 and 2017 Q1.

While 3,500 units were imported in 2016 Q1, only 350 units were imported in the first quarter of 2017 amidst biting recession worsened by the devaluation of naira and scarcity of foreign exchange.

Managing Director of TNL, Mr. Kunle Ade-Ojo who reeled out this figure at an interactive session with newsmen in Lagos on Thursday also disclosed that the total retail sale for the first quarter of 2017 stood at 2000 compared to 5,500 sold last year.

Total import in 2015, according to him, was 18,000. It dropped to 7000 in 2016, while Toyota had a share of 43 per cent of the 2015 imports and 38 per cent in 2016.

Despite the drop in sales and importation, he said Toyota grew its share from 24 per cent in 2015 to about 26 per cent in 2016.

He said total forecast for the year would be about 8,000 to 10,000.

He attributed the reduction in importation to high duty of 70 per cent which, according

to him, dissuades many companies from importing new vehicles. For instance, duty on Land Over alone is over N15m.

He said the auto industry was badly hit by devaluation and the instability in forex market, adding that proper financial and cost management

and prioritization helped the company in weathering the storm.

There was also much focus on after sales services which he noted recorded 15 per cent growth.

According to him, in 2015, the total retail market was

32,000 units of vehicles which plunged to 18,000 in 2016 (about 42 per cent).

Also, he said commercial vehicles sold more last year at 70 per cent while passenger cars recorded 30 per cent.

“The scarcity of forex affected businesses last year and

that affected importation. Also there was the devaluation of the naira. Whereas in the first start of the year, dollar was just about N200. By the end of the year, it had doubled. So prices of vehicles also pretty much doubled in the space of one year and a lot of businesses could not afford to pay for the increase given that they were also struggling to survive “, he said.

Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria {ALBON} President, Sir Dan Okemuo and Association of Mass Transit Operators of Nigeria (AMTO} National President, Chief Godfrey Inyaba, exchanging copies of the MoU at the signing ceremony in Enugu, recently. With them are other executive members of both associations {front row from left}: Chief Anthony Ekwosimba of Ekwos Transport; Mr. Frank Nneji of ABC Transport plc; Chief Sebastine Udemba of Chimezie Transport; and Prince Emeka Mamah of Ifesinachi.

Transport stakeholders form ‘ALBON, AMTO coalition’ In a bid to have a formidable platform and a common front on matters concerning inter-city road transportation in the country, two of the foremost groups in the sector have announced the formation of Association of Luxury Bus Owners of Nigeria (ALBON) and Association of Mass Transit Operators of Nigeria (AMTO) coalition.

The two umbrella bodies - ALBON and AMTO consummated the coalition with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed in Enugu recently with both parties well represented.

ALBON, currently led by Sir Dan Okemuo, the President, is bringing all its members to the alliance, including major stakeholders in the luxury bus transportation, like The Young Shall Grow Motor Ltd, Chisco Transport Nigeria Ltd, ABC Transport Plc, GUO Transport Nigeria Ltd, Bonyway Motors Nigeria Ltd, Ifesinachi Industries Nigeria Ltd and Cross Country City Bus Ltd. Similarly, AMTO with Chief Godfrey Inyaba as National President, is going into the relationship with all its members, some of which are Peace Mass Transit Ltd {PMT}, Okeson Nigeria Ltd, Onitsha South Mass Transit Ltd and Chukwuonye Mass Transit Ltd, among others – also big names in the mass transit business.

Signed on May 11, 2017, the MoU stipulates that ALBON & AMTO Coalition would henceforth be the official platform for the two registered associations in the inter-state passenger transport business to speak with one voice on all issues of common interest.

Among other objectives, the MoU specifically states that the coalition shall address challenges confronting all bus owners and operators in Nigeria, such as: Bad road network; multiple taxes/levies on the inter-state passenger transport businesses; and insecurity on the highways across the country.

Also on the list of problems the partnership intends to seek solutions to is the constantly rising costs of operating their vehicles on various routes, which they blamed on “high rate of foreign exchange fluctuation, fake motor spare parts, high cost of diesel and petrol, as well as high duty of 35 percent charged on imported inter-state passenger buses at the ports”.

