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THURSDAY NIGERIA’S MOST INFLUENTIAL NEWSPAPER Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA All Set For LEADERSHIP Conference, Awards Today All is now set for the LEADERHSIP tors in the previous year. The Minister of the Federal Cap- administrator, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, they will attend the Conference and Annual Conference and Awards billed The theme of this year’s conference ital Territory (FCT), Muhammad chairman of the Independent Nation- Awards. to hold today at the International is ‘Multiparty Democracy, Stability Musa Bello, Nigeria’s Ambassador to al Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Unit- Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja. and Peaceful Elections: Connecting the United States (US), Justice Sylva- Mahmood Yakubu, are among digni- ed States (US), Justice Sylvanus Nso- The conference is an annual event The Dots’. nus Nsofor, statesman and seasoned taries, who have all confirmed that for, will be chairman at the occasion put in place by LEADERSHIP Group while INEC chairman, Prof.Mah- Limited to celebrate those it acknowl- mood Yakubu, will deliver the key- edges as having distinguished them- Customs Intercepts Smuggled Police Uniforms In Lagos ➔ Pg. 25 selves in the public and private sec- ➔ CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 PDP Threatens To Pull Out Of Peace Accord Over el-Rufai’s Comment 4 My statement not a call to violence – Kaduna gov We are committed to peaceful polls - Presidency

R-L: President Muhammadu Buhari; Nasarawa State governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura; Andoma of Doma, Aliyu Oga President Muhammadu Buhari flanked by Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom (right), and Tor Tiv, Prof James Onawo, and Emir of Nasarawa, Usman Jibrin, when the APC presidential campaign train arrived Lafia, yesterday. Ayatse, when the president visited Makurdi for the APC presidential campaign rally, yesterday.

Police Deploy 37 CPs, To 16 Polls: CBN Takes Delivery Wabba Returns 43 Appeal Court Okays APC Again, EFCC Fails To 16 Withdraw Officers From VIPs Of Sensitive Materials 2 As NLC President Campaign In Rivers 16 Arraign Ex-NIA DG, Wife 2 NEWS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 Group News Editor: Ekele Peter Agbo

L-R: Dr. Alimi Abdul Razak; Hajia Rahila Abdul-Razak; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Senator Khairat Gwadabe, during the Vice President’s meet your Neighbours visit in Abuja, yesterday. PMB, Osinbajo Polls: CBN Takes Delivery Of Sensitive Materials Enjoy Protective BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja INEC press corps, National elections,” Okoye said. sleeping mats and others. by the need to uphold Shield From God Commissioner and Speaking further, the “Most of the resident the basic tenets of good The Independent National chairman, Information National commissioner electoral commissioners reporting.” – BCO Electoral Commission and Voter Education said, “The Central Bank of have concluded the training While speaking on the (INEC), yesterday said the BY OLADIPO MAGAJI, Il-

Committee, Barr Festus Nigeria (CBN) on the other of various categories of ruling of an appeal court in Central Bank of Nigeria Okoye said all is set for the hand is taking delivery of adhoc staff and are putting Rivers State that gave the orin (CBN) has taken delivery conduct of the elections. sensitive materials for finishing touches to other All Progressives Congress of sensitive materials for Patron, Buhari Campaign “For now, the conduct of the elections.” processes, “ Okoye said (APC) the go ahead to Organisation(BCO), Mallam next week’s presidential commission is engaged in The sensitive materials while urging journalists to present candidates for the election. readiness for the elections in the custody of the be guided by the need to elections, Okoye said the Yakub Gobir yesterday said According to the that will take place on the CBN, according to Okoye, uphold the basic tenets of commission is yet to take President Muhammadu Buhari commission, the different 16th of February, 2019 and includes ballot papers and good reporting in the 2019 a final decision concerning and vice president Yemi zonal stores of state and 2nd of March, 2019.” result sheets. general elzctions. the issue. Osinbajo are enjoying divine local government offices of “The different zonal For the non-sensitive “As you go about covering On the burning of the protective shield from God. INEC are presently taking stores and state and local materials that have already the activities of the INEC office in Imo state, He added that the divine delivery of non-sensitive government offices of the been delivered to both commission, it is imperative Okoye said INEC may protection has been responsible materials for the conduct of commission are presently the states and the local that you are abreast of the print PVCs and distribute for Osinbajo’s narrow escape the 2019 general elections. taking delivery of non- government offices, Okoye constitutional and legal it to people that had theirs from death. Speaking at an sensitive materials for said they include ballot issues in the conduct of the burnt if they can get the Gobir said this in Afon, Asa interactive forum with the conduct of the 2019 boxes, voting cubicles, elections. Always be guided data of those affected. local government area of Kwara state during a campaign rally. He said APC is ready to win at the polls, adding that, “in Labour Seeks Amendment Of Income Tax Law terms of previous elections I BY MICHAEL OCHE, Abuja workers caused by to raise the tax bar in raised the point and I workers have in their will say our preparedness is at unrestrained devaluation such a way that N30,000 think labour must push pocket is what will turn the highest point . So we are The Nigeria Labourof naira and high rate of minimum wage would fall the agenda to protect the the economy around. prepared.” Congress (NLC), yesterday inflation’. It also expressed below taxable income. He new minimum wage. That is what we will use On the reception accorded his called for the amendment concern that the process also called for tax holidays “The N30,000 isto purchase goods in the team, he said: “The reception of the present income for the new minimum for some categories of actually a compromised market and pay rent. For is fantastic.This is not my tax law so that the new wage was taking too long, Nigerian workers. amount from N56,000 economic recovery, it is first time of coming to Asa. minimum wage on calling on the parent He said, “Now that we earlier proposed so it good for workers to have This local government is very N30,000 will not be taxed. body, NLC to discuss have raised the minimum must be protected. If sustainable purchasing important. This is the first local In a motion submitted strategies and plans for wage to N30,000, we must the Federal Government power or disposable by the National Union government that results would effective implementation impress it on the FIRS to can give 10 year tax income that is off the tax be announced. of Textile Garment and of the new minimum wage raise the tax bar so that holiday to companies, hook.” Tailoring Workers of “The second thing is that it is particularly at the state the new minimum wage why not give the same While appealing for a very rural local government Nigeria(NUTGTWN) at level. will be protected. If you to workers? Given the protection of the new the plenary session of the in Kwara central and there are General Secretary of tax minimum wage of collapse of income, minimum wage, the great distances between polling 12th delegates conference the of NUTGTWN, Issa N30,000, we may as well today, Nigerian workers General Secretary of NLC, of the NLC in Abuja, the Aremu, noted that it was go back to N25,000 or deserve tax holidays. We Peter Ozo-Eson, said that units. Also, APC Kwara central union noted that there important to put pressure N27,000 by default. The are not asking for this the income tax law needed senatorial chair, Abdullateef was ‘twin assault on the on the Federal Inland Deputy Speaker of the because we consider our to be amended to protect Alakawa said that APC has real income of Nigerian Revenue Service,FIRS House of Representatives job as charitable, what workers purchasing power. become a movement in the state. LEADERSHIP Thursday, February 7, 2019 3 our stand Scourge Of Drug Abuse oday, it is sad to ob- and synthetic cannabinoids like one mental illness or anoth- Regrettably, not much attention is serve that the main Kronic being frequently used. er, meaning that an estimated given to hard drugs and their atten- social issues domi- For instance, fentanyl and its 20–30 percent of the country’s dant consequences in the country. nating contemporary derivatives not only pose a risk population is believed to suf- The level of awareness of the pub- discourse in Nigeria to recreational drug users, but fer from mental disorders. This lic on these issues is poor. For in- isT drug abuse, criminality and its other versions are even more statistics point to the fact that stance, drug abuse is very harmful drug trafficking. Despite our potent. For instance, carfentan- more people will be disabled to the body. It can lead to lung and law enforcement agents daily yl is 10,000 times more potent by drug related challenges than cardiovascular diseases, stroke, vari- battling with the increasing than morphine. complications arising from ous kinds of cancer, HIV/AIDS, and number of users and other mea- Little wonder then that statis- HIV/AIDS, heart disease, ac- Hepatitis B and C. It has serious con- sures taken thus far, the prob- tics show that no fewer than 40 cidents and wars combined by sequences on job performance in the lem of drug abuse continues million Nigerians suffer from year 2020. short term, and in the long run des- unabated in the country. Drug- peration from addiction can lead to related deaths are now at their stealing, lying, excessive absences, highest levels, and each new and other unacceptable behaviours . tragedy that generates headline It also takes its toll on mental health: news leads to calls for action, it causes depression, anxiety, para- such as the introduction of drug noia, hallucinations, delusions and monitoring at nightclubs, bars, insomnia. CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER market places and other areas Dele Fanimo Drug abuse also has a deadly effect within the community where on finances. Drugs cost money; the drug users could hide. POLITICAL DIRECTOR/ more the abuse, the more the need to STATE HOUSE Across the six geo-politi- Jonathan Nda-Isaiah get the same effect and, therefore, the cal zones, the National Drug more money needed to support the Law and Enforcement Agency EDITOR GENERAL EDITOR habit. (NDLEA) continues to track Muazu Elazeh Silas Ezeugwu It is against this backdrop that it down illegal laboratories in- has been argued that Nigeria might DEPUTY EDITORS ASS. MANAGING EDITOR volved in the production of il- Raliat Ahmed-Yusuf soon top the list of countries with the Richard Abu George Agba licit drugs, like methamphet- COORDINATOR, EDITORIAL highest intoxicants because everyday amine. Worse still, in some BOARD these youths come up with new and other parts of the country, peo- Suleiman Abdullahi easy ways to go about intoxicating ple abuse prescription drugs al- themselves, and if we fail as a nation most more than what is referred GROUP LTD to halt this scourge, its social, health to as illicit drugs. Findings and economic cost will be a big bur- show that a majority of patients CHAIRMAN den on the country. take cocaine, heroin, codeine, Sam Nda-Isaiah Thus, beyond targeting domestic tramadol, cannabis and alcohol, GMD, LEADERSHIP GROUP vendors by trying to understand their while others opt for volatile Abdul Gombe business models and the nature of the substances or inhalants such as criminal networks involved, the law GROUP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS fumes from petrol, glue, nail Dele Fanimo enforcement agencies must focus polish, paint, chemicals, bases Felicia Ogbonlaiye more on how to disrupt their supply Geoffrey Essien of gutters, cow gum, and sniff- Christian Ochiama chains, protect our borders from traf- - ing latrines among others. The fickers and control access to precur addicts claim it makes them DIRECTOR DIGITAL ASSETS sor chemicals. high and happy, helping them Tayo Adelaja Above all, in many states of the to momentarily forget their country, there are no treatment cen- problems. CHIEF PROCUREMENT & ASSETS OFFICER tres for drug abuse victims. Unfor- More worrisome today is Mrs Zipporah Tanko tunately, most private rehabilitation the fact that quantities of syn- GENERAL MANAGERS houses springing up across the coun- Femi Adekunle thetic opioids such as fentanyl Ebriku John try do not have the complete compo- are being smuggled past cus- Solomon Alabi Mariam Ogbe sition of the necessary professionals. tom barriers and used to create Angela Tony-Iji This is because of the cost implica- recreational drugs which are tions of hiring professionals such as spreading at an alarming rate psychiatrists, psychologists, social with the help of crypto curren- workers and other staff. cies. The United Nations illicit In our opinion, now is the time for LEADERSHIP is a national paper symbolically embedded in the nation’s capital. drug user surveys and seizures We shall stand up for good governance. We shall defend the interest of informed policy making by all the suggest recreational drug use is Nigerian people even against their rulers, and we shall raise our pen at all stakeholders in order to save lives. on the increase. This is especial- times in defence of what is right. These are the values by In fact, the fight against drug abuse ly so with synthetic opioids and which we intend to be assessed. and trafficking should receive more new psychoactive substances We shall never, ever for any reason forget the noble reason of our coming into being: official attention than is currently the such as fentanyl derivatives F o r G o d a n d C o u n t r y ! case. 4 NEWS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 PDP Threatens To Pull Out Of Peace Accord Over el-Rufai’s Comment BY CHIBUZO UKAIBE, Abuja AND AZA MSUE, “Non-interference in the affairs of other Kaduna countries is a basic principle of internation- al law. Threatening to intervene in another Less than 24 hours after the governor of Ka- country implies the use of force. Those who duna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, cautioned are basing their electoral calculations on for- foreign election observers against interfering eign intervention need to be discouraged. Only in the forthcoming general elections, the op- the lawful votes of the Nigerian people should position Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and make or unmake governments. some Nigerians are unsettled with the gover- “Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has issued a powerful nor’s comment. call for vigilance and a clear notice that other While featuring on Nigerian Television Au- countries should not mistake the supine pos- thority (NTA) late night programme: Tuesday ture of the opposition for national weakness. Live, el-Rufai had warned foreign countries to “Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has stood firmly steer clear of the internal affairs of Nigeria. against those who have been trying to divide Among other things, el-Rufai had said: Nigerians on ethnic and religious lines. He is “Those that are calling for everyone to come resolutely opposed to violence, and firmly com- and intervene in Nigeria, we are waiting for mitted to peace and harmony. the person that will come and intervene. They Let the false outrage stop,” the statement will go back in body bags, because nobody will said. come to Nigeria and tell us how to run our country. We’re Committed To Peaceful Polls - Pres- “We’ve got that independence and we are idency trying to run our country as decently as pos- In its reaction to the controversy, the presi- sible and we know the history of those coun- dency last night doused the mounting tension, tries that are trying to teach us these things; saying that the Buhari administration would we have read their history. We also know that cooperate with election observers and would in their stages of development they went not let the international community down in through these challenges.” the conduct of the coming elections. Reacting to the governor’s comment, the The presidency in a statement by presiden- PDP said yesterday that it might be forced to tial spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, assured review its signatory to the national peace ac- Nigerians and the international community cord over el-Rufai’s threat. that Buhari would do everything within his At a press conference in Abuja yesterday, power to ensure free, fair and credible elec- PDP national publicity secretary, Kola Olog- Secondus tions in the country. bondiyan, who issued the “pullout” warning, He said: “We have taken note of the clarifi- called on the international community to im- “As Nigerians, we must understand that the characters that constitute the opposition cation to a reported earlier statement by the mediately impose a travel ban on el-Rufai for these guys can sit pretty in their country and in Nigeria is the manufacture of outrage on governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai con- the comment which the party said, was against say things but when the crisis breaks we are flimsy grounds. However, contriving anger on cerning opposition call for foreign interfer- peaceful elections in Nigeria. here. We are the victims, our wives and chil- false premises and summoning a din of fever- ence in our domestic affairs and to say that According to the PDP, the “comments, dren are the victims; and we must rise up and ish commentary will not alter the facts. Elec- latest statement by him should rest the issue threats and incendiary actions by the All Pro- unite and say that no to violence in this coun- tion season is regarded as silly season in some for good. There is nothing more to sneeze at. gressives Congress (APC) and the Buhari Pres- try.” quarters, but it is a very serious moment. “The governor spoke strongly in defence of idency have been directly inimical to a peace- el-Rufai condemned the petitions sent by “When Malam Nasir el-Rufai appeared national interest. It is clear that el-Rufai, our ful, free and fair election. the PDP to the United States (US), the United on NTA’s Tuesday Night Live, he made com- party the APC and all its candidates have re- “The PDP is left with no option than to con- Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), Ger- ments every patriot can understand. He stood posed their faith in democracy through gen- sider a review of its signatory in the national many and France, calling on the foreign coun- up for Nigeria’s dignity in the wake of those eral elections. peace accord, if no action is immediately tak- tries to prevail upon President Muhmmadu who would traduce their country and reduce “They are all of the view that there is no place en to curb this trend. Buhari not to derail the nation’s democracy. it to the status of a colony in their vain quest for violence against local people or foreign cit- “Nigerians are still in a shock over com- for power. izens in our midst. ments by the governor of Kaduna State, Mal- My Statement Not Call To Violence – Ka- “The video of his comments is in circulation. “The opposition PDP ought to own up to the lam Nasir el-Rufai, who declared on a national duna Gov Any fair-minded person with modest familiar- mistakes of its own policies for 16 years, which television that members of the global demo- But faced with a barrage of criticisms from ity with the English language and unimpaired have led the country to a sorry past that has cratic institutions that are working for a peace- some Nigerians and the international com- comprehension can understand it. It does not cost lives, jobs and growth instead of dwelling ful election in Nigeria will return to their coun- munity over his comments, el-Rufai said yes- contain any call for violence. What is a power- on diversionary issues. tries in body bags. What a threat? terday that he did not call for violence ahead ful defence of sovereignty? Are some sections “We call on the international community of the 2019 elections, but only affirmed that of our political class implying that they will ac- European Union Reacts to immediately impose a travel ban on el-Ru- Nigeria would defend itself against needless quiesce in or collaborate with foreign interven- In a related development, the European Un- fai for this inciting comment against peaceful intervention. tion in our country? ion (EU) Election Observation Mission said it elections in our country,” the PDP said. In a statement issued in Kaduna by his “Affirming that a country will defend itself was aware of el-Rufai’s threat. In the TV programme held on Tuesday, el- spokesperson, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the gov- against needless intervention is the kind of The EU said its personnel were in Nigeria’ to Rufai had stated: “They (foreign nations’ com- ernor said that warning about the consequenc- statement you expect to hear from a patriot. monitor the election at the instance of the In- ments) were based on non-information and es of meddling in another country’s affairs was It is not a call for violence. Warning about the dependent National Electoral (INEC). they are most irresponsible and I am happy legitimate. consequences of meddling in another coun- that the presidency responded to them. The statement reads: “A notorious trait of try’s affairs is legitimate. ➔ CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 All Set For LEADERSHIP Conference, Awards Today FROM COVER litical and non-political actors) the opportunity to The GMD said that Imam Abdullahi Abuba- Year went to the Joint Admissions and Matric- exchange ideas on the forthcoming poll which is a kar jointly won the LEADERSHIP Person of the ulation Board (JAMB) under the leadership of note address. Alhaji Ahmed Joda, statesman few days away as well as future elections. Year 2018 award “for saving no fewer than 300 Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. and seasoned administrator, would be the spe- In December 2018, LEADERSHIP had in line Christians from armed men who stormed the The Public Servant of the Year award went cial guest of honour. with its annual tradition of celebrating individ- sleepy community of Gindin Akwati in Barkin to Mr. Thomas Etuh while the chairman of Confirming that the event will take place to- uals and organisations who have distinguished Ladi local government area of Plateau State, Azman Air Services, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Sarina, day, the board and management of LEADER- themselves in their various fields of endeavours on a killing spree.” clinched the Business Person of the Year award. SHIP Newspapers Group Limited said that emi- and made outstanding contributions to Nigeria In the other categories of the LEADERSHIP The founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufactur- nent personalities would grace the event. and the world in the course of the year, picked Annual Awards, the quartet of Enugu State gov- ing Company, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma, won The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the nominees for its 2018 awards. ernor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Kogi State governor, the CEO of the Year award. LEADERSHIP Group Ltd, Alhaji Abdul Gombe, Two eminent Nigerians were jointly nomi- Yahaya Bello, Taraba State governor, Darius Other award categories are: Product of the in a statement, said it is expected that the person- nated for the award of LEADERSHIP Persons Dickson Ishaku and Ebonyi State governor, Year, which was won by Five Star Tomato Paste; alities will add their perspectives on the theme of of the Year. They are the President and Chief Dave Umahi, emerged joint LEADERSHIP Gov- Company of the Year, Max Air Limited; E-Com- this year’s edition of the conference. Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko ernors of the Year 2018. merce Company of the Year, Jumia; Telecom Gombe disclosed that the Etsu Nupe and Dangote and Imam Abdullahi Abubakar. The duo of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Company of the Year, 9Mobile; Brand of the Chairman, Niger State Council of Chiefs, Alha- Clarifying the criteria employed by the news- the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, joint- Year, Airtel. ji Yahaya Abubakar, will lead other royal fathers paper’s Board of Editors in arriving at the ly clinched the award for Politician of the Year. The Outstanding Young Person of the Year who shall include the Ooni of Ife, the Yoruba pre- choice of the duo, Gombe said that Dangote The award for Banker of the Year was won 2018 award went to Samson Itodo; MC Tag- eminent traditional leader, Mai Potiskum and the jointly won the LEADERSHIP Person of the by the managing director, Bank of Agriculture, waye clinched the LEADERSHIP Artiste of the Deji of Akure, to the event Year 2018 award for his unprecedented phil- Kabiru Mohammed Adamu. Year award even as the LEADERSHIP Sports According to him, the theme of this year’s con- anthropic disposition in 2018 alone, which cut Fidelity Bank Plc won the Bank of the Year Persons of the Year award went to the Super ference is apt as it would provide participants (po- across almost all strata of human endeavours. award, while the Government Agency of the Falcons. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NEWS 5 PDP Threatens To Pull Out Of Peace Accord Over el-Rufai’s Comment FROM PAGE 4 Thus this is the sixth time under constant review, EU about the way they are en- On his Twitter page, Sani ously denounce the threat to the EU is observing elections observers will continue their couraging more foreigners appealed to the federal gov- murder foreigners; silence or Based on the governor’s in Nigeria. work across the country in into our political activities. ernment to dissociate itself neutrality on this dangerous comment, the EU said that it “The Independent National the run-up to - and beyond The latest event in Kano has and also denounce the threat. and tragic statement is con- would review the security of Electoral Commission invited - the 16 February elections,” actually proven beyond rea- He said: “The federal gov- sent. its personnel in the country the EU to deploy an observa- EU said. sonable doubt that the APC ernment and the ruling party “Travel ban and appropri- According to the EU, its in- tion mission for the 2019 gen- government was busy en- must unequivocally dissociate ate global sanctions is need- volvement in election moni- eral elections. Arewa Youths, Shehu Sani couraging foreigners to in- themselves and unambigu- ed here,” Sani stated. toring in Nigeria dated back “EU election observation Decry Gov’s Threat terfere in our national life to 1999 on the invitation of missions give commentary Meanwhile, the Arewa Youth which is not right, even with- INEC. and analysis, and make rec- Consultative Forum (AYCF) in the international law; it’s EU said: “We are aware of ommendations about the has condemned the gover- not acceptable as that is not the comments by the gover- electoral process. EU election nor’s comments. the standard. nor of Kaduna State about observation missions are im- In a reaction, AYCF chair- “Having said that, I’m also non-interference by foreign- partial, do not interfere in the man, Yerima Shettima, said concerned and worried that ers during a talk show on the electoral process, and operate that el-Rufai can only say that maybe he got carried away, elections Tuesday, 5th Feb- according to a strict code of in Kaduna State. as a governor, he has a limi- ruary. conduct.” Shettima asked President tation that he can only make “The EU only deploys an It promised to review the Buhari to be courageous such declaration in Kaduna election observation mission security of its observers ahead enough and warn foreigners State. when it is invited to do so by of the election. coming from neighbouring “If it’s general then we ex- the authorities of a country. “While the security of EU countries to stay away from pect the president to sum- The EU has been invited to ob- observers is of paramount Nigerian politics. mon courage to speak against serve all of the general elec- importance, and will remain He said: “We are worried the foreigners because he has tions in Nigeria since 1999. more friends in the neighbor- ing countries like in Niger, so that should be referred to him,” he said. NNPC To Commence Oil, Gas Also, Senator Shehu Sani, who represents Kaduna Cen- tral in the Upper House, ad- Drilling In Benue Trough vised the federal government to call el-Rufai to order. Sani supported the call for a travel ban on el-Rufai. el – Rufai Northern Elders Forum Can’t Endorse Atiku, Katsina Tells Factional Group BY ANDY ASEMOTA, Katsina a meeting of the forum, Mo- Katsina and Nigeria to avoid hammed urged Nigerians to trouble and conduct them- A former president of the ignore the support purport- selves decently which we Court of Appeal and chair- edly drummed by a section hope will lead to peaceful man of Katsina State Senior of the Northern Elders Forum elections. Katsina State is Citizens Forum, Justice Mam- for the presidential candidate well known for providing well man Nasir, yesterday reject- of the opposition (PDP), Ati- known credible and responsi- ed the endorsement of Atiku ku Abubakar. ble leaders since time imme- Abubakar by the Northern He said, “We stand by our morial and as such we should Elders Forum (NEF) for the earlier decision to endorse not fold our hands and allow 2019 presidential race, saying President Muhammadu Bu- crisis”. a faction of the forum cannot hari and Right Hon. Aminu The forum further advised speak for the North on the Bello Masari (under the rul- politicians to play politics ac- right choice of candidate to ing All Progressives Congress cording to the rules, adding lend its support. (APC) for President and Gov- that “the political tension in The royal father sounded ernor of Katsina State in the country should imme- the warning in a statement 2019 (elections). We are sat- diately be doused for peace- jointly signed by him and the isfied with the peace and uni- ful campaign based on issues Buhari secretary of the Katsina State ty they preach. The President and devoid of blackmail which senior Citizens Forum, Aliyu and the Katsina State Gover- is capable of creating chaos.” President Muhammadu Buha- oil and gas from the Chad Ba- had expressed appreciation Sani Mohammed. nor are advocates of peace in It also resolved that Nigeri- ri has disclosed that the Nige- sin through the Benue Trough to President Buhari “for the In the statement entitled, the country and we should ans should desist from over- rian National Petroleum Cor- down to the Delta region. way and manner you have ‘A Clarion Call For Free, Fair, support them wholeheart- heating the polity and allow poration (NNPC) would soon He, however, stated that conducted peaceful campaign, Transparent and Credible edly. the electorate to decide who start to prospect for oil and government decided to invest no riots, no violence, setting Elections’, issued shortly after “We call on all citizens of should be their leaders. gas in the Benue Trough. in the Niger Delta because of good example. The president, who made the promise of quicker results. “We had a challenging time this comment during his pres- He narrated past efforts by in 2016. Thanks for your in- idential campaign in Benue him as military head of state tervention, for accepting our State yesterday, said it was the to diversify the country’s appeal to step up security. Op- next stage in the search for sources of oil to strengthen eration Whirl Strike has suc- oil in the region following the its unity, promising that his ceeded in chasing away violent commencement of drilling in administration would inten- herders.” the Kolmani River area, locat- sify efforts in this direction. The monarch also called for ed within Bauchi and Gombe President Buhari also ac- more attention to the coun- states. knowledged the observation try’s borders to check the in- According to a statement by by the Tor Tiv, Prof. James flux of criminals and bandits the president’s senior special Ayatse, that peace had been into Nigeria. assistant on media and public- restored to Benue following In his speech, the state gov- ity, Malam Garba Shehu, Bu- the containment of farmers ernor, Samuel Ortom, called hari said this yesterday while and herders’ clashes as well for free and fair elections, urg- addressing traditional rulers as the fact the President had ing all contestants to abide by at the Banquet Hall, Govern- so far conducted decent and the outcome. ment House, Makurdi, Benue. peaceful campaign. “We believe you are a man President Buhari recalled He promised to look at re- of integrity and you keep your that when he was minister of quests for more roads, bridges words,” he told the president. petroleum in the 70s, he had and tertiary institutions made “I would like to believe that seen “very interesting seis- by the royal father. you will not do anything to mic surveys” that promised On his part, the Tor Tiv truncate our democracy.’’ 6 NEWS EXTRA www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 Igbos In Middle

PDP Demands‘ Extension Of PVC Collection Belt Endorse BY CHIBUZO UKAIBE, Abuja officials at the collection centers are of Nigerians and frustrate their that is programmed to end on Friday. Atiku/Obi deliberately refusing to issue the eagerness to vote out President "Information available to us The Peoples Democratic Party PVCs to voters, thereby frustrating Muhammadu Buhari at the February shows that the APC has plans to BY CHIBUZO UKAIBE, Abuja (PDP) has urged the leadership of millions of registered voters from 16 presidential election and electing use the uncollected PVCs to allocate the Independent National Electoral getting their voter cards. the peoples candidate, Atiku votes to President Buhari. Ndigbo in the three middle Commission (INEC) to extend the The PDP in a statement by its Abubakar." "The PDP therefore calls on the belt states of Nasarawa, collection of Permanent Voter Cards national publicity secretary, Kola The PDP further demanded leadership of INEC not to plunge the Benue and Plateau have (PVCs) by three days. Ologbondiyan, said it believes that explanation from INEC for turning election into a needless controversy endorsed the Presidential The party said its demand is "this deliberate refusal to release back registered voters who went to but to redeem itself by extending the Candidate of the Peoples predicated on reports across the the PVCs is part of the wider plot by collect their PVCs and directing them closing date for the collection of the Democratic Party (PDP), nation that some compromised INEC the APC to disenfranchise millions to come at a later date for an exercise PVCs by three days," the party said. Alhaji Abubakar ahead of the February 16, Presidential Election. The endorsement was declared during a mobilisation and sensitisation, organised by the Eastern Peoples Front comprising Igbo delegates from Plateau, Benue and the host Nasarawa States. Coordinator, Contact and Mobilisation, Eastern Peoples Front and former minister for Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, informed participants that the Eastern Peoples Front were in Nasarawa State as part of the organisation’s mobilisation tour of the 19 Northern States in Nigeria. According to him, "the ten-day tour was aimed at sensitizing the over seven million registered Igbo residents in the 19 northern states, to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and to vote for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the February 16, presidential election without fearing for their lives, businesses or properties. "The tour is taking the L-R: Head of ECOWAS election Observer Mission to Nigeria, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and INEC Commissioner, team to seven zonal locations Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, during Sirleaf's visit to INEC Headquarters, yesterday. PHOTO BY REMI AKUNLEYAN in Northern Nigeria viz. Adamawa, Bauchi, Nasarawa, AGF Seeks Niger, Kaduna, Kano and Sokoto States, where we will Security N650m Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Minister Leave be addressing and sensitizing Trust Fund Igbo residents in the states To Attend Daughter’s Wedding Abroad and in all other contiguous For Military states to vote for Atiku and BY OLUGBENGA SOYELE, La- Chief Olanrewaju Otiti, presidential election. in his ruling, “I am of the Obi for the presidential Operations gos on a 24-count charge of However, they all view that the interest election." BY TARKAA DAVID,Abuja conspiracy and fraud. pleaded not guilty to the of justice will be better National coordinator Justice Muslim Hassan The accused persons charge. At the resumed served if this application of Eastern Peoples Front, Following the heightened of the Federal High were all accused of hearing of the case on is granted, and it is hereby Elder Ken Emechebe,while rate of security threats and Court in Lagos yesterday conspiring to directly Wednesday, Mrs Akinjide's granted as prayed.” addressing the delegates the challenges of inadequate granted leave to a former take possession of lawyer, Chief Bolaji Counsel to Adeseun and participants informed funding for military Minister of the Federal N650million, which they Ayorinde (SAN) moved and Otiti, also brought them that the mobilisation operations, the Accountant- Capital Territory, Jumoke reasonably ought to have the application, seeking an application before the and sensitisation of Ndigbo General of the federation, Akinjide, who is standing known forms part of the leave for his client to travel court, asking the Judge to resident in Northern Mr Ahmed Idris has advised trial before him over an proceeds of an unlawful overseas to attend her recuse himself from the Nigeria, planned in the Nigerian Air Force to alleged N650 million act. daughter's wedding in the trial on the grounds that collaboration with the consider establishing a broad fraud, to travel overseas According to the Uinted Kingdom. he was a former employee Northern Elders Forum based security trust fund for to attend her daughter’s EFCC, they allegedly Ayorinde prayed of the EFCC, and would, (NEF), led by Professor military operations. wedding. received the money from the court to exercise therefore, be biased. Ango Abdullahi, was to Ahmed stated this during Akinjide was arraigned Mrs Alison-Madueke in favourable discretion in The application was "encourage them and to the Nigerian Air Force before the court by the the build- up to the 2015 granting the application, opposed to by the EFCC forestall the often unhealthy Finance workshop 2019 with Economic and Financial general election. which had been narrowed counsel, Nnaemeka developments where Igbo the theme: 'Strengthening Crimes Commission The money was said down in favour of the Omenwa who described resident in the North, the NAF Finance Specialty (EFCC) alongside former to be part of a larger sum applicant. The prosecutor it as “vexatious and fearing attacks on their lives for Effective ServiceSenator representing of $115 million allegedly did not oppose the frivolous.” and businesses by their host Delivery in Support of NAF Oyo Central Senatorial doled out by Mrs. Alison- application, but left same Consequently, Justice communities pack up and operations’ in Abuja. District, Ayo Ademola Madueke to influence at the court's discretion. Hassan fixed March 6, to either leave for their home Ahmed who was Adeseun and a politician, the outcome of the 2015 Justice Hassan held rule on the application. states or stay indoors without represented by Mohammed casting their votes." Kudu said, " the nation must therefore deeply think and come up with appropriate Shalangwa Heads Armed Forces C’tee On African Bar Association funding template that would provide stability towards BY TARKAA DAVID, Abuja Association. Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen The appointment he said is an the delicate balancing of He was appointed during the 2018 Sani Usman said the senior officer’s impetus and appreciation of the The director, Directorate of Legal national priorities. Annual Conference of the African appointment was made known Directorate of Legal Services (Army) Services (Army), Major General "Our national Bar Association which took place at during a joint meeting of the and the Nigerian Army in promoting Yusuf Shalangwa has been appointed appropriation had been the International Conference Centre, Governing and Executive Councils rule of law and human rights Chairman of the Armed Forces majorly deficit - budgeted Nairobi, Kenya in July last year. of the Association held in Nairobi, observance in the Nigerian Armed Committee of the African Bar for so many years now. A statement by the director of Kenya, recently. Forces Legal System. Thursday, February 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NORTH/CENTRAL 7 Kogi Commissioner Survey Tips PDP Candidate To Win Nasarawa Gov’ship Election Urges Ankpa People BY RICHARD ABU, Abuja international and indigenous University Integrated Dispute survey conducted at the three The researchers said research groups in Nigeria, Transformation Systems senatorial districts of the state that, “to determine the To Support Gov Bello A survey conducted by said that the objective of the (UNIDITS); chairman, predicted that Ombugadu will political direction for the the Coalition of Research survey is to “forge unity for Nasarawa State Concerned have advantage over the other 2019 general elections for BY SAM EGWU, Lokoja Organisations (COREORG) self-determination towards Natives; chairman, Unity five candidates. the ethnic nationalities in on the Nasarawa State the realisation and control Forum (Coalition) of Ethnic In Nasarawa North Nasarawa State, COREORG The people of Ankpa, governorship race has tipped of ethnic people’s collective Nationalities in Nasarawa Senatorial District, the survey collated the above results headquarters of Ankpa local the Peoples Democratic Party destiny in all parts of Nigeria.” State and coordinator, gave the PDP candidate the and triangulated them with government area of Kogi (PDP) candidate, Hon. David The report titled: “Result Nasarawa Campus to Campus lead among 315 Permanent six other independently State have been charged to Ombugadu (Davematic) to win of Nasarawa State 2019 Group. Voter Cards (PVCs’) owners conducted surveys. Among work for the re-election of the election. Gubernatorial Election The poll said thatinterviewed. Of the 296 that these are the Unity Forum Governor Yahaya Bello in the The poll also favoured Research Survey”, which Ombugadu will win in 11 local responded, 244 persons vowed of Ethnic Nationalities in gubernatorial election coming Alhaji A. A. Sule of the All was made available to government areas, Maku, one to vote for the PDP, 33 said Nasarawa State, Independent up later in the year. Progressives Congress (APC) LEADERSHIP, explained that council and Sule, one council. they would vote APC, APGA University Professors, Mr. Abdulmumin Sadiq, as runner up, former minister the survey was conducted It said that Zakka is unlikely to 31, ADC 6, SDP nil, LP nil and Nasarawa Concerned Natives, commissioner for works, of Information, Hon. Labaran in the 13 local government win any local government, the YYP nil. Nasarawa Campus to Campus made the call yesterday in Maku of the All Progressive areas and the three senatorial same as Ombugaku and Kreni. In Nasarawa West Group, and others. Ankpa when he inspected Grand Alliance (APGA) as districts of the state. It added that for Senatorial District, the poll put “Some of the surveys Ankpa township roads under second runner up. The report was signed Ombugadu, Maku and Sule, the PDP in the lead followed by were more detailed than construction by the current Retired Group Captain by the chief consultant, the percentage of Muslim/ APC, APGA, ADC, SDP, LP and others. For example, some administration. Z.R. Zakka of the African Justice and Human Securities Christian supporting the YYP. Of the 299 PVCs’ owners surveys involved choices Sadiq averred that Governor Democratic Party (ADC), Hon. Initiatives (JUHSI) USA; candidates is 40/60, 5/95, interviewed, 275 responded from presidential to House Bello’s achievements are not Mathhew Ombugaku (RNP) principal consultant, Dispute Maku and 75/25 in that order. thus: 275 for the PDP, APC 9, of Assembly elections, only on road construction and Hon. Danju Mantani Kreni Transformation Commission None for the remaining three APGA 12, ADC 2, SDP nil, LP while others stopped at as witnessed in Ankpa of the Young Progressive Party (DITCOM), aka Dispute and candidates got any support nil and YPP 1. The Nasarawa the governorship race only. and other areas of the (YPP) would occupy the rear. Justice Transformation Global under this column. South Senatorial District also However, the results agree on state. but also on security, COREORG, a coalition of Initiative, principal partner, The second round of the followed the same pattern. the fundamentals. youth empowerment, and infrastructural development. He said that all the FCT Rice Farmers abandoned projects by the previous administration Endorse PMB For would be completed before the end of the first term Second Term of the “New Direction” BY BLESSIN BATURE, Abuja administration. While commending the late The Federal Capital Ejeh of Ankpa, Dr. Amodu Territory (FCT) chapter Yakubu, who he described as of the Rice Farmers’ one of the brains behind the Association of Nigeria projects, the commissioner (RIFAN) has endorsed admonished the people to President Muhammadu return the gesture of governor Buhari for the the February by supporting his second term 16, 2019 presidential bid. election. RIFAN chairman, Chrisland Varsity Alhaji Abubakar Dahiru Secures Full Zuba, told newsmen in Gwagwalada yesterday that Accreditation For the association’s decision to endorse the re-election 9 Courses of Buhari was informed by L-R: Former girector general of NTA , Prof Tony Iredia; chairman, Blue Print Newspapers, Idris Mohammed; Professor Umaru BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja his transformation of the Pate and former Director of Information, Nigeria Army, Gen. Chris Olukolade, during the Inauguration of Nigerian Institute agriculture sector. Chrisland University, of Public Relations (NIPR) committee members in Abuja, yesterday. PHOTO BY OYEDELE OMOKAGBO He said that rice farmers Abeokuta has secured full in the FCT have been feeling accreditation for nine of the impact of the present its programmes recently All Progressives Congress assessed by the National (APC)- led administration 222,247 Registered Voters Have No PVCs In Niger Universities Commission under the leadership of BY ABU NMODU, Minna a press conference on the been collected by their that “there are only 8,000 (NUC). Buhari, which he said, commission’s preparedness owners even as he said “we youth corps members in This was made known by prompted the resolve of the Less than two weeks to the for the forth coming are using this medium to the state, so we have to go the vice chancellor of the association to endorsed him commencement of the 2019 elections. appeal to the owners to for final year students in university, Prof. Chinedum for another second term. general elections, 222,247 Amidst outcry of non- come forward to collect federal tertiary institutions Peace Babalola. According to him, the registered voters have not collection of the PVCs their PVCs.” after engaging youth corps She said that it was a rare FCT rice farmers were part of collected their Permanent nationwide, Egwu said that While hinting that the members that served from feat for a young university the present administration Voter Cards (PVCs) in Niger that 2,167,788 eligible commission had trained 2017 and 2018.” like Chrisland to undergo Anchor Borrowers Scheme, State. voters had collected their corps members as ad-hoc Egwu said that there was accreditation exercise for adding that farm inputs The Independent National PVCs out of total registered staff for the election, he no provision for Internally the first time and excel were recently distributed Electoral Commission voters of 2,390,035. said that, “we need no fewer Displaced Persons (IDPs’) therein. to the farmers across the (INEC) state resident Egwu lamented that than 33,000 workers at the voting in Niger because According to her, “the six area councils to enable electoral commissioner of the 22,839 voters that polling unit level which is there was no officially courses accredited are: them engage in dry season (REC), Prof. Sam Egwu, requested for transfer, only for NYSC members.” recognised IDPs camp in Accounting, Economics, farming. disclose this yesterday at 28 percent of them have He, however, lamented the state. Political Science, Criminology and Security Studies, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Business Administration Saraki Promises Kwarans More Prosperity and Psychology.” BY OLADIPO MAGAJI, Ilorin mammoth crowd from Ilorin South seek for your renewed mandate The PDP governorship candidate, She disclosed that the local government area, including, and support. I will consolidate on Hon. Razak Atunwa, promised university is still admitting The Senate President, Dr.Fufu, the council headquarters, previous gains and deliver more that if elected, his administration for the 2018/2019 for those Bukola Saraki, yesterday led the said that he would consolidate on prosperity to our people.” would focus attention on expanding with WAEC and JAMB Kwara State chapter of the Peoples previous gains by delivering more He emphasised the need for opportunities for the youths through and JAMB application Democratic Party (PDP’s) campaign dividends of democracy to the Nigerians to vote en masse for the job creation and empowerment. for 2019/2020 for those to Ilorin South where he promised people. PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Atunwa said that his in secondary schools, to deliver more prosperity to the He said: “With your mandate I have Abubakar, whom he said, has the administration would create adding that the fees people of his constituency and the facilitated considerable constituency capacity to make Nigeria work again the enabling environment for range from N535,000 to state in general. and intervention projects to Kwara and eradicate poverty from the businesses and entrepreneurship to N585,000 yearly with good Saraki, who was received by a State. Once again, I have come to country. thrive. accommodation. 8 SOUTH/SOUTH www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Delta Assembly

