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RISING INSECURITY FG Okays

2023-2024

Frightened Senators Tell PMB To MTEF, Projects

N225trn GDP
Economy

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By 2025
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Give president 6 weeks to end insecurity It’s belated attempt by lawmakers – PANDEF,
CSOs We're working to bring situation under control – FG Lawmakers' action just bravado,
call for anarchy – Presidency Nasarawa government shuts schools over security threats
Naira Falls
To N710/$ As
Speculators
Spike Demand
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Gunboat Kills
4 Policemen,
2 Pipeline
Surveillance
Workers in
Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC ) during a protest in solidarity with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the latter's prolonged strike, in Bayelsa
Abuja, yesterday. PHOTO BY IBRAHIM MOHAMMED, OYEDELE OMOKAGBO PAGE 9
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BACK STORY OF THE DAY
Bread Crisis: Bakers Urged To Substitute Wheat
Flour For Orange Fleshed Potato
BY ADEGWU JOHN, ABUJA high cost of production and some of them have people depending on promote it.

A
harsh government policies. them,” Mrs Adewumi said. “Since government has refused to
s Nigerian bakers struggle Managing director of Nextar Bak- However, the national president promote it, I’m calling every stake-
with high cost of raw ma- ery, Mrs Bukola Adewumi who spoke of Potato Farmers Association of Ni- holder to join potato value chain and
terials in the production of with me on their plight and the high geria (POFAN), Chief Daniel Okafor, support farmers to work and make the
bread, coupled with supply expenses customers have to deal with, told me that the federal government flour available for bread making,”Chief
deficit of wheat due to Ukraine-Russia lamented that they cannot cope doing is not serious in implementing poli- Okafor said.
war, stakeholders have asked Nigerian business with the high cost of raw ma- cies that will help develop potato val- A bread consumer, Miss Deborah
bakers to seek alternative ingredients terials for making bread. eries to shutdown. ue chain, and urged bakers and stake- Yakubu told me that though they are
for the production of bread, adding Ni- She added that many of her col- Before now the price of bread was holders to embrace the orange fleshed not finding it easy coping with the
geria’s orange fleshed potato is readily leagues have shutdown their business- between 500 to 600. Now, most breads sweet potato flour to make bread. high cost of bread, she wants bakers
available to substitute wheat flour in es because many Nigerian cannot af- sell for 700 to 1000. How many Nige- “Bakers can mix the orange fleshed to look inward and seek alternative
the production of bread in good pro- ford high cost of bread arising from rians can afford this? We are begging sweet potato with vitamin A cassava to wheat rather than waiting endless-
portion rather than struggling with high cost of production. the federal government to please help and 20 per cent wheat to bind and ly for favourable government policies.
flour scarcity. “Doing business with the high cost bread industry so that they can contin- do bread with. We don’t need to im- “ We can’t trust government to
Nigerian bread bakers had on of raw materials is not easy in Nigeria. ue production. We are employers of la- port wheat to do bread because or- help us again, so I urge bakers to look
Thursday, last week, announced four A lot of bakeries can no longer cope bour, if the bakeries close down, where ange fleshed sweet potato flour can for more locally produced ingredients
days withdrawal of services due to and this has forced some of the bak- do you want the workers to go? Some do everything, only that we need to to make bread”, she said.

SEVEN TIPS: ON HOW TO BE A SMART CONSUMER

Maimuna’s Memoir Here are some ways you can be a smart consumer.
DO YOUR RESEARCH KEEP THE ENVIRONMENT IN MIND
There should be no guessing when it comes to We’re entitled to a healthy environment,
purchasing a product, whether you’re buying and “voting with our dollars” is one way we

Keep The Hope

goods from a store, purchasing insurance or can make our green intentions heard. For in-
getting a loan. However, the provided informa- stance, we can choose products make from
tion may not tell the whole story. To get a broader eco-friendly materials, or that use sustain-
view, experts warn to research the products you able production practices. We can buy local-
Farida sighed in sorrow they drove off in Altine’s car, plan to purchase. ly produced goods, and purchase fair trade
and began, “We need to pray hoping with prayers that this products that benefit others in developing
and hope things do not get state of insecurity will come KNOW WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH countries. We can refuse wasteful packaging and avoid items we don’t
worse.” I agreed, we needed to an end soon. Are you working with and buying from reputable companies? These days, really need.
to pray and also pray for our it can be hard to tell — especially when the sales pitches comes online or
security personnel for the over the phone. That’s why it’s also important to know with whom you PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
strength they need to fight are dealing — especially in industries that are ripe with potential fraud, It seems like we’re constantly asked to give out personal or financial in-
this insecurity and win. like travel, home renovations and investments. formation, and it’s not always clear how it will be used and by whom.
“Where is your cousin now?” Laws and protective measures don’t seem to go far enough, so it’s up to
Altine asked carefully. Farida TAKE TIME TO READ THE DETAILS us to safeguard our personal and financial details.While we may be fa-
Reading the fine print is a step many people still over look. When we’re miliar with how to spot scams and protect our identity, legitimate busi-
told us he was here in Abuja. short on time — or there’s a line up behind us — it’s easy to skim over ness can misuse, share and even compromise our personal information.
We decided we would follow contracts, warranties, exclusions and return policies. Experts warn to take
her to visit him and also pay the time to read through important information, ask questions and seek KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a visit to his home to see his clarification if needed. We often make mistakes if we give in to pressure How can you find out more about consumer rights? The policies aren’t
wife and daughter. As I saw — so delay your purchase if you need more time. hard to find: many countries and provinces have them posted online,
them off, I kept advising that and the tenants are almost universal. For instance, consumers have a
we must not lose hope. Things KEEP A PAPER TRAIL right to: Choice in the marketplace, Safe products and services, Fair and
were bad but they could get Where did that receipt, policy or warranty go? If you’ve ever lost one of honest business practices, Complete and factual information to make in-
better. How did this country these documents, you know some businesses are more forgiving than oth- formed choices, Have their complaints heard and addressed,Consumer
get to this stage where even ers. It’s up to consumers to get the details in writing — and keep them education and advocacy.
to traveI to the next state As I saw them off, I kept safely filed away. (That means finding a home for all those receipts, war-
Sources: Health Canada, Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services, Alberta Consumers Association,
was becoming a problem? ranties, agreements, policy documents and other paperwork associated
Our forests are no longer advising that we must with our transactions.) Sometimes a digital copy or photocopy will do — Government of Saskatchewan Justice and Attorney General, Insurance Bureau of Canada
safe, this is sad. I sympathise not lose hope. Things but it depends on the company. Culled From: https://www.everythingzoomer.com/money/personal-
with those who have lost were bad but they could finance/2011/11/17/10-tips-to-be-a-better-consumer/
loved ones and have been
directly or indirectly affected get better.
during these hard times of
insecurity. We should not act
as if this does not concern AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
us, but empathise with those
who have been made to suffer
(AfCFTA) - TRADE NEWS FROM THE CONTINENT
because of it. I watched as
SOUTH AFRICA GUINEA BISSAU SOMALIA

SUDOKU PUZZLE AND SOLUTIONS The Department of Transport has dismissed The African Development Bank (AfDB) has The African Development Fund, a
Each Sudoku puzzle comes with some numbers already filled and each box has a greenlit a $66.4 million support package subsidiary of the African Development
claims that the Taxi Relief Fund (TRF) is a
corresponding row, column and 3x3 grid where the numbers cannot be repeated. The in aid of accelerated rural electrification Bank (AfDB), has approved a $5.4 mil-
scam and has called on those making these
row, column or 3x3 grid with the most numbers filled is the best place to start, filling new programs in the West African nation of lion grant to support food security pro-
assertions to desist from doing so. The fund
numbers because there you have fewer options to choose from. As you fill each number on Guinea-Bissau. The funding package con- grammes in Somalia. AfDB’s East Africa
was established to assist minibus taxi driv-
a box, you increase your chances of getting new spaces filled. sists of a $24.13 million grant and $27.72 Regional Director General Ms Nnenna
ers, cab drivers and e-hailing drivers, who
million loan from the Transition Support Nwabufo said the money would help
7 5 8 9 4 6 2 3 1 8 3 2 6 1 were hard hit during the COVID-19 hard lock-
Facility along with a $4.17 million grant address the impact of the prolonged
3 9 4 2 1 7 8 6 5 1 9 6 8 downs. “Taxi operators have until 31 March
and $9.37 million loan from the African drought and the added impact of the
2 6 1 3 8 5 7 9 4 3 7 9 2 2023 to apply for the relief fund, however,
Development Fund, USAID, the Sustain- Russia-Ukraine conflict have deepened
5 2 6 4 7 8 3 1 9 8 3 9 5 the department encourages operators to ap-
able Energy Fund for Africa and the Islamic food insecurity in the Horn of Africa
4 1 9 5 2 3 6 7 8 9 6 5 7 ply now and not wait for the last minute,”the
Development Bank. country.
8 3 7 6 9 1 4 5 2
Department said.
2 5 1 7 8
6 8 3 1 5 2 9 4 7 1 7 9 2
Culled From:www.tralac.org
9 7 5 8 3 4 1 2 6 9 5 4 7
1 4 2 7 6 9 5 8 3 3 1 8 9 As part of ongoing efforts to improve standards, opinion articles by readers will be accompanied with photographs and also
Solution To Yesterday’s Sudoku Sudoku For Today what the writer does and actual address. All opinions should be emailed to: [email protected]
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Marburg Virus: How Prepared Are We?

O
n June 28 this and Uganda. Again, in 2008, skin contact. Monkeypox The restrictions placed
year, two cases two independent cases were does not have a cure and on travel by the COVID-19
of Marburg virus reported in travellers who generally runs its course, was an opportunity to
disease (MVD) visited a cave inhabited by healing on its own after reform the health system to
were reported Rousettus bat colonies in about two to four weeks. provide topnotch medical
in the Ashanti region of Uganda. Nigerians have been care locally and discourage
Ghana, according to the The question is, how advised to take precautions medical tourism by the
World Health Organisation prepared is Nigeria if the to prevent the spread of Nigerian elite, but that has
(WHO). These cases Marburg virus were to spread monkeypox, but how many not happened. Our hospitals
were reported to health to Nigeria? Nigeria has had people actually follow these and healthcare facilities
authorities as suspected to deal with COVID-19 and guidelines? We have seen are still in a shambles. As
viral hemorrhagic fever monkeypox without being how most Nigerians no of November 2021, media
(VHF) cases which then totally prepared to carry the longer adhere to the safety reports said Nigeria’s ratings
tested positive for Marburg burden. And now, the WHO protocols against COVID-19. marginally improved on
virus on July 1, 2022. has declared monkeypox a Most people no longer wear the WHO’s health system
The WHO said a global health emergency. face masks, make use of ranking - from 187 out of
cumulative number of According to media reports, hand sanitisers or maintain 191 countries 20 years ago
108 individuals - 50 from about 75 countries have social distance. to 163 out of 191 countries.
Ashanti region, 48 from reported at least 16,000 It is imperative to state As a newspaper, we urge
Savannah region, and 10 cases of monkeypox that we are not yet in the the governments at various
from the Western region - currently. Monkeypox has clear where COVID-19 is levels to allocate more
were identified as contacts been described as a zoonotic concerned. The Ekiti State resources to funding health
of the two cases, all of whom disease. This means that it commissioner for Health, Dr care, especially in revving
were under self-quarantine usually spreads over from an Oyebanji Filani, in a report up preparedness against
and daily monitoring for 21 animal reservoir to human said on Saturday, 23 of July, Marburg, COVID-19,
days. beings. Also important to 2022 that Ekiti State had moneybox and other
The incubation period know is that those with recorded 74 new COVID-19 infectious diseases. One
for Marburg virus disease monkeypox who have active cases, causing the state to, way to help is to raise health
is from two to 21 days. skin rashes, can spread the once more, enforce safety sector funding beyond the
After that, symptoms are virus to others through close protocols. 4.2 percent allocated to
sudden and commence with health in the 36 states and
fever, chills, headaches and Abuja in the 2022 budget, a
myalgia. About the fifth day far cry from the 15 percent
after the start of symptoms, recommended in the Abuja
a maculopapular rash, Declaration of April 2001 for
EDITOR: Ekele Peter Agbo
mainly on the chest, back African countries.
and stomach may happen. The governments at
Vomiting, sore throat, national and subnational
chest pain and abdominal levels also need to revive
pain might also appear. The primary health care centres
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
symptoms then become across the country as more
worse and could sometimes Sam Nda-Isaiah (1962 - 2020)
than 70 per cent of them are
include jaundice, severe not functional.
weight loss, shock, multi- CHAIRMAN: Zainab Nda-Isaiah
This is key to combating
organ dysfunction and disease infestation as they
massive hemorrhaging. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Azu Ishiekwene are the first port of call for
Two large outbreaks that most rural dwellers as well
occurred at the same time in DIRECTORS: Mike Okpere as others. While most public
Marburg and Frankfurt in Muazu Elazeh hospitals are the main health
Germany, and in Belgrade, Abraham Nda-Isaiah facilities for treatment of
Serbia, in 1967 led to the diseases, they should also
first identification of the be assessed and adequately
disease. stocked so as not to fall
The spread of the LEADERSHIP is a national paper symbolically beneath standard.
disease was associated with embedded in the nation’s capital. It is also vital for the
laboratory work making use We shall stand up for good governance. We shall federal government to build
of African green monkeys defend the interest of Nigerian people even against more specialist centres
(Cercopithecus aethiops) their rulers, and we shall raise our pen at all times for the treatment of viral
imported from Uganda, in defence of what is right. These are the values by diseases among others.
after which outbreaks have which we intend to be assessed. Finally, every Nigerian
been spotted in Angola, should observe the
Democratic Republic of the We shall never, ever for any reason forget the noble recommended safety
Congo, Kenya, South Africa reason of our coming into being: measures and to report any
(in a person with recent For God and Country! suspicious disease outbreak
travel history to Zimbabwe) to the health authorities.
4 Thursday, July 28, 2022

Rising Insecurity: Frightened Senators Tell PMB To Sit Up Or Face Impeachment

BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS of the PDP, was among several oth- semantics. the Senate to address the securi-
ers present at the briefing. ty challenges facing the country is
With terrorist attacks rising in the With the president of the Senate It’s Belated – CSOs, PANDEF long overdue.
nation’s capital city and across the parried the senators’ impeachment Some groups have reacted to the According to him, the Nigeria
country without tangible measures move by refusing to recognise any senators’ threat to remove Presi- Senate has failed in their consti-
to contain them, Nigerian sena- point of order motion on Buhari's dent Muhammadu Buhari from of- tutional role. He said they are sup-
tors have served President Muham- impeachment, which infuriated the fice, saying they should have done posed to have performed this over-
madu Buhari with a notice of im- senators who expressed their frus- so long ago. sight function long before now in
peachment. trations that the country was now at The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PAN- view of what is currently happen-
The senators, who cut across par- the mercy of terrorists. DEF) described the move by the Sen- ing in the country.
ty lines, yesterday, issued Buhari a Some of the senators said they ate to serve notice of impeachment Aluko told LEADERSHIP in an
six-week ultimatum to resolve the are not happy at the silence of the on President Muhammadu Buhari as exclusive interview that before
worsening insecurity in the country House on the terrorists’ threat to go not only 'belated' but 'empty'. now, many senators and House of
or face impeachment. after President Buhari, Kaduna State Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Buhari Representatives members have
According to the senators, they governor Nasir el-Rufai, senators and Port Harcourt yesterday, PANDEF moved a motion on insecurity in
had given the president all that he other politicians in the country. national publicity secretary, Ken He said what is needed now from the country, adding that they can
needed to tackle the security chal- With the massive kidnappings, Robinson, said the security situation senators and all Nigerians is to unite only bark and not bite.
lenges but the issue keeps getting raping, burning of houses and kill- in the country had been on steady and join hands together to fight and He argued that it is a collec-
worse even in the Federal Capital ing of Nigerians by terrorists unchal- deterioration. push out miscreants, other terrorist tive failure on their part and that
Territory (FCT), the seat of power lenged, some senators told LEADER- als of the government,” he said. and their sponsors who unleash their coming right now goes to show the
where they live and work. SHIP that if the security challenges He pointed at two attacks in the terror on the country. level of disenchantment with the
The senators’ resolution came af- in the country did not get better FCT as evidence of insider complicity. president and the security archi-
ter a closed-door meeting with the before their six weeks’ ultimatum, On their own part, Civil Society NNPP, Ohanaeze, Afenifere, CLO tecture of the country.
Senate leadership headed by the Sen- they will impeach Senate President Organisations (CSOs) have described Endorse Action
ate President, Ahmad Lawan, which Ahmad Lawan and President Buha- the impeachment notice served on National chairman of New Nige- We're Working To Bring Sit-
lasted for over two hours in the red ri himself. the president by Senators as a deci- ria Peoples Party, Prof. Rufai Alkali, uation Under Control - FG
chamber. "We all as a Senate agreed to im- sion coming late. has backed the six-week ultimatum to However, following some sena-
After the closed-door meeting, the peach Buhari after the six weeks ul- According to the CSOs, the law- President Muhammadu Buhari to re- tors' threat to impeach President
Senate President blocked a move by timatum. We didn't want to raise the makers should have commenced the solve the worsening insecurity in the Buhari over the rising insecurity
the lawmakers to present their res- issue now. Lawan knows that we are process long ago as the impeachment country or face impeachment, saying in the country, the federal govern-
olutions on the impeachment no- not joking. We will initiate the im- process takes time to be actualised. Nigerians no longer sleep with their ment has said it is working round
tice on Buhari at plenary, a develop- peachment move against him, im- The CSOs who spoke to LEAD- eyes closed as bandits have taken over the clock to bring the country's se-
ment which angered the senators, peach him and impeach President ERSHIP are Transition Monitoring most parts of the country. curity situation under control.
who consequently staged a walkout Buhari, " the source added. Group (TMG) Transparency Interna- According to him, "It is sad to no- Minister of Information, Lai
to address the Senate Press Corps. Earlier in the chamber, the Senate tional (TI) and the Civil Society Leg- tice that bandits now have the audac- Mohammed, disclosed this to
“At the closed session, we agreed Minority Leader, Philip Aduda (FCT), islative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). ity to attack an elite military corps as State House correspondents yes-
to give him (Buhari) an ultimatum protested the worsening security sit- Speaking through their leader, Aw- the brigade of guards and escape with- terday after the federal executive
of six weeks after which we will im- uation in the country. wal Musa Rafsanjani, the CSOs said out being apprehended." council meeting presided over by
peach him. But the Senate President Rising under a point of order not even though they commend the Sen- He also said the security apparatus President Buhari at the Presiden-
blocked us. cited, he requested the chamber to ate for acknowledging the rising in- in Nigeria under the APC government tial Villa.
“Nowhere is safe in Nigeria, even give a six-week ultimatum to the security, the lawmakers are now in had collapsed, just as he called on Ni- He, however, lauded the sena-
Abuja. Urgent steps need to be tak- president to address the issue of in- panic because insecurity is now at gerians to vote wisely in 2023 to avoid tors for their patriotism and con-
en and we left the chamber because security or face impeachment. their door steps. the enthronement of bad administra- cern, saying steps are being taken
we’ve given the president six weeks Aduda said, “Mr. President, you "The Senate is coming very late tion. to address concerns.
to resolve the issue or we impeach may wish to recall that during the with this threat; they should have Apex Igbo Social-cultural organi-
him. closed session we discussed the is- done this long ago when the securi- sation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, yesterday Lawmakers’ Action Just Bra-
“We’ve given all the appropria- sues as they relate to security in the ty and the economic situation degen- declared that the recent threat by vado, Call For Anarchy - Pres-
tions, resolutions and the support country and all the issues around it. erated. With this threat now, it is not senators to impeach President Mu- idency
he needs. Our next line of action is “[And] we had also discussed that going to make any impact," he said. hammadu Buhari over insecurity in Meanwhile, the Presidency yes-
to impeach him,” the Senate Minori- we are going to come back to plenary According to him, Nigerians have the country is a welcome development. terday described the threat by the
ty Leader, Senator Philip Aduda, told to discuss the efforts that have been been suffering insecurity in many The spokesman of Ohanaeze, Alex senators as bravado and call for an-
journalists on behalf of other sena- made so far on the issue of security parts of the country especially in Ogbonnia stated this in an exclusive archy.
tors. in the country, after which we give Kaduna, Niger, Plateau, Borno, Yobe, interview with LEADERSHIP in Enu- Speaking on Channels Tv pro-
LEADERSHIP observed the pres- an ultimatum to the President that Adamawa and other states and no- gu. gramme, Politics Today, Special
ence of senators from across party he resolves this issue, otherwise we body was sympathising with them. He noted that everybody, including Adviser to the President on Me-
lines at the press briefing. They in- give an impeachment notice.” But now that the terrorists have de- President Buhari, is now feeling the in- dia and Publicity, Femi Adesina,
clude a lawmaker from the ruling All The Senate President, while deliv- cided to come unto Abuja, that is why security in the country, just as he said said sadly, security is not some-
Progressives Congress (APC), Sena- ering a ruling on Aduda’s point of or- the Senators are panicking. anybody defending Buhari over the in- thing you subject to bravado.
tor Adamu Bulkachuwa; many Sen- der, faulted the lawmaker for failing "The leadership of the Senate al- security is not patriotic citizen. “You don’t begin to issue flip-
ators from the major opposition to put forward his request in accord- lowed this situation to go the way it He said it was a welcome develop- pant ultimatums in something
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led ance with the upper chamber’s rules has gone because there is no proper ment that the lawmakers are now be- that is a matter of life and death,”
by Senator Aduda, Chukwuka Uta- which regulates its proceedings. oversight on the executive. That does ginning to live up to expectations. Adesina he said.
zi (Enugu North), George Sekibo Lawan said, “Minority leader, not mean you love Buhari. If you do Ogbonnia said the increasing rate of According to him, “Those who
(Rivers), Betty Apiafi (Rivers West), when you’re going to come under a your work, it means you love Buha- insecurity in the country is now open spoke today are the minority of
Francis Fadawonsi (Osun East) and point of order, first, you’re supposed ri. But because of blind loyalty, it has for everybody to see. minorities, they will have their say
Mathew Urhoghide (Edo South). to cite the order. led the country into this kind of sit- Commenting on the impeachment as is needful in a democracy but it
Others are: Christopher Ekpe- “Second, you’re supposed to dis- uation. threat to President Muhammadu Bu- will not go beyond that.”
nyong (Akwa-Ibom), Biodun Olu- cuss with me what you’re going to "We know that the leadership of hari over insecurity, the acting lead- “They know in their heart of
jimi (Ekiti South), Obinna Ogba raise on the floor. You didn’t. the Senate is uncomfortable with the er of the Pan Yoruba socio -political hearts that they cannot achieve
(Ebonyi Central), Danjuma Laah “Third, we have already passed move of other Senators, " Rafsanja- organisation, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, what they are saying, they are just
(Kaduna South), Francis Onyewuchi that stage. So, at this moment, I re- ni added. Afenifere said the group is in support wasting the country’s time, wast-
(Imo West), Yahaya Abdullahi (Keb- ally don’t know what the point of or- of the senators ing the time of the Upper Cham-
bi North), Emmanuel Okey-Jeff der is, as such it falls flat on its face.” Jigawa APC Berates Senators Speaking in a telephone conversa- ber of the National Assembly, they
(Benue), Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Cen- Some senators staged a walkout Meanwhile, the Jigawa State All tion with LEADERSHIP, Chief Adeban- know that they cannot achieve it.
tral) and Istifanus Gyang (Plateau afterwards. Progressive Congress (APC) has be- jo said, “If they serve him notice of im- “The truth is that in this kind of
North). The Senator representing Kogi rated the Senators who seek to im- peachment, that means he should go. scenario, minority will always have
Also among them were Eyikanya West, Smart Adeyemi, said the deci- peach President Buhari from pow- His impeachment is long overdue; he its say while the majority will have
Akon (Akwa Ibom West), Uche Ek- sion to impeach the president was a er, describing the move as unhealthy should have been impeached over one its way.”
wunife (Anambra Central), Enyin- collective one. and nefarious to Nigerian democra- year ago. The fact that they served him Nasarawa Government
naya Abaribe of the All Progressives He said this during an interaction cy. notice of impeachment means lack of Shuts Schools Over Security
Grand Alliance (APGA), and Senator with journalists after plenary. The state chairman of APC, Hon confidence in him; he should go; it is a Threats
Ibrahim Shekarau of the New Nige- "I think it is wrong to say opposi- Aminu Ahmed Gumel stated this in minus for him. Nasarawa State governor, Engr
rian Peoples Party (NNPP). tion. It was a collective decision of an exclusive interview with LEAD- Also, the zonal director North Abdullahi Sule, has ordered the im-
The lawmaker representing Pres- the Senate, to give an ultimatum. ERSHIP while reacting to the call Central Civil Liberties Organisation mediate closure of both public and
ident Buhari’s Katsina North sena- The only difference from what the made by some senators for the im- (CLO) Comrade Steve Aluko said the
torial district, Ahmed Babba Kaita, six weeks given to President Buhari by CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
opposition are saying is a matter of peachment of the president.
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6 COVER PROMO Thursday, July 28, 2022

Reps Adjourn For

7-week Annual
El-Rufai Renames Public Buildings, COVID-19
GLOBAL

Vacation Roads After Sambo, Bantex, Others Biden Leaves Isolation

UPDATE

BY AZA MSUE, Kaduna

BY ADEBIYI ADEDAPO, Abuja event is the first stage. Many
more of our distinguished leaders After Testing Negative
House of Representatives has ad- Kaduna State government has will in the next few days receive President Joe Biden has tested
journed plenary and proceeded on its renamed some public buildings letters informing them of the negative for COVID-19 and left
annual seven-week vacation. and roads in honour of former places named after them. isolation on Wednesday after five
The adjournment was sequel to a Vice President Namadi Sambo, “Public buildings and roads days, using his relatively smooth
motion for the lawmakers to proceed the late former deputy governor, renamed today, 26th July, recovery to make the case for more
on the vacation till September 20th, Yusuf Bala Bantex, former chief 2022, are Investment House, in Americans to stay up to date on their
moved by the deputy majority leader justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice honour of former Vice President vaccinations and take the antiviral
Hon. Peter Akpatason and seconded by Muhammadu Lawal Uwais (rtd) Namadi Sambo, State High Court Plaxlovid if they get infected.
minority leader, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu. among others. Complex in honour of Justice Biden received a negative
Elumelu advised his colleagues to go At the ceremony which was held Muhammadu Lawal Uwais. The COVID-19 test on Tuesday evening
back to their constituencies if possible, in Kaduna on Tuesday, Governor State Secretariat in honour of and again on Wednesday morning
as Abuja is longer safe. Nasir El-Rufai, said the state was Maccido Dalhat, former SSG. and his symptoms have almost
He said, “I want to beg members, renaming the public buildings and “Kaduna State Public completely resolved, White House
Abuja is no longer safe, please, if pos- roads in honour of persons that El-Rufai
Procurement Authority doctor Kevin O’Connor said in a
sible, go back to your constituency. The had served the state, the country served is an obligation every (KADPPA) in honour of Architect
set of leaders owes those who letter. As a precaution, Biden will
place is so insecure…” or humanity at large. Barnabas Yusuf Bala, who was wear a mask for 10 days when around
Reacting, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. The governor said his came before. Sometimes, sudden deputy governor from 2015 to
and unexpected events make others, O’Connor said.
Idris Wase, who presided over the ple- administration had been 2019. The Ministry of Health In remarks delivered in the Rose
nary session, chided the minority lead- implementing a street-naming it impossible to pay deserved complex is named after Dorathy
tributes to people in their Garden before heading into the West
er for his statement, saying that no one project since 2015, adding that Miller, the longest serving Wing for the first time in five days,
should play politics with security, as it the projects were undertaken lifetimes. But it is important commissioner for health.
to seek to honour people and Biden said that with the availability
is everybody’s business. as part of the Urban Renewal “The Kaduna Capital Territory of tests, vaccines and treatments,
He expressed the optimism that Programme. their services when they are still Authority building in honour
around, but preferably when they Americans can weather a COVID-19
Abuja and all parts of the country El-Rufai explained that the of Magajin Gari Sambo, College infection without fear.
would be secure soon. exercise was also an opportunity are no longer in office. Road, Ungwan Dosa after AVM
“The service of Sir Kashim “Many of us are still going to
Wase said, “Colleagues, I want to to respect history and to clarify Usman Muazu, former military get COVID-19, even if we take the
beg of us that we all need to work to- street names. Ibrahim is now more appropriately governor of Kaduna State.
acknowledged with the renaming precautions. That doesn’t mean
gether and think in a manner that we “For instance, the West African “Sokoto Road up to we’re doing anything wrong,” Biden
can sort out issues. I believe the mi- Frontier Force is an integral part of the entire stretch of Sokoto Government House was renamed
Road in his honour. Henceforth, said. “Unfortunately, this COVID-19
nority leader may have been making of the story of Kaduna City. after Sir Kashim Ibrahim, former is still with us as it has been for
some jokes but I do not believe that Therefore, the name of the street the road that leads to Sir Kashim governor of the Northern Region.
Ibrahim House (Government two and a half years, but our fight
it was a joke on the security in the life is extended right to the end of the WAFF Road is now extended against COVID-19 is making a huge
and property of the people and by the road to cover the little stretch that House) will be known as Sir to include the former Kashim
Kashim Ibrahim Road,” he said. difference. What’s different now is
grace of God Abuja is going to be se- was called Kashim Ibrahim Road. Ibrahim Road up to the cemetery,” our ability to protect ourselves from
cured. ”Honouring those who have The governor added, “Today’s he said. serious illness.”
“I do not think we should scare in- Biden tested positive for
vestors who are coming into the coun-
91m Africans Infected With Hepatitis B, C – WHO
COVID-19 on July 21 during a
try; I do not believe that we should routine test and was experiencing
scare people who could come to add a runny nose, cough and a sore
value to us. It has not gotten to the BY PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, Abuja more than one per cent of the hours of their birth and are followed throat. He began taking the
level to say that it is not safe,” he said. population lives with Hepatitis C. up with two or more doses of the antiviral Paxlovid, a five-day course
A scorecard launched by the World It said in 2020, the African region vaccine, said WHO Regional Director of treatment, and his doctor has
Law School Health Organisation (WHO) has
shown that over 91 million Africans
accounted for 26 percent of the global
burden for Hepatitis B and C and
for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti.
The scorecard finds that coverage
said Biden’s symptoms steadily
improvedover that period. Biden is
Graduates 1,507 live with Hepatitis B or C, which are
the deadliest strains of the virus.
125,000 associated deaths.
“Hepatitis has been called the
for routine childhood vaccination
against Hepatitis B is 72 percent
fully vaccinated and has received two
booster shots.
New Lawyers WHO, in a statement in
commemoration of the World
silent epidemic, but this scorecard is
sounding an alarm for the region and
for the region, well below the global
target of 90 per cent needed to ensure
“When my predecessor got
COVID-19, he had to get a helicopter
Hepatitis Day 2022, said the Viral the world to hear. that the virus is no longer a public to Walter Reed Medical Center. He
BY KUNLE OLASANMI, Abuja Hepatitis Scorecard 2021 which “We must do better and stop health menace. was severely ill. Thankfully, he
analyses data from the African this disease from stealing away our “To turn the tide, hepatitis services
Nigeria got a set of 1,507 new law- recovered,” Biden said of former
region but focused on Hepatitis B children’s future. There is a safe and must move out of specialised clinics to
yers yesterday as they were called to and C, both of which cause liver President Donald Trump who was
effective vaccine that offers nearly decentralised and integrated facilities
the Bar amid tight security in Abuja. cirrhosis and cancer found that in 19 100% protection against Hepatitis where most Africans still seek care. infected before the availability of
The new wigs were inaugurated at countries, more than eight per cent B, one of the deadliest strains of the More primary health care workers vaccines and antiviral treatments.
the Body of Benchers Complex in Jabi of the population were infected with virus. We must ensure that all African need to be trained to diagnose and “I got COVID-19, I worked from the
District of the FCT, as against the Ni- Hepatitis B, while in 18 countries, children are vaccinated within 24 treat the virus. upstairs of the White House in the
gerian Law School premises in Bwari. offices upstairs for a five-day period.”
The school’s director-general, Prof. “The difference is vaccinations of
Isa Hayatu Chiroma, said the ceremo-
ny was shifted from the traditional
Nigeria Can Save $15bn Annually Via CAC Beneficial Ownership Register – OGP course, but also three new tools free
to all and widely available. You don’t
BY TUNDE OGUNTOLA, understand how companies UK, Nigeria is now among the beneficial owners of com-
place to the Body of Benchers Com- Abuja need to be president to get these
and other legal entities are the seven countries that start panies across Nigeria.
plex due to threats by terrorists and tools used for your defense. In fact,
owned and controlled. a beneficial ownership register He said the development
bandits to launch attacks against the The global chief executive of- the same booster shots the same at-
Pradian who is a former to advance beneficial owner- of the register has shown that
institution. ficer of Open Government home test, the same treatment that
vice president of the World ship, transparency, and avert the government is committed
The DG thanked the chief of de- Partnership (OGP) Sanjay I got are available to you,” Biden said.
Bank Institute, while speaking anonymous companies. to the fight against corrup-
fence staff, the chief of army staff, Pradian has said Nigeria can Because a small percentage
at a Multi Stakeholder Meet- He said, “If the government tion, transparency, open gov-
the inspector-general of police, the save over $15 billion annual- of people taking Paxlovid have a
ing on Nigeria Beneficial Own- must fight corruption, it has ernment contract and that
director-general of the Department ly in illicit financial flows if it rebound of their infection once they
ership Register yesterday in to unmask the real owners of the government is commit-
of State Service (DSS), the civil de- eliminates anonymous owner- stop taking the treatment, Biden
Abuja disclosed that findings companies, and when they ted that it operates with the
fence commandant and Federal Road ship of companies through the will continue to be regularly tested
by the World Bank revealed are getting the public pro- best standards obtainable in
Safety Corps (FRSC) for jointly com- implementation of the ``Bene- for COVID-19, O’Connor said.
that between 1980-2010, 70 curement contract you will be the world.
ing to the rescue of the school by pro- ficial Ownership Register” by percent of corruption cases in- able to know who is getting He, however, pointed out
viding adequate security and wise the Corporate Affairs Com- volved anonymous shell com- what contract and if there are that to ensure verification of
counselling. mission (CAC). panies. red flags one can easily point information and ensure the
He said the graduands had been Beneficial ownership is the He said it was estimated it out.” integrity of the system was to
found worthy in character and in ac- right to some share of a le- that the elimination of anon- The registrar general of integrate the Register with the
ademics, hence their induction into gal entity’s income or assets ymous companies will help CAC Alhaji Garuba Abubakar National Identification Man-
the Nigerian Bar as lawyers. (ownership) or the right to put a stop to $ 15 billion in il- disclosed that the commis- agement Commission (NIMC)
LEADERSHIP observed that par- direct or influence the enti- licit funds that flow out of Ni- sion had developed the Ben- such that CAC do not approve
ents and well-wishers were restrict- ty’s activities (control). geria annually. eficial Ownership Register in any company registration un-
ed to outside the Body of Benchers Beneficial Ownership The OGP helmsman also January 2022, adding that the til they have verified their in-
Complex for security reasons. Transparency (BOT) helps to announced that besides the register allows people to view formation from NIMC.
 Thursday, July 28, 2022 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 7

Governors Reject Water Resources Bill, Say It Violates Constitution

BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH, Abuja the contentious legislative doc- rum, should be reviewed with a Policy Statement (BPS). culture and rural development,
ument. view to accommodating the con- Following the presentation, Dr. Mohammad Mahmood
Governors of the 36 states of Chairman of the Nigeria Gov- cerns of all states." he said, governors had a robust Abubakar, on the Livestock Pro-
the federation yesterday reject- ernors Forum (NGF) and Ekiti Fayemi also hinted that min- discussion with priority given ductivity and Resilience Support
ed a water bill reintroduced be- State governor, Kayode Fayemi, ister of Finance, Budget and Na- to the government’s response to Project (LPRES) – a six-year $500
fore the National Assembly. who disclosed this on Tuesday tional Planning, Zainab Ahmed, the fallouts of the Russia-Ukraine million World Bank programme.
The bill seeks to empower the night after the teleconference presented the draft 2023-2025 war, including inflation and the He said it is aimed at improv-
federal government to take over meeting of the forum, said the Medium Term Expenditure rising food and nutrition crises. ing the productivity, commercial-
water resources from states, li- governors' position is that the bill Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Also discussed was “the contin- isation and resilience of targeted
cence the supply and commer- should be reviewed to accommo- Strategy Paper (FSP) to the gov- ued impact of the PMS subsidy livestock production systems in
cialise the use of surface and un- date all concerns of states. ernors. on the fiscal headroom of govern- Nigeria.
derground waters. He stated: “On the reintroduc- According to him, the presen- ments, implications of NNPC’s “Governors unanimously de-
The reintroduction of the bill at tion of the National Water Re- tation was part of the consulta- new transition on federation rev- cided to spearhead the pro-
the National Assembly was greet- sources Bill, Governors argued tive process in the development enues, as well as the widening di- gramme in their states, particu-
ed by stiff resistance from various that the Bill does not adequately of the federal government’s fis- vergence between the official and larly in areas such as institutional
stakeholders. address the interests of the states cal policy and sharing relevant parallel market rate of the dollar and innovation systems strength-
On their part, the governors and is inconsistent with the pro- macroeconomic and fiscal as- on the currency. ening, livestock value-chain en-
kicked against the bill on grounds visions of the Constitution of the sumptions to help states pre- The NGF chairman added that hancement, crisis prevention and
that the interest of the 36 states Federal Republic of Nigeria. pare their Economic and Fiscal the Forum received presenta- conflict mitigation, and project
is not adequately addressed in “The Bill, according to the Fo- Update (EFU), FSP, and Budget tions from the minister of agri- coordination,” he added.