ALBON & AMTO Coalition plans to work towards the merger of the two associations and seek to bring all bus owners and operators throughout the country under “one united inter-state bus association.”

To facilitate the achievement of the objectives of coming together, an eight-member steering committee headed by the two

Weststar announces return of Fiat in Nigeria ... Unveils Fiat Tipo Weststar Associates Limited, (Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, & Ram in Nigeria) recently confirmed the arrival of the muchanticipated Italian brand FIAT in Nigeria and plans are already in motion to officially launch the first model to return – the ‘FIAT Tipo’. This makes Weststar also the authorized distributor for FIAT and FIAT Professional automobiles in the country.

FIAT is majorly known as automakers of luxurious high performance sports cars such as Ferrari and Maserati. In October, 2014, Fiat and Chrysler Group of automobiles formed a merger to become FIAT Chrysler Automobiles. This new alliance paved way for access to newer technologies and advanced engi-

neering solutions. In 2016, Ferrari was signed off as a separate entity in order for FCA to focus more on manufacturing city cars.

The same Italian heritage is seen in the FIAT Tipo, with its unique features such as versatility, large interior space and compact exterior dimensions. The name - Tipo is a celebrated designation that FIAT has used many times during it’s over one century of history. The Tipo is one of the models to carry the coveted name of which nearly two million were produced from 1988 to 1995 and which was first awarded “Car of the Year” in 1989.

“We are thrilled about this development as Nigerians can now enjoy real value for their money. The FIAT Tipo fits perfectly in its segment and will be officially presented be-

fore the month ends. The Tipo offers high appeal as it comes with a vast variety of standard options.

Its Italian heritage promises comfort, quality and versatility. With the FIAT Tipo, you do not need much to get a lot. Thus, it serves as a wonderful option for Nigerians even as we have already put in place, an excellent maintenance culture offered by our aftersales team” – Stavros Diamantidis, General Manager, FCA group, Weststar Associates Limited.

The four-door sedan version of the FIAT Tipo is one of the first models which will be exclusively available at Weststar Associates Limited, Authorized General Distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, FIAT and FIAT professional in Nigeria.

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Obaseki moves to erect ET 3 central bus terminal in Benin

Traditional Court: Communities hail Benin monarch over judgments ET 2 Education in front burner of this administration, says Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Abaseki (middle) discussing with NDDC Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba (left) and the NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere (right) after a courtesy visit at the Government House in Benin ...on Wednesday.

EDSG begins screening for traffic management

Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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State Government has commenced the screening and verification process of prospective officers of the State Traffic Control and Management Agency, who had erstwhile registered through the Edo Jobs initiative.

The Managing Director of the agency, Mr. Dennis Oleregbe, disclosed this in Benin City while explaining that the verification process included an interview as well as biological check-ups to ensure they were physically sound and qualified to do the job.

It would be recalled that

Governor Godwin Obaseki had promised to create over 200,000 jobs in the state and had earlier introduced the Edo Jobs initiative to register interested people in a data base for allocating employments to them when such employments were available.

On the speed of the screening process, Oleregbe revealed that 100 people would be screened daily for 5 days, continuing that the process had, thus far, been successful with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport present.

He also explained that some of those who would pass the screening, would be mobilised and deployed to sustain the clean-up process,

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which had commenced at the King’s Square (Ring Road).

He, however, warned members of the public to be careful to avoid being duped during the verification pro-

cess, adding that prospective workers should ensure they appeared at the screening venue with their certificates, birth certificates and original credentials.

Oba of Benin warns against extortion under guise of palace authorisation ÏÏÏOba of Benin, Omo N’Oba

N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has warned against illegal extortions by some group belonging to Association of Sand Quarry Owners hiding under the guise of paying royalty to the palace to increase the levy of various categories of sand in the state.

Oba Ewuare II stressed in strong terms that any group that is bent on inflicting hardship on the public, using the palace authority as cover, would be dealt with accordingly.

The royal father in a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Desmond Agbama, frowned at the unwholesome development, adding that the palace does not authorise anybody or group to collect any form of taxes, levies or royalty on its behalf.

