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Fulani not under threat in the South – Miyetti Allah PMB vows new security measures against bandits 4 Rights Commission Wades Into Sen Abbo’s Alleged Abduction Of Wife BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) yesterday said it would investigate the alleged assault of Emily Eric, wife of the Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo. The father of Emily Eric, Pastor Alfred Dari, had claimed that the senator allegedly abducted his daughter from home since January 2016 and has been assaulting her since then without paying her bride price. Eric, the acclaimed wife to Sen Abbo, became popular on social media since a video clip of her embattled husband who was sighted beating a woman in an adult toyshop in Abuja emerged online. But reacting to a LEADERSHIP report Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (right) with the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona (middle), and governor, Dapo Abiodun, during a visit to Awujale’s palace, in Ogun State yesterday. PHOTO STATE HOUSE. ➔ CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Delayed Inland Dry Port Crippling Stowaway In Azman Airline ➔ PAGE 5 Fatoyinbo: Police Invite ➔ PAGE 2 Commercial Activities In Kebbi ➔ PAGE 61 From Niger Republic – Police Dakolo Over Rape Allegation 2 NEWS ACROSS THE STATES Sunday, July 21, 2019

L-R: Chief of Staff to governor, Taiwo Akerele; representative of Zamfara State governor, Col. (rtd); Otaru of Igarra Land, HRM Oba Emmanuel Saiki, and director general, Governors Forum, Asishana Okauru, during the inauguration of Samuel Okauru Academics Innovation Learning and Vocational Centre in Igarra Edo state, at the weekend. Cultists Now Wear Oba Regalia In Ondo, Monarchs Allege Obas in have raised described the development Chairman, who is also the by some non-traditional rulers self styled traditional rulers and the alarm over the alleged use of as not only criminal but Olukare of lkare, Oba Akadiri in Ondo State”, the statement certain other individuals in the regalia and other paraphernalia unacceptable. Momoh, said the council had said. “The paraphernalia of state. “The council noted that of office of monarchs by religious Rising from their monthly been inundated with reports Obas in this regard include the development is not only and cult leaders among others meeting in , the state of the criminal activity by non- crowns, beaded staff, peculiar worrisome but a clear violation across the state. capital, the traditional rulers traditional rulers across Ondo beads of Obas and other of the law of the state. “lt is While calling for the asked the state government wearing the costumes. costumes. “The reportsobnoxious and a desecration prosecution of those wrongly and security agencies to bring “We received reports revealed that the regalia of the institution of Obas. lt is wearing the regalia and culprits to book. of the use of regalia and of Obas are worn by some a criminal action which borders paraphernalia, the Obas A statement signed by their paraphernalia of office of Obas religious leaders, cult leaders, on impersonation.” Fatoyibo: Police Invite Dakolo Over Rape Allegation BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja Tactical Squad, DCP Yusuf Kolo, alarm through his social media According to him, “sending While the phone numbers Dakolo’s invitation was because handle that strange men with a bus load of armed policemen of ASP Ibrahim Agu was The Nigeria Police Force has his name was mentioned in the guns were at his house. and shady men lying in wait to unavailable as at press time, invited popular musician, Timi allegations above. He further confirmed that intimidate my wife and children the officers came in a van with Dakolo for questioning for Dakolo is expected to appear they were police officers sent today, forcing their way into my number plate BR932KSF. alleged criminal conspiracy, before the DSP Ibrahim Agu for to deliver a letter of ‘invitation home? Is that how the REAL Busola Dakolo had alleged falsehood, mischief and threat interview on July, 23, 2019 at for questioning’ to him and police deliver a letter? This is the that Biodun Fatoyinbo of the to life. 10am. his wife, Busola over the rape best you can do? This is why all Commonwealth of Zion raped According to a letter personally It would be recalled that earlier allegations she levelled against the hurting women and families her as a teenager in his church signed by the head of IGP Special yesterday, Dakolo had raised the COZA pastor, Biodun Fatoyinbo. haven’t come against you?”. in . Osinbajo Confers With Ogun Monarchs Over Insecurity Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on “As you know, there are many that we are fully conscious of all that cause instability. to improve the security architecture Saturday held consultations with significant security concerns all over is going on, just to be sure that peace He expressed optimism that by generally. the Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba the country, and there are concerns and security reigns here and across the God’s grace, Nigeria would overcome According to him, the monarch has Babatunde Ajayi, as well as other also in the Southwest. country. all its problems and set itself on the given a lot of insight; his own views, on monarchs in Ogun. “So, I am here on the instruction “I think for all of us, the most path of peace and prosperity. what needs to be done, how to go about The consultations were on the way of the president to consult with important thing to realise is that we The vice president, in company of it; and what has been done already. out of the security challenges currently the traditional ruler, the governor are one Nigeria; we are one country; we Abiodun, then proceeded to , “But very importantly, it is his confronting Nigeria. and others on what to do to beef up need to work together to ensure that where he also held a private meeting commitment to ensuring that Osinbajo was accompanied to the security and to generally improve the it is peaceful, secured and happy for all with the Awujale of , there is peace and security, and palace of Ajayi by Gov. Dapo Abiodun security architecture. of us,’’ he said. Oba Sikiru Adetona. that everybody lives in peace with of Ogun. “Of course, you know that Kabiyesi He noted that Nigeria had the Speaking with newsmen after, one another and maintains the The vice president, who fielded is not just a traditional ruler, but a very potential to give its citizens all they Osinbajo said that Awujale was one highest level of security. questions from newsmen after the important part of the government. desired. of the most important voices in the “We are consulting with many meeting, said the meeting was on the “That is why we are here; to talk to Osinbajo, however, said that some Southwest. of the traditional rulers across the instruction of President Muhammadu him and agree on few modalities for people were working against the He said they had discussed on the country, but there are concerns in Buhari. beefing up security; and ensuring interest of the country by trying to very important steps to take in order the Southwest now.” Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 3 our stand Technology Against Insecurity

errorism and urged security agencies and to identify those troubling her will emerge at the press other forms of other parastatals that play Nigeria by security agents. of a button by security criminality pose key roles in securing the Many Nigerians marvel at agents, which they readily a direct threat to country to execute their how fast security agents in share with the media. the security of the responsibilities in a way that other climes identify and It is the view of this Tcitizens of the country, and will benefit and strengthen arrest culprits of terrorism newspaper that for us to to international stability and the security of the country. or other crimes within hours have such effectiveness prosperity. It is a persistent There is no gain saying it of committing the crime. from our security agents, global threat that knows that NIMC is key to the use This is possible because the government should also no border, nationality or of technology to combat most people in those ensure that all the state religion and a challenge that crime in Nigeria. However, advanced countries have capitals and major towns the international community most Nigerians have not been documented and once and cities in the country must tackle together. been captured by NIMC, anyone commits a crime, as well as major highways Since the emergence of thereby making it difficult information about him or have Close Circuit Television the Boko Haram terrorist Camera (CCTV) like the type group in 2009 in Nigeria, the earmarked for Abuja and country has been tackling Lagos. the menace with the help FOR GOD AND COUNTRY Technologies like the of the countries bordering www.leadership.ng National Public Security the Lake Chad Basin. Communication System is While we give credit to the essential for the gathering of administration of President EDITOR: Bukola Ogunsina information that would help Muhammadu Buhari for DEPUTY EDITORS: Chibuzo Ukaibe in curbing crime and more Christiana Nwaogu significantly degrading the . . importantly in identifying Boko Haram terrorists in EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Silas Ezeugwu those who carry out crimes the North East,new centres GENERAL EDITOR: Richard Abu within the areas where it is of violence have emerged COORDINATOR, EDITORIAL BOARD: Suleiman Abdullahi put in operation. where banditry, kidnapping We urge the federal and cattle rustling have government to revive the taken centre stage and NEWSPAPERS GROUP system in Abuja and Lagos, spreading all over the while efforts must be put country. It is, therefore, time CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER: Augustine Paul Agbo in place to ensure that to apply new strategies to POLITICAL DIRECTOR: Jonathan Nda-Isaiah the technology covers all deal with this emerging and over the country to act growing security challenge. as a mechanism to deter It is important that we RC:1526199 criminals and reduce put soldiers on the ground COLLECTION criminality in general. as the country has been The security challenges CHAIRMAN doing in the past 10 years Sam Nda-Isaiah Nigeria is facing as a to confront these bandits, nation need fresh ideas, terrorists, kidnappers and GMD, LEADERSHIP NEWSPAPERS: Nduka Nwosu new thinking and new cattle rustlers who are killing GMD, LEADERSHIP HOLDINGS: Abdul Gombe approaches to address people. However we need to them and one of the most change strategy and apply GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS important approach is the technology to arrest the Felicia Ogbonlaiye application of technology in situation more effectively Geoffrey Essien tracking and apprehending and efficiently. Christian Ochiama criminals. It is important to This has become even more Fadila Ismail note that the war on terror essential in intelligence Rasheed Yusuf have given the adoption gathering and analysis. The of more sophisticated world as a whole has gone DIVISIONAL DIRECTORS technology the urgency that digital to the extent that Mrs Zipporah Tanko cannot be ignored. Boko information on virtually any George Agba Haram, a terrorist group subject can be obtained at Ruth Tene Natsa have seen this need and is the snap of a finger. Ground GENERAL MANAGERS using drones, unmanned forces are crucial in the war Solomon Alabi aircraft, in the propagation against insecurity. But it is Mariam Ogbe of its horrendous agenda. our opinion that they will be Angela Tony-Iji It is critical to observe more effective if bolstered that what makes the State by real time information on of Israel, a small country the activities of the enemies by geographical size and of the state. population, one of the The National Identity strongest fighting force in Management Commission LEADERSHIP is a national paper symbolically embedded in the nation’s capital. the world is her deployment (NIMC) recently called on all We shall stand up for good governance. We shall defend the interest of of sophisticated technology. security agencies to work in Nigerian people even against their rulers, and we shall raise our pen at all There are other examples synergy towards curbing the times in defence of what is right. These are the values by also across the world that can current security challenges which we intend to be assessed. be emulated in the use of hi- facing the country by We shall never, ever for any reason forget the noble reason of our coming into being: tech in combating insecurity. using Data Management F o r G o d a n d C o u n t r y ! The time for Nigeria to join systems. The commission that league is now. 4 NEWS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Criminals Exploiting Nigeria’s Ethnic Division – ACF BY BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH AND Engr Sale Alhasan, said cattle rearing is not SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja ‘Okada business’ that one can just wake up and start leaving where he has been doing The apex northern socio-cultural group, his business. Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), “It’s unwarranted. We have not received yesterday pointed out that criminal any security threat that will warrant our elements are profiting from the ethnic people leaving the South. division in the country. “We will hold the governors of Nigeria According to ACF, Nigerians must come responsible if anything happens to our together and ensure that the country is rid members in any part of the country, not off of such persons. only in the South East, South -South, South The socio-cultural group also called on West, but including the Northern states, “ the intelligence community to fish out bad Alhasan said. eggs irrespective of religion, tribe or region. LEADERSHIP Sunday reports that PMB Vows New Security Measures anytime a crime is committed in any part Against Bandits of the country, the first and usual thing President Muhammadu Buhari has some Nigerians do is to give it an ethnic strongly condemned the killing of 37 coloration, an attitude that plays into innocent people by bandits in the Goronyo the hands of the criminals who explore Local Government Area of Sokoto State. such avenues to rein terror on defenceless Commiserating with the victims of the Nigerians. unfortunate attacks and the government A few days ago, former President and people of Sokoto State, the President , sensing the mood vowed to respond fiercely against “these of the country, wrote another letter to brutal and remorseless enemies of President Muhammadu Buhari on the humanity.” general insecurity in the country, where “This frequent and large scale killings of he lamented that bandits and kidnappers poor villagers by gangs of mass murderers were holding Nigeria by the jugular. must be met with the fiercest force the But many have warned against government can mobilise,” Garba Shehu, ethnicising crimes in the country, calling the Senior Special Assistant to the on the security agencies to be alive to their Sani President on Media & Publicity, quoted responsibilities and not treat criminals the President as saying. with levity because they come from a elders of the northern region and, in the Gan group would only speak against The presidential spokesman announced particular tribe or region. particular, Professor Ango Abdullahi. concerns shown by elders while all along that troops had been deployed to the But ACF has said that as long as ethnic The statement reads in part, “We are appearing to be asleep when several leaders affected areas along with the aerial security and religious coloration is given to crime, thus compelled for the reason that these of the South were advocating for the measures put in place. Nigerians would continue to suffer two individuals claiming to be speaking Fulani to be declared as terrorists without The Police commissioner and the Sultan setbacks. for the Miyetti Allah and a certain Gan distinction between those that commit of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad In an exclusive interview with group were complicitly silent when certain offences and those that don’t. Abubakar III, have since visited the affected LEADERSHIP Sunday, ACF national people accused the those they profess to be “Ironically too, one of these two men local government area, Goronyo, according secretary, Anthony Sani, said that there speaking for were accused of being part of who had the effrontery to attribute to Shehu. should be a national narration against a scheme to Islamise and Fulanise Nigeria. partisanship to our bold and necessary “The Presidency is consulting with states criminal acts instead of ethnic and religious “It is astonishing that these individuals step and the noble patriotic move of the racked by this tit-for-tat violent attacks coloration to criminal actions. were perhaps busy enjoying the proceeds northern elders was among those who with a view to complementing the security “As long as Nigerians give ethnic or made from soliciting funds in the name of publicly declared support for the PDP and measures being put in place by getting the religious coloration to purely criminal the suffering Fulani as not to have noticed the then President Jonathan in 2015 when communities to dialogue with one another. acts, criminals would hide under ethnic or the threat by Gani Adams to mobilise two the elders they now insult and our groups ‘‘The results we are getting from Zamfara religious platforms and perpetrate crimes,” million hunters to forcefully chase the sacrificed everything to ensure a return of State, where this sort of engagement he said. Fulani out of the South West. power to the North in the hope for a better is ongoing at the instance of the local The elder statesman noted that there “The individuals were so busy seeking deal for the region, which unfortunately is authorities working with the police might be sympathy for the criminals if patronage from government houses as not forthcoming.” and other security agencies, are very their actions are robed ethnic or religious not to notice the publicised decisions of The group said that while “awakening encouraging. garbs, which could make prosecuting them the South East governors to curtail the these individuals to the futility of ‘‘Other states in the federation where difficult. movement of the Fulani and their cattle continuing in the dream that any there are similar security challenges are “Knowing it is impossible to prosecute in South East states. northerner requires their clearance encouraged to emulate Zamfara in the religion or ethnicity, the criminals are now “They were comfortable with their to speak, we advise them, when they hope that the solution to the problems hiding under that. This is because there are families fortified in buildings in the eventually get round to taking the legal will be found,” the spokesman said, even criminal elements in every ethnicity and cities as not to notice the threat to the action they threatened, to remember to as he added that the Buhari Administration in each faith. pastoral communities in the South who join the millions of northerners who refuse will continue to encourage dialogue and “What to do is for the intelligence were extrajudicially accused of killing the to be comfortable with the disparaging of disarmament of communities and bandits. community to help identify the criminals daughter of the Afenifere leader Fasoranti, the region’s founding fathers, the region’s and for the security agencies and judiciary with threats of retaliation by southern values, culture and traditions.” to treat them as such. leaders. The statement continued, “They should “Towards that end, there should be “These individuals, who find it also join in the suit, the millions who CHOOSE YOUR TIMES national narration by most Nigerians convenient to be rude to elders of the impliedly and expressly are not willing to against criminals acts instead of ethnic North for merely expressing concern for accept the profiling, labeling and targeting WISELY and religious coloration to criminal actions. the safety of the pastoralists outside the of one ethnic and religious group or the That way, there would be stigmatisation North in the face of these latent threats, other for whatever reason or justification.” of crimes, instead of some ethnicity or of were deaf dumb and blind throughout the Suleiman added that the group stood It can be tempting, when we are faith,” Sani added. time the revered personalities of Sheikh solidly behind Ango Abdullahi and the Usman Danfodio, the Sardauna of Sokoto Northern Elders Forum in the protection winding down after a busy day, to want to discuss everything with our partner Relocation Of Herders: Northern and every northern symbol of respect of the interest of northern Nigeria and its Youths Carpet Miyetti Allah, Back were falsely implicated in being architects people from any form of humiliation from in bed, or perhaps with friends via an Northern Elders of a plan to Islamise and Fulanise Nigeria any quarter. online chat or the phone. Discussing Northern Youths, under the aegis of allegedly pursuit by the government you But the Fulani Socio- cultural group, your worries is a great idea, but it is best Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG),have incidentally pretend to be protecting. Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, has asked all its done earlier in the evening. Choosing criticised Miyetti Allah over its response “One cannot fail to recall the noble role members not to leave the Southern part to start a serious conversation about to Northern Elders Forum’s (NEF) call played by the northern elders in ensuring of the country, adding that there is no a topic of concern, such as health or that Fulani herders living in the South the safeguard of the Fulani when they security threat in the region. finance, shortly before your planned should return to the North if their lives were unduly subjected to mass attacks in According to the group, the Northern time to go to sleep, will keep the subject and property cannot not be guaranteed Taraba, Benue, Adamawa and other states Elders Forum did not consult them before fresh in your mind and may interfere by Southern governors and leaders. at a time when the two groups said to be asking cattle rearers to leave the southern represented by these two individuals were part of the country, adding that there was with your ability to fall asleep and enjoy The group, in a statement by its restful sleep. Instead, make a mental spokesman, Abdullaziz Suleiman, and safely sealing deals with the aggressors and no cogent security report that will warrant made available to LEADERSHIP Sunday, their sponsors. them leaving. note to talk about it the next day, when said it was compelled to respond to the “It is also questionable that these people Speaking to LEADERSHIP Sunday last you are feeling awake and refreshed. reported rude remarks against respected who say they talk for Miyetti Allah and night, national secretary of the group, – Culled from “50 Tips To Help You Sleep Well” July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NEWS 5 FG To Save N4.9bn From Cancelled e-Passport Contract BY CHRISTIANA NWAOGU, had, through his special Passport Autogate (rtd) had on February Minister of interior Malaysia has always ABUJA adviser on media and Systems. It was also 5, 2019 announced the had set up a committee been responsible publicity, Femi Adesina, revealed that additional partnership between comprising critical for producing the The federal government announced his decision contracts were further Nigerian Security stakeholders that would Nigerian e-passports. will henceforth save in a statement released entered into for the Printing and Minting ensure the project was However, through the the nation a whooping weeks ago. supply of e-Passport Company and IRIS implemented in 2018. newly signed MoU, the $138 million from Adesina had explained Booklets, Wafers and Smart Technologies However, nothing was e-passports will now be its cancellation of all that by the new directive Maintenance services Limited to domesticate announced concerning produced by its Nigerian e-passport printing , all existing contracts from 2006 to 2015 but the production of the the project until now. subsidiary. contracts abroad . concerning printing of expired in 2017 passport. Though the feat is The new development, LEADERSHIP Sunday passports and other There are feelers that This latestcoming months after according to the former gathered that the documents will not be the termination of the development is coming the federal government minister, will ensure the decision to domesticate renewed on expiration. deal is not unconnected a year after the federal signed the MoU with “availability of passport the production The cancelled 10- to the perception of government in 2017 IRIS Smart Technologies booklets and there will of international year $138m contract, the deal as jeopardising promised, through Limited , observers are be no more complaints passports (e-passports) which was signed national security. the Comptroller of the view that the of shortage or delivery will, among other by the ministry of LEADEESHIP Sunday General, Nigerian decision will boost the beyond 48 hours after things, protect the interior on behalf of the also recalls that barely Immigration Service, nation’s economy application.” nation’s database, Nigerian government, five months to this Muhammad Babandede IRIS Smart Dambazau suggested, create employment was sealed in 2003 announcement, the , to domesticate the Technologies Limited is in a tweet, that the opportunities and to implement the immediate past minister printing of e-passports . a Nigerian ICT company. move would also make increase savings in forex. Harmonised ECOWAS of Interior, Lt. Col The Immigration boss Its parent company, Iris passports cheaper for Recall that President Electronic (SMART) Abdulrahman Dambazau revealed then that the Corporation based in Nigerians. Muhammadu Buhari Rights Commission Wades Into Sen Abbo’s Alleged Abduction Of Wife come,” Ojukwu told He said, “I am just me money.” FROM FRONT PAGE LEADERSHIP Sunday. seeing your SMS after “If I had money, I published on Friday, Meanwhile, Sen reading your interview would have come to the Executive Secretary Elisha Abbo (PDP, with Mr. Alfred Dari, an Abuja, to places like (ES), National Human Adamawa North), in uncle to my wife, Emily Human Rights Radio Rights Commission his reaction to the Eric. and other places. It is (NHRC), Anthony story yesterday, alleged “My brother, I won’t someone that connected Ojukwu said even that Pastor Alfred Dari join issues with a man me to LEADERSHIP though there is no was paid N500,000 to paid to do a hatchet Newspaper and they formal complaint tarnish his image with job. I wish the N500K helped in conveying about the incident, the such claims. he received for the my cry through their commission will look Abbo who could not interview will help his medium. into the assault claim. mention the person family,” the Senator “So, nobody gave me “Well, we just read that gave the pastor said. money and nobody it. There is no formal the money, said he But Pastor Alfred promised me money. complaint before could not respond to Dari last night denied That is my position. us now. But having enquiries sent to him that he collected Anybody that said I read the story, we are on Thursday, July 11, money to speak with collected money, God interested in the issue 2019 because he only LEADERSHIP Friday knows that one. I of domestic violence. saw the message after concerning the alleged know myself. Even my We will investigate reading the earlier abduction and assault daughter that is with that. We will ask the story. of Eric. him knows that I am a lady to come. If we According to the “That I collected man of integrity. She establish there is an Senator, he won’t want money from who? knows that very well. issue of domestic to join issues with Who gave me money? It is just that she has violence, we will also someone paid to do a Nobody gave me been brainwashed,” hatchet job. money. Nobody gave Dari said. ask the Senator to Abbo Stowaway In Azman Airline From Niger Republic – Police The Murtala Muhammed understand English He was later apprehended concern. She said FAAN Terminal 2, Kenneth International Airport Language. He, however by Aviation Security had begun investigation Okezie and Head of (MMIA), Lagos Police said investigation was still Personnel of the Federal to ascertain the remote Department, Domestic Command, has identified ongoing to ascertain how Airports Authority of and immediate causes of Terminal 1, Adebowale the man who climbed Adamu gained access to Nigeria (FAAN) and taken the incident to forestall Ayodele. an Azman Air aircraft the heavily restricted area to its detention facility, future occurrence. Yakubu disclosed that at the airport on Friday at the airport. before the case was Yakubu said the in the interim, a General as Usman Adamu from NAN reports that transferred to the Police suspension of the Manager, Dr Anne neighbouring Republic of passengers aboard a Port for further investigation. personnel was pending Enyinnaya-Egbadon, had Niger. Harcourt-bound Azman Following the the completion of been detailed to take The spokespersonAir flight were thrown development, FAAN gave investigation into the charge of security at the for the Command, DSP into panic on Friday an indefinite suspension security infringement. airport. Joseph Alabi, disclosed after Adamu climbed the to the Aviation Security NAN reports that the She explained that other the identity of the aircraft while it was about Unit heads who were on affected officers include affected officers had also 32-year-old Nigerien to take off at the MMIA. duty when the incident the Airport Chief of been replaced. She said to the News Agency of According to video occurred. Security, Mamman the current arrangement Nigeria (NAN) yesterday clips taken by one of the FAAN’s general Mohammed Sadiku, and was aimed at ensuring an in Lagos. passengers, Adamu was manager, Public Affairs, International Terminal efficient and thorough Alabi said the Nigerien, seen entering the fuselage Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, Security Office, Oniinvestigation toward the who is currently being of the aircraft with a had in a statement said the Abiodun. recovery and sustenance held by the command, hand luggage and also agency viewed the breach Others are Head of of the airport’s proactive could not speak or climbing one of its wings. as a serious security Department, Domestic security integrity. (NAN) Adamu 6 NEWS ACROSS THE STATES Sunday, July 21, 2019 Make Laws To Promote Peace, Good Governance – A /Ibom Speaker BY BERNARD TOLANI DADA,

The speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Aniekan Bassey, has charged lawmakers across Nigeria to ensure that they make laws that promote peace, unity, progress and good governance of their respective states. Aniekan, who stated this at a three-day leadership retreat organised by the Taraba State House of Assembly for its returning and new lawmakers at Le Meridien Ibom Golf Resort in Uyo, said lawmakers have direct relationship with the people they represent and are constitutionally empowered to make laws that affect the well-being of the people as well as promote peace and good governance. He thanked the lawmakers for choosing the state and urged them to explore ways of synergy and investments. “Let me first thank you all for choosing Akwa Ibom State for your leadership retreat. Our state is fast becoming a tourist haven having been transformed into an emerging tiger and an economic hub in the Gulf of the Guinea. “The sights, sounds and scenery are a beauty to behold. Our performing governor, Udom Emmanuel, has created the enabling environment for investors and tourists. He has also attracted many industries and foreign investors. I am sure you used Ibom Air, one of the flagships and signature project of this government from Abuja to Uyo. ‘‘I have no doubt that you will find your stay here eventful because our culture, cuisines and hospitality, is second to none. Do not forget to have a taste of our cuisines such as Ekpang Nkwukwo, Afang soup and make request for some to take back home,” he stated. L-R: Deputy Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana; Governor of Simon Bako Lalong; the celebrant/former Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside during the reception in honour of He urged his colleagues from Taraba to not lose sight of former Minister held in Lagos, yesterday. PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU. their core mandate which is to make people-centered laws to benefit the people. SDP Deny Collapsing Party To Ruling PDP In Adamawa Don’t Use Unchecked Social BY HUSSAINI HAMMANGABDO, Yola Media Content, NBC Warns The Adamawa chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja has denied collapsing it party structure to the ruling PDP of the NBC/Yemi Sonde mediated and professionally eroded. Unfortunately, false, in the state. biennial Broadcast Media engaged conventional world misleading, or confusing The director general of Stakeholders’ Forum, held at of Nigerian Broadcasting. online content, find their The party says, Mr John Muva, who led the delegation was the National Broadcasting on a personal visit, as he is no longer the party chairman in the Alumni Hall, University He said: “The unmediated way onto conventional the state. Commission (NBC) Isaq of . use of stories from social broadcasting platforms as Muva was alleged to have been suspended from the party Kawu, has lamented the The theme for this years’ media platforms, was one we pointed out at the NBC, on April 16, 2019, for what the party described as gross broadcast of unmediated edition was ‘Social Media of the issues that led the in the recent controversy misconduct and disloyalty. The suspension letter, signed by social media content by Evolution & Conventional commission to withdraw with one of our major the party secretary, Mr Ismaila Yamusa, and made available broadcast outfits in the Broadcasting, The Nigeria the network licenses of the licensees. I believe that this through the media office of the party, said the decision was country, urging them to Perspective.’ DAAR Communications stakeholders’ forum offers reached by the party EXCO in the state. refrain from it. Kawu, who decried the Limited group last month.” a very unique opportunity The suspension was in line with Article 14 sub-section 3 He said this scenario negative impact of social The DG added: “In to exhaustively discuss and 19 of the party constitution, the party explained. was responsible for last media on information recent times, the cry of this challenging social “You are hereby suspended, as SDP state chairman month’s withdrawal of DAAR management, said there is a ‘fake news’ has become phenomenon. The truth is Adamawa state. Your suspension is sequel to gross Communications Limited challenge on how to creatively commonplace and societal that we cannot ignore social misconduct, sabotage and misconduct and ineffective group licenses. balance the dialectical confidence, in evenmedia, nor underrate its leadership. You are required to face a panel set by the state The NBC boss stated interface between social traditional media outlets, impact on the conventional EXCO, to answer the allegations against you.” this at the 6th Edition media and the conventional, has been significantlypractice of broadcasting.” Muva led the defectors to Government House, where they decided to collapse the entire SDP party structure to the ruling party to enable Governor Fintiri consolidate on his achievement. He said the defector pleaded total loyalty and support to FAAN Assures Travellers Of PDP-led administration for overall, development of the state. Zamfara COE Maru Plans Degree Adequate Security At Airports BY ANTHONY AWUNOR, incident at the Murtala cameras with infrared facilities. Programme Lagos Muhammed Airport, Lagos. capacity for night operations. As a dynamic industry, BY UMAR MOHAMMED, Captain Yadudu noted He added that plans are Captain Yadudu admitted The Federal Airportsthat the violator, who is also underway to erect that globally, new threats The Zamfara State College of Education, Maru, is planning Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) suspected to be a Nigerian, observation towers this are springing up daily to commence degree Programmes. has assured travellers and has been identified as Mr year, so as to enable proper even as criminal elements Register of the college, Lawal Kurya, said, already, airport users that new Usman Adamu and has been monitoring and coverage of are fashioning out ways discussions have reached advance stage with Ahmadu Bello measures are already being handed over to the Nigerian the airport. to circumvent security University, , (ABU) and Usmanu Danfodio University, put in place to enhance Police Force for further The FAAN boss noted that architectures. Sokoto (UDUS) for affiliation. security at the nation’s Kurya said, awarding degree in the college would ease interrogation. already, FAAN has a security He however added airports. Stating that the authority patrol/escort team in place that it was up to FAAN to difficulties being faced by NCE graduates in security The managing director admission into universities. takes full responsibility for for arriving and departing continuously improve on of the authority, Captain the breach, Yadudu noted aircrafts, saying another security and put adequate The registrar further stated that, since the establishment Hamisu Yadudu, made of the college in 2000, admission of students has increased that the federal government, joint patrol team involving measures in place, to mitigate annually. the disclosure at a press through the ministry of FAAN AVSEC, the police the threats. “Students’ admission is on the increase annually, as we conference held at the Mallam Transport and minister of and the military have also He noted that FAAN about 1500 students this year,’ he added. Aminu Kano International State, Aviation, has already been constituted to assist will continue to work with The registrar however, said adequate security has been Airport, Kano, at the assisted in the award of in protecting the sanctity of relevant stakeholders and the provided in the college to protect staff and students. weekend, while addressing contracts for perimeter fences our airside and ensure the regulatory agencies towards According to him, security agents are positioned in strategic the media on the July 19, at the airports, including security of live operations and ensuring safe operations at places to complement the presence of soldiers in the college. unfortunate incursion detection devices and CCTV the travelling public using our our airports. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 7 8 NEWS ACROSS THE STATES Sunday, July 21, 2019 NYSC Donates To IDPs In Tribunal: I Am Ready To Lay Down My Life For Nigeria – Obi BY OKECHUKWU OBETA, their fears about the safety of his stakeholders of the PDP from each country would be too much for any BY ANDY ASEMOTA, Katsina life, especially since the trial of of the 21 local government areas patriotic Nigerian. The Vice-Presidential candidate the petition filed by his party’s of the state, including Obi himself, He told the PDP faithful to Director General of the National of the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, former Vice- former national secretary of the remain steadfast and not to lose Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig (PDP) in the last election, Mr Peter President Atiku and his party, PDP PDP caretaker committee, Senator hope in the chances of the party Gen Shaibu Ibrahim, has donated Obi, has said that he is ready to lay against the victory of President Ben Obi, pioneer national women emerging victorious in the on- food items and clothes to support down his life in order to rescue the Buhari and his APC government leader of the party, Mrs Josephine going trial at the election tribunal. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) country from the current hardship started at the presidential election Anineh, and many other party Obi also thanked members of in Katsina. under the President Mohammadu tribunal. loyalists. the party in the state, saying that it Ibrahim said the donation is Buhari-led All Progressives Congress Obi said that no amount of Mr Obi noted that most was only in Anambra that the APC in line with the corporate social (APC) federal government. intimidation or threat to his life Nigerians, including members failed to get as little as five percent. responsibility to the less privileged Addressing major stakeholders could discourage him from the and supporters of the APC are “That feat was adem possible by in the society and the Community of the PDP in all the 21 local struggle to ensure that justice currently deeply disenchanted all of you here. Despite the fact that Development Service (CDS) policy government areas of his Anambra is pronounced in respect of the with the Buhari-led federal they had all the security agencies of the NYSC. State yesterday at a meeting in presidential election. government because of the working for them, and here in Presenting the items at Gidan Awka, the state capital, the former Those who attended the meeting bad governance the country is Anambra we also had a governor Baki, otherwise known as Rest state governor said that many held at Marble Arch Hotel, experiencing and insisted that no who was strongly against us, but Home, in Katsina Township, the people have called him to express DG, represented by the NYSC Awka, were a selected five major amount of sacrifice to rescue the they could not get five per cent.” management and corps members led by the state coordinator, Alhaji Ahidjo Yahaya, described the gesture as another giant step to identify with the less fortunate in the country. A statement by the spokesman of the state NYSC, Mr Alex Obemeata, indicated that over 200 persons at the Rest Home where the state government and other philanthropic individuals and groups are taking care of the IDPs, benefitted from the bags of rice, cartons of detergent, bathing soap, water and clothes. The statement further noted that the DG lamented the unfortunate situation that brought the IDPs to Katsina and prayed for speedy return of normalcy in the affected communities to give them freedom and comfort again. The IDPs, who are mainly women, children and few men and girls, were victims of armed banditry whose parents and husbands have been killed or maimed by insurgency and left with no home, or care in their areas. The officer in-charge of the Rest Home, Alhaji Aminu Mohammed, assured the NYSC that the items L-R: Distributor of Rain International Products, Mrs Esther Adebayo; Executive Director (), Rain International, Mr. Adeoye Ajala and would be judiciously used for the other distributors, Hajia Bani Bashir,Mrs Ruth Andrew and Chief Mrs Bello Itepu during the opening of Rain International in Abuja at the purpose for which they were donated. weekend. 43rd AGM Of Optometric Group Commends Zamfara Govt For Reconciliation To End Killings Association Ends In C/River BY HUSSAINI JIRGI, Damaturu by the president of the association the very painful destructive and and objectives of government,” RICHARD NDOMA, and made available to Leadership barbaric fight happening mainly he said. The National President of the Kulen Sunday in Damaturu, Yobe State, between farmers settling in the He emphasised the need to Allah Cattle Rearers Association of The Nigerian optometric Association, members of the group who cities or villages and herders give kudos to the governor for NOA, yesterday, concluded its Annual Nigeria (KACRAN) Khalil Mohd described themselves as a peace generally living in the bushes. promising to do justice and be fair Bello, has commended the governor General Meeting, AGM, and called and unity loving association, said “We are highly interested and to all, regardless of one’s tribe or on federal government to formulate of Zamfara State, Matawallen they deemed it necessary to openly delighted with what is happening profession and actually fulfilling Maradun, for his nationalistic policies that will attend to all manner commend the governor for the most now in Zamfara State for the his promise. He then called on of visual impairment. foresight in initiating the ongoing happiest reconciliation processes fact that any peaceful initiative/ the governor to make sure people peace process to end the unnecessary President of the Association, Dr currently going on in the state. process for solving any crisis or affected by the said highly regrettable Ozy Okonokhua, made the call while barbaric killings in the state. ‘‘The reconciliation, will by God’s conflicts between farmers and conflicts are compensated without In a statement signed and issued declaring the association’s 43rd AGM grace, bring a lasting solution to herders is in line with the aims bias or prejudice. closed in Calabar on Saturday. He stressed that the association is taking a bold step to ensure that quality delivery service is rendered to every Nigerian Gombe Gov Warns Pilgrims Against Drugs, Prostitution battling with any kind of eye defect. BY JAIYEOLA ANDREWS, Gombe perform this year’s hajj with every state and the country. Stay clear our gratitude to Governor “The association has taken, is sense of righteousness, humility of drug trafficking which attracts Yahaya for supporting this year’s taking, and shall continue to take Gombe State governor, and decency. I am delighted to death penalty, avoid money participants,” the emir said. bold steps towards making quality eye Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has note that a total of 1,460 are laundering, prostitution, running Executive secretary of Gombe care accessible to increasing majority warned the state’s pilgrims to stay expected to perform the exercise, away and foul language.” Pilgrimage Board, Alh Saadu of the populace through deliberate off drugs, prostitution, money which is a departure from last The Emir of Gombe, HRH Hassan Adamu, also expressed service delivery projects. This is the laundering and any other vices year’s 1,200. Abubakar, who doubles as the gratitude to Governor Yahaya firm resolve of the NOA to ensure the capable of tarnishing the image of “Over the years, pilgrims AlmirulHajj, also counselled the for the opportunity given him to future we want to see,” the NOA boss the state and the country at large. from Gombe State have been pilgrims to be good ambassadors serve on the board. said. The governor gave the warning commended for their self- of the state. He said a lot had been done Ozy, who spoke on the theme: during a farewell ceremony of discipline and perseverance. “Hajj is one of the five pillars of towards the preparation of this ‘Achieving Universal Access to Eye 1,460 men and women for 2019 This has earned the state a good Islam, we employ the participants year’s pilgrimage, adding: “as we Health: The Way Forward,’ also urged pilgrimage to the holy land held reputation around the world. You from Gombe to obey the rules speak, we have secured visa for the federal government to design at the state Muslims Pilgrimage must strive to sustain this record and regulations of the holy land 1,250 pilgrims. Tomorrow, we policies and programmes that will Board. by staying away from anything to bring honour to our state will commence the airlift of 560 pave way for the utilisation of existing Yahaya said: “I enjoin you to that will dent the image of the and country. I want to extend pilgrims.” human resource for health as a priority. Sunday, July 21, 2019 NEWS ACROSS THE STATES 9 We’ll Work Amicably Wike Sets Up Trust Fund For Slain Colonel’s Children With Our Party BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, PORT described the death of Elemele as a We were expecting the emergence Late Ken Elemele. “We urge you to Harcourt Executive – Maigari sad loss to the state and the entire of another General before this put your trust in God. Be strong The member, representing Rivers State governor, Nyesom country. unfortunate incident. Please for your children. God will always Speaking yesterday, during a accept my personal condolence support you at this time.” /Zing Federal Wike, has established an Constituency of Taraba State, educational trust fund to train the condolence visit to the family in and that of the good people of He stated that the Rivers State Kashimu Bello Maigari, has said four children of late Colonel Ken , Wike, who was Rivers State. The Rivers State government will be in touch with that they will work with their Elemele, a Rivers – born officer represented by the secretary to government shares this grief with the family to ensure that their state executive to foster unity in who fell in a boko haram ambush the state government, Dr Tammy the family. We will stand with you immediate needs are taken care the party. between Yobe and Borno last Danagogo, said that the state through this period.” of. Maigari, who described the Wednesday. government will stand with the Wike prayed God to console the The widow of the late Colonel, Taraba State APC exco as partners The governor, who said that the family. widow and her children, saying Mrs Chioma Elemele, thanked the in progress whose interests must trust fund will take off with an “This is a sad loss of an that only God can fill the gap governor for reaching out to the be taken into account, added initial seed money of N30 million, illustrious son of Rivers State. created by the sudden death of family. that serving lawmakers must contribute immensely to the success of the party in the 2019 National Assembly elections, Gbajabiamila’s rather than see the state party executive as a liability to be Election As avoided at all costs. Maigari made this observation Speaker, Welcome while receiving the state APC exco, led by the state secretary, Godwin Williams, at the National Devt – Abdullahi Assembly complex recently. BY ORJIME MOSES, Abuja Elaborating further, Maigari disclosed that, as the only member The election of Femi of the state party executive that was elected into the 9th National Gbajabiamila as Speaker of the Assembly, “I am close to the party House of Representatives has exco and members that is why been described as one of the they felt the need to pay me a best things that has happened courtesy visit to congratulate me to the National Assembly and on my successful inauguration. the nation at large. Pray for me and also extend some A member representing words of advice on how I should Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal carry all and sundry along in my Constituency of Niger State in duties and activities. I appreciate the National Assembly, Usman their visit and I will do all that is Abdullahi, who said this, added possible to support them during my tenure in office.” that Gbajabiamila is bringing Even though there are only innovations in the leadership of three APC lawmakers in the the house. L-R: Chairman, First Bank Plc, Mrs Ibukun Awosika; Husband to the new President, Rotary Club of , District 9110, Broada National Assembly, and only The lawmaker also pointed Martyns Akarutu -Balogun his wife the new President, Rotarian Nkeiruka Akaruka-Balogun; Past District Governor of Rotary five members in the House of out that his election will ensure Club of Nigeria, Kamorudeen Omotoso and Past President of Rotary Club of Ikoyi, Susan Omotosho, during the Investiture of Assembly, Maigari felt that it the execution of the House Rotarian Nkeiruka Akaruka-Balogun as the 35th President & inauguration of the Board of Directors 2019/2020 held in Lagos, would not be too burdensome to legislative agenda in order to yesterday. PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU. support the party and its officials. deliver crucial dividends of democracy to the people. He then called on all members of the House to join hands with Yobe Committed To Stay Polio Free – Buni the Speaker in order for him to BY HUSSAINI JIRGI, Damaturu succeed. ‘‘If he succeeds, we have (MoU) signed by the Yobe State state.” that as part of effort to strengthen all succeeded as failure is not an The governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala government and the Bill and Melinda The governor also assured Mr primary healthcare, more primary option,’’ he said. Buni, has said that his administration Gates and Dangote foundations. The Gates and Alhaji Aliko Dangote health centres will be built He however maintained that is committed to strengthening MoU is due to enter its second phase that Yobe State government will do throughout the state to cater to the there is no party in National primary healthcare and Routine of additional five years. everything necessary to improve healthcare needs of people in rural Assembly matters. ‘‘In the Immunisation (RI) to ensure that According to him, it is testament to access to quality healthcare as well areas. House, there is no APC, no PDP, Yobe State remains polio-free. the commitment of the three parties as sustain and build on the progress “As part of our determination no APGA, no ADC, no SDP etc., The governor disclosed this to the MoU and all the stakeholders made so far. to institute a functional primary as we are all Nigerians working during a videoconference mid-year involved that primary healthcare and ‘‘Yobe State government will healthcare system, we plan to for the good of the people which review meeting with co-chair of the routine immunisation activities have continue to support all polio establish at least, one primary is our foremost responsibility.” Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, been widened throughout the state. eradication initiatives. In this year, healthcare facility in each of the 178 On his legislative agenda, Mr Bill Gates and the chairman of He adding that; “We are now and in the years to come, we will wards in the state and assign the Abdullahi restated his Dangote Foundation, Alhaji Aliko reaching more newborns, children do everything possible to improve personnel required to manage them. commitment towards delivering Dangote, on strengthening Routine and women with vaccines and access to vaccination and ensure We are committed to enhancing democratic dividends to his Immunization in Yobe State. other lifesaving commodities. In that all under-served and hard-to- service delivery and achieving greater people in the crucial areas Leadership Sunday gathered that the process, we continue to make reach communities are not left out,” success in wiping out all vaccine- of health, education, roads, the review meeting was part of the progress in reducing maternal and he added. preventable diseases among our power, rural infrastructure, Memorandum of Understanding child mortality and morbidity in the Governor Buni also revealed people.” water, manpower development, and women and youth empowerment: “I will execute constituency projects in order Be Good Ambassadors Of Nigeria, Muslim Cleric Tells Pilgrims to better the welfare of my BY ADEBAYO WAHEED, Ibadan against those things that could and Alhaja was not the end of the going to Hajj. people in these crucial sectors tarnish the image of the nation. exercise, but the fear of Allah, He warned them against carrying and where possible, ensure that As annual hajj exercise commences, The Chief Imam of Ikare Land, saying that changing from bad drugs and even kolanut, because those projects are included in intending pilgrims to Mecca, Saudi Sheik Abbas Abubakar, who doubles habit to good habit and rendering Saudi authorities are not prepared the budget of the Sustainable Arabia, have been urged to be good as the chairman, League of Imams assistance to the needy, were parts to spare anybody caught with drugs. Development Goals scheme. We ambassadors of the country by and Algae in Akoko Land, made the of the ingredients for making a good The annual exercise, according shunning acts capable of tarnishing call during an interactive session Muslim. to him, should not be seen as a must make a difference in the the image of the country. lives of our people, that’s why with newsmen at Ekan Ikare Akoko, Another scholar, Shiek Olodeke jamboree or mere excursion, but Some Islamic clerics have Ondo state. Imam Bello, expressed his concern a holy journey that will spiritually we are here,” he stated. cautioned Nigerian Muslim pilgrims He noted that the title of Alhaji on people with bad intentions of transform the participants. 10 NEWS ACROSS THE STATES Sunday, July 21, 2019 Gombe Signs MoU With On Charity, Social Services Calls For National Security Summit Diversionary – Falana BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos under his watch because the the Police Security Fund, other implement the resolutions of the BY JAIYEOLA ANDREWS, Gombe recommendations of the security recommendations of the committee Senate and the recommendations of Human rights and constitutional summits were never implemented. have not been implemented. He the executive on national security. Gombe Sate government has signed lawyer, Femi Falana, has described He also recalled that on February observed that again on June 8, ‘‘Notwithstanding that section a Memorandum of Understanding the call for national security summit 8, 2018, the Senate convened a well- 2019, the executive convened a 214 of the Constitution provides (MoU) with Qatar Charity Foundation by Senate President, Ahmed attended national security summit security summit attended by the that there shall be one police force on provision of social services in Lawan, as completely escapist and in Abuja, in which the executive president, vice president, the 36 in Nigeria, the National Assembly communities across the 11 local diversionary. branch of the federal government state governors and service chiefs, enacted the Security and Civil government areas of the state. Falana said that not too long ago, a participated. And incidentally, to review the security situation in Defence Corps Act in 2003 and Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya former president regularly convened Senator Ahmed Lawan was the the country and the resolutions thereby established another police signed for Gombe State government while security meetings to address the chairman of the Ad Hoc committee of the summit have not been force. In addition, the operatives of the country director of Qatar Charity security challenges facing the set up by the Senate to review the implemented. the graft agencies, customs, prisons, Foundation, Mr Hamdi Mohammed, country when he was in power security situation in the country and “Therefore, instead of calling for federal road safety corps etc., have signed on behalf of the Qatari group. and yet, the country witnessed the the committee submitted a report the setting up of another security been authorised to bear arms by a In his remarks shortly after the highest rate of politically motivated with far reaching recommendations, summit, the Senate, under the Presidency that is opposed to state signing ceremony in Gombe, Mr killings in the history of the country but apart from the enactment of leadership of Senator Lawan, should police.” Hamdi Mohammed disclosed that his foundation intends to extend its charity work and humanitarian services to Gombe State, with a view to supporting Governor Yahaya’s remarkable efforts and commitment towards the welfare of his people. According to him, the first phase of the programme would be the drilling of motorised boreholes, building of mosques, as well as other social facilities. “First, we are going to drill 32 boreholes and 11 mosques across the eleven local government areas and thereafter hand them over to the state government for onward presentation to the benefiting communities. This is just for the first phase of the project. We are going to cover more areas insha Allah. “Under our charity work, we drill boreholes, build schools, hospitals, mosques and orphanages. Already we have drilled more than 1300 boreholes, built more than 400 mosques and provided orphanages across northern and southern parts of Nigeria. Our projects are 100 per cent funded by our foundation and are purely charity services,” Mohammed averred. In a statement by the senior special assistant to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ismail Uba Misili, the signing ceremony was witnessed by the secretary to the state government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi and the former Master Muhammad Kabir Suleiman (3rd right), son of LEADERSHIP editorial board coordinator, Suleiman Abdullahi, with family members during his recent managing director, Federal Mortgage passing out parade at the Police Secondary School , Niger State recently Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Ya’u Gimba Kumo. PCN Inducts 188 UNN Pharmacy FAAN Reveals Identity Of Stowaway That Climbed Aircraft Graduates, Warns Against BY ABDULLAHI YAKUBU, Kano Usman Adamu, suspected to be of detained and is currently with the new and emerging threats daily and Unethical Conduct Nigerien origin, and who claimed to Airport Police Command, as our we have been working with all our The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), The managing director, Federal be residing at No 1 Araromi Street, investigation progresses.” stakeholders and the regulatory on Saturday inducted no fewer than 188 Airports Authority of Nigeria Iyana Ipaja, on July 19, 2019, was The FAAN, managing director, agency so as to address our living pharmacy graduates of the University of (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Hamisu reported to have appeared at the however, admitted that, “the FAAN security challenges.” Nigeria, (UNN) into the council. Yadudu, in Kano on Saturday, domestic end of the taxi way and authority considers this incident a The FAAN boss recalled that the Speaking at the induction at the revealed the identity of the stowaway attempted to gain access to the aircraft, serious security breach and an airside same suspect had been arrested UNN, the PCN’s Registrar, Mr Elijah that climbed the Azman Airline at while it was taxing to the holding point. incursion. This is unfortunate and most before in the same airport on July Mohammed, warned the inductees Murtala Mohammed International “The pilot alerted the air traffic embarrassing, bearing in mind the huge 14, 2019 within the Airport premises. against unethical professional conduct. Airport as Nigerien-born, Usman control and the message was effort and resources dedicated to the He added that his profile pictures Mohammed said the council would Adamu. intercepted by the Aviation Security maintenance of the integrity of airside were taken and he was subsequently not hesitate to sanction any member Briefing reporters at Malam Aminu control monitoring centre who and airport safety. evacuated out of the airport to a who failed to adhere to the ethics of the Kano International Airport (MAKIA) mobilised the patrol teams to the “We do understand that the very far location in accordance with profession as pharmacist. in reaction to the incident, Yadudu incident. He was apprehended, security wheel is ever revolving with standard procedure. “Any member found guilty of any said, “the suspect, identified as professional misconduct risks withdrawal of his or her practicing certificate from the council. APC Chieftain Advocates Death Sentence For Kidnappers “PCN abhors professional misconduct BY ORJIME MOSES, Abuja According to him, once one or two herdsmen are the ones killing people The chieftain appealed to President in its entirety, you must respect the code people are sentenced to death, either and stealing people’s properties. Muhammadu Buhari to look into the of conduct of the profession,’ he said. A chieftain of All Progressives Congress by hanging or firing squad, everybody He said that he did not expect such flooding situation in . The registrar described pharmacy (APC) from Benue State, Mr Garus would learn and peace would return to utterances from an elder like him who is He asked that the president intervene as a noble profession that guaranteed Gololo, has called on the National Nigeria. supposed to have sympathy for what is because the state would soon be an APC graduates great opportunities and Assembly to enact death penalty on He sympathised with former Nigeria happening in the country. state, adding that the party already has prospects of practicing in different fields anybody who kidnaps another citizen star, Samson Siasia, over his mother that “The elder statesman is the least a senator from the state. He however of life. to serve as a lesson to others. is still in the custody of her kidnappers, person I expect would make a comment advised that, should the president want “Ensure you take your one year Gololo made this call in Abuja praying that God would touch them and like that. to execute any project in the state, he internship serious and do not insist it yesterday while speaking with newsmen. she would be released. “Clark should instead sympathise with should not go through Niger Delta must be in government establishment He said that the latest kidnaping The APC chieftain also condemned Nigeria on what is happening and advise Development Commission (NDDC) because of the big money you will be activities going on in the country should a statement from Bayelsa State elder for solutions, instead of coming out to because according to him, the head of paid as any opportunity lost will not be be loved at. statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, that castigate a group of people,” Gololo said. the commission is corrupt. regained,” he said. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 11 business

Indiscriminate disposal of plastic bags Aggregating Multi-Sectoral Gain Of FG’s Proposed Ban On Plastic Bags Banning of plastic bag in Nigeria as being mulled by the National Assembly, is expected to impact positively on agriculture, environment, well-being of both humans and livestock, aquatic lives, writes CHIKA IZUORA

urrently, Nigeria like other or Importation of plastic bags. The wildlife. he however, believes that there are concerned nations, is main reasons are to address the issues Without a global response, it inherent advantages that will come expediting efforts to join of harmful impacts on ocean, rivers, warned there could be more plastic in with the ban. the global community in lakes, forest and wildlife. Likewise, it the sea than fish by 2050 and urgent He argued that in view of the likely addressing the hazard has negative effects on humans and action at the UN is needed to stop consequences of the ban, there is need Cof the single-use plastic bags by biodiversity. the catastrophic decline of nature – for wider and broad consultations prospecting other viable and This move has generated concerns including an immediate agreement with the key stakeholders so as to sustainable alternatives. especially among stakeholders who which will stop the leakage of plastics address their concerns. The legislature is working on a have argued about job loss in the into the oceans. “It is a good move taking into Bill that would place a ban on the industry. The WWF, said that every single account that Nigeria is a signatory use of plastic bags and encourage Some have argued in support of the country is part of this plastics crisis to Paris 2015 Climate Change Accord. the use of other alternatives. The Bill and advanced positive arguments and every single one must be part “For the new law to gain Bill, Plastic Bags (Prohibition) Bill on the environmental challenges of the solution and there is need acceptance, the general public, and Nigeria’s re- 2018 when passed into law, would posed by use of such products. for a united global response, with all the key stakeholders have to be phase out single-use plastic bags and There are even superior arguments the world’s governments made adequately engaged so as to know the sponse to this introduce stiff measures in the event by key industrialists who have accountable for ending marine impacts of the single-use plastic bags challenge is of contravention. proffered viable alternatives to plastics pollution. on livelihood and environment. The seen as rather The Bill states that ‘the use, plastics. Nigeria’s response to this challenge sensitization programme should not manufacturing, importation or sale According to the World Wildlife is seen as rather proactive given that only be limited to negative impacts proactive of plastic bag is prohibited’. The use Fund (WWF), about eight million it will open opportunities that have but also expected benefits and values given that of paper bag should be used at the tonnes of plastic are dumped in the been ignored in other sectors of the to be gained from the ban” , he said. it will open point of sale. It further provides oceans every year, choking wildlife, economy. The benefits include job and wealth for penalties for any person that as it called for urgent UN agreement Abdulkadir Hassan, an creation opportunities, improved opportunities contravenes this law: N500,000.00 to end the plastic pollution crisis. environmentalist and a Partner to agricultural yield, improved well- that have or up to three years imprisonment The WWF, observes that plastic ZHE Africa and ZHE Green Solutions, being and conducive atmosphere. or even both. For a company found pollution is the most visible example sees huge potentials hanging on been ignored guilty of breach, it shall be liable of a of the havoc human beings are the horizon with a total ban on the Stakeholders Fears in other fine of up to N5 million. causing to the planet, from local product. As expected, those already in the sectors of the When the Bill is passed into law, beaches to the remote Arctic, and Though, Hassan shared concerns business of plastic bags production, Nigeria will illegalise production, use is choking the oceans and killing raised by some other stakeholders, economy ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE 12 BUSINESS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Aggregating Multi-Sectoral Gain Of FG’s Proposed Ban On Plastic Bags

➔ FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE materials. For the programme to get the importation and marketing, desired buy-in there is need to put have shared grave concerns and in place adequate incentives instead fears, owing to the fact that a lot of only penalties. The incentives may of investments have been put in include technical support, capacity place by both Micro, Small and building, facilitate access to finance, Medium Enterprises, (MSME) and provide the de-risking support to large segments of the market and encourage investments etc. Setting also a number of Nigerians are up technology parks and cluster being engaged by the industry. The would also help. concerns of these industry operators Additionally, the Federal Ministry include that they are being pushed of Environment and the state out of business and the people Ministries of Environment should engaged would be thrown into an be made to support the market already saturated labour market. operators in accessing relevant Consequently, they hold the low-carbon and green compliant opinion that the government has to incentives. This is because of the support those in business to acquire fact that the businesses through equipment that would produced the producing eco-friendly bags and bags from the alternative sources, packaging items, would contribute modify the existing machines where significantly in reducing emission and possible as well as support in building mitigating climate change impacts. capacity and creating awareness. They There are also a number of could also be encouraged to use their alternatives such as bamboo, jute, existing machines for recycling of cotton, cassava waste and so on. All plastic bags, so as to generate value these can be locally produced, but and improve the recycling rate in the requires incentives from government country. for the production of alternative These plastic bags are used inputs. Even though most of the in packaging for groceries, alternative inputs can be grown supermarkets, food shops, Mustapha locally, there is need for aggressive household, schools, hospitals, promotion for commercial farming businesses and almost every sector. would inhibit growth of plants as well threats like kidnapping that made a of these plants. They are produced from polyethylene, as cause some level of contamination number people abandoned their Provision for transition period, a product of petroleum or natural gas as the plastics do not decompose. farms, or may it be economically so as to dispose of the bags that are and of course, non-renewable. In They take hundreds or thousands viable to be importing the raw already produced, stored and sold the production process, ethylene is of years to decompose, even when materials while the local plantations off. The transition period shall also derived from crude oil or natural gas they decompose they release toxic are being developed during the provide incentives for existing players and then converted to polyethylene, chemicals into the environment, transition period. that want to change to eco-friendly from there, the bags and other inhibit plant from growing effectively For example Pakistan, one of the materials. packaging materials are produced. and likewise aquatic animals. countries that banned the use of Part of the incentive should The bags can be categorized into three As a result of the negative single-use plastic bags, uses jute provide for possible imports of forms: those produced from low- impacts on the environment and and other raw materials to produce alternative raw materials over a density polyethylene (LDPE), linear biodiversity, a number of countries bags and packaging materials and medium term while local production low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) have introduced stringent measures it is among the countries with the capacity is being expanded and and high-density polyethylene on single-use plastic, such as outright highest production of jute shopping facilitation (HDPE). bans and levies/taxes. bags. However it imports the jute of access to technology and finance The LDPE and LLDPE are the ones According to Hassan, Rwanda was from India and Bangladesh. for MSMEs that may be interested used in producing single-used plastic the first country in the world to have Because of the convenience, easy based on the new law. bags as they are soft. While HDPE introduced full scale ban on single- to use and affordable features of Incentives for importation bags are harder, stronger and thicker, use plastic bags in 2008 and it has single-use plastic bags, the general machines and equipment required as such, they are not part single-use been a success story. public may not be comfortable with for the processing of the alternative plastic bags. The Rwandan success also came the ban, taking into account other raw materials and local content The single bags are very popular with challenges, which the country options may be perceived too costly, should be encouraged, as some of because of their convenience, light was able to effectively manage using Hassan said. the equipment could be produced or weight, being easy to produce and its home-grown solution; it rejected This calls for effective and inclusive partially within the country. affordable. As a result, they are the usual Western approaches and engagement programmes so as to being used all over the world, but effectively used what worked for the get the public buy-in. Even though Economic Advantages And at huge costs to the man and the country. Rwanda remains the best reference Opportunities environment. They are responsible Other countries that introduced point in this, it invested time and Hassan told LEADERSHIP Sunday, for a number of environmental the ban include Bangladesh, Kenya, resources to carry the people along that despite the concerns raised on challenges. India, Pakistan and South Africa. so as to understanding the need the the proposed ban, it offers more However, despite their numerous While countries like Norway, Japan, for the ban, taking into account opportunities than the challenges. As a result of applications and uses, they cause a lot Tanzania, Australia, USA, Ireland and consequences of plastic bags on their Taking into account it would lead to the negative of harmful effect to the environment. some EU countries introduced levies/ livelihood and the environment in innovation, enhancing agriculture as Some of the drawbacks of single- taxes to discourage and make the use terms of health and food safety and farmers could make money producing impacts on use plastic bag include blockages of of plastic bags uneconomical. security amongst others. In addition say bamboo, jute, cotton, cassava and the environ- drainage, pipelines, sewage, canals to the business community and the so on. It would also lead to job and ment and and rivers and so on. Alternatives To Plastic Bags organized private sector, there is wealth creation opportunities. The Millions of tons are being dumped Though, the Bill mentioned paper need to carry along the civil society ban would also impact positively on biodiversity, daily, said Hassan, which eventually bags as an alternative, there are still organization, students, labour agriculture, environment, well-being a number litter the environment and find their other alternatives available which movement and everybody. of both humans and livestock, aquatic of coun- ways to the seas. include jute, bamboo, cotton, cassava lives and so on. Hence it would Based on current trends, if nothing and biodegradable plastics, amongst Exploring Alternative Sources support the country in redeeming tries have concrete is done to address the issue others. Even though the alternative its commitment to global effort in of plastic waste dumping, there will introduced However, there are stakeholders sources exist but there are problems combating climate change. stringent be more plastic in the ocean than concern as to whether these of awareness, skill and technological Production of hard bags from fish. This would result in fish and alternatives would be available in challenges. For example many people alternative sources that are durable measures on other food posing health related sufficient quantities, qualities and are not aware that jute, waste paper, could serve as one of the options. The single-use challenges. Unfortunately, they at what costs. cotton and other locally available hard bags are usually not provided are not biodegradable; as such they Even though some of them can materials could be used as sustainable free, the customer pays for them, plastic, such contaminate the soil, water and air. be produced through farming, alternative input for packaging unlike the single use plastic. The as outright He argued that application of what effort would be put in place to materials. Likewise there is low level customer usually does not discard bans and plastic bags would negatively impact encourage commercial farming of of awareness on technologies that the bag; he/she pays for it. It is used the agriculture sector as the plastic these crops and how about of security could be used to produce packaging anytime goes for shopping. levies/taxes Sunday, July 21, 2019 BUSINESS FEATURE 13

Protesting workers Proffering Solutions For Domestic Airlines, Investments In Aviation Industry The Nigerian Aviation Industry has suffered and is still suffering from government policies and summersaults that have kept airlines in a struggle to remain in business. For the industry to maximise the country’s potentials, stakeholders recently deliberated on concise ways that the sector can move forward. In this piece, ANTHONY AWUNOR highlights the strategies

t is unarguable that Nigerian to reflect on the National Aviation is not only about safety. We have the last 25years, Nigeria carriers local airlines are not yet Policy in conjunction with various failed with economic regulations. passenger traffic has reduced from able to measure up to the stakeholders holistically”. This is a major weakness”. 60 percent to 20 percent calling expectation of maximising Noting that BASA agreements Demuren also called for positive government to review Bilateral the country’s potentials with other major European and investment driven policies to Air Services Agreement (BASA) Idespite having a population of over some Asian countries need to be develop the aviation sector, saying, and also ensure consultations with 200 million to their advantage. A urgently reviewed to reflect the “Nigeria’s problem is because we indigenous carriers before allowing population of which other foreign interest of local carriers, Bankole make policies but they somersault.” frequencies as they are treated like airlines feast on daily. opined that appropriate policy He said government must design oil blocks. To change the narratives, statement regulating double objective and key performance Presenting the second paper: stakeholders in the nation’s taxation need to be quickly indexes that are measurable for “Boosting Aviation Investment aviation sector recently came looked into in conjunction with civil servants. Through Policy: Airlines together to discuss ways forward the exorbitant cut-throat charges In his presentation, chief Perspective”, CEO, Top Brass at the 23rd League of Airports and levied against Nigeria carriers executive officer of African Aviation, Capt. Roland Iyayi, said Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) to various West African routes, Aviation Services, Mr. Nick that Nigeria has a fragmented Conference held in Lagos with particularly francophone states. Fadugba explained that aviation market that has led to disruptive the theme, “Boosting Aviation Former Director-General of the can be a vital catalyst for Africa’s competition. Investment through Policy”. Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority economic growth and social He said the Nigerian Civil The Chairman of the occasion (NCAA), Capt. advancement and that Nigeria Aviation Authority (NCAA), and Chairman/chief executive who also delivered a paper at can tap into this by providing should have both Safety and officer of Medview Airline, the conference, emphasised that more support to the growth of the Development of the industry in Alhaji Muneer Bankole, in his Nigeria needs a stable legal and increasingly important African their purview but that they only speech noted that, the Aviation regulatory frameworks to grow business and general aviation focus consistently only safety to Industry is indispensable to the the industry. industry, which are tools for the extent that the airline industry socio-economic development of Demuren who spoke through the economic development. is overregulated. any country and that Nigeria is President of Aviation Roundtable According to him, aviation in On way out of the ugly situation, not an exception, regretting the (ART), Dr. Gabriel Olowo decried Nigeria, if properly harnessed, Iyayi said “the NCAA needs to liquidation of the Nigeria Airways. the multiple entry points for could become one of the keys to make airlines survive by coming up He said Nigerian local airlines foreign airlines, describing it Nigeria’s future prosperity. with policies that are consistent, are not yet able to measure up to as “disastrous and deliberate He decried the situation where, deliberate and focused addressing the expectation of maximising the annihilation of the domestic “over 90 percent of international issues holistically; government country’s potential despite over market.” air traffic to and from Nigeria is needs be supportive and get the 200 million population to our He said a situation where some carried by non-Nigerian airlines right people in place and that the advantage which other foreign airlines fly to multiple airports which is damaging to the economy airports should be licensed on Nigeria’s airlines are feasting on. in Nigeria without any Nigerian in several ways, such as the huge three tier levels to avoid unviability problem is Proffering solution to the airline reciprocating is “a negative capital flight from Nigeria, the of airports. situation, Bankole advised balance of trade.” continued deterioration of the Chief executive Officer,because we that “the Federal Ministry of Insisting that it is high time Nigerian aviation industry and the African Aviation Services, Mr. make policies Transportation through the government reflected on the loss of skilled aviation employment Nick Fadugba, while speaking but they minister of Aviation and other national aviation policy, Olowo opportunities.” relevant regulatory agencies need said that “the essence of regulation Fadugba also lamented that in ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE somersault 14 BUSINESS FEATURE Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21 , 2019 Proffering Solutions For Domestic Airlines, Investments In Aviation Industry

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on “Vision 2030 for Nigerian Aviation”, said that aviation can be a vital catalyst for Africa’s economic growth and social advancement. He said Africa needs a safe, reliable, efficient and portable air transport industry that facilitates business, trade and tourism across the continent and between Africa and world. Identifying the challenges, Fadugba said aviation safety, security, training, regulatory oversight, infrastructure, liberalisation, modernisation, funding, efficiency, affordability and profitability all need to be improved significantly. He said a situation in which over 90 per cent of international air traffic to and from Nigeria is carried by non-Nigerian airlines is damaging to the economy in several ways, such as the huge capital flight from Nigeria, the continued deterioration of the Nigerian aviation industry and the loss of skilled aviation employment opportunities. He however supported the federal government’s plan to launch a new national carrier with minority government shareholding if it is one transparently and Buhari Onyema skilfully established. To succeed, he said the new national carrier a national carrier. The government carriers will bring about more Operators of Nigeria (AON) would needs a sound business plan, must trust our airlines because as I travel choices; affordable fares; like to congratulate President strategic industry partners, speak, other African countries are increased growth of the economy; Muhammadu Buhari and the adequate funding, an experienced coming to Air Peace for assistance transfer of technology as well as Federal Ministry of Transport management team, well trained to set up their own national reduction in capital flight. (Aviation) for moving the Nigerian staff, a fleet of modern aircraft, a carriers which we have agreed to AON Chairman said the issue aviation sector to the next level comprehensive route network, on- assist them in a win-win situation”. of Aero Politics has been the bane by assisting Air Peace to start time performance, good customer Meanwhile, the Airline of operators including Bellview international flights into Dubai service and no government Operators of Nigeria (AON) had Airlines that was frustrated out of on Friday July 5, 2019. involvement. earlier cried out, over what the the Indian market. “While we thank the Federal He equally recommended body described as continuous Meggison said :” Arik Air that Government for its role in making that African governments and domination of the Nigerian sky by was given a distant parking bay this feat possible, it is instructive regulators need to provide an foreign airlines, with capital flight in Dubai at the far end of the to note that this next level requires enabling environment, while of about three billion Dollars. terminal; Medview who were strong government support as Air African airlines should work The operators therefore, called frustrated out of the London route Peace has become one of the pillars together through inter-lining, on federal government to increase by sheer regulatory technicalities to the building of our nation’s code-sharing, joint ventures and support for indigenous carriers. and so called safety deficiencies, economy. mergers and acquisitions so as to This call for supports is coming, unfair slot allocation, exorbitant “Air Peace is Nigeria’s private form stronger carriers that can just as the AON listed stiff airport charges, levies and fees, airlines fourth attempt into the compete effectively and can grow competition; sheer regulatory and all forms of excuses. international market and it would and prosper. technicalities; unfair slot He added:” These were mainly be recalled that many of the airlines The Chairman, Air Peace, Barr. allocation, exorbitant airport to discredit the airline as a means that went before them collapsed Allen Onyema, frowned at the charges; levies and fees and other of edging them out of the route in due mainly to aeropolitics which is belief that Nigerian airlines are not constraints as part of the reasons order to get rid of the competition 85 per cent the role of government strong and condemned multiple why Nigerian carriers fail to deliver the carrier posed to their own to play. As we know foreign carriers designation and multiple entry. on intercontinental routes. local operators on the route and dominate 100 per cent of the He said Nigeria must begin to The AON revealed, that unless to protect their own. Nigerian sky with capital flight of have deliberate policies to protect government supports Nigerian “We call on the Federal about 3 billion Dollars. Nigerian investment, stressing carriers, it would be difficult for Government not to leave Air Peace “AON would therefore like to call that no foreign airline is doing them to do well on international but to stand tall with Nigerian on the Federal Government to put Nigeria well, but are using some routes because of the intrigues of Airlines and bring the full weight its full weight behind Air Peace and people in government to run international aeropolitics; which of its political machinery and give the carrier all the support it domestic airlines down. it said is 85 per cent of the role influence behind Air Peace and requires to succeed on the route in He also warned that Nigeria expected of government. effectively protect the airline the face of stiff competition and It means the does not need the assistance of any Speaking recently, Executive from all forms of Aero Politics aero politics which the carrier will foreign airline to establish a new Chairman of AON, Captain Nogie and regulatory biases that may face in the near future. transfer of national carrier for the country, Meggison said many Nigerian arise during the course of the “It also means more travel technology maintaining that Nigeria was fail on intercontinental routes airline’s operations into various choices for Nigerian travelers at and techni- blessed with competent aviation ostensibly due to a myriad of international destinations.” affordable rates; it means more personnel capable of transforming factors not limited to insufficient He also called on the Federal contribution to the Nigerian cal expertise; the country into an aviation hub support from government. Airports Authority of Nigeria economy and GDP; it means without any exploitative foreign Urging President Muhammadu (FAAN) to urgently provide Air increased growth for the Nigerian and it also Buhari to support indigenous Peace with a prominent space aviation sector. means a intervention. He said the recent claim by carriers , including Air Peace, which for its Private Lounge on the air “It means the transfer of reduction Ethiopian Airlines that it was in recently launched flight on the side at the Murtala Muhammed technology and technical expertise; in capital talks with the Federal Government Lagos / Sharjah / Dubai. Meggison International Airport (MMIA) as and it also means a reduction in to establish an airline in Nigeria said government should bring its evidence of its being a Nigerian capital flight from the country flight from was an affront to the country. full weight of political machinery Flag Carrier base similar to by foreign airlines. Government Onyema said “Nigerian airlines and influence to effectively protect what obtains in Frankfort with therefore needs to rally round Air the country the airline from all forms of aero - Lufthansa; Heathrow with British Peace as a proud Nigerian operator by foreign are very strong and it is insulting for another African airline to come politics. Airways; and Dubai with Emirates. and give the airline all the support airlines to our country to help us to set up He said support for Nigerian Meggison said:” The Airline to succeed. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 15 FrieslandCampina WAMCO, Firm To Increase Local Milk Production BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos FrieslandCampina WAMCO has recorded in local milk FrieslandCampina WAMCO Plc sourcing, Nigeria has the right business and 2SCALE are collaborating partner to stimulate growth in to deepen the inclusive model the industry. for local sourcing of fresh milk Minister Kaag made this in Nigeria. statement, while on a visit to The partnership is in line with FrieslandCampina WAMCO FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s Nigeria as part of her visit to Delivered duty paid (DDP), Nigeria. She confirmed the which keeps improving the progress of FrieslandCampina NEWS livelihood of smallholder dairy WAMCO’s Dairy Development farmers, deepening the dairy Programme (DDP) and observed market, increasing the volume the integration of sustainability of fresh milk from empowered initiatives throughout the dairy farmers, creating company’s operations and the employment by empowering DDP in particular. women and youths both According to her, “I see on-farm and off-farm; thus FrieslandCampina WAMCO improving food safety and runs a stellar operation; you enhancing nutrition. have changed the status quo The Netherlands’ Minister in local milk sourcing and are for Foreign Trade and playing a key role as a private Development Cooperation, sector partner in achieving Mrs. Sigrid Kaag affirmed the Sustainable Development given the consistent result Goals (SDGs).” Electric, PEP Store Partner On Customer Bill Payment BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos at a press briefing, Ag. Chief Commercial Officer, Ikeja Electric, Ikeja Electric Plc, has collaborated Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu, said with multinational retail company, the essence of providing array of PEP Stores, to enable customers payment options and outlets that pay bills or recharge their account offer reliable and convenience L-R: Divisional Head, Shared Services, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Bola Adeeko; Executive Director, Sebeccly Cancer Care, Dr Omolola Salako and at designated PEP Stores across services to customers was borne Head, Corporate Communications, Nigerian Stock Exchange, Olumide Orojimi at the 6th edition of the NSE Corporate Challenge in Lagos. Lagos. out of the company’s customer- Under this partnership, post- centric approach to service paid and prepaid customers within delivery. IE network can pay their bills and He said, “The collaboration recharge their account while doing between Ikeja Electric and PEP NCC, Business Leaders Seek Policies regular shopping in PEP Stores Store demonstrates our passion located in Gbagada, Maryland Mall, to consistently improve service Ipaja, Isolo, Allen Avenue, Ikorodu, and make energy available to Ogba, Awolowo Way, Ojodu Berger, consumers. This initiative gives To Promote Digital Economy Idimu, Amuwo Odofin, Ogudu and convenience and seamless service Ikeja City Mall. Lagos. to customers who needs to BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos deputy director, Consumer Affairs that the effect of the fourth While announcing the initiative recharge their account or pay bills. Bureau, Alhaji Ismail Adedigba said industrial revolution will come in The Nigerian Communicationsthat “This is an era that is essentially the area of increased automation Commission (NCC) and business driven by innovative technologies and optimisation and constant ENYO Gives Free Petrol To Kano State Indigenes leaders in the country have called which are constantly refining our monitoring. “We are witnessing for policies and structure in ensuring ways of life, socially and politically. fourth industrial revolution BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos Enyo Service stations in Kano digital development needed to boost “We are in the fourth industrial oriented trained in Nigeria, (Sharada and Eastern Bypass) the country’s economy. revolution era, doing this era, new human to machine, and machine Enyo Retail and Supply, a customer and energized over 1,200 vehicles Chief executive officer of Nigerians technology are been created spark to machine with communication focused, technology driven fuels for free. Free drinks, foods and Communication Commission by the digital age, the technology already becoming the order of the retailing company in conjunction branded gifts were distributed to (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, which include internet of experience, day.” with Wazobia FM has rewarded the the participants of the activation. speaking at the 2019 information artificial intelligence, augmented He added that “All these service indigenes of Kano for the patronage It was a day filed with some much Communications Technology reality, robotics, cloud computing, and technology industries that with free petrol. support and love from the indigenes and Telecommunications Expo advanced securities system, among characterised the fourth industrial The Wazobia Fuel My moto of Kano. (ICTEL EXPO) in Lagos, stated that others have the capacity to enhance revolution will provide robust activation is an ongoing customer Some of the stations On Air- the theme of this event ‘Fourth every aspect of life not just the work telecommunication infrastructure reward activation which holds at Personalities were present at the Industrial Revolution: The Nigerian force. They are also rapidly changing and bad network, conscious of this Enyo service stations. This initiative locations lending a hand and making Story’ showed that the LCCI is in the way human relate, exchange and reality, the Commission has pro- aims to give out Enyo customers and themselves available to help. Tin tune with the development the distribute value.” actively embarked on licencing listeners of Wazobia FM free fuel at tomato and Ajebo’ from Wazobia country is witnessing in the current He added that these technologies of Infrastructure Companies a predetermined Enyo stations at a FM were present at both locations digital era. will transform institutions, (InfraCos) to complement existing given day and at a given time. to engage with the customers on the Danbatta, represented by the industries, and individuals, saying infrastructure of mobile network. A recent activation held at two day. Avant Halogen Engage Youths On Employability, Multiple Skills BY DUSTAN AGHEDO, Lagos hosted a free Career Fair attended Adeagbo charged the participants Chigbo Okeke, described the Career development of the country and by over two hundred job seeking on the importance of consistent Fair as a platform to learn and human race,” Okeke said. Nigeria’s leading talent risk and Nigerian youths and employable trainings and development as keys opportunity for potential employees Speaking on the theme of the identity management solution graduates expressed hope that to getting the job for the future. He interface with representatives of the workshop, “Ready for the Future,” company, Avant Halogen has with such open career nurturing said it was important for job seekers companies available for better job founder, The Nehemiah Place, Niyi reiterated its commitment to platform and learning session, to indulge in critical thinking and placement and career development. Aromolaran advised participants continue to inspire Nigeria’s Nigerian graduates will be able to market analysis before choosing “Avant Halogen is concerned to imbibe social and business teeming youths to be employable learn important employability skills career path owing to the disruptive about human capital development. etiquettes as these would be and fit for the global knowledge for career development. innovations which are taking many We decided to engage the youths so essential to relationship building economy. In a key address, chief operating people out of jobs. that they can be ready for the future and management within and The company which recently officer, Academy Halogen, Dr. Wale Head of business, Avant Halogen, and contribute their quota to the beyond their local environment. 16 BUSINESS INTERVIEW Sunday, July 21, 2019 Digital Transformation Will Help Africa Compete Successfully – Yehia In this interview with Walid Yehia, Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Dell Technologies, he talks about what Nigeria and other African countries need to do in the areas of regulation, policy, business and education to create next generation workforce to compete successfully in a digital era. DUSTAN AGHEDO brings the excerpts