Ayade‘ Presents N1.04trn Budget For 2019 Approves BY RICHARD NDOMA, Calabar year’s budget is tagged, ‘quabalistic plan of industrialising every local year’s budget which he tagged as Funds For densification’. It is a magical budget government area and connecting “Budget of Kinetic Crystallization” Governor of Cross River State, Ben of concentrating all of our ideas them to the super highway, serving was N1.3 trillion, about 0.26 per Construction Of Ayade, yesterday, presented the sum and ideals into a cumulative action as the main nexus that connects cent higher than this year’s budget, of N1,043,967,000,000 as budget point. The budget seems to address the industrial hub and serves as the and placed the budget performance Bridges, Roads for 2019 fiscal year. the fundamental thrust of our evacuation corridor and empties at 74 per cent. BY INNEH BARTH, Asaba The budget tagged, “Budget of governance,” adding that it focuses into the Bakassi Deep Sea Port for Ayade maintains that the focus of Quabalistic Densification” which “on the realisation of the core export of raw materials. That is the 2019 budget is spiritual and “is to Delta State House of was submitted to the Cross River mandate of this government which overall executive master plan of my ensure the completion of ongoing State House of Assembly is meant Assembly has approved two is shifting Cross River State from government to create a new Cross projects such as the super highway separate funding requests to boast industrialisation and job Third World to First World within River State that is industry-based which attracted N664 billion in last creation. made by the state governor, eight years.” and draws its raw materials from year’s budget and the deep seaport Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for Ayade while reading the budget Ayade said, “That can only be our natural resource base.” for which N88 billion was budgeted to state lawmakers said, “This the construction of the achieved by a strategic long term According to the governor, last in 2018.” Beneku/ Kwale Bridge and approach roads in Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East LGAs and the construction of 5.085 kilometers network of paved road in Warri, the commercial nerve centre of the state. The approvals were the highpoints of the House’s activities as it resumed plenary yesterday after adjourning on December 20, 2018 for the Christmas and New Year festivities and the plenary was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. On the construction of the Beneku/ Kwale Bridge and approach roads in Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East, the governor in a request to the House through a letter said there was need to construct a bridge across the Ase creek Sector Commander, FRSC in Imo State, Mr Joseph Aremu (R) with some officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) led by Mrs Margaret to link Beneku community Nwoko (4th, L) and representative of Nigerian Optometric Association, Dr Jacklin Elemba (2nd, L), at the inauguration of FRSCs “Don’t Drink and Drive” to provide succour to the campaign in Owerri, the state capital yesterday. people of the area who had relied on a local ferry for Retired General access over the years. Governor Okowa said in Obaseki Okays Construction Of Ugun-Amahor Road Warns Against furtherance of the project, BY PATRICK OCHOGA, Be- to commence the Congress (APC) at the in the area to come out the State Executive Council Conflicts, Inciting nin City construction of Ugun- party’s campaign rally in in large number to cast approved the contract for Amahor Road, a step Igueben, yesterday. their votes for their son, the construction of the Utterances Edo State governor, he said would scale up Obaseki said, “I have John Inegbedion, the APC Beneku/ Kwale Bridge Mr Godwin Obaseki, BY BERNARD TOLANI DADA, Uyo agricultural and other decided to construct senatorial candidate for and approach roads under has assured residents of economic activities in the Ugun-Amahor Road to Edo Central senatorial an alternative project Igueben local government Brig.-Gen. Anthony area. open up the area and boost seat, describing him as a financing arrangement area of the state of his Etukudoh (rtd) has warned He said this while agricultural and other trustworthy Edo son he with payment by way administration’s resolve Nigerians especially addressing supporters economic activities.” has known for over 10 of Irrevocable Standing to mobilise contractors political stakeholders of the All Progressives He persuaded voters years. Payment Order ISPO against inciting utterances for 33 equal consecutive that could generate monthly installments conflicts in the country at Edebiri Urges Lawyers To Lead Campaign Against Dictatorship of N171,737,453.60 this period. amounting to the contract He gave the warning BY PATRICK OCHOGA, Be- when the executive session that confessed see that despots are no longer sum of N5,667,335,967.48. as chairman at the public nin City members of African Bar witches are rehabilitated in power. I urge you to see that According to the presentation/ launching Association (ABA) paid a back into the society to live lawyers abide by the ethics of governor, the alternative of a book titled, “Biafra Lawyers have been urged courtesy call to the Benin normal life. the profession,” he said. project financing War Revisited: Civil War to be at the forefront of Chief at his residence in “There are still countries He said that witches and arrangement which is May Not Be A Bad Thing” campaign to end despotic Benin City, Edo State. in Africa where despots are wizards are not killed as devoid of the usual interest in Uyo yesterday. leadership in Africa by The Benin Chief who in control of government. wrongly believed in many payments associated with Etukudoh, who is a codifying laws to that is also dubbed as the It should be your oversight quarters but rehabilitated such contract financing former Director General effect. President of Witches and function to see the end of when they confess adding will enhance the timely of Standard Organisation The Esogban of Benin Wizards Worldwide told his despotic reign in Africa. that he derived his power to completion of the project of Nigeria (SON) urged Kingdom, Chief David bewildered guests during “Be the watchdog of deal with issues of witches at no extra interest cost to Nigerians not to raise Edebiri gave the charge a question and answer democracy. Take the struggle to from the Oba of Benin. government. issues that could plunge the country into another conflict. He reminded Nigerians of how lives and property INEC Restates Commitment To Credible Polls In A/Ibom were lost during the civil BY BERNARD TOLANI DADA, Uyo yesterday during the signing of Governorship candidate of the “I’m still the REC here in Akwa war in the country, stressing peace accord by political parties in All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Ibom State and have not been moved that Nigeria should not do INEC Resident Electoral the state said that the accord was part Nsima Ekere and his running mate, or redeployed to any state as being anything to warrant another Commissioner in Akwa Ibom of the commission’s preparation for Mr Amadu Attai did not attend the rumoured,” Igini stated. civil war. State, Mr Mike Igini has assured credible and acceptable 2019 general peace accord ceremony and were not He explained that the REC in Etukudo urged Nigerian that the commission is committed elections. represented. Bayelsa State is Elder Monday Tom, politicians to focus more on to conducting free and credible Present at the occasion was the Igini who cleared the air on the who is an indigene of Akwa Ibom promoting peace and unity elections in Akwa Ibom State and governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr rumours of his redeployment to State and cannot be transferred to instead of conflict and threat Nigeria. Udom Emmanuel, deputy governor, Bayelsa State said he is still the REC his home state but can serve in any of war, adding that a peaceful Igini who spoke at Ibom Hall Mr Moses Ekpo, chairmen and in Akwa Ibom and have not been other state in the south-south zone nation can never be divided. Multipurpose Ground in Uyo candidates of political parties. moved to any state. of the country. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 9 10 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 11 12 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 newsLagos BRINGING THE SOUTH-WEST TO YOU Ekiti Offers 405 Residents Free Cataract Surgery BY ALO ABIOLA, Ado Ekiti The surgery according to him would blindness from cataract and assist Ikere and Ido were carefully chosen Describing cataract as a leading be done simultaneously at Ekiti residents who are financiallyas centres cutting across the three cause of blindness, Fayemi disclosed No fewer than 405 residents of State University Teaching Hospital handicapped to sponsor their senatorial districts to make the scheme that 4.25 million Nigerian adults aged Ekiti State are to benefit from (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti; State Specialist treatment. accessible to people in the grassroots. above 40 are visually impaired while free cataract surgery sponsored Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti and Federal He explained that an average of Fayemi disclosed that 200 of the 5.5 per cent of adults aged 50 and by the state government. Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti. 250 surgeries was to be carried out cases were screened during the first above are estimated to be blind. Governor Kayode The governor who was represented per state, saying that of Ekiti was phase of his administration’s Free He explained that government Fayemi while flagging off by his deputy, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, increased to 405 to give more cataract Health Mission which provided was tackling cataract headlong by the programme yesterday at the flag off held at EKSUTH, Ado- patients in the state opportunity to medical services to 67,000 people offering to sponsor the surgery and restated his administration's Ekiti, said the gesture was aimed at benefit from the scheme. across the eleven local government help the patients overcome financial commitment to quality addressing the burden of increasing The governor noted that Ado, areas visited. constraints to restore their vision. healthcare delivery. Fayemi said his administration was partnering with the Federal Government and the Ophthalmological SMARTNEWS Society of Nigeria under the Ekiti Free Cataract Surgery/ Lagos Lauds President Buhari Restores Vision Programme to restore Airtel’s Role In the sight of the patients. Community Dev't BY DUSTAN AGHEDO, APC Youths LAGOS

Hold Voter The Lagos State Local Council in Eti-Osa East and the resi- Education dents of the Ajah-Ilaje com- munity in Ajah, Lagos State, Summit have commended leading BY OLAJIDE OMOJOLOMOJU, Lagos telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, for its The youth wing of All role in uplifting and empow- Progressives Congress, (APC), ering local communities. Lagos State chapter yesterday Speaking during the in- said they had concluded plans auguration of an Industrial to hold a one-day election Borehole donated by Airtel to enlightenment programme to the Ajah-Ilaje community in ensure peaceful, free and fair L-R:Deputy president, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN),South, Dr. Ejiro Toyibo; former PSN president, Pharm. Olumide Akintayo; founder, Safe Medicine Foundation, Ahmed Yakassi; founder, Safe Medicine, Fidelis Ayebae; MD/CEO, Fidson Health- Ajah, Hon. Olufunmi Olatun- election. ji, Chairman, Eti- Osa East Lo- The said programme care, Dr. Obiora Anthony and chairman, Green life Pharmaceutical Limited, Mr. Ade Poopola, during the inauguration of Safe Medicine Foundation in Lagos, yesterday. cal Council Development Area tagged: “Election Tips” is aimed (LCDA), expressed apprecia- at curbing electoral malpractices tion to Airtel for partnering in the forthcoming general with the Local Council in the election, saying the admission- APC Rally: Lagos Restricts Movement In 18 Major Routes provision of potable water for free event is slated to hold on BY GEORGE OKOJIE, Lagos the Chairman, Transport Musa, the state FRSC sector that the President has a large the local people. Monday next week at the state Committee on President Commander Hygenius Omeje following across the land whose “We definitely appreciate APC Secretariat in Lagos. Lagos State Government Muhammadu Buhari’s and other stakeholders in the throng to the venue of the Airtel’s gesture in choosing The state APC Youth in conjunction with the Campaign Visit to Lagos state, said that the roads would campaign visit at the Teslim to bring sweet water to the Organising Secretary, who Transport sub-committee of State disclosed this at a press be shut between 10 am to 6pm. Balogun Stadium in Surulere, people of Ajah-Ilaje and we also doubles as the convener the All Progressives Congress conference in Lagos. He said: “The visit, billed will expectedly affect the traffic would like to encourage Airtel of a socio-political group, ‘Our (APC) Presidential Campaign He appealed to Lagosians for Saturday, February 9, situation in the metropolis.’’ to continue to partner with Lagos, Your Lagos,’ Idris Aregbe, yesterday said it would restrict to stay off Teslim Balogun 2019 will afford the President Also speaking, the the Government as both the noted that the programme is vehicular movement in about Stadium, venue of the mega opportunity to meet with General Manager, LASTMA, public and private sectors join focused on, “Mobilising and 18 routes around Surulere rally located in Surulere axis the people and address them Mr Wale Musa said that 500 hands to develop our commu- Educating Youths To Achieve axis on Saturday, urging of the state. directly about his plans and officials of the agency would nities,” he said. Peaceful Election.” market women, residents and Seriki, who was programmes for them if re- be deployed to manage traffic The Baale of the Ilaje-Ajah According to him, it is transporters to stay away from accompanied by the elected into office in the on the day while the FRSC Community, Chief Sunday also aimed at also sensitising the axis. state’s Commissioner forthcoming general elections. boss, Omeje said that trucks Ogunkeyi, was full of praise the youths to take a quantum The former Minister for Transportation, Ladi As is usual, especially at this and tankers had been warned for Airtel as he lauded the leap now and take the lead of State for Defense, Mr Lawanson, the General time when elections are in to stay away from Lagos from telecom’s efforts in making tomorrow, so as to promote Demola Seriki, who is also Manager of LASTMA, Wale the air, coupled with the fact Friday to Saturday. lives better for residents of youth empowerment and the community. political participation. “I am really delighted to He explained that the see this day with the people programme would feature party 150 Get Training In Leather Bag Making of the Ajah-Ilaje community. stalwarts, party faithful, youth BY ADEBAYO WAHEED, Ibadan private partnership programme world. agriculture.” We thank Airtel for this great ambassadors, A-list actors, executed by a leather bag- Itah noted that NEPC had The deputy director said gift and we urge the compa- actresses, artistes, comedians, In furtherance of its objective to making outfit, Femi Handbags, trained over 150 persons since the Segun Awolowo-led ny to continue to do more youth influencers and other make Nigeria a major player in in partnership with the Oyo the programme began. management had established for the Ilaje community,” the important personalities – all of the multi-million dollar leather State government. He expressed satisfaction the Export Development Fund Baale said. whom would be on ground to industry, the Nigerian Export NEPC Deputy Director with the quality of leather bags that helps promote and add The youths, women and impart positively on the youths Promotion Council (NEPC) has and Head Corporate the participants had made, value to goods that are ready children performed a heart ahead of the general elections. trained 150 people in leather Communications, Mr Joe saying the programme was to fill for export. rending song in honour of He said, “We are very close bag making. Itah, who represented Mr a gap and make Nigeria partake In his remarks, Mr Babatunde Airtel during the inaugura- to the elections right now, which It was also gathered that the Segun Awolowo, the Executive of the multi-million dollar Faleke, NEPC Southwest tion. Singing in the Ilaje dia- is scheduled for February 16 and council will soon be through Director of NEPC, at the closing leather industry by training Regional Director, said that lect, young men and women March 2, so we are trying to do with its two-week intensive ceremony of the training in Nigerians to produce high products made by participants as well as children and old- a lot of reach outs, telling the leather bag making course. Ibadan, said NEPC is developing quality bags that are of export of the previous editions of the er ones danced vigorously as people that they need to be part The course which was fully non-oil exports which he standard. Itah added that, “we programme were showcased at they rejoiced and felicitated of the process and how. sponsored by NEPC is public- described as the future of the see this sector taking over from the recent Lagos Fashion Week. with one another. Thursday, February 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NATIONAL/NEWS 13 2Baba Foundation, YDI Storm Abuja For Rally BY ERNEST NZOR, Abuja to the youths to put aside hate speech, electoral violence and Youngstars Development vote buying.” Initiative (YDI) in partnership He explained that no with 2Baba Foundation and country would develop when National Democratic Institute there is violence, adding that (NDI), a non-government the campaign seeks to encourage organisation, were in Abuja, the youth to shun violence and yesterday, for a national rally in embrace peace. furtherance of ‘Vote Not Fight’ In his remarks, the senior campaign, for peaceful general programme manager, National elections. Democratic Institute (NDI) Mr. Addressing newsmen during Bem Bature Aga said, “We are the rally, the founder of YDI, advocating for peace before, Mr. Kingsley Bangwell said, during and after the 2019 “We are asking the youths to general elections. go out and vote on the election “The ‘Vote Not Fight: Election day and when they go out they No Be War’ is a youth based should conduct themselves non-violence voter education well, vote peaceful and avoid campaign that seeks to promote L-R: Cultural Affairs Officer, US Embassy, Sterlling Tilley; Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), any form of violence. We want peaceful participation by Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro and Cultural Affairs Specialist with US Embassy, Bella Ndubuisi, during a visit to a peaceful election, we appeal Nigerian youth in elections.” TETFund office in Abuja, yesterday. Osun Gov’s Wife Pays Patient’s Medical Bill BY JOSHUA DADA, Oshogbo strengthen the health sector as residents particularly pregnant IGP Adamu Tasks New AIGs, Wife of Osun State governor, women and nursing mothers in Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, has paid each local government would the N2.5million medical bill for have access to good healthcare Master Dodanim Abioye, who delivery in their various CPs On Professionalism is down with heart disease. domains. BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja professionalism. The IGP further noted professional journey.” She paid the money during Mrs Oyetola implored well- “I can assure the nation that, “the elevation of Among those decorated a visit to Obafemi Awolowo meaning Nigerians to inculcate Ahead of the 2019 general and the international these seasoned senior yesterday were the University Teaching Hospital, the habit of giving to the less elections, the Inspector community that we have police officers is a clear newly promoted 18 Ile-Ife, where the patient is privileged in the society, saying General of Police, IGP perfected plans and testimony to their history Assistant Inspectors receiving treatment. “this remains the only way to Mohammed Adamu mobilised available assets of professional excellence, General of Police and 33 The one-year and three- bring joy to the needy.” has tasked the newly towards giving to the loyalty, zeal and invaluable Commissioners of Police. months old Master Abioye, has ”We are doing this in line with promoted Assistant country a peaceful and experience. That their Meanwhile, some hole in his heart. the IleriOluwa Development Inspector Generals credible elections. promotion was guided by former Inspector Generals Mrs Oyetola who is Initiative corporate social of Police (AIGs) and “All of you, the newly the principles of seniority of Police have charged the president, IleriOluwa responsibility objective, which Commissioners of Police promoted officers, will be and merit are also a clear the incumbent, IGP Development Initiative (IOD- seeks to lend a helping hand (CPs) to be professional in deployed to play active testimony to the new focus Mohammed Adamu, on Initiative), described the to the less-privileged in the their conduct. roles in this process, The of my leadership in relation the need for neutrality gesture as borne out of the society. Speaking at the Force leadership and to promotion policy. and professionalism in the need to help those who cannot ”As we all know that ‘health decoration of the new indeed, the nation look “I wish to on this note, discharge of his mandate. afford medical care. is wealth’, so, our organisation officers yesterday in Abuja, up to you to manifest heartily congratulate They harped on the She said this is also aimed at will continue to do things that IGP Adamu, while charging your sense of professional you and your family for need to stop godfatherism ensuring a virile, healthy and will alleviate poverty in the the officers, reminded excellence in the election attaining this professional in the Force and show wealthy society. society as we are determined them that the 2019 general security task you might feat and pray that God respect for all. Mrs Oyetola who doled to be of great support to every elections are around the be deployed to perform. continues to perfect your Among the Inspector out cash and gift items sector of the economy. It is in corner and that the Nigeria I trust that you shall not careers and grant you all Generals of Police, who to other patients in the view of this that I call on the Police Force being the lead fail the Force, neither will the courage to sustain and spoke, were Aliyu Attah, hospital, described caring and privileged Nigerians to develop agency in the electoral you fail the nation in this continually exhibit those Suleiman Abba, Solomon supporting the vulnerable philanthropic heart for the process are expected to arduous national duty,” he professional virtues that Arase and Mohammed in the society as basic less-privileged and the needy exhibit optimal level of said. led you this far in your Abubakar. responsibility of the privileged in the society. We can be of citizens. help to the needy in the areas She reiterated the of education, health and other commitment of the state social protection initiatives”, Residents Hail Ajimobi For Rescuing Accident Victims government to revitalise she added. every sector for increased Passers-by and jubilant male and female victims the motorcycle conveying the victims and take them Chief medical director of residents of Iwo Road, to the Accident and the victims from the rear to the hospital without a productivity and efficiency for OAU Teaching Hospital, Ile- the betterment of all. Ibadan, on Tuesday, Emergency Ward of the around 4pm, thus flinging police report should any Ife, Prof. Victor Adetiloye, hailed the humanitarian hospital around 5pm, the rider and his female of the victims die. According to her, the expressed appreciation for the initiative would further help to gesture of the governor of had just returned from passenger to the ground. He said, “Everybody was kind gesture. Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ado-Ekiti, where he They had sustained head afraid of going near them. Ajimobi, when he halted had attended President injury and fractures. A reckless driver who Fayemi’s Wife Mobilises Women For PMB In Ekiti his convoy to rescue and Muhammadu Buhari’s re- One of the sources, ought to obey the ‘drive BY ALO ABIOLA, Ado Ekiti education by APC and evacuate victims of an election campaign rally. Tajudeen Adebare, who slowly’ signs placed along other non- governmental accident to the University Sources at the scene sells tyres along the road, the road because of the The wife of Ekiti State governor, organisations to be properly College Hospital, Ibadan. of the accident had said that onlookers had expansion works ignored Erelu Bisi Fayemi, has urged the guided on how to vote rightly. The governor, whoclaimed that a hit-and- feared that they might get the signs and drove people of the state particularly Mrs Fayemi advised the personally escorted the run driver had knocked into trouble if they rescue recklessly into the area”. women and youths to vote for people to always use their index the All Progressives Congress fingers and not their Thumb for (APC) candidates and ensure the ink not to extend beyond INEC Deletes Names Of Dead Persons From Voter Register that President Muhammadu the space provided. Buhari wins the February 16 BY TEMITOPE OLUWATOSIN, The Resident Electoralpeople were registered in the were treated and names of “Void votes are high in Ekiti Akure Commissioner (REC) in state and reiterated that a dead persons that are still in presidential poll. and it is common among our Mrs Fayemi said this Ondo State, Rufus Akeju, total of 398, 958 permanent the register were identified elderly women. Our party has The Independent National who made the disclosure at a voter’s cards (PVC) were yet for deletion. yesterday while leading Ekiti begun massive campaign to Electoral Commission APC campaign team across the press briefing with reporters to be collected. “The statistics of PVCs guide you aright. (INEC) in Ondo State in Akure said that INEC had “This exercise (display of distribution in the state state to mobilise women for the “I know that an average yesterday said it has reelection of President Buhari. already displayed the list of register of voters) was as at 2nd January 2019 is; Ekiti man loves the dividends identified and deletedregistered voters in all the carried out in this state in total number of registered She stressed the need of democracy we are getting names of dead persons from for women and the entire 18 local government areas the last quarter of the year voters - 1,828,219 and total under President Buhari and the state’s voter registers of the state. 2018. number of uncollected PVCs electorate in the state to our governor and you want in its preparation for the embrace the ongoing voter According to him, a total “Quite a number of claims in the state are 398,958,” he them to continue”. general elections. number of 1, 828, 219 raised during the exercise said. 14 NEWS NATIONAL www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Wike Urges Int’l Community To Focus On General Elections BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port Har- He stated that the APC -led federal the state to acquaint herself with the time be abreast with the election and fair credible election, devoid of court government was foisted on the environmental challenges facing the procedures. voter apathy.” country by the western powers. state. NVCC president, Emmanuel “Honestly, as a civil unbiased Rivers State governor, Nyesom While declaring that the Meanwhile, the Nigeria Vote Nkweke, who disclosed this while group that knows the importance Ezenwo Wike has called on the government and people of Rivers Count Campaigners (NVCC) has briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt of awareness and sensitisation international community to focus State are committed to peaceful polls, declared that it is important for yesterday, said: “In fact, the citizen of people, it is therefore one of on the forthcoming general elections Wike charged the United Kingdom to every eligible electorate in the awareness during the election our responsibility and mandate to stop the planned manipulation by prevail on the Independent National country to be properly informed period should be given the desired to campaign for a credible and the All Progressives Congress (APC)- Electoral Commission (INEC) and on the need to actively participate in attention since it is known to be key transparent election in Nigeria,” he led federal government. security agencies not to manipulate the voting exercise and at the same towards having a successful free added. This is as a group, the Nigeria the elections. Vote Count Campaigners (NVCC) The governor said: “Talk to INEC said it would on February 11, 2019, and the police to allow Nigerians to began awareness and sensitisation vote freely and for their votes to campaign for the forthcoming count. Any attempt to manipulate general elections. the elections, will make the issue to Wike, who spoke yesterday at be out of control of the people.” Government House, Port Harcourt He stated that the plot by the APC- when he granted audience to the led federal government to shutdown British High Commissioner to internet and communication Nigeria, Catriona Laing, said it is access would make it impossible incumbent on the international for the international community community, especially the United and stakeholders to monitor the Kingdom, United States of America elections. and the European Union to repeat Earlier, British High the 2015 feat when they monitored Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona all the processes. Laing, said the British government The governor said: “We appeal expects the 2019 general elections to to the international community to be peaceful, free and fair and urged focus on the forthcoming general all stakeholders to work towards elections. This is not the first time peaceful and credible polls. the international community will Laing said Rivers State is be doing this. In 2015, the United important to the country, pointing Kingdom, European Union and the out that peaceful polls in the state United States actively monitored would have positive multiplier L-R: INEC National Commissioner, Dr Adekunle Ogunmola; INEC Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmoodu; Project Coordinator, the elections.” European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), Dr Rudolf Elbling and the National Commissioner of INEC, Dr Lecky Mustaph- effect, adding that she was also in er, during a dialogue on 2019 general election organised by ECES and INEC in Abuja, yesterday PHOTO BY NAN Youths Constitute Highest WABiCC Seeks Tougher Legislation For Population Of Voters –NBS Wildlife Conservation In Nigeria, Others BY RUTH TENE NATSA, Abuja tions remain one of the most con- BY MARK ISTIBOR, Abuja address the problems. Our legal of ECOWAS, groups of NGOs from tested elections since the transition systems do not recognise them different countries, development The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to democracy in 1999 with 91 regis- The West Africa Biodiversity as crime or don’t have sufficient partners from World Bank, has revealed that youths constitute the tered political parties and 73 presiden- and Climate Change Programme enforcement capacity to address AfDB, FAO to share ideas on highest population of registered voters tial candidates. (WABiCC) has called on Nigeria it. We need to build the capacity. how to address the challenges of at 51 per cent of the registered popula- They added that “this is even as and other West African countries We need to ensure that our laws biodiversity, with a focus on West tion as confirmed by the Independent the 2019 elections record 1,904 can- to improve policy and enabling and our prosecuting agencies are African biodiversity. National Electoral Commission (INEC). didates for the Senate, 4,680 for the environment for wildlife protection all on the same side to prevent the In the area of deforestation in This was revealed by the technical House of Representatives, 1,066 for in the region. crime. Not just training them, we the ECOWAS region, Mr. Gyekye adviser, Office of the Statistician-Gen- the governorship and 14,583 for the Technical adviser, WABiCC also need to equip them with the who lamented the high rate of eral, Lola Talabi-Oni at YIAGA Africa’s state assemblies.” (USAID), Kwame Awere Gyekye necessary tools,” Gyekye stated. tree felling says a tree worth more presentation of report on youth can- They added that with respect to made the call yesterday at the Earlier, director-general of standing, than cutting it down. didacy in the 2019 general elections in the National Assembly and presiden- ongoing two-day workshop on the Nigerian Conservation “When you fell a tree, and you Abuja, yesterday. tial elections, the lists of candidates in conservation collaboration beyond Commission, Dr. Muhktari Kano sell it once, it’s finished. The tree According to Talabi, “Recently re- 2019 indicates that the passage of the national boundaries in Abuja. said, “West Africa has to prioritise standing produces carbon dioxide. leased figures by INEC revealed that Not Too Young To Rule Law opened up He asked governments to also and publicise its own bio-diversity And you can really put measures in consolidated registered number of vot- the political space for increased youth develop and adopt training tools and its own challenges so that it place to be trading in this carbon and ers for 2019 general elections are just participation in the House of Repre- for wildlife legislation, wildlife could get world attention; thereby raise money. When you raise money over 84million.” sentatives and presidential elections. enforcement and prosecution of getting world support.” from the tree, it is still standing and This is even as she revealed that, YIAGA further revealed that for people who commit wildlife crimes. Dr Kano said the workshop was your children can come up and enjoy “Nigerian youth within the age group the governorship and state houses of “We need to see how organised to bring regional and the same benefits,” he explained. of 18-35 are the highest population of assembly, the defining trends are that government can build capacity to intergovernmental organisations voters constituting over 51 per cent less than one tenth (9.8) of the candi- of all registered voters while 20.6 per dates vying for the governorship of the cent of voters are students.” federation are youth candidates com- ‘200m Girls Victims Of Female Genital Mutilation’ Presenting the Report, YIAGA pared to 22.9 per cent contesting for Africa’s Watching the Vote, Project deputy governor. It added that major- BY NKECHI ISAAC, Abuja a person’s right, health, security and rights, and it is our responsibility to Coordinator, Cynthia Mbamalu and ity of the youths contesting for the po- physical integrity. safeguard human sustainability, research A global movement pursuing board member, YIAGA Africa, Ezen- sitions of governor and deputy gover- “FGM is practiced for a variety of shows that women who have undergone transformational change, Side By wa Nwagwu said 2019 general elec- nor are in the North West. cultural reasons and involves the ritual FGM are scientifically more likely to have Side Movement for Gender Justice, cutting or removal of some or all of the complication during caesarean section has revealed that more than 200 million external female genitalia. It is a practice and during child birth,” he stated. Tambuwal Condoles With Malami girls alive today have been mutilated in that has no health benefits to the victim, In his remarks, the acting executive about 30 countries in Africa, the Middle but with well-documented evidences of director of the African Centre for Shehu Over Mother’s Death East and Asia where Female Genital harms. Leadership, Strategy and Development Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Wa- chairman Advisory Council NESO, Dr Mutilation (FGM) is concentrated. “The procedure of FGM has no health (Centre LSD) Mr. Monday Osasah ziri Tambuwal, yesterday paid a condo- Malami Shehu Ma’aji, who thanked the Co-chair of the movement, Rev. benefits for girls and women which can stressed the need for more advocacy lence visit to Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’aji governor for the condolence visit and Israel Akanji, made this known during cause severe bleeding and problems in the process of achieving the over the demise of his mother, Hajiya the prayers. Late Hajiya Maimunatu a media briefing in commemoration of during urinating and could later result in implementation of this initiative. Maimunatu Yakubu Ma’aji. Yakubu Ma’aji died at the age of 90 on the International Day of Zero Tolerance cyst, infections, as well as complications According to the president, The governor, accompanied by February 3, 2019. for Female Genital Mutilation, yesterday in childbirth and increased risk of National Women Wing of Christian other top functionaries, stormed the She left behind four children and in Abuja. newborn deaths,” he said. Association of Nigeria, Victoria family house of Shehu to offer prayers 30 grandchildren among whom are Akanji stressed that FGM which Similarly, the co-chair of the Ihesiulor said the general belief for the late Hajiya Maimunatu Yaku- chairman, Advisory Council NESO, Dr. is mostly carried out on young girls movement, Professor Mustapha Ismail, in Africa is that when a lady isn’t bu Ma’aji. Malami Shehu Ma’aji, eldest son, Alhaji between infancy and age 15 is a very said FGM should be banned in Nigeria circumcised, she is generally seen “May the Almighty Allah forgive Muazu Ma’aji, Hajiya Inno Ma’aji and harmful practice and urged Nigeria because of the negative harmful effects as promiscuous which could lead her shortcomings and the children that Hajia Asmau Ma’aji. to ban such practices which comes associated with it. to having multiple partners which she left behind God should bless them,” She has since been laid to rest ac- with various harmful health effect. He “The fundamental goal of human brought about the circumcision of he said. Tambuwal was received by the cording to Islamic rites. said that the practice is a violation of society is the preservation of human the girl child. Thursday, Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NEWS NATIONAL 15 NURTW Chairman To Die By NIPR To Bridge Corporate Communications Gaps Hanging For Killing Police Officer BY ALEX ENEMANNA, Abuja entrenching respect for the rule BY OLUGBENGA SOYELE, Lagos of law,” he added. death by Arogundade and his prosecution was not able to determine if the fifth and The Nigerian Institute of Public cohorts while on his way to visit prove its case against the sixth defendants were at the Sirajo decried the exclusion Justice Olabisi Akinlade of Relations (NIPR) has appealed of the Institute from the usual his mother at Olayinka street in other defendants. scene of crime.“I hereby acquit for support from organisations the Lagos State High Court the Ayetoro area of the state. The judge maintained that and discharge the second to budgetary support from the yesterday convicted and and government at all levels federal government for some During the cause of the the evidence of the sixth sixth defendants in respect of in the Institute’s renewed sentenced the Chairman of trial, the second prosecution prosecution witness, one the charges.” year now. the National Union of Road efforts to improve political This according to him has witness, Ismaila Lukman, Adewale Akinola, could not Convicting Arogundade, and corporate communication Transport Workers, Boundary/ who was the motorcycle rider be used to convict the second Justice Akinlade held that the placed a lot of stress on the Aiyetoro unit area of the state, in Nigeria. Institute with regards to their that was conveying Oladipupo to sixth defendants. prosecution proved beyond The president and chairman Saheed Arogundade, to death testified that, “The deceased She said, “The 6threasonable doubt that he recurrent expenditures like by hanging for the murder of a of the governing council of the staff emoluments. called me to give him a ride to prosecution witness was killed the officer. Institute, Muhktar Sirajo, made police officer. his mother’s house when four not directly at the scene of She said, “The defence has While appealing to the Justice Akinlade ordered the the appeal yesterday during federal government through men approached us and dragged crime but was standing in proved beyond reasonable the inauguration of NIPR execution of the convict after the deceased down from my front of his house and the doubt that the first defendant Ministry of Information to finding him guilty of conspiracy Council Committee. He said restore its full entitlements, motorcycle. object that he described as killed Gbenga Oladipupo. the poor management of public and murder of the police officer, “One of them, Arogundade object used for the assailant The first defendant did not the Institute expressed its Gbenga Oladipupo brought communication has fueled commitment to expanding its brought out a knife and of the deceased was different act alone but since pw2 did fake news and hate speech in against him by the by the Lagos stabbed him at the back. I from the description of the not recognise the second to alternative sources of revenue State government. Nigeria. to remain afloat. ran off to go seek for help weapon described by the sixth defendants, they are “One of the reasons why The judge, however,from other fellow riders but pathologist. acquitted of the two counts. The Committees inaugurated discharged and acquitted there is more attraction to fake include Professional Ethics when I returned, the other “Pw6 claimed that it was “The prosecution hasnews and hate speech on social five others: Mustaphathree men were hitting the matchete used in stabbing been able to prove beyond and Disciplinary Committee, Layeni, Adebayo Abdullahi, media is the perennial problem Education Advisory Board, deceased with their fist. the deceased so I hereby rule reasonable doubt the of poor management of public Seyi Pabiekun, Sikiru Rufai, “I could not see the faces that Pw6 is not a reliable ingredients of conspiracy Membership Services Yusuf Arogundade for lack of communication. The way to Committee, Policy and of the other men clearly witness. The only evidence and murder against the change that is to stop putting sufficient evidence. because I was gazing at the court will rely on is that first defendant, therefore, Strategy Committee and The state had claimed that square pegs in round holes in Establishment & Corporate Arogundade who stabbed of pw2 whose evidence was I pronounce that the first our choice and appointments the condemned convict and him. When I got close to the cogent and convincing. defendant is guilty as charged. Governance Committee. others committed the crime of spokespersons, public affairs Others are Fellowship Advisory deceased, I realised he has “The evidence of pw6 is “I hereby pronounce sentence or communication managers in on April 10, 2010 around 8am been badly stabbed all over not sufficient to convict the of the court upon you, Saheed Committee, Chapters Relations at the Gbara junction of the public and private and private Committee, Compliance his body and was bleeding defendants, the court believes Arogundade, that you will be offices at the federal, state Ayetoro area of Ajegunle, Lagos. severely.” he was not being truthful. hanged in the neck until you Committee and Corporate According to the prosecution, and local government levels in Relations Committee. Also In her judgment, Justice The police did not conduct are dead. May God have mercy Nigeria,” he said. He reinstated the deceased was stabbed to Akinlade held that the a serious investigation to on your soul.” speaking, the Permanent the efforts of the Institute Secretary, Federal Ministry towards adding vigour in the of Information Grace Isu enforcement of NIPR Act. Gekpe who was represented “More than ever before, by Mr Olumide Osanyinpeju NIPR shall vigorously pursue charged the various committee and ensure full compliance to members to put in their best in its enabling law. We shall add the discharge of their duties in teeth to our enforcement of the order to advance the image of provisions of the Act because the Institute. doing so will so will help High point of the event was our democracy and support the issuance of certificates the Federal Government’s to the new inductees of the efforts at anti-corruption and Institute. PPDC, NERDC Partner Google To Train 100,000 Students On Internet Safety BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja explore the online world and maximise all the benefits the The Public and Private Internet offers,” she said. Development Centre On his part, executive (PPDC), and Nigerian secretary, NERDC, Professor Education Research and Ismail Junaidu, said, Development Council ‘Safer Internet Day 2019’ (NERDC) are partnering highlights the evolving with Google to educate challenges and opportunities over 100,000 students on that were presented to internet safety across 32 young people online. states in the country. The He added that it calls organisations revealed attention to how the this at an event to mark industry, government the Safer Internet Day and the public can help to themed, ‘’Together for a provide the critical thinking, Better Internet,” which knowledge, resilience, and is commemorated every support children need to be February 5th. safe online. Chief executive officer, Nigeria Policy Lead, PPDC, Mrs Nkemdilim said Google, Miss Seember it is an opportunity to show Nyager, said as the internet the role the organisation grew there was need for could play in helping to make safety, privacy and security the internet safer and put to online and that Google was more positive use. committed to making it safer “That’s why for the past and useful for everyone. four years we have joined She said, “Through Google, government and the initiatives like our Web rest of the world to celebrate Rangers Programme, we Internet safety and to help educate young Nigerians in keep children safe online secondary schools to explore to ensure that Nigerian the Internet and use our students are safe as they Google products safely. 16 NATIONAL/NEWS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 NAF Commissions Police Deploy 37 CPs, To Withdraw Policemen From VIPs Aviation Medicine BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja Delta State; Austin Iwero the Commissioners are Mr Mohammed Adamu, security threats and civil Department Agbonlahor, Cross Rivers expected to proceed made the disclosure disorders. The Police ServiceState; Bashir Makama, immediately to their new at a meeting with He said that personnel BY TARKAA DAVID, Abuja Commission has approved Akwa Ibom State; Awosola Commands ahead of the Commanders of SPU and of the SPU and CTU were the appointment and Awotunde, Ebonyi State; 2019 General Elections. CTU in Abuja. critical components of the The Chief of the Air Staff subsequent deployment Belel Usman, Rivers State; Meanwhile, chairman He said that the broad election security (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique of 37 Command Bello Makwashi, Gombe of the Commission, decision to withdraw the plan of the force. Abubakar, yesterday, Commissioners of Police State and Abdulrahman Alhaji Musiliu Smith has personnel was aimed at Adamu added that the commissioned a newly for the 36 states of Ahmed, Kaduna State. charged them to quickly ensuring full mobilisation meeting was basically constructed Aviation the federation and the Others are: Bala settle at their new posts and deployment of directed at engaging Medicine Department and Federal Capital Territory Ciroma, FCT; Egbetokun and ensure that the the personnel for the commanders of the CTU Electronic Medical Records Abuja, following the Kayode, Kwara State; forth-coming general upcoming general and SPU of the force. System (EMR) at the 063 recommendation of the Hakeem Busari, Kogi elections in their various elections. “It is for this reason that NAF Hospital (063 NAFH), acting Inspector-General State; Asuquo Amba, Ekiti commands are peaceful, Adamu said that the you are all invited here to NAF Base, Bill Clinton Drive, of Police. state; Galadanchi Dasuki, free, fair and transparent. force expected a highest brainstorm and be briefed Abuja. The CommissionersImo State; Suleiman He further added that level of professionalism on the specific roles that Speaking during the are: Buba Sanusi, Katsina Balarabe, Enugu State; our nation cannot afford from the officers during you will be expected event, the CAS, who State; Mohammed Wakili, Dandaura Mustapha, any disruption of the the elections as their to perform during the was represented by the Kano State; Rabiu Ladodo, Anambra State; Etim elections anywhere as conduct would be elections,” he said. Chief of Medical Services Jigawa State; Ahmed Ene Okon, Abia state; the world is looking up to subjected to national and He said that the units (CMS), Headquarters (HQ) Iliyasu, Ogun State; Ibrahim Kaoje, Sokoto Nigeria for a proof that its international scrutiny. were expected to provide NAF, Air Commodore Mu’azu Zubairu, Lagos state; Celestine Okoye, democracy has continued He said that adequate specialialised protection Mohammed Shaibu, said State; Ibrahim Sabo, Zamfara State; Garba to mature. provision had been for the Independent that the involvement of Niger State; Alkassam Danjuma, Kebbi State; Meanwhile, Nigeria Police made for the welfare of National Electoral NAF personnel in Internal Sanusi, Taraba State; Abiodun Ige, Osun State; Force, yesterday, said it policemen while they Commission ( INEC) staff, Security Operations in Garba M. Mukaddas, Undie Adie, Ondo State; would soon prune down would be performing their NYSC, among others, various Theatres across the Adamawa State; Omololu Olukolu Shina, Oyo or withdraw its Special duty during the elections. during the elections. country requires that the Bishi, Benue State; Bola State; Ali Janga, Bauchi Protection Unit (SPU) and The police boss said The I-G also heldpersonnel be assured of Longe, Nassarawa State; State; Damian Chukwu, Counter Terrorism Unit that the two units were similar strategic meetings robust medical facilities to Isaac Akinmoyede, Bornu State and Sumonu (CTU) operatives attached established to complement with the 36 command provide optimum healthcare Plateau State; Odumosu Abdulmalik, Yobe State. to certain categories of the Police Mobile Force Commissioners of Police in support of the operations. Hakeem, Edo State; Spokesperson of the personalities. (PMF) towards supporting (CPs), FCT and PMF A statement by the Olushola David, Bayelsa Commission, Ikechukwu The acting Inspector- conventional police in commanders across the Director of Public Relations State; Adeleke Yinka, Ani, in a statement, said General of Police ( I-G), addressing critical internal country. and Information Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola said the project is in realization of the fact that the most critical resource factor in any endeavour is the human being. He said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), under the leadership of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has placed emphasis on ensuring the physical and mental wellbeing of its personnel. Appeal Court Gives APC Approval To Campaign In Rivers BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port Harcour

