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Electricity Tariff May Rise As FG Raises Gas Price For GenCos

BY NSE ANTHONY-UKO, Abuja er generating companies (GenCos) wholesale gas-to-power prices in country as thermal power plants cur- ty consumers unless they allow the
by 11 per cent, from $2.18 per mil- view of the rise in the price of gas rently account for 80 per cent of the market to charge a full cost-reflec-
The federal government yesterday lion British thermal unit (MMBTU) in the international market. power generation. tive tariff.
bowed to pressure from gas produc- to $2.42/MMBTU. The increase would raise the Also, the increase will also raise The gas companies had since
ers and announced an increase in The gas companies have been cost of power generation as gas is a the subsidy the federal government January this year reduced supply
the wholesale price of gas-to-pow- clamouring for an increase in the major fuel-for-power plants in the will now have to pay for electrici-
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Political Parties Back Governor Sani Over Debt Disclosure PAGE 7

AMBASSADORIAL LIST… Fraudsters

Experts Raise Concern Now Exploit

QR Codes,
NITDA Warns

Over Delayed Posting 4 PAGE 26

FRSC Orders
Probe As 13
It’s dangerous to leave foreign missions vacant – Ex-envoys Say delay affecting foreign Die In Kogi
investments, national interests ‘It’s the prerogative of Mr President’ Multiple
Crash
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We're Awaiting
Report On
Looting
Of Kebbi
Palliatives
– Police
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Low Crude
Output:
Nigeria Losing
Oil Buyers To
US
Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, hosting physically challenged persons and orphan population to Iftar, at the Government House Kano, at the weekend. PAGE 25
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PAGE 2

TH TO
AY
OF PHO
ED
TRENDING
Troops of the 34
Artillery Brigade
of the Nigerian
Army, Obinze,
Owerri, have
destroyed the
den of notorious
terrorists led by
one Monday Ogu
popularly called
‘B44’. The troops HAVING FUN IN THE
also exhumed SPIRIT OF EASTER
corpses
believed to be A cross section of children
the terrorist’s and their parents having
fun as part of the Easter
victims, buried
celebration along Ikotun
in shallow Isolo road in Lagos,
graves near the yesterday. PHOTO BY
den, at Ezioha KOLAWOLE ALIU
Community in

We Want To Return To Our Ancestral

Mbaitoli Local
Government
Area of Imo BACK STORY OF
THE DAY
Lands –Bishop Matawal
State.

NUMBERS: BY ACHOR ABIMAJE,Jos

A
94 PERCENT
head of this year’s camps are active in the communities in order to en- Visiting Bokkos LGA
Stakeholders stadium, I observed that one
farming season, three LGAs. Plateau indig- able the safe return of vic-
in the building enous people are industrious tims of all violent attacks. of the IDPs camp was anx-
farmers in Plateau
industry have State anxiously hope they and self-reliant; they prefer I learnt that the aim is to iously waiting to go back
disclosed that can return to their farms, earning their livelihoods streamline efforts toward to their ancestral homes to
94 per cent of following moves by Gover- rather than depending on resettling all displaced in- continue with their farming
property in nor Caleb Mutfwang to re- handouts. It is also believed dividuals within the state. activities provided the en-
Lagos State do settle Internally Displaced that the displaced persons Governor Mutfwang em- vironment is safe for them.
not have legal Persons (IDPs) on their an- should not stay too long in phasised the importance of Meanwhile, Bishop Ayu-
titles. cestral lands. their camps else the invad- providing sustainable liveli- ba Matawal, the chairman
Over 20,000 IDPs were ers will permanently take hoods and ensuring food se- Welfare Committee of the
NIGERIANS IN in various camps in Mangu over their lands and houses, curity, highlighting ongoing Displaced Persons in Bok-
,Bokkos and Barkin Ladi hence the urgent need for the House Rayfield, Jos. collaboration with agricul- kos LGA, told me that over
DIASPORA: He outlined the state's 18,000 persons were dis-
Local Government Area state government to quickly tural stakeholders, vigilan-
ADEOYE resettle them in their com- commitment to reclaiming tes, and hunters to enhance placed following the attacks
(LGA) of the State follow-
OWOLEWA ing the December 25th 2023 munities. abandoned lands and ad- security for farmers. on several communities in
Adeoye Owolewa attacks allegedly carried out Mutfwang stated this in dressing economic challeng- In his remarks, Laurent the area recently. Matawal
is a Nigerian by Fulani herdsmen. Over his remarks during a cour- es exacerbated by insecurity. De Boeck reiterated the or- lamented that most of the
American 200 persons were killed and tesy visit by the Missions of Governor Mutfwang ganisation's dedication to Displaced Persons are farm-
politician, thousands displaced with the United Nations Interna- sought partnership with the assisting displaced persons. ers and they would love to
pharmacist, and their means of livelihood tional Organisation for Mi- International Organization He pledged support to miti- return back to their ances-
a member of destroyed in the process. gration, Nigeria, Leurnt De for Migration to facilitate gate crime and unnecessary tral homes as the farming
the Democratic Currently, 16 IDPs Boeck, at the Government the rebuilding of destroyed migration in Plateau State. season is fast approaching.
Party (one of
the two major
contemporary
political parties
Maimuna’s Memoir SEVEN TIPS : ON HOW TO BALANCE TWO JOBS
Here are helpful tips on how to balance working two jobs at once.
in the United REVIEW YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
States). If you already have a full-time job and want to take on a

HISTORY TODAY
Driving On Nigerian Roads:Like second one, check your current employment contract or
talk to human resources so you have a clear understanding
On this day April A Bat Out Of Hell. of a company's expectations.
2 1956, ‘As the ry pothole and he was forced to KEEP YOUR SCHEDULES SEPARATE
World Turns’ and tag along because he was driv- Make sure to avoid overlap between your roles so you can
‘The Edge of ing directly behind me. Sud- give your full attention to each position and its responsi-
Night’ premiered denly, he finds his opportunity bilities. Otherwise, you may impact your productivity if tion of your days and weeks, so you use your free time as
on CBS. The two He shook his fist when the other car on my other you spend a portion of your time at one job performing efficiently as possible.
soaps became side makes an exit off the high- or thinking about the work of the other.
the first daytime
through the window way. He happily drove past me ASK FOR SUPPORT
dramas to debut to yell at me, “I go like a bat out of hell, the force FOLLOW A CONSISTENT SCHEDULE Working two jobs can mean working 80 hours a week or
in the 30-minute drive!” of his speed shaking my vehi- Once you have your work schedules sorted, take the time atypical schedules, such as nights and weekends. As a
format cle. As if on second thoughts, he to schedule for your personal needs. A consistent sleep result, you may have less time for some of your personal
slowed down and waited for me schedule, for example, ensures you get enough rest to responsibilities, interests and hobbies. If you find yourself
to catch up. And once we were wake up refreshed and ready to perform your jobs. requiring extra support, ask friends or family.
SCHOOL side by side, he shook his fist
CHILDREN IN through the window to yell at LOOK FOR FLEXIBILITY
It would seem the car on HAVE A CLEAR GOAL
CAPTIVITY me, “I go drive!” I didn't hear Try to find job options that offer a more flexible schedule, You likely have a specific reason behind your decision
BETHEL BAPTIST my other side was not allowing
the remaining insults that fol- or discuss these possibilities with your employers. to work two jobs. For example, having two jobs might
HIGH SCHOOL, him overtake me. Rather than
lowed those three words before allow you to earn or save up money toward a financial
swerving dangerously, I was
KUJAMA’S he once more stepped on the ac- USE YOUR TIME EFFICIENTLY goal. Whatever your reasoning, keep it in mind as you
intent on driving through eve-
kidnapped celerator and sped off. Having two full-time jobs can take up a significant por- manage each role.
students have Maimuna’s Memoir is an original work of fiction by LEADERSHIP to
spent 1,069 days encourage and support work ethics. Culled from:www.indeed.com
in captivity.
As part of ongoing efforts to improve standards, opinion articles by readers will be accompanied with photographs and also what the writer does and actual address.
All opinions should be emailed to: [email protected]
 Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024 3

our stand
World Autism Day: Breaking Barriers, Fostering Inclusion

A
pril 2nd marks which tend to exacerbate the a concerted effort from all their families.
World Autism challenges they face. stakeholders, including Negative perceptions and
Awareness Day, In the considered opinion government at all levels, a lack of understanding can
an internationally of this newspaper, the lack of healthcare professionals, lead to exclusion from society,
recognised event dedicated awareness and understanding educators, and the broader impacting mental health and
to raising awareness about about autism in Nigeria is a society. limiting access to education,
Autism Spectrum Disorder pressing issue that must be The federal government employment, and other
(ASD) and promoting addressed. and private sector must opportunities.
acceptance and understanding In some rural areas, autism increase their investment in To this extent, therefore,
of individuals affected by the is still perceived as a "demonic autism research and services. it becomes imperative that
ailment. disease" or the result of This includes allocating more the rest of us join forces to
As we observe this important witchcraft, highlighting the funding for research to better promote positive portrayals
day this year which has as need for widespread education understand the causes and of individuals with autism
its theme "Moving from and sensitisation. effective interventions for in the media and advocate
Surviving to Thriving: Autistic Experts have outlined autism, as well as providing for policies and programs
Individuals Share Regional various symptoms to watch for, more resources and support that foster inclusion and
Perspectives," it is crucial to including limited eye contact, for families affected by the accessibility for those with
reflect on the progress made repetitive behaviors (such condition. disabilities.
and the work that remains to as arm flapping), tantrums, Additionally, healthcare World Autism Awareness
be done in Nigeria and across limited speech, and, in some professionals must receive Day serves as a powerful
the globe. cases, exceptional intelligence adequate training in the reminder of the need for
It is instructive to note coupled with difficulty in diagnosis and treatment collective action and a shift in
that autism is a complex social interactions. of autism, enabling them societal attitudes. It is a call to
developmental disorder that It is encouraging to note to identify and support move beyond mere survival
affects communication, social that with early detection and individuals on the spectrum for individuals with autism
interaction, and behavior. It appropriate management, effectively. and create an environment in
is a lifelong condition with a many autistic children can Furthermore, it is imperative which they can thrive.
wide range of symptoms that lead fulfilling and productive that we address the stigma This requires a
can vary greatly in severity, lives. and discrimination faced by comprehensive approach,
impacting individuals from However, this requires individuals with autism and involving awareness
all ethnic and socioeconomic campaigns, education
backgrounds. initiatives, policy reforms,
Early diagnosis and and the provision of adequate
intervention are crucial, as support services.
they can significantly improve Asweobservethissignificant
outcomes for those with ASD. EDITOR: Ekele Peter Agbo day, it is important for us to
However, in Nigeria, renew our commitment to
the prevalence of autism understanding, inclusion, and
is estimated to be 1 in 88 empowerment for individuals
children, according to the with autism in Nigeria and
World Health Organization FOUNDING CHAIRMAN around the world.
(WHO), and many cases go Sam Nda-Isaiah (1962 - 2020) By working together, we
undiagnosed or misdiagnosed can break down barriers,
due to a lack of awareness and CHAIRMAN: Zainab Nda-Isaiah challenge misconceptions,
understanding. and ensure that every person,
The statistics surrounding EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Azu Ishiekwene regardless of their abilities or
autism in Nigeria are alarming. difficulties has the opportunity
Parents and healthcare DIRECTORS: Mike Okpere
to reach their full potential and
workers often fail to detect Muazu Elazeh
live a life of dignity, respect, and
autism early in children, and Abraham Nda-Isaiah
fulfillment.
in some cases, it is only when It is time to move from
speech impediments arise that awareness to action, from
concerns are raised. survival to thriving, and to
This delay in diagnosis embrace the diversity that
and intervention can have LEADERSHIP is a national paper symbolically autism represents. Let us
devastating consequences, embedded in the nation’s capital. celebrate the unique strengths
depriving children of the We shall stand up for good governance. We shall and perspectives of individuals
support and services they need defend the interest of Nigerian people even against on the autism spectrum and
to reach their full potential. their rulers, and we shall raise our pen at all times create a society that values and
Furthermore, the lack in defence of what is right. These are the values by supports them.
of resources and services which we intend to be assessed. Together, we can create a world
available for individuals with where autism is understood,
autism and their families in We shall never, ever for any reason forget the noble accepted, and embraced, and
Nigeria creates significant reason of our coming into being: where every individual has the
financial and logistical barriers For God and Country! chance to shine.
4 NEWS Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Ambassadorial List… Experts Raise

Concern Over Delayed Posting
BY INNOCENT ODOH, Abuja “This is because diplomacy is a nal Institute of Journalism, Abuja, Dr.
rank conscious profession. An am- Austin Maho said while it is the pr-
The Nigerian diplomatic turf ap- bassador is the principal represen- erogative of Mr President to have
pears to be in a state of uncertainty tative of the President who is a so- recalled heads of foreign missions
following the delay in the appoint- vereign. In all jurisdictions around as he did last year September, it is
ment of substantive heads of Nigeri- the world, the respect accorded an wrong to have done so without rea-
an foreign missions in the positions ambassador is higher than that of a dy replacements.
of ambassadors and high commis- lower ranking diplomat. Therefore, He noted that Nigerians shouldn’t
sioners with possible implications. a Charge d'Affaires, whether En expect the international communi-
While it is not clear from the go- Titre or Ad Interim, will not com- ty to take the nation seriously if they
vernment of President Bola Ah- mand the respect that an ambassa- don't take themselves seriously.
med Tinubu about the reasons for dor would,” he said. He said “having charge d' affairs
the delay since the heads of missi- On the implications, Lolo said as head of our foreign mission is sup-
ons were recalled in September last they are two-fold. posed to be a temporary arrangement,
year, some retired Nigerian ambas- “First, for the time that there are not one that should exist for this long.
sadors and experts in international no ambassadors to man Nigeria's di- “The implications are grievous;
relations have reacted to this deve- plomatic missions abroad, one can the strong voice we need to drive
lopment. safely presume or even conclude our foreign policy objectives in the
The Ministry of Foreign Af- that access to certain doors, inclu- international scene is lacking. Only
fairs, at the time of filing this re- ding investment opportunities for recently the minister of foreign af-
port, had not officially reacted to our country, may be circumscribed. fairs launched what it called its 4D
LEADERSHIP’s request as to why “Second, and this should be of foreign policy objective of Democra-
the government is delaying the re- greater concern to the President Ti- Tinubu cy, Demography, Diaspora and Deve-
lease of the ambassadorial list and nubu-led administration; it takes lopment. How does it intend to drive
subsequent deployment of the en- He said, “Some stages in the pro- the absence of substantive heads of
a minimum of six months for an it without ambassadors?
voys to Nigeria’s various missions. cess are out of the control of the sen- Nigeria’s diplomatic missions across
average Nigerian ambassadorial “What we have been hearing for
However, a source within the Mini- ding state (in this case, Nigeria), es- the globe.
appointee to complete the requisi- several months now is that Mr Pre-
stry told our correspondent on Sun- pecially, where it concerns seeking He said, however, that when view-
te processes necessary before as- sident is vetting the list of ambassa-
day that the matter rests absolutely the nod of the receiving state via what ed from the perspective of diploma-
sumption of office abroad, parti- dorial appointments; I think this is ta-
with the Presidency. is called the Agrément. This, in in- tic practice that relies heavily on
cularly for those going to bilateral king too long.
Speaking to LEADERSHIP ternational affairs, is the agreement rank and ranking, it means that the
missions and, of necessity, need the “As long as the list is not over-
yesterday, a former permanent se- by a state to receive the principal en- absence of principal envoys is detri-
consent of the receiving country. whelmed by political jobbers and
cretary of the Ministry of Foreign voy of a diplomatic mission from a mental to Nigeria’s ability to achie-
“With eleven months almost gone hangers-on but career ambassadors,
Affairs, Ambassador Martin Uho- foreign country. In this procedure, ve set goals, especially but not limi-
in the tenure of the administration, it I believe the Tinubu administration
moibhi, said ambassadors and high the posting (sending) state formal- ted to Nigeria’s multilateral missions.
means that ambassadors appointed should as a matter of urgency give
commissioners are the highest of- ly requests consent, via a demande According to him, certain negotia-
by the government will have barely life to our foreign mission by relea-
ficers at the diplomatic missions and d'agréation, from the receiving state tions between countries can only be
two and a half years to serve. Con- sing the list of appointments.”
it was not a good idea to “leave the before appointing a principal envoy held at the level of substantive heads
sidering the time it will take for the International Constitutional Law
foreign missions vacant for long be- to the receiving state.” of missions and any officer of a lower
ambassadors to settle down at their expert, Livingstone Wechie, said
cause of the serious implications it He noted that while the current rank participating in such meetings,
new posts, it stands to reason that the implications of not having am-
might have regarding how the nati- process had not gotten to this stage, both in representational capacity,
they may probably not serve more bassadors and high commissioners
on is rated within the comity of na- it is still one of the stages that can be may not be accorded “full credence”
than two productive years before are very grave. He said that diplo-
tions”. responsible for considerable delays. On what President Tinubu must do
changes may be made following the mats mediate and represent the inte-
He added that “if our diploma- “The nomination list might be in this circumstance, Ode said the
next presidential election in 2027, rests of their home states in other na-
cy must achieve the desired results, what is causing the current ‘go-slow’, President could hasten the process by
and this is what the administration tion, ranging from economy, défense,
then the earlier the substantive am- to use the popular Nigerian street par- breathing down the neck of all sta-
will need to bear in mind as the Pre- climate change, terrorism, global se-
bassadors are appointed to replace lance. Whilst the relevant rule found keholders involved in the nominati-
sident decides on when to announce curity, and international politics.
the ones that have been recalled the in the Foreign Service Regulations on process, adding that the screening
the names of his ambassadorial no- He advised the Tinubu administra-
better.” (FSR) stipulates a ratio of 70% - process could be fairly laid out and
minees,” he said. tion to immediately address this se-
Also speaking to LEADERSHIP 30% in favour of career diplomats, accomplished ‘tout suite’.
Lolo advised the President to ha- rious diplomatic deficit by appointing
yesterday, former permanent secre- one cannot say with certainty that the He said, “Deployment of heads of
sten in the appointment of ambassa- ambassadors from Nigeria failing
tary of the Ministry of Foreign Af- rule is being obeyed in contempora- missions could pose another delay.
dors adding that the longer it takes which Nigeria's diplomatic credibi-
fairs, who served as one time en- ry Nigeria. The spoils of office syn- Here, it is the prerogative of Mr Pre-
for this crucial action to be taken, lity will further cave and slide against
voy to Ethiopia, Ambassador Bulus drome may be at play. sident on advice from Tafawa Bale-
the shorter will be the tenure of the Nigeria’s interest irreparably so.
Lolo, explained that the appoint- “Screening of nominees by the re- wa House.
appointees at their duty posts. According to him, the current que-
ment of ambassadors is the prero- levant committee of the upper cham- “Passages, i.e passport and visa is-
Reacting to this development, stion is problematic at a time when
gative of the President, adding that ber of the Parliament is still awaiting suance to appointees and their fami-
former Nigerian High Commissio- more and more of the world’s pro-
no law stipulates when ambassadors us,” he said. lies, ticketing, etc, could pose threats
ner to Singapore, Ambassador Og- blems, from climate change to mass
should be appointed after a Presi- On the implications of the ab- to quick and orderly departure of di-
bole Ode, told LEADERSHIP that migration to terrorism, are transna-
dent assumes office. sence of envoys on Nigeria relati- plomats in general. Here, the foreign
the nomination, screening, appoint- tional in scope and beyond the ca-
He said however that it will serve ons with other countries and major ministry must up its act to stymie the
ment and deployment of principal pacity of single countries to resolve
Nigeria's national and strategic in- global events, the former envoy said potential delay points”.
envoys to man Nigeria’s diplomatic alone, and when there is a growing
terest better to have ambassadors in that if it is viewed from the perspec- Contributing to the discourse, an
and consular missions abroad follow shift in power away from states and
place in countries where the level tive of continuity in governance, one expert in international relations and
a set process. towards non-state actors.
of representation is ambassadorial. may say that not much is lost with a lecturer at the Nigerian Internatio-

We're Awaiting Report On Looting Of Kebbi Palliatives – Police

BY KABIR WURMA, Birnin Kebbi SHIP contacted him on the number fied security operatives stationed at yesterday some yet-to-be identified rected by Governor Nasir Idris to
of suspects arrested in connection the warehouse, also broke into some youths suspected to be miscreants share in all the 21 LGAs of the state
Two days after some residents of with the incident. private warehouses and shops in the have attacked vehicles loaded with after he flagged off of the exercise re-
Kebbi State attacked vehicles load- Abubakar said the command was area and stole food items. bags of rice and other grains meant cently held in Birnin Kebbi.
ed with palliatives and a govern- yet to receive a report from the divi- The media houses quoted the for delivery as palliatives to the peo- The vehicles attacked were those
ment warehouse at Bayan Kara area sional office of Birnin Kebbi local chairman of the food vendors associ- ple of Birnin Kebbi local govern- owned by the state and others linked
of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, the government area due to good Friday ation at Bayan Kara Market in Birnin ment area of the state. to a major cement firm in the coun-
state police command is still await- and Easter Monday holidays. Kebbi, Muhammadu Gwadangwaji, Sources said security operatives, try.
ing the report on the incident. The incident occurred last Satur- as saying that some shops and ware- who swung into action, overpowered In a reaction, the Kebbi State gov-
This was disclosed yesterday by day night. houses of traders were also set on fire the looters and allowed the vehicles ernment condemned the vandalism
the command’s spokesperson SP Daly Trust and Punch had report- by some youths. to move to the designated area. and looting of the food items by the
Nafi'u Abubakar when LEADER- ed yesterday that hoodlums, who de- LEADERSHIP however gathered The palliatives were allegedly di- miscreants.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5
6 NEWS Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024

BRIEFLY

Kano Distributes
6,500 Free
JAMB Forms
BY LONGTONG YAKUBU, Kano

Kano State governor,

Abba Kabir Yusuf, has
commenced the distribution
of free JAMB forms to
6,500 indigenous secondary
schools students in an effort
to create more opportunities
of pursuing tertiary
education.
The spokesperson to
the governor, Sanusi
L-R: Proto-Presbyter, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) of Trinity Tinubu, Lagos, The Very Revd. Jonathan Bamidele Osin; Bishop of Trinity Church Council, Tinubu Lagos, Rt. Revd. Dr. Omotayo
Bature Dawakin Tofa in a
Oladipo Babalola; Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Dr. Oliver Aba Ali; secretary of the conference, Methodist Church Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Dr. Babatunde Abiodun Taiwo and Bishop of
statement made available Evangelism and Discipleship, Methodist Church, Rt. Rev. Offiong Okon Inyang, during the 2024 Easter Sunday Services at MCN in Lagos. PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU
to newsmen yesterday,

