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Listening to music can prolong your life

By Rotimi Ige, with Agency Report IF you love listening to music, you’re in good company.

Charles Darwin once remarked: “If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once every week.” Albert Einstein declared: “If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician.” Jimi Hendrix called music his “religion.”

Music is said to be food for the soul and, according to

Joshua Bolarinwa, a medical doctor at the University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin (UITH), in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), listening to it often is good for one’s health.

“Listening to music is a good antidote for reducing stress, which is responsible for over 60 per cent of the diseases common to most patients,” he said.

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House of Reps suspends Jibrin for 180 sitting days —P35 •My suspension inconsequential —Jibrin

Impressive turnout as Edo awaits new gov Continues pg4

• Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu win polling units, Oyegun loses •Alleged financial inducement rocks poll

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Ondo APC crisis: Atiku backs Tinubu —P33

Sale of assets:

FG yet to decide

—Lai Mohammed —P35

LAUTECH: Oyo acting against Supreme Court judgment PDP governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, casting his vote at Iguodo- APC governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki, casting his vote at Emokpae Primary do, Orhiomwon Local Government Area.

School in Ward 4, Oredo Local Government Area.

—Osun Assembly —P32

Nigeria already getting out of recession —Finance Minister

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Impressive turnout as Edo awaits new gov Stories by Jacob Segun Olatunji, Leon Usigbe and Banji Aluko -Benin

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DO State governorship election kicked off across the local government area in the state with a massive turnout of voters.

Both electoral materials and officials of the Independent National Electoral

Commission (INEC) arrived their respective polling booths on time.

It was also observed that accreditation of voters and voting commenced by 8.20 a.m. while voters conducted themselves orderly.

There was less presence of security agencies at most polling booths visited in the state.

Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report, unof-

ficial report had it that in unit 19, ward 4 in Oredo Local Government Area of the state, where the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Godwin Obaseki, voted, the APC won with 160 votes as against 77 polled by the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

At Ize-Iyamu’s ward5, unit 26 in Orhiomwan Local Gov-

ernment Area of the state, the PDP candidate polled 369 votes to defeat his APC opponent who polled one vote.

The national chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun also lost his ward 2, Unit 2, Oredo Local Government Area to the PDP candidate.

As of the time of filing this report, collation of the results was ongoing at various centres.

Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu commend conduct of poll CANDIDATES of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Godwin Obaseki and Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Speaking with newsmen after casting their votes at their respective wards on Wednesday, they commended the commission and the electorate for the peaceful conduct of the poll, despite the high political tension created in the state before the period.

Obaseki told newsmen at his Unit 19, Ward 4, Benin, at about 10.30 a.m. that he was particularly impressed with the prompt commencement of the exercise across the state and the peaceful conduct of voters.

He expressed hope that the peace, large turnout of the electorate and adequate security that had characterised the exercise so far would be sustained to ensure that it ended peacefully.

On his part, Ize-Iyamu commended INEC and the electorate for the peaceful conduct of the poll.

The PDP candidate, who voted at 9.55 a.m. at Ighododo Primary School unit of Ward 5, Orhiomwon Local Government Area of the state, however, urged supporters to be vigilant and cautious, while they also monitor the process adequately.

According to him, “the PDP will more vigilant in the sorting and counting of the ballots,” adding that so far, the exercise had been peaceful.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole commended the electorate in the state for turning out in large numbers to cast their votes.

Oshiomhole, shortly after casting his vote at Unit 2, Ward 10, in his Iyamho community in Estako West Local Government Area of the state, at about 11.00 a.m., said “I am very impressed with the turnout of voters in these polling units. What is happening in these three polling units is a perfect example of what election should be.”

He commended INEC for adopting simultaneous accreditation and voting, which he described an im-

provement on the part of the commission.

Also speaking after casting his vote around 11.00 a.m. at Iyobosa Primary School unit of Ward 7 in Orhiomwon Local Government Area, the state deputy governor, Dr Pius Odubu, told newsmen that the electoral process had remarkably improved from what it used to be.

Obudu expressed optimism that his party, APC, would win the election, adding that he was sure that the electoral process in Nigeria would improve to be like that of the developed world.

National chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, who voted at Ward 2, Unit 2, Oredo Local Government Area, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.

“It is peaceful so far. This is the best turnout I have ever experienced. People are now keen to express their democratic functions and democracy has become totally widespread,” he said He described the security put in place as lovely, saying, “all the security agencies have given us iron-clad assurances that there will not be no incident, at least no major incident.”

Former chairman, PDP

Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Tony Anenih, called for peace among the people of the state.

He made the call after casting his vote at Uzenema Primary School, Urue-Uromi, in Esan North East Local Government Area of the state, at about 8.20 a.m.

The PDP chieftain expressed satisfaction with the timely arrival of electoral materials as well as the peaceful conduct of the exercise in the area so far.

However, there were cases of inducement of voters and outright sharing of cash ranging from N1,000 to N3,000 to voters.

While the election was largely peaceful with little skirmishes, Nigerian Tribune observed that inducement of voters was prevalent in all the 18 local government areas of the state.

In polling units visited, voters were seen collecting money from agents of political parties.

People were also seen running from their homes to the polling units to collect money, even as some youths engaged each other in open confrontation over issues relating to money.

It was drama in Ukoni polling centre in Uromi, Esan

North East Local Government Area of the state, when a man snatched a bag of money being distributed, apparently to induce prospective voters.

The money was being distributed to some voters who were waiting to be accredited before the man snatched the bag and bolted away.

In the process, many of the currency notes were scattered on the ground, leading to a scramble by those present to get their hands on some of them.

Attempt to catch the culprit to retrieve the money proved abortive as he disappeared into the crowd.

The turnout was, however, impressive across the state, as voters thronged the polling units to cast their votes in an election where accreditation and voting started simultaneously at about 9.00 a.m. in many places.

At a unit in Ward 8, Efandion, Uromi, voters, as at 2:30, could, however, not exercise their voting rights, owing to the malfunctioning of card readers and lack of generators to power them.

It was gathered that a staff of INEC at the unit insisted that she would not do anything until her supervisor arrived.

INEC commends electorate, political parties for peaceful poll Says collation of results in progress THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, lauded the electorate and political parties in Edo State for the peaceful conduct of the state governorship election.

Speaking with newsmen in Benin City, on Wednesday, the National Commissioner in charge of Voters Education and Publicity, who also supervised the election, Prince Solomon Adedeji Soyebi, said the commission was grateful for the peaceful

conduct of the electorate and the political parties during the poll.

Soyebi encouraged all the stakeholders to continue in the peaceful manner till the end of the exercise.

The national commissioner said the collation of the results of the poll was in progress at the various collation centres in the state, while promising that the final result would be made public by the commission after the collation.

This came just as there were cases of malfunctioning of card readers at Ipkeshi, near Auchi, under Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.

The card readers malfunctioned at Ward 11 and 12 at Okhueromoh Primary School, Ipkeshi.

The INEC polling officer (PO) in the area, Mr Mubarak Jubril, told newsmen that the card readers could read and confirm PVCs but could not read most fingers.

Observers, party agents commend INEC SOME observers and party agents have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth conduct of the Edo governorship election.

They made the commendation while monitoring the election in some parts of the state on Wednesday.

Mr Owolabi Andrew, an observer with Enough Is Enough (EIE) organisation,

said in Benin that there was improvement in the delivery of election materials at the various polling units.

Andrew also lauded security presence at the polling units and orderliness among voters.

Mr Oben Okhionkpamwonyi, a member of Progressive Youth Observer Group, said the process had been impressive in all the

units he visited.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) agent at Ward 7 unit 1, Orhiomwon Local Government Area, Mr Laurence Ewere, said he was satisfied with the conduct of the election in the area.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agent in the same ward, Mr Matthew Erunse, also commended the electoral process.

Listening to music can prolong your life Continued from front page

The power of music It heals chronic back pain Music works on the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system responsible for controlling blood pressure, heartbeat and brain function - and also the limbic system - the part of the brain that controls feelings and emotions. According to one piece of research, these systems react sensitively to music.

When slow rhythms are played, blood pressure and heartbeat slow down which helps to breathe more slowly, thus reducing muscle tension in the neck, shoulders, stomach and back. Experts say apart from physical tension, music also reduces psychological tension in the mind.

In other words, when one feels pain, frightening, frustration and anger tense up hundreds of muscles in the back.

Listening to music on a regular basis helps the body to, however, relax physically and mentally and thus prevent back pain.

It improves workout Experts say listening to music during exercise can give one better workout in several ways. Scientists claim it can increase endurance, boost mood and distract from any discomfort experienced during the workout.

Dr Robert Herdegen of America’s Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia looked at the effects of 12 men riding a bicycle for 10 minutes while listening to music one day. He compared it to the same men riding bicycles without music for 10 minutes the following day.

On the days the men exercised listening to music, they travelled 11 per cent further, compared to the days they did not listen to music.

Researchers also found that men’s levels of exertion were at their lowest when listening to music. Other studies show that listening to music releases endorphins - natural ‘feel good’ hormones that lift mood and give motivation to carry on longer with exercise.

It helps regain memory loss For many people suffering from memory loss, the spoken language has become meaningless. Music can help patients remember tunes or songs and get in touch with their history. This is because the part of the brain which processes music is located next to memory. Research shows that people with memory loss respond best to music of their choice.

It makes one happy “I don’t sing because I’m happy; I’m happy because I sing,” says William James. Research proves that when one listens to music of choice, the brain releases dopamine, a “feel-good” neurotransmitter. Valorie Salimpoor, a neuroscientist at McGill University, injected eight music-lovers with a radioactive substance that binds to dopamine receptors after they listened to their favorite music. A PET scan showed that large amounts of dopamine were released, which biologically caused the participants to feel emotions like happiness, excitement, and joy. So the next time you need an emotional boost, listen to your favourite tunes for 15 minutes. That’s all it takes to get a natural high!

It lowers stress and improves health “I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from,” says Billy Joel.

Listening to music one enjoys decreases levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body, which counteracts the effects of chronic stress.

It helps to sleep better “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

– Berthold Auerbach. A study showed that students who listened to relaxing classical music for 45 minutes before turning in slept significantly better than students who listened to an audiobook or did nothing different from their normal routine.

If you’re having trouble sleeping, try listening to a little Bach or Mozart before bedtime to catch some sleep.

It reduces depression “Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness,” says Maya Angelou.

More than 350 million people suffer from depression around the world. A whopping 90 per cent of them also experience insomnia. A sleep research found that symptoms of depression decreased significantly in the group that listened to classical music before bedtime, but not in the other two groups. Another study by Hans Joachim Trappe in Germany also demonstrated that music can benefit patients with depressive symptoms, depending on the type of music. Meditative sounds and classical music lifted people up, but techno and heavy metal brought people down even more. The next time you feel low, put on some classical or meditative music to lift your spirits.

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Couple bags 14 years imprisonment for human trafficking Clement Idoko - Abuja

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Federal HighCourt sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has sentenced 37- year-old Mr Idowu Folorunso and his 35-year-old wife, Mrs Titilayo Folorunso to 14 years imprisonment each, with hard labour, for procuring and facilitating the trafficking of a woman to Libya for prostitution.

This came as another Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, sentenced one Ebunoluwa Bankole, 59-year-old woman to 30 years impris-

onment for human trafficking.

The couple, who were arrested in Ibadan on January 12, by officials of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) following the receipt of a petition of suspected case of trafficking alongside complaints of the victim, lured the victim, who was a nursery school teacher in a private school, with the promise of a teaching job outside the country.

Spokesman of NAPTIP, Mr Josiah Emerole, confirmed the sentences in a statement on Wednesday,

in Abuja.

It was gathered that the victim (name withheld) was Mrs Folorunso’s friend.

The victim, who was a nursing mother at the point of recruitment in May 2014, reported that the convicted couple had deceived her into travelling with the promise of getting a good job in Cairo, Egypt.

She was to be helped by the couple’s sister to secure a job.

Investigations however, revealed that the victim was rather taken to Tripoli, Libya, where she was forced into prostitution and all the money she earned were collected by a third party, who was still at large.

Delivering judgment on the case, Justice Joyce Abbdulmalik convicted the couple for procurement and facilitation of foreign travels which promoted prostitution.

Both offences contravened sections 15 (a) and 16 of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Law Enforcement and Administration Act 2003 (as amended 2005). They were, therefore, sentenced to seven years on each of the two counts with hard labour.

The sentence would, however, run concurrently.

Reacting to this, the acting Director-General of NAPTIP, Alhaji Abdulrazak

Dangiri, commended the judge for a job well done and urged Nigerians to always be vigilant, as traffickers might be those close to them.

Meanwhile, in Ebunoluwa Bankole’s judgment, aside being sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for human trafficking, she is also to pay a fine of N1, 000,000 only for the procurement and exportation of young Nigerian women to Libya for prostitution.

Police nab 2 suspects over Isheri kidnap Olalekan Olabulo - Lagos TWO suspected members of the gang that kidnapped three landlords and their physical trainer near Lekki Gardens Estate, Isheri along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been arrested by the police.

Metro gathered that the suspects were arrested by the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team.

The suspects were reportedly arrested in Ondo State where they temporarily relocated to after the Isheri operation.

One of the arrested suspects was identified as James Kegbe alias JJ, an indigene of Arogbo in Ese Odo of Ondo State.

A police source said the

suspect was on a spending spree in Ore. He was alleged to have confessed to the kidnap, explaining that he was given N1.2 million as his share of the total ransom of N12 million paid on the victims.

JJ reportedly confessed to the police team that he was part of the gang that abducted the landlords and equally confessed to have shared from the ransom.

It was gathered that JJ was cooperating with the police team as he was said to have identified other members of his gang as Julius, Victor, Trust, Senior Man, John and Prince Efforts are on to arrest other members of the gang as the IGP team is reportedly spreading its dragnet to arrest the fleeing members.

Scene of a partially collapsed building which houses Brain Star Academy at No 30 Ajose Street, Okokomaiko, on Tuesday, in Lagos.

Again, police bust robbery in Warri, kill 2 Ebenezer Adurokiya - Warri BARELY 24 hours after four robbery suspects were sent to their early graves, operatives of the Delta State Police Command, late Tuesday night, bust another robbery operation in Warri, killing two suspects in the process.

Metro gathered on Wednesday that the suspects were carrying out their nefarious activities

on Ogbodu Street, Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of the state, when luck ran out on them.

Acting on a distress call from a concerned member of the public, an anti-crime patrol team, led by one ASP Amos Samuel from B-Division under the watch of the DPO, Eyo Anisette, confronted and overpowered the hoodlums amid gun duel.

Two of the hoodlums,

Joshua and Ogeneogu (names withheld), it was gathered, died of gunshot wounds while being taken to the hospital.

Addresses of 17-year-old Joshua and 25-year-old Ogeneogu were given as 23, Ogedegbe Street and Unuma Iyara,Warri.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Celestina Kalu, who said the incident occurred at about 10.50 p.m, disclosed that one locally made pistol, a

dagger knife and a Nokia phone were recovered from the suspects.

Kalu added that corpses of the suspects had been deposited at the Warri Central Hospital for autopsy while further investigations were ongoing.

It will be recalled that last Monday, four robbery suspects lost their lives in similar circumstance, during an exchange of fire power with the police from Warri A-Division.

Panic as school collapses in Lagos Gbemi Solaja - Lagos THERE was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Amukoko area of Lagos State after a school building collapsed.

The school is located at 30 Ajose Street, Amukoko and is said to house Brain Star Academy.

According to the report of an eyewitness, the building had been a major cause of concern and threat to lives

and property in the area.

Some people claimed that one person died in the tragedy, but a government source, who did not want his name in print, said no casualty was recorded.

The tragedy, however, created panic in the entire area, while the Lagos State Management Agency, (LASEMA) had since shut down the structure after the incident.

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Police arraign 28-year-old in court over 2 missing UNIOSUN students Oluwole Ige - Osogbo OSUN State Police Command, on Wednesday, arraigned a 28-year-old man, Adedamola Olagoke, before an Osogbo Magistrates’ Court for allegedly masterminding the abduction of two missing students of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), namely Samuel Eke and Robert Akinduro.

Adedamola was arrested by the police on September 10, five days after Samuel and Robert were declared missing.

However, the suspect, who faced a three-count charge of unlawful imprisonment and kidnapping, pleaded not

guilty to allegations levelled against him.

Counsel for the accused, Mr Kazeem Badmus, however, appealed to the court to grant his client bail, assuring that the accused person would be committed to the progress of the trial.

He said the accused person was an asthmatic patient whose health status had been communicated to the Commissioner of Police.

The pleas of the defence counsel were turned down, as Magistrate Falilat Sodamade ordered that the accused person be remanded in prison custody till the next adjournment date of October 6.

22-yr-old invades church to steal SUV Security operatives conveying some youths arrested for violating the law during the Edo 2016 governorship election at upper Sokponba in Benin City, on Wednesday. PHOTO: NAN

Gunmen who kidnapped Catholic priest in Anambra demand N2.5m ransom

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ERSONS suspected to be the kidnappers of the Rector of Father Tansi Major Seminary in Onitsha, Anambra, Reverend Father Emmanuel Dim, have demanded N2.5 million ransom for his release, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Director of Communications at the Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father Hygi Aghaulor, told newsmen in Nnewi on Wednesday that Dim was kidnapped by suspected armed herds-

men on September 26.

Aghaulor said the priest was kidnapped around 7:00 p.m. on the Nkpologwu-Nimbo Road and appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to help effect his release.

He said the Catholic Bishops’ Conference had directed that no ransom should be paid, adding, however, that two other priests, Reverend Father Jude Chukwuneke and Reverend Father Jude Ezeokana, who were in the same vehicle with Dim, managed to escape with various

degrees of gunshot wounds.

Aghaulor disclosed that the three catholic priests were returning from Nsukka to Onitsha and Nnewi after a condolence visit to Reverend Father Uchenna Ezeh of Nsukka Diocese, who lost his mother.

He said that Ezeokana, who is a lecturer in both Father Tansi Seminary and the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, received treatment briefly in Nsukka and now recuperating in Awka.

The priest said that Chukwuneke, the Chaplain of St.

Camilus de Lellis Chaplaincy at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, was shot on the head and was receiving treatment at the institution’s teaching hospital in Nnewi.

“We call on people of goodwill to continue to pray for the immediate release of the Vincentian priest.

“We are tempted to wonder if Nigeria is on the verge of collapse. All over the country, women are being raped and intimidated, innocent Nigerians are being slaughtered,’’ Aghaulor added.

NCC arrests 9 for pre-registered SIM cards in Niger, FCT Adelowo Oladipo - Minna OPERATIVES of the enforcement unit of the National Communication Commission (NCC), on Wednesday, clamped down on dealers of pre-registered SIM cards, arresting five in Minna, the Niger State capital.

It also arrested four of-

fenders in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Metro gathered .

It was further learnt that some of those arrested were big time dealers in SIM cards.

Chief Enforcement Officer, NCC, Mr Shuaibu Tswade, told newsmen after the operation at the popular Obasanjo Shopping Complex on Bosso Road, Minna,

that all the suspects were handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution if they could not pay the N200,000 fine provided for by the law.

He said NCC had also carried out similar raids in Lagos, noting that the operation would continue across the country.

Further checks by the Metro revealed that some

of those arrested in Minna were, however, discovered to be streets traders, otherwise known as street hawkers.

Tswade, however, disclosed that the NCC was collaborating with the police and other security agencies to ensure compliance with the law which was aimed at reducing criminal activities in the country.

Olalekan Olabulo - Lagos A 22-year-old man, Samuel (surname withheld), who invaded the park of the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, in Sango Ota, Ogun State, to steal a vehicle, has blamed the devil for the act.

Metro learnt that Samuel had broken one of the rear glasses of the vehicle, forced himself into the driver’s seat and was battling with the security device in the vehicle when the bubble burst on him.

The owner of the vehicle, who pleaded anonymity, while speaking with Metro, said “it was last Sunday. We had ended the fourth church service and decided to eat in a restaurant.

“We were still in the restaurant when one of our neighbours called that we should wait for him as he would be going home with us.

“At that point, I told one of my daughters to go and wait for the neighbour where our vehicle was parked. She was the one who saw someone in the vehicle which was locked with security device, and quickly came to alert us.”

She added: “Initially, the suspect did not know that the vehicle was ours; he told us that he owned the vehicle and that he had lost the key.”

In an interview with Metro, Samuel confessed to have

broken into the vehicle and said that he was demobilising the Toyota Highlander Sports Utility Vehicle when policemen from Obasanjo police station arrested him.

The suspect, who initially said he was 19 years old, but later 20, stated: “I don t know what came over me. I wanted to take the vehicle home which I had left for a long time.”

Samuel, who claimed to be a driver, student and gospel artiste, also blamed his act on lack of fatherly care, saying he did it because his father died when he was still very young.

“I have not gone to my mother’s house in Lamgbasa Ajah for some time. I was staying with my nephew, but I wanted to go back home with the vehicle.”

A police source at Obasanjo police station who spoke with Metro under the condition of anonymity said “the boy is a perfect car thief. We recovered Indian hemp from him.

He had gone to the church for the purpose of removing a vehicle from the park.”

The source added that “we found out that he had moved around the car parks at the church before he finally saw the vehicle. The owner left the tag in the vehicle and we believe Samuel chose that particular one because he would not be allowed to take the vehicle out of the premises without the tag.

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Alleged forgery: FG fails to commence Saraki, Ekweremadu, others’ trial Sunday Ejike-Abuja

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he trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and three others, was stalled at the Federal High Court, Jabi, Abuja on Wednesday.

The two-count charge, bordering on forgery slammed against Saraki and others was stalled because of the inability of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to release the case file to the new legal team assigned to handle the case.

Co-defendants with Saraki in the case are the Senate Deputy Presdient, Ike Ekweremadu; immediate

past clerk of the National Assembly, Alhaji Salisu Abubakar Maikasuwa and the acting clerk, Benedict Efeturi, When the matter came up on Wednesday, for trial, counsel to the Federal Government, Alhaji Aliyu Umar, told the trial Judge, Justice Yusuf Halilu that he was not ready to proceed with the trial because the office of the AGF had not handed over the case file to him.

Umar, who led the Federal Government’s legal team, also told the court that it would be difficult for the prosecution to kick-start the trial as the motion filed by the defendants challenging the jurisdiction of the court was served on him on Sep-

Court decides dismissed Army corporal’s fate Nov 3 The National Industrial Court will deliver judgment in dismissed Lance Corporal Mohammed Mohammed’s case against Nigerian Army on November 3.