ASUU Strike: NLC Storms NASS, Vows To Continue Struggle Until FG Acts
BY SUNDAY ISUWA, ADEBIYI ASUU are the Senior Staff Associ- our destiny in our hands". ASUU said its members are
ADEDAPO and ADEGWU JOHN, ation of Nigeria University (SSA- "They said we are a security ready to remain in the strike for
Abuja NU), Non-Academic Union of Al- threat but their action is a threat two years if the federal govern-
lied and Education Institutions to democracy, we are resetting the ment fails to resolve all issues of
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in- (NASU) and National Associa- country to ensure that our leaders demand.
cluding other unions took over the tion of Academic Technologists do the right thing. Meanwhile, the House of Rep-
premises of the National Assembly (NAAT). “We commend the governors resentatives is set to convene a
Wednesday, protesting the feder- Addressing workers at the con- who came out to talk on Monday, meeting of stakeholders in the
al government’s inaction over pro- gress mega rally to end the two- we want solutions and we want education sector to find a lasting
tracted strike by the Academic day protest in support of the strike the issue to be solved, we will not solution to the ongoing strike by
Staff Union of University (ASUU) in Abuja, NLC national president, allow a few elites to destroy the fu- university lecturers.
ASUU and the government have Comrade Ayuba Wabba insisted ture of Nigerian children", he add- The chairman, House Commit-
been on the warpath over the non- that the congress wouldn't relent ed. tee on Labour, Hon Muhammad
implementation of the 2009 Pact in its effort until the federal gov- "After the timeline, if there are Wabba Wudil, reported his engagements
which has led to the current five ernment resolved all lingering is- no results, we will gather and de- with the labour union and the law-
months strike. sues with the university workers. termine what to do next. We want but vthe students are still out of makers’ resolve to convene the
While they were at the Nation- Wabba said no reason was good to replace the inconsistent IPPIS school for five months. I have con- stakeholders' meeting.
al Assembly, the Nigeria workers enough for the children of the with the U3PS payment platform firmed receiving the letter and we The national president of the
said they are giving the govern- poor to remain at home for more for all universities; Respect/hon- will act on it, " Ajayi said. Academic Staff Union of Polytech-
ment two weeks to resolve the than five months while the chil- our collective bargaining agree- Also, Senator Chukwuka Utazi nic (ASUP), Anderson Ezeibe, re-
strike or face a total shutdown of dren of the rich are being schooled ments that were freely and mutu- (Enugu North) said for the pres- gretted that after a NEEDS as-
the country. abroad. ally reached with the union. ident of the NLC to partner with sessment in 2014 by the Federal
The national president of the He said, "No justification for After receiving the NLC letter ASUU on the protest, sent a strong Government, it was recommend-
NLC, Ayuba Wabba, said the pro- this situation, if the government on behalf of the Senate, the Senate message. ed that N800 billion would be re-
test was held against security ad- is not ready to resolve the issues, deputy leader, Senator Boroface "We have work and discuss it ex- quired for the revitalization of the
vice, adding that the government we are not going to be tired, we Ajayi, said the Red Chamber had tensively. We are here with you, all polytechnics in the country.
has money to fix the education must be angry because this is not been interfacing with the ASUU of us are speaking with one voice Also, the president of the Na-
system in the country. what we bargained for in electing and the executive, adding that condemning this strike. tional Association of Nigerian Stu-
NLC vowed to continue its pro- our leaders. with the involvement of NLC, the "With this letter, we will work dents, Sunday Asefon, said several
test if the government failed to This is just the beginning, you matter would soon be resolved. very hard and give impetus to this promises to resolve the issue but
resolve the lingering strike by the must be ready to salvage the edu- "The Senate is with you. We are struggle so that students and the none had been kept.
university-based unions. cation sector, we are tired of gov- here for you. We've held meetings lecturers will go back to school, " He urged that universities be
The striking unions apart from ernment antics and we must take with ASUU and the executive Utazi said. opened immediately.

Rising Insecurity: Frightened Senators Tell PMB To Sit Up Or Face Impeachment

FROM PAGE 4 local government areas respectively. two captains and a soldier. Mere Deception, Deceit - CNG not to check the excesses of the ex-
Briefing journalists shortly af- The forum, in a statement yes- On its part, the coalition of North- ecutive over the years."
private schools in the State. ter the meeting, the State Commis- terday by its national president, Dr ern Groups (CNG) has described the
He noted that the directive was sioner for Education, Hajiya Fatu Ji- Muhammadu Kabiru, told President move by the Senate to impeach Pres- Impeachment Threat: We have
part of the proactive steps taken maita Sabo, said, “having considered Buhari to sack the National Securi- ident Muhammadu Buhari as mere Lost Confidence On Senate, Says
to safeguard the lives of students and reviewed the current situation ty Adviser, Major General Babagana deception and deceit. AYCF
across the State. in the country, especially regarding Monguno (retd), and rejig the secu- The group said such a move was a Sequel to the threat of impeach-
The governor’s directive is com- the security threats in the FCT, the rity architecture. deliberate one by the legislature to ment and ultimatum issued on Pres-
ing on the heels of security threats state government decided to close It said the attack was not only divert the attention of the people ident Muhammadu Buhari to either
across the country, particularly the both public and private schools in shameful and disgraceful but also from the failure of the current ad- end the insecurity or get impeached,
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the state with immediate effect.” embarrassing that the terrorists ministration. the Arewa Youth Consultative Fo-
which forced the FCTA to shut- Attack on Presidential Guards could have their way in launching Spokesperson of the coalition, Ab- rum (AYCF) said it had lost confi-
down schools in the FCT. Shameful - APC Support Group deadly attack on troops of the elite dul-Azeez Suleiman, disclosed this dence in the lawmakers, calling their
Governor Sule had earlier con- The All Progressives Congress Presidential Guards Brigade right in yesterday while speaking exclusive- move mere threat that would not be
vened an expanded security council (APC) support group, operating un- the nation's federal capital city few ly with LEADERSHIP in Abuja. backed up with action.
meeting in Lafia, the State capital, der the body, "APC Justice and Uni- hours after boasting that they would He said, "As far as we are con- AYCF national president, Alhaji
where the decision to order for the ty Forum (APC JUF)," has described soon abduct the president and Gov- cerned, that is deception to divert at- Yerima Shettima, said, “The Sen-
closure of schools across the state the terrorist attack on troops of Pres- ernor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State. tention from the failure of the cur- ate has not done enough; we expect
was taken. idential Guards Brigade in Bwari, It also drew attention to the con- rent administration. them to have taken better action be-
It was gathered that the gov- near Abuja, as shameful and embar- tinuous holding of passengers of the "They kept quiet all this while fore now. What is the six weeks for,
ernor told the expanded securi- rassing. Abuja-Kaduna bound train without and began to talk about impeach- when we see deaths on a daily basis.
ty council meeting that the gov- Troops of the 7 Guards Brigade government's visible efforts at secur- ment seven months to the general "The National Assembly needs to
ernment has credible intelligence which provides security for the Pres- ing the release of the hostages almost election. So, they are trying to trick sit up; for me, I don't have confidence
suggesting likely security threats in idential Villa and the Federal Capi- four months after the incident, a fail- members of the public to gain rele- in them because this is what should
communities within the state shar- tal Territory (FCT) were attacked on ure it blamed on the NSA. vance. have been done a very long time ago.
ing border with the FCT such as Gi- Sunday by gunmen suspected to be "We have a bunch of unreasona- All we see and hear is promises every
tata and Umaisha in Keffi and Toto terrorists, leading to the killing of Senate Impeachment Move, ble people as legislators; they opted now and then with no action.
8 NATIONAL NEWS Thursday, July 28, 2022

FG Set To Begin FG Okays 2023-2024 MTEF, Projects N225trn GDP Economy By 2025 Brace Up For
Universal Health Abuja BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH,
the National Assembly next lion bpd for both 2024 as well The finance minister Impending Food
week. Ahmed said the gov- as 2025. We have also project- also explained the reasons
Crisis, Reps Tell
Coverage For ernment is projecting that ed that the nominal GDP, the why the Excess Crude ac-
Federal government has ap- the nominal GDP, the size of size of Nigeria's economy will count is depleting. Recall
MDAs
83m Nigerians proved 2023 to 2025 medi- Nigeria's economy will rise to rise to N225.5trillion with that the balance in ECA
um-term expenditure frame- N225.5 trillion.
work (MTEF). The minister of
95% of this contribution has reduced significantly BY ADEBIYI ADEDAPO, Abuja
BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH, She said, “The assumptions by the non-oil sector while from the $35.7 million
finance, budget, and national that we made for the next the oil sector will contrib- it was as of June 2022 to House of Representatives has
Abuja
planning, Zainab Ahmed dis- medium-term framework ute only five percent. $376,655.09 as of July 25, enjoined all its agriculture
closed this yesterday after from 2023 to 2025 is that “And some steady in- 2022. related committees to
Federal government has
the federal executive coun- crude oil price will be at $70 crease from 2024 2025 to She said, “On the issue of interface with ministries
concluded plans to kick
cil meeting presided over by bpd for 2023, $66 for 2024, reach up to N280.70trillion the excess crude account, in and agencies of government
start the long-awaited Uni- and development partners to
President Muhammadu Bu- and $62 bpd for 2025. in 2025. This means that the past four years, because
versal Health Coverage Pro- develop protocols to manage
hari at the Presidential Villa. “Crude oil production is Nigeria continues to retain of volatility in the oil market,
gramme in a bid to make food resources and mitigate
According to her, the projected to be 1.69million its position as the largest we have not had accrual to
quality healthcare service impending food crisis.
MTEF will be forwarded to bpd for 2023 and 1.813mil- economy in Africa.” the excess crude account.
affordable and accessible to The House also urged
83 million vulnerable Nige- the National Emergency
rians. Management Agency
The secretary to the (NEMA), the Presidency and
government of the fed- the Ministry of Agriculture to
eration (SGF), Boss Musta- begin to make arrangements
pha, made the disclosure to mitigate the emerging
when the delegation from food challenge.
World Health Organisation L-R: National commissioner, The member representing
(WHO) led by its country Prof. Abdullahi Zuru; INEC, Do n g a / U s s a / Ta k u m /
representative, Dr Walter chairman, Prof. Mahmood Special area of Taraba State,
Mulombo Kazadi alongside Yakubu; Emir of Kano, Aminu Hon Rimamnde Shawulu
the executive secretary, Kwewum had in a motion
Ado Bayero; resident electoral
National Health Insurance of urgent importance co-
commissioner, Kano State,
Authority (NHIA), Prof Mo- sponsored by the member
Prof. Shehu Riskuwa; chief from Abua/Odual and
hammed Nasir Sambo, paid technical adviser, Prof. Bolade Ahoada East constituency of
him a courtesy visit in his Eyinla; and special adviser, Rivers State, Hon Solomon
office. Prof. Mohammad Kuna, at the Bob emphasised the need
The SGF, in a statement Emir’s palace in Kano during to emplace emergency
by his media office said that a courtesy visit to the emir in programmes and protocols
the signing into law of the Kano, yesterday. for the impending food
National Health Insurance shortages.

ADC’s Kachikwu Unveils Buhari As Running Mate

Authority Bill by President The lawmakers noted
Muhammadu Buhari sig- that the world generally
naled a new lease of life to is apprehensive of an
BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja it was in a state of war while "Just in case we are to be asked because he swore
the health sector, which impending massive shortage
would make universal those who had been deceived forgetting his advance team an oath to defend the lives of food and possible famine.
Action Democratic Congress by the government that all was was attacked in Katsina on and property of Nigerians,
health coverage accessible
(ADC) presidential candidate, well now realise, they are in the same day the prison but he is now presiding over
to the vulnerable in every
nook and cranny of the
Dumebi Kachikwu, has trouble. was attacked, and some our funerals. He has run out Reps Canvass
country.
unveiled Ahmed Buhari as his
running mate for the 2023
"Many of us have seen the
gory images of eight of our
policemen killed. Nigeria has
become the killing field of the
of excuses for the abysmal
failure of his government, so
Inclusion Of NIN On
Veritas Varsity
election.
Buhari who is African Union
heroic soldiers drawn from the
Presidential Guards Brigade
world. Our military are being
slaughtered, our citizens are
he just takes off. Many people
have rumoured that this is a
National ID Cards
Shuts Down Over Ambassador and Agenda
20263 envoy, is a promising
killed by terrorists in the Bwari
area of Abuja. Bwari is a 30
being slaughtered and our
dear President went to Liberia
carefully orchestrated plan by
this government to extend
BY ADEBIYI ADEDAPO, Abuja

Insecurity leader and hails from Niger

State.
mins drive from the residence to make a speech on security. their stay in office by ensuring House of Representatives
yesterday urged the National
of our President. We are told This same President left the the country won’t be able to
BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja Speaking immediately after that they planned to attack country for Senegal a few hold elections while some also Identity Management Com-
unveiling his running mate, the Nigerian Law School. The hours after the Kuje prison say they want to hand over the mission (NIMC) to redesign
Veritas University, Bwari, Kachikwu said newspaper Kuje Prison that was attacked attack. country to terrorists similar to the National Identity Cards to
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) headlines on the insecurity include the National Identity
a few weeks ago and terrorists "We now begin to wonder if what we saw in Afghanistan,
has announced the end of its in Nigeria is eliciting panic Number (NIN).
released is also a thirty mins there is a connection between but I believe that it is a simple
2021/2022 academic session adding that people who didn’t The House adopted the mo-
drive from President Buhari’s his trips and the attacks. Is he case of a man who can’t give tion of urgent public impor-
amid security threats in the understand the country think residence. running? This question has what he doesn’t have, " he said.
capital city. tance sponsored by the law-
The university stated that maker representing Ekeremor/
its examination for first-year
students has been postponed
Vote-buying: We’re Constrained – INEC Sagbama federal constituency,
Bayelsa, Hon Fredrick Agbedi.
due to the directive by the BY ABU NMODU, Minna itor the ongoing voter registration and the EFCC, and other security als and the process of the polling While noting that NIN is
minister of the Federal Capital in the state however decried the apparatus basically saddled with unit are fully observed according used for virtually all transac-
Territory for schools to be Independent National Electoral development as a clog in the wheel the responsibility of monitoring to electoral act." tions in Nigeria requiring iden-
shut down due to the security Commission (INEC) commission- of credible election in the country. criminal activities, ours is to con- The commissioner however tity verification, Agbedi said
challenges in the capital city. er representing Niger, Kogi and Professor Adam said vote buy- duct elections not monitor crimi- urged religious and traditional the commission has started
A statement released by the Kwara State in North Central Ni- ing is a national issue and a so- nals. leaders across the country to ad- issuing digital ID cards which
media and public relations geria, Professor Mohammed Sani ciological problem, but there was "INEC has nothing to do as far vise their subjects to desist from display only the name, age
officer of the school, Evelyn Adam has advanced reasons why limit to what the commission as a as vote buying is concerned, what selling their votes during elec- and nationality of the holder
Obekpa, yesterday, urged the commission has limitations in body can do in terms of curtailing INEC can only do is to ensure tions, even as he admonished poli- without displaying the NIN
candidates seeking admission stopping vote buying. it. that the polls are free, fair and all ticians in the country to form the number.
into the institution for the The commissioner who was in He argued that " There are anti- encompassing, and also to ensure habit of accepting defeat during This, he said, has brought
2022/2023 academic session Minna, Niger State capital to mon- corruption agencies like the ICPC that polling unit security, materi- elections. untold hardship to the citizens
to visit the university or the while trying to retrieve their
university’s website.
“The Management of Veritas
Defection: El-Rufai, Lukman, Others Move To Pacify Aggrieved Northwest APC Members NIN via short codes provided
by telecommunications pro-
University wishes to notify viders at a cost.
BY GEORGE AGBA, Abuja committee led by the Kaduna Over 15 chieftains of the co-contestants of all the elective "Also, aware that the num-
the general public that the governor has been set up to party in Kaduna State are said to positions that did not win their
University has successfully ber is issued and managed by
Kaduna State governor, Mallam reconcile and pacify aggrieved have dumped the party over al- primaries for the forthcoming the National Identity Manage-
completed the 2021/2022 Nasir El-Rufai, stakeholders; na- members in the zone with a view leged lack of internal democracy. 2023 general elections and other
academic session. ment Commission established
tional vice chairman of the All to prevent further defections in In statement signed by APC aggrieved party members in the to manage Nigerians identity
“However, due to the Progressives Congress (APC) Kaduna. zonal publicity secretary (North state.”
current security tension and in government institutions,
(North West), Saliu Lukman, Members of the reconcilia- West), Musa Mailafiya Mada, The national vice chairman register individuals and in-
the directives of the Minister and other top chieftains of the tory committee include State yesterday, Lukman noted that explained that the committee
of the FCT for the closure of troduce general multipurpose
party have begun moves to stop Working Committee, chairmen a high powered reconciliatory was constituted when the zonal cards. The NIN which matches
schools in Abuja, examinations the gale of defections from the of various local government committee led by El-Rufai has leadership of the APC visited Ka-
for our 100-level students shall with your biometrics, is said to
party in the North West geopo- areas, elected representatives, been constituted in Kaduna. duna on Tuesday on a continued be used for virtually all trans-
be conducted at a date to be litical zone. elders and members of the State He said the committee has the fact-finding tour of the North
announced later. actions in Nigeria requiring
Accordingly, a high-powered Executive Council. responsibility of "reaching out to West geopolitical zone. identity verification,” he said.
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Korea Awards Master Gunboat Kills 4 Policemen, 2 Pipeline Surveillance Worker In Bayelsa New CAN President
Degree Scholarships BY OSA OKHOMINA, Yenagoa gubernatorial candidate of It was also gathered that engine was said to have stopped Emerges Today
To 29 Nigerians A mysterious gunboat has
the All Progressives Congress,
David Lyon, who was identified
while another worker identified
as Ogbojimo was lucky to have
while on the journey for a reason
yet unknown, paving way for the
BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI, Abuja

The government of the Republic crushed four policemen who as Odi Lyon. survived the unfortunate predators to attack them. Christian Association of
of Korea through its grant aid were on patrol duty and some LEADERSHIP gathered that incident, others were not so When contacted, the police Nigeria (CAN) said the process
and technical cooperation Agency officials of an oil surveillance though the identity of the lucky to escape the onslaught. public relations officer, Bayelsa of electing its new president
-Korea International Cooperation company, Darlon Security killer gunboat has not been The corpse of the police victims State command, Mr Asinim is still ongoing and would be
Agency (KOICA) has awarded Surveillance Services in Bayelsa known, there are indications has been recovered, while three Butswat, confirmed the completed today and a new
fully funded scholarships for State. that it may not be unconnected others are still missing. incident and said one Policeman president of the body unveiled.
master’s degree programmes to The incident occurred with the raging bloody clashes A source said the deceased was killed and three missing. The association has therefore
21 Nigerian government officials between Okumugbene between some suspected illegal policeman, whose body was “On 25 July 2022, at about debunked a report that Rev.
under its capacity improvement and and Odewari river close to refinery operators, the Darlon recovered, was able to swim 20:00 hours, a boat conveying Daniel Okoh has emerged as its
advancement for tomorrow (CIAT) Korokorosei junction in security operatives and the to the shore but died before policeman on surveillance new president.
scheme. Southern Ijaw local government Nigerian military. he could get to the clinic at capsized at Korokorosei A statement that was signed
During the session, the country area of the state. Some stakeholders claim Olugbobiri. The incident waterways, southern Ijaw by Pastor Adebayo Oladeji who
director Son Sungil emphasized Among the dead is that the gunboat mistook happened in the early hours of Local Government Area. One is media assistant to CAN’s
the importance of investing in the operations manager the occupants of the boat for Wednesday - around 1:30am. Policeman's body was recovered president, Rev Dr Samson
Human Resource Development of the company and the pirates harassing the people of The boat conveying the victims while three are missing,” he Ayokunle, said CAN is scheduled
HRD, and Korea’s unwavering desire younger brother of former the area. which has a 200-horsepower said. to hold its general assembly
to support Nigeria to achieve its on July 28 (today), where the
overarching development goals and new president would be made
objectives. known to the public.
He said a knowledge sharing The statement added that
session was presented by the KOICA although it is true that the Most
L-R Chairman, Senate
Alumni Association members South Committee on Public Rev Okoh has emerged as the
Korea International Cooperation Account, Senator candidate from the Electoral
Association of Nigeria, SKICAN to Matthew Urhoghide; College, this must be ratified by
share their first-hand experience Sen. Enyinnaya the National Executive Council
obtained in Korea. Abaribe; Senate and the General Assembly.
Son said this is the highest Minority Leader, According to the statement,
number of fully-funded scholarships Sen. Philip Aduda,
"The attention of the leadership
given to Nigerian officials in the and Sen. Chukwuka
Utazi during briefing of the Christian Association of
last 5 years, adding today, a pre- Nigeria has been drawn to the
on the threat to
departure orientation was organized story going round that the Most
impeach President
at the KOICA premises to provide Muhammadu Buhari Rev. Daniel Okoh has emerged
useful information about travel over the insecurity the new President of the CAN,”
logistics and stay in Korea. in the country at the he said in the statement.
In the same vein, the KOICA National Assembly, According to reports, the
country director stated that the in Abuja, yesterday. announcement of the purported
scholarship program aims to PHOTO BY IBRAHIM president is contained in a
support the capacity development MOHAMMED
statement on Tuesday in Abuja

Insecurity: NYSC Seeks More Troops In Orientation Camps

of partner countries. To meet this by the CAN's General Secretary,
goal, qualified government officials Barrister Joseph Daramola.
are admitted into leading Korean BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja “Nothing can be farther
universities to acquire professional visit to the Chief of Army the Nigerian Army. However, under their care.
Staff, Lt Gen Farouk Yahaya, we have come to you for more "We therefore plead for from the truth. For the record,
and systematic knowledge that Following the rising spate Daramola is not the spokesman
will play a critical role in their yesterday. support, bearing in mind that additional personnel in
of insecurity in the country, Abubakar also appreciated the NYSC is the baby of the all our Orientation camps of the Association but the
home country’s socio-economic the National Youth Service General Secretary."
development. the army for making NYSC a Nigerian Army,” she stated. across the Country. We will
Corps (NYSC) has called on great organisation. "I want to Abubakar said the NYSC really appreciate your kind
the Nigerian Army to deploy also plead for more support has orientation camps which assistance in this regard sir," I Won't Succumb To
NSIP: FG To Disburse additional security personnel
across orientation camps in
in terms of provision of
additional security to our
houses a minimum of 1,500
Corps members in all the
she added.
Responding, Yahaya said
Non-state Actors
N20,000 Each To Rural Poor the country. Orientation Camps across states of the federation, the army will continue to take – Uzodimma
The chairman, NYSC the Country. and given the incidences of the security of NYSC camps
BY TUNDE OGUNTOLA, Abuja BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE,
governing board, Ambassador "Sir, we are not unaware of insecurity in the country, very important, saying that it Owerri
Fatima Abubakar made the the security situation in the the board management was is willing to build interaction
Federal government says it has
call when she led a delegation Country and the many areas concerned about the safety with the corps for smooth Imo State Governor Hope
concluded plans to commence
of the scheme on a courtesy that require the attention of of the young men and women running of the scheme. Uzodimma has BRAGGED
the disbursement of N20,000
each to women and men in rural that no amount of blackmail
dwellers across the country via
the National Social Investment
FCTA Crushes 1,700 Impounded Motorcycles or posturing by political
oppositions will make his
BY IGHO OYOYO, Abuja center in 2006. exercise was carried out in demonstrates the substantial administration surrender to the
Programme (NSIP).
The grant for vulnerable Addressing journalists December 2021 when many capacity to manage the antics of non-state actors.
Federal Capital Territory during the commencement others were destroyed. enforcement but it would This is even as the government
groups programme was Administration (FCTA) has
introduced in 2020 to sustain of the second phase of "The efforts of the not be enough without the says it’s now set to create 50,000
crushed over 1,700 motorcycles the exercise at Wuye on enforcement of the Okada cooperation and support of jobs through the revitalization
the social inclusion agenda of that were impounded by the
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Wednesday, the director, FCT ban in FCT is yielding so many the command and control of moribund industries.
administration in line with Directorate of Road Traffic results. Today, We are starting established in the FCTA with The governor spoke
Administration. It is consistent its ban on motorcycle 'Okada'
with the national target of lifting Services, Dr. Abdulateef Bello with over 1,700 motorcycles, the support of the joint security yesterday at Orlu and Owerri
operation in parts of the said crushing the motorcycles they were impounded from task force being managed by respectively during the flag
100 million Nigerians out of nation's capital. would serve as a deterrent to people that remain adamant the FCT Police Command. So, off of the construction of two
poverty in 10 years. The administration banned other stubborn ones who still about operating within today we are marking another new signature road projects:
The minister of Humanitarian activities of motorcycle flout the laws. unauthorized areas. beginning by performing the Orlu/Mgbee/Akokwa to Ugah
Affairs, Disaster Management operators within the city He explained that the last "The DRTS task force always crushing," he said. road and Owerri/Mbaise/
and Social Development, Sadiya Obowo to Umuahia road, both
Umar Farouq, disclosed this
yesterday in Abuja during a Ibrahim Gobir Now Senate Leader to be handled by Craneburg
Construction firm.
media parley with stakeholders BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja Governor Uzodimma said,
and signed by the national Until his nomination, our party.
on the implementation of the despite the unnecessary
chairman of the party, Senator Gobir chaired the “Accept herewith, the
grant for vulnerable persons. National leadership of the distractions of the opposition
Abdullahi Adamu. The letter committee on national party’s nomination of Senator
Farouq said the grant was All Progressives Congress and non-state actors, the
was read by Senator Ahmad security and intelligence in Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto
designed to provide a one-off to (APC) has nominated Senator administration is determined to
Lawan, at the start of plenary the ninth assembly. East Senatorial District) as
some of the poorest and most Ibrahim Gobir, representing reduce the infrastructural deficit
yesterday. The nomination letter replacement for the Senate
vulnerable women in rural and Sokoto East as the new Senate in Imo to the barest minimum.
Gobir replaces the former reads, “With reference to leader and chairman of the
peri-urban areas of the country. leader and chairman of the He described the two roads
Senate Leader, Yahaya your letter No.: NASS9thS/ APC Caucus.
"A cash grant of N20,000.00 APC caucus in the Senate. as important economic roads
Abdullahi (Kebbi North), SP/D/12/ dated 16th June, “While thanking you for
will be disbursed to poor women The party’s decision to Imo people, connecting
who defected from the 2022, in which you informed the usual cooperation, please
and men across the 36 states of was contained in a letter many local government areas to
ruling party to the People’s the party of the vacancy of the accept the assurances of our
the Federation and the Federal addressed to President of neigbhouring states of Anambra
Democratic Party (PDP). office of the Senate Leader of best regards.”
Capital Territory, she said. the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and Abia.
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Caritas Nigeria L-R: Chief nursing officer,

2022 Miss Aso
Blames Climate Family Healthcare Centre Targets 1,000 Youths
Change For Herders, Area 2, Nurse Obuba For Empowerment
Horsfall; Rotary District
Farmers Clashes Governor District 9125,
Goddy Nnadi; past
BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja

BY IGHO OYOYO, Abuja president, Rotary Club of The 2022 Miss Aso International
Abuja Maitama, Victoria Beauty Queen, Mercy Odey Abu,
Caritas Nigeria has attributed Unoarumi, and president, has promised to provide job
farmers and herders’ clashes to Rotary Club of Abuja opportunities for 1000 youths.
the impact of climate change on Maitama 2022-2023, Speaking with journalists
the environment. It therefore Alhaji Yusuf Alli, during shortly after being crowned 2022
called on Nigerians to cultivate the commissioning of Miss Aso International Beauty
the habit of planting trees in Primary Health Centre Queen, Mercy said she started
Triage donated by Rotary her modeling career in 2014
their various localities to protect Club of Abuja Maitama to
the environment. primary healthcare centre, by registering with a modeling
Executive secretary of yesterday. agency in Cross River State,
Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Uche PHOTO BY REMI where she participated in her
Obodoechina, made this known AKUNLEYAN first beauty pageant to contest for
yesterday at the Laudato Si @ 7 Cross River Most Beautiful Girl.
Summit, with the theme, “Synod She said the victory would
of Synodality in the Context of AMAC To Digitalise Revenue Generation, Collection also be used as an opportunity to
Laudato Si @7,” organised by the BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI, Abuja Government Partnership recent past, is the council's to conduct government empower young people through
Church and Society Department (OGP) Nigeria, led by its chief membership of the OGP, business transparently just the acquisition of various skills
of Catholic Secretariat and Chairman of Abuja Municipal executive officer, Mr Sanjay because it has significantly led as management has ensured like shoe making, fashion
Caritas Nigeria in Abuja. Area Council (AMAC), Hon Pradhan. to the re-enforcement of good that people understood and designing, make up and real
He drew the attention of Christopher Maikalangu said The AMAC chairman governance by entrenching appreciate the workings of estate.
Nigerians to the reality of climate his administration would soon maintained that the widespread anti-corruption representative democracy in The linguistics and
change, reminding them that the digitalise all revenue generation administration shall remain consciousness, transparency the context of its transactions. communication studies graduate
environment is their home and and collection activities to focused and committed to and due process mechanism in He added that the council of the University of Calabar, also
they have the responsibility to improve the performance of transparency and accountability, the conduct of governance in has also held town hall revealed that it would be her
make that home habitable for revenue officers in the council. irrespective of intimidation and the area council. meetings; made publications corporate social responsibility
themselves. Maikalangu stated this in harassment from those who Maikalangu disclosed that on projects, involved people project to empower young people
According to the executive Abuja yesterday, in a welcome feed fat on corruption. since the induction of AMAC and its major stakeholders aged between 17 and 25 with
secretary of Caritas Nigeria, address at a reception for He said one of the greatest into the prestigious global from projects conception to skills that can fetch them money
it is Nigerians' responsibility members of the Open achievements of AMAC in the body, the council has strived completion. even while in school.
to always bring to their According to her, "I prioritise
education. I love people being
consciousness how they are
expected to live in the light of Borehole Water Largely Unsafe – Nasarawa Official aware of their environment.
this reality. BY RABIU OMAKU, Lafia and iron which he buttressed of underground water leading Daddere, Keana and Wamba. By education, I mean helping
have adverse effect on the to serious competition with Speaking on the shortage people with the knowledge that
Undergraduate General manager of the
Nasarawa State Water Board,
consumers. nearby trees. of water in Nasarawa town, he will help them in their field of
endeavour, be it in real estate,
Jailed For Cheating, Engr Haruna Shafa has
Shafa said the increase in
the construction of boreholes
The general
identified some of the
manager maintained that the ongoing
water work initiated by the fashion designing, or as a public
Impersonation described public water as the
only clean and safe source of
in Lafia, the state capital and
other local governments in dire
impediments to the supply of
water in Nasarawa Eggon to
federal government worth N2bn
would address the situation.
relations strategist.

BY ABDULLAHI OLESIN, Ilorin

drinking water for all. need of potable drinking water pipelines and water installations He said what remains now is Federal Poly Bida
Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the
He gave the hint during
an exclusive interview with
if left unchecked will affect the
environment.
vandalism.
Shafa asserted that the
the installation of pumps and
attributed lack of payment of
Gets New Registrar,
Kwara State High Court sitting in LEADERSHIP recently, saying This, according to him may state have five conventional water bill as another constraint. Bursar
Ilorin has convicted a 23-year-old that majority of underground lead to serious environmental treatment plants in Nasarawa He noted that the monthly bill BY ABU NMODU, Minna
student of Federal University of water which are mostly the catastrophe, adding that town, Toto, Mada (Mada water of water supply is just N400 still
Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger source of borehole water have the increasing number of works (Akwanga) Keffi, Lafia and consumers are not paying their Governing council of the Federal
State, Mohammed Bello, over some content of tin, lead, nitrate boreholes deplete the volume Doma and borehole schemes in bills. Polytechnic Bida, Niger State
offences bordering on cheating has approved the appointment
by personation.
Bello allegedly posed as a
Etsu Nupe Mourns Ex-EFCC’s Medical Director, Halilu of Malam Hussaini Mohammed
Enagi and Malam Sidique
white female with intent to BY ABU NMODU, Minna after a brief illness. He was the the late Rani Nupe was known received the sad news of his Marufu as substantive registrar
defraud unsuspecting victims. Rani Nupe . for fairness and justice. death saying “Although God and bursar of the institution
The defendant was prosecuted The Etsu Nupe and chairman, In a condolence message Abubakar said that the has His reasons for taking him respectively.
on two-count charge by the Niger State Council of from his Wadata Palace, deceased had shown genuine at this point in time, the people A release by the deputy
Ilorin Zonal Command of the Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Bida in Niger State, the Etsu love to the people living in his of Kin Nupe have enjoyed his registrar information and
Economic and Financial Crimes Yahaya Abubakar, has Nupe described Rani Nupe domain, irrespective of their fatherly advice and he will be protocol, Malam Abubakar
Commission (EFCC). expressed shock over the as patriotic, pious, generous, tribe and religious inclinations. greatly missed,” he said. Dzukogi, said the approval was
On April 22, 2022, the death of Dr Makun Halilu, complete gentleman and a "Dr Makun Halilu was The monarch prayed to made at the 89th council meeting
EFCC while acting on credible a former medical director committed titleholder of the a godly man, who had the Almighty Allah to forgive the held on 26th July,2022.
intelligence arrested Bello with Economic and Financial emirate. interest of his people at heart shortcomings of the deceased He said the selection board
alongside other suspected Crimes Commission (EFCC). While saying that the demise above any other thing,” he and grant his family and committee of the council had
fraudsters at Agric Estate, Sango Halilu, died in the early had created a wide vacuum that said. Abubakar said that he friends the fortitude to bear earlier conducted interview
area of Ilorin, the Kwara State hours of yesterday in Abuja would be difficult to fill, he said was deeply touched when he the loss. for the position of registrar
capital. The defendant did not and bursar respectively
only admit to committing the Anglican Bishop Chides APC, Tinubu Over ‘Fake Bishop’ Saga and forwarded their
crime, but pleaded guilty to the BY KUNLE OLASANMI, Abuja this is a demonstration of 2nd session of the 5th Synod Speaking further on the recommendations to the council.
charge upon arraignment in insensitivity to the plurality of will hold from July 29 to 31, at Muslim-Muslim ticket issue, Malam Hussaini, who hails
court. The Lord Bishop, Diocese of religion; the polarized nature of St Peter's Church, Karu Abuja. the bishop submitted that from Edati local government of
Following his guilty plea, Kubwa (Anglican Communion), Nigeria; the plight of Christians On the synod, the bishop said there can never be a rational Niger State has been a deputy
counsel to the EFCC, Andrew Rev. Dr Duke Akamisoko, in Nigeria and the feelings of it is a yearly gathering of policy explanation for such "a selfish, registrar in the polytechnic for
Akoja reviewed the facts of the has taken a swipe at the Christians in Northern Nigeria makers of the diocese, and the greedy and self-centeredness eight years, while Malam Sidique
case through a witness who is presidential candidate of the etc," Bishop Akamisoko stated. highest decision-making body decision by the APC. It is Marufu is from Kwara State and
an operative of the commission, All Progressives Congress Akamisoko opined that of the Church. irresponsible of APC to take had been a chief accountant at
who tendered the extra-judicial (APC), Bola Tinubu for picking Tinubu's action was a “At Synod, policies are made its political survival over the Kwara State Polytechnic.
statements of the defendant, one a Muslim as his running mate. "direct insult on the entire to regulate the affairs of the stability and peace of Nigeria.” The new registrar has held
apple iphone Xr and fraudulent Bishop Akamisoko Christendom" stressing that diocese, assess and evaluate positions at different levels in the
"The party ought to have
messages printed from his device, categorically said the Muslim- "APC has made a choice; it is left previous policies to measure taken a cue from the opposition polytechnic and is at present the
which were admitted in evidence. Muslim ticket is totally for Christians in Nigeria to also the level of compliance or against his vice-presidential deputy registrar establishment
Akoja urged the court to unacceptable to the Church. make their choice." He stated otherwise.” Theme of this year's ambition and how President and council affairs and also the
hold that the prosecution "This is totally unacceptable this while addressing the press Synod, Bishop Akamisoko said, Muhammadu Buhari opted public relations officer of the
had established the necessary to us as a Church. It constitutes at the 2022 pre-Synod held in is, "I chose and appointed you for a Christian running mate school.
ingredients of the alleged crime a gross abuse of our collective Kubwa, Abuja. to bear fruit that will remain in 2015 instead of the Muslim- He is a holder of master’s
against the defendant to warrant sensitivity as a nation. Muslim- The bishop disclosed that the (John 15:16)". Muslim ticket. degree and a member of Institute
his conviction. Muslim ticket at a time like of Corporate Administration.
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Lagos Focus
J.K. Randle Lagos Assures Residents Of Continuous Investment In Education Lagos Assembly
education district 1 (covering the children to academically excluding the recently new Appoints
STORIES BY GEORGE OKOJIE,
Centre Will Be
Bolade for stakeholders of education not only prepares 20 LGAs and 3 LCDAs, not
Lagos

The Lagos State Ministry of Ijaiye) and 6 (covering Ikeja, in the future, equipping them Junior Secondary School Oshungboye As
Agege, Alimosho and Ifako- excel, but also socially relevant school structure at Vetland
Commissioned
competitive in various sectors fully kitted with technological Acting Chairman Of
Education has commenced Oshodi, Isolo, Mushin) with the right skills to be built with containers and
In November a stakeholders a Town Hall respectively.