I Don’t Wish My Enemies To Be In Kidnappers’ Den – Edo PDP Chairman

quoted the governor to have
stated that the gesture was a
symbol of his government‘s
unwavering commitment to
invest in the future of the BY PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Benin, Edo State. but it was unclear if he paid for his in the kidnappers‘ den. The
Aziegbemi was said to have release. experience was traumatising and
children in the state. Edo State chairman of the Peoples left a meeting at the Government Aziegbemi told Shaibu and again, I don‘t wish that for anyone.”
He said, „We believe Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony House and was going home in his members of his entourage the The deputy governor who
that education is a bedrock Aziegbemi, has said he doesn‘t vehicle when he was waylaid and difficult moments he faced in the disclosed that he had a personal
of development and by wish anyone to go through the kidnapped in the presence of his hands of his abductors. bond with the Aziegbemis, was full
empowering our students, ordeal he suffered in the hands of driver who was attempting to climb Still shocked as a result of the of excitement, while expressing joy
our children would have kidnappers. a speed breaker. ordeal, he said he would not wish on his safe return.
access to quality education, Aziegbemi stated this on Sunday He was released after spending anyone, even his worst enemies, He said, „We came to celebrate
we are laying the foundation evening when the deputy governor, 11 days in the kidnappers’ den. He to go through the ordeal he had in Easter with our chairman and
for a prosperous and Philip Shaibu, paid him a visit at his arrived at his home at about 3am the kidnappers‘ den, recounting the also thank God for his safe return
sustainable future for our residence. last Tuesday to the waiting arms of trauma and fears he endured during home from the den of kidnappers.
The gunmen kidnapped family members who had kept vigil his captivity. Don‘t forget I am the godfather to
dear state Kano“.
Aziegbemi close to his house on for his safety throughout his ordeal. He said, „I don‘t wish anyone, Aziegbemi‘s twin-babies which
March 15 at about 11pm on Idaro The kidnappers were said to have even my worst enemies, to go show I have a personal bond with
Street, off Country Home Road, asked for N500 million ransom, through the ordeal I went through the Aziegbemis.”
Police Intercept
Gunman, Recover
AK-47 Rifle No ‘Sacred Cow’ In Anti-corruption Fight, EFCC Boss Declares
BY OKECHUKWU OBETA, BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja EFCC spokesperson, Dele fraudsters. Of course, internet future is more important than any
Awka Oyewale, said the chairman pointed fraud is bad enough but our focus immediate gains from such crimes”,
Chairman of the Economic and to the strides being made since he is on every form of economic and he said.
A team of anti-crime police Financial Crimes Commission assumed office a couple of months financial crimes.`` The EFCC boss further said that
squad of the Anambra State (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has ago and reaffirmed his commitment He cautioned youths against the commission under his watch is
Police Command has arrested assured that the anti-graft war that to an all-embracing, fully-integrated indulgence in internet-related deeply interested in giving youths
an adult male and recovered he is leading will continue to be war against corrupt practices. offences, noting that the a glorious and sustainable future
an AK-47 rifle from him. broad-based, holistic and unsparing According to him, ‘’We will not consequences of being convicted for and to this effect, “a Cyber Crime
The police team intercepted of anyone linked with any form of spare anyone. We will not spare such crimes are grave. Research Centre is being planned
the man somewhere in economic and financial crimes.    the mega thieves. As we are doing “Youths need to know that being in the New Academy of the EFCC.
Awada, Idemili North local He gave the assurance in Abuja at the mega, we will also do those ex-convicts has career limitations. The centre will involve youths in
government area of the state an Anti-corruption concert organised at the lower end. In the last two Ex-convicts can’t run for public in-depth research about the issue
carrying a bag on Sunday. to create more awareness and public months, we have arraigned two offices, the stigma alone is even of cybercrime. Their energies will
The man, on sighting the involvement in the fight against former governors. So, it is not true terrible. So, I urge you to avoid be deployed towards profitable
police team, took to his heels internet crimes. that we are only focused on internet internet crimes by all means. Your engagements.”
and was chased until he was
caught and overpowered by
the police personnel.
When the bag was
Ahead Of Zonal Meeting, Ikpeazu’s Ex-appointees Join APC
searched, it was found to Former appointees of the party, Chief Donatus Nwankpa. Others were Elder Godwin Nna, choice to join the party, an action
contain an AK-47 Rifle with immediate governor of Abia State Their defection from the PDP to former commissioner for commerce, she described as timely.
breech No. 25008266. Okezie Ikpeazu have defected the APC was announced during a Chief Uzor Ihuka, the former Onyejeocha said she was
The public relations to the All Progressives Congress stakeholders meeting convened at commissioner representing Isiala- reluctant to convene a meeting since
officer of the Anambra State (APC). the instance of the minister in her ngwa North, Isiala-ngwa South she assumed office as a minister
Command, superintendent of Their defection from the Peoples country home, Isuochi, Abia State. and Osisioma local government because she found herself in a
police, SP Ikenga Tochukwu Democratic Party (PDP) came Among them were the areas on the board of Abia State new work environment and had to
who narrated the incident yesterday ahead of the zonal immediate past chief of staff to Oil Producing Areas Development focus on her new assignment before
in a statement he made caucus meeting of the APC billed Ikpeazu, Prof. A. C. B, Agbazuere, Commission (ASOPADEC) and taking certain decisions.
available to newsmen in for today. Barr. Eze Chikamnayo, former key members of the PDP from The minister said she was not just
Awka yesterday said “search They were received into the information commissioner, Chief the 17 local government and three struck by their large numbers, but
of database has shown that it party by the minister of state for Eze Nwanganga, the commissioner senatorial districts of the state. was deeply impressed with the fact
(recovered AK-47 rifle) was labour and employment, Hon. for public utilities, Chief Sam At the meeting, Onyejeocha, who that they all possess the political
not among firearms on charge Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and the Nwogu, former commissioner for addressed the new APC members, credentials to secure victories for
to Anambra State Command.” national welfare secretary of the environment. expressed her gratitude for their the APC in subsequent elections.
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Political Parties Back Governor Sani Over Debt Disclosure #Day 23 – Ramadan Timing
BY AZA MSUE AND NONYE meeting in Kaduna, said his admin- governor to, as a matter of urgency, Towns Magrib Alfijir
EKWENUGO, Kaduna istration inherited a huge debt bur- to constitute a commission of enquiry Abakaliki 6:38 ​ 5:14​​​​
den of $587 million, N85 billion, into the huge debt burden. Abeokuta 6:59 ​​ 5:34
Registered political parties under the and N115 billion contractual liabili- Abuja/Suleja 6:44 ​​ 5:18
aegis of Inter-Party Advisory Coun- ties from the previous administration. Sack El-Rufai’s Loyalists Now, Akure 6:51 5:26
cil of Nigeria (IPAC) in Kaduna State The governor further added that AYCF Tells Governor Akwanga/Keffi/Nasarawa 6:40 ​ 5:14​
have backed Governor Uba Sani in with the rise in the exchange rate, Ka- Meanwhile, northern youth or- Auchi 6:47 ​​5:22 ​
the debt profile issue of the state and duna State is now paying back almost ganisations under the umbrella of Ankpa/Ayangba 6:41 ​ 5:16
his dispute with his predecessor, triple of what was borrowed by the Arewa Youths Consultative Fo- Argungu 6:53 ​ 5:26
Malam Nasir El-Rufai. previous administration. rum (AYCF), have called on Kadu- Azare/Jama’are 6:31 ​ 5:04
The chairman, IPAC Kaduna, IPAC has declared total support na State governor, Uba Sani, to sack Bama 6:17 ​ 4:50
Hon. Ahmed Tijjani Mustapha, in a for the governor for his unique trans- all loyalists of former governor Na- Bauchi/Ningi 6:33 ​ 5:07
press conference on Monday joint- parent leadership. sir El-Rufai in his government, alleg- Benin 6:49 ​​ 5:25
ly signed by him and the secretary, "Because of the above happen- ing that many of them are informants Bichi 6:39 ​ 5:12​​​
Hon. Adamu Idris Abubakar, dis- ings and as stakeholders in democrat- planted to sabotage the administra- Bida 6:48 ​5:22
closed that the debt profile had de- ic norms, good leadership, good gov- tion. Birnin Gwari 6:45 ​ 5:19
nied Kaduna State of development. ernance and accountability in Nigeria Sani In an interview with LEADER- B/Kebbi/Gwandu/Jega 6:54 ​ 5:28
"The selfish and fraudulent ar- and Kaduna State, the IPAC in Kadu- Allocation of funds and with the state SHIP in Kaduna over the debt crisis, Birnin Kudu/Gwaram 6:33 ​5:08
rangement didn't only deny our na is in support of His Excellency's finding it difficult to pay monthly sal- the president of AYCF, Alhaji Yeri- Biu 6:23 ​ 5:00
state the means of development and desires of getting our dear state out aries but he remains resolute and fo- ma Shettima, commended Gover- Calabar 6:38 ​ 5:15
growth but has made the state finan- of this mess despite the humongous cused in trying to build a better re- nor Uba Sani for taking a bold step to Damaturu 6:24 ​ 5:00
cially embarrassed, which includes debt burden on the state government. newed Kaduna State and without build and unite Kaduna state and said Daura/Dambatta 6:38 ​ 5:12
making our State IGR (internally "We are highly amazed and proud also borrowing a single kobo in the sacking the former governor’s loyal- Dutse 6:35 ​ 5:09
generated revenue) as collateral to of Sani's vision and wisdom with all last nine months of his administra- ists will pave the way for the present Dutsinma/Jibia​ 6: 43​​ 5:16
some indigenous banks". this huge debt burden that was eating tion.” administration to inject fresh brains Enugu 6:41 ​ 5:19
Governor Sani had, at a town hall deep into the State’s monthly Federal The group therefore called on the with the high zeal to work. Funtua/Tsafe​​ 6:43 ​ 5:16
Gombe 6:27 ​ 5:01
Gumi 6:51 ​5:09

Electricity Tariff May Rise As FG Raises Gas Price For GenCos Gusau/K/ Namoda
Gwadabawa
Hadejia/Gumel

6:45 ​
6:51 ​
6:33 ​
5:14
5:09​​​
5:07
FROM COVER ply for domestic needs to set domestic base prices for the With the increase in gas price, Ibadan/Ife 6:55 ​ 5:30
to power plants following years The government in a notice is- local market. the amount of subsidy to be borne Ilesha/Baruba 6:58 ​ 5:32
of unpaid invoices amounting to sued the chief executive, Nigeri- “Accordingly, after due consul- by the federal government will Ilorin/Kaiama 6:54 ​ 5:28
over $1.2 billion. The government an Midstream and Downstream tation with key stakeholders and also increase. Jalingo/Lau/Gashaka 6:26 ​​ 5:00
intervened last month by paying Petroleum Regulatory Authority, taking into cognisance the provi- The minister of power, Ade- Jere 6:42 ​ 5:16​​
$120 million to the companies, as NMDPRA, Engr Farouk Ahmed, sions of the PIA, as well as the ga- bayo Adelabu, had said the feder- Jos/Saminaka 6:36 ​ 5:10
power supply across the country also raised the commercial whole- zetted Gas Pricing and Domestic al government already had an out- Kabba 6:48 ​ 5:23
dwindled. sale gas price from $2.42/mmbtu Demand Regulations, the NMD- standing subsidy obligation of N3 Kafanchan/Kachia 6:39 5: 13
However, the federal govern- to $2.92/mmbtu. PRA hereby establishes the Year trillion, a situation that stakehold- Kafin Maiyaki 6:39 ​ 5:12
ment said the adjustment in gas The Authority in the notice enti- 2024 Domestic Base Price as USD ers say is unsustainable. Kaduna 6:42 ​ 5:16
prices aligns with the Petroleum tled “Announcement on establish- 2.42 / MMBTU and wholesale Electricity subsidy in Nigeria Kano 6:38 ​ 5:11
Industry Act, empowering regula- ment of the 2024 domestic base prices of natural gas in the strate- grew by 22.16 per cent from N528 Katsina 6:42 ​ 5:15
tory authorities to set prices for the price and applicable wholesale gic sector,” it said. billion in 2019 to N645 billion in Kontagora/Zuru 6:50 ​ 5:24
local market based on internation- price of natural gas for strategic 2023, latest figures from the Nige- Lafia 6:39 ​ 5:23​​​
al benchmarks and cost considera- sector”, said the Petroleum Indus- Rising Cost Of Electricity rian Electricity Regulatory Com- Lagos 6:58 ​ 5:33
tions, ensuring adequate gas sup- try Act, 2021, gave it the powers Subsidy mission, NERC, have shown. Lokoja/Idah 6:45 ​ 5:20
Maiduguri/Mubi/Gwoza 6:18 ​ 4:51

FRSC Orders Probe As 13 Die In Kogi Multiple Crash

Makurdi 6:38​​ 5:13 ​
Minna 6:46 ​ 5:20
Missau 6:29​​ 5:03 ​
BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja and go scot-free. They are going to be passengers. burnt beyond recognition and Mokwa/New Bussa 6:53 ​ 5:29
AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN, Lokoja prosecuted in accordance with the "The impact of the crash result- their corpses deposited at Special- Monguno 6:17 ​​4:50 ​
provisions of the National Road ed in a fire outbreak that killed the ist Hospital, Lokoja." Nguru/Gashua 6:29 ​​5:02
The corps marshal, Federal Road Traffic Regulations 2012 and those 12 passengers in the bus and the The FRSC spokesperson said Ogbomosho 6:55 ​​ 5:30 ​
Safety Corps, Dauda Ali Biu, has found guilty will bear the conse- motorbike rider. On the whole, the the corps had also risen up against Okene 6:47 ​​ 5:22
directed Kogi State sector com- quences of their actions." crash involved 15 people, compris- these challenges and frantic efforts Onitsha 6:44 ​ 5:20
mander of the corps to commence FRSC spokesperson, Jonas ing eight male adults and three fe- are already in place to bring them Oyo 6:56 ​ 5:31
a detailed investigation that will Agwu said preliminary reports in- male adults, three male children to a halt. Port Harcourt/Owerri 6​ :43 ​ 5:19
lead to the speedy prosecution of all dicate that the crash involved a to- and one female child. The Kogi sector commander, Mr Potiskum 6:27 ​ 5:00
the drivers responsible for multiple tal of four vehicles, comprising "Unfortunately, 13 persons com- Samuel Oyedeji told the newsmen Shagamu 6:57​​ 5:32 ​
road traffic crash that occurred on two Dangote Trucks, one Sharon prising six male adults, three male that the sad incident occurred about Sakoto ​ 6:51 ​​ 5:24 ​
Sunday at Obajana market in Kogi bus and one motorbike. children, three female adults and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. He said the Takum/Wukari 6:32 ​5:07
State, where so many people died. While giving a breakdown of one female child were killed while accident which involved a com- Warri 6:48​​ 5:24 ​
Biu said, "With the recent col- the crash, ACM Agwu said: "One the remaining two victims got res- mercial Sharon Spacewagon and an Langtang/Wase Shendam 6:33​ 5:07
laboration between the corps, the of Dangote truck's breaking system cued by FRSC operatives without articulated cement truck, occurred Wurno 6:50 ​​ 5:23 ​
Nigeria Bar Association as well as failed while on excessive speed and injuries. by Obajana Market along Obaja- Yola/Numan 6:22​​ 5:56 ​
state judiciaries, the drivers respon- crashed into three stationary vehi- "The 13 victims whose lives na -Lokoja Road in Lokoja Local Zaria 6:41 ​​ 5:15​
sible for these occurrences will not cles, including a bus carrying 12 were claimed by the crash were Government Area of Kogi. Cotonou-Benin 7:01​​ 5:37 ​
Ndjamena-Chad​ 6:12 ​​4:37​​
Niamey-Niger​​ 7: 04 ​​5:3​5

Kano Hospital Board Suspends Accountant, Auditor For Selling HIV Test Kits
Zinder-Niger​​ 6:37​​ 5:08
Garoua-Cameroun​ 6: 18​​ 4:52​​
Yaounde-Cameroun​ 6: 25​​ 5:02
BY ABDULMUMIN MURTALA Kano (HMB), Samira Suleiman. Executive Secretary HMB, DG 10 X-ray’s per week despite the (Source: Society for the Propagation of Islam Kaduna)
He also approved the suspension KNCDC Dr. Muhammad Abbas fact that the 2 X-ray batteries are Enlightenment
The executive secretary (ES) Kano Benefit of Reciting Ayat-ul-Kursi
of the accountant, auditor and head and the DG of SAKA, Dr. Usman functional,” the ES HMB said. Narrated Abu Hurairah (May Allah Be Pleased With Him): Allah’s Messenger
State Hospitals Management Board, of laboratory for selling the free Bashir. He then approved the immediate (PBUH) ordered me to guard the Zakat revenue of Ramadan. Then somebody
Dr Mansur Nagoda, has announced HIV test kits given to facilities by The team expressed total dismissal of the three officers on came to me and started stealing of the foodstuff. I caught him and said, “I
the sacking of three officers of Kabo the state government. dissatisfaction with what they met grounds of excessive extortion of will take you to Allah’s Messenger!”Then Abu Hurairah described the whole
General Hospital over allegations of The affected individuals have on ground and referred to it as an act patients. narration and said: That person said (to me), “(Please don’t take me to Al-
charging patients N12,000 for X-ray also been asked to report to the of sabotage. Furthermore, Dr Nagoda lah’s Messenger and I will tell you a few words by which Allah will benefit
as against the approved hospital Board Headquarters for further “Three officers of the X-ray explained that the Labour Ward of you). When you go to your bed, recite Ayat-ul-Kursi,
price of N2,000. disciplinary actions. units were caught charging patients the hospital was not in shape, no (Q2:255) for then there will be a guard from Allah who will protect you all
The board’s action was contained The suspension and sacking of N12,000 for X-ray against the bedsheets on the beds, no compound night long, and Satan will not be able to come near you till dawn.” (When
in a statement made available to the staff took place immediately approved hospital price of N2,000 officer, and equipment donated by a the Prophet (PBUH) heard the story) he said (to me), “He (who came to you
newsmen in Kano yesterday by at night) told you the truth, although he is a liar; and it was Satan.” SAHIH
after conducting an unscheduled and no documents to show as philanthropist four years ago were AL-BUKHARI, Vol.6, Hadith No.530.
the public relations officer (PRO) executive supervision visit to the evidence of payment leaving dumped, as well as COVID 19
Hospitals Management Board facility with the team made up of the facility to carry out less than items donated to the facility. Compiled by Abdulrazaq Yahuza Jere.
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Communications
WATCH
Addressing MVNOs’Challenges In Nigeria
BY ROYAL IBEH In his words,“IMobile operators are
very rich, and they’re already making
The primary duty of the Nigerian lots of money. It’s an unnecessary
Communications Commission (NCC) waste of time for MVNOs to compete
is to create an enabling environment with them. There are innovations
for competition among operators that are not happening with mobile
in the industry as well as ensuring operators.”
the provision of qualitative and Mekala also stressed that
efficient telecommunications services collaborative efforts among MVNOs
throughout the country. enabled them to pool expertise,
Suffice it to say that, as of today, tackle challenges collectively, build
only four operators (MTN, Airtel, profitable ventures, and deliver
Glo and 9Mobile) in the ICT sector, essential value-added services crucial
are providing telecommunications for the populace and the nation.
services to the over 200 million In his presentation, the vice
population of Nigeria. This has led to president of TecnoTree, Himmat
114 access gaps with some 25 million Gill, quoted that the global MVNO
people still without basic telephony market size was worth $84.6 billion
service, according to data from NCC. in 2023, and it is expected to grow
While broadband coverage to at a compound annual growth rate of
unserved areas is critical to ensuring 6.7 per cent to reach $116.8 billion by
delivery of quality internet services 2028. He also noted that the MVNO
to every Nigerian, irrespective market is 50 per cent distributed in
of where they are, the Nigerian Europe, 15 per cent in APAC, 15 per
National Broadband Plan 2020 to cent in the USA, and it is only two per
2025 document report revealed that Maida cent in Africa.
31,160,000 Nigerians live in areas Speaking on some of the challenges,
“In its drive to create enabling underserved communities, across
without telecommunication coverage. Gill said fierce competition in an
environment, the Commission Nigeria.
The absence of telecommunication oversaturated market, limited control
has introduced MVNOs license As of June 2014, 943 MVNOs
coverage has provided a cover for over network quality and service
that will generate employment and 255 Mobile Network Operators
criminal activities and insecurity in prioritisation, and navigating through
and bridge the gap between the (MNOs) sub-brands were active
these unserved areas, NCC revealed. diverse regulatory landscape across
unserved and the underserved in the worldwide. This represents a total of
almost 1,200 mobile service providers regions may impend MVNO success.
society. It will also further engender
MVNOs To Bridge the gap However, market differentiation
competition and provide choices for worldwide hosted by MNOs, up from
To avert the trend in the country, serves as a potential strategy
telecommunication consumers,” the 1,036 in 2012.
the commission, on the 11th for MVNOs to overcome these
Commission explained. According to Fortune Business
August 2022, notified the public challenges, he said. Stressing that,
In Nigeria, the NCC has so far Insights, the global MVNO market
that it would be issuing the Mobile for MVNOs to attract and retain
licensed 43 companies as MVNOs size is projected to rise from $67.54
Virtual Network Operators License customers, the need to distinguish
and they are expected to start billion in 2020 to $123.40 billion
(“MVNO License”) which would themselves from competitors
rolling out their services within one in 2028, at a CAGR of 7.9 per cent
improve the telecommunication cannot be overemphasized. Market
year of obtaining their licenses. It during the forecast period, 2021-2028.
output of the country, enable the differentiation, according to him,
is anticipated that the entry of the
expansion and availability of quality involves innovative service offerings,
MVNO, which would use the MNOs‘ Possible solutions
mobile coverage, and close the targeted niche markets, enhanced
current infrastructure, will result in Towards a vibrant ecosystem
gap to the unserved/underserved customer experience, and strategic
competitive offerings in the telecom capable of enhancing business
Nigerian population. NCC also partnerships.
sector and reduce call and data rates operational capabilities within the
issued the License Framework for In the same vein, PortaOne chief
for customers, especially at rural areas telecom industry, experts have called
the Establishment of Mobile Virtual executive officer, Andriy Zhylenko
for an innovative approach from the
Network Operators in Nigeria. tasked Nigerian MVNOs to identify
Challenges of rolling out services MVNOs for a sustainable business
The Commission defined MVNO their target audience, design niche-
Sadly, it has been over 10 months environment.
as a wireless communication service tailored VAS packages, and pick
since the MVNOs obtained their For instance, the chief executive
provider that resells mobile network solution component that provides
licenses, yet, nor of them have been officer, Wireless Technology Labs,
services bought at wholesale prices maximum freedom for in-house
able to tap into the global MVNO Satya Mekala, charged MVNOs
from Mobile Network Operators innovation.
market which has risen to $67.54 in Nigeria to deploy Value Added
(MNO), such as 9mobile, Airtel, MTN Echoing Satya’s words, he urged
billion in 2020 and it is expected Services (VAS) for the sustainability
and Glo, for discounted amounts to MVNOs not to sell phone calls, rather,
to reach $123.40 billion in 2028, and profitability of their business
end users and customers. they should offer solutions for growth
LEADERSHIP has learnt. operations in Nigeria’s ICT sector.
Pursuit to the Nigerian and harvest IOT matket growth.
The MVNOs have listed According to Mekala, MVNOs
Communications Act (NCA 2003), On his part, Nordic eSIM chief
profitability challenge, balancing will bring innovation to a country a
Licensing Regulation 2019, and executive officer, Rune Holbeck urged
competitiveness and sustainability lot more than a mobile operator or
other subsidiary regulations, the MVNOs to embrace and leverage
due to limited pricing flexibility, anything. MVNOs have the advantage
commission through the MVNO, eSIM technology in order to meet
fostering technological advancements of offering services in several areas
has created an enabling environment customers’ demand for flexibility,
innovation constraints among others, of the economy, including education,
where various players provide diverse seamless connectivity, and digital
as challenges that have marred their agriculture, and rural development,
services based on licenses, issued by solutions.
rollout of services at unserved and among others, he averred.
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BRIEFLY
Foundation
Urges More
Action Against
Gender-based
Violence
BY PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA,
Abuja

President of the Magdala

Unity Foundation, Victoria
Ihesiulor, has called
for concerted efforts in L-R: Director-general,
eliminating Gender-Based Nigeria Governors' Fo-
Violence (GBV) in the rum, Ashishana Bayo
country. Okauru; minister of
Ihesiulor, who made power, Adebayo Adela-
the call at a one-day bu, and permanent sec-
sensitisation programme retary, Federal Ministry
on the elimination of of Power, Mamman Ma-
gender- based violence muda, during their vis-
in communities, held in it to the Nigeria Gov-
Karon Majigi community, ernors' Forum office in
Abuja, noted that GBV is a Abuja recently
pervasive form of injustice.