Justice Maureen Esowe fixed the date after counsel to parties adopted their final written addresses.

Adopting his address, Mr Joseph Ashefel, counsel to Mohammed, said that his client was unjustly dismissed and allegedly detained for months in the respondent’s guard room.

Ashefel urged the court to CORRECTION OF NAME I hereby declared that my name are Aremu Agunbiade Sunmola not Aremu Agunbiade Ismaila now wish to be known as AREMU AGUNBIADE SUNMOLA All documents bearing these names remain valid. Union Bank Plc and general public take note.

CHANGE OF NAME I formerly Irielle Ruphina Toochukwu now IRIELLE RUFINA TOOCHUKWU. All former documents remain valid. General public take note.

reinstate Mohammed into the Nigerian Army and grant the reliefs sought.

The Counsel to the Nigerian Army, Mr J.J Momoh, urged the court to dismiss the suit in its entirety, and grant “our application as argued.”

Mohammed, who joined the Chief of Army Staff, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Enugu Garrison, and the Garrison Commanding Officer 82 Division, as co-respondents, was challenging his alleged dismissal from the Nigerian Army.

tember 26, 2016.

He, therefore, applied for an adjournment to enable him put his house in order and prepare his response to the motion filed by the defendants in the matter, adding also that since the matter had to do with the fundamental right of parties to fair hearing, he needed to properly prepare his response to the motion.

“I have not filed anything. It is fundamental to fair hearing. Under the circumstances, I will ask for an adjournment to enable me respond to the motion,” he said.

In his submissions, Saraki’s counsel, Paul Erokoro, opposed to the request for adjournment by the prosecution counsel, insisting that the matter was slated for trial more than two months ago.

Erokoro told Justice Halilu that if the AGF did not deem it fit to hand over the case file to the Federal Government’s counsel, then the charge against Saraki and his co-accused should be terminated.

He further informed the court that Saraki had filed a motion since June 22, 2016 before the court, which had been served on the AGF, questioning the propriety of the charge on the ground that it constituted an abuse of court process because similar matter involving the AGF was pending before a Federal High Court in Abuja.

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MTN Nigeria denies improper repatriation of $14bn

By Bode Adewumi with agency report

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he Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Mr Ferdi Moolman, on Wednesday denied an allegation of repatriating $13.92 billion out of Nigeria.

Moolman said in a statement in Lagos that the company’s attention had been drawn to media reports containing an allegation of MTN, Nigeria’s improper repatriation of money out of Nigeria.

According to him, the reports said that MTN illegally repatriated $13.92 billion over a period of 10 years, in collusion with some commercial banks.

“The allegations made against MTN are completely unfounded and without any merit,” Moolman said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Dino Melaye (Kogi West) had on Sept. 22 accused MTN Nigeria of money laundering and repatriation of $14 billion out of the country.

Melaye alleged that the company committed the crime in the last 10 years in connivance with four commercial banks and a serving minister.

Speaking under Order 42 of the senate, the lawmaker said that at this time of economic recession in Nigeria, it was imperative that all hands must be on deck to recover looted funds.

“We are in a precarious situation, and now is the time to recover every stolen money in the country.

“Between 2006 and 2016, MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with four commercial banks and with the help of a serving Minister,

has moved $14 billion out of this country,” he said.

Melaye said that, if given the opportunity, he would move the substantive mo-

Bukola Saraki granted Melaye the privilege of moving the substantive motion during the next senate plenary.

From left, Eteh Emma-Uche, Aba Brewery Master Brewer; Mrs. Margaret Enonuya, Principal, Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha; Chief Chukwuemeka Oseneman, Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc; Minister of State for Education, Professor Anthony Anwukah; Roseline Obi, the 2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year; and Professor Kate Omenugha, Anambra State Commissioner for Education; at the commissioning of a block of staff quarters built by Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund at Federal Government Girl College, Onitsha, Anambra State, where Roseline Obi, the 2015 Maltina Teacher of the Year, teaches.

Foreign investors’ perception based on local reports —Emefiele Chima Nwokoji-Lagos

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has said that foreign investors form their perception about the economy based on local reports coming out from journalists.

He therefore called on financial and business correspondents to endeavor to report the Nigerian economy in positive light.

Mr. Emefiele said this in a keynote remark presented on his behalf by the Director, Monetary Policy Department, Mr. Moses Tule at the 22nd edition of the Finance Correspondents and Business Editors Seminar, which is taking place at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, from September 28 to 30, 2016.

He also noted that efforts of the Central Bank transcend its core mandate of monetary and price stabil-

World pension summit: Glo proffers solution to enhance growth of pension industry Total telecoms solutions provider, Globacom, which sponsored this year’s World Pension Summit as Diamond Partner, said it has launched products and services designed to aid Nigeria’s fledgling pension industry to achieve “massive growth.”

At the summit tagged “Africa Special”, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Globacom’s of Operations, Head North Central, Akeem Yusuf, disclosed that the company had developed a structure made up of three main components expected to “achieve best customer experience in pension administration in Nigeria. The components, he said, were Customeron-Board, Payment Collection Process and Automation.

According to him, the Customer–on-Boarding component was a simplified registration process

tion on the following legislative day, with evidence to prove the allegation.

Ruling on the point of order, Senate President

to assist pension administrators to register, administer and manage their customers, adding that “a mobile money agent will be created, and all payments will be updated using Glo Mobile-to-Pension Administrator’s database on Real Time basis, Real Time update of payment along with Customer Alert.”

Talking on the third component, Automation, he explained that the current touch points between consumers and banks were either time consuming, cumbersome for subscribers or cost intensive, thus, he assured that the pension administrator’s application from Globacom would be on cloud telephony platform.

“The cloud telephony platform will automate various processes of Pension consumers so that there will be no need for Manual Interventions, especially in terms of personal premiums collection ” he said.

Globacom’s status as the country’s integrated telecoms operator offering services, has made it easy for the network to empower its subscribers with tools and automation to make business and life seamless, he added.

ity, but involves developmental activities to stimulate growth. According to him, the developmental initiatives become necessary given that “ours is a developing economy with inherent development challenges and foreign investors form their perception about the economy based on local reports, hence the need to be cautious of this.”

Furthermore, Mr, Emefiele reminded participants that this informed why the Bank devote critical resources by way of intervention in the N220 billion Agriculture, Micro, small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and in the area of infrastructure.

These interventions include: the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF), Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme

(CACS), among others.

Emefiele however, explained that these interventions do not intend to crowd out financial institutions in credit delivery, but rather as incentives to propel lending at reasonable rates to the real sector.

Also in an opening remark at the occasion, the acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Isaac Okorafor extolled the patriotism of the financial media in their reportage.

In her presentation, a university don Dr. (Mrs) Grace Evbuomwam, from the Department of Banking and Finance at Covenant University, Ota said that one of the problems facing agriculture as a non-oil sector in Nigeria is the low level of development of the agricultural value chain.

Delta ports abandoned —Olu of Warri Tola Adenubi-Lagos

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli Emiko has revealed that the Warri port and Koko port both in Delta State is currently in an abandoned state. This is even as the first class monarch bemoaned the abandonment of the Delta ports by successive government administrations.

According to a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, NIMASA, Hajia Lami Tumaka on Wednesday, the Olu of Warri made this known when the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku

Peterside led a delegation of the management of the agency to pay homage to the first class chief at his palace in Warri while on a tour of NIMASA’s operations in the Central Zone.

According to the monarch, “there is no reason why vessels should go to Lagos and wait for weeks to discharge their cargo when the Warri and Koko Ports stay without any economic activity. I therefore want to appeal to you to use your office and facilitate the proper engagement of these ports for the economic benefit of the

region and the country at large.”

The Olu of Warri also noted that the Delta ports were once the drivers of the Warri economy. He decried the abandonment of the ports which he said can be very attractive given the quantum of oil and gas activities in the area.

Describing Dr. Dakuku Peterside as a focused, committed and visionary leader, the Olu of Warri expressed confidence in the ability of the Director General to bring about the needed change that will restore the ports of Warri and Koko to their pride of place.

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Samsung to announce new launch date for Galaxy Note7

By Bode Adewumi

Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited has announced the postponement of the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note7 in Nigeria. This is sequel to the postponement of sales of the device globally due to isolated battery cell problems.

On September 2, 2016, Samsung had announced an official Galaxy Note7 replacement programme due to a rare battery cell manufacturing error which had led to a few reported incidents.

In a statement, the company stated that “since customers’ safety is top priority, all Galaxy Note7 purchased are eligible for replacement regardless of the original place of purchase.” Although, the Galaxy Note7 has not been released in Nigeria, the current Galaxy Note7 users are kindly advised to visit the nearest Samsung Authorised Service Centre for immediate assistance about the replacement programme.

Stock market close 0.04% down Kehinde AkinseindeJayeoba-Lagos

The Nigerian Equities market continued its descent on Wednesday from previous trading day’s decline as the Nigerian Stock Exchange All Share Index (NSE ASI) lost 12.63 points or 0.04 percent to close at 28,236.23 points compared to 14.3 points or 0.05 percent lost previously to close at 28,248.86 points.

Oando Plc led the list of declining stocks as its share price fell 7.71 percent or 41 kobo to close at N4.91 per share, Ashaka Cement Plc followed with a decline of 4.99 percent or 90 kobo to close at N17.12 per share, Betaglas Plc dropped 4.63 percent N1.46 to close at N30.05 per share, Caverton Plc decreased 4.60 percent or 4 kobo to close at 83 kobo per share and Wema Bank Plc recorded a depreciation of 4.35 percent or 3 kobo to close at 66 kobo per share.

Consequently, Market capitalisation closed the day N4.34 billion lower to settle at N9.699 trillion compared to previous closing figure of N9.704 trillion following a loss of N5 billion on Tuesday.

The day’s gainers were topped by Law Union Plc which increased 9.84 percent or 6 kobo to close at 67 kobo per share.

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Oil jumps after report OPEC reaches deal to limit oil production in November

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il prices rose more than 4 per cent on Wednesday on a report that OPEC members and other producers have reached a deal to limit oil supply, though the details remained uncertain.

OPEC could announce an output-freeze deal in Algeria, although full details are unlikely to be firmed up before a formal meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in November, two OPEC sources said.

They spoke on condition of anonymity as no decision had yet been reached at OPEC’s informal meeting in Algiers.

CNBC reported that Brent crude rose $2.03, or 4.4 per cent, to $48 a barrel by 2:20 p.m. ET (1820 GMT), trading at roughly the same level as prior to the EIA data. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was up $1.71, or 3.8 percent, to $46.38 a barrel.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Tuesday that Iran, Nigeria and Libya would be allowed to produce “at maximum levels that make sense” as part of any output limits which could be set as early as the next OPEC meeting in November.

That represents a strategy shift for Riyadh, which has previously said it would reduce output only if every other OPEC and nonOPEC producer followed suit. Iran has said it should be exempted from such limits because its production is recovering after the lifting of European Union sanctions earlier this year.

Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on

Wednesday OPEC producers were still trying to reach a deal on output limits and that under any such pact the Islamic Republic would agree to curtail its production “at close to 4 million barrels per day.”

Iranian output has stagnated at 3.6 million bpd.

On Wednesday, Mustafa Sanalla, the head of Libya’s state-run National Oil Company, said the country’s oil production had more than doubled to 485,000 barrels a day following the reopening of oil ports this month, Dow Jones reported.

brokerage PVM Oil said in a note.

U.S. commercial crude stockpiles fell by 1.9 million barrels to a total of 502.7 million barrels in the week through September 23. Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast of 3 million barrel build.

From left: Media Relations Officer, Blaise Udunze; Divisional Head, Corporate Communications, Sola Longe- Okenimkpe; Team Member, Internal Control Unit, Barbara Nzekwe; Group Head, Media & External Relations, Igwe U. Igwe and Group Head, Event & Sponsorship, Ekaette Sunday, all of Heritage Bank Plc, during a media interactive forum in Lagos, on Tuesday.

Nigeria already getting out of recession —Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun, the Minister of Finance, on Wednesday said that the nation was already getting out of recession, saying the Federal Government had taken steps that were in the best interest of the citizens.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that Adeosun disclosed this in her closing remarks at a two-day

conference of National Council of Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) in Abeokuta.

“We are already getting out of recession because of the actions the Federal Government is taking, if you are in a problem, the day you start to step towards progression, you are already getting out of it.

Elumelu calls on African leaders to develop continent The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called on all arms of governments across Africa to urgently come together to implement policies that will help the continent overcome its current economic challenges.

Mr Elumelu said this while speaking last night at the 2016 Edition of the World Pension Summit ‘Africa Special’ And Africa Pension Awards.

“For us to take Africa out of its current economic situation, we need to have all hands on deck; the executive, legislature alongside international partners and the private sector. All of us have to work together and stop blaming each other”.

According to Tony Elu-

“The best that can be... hoped for at this afternoon’s meeting is the laying of foundations for a deal when the cartel next meet in November by which time Iranian oil output may well have reached the all-important 4 million barrels-per-day mark,” Stephen Brennock of

melu, “While the executive arm should do more, other arms like the legislature should play their own role by reviewing extant laws that are no longer supportive of the current developmental trajectory of the continent” He also challenged African governments to take deliberate measures to support entrepreneurship.

“Africa’s large population is also Africa’s greatest opportunity but this demographic dividend can easily become our doom if not well engaged. We must deliberately empower our youth through entrepreneurship so that they can create jobs and eradicate poverty” He further noted that “At a time like this, we need to infuse hope in the people and change the narrative of Africa rising, to a risen Africa” In commending the role

of Pension administrators in Africa in savings mobilization, Mr. Elumelu said that we need domestic and international capital to help fund our infrastructural deficit.

“The government is investing more in capital than we have ever invested, we are sorting out infrastructure, we are stopping wastage and so the sign of recovery is already there. Agriculture and solid mineral are already starting to grow and so they are responding to our policy initiative and we are expected to continue in that direction.

“Nigeria is getting out of the trouble that we have found ourselves, we are turning things around and I believe everybody is united and everybody that were here represented the 36 states,” she said.

Adeosun also urged all the state commissioners for finance, accountant-

generals and all finance professionals to always take stock and also compute their own balance sheet, saying it would assist them before decisions were taken.

She explained that the move would allow the states to know their liabilities, strengths and ways to go about their finances in the future, adding that it would in no small measure helped the Federal Government.

“We need to take stock, one of the most important thing I want to encourage all to do is to compute your own balance sheet, what are your assets, what are your liability, know your position,” she said.

Why Nigeria lost $200bn —NEITI Ademola Adegbite-Abuja

THE Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), on Wednesday, explained that Nigeria has experienced huge losses to the tune of about $200 billion due to failure to pass an enabling law for the petroleum industry.

It further explained that some of these losses were projected investments due to regulatory uncertainty which experts have put at $120billion ($15 billion yearly).

The agency, therefore, called on President Mu-

hammadu Buhari to take the lead and infuse urgency into the process of passing a new law for the Nigerian petroleum industry.

In its latest policy brief titled, “The Urgency of a New Petroleum Sector Law”, which was signed by the Director Communications, Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, a copy of which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja, the policy brief noted that clear, unambiguous rules, predictable policy-making

and efficient regulations have been lacking in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, since the process of enacting a law for the sector commenced.

NEITI urged President Buhari to invest his presidential capital on this allimportant legislation, putting in place a mechanism for rallying the stakeholders to a consensus, and using this law as one of the pillars of the bridge to a much needed economic recovery.

Nigerian Tribune

Sterling Bank plans N3bn funding for smallholder farmers

By Ruth Olourounbi

Sterling Bank Plc will advance smallholding agriculture value chain with a likely N3 billion in the Anchors Borrowers Programme (ABP), next year.

The ABP is aimed at creating economic linkages between over 600,000 smallholder farmers and large-scale processors with a view to increasing agricultural output and significantly improving capacity utilisation of integrated mills to help create more jobs, reduce food imports and diversify the economy.

Group Head, Agric and Export Finance, Bukola Awosanya, told the Nigerian Tribune in an interview on Tuesday at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos that the bank plans to expand its original 5,000 farmers base in Kebbi State to 10,000 or more in the coming year.

“We think we can do 10,000 to 20,000 farmers, but we will take it a step at a time,” she said, adding that the bank was prepared to increase the farmers’ hectarage from one to three or more.

Sterling Bank is the first commercial bank in Nigeria to partner the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on the programme, since it launched in November 2015.

Awosanya said the bank had so far disbursed more than N1 billion since January 2016, adding that the bank aims to expand its reach to cover more farmers in Kebbi State, as well as other states in Nigeria.

Currently, Sterling Bank works with farmers in five states in country and plans to reach more states as time goes on.

Other agric products from the bank include Commercial Agricultural Credit Scheme (CACs), Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS) fund, Sterling Agricultural Input Scheme (SAIS), Sterling Tractor Acquisition Scheme (STAS) and Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL).

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Saving LAUTECH

HE Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade, recently made a public outcry over the fate of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. In a detailed open letter addressed to the governors of Osun and Oyo states, owners of the university, but apparently to the general public, the Soun itemized the groans of the 26-year old university, submitting that its joint ownership by the two governments had become an albatross. As a panacea to this persistent and troubling slide in its affairs, the respected monarch suggested that a reversion of its ownership to its parent state of Oyo would be a permanent solution to the interminable crises faced by the school.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has also summoned two commissioners in the state, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Education, to tender necessary documents spelling the modus operandi of running the institution as a joint venture. Only on Tuesday, some members of staff of the institution who hailed from Osun were reportedly beaten by thugs. Going by the prolonged existential crises faced by the university in the last few years, especially since the Adebayo Alao-Akala/Olagunsoye Oyinlola governments where attempts were made by the former to usurp its ownership, the crises of the institution have become simply hydra-headed.

The crises of confidence have worsened, even in the life of the current owner state governors who are of the same political party. Currently, Osun is said to be in default of its counterpart funding to the school in arrears of 15 months, while Oyo has defaulted for eight months. This, among others, has led to the inability to meet the obligations of the school, chief among which is payment of salaries, which the university has failed to do in the last six months. The result is that some students are on the threshold of spending as many as ten years in the institution. The school is under lock and key, grounded by its inability to pay workers’ salaries.

Established on April 23, 1990 through an edict promulgated by the then military government of the old Oyo State, LAUTECH was primed to advance technological education. It showed early signs of this advancement when, for two consecutive years (2003-2004), it was adjudged the best state-owned university in Nigeria. Its fortunes have however since nose-dived, as it is riveted on all fronts by crises of funding and ownership by the two owner states. The framers of the agreement which retained the university as a joint property of the two states apparently had in mind the continuation of the brotherhood which existed between the two contiguous states which were hitherto very consequential areas of the then Western Region. The framers also apparently wanted to make it a test case of the age-old unity that existed among the areas now known as Oyo and Osun

states.

How fatally mistaken they were. Oyo, during the government of Rashidi Ladoja, sought to create a medical school for the university at Yemetu, Ibadan, which it claimed was an outreach. Osun also followed suit by establishing the Osun State University in 2006, which many read as the first part of its disengagement from the dual ownership. The government of Alao-Akala however proceeded to build a humongous medical school in Ogbomoso, even though a medical school of the university was already in existence in Osogbo. Again, AlaoAkala wrote the Oyinlola government, intimating it of the state Assembly’s resolution to sever Osun from the joint ownership.

The Osun House of Assembly not only disagreed but faulted the move as a breach of the agreement between the two states.

The National University Commission (NUC) had to whip Oyo State into line when it made moves to make its Ogbomoso medical school an adjunct of LAUTECH, in contravention of its (NUC’s) rules. This stoked the crisis that was brewing between the two state helmsmen. More fundamentally, there is a subsisting Supreme Court judgment on the tussle on a matter brought before it by the Osun State government. The court had accepted the out-ofcourt settlement agreed on by the two states and confirmed the continuance of the states’ joint ownership of LAUTECH. Thus, any unilateral attempt to appropriate the ownership of the institution without the concurrence of the other will be an exercise in futility.

It is almost certain that except something fundamental is done to address the situation, LAUTECH would continue to be a victim of high-wired ego fight between the two owner states’ helmsmen, which is affecting the 25,000-strong students population of the school and its 3,000 staff.

We see the prolonged crises in LAUTECH as emblematic of the failure of partnerships among individuals and institutions in Nigeria. Enduring and workable partnerships are hallmarks of civilization and development. In mature democracies, partnerships abound among institutions and individuals that have existed for centuries. They are guided by trusteeship and contractual agreements which each of the parties, together with their heirs, is bound to adhere to. The failure overtime of the LAUTECH agreement on partnership is thus a manifestation of a deep-seated dysfunction in the system that can be implicated in the collapse of many institutions in Nigeria.

We counsel that there should be a convocation of stakeholders in the school where the tenets of the LAUTECH partnership agreement would be restated. The states should play by the rules and bury the ghost of self and ego that is threatening the future of thousands who eke out a living from it and the thousands more whose future is dependent on its smooth running.

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•Flexibility. PHOTO: TOMMY ADEGBITE

Need to diversify the economy The challenges we are facing at the moment has to do with the fact that we over-relied on oil. When the going was good, we didn’t save for the rainy period, and thus, we enjoyed the money while it lasted.

It is so unfortunate that a large chunk of monies were also stolen.

Now, due to the fall in the price of oil, we are suffering economically, and we are regretting the fact that we didn’t plan for the rainy days.

As a result of this, I am urging President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on diversifying Nigeria’s economy.

Going round the world to call on investors to come to invest in the country will yield no positive result.

We just need to believe in ourselves and look at those things we can do for ourselves.

•Bamidele Akindele, 08022982373

FG, provide palliatives to assist Nigerians THE Federal Government should, without delay, come up with measures to cushion the effect of the astronomical rise in the prices of commodities and other goods in the market, which are now beyond the reach of the common man.

No one bargained for the present economic downturn, which is affecting Nigerians terribly.

Today, workers are really suffering, as the economic reality has made nonsense of the old minimum wage. Therefore, the Federal Government should approve a new minimum wage for workers in the country.

Reviewing downward the price of fuel will also help bring down the price of goods and services.

Also, state governments should establish skills acquisition centres where unemployed youths will be trained in order to be selfemployed.

Also, funds seized from corrupt politicians should be used to carry out repair works at our public prima-

ry and secondary schools across the country.

I know the government is trying its best to make things return to normal in

the country, but it is important certain measures are put in place so that Nigerians won’t feel the impact of the economic crisis

so terribly.

At the moment, Nigerians are falling deeper into poverty, and I hope my submission will be taken

by the government. We believe things will return to normal soon.