According to her, “The and laboratories as this LAHASCOM

meeting across the six The commissioner and be champions globally. solutions in the classrooms
–Sanwo-Olu education districts to take explained that the
stock of views, opinions and stakeholders meeting is magnitude of the challenges invention is a futuristic plan
Lagos State Governor, gaps on the state’s investment aimed at sharing information we face in the education of how schools will look like The Lagos State House of
Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in delivering qualitative about the intervention of sector is huge, but the in Lagos State. Assembly has appointed
has said the biggest art education in public schools. the government so far in the administration of Mr. Mrs. Adefisayo also Otunba Richard Akin
The state’s Commissioner education sector, appraising BabajideSanwo-Olu has been explained that the governor
museum, J.K. Randle Oshungboye as acting
for Education, Mrs. Folasade the ongoing reforms and faithful in implementing also rewarded 13 outstanding
Centre for Yoruba Adefisayo who disclosed this Chairman, Lagos State
seeking new collaborative reforms with commitment Lagos State teachers/school
culture and history will to newsmen in Lagos, said the House of Assembly
ways towards continuous and determination to tackle administrators for the second
be commissioned in meeting involved community improvement of quality these challenges”. time, with car gifts at the Service Commission,
November this year. leaders, parent forum and all education in all schools. The commissioner second edition of Teachers (LAHASCOM)
The Governor stated education stakeholders. Mrs. Adefisayo pointed highlighted some of major Merit Award as a way to The assembly explained
this when he received the The day one of the town out the administration of interventions by the state motivate and encourage that the appointment,
Minister of Information hall meeting was held at Girls Governor Babajide Sanwo- government which includes our teachers for excellence, made through a letter
and Culture, Alhaji Lai Senior High School, Agege Olu has instituted various commissioning thousands quality and effective dated July 21, 2022
Mohammed, on a courtesy and Ikeja Grammar School, initiatives in ensuring that of school projects across all education delivery. became necessary to fill the
visit at the state House in vacuum left by the removal
Marina. of former Chairman, Chief
According to him, Lagos Wale Mogaji and for the
State will literally become effective management of
the global epicentre for the commission.
culture and tourism Prior to his appointment,
exhibitions, as Nigeria Otunba Oshungboye
hosts the maiden United was Commissioner 1 in
Nations World Tourism the Commission and
Organisation (UNWTO) had garnered much
Global Conference on experience in the banking
Tourism, Culture and the sector for 28 years out of
Creative Industries in which he spent 11 years
November. as an HR expert before
his appointment as the
LAWMA Special Adviser on Budget
and Economic Planning to
Intensifies the Speaker, Lagos State
House of Assembly, Rt.
Clearing Of Waste Hon. Mudashiru Obasa
between 2015 and 2019.
The Lagos Waste Management It is expected that
Authority, (LAWMA) said Oshungboye will this
it has intensified clearing of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (5th right); minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed (middle); commissioner for Tourism, Arts and week hold meetings with
the backlog of waste around Culture, Pharm Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (4th right); chief of staff to the governor, Tayo Ayinde (3rd right); commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga members, management
the Lagos metropolis, largely Omotoso (2nd right); permanent secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Oyinade Nathan-Marsh (3rd left) and the entourage of the minister, and staff to chart a new
through massive night during a meeting at Lagos House, Marina . PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU course for the commission.
operations. The new acting chairman
The waste management
authority disclosed
the night operations is
that 4 Work-free Days For Workers Misconstrued – Lagos Govt was born on April 14, 1959
and has been active in the
politics of the state since
personally coordinated by Lagos State government four work-free days (26th, Voter’s Cards before the according to Grade Levels 2015.
its managing director and yesterday said the four days- 27th, 28th and 29th July Independent National Election and allotted one day per According to a statement
chief executive officer, Mr. work free days for its workers 2022) to enable Lagos State Commission’s (INEC) deadline batch to ensure that no public signed by Head Public
Ibrahim Odumboni, and have to obtain their Permanent Civil Servants obtain their of 31st July 2022. servant would be denied the Affairs of the commission
witnessed the clearance of Voters Cards (PVC) has been Permanent Voters’ Cards has "In granting his approval, opportunity of fulfilling his/ Omolola Alli-Balogun,
waste indiscriminately dumped misconstrued. been largely misconstrued. It Mr. Governor made it clear her civic duty, being the right the function of the
at some unauthorised locations The state’s Commissioner has therefore become necessary that seventy-five percent of of every citizen, particularly
commission is to recruit
following diesel scarcity and for Information and Strategy, to set the records straight and the workforce must be available to participate in the upcoming
Mr. Gbenga Omotoso who put the approval granted by Mr. throughout the four days to Y2023 general elections. For personnel, promote,
its exorbitant price, which
stated this in a statement noted Governor in proper context. ensure the smooth running of the avoidance of doubt, the discipline, formulate and
negatively affected the waste
evacuation efforts of the PSP that the approval by the state "Mr. Governor’s approval government business. Circular Ref. No. CIR/HOS/’22/ implement guidelines that
operators and the agency. governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo- was in response to agitations ‘’This explains why the Vol.1/034 of 25 July 2022 would ensure effective and
Some of the areas already Olu has been given political by Civil Servants for an junior, middle management which is titled: Collection of efficient service delivery in
covered by the intensive connotation. opportunity to register and and Senior Officers in the Permanent Voters’ Card, is in the state legislature.
operations include Mushin; He said, "The approval of collect their Permanent public service were batched the public domain.’’
Oshodi; Ejigbo; Lagos

'Lagos Deputy Not Beaten Up In APC Secretariat'

Mainland; Apapa axis; Surulere;
Lagos Island; Ikoyi; Lekki
axis; Victoria Island; and Ajah,
among others. The Lagos State deputy The media office of the which has gone viral in the unfounded. not a true reflection of what
It would be recalled that the governor, Dr. Kadiri Lagos State Deputy Governor last 24 hours on th social "While we would not happened at the meeting.
LAWMA helmsman, a few days Hamzat has debunked a in a statement yesterday media. have joined issues with the Also, we would not allow
ago, promised that the agency media publication (Not stated that, "Our attention "The Office of the Deputy originator of the story and some quack bloggers and
would use the opportunity LEADERSHIP ) “Lagos has been drawn to an online Governor wishes to state his/her cohorts, we are journalists with mischievous
of cessation of rainfall and Deputy Governor, Others story with the Headline,” in unequivocal terms, for compelled to write this piece inclination bring the
appreciable progress on Beaten Up In Free For All ‘Lagos Deputy Governor, the attention of millions of due to the inaccuracies it personality and name of
landfills' rehabilitation, to cart Fight At The APC Secretariat,” Others Beaten Up In Free-for- readers that the report is conveyed; as the story was the Deputy Governor to
away the backlog of waste. describing it as false. all At The APC Secretariat,’ untrue, mischievous, fake and completely different and disrepute.’’
14 NORTH WEST Thursday, July 28, 2022

Jigawa LP Guber 2 Kebbi Ex-deputy Governors, Bauchi Women Quit APC For PDP CAN Disowns Progressive
Candidate Declares BY KABIR WURMA, Birnin Kebbi yesterday, Aliyu and Kabi said, equal treatment, especially Nigerians out of poverty and Christian Clerics Who
APC Nigeria’s Biggest and KAMAL IBRAHIM, Bauchi they left the APC because of when it forms the government hunger among others. Endorsed Tinubu
Catastrophe Two former deputy governors
maltreatment and the state
government’s failure to execute
in 2023.
He also assured them
She said the 5,000 women
defectors would work towards
BY NONYE EKWENUGO, Kaduna
BY MUH’D ZANGINA KURA, of Kebbi State, Ibrahim K. Aliyu meaningful projects in the state. that the party would change ensuring the victory of the PDP Christian Association of Nigeria
Dutse and Mohammed Bello Dantani, “Government has promised its leadership style when it presidential candidate, Alhaji (CAN), Kaduna State chapter,
Magajin Rafin Kabi alongside, to offer us positions during assumes office. The defectors Atiku Abubakar, Governor has expressed dismay over the
Labour Party (LP) All Progressives Congress (APC) the last concluded primaries were received alongside with Bala Mohammed of Bauchi desperation of the All Progressives
gubernatorial candidate in zonal vice chairman, Alhaji but, ended up with nothing,” stakeholders of PDP, Alhaji State and other candidates for Congress (APC) presidential and
Jigawa State, Comrade Tsoho Atiku Alaramma Warrah and he added. They noted that Abba Aliero, Alhaji Abubakar various elective positions in the vice presidential candidates to
Garba has described the All the state organising secretary, there is no way APC will win Atiku Bunu Jega, Alhaji Garba forthcoming general election. get the support of anyone in the
Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Mai Unguwa Shanga the forthcoming 2023 general Maidoki Zuru, Alhaji Sani The convener of Atiku name of Christians ahead of the
administration as clueless and 43 others have defected election in the state as its Dododo among others. Door-to-Door Mobilisation 2023 general election.
and the biggest catastrophe in from the APC to the Peoples members have lost confidence In a chat with LEADERSHIP, Forum, Ambassador Imran The Kaduna State chairman
Nigeria. Democratic Party (PDP). in the party. the leader of the defectors, Abdullahi Idris, who facilitated of CAN, Rev John Joseph
He stated this in an In Bauchi State, 5,000 APC The PDP chairman, Alhaji Fatima Mohammed, said their the defection commended Hayab said this yesterday while
interview with LEADERSHIP women have also defected to Bello Suru, who was represented resolve to join the PDP was due the women for their foresight addressing journalists in Kaduna.
in Dutse. He said the kind the PDP. While expressing their by the state secretary, Alhaji to the failure of the APC-led and promised to carry them Hayab noted that a recent
of retrogression Nigeria loyalty at PDP Secretariat in Bawa Kalgo, welcomed them federal government to fulfil its along for the victory of PDP publication of an alleged group of
witnessed in the last seven Birnin Kebbi, the state capital into the party and assured them campaign promises of lifting candidates in general election. Christians named, “Progressive
years is unprecedented.
Christian Clerics, North-West
Garba said APC had
Zone” has shown how the APC
exhibited high level of bad
L-R: President, presidential and vice presidential
governance through its
African Institute of candidates are so desperate in
unfriendly policies and
Waste Management getting the support of Christians
programmes which aggravated
and Environmental in the country not minding the
the prevalence of poverty,
Study (AIWMES), Dr genuineness of the person, group
insecurity, educational Suleiman Musa Tanko, or organisation.
backwardness and other social presenting Fellowship It would be recalled that some
and economic crises in Nigeria Award to the director, persons under the auspices of
instead of addressing them. Womenhood School Progressive Christian Clerics,
The gubernatorial candidate of Health Science,
North-West Zone said they have
added that, from the first day Mallam Nurudeen
Bello. With them is thrown their weight behind the
of its assumption to power
the AIWMES registrar Muslim-Muslim ticket fielded
APC appeared to have no
general, Dr Ahmed by the All Progressives Congress
blueprint for addressing the
Abdulateef Tayo, (APC) presidential flag bearer,
challenges militating against
during the AIWMES Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and
the progress of the country. award presentation of urged Christians to support the
NEDC Donates Hybrid in Kaduna, yesterday.
PHOTO BY GBENGA
Tinubu/Shettima ticket.

Solar Borehole To ABIOLA

Yobe NYSC Camp Corps Member Donates
30 Wheelchairs, Others
BY FRANCIS OKOYE, Maiduguri
Northern Youths Warn Against Shifting Of 2023 Polls To Bauchi PWDs
North East Development BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja observed and truly too, the APC candidate from top to and also ensure that the voters,
Commission (NEDC) clandestine moves and actions the bottom, will be allowed to especially the rural north, are not BY KHALID IDRIS DOYA, Bauchi
yesterday donated 10,000litres A group, Northern Youth by some political stakeholders campaign in any part of the brainwashed and divided into
hybrid capacity borehole to the Leaders Forum (NYLF) As part of Community
to create a security crisis that northern states and FCT,” the religious or ethnic inclinations.” Development Service (CDS)
National Youth Service Corps comprising 47 groups has will necessitate the shifting or group warned. He explained that, “it
(NYSC) Orientation Camp at warned against alleged plans project, a National Youth
cancellation of the presidential According to the statement is a known fact that this Service Corps (NYSC) member,
Dazigau in Yobe State. to postpone or cancel the 2023 elections in February, 2023. titled, “It is time for Buhari to government has failed in
The commission has also general election in Nigeria. The Dalis Dakum, has donated 30
“We would like to resign,” NYLF said that it is a known everything. Therefore, if at wheelchairs and 50 white canes
approved the construction of group is also advocating for the unequivocally state that the fact that 2023 presidential election all it can no longer guarantee
a 250-capacity auditorium for formation of an Interim National to physically challenged people in
NYLF is totally opposed to the is the most important and decisive the safety of its citizens and Bauchi State.
Yobe State University which is Government (ING) to oversee shifting of the presidential election which will determine and conducive environment for the
expected to cost about N500 the 2023 general election. Speaking during the
election not to even talk of the define the future of the country peaceful conduct of the 2023 distribution of the equipment
million. NYLF national president, cancellation. and as such, everything humanly elections, we strongly advise
At the inauguration Comrade Elliot Afiyo, stated this at Yelwa Labourer in Bauchi,
“We want to warn all possible including personal and that President Muhammadu yesterday, Dalis Dakum explained
ceremony, which was held in a statement after a meeting the stakeholders that are collective sacrifices must be carried Buhari should resign now and an
at the orientation camp, the with former military president, that the gesture was borne out of
surreptitiously working towards out and seen to be done. Interim Government which will her passion to help the physically
managing director of the General Ibrahim Badamasi this line of thought, that if “This is why the NYLF has supervise the elections in 2023
NEDC, Mohammed Alkali, said Babangida on Tuesday. challenged.
such decision is ever taken, we been going round the country be formed if truly he is eager to The 2022 Batch B stream
the donation was part of the Afiyo said, “We have will ensure that not a single to consult and create awareness go as he said.
commission’s commitment to II corps member with code
rebuilding institutions which number BA/21B/3194, serving
were hitherto destroyed by the 2023: APC’s Victory Will Guarantee Your Stay In Office, Masari Tells LG Chairmen at General Hassan Unity College,
Yelwa Labourer, Bauchi, revealed
insurgents in the North East BY GODWIN ENNA, Katsina general election, stating that party’s primaries in the state. doing yourself a good thing.” that some non-governmental
region.
only the party’s victory would Masari said, “ The newly sworn He added that they should do organisations (NGOs) contributed
The NYSC camp, which Governor of Katsina State, guarantee their stay in office. local government chairmen all humanly possible to ensure to the success of the project.
was originally located at Fika Aminu Bello Masari has tasked He was speaking when should note that winning the the survival of the party in their She said, “I see their suffering
Town over 60km away from chairmen of the 34 local the northwest consultative forthcoming election would respective localities, affirming whenever I see one passing, so
Potiskum, was later relocated government areas in the state committee of the party visited guarantee your stay in office. that if APC losses any seat in I decided to put a smile on their
to Dazigau near Potiskum to work and ensure that the All the state on fact findings and Therefore, if you fold your hands their jurisdictions they should faces through my community
because of various Boko Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation of aggrieved waiting for someone to ask you know that their seats are also at development service project.”
Haram attacks on the camp emerges victorious in the 2023 aspirants in the just concluded to work for the party, you are not risk. She appreciated Mr Ayuba
in Fika which was later closed
Burki, the Chief Executive Officer,
down.
The managing director Health Security: Experts Harp On Dangers Of Foreign Food Beautiful Gate People Handicap,
of NEDC stated that the BY NONYE EKWENUGO, Kaduna the 2nd annual scientific Raheem who spoke on process of governance and law Jos, for the great help rendered
commission will continue to conference and workshop held the theme, “Critical Roles of making. in the procurement of the hand
make strategic interventions A former national president in Kaduna. He said research Laboratory Science Practice: Listick, who is the chairman, powered tricycles and white canes.
in areas of need in various of the Association of Medical had shown that 10 percent Health Security Equals Wealth” House Committee on Health, She added that, “The white
institutions and other sectors Laboratory Scientists of of imported food posed big noted that 70 percent of deaths Plateau State House Of canes were to allow its users
of life in the region. Nigeria (AMLSN), Dr Toyosi threat to the health of many in Nigeria are infectious related. Assembly, said, “Being involved to scan their surroundings for
The state coordinator of the Raheem, has called on Nigerians, hence the need for In the same vein, the will allow them to protect obstacles or orientation marks
NYSC, Hajiya Hafsat Yerima Nigerians to maintain healthy regulatory agencies to ensure chairman of the occasion, Hon the interest of the profession and also helpful for onlookers
thanked the commission for diet by avoiding some foreign that proper checks are done Nambol Listick, stressed that and formulate bills that in identifying the user as blind
solving the water problem in foods. before they are imported into there is a need for laboratory will safeguard the health of or visually impaired and taking
the camp. Raheem made the call at the country. scientists to get involved in the Nigerians.” appropriate care.
 Thursday, July 28, 2022 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA SOUTH WEST 15
Land Dispute:
Elegushi Family
Police Nab Man For Raping, Impregnating Step-daughter Oyo Deputy Governor
Assures Of Inclusive
BY ALO ABIOLA, Ado Ekiti local government area of claimed that the suspect had her at home whenever her
Petitions Army Over A man, identified as Ojo
the state.
The police public relations
unlawful carnal knowledge
of her severally before and
mother is not around and
oftentimes lures her into the
Governance
Threat To Life Babatunde has been officer, Ekiti Command, a after she became pregnant. farm, defiles and threatens
BY ADEBAYO WAHEED, Ibadan
BY OLUGBENGA SOYELE, Lagos arrested by the police in Deputy Superintendent of She explained that the her never to tell anyone or The deputy governor of Oyo
Ekiti State for allegedly Police Sunday Abutu who man started raping her when face the consequence. State, Barrister Abdulroheem
The Elegushi Royal Family of raping and impregnating his disclosed this to journalists her mother who gave birth The police said the suspect, Bayo Lawal, has assured that
Ikateland has petitioned the 15-year-old step daughter said the arrest was carried through Caesarean Section during interrogation the Governor Seyi Makinde-led
Nigerian Army over the alleged (names withheld). out by the operatives of the (CS) had to be admitted to confessed to the commission administration will continue to
threat to life and encroachment Babatunde who was Juvenile Welfare Centre the hospital for about three of the crime and claimed it run an all-inclusive government
of its ancestral land by an Army said to have raped the (JWC) of the State CID, of weeks leaving her and the was the handiwork of the in the state.
Brigadier General. teenager repeatedly was the Command. step father at home. devil. Lawal who stated this
The family, in a petition arrested in Omuo Ekiti, The victim, who is already According to her, the Abutu said the suspect will while addressing political
signed by its lawyer, Adepeju headquarters of Ekiti East four months pregnant, stepfather always sleeps with be arraigned accordingly. stakeholders from Ogbomoso
Omotayo of Bandele Omotayo & zone of the state, assured that
co, called on the Army authority the present government of the
to intervene and stopped the state would be inclusive.
attempt to use its personnel L-R: Chief press The stakeholders, including
from the Army Signal, Apapa to secretary to the appointees of Governor Seyi
unleash mayhem on its clients. governor, Ekiti State, Makinde, local government
The petitioners are Chief Yinka Oyebode; chairmen and National
Elegushi Ifasegun, the member, Ekiti State Assembly candidates from
Opemolua of Ikate Land, House of Assembly, Ogbomoso zone, paid a courtesy
Elegushi Property Investment Tajudeen Akingbolu;
chief of staff to visit to the governor in his
Company and Chief John office at the Secretariat, Agodi,
Ogunyemi, the Baale of Itedo. the governor, Tolu
Ibitola; and executive Ibadan.
The petition, a copy of Lawal added that the
director, Community
which was obtained by our Engageme, government of Governor
Correspondent, is titled EGBEYEWA Group, Makinde would continue to
“Assault, Harassment, Dapo Oriola, during be fair to all zones of the state,
Intimidation, Threat To Snuff the presentation of adding that stakeholders should
Out Life By Military Riffles laptop computers rest assured of his (Lawal’s)
And The Use Of Nigerian to EKHA members commitment to fairness, equity
Army Weapons/Equipment To by the EGBEYEWA
Group in Ado-Ekiti, and good governance at all
Unleash Terror And Wrestle times.
Land At Itedo, Lagos State And yesterday.
The deputy governor, who
Abuse Of Office By Brigadier said he could conveniently claim
General YO Zubair Of Nigerian
Army Signal Base, Apapa, Lagos Oyo Recalls 129 Sacked Primary School Teachers to be an Ogbomoso indigene,
expressed happiness over the
State”. BY ADEBAYO WAHEED, Ibadan Council (SEC) had approved selfless consideration in sector, thousands of family congratulatory visit paid to his
that a total of 129 officers administering the state. dependents who have been office by critical stakeholders
Oyo State government has wrongly dismissed by the He noted that the recent subjected to untold economic
NDLEA Arrests Man reinstated 129 public primary
school teachers, unlawfully
Oyo State government reinstatement of the state’s hardship due to the layoff
from Ogbomoso zone.

With AK-47 Rifle, Pump sacked by the previous

between 2011 and 2019
for reinstatement, subject
129 school teachers who
were fired by the previous
of their breadwinners will
now have a new lease of life”, Court Jails Internet
administration.
Action Gun In Ondo The executive chairman,
to agreeing not to demand
for arrears payment for the
administration, is a symbolic
achievement that cannot be
Adeniran said.
He therefore called on Fraudster For 6
BY TOPE FAYEHUN, Akure
Oyo State Universal Basic
Education Board, Dr. Nureni
period they were away which
the state converted to leave of
neglected.
“This is a plus for the
teachers in the state to
reciprocate Makinde’s
Months
Operatives of the Nigeria Aderemi Adeniran stated absence. education sector. Apart gesture, through BY OLUGBENGA SOYELE, Lagos
Drug Law Enforcement this on Wednesday, while Adeniran applauded from being an addition to commitment to duties and
Agency (NDLEA), Ondo State congratulating the teachers. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the
Governor Seyi Makinde the dwindling number of redoubling their dedication
command, have arrested a He said the State Executive Lagos State Special Offences
for his kindness and teachers in the public primary to work.
man, Destiny Agbaijoh, with Court in Ikeja has convicted
and sentenced a 39-year-old
an AK-47 rifle, a pump action
gun and ammunition. Apprehension As Traders Shut Down Markets In Lagos Over PVCs graduate, Babatunde Oladejo to
Agbaijoh, a 25-year-old, was BY GEORGE OKOJIE, Lagos
six months imprisonment for
go for their voter cards. The Permanent Voter Card (PVC) traders to get their PVCs was fraud and forgery.
arrested with the ammunition traders, especially from Lagos before the deadline date. taken in a meeting of market
which he concealed inside a There was fear and Justice Taiwo jailed Oladejo
mainland and its environs, According to them, the leaders in the state led by after he pleaded guilty to a
bag during a stop and search apprehension on Wednesday besieged PVC centres, defiling decision to embark on a two- the Iyaloja -General of Lagos,
duty along Ore-Okitipupa at some major markets in one-count amended charge
the sun and rain for the voters day suspension of business Mrs. Iyabo Tinubu-Ojo. brought against him by the
road. Lagos State, as the traders registration exercise. activities in the markets “The Iyaloja has told the
The NDLEA state shut their shops and besieged Economic and Financial Crimes
Consumers who had gone for the PVC collection and market leaders to mobilise the Commission (EFCC).
commandant, Mr Kayode Raji, the local government offices to the market to procure registration was taken to traders to collect their PVC,
while parading the suspect in to get their Permanent Voters The EFCC counsel, Samuel
foodstuffs and other items prevent their members from that is why we did not open Daji had informed the court that
Akure, the state capital, said Cards (PVCs) as instructed by from markets across Lagos being affected by the July our shops today. In fact it has
the suspect who boarded a the leadership of the market the convict falsely presented
experienced difficulties doing 31st deadline announced by caused apprehension in the himself as a Lone Wolf to his
commercial vehicle, was found ahead of the 2023 general so as the traders informed the Independent National markets because many of the
with one AK-47, one pump election. victim, and also defrauded him
them of the decision of Electoral Commission (INEC). traders and buyers were not of the sum of N10 million.
action, 91 bullets of 5.56 LEADERSHIP checks show the market leadership to A trader who spoke on aware before coming to the
mm,16 cartridges and cash of that the markets were closed Daji had also claimed that
shut down the markets for condition of anonymity said market to sell and buy things,” the convict had fraudulent
N347,000 concealed in a bag down to enable traders to two days to obtain their the directive to mobilize the he said.
during the search. documents on his HP Elitebook
laptop which he used to defraud
According to Raji, the
suspect wanted to bribe the China To Partner Ekiti On Nuclear Science, Knowledge Zone Devt the victim.
operatives with the cash found The prosecutor had insisted
BY ALO ABIOLA, Ado Ekiti Kayode Fayemi in Ado- Ekiti, on how to peacefully apply about knowledge generation,
on him but was rejected. that the offence is contrary to
the state capital. nuclear energy to serve the knowledge development and Section 318 of the Criminal Law
The Commandant said, The Chinesegovernment has The Chinese Ambassador who people of the state. knowledge transmission as well
“This suspect was arrested expressed its preparedness to of Lagos State.
noted that the partnership will Jianchun was in the state for a as wealth creation for the benefit Oladejo pleaded guilty to the
on the 20th of July this year, partner with Ekiti State in the include the development of the three day feasibility study of the of the people of the state.
along Ore-Okitipupa road by utilization of nuclear science charge after entering into a plea
state knowledge Zone project Ekiti Knowledge Zone and how Governor Fayemi expressed bargain agreement with the
our men on stop and search and technology in developing was accompanied by the Director to apply nuclear technology in the readiness of the state
operation. critical sectors of the state. anti-graft agency.
General, Nigeria Atomic Energy the development of agriculture, to explore nuclear energy Following the development,
“He was arrested with AK- The Chinese Ambassador Commission (NAEC), Professor health, biotechnology, in the development of
47, which was discovered that to Nigeria, Mr Cui Jianchun the court ordered the convict
Yusuf Ahmed. education and other critical agriculture, education, health, to go through the plea bargain
the breach number has been stated this when he led experts The partnership with sectors of the state. biotechnology and a whole
tampered with, but the three from China National Nuclear protocol wherein he affirmed
CNNC, according to him, is a In his remarks, Governor range of other sectors to the the voluntariness of his
magazines have an inscription Corporation (CNNC) and technological collaboration that Fayemi explained that his advantage of the entire people
that looks like the Nigeria other Chinese delegation on agreement with the anti-graft
would promote understanding administration was passionate of the state. commission.
Police.” a courtesy visit to Governor
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But if you do choose to keep it on, make sure it won‘t get in the way of
dancing and 1 mingling.
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option for those who want to wear a longer veil for the reception, but
Z E B R A 6 Crime in some high-stakes insurance fraud
7 Word in some reginal titles
go all out with a birdcage veil to match? „It will become the ornate part
of the ensemble,“ says Strauss.

A Short Wedding Dress

4 Animal evoked in the British term
still want the freedom to move throughout the evening.“ This for a crosswalk
wedding
6 8 “So... why should i care?” The shorter the dress, the shorter the veil. „For a sassy, cocktail length
veil style is6alsoCrime
called ainballet
some veil.
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Floor-Length Wedding Veil: 72“
A R S O N DOWN
gown or shorter, we love a birdcage veil, or better yet, a whimsical
multiple-layer veil in a shorter length... Something reminiscent of an
Audrey Hepburn movie,“ says Imbriano.
8 "So
„A floor-length ... why
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the floor and matches the length of the 7 1 Yogi with famously quippy teachings

G R E A T 2 Norwegian playwright Henrik

bride‘s gown,“ says Caravella. The flowing fabric will add extra volume A Beachy Bohemian Dress
DOWN
to your look, perfect for a bride who was torn between a ball gown and Getting hitched oceanfront? According to Strauss, a chapel veil is great
a more streamlined silhouette. 3 Paint with _____ strokes for a beach wedding when you want the veil flowing in the wind but
1 Yogi with famously quippy teachings 4 Zig’s counterpart not to be too cumbersome.
Chapel Wedding Veil: 90“ playwright Henrik
2 Norwegian
8
5 Grasshopper’s counterpart, in fable
Opting to 3forgo

sweeps across
a train?
Paint withA___chapel-length
strokes veil will create the illusion
of a train, without any pesky bustling required. „A chapel-length veil
4 Zig's counterpart
the floor extending slightly beyond the bride‘s gown,“
A N D By Lauren Frankfort and Hillary Hoffower

Culled From: https://www.brides.com/story/style-tips-on-choosing-veil-

says Caravella.
5 Grasshopper's counterpart, in fable Source: www.washingtonpost.com SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE for-your-wedding-dress

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AKINNIRAN BABALOLA OKEREKE CHASMADA AMEH ABDULLAHI
I, formerly known as MISS OLAWOLU I formerly known and addressed as Miss. I formerly known and addressed as OKORIE I, formerly known as CHASMADA I, formerly known as ADUKWU JANET I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI
OLABISI OLUBUNMI, now wish AGUNBIADE SEBOLATAN SEKE. Now wish IJEOMA PRINCESS. Now wish to be THADAWUS, now wish to be called now wish to be called and addressed ZANNINU now wish to be called and
to be called and addressed as MRS to be called, known and addressed as Mrs. called, known and addressed as OKEREKE and addressed as CHASMADA as AMEH ADUKWU JANET All former addressed as ABDULLAHI YAHAYA
AKINNIRAN OLABISI OLUBUNMI BABALOLA SEBOLATAN SEKEMI. All former NWABUEZE IJEOMA PRINCESS. All former THADAWUS TABIYA All former
All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Banks, Concerned documents remain valid. Banks, Concerned documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General MUSA All former documents remain valid.
General public should please take note. Authorities and General Public take note. Authorities and General Public take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note.

CHIAMAKA ADENIRAN AJIBADE IS’HAKU NWACHUKWU AHONSI

I, formerly known as MISS CHIAMAKA I, formerly known as ADEDOYIN YETUNDE I, formerly known as AMOS YEMI I, formerly known as IS’HAKU AKU I, formerly known as ARIMAH BERTHA I, formerly known as AHONSI ANDY
IBE UDUMA now wish to be called and OLUWAREMILEKUN now wish to be called AJIBADE now wish to be called now wish to be called and addressed OGECHI now wish to be called and PRINCE now wish to be called
and addressed as ADENIRAN YETUNDE and addressed as AJIBADE, AMOS as IS’HAKU AREN AKU All former addressed as NWACHUKWU BERTHA and addressed as AHONSI TEDDY
addressed as MRS CHIAMAKA MABEL OLUWAREMILEKUN All former documents ADEYEMI. All former documents OGECHI DOB-19/1/1976 All former OMOIKHOA All former documents
AYO All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
remain valid. General public should please remain valid. General public should public should please take note. documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should
General public should please take note. take note. please take note. public should please take note. please take note.

SHUAIBU CORRECTION OF NAME IBRAHIM MOHAMMED OPARA EMEKA

I, formerly known as AUWALU SHUAIBU That my name was wrong captured on my I, formerly known as IBRAHIM I, formerly known as JACOB MARK I, formerly known as OPARA I, formerly known as CHISOM MONDAY. WITH
WRONG DOB: 27-03-1997 now wish to be BVN at Guaranty Trust Bank as ADEYEMI DYADYA now wish to be called CHRISTIAN CHIJIOKE now wish to DATE OF BIRTH 2ND APRIL, 1998 now wish to
JECINTA OLUYINKA instead of ADEYEMI now wish to be called and addressed
called and addressed as SHUAIBU AUWALU and addressed as IBRAHIM GIDAN be called and addressed as OPARA be called and addressed as EMEKA CLEMENT
DAMBATTA CORRECT DOB: 21-06-1997 JECINTA OLAYINKA and I hereby confirm
MOHAMMED and the DOB 4/12/1999 as MOHAMMED IBRAHIM IBRAHIM DESMOND CHIJIOKE All former IFEBUCHE. WITH DATE OF BIRTH 24TH
that my correct name is ADEYEMI JECINTA All former documents remain valid.
All former documents remain valid. General OLAYINKA. GTB and General Public should All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General DECEMBER, 2003 All former documents remain
public should please take note. take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. valid. General public should please take note.

AYALO AL-HASSAN OLATUNDE OKANU ALIYU SULEIMAN

I, formerly known as AYELO SARKI FROM I, formerly known as SHAMSIYA I, formerly known as OLATUNDE I, formerly known as OKANU SUNDAY I, formerly known as ALIU HALIMAT. WITH I formerly known as follows MUSA SULE
BVN now wish to be called and addressed SALIHU now wish to be called and IBRAHIM ADBLAZIZ now wish to be DATE OF BIRTH 21ST OCTOBER, 1987 AND IYINARI / SULE MUSA EYINAVI /SULEIMAN
now wish to be called and addressed as 1ST OCTOBER, 1987 now wish to be called MUSA EYINAVI. both name in my various
as AYALO AKOLO SARKI. wrong date. 1 addressed as AL-HASSAN SHAMSIYA called and addressed as OLATUNDE
JANUARY. 1987.correct date. 15 JUNE 1999. MUHAMMAD All former documents OLALEKAN IBRAHIM All former OKANU SUNDAY AGBRU All former and addressed as ALIYU HALIMAT AYINO. documents. Now wish to be known and called as
documents remain valid. General WITH DATE OF BIRTH 1ST OCTOBER, 1995 SULEIMAN MUSA EYINAVI. Former documents
All former documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. General remain valid. Authority concern and General
public should please take note. please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note.