The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has granted a Stay of Execution Order on the judgement of the Federal High Court presided over by Justice Kolawole Omotosho, which delisted candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the final list of the Independent National Electoral Commission Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi (left), supervising the rescue and evacuation of hit-and-run accident victims along Iwo Road, Ibadan, to the Ac- (INEC). cident and Emergcney Unit of the University College Hospital, where he paid their bills, yesterday. PHOTO: GOVERNOR’S OFFICE The three-man panel of the Appeal Court, led by Justice Ali Gumel, granted the Stay of Execution after Again, EFCC Fails To Arraign Ex-NIA DG, Wife counsel to the Peoples BY OLUGBENGA SOYELE, Lagos sacked NIA DG and his wife. Chukwujekwu Aneke on Friday. the offence is contrary to contrary Democratic Party (PDP), LEADERSHIP recalled that The anti-graft agency had to Section 15 (21(0) of the Ferdinand Orbih, SAN, The Economic and Financial Crimes at the last date for the matter, accused the couple of concealing the Money Laundering (Prohibition) urged the panel to withdraw Commission (EFCC) again failed Oyedepo had urged Justice Aneke to sum of $43,449, 947.00 belonging to (Amendment) Act, 2012 and themselves from hearing yesterday to produce the former reschedule the planned arraignment the federal government in property, punishable under Section 15(3) of the matter. National Intelligence Agency (NIA), of the sacked DG of NIA and his wife located at Flat 7 B , Osborne Towers, the some Act. The Court, however, Ayodele Oke, and his wife, Mrs. till Tuesday because the EFCC was Ikoyi, Lagos. At the resumed hearing of the granted a request to Folashade Oke before the Federal still in the process of serving the The EFCC also accused them case, Oyedepo informed Justice withdraw himself from the High Court in Lagos to face a four embattled couple with a copy of the of converting to personal use the Chukwujekwu Aneke that since the matter. count criminal charge. charge. sum of $1,658,000.00 belonging to commission is finding it difficult to The Court, however, However, the counsel to the The EFCC had on Wednesday the federal government funds they secure the attendance of the two adjourned to February commission, Rotimi Oyedepo filed four count criminal charge reasonably ought to have known defendants in court, it intends to 13, 2019, for hearing on informed the court that the anti- against the former NIA DG and formed part of proceeds of an make an oral application for the remaining motions of the graft agency is making moves to his wife and announced that they unlawful act. issuance of a bench warrant for their appeal, which was brought secure a bench warrant against the would be arraigned before Justice According to the commission arrest. by the APC. Thursday, February 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 17

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Groaning Over A Prolonged ASUU Strike BY CHIKA MEFOR, Abuja reached a point were many it was left for ASUU to and employment, Dr Chris federal government which is Its over three months since have stopped counting. consult with its members Ngige has brought a new scheduled for next Thursday the Academic Staff Union However, there are strong and get back to the federal proposal to the table and (today)” he had said. of Universities (ASUU) indications that the government. we are going to reconsider ASSU president while embarked on an indefinite meeting the two parties “It has been protracted it, though it is not up to the speaking during an interview on “The minister strike action on November are going to hold today but the good news is that N50bn as we requested,” the union’s demands had asked 5, 2018. will be the one to bring the we have gotten to the end the ASUU president, Prof government to act decisively of Labour The two parties much-awaited good news. of the tunnel” he had said. Biodun Ogunyemi said. on the revitalisation of the and employ- involved: that is the The federal government ASUU, also informed the He however assured universities with the release of ment, Dr federal government and has expressed optimism public of the meeting with that the union will have N50 billion immediately and Chris Ngige the leadership of ASUU, that the strike action will the federal government something concrete to spread the balance of N220 has brought held several meetings soon be a thing of the past. today, adding that tell Nigerians after it’s billion over the next three a new pro- to resolve the impasse. The minister of Labour government has placed on meeting with the federal quarters of this year. Unfortunately, a common and Employment, Dr Chris its table another proposal government today. “What government proposed posal to the ground has not been Ngige while speaking after which the union leadership “The union will be was to release N20 billion in table and we reached. the last meeting, stated agreed to look into before consulting it’s members two instalments and we said are going to The back and forth that some progress have the proposed meeting. and will provide feedback reconsider it meetings have definitely been made, adding that “The minister of Labour to its meeting with the CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 18 EDUCATION/NEWS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspa- @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 Groaning Over A Prolonged ASUU Strike FROM PAGE 17 we can vote anywhere minister of Education, we find ourselves during Mallam Adamu Adamu that is not it; there are five the election,” Jude assured that it has tranches of N220 billion Clement, a student union virtually resolved all that are pending and our executive at the Kogi the contending issues members are saying that State University said. with the leadership of government should at least Clement is of the ASUP, and that the strike release one tranche and as a opinion that if the voters will be called off soon. sign of commitment to that, card is configured in a But Nigerians are still they should release N50 way that one can vote watching. billion immediately. anywhere, issues of being We recall that Adamu “Another demand was disenfranchised will not who told newsmen that on the payment of Earned arise. the government has Academic Allowances (EAA) “Strike or no strike, reached agreement on for which the government wherever we are, we will issues regarding the had promised to release N20 just represent with no review of Polytechnic billion and we said the N20 excuse. Now, we have Act adding that the billion should be strictly for excuses to give for not president was waiting for ASUU members.” voting,” he said. the National Assembly to Another student, Edith transmit the amended act Fear over Gabriel, a student of to him for assent. students’ possible Plateau State University, When reminded disenfranchisement Adamu however stated that even that other contending if the strike action is issues included the As the strike lingers with called off today, many revitalization of seemingly no end in sight, parents would not allow Polytechnics and there have been fears in their children to head Colleges of Education, some quarters that if the to school until after the the minister stated strike is not called off election. that the government before the 2019 election, “I blamed the federal was committed to the many of the students who government and ASUU revitalization of facilities had registered for voting for this. If they had in its public tertiary at their schools, but are reached an agreement institutions and has now forced to stay at early enough, we would directed the Minister home, will definitely be have been in school by of Finance to source for disenfranchised. this time, studying. additional funding of N30 A recent release by But ASUU, in a billion for the purpose, INEC on the occupational tweet via its twitter with particular reference distribution of registered handle Official_ to Polytechnics and voters for the 2019 election ASUU @ ASUUNGR, Colleges of Education. indicated that students top while addressing the Speaking on other the list by 26.57 per cent. concern of students agreements, the minister INEC put the students’ over the election, had said, “On State population at 22,320,990. said it was putting owned Polytechnics, But already, there are into consideration the National Board for concerns that the number all those issues while Technical Education of students, who will vote, consulting with its zonal has been directed will fall drastically as they coordinators. to strengthen its would find it difficult to Ogunyemi One thing which regulatory mechanism return to their schools, remains vague is how including developing just to cast their votes and the union is putting the a new template for return home. issue into perspectives accreditation to address “That is going to be a as it claim since there is observed weaknesses and herculean task,” Ginika no inkling as to how it to ensure that proprietors Igwiechi, a student of intends to facilitate the of Polytechnics including University of Calabar said. provision of opportunity states and private owners “I am staying here in Abuja for the students, who by meet their obligations to with my parents and if the virtues of their numerical their staff. strike is not called off, I strengths, could change “ The allowances and don’t see any reason that the tide of the election, shortfalls arrears and will take me back to Calabar to vote. shortfalls in salary are even though I registered to However, whether being addressed across vote there” she said. ASUU calls off its strike board. To this end, Steven Jide, a student or not, many Nigerian Government has released of University of Nigerian, students will surely N16.8 billion to settle Nsukka has a similar still be disenfranchised, outstanding arrears. experience. He lives with unless by stroke of Disbursement is ongoing his parents in Lagos and fate. Right now, the through the Office of the he wonders how he would Academic Staff Union of Accountant General of be able to express his civic Polytechnics (ASUP) is the Federation. duty, as according to him, yet to reach an agreement “As a demonstration he was not prepared to with government to of Government’s travel all the way to Enugu call off its strike action, commitment to state where he registered, which it embarked on continuous dialogue just to cast his vote. since December last year. with the staff unions, “My parents will not Ngige the Ministry will provide even listen to me if I asked ‘FG on top of the alternative funding for them to give me money to They are just trying to save the little of it,” he said. situation’ the stalled renegotiations travel to Enugu just to vote. they have to give me and my sister in “That is the reason we want INEC As for the Polytechnics in the Polytechnics sub- Who does that in this tight the event that ASUU call off the strike to make it possible for our voters lecturers, the federal sector,” he minister has situation we see ourselves. so travelling just to cast my vote is out card to act like an ATM card so that government through the reeled out. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 19 20 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Thursday, February 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 21 politics today REPORTS ANALYSIS REVIEWS INTERVIEWS GROUP POLITICS EDITOR: MUYIWA OYINLOLA 08054701492 (SMS ONLY ) 2019: PDP’s Rebirth And The Changing Political Tide TOPE FAYEHUN, in this report, dwells on how the rebirth of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently changing permutations ahead of the forthcoming polls

s the much awaited Baba-Yusuf, ordered Secondus 2019 elections is to ‘vacate office and allow any around the corner, other person from the North- it is clear more than east zone to take over’ as acting ever before that the national chairman. contestA will be a straight fight However, while Gulak sought between the ruling All Progres- to crown himself as the national sives Congress(APC) and the chairman, and Secondus along major opposition Peoples Dem- with his supporters resisted ocratic Party(PDP). the move, Gulak invaded the With the way things are pres- national headquarters to take ently, analysts are of the view over as chairman. that the election will be keenly While explaining the rationale contested between the two ma- for his overbearing action, Gu- jor political parties. lak told journalists that he de- Prior to this time, nobody had cided to take steps to enforce thought PDP could ever bounce the order after another court back to life given the level of cri- ruled against Secondus’ suit ses that engulfed the party im- seeking to stall the execution of mediately after it lost the 2015 the December 16 ruling by Jus- presidential election to the then tice Baba-Yusuf. opposition APC. According to him, “PDP The brain behind the forma- should not be left headless,” he tion of PDP then in 1998 was had stated, adding that he want- the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, the ed to take the party back to the late Chief Solomon Lar, the late people and carry members along Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, the late in its running. Chief Bola Ige, and Alhaji Sule After much politicking and in- Lamido, among others. trigues among its are members, But in 1999, former military the party eventually jumped head of state, Chief Olusegun from the frying pan to fire when Obasanjo, was elected president it opted for the former Borno on the platform of PDP. state governor, Ali Modu Sher- After the party ruled the iff, as chairman (acting) pend- Secondus country for 16 uninterrupted ing when a convention would years, it lost power to the op- be held, and a new Chairman where the current leadership of position APC in 2015, signal- would emerge from the south- the party emerged. ing the crises that nearly buried west. No doubt, this development the party. The disgraceful outing Expectedly, the development marked the beginning of the of the party in the 2015 gener- elicited mixed reactions and di- rebirth of the party as its lead- al elections, especially the pres- vergent views from political ac- ership hurriedly embarked on idency led to the removal of its tors and observers both within a membership drive that led national chairman, Alhaji Ada- and outside the country. to the return of some political mu Mu’azu. In fact, just hours after he was ‘heavyweights’ lost to the rul- He was said to have been com- sworn in, there was a plethora of ing APC. pelled to resign his position. But rage mixed with mockery from Presently, the defection of instead of selecting a replace- various political camps in the the former vice president and ment, the erstwhile national country. the presidential candidate of vice chairman, Uche Secondus, Some of those who opposed the party, Atiku Abubakar; Sen- stepped into his shoes in acting Sheriff then, attributed their ate President Bukola Saraki; It is now clear capacity. stands to his alleged romance Speaker, House of Represent- that the emer- Secondus seemed to have with the deadly terrorist sect, ative, Yakubu Dogara, among been encouraged by a similar Boko Haram, and high wired others, is altering the political gence of Atiku chasm created by the sudden politics to sack him from the calculation in the country. Abubakar suspension of Dr. Okwesilieze office began. Before now, many had dis- Nwodo, from office in 2010 dur- While that was ongoing, a missed their defections as in- as the can- ing the party’s national conven- plan by Sheriff to transmute to a consequential and having lit- didate of the tion. full-fledged chairman at the par- tle impact on the President’s The situation ignited legal ty’s botched Port Harcourt con- re-election bid, banking on Bu- party for the contest within members of the vention was uncovered and the hari’s perceived popularity in forthcoming party. The former special adviser development effectively faction- the northern part of the coun- to the then President Goodluck alised the party. It was not until try where he is believed to com- Atiku presidential Jonathan on political matters, about a year later that the party mand a large support. poll is currently Ahmed Gulak, approached court was able to resolve this division Some analysts were of the It is now clear that the emer- to challenge the competence of with the Supreme Court’s ver- view that the President was in gence of Atiku Abubakar as the unsettling the Secondus to occupy the position dict that sacked Sheriff. control of voters in the North- candidate of the party for the ruling party of acting national chairman of A national convention was ern party of the country, hence forthcoming presidential poll is the party. On December 16, subsequently organised by the the need for remain unshaken currently unsettling the ruling and its sup- 2015, an FCT High Court, pre- Senator Ahmed Makarfi –led In- about 2019, until Atiku emerged ➔ CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 porters sided over by Justice Husseini terim Management Committee the candidate of the PDP. 22 POLITICS ANALYSIS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 Rivers APC And The Bumpy Road To General Elections BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port like that, staying the execution of the sided over by his Lordship, Justice Ali Harcourt judgement delivered Justice Kola- Gumel, JCA. wole Omotosho of the Federal High “The Court in its wisdom stayed With just few days to the commence- Court in Port Harcourt in suit num- the execution of the judgment of the ment of the 2019 general elections, ber FC/PHC/144/2018, wherein he Federal High Court which had stood the ability of the All Progressives barred all APC candidates from par- between the APC and its right to par- Congress (APC) in Rivers State to ticipating in the 2019 general elec- ticipate in the forthcoming general participate and field candidates for tions. Also, it declared that APC will elections in Rivers State. the various elective positions in the present no candidates. “Recall that Governor Nyesom election remains unclear. “The court of Appeal being an ap- Wike and the Peoples Democratic This development is not uncon- pellate court, in its wisdom stated Party had dragged the Gubernatori- nected to multiple legal actions fac- that since all the parties in that Suit al Candidate of the APC, Pastor To- ing the leading opposition political 144 are dissatisfied, they all filed no- nye Cole and other candidates of the party in the state, both at the Court tices of Appeal. party to the Federal High Court. of Appeal, Port Harcourt Division “All the parties except the Inde- “In what was obviously an at- and the Supreme Court. pendent National Electoral Com- tempt to deny the Rivers people of While the Supreme Court has re- mission are appellants in this mat- their right to choose in an election served judgement on the appeal ter, which means that all the parties year, the PDP and its leadership in brought before it by the APC chal- are dissatisfied with judgement, so the most bizarre manner moved to lenging the judgement of a Riv- the court feel the just it can give to forclose the participation of the APC ers State High Court, which nulli- the matter is to stay the execution. in the electoral process. fied its ward, local government and “And by this ruling today, APC in “We are therefore elated by the state congresses, the Appeal Court Rivers State and their candidates are ruling of the Court of Appeal which is currently hearing about three ap- free to participate in the elections. has responsibly removed all legal in- peals from the party challenging They can go about their campaigns, cumberances that were hindering the two judgements of the Federal High go about everything that is lawful to progress of the All Progressives Con- Court, which disqualified all APC can- ensure that they are in the ballot and gress in Rivers State didates in the state from participat- that INEC should ensure that their “The decision of the Court of Ap- ing in the general elections. named are got back to the list Amaechi peal has proved beyond reasonable Hon. Justice Kolawole Omoto- “The court said the issue whether doubt that justice can only be de- sho had, while delivering judgments INEC omitted the names of the can- layed, but not denied. It has similar- in two suit brought against the APC didates was not sure because has not ly justified the legal axiom which says by the senator representing Rivers told the court such. That in the eyes if that those who come to equity must South-East district in the National the law no name was omitted.” do so with clean hands. Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe But, to the counsel to Abe, Patrick “We wish to place on record that and the Peoples Democratic Party Luke, the ruling did not changed the the candidate of the All Progressives (PDP) respectively, ordered the Inde- position that APC candidates have Congress, Pastor Tonye Cole who in- pendent National Electoral Commis- been omitted in the election list. vested so much hope in the judiciary sion (INEC) to delist APC candidates Luke said: “The appellant asked for does not consider the pronounce- from the ballot papers and other elec- a stay of execution of judgement of ment of the Court of Appeal as a vic- toral materials. the federal High Court delivered on tory only for the APC. Omotosho also ordered APC not to January 7, 2019. They also asked for “Our position is that the land- embark on any form of campaigns for a restraining order. mark decision which opens the way its candidates in Rivers State in re- “At the end of the proceedings to- for the APC to participate in the elec- lation to the 2019 general elections. day, the Court of Appeal, Port Har- toral process is an act of God, a vic- There were three different appeals court Division delivered a ruling and tory both for democracy, the people before the Court of Appeal from the refused the reliefs restraining INEC and the judiciary. APC, Abe and 41 others as well as from obeying orders of the reliefs “The judiciary in any democracy is Tonye Cole and others, seeking for a that were sort in the federal High the last hope of the common man. Stay of Execution on the High Court Court judgement delivered in Jan- What has happened in our case is evi- judgements. uary. dence of the fact that despite the tur- However, the APC and its candi- “However, the court also granted Abe bulence that the institution is facing dates got a sort of relief last Monday, their reliefs for stay of execution. The at this time, ordinary Nigerians still February 4, 2019, when the Court of implication is that legally speaking, take a minute to thank the Almighty stand a fair chance of securing jus- Appeal, Port Harcourt Division, pre- you cannot order for a stay of execu- God for his grace upon us all. I know tice. sided over by Hon. Justice Ali Gumel, tion on a completed acts. The art they without Him, this would be totally “We must not fail to appreciate the granted a Stay of Execution Order sort to stay is for INEC to remove the impossible. We were up against it. We political sagacity of our Gubernatori- on the two judgements of the Fed- name of the candidate of APC from still are but our God who has been al Candidate, Pastor Tonye Cole who eral High Court, paving way for the their lists, that act has already been with us throughout this journey will attended court most of the time and party’s candidates to be on the ballot. completed. see us to the end. inspired members of the party by his Delivering the ruling, Hon. Jus- “For the records, on January 17, “I want to spare a thought for the conduct and humility.” tice Mohammed Mustapha, noted 2019, INEC published list of candi- brave judges and the entire judici- But, in his own reaction, Abe in- that there is multiplication of ap- dates of political parties for 2019 ary for simply standing firm on the sisted that the Court of Appeal did peal against the the judgement of general elections in Rivers State, for side of justice. We have faith in you. not order INEC to relist APC candi- the Federal, saying that all the par- the National Assembly members. The To all our supporters and leaders in dates in the ballot papers and other ties in the suit appealed against the names of the candidates of APC were the APC, I want to say a big thank electoral materials but merely gave a judgement in separate suits, with al- conspicuously omitted because they you for keeping the faith. The times stay to enable the party prepare for most all the parties also applied for were obeying order of the judgement have been tough -I know, but you the forthcoming general elections. Stay of Execution. of the federal high. have showed that with God, we are Abe, in a statement issued by his The Appellate Court further not- “Again, on Friday January 31, already winners. spokesperson, Parry Saroh Benson, ed that the interest of the party has 2019, INEC further published the “To my Rivers people, fear not. stated that it has always been of his not be satisfied, hence all parties ap- final list of candidates for 2019 gov- Nothing good comes easy. This is ...the target view that what is required in APC in plied for Stay of Execution, pointing ernorship election, obviously and but one giant step to the promised the state is a dispassionate review out that INEC as a party in the mat- the House of Assembly candidates land. We have taken immediate steps is not only of the issues in contention so that ter did not file a counter affidavit on of APC in the state were omitted and to serve INEC by tomorrow with the to replace a clear and definite decision can be the application served it. not published. ruling which will see APC back on the made on those to fly the flag of the Mustapha said: “It will be unjust “The implication is that those art ballot box in time for the elections. Ajimobi but to party in the forthcoming elections. to repeal the application for Stay of sort to be stayed has already been On its part, the Tonye Cole Cam- He said: “The statement reads in Execution of the Federal High Court completed by INEC and INEC did not paign Organization (TCCO), ap- allow another parts, “the facts are simple and sa- judgement of January 7, 2019”. file any process to refute that they plauded the ruling of the Appeal political party cred. A faction of the party led by Reacting to the development, did not publish any list. And again, Court, saying said the High Court the Minister of Transportation and Chimenem Wisdom Jerome, who the court did not give order to INEC judgement had stood between the and governor the DG of the Presidential Campaign stood in for the lead counsel for the to put back the names of the peo- APC and its right to participate in conducted congresses and indirect APC, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, main- ple they have removed, no order like the general elections. to have a shot primaries in clear and open violation tained that with the judgement, that.” The statement issued in Port Har- of the orders of a court of competent INEC will bring back APC candidates To Tonye Cole, who is the APC gov- court by TCCO spokesman, Ogbon- at the Agodi jurisdiction. This was done in the full in the list for the 2019 general elec- ernorship candidate in the state, the na Nwuke, reads in part: “We have Government glare of the entire country. tions. ruling of the Court of Appeal grant- received with profound satisfac- “The issue was taken up to the Su- Jerome said, “Today, the court ing a Stay of Execution Order was an tion, news of the landmark decision House come preme Court, and the court in its wis- delivered a ruling, the landmark one act of God. reached by the Court of Appeal pre- An elated Cole said: “I just want to May 29, 2019 ➔ CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA POLITICS NEWS 23 Secondus Blackmailing INEC, Says Kashamu BY FEMI OYEWESO, Abeokuta efit of sound legal advice from sen- which it directed the PDP and INEC mission in which it informed you law by supporting an illegal execu- ior lawyers and experts. However, to deal exclusively with the Engr. of its decision to comply with the tive in the state. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) since you are not tired of telling lies, Adebayo Dayo-led Ogun State PDP terms of both judgments.” “If you chose to disobey the law Governorship candidate in Ogun I would also not be tired of telling Executive. Kashamu said despite the judg- and INEC decided to obey the law, State, Senator Buruji Kashamu has the truth and exposing your lies to “This same judgment was reaf- ments and INEC’s position, the PDP how can you blame me for your accused the party’s national chair- the whole world.” firmed by the Honourable Justice leadership under Secondus opted to misfortune?” Kashamu asked Sec- man, Prince Uche Secondus of Going into the genesis of the cri- M.B. Idris on the 9th of February, act contrary to the position of the ondus. blackmailing Independent Nation- sis, Kashamu said, “The indubitable 2018. al Electoral Commission (INEC) and fact is that the Federal High Court “These two judgments formed misleading voters over status of sitting in Lagos had on the 24th of the basis of the 12th of April, 2018 governorship candidate in the state. June, 2016, delivered a judgment in letter written to you by the Com- Okorocha Devaluing Imo Traditional Apparently reacting to a letter written by PDP national chairman, Rulers – Uzodimma Secondus and the party’s National Governorship candidate of the All ment. Secretary, Senator Ibrahim Umaru Progressives Congress (APC), in According to him, “the dignity Tsauri to INEC wherein PDP or- Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodim- of our royal fathers have been re- dered INEC to recognize Hon. Ladi ma, yesterday lamented that Gover- duced to nothing by Okorocha. I Adebutu as the party’s governor- nor Rochas Okorocha has reduced will restore that dignity because i ship candidate, Kashamu described traditional rulers in the state to pu- will not join Rochas to enjoy the ac- the letter as a deceit and ploy that pils, saying he will restore the digni- cident that awaits him at the polls would fail. ty of traditional institution in, the as regards his third term ambition In a statement issued yester- state, if elected governor. through his son in-law. I will rule day in Abeokuta, the state capi- His reaction followed the lamen- with the fear of God. tal by his media aide, Austin Oni- tation of a traditional ruler in Ihitte “I feel so ashamed that majority yokor, Kashamu said the letter was Uboma Local Government Area, of the traditional rulers I have vis- nothing but a tissue of lies meant who narrated how his salary and ited, they stay in an uncompleted to blackmail the national elector- that of some other traditional rul- building while Rochas and his fami- al body. ers were seized in 2016 when they ly stay in different mansions in Ow- In the letter dated 4th February, met with one of Okorocha’s politi- erri and Abuja. Rochas and Uche 2019 and titled: “Re: Final List of cal opponents. Nwosu owns more than half of the Nominated Candidates in Ogun Uzodimma who spoke when he luxury properties in Owerri today. State” addressed to the National met with traditional rulers in Ihitte “Yet they refused to allow our Chairman, Kashamu accused Sec- Uboma and Obowo when his cam- traditional rulers enjoy peace. They ondus of twisting facts with a view paign team landed the areas, regret- order them to Owerri even at mid- to blackmailing INEC. ted that Imo Traditional rulers can night, Okorocha turned them to He explained that the Secondus’ no longer speak as royal fathers due pupils. It is sad because these peo- letter, “drips with the usual lies and to the persistent intimidation and ple are supposed to be the custodi- blackmail that you have always ped- harassment from the state govern- ans of our customs and traditions”. dled to obfuscate obvious facts and issues that are glaringly in the pub- lic domain. Rivers APC And The Bumpy Road To General Elections "Ordinarily, I would not have re- sponded since the Commission is ➔ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 tice that a change of the judges aware of the issues and has the ben- Kashamu does not automatically translate dom held that having disobeyed the into a change of the law. There- court so openly they were not enti- fore, we should all remain calm. The tled to any relief from the courts. This struggle for justice in the party will position was clearly set out in Ibra- continue until victory is achieved.” PDP’s Rebirth And The Changing Political Tide him Umar and Others Vs. APC as However, the PDP Campaign reported in Part 1650, 18. Nigeri- ➔ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Council in the state said it is per- an weekly law reports at page 139.” turbed or worried in any way be- party and its supporters. Abe went further to say that all cause it will not affect the fortunes Pundits are of the opinion the actions based on that illegality of the PDP in the elections. was voided and remained void, say- The Council’s Director of In- that with the return of the ing: “The judgment that is now be- PDP bloc in the APC to the PDP formation and Communications, ing stayed was based in part on that Emma Okah, in a statement is- which saw the north-central and position of the Supreme Court. other zones back to the palm of sued in Port Harcourt said: “The “What Nigerians are witnessing guaranteed victory of the PDP in PDP, APC is currently identify- now is a desperate attempt to re- ing the difference between fire the forthcoming elections is built verse the law to get the President on the strength of the Party and and furnace. to raise the hand of candidates that For instance, the South-East not on the weakness or unavaila- the law has said does not exist. The bility of any political party or can- and South-South, have re- President’s decision to abide strict- mained unrepentant in their didate. ly to the correct legal position is the “That is why the PDP is cam- preference for the PDP. Al- reason for the current pressure on paigning as if all the parties are in though, some president’s the Judiciary”. the ballot from the beginning. We friends from the zones are The senator, who further stated are glad that we didn’t take any- making frantic efforts to get that the application to declare any thing for granted. the zones’ nods for the presi- faction as the authentic candidates “The accumulated strength and dent, analysts said that has not of the party was specifically reject- capacity of the PDP in Rivers State yielded much result as the lead- ed, said: “That issue is the subject is overwhelming and will defeat any of series of pending litigations be- ers from the zones had endorsed Saraki Dogara political party or coalition that fields the candidature of Atiku. fore Supreme Court and the Court any candidate against the PDP in the They averred that they have of Appeal. 2019 polls. only one calling the shot in the The only hope the party could “The main issue that must now not been able to make any pro- southwest, the APC is present- bank on in that zone to reclaim “The projects executed by the Gov- agitate the minds of Nigerians is ernor Nyesom Ezenwo administra- gress in swaying potential vot- ly divided in the zone with some the zone was the Senate Presi- the position of the Supreme Court ers for the President’s re-elec- governors and other top appoin- dent who has dumped the party. tion in all the various local govern- on the matter moving forward. Will ment areas of the state are too loud tion. tees of the President from the The signal in the zone is clearer the Supreme Court turn around to Pundits also observed that zone rising to challenge the than it was in 2015. It appears to be ignored. tell Nigerians that its former posi- “Since the campaigns began, the Imo State, which is the only dominance and clout of the par- to be a no go area for the APC. tion on the consequences of diso- state under the control of APC ty’s national leader. No doubt, with the return of people of Rivers State have been bedience to the orders of the courts showing much appreciation to the in the South-East is currently According to political ana- the Senate President, gover- no longer holds? Or can the court embroiled in a leadership cri- PDP for the life-changing projects lysts, people in the North-cen- nors, lawmakers and other al- of appeal now overturn an existing the governor planted in all nooks and sis, with a faction fighting Gov- tral who voted massively for lies back to its fold, the politi- judgment of the Supreme Court? ernor Rochas Okorocha and his cranies of the state. So the projects Buhari in 2015 are presently cal order and permutation have “The indirect primaries did not will speak for the PDP at the polls and son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, who is in a state of melancholy as a re- changed and if the results of hold by law, but the APC conduct- we challenge the APC to show their already competing for governor- sult of herdsmen consistent at- the PDP performance in the re- ed a valid, and lawful direct prima- projects to the people. ship sea on the platform of Ac- tacks and government’s inabil- cent elections are anything to go ries that clearly puts the APC on “Okah assured the people of Rivers tion Alliance (AA). ity to tame the monster which by, the rebirth of the party may the ballot without legal entangle- State that the PDP train will contin- Unlike in 2015 when Asiwa- claimed thousands of lives in likely consume the ruling party ments. ue to operate at top speed until the ju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the 2018 alone. in the forthcoming poll. “Let me assure all lovers of jus- journey is completed.” 24 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019