Looking at the recent digital nies that are currently work- transformation index, how can ing on innovating in the securi- the African market accelerate ty space. We have SecureWorks transformation? and RSA. One company focus- Africa is a very progres- es on innovating the technolo- sive continent that is under- gy relating to security and an- going significant transforma- other company is for consulting tion enabled by technology. and services. However, what we need more For example, with regard to of is education and awareness the management of security, we of the role that technology have our own security analysts can play in driving socio-eco- who are continuously monitor- nomic growth. On the index, ing trends and developments you will see that African coun- in the market and notifying tries are ranked higher than our customers ahead of time. the more developed countries We focus on preventive securi- when it comes to digital trans- ty and not reactive security. We formation, and according to are warning our customers about the World Bank, digital trans- those threats that will happen in formation in general will help the market, before they get it, by Africa close the gap when it which it will reduce significant- comes to being ready to suc- ly the risk they are exposed to. cessfully compete in a digital We are always releasing and era. What we need to do on the testing our platforms and tech- ground is to focus on develop- nologies against security risks ing and deploying a compre- and there are high standard se- hensive strategy around digi- curity applications that are be- tal transformation readiness. ing applied on our technologies What is good about this is as well. With end-to-end capa- that every time we meet with bilities and broad domain ex- customers in Africa, we notice pertise, we give our customers that they have very progres- the power and confidence to use sive ideas, just as they are very Yehia emerging technologies to drive ambitious. But when we bring innovation and business growth those silos together and put to provide world class services man life. And, these are all avail- without having to worry about them under a comprehensive to improve the overall index of able to the African market. security risks. strategy and execution plan, the region. Dell Technologies can meet that’s when we start seeing customers no matter where they How will 5G technology drive the benefits. And what I mean What are Dell technologies do- are in their AI journey. With an digital transformation in busi- by comprehensive strategy and ing to help harness AI, IT and unrivaled portfolio of modern ness? execution, for example, the Machine learning? infrastructure and AI-enabled 5G technology is set to accel- skill sets in the education sec- Cognitive technologies are IT solutions, including dedicat- erate business transformation in tor and universities; we need to the fastest growing segment in ed AI consulting services, our ways we’ve never seen before. It graduate ready employees and modern computing and at Dell solutions allow organizations to is about speed and digital trans- future entrepreneurs with the Technologies, we use the power And what start small and grow as per their formation that comes with the right skills. of artificial intelligence (AI) to I mean by AI use cases, expertise and busi- fastest delivery of products and You also need to look into deliver new insights, drive op- compre- ness goals. services to enhance business the technology that you would erational efficiencies, modern- hensive One more aspect of AI that is performance and returns on in- need. More importantly the ize infrastructure, transform very critical is that by itself, AI vestment. However, for this to business processes and the decision making and help cus- strategy is not enough without the rich- work effectively, organizations regulatory landscape. There tomers grow their business. We and execu- ness and the depth of the data need a robust network and this are legislations required to al- have several types of projects tion, for and as a company we help organi- is where we come in. 5G will gen- low economic transformation that help improve the purpose example, zations unlock the value of their erate huge volumes of data and to rise, policy on data privacy of the AI algorithms on plat- data so they can seamlessly in- several other new requirements and security, etc. that will ac- forms. We also provide plat- the skill tegrate robust modern technol- – bandwidth, capacity, storage celerate this transformation. forms where you can run your sets in the ogies to drive better, faster and etc. which means companies will The difference between those AI software algorithm on top education deeper insights that enable them need to redesign and have end- who are scoring high on the in- in a way that allows people to sector and to drive operational efficiencies to-end network architecture. dex and those who are on the quickly develop their own ap- and transform decision making. This is why we are working medium level of the index is plications. universities; So, this is also under the catego- closely with our Telco custom- not the ideas in the regions, it So, we help to accelerate ap- we need ry of AI. ers to define the underlying in- is the strategy and related reg- plication development, lever- to gradu- frastructure technology that ulatory policies. aging the technology of AI to ate ready With data becoming a challenge, will power 5G. The main thing, One other area that is key to aid business transformation. how are you helping to solve the we are doing is helping our tel- accelerating transformation in We also work with lots of ac- employees issue of data security? co customer to transform their the region is through telecom- tive start-ups to come up with and future Dell Technologies’ ecosys- IT from the edge to the core to munications infrastructure. ideas; we incubate the start- entrepre- tem of capabilities is providing a cloud – enabling them to com- We are helping most of the lo- ups to help them progress and neurs with pathway to security transforma- pete and take advantage of tech- cal telecommunications opera- we work on specific projects tion for next generation applica- nologies such as 5G, in a very tors to improve and modernize where there is a direct impact the right tions and multi-cloud platforms cost effective way, and a model their infrastructure to be able and innovative ideas on the hu- skills and it has two security compa- that allows integration. 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NIGER STATE KWARAzonal STATE BENUE STATE NASARAWA watch STATE PLATEAU STATE FCT ABUJA NGO Sensitises Students Primary Healthcare Agency Seeks On Holding Public Kogi LGs Support Officers Accountable BY SAM EGWU, ‘If the SPHCDA is going to ever thorities. BY ACHOR ABIMAJE, operate at optimal level, all hands Yakubu noted that Kogi state A non governmental organisation, Follow The Mon- Kogi State Primary Healthcare must be on deck. With the recent had been certified free of Polio vi- Development Agency, (KSPHC- ey, has commenced its campus tour with the Uni- financial autonomy of the local rus for 10 years now, but cautioned versity of Jos to start the accountability, transpar- DA), has urged local government governments, it has become very that the detection of wpv1 and cvd- administrators in the state to ency campaigns which is aimed at puting an end necessary for them to support our pv2 in Nigeria and neighbouring to corrupt practices in Nigeria. give maximum support to its ac- routine immunization as well distri- states, underscored the importance tivities to enhance quality health- The founder of the NGO, Hamza Lawal said every bution of vaccines to hard to reach of maintaining high level of RI cov- revolution in the world started from the accademic care delivery to the people at the areas in their communities,’’ Yaku- erage at all levels. space, adding that the campus tour will take them to grassroots. bu said. He commended Governor Ya- all the higher institutions in the 36 states of the fed- Executive Director, KSPHCDA,Dr He appealed to local government haya Bello for signing the Primary eration, including the federal capital territory(FCT). Abubakar Yakubu made the call in administrators to key into the activ- Health Care Amendment Bill and According to him, the aim of the tour is to give Lokoja, the state capital during the ities of the agency especially Rou- the State Health Insurance Agen- young people the right to information to hold their inauguration of the first round of tine Immunization (RI), stressing cy Bill into Law, saying the laws government at all levels accountable with the view the 2019 Maternal, Newborn, Child that the overall success of their ac- would transform the healthcare to contribute their quota to nation building and en- Health Week (MNCHW). tivities would be central to local au- delivery in the state. throne good governance in the country. He pointed out that Follow The Money is an in- ternational NGO that is being supported by open society initiative for West Africa that is hoped to empowered marginalized rural communities with access to information. Lawal stressed that they create platforms between the government and the people;and equip students and young people to increase demand in a construc- tive way of engaging the government at all level to provide solutions to their problems which will in turn led to good governance and dividend of de- mocracy. Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Sickle Cell Cases In The World- Neurologist

BY ABDULLAHI OLESIN, Ilorin

A Consultant Physician and Neurologist at the Universi- ty of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Professor Abdul- Wasiu Abdulwahab has said that Nigeria has the highest prevalence of the people living with sickle cell anaemia in the whole world. Abdulwahab disclosed this during a genotype sem- inar organised by the Youth wing of the The Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly,Hon. Mathew Kolawole administering vaccine on a child during a routine branch of the Federation of Muslim Women Association immunization exercise conducted by the State Primary Healthcare Agency in Lokoja, the state capital. in Nigeria (FOMWAN) held at the association’s Secre- tariat, Fate road, Ilorin, the state capital. The Professor of Neurology described alarming and disturbing the fact that Nigeria has the highest number Varsity Tutors Farmers On How To of people living with Sickle Cell traits across the globe. He, therefore, called on the federal government to Curb Post- harvest Losses promolgate a law that will protect the interests of peo- ple living with sickle cell anaemia in the country, add- BY HEMBADOON ORSAR, Msugh Kembe who lamented Daniel Adedzwa reiterated ing that this and other demands by the Sickle Cell Foun- Makurdi the negative effects of post- the determination of CEFTER dation in Nigeria should be given priority attention. harvest losses on the state to ensure that money invested According to him, the law when enacted and imple- Benue State University’s Cen- economy and the threat to in the programme is applied to mented will not only cater for the needs of the victims ter for Food Technology and the sustenance of food securi- research in the area of combat- of the sickle cell anaemia but also lead to the reduction Research (CEFTER) has orga- ty, said the conference was apt ing post-harvest losses. of the ailment in the country. nized a conference for farm- and timely. He expressed appreciation He commended FOMWAN for organising seminar on ers on ways of controlling The VC also acknowledged to the World Bank, the man- genotype saying that “If we look at the ramifying effect post harvest losses in West the support and contribu- agement of Benue State Uni- of not testing the genotype before going into marriage, and Central Africa. tions of the wife of the Gover- versity, partners and other then we would appreciate this seminar because it came The conference which was nor, Dr Eunice Ortom which he stakeholders for their support at the right time”. held at the College of Health said has helped CEFTER to re- which has led to the success “Sickle cell anaemia is a big problem and people Sciences with the Theme: alise its mandate. of CEFTER Postgraduate pro- should forget what we usually hear that love is blind. “Tackling the Menace of Post- Kembe further charged par- grammes. Love used to be blind but love should not be blind again harvest Losses in West and ticipants to come up with use- The Centre also conferred because we have the knowledge. If someone has sick- Central Africa was the centre’s ful recommendations and solu- the platinum ambassador le cell anaemia, the person is already carrying the two post graduate maiden confer- tions that would permanently award on the wife of the gover- genes and is going to manifest with disease,” he added. ence. curb post-harvest losses. nor in recognition of her con- In her lecture, Dr Aishat Otuyo of Sobi Specialist Hos- Declaring the conference In a welcome address, the tributions to the growth and pital, Alagbado, Ilorin advised parents to always encour- open, the Vice Chancellor Leader of the Centre, Prof. development of the centre. age their children who have attained marriageable age of the university, Professor to consider genotype screening very important before going into marriage. 18 ZONAL WATCH (NORTH-CENTRAL) Sunday, July 21, 2019, 2018 NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS

Governor Lalong, in traditional dance together with his kinsmen and Goemai Elders, Ambassador Yahaya Kwande( far left) and former governor of the state, Sir Fidelis Tapgun (middle) during the reception/ dinner organised in his honour and other elected representatives from the zone Plateau: Kinsmen Advice Lalong On Good Governance Kinsmen of Plateau State Governor , at a victory dinner advised him on how to break the jinx of failure associated with most two- term governors. ACHOR ABIMAJE reports

harity they say begins the venue of the reception to God has placed on their shoulders, major challenges like food is ready, at home. That iswitness the memorable occasion. while urging them to remain united It is our turn to eat, as well as the exactly what the All In his opening remarks, chairman and focused in their quest to deliver lame duck factor. Progressives Congress of APC stakeholders forum in quality representation to the people He added that the challenges (APC) stakeholders Shendam, Qua’an-Pan and Mikang so as to uplift them to the next level the governor may likely face from Shemdam, Qua’an-Pan local government areas, Sir Joseph in terms of their economic, political include chairmanship of northern C Ari, recalled that in the build up and social well being. Governors Forum as both an and Mikang local government of Plateau state had done by being the to 2019 general elections, the The guest speaker who is the opportunity and challenge, first to organise a reception dinner stakeholders comprising of a wide former Attorney general and 2023 intrigues: risk of party for one of their own, Governor assortment of leading political commissioner for justice, Prof. factionalization and 2023 Intrigues. Simon Lalong and other elected leaders, prominent business Clement James Dakas while He listed others challenges to representatives from the zone. persons and leaders of all shades speaking on the topic titled “Second include pressure from traditional Indeed, contrary to a popular and opinions, drawn from the Term Prospects and Challenges rulers and religious leaders, adding assertion that a prophet has honour three council areas came together in Democratic Governance: The that key consideration of the except in his home town,the as one people, with one aspiration Lalong Administration in focus”, governor should be competence stakeholders were able to prove the and a unity of purpose to work said the Mandate of Government and Integrity. saying wrong, as they organised a tirelessly to ensure the victory of according to Section 14(2)(b) of Speaking on the way forward, dinner/ reception for their own their brothers running under the the Nigerian Constitution is : “The Prof. Dakas urged the governor to son, Governor Simon Lalong and platform of APC. security and welfare of the people be courageous, saying courage is not other elected representatives from According to him, today the zone shall be the primary purpose of the absence of fear, but the capacity the area. is the only one in the state that has government.” for action in spite of fears, adding Governor Simon Lalong is from successfully elected all candidates He urged Lalong to consolidate that he should remain focus and Shendam local government of of their great party. on his first term achievements, with delegate responsibilities to trusted southern Plateau, while Qua’an- Ari also noted that their task and the benefit of hindsight, avoiding aides and ensure he appoints Pan and Mikang local government collective aspirations were made the pitfalls of the first term, to people with good quality as cabinet areas were carved out of Shendam much easier by the achievements have a better understanding of the members and aides - to create council area. recorded by the leader of the rescue terrain as he is no longer under the a healthy balance of competent The reception dinner had in administration, their son and shackles and intrigues of forces that technocrats and politicians. attendance local government brother ,Governor Simon Lalong may have threatened to undermine He warned the governor to He warned chairmen from the three councils, in the last four years, stressing that his second term bid while leveraging beware of political scavengers and traditional and religious leaders, the giant strides not only gave hope on chairmanship of the Northern sycophants and avoid them like a the governor members of the state House and to the people of the zone but the Governors Forum. plague. generality of the people of Plateau Speaking on the second term Prof. Dakas further stressed “The to beware of national assembly, the deputy political scav- governor, Prof. Sunny Tyoden, state who repaid his excellent challenges, the former Dean, Faculty bigger picture/reference point is Chief John Dafan the former performance by overwhelmingly of Law, University of Jos asked never lose sight of why you run engers and chief of staff, political bigwigs, voting for him and other candidates whether second term is a curse, as for office. The legacy question, the sycophants illustrous sons, daughters and of the APC. he perceived the tendency of second young rich man and the Greek God party supporters from the area. He challenged the elected term leaders to be less successful Zeus: To live forever is to live in the and avoid Other residents came in their representatives that they need not than their first terms, and plagued grateful hearts and on the grateful them like a hundreds, thronging Eliel Centre, stress their expectations and the by major scandals, policy inertia, lips of those whose lives you have great burden of responsibility, which some sort of catastrophe or other positively impacted.” plague Sunday, July 21, 2019 ZONAL WATCH (NORTH-CENTRAL) 19 PROJECT REPORT NEWS SMEs Growth, Key Governor Bello Gives Hope, To Our Devt Agenda Commissions Igala Unity House - Kwara Governor BY ABDULLAHI OLESIN, Ilorin

The Igala Unity House, the symbol of the Igala people’s oneness has been Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman Abdul- commissioned by Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello. SAM EGWU reports Razaq has pledged adequate support for the growth of small and medium scale enterprises, he recently saying SMEs success is key for socio- economic inaugurated Igala development of the state. Unity House in AbdulRazaq said his government will begin im- Anyigba, Dekina mediate intervention in the SMEs to boost youth local government empowerment and employment. area of Kogi state, received The Governor disclosed this during his visit T to Bawbaw Fishery located at Pampo, off Ogele- tremendous support from the government of Kogi Afon road in Asa local government area of the State under Governor Alhaji state. Yahaya Bello who brings to “I’m very impressed with what I have seen bear on his passion for the and the government will intervene in support- people. ing agric-business in the state through the An- The voices of people who chor Borrower Scheme of the Central Bank of Ni- had come to Anyigba to geria (CBN),” he said. witness the legacy of Igala “Our focal point is enterprise and we’ll get Unity, could be heard from a more youth involved. It is a win-win situation. distance as far as Egume. The We will support them so that they can also pay atmosphere was filled with taxes to the government.” joy and hullabaloo, as the age The governor, who assured private sector of en- long symbol of Igala unity was abling environment, promised to support them witnessing a commissioning in expanding their businesses. by no other person but the He urged youth in the state to be enterprising number one citizen of the in order to improve the economy. state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. While conducting the governor round the sev- The recently inaugurated en-hectare farm, its Chief Executive Officer, Mus- Igala Unity House in Anyigba, bau Alasinrin, described fishery as very lucrative Dekina local government in Nigeria. area of Kogi state, a symbol Alasinrin explained that the farm embarked of Igala’s oneness, received on earth systems due to its capacity to accom- tremendous support from modate large quantity of fishes, saying that the the government of Kogi State farm supplies markets in Benue State and the under Governor Yahaya Bello. Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. While it did not occur to the elites of Igala extraction to complete the project for 66,725 Voters To the greater glory of the land, the governor, a non Igala Participate In Plateau completed the project in record time. By-election – INEC With expression of passion and a clear dicstintion that Bello The Independent National Electoral Commission honour should be given to (INEC) says 66,725 voters will be participating whom honour is due, more was said to have been left in the heart of Igala nation in the by-election into the Pengana Constituen- and more people streamed unattended to as a result which has been abandoned cy of Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau into the venue from different arising from differences of even when Igala sons were House of Assembly. directions of Igala Kingdom the people of Kogi east ethnic governors of Kogi State. Governor Mr Osaretin Imahiyereobo, Head, Voter Edu- to take part in the historic divide, was actually built, a Other roads embarked Bello did not cation and Publicity of the Commission in the event of the commissioning milestone to be accepted by upon by Bello government state, made this known to the News Agency of of the Unity House. the people who were once in Igala land are Ankpa stop at com- Nigeria (NAN) in Jos, yesterday. There were cheers and together as one but now township road (completed), pleting and The by-election scheduled for Aug. 3, was ne- loud shouts of approval as divided. Anyigva township road and comissionig cessitated by the death of Mr Ezekiel Afon of the the Governor of the state, Governor Bello did not Dekina. the unity All Progressives Congress (APC), who died just Alhaji Yahaya Bello, led other stop at completing and The Akagidigbo road project after he was declared winner of the election in dignitaries to Anyigba to comissionig the unity house through Umomi- Ugwolawo- house at March. commission the unity house. at Anyigba, he also flagged off Ajaka to Idah in Igalaland has Anyigba, he According to him, 67,033 eligible voters in the Some of the prominent the construction of Dekina won enough sympathy for also flagged constituency registered but only 66,725 who had members of the rank and township road as well as the Governor Bello in Igalaland. off the collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) file of the party also trickled rehabilitation of Anyigba The Attah Igala, HRM would be allowed to vote on the day of election. in. The Senator representing township road. Idakwo Michael Obaje II, construction “Elections will hold in 60 polling units and 127 the East seantorial district, Before now, Ibana-Okpo- eulogised the governor and of Dekina voting points in seven Registration Areas (RAs). House of representative Ikeje-Ogugu-Ette road was a his able chief of staff for the township “Total registered voters in the constituency is members, house of Assembly galloping road but it has been project and admonished all road as well 67,033 but only 66,725 have collected their PVCs. members were there to add built with asphalt overlay to to give kudos to the duo for “Only those who registered and obtained their glamour and respect to the give the communities a sense deeming it fit to give Igalas as the re- PVCs in these 60 polling units located in the sev- project which would bring all of belonging. It has also given a sense of belonging. To habilitation en RAs will be allowed to participate in the elec- Igalas together. the governor a credit well which the people say that of Anyigba tion,” Imahiyereobo said. The unity house in Anyigba, deserved. the governor has done more township The official said Smart Card Readers would be the symbol of Igalas oneness The Ibana-Okpo-Ikeje- than enough to deserve their fully deployed and handled by well-trained INEC Ogugu-Ette, is another road appreciation. road permanent staff during the polls. 20 FEATURE www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 ith over 515,000 stu- dents and about 78 study centers across Assessing Efficacy Of ‘iLearn Portal the country, NOUN is Nigeria's largest Wtertiary institution in terms of stu- dent numbers. Technology’ In Open Distance Learning By its nature as an Open Dis- tance Learning (ODL) coupled with In this report, HENRY TYOHEMBA examines the efficacy of iLearn portal technology of its method of providing lectures to students through ‘iLearn portal the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) amidst students ‘grievances over alleged technology,’ a diverse range of stu- malfunctioning website dents from all walks of life are be- ing attracted to the institution just like other conventional universities in Nigeria. The deployment and implementa- tion of ilearn technology to enhance student’s learning experience offers a way for students to balance work, studies and other life areas more eas- ily. However, despite the imperatives of the technology, students have la- mented the inefficiency in accessing the portal in the recent time. Of course, ilearn technology which was created to ease access to excellent quality education by pro- viding amongst others, online class discussions organized by NOUN fa- cilitators and facilitating students to get answers to any questions or ar- eas of difficulty pertaining to their course of study, networking and col- laboration tools to help in communi- ty of interaction among students, fa- cilitators, academic staff and faculty members has helped many students to acquire basic computer skills. More importantly, the existence of study tools such as the Smart e- Book digitized lecture video and au- dio materials for an enhanced stu- dent’ learning experience available on the platform and access to assign- come out with a more excellent re- They also accused the universi- “I have been receiving complaints ments, quizzes and self-study assess- sult. ty about their recent results which and have been sorting them out ment tools is creating opportunities Students must also be duly regis- according to them, all the students through Academic Registry. Also for students to match the 21st cen- tered for each course in the semester failed due to portal issues. Accord- when we dig deep we discover that tury technological demands. to be eligible for the continuous as- ing to them, “Our recent results, ev- they always refuse to do one critical With all the returns of the ODL sessment and the End-of-Semester eryone failed because they closed course or other and then blame the and its portal technology that allows Examinations and the TMA portal the portal for TMA even when they University for missing result. We also a learner to fit his learning around opens after course registration for didn’t upload any TMA to the por- have Counselors at all centers to han- his work and home life, some stu- the semester and it closes just before tal, we had to write our exams with- dle grievances - but, strangely, none dents of the institution in the recent the examinations begin. out TMA. of them wants to follow these chan- times have complained over incapa- You can usually also set your own “Recently, they also tampered nels,” he added. bility to access the portal and write pace of study, It is your decision as to with our results, all courses we On the issue of acclaimed tamper- the continuous assessment, popular- when and where you study, It doesn't scored an A in 100 level have been ing of their results by the university, ly known as TMA (Tutor-marked as- matter where you live – you can gain changed to C and courses we got D Director of Management Informa- signments). TMA are the means by a degree from anywhere in the world, to E,” they alleged. tion System (MIS) of the university, which students’ learning outcomes as with a full-time degree, students Contrary to their claims, when Dr Muhtari Alhassan said the exam are measured against the stated may find that they gain useful, trans- LEADERSHIP visited the school au- sessions 2016/2, 2017/1 and 2017/2 learning objectives for each course ferable skills, such as planning and thorities to deep-root the issue, the were assessed based on the now pro- and programme. research and a distance learning spokesperson of the institution, Ibra- scribed 4.0 system then introduced It is a type of assessment that is course often costs less than a full- him Sheme said the university’s por- by the National Universities commis- designed to provide students with time degree. tal is working efficiently, saying that sion (NUC). an opportunity to assess their learn- Even though the system has been the institution recently, invited the “So there was no grade of E and a ing and progress over the duration proven to be effective and is attract- hosting agent to come and find out score of 40 was graded as D! When of the course. According to our in- ing huge number of students, as if there are ways to improve it but we were generating the 'Released Re- vestigation, about 20 days are usu- with any organization, maintain- nothing went wrong with the portal sult' my staff inadvertently applied ally set aside every semester for stu- ing a website that is optimized for after assessment. the 5.0 formula for the entire exam dents to access the portal and write performance and conversion in- He revealed that most of the stu- table, and we started getting com- the assessment which constitute 30 volves a lot more than just making dents couldn’t write the TMA be- plaints from individual students. percent of students’ final score in a sure the content is up to date. Sim- cause of their indolence. He said the “Luckily for us, the Academic course. Failure to sit for TMA is a po- ilarly, when there is too much traf- portal which is usually open for about It is a type Planning Directorate right about tential failure of the paper. fic overload on the website, phrases 20 days for their TMA, most of the of assess- the same time enquired from us to Investigations further revealed such as ‘can’t connect to server,’ or students formed a habit of waiting please look back and see if there was that NOUN TMA which is the same any of the other error messages that till the last day when the traffic on ment that any period the University had adopt- as Test in other learning institutions can show up on website is normal. the sites is too much and when they is designed ed the 4.0 system. So when I told the are automated in the form of com- Going by the huge number of stu- could not meet up with the deadline to provide Desk Officer to find that out we real- puter-marked assignments and are dents on the NOUN website, to ex- they start complaining that the uni- ized that actually old records regard- administered online. They are up- perience unusual traffic on it would versity is not treating them well. students ing those three semesters contained loaded onto students’ portals sub- not be something to worry about. “The students' grouse is that TMA with an op- no score of E! ject to the students’ registration for Unlike what usually happened, was closed before they could sub- portunity to “Then it became obvious that we the course and are to be done at your a group of anonymous NOUN stu- mit. Yet TWO weeks were allowed may have to revert to the 4.0 system pace and convince in as much as you dents have bitterly complained for that, and it was on the last day assess their for the three semesters and we have don’t exceed the giving time (dead- about the inability of the university that they all began to rush. We refuse learning done the recalculations for that peri- line) for submission because it has a to establish functional websites and to extend because we don't want to and prog- od last week. Academic Planning has closing date. the act of uploading incomplete re- set a precedent that they make noise to finally instruct us as to the final Then, the final examination takes sults without creating proper com- we will panic. We have VICC (Com- ress over the decision on these grades which have 70 percent score mark hence, mak- munication channels and the clo- plaint unit) which is well publicized duration of now been reverted on a new released ing the National Open University sure of TMAs without considering in the Study Centers where students result table waiting for Management TMAs necessary if a student must the malfunctioning of the website. can complain of anything. the course consideration. Sunday, July 21, 2019 FEATURE 21

Water Hyacinth Water Hyacinth, An Aquatic Nightmare In Niger Delta Throughout the Niger Delta region , rivers, streams and ponds have been covered from shore to shore by water hyacinths. ANAYO ONUKWUGHA writes that this invasive killer of aquatic biodiversity also poses a danger to humans and livestock or several years, gov- hairs. The stems are spongy, cline, many fishes are unable Most coastal areas are of lit- ernment has paid bulbous stalks (called petioles) to survive and the water in- tle farming value in terms of lip service to the wa- that contain air-filled tissues turn, becomes devoid of life. crop cultivation because of ter sector, especial- that keep the plant afloat. An important characteristic its very poor nature resulting ly with regard to the Findings have further re- of the plant is that it has a stu- from water logging. Fprotection and management vealed that water hyacinths pendous capacity and its rate The implication of this to of the various water bodies in grows profusely, forming of growth is said to be high- the fish farmers are those of the country, particularly in the dense mats that can spread est of any aquatic or terrestri- reduced income and increased Niger Delta Region. across water surfaces even- al plant on earth. cost of fishing whereby, farm- Time and again people , tually choking the entire wa- Two plants can produce ers are no longer able to sus- from all walks of life, among ter body. It can destroy na- 1,200 plants in four months; tain the provision of the basic them politicians declare loud- tive wetlands and waterway cover an area double its size needs of their households’. ly that "water is vital for life", and kill native fish and oth- in 12 days and estimated In Bayelsa State for in- but it appears very little is be- er wildlife. Furthermore, it that 0.405-hectare may con- stance, the creeks and water- ing done to ensure the sus- causes high evaporation rate tain 650,000 plants with bulk ways are constantly overtak- tainable use of this all-impor- and loss of water also degrad- weight of 200 tons. en by water hyacinths, making Two plants tant resource. ing water quality. The seeds are long surviving the movement of boats and can produce Today, the water hyacinth LEADERSHIP Sunday re- and are believed to be capable canoes a difficult exercise for 1,200 plants has been acknowledged as ports that when this happens, of remaining viable for as long travellers and the rural farm- the most dangerous float- the fast-growing water hya- as 17 years. ing and fishing folks. in four ing aquatic plant in the once cinth soon becomes a noxious Water hyacinths are known The worst affected parts of months; restive and neglected region weed outside its native habi- to impede transport of irriga- the state are the fresh water cover an which has been rooted in tat. Plants interlock in such tion and drainage water in ca- zones such as the Ekuraba area double muddy bottoms. a dense mass that a person nals and ditches, hindering creek linking Otuasega, Ele- Water hyacinth (Eichhorn- could walk on a floating mat navigation, interfering with bele, Otuoke. And Kolo Creek its size in ia crassipes) is a large aquat- of them from one bank of a hydrolic schemes, decreas- also linking several commu- 12 days ic plant native to the Amazon river to the other. ing the possibilities for wash- nities in local govern- and esti- basin. Its thick, waxy, oval- It is considered invasive ing and bathing, as well as ment area. Taylor Creek which mated that shaped leaves are 4-8 inches throughout the world be- decreasing human food pro- links Biseni, Join-Krama 4 and across and branch out from cause it grows rapidly and can duction and recreation. several other communities in 0.405-hect- the centre of the plant on form thick layers over the wa- Disturbingly, the Niger Del- Okordia Zarama and Gbara- are may modified stems that may rise ter. These mats shade out the ta Region is today faced with in axis of the state are also af- contain as much as one metre above aquatic plants causing them to the negative impact of this fected. 650,000 the water surface. eventually die and decay. The very aggressive and invasive Majority of boat mishaps The mass of fine roots that decaying process is said to de- killer of water bodies, as the recorded on the creeks, riv- plants with hang in the water underneath plete the amount of dissolved livelihoods of people who live ers and tributaries in the Ni- bulk weight the plant are dark purple or oxygen in the water. along the coastal area has not of 200 tons black with small, white root- As this oxygen levels de- been spared. ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE 22 FEATURE Sunday, July 21, 2019 Water Hyacinth, An Aquatic Nightmare In Niger Delta