SALIHU CORRECTION OF NAME AUDU MADU ZALIHATU BILYAMINU

I, formerly known as SALIU My name was wrongly captured with wrong I, formerly known as NGULDE IDRIS I, formerly known as OKPARAKU I, formerly known as ZALIHA ALKALI I, formerly known as YAKUBU KASIMU
ABDULLAHI now wish to be called passport photograph on my BVN details as AUDU now wish to be called and NWAMAKA MIRIAM now wish to SANI D.O.B 04/07/1995 now wish to now wish to be called and addressed
and addressed as SALIHU YAHAYA ANGELA UGOCHI MANUGBA. Instead of be called and addressed as MADU be called and addressed as ZALIHATU as BILYAMINU YAKUBU D.O.B
MUSA All former documents remain JONATHAN EVELYN All former documents addressed as AUDU IDRIS NGULDE NWAMAKA MIRIAM. All former SADA ALKALI D.O.B 04/07/1992 12/11/1994 All former documents
valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should please All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should
note. take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. please take note.

IKPEAZU IBRAHIM MUSTAPHA ADESUWA NAFIU ELEJA

I, formerly known and addressed as IKPEAZU I, formerly known as ZAINAB IBRAHIM I, formerly known as MUSTAFA I, formerly known as ADESUWA I, formerly known as NASIRU MAI’MAY I, formerly known as ELEJA MUMINU
GOODHOOPE PRUDENCE and DOB wrongly written
as 04/09/1991, now wish to be known and addressed MARAFA now wish to be called and AHMAD now wish to be called and EMOKPAE now wish to be called NAFI’U now wish to be called and NEE (AJAO) now wish to be called
as IKPEAZU PRUDENCE AFOOMA. That IKPEAZU addressed as IBRAHIM ZAINAB
GOODHOPE PRUDENCE and IKPEAZU PRUDENCE MARAFA All former documents remain addressed as MUSTAPHA AHMAD and addressed as ADESUWA UMEH addressed as NAFIU MALAMI All and addressed as ELEJA MUMINU
AFOOMA refer to one and the same person and my
valid. General public should please take All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid.
correct DOB is 04/08/1991. All former documents remain
valid. Banks and general public should please take note. note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note.

OFOUDO USMAN MARYAM HAUWA USMAN CONFIRMATION OF NAMES

I, FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED I, formerly known as USMAN MUHAMMED I, formerly known as MARYAM I, formerly known as HAUWA RABIU I, formerly known as USMAN SHAIBU That I am the same person Bearing UMAR AHMAD
BABA ,UMAR AHMED BABA and UMARU AHMAD
AS OFFOR CHUKWUDI SAMPTON, NOW NEW DOB: 16 / 08 / 1996 now wish MOHAMMED now wish to be now wish to be called and addressed now wish to be called and addressed BABA as appeared on my credentials/documents are all
WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS to be called and addressed as USMAN called and addressed as MARYAM my name’s. Henceforth, I wish to be addressed called as
OFOUDO CHUKWUDI SAMPSON. ALL MOHAMMED NEW DOB: 14 / 10 / 1996 ABDULKADIR All former documents as HAUWA GARBA MOHAMMED as USMAN SHUAIBU All former UMAR AHMAD BABA and also my correct date of birth
FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. All former documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General is 06/06/2003 but wrongly captured in my NECO JUN/JUL
SSCE RESULT 2020 as 05/06/2003. General public should
GENERAL PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE NOTE. public should please take note. please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. please take note.

EMEM CORRECTION OF NAME OSAYANDE ANIESINENO CHIDI TALATU

I, formerly known as Miss EMEM JAMES That during the registration of my BVN, my I, formerly known as AGIE OSAYANDE I, formerly known and addressed as My name was wrongly captured as CHIDI I, formerly known as FATIMA
PAUL, now wish to be known and name was wrongly written as AJOM KENNETH OSAYANMON now wish to be Miss ANIESINENO NSE GEORGE , now OGORI ONYINYECHI GRACE instead of NMANDATSU now wish to be called
addressed as Mrs EMEM HYCENT OLUWE. AJOM instead of AJOM DANIEL KENNETH. called and addressed as OSAYANDE wish to be known and addressed as CHIDI OGORI , ONYINYECHI . now wish to and addressed as TALATU UMAR
All former documents remain valid. The That my correct name is AJOM DANIEL OSAYANMON All former documents Mrs ANIESINENO CHARLES JOHNNY be known and addressed as CHIDI OGORI,
All former documents remain valid.
KENNETH. All former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should . All former documents remain valid, ONYINYECHI .All former documents remain
general public should take note. General public should please take note.
The general public should take note. please take note. general public take note. valid, general public take note

DICK NWAKWELU IMOH CORRECTION OF NAME CHIMEZIE ISAAC-EBERE

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as Miss FLORA That during BVN registration my name was I, formerly known and addressed as, I, formerly known and addressed
CHINEDU AKOH STEPHEN, Now OHALETE MISS MARVELLOUS ULOMA BARILEDUM TORNWINI now wish wrongly captured as VINCENT, CHINEDU CHIMEZIE ISAAC, now wish to be as, PROMISE ISAAC, now wish to be
wish to be known and addressed as Now wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as Mrs SIMON instead of my correct name, known and addressed as, CHIMEZIE known and addressed as, ISAAC-EBERE
MEREIBE, VINCENT CHINEDU by which I
DICK CHINEDU STEPHEN, All former MRS NWAKWELU MARVELLOUS ULOMA, IMOH FLORA BARILEDUM. All former henceforth wish to be called and addressed. ISAAC-EBERE. All former documents PROMISE. All former documents
documents remain valid, general public All former documents remain valid, general documents remains valid. General Concerned institutions and general public remain valid. General public should remain valid. General public should
take note. public take note. public should please take note. should take note. take note. take note.

OVAI ADELE KENNETH NDUBUISI HAPPINESS CHINWENDU

That i was formerly known as MICHAEL That i was formerly known as MISS. That i was formerly known as NNAJI I, formerly known and addressed as, I, formerly known and addressed as, I, formerly known and addressed as,
HAPPINESS EZON-EMELE. Now wish to NWAKOLEZI THERESA ADA. Now wish to be CONSTANCE CHIKORDI. Now wish to be ANYIRINWUNE NDUBUISI JUDE, now HAPPINESS REUBEN NWAOWULOR, CHINWENDU ISAAC, now wish to be
be known called and addressed as OVAI known called and addressed as MRS. ADELE known called and addressed as KENNETH wish to be known and addressed as, now wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as, CHINWENDU
HAPPINESS EZON-EMELE and correct
date of birth is 12th day of JUNE, 1994. All
THERESA ADA. All Documents bearing my CONSTANCE CHIKORDI. All Documents NDUBUISI ISAAC-EBERE. All former as, HAPPINESS ISAAC-EBERE. All ISAAC-EBERE. All former documents
Documents bearing my former name remain former name remain valid. General public bearing my former name remain valid. documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should
valid. General public should please take note. should please take note. General public should please take note. public should take note. General public should take note. take note.

JIMOH UMARU CORRECTION OF NAME CORRECTION OF NAME SADIQ OFOLUWA

That i was formerly known as NDIANA- That i was formerly known as HARUNA This is to inform the general public that my name This is to inform the general public that I, formerly known as SADIQ NANA I, formerly known as OFOLUWA
ABASI ENIOLA-PETERU JIMOH. Now wish UMARU Now wish to be known called was wrongly written on my BVN as ADAMAH my name was wrongly captured on my FATIMA, now wish to be known and ANTHONY OLAKUNLE now wish to
to be known called and addressed as JIMOH and addressed as UMARU HARUNA. All OMOLARA BABATUNDE instead of HAMMAD BVN as MATHEW MOUJEKWU instead addressed as SADIQ NANA FATIMA be called and addressed as OFOLUWA
ADAMA. My correct name is HAMMAD ADAMA and of MOUJEKWU MATHEW CHUKWUMA.
NDIANA-ABASI EFFIONG. All Documents Documents bearing my former name my correct DOB is 31st March, 1992 not 31st March, My correct name is MOUJEKWU MATHEW ALIYU. All former documents remain ANTHONY OGHENEKEVWE. All
bearing my former name remain valid. remain valid. General public should 1971. All former documents remain valid. General CHUKWUMA. ALl former documents remain valid. General public should please take former documents remain valid.
General public should please take note. please take note. public take note. valid. General public take note. note. General public should please take note.

NDUFOR GOBIKO SALAMA ISSA UMARU KOLAWOLE

I, formerly known as NDUFOR I formerly known as GOBIKO JIBRIN I, formerly known as SALAMA I, formerly known as ALLIU BASHIRU I, formerly known as UMARU ADANU I, formerly known as YAKUBU RABIAT
CHIKODI THERESA now wish to be with date of birth 2/8/1992 And know HARUNA MUSA now wish to be D. O. B 22/01/1985 now wish to be SANI now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed as
called and addressed as NDUFOR called and addressed as SALAMA called and addressed as ISSA BASHIRU
CHIKA THERESA All former want to be called GOBIKO SULEIMAN HARUNA All former documents remain D. O. B. IS 26/10/1995 All former addressed as UMARU SANI SAM KOLAWOLE RABIAT JOY All former
documents remain valid. General with date of birth 2/8/2002, UBA Bank valid. General public should please take documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
public should please take note. and general public to note. note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.

ALIMI AJANI GIMBA AGHAEZE MAIKOMO CONFIRMATION OF NAME

I, formerly known as LASMAN ALIMI I, formerly known as MOLUMO I, formerly known as CHIDI RUTH, and I, formerly known as AGHAEZE I, formerly known as GEOFFREY J. This is to inform the general public that my
ISMAIL now wish to be called and OLAJUMOKE IDAYAT now wish to CHIDI RUTH KELECHI now wish to be ROLAND now wish to be called and DANLAMI now wish to be called and name was wrongly captured as JUMMAI
addressed as ALIMI ISMAIL LASMAN be called and addressed as AJANI called and addressed as GIMBA RUTH addressed as AGHAEZE ROLAND addressed as MAIKOMO YAKUBU JIBRALU, instead of FLORENCE JIBRALU.
All former documents remain valid. OLAJUMOKE IDAYAT All former DANIEL All former documents remain EBONNE All former documents remain DANLADI All former documents My Correct name is FLORENCE JIBRALU.
General public should please take note. documents remain valid. General valid. General public should please take valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid. General
public should please take note. note. note. please take note. public take note.

EZEBUNAFO EKPE ISTIFANUS NWALI ADENIJI DIKE-EZE

I, formerly known as ANAYO IGWE I, formerly known as EKPE CLEMENT I, formerly known as ISTIFANUS I, formerly known as NWALI I, formerly known as ELIZABETH I, formerly known as DIKE GLORY
now wish to be called and addressed AKPEME now wish to be called and CHRISTOPHER now wish to be NNACMEUA now wish to be called TUNRAYO SUNNY now wish to be CHINYERE and EZE GLORY CHINYERE
as EZEBUNAFO KANAYOCHUKWU addressed as EKPE, AKPEMEGBE called and addressed as ISTIFANUS and addressed as NWALI NNEMEKA called and addressed as ADENIJI now wish to be called and addressed
IGWE All former documents remain CLEMENT All former documents CHRISTOPHER DOGO All former MUTIAT SAMPSON All former as DIKE-EZE GLORY CHINYERE
valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid.
note. please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note.

RE-ARRANGEMENT/REMOVAL OF NAME LAWRENCE SANDRA VICTORIA ASIDIANYA OWALEGBA

That during the opening of my account and I, formerly known as ENYINNA OTUU I, formerly known as MISS. SANDRA I, formerly known as VICTORIA I, formerly known as ASIDIANYA, I, formerly known as OWALEGBA
registration of my Bank Verification Number ( BVN),
my name was wrongly written MARKUS BUBA INYA now wish to be called and OLUCHI AHAIWE now wish to ROBERT. now wish to be called PRECIOUS OGECHUKWU now AUSTINE now wish to be called
ISHAYA instead of MARKUS ISHAYA BUBA. That addressed as LAWRENCE ENYINNA be called and addressed as MRS. and addressed as VICTORIA PAUL wish to be called and addressed as and addressed as OWALEGBA
I wish to remove my middle name BUBA from my INYA All former documents remain SANDRA OLUCHI ENYINNA. All ASIDIANYA PRECIOUS CHIDIMMA AUGUSTINE IFEANYI All former
names. That I wish to maintain the name MARKUS
valid. General public should please take former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
ISHAYA. All documents bearing my former name
remain valid general public should take note. note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.
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WORLU ADDITION OF NAME ON MY BVN OGECHUKWU ASMA’U YUSUF GOODNESS
I, formerly known as MISS. WELE That the name EZRA JESSE which appeared I, formerly known as MISS I, formerly known as ASMA’U IBRAHIM I, formerly known as YUSUF HABIB I, formerly known as GOODNESS
SOPHIA ENDURANCE now wish to be on my Bank Verification Number (BVN) is my OGECHUKWU SILVERLEEN IFEDI. now SULAIMAN now wish to be called NKECHINYERE OKORIE now
name. That I wish to add the name JAMULU now wish to be called and addressed as
called and addressed as MRS. WORLU wish to be called and addressed as MRS. ASMA’U ADAM IBRAHIM All former and addressed as YUSUF HABIBU wish to be called and addressed as
in my name and be known as EZRA JAMULU
SOPHIA ERIC All former documents JESSE. All documents bearing my former OGECHUKWU SILVERLEEN EHIS All YAKASAI All former documents remain GOODNESS NKECHINYERE AGWU
remain valid. General public should former documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General valid. General public should please take All former documents remain valid.
name remain valid general public should
please take note. take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. note. General public should please take note.

ADDITION OF NAME NWANYANWU GODWIN WEGWU OBASI CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known as NDUMATI I, formerly known as NWANYANWU I formerly known, called and addressed as I, formerly known as GODWILL I, formerly known as BETHEL ROMAN My name was wrongly captured on my BVN
JOSEPH Now wish to add HABEMEM CHINEDU, DATE OF BIRTH 5-7-1989 MISS. IKECHI OSINACHI GODWIN now CHIBOY WEGWU now wish to be as JUSTINA EKENE AKWUAKAADOLE.
wish to be known and addressed as MRS. now wish to be called and addressed as
to be known as NDUMATI JOSEPH now wish to be called and addressed as called and addressed as WEGWU my correct name is JUSTINA EKENE
HABEMEM All former documents NWANYANWU BRIGHT. DATE OF BIRTH. GODWIN, OSINACHI IFESINACHI. All
GODWILL OVUNDAH All former OBASI BETHEL All former documents AKWUAKA-AKWAJA as captured on my
former documents remain valid. All relevant remain valid. General public should
remain valid. General public should 16-6-1989 All former documents remain authorities and the general public should documents remain valid. General NIMC All former documents remain valid.
please take note. valid. General public should please take note. please take note. public should please take note. please take note. General public should please take note.

OMOZUANVBO IRHEGHE OMONZUANVBO NWOSU IHECHI FESTUS

I, formerly known as OMOZUANVBO I, formerly known as AGBIWE I, formerly known as OMONZUANVBO I, formerly known as MISS. OKEH I, formerly known as EBISIKE I, formerly known as EZE SAMUEL
ANTHONY EVODARE now wish to be OVUAKPORAYE now wish to be called , JOY BIDEMI now wish to be called OBIANUJU BLESSING now wish VICTORIA IHECHI now wish to AFAMEFUNA now wish to be called
called and addressed as OMOZUANVBO, and addressed as OMONZUANVBO to be called and addressed as MRS. be called and addressed as IHECHI and addressed as FESTUS SAMUEL
BENNETH IYALLA AMAIBI All former and addressed as IRHEGHE, FRANK EJAIRU HAPPINESS All former NWOSU OBIANUJU BLESSING VICTORIA EBISIKE NWOSU All former AFAMEFUNA All former documents
documents remain valid. General public All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should
should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. please take note.

SULEIMAN ONYENATURUCHI SAPELE HUMPHREY KPOOBE CORRECTION OF NAME

I, formerly known as SULAIMAN I, formerly known as MISS. IROEGBU, I, formerly known as SAPELE, I, formerly known as MISS. OGULU I, formerly known as KPOOBE My name was wrongly captured on
RABIU now wish to be called and CONFIDENCE DORATHY now wish to be SOLOMON AUGUSTINE now wish ENEN MABEL now wish to be called DINEBARI BURABARI now wish to my school details as BENJAMIN
called and addressed as ONYENATURUCHI to be called and addressed as SAPELE, and addressed as MRS.HUMPHREY, be called and addressed as KPOOBE AKPAN SAMUEL. my correct name is
addressed as SULEIMAN RABIU CONFIDENCE DORATHY (MRS) All former SOLOMON SUNDAY All former ENEN JOY All former documents BURABARI RAPHAEL All former BENJAMIN SAMUEL IBOK All former
All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General public documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
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SAIDU CONFIRMATION OF NAME COLLINS NAZIFI HAMZA PRECIOUS

I, formerly known as SAIDU IDRIS This is to inform the general public that I, formerly known as COLLINS I, formerly known as NAZIFI I, formerly known as ABDU HAMZA I, formerly known as PRECIOUS JACOB
now wish to be called and addressed MUNIR INUWA GAMBI; GAMBO MUNIR EMMANUEL now wish to be called MUHAMMAD ADAMU now wish to MADAKI now wish to be called
and MANNIR INUWA GAMBO refers to HAMZA now wish to be called and
as SAIDU IDRIS ALI With DOB- 16th and addressed as COLLINS JOHN be called and addressed as NAZIFI and addressed as PRECIOUS BALA
January 1999 not 16th January 1996 one and same person but prefers to be
PATRICK All former documents remain MUHAMMAD All former documents addressed as HAMZA AUDU All former BAUSHE All former documents remain
called MUNIR GAMBO INUWA All FORMER documents remain valid. General
All former documents remain valid. DOCUMENT REMAIN VALID GENERAL PUBLIC valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should valid. General public should please take
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CORRECTION OF NAME MICHAEL BRIGHT OKPATA AMENGER IFESINAMADU

This is to confirm that my name was wrongly I, formerly known as MICHAEL I, formerly known as BRIGHT MAYOR I, formerly known as OGBU I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed
Captured on my BVN/Account as VINCENT TEDDY DAVID now wish to be SEBASTINE now wish to be called ROSEMARY CHIAMAKA now wish KAMENGER JOY now wish to be as OKAFOR IFEOMA now wish
THOMAS Instead of DABOER VINCENT. called and addressed as MICHAEL and addressed as BRIGHT SEBASTINE to be called and addressed as OKPATA known and addressed as AMENGER to be known and addressed as
My Correct Name is DABOER VINCENT. All OKWUDILICHUKWU TEDDYDAVID LEMACHI EKEMONYE All former ROSEMARY CHIAMAKA All former JOY MSENDOO. All former documents IFESINAMADU IFEOMA. All former
former documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General
public to take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. take note public should take note

ADEWUYI HYCINTH AZIBA OKOLO NNEBEDUM KATE

I, formerly known as PAUL PELUMI I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as JAMES AZIBA I, formerly known as OKOLO I, formerly known as NNEBEDUM I, formerly known as ADOGA
LOVETH now wish to be called and HYCINTH VICTOR CHIDOZIE, now now wish to be called and addressed WILLIAMS WINSTOM now wish to CALISTA OBIOMA now wish to be CATHERINE OYIGENE now wish
addressed as ADEWUYI LOVETH wish to be known and addressed as be called and addressed as OKOLO called and addressed as NNEBEDUM to be called and addressed as
OLUWAPELUMI All former documents HYCINTH EMERALD CHIDOZIE. All as AZIBA JAMES ODION All former WILLIAMS CHIDOZIEM All former CALISTA IFEBUCHICHUKWU All KATE OYIGENE ONOJA All former
remain valid. General public should former documents remain valid. The documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
please take note. general public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.

THOMPSON UMARU ABDULLAHI ANISIOBI ALHASSAN EMOKPAE

I, formerly known as EMMANUEL I, formerly known as SULEIMAN I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI I, formerly known as ANISIOBI I, formerly known as ISMAIL I, formerly known as OGUNTUASE
NEGEDU now wish to be called and OSUEWE now wish to be called and MUMINU now wish to be called OZIOMA MARY now wish to be called ZULIHATU now wish to be called JOY OSARENMWINDA now wish to
addressed as THOMPSON PHILIP addressed as UMARU DANASEBE and addressed as ABDULLAHI and addressed as ANISIOBI OZIOMA be called and addressed as EMOKPAE
UGBEDE All former documents remain EKPEJI All former documents remain ABDULMUMUNI ONORUOYIZA GOODNEWS All former documents and addressed as ALHASSAN ZULE JOY OSARENMWINDA All former
valid. General public should please take valid. General public should please take All former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
note. note. General public should please take note. please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.

OSINUBI ABOHWO NWAEKWE ALEX ZADOK BALA

I, formerly known as OSINUBI I, formerly known as INAM DINAH I, formerly known as NWADIALO I, formerly known as ADAMU I, formerly known as ZADOK YUKWA I, formerly known as JONAH BALA
IHEANACHO DAVID now wish to JAMES now wish to be called and JANET CHIZOBA now wish to be PHILOMENA MOLKYES now wish ZORENO now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed as
be called and addressed as OSINUBI addressed as ABOHWO DINAH called and addressed as NWAEKWE to be called and addressed as ALEX addressed as ZADOK TOYA ZORENO BALA JONAH JONATHAN All former
KOREDE IHEANACHO All former JAMES All former documents remain JANET CHIZOBA All former PHILOMINA All former documents
documents remain valid. General valid. General public should please take documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
public should please take note. note. public should please take note. please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.

ABDULKAREEM JOHN ADAH METU AMARACHUKWU ALLEN

I, formerly known as KAREEM I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as ADAH I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as MISS I, formerly known as ALLEN KEHINDE
BASHIRU ATANDA now wish ADIKPE JOY now wish to be known SHADRACH EGWU now wish to be known and OGBONNA GIFT ONYENYECHI now wish AMARACHUKWU UGONNA ECHEM now ADEOLA AND KENNY ALLEN and ALLEN
to be called and addressed as and addressed as JOHN JOYCE ADIYA addressed as ADAH SHADRACH my date of to be known and addressed as METU wish to be called and addressed as MRS KEHINDE now wish to be called and
ABDULKAREEM BASHIRU ATANDA All former documents remain valid. birth is 31/12/2001. Not 01/05/1990. All former ONYINYECHI GIFT All former documents AMARACHUKWU UGONNA ONYERI. All addressed as ALLEN KEHINDE All former
All former documents remain valid. Concern authorities and general public documents remain valid. Concern authorities remain valid. Concern authorities and former documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General public
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ABASHIYA MAIGIDANSANMO OMALE ATTAH ADDITION OF NAME IFEOLUWA

I, formerly known as FRIDAY I, formerly known as I, formerly known as LEATENA RUTH I, formerly known as ATTAH JAMES I, formerly known as ABUBAKAR I, formerly known as IFEOLUWA
BLESSING KASMI now wish to be MAIGIDANSANMO K. ISIAKA now now wish to be called and addressed as now wish to be called and addressed as ABUBAKAR now wish to be called and ABUBAKAR now wish to be called
called and addressed as ABASHIYA wish to be called and addressed as addressed as ABUBAKAR ABUBAKAR and addressed as IFEOLUWA FATIHA
OMALE RUTH All former documents ATTAH JAMES IFESINACHI All former
BLESSING All former documents MAIGIDANSANMO KEHINDE ISIAKA USMAN All former documents remain ABUBAKAR All former documents
remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should
please take note. General public should please take note. please take note. public should please take note. note. please take note.

APOLOS IJEOMA PROMISE ADAEZE ISAH ZALIHA

I Formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as MISS IBEKWE I, formerly known as PROMISE CHIKE I, formerly known as ANIMBA ADAEZE I, formerly known as ISA AHMED now I, formerly known as ZALIHA SHITU
EKUCHE CHIMEZIE MICHAEL Now IJEOMA CECILIA. Now wish to be OKOLIE. Now wish to be known PEACE. Now wish to be known and wish to be called and addressed as now wish to be called and addressed as
wish to be known and addressed known and address as MRS IJEOMA and address as PROMISE CHIKE address as MRS ADAEZE PEACE ISAH AHMAD BAHUTU All former
as APOLOS CHIMEZIE MICHAEL. CECILIA IWUCHUKWU. All former OKOLIE OGOMEGBUNAM. All former OKOLIE OGOMEGBUNAM. All former ZALIHA ISYAKU All former documents
documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should
All former documents remain valid documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
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EFE ESTHER SULEIMAN MOSES SANI MALI

I, formerly known as MISS. EFE I, formerly known as ESTHER ORINYO I, formerly known as SULEMAN UMAR I, formerly known as MOSES MATHEW I, formerly known as YOHANNA I, formerly known as SALAMATU
PHOEBE EBUOH now wish to be MEMBERE-OTAJI now wish to be called DANSADAU DATE OF BIRTH 1/10/1978 S. BASHIR now wish to be called MAGANA SANI now wish to be called MUSA KADOKO. now wish to be
called and addressed as MRS. EFE and addressed as ESTHER ORINYO now wish to be called and addressed and addressed as MOSES MATHEW and addressed as SANI YOHANNA called and addressed as MALI LYDIA
CHIGBUNGALABA SUANU UYAI UKO
PHOEBE EBUOH DESTINY-CHINWO ELECHI-IGWE-MEMBERE-OTAJI. All former
as SULEIMAN UMAR DATE OF BIRTH BASHIR All former documents remain ZARUMA All former documents SULE All former documents remain
All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General public 14/03/1984 All former documents remain valid. General public should please take remain valid. General public should valid. General public should please take
General public should please take note. should please take note. valid. General public should please take note. note. please take note. note.

SARAH DAVID NGAZA CHIBUIKE LAR AZI

I, formerly known as SARAH OYIKOWO I, formerly known as DAVID MACDONALD, I, formerly known as GAZA MARK, now I, formerly known as CHIBUIKE JOHN I, formerly known as LAR NANCWAT, I Formerly known and addressed as
ECHE, now wish to be known and addressed now wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as ALBUIKE, now wish to be known and now wish to be known and addressed LYDIA AZI ATU now wish to be known
as SARAH ONYEKACHUKWU JOHN. All as DAVID MACDONALD NGWANG. All NGAZA MARK AHMADU. All former addressed as CHIBUIKE JOHN ALAIKE. as LAR KAIYO NANCWAT. All former and addressed as AZI LYDIA AKUBEN.
former documents remain valid. Concerned former documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. Concerned All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. Concerned All former documents remain valid.
authorities and the general public to please authorities and the general public to please authorities and the general public to Concerned authorities and the general authorities and the general public to
take note. take note. please take note. public to please take note. please take note. General public should please take note.

AHMAD AJIK REMOVAL OF NAME CORRECTION OF NAME/DATE OF BIRTH SIMON OGBO

I, formerly known as AMADO ALI I, formerly known as YAKUBU TALATU My name was captured as MIFTAU RAHMAN My name and date of birth was wrongly I, formerly known as OCHEME I, formerly known as OGLI REBECCA
YAHAYA. Now wish to be known and captured as MUHAMMED ABDUL. And date
BOCOUN now wish to be called and ASIYE now wish to be called and of birth as 8th November,1984. Now wish BLESSING now wish to be called now wish to be called and addressed
addressed as MIFTAHU YAHAYA. All former
addressed as AHMAD ALI All former addressed as AJIK TALATU ASIYE documents remains valid. FCMB BANK PLC. to be known and addressed as MOMOH and addressed as SIMON BLESSING as OGBO REBECCA ENE All former
documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. ABDUL. Born 15th January,1996. All former All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
The general public, and to whom it may documents remains valid. The general public
public should please take note. General public should please take note. concern to take note. and to whom it may concern to take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note.
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EJEMBI CHARLES AHMED ADEBAYO OMALE BASHIR
I, formerly known as EJEMBI MONICA I, formerly known as SAMUEL I, formerly known as MALIKI HAWA I, formerly known as SAMUEL OLANREWAJU DELE I, formerly known as OMALE HADIZAT I, formerly known as HARUNA BASHIR
ENUWA. now wish to be called and CHARLES now wish to be called and TENI now wish to be called and AND OLARENWAJU SAMUEL. WITH DATE OF
BIRTH 25TH MARCH, 1974 AND 25TH SEPTEMBER now wish to be called and addressed as BALA now wish to be called and
addressed as EJEMBI MONICA addressed as CHARLES SAMUEL addressed as MRS. AHMED HAWA 1974. now wish to be called and addressed as OMALE NUELLA HADIZAT All former addressed as BASHIR BALA All former
ENYANWU All former documents MADAKI All former documents remain TENI All former documents remain ADEBAYO SAMUEL OLADELE. WITH DATE OF
remain valid. General public should valid. General public should please take valid. General public should please take BIRTH 25TH MAY, 1974. All former documents
documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
please take note. note. note. remain valid. General public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note.

SANI CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH EJINAKA MUHAMMED YAKUBU BASSEY

I, formerly known as SHAMISIYA I, OLAYODE VICTORIA OLAYINKA I, formerly known as EJINAKA I, formerly known as ANAS I, formerly known as YAKUBU I, formerly known as BASSEY CLARA
AHMED now wish to be called and with old date of birth as 02/11/1998 STEPHANIE MUNACHIMSO now MUHAMMED and MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM MURTALA now wish to OKON now wish to be called and
wish to be called and addressed as ANAS now wish to be called and be called and addressed as YAKUBU
addressed as SANI SHAMISIYA All and the new date of birth is 02/11/1999 EJINAKA STEPHANIE MUNACHI addressed as MUHAMMED ANAS IBRAHIM All former documents addressed as BASSEY ESTHER OKON
former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid.
General public should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. please take note. General public should please take note.

AUSTINE PRAYER OKUMAGBE NASIR PUTYA KADUMA

I, formerly known as OBI AUSTINE I, formerly known as PRAYER I, formerly known as SURNAME: PATRICK FIRST I, formerly known as ABUBAKAR I, formerly known as JOHN PAUL I, formerly known as KADUMA
STEADY EFFIONG now wish to be NAME: OKUMAGBE MIDDLE NAME: TUNDE. OLD SONG NASIR now wish to be JUSTINA KYUMA now wish to be
MONDAY now wish to be called and DATE OF BIRTH: 15/01/1982 now wish to be called PUTYA now wish to be called and
called and addressed as PRAYER called and addressed as NASIR called and addressed as KADUMA
addressed as AUSTINE OBI JEREMIAH STEADY ESTHER All former
and addressed as LAST NAME: OKUMAGBE FIRST
ABUBAKAR SONG All former addressed as PUTYA PAUL YOHANNA MAGDALENE KYUMA All former
NAME: PATRICK NEW DATE OF BIRTH: 12/02/1982
All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. General public documents remain valid. General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
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NNEJI MOHAMMED ZAILANI ALIYU CORRECTION OF DATE OF BIRTH OLORUNNIYI

I, formerly known as AGU CHIMEZIE I, formerly known as MUHAMMED I, formerly known as ZAILANI FATIMA I, formerly known as MUNINGA I, ADDAI ANENGE VIVIAN with I, formerly known as AWONIYI
FABIAN now wish to be called and AYISHETU now wish to be called and MOHAMMED now wish to be called HAUWAU ALIYU now wish to be called Wrong date of birth as 24/9/1990 SUNDAY CHARLES. now wish to be
addressed as NNEJI CHIMEZIE addressed as MOHAMMED AISHAT and addressed as ZAILANI FATIMA and addressed as ALIYU HAUWAU and the Correct date of birth: called and addressed as OLORUNNIYI
FABIAN All former documents All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. MUNINGA All former documents 24/9/1985 All former documents ISREAL CHARLES All former
remain valid. General public should General public should please take note. General public should please take note. remain valid. General public should remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General
please take note. please take note. please take note. public should please take note.

PATRICK JUMMAI ADEWUMI MUHAMMAD AMINU NASURU

I, formerly known as AKPUAFOR I, formerly known as ONONO I FORMERLY KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS I, formerly known as MUHAMMED ISA I, formerly known as MUSA AMINU I formally known as MOHAMMED
CHIZOBA now wish to be called and MISS OLATUNBOSUN OLAWUMI JANET. GALADIMA now wish to be called UMAR now wish to be known and
JUMMAI ADE now wish to be called NOW WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED now wish to be called and addressed
addressed as PATRICK CHIZOBA and addressed as MUHAMMAD ISA addressed as NASURU UMAR.All
ANNABEL All former documents and addressed as JUMMAI YUSUF AS MRS ADEWUMI OLAWUMI JANET. as AMINU M MUSA All former
All former documents remain valid. ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS REMAIN VALID. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid general
remain valid. General public should AUTHORITIES CONCERN AND GENERAL General public should please take note. public should please take note.
please take note. General public should please take note. PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. public should please take note.

KAMALDEEN ADUKPE LAWRENCE BABAGANA BULKO FATIMA

I, formerly known as IBRAHIM I formerly known as SIMON BARE ADUKPE, I, formerly known as HARUNA I, formerly known as BULAMA GONI I formally known as BULKO GABRIEL I formally known as FATIMA BABA
SULIYAT WUMI. now wish to be now wish to be called and addressed as BRIDGET wishes to be known and now wish to be called and addressed now wish to be known and addressed MELE AND FATIMA MALE now wish
called and addressed as KAMALDEEN ADUKPE SIMON EJI and my actual date of addressed as LAWRENCE BRIDGET. as BULKO JOSHUA. All former to be known and addressed as FATIMA
SULIYAT WUMI All former documents birth is 08-11-1991, and not 08-11-1982. All as BABAGANA BULAMA All former BABA MELE.All former documents
all Former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General documents remain valid general public
remain valid. General public should former document remain valid. Concerned
General public take note should please take note. remain valid general public should
please take note. authority and general public take note. public should please take note. please take note.

OLOGE REMOVAL OF NAME THOMAS EDEH ATTAH CORRECT SPELLING OF NAME

I, formerly known as EDOO COMFORT I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as THOMAS TENKU I, formerly known as EDEH I, formerly known as ATTAH JAMES I, formerly known as GLORIA VICTOR
BREEANA now wish to be called and KIMBI CHARITY MBARUMUN now wish CHIEBONAM EMMANUELA now wish now wish to be called and addressed
to be known and addressed as KIMBI now wish to be called and addressed OKUGYA now wish to be called and
addressed as OLOGE COMFORT to be called and addressed as EDEH as GLORY VICTOR. My correct date of
KORNEBARI All former documents MBARUMUN and that my actual Date of as THOMAS MAMKARA TENKU EMMANUELA All former documents addressed as ATTAH JAMES All former birth is 10-09-1996 and not 10-09-1993.
birth is 14/8/1979 and not 14/8/1978 . All All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General
remain valid. General public should former documents remain valid. First Bank remain valid. General public should All former documents remain valid.
please take note. and general public to note. General public should please take note. please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note.

ISTIFANUS OLUYEMI ABDULGANIYU ONUOHA ISMAILA ISA

That my name was written on my BVN/ I formerly known as MISS FALUADE I, formerly known as YEKINI ENIOLA I, formerly known as IKE EMMANUEL I, formerly known as ISMAILA ADAMU I, formerly known as ISA AUDU now
account details as ISTIFANUS ISHAKU now I REBECCA DAMILOLA now wish to be known, ADIJA now wish to be called and
wish to add DAAH to it, that my correct name PROSPER now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed wish to be called and addressed as
called and addressed as MRS OLUYEMI addressed as ABDULGANIYU ENIOLA
is ISTIFANUS ISHAKU DAAH, That I was born REBECCA DAMILOLA. All former documents KHADIJAT All former documents addressed as ONUOHA PROSPER IKE as ISMAILA ADAMU IBN All former ISA ABDULLAHI ADEKA All former
on the 29/9/1990 not 29/9/1993. All former All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
documents remain valid. General public remain valid. All authorities concerned and remain valid. General public should
should please take note. general public should take note. please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note.