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NEWSbusiness MONEY CAPITAL MARKET INSURANCE INTERVIEW ANALYSIS Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA INFLATION RATE (%) INTER BANK LENDING RATE (AS AT FEB 5) 2017 2018 RATE CHANGE (%) AUGUST 16.01 11.23 O/N 18.9286 3.85 SEPTEMBER 15.98 11.28 1M 11.3446 -0.36 3M 12.8659 -0.08 OCTOBER 15.91 11.26 6M 14.8078 0.00 Nigeria, Morocco To Aviation Experts Frown Finalise W/Africa Gas At Use Of Foreign Pilot Pipeline Agreement By ANTHONY AWUNOR, Lagos By CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos The Aviation Safety Round Table In- itiative (ART) has faulted the idea of The Front End Engineering and the vice president of Nigeria, Profes- Design (FEED) for the West Afri- sor Yemi Osinbajo being flown by a can Gas Pipeline (WAGP) will be foreign pilot. finalised by end of first quarter of ART, an indigenous group made up this year, Ibe Kachikwu, Minister of aviation professionals drawn from of Petroleum Resources, has said. retired and serving aviators, made this The WAGP is the core focus of know while reacting to the recent ac- one of three cooperation agree- cident involving Agusta AW139 heli- ments Nigeria signed with Mo- copter with 12 passengers on board and rocco in 2018. The pre-existing the vice president, Professor Yemi Os- pipeline takes its source in Ni- inbajo inclusive. geria and provides natural gas to The group stated that “It is embar- Togo, Benin and Ghana through rassing to see the vice president of Ni- a 678 kilometer, km network. In- geria being flown by a foreign pilot itially proposed in 1982, it took L-R: President, Republic of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita; chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Tony Elumelu and the prime minister, whether contracted or chartered in a over 25 years to be put in service. Republic of Mali, Soumeilou Boubeye Maiga, at the official launch of UBA’s new branch in Mali, on Monday Nigerian Police helicopter as noticed The WAGP’s extension could in a previous flight during these cam- take up to 25 years to build over paign season.” several phases, as indicated by In an official statement issued yester- both countries concerned. The ex- Pension: Deceased Workers’ day and signed by one of its key mem- tension imagined to be 5,660 kil- bers, Ohu Ohunayo, ART emphasised ometre long – will connect from that it is also a slap on the huge hu- Nigeria to Morocco and Europe, Next-of-Kin Get N164bn man resource of pilots Nigeria has in traversing and providing gas to 15 By ZAKA ABD-KHALIQ, Lagos Commission (PenCom) shows that, the PenCom must give approval be- abundance. West African countries in the pro- from the inception of CPS in 2004 fore payment can be effected. In the statement titled: “Vice Pres- cess, for an approximate pool of As one of the dividends of the new till the third quarter of last year, LEADERSHIP investigation re- ident Helicopter Crash” which was 300 million potential consumers, pension scheme, families of 53,237 38,853 federal workers, 4,231 vealed that the benefiting families made available to LEADERSHIP, it excluding Europe. deceased workers in public and pri- states’ workers and 11, 618 work- were using the money to take care of said “The Aviation Safety Round Ta- This project is strategic for all vate sectors across the country were ers from the private sector died dur- the deceased nuclear family’s finan- ble Initiative (ART) join other Nige- stakeholders involved. On the pro- paid N164.12 billion as death bene- ing this period and their respective cial needs, while also funding the rians in thanking God for sparing the ject, Kachikwu said: “The pipeline fits, LEADERSHIP learnt. Next of Kin have accessed their education of the deceased workers’ lives of the vice president and mem- will help in the industrialization Moreover, a sum of N8 billion death benefits. children with it. Part of the fund- bers of his team on board the Agusta of these countries and also meet was paid as death benefits to the The benefiting families were able ing, it was learnt, were used as seed AW139 with Registration Marks 5N- the needs of consumers for heat- beneficiaries of the 2,426 deceased to access this fund because their money to start Micro, Small and CML and serial number: 31389 owned ing and other uses. We see gas as employees between July and Sep- deceased family members sub- Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) by and operated by Caverton Helicopters a fuel to take Africa to the next tember, 2018, thereby bringing the scribed to the Contributory Pen- the wives of deceased male work- total number of deceased employ- which crash landed in Kabba, Kogi level.” sion Scheme (CPS) and have been ers, in a bid to continuously sustain State with 12 passengers on board, our Furthermore, the pipeline is de- ees from both public and private contributing to their respective Re- the bereaved after the death of their vice president, Professor Yemi Osinba- signed to decrease gas flaring in sectors to 53,237. The N8 billion tirement Savings Accounts (RSA), breadwinners. jo inclusive. Nigeria and encourage diversifi- paid during this period moved the while they were alive. This has also ensured that the cation of the energy mixes in tra- total payments of death benefits to The death benefits, according to deceased children, wives and hus- versed countries, both for indus- N164.12 billion. the Pension Reforms Act (PRA) bands were not left in penury after QUOTE OF THE DAY trial and domestic use. A breakdown of the data ob- 2014, must be paid to the Next of the death of their loved ones, while tained from the National Pension Kin of the deceased Workers and ensuring they have a brighter future. “Today, the textile industry is a shabby Group Business Editor relic of its former glory.’’ Bayo Amodu Customs Intercepts Smuggled Police Uniforms, Tear Gas In Lagos 08118672002 BY YUSUF BABALOLA, Lagos Compt. Muhammed Aliyu said a said. President Nigeria suspect was in the custody of the Giving details on the parapher- Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Business Editor (Lagos) Ayuba Wabba. Chima Akwaja The Federal Operations Unit unit in connection of the seizure. nalia of the police seized, he said, (FOU) Zone A of the Nigeria Cus- According to him, the uniforms “We have the ranks of sergeants, Assistant Business Editors toms Service (NCS) yesterday in- are threat to national security as inspector, the belt and the badg- Kingsley Alu tercepted bales of police uniform, it is destined to get to the wrong es on the ranks. You can see that Tony Awunor tear gas canisters and other par- hands. He stated further that ranks the identity cards have no name on Correspondent aphernalia of the Nigeria Police Chika Izuora belts, berets and police badges them. They are only printed and Reporters Force. with identity cards were part of later they will be affixed with any Mark Itsibor The uniforms which were in- what were intercepted by the unit. names they want to put on it.” Mbakaan Kwen tercepted along Lagos road were The CAC said, “The seizure is a The CAC who further disclosed Bukola Idowu concealed in a Toyota Sienna threat to national security because that the vehicle was intercepted on Olushola Bello space bus heading out of Lagos. the uniform can be used for kid- Lagos road said the service would Abah Adah Speaking to LEADERSHIP after napping, Boko Haram or elections ensure that the offensive goods of Chika Okeke the arrest of the vehicle, the Cus- but generally, it threatens nation- such nature are not allowed into toms Area Controller of the Unit, al security,” the unit commander the country. Wabba 26 NEWS/BUSINESS www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 STOCK INDEX (AS AT FEB 6) Nigeria Develops New Standards Gainers Losers Symbols CP % change Symbols CP % change For Indigenous Food Products Learnafrca 1.50 9.49 Custodian 6.20 -8.82 BY KINGSLEY ALU, Abuja an stakeholders’ relevance in to enhance the productivity of Regalins 0.24 9.09 Guineains 0.21 -8.70 food standardisation. the food sector. McNichols 0.42 7.69 CHIPLC 0.29 -6.45 The Standards Organisa- Represented by Dr. Mrs. According to Okunlola, Aiico 0.70 6.06 Livestock 0.50 -5.66 tion of Nigeria (SON) has co- Omolara Okunlola, SON the five new standards- in Berger 7.40 5.71 SunuAssur 0.20 -4.76 ordinated the drafting of five group head, Food Technol- clude standard for packaged new standards on indigenous ogy, Aboloma advised the Millet flour for pap ;standard foods. technical committee mem- for corn pap powder ;standard STOCK INDEX (AS AT FEB 6) The ongoing development bers bring their expertise and for packaged sorghum pow- ASI (Points) ...... 30,821.80 of the standards also promotes rich experience to bear on der for pap ;standard for Fo- DEALS (Numbers) ...... 3,319 the application of research the drafting of the standards nio flour (Acha flour) ; and VOLUME (Numbers million) ...... 359.09 and technology to boost the in order to make them practi- standard for Acha. production of foods for local cal, and easily implementable The technical committee VALUE (Nbillion) ...... 4.83 consumption and export. by stakeholders after approv- chairman, Prof Charles Ari- CAP (Ntrn) ...... N11.494 Disclosing this at the first al and publishing. ahu, of the Department of technical committee (TC) These according to him, Food Science and Technolo- meeting on food technolo- would provide necessary gy, University of Agriculture, gy standards in 2019 held in guide to manufacturers, pro- Makurdi promised that the Sustained Bargain Hunting In High Lagos, SON director- gener- mote fair trade practices and committee would carry out al, Osita Aboloma, said the assist statutory regulatory ac- its responsibilities diligently. development was to further tivities. He however, enjoined mem- Cap Stocks Drives ASI Up 0.16% the nation’s quest to be at the He further enjoined the bers of the technical commit- BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos by gains recorded in medium concerns ahead of the 2019 forefront of promoting indige- committee to critically con- tee to ensure strict compliance and large capitalised stocks, elections, and the absence of nous production of food. sider issues bothering on food with the standards develop- Proceedings in the Nigerian amongst which are; Nes- a positive market trigger. According to him, the safety, food quality and fair ment guidelines and endeav- equities market, yesterday, tle Nigeria, Guaranty Trust However, it noted that technical committee meeting trade practices so as not only or to contribute their opinions were positive, as the All- Bank, Flour Mill Nigeria, positive macroeconomic was to also reiterate Nigeri- to strengthen the economy but and positions freely. Share- Index (ASI) closed Berger Paints and Dangote fundamentals remain sup- in the green for the fourth Flour. portive of recovery in the consecutive session, buoyed Analysts at Afrinvest Lim- long- term. P&G Records $3.2bn Profit For Q1 2019 by continued interest across ited said that “following the Market breadth remained high capitalised stocks. positive performance of the positive, recorded 19 gain- BY KINGSLEY ALU, Abuja two per cent due to the strong ways, Nice Baby, Angel, Dry The All-Share - Index market since the start of the ers against 17 losers. Learn dollar. In the period under re- Love, Huggies, etc. (ASI) was up by 48.23 ab- Procter & Gamble (P&G) has view, revenues were essen- A research into the prevail- week, we anticipate prof- Africa recorded the highest - solute points, representing it taking in stocks that have price gain of 9.49 per cent, recorded a profit of $3.2 bil tially flat at $16.7 billion. Net ing competition in the pam- an increase of 0.16 per cent enjoyed buying interest till to close at N1.50, per share. lion for the fiscal first quarter sales declined in three of five pers industry showed that to close at 30,821.80 points. of 2019. The profit recorded P&G consumer categories. Hayat Kimya Group, makers the close of the week.” Regency Alliance Insurance went up by 11.9 per cent from Similarly, the market capital- Also, Cordros Capital followed with a gain of 9.09 Though P&G would not of Molfix, is leading the mar- isation increased by N18 bil- the previous year. admit, one of the major chal- ket with a 44 per cent mar- Limited reiterated its nega- per cent to close at 24 kobo, P&G, whose brands in- lion, closing at N11.494 tril- tive outlook for the equities while McNichols rose by lenges facing players in the ket share. lion. clude Tide detergent and consumer goods sector, par- Procter & Gamble came in market in the short to me- 7.69 per cent to cose at 42 Bounty paper towel, reported The upturn was impacted dium term, amidst political kobo, per share. ticularly diapers and sani- second with a 37.3 per cent higher quarterly profits amid tary towel is a stiff competi- market share, with the rest solid performance for several tion in the market. There are of the brands were, howev- key consumer products. currently more than a dozen er, relegated to a little cor- Keystone Bank Introduces First The company cut its fore- brands of diapers and sani- ner in the market where they cast for fiscal 2019 sales from tary pads in the country, in- now share 18.4 per cent mar- ‘Cheque Deposit’ In Mobile App a range of flat to a decline of cluding Pampers, Molfix, Al- ket share. BY JOHN ADENIYI, Abuja ment, the group managing one less reason to make that director/CEO of Keystone trip to the bank. CPC Raises The Alarm Over Contaminated Baby Powder The Keystone Bank Limit- Bank Limited, Dr. Obeahon “In our fast-paced and BY KINGSLEY ALU, Abuja body powder products. company in cases involving ed, has introduced ‘Cheque Ohiwerei, said the new feat evolving digital world, ser- The plaintiffs alleged that as- their talc body powder. Deposit’ feature in its mo- was in demonstration of the vice literally has to be at the The Consumer Protection Coun- bestos (a known carcinogen, al- “The Council notes that sci- bile banking application, bank’s commitment to con- speed of thought; the rules cil (CPC) has alerted the pub- legedly present in the talc-an in- entific findings in support of the new ‘Keystone Mobile tinuously deliver superi- of engagement are chang- lic on a credible judicial pro- gredient of the products) caused the decision of the court above App’. or and innovative banking ing so fast that custom- cess that recently decided that them to develop ovarian cancer. are otherwise inconclusive. Re- The feature which is an- solutions to its customers. er expectations are as di- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Talc Although this case is sub- gardless, a consumer advisory other first from the bank “The Keystone Bank verse as our lifestyles and (Baby/Body) powder may be ject to appeal, and J & J has in this regard is appropriate. and in the Nigerian bank- brand is built on meeting choices. harmful and injurious to users. expressed its intention to ap- The Council recognizes that ing sector, enables cus- and exceeding custom- “It is no longer a question The product is popularly known peal accordingly, the Council the National Agency for Food tomers to pay cheques into er expectations by pro- of stepping out to the bank as Johnson’s Baby Powder however noted that it consid- & Drug Administration and their accounts at their con- viding simple and conve- but about the convergence (product of Johnson & Johnson). ers it important to alert and ed- Control (NAFDAC) and the venience through their mo- nient banking services at of innovative services, dig- Commenting further on the ucate consumers as they make Standards Organisation of Ni- bile phones even with zero all times. ital technology and Omni- development , the Council, spe- choices with respect to baby geria (SON) are relevant and data. “With the new cheque channel platforms coming cifically, a court in the United and body powders. key regulators with respect to Speaking on the develop- deposit feature, you have to us at breakneck speed. States decided that the company “Indeed, regulatory docu- food and drug safety and stan- failed to warn consumers about ments filed in the United States dards. The Council is in com- the potential health risks asso- reveal that there are more than munication with both regulators SEC Shuts Down Ponzi Scheme In Kano ciated with using its baby and 9,000 plaintiffs against the accordingly. BY MARK ITSIBOR, Abuja tion 13 of ISA 2007, to shut tration period of February 5, down any company carry- to February 15, in one of their FG, Stockbrokers Discuss Double Digit Growth For Economy The Securities and Exchange ing out capital market activi- numerous notices directing BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos vided fora for critical analysis of government at all tiers can le- Commission (SEC) has sealed ties without due registration. all prospective customers to issues that can bring about mar- verage investment opportuni- off the premises of Dantata Nigerian laws provides that make deposits into their bank The capital market community ket growth which is currently ties in the capital market to mo- Success and Profitable Com- business activities in the coun- accounts. has concluded arrangements to under pressure as foreign portfo- bilise medium and long - term pany, Kano for engaging in il- try has to be regulated, in this The company sells its forms rob minds with the vice presi- lio investors and their Nigeria’s funds to finance the embattled legal capital market activities, case SEC is supposed to reg- to prospective investors ac- dent, Professor Yemi Osinbajo counterparts are dumping shares economy. According to a statement ulate them.” cording to their investment on driving the Nigeria econo- as uncertainty of the impending The event is believed to be from the Commission, the The strategy of the compa- plans ranging from N1,000 to my forward. general election is causing panic. part of the outcome of a recent company was shut down for ny is to solicit for funds from N3,000. The minimum amount The event, which is being or- The fear is further heightened by retreat by the Institute’s Govern- carrying out investment op- unsuspecting members of the investable is N50,000, while ganised by the Chartered In- unguarded statements of many ing Council on the way forward erations that falls within fund public by enticing them with the maximum is N5,000,000. stitute of Stockbrokers (CIS), politicians. for Nigeria’s economy and the management without registra- returns of monthly interest on The investment period of would be taken place in Lagos The forum shall provide a ver- capital market. The Council has tion with the apex regulator. investment of between 25 per the scheme is pegged at a min- on February 10, 2019, with the itable platform for some of the consistently asserted that stock- According to SEC, “They cent to 50 per cent depend- imum of 30 working days to a theme: ‘Strategies To Achieve best minds in the financial mar- brokers should be involved in do not have registration with ing on the nature and invest- maximum period of 12 months Double Digit Growth For Nige- ket to dissect the current chal- all spheres of economic issues the SEC and the Commission ment type. with offer of interest rates on ria: The Capital Market Option.” lenges facing the economy and as they play pivotal role in the has powers according to Sec- They also indicated a regis- short and medium-term basis. The Institute has always pro- propose concrete areas where financial market. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA NEWS/BUSINESS 27 Revisit N1trn Textile Revitalisation Fund Now – NLC BY OLAJIDE FABAMISE, Lagos He said, “Today, the tex- al embarrassment once and tile industry is a shabby rel- for all. The president, Nigeria La- ic of its former glory. From “The potentials of a com- bour Congress (NLC), Com- more than 175 textile facto- pleted Ajaokuta Iron and rade Ayuba Wabba, has ries, we can only boast of less Steel Complex for mass jobs, implored the federal govern- than 27 surviving ones today. raw materials for machiner- ment to urgently revisit the Many textile factories have ies, industrial tools cum roll- N1trillion textile revitalisa- been converted to religious ing stocks for our burgeoning tion fund in order to address and social centres owing to railways expansion ambitions the gaps in the domestic cot- poor policy choices by gov- and as the ultimate spring- ton-textile value chain and ernment, breakdown of the board for the much talked check the influx of smuggled domestic cotton-textile val- about Nigerian industrial rev- and inferior textiles into Ni- ue chain, poor energy supply, olution cannot be over-em- geria. counterfeiting and smuggling phasized,” he added. Ayuba, who spoke in Abu- of cheaper but inferior textile He also urged the govern- ja at the 12th Delegates Con- materials.” ment to ensure that the funds ference of the union, noted He said Nigeria lags behind earmarked for 3050 Mambil- that the developments would in Manufacturing Value Add- la Hydropower plant project help in recovering the textile ed (MVA) and must urgently were judiciously deployed sub sector, creating sustaina- innovate and industrialise in and the project is completed ble jobs and further diversify- order to meet the Sustainable on time and to specification. ing Nigeria’s economy. Development Goals (SDGs) He said rather than reap He lamented the dwindling 2030. the benefits of privatisation fortune of the textile sector in He regretted the neglect of of power, electricity situation the country’s economic envi- the Ajaokuta Iron and Steel has gone worse with chron- ronment, saying there was a Company by successive gov- ic failures by the power dis- time in Nigeria when textile ernments in the country and tribution company to supply factories in Lagos, Onitsha, urged President Muhammadu prepaid meters, exploitation L-R: Project Manager, The Bridge Peridot, Ibrahim Mashi; CEO, Hall 7 Real Estate,Olayinka Braimoh; Kano, Zaria, Kaduna and oth- Buhari to deploy the requisite of Nigerians through estimat- Singer /Song writer, Timi Dakolo and TV presenter, Ayo Makun, during the commissioning of the er places employed more Ni- political will and funds to rid ed billings and reluctance to Bridge apartments and town houses in Lagos,yesterday.PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU. gerians than the public sector. the country of this nation- attend to basic complaints. Stakeholders Fault NIMASA’s Claim Of 5.5% Industry Growth 420 Abia Farmers Receive FG’s Credit Facilities By KALU EZIYI, Umuahia Young Peoples Party (YPP) He disclosed that the re- BY FIDELIS UGBOMEH, Lagos in Lagos totally faulted the Nigerian maritime industry. for Ikwuano/Umuahia Fed- sults of the general election claim, stressing that the direc- “If the members of the Ni- Over 420 farmers in eral Constituency at the Na- will be remarkable in the Against the backdrop of tor-general should be tasked to geria Indigenous Shipowners Umuahia North Local Gov- non-disbursement of Cabo- tional Assembly in the forth- sense that the electorate are prove or show them where the Association (NISA) said not ernment Area have re- coming general election quite disgusted with the old tage Vessel Financing Fund growth reflected as much as an more than 10 per cent of their ceived credit facilities rang- (CVFF), soaring piracy and decried the state of agricul- trajectory and want a new di- ordinary three per cent. members were prudently en- ing from N200, 000.00 to ture in the state. rection. ‘‘I don’t think people collapse of several maritime An importer, Bolutife Eg- gaged in 2018; and if the Ship N300, 000.00 from the An- businesses, stakeholders have “If elected,’’ he main- will want to continue with bewole, who spoke at Apapa Owners Association of Nige- chor Borrowers Programme tained, “I will replicate the the old order of recycling faulted the claim by Nigerian said though he was happy to ria (SOAN) told them several- of the Central Bank of Ni- Maritime Administration and effort across the constitu- old, analogue, and tired pol- note the diligence and sincere ly what to do and they ignored geria (CBN) for sustainable ency, which is made up of iticians, who are not minded Safety Agency (NIMASA) of determination of the director- it, then how can the NIMASA production. - Umuahia South, Umuahia to advance the interest of the almost a five per cent indus general, he however, could not say they had a close to five per Facilitator of the pro- North, and Ikwuano Local commoners,’’ he noted. try growth, stressing that the bring himself to believe the cent growth?”, he asked. gramme, Barr Mike Obi- nation’s maritime industry did Government Areas.” Explaining that his party claim, stressing that several A master mariner, who Okezie, stated this yesterday He disclosed his readi- will spring surprises at the not grow beyond two per cent. businesses closed down dur- spoke on condition of ano- while speaking to journalists NIMASA’s director-gen- ness to engage his constitu- poll, he added that “It will ing 2018 which could not have nymity in his contribution in Umuahia, the Abia State ents, particularly the youth in not be easy for money-bags eral, Dr. Dakuku Peterside led to three per cent growth, however praised the agency’s capital. He urged the youths had last week Tuesday, while the agriculture sector as well and desperate politicians to even if the DG worked hard- boss, saying, “His position in the state to key into the as encourage them to pursue bribe both the voters and unveiling the 2019 Industry er, than he did. should first be understood, in programme. Projection at the Eko Hotel agriculture-based education- the electorate at the polling Another industry watcher, a order to be appreciated. If, as The candidate of the al careers. units”. in Victoria Island, Lagos told dealer in pharmaceutical prod- the DG he could not disburse stakeholders that the nation’s ucts, Anthony Emordi, the CVFF without authori- maritime industry enjoyed an said each time he travelled sation from Abuja, then you almost five per cent growth, home in 2018, and saw how must also understand why he Military Personnel To Get Special Treatment At Airports – Minister against 5.5 per cent project- Nigerian vessels idly queued must compulsorily say things BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja for their sacrifices in ensur- Osahor said the commit- ed target. in a particular area of Port Har- that Abuja would want to hear, ing the security and safety tee was set up by the Chief However, industry watch- court, he always felt sorry for at the appropriate times,” he The minister of state for of the country and its citi- of Defence Staff, to devel- ers whose views were sought the lackluster management of said. Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, zens, emphasizing that the op strategies to sensitise the has asked the Federal Air- nation’s armed forces had public on how the members ports Authority of Nigeria done extremely well in en- of the armed forces could be Completion Of Dangote Refinery To Integrate Downstream Sector (FAAN) and other agencies suring that Nigeria remained appreciated for their sacrific- in the sector to incorporate a united and indivisible en- es and commitment to the By OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos Meanwhile, the president which would help boost the policies and activities that tity. service of the nation. of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, value of the naira. Soyode show appreciation to both He said that Nigerians He said that the committee The technical adviser to the at a forum in Egypt said that said there was no need for the the serving and retired mil- must appreciate the armed came up with the plan to re- president of Dangote Group Ghana was anxiously waiting federal government to contin- itary personnel in Nigeria. forces for their roles in the quest from the management on Refinery and Petrochemi- for the readiness of the Dan- ue to subside petrol. As part of the directive, peace-keeping efforts in of the airports, through the cals, Engr. Babajide Soyode, gote refinery to save his gov- He emphasised the need for the minister has directed that West African sub-region and minister to incorporate a said the completion of Dan- ernment economic distortions the Nigerian National Petro- priority should be given to other parts of the world, add- message of appreciation to gote Refinery and other mod- caused by massive importa- leum Corporation (NNPC) them during check-ins and ing that the military was one the military into its flight an- ular refinery projects in- Ni tion of petroleum products to rehabilitate the nation’s re- flight boarding as obtains in institution where the oneness nouncements and other me- geria would culminate in the from Europe. fineries and bring them to full most developed nations of of Nigeria was displayed. dia available to them. integration of the downstream According to Soyode, by capacity utilisation. the world. Spokesperson of the min- The Committee’s assign- industries, lower cost of busi- the time Dangote completes Soyode stated further, Sirika, who gave the direc- istry, James Odaudu further ment, according to Osahor, ness and stabilise the prices of the largest single train refin- “Dangote is presently con- tive when members of De- noted that the minister also was in line with the theme petroleum products across the ery, in addition to what oth- structing the biggest refin- fence Headquarters Commit- pledged to produce stickers for the 2019 Armed Forces Africa sub-region. er investors are doing, Ni- ery in the world, Nigeria has tee for Sensitisation Strategy with the permission of the Remembrance Day which He said during a panel ses- geria would have more than been a big player in petrole- on Public Appreciation of military authority to appre- was, ‘‘Appreciating the ciate the armed forces for Armed Forces of Nigeria.’’ sion on ‘Refining, Transpor- enough petrol for domestic - the Armed Forces of Nigeria, um refining. NNPC refiner visited him in his office, also their sacrifices to the nation. AVM Osahor was accom- tation and Petrochemicals Fo- use and for export. ies are gold mines and they Earlier, Air Vice Marshall panied by other members of rum’, at the just - concluded directed that special messag- He stressed the need for are sited in the best market es appreciating the sacrific- Jomo Osahor, chairman of the Committee, including 2019 Nigeria International government to allow the pri- in Nigeria. Why can’t NNPC es and achievements of the the committee, said the vis- Major General Soleye, Real Petroleum Summit in Abuja. vate sector to run the down- reactivate and upgrade its re- Military should be includ- it was to solicit for support Admiral Kayoda, Brigadier He also emphasised the need stream industry, saying that fineries? NNPC has some ed in flight announcements from aviation industry to General Agim, the Director for the federal government to first of all, the refinery would of the best manpower in the at intervals. sensitise the public on the Defence Information, and fully deregulate the down- save Nigeria from impor- world. Regulation is not go- He said that the military need to appreciate Nigerian Navy Captain, the Commit- stream sector. tation of refined products, ing to stay forever.” deserved to be appreciated armed forces. tee’s Secretary. 28 ENERGY www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 PMB Signs Consumer DBI Commissions $1million Telecoms Laboratory BY NKECHI ISAAC, Abuja Huawei Technologies Compa- tical Fiber-SDH, WDM, and ny Nigeria Limited represents Microwave radio), 2G/3G Protection Commission Bill The Digital Bridge Institute a leap in the efforts of the in- wireless radio access nodes (DBI), the training arm of stitute to provide qualitative (BSC, RNC, BTS, Node-B) BY KINGSLEY ALU, Abuja inates entry barriers and op- delity to consumers and cit- the Nigeria Communications hands-on practical telecom- and ultra-modern next-gener- erational obstacles which izens while continuing to Commission (NCC), yesterday munications and ICT training ation core network switching President Muhammadu prevent sustainability and promote Nigeria as a leading commissioned a world-class in line with its core mandate centre which gives a complete Buhari has assented to the profitability. destination for investment is GSM/UMTS telecommunica- of building functional skills,” end-to-end telecoms scenar- Federal Competition and By this law, the federal an outstanding achievement, tions network equipment lab- he said. io. With an estimated worth Consumer Protection Bill, government has cemented and a historic milestone in oratory estimated to cost over In his remarks, the DBI ad- of around $1M, the laborato- thereby making it the Fed- the most needed efficient the development of Nigeria $1 million, in Abuja. ministrator, Dr. Ike Adinde, ry is fully set for learning pur- eral Competition and Con- and transparent framework and prioritisation of her peo- Speaking during the com- said the telecommunication poses.” sumer Protection Act 2019. for meaningful and credible ple both from consumer pro- missioning, the chairman, gov- equipment laboratory which “This ultra-modern telecom- By this, Nigeria has prom- disposition of public enter- tection and economic com- erning board of DBI, Engr. Titi started in July 2018 with the munication equipment labora- ulgated perhaps the most prises, expanding economic petitiveness standpoints. Omo-ettu, said the laboratory, donation of a complement of tory is put in place to train and prolific legislation for pro- growth and assuring shared “We at the Consumer Pro- donated by Huawei Technolo- modern telecommunications equip Nigerians with relevant moting consumer confi- prosperity. tection Council will engage gies Company Nigeria Limit- equipment by Huawei Tech- ICT skills for the 21st centu- dence, choice and fair pric- As a leading market in Af- every tool and provision in ed, is fully equipped with Op- nologies Company Nigeria ry to tackle challenges…each ing. By the same token, the rica, a vibrant competition this new law, and any oth- tical Fiber Nodes, Wireless Limited to the DBI was fol- equipment has elements that law deepens the framework framework is a key tool in er enactment for the protec- Radio Access Nodes and Ultra- lowed with the installation of incorporate the skill develop- for encouraging and sup- reducing poverty, increasing tion of consumers to ensure modern Next-Generation Core the equipment at DBI head- ment needed for modern tele- porting small and medium value for money and ensur- fair treatment and respect Switching Network to devel- quarters in Abuja by industry com industry. From operating scale businesses by ensur- ing consumer satisfaction. for Nigerian consumers,” op skilled workforce across all experts. complex troubleshooting, the ing a playing field that elim- This demonstration of fi- the CPC said. sectors of the economy. “We are proud to note that embedded learning systems de- “The telecommunications the laboratory is equipped with liver job-ready skills for the tel- Osinbajo To Flag Off Lagos-Abeokuta laboratory which is donated by Transmission equipment (Op- ecoms sector,” Adinde added. Passenger Train Service Today BY FIDELIS UGBOMEH, Lagos Ogun. . from Abeokuta to Ibadan He explained further that axis will be completed by Vice President Yemi Osi- after the flag-off by the vice June this year adding that nbajo will today flag-off the president, passengers will civil work has already been newly constructed Standard be carried free of charge completed while ballasting Gauge railway line from Iju in the two coaches free of is ongoing. in Lagos State to Abeokuta charge pending the arrival The Minister posited that in Ogun State. two additional coaches from pending the completion According to Minister Itakpe. of negotiations with Civ- of Transport, Rt Hon Roti- The minister also reiter- il Engineering Construc- mi Amaechi who dropped ated that government has tion Company (CCECC) the hint recently at Abeo- placed order for 30 standard on the Ibadan to Ilorin axis kuta after a test run of two gauge locomotive engines of the Lagos to Kano stand- coaches attached to a shut- and 300 Wagons from Chi- ard gauge railway project, ting engine and open wagon na. He disclosed that after movement of passengers by carrying a generator to pow- the flag off civil work from rail from Lagos to Abeokuta er the coaches from Agba- the Iju to Iddo axis of the when fully operational will do to Abeokuta, the passen- Lagos to Ibadan project will reduce damage on our roads ger train service will boost continue. caused by heavy duty trucks economic activities between He was quite optimistic and traffic congestion espe- the two states of Lagos and that the Laying of tracks cially in Lagos. Chairman/managing director, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Jeff Ewing (right) receiving an award Agency Banking: Innovectives To Disburse N1.5bn Loans from the Minister of State for petroleum resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, at the just concluded Nigeri- an International Petroleum Summit (NIPS) event in Abuja, while the Permanent Secretary, Ministry BY BUKOLA IDOWU, Lagos platforms, and we want our it scheme for our agents in Of Petroleum Resources, Dr. Yemi-Esan, looks on. agents to be able to pay out fourth quarter of 2018. We Innovectives Limited, a Western Union and Money- have supported our agents Central Bank of Nige- Gram money transfers from with over N30 million and UBA Commences Full Operations In Mali ria (CBN) licensed super- their shops in 2019.” recorded zero default. Our By JOHN ADENIYI, Abuja did it,’’ said the President, re- is Africa’s global bank, a lead- agent operator for agency He noted that the compa- plan in 2019 is to support ferring to UBA Group’s chair- ing pan-African brand, com- banking said the financial ny has been able to recruit our agents with N1.5 billion United Bank for Africa (UBA) man, Mr Tony Elumelu on his mitted to democratising bank- technology company plans over 25,000 agents across flexible interest loans. Plc on Monday commenced promise made several years ing on the continent. We are to support its agents with the 36 states, out of which “Last year, we record- full banking operations in ago to bring UBA to Mali. progressive partners for Af- N1.5 billion flexible inter- over 10,000 agents were ed over 1.2 million trans- Mali, extending its footprint The Malian president rican corporates, institutions est loans and targets 10 mil- connected and actively car- actions and were able to and fulfilling the aspiration of praised UBA Group for the vi- and governments whilst also lion transactions worth N10 rying out financial transac- drive transactions worth deepening banking penetration sion to expand the bank’s foot- helping to fulfil the financial billion in 2019. tions for customers on their over N800 million on our in Africa. print to Mali. He commended aspirations of individual cus- Chief executive of the platform. agency banking platform. The launch of UBA Mali the tenacity and commitment tomers. Our train has finally company, Emmanuel Agha “Our plan for 2019 is to Our target for 2019 is to re- brings to 20, the number of of UBA and its Group Chair- arrived in Mali. We are here Agha, highlighting the pro- speed up agents onboard- cord 10 million transactions African countries, where the man to the development of the for mutual progress; we are jections of the company ing process and therefore worth N10 billion.” Group currently operates, with continent, calling African fi- here for shared prosperity”. for 2019 said, “Our mini- increase the number of ac- Recounting the activi- global operations in the Unit- nancial institutions to follow Elumelu noted. mum target in 2019 is for tivated agents from 10,000 ties of the fintech company ed States, United Kingdom the developmental philosophy The Group Managing Di- our agents to open over to 50,000. Amongst sever- in 2018, he said Innovec- and France. of the bank and its chairman in rector, UBA Plc, Mr. Kennedy five million accounts for al other services, our agents tives was able to reach out According to a statement growing infrastructure, deep- Uzoka, expressed his enthusi- our bank partners and re- have been able to open over to many of the rural and from the bank, the launch ening financial inclusion and asm on the Group’s operation cruit over 50,000 new mer- 750,000 bank accounts for semi-rural communities of the bank’s latest addi- being catalysts for eradicating in Mali, saying ‘We are in Mali chants. various banks connected to in the country where more tion in Mali was occasioned poverty in Africa. to offer world class financial “Our target for 2019 is to our aggregated, integrated than half of Nigeria’s pop- by his Excellency, the Presi- In his response as he wel- services that will surpass the achieve 100 per cent con- and shared Kesh Express ulation still reside, in order dent of the Republic of Mali, comed the dignitaries and all expectations of our custom- nection to all retail-focused agent platform. to better understand the dis- Mr Ibrahim Aboubacar Keita stakeholders present at the ers. I assure you that UBA is deposit money banks, ma- “To address the challeng- tinct peculiarities affecting who gave an unprecedented launch, Mr Elumelu, assert- poised to deliver excellent ser- jor microfinance banks and es of inadequate floats, we consumption of organised speech at the opening ceremo- ed UBA’s sustainability prin- vices to the entire population international remittance commenced a micro-cred- financial services. ny. ‘‘Tony promised it and he ciples and philosophy. “UBA of Mali’ he posited. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA AGRIC/BUSINESS 29 Dissecting Non-passage Of Seed, Fertiliser, Warehouse Bills In this report, JULIANA AGBO seeds and fertilizers and also He said, “Studies have when the bill is being passed. critical aspects of it. have storage facilities for their shown that a lot of agricultur- If the public does not lend their By the time you have im- takes a cursory look at the ef- crop. al produce goes into the wind voice to the bills, the govern- proved seeds and access to fect of the non-passage of the He said their main mandate which significantly reduces it, ment might lapse. And we will fertilizer so that you would is to organise and mobilise the if we really are spreading out have to start all over again. So be able to engage in appro- long-awaited seed, fertiliser and farmers across the country so the value chain, then let spe- we are calling for the speedy priate farming techniques and warehouse receipt system bills that they can have a voice be cific individuals to other jobs, passage of the bills” he said. . you embark on effective farm recognized and be able to ac- and those who are involved in National programme co- management it would increase on Nigeria’s economy. cess some of the incentives the warehouse business will ordinator, ASSAPIN, Yari- yield to farmers per hectare, rolled out by the government, take it as a system. It will be a ma Adu Charles, said part of and when the yield increase and be empowered. rallying point for farmers. what they are doing is to equip the farmers will have surplus he Fertiliser, Seed tural sector. “Once you have land, you “Agriculture needs to be the farmers with vital infor- in productivity and sell, also to and Warehouse While Nigerian farmers are limited by the land first, treated as business and if we mation to speak on the issues take care of other welfare is- Receipt System anxiously look up to the Na- and then the size of the land are treating it as a business, of the Fertiliser Control Bill, sues concerning them and their Bills are current- tional Assembly (NASS) to that they are producing, the ca- then a lot of business opportu- Seed bill and many other bills families. ly begging for pass the Fertilizer, Seed and pacity in terms of finances is nities will be created for peo- so that after they have elect- Dolapo Enejor, project man- passageT at the National As- Warehouse Receipt System not there, they need to be en- ple in the warehouse system. ed the Legislatures into pow- ager, Agriculture Business sembly. If they scale through, Bills have seen undue delays hanced and improved so that The farmers cannot be waiting er, they will follow it up again Legislative Reforms Project, these bills will, in turn, pro- for a long time due to political they can improve their pro- for the government always be- to see what they can do to en- NESG said they convened vide an enabling environ- interests, Alliance for a Green ductivity. cause waiting for them actual- sure that these bills are passed farmers from North central ment for farmers to enjoy high Revolution in Africa (AGRA), “If the bills are eventually ly delay and frustrates a lot of into law. states to sensitize them on the yields agriculture produce, im- Nigerian Economic Summit passed by the National Assem- things because most farmers “So when these farmers three agribusiness bills which proved manpower, disease re- Group (NESG) are currently bly, the farmers will have the don’t get help from the gov- are going back, ASSAPIN as have been delaying. sistant varieties and unadulter- working together to see how correct input fertiliser quality, ernment even when there are an organization is not there, “We have convened farmers ated fertiliser. laws can be enacted to regulate seed quality and have where good intentions at the govern- but when these farmers have from within the North Central The bills implementation quality of the inputs (seeds and he can store his products at ment levels, the information on what is re- of Nasarawa, FCT and Niger will also lead to increased soil fertiliser) and to avoid duplica- the end. “Many of those who gain questing at the National As- states to talk to them and sen- fertility, improved soil health, tion of oversight functions in “It will be beneficial -be from the government are sembly, they could speak with sitise them about the three ag- longer shelf life, increased and the warehouse receipt system. cause they have the correct those who have links, but this these lawmakers on the Ferti- ribusiness bills that have been sustainable profit, improved The Fertiliser Bill will safe- Fertilizer, they buy fertiliser bills in place, there will quality liser Control Bill, Seed Coun- pending or quite a while and and affordable storage facili- guard the interest of farm- at very high cost and yet they control system, then the buy- cil Bill, Warehouse Receipt we have been advocating for ties and availability of agricul- ers against nutrient deficien- are not getting the product that ers will be sure of what they System, Bill.” the passage of these three ag- tural produce all year round. cies, adulteration, misleading can drive their productivity to are buying, then the ware- Farming activities in Nigeria ribusiness bills which are the Basically, the predicaments of claims, short weight, etc. It the highest level. house system, there will be cannot be done without having Fertilizer Quality control bill, smallholder farmers in the na- will also safeguard the inter- “Also if you don’t have ex- standard they have to follow, access to improved seeds, and the Independent warehouse re- tion include post-harvest stor- est of fertiliser enterprises, tension services that will guide and they have to meet with the good quality fertilizers. These ceipt system bill and the Na- age and pricing of their har- contribute to the creation of you in terms of the type of expectations of the customers. two things are critical even tional Agricultural Seed coun- vests. the enabling environment for land, the type of fertiliser you “A lot will be achieved though land is also one of the cil bill. Farmers often lack access to private sector investment in need to apply at what time and credit to meet the needs of in- the fertiliser industry and im- at what rate, if you don’t have creased adoption of improved prove the productivity of the these technicalities, it will be seed and use of fertiliser, and entire agricultural sector. very difficult for you to reach farmers are often forced to sell Individual farmers are not the highest productivity of a at lower prices immediately good traders, but they could particular crop. after harvest. The benefits of benefit from the warehouse re- “If the National Assem- warehouse receipt system in- ceipt system. With the ware- bly will do us a favour to pass clude quality control, serves house receipt system, farmers these bill it will be good to our as a clearing house, source of will leverage as collateral for farmers, a lot of benefits will supplies to processors and ac- loans from financial institu- come to our farmers,” Jona- cess to international commod- tions. It will encourage farm- than said. ity prices. ers and processors to store The consultant, Folusho There are growing concerns their grains in standard storage Olaniyan of Agroware Nigeria among stakeholders about the facilities with proper collater- Limited, who was represent- non-passage of these bills, in al management solutions in ed by Dr. Olukayode Oyeleye fact, smallholder farmers have place, thereby reducing post- as a facilitator at the workshop been advised not to give in to harvest losses. said: “the agricultural value politicians’ empty promises, During a sensitization work- chain have not been proper- but to vote based on issues in shop for farmers in the North ly fixed in Nigeria, there have forthcoming elections. Central of Nigeria, the organ- been a lot of gap, and we want The Seed Bill being current- isers took time to explain to to know if this kind of sensiti- ly promoted by the National journalists the essence of hav- sation can help close this gap. Agricultural Seeds Council ing those three bills passed by “For instance, there are (NASC) will provide an op- the National Assembly and ac- quality inputs like seeds and portunity to align Nigerian cented to by the President. fertilizers are very critical to seeds system with ECOWAS The sensitisation workshop good agricultural produce, seed regulatory framework which was jointly organised there also make life very easy and also ensure regulation of by the Nigerian Economic for the producer, the case foreign-bred varieties for re- Summit Group (NESG) and where we have farmers buying lease on domestic markets. Alliance for a Green Revolu- adulterated seeds and fertiliz- In addition, the Fertiliser tion in Africa (AGRA), was ers contributes to lower agri- Bill will safeguard the inter- sponsored by the United States cultural produce, poor harvest, est of farmers against nutri- Agency for International De- at times, no harvest at all. ent deficiencies, adulteration, velopment (USAID). According to him, when the misleading claims, and short Nnational president, Asso- germination rate is low, those weight. It will also safeguard ciation of Small Scale Agri- that manage don’t produce the interest of fertiliser enter- culture producers in Nigeria much, so at the end of the day, prises, contribute to the cre- (ASSAPIN), Joshua Jonathan the presence of this bills are ation of an enabling envi- while speaking with on the im- to moderate many things es- ronment for private sector portance of the bills, said if pecially quality, accessibility investment in the fertiliser in- the three bills are passed by and so many others. The same dustry and improve the pro- the National Assembly, farm- thing also happens when the ductivity of the entire agricul- ers would have good quality farmer has produced. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA ISSUES 30 Civil Defence Corps And 2019 Polls