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ger Delta region are traceable to water hyacinth. Presently, over 70 commu- nities in Delta and Edo States have been invaded by wa- ter hyacinths, which has also taken over creeks and water- ways. According to the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), communities in Egbema and its environs are usually invaded ,especial- ly during rainy seasons. IYC, in a statement signed by its President, Pereotubo R. Oweilaemi said, "The riv- erine communities in the Ni- ger Delta have been suffering from the perennial problem of blockade of the waterways by water hyacinths. "Many of the communities are usually invaded mostly those in the riverine area. If not for the timely interven- tions of government agen- cies, there would have been a Dickson big problem. "Currently, over 70 commu- To the NDDC, its new man- region are safe. communities in the Niger Del- nities in Egbema Kingdom and agement under the Acting It said it has continued to ta region, the presence of wa- its environs both in Delta and Managing Director, Prof. Nel- award water hyacinth con- ter hyacinth on the creeks, Edo States have been suffer- son Braimbraifa, has complet- tracts to repentant militants, rivers and tributaries cause ing from this scourge. Water ed another round of payment who embraced the Federal a lot of difficulties for water weeds have taken over the en- of water hyacinth contracts Government's Amnesty pro- travellers. tire Creeks in the Benin Riv- to contractors across the Ni- gramme. According to Chief Joe Ezu- er and its estuaries, thereby ger Delta region. According to Charles Obi ma, an indigene of Izombe making life miserable for the It said the action is part of Odili, the Director, Corporate community in Imo State, inhabitants. its commitment to improve on Affairs, NDDC, maintained apart from causing boat ac- "As we speak now, com- the environmental condition that the current board of the cidents, water hyacinth can munities such as: Ofunama, of the region in line with best agency had paid money owed breed diseases in the envi- Opuama, Polobubou, Ogbo- practices. the contractors by the previ- ronment. dugbudo, Ogboinbiri among According to the Acting Ex- ous board. Ezuma said, "Water hya- others in Egbema Kingdom ecutive Director, Finance and Odili explained that it was cinth can cause boat acci- have been invaded by the wa- Administration, Chris Oyirin- wrong for the contractors, es- dents after it clogs on the en- ter hyacinth which has locked da Amadi, management of the pecially members of the Co- gine. Diseases cluster around up the entire Creeks. Commission is determined to alition of Niger Delta Con- water hyacinth and it can dis- "People cannot go about satisfy the primary essence for tractors, to be agitating for tribute diseases to the people. their lawful businesses as which it was set up and drive contracts meant for the for- It slows down journeys. It hin- movements in and out of the a strategic development plan mer agitators. ders the flow of water trans- affected communities are re- that will facilitate infrastruc- Odili said, “The water hya- portation. stricted. All the access roots to tural development and boost cinth contracts are meant for "Where it is prominent, it the communities including the economic growth in the re- some of the youth, who have makes the water not to flow Sapele axis have been taken gion. been rehabilitated from mili- freely, thereby manufactur- over by the floating weeds." Amadi said: “As you all tancy. ing diseases. That is why agen- The youth body called on know, the Prof. Nelson Braim- "To say that the NDDC is cies like NDDC has spent for- the Niger Delta Development braifa-led management team working against the interest tunes on water hyacinth Commission (NDDC) to inter- of the NDDC is committed of the Niger Delta people is contracts." vene and rescue all the affect- to providing an enabling en- also wrong, because the cur- Also speaking, an indigene ed Niger Delta communities. vironment and relationship rent executive management of Abonnema Town in Akuku- It said: "IYC is calling on with contractors that will fos- (of the NDDC) kick-started Toru local government area of NDDC to immediately re- ter development and growth its tenure by paying N10m to Rivers State, Soibi Oruwari, Water spond to the plight of these in all spheres in the region. N20m to contractors, who had said: "I have not seen water hyacinth communities. Let the Com- “On assumption of office, been owed for over six years. hyacinth as an impediment can cause mission extend its interven- we immediately swung into “The water hyacinth proj- to water transportation but tion projects on water hya- action to pay contractors owed ect is an empowerment pro- some people had told me how boat ac- cinth to the Egbema Kingdom below N20 million naira with- gramme meant to stimulate water hyacinth stopped them cidents after and other affected Niger Delta out the usual and unnecessary entrepreneurial drive in young from traveling. it clogs on communities. bureaucratic encumbrances. people. Contractors carry out "Moreover when the water the engine. "NDDC should do all it can "We have also completed major impact projects. The hyacinth is flowing, you don't to save these communities payment of water hyacinth two are not interchangeable. have any problem. When the Diseases from the looming humanitari- contracts. By next week, we “These (water hyacinth con- tide is against you on the riv- cluster an crisis which may arise from will commence payment to tracts) were done without the er, that is when you have a around wa- the scourge. contractors owed between 20 affected persons lobbying for problem. ter hyacinth "Unless urgent steps are tak- to 30 Million Naira.” them. There is a need to dis- "A boat driver on a major en to cushion the effects, we Also, the NDDC said recent- tance the current interim sea route can dodge the wa- and it can foresee epidemic of human ly that it is doing it's best to board from what happened ter hyacinth because they are distribute disaster that will be of an un- ensure that creeks and other in the past.” not many on the major sea diseases to imaginable proportion." waterways in the Niger Delta To residents of riverine routes." the people Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA FAITH 23 ut I say unto you, that createdcreated meme toto be,be, every idle word that men andand fulfilfulfil mymy divinedivine shall speak, they shall give destinydestiny inin you,you, account thereof in the day forfor youryour glory,glory, inin of judgment. For by thy Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Jesus’Jesus’ Name.Name. Amen. words thou shalt be justified, and by Amen. B FURTHER STUDY: 2 Corinthians thy words thou shalt be condemned Rhapsody of Realities (Matthew 12:36-37). The greatest 5:17; Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:11 gift given to human beings is the www.rhapsodyofrealities.org 1 YEARYEAR BIBLEBIBLE gift of speech. I would to God every READING READING PLAN:PLAN: person on the face of the earth knew John 1:1-18 & 2 Samuel 15-17 2 that! Blessed is the man or woman YEARYEAR BIBLEBIBLE READING who has discovered this profound The Value Of Words READING PLAN:PLAN: Mark 7:14- reality!Think about it: the world was 23 & Numbers 6 made by words. All of creation is the Leave comments on result of words; all of God’s blessings success, which can be measured at today’s devotional at www. are delivered by and through words. different stages of your life, according YOUR DIVINE DESTINY BEGINS rhapsodyofrealities.org When God made it possible for to the set objectives, purpose, IN CHRIST man to use words, He gave man the and goal. Perfection is measured Therefore if any man be in Christ, SEE THAT ALL THINGS ARE NEW greatest gift possible, because that’s according to the light, instruction he is a new creature: old things are Therefore if any man be in Christ, what makes us like God. or information that you have with passed away; behold, all things are he is a new creature: old things are God creates with words. When respect to the underlying objectives. become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). passed away; behold, all things are the earth was a chaotic mass, and In our opening verse, the word Every human being that’s born become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). darkness was upon the face of the “perfect” derives from the Greek into this world has two destinies, a The word “behold” in our opening deep, God didn’t enlist or engage word “teleios” which is full-grown natural destiny and a divine destiny. verse is very significant because it the angels for a ground-breaking in maturity, blameless, unspotted; Your natural destiny is based on your indicates your first responsibility or earth-reconstruction project; He wanting nothing; a completeness. parentage, nationality, education, as a new creature in Christ Jesus: spoke words. He spoke creation into It refers to measuring your heart peers, environment, and everything you must see all things as new! If being in Genesis 1. Therefore, having with the heart of God; and the way that’s natural to this world. All of you don’t “see” that all things have made us in His image (to look like to do this is through the Word. This these can affect you and determine become new, you’d continue with Him), and in His likeness (to function means that you do things as God the course of your life. For example, the old mentality of failure, sickness, like Him), we create with words just would have you do them; you let your there’re some who are rich, not by poverty and defeat.Perhaps you were like Him. heart be like God’s. You think, love, virtue of anything that they’ve done, diagnosed with an incurable ailment The Kingdom of God, to which and forgive as God does, because you but because of the family in which or before you were born again; that we belong, is a Kingdom of words; have His heart. to which they’re born. That’s natural sickness or disease has ceased to be; therein, we live and reign by words. destiny at work. it has passed away with the old life. It’s about what you say. If you talk OUR PERFECTION IS OF HIM Some people suffer, not because The new you—the recreated or born right, your life will be right. If you Furthermore, another reason many they were responsible for the again you—has the life and nature talk negatively, your life will be in believe perfection is unachievable is problem but because they just of God which is superior to Satan, jeopardy. Proverbs 15:4 says, “A that they use their religious minds happened to live in a particular place. sickness, disease and death. But until wholesome tongue is a tree of life but to judge or measure what it is. Think There’re certain places that are filled and unless the eyes of your spirit perverseness therein is a breach in about it: if in Christ Jesus, we’ve with crime and violence and those are enlightened to see this current the “spirit.” Proverbs 18:21: “Death been qualified to become sharers who live there are victims of the reality, you may find yourself still and life area in thethe power ofof and partakers of His life, His grace, lawlessness. That’s natural destiny. struggling with sickness.Perhaps the tongue: and they that love it shall and His righteousness, it means our However, there’s the divine destiny, you failed in everything prior to eat the fruit thereof.” The Lord Jesus perfection is also of Him. Jesus was which is based on God’s choice. Two giving your heart to the Lord; all further emphasizes this in Mark the perfect One; the Bible says He things affect divine destiny. The first that is passed now. Refuse to go on 11:23, saying, “You shall have what obeyed God even unto death. He one is the choice that God makes for with the same mentality of defeat you say.” qualified before God and gave us His the sake of other men. For example, and failure. Psalm 1:3 describes who Recall in the Book of Genesis that qualification. the Bible says God delivered Israel you are now that you’re born again: God was called the “Voice”; of the So, our qualification forfrom by a prophet, and by a “...a“...a treetree plantedplanted Lord was heard walking in the garden righteousness and perfection is of prophet, Israel was preserved. God byby thethe riversrivers ofof in the cool of the day (Genesis 3:8). Him. All you have to do to be perfect chose Moses to deliver other men. water,water, thatthat bringeth Voice is nothing without speech or in His sight is to accept and affirm Then secondly, and morebringeth forthforth hishis fruitfruit words. When you understand this, His qualification. His vicarious death importantly, is the divine destiny that inin hishis season; season; hishis you’ll never speak empty, inoperative was to make you perfect: present you begins when Jesus becomes the Lord leafleaf alsoalso shallshall notnot words. You’ll use words correctly. holy, unblameable and unreproveable of your life. When you declare the wither;wither; andand whatsoever You’ll only speak words of blessings, in His sight (Colossians 1:22). Now, Lordship of Jesus over your life, God whatsoever hehe doethdoeth words of life, words that build and live accordingly. has a right to alter the circumstances shallshall prosper.” prosper.” You lift others; words that inspire faith, PRAYER DearDear heavenly of your life to align with His perfect must “see” this as the present truth, hope, and love in others. heavenly Father,Father, I will. That’s when the present reality about your life. thankthank youyou forfor You’re born a success, to be ever CONFESSION I speak wholesome, qualifying qualifying meme toto FRIDAY 3 fruitful and productive in all that you life-giving and e excellent words; bebe perfect, perfect, righteous, He becomes your Father and starts do. Have this consciousness. words that are consistent with the righteous, holy,holy, unblameable leading you. That’s when He sends SATURDAY 4 glorious life I have in Christ. I walk unblameable andand unreproveable His Holy Spirit to live in you and to God created you for the good in,health, strength, and vitality. I unreproveable inin youryour sight. guide you. You’re thus separated and life, and for His glory. Ephesians make supernatural progress, I win sight. I’mI’m yieldedyielded toto distinguished from the rest of the 2:10 (AMPC) says, “For“For wewe always, and I’m productive in all that thethe SpiritSpirit ofof perfection world. areare God’sGod’s [own][own] I do. Glory to God! perfection andand excellence Being born again, the Lord’s mark handiwork handiwork (His(His Be ye therefore perfect, even as excellence that’sthat’s atat workwork is on you; His seal designating you a workmanship), workmanship), your Father which is in heaven is inin me.me. Therefore, Therefore, child of divine destiny; His treasured recreated recreated inin ChristChrist perfect (Matthew 5:48). You might mymy words,words, thoughts, and favoured possession. You’re not Jesus,Jesus, [born[born anew] have heard some people say, “No one thoughts, andand actionsactions of this world, and therefore can’t and anew] thatthat wewe maymay dodo is perfect; so don’t say you’re perfect.” areare detailed detailed andand shouldn’t be affected by the natural thosethose goodgood worksworks Ask them why they say that, and flawless. flawless. I think,think, courses of life; the corruption, evil, whichwhich GodGod predestined you’d discover it’s the result of their talk,talk, andand exudeexude and decadence prevalent in this predestined (planned (planned own experiences or other people’s excellence, excellence, toto thethe world of darkness. Now your journey beforehand) beforehand) forfor experiences. What does the Bible gloryglory andand praisepraise ofof in life is one direction only: from usus [taking[taking pathspaths say? It says, “Be ye perfect even as youryour matchless matchless Name. glory to glory; upward and forward, whichwhich HeHe prepared prepared your heavenly Father is perfect.” God Name. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! as you walk in His Word daily. aheadahead ofof time],time], thatthat will never ask us to do something He FURTHER STUDY: 1 John 4:17; PRAYER DearDear Father,Father, wewe shouldshould walkwalk inin knows we couldn’t do. If He demands 2 Corinthians 5:21; 2 Corinthians thankthank youyou forfor themthem [living[living thethe There’re those perfection of us in the earth, it means 13:11 thethe blessing blessing ofof goodgood lifelife whichwhich HeHe it’s possible. 1 YEARYEAR BIBLEBIBLE youryour Word,Word, whichwhich prearranged prearranged andand who say When you study the Word, READING READING PLAN:PLAN: indeedindeed isis a lamplamp mademade readyready forfor usus it’s human there’s no place that suggests to Luke 24:36-53 & 2 Samuel 12-14 2 untounto mymy feetfeet andand a toto live].”live].” Hallelujah! See that nature to do us the impossibility of perfection. YEARYEAR BIBLEBIBLE READING lightlight untounto mymy path.path. you have a glorious life in Christ, and Everything about God calls for READING PLAN:PLAN: Mark 7:1-13 ThankThank youyou forfor thethe say, “Never again to the wrong life; wrong; “to perfection—excellence. The reason & Numbers 5 enlightenment enlightenment itit never again to the negative life; never err is human,” most people don’t think perfection Leave comments on hashas givengiven me.me. I’mI’m again to failure and backwardness!” today’s devotional at www. thusthus betterbetter equipped they’d say is possible is that they don’t know ➔ TO BE CONTINUED what perfection is. Perfection is like rhapsodyofrealities.org equipped toto bebe allall youyou 24 FAITH www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Pastor W. F. Kumuyi The Study Of God’s Word

[email protected] The Significant Growth Of God’s Kingdom On Earth It is only then that it will bring forth interest, zeal, diligence or dedication. so be faithful to teach and preach. “As forth, immediately he putteth in the fruits in your life (1 Thessalonians A new language that you learnt and thou knowest not what is the way of sickle, because the harvest is come” 2:13). don’t use you will forget (Matthew the spirit, nor how the bones do grow (Mark 4:29). This harvest is the final (iii) New heights – Mark 4:25; 13:12). You will not lose what you in the womb of her that is with child: destiny of each man. It is the final Matthew 13:12 have as you use it. even so thou knowest not the works judgement. What you have done “For he that hath, to him shall be of God who maketh all” (Ecclesiastes with the word you have heard will given: and he that hath not, from Point 2. THE SILENT GROWTH 11:5). Don’t worry yourself, keep on determine what God will do with him shall be taken even that which he OF THE SEED TILL HARVEST working, it will bear fruits, and you you on that harvesting day of the hath” (Mark 4:25). Do you know that Mark 4:26-29 will not labour in vain in Jesus’ name. Final Judgement. You have heard in the offices, it is usually those that The seed springs up and the farmer Your work will be blessed of God. the word of salvation, and holiness, For the are already occupied, willing to work, does not know how, for the earth (ii) Development by herself – Mark do you accept, receive and believe earth that are given more responsibilities? brings forth fruit of herself. Three 4:28; Philippians 1:6; 2:13 these, and you are living out these In schools, the more you are ready lessons here: “For the earth bringeth forth fruit experiences? This will determine bringeth to read and learn, the more you get (i) Discerning not knowing how – of herself; first the blade, then the what God will do with you on the forth fruit the new thing the teacher is saying. Mark 4:26-27; Ecclesiastes 8:17; 11:5; ear, after that the full corn in the day of harvest. The harvest is the In the church, the one who is willing John 3:7,8. Ourwork as ministers, ear” (Mark 4:28). God will make you time of judgement. The children of of herself; to hear and learn the word of God, planting of the seed, sowing of the grow, and you will develop. The word God who are saved, righteous and first the will make progress, but the careless word of God in any heart, is the work is working in your life, God knows holy will get to Heaven, but the blade, then hearers that are not willing to hear of God. Trying to understand how that you are different, clean, so careless, negligent of the word and and learn will forget the word they the seed will grow is futile. Don’t don’t get discouraged, keep coming grace of God and not ready will go the ear, are hearing. The more you exercise, say, I don’t know whether the Word and learning, you will grow. “Being to hell. So, what will your destiny be, after that the more strength you will gain. We is working or not; it is in the hand of confident of this very thing, that he think on this! “And I heard a voice the full grow and reach greater heights and God. Go labour on, you cannot fully which hath begun a good work in you from heaven saying unto me, Write, new experiences in Christ when understand how the seed grows. will perform it until the day of Jesus Blessed are the dead which die in the corn in the we learn and are reaching forth for “Then I beheld all the work of God, Christ” (Philippians 1:6). When Jesus Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the ear” (Mark more of God’s word. We are saved, that a man cannot find out the work comes, when the saints are taken into Spirit, that they may rest from their 4:28). God sanctified, separated from the that is done under the sun: because heaven, you will be there. Don’t get labours; and their works do follow world, Spirit-filled, saturated with though a man labour to seek it out, slow, keep coming, don’t give up, the them” (Revelations 14:13). This is will make Scriptures, supplicating and praying, yet he shall not find it; yea further; water of the word of God is refreshing your lot.By the grace of God, you will you grow, but we want more. The one that gets though a wise man think to know your life, something is taking place in die in the Lord, and the Lord will give more and more in his life is the one it, yet shall he not be able to find your life. you rewards in heaven. The Word will and you that is not stagnant. If someone is it” Ecclesiastes 8:17). Salvation, (iii) Destiny at the time of harvest work effectually in your life, in Jesus’ will de- not using his hand he will lose the sanctification, transformation, are – Mark 4:29; Joel 3:12-13; Matthew name. velop usefulness of that hand. You will the work of God and you cannot 13:39-43; Revelations 14:13-19. lose what you have if you show no discern how a change of life happens, “But when the fruit is brought ➔ TO BE CONTINUED

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[email protected] Authority Of The Believer Philippians 2:9 Says and meaningless. The reason Jesus seventy disciples came back to Jesus because thou hast rejected knowledge, “Because of that obedience, God gave believers authority over the devil and said to Him even the demons I will also reject thee”. The knowledge exalted him and multiplied his was for them to exercise it. Therefore obeyed us. Therefore we believers have of God will end the dominion of the greatness. He has now been given the it is the believers not Jesus that should to exercise our authority over the devil power of darkness over the life of greatest of all names; the authority exercise authority over the devil. and he has to obey. believers. of the name of Jesus causes every Mark 16:17 “And these signs will Satan is a rebel, He will constantly THE NAME OF JESUS knee to bow in reverence. Everything follow those who believe in my name come against you, James 4:7 The power and the authority of and everyone will one day submit to they will cast out demons……..” says”………….RESIST THE DEVIL, Jesus have been inverted in His name. this name in the heavenly realm, in It is the believer and not Jesus that and he will FLEE from you”. The word Philippians 2:9-10 “Because of the earthly realm and in the demonic will cast out demons. RESIST means to run away from as in that obedience, God exalted him and realm. Luke 9:1 “then he called his twelve terror. When you resist him he will multiplied his greatness. He has now The believer also is seated with disciples together and gave them flee”. been given the greatest of all names. Christ in that same place of authority. power and authority over all demons Understand that the devil The authority of the name of Jesus We as believers are jointly seated with and to cure diseases” recognizes our authority and he obey causes every knee to bow in reverence! Christ. Ephesians 4:27 “nor give place to it. Everything and everyone will one day Ephesians 2: 6 also says the devil” Luke 10:17 “When the seventy submit to this name in the heavenly “He raised us up with Christ the Eph6:13 Therefore take up the missionaries returned to Jesus, they realm, in the earthly realm, and in exalted one and we ascended with whole armor of God, that you may be were ecstatic with joy, telling him, demonic realm. him into the glorious perfection and able to withstand in the evil day and “Lord even the demons obeyed us The three realms recognizes the authority of the heavenly realm, for we having done all to stand” when we commanded them in your authority of the name of Jesus . Believers are now co-seated as one with Christ” James 4:7 “Therefore submit to name”. Believers are to use the name of Where Jesus is seated is far above all God. Resist the devil and he will flee The strongest weapon of the devil is Jesus against the devil and also in are to use principalities and powers and might from you. to keep us in ignorance, if he can keep their prayer. the name and dominion. Believers should also You see it is the believer and not the believers from understanding Mark 16:17 “And these miracle of Jesus know that they are seated far above God that has to do something about the authority they have over him, he signs will accompany those who those evil forces. It is not something the devil. will be dominating the believer but believe. They will drive out demons in against that is going to take place in the It is the believer that will cast out the moment the believer receives the power of my name”. the devil future, it has already taken place. demons. the knowledge of his authority he When you give demons command Ephesians 2:6 says “……..For we are Believers should understand this celebrates his liberty over the power of in the name of Jesus they will obey. and also now co-seated as one with Christ” truth and rise up with boldness and darkness. Devil feast on our ignorance. Sickness is healed by the power of that in their EXERCISING AUTHORITY exercise their authority over the devil. The bible says in Hosea 4:6 “My people Authority not exercised is useless As we saw earlier in the scriptures, the are destroyed for lack of knowledge ➔ CONTINUES NEXT WEEK prayer LEADERSHIP STYLE A PUBLICATION OF LEADERSHP NEWSPAPERS VOL. 2, NO. 84, SUNDAY July 21, 2019 LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

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2 You can write us via: [email protected] Follow us on @leadershipstyle leadershipstyle page @leadershipstyle LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019 entertainment news Mo Abudu’s Daughter Temidayo Africa Fashion Week 2019 To Abudu, Weds Hearthrob In Style Hold This August BY MILLICENT AREBUN white wedding. The couple has three ONUOHA ceremonies held across three continents to solemnize their coming together. Last weekend, Nigeria’s trailbrazer Firstly they had their marriage legalized and Tv Mogul Mo Abudu, CEO/Chief in early June at the Westminster House executive producer of EbonyLife Registry in Marylebone, London. The TV daughter’s filmmaker Temidayo traditional wedding, held in Lagos and Abudu married her hearthrob Adebola finally the white wedding held a last Makanjuola son of billionaire and weekend at the beautiful Hummingbird chairman of Caverton Helicopters, Nest Ranch in Santa Susana, California. Aderemi Muyinudeen Makanjuola, Thestar-studded affair guest list almost shutting down the Nigeria social was graced by Richard Mofe Damijo, media space. Ruth Isime, Dakore Egbuson Akande, As expected celebrities, influencers, Sharon Ooja Egwurube, Toke Makinwa, business moguls, media sensations Ini Dima-Okojie and Lilian Afegbai, and more came out in their best Asoebi Omowunmi Onalaja, Nancy Isime, Linda style for the #TeddieMak traditional and Ejiofor-Suleiman, Eku Edewor and more.

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Womenswear brand, Funke Adepoju, epitomize her essence and my love for recently launched its latest capsule Adire, came up. I’ve loved Adire for a very Ophelia Crossland Debuts The “In collection titled “Adunni”. . The brand long time and it’s always been interesting appreciates the uniqueness of the Adire to me. The uniqueness, originality and Love With Summer” Collection fabric and has designed the collection with versatility of the prints excite me. Adire, Ghanaian Luxury design brand, According to the brand, the pieces an Oriki title. Oriki names are traditional for me, depicts not only my aunty, but the Ophelia Crossland recently unveiled in the collection are inspired by the names from the Yoruba culture often used essence of a woman, which is her strength, their summer 2019 collection and it’s beauty of Nature to create the best during ceremonies to celebrate a loved one. femininity, and delicate nature.” an ode to the season. The collection color combinations. Every piece is a The collection is filled with celebratory Fashion and Style guru, Veronica Odeka, aptly titled “In Love With Summer” perfect match of fabric using both pieces and has been fondly named, Adunni. serves as the perfect muse for The Adunni is all about fresh dazzling summer wax textiles which has become part According to the designer “The Adunni Collection as she represents the Funke pieces made with perfect prints and parcel of the African heritage Collection, was named after my aunty Adepoju woman in many ways than one. A and textures, rich fabric colors and and other contemporary fabrics, who passed away. She was an mother, an entrepreneur, a wife – a strong delicate details to create a chic and intricate designs and patterns as well inspiration to me. To celebrate willed woman, whose style is only a glimpse stylish ensemble. as exquisite beading. 3 her, I thought about a fabric to into her beautifully complexed world. LEADERSHIP style society gist Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

Dammy Krane Calls Out Alleged Debtor Chidi Okeke With His New Song

BY ONYEAMA STEPHANIE the song in his car. Interestingly, CHIAMAKA it appears the music single has a strong message for people who Popular Nigerian music actist, may be owing the celebrity star Dammy Krane recently shared some money. In the caption a snippet of his new song Pay that accompanied his post, Dangote Hosts Boxer, His Sister Me My Money with fans and Krane called out an individual followers on social media. The he identified as Chidi Okeke, a On N15.5bn Luxury Yacht energetic music talent shared Chief Executive Officer (CEO) a video post on his official of Mcomm/UduX, and asked British-Nigerian professional businessman Aliko Dangote’s Instagram page in which he was him to pay his debts as soon as boxer Anthony Joshua and yacht - Joshua’s sister, Janet, spotted singing and dancing to possible. his sister were spotted having shared photos from the yacht fun in Lagos. The siblings were fun time on her Instagram spotted cruising on billionaire page. Nollywood Actor Kenneth Okolie Expecting First Child Nollywood actor and former and announced that they are Mr Nigeria, Kenneth Okolie expecting a baby together. and his US-based wife, Jessica, It’s been two years of God’s are set to welcome their first faithfulness and blessings in child. The actor shared a photo the lives of the couple and as of his wife whom he walked they are set to welcome their down the aisle with in 2017 first seed, their joy is palpable. Eedris Abdulkareem Loses 96-Year-Old Mum The top rapper, Eedris gave a recount of some of Abdulkareem penned a long her patriotic duties with and emotional tribute to his the legendary Funmilayo mum as he recounted some of Anikulapo Kuti, which the important moments they led to the abdication of spent together while he was Oba Adewole the 2nd in growing up. Abdulkareem 1949, adding that she was in his tribute described his a colossus in the areas of mum as his confidante, role human rights activism and model, prayer warrior and the fight for the betterment a mother of all seasons. He of the society. 4 LEADERSHIP style editor’s fab weekly picks Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019 Must Read: This Side Of The Dead This Side of the Dead, by Isaac AttahOgezi, looks at the class tensions characterised in a third-world country and their attendant consequences. It is about the lives of two brothers caught in the vortex of a soulless world. Michael, an expelled final-year law student on asylum at his elder brother’s construction site home, unwittingly manages to attract love from Susan, an American-born daughter of a Nigerian Cabinet Minister. Unfortunately, his ambivalence to this love does not suffice in stopping the huge price which the poor must pay for crashing the party of the rich and the powerful.

Must Listen: Ariva By Flavour Ariva is Flavour’s debut song in 2019, the beautiful visual opened with Flavour in a field singing and proclaiming love to a dark beautiful damsel, the typical Flavourkinda love song Must Visit: Pandam Game Reserve Pandam Game Reserve Park covers a land mass of about 224sq Km of untouched savanna, wetlands and forest and is home to many species of wild animals, including antelopes, shy duikers, warthogs and monkeys living in the natural environment. Established in 1972 and located in a small community called Pandam in Qua’an Pan local government area, the game reserve is situated beside the -Shandam Road to the north of the Benue River and is barely a distance of 60km to Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. Hippopotamus and the rare African manatee are found in the lake Pandam. It also houses of brilliantly coloured parrots, noisy hornbills and secretive herons.This Side of the Dead, by Isaac AttahOgezi, looks at the class tensions characterised in a third- Must Watch: Powerful Love world country and their attendant consequences. It is about the lives of two brothers caught in the vortex of a soulless world. Michael, an expelled final-year law student on asylum at his elder brother’s construction site home, unwittingly manages to attract love from Susan, an American-born daughter of a Nigerian Cabinet Minister. Unfortunately, his ambivalence to this love does not suffice in stopping the huge price which the poor must pay for crashing the party of the rich and the powerful.

In this very campus movie you will find warfare of a very strange and malicious form being waged against a smart and enterprising student out of jealousy. The campus men of the underworld are very cunning and very ruthless and when they decided to pick on a very innocent young man, all manner of evil erupted. The intrigue of deception and the suspense of not knowing what next could happen or if the truth will ever be found out by the school authorities stretches the plot of the film to new dimensions. 5 hygiene LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

aking good care of your teeth goes beyond just bad breath food debris trapped in between teeth and gum line brushing your teeth daily. Flossing your teeth reg- up can cause mouth odour, daily flossing can prevent smelly ularly is a good way to maintain healthy and bright breaths thereby keep your mouth and breath fresh. teeth. Flossing helps to get rid of plaque and reduce Flossing regularly is more effective than brushing alone be- the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. It is advis- cause both practices work together in unison to preserve your Table that you floss your teeth everyday because it helps to re- dental wellbeing. When you brush alone it like you are only move food debris from areas that toothbrush cannot access, cleaning the surface of your teeth and that’s because the bris- thereby preventing micro organic bacteria from building up in tles of your toothbrush can only reach so far which is your those areas. teeth surface unlike the tooth brush the floss can effec- Another benefits of flossing regularly is that it prevents tively dislodge food particles in the gum line. 6 goal getters LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019 Fashion Is Me And My Carriage – Tomiwa Nafisat Saad Tomiwa is the chief executive officer of Glowmenaffy and Stylemnaffy, a cosmetic firm which deals mainly on hair, makeup, fabric and skincare products. In this interview with LEADERSHIP Style, the graduate of Arts and Performing Arts from , Zaria, tells her success story.

Tell us about your journey so far? worthwhile. I have had so many healthy and I live healthy. I dance, sing and act, though I do more experiences and I’m glad I had them. of acting, all these are actually in built. Tell us about your family? I studied Arts and Performing Arts at What does fashion and style mean I am from Masanawa local government the Ahmadu Bello University Zaira. to you? area of Katsina State but my mum I have featured in some movies and Fashion to me is expressing my is from Kogi State. I am more Kogi series but professionally, I am a make- identity, showing people who you because I grew up and lived almost up and bridal hairstyle artiste. That is are with what you wear. In one word, all my life there. I see myself more as how I became a queen with so many fashion is me and I am fashion. It a Kogi queen than one from Katsina. talents. means everything, when I say I am from a polygamous home, my everything it’s an area of lovely mum has three of us, and I What has been your inspiration? activities that involves happen to be the last. I have a brother I believe others who are doing well numerous kinds and a sister. started from somewhere and I can of appearances, do better than them because I am a while style your What makes you happy? goal getter. The thought of having to carriage. Presently what makes me happy depend on others makes me want to is watching my business grow try to do it myself. It has been my love What is your day by day and having loved for Arts that drives me to act, sing advice to ones supporting our brand to and dance, while my fashion young help us grow. Secondly taking sense led me to modeling and orders from new and old clients hairstyling. including getting positive feedback from them gives me a whole lot of Would you say it has goose bumps and happiness. Thirdly been worthwhile? is money alert because I like money I keep learning every ….laughs day and I won’t stop learning What have been your challenges so because even far? life itself is a My challenges has always been meeting lesson. The up because the business I decided to journey so venture into is so competitive that we far has are to many doing the same thing so been we still pushing we shall get there by His grace.

What is your driving force? My driving force is seeing other vendors working hard every day and making ends meet. It always encourages my spirit of hustle to grow stronger.

What set your business above your contemporary? My uniqueness and I believe others to Nigerians? have theirs #smiles above all am still Nigerian youths should learning doe. lay their hands on - whatever they can do Where do you see your business in rather than depend on the near future? people for their Hmm in the near future, I want to needs. see myself become the best version of me and my names should be heard Tell us about your globally, married to the man of my beauty routine? dreams with beautiful children #smiles I drink lots of water, eat in fact am hoping for the best lots of fruits and use glowing and let’s see were life takes me to 7 oil. In one sentence; I eat positively. LEADERSHIP style cover Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

Farida Ize Abdulakdir is the executive director/designer of TribesofAbaya. In this interview with KHADIJAH ABDULKADIR, she talks about her passion for Abayas and the adapted ways of the Emirates fashion and same content of Abayas she sells to Nigerians.

How did you executive director/designer faced so far from distributing venture of TribesofAbaya. During my Abaya from Dubai to Abuja is into this stay in Dubai I saw a business transportation which is the business? opportunity and then I decided obvious. The duration it takes I am from it was a good business idea to transport our materials from Kogi state. and that’s how TribesofAbaya Dubai to Abuja takes a lot of I studied came to life. TribesofAbaya time and sometimes we have Pharmacy and is a business platform that unforeseen events along the graduated promotes and sells Abaya online way in a form of delay, at times recently to customers. We sell Abayas through Customs.We hope it from Ras made in Dubai- those that will be better with time. al Khaimah the Emirates in Dubai wear.I Medical College discovered that we do not have Tell us about your style? in Dubai. I the local traditional Abaya type When in Rome act like the am the of designs in Nigeria and I took Romans. I will put it in our it upon me to bring it to my context for you in the sense that country and decided to make it I love Abayas so much I can’t here locally in Dubai. get enough. I am comfortable in Abaya whentravelling, for How was growing up like? outing with friends and when Growing up, I will say, was you are not in the mood to dress bittersweet.There were times but you want to look elegant, when life was sweet and and also for occasions such as amazing and there were times weddings, naming ceremonies; when life was just not too just that confident feeling. I also good. My early stages of life dress in Ankara and Atampa, was in and then on causal days I dress up in my my later stage of life was in jeans and plain top to kick start Abuja. I grew up between the day. Comfort is based on the Abuja and Kaduna and event or the situation. the days I remember for Kaduna were amazing How did you get recognised moments. Growing up, by different Northern blogs I was carefree, enjoying and other customers? myself, going to Eid Being recognised by different parties, listening to the Northern blogs like Northern local music and having Hibiscuss in Nigeria has really fun with my cousins. The helped us jump start the early experience in Abuja was phase of the business and it different as I was mature helped spread awareness of enough and I began to our brand to people all over understand what life was all Nigeria. From the North to about being a teenager, and now the South, East and West, I am an adult. I will not change interacting with customers is my childhood or any single just amazing because you meet moment because each moment different people and understand shaped me to become who I am people’s choice and their sense today and I will be eternally of fashion and style. Knowing grateful for my childhood. different individuals and getting people customizing their Abaya What does fashion and style is really interesting. I Thank mean to you? the Northern blogs because Fashion and style to me is a they helped businesses like form of expression and you can us move forward by reaching tell a person’s mood or their to thousands of people and personality through their sense connection is everything. of fashion and style. It’s a way of identifying an individual. What are your future projections for your What are the challenges business? of distributing your Abaya Our future projection is to from Dubai to Nigeria? strive to be better and bigger 8 The biggest challenge we have than what we are right now. To LEADERSHIP style cover Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

me, TribesofAbaya is not all about me, It’s a pay off. company that I believe even when I’m no more, it will go on for generations to come and that is Tell us about your achievements since what I hope will happen to outlive my wildest inception of Tribes of Abaya? expectations. Starting the company, for me, is an achievement because going out and putting What is your advice to upcoming myself out there doing something that I want designers? and that I love is already an achievement. Not The advice I will give upcoming designers is thinking of the fact that people may like it or to be yourself. Everyone can design but what not.Style was something that was scary but makes your design special is the fact that its the achievement for me is the fact that my uniquely you, it’s your expression, your form customers are satisfied,which then makes me of art; be artistic in your own way. I believe happy also that the company is flourishing. that is something magical. For me ‘it’s be you That, to me, is enough achievement so far. and do you’ always believe that you can and Also, having few celebrities coming to order also believe there is always a way out.You will for Abayas was shocking, it was moment that I never come across a problem that is bigger will love to relive because I remember I was so 9 than you; keep going, one day the effort will excited, it was like, ‘ugh we made it’. LEADERSHIP style health Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY KINGSLEY SUNDAY AZUGO of the leg where it branches off into other MRI scan, or a Myelogram. nerves. The pain of sciatica follows this Some experts estimate that up to 40 percent nerve from the buttock, down the sides of Treatment of people will experience sciatica at least the thigh or sometimes to the knee or foot. Pain of sciatica is mild and seems to go away once in their life time. Sciatica usually affects only one side of the after treatment with; Mr Ben accompanied his wife who is body. *Heat pregnant, and in an excruciating pain to the Sciatica is caused by pressure on a a *Rest, and hospital, as soon as he opened the door the herniated disk and sometimes from tight *Analgesic. following conversation ensured. muscles as a result of an injury or just sitting NB: If it does not improve with these Patient:-Doctor, good morning, please can in an awkward position. It’s also common measures, meet the physiotherapist (who my wife seat down? She has been in pain during pregnancy, if the baby presses against uses the physical therapy). since yesterday. the nerve. If the pain becomes severe consult a doctor Doctor:-please do. Spinal stenosis is a less common form of especially if it’s worse when you cough, Patient:-It’s like a real pain in the ass. sciatica found most often in middle aged or sneeze, or travels down your leg past your Sciatica is caused by irritation of one or elderly people. In spinal stenosis, the spine knee (these are signs of herniated disk, both of the sciatic nerves, usually when presses against the sciatic nerve, causing which may require surgery). a herniated disk put pressure on a sciatic pain in the buttock, thigh or calf. The pain nerve root, leg pain may make the patient can be eased by flexing the back, such as by Prevention think that sciatica is caused by led problem. bending over, or sitting still. You should avoid straining the muscles in your back when you lift heavy objects. Symptoms Of Sciatica Test Exercise to strengthen the abdominal It comes with sharp pain that runs from the An exam and special tests will determine muscles which help make your back stronger. buttocks and down the side of the thigh or where the sciatic nerve is affected and what’s To avoid sciatica, a pregnant woman should the knee or foot. causing the inflammation. not lie on her back for long period of time. Sciatica is an inflammation of the sciatic These tests may include:- nerve. The sciatic nerve begins in the *X-rays - Dr Azugo wrote from Nyanya General 10 buttocks and travels down the back *CT scan Hospital. LEADERSHIP style wellness Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY ODO EUGENIA CHINASA take 400mg of Cinnamon 3times a day for the first 3 days of their circle had less pain, reduction in nausea and frequency of vomiting Menstrual pain, or primary dysmenorrhea are disturbing part of compare to those that did not. life for many women. Half of women who menstruate report some 5. Go For Ginger: A study on some young woman shows that pain from period cramp for a day or two monthly. According to ginger capsule relief symptoms of dysmenorrhea. So consider Ginger the American Congress of obstetrician and gynecologists, it is not if you want drug free method. uncommon to feel discomfort around your abdomen, lower back, and 6. Fish Oil and Vitamin B1: A research in a high school shows that thigh when you are menstruating. During your period, the muscle of fish oil and vitaminB1 reliefs dysmenorrhea. your uterus contract and relax to help shed buildup lining. The cramps 7. The Sunshine of Vitamins D: Vitamins D reduce the production you experience are your muscle at work. Some women and girls may of prostaglandins which is responsible for uterine contraction that experience nausea, vomiting, headache and diarrhea as well. makes shedding of build-lining possible. So you can measure your The following factor is associated to more intense pain vitamin D level with a simple blood test with your Doctor. *Having a heavy blood flow 8. Over the counter drug remedies: Menstrual pain occurs *Being under the age of 20, or just starting your period. sequel to uterine contraction, therefore always keep your pain reliever *Having an over production of prostaglandins, a hormone that of your choice at home as over the counter drugs like ibuprofen, influences your womb. aspirin, naproxen sodium helps to reduce inflammation. However, Other factor include growth in your womb, endometriosis nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDS) should be used with (Abnormal uterine tissue growth), and the use of birth control. It is caution if you have certain gastrointestinal ulcer, or make bleeding usually not a serious health condition, they can put a crimp in your conditions worse. lifestyle. However, the following remedies/ tips will be of help. 9. Reach for Heat: Placing hot water bottle, heat wrap, and a 1. Drink More Water: Drinking more water might help to ease heating pad over the abdomen is very essential as it work wonders in bloating, which make system worse. Try to drink up to 6-8 glasses of relieving period cramp. water per day especially during your period. You can add mint into the 10. Exercise: Exercise releases endorphins, brain chemical that water if you don’t like the taste of plain water to make it palatable. promote well -being. If you experience period cramp consider simple 2. Diet: You should try to avoid fatty, sugary, or salty food during exercise like taking a deep breath while lying on your back with your your period instead eat anti-inflammatory food like blueberries, knee flexed, walking, running, swimming even yoga will help as well. tomatoes, cherries, and bell pepper, cold water fish that is high in 11. Massage: Massaging your abdomen for as little as 5 minutes omega3 fatty acid are healthy choices. Eat calcium rich beans, almond a day may be able to relief menstrual pain as it encourages blood and dark leafy green that combat inflammation. flow. Finally, if your period cramp seems severe or you don’t get relief 3. Sip Chamomile Tea: These Teas is full of anti-inflammatory despite trying some of these options, check with your doctor to rule substance that inhibits prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are responsible out other serious health issue. for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. 4. A Sprinkle of Cinnamon: Try a sprinkle of Cinnamon on your - Nurse Odo Eugenia Chinasa wrote from Nyanya General cereal or a cup of cocoa as studies shows that young women who 11 Hospital. style star profile LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY MILLICENT AREBUN ONUOHA

Our Style Star for the week is the multi- media personality, model, MC, actor Temisan Emmanuel. The dark-skinned handsome fashionist has in recent times risen up the ranks of the fashion-forward males in Nigeria and we are paying rapt attention. The versatility of his personal style has bagged thousands of adoring fans seeking either fashion inspiration and just a laugh to set the tone of the day right. Below are some of our style star’s pictorials for your style-spiration.