ODO SALEH ADDITION OF NAME PAUL BUSARI ADDITION OF NAME

I, formerly known as ODO JOY, WRONG I, formerly known as LAWAL SALISU I, formerly known as UNAEZE KINGSLEY, I, formerly known as PAUL JOSEPH, JOSEPH I, formerly known as BUSARI AHMED I, formerly known as YAKUBU REKIYA ,
D.O.B 14/04/1991 now wish to be now wish to be called and addressed as wish to add OBUM to my name, now wish SEGUN PAUL, WRONG D.O.B 20/09/1995 BABATUNDE, BUSARI BABATUNDE wish to add ONIMIRE to my name, now
called and addressed as ODO NGOZI SALEH LAWALI All former documents to be known and addressed as UNAEZE now wish to be called and addressed as PAUL AHMAD now wish to be called and addressed wish to be known and addressed as
JOY, CORRECT D.O.B 15/05/1991 remain valid. Banks and authorities KINGSLEY OBUM. All former documents SEGUN SEYI, Correct D.o.B 20/09/1996. All as BUSARI AHMAD BABATUNDE All former YAKUBU REKIYA ONIMIRE. All former
All former documents remain valid. concerned General public should remain valid. General public should former documents remain valid. Banks and documents remain valid. General public documents remain valid. General
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KWAPTOE NWAJI CORRECTION OF NAME REMI NIKE NSOHA

I, formerly known as HYCINTH I, formerly known as NWAJI CHARITY I, formerly known as SADIQ I, formerly known as SHEIDUN REMI I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as SAMUEL
PRECIOUS BUETSEN now wish to be FAITH now wish to be called and MOHAMMED now wish to be called FAITH now wish to be called and MISS NIKE OLUWAFUNMI OLADOJA ONYEBUCHI SAMUEL now wish to
called and addressed as KWAPTOE addressed as NWAJI PROMISE and addressed as MOHAMMED addressed as REMI FAITH GBENGA now wish to be known and addressed as be called and addressed as NSOHA
BUETSEN PRECIOUS All former CHARITY All former documents SADIQ All former documents remain OMOTOLA POROYE All former MRS NIKE OLUWAFUNMI DANIELS. All SAMUEL ONYEBUCHI All former
documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should valid. General public should please take documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
public should please take note. please take note. note. public should please take note. public please take note. public should please take note.

ANAS OGOH AGBOOLA ISA SANI OSEGHALE

I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI I, formerly known as OGOH OGBONNAYA I, formerly known as UGOH UGBEREM I, formerly known as MUSA MARYAM I, formerly known as MOHAMMED I, formerly known as OSEGHALE
UMAR now wish to be called and SYLVESTER now wish to be called and CONCILLIA now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed YAHAYA SANI now wish to be called REJOICE MARTHA now wish to be
addressed as OGOH SUNDAY All former and addressed as SANI YAHAYA called and addressed as OSEGHALE
addressed as ANAS ABDULLAHI documents remain valid. King David addressed as AGBOOLA CONCILLIA as ISA MARYAM EYIGEGE All former MOHAMMED All former documents REJOICE OFURE All former documents
All former documents remain valid. University of Medical Sciences Uburu and All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General remain valid. Leadway Pensure PFA LTD remain valid. General public should
General public should please take note. The General public should please take note. General public should please take note. public should please take note. General public should please take note. please take note.

ADERIBIGBE ADDITION OF NAME SULAIMAN OLUSANYA FATIMA NURU

I, formerly known as OMONIYI, That I was Formerly known,called and Addressed as I, formerly known as SULE ISIMOILA I, formerly known as OLUSANYA I, formerly known and addressed as FATIMA I, formerly known as NURU SULAIMAN
OLADIPUPO IYABO. That I want to add YETUNDE to UMAR now wish to be known as FATIMA
ADEOLA MARGARET now wish to be my name on my BVN and Bank account. That I want & ISIMAILA ADISA now wish to be ABDUL GAFAR. now wish to be called UMAR now wish to be called and
called and addressed as ADERIBIGBE, to be known, addressed and called as OLADIPUPO called and addressed as SULAIMAN FARUK. All former documents remain
ADEOLA MARGARET All former YETUNDE IYABO. I want any of my official document ISMAIL ADISA All former documents and addressed as OLUSANYA ABDUL. valid. My deceased father’s employers-The addressed as NURU SULAIMAN
bearing any of the above mentioned name to remain All former documents remain valid. National Judicial Council, his PFA : FCMB All former documents remain valid.
documents remain valid. General valid. General public and Authority concerned remain valid. Authority concerned PENSIONS, Eko Bank , Access Bank and the
public should please take note. should please take note. General public should please take note. General public should please take note. general public to please take note. General public should please take note.

ADEDAMOLA BAKO HAFSAT DOROTHY BALA GBAAONDO

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as MUSTAPHA I, formerly known as HAFSAT GWASKA I, formerly known as MISS DOROTHY I, formerly known as SALE ABUBAKAR I, formerly known as JULIUS BEAUTY
ADEDAMOLA OLAYINKA MARTINS, SARIKI now wish to be called and ARI now wish to be called and OVIAWE now wish to be called and SAIDU now wish to be called and IFUNANYA WASEM now wish to be
now wish to be known and addressed addressed as BAKO BABAGANA addressed as HAFSAT MUHAMMAD addressed as DR (MRS) DOROTHY addressed as BALA ALHAJI SALE called and addressed as GBAAONDO
as ADEDAMOLA OLAYINKA TEDSON- All former documents remain valid. JAMIU All former documents remain BOWIE EWESUEDO All former All former documents remain valid. BEAUTY WASEM All former
MARTINS. All former documents remain Authority concerned General public valid. General public should please take documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
General public should please take note.
valid. General public take note, please. should please take note. note. public should please take note. public should please take note.

ORANIKA DANIEL SULAIMON ADEGBOYEGA AUWALU MUSA

I, formerly known as AGUBATA I, formerly known as MISS AGBONA I, formerly known as IYABO SULAIMON I formally known as ADEGBOYEGA I, formerly known as AUWALU ASAH I, formerly known as MUSA RASHIDAT
AMARACHI GRACE now wish to be KEHINDE OLUWAMOPUPE now wish MOPELOLA now wish to be called and TITILAYO Now wish to be addressed as SHINKAFI now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed
called and addressed as ORANIKA to be called and addressed as MRS addressed as SULAIMON MOPELOLA addressed as AUWALU ISAH Wrong
AGUBATA AMARACHI GRACE All DANIEL KEHINDE OLUWAMOPUPE IYABO All former documents remain ADEGBOYEGA TITILAYO TOBILOBA all D.O.B : 20-03-1978 Correct D.O.B : 01-02- as MUSA RASHIDAT GALADIMA
former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. valid. General public should please take formal documents remain valid bank 1979 All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid.
General public should please take note. General public should please take note. note. bvn Nimc and general public take note General public should please take note. General public should please take note.

NNABUKE CHIOMA ABUBAKAR ADIMORA RILWAN

I, formerly known as ANACHUNAM I, formerly known as CHIOMA I, formerly known as ABDULSALAM I, formerly known as OKEKE EZINMA I, formerly known as RIDWAN
AMARA EKPEREKA now wish to be ANGELA OKAFOR now wish to be MUNIRAT TITILAYO now wish to be IFEOMA now wish to be called and IBRAHIM now wish to be called
called and addressed as NNABUKE called and addressed as CHIOMA called and addressed as ABUBAKAR addressed as ADIMORA EZINMA and addressed as RILWAN RIDWAN SPACE FOR SALE
AMARA EKPEREKA All former ANGELA MACHIE All former MUNIRAT ABDULSALAM All former HEPHZIBAH All former documents IBRAHIM All former documents
documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General remain valid. General public should remain valid. General public should
public should please take note. public should please take note. public should please take note. please take note. please take note.
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F J BAGUDU FOUNDATION TERDOO COMMUNITY & HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY CENTRE FOR CHILDREN WITH
INITIATIVE DISABILITIES AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the
corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of
companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020). companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020). companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020).

TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE:

(1) JOSEPH FIDELIX BAGUDU (1) OMAYE JAPHET NOAH (1) ISHIYAKU ADAMU
(2) STEPHEN JANET (2) ASANGE SAMUEL TERNA (2) MOHAMMED ASABE
(3) TUDUKS DEBORAH
(3) BAKO SHADRACK ISHAYA (3) NWEZE NWAFO
(4) ILIYA ANUWA SARKINYARA
(4) MARCUS FLORENCE
AIM AND OBJECTIVE: (5) ASANGE ANN ANARUMUM AIM AND OBJECTIVE:
TO ENCOURAGE AMONGST THE YOUTHS AND WOMEN AGRICULTURAL (6) SHICHE TERLUMUN CLETUS TO DESIGN, FACILITATE, IMPLEMENT, MONITOR AND ADVOCATE
PRODUCTION, INCLUDING LIVESTOCK AND ARABLE FARMING, FOR DISABILITY RESPONSIVE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE PROCESSING, STORAGE AND MARKETING AT AIM AND OBJECTIVE: FUNDAMENTALLY AIM TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL,
THE COMMUNITY AND AT OTHER LEVELS SO AS TO ENHANCE THEIR SOCIO- TO INCREASE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ROLE OF CHILDREN WITH
ECONOMIC WELFARE AND WELL BEING. SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INFORMATION AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE DISABILITIES

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

SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY

AJOWA AKOKO PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION CORRECTION OF NAME TA’AWUNUL KHAIRRIYA-VOICE OF WOMEN

ONDO STATE AND CHILD INITIATIVE
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED ASSOCIATION HAS
APPLIED TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR REGISTRATION UNDER
PART ‘C’ OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 2020.
I, known and addressed as OFIEYEFATE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the corporate
affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of companies and allied
matters act, (CAMA 2020).
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
BATE ALANUMO, wishes to inform TRUSTEES ARE:
1. MR. AYEGBOKA MICHEAL BOLARINDE
2. MR. ADEYEMO IDOWU
3. MR. GABRIEL O. MOSES
- PRESIDENT.
- VICE PRESIDENT.
- SECRETARY.
the General Public that My First name 1.RABIU HAFSATU ABDULLAHI
2. ABDULLAHI BELLO
3. ABDULLAHI LAWALI
4. MR. BELLO SAMUEL ROTIMI
5. MR. OLADIMEJI DAVID EMMANUEL
- TREASURER.
- WELFARE OFFICER.
was Incorrectly Spelt as OFIYAFATE 4. GUSAU ANAS SANUSI
5. SALIHU SHAFAATU LABO
6. MRS. BELLO EUNICE AINA

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

- P.R.O.
in My Certificates and that the Correct AIM AND OBJECTIVE:
1. TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN LESS ADVANTAGE
1. TO PROMOTE WELFARE OF MEMBER.
2. TO HELP AND EMPOWER YOUTHS AND LESS PRIVILEGE STUDENTS IN AJOWA AND
Spelling is OFIEYEFATE. COMMUNITIES IN ZAMFARA STATE.
2. TO RENDER ASSISTANCE TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY
ENVIRON. MAKING PROVISIONS FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTIVE MEDICAL SERVICES.
3. TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR ALL SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF AJOWA AKOKO RESIDENT IN 3. TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO REDUCE THE POVERTY LEVEL IN THE
ALL PART OF THE WORLD SOCIETY.
AND TO MEET AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO THEIR WELFARE AND PROGRESS OF
AJOWA TOWN.
All former documents remain Valid. 4. TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVES.
5. TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING AMONG WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY PROTECTING AND
4. TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AJOWA TOWN.
5. TO ASSIST AND HELP WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND AGED PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY. General Public please take Note my full FIGHTING THE DEADLY DISEASES, E.G HIV/AIDS AND MALARIA.
6. TO COLLABORATE AND PARTNER WITH OTHER AGENCIES WITH SIMILAR OBJECTIVES.
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR
GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI
names are OFIEYEFATE BATE Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate
Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama,
IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED BY: BARR. GABRIEL O. MOSES.

ALANUMO. Abuja within 28 days of this publication.

SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENT PERFECTING THE SAINTS INTERNATIONAL NEURODEVELOPMENT AND DEAF-BLIND

CHURCH CARE INITIATIVE
This is to inform the general public about This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the
corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of
This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the
corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of
the loss of original offer/allocation letter in companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020). companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020).

respect of shop Number B6-8 with receipt TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE:
1. SUGH STEVEN FRANKLIN ( TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN)
number 0979 issued by AMAC Area Council 1. APOSTLE JOHN CHUKWU
2. PASTOR (MRS) CHIOMA CHARITY CHUKWU
(PRESIDENT).
(SECRETARY).
2. AGEMA TERDUE (TRUSTEE/SECRETARY)
3. UMAR AHMED ABBA (TRUSTEE)
on January 28,2014.The said document AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE:
got missing in my house at new Chikakore 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST 1. TO PROVIDE TREATMENT, EDUCATIONAL AID, SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS
2. TO ESTABLISH CHURCHES AND CHRISTIAN CENTRES.
layout, Kubwa,Abuja and all efforts to recover 3. TO ENGAGE IN EVANGELISM AND WIN SOULS FOR CHRIST
AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT TO DEAF, BLIND AUTISIM INDIVIDUALS
( NEUROLOGICAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS) ACROSS AFRICA AND
it approved abortive. 4. TO ESTABLISH BIBLE SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS FOR THE
TRAINING OF MINISTERS AND EVANGELISTS.
ITS ENVIRONS.
2. TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAININGS AND SKILL ACQUISITION
All authorities concerned and the general 5. TO DO SUCH OTHER LAWFUL THINGS THAT ARE INCIDENTAL TO THE PROGRAMS ESPECIALLY TO THE DEAF, BLIND AND AUTISM INDIVIDUALS
3. TO PROVIDE THE BASIC INFRASTRUCTURES IN RURAL AREAS, E.G WATER,
ATTAINMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHURCH.
public to note. If found, please, contact ROADS, MARKETS, ELECTRICITY AND HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

08098090921 or the nearest police station. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi
Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi
Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Signed:AUSTIN IKE SIGNED: PRESIDENT SIGNED: SECRETARY

NIGERIAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGICAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE ISOLO (OLD ZUNNURAIN RELIEF FOUNDATION
SURGEONS STUDENTS 85 SET)
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAME HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named organization has applied to the Corporate Affairs
AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA FOR THE REGISTRATION UNDER PART ‘F’ OF COMPANIES AND Commission (CAC) for registration under part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) Decree
ALLIED MATTERS ACT, (CAMA 2020). corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration under part ‘f’ of No. 1 of 1990.
companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020).
TRUSTEES ARE: NAME OF TRUSTEES:
1. PROF. OHAEGBULAM SAMUEL - CHAIRMAN 1. UMARU LAILA ADAMU - CHAIRMAN
2. PROF. SHOKUNBI MATTHEW TRUSTEES ARE: 2. UMAR BAHIJJA ADAMU - SECRETARY
3. PROF. MALOMO ADEFOLARIN 1) OSOBA JOSEPH OLUROTIMI - CHAIRMAN 3. ADAMU FATIMA UMAR - MEMBER
4. PROF. MEZUE WILFRED
5. PROF. BELLO BALA SHEHU 2) ADELAJA ADEWALE OLUSEGUN - SECRETARY AIM AND OBJECTIVES:
6. PROF. KOMOLAFE EDWARD 3) OWOYEMI-OJEKUNLE IYABO ABIBAT 1. TO RENDER CHARITABLE AND HUMANITARIAN AID AND RELIEF SERVICES GEARED TOWARD SUPPORTING
7. PROF. EMEJULU JUDE-KENNEDY THE ORPHANS, NEEDY AND LESS PRIVILEGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROVISION OF
8. DR. BANKOLE OLUFEMI 4) ONAKOYA KOLAWOLE ADETOLA BASIC NEEDS;
9. DR. MAHMUD RAJI 5) FAGOYINBO TAWAKALITU OMOSHALEWA 2. TO BUILD HUMAN CAPITAL AND EMPOWER MEN AND WOMEN TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVELIHOODS
THROUGH VARIOUS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES AND TO WORK ON ALL THE AREAS OF HUMANITARIAN
SECRETARY SERVICES IRRESPECTIVE OF CASTE, CREED, BELIEF OR COMMUNITY;
DR. OJO OMOTAYO AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 3. TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND CREATE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH MENTORSHIP
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL PLATFORM TO ENABLE ALL 1985 ALUMNI OF AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES;
1. TO SERVE AS AN ASSOCIATION FOR THE SURGEON MEMBERS OF THE ESTABLISHED BODY OF ‘ METROPOLITAN COLLEGE, ISOLO LAGOS STATE CONTRIBUTES POSITIVELY 4. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLASSROOMS,
NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES ‘ with CAC IT NUMBER 133139. STRENGTHENING STAFFING SYSTEM, PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT AND CREATING
2. FACILITATING THE PERSONAL AND COLLEGIAL ASSOCIATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TOWARDS THE PROGRESS OF THE SCHOOL. AWARENESS ON IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY;
NEUROLOGICAL SURGEONS THROUGHOUT NIGERIA. 5. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FIELDS OF HEALTH CARE, AGRICULTURE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC AREAS
PURELY ON CHARITABLE BASIS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE.
ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR GENERAL,
Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs
MAITAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of the this
publication
SIGNED;
CHAIRMAN. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY

LOSS OF DOCUMENT LOSS OF DOCUMENT PUBLIC NOTICE

THIS ISTO INFORMTHE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE LOSS OF
THE FOLLOWING ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS :
I, ANIETIE ENEFIOK EYO (Nee Anietie
LOSS OF ORIGINAL STATUTORY RIGHT OF Ofonmbuk Anyang), hereby declare
(1) OFFER OF STATUTORY RIGHT OF OCCUPANCY (R OF
OCCUPANCY (R OF O) IN RESPECT OF PLOT O), (2) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT COPY, (3)AND RECEIPT, IN that my Husband, late Ofonmbuk
NO: 157 WITHIN JAHI DISTRICT, ABUJA RESPECT OF PLOT NO. 598, WITH FILE NUMBER MISC
Anyang has passed on to glory on
102281, CADASTRAL ZONE C04, DAPE DISTRICT, ABUJA
WITH FILE NO: AN 5005, MEASURING BEARING THE HARDLEY SUITES LIMITED, OF 46 WAZIRI the 17th April, 2021, and so I, Anietie
ABOUT 1000SQM. BELONGING TO TONY IBRAHIM CRESCENT, V/ISLAND, LAGOS STATE NIGERIA.
Enefiok Eyo (Nee Anietie Ofonmbuk
EDEKOBI. ALL EFFORT MADE TO TRACE ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING DOCUMENTS
PROVED ABORTIVE. PLEASE IF FOUND KINDLY RETURN Anyang), therefore declare that am
THE SAID MISSING DOCUMENT PROVED
ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, KINDLY RETURN TO
TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION OR LAND DEPARTMENT
(AGIS) CONCERNED AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL PUBLIC
the rightful and proper next of kin. All
THE NEAREST POLICE STATION. GENERAL SHOULD TAKE NOTE. concerned authorities, Nigeria Police
PUBLIC SHOULD PLEASE TAKE NOTE. Force, Banks and general take note.
ANNOUNCER: CHIA IORTIM EMMANUEL
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HELP AFRICA WOMEN AND CHILDREN PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE
FOUNDATION CAC/IT/NO: 107596
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR THE REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF
TRUSTEES UNDER PART “F” OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 2020
This is to inform the general public that This is to inform the general
THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE:
NO. 98851 AEO Adamu Musa from public that F/NO. 276641 Sgt
1. DATTI BALA SULAIMAN
2. UMARU ELIZABETH
- REMOVED.
- RETAINED. Police Children School Dutse, jigawa Shamsi Bala from Nigerian Police
Force who died on 27/06/2022 as
3. UBA EDNA ONYINYECHI - RETAINED
4. KARMA PEACE
5. SHIGA USMAN MOKAWU
- RETAINED.
- RETAINED
State Police Command who died
6. USMAN TANKO SALLAU - RETAINED
on 01/08/2021 at K/Hausa General a result of bandits attack, and he
Hospital Jigawa State, and he has since has since been buried according
THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE:
1. UBA KENNETH EMEKA - NEWLY APPOINTED
2. EMEKA EMMANUEL CHUKWUDOZIE - NEWLY APPOINTED
3. IBRAHIM MICHEAL ADAVA - NEWLY APPOINTED been buried according to Islamic rites, to Islamic rites, Next of Kin Ana’s
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE STILL THE SAME.

ANY OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR

Next of Kin Iliyasu Yakubu Brother to Bala Brother to the deceased,
GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI
IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION.
the deceased, authorities concerned authorities concerned and
SIGNED: SECRETARY. and general public to take note. general public to take note.
THE SCOOP HUMANITARIAN STORYTELLING EZENNIA ROSEMARY AZUKA FOUNDATION PUBLIC NOTICE.
INITIATIVE
THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE NAMED HAS APPLIED TO THE
CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC), ABUJA, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF
THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2020.
This is to inform the general public that the above named has
applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration under I, Bridget Tay (nee Bridget Umofia)
THE TRUSTEES ARE:
1. BALA ZAINAB - CHAIRMAN.
Part “F’’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
hereby declare that Late Idongesit
2. YAKUBU ISMAILA M
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
NAMES OF TRUSTEES:
1. EZENNIA IKECHUKWU KELVIN - Chairman
Umofia was my sister and that she
1. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE HUMAN INTEREST VIDEOS, DOCUMENTARIES, AND
SHORT MOTION PICTURES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES TO
2. ATAKULU CHIDILIM GINIKACHUKWU
3. EMMANUEL ANDY
- Secretary passed on to glory on the 22 Feb,
2022. And so that I Bridget Tay (nee
AID AND PROMOTE WELFARE, ADVOCACY, HUMAN RIGHTS, KNOWLEDGE SHARING, AND
CULTURE.
2. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE HUMAN INTEREST VIDEOS, DOCUMENTARIES, AND
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES..
Bridget Umofia) therefore declare
SHORT MOTION PICTURES THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES THAT
WILL HELP TO AID, SPONSOR AND ENSURE THAT UNDER-DEVELOPED COMMUNITIES ARE 1. To provide support to people experiencing poverty without any
DEVELOPED WITH BASIC AMENITIES
form of prejudice, alliance or allegiance
3. TO USE THE VIDEOS AND STORIES OF THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND DISADVANTAGED IN
SOCIETY TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THEIR CONDITION WHICH WILL HELP TO FOSTER HELP,
ALLEVIATE AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVING CONDITION
that am the rightful and proper next
Any objection(s) to this registration should be forwarded to the
ANY OBJECTION TO THE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE REGISTRAR
GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS by COMMISSION, MAITAMA ABUJA, WITHIN 28 DAYS OF
Registrar- General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris of kin. All Concerned Authorities,
THIS PUBLICATION.

SIGNED:
Crescent, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication.
Nigeria Police, Banks and general
MUSTAPHA ABDULLMUMIN BALA
SECRETARY.
SIGNED:
HUMPHREY E OSARENMWINDA ESQ public should take note.
OJEABULU’S LODGE CHARITY FOUNDATION. T - BABS EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION LOSS OF DOCUMENT
CAC/IT/NO:157852
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied I, DONALD DUMBILI CHUKWUEMEKA (M) A LEGAL
HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, ABUJA FOR
THE REMOVAL AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES UNDER PART “F” OF THE
to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration PRACTITIONER OF DON CHUKWUEMEKA & CO. OF
COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 2020 under part ‘f’ of companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020). ADAOYIBO HOUSE, OFF OBI PALACE, ISSELE-AZAGBA
IN ANIOCHA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF
THE OLD TRUSTEES ARE: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE-: DELTA STATE ,an external solicitor to unity Bank plc and
1. Prince Ojeabulu - Removed
2. Mike Ojeabulu - Removed 1.BABALOLA TEMITOPE - CHAIRMAN on their BEHALF place this notice that MR. ANTHONY
3. Samson Ojeabulu - Retained 2.DANIEL TEMITOPE OLUWARADO - SECRETARY. CHUKWUDI ONYIA WHOSE TITLE DOCUMENT (DEED OF
4. Hendrix Ayemere - Retained ASSIGNMENT) WHICH COVERS HIS PROPERTY LYING
THE NEW TRUSTEES ARE:
AIM AND OBJECTIVE: ,BEING and SITUATE AT PLOT 54, WITHIN THE EKULU
1. Ojeabulu Vincent Omon - Newly Appointed TO EMPOWER THE LESS PRIVILEGED AND PROVIDE MENTORSHIP RIVER LAYOUT, GRA, ENUGU, ENUGU STATE OR NO 11,
2. Ojeabulu Moses - Newly Appointed TO YOUTHS. NWODO STREET, EKULU LAYOUT, GRA, ENUGU, ENUGU
3. Akhimien Steve Eromoele - Newly Appointed STATE,which was used as collateral for a facility in the New
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE STILL THE SAME. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Nigeria bank and has been in the custody of the bank is
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris missing. I WISH TO NOTIFY THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE
ANY OBJECTION TO THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO THE Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within SAID DOCUMENT(DEED OF ASSIGNMENT) IS MISSING. ALL
REGISTRAR GENERAL, CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, PLOT 420 TIGRIS 28 days of this publication. EFFORT MADE TO TRACE THE SAID DOCUMENT PROVED
CRESCENT, OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF
THIS PUBLICATION. ABORTIVE. CONCERNED AUTHORITIES AND GENERAL
SIGNED: PUBLIC PLEASE TAKE NOTE.
SIGNED: SECRETARY. SECRETARY

SOLIDARITY CLUB, ADO-EKITI LIVE-STOCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION

RELIEF MARKET, OWERRI
This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied The General Public is hereby notified that the above named
to the corporate affairs commission (CAC), Abuja for registration has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission Abuja for registration
under part ‘f’ of companies and allied matters act, (CAMA 2020). under the Part “C” of the Companies and allied Matters Act, 2020.

TRUSTEES ARE: THE TRUSTEES ARE:

1.ABIODUN EMMANUEL - CHAIRMAN 1. OSUEKE KINGSLEY CHIBUZO
2.DARAMOLA OLAMIDE AYODEJI - SECRETARY. 2. EGBUJOR PRINCE MIKE
3.KAYODE FEMI BABATUNDE 3. OSUJI KENNEDY UZOAMAKA
4. IKEADIGHI CHRISTIANA AMARACHI.
AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. TO FOSTER UNITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 1. To promote love, peace and unity among members.
2. To promote live-stock production and assist members.
Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the
Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Any objection to this registration should be forwarded to the
Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot 420, Tigris
28 days of this publication. crescent, off Aguiyi Ironsi, Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of
this publication.
SIGNED:
SECRETARY Signed: SECRETARY

How Can Physical Preservation Prevent Document Degradation?

Displaying Artifacts rectly handled. ged items to remain safely in storage. It also facilitates sharing
Paper documents placed on display should be prepared care- your collection, if you so choose. Digital copies can be placed on
fully, especially if the display will be ongoing or involve extra There are three types of plastic enclosures suitable for long- a website or cloud storage for others to access over the internet.
handling. Light, temperature, and humidity should be con- term preservation. The best, and subsequently most expensi-
trolled as much as possible to avoid accelerating the deteriora- ve, is archival polyester. It provides excellent viewing and has Digitisation can also improve the ability to search a collection.
tion of the item. A room kept below normal room temperatu- rigid support to protect the document or photograph. A more Through metadata and optical character resolution (OCR) an
re with about 35% humidity is ideal, and items should be kept economical solution is polypropylene. It is just as clear, but lacks entire collection can be searched by keywords, dates, exact phra-
out of direct light. the rigid support of polyester. The last option, polyethylene, is ses, and more. Such easy organization and recall gives the coll-
also economical, but doesn’t have the same rigidity or clarity ection new usefulness to all who access it.
Minimal light is best practice. as the other two.
Not all collections are meant to be displayed to the public, No matter the condition of your collection, there are always
though. Large private collections may be for personal use only, Digitisation ways to help prevent further deterioration. Start your journey
but sifting through paper envelopes or folders can make enjoy- In addition to physical preservation of a collection, digitisation by discovering the types of materials in your collection and the
ing the collection tiresome. For collections that are to be view- allows continued use of books and documents without risking specific actions you can take to protect them.
ed often or routinely, archival-quality plastic sleeves can be a any further damage through handling. By digitising your coll-
good alternative for storage and access, especially for photo- ection, items can be viewed and studied without handling the Culled From: https://andersonarchival.com/learn/how-can-phy-
graphs. This allows the item to be viewed without being di- original physical document. This allows fragile or already dama- sical-preservation-prevent-document-degradation/
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What You Need To Know About Using Affidavits

An “affidavit” is a written statement that is considered that they are signed under penalty of perjury, but this
made under oath. It is only valid when made volunta- may not be a required statement. There are many different types of affidavits, and they
rily and without coercion. When you sign an affida- vary significantly by their intended purpose. Lawyers
vit, you are asserting that the information is true and Notaries: How Is An Affidavit Formalised? often use them in motions and other court filings to
that you have personal knowledge of the facts contai- prove that certain information is true. In those situa-
ned in the affidavit. By signing, you are also stating You must sign an affidavit for it to be effective. Usual- tions, the attorney will often design the affidavit to
that you are competent to testify if called into court ly, the signature must occur in the presence of a nota- meet their needs at the time. In other circumstances,
about the information provided in the affidavit. Being ry. A notary is authorized by the state to verify your the affidavit will follow a standard format. Some of the
competent to testify generally means that you are of signature for many types of formal or legal docu- most common standard affidavits are listed below.
sound mind and you are over the age of majority in ments. Generally, a notary will check your driver’s li-
your particular state (usually 18). cense, passport, or other ID information to confirm Affidavit Of Domicile
your identity before allowing you to sign the docu-
Why Would I Need An Affidavit? ment. An affidavit of domicile may be necessary in the con-
text of probating a will or when dealing with certain
Affidavits can be used for many purposes. They are In some states, a notary will perform either an ack- types of trusts. This affidavit establishes the legal resi-
most often filed with the court to show that specific nowledgment or a jurat. An acknowledgment means dence of the person who passed based on where they
information is true. In some cases, an attorney can that the person who purported to sign the document were living at the time of their death. It will include
use your affidavit so that you do not have to appear actually did sign. In an acknowledgment, the signer is the individual’s prior address and for how long he or
in court or at another official legal proceeding. They not stating that what the paper says is true, but he or she lived there.
can save considerable time and money in a variety she is just affirming that it is their signature that ap- Usually, the executor or personal representative of the
of legal events. pears on the record. The signer may not need to sign estate will present this type of document to the court
the paper in front of the notary; they can sometimes during the probate process. It helps the administra-
Affidavits are also automatically required in a num- personally appear in front of the notary and declare tion of the estate go much smoother and allows for
ber of judicial proceedings, particularly in estate plan- that the signature is theirs. an easier transfer of assets. It is particularly relevant
ning matters and family law issues. Without these when it is necessary to transfer stocks or securities.
affidavits, other legal instruments may not be con- In a jurat, on the other hand, the person who signs the
sidered valid, or proving that they are valid would be document is affirming that what the document says is Some insurance companies or banks may also require
much more difficult. true based on his or her personal knowledge. The no- an affidavit of domicile before they will release assets
Affidavits are useful beyond the courtroom as well. tary must administer an oath or affirmation to the in- to a beneficiary or an heir. Having this type of infor-
Banks, insurance companies, and other entities may dividual signing the document before it is signed. The mation can also stop potential will disputes before
require an affidavit as part of their official functions. document must be signed in the notary‘s presence. they occur.

The Importance Of Being Truthful In An Affi- The notary is generally not permitted to tell you which Affidavit Of Heirship
davit type of signature is required, so it is up to you to re-
quest the correct form. An affidavit of heirship may also be a necessary do-
Saying something that is not true in an affidavit is cument in relation to an estate. These affidavits are
technically a violation of the law and you can be fi- You can often find a notary for your affidavit at a lo- used most often when the individual who passed away
ned or even imprisoned for committing perjury. It cal law office, bank, or post office. Some notaries may did not have a valid last will and testament or another
is just like lying on the stand in a court proceeding. charge a fee for their services, while other states spe- estate planning tool in place. The affidavit essentially
cifically prohibit notaries from charging fees. Nota- states that you (or another person) are the legal heir
“Perjury” is a legal term that essentially means that ries use a special stamp to signify that they are certi- of a deceased person.
you have lied under oath. Being truthful to the court fied and their certification has not expired.
is vital, even when you are in communication via an Using an affidavit of heirship can be a way to get
affidavit instead of in person. Many affidavits assert Types Of Affidavits around having to go to court to probate a will. Filing
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this document with the state Recorder‘s Office can be process can be time-consuming and cumbersome.
a valid way to pass real property from the deceased to Most states will also charge a fee to replace this do- Service – Service of process businesses and attorneys
his or her heirs. It can also be an adequate means to cument. If you need proof of your marriage quickly, will frequently use affidavits of service. These docu-
transfer personal property, such as vehicles. using an affidavit may be more effective. ments state that a certain individual delivered do-
cuments to another person or company, usually le-
An affidavit of heirship works best when there is only Other Common Affidavits gal paperwork. The affidavit will explain who took
one legal heir. However, if the remaining family agree the documents and the time and location of delivery.
that you should receive the personal or real property at You can develop an affidavit for virtually anything
issue, then using an affidavit of heirship can be a hel- you need. Additional standard affidavits include the Debt – Creditors will sometimes use an affidavit of
pful way to show that you should inherit the property. following examples: debt to lay out a specific amount that another per-
son owes him or her. They are commonly utilized in
Keep in mind, however, that it may not be valid if the Small Estate – In some states, executors or perso- situations where a company is winding down or when
entire family does not agree that you should receive nal representatives may be required to attest that an an individual is involved in a bankruptcy. However,
the property. Each state has slightly different require- estate is smaller than a threshold amount so that it if you have documents that lay out the debt (such as
ments for executing this document, and LegalNature can be distributed under local laws for smaller esta- a contract), then those might be more valuable than
will help walk you through the requirements to create tes. It often results in a much faster and more effici- an affidavit. You should also keep in mind that an af-
a legally valid file. ent means to distribute property. fidavit of debt will not take the place of a contract.