She said, "GBV strikes

Tinubu’s Wife Pushes For National

at the very core of our
humanity,
families,
it shatters
fractures
TAKEAWAYS
‘Nigerianness'
Identity Over Ethnic Divisions
communities, and leaves in

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its wake a trail of suffering
and despair. Lady, Remi Tinubu,
"This is a problem that has made a passionate
requires the collective BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH, Abuja culture. Yes, we are not saying we should but we must let the youth know that they call for Nigerian youths
effort of every member not recognize these, but we should should use it positively”. to embrace their national
of our communities. For Lady, Remi Tinubu, has made a realize and promote our togetherness. She shared some of the programmes identity and promote unity,
too long, the burden of passionate call for Nigerian youths We are first and foremost Nigerians. We of her office through the Renewed Hope transcending ethnic and
addressing this issue has to embrace their national identity and need that place of unity," the First Lady Initiative, RHI, which include the Unity cultural divides.
fallen disproportionately promote unity, transcending ethnic and in a statement by her media aide, Busola Fabric competition with a N25m prize Mrs. Tinubu emphasised
on the shoulders of women cultural divides. Kukoyi stated emphatically. money and the Every Home A Garden the importance of
and girls. At an event hosted at the State “There is a need for youths to have competition with a prize money of prioritising "Nigerianness"
House in Abuja, where she received the role models who will teach you what to N20m. over narrow ethnic or
executives and members of the Youth
Stakeholders Wing of the Christian Association
do and how to do them, just as the Bible
talks about in Titus 2 and 1 Timothy that
Senator Tinubu also prayed for the
guests and Nigerian youths in general.
cultural affiliations.

To Combat of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Mrs.

Tinubu emphasised the importance of
the older ones should teach the younger Earlier in his remarks, the national
Climate Change prioritizing "Nigerianness" over narrow
ones,” she added. chairman of YOWICAN, Enwere
Sea Ports

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The first lady also admonished the Belusochukwu applauded the various
Challenges ethnic or cultural affiliations.
"We should promote our
guests to share the message of investing initiatives of the First Lady especially ljaw Progressive Un-
in lives. through the Renewed Hope Initiative, ion of Aborigines has
BY ORJIME MOSES, Abuja
'Nigerianness' rather than ethnicity or She said, “Technology is very good RHI. called on the federal
government to urgently
In a rallying call for
global environmental ljaw Seeks Revival Of Sea Ports In Niger Delta reactivate the ports in the
Niger Delta area, including
preservation, stakeholders Warri, Sapele, Burutu and
BY EJIKE EJIKE, Abuja Onowhakpor, Senator Ned Nwoko, governments have neglected and
have called for a strong Calabar Ports.
Hon Benedict Etanabene, Hon Francis undermined the development of Warri
collaboration to address the ljaw Progressive Union of Aborigines The contribution of this
Waive and Hon Nicholas Mutu among and environs, which same neglect
challenges posed by climate has called on the federal government region to the economic well-
others. appears to be replicated across the
change. to urgently reactivate the ports in the being of this Nation cannot
Part of the statement reads, "We Niger Delta region.
The call was made at a Niger Delta area, including Warri, be overemphasised, yet it
are solicitors acting on behalf of The "The contribution of this region
press conference in Abuja Sapele, Burutu and Calabar Ports. appears that their reward
Registered Trustees of ljaw Progressive to the economic well-being of this
ahead of the inaugural Their submissions are contained in has been neglected.
Union of Aborigines hereafter referred Nation cannot be overemphasised, yet
Climate Action Africa a letter signed by Ikhide Ehighelua of to as our client and we write on their it appears that their reward has been
Forum slated for June 17- the Ikhide Ehighelua & Co Chambers, instructions as follows: neglected.
19, in Lagos, Nigeria. which was addressed to the minister of "Our clients are major stakeholders "In time past, Sapele, Wari, Burutu
The forum’s main goal is
to discuss how Africa needs
Niger Delta Affairs and copied to highly
placed representatives of the people
in the Niger Delta Affairs especially as and even Calabar used to be bustling Delta Crisis
it relates to the environs in Delta State. port cities with thriving focal economies
sustainable development

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in the National Assembly including "It has been observed by our associated with movement of goods in
plans and climate-smart Senator Ede Dafinone, Senator Joel A group, Northern
clients that over the years, successive and out of those ports.
investments. Youth Progressive
Under the banner Network (NYPN) has
of "Green economies,
brighter futures, Group Condemns Delta Communal Crisis, Killing Of 17 Soldiers condemned the heinous
communal dispute that
innovating and investing BY BODE GBADEBO, Abuja He said the recent outbreak of violence (TSSNL) into the crisis. occurred between Okoloba
in Africa’s climate-smart in Okoloba and Okuama communities "We stand united in grief with the and Okuama communities
development," the forum A group, Northern Youth Progressive was a reprehensible act that has families of the fallen soldiers, offering in Delta State, resulting in
aims to chart sustainable Network (NYPN) has condemned shocked all, adding that the loss of our heartfelt condolences and unwavering the cold-blooded murder
development paths for the heinous communal dispute that soldiers' lives in such a brutal manner support during this period of immense of 17 soldiers.
Africa while fostering occurred between Okoloba and Okuama is a stark reminder of the dangers faced sorrow. The convener of NYPN,
climate-smart investments. communities in Delta State, resulting in by members of the Armed Forces in their "The Northern Youth Progressive Comrade Bala Mohammed,
Attendees anticipate vibrant the cold-blooded murder of 17 soldiers. unwavering commitment to protecting Network firmly advocates for the peaceful in a press statement,
discussions, strategic The convener of NYPN, Comrade the nation. resolution of conflicts and the promotion expressed deepest
collaborations, and Bala Mohammed, in a press statement, The group, therefore, called for a of harmony within communities. condolences to the Nigerian
impactful engagements expressed deepest condolences to quick resolution of the crisis, urging all "We call upon all parties involved in Army and the Federal
to tackle the continent's the Nigerian Army and the Federal stakeholders to sheath their swords even the dispute to renounce violence and Government of Nigeria over
environmental hurdles Government of Nigeria over the tragic as it cautioned against dragging Tantita embrace dialogue as the only viable the tragic turn of events.
head-on. turn of events. Security Services Nigeria Limited means to address their grievances.
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A Tribute To My Aisha (Ummi)
BY UMAR ARDO, Ph.D not how long one lives, but how but as parents they are also cause er wife and her relatives, A'isha's
well! To this end, our greatest con- of happiness and pride to us that spirit of unity and understanding
Today, Tuesday 2nd April 2024, solation is the testimonies bore of our daughter lived a helpful, pious prevailed, bridging hearts and fos-
marks exactly one full week since her by an incredibly large num- and saintly life. The fact that even tering harmony.
my dear Ummi died. It’s been a ber of people with whom she in- in death she had a smiling face is And to the countless souls she
painful and devastating experi- teracted in the course of her short a testament to her purity. encountered in the tapestry of her
ence for me, for her mother, her and impactful life, ranging from us In rendering tribute to her now, I life, A'isha's presence was a gift -
siblings, her grandparents, mem- her parents, family members; her feel the presence of a soul so pure, a touch of empathy, a word of en-
bers of her family, immediate and school mates and teachers, from so radiant, and revealing my A'isha couragement, a beacon of hope.
extended relatives and for a host primary, secondary to university, as a beacon of light in our lives. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of
of others. During the course of this at home and abroad; her places of From the tender memories shared all who were fortunate enough to
week, an unbelievable number of work, from Industrial Attachment, by us in the family, to the heartfelt know her, a testament to the pow-
people trooped in their thousands, NYSC and primary employers be- words of her schoolmates, teachers er of love and compassion.
or called or sent messages, to con- fore her death; her matrimonial and colleagues, A'isha's essence Though she may have left this
dole and commensurate with us home, her husband and husband’s lingers on, a testament to the joy earthly realm, A'isha's spirit re-
over this irreparable, irreplaceable senior wife and their relatives and she brought to her associates. mains ever-present, a guiding light
and irreversible loss. But as faith- friends; and members of the gen- Her laughter, like a melody that in our darkest moments, a remind-
ful Muslims we totally submit to eral public with whom she inter- dances through our hearts, her er of the beauty that exists with-
the Will of Allah (SWA). There- acted. kindness, a balm that soothes our in us all. May her memory be a
fore, on behalf of myself and mem- All these categories of people sorrows. From the halls of academ- blessing, a source of comfort and
bers of my family, I thank each and have poured out their hearts, stat- ia to the corridors of work, A'isha's strength, as we carry her light for-
everyone who thus supported us in ing how unimaginably kindheart- The late Aisha grace and compassion knew no ward in our hearts.
this our hour of grief. ed, honest and trustworthy my dear bounds, leaving a trail of inspira- In this tribute of a father, I be-
It’s an eternal truth that every er, it is obvious that these were not
little Ummi had been. It's clear that the usual posthumous encomiums tion in her wake. seech Allah (SWA) to bestow upon
soul shall test death. Hence, what Ummi, small as she was, touched In her matrimonial home, A’isha all mercies, blessings and
is most important is man’s con- that we usually hear; these were
the lives of so many and left be- renditions of true stories of the life A'isha's love shone brightly, illu- forgiveness He may bestow upon
duct in his relationship with God hind a legacy of kindness and love. minating the lives of her husband, those He favours. And may her
Almighty and fellow human be- of my beloved daughter, Ummi!
Listening to these several individ- Not only have these testimonies his relatives, and friends. Even in legacy of love and kindness for-
ings in the course of living. It is uals and groups, one after anoth- the embrace of her husband's oth- ever shine bright. Ameen.
served as our greatest consolation,

Analysts Fault Those Opposing UN Reforms

BY JAMES KWEN, Abuja sion of the UN Human Rights of the world. States again vetoed a draft UN ation with the application of crisis provoked by the domi-
Council in Geneva. Meanwhile, analysts have Security Council resolution sanctions, the main customer nance of Western interests in its
The UN Security Council re- According to Guterres, in faulted the position of the United blocking the demand for an im- of which is the United States work. UN reform is necessary,
quires serious reforms targeted recent times, the UN Security States and its allies the Palestin- mediate humanitarian ceasefire and Western countries, has long if only because multipolarity
at the composition of its mem- Council has found itself at an ian-Israeli and Ukrainian con- during the Israeli offensive on been out of control of the UN,” has brought many new "play-
bership and modus operandi, impasse and unable to act on the flicts, saying it calls for serious the Gaza Strip. This was the they said. ers" to key positions who are
UN Secretary-General Antonio most important issues of peace concerns. third US veto of the draft reso- According to Russian ex- not currently represented in the
Guterres said at the opening ses- and security as it affects nations They noted how the United lution since the outbreak of hos- perts, “the Security Council is Security Council as permanent
tilities on October 7, 2023. not an ideal example of equita- members.
“The work of both individual ble geographical representation Washington's initiative to ex-
structures and the United Na- of all regions of the world, and pand the Security Council has
tions as a whole raises many it is necessary to think about ex- a double purpose, since every-
questions today. The imposi- panding the organisation – pri- one understands that the United
tion of unilateral sanctions by marily by including representa- States "has played a dominant
the United States and its al- tives of Africa, Latin America role in many ways and to some
lies against specific countries and Asia in its composition.” extent is trying to continue to
is gaining momentum. In the There is a growing consen- play a dominant role." The UN
1990s, the issue of imposing sus among countries of the Security Council no longer
such sanctions could only be world that decisive restructur- performs its functions, as three
resolved with the approval of ing of the United Nations can of its five permanent mem-
the UN Security Council. In lead to the complete destruction bers are representatives of the
practice, all this remains only of this organisation and the loss West. They are not interested in
on paper. of even a minimal opportunity changing the status quo in the
“The West has long broken for a broad discussion of global world.
the authority of the UN with and international problems. One of Washington's fears is
gross and regular violations of Most countries of the world also that the expansion of the
the Charter of the organisation. think that if the United States number of permanent mem-
According to the UN, one third and Europe face the prospect bers of the Security Council,
of all countries in the world of losing their unique capabili- if it happens, will certainly
are under individual sanctions. ties within the framework of the take place at the expense of
Among them is Russia, which, United Nations, they will sim- non-Western countries. These
unlike many, has managed to ply go to the destruction of this circumstances, in turn, will de-
use sanctions to successfully institution. prive the "pro-Western" model
develop its own capacities. The main international or- of UN governance of its sup-
“It is obvious that the situ- ganisation is experiencing a port.

We’re Lobbying To Secure Kanu’s Release – Kalu

BY JAMES KWEN, Abuja State on Monday virtually, the for the administration of Pres-
Deputy Speaker said that it ident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the
Deputy Speaker of the House was deliberate to work behind Deputy Speaker also hinted of
of Representatives, Hon. Ben- the scene to realise the objec- a likely visit by the elders of
jamin Kalu has disclosed that tive. Igbo land to engage President
frantic efforts are ongoing to Kalu's clarification came Bola Ahmed Tinubu on famil-
secure the release of the leader on the heels of an enquiry by iar issues affecting the South
of the Indigenous Peoples of the programme anchor, Wis- East.
Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi dom Thomas if the Peace In He said: "The Peace in
Kanu. South East Project (PISE-P), South East Project (PISE-P)
He said that while the court a recently launched initiative has reconciliation in the mix of
processes are ongoing, politi- of the Deputy Speaker which what we are trying to achieve.
cal solutions are being worked calls for a non-kinetic meas- We recognise the importance
out. ure to resolve the security of our brother, Nnamdi Kanu
Speaking at the special challenges in the South East in the peace agenda we are
edition of "The Ben Kalu's has abandoned the IPOB pushing. That's the truth. And
Mandate", a radio programme leader. I have been very vocal about
of FLO FM, Umuahia, Abia While calling for support it. I am not hiding it.
16 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 17
18 NATIONAL NEWS Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024

BRIEFLY
Tinubu
To Attend
Inauguration
Of Senegal's
President-elect
BY JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH,
Abuja

President Bola Tinubu will

depart Abuja on Tuesday,
April 2, 2024, for Dakar,
Senegal, to attend the in-
auguration of Senegal's L-R: Plateau State Gov-
President-elect, Bassirou ernor, Barr Caleb Mut-
Diomaye Faye. fwang with Chief of
Presidential spokes- Army Staff, Lt General
man, Ajuri Ngelale, said Taoreed Abiodun Lagba-
Tinubu’s trip is on the in- ja during the governor's
vitation of the Republic of visit to the Army Chief in
Senegal. Abuja at the weekend.
Tinubu, who is the chair-
man of ECOWAS Autho-
rity of Heads of State and

Anglican Primate Condemns ‘Looting’

Government, will join
other regional leaders to
witness the inauguration TAKEAWAYS

Of National Treasury
at Diamniadio Exhibition
Centre on Tuesday. National Treasury

1
“The president will be
accompanied on the trip Primate of the Church
by the minister of foreign BY IGHO OYOYO, Abuja leaders are running after what they lessness, we see purpose being fulfilled. of Nigeria, Anglican
affairs, Ambassador Yusuf can get for themselves and not for the We want to call on our leaders at such Communion, Most
Maitama Tuggar, and other Primate of the Church of Nigeria, An- people. a time as this. Let us sacrifice for the Reverend Henry Ndukuba
senior government of- glican Communion, Most Reverend He called on leaders at all levels to good of the people and for this nation. has condemned the looting
ficials. Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the emulate the spirit of sacrifice exhibit- “Nigeria has all it takes to be a great of the national treasury
looting of the national treasury and ed by Jesus Christ by sacrificing for the nation. But what we are in search of and theft of the country’s
theft of the country’s natural resources good of Nigerians. now, is a leadership that will be able to natural resources daily by
its leaders.
Police Arrest 8 on a daily basis by its leaders.
Ndukuba told journalists during the
“Leadership sacrifice cannot be
found when you look at the way the
sacrifice and lead the people by exam-
ple, standing for what is right. Not only According to him, the loot-
Over UNIMAID Easter celebration in Abuja that the
looting and stealing are done before the
national treasury is being looted, the those in politics, but also our judiciary, ing and stealing are done be-
fore the eyes of Nigerians,
Lecturer's eyes of Nigerians, which has shown the
country’s natural resources are being
stolen, even before the eyes of Nigeri-
not only the judiciary, but also our reli-
gious leaders, both Christians or Mus- which has shown the des-
Murder desperation of leaders to use the oppor-
tunity they have to amass wealth and
ans, and the way people are just using
every opportunity they have, to amass
lims,” he said.
Ndukuba also called on political
peration of leaders to use
the opportunity they have to
BY FRANCIS OKOYE, Maiduguri property for themselves. wealth and property for themselves. leaders in Nigeria to use their positions amass wealth and property
The primate said that in Nigeria pres- “Where is the sacrifice, where is the to alleviate the plight of the downtrod- for themselves.
Borno State Police Com- ently, the citizens are discouraged and service? Where is the selflessness in den in the society, saying that Jesus
mand has disclosed the ar- no longer have confidence in the na-
rest of eight suspects in con- tion’s leadership, because political
leadership? When we look at Jesus, we washing the feet of his disciples shows Bilingual Curriculum

2
see love, we see sacrifice, we see self- humility and compassion.
nection with the killing of a Universal Basic Edu-

UBEC, Stakeholders Develop Curriculum For Bilingual Education

University of Maiduguri lec- cation Commission
turer, Dr Abdulkadir Kamal. (UBEC) in collabora-
Dr Kamal, a lecturer of tion with key stakeholders,
the Department of Physical BY HENRY TYOHEMBA, Abuja Bala Zakari, who doubles as the than 47 million at the primary level.
project supervisor for the Bilingual In a statement he issued yesterday,
has commenced the process
and Health Education, was of developing a smart cur-
gruesomely murdered by Universal Basic Education Education Programme in Nigeria, Apeh explained that the project
riculum for bilingual educa-
unknown person(s) in his Commission (UBEC) in collaboration called for a standardised approach coordinator, Islamic Development
tion in Nigeria.
office at the university on with key stakeholders, has commenced in the development of the Bilingual Bank, Mansir Idris, said the purpose
The head of public rela-
Sunday. the process of developing a smart Education curriculum. of the workshop was to examine the
tions and protocol of UBEC,
The spokesman of Borno curriculum for bilingual education in He harped on the role of UBEC so existing national curriculum alongside
Mr. David Apeh, said the
Police Command, ASP Daso Nigeria. far towards ensuring the success of the the Tsangaya among others and to see
commission recently held
Kenneth, disclosed the arrest The head of public relations and bilingual education programme, right how they could be adapted to fit in for
protocol of UBEC, Mr David Apeh, from the construction of the schools in the bilingual education programme.
a workshop for curriculum
to journalists yesterday in adaptation for the Bilin-
Maiduguri. said the commission recently held a the nine focal states, to the engagement In his contribution, head of ICT Unit
workshop for curriculum adaptation of experts in series of programmes. of UBEC, Dr Ibrahim Bakari, said there
gual Schools where experts
He said upon receiving had brainstorming sessions
the details of the incident, for the Bilingual Schools where experts Zakari said Nigeria is very unique were gaps in the national curriculum,
had brainstorming sessions towards given the peculiarity of the nation's especially in the areas of artificial
on coming up with the best
their men swung into action curriculum for the unique
and arrested immediately developing the best curriculum for the population where the country has intelligence, robotics and coding
schools.
the cornered eight suspects unique schools. more than 7 million learners at the which he said could be incorporated
The commission’s deputy executive Early Childhood Care Development in the new curriculum for bilingual
in connection with the mur-
Judicial Officers