The monarch reiterated the determination of the palace authority to ensure economic and general well-being of the people, warning that those engaged in sharp practices should desist or face the full consequences.

ÏÏÏ Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his administration would prioritise education to ensure the sector received rapid infrastructural development in continuation of the policies put in place by the Adams Oshiomhole-led administration.

The governor disclosed this in Benin, on Monday, during the 77th Plenary Meeting of the Joint Consultative Committee on Education (JCCE) which held at New Era College, where he was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Osazuware Idahosa.

Addressing delegates during the plenary, the governor called on all stakeholders in the education sector to deliberate meaningfully and ensure that the challenges militating against the sector were nipped in the bud for good.

Meanwhile, Obaseki charged them to come up with qualitative policies that would put value on education for effective service delivery, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to the laudable programme.

For her part, the Chairperson of JCCE, Magdalene Anene Maidoh, noted that the meeting was to examine the memorandum that has come from the reference committee concerning policy issues in Education.

She added that the overall objective of the meeting was to develop a policy framework that captured, inclusively, a system of education in Nigeria where everyone had equal opportunity to learn, regardless of vulnerability and disability.

The stakeholder explained that this could only be achievable if teachers’ capacities were expanded, and their role in nation building was recognised.

In the same vein, she continued that the recommendations of the committee would be forwarded to the National Council on Education (NCE), which is the highest policy making body in Nigeria on education.

Present during the event were distinguished delegates drawn from across the education sector in the 36 states of the federation.

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Eye Laser centre opens in Benin

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Africa Eye Laser Centre, Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye, has promised to ensure that people suffering from eye problems get solutions to their problems at relatively affordable rates.

He made the pledge last weekend on the occasion of officially presenting to the public the first set of 214 patients that had successful surgery to correct their eye defects at the Sapele Road, Benin based health facility.

The US trained eye specialist disclosed that the facility is the first of its type in the South-South geopolitical region of the country, adding that apart from been equipped with modern day gadgets, it also boasts of competitive price regime.

He affirmed that the facility to date has been able to achieve a 100 percent success in its operation. He

said that the outfit is on the way to achieving more milestones in the near future with the acquisition of more top-of-the-range equipment.

Dr. Okoye said that the facility has the vision of helping to stop capital flight in the health sector and also help to boost tourism in the sector.

In their testimonies, beneficiaries of the successful eye surgeries undertaken by the centre recalled the harrowing experiences they went through for years before succour came their way when they did the successful eye surgeries.

One of the beneficiaries, Elder Samuel Eboigbe, a former Executive Director of the Edo State road maintenance outfit, A A Rapid Response Agency, revealed how he got prompt and highly professional attention while undergoing his eye surgery in the facility.

Lawmaker accounts for stewardship, empowers 80 persons

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his electoral promises, member representing Akoko Edo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Comrade Peter Akpatason, last the weekend, doled out equipment and materials worth millions of naira as constituency empowerment scheme.

No fewer than eighty persons, including women, men and youths benefited from the empowerment programme carried out in conjunction with National Directorate of Employment (NDE).

The former president, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), who reeled out his second term (midterm) score card in a town hall meeting, said the empowerment scheme which also include plan to establish palm oil and cassava processing industries were the aftermath of need assessment by his team to boost economy activities in the constituency.

He equally handed over fifteen

Keke NAPEP (tricycles), 13 motorcycles to the Board of Trustees, Akoko Edo Multipurpose Cooperative to manage and work out modalities for operation on behalf of the people of the constituency.

He enlisted the electrification of Ijaja/ Oloma/ Ogbalishe communities, completion of Aiyegunle/ UnemenNekhua roads amongst others as some of his constituency projects, adding that he also has a major role in the bill seeking for an Act to provide for the establishment of School of Mines, Geological studies in Akoko Edo and motion on the deplorable state of Okene-ObehiraMagongo-Lampese- Ibillo-Ekor-Ikiran-Ishua road.