Affidavit Of Marriage Name Change – In some situations, it may be neces- What Is A General Affidavit?
sary to show that you changed your name after a di- General affidavits are any sworn statement of fact
There are situations where you may need an affidavit vorce or marriage. An affidavit of name change can on any subject. They are unlike other types of affi-
of marriage. This document declares that you are le- be used in lieu of official court documents if they are davits because they can be tailored to meet specific
gally married to another individual. Usually, a certi- not available. needs in any legal situation. Like other affidavits, on
ficate of marriage would perform the same function, the other hand, general affidavits are still signed un-
but couples can use an affidavit of marriage if they are Financial Affidavits – An affidavit that certifies your der oath and in the presence of a notary.
unable to locate their marriage certificate. This affi- financial information may be necessary for some fa- Even when an affidavit would technically fall into one
davit may be necessary to apply for a foreign visa, for mily law matters, such as during a divorce or child of the categories above, it could still be considered a
insurance purposes, or to apply for certain financial support hearing. In the divorce context, this affida- general affidavit.
accounts. The document may also be helpful in sta- vit is used to distribute property, assets, and debt ob-
tes that recognize common law marriage; if you are ligations properly. Creating An Affidavit
common law married, then you will not have a wed- Although affidavits are considered legal documents,
ding certificate. Identity Theft Affidavit – If your identity has been anyone can draft one. As long as it is signed, wit-
stolen, you should take extra steps to notify the credit nessed, and notarized correctly, it will be valid. That
Both individuals must sign and attest that the mar- bureaus and your creditors. As part of this notifica- means that you do not have to use a lawyer to create
riage is valid and legally binding. The form itself pro- tion process, you may need to swear under oath that an affidavit.
vides very simple information about the wedding, your identity was actually stolen and provide them
including the date that it occurred and the state in with an identity theft affidavit. It is important to note, however, that certain affida-
which it occurred. Usually, you must sign the affida- vits should contain specific information so that they
vit in the presence of a witness and be sure that it is Death – If you need to let financial institutions, the fulfill their purpose and meet legal requirements. That
notarized properly, but the requirements vary slight- court, or an insurance company know that a loved one is why using forms is a helpful way to ensure that you
ly in each state. has passed away, you may need to develop an affida- have all of the information you need for a particular
vit of death. However, many companies will specifi- type of affidavit.
You can also apply to replace your marriage certifica- cally require you to provide a copy of the death certi-
te in lieu of creating an affidavit of marriage, but this ficate instead of an affidavit. Culled From: https://www.legalnature.com
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In Focus
As Echono Clocks 100 Days In Office
The executive secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arch Sonny Echono has marked 100 days in office. In this
report, HENRY TYOHEMBA writes on the journey so far.
Soon after taking over the affairs of institutions of learning. This was with
TETFund, Echono assured that his the aim of ending incessant strikes
administration would build on the and enhancing their viability.
solid foundation that has already Under the leadership of Architect
been laid, especially in the area of Echono in the last 100 days, the agency
promoting content development and also ensured the establishment of the
research and development (R&D). Federal Polytechnic, Ogo-Oluwa in
One hundred days later, Echono Oyo State.
has delivered with a range of That’s notwithstanding, after 16
achievements that build on his vision years of abandonment, the National
to drive the nation’s economy through Library Headquarters Complex, Abuja
industry-academia relationship. received a boost with the approval of
Just like his predecessor, Professor 15 Billion Naira by TETFUND under
Suleiman Bogoro, Echono stressed Architect Echono as first tranche for
the need to build a symbiotic the completion of the project.
relationship between the industry Echono noted that the Fund had
and academia to ensure seamless put all plans have been put in place
production of manpower needed to for the completion of the National
drive the nation’s economy and even Library building, adding that the
produce in excess for export to other Fund has conveyed its readiness to
countries. provide the funds to the ministry as
The TETFund boss said he would soon as the Federal Executive Council
focus on curriculum delivery in assents to it.
tertiary institutions in Nigeria to “On our own part, we have set
The executive secretary TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono (right) and Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi (left) dur-
make the nation’s graduates more aside the first tranche of about 15
relevant and not just employable but billion already in our coffers to be ing a visit to the Fund recently.
creators of wealth. deployed as soon as the approval
On the 4th of March, 2022, from the reversed cost is granted by to research which is anchored on of Communication. a holistic review of the operating
TETFund received a boost with the Federal Executive Council”, he government, industry and academia He said the executive secretary, procedures of the Fund,
the approval of Echono as the new further explained. partnership. in his determination to provide operationalized the zonal offices
executive secretary of the Fund. He emphasized the importance Determined to bring the needed quality, transparent and accountable with delegated functions and setting
As a seasoned architect, civil of the library, saying, “for us in the transformation in the nation’s leadership has frozen, cancelled targets for all departments and
servant and technocrat, Echono has tertiary education, the library is Agricultural sector, TETFund has or suspended programmes and standing Committees. For example,
made tremendous achievements where learning takes place, including formed a partnership with the consultancies judged wasteful or the Book Development Committee
within 100 days of assuming office. research, teaching materials and Government of Brazil and Forum economically disadvantageous to the which last published books in 2014
On receiving a deluge of suggestions, resources that students access to For Agricultural Research in Africa Fund. has been directed to publish at least
complaints on various areas of improve themselves are all deposited (FARA) to achieve the objective. Some of those affected, according 40 standard, peer-reviewed academic
concern by stakeholders, the new for record purposes. Library is The deal was sealed at the to him, are licking their wounds while textbooks on diverse topics by 31st
TETFUND boss had to chart a course usually the center of any academic First Agricultural Research and a few who initially threatened legal December, 2022.
for progress. institution, he added.” Innovation Fellowship for Africa action have settled for renegotiation “The Monitoring & Evaluation
He promised to focus on capacity Within his first 100 days in office, (ARIFA) Symposium, held at Federal after realizing their weak positions. Department must complete site
building and staff development and Architect Echono also endorsed the University of Viçosa, Brazil, with the “The unwieldy 99-man Technical visits and process recommendations
effective service delivery. To keep Anti-Plagiarism Test developed by theme “Pedagogic Retooling Strategy Advisory Group (TAG) has been put for tranche releases within 2 weeks of
to his promise, by March this year, the Committee of Vice-Chancellors for Africa’s Agricultural Research and on notice to right-size for prudence receipt of request from institutions.
Echono received the Governing of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) to Innovation System: Lessons from and greater operational efficiency. Starting with ICT interventions,
Council of the Federal University of address the rising cases of plagiarism Brazil”. The Executive Secretary is indeed beneficiary institutions shall
Health Sciences, Otukpo led by the amongst the academic community. The Executive Secretary of stepping on some long toes and the henceforth make submissions
Vice Chancellor, Mallam Abdullahi In the last one hundred days TETFund, Arc Sonny Echono, who led expected response is to question electronically (Online) to minimize
Abba, calling on higher institutions of office as Executive Secretary, the Nigerian delegation to Brazil, said his qualification for the job which human contact. Staff of the Fund
in the country to prioritize specific Architect Sunny Echono has indeed the Fund is committed to the success none of his five (5) predecessors (3 were also requested to make sacrifices
programmes and boost the human made phenomenal achievements of the partnership, having weighed the academics and 2 technocrats) was by forgoing certain privileges in
capacity development components in too numerous to mention. These multiplier positive effect to Nigeria. better prepared for. response to the sharp drop in tax
their TETFUND allotted funds. successes would set the track to The achievements and reforms “It is worthy of note that part collections in 2021, with a promise
In consonance with its statutory optimize the operational efficiency of at TETFUND has brought about of the reforms introduced by that they will be restored when the
role of managing education tax TETFUND. false accusations that the executive Arc. Echono include the need for situation improves.
funds in supporting projects and Also, as part of efforts towards secretary has turned the Fund into a curriculum review, skill acquisition/ “He is also committed to the
capacity building for public tertiary promoting Nigeria’s drive towards fiefdom where contract splitting and Entrepreneurship, advancement of completion of on-going projects
institutions, TETFUND under a knowledge economy, the Tertiary padding was the order of the day. Information and Communication rather than starting new ones, and
Echono sponsored a research on Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Reacting to the allegations recently, Technology (ICT) as well as has taken steps in that direction. He
the newly designed Smart Climate has approved the setting up of Abdulmumin Oniyangi, the Ag deepening Research, Development interacted and secured the buy-in of
Information Services for Early a Coordinating Secretariat to director, public affairs, TETFund, said and Innovation. Others are provision Management and Staff of the Fund
Warning on Climate Change for operationalize the partnership Echono was appointed as Executive of funds for capacity building of for the reforms, which have received
farmers with about one thousand between government, private sector Secretary of TETFund by President lecturers to equip them with requisite widespread support of stakeholders,”
five hundred farmers from seventy and academia. Muhammadu Buhari, in March skills for Entrepreneurial Studies he added.
villages across six states receiving Echono noted that the opening 2022 based strictly on his track and Research Studies in Digital He further said the ES has also
training on the innovation. of the secretariat which would be record as an astute administrator, Technologies and prepare Nigerian introduced Procurement and Project
Within the first one hundred days domiciled in NESG was part of the having served meritoriously as students for global competitiveness Management reforms to eliminate
of Architect Echono’s leadership of synergy-building efforts by the the permanent secretary, Federal with the end goal of building a corruption, reduce delivery time of
TETFUND, the agency allotted funds National Universities Commission Ministry of Agriculture and Rural knowledge economy and increasing projects, prevent cost escalation and
ranging from 300 to 600 Billion (NUC) and TETFund under its Development, Federal ministry of the country’s global presence. improve general efficiency in the
Naira to Federal and State Higher policy of the Triple Helix approach education, as well as Federal Ministry “Internally, he is undertaking discharge of the Fund’s mandate.
18 NEWS Thursday, July 28, 2022

Kogi Assembly Confirms Fanwo As Commissioner

BY SAM EGWU, Lokoja as commissioner-nominee only referred to yesterday’s
on January 30, 2020, legislative sitting.
Kogi State House of Assembly before he resigned in April The speaker asked the
has confirmed Mr. Kingsley to contest for the House members to allow Fanwo
Fanwo as a commissioner. He of Representatives, Yagba to take a bow and go;
was presented to the House Federal constituency, losing haven justified his position
by Governor Yahaya Bello for with a narrow margin of two as a commissioner for
clearance. votes to Folusho Olafemi. information before his
Fanwo’s ritual of After the party primary, resignation.
rescreening was sequel to the governor forwarded his After the screening, Fanwo
last week’s deferment by the name with two others to the said his renomination by the
House as members worked House as commissioners- governor as commissioner
across purpose forcing the nominee. reaffirmed the confidence
Speaker, Hon. Matthew Kolawole, who corrected he reposed in him, adding
Kolawole, to adjourn to the notion that Fanwo’s that it would enable him to
yesterday nomination was rejected strengthen the agencies to
He was initially screened by the House, said he was perform their functions.

Dauda Donates Classrooms Block, Boreholes To Niger Community

BY HOSEA YUSUF, Abuja the younger generation scarcity, and the stress
to participate in nations of getting good water in
A philanthropist Alhaji Aliyu development. the rural community kept
Dauda has donated a block Dauda said the borehole increasing daily hence the
of three classrooms and a was drilled three different decision to provide one.
borehole to Maraba Ward in times on different locations Meanwhile, the
Sarkin Pawa of Munya local in the area before the neatest community youth leader,
government area of Niger water came out. Alhaji Hassan Nura, has
State. He said while water is commended Dauda for his
While unveiling the an essential commodity to kind gesture.
building, Dauda described mankind; it was not available He prayed that God would
the gesture as one of his ways to most communities hence continue to enrich him
of giving back to the society. his resolve to take up the and assured the donor of
He said his goal was project gap. adequate management and
to help increase access to Dauda stressed that the maintenance of the facility.
quality education to enable

First Indigenous Telecom Content Expo Holds In Lagos

The first expo to showcase of Indigenous Contents in the innovators, influencers, industry
indigenous content in the Telecommunications Sector leaders, startups, academia and
Nigerian telecom industry will (NPPIC). global experts to an exhibition
holds on The NCC in a statement to showcase their products and
Monday and Tuesday, August issued yesterday by its director services, innovative solutions
1-2, 2022 at Landmark Events of public affairs, Reuben Muoka, and new technologies that will
Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. said team lead at NODITS, help stimulate further growth
It is being hosted by the Engr. Babagana Digima, said of the Nigerian digital economy.
Nigerian Communications the NTICE Expo is focused on “So far, a lot of interested
Commission (NCC) through bringing stakeholders in the companies, service providers,
the Nigerian Office for communications value-chain industry bodies, manufacturers,
Development of Indigenous together and to provide a innovators and government
Telecom Sector (NODITS) with platform where practicable ideas agencies have impressively
the theme: “Stimulating the and solutions can be evolved confirmed participation in
Development of Indigenous to stimulate demand and the exhibition and we look
Content through Innovation supply of indigenous solutions, forward enthusiastically to
and Commercialisation.” technologies, human capacity having productive engagements
NODITS was set up in and skills. and far- reaching resolutions,
2021, as the main vehicle for “We have invited indigenous whose implementation will
realization of the provisions operators, manufacturers, further advance the cause of
of the National Policy on the regulators, government Nigerian indigenous telecoms
Promotion and Implementation agencies, policy makers, development,” Digima said.

Police Debunk Alleged Shooting In FCT

BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja on 26th July, 2022 at about the safety of all and sundry in
7:38pm. the FCT, called for calm noting
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) "Following the receipt of that an investigation has
has debunked reports of the news, the command’s commenced into the sources of
gunshots in Dantata Bridge and intelligence and tactical assets this and many other maliciously
Minister's Hill sections of the drifted to the scene where the crafted write-ups targeted
Federal Capital Territory (FCT). news was found false. at promoting panic and
The FCT police spokesperson, "Having maintained apprehension in the Territory.
DSP Josephine Adeh, who monitoring and surveillance of He urged residents to
reacted to inquiries about the the area all night, and with the only believe information
reported gunshots in those axis, intelligence at the disposal of released from official stables,
said the commissioner of police, the command, it is important to noting that while the police
CP Babaji Sunday, had directed categorically state that the news continue its quest on bringing
investigation into sources of is on every scale unfounded and crime and criminality to
“countless maliciously crafted should be disregarded. the barest minimum in
and panic-generating writeups.” "Members of the public are the Territory, residents are
She said, "The attention of the therefore enjoined to eschew the urged to remain vigilant,
FCT police command has been generation and promulgation and report any suspicious or
drawn to a series of erroneous of fake/ unverified news and abnormal occurrence to the
write ups and publications go about their lawful business Police through the following
making the rounds, especially without the fear of harassment emergency lines: 08032003913,
on social media spaces, or molestation of any kind from 08061581938, 07057337653,
suggesting that there was heavy any quarters." and 08028940883, while the
gunfire simultaneously around Meanwhile, CP Sunday Public Complaint Bureau (PCB)
Dantata Bridge in Lugbe and while reassuring residents of desk, could be reached on: 0902
Minister’s Hills in Maitama an unalloyed commitment to 222 2352.
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NNPC, TotalEnergies To Constitution Amendment: A'Ibom Approves Local Government Autonomy 2 Suspects Nabbed
Provide Rivers School BY INIOBONG EKPONTA, Uyo ratified all the other items committee on the transmitted discussions at the public Over Killing Of 3
Technical Workshop Akwa Ibom State House of consideration by National Bills, 2022, with the house leader, by senior advocates nigeria, Policemen In Delta
transmitted to it for constitution (Fifth Alteration) hearing, which was attended
Assembly has ratified local BY FELIX IGBEKOYI, Asaba
BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port Assembly. Udo Akpan as the chairman. former chief judge, retired and
government autonomy, During the May 5, 2022 However, at the committee's serving judges, civil society and
Harcourt Two suspects have been arrested in
judiciary autonomy and plenary, the House had plenary on Tuesday, Akpan youth organisations, socio-
legislature autonomy. connection with the murder of three
Nigerian National Petroleum confirmed the receipt of a letter explained that the committee cultural groups, traditional policemen in Delta State last Sunday
Corporation (NNPC) limited and The House however, from the National Assembly, had held a stakeholders meeting institutions and other
rejected item 46, seeking to The commissioner of police (CP),
TotalEnergies EP Nigeria limited requesting the lawmakers to ,where the transmitted bills participants, were illuminative, Delta State, Ari Muhammed Ali, said
have kicked off the construction of a alter the provisions of the pass resolutions in support were sorted into four broad demonstrative and exhaustive".
third schedule to the 1999 the command is closing up on the
technical workshop for Government or against 44 proposed groups including Devolution He urged the House to other members of the gang.
Technical College, Port Harcourt. constitution (as amended) to constitutional amendments, of Powers/Sundry Matters; listen to the people, who he
include the presiding officers Meanwhile, Delta State
They are also providing the school "in line with section 9 (2) of Political Parties/Elections/ noted, spoke through the government has decried the
a two-storey building of 25-block of the National Assembly the Constitution of the Federal Political Office Holders; stakeholders.
(NASS) in the membership of attack on Okpanam division of the
classrooms and a modern two- Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as Executive/Legislature/ Subsequently, the House Nigeria Police in Oshimili North
storey 200-bed students’ hostel. the National Security Council amended". Judiciary, as well as Local concurred to 65 items out of 66
(NSC) and other related local government area by unknown
At the groundbreaking in Port The message of the clerk Government/Federal Capital items in Fifth Alteration Bills gunmen.
Harcourt yesterday, the managing matters. to the National Assembly was Territory/Statutory Bodies. at the Committee of the Whole
The Akwa Ibom House The secretary to the state
director of TotalEnergies, Mike thereafter referred to the Ad-hoc He added that "the House through voting. government (SSG), Chief Patrick
Sangster said the three projects Ukah, stated this when he visited
were in in fulfilment of company's the Okpanam police station for
commitment to the Nigerian an on-the-spot assessment of the
Content Development and damage caused during the attack
Monitoring Board (NCDMB) which occurred in the early hours of
priority on Human Capital Sunday.
Development (HCD). He described the attack on
Sangster, who was represented policemen attached to the station
by the deputy managing director and the Okpanam vigilante security
in-charge of Port Harcourt district, L-R: MD/CEO, Union outfit as a dastardly act with an
Guillaume Dulout, said the projects Bank, Mudassir
Amray; Imo State assurance that the state government
were being embarked upon will bring the perpetrators to book.
under company's Ikike offshore Governor Hope
Uzodimma; Board Ukah expressed dismay
development project. Chair, Union Bank that some persons for no just
He said, "We are embarking on Farouk Gumel, and reason could attack the peaceful
the projects under our Ikike offshore head, Treasury, community of Okpanam, saying
development project. The HCD Union Bank, Mr. that it was painful, unexpected and
projects are designed to upgrade Chuka Emerole, an act of wickedness.
the standard of the infrastructure during a visit to Imo
in the school, create a good learning Government House,
atmosphere, improve the standard Owerri. Police Arrest 2
of living for the students as well as
equip the vocational students with A'Ibom CJ Jails AAC Legal Adviser 1 Month For Contempt, Unruling Behaviour Suspected
life skills."
BY INIOBONG EKPONTA, Uyo to "use the correctional facility biased, asking her to excuse could disobey an order given
Robbers In lmo
to purge yourself of insolence herself from the matter. to him by the judge, who asked BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE,
Ayade Commissions Akwa Ibom State high court
sitting in Uyo, the state capital
and dishonorable acts that tend
to bring the court to disrepute".
Speaking on the decision of
the court, counsel to governor
him to take off his wig and
step aside from the bar and he
Owerri

Cocoa House In C/River has ordered the national legal

adviser to the African Action
The court was in the middle Emmanuel, Samuel Ikpo said choose to remain obstinate. Imo State Police command said
they have arrested two suspected
of a libel case instituted by he was shocked that "a lawyer “A lawyer should not allow
BY RICHARD NDOMA, Calabar Congress (AAC) Inibehe governor, Udom Emmanuel could utter such damning and himself to use one client to armed robbers while raiding criminal
Effiong, to be remanded against Leo Ekpenyong, which profane utterances against a destroy his reputation before hideout in the state.
Cross River State governor Ben in jail for one month for was in the last day for the Judge. all the judges. This was made known through a
Ayade yesterday commissioned a "contemptuous and insulting prosecution to end the case. “I believe that when he “I think Justice Obot has release made available to newsmen,
multi-million naira Cocoa house behaviour in court." It was learnt, Effiong had comes out of the correctional really been patient with him all signed by the Police public relations
in Ikom local government area of The state’s chief judge, despite repeated warnings facility, he will learn how to these while even as a lawyer, I officer (PPRO) Michael Abattam.
Cross River State to boost cocoa Justice Ekaette Obot, ordered from the judge, constantly conduct himself before a court". could not tolerate the young According to Abattam, "the
production in the state. Effiong, a human rights lawyer accused the judge of being He wondered why Effiong lawyer’s conduct,” Ikpo stated. arrest followed the mandate of
The Cocoa guest house, which the commissioner of police, CP
is constructed by the stakeholders
of the industry would help in the Soludo Advises Media Practitioners To Maintain Healthy Living Mohammed Barde to the command’s
tactical teams to raid all criminal
provision of accommodation to BY OKECHUKWU OBETA, Awka yesterday, Soludo emphasised Awka, Dr Joe Akabuike, Other lecturers, Dr. enclaves not excluding uncompleted
business men and women who that it is only when one is emphasised the need for regular Kenneth Nwokolo who buildings, motor parks, brothels
make a visit in the state when the Governor of Anambra State healthy that he can discharge check of blood pressure. spoke on "Healthy Lifestyle" Indian hemp joints and moribund
ultra-morderm Cocoa processing Chukwuma Soludo has advised his duties. In his lecture on "High and Dr. Oliver Onwughalu school buildings, to eradicate all
factory constructed by the newsmen to always pay "Gathering news, processing Blood Pressure: Causes and who spoke on "Stress in the crimes and criminalities with the aim
Ayade's administration becomes attention to their health status it and disseminating them is Management," Akabuike Journalism Profession and Its of sustaining the already improved
fully operational. to ensure healthy living. energy sapping; journalists are said stress, smoking, alcohol Management" stressed the need security situation in the state.
Representing the state Represented by the state always busy, so they need to consumption as well as genetic for media practitioners to pay "Aligning with the commissioner
governor at the ceremony, the commissioner for information always Check their health status factors as major causes of regular attention to their health of police directives, the command’s
APC state party chairman, and public enlightenment, Paul consistently", Nwosu advised. high blood pressure and status by always consulting tactical teams, raided a criminal
Alphonsu Ogar, lauded the state Nwosu, at the 2022 health week The chief medical director recommended indulgence in medical professionals for health hideout at Avu in Owerri West LGA
branch of Cocoa Association lecture series/free medicare (CMD), Chukwuemeka regular exercises, meditation check and making sure that they of Imo State and arrested one Yahaya
of Nigeria (CAN) for the held at the Godwin Ezeemo Odumegwu Ojukwu University on pleasurable stories, proper adhere strictly to any medical Samaila, aged 23 years and Saminu
developmental stride and prayed international press centre, Awka Teaching Hospital, COOUTH, medication as necessary. advice. Abubakar, aged 24 years both of
God to protect guest who might Kware local government area of
come to lodge in the house.
In his remarks, the chairman
APC To Hold Senatorial Re-run Primary For Umahi Sokoto State while others escaped. On
searching their hideout, the following
BY OBINNA OGBONNAYA, Abakaliki elections in Abakakili. Court sitting in Abakaliki to the party claiming that at no time items were recovered:
of the association in the state,
Ejor Obi, said as an association, There has been serious mandate the Independent did she withdrew from the race. "One locally made double barrel
All Progressives Congress (APC) controversy over who is the National Electoral Commission Justice Fatun Riman in his pistol, a bunch of master keys;
they are fully prepared to
has fixed July 31, 2022 to authentic candidate of APC in INEC to recognize him as the ruling had given the APC the parcel of substance suspected to be
increased production of cocoa
conduct a re-run primary election Ebonyi South senatorial zone. candidate of the party since his go ahead to conduct a fresh re- Indian hemp, female bag containing
product.
for the Ebonyi South senatorial While Umahi is laying claim to immediate younger brother, run primary election for Ebonyi jewelries, one machete, language
"We are committed to ensuring
zone to accommodate Governor the ticket of the party, a retired Austin Umahi, who won the South senatorial zone. translator, three Tecno phones, two
that we raise the local production
Dave Umahi permanent secretary in the state primary election has withdrawn The APC chairman in the state, Itel phones, one H-Mobile phone, two
of cocoa, increase it's economic
The state APC chairman, and a chieftain of the party, Ann likewise Ann Eze who came said " the re-run election will be wrist watches, two small speakers,
prominence and attract greater
Stanley Emegha revealed this Ago Eze, insists she owns the second. conducted strictly in compliance two sunglasses, two touch lighter,
investment into our farms and by
when he handed party’s flags ticket. But Eze who is the runner up with the Federal high court's camera flash, the sum of N40,285,
extension economy of the state
over to APC candidates in the Governor Umahi had in the election insists that she be judgement of Friday 22nd July, assorted charms, two pairs of scissors,
and that of the nation at large,"
forthcoming local government approached the Federal High recognised as the candidate of 2022". 10 nose masks and foil paper."
the CAN chairman said.
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Lukman Cautions North West APC Against

Repeating ‘Zamfara Mistake’
BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN, Kaduna Committee had visited, add-
ing the next and last state to
The national vice chairman, visit was Katsina State.
North West Zone of the rul- He advised aggrieved
ing All Progressives Con- members of the party in the
gress (APC), Salihu Lukman zone on genuine reconcilia-
has called on aggrieved par- tion to avoid Zamfara State
ty members to close ranks experience in 2019 where in-
so that they won’t repeat the tra-party crisis made the op-
2019 mistake of not having position party, PDP, win the
candidates in Zamfara for the election.
state elections. Lukman said a meeting
He made the call in Kadu- with the aggrieved gover-
na while speaking at the in- norship aspirants such as
auguration of former assistant comptrol-
L-R: Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Raph Okey Nwoso; secretary, ADC, Said Baba Abdullahi; vice presidential candidate Reconciliation Committee ler general of Customs, Ba-
ADC, Ahmed Buhari and ADC presidential candidate, Dumebi Kachikwu, during the unveiling of ADC vice presidential candidate in Abuja in Kaduna State for the ag- shir Abubakar, Alhaji Sani
yesterday. PHOTO BY OYEEELE OMOKAGBO grieved governorship aspir- Sha’aban, a former House of
ants in the last primary elec- Representative member will
tion for the 2023 poll. be organised to resolve their

Reps Reintroduce Controversial NGO Bills According to Lukman, Ka-

duna State was the 6th state
in the zone that the Zonal
grievances and to ensure they
play their role towards ensur-
ing the party’s victory.
BY ADEBIYI ADEDAPO, Abuja and Development Partners. some NGOs in the Northeast. of the bill. According to Mr

Benue: Suit Against Alia Dead On

On the day of the public When the bill was present- Wase, the bill will still be sub-
The House of Representa- hearing on the bill, scores ed on Wednesday for sec- jected to a public hearing.
tives yesterday reintroduced
Arrival – Lead Counsel
of protesters marched to ond reading, deputy major- He added that the House
the controversial civil socie- the National Assembly ask- ity leader, Peter Akpatason, agrees that there is a need to
ty organisations regulations ing that the bill be dropped. said due to the sensitive na- regulate CSOs operating in BY JOSHUA DADA, Osogbo “I have consulted wise-
bill. But the bill was stepped Members of the CSOs inter- ture of the bill, copies of the the country.
down by the leave of the ly with my followers, ad-
preted the bill as an attempt bill should be distributed to “It is good we have reg- A chieftain of the All Pro- mirers, friends and fami-
House. by the government to gag members. ulations, a kind of code of gressives Congress (APC)
The bill, sponsored by ly, who felt we should pitch
CSOs. “I want to suggest that he conduct that should guide and former commissioner our tent with PDP, to join
Sada Soli, seeks to establish The committee after the (the sponsor) should present their existence. I believe for Finance in Osun State,
the legislative framework to this party and to work with
public hearing did not pre- copies to the House, so that this is what the bill is talk- Dr. Wale Bolorunduro, has them to shine the light (Im-
regulate the activities of non- sent its report to the law- we will go through it and in- ing about. It is the collective resigned his membership
governmental organizations ole Osun).”
makers for consideration, ternalize it very well before resolve of the House that we of the party and declared He noted that he would
and CSOs. thus indicating it died at the we will make contributions need to regulate the activities for the Peoples Democrat-
A similar bill In the 8th have made his intention
committee level. on the floor of the House,” of NGOs, not to say that we ic Party (PDP). known before the July 16,
Assembly sought to regu- However, in 2019, the Mr Akpatason said. are eliminating but to regu- Bolorunduro is a stalwart
late NGOs and CSO. The bill 2022 gubernatorial election
Speaker of the House, Femi Deputy speaker, Idris late them. I believe that when of The Osun Progressives, in the state but “knowing
passed second reading at the Gbajabiamila had said the Wase, who presided over it comes to consideration, it a splinter group within the
House and was subsequently ‘them’ it was better ‘to err
lower chamber will revisit the session, urged the mem- won’t just go to the commit- APC, loyal to the Minister on the side of caution’ for
referred to the Committee on the NGO bill, following alle- bers to continue with the de- tee of the whole. It will go to of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Ar-
Civil Society Organisations us to have today, tomorrow
gations by the Army against bate on the general principle a public hearing.” egbesola. and the future.”
Addressing newsmen Bolorunduro said hav-
...Receive Report On Ekwerenmadus’ Detention in Osogbo, the state capi-
tal yesterday, Bolorunduro
ing been a member of the
APC for 11 years, it is ev-
declared that having made idently clear that the par-
BY ADEBIYI ADEDAPO, Abuja the Nigerian Embassy in Lon- ator Ekweremadu, who also issues by the attorney-general wide consultations with his ty has departed from the
don to provide assistance to doubled as former deputy of England and Whales. supporters, friends, admir- old time progressive ide-
The House of Representatives Miss Sonia Ekweremadu in the speaker of the ECOWAS par- “The House is disturbed by ers and family who felt the
joint committees which inves- ologies which eventual-
absence of her parents. liament who was arrested by the nature and details so far best option for him was to ly culminated in a loss of
tigated the allegation on organ The House also tasked feder- the Metropolitan Police in the available about the charges shine the light, they opted
harvesting levelled against the election by the incumbent
al agencies and relevant corpo- United Kingdom, along with against the couple. for the PDP. government.
immediate past deputy presi- rate bodies and particularly the his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Beatrice Ek- “The House is concerned
dent of the Senate, Senator Ike National Identity Commission, weremadu at London Heath- that the additional informa-
Ekeweremadu and his Wife, Dr
Beatrice Ekeweremadu has pre-
Nigerian Immigration Service, row airport on arrival from Ni- tion emerging from the Nige- 2023: PDP Confident Of Victory, Says
sented their report.
and banks to act swiftly to re-
spond to a legitimate request
geria to the United Kingdom.
“The House is aware that
rian Immigration Service (NIS)
and other legitimate sources Senatorial Candidate
Chairman of the joint com- for information to facilitate the Metropolitan police and including the visa issuing pro- BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN, Kaduna are now beginning to see
mittee Hon. Yakubu Buba the prompt resolution of the the Crown Prosecution Service tocols at the UK High Commis- success and we are confi-
Yakub said committees on charges against them. (CPS) have since charged the sion, bank verification number A chieftain of Peoples Dem- dent that the PDP will win
Foreign Affairs, Interior and Speaking during the de- Ekweremadus with offences (BVN) suggest a different nar- ocratic Party (PDP) in Kadu- the 2023 election at all lev-
Population conducted the as- bate on the motion, Hon Ab- relating to human trafficking rative which might not have na State, Lawal Adamu Us- els throughout Nigeria.
signment l. The House, while dulkadir expressed grave con- and exploitation and have had been available to the metropol- man has said that there is no “Currently, PDP is strong
receiving the report, urged the cern over the circumstances them detained pending the de- itan police at the time of arrest doubt the PDP will win at all in Kaduna state, especially
Federal Ministry of Health and surrounding the arrest of Sen- termination of the jurisdiction and charge. levels across the country. in the state capital and oth-
Usman, who is the PDP er local governments in the

Buhari Is Tired, Should Go Home – Elumelu Senatorial candidate for

Kaduna Central Senatorial
district in the 2023 election,
state.
“For example, in Kaduna
North Local Government,
BY CHIBUZO UKAIBE, Abuja PDP include, deputy minori- ment. I have just been giv- is going on. Nigeria may God said more persons have con- in the recent local govern-
ty leader Hon. Tobi Okechuk- en the notice and we, in the not let it finish. But it ap- tinued to embrace the party ment elections, almost all
House of Representatives wu, deputy minority whip, house, are going to review pears it is heading towards Haven seen the woeful per-
minority leader, Hon Ndudi the councilors in the local
Hon Adesegun Adekoya Ab- it. I will make our position that if we don’t rescue Nige- formance of the ruling All government were won by
Elumelu, yesterday said Pres- dul-Majid and nine others. known quickly as soon as pos- ria. Just two days ago, when Progressive Congress (APC)
ident Muhammadu Buhari is the PDP, even the governor’s
Elumelu who spoke for the sible. Because a man that says we were trying to come over in the past seven years. constituency, the PDP won
tired, adding that he should delegation hailed Bwala for he’s tired, why should you still the fact that our children are The Senatorial hopeful
be allowed to return to his the election, so we are see-
being a man of honour and keep him there? He’s tired. He at home, ASUU on strike and stated this in an interview ing great success in the elec-
village. abandoning the APC after should be asked to go back to none of our kids are in school, with the BBC Hausa radio
Elumelu stated this when tions God willing,” he said.
discovering that it was play- his village. That is the best The minister of Education station monitored in Kadu- While explaining about
he and some PDP House of ing the politics of exclusion. thing.” came out to tell every family na, where he stressed that
Representatives lawmakers to the presidential race, he
Lamenting the situation of He urged Bwala to join PDP to go back to the to the vari- the PDP has gained accept- said that they are not afraid
the Abuja office of the former the country, Elumelu said “I to rescue Nigeria, adding that ous colleges and collect their ance in the hearts of Nige-
APC member Daniel Bwala. that their candidate Atiku
have just heard now that in APC is a bad medicine. children in FCT because of rians. Abubakar will win the elec-
Some other lawmakers who the Senate, they have moved The minority leader added insecurity. Even those car- According to him, “We
went to woo Bwala to join tion landslide.
for Mr. President’s impeach- “My brother you can see what rying arms were not left out.
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education
Thursday, July 28, 2022

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Measuring The Impact Of Unplanned School Closures CAMPUS FOCUS

In this report, HENRY TYOHEMBA writes on the growing concerns of parents and NYSC DG Lauds Benue Over
other stakeholders following the security threats and the ripple effects from the 3,000 Capacity Lecture Hall
closure of schools in the country.
Emergency school closures threats. The decision was as a students by closing the schools 'Learning Crisis in the Nigerian
are often used as public result of rising insecurity and is paramount, its closure, Literacy of 2021' revealed that
health interventions during threat to the lives, properties according to experts, may have 53 per cent of 10-year-olds
infectious disease outbreaks and well-being of the students adverse effects on the learning could neither read nor write.
to minimise the spread of therein. outcomes of children. With the recent
infection. Governments often The order to close the schools The new development has, development, where schools
close schools to manage disease was given by the Minister of since stopped the ongoing are closed for fear of attack,
outbreaks like the recent Education, Adamu Adamu, third-term examination in the children are automatically
Coronavirus outbreak. following a security breach on school and the Senior School deprived of opportunities for
Sadly, the recent attacks Sheda and Lambata villages, Certificate Examination (SSCE) growth and development.
on schools and the fear of suburbs of Kwali Area Council by the National Examinations The disadvantages are
impending attacks is forcing the which also threatened federal Council (NECO), even though disproportionate for under-
government to close schools, Government College (FGC), the government said it would privileged learners who tend
thus worsening the learning Kwali. communicate to the students to have fewer educational
outcomes in the country. While some schools had how and when they would sit opportunities beyond school.
Previously, over seven states directed students to vacate for the examinations they may A parent in Kwali, who
in northern Nigeria reportedly at the latest on Wednesday, miss as a result of the abrupt identified himself as Joseph said
shutdown schools due to the July 27, 2022, other schools shutdown. school closures carry high social
rise in abductions and banditry disseminated messages to Already, the United Nations and economic costs for people
in the region, the development parents on Sunday asking Children's Fund (UNICEF), across communities. Their
which experts raised concerns them not to fail to come pick earlier this year, raised the impact however is particularly
that it may worsen the number their children on Monday, alarm that Nigeria is facing a severe for the most vulnerable
of out of school children. unfailingly, due to rising fear learning crisis. and marginalized boys and girls
However, a few days ago, the and anxiety emanating from The UN agency disclosed that and their families.
federal government ordered the reported threats. 70 per cent of Nigerian children “The resulting disruptions Fadah
immediate closure of some of Although the measure are going through a learning exacerbate already existing
its Unity Colleges over security taken to safeguard the lives of crisis, as statistics from the disparities within the education BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja to avoid hard drugs,
system but also in other aspects night travelling, cultism
of their lives,” he said. The director-general of among other vices. "Don't
Speaking with journalists National Youth Service take drugs and don't sell
when she came to pick her child Corps, Brigadier General drugs, use social media
at FGC, Kwali, a parent, Mrs. Muhammad Kaku Fadah responsibly and not in a
Babep Peace, lamented that it has poured encomiums on negative way.
was quite unfortunate that the Benue State government “Always be mindful of
exams of her children had been for the provision of a your personal safety and
disrupted, but it was better to 3,000 seater lecture hall use the opportunities of
take them home safely. for the NYSC Orientation the Orientation Course
“It was at 4pm on Sunday Camp in Wannune. to create long-lasting
when one of my daughters called He said the hall, relationships with good
me through her guardians’ when completed, would memories", Fadah said.
phone that the management make Orientation In a statement by the
asked parents to rush down to Course activities more director press and public
evacuate their children because convenient for both Staff relations, Eddy Megwa,
of threat by suspected bandits and Corps Members while the director-general
Federal Government College, Kwali. to attack the college. in camp. enjoined the Corps
The director general Members to acquire
stated this when he paid
Ekiti: FG, World Bank Train Officers On IDEAS Project
vocational skills from
a working visit to the NYSC Skill Acquisition
Orientation Camp. and Entrepreneurship
The federal ministry of the required objective of the address, the Ekiti State benefitting Technical Colleges. While commending Development, adding
education in collaboration project. Commissioner for Education, She said the training of governor Samuel Ortom that it would make them
with the World Bank has The Minister who was Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Olabisi M&E Officers is key to the for his favourable job creators instead of job
trained Monitoring and represented by the Director Olabimpe Adeyire represented successful implementation disposition to NYSC applicants.
Evaluation Officers as Technology and Science by Hon Olukayode Babade of the projects, which will Benue in State urged Speaking further, he
well as Innovation Grant Education (DTSE), Mrs (Chairman Board for Technical undoubtedly enhance the other Governors to noted that they would be
Officers on the success of Elizabeth Adedigba stressed & Vocational Education ) Ekiti judicious use of the project perform their statutory among the beneficiaries
Innovation Development that the training workshop State commended the Federal fund, better project tracking obligations to the NYSC of the NYSC Trust Fund,
and Effectiveness in the provides Monitoring & Ministry of Education and the and consistent attainment Secretariats in their which is at an advanced
Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Evaluation Officers the World Bank for organising the of project development respective States. stage of being passed into
Project in Ekiti state. opportunity to better their workshop in Ekiti State. objectives In his address to law.
The two-day workshop was capacity to effectively Babade further commended She also advised all the the Corps Members The NYSC Benue State
organised for officers drawn implement monitoring & the World Bank for the recent monitoring and evaluation undergoing their three coordinator, Mr Abe
from the 6 participating evaluation activities across all fund mobilization released officers to avail themselves weeks Orientation Dankaro Ashumate said
States of Ekiti, Benue, Edo, the four project components. to benefitting States and the of this golden opportunity in Camp, General the One thousand One
Abia, Gombe and Kano. He emphasised that the attendant clearance of the to tap adequate knowledge Muhammad Kaku Hundred and Thirty
Speaking at the opening training is meant to achieve Institutional Development that would make them Fadah urged them to be Seven (1,137) Corps
ceremony of the workshop, the sole aim of strengthening, plans of Technical Colleges in perform optimally and display disciplined and obey the Members registered as at
the Education Minister, monitoring & evaluation Ekiti State. dexterity in their project bits, constituted authorities the time of the visit have
Adamu Adamu reiterated the capacity in the management She also appreciated the adding that this is the only throughout their service displayed a high sense
importance of monitoring & of IDEAS Project. endorsement of the Grant way the project objectives year. of responsibility and
evaluation towards achieving Earlier in her welcome Agreement Forms for could be met. He also advised them discipline.
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Hepatitis: Why Nigeria May Not Health Trend