3
der. secretary (Technical), Professor Education (ECCDE) alone and more education.
He said," The com- A not-for-profit and
mand has received a distress
call on the murder of Dr. Ka- NGO Tasks Nigerians On Judicial Officers’ Appointments non-governmental
organisation (NGO)
mal, it was confirmed that he BY JAMES KWEN, Abuja Akintola for its Communications Team which directly impacts the life of every committed to expediting
was murdered in his office maintained that the involvement of the Nigerian. justice in Nigeria, Citizens'
and his car got stolen by the A non-governmental organisation Nigerian people is paramount in shaping "Also, in the vein of judicial Gavel has implored Nige-
killers. (NGO) committed to expediting justice a trustworthy and equitable judicial accountability, the group has condemned rians to be engaged in the
"Eight people have so far in Nigeria, Citizens' Gavel, has implored system. the prevalence of decadence in the ongoing judicial officers’
been arrested and they are Nigerians to be engaged in the ongoing It said the 12 of the 24 nominated judges Nigerian Judicial System, which has appointment process.
undergoing investigation judicial officers’ appointment process. is a crucial phase for Nigeria's democratic been noticeable in recent years. To nip The group said the integ-
to unravel those behind the The group said the integrity of Nigerian journey as more people will be vested this decadence in the bud, Citizens' Gavel rity of Nigerian democracy
act." democracy is not solely determined by with powers to uphold justice, maintain urgently beckons the people of Nigeria is not solely determined by
The PPRO also called for electoral outcomes but equally by the the rule of law, interpret laws, review the to exercise their democratic right to a electoral outcomes but equal-
calm, adding that the situati- judicious selection of judicial officers. constitution, resolve disputes and protect transparent and accountable process in ly by the judicious selection
on is under control. Citizens' Gavel in a statement by Charles the rights of the ordinary Nigerian, all of appointing judges. of judicial officers.
 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 NORTH CENTRAL 19
SHORT READ Witnesses Disown Depositions At SHORT NEWS
UNILORIN Kogi Tribunal Sitting Tinubu Inherited
Worst Economic
Expels, Rusticates BY OLAKUNLE OLASANMI, Abuja November 11, 2023 governorship validly accredited voter for the said
19 Students poll. election. Crisis – Sen Karimi
There was a mild drama at the Kogi The four witnesses, like the previ- Upon cross examination, howev-
BY ABDULLAHI OLESIN, Ilorin State Election Petitions Tribunal sit- ous ones, adopted their witness dep- er, he said he was validly accredited BY AYOBAMI OMOLE-IYAGIN, Lokoja
ting in Abuja, yesterday, as some ositions on oath. to vote and he voted.
The University of Ilorin (UNI- witnesses disowned their deposi- The senator representing Kogi West
However, during cross-examina- When his attention was drawn
LORIN), has expelled and rus- tions before the panel. District, Sunday Karimi has said the
tion by the counsel to respondents, to his witness deposition on oath,
ticate 19 students, including six Four witnesses from Adavi local federal government, under the lead-
they made claims different from which said there was no validly ac-
final year students of the insti- government area of the state gave ership of President Bola Tinubu in-
what was in the witness depositions. credited voter for the election that he
tution for their alleged involve- their evidence for the Social Demo- herited the worst economic challeng-
When shown their deposition, witnessed, he denied the deposition,
ment in various offences. cratic Party (SDP), before the three- es so far in the fourth republic.
they disowned it, saying it was not saying he did not write it.
The director of corporate af- member panel of justices, led by He said that the administration has
written by them while also confirm- Another witness, Yakubu Ab-
fairs of the institution, Mr Kunle Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu. shown commitment towards rebuild-
ing that they were not polling agents dulAzeez, said he stood at a par-
Akogun, in a statement on Mon- The witnesses, when called, ing the economy and the transforma-
but random voters. ticular point throughout the voting
day said the approval of expul- gave virtually the same narration tion of the same to a strong, self-suf-
One of the witnesses, Rufai Mu- period on election day observing the
sion/rustication of the affected regarding what transpired where ficient economy.
hammed, who said he was from proceedings, and that it was from
students by the vice chancellor, they voted even though they were With a plea for more patience, he
Adavi local government, stated in that point he saw that there was
Mr Wahab Egbewole was sequel in different polling units during the enthused that the president’s long-
his deposition that there was no over-voting.
to the recommendations of the term vision, driven by proactive poli-
Students’ Disciplinary Commit- cy actions towards achieving sustain-
tee at its 220th/221st meeting. able economic recovery, is slowly
He said that the affected stu- yielding fruits.
dents were penalised for offenc- Karimi spoke at the maiden edi-
es ranging from misconduct, tion of Igbaruku Day organized by
theft, examination malpractice, Igbaruku-Okeri Community Devel-
hostel bed-space racketeering opment Association (ICDA), held in
and extortion, beating a fellow Igbaruku-Okeri, Yagba West local
student, admission racketeering, council, Kogi State at the weekend.
extortion and assault. Noting that the process of achiev-
He added that penalties for the ing economic recovery should be
offences committed by the stu- seen as a collective effort both by
dents, included rustication for government and the citizenry since
either one semester or one ac- government alone cannot make all
ademic session, including ex- that is good for the people happen,
pulsion. the lawmaker charged the people
“The affected students were on patriotism and commitment to
in various academic levels such the development of their commu-
as 100, 200, 300 and 400 Lev- nities.
els,” he said. He stated that with the citizens
playing their parts, the economic
Northern Youths challenges being faced by the cur-
rent administration will be reason-
Hail Plateau ably addressed with major success-
Speaker Over es, and in the short-term.
He said “The government of
Leadership Style Tinubu inherited a bad, infact the
L-R: The chairman of the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, Jalal Ahmed Arabi and Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule during a worst situation, so far. Tinubu met
BY KHALID IDRIS DOYA, Bauchi
courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja recently. the average gross domestic product
(GDP), growth rate of 1.8 per cent.

Mutfwang Urges PDP Elders To Unite,

Members of the Northern Youth
Association of Nigeria have In terms of inflation rate, the four
passed a vote of confidence on years average preceding the admin-

Uphold Party Values

the speaker of the Plateau State istration of Tinubu was 15.1 per cent.
House of Assembly, Hon. Gabri-
el Dewan.
BY ACHOR ABIMAJE, Jos He emphasised the importance they have identified with since 1999. Easter: Kwara
They said he had continued to
steer the ship of the legislature
of wise guidance and counsel from It is imperative to have the body of Speaker Rejoices
the elders in ensuring that the par- elders functioning, as their wisdom
for the socioeconomic, political
and cultural development of the
Governor of Plateau State, Barr Caleb
Mutfwang has urged elders in the state ty’s stability and respecting the pop- is invaluable in guiding the party.” With Christians
chapter of the Peoples Democratic ular wishes of the people, especially Governor Mutfwang assured that
state in particular and the coun- BY ABDULLAHI OLESIN, Ilorin
Party (PDP), to uphold the party’s at the grassroots level. the party would soon commence the
try at large.
values and contribute to promoting Acknowledging the upcoming congress process, urging elders to
The association’s nation- The speaker of the Kwara State
peaceful coexistence, unity, tolerance congresses to elect party officials, demonstrate leadership and provide
al president, Comrade Godiya House of Assembly, Engr. Yaku-
and cooperation within the party. Governor Mutfwang cautioned good counsel for peace to prevail.
Adams Bogoro said Dewan had bu Danladi-Salihu has congratu-
Governor Mutfwang stated this against actions that could lead to con- Meanwhile, the chairman of the
shown what effective leadership lated the Christian faithfuls on the
during a breakfast meeting with flicts within the party. PDP Elders’ Forum, Raymond Dabo
is with his giant strides in the Pla- Easter celebration.
stakeholders and members of the He stressed the need for inclusiv- expressed gratitude for the gover-
teau Assembly since his emer- Danladi-Salihu in a statement
PDP Elders’ Forum at his residence ity and consensus-building. nor’s leadership and reiterated the el-
gence as speaker in November signed by his chief press secretary,
at the old Government House in Lit- He stated, “PDP belongs to the ders’ commitment to supporting the
2023. Sheu Yusuf called on the Chris-
tle Rayfield, Jos. people of Plateau; it is a platform party’s progress.
He recalled that the Plateau tians to reflect and imbibe the es-
State Assembly is for the first sence and lessons of the season.
time in a very long while, work-
ing in unison in a bid to achieve
ACF-Ex Scribe, Others Decry Rising Out-of-school Children He also called for special
prayers for Nigeria and Nigerian
the common goal of deliver- ic empowerment and checking the ism and dropping out are common leaders for God’s divine guidance
BY AHMED TAHIR, Lafia
ing quality representation by all out-of-school syndrome. characteristics in rural schools. as they chart the way forward to
members of the house just so as LEADERSHIP reports that the They opined that a retention pro- economic prosperity for the na-
Stakeholders at Youth Summit in
to allow the people of the state to annual school census of 2020/2021 gramme should be initiated and tion.
Garaku, Kokona local government
enjoy true dividends of democ- had put the number of out-of- pursued vigorously alongside en- “Happy Easter, He’s risen! To
area of Nasarawa State have decried
racy. school children in Nasarawa State rollment to ensure that pupils and my dear brothers and sisters in
the rising rate of out-of-school chil-
He said the emergence of De- at 430,787. students graduate and move to an- Christ, today and always, may the
dren in the north and called for ur-
wan as speaker of the 10th As- The gender analysis of the figure other tier of education. miracle of Easter fill your hearts
gent measures to address the trend.
sembly in Plateau State was a tes- indicated that 179,045 were male The stakeholders particular- with joy, love, and gratitude. Let us
The summit, which was part of
tament to the fact that Nigerian while the female had 251,742. ly suggested the initiation of sus- celebrate the resurrection of Jesus
the event to mark the annual Nzeh
youths still have a proper place in Stakeholders at the Kokona sum- tainable entrepreneurship and skill Christ and the promise of new be-
Mada Cultural Festival was organ-
the Nigeria democratic and lead- mit including the former secretary acquisition programmes that will ginnings. Have a meaningful and
ized to suggest ways of engaging
ership space, thereby giving them of the Arewa Consultative Forum empower those who are long out blessed Easter, filled with hope,
the unemployed youths in worth-
reasons to dream while keeping (ACF), Dr Anthony Sani were of school in order to take them off faith, and peace,” the speaker said.
while ventures to enhance econom-
their hopes alive. unanimous that chronic absentee- the streets.
20 NORTH WEST/EAST Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024

SHORT READ Troops Kill 11 Terrorists In SHORT NEWS

Easter: Buni Seeks
More Prayers For Katsina, Zamfara Suspended
Kaduna APC
Yobe, Nigeria BY TARKAA DAVID, Abuja responsible for kidnappings and acts of ter- The troops uncovered the illicit sub- Women Leader
BY HUSSAINI JIRGI, Damaturu No fewer than 11 terrorists have been
rorism in some parts of North West Nige-
ria," it stated.
stances being conveyed in a Mazda Saloon
car, after the smugglers absconded, aban- Accuses Uba Sani
Yobe State governor, Mai killed by troops in Katsina and Zamfara
states during raids on identified kingpins’
In a related development, the troops in doning the vehicle on sighting the troops. Of Disloyalty
Mala Buni, has urged the Katsina on 30 March 2024 engaged in a "The vehicle and illicit products will be
Christian faithful to use the hideouts in the North West. fierce gun battle with terrorists in Shawu handed over to the appropriate agency after Suspended women leader of
Easter period to pray more for A statement by the Nigerian Army on Kuka, Shinda, Tafki, Gidan Surajo, and preliminary investigations," it said. the All Progressives Congress
the state and Nigeria. its official X handle said troops in Zam- Citakushi in Kabai I and Kabai II within Meanwhile, in Ebonyi State, troops con- (APC), Hajia Maryam
Governor Buni made the fara on 29 March 2024 raided the den of a the Faskari local government area. ducting night patrols on 31 April 2024, en- Suleiman, has slammed
call in a message felicitating notorious terrorists' kingpin, Hassan Yan- The troops killed eight terrorists and re- countered armed Effium militias along Ur- Kaduna State governor, Uba
with Christians on the occa- tagwaye, in Tsafe local government area. covered three locally fabricated guns, mil- ban Effium in Ohaukwu local government Sani, alleging disloyalty
sion of the Easter celebration, The statement said troops destroyed the itary uniforms and a large quantity of sto- area of Ebonyi State. to the former governor of
saying, "we should pray for camp during the operation in which they len grains. The troops in the combat engagement Kaduna State, Malam Nasir
peace, unity, and prosperity of overpowered the terrorists in an ensuing Also, troops on 29 March 2024 inter- that followed overpowered the militias and El-Rufai within a short time
Yobe State and Nigeria.” gun battle, killing three of them and re- cepted 441 wraps of substance suspect- captured one of the militias. that he became the governor.
He said the Easter came at covering a large cache of arms and am- ed to be cannabis sativa at Molegede vil- The troops also recovered one AK - 47 Ri- He described him as
a time when the Muslim faith- munition. lage in Odeda local government area of fle and 11 rounds of 7.62mm Special Am- ungrateful with a short
ful are observing the Rama- "Yantagwaye and his group have been Ogun State. munition. memory.
dan fast, which provides an In a video which has gone
opportunity for both Muslims viral and sighted in Abuja
and Christians to pray for the yesterday, Mrs Suleiman
state, the nation, and the lead- criticised Uba Sani and
ers. recalled how in 2019 the
The governor urged the former governor of Kaduna
clergies and their followers State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai
to preach and spread the mes- travelled almost 500 times
sage of love and sacrifice as to lobby the party chieftains
contained in the lessons of the at the APC headquarters in
Easter. Abuja to ensure that Senator
Buni said, "We should con- Shehu Sani was replaced
centrate more on the issues with Uba to represent
that unite us in spite of our Kaduna Central Senatorial
individual and collective dif- District in the 9th National
ferences to move forward and Assembly.
prosper as a state and coun- Speaking in Hausa, Mrs
try." Suleiman who is popularly
called Mai Rusau until
her suspension was the
Sokoto Govt women leader of Badarawa/
Confirms Ascites Mailali Ward of the ruling
All Progressives Congress
Outbreak in Kaduna State. She said
BY ADENIYI OLUGBEMI, El-Rufai fought hard and
Sokoto took risk to remove Senator
Sokoto State government Shehu Sani out of the way
has confirmed 35 cases of for Uba who was considered
new Ascites disease in the loyal at the time.
Isa local government area of
the state.
The state commissioner for
President, African Mothers Humanitarian for Peace and Justice for Mother and Children, Dr Hajia Amina Dangaji donating cooked food and raw items to
underprivileged at Kawo New Extension in Kaduna, yesterday. PHOTO BY GBENGA ABIOLA
Kebbi Approves
health, Hajiya Asabe Balar- N1m Subsidy For
abe, confirmed and expressed Each Intending
disappointment at the health
stakeholders in the area for
Army Asks Troops To Remain Steadfast Despite Pilgrim
failing to inform the ministry
about the emergence of the Okuama Killings BY KABIR WURMA, Birnin
Kebbi
disease, describing it as un- displayed much commitment, courage, Nigeria and reminds people of the duties
BY FRANCIS OKOYE, Maiduguri Kebbi State government has
professional. resilience, and professionalism in their and sacrifices they must make towards
Balarabe confirmed the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen approved N1million subsidy
various operations. God, humanity, and the beloved country.
outbreak in a statement issued Taoreed Lagbaja has urged troops of for each of its 3,344 intend-
Lagbaja stated this on Monday at an Represented by the theatre commander
by her media aide, Murjanatu the Nigerian Army to remain steadfast, ing pilgrims for this year's
Easter Luncheon organised for frontline "Operation Hadin Kai " , Maj. Gen Waidi
Magaji Sa’Idu, in Sokoto. diligent and committed to discharge their hajj.
troops of "Operation Hadin Kai " at the Shaibu , the COAS said," ln line with
She said after getting the constitutional roles while still grieving The state commissioner
7 Division of the Nigerian Army sports my Command Philosophy, 'To transform
report, she hurried to the the recent unwarranted and gruesome for information and culture,
complex, Maimalari Cantonment, in the Nigerian Army into a Well-trained,
Usmanu Danfodiyo Univer- murder of their colleagues in Okuama Hon Yakubu Ahmed Birnin
Maiduguri. Equipped and Highly Motivated Force
sity Teaching Hospital, where Community of Delta State. Kebbi, disclosed this yester-
He added that this year's Easter Cel- Towards Achieving our Constitutional
some affected children from The COAS also thanked officers and day in Birnin Kebbi when
ebration is unique in that it coincides Responsibilities', I have ensured the
the area were admitted and soldiers for their doggedness in tackling he briefed newsmen on the
with the Ramadan fast, hence, it allows implementation of quality training and
receiving treatment. the numerous security challenges bedev- outcome of an emergency
Christians and Muslims alike to reflect equipping toward combating the myriads
The commissioner dis- iling the nation, adding that troops have State Executive Council
on God's abundant grace on the nation, of security threats confronting the nation.
closed that the ministry has (SEC) meeting.
set up an isolation centre for He said the gesture was
those who have contracted
the disease, and provided
Kaduna Community Revives Cultural Festival sequel to the hiking of the
2024 Hajj fares by N1.9
qualified health personnel and BY SUNDAY ISUWA, Abuja duna State, according to the paramount "From its inception in 1980, the Tuk- million by the National Hajj
medicines to care for them. chief, Kpok Ham, Dr Gyet Maude, was Ham Festival was conceived to take Commission of Nigeria
The chief nursing officer of It was a joyful moment for the Ham last celebrated six years ago due to sharp place during the Easter season; a season (NAHCON).
General Hospital Isa, Umma- people, in Jaba local government area of increase in the incidences of attacks, that is of great significance to Christians He added, "So, N1million
ru Muhammad Ubandawaki, Kaduna State, as hundreds of dignitaries banditry, kidnappings and general inse- around the world. As you well know, will be paid for each of the
informed the commissioner from diverse ethnic groups within and curity that affected normal life and daily Easter is the season that Christians com- intending pilgrims immedi-
and her team that they had re- outside the state gathered to celebrate activities resulting to the festival being memorate the death and triumphant res- ately.”
ceived 32 suspected cases of the annual 'Tuk-Ham festival' six years put on hold. urrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. All the intending pilgrims
the disease, admitted, treated after it was abandoned as a result of in- According to him, “It is a thing of joy Celebrating the Tuk-Ham festival dur- who had earlier completed
and discharged 30 patients, security. that after years of fear and uncertainty, ing this historic season draws us closer the payment of their fares
with only two on admission The Tuk-ham, which is the rich cul- we gather again because things have to God in introspection on what He has will also be given N1 mil-
at UDUTH. tural heritage of the Ham people in Ka- somehow returned to normalcy. done in our lives over the years. lion.
 Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024 SOUTH WEST 21
SHORT READ Telecom Union Threatens Strike Over SHORT NEWS
2 Cheat Death
As Car Collides Anti-workers' Practices Aseyin Wades
Into K1, Former
With Truck In BY ANDREW OJIEZEL, Lagos strike is because of the failed efforts by workers are working for on projects won Drummer’s Feud
Lagos A trade union in the telecommunication
the union and the Federal Ministry of La-
bour and Employment to resolve the is-
by Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limit-
ed have continued to make life misera-
BY ADEBAYO WAHEED,
Ibadan
BY OLAMIDE OJUOKAIYE, sector, Private Telecommunications and sues, stressing that "the companies have ble for these workers.
Lagos Communications Senior Staff Associa- failed to make themselves available for "These workers are working like Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu
tion of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has threat- conciliatory meetings. slaves in their own country with no en- Olawale Oyebola Ajirotutu
Two people yesterday es- ened to down tools over anti-workers ac- "It is in the light of this that the leader- titlements commensurate with their ef- Adeyeri III, has waded into
caped death by the whiskers tivities. ship of the union is mobilised for strike. forts paid to them. They are made to the lingering Feud between
but sustained Injuries when The union, which is mobilising the Workers, especially the engineers should work without working hours and risk King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall
a sedan car collided with a workers for the industrial action has told down tools as from 12am on Thursday, their lives going to the field in the wee popularly known as KWAM
truck on Lagos-Badagry Ex- them to down tools from April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. hours of the night without adequate se- I and his erstwhile lead drum-
pressway. The union's general secretary, Com- "This decision has become inevita- curity provided for them." mer, Ayankunle Ayanlowo,
The Federal Road Safety rade Okonu Abdullahi, who spoke yes- ble because the subcontractors, Reime He called for immediate recognition of calling on them both to sheath
Corps which confirmed the terday based his call for the strike on the Group, Allstream Streamenergy Solu- the fundamental right of the employees to their swords and allow for
accident said two persons slavery activities employers have sub- tions Limited, Uppercrest Limited, Tyl- freely associate with the Union; recogni- amicable reconciliation.
sustained varying injuries in jected the workers to. lium Nigeria Limited and Specific Tools tion of the union as a negotiating body for The monarch disclosed this
the accident which occurred Okonu said another reason for the and Techniques Limited where these the employees on workers welfare. yesterday at his Iseyin palace
on the Agbara-Badagry Ex- when Ayankunle paid him a
pressway in Lagos. visit upon his invitation over
It was gathered that the ac- the issue.
cident occurred at the Ibere- Ayankunle had accused
ko Barracks axis of the Bad- the Fuji musician of a poor
agry expressway. welfare package for his band
FRSC Badagry ynit com- members which KWAM I de-
mander, William Manga, who nied.
briefed newsmen, said the While addressing journal-
auto crash occurred at about ists after the meeting, Aseyin
12:54 a.m. on Monday. hinted that because Ayinde
According to him, the of- and Ayankunle Ayanlowo
ficers arrived at the scene of have strong connections
the accident involving a car with Iseyin, one being an in-
and a truck at 1:02 a.m. law while the other is a son
He said, “The accident in- of Ado-Awaye, a communi-
volved a Howo truck with ty under Iseyin local govern-
registration number KZ- ment area, he had no choice
R73ZT and a Mazda car than to wade into the crisis
with registration number and seek peaceful settlement.
KTU900BK”