Apkatason however decried the absence of elected executive chairmen and non-functional status of most of the local government councils in the country which he claimed further worsens the pressure on legislators to provide basic needs of the people which the (councils) were originally designed to address.

Traditional Court: Communities hail Benin monarch over judgments Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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Communities in Edo State have hailed the Benin monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, for the various rulings and judgments so far given on matters affecting individuals, families and communities at UghaOzolua traditional/native court in his palace in Benin City.

The visibly elated rural dwellers described the various rulings and judgments of Omo N’Oba as succour to the helpless in society.

A visit to Egba, Ubiaza, Idumehigie, Umegbe, Oben, Evbuobanohen communities in Orhiomwon, Oredo, Uhumwonde and Orhiomwon Local Government Areas including some villages and hamlets in Benin kingdom, revealed that peace was gradually returning as the areas were devoid of the usual unwholesome youth activities.

At Egba, Ahor and part of Amagba villages which had witnessed several crises that claimed lives and properties, land developers and residents who had previously lost their landed properties to Community Development Associations (CDA) activities were seen carrying out construction works on their

returned lands following the landmark rulings and judgments of the royal father.

The jubilant residents of the communities further described the development as divine healing to many broken hearts, noting that the move was gradually restoring back the confidence previously lost in palace authority.

The jubilant residents told The Edo Times that they can now sleep with their two eyes closed without any form of intimidation, harassment and unlawful extortion from notorious CDA chairmen and youths.

When The Edo Times visited Iguovbiobo village, where the former CDA chairman, Mr. Martins Ode, was alleged to have continued the CDA activities despite the ban, it was discovered that the said former chairman had handed over community documents to the village head (Odionwere) and fled the community to a self-exile.

Ode was alleged to have joined forces with some youths to arrest, humiliate and intimidate elders of his community for refusing to support his course.

At Ekhua village in Uhumwonde council area, where the battle for supremacy between two ohens and community elders on who presides

over key communal matters relating to land transactions and traditional ceremonies, it was also revealed that though the issues were still on going at the traditional court in the palace, relative peace has returned to the area as both parties maintained status quo pending final ruling by the royal father.

Some residents in Evbiekoi village, who spoke with The Edo Times expressed hope that absolute peace would soon return to all crises ridden villages, towns and hamlets following the destructive activities of the outlawed CDA activities in Benin kingdom.

It would be recalled that Oba Ewuare II had earlier this year started native /traditional court at UghaOzolua, where he presided directly over matters affecting individuals, families, groups and communities including women as part of effort to restore peace and ensure economic growth for the well-being of the people in the kingdom and state in general.

However, now that things are gradually falling in place, corporate organisations, industries and other investors who had left the kingdom due to multiple extortion and frequent illegal fees from the outlawed CDA chairmen and youths are returning to their sites.

NGO empowers over 40 women in Benin ÏÏÏNigerian born US based Presi-

dent of Godsent Foundation, a NonGovernmental Organisation (NGO), Mr. Dion Osagie, says no fewer than 40 women have been empowered to start their own businesses by his organisation between January and March 2017.

Osagie made this disclosure during an interview with newsmen in Benin City, the Edo State capital recently.

While noting that the same figure have been assisted to offset medical expenses, Osagie also disclosed that over 20 dropped out children were sent back to school by the organisation within the same period.

Osagie, who bemoaned the level of poverty in the country, regretted that some children have been made to drop out of school because of a token.

He also bemoaned that fact that

lack of money to seek medical care had resulted into the unwarranted death of pregnant women as well as infants.

“There is really poverty in the land. It is a pathetic situation we are in and yet our leaders who steal from our common patrimony do not realise it or they do but fail to do nothing about it.

“Do you know that there are Nigerians that have been detained in hospitals simply because they could not afford to pay up their medical bills? Yet we have had governments were billions of dollars were looted from the treasury.

“Development starts with dealing with the issue of power supply.

There is also need to empower the youths because there can be no direction for them when they are hungry. We need to empower them to make them more resourceful.

Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu (second right) discussing with the Otaru of Igarra, HRH Oba Emmanuel Saiki (right), who led a delegation of Chiefs from Akoko-Edo on courtesy call on the deputy governor at the Government House, Benin recently. With them is Chief of Staff Government House, Mr. Taiwo Akerele.