Achieve Elimination Target By 2030 NIPRD Set For AfDB
Pharmaceutical Technology
BY PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA,
Abuja

Despite the estimation that BY PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, Abuja

about 20 million Nigerians
are infected with Hepatitis B Ahead of the commencement of the Africa
and C, many of those living Development Bank’s (AfDB) African Pharmaceutical
with the virus are not aware Technology Foundation, the National Institute
of their status while low for Pharmaceutical Research and Development
awareness about the disease (NIPRD) said it has fully galvanised resources and
and stigmatisation remain. stakeholders to enable it play a pivotal role in the
According to a recent continental initiative.
report, Nigeria is one of the Recall that the Institute provided the internationally
countries with the highest acclaimed analysis that underpinned many
On the way forward, rate of 20-50 have the highest African Government’s categorical position on the
burden of viral hepatitis with Ogirima tasked government prevalence rate and this is the Ada
Madagascan Covid Organics preparation.
productive workforce.
Hypertension: Why You
a prevalence of 11-14 per on more trainings and
cent for Hepatitis B and 2.2 The Institute also leveraged on its reputation as
per cent for Hepatitis C.
establishment of more “By the time the infection the first African Institute to develop a world class
Need A Healthy Lifestyle
medical universities in the progresses to an acute phytomedicine from drug discovery up to phase
Experts have expressed
worry that Nigeria may
country. condition and people coming 2 clinical trials, to begin work on repurposing
According to him, down with liver cancer Niprimune, its flagship immunomodulatory agent for
not meet the Sustainable “government needs to train and all the complications relevant clinical studies for COVID-19. BY PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA, ABUJA
Development Goal (SDG) more, retain more and resulting from the infection,
target 3: 3 which is to halt Earlier in the pandemic, NIPRD pioneered and
motivate more. What I mean it will have a consequence on strongly advocated indigenous manufacturing of Though hypertension in itself is not a disease,
the transmission of hepatitis it is dangerous because it can lead to alot of life
globally by 2030 while citing
by training more, government our economy so government hand sanitisers from locally sourced raw materials.
needs to establish more should be alive to its duty and The Institute notably concept produced its own brand threatening complications, said a consultant
low awareness, inadequate medical universities. By responsibilities, he explained. cardiologist, Dr Ada Nwakwo.
of hand sanitisers and this has gone on to become
gastroenterologists, retaining more, it means Meanwhile, the famous for its high international quality. The cardiologist, who works in Gwarimpa
stigmatisation and out of General Hospital, Abuja said that hypertension or
government have to prevent federal government The has also been involved as sponsor as well as
pocket expenditure. them from going out of the has acknowledged that technical partner to a number of ongoing Randomised high blood pressure is also known as a silent killer
They noted that hepatitis country, engage them as awareness about the disease Control Trials aimed at scientifically proving the - meaning that it has no symptoms.
is the commonest cause of you train them by motivating is still very low in the efficacy of a number of conventional medicines “A person’s blood pressure can be as high as
chronic liver disease in the them and give them good country, with many cases not currently at the Clinical Trials’ phase. 200/100 without the person knowing it. “That is
country with many people working environment”, he reported, under-diagnosed why it is important for everybody to get their blood
Also, despite the challenges of the COVID-19
being at risk of contracting explained. and under-treated. pandemic, NIPRD retained its ISO 17025 certification pressure checked because that is the only way you
it, as they emphasised the can detect it,” she advised.
Also speaking on the The minister of health, through remote testing, making it the first in the
urgent need for vaccination prevalence of the disease, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who region to accomplish this via this model. According to her, the sign of a high blood pressure
of the entire population. the chairman, West African stated this at a press briefing NIPRD had earlier emerged as the first in the is greater than or equal to.140/90. “To measure
Former President of the high blood pressure, you have too numbers: the
Postgraduate College of to commemorate the World region to gain both ISO 17025 and 9001, as well
Nigeria Medical Association Medical Laboratory Science, Hepatitis Day 2022, theme: as being achieving Centre of Excellence status in one above is called systolic while the one bellow
(NMA), Prof. Mike Ogirima, Dr. Godswill Okara, said “it ‘Bringing hepatitis care several thematic areas. is called diastolic. When you have the one above as
submitted that there are no is quite high, according to a closer to you’ in Abuja, Reports indicate that in the past three years, 140 or above and the one bellow 90 and above, that
enough gastroenterologists in survey done in some years also identified stigma and key infrastructure have been renovated and new is when you say someone has high blood pressure.
the country. ago, it was speculated that discrimination of those ones commissioned; cutting edge equipment have
He said there are just about about 20million Nigerians infected as part of the Who is at risk?
been purchased; and innovative research and
100 of them in Nigeria, a were infected with the virus. challenges. development projects aimed at improving health and Dr Ada said anybody can develop high blood
county with over 200 million He, therefore, stressed the He said similar to HIV, pressure, but some factors like age, lifestyle, weight
population, whereas the socioeconomic indices have been undertaken.
need for public enlightenment the spread of hepatitis These initiatives and many others have now amongst others can increase a person’s risk?
World Health Organisation Prevention
especially since most people B and C is fueled by rekindled NIPRD’s recognition as a world class
(WHO) recommended one who are infected don’t show unsafe sexual behaviour leader in Pharma R&D by its increased statutory The cardiologist noted that a healthy lifestyle
doctor to 600 people. any symptoms or signs of and injection practices, representation on high level committees convened goes a long way in preventing high blood pressure.
“We have the physicians infection, making it a very unsafe blood transfusion, by pertinent Global, Continental and National She advised on low sodium (salt) intake, healthy
we call gastroenterologists, dangerous situation. harmful practices such as diet and lifestyle modifications.
under that, we have the organizations such as World Health Organisation
Okara further noted that sharing of sharp objects for (WHO), West Africa Health Organisation (WAHO), According to her, it is recommended to get at least
hepatologists; people who a research study has shown scarification marks, tattoos 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five time a week.
TETFUND, Central Bank of Nigeria, COVID-19
take care of the liver. that hepatitis is even more etc and Mother-to-Child Presidential Task Force and many others. This, alongside healthy diet will go a long way in
“In Nigeria, we have one infectious than HIV, thus the transmission. reducing high blood pressure, she said.
doctor to 2000 population. need for public enlightenment He, however, assured of “There are people who always add salt to their
Gastroenterologists
not be more than hundred.
may about the prevention, testing
and vaccination.
the ministry’s commitment to
taking concrete steps towards
Health Tips meal, salt intake should be greatly reduced. You can
use more of the spices since they have some salt
WHO recommended that He also urged the ensuring that hepatitis care contents and that will reduce the amount of salt.
there should be one doctor government to be on the is indeed brought closer to Obesity prevention for kids “Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, fruits that
to 600 people not patients driving seat as it remains a every Nigerian. contain potassium, because they help reduce high
but we have one doctor to critical stakeholder as far as “We have developed Obesity prevention begins at a young age. It’s blood pressure. Fruits like bananna and orange help
2000 patients in Nigeria, public health is concerned our own National Strategic important to help young people maintain a healthy in controlling and preventing high blood pressure.”
so where are we going to and also considering the Framework for Viral weight without focusing on the scale. she advised.
get many herpetologists or economic consequence of Hepatitis aimed at achieving Also, the Doctor identified alcohol and smoking
gastroenterologists together,” the disease. the global target of Breastfeed infants, when possible as some of the risk factors for high blood pressure.
he lamented. “When you talk about eliminating viral hepatitis by Studies found that breastfeeding was associated with She therefore advised that people should reduce
Speaking on the plight public health, government 2030. a reduced risk of childhood obesity. However, studies alcohol and smoking.
of hepatitis patients, Prof. is very centre and key to it. “The core pillars identified are mixed when it comes to the role of breastfeeding in “ When you are able to these things, they will
Ogiri blamed inadequate This is because when you for attaining the 2030 target obesity prevention, and more research is needed. help in controlling not just high blood pressure but
manpower for the delay look at the large group of include infant vaccination, diabetes and cholesterol level,” she said.
involved in appointment, people that are chronically prevention of mother-to- Feed growing children appropriate portion sizes Awareness
saying “if you have hepatitis infected, it has very adverse child intervention, blood The American Academy of Pediatrics explains that She said government should invest in awareness
in Abuja, for you to get economic and public health and injection safety, harm toddlers don’t require huge amounts of food. From ages creation for people to check their blood pressure
a treatment, you have to consequences. From our reduction, diagnosis and 1 to 3, every inch of height should equate to roughly 40 every three months or six months. “Everybody
queue.” study, we noticed that the age treatment. calories of food intake. should check their blood pressure.”
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28. 7. 2022

NEWS MONEY CAPITAL MARKET INSURANCE INTERVIEW ANALYSIS Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA

STOCK INDEX INFLATION 2022 2021 INTER BANK LENDING RATE RATE CHANGE%) COMMODITY INDEX (N/KG)
RATE (%) (AS AT JULY 26, 2022)
(AS AS JULY 27) (AS AT JULY 25 )
O/N 14.7333 0.00 Cocoa 1,230,000 0.00%
ASI (Points) 50,188.55
DEALS (Numbers) 4,977 APR 15.92 18.17 1M 11.2324 0.03 Soyabean 404,000 0.00%
VOLUME (Numbers million) 829.511 Cashew 600,000 0.00%
VALUE (Nbillion) N4.105 MAY 16.82 18.12 3M 9.8733 0.03 Sorghum 265,000 0.00%
CAP (Ntrn) N27.065 Paddy rice 225.00 0.67%
JUNE 18.60 17.75 6M 11.0906 0.03

FG Says PIA Will Not Stop Petroleum Engineers

IOCs Divestment Advocate Stiff Penalty
BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos For Gas Flaring
The Society of Petroleum Engi-
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation neers (SPE), Nigeria Council, has
and Fiscal Commission(RMAFC), called for enforcement of stiff
has said that the Petroleum Indus- penalty for gas flaring in Nigeria.
try Act, PIA, 2021 may not stop the Chairman, SPE, Nigeria Coun-
gale of divestments by international cil Olalekan Olafuyi, made this
oil companies(IOCs), operating in the known at a news briefing ahead
Nigerian oil and gas sector. of the 2022 Nigeria Annual In-
Since the law was signed in August ternational Conference and Ex-
2021, by President Muhammadu Bu- hibition (NAICE) yesterday in La-
hari, after the bill dragged at the Na- gos.
tional Assembly for over two decades, The NAICE is an annual event
operators in the oil sector including of the SPE and this year’s edition
government officials have been op- is scheduled to hold from Aug.
timistic that the Act would attract L -R: Chief compliance officer of TAJBank, Saheed Ekeoler executive director, Sherif Idi; managing director/CEO, Hamid Joda; the group head, Shariah Unit, 1, to Aug. 3, in Lagos.
enormous gains to the industry. Usama Saleh and the deputy chief risk officer, Kamoru Adeyemi during the media briefing on the issuance of National Licence to TAJBank by the Central Olafuyi said the theme of the
However, IOCs operating in Nige- Bank of Nigeria, yesterday in Abuja conference: “Global Transition to
ria have been divesting their assets Renewable and Sustainable En-
from Nigeria before and after the PIA
became law, as the RMAFC explained,
the Act might not halt the divest-
Naira Falls To N710/$ As Speculators Spike Demand ergy and the Future of Oil and
Gas in Africa”, is very apt and in
line with current realities.
ments by the international oil firms.
The commission made the disclo-
sure in its report on the PIA 2021
...Senate summons Emefiele over naira free fall He said: ‘The world is facing
the challenges of balancing the
urgency of transition to cleaner
stating its Impact on Federation BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja AND declining value of the naira to scar- rife with volatility in the forex mar- energy with the obvious energy
Revenue BUKOLA IDOWU, Lagos city of the dollar and increased de- ket with the naira losing value due deficit and economic challeng-
The five major IOCs operating in mand by customers. in part to exit of foreign investors es experienced in recent times.
Nigeria which have been divesting The value of the naira reached an Jubril, a currency trader in Alade as well as increased demand for
all time low yesterday as activity ” It is expected that adaptive
their assets include Shell Producing area of Lagos told LEADERSHIP forex by Politicians and also rising strategies for energy transition
Development Company, TotalEner- of speculator and scarcity of the that the downturn of the econo- yields in the fixed income market.
dollar drove the value down to be- should be adopted in Africa. This
gies, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Eni. my is being reflected in the foreign On his part, Head of Consult- is the core of the conference.”
Recall that in the past 11 years, tween N690 and N700 to the dol- exchange market as there was no ing at Agusto Consulting, Jimi
lar at the parallel market depend- According to him, there is
IOCs operating in Nigeria had divest- dollar to sell. “Dollar is very scarce Ogbobine said “the recent jump need to maximise Nigeria’s
ed a total of 26 Oil Mining Licences ing on the area of the country. right now and we do not even have we are seeing is basically a re-
This as the Senate, yesterday abundant natural gas re-
in the Niger Delta with more set to any to sell. Even though it is sell- sult of a supply crisis in the fo- sources to address the nation’s
be sold. summoned the governor of the ing at N690 this evening, (Wednes- rex market. So the foundation
Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin energy deficit.
RMAFC said one of the reasons for day July 27, 2022), it will surely go of all of these is demand versus
the IOCs divestment of their onshore Emefiele, over the free fall of Ni- above N700 before the end of this supply and when demand out-
geria’s currency, Naira. QUOTE OF THE DAY
and shallow water assets despite the week at this rate of scarcity.” He weighs supply you will see this
reduced taxes and royalty rates in the LEADERSHIP findings showed said. kind of currency depreciation.
PIA is because of the declining pro- that while the naira sold at N690 in Professor of Capital Market at “If the central bank was able
ductions. Ikeja area of Lagos, it sold at N700 the Nasarawa State University Kef- to meet forex demand, then we
“Before the passage of the PIA, the in Lagos Island and N710 in Abu- fi, Uche Uwaleke had noted that will not see this kind of price We have always insisted that
IOCs were divesting from their on- ja. Currency traders attributed the the second half of the year will be distortion.” the free trade zone scheme must
shore and shallow water assets due be allowed to succeed as that
truly remains a potent economic
to hostile environment attributed to
community restiveness and security Firstmonie Agents Process N22trn In 1bn Transactions instrument for widespread
challenges in the Niger Delta,” the BY BUKOLA IDOWU,Lagos Firstmonie Agents have been in- Expressing his appreciation to the growth and development—
commission stated. tegral to bringing financial servic- Firstmonie Agents, Chief Executive Managing Director, NEPZA,
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has said es closer to the underbanked and of FirstBank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, Adesoji Adesugba
its agent banking network, Firstmo- unbanked segment of the society, said “since the relaunch of our Agent
Group Business Editor nie Agent, has processed transac-
Nse Anthony-Uko providing convenient banking ser- Banking scheme in 2018, our Firstmo-
Assistant Business Editor (Lagos)
tion volume in excess of one billion vices that are easily accessible, there- nie Agents have played a vital role in
Zaka Khaliq amounting to over N22 trillion affirm- by saving time and travel costs for in- bridging the financial inclusion gap
ing its leading role in agency banking. dividuals in the suburbs and remote in the country, as many more people
Correspondents/Reporters The bank said the number of its environments with no access to finan- have been able to undertake various
Chika Izuora Firstmonie agenst spread across the cial services. financial and business transactions
Mark Itsibor nook and cranny of the country is
Bukola Idowu Since 2020, FirstBank has econom- in cost-effective ways, thereby saving
now over 180,000 operating across ically empowered thousands of its a lot of time and money in travelling
Olushola Bello
Yusuf Babalola the country’s 772 Local Government Firstmonie Agents with over N100 over long distances for basic banking
Areas. billion in credit facilities services. Adesugba
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CBN Grants National Banking

Expert Advocates DisCo Franchising To
Address Distribution Challenges
BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos collection, ATC&C losses

Licence To TAJBank
in the power sector.
As banks are now taking This inability to dent
over some Electricity Dis- the ATC&C Losses, which
tribution Companies, Dis- is the base standard for
BY BUKOLA IDOWU, Lagos licence issued to the bank by especially at the grassroots and resource capacity building and Cos over debt servicing which performance can be
the Apex bank during a media throughout the country. shareholders and customers’ default, industry commen- easily determined in the
Nigeria’s non-interest bank- chat on Wednesday in Abuja, “I want to assure them that growing confidence, the CEO tators are calling for imple-
ing institution, TAJBank Lim- power sector, can also be
the bank’s managing director/ with the latest approval by said the national license would mentation of Distribution traced mainly to the inabil-
ited, has secured the approval CEO, Hamid Joda, described the authorities, we will de- help in growing the bank’s Sub-Franchising initiative
for nationwide banking opera- ity of the core investors to
it “as another feat achieved by ploy all human and techno- agency network to 25,000 by as the best option to im- bring the necessary sanita-
tions from the Central Bank of the Bank to leverage on our logical resources to their door- 2025, thereby reducing the fi- prove service delivery and
Nigeria (CBN). tion into the operations of
cutting-edge and impressive steps and give real meaning to nancial exclusion rate. revenue generation of the the Electricity Distribution
The license is coming on the products and service delivery the National Financial Inclu- It would be recalled that DisCos.
heels of several awards bagged Companies.
scorecards and by so doing, sion Strategy (NFIS) by bring- TAJBank’s management had While some power sector Energy sector ex-
by the bank in the past two make TAJBank the preferred ing world class non-interest last month unveiled plans to experts and commentators
years of operations in recogni- pert, Adetayo Adegbe-
choice in non-interest banking banking products and services launch Nigeria’s first private were complaining that Dis- mle, who made the call
tion of its outstanding banking operations at the grassroots in to their doorsteps for growth sector Sukuk offering under a Cos franchise areas are too
services, including three Inter- in Lagos, while speaking
the country. and prosperity”, Joda assured. N100 billion programme un- big for the licensees to man- with LEADERSHIP, re-
national Standards Organisa- “We want to thank the reg- Attributing TAJBank’s im- der a Mudarabah structure, age, others opined that it
tion (ISO) certifications for its called effort of the Nige-
ulatory authorities for issu- pressive performances over thereby marking a historic has become incontroverti- ria Electricity Regulato-
commitment to customer safe- ing a national licence as well the past two years to innova- shift from government-dom- ble that these licensees can-
ty assurance, service excellence ry Commission(NERC) in
as the growing number of our tiveness in key areas of cus- inated Sukuk offerings to a not meet up with basic ob- 2016, explaining how the
and business operations resil- customers who are yearning tomer-centric service delivery fully private sector-oriented ligations, which include
ience prioritization. Distribution Company Sub-
to see us give them the best in powered by world-class tech- offering in the Nigerian debt reducing the aggregated Franchising is being consid-
Speaking on the national non-interest banking services, nologies and solutions, human markets. technical, commercial and ered the next best option.

US To Invest Additional $55m For

Nigeria’s Food Security
BY INNOCENT ODOH, Abuja US and the American people to
improving the economic well-
The United States (US) will in- being and food security of all
vest an additional $55 million Nigerians.
in food security relief for Ni- “The United States is com-
gerians as part of President mitted to mitigating the ad-
Biden’s recent pledge at the verse effect of the current
G-7 Leader’s Summit in Ger- global food crisis on the people
many to protect the most vul- of Nigeria. We strongly sup-
nerable nations from an esca- port Nigeria’s economic pros-
lating global food crisis. perity and well-being, and our
The US Embassy in Abuja decades-long partnership with
said yesterday, the funds will the Nigerian government, the
be administered through the private sector, and NGO com-
US Agency for International munity to address the coun-
Development (USAID) under try’s most urgent development
itsagriculture, nutrition, and and humanitarian needs.
humanitarian assistance pro- “We empathise with the
Director general, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Bashir Jamoh (middle); director, Marine Environment Management (MEM), Aishatu Jidda grams (and subject to Congres- hardships and suffering of Ni-
(3rd right); International Maritime Organisation facilitator, Phillip Heyl (2nd right); Rear Admiral O.C. Medani Rtd. (3rd left); head, International Ship and Port Facility Security sional approval). The funds will gerian citizens that have been
of NIMASA, Isa Mudi (2nd left) and other staff of NIMASA during the inauguration of an Expert Level Planning Team for the drafting of the National Maritime Security Strategy help immediately address the exacerbated as a result of the
towards sustaining the Agency’s successes against piracy, in Lagos, recently. economic, food and nutrition Russian invasion of Ukraine
needs of vulnerable communi- and its negative impact on
FG Okays N707m For Airline Accident Investigation Tool ties in Nigeria most adversely
impacted by higher food, fuel,
food security, and we fully ex-
pect President Biden’s initia-
BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH, Abuja cil meeting presided over by randa on the national carri- incident, the tool will help and fertilizer prices. tive will significantly soften
President Muhammadu Bu- er to allow Nigeria to lease them to be able to do so. US Ambassador to Nige- the blow of these war-related
The federal government has hari at the Presidential Villa. aircraft to start operations. “That procurement ria, Mary Beth Leonard, reaf- international price shocks,”
approved 1,506,285.7 eu- According to him, the tool That has been approved by is for 1,506,285.7 eu- firmed the commitment of the she said.”
ros which is equivalent to will permit the accident in- the council. And the second ros which is equivalent to
N707,962,864.83 for the vestigation to be able to de- is the deployment of investi- N707,962,864.83.
deployment of investigation code going on in flights. gation tools by the Accident This will be including Fuel Tracking Solution Enters Nigerian Market
tools by the accident Inves- He also disclosed that the Investigation Bureau. taxes at a central bank ex- BY CHIKA IZUORA, LAGOS
tigation Bureau in the avia- about how pocket draining
council approved the memo That tool will permit the change rate of 472 in Euro this can be.
tion sector. to allow Nigeria to lease air- accident investigation to with the delivery period of A leading automation and con-
Minister of Aviation, Hadi “Gensys, an offshoot of
craft to start operations. be able to decode going on 11 months and is awarded to trol solutions provider in Afri- Fuelmetrics’ flagship prod-
Sirika disclosed this to State Sirika said air Nigeria will in flights, and God forbid, Messers integrated contract ca, Fuelmetrics Limited has de-
House correspondents after uct, Epump, has been specially
start with three airlines. should there be a need to services limited for AIB,” he veloped Gensys a solution for built to empower facility and
the federal executive coun- “I presented two memo- investigate the accident or added. tracking and managing con- resident owners that make
sumption of fuel. use of generator tanks to ade-
We Have No Secret Naira, Dollar Accounts – NPA The company’s Head of
Marketing, Folake Opanubi,
quately monitor their fuel de-
livery and consumption pro-
BY YUSUF BABALOLA, Lagos Single Accounts policy of the fed- ious publics on the subject mat- cruing to the NPA.” explainec that the Gensys so- cess with ease,” the statement
eral government. ter. “As of the time the request for lution was designed to help us- read in part.
The Nigerian Ports Authority The statement issued yes- The statement read, “a re- approval was made, the class of ers easily identify gaps in fuel
(NPA), has said it operates two Explaining how the Gen-
terday and signed by its gener- quest for approval to open two revenue was being collected by consumption and put in place sys solution can be launched
US dollar-denominated domicili- al manager, Corporate and Stra- accounts for collection of service Integrated Logistics Services adequate measures for system
ary accounts that were approved for use, the company said an
tegic Communications, Ibrahim boats pilotage revenue was made Limited (INTELS) on behalf of check. Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG)
by the federal government. Nasiru, explained that the re- to the Accountant General of the the NPA from inception of the “Fuel management and con-
The NPA in a statement port which alleged that it oper- Federation in a letter dated Au- managing agent relationship will first be installed in the
against the backdrop of an on- sumption is increasingly be- tank to take stock of available
ates two secret accounts outside gust 26, 2016 and the OAGF ap- which dates back to 1996 and coming an issue of concern
line publication that alleged Nigeria, and that they have been proved the opening of the ac- there was a management agen- product.
that the authority runs secret in Nigeria. From the constant “To launch the Gensys solu-
looted, was false and malicious. counts which were to be opened cy relationship between INTELS hike in prices to the shortage
accounts, said the accounts op- The NPA said, even though the in Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank and the NPA which gave INTELS tion, an ATG (Automatic Tank
erated are in accordance with report was untrue, it neverthe- with their correspondent foreign the responsibility to monitor ser- in power supply to misman- Gauge) probe is installed in
agreed official safeguards by the less was compelled to set the re- banks as Citibank N.A in London vice boats operations and collect agement and pilferage within the tank to take stock of the
Office of the Accountant Gener- cords straight and disabuse the and New York respectively for revenue from such operations on systems and organizations, available product, and a Con-
al through the Central Bank of minds of well-meaning and un- the purposes of collecting ser- behalf of the NPA at an agreed households and enterprises sole in the utility office for
Nigeria (CBN) and the Treasury suspecting members of the var- vice boats pilotage revenue ac- commission.” are constantly complaining management.”
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Recent Boat Mishaps Raise Fresh Concerns ed time won’t occur. The ill- tion’s waterway on daily ba-
fated boat that sank was car- sis.
rying passengers beyond its In a statement released on

On Inland Waterways Management capacity. The boat was over- Sunday, the authority’s Pub-
loaded and was operating out- lic Relations officer, Jubril
side the time for safe naviga- Darda’u, asked passengers
tion. We need more training and boat operators to ensure
for boat drivers to ensure in- they put safety on the front
The recent boat mishaps on the nation’s inland waterways has elicited fresh reactions from Nigerians who burner to end mishaps.
cidences like this does not re-
called for more enforcement from the National Inland Waterways Authority, YUSUF BABALOLA writes. peat itself,” he added. He said, “unless operators

I
While Nigerians were still and passengers alike buy into
n the last one week, cue operation, two persons to do what he ought to have grieving the avoidable loss the imperative of safety on
about 79 Nigerians have were confirmed dead while done before loading passen- of 19 innocent lives, trage- the waterways, no amount
lost their lives in various 15 were rescued. gers on the boat and pushing dy struck in Zumba village of enforcement or compul-
boat mishaps across the According to the general the boat into water. How can in Shiroro local government sion on the part of regulato-
country. The mishaps manager, Lagos State Water- a boat driver load passengers area of Niger state when a ca- ry bodies can effect the de-
which happened in Lagos and ways Authority (LASWA), Olu- on a boat, push the boat into noe ferrying over 50 passen- sired results.”
in Niger states have, however, wadamilola Emmanuel, the ac- the water before checking if he gers capsized on Saturday. “We are all the more sad-
elicited angry reactions from cident happened in the early has the correct mixture of en- It was gathered that the ca- dened because of the efforts
Nigerians who called for the hours of the day and stated gine oil in the boat engine?” noe was said to have taken off we have put in place to ensure
overhaul of the NIgerian In- that investigation would be He continued, “Due to this from Iburo around 10am and that basic safety guidelines
land Waterways Authority launched to unravel the cause error from the boat driv- was heading for Zumba town and regulations are adhered
(NIWA) by the Federal Minis- of the accident as well as end er, the tide pushed the ful- for the normal market day ac- to by boat drivers. Despite
try of Transportation. subsequent mishaps. ly loaded boat underneath a tivities when the boat cap- this, however, boat drivers
NIWA, the tagency respon- However, as Nigerians barge and the entire passen- sized in the middle of the wa- and operators still sail in bad
sible for the regulation of in- awaited the outcome of the gers, including the boat driver ter leaving many people dead. weather; overload their boats
land waterways transport in July 6 incident, another mis- drowned. It all comes down to “The canoe took-off from and oftentimes do not even
Nigeria has been identified as hap happened on July 9, lack of training for boat driv- Iburo around 10am and was wear life jackets for their own
Adamu ers. Many of them are not ed- safety,” he stated.
an agency not doing enough claiming lives of 19 Nigeri- heading for Zumba town for
to end mishaps on the nation’s ans and regrettably, the dead passengers beyond its capaci- ucated, they operate under the normal market day and I However, the former pres-
inland waterways. are all member of same fami- ty as well as operating outside the influence of drugs and it gathered that no fewer than ident, National Association
Though, insider sources ly from Ibeshe, Mile 2, Lagos the time of safe navigation. is important that NIWA, La- 50 passengers were in the ca- of Government Approved
have, however, called on the state traveling for Eid-el-Ka- Oba Gausu also blamed gos State Waterways Author- noe when the incident oc- Freight Forwarders (NA-
federal government to in- bir festival. lack of training, drug abuse ity (LASWA) and other stake- curred,” a villager said GAFF), Dr Eugene Nweke,
crease funding to the agen- According to the tradition- and operating after regula- holders provide training for It was gathered that similar said since present NIWA man-
cy, saying poor funding has al ruler of the community, the tory hours by boat operators boat skippers.” incident occured in the same agement has no solutions to
affected regulatory functions Ovori of Ibeshe, Oba Alani as challenges responsible for He, however, enjoined the river last year where no few- tackle incessant boat mis-
of the agency. Gausu, the victims, who were boat accidents on Lagos wa- NIWA to ensure adequate er than 20 people perished. haps, the Transportation min-
For instance, there was an from the Sumola Aniajogun terways. training for boat skippers, However, despite these re- istry should give the authori-
accident on July 6th, 2022 af- family of Ibeshe, were travel- He said, “The boat tragedy saying the boat that sank op- current boat mishaps, the ty road map and direction to
ter a 20-seater boat ferrying ling for Sallah when they per- that resulted in the death of erated above its capacity. management of NIWA is yet end accidents on the inland
17 passengers to Victoria Is- ished in boat a mishap. 17 boat passengers last Fri- “If boat skippers are well to devise a means to improve waterways.
land capsized. According to him, the ill- day was down to human er- trained, the scenario where safety or end mishaps claim-
drivers operate outside the Read full text at www.
After the incident and res- fated boat sank after carrying ror. The boat driver failed ing innocent lives on the na- leadership.ng
6:30am to 6:30pm stipulat-

Domestic Investors Dominate Equities

Trading With N1.4trn Value
BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos last year. This shows that actions while the insti-
domestic transactions for tutional composition of
Local investors in Nigeria the period printed N1.42 the domestic market de-
have continued to deepen trillion from N812.5 bil- creased by 85.61 per cent
equity market position as lion while trades by their from N487.96 billion in
a total of N1.419 trillion foreign counterparts were May 2022 to N70.22 bil-
transaction was carried out N243.5 billion from N221.9 lion in June 2022.
on the Nigerian Exchange billion last year. “As it is obvious that for-
(NGX) Limited in the first Meanwhile, trading activ- eign investors no longer
six month of the year. ities for the month of June, play an active role in trad-
The domestic investors 2022 revealed the total val- ing Nigerian equities as
have continued to hold ue of transactions executed they control less than 25
ground on the floor of the by domestic Investors out- per cent of market trad-
Exchange despite rising in- performed transactions ex- ing activities, we think lo-
flation and currency volatil- ecuted by foreign investors cal institutional investors
ity in the foreign exchange by 46 per cent. may have more incentive
market as they were major Capital market analysts to remain in the market
drivers of the Domestic & stated that, “interestingly, despite the rates hike by
Foreign Portfolio Invest- investors have historically the Central Bank of Nige-
ment. shown uneasiness during ria (CBN) and other cen-
This was contained in the the second half of a pre- tral bank chiefs across the
Domestic and Foreign Port- election year as foreign in- globe in July.
folio Investment (FPI) June vestors have always exited “Also, we expect the de-
2022 report. The report is Nigerian equities aggres- livery of half-year strong
prepared on a monthly ba- sively with local institution- corporate earnings to act
sis by NGX Regulation Lim- al investors following suit.” as major catalysts going
ited, with trading figures Analysts at Cowry Assets forward, and consequently
from market operators on Management Limited said opening up attractive prof-
their Domestic and Foreign looking at the activities of it taking opportunities for
Portfolio Investment (FPI) institutional investors dur- investors,” they said.
flows. These transactions ing the month of June, they The chief operating of-
are carried out by domes- outperformed the retail In- ficer of InvestData Con-
tic and foreign investors. vestors by 22 per cent. sulting Limited, Mr Am-
On a year-to-date and Resultantly, a monthly brose Omordion said: “it is
half-year analysis as at June comparison between cat- a good thing that domes-
30, 2022, total Domestic egories of investors in do- tic interest is building in
and Foreign Portfolio In- mestic transactions shows the market; it is really pos-
vestments in equity trading there was a 40.54 per cent itive. This is what we have
rose 60.7 per cent to N1.66 decline to N44.11 billion been clamouring for, where
trillion in 2022 from N1.03 in June from N74.19 bil- the local investors will be
trillion in the same period lion in May in retail trans- the drivers of the market.
28 NEWS/BUSINESS Thursday, July 28, 2022

L-R: Director, Research FG To Reposition

and Development,
Nigerian Communications APCON To Strengthen
Commission (NCC), Advertising Ecosystem,
Ismail Adedigb; director, Attract Investments
Entrepreneurship Centre,
BY KINGSLEY OKOH, Lagos
FUT, Minna, Caroline
Alenoghena; executive The minister of Information and
director, 9Mobile, Culture, Lai Mohammed, has stat-
Abdulrahman Ado; EVC/ ed that government has given ap-
CEO of NCC, Umar Garba proval for the implementation of
Danbatta; executive reform initiatives of the Advertis-
commissioner, Technical ing Practitioners Council of Nigeria
Services, NCC, Ubale Maska (APCON) in order to strengthen the
and vice chancellor, ABU, advertising ecosystem, encourage
Zaria, Kabiru Bala, during inclusive growth as well as at-
the regional roundtable tract investment to the industry.
with Academia, Industry The minister made the observa-
and other Stakeholders tion known in Epe, Lagos state, on
hosted by the NCC in Kano Saturday at the 49th annual gen-
state, yesterday. eral meeting of the Association

NEPZA, FIRS Agree To Adjust Free

of Advertising Agencies of Nige-
Contents Distribution Networks, Internet Providers ria (AAAN).
Surpass 100 As Traffic Hits 300Gbps The minister said: “as many of