•Lawson Iyayi, 08059412659

CBN, stop sale of naira notes at motor parks IT is abnormal for new naira notes to be displayed for sale at our motor parks, particularly during weekends.

This is a national disgrace

and economic sabotage.

We need to ask ourselves how these hawkers come by the notes they sell to partygoers, at a time when banks

cannot pay customers with new notes. There is definitely a synergy between banks and those hawkers, and the Central Bank of Nigeria

(CBN) and security agents must stop this illegality.

•Nosa Osawaye, 07030680798

Appeal to Oyo govt on Apata-New Garage Road I want to commend the Oyo State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, for the wonderful work he is doing in the area of rehabilitation and construction of roads.

Even the governor’s critics acknowledge he has really performed well, particularly during his first term in office.

As a result of this, I want to draw his attention to the expressway that was constructed by the government of Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala.

The expressway is from New Garage-Orita Chal-

lenge to Apata. Chief AlaoAkala could not complete the road before he lost the 2011 election. I must say that the road is almost 90 per cent completed, but there are certain sections

at Kuola and Jankata areas at Apata, which the road runs through, that have not been completed.

The incomplete section terminates at Olakunle Junction, on the road link-

ing Apata –Aba AlamuElere Road.

I hope the government can complete this road.

•Ayodeji Iyanda, 08181863246

On dividend warrant lodgments in banks COMMERCIAL banks should begin to accept dividend warrant lodgements into their customers’ savings accounts as recently directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Branch offices

of banks hide under the guise of waiting for their headquarters’ instructions to turn down such lodgements, which soon become stale with their attendant updating challenges. As a result, all bank branches

should be publicly directed forthwith.

Any bank that fails to comply with this order should be sanctioned by the CBN. •Jacob Bankole, 08033845597

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By Shaka Momodu

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T is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is in a precarious situation, and is growing worse by the day. Granted, the economy was not in the best of shape when this government took over power 15 months ago, but revitalising it was a major campaign strategy of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Unfortunately, it appears the only strategy for getting the economy back on track now is to hope and pray that oil prices rebound from months of decline so that the country will once again be awash with the green back.

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s first prime minister and by all accounts, one of the greatest visionaries who ever walked on this earth, supervised the transformation of his once poor and backward third-world country to a first-world country. Singapore is today clearly one of the most developed countries on the planet.

The once very poor colony has become one of the wealthiest in the Commonwealth. A commentator once said: “Singapore has achieved an astonishing degree of prosperity, social cohesion, and comity. It is almost certainly the most successful welfare state on the planet, able to protect the poor and the middle class, while keeping taxes low, all run by one of the world’s most famously efficient technocracies.

While Singapore’s strategic location in the midst of the world’s most important shipping lane clearly aided its success, there is also no one who doubts that most of its prosperity is due to the amazing, difference-making work of Lee and his governing agenda. Now, many forget how poor and backward this country once was.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the prime minister and the vice-president of the United Arab Emirates in 2006, and is responsible for Dubai’s meteoric rise and transformation into a lavish business destination with infrastructure many Western countries are struggling to match. That is what visionary leaders do. Malaysia is another perfect example where leaders with vision have made the difference and lifted their people out of poverty into prosperity.

Firmly and proudly, they repositioned their countries in the global arena for good. Rather than lament and whine endlessly,

they rolled up their sleeves and went to work.

Our dear country has not been nearly fortunate to have men of timber and calibre at the helm of affairs; men with a panNigerian vision who, when faced with challenges, stared them down with grit, guts and gumption to steer new pathways to lift it from adversity to prosperity.

Only recently, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) decried the continued decline in capacity utilisation, warning that the situation posed a major threat to the already ailing real sector of the economy, which has resulted in massive job losses.

The association explained that the manufacturing sector recorded a 20 per-cent drop in capacity utilisation at the end of the second quarter of 2016, stressing that the sector currently operates below 20 per cent of its capacity. It blamed the decline primarily on the scarcity of foreign exchange for raw materials’ replenishment and the declining purchasing power of consumers in the country. According to a recent report quoting MAN, 272 companies have shut down in the last one year and 180,000 jobs have been lost to the closures.

In the last 16 years, the country’s economy grew exponentially to become Africa’s biggest economy with a GDP of $574 billion, contrary to the narrative in the public space that has been disingenuously christened “The 16 years of waste.”

The truth is that government needs to partner the private sector, which is the engine room of economic growth, if the country is to get out of the recession.

Beginning from the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, the Federal Government got serious and began to take steps towards import substitution. The managers of the nation’s economy at the time started taking one commodity after the other, with a view to implementing policies that would encourage dealers

in such commodities to transform from simply importing and trading in them, into fully integrated local manufacturers.

Obasanjo’s effort resulted in a lot of investments in soft drink manufacturing. It also resulted in the development of the packaged-water manufacturing industry. But it was when the Goodluck Jonathan administration took office that this policy became the underpinning principle for the transformation of the economy.

What was different in the Jonathan government’s approach to import substitution was that it was developed into two broad economic programmes, with various components called the Nigerian Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) and the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA)/Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES). While the NIRP was being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, under the leadership of Olusegun Aganga, an expert poached from Goldman Sachs, the ATA/GES was anchored by a first-class agricultural economist and now the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who were then ministers of Industry and Agriculture respectively.

These two policy frameworks, which were inextricably linked at many points, were being implemented in an orderly manner with backward integration strategies, leading to massive investments in cement production, which invariably transformed Nigeria from a net importer of cement with less than five million tonnes per annum capacity, to a substantial net exporter with over 50 million tonnes per annum production capacity, after nearly $20 billion had been injected into the sector by private individuals with strong government support through waivers and tax exemptions.

The same programme was implemented for the fertiliser industry, automobile industry, downstream petroleum industry, petrochemical industry, sugar industry, rice production, cassava flour in place of wheat and aquaculture industry, among others. This plan, although not entirely perfect, provided a clear vision and direction that seemed to lead the nation away from its dangerous dependence on other nations for its essential commodities.

•Momodu is a public affairs analyst.

Economy: Nigeria needs help

By Emmanuel Nwachukwu

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HE simple definition of insolvency is when an entity is unable to pay its debt as they fall due.

Going by this definition, the Federal Government and most states of the federation can be adjudged insolvent. Workers and pensioners across the land are owed many months of unpaid salaries and pensions, with little prospects of these arrears ever being paid unless there is a dramatic improvement in government revenues. Government contractors have fared even worse; unable to service their loans or pay their creditors, many have laid off hundreds of thousands of workers. The bitter truth is that the money is simply not there. Nigeria is broke. Crime is rampant everywhere, fuelled by youth unemployment, which is believed to be up to 50 per cent.

Apart from perhaps progressive states like Lagos, and a few others like Anambra, work in the public sector has virtually ground to a halt because of non-payment of salaries. The impact of this state of affairs on the economy cannot be overstated, with tenants unable to pay their rents and businesses unable to sell their wares due to lack of customers.

Inflation is spiralling out of control because of the rising cost of inputs, stifling economic activity. Even those in work are begging for money. Wherever you look, frustration is palpable; there is hunger in the land.

The Federal Secretariat, Abuja, the heart of government, is said to be without power most of the time because of the paucity of funds to maintain generators.

With lifts not working, staff in high-rise buildings unable to climb many flights of stairs are forced to stay at home.

How did we get here? At the height of the oil boom, when oil was trading at over $100 a barrel, Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is part, invested their oil wealth in public infrastructure. They built roads, modern railways, power stations, world class health facilities and one of the world’s largest airlines.

In Nigeria, the opposite was the case; the establishment

literally “shared the money.” What they could not steal, they paid themselves in outrageous salaries. A minister in the last administration was reportedly earning as much as N15m a month, more than the combined salaries of the US president, the British prime minister, the French president and the German Chancellor. Like scoundrels, the treasury was looted with reckless abandon.

So how do we get out of the current economic quagmire? First, the government must listen and learn.

President Muhammadu Buhari desperately needs good seasoned economic advisers wherever he can find them. The current Governor of the Bank of England was recruited from Canada. We need a think tank of very smart people to advise government on economic direction. We must improve our budgeting process and implementation system at both the federal and state tiers of government to make budgeting smarter and more accountable.

Government must “follow the money” and ensure that budgets deliver the right choices. It is puzzling, as someone who has led the budgeting process in public sector institutions, why Nigerian governments think it is acceptable to start the implementation of the budget half-way through the fiscal year. It shouldn’t take weeks to check if budgets have been “padded.” There are accounting softwares that can perform this exercise at the press of a button. As a country, we must learn from past mistakes and

not excuse them. Whilst, for instance, it took Theresa May, the new British Prime Minister, less than 24 hours to appoint her cabinet, it took President Buhari seven months.

It is not enough for ministers to just tell Nigerians that things will turn around at the end of the year. Where is the plan? Where is the strategy? Where are the timelines setting out government proposals for addressing our power issues and other deep challenges? What is the strategy for creating jobs and growing the economy?

What is the strategy for improving the current tax system to increase revenue generation and collection? The government must articulate its plans, with deliverables and timelines. Is it not scandalous that rich people pay little or no taxes in Nigeria?

Many states are poorly run and plagued by corruption.

The answer to funding gaps in states is not more Federal Government bailout. Any request for bailouts should be predicated on the production of a robust zero-based budget showing how the state proposes to live within its means.

Anambra State is riding the storm because of the competence of successive governors that have governed the state. Longer term, fiscal federalism must be the way forward for Nigeria.

To address our current economic challenges, the government will need to embark on a massive infrastructure building programme, unprecedented in our history. This would create millions of jobs and involve the construction of thousands of kilometres of roads; the building of at least a million units of social housing; and the revamp and modernisation of our entire railway network. This will inject the much needed liquidity into the system.

We need to move away from the lazy dependence on fossil fuel and solid minerals we simply dig up from the ground and send abroad for others to process, with no value added.

•Nwachukwu lives in London.

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Atiku to chair 6th African VET summit in Enugu Jude Ossai - Enugu

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ORMER Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is expected to chair the 6th African Veterinary Association (AVA)/ 53rd Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Annual Joint Congress 2016, slated for

Ugwuanyi provides 12,480 desks for pupils, 268 chairs for teachers Jude Ossai - Enugu GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Monday, began to match words with action on his commitment to overhaul infrastructure in state-owned schools. The governor donated 12, 480 writing desks and chairs to primary school pupils in the state and 868 tables, and chairs to teachers to improve the standard of learning.

Presenting the furniture to the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), the governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Cecilia Ezeilo, said that the initiative was part of the infrastructural reforms being undertaken by his administration to ensure that pupils and teachers in the state primary school system studied under very conducive classroom environment.

Ugwuanyi remarked that education remained a top priority in his reform agenda, given the fact that it was the pivot on which the other arms of development revolved.

The governor noted that he was moved to procure the items after his visits to public schools at the beginning of his administration to ascertain the situation of infrastructure.

He added that his administration made strong commitments in its 4-point agenda to “deploy government services to create fair opportunity for every willing citizen to make a living and create

Enugu next month, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the organization, Professor Denchris Nnabuike Onah, has said.

Professor Onah, who told reporters in Enugu at the weekend, said that the theme of the conference is“Towards Economic Diversification and Sustainable Development in Africa.”

Onah recalled that before the Nigeria/ Biafra civil war, the regions made tremendous achievements with revenue earned from agriculture, but after the war, the country descended into a mono economy with crude oil as the only revenue earner.

CHAIRMAN of Champions Newspaper, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, consider setting up committee of economic experts that can bail out Nigeria from her economic recession.

He made this statement on the occasion of the conferment of 2016 Nelson Madela Leadership Award of Icon of Hope to African Youths Parliament (AYP) on Chief Iwuanyanwu in Owerri Imo State capital.

According to him, so many countries in the world, both in the West and Africa, have suffered this type of economic depression and they were able to overcome it.

He pointed out that when the former President Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn into office in 1999, he was equally faced

cannot grow. If we do not go back to production, then we are not going anywhere” he said.

He said whereas Israel produced more eggs than it needed, “we are still fighting over crude oil in Nigeria, adding that any serious nation must power its economy with young men and women.

He urged the government to employ up to five veterinary doctors in every local government area to checkmate animal diseases and improve on the meat that we eat, adding that one veterinary staff could not monitor all activities that happened in the local government area

Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Mrs Cecilia Ezeilo cutting the tape during the unveiling and handing over of desks and chairs procured by the state government for primary schools in the state. She is flanked by the Chairman of ENSUBEB, Chief Ikeje Asogwa (left) and the Commissioner for Education, Professor Uchenna Eze (right), and other government functionaries,

NGO debunks alleged extortion from public, vows to fight cancer AN Non Governmental Organisation, Welfare Rescue Mission International Incorporated (WRMI,) has revealed its plan to fight the devil behind cancer

Buhari urged to constitute economic experts to save Nigeria from depression Joe Nwachukwu - Owerri

He regretted that crude oil was used to destroy the livelihood of those in the oil producing areas and yet there was no investment of the oil proceeds.

“The money from oil ended in individual pockets. There was no thinking about tomorrow. There was no thinking of tomorrow. We developed insatiable appetite for consumption. If we must be like other nations, we must diversify.

“Japan does not have land, but they produce rice and throw into the Atlantic Ocean. Unless we go back into farming, crop and animal farming, our economy

with this kind of challenge when the military handed over power to him, saying he quickly assembled financial experts which included Dr Ngozi Okonji Iweala, who then was the managing director of World Bank which assisted to bail the country out of economic woe.

He pointed out that it was unfortunate that the president came to power when the price of oil came down poorly, adding that the situation could happen to anybody and urged Nigeria to support him in proferring solution to the financial predicaments the nation found itself.

Chief Iwuanyawu condemned a situation whereby money was being dumped in the Central Bank of Nigeria courtesy the introduction of Treasure Security Account (TSA) that is now affecting the commercial banks which sack their workers and find it difficult to give out loans to business men and women.

In a media chat with the BOT President, Welfare Rescue Mission International Incorporated, Evangelist Edozie Amechi on alleged rumour making the round that the organisation was out to extort money from members of the public in the name of humanitarian services, Edozie explained that the body was created with ten aims and objectives which include rehabilitation of the helpless sick, saying patients in this situation were camped, given first aids, fed and were raised funds for through the members of the public, philanthropists and humanitarian for their surgical operations after which they are also rehabilitated by being sent to schools or given money to start up something".

Edozie said the organisation was born the year 2010 and had worked for over six years and in that six years, had operated over nineteen(19) cancer patients. He said the organisation had been working hard to bring the afflicted to normalty, to bring the mind of God for man to pass knowing that the mind of God to man is to live in perfect health as one cannot serve God with imperfect health.

He lamented that some of the patients were people that had no money to help themselves while some were orphans and had nobody to take care of them just as

some were abandoned at their villages to die of one sickness or the other.

"We normally take them to National Hospital Abuja, our records are there for you to inquire and for the ones that require international attention, we sponsor their operation abroad. We have sponsored about three operations in the past years abroad and we do this by taking the person abroad and any hospital that agreed to work on him or her, we sponsor right there and by the grace of God, most of them came back healthy and alright", he said..

He debunked the allegation that the organisation used the money meant for its patients to enrich their pockets, saying that the organisation believed and maintained that behind every strange sickness, there was a devil behind it, some were as a result of curse, so if one breaches the agreement made with or on behalf of these kinds of people or divert the funds meant for their operations to whatever uses, he or she will be caged, doomed for life and that is more reason why groups sent out for fund raising by the organisation normally have trust worthy group leader.

But know it that behind every good thing, there are always imitations, some people try to imitate us by being fake.

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Thursday, 29 September, 2016 With Adewale Oshodi tribunearts@yahoo.com 08054005323

By Akin Adewakun GTbank has announced the launch of its virtual arts gallery, designed to showcase and promote the nation’s artists and their works.

Tagged art635gallery, the Gallery, according to the bank, is created to reignite interest in African arts and drive the growth and development of the local art industry.

Speaking on the newly-launched Gallery, the Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Mr. Segun Agbaje, explained that the Gallery would serve as a platform, where Nigerian artists can upload their works and make them available to potential buyers.

Art365 debuts in virtual gallery According to him, with over 100 artworks from different artists in the country, the bank is more than ready to embark on that sojourn of giving back to the nation’s arts community.

He explained that unlike the usual practice where such platforms can only be accessed by a select few, the Gallery is designed for any good work of arts, with the artists not necessarily knowing anybody within the system before availing himself of the opportunity.

‘With ART635, the bank aims to fur-

ther its support for African arts by helping African artworks become, not just more seen and appreciated, but also turn them into a much more profitable and commercially viable venture for indigenous artists, who currently earn very little from their works.

‘This is in line with the bank’s initiative to go beyond the traditional understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as corporate philanthropy by intervening in economic sectors to strengthen small businesses through

capacity building initiatives that serve to boost their expertise, exposure and business growth,’ he stated.

Speaking on the benefits of the new virtual Gallery, the Gallery’s curator, Mr. Uche Okpa-Iroha, described it as one that would transform the nation’s art sector, giving the enormous goodwill, thrust and confidence GTBank enjoys from the public.

He, however, appealed to Nigerian artists to leverage the platform to enhance their careers.

‘It’s very hectic to get books published in Nigeria’ the people who profit from such crimes.

The list goes on. So you can see that I just try to summarise the story in just one word or a phrase. I don’t think hard about it, I just look for one word or phrase that will best summarise the theme of the novel. I don’t struggle with it. I guess that’s part of my gift as a writer.

Adimchinma Ibe’s Treachery in the Yard is a detective novel which mirrors the ills in Nigerian politics. In this interview, he speaks on his literary works, and how he intends to influence the reading public positively.

EXCERPTS: WHAT is your debut novel, Treachery in the Yard all about?

The novel is about Detective Peterside who is drawn into the politics of Nigeria when a bomb goes off at Pius Okpara’s home. He is an important politician in the middle of an angry nomination battle to head the National Conservative Party’s banner. A previous “peace meeting” between them ends up in fighting between their supporters which leaves one person dead. The Detective’s not happy with the investigation of the bombing, and the politics involved.

However, he then learns that his mentor is protecting the suspect. The detective knows something very wrong is going on, and becomes obsessed with getting to the truth. But his Chief does not see himself as corrupt, but rather as a balance between the different forces threatening to tear Port Harcourt apart. The detective is able to bring them all to justice, but learns only at the end that the Chief has been in effect protecting him, grooming him as an eventual colleague.

Suspense is one of the major elements that run through the story; do you use suspense to attract the reader’s attention, or it is an effort to build up the plot?

You might not be far from the truth if you say that the element of suspense in the beginning of the novel is to attract the reader’s attention. But it is also an effort to build up the plot especially since I was writing in the first person, so I had to put the detective in the middle of the chaos.

Writing in the first person could be a lot more difficult because you can only write

Ibe what your hero sees, hears or perceives at the moment since he has to be present in most of the scenes, but it also heightens the suspense, that’s why I chose to write in the first person. The hero is always where the action is happening. It makes the story more alive!

Choosing a title for a novel could sometimes be a herculean task, but the title of your novel is attractive and inviting. How did you arrive by this title?

I try to always summarise my novels in my titles. The first novel I wrote that was not published was titled: The Deserved fate. The Deserved Fate is talking about a jealous step mother who ends up killing her son. She had wanted to kill her step son so her own child will inherit her husband’s wealth.

The second, We Forever Crouch In Fear talks about having to be perpetually subjected to oppression to the point that you lose your will to fight back the forces that oppress you. You have been brutalised so much that the only thing you know is fear.

And Treachery In The Yard is about police corruption. And the next novel in the detective Tammy series is titled ‘The Patron of Terror’ and it is about the real people behind the crimes in our society,

Have you always wanted to be a writer?

I had wanted to tell stories of what happens around me. I know if I write these stories, people will be interested to read them so I started writing. So, yes, I have always wanted to be a writer. I knew I could write stories that would interest a lot of people, not like Hadley Chase, because I was into James Hadley Chase novels in my secondary school days at the time, but I knew I could tell stories people would want to read. That was what started me on the journey to becoming a writer.

I don’t write full-time now. I still have to work to earn a living but like any other writer who takes his writing seriously, I hope that my novels do very well so I will be able to live off the proceeds. If that happens for me, I can see myself writing full-time. But till that time, I write part time and work part time to earn a living to support my writing.

Do you have a daily routine or schedule for your writing?

Yes, I have a strict writing routine I try to observe. For you to succeed as a writer ,you need to have a routine or you may never get any work accomplished. It’s easy to procrastinate, so a healthy dose discipline is also needed.

I try to be a disciplined writer but sometimes, I just can’t even keep to my own routine and I procrastinate. Other times, my writing routine can be disrupted by events. Electrical power is one.

But despite that, when I’m working on a manuscript, I try to go to bed as early as 8.00pm after an early dinner. I set my alarm to wake me up by 11.30pm and I write till around 3.00a.m. in the morning.

Then I go back to bed. I try to write every night till I finish a novel and sometimes I write during the day too if I’m feeling up to it.

The issue of publishing a book

could be quite hectic for most writers. How did you arrive at getting your works published?

It’s very hectic trying to get your novel published. I do not have an agent, and I had to pitch my novel with publishing houses myself until I got the contract with a foreign publisher.

POEM Feast for the few There is a feast In that greedy mansion Costly meal worth of which Could cure this sickly economy Plenteous meal enough for the masses Sorry, it is feast for the few.

There is a feast In that greedy mansion Blessed feast for sacred lords Fewer lords making mad rush At mountainous cake like Monkeys rushing at free bananas Lord, will you watch them finish this cake?

Mountainous cake for many generations Now bulldozed by very few lords.

There is always a feast In that greedy mansion Royal feast causing strife Physical strife, spiritual strife Killer feast, cankerworm to this economy Lord, won’t you stop this wasteful feast?

Sumptuous feast biting the famished masses Like the fangs of ants Shocking feast only for the few Leaving uncountable masses to salivate To grope for avenger of damage Done them in that brutal, greedy mansion But my people, will you watch them Raze this mountainous cake?

—Emmanuel Ikuoye, Lagos.

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Thursday, 29 September, 2016

By Kazeem Adeleke I read with delight the article written by Hon. (Barr.) Femi Kehinde, published in a national newspaper on the history of Yorubaland.

To be candid, the article was rich and engaging. It was a refreshing discourse which must have helped to educate many readers as well as remind several others about the pre-eminent position of Ibadan, especially from the early 19th century, in the scheme of things in Yorubaland.