BY YARIMA HABU MOHAMMED duties. For staff comfort and elections. It is obvious, Abdullahi productivity, all personnel have Gana has made his mark so With a few weeks to the much been provided with insurance profoundly devoid of inter-agency awaited 2019 general elections, cover in the event of accident, rivalry by grooming his officers a lot seem to be happening death or disability in the course and men to behave properly like at the Nigerian Security and of duty. The quality of service the servants of the law that they Civil Defence Corps towards delivery offered by the corps ought to be. It is gladdening to the success of the elections in the history of elections in note that the National Security that deserve to be chronicled. Nigeria is incontrovertible. Adviser recently held series of Characteristically, I will attempt Besides elections, the corps meetings aimed at closing ranks to mention some of them in under Muhammadu Gana as and calling for inter-agency order for most discerning minds the Commandant General has cooperation. Successes are always to decipher and appreciate the also excelled in our national recorded when agencies operate efforts of the man at the helm life. Recently, the Nigeria in harmony without rancour by of affairs. Firstly, in response Communications Commission sharing intelligence. to the forth coming elections, signed agreement with the As the citizens file out for the Commandant – General corps to protect communication these elections, it is hoped that of the Corps, Abdullahi Gana installations across the country the Commandant General will Muhammadu directed all from vandalisation so as to maintain his steadfastness. commands and formations, guarantee quality telecom This will be his organization’s divisions and area commands services in this country. This is contribution to the growth of our for them to deploy at all levels in addition to the about 3,000 democracy which holds the key to of ward, local government, state Muhammadu agro rangers unit established the future of our greatness. True as well as national in order to by the corps to protect farmers to type, since his appointment, ensure a peaceful and hitch free and personnel. So far, some organization is noted for which and their farmland from armed he has, with decorum and elections in conjunction with all 15,000 personnel were earned it encomium from the bandits and kidnappers. ease inched towards making sister security agencies. sent for different training world’s highest body, the United The goodwill that thethe service the success story As in all cases and scenarios, programmes with their salaries Nations recently. A lot of non- Commandant General and by everybody is narrating today. in order to achieve success, the and allowances paid on time in governmental organizations also extension the corps enjoys Needless to state, however, Commandant - General knows readiness for the task ahead. In organized similar workshops nationwide is evident of the mention must be made of the that he needs a seasoned, skilled the meantime, Commandant and seminars for the Corps in love and confidence Nigerians need for government, especially and combatant staff in place. General Abdullahi Gana has this regard. According to the repose in him. This affection the National Assembly to His words, “election is a very deployed over 12,000 personnel testimonies of the NGO Country could be seen displayed at each appropriate adequate grant to sensitive issue requiring decent, to different communities to Representatives, “the good location the commandant general the corps in order for them to calm and humane personnel to resolve disputes nationwide in work done by the corps under visited. He is showered with carry out their official functions, handle electorates on election order to pave way and prepare Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu enormous love in appreciation of too numerous to mention. days at election venues. We smooth ground for very credible prompted them to equip the the services the corps is known to Sufficient funding is very crucial must be prepared to deal with elections. According to him, personnel of the civil defence dispense towards the sustainable based on the very broad nature election riggers, no matter how the personnel are to prevent corps with latest skills in line growth and development of our of the corps mandate; especially sophisticated or complex in conflicts from escalatingwith international best practices. country, Nigeria. as the Commandant General has order to defend our hard earned especially in remote areas of An epitome of moral The Civil Defence Corps has shown great capacity for service. democracy. Indeed, we must Nigeria. rectitude, Gana has, every year, undoubtedly become citizen give it our all”. He urged the personnel to replenished the personnel in friendly and is fit to participate – Mohammed wrote in from Little wonder he is very build on the “good work the readiness for their numerous professionally in the oncoming Abuja passionate about staff welfare Change Begins With You BY NANCY OJI had no relationship before and so much attachment to their choices, we will not be able to make our own clothes, shoes, during colonialism. While some ethnic and religious background understand my point. We can have livestock and poultry. We have the power to choose scholars argue that Nigeria has in terms of choosing their overcome this challenge when When projects are being given our leaders. Change begins the highest population in Africa leaders. we put our selfish sentiments to this set of trained youths, with the decisions we make. and that the population is the These founding fathers laid on which region should preside they will execute such projects In every country, politics is reason why she is faced with so much emphasis on why over Nigeria and begin to with passion and dedication to one of the most significant many challenges, I disagree their ethnic group should vote look for an individual who the government to make the components, whereby it because before we became for them instead of voting for is passionate about Nigeria country proud. This is the time makes decisions, creates laws, an independent country, our other leaders who came from and willing to encourage to look for a leader that is ready promote productivity that founding fathers who fought for different ethnic groups. They development in Nigeria. to empower the uneducated, so will help boost the economy of the independence, knew about did not form a political structure This is the time to look that they will be able to analyses the country. In contemporary their differences and decided of true leadership that will unite for an individual who is each candidate and be aware of Nigeria, there have been to use that as an advantage to and not divide the people, loyal, committed, honest to who they are, so as not to make complaints and lamentations gain power. Also, population instead they created a structure the country and willing to wrong choices on who to vote of previous and present has nothing to do with our where ethnic background came encourage nationality and not for. administrations on how they challenges, we have countries first than an individual who has ethnic or religious differences, If we begin to make choices have failed the nation and the like China that is doing well in the quality of a leader. one who is not biased and like this in choosing our leaders, citizens. How long should we the global markets and yet with So, the question is: how has willing to give official position to the problems that were created complain about the failure of the highest population in the the importance of ethnicity qualified individual not minding over the years will be defeated. leadership in Nigeria? We have world. and religion impacted Nigeria their ethnic differences, this will This will produce achievers failed to question why we attach The situation of failed as a nation? Because we are keep the people together and and not deceivers that we so much importance to religious leadership in Nigeria is a still challenged with bad roads, erase fear of trust for each other. have always had in previous and ethnic background than foundation problem and the poor health facilities, increase This is the time to look for governments. If we decide to the individual political aspirant legacy has been carried on from of crime, terrorism, financial an individual with the quality have such leaders this will make who does not understand the one generation to the next. meltdown, poor infrastructure of a leader who is interested every man and woman who is political and socio-economic I looked at the first political in the country. The question in building industries that aspiring to become a leader to problem in the country and parties and leaders and I see now is how can we overcome will stimulate our natioanal come up with plans and ideas have no sense of the future how the foundation created by these challenges? It starts economy. This is the time to look of building the nation. This will other than that of their private the founding fathers who fought with every citizen and not the for a leader who is interested also inspire political parties to bank accounts. for self-government in Nigeria leaders of Nigeria, it starts in youth empowerment to have a game plan, new strategy Some scholars have argued during colonial period in 1940s with our willingness to have a encourage them to acquire skills in nation building to convince that one of the major issues to 1950s. The political parties different mindset in our choices that can be used for indigenous people to entrust them in in Nigeria is as a result of the then were formed based on and decisions we make when it development. If the youths get developing the country. amalgamation of the Southern geo-ethnic background, and the comes to politics and leadership training, they will begin to build and Northern protectorate in parties created a legacy where in Nigeria. Until we open our our roads, build our houses, – Oji wrote from City College 1914, that this protectorate they made the people to have eyes and think of our poor work in our own refineries, of New York Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 31 & lawhead judiciary desk: Ahuraka Isah societyemail: [email protected] Tel: 08071609155 (text only) ‘Where Appellant Had Long Planned To Kill, Defence Of Provocation Fails’ FACTS the defence of provocation did the Appellant and Felicia were had every opportunity to have The Appellant who claimed not avail the appellant?” not in the best of terms as a re- the issues between him and the to be the husband of one Feli- Mr. Adewale Afolabi, learned sult of the deceased’s relation- deceased resolved by a compe- cia Achiaga, suspected that one Attorney General, Ministry of ship with her. It will appear that tent authority. He did not fol- Prince Ade Adedoyin (the de- Justice, Osun State on page 3 of the Appellant was aware and low that path. By going to Feli- ceased) was having an affair the Respondent’s brief of argu- suspected that the deceased had cia’s shop with a cutlass which with his wife, Felicia Achiaga. ment filed on the 1st February, amorous relationship with Feli- he hid under his dress, it is right According to him he approached 2013, also formulated one issue cia for a long time before the at- to conclude that he had made up the deceased a number of times only for determination of this ap- tack that resulted in the killing his mind to kill the deceased and and pleaded with him to steer peal, and it reads thus: of the deceased. resolve their disagreement once clear from his wife. On the 4th “Whether the defence of prov- Why did he not report his and for all. For where the provo- of June, 2005, the Appellant met ocation raised by the Appellant suspicion to the law enforce- cation inspires the actual inten- the deceased in his wife’s beer could avail him.” ment agencies instead of taking tion to kill or to inflict grievous palour where she also sold palm The sole issue formulated by the law into his hands by con- bodily harm, the doctrine that wine and hot drinks and first of the Appellant is similar to the is- fronting the deceased and ulti- provocation may reduce murder all greeted him before he sought sue formulated by the learned mately terminating his life in a to manslaughter seldom applies. to find out why he was there de- counsel for the Respondent. I will very cruel manner? Coming to Only one very special exception spite several warnings from him therefore consider them together. the question I asked elsewhere has been recognized and that is that he should steer clear from ARGUMENT in this judgment as to wheth- the actual finding of a spouse in his wife. The deceased told him The Appellant after inflicting er the words uttered by the de- the act of adultery. See Holiness that Felicia Achiaga was now the machete, cut on the deceased, ceased are capable of depriving vs DPP (1946) 3 ALL E. R 124. his. It was at this point that he reported himself to the police and In The Supreme Court of Nigeria the Appellant the power of self- Finally the weapon used by brought out a cutlass. When the produced the cutlass which he Holden at Abuja on Friday, the 4th Day of May 2018 control, I am of the firm view the Appellant is disproportionate deceased raised his hands to pro- used in inflicting the injury that that those words are not capa- with the provocation he claimed tect his head, the Appellant dealt led to the death of the deceased. Before Their Lordships ble of doing so. In Edache vs to have been seized with. To re- a machete cut on the deceased The only defence that is pleaded The Oueen (1962) NRNLR sort in the heat of passion in- that chopped off his two hands. by the Appellant is that the killing Musa Dattijo Muhammad 56 this court held that, circum- duced by provocation to a sim- As the deceased was being con- of the deceased was done under Kumai Bayang Akaahs stances could exist when words ple blow is a different thing from veyed to the hospital by the po- provocation. In arguing the ap- Amina Adamu Augie alone could give rise to provo- making use of a deadly instru- lice, he died on the way. peal, learned counsel for the Ap- Paul Adamu Galinje cation, grave enough to deprive ment like a concealed cutlass The Appellant herein was ar- pellant submitted that the learned Sidi Dauda Bage an offender power of self-con- as in the instant case: the cut- raigned before the High Court of Justices of the Court of Appeal Justices, Supreme Court SC. 61/2012 trol, but that whether words lass concealed and conveyed Osun State charged for the mur- were wrong to have confirmed Between alone can give rise to provoca- to the scene of crime by the ap- der of Ade Adedoyin contra- the decision of the trial court that Mathew Ahungur----Appellant tion will depend on the circum- pellant is a clear indication that ry to Section 319 of the Crimi- the Appellant’s defence of prov- And stances of the case. In the instant the Appellant had long planned nal Law Cap. 34 Vol. 11 Laws ocation failed when there were The State------Respondent case where the Appellant had all to kill the deceased, and the of Osun State 2003. He plead- ample evidence of things said the time to report his suspicion words complained of as having ed not guilty. In order to prove and things done which amount- Judgment Delivered By Paul Adamu Galinje, JSC to the law enforcement agen- provoked him is a mere search his case, prosecution called ed to provocation serious enough cies, he failed to do so. Instead of straw to hang on. I therefore three witnesses while the Ap- to have caused the Appellant Where these elements are pre- result, it must be such which de- he was prepared to take the law agree with the lower court when pellant testified in his defence temporary loss of self-control. sent the court is then enjoined to prives the person provoked of the into his hands, as such, the jus- it held: “The learned trial Judge and called no further witnesses. Learned counsel urged this court take into account the back ground power of self-control as a result tification for provocation was was right in holding that the de- Learned counsel on each side ad- to allow this appeal on the ground of the accused and the circum- of which he commits the unlaw- clearly not available to him. In fence of provocation set up by dressed the court. In a reserved that the Appellant being a peasant stances of his locality. See Akang ful act which caused the death. Oji vs The Queen (1961) NRN- the appellant failed and that the and considered judgment, deliv- farmer was easily provoked at the vs State (1971) 1 ALL NLR 46 The test to be applied is that of LR 93, this court upheld the prosecution established a case of ered on the 16th March, 2010, news that the deceased was hav- at 49. the effect of the provocation on judgment of Hurley C. J. in the murder against the Appellant.” Shiyanbola J. found the Appel- ing an amorous relationship with The Appellant, in his confes- a reasonable man. Northern High Court on the is- The attitude of this court is lant guilty as charged and sen- his wife. Learned counsel urged sional statement which was ad- The Appellant in 1980 was sue of provocation arising out that it does not interfere with tenced him to death by hanging. this court to commute the sen- mitted and marked Exhibit 6, enlisted into the Nigerian Army of a statement by the deceased the concurrent decision of the Being aggrieved with the deci- tence passed on the Appellant to admitted commission of the of- and undertook military training at that the accused was a thief. The two lower courts, i.e. the trial sion of the trial court, the Appel- life imprisonment. fence. Army Depot in Zaria, after pass- Chief Justice said that such word court and the Court of Appeal, lant appealed to the Court of Ap- JUDGEMENT It will appear that the only ing out from primary school. He did not amount to provocation unless exceptional circumstanc- peal (lower court). His notice of From the submission of the words that provoked the Appel- later left the army and worked grave enough to reduce the of- es exist that will warrant such in- appeal to the lower court pages learned counsel for the Appellant, lant is the statement by the de- in Ogun/Osun River Basin De- fence of the accused. In Oueen terference. 71-76 of the record of this appeal it is very clear that the only de- ceased that Felicia Achiaga was velopment Authority for four vs Ngba Haaba (1964) NNLR In the circumstances of this contained four grounds of ap- fence the Appellant is relying on, now his. This is so because when years before he was retrenched. 14, the appellant found the de- case, I find no such exception- peal. The lower court heard the is the mitigating defence of prov- the Appellant met the deceased He worked with one Alhaji be- ceased with his Wife in a room al circumstances. The sole issue appeal and in a unanimous judg- ocation. By pleading the defence at the beer palour, he did not at- fore he settled in Iwo and took and went and called his broth- formulated by the learned coun- ment delivered on the 29th No- of provocation, the appellant has tack him immediately. Accord- to farming. Learned counsel for er to witness what he had seen, sel for the Appellant is resolved vember, 2011 dismissed the ap- admitted that he committed mur- ing to the Appellant he greeted the Appellant has asked this court before he attacked and killed against him. I find no merit in peal and affirmed the judgment der but that he acted when he was the deceased before he queried to take into account the station him, it was held that the appel- this appeal. Accordingly same of the trial court. The instant ap- seized with provocation. his presence in that shop. It was in life of the Appellant as a peas- lant did not immediately lose shall be and it is accordingly peal is against the decision of the From the definition of provo- when the deceased said that Feli- ant farmer and an average Afri- his self-control, since he called dismissed. The judgment of the lower court. The Appellant’s no- cation as stated above, it is very cia was now his that he was pro- can man who is jealous to a fault his brother to see what had oc- trial court which was affirmed tice of appeal at pages 139-142, clear that the defence is made up voked and proceeded to attack when it comes to extra-marital curred. In the instant case, the by the Court of Appeal, is fur- filed on the 12th December, 2011 of some elements which must him. Were those words uttered by relationship between his wife Appellant did not meet the de- ther affirmed by me. Appeal dis- contains three grounds of appeal. be present before the defence the deceased sufficient to deprive and a strange man, in reaching ceased with his wife. The state- missed. ISSUES FOR DETERMI- can be taken seriously. These el- the Appellant the power of self- a decision in this appeal. From ment that “the Appellant’s wife NATION ements are: 1.The act of provo- control? In other words were the the back ground of the Appel- was now his,” is incapable of Paul Adamu Galinje, JSC Appellant’s brief of argument cation must be grave and sudden. words capable of engendering lant, he is not a typical peasant bringing to existence provoca- filed on March 20, 2012 formu- 2. Loss of self-control both actual provocation so grave and sud- farmer and an average African tion so grave enough as to re- Representations: lated a single issue for determi- and reasonable 3. The act must be den and by its gravity and sud- who has not been so exposed to duce the offence of murder to nation of this appeal, and it reads done before there is time for pas- denness deprive the Appellant the a civilized way of life. Evidence manslaughter, taking into ac- Mr Awoniyi A. Alabi Esq, --- as follows: sion to cool. See Leechun Chuen power of self-control? It is not all abound that the Appellant was count the status and the back for the appellant ‘’Whether the Court of Appeal vs The Oueen (1962) 3 WLR provocation that will reduce the not lawfully married to Felicia ground of the Appellant. Mr K. Adekilekun Tijani was wrong to have confirmed the 1461; Biruwa vs State (1992) 1 crime of murder to manslaughter. who he was living with as a girl- As I have said elsewhere in Esq (ADPP M.O.J Osun State) judgement of the trial court that NWLR 643. For provocation to have that friend. It is also in evidence that this judgment, the Appellant for the respondent 32 Law & Society www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019 Sale Of Judgement: Myth Or Reality? judgments for fees. The Vice-President BY AHURAKA YUSUF ISAH fraud and money laundering of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, scheme by the executive branch Professor Yemi Osibanjo (SAN) was he selling and buying of the Maldives heavily involved of court judgements also in attendance. the judiciary. Senior members of Alegeh said: “It is indeed very between the judges and the judiciary allegedly received litigants with the lawyers worrisome that certain judicial officers money and luxury apartments still engage in rendering judgments for servingT as middlemen, midwives as part of the scheme. The a fee. or conveying vessels has remained judiciary was also allegedly used an issue being relished upon in all “Instances abound where judicial as a tool by the executive branch officers have resorted to turning nooks and crannies of the world, to intimidate opponents with whether in the developed or the law on its head and making politically motivated cases. The pronouncements which are at variance underdeveloped countries. former president of the Maldives, The marketing of court with the provisions of the law. A few Mohamed Nasheed, described others have formed the bad habit judgements is multifaceted, it has the judiciary as “the most corrupt no definite dimension, just as the of ignoring judicial precedents even institution in the country.” when such authorities are brought transaction can come by ways of The Nigerian Bar Association coins and notes, gifts, goodwill, to their attention by counsel. This (NBA) had on February 17, 2012 trend is quite injurious and erodes the promotion, appointments or vowed to expose how politicians coterie of considerations. confidence reposed in the judiciary by used “consultants” to buy election society.” The trade is as old as humanity cases with “incredible sums of and that’s why it takes the center Meanwhile, a group called the money.” United Action for Change (UAC) stage of both the Qur’an and the The legal body which made the Bible. Justice is a central theme in in May 2016 led by the former All allegation at a valedictory court Progressive Congress (APC) National the Qur’an, dictating the traditions session that was held in honour of of law and how they should be put Legal Director, Dr Muiz Banire (SAN, late Justice Anthony Nnaemezie urged President Muhammadu Buhari into practice. Christopher Aniagolu, said it was ‘’And eat up not one another’s to consider appointing the then next aware of all the senior counsel and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) from property unjustly (in any illegal eminent retired judicial officers Daudu way e.g. stealing, robbing, outside the Supreme Court. that served as conduit between The group said the judiciary deceiving, etc.), nor give bribery election courts and parties in to the rulers (judges before needs someone with radical ideas electoral matters, saying it would to transform it adding that the presenting your cases) that you forward their names to relevant may knowingly eat up a part of the Constitution does not specify that anti-graft agencies for prosecution. a CJN must be appointed from the property of others sinfully’’. Sura In a speech that was presented Al-Baqara: 188 (2:188). Supreme Court. by the then NBA President, Mr J.B This was among resolutions reached The Bible says also, ’When Daudu (SAN), said: “Corruption is the sentence for a crime is not by the group during a roundtable now a live issue that is threatening session in Lagos. quickly carried out, the hearts of to tear apart the foundations the people are filled with schemes But while making contribution, a and fabric of the society. The Bar former Ikeja Branch Chairman of NBA, to do wrong’’. Ecclesiastes 8:11; believes that as it does not possess or ‘’You have nothing to do with Mr Dave Ajetomobi, recalled that while the machinery and infrastructure he was in office, a list of lawyers being corrupt judges, who make injustice to battle this scourge such as legal, who plot against good people considered for appointment as judges the EFCC and ICPC possesses, were sent to the branch for vetting. and sentence the innocent to but it can be proactive in its death. Psalms 94:20-22 GNB. On the list, he said, was a lawyer who battle against this vice which left had ongoing disciplinary issues and Of course, the United States unchecked will sink the whole ship of America has 5% of the world’s was under probe by the Economic and of state. Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). population and 67% of the world’s “We are no doubt aware that lawyers, and despite the seemingly “In spite of our recommendation some of our colleagues including that the lawyer’s appointment be prevailing glamour, opportunities, very senior counsel and at times law and order, but behind that are suspended until the case is cleared, eminent retired judicial officers the person was appointed a judge. So, judges corruption and barrages of go about offering their services criminality. we had a scandalous situation where a as ‘consultants’ particularly in Alegeh serving judge was appearing before the In June 2016, New York State election cases for incredible sums Supreme Court Judge, John disciplinary committee. of money so as to act as conduit “We have so many unfit people on A. Michaelek pleaded guilty to between his client and the election receiving bribes and offering a false the Bench. Some sit by 11am daily court. rather than 9 am. There are Supreme instrument for filing in a court “The end result is to facilitate case involving a political operative Court justices who are consultants. ready-made justice for the persons They will tell you to deposit N250 named G. Steven Pigeon (who they are acting for. We must was also indicted for nine charges million to win a case,” he alleged. strongly deprecate this practice. Again, on July 17, 2018, the including bribery, extortion Our members and members of and grand larceny). Prosecutors suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria the public should feel free to avail (CJN), Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu alleged that Michaelek reached themselves of the services of an understanding with Pigeon Onnoghen urged nation’s security to this NBA anti-corruption body. investigate alleged sale of judgements that the judge would engage We do ourselves the greatest in “official misconduct which by the Justices of the Supreme Court. disservice if we fail to fight this The directives followed allegation advanced Pigeon’s interests.” As ill which renders irrelevant the part of the arrangement, Pigeon credited to the Publicity Secretary work and skills of hardworking of Lagos APC and Chairman, Lagos helped relatives of Michaelek lawyers who daily toil in and out find employment and provided State Wharf Landing Fee Collecting of courts and who do not have Authority, Joe Igbokwe that Rivers Michaelek with tickets to hockey the advantage of knowing with games and a political fundraiser. State Governor, Nyesom Wike, bribed certainty the outcomes of cases as Supreme Court justices. Court officials also accept bribes these ‘consultants’ are privileged to exercise their influence over Igbokwe had written on his to know. Facebook page: “Wike will not have the cases. In 2011, Munir Patel, a court “Secondly, this charge falls at the clerk in the U.K., became the first audacity and temerity to kill again in feet of the Bar particularly counsel Rivers State and run to Supreme Court person to be imprisoned under who for political manoeuvres the U.K.’s Bribery Act. Patel took to buy justice. It will never happen or the gratification of ‘varying Banire again where Buhari is the President”. bribes from motorists charged interests’ misuse the process of the with traffic violations to help such areas that will safeguard the September 19, 2015 or so, the then In a statement signed by the Senior Supreme Court and other courts dignity of the courts and integrity of NBA President, Augustine Alegeh Special Assistant (Media) to CJN, them avoid prosecution by using by bringing applications that are his privileged access to the court judicial process. Let us call ourselves (SAN), seized the opportunity of the Awassam Bassey, it stated that the clearly frivolous or contemptuous. to order in this regard. The essence mammoth crowd that gathered for CJN had called on relevant security system. He actively solicited bribes “I have approached the Attorney- by telling individuals that if they of a just judicial system is to provide the special session of the Supreme agencies, including those involved General of the Federation to call a prompt qualitative justice for the Court to mark the commencement in fighting corruption, to begin appeared in court, magistrates meeting of the General Council would be racially prejudiced people. Justice is meaningless when of the 2015-2016 legal year and investigations into the said comments of the Bar so that inter alia, the it is delayed, hurried or perverted”, the swearing-in of newly conferred with a view to identifying the said against them. existing rules of Professional A recently uncovered $1.5 billion it stressed. Senior Advocates of Nigeria to Ethics can be amended to include Taking cue from Daudu, on accuse some judges of rendering CONTINUED ON PAGE 33 Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA LAW & SOCIETY 33 Sale Of Judgement: Myth Or Reality? Harrisburg, Pennsylvania chambers of Judge Wayne Olson FROM PAGE 32 returned a 48-count indictment were bugged. In order to acquire against Ciavarella and Conahan evidence of corruption, agents Justices of the Supreme were contained in a including racketeering, fraud, obtained U.S. Department Court. voluntary statement he money laundering, extortion, of Justice authorization to This is just as the made at CCB. bribery, and federal tax present false court cases for the CJN asked the security When the late Chief violations on September 9, undercover agents/lawyers to operatives to take Obafemi Awolowo was 2009. By August 11, 2011, fix in front of the corrupt judges necessary steps to bring accused by his traducers Mark Ciavarella was sentenced A total of 92 people were Igbokwe to book should that how can he claim to 28 years imprisonment and indicted, including 17 judges, the allegations be found to be a socialist and the ordered to pay $1.2 million in 48 lawyers, ten deputy sheriffs, to be false or lacking same time owing over 360 restitution after he was found eight policemen, eight court substance. plots of land at Maroko in to be a ‘’figure head’’ in the officials, and state legislator On January 11, 2019, Lagos. But the late sage conspiracy that saw thousands James DeLeo. Out of the 17 the Code of Conduct replied that socialism of children unjustly punished judges indicted in the trials, 15 Bureau (CCB) filed a six- does not advocate poverty in the name of profit in the case were convicted. count charge against the amongst its adherents. that became known as ‘’kids for In 1994, a panel of enquiry, CJN before the Code of Judiciary does not cash’’. He is currently being headed by respected late jurist, Conduct Tribunal (CCT) advocate poverty for held at the Federal Correctional Justice Kayode Eso, found over alleged failure to judicial officers, but the Institution, Pekin, a federal startling evidence of corruption declare his asset upon judicious explanation prison in Illinois which holds among judicial officers. It assumption of office as of source of the wealth minimum and medium security recommended that 47 errant provided in Section 15 (1) matters, especially in inmates. He is scheduled for judges be sacked, among other of the Code of Conduct Nigeria where judges are release in 2035, when he will be far-reaching reforms. A review Bureau and Tribunal Act accused of trading with 85 years old. panel in 2002 under Justice C15, punishable under court judgements on On September 23, 2011, Bolarinwa Babalakin was Section 23 (2) (a) (b) and daily basis. What comes Malami Senior Judge Michael Conahan confronted with the mysterious (c) of the same Act. to many minds of many was sentenced to 17 and a half disappearance of vital While suspending Nigerians when millions years in federal prison after documents attached to the Eso Justice Onnoghen of dollars are traced to pleading guilty to one count panel report. Only six of the 47 from office pending the judge’s foreign accounts of racketeering conspiracy. indicted judges were eventually determination of his is that such must be He is currently being held at a sacked. Irked by persistent case, President Buhari proceeds of corruption or minimum security facility at the reports of corruption, the NJC noted that although the sales of court judgements. Federal Correctional Complex, has tried in the past to act. It allegations in the petition And that’s the impression Coleman in Florida. He is sacked a former chief judge of against him are grievous many Nigerians have scheduled for release in 2026, Plateau State and suspended a enough in themselves, about Justice Onnoghen’s when he will be 74 years old former CJ of Anambra State. the security agencies have foreign accounts presently. Robert Mericle, the prominent Two other judges, Okechukwu since then traced other Let us take a look at real estate developer who built Opene and D.A. Adeniji, were suspicious transactions what obtains elsewhere. the two juvenile facilities, sacked for taking bribe on the running into millions In 2008, two American pleaded guilty on September matter of the senatorial election of dollars to the CJN’s judges, President Judge 3, 2009, to failing to disclose in Anambra State. Stanley Nnaji, personal accounts, all Mark Ciavarella and a felony, for not revealing to an Enugu High Court judge, undeclared or improperly Senior Judge Michael a grand jury that he had paid was penalised for assuming declared as required by Conahan, were accused $2.1 million to Ciavarella and jurisdiction in a matter outside law. of taking more than Conahan as a finder’s fee. As his state, as was Wilson Egbo- Consequently, on $2 million cash bribes part of his plea, Mericle agreed Egbo, who had allegedly been January 14, 2019, the from Robert Mericle, a to pay $2.15 million to fund compromised during the AGF Abubakar Malami private prison owner to local children’s health and Chris Ngige and Chris Uba (SAN) directed the hand young offenders’ welfare programs. Mericle faced imbroglio in Anambra State. Nigerian Financial maximum sentences up to three years in prison and a A total of nine judges were Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in return for kickbacks maximum of $250,000 fine. On retired in 2004 for granting to freeze the accounts amounting to millions of April 25, 2014 Robert Mericle suspicious ex parte motions. of Justice Onnoghen dollars. The scandal which was sentenced to serve one year Five others were implicated in Federal Prison. in the 2003 Election Petition subject to ‘Investigation was later dubbed as ‘’kids Igbokwe and Prosecution Pursuant for cash’’ was revealed On November 4, 2011, Powell Tribunal in Akwa Ibom to Presidential Executive during disciplinary was sentenced to 18 months in State. They adjudicated on Order No 6 of 5th July, hearings over the conduct federal prison after pleading the petition against the re- 2018 on the Preservation of another former guilty to failing to report a felony election of ex-Governor Victor of Assets Connected Luzerne County judge, and being an accessory to tax Attah by Ime Umanah, former with Corruption’. The Anne H. Lokuta. Lokuta conspiracy. He was incarcerated candidate of the defunct All order is to forthwith was brought before the at the Federal Prison Camp, Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, restrict normal banking Judicial Conduct Board of Pensacola, a minimum security at the election. By the time operations on certain Pennsylvania (similar to facility in Florida, and was the NJC concluded its job, accounts belonging to NJC) in November 2006 released from a halfway house Justices Matilda Adamu, the CJN pending final to answer charges of using on April 16, 2013. Christopher P.N. Senlong determination of the case court workers to do her Just as it is the fate of the and Chief Magistrate James against him at the CCT. personal bidding, openly judiciary in Nigeria presently, Isede had earned themselves Ahead of his trial at the displaying bias against the systemic corruption led to dismissal from the judiciary; CCT fixed for February 4, some attorneys arguing the formation of the Operation while two others, Justice D. 2019, Justice Onnoghen before her, and publicly Greylord, an investigation T. Ahura and A. M. Elelegwu explained how he got berating staff to cause conducted jointly by the Federal of the Customary Court of the foreign currencies mental distress. Bureau of Investigation, the IRS Appeal were recommended he deposited in his The board ruled against Criminal Investigation Division, for suspension. The federal domiciliary accounts. Lokuta in November 2008 the U.S. Postal Inspection government, after approving In a ‘Cautionary and she was removed from Service, the Chicago Police the verdict of the council on Statement Form’ filed the bench. During the Internal Affairs Division and the higher officers in February at the Department of course of the disciplinary the Illinois State Police into 2004, sent their case files Intelligence Investigation hearings, Lokuta accused corruption in the judiciary to the Independent Corrupt and Monitoring, Code of then Judge Michael of Cook County, Illinois (the Practices and other Related Chicago jurisdiction). TheOffences Commission (ICPC) Conduct Bureau (CCB), in Conahan of bullying Eso Abuja, he said the deposits behavior and charged FBI named the investigation for trial. Nothing has been in his dollar account that he was behind a issued in March 2009 by the of Investigation and the “Operation Greylord” after the heard about them from the were from trading in conspiracy to have her state Supreme Court in light Internal Revenue Service also grey curly wigs of British judges. ICPC since then. Neither the foreign exchange (forex), removed. Lokuta aided the of the ongoing corruption investigated the two judges The 3 1/2-year undercover judicial officers sanctioned by AGRICODE, while other federal investigation into investigations, halting while probing practices in operation took place in the the NJC nor the beneficiaries investment returns were the “kids for cash” scheme Lokuta’s removal and the Luzerne County. The two 1980s. The first listening device of their felony have ever been from proceeds of his prior to the determination election that was to be held in judges were subsequently ever placed in a judge’s chambers convicted. Only the judges investments. Justice of the disciplinary board, May to replace her. charged before the court. occurred in the undercover involved even get partially Onnoghen’s averments and a stay order was The Federal BureauA federal grand jury in phase, when the narcotics court punished. 34 LAW & SOCIETY www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019