Trade Zones New Tax Pact

BY CHIMA AKWAJA, Lagos by the African Union a few you are aware, one of the bold and
years ago. necessary steps we have taken in
The number of major glob- According to him, reaching recent times is the approval of the
BY JONATHAN NDA- ISAIAH
al content and content dis- the 100-member mark dem- ongoing reform initiatives of the
the head corporate commu- He noted that section 5 of tribution networks, Internet
nications, Martins Odeh, the the MoU had given parties the onstrates the IXPN’s broad- Advertising Practitioners Council
The Nigeria Export Process- Service Providers, Mobile er reach and excellent ser- of Nigeria (APCON). The reform is
agreement to adjust the MoU leverage to call for the amend- Network Operators, Finan-
ing Zones Authority (NEPZA) was reached yesterday during ment of the tax guidelines vice delivery. He mentioned aimed at strengthening the adver-
and the Federal Inland Reve- a roundatable where the doc- when necessary. cial and Educational Institu- that IXPN has multiple loca- tising ecosystem, encouraging in-
nue Service (FIRS) have agreed ument was formally present- The Authority’s recent dip- tions, and other IP-Centric tions across Nigeria, making clusive growth as well as attract-
to adjust some sections of the ed to the stakeholders in Lagos. lomatic advances with sisters organizations at the Inter- its services easily accessible ing investment to the industry.”
recently signed Memorandum A cross section of the Stake- agencies, especially, the FIRS net eXchange Point of Nige- thereby allowing local ser- Speaking earlier in his paper
of Understanding (MoU) on holders had raised concerns on can only be described as a game ria (IXPN) has surpassed 100 vice providers to save costs presentation with the theme;
the efficient management of some sections of the guidelines changer. We now see ourselves players as peak traffic exceeds through peering. “The New World Order: Digital
the free trade zones (FTZs) as according to them, those sec- as partners in progress. 300Gbps, a milestone the “In fact, we have recently Transformation in Communica-
tax system in order to accom- tions contravened some provi- “We have always insisted company has noted is wor- seen an increase in connec- tion,’’ the minister hinted that ad-
modate salient concerns of the sions of the NEPZA Act for op- that the free trade zone scheme thy of celebration. tions from even internation- vertising and brand marketing are
stakeholders. erators in the free zones. must be allowed to succeed as In a statement issued in La- al networks, indicating our prime examples of sectors where
Recall that the agencies on Managing director, NEPZA, that truly remains a potent eco- gos, the chief executive offic- commitment to providing consumer data is critical, hence,
June 7 signed the tax pact to Adesoji Adesugba, explained nomic instrument for wide- er of IXPN, Muhammed Rud- the need to leverage technology
reconcile all grey areas in the excellent services with high
that the event was to make spread growth and develop- man, stated that, all mobile availability.” he said. for direct engagement with the
administration on issues bor- adjustments where necessary ment. network operators, major
dering tax deductions from free IXPN members’ surveys audiences.
on how the FIRS and NEPZA “Therefore, we have agreed network operators in Nigeria, conducted over the years
zones and enterprises operat- would treat tax issues relating to adjust the tax pact to capture as well as some of the larg-
ing in the zones respectively. to business interactions within some of the salient concerns of est content networks such
have revealed an increase in UAE-Nigeria Expands
According to a statement by the percentage of local traffic
the free trade zone ecosystem. the stakeholders. as Facebook (Meta), Goog- in Nigeria, with a recent re- Bilateral Economic
Clearing Agents Seek Withdrawal Of Customs Bill Over AfCFTA Breach
le, and Microsoft, are among
the networks peering at the
port indicating that connect- Cooperation
ed members are able to local- BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos
BY YUSUF BABALOLA L, Lagos Trade Area (AFCFTA) doc- the draft. exchange point, which was ize/domesticate more than
designated as a West Afri- 70 per cent of their traffic
trines. Amiwero said the 2022 The United Arab Emirates has host-
The National Council of Man- can regional exchange point through the exchange point.
The president of NCM- bill, which still has the same ed the first UAE-Nigeria Joint Com-
aging Director of Licensed DLCA, Lucky Amiwero, said content as the bill that was mittee meeting during when both
Customs Agents (NCMDL-
CA) has urged President Mu-
due to the importance of the
Customs and Excise Man-
rejected by the Federal Gov-
ernment in 2013, is now Firm Launches Sanu, Nigeria’s First sides discussed political and eco-
nomic cooperation, highlighting
Digital Gold Buying App
hammadu Buhari and the agement Act (CEMA) to the represented in both the Sen- the importance of establishing new
minister of Finance, Budget economy as an instrument ate and the House of Rep- channels of bilateral cooperation.
and National Planning, Zain- that assists the federal gov- resentatives without been The event held at the ministry
ab Ahmed, to order the with- BY BUKOLA IDOWU, Lagos they usually don’t have ac-
ernment to formulate prop- subjected to public hearing. of Foreign Affairs and Internation-
drawal of the Nigeria Cus- er trade and fiscal policy di- He said the conflicting cess to without forex. Now al Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.
toms Service (NCS) draft Nigeria’s foremost gold re- LBMA gold can be accessed
rection, the draft bill must 283 clauses in the Nigeria finery company, Kian Smith The meeting was co-chaired
bill 2022 from the Nation- be withdrawn, reviewed Customs Service bill will in Nigeria with the naira.” by Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan
al Assembly, saying it does Trade and Co Limited has The digital platform allows
and redrafted to accommo- hinder trade, fiscal policy, launched Sanu, Nigeria’s first bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister
not reflect the Trade Facili- date the shortfalls of inter- international investment Nigerians to buy and own of State, and Ambassador Zubairu
tation Agreement (FTA) and digital platform for gold and gold in small retail quantities
national conventions, trea- and protection of the inter- silver buying. Dada, Honorable Minister of State
the African Continental Free ties and protocol missing in national trade community. as buyers can own a fraction for Foreign Affairs in Nigeria.
Sanu, Kian Smith’s novel of gold or silver with as low
innovation in Nigeria’s min- A number of senior officials from
as N100 which can be collect-
Insecurity Won’t Dampen Our Drive Towards Food Security, FG Assures ing and trade industry, is set ed from selected Union Bank
the Government of Nigeria partic-
to create an organised and ac- ipated in the meeting, and the
BY ADEGWU JOHN, Abuja Food Security” was to fos- you that the Government is branches and other locations Emirati delegation included sen-
ter sustainable growth and putting all necessary meas- cessible retail market that en- in Dubai and London.
ables gold buyers in Africa to ior officials representing various
The federal ministry of ag- development within the ag- ures to curtail this insurgen- The gold buying app is federal and local government en-
riculture and rural develop- ricultural sector through in- cy which will further promote purchase digital representa- poised to immensely con-
tions of physical gold and sil- tities, semi-governmental organ-
ment has said that the cur- novation and technology in more productivity and ensure tribute to building Nigeria’s isations, and private companies.
rent state of insecurity in the the entire agribusiness val- food security,” he said. ver Sanu-GLD (SNG) and Sa- gold value chain and position
nu-SLV(SNS) respectively. During the meeting, the two
country would not dampen ue chain. Founder of WENA, Aisha the country in the heart of sides discussed political and eco-
the enthusiasm of the feder- Abubakar noted that even Babaginda, identified inade- Speaking on the ground- the international gold mar-
breaking feat for gold buying nomic cooperation, highlighting
al government in its drive to though the country is faced quate financing, lack of leg- ket by establishing the gold the importance of establishing
ensure food security. with myriad of security chal- islative support and the use in Nigeria and Africa, the ex- buying capacity of Nigerians.
ecutive vice chairman, Kian new channels of bilateral coop-
Minister of agriculture and lenges, the federal was put- of obsolete tools, as some of According to Nere Emiko, eration.
rural development, Moham- ting all measures to curtail it the problems affecting the ag- Smith Trade and Co LTD., “We have always known that
Nere Emiko said, “We are They also discussed opportu-
mad Mahmood Abubakar to ensure food security. ricultural sector. part of the key to strength- nities for cooperation in the are-
stated this in Abuja during He said, “It is no doubt that Babaginda called on rele- very excited to launch this, ening the value-chain and
there is no product like this as of trade and economy, SMEs,
the 4th Women Enterprise we are faced by a myriad of vant authorities to modern- developing investments in entrepreneurship, clean energy,
Alliance (WENA) conference. challenges in the country of ise agriculture by providing anywhere in the world. This gold is bringing out the Ni-
gives Nigerians and Africans technology, education, defense
The conference which is which the most is insecurity financing, embracing organ- gerian gold retail markets, and security, finance and bank-
themed, “Rethinking Par- which has been a setback for ic farming, developing infra- the opportunity to access getting Nigerians to buy
London Bullion Market As- ing, customs, culture, youth and
adigm Shift in Agriculture our farmers and small scale structure particularly storage gold, and getting gold to the sports, and aviation.
and Initiatives to Enhance businesses, let me assure facilities. sociation (LBMA) gold that people.”
 Thursday, July 28, 2022 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA
AGRICULTURE 29
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over High Food Import Pricing ucts by 30%, citing escalating now you never looked at die-
cost of raw material. Premium sel cost as something so par-
bread which sold for between amount, but diesel cost today
Stakeholders in the Nigeria’s agriculture sector want the government to review local port duties, charges N350 and N500 early in the has doubled,” Onuorah said.
He also called on the feder-
and levies that add to the overall import bills of food commodities so as not to worsen the nation’s food year now goes for N650 and
al government to look into the
insecurity issue, writes JOHN ADEGWU. N800,’’he said.
matter.

T
The president of Premium
Bakers Association of Nige- Investigation showed that
he spike in the mar- Customs’ arbitrary duty eval- though the country is taking the manufacturers of noo-
ket prices of ma- uation structure strongly im- steps to scale up local produc- ria, Emmanuel Onuorah, dur-
ing a TV appearance, blamed dles, biscuits and confectioner-
jor commodities pacts operating costs for food tion of wheat, it is still far from ies are also not finding it easy
globally has been a processors. producing enough to meet the the development on the coun-
try’s unfavourable business en- due to the cost of wheat flour
concern for many He said, ‘‘This reality is quite robust demand level for foods which they say has skyrocket-
nations around the world. Ni- disturbing. The prevailing local derived from the commodity. vironment.
He said, “We have not even ed in recent months.
geria, like others, also faces se- operating conditions are aus- A baker, Thomas Chukwu, “The hike is causing low pa-
vere threats to its already wob- tere. Of course, epileptic pow- said that considering the eco- increased the cost of our bread
commensurate with the in- tronage as customers are not
bly food security position. er supply, high fuel prices and nomic importance and role of willing to buy due to the devel-
Stakeholders believe that a dearth of reliable logistic in- wheat in the daily food com- crease in the cost of materi-
als, because for you to be able opment,” said Mama Chidera
Nigeria, a country that is heav- frastructure, multiple taxa- position of millions of Nige- who operates a retail shop at
ily dependent on food impor- tion, inadequate FX, multiple rian households, as well as its to run the business, cost and
revenue must match each Awodi-ora market, Ajegunle,
tation need to urgently review exchange rate, high inflation, importance to local food pro- Apapa, Lagos.
certain structures, bureaucra- among others, keep raising the cessing firms, bakers and other other. In our instance, the
cost has overshot revenue. If “Before the price increase,
cies and bottlenecks within cost of goods produced in the businesses allied to the indus- if you go to the market with
its agencies’ systems and op- country. When the prices of Abubakar try, it would be wise, therefore, you buy a six hundred trailer
of flour to use in your compa- about N200,000, you can buy
erations. the locally produced goods are ing up with the pace of infla- to lower tariffs at least on es- enough goods as you want, but
They said while the federal used as bases for determining tion.’’ sential commodities until the ny, most of us, by the time we
finish baking, our revenue will now that price has increased,
can do little about the prices tariffs to be slapped on food According to the experts, country has built sufficient lo- when you go to the market
of the global commodities, at commodities produced in, one of the affected food in- cal capacity in these segments. be enough to pay for only four
hundred. You will have a short- with N200, 000, you will not
least, it can review the nation’s and imported from countries puts is wheat, a major ingre- ‘‘The refusal to lower tar- see the worth of that money,”
local port duties, charges and where the cost of production dient in most local staples iffs on the commodity un- fall of two hundred.
‘‘Between February 10, she said.
levies that add to the overall is lower, the overall duty eval- such as bread, noodles, pasta til the various trials and re- On biscuits, she said, “Be-
import bills of food commodi- uation of imported food inputs and semolina, consumed dai- searches embarked upon by 2022, and April 25, 2022, flour
rose from N19,000 per bag to fore, when I go to the market,
ties sourced from elsewhere to would skyrocket. ly in millions of households. private and public agencies I buy varieties of biscuits, but
bridge the shortfall in the seg- ‘‘This explains why food in- The Central Bank of Nigeria to raise total wheat crop yield N24,500. Sugar, another bak-
ery production ingredient, because of the increase, some
ments where local capacity is flation is getting out of hand. (CBN), disclosed that wheat begin to pay off is piling woe producers have ceased produc-
well below demand level. The National Bureau of Sta- is the third most-consumed on the entire value chain, the has also risen from N20,500
to N25,000, while the flavour ing biscuits; and companies
According to an agriculture tistics (NBS) revealed in June grain in Nigeria after maize millions of people whose live- that are still producing, pro-
economists, Emo Fasina, pre- that the composite food index and rice, with domestic pro- lihoods stem from the com- is currently at N8,000, up
from the N6,500 sold on Feb- duce less. So, instead of buy-
cisely, the port tariffs slapped rose to a staggering 20.60%. duction accounting for only modity and consumers. This ing as many varieties as I want-
on imported food commodi- The food inflation trend pro- 1% of the 5 to 6 million met- woe is already becoming evi- ruary 10 this year. Diesel pric-
es rose from N350 to around ed, I buy the available ones.”
ties is making life difficult for vides a challenge for a larger ric tons of wheat consumed dent from the threat by bak-
food manufacturers. He spe- percentage of the population annually. ers to increase the prices of N700 per litre thereby bloat- Read full text at www.
cifically, said that the Nigeria whose incomes are not keep- Experts believe that al- bread and other baked prod- ing the production cost. Before leadership.ng

ENERGY
Towards Bridging Nigeria’s Electricity Metering Gap
success rate. The total num- applauded MOJEC for re-
ber of installations in Phase lieving their concerns over
1 of the NMMP stood at estimated billing. “When
333,971. I heard that AEDC would
BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos turing company in Nigeria 271,000 meters during be beginning door-to-door
While the company is
and sub-Saharan Africa, the first phase of NMMP relishing the opportunity metering, I took it with a
With the power sector be- supplies meters to eight of launched in 2020, demon- pinch of salt,” said a cus-
set by issues spanning presented by the NMMP
the 11 DisCos across Nige- strated the company’s im- to make a good impact in tomer, Nnamdi Nzegwu,
from generation to distri- ria’s regions, including Ikeja pact. 62,253 of the 60,186 who was among the first to
bution, as well as a difficult the power sector, the group
Electric (IE), Eko Electrici- AEDC allocations were in- managing director, MO- be metered under the 24-
operating environment, it ty Distribution Company stalled, representing a suc- hour metering initiative. “I
has practically become the JEC International, Chan-
(EKEDC), Kaduna Electric cess rate of more than 100 telle Abdul, explained that participated in the program
standard for Nigerian elec- (KE), Kano Electricity Dis- percent. For Enugu Elec- because I had long suffered
tricity consumers to shoul- the Mobile MAP initiative
tribution Company (KED- tricity Distribution Compa- would serve as an exten- under the burden of esti-
der the burden of epileptic CO), and Abuja Electrici- ny (EEDC), there was an al- mated billing and would
power supply and estimat- sion of its commitment to
ty Distribution Company location and installation of put an end to the metering do everything to be free of
ed billings. Surprisingly, (AEDC). 129,324 units, earning the it.” Thus far, this phase has
this drain extends from in- challenges faced by custom-
The manufacturer with company a perfect score. ers. witnessed a total of over
dividuals to corporations an installed production ca- IEDC received 51,061 me- 140,000 meters and still
and even government insti- According to Abdul, “The
pacity of 2.4 million holds ters and installed 48,998 government’s intervention counting.
tutions, to a degree where the largest market share in Aliyu of them, for a 95% success Phase 1 of the NMMP
over six million Nigerian and financing to ensure
the meter manufacturing rate. Jos Electricity Dis- that DisCos can acquire has been scheduled to flag
families have yet to expe- sector. It is also pertinent deliver over 60,000 meters tribution Company (JED-
but delivered over 62,000. meters which the custom- off in August 2022. Nigeri-
rience the feeling of being to note that the company’s wC) received and installed ans are hopeful that devot-
supplied with electricity He attributed this to the ers are not required to pay
partnership with the Dis- 38,000 meters. for is truly commendable. ed indigenous meter man-
through meters. Cos, resulted in milestones company’s commitment Others include the Eko
to alleviating all consum- The difference between the ufacturers such as MOJEC
To address these issues, in delivering on its meter Electricity Distribution International Limited will
the federal government ers from the burden of es- national metering program
allotment across the coun- Company (EKEDC), which and Mobile MAP is that the partake in the program to
launched the National try. This was confirmed by timated billings. received and installed a to-
Ubogu further stated customer who can afford ei- ensure increased perfor-
Mass Metering Programme head of Installations, MO- tal of 26,851 meters. MO- mance success.
(NMMP) in collaboration that, in order to combat ex- ther the 1 phase or 3 phase
JEC Meter Asset Manage- JEC was allocated 20, 641 meters can purchase the MOJEC Meter Company
with the country’s 11 elec- ment Company, Monday tortion in the sector, MO- meters for the Ibadan Elec-
JEC, in collaboration with meter and get it installed pioneered the concept of
tricity distribution compa- Ubogu, who, during an in- tricity Distribution Compa- smart metering technolo-
nies (DisCos), MOJEC In- the Ikeja DisCo, devised within 24 hours with the
terview, asserted that the ny, but the DisCo installed incurred expense refunded gy in Nigeria by setting up
ternational Limited, and manufacturer effectively an automatic payment ref- 24,749 leading to near-
erence system with Pay- as energy credits. a state-of-the-art electrici-
other metering manufac- delivered on its target allo- ly 100 per cent success. ty meter plant in the coun-
turing companies. The pro- stack and Remitta, where- The Mobile MAP phase 1
cations, which were provid- Kano Electricity Distribu- which launched in 2019 re- try with a production ca-
gramme’s objectives in- ed by NERC. by consumers can facilitate tion Company (KEDCO)
payment for their meters corded over 270,000 meters pacity of 2,400,000 meters
cluded the reduction of He estimated that the received 1,488 allocations annually designed to serve
collection losses while in- without fear of extortion deployed in a few months.
company’s success rate in and successfully installed For the ongoing phase 2 the local African markets,
creasing financial flow to attaining its assigned ob- and theft. He added, “This the same volume. Kadu-
would promote transparen- of the scheme launched the EMEA and neighboring
achieve a 100 per cent re- jective was greater than 100 na Electricity Distribu- markets; fully equipped to
mittance obligation to the cy and accountability, has- in April 2022, consumers
per cent. He referenced the tion Company (KAEDC) at the AEDC activation, handle customer demand.
DisCos. Ikeja Electricity Distribu- tening the federal govern- received 2,308 allocations
MOJEC, a leading in- ment’s mass metering goal.” who were among the first
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Commonwealth
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Innovators In Sports
Nigeria’s minister of youth and Sustainable Development Goals of
sports development, Sunday Dare, the 2030 Agenda – a global agenda
is part of the Pan-Commonwealth and blueprint that aims to end pov-
Innovators in sports brainstorming erty, protect the planet and make
on various ways to effectively use sure all people enjoy peace and
sports as a vehicle to drive devel- prosperity.
opment and peace-building. Sunday Dare since assumption
The meeting which was held in in office as Nigeria’s sports min-
Birmingham, United Kingdom, fo- ister has prioritised the utilisation
cuses on how sports can be used to of sports for peace building, as
contribute to national development well as reclassified it as a business
objectives and the United Nations that will contribute to the nation’s
economy and drive development.
Dare is currently an integral
part of the Commonwealth Sports
Commonwealth Games Begins Today, Amusan,
Ministers forum that meets every
two years before the Common-
Brume To Defend Crowns
wealth Games and Summer Olym- BY SALIFU USMAN, ABUJA pionship in Oregon, USA, Ese Odunayo Adekuoroye will defend
pic Games. Each meeting focus- Brume, will be the cynosure of all her crown in the -57kg category,
es on priority sport policy issues With the World Athletics Champi- eyes in the long jump event. just as Aminat Adeniyi who won
and progress made on collabora- onships Oregon over, attention has Brume, who is the first Nigerian gold in the -62kg event.
tion and joint work. now shifted to the 2022 Birming- athlete to win medals at two World The Table Tennis contingent led
ham Commonwealth Games where Athletics Championships after up- by Aruna Quadri, which includes
Team Nigeria Dazzles At no fewer than 5,000 athletes from
72 Commonwealth nations and ter-
grading the bronze medal she won
in Doha in 2019 to silver in Ore-
Olajide Omotayo, would be aim-
ing to improve on the silver med-
Welcome Reception ritories will jostle for 280 medals gun, is aiming for a gold medal in als they earned from Gold Coast.
on offer as the Games begin today. Birmingham. Nigeria’s athletes competing
Team Nigeria athletes and of- into a frenzy when the Disc Nigeria is one of the competing The Olympic bronze medal- in the powerlifting event will
ficials were the cynosure of all Jockey(DJ) decided to play the countries and will be represent- list leaped 7.02m and finished be- also be aiming to beat all-com-
eyes at the 2022 Commonwealth Nigerian hit tune ‘Buga’ to wrap ed with 93 athletes comprising 41 hind Germany’s Olympic cham- ers, and better the four gold med-
Games Welcome Reception held up the ceremony. Team Nigeria male and 52 female who are ready pion Malaika Mihambo, who als the country won at the Gold
at the Games Village on Wednes- athletes, officials and their coun- to take on their counterparts from leaped 7.12m, and Brazil’s Leticia Coast Games courtesy of Roland
day. terparts from Jamaica, Botswa- rest of the Commonwealth coun- Oro Melo jumped 6.89m to take Ezuruike, Esther Onyema, Ndidi
Apart from turning out in good na and Montserrat got into the tries for battle of supremacy in nine bronze. in which she won bronze Nwosu and Abdulazeez Ibrahim.
numbers, beautifully attired in groove, and danced enthusiasti- sports. at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Nigeria’s para athletes,
green and white, the athletes were cally to enjoy the moment. Fresh from smashing a world re- In wrestling, Tokyo Olympic sil- amongst the best in the world,
the ‘life of the party’ at the event Representing the Chef De Mis- cord at the 2022 World Athletics ver medalist and LEADERSHIP would for sure provide stern tests
organised by the Mayor of Bir- sion, Maria Wophil, thanked the Championship, Tobi Amusan will Sports Person of the Year 2021, to their challengers from other
mingham to welcome participat- organisers of the reception, prom- be aiming to defend the gold medal Blessing Oborodudu, also seeks nations with Yetunde Odunuga
ing countries. ising that Team Nigeria will be she won at the 2018 edition of the to defend the gold medal she won and Millicent Agboegbulam set
The whole atmosphere went worthy competitors at the Games. Games in Gold Coast, Australia. at the last Commonwealth Games to improve on their bronze med-
Also, silver medalist at the just in Gold Coast, Australia in the als achievements in Boxing from
Dare, Gumel, Oladapo Visit concluded World Athletics Cham- Women’s -68kg category, While 2018.

Team Nigeria Camp Amusan, Brume Are On NOC Scholarships – Gumel

Gumel
The minister of youth and sports plined and focused. The President of the Nigeria Olym- continue to receive NOC support till the Delta State Government adopt-
development, Sunday Dare, yester- “I am appealing to you all to pic Committee, Habu Gumel, on the Paris 2024 Olympics. ed Brume while Ogun State adopt-
day, paid a visit to Team Nigeria stay hungry for success, disci- Wednesday revealed that the two The Nigerian Olympics Com- ed Amusan.
athletes at the Birmingham 2022 plined and focused on making our athletes who excelled at the just mittee, NOC revealed the details It was also learnt that the two ath-
Commonwealth Games Village. nation proud. Remember, our zero concluded World Athletics Cham- of these scholarships in financial letes are among the beneficiaries of
Dare, accompanied by the presi- tolerance for doping or cutting cor- pionships-Tobi Amusan and Ese terms. The fund is from the IOC monthly grants for the Olympic Sol-
dent of the Nigeria Olympic Com- ners. Let us win fairly and clean- Brume - were on the sponsorship solidarity fund secured by the NOC. idarity scheme and the money for
mittee (NOC), Engineer Habu Gu- ly,” Dare said. of the NOC. “We have 14 of our notable grade seven months have been paid so far
mel and secretary general, Banji The captains and flag bearers of Gumel noted that the NOC as an A athletes under this scheme and we as part of preparations for the 2024
Oladapo, congratulated some of the Team have emerged. organ of the federal government of have never failed to give them the Olympic Games slated for France.
the athletes that participated at the The captains are Nnamdi In- Nigeria has placed Amusan and Ese training and school grants. Investigations revealed that Amu-
just concluded World Athletics nocent, one of Nigeria’s leading on a scholarship programme since “There is a need to pay for all the san and Brume have received about
Championships in Eugene, Ore- men powerlifters and Blessing 2018 with annual stipends till date. staff members of each top athlete 36,000 dollars in recent time apart
gon, United States. Oborududu, top women wrestler, Working in concert with the Min- and that is why grants are essential,” from what they enjoy as adopted
He urged the athletes to demon- a silver medalist at the last Olym- istry of Youth and Sports Devel- Gumel said. athletes of Ogun and Delta States.
strate the same level of zeal and pic Games in Tokyo, Japan and opment and the AFN, the duo of In addition, the Minister of Sports They have also collected month-
commitment seen in Oregon, as gold medalist at the 2018 Com- Amusan and Brume are among 14 Sunday Dare came up with the ly upkeep money since January till
well as tasking them to stay disci- monwealth Games.. Nigerian athletes that have and will Adopt-an Athlete initiative in which date on a daily basis.
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Pinnick Hails Late Teslim

Balogun, Pledges NFF’s
Support For Foundation
The President of Nigeria Football talising the late soccer legend by
Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, naming Teslim Balogun Stadium
has hailed the late Teslim “Thun- in his honour.
der” Balogun’s pioneering efforts, The NFF president described
dynamism and contributions to Ni- Thunder Balogun as a ” Nigeria
gerian football. football hero”.

100m Hurdles: Pinnick said this at the book

launch commemorating the 50th
The News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) reports that a former Super

Former World
anniversary of the death of the Ni- Eagles coach, Festus Onigbinde,
gerian football legend. delivered a lecture titled; “Teslim
He assured that NFF would pro- Balogun: The man, His career and

Record Holder vide all needed endorsements and

support for the Teslim Thunder Ba-
His impact’’.
In his lecture, Onigbinde dis-

Congratulates
logun Foundation to immortalise closed that Balogun made him the
him. coach he was.
“I was about two-year old when “As far as I am concerned, he re-

Amusan Thunder Balogun died, I never

watched him play, but as a boy I
heard so much about him and his
mains the greatest footballer Nige-
ria has ever produced.
“He had all the areas of fitness
“magical shot”. a footballer needed to excel in the
“As his family is celebrating him field of play.
even in death, we will support the “As a coach, he had the eyes to
family in the foundation named af- identify talents, Teslim also initiat-
Congratulatory messages continue to see the record gets to stay in the after she had failed to qualify for ter him. ed development of football in Ni-
to pour in for Nigeria’s Tobi Amu- Adidas fam.” the U.S. team heading to Rio de “The aim of the foundation is to geria in 1961.
san following her record-breaking Both Amusan and Harrison are Janeiro. assist in grassroots football devel- “Footballers of today need to
performance at the just concluded signed on to sports kits manufactur- Amusan told Harrison six years opment as one of the NFF main ob- study a lot about the late Thunder
World Athletics Championships in ing giants, Addidas and the Amer- ago that she would be breaking jectives,” he said. Balogun to know the meaning of
Oregon. ican is proud they are still leading the record and she did just that on Pinnick also commended the La- true commitment, invention and pa-
The latest accolade for the Nige- the line globally. Monday in Oregon. gos State Government for immor- triotism,” he said.
rian world champion comes from Amusan, 25, finished fourth at
the former world record holder in last year’s Olympics and fourth at Asher-Smith Pulls Out Of Birmingham Games With Injury
the event, Kendra Harrison. the World Championships in Doha
Harrison via a tweet on Tues- in 2019, but the ‘almost girl’ broke Dina Asher-Smith has withdrawn time I’m going to have to with- and I know Team England will
day on her verified Twitter handle the six-year-old record of 12.2 from the England team for the draw.” do you all proud.
hailed Amusan’s feat and went on 20 seconds held by Keni Harri- 2022 Commonwealth Games in Asher-Smith had broken her “I’m looking forward to rep-
to mention one reason she was hap- son when she ran a blistering time Birmingham due to a hamstring British record to finish fourth in resenting you all throughout the
py the record was broken by the Ni- of 12.12s to win her semifinal heat. injury. the 100m final and won a bronze rest of the summer and wishing
gerian. Interestingly, in 2016, Harrison The opening ceremony of the medal in the 200m before suffer- the best of luck to all my team-
She wrote: “Congrats to @Eva- also broke the record under unusu- near two-week event is on Thurs- ing her relay setback. mates.
global01 records are meant to be al circumstances — in London, a day. She pulled up sharply midway
broken & you smashed mine. Glad week before the Olympics started Asher-Smith, who pulled up through the third leg but still
midway through the women’s managed to hand the baton to
NAF To Establish National 4×100 metres relay at the World
Athletics Championships in Eu-
team-mate Daryll Neita, who led
the team to a sixth-place finish.
Female Amputee Football Team gene, announced her decision on Asher-Smith had intended to
Instagram. race in the 100m and 4x100m
The Technical Director of the Nige- players, and we will start to teach them She wrote: “Thankfully I’ve relay in Birmingham, but her di-
ria Amputee Federation (NAF), Vic- the basics of the game,” he added. only got a light hamstring strain agnosis now also casts serious
tor Nwenwe, on Wednesday said that Nwenwe said that the federation after pulling up in the 4×1 a few doubt over her participation at
the federation plans to set up a national had been encouraged by the commit- days ago. No major issue and next month’s European Cham-
female amputee football team. ment of the players it has and would nothing to worry about. pionships.
Nwenwe told the News Agency of work on their coordination and how “But due to the short turn- “I was so excited to race in
Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in La- to use crutches to control and kick around between the end of the front of a home crowd and all
gos that the plan was to develop the the ball. Worlds and the start of the Com- the British fans. It’s going to be
sport and attract the interest of ampu- Also, the Head Coach, Gben- monwealth Games in a few days’ such an amazing competition
tees at the grassroots. ga Dosumu, told NAN that the new
“First thing on our mind is to re- elected officials had made plans to Neymar Faces Trial For Fraudulent Move To Barcelona
structure the amputee team generally kick-start the term with the regional
whereby it will embrace all the states competition in the north zone. Brazil forward Neymar faces court The start of oral arguments in a Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell
of the Federation. He disclosed that Kano State had dates in Spain just under a month fraud trial against the 30-year-old — are also accused.
“Most of the African countries have indicated interest to host the North- before the start of the 2022 FIFA has been scheduled for Oct. 17 at a The hearings will come in the
their female teams, so we want to start ern zone competition World Cup in Qatar. regional court in Barcelona, Span- midst of PSG’s season and just
to develop the amputee female team He said that the federation was ish media reported on Wednesday, ahead of the World Cup in Qatar
in Nigeria, we will be looking more working relentlessly to ensure this citing the Spanish judiciary. starting on Nov. 21.
into grassroots development,” he said. development would be possible. The court dates are likely to run The prosecution is demanding a
The technical director acknowl- “We want to create awareness and until Oct. 31. two-year prison sentence for Ney-
edged that getting the required play- start with the regional competitions. The criminal case is about al- mar.
ers would not be easy. “Also from there you start to devel- leged irregularities in his trans- However, prison sentences of
“Amputee football is not a sport op the club,” Dosumu said. fer from Santos to FC Barcelona up to two years are almost always
where you can easily pick the players. He urged individuals, philanthro- in 2013. suspended in Spain for defendants
We will start with creating the aware- pists and corporate bodies to do more He has since moved to Paris without a criminal record.
ness, which will have to start from the in developing amputee sport in the Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2017. It is not clear how often Ney-
grassroots. country, saying that the government His parents and two ex-presi- mar will have to attend the court.
“This will help us bring in more cannot do it all. (NAN). dents of FC Barcelona — Josep (dpa/NAN)
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Voices Of Terrorists
The Thursday
Column
Shuaibu Gimi
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T
he most reigning government.
voices now in Nigeria But it was a challenge that
are the terrorists' the citizens, in various ways,
because they are took up. The huge fury that
the only ones that was practically expressed by
whenever they rent the air, the people as evident in the
almost all people become either absolute condemnation of
agitated or frightened. All the what is still being described as
various terror groups are now a the refusal of the authorities
force of which there is no equal to rescue the train attack
or equivalent and to which, as victims and several other
the current realities have amply abductees pointed to a resolve
shown, there is no counter. to continuously push for the
Every of the terrorists’ adoption of the right kind of
acts—abduction, arson, approach to the problem by the
physical assault, murder, government.
issuance of threats---is always Although the public
shocking enough to make reactions to the rising
their victims and potential insecurity have been deficient
targets lose a lot more hope in terms of definition and co-
for an end to the prevailing ordination, the genuine need
insecurity. The incapacity or for a quick action that can
indifference or insensitivity effectively bring a succour
of the government on the one to the citizens has been fully scope of thinking and blurs the only beneficiaries of whatever the fact that a counter-force
hand and the vulnerability established. The prayers for vision of even the most skilled dividends the implementation that will subdue them must
of the ordinary citizens on divine intervention, calls for problem solvers. This explains of the country’s security have to somehow emerge. The
the other hand become more foreign help and even the the absence of any concerted policies have been yielding. prayers, protests, calls and
manifest with every attack by demand for greater community effort towards the articulation The factors that have caused consultations by the various
the violent criminals. participation in surveillance of strategies for the effective the unfortunate loss of public groups of Nigerians all geared
The constant violent and intelligence-gathering fight against terrorism even at confidence in government towards the restoration of
engagement of Nigerians are all manifestations of an the community level which is have always been clear and are normalcy will eventually
by the terrorists reminds implacable desire and resolve the reason for the escalation of repeatedly highlighted by all produce a reality that will be
everyone about the fact that to deal with the situation. the crisis. those who care about peace, completely antagonistic to the
human lives have regrettably Well, it is not known what There is, perhaps, nothing security and development in existence and operations of
been compromised. It, in fact, exactly will happen now that completely strange about the the country. It is therefore the terror groups in Nigeria.
necessitates reflection on the voices have been raised much failure of government even in refusal of the government to

GHANA MUST GO
essence of government which higher than ever over the the most fundamental area of heed the persistent calls for
is, most unarguably, about the continuous threats to people’s security maintenance. Breach the application of the right
security of the citizens' lives, lives. The government and of peace and security is, after kind of measures at the right
but which has already been
subjected to neglect.
the terrorists must have now
realized that the concerns
all, one of the ugly possibilities
that, once in a while, manifest
times that both produced the
current terribly dehumanizing I’m more
People’s reactions to the
release of a video in which the
over the security challenges
have thickened, which means
in even bigger countries.
It is, therefore, the nature
condition and compelled the
citizens to seek a way out. qualified
abductors of the passengers of
Abuja-Kaduna train were seen
that something must have to
happen.
and scope of response to such
occurrences by the government
Nigerians have to, by
all means, live in their own
than the APC
severely beating the victims, Yet, what will come out of a country that shows the
quantity of the competence
country, whether or not
government functions. Neither
candidate
many of whom are women of the prevailing confusion,
and children, have continued especially as it relates to the and patriotism of the leaders. an abdication of responsibility – Peter Obi
to arouse anger over the security of the citizens is not The capacity of leaders to on the part of the government
failure of the government to easily predictable, because tackle emergencies in a manner nor the intensity of attack by
control the situation. Since the even with the widespread that can guarantee the quick the terrorists can make the
occurrence of the train attack, protests over the continuous mitigation of the effects of the citizens abandon their country
more than three months ago, deterioration of the security challenge as well as forestall for other places.
most Nigerians have come to situation, there is yet to appear recurrence is what builds the All those kidnappers,
terms with the ugly reality that any fundamental shift in either confidence of the citizens. arsonists, killers and other
the terrorists are really on the the attitudes of the violent What is most frightening violators of the law and their
loose. criminals or the approach about the security threats in sponsors can continue to
The message contained of the government to the Nigeria is the fact that majority believe that the weakness and,
in the video was about the problem. The issuance of more of the measures taken by the in some cases, complicity of the
clear determination of the threats or even perpetration of government have not yet authorities are a reason or even
criminals to further frighten more violence by the terrorists produced the kind of results a booster for them to go ahead
the populace to the extent as well as the usual mere desired by the well-meaning with their heinous acts. They
that everyone must just condemnation of the acts by citizens of the country. This the are free to sustain the feeling
recognize their superiority in the government have only re- basis of the strong allegation that they are everybody’s
terms of capacity to unleash enforced the apprehension that the managers of the masters and can therefore
terror. The particular act of over the resolution of the security architecture either as raise their voices over everyone
political leaders, heads of the else’s.
indiscriminate physical assault
of the abductees was such show
crisis through the adoption of
conventional measures. relevant agencies or just some However, the fast-growing Do you have a
of callousness that was worst
than an embarrassment to the
Confusion such as the one
that exists now limits the
trained personnel who are
out there on the field are the
fury of the citizens should
make the terrorists realize bullion van?
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