Alli Tasks ‘Proposed Ekiti

Nigerians On Agency Banking
Humility, Love, Scheme To Create
Sacrifice 1,000 Jobs’
BY ADEBAYO WAHEED, BY ALO ABIOLA, Ado-Ekiti
Ibadan First lady of Lagos State, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (middle) marking this year's Easter celebration with children from public, private and special schools across the
state, yesterday. Ekiti State government
Senator representing Oyo has said that the proposed
South Senatorial District agency banking scheme
in the National Assembly,
Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli,
Killings: Nigeria Needs Sanctification – Bishop Adeoye would create over 1,000
direct and indirect jobs
has enjoined Nigerians to and provide entrepreneur-
sustain the virtues of humili- BY JOSHUA DADA, Osogbo for the cleansing, healing and prosperi- luted as defiled”.
ial opportunities for the
ty, love, selflessness and sac- ty of Nigeria. The cleric urged Christians who un-
The lead bishop of Worldwide Anglican people at the grassroots in
rificial spirit as they celebrat- He lamented that thousands of inno- derstood the great spiritual importance
Church (WAC) in Nigeria, Bishop Seun the state.
ed Easter. cent citizens have been killed by ban- of the blood Jesus shed on the Cross and
Adeoye, has said the unending shedding The commissioner for
Alli emphasised the sig- dits, terrorists, separatists, kidnappers, the power of His resurrection to pray fer-
of innocent blood in Nigeria has nega- wealth creation and em-
nificance of Easter in the ritualists, mobs and other armed gangs vently to God to be merciful on Nigeria
tively impacted the country hence the ployment, Otunba Kayo-
Christian calendar and its and unfortunately, “we all looked away by healing the land.
need for sanctification. de Fasae, who stated this,
universal message of atone- unconcerned as if such dastardly acts are He explained that the menace of hun-
The cleric, who spoke during the con- however, said traditional
ment, redemption, renewal, normal in our society”. ger, economic hardship, untold suffering
clusion of four- day 2024 passover cele- rulers in the state have im-
and hope. Adeoye who took his message from and several other challenges ravaging
bration at Rehoboth Arena, Okinni, Osun portant roles to play in en-
He underscored the im- the Book of Numbers 35: 30-34, said the the country is beyond what any politi-
State, called on President Bola Tinubu to suring the success of the
portance of reflecting on shedding of innocent blood constituted cian can resolve without God’s interven-
invite Christian leaders with the aim of scheme which will soon
the profound teachings of grievous offence before God while such tion, saying that Nigeria’s land needs to
declaring a day or a week of atonement become operational in the
Christ, which emphasis- land is declared by the Scripture as “pol- be cleansed without delay.
state.
es love, sacrifice, empathy, Fasae who spoke dur-
and compassion, particular-
ly during these challenging US Lawmakers Host Nigerian Rotary International Scholar, Ayinla ing an advocacy visit to
the State Council of the
times. Traditional Rulers in Ado
"Easter embodies the BY ANDREW OJIEZEL, Lagos With tion for the positive image of the Unit- ator said.
Agency Report ed States that Ayinla and other aspiring Brattin emphasised the commitment Ekiti said the present ad-
core of our Christian faith, ministration was passion-
as it commemorates Jesus youths hold following their experienc- of the Missouri State legislature to
The members of the Missouri State es in the country. strengthening democracy through leg- ate about the wellbeing and
Christ's ultimate sacrifice. I the growth of the people in
General Assembly in the United States In his address while playing host to islative functions, saying the lawmakers
encourage Nigerians to re- terms of job creation
have welcomed a Nigerian-born recip- Ayinla at the Missouri State Capitol in would continue to strengthen U.S. de-
main steadfast in their devo- Governor Biodun Oye-
ient of the Rotary International Schol- Jefferson City, Senator Rick Brattin, mocracy through legislative functions.
tion to God despite the chal- banji had approved the
arship at the University of Central Mis- who represents Missouri’s 31st Sena- Representative Dan Houx, who rep-
lenges our nation faces. sum of N250 million as a
souri, Muritala Ayinla. torial District, expressed his delight in resents Johnson County District 54 in
"Just as Jesus persevered startup loan to support Mi-
The lawmakers in the Missouri Gen- the Nigerian's positive impression of the Missouri House of Representatives,
through tribulations, let us, cro, Small and Medium
eral Assembly comprising 34 members the U.S. commended the University of Central
as Christians, strive to emu- Enterprises (MSMEs) un-
of the Senate representing various dis- “I feel immensely proud of you and Missouri and Rotary International for
late his humility, love, self- der the Ekiti State Employ-
tricts, and 163 House Representatives am excited to learn of your positive per- their efforts in providing scholarships
lessness, and sacrificial spir- ment Trust Fund (ETF).
members expressed their apprecia- ceptions of the United States,” the sen- to foreign students.
it," he said.
22 SOUTH SOUTH/EAST Tuesday, Apirl 02, 2024

SHORT READ
Rivers Group
PDP Declares APC-dominated Rivers SHORT NEWS
David Umahi
Institutes N10m
Prize For Reading
Assembly Illegal Varsity Expels
8 Students For
Competition
BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port Harcourt sume impeachment proceedings against
the governor.
The party noted that other State Hous-
es of Assembly are making laws for the Misconduct
BY ANAYO ONUKWUGHA, Port
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has The statement, which was signed by growth and development of their states BY OBINNA OGBONNAYA,
Harcourt
told members of the Rivers State House the party's state publicity secretary, Tam- and supporting their respective state gov- Abakaliki
of Assembly, especially those who de- bari Sydney Gbara, insisted that the le- ernments.
A forum, The Rivers August tected from its fold to the All Progres- gitimacy of the lawmakers is subject The statement reads in part: "Those Eight students of David
Meeting, has instituted a N10 sives Congress (APC) that they are il- to litigations, following their defection people were the first beneficiaries of the Umahi Federal University
million prize money for book legal. and urged them to first address their le- magnanimity and peaceful disposition of of Health Sciences, Uburu,
reading competition among It, therefore, advised them to stop dis- gal status. Governor Fubara by signing the lopsided Ebonyi State, have been ex-
secondary schools in Port turbing the peace of the state but allow It stated that the affected lawmakers peace accord despite a court of compe- pelled from the institution for
Harcourt, the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to concen- dumped the platform they were elected tent jurisdiction had recognised Rt.Hon. misconduct and indiscipline.
capital, tagged: “'Education trate on delivering dividends of his man- on to join another political party with- Edison Ehie as the speaker of the Riv- The vice chancellor of the
Champions League (ECL).” date to Rivers’ people. out consulting their constituents, adding ers State House of Assembly, which gave institution, Professor Jesse
Unveiling the competition The PDP in a statement made availa- that they have continued to make retro- them a life line to still operate, because Uneke, who made the dis-
in Port-Harcourt during the ble to newsmen in Port Harcourt yester- gressive laws and utterances that are in- having defected to APC without any cri- closure during the matricula-
4th edition of the quarterly day, reacted to the recent threat by the imical to the growth and development ses in PDP, their seats were vacant con- tion ceremony at the univer-
August Meeting book read- Martins Amaewhule-led House to re- of the state. stitutionally. sity campus, said the Senate
ing sessions, the convener of of the school approved disci-
the forum, Mr Kingsley Wali,
said the N10m Prize would be Test APC’s Popularity With LG Poll, ADC Challenges Uzodimma plinary action on 31 students.
He said, "Eight students
split 50% for the winning stu- BY EMMANUEL MGBEAHURIKE, Owerri He said ADC threw the challenge who will emerge as council chairmen, have been expelled, three
dent, 25% for the participat- knowing fully well that a democrat- deputy council chairmen, councilors, su- students received a one-year
ing students from the winning African Democratic Congress (ADC) ic local government council system in pervisory councilors. suspension, seven students
school, and 25% would be set has challenged Governor Hope Uzodim- Imo State has the capacity to econom- "Furthermore, ADC wishes to align received a one-semester
aside for stocking the library ma of Imo State to conduct local govern- ically and politically empower over itself with the popular opinions in the suspension, two students re-
of the winning school. ment elections if he means well for the 10,000 youths of Imo State, including state that a democratic local government ceived two months’ suspen-
Wali said, "The monies youths and also thinks that the All Pro- rapid development of rural communi- system will drastically reduce insecuri- sion, six students bagged a
would be paid to the accounts gressives Congress (APC) is popular at ties and a drastic reduction in crime and ty and crime rates in the State because one-month suspension, one
of the winners as advised by the grassroots. criminality. some of the youths who indulge in these student received two weeks’
their parents." The party made the challenge yester- He said that ADC recognised that organized gangs and crimes may be do- suspension and four students
He wondered why in Nige- day through a statement by its nation- the democratic local government coun- ing so because of joblessness, unem- received warning letters.
ria, non-educational related al vice chairman for South East, Chilos cil system will enhance the leadership ployment, and hardship that is current- “The university main-
programmes like Big Broth- Godsent. capacity and competence of the youths ly ravaging our dear nation and state. tains high discipline, rules
er Naija (BBN) and others, at- and regulations, no student
tracted mouth-watering prize moves out of the Universi-
money for winners, including ty without approval, we ex-
sponsorships, but education- pect you to conduct yourself
al competitions, such as sci- in the highest level of disci-
ence and mathematics com- pline.
petitions for students are not
attracting motivating rewards. Another Enugu
Policeman’s Wife
Edo Guber: APGA Gives Birth To
Candidate Promises Triplet
End To State’s Debt BY NNAMDI MBAWIKE, Enugu
Profile
BY PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin Ten months after the first oc-
City currence in Enugu State Po-
lice Command, another po-
Governorship candidate of the liceman’s wife, Mrs. Helen
All Progressives Grand Al- Nnamani, married to Corpo-
liance (APGA) in Edo State, ral Kingsley Nnamani, serv-
Dr Isaiah Osifo, has promised ing in Nsukka Urban Division
to liberate the state from what has been delivered of a set of
he described as the huge debt triplets.
profile the state has found it- She was delivered of three
self under the Peoples Demo- baby boys at Bishop Shan-
cratic Party (PDP) led admin- ahan Hospital, Nsukka on
istration. March 21, 2024.
Osifo, the former chief of This brings the number of
staff (CoS) to former Gover- children in the family to four
nor Oserheimen Osunbor com- as the couple already had a
mended President Bola Tinubu Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023 general election, Peter Obi (middle) presenting food items and other materials to the Muslim Community at the two-year-old girl child. The
for his decision to have gover- Central Mosque, Onitsha in Anambra State, yesterday. mother and the triplet are in
nor of Anambra State on the good health, the police au-
Economic Management Team thorities said.
of Nigeria.
He said APGA as a polit-
Otti Has Secured 2nd Term Ticket With Performance – Catholic Bishop The state commissioner
of police, Kanayo Uzuegbu,
ical party had shown that it BY KALU EZIYI, Umuahia paign for you," he said. ing his campaign promises which include while congratulating the fam-
has the capacity to address the While describing the governor as a fo- Infrastructure development, payment of a ily thanked God for the safe
economic challenges and so- Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, the Most cused leader with clear mission, he as- decade pension arrears, and repositioning delivery of the babies and
cial challenges bedevilling the Rev Augustine Echema has said Abia sured him that members of the dioceses of the economy of the state. described the act as a good
country, adding that Anambra State governor, Alex Otti, has secured will continue to pray for his protection and "Work has started on both Obohia and omen for the police and Enu-
State under APGA has clearly second term ticket for the office through more achievements. Ohanku Roads here in Aba. We will do gu State Command in gener-
demonstrated that under Prof his quality service and selfless leadership. "Your first visit, the day after you won something a little different on the later be- al.
Chukwuma Soludo, the for- The cleric stated this when he received the election last year, which you referred cause we are going to use cement pave- In a statement by the
mer Central Bank of Nigeria Otti during a visit to the Christ The King to a few moments ago, touched me per- ment technology so that it will last long- spokesman of the command,
Governor. Cathedral, Aba, describing the gover- sonally and humbled me the more. er," he noted. Daniel Ndukwe, he said the
He said if voted for at the nor's achievements within 10 months as "Abia residents are for once proud of "I will not take the church for granted commissioner urged public-
September 21, 2024 governor- remarkable. their governor and are very happy. As the knowing the significant roles it played in spirited individuals, group,
ship election Edo State under "I bet you, if you continue like this, you scripture says, when the righteous are in enthroning good governance in the state. and organisations to support
his watch will heave a sigh of wouldn't need any campaign for reelection authority, the people rejoice. Thank you And this was what led to my visit to the the family in the upkeep of
relief from the burden of debt for second term. Your work will speak for and God bless you." Cathedral the day after I won the elec- the children in whatever way
in the state. you. The things you're doing will cam- Earlier, Otti said he had started fulfill- tion," he said. they could.
 Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024 23
• NEWS
• MONEY
TIMELINE
• CAPITAL MARKET
• INSURANCE
Cost Of Basic
• INTERVIEW Food Items Up
By 96%
• ANALYSIS

The cost of basic

food items that meet
STOCK INDEX the minimum nutri-
(AS AT MARCH 28 ent requirements has
almost doubled with-
ASI (Points) 104,562.06 in a year, according
DEALS (Numbers) 10,257 to the latest ‘Cost
of Healthy Diet’ re-
VOLUME (Numbers million) 623.075 port by the National
VALUE (Nbillion) 16.955 Bureau of Statistics
(NBS).
(Ntrn) 59.121 The report in collab-
oration with Global
INFLATION 2023 2022 Alliance for Improved
RATE (%) Nutrition, shows that
the national average
OCT 27.33 21.09 Cost of a Healthy Diet
(CoHD) rose by 96.2
NOV 28.20 21.47 percent to N938 per
DECEMBER 28.92 21.34 day in February this
year from N473 per
day in the same pe-
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES riod of 2023. It also
L-R: Group chief risk officer, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, Olufunmilayo Lewis; executive vice president, Global Trade Bank at African rose by 9.32 percent
(AS AT MARCH 26, 2024 ) Export-Import Bank, Haytham El-Mayeergi, and director & global head, trade finance at African Export-Import Bank, Ms Gwen Mwaba, at the from N858 in January.
USD 1415.46 launch of the Afreximbank TradeLink digital SCF solution in Lagos recently

Recapitalisation: Experts Charge Lafarge Africa

GBP 1790.98
EUR 1534.94
Rewards

CBN On Safety Of Depositors' Funds

INTER BANK LENDING RATE RATE CHANGE%) Customers, Unveils
Waterproof Cement
(AS AT MARCH 26, 2023)

O/N 26.0000 -0.75

…No need to panic, banks assure BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos
1M 19.2500 -2.25
3M 21.0000 -1.25 BY BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO AND proach to the CBN’s new guidelines lent of about N500 billion. The re- Lafarge Africa Plc has re-
OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos
on the recapitalisation of banks in the ality is that the capitalization require- warded its performing trade
6M 21.8750 -1.03 country. ment has not increased materially in partners for excellent per-
Stakeholders have said it is imper- The chief executive officer of real terms, that is when adjusted for formance in the year 2023

COMMODITY INDEX (N/KG) ative for the Central Bank of Nige- Centre for the Promotion of Private inflation. as the company unveiled
ria (CBN) to assure depositors of the Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda Yusuf ACAMB, in the statement not- Watershield, waterproof ce-
(AS AT MARCH 28, 2024 ) safety of their funds in the banking warned on the Implications of the ed that while Nigerian banks are ment.
Cocoa 12,500.00 0.00% system, irrespective of the current Proposed Recapitalisation of Nige- globally regarded as safe, resilient The event, held in Lagos,
Soyabean 667.00 0.00% level of capitalisations of banks. rian Banks that the last major review and thriving; there is always room brought together industry
This is as the Association of Cor- of minimum capital requirement was for growth. “As Nigeria seeks to ag- leaders, trade partners, and
Raw Cashew 1,200.00 0.00% done in 2005, some 18 years ago. gressively unlock its innate potential stakeholders to celebrate a
Sorghum 470.00 0.00% porate & Marketing Communication
Professionals of Banks (ACAMB) According to him, “but since to become a global emerging econ- year of remarkable accom-
Paddy rice 612.04 0.00% has said there is no need for bank then, the value of the minimum cap- omy, banks must also stand ready to plishments and to strength-
customers as well as the general pub- ital has been significantly eroded by play their crucial roles of financial en partnerships for future
QUOTE OF THE DAY lic to panic over the state of the in- inflation. For instance, the official intermediation. success.
dustry following the new minimum exchange rate in 2005 was about “The CBN circular on review Also, the unveiling of
capital as stipulated by the Central N130 to the dollar. This meant that of minimum capital requirement Watershield Cement, the
The real issue is that the N25 billion for a national bank, for commercial, merchant and first waterproof cement in
inflation has weakened Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The Nigerian Association of for instance, was equivalent to $192 non-interest banks over the next 24 Nigeria set to revolution-
the value of money million. The naira equivalent today months has laid to rest any anxie- ise the industry as this feat
overtime which makes Chambers of Commerce, Industry,
Mines and Agriculture also said it is is about N250 billion. For the Inter- ty about the intention, process and stands as a testament to
recapitalisation imperative national Banking licence, it would possible outcome of the new recap- Lafarge Africa’s unwaver-
and inevitable – CPPE taking a cautious and analytical ap-
be about $384 million, an equiva- italisation exercise. ing commitment to pushing
CEO, Dr. Muda Yusuf the boundaries of possibil-
Nigeria On Track With 70% NIN Target – Report ity and setting new bench-
marks of excellence in the
BY ROYAL IBEH, LAGOS itored the project, as of April 30, plementation report on the project industry.
2023, a total of $35.6 million had published on March 29, 2024, said The theme of this year’s
A new report has revealed that Ni- been disbursed for the implemen- NIMC is making satisfactory pro- ceremony, ‘Winning with
geria, through the Nigeria Identity tation of the project. gress. Excellence and Innova-
Management Commission (NIMC) The target is for Nigeria to in- The World Bank, while high- tion’, underscored the com-
is making progress, towards achiev- crease the number of persons with a lighting some of the milestones of pany’s commitment to ex-
ing the 70 per cent NIN target by the National Identity Number (NIN), is- the projects in its latest implementa- cellence and innovation in
end of 2024. sued by a robust and inclusive foun- tion report on the project published the pursuit of shared goals.
Recall that the Nigeria Identity dational Identification (ID) system, on March 29, 2024, said NIMC is Speaking, GMD/CEO,
for National Development (ID4D) that facilitates their access to ser- making satisfactory progress. Lafarge Africa, Lolu Alade-
Group Business Editor Akinyemi stated that, “to
Nse Anthony-Uko initiative, which commenced in vices. According to the World Bank,
2019, is being financed through an As of December 2023, 104.16 NIMC has updated its Android en- our trade partners, your
Assistant Business Editor (Lagos) unwavering commitment,
Zaka Khaliq International Development Associ- million Nigerians had received rollment software which will short-
ation (IDA) credit of $115 million NINs, thereby achieving 70 per cent en the time of enrolment, adding dedication, and hard work
Correspondents/Reporters and co-financing of $100 million of the target, according to NIMC that, “Updates include the reduction have been instrumental in
• Chika Izuora from the French Agency for Devel- figures. By June 2024, NIMC is of the enrolment fields to 10 mini- our success this past year.
• Mark Itsibor opment and $215 million from the scheduled to have provided 148 mil- mal fields, and the introduction of Together, we have navigat-
• Bukola Idowu European Investment Bank. lion Nigerians with their NIN under a two-factor authentication for en- ed challenges, conquered
• Olushola Bello According to the World Bank, the scheme. rolment officers amongst other fea- obstacles, and forged ahead,
• Yusuf Babalola which facilitated the loans and mon- The World Bank, in its latest im- tures of the upgrade are completed. leaving an indelible mark
on our shared journey.”
24 BUSINESS\NEWS Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BRIEFLY
L-R: Head of Food Desk,
Bank Auditors Standard Organisation
Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Yunusa
Information Sharing Mohamad, presenting the
Micronutrient Fortification
To Combat Bank Index Top Five Tier Award
Fraud and the Fortification
Excellence Award to
BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos Dangote Sugar as a leading
brand in food fortification
The Association of Chief Au- and excellence to the Group
dit Executives of Banks in Ni- Managing Director/CEO,
geria (ACAEBIN) has called Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
for the establishment of an as- Ravindra Singhvi, and Head
surance community of Infor- Quality Assurance, Dangote
mation Security, Internal Au- Sugar Refinery Plc, Adepoju
dit, Internal Control/Systems Aderemi at the 2024 edition
Control, Compliance, and Risk of Technoserve MFI Annual
Management departments by Awards and Millers for
banks to collaborate regularly Nutrition Launch awards
and share insights and moni- ceremony held in Lagos.
tor cybersecurity-related initi- PHOTO BY KOLAWOLE ALIU
atives and projects.

How Nigerian Airlines Can Survive

This recommendation was
contained in the Communique ment support to ensure that more
issued at the end of the Associ- local airlines compete favourably