Oke Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 35 THEcapital NATION’S NEWS AROUND THE CAPITAL CITY Bwari Traders Decry Use Of Consultants For Revenue Collection BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI

Some traders in Bwari town have decried the use of consultants and contractors in the collection of revenue by the Bwari area council. Speaking with newsmen, the traders noted that the use of consultants by the area council has led to double taxation, which had inflicted untold hardship on traders. One of the traders, Pastor Samuel Ocheja, frowned that despite the ban by the federal government on the use of consultants, contractors, taskforce or non-revenue officials in the collection of taxes and levies, Bwari area council has continued to engage consultants in revenue collections. “This use of consultant in the collection of revenue is bringing more hardship on the revenue generation of the Bwari area L R: North West Coordinator, PMB/PYO Unit 2 Unit Achievement Campaign, Muhammad Jibrin; Founder/Initiator, Zainab Abdulmalik; South West Coor- council. The business operators dinator, Awolola Abiodun and South South Coordinator, Uyaboh Fidelis, during a press conference in Abuja, yesterday. within Bwari and Kubwa areas and its environs are paying double taxes because of this, Doctors Begin Medical Examinations On Students Of Kuje School especially in respect of tenement BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI examinations on some of of the FCT Universal Basic that investigation into the history lost a child, to come rate. the pupils. Education Board (UBEB), matter was now at the final forward with a report. Following the alleged Also, the FCT as well senior members stage and that members Also speaking, the 2019: NOA Begins abuse and molestation permanent secretary, Sir of staff of the Federal of the public would be executive chairman of some students at the Chinyeaka Ohaa, has given Ministry of Education, properly briefed on the of the Universal Basic Voter Education School for the Deaf, a directive that an inquiry led by the permanent outcome. Education Board (UBEB), Kuje, the Federal Capital be carried out into the secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono emphasised Dr Kabir Matazu thanked BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI Territory administration alleged abuse of a pupil of Echono, took a tour of the that there was no attempt the Federal Ministry of (FCTA) has mobilized the school. school. at any cover-up, just as he Education for embarking The National Orientationa medical team of four Yesterday, the In his remarks, Arc called on parents, who had on an independent Agency (NOA) in the Federal doctors to conduct medical management committee Sonny Echono revealed at any time in the school’s investigation. Capital Territory (FCT) said that it has commenced voter education programme to reduce the number of voided votes FCTA Introduces New Waste Disposal Method in the forthcoming general BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI at the satellite towns of the compliance. promote the wellbeing of processes were completed. elections in the country. Federal Capital Territory Coordinator of STDD, Hon residents. “We have started with the Speaking during a The Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Ishaku Tanko Yamawo, who Yamawo asserted that mop up operation, but as soon stakeholders sensitization Administration (FCTA), Under the new disclosed this to newsmen the present mop up at the as the procurement processes programme on the 2019 general through the Satellite Towns arrangement, STDD is after monitoring waste dump site was an emergency in progress are completed, the elections, in Abuja yesterday, the Development Department expected to handover waste evacuation site at Jikwoyi measure aimed at paving way agency will have a contractor director of FCT-NOA, Mr. David (STDD) has introduced a new evacuation to contractors, phase I and phase II dump for the main exercise, which that will be evacuating the Manya Dogo, explained that method for disposal of waste while it continues to monitor sites, explained that the new according to him, would waste regularly, at least three the sensitization programme across designated dump sites the exercise, to ensure arrangement was meant to begin after the procurement times in a week,” he said. became necessary to ensure that voters understand how to vote. Dogo added that the sensitization programme was Health Secretary Warns Youths Against Drug Abuse also meant to ensure that voters BY DAVID ADUGE-ANI Human Services Secretariat prevalent in the society, was designed to raise youths to engage in illicit do not waste all their time, (HHSS), Mallam Adamu because information about awareness on drug abuse drugs. standing and queuing under The Federal Capital the sun, in an effort to cast Bappah, gave the advice at the availability and type of among the youths. Also speaking, the Territory Administration a sensitisation campaign for drugs, method of ingestion He listed director of pharmaceutical their votes, only to end up with (FCTA), Drug Abuse Control voided votes. secondary school students, and practices were readily experimentation, peer services/ chairman, FCT Committee (DACC), has on dangers of drug abuse available. pressure, the bid to reduce Drug Abuse Campaign He called on residents to called on youths in the maintain peace before, during and trafficking, held at Represented by the stress, build self esteem, the Committee, Mr. Boniface Federal Capital Territory and after the general elections the Government Senior special assistant on desire to be sociable, drug Akwu, advised the students and to avoid vote buying and (FCT) to avoid drug abuse, Secondary School (GSSS), administration, Mr. Lebi availability, unemployment to listen attentively to all the vote selling during the elections, trafficking and other related Gwagwalada. Bankole, the secretary and social economic lectures and to extend the adding that vote buying is not in undesirable acts. Bappah noted that explained that the frustration, among others, education to their friends the interest of the nation. Secretary for Health and drug abuse has become sensitisation programme as factors that drive many and families. 36 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019

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That my names, that In my National Identity card, IMA LOVE instead of EFFANGA, JOY OLATUNDUN JOY now wish to be known CHIOMA now wish to be UDEZE was wrongly spelt as UDENZE, That all BARRY now wish to be known known and addressed as MRS. name JUDE was omitted, now wish to be IMAOBONG. That my correct name is and addressed as OLAROTIMI JOY names refers to one and same person. Now EFFANGA, JOY IMAOBONG. And my and addressed as MUHAMMAD AKANNO EVELYN CHIOMA. known and addressed as EZEOKWUOHA Wish to be known as and addressed UDEZE correct Date of Birth is 27 OCTOBER, OLUWAYIMIKA JANET OLATUNDUN All former documents remain JUDE IKENNA. All former documents NNEKA PRISCILIA. All former documents 1987. All former documents remain valid. IMOLE. All former documents remain MUHAMMAD BARI. WAEC, NDA valid.General Public Take note. remain valid. General public take note remain valid. 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Now wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed I wish to be called and addressed as as VICTORIA ADA O. ADAH. All DAMIAN EUCHARIA NGOZI. OLOWODE FOLASHADE RONKE. SIMON CHUKWUDI. All former as HUSSAINI HARUNA. All former UMARU SULE. All former documents former documents remain valid. All former documents remain All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.General documents remain valid.NIMC and remain valid, general public to note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. Public Take note. General Public Take note. 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CHINAZOR SIDI OKECHUKWU ODIA OSHIOTSE IDAKWO I, formerly known as CHINAZOR I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed THELMA EZELI. Now wish to be as SANI SIDI ALI, now wish to NWACHUKWU GLADYS OLUCHI, now as OMOBUDE AMENAGHANWON OGIMOH ROSELYN ADAMA, now as IDAKWOJI ABDUL, now wish known as CHINAZOR THELMA wish to be known and addressed as RUTH, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as and addressed as ODIA to be known and addressed as MCCULLAGH. All former documents SIDI ALI USMAN. All former MRS OKECHUKWU GLADYS OLUCHI. AMENAGHANWON RUTH. All as OSHIOTSE ROSELYN ADAMA. IDAKWO ABDUL. All former remain valid. All authorities concerned documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. and general public please take note. General public to take note. General public to take note. General public to take note. General public to take note. General public to take note.

NAJA’ATU SALAMATU EZEKIEL NGOZI GONI HASSAN I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known as EZEKIEL I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as as DORATHY ADAH PHILIP, now as SALMA NADOYA, now wish RINGKAT, now wish to be known NGOZI KATE EGBUCHULAM, now as KALA MOHAMMED, now ALIYU USMAN ZAGE, now wish to wish to be known and addressed and addressed as EZEKIEL WILLIAM wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as HASSAN to be known and addressed RINGKAT. My correct Date of Birth wish to be known and addressed as MRS. NAJA’ATU BABA SHEHU. as SALAMATU SALIHU. All is 4th October, 1995. All former as NGOZI KATE EGBUCHULAM- as GONI MOHAMMED. All ABDULRASHID ABUBAKAR. All All former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. The general GODY. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. valid. General public to take note. General public to take note. public should please take note. valid. General public to take note General public to take note. General public to take note. AHMAD RAMATU RUKAIYA NENRIT SA ADU ZAKKA I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known and addressed as as ABDULJALAL HARUNA RAMATU HARUNA DANLADI, now as RUKAIYA JIBRIL, now wish as NENRIT AMOS, now wish SA ADU BABANGIDA ALIYU, now ZAKKA YOHANNA HAUWA, now wish ABUBAKAR DANKADI, now wish wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as ZAKKA to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed to be known and addressed YOHANNA. My Correct Date of Birth is AHMAD HARUNA ABUBAKAR. All RAMATU OKATAHI SULEIMAN. All as RUKAIYA JIBRIL SULE. All as NENRIT LAMI AMOS. All SA ADU ALIYU. All former documents 13-01-1978 AND NOT 13-01-1979. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. remain valid. Access Bank and the All former documents remain valid. General public to take note. General public to take note General public to take note. General public to take note. general public to take note. General public to take note. ENNA FRIDAY KOKOETTE OKON UGWU ADDITION OF NAME I, formerly known as AUDU I, formerly known as FRIDAY I, formerly known, called and I, formerly known, called and I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known, called and AGNES LARABA now wish HARUNA AUDU now wish addressed as KOKOETTE THOMAS addressed as OKON, BENJAMIN as UGWU KENNETH, now wish addressed as MOSES DORIS, now wish UMOH, now wish to be known, OTO-OBONG, now wish to be to be known and addressed as to be known, called and addressed to be known and addressed to be known and addressed called and addressed as KOKOETTE known, called and addressed as as ENNA AGNES LARABA. as FRIDAY ABASHI AUDU. THOMAS AKPAN. All former OKON, BENJAMIN AKPAN. All UGWU KENNETH TOOCHUKWU. as MOSES PHILOMENA DORIS. All All former documents remain All former documents remain documents remain valid. The former documents remain valid. The All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. The valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General public please, take note. General public please, take note General public to take note. General public please, take note.

LINDA SHAMA OTHMAN ONOCHIE NWAMADI SULEMAN I, formerly known as MISS. I, formerly known as NEHIMA I, formerly known as BILAL I, formerly known as ONOCHIE I, formerly known as IGNATUS I, formerly known as SULEMAN LINDA THOMAS SETH now wish IBRAHIM now wish to be KHALIL now wish to be known EVELYN OGOCHUKWU now wish EGBOKWU now wish to be known SANI now wish to be known to be known and addressed as known and addressed as and addressed as OTHMAN to be known and addressed as and addressed as NWAMADI and addressed as SULEMAN MRS. LINDA GIDEON PATRICK. SHAMA NAIMA ABDULLAHI. BILAL KHALIL, DOB: 6/8/1996. ONOCHIE FAITH OLUCHUKWU. IGNATIUS EGBOKWU. All former SANI MOHAMMED. All former All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain documents remain valid.General documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. Public Take note. General Public Take note. ROSELINE INI-OBONG OGUNRAYEWA BADMUS ISHAQ SALE I, formerly known and addressed I, formerly known as INI- I, formerly known as OGUNRAYEWA I, formerly known as MUBARAK I, formerly known as ISHAQ I, formerly known as NUHU as ROSELINE PRECIOUS OBONG UMOREN now wish BUSAYO JOSEPH now wish BADMUS now wish to be RALIAT now wish to be known BAKO now wish to be known BASSEY, now wish to be known as to be known and addressed as and addressed as SALE NUHU to be known and addressed known and addressed as and addressed as ISHAQ KAWO, DOB: 15 DECEMBER, ROSELINE VENN ABAKASANGA. as INI-OBONG EFFIONG. All OGUNRAYEWA OLUWABUSAYO BADMUS AHMAD ADEBAYO. RALIAT AJENE. All former 1998. All former documents All former documents remain valid. former documents remain OLUWASEUN. All former documents All former documents remain documents remain valid. remain valid.Diamond Bank and General public should take note. valid.General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

OGAR MENEDU IHESINULO BENSON AGU OBIEKWE I, formerly known as OSUOHA I, formerly known as I, formerly known as MISS. I, formerly known as NDUESE I, formerly known as JOHNSON I, formerly known as ANIAKOR DORIS now wish to be known HAPPINESS COURT now wish IHEINULOEME HENRY OSCAR IDIO now wish to PATRICIA now wish to be NDIDIAMAKA CHIDINMA CHINAEMEREM now wish to be ROSITA now wish to be known and addressed as MRS. OGAR to be known and addressed as known and addressed as MRS. be known and addressed as known and addressed as AGU and addressed as OBIEKWE DORIS NGOZI. All former MENEDU OKERI. All former IHESINULO KENNEDY CHIJOK. BENSON NDUESE OSCAR. All PATRICIA OYEDIYA. All former NDIDIAMAKA CHIDINMA ROSITA. documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

OYEBOLA IGWE OTINU MUANTAI UBA DOTUN I, formerly known as IDABOR I, formerly known as UGOCHUKWU I, formerly known as MISS OTINU I, formerly known as YACIT I, formerly known as KENNETH I, formerly known as OLADOTUN CHUKWUASIA CHARITY now GIFT ONYINYECHI now wish to ANYIM now wish to be known NANSOH SAPO now wish to be EBUKA UBAH now wish to be FREDRICK IFATUSIN now wish wish to be known and addressed as be known and addressed as IGWE and addressed as MRS. OTINU known and addressed as MUANTAI known and addressed as UBA to be known and addressed as OYEBOLA CHUKWUASIA CHARITY. GIFT ONYINYECHI. All former IRENE OCHONU. All former ELIZABETH YACIT GABRIEL. All EBUKA KENNETH. All former DOTUN GABRIEL OLUWATOSIN. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.General documents remain valid.NYSC former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. General Public Take note. Public Take note. and General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. AMMAR ISRAEL HARUNA NWACHUKWU ABDULAZEEZ EZEUGWU I, formerly known as AMAR I, formerly known as ISRAEL I, formerly known as KASIMU I, formerly known as IHUOMA I, formerly known as ADEYEMO I, formerly known as EZEUGWU UMAR now wish to be known FRIDAY now wish to be known HARUNA now wish to be PRECIOUS E.C. now wish to be known SHAMSUDEEN ADEKOLA now MARY-UGWU DOMINIC now and addressed as AMMAR and addressed as ISRAEL known and addressed as and addressed as NWACHUKWU wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as SALISU MUHAMMAD. All FRIDAY SAMBO. All former HARUNA KASIMU DAMISHI. PRECIOUS IHUOMA. All former as ABDULAZEEZ SHAMSUDEEN EZEUGWU WISDOM CHIBUIKE former documents remain documents remain valid. All former documents remain documents remain valid.General ADEKOLA. All former documents All former documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. DAUDA CORRECTION OF NAME HARUNA CORRECTION OF NAME UNEZE ADAM I, formerly known as DAUDA A. This is to inform the general public I, formerly known as This is to inform the general public that my I, formerly known as I, formerly known as ALI LIMAN and DAUDA A. LIMAN that my name was wrongly captured JONATHAN YOHANNA name was wrong captured in my Ecobank IHEMERENWOKE LOVELINE ADAMSnow wish to be known MORIKI now wish to be known as ISAHAKA HARUNA instead Account as MAGDALENE OKOKON ULUMMA now wish to be known now wish to be known and UKPONG, I wish to update and correct and addressed as ADAM ALIYU. and addressed as DAUDA LIMAN of ISHAQ HARUNA. All former addressed as HARUNA YUSUF. the name therefore to be MARY OKOKON and addressed as UNEZE PEACE MORIKI. All former documents documents remain valid. WAEC, All former documents remain UKPONG. All former documents remain ULUMMA. All former documents All former documents remain remain valid.General Public Take note. NECO and General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. TUEDON ISHAKU EZE JOHN OSAKPANWAN TORO I, formerly known and addressd as I, formerly known as ISHAKU I, formerly known as EZE I, formerly known as ENEMKA I, formerly known as I, formerly known as MISS. IROH TUEDON JAPHET MIEYE now wish BUBA JAURO now wish to JOSHUA MOVADO now wish JOHN now wish to be known AMALAWA ODE, now wish IJEOMA NELLY, now wish to be 2b known as TUEDON JAPHETH. All be known and addressed as to be known and addressed and addressed as JOHN to be known and addressed known and addressed as MRS. former ducuments remain valid. Any ISHAKU DAVID. All former as EZE JOSHUA ALOYSIUS. CHUKS EMEKA. All former as OSAKPANWAN ODE. All TORO IJEOMA NELLY. All other concerned authority and the documents remain valid. All former documents remain documents remain valid. former documents remain former documents remain valid. general public should take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid. General public take note. General public take note. OLUWAGBENRO DANJUMA SAMUEL RAHAB KALU PATIENCE I, formerly known as OGUNGBENRO I, formerly known as SUNDAY I, formerly known as ABOLAJI I, formerly known as GATA ,D, I, formerly known as KALU I, formerly known as PATIENCE AKINOLA BENJAMIN now wish ISHAYA now wish to be SHULAMMITE now wish to SARAH now wish to be known ONYEKACHI IFEKWE now wish BALA now wish to be known to be known and addressed as known and addressed as be known and addressed as and addressed as RAHAB to be known and addressed as and addressed as PATIENCE OLUWAGBENRO AKINOLA DANJUMA ISHAYA. All SAMUEL SHULAMMITE. All SARAH GATA. All former KALU ONYEKACHI ALFRED. All BALA JAMES. All former BENJAMIN. All former documents former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. remain valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. MADUEKE AYUBA MANIRU NAFISA SHITTU MATHEW I, formerly known as AGWANZNINI I, formerly known as AYUBA I formally known and addressed I, formerly known as NAFISA USMAN I, formerly known as SHITTU I, formerly known as MATHEW CHRISTIANA AMARACH now ELISHA ELIJAH now wish to as MANIRU MUHAMMAD, AHMAD now wish to be known TAOFEEQ now wish to be PETER now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as now wish to be colled as and addressed as NAFISA USMAN known and addressed as and addressed as MATHEW as MADUEKE CHRISTIANA AYUBA ELISHA. All former MANIRU MUSA. All document MAGINI. All former documents SHITTU TA0FEEQ OLAWALE. KATUMA PETER. 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GLORIA MARY YAHAYA GAILA UMAR IBRAHIM I, formerly known as GLORIA I, formerly known as REBECAH I, formerly known as ALHAJI I, formerly known as GAILA I, formerly known as UMAR I, formerly known as IBRAHIM DADA now wish to be known BULUS now wish to be known YAHAYA ISAH now wish to IBRAHIM MARCEL WADZANI now ADAMU UMAR now wish SANI now wish to be known and addressed as GLORIA and addressed as MARY JOHN, be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed and addressed as IBRAHIM AMOS NYAZE. All former DOB: 01-01-1993. All former YAHAYA ISA MAINA. All as GAILA IBRAHIM SHUWA. All as UMAR SHEHU. All former SANI ISYA KU. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. 38 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019

SAMUEL ABRAHAM MUSTAPHA MARYAM MOHAMMED NDAISH I, formerly known as JAGABA I, formerly known as IBRAHIM I, formerly known as MUSTAPHA I, formerly known as MARYAM I, formerly known as MOHAMMED I, formerly known as YUNUSA USMAN now wish to be known ZEGI now wish to be known and YUSUF MUHAMMED now wish ABDULMADIU NAMEENA now BUSSA now wish to be known AUDU now wish to be known and addressed as SAMUEL addressed as ABRAHAM MASU to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as and addressed as MOHAMMED and addressed as NDAISH JAGABA, DOB: 02-01-1985. ZEGI, DOB: 10-10-1985. All MUSTAPHA YUSUF FATI. All MARYAM ABDULMADIU JIBRIN. BELLO DOB: 02/07/1996. All EFUTSUGI. All former All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

AGUNBIADE FATIMA AHUOYIZA AIGBOMIAN VERONICA INNOCENT I, formerly known as AGUNBIADE I, formerly known as FATIMA I, formerly known as OKEHI I, formerly known as AIGBOMIAN I, formerly known as I, formerly known as EZENERI OLUWUNMI now wish to be known OYIZA OMOLORI now wish AHUOYIZA now wish to be KENNETH now wish to be known VERONICA AWUNA now wish INNOCENT now wish to and addressed as AGUNBIADE to be known and addressed as known and addressed as and addressed as AIGBOMIAN to be known and addressed be known and addressed OLUWUNMI OLUKOYA. All former FATIMA OYIZAIZE OMOLORI. AHUOYIZA IDAWU. All former KENNETH STEPHEN. All former as VERONICA OBIUWEVBI. as INNOCENT SAMUEL All documents remain valid.General All former documents remain documents remain valid. documents remain valid.General All former documents remain former documents remain valid. Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. SAIDU MAIMUNA OKONKWO NWAIWU YARKAWA AHMED I, formerly known as SAIDU I, formerly known as MAIMUNA I, formerly known as AUGUSTINE I, formerly known as NWAIWU I, formerly known as HASSAN I, formerly known as JAMES YAU now wish to be known ABDULLAHI now wish to ADAOBI FAITH now wish to LOURETTA now wish to be known JULIANA now wish to be JEREMIAH EPHRAIM now wish and addressed as SAIDU be known and addressed as be known and addressed as and addressed as NWAIWU known and addressed as to be known and addressed as YAU AHMED. All former MAIMUNA ABDULKARIM. OKONKWO ADA FIDELIA. All NONYELUM LOURETTA. All YARKAWA JULIANA HASSAN. AHMED EPHRAIM JEREMIAH. documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain All former documents remain General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. ARABI CHIJIOKE ANGELA OYEGWA ABDU YUSUF I, formerly known as ARABI I, formerly known as OGBUOKWE I, formerly known as ANGELA I, formerly known as OYEGWA I, formerly known as I, formerly known as YUSUF ZAINAB now wish to be known CHINEDU AUSTINE now wish NANBAM GABADI now wish JULIUS OYEGWA now wish ABDULMUMEEN MANSIR SANI now wish to be known and addressed as ARABI to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as to be known and addressed now wish to be known and and addressed as YUSUF ZAINAB ABDULFATHI. All CHIJIOKE CHINEDU AUSTINE. ANGELA NANBAM DADOK. as OYEGWA JULIUS SHAIBU. addressed as ABDU MANSIR. YAHAYA SANI. All former former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

FAMOROTI OGWO JOSHUA ABDULLAHI HARUNA OYERINDE I, formerly known as ADEGBITE I, formerly known as OGBONNAYA I, formerly known as JOSHUA I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI I, formerly known as ISIAKA I, formerly known as JOEL FOLASHADE OLUWATOYIN now CHINYERE NDUKWE now wish to CHUKWU NGWU now wish to be VINCENT now wish to be known IDRIS now wish to be known and OYEBANJI OYERINDE now wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as OGWO known and addressed as JOSHUA as FAMOROTI FOLASHADE and addressed as ABDULLAHI addressed as HARUNA IDRIS. All wish to be known and addressed UKAEGBU CHINYERE (MRS.). All CHIEMERIA NGWU. All former VINCENT SANI. All former as OYERINDE OYESHOLA. All OLUWATOYIN. All former former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. GT Bank former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.NIMC documents remain valid. EcoBack former documents remain valid. and General Public Take note. General Public Take note. and General Public Take note. (BVN) and General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. ZEGETOR NWAIGBO ADEYEMI MUHAMMED SALAMATU DANMAIGORO I, formerly known as NATHANIEL I, formerly known as NWAIGBO I formerly known as MISS ENEH I, formerly known as I, formerly known as SALAMATU I, formerly known as HAWAL KAASE NORGAND now wish CHINAGOROM ONYEG now TRACY ONYEMAECHI now wish to MUHAMMED ONYIYOIZA now HAMIDU now wish to be known and SULAIMAN now wish to be known to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as MRS. wish to be known and addressed addressed as SALAMATU BELLO. and addressed as DANMAIGORO as ZEGETOR KAASE APIE. All as NWAIGBO CHINAGOROM ADEYEMI TRACY ONYEMAECHI. as MUHAMMED REMI SAVIOUR. All former documents remain valid. AWWAL SULLYMAN. All former former documents remain valid. ONYEGECHA. All former documents All former documents remain All former documents remain UDUSOK, POLARIS BANK, ACCESS documents remain valid.General General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. valid. General public take note. valid.General Public Take note. BANK and General Public Take note. Public Take note.

KABIRU HALIDU ABDULLAHI REBECCA RILWANU IBRAHIM I, formerly known as FARUKU I, formerly known as HALIDU I, formerly known as ISMAILA I, formerly known as MISS REBECCA I, formerly known as RILWANU I, formerly known as RILWANU MOHAMMED now wish to be ABDULKADIR now wish to OWOLABI now wish to be TEMITOPE SAMUEL now wish to NASIR MILGOMA now wish to be BELLO now wish to be known and known and addressed as KABIRU be known and addressed as known and addressed as be known and addressed as MRS. known and addressed as RILWANU addressed as IBRAHIM BELLO NURA. All former documents HALIDU MAIAKWAI. All former ABDULLAHI ISMAILA. All REBECCA TEMITOPE OGBE. All BELLO, DOB: 01-01-1992. All MILGOMA, DOB: 01--01-1997. remain valid. Unity Bank and documents remain valid. Ecobank former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain General Public Take note. and General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note.

ARMSTRONG ISA IBRAHIM EKWULIRA KHADIJA AMINU I formely known and addressed I, formerly known as ISA MUSA I, formerly known as IBRAHIM I, formerly known as EKWULIRA I, formerly known as KHADIJA I, formerly known as AMINU as ARMSTRONG OSHOKHA MOHAMMED and ISA MUSA ABUBAKAR now wish to BRIDGET now wish to be ABUBAKAR AHMED now wish A GARBA now wish to be ENEGBE now wish to be known and addressed as ARMSTRONG MOH’D now wish to be known be known and addressed as known and addressed as to be known and addressed as known and addressed as ENEGBE. All former documents and addressed as ISA MUSA. IBRAHIM GIMBA ABUBAKAR. EKWULIRA BRIDGET NWOYE. KHADIJA MUSA ALARAMMA. AMINU ABUBAKAR GARBA. remains valid .Authorities concerned All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain All former documents remain and general public take note please. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. NWOSU EDEH ONYAMBAYI UZONWANNE HAUWA GARBA I, formerly known as HYGINUS I, formerly known as NWAEJIAKA I formerly known and called as I formerly known and addressed I, formerly known as HAUWA I, formerly known as BABBA ONYAMBAYI OMEIZA SAMUEL. as MISS ONYECHERE, NWAMAKA NWOSU now wish to be known NGOZI LINDA now wish to be known Now wish to be known and called as YARGWAMMA now wish to be SANI now wish to be known and addressed as EDEH NGOZI JOHN,now wish to be known and and addressed as NWOSU ONYAMBAYI ISAH SAMUEL as indicated addressed as MRS. UZONWANNE, known and addressed as HAUWA and addressed as GARBA LINDA. All former documents on my INEC VOTER’S card. My Date of HYGINUS CHUKWUKA. All Birth is 23/11/1981 NOT 23/3/1981. NWAMAKA OKWUDILI. All former YARGWAMMA BUHARI. All SANI BABBA. All former former documents remain valid. remain valid. Zenith Bank Plc. and Former documents remain valid. Zenith documents remain valid. General former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. bank PLC and general public to take note. public take note General Public Take note. General Public Take note. LADIDI NNANNA NWADI ATUTUA CONFIRMATION OF NAMES RECONCILIATION OF NAME I, formerly known as JOY ABBAS I, formerly known as IGWE I, formerly known as OKORO I, formerly known as ATUWA I, INYAMA LAMBERT UGWUADUMBA We formerlly known and addressed now wish to be known and NKECHI EDITH now wish to LINDA IFEOMA now wish to GEOFRY now wish to be and ENYIAMA LAMBERT as EGO OMUZE and SUNNY OMUZE UGWUADUMBA, now wish to be now wish to be known and addressed addressed as LADIDI ABBAS. All be known and addressed as be known and addressed as known and addressed as as NWAKAEGO SUNDAY-OMUZE and known and addressed as ENYIAMA SUNDAY EBIKEME OMUZE. All former documents bearing my former NNANNA EDITH NKECHI. NWADI IFEOMA LINDA. All ATUTUA GEOFRY. All former LAMBERT UGWUADUMBA. All documents remain valid. Corporate Affairs names remain valid. The general All former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. Commission, authority concerned and the public to please take note valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General public take note general public should please take note. ATTAHIRU CHINEMELUM ALIYU AISHA KHADIJA MAKERI I, formerly known as ATTAHIRU I, formerly known as CHINEMELUM I, formerly known as GARBA I, formerly known as AISHA I, formerly known as KHADIJA I, formerly known as SULEMAN MUSTAPHA now wish to ISABELLA ONWUELINGO now HASSAN now wish to be MUSA now wish to be known MUHAMMAD LAWAL now wish SANI now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as as CHINEMELUM ISABELLA known and addressed as and addressed as AISHA to be known and addressed as and addressed as MAKERI ATTAHIRU MUSTAPHA SIDI. All GABRIEL ONWUELINGO. All ALIYU SULEMAN. All former MUHAMMAD MUSA. All KHADIJA MUHAMMAD AUWAL. SULEMAN. All former former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. DAUDA AGABI SESSI DAVID ESTHER VERSHIMA I, formerly known as UMAR I, formerly known as TYOBEE I, formerly known as MISS I, formerly known as DAVID I, formerly known as MISS I, formerly known as ONOJA MUHAMMAD now wish to ROSEMARY UYIN now wish NWAOKOLO NDIDI DEBORAH SIMON ALADE now wish to ESTHER ENE OGBU now wish DEBORAH FITUMI now wish to be be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and addressed be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as known and addressed as VERSHIMA DAUDA UMAR MUHAMMAD. AGABI ROSEMARY UYIN. All as MRS. SESSI NDIDI DEBORAH. DAVID WUNUBO ALADEY. MRS. ESTHER ENE OCHE. All DEBORAH FITUMI FAKUMBUR. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. FRIDAY MUSA CHINEDU ZAKARI BALE NGOPEP I, formerly known as FRIDAY I, formerly known as MUSA I, formerly known as MISS HWANDE I, formerly known as SAKA I, formerly known as MUSA I formerly know as NGOPEP RICK DADE MUSA now wish to MOSES NGBEDE now wish NGUUMBUR SALOME now wish to MAJEED now wish to be LOHFE now wish to be BITRUS now wish to be known be known and addressed as to be known and addressed be known and addressed as MRS. known and addressed as known and addressed as and addressed as NGOPEP YILTI FRIDAY MUSA. All former as MUSA NGBEDE. All former CHINEDU ONYINYECHI SALOME. ZAKARI ABDULMAJID. All BALE MILDRED. All former BITRUS. All former documents documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain documents remain valid. remain valid. UNION. BANK and the General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. general public should take note IDRIS ALUNWEDE STEVEN ADAMU ABDULMUMINI SAMUEL I, formerly known as SADIQ I, formerly known as ADEGBE I, formerly known as I, formerly known as GARKO I, formerly known as I formerly know as SAMUEL AMOS IDRIS now wish to be known and GRACE now wish to be known STEPHEN SERAH now wish AKKO now wish to be known ABDULMUMINI RABIU now wish ALI NGGADA now wish to be known addressed as IDRIS ABUBAKAR. and addressed as ALUNWEDE to be known and addressed and addressed as ADAMU to be known and addressed as and addressed as SAMUEL AMOS GRACE. All former documents as STEVEN SERAH. All former ABDULKADIR. All former ABDULMUMINI RABIU BABA. NGGADA.All former documents All former documents remain remain valid.General Public documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain remain valid. Authority Concerned and valid.General Public Take note. Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. the general public should take note Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 39

CHANGE OF NAME

MALIK OGBAELE MUHAMMED SUMAILA ECHE EJIOFOR I, formerly known as LAISI I, formerly known as OPARA I, formerly known as MUHAMMED I, formerly known as ISMAILA I, formerly known as OGWOLA I, formerly known as CONFIDENCE MARIKI now wish to be known CHINYERE now wish to be HAUWA ALIYU now wish to AYUBA now wish to be VICTORIA now wish to be OKPOSIO EJIOFOR now wish to be and addressed as MALIK known and addressed as be known and addressed as known and addressed as known and addressed as ECHE known and addressed as EJIOFOR ABDULAZEEZ. All former OGBAELE CHINYERE OPARA. MUHAMMED HAUWA. All SUMAILA AYUBA. All former ANKELI BAMAIYI VICTORIA. All CONFIDENCE ENOVWO. All documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

IKPEKAOGU TONGPAN UMAR AMEH BELLO CONFIRMATION OF NAMES I, formerly known as ANYANWU I, formerly known as TONGPAN I, formerly known as UMAR I, formerly known as EMEH I, formerly known as MISS This is to inform the general public that ALHASSAN MARIAM and HASSAN ABU NGOZI JOVITA now wish to YACHAN now wish to be FARUK MAAJI now wish to FRANCISCA NKENNA now wish HARUNA JOY now wish to UGBEDE refers to one and same person be known and addressed as known and addressed as be known and addressed as to be known and addressed as be known and addressed as now wish to be known and addressed as ALHASSAN MARIAM. My correct Date of IKPEKAOGU NGOZI JOVITA. TONGPAN YACHAN KUTLE. UMAR MAAJI. All former AMEH FRANCISCA NKENNA. MRS. BELLO JOY. All former Birth is 10TH MARCH, 1999 NOT 20TH All former documents remain All former documents remain documents remain valid. All former documents remain documents remain valid. MARCH, 1996. All former documents valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note.