12 LEADERSHIP style foodie Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY KHADIJAH ABDULLKADIR 11. Ground Tatashe pepper (half cup) 12. Grinded crayfish (4 tablespoon) Miyan Geda (Groundnut soup) is a popular northern Nigeria dish and it is prepared in similar ways like Egusi soup. It has so many health benefits such as building Miyan Geda (Groundnut soup) Recipe strong bones, because of the potassium, calcium and Let the meat cook, when the meat is cooking, you can sodium plus other elements which are essentials to daily fry your groundnut in a pot before grinding it. Secondly, life. It helps improve skin and most especially nowadays you wash your dried fish with warm water with salt too, that everyone is getting into skincare. Not only is this wash and cut the spring onions and green separately, soup delicious but it helps the body get its nutrients. blend your tatashe, pepper and onions together. This stage is just mixing up your ingredients and setting Miyan Geda Ingredients them aside so that it would be easier to put it all in a pot 1. Ground dried groundnut ( 3 /4 cups depending on later on. the quantity of the soup going to be made ) The meat by now is almost ready so when it is, add 2. White zobo (Hibsicus) the tatashe, palm oil , crayfish , allow to fry up for 3. Beef (2 and a half kg ) about 5 minutes then add your locus beans (Dadawa) 4. Dried fish 500kg , seasoning cube and salt Afterwards, you can add 5. Palm oil the dried fish , add 3 cups of water , add the ground 6. Salt groundnut then let it cook a bit , afterwards then add 7. Seasoning cubes (2) your washed and cooked hibiscus then allow to cook for 8. 2 tablespoon of grounded dadawa (Locus beans) some few minutes , add spring onions , let it cook for 9. Vegetable (Aleho) a minute then add your vegetable leave to cook for a 2 10. Sliced spring onions (3 cups) minutes then stir it all up and the soup is done. 13 fashion essentials LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

carves are not only pretty but they are also beautiful accessories you can use to look more chic and super cool. If you have been wondering how else you can work magic with your scarves then look no further. Here are some stylishS ways to style your scarves and look effortlessly fashionable. 1 wear as a hair accessory: you can tie your scarf around your ponytail and make it look like a ribbon around your hair. 2 wear as a turban: styling scarves as a turban is absolutely gorgeous, it enhances your look if you choose the color that coordinates or compliments your outfit. 3 Accessorize your bags: who said scarves can only be worn on the hair or clothes. You can tie them around your bag handles and add some more class to yourself and bag. 4 Tie around your neck: wearing a silk scarf around your neck is a fun way to dress up a simple T shirt and jeans look.

14 Women’s World LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY ADEOLA MEBUDE

Ever heard of the phrase more expensive isn’t always better quality, well yeah that’s true you can be on a budget and still look good without breaking the bank or going bankrupt. In this article we are going to be discussing how to look expensive without spending so much money. 1. Look for what’s trendy and find a way to recreate them. 2. Create your own style, go for what works for you and fits your body type. 3. Get a good tailor that understands your body shape and your kind fashion. 4. Always apply 30 to 70 percent rule, well in fashion its always best to have 30percent of what is trending and 70 percent basic because trends don’t last for long, they die out at some point even though they later come back, so go for neutrals, tank tops, midi skirt, one toned shirts, blazers and then you can get some trendy statement shoes or bags to spice things up. 5. When in doubt you can always fake the funk, go for fabrics that look expensive like linen, cotton faux suede. 6. Look at fast fashion stores that have really affordable pieces that look expensive, one secret you don’t know fast fashion allows us to find designer wears that are pretty affordable. 7. Accessories has a way of making one look very stylish and ready to take over the world, whether its bangles down the wrist, a nice statement bag or belt ,scarf, rings, wristwatch whatever makes you happy and look your best, go for it. Fashion is not about what’s trending it’s about finding what works for you and find creative ways to make them work.

15 relationship LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

BY YEMISI OKUNLOLA need to make it a priority to tackle the reason why. As you don’t know how serious the problem is. For instance, Managing your finances should feel empowering not you don’t know if the house you both live in is under fore- intimidating. You might be in a perfect relationship and closure. Its best you know about such situations in order then discover more of the not so perfect way your partner to know the way forward. Rather than opt to calling off spends money. Money is one of the biggest generating the relationship, finding a solution would be a better way problems in relationships, bringing about arguments in out on this one. long term relationships. Here we would bring to light financial red flags to watch out for in other to curb the Having Indifferent Attitude Towards Money: This occurrence. can cause friction and endless arguments, if you are prudent with money and your other half is a lavish Lying: is not a healthy practice in a relationship, it spender, you both would find yourselves having frequent destroys the trust and foundation of commitment. disagreements over money issues. If you find out your partner is lying about their personal finances, you both need to sit down and have a talk and Filing For Bankruptcy: in a relationship, transparency find out if there is more lies to uncover than just the is key especially when it comes to finances. This can be finances. Reflect on yourself if you have done something a small blemish other half’s past. It is always a good idea that prompted why your other half is keeping the truth to know vital issues like this so it can prepare you at from you. some point in future. Your knowledge about it can help you both fashion out a solution as soon as the signs Ignoring Debts: When situations like this come up, you leading to bankruptcy begin to manifest. 16 LEADERSHIP style celebrity profile Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday , July 21, 2019

ur celebrity profile for this week is revered cate, and then she proceeded to University of Ghana and tress orga- nized a chari- Ghanian actress, model, television personali- graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Lin- ty founda- tion called the ty, movie director and a philanthropist Yvonne guistics. She later went further to University De-Nantes in Elizabethan scholarship Okoro. Born on the 6th of November 1984 in France to study Press Civilization, Drama and Marketing. scheme and helped in Accra, Ghana to a Nigerian father and a Gha- In 2002, she joined the Ghanaian movie industry (Ghally- the pay- ment of stu- Onian mother, Yvonne is one of Africa’s super talented mul- wood) and acted in her first movie “Sticking to the Prom- dents in various in- tidimensional actress, serial entrepreneur and style glam- ise” a movie produced by Theo Akatugba. Here are a list stitu- tion who azion. of some of her movies, Queen Latifah, mother’s love, Be- are hav- ing challenges yonce: the president daughter, the return of Beyonce, des- paying their school Fees. Early Life And Career perate to survive, the game, Agony of Christ, royal battle, In 2016 the beautiful ac- Yvonne is a native of Amankalu Alayi, a small village in queen of dreams, Le Hotelier in France, pool party, stick- tress won the hearts of Abia State in the south eastern part of Nigeria but was ing to the promise, single six, why marry, best friends, the peo- ple of born and bred in Accra, Ghana. She is the first child of her blood is thick, four play, forbidden city, contract, I broke Wun- mother and the fifth child of her father, because her fa- my heart, crime, Rebecca(2016). gu ther married many women. From a young age Yvonne in Okoro has showed desire to become an actress. She at- Awards tended Achimota Preparatory School in Accra, Ghana for Her roll call of awards includes, Ghana Movie Awards Best her elementary school, after which she went to Lincoln Actress Award in 2010 , four Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Community School in Accra, Ghana and obtained her first Award and in 2012 was honoured with a distinguished school leaving certificate, after her primary school educa- achievement award at the Nigeria Excellence Awards. tion Yvonne proceeded further to Faith Montessori School in Accra, Ghana for her secondary school education. She Yvonne Fashion Style complet- ed her secondary school education at The iconic actress is known for her exquisite taste in Mfanstiman Girls Se- fashion and love for good cloths. . nior High School Her dynamic personal style covers the spectrum of cor- in Accra, Ghana porate, street style, glam, chic, gurdy and boho. This and obtained star actress has certainly proved to be a fashion guru her West when it comes to dressing her very obvious curves be African it classy, elegant all the while staying true to her per- Senior sonal character. School Cer- The Entrepreneur tifi- She has often disclosed on record that most her en- trepreneurial endeavours was not known to the pub- lic. She indicated she was a very dedicated entrepre- neur and her hard work has paid off. She is the owner of a public relations and events firm called the Desa- mour company limited which focuses on providing advertisements, public relations services, media con- sultation, event management, real estate develop- ment services, and she also runs a catering services, Due to her accumulated wealth so far has been in the eye of the public as rumors were generated about her source of wealth.

Personal Life/ Scandals Yvonne Okoro is an actress who seems to always be surrounded with controversies. She was rumoured the to have been dating Togolese and hotspurs striker, Emmanuel Adebayo, which resulted in a media and fan storm and raging debate for months Wale- In 2014, it was rumoured that she was set to get w a l e com- married to a Nigeria billionaire lover who hails mu- ni- from Abia state which she debunked saying ty of the she had no idea of such and that her person- north- al life is ‘’personal’ and that her relationship e r n region with the footballer was only that of friendship where she com- and nothing more. Unfortunately the alleged mis- sioned a N12million Mercedez benz c- class which bore- hole for Adebayor is alleged to have given to her as a t h e community gift, threw more fuel to the burning rampant bring- ing tears and speculations surrounding the two stars. Since heart- felt gratitude the media has linked with other beaus whom she f r o m the people who is allegedly in a relationship with but till date none h a v e been battling with has been confirmed by the actress or her PR agen- w a t e r scarcity. cy. The alleged animosity between the actress and her col- Indeed Yvonne Okoro is a league Yvonne Nelson is folder for public debate, fan wars passion- ate woman of many and media headline till date talents.

Philanthrophy The actress has shown us that been a tough business mo- gul does not mean she does not have a heart. Inclusive of her philanthropic works is a playground for children with 17 special needs in Dzorwulu, Accra Ghana. In 2017 the ac- LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday July 21, 2019 Culture & More

BY STELLAMARIES AMUWA

His Royal Highness, Etsu Nupe And Chairman, Niger State Council Of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr Yahaya Abubakar has implored traditional rulers at all levels to encourage their subjects to allow their children who show interest in visual art to study and practice it. Etsu Nupe made this known at the presentation and exhibition of Art works of Professor Jimo Bola Akolo organised by the Gallery of Art recently in Abuja. According to His Royal Highness, by encouraging children who show interest in visual art, more likes of Professor Jimo Akola who is celebrated will be brought out. “I implore you to read thoroughly and imbibe those qualities that made him reach the peak of his profession”. Meanwhile, the chief host of the occasion, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry Of Information And Culture, Deaconess Grace Isu Gekpe has described Jimo Akolo as an intellectual giant, astute art administrator, acclaimed painter and a well-groomed gentleman. Isu-Gekpe said, “ I find the recognition of this rare gem by National Gallery of Art through the publication of a book on him and exhibition of his works pertinent at a time the country is moving to the next level. Akola is certainly one of our living heroes we can draw inspiration to guide us to a prosperous future through visual art. His works has contributed and still contributing to the country’s art oeuvre which has grown exponentially, birthing varied and distinctive artistic trends and manifesting the versatility and ingenuity of the creative spirit of Nigeria.” Similarly, the Chairman, governing Board, National Gallery of Art, Ambassador Umaru Sulaiman, applauded the National Gallery of Art for coming up with programmes in quick succession to showcase different aspects of its work to the public. “We are celebrating an intellectual giant, prominent artist and humanist- Professor Jimo Akolo. So much has been said about him by other speakers that the only thing I will add is that his works which spans many decades which we will us that impetuous to do more. Some foundation for the teaching and exhibition of paintings and prints by be viewing very shortly, will attest to parents forced their children to do learning of art in Nigeria, he was Keffi Boys atthe Museum of Modern the veracity of the encomiums being certain things”. part of the scholars who developed Art, in New York. He won a mention poured on him”. Jimo Akolo was a member of the art curriculum for both primary and of honour at the Sao Paulo Biennial in Earlier, Professor Jimo Bola Nigeria College of Arts, Science and secondary schools in Nigeria. 1962 as well as the Nigerian cultural Akolo reiterated that he had a good Technology 1961 painting class Akolo had gained recognition as Trophy for his mural decoration in foundation as a child he was not in the early Zaria days alongside an artist before he enrolled at the Lugard Hall, Kaduna. force to do Art works. “Nobody Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo, Nigerian College of Arts, Science His works included murals, forced me into art, it was free, Uche Okeke amongst others. After & Technology, Zaria. He started landscape paintings and sculptures and our works was rewarded as graduation he joined the Institute painting in 1951 while in Keffi Boys reflect society events. In Dialogue, it was taken to United States and of Education at the Ahmadu Bello Secondary School and had won Guard, Queen Amina, Sango, Fulani shown as works of Nigerian University, Zaria in 1966 from where several awards in painting at the Milkmaid and Mother and Child are Art children. We were he rose to the peak as Professor of Northern Regional Festival of Arts. his quintessential works reflecting 18 encouraged to do art; it gave Art Education in 1983. He laid the He was also included in the 1956 socially relevant issues of the day. fashion LEADERSHIP style Vol. 2, No. 84, Sunday, July 21, 2019

one are the days of plunging neckline, deep cleavage exposure (leaving the male folks salivating and the less endowed female folks intimidated) bared neck. Now trending is the high necklines be it peter pan, turtle chokers, Gcollared neck, and so on. Get on the band wagon and go high necked in your fashion staple for covered is now sexy.

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BY MILLICENT AREBUN ONUOHA

The fashionista bride wedding day is the one day, that she is guaranteed center stage spot with all the camera/ fashion lenses firmly focused on her for at least ten hours. Needless to say, looking her absolute best on that day can be as important as a presidential election or deciding the aid cut for under developed countries. Having a checklist for the D-day is vital, as it aids in stopping the usual metamorphosis from bride to bride-zilla, most blushing brides undergo, before appearing on the aisle looking angelic. Here are seven must- have bridal guide for a peaceful bridal fashion experience gleaned from a lifetime watching brides make the same mistakes again and again. Pre-Shopping Guide: Hue: What kind of white do you want to wear? Snow white, ivory, basic unrelieved white or white with spots of color on it. Deciding your hue choice before embarking on the minefield of wedding dress shopping will help reduce the normal bride-zilla transformation that occurs during the bride trousseau shopping. Fabric Choice: What kind of fabric do you want to wear on your day, silk, satin, chiffon, lace, Aso oke, batik et al Style choice: Do you want to wear a sleeveless, backless, high-necked, full sleeved dress et al? Having the answers to this questions before shopping for your wedding trousseau will save the bride a wealth of frustration and trouble. Style and Length of Veil: What length is your veil, neck length, shoulder length, back length or floor length? Do you want it net sheer or silk soft and transparent? Wedding Ensemble Shopping Guide Wedding gown/Attire Wedding gown fittings one week to your wedding. Don’t go for an optimist size 8 if you are a size 14, in a bid to adhere to all the scary warnings by friends and loved ones that you will lose weight before the wedding day, due to the usual wedding hustle and bustle. Simple go a size under just to be safe. In choosing a traditional lace outfit and color for yourself and husband bear in mind your complexions, height, and weight. Some colors, for instance yellow and red will only make you look rounder and shorter if you or your hubby is chubby, curvy and not so tall. When in doubt consult your stylist or stylish friend for professional opinions. Wedding Accessories: It is true your accessories makes the difference but be careful not to go overboard and end up looking like an Indian on accessories steroid or Latino manic. Stick to bridal hair piece that enhance your total outfit and yet identify your true style identity and/or culture. Pearls, silver and ivory costume pieces are great timeless neckpieces for your wedding. Wedding Shoes: It’s great to wear white on your special day but there is no rule that says you are a scarlet if you add cheery pops of color to your ensemble. You can wear your colors on your feet by wearing an orange shoe or white shoes with spots of bright colors on it. Stay tuned for The fashionista bride Guide PT:2 next week where we bring you Makeup/Hair Pre- wedding Guide and Accessories checklist.

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BY YEMISI OKUNLOLA It is believed that Adimole popularly known as Didi the two hand concept mating hair style has its origin from the Yorubas. This hair style has been in existence from time past as it stands the women out and reflects their natural God given beauty. It was highly believed then to also attract suitors to young maidens. As time has evolved the plating concepts is still been rocked in beautiful ways both locally and internationally.

– Pictures culled from pinterest and instazu.com

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Politics Editor Sunday: MUYIWA OYINLOLA sunday politics Sunday, 21,2019 July Controversial Plot Defection And The Obaseki his party, theAll Progressives Congress PATRICK (APC)? OCHOGA,writes Will Edo defectover State battle Governor Obaseki thelingering within Godwin the resolution. one should week the disobey governor after house thelegislative down Edo and the Police (DSS) toServices, shut State of ther to the ask Department sembly.green The wentfur chamber taken over by NationalAssembly As ter the State proclamation of or risk dered the to governor afresh issue let when the House or the crisis ened Representatives committee deep the ad-hoc House of by the visit of party. the of nationalthe current chairman Oshiomhole, theof backing with ago governorship seat barely three years on which he won the party the APC, tomined suffocate the from governor forces with nected who are deter achieve bid. hissecond term platform another to should seek ernor are thatanalysts the gov the view of continuesto political hole, rage some predecessor, OshiomComrade Adams Obaseki lawmakers. processes down laid of by the abuse al lawmakers and an gross as illegality the actionfeder of described Esq the state Osarodion government Ogie, to tives in astatement by the Secretary the order the House of Representa of A However, move to resist inadaring Attempts to calm the raging storm storm Attempts to the calm raging of isuncon course not view The Godwin Obaseki and his and his Obaseki Godwin Governor State between inEdo Congress (APC) trol Progressives the All of s the battle for the con And Matters Arising Declaration Makinde Asset www.leadership.ng ------stitution”. er isexpressed excluded by the con assembly,of fact of inpoint such pow or power to astate shutdown house for that matter, is granted the right tives or even the National Assembly where the House Representa of geria, constitution Federal of Ni of Republic or hangers on. the state patronage and for not party resources are for the development of meant tonot shared. be He the said declared that State Edo resources are ters in the state when he repeatedly House Assembly. of to do which isto the shutdown Edo to direct him Representatives purport from what the House doing exactly of himrestraining upon him and served validly issued inBenin, Court al High toin disobedience the order afeder of act not will functionary government General Police, of alaw being abiding tion. State Edo of for people good acour accountability oweof ly adebt to the tives to take note that we allultimate to influence the Representaof House and are theiroffice using inAbuja ty authori of inpositions who sit ties interested those “We advise ed par the Federal Territory, Capital he add al lawmakers in who had taken abode and his14loy the APC of al chairman makers that “there isnowhere inthe The statement law thereminded In a veiled reference to the nation Obaseki troubled wa the political Obaseki that“We are the Inspector certain Leadership Newspapers ------➔ administration he once told politi based politicians loyal to politicians governor based loyaliticians to Oshiomhole and Edo pol based Abuja powerful between ty responsible to thein the division par in 2016governorship. men whohad worked for party him from in spite the opposition of his party of voting populace irrespective is however to said at the be home with he to‘Abuja stop Obaseki, politicians’ inoffice. term to come back for portunity asecond sure that op theisdenied governor were founded the intention with to en the platform People Edo of Movement under members aggrieved The crisis. into today snowballed the brewing was ready for which has the backlash toes and powerful on some stepped Oshiomhole. of cronies litical the then government of po to settle was given which hitherto he restructured the revenue system members, strongsend to party signals dayswerecult ahead. He only did not to that ‘professional diffi politicians’ clear became it language and body money. sack loaded with go’ must ‘ghana with a bankwhere come people and leave isnot that house government cians

CONTINUES ON PAGETHE NEXT In fact, in the early months of his in themonths his early of In fact, The above scenario was said to be said was be abovescenario to The Despite the ploy called by those had that clear Obaseki became It From the governor’s utterance @leadershipNGA ------>54 defeated roundly will be where he primaries during the resolve it we would I believe 49 50 POLITICS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Obaseki And The Controversial Defection Plot

➔ FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE larity within the party and across the state is overwhelming and the few Obaseki. deviant troublemakers within Edo As the raging battle against Obaseki APC and their sponsors in Abuja are continues, it was obvious to the gover- warned to desist from the irrespon- nor’s camp that it might be difficult for sible act of trying to cause trouble in the governor to pick the APC ticket in their own home while seeking refuge 2020 governorship election. elsewhere.” APC chieftain and immediate past Idah added: “beyond Edo State, Attorney-General and Commissioner Governor Obaseki’s growing popular- for Justice in Edo State, Mr Henry Ida- ity and influence within the APC, re- hagbon, has vowed consistently that cently earned him the position of Vice Obaseki would not get the APC ticket Chairman of the Progressive Gover- for a second term. nors Forum, a position he has temen- The top ranking APC leader was dous respect for.” among those that fought to ensure Expectedly, the PDP has been stok- that Obaseki succeeded Oshiom- ing the friction within the APC. The hole as the state governor, but today, party had applauded Obaseki’s resolve that romance has gone cold follow- to probe former Oshiomhole’s admin- ing struggle for the 2020 gubernato- istration, especially the contract of rial race. Edo Central Hospital. He had said, “I believe we would re- Special adviser to Obaseki on Me- solve it during the primaries where dia and Communication Strategy, Cru- he will be roundly defeated. He didn’t soe Osagie had said the state govern- know how the last primary was organ- ment would investigate allegations of ised and he won, those who were in fraud and irregularities with the con- charge of organising that primary that tract for procurement of the hospital’s led to his victory, all of them are up Oshiomhole equipment. in arms against him. During the next PDP State chairman, Dan Orbih, primaries he would lose very woefully while reacting, said Obaseki’s decision and then we will bring a governor that has vindicated the alleged scam in the will be popular, that will be acceptable, hospital project since 2012, for which that will carry the people along, and it earlier raised an alarm to sensitise will deliver solid dividend of democ- the government and members of the racy to our people.” public on its reservations. Several attempts to douse the Orbih, who expressed satisfaction growing political instability in state with the recent declaration of inten- has met brickwall thereby giving cre- tion by the Governor Obaseki admin- dence to speculation that the power- istration’s resolve to probe the con- ful forces within the state backed by tract of the hospital, said all those that of the national chairman of the connected with the award, poor exe- party had concluded to stop Obaseki. cution and commissioning of the proj- However, Obaseki and his camp seem ect must account for their roles in the to have braced up for the tough bat- interest of Edo people. tle ahead. “Politically, we don’t want our re- actions to be misunderstood as tak- Obaseki’s Alternative Plan ing sides in the fight between the All Though still in the realm of specu- Progressives Congress (APC) Nation- lation, Obaseki’s body language and al Chairman, Oshiomhole and Obase- move tilts towards pitching tent with ki,” he said. the main opposition Peoples Demo- Orbih said the timing of govern- cratic Party, (PDP) to achieve his sec- ment’s admission of fraud in the award ond term aspiration should his party; and execution of the contract may look the APC force him out of the party’s politically motivated, because of dis- primary. agreements between Oshiomhole and Few months ago, Obaseki played Obaseki. host to some powerful PDP power Orbih He, however, added that the issues brokers in the state. He received the raised by Governor Obaseki could not Esama of Benin Kingdom, the father A deployment of political forces from APC is dead in Edo State.” be ignored, as government must resist of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ikom , Cross River However, in a quick rebuttal, the pressure to resolve current political and Patriarch of the Igbinedion polit- and Bayelsa states may prove a hercu- special adviser to Edo State Gover- disagreements over the alleged hos- We state ical figure, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion lean task for the Oshiomhole’s led APC nor on Political and Community Mat- pital contract scam. had paid a solidarity visit to Obaseki to with stand in a free and fair contest. ters, Chief Osaro Idah, vehemently But Obaseki’s defection to PDP categori- in the government house. The octo- My advice for the political gladiators dismissed the notion that Obaseki is would also cause ripples in the par- cally that genarian was said to have declared to is to tread carefully and settle the cri- leaving the APC ahead of the gover- ty as its 2016 governorship candi- Governor fight on the side of Obaseki irrespec- sis in the state. PDP is watching”. norship election. date, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu is said tive of their political affiliation. An Obaseki loyalist and a former In a statement, Idah said reports to be eyeing the ticket. There are al- Obaseki has Barely 48 hours after Igbinedion’s political adviser to Oshiomhiole, Hon that Obaseki met with two PDP gover- ready grumblings in some quarters in no intention visit, a national leader of the PDP and Charles Idahosa, had threatened that nors, to strategise on a fresh platform PDP over the notion that the governor former minister for foreign affairs, any attempt to force Obaseki out of to run for re-election, should Oshiom- might get preferential treatment if he of leaving Chief Tom Ikimi, was also at govern- the party may spell doom for the APC hole deny him the APC gubernatorial comes into the party. But analysts aver the APC, ment house on solidarity visit. The as majority of its members in the state ticket as not true. that Obaseki’s defection, if well man- where he duo in the separate visits praised will dump the ruling party. He blamed political detractors of aged, would perhaps take the pattern Obaseki for his performance in the Idahosa said: “The opposition are the governor and the Edo State Chap- of Governors, Samuel Ortom of Benue has firm state. This visit however drew flanks making moves on how to snatch him ter of the APC of being behind the re- and Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto when support at from the state leadership of the par- so that he can go to PDP but we are not port of Obaseki’s defection, noting they moved to the PDP In 2018. Still, the state ty. surprised, the whole idea is for him to that “these persons are threatened it remains to be seen whether Obase- LEADERSHIP Sunday learnt that fail so that the development will stop, by the wide acceptance and support ki would be able to replicate the po- level and some South-South governors had met Oshiomhole did eight years and no- which the governor enjoys from his litical mastery of the two PDP gover- across all with Obaseki with a view to woo him body interrupted him, all the people people.” nors, who were active party members local gov- to run under the platform of the PDP who brought him he paid them with The governor’s aide added, “We in PDP before they left for APC. should Adams Oshiomhiole deny him ingratitude. We now know those do- state categorically that Governor However, while some analysts aver ernments, a second term ticket. ing this thing for money. I want to say Obaseki has no intention of leaving that the next line of action for both wards and A political commentator in the we are waiting for them, let them bring the APC, where he has firm support warring camp would depend on the state, Comrade Eric Odion postulat- the money. I gave the warning the last at the state level and across all local National Assembly intervention on units of the ed “Edo is the only APC state in the time, and I want to give it again that governments, wards and units of the the State Assembly matter, others party entire South-South geo-political zone. if by error of omission or commission party”. believe that the friction has perhaps Obaseki is pushed out of the party, “In Edo State, the governor’s popu- gone too far to be resolved so easily. Sunday, July 21, 2019 POLITICS ANALYSIS 51 Brewing War Of Camps In Bayelsa PDP OSA OKHOMINA examines the rising disenchantment within Governor Seriake Dickson’s political family ahead of the Bayelsa State governorship election

According to him, three credi- ble and respected members’ of the Restoration Team presented are the Chief of Staff, Government House, Rt. Hon. Talford Ongolo, the Secre- tary to the State Government, Barr. Kemela Okara and the Senator rep- resenting the Bayelsa Central Dis- trict in the National Assembly, Sen- ator Douye Diri. According to him, the trio of Ongolo, Okara and Diri have indi- cated interest in picking the gov- ernorship form. The Governor’s political aide, said that the indica- tions by the three persons did not preclude other members of the Res- toration Team who have interest in the governorship from approaching the party to pick the forms on their own. He explained that all such mem- bers of the Restoration teams who are interested in the governorship race would be required to present themselves to the party and the Restoration caucus for necessary engagement after procuring the form. He stressed further that the Restoration Team which controls over 80 percent of the PDP in Bay- elsa was the only Group that has the cohesion, Strength and capac- ity to win the next governorship election as it has demonstrated in clear terms with victories in previ- ous elections. The announcement from the gov- ernor’s political family shocked many PDP loyalists, particularly Dickson other aspirants belonging to the same family. At the last count, out of the over nlike past governor- It comprises members of his ad- the PDP to run for the Senate, he 13 aspirants about Nine persons ship primaries in Bay- ministration, particularly com- was instead handed House of Rep- are known members of the Restora- elsa State, the 2019 missioners and die-hard political resentative ticket because Timi Al- tion Cacus. They include the Chair- primaries of the Peo- appointees at the state and na- ibe chose Senator Heineken Lokpo- man of the Bayelsa State Board of ples Democratic Party tional levels who deliberate on the biri ahead of him in line with the Internal Revenue, Dr. Ayawei Aya- U(PDP) is poised to jolt the party’s affairs of the state and make deci- harmonisation plan within the par- wei, the Deputy Governor Retired They have unity in the state. sions on who occupies where and ty. He was pained and has purport- Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jo- never left Despite assurances by key play- gets what. edly bared the grudge against ‘out- nah, Member House of Represen- ers in the PDP, the battle for who They see other politicians, loy- siders’, determining the future of tatives Fred Agbedi, Senator Repre- anyone in produces the next flag bearer of the al to other members of the par- the Party and members. senting Bayelsa Central Douye Diri, doubt that PDP is a battle among three blocs ty aside from Dickson and his vi- This, among other issues, also Chief of Staff Government House within the party. The three blocs are sion, as outsider. They have never influenced his posture against the Rt. Honorable Talford Ongolo and the likes of those of former President Goodluck left anyone in doubt that the likes emergence of Timi Alaibe as the Secretary to the State Govern- the former Jonathan, the Restoration Caucus of the former managing director of PDP flag bearer for the Novem- ment Barrister Kemela Okara and manag- led by Governor Seriake Dickson the NDDC, Timi Alaibe, Oil Mag- ber 16 governorship election de- the Former Speaker of the Bayelsa and the independent aspirants not nate, Kenebie Okoko, and even the spite the rising support for the lat- State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. ing direc- tied to any political group. Jonathan are outsiders in the polit- ter among PDP members and the Kombowei Benson. tor of the The over 13 PDP governorship ical arrangement under Dickson’s people of the state. The President of the Ogbia NDDC, Timi aspirants that have procured the administration. However, the decision of the Res- Brotherhood worldwide and for- party forms for the race belong to The creation of the Restoration toration Caucus to present three mer Commissioner of Informa- Alaibe, Oil either of these blocs. Caucus, it was learnt, is a replica of persons as the possible aspirants tion, Chief Benson Agadaga, who Magnate, But amidst the flurry of political the old Green Movement, a political to fly the party’s flag is causing rip- is a kinsman to Jonathan, is also Kenebie activities ahead of the party pri- group oiled by Jonathan, during his ples, disappointment and threat of mentioned as being inducted into maries, followers of Jonathan and days as deputy governor, and then implosion within the Party. the Restoration Caucus. Okoko, and Dickson are busy plotting against as state governor. It was easy to es- The decision of the Restoration However a group within the PDP even the one another. But it is evident that tablish the Restoration caucus be- Caucus, which was made known by known as the Forward Action Bay- the battle line is drawn between the cause Dickson was a key compo- the special adviser to the governor elsa, FAB, flayed the alleged moves Jonathan contending political blocs that will nent and beneficiary of the Green on Political Matters, Mr. Feynman by the governor to foist a candidate are outsid- produce the next Governor despite Movement. Wilson, said the decision was made on the PDP in the forthcoming gov- ers in the the threat from the All Progressives According to some old members at a meeting under the leadership ernorship election, describing it as Congress (APC). of the Green Movement, Dickson’s of Dickson. a joke taken too far. political angry disposition to ‘outsiders’ on Wilson said that the meeting fol- In a statement in Yenagoa and arrange- Unsettles Plans By Dickson’s the platform of the Restoration lowed the successful conclusion of signed by the Convener of FAB, El- ment under Restoration Caucus Caucus was borne out of the allianc- the three days fasting and prayer der James Ikpi, the group described The Restoration caucus is the es entered into by Green Movement session which was organised by the the three aspirants as unpopular Dickson’s kitchen cabinet of Dickson’s po- with Alaibe’s group which scuttled state to seek the face of God on the and that they would not be able administra- litical group created in 2012 after his attempt to be a Senator of the critical issue of the selection of the to win election for the PDP. It ad- his emergence as the governor of Federal Republic in 2007. next gubernatorial candidate for vised the governor to carry out his tion. the state. Instead of securing the ticket of the PDP in the state. ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE 52 POLITICS ANALYSIS Sunday, July 21, 2019 Brewing War Of Camps In Bayelsa PDP