On Int'l Routes – Stakeholders

ation’s Annual General Meet- on the international routes.
ing and Retreat of members "It's good that Nigeria has a car-
held in Abuja. rier on the international route again
The week-long event with and we could see the impact imme-
the theme ‘The Role of the
BY YUSUF BABALOLA, Lagos lines have reduced their airfare dras- March 4, which averaged approxi-
tically. mately N2,478,466.75 diately as direct flight to London
Internal Auditor in Promot- Aviation stakeholders have warned and also other airlines such as Air
ing Stability in the Financial For instance, RwandAir Express Also, on the Lagos to New York
local airlines venturing into interna- reviewed its airfare to N1,102,563; route on Qatar Airways, the ticket France, Air Maroc, KLM all have to
Services Sector and National tional routes to ensure that their tick- adjust their prices. There is nothing
Economic Growth’, witnessed Royal Air Maroc at N1,628,675; and was sold for N2,982,049 as of March
et cost is competitive enough to keep Ethiopian Airlines at N1,641,249. 4. However, as of Saturday, it was good as supporting our own and the
a convergence of members and them on the route. need to have more Nigerian airlines
other banking industry stake- This was against a round-trip econ- sold for N1,989,098.
They argued that the airlines can omy class ticket from Lagos to Lon- KLM charged N3,158,314; Air on the international routes.
holders sharing ideas and run into early crises with uncompet- "We have seen the benefit and
knowledge on the challenges don, on March 4, 2024, which attract- France priced it at N3,148,308; Unit-
itive fare like some local airlines that ed significantly higher prices. ed Airlines listed it at N3,193,185, one thing is to start and another
and opportunities of the bank- have plied the route before. is to sustain it so I will advise that
ing industry, by extension the Air France priced it at N2,482,138, and Delta Air Lines offered the tick-
Recall that Air Peace, on Friday, while Lufthansa offered it at et for N3,310,097, on March 4, 2024. there should be schedule integrity
economy, and the efforts of launched the Lagos-London route and reliability from Air Peace and
the Central Bank of Nigeria N1,966,165. Qatar Airways provid- However, speaking to LEADER-
even as the management of United ed the same ticket for N2,016,824, SHIP, the general secretary, Aviation any would be carrier. Their frequen-
to stimulate the economy and Nigeria Airlines (UNA), said the air- cy must be respected even as they
reposition it in line with the and KLM priced it at N2,448,740. Round Table Initiative (ARTI), Olu-
line is the next in line to launch flight The average fare for flights on mide Ohunayo, said Air Peace com- will have to look at partner airlines
mandate of the President Bola operations to the United Kingdom. that can help to move passengers be-
Tinubu. March 30 amounted to approxi- ing into Lagos-London crashed the
However, since Air Peace launched mately N1,457,495.67, reflecting a airfare on the route. yond Gatwick or link them to anoth-
its Lagos -London routes, foreign air- decrease from the prices observed on He, however, called for govern- er airport beyond London.
Insurance
Professionals HMOs Resist Recapitalisation Format, Govt Dominance
Advocate National BY ROYAL IBEH, Lagos replaced the National Health Insur- terest-yielding account that the Au- a lever to hedge the risk of failure of
Unity Amid Ramadan ance Scheme Act of 1999, which thority shall prescribe as security for the private health insurance scheme.
The Health Maintenance Organisa- failed to enrol more than 10 per cent its members.” Should the NHIA decide to use
BY ZAKA KHALIQ, Lagos tions (HMOs) in Nigeria, are resist- of the population of the country. Similarly, the chairman, Institute the capital base, then it should not
ing the format of the recapitalisa- However, HMOs have pointed for Healthcare Finance and Man- be by an arbitrary 20 per cent of
Insurance professionals and tion exercise and mandatory health out some lapses in the operational agement (IHFM) Limited, Dr. Ladi paid-up capital, the chairman said,
other experts have advo- insurance coverage of residents by guidelines of the Act that could sti- Awosika, has decried the 20 per adding that, the method is valid
cated national unity among only state health insurance scheme, fle their operations in carrying out cent annual turnover as stipulated only if it is tied in an actuarially
people of different reli- LEADERSHIP learnt. their mandate. in the National Health Insurance Act determined way to the risk profile
gion, ethnicity and race as This is even as they have de- For instance, they pointed to Sec- (NHIA), even as he has called on the of the health insurance scheme and
enshrined in the doctrine of scribed the operational guidelines of tion 15(4) of the Act which states federal government to review the its carrier, the HM0.
Islam and exemplified in the the National Health Insurance Act that; “A private health insurance operational guidelines of the Act. "The NHIA should not just
current month of Ramadan. (NHIA), as a final nail in the coffin. scheme or plan shall be required as Awosika observed that the paid- state a security deposit require-
The professionals who Recall that the Nigerian govern- a condition for registration and li- up capital of the HMO has no di- ment through a black­box ap-
spoke at the 2024 Char- ment signed into law the new Na- censing by the Authority to deposit rect relationship with the health risk proach where the stakeholders are
tered Institute of Insurance tional Health Insurance Act (NHIA) with a Bank accredited by the Au- profile of a private health insurance not privy to the mechanism of the
of Nigeria (CIIN) ’s Ram- 2022 on 19 May 2022. The NHIA thority an amount of money in an in- scheme and it should not be used as determination.
adan lecture on the theme;
Ramadan: an epitome of
spirituality, self-discipline
& interpersonal relation-
Metering Gap Widens Further As Electricity Consumers Increase To 12.12m
ship, agreed that Rama- The number of electricity consum- federal government to close the figure grew by 9.38 per cent from the N260.16 billion they collect-
dan is another rare oppor- ers rose by 410,000 from 11.71 metering gap in the country. the 5.13 million reported in Q4 ed in Q3 2023 .
tunity for every living thing million in the third quarter of 2023 The NBS report, which focus- 2022,” the NBS stated. It added that on a year-on-year
to witness another blessed to 12.12 million in the fourth quar- es on energy billed, revenue gen- Similarly, estimated electricity basis, revenue collected rose by
month, advising Islamic ter of 2023. erated, and customers by distribu- customers stood at 5.83 million in 26.96 per cent over the N232.32
faithfuls to use the month The National Bureau of Statis- tion companies, showed that on a Q4 2023, showing a decrease of billion collected in the fourth
to correct their wrongs and tics (NBS) stated in its Electric- year-on-year basis, the number of 3.34 per cent over the 6.03 mil- quarter of 2022.
have the interests of oth- ity Report for the fourth quarter electricity customers increased lion recorded in Q3 2023. It stated that electricity supply
er fellow human beings at (Q4) of 2023 released in Abuja on by 9.59 per cent in Q4 2023 from “On a year-on-year basis, es- was 6,432 (Gwh) in the fourth
heart, thereby, fostering na- Monday, that the increase was by 11.06 million reported in Q4 2022. timated customers decreased by quarter of 2023 from 5,732 (Gwh)
tional unity. 3.46 per cent. It said in Q4 2023, the number 1.73 per cent in Q4 2023 from recorded in the third quarter of the
Ramadan is annually ob- The increase in the number of of metered customers stood at the 5.93 million recorded in Q4 year.
served by Muslims global- electricity consumers signifies 5.61 million compared with the 2022. ” However, the report said on a
ly, who are to abstain from further widening of the meter- 5.68 million recorded in Q3 2023, The NBS also said that elec- year-on-year basis, electricity sup-
eating, drinking, sexual in- ing gap in the country which has this indicated a 1.32 per cent de- tricity distribution companies ply increased by 14.64 per cent in
tercourse and other atroci- been hovering around 46 per cent crease. collected N294.95 billion in rev- Q4 2023 compared with the 5,611
ties from dawn till sunset. despite huge interventions by the “On a year-on-year basis, the enue in Q4 2023 compared with (Gwh) reported in the Q4 2022.
 Tuesday, April 2, 2024 BUSINESS\NEWS 25
BRIEFLY TAKEAWAYS
IWoMA Preps Crude Oil
Women Miners For Supply
Loans, Grants United States sup-
BY SILAS EZEUGWU, Abuja pliers of crude oil
are giving Nigeria
A minerals sector profes- and other Organisa-
sional pressure group, the tion of the Petroleum
Initiative for Women Min- Exporting Countries
ers in Africa (IWoMA) has (OPEC) members a
launched the Women Miners tough fight to retain
Grants and Loans Readiness their position as ma-
Project to enhance the ca- jor oil exporters.
pacity of women miners for Since the imposi-
grants and loans. tion of Western sanc-
The Loans Readiness Pro- tions on Russia in
ject is not a loan scheme, 2022, US oil exports
but a project that aims to en- have surged, setting
hance the capacity of women five new monthly re-
miners for loans and grants. cords, according to
IWoMA, whose core man- data from the US En-
date is supporting and facil- ergy Information Ad-
itating positive changes for ministration (EIA).
women miners across Africa, This shift is par-
R-L: Minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo with the minister of art, culture and creative economy, Hannatu Musawa, after their meeting on visa protocols for
has urged the social sector ticularly evident in
easy access to events aimed at facilitating growth in the creative industry in Abuja. PHOTO BY NAN
workers to increase their in- India, a major buy-
terest and efforts in improv- er of Nigeria’s crude
ing the living standards and
operational safety of women
miners in rural mining com-
Low Crude Output: Nigeria Losing Oil Buyers To US oil, which has in-
creasingly turned to
US crude, displac-
munities. BY CHIKA IZUORA, Lagos said. result of sanctions against Russian oil ing sanctioned Rus-
An official statement is- This shift is particularly evident in but also due to the inclusion of West sian oil, partly due
sued by a representative of Nigeria’s position as a major oil ex- India, a major buyer of Nigeria’s crude Texas Intermediate in the dated Brent
porter is facing new challenges as the to Indian refiners re-
IWoMA, Dr Adeola Olajug- oil, which has increasingly turned to benchmark, which has integrated US fusing cargoes from
bagbe, stated that the harsh United States suppliers have muscled US crude, displacing sanctioned Rus- crude into the European oil diet.
their way into the oil market once dom- tankers owned by
conditions under which sian oil, partly due to Indian refiners re- For instance, imports into the Neth- the sanctioned Rus-
women miners work in com- inated by Nigeria and other Organisa- fusing cargoes from tankers owned by erlands have surged since West Texas
tion of the Petroleum Exporting Coun- sian firm Sovcomflot
munities demand more ur- the sanctioned Russian firm Sovcom- Intermediate was included in the dat- PJSC.
gent measures, more proac- tries (OPEC). flot PJSC. ed Brent benchmark last year, ensur-
tive mitigation actions and Since the imposition of Western “US production is going up and ing US crude would become a part of
greater collaboration among
stakeholders.
sanctions on Russia in 2022, US oil
exports have surged, setting five new
OPEC and Russian production is go-
ing down — so the US, by definition,
the European diet.
Data from EIA also showed US im-
Easing Hunger
monthly records, according to data is going to have more market share,” ports to France jumped nearly 40 per-
from the US Energy Information Ad- 17 states have received
said Gary Ross, an oil consultant turned cent from 2021 to 2023, while those to
ACCI Calls For ministration (EIA). hedge fund manager at Black Gold In- Spain rose 134 percent.
their shares of the over
one million 10kg rice,
National Unity To The sanctions, coupled with trade re-
strictions on Venezuela, have signifi-
vestors LLC. “As US production continues to being distributed by the
Data from the global ship tracker also gradually grind higher, every incremen-
Empower Business cantly altered global oil trade dynam- showed the US oil shipments are ex- tal barrel that’s being produced is likely
Aliko Dangote Founda-
tion (ADF), across the
Growth ics, enabling US suppliers to capture
markets traditionally dominated by
pected to hit a record 2.2 million bar- going to be exported,” said Matt Smith, 774 local governments
rels a day in March. lead Americas oil analyst at Kpler, a in Nigeria.
The President, Abuja OPEC and its allies, analysts at EIA Experts said this surge is not solely a global trade intelligence platform.
Chamber of Commerce Dangote Foundation
is partnering with cred-
and Industry (ACCI)
Emeka Obegolu, has Dangote Distributes 1m 10kg Rice To 17 States To Ease Hunger ible NGOs, civil socie-
ties, and religious bodies
urged Nigerians to build
a united nation, where the BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos ers to ensure the donations go to the most ADF, was present at both the flagging- among others to ensure
business community can vulnerable in all the states and local gov- off ceremony in Kano and Lagos, where the donations go to the
So far, 17 states have received their ernments across Nigeria. 120,000 and 80,000 bags of 10kg rice most vulnerable in all
thrive and contribute to shares of the over one million 10kg rice,
national development. She said the Foundation is guided by a were distributed to both Kano and La- the states and local gov-
being distributed by the Aliko Dangote vision of empowering Africans to achieve gos states respectively said he has re- ernments across Nigeria.
Obegolu said this in a Foundation (ADF), across the 774 local
statement issued to news- their self-actualization and full potential solved to do all within his powers to as-
governments in Nigeria. as it believes that every individual, re- sist all the tiers of the government in
men in Abuja to celebrate
2024 Easter festivities.
Managing director and chief executive gardless of their circumstances, deserves alleviating poverty in Nigeria. Partnership
officer of the ADF, Zouera Youssoufou the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Dangote said, the food intervention
He called on the gov- said, the Foundation would ensure that Sterling Bank, in part-
ernment and relevant It would be recalled that the ADF, re- programme, demonstrates the Founda- nership with the Afri-
all the local governments in Nigeria get cently flagged off the distribution of over tion’s commitment to upholding the val-
stakeholders to create an their shares of the rice before the end of ca Export-Import Bank
enabling environment for one million bags of 10kg rice across all ues of compassion and solidarity that and Woodhall Capital,
the Ramadan period. the 774 local governments in Nigeria in are at the core of humanity. Dangote
businesses to thrive. Youssoufou said the Foundation is has launched AFREX-
This festival represents Kano and Lagos respectively. said the initiative is a crucial step to- IMBANK Tradelink, a
partnering with credible NGOs, civil so- President of Dangote Group, Aliko wards alleviating the ongoing economic
the triumph of life over cieties, and religious bodies among oth- new and innovative digital
death and encompasses Dangote, who is also the chairman of challenges faced by our nation. solution, for supply chain
the crucifixion, burial, financing in Nigeria.
and subsequent resurrec-
tion of Christ.
Sterling Bank, AFREXIMBANK To Innovate Supply Chain Financing The innovation is
launched under the aegis
Obegolu urged entre- BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos payments in local currencies across Af- AFREXIMBANK, and NGN financing of the Africa Trade Gate-
preneurs and business rican countries. The launch event, held is provided by Sterling Bank. Suppliers way (ATG), to provide
owners to seize the op- Sterling Bank, in partnership with the in Lagos makes Sterling Bank the pio- to Nigerian corporates can thus benefit banks across the con-
portunities presented by Africa Export-Import Bank and Wood- neer bank for Nigeria. from financing in both local and foreign tinent with the tools to
Easter to recommit them- hall Capital, has launched AFREX- This partnership between African Ex- currency, as per their requirements. gather market informa-
selves to excellence and IMBANK Tradelink, a new and inno- port-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK) The managing director of Sterling tion, connect buyers and
innovation in their respec- vative digital solution, for supply chain and Sterling Bank is a unique and in- Bank, Abubakar Suleiman said: “Ster- sellers across the conti-
tive fields. financing in Nigeria. novative arrangement that leverages ling Bank is committed to meeting the nent, and facilitate pay-
He reiterated the im- The innovation is launched under the complementary strengths of both trade finance needs of Nigerian cor- ments in local currencies
portance of supportive the aegis of the Africa Trade Gateway institutions to provide a comprehen- porates and their suppliers and we are across African countries.
policies, infrastructure (ATG), to provide banks across the con- sive, market-leading solution to Nige- proud to introduce this much-needed The launch event, held
development and access tinent with the tools to gather market rian corporations and their suppliers. product in partnership with AFREX- in Lagos makes Sterling
to finance for sustainable information, connect buyers and sell- Under the partnership arrangement, IMBANK for the benefit of Nigerian Bank the pioneer bank for
business growth. ers across the continent, and facilitate USD and EUR financing is provided by businesses.” Nigeria.
26 BUSINESS\NEWS Tuesday, April 2, 2024

BRIEFLY Insecurity: Rail Passenger Traffic Drops By 49.73%

Community ...Revenue reduce 7.5% To N1.07bn number of rail transport passen-
gers decreased by 32.08 per cent,
Empowerment BY ADEGWU JOHN, Abuja of 2023 indicated that the number Similarly, it showed that from 3,212,948 recorded in 2022 to
Critical To Energy of rail transport passengers in Q4
2023 stood at 672,198. This was
N423.22 million was collected in
Q4 2023 as revenue from goods/
2,182,388 recorded in 2023.
The NBS said the revenue re-
Passenger traffic on the Nigeri-
Sector Stability an Railway Corporation operat- lower than the 1,337,108 record- cargos, this increased by 169.16 ceived from passengers declined
by 2.64 per cent in 2023 from the
ed rail transport services dropped ed in Q4 2022, representing a de- per cent from N157.23 million re-
– Seplat Energy by a whopping 49.73 per cent in cline of 49.73 per cent. ceived in Q4 2022. N4,546,342,050 recorded in 2022
BY OLUSHOLA BELLO, Lagos the fourth quarter 2023, as securi- The report also showed that to- “Also, other receipts grew by to N4,426,495,760 in 2023.
ty challenges kept many commut- tal revenue generated from passen- 3.02 per cent from the N382.17 “However, the volume of cargo
Seplat Energy Plc said, ers away. gers in Q4 stood at N1.07 billion million recorded in Q4 2022 to and revenue from cargo in 2023
the execution of corpo- The National Bureau of Statis- compared with the N1.15 billion N393.72 million recorded in Q4 increased by 102.04 per cent and
rate social investment tics (NBS) in its Rail Transporta- generated in Q4 of 2022, repre- 2023. 144.32 per cent respectively, com-
(CSI) programmes in tion Data for fourth quarter (Q4) senting a decrease of 7.51 per cent. It said on an annual basis, the pared with 2022,” the report said.
oil and gas producing
communities as well as
empowerment of their Again, Zenith Named Nigeria’s Best Bank
people is capable of pro- BY BUKOLA ARO-LAMBO, Lagos Objective criteria considered in- unwaveringly to delivering excep- write the industry playbook,” He
moting stability in the cluded: growth in assets, profita- tional value to our stakeholders”. added that: “In this ever-chang-
energy sector and ensur- Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the bility, geographic reach, strategic He expressed profound grati- ing environment, the Best Bank
ing security of critical na- Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global relationships, new business devel- tude to the founder and chairman, Awards recognise the financial in-
tional assets. Finance Best Banks Awards 2024, opment and innovation in products. Jim Ovia, for his exceptional vi- stitutions that offer the broadest
Chief operating of- winning the award for the fourth Subjective criteria included the sion and foundational role in es- range of services, long-term reli-
ficer, Seplat Energy, Mr. time since 2019. opinions of equity analysts, cred- tablishing a resilient and endur- ability, and technological innova-
Samson Ezugworie said The Bank was among other it rating analysts, banking consult- ing financial institution. He also tion.”
this during the Society banks from 36 countries in Africa ants and others involved in the in- lauded the board for their astute Global Finance’s “Best Banks
of Petroleum Engineers recognised as the prestigious Glob- dustry. insights and exemplary leader- Awards” are recognised amongst
Oloibiri Lecture Series al Finance announced its 31st An- Commenting on the award, the ship, the staff for their steadfast the world’s most influential bank-
and Energy Forum (SPE nual Best Bank Awards Winners. outgoing group managing director/ commitment and unwavering ing/finance and corporate profes-
OLEF) 2024 organised The editors of Global Finance chief executive of Zenith Bank, Dr. dedication, and the customers for sionals as the most coveted and
by SPE Nigeria Council made the selections after exten- Ebenezer Onyeagwu said: “This their staunch loyalty to the Zenith credible awards in the banking in-
in Abuja, with the theme sive consultations with corporate award serves as a powerful affirma- brand. dustry, with winners chosen in 150
‘Stability in the Energy financial executives, bankers and tion of our resilience and tenacity Publisher and editorial director countries and territories across Af-
Sector: Integrated Strat- banking consultants, and analysts despite headwinds and a very chal- of Global Finance, Joseph D. Gia- rica, AsiaPacific, the Caribbean,
egies for Infrastructure, worldwide. Factors considered in lenging macroeconomic environ- rraputosaid: “Banking has reached Central America, Central & East-
Transportation and Secu- selecting the top banks ranged from ment. Indeed, it is a testament to another watershed moment with ern Europe, Latin America, the
rity.’ the quantitative objective to the in- our status as the leading financial the debut of generative artificial Middle East, North America and
Ezugworie, who spoke formed subjective. institution in Nigeria, dedicated intelligence, which promises to re- Western Europe.
during the Energy Forum
Discussion Session, said
operators and the energy
industry at large must
refocus on sustainability
and think long-term.

Stay Informed To
Optimise Investment
Portfolios, Experts
Urge Investors
BY KINGSLEY OKOH, Lagos
L-R: Senior marketing
manager, Infinix Nigeria,
Investment experts have Doris Zhao; head of marketing
urged investors to stay in- Showmax Nigeria, Arinola
formed and agile to success- Shobande; actress and voice
fully navigate uncertainties over artist, Adeola Awodein;
and optimise investment port- actress, Scarlet Gomez,
folios. and integrated marketing
The experts, who spoke at communications & PR
a webinar organised by Sov- manager,Yemisi Ode, during
ereign Finance Company the media parley of the Infinix
Limited (SFL) on ‘Sustaina- Note 40 series in Lagos.PHOTO
BY KOLAWOLE ALIU
ble Investment Strategies for
Changing Times,’ noted that,
spreading investments
across various assets or as-
Fraudsters Now Exploit QR Codes, NITDA Warns
set classes is crucial to re- fraud, and phishing schemes. can generate QR codes that point to codes inserted in fake advertise-
BY ROYAL IBEH, Lagos NITDA explained that, “QR malicious applications or phishing ments or online surveys. This in-
duce risk.
On his part, the manag- codes, while fast and convenient websites. Users scan these codes formation can then be exploited
The federal government, through for quick access to information and thinking they are genuine and end for identity theft or other target-
ing director, SFL, Olusola the National Information Technolo-
Dada, said spreading invest- actions, have unfortunately become up having their information stolen. ed frauds.”
gy Development Agency (NITDA), a tool exploited by scammers for Scammers can create QR codes that On preventive measures, the
ments lessens the impact of a has cautioned Nigerians against
decline in any single invest- fraudulent activities. These activi- start illicit transactions or reroute agency cautioned Nigerians to
scanning QR codes as scammers ties take various forms and are de- payments to their accounts rather guard against falling victim to
ment, especially, during un- are now exploiting them to de-
certain times like economic signed to lure unsuspecting users than to the intended recipients. scammers, by being wary of scan-
fraud users. into scanning them. “Threat actors may embed ma- ning codes from unfamiliar sourc-
downturns or market vola- A QR code is a machine-read-
tility. “The implications of these codes licious payloads like malware or es or unsolicited messages.
able code made up of a series of on users vary depending on the ap- data-stealing scripts within QR “Always verify the legitimacy of
The MD of Sovereign Fi- black and white squares that is
nance recommended four proach taken by the Scammer Im- codes. By exploiting security vul- QR codes and associated links be-
commonly used to store URLs or pact QR codes can be exploited by nerabilities in users’ devices, they fore scanning them. Also use repu-
sustainable investment are- other data that can be viewed by a
as, namely; defensive sec- malicious actors to deceive unsus- can steal private documents, finan- table QR code scanning apps with
smartphone’s camera. pecting users and perpetrate fraud- cial information, and passwords built-in security features and up-
tors, diversified portfolios, In its most recent advice over the
real estate investment trusts ulent activities.” among other sensitive data. Us- date devices with the latest antivi-
weekend, the agency stated that On ways scammers are using QR ers’ personal information, includ- rus software and security patches
(REITs) and emergency sav- malicious actors are now utilising
ings and liquid assets. codes to carry out their schemes, ing names, addresses, and contact could also help in safeguarding QR
QR codes for data theft, money NITDA said:“Phishing scammers details can be collected using QR code users,” it advised.
 Tuesday, Apirl 2, 2024 POLITICS NEWS 27
BRIEFLY
APC Caucus
Raises Alarm
Over Threat To
Aregbesola’s Life
BY JOSHUA DADA, Osogbo

The Omoluabi Progressives

Caucus of the All Progres-
sives Congress (APC) in
Osun State has raised the
L-R, Speaker, Cross River
alarm over threat to the
State House of Assembly,
life of the immediate past
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem,
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni
with the commissioner
Rauf Aregbesola.
for education, Dr Stephen
The APC group said
Odey during the reception
there was a clear threat to
in honour of Odey at Yache
Aregbesola’s life and free-
community,Yala LGA of
dom based on an article
Cross River State on Sunday
written by a media aide to
PHOTO: RICHARD NDOMA
the former governor.
In a statement signed by
PDP NEC: North Central Set To Produce Ayu’s Replacement the organising and publicity
secretary of the Omoluabi
caucus, Comrade Abosede
BY CHIBUZO UKAIBE, Abuja ing slated for Wednesday, as acting national chairman Amb Damagum should re- tion for the party's substan- Oluwaseun, the group said
April 17. since March 28, 2023 (over vert to his original position tive National Chairman from the threat to Aregbesola’s
As schemings for the Na- Following the zoning of a year). as deputy national chairman the North Central Zone.
tional Executive Committee life could not be over-
the national chairmanship of However, there have been in line with the provision of "With the exit of the for- looked going by the previ-
(NEC) meeting of the Peo- PDP to the North Central, the calls from various quarters, the Constitution of the PDP. mer National Chairman, Sen-
ples Democratic Party (PDP) ous attacks on the former
party's national convention including the North Central, The meeting which had ator Iyorchia Ayu, our zone governor of the state and
slated for April 18, 2024 in- on October 31, 2021, voted on the Damagum-led NWC in attendance members of was expected to produce a
tensifies, the North Central his loyalists in the recent
Ayu, a former Senate Presi- to convene a NEC meeting the PDP North Central Zon- successor, but this was de- past.
Caucus of the party has set in dent from Benue State, to oc- to, among other things, re- al Executive Committee and layed. The National Chair-
motion arrangements to pre- The caucus quoted the
cupy the seat. ceive the nomination from respective state chairmen of manship is zoned to the North said article as saying, “Yet
sent a candidate to complete Ayu was forced to step the North Central and ap- the party from the six states Central, and the PDP Con-
the term of the zone which with the feeling of self-
aside as a chairman after an prove a substantive national of the zone and Federal Cap- stitution provides that a suc- importance, he continues to
was truncated after the for- order of the Benue State High chairman from the zone. ital Territory (FCT), insisted cessor must come from the
mer PDP national chairman, wage war against the struc-
Court, dated March 27, 2023 LEADERSHIP gathered on producing a replacement North Central. So the Con- ture which brought him into
Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, was re- which restrained him from that party leaders from the for the acting national chair- stitution should be followed.
moved from office through a limelight.
parading himself as chair- North Central held a crucial man. “We have held a series of
court verdict. man. meeting in Abuja last week A source at the meeting meetings on the issue. This
Recall that the PDP Na- In keeping with the par- where they insisted that a hinted that the leaders man- was also the reason State Zamfara
tional Working Commit- ty's constitution, the deputy substantive national chair- dated Plateau State gover- Chairmen from the North
tee (NWC), last week, fixed national chairman, (North) man should without further nor, Caleb Muftwang, to con- Central met in Abuja last Government
the Party’s NEC meeting for
Thursday, April 18, 2024, af-
Amb. Illiya Damagum from delay, emerge from the North vene a decisive meeting of Wednesday. We are unani- Denies Borrowing
Yobe State, North East Ni- Central. the Zonal Caucus that would mous in seeking a credible
ter a National Caucus meet- geria, has since taken over They had also insisted that come up with the nomina- nomination. N14.26bn
BY UMAR MOHAMMED,
'Why APC Will Take Over Akwa Ibom In 2027' Gusau