The article achieved this by focusing on an Ibadan son, Adebisi Sanusi Giwa, who took advantage of the emerging capitalism and post-world war prosperity and tapped into it by becoming an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. The import of this rich historical piece on the ability of Nigerians to achieve success by leveraging on local potentials (agricultural, human, and material resources) should not be lost on the discerning.

However, there are some inconsistencies in the piece which, for the sake of posterity, should not go uncorrected.

Firstly, the part of the article which says that Adebisi died in 1838 is obviously an error. Moreso, another part of the writeup says that he died on June 21, 1938.

Secondly, the article says that Adebisi was born in 1882 in Ibadan during the reign of Aare Latoosa, the Baale of Ibadan. It is thus difficult to reconcile this with another part of the writeup which says that Adebisi ‘moved to Ibadan with his paternal half-brother – Alabi – and settled in Aremo, in the household of Lanase’.

Thirdly, the article says Shittu was deposed in May 1925 but again goes on to state that after the foundation of Mapo Hall was laid in June 1925, Alaafin Ladigbolu left a message with Shittu (already deposed) that Adebisi must see him in Oyo. There is something incongruent with the narrative here.

Fourthly, and most importantly, the writer notes that the reigning monarch of Ibadan in 1925, Baale Shittu Aare, was “in May 1925 deposed by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Shiyanbola Ladigbolu, for ‘disloyalty and having an unsatisfactory attitude’”. Here, the impression that is created in the minds of readers is that the Alaafin had the power to depose an Ibadan monarch. However, according to the available facts, this was not so. It is in line with this that I do not think it is fair, given the prevailing circumstances then, to ascribe the power which deposed Shittu (or Situ) to the Alaafin.

Clearly, Ibadan was the most powerful Yoruba state in the 19th century but the British, for some reasons, in a brazen, unexpected and unfair reversal of the power status, deliberately placed Ibadan under Oyo. The new Oyo Province, which was headquartered in Oyo, was created by the British upon the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates in 1914. Capt Ross was later appointed as the Oyo Resident.

As at the time the British arrived, Ibadan was clearly and unambiguously stronger than Oyo, as Oyo had virtually lost control over the empire. Samuel Johnson, in his ‘The History of the Yorubas’, noted that during the reign of Alaafin Amodo (1825 – 1831), ‘none of the principal towns now paid tribute to Oyo or acknowledge the authority of the king. He was virtually king of the capital only’. Compare this to the power of Ibadan, which was growing in leaps and bounds. In fact, an Ibadan empire had emerged by the 1870s, which included (in the words of Jide Fatokun, ‘Ibadanland – Facts and Figures) ‘areas not originally under old Oyo, viz Ijesa, Ife

Ibadan city.

and Ekiti areas’.

The growth of Ibadan was meteoric and unparalleled. Just a few years after the present Ibadan was founded, Ibadan had grown so powerful and was protecting the entire Yorubaland against external attacks. By 1840, Ibadan forces decisively defeated the Fulanis at the Osogbo war and forced them to retreat.

Effectively, Ibadan had become the successor state to Oyo. If the Ibadan people had been power-drunk, they could have easily annexed or absorbed Oyo in the years after the Osogbo war. This was revealed by Rev. J.B. Wood, who wrote that ‘after what I saw and heard, I should not be surprised if the Ibadans, before very long, make war and destroy Oyo and have a Yoruba king in Ibadan; their policy is clearly an aggressive one’ (Atanda – The New Oyo Empire, Indirect Rule and Change in Western Nigeria 1894 -1934). The same altruistic attitude to power made Ibadan rulers drop the title of ‘Olubadan’ in preference for the ‘less intimidating’ title of ‘Baale’.

The ‘Olubadan’ title would later be reinstated in 1930.

Without any argument, it was the British, through Ross, who sought to extend Alaafin’s powers over Ibadan. In the words of Atanda, “the only obstacle which Ross saw in the way of extending the power of Alaafin was Ibadan… by making it the seat of the Resident since the beginning of the British rule, Ibadan had been recognized as the defacto if not the dejure ‘Head of Yorubaland’.”

It was under this unjust arrangement that the Alaafin began to meddle in the affairs of Ibadan, of course to the great consternation, dismay, and displeasure of the Ibadan chiefs. It was very strange that the Alaafin, who before then had no authority over Ibadan’s rulers, had become an interloper. As if this British-compelled subordination was not enough, the Treasury of the Ibadan native administration was made to pay half of Alaafin’s salary (which was £4,500).

Baale Situ suffered greatly under this unfair and strange arrangement and was deposed in 1925 just like Baale Irefin, Situ’s predecessor, whose tenure (1912-1914) co-

incided with when the unfair treatment of Ibadan started. Baale Irefin penned a petition against Ross to the Governor General complaining about Alaafin’s interference, as well as the meddlesomeness and highhandedness of Ross. This matter was later turned against Irefin, using his own chiefs,

by Ross. Irefin was eventually but sadly deposed.

•Kazeem Adeleke sends in this piece from London.

Horror movie ‘godfather’, Gordon Lewis, dies at 87 Herschell Gordon Lewis, the horror filmmaker known as the “godfather of gore”, has died at the age of 87.

He directed films such as Blood Feast, The Gruesome Twosome and Two Thousand Maniacs.

Gordon Lewis died in his sleep at his home in Pompano Beach, Florida, his spokesman James Saito confirmed.

The director pioneered the horror genre in the 1960s known as the “splatter film,” which intentionally focused on gore and gruesomeness.

Blood, violence and nudity usually featured heavily in his films — many of which he financed himself.

Other horror films directed by Gordon Lewis included, A Taste of Blood, The Wizard of Gore, Colour Me Blood Red and Just for the Hell of It. ‘He changed cinema’ John Waters, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino and James Gunn are among the modern-day filmmakers who were inspired by his work.

Gunn posted his condolences on Twitter, writing: “RIP Herschell Gordon Lewis, the creator of splatter films and the director of Blood Feast & Two Thousand Maniacs. He changed cinema.”

Gordon Lewis was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1929.

He went on to study journalism in college and became a professor of English literature at Mississippi State University.

The director briefly worked for a radio station in Oklahoma before joining an advertising agency in Chicago, where he made TV commercials.

Gordon Lewis’s first film credit came

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African pottery festival returns to Cote D’Ivoire THE biennial African pottery festival will return to Cote D’Ivoire in 2018, according to one of the organisers of the festival, Hamadou Sankey.

The festival, which is popular among West African potters, had been hosted for the past two editions in Burkina Faso, but

Incidentally, Professor Adesina Olutayo C., in his 2006 work on the same Sanusi Adebisi Idikan, titled ‘Adebisi Sanusi Giwa, (?–1938): The Life and Career of an Ibadan Entrepreneur and Community Leader’, incidentally wrote about Baale Situ’s ‘tribulations under the British Resident, Captain Ross’.

In conclusion, and from the foregoing, it is unbalanced and one-sided to say that the Alaafin deposed Baale Situ.

The beleaguered Baale was deposed by Capt Ross, the British Resident whose advocacy of Oyo paramountcy, according to J. Lorand Matory in his ‘Sex and the Empire’, ‘seems strongly connected to his personal friendship with the crown prince, Ladigbolu, who ascended the throne in 1911’.

It should be noted that this rejoinder is not done with a view to slighting or promoting any traditional authority. As we continue to draw lessons from our history to guide the future, this is only part of the efforts to set the records straight for the sake of posterity and equity.

the 2018 edition will be going back to Cote D’Ivoire, the country that first hosted the festival when it opened in 2000.

“It is expected that the festival will continue to provide potters with the opportunity to showcase their creativity.

in 1959 with the release of The Prime Time, which he produced, and two years later, he directed his first movie - Living Venus.

POEM Flood From the West, East, North, South, Water from several drainages The aftermath of heavy downpour Running like athletes Destroying the habitat of our natural decomposers Travelling through all means Without obstruction Like light A parading liquid substance Evangelising round our land Picking along the goodies of our land Leaving our land eroded Like the invasion of the Khaki men In those days In the city Landlords recount their losses Tenants chorus the effect of the flood In the village Farmers lament the excess water Mourning the demise of their farm produce Although the fishes were swept away There were crabs left behind In our land The season of flood is a season of destruction With the water taking our valuables to the big river.

—Adetoyese Adewale Yusuf, Osun State.

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Editor: Laolu Harolds 08111845016 tribune.education@yahoo.com

Kogi varsity lecturers may down tools YINKA OLADOYINBO - LOKOJA

Group Head, Communications, UBA Plc, Mr Charles Aigbe; Managing Director/CEO, UBA Foundation, Ms Ijeoma Aso flanked by some students of secondary schools , during the ceremony to flag off the 2016 edition of the Annual UBA Foundation National Essay Competition for secondary schools, held at UBA House, Marina, Lagos on Friday.

ACADEMIC activities may again be disrupted at the Kogi State University, Anyigba, as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the university has threatened to resume the strike it suspended in July.

The acting chairman of the union, Dr. Daniel Aina, said the lecturers would resume the strike because the authorities of the university have breached the agreement reached with it.

Aina said the management and the governing council of the institution had been embarking on selective salary payment, which had left out about195 professors and Ph.D holders for about three months.

He expressed worries that the development might lead

Bankole blames teachers for Nigeria’s woes Says Ogun govt not maximising tertiary institutions’ potential

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ORMER Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.Honorable Dimeji Bankole, has blamed Nigerian teachers for the current trend of poor leadership, lack of character and economic decline in Nigeria, warning that the future may be bleak for Nigerian youths.

He also faulted the failure of the Ogun State government to harness the huge potential in the higher institutions existing in the state to produce the best hands to solve Nigeria’s problems.

Bankole expressed these views on Thursday, September 22 in Abuja while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Guest Lecture of the Registry arm of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, entitled ‘Teachers’ quality, Competitiveness and Employability: Defining the Roles of College Administrators and Academics’.

He said there is no reason Ogun State should not be Nigeria’s citadel of education the way the State of Boston is to the United States of America; adding that the tertiary institutions in the state have the capacity to produce the best leadership hands in all fields of

endeavour.

“Our schools are inflexible and pedantic; and our teachers uninspired with the necessary skills to enhance learning and inspire creative instincts in students.

“How will our children invent and experiment if their teachers themselves are not trying new things or expanding their skills? He asked, adding that the former are impressionable and rely on the latter to demonstrate how life should be approached.”

Citing the outcome of a study conducted by economists at Harvard and Columbia universities which examined the impact of strong versus weak teachers, the former speaker said it was discovered that students taught by strong teachers performed better in their classes, were more likely to attend universities, less likely to get pregnant in their teens and earned higher wages as well as live a more accomplished life than their counterparts.

A good teacher, he said, fos,ters intellectual curiosity, cultivates inquisitive minds that seeks to innovate, shake up the status quo and are unsatisfied with ‘business as usual’.

According to him, the success of any higher institution is the character and mindset of its graduates.

The mindset of the students, he said, is dependent on the input of teachers to training future employers.

On the role of college administrators in improving teacher quality, competitiveness and employability, Bankole called on the insti-

tutions to approach stakeholders in the community and create full scholarship programmes for high performing students, as well as set criteria for eligibility higher than the admission requirements for universities.

He also condemned the heavy dependence of tertiary institutions on government subventions, em-

phasizing rather private sponsorship, grant applications, and investment in endowments by community leaders and private businesses.

The climax of the event was the formal launch of Olumo Journal of Professional Administration and the presentation of awards to some distinguished honorees.

to exodus of lecturers from the system as they might have no other option than to migrate to other universities.

The ASUU chairman also said that already, over 40 lecturers have left the institution since the crisis started.

He said the union’s negotiation and agreement with the interim council have been flouted, and that having explored all necessary avenues, including an audience with the governing council, without any positive result, the union decided to bring the matter to the public domain.

He said, “We find it expedient to draw your attention to the present state of things as it relates to the ASUU-KSU versus government saga. Recall that between April 14th 2016 and July 29th 2016, ASUU-KSU was on a ‘No pay, no work’ action to press for prompt payment of salaries for academic staff.

“We reiterated it was one wild reason for staff exodus and is capable of leading our members into corrupt tendencies. We also highlighted that the tax regime imposed on us is outrageously higher than what is obtained elsewhere.”

He said government paid one month salary as at 29th of July because they were desperate to make members of the union to resume work, but that many lecturers are being owed four months and others two months.

FUNAAB resumes October 3

Students to pay N5,000 reparation fee DESPITE a protest on Monday by the local chapter of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Senate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, says that normal academic activities will resume on the campus on Monday, October 3, 2016.

Mrs Emi’ Alawode, the Head, FUNAAB’s Directorate of Public Relations (DPR), who announced this in a statement, said the decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the university’s management recently.

This followed the consideration of the report submitted by the committee that was set up to look into the students’ unrest.

According to Alawode, the Senate has approved the establishment of a police station in the communities opposite the university campus, while the university and police patrol vehicles will now be stationed at strategic locations from 6pm to 6am daily, to swiftly attend to any distress call.

Internal security team, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the Odeda and

Obantoko areas of Abeokuta, the state capital, will also take turns, on a daily basis, to patrol the university environs, especially at night.

“The university, through the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), is working at ensuring that hostel owners provide, at least, four security personnel for each hotel, who are to work in conjunction with the security personnel stationed at a strategic location.

“Failure to abide by this arrangement would make the university to blacklist erring hostels, while stu-

dents would be advised against patronising such hostels in their own interest,” the statement reads.

The university administration has also directed that all lectures should not exceed 6pm daily, to allow students get to their homes before dusk.

Meanwhile, each returning student, including postgraduate students and those on Industrial Training and the Farm practical Year, must pay N5,000 as reparation fee, to enable the university meet its financial obligations to claimants whose property was destroyed during the students’ unrest.

Thursday, 29 September, 2016 20 education Ogun assembly tasks stakeholders on vocational education

By Gbenga Olumide OGUN State House of Assembly has charged stakeholders in the educational sector to accord priority to the teaching of technical and vocational education (TVE) as way out of the current economic challenges bedeviling the country.

The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Victor Fasanya, gave the charge when he led other members of the committee on a budget performance assessment visit to the state’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

Fasanya said that the development of technical and vocational education would serve as a springboard for the technological advancement of the nation, thereby, creating an alternative to the current search for non-existent white collar jobs by the teeming unemployed youths.

He lauded Senator Ibi-

kunle Amosun-led administration for the establishment of model schools across the state, adding that the standard of infrastructure in the schools

would redefine the face of education in Nigeria.

The lawmaker implored the ministry to cooperate with the state Assembly and other relevant agen-

cies to address issues relating to the development of education in the state.

Earlier, the commissioner in charge of the ministry, Mrs Modupe

Mujota, disclosed that the implementation of the curriculum designed for the model schools, in partnership with the Tai Solarin University of Education,

31,260 candidates jostle for admission at Kwara poly Biola Azeez-Ilorin

From left, Librarian, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Dr. Emmanuel Adebayo, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Kayode Adekeye, the Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Debo Adeyewa and the Registrar, Mrs. Bolatito Oloketuyi at a programme held to celebrate the 2016 convocation of the Ivory Tower, recently.

Polytechnic don calls for education in character development

By Modupe George THE dean, Faculty of Financial Management Studies, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Dr Olanrewaju Isiaka Okunade, has made a case for greater emphasis on education in good character as a way of effectively tackling corruption and other vices in the country.

According to him, the root of Nigeria’s economic problems is not just corruption and unscrupulous practices of unpatriotic citizens, but leadership failure.

He said corruption has attained an unimaginable height in Nigeria through and with the full support of the political class since 1960, and that if adequate care is not taken, it can hinder the growth of democratic institutions.

Dr Okunade, while delivering the polytechnic’s 10th inaugural lecture entitled ‘Behavioural Dynamics of Nigerian Economy: An Explorative Evaluation of the Cancerous Development Trends’, at the Assembly Hall of the institution, emphasised the need for commitment on the part of Nigerian leaders and patriotism on the part of the governed.

To achieve a successful economic development in Nigeria, he said, there must be a complete change of attitude on the part of the Nigerian leadership class.

No matter how excellent the constitution or other

would go a long way in enhancing the development of technical and vocational studies in the state.

Mujota said that the ministry had continued to develop purposeful, inclusive and engaging education system that produces successful, inspired, selfmotivated lifelong learners who possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be productive contributors to the state and the changing world.

instruments for ensuring accountability and checking corruption in the country might be, he said, all will come to naught unless the political leadership shows political will to abide by and enforce them.

“Nigerians shun corruption, uphold ethical values, wage war against indiscipline, stop vandalisation of petroleum pipelines, cannibalisation of electrical and other infrastructural facilities, and support the ongoing corruption

war. Nigerians operating at different levels of the economy should be ready to promote virtues that will engender economic growth.

In his remarks, the rector of the polytechnic stated that the topic chosen for

the 10th inaugural lecture is very timely and relevant at this time of economic recession in the country, noting that the recommendations made by the lecturer are very accurate if applied.

RUN places premium on research, ICT education —VC

By Kehinde Adio THE vice chancellor, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Professor Debo Adeyewa, has restated the commitment of the institution towards research development and application of Information Communication Technology (ICT).

Professor Adeyewa made the statement recently at a programme organised to mark the 8th convocation of the university.

According to him, the university has invested massively in the procurement of the state-of-the-art research facilities as part of the vision of the institution to attain the status of a 21st century university.

He said the integration of the mobile learning devices with the existing electronic boards in all the classes has changed the entire learning paradigm, and that the development has made the university to be at par with the best in the e-learning world.

Speaking further, Professor Adeyewa said: “The university’s African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) has become the

best rated research centre among its peers in sub-Sahara Africa.

“The centre has become a continental powerhouse in the prevention, control and elimination of infectious diseases, as it has also evolved in the containment of the Ebola virus and

Lassa Fever.

“The centre has trained not less than 197 people at different workshops both within and outside the country.”

He therefore canvassed the support of the Nigerian government for the development of private univer-

sities in the country.

“There is a need to provide incentives throughsingle digit interest loans and access to fund that would aid the acceleration of research and development. This way, government would be discouraging education tourism.”

Ogun, Nestle train 30 primary school teachers on water education DETERMINED to inculcate importance of water management and safe water education in pupils of the Ogun State public primary schools, Nestle Waters, in conjunction with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the state Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), has launched a water project education programme.

The project, tagged ‘Project Water Education for Teachers’ (PWET), is aimed at training 30 teachers selected from 10 primary schools across Ogun State.

Speaking at the inauguration of the project, the Country Business Manager, Nestle Waters, Mr.

Jason Lambe, said the project, a global water education initiative, was aimed at raising awareness of water conservation issues and deliver programmes to help children, parents and teacher on hydration issues.

Represented by the Marketing Manager of Nestle Waters, Mrs. Gloria Nwabuike, Lambe further disclosed that in 2015, a total of 5,994 schoolchildren and 363 teachers were trained, while 115 schools in Lagos and Osun states benefitted from the water programme.

According to Lambe, though access too clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right, the United Nations record shows that 663 million

people still have no access to improved drinking water sources, while 2.4 billion people lack adequate sanitation.

“Nestle will continue to play a leading role in tackling water challenges by educating children and teachers on issues such as hydration and health, water use and environmental stewardship,” he said.

He disclosed that 140 schools will benefit from the programme this year.

In her remark, the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Modupe Mujota, said serious steps need to be taken to educate the young ones on the imperative of conserving clean and potable water.

NO fewer than 31,260 candidates are seeking admission into the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, for the 2016/2017 academic session.

However, a statement from the polytechnic authorities, signed by the deputy registrar, Information and Publication Affairs Division, Alhaji Moshood Amuda, said that only 4,380 candidates can be admitted (both at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma levels).

This, he said, is in accordance with the carrying capacity of the polytechnikc as determined by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the regulatory body for polytechnic and monotechnics in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the apex socio-cultural organisation in the Ilorin emirate, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), and the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have concluded arrangement to carry out entrepreneurship training for 250 indigenes of the emirate to reduce unemployment problem in Nigeria.

According to the IEDPU president, Alhaji AbdulHamid Adi, during a courtesy call on the rector, Alhaji Mas’ud Elelu, the partnership became necessary due to the rising population of unemployed youths in the emirate, which was seen as a major social vice capable of distorting the peace and tranquility of the state and Nigeria as a whole.

As a stakeholder in Nigeria, the president said, one of the major cardinal objectives of the founding fathers of IEDPU is to continue to uplift the social welfare of her citizens.

Responding, the rector expressed his appreciation for reorganising Kwarapoly entrepreneurship centre worthy of imparting required skills on unemployed youths.

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‘Without effective adult education, no nation can develop’ Professor Deborah Adetunmbi Egunyomi, the Head of Adult Education Department, University of Ibadan, specialises in Continuing Adult Education.

She speaks to MODUPE GEORGE on issues in Adult Education, its challenges and the way out. Excerpts:

How has Adult Education fared in Nigeria today?

We are getting there gradually, and I believe that we will soon be there finally. I think now, everyone is trying to get integrated into the programme of Adult Education.

The reason we organised a world conference was so that the Nigerian government in particular might get to understand the fact that without the existence and survival of adults, there is no development.

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HAT is Adult Education all about?

Adult education is a multi-disciplinary field that is all-embracing. It’s allembracing in that up till now, we have not even got a precise definition of adult education. A layman sees adult education as a kind of education for elderly people, forgetting that the constitutional definition of adult education in Nigeria starts from the age of 18.

However, there are different definitions of who an adult is from country to country, region to region, state to state.

Therefore, it makes it extremely difficult to get a precise concept or definition of adult education. When you talk about someone being educated, it means that particular person is seen as a whole being; he could protect himself in the process of human rights at any court of law, have a family and become responsible to his own daily responsibilities.

How would you rate the attitude of Nigerians generally towards adult education today?

Up till now, majority of our people in Nigerian do not know what adult education has for them – even some of the students we lecture here. Each year, we set aside a week for them, which we tag the ‘Orientation Week’, to enlighten them on what adult education stands for. And then, they begin to ask questions on what they could do as an adult educator; and I say to them that it’s a kind of discipline that could make them function in any society. An Adult Educator could get appointment at various ministries. We have agencies for Adult and Non-Formal Education all over the country; and of course, recently, there was an edict passed by the Nigerian National Association of Adult Education (NNAAE) which made the federal government give a statement that every existing university in Nigeria must have an Adult Education De-

Do you think we have competent adult educators in Nigeria to handle Adult Education, considering the Education for All target?