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private findings on the sellability of the three persons and that PDP must not jeopardise its strength by this unpopular decision. “We want to strongly warn and advise against this move to uni- laterally foist a candidate on PDP. Mr. Governor may need to feel the pulse of the people. He must be sensitive to the ongoing reaction against these three persons. The PDP may be undoing itself and strengthening opposition parties in the election. The PDP ticket is not for one person to decide. PDP must thread with caution”. The group therefore, encouraged more interested and qualified Bay- elsans to enter the race under the PDP in a move to allow free and fair primaries that will produce the most acceptable candidate for the November 16 governorship elec- tion. The Bayelsa State Deputy Gov- ernor, Rear Admiral John Jonah, who is a key member of the Resto- ration Caucus, declared interest to contest for the Governorship ticket of the PDP despite the decision of Dickson to present three members of his political group as his possible successor. Jonah, according to his support- ers, is one of the state’s most qual- ified technocrats with a profound reputation for competence and vi- sionary administrative capabili- Jonathan ties. Alaibe Another member of the Resto- despite the protest by PDP mem- lo,’ Senator Douye Diri is a tested plan of Dickson is to create the im- ration Caucus and the chairman of bers against the three names an- hand that has performed at the pression that the Restoration Cau- the Bayelsa Board of Internal Rev- nounced, Barr. Kemela Okara and Federal House of Representatives cus is divided and buy as much ex- enue, Dr. Nibofagh Ayawei also de- Barr. Thalford Ongolo are Dickson’s and the position of Principal Exec- pression of interest forms he can fied the moves by the state gover- favourite. utive Secretary to Dickson.” lay his hands on. nor and indicated interest in the It is reported that the inclusion On the choice of running mate, “When he buys the forms and race and picked a form. of the Senator representing Bay- the party source claimed that Dick- the National headquarters deci- A group of young professionals elsa Central, Senator Douye Diri son has backed the choice of the sion to share Adhoc staff equal- in Bayelsa State under the auspic- was a diversion to delegates from one-time commissioner of Infor- ly among Governorship aspirants es of Ayawei Volunteers also threw Kolokuma/Opokuma where the mation and past President of the is carried out, he will have more their weight behind the governor- former managing director of the Ogbia Brotherhood, Chief Ben- share when his “true” candidate is ship aspiration of the chairman of NDDC,Timi Alaibe hails from. son Agadaga as against the choice unveiled to the chagrin of the par- the State Board of Internal Reve- According to the party source, of the former President, Dr. Good- ty. And he claims to have more ad- nue, Dr. Nimbofa Ayawei, insisting Dickson is a man that plans every- luck Jonathan.’ hoc and statutory delegates than that he has capacity and disposition thing ahead of time. His favourite is Jonathan has chosen Prof Ikoli any political blocs within the par- to the yearnings of the youths in either Ongolo or Okara. The choice of the Niger Delta University. But ty.” the state. of Okara is based on his links with Dickson has quickly bought the In answer to the claim, the gov- The convener of the group, Mr the APC national leader, Senator party’s expression of interest form ernor’s special adviser on Political Kuro Peri-Ockiya, the decision to Ahmed Bola Tinubu’ for Agadaga.’ Matters, Chief Fyneman Wilson, throw their weight behind the Gov- “He wants someone with Tinubu However the political aide to the simply stated that “The Restora- The indica- ernorship aspiration Nimbofa Aya- link to avoid the troubles that might Governor, Chief Fyneman Wilson, tion Team is inclined to support wei among the over 13 aspirants on come after his tenure ends. Okara has however explained that there a candidate from the Restoration tions by the platform of the PDP is based on ran for governor on the platform is no crisis within the ruling PDP Caucus of the PDP for the gover- the need for a young, vibrant, and of the Action Congress of Nigeria and the Governor Dickson’s camp norship ticket because of the im- the three responsible governor come 2020 persons did (ACN) and lost to Dickson. Dickson “the indications by the three per- perative of continuity and stabili- who will not only ensure youth- believes Okara still has that link and sons did not preclude other mem- ty in governance. not pre- ful participation in Government, believes Tinubu will back his plan bers of the Restoration Team who “It is on the basis of this that any clude other but consolidate on the gains of the in the PDP. have interest in the governorship member of the Restoration Team present administration. “For Ongolo, Dickson wants ev- from approaching the party to pick who has an ambition is called upon members of According to him, “We are us- ery people to agitate the forms on their own”. to pick the form. The caucus shall the Restora- ing this medium to call on Bayelsa for the governorship seat against He explained that all such mem- make all the necessary arrange- tion Team youths to support a candidate who the choice of Okara who is from bers of the Restoration teams who ments for consultations within the understand their plight and is will- Yenagoa. He knows Southern Ijaw are interested in the governorship Restoration Caucus of the PDP be- who have ing to work for them, and that per- possess the needed votes in an elec- race would be required to present fore taking a final decision on who interest in son is Dr Nimibofa Ayawei.” tion and would finally give them to themselves to the party and the to support.” the gov- While many political observers win their support for the PDP. But Restoration caucus for necessary Also speaking, the State Deputy are still unsure of the moves by the PDP members are angry that engagement after procuring the Governor, Rear Admiral John Jo- ernorship the state governor, others aver that Dickson has again shown his pen- form. nah, who picked expression of In- the choice of Dickson, announced chant for imposition of candidates. Some members of the PDP are terest form, despite the decision from ap- after the meeting of his political proaching He should have allowed all aspirants however accusing Dickson of try- of his boss, Hon. Seriake Dickson, family, known as Restoration Cau- to consult widely.” ing to play smart with his opposi- debunked the allegation of crack the party cus, is targeted at covering all po- Other party sources however told tion within the PDP ahead of the in the restoration family just as he to pick the litical loop holes that other politi- LEADERSHIP Sunday that the in- September 2 primaries of the par- disagreed that some external forces cal groups within the PDP may put clusion of Senator Douye Diri in the ty in the State. were sponsoring candidates in the forms on to stop him during the party pri- equation is a better one as against According to a member of the restoration family to create rancor their own maries. Kemela Okara and Thalford Ongo- PDP, who pleaded anonymity, the among members. Top party sources claim that Sunday, July 21, 2019 POLITICS INTERVIEW 53 Dialogue, A Panacea For Peace In Zamfara State – Gumi Honourable Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi representing Gummi/Bukkuyuna Federal Constituency of Zamfara State at the National Assembly, in this interview with JULIANA AGBO, proffers peace as solution to the lingering crisis in Zamfara State and other parts of the country and spoke on other issues

The long awaited 9th Assembly come out to ask for the overhaul of has come, a Speaker has emerged. security architecture on ground. What are the things Nigerians What is your take? should expect to see? Well, like I said earlier, when Yes, a good Friday they say, you try a particular method and you see it from Thursday. So far it doesn’t work, you change it. For so good we have a very good lead- you to move forward, you have to er who has assured us that he is review what you have. Our securi- going to be fair and just to every- ty architecture is not working. If it one, that is great and we have seen is working, we will not be where we it from his methods and proceed- are now. ings. None of our high ways are safe at The house is very friendly and any given time. We need to change everyone is happy; every mem- the security chiefs we have today. ber is given an equal opportuni- That is the truth of the matter. This ty to participate. From this, you issue of security has dominated our will know that 9th Assembly is go- discussion in the floor of the house ing to be more productive. We are and there was a brilliant idea from going to pass so many bills and Mr. Speaker who made mention the motions that have to do with the idea of recruiting people from the well being of every Nigerian, and state with Federal Government fa- all this is geared towards moving cility to train them as police and de- Nigeria forward. ploy them back to their state, to go So, I am confident that this 9th and guide their state which is still a Assembly is going to be unique form of State Police under the con- from the previous ones we have trol of the Federal Government. It had. To tell you how good our is a win, win situation I think it is a speaker is, he called one of my col- brilliant idea, lets support it. leagues from Zamfara State who The delay in appointing cabi- brought up this issue of killing in net members who may be of help Zamfara; and it was taken serious- in solving the lingering problems ly and it was backed up by a vis- Nigeria is presently facing, should it to Zamfara by the speaker Rt. it call for concern? Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. Gumi Well, Mr. President may have It is not all about sitting down reasons for doing so. If that is the and passing motions and bills attacks. No! We have to go to a they know their rights. APC ruled way he wants to come out strong, alone or hitting the Gavel. It is round table discussion and every- for so many years and Zamfara so be it. The government is not de- about following it up with action. body has to give peace a chance. people want liberation from au- pendent on just Ministers alone, If Mr. Speaker hits the Gavel on If we are able to do this and thoritarian government. They there are Permanent Secretaries any issue, I believe it should be car- have relative peace for three prayed to God and freedom came running the affairs of the govern- ried out with action as it was seen months, then we can now invite to them in form of PDP taking ment pending when Ministers are during his visit to Zamfara. There the warring factions for negotia- over the state. appointed. was a peace deal between the two tion and this is what the Gover- Yes, if you do not work people If this is his leadership style, warring factions in the state; the nor of Zamfara State is doing. If will reject you. That is why I said it I don’t have any problem about banditries and the vigilantes and he goes through with his plan, our is a general statement. If you work that. But it is always better to it has helped a lot in maintaining state will see peace and I believe for the people and they enjoy your have a fully functional govern- peace in Zamfara State. other states will follow suit. administration, they will vote you ment as quickly as possible and Bringing more soldiers and again. Yes, APC ruled for years be- that is how it is supposed to be. When you say banditry, Zamfara police and buying more weap- cause Senator Yerima is the peo- But it will be good if the composi- State has had its share of terror at- ons won’t solve the problem, but ple’s man, people see him as a phi- tion of Cabinet Members is quick- tacks. How did this come to be and by peace and dialogues and all lanthropist who provides welfare ly formed immediately Mr. Presi- what solutions would you proffer this crisis of banditry, Boko Ha- for them. dent is being sworn in for proper in solving this? ram will be a thing of the past. So people enjoyed during his efficiency of governance. Thank you very much. You see I strongly believe that Zamfara time although there is conse- our state Governor his Excellency State is on the part of peace and quences to that. Senator Yerima How does it feel to be elected as Bello Matawale Muazu, he took a progress. neglected infrastructural develop- a member of the House Of Repre- different approach through peace- ment like factories and other min- sentatives? ful resolution to the crisis; believe Former governor of Zamfara eral resources that are supposed Well, it’s a matter of wisdom; me, that is the way forward. When State, Senator Ahmed Yerima has to be put in place that will con- first, that you get elected is God’s It is not all you try one thing over and over come out to say that for governor tribute to the development of the will, no matter what may be and it doesn’t work, you try an- Matawale to come back for sec- state and the nation in general. against you, if God wants you, if about sit- other method. ond term, he needs to prove him- Rather, he created what looked it is your time to be elected, defi- ting down That is what he is doing. Be- self in this first term stating that like a ministry of happiness dur- nitely you will be. cause the root cause of the matter Zamfara is not a PDP state. What is ing his tenure as governor. That What matters is, you come out, and pass- is a simple issue of farmers/ herd- your take on this? is why the state is lagging behind. make an effort God will grant it. ing motions ers clash, where herdsmen invade You see what the Senator said But the immediate past governor Like our case in Zamfara State, we and bills farmers’ farmland, destroy their is just a general statement, it tried to do some infrastructural came out and sought the help of crops and the farmers in turn at- does not carry any extra weight, work, but neglected the welfares people to vote for us into various alone or tack the herders with their cat- because, APC ruled for so many of the people which is still a prob- elective positions; we did all we hitting the tle. years and the kind of leadership lem. So the two projects needs to could but after the polls it shows Gavel. It is Before you know it, a full style they brought in Zamfara is carry on together and the present that APC won even though the blown conflict will emerge and more or less authoritarian ap- governor is capable of delivering way they were announced win- about fol- that is what is happening in Zam- proach of ruling. the two agendas. ner is ridiculous but at the end of lowing it up fara State today. So, if you want That is why they failed in Zam- the day, God’s will prevailed. That to solve that problem, it’s not fara. Zamfara people are wise, Some notable Nigerians have is why I am on this seat. with action through brute force or reprisal 54 POLITICS ANALYSIS Sunday, July 21, 2019 Makinde Asset Declaration And Matters Arising CHIBUZO UKAIBE writes on the reactions that trailed the asset declaration by the Governor, Seyi Makinde indicated that Makinde’s four companies have additional assets denominated as loan notes including Makon Engi- neering and Technical Services Limited (N1.7 billion); Makon Power System Limited (N148.4 million); Makon oil and gas limited (N341 million); Ener- gy Traders and Technical Ser- vices Limited (N1.159bn) to- taling N3.389 billion. Speaking with newsmen at the CCB office in Ibadan, Ma- kinde said: “I came here to col- lect the photocopy of the form that I signed in fulfilment of the campaign promise to the people that I will declare my asset publicly and release the document to the public. “I will encourage all the members of my cabinet to do the same thing but in as much they stay within the ambit of the law, I will encourage them to do the same.” The governor by this act, raised the bar for probity in public service, analysts opined. While he is the only governor that has made public his as- sets, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo made pub- lic their assets in 2015. But before Buhari, late Pres- ident Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has made public his assets Makinde upon assumption of office in 2007. He was the first Nigeri- an leader to declare his assets he Oyo State Gover- and bonds owned by the gover- South African rands. nor, Seyi Makinde nor, his wife, Omini Makinde publicly. The houses declared by the But the then Vice President, jolted the political as well as his companies. governor include nine build- space when he made According to details of the Dr Goodluck Jonathan, didn’t ings in Nigeria, two in the declare his asset which attract- good his campaign asset form made public by the United States of America and promise to make his assets chief press secretary to Ma- ed backlash at the time. T one in South Africa. However, with Makinde be- public. Although the governor kinde, Taiwo Adisa, the gover- One of the properties in the ing the first governor in this had on May 28, declared his as- nor of Oyo state had cash at United States is described as sets at the high court sitting hand and in the bank worth era to make public his assets, “jointly owned.” his party, the Peoples Demo- in Ibadan, the state capital, he N234,742,296.01, as at May The details showed that made it public last week. The 28. cratic Party (PDP) sought to the current value of Ma- make political capital out of law requires politicians to de- In dollar terms, the governor kinde’s companies stand at clare their assets to the Code of has cash valued at $30,056.99 it. N48,150,736,889 (forty-eight The party noted that such Conduct Bureau (CCB). as at the same date. Properties, billion, one hundred and fifty Last Monday however, the including the developed and voluntary decision further million, seven hundred and demonstrates Governor Ma- governor who visited the CCB undeveloped as well as house- thirty-six thousand, eight office in Ibadan to receive a hold items indicated on the kinde’s commitment to trans- I will en- hundred and eighty-nine nai- parency and good governance, courage all copy of the asset declaration asset forms, showed that he is ra), with 33,730,000 units of form, said that his decision to worth N2,624,800,500 (two for which the people of Oyo shares as at May 28. state voted massively for him the mem- make the assets public was in billion, six hundred and twen- The governor also has exist- fulfillment of a personal prom- ty-four million, eight hundred in the March 9, 2019 governor- bers of my ing bonds (Eurobond) worth ship election. ise he made during the elec- thousand, five hundred naira) $3,793,500 as well as shares, cabinet to tions. as at the date of asset declara- PDP, in a statement by its na- debentures and other securi- tional publicity secretary, Kola do the same It was gathered that the de- tion. ties valued at N120,500,000 tails of the assets as contained In dollar terms, the gover- Ologbondiyan, thing but (One hundred and twenty mil- commended Governor Ma- in the CCB 1 with the name nor also declared properties, lion, five hundred thousand in as much Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, developed and undeveloped kinde for refusing to repudi- naira). ate the promises he made in they stay which was declared at the high as well as household items val- The companies listed by the court of Oyo state, on May 28, ued at $4,400,000 (four mil- the heat of elections, which is within the governor include Makon En- an uncommon act of fidelity in indicated that the governor is lion, four hundred thousand gineering and Technical Ser- ambit of the worth over N48 billion. dollars only). our clime. vices Limited; Energy Traders The PDP is assured that this law, I will The assets declaration form, In South African rands, the and Technical Services Limit- marked OYSE/2019/001, con- governor declared buildings stance will further endear him encourage ed; Makon Oil and Gas limited; to the people of Oyo State as tained details of cash at hand, and household items worth Makon Group Limited, Makon them to do in the bank, landed proper- four million, four hundred and well as showcase our party as construction Limited and Ma- a party whose members make the same ties (developed and undevel- fifty-seven thousand, five hun- kon Power System Limited. oped), household items, share dred and fifty-four and four The asset declaration form ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE Sunday, July 21, 2019 POLITICS ANALYSIS 55 Makinde Asset Declaration And Matters Arising

Buhari Yar’ Adua

➔ FROM THE PREVIOUS PAGE problems of corruption in pub- asset is not there. Assets dec- stitution does not mandate. lic and private sectors and also laration is not spectacular is- Adisa also took a swipe at their words their bond. in advancing the access to uni- sues since all public office hold- the All Progressives Congress “In this regard, the PDP is in versal basic education. These ers are meant to do so,” Oke (APC), saying the party should no doubt as to Governor Ma- are programmes to which the maintained. be ashamed of making com- kinde’s commitment and abil- PDP is heartily committed. The transparency, account- ments on public declaration ity to deliver good governance “The former Vice President ability and advocacy group, of the Governor’s assets. and the much-expected devel- is particularly proud of Gover- Socio-Economic Rights & Ac- The spokesman further re- opment to the people of Oyo nor Makinde because his action countability Projects (SERAP) vealed that the opposition par- State. as the only elected public offi- also asked Makinde to invite ty did not have anything to say The PDP also encourages cial so far to so publicly declare the organisation to verify his on the matter because it did leaders at all levels to strive his assets speaks eloquently to declaration. not show example of probity, to remain faithful to promises the maxim of leadership by ex- “SERAP applauds your bold accountability and sincerity to they might have made in the ample. move and commitment to the people of Oyo State. course of electioneering cam- “By this, the Governor has transparency. SERAP has a He said, “I am surprised that paigns. spoken without any ambigui- team of Volunteers that is ca- somebody in the APC is not Similarly, the PDP Presiden- ty, that his administration will pable of verifying these assets ashamed to make a comment tial candidate in the 2019 elec- not condone corruption. His and we would appreciate your on this matter. How tion, former Vice President example is highly recommend- public invitation authoris- “How shameful could this be shameful , expressed de- ed to other leaders at all levels ing us to carry out the verifi- for the leader of a party that could this light at Makinde for fulfilling of government,” the statement cation exercise. Looking for- has just left government not to his electoral pledge of making noted. ward” it said. understand the tenets of con- be for the his assets declaration public. But the All Progressives Con- Miffed by the development, stitution and what it requires leader of a Atiku, in a statement by his gress (APC) picked holes in Ma- Makinde berated SERAP and of his members who just fin- party that media aide, Paul Ibe, said the kinde’s asset declaration. The the APC for demanding probe ished serving the state?” Governor, by this action, dem- chairman of the APC in Oyo into his source of income. While the declaration has has just left onstrates that integrity is not a State, Chief Akin Oke said that The governor who took a since assumed a political tussle govern- mere lip homage but a consis- the public declaration of assets swipe at SERAP called for in- bordering on credibility pos- tent course of action of an in- by the governor of the state, vestigation into his declared turing, it remains to be seen ment not to dividual doing as they prom- Mr Seyi Makinde has raised is- assets for purpose of transpar- what will become of the gove- understand ised. sues which the governor need- ency, pointed out that SERAP nors finances after he leaves the tenets of Atiku commended the Gov- ed to explain. statement showed that neither office. In other climes, politi- ernor for his forthrightness According to him, the gov- the organisation nor its charg- cal office holders are often said constitution and also expressed his support ernor’s assets declaration es should be taken seriously. to leave office less wealthy. and what it to him and his administration has generated serious issues, The governor, through his But, analysts aver that the requires of in delivering good governance which Makinde needed to ex- Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo same perhaps cannot be said in the Pace Setter state. plain how he came about such Adisa, affirmed that he was not about the Nigerian scenar- his mem- The statement added, “Re- wealth. going to listen to SERAP who io where virtually all the for- bers who call that the Governor had hit He said: “I don’t think I want he described as a non- serious mer governors since 1999 have just finished the ground running after his to make comment on the issue, organization. an alleged financial crime in swearing in as governor with since I have no idea, but it rais- He explained that what he court. serving the ground breaking policies that es a number of issues. has done by declaring his as- As Makinde has set a prece- state? seek to frontally address the “He just declared what he set publicly is a personal com- dence, the focus has now shift- has; how he came about the mitment which even the con- ed to his colleagues. 56 POLITICS INTERVIEW Sunday, July 21, 2019 Nigeria Is Not Bankrupt – Enagi Sen. Bima Muhammad Enagi is representing Niger south senatorial district in the Nigerian senate and in this interview with RUTH CHOJI the former director with CBN states that, President Muhammadu Buhari did well in the last administration but can do better in this administration

The Proposed Ruga( cattle colony) Some months back, you could not settlement for herdsmen was re- travel between Kaduna and Abu- ceived with protests from some Ni- ja but now, you can travel even gerians. What is your take on this? in the night. I think the Federal The Federal government knows Government is taking very seri- better and we are all Nigerians. Ev- ous steps to stop it and the situa- erybody eats meat. It’s not just the tion is being contained. herdsmen but it’s something that everybody should be concerned But are you not worried that Nige- about. ria has been divided along ethnic We have been having issues of and religious lines since the com- herdsmen and farmers clashes for ing of this administration? some time. We need to improve If I tell you I am worried, then I on security in the country and if will be lying. I know that the pro- we can earmark areas where these cess of development and uniting a cattle can be kept and looked af- nation is very long. We cannot get ter, it will be better for most of us. I it in one day. Most of the coun- will appeal to Nigerians and all the tries we refer to in the West as states that they should cooperate being peaceful states, speak with with the Federal Government. one language. Nigerians are worried that some In Britain, they are all English, of these herdsmen have attacked the same with France where they and killed people in some places are all French. You go to Germa- across the country, people believe ny, they all speak German. But in that giving them settlements could Nigeria, we have over 250 lan- further escalate these killings… guages, so we are doing very well No, the Federal Government is in managing ourselves. When you there to ensure that laws are re- talk about unity, an average Ni- spected. It’s unfortunate that there gerian wants Nigeria to remain have been killings in Nigeria in the one. past and people are allowed to get Our problem has nothing to do away with it. This is one of the ar- with religion and tribe, its corrup- eas where I am deeply concerned tion and unemployment. I think about. Anybody who takes the laws the Present government is doing Enagi into his hands and kill Nigerians a lot in that direction. In the next should be prosecuted to serve as a 10years, the problem will not be diture, I think that is fine. Every deterrent. there if APC remains in power. Does it mean that the agenda was country does it. Our economy is not properly address in his first good and sound but it can be bet- But are you not worried that, the Is Nigerian unity negotiable? term? ter. Federal Government seems only That is a tall question. In life, In every human endeavor, concerned about the herdsmen you negotiate, we need to nego- there could be an improvement But are you not worried with our while communities affected by tiate our existence and unity as a because he talked about econ- current foreign debt profile? the crises are left to fend for them- nation. We should do that based omy, security and corruption. I I am not on top of that but selves? on fairness, equity and develop- believe those are the key areas economists have a ratio that if it People are talking about the ment not based on selfish inter- that any government in Nige- extends to a particular ration, then herdsmen because they are the ests. ria needs to address. I believe if it will be enough but right now, it ones roaming about. the farmer corruption is addressed, so many has not gotten to that. From my dis- has a static place where he farms. Still on security, some Nigerians things will fall into place in Ni- cussion with some economists, they I think it requires understanding have blamed Mr. President for geria today. Issues like herdsmen have assured me that, we are far be- and collaboration that, these peo- not sacking service chiefs when and insecurity that we have in low that. So there is no tension or ple are doing business which is in insecurity persists. What do you this country is because of cor- anything to be worried about. our mutual interest. Besides, ev- think? ruption. There is also a high level erybody eats meat. The herdsmen I am of the opinion that these of unemployment in Nigeria and Does it bother you that Mr. Presi- also needs to look inward and co- service chiefs should have been if these things are addressed, dent has not submitted list of minis- operate with government mea- changed long ago. Of course, they things will get better. ters to the National Assembly? sures. have tried but they could have I am not worried because in done better. The truth is that, if If you are asked to rate Mr. Pres- 2015, it took Mr. President six The Southeast, Southwest and you leave people on a seat for long ident last administration, what months to nominate ministers… some states in the North, have and things grow worse, it will be will it be? come out to resist any plan to es- expected that, because the peo- He has done well in the last Is that good for a fragile economy tablish cattle colonies in their ple couldn’t do the job well, they administration but he can do like Nigeria? lands. Should this be enforced? should be sacked. better. No of course that is not good. You also I am fully aware of the state- If I were the president, I would I don’t think he will do that this need to ment made by these zone and have removed them a long time Some financial experts have said time around. We should be patient. look into states. Yes some places have re- ago. Still that is not for me to that, Nigeria is bankrupt, what is I learnt that security agents are al- jected the idea of Ruga but, it’s all decide. The President can de- your take on this? ready working on the nominees. I the tech- in the process of negotiation. No- cide that by himself because he I don’t think Nigeria is bank- am sure he will submit the names nology that body can run away from establish- alone has the power to do that. rupt. I also don’t expect Emir Sa- to the National Assembly soon. you would ing colonies. If we don’t want them I think they should be removed nusi to say that Nigeria is bank- to roam about, then we must ear- and replaced with young officers, rupt. The Nation is not bankrupt This brings us to the caliber of peo- need. More mark a place for them. digital officers who will want to at all... ple to be appointed. Nigerians are impor- succeed and carve a name for clamoring for young people against Nigerians also berated the Vice themselves. Yet we borrow money to finance the previous ones. What is your take tantly the President Osibanjo when he down- our budget and do projects? on this? business played the issue of kidnapping and Still on Mr. President, what areas Borrowing money to do our I wasn’t disappointed with the processes other crimes recently in America. do you think he should look at projects is not bad. Every coun- caliber of people that became min- What is your take on this? this time around? try takes loan, even America isters in the last term. Some of them and the I agree with the Vice President I believe Mr. President Right takes loan. America has debt did very well in their post. In every regulatory that, the issue is being exaggerat- from 2015 has set very good agen- running into trillion, so there human endeavor, you can always do landscape ed. Yes there have been kidnap- da and if they are properly ad- is nothing wrong in borrowing better. So I think he can do better pings but it’s not out of control. dressed... as long as it is for capital expen- this time around. Sunday, July 21, 2019 POLITICS INTERVIEW 57 I Will Oppose Anything That I Believe Is Wrong – Yerima Hon Ahmed Yerima representing Misau/Danboa federal constituency of Bauchi state in the 8th session of the National Assembly, in this interview with RUTH CHOJI, the veteran journalist talks about his failed campaign and other sundry issues

Most people were surprised that cause it was a choice. You can al- you lost the elections to APC. What ways associate with people you happened? think you can blend with. There I believe if there was a free and is no law that allows people to be fair election, I wouldn’t have failed independent candidate in Nigeria because I empowered people per- else people like me will not associ- sonally and officially. I also repre- ate with any party. PDP and other sented them very well at the Na- parties are just platforms, there is tional Assembly. But we also need to no defined guidelines or defined look at the people we represent, do ideology like on taxes, population they understand what democracy is growth or anything that separate and the function of a lawmaker? them from each other. These are the things to be con- All the parties are just platform sidered in judging why and how of people seeking power and posi- somebody lost elections in Nige- tion. It’s not like United States Yerima ria. I don’t think the people are fair where you have Democratic Party, to themselves because some people Republican or anything. It’s just a It’s the responsibility of gov- athan started that project and didn’t help or represent them well, group of individuals with person- ernment to protect lives and prop- completed it and now the benefi- yet they chose to still vote or rig for al interest that come together and erties. It was the rallying point of ciaries are Nigerians and APC gov- them. form a party. I always believe in my APC that brought them to power. ernment. In Europe, Tanzania and ideas and thoughts about leader- So if they could not meet up with Kenya, they have thousands of rail Some people blame your loss on ship. I will oppose anything that I the challenges of security, it means lines. the faceoff between you and your believe is wrong. Politics is not a ca- you have failed in that aspect. former governor. Do you think it reer for me. To me it is an opportu- Where do you see Nigeria in the played a role in it? nity to offer service. I will continue Killing is not the only thing Nige- next 4years? The governor also failed. That with my ideas and won’t stop tell- ria is grappling with, there is ban- People will be more under- might be one of the reasons I be- ing people what is right. Nigeria is ditry, kidnapping and other vices. standing of what is happening in lieve. I opposed the former gover- not moving forward and so it needs Don’t you think these are indices of government, and once they get nor entirely on two or three rea- people that will point it to the right a failed state? that understanding, they will have sons. There was no project to show direction. In 2014 to 2015, tackling Boko no choice but to look for alterna- since he took over and he did have a Haram was rallying point for us in tive leadership. Nigerians will face good relationship between him and Most lawmakers that left the APC the APC and we were able to con- lots of setbacks and they will learn the people of the state. The gover- at the National Assembly like Sara- tain it in the Northeast but today, a lot about their leaders. nor was a one man show. Those ki, Nazif and the rest lost the elec- there is rampage of kidnapping, were some of the things I opposed. tions. What does it portend for 9th killings and other issues. This could Going to Bauchi, the state has a So yes they ensured that I lost the session? It’s not be because of the state of the econ- new leadership. What are your ex- elections but the worst of it all was Its means inexperience. Two, omy and quality of leadership we pectations from Bala Muham- the attitude of the people. the National Assembly might not enough to have in place. I believe the govern- mad? be able to meet its expectations at secure an ment can do more than what they The people of Bauchi have a Most of the people that lost elec- some points. The leadership of the are doing to contain this situation. lot of expectations from Bala tions in Bauchi were those that National Assembly is good because area with It’s not enough to secure an area Muhammad. They voted for him abandoned the APC and crossed they have experience but for some military with military and police, you need because they hated the previous over to the PDP. Do you think that at the constituency level, they are and police, to introduce some economic pack- administration. There are a lot was a major factor? not ranking so it will affect their age that will empower the citizens. of expectations because the peo- I don’t think that is the only rea- delivery. A lot of them especial- you need You need to have some incentives ple have suffered, most will want son alone. It might be in some cases. ly from the APC were favored by to intro- for the private sector that will make him to rush and start delivering But the syndrome of bringing peo- their governors to be there, not duce some them employ people. They need to on campaign promises but, we ple down played a major part in los- because they have an understand- create more jobs. need to be accommodating and ing the elections for most of us. ing of what they will do there or in- economic give him time to settle in and terest of their people at heart. So Some Nigerians have tried to set sanitize the state first. I expect Feelers from the presidency shows package those that will be unfortunate to that will agenda for Mr. President in this sec- him to create a social investment that your former Governor is be- have new comers might not benefit ond term. What areas will you sug- initiative that will kick start the ing considered for the ministeri- much but those with ranking rep- empower gest? economy of the state to create al appointment. What is your take resentatives will benefit more. the citizens. That is a tough question be- employment and economic activ- on this? cause he had all the opportunity to ities. I expect Bala muhammed to It’s left for President Buhari be- Still on National Assembly, were You need to change things but he didn’t do it in carry everybody along. The pre- cause I don’t have the right to tell you surprised with the caliber of have some his first term. He said he was fight- vious government failed because him who to nominate for ministe- people elected to lead the 9th ses- incentives ing corruption but I haven’t seen of nepotism, lack of purpose and rial appointment. It’s not my busi- sion of the National Assembly? the result yet. If I will advise him, the governor then refused to lis- ness. He can appoint him to be any- No I wasn’t surprised. Femi is for the then there must be regulations of ten to voice of reasoning. Prin- thing he wants. I will not oppose it a good guy. He is qualified to be private sec- government process because if I say cipal actors that brought the if Muhammad is to be a minister be- the leader of the National assem- tor that will they should concentrate on roads, government in 2015 were not cause he is not my business. If they bly. He has the prerequisite for suc- there are lots of projects that were tolerated again. We were made feel he is the best person from Bau- cess. Maybe there was influence make them inherited in 2015 and till date, they outcasts deliberately by the for- chi state, then they should go ahead from outside but it’s up to him to have not been completed. It’s not mer governor. If Bala carries ev- and appoint him. employ manage it well. people. just to be a leader but you need to erybody along and makes every- have a plan of what you want to body understand, it is a collective Do you have any regret leaving the Coming back to the state of the They need achieve. So Nigerians are the best victory, then he will enjoy every- APC to the PDP seeing that you lost Nation, are you worried with the to create ones to judge if he has really fought body’s support. I hope he will not the elections? spate of killings that is taking place corruption. People talk of railway do the same mistake the former No, I don’t have any regret be- in some states across the nation? more jobs from Abuja to Kaduna but Jon- governor did. 58 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 kiddies kingdom PUZZLE WITH CHIKA MEFOR AND KELECHI MBAEGBULAM 08156719304 (SMS ONLY)