NAWOJ hosts national delegates’ conference in Benin ÏÏÏ All is set for the hosting of

the triennial National Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) scheduled to hold in Benin City, the Edo State capital, between 17 and 19th May, 2017.

A statement by the Chairperson, Edo State chapter of NAWOJ, Flora Bossey, revealed that female journalists from the 36 States of the federation and the

Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are expected at the event which will be declared open by the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

According to the statement, hosting of the event will create opportunity to showcase the rich culture and natural resources of the state.

While welcoming delegates from across the country, the statement added that “adequate

arrangements have been made to ensure security and a pleasant stay in Benin City by the Women Journalists, some of who will be coming to Benin City for the first time”.

Bossey expressed profound appreciation to Edo State Government and other corporate organisations and individuals who made it possible for Edo State chapter of NAWOJ to host the conference.

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Applause as Edo Jobs verification continues

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L-R: Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu; Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung; former Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, at the Okpekpe Road Race which took place last Saturday.

Obaseki moves to erect central bus terminal in Benin Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

ÏÏÏ Governor Godwin Obaseki

of Edo State has, in continua-

tion of the decongestion process to clean up Edo State, inspected the city centre, Ring Road and its environs, where he moved to recover government properties and promised to build a central bus terminal.

The governor assured the people of the state that the discomfort accompanying the clean-up process was ephemeral and would soon pass as his administration had exhibited readiness to recover all government lands and erect a central bus terminal to further decongest the city centre.

Inspecting the government properties around Ring Road axis in Benin City, the state’s

capital, Governor Obaseki revealed that in the last four months of his administration, his government had critically studied the congestion dogging the city centre and fingered absence of a central bus terminal as the culprit.

“We are trying to decongest Ring Road and Oba market to open up the bottleneck because the city centre has become choked with people selling by the roadside and transporters picking passengers by the road side. One of the challenges facing traffic is that we do not have a central terminal, but we have identified government properties where we can build central bus terminal,” he said.

Elucidating further, Governor Obaseki, who was accompanied by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr

Osarodion Ogie, said ‘Operation Clean up Edo’ was not to punish Edo people, but to ensure that the state was clean.

The Governor noted that the space occupied by Idah primary school, Okai primary school; Ekpenede primary school and the government landed property opposite Evbuotubu Motor Park would be used for the planned central bus terminal.

He added that at least two of these schools would be relocated to other areas to realise the central bus terminal.

He said: “We are going to re-build these schools as a proper educational hub, put playground, mini stadia, so that the children here can feel a sense and create a proper atmosphere for education for them”.

EDSG to develop world class traffic system

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revealed its intention to roll out a world class traffic management system across the state, adding that the process had already commenced with the implementation of the ‘Edo Cleanup Project’.

In a statement from the Office of the Chief Press Secretary (interim) to the Edo State Governor, Mr. John Mayaki, explained that Edo State would have top traffic managers directing traffic in the state and that the recent clean-up in Edo State was carried out by volunteers, who were not being paid but decided to work with the government to clean up the state.

The statement read in part: “Be assured that we will have one of the best traffic managers in the state and create a model for people to learn from. We will also use technology to monitor the activities of our men and some of the technologies have never been used in Nigeria.

“There will be a TV room where we will network and see what is going on with the road users and the traffic enforcers so that when you are arrested and you are complaining, we will play back the video for you.

Even the officials will be empowered to use some technology to record offences”.

He added that the personnel involved in the clean-up process

at King’s Square (Ring Road) recently were only volunteers, who were trying to help the government, noting that they undertook the responsibility because the congestion had become intense and the clean-up was long overdue.

However, he continued, trained and uniformed officials would replace them, who would be of civil dispositions to enforce the law would replace them and when the traffic restructuring was completed, the officials would have a department for event management where enlightenment would take place at various religious places of worship. -

servers of the Edo Jobs initiative have commended the smooth and transparent process of the ongoing verification exercise for prospective officers of the State Traffic Control and Management Agency in Benin City, the state capital.