The rate of illiteracy in this country is still high. According to the UNESCO’s information in its last record of 2010, we still have over 53 per cent who are still illiterate in Nigeria. The answer to that question is straightforward: we don’t have enough adult educators in this country. To have enough Adult Educators, it means at every local government, you must have between five and 10 Adult Educators in the various ministries or secretariats.

The Adult Educators in this country have not been able to permeate all nooks and crannies of Nigeria, and that is why the level of illiteracy is still there.

Professor Egunyomi partment; and that all colleges of education must also have a Department of Adult Education.

Who can study Adult Education in a university setting?

It depends on individuals; you know what you want. If you want to get a certificate within the university setting, fine.

There are various departments and various areas of specialisation in the university system; but the fact remains that once you come for Adult Education, you have varieties of choices to make and you end up like most of the students we have produced within the system who are now successful people all over the place. Whatever any student in the system of Adult Education has chosen to do career-wise in future, we get him\her integrated and perfected.

What is the way out?

We seriously need the commitment of the government; they need to sit up and be up and doing to support education programmes in Nigeria, be it at the nongovernmental organisation, agency or commission level.

Encouragement must be given, so also financial support must be forthcoming, because without money, there is a limit to what we can achieve. Then, the round peg should be in the round hole; let an adult educator be at the helm of affairs of adult education.

What was the takeaway from the recent world conference organised by your department?

It’s that it’s high time all the nations of the world had a precise concept of adult education; and that each government of all nations and countries of the world should be conscious of the fact that without adult education, no nation can develop.

FG, others celebrate Faizal for scoring 9 A1s in 2016 WASSCE Kano government offers her scholarship Ayodele Adesanmi -Abuja THE federal government has charged Faizal Abubakar Sani, the girl who had the best result in this year’s West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by scoring A1 in all the nine subjects she sat for, to work harder and become an inventor in the future.

Faisal in the last WASSCE conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) scored A in English Language, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Studies, Civic Education and Marketing.

The Kano State government, the state of origin of Faizal Abubakar, has offered her scholarship for her university education in any foreign country of her choice.

Faizal told newsmen that she would study Medicine with the scholarship, in any of the famous universities abroad, as soon as she gets admission to that effect.

The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu

Adamu, who spoke at the occasion organized for Faizal by her Alma Mater, Olumawu School, Wuse II, Abuja, charged her to work harder with the feat and become an inventor and sustain the tempo of her excellent academic feat, and do Nigeria proud in future.

The minister, who was represented at the event by the Deputy Director (Basic Education) in the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Opeyemi Ariba, said: ‘Faizal, we want you to study more when you get to the university and repeat this academic feat, becoming an inventor who will do Nigeria proud in future.

“You have no doubt, with this result, come into the limelight as well as Olumawu School where you studied for six years and sat the examination, a feat Nigeria and in particular, the Federal Ministry of Education, want you to repeat in any university you go to for your degree programme. We want you to begin to invent things and project Nigeria to the world in a new dimension.”

The deputy director added

that Faizal’s academic feat symbolized celebration for the girl-child in Nigeria who had in the past not been

given equal opportunities by parents and society with the male child as far as educational acquisition cum

attainments was concerned.

She commended the management and staff of Olumawu School,

particularly her teachers, for being contributors to her academic success through quality educational services.

136 students benefit from Landmark varsity’s Literacy Awareness initiative Biola Azeez -Ilorin ONE hundred and thirty six students from seven secondary schools in OmuAran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, have benefited from a Literacy Awareness and Quiz Competition organised by the Landmark University, Omu-Aran.

The programme, which attracted senior secondary students from both private and public schools in the community, fell under the Landmark University Community Development Impact Initiative (LUMCDII).

The participating schools are Government Secondary School, OmuAran; Landmark University Secondary School; Ogbo Grammar School and Government Christian College, Omu-Aran.

Others are ECWA Girls Seconday School, OfeAran Commercial College

and Adeoti International College, Omu-Aran.

The chairman of LUMCDII, Mr Abiodun Okunola, while addressing the participants during the programme, said it was geared toward boosting the academic standard of the students.

He said the initiative was part of the institution’s corporate social responsibility on the host community.

According to him, there is the need for adequate interaction and competition among students from different schools for improved performance.

“Some of the students are already local champions in their respective schools, but with this competition in place, they will surely learn a lot from other students from other schools,” he said.

Okunola disclosed that Landmark Universitiy, in partnership with David Oyedepo Foundation, had instituted scholarship

for prospective student applicants to boost their academic pursuits.

According to him, the scholarship is basically for students wishing to enroll for some courses in the Department of Agricultural

and Biosystem Engineering.

“The scholarship also covers courses in the Department of Agricultural Sciences. Such courses include Crop Science, Agric Extension and Animal Science,” he said.

18,455 candidates to resit BECE in Lagos Naza Okoli -Lagos A total of 18, 455 candidates who failed either English or Mathematics or both in the 2016 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will re-sit both papers on Saturday, October 15, 2016, a statement issued by the Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Ministry of Education has said.

The examination which was earlier scheduled to take place to take place on Thursday, September 29 (today) was postponed to enable all the affected candidates to complete their

registration.

The examination will take place simultaneously at 39 centres across the six Educational Districts of the State between 9 am and 2 pm.

“Students are urged to study hard for better performances in the Examination and remember that the result will be used for their Onward Transition into Senior Secondary School. Parents/ Guardians are enjoined to prepare their children and wards for the Examination and also their resumption for the 2016/2017 Academic Session,” the statement added.

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HE Federal Government is planning to increase school enrolment in the country by 13.6 million children in 2020, the focal person of the federal government’s Social Intervention Investment Programme for Niger State, Mrs Afiniki Dauda, has said.

MrsDauda alsospoke of plans by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to ensure that the pupils are physically and mentally fit to face the rigours of not only education, but life itself.

However,she could not give the actual number of children presently in schools across the nation.

“This is one of the reasons the Federal Government introduced the Home Grown School Feeding and Health Programme and other social security schemes,” she said.

Speaking with some select journalists after assuming office as the Focal Person for the Federal Government programmes in Niger State on Wednesday, Mrs Daura said the Federal Ggovernment is also determined to bring back into the school system 11.4 million children, mostly girls.

She said government is worried over the gender discrepancy in schools’ enrolment, which tends to favour the male against their female counterparts.

She added that the policy would “prepare them for tomorrow and discourage

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them from being involved in crime.”

Daura said the Niger State office of the agency had taken off, and that the first activity to be performed is the flag-off the empowerment

scheme, for which participants in its first phase have been selected.

According to her, participants are drawn from the three senatorial zones of the state based on the

‘We have many reasons to celebrate CRC at 20’

By Bode Adewumi THE management, visioners, students and other stakeholders of the Christ The Redeemer’s College, Christ Hill, KonigbagbeSagamu, Ogun State, say they have many reasons to celebrate as the school turns 20 years this October.

At a press conference to

mark the anniversary, the Chairman, Board of Governors of the school, Pastor Adebayo Adeyemo, praised the vision of the founder of the CRC, Pastor & Pastor (Mrs) Enoch Adejare Adeboye, in creating the school when they conceived the idea in 1996.

Adeyemo said the management is celebrating

Seeks return of schools to missionaries A Catholic priest and Rector of Saint Augustine Seminary, Ezzangbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Reverend Father Donatus Ofuluozor, has attributed the rot in Nigeria’s education sector to negligence of societal core values and spirituality.

The rector made the declaration in his office at Ezzangbo on Wednesday while fielding questions from newsmen, who were on a facility tour of the institution.

“If we want to revive our educational system, let us begin by handing over schools, both primary and post-primary, to the missionaries who are the original owners, to enhance the education of our youths.

“In our missions’ schools, academics, morality and spirituality are the key seg-

that the federal governments’ empowerment scheme in Niger would be flagged off next week because, “President Buhari is seriously committed to wiping out poverty from our country.”

From left, Arc. Fabian Odudu, Chairman, Parents and Teachers Fellowship (PTF); chairman, 20th Anniversary Committee, Pastor Mrs Tinu Aina-Badejo; Chairman, Board of Governors, Pastor Adebayo Adeyemi; Principal, Pastor Antoinette Omo-Osagie, and an old student, Mr Mudiaga Mowe, all of the Christ The Redeemers’ College, Sagamu, Ogun State, during the press conference announcing the activities lined up for the 20th anniversary celebration of the school at the Redeemed Camp, Sagamu, Ogun State, last week.

Neglect of spirituality bane of education development —Cleric Clement Nnachi Abakaliki

statistics on the poor and vulnerable of the society as recently provided by the World Bank.

She was, however, quick to add that the agency would be fair to all stakeholders;adding

ments that are inculcated in students. You cannot train a child without spiritual uplift,” he stressed.

The cleric regretted that when government took over the management of schools in the 1970s, they downplayed spiritual training, morality and sports development.

“Sports must go with academics and discipline. If you are not disciplined, you cannot excel in sports. Youths must be given incentives to do sports as it will reduce the wave of crime in the society,” he reiterated.

The cleric said that over the years, the school has won laurels in games, notably basketball, and has embarked on the construction of an indoor sports hall estimated to cost N500million.

“In 2000, the school went into active basketball, and has won trophies in seminary games competition in

basketball, volleyball and football events. We have participated in Milo-organised championship and emerged in 2012 asthe Best Team of the Year.

Reverend Father Ofuluozor enjoined government to give subventions to educational institutions both private and public, and provide amenities to enhance their training and move the educational system forward.

God’s faithfulness in the success story of the college, as the school has succeeded in producing godly men and women who are excelling all over the country and the rest of the world.

He pointed out that the success story of CRC dates back to the first set of students who graduated in 2002, and was named the ‘First Fruits.’Many of the students in that set, he said, are doing well in their chosen professions and most importantly in the work of the Lord.

He said that these stories would not have been made possible without the help of God, and contributions of the members of staff led by the principal, Pastor Antoinette Omo-Osagie.

Earlier, the principal, Pastor Omo-Osagie, in her welcome address to the conference, said she was happy that the seed planted some 20 years ago had germinated and become the oak CRC has become today.

Speaking about the major

challenge facing the school, Pastor Omo-Osagie lamented the deplorable SagamuIkorodu road, saying this remains the only challenge facing the school; and appealed to the governments of Ogun and Lagos states and the Federal Government to urgently do something about the road.

Also speaking on the activities lined up for the celebration, the Chairman of the 20th Anniversary Committee, Pastor Tinu Aina-Badejo, said the anniversary would span a whole one year, beginning with a praise worship on September 30, entitled, ‘20 Hours of Praise’, and a 20-hour prayer session meant to represent the 20 years of the school’s existence.

Other activities include sessions of praise music from choir groups, gospel musicians and the school’s band, among others; and an opera to be held at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, in January 2017.

YABATECH provost seeks industrialists’ support

As association donates N8m baking equipment to college CORPORATE organisations and industrialists across the nation have been called upon to assist the nation’s higher institutions through direct investment and donation of equipment for learning and teaching.

The Rector, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Margaret Kudirat Ladipo, made the appeal at the inauguration of equipment worth N8 million donated to the institution by the Flour Milling Association of Nigeria.

“As an institution, YABATECH has continued to forge ahead in improving skills development through the adoption of best practices and teaching methodologies in advanced economies. We need the support of well-meaning people at a critical time like this, so that our goal to produce graduates for the global market and entrepreneurs would be realised fully,” she said.

She commended FMAN for the donation, saying the coincidence in the inauguration and the 9th graduation of participants’ at the master bakers’ course run by the Department of Food Technology was sufficient signal that the equipment would generate funds for the college.

FMAN Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Honeywell Flour Mills Plc., Mr Lanre Jaiyeola, said the association, apart from contributing the equipment as part of its corporate social responsibility, came to the realisation that “improving the capacity and efficiency of master bakers will directly improve our business.

“We recognise the good work YABATECH is doing and as you continue to improve, we will do more. This is just the beginning. It is our prayer that YABATECH continues to soar higher, so that we are encouraged to render more assistance. We are a national association; as such, we plan to repeat this feat in other geopolitical zones of the nation,” he said.

‘Education an invaluable instrument for social development’ AN educationist, Mrs Olanike Adekunle, has said that education remains a fundamental necessity for sustainable social development to build egalitarian society.

Mrs Adekunle, who is the proprietress of Kunike International School, Oke-Ijetu area, Osogbo in Osun State, noted that apart from being a fundamental necessity, education is also a single most

important investment.

According to her, the Kunike school is strategically positioned to provide the requisite academic instruments to build citizens with leadership qualities and drive.

Mrs Adekunle said that her school is equipped with necessary Information Communcation Technology (ICT) facilities, including scores of computer sets and

well stocked e-Library.

She also spoke of plans to introduce pupils and students to mechanised farming and other entrepreneurial skills.

“There is an increasing demand for technological (particularly ICT) integration into academic instruction methods. Kunike International School has developed a unified learning platform

that harnesses these pedagogical and technological demands to provide our learners with a distinct academic experience.

“Our approach leverages ICT-based instruction methods that are designed to support learners in becoming confident, responsible, innovative, and productive in their various future endeavors,” Adekunle added.

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Thursday, 29 September, 2016 Editor: Sade Oguntola sadeboguntola@yahoo.com 0805 506 9260

health

Your handbag may be making you sick Though handbags may not kill people, they have the potential of making them very sick. VERA ONANA writes about the bacteria that may be present on women’s handbags, their health risk and how people can be protected from such sickness-inducing bacteria that often colonises handbags.

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HE average woman is a lover of handbags. Whether leather, fabric, big, small…they come in different colours and most women are ready to pay designers a fortune to own the very best piece. Since handbags are an important part of the accessories that completes a woman’s looks, they are almost inseparable from their owners who carry them everywhere. However, these bags may go to places that make them a serial source of contamination and consequently, a health risk.

Women carry their handbags everywhere.

From offices to market places, public toilets, bathroom floors, kitchen counters, the floor

of buses and cars, to name a few. Women’s hand bags often find themselves sitting in the dirtiest of dirty places. Yet instead of super sanitising them, they are simply picked back up, spreading the germs they pick.

Ironically, while every woman knows what is inside her bag, do they have an idea of what is outside that same bag and the effect that dropping their bag on any surface, anywhere could have on handbags?

Research has shown that women’s handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet.

In 2014, a group of researchers investigated the safety of ladies handbags and their findings were published in the Jour-

Women’s hand bags often find themselves sitting in the dirtiest of dirty places.

nal of Biology and Medicine. Their research which was titled “How Safe Ladies

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Hand Bags Are: A Microbiological View” had the sole objective of identifying bacteria growth in handbags.

The research revealed that a wide range of both Gram positive and negative bacteria were isolated from the handbags. These included Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhi, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Proteus mirabilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Adewale Adekunle, a microbiologist, at the Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State explained the health implications of the bacteria identified by the researchers. “Most of the bacteria identified by the researchers are gram negative bacilli which belong to the family enterobacteriaceae. This includes E. coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Salmonella typhi and Proteus mirabilis. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram positive cocci and Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram negative bacilli but belongs to a different family called pseudomonodaceae.

“In microbiology, E. coli is considered a coliform, which is an indicator of feacal contamination. The presence of E.coli on handbags points suggested that there has been a recent feacal contamination of the bag (contamination with feaces).

“This germ is capable of causing gastrointestinal diseases which affect the gastrointestinal tract with symptoms like pain, heartburn, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting bloating, constipation and diarrhea.

“Salmonella typhi is the bacteria responsible for typhoid fever and isolating it from the hand bags means that the bags could be capable of inflicting typhoid on the persons that gets exposed to the bacteria from the bag. Both bacteria are very significant in food poisoning and water borne diseases and can induce symptoms like fever, diarrhea, vomiting and headache.

“Staphylococcus aureus is the bacterium that is responsible for skin rashes, eye and skin infections and sometimes serious skin boils. So, the presence of this bacterium on a woman’s hand bag exposes not just her but anyone that comes in contact with the bacterium from the bag to skin infections.”

Adekunle added that these bacteria could be spread from the carrier to others in a process known as cross-contamination by carelessly dropping the contaminated bags on important surfaces. “Sometimes, women come back from work and just drop their handbags on the kitchen counter and few minutes later, they prepare a vegetable salad on the same counter. Also, the contaminated bag can be carelessly dropped on the dining table and a child may pick up food pieces from the table and eat. That is simply how bacteria spread to other members of the family and makes people sick. Sometimes, they drop the bacteria-rife handbags on the bed, unknowingly introducing germs to the bedsheets.”

The microbiologist, however, gave pieces of advice that would help keep handbags free of such sickness-inducing bacteria.

“Women must strive to avoid dropping their handbags on contaminated surfaces like public toilet floor, restaurant tables and floors and several other dirty places like the floor of the car. Also, it is important that the bases of handbags are regularly sanitised with antibacterial agents. The leather bags can be cleaned while the cloth bags properly washed with disinfectants and sun dried.

This will reduce the bacterial load if not totally eradicate the bacteria.”

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A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth

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NE of the ways we were taught the tenets of ethics and sound societal values in childhood was through story-telling. There were no television stations and the wired radio called Rediffusion came some years later. I recall the master story-teller, Alhaji Buhari Jogbojogbo who would not only tell stories but clearly state, at the end, the morals in each story.

Then there was Macaulay John, with his interesting riddles and jokes, full of wisdom and morals. At other times, mom and dad would be the story-tellers. Sadly, the special opportunities for blending and bonding between parents and their children provided by this medium of interaction have disappeared. Children watch their own, often immoral, movies while parents are glued to theirs which is often opposite in content and appeal.

The African Magic is probably the nearest thing to the olden days, but instead of teaching morals, it is nearly always pure entertainment. I can see that it is doing great damage to the psyche of the patrons by encouraging and reinforcing beliefs in witchcraft, superstitions, the supernatural and returning us to the ancient times! I summarise all the episodes in one phrase – Juju and armed robbers.

The nostalgic feelings of my childhood

days were aroused when, not too long ago, I attended to three boys, almost in a row, complaining of severely impaired vision.

Two of them had come several times before. The third was coming for the first time. The two, who had come before, were more resolute in proving their symptom that they could not see distance clearly and could not read.

As usual, I listened attentively to their story and betrayed no emotions despite its absurdity. I examined them meticulously and by distractions and skilful manoeuvres, was able to prove to them that they were malingering. Having been cornered, they admitted that all they wanted was to wear glasses like some of their peers.

I have spent a small fortune taking him to hospitals for one complaint or the other when he was much younger.

“Why do you pretend to have a problem when there was none and made me go through all the diagnostic tests before telling me your real intention? You should simply have told me that you wanted a pair of glasses!” I narrated to them the story of “The boy who cried wolf.” This story held a special attraction for me, not only because of the moral it taught about telling the truth but also because of its close relationship to the popular game we used to play, “Hide and Seek.”

“There was once a young Shepherd Boy who was entrusted by his father to tend his sheep on the wide field at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. Wolves usually lived in the forest but prey on sheep while grazing. It was the boy’s duty as a shepherd to ensure, not only that the sheep had good quality grass to eat and water to drink but that no harm came their way. As the days passed by, it became dull and dreary so he thought of a plan by which he could get some kicks and fun. He rushed down towards the village, calling out, “Help! Help! wolf, wolf” and the villagers ran out to meet him. They combed the area, but found no wolf. Some stayed behind for a considerable length of time to give him support.

“The boy was excited at his ingenuity and a few days afterwards tried the same

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trick. Again the villagers came to his help but after a while went away disappointed when there was no wolf. But shortly after this, a pack of wolves actually came out from the forest and began to attack the sheep. The shepherd boy could not cope alone. He became frantic and cried out louder than before, “Wolf! Wolf! Help!

Help!” But by this time the villagers, who had been fooled twice before thought the boy was again deceiving them and ignored his call. So the wolves made a good meal of the boy’s flock, The third boy brought out the moral of the story. I was startled by my findings.

“Why haven’t you brought him much earlier?” I asked the distraught father. “I have spent a small fortune taking him to hospitals for one complaint or the other when he was much younger. All the doctors said he was malingering. How would I know that this time, it was real? He cried wolf when there was no wolf; when the wolf came along, I didn’t believe him,” the father said, sobbing.

Facing the young man I said to him, reinforcing the import of the message, “A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.” To the disconsolate father, I said reassuringly, “Don’t be despondent, all is not lost. He will regain his sight.”

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I am depressed, what can be done for me?

BOSE has not been feeling quite well for the past six weeks now. She is tired all of the time, cries for no specific reason, sleeps poorly and has lost her appetite. Her attention is no longer good and she simply cannot bring herself to concentrate on any task. Nothing interests her anymore and she often feels like her mere existence is a struggle - as she is not of any benefit to anyone. Sometimes, she wonders if she is not better off dead, so the world is finally rid of her. She recently discussed her feelings with a psychiatrist who informed her that she is suffering from depression. She is shocked and the following conversation ensues.

Bose: Depression? I am not mad…I am just not myself these days. I don’t even know why I agreed to come and see you.

Psychiatrist: I appreciate your coming to see me, and spending your time to explain all the things going on with you these days. But, I never said you are mad.

I am only trying to explain that your very low mood and all the other experiences you have been experiencing is due to low levels the chemicals in your brain that control your mood and emotions. This is what has caused this situation, which we refer to as depression.

Bose: Okay. But if I have depression, what can be done for me?

Psychiatrist: Very good, I like your positive and action-based approach. The good thing about depression is that it is very treatable. It is like someone who is wearing very dark sunshades, such that everything they see, appears dark too. This is how depression affects our thinking – resulting in low self-esteem and negative thoughts; affects our behaviour by making us lose interest in things we used to enjoy in the past, sleep poorly e.t.c.

So what can be done may be grouped into three categories: A) Self help B) Treatment interventions C) Social support Self-help: You need to commit to accepting help and support from mental health professionals, as well as others who may be in a position to support you. Still using the analogy of the dark sunshades, we can help you remove and replace it with clear sunshades so you can appreciate how bright and beautiful life truly is.

However, we cannot achieve this without your permission and active collaboration.

We need you to come regularly for clinic appointments and to comply with the

drugs or tests required.

Treatment interventions: We are going to actively treat you in two ways – with medications and with psychotherapy. i). Medications: There are various types of drugs known as anti-depressants, that we can prescribe for you. They are all very effective and they work by helping to restore the balance of the chemicals affecting mood and emotions in the brain.

These chemicals are usually low in depression, while the drugs help to bring the levels back to normal – and you will then begin to feel like your normal self again.