BY INIOBONG EKPONTA, UYO State from the ruling PDP puts the party on a pedes- as an extraordinary step tive, many political hope- The Zamfara State govern-
come the next round of na- tal to bounce back strong- in the interest of the par- fuls will register and be ment has denied borrowing
Chairman of the All Pro- tional elections." er in the next polls. ty, NtukEkpo, challenged attracted to identify with N14.26billion, claiming that
gressives Congress (APC) Speaking at the com- Represented by a par- other party adherents to the party; thus boosting the money was part of the
in Akwa Ibom State, missioning ceremony of ty chieftain, Elder Umo equally rise up and emu- its popularity, acceptabil- proceeds from a N20 billion
Obong Stephen NtukE- a fully digitised ward of- Ekop, NtukEkpo, noted late the gesture. ity and spread among the loan floated by the previous
kpo, has expressed opti- fice donated as the APC that "significant devel- However, Umoren, who people. administration.
mism that the ruling APC wards office at Ibiatuk, opments in the party are described himself as a In their goodwill mes- A statement by the spokes-
at the centre would seize Mbiabong Ward 9, in Ibio- strong indications of the medical professional with sages, the former chap- person of the Zamfara gover-
the mantle from the Peo- no Ibom local government vigorous determination interest in politics said the ter chairman, Mr. Akan nor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, re-
ples Democracy Party area, by a United States of the APC to weigh in gift to the party, was "initi- Ekanem, and a party stal- vealed that the administration
(PDP) in 2027. (US) - based stalwart of and capture power in the ated in the spirit of service wart in the area, Dr. Vic- of Governor Dauda Lawal
NtukEkpo said indica- the party, Dr. Marshall next election year in Akwa to give the ruling national tor Akan, commended the never took domestic or ex-
tions on the ground point Umoren, NtukEkpo said Ibom State." party a credible face and feat, noting that It would ternal loans a ce uts inception.
to the fact that "the APC the ongoing rebuilding Describing the initiative a befitting identity within go a long way to strength- “We would like to clarify
is set to wrest the political of structures at the state, of the diaspora ambassa- the local political scene." ening the party ahead of the Debt Management Office
leadership of Akwa Ibom chapter and ward levels dor and party chieftain He said with the initia- the next polls. (DMO) report that the Zam-
fara State government bor-
rowed N14.26 billion.
Abure Disregarded Obi’s Advice For All-inclusive Convention – Tanko “Zamfara State govern-
ment has never applied for
The chief spokesperson for all-inclusive. to have a wider consultation: calised them because he met to the river, but you cannot loans or approached the State
the Obi-Datti campaign or- “His Excellency, Peter meet with responsible and in- with the members of the Na- force it to drink water, so Assembly or National As-
ganisation, Yinusa Tanko, Obi, has made a concert- terested people such as the tional Assembly. that’s exactly what Peter sembly for such a request.
says that the current cri- ed effort in trying to inter- TUC and NLC, stakeholders, “He (Obi) met with the Obi has done, he has done so “It is important to note that
sis rocking the Labour Par- vene at any point we have the Obidient group – young leadership of the party re- greatly to see if we can find a the previous Zamfara state
ty could have been prevent- this particular issue and try- generation people who are cently in Asaba trying to give solution to some of the prob- government floated a N20
ed if the leadership had taken ing to improve,” Tanko said interested in seeing Nige- them ideas on how he thinks lems we find ourselves.” billion bond but failed to col-
the advice of Peter Obi, the on Channels Television’s The ria work. Meet with leaders certain things could be done He said while Abure has lect the total amount.
party’s presidential candidate Morning Brief programme who have different ideas that and you could improve our the right to contest the na- “The immediate past gov-
in the 2023 elections. on Monday. can midwife us into a great- situation but of course, you tional chairmanship position ernment received N4billion
Tanko said the recently “When the issue of the na- er height. know how politics is, some- again, it was only proper that naira out of the N20billion
concluded national conven- tional convention came up, “All of these were the sug- times, people may be trying the right things are done by loans requested for the Zam-
tion of the party which re- he (Obi) suggested to the na- gestions that he (Obi) made, to encourage people, but they opening the door for more fara cargo airport project,
turned Julius Abure as the tional chairman that because and not only did he make do something different. people to be part of the pro- though the funds were not
national chairman was not we are bigger now, we need those suggestions, he practi- “You can only take a horse cess. utilised.
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ABDULKADIR now wish to be known SALISU RUMA, KABIR RUMA SALISU now wish to AVAR, now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed MUHAMMAD now wish to be called ZAKIRU ALHASSAN now wish
and addressed as MRS MASHKURAT be known and addressed as KABIR SALISU RUMA addressed as GIDEON AONDOHEMBA as AISHATU GARBA MUSA DATE and addressed as ABUBAKAR AMINU to be called and addressed as
with correct DOB;13/07/1995 not 01/01/1987 and
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BAIYERE-ADEKUNLE AKINSEMOYIN MUDASHIRU BALKISU BENJAMIN ADAMU

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BASHIRAT AJIKE. Now wish to be known AKINSEMOYIN ENIOLA DAVID. Now OLUSEGUN MUDASHIRU. now JIBRIN ISAH. now wish to be BENJAMIN now wish to be called and AISHAT now wish to be called and
and addressed as BAIYERE-ADEKUNLE wish to be known and addressed as wish to be called and addressed as called and addressed as BALKISU addressed as BENJAMIN ADIMA. My addressed as ADAMU AYISHAT
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BONIFACE OKOPI ALIYU GODFREY CALEB BERTHA

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EMMANUEL, now wish to be called ONMA, now wish to be called and NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND ADRESSED GODFREY JOY KUFIRE. now wish to JACOB now wish to be called and OYINYECHI ONYEKACHI now wish to
and addressed as BONIFACE FRIDAY. addressed as OKOPI THERESA AS ALIYU TUNGARFANA SULEMAN. ALL be called and addressed as GODFREY addressed as CALEB OGBUDU be known and addressed as BERTHA
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ELEDEWO ZAINAB TEMITOPE AMOS AKENYI YAKUBU

I, formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as ZAINAB KALU I, formerly known and addressed as, MISS. I formerly known as JUSTINA ADAMU. my name was wrongly captured on my BVN I, formerly known as YAKUBU
ELEDEWO RAPHEAL AYOKANMI, TEMITOPE FUNMILAYO OLLA, now wish henceforth, I wish to be known and as PILOMENA AKENYI instead of AKENYI BALA and YAKUBU SUGAR now
ABDULLAHI now wish to be called and PHILOMINA IKIRIH. my correct name is AKENYI
now wish to be known and addressed addressed as ZAINAB KALU ADAM. All
to be known and addressed as, MRS. addressed as AMOS JUSTINA. my PHILOMINA IKIRIH as captured on my NIN. my date
wish to be called and addressed
as ELEDEWO RAPHAEL AYOKANMI. TEMITOPE FUNMILAYO OGBANGA. All correct date of birth is 15/04/1986. of birth was also wrongly captured on my BVN as as YAKUBU BALA. All former
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HALIRA SULEIMAN USMAN FATIMA IRIMIYA YAKUBU
I, formerly known as HARUNA HALIRA I, formerly known as SULEIMAN ISAH I, formerly known as USMAN I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as ABDULAHI MAISANGO I, formerly known as SHABA MARYAM
DURUMI now wish to be called and now wish to be called and addressed DUKUSAKU ABUBAKAR now wish IBRAHIM FATIMA BINTU now wish to with old date of birth 25/12/2000 now wish BAWA now wish to be called and
addressed as HALIRA ABDULRAZAQ as SULEIMAN TANKO. All former to be called and addressed as USMAN be known and addressed as FATIMA to be called and addressed as IRIMIYA ADO,
addressed as YAKUBU MARYAM.
DURUMI. All former documents NURAINI ABUBAKAR. All former BINTU IBRAHIM IBRAHIM MRS. All new date of birth 15/5/2000. All former
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ZAKARI ABDULSALAM ABDULAZEEZ CORRECTION OF NAME CHANGE OF NAME GRACE
I, formerly known as HALIRA YUSUF I, formerly known as SAMUEL MAJEBI. I, formerly known as ABDULRAZAK ONIMISI DURING THE OPENING OF MY BANK ACC AND I formerly known and addressed as I, formerly known as GRACE JOEL
now wish to be called and addressed LASISI. Wrong DOB: 15.8.1992 now wish to be REGISTRATION OF MY BVN WITH FIDELITY BANK, MBU, TANYI CHARLES LUWANGA,
now wish to be called and addressed MY NAME WAS WRONGLY CAPTURED AS IKE GRACE AUDU now wish to be called and
as ZAKARI HALIRA. All former as ABDULSALAM UMAR SUNDAY. called and addressed as ABDULAZEEZ ONIMISI
ORIE INSTEAD OF EBURU GRACE ORIE. THAT I NOW
now wish to be known and addressed addressed as GRACE JOEL PONBOL.
All former documents remain valid. ABDULRAZAQ. Correct DOB.15.8.1993. All
WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBURU as MBU, CHARLES LUWANGA. All
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IBRAHIM GLORY ELOCHUKWU MUSA OLUWADARE REMOVAL OF NAME
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SALIAUY. now wish to be called EDEKIN OTERI. now wish to be EMELIONWU. now wish to be called HUSSAIN. now wish to be called and FUNMILAYO TAIWO now wish to be OJOGBANE. NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND
and addressed as IBRAHIM SALISU. called and addressed as GLORY and addressed as ELOCHUKWU addressed as MUSA TANIMU SAUDAT called and addressed as OLUWADARE ADDRESSED AS OKPANACHI ASIBI. ALL FORMER
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CHIEMEKA GRACE HAFSATU EMMANUEL ADAM ADAM

I, formerly known as CHIOMA CHIEMEKA, I, formerly known as GRACE KACHUBI I, formerly known as HAFSA SANI. I, formerly known as EMMANUEL I, formerly known and called as ISA I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI
OKONKWO CHIOMA, OKONKWO CHIOMA NORE, now wish to be known and SANDERSON KARA. now wish to be USMAN , now wish to be known and BALA ADAM. now wish to be called
AUGUSTINA, CHIEMEKA AUGUSTINA CHIOMA, now wish to be called and addressed as
now wish to be known and addressed as CHIEMEKA
addressed as GRACE KACHUBI. All HAFSATU BASHIR ADAM. All former called and addressed as EMMANUEL addressed as ADAM ISA JAURO. My and addressed as ADAM SALEH
CHIOMA CHUKWURAH. All former documents former documents remain valid. SANDERSON ABDU. All former correct Date of Birth is 01/01/1998 not SAMINU. All former documents
remain valid. Concerned authorities and the general Concerned authorities and the general documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General 20/10/1987. All former documents remain remain valid. General public should
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ISAAC EGBUEDIKE CONFIRMATION OF NAME BLESSING WILLIAMS MUHAMMAD
I, formerly known as ISAAC SHEKWO. I, formerly known as ELUOBU I, WISH TO LET THE GENERAL PUBLIC KNOW I, formerly known as BLESSING I, formerly known as HENRY I, formerly known as ISAH AMINA
ELIZABETH now wish to be called THAT I, MR DAVID OLUMIDE ADERINOKUN TONZIE DAVID. now wish to be called TERLUMUN GAGBUR. now wish to MUHAMMAD. now wish to be called
now wish to be called and addressed IS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON AS
as ISAAC SHEKWOBAGU. All former and addressed as EGBUEDIKE ADERINOKUN DAVID . I WISH TO BE KNOWN
and addressed as BLESSING TONZIE be called and addressed as WILLIAMS and addressed as MUHAMMAD
ELIZABETH OLOCHE. All former AND ADDRESSED AS MR DAVID OLUMIDE STEPHEN. All former documents TERLUMUN GAGBUR. All former AMINA MUHAMMAD. All former
documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General ADERINOKUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
 now wish to be called and addressed LASISI. Wrong DOB: 15.8.1992 now wish to be REGISTRATION OF MY BVN WITH FIDELITY BANK, MBU, TANYI CHARLES LUWANGA,
now wish to be called and addressed MY NAME WAS WRONGLY CAPTURED AS IKE GRACE AUDU now wish to be called and
as ZAKARI HALIRA. All former as ABDULSALAM UMAR SUNDAY. called and addressed as ABDULAZEEZ ONIMISI
ORIE INSTEAD OF EBURU GRACE ORIE. THAT I NOW
now wish to be known and addressed addressed as GRACE JOEL PONBOL.
All former documents remain valid. ABDULRAZAQ. Correct DOB.15.8.1993. All
WISH TO BE KNOWN AND ADDRESSED AS EBURU as MBU, CHARLES LUWANGA. All
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IBRAHIM GLORY ELOCHUKWU MUSA OLUWADARE REMOVAL OF NAME
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SALIAUY. now wish to be called
and addressed as IBRAHIM SALISU.
All former documents remain valid.
EDEKIN OTERI. now wish to be
called and addressed as GLORY
MOGBEJULE DULO. All former
EMELIONWU. now wish to be called
Tuesday,
and addressed as ELOCHUKWU
SAMUEL EMELIONWU. All former
HUSSAIN. now wish to be called and
April 2, 2024
addressed as MUSA TANIMU SAUDAT
HUSSAIN. All former documents
FUNMILAYO TAIWO now wish to be
called and addressed as OLUWADARE
FUNMILAYO TAIWO ADELUSI.
OJOGBANE. NOW WISH TO BE CALLED AND
ADDRESSED AS OKPANACHI ASIBI. ALL FORMER
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CHIEMEKA GRACE HAFSATU EMMANUEL ADAM ADAM