LADI TIMSON ISHAYA GABRIEL AGADIGHA FLORENCE I, formerly known as LADI I, formerly known as MISS ADEPOJU I, formerly known as ISAIAH I, formerly known as GABRIEL I, formerly known as MISS. I, formerly known as MISS FLORENCE VIVIAN ANTHONY now wish ADEBIMPE ATINUKE now wish to JONAH now wish to be CALEB OSEKHIEMIEN AGADIGHA ERNEST now wish CHIYENUM NDUBISHI now wish to to be known and addressed be known and addressed as MRS. known and addressed as now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as be known and addressed as MRS. as LADI ANTHONY All former TIMSON ADEBIMPE ATINUKE. ISHAYA JONAH. All former addressed as GABRIEL CALEB. MRS. AGADIGHA DONALD. All FLORENCE NDUBISHI-DANIEL. documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

ODAKELA CONFIRMATION OF NAMES CONFIRMATION OF NAMES DAVID MUJIDATU OGAR I, formerly known as MARIA This is to confirm thatADOO PILAKYAA, This is to confirm thatAYUBA SUNDAY, I, formerly known as AHMED I, formerly known as I, formerly known as OKO MARTHA JOHN AHOLA now MARY PILAKYAA and IGBEGBE MARY AYUBA SUNDE, NICODEMUS INNOCENT IBRAHIM now wish to be DEBORAH TAIWO now wish CECILIA OGBENE now wish refers to one and the same person, now and NICODEMUS SUNDAY INNOCENT wish to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as refers to one and the same person, now wish known and addressed as to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as as ODAKELA MARTHA JOHN. to be known and addressed as NICODEMUS DAVID IBRAHIM. All former as MUJIDATU AKEEM. All OGAR CECILIA OGBENE. All IGBEGBE MARY. All former documents SUNDAY INNOCENT. All former documents All former documents remain remain valid. Authority concern and the remain valid. Authority concern and the documents remain valid. former documents remain former documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. General public please take note. General public please take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES CONFIRMATION OF NAMES ADESANYA OLANREWAJU FRANCISCA FATI This is to confirm that OMUEREGHE This is to confirm thatTAIWO OLUWAKEMI I, formerly known as AYEGBUSI I, formerly known as AYODELE I, formerly known as ODAGWE I, formerly known as FATI CLEMENTINA and OMUEREGHE and TAIWO ESTHER OLUWAKEMI refers DLEMENTINA refers to one and the OLUWABUNMI ADETOLA now AYOOLUWA TOMISIN now wish FRANCISCA now wish to JUMOKE IBRAHIM KASALI now to one and the same person, now wish wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as same person, now wish to be known to be known and addressed as TAIWO be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed and addressed as OMUEREGHE as ADESANYA OLUWABUNMI OLANREWAJU AYOOLUWA CLEMENTINA. All former documents ESTHER OLUWAKEMI. All former FRANCISCA EMMANUEL. as FATI JUMOKE SHITTU. All remain valid. NABTEB and the documents remain valid. General public ADETOLA. All former documents TOMISIN. All former documents All former documents remain former documents remain valid. General public please take note. please take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

MUSA FATI TOBA-DAVIDS YAHAYA HALILU BADIYA I, formerly known as MUSA I, formerly known as FATI I, formerly known as MISS AIFUWA I, formerly known as YAHAYA I, formerly known as SULAIMAN I, formerly known as BADIYA OSENI now wish to be known MADAMI USMAN now wish EJIEHI PROMISE now wish to be MOHAMMED KURAMI now DAN’AUTA SHEHU now wish SANUSI now wish to be and addressed as MUSA to be known and addressed known and addressed as MRS. wish to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as known and addressed as WAKILI OSENI. All former as FATI MUSA NDAYAKO. All TOBA-DAVIDS EJIEHI PROMISE. as YAHAYA MOHAMMED. All HALILU SULAIMAN. All former BADIYA IBRAHIM. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

ABDULLAHI MAMMAN COMFORT MUSA PHILIP CORRECTION OF NAME I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI I, formerly known as COMFORT This is to inform the general public that My I, formerly known as MAMMAN I, formerly known as TANKO I, formerly known as PHILIP name are. SALIHU AZUMGBU. But was YARIMA, DOB: 01/01/1983 now ALI,MAMMAN JIRGI now wish DAVID TEBBUNE,COMFORT ALIYA AUWAL now wish to be MOSES AJISHOLA now wish wronly capture During BVN exercise as wish to be known and addressed as DAVID BORNO now wish to be AZIGU SALIHU And also my N,ID . Letter to be known and addressed known and addressed as MUSA to be known and addressed “a” was ommitted from my 1st name , ABDULLAHI ABBAS AKAWU, DOB: as MAMMAN ALI. All former known and addressed as COMFORT ALIYA AUWAL. All former as PHILIP MOSES. All former AZUMGBU SLIHU EMUGUALA instead of AZUMGBU SALIHU EMUGUALA. Born.1ST 01/01/1997. All former documents documents remain valid. DAVID. All former documents remain documents remain valid. documents remain valid. .JAN,1986 AND NOT 10TH. JAN.1980. remain valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. Banks andGeneral Public Take note.

USMAN USMAN MICHEAL ABDUL VERATY MANSUR I, formerly known as ADAMA I, formerly known as USMAN I, formerly known as TIZAR TIZAR, I, formerly known as ADULJALIL I, formerly known as VERATY I, formerly known as MANSUR USMAN now wish to be MOHAMMAD GAMBO now DOB: 03/06/1993 now wish to be MUHAMMAD now wish to be AMOS now wish to be known MUHAMMAD KOKO now wish known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as MICHEAL known and addressed as ABDUL and addressed as VERATY to be known and addressed as USMAN EL-KABIR. All former as USMAN MOHAMMAD. All NICOLAS, DOB: 25/09/1996. All JALEEL MUHAMMAD. All AUDU SHONFOR. All former MANSUR MUHAMMAD. All documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

OFOH ORAJIUKA ADUBA JOY OJO ADETUNJI I, formerly known as OFOH I, formerly known as SAMUEL I, formerly known as FASAN I, formerly known as JOY I, formerly known as SALAMI I, formerly known as ADETUNJI ETERIGHO SOLOMON now ANTHONIA now wish to be known PATIENCE NDIDIAMAKA now AYEGBENI now wish to be RUKAYAT ABOSEDE now wish ADEOLA ADETOKUNBO now wish to be known and addressed and addressed as ORAJIUKA wish to be known and addressed as known and addressed as JOY to be known and addressed wish to be known and addressed as OFOH SOLOMON OKOTIE. ANTHONIA SAMUEL. All former ADUBA PATIENCE NDIDIAMAKA. JOSEPH IKHELOA. All former as OJO ABOSEDE RUTH. All as ADETUNJI SUHULIKIFULI All former documents remain documents remain valid.General All former documents remain valid. documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. ADEOLA. All former documents valid.General Public Take note. Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. remain valid.General Public Take note.

EMUZE NZEWUIKE RABIU WAHAB UMUNNAKWE ORIPINYE I, formerly known as IMARHAGBE I, formerly known as OGBONNA I, formerly known as RABIU I, formerly known as WAHAB I, formerly known as MISS I, formerly known as OLADAPO ESTHER OTANIYUWA now wish TESSY NKIRUKA now wish to be LATIFAT now wish to be ASAPAKIN ABDULRAHAMAN now NWANKWO CHIAMAKA LINDA IBIDUN FAITH now wish to known and addressed as NZEWUIKE wish to be known and addressed as now wish to be known and to be known and addressed as known and addressed as addressed as MRS. UMUNNAKWE be known and addressed as EMUZE ESTHER 0TANIYUWA. OGBONNA NKIRUKA TESSY. All RABIU ADEBAYO LATIFAT. WAHAB ABDULRAHAMAN. All CHIAMAKA LINDA. All former ORIPINYE IBIDUN. All former All former documents remain former documents remain valid. All former documents remain former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.General documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. Public Take note. General Public Take note.

EDEH ORAH ONYENEKE NWORIE ADILIMIL JOHN I, formerly known as EDEH I, formerly known as ORAH I, formerly known as IRIVBOGBE I, formerly known as NWORIE I, formerly known as SUNDAY I, formerly known as JOHN TOCHUKWU CHRISTOPHER OKECHUKWU now wish to UWA ESEOSE now wish to FEDELIS M. now wish to ADILIMIL now wish to be BLACK ANZAKU now wish now wish to be known and be known and addressed as be known and addressed as be known and addressed as known and addressed as to be known and addressed addressed as EDEH TOCHUKWU. ORAH OKECHUKWU ALOY. ONYENEKE UWA ESEOSE. All NWORIE FIDELIS NWODE. All ADILIMIL ISAAC AKU. All as JOHN ANZAKU. All former All former documents remain All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain documents remain valid. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note.

GODWIN AJEGENA SABO ZUBAIRU ABBA OKENMOR I, formerly known as I, formerly known as AJEGENA I, formerly known as SABO I, formerly known as SAFIYA I, formerly known as KOLO I, formerly known as MICHAEL TSETAMEN IGBA GODWIN ALLU, DOB: 5/5/1981 now wish to be ADAMU EMMANUEL now wish SULEIMAN UWELO now wish KOLO ABBA now wish to OKENMOR now wish to be now wish to be known and known and addressed as AJEGENA to be known and addressed to be known and addressed as be known and addressed known and addressed as addressed as GODWIN ABEL. ALLU AKAWU, DOB: 15/5/1991. as SABO ADAMU EDEGO. All ZUBAIRU SAFIYA KANA. All as ABBA GARBA KOLO. All OKENMOR MICHAEL SHAKA. All former documents remain All former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. former documents remain All former documents remain valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. 40 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019

CONFIRMATION OF NAMES KAKA YAKUBU RAYYANU ABDULRAHMAN JIBRIL This is to inform the general public that I, formerly known as KAKA I, formerly known as YAKUBU I, formerly known as MOHAMMED I, formerly known as I, formerly known as YAHAYA the name IBRAHIM AHMODU and HALIMA MOHD GUJBAWU now ABDULMALIK now wish to be ALAMIN BOSE now wish to ABDULRAHMAN AL-MUSTAPHA JIBIR now wish to be known IBRAHIM AHMADU refers to one and the be known and addressed as now wish to be known and same person who now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed known and addressed as YAKUBU addressed as ABDULRAHMAN and addressed as JIBRIL and addressed as IBRAHIM AHMED. All as KAKA HALIMA GUJBAWU. ABDULMALIK ONOKO. All RAYYANU ABDULLAHI. All ALMUSTAPHA KAKA. All former YAHAYA ADAMU. All former former documents remain valid. general All former documents remain former documents remain valid. former documents remain valid. documents remain valid.General documents remain valid. public should please take note. valid.General Public Take note. General Public Take note. General Public Take note. Public Take note. General Public Take note. ABDULLAHI ABUTU IBRAHIM ODETUNDE YUSUF FUNKE I, formerly known as FADIMA ADAMU I formerly known as ABUTU OJAMA I, formerly known as MURTALA I formerly known and addressed as I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as RUTH ABUBAKAR with the Date of Birth as 1ST GODWIN, now wish to be known and ABDULLAHI now wish to MISS OLOGUN, TEMITOPE TOYIN, now MISS. SADIQ ADESEWA AFUSAT now NIKE OLABODE now wish JANUARY, 1985, now wish to be known wish to be known and addressed as wish to be known and addressed as and adressed as ABDULLAHI PATU addressed as ABUTU GODWIN and be known and addressed as MRS. ODETUNDE, TEMITOPE TOYIN. to be known and addressed LAMINGA with the actual Date of Birth my actual Date of Birth is 07-12-1995, All former documents remain valid. MRS. YUSUF ADESEWA AFUSAT. All as 6TH JUNE,1985.All former documents AND NOT 07-12-1984. All former IBRAHIM ISMAIL. All former University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, former documents remain valid. WAEC, as FUNKE NIKE OLABODE. remain valid all authority concerm and documents remain valid. Concerned documents remain valid. NYSC, Polaris Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank UNAAD Ado-Ekiti, GTBank, Access Bank All former documents remain general public please take note. authority and General public take note. General Public Take note. and the general public to take note and the general public to take note valid.General Public Take note.

OSENI MOHAMMED YUSUFU SAUL MUHAISIN SHITU I formerly known as FRIDAY I, formerly known as MOHAMMED I, formerly known as YUSUFU I, formerly known as SAUL I formerly known as MUHAISIN I, formerly known as SHITU YUSUFU, now wish to be known KUDU ISAH now wish to be known NYAJO OBADIAH now wish to be DANGANA JACKSON MUHAMMED now wish to be MUSA now wish to be known and addressed as OSENI YUSUFU and addressed as MOHAMMED KUDU known and addressed as YUSUFU now wish to be known and known and addressed as MUHAISIN and addressed as SHITU JIMOH. All former documents ABUBAKAR. All former documents EGPA NYAJO OBADIAH. All addressed as SAUL JACKSON. MUHAMMAD SIRAJO.all former MUNKAILA. All former remain valid. Concerned authority remain valid. Authorities concerned former documents remain valid. All former documents remain documents remain valid. Access documents remain valid. and General public take note. and General Public Take note. General Public Take note. valid.General Public Take note. Bank and General public take note. General Public Take note.

ABIA STARS ALMAGAMATED TRICYCLE GALLANT WOMEN INITIATIVE GOD’S POWER, LIBERATION, OPERATORS ASSOCIATION UMUAHIA FOR DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA HEALING AND INTERCESSORY MINISTRY. This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named INITIATIVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE ABOVE NAMED Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of has applied for Registration to the Corporate Affairs Commission MINISTRY HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION ABUJA Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, CAP. C20 LFN 2004. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Osondu Godwin - Chairman TRUSTEES ARE: NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 2. Edede Magnus - Secretary 1. Asifa Queen Onohi - Chairman 1. PASTOR NOAH DANIEL ACHIMUGU - CHAIRMAN 3. Okechukwu Ijebuonwu 2. Ogbeide Edith Adesuwa - Secretary 2. ELDER EMMANUEL SMART ABARO J.P - MEMBER 4. Aboh Chijioke Mishark 3. Agha Anita Palmer 3. MRS. HANNA FATIMA. OGU - MEMBER 5. Ukaegbu Onyekwere 4. Ojeabulu .R. Onomena 4. DEACON USMAN OMAJI - MEMBER. 6. Eke Innocent Nduka 7. Mbonu Jerry 5. STEPHEN OMAGU IDOKO - MEMBER. 8. Anyanwu Eddy AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 6. MR. ENEBI ADUKU - SECRETARY. 9. Nnabuko Onyemaechi Nnabuko 1. To encourage entrepreneurship among women in the society 10. Nwachukwu Joseph Eze 2. To create the spirit of self-reliance among women and encourage AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: them to be good ambassadors of Nigeria 1. TO PROPAGATE THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 2. TO ASSISTS THE NEEDY PHYSICALLY, FINANCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. 1. To seek for the welfare of their members. Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar general, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris AN OBJECTION TO THE ABOVE REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar THE REGISTER GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION PLOT 420 TIGRIS General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Crescent, Off AguyiIronsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA PMP 198 GARKI ABUJA Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. this publication. WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLICATION. SIGNED: CHAIRMAN SIGNED: AHUCHOGU ENYINNAYA ALOZIE ESQ. SIGNED: SECRETARY

ENYIOMA OHAFIA THE BRIDGE GLOBAL GOSPEL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL LADIES ASSOCIATION PRINCE JOSEPH WORLD MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rachael Ezinne Ukeju TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Kalu Omoji TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Chinedu Churchill Nwosu 3. Nkata Eucharia Ebere 1. Prince Joseph Ajibola Ajayi - Chairman 2. Abednego Gyang 4. Uma Sunny Okechukwu 2. Mrs. Deborah Ngozi Ajayi - Treasurer 3. Chukwuemeka Omaliko 5. Lenina Ochioza Ukeju Chi-ukpai 3. David Oluwasegun Ifenyin Chukwu Ajayi - Secretary. 4. Esther Atinuke Ngozi Ajayi AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. Teaching and equipping believers of the Christian faith with life 1. To invest our time efforts and initiatives to the benefits and general AIM AND OBJECTIVE: winning skills. welfare of the members, our children and the community in which 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. we live in. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. publication. 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY

ECOTRIBE FAMILY FOUNDATION MARVELLOUS MEANINGFUL LIFE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE-360 THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC THAT THE ABOVE This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS NAMED HAS APPLIED FOR REGISTRATION TO CORPORATE AFFAIRS Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED COMMISSION UNDER PART C OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 MATTERS ACT NO. 1 OF 1990 TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Gloria Okagbare -Ekiyor - Chairman TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Nwaka Edison Chukwuma - Secretary 1. MR. CHRISTIAN IBE CHUKWUDI 3. Godson Ekiyor Katimi - Member 1. AWELE MARY-JANE EBEKWUMONYE - CHAIRMAN 4. Ofotokun Iguehi - Member 2. TOBECHUKWU VICTOR EBEKWUMONYE 2. MRS. CHINEMEOGO EVELYN CHUKWUDI. 5. Nwaka Maryrose - Member 3. MRS. ANULIKA NSUDE 6. Joy Okagbare - Member 4. BARR. CHIGBO OBIAKOR 7. Victoria Onaghise Ekiyor - Member AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 8. Patrick Ege - Member 1. FOR THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN AND SUPPORT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 9. Nwakwuo Geoffrey Chima - Member FOR CHILD EDUCATION. 1. FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To provide free community health services. ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWARDED 2. To provide free community education awareness. TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, TO THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL. CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, 420, TIGRIS CRESCENT, OFF AGUYI IRONSI STREET. PMB 198, Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi MATIAMA, ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY.

YOUTHS WITHOUT BORDERS FOR GOD’S HEART FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION STRATEGIC EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE EXALTING JESUS MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Rev. Isaac Komolafe - Chairman 2. Dr. Olagbemi Osasona TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 3. Mr. Mike Omoloju 1. Daniel Inyang 1. Kalu Chukwu Kalu (President) 4. Dr. Florence Asemadahun 2. Divine Inyang 2. Rasheed Taiwo Adeleke (Secretary) 5. Pastor Yinka Olusanya 3. Yetunde Ofili 6. Mrs. Yinke Keyi 7. Engr. John Obajulu AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 8. Mrs. Mima Ogbenfore AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 9. Engr. Lucky Nkuma - Secretary 1. Provide a soft landing for orphans and homeless children living 1.To positively empower the Youths in the society. in poverty who otherwise cannot afford education or skills. 2.To foster development in the society. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the 2. To propagate the gospel and draw people closer to God and the Lord Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Jesus Christ. Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar within 28 days of this publication. General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi 28 days of this publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: UTAZI I. LIVINUS - 08038681883. SIGNED: SECRETARY. Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA 41

THE GREATHOUSE COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL EDE-OBALLA UNITED AGAINST CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN OUTREACH NSUKKA OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AND WOMEN MOLESTATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Act, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1990. 1. Eze Chidozie Andrew. TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Ugwu Charles Onyekachi. TRUSTEES ARE: 3. Onah Patricia Ada. 1. Imhandebhor Christian Okpiafoh 1. Joash Simon Olukayode - Chairman 4. Ezema Emeka. 2. Ojo Oluwafemi Joshua - Secretary 5. Odo Emmanuel Ikechukwu 2. Chris-Imhandebhor Deborah Bose 3. Ipinduni-Adams Korede James - Member 3. Ilenikhena James Ehizojie AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 1. To promote the educational and infrastructural development of AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: community secondary school,Ede-Oballa,Nsukka. 1. To educate, protect and advance the course of children and 1. To propagate the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. To protect the interests of all the old students of the school. 3. To promote scholarship and academic excellence among the students of women as vulnerable members of the society. the school. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: ONAH CHIGOZIE SERGIUS ESQ.VERITAS ATTORNEYS LP SIGNED: SECRETARY. 08037400124 SIGNED: SECRETARY.

ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KADUNA CLASS OF 88. MUSLIM COMMUNITY FORUM, GBOKO FATHER’S COMPASSION MINISTRY This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of 1990. the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Bala Mamman Jagaba (Chairman) TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Muhammad Chindo Usman. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Jamil Mohammed Bashir. 3. Abubakar Muhammed. 1. Lemo, Olabisi Oluyemi - Chair Person 2. Jeremiah Bennet Lamah 4. Abdullahi Baba Sheriff. 3. Christopher Onuabuchi Ezeafulukwe 5. Yakubu Sharubutu 2. Kanimodo, Cecilia Adedoyin - Secretary 6. Bala Ibrahim 3. Oni, Gbolagade Hakeem - Treasurer 4. Zainab Aboki Bako 7. Mohammed Sani Abubakar. 5. Juliana Halliday Unekwuojo 8. Abdulkadir Ahmed. 4. Akingbade, Kikelomo Ifeoluwa 6. Anthony Esotu Obinna 9. Amadu Abdullahi Isiaka. 5. Balogun, Bolaji Atanda. 10. Shaibu Danjuma. 11. Usman Musa. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ARE: 12. Jibrin Usman Madugu. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To promote unity amongst members of the Assocuation 13. Musa Yahaya Moyi. 1. To provide shelter, psycho-social, educational and nutritional support 2. To promote the culture of providing support for one another amongst 14. Abdulrahman Sulaiman (Secretary) to orphans/motherless babies and aged men and women, abandoned members. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: children. 3. To support our alma mata, Federal Government College Kaduna in 1. To promote tolerance, understanding and peaceful coexistence within the community. various ways approved by members. 2. To support empowerment. 2. To establish and run Churches that will preach the Gospel of Christ. 3. To advocate against all forms of violent against men, women and girls including gender based violent Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: PRESIDENT/SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY

ST. MICHEAL HEALTHCARE THE DRY BONE SHALL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIVE AGAIN BIBLE CHURCH WHISTLES EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Pastor John Olinya - Chairman 1. Angela Ijeoma Ogbu, - Chairman 1. Dr. Ugwu Anthony Chukwuka 2. Chinyere Ugochukwu. 2. Prof. Chike Fidelis Okolocha 2. Ugwu Rosemary Ngozi 3. Ugo Goodnews. - Secretary 3. Prof. Uzoma Odera Okoye 3. Prof. Christopher Okeke Tagbo Ugwu 4. Prayer Igwe 4. Dr. (Mrs.) Rosemary Obiageli Obasi 4. Ugwu Priciliar Ngozi 5. Mrs. Igwe Silas. 5. Barr. Akpogomeh 6. Calista Ogbuabor 6. Allison Felix Timipere 5. Bar. Ifeanyi Ugwu 7. Chinyere Ogbu. 7. Stella Ndidiamaka Ogbu

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To promote healthcare delivery and education. 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Protection of the rights for women and children 2. Empowerment of women and children Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi 28 days of this publication. publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: JACOBS U. BLESSING. ESQ. - 08184740407

INTEGRATED LIKE-MINDS ABUNDANCE RE-ORIENTATION DISTINGUISHED YOUTHS/WOMEN FOR SOCIETAL GROWTH INITIATIVE AMONG YOUTHS/ WOMEN INITIATIVE INITIATIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH The general public is hereby notified that the above named The general public is hereby notified that the above named The general public is hereby notified that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Registration under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Registration Under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990. Matters Act 1990. Matters Act 1990. NAMES OF TRUSTEES: NAMES OF TRUSTEES: NAMES OF TRUSTEES: 1. Ididade James Tamuno 1. Olowu Joan Ngozi 1. Okachi Everest O. 2. Obialu Abigail Anayo. 2. Orisa chikere Olowu 2. Okachi Thelma Ebere. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: 1. Re-orientation of our present generation for self discipline, AM AND OBJECTIVES: AIMS AND OBJECTIVE: reliance and to contribute to positive societal growth. 1. Re positioning our minds for positive growth. 1. Re positioning our mind set for positive growth. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, plot the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 Days of this Publication. within 28 Days of this Publication. within 28 Days of this Publication.

SIGNED: TRUSTEES. SIGNED: TRUSTEES. SIGNED: TRUSTEES.

AL’UMMAN AREWA YOUTH ENLIGHTENMENT INITIATIVE WINDING UP LOST BUT FOUND DOCUMENT The general public is hereby notified that the above named Foundation has THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Abuja for Registration IN THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 1990 This is to inform the general public that I, under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1 of 1990. COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES. MRS. ETHEL IFEYINWA MENKITI, am the NOTICE OF FINAL GENERAL MEETING THE TRUSTEES ARE: only wife to LATE BISHOP FREDRICK 1. Mudasir Muhammad Barumi SDMO INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED 2. Lawal Muhammed RC: 621477 LOUIS OKECHUKWU MENKITI Also 3. Musa Abubakar (IN VOLUNTARY WINDING UP) known as MENKITI FREDRICK LOUIS. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING 1. To fight against prostitution and restore the rights of the girl child NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PURSUANT TO SECTION 468(2) OF THE COMPANIES that the lost document with Certificate 2. To fight against drug abuse among youths through awareness AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT, 2004, THE FINAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE ABOVE workshops and sensitization COMPANY WILL BE HELD AT 118 AWOLOWO ROAD SOUTH WEST IKOYI LAGOS of Occupany dated 28TH APRIL 2011 3. To combat street begging/hawking through encouraging parents and STATE ON THE 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2019 AT 10: 00 AM FOR THE PURPOSE OF reinstate their wards to school LAYING BEFORE SUCH MEETING THE FINAL ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY AND of Plot C/19 Nkissi Road V.I.P Extension 4. To create awareness on the dangers of insurgency among youths GIVING EXPLANATION THEREOF. 5. To create political awareness against political thuggery and the need to G.R.A and Survey Plan No. OA(A) 66 in the rights and obligations of citizens in the Nigerian polity. DATED THIS 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2019 ONITSHA NORTH LOCAL GOVT AREA OF BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR Any objection to this Application should be forwarded to the Registrar- ANAMBRA STATE belonging to the Estate General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. of LATE BISHOP FREDRICK LOUIS SIGNED: SECRETARY - ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM ESQ. OKECHUKWU MENKITI has been found. 42 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019

OJOKORO ECONOMIC ONAH EDRAH FOUNDATION ZION MISSION ROCK OF AGES PRAYER HOUSE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE This is to inform the general public that the above named has THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS HEREBY INFORM THAT THE ABOVE NAMED This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for CHURCH HAS APPLIED TO THE CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, FOR REGISTRATION UNDER PART “C” OF THE COMPANIES AND ALLIED ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. 1990. MATTER ACT 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Dr. Adebayo Oyeyemi - Chairman TRUSTEES ARE: 1. AWOLEKE PAUL 2. Mr. Solomon Odemona 1. Edrah Williams Onah - Chairman 2. AWOLEKE REJOICE 3. Mr. Tobi Oyeyemi 2. Edrah Christy Makama - Secretary 3. ADELOYE IDOWU 4. Mr. Taiwo Oladejo - Secretary 3. Edrah Eric Odey 4. AWOLEKE SARAH AINA 5. AMOO ISAAC OYELAMI AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 6. AWOLEKE SAMUEL 1. To create long - lasting self - employment and work opportunities for 1. To assist the less privileged in areas of education and good AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: less privileged people and those with low incomes, including women, health. To promote entrepreneurship and help raise awareness 1. TO PREACH THE GOSPEL WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST thereby easing their self - sufficiency. against cultism, drug abuse, rape, etc. 2. TO MINISTER TO THE BODY OF CHRIST AND HUMANITY AT LARGE 2. To enable displaced people and those with low incomes, including AS EXEMPLIFIED BY JESUS CHRIST women, to depend less o. humanitarian assistance and to become self Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the - sufficient. Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris ANY OBJECTION TO THIS REGISTRATION SHOULD BE FORWALDED TO THE REGISTRAL-GENERAL CORPORATE AFFAIRS COMMISSION (CAC) Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within PLOT 420 TIGRIS CRESCENT OFF AGUIYI IRONSI STREET MAITAMA General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi 28 days of this publication. ABUJA WITHIN 28 DAYS OF THIS PUBLLCATION. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. SIGNED: SECRETARY SIGNED: TRUSTEES. SIGNED: ASCENTIAL LAW

EXCELLENT LIVING WORD GOSPEL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL CITIZENS OF GOD MINISTRY LOSS OF DOCUMENT This is to inform the general public that the above named has This is to inform the general public that the above named has THIS IS TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, THE LOSS OF THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF 1990. 1990. IN-CORPORATION OF COMPUTER & ALLIED PRODUCTS DEALERS ASSOCIATION OF TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Ojo Samuel Funminiyi - Chairman 1. Ayengbe Odigie Fidelis NIGERIA (CAPDAN), LETTER OF ALLOCATION, 2. Ojo Janet Ike-Ola 2. Ayengbe Airebamen Loveth RECEIPT OF PAYMENT AND OTHER VALUABLE 3. Ojo Victor Oluwa-Damilare - Secretary 3. Mr. Ozegin Osajie 4. Mrs. Uzorma Nneka Ozegin DOCUMENTS. BELONGING TO CHIEF GANIU 4. Salako Olufemi Idowu 5. Ozegin Sandra Onehi ALIMI OF NO. 7, AFISMAN DRIVE, OPP. PAM-

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIM AND OBJECTIVE: PAM HOTEL, OFF ANIFOWOSHE, IKEJA, LAGOS 1. To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. To propagate the gospel of our lord Jesus Christ. STATE. Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris ALL EFFORTS MADE TO TRACE THE MISSING Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within DOCUMENTS PROVED ABORTIVE. IF FOUND, 28 days of this publication. 28 days of this publication. PLEASE RETURN TO THE NEAREST POLICE SIGNED: HYGINUS IBEGA ESQ. (08039577007) SIGNED: SECRETARY STATION.

MOHAMMED BABAKASHI ASSOCIATION OF FASHION AND TUKUR FAMILY GLOBAL FOUNDATION LIFESTYLE ENTREPRENEURS OF NIGERIA LEGAL NOTICE This is to inform the general public that the above named has The general public is hereby inform that the above named applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Association has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, Registration under Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters 1990. Act, Decree No. 1 of 1990.

TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Mohammed Babakashi Tukur - Chairman 1. Bassey, Princewill Edet - Chairman 2. Yusuf Muhd Babakashi - Secretary 2. Ekong, Ekong Nathaniel - Secretary

AIM AND OBJECTIVE: AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 1. Creating the necessary awareness for cycling to arrive as a 1. To Promote Entrepreneurial Development within the Fashion popular sport in Africa and enhancing it’d development. and Lifestyle Sector of the Nigerian Economy.

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

CHRISTMIRACLE DELIVERANCE ASSEMBLY HADIZATU DAHIRU ABBA FOUNDATION The general public is hereby inform that the above named Assembly This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to has applied to Corporate Affairs Commission for Registration under the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part Part ‘C’ of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Decree No. 1 of ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Hadizatu Dahiru Abba. TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Zainab Dahiru Abba. LOSS OF DOCUMENT 1. Offiong, Epharim Dick 3. Maimuna Isah. 2. Ememe, Blessing Cosmas 4. Salihu Isah This is to inform the general public of the 3. Okon, Udeme Ime 5. Fahad Abdullahi Aliyu 4. Emmanson, Idongesit Friday 6. Aisha Dalil loss of Original Allocation Letter for Shop No. 7. Usman Abubakar Sa’ad. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: 5 Wadanas Street, Total Area of 16 Square 1. To Preach the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. AIM AND OBJECTIVE: Meters, bearing UMMI ENTERPRISES 1. To promote culture for peaceful co-existence,unity and cooperation by Any objection to the Registration should be forwarded to the the founder. issued by Garki Model Market Management Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420 Tigris Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, within 28 days of General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Abuja. All efforts made to trace the missing this Publication Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. documents proved abortive. If found, SIGNED: CHAIRMAN. SIGNED: SECRETARY please return to the nearest Police Station.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MAKGERALD INDUSTRIAL LIMITED NIGER PEAK GOLD AND HOT ROLLED MACGERALD HOTEL AND SUITES LIMITED RC: 672667 STEEL MILL INDUSTRY LIMITED RC: 1291312 RC: 1207538 5, OBANYE STREET, ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT, 1990 THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT, 1990 COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTER ACT, 1990 SPECIAL RESOLUTION COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION SPECIAL RESOLUTION MAKGERALD INDUSTRIAL LIMITED OF OF RC: 672667 NIGER PEAK GOLD AND HOT ROLLED STEEL MILL INDUSTRY LIMITED MACGERALD HOTEL AND SUITES LIMITED RC: 1207538 RC: 1291312 PURSUANT OF SECTION 457 OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT PURSUANT OF SECTION 457 OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT PURSUANT OF SECTION 457 OF COMPANIES AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT At the Extra Ordinary general meeting of the above Company held on the 6th day of At the Extra Ordinary general meeting of the above Company held on the 6th day of February, February, 2019 at its head office, the following special resolution were proposed and 2019 at its head office, the following special resolution were proposed and duly passed: At the Extra Ordinary general meeting of the above Company held on the 6th day of February , duly passed : 2019 at its head office, the following special resolution were proposed and duly passed: 1. “That the shareholders are satisfied that the Company can no longer continue its business 1. “That the shareholders are satisfied that the Company can no longer continue its and consider it advisable to wind up the business, and its is hereby resolved that the 1. “That the shareholders are satisfied that the Company can no longer continue its business business and consider it advisable to wind up the business, and its is hereby resolved Company be wound up voluntarily in accordance with the Companies and allied Matters and consider it advisable to wind up the business, and its is hereby resolved that the that the Company be wound up voluntarily in accordance with the Companies and Act 1990. Company be wound up voluntarily in accordance with the Companies and allied Matters allied Matters Act 1990. 3. That EDWARD AGHAYEDO of address Suite 302, 2ND Floor Global Plaza Jabi, Abuja, FCT Act 1990. 3. That EDWARD AGHAYEDO of address Suite 302, 2ND Floor Global Plaza Jabi, Abuja, be and is hereby appointed as liquidator for the purpose of the winding up.” 3. That EDWARD AGHAYEDO of address Suite 302, 2ND Floor Global Plaza Jabi, Abuja, FCT FCT be and is hereby appointed as liquidator for the purpose of the winding up.” be and is hereby appointed as liquidator for the purpose of the winding up.” Dated this 6th day of February , 2019. Dated this 6th day of February , 2019. Dated this 6th day of February , 2019.