The drugs are cheap, effective and readily available. They are also not addictive, so even though you may have to take them for some months (at least), they are perfectly safe. I will use my best clinical experience as well as the type of complaints you have to determine which one will be best for you to go home with it. But if you experience any side effects or discomfort, please let me know so that we can reconsider. Its common side effects include sedation (excessive sleep) usually in the first few days after starting the drugs; and some weight gain. ii. Psychotherapy: Here, we will attempt to understand the type of negative

patterns of thought that are frequently occurring and which maybe contributing to your feeling so bad, most of the time.

Such thoughts are like the different types of dark sunshades that makes you see the world as such a gloomy and terrible place.

Identification of these thoughts as well as how to catch and correct them is usually what we would attempt to do in these sessions.

Social support: While all of the above are very important, it is equally necessary to be surrounded by friends, family and close ones. The number is not what is important but that they are people with whom you share a close relationship and that you can trust to be there for you. So you can exchange visits, share happy moments and generally be comforted, knowing that there are people in your corner.

Conclusion: So, Dear Bose, I hope you now have a good understanding of what depression is and how we can all possibly join hands – everyone inclusive, to ensure early detection and prompt interventions.

Bose: Thank you so much, Dr. I now understand better, what my feelings were and the way forward for me.

Psychiatrist: Excellent. I am glad to have been of assistance.

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Cooking with firewood dangerous for mothers, unborn babies — Expert

By Sade Oguntola

An expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, Professor Dosu Ojendegbe had warned against women cooking with non clean fuels such as firewood and kerosine, saying it is a significant cause of such health problems, as premature delivery, abortion, congenital malformation and systemic problems like hypertension.

Professor Dosu Ojendegbe spoke at the Research Day 2016 of the College of Medicine, Ibadan, entitled “iResearch: Imparting Society through Research” Ojendegbe declared that smoke emanating from firewood and down the line charcoal has great impact not just on women but also on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes.

The expert, who stated that women are better off cooking with clean fuels like ethanol and cooking gas, declared that such cooking fuels produce high levels of household air pollution with a range of healthdamaging pollutants, including small soot particles that penetrate deep into the lungs.

According to him, “the smoke is damaging to the cells of the baby in case of pregnancy, in which case the baby may end up with a damage that is not compatible with life and may end up in abortion or the baby dying inside or premature.

In infants, it increased chances or neonatal death.

“The woman stands a higher risk of cancers such as cancers of the colon, liver and so on. Also, because the smoke also affects the cardiovascular system, the woman may end up with hypertension, which will then lead to having kidney failure and other complications in other organs of the body such as the eye and the lungs.”

The expert, who stressed the need to ensure women cook with clean fuels such as ethanol, said “the more women who cook with cleaner energy, the healthier the woman and the better their reproductive performance and avoidance of chronic systemic conditions that can limit their growth and shorten their lifespan.”

Provost, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Professor Adesegun Fatunsi in a keynote address at the occasion said that without research, there will be no tomorrow for Nigeria’s health system.

Fatunsi, who noted that Nigeria must deliberately

nurture curiosity, declared that disease conditions in Nigeria also offer unique opportunities for researchers unlike those in developed countries.

The don, however, stated that such research that would be impactful on

health should be public focused and able to impart programmes and translate to policies, adding that such also will require building strategic parties with policy makers.

Declaring open the Research Day 2016, Vice chan-

cellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka stated that research was the bedrock of economic development, urging that the federal government should begin to look at empowering universities and other higher institutions to carry

out research.

The Vice chancellor, speaking through the deputy vice chancellor (academic), Professor Gbemisola Oke, stated that good health was a pre-request for economic development.

Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole (left) receiving report on Restructuring Residency Training Progamme from Chairman of the Ministerial Committee on Restructuring Residency Training Programme and Registrar, National Post –Graduate Medical Collage of Nigeria, Professor Wole Atoyebi, in Abuja, recently. In the middle is the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Hajia. Binta Adamu Bello.

Doctors charged on right attitude to patients

By Sade Oguntola

Following lack of compassion and the unfeeling way the hospital workers treat patients, Nigerian doctors have been reminded that knowledge and hard work are inconsequential when they lack the right attitude to work.

Dr Gboyega Ajayi gave the charge in the 2016 Convocation Lecture he delivered at the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Lagos entitled” What kind of Doctor are You”in Lagos.

Ajayi, a consultant ophthalmologist and Chief Medical Director, Eleta Eye Institute, Ibadan, stated that more emphasis needs to be placed on right attitude and the need to treat patients with compassion and love.

According to him, “whereas, knowledge and hard work are important, they are inconsequential when the doctor does not have the right attitude to work.

“Mathematically it is proven that hard work and knowledge would not give 100 per cent, but attitude does and the love of God which is expressed through a show of compassion and love. Compassion is a combination of indisputably good qualities, along with an impulse to help other human beings.”

Ajayi decried strike in the health sector, saying that it had caused more problems than good, declaring that strike action is a wrong

strategy and against the Hippocratic Oath they had taken as physicians.

According to him,”consequently, doctors have lost the confidence and respect of the patients we are fighting for. I believe that’s the unspoken but powerful reason our leadership of the health team is being questioned.

“People die. Many incapacitated; equipment damaged and training programmes are disrupted. Not often assessed is the loss of competency of all categories of hospital workers because of lack of stimulation and infrequent use of skills, especially those recently acquired?

“We have sworn to preserve not to destroy life.

Strikes maim and kill our patients, kill our initiatives, dull our intellect and skills and make our patients who should be our allies our foes.”

He declared that doctors must learn the art of communication and lobbying as well as how to win friends and influence their patients who define the policies and allocate the resources that determine if they will be able to practise their profession or not.

Ajayi, however, stated that Nigeria’s increasing population and the rapidly declining national income, had remained a challenge to the

health sector.

In solving the challenge, he said this would necessitate doctors knowing that problems in the health sector require developing strong Pubic Private Partnerships, restructuring of the health profession and training programmes directed towards the needs of the health needs of the society.

According to him, “we must adopt a pragmatic and innovative approach to finding solutions to our basic health challenges if necessary dispensing with the path chosen by the developed countries whose problems and priorities are clearly different from ours.”

Nigerian scientist stuck in India after kidney transplant

By Vera Onana

THIRTY-eight-year-old medical laboratory scientist, Seun Adeyemi, has not been able to return home after a kidney transplant in India.

Adeyemi, who was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2015, was advised by the medical team at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan to undergo a kidney transplanting surgery in India.

The surgery bill was at the time estimated at over N7 million and was raised from various sources as the family of the patient

could not come up with the entire bill.

Julius Adeyemi, the father and donor said “in April this year, double surgery operations were carried out on Seun at the Global Hospital, Mumbai, India but sadly after the transplant, complications arose which brought about the need for another special surgery. Consequently, the original cost of treatment escalated and an outstanding hospital bill of 31,000 dollars was incurred as at June, 2016.”

He therefore appealed to well-meaning Nigeri-

ans to help facilitate the discharge of his son from the hospital.

He stressed that the hospital had refused to allow him out of the hospital premises unless all bills were cleared.

“Your assistance will readily facilitate the immediate release of my son and he will be able to return to Nigeria. There is very little time. His visa has already being renewed twice and is at the verge of expiration.”

Donations for Adeyemi can be made by contacting his father and donor on the mobile number 07085107554.

‘Poor attitude to family planning causes maternal mortality’

By Joseph Ajayi

As the world celebrated World Contraception Day on Monday with a campaign bordering on mission to improve awareness of contraception and enable women to make informed decisions on their sexual and reproductive rights, it is regrettable that Nigerian women suffer from epidemics and still die mainly because of low uptake of family planning.

Making this assertion in a statement made available to Nigerian Tribune was the Senior Technical Advisor, Advocacy for Nigeria Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI), Mrs Charity Ibeawuchi.

Mrs Ibeawuchi lamented that despite the global recognition accorded women and premium placed on their rights, dignity, respect and support to achieve health and survival, the health of Nigerian women, particularly those of reproductive ages of between 15 and 49, was still poor.

“Twenty three per cent of our teenage girls, aged 15 to 19, are already mothers or pregnant with their first children. Half of our teenage girl population are already married by age 18 while 61 per cent are married by age 29 as women in Nigeria have an average of six children,” she said.

Quoting the 2013 National Demographic and Health Survey, Mrs Ibeawuchi stated further: “Only few Nigerian women (about 15 per cent) are using any method of family planning for spacing or limiting pregnancies while 10 per cent use modern family planning methods. The low uptake of family planning/ child birth spacing methods is one of the reasons why Nigeria still reports high maternal mortality of 576 deaths per 100, 000 live births in Nigeria.”

The statement also quoted Oladosu Ojengbede, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, as saying that the wide knowledge of family planning methods had not translated into it uptake.

“Religious connotation seems to draw us back and cultural issues such as the men not supporting family planning, community misconceptions about family planning, religious undertone to family planning and also the failure to build enough confidence in the people to access quality services needed for family planning,” he said.

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Two bitter kola nuts a day keeps doctor at bay — Expert

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T’S one of the most recognisable expressions around: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But besides the fact that this rhyme is fun to say and easy to recall, experts have found bitter kola as its close contender considering its affordability and its medicinal benefits.

Experts have found that bitter kola is protective of many diseases such as cancer, diabetes, knee osteoarthritis (Bone softening), neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease and cough.

A professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Toxicology, Ebenezer Farombi speaking at the Research Day 2016 of the College of Medicine, Ibadan, stated that taking two bitter kola nuts a day is able to ensure the body has enough kolaviron, its main constituent, which keeps many diseases away.

Traditionally, bitter kola is used in the treatment of liver diseases, sore throat, cough, bacterial infections and a known aphrodisiac.

Recently, many studies have provided scientific evidence that the saying “taking bitter kola a day keeps the doctor away” is in fact true. Particularly, it fences off various chronic diseases including cancer, erectile dysfunction and other diseases that involve oxidative stress and inflammation.

According to Farombi “its intrinsic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties will prevent any disease that has oxidative stress and inflammation as an undertone.”

Bitter Kola Antioxidants are compounds that counteract the damaging effects of free radicals.

Free radicals, products of normal cell processes, can wreak havoc in their quest to hook up with other molecules, which could be lipids, protein, or DNA. The free radicals’ actions can damage the molecules they react with, sometimes destroying them. This process is known as oxidative stress or oxidative damage.

Humans, and all animals, have complex antioxidant defence systems, but they are not perfect in fending off stress; oxidative damage will occur.

Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are thought to be in part the results of oxidative stress, so foods like apples, bitter kola and other fruits and vegetables, rich in antioxidants, may be especially helpful in warding

off these diseases.

Moreover, the toxicology expert declared that kolaviron in animal studies is protective of liver problems, adding “it has been used to treat cirrhosis of the liver in an herbal home. From series of studies, we have been able to show that bitter kola and its extract are actually liver protective.

“In Nigeria, aflatoxin contamination of grains like maize and ground nut is very common, so also is hepatitis B and C infections. Both potentiate liver cancer and therefore we envisage that bitter kola since it is used as a liver protective agent will be relevant in the aetiology of liver diseases.

“Extrapolating the amount used in animal studies into humans, about two seeds

Sexual problems in women Sexual problems in women Sexual problems, or sexual dysfunction, refer to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle which prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle has four phases, they include; excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Despite the fact that sexual dysfunction is a common occurrence among women, it is a topic that many people are hesitant to discuss. Fortunately, most cases of sexual dysfunction are treatable, so it is important to share your concerns with your partner and doctor. Sexual dysfunction can be a result of a physical or psychological problem.

Physical causes: A lot of physical and medical conditions can cause sexual problems. These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, menopause, chronic diseases such as kidney disease or liver failure, and alcoholism and drug abuse. In addition, the side effects of certain medications, including some antidepressant drugs, can affect sexual desire and function.

Psychological causes: These include work related stress and anxiety, concern about sexual performance, marital or relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, and the effects of a past sexual trauma.

Both men and women are affected by sexual problems. Sexual problems occur in adults of all ages.

Among those commonly affected are those in advanced years, it may also be related to decline in health associated with ageing.

The most common problems related to sexual dysfunction in women include:

Inhibited sexual desire: This involves a lack of sexual desire or interest in sex. Many factors can contribute to a lack of desire, including hormonal changes, medical conditions and treatments for example cancer and chemo-

of bitter kola per day will be effective in curtailing a myriad of diseases including liver diseases.”

Farombi said that consuming bitter kola daily is also protective against environmental contaminants that lowers male libido.

According to him, “traditionally, people believe that it is very effective in erectile dysfunction. One of the things we found in animal studies was that it boosts testosterone level. Testosterone level has been shown to be responsible for effective sexual activity. When there is a decrease in testosterone, such lack libido.

“It was also found in animal studies to also improve sperm quality and count in preclinical studies as well as protect against damage to the testis, thus qualifying to be an effective agent in treatment of male infertility.”

He also advised on regular intake of bitter kola to counteract the negative effects of many heavy metals in the environmental pollutants, adding that environmental pollutants both in the air and through foods, oil spillage, gas flaring and indiscriminate use of pesticides and herbicides had been implicated in many diseases, including cancers.

The expert, who noted that about 80 per cent of cancers have identifiable factors and 35 and 50 per cent due to diet, said studies have also shown turmeric, ginger, bitter leave and red palm oil as some other common food items with cancerprotective constituents.

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Boredom with regular sexual routines also may contribute to a lack of enthusiasm for sex, as can lifestyle factors, such as careers and the care of children.

Inability to become aroused: For women, the inability to become physically aroused during sexual activity often involves insufficient vaginal lubrication. The inability to become aroused also may be related to anxiety or inadequate stimulation. In addition, how blood flows to the vagina and clitoris may also contribute to arousal problems.

Lack of orgasm: This is the absence of sexual climax. It can be caused by sexual inhibition, inexperience, lack of knowledge, and psychological factors such as guilt, anxiety, or a past sexual trauma or abuse. Other factors contributing to lack of orgasm include insufficient stimulation, certain medications, and chronic diseases.

Painful intercourse: Pain during intercourse can be caused by a number of problems, including endometriosis, a pelvic mass, ovarian cysts, vaginitis, poor lubrication, the presence of scar tissue from surgery or a sexually transmitted disease. A condition called vaginismus is a painful, involuntary spasm of the muscles that surround the vaginal entrance. It may occur in women who fear that penetration will be painful and also may stem from a sexual phobia or from a previous traumatic or painful experience.

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Experts express divergent views on airports concession Stories by Shola Adekola

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VEN as the Federal Government has insisted that there was no going back on plans to commence the commercialisation of the airports beginning with the four international airports, stakeholders across the sector have expressed divergent views.

While some supported the move which they described as long over due, others cautioned against rushing to concession them in view of the earlier controversial concessions carried out.

The four airports that are slated for concessioning are those in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano.

As a way of showing commitment towards the decision, the government through the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika had already set up two committees to midwife the process even as he assured that the process would be transparent with all stakeholders carried along.

Despite the promise by the government to ensure due process is followed, stakeholders who gathered at a conference entitled ‘Privatisation/ Concession of Nigerian Airports,’ convened by the Chief Executive Officer of CheckinNigeria, Michael Chikeka, have expressed reservations for the project.

For Olumide Ohunayo, a director at Zenith Travels, “The airport management should be selected by an open and transparent process backed with international referral. I am not referring to the usual masquerades that form a ‘quickie’ consortium

that will rush to the Corporate Affairs Commission for registration and win using ‘Padi- Padi’ in government.

The essence will be defeated if we don’t have a management coy that we can key into their international contacts and tracks.

According to Captain Dele Ore, a former president, Aviation Round Table (ART), the best way to go was to concession the airport owing to many years of decay and inefficiency by the

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).

He, however, cautioned that the utilities to be concessioned should not end up in the hands of friends and families of those putting up the facilities for sale.

Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Chairman of Privatisation committee of the senate said an outright privatisation like what was done in the United Kingdom would move the industry forward.

According to him, statistics

From left, former Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr Harold Demuren, exchanging pleasantries with the Chairman, Privatisation Committee in the senate, Senator Ben Bruce, while the Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) Captain Noggie Meggison (middle) looks on, at the Aviation Stakeholders’ conference on Privatisation/Concession of Airports, held in Lagos.

We hold dearly our operations in Nigeria-RwandAir RWANDAIR has announced plans to take delivery of a brand new Airbus 330 to be deployed on the Kigali/Nigerian route.

The aircraft which will be configured into business, premium and economy according to the airline’s Country Manager, Nigeria, Ibiyemi Odusi, will be deployed on the Nigerian-Dubai route next month and subsequently service the

Lagos-Mumbai route in December.

The airline with its hub in Kigali; the Rwandan capital, operates into Dubai, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Entebbe, Dar-Esalaam, Lusaka, Bujumbura, Juba, Accra, Brazzaville, Douala, Cotonou and Libreville.

Speaking at an event where the airline met with its trade partners, travel agents and customers in Lagos, Odusi

AFRIEXIM Bank promises to strengthen partnership with Arik THE African Export-Import Bank, (AFRIEXIM Bank) has said that it will continue to strengthen its relationship with Arik Air and support the airline in every area possible.

Speaking when the Board of Directors of the bank paid a working visit to Arik Air office last weekend, AFRIEXIM Bank President, Dr Benedict Oramah, said they were supporting the airline

had showed that governments that have accepted some kind of privatisation or concession has shown to be doing well as against those that have not.

He stated that Nigeria, along with Pakistan, Afghanistan and two others were at the bottom end of worse airports in the world while airports in Singapore, Dubai, Japan were on top of the food-chain and have been privatised unlike the previous he mentioned.

because of the essential role it is playing in connecting people across Africa and making sure goods are delivered across the continent.

“We want to make sure they (Arik) are strengthened to do that. We also understand the difficulties in the environment, not only in Nigeria but in most African countries.

“Ours is a bank created to

deal with or support our clients under such situations.

We also wanted to be briefed on how these things are affecting the company and what we can do to make sure they ride through the situation,” Oramah explained.

In his response, Chairman, Arik Air, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide thanked the AFRIEXIM Bank delegation for their visit.

said the airline will in the first quarter of next year take delivery of another brand new Airbus aircraft for planned operations into Guangzhou in China for Nigerian passengers.

She said the meeting with trade and corporate partners in Lagos provided an avenue for the airline to plan further for the present financial year 2016/17 and applauded its customers and trade partners for the success the Nigeria market achieved.

Odusi said the last financial year was a good outing for the airline on the Nigerian route as its revenue outflows and passenger traffic were the highest in terms of growth in the RwandAir network.

She said it was for this reason that RwandAir holds dearly its Nigerian operations even as she assured that the airline will continue to invest in Nigeria with new products that will endear its patronage.

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Why NANTA was right on aviation/tourism merger HITHERTO to the recent past, those managing the tourism and aviation sectors in Nigeria had seen each other as rivals in competition. In other words they have been operating as if the two sectors have nothing in common which is a far departure from what is obtained in other climes where the two sectors are managed side by side.

Obviously, the two sectors need each other because the role each plays is aimed at selling the potentials and image of the country for a better goal.

Because the two sectors play a major role in the economic strength of any country through the opening of the country and its potentials to foreign investors for the economic gains of the country, therefore, no serious country around the world toys with these two sectors which are managed as one in many countries around the world.

While in actual sense, the two sectors are more or less seen as a pair of ‘Siamese twins’ in developed countries with their success stories traced to the vibrant economies being enjoyed by such countries, Nigeria is still lagging behind in this area. Up till now, it seems those in charge of the two sectors in Nigeria are yet to really have a grasp of the importance of the two as witnessed in the manner officials from both end do things in isolation as if the two can operate successfully without each other.

Prior to the recent past, it was very rare to find the two sectors come together and find a common ground on how to share ideas or put the government under a serious pressure that will help transform tourism and aviation in the country.

While officials in tourism personalise their ideas, those in aviation act as if they can achieve their goals of running the sector in isolation forgetting that it is only an active aviation sector that can drive active tourism.

However, there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the two sectors with the steps being taken by the present leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), being led by Bankole Bernard, who has continued to emphasise the need for the two sectors to come together.

Bankole who through his positions in the past weeks has shown that he actually understood the importance of the two to the development of any country, has argued that the only way Nigeria can urgently free itself from the shackles of the ongoing economic recession is to merge tourism with aviation.

He described the marriage of tourism and aviation as a progressive partnership and policy decision that has helped other nations in the world to rebound on all indices of development.

While attributing the poor state of the country’s airports presently to the failure of Nigeria’s subsequent governments to recognise the huge benefits inherent in active tourism, he urged that tourism be brought to aviation sector as a way of helping Nigeria to “power domestic tourism and grow the huge potentialities of Nigeria as a global tourism destination.”

Without going too far, Bankole rightly cited some African countries like Ethiopia, Egypt and Kenya who through key attention and support to their national airlines helped power their tourism.

Directing his speech to the Nigeria’s minister of state for aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the NANTA President declared: “Mr Minister Sir, we are tired of the lip service paid to tourism and aviation development in Nigeria and as key players in Nigeria aviation downstream sector, we have seen what aviation powered tourism agenda has done for other countries and Nigeria cannot allow other Africa countries to overshadow us and use our failings to gain ground ahead of us in this business.”

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Rectorship: Supremacy battle tears MAN, Oron apart Stories by Tola Adenubi - Lagos

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OLLOWING the death of the former Acting Rector of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Mr Anthony Isiodu, in June this year, a supremacy battle between the Registrar of the Academy, Ante Mkpandiok, and the Bursar, Kayode Folorunsho, for the leadership of the academy is threatening to tear Nigeria’s only nautical college apart.

It would be recalled that the academy has been without a substantive rector since the death of the former rector, Amb. Joshua Okpo, last December and the death of his successor, Mr Isiodu this year.

Speaking with Nigerian Tribune, an impeccable source who declined not to have his name in print explained that, “since the death of Isiodu, there has been supremacy battle between the registrar of the academy, Ante Mkpandiok, and the bursar, Kayode Folorunsho, for the control of the academy.

“The two principal officers of the school have been at logger heads due to their differences bordering on who should run the institution in the absence of a substantive rector.

“Kayode had been at daggers drawn with the registrar of the academy, Mr Mkpadiok N. Mkpadiok, who the late acting rector handed over to shortly before he proceeded on sick leave in June last year.

“Both men have commenced intense lobbying to be appointed rector. While Kayode is relying on his contacts at the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mkpadiok is relying on the fact that as an indigene of Oron, the seat of the academy, he stands a better chance of becoming rector.”

It was also gathered that due to the fight between the two principal officers and lack of substantive head, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi had ordered the freezing of the acad-

emy’s account.

A reliable source in the academy informed our correspondent that the minister only allowed expense such as staff salaries, cadets’ feeding, electricity bills and the burial

certain aspects of the account.