This was as the screening and verification process of the weeklong exercise reached its third day on Wednesday.

The visibly optimistic applicants, who expressed acclivitous levels of confidence in the conduct of the verification exercise, revealed that their experiences and observations proved to them that the exercise would be free of any form of external and political influence.

Mr. Julius Obasogie, who was among those who registered at his local government of residence and was captured in the Edo jobs initiative database, described his experience at the verification as fair.

He said: “I was surprised when I saw the test message on my phone

inviting me to come for this interview, so, as I came this morning, I joined the queue and they checked my credentials, blood pressure, blood sugar level, height and weight. Then my biometrics were verified and in less than 15minutes I was through. This exercise is truly fair”.

For her part, an applicant, who identified herself as Mercy, described the exercise as extremely fast as she did not expect the orderliness she experienced, while also commending the process, saying: “As soon as they called my number, I took the necessary procedures. I got here 7:49am, and looking at my time now, it is 8:15am. I have finished. Edo State is moving faster than we thought before.”

Another applicant, Omogbeme Timothy said: “No doubt, I will come out successful, this Edo Job initiative by Governor Godwin Obaseki means that our Governor is keeping to his promises when he was campaigning; I really thank God for today”.

Obaseki, Shaibu, Oshiomhole others complete 10km Okpekpe race

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Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, last Saturday, completed the 10km Okpekpe Road Race in 86.4 minutes to fulfill his promise to run for ‘We Care Trust’ Charity.

Hot on his heels were Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, who completed the race in 86.7 minutes and former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, who completed the race after 87.3 minutes of perspiration.

Speaking after the race, Governor Obaseki said he would set up a sport commission backed up by the law to reposition sporting activities in the state.

He said: “The focus is strictly in ensuring that there is development of sports in Edo State. I decided to run for orphanage. We have more than 30 of them in Edo State. Some chose to run for cancer to raise money for the cure, some students of AAU decided to run against cultism.”

He continued that it was also an opportunity to draw attention to areas and issues of concern, adding that the serenity and safety in the area could also attract investors planning to work with local resources.

In addition, the state governor reiterated that the race had created added value and prosperity to the people.

He said: “It was a challenge getting to Okpekpe before it was constructed. Today, we have a free and motorable road. We have International people who have come to run in Okpekpe to this city and town”.

Meanwhile, former Governor Adams Oshiomhole expressed delight for witnessing the 5th edition of the race.

“There were a lot of people who

thought that once Comrade Oshiomhole is out of office the Okpekpe race will be out of the way. The point I really want to amplify is for us to appreciate what Obaseki has done by his own participation by coming here to give affirmative action or expression to put commitment to continue to guard our votes because that is the problem of Nigeria.

“So, I’m happy that the programme has outlived my own tenure of office and that is the way it should be”, he explained.

Minister of Sport and Youths Development, Solomon Dalong, appreciated the quality put into the preparation that led to the success of the event, calling for the sustainability of the event to promote sports in the country.

He appreciated the hospitality of the people of Edo State and also participants who ran for various causes, saying this determination will promote sport in Edo State and by extension Nigeria.

“Okpekpe tradition is unique and I call on the private sector to key into the programme to improve it,” he said.

In the male categories for elite, Ethiopia swept the first, second and third price.

Luwe Gabriel Salassi won the cash price of 15,000 dollars finishing at 29:28 sec followed by Dawit Ammosu in second place with 10,000 dollars with 29:34sec and Jemeti Bebeti (7,000 dollars) 32:22sec.

In the women category, Gedre Azemo (Ethiopian) won the first price, Veronica Maiya (Kenyan) came in second place while the third place went to another Kenyan, Tibiti Alice.

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A tale of two Governors, a race for two worlds

John Mayaki

Obaseki Kilometre, they ran, forging bonds of dedication with their people in sweat.

Both men, who, yesterday, raced as one, are, of disposition and history, denizens of two different worlds. The former governor was an astute politician, climbing the rungs of governance’s arduous ladder through open struggle. He was not born with a silver spoon, but he worked extremely hard to get to where he is now in life. It was no surprise he was strong enough to finish the 10km Okpekpe Road Race.