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CENTRE FOR SOCIAL NOBLE DELTA WOMEN FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT SHINNING LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL. This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to This is to inform the general public that the above named has applied to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Abuja for Registration under part ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. ‘C’ of Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990. TRUSTEES ARE: 1. Prof. Ukertor Gabriel Moti TRUSTEES ARE: TRUSTEES ARE: 2. Mrs. Nancy Oko-Onya 1. Alabi Onadele Mathew - General Overseer 1. Dr. Abiola Akiyode - Afolabi - Chairman 3. Mr. Ikechukwu “ Omachi Samuel 2. Oyikwu Owoicho Charles - Secretary 2. Amb. Caroline Usikpedo - Secretary. 3. Awolola Bukola - Member 3. Mrs Rosa Guadalupe Lizarde - International Member AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 1. To support public institutions and citizen to address social issues 4. Olorunsaye Joseph Ifebamidele - Member 4. Dr. Priscilla M. Achakpa - Member 2. To carry out public engagement on public affairs including the budgeting 5. Ojabuno Isaiah Aghogho - Member 5. Mr. Salufu Oliseowe - Member process, electoral process, and economy 6. Avra Okelete - Youth Member 3. To carry out work on fiscal governance, budgeting process, economy and AIM AND OBJECTIVE: 7. Dcns. Mrs. Felicia Okpi - Advisory Member social issues. 1. Evangelism 8. Prince Felix Ofou - Advisory Member 2. Church Planting Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street, 3. Soul Winning AIM AND OBJECTIVE: P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. 4. Teaching 1. To promote enduring peace and cooperation in the niger delta and to 5. Schools alleviate the hardship of children, their families, rural, communities and SIGNED: KINGSLEY NNAJIAKA ESQ. (LL.B, BL) 6. Welfare schools Legal Officer, Centre for Social Justice, No 17 Flat 2 Yaounde Street,Wuse Zone 6 Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Any objection to this Registration should be forwarded to the Registrar Abuja Nigeria Tel: +2348038254251 General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi General, Corporate Affairs Commission, Plot 420, Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Email: [email protected] Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Ironsi Street, P.M.B 198, Maitama, Abuja within 28 days of this publication. Tweet: @kingfad2k2 www.csj-ng.org SIGNED: GENERAL OVERSEER SIGNED: SECRETARY

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2019: Albishir’s Wabba Returns As NLC President Supporters Defect To APC

BY ANDREW ESSIEN, Abuja BY JOSHUA DADA, Osogbo “The board will respect the first deputy president, Amaechi will of members and consolidate Asuguni; second deputy Nguru-born businessman and philanthropist, Mr Ayuba Wabba, President, on what we are doing. president, Muhammed Idris; and Alhaji Abdullahi Balarabe, on Wednesday led Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) “We will continue to conform third deputy president, Najim the political camp of the Late Senator Usman has promised to double his efforts to the tradition of the union Yasim. Albishir in Yobe State to the All Progressives in protecting the interest and and speak the truth to those in Others are National Congress (APC) at a rally in Nguru. rights of the Nigerian workers. power. The daily challenges of Treasurer, Ibrahim Khalil; First The event which brought senior party Wabba made the promise workers at work place will be Vice president, Abdulrafiu stakeholders also saw the governorship in his acceptance speech, which confronted. Adeniji; Second Vice president, candidate of the APC in Yobe State, Alhaji Mai he read at the end of the 12th “We have been able to work Peter Adeyemi; Third Vice Mala Buni formally receiving Balarabe as well Delegates Conference of NLC assiduously in the past four years president, Lawrence Amaechi; as thousands of Albishir’s core political allies. yesterday in Abuja. and we will move forward to Fourth Vice president, Oyelekan Beside close political associates of the late Wabba was returned as the build workers poser. I assure our Lateef, Fifth Vice president, Yobe strongman, two scions of the Albishir President of NLC unopposed members of our commitment Mercy Okezie and National dynasty, Sadik Albishir and Mohammed after a unanimous decision by and dedication to the resolutions Trustee, Adewale Adeyanju. Albishir are also expected to be received at delegates at the conference. of the conference,” he said. Also elected are financial the event. The newly elected officers The NLC president called on secretary, Mustapha Adamu; Others who were received include Zanna would be in charge of the the political class to imitate the first internal auditor, Simon Umara Machina, Alh Hassan Ibrahim, Isa workers’ union between 2019 rancour-free election of the NLC. Ankavar; second internal Yusuf and Madu Kachallah Nguru. Others are and 2023. He also said that it was auditor, Benjamin Anthony; Bulama Usman Abande Yunusari, Yaskuma According to him, the labour important to address the global third internal auditor, Olatunji Meleh Geidam, Isah Maidodo Nguru, Umaru leaders would double their imbalance where more people Babatunde; first ex-officio Abubakar Nangere and Mallam Ahmed efforts to ensure that the rights live below poverty line in spite member, Funmilayo Issa; and Potiskum. Theywill be joined by all the Peoples and interests of workers are of the growing global wealth. second ex-officio member, Democratic Party (PDP) local government protected. Among those returned are Comfort Okoh. executives and ward leaders loyal to Albishir in the state. Speaking at the event, Alhaji Balarabe said about 500,000 supporters of the late Senator would be returning formally to the PMB Congratulates New NLC Leadership APC ahead the 2019 elections to ensure By Jonathan Nda-Isaiah Garba Shehu also congratulated closely with Mr Wabba and victory for the APC in the state. other members of the National Central Working Committee, He also said arrangements were President Muhammadu Buhari has Executive Committee on their CWC and the National in top gear to ensure a most successful congratulated Mr Ayuba Wabba election and re-election at Executive Council of the NLC outing , noting that before now there had on his re-election as President the 12th national delegates’ to fulfill the extraordinary been door-to-door mobilisation of Nguru of the Nigerian Labor Congress conference of the union in promise of partnership residents for voters registration, cards (NLC). Abuja. between government and labor. collection and awareness campaigns of The president in a President Buhari said he He wished them a successful the developmental strides of the APC in statement by his spokesman looks forward to working tenure. the state. 44 ISSUES www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Zamfara APC And The INEC Endgame BY AHMED A. AHMED Court in Abuja, asking that INEC so, APC had already submitted that comes to their hearts. It vaccinations by the World Health be compelled to accept its list of Mallam Lawal’s name to INEC as is tragedy. The tragedy that Organisation (WHO). However, If you love drama, you would love candidates. Not to be outdone, its flag bearer in the governorship unfolded in the last eight years because people refused to stop the situation with the Zamfara Yari’s associates also headed to the election. The party also submitted when the state was afflicted with their nefarious activities, God chapter of the All Progressives High Court, predictably in Gusau, Lawal’s completed INEC Forms Yari as its governor. Zamfara now decided to send Type C Congress (APC) ahead of the the state capital. CF001 and CF002. has become to the North-West virus, which has no vaccine. 2019 elections. The governor of While all this drama was Ordinarily, if any court is when Borno is to the North- People have turned away from the state, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, making the headlines, some going to ask INEC to accept APC’s East. Nigeria’s seventh largest God and He has promised that had obviously wanted to anoint powerful interests in Zamfara candidates, it should be the list state has become a big problem ‘if you do anyhow, you see a successor to continue with his allegedly decided to employ the already submitted by the party. to the federation in almost all anyhow,’ that is just the cause “good works” (pardon the sad services of the Economic and This was as far back as November indices of human and economic of this outbreak as far as I am irony) but the national chapter Financial Crimes Commission 2018. The only impediment then development. concerned. There is no way of the party, saddled with the (EFCC) to stop the nomination was that INEC did not accept the In 2017, when Type C fornication will be so rampant responsibility of conducting party of Mallam Dauda Lawal. A case consensus arrangement. It is the Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis hit and God will not send a disease primaries, was not on the same that many thought was settled, same argument INEC made in the state, the governor said it was that cannot be cured. The most page with him. With the ensuing dead and buried since 2016 was the case of Rivers state, although as result of fornication. Without important thing is for our people confusion and the November 9, brought back to life. Lawal was a Court of Appeal has now waded trying to be sarcastic, one can say to know that their relationship 2018 deadline approaching for arrested and detained for a while in and, from every indication, that fornication had been going with God is not smooth. All the submission of the name of but was not charged to court. This APC will be allowed to field on in Zamfara state before Yari they need to do is repent and the candidate to the Independent was after his lawyer had also been candidates in the end. However, was born. It is worthy of note everything will be all right.” I National Electoral Commission arrested and detained for failing how the Gusau court arrived that it was during his tenure honestly did not add one word (INEC), the national body to produce his client on demand. at its own list is still a subject that God decided to punish to this. That is how tragic the decided to resort to the choice of a The last we heard was that the case of bewilderment. Maybe not. the people for it. If anything, Zamfara case has played out. consensus candidate as enshrined had been adjourned till March. We By the ruling of the State High it says more about Yari than Whatever the case may in its constitution. may be allowed to speculate that Court, Yari would also be an APC the fornicators. This is to even turn out to be, it is not in the Most of the aspirants decided the cries of political interference senatorial candidate to continue ignore the fact that most of the interest of Zamfara as a state to back Mallam Dauda Lawal, got to EFCC in the process. his “good works”. It has all the victims of the meningitis who and APC as a party for Yari and a former Executive Director of There was yet another drama. fine attributes of drama. might never have known what his collaborators to continue First Bank Plc, as the consensus Middle of January, the two high Unfortunately, we talk fornication meant before they their “works”. Except the courts candidate. Pronto, the APC picked courts ruled at the same time. about the drama of Zamfara were taken away in their early rule otherwise, APC should be him. He filled INEC forms CF001 While the court in Abuja upheld when we should be discussing years. The real fornicators were allowed to field the candidates and CF002 which were submitted the decision of INEC not to accept the tragedy of a state that was busy mismanaging public funds whose names it has already to the electoral body by APC. INEC APC’s candidates based on the once a shining light but has now and buying up property all over submitted to INEC. As we have said it was not going to accept reasons the electoral umpire gave, become a laughing stock among the world. They were not affected seen in the Rivers case, INEC’s Lawal and candidates for National the one in Gusau asked INEC to its peers. Zamfara that used to by the “divine punishment” for stand that APC will not field Assembly positions because accept the list, but with a caveat: be a home of hardworking and fornication. candidates in Zamfara may not APC did not conduct primaries, it must be the list prepared by Yari peaceful people has now been You may need to read Yari’s stand. Zamfara shall be free! although the party insisted it and his associates. Unfortunately, turned into a den of bandits as tragic words again: “What we followed its constitution in picking though, it is the National Working a result of maladministration. used to know as far as meningitis – Ahmed is the publicity the consensus candidates. The Committee, not the state chapter, When Nigerians hear the word is concerned is the ‘type A virus’ secretary of Zamfara Redemption APC headed to the Federal High that conducts primaries. More “Zamfara” today, it is not comedy which had been tackled through Movement Terrorism In Islam: Myth Or Reality? YUSUF ABUBAKAR MAMUD intolerance. However, most if he may never have entered the public perception. Nonstop bothered to ask the cause of of these discourses were mere the Mosque in years. The coverage after an event by the the conflicts in their respective After the terrorist attacks on reaction to a presumed threat same treatment is not meted media only help to scale-up countries that has prompted New York and Washington on Islam poses to the West and to other terrorists from other curiosity and create a climate the migration in the first place. 9/11, a lot of non-Muslims not to understand whether religions or ideologies. For of fear. Media is therefore The reaction of everyone is could not hold back their there was a limit to freedom of example, the white nationalist the tool used by terrorists to that they are Muslims and emotions but to declare that expression. The consequence groups have been known to convey their message. The therefore they are terrorists. Islam was a violent religion is that restrictions on Muslim have committed several acts true message is that the media However, when we take our that propagates terrorism. immigration is being discussed of violence in the USA killing invariably highlights that Islam minds back to the 1980s and This assumption receivedopenly in most European numerous innocent people. is fundamentally at odds with remember that a USA President worldwide media coverage as countries. Even President The case of Dylann Roof quickly the ideals of Western societies. (Ragan) ones called the Taliban some pundits concluded that Donald Trump was bold to comes to mind who killed nine This in turn affects policies and of Afghanistan the “moral the event of 9/11 was the openly advocate Muslim ban in African Americans in a church actions relating to Muslims. equivalent of the founding manifestation of Huntington’s the USA, a supposed champion in Charleston, South Carolina. For instance, populism is fathers of the USA”, then we clash of civilization written of freedom and liberal The entire white Americans sweeping through Europe can appreciate that most of in the 1990s. You will recall democracy. At this juncture, it is have not been labelled terrorist and it’s changing the political these events are politically that the notion of a clash of expedient to ask whether Islam because of this singular act of conversation, especially when it motivated and that gives the civilisations was understood in anyway linked to terrorism. Dylann Roof. The recurring comes to Muslim immigration. basis for further interrogation then that the world after the fall This question has become outbreaks of gun violence in the In some cases these populist of these crises. The instability in of socialism will not necessarily necessary because each time USA is not a normal behaviour movements are fueling the Middle East, affecting Syria, be peaceful, but will be stressed there is a terrorist attack and it has not caused the rest of extremist violence against Iraq, Yemen, Palestine, among with conflicts of an ideological especially in the Western world the world to profile the entire immigrants. In Greece, refugee others with batches of Western nature. The Danish cartoon and the terrorist is found to be Western people as terrorist. If centers have been firebombed. humanitarian groups providing controversy in mid-2000, again a Muslim, the media is quick to it were the other way round, BREXIT has emboldened white support for a calamity caused brought Islam to the hotspot talk about ‘Islamist extremists’, how would the media interpret supremacists in the UK, Finland by them is a mere façade. The and created an imagery of ‘religious fundamentalists’, these? Your guess is as good as forcing many Muslim migrants behind boardroom politics an imminent cultural clash ‘Muslim terrorists’ and other mine. to return back to the Middle is shielded from us while the between the West and Islam. In catchy phrase that conveniently People are inclined to East where they face violence media coverage show us what reaction, Western newspapers convey a message linking Islam believe in messages and and persecution. we need to know-stigmatization and television widely debated to the incident. They are never narratives from the media. I have even hard some of Islam and the Muslim world the assumed contradiction concerned whether the person When presumed reputable European friends of mine in order to mobilize support between the West and the is psychologically sick, a drug media outfits like CNNsaying “what are they coming from non-Muslims. world of Islam: human rights addict or pervert. What matters repeatedly broadcast a message here to do when they cannot and freedom of expression to the media is that the person about an entire religion, you live peacefully in their own – Mamud is an expert on versus religious orthodoxy and is an Islamist extremist even can only imagine the effect on country”? No one have security issues Thursday, Febuary 7, 2019 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA ISSUES 45 Ado Ibrahim @ 90: Still A Humanist, Royal Icon For All Seasons BY SUFUYAN OJEIFO AND EMMAH ADAH into his growing army of admirers. are equally well documented. In that Ebira must be restored to its What is the story behind the man these areas, you remain a role model, past supremacy by keeping abreast “The ways of the spirit offer who swapped his towering business mentor and source of inspiration to of change while upholding and something that does not lend itself trajectory for the magnificent AZAD several generations of Nigerians.” preserving its identity as a people. to be domesticated or controlled, or Palace and has certainly proved that More, the respected NASS Clerk, He also believes that Ebiraland must quantified. They call us to a journey business, economics, philanthropy from his privileged position further be part of the mainstream in Nigeria of wonder and also to a journey and culture fundamentally address shares an insight pretty few Nigerians and should maintain and strengthen of responsibility in which we are human development? know about Dr. Ado Ibrahim: “Permit its ties and links with the world expected to continue to ask the hard Close up, the vibration of energy me to also place on record that since around it. questions and to probe.” Dr Ado Ibrahim emits is reminiscent assuming Office on 2nd June, 1997 Today, Ebiraland faces the This compelling, non-mechanistic of that from an active volcano. In a as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Your Majesty challenges of enhancement of its insight into humanity’s troubling sense, he is one. But this dimension has proved to be a veritable bridge- culture and tradition, community journey by Dr. Samuel Sullivan of the could only fairly be applied to his builder and peacemaker. In several development and self-help, re- Andova Newton Theological School, intensity of focus and depth of private conversations between focussing the youths towards Massachusetts, perhaps provides the concern for his kingdom and country. us, you have lightly dismissed the functional education and gainful best prism from which to attempt a Every important life mission needs HRH Ado Ibrahim acrimonious exchanges between economic activities, and generally deconstruction of the Ohinoyi Ebira, specific preparation. For the Ohinoyi was broadcast on major Nigerian the contending parties in the harnessing its resources and energy HRM Dr. Ado Abdulrahman Ibrahim, Ebira, this was an imperative. overall political contestations of at home and in the Diaspora for CON, FNMGS, FNSME, DSc, LLD, Television stations for days. He What’s more - to reign over the rules Ebiraland from his magnificent our land. Even when the Supreme the good of Ebira. Addressing who turns 90 today - as well as swashbuckling Ebira people who are Court in August 2015 affirmed your these issues and challenges calls attempt a fitting tribute. pavilion, AZAD Palace named after republican by nature, outspoken and his son. The palace is rated as one of appointment as the Paramount for a leader who possesses a unique An incisive thinker, in him, social very hard working, a king must be up traditional ruler of Ebira people, you combination of attributes, which science, philanthropy and tradition the most beautiful palaces in West to the scratch. Africa. chose to remain magnanimous in incidentally, HRM Dr Ado Ibrahim intersect to serve both humanity Born on 7th February, 1929, Dr victory. You have worked assiduously has aplenty. and culture. Something of a lion in Mohammed Ataba Sani-Omolori, Ado Ibrahim attended a nursery and the Ciroma of Ebiraland and Clerk to reconcile and unify your subjects. HRM Dr. Ado Ibrahim is gentle winter, at the golden age of 90, HRM Quranic School and later finished his “At 90, Your Majesty still but firm, resolute and fair. He does Ado Ibrahim remains an informed to the National Assembly, in an primary education from NA School informal discussion about the royalty represents a shining example of a not shirk responsibility for his own cultural anchor and messenger for in Okene, Kogi State, in 1940. Going sound mind in a sound body. This actions and those of his delegated his people in a period of rapid change; of Ebiraland, spoke glowingly about forward, he later went to Ondo how Dr Ado Ibrahim has competently is one secret that you owe us, your subordinates. He is blessed with adroitly spearheading the renewal Boys high School and Oduduwa admirers. Besides, Your Majesty has excellent managerial skills as well and modernization of Ebiraland. provided leadership to the people. College, rounding off his secondary He would then proceed to fittingly continued to enjoy the friendship as local, national and international Pushing a progressive vision for education in 1949. He obtained a B.Sc of the rich and powerful as well as exposure and connections. He is a the Nigerian state, he tenaciously capture the essence of the Ohinoyi of in Economics from London School of Ebiraland in his personal tribute to the weak and the poor. This also is a man of principles and he is open, continues to espouse tradition and Economics in 1954 and an MBA from puzzle to many of us. May Ohinoyi’s transparent and diplomatic. Above culture as still relevant tools for the royal father on his 90th birthday. Harvard business School in 1959. His words: “I am proud to note that reign be very long and peaceful. all, he is well versed in and committed, building a just society. He assumed the office of Ohinoyi Happy birthday, Your Royal Majesty.” as bridge builder, to upholding the At the level of small talk, you your illustrious life has indeed, been of Ebiraland on the 2nd of June 1997, very eventful. It can be remembered, Today, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland ancient customs and traditions of the could hardly get the better of the after the passing away of the former who enters the special 4.7% age proud people of Ebiraland in the praxis venerable Ohinoyi Ebira. But for with vivid recollection, your vast Ohinoyi, Alhaji Sani Omolori who business empire, which provided bracket of the world’s over 90, of the modern 21st Century. Happy a social scientist who is more at ruled for 40 years and 40 days as pushes a vision for Ebira, which birthday, Your Royal Majesty! home with analysis and action, this employment opportunities to Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. several thousands of people. Your identifies the most singular challenge trend of dialogue could pall easily His enthronement as the Ohinoyi as the need to reverse the decline – Messr. Ojeifo and Adah are with the witty top traditional ruler. philanthropy in terms of scholarships of Ebiraland was a grand occasion, to many indigent students, and restore the foundations for Editor-in-Chief and Deputy His earthiness and folksy charm attended by thousands of Ebiras development and growth in this Editor-in-Chief respectively of The easily disarm and readily sucks you contribution to building of schools, and international diplomats and mosques and other worthier causes, great and historic land. He believes Congresswatch Magazine BCDA And The Maladies Of Campaigns BY THOMAS EKONG Muhammadu Buhari and Junaid their rivals leaving them with no that all Tax Clearance Certificates a whimper of reaction has come Abdullahi, his son-in-law had been option than to fabricate. submitted are forwarded to the from Phrank Shuaibu and the Atiku The campaign season should be a using the Border Communities It was largely due to the inherent FIRS for authentication, that Abubakar propagandists since the period of review and assessment Development Agency (BCDA) flaws and unsubstantiated basis the Executive Secretary only BCDA issued and widely publicized of performance of political parties headed by Abdullahi to award of the wild allegations raised by observed and made reference to its meticulously compiled and and their elected members with a contracts to “hundreds of phony Shuaibu in a bogus bid to promote Executive Order 5 stating that “A convincing disclosure of the falsity view to gaining the support of the lawmakers’ constituency projects”, the candidature of his master over Nigerian company or firm shall and unpatriotic motivations of their masses to remain in power or indeed thereby funding the APC campaigns. that of President Buhari that the not be disqualified from an award mudslinging misadventure. to come into power, displacing the This was of course meant to discredit Border Communities Development of contract by MDA’s on the basis Politicians and parties come incumbent. It is a period of criticism President Buhari’s oft-repeated Agency (BCDA) and its chief of the year of incorporation, but and go but our public institutions and contentious engagement insistence that no government funds executive Junaid Abdullahi deviously rather on the basis of qualification, remain to continue discharging between leading politicians and the must be diverted to campaigning targeted by the disarticulated competence and experience of the their mandates in the service of quality of discourse and debates agenda which is so obviously demagogues eloquently turned the management in the execution of our people. Only myopic self- is usually a factor in the electoral responsible for the very low key tables against them by exposing the similar contracts”, adding that the serving politicians can go to the fortunes of the parties and their tempo of APC campaigns. fictitious oundationf of their so- Executive Secretary assumed office extent of disparaging such public candidates. In the first place it is malicious to called whistle-blowing whims and after the procurement process institutions on the anomalous One can reasonably draw throw such an allegation into public caprices. commenced and found cause to altar of petty partisan politics and conclusions on the quality of domain solely for the purpose of Each and every reference point in alter the process and also that inordinate ambitions. Ironically, democracy also by keeping a tab scoring political points. Such an the litany of concocted allegations contrary to the impression created, the same politicians who pull down on the utterances of the politicians allegation should go to the relevant compiled and unleashed for petty the procurement tender evaluation important public institutions as they go about wooing voters investigative agencies dealing with partisan politics of blackmail and process is not conclusive until like the Border Community across the country. Most analysts public institutions for the necessary mudslinging by Phrank Shuaibu contracts are awarded, and no Development Agency will claim would readily declare that the action they are empowered by law to ostensibly to advance the cause contract had been awarded as the to identify with its mandate to standard of practice of democracy take as a deterrent measure as well of his paymaster, Atiku Abubakar procurement tender evaluation provide social and infrastructural in Nigeria is rather low because of as to sanction the transgression if was comprehensively debunked process was still ongoing at the time amenities to international border the way the politicians trivialize eventually verified. by the BDCA which listed series of the statement. communities in 21 states of the matters of importance and focus Typically, the likes of Phrank of strict compliance with the This episode has even though by federation when campaigning in unduly on personalities instead of Shuaibu have reduced political relevant provisions of the Public default exposed the reckless manner such areas! The management of the issues. As a result, what should be campaigns to mere mudslinging Procurement Act, contrary to the that unscrupulous politicians Agency must continue to remain a mature exchange of ideas and an sprees against rivals, deliberately allegations. just pick on any public institution focused on its mission of being the intellectual exercise ends in needless concocting injurious falsehood as Other affirmations of strict and proceed to spread misleading vehicle for the provision of people recriminations that heat up the the only form of campaign they compliance with due process in allegations that are products of oriented, sustainable and equitable polity. know. This negative indulgence the BCDA expose of politically- their vendetta and disinformation development projects in the border A typical example of this rather actually reveals an abysmal lack of motivated falsehoods bandied machinery in a bid to forge their communities, thereby ensuring primitive version of politics was exemplary policy or attainment around by the Atiku Abubakar way into the hearts and minds their full integration, commitment, the widely-publicized allegation worthy of highlighting as political campaign include insistence that of the innocent citizens being patriotism and loyalty to Nigeria. by Phrank Shaibu, an aide of campaign assets. It also implies that every firm shortlisted submitted diligently served in the national Atiku Abubakar, that President they have nothing tangible against a valid tax clearance certificate and interest by the institutions. Not – Ekong wrote from Calabar 46 www.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday Febuary 7, 2019 Macedonia Signs Accord To Join NATO NATO members signed an accord Macedonia - now known officially stability, echoing the view of with Macedonia on Wednesday as North Macedonia under the Western countries which see allowing the tiny ex-Yugoslav terms of its name deal with Greece NATO and EU membership as republic to become the 30th - to formally join the alliance in the best way of preserving peace world member of the U.S.-led alliance 2020. in the Balkans after the violent after a deal with Greece ended a NATO Secretary General Jens breakup of Yugoslavia in the 27-year-old dispute over its name. Stoltenberg said the admittance 1990s. At a formal signing of the of a new member highlighted “For us NATO is about making NATO accession protocol, which that all European nations who met the world more peaceful, more must now be ratified by allied the entrance criteria could join stable,” he said. governments, Macedonia’s the regional alliance, a position Three other ex-Yugoslav Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov Moscow rejects. republics - Slovenia, Croatia and NEWS hailed the moment as showing “It shows that NATO’s door Montenegro - have already joined that the country “will never walk remains open for countries that NATO, as have other countries Russia Approves $43.27m alone” once in the alliance. meet NATO standards and that in the Balkan region including “We stand beside these 29 adhere to the NATO values of Albania, Bulgaria and Romania. allies... able and ready to assume democracy, the rule of law and Both Greek and Macedonian Loan To Cuba’s Military the obligations arising from individual liberty,” Stoltenberg parliaments have agreed to rename our full membership in NATO,” said. the country the Republic of North Russia has approved a 38 is a close ally of Venezuela, Dimitrov told a news conference Russia says that by taking in Macedonia, ending Athens’ years- million euro ($43.27 million) where Moscow-backed after NATO ambassadors signed Balkan members, the alliance long veto of its neighbor’s efforts loan for Cuba’s defense President Nicolas Maduro the protocol. is undermining security in the to join NATO and the EU. Greece sector, a senior Russian is facing pressure from the The ratification process typically region. sees the use of “Macedonia” as defense official was quoted opposition and Western takes about a year, and the But Dmitrov said Macedonia’s implying territorial claims to a as saying on Wednesday. governments to step down. United States has said it expects decision would improve regional Greek province of the same name. The deal was first Private Russian announced in November military contractors who after Russian President carry out secret missions for Vladimir Putin met Cuban the state flew into Venezuela President Miguel Diaz-Canel last month, Reuters in Moscow. reported, citing two people It has now been close to the contractors. finalised by Russia, Dmitry One of the sources said Shugayev, head of the they flew there via Cuba. Russian Federal Service In the newspaper for Military-Technical interview, Shugayev said Cooperation, said in an Russia has concerns about interview published in the Venezuelan crisis and Russia’s Kommersant was not considering scaling newspaper. back defense cooperation Kommersant had with Caracas. previously reported Moscow According to Shugayev, planned to grant Cuba a loan cooperation with Venezuela to buy Russian hardware such is limited to maintaining as tanks, armored vehicles previously supplied arms and possibly helicopters. and helping build military Communist-ruled Cuba facilities.

Court Jails British Woman L-R: Macedonia Foreign Minister, Dimitrov in a handshake with NATO Secretary General, Stoltenberg For Slapping Indonesian Grenade Kills Groom, Best Man In Ethiopia Immigration Officer A groom and his best man have the grenade went off. as 25-year-old Mohammed An Indonesian court on Wednesday bring her to court” after Taqaddas been killed in Ethiopia in an The incident took place in a Hassan Mohammed. His best man jailed a British woman for missed several earlier court dates. apparent accident involving a remote village in the South Wollo has been named as Bogale Sebsibe six months for slapping an Her sentencing had been grenade belonging to the groom, Zone in Amhara region, north of Abera, 24. immigration officer in anpostponed several times because local officials said. Addis Ababa. Ethiopian authorities have argument over a fine forshe was sick and also when The grenade exploded after a The grenade was illegally come under pressure to take overstaying her visa. authorities said she had checked traditional 10-day honeymoon owned by the groom, the deputy action against the owners of Auj-e Taqaddas, 42, was found out of a hotel and could not find celebration, during which the best commander of the police force in illegal weapons - particularly guilty in a court in Bali’s capital, her. man is expected to entertain the Borena district, Nigatu Tameme, those who fire guns into the air Denpasar, of violence against an The judge and prosecutor said newlyweds. told the BBC’s Tigrinya service. to mark events such as weddings officer at Bali airport carrying out Taqaddas had filed an appeal. The bride was not present when The groom has been identified and funerals. his legal duty, Judge Esthar Oktavi A smartphone video of the told Reuters. incident, which went viral at “The sentence is six months the time, showed an agitated in prison,” Oktavi said by text Taqaddas shouting and swearing ‘Get Out Of Syria,’ Iran Tells US message. at the immigration official, before US Senior Iranian figures said also allow Islamic State militants saying. “And establishing normal The sentence was lighter than slapping him across the face after on Wednesday that Syria was a to regroup. “Now 90 percent of conditions in Syria and the return the one-year jail term sought by grappling to snatch her passport. top foreign policy priority and Syrian soil is under the control of the people of this country to the prosecutor on July 28 last The woman had overstayed by American troops should withdraw, of the government and the rest their normal lives.” year. about 160 days and was asked as planned by U.S. President will soon be freed by the Syrian Moualem was in Tehran for “This is an unfair decision ... to pay a fine of 300,000 rupiah Donald Trump. “Whether they army,” Velayati added during negotiations before the meeting I was forcibly brought to the ($21.60) for each day, or about want to or not, the Americans a meeting with Syria’s Foreign of leaders of Russia, Turkey and court, no lawyers provided,” $3,500 in all. must leave Syria,” Ali Akbar Minister Walid al-Moualem in Iran in the Russian Black Sea Taqaddas told the court, accusing Bali is Indonesia’s main tourism Velayati, a senior adviser to Iran’s Tehran, according to the Tasnim resort town Sochi on Feb. 14 over the prosecutors of torturing her hub, attracting millions of foreign Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali news agency. Syria. Separately, Rear-Admiral three times and trapping her in tourists a year to its beaches, Khamenei, was reported as saying. President Hassan Rouhani told Mahmoud Mousavi, a deputy the country. temples and bars. There are fears in the West that Moualem that peace in Syria was commander of the regular armed Waher Tarihorang, an official A small number of visitors run Trump’s plan to extricate about a priority. “One of the important forces, said on Wednesday that at the prosecutors’ office who into trouble with the law every 2,000 soldiers from Syria will cede regional and foreign policy goals Iran plans to extend the range of oversaw the case, denied using year, sometimes for breaking the influence to Tehran, which has of the Islamic Republic is the its land-to-sea missiles beyond violence and said prosecutors had Southeast Asian country’s tough backed President Bashar al-Assad stability and complete security 300 kilometers (186 miles), “the right to take forcible action to laws on drugs. in the nearly eight-year war, and of Syria,” Tasnim quoted him as according to the Fars news agency. sportswww.leadership.ng Leadership Newspapers @leadershipNGA Thursday, February 7, 2019

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amfara is one tion provides that only the countable for all his deeds of the most National Working Com- in office and may be Dan unfortunate mittee (NWC) can orga- Yari zai je gidan Yari! states in Nige- nize party primaries for What Yari does not ria. It has one candidates to emerge and know is that the princi- Zof the greatest potentials contest under the party’s pled stand of INEC in but it has not been lucky platform in the general not succumbing to pres- to have good leadership. elections. Yari organized sure to accept the candi- It consists of very good, his own primaries super- dates of the ruling APC in hardworking people who vised by his party’s state Zamfara because they did are saddled with some of exco contrary to the ex- not conduct proper prima- the worst governors in re- tant laws. ry elections has clearly cent times. The gold de- The other party leaders shown that INEC is truly posit in Zamfara is esti- rightly rejected the Kan- independent. It has raised mated to be worth over garoo primary organized the democratic profile of $300bn. It has rich ag- by Yari which was set to the country as we know ricultural land; it is en- impose illegitimate candi- that it is difficult in Afri- dowed with good graz- dates for the party for this ca or even under previ- ing areas which attract year’s election. Yari went ous government for the excellent animal hus- to his state High Court electoral commission to bandry. And it was one of and one of these two for defy the president’s par- the commercial/industrial one kobo judges of Zam- ty. It has shown that the zones of the old northern fara gave a ruling that the electoral commission can Nigeria. Yari candidates should be stand on the side of the The state has since accepted. Meanwhile, the law and refuse to dance to graduated into the most APC National Working the tune of politicians or ungoverned ones. Since Committee said it did not be intimidated by the gov- the current governor Ab- conduct the Zamfara pri- ernment of the day. This is dulAziz Yari came to maries and it is the lawful a very good thing for Ni- power about eight years authority to do so. The In- Yari gerian and African image. ago, Zamfara has been re- dependent National Elec- It is our hope that the judi- duced into a killing field. toral Commission (INEC) is in the Court of Appeal case has not been decid- act of courage for Justice ciary settles this case fair- All sorts of bandits, kid- said it did not observe the Governor Yari flagged off ed by the Appeal Court. Ojukwu to give that rul- ly and justly to put to rest nappers, armed robbers, Yari primaries in Zam- APC campaigns in Kaura It is true that there are ing at a time the judiciary the coming chaos and an- cattle rustlers and ter- fara as required by law Namoda last Sunday with some bad eggs among is on trial with the eyes of archy in Zamfara under rorists have successfully because the state EXCO full complement of armed the judges but Nigerian the world on it. Yari. History is on the killed thousands of peo- is not constitutionally em- thugs. Clearly, Zamfara is judiciary is not for sale to The Zamfara case is side of the oppressed. ple and made farming, powered to conduct such descending to more anar- the highest bidder. There trying to drag the name cattle rearing and any primaries. chy if Yari is not called to are still very good judg- of Justice Zainab Bulka- GHANA MUST GO other means of livelihood Meanwhile, the Feder- order. es in the Nigerian judicia- chuwa, the President of for the people of the state al High Court in Abuja Governor Yari thinks ry who can stand by the the Court of Appeal to the Obasanjo must impossible. Zamfara un- also entertained the same because he is in pow- truth and be fair and just. muddy waters of politics. account for the der Yari is a case study in matter and ruled that le- er and is in possession One of such good judges Her hard earned reputa- negligence, insecurity and gally the APC has no can- of state resources he can is Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu tion and years of public death of Bola Ige indifference by the leader- didates for the legislative do anything. He thinks of the Federal High Court service is being dragged — Soyinka ship against the led. and governorship elec- he can defy the law; he Abuja who gave the order to the mud. Her fami- The lawlessness tions in Zamfara. Based thinks he can buy his way against the ruling party by ly and name are being reached its peak when, on this ruling, INEC said and get any ruling. In fact upholding the decision of put under stress. It seems an otherwise safe state for the APC has no candi- a group called a press con- INEC not to accept candi- Governor Yari does not the ruling All Progressive dates for those positions ference to allege that Yari dates of the APC in Zam- want to go down alone Congress (APC), the par- in Zamfara for this year’s had boasted that he has fara state for the 2019 he is set to pull everybody ty could not even present elections. For both rul- already bribed the Court general elections. This down with him. His great- candidates due to sheer ings, the aggrieved parties of Appeal and that is why is the lawful, principled, est fear is that in the next recklessness of the gover- went on appeal. But, de- he could go ahead to start fair and just position as few weeks he will lose his nor as the state APC party spite the decision of INEC campaigning for his can- the relevant laws stipu- immunity and he knows That would be a good leader. The APC constitu- and the fact that the case didates even when the lated. It is also a worthy that he will be held ac- place to start!

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