“It was not about freezing of the accounts but the minister only restricted access to certain aspect of the account,” Mkpandiok stated.

Customs may sack 50 over vehicle valuation issues

From left, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Port (DP) World, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem in a discussion with the Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, when the management of Dubai Port (DP) World paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State government recently.

Labour: Terminal, jetty operators crippling stevedoring companies —NASC THE National Association of Stevedoring Companies (NASC) has warned that labour sourcing actions of terminals and jetty operators in the Nigerian maritime domain are threatening to cripple the fortunes of stevedoring companies operating in the sector.

Speaking exclusively with Nigerian Tribune, President of NASC, Bolaji Sunmola, explained that talks are ongoing with the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to see how only government ap-

proved stevedoring firms will work in Nigeria’s maritime domain.

According to him, “if terminals and jetty operators continue to deny stevedoring companies the right to operate in their premises, then they are deliberately crippling the fortunes of the stevedoring firms.

“Don’t forget that the stevedoring firms have invested so much in terms of training and capacity building. These investments have taken a lot of years for the steve-

NIMASA DG canvasses preparedness against oil spill THE Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has described preparedness and core training as the panacea for handling oil spills in the maritime environment.

The Director General said this while addressing participants at the eight day training programme on “Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Training on the Job” being organised by the European Union (EU) in Lagos.

The DG who decried the negative impact of oil spills on the marine environment and its effects on the livelihood of people living in coastal communities noted that it is only adequate preparation that can help mitigate the effect of oil

expenses of the late acting rector, Dr. Anthony Ishiodu.

Confirming this, the Public Relations Officer of the academy, Siddi Mkpandiok said the minister had placed restrictions on

spills.

According to him, “it is necessary to note that where there are in place contingency plans and equipment without training those that will handle them, there will be no preparedness. Hence this training is timely and highly appreciated especially being granted free to our Nation”.

Dr. Peterside urged participants to give the training programme the seriousness it deserves noting that their expertise after the training will be instrumental in dealing with issues of oil spills emphasising that as an oil producing nation, oil spills cannot be ruled out of the Nigeria maritime environment.

The training programme which is being held in Nigeria as one of the priority countries in Africa

selected by the EU, is a capacity development and enhancement initiative in the area of environmental management and sustainability towards achieving a cleaner environment by reducing pollution as a result of oil spillage in the Nigerian maritime environment.

The training is expected to acquaint participants with the requisite knowledge to combat oil spills where and when they occur and the contingency plans and equipment to deploy.

Participants at the training were drawn from NIMASA, the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) while the five prioritized countries from Africa are Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana Cote d’voire and Cameroun.

doring firms to build.

“Aside training and capacity building, stevedoring firms have continued to invest in their businesses to ensure they meet up with modern way and technologies of doing stevedoring operations.

“As you know, maritime is an international business. It is not peculiar to Nigeria. So, there are international standards and parameters that are used to rate stevedoring firms globally. NASC members have continued to invest in their operations to ensure they meet up with these international standards. I can’t quantify how much has been invested so far. All these investments are all paid for in dollars.

“So if we have invested so much in stevedoring business in Nigeria, depriving our members businesses at the ports is inimical to the development of the sector. We are still hoping that NIMASA will come to our rescue. Talks are currently ongoing.

“There are still a lot of things that needs to be done because we are operating in a country where laws are easily flouted. If an individual can decide to reject a firm that is duly registered and approved by the Federal Government to provide a particular service in a sector, then you know there is problem.”

FOLLOWING the setting up of a special provost unit as part of effort to ensure speedy conclusion of investigations and also to reposition the Service investigative unit for greater efficiency, 50 officers of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) are currently facing the sack due to their involvement in vehicle valuation issues at the ports.

NCS Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeniyi told newsmen recently that the Customs boss has set up a special provost unit as part of effort to ensure speedy conclusion of the investigation and also to reposition the Customs investigative unit for greater efficiency.

According to him, “The intention of this is to ensure that investigations are done quickly and concluded and to ensure that adequate punishment as specified by law is prescribed for offences and most importantly to inculcate the fear of that unit in the minds of officers that there is a special unit that is watching them to ensure offences are dealt with decisively.

“Plans are underway to reposition and restructure the investigation department and a committee has been set up in that regard. In doing this, he (Customs Comptroller-General) is creating a provost unit to compliment what the investigation unit is doing now.

“There are over 50 cases involving officers regarding charges on vehicles, the valuation they give to vehicles, release of vehicles without procedures. We are addressing all of this but it might take some time,” he said.

Adeniyi said the Provost Unit will be a special investigative unit with powers similar to that of the Police in addition to having enforcement and prosecution powers.

When asked if the Customs boss will make good his threat to jail or dismiss those found wanting, Adeniyi said “As regards what will happen to them, there is no point pre-empting, we should wait for them to finish their report and come out with their recommendation.

“They have to follow due process to do whatever has to be down and I don’t think we should be in a hurry in the eyes of the judges.

An innocent person should not be punished for a crime.”

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Nigerian Tribune PHOTOS: YEMI FUNSO-OKE

WEDDING OF THE DAUGHTER OF BALOGUN ADINNI OF IBADANLAND, CHIEF HAZEEM GBOLARUMI AT JOGOR CENTRE, LIBERTY ROAD, IBADAN

From left, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Sheik Alhaji Bashir Olanrewaju, Oyo State Missioner of Ansar-ud-Deen Society; the new couple, Mr and Mrs Abdul Jeleel Olakunle Awoleye and Senator Hosea Agboola, at the wedding.

From left, Alhaji Ganiyu Omoola, Alhaja Sarafat Gbolarumi, the groom, Mr Olakunle Awoleye, bride’s father, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi and Alhaja Simiat Gbolarumi.

From left, Alfa Agba, Alhaji Fatai Alaga; Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik Imam AbdulGaniyu Abubakre Agbotomokekere; Sheik Alhaji Muhydeen Ajani Bello and other members of Council of Imam and Alfas.

The bride, Damilola, with groom’s parents, Mr and Mrs Awoleye.

From left, PDP chairman, Oyo State, Mr Yinka Taiwo; Honourable Segun Odebunmi, Mr Femi Babalola and Senator Teslim Folarin.

From left, Minister of Communication, Mr Bayo Shittu; Are Musulumi of Yoruba, Alhaji Dauda Akinola Makanjuola; Alhaji Bosede Adedibu; deputy governor, CBN, Chief Bayo Adelabu; Prince Ajibola Afonja and Chief Olayiwola Olakojo.

Sheu Ahmad Ajagbe, Baba Lamunigun and other Alfas praying for the couple.

Mrs Adedoja, Senator Ladoja, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Lekan Balogun and the bride’s father, Chief Gbolarumi.

From left, Chief Lateef Oyelade, Alhaji Lamidi Ajadi, Chief Ogunrin, Chief Ajibola and General Raji Rasaki.

The bride (middle) with her siblings.

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2016 World Tourism Day celebrating Aso Ofi

by Oyo State Government in Iseyin

Wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi (right); wife of the deputy governor, Mrs Janet Adeyemo (middle) and the Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun (left).

Governor Abiola Ajimobi (second left), Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun (left), Commissioner for Works and Transport, Mr Wasiu Dauda (second right) and the Special Assistant to the Governor on eMedia, Mr Tunde Muraina (right).

From left, Mr Arulogun, Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Ganiyu Salau and Mr Saheed Alaran

Wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Florence Ajimobi (second right); wife of the deputy governor, Mrs Janet Adeyemo (right), the Commissioner, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun (middle), Cultural Ambassador to Alaafin of Oyo, Dr Paula Gomes (second left) and the Caretaker Chairman of Iseyin Local Government, Mr Saheed Alaran (left).

Parade by different associations of Iseyin weavers and marketers

Mr Arulogun (middle), Permanent Secretary MICT, Dr Bashir Olanrewaju (right), Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola (fourth left) and other traditional rulers.

Weaving Competition

Family picture and creativity

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Attempt by Oyo to take over LAUTECH against Supreme Court judgment —Osun Assembly Oluwole Ige - Osogbo

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sun State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, contended that the purported plan by the Oyo State government to take over Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, is against the Supreme Court judgment, which had declared that the institution remained a joint property of Osun and Oyo states.

Addressing a press conference over the issue in the chambers of the legislature, the chairman, House Committee on Education, Honourable Folorunso Bamisayemi, argued that following a suit instituted by the former Oyo State governor, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala -led administration in an attempt to takeover the institution, the Supreme Court, on December 26, 2012, had ruled that LAUTECH remained a jointly owned institution.

He accused some elements within Oyo State government of allegedly

encouraging criminality and also condemned the denial by the Oyo State Attorney- General of any existing court verdict against the take-over bid.

Bamisaye said that Osun State government had never played a second fiddle to Oyo State in the management of the institution regardless the imbalance in the sharing of assets of the institution since its creation.

He described as untrue, insinuations that Osun State was shirking in its responsibility to LAUTECH due to its funding of UNIOSUN, stressing that “in the last six years,

UNIOSUN has been managed with only internally generated revenue.”

“The following are some infractions which ordinarily, Osun State should have protested about but which we accepted calmly in the spirit of one Yoruba nation and regional integration”.

“Seven and a half faculties of the university are located in Ogbomoso while only a quarter (some say half), of a faculty is located in Osogbo, Osun State. In spite of this obvious lopsidedness, we still contribute equal amount as partners and joint owners.

“The postgraduate school, the pre-degree cen-

tre, Part-time programme and the Centre for Distance Learning, are all sited in Ogbomoso. The staff ratio is 1100 for Oyo State to 610 for Osun State.

“Sixteen TETFUND need assessment projects are in Ogbomoso campus with none in Osogbo. The people of Ogbomoso, and their supporters in Oyo State government, are obviously mistaking our maturity for weakness and foolishness.

They will soon realise that it is not so.”

He, however, affirmed that Osun State was never ready to let go its inheritance in LAUTECH, just as he implored well -mean-

ing Nigerians to make Oyo State tow the line of peace and justice over the joint ownership of the institution.

Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), on Wednesday, called for caution over the festering crisis at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, which is jointly owned by Osun and Oyo state governments.

In a statement by its publicity secretary, Mr Kunle Famoriyo, ARG said it was particularly worried by the reported violent attack on some officials of the university by some unknown persons.

...Resist being drawn into politics, ASUU tells members

By Laolu Harolds The Ibadan zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to members of the union in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), to be vigilant and not be distracted from the goal of the current

struggle.

The current crisis, it said, was foisted on the institution by the problem of underfunding for which both owner states of Oyo and Osun must be held responsible.

It said the current struggle is aimed at nudging the governments to the fulfillment

of their obligations; and members must resist any attempt to be drawn into ‘political games’.

In a statement on Wednesday, by the zonal coordinator of the union, Dr Ade Adejumo, the union appealed to its members to remain calm and watchful in the face of provocation,

assuring them that the crisis is just a passing phase.

“We strongly appeal to our members to resist the temptation to be drawn into whatever political games that politicians are playing to deliberately distract us from the focus of the current struggle,” it said.

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Recession: Don’t bemoan, provide solution, former FRCN boss tells journalists

By Wale Akinselure Former Managing Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Ibadan zonal office, Chief Sanya Oyinsan, has urged broadcasters to develop programmes that engage and provide ways out of the current economic recession, rather than just bemoan the situation.

Oyinsan gave this charge, on Wednesday, as a guest speaker on the topic, “The role of the media in a receding economy”, to commemorate the first anniversary of an Ibadan -based private radio station, Fresh 105.9 fm.

Speaking, he called the attention of media practitioners to the imperativeness of using their platform to chart the direction of the society and engage issues with a view to providing solution to societal challenges, thereby deemphasising the profit motive and seeking government patronage through their programming.

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Ondo APC crisis: Atiku backs Tinubu on due process Taiwo Adisa - Abuja

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ORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that the affairs of the party are carried out in line with the rule of law.

In a message from his Media Office on Wednesday in Abuja, he said that the party needed to manage the fallout of the governorship pri-

Change should begin with public office holders —AD

maries in Ondo state with a recourse to the rule of law.

He said the APC must promote the rule of law and due processadding that it was wrong for the party to deviate from its own rules.

Atiku further said that the leadership of the party could only ensure peace and unity in the party if it lived by the rules of internal democracy and respect for democratic consensus, adding: “You cannot break your own rules without creating problems.”

He further stated that the party was supposed to be an impartial entity in the arbitration of crisis among its members at every election.

The former vice president

also contended that since the APC had found veritable reasons to review the outcome of the Ondo State gubernatorial primary, having been able to establish “valid grounds” to cancel the election, the leadership

of the party should not have reasons to deviate from that decision.

He insisted that doing so would amount to a “negation of due process and an unfashionable hollow in democratic best practices.”

He submitted: “It was wrong for the APC to have set aside a resolution it had reached aimed at resolving the crisis in our party in Ondo State. It is a recipe for acrimony and division.”

Atiku warned that pre-

PDP crisis: How to achieve true reconciliation —Shuluwa Johnson Babajide - Makurdi DEPUTY chairman, Elders Forum, Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Chief Abu Shuluwa has said that the ongoing reconciliatory moves at the national level by the party

should trickle down to state, local and ward levels.

Speaking with Nigerian Tribune in Makurdi, the state capital, he said it by doing so that all stakeholders in the party would be carried along in taking PDP to the next level.

He explained that the

only way for PDP becoming a formidable party capable of winning in 2019 was by reconciling all aggrieved parties at the grassroots level.

On the Benue State chapter of PDP, Shuluwa said: “Peace can only prevail when the existing struc-

Biola Azeez - Ilorin FOR realisation of desired effects of the re-orientation project of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government, tagged, Change begins with me among Nigerians, the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Kwara State, says the campaign and implementation should begin with political office holders in the state.

In a communique signed by chairman of the party, Alhaji Biliaminu Aliu and secretary, Honourable Michael Ologunde, issued after its quarterly general meeting in Ilorin, the party also said that President Mohammadu Buhari was expected to take the campaign to all the 36 states as done during his electioneering campaign.

The AD stressed that the implementation should begin with all the three senators and six members of the House of Representatives, including the Information and Culture minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

The party said the state governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and the lawmakers should launch the campaign in Ilorin, the state capital, as well as all headquarters of the local governments in the state.

It challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) state administration to focus on agricultural empowerment and assistance of peasants in areas of land provision, financial assistance, tractors and other farm implement, fertilisers, herbicide, insecticide and fungicide to boost harvest.

The AD frowned at alleged arbitrary collection of fees in schools and colleges in the state, saying that government should see that the collection was stopped since education was free in the state.

tending that a problem didn’t exist as far as the Ondo primary issue was concerned would not make the problem go away, urging the leadership of the party to do a soul searching and address the problems.

The governor of Osun State, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, with elder statesman, Senator Ayo Fasanmi, during the governor’s congratulatory visit to Fasanmi, on his 91st birthday, at his Osogbo residence, on Tuesday.

tures are dissolved, because, in the state, PDP is factionalised into two and a similar situation operates in so many states.

“The problem is that former state governors under the party have hijacked the party structures in their respective states because they have the money and as a result thought that it is their right to dictate the pace even at the expense of the founding fathers of the party.”

He identified a culture of impunity and imposition of candidates was the albatross of the party, warning that until “this is erased from our consciousness and allow the founding fathers to re position the party, we may continue to wander in political wilderness.

“Most of the people, who dominate the party in Benue today, were civil servants at the time some of us were establishing the party. Unfortunately, these people in connivance with the former governors and ministers dictating the pace to destroy the party.”

Ex-Plateau Speaker blasts political elite over crises Isaac Shobayo - Jos FORMER Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly, Honourable Istifanus Mwansat has criticized members of the political class for the unending crisis in both the Peoples Democratic Party and All Progressive Congress.

Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune in Jos, he said they had let the electorate down in all ramifications because the crises were borne out of rivalry among desperate gladiators who were bent on holding their respective parties to ransom for selfishness reasons.

“It is unfortunate that the members of the political class are yet to imbibe the tenets of democracy. The two major parties: APC and PDP are presently in crises over unnecessary bickerings that are self-centred in nature. It is high time the political class respected the electorate, who gave them

the mandate and carry them along.

“As politicians, we need to be steadfast in our approach to politics; we must be principled and not play with the intelligence of the electorate. You don’t run away from problems as many are doing today by jumping from one political party to another on the premise of crisis.

“This is democracy. You win some; you lose some; that is life. You cannot be a champion for life; it is either you are dethroned or you retired yourself. A political leader must be responsible and willing to remedy the situation he finds himself, and not to be running or jumping from one political party to another,” he said.

The former Speaker, who

said there was a relative stability in Plateau PDP despite defection of Senator Dariye to APC, added that party leadership would reposition the party to be in good stead preparatory to the 2019 elections.

He said that though the defection of Senator Joshua Dariye, to APC was a loss to the PDP family in Plateau and the people of Plateau

Central, the PDP still remained a formidable force in the state.

“Definitely, we will miss Dariye and some of his followers. If you have a polygamous family, you cannot say the death of one member is not important to you.

The defection is a minus for PDP in Plateau Central and the entire State,” the exSpeaker said.

No date yet for LG poll in Lagos —LASIEC Bola Badmus - Lagos LAGOS State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has said it was yet to fix date for elections into the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state The commission also explained that it could not confirm whether the exercise would hold before the end of the year.

LAISEIC spokesperson, Mr Oladapo Olatunde, in a telephone interview with Nigerian Tribune, however pointed out that the report of the delineation exercise embarked upon by the commission preparatory to the election had since been submitted to the state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, for consideration.

“No date has been fixed yet (for the election),” he said. “I don’t know what has caused

the delay. The Commission has not taken position; that is what I can say.”

He added: “Yes, we have concluded the delineation exercise. The report has not been out, but I am fully aware that the report has been submitted to the government.”

He emphasised that he was not competent to say whether or not the election would hold this year.

“I am not competent to answer that question as to

whether or not the election will hold this year. I can’t say yes or no; it is the commission that will determine that concerning that date,” he said.

When asked if politicians and stakeholders had been making enquiries about LAISEC preparations for the poll, Tunde said: “We do receive calls. The stakeholders, including the press always call to ask when the exercise will hold.”

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Olumilua to APC: Conduct ‘fresh, transparent primary’ in Ondo Asks Buhari to wade into Tinubu/Odigie-Oyegun face-off Sam Nwaoko - Ado Ekiti

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former governor of old Ondo State and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Evangelist Bamidele Olumilua, has called for outright cancellation of the September 3, governorship primary of the APC in Ondo State He warned the cancellation would be “to avoid failure of the party at the poll.”

Olumilua, who made the call while speaking with newsmen in his Ikere-Ekiti community on Wednesday, also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently intervene in the raging feud between a national leader of the APC, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the national chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.

According to him, if the party went ahead to the election without conducting what he referred to as “a fresh, transparent primary,” he held that “it could lead to the failure of the party at the poll, and as well affect the unity of the party.”

He said: “The protest, and the kind of information that we received after the primary is unpalatable and does not portray our party in good light.

It does not say well of us as a party that is trying to instill discipline. With this development, what are we instilling? What are we teaching then? What lesson or impression are we creating? Definitely, it is a negative impression that sends a bad signal about us and our party.

“We must urgently correct it now, and re-conduct a fresh primary for the governorship otherwise; our party may be heading for failure at the poll. And it will not only stop at this, it will also affect our popu-

larity, and it will affect the unity of our members.”

On the feud between Tinubu and Odigie-Oyegun,

the former governor said it was an “unfortunate devel-

From left, a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, Princess Olufunke Adedoyin; chairman of the committee, Mr Rima Kwewom and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, during the visit of the committee to the Nigerian Army Headquarters, in Abuja, on Wednesday. PHOTO: NAN

TWO-time governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ogun State, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has indictaed his intention to re-contest for the same position in the 2019 general election.

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in great measures.”

He said: “When two elephants fight, the grass suffers. No doubt, this misunderstanding has further caused a lot of damage within our party, and it would continue to polarise the party, and could cause the early disintegration of the party, if care is not taken.”

Olumilua called on President Buhari, APC elders and other leaders of the party to wade into the crisis to save the party.

He specifically urged President Buhari “to intervene speedily before it is too late, because the enemy could also hijack the situation to further wreck havoc in our party, a situation which, if care is not taken, could bring down our party.”

Stakeholders hint on way forward in Kogi

•Olafemi harps on reconciliation •Adeyemi advocates inclusive govt Yinka Oladoyinbo - Lokoja FOLLOWING the victory of the Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, at the Supreme Court, stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, including a former acting governor of the state, Clarence Olafemi and Senator Smart Adeyemi have given hints on how the crisis that greeted the party over the governorship election could be resolved.

While Olafemi, in an interview with Nigerian Tribune, noted that the way forward was true reconciliation, Adeyemi advised the governor to form an allinclusive government that would take care of the various interests and groups in the party.

According to the former acting governor, since the Supreme Court is the final place of arbitration over governorship election, the next

move should be to solidify the party.

He said it was unfortunate that the party became fragmented after the death of the initial governorship candidate, late Alhaji Abubakar Audu, noting that concerted efforts should be made to unite the warring factions.

He stated that there was the need for the governor to look into genuine cases of complaints about marginalisation and make amend in the interest of the party.

He said: “What should be paramount now is that everybody should sheath their swords and re-strategise for the next election, as this one is over because the Supreme Court is the highest place anybody can go. “However, the governor has to be accommodating; he should not throw away people’s criticism. He should see it as an opportunity to make amend; there is no perfect human being on earth. Whatever anybody is doing in government,

he is only trying his best.

“Mediation can come from many sources, but the most identifiable source is the national. They should set up a reconciliation committee.

Let people like me, who has not been so conspicuously on one side or the other, be able to come in, I have my friends and admirers, who are complaining. I belong to the government by virtue of being a party man, so I still relate with both.

“I am in a better position to join any reconciliation committee; we need it. The earlier the better now that we have got to the end of litigations. We should not waste time, because the consequences of delay is that it will make some people irreversibly opposed to this government, and what it means is that they will continue to fight the government and weaken the party because the governor will continue to fight back and at the end of the day, the consequences

I will re-contest in 2019 —Isiaka Olayinka Olukoya - Abeokuta

opment that could further affect the unity of the party

Nigerian Tribune in Abeokuta, the state capital, he noted that some of the indicators that made him to contest in the past wewre still on the ground.

“For me, the struggle continues in 2019, but I can’t say how we will do that for now. However, I will certainly contest as governor, and we will deploy the experiences of the past in achiev-

ing our objective,” he said.