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BY GABRIEL ATUMEYI party. In May 1962 with the Western House of Assembly Akintola was born in set to remove Akintola after to the family the party had earlier passed of Akintola Akinbola and a vote of no confidence in the Akanke, his father was a trader premier in a party meeting, and descended from a family crisis erupted on the floor of of traders. At a young age, the the house. The AG party broke family moved to Minna and into two factions leading to he was briefly educated at a several crises in the Western Church Missionary Society Region House of Assembly school in the city. In 1922, that led the central/federal he returned to Ogbomosho government, headed by the to live with his grandfather Prime Minister Sir Abubakar and subsequently attended Tafawa Balewa to declare a Baptist day school before State of Emergency rule in proceeding to Baptist College the Western region and Chief in 1925. (Dr.) M.A Majekodunmi, the He taught at the Baptist Federal Minister of Health was Academy from 1930 to 1942 appointed as Administrator. and thereafter worked briefly Eventually Akintola was with the Nigerian Railway restored to power (even though Corporation . During this he had lost the legal battle with period, he became acquainted the Judicial Committee of the with H.O. Davies, a lawyer Privy Council then Nigeria’s and politician and joined the highest tribunal) as Premier in Nigerian Youth Movement 1963. In the general election where he assisted Ikoli of 1965, Akintola won his and supported the latter position as Premier, not as to represent Lagos in the member of the Action Group legislative council over the party, but as the leader of a candidacy of Samuel Akisanya, newly formed party called who was supported by the Baptist Teachers’ Union Minister for Communications Nigerian National Democratic Azikiwe. and the Nigerian Youth and Aviation. Party (NNDP), which was in He joined the staff of the Movement. He left teaching Decisions over the direction an alliance with the Northern Daily Service Newspaper and to study public administration of strategic alliances by People’s Congress (NPC) the soon became the editor in 1943 and law in England. After he the party, the adoption of party that then controlled the with the support of Akinola was trained as a lawyer in the democratic socialism as the federal government. Maja, a shareholder, replacing United Kingdom, Akintola party’s platform and the battle Akintola was dignified Ernest Ikoli as editor. Akintola returned to Nigeria in 1949 for supremacy in the party orator and was responsible for was also founder of Iroyin and teamed up with other led to disagreement between completing the founding of Yoruba, a newspaper written educated Nigerians from the Chiefs Akintola and Awolowo. University of (Awolowo’s in the . In Western Region to form the Akintola disagreed with Decisions over brainchild and currently 1945, he opposed the general Action Group (AG) under the Awolowo’s decision not to join the direction Obafemi Awolowo University) strike led by Azikiwe’s NCNC leadership of Chief Obafemi the coalition government. of strategic in 1962, while still a premier and Michael Imoudu , earning Awolowo. Akintola felt the Yoruba in Western Region. He was the distrust of politicians like He initially was the legal people of the West were losing alliances by also involved in development Anthony Enahoro. In 1946, he adviser of the group before their pre-eminent position the party, the of Premier Hotel and other earned a British scholarship becoming the deputy leader in business, university and adoption of monuments. to study in the U.K. and in 1953 after the death of administration in Nigeria to democratic completed legal studies by Bode Thomas . He defeated the Igbo people of the East, Death 1950. He started his legal Arthur Prest in the primary simply because the Igbo- socialism as Akintola was assassinated career working as a lawyer to succeed Bode Thomas. controlled NCNC had joined the party’s in Ibadan, the capital of on land and civic matters. In As the deputy leader of the the government and the AG platform and Western Region, on the day 1952, he formed a partnership AG party, he did not serve had not. He also opposed the battle for of Nigeria’s first military coup with Chris Ogunbanjo,Chief in the regional Western the party’s decision to adopt of 15 January 1966—which Bode Thomas and Michael Region Government headed democratic socialism as its supremacy in terminated the First Republic. Odesanya. by the premier Awolowo ideology, preferring a more the party led This was the ‘Young Majors but was the Action Group conservative stance. to disagree- Coup’ or the ‘coup of the Political career Parliamentary Leader/Leader ment be- January boys ‘, which resulted Like many other African of Opposition in the House of Criticisms in the assassination of many nationalists Akintola was Representatives of Nigeria . At Akintola was accused by tween Chiefs leading politicians, mostly a teacher in the 1930s and the federal level he served as Chief Awolowo for trying to Akintola and members of the Northern early 1940s and a member of Minister for Health and later supplant him as Leader of the Awolowo People’s Congress. 60 OPINION www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Presidential Election Petition Tribunal: The Chasing Shadow Moves Of Atiku Abubakar And PDP BY ABDULLAHI O HARUNA, Abuja was at the time of the election not pose a very pertinent question, is 400 his phone. The witness could not also admitted that there were over 517 qualified to contest the said election. witnesses, taking into consideration our state the name of the server he sent Polling Units in his Local Government As expected, the Peoples’ Democratic (e). That it may be determined that electoral laws and jurisprudence into his result to. As the trials continue, Area and he visited about 201 of them Party and its Presidential flag bearer the 2nd Respondent submitted to the consideration, enough to establish the we have seen how the witnesses the and spent approximately ten minutes in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Commission affidavit containing false case of the petitioners? Our subsequent Petitioners called were largely unable at each one. This would have amounted Abubakar are in Court challenging the information of a fundamental nature discussion will provide answer to this to substantiate their depositions during to a total of thirty-three and half hours, victory of All Progressives Congress and in aid of his qualification for the said question. cross-examination. One Ambassador even though he admitted that polling its flag bearer, President Muhammadu election. IN THE ALTERNATIVE (f). Conventionally, once a case is before Madiel Samaki told the court under hours were between 8.00am and Buhari. Alhaji Atiku and his party, the That the election to the office of the the court or a legally and fittingly cross-examination that he knew Atiku 5.00pm in most areas. PDP had filed 146 pages petition before President of Nigeria held on 23rd constituted tribunal, it is subjuidice was born on 25 November 1948 in Mohammed Opaluwa told the court the Presidential Election Petition February 2019 be nullified and a fresh to discuss facts of the litigious matter Jada, present-day Adamawa state by that he got the figures he quoted as the Tribunal sitting at the Court of Appeal election ordered. within the context of the law outside Nigerian parents and is therefore a scores of the PDP and APC respectively Complex, Abuja. To start with, Atiku had prayed the the courtroom. Thank goodness, I won’t Nigerian by birth. He added that he also from “those who voted.” He could not Alhaji Atiku and his party have tribunal to grant him access to check be found wanting in this regard as I am attended Provisional Secondary School recall the number of registered voters, alleged irregularities, non-qualification, the supposed INEC server, the tribunal neither a lawyer nor a worker in the in Yola, Adamawa State with Atiku in accredited voters and actual voters in violence, intimidation, bias on the part declined. Pressed for evidence before temple of justice. 1961. He however claimed that he was his polling unit. of Independent National Electoral the tribunal to ascertain the existence Be that as it may, while this article neither aware that Jada in Adamawa The 16 July 2019 trial opened Commission and outright rigging. The of the server, the petitioner produced a is not meant to be another tribunal State, where Atiku was born, was at any with the cross examination of Mr. Petitioners pray jointly and severally video clip showing Mike Igini, Resident to adjudicate on the matter, it is not time a part of Northern Cameroon nor Segun Sowunmi, media adviser to against the Respondents as follows:- Electoral Commissioner of Akwa Ibom out of place to analyze some curious that prior to 1919, Cameroon was being Atiku Abubakar and the one PDP (a). That it may be determined that State, speaking on a TV program of the developments pertaining to Atiku’s administered by Germany. He stated referred to as ‘star witness” by the the 2nd Respondent was not duly possibility of INEC employing electronic presidential petition so far for the that to the best of his knowledge, Jada respondents. President Buhari showed elected by a majority of lawful votes transmission of results during the 2019 number of times the tribunal has sat. was in Northern Nigeria before 1946 the court a video clip of an interview cast in the said election and therefore general elections; INEC countered It is as dramatic as it has come. and although he was in secondary granted to Channels Television by the the declaration and return of the 2nd during one of the tribunal sittings that Like stated above, the Petitioners school in 1961, he was not taught how INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Respondent by the 1st Respondent as Igini is its not spokesperson. have thus far called 58 witnesses from Northern Cameroon became part of Yakubu on 6 February 2019 wherein the President of Nigeria is unlawful, The Petitioners listed about 400 the 400 they listed. An assessment of Nigeria. He also admitted not being the latter gave reasons why the results undue, null, void and of no effect. (b). witnesses to prove their petition and the performance of the witnesses called present when Atiku’s mother gave birth of the 2019 elections would not be That it may be determined that the 1st have even gone ahead to generate thus far will show that the Peoples’ to him. transmitted electronically. In the video, Petitioner was duly and validly elected results of the said election, purportedly Democratic Party and Alhaji Atiku In a similar testimony, One Professor Yakubu cited the problems and ought to be returned as President from the INEC server in which the Abubakar are only chasing shadows at Mohammed Kabir Kayatu told the of communication, poor network of Nigeria, having polled the highest Petitioners won the 2019 election! the tribunal. court that his deceased father told coverage and the challenge of cyber number of lawful votes cast at the The Petitioners have opened their During one of the trials, the him that Atiku was born in Nigeria. security as factors that would militate election to the office of the President case and have so far called 58 witnesses Petitioners called one witness from Ali testified that a certain INEC against electronic transmission of of Nigeria held on 23rd February 2019 out of the 400 originally listed in 9 State. The witness averred in his Commissioner by name Abubakar results. Sowunmi denied knowledge and having satisfied the constitutional days out of 10 days allotted to them witness statement on oath before the Kaura accepted a bribe of Ten Thousand of the interview and claimed to have requirements for the said election. (c). to prove their case. It is now safe to tribunal that he did transmit the result Dollars ($10,000.00) from an APC only listened to an interview where An order directing the 1st Respondent assess the witnesses called thus far by of the election in the area he officiated agent and that he made a verbal report the Chairman had said electronic to issue Certificate of Return to the the Petitioners to see if and if, they will to the INEC server with a code provided of the incident to the Police about it but transmission of results is possible. 1st Petitioner as the duly elected be able to discharge the burden of prove by INEC. But during cross-examination, had no extract from the Police at the President of Nigeria. (d). That it may be placed on them by our electoral laws and the witness could not provide the code time of his testimony. Haruna (Haru-spice) writes from Garki determined that the 2nd Respondent jurisprudence. But before them, let me as he alleged that he left the code in Comrade Abubakar Sadiq Abdullahi Abuja Much Ado Ruth Tene Natsa On CAN’s Purported Support For Fatoyinbo

In the past week a number of clergy of Busola and Pastor Fatoyinbo judges wouldn’t allow the cause of way African culture). If you cannot men purportedly on the platform respectively, came to a head with justice take it’s place, as supporters handle it why not leave, why hurt the of the Christian Association of the visit of some members of the continue to claim inside knowledge man you claim to love? are the many Nigeria (CAN) had paid a visit to the Christian body, CAN. of the allegation that happened with questions begging for answers. Commonwealth of Zion Assembly This is even as controversial no witnesses. On Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo’s I assure you (COZA). blogger, Dr Kemi Olunloye had The revelations have sadly rape allegations, the Pentecostal The visit according to the through her investigations opened up a cankerworm of hidden Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN) has that we are leader of the delegation, FCT CAN continued to discredit the claim of sexual abuses that had happened to set up a three man committee with you and Chairman, Samson Jonah was to rape as stated by Busola Dakolo. minors and women across all ages to investigate the matter, while encourage members of the church In the video posted on social and over periods of time, raising, an controversial blogger, Dr Olunloye will continue and also assure of their support to media, the clergy men were heard outcry against rapes and rapists. continues to release clips of her to be with Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. saying “I assure you that we are with This has also exposed the need investigations. you. We are Recall that Pastor Fatoyinbo you and will continue to be with you. for an indepth sex education, both As is, the norm with Nigeria, had over the past two weeks been We are in support of the Church, we in school and at homes, to enable while investigations are still on, in support of besieged with condemnations over are in support of your pastor, we victims speak out rather than help the social media police accuse and the Church, his ‘alleged’ rape of Busola Dakolo, stand by him and this church will protect perpetrators through the judge without reverting to the we are in wife to Timi Dakolo twenty years continue to March forward”. existing culture of silence. court of justice which declares a man back. Following the backlash in which Amidst this drama are the innocent until proven otherwise by support of The rape allegation had led to many Christians condemned the recurring stories of domestic a competent court of law. your pastor, protests marches against the Abuja stand of the Christian body, new violence, this time against men, as Lest we forget, the week drowned and Lagos branches of the church online preachers have come up two women from Kano and Jigawa the news of the President’s new we stand by various activists and also opened to argue that there was nothing states respectively allegedly burnt portrait which will definitely boost by him and a deluge of rape allegations from wrong with the body declaring their their spouses over plans to take in economic activities for Artistes this church several minors and young women support to the embattled clergy second wives. across the nation and equally by various men of the cloth among man, while others have called for a It leaves one wondering why drowned the Senate confirmation will continue others. disclaimer or an outright apology women will risk jail terms and of Tanko Muhammed as substantive to March The rape allegation which has from CAN. indeed risks their lives because Chief Justice of Nigeria. continued to garner all manner As usual, as it is the case with their husbands have chosen the It is another new week, which forward of revelations by both supporters social media trials, the social media way of polygamy( which is by the promises great hope for Nigerians. Sunday, July 21, 2019 FEATURE 61 Delayed Inland Dry Port Crippling Commerical Activities In Kebbi Lolo is regarded as Kebbi State’s agricultural corridor, and a commercial jewel that would assist Nigeria’s diversification process, improving the country’s economic climate locally and internationally. This dream hangs on the proposal by government to build a dry inland port for the growing business community. YAHAYA SARKI writes

here is no doubt that both economic and commercial activities is what makes a place, regardless of how big or small. These prac- Ttices are viable and reliable for de- velopment beneficial to both the people, state and country at large. It is in this light that Lolo in Keb- bi state which lies in a semi urban area of Bagudu local government, has unmistakably become a prom- ising business hub to drive Nigeria’s economy forward. Lolo is about 123 kilometres away from the state capital Birnin Keb- bi via Kamba in Dandi local govern- ment area. While from Bagudo lo- cal government where it is located, it is a distance of 158 kilometres by road. This agricultural and business set- tlement also borders two West Af- rican countries of Benin and Niger republic. The economic and com- mercial activities of the area is thanks to its strategic position as a border town and linkages to these African countries. Kebbi State is lucky to have two important borders linking the Re- public of Niger and the Republic of Benin respectively at Kamba, Lolo , Dole kaina water point leading to Lolo by boat Nigeria and Gaya Niger Republic and IIoua in Republic of Benin. one country to another. week. Already the area according to the Owing to the economic poten- Hundreds of people between In the time being, although the locals have since been surveyed and tials of Lolo as an international Nigeria and Benin as well as oth- immediate former governor, Saidu quantified by the state ministry of market and corridor that facilitates er West African countries such as Dakingari had budgeted 14 billion Lands and Housing and a delegation the movement of goods and per- Niger, Burkina Faso, also carry out naira for reconstruction of the in- from the Nigerian Shippers Council sons across the border, the federal their legitimate businesses and ternational road, Lolo still has a road have recently visited the area for in- government of Nigeria through the transactions in Lolo. that links the two sister countries spection. Nigerian Shippers Council has pro- In the same vein, Lolo has an in- Benin and Niger republic making it The area is also fortified with se- posed to establish The Lolo Inland ternational market where people easier for trade to go on. curity, a mini army barracks and a Container Depot (ICD) since 2015 come to transact businesses, eg The Kamba and Bagudo local gov- police station apart from the pres- in order to facilitate and encourage trade and commerce. ernment councils play an important ence of the Customs,Immigration hinterland and intraregional trades. Food stuffs and cash crops such role in the facilitation of inter-states and the State Security Service. However, this proposal is taking as rice ,onions,maize ,groundnut trade, because of their position as The benefitting host communi- time in being implemented. ,tomato and livestock such as cows Nigerian border commercial hub ty of Lolo which is a very important Meanwhile, it is not surprising and goats are also sold. These ac- centres for traders from Central and stakeholder in the establishment that any first time visitor to Lolo, tivities facilitate the movement of West Africa. of the dry port, wants the federal will notice the behive of economic goods and persons from different These two communities speak the government of Nigeria to collabo- Kebbi State and commercial activities at an in- countries. same language, Hausa language pre- rate with Kebbi State Government is lucky to ternational level. Also unmissable is Interestingly, most of the goods dominantly spoken and have the to make the Lolo Inland Dry port a have two the farming activities of the people that come from Benin for transac- same culture, meanwhile their Re- reality. of the area. tion into Nigeria are cosmetics, oil public of Benin counterpart and Community leaders and mem- important On reaching Kamba to Dole Kaina palm and other goods, while the other Francophone countries speak bers expressed unreserved willing- borders ,there lies a water entry , a small riv- ones from Nigeria going into Benin French. ness to support the establishment er with boats moving from one point and other African countries are ag- A visit to Lolo community by of the dry port in their area and can- linking the to the other of Lolo. People most- ricultural products such as rice ,sor- Leadership Sunday, reveals the great not withhold their enthusiasm and Republic of ly come to this busy point for com- ghum ,maize among others. economic , social and even cultural joy about the initiative. The leaders Niger and mercial trading activities with their The Lolo international market potentials of the area and what Keb- hope that government would start goods and bags of different grain of for sometime now serves as a link, bi State and Nigeria stands to gain the project in earnest. the Republic crops, loaded and off loaded at both connection to several other African if a dry inland port is established in The village head of Lolo, Abubakar of Benin ends. countries facilitating trade and is in- the area. Muhammad Lolo ( Lonzon of Lolo ) respectively Some of these traders are going deed a hub centre for traders from The location of the site is one by was full of praise to God for select- into Lolo to Benin while others are different part ms of West Africa and two kilometres stretch of land on ing the area for the project. He said at Kamba, coming back into Lolo. At the border Central African countries. the outskirts of Lolo close to the his hope was rekindled when a del- Lolo , between Lolo and Benin, just about Lolo has become so popular that border with Benin Republic, about egation from the Nigerian Shippers Nigeria and 3 kilometres away, exist Customs, as a melting business point, peo- 5 kilometres to Nigeria/Benin re- Council visited the area. Immigration keeping vigil on what ple from far and near in places such public entry point. “Just recently, a delegation from Gaya Niger comes in and out of the country. as Benin Republic,Togo,Burkina Investigations carried out by the Nigerian Shippers Council, led Republic Nigeria and Republic of Benin Faso,Niger,Mali,Cote d’ Ivoire, Gha- Leadership Sunday revealed that the by the Director of the Northwest, have taken this opportunity of the na as well as Northern part of Cam- land which is meant for the project came here, we showed them the site and IIoua in Lolo area for free trade. Seen at the eroon and Chad transporting them- is owned by individuals who have which consists of 1 by 2 kilometres Republic of region are trucks in large numbers selves by road and water patronise willingly given it out for the proj- stretch of land. She expressed ut- Benin as goods are exchanged, those for Lolo international market which ect, but are however awaiting com- import and those for export from takes place every Wednesday of the pensation from the government. ➔ CONTINUES ON THE NEXT PAGE 62 FEATURE Sunday, July 21, 2018 Delayed Inland Dry Port Crippling Commerical Activities In Kebbi

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most happiness about it. “This project we believe, is part of the diversification agenda of Mr President and we are happy to be part of it. The numerous develop- ment it will bring to our area is un- quantifiable, this is not to say about the generation of employment to our hundreds of youths and even the people. “We pray that God will give both President Buhari and Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu the cour- age to make this project a reality. My call on government is to has- ten the project which will not only generate wealth and employment to people here but will quickly improve the economy of Nigeria. “Luckily, Lolo is a border town that has links to about three coun- tries, Benin and Niger republic. God has blessed this area with many business potentials, people from Ghana bring palm oil, we grow on- ion and rice in large quantities, we have about nine kilometres of Fa- Customs and Immigration check point at the border between Nigeria and Benin Republic dama land for massive production which is in line with both PMB and Governor Bagudu agricultural agen- comes to this area, he would assure “You see, bulk of our people are establishment of Lolo Inland Con- da. us that the dry port would become farmers , we border Benin and Ni- tainer Dryport would pave way for “If you go round to see for your- a reality. In fact that ambition of the ger republics in our local govern- economic activities, job creation, self the natural richness of this area, governor has become just like his ment , Bagudo local government. increase trade between land cit- you will be amazed. There are farm- chewing stick, always talking about We are happy and have already al- ies and coastal region as well as ers that can get 800 bags even over it to see that during his tenure this located land to Nigerian Shippers increase trade ties between Nige- 1000 bags from their yeild , that is dry port takes off. Council, which is a demonstration ria and other African countries. why we are making special appeal to “Our other political leader, Sen- of our zeal, commitment and sup- This will further harness agri- federal to tap into the endowment ator Yahaya Abdullahi, last time he port for the success of the project. cultural products of Nigeria via of this area by setting up a dry port”, came during the campaign, made a “Most importantly our area is Kebbi for export to African coun- he said. similar pledge to work towards the also peaceful for any development. tries as well strengthen socio cul- The Lolo community leader, while establishment of the dry port. All We are please appealing to the fed- tural ties between Nigeria, Re- pledging total support of his people these are giving us caurage and hope eral government to make its pres- public of Benin,Niger and other on the project said ‘’ We will support that the government will do it . ence known here by establishing African countries that transact this project 100 percent. Whatever “Let me tell you one thing, when the dry port, so that the whole Af- business in Lolo. is needed of us we will do because it our people, I mean people of this rica can converge here for busi- However, there are some chal- is for the benefit of my people. The community heard about the pro- ness because the inland contain- lenges which the Kebbi State gov- coming of officials from the Nige- posed inland dry port, they were ju- er dry port is not only for Nigeria ernment and the Federal Gov- rian Shippers Council is an indica- bilating and happy. The issue is the but also for the people of Benin ernment of Nigeria needs to join tion of federal government’s resolve talk of the town, they fully know ,Ghana,Niger,Cameroon and many hands to address. There is the to carry out the project. All that we what will acrue to Lolo, the bene- others,” he said. need for the provision of electric- want is prompt action from the gov- fits that will come to a small town Another politician of the area, ity in Lolo, as well as the need for ernment and we will surely support like Lolo, automatic improvement Maryam Ibrahim who is the Wom- the improvement of the existing the course,” he emphasised. in every facet will come. en Leader of Lolo did not hide her road leading to Benin Republic . An elder of the community and “We are really proud about this. feelings on the proposed inland dry The construction of more roads the traditional title holder of Lolo You see in terms of trade, you have port in Lolo. She said the women within the area for easy and Majidadin Lolo, Muhammad Ibra- seen with your eyes internation- folk and youths would greatly ben- smooth transport of persons and him, also cannot hide his feelings on al trade is going on you see people efit from the project. goods would be welcomed as there the proposed inland port in Lolo. from Benin republic, Niger republic “The advantages are numerous, is the need for the establishment “To be candid, I do not know come with trucks loaded with goods it will provide employment to our of internet service for communi- how to express my feelings about at the border side. Those trucks are youths thereby checking youth res- cation, there is need for the estab- the proposed dry port because it is there for 24 hours on daily basis, off tiveness. Business will spring up. lishment of hotels and there is also very vital to our development espe- loading and loading goods. So you Women too will benefit as our hus- the need to ensure safety of boat cially the youths. You see our youths see if the dry port is established, bands will get jobs to do to take care passengers who use the river as a are very focused on self reliance. So imagine the economic activities that of the family, while we the wom- means of transport through pro- The hope for that it will be very good for us. would take place here on an interna- en will engage in petty business or visions of life safety vests to each “One other advantage is that we tional dimension. I am appealing to trade which will generate income to passenger as well as the enforce- and expres- are predominantly farmers here that government to please, in the name families. ment of loading order to avoid sions of joy take advantage of rainy and dry sea- of God, hasten the commencement “No doubt that if this dry port is over loading the boats, thereby regarding son farming. So you see, when the of Lolo dry port project so that it will constructed a lot of development guarding against boat mishap. dry port is established, our agricul- be for the benefit of not only the in- will acrue to our area like electric- It is hoped that with the enthu- the estab- tural produce will now have a big digenes but Nigeria at large “he im- ity, hotels and our roads will be im- siasm shown by governor Abuba- lishment of market, socially, economically we plored. proved. kar Atiku Bagudu on Lolo inland a dry port in will be uplifted. The hope and expressions of joy An akara seller in the commu- dryport establishment through “Why we are happy now is that regarding the establishment of a dry nity, Tani Bello, although not ful- his numerous trips to the area, as- Lolo is in the government is now more deter- port in Lolo is in the air everywhere, ly comprehending what a dry port suring the people of the area his air every- mined to construct this inland dry even the political class of the com- is, expressed optimism that such a commitment on the sucess of the port. Of recent , some days back, the munity is not left behind. development will boost her petty project and of recent the visit by where, even Zonal Director of Northwest Zone, Hassan Adamu Lolo is the incum- business since more and more peo- the Nigerian Shippers Council to the political Hajiya Karina Othman visited us bent elected Councillor of the area. ple will come to Lolo. the project which has been on the class of the to see the proposed site for the dry Adamu expressed happiness and “All I know is that as more and drawing board for over six years, will port. This has given us courage that gratitude to God for giving the area more people come to Lolo from dif- now see the light of the day and be- community the dry port would be established. such an opportunity to serve as a ferent places, even from Benin and come a reality before President Bu- is not left “And then the current governor, commercial hub of not only Kebbi Niger, my business of selling Akara hari and Governor Abubakar Atiku behind Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, but Africa, although the dry port is will be boosted,” she said smiling. Bagudu end their tenures respec- has made it a duty. Each time he still at proposal level. It is pertinent to note that the tively. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 63 Kimberly Anyadike: Youngest African-American Pilot imberly Anyadike, who was born jobs around the Compton Airport. As part of piloted a plane coast-to-coast across the in 1994, is a pilot from Compton, the program’s requirements, she maintained United States. California. In 2009, Kimberly a strong academic record throughout the Upon her arriving home on July 11, 2009, Anyadike, an African American period. Anyadike received an award from the County KINGSLEY OPURU BY teenager of Nigerian descent made Despite having a fear of heights, Anyadike of Los Angeles, and was personally invited historyK and became the first African American said that being in the cockpit of a plane is “an by governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to visit female and the youngest African American to amazing experience”. the California State Capitol. In May 2015, fly an aeroplane across the United States. As Anyadike gradually built up 100 hours Anyadike received the Tuskegee Airmen’s Kimberly achieved this great heights and set of flight time, she conceived the idea of flying inaugural Young Aviator’s Award in Tuskegee, the record after just two years of pilot training across the country. She wanted to inspire Alabama, in recognition of her achievements through a special after-school programme other youths, while also honouring the as a pilot. she enrolled in . The programme was ran by Tuskegee Airmen, an African-American air In 2017, Anyadike was interviewed about the Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum in combat unit that served during World War II. her transcontinental flight for a special Compton where she lives with her family. Departing on June 29, 2009, 15-year-old Disney Channel segment for Black History While on the 13-day flight, Kimberly Anyadike flew a single-engine Cessna 172 Month entitled ‘True Heroes Are Timeless’. successfully flew from Compton to Virginia from Compton, California to Newport News, Earlier in 2018, Pilot Kimberly Anyadike was and back. In an interview with CNN, she Virginia and back, completing the journey invited to speak at the Martin Luther King Jr. described the experience as a dream come in 13 days. She was accompanied by adult Day event at West Covina Civic Center where true and an amazing experience with only a safety pilot Ronnell Norman, and Major Levi she spoke as a 23-year-old full of hope and light storm and bad weather as her challenge. H. Thornhill, an 87-year-old retired U.S. Air determination encouraging the youth to be Kimberly fell in love with planes and flying Force pilot who had served as a member of inspired by their history and not let race limit at the age of 12 while learning about the the Tuskegee Airmen. them to achieve their dreams. African American pilots who flew in the World Anyadike made at least a dozen scheduled For her college education, Anyadike enrolled War. The lessons in history school inspired stops along the way, and navigated through at the University of California, Los Angeles the teenager who had dreams of becoming a thunderstorms as she flew across Texas. In (UCLA), majoring in physiological science cardiovascular surgeon to achieve more and Washington, D.C., Congresswoman Laura with minors in African-American studies and also become a certified pilot breaking records Richardson came to congratulate the young Spanish. During her senior year, she was also in America and for the black community at pilot, and in Tuskegee, Alabama, Mayor working as a registered emergency medical large. Omar Neal proclaimed July 2 to be “Kimberly technician, and was volunteering for her local Anyadike was accompanied by an adult Anyadike Day”. chapter of the Flying Samaritans to bring safety pilot, and by a retired Air Force pilot During stops in different cities, Anyadike’s medical care to Tijuana, Mexico. who had served with the WWII Tuskegee plane was autographed by about 50 different She graduated with her undergraduate Airmen. Her plane was autographed by about Tuskegee Airmen. Major degree from UCLA in June 2016. When 50 Tuskegee airmen as she stopped at different Thornhill acted asked about future aspirations, Anyadike cities across the US, and she completed the as Anyadike’s has said that she plans to enroll in round-trip journey in a single-engine Cessna representative medical school and become a 172 in 13 days. to make the cardiovascular surgeon. Kimberly enjoyed a lot of fame and necessary Anyadike’s elder sister, recognition for her achievements, thereby, introductions Kelly, also took aviation encouraging young girls and black people, in with regional lessons at Tomorrow’s general, to follow their dreams and never stop chapters of Aeronautical Museum. In believing in them. During her flight, she made the airmen. 2008, on her sixteenth stops to speak with several young people Although birthday, Kelly became and meet many of the Tuskegee Airmen who the record the youngest African- signed her plane. had never American woman to pilot In 2015, Anyadike received the first Young been officially four different fixed-wing Aviator’s Award from the Tuskegee Airmen in tracked before her aircraft in a single day. In recognition of her achievements. In 2016, she journey, Anyadike interviews, Anyadike has graduated from the University of California, is considered the said that a friendly rivalry Los Angeles with an undergraduate degree. youngest black American with Kelly helped inspire her Born in 1994, Anyadike grew up in woman — and possibly to complete her own piloting Compton, California. She has an older brother the youngest person of any achievements. and sister. Her parents are originally from race or gender — to have Nigeria, and their surname Anyadike means successfully “eye of the warrior” in the Igbo language. Anyadike took dance lessons at the Lula Washington Dance Academy, served as a junior lifeguard at Venice Beach for five years, and volunteered as a youth leader at her local church. At a young age, she showed a strong interest in medical science and anatomy; her mother taught her to identify and name all 206 bones in the body. Anyadike later attended science classes at the Charles Drew University Saturday Science Academy, an L.A.-based STEM subjects program for youth ranging in age from preschool to grade 12. Anyadike took her first flying lessons at the age of 12, attending an after-school aviation program offered by Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum for disadvantaged youths. She was inspired to take lessons after reading about Jonathan Strickland, an earlier participant of the program who became the youngest person to fly a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter solo in a single day. Anyadike paid for her flight lessons with “museum dollars” earned by washing airplanes and working odd nigerians in diaspora nigerians 64 UNREPORTED Sunday, July 21, 2019 Longest-Serving African Female Presidents

Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is Africa’s first elected female President who served two consecutive terms after winning the 2005 and 2011 Presidential elections, making her the longest-serving African female President. She had initially run for Presidential office in 1997 against Charles Taylor, but lost. During her tenure she was also elected Chair of the Economic Community of West African States in June of 2016. Sirleaf stood for President as the candidate of the Unity Party in the 2005 general election. She came second in the first round of voting behind footballer George Weah. In the subsequent run-off election, Sirleaf earned 59% of the vote versus 40% for Weah, though Weah disputed the results. The announcement of the new leader was postponed until further Sahle-Work Zewde Joyce Hilda Banda election investigations were carried out. On November 23, 2005, Sirleaf was declared the winner of the Liberian election and confirmed as the country’s next president. Her inauguration, attended by many foreign dignitaries, including United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and First Lady Laura Bush, took place on January 16, 2006. In January 2010, Sirleaf announced her intension to run for a second term in office in the 2011 Presidential election while speaking to a joint session of the Legislature. Opposition leaders noted that in doing so, she had broken a promise made during her 2005 campaign to only serve one term if elected. Sirleaf went ahead to contest and garnered 43.9 percent of the vote in the first round, more than any other candidate but short of the 50 percent needed to avoid a run-off. Tubman came in second with 32.7 percent, pitting him against Sirleaf in the second round. Tubman Catherine Samba Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called for a boycott of the run-off, claiming that the results of the unanimously elected President by 2014. Joyce Banda Foundation, founder second woman to be appointed first round had been fraudulent. the National Assembly. Following the Central African of the National Association of an ambassador in Ethiopia’s Sirleaf denied the allegations, and Gurib-Fakim is the first woman Republic conflict under the Djotodia Business Women (NABW), Young history (Ambassador Yodit Emiru international observers reported elected as president of the country administration and President Women Leaders Network and the was the first woman to hold an that the first round election had and is the third woman to have Michel Djotodia’s resignation after Hunger Project. ambassadorship). been free, fair and transparent. served as Head of State after Queen a CEEAC summit on January In 2014, Forbes named President A veteran in the Ethiopian As a result of the boycott, Sirleaf Elizabeth II and Monique Ohsan 10, 2014, Alexandre-Ferdinand Banda as the 40th most powerful Foreign Service, Sahle-Work won the second round with 90.7 Bellepeau, who acted as President Nguendet served as acting President woman in the world and the most served as Ambassador to Senegal, percent of the vote, though voter in 2012 following the resignation until the CNT elected Samba Panza powerful woman in Africa. In with accreditation to Mali, Cape turnout significantly declined of President Anerood Jugnauth, as interim President from a list of November 2016, Banda announced Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia from the first round. and again in 2015 following the eight candidates who proved they that she was willing to stand as a and Guinea, from 1989 to 1993. Sirleaf crossed party lines to resignation of President Kailash had no link to either the Séléka or Presidential candidate in the 2019 From 1993 to 2002, she was support George Weah in the 2017 Purryag. the Anti-balaka. She was to lead the elections. Ambassador to Djibouti and Presidential campaign. In the late On March 23, 2018, Gurib-Fakim country to the 2015 election. Permanent Representative to the evening hours of 13 January 2018, resigned after being embroiled in a President Of Ethiopia, Sahle- Intergovernmental Authority on she along with some officials of scandal over her use of a credit card Former President of Malawi, Work Zewde Development (IGAD). the Unity Party were expelled by to buy luxury personal items, in an Joyce Hilda Banda Sahle-Work Zewde is the She later served as Ambassador to the National Executive Committee abrupt change of heart after vowing Joyce Hilda Banda served as first elected female President of France, Permanent Representative of the party, for failing to support she would not stand down. President of Malawi from April 7, Ethiopia and currently the only to the United Nations Educational, Unity’s Presidential candidate, 2012 to May 31, 2014 following female out of the 54 Presidents in Scientific and Cultural Organization Joseph Boakai. Former Acting President of the death of President Bingu wa Africa. She took office on October (UNESCO) and was accredited to Central African Republic, Mutharika. She was the country’s 25, 2018 after being unanimously Tunisia and Morocco from 2002 to Ex-President Of Mauritius, Catherine Samba fourth President. She was also the elected by members of the National 2006. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Catherine Samba Panza was the country’s first female Vice President Parliamentary Assembly. Sahle-Work subsequently held Ameenah Gurib-Fakim was Acting Head of State of the Central between May 2009 to April 2012. Prior to her election as other high level positions including the first female PresidentAfrican Republic from 2014 to Before becoming the President of President, she worked as Special Permanent Representative of of Mauritius from 2015 to 2016. She became interim President the Republic of Malawi, she served Representative of United Nations Ethiopia to the African Union 2018. She was selected to be when rebel leader Michael Djotodia in various capacities as Member Secretary-General António and the United Nations Economic Presidential candidate in 2014 resigned from his self appointed of Parliament, Minister of Gender Guterres to the African Union and Commission for Africa (ECA) and following the resignation of then Presidency. Before she took on and Child Welfare, and as Foreign Head of the United Nations Office Director-General for African Affairs President Kailash Purryag. She was this role, she was the mayor of the Minister. Before her active career in to the African Union. in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of capital city Bangui from 2013 to politics, she was the founder of the Sahle-Work was only the Ethiopia. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 65 South West Volleyball Coaches/ Games Masters Seminar Kicks Off July 23 BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN Kadu- ria Volleyball Federation, Engineer mi Awolowo stadium, Ibadan,Oyo na Musa Nimrod is aimed at upgrad- state. ing the Coaches’ knowledge and Resources Persons especially for- The South West Volleyball Coach- informing them about the latest mer technical directors of the fed- es and Games Masters Seminar is Developments in the game of Vol- eration, Coach Tony Ogbuma are scheduled to hold on July 23rd to leyball. expected to deliver lectures and pa- 27th of July,2019 Three coaches and 1 Secretary per pers at the seminar. The seminar which is organised State except the hosting state, OYO Participants are to arrive on July by the Zonal office of the minis- State will Provide 10 Coaches and 1 23, the Seminar is expected to hold try of youth and sports in conjunc- Secretary from the zone will attend between July 24-26 while the de- tion with the president of the Nige- the seminar holding at the Obafe- parture is on the 27th of July, 2019. London Open: Thompson Wins 200m As Muir Cruises To 1500m Victory Olympic champion Elaine Thompson cruised to victory in the 200 metres at the Anniver- sary Games in London on yes- terday as home favourite Laura Muir destroyed the field in the 1500m. Jamaica’s Thompson, who won a 100m and 200m sprint double at the Rio Olympics, claimed victory in a time of 22.13sec, with Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast second and Britain’s Beth Dobbin third. “I’m feeling great to be back in London competing over 200m,” said Thompson, quickest over 100m and 200m this year. “It’s all work in progress. It’s a long season so I just came out here to perform and enjoy it.” With the US trials for the world championships tak- ing next week, no Americans are taking part in the men’s or women’s 100m and 200m at the two-day meeting, which is part of the Diamond League series. In the men’s 100m, South Af- Kaduna Ready To Host AITEO Cup rica’s Akani Simbine (9.93sec) beat Britain’s Zharnel Hughes into second place in a race in which five runners dipped un- der 10 seconds. Finals – FA Chairman Former world champion Yo- BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN Kaduna host the finals of the oldest football “Two day ago, we wrote to the “I can confirm to you that Ni- han Blake was third in a time competition in Nigeria now known Kaduna state Commissioner of ger Tornadoes will play their CAF of 9.97sec. Kaduna State Football Associa- as the AITEO Cup for both the male Police requesting for certain num- Confederation Cup home matches Scotland’s Muir won the tion (FA) Chairman, Hon. Sharre- and female categories and we are ber of Policemen, and I’m happy to in Kaduna and at the Ahmadu Bel- 1500m in a time of 3min eff Kassimu has said that the State more than ready to host it because inform you that our request have lo stadium to be precise. We have 58.25sec, seeing off the chal- FA has put in place all necessary ar- it is a great honour and privilege to been granted as ninety (90) Po- received an official letter from the lenge of Kenya’s Winny Che- rangements that will ensure a hitch be so recognized. liceman would be on group next NFF to that regard and some offi- bet after a blistering final lap. free 2019 AITEO cup competition “I want to graciously thank the Wednesday. In addition to that, we cials of Niger Tornadoes visited our “There’s huge strength in finals scheduled for next Wednes- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have also made arrangements for Secretariat last week in Kaduna to depth of the fields here, so day, 24th July at the Ahmadu Bel- under the amiable leadership of Mr Civil Defence, Civilian JTF and FA also communicate same. Kadu- you can run a world lead at lo Stadium, Kaduna. Amaju Pinnick for the giant strides security as we expect a large crowd na have certainly come alive again one event and then someone The FA Chairman stated this in developing football at all levels in at the Ahmadu Bello stadium for with interesting footballing activi- else will do it at the next,” said while interacting with sports writ- the country. the finals.” ties”, he stressed. Muir. ers on the levels of preparation for “Let me assure everyone trav- The Kaduna State Football Asso- Meanwhile, Niger Tornadoes “It really helps keep push- the finals, stressing that prepara- elling from far and near that Ka- ciation Chairman who recently got team arrived Kaduna Friday, five ing you on. It’s great to have tion in terms of security, organiza- duna is safe and ready to host the reelected for another four year term days ahead of the men’s final and so much competition. My goal tion and other logistics to ensure a best ever Aiteo Cup finals in terms also shed more light on Niger Tor- will have three training sessions at now is to win a medal in successful final has been concluded. of adequate and effective security, nadoes preferred choice of Kadu- the Kaduna township stadium and (2019 world championships).” According to the Chairman “It crowd control and other logistics to na as venue for their home matches a last session at the Ahmadu Bel- In a thrilling men’s 5000m, is no longer news that Kaduna has ensure a hitch free final before, dur- preparatory to the 2019/2020 CAF lo stadium on Tuesday before the Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet been granted the opportunity to ing and after the matches. Confederation Cup competition. Wednesday’s final. held off Norwegian teen sensa- tion Jakob Ingebrigtsen during the final lap to squeeze home by just 0.17sec. Golf: Westwood Grabs Dramatic Open Lead European champion Inge- Lee Westwood moved into a four- carded three straight birdies from place as he reached five-under for the field attacked Royal Portrush brigtsen’s time of 13:02:03 was way tie for the lead after nine the second hole to reach 10-under his round and minus-eight over- in the Northern Irish sunshine. a new national record. holes of his British Open third for the tournament at the turn, all through 17 holes with his sixth Danny Willett carded a six-un- Aged just 18, Ingebrigsten round on Saturday as he stepped level with compatriot Tommy birdie of the day. der 65 to reach seven-under, with set the world alight last year by up his bid to win a long-awaited Fleetwood, Ireland’s Shane Low- Current top-ranked play- the South African pair of Dylan winning double European gold first major title. ry and American J.B. Holmes. er Brooks Koepka moved into a Frittelli and Justin Harding also over 1500m and 5000m. The 46-year-old Englishman Rickie Fowler surged into fifth share of sixth at seven-under as three strokes off the pace. 66 SPORTS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 Ajayi Completes West Brom Switch Rotherham United can confirm that Nigerian international Semi Ajayi has joined West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee. The 25-year-old departs for The Hawthorns having original- ly joined the Millers in January 2017, initially on loan, before agreeing terms on a permanent deal in March of the same year. During his time at AESSEAL New York Stadium he earned his first full international call-up for Nigeria and last season claimed the Millers’ Goal of the Season award. Ajayi was a part of Paul Warne’s side that earned pro- motion to the second tier via the Play-offs in 2017/18 before he made 51 appearances in all com- petitions last term, in a season which saw him score eight goals, including a brace in the win away at Queens Park Rangers. Ajayi could return to AESSEAL New York Stadium as soon as Tuesday, when the Baggies visit in a pre-season friendly. Everyone at Rotherham Unit- ed would like to thank Semi for Mikel Ighalo his contribution whilst with the club and wish him all the best for the future. ‘You Will Be Greatly Missed’ Musa Tells Mikel, Ighalo igeria captain Ahmed es for the three-time African cham- tion’s Golden Boot award with five on Instagram. Musa believes John pions, announced his retirement goals, has also heralded his decision “Here’s wishing you nothing but Obi Mikel and Odion from the national team on Thurs- to retire from the Super Eagles. the absolute best in your future Ighalo will be ‘greatly day. Musa, has taken to the social me- pursuits. You will be greatly missed missed’ following their The 32-year-old Trabzonspor dia to wish his former teammates in the team John Obi Mikel and Nretirement from the Super Eagles. midfielder featured twice in the the best in their future endeavours. Odion Ighalo.” The Shanghai Shenhua and Tra- 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as Ger- “As hard as it is to accept that Ighalo is the seventh all-time bzonspor players have announced not Rohr’s men finished third in you guys have retired from the Na- highest Super Eagles goalscorer in their decisions to quit the nation- the continental tournament. tional Team, it’s been nothing but history, having scored 16 goals in Ajayi al team. Ighalo, who won the recently- a privilege and a great honour to 35 appearances for the West Afri- Mikel, who made 88 appearanc- concluded continental competi- play with you guys,” Musa posted cans. HIFL 2019: Teams Set For Last 16 Showdown ...As OAU Giants Battle UI Pioneers in A Southwestern Derby BY DUSTAN AGHEDO, Lagos ture, Makurdi having lead the way newing their rivalry against UI Pi- will continue their unbeaten cam- poju who witnessed the group in Group H will be put to the test oneers in a battle for the ages in paign against the team from Baye- stage games at Ibadan center dis- The stage is all set for the knock- by the Wudil side of Kano Uni- Ile-Ife. As the team from the self- ro University Kano, BUK Stallions closed that HIFL will help to re- out rounds of the ongoing 2019 versity of Science and Technolo- acclaimed “Oba Awon Universi- in a Northwest affair. vive the passion around college Higher Institutions Football gy, KUST Pyramids; as last year’s ties” look to get another one bet- In other fixtures, UNILORIN football in Nigeria, and expressed League (HIFL) with the quali- runner-up, UNICAL Malabites ter off their noisy neighbours who Warriors will pitch FUOYE Daz- confidence that in no distant time fied collegiate teams learning welcome their South-South neigh- they knocked out at the maiden zlers, LASU Blazers squares up some of the lads who perform ex- their pairings as they face off for bours, the team from Rivers State edition, all eyes would be on the against FUTA Tigers, UNIBEN cellently might get called up to the round of 16 showdown, after University, RSU Dolphins for the lads from the Nigeria’s first Uni- Royals to lock horns against FUT- play for the national team. viewers were treated to a stellar first leg in Calabar. versity to see if they can do their MINNA Transformers, with ESUT The knockout rounds will kick performance at the group stages The game which however opponent a disservice. Explorers completing the draw as off on 24th July, 2019 and will be in respective venues. promises to be arguably the big- Another title contender, ABU they battle UNIUYO Tuskites. played over two-legs, with the fi- Defending champions, UAM gest matchup pitched 2018 HIFL Nobles after garnering maximum Nigerian ex-international and nal four billed for the Agege Sta- Tillers from University of Agricul- third place winner, OAU Giants re- nine points from the group stage La Liga Ambassador, Mutiu Ade- dium in Lagos. Asia Trophy: Wolves Beat City In Bizarre Penalty Shootout Wolves beat champions Manches- lowing 90 minutes of an intrigu- scuffed a shot in the box. suffered two significant knee -in and there was a lengthy stoppage ter City to win the pre-season Pre- ing match in which City dominat- Midfielder De Bruyne was ex- juries. in play. mier League Asia Trophy follow- ed possession. cellent in the first half before he “We did incredibly well with- It threatened to ruin the ing a bizarre penalty shootout in City’s Raheem Sterling had also was replaced by Ilkay Gundogan, out him but we are stronger with rhythm of City’s intensity but China. missed a penalty in the first half. playing exquisite passes to Leroy him,” said Guardiola. “Hopefully then Sane outpaced Adama Traore Four of the first five penalties The England winger had two Sane and Sterling, creating nu- he can reach his level. He is very and the Wolves winger brought were saved or missed before keep- other decent chances to score - merous chances for his team- positive in his mind. He made an him down in the box for a penalty. er Rui Patricio denied City’s Lu- Kevin de Bruyne’s wonderful curl- mates. incredible first half, really good.” Sterling took responsibility for kas Nmecha to give Wolves a 3-2 ing cross was inches away from Manager Pep Guardiola said the Wolves keeper Patricio need- the spot-kick but hoofed it way shootout victory. being poked in at the back post team had “missed him a lot” last ed stitches after denying Sterling over the bar, much to his own The game was level at 0-0 fol- by Sterling before the 24-year-old season, during which De Bruyne when threaded in by De Bruyne frustration. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA SPORTS 67 TRANSFER NEWS Sarri Fuels Pogba Speculation Juventus head coach Maur- izio Sarri has fuelled the rumours fire regarding the club re-sign- ing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba after admitting he ‘likes’ the Frenchman. The Bianconeri boss has said: “I like him very much, but he’s a Man Utd player. I’m not the technical direc- tor so I don’t know the situation.” Atletico Offered Eriksen For €70m Atletico Madrid have report- edly been o f f e r e d the servic- es of Chris- tian Erik- sen for €70m (£63m/$79m), according to beIN Sports. The Dane’s agents are trying to find the playmaker a new club ‘Premier League Prepared For VAR Controversy’ after he expressed his desire to leave Tottenham, but concrete he Premier League “We have spent two years Premier League referees met football interrupted, or the pace offers have yet to arrive, despite says there is “no working up to this point, and last month to discuss their ap- of the game changed. reported interest from Real Ma- doubt” video assis- we were committed to doing proach to using VAR. “I think the only difference drid. tant referees (VAR) it in our heads for two years,” The use of VAR was criticised you might see is the referees Eriksen, 27, scored 8 goals and will cause contro- Masters said. during this summer’s Women’s using the referee review area a recorded 12 assists in 35 Premier Tversy next season but it is “pre- “I have no doubt it will create World Cup in France, with one bit more sparingly and relying League games last season. pared” for it. some controversy because it is complaint the amount of stop- more on the VAR for the more VAR will be used in the Eng- about the big decisions but we pages and delays to the game. subjective decisions. Arsenal Step up lish top-flight for the first time are prepared for that. Masters said Premier League “But we are putting some- in the 2019-20 season. “We have been training and referees would use the pitchside thing new into the Premier Ceballos Chase It has been controversially testing and making sure when video monitors to re-watch de- League and if it needs to be re- Arsenal are used in World Cups, Champi- it happens, particularly on Sat- cisions more sparingly. fined or improved or tweaked stepping up ons League and some domestic urday afternoons when we have “I think fans want to see we will look at it when the mo- their pursuit cup matches in recent seasons. got multiple matches going on, those clear and obvious mis- ment arises. of Real Ma- drid mid- But Premier League’s interim that we have a number of VARs takes changed and put right,” “We’ve got to let it happen fielder Dani chief executive Richard Masters trained. he said. first and keep an open mind Ceballos on says it is “ready to launch it” af- “We feel that is done and we “But they don’t want to see about whether it is really work- loan. ter testing. are ready to launch it.” the Premier League or English ing.” The Gunners are increasingly confi- dent of landing their man and a deal could be struck as soon as Wednes- day, when the two clubs meet for a Man Utd Reject Inter’s £54m Lukaku Bid pre-season friendly. Arsenal are also preparing a third Manchester United have rejected a season victory over Inter, whose see what we find with the club. had tried to sign Lukaku while bid for Celtic left-back Kieran Tier- 60m euro (£53.9m) bid from Inter manager Antonio Conte reiterated “It’s not right to speak about the manager at Chelsea [from 2016 to ney after beating Tottenham to Milan for striker Romelu Lukaku. that the striker remains his num- player in this moment because he 2018]. “You know I like this play- Saint-Etienne centre-back William The bid falls well below United’s ber one target. is a Manchester United player er,” he added. Saliba, before turning their atten- valuation of the 26-year-old Bel- “I consider him a player who and for this reason we must show Inter’s move for the Belgian is tion to another centre-back and a gium international, who joined could improve our team,” the In- great respect for the club and at the thought to hinge on the future of winger. them from Everton two years ago ter boss said. same time for the player and for Mauro Icardi, who has not trav- for £75m. “On one side it is my hope and my players.” elled on the club’s pre-season tour Marcelo Would Welcome Lukaku sat out Saturday’s pre- my will, on my other side we will On Friday, Conte admitted he of Asia amid reports he is to leave. Neymar At Real Madrid Real Madrid de- fender Marce- 2020 Olympics: Coaches Association Advocates lo says that he would More International Exposure welcome na- tional team- President, Track and Field Coach- were imperative for Nigeria to re- petition. said that the two weeks coaching mate Neymar es Association of Nigeria (TAT- turn to the good old days of dom- He explained that the just con- course covered 22 events includ- t o the Spanish cap- CAN), Godwin Ogogo has called inance in athletics in Africa. cluded IAAF Level 1 Athletics ing sprints, middle and long dis- ital as rumours continue to swirl for more international training for “I think for us to return to the Coaches Education Certificate tance races, throws, hurdles and about the winger’s unhappiness in Nigerian athletics coaches for the good old days when we dominat- Course was organised to train the jumps. Paris, according to Marca. country to excel at international ed athletics on the continent, we trainers in modern coaching tech- He expressed optimism that The left-back does not see Los competitions. need to focus on proper coaching niques in line with international proper implementation of the Blancos’ acquisition of Eden Haz- Ogogo made the call on Satur- and early preparations for compe- best practice. coaching system across the coun- ard as an obstacle in the potential day in Abuja at the end of the In- titions,” he said. “The IAAF coaching course (lev- try, would see Nigeria taking over signing of Neymar, claiming that ternational Association of Ath- Ogogo maintained that expo- el 1) is a programme by the world athletics in Africa and the world his compatriot is even better than letics Federation (IAAF) training sure of coaches to modern coach- athletics body to train coaches to at large. the Belgian. course for 24 coaches at the Mas- ing techniques was key to groom- be able to develop and produce The course held from July 8 to Marcelo also believes Neymar’s hood Abiola National Stadium. ing athletes that could win medals athletes that will make impact in July 19 and participants were pre- history as a Barcelona player “would He told newsmen that good for Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo the world of athletics,” he said. sented IAAF coaching certificates not be a problem” and hopes to see coaching and early preparations Olympics and other athletics com- The IAAF coaching instructor at the end of the training. him at the Santiago Bernabeu. 68 FEATURE www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Sunday, July 21, 2019 How Human Traffickers Are Reinventing Slavery Human trafficking is a crime. In this article, MAKINDE OLUWAROTIMI observes that trafficking in persons has become the largest manifestation of slavery in present times, depriving people of their rights and fundamental freedoms

uman trafficking is an gy at the Ahmadu Bello University, offence, both against Zaria, “Human trafficking is a mod- the human conscience ern form of slavery. It is an illegal and against the state. business and a social problem.” Underlying the hei- Okeshola said it is a social prob- Hnous crime of trafficking in humans lem because it affects many peo- is the fact that globalisation has cre- ple. “It affects different categories ated inequalities and inequities re- of people. It is a social problem be- sulting in the migration of the poor cause of the magnitude, the trend to the rich regions of the world. and pattern it has taken over the Accompanying this also is the re- years. This business has unleashed lated dimension of security of states untold hardship on victims who and individuals, significantly jeop- are mostly women and children. ardised by activities of international For most crimes to succeed there criminal gangs or networks of crime must be a giver and a taker. For specialising in money laundering, the crime of trafficking to suc- arms trafficking, advance fee fraud ceed, there must be people who and human trafficking. aid or facilitate the movement and In this organised crime, there are transportation of victims to a de- recruiters. These are people who go fined destination. There must also to villages to deceive young girls and be a group who abets the crime, boys through their parents. They and who are the receiver.” give the impression to parents of Julie Okah-Donli “Human trafficking has contin- assisting their relations for better ued to strive in Nigeria because of education, employment without The event was themed: Strength- In a bid to stem this worrisome collusion among security, immi- the full knowledge of what awaits ening a Multi-Stakeholder Partner- tide, the Nigerian Young Profession- gration, embassy and airline offi- their children. ship and Creating Cooperation in al Forum is collaborating with the cials and traffickers. These officials Recruiters include sisters, broth- Curbing Illegal Migration and Hu- National Agency for the Prohibition often take bribes in exchange for ers, in-laws, driver, business men man Trafficking. of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) facilitating smooth passage across and women, law enforcement offi- Mr Young said:” 20,532 persons, in strengthening a multi-stakehold- the borders for traffickers and cers, etc. The would-be victims move entered Europe illegally in those er partnership and creating coopera- their victims,” Okeshola said. from one stage to another until they years; 2,084 are Nigerians at 10 per tion in curbing illegal migration and Also, Dr Adebimpe Adenugba get to their final destinations where cent.” human trafficking. of the Department of Sociology these young girls and boys are dis- Human trafficking has remained The chairman and founder of at the University of Ibadan said tributed to madams and “ogas” who a global scourge, with Nigeria acting NYPF, Moses Siloko Siasia, said the the practice of entrusting poor need their services. as a source, destination, and tran- issues of irregular migration and the children to more affluent friends It should be noted that the two sit country. accompanying threat of human traf- or relatives may create vulnera- weapons used by traffickers to get On April 3, the head of the EU ficking is considered a major burden bility. their victims are deception and Delegation to Nigeria and ECOW- to society, one that has established “Some parents sell their chil- force. Those who engage in traffick- AS, Ketil Karlsen, said Nigeria was its capacity as an instrument of re- dren, not just for the money, but ing persons are often friends, rela- seen as “a global source and desti- gression that erodes every feature of also in the hope that their chil- tions, neighbours and familiar peo- nation for sex trafficking, forced la- humans and civilization. dren will escape a situation of ple to victims. Human trafficking is bour, transit and trafficking in -hu Siasia said he was initiating a plat- chronic poverty and move to a an organised crime. It has a chain man organs.” form that would see the gathering place where they will have a bet- of syndicate. According to a 2018 Global Slav- of stakeholders, policy and decision ter life and more opportunities,” An increasing number of African ery Index, an estimated 1.4 million makers for the core purpose of en- he said. migrants got drowned in the Med- Nigerians, or around 0.7 per cent of gagement and exchange of expe- Within Nigeria, women and iterranean seas in their bid to cross the total population, are living ” in a riences, scenarios and know-how girls are trafficked primarily for to Europe. Many met their deaths in state of modern slavery.” that would inspire efforts in find- domestic servitude and commer- the deserts of North Africa. In fact, The Trafficking in Persons (Pro- ing effective ways for communities cial sexual exploitation. Boys are the European Union says that one hibition) Law Enforcement and and non-state actors to address the trafficked for forced labour in in every 10 illegal immigrants who Administration Act (2003), defines question of human trafficking and street vending, agriculture, min- entered Europe from 2015 to 2016 trafficking as all acts and attempt- irregular migration productively and ing, stone quarries and as domes- was a Nigerian. ed acts involved in the recruitment, on how national governments can tic servants. There is high demand Destinations for trafficked Nige- transportation within or across Ni- support and empower derivers of for child workers at the household rians include the neighboring West geria borders, purchases, sales, such initiative. level, agricultural, construction, African countries (Côte d’Ivoire, transfer, receipt or harbouring of The international action on illegal quarries and brass melting most- Mali, Benin, Equatorial Guinea, a person involving the use of de- migration and trafficking in persons ly in the informal sector. Cameroon, Gabon and Guinea), ception, coercion or debt bondage conference is an initiative of the Ni- Poverty is the principle driving European countries (Italy, Belgium, for the purpose of placing or hold- gerian Young Professionals Forum force behind this trade, propelling Human Spain, the Netherlands, Germany ing the persons, whether for or not borne out of these sad revelations vulnerable people into the hands trafficking and the United Kingdom), North involuntary servitude (domestic, and reports, and out of a patriotic of traffickers, who belong to both Africa (Libya, Algeria and Moroc- sexual or reproductive) in forced desire to offer Nigerian tailored so- small-scale, local enterprises with has grave co) and Middle Eastern countries or bonded labour, or in slavery-like lutions to a problem that has deso- extensive criminal networks and to implications (Saudi Arabia). conditions. lated lives and communities. large scale multi-commodity busi- Recently, South America has also In the same light, Article 3(a) of For the Director-General of NAP- nesses. for Nigeria become a point of destination for the United Nations Palemo Proto- TIP, Ms Julie Okah-Donli, who was According to the chairman of since the trafficked persons, particularly Ven- col, see human trafficking as the “re- represented by the Director, Intelli- NYPF, Moses Siloko Siasia, human victims of ezuela. Primarily women and girls, cruitment, transportation, transfer, gence Public Enlightenment, NAP- trafficking has grave implications but boys are also trafficked for pur- harbouring, or receipt of persons, by TIP, Orakwua Arinze, migration is for Nigeria since the victims of hu- human traf- poses of sexual exploitation, forced means of threat or use of force, oth- a positive phenomenon if properly man trafficking are not permitted to ficking are labour and organ harvesting. er forms of coercion, of abduction, regulated and coordinated. leave upon arrival at their destina- The EU Deputy Head of Dele- of fraud, of deception, of the abuse “It is a complex global issue that tion. “They are held against their will not permit- gation, Richard Young, disclosed of power or of a position of vulner- concerns every nation and we are all through acts of coercion and forced ted to leave this while addressing a conference ability or of giving or receiving of enjoined to adopt a win-win part- to work or provide, services to the upon arrival for action on illegal migration and payments or benefits to achieve the nership strategy to curb irregular traffickers (pimps/madams) whose trafficking, organised by Nigerian consent of a person having control migration,” she said. services may be by bonding, forced at their des- Young Professionals Forum (NYPF) over another person for the purpose According to Folashade Okesh- labour to commercialised sexual ex- tination in Abuja. of exploitation”. ola of the Department of Sociolo- ploitation,” he noted. Sunday, July 21, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 69 IN THE NEWS Don Jazzy, Miyonse, Uriel Become Indomie BBN Ambassadors

BY SAMUEL ABULUDE, Lagos

Fresh off his record label single release, Mavin Records boss, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has been unveiled as one of the brand ambassadors for Instant Noodles brand, Indomie, for the ongoing Young Act Myles reality show Big Brother Naija Releases 'TETE' (BBN) ‘Pepper Dem’ show. The “Dorobucci” producer was BY SAMUEL ABULUDE, Lagos selected alongside former BBN housemates Miyonse Amosu and Tinny Entertainment boss, Timilehin Uriel Oputa as the faces of the Arokodare announced the signing of a new brand for the 2019 BBN show. upcoming act, Myles to his award winning Speaking on the engagement of record label, Tinny Entertainment. the celebrities, the Group public He made this known via messages relations and events manager, on his and the label’s social media pages Dufil Prima Foods, Tope Ashiwaju earlier on Friday, 28th June 2018. contribute to the success of many said, “We decided to collaborate more young Nigerians.” shadow dey trend for Instagram. “Tinny Entertainment is proud to with Don Jazzy, Miyonse and Uriel present our latest signee @theboy_myles. “They connect extremelyAnyway when you are a Don Myles is an incredibly gifted artist who because of their amazing ability well with their followers on even your shadow go get Rep. brings a lot of talent, hard work and to relate with audiences. The social media; a quality which we Una WelDOn for all the correct innovation to the afro beats sound. Please Nigerian entertainment industry recognise as vital, considering guesses. Now to the Koko…… give him all your support, we are excited has remained a major sector for the diverse consumer base for our Drumrolls pls. As the new Indomie about the future of Nigerian music and Nigerian youths to thrive and brand, ranging from children to Big Brother Naija Ambassador, we are confident that Myles is one of the Indomie is delighted to showcase the youths and adults,” Ashiwaju I wll be serving you welldon talented acts to carry this flag. Please Indomie house drama updates said. Indomie house drama updates and watch this space, his music drops next” & Indomie tasks to millions Confirming the deal, Don Jazzy Indomie tasks for the Big Brother says the Label boss via his instagram page. and in in the process, hopefully said, “Osheeee. So I hear say my housemates. Following his announcement as a new signee, Afro-pop singer‘Myles’ has just given us a feel of what he is about with the release of his debut single. 'TETE' is an afro fusion track with KCCN Celebrates 29 K-Pop Academy Graduands In Style sing along lyrics by the Tinny New artist 'Myles', originally known as Olawale BY ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM, instructors from Korea who Michael Ogunleye. It was produced by Abuja popular music producer Qasebeatz and took the dance Academy classes from Mondays to Thursdays also mixed and mastered by Syn X. It was the gathering of dance Born Olawale Micheal Ogunleye, Myles, every week for 6 weeks. The enthusiasts and Korean Pop registration and participation is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born lovers at the Fountain Hall, in Ogba, Lagos in 1994. He is an indigene in the dance Academy were of Supare Akoko-South in Ondo State. Rockview Royale Wuse II , completely free. The K-Pop Abuja on July 18, 2019 when 29 instructors also held a 2-day youths who took part in K-Pop dance training session at the Dance Academy from June 10- Creative Arts Department of July 18 2019 were graduated the University of Lagos," he in an electric ceremony with a explained. bubbling atmosphere. The students appreciated the The event hosted by the teachers who made time out to EDITOR: Korean Cultural Center, of the impact on them the new dance Anthony Ada Abraham Embassy of the Republic of steps urging them to come to Korea, Abuja was mind blowing REPORTERS: Nigeria again to impact more Samuel Abulude and one of its kind. were the ones who came on stage Korea in Nigeria, he explained new dance steps. Two award winning Korean to perform and they delivered as that the two K-Pop dance There were 9 students from DESIGN/LAYOUT: pop dancers Park Yong Hyun (T. expected while the intermediate instructors were invited from the beginners and 20 from the Xtanlee Uche Echidi Dragon) and Kang Ji Won (T. Eli) class followed and were the Korea to teach Nigerian K-Pop intermediate classes making were the dance instructors that E-MAIL: bomb. lovers the scintillating dance them 29 who took part in the [email protected] groomed the students on K-Pop According to the Director, steps. Academy. The perfect attendance dance. SMS ONLY: 08092721737 Korean Cultural Center of the "Korean Cultural Centre awards went to 2 Beginners and The beginners dance team Embassy of the Republic of invited two K-Pop dance 12 intermediate students. Sunday, July 21, 2019 ISSUES 71

BY ABDULAZIZ YARI

Nigeria is not regarded as the giant of Africa and largest Making Political Capital black nation on earth because it has the most beautiful name among the comity of nations. Rather, it is our rich cultur- Out Of Nigeria’s Challenges al heritage, diversity and the large population the country is endowed with. Therefore, our diversity is our strength and source of pride and honor. My keen observations of re- cent political development across the country is pointing to series of needless efforts by some elements across the country aimed at destroying our rich diversity and heritage for obvious political reasons. These efforts are targeted at reducing the country into the feckless North - South divide, first-class - second-class citi- zens, or Muslim - Christian di- chotomy. This is indeed worri- some and pointless at this time of Nigeria’s history and stage of development. There is no gainsaying the fact that no country in the world is free from some chal- lenges, ranging from securi- ty to politics. These challeng- es vary from one country to another, based on some indi- ces such as geography, poli- tics, economy, culture, educa- tion, history, among others. Nigeria, therefore, can’t Yari claim to be an exception. In- deed, our country has it own challenges resulting from the northeastern states of Yobe, is now reduced to labeling and dent Olusegun Obasanjo su- above-named factors. Like all Borno, and Adamawa in par- name-calling of the crime sus- perintended the massacres in other countries, all hands must ticular, and other parts of the pects rather than ensuring that Zaki Biam in Benue state, and be on deck to surmount these country in general, the bandit- the criminals are apprehended Odi in Bayelsa state. challenges by all and sundry. ry in Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto, and made to face the full wrath The murderous Sharia riots Blame games, as it has been as well as communal clashes in of the law. of Kaduna occurred during his observed, or lamenting the Benue, Plateau, Taraba, record- This abhorrent ethnic-label- tenure. It was also during his challenges afflicting one side ed the highest human and cap- ing of criminal activities, if left regime that the seeds of car- of the country and at the same ital casualty. unchecked, will lead us to a sit- nage on the Plataeu was plant- time celebrating some chal- It is worrisome that while uation where we will have ‘Yo- ed. He seems to have forgotten lenges afflicting the other side, some political actors have lost ruba ritualists’, ‘Yoruba inter- all these ‘remarkable’ feats he to say the least, is very unpa- their voices when the people of net fraudsters,’ ‘Igbo armed recorded as president. This is triotic and capable of dragging the Northwest and North cen- robbers,’ among others. This is apart from the high profile as- the country to an abyss. tral are at the receiving end of totally unacceptable. sassinations of a serving min- Security challenges, particu- this murderous activities of The outrage that followed the ister, Bola Ige, and opposition larly terrorism is one issue that bandits and communal war- killing Mrs Funke Olakunrin, stalwart Harry Marshall. has dominated the world scene riors, the same people woke daughter of a leader of the pan- In his letter, Obasanjo called for more than a decade. And up from their slumber when Yoruba socio-political organ- for national conference. The Nigeria is not immune from some singular incidents hap- isation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben former leader has been ob- it. Other forms of challenges pened in southern parts of the Fasoranti, along Ore-Shagamu sessed with conferences since facing the country now, which country. Expressway recently, was un- the one he organized in 2005 the security agencies and the These same political ele- derstandable because human to perpetuate himself in power political leadership are bent on ments threw away all decorum life is involved. through third term failed woe- overcoming, include banditry, to the air and dressed them- But the sensationalization fully. President Goodluck Jon- kidnapping for ransom, armed selves in ethnic and sectional of the murder by the media, athan also organized a confer- robbery, ritual killings, herd- garbs, making inflammatory which quickly labeled the crim- ence purportedly to advance ers-farmers clashes, among statements capable of inciner- inals as Fulani herdsmen was his ambition. Tax payers funds others. ating this country and tearing unfortunate. and quality time was wasted on It is imperative to say that it apart as if they have another Prominent Yoruba political the conferences but with noth- some elements from the South- country than Nigeria. leaders used the opportunity to ing to show for it. Neither of It is high west and the Southeast in par- Their stereotyping and la- make some divisive comments the leaders implemented the time for all ticular, are making political beling of criminals is one of and called for the dismember- reports of the conferences they capital out of the current chal- the worst forms of unpatriot- ment of Nigeria over the mur- organized. political lenges at the detriment of the ic actions they have embarked der of the lady. In fact, a former It is high time for all politi- leaders to overall commonwealth of the upon. World over, those who Nigerian leader, whose tenure cal leaders to eschew bitterness eschew bit- country and its people. This is commit criminal acts are called was replete with the mass kill- and avoid using our fellow cit- is indeed a dangerous and un- criminals irrespective of their ings of helpless Nigerians and izens as guinea pigs in our am- terness and fortunate trend. colour, race, ethnicity, or reli- carving of territories by insur- bitious political laboratories. avoid using There is no doubting the fact gious affinity. But that is not gents, described the killing as Our security agencies should our fellow that there is internal security the case in Nigeria. All crimi- an act of terrorism during a vis- be supported and allow to per- challenges across the country. nal activities now are associat- it to the bereaved father. form their duties of mainte- citizens What is, however, not correct ed with the Fulanis. It is Fulani While others used the op- nance of law and order without as guinea to do, is to geo-politicize it and herdsmen, and Fulani kidnap- portunity to call for secession, fear or favour, and without in- pigs in our blame it on a particular sec- pers. another one used it as a letter- fecting ethic and sectional or tion of the country, or an eth- This is a worrisome dimen- writing opportunity to unleash religious venoms into their mo- ambitious nic group. sion and the criminals are en- his encapsulated anger against dus operandi. political Apart from the Boko Ha- joying it. Instead of nipping the the administration of Presi- ram insurgency which killed crime in the bud or going af- dent Muhammadu Buhari. – Yari is former Governor of laboratories thousands of Nigerians in the ter the criminals, the country It was on record that Presi- Zamfara State AMUSEMENT I LOVE MANKIND; IT’S PEOPLE I CAN’T STAND. PARK — CHARLES M SCHULZ

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 21.07.19 No. 702 N300

The Sunday Column Drums Of War And Tahir Ibrahim Tahir The Dances By Fools

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erception of a hausa town than the death of Mrs. Funke supporters and admirers is reality in fulani. 2. Why is Atiku, Olakunrin, daughter of Pa as the transition from this world" a fully-fledged Fulani Reuben Fasoranti, leader GMB to PMB has robbed - Robert man, not embittered by of the Pan Yoruba socio Mr. President of firm Foster, the antagonism hurled cultural group, Afenifere. fists to better handle a lot "PState Representative at the Fulani, and why is The drum beaters once of miscreants. Corrupt and Mississippi GOP he not doing anything to again danced and swirled public officials have not gubernatorial candidate. change the narrative; And around the killing, really faced the wrath He stood against having if the fulanis have truly assuring us that it was the and fists of a GMB and a woman in his campaign become radicalised, why fulanis at work. Meanwhile now, the purveyors of tour bus because he didn’t he is not saying anything the police has said that war and beaters of war want to be perceived as towards reforming them? it has arrested some drums are beginning to scandalous or having an This hatred and vitriole suspects and investigation have a field day in what affair. When someone against the fulani is borne is going on. It looks like a is looking like a pseudo insinuates something out of the hatred for PMB, calculated attack as some insecurity situation where or believes he sees because of the loss of Atiku commentators have said unpatriotic elements are; something, then it at the polls, even though that people were aware if not sponsoring terrorist becomes a reality and the Atiku is fulani. of her visits to her daddy acts, are busy fanning world laps it up as true and There is a concerted at his home and her usual the embers of war and real. Nigeria is suffering media effort to demonize departures. But to wait for pushing the country to from insecurity like many the fulanis and over time, the police investigation a brink from which they other nations but in our the farmers/ herders is the right thing to do. will be fleeing the country case, it has manifested clashes description has Alh. Tinubu had to ask, while you and I perish like an Amoeba. In 2015 morphed into farmers/ "If you say they are fulani under their mischief. It is its head was glaringly in herdsmen and eventually herdsmen, did you see any time GMB it is time to act Benue, and its Psuedo- feet farmers/ fulani herdsmen cows"? Some are raising decisively. The Hausas say, in Plateau, Nasarawa and to fit the narrative that the question, "was she "You chew a stone so as to Taraba states, and in 2019, radicalises the entire targeted to give chorus to frighten the tigernut". the head has relocated to fulani ethnicity. When a Herdsman the fulani demonisation"? Taking a few punches Ondo and some South crime is committed and Just after consoling the below the belt to restore western states, and the the culprits happen to be family of Mrs. Olakunrin, calm in the polity may pseudo feet are back to fulani, its boldly carried as had done the patriotic happened in 1967 when OBJ authored another not be a bad idea afterall, Zamfara and Katsina fulani herdsmen. If they and domesticated the Igbos were profiled letter to the president and otherwise the hate speech states. Fulani herdsmen are fulani, they are not the production of our which led to the civil as usual, it was more about being spewed will create a were on a rampage across necessarily herders, as not International passports, war. He said this while the messenger than the Rwanda we cannot recover Plateau, Benue, Taraba all fulanis are herders. That souring a 50 year contract speaking last tuesday at a message as some chided from. and Nasarawa states in prompted Alh. Bola Tinubu to a foreign company colloquium on hate speech that he was always writing the build up to the 2015 to ask, where are the cows? awarded by the OBJ and fake news, organised open letters because he – Tahir is Talban Bauchi elections. Now that the Because there ought to be administration for the by the Olusegun Obasanjo was a graduate of the elections are over, the a herd or herds of cattle exclusive production Centre for African Studies, Open University. Truly GHANA MUST GO Fulani herdsmen have within that vicinity. But of the same document, an arm of the National the Open University has moved to the south, mostly when other tribes commit which has gulped millions Open University of made his statements less of foreign exchange from Nigeria. He also said that Buhari told to south western states and a crimes, their tribes are puerile and has finessed ignore Obasanjo few south eastern states. silenced especially on the Nigerians. A few days on, he was almost swayed his writing skills. But then Why this sudden strategic news headlines and social the nation woke in curses by the vitriole against again, he was reminded of — News and swift change? A host media commentary. They that the fulanis and their the fulanisation of our Bola Ige, Harry Marshal, of prominent public space are not called Yoruba cows were on the pages passports until he got a Odi, and the germination influencers have been ritualists or Igbo armed of the booklet. In year copy for himself. His data and cultivation of the Boko beating the drums of war robbers or rapists or baby 2000, OBJ put the fulanis page had the binis, the first Haram menace all under out of buffoonery and fools factories, depending on the and their cows on the 200 page had Zuma rock, other him and/or his political have been dancing to the nature of the crime. In all naira note and also some pages had the tivs, some kith and kin. beats out of dumbshittery. these crimes, lives are lost fulani girls on the 10 naira had the eyo, and so on. In OBJ's letter he 2019 presidential elections daily but all of a sudden, polymer note. In all these He again warned against mentioned fulanis 13 was keenly contested criminals all over the fulanisation moves, there tagging everyone and times and it is clearly by two fulanis and was country have either retired was no outcry, not even everything as herdsmen about attacks credited to shockingly won by a fulani. or are on a sabbatical and a pim! Catholic Bishop and called on the fulanis. He however called What is baffling here is only fulanis are allowed to Matthew Kukah was vexed leadership of the country PMB both as President that: 1. The Fulanisation carry on with the menace by the fulani narrative of to tame the situation. Buhari and as General and Islamisation agenda of killing and other kinds the passport and warned Interestingly, the Buhari. This is of course is not swung at the PDP of crime. that Nigerians have to be American International deliberate as he charged candidate, Atiku, who The new International very careful before the passport has cows on its the President to take is claimed to be more passport was another situation degenerates out pages. control of the situation. of control. He cautioned The attacks on the Because he is fulani than PMB, afterall avenue to denigrate and That in particular is on nothing! Daura is considered more curse the fulanis. PMB that it is similar to what fulanis intensified around the minds of all PMB

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