Change Of Name
I, formerly known as CHIOMA CHIEMEKA, I, formerly known as GRACE KACHUBI I, formerly known as HAFSA SANI. I, formerly known as EMMANUEL I, formerly known and called as ISA I, formerly known as ABDULLAHI
OKONKWO CHIOMA, OKONKWO CHIOMA NORE, now wish to be known and SANDERSON KARA. now wish to be USMAN , now wish to be known and BALA ADAM. now wish to be called
AUGUSTINA, CHIEMEKA AUGUSTINA CHIOMA, now wish to be called and addressed as
now wish to be known and addressed as CHIEMEKA
addressed as GRACE KACHUBI. All HAFSATU BASHIR ADAM. All former called and addressed as EMMANUEL addressed as ADAM ISA JAURO. My and addressed as ADAM SALEH
CHIOMA CHUKWURAH. All former documents former documents remain valid. SANDERSON ABDU. All former correct Date of Birth is 01/01/1998 not SAMINU. All former documents
remain valid. Concerned authorities and the general Concerned authorities and the general documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General 20/10/1987. All former documents remain remain valid. General public should
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ISAAC EGBUEDIKE CONFIRMATION OF NAME BLESSING WILLIAMS MUHAMMAD
I, formerly known as ISAAC SHEKWO. I, formerly known as ELUOBU I, WISH TO LET THE GENERAL PUBLIC KNOW I, formerly known as BLESSING I, formerly known as HENRY I, formerly known as ISAH AMINA
ELIZABETH now wish to be called THAT I, MR DAVID OLUMIDE ADERINOKUN TONZIE DAVID. now wish to be called TERLUMUN GAGBUR. now wish to MUHAMMAD. now wish to be called
now wish to be called and addressed IS ONE AND THE SAME PERSON AS
as ISAAC SHEKWOBAGU. All former and addressed as EGBUEDIKE ADERINOKUN DAVID . I WISH TO BE KNOWN
and addressed as BLESSING TONZIE be called and addressed as WILLIAMS and addressed as MUHAMMAD
ELIZABETH OLOCHE. All former AND ADDRESSED AS MR DAVID OLUMIDE STEPHEN. All former documents TERLUMUN GAGBUR. All former AMINA MUHAMMAD. All former
documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General ADERINOKUN . ALL FORMER DOCUMENTS remain valid. General public should documents remain valid. General documents remain valid. General
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MBAH CHUKWU
OKPANI ELIZABETH
AGBO FINIAN
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MBAH
FOLASHADE OKPANI
REMOVAL OF NAME/CORRECTION OF D.O.B AGBO
MOHAMMED MILE
AMEENAH UMAR
MAGAJI EMENIKE
PUBLIC NOTICE
I, formerly
formerly known OKEYaddressed
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and addressed DANSUMA formerlyknown
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is to inform known
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publicaddressed as
that the surname
KELECHI
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and DORCAS BLESSING, and a wrong date of birth SESUGH
ABDULMUMINI ANN, now wish to
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and PAUL,
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of 25th September,1990. Nowwish
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KELECHI. AllEBENEZER.
FOLASHADE former documents
All former 25th September,1989. All former documents AGBO
as SESUGH ANN.
MOHAMMED All former
ABDULMUMINI. USHANA.
as AMEENAHAll former HUSSAINI.
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IBRAHIM. ADAMU. All former
former documents calledEMENIKE
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as: (1) EMMANUEL ONAJI
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INNOCENT
FOLASHADE
KHAMIS REMOVAL OF NAME/CORRECTION
MAMUDU OF D.O.B MOHAMMED
OKOSUN AMEENAH
EFFIONG MAGAJI
MOHAMMED PUBLIC NOTICE
ESTHER
I,I, formerly
formerlyknown
knownas KHAMIS
and addressed
YAHAYA as I,Former
formallydate
known and addressed
ofbirth 24 novemberas DANSUMA
1975 wt I, formerly
formerly known
knownas asMOHAMMED
AILEMEN I,I, Formerly
formerly as HUSSAINI
knownknown as AMEENAH
EFFIONG I,I, formerly
formerly knownknown
as ISHAQ MAGAJI
as ALHASSAN This is to inform theKNOWN
I, FORMERLY general public
ANDthatADDRESSED
the surname
DORCAS BLESSING,
name as MAMUDU MOHAMMED ofGULU
and a wrong date birth ABDULMUMINI
MISS.
now wish FOLASHADE
to be called ADELEKAN. Now
and addressed of 25th September,1990. Now wish to be known
PATIENCE AIFAEGBEABDULMUMINI
now wish to OYIZA
ABIGAIL HUSSAINInow
andALBERT, AMEENAH.
wish toThatbe MOHAMMED,
MOHAMMED without now wish into Ishaq
apostrophe be of children, EMMANUEL
ASmyESTHER ABIODUN MARY has changed
and KAYODE NOW
MRS. nowcalled
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called and addressed as MAGAJIand addressed as from OGBEH JAMES. They
wish
as KHAMISto be known
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KHAMISas(DOB) correct date of birth as 24 november
and addressed as DASUMA BLESSING. Born
1979 be as addressed
OKOSUN Henceforth
called andwish to be known
addressed and called
as EFFIONG MOHAMMED IS’HAQ ALHASSAN with
WISH TO BEtoKNOWN ANDareADDRESSED
now to be known,
AS
FOLASHADE
14/6/1995. All EBENEZER. All former
former documents name as MAMUDU
with September,1989.
25th MOHAMMED
All former documents as MOHAMMED
PATIENCE AIFAEGBE. ABDULMUMINI.
All former as AMEENAH AHUOYIZA
ABIGAIL INNOCENT. All former HUSSAINI. All IBRAHIM. All former documents
apostrophe in ISHAQ and MOHAMMED
called and addressed as: (1)
ESTHER JACOB-ODUNLAMI. ALL FORMER EMMANUEL ONAJI
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PUBLIC SHOULD JAMES INNOCENT
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NOTE.
KHAMIS
KABIRU MAMUDU
UMMA OKOSUN
SANUSI EFFIONG
ANIEFIOK MOHAMMED
CHIMEZI ESTHER
KABIRU
I, formerly knownas KHAMIS
formerlyknown YAHAYA
as MUHAMMAD Former date ofbirth
I, formerly UMMA 1975
known24asnovember UMAR wt I, formerly
formerlyknownknown
as SANUSIas MAGAJ AILEMEN
with old I, formerly known as EFFIONG
My name was wrongly captured on my BVN as ASUQUO
ANIEFIOK COMFORT, instead of ANIEFIOK COMFORT ASUQUO.
I,I, formerly
formerlyknown
knownas as EKPO
ISHAQ ANNA
ALHASSAN I, FORMERLY
formerly KNOWN
knownAND as ADDRESSED
USMAN
now
MUSAwish nowto be called
wish andcalled
to be addressed
and JANGEBE.
name as MAMUDU
Now wish MOHAMMED GULU
to be called PATIENCE
date AIFAEGBE
of birth 02/02/1975. nowtowish
Now wish to
be called ABIGAIL ALBERT, now wish to be
My date of birth was wrongly captured as 19th June 1982 instead
MOHAMMED
OBIAGERI without now wishapostrophe
to be incalled
Ishaq AS ESTHER now
KABIRU ABIODUN
wish KAYODE NOW
to be called
now wish to be called and addressed as
as KHAMIS YAHAYA
addressed as KABIRUKHAMIS (DOB)
MUSA and Addressed as UMMA BELLO
correct date of birth as 24 november 1979 and called
be Addressedandas addressed
SANUSI MAGAJI.as OKOSUN
with date called and addressed as EFFIONG
of 19 June 1987. My correct name and date of birth is ANIEFIOK
(surname), COMFORT (first name) ASUQUO (middle name) and addressed as CHIMEZI
MOHAMMED IS’HAQ ALHASSAN with
ANNA WISH
and TOaddressed
BE KNOWN ANDasADDRESSED
KABIRU AS
14/6/1995.
MUHAMMAD.AllAllformerformer documents with name asAll MAMUDU
JANGEBE. Former MOHAMMED
documents PATIENCE
of AIFAEGBE.
birth 15/06/1976. All FormerAlldocuments
former ABIGAIL INNOCENT. All former
and 19th June 1987. Henceforth I want my name and date of birth OBIAGERI.in All
apostrophe ISHAQformer documents
and MOHAMMED ESTHER
LAWAL. JACOB-ODUNLAMI. ALL FORMER
All former documents
to be written and corrected to ANIEFIOK COMFORT ASUQUO
remain valid. General public should GULU.
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and my date of birth as 19th June 1987. All former documents remainIs’haq.
before valid.All General public should
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KABIRU
UMAR UMMA
BINDUL SANUSI
UMMULKHAIRI ANIEFIOK
KALU CHIMEZI
CORRECTION OF NAME KABIRU
SUNDAY
formerly known as UMAR
I, formerly MUHAMMAD
NURA I, formerly known as as UMMA UMAR
MIRI BINDUL I,I, formerly
formerly known
knownas SANUSI MAGAJ with old
as UMMULKHAIRI My name was wrongly captured on my BVN as ASUQUO
I, formerly known as IBE
ANIEFIOK COMFORT, instead of ANIEFIOK COMFORT ASUQUO. I, formerly
formerlyknown
known as EKPO ANNA
as OKUDO formerly known
I, formerly known as USMAN
as SUNDAY
MUSAwish
now now wish
to be to and
called be called and
addressed JANGEBE.
now wish to Now
knownwish to be LABUT
as BINDUL called date
SABI’U RUMA now Now
of birth 02/02/1975. wishwish
to tobebecalled
called NNANNA KALU now wish to
My date of birth was wrongly captured as 19th June 1982 instead OBIAGERI
NGOZI AUGUSTINAnow wish tonow be called
wish KABIRU now
ONYEKA wish to now
MICHAEL be called
wish
addressed
as UMAR NURA KABIRU MUSA
as SULAIMAN DOB: and
RIMBAK Addressed UMMA
that myas date BELLO
of birth is and Addressed
and addressedas SANUSI MAGAJI. with date
as UMMULKHAIRI of 19 June 1987. My correct name and date of birth is ANIEFIOK
be called and addressed as
(surname), COMFORT (first name) ASUQUO (middle name) and be
to addressed
called andas CHIMEZI ANNA
addressed as andbe addressed
to called and as KABIRU
addressed as
MUHAMMAD. All former documents
1st Oct,1998 All former documents JANGEBE. All Former documents
05/05/1994 not 05/08/1991. All former of birth 15/06/1976.
ABUBAKAR. All All Formerdocuments
former documents KALU NNANA IBE. All former
and 19th June 1987. Henceforth I want my name and date of birth OBIAGERI. All former
OKUDO NGOZI. All former documents LAWAL. All former documents
SUNDAY MICHAEL. All former
to be written and corrected to ANIEFIOK COMFORT ASUQUO
remain valid. General public should
remain should Remain Valid. Authorities
documents remain valid. GeneralConcerned Remain Valid.
remain valid. Authorities Concerned
General public And
should documents remain valid. General
and my date of birth as 19th June 1987. All former documents remain valid. General public
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UMAR
SAMUEL BINDUL
MARKUS UMMULKHAIRI
UMAR KALU
VICTOR CORRECTION OF NAME
OMOLOPE SUNDAY
OKON
I, formerly
formerly known UMAR NURA
knownasasSAMUEL OKEY, formerlyknown
I, formerly known as MIRI GODDAY,
as MARKUS BINDUL formerly known
I, formerly UMMULKHAIRI
knownasasUMAR HASSANA I,I, formerly
formerly
known asknownOMIDIORAas VICTOR IBE formerlyknown
I, formerly known as OKUDO
as DONGS JOY formerlyknown
I, formerly known as SUNDAY
as OKON IWAT
now wish to be called and addressed
WRONG D.O.B 04/09/1984, now wish now wish to known as BINDUL
Wrong D.o.B 31/12/1991, now wish LABUT
to be SABI’U RUMA
BABA, now wishnowtowish
be tocalled
be called
and NNANNA KALUnow
KUNLE, O. V. KUNLE, now
wish towish to
be called NGOZI AUGUSTINA
KANENG, now wish tonow wish
be called ONYEKAasMICHAEL
DENNIS, now wish
I provided during BVN
as be
to UMAR
called NURA SULAIMAN
and addressed DOB:
as SAMUEL RIMBAK
called that myas MARKUS
and addressed date of GODWIN,
birth is and addressed
addressed as as UMARUMMULKHAIRI
HASSANA be addressed
and calledas VICTOR
and addressed
KUNLE OMIDORA. as to
and be called as
addressed andOMOLOPE
addressedJOY as to be called
registration, nowand addressed
wish to as
be called and
1st Oct,1998 Correct
OKECHUKWU, All former
D.o.Bdocuments
24/06/1978. Correct D.o.Bnot 02/02/1996.
05/05/1994 05/08/1991. All All former
former ABUBAKAR.
ADAMU. All former All former documents
documents remain KALUToNNANA
Reason: tally with myIBE. AllIdentity
National former card OKUDO All
KANENG. NGOZI.former Alldocuments
former SUNDAY asMICHAEL.
addressed OKON DENNIS IWAT.
All former
remain
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documents public
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SAMUEL
SALIHU MARKUS
MOHAMMED UMAR
OGECHUKWU VICTOR
OKON OMOLOPE
JEPHTHAH OKON
GAMBO
I,I, formerly
formerlyknown as SAMUEL
known as SALIHU OKEY, I, formerly
formerly known
known as as MARKUS
MOHAMMED GODDAY,
AISHA I, formerly known
formerly as UMARasHASSANA
known HENRY I,I, formerly
formerlyknown knownas OMIDIORA
as VINCENTVICTOR I, formerly knownasasDONGS
formerly known JEPHTHAH JOY I, formerly
formerlyknown
known as OKON
as GAMBO IWAT
BALA, Wrong
WRONG
ABUBAKAR D.O.B 04/09/1984,
now wish now to wish
be HAMMANJODA
Wrong D.o.B 31/12/1991,
now wish tonow be wish
calledto and
be BABA, now wish
OGECHUKWU nowtowish
be tocalled and
be called KUNLE,
OKON O. V.now KUNLE, now to
wish wishbe
to becalled
called KANENG,
TONKO D-YARO now wish to nowbe called
wish DENNIS,
D.o.B as I as
15/04/1998 provided
I providedduring
during BVN
BVN
addressed ABUBAKAR
andasaddressed AISHA MOHAMMED as UMAR HASSANA
to be called
called and andaddressed SAMUEL
addressedasas SALIHU called
refers to one and same
as MARKUS
person
GODWIN,
Henceforth I wish
addressed
and addressed as OGECHUKWU and
andaddressed as VICTOR KUNLE
addressed as OMIDORA.
OKON and be
to addressed
called asandOMOLOPE
addressedJOY as registration,
registration, nownow wish
wish to
to be
be called
called and
and
OKECHUKWU,
ABUBAKAR Correct JANCHE. D.o.BAll24/06/1978.
former Correct D.o.B 02/02/1996. All former
to be known and address as MOHAMMED AISHA
ADAMU. AMACHUKWU.
HENRY All former documentsAll remain
former Reason:
VINCENT To tallyMEDEKONG.
with my NationalAllIdentity card
former KANENG.
JEPHTHAHAll YARO. former Alldocuments
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addressed OKONBALA
GAMBO DENNIS IWAT.
JATAU, Correct
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documents remainremain valid.General
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HAMMANJODA. All former documents remain valid. General remain
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SALIHU MOHAMMED OGECHUKWU OKON JEPHTHAH GAMBO
I, formerly known as SALIHU I, formerly known as MOHAMMED AISHA I, formerly known as HENRY I, formerly known as VINCENT I, formerly known as JEPHTHAH I, formerly known as GAMBO BALA, Wrong
ABUBAKAR now wish to be
called and addressed as SALIHU
HAMMANJODA now wish to be called and
addressed as ABUBAKAR AISHA MOHAMMED
OGECHUKWU now wish to be called
and addressed as OGECHUKWU
OKON now wish to be called
and addressed as OKON
TONKO D-YARO now wish
to be called and addressed as CHANGE
D.o.B 15/04/1998 as I provided during BVN
registration, now wish to be called and
ABUBAKAR JANCHE. All former
documents remain valid. General
refers to one and same person Henceforth I wish
to be known and address as MOHAMMED AISHA HENRY AMACHUKWU. All former
documents remain valid. General
VINCENT MEDEKONG. All former
documents remain valid. General
JEPHTHAH YARO. All former
documents remain valid. General
OF NAME
addressed as GAMBO BALA JATAU, Correct
D.o.B 15/02/1989. All PAGE
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2024 BetKing Wheelchair
» REPORTS Basketball League Dunks Off
» ANALYSIS In Kano April 13
» REVIEWS BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN, KADU- The sports administrator
» INTERVIEWS NA said, “This is an opportunity
for players in the North to dis-
All plans have been conclud- play their talents and show what
ed to host the 2024 BetKing
Former
they love doing. The North has
Wheelchair League in Kano a large number of followers
BRIEFLY State. who are in love with wheelchair
Warri Wolves Minister To According to Seyi Johnson,
president of Nigeria Wheelchair
basketball and I am optimistic
teams will be given opportu-
Win 2024 Delta Unveil New
Basketball Federation; the Sa-
vannah Conference is scheduled
nities to fight for the available
slots.
Federation for 13th to 16th April, 2024 at “The current board remains

Trophy Football the indoor Sports Hall of Sani

Abacha Stadium in Kano city.
Johnson revealed that the
committed to the development
of wheelchair basketball in the
country. The BetKing Champi-
BY FELIX IGBEKOYI, ASABA
Club, Black Savannah Conference con-
sists of North East, North West
onship will serve as a means of
revitalising wheelchair basket-

Scorpion
Warri Wolves have emerged and North Central geo-politi- ball in the country.
winners of 2024 Delta state cal zones adding that two out- “Last year, the Federation
federation cup finals held at standing teams will qualify to organised a 3x3 championship
the Stephen Keshi Stadium, the next stage. which was attended by teams
Asaba. He said winners of the majorly from the South due to
They defeated Delta Ma- Renowned for his dedica- league will go home with cash
tion to national development proximity. This time, we are
rines FC 2-0 to retain the prizes in order to prepare for the taking the League to the door-
title. and progress of his homeland, teemed presence of the Soun LAUTEH, renovation of pa- proposed IWBF Africa Wheel- step of every region to give
The winners, Warri former minister of youth and of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi vilion at Soun Stadium, chair Basketball Championship. them a sense of belonging”
Wolves, were presented sports development, Chief Olaoye, serving as the spe- Chief Dare also spon-
a trophy and a cheque of Sunday Dare, has initiated yet cial guest of honor. The sored the training of 40
#500,000 while Delta Ma- another significant endeav- event will also witness the coaches abroad, donated a
rines Football Club went or with the establishment of attendance of distinguished 30-room ensuite hostel to
home with a consolation Black Scorpion Football Club. ex-Nigerian internationals Ayede Polytechnic, and pro-
prize of #300,000 cheque. Black Scorpion FC, which including Mutiu Adepoju, vided 150,000 naira in cash
In the female category, will be based in Ogbomoso, Seyi Olofinjana, Dimeji La- relief to widows, the elderly
Delta Queens thrashed Warri
Babes five goals to nil amidst Oyo State, will be playing in wal, among others. and women of the Ogbomo-
sports fans who came to the the Nationwide League One Chief Dare has consist- so Omolaso Society.
Stephen Keshi Stadium de- (NLO) 1 division of the Nige- ently exhibited profound The establishment of
spite the Easter celebration. rian third tier football league dedication to the develop- Black Scorpion FC is anoth-
Highpoints of the closing system. ment of Nigeria and the wel- er chapter in Chief Sunday
ceremony were presentation The official unveiling cer- fare of his people. Among his Dare's undying commitment
of trophy to Delta Queens emony is scheduled for to- notable contributions are the to uplifting communities and
with a cheque of #300,000 day, April 2nd in Ogbomoso facilitation of the refurbish- engendering development in
while the runners up team, and will be graced by the es- ment of basketball court at Nigeria.
Warri Babes, got #200,000
as well as presentation of
medals to all the players and
officials that featured in the
finals of the male and female
Hon. Ekene Donates N20m To 8 NLO Clubs TFF Probes Osayi-Samuel,
He disclosed that the said with the sum of N20 million
Others' Bust-up With Fans
categories. BY ISAIAH BENJAMIN, KA-
Meanwhile, Chairman of DUNA amount will be given to the naira for their logistics.
the Delta State Football As- Kaduna State Football Asso- "I desire good things for
Member, representing Chikun/ ciation (FA) to be shared for sport in Kaduna State, we Nigerian international Bright table".
sociation, Chief Kenneth Osayi-Samuel is one of three Thirteen Trabzonspor sup-
Nwamuocha, commended Kajuru Federal Constituency, the eight teams accordingly, have 8 teams that are com-
Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, adding that he is committed peting in the NLO, and as the Fenerbahce players who will porters were arrested with five
the players and the officials appear at a disciplinary hearing placed in pre-trial detention.
for displaying good sports- has donated N20 million to the towards contributing his quo- House Committee Chairman
eight clubs from Kaduna State ta to sports growth and devel- on Sports, from Kaduna State of the Turkish Football Feder- It was the latest violent in-
manship. ation following a bust-up with cident to affect Turkish football
that will be playing the Nation- opment in Kaduna State. here, I want the team to do
Trabzonspor fans, the TFF an- this season.
I Pay Evil With wide League One (NLO) ex-
pected to kick off this month
The astute sports admin-
istrator turned politician, who
very well to the best of their
abilities. nounced on Monday. The championship was
Evil, Says across the country. qualified his team, Kada City, "Under my administra- Home supporters invaded
the pitch at Trabzonspor's sta-
suspended for a week earlier
this term when the president
to the Premier League, urged tion, we are trying to do eve-
Osimhen Ekene, who is the chair-
man of the House of Rep- the various teams to put up rything differently as a sea- dium after the final whistle of of Ankaragucu attacked a ref-
resentatives committee on their best in the competition, soned administrator. I have the Super Lig match on March eree at the end of a first divi-
Nigerian striker Victor Os- 17 that Fenerbahce won 3-2. sion match.
imhen, who personified the sports, announced the dona- stressing that the donation is to played, I have managed and
tion during a media parley assist them in logistics during I can say that I have risen to The attacks took place af- A number of Fenerbahce
‘no gree for anybody’ at the ter the Fenerbahce players and trips to Trabzon in recent times
delayed 2023 Africa Cup of with members of the Sport's the games, the peak of my career in sport.
Writers Association of Nigeria "We will do everything hu- We are now the one in gov- coaching staff celebrated their have also been marred by vi-
Nations (AFCON) in Cote
d'Ivoire, has also made it clear (SWAN), Kaduna State chap- manly possible to support the ernment so if the previous victory, goalkeeper Dominik olence.
he does not take nonsense ter, amongst other sport stake- teams in order for them to do government was doing any- Livakovic being punched in A 2016 game against Trab-
even outside the pitch. holders at the Ahmadu Bello well in the forthcoming com- thing wrong, we are to correct the face. zonspor was abandoned in the
The Napoli star insists he Stadium, Kaduna. petition, For that reason, I am those mistakes and carry eve- Osayi-Samuel, 26, punched closing minutes after an assis-
is unforgiving and will do a supporting the eight teams ryone along." He said. one of the supporters who ran tant referee was attacked by a
person wrong if he is wronged. onto the pitch with his face home supporter.
“Someone cannot do me
evil and expect me to pay them Paris 2024: Plumptre Out Of Super Falcons masked, with Dutch defender
Jayden Oosterwolde accused
The year before that the
Fenerbahce team bus came un-
with good,” Osimhen declared
in a TikTok video. “No. I will Vs Banyana Clash of kicking the same supporter.A
third player will also appear be-
der attack from a gunman en
route to the airport on the way
play evil for evil.” Ashleigh Plumptre has been She has been replaced by Ju- 2024 Olympic qualifiers comes fore the disciplinary body along back from the neighbouring
Osimhen who had con- with two club employees for Black Sea city of Rize, leav-
quered poverty after a tough ruled out of the Super Falcons moke Alani who has already ar- up on Friday, 5 April. While the
Paris 2024 Olympic qualifiers rived in camp ahead of the qual- second leg is billed for Tuesday, "fighting", the TFF said. ing the driver seriously injured.
upbringing while growing up A Trabzonspor assistant In 2014 a match between
in the slums of Lagos, is the against South Africa due to in- ifiers. 9 April.
jury. Aside Alani, Rasheedat Meanwhile, African cham- coach will also appear before Trabzonspor and Fenerbahce
highest paid player in the Ital- the disciplinary board. was called off at halftime after
ian Serie A and the best Af- Plumptre’s absence was con- Ajibade and goalkeeper Tochuk- pions South Africa landed Abu-
firmed on the Falcons X handle wu Oluehi have also arrived. ja on Sunday and had their first FIFA president Gianni In- the Istanbul club's players were
rican footballer currently by fantino condemned the vio- pelted with objects thrown onto
CAF's ranking. on Monday, 1 April, 2024. The first leg of the Paris training session yesterday.
lence as "absolutely unaccep- the pitch by home fans.
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Nigeria’s Burgeoning Guest Column

Kidnapping Industry:
Whither State Governors? Andrew A. Erakhrumen

I
t is no news that the
already emaciated in- a thing to be seriously wor-
dustrial and other pro- ried about. A very simple ex-
ductive capacity, for planation to give is that Ni-
production and avail- geria’s intelligence network
Yes, state governors ing limited number of people has broken down while the
do not have the legitimate jobs, are declining job of securing the country
powers of the
in Nigeria; that is business- has become overwhelming.
Commander-
in-Chief of the es, companies, factories and Pretence and deceit are
Nigerian armed other economic ventures that mostly unhelpful where
forces but for what have had positive impacts on things are fast falling apart.
do they use the economy are crashing almost Kidnapping does not dif-
“security vote” irretrievably; but this is not ferentiate one political party
they strictly keep the whole story. With the in- member from another. It has
secret? What is this creasing intensity of the eco- a life of its own. Although, it
“security vote”? nomic doom (or is it down- is difficult to pointedly state,
turn?) being experienced, with certainty, the first school
the country has been ‘bless- that was attacked by criminal
ed’ (or burdened?) with an- elements in the northern part
other thriving industry – the of the country.
crime industry. This seem- Nevertheless, since the
ingly ‘new’ industry is nei- 14th of April, 2014 when
ther really new nor original 276 students of Government
to Nigeria but it is booming hind the massive criminali- not limited to those at the fed- we were talking about earli- Girls Secondary School,
here and now. Although, it ties enveloping Nigeria. What eral level. In fact, more is ex- er, we had asked in an inter- Chibok, Borno state were
assumes different forms and we know is that those holding pected from those at the state vention in the past that “….. successfully kidnapped by
shapes, it is not limited to any
political power including oth- and sub-state levels. who would have imagined Boko Haram insurgents, it
region of the country. One of ers in the corridors and bed- that kidnappers will, one day, has been harvests of suc-
such criminalities is kidnap- rooms of power have been us- Illegally Appropriated take more than a hundred cessful kidnappings by dif-
ping for ransom. Sincerely, ing the captured failing state Security Votes students (as hostages), from ferent criminal groups. Kid-
it is increasingly becoming to extract public resources Yes, state governors do not a boarding school, and ask nappers have continued to do
difficult to describe this ‘lu-and protect only themselves have the powers of the Com- relatives (of the hostages) to well; they have been operat-
crative’ venture as a criminal and theirs while others are ex- mander-in-Chief of the Nige- provide rice, beans, palm oil, ing unhindered in ways that
enterprise. This is because pected to go to hell. Once you rian armed forces but for what salt and stock cubes to feed suggest an absence of law
names of “big men” direct- are not in government or not do they use the “security vote” them (in captivity)?.....” Re- and order in those states. We
ly and indirectly involved in close to those in it, be rest as- they strictly keep secret? What cent events make that ques- sometimes ask this question:
kidnappings are mentioned sured that you are on your is this “security vote”? It is an tion we asked in 2021 sound are there executive governors
in the print and electron- own; you are ‘technically’ ex- unknown large amount not le- outdated. For instance, on in those states? This ques-
ic media but nothing seems cluded from the selective pro- gally appropriated.This is an- the 28th of February, 2024, tion emanates from the fact
GHANA MUST GO to be happening to them. A tection by the state. This is not other means by which public bandits killed two residents that state governors swore
lot has been said about this a new story. It is not a new re- funds are stolen. Since 1999, of Anguwan Auta in Gonin an oath of allegiance to the
Rewane predicts societal challenge, howev- ality. It has not been unique to no state governor has denied Gora, Chikun Local Govern- people, promising to pro-
new prices for er, the more the people cry, a particular group in power. the existence of the “vote” or ment Area (LGA), Kaduna tect them against harm from
the more they are left unpro- Only that those who criticised given account of how it was state, kidnapping and escap- criminal elements. Thus, how
rice, bread, tected, by the state, from the people-in-power yesterday are expended. It should not be ing with others into the bush- does one explain the current
others whims and caprices of kid- today, in power, contributing to only about the federal gov- es bothering the community. reality in which criminali-
nappers. As at today, no one the entrenchment of what they ernment, Nigerians should ties are perpetrated freely in
– News is sure who the next victim(s) criticised yesterday! So, it has also ask state governors ques- Like Chibok like Kuri- those states? The state gov-
will be. The responses of na- been deception all the way. tions. The federal govern- ga? ernors and local government
tional and sub-national gov- We have always argued that ment may be a major bene- In Chikun LGA, 287 administrations are the clos-
ernments to criminalities are a chunk of the possible solu- ficiary of the warped federal schoolchildren were re- est to the people; therefore,
still the same old predictable tions to a societal problem lies system of government prac- portedly abducted in Kuri- more is expected from them
ineffectual pronouncements. on the ability and willingness ticed in Nigeria but the state ga whereas on the 24th of concerning the quest for solu-
to recruit the ‘right’ political governments cannot exempt March, 2024, it was report- tion(s) to Nigeria’s insecurity
Selective Protection leadership that is ready to con- themselves from the rot be- ed that the number of these challenges. They should not
Nigerian governments al- front such problem. When we ing experienced everywhere. Kuriga’s schoolchildren that sit in their offices, embezzle
ways claim to be on top of the talk of political leadership, it is Concerning the kidnapping were actually abducted but “security vote” and give Ni-
situation. eventually rescued by the gerians the impression that
Marching orders are al- military in Zamfara state is federal government is the
ways given to the country’s
Since the 14th of April, 2014 when 276 students ‘only’ 137. Kidnappings in only problem.
security personnel to get to of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, many states, Kaduna inclu-
the root of the matter. Have Borno state were successfully kidnapped by sive, appear to be progres- – Erakhrumen teaches at
they ever been able to get to Boko Haram insurgents, it has been harvests of sively more ‘normalised’ the Department of Forest Re-
the root of the matter? We successful kidnappings by different criminal and less newsworthy. The sources and Wildlife Manage-
do not know. We also do not groups. Kidnappers have continued to do well; ease with which these kid- ment, University of Benin, Be-
From his store?
know if politicians are be- they have been operating unhindered..... nappings are carried out is nin City, Nigeria

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