The incumbent governor, however, is of a more different breed. He

Oshiomhole came from a relatively comfortable background. He is a technocrat, who avoids politics as much as possible.

However, of governance, both are equally progressive-minded, and yesterday, despite their differences every athlete that ran forgot their differences, which could have easily polarized them.

This was the initial aim of the Olympics games; to unite people of different tribes and backgrounds, and that is what the 10km Okpekpe race did on May 13; that race, which two governors ran, telling a story from two different worlds.

EDSG to reposition the state for rubber production –Obaseki ÏÏÏGovernor Godwin Obaseki of

Edo State has affirmed his administration’s readiness to reposition the state as the foremost in cultivation and processing of rubber for foreign exchange earnings.

The governor stated this while receiving the management of the Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria (RRIN), Benin on a courtesy visit at the Edo Government House in Benin on Monday.

Obaseki noted that rubber once served as a source of foreign earnings for the country before the discovery of crude oil.

He, however, said that as crude oil could no longer sustain the economy of the country, it was worthwhile for the state to invest in rubber production as it had all the resources to do so. ‘’Rubber is a global commodity; we are going to look at the global price for the commodity and work on how to improve on the business in the state,” he said.

He also said that his administration was planning to create a master plan for rubber production and was ready to collaborate with the institute to achieve the feat.

“We want to know the location

Edo rehabilitates 29 roads in first quarter of the year Stories by Titus Akhigbe Benin

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ÏÏÏ For men as old as 58 and even

65 years old to run 10km, perspiring heartily and garnering approving cheers from their younger counterparts, who, it must be noted, were quite unable to keep up with their pace, there is a spirit of leadership afoot.

First, as a Governor, Godwin Obaseki could have doled out state funds to care for the orphanage.

But no. He upped, kitted himself in sporting habiliments, displayed enviable gallantry for the course of 10km, and put even me to shame for thinking he would run only 6km or so.

He ran for a charitable cause -- We Care Trust Fund. He did it because he genuinely cared about people, who were vulnerable and he meant to help them.

Additionally, the quintessential comrade and former governor could have chosen to enjoy the relative peace and comfort that accompanies 8 years of humble servitude to the people of that state of many ancient kingdoms, Edo State.

Rest is most enriching and delightful only after hard labour.

When rest is delightful, he who has worked to deserve such rest will be empowered with the courage to make public appearances in simplicity to mingle with the people they have served and the people will gratifyingly cheer them.

In the Afemai hills of Okpekpe, they slugged it out, the one a fresh comrade and well-meaning, wise governor, the other, a seasoned comrade and accomplished, gallant former governor. Kilometre after

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and soil types where rubber can do well in the state.

“We want to agree on how much land we want to make available for rubber cultivation, the quantity of yield to expect and to know the key investors.

Obaseki, however, said that the state government would not be directly involved in rubber production but would give the needed support to boost and sustain rubber production.

“Our own is to support local farmers and investors to grow rubber plantation.

“We need to understand the whole value chain and the stakeholders in the rubber cluster, to make Edo a key rubber producing region on the continent.”

The governor promised to rehabilitate the major road leading to the rubber institute and include the institute in the state proposed 5 megawatt electricity project.

He called on the institute to partner with the state government in revamping the Ministry of Agriculture, especially its crop session, going by its vast human capacity and technical know-how.

The governor said that the state

would like to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the institute that would allow for interchange of human capacity between the two parties.

Obaseki, therefore, requested a roundtable with the institute to be attended by other stakeholders to put about 100,000 hectares of land for rubber plantation in Edo in the next 5 years.

Earlier, the acting Executive Director of the institute, Dr Airguamen Aigbodion, said the institute had developed rubber clones capable of yielding 2,500kg per year.

He said the clones were believed to be some of the highest yielding clones in the world.

Aigbodion further said the institute was involved in providing technical assistance in all aspects of rubber production to farmers and capacity building for youths and women group involved in rubber production.

He urged the state government to collaborate with the institute in the development of rubber nursery and budding operations to enhance production of planting materials for plantation establishment.

The Director of Construction, Ministry of Works, Engr.

John Obanor, has said 29 roads have been rehabilitated in the first quarter of the year by the Edo State Government to ease traffic within the city centres.

He disclosed this while inspecting some of the road projects in Benin City recently.

Some of the areas visited include Ikpokpan road, Oba Eweka/ Ogbetuo/Oni road, Osabuohien Close, Jemide/Akhionbare.

Others were 1st Ugbor road, Nekpenekpen, Wire road and Nevis Street, which is a major link road in Benin.

While explaining the makings of the various roads rehabilitated, he said the roads which range from 1km to 2km and above are either done with rigid pavement or flexible pavement depending on the vulnerability of the area to flood water.

Engr. Obanor explained that the rigid pavement is durable and can withstand harsh weather condition even when it is capital intensive when compared to the flexible pavement.

“This rigid pavement is more durable compared to the flexible pavement. It can last for 25 years before it wears out. Though it is capitally intensive, it is better to have it done once and for all than

using the flexible pavement that will fail within some couple of years which will involve you fixing it up again with more money.

“When we talk about rigid pavement, we are talking about cutting cost. We use the rigid pavement on areas that are more vulnerable to flood because it cannot easily fail like the flexible pavement.

“To address the issue of flooding, we need a storm water plan system. So, what we are doing here, is to ensure that pending when such a thing is put in place, we need to do the roads that will last “, he said.

Obanor noted that the reason Wire Road was done with flexible pavement was that it has a good drainage system where flood water could be channelled to.

Expressing satisfaction over work done on Wire road, Mr. Joseph Iyoyin, a fabricator, said he has been in the area for 18 years and that the road has always been in a sorry state.

He said the previous administration tried greatly on the road before he left noting that what the present administration has done, is worth commending.

Mr. Lasisi Bakare commended the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for fixing up Nevis Street, stressing that he has taken away their plights. He prayed that God should bless him and give him the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state.

We want a guaranteed future for Edo people, says Dep Gov

ÏÏÏEdo State Deputy Governor,

Comrade Philip Shaibu, has restated the commitment of the present administration in the state towards the provision of quality public school infrastructure even as priority will be accorded to skills acquisition by government in order for a guaranteed future for the citizenry.

The Deputy Governor made this assertion at the commissioning of a block of three classrooms at Agbazi Primary School, Agbabu-Ekperi in Etsako Central Local Government Area, built by the member representing Etsako Central Constituency, Hon. Damian Lawani.

He noted that it was the duty of any responsible government to provide the basic necessities of life for the people.

His words: “The present administration under Governor Godwin Obaseki is determined to consolidate on the gains of the immediate past administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. This government will continue to build more schools but more importantly, we are interested in our people acquiring the necessary skills in addition to quality education so that they can have a guaranteed future.

“This community is an agrari-

an one, so I want our people to take advantage of the 200,000 jobs we promised to create during the electioneering campaign. Our vision is to touch the lives of the people and make them feel the presence of government no matter the location of the community and I want to assure you that we will not fail to take Edo State to the next level because the expectations of our people from this administration are very high”.

He stressed that quality basic education is the foundation for a progressive society.

In his address, the member representing Etsako Central constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and donor of the school project, Hon. Damian Lawani, said that he was motivated to building the block of classroom because for a long time, the community has been neglected by successive administration.

He said the construction of the project was in fulfillment of his electioneering campaign to the people in consonance with the “eye mark” philosophy of Comrade Oshiomhole.

In a related development, the Deputy Governor also commissioned 4 blocks of 40 open stalls built by Hon. Damain Lawani at Central Market, Ogochi-Ekperi.

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How late Rasheed Yekini mother won N2M on popular TV show Flanked by the duo of Pa Dejumo Lewis and Binta Ayo Mogaji-Oduleye in the hot seat of the popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire during its recent annual special edition tagged “Who Deserves to Be a Millionaire?”

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gentleman, clean young man, he greeted me very well and asked that my children should join us, it was as if he had known us before. He told us his mission. He did not talk too much. My people, the rest is history today. Alhamdulillah!

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