He explained that he would have explored many revenue-generating ways with the scarce resources of the state, if he was to be at the helms of affairs in the state.

“I think I would have taken sharply different decisions on allocating our scarce and meagre resources. For me, I would have

deployed resources in a different manner but we will definitely embark on projects that will put money in the pockets of our people,” he stated.

Isiaka however said his next move was to convene a non-partisan and sociopolitical group that would allow more well-meaning people participate in democratic processes.

will not be good for any side.”

On his part, the former senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, while congratulating the governor over the victory, expressed his support for the administration.

Adeyemi lauded Bello and the deputy governorship candidate of the APC, James Faleke, over the way and manner they handled the Supreme Court judgment on the governorship election in the state.

The former lawmaker however advised Bello to bring ev-

erybody onboard and give all the senatorial districts a sense of belonging as he pilots the affairs of the state, especially now that there is no more litigation that might distract him from performing.

Adeyemi said: “The judicial interpretation has more or less helped to settle the quarrel between ‘two brothers of same parent.’ And it is worthy of note to appreciate the level of understanding and sense of maturity displayed by the duo (Bello and Faleke) in the outcome of the Supreme Court verdict.

Zamfara IPAC chairman promises to encourage internal democracy Muhammad Sabiu - Kaduna THE Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Zamfara State chapter, has elected new officials to run the affairs of the association for the next one year.

In an election supervised by the national secretary, Sam Ike , all the seven officials elected unopposed.

The new officers include: Sani Danmasani as state chairman; AB Muazu (deputy chairman); Babangida Abubakar (treasurer), and Adamu Maimai as state secretary.

Others are Shehu Husseini as publicity secretary; Awwal Ibrahim (deputy

state secretary) and Abubakar Dankande as the financial secretary.

In his acceptance speech, the new chairman, Danmasani promised uphold the confidence reposed in him and other members of his team ‘You know me over the years that we have been working together to chart a course that will bring progress and development to our teeming populace,” he stated..

Danmasani also promised to ensure that the association promoted internal democracy, as “It is the only way we cannot stop the lawyers and judges from fighting for politicians in the courts.”

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Sale of national assets: FG yet to decide —Lai Mohammed Leon Usigbe -Abuja

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ESPITE the National Economic Council (NEC’s) endorsement of the sale of key national as-

sets to enable the Federal Government to raise funds to service the budget, the Minister of Information and and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, maintained that the mat-

ter was only in the realm of speculation.

Responding to questions while briefing State House corespondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)

meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, he said no decision had been taken in the matter.

According to him, govern-

ment would soon come out with elaborate measures to pull the country out of the present recession.

Mohammed said: “Government is still working on the most comprehen-

Reps suspend Jibrin for 180 sitting days

•Bars him from position of authority •My suspension inconsequential —Jibrin Jacob Segun Olatunji and Kolawole Daniel -Abuja THE House of Representatives, on Wednesday, suspended the former

chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin, for 180 legislative sitting days in the first instance.

The House also barred him from positions of responsibility in the House until the end of the eighth Assembly.

The House took the po-

sition after consideration and adoption of the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges report.

The report of the committee was laid by its chair-

Former IGP Inyang dies at 85 From Chris Agbambu and Bola Badmus FORMER Inspector-General of Police, Etim Inyang, is dead. He died at the age of 85 years.

In a statement issued by family of the deceased in Abuja, on Wednesday, Inyang was said to have died at the Reddington Hos-

pital, Lagos, on Monday night.

The statement read in part: “We write to formally announce the call to glory of our father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Ovong(sir)Etim Okon Inyang, Inspector General of Police (retd) which event occurred at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos, on

September 26, 2016. He was 85.

“Sir Okon Inyang joined the Nigeria Police on October 1, 1946 and rose through the ranks, becoming Commissioner of Police in Kano and Old Bendel states.

“In 1984, he was appointed Inspector-General of Police and served meri-

toriously until his voluntary retirement in October 1986.

“He was also the vice chairman of the Constitution Review Committee in 1987. He was conferred with the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. He is survived by his wife and five children.”

No terrorist-hoisted flag in Borno villages —Group Army to launch ‘Operation Rescue Final’ —Buratai Chris Agbambu and Collins Nnabuife -Abuja

THE North-East Coalition Against Terrorism (NECAT) has said reports in some sections of the media that Boko Haram terrorist group has hoisted their flag in some Borno villages, is untrue and a total misrepresentation of the true situation in the affected villages.

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, NECAT national coordinator, Yusuf Mshelizza, called on Nigerians to avoid giving attention to the propaganda of the terrorists.

He commended the Nigerian Army for its globally acclaimed operations against the terrorists, while also appealing that the army leadership should not relent in evolving innovative solutions to tackling terrorism.

“Strong consideration should be given to expanding the Motorcycle Brigade that was inaugurated by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, so that troops can arrive in remote villages faster and in larger numbers,” he said.

He further said: “We, however, observe recent reports that insinuated that the terrorists hoisted their black flag in Kubirivour, Boftari and Kuburmbalah villages, near Chibok, in Borno State.

This report caused such anguish and despondency

among the populations of neighbouring communities, who became understandably agitated in fear that the terrorists were back. It is in the interest of these citizens that we deemed it necessary to set the record straight that no single village around Chibok is under the control of Boko Haram.

Also, the Nigerian Army will soon launch “Operation Rescue Final” aimed at rescuing all abducted persons.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, made this known on Wednesday, when the House of Representatives Committee on Army, led by its chairman, Rimande Shawulu, paid him an oversight visit.

Buratai thanked the committee for increased budget allocation to the army in 2016 and solicited more support to enable it to carry out its statutory functions.

On the issue of human rights, he promised that the army would continue to respect and not infringe on the rights of the people, while carrying out its duty.

Buratai, however, noted that whatever had happened in course of personnel performing their duty was not “deliberate.”

He said, to ensure respect for human rights, discipline and professionalism; the army launched its human right policy on Tues-

day.

Earlier, Shawulu commended the army for the fight against insurgency and other security challenges nationwide in spite of the challenges of poor funding, inadequate equipment and state of their barracks.

The chairman, however, noted that because they were deployed in almost all the states, performing functions, which ordinarily were not theirs, there had been “friction” with the civilians.

“We are requesting for quicker responses to the issues and matters referred from the committee to you.

“This is important to assure members of the public that there is a channel that can lead to legal, constitutional and peaceful resolution of their complaints.

“This will ensure that people do not seek extra legal resolutions,” Shawulu said.

He assured that the committee would continue to support the army to enable it to discharge its duties effectively.

However, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State has promised to rebuild churches and other structures destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents in Lassa, as he visited liberated communities in the Southern senatorial zone of the state.

“We will rebuild churches, private and public buildings destroyed by the insurgents,” Shettima said when he accessed the level of damage in Lassa, in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

He expressed shock at the magnitude of destruction, saying government would commence the rehabilitation in a short while.

He also visited the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ali Mamza and the Emir of Askira, Alhaji Abdullahi Askirama, where he pledged to rebuild the Askira-Uba Local Government Area secretariat and other structures damaged by the insurgents.

man, Honourable Nicholas Ossai and was considered by the House committee of the whole chaired by Honourable Lasun Yusuf.

The committee recommended that Honourable Jibrin should be reprimanded in accordance with Chapter 9 (1) of the Code of Conduct for members of the House.

The committee also recommended that, “as provided in Order 6, Rule 1 (4) of the standing order and chapter 9(2) of the Code of Conduct for members of the House, the House, by this resolution, further regulates its procedure and accordingly suspends Honourable Jibrin for 180 legislative sitting days in the first instance.”

The committee also recommended that Honourable Jibrin was required to tender a formal written apology to the House, prior to his future resumption of duties in the House.

The House further stated that Honourable Jibrin “should be barred from positions of responsibility in the House until the end of the eighth Assembly.”

Reacting, Jibrin described his suspension as “completely inconsequential.”

He said the process that led to the decision of the House was a complete waste of time.

“Whatever product comes out of that process, as far as I am concerned, is completely inconsequential and cannot stand anywhere. “The matter is in court and it is a matter of litigation.”

sive manner to reflate the economy and the government will make its position known very very soon.

“What the government will do is to reflate the economy. Everything you have heard so far is just suggestion. Until the government makes its position known, all these assets sale, assets leasing, whatever is being bandied about there are nothing but speculations.

“The government is yet to come out with its position on how to bail out the economy and it will do that very soon.”

When reminded that the NEC had endorsed the assets sale among other decisions of government to reflate the economy, the minister said: “NEC will recommend, but it is the Federal Executive Council that will decide and what we decide will be the position of government.”

Also at the briefing, the Minister of Water Resources, Sulieman Adamu, said the council had approved three memoranda on Water Resources, National Water Policy, National Irrigation Policy and a Draft National Water Resources Bill.

According to him, the “National Water Policy seeks to provide strategies that will improve the management and delivery of water in the country with particular reference to water supply.

He said it was followed by the enabling law known as the National Water Resources Bill, which, he explained, essentially consolidated all the existing laws, the Water Resources Act, the River Basin Development Authority Act, National Water Resources Institute Act, National Hydrological Services Act and other Acts.

He said they were put together to form a national law that conformed with international standard and international best practices.

FG to address backlog of pension arrears Clement Idoko -Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed the commitment of his administration to offset all the backlogs of pension arrears owed federal retirees in the country.

Speaking while declaring open the third edition of the World Pension Summit ‘Africa Special’, with the theme: “Pension Innovation: The African Perspective,” held in Abuja, on Wednesday, Buhari said he would address all inherited outstanding pension liabilities of the Federal Government within the scarce resources avail-

able to it.

The president said pension matters occupied a strategic place, not only as a vital component of social security, but also as a vehicle for nation building.

Represented on the occasion by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred OyoIta, the president said, “Before the reform, Nigeria had large pension liabilities in trillions of naira, but now, the contributory pension scheme has generated over N5.83 trillion of pension assets as of June 30, 2016 which are invested into various sectors of the

Nigerian economy.”

Within the 12 years of the implementation of the scheme, according to him, it had, to a large extent, eliminated incentives for corruption and had stabilised the country’s pension administration system.

The president expressed delight that PENCOM was currently working to extend the net to cover the informal sector under the micro pension scheme, adding that the commission had been asked to step up its enforcement drive to ensure full compliance by public and private sector institutions, in line with the enabling law.

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I had no reason to suspect Dudafa, witness tells court Ayomide Owonibi Odekanyin - Lagos

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bureau-de-change operator, Murtala Abubakar, who is testifying in the trial of Waripamo-Owei Dudafa, an aide of former President Goodluck Jonathan, told the Federal High Court that he received about N1.6 billion from the accused through five companies.

Under cross examination during a continuation of the trial, Dudafa’s lawyer, Gbenga Oyewole, asked Abubakar if the transaction he did with Dudafa was illegal, to which he replied that he did not verify the source of the foreign exchange that was given to him to convert.

“My bureau de change is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). I ensure the people I deal with are not criminals. My transactions with Dudafa are not in contravention of any CBN rules. If we know money is from a questionable source, we reject it,” he said.

The witness said he had no reason to question the source of currencies Dudafa gave him.

“I know he is a public servant. He invited me to the Presidential Villa,” he said, adding that he had known Dudafa since when he was Bayelsa State Commissioner for Local Government.

Abubakar said Dudafa

called him through three different mobile lines, but Oyewole countered, saying Dudafa did not have three mobile lines.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned

Dudafa and Iwejuo Joseph Nna (alias Taiwo A. Ebenezer and Olugbenga Isaiah) before Justice Mohammed Idris on 23-count charge of conspiracy and concealment of crime proceeds.

They were accused of con-

NJC meets over sanctions, discipline of errant judges •Nomination closes for new council secretary Lanre Adewole - Lagos THE National Judicial Council (NJC) will today meet on the issue of discipline and sanctions for errant judges.

The second day of the two-day monthly meeting for September will not have in attendance, council members who are nominees of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as is the practice.

Lawyers, who are council members, are not granted the privilege of sitting in judgment over judges when disciplinary issues are being considered.

But the council was, however, in full attendance at the commencement of the meeting on Wednesday, where appointment of two

new justices for the Supreme Court was considered.

The two justices are to replace retiring Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Mahmud, who is exiting on November 10, 2016 and Justice Suleiman Galadima from Nasarawa State, who is retiring on October 10, 2016.

At the meeting of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) penultimate Thursday, the lucky nominees, whose names were sent to the council, are said to be Justices Paul Galinje and Ahmad Belgore of the Court of Appeal.

While Galinje is expected to replace Mahmud who is from his North-East zone, Belgore, from Kwara, will

take the North-Central zone slot being vacated by Galadima.

New judges to complement the National Industrial Court bench were also reportedly considered by the council on Wednesday.

Today, the issue of conflicting judgments in cases involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership tussle and the controversial Abia governorship was reportedly uppermost on the council’s agenda.

Justice Mahmud recently disclosed that the cases and the affected judges were being probed.

While about five judges are reportedly involved in the PDP’s case, a couple of others were said to be

Sunny Ade, a living legend worth celebrating —Ooni THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described Chief Adeniyi Adegeye, aka King Sunny Ade (KSA) as a living legend worth celebrating.

Ogunwusi made the remarks at a public lecture to mark King Sunny Ade’s 70th birthday at the Obafemi Awolowo University,

Ile-Ife. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the theme of the lecture was: “Nigeria music Industry, the falling standards.”

The Ooni said King Sunny Ade’s experience in the Nigerian music industry was worth emulating by upcoming artistes.

“We are all here today to celebrate another leader in the music industry. I personally took it upon myself to be part of this event when the organiser came to me,” he said.

The monarch lamented that Nigerians were yet to imbibe the spirit of celebrating Nigerians who had

distinguished themselves in various disciplines in the country, while he also decried inability of experienced hands in the industry to mentor the younger ones.

In his remarks, Chief Adegeye said he was happy to be alive to celebrate his 70th birthday and also happy to be honoured by Oba Ogunwusi.

Develop our local produce, Ajimobi charges GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called on governments at all levels to use the diversification from oil and gas to develop local produce to rescue the country from the current economic recession.

Speaking at the World Tourism Day celebration in Iseyin, tagged ‘Aso-Ofi Day’, the governor, who was represented by his wife, Mrs Florence Ajimobi, said that identifying and developing local produce as well as tourism potentials would help to grow the economy and attract foreign investments.

According to him, “Tourism is one of the most effective means of growing the economy because attracting tourists will eventually translate into investments.

This becomes more important especially at a period like this when we are grappling with the effects of recession and looking for revenue other than crude oil.”

Ajimobi said that the effective and efficient use of

spiring to conceal proceeds of crime amounting to over N1.6 billion on June 11, 2013 and they pleaded not guilty to all the counts.

Justice Idris adjourned till October 27, 28 and November 8 and 10 for trial.

‘Aso-Ofi’ is a cultural-tourism potential which should be used to develop the economy of the state and develop Iseyin town as a whole and Oyo State in general.

The governor also acknowledged that the traditional Aso-Ofi had attained a status of both national and international importance and widely accepted

as the fabric of choice for traditional occasions and majority of social events.

In his speech, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun, noted that the ‘Aso-Ofi Day’ became imperative because the state government found it needful to harness tourism potentials in every local gov-

ernment in the state.

In his address, the Aseyin of Iseyin Land, Oba AbdulGaniyu Adekunle, Ologunebi, appealed to the state government not to relent in its efforts at resuscitating the dying Aso-Ofi industry, noting that, “it is an age-long fabric which has long been neglected by past administrations in the state.”

ADR better than litigation in resolving disputes —Oyo CJ, AG, ADR society

By Yejide Gbenga-Ogundare STAKEHOLDERS in the Oyo State Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), on Tuesday, called for more engagement of people especially lawyers in the process.

The ADR society, in a bid to move the principle of ADR from a mere theory to a practical and procedural technique that is a first option in resolution of dispute, held its first public lecture and symposium to further reiterate

the importance of ADR. The symposium, with the theme: A new dawn in dispute resolution: Opportunities and challenges, convened on behalf of the ADR Society Ibadan, by a seasoned arbitrator, Kole Ojo, had in attendance the Chief Judge of the state, represented by Justice A. L Akintola; Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Seun Abimbola, senior advocates, lawyers and professionals from different

walks of life.

The event, held at the premises of the state High Court, Ring Road, had panel discussion on the theme chaired by Justice Akintola with the state Attorney General, the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveying Chairman, Kayode Obiwale; Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Architects, Bode Gbolade and the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan branch, as discussants.

under scrutiny over Abia tussle.

One of the judges involved in the PDP conflicting ruling saga, whose jurisdiction is outside Abuja, told the Nigerian Tribune in a telephone conversation that he was yet to be issued a query, though his name was reportedly mentioned in the ongoing probe.

With the imminent exit of the council secretary, Alhaji Halilu Danladi, the process of replacing him has also seen nomination closing effectively last Friday.

About five nominees are reportedly fully in the race to occupy the highest administrative position in the judiciary and second most important in the entire judicial sector after the CJN. The holder is in charge of the entire judiciary budget and reports to the CJN. The nominees in the race reportedly include the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Ahmed Saleh Gambo; Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Aliyu Ibrahim; secretary of the Body of Benchers, Mrs H Turaki and the secretary of the National Judicial Institute, Abba Maidama.

FJSC is expected to screen and interview them in the early days of October.

Education, health stakeholders urged to support Oyo govt PARENTS, teachers and other stakeholders in the education and environmental health sectors have been called upon to give maximum support to the present administration in Oyo State.

The Transition Committee Chairman, Ogbomoso South Local Government Area, Mr Sunday Adedeji, gave this advice while delivering a keynote address during the distribution of school uniforms to some primary schools pupils in the local government area held on Wednesday, September 21, at the Lagbemi Oselem Hall.

According to the chairman, “everthing possible is being done by Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s administration to see that in spite of the devastating effect of the dwindling economy of the state, both sectors maintain their pacesetting standard.”

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OBJ, Buhari to honour Bolanle Awe at book launch FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo and the First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs Aishat Buhari, are among guests expected at the launch of a book on women challenges and achievements written by renowned Professor of History, Bolanle Awe. The launch of the book, entitled: Nigerian Women Pioneers and Icons, is slated for 11:00a.m. on Thursday, September 29, at the Muson Centre, Lagos, and is expected to attract the crème de la crème of society.

According to the book’s publisher, Mr Tokunbo Ajasin of Childsplay Books Limited, other dignitaries expected at the launch included the Sultan of Sokoto, governors of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Lagos, Ekiti, Sokoto, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Imo, Cross River states, women members of the National Assembly, women rights groups, family members of living female icons reviewed in the book, as well as representatives of some of the deceased icons.

Muazu dupes Afe Babalola N2.5m, lands in court Sam Nwaoko - Ado Ekiti A 35-year-old man, Abdulrahman Muazu, has been arraigned before an Ado Ekiti Magistrate’s Court for allegedly duping eminent lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola, of N2.5 million.

Muazu was alleged to have defrauded Chief Babalola by allegedly pretending to be the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah.

He was said to have posed as Bishop Kukah in a telephone conversation with Chief Babalola and allegedly requested a sum of N2.5 million as part of funds being raised in aid of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in the North East.

The accused was charged with obtaining money under pretence with intent to defraud and present himself as Bishop Kukah, with which he obtained a sum of N2.5 million from Chief Babalola.

The offence, according to the charge, is punishable under Sections 1 (3) and 11 of Advanced Fee Fraud and other fraud-related offences in the criminal code.

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Chief Segun Adegoke, a PDP chieftain in Ondo State, is an astute politician of Awolowo’s political school of thought. In this interview with POLITICS DESK, he spoke about his growing up, what motivated him into politics as well as the roles he played during the formation of UPN in Ondo State in the Second Republic. Excerpts:

saw Chief Awolowo as my idol and mentor whom I wanted to be like. I was committed to the Committee of Friends and when we were divided into various states, I was among the state executives of the Ondo State branch of the UPN. I was one of the people at the fore front and that was how I entered into politics. This was in the second republic. I was in secondary school during at the First Republic when Chief Awolowo was being tried. Many people who participated in the first republic were not interested again because of the violence that engulfed the West during the Wild, Wild West political upheaval between Chief Awolowo and Chief Akintola. So, I had to go all out inviting all of them to come out so that we can start UPN together.

Some of these people were as old as my father. They were old enough to be my father; people like Chief Akinwale, Chief Jerome Ojo, Chief Bello Akinwande, Chief Akinmuko, Pa Erastus Oyeneyin and so on. So, we were able to build the UPN in Ondo town and in Ondo Local Government Area then. Then, Ondo, Ekiti were major places where Awolowo had staunch supporters in the Action Group days, never mind what happened between him and Chief Awosika and others.

So, it was not difficult for me at all to bring them out again for UPN. When we formed the UPN in Ondo State, I became its publicity secretary and when Afenifere came again, I was also made the publicity secretary for Afenifere in Ondo State. Later, when the Government was formed, I was made the Commissioner for Homes Affairs and Information. I was also the spokesman for the government and for the party.

I was also for a short period, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing. During the imbroglio that happened between Chief Ajasin and Omoboriowo, I was in the front line of the people who believed that democracy must survive and that every body’s vote must count.

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HAT motivated you into politics?

I have always loved politics. First of all, my first love was Law. Even when I was in primary school, I had always loved to be a lawyer. I did not know how lucrative it would be but I was so keen to be a lawyer. Even when I got to secondary school, I still loved to be a lawyer. If we staged a drama, I would play the role of a lawyer, may be because I was articulate and had a gift of oration. I was also rhetorical in my expression of grammar, may be that was the reason. I don’t know, but I always liked to be a lawyer. Even when we were leaving school and these career counselors came, asking us what we wanted to become in future, out of about 15 students, I was the only one that said I wanted to be a lawyer. And I thank God Almighty I was able to fulfill my ambition of becoming a lawyer and a successful lawyer at that.

What then stimulated your interest in politics?

I had the opportunity of following the trend of political events when I was in secondary school in 1960 to 62. I followed the imbroglio between Chief Obafemi Awolowo and S.L Akintola; I took sides. I read all the proceedings during the treasonable felony case. I was so much in love with Chief Obafemi Awolowo. I liked his courage; I liked his articulation and I also liked his confidence. Don’t forget that during this period, I was in an upper class, form five. I was already an adult then because if I entered Ondo Boys High School in 1957 at age 16 year, I left around the age of 22. So, I was already a man who could form opinion. Infact, when I left school in 1972, I was one of the younger ones who shook hand, with him at Igbosere High Court when he was standing trial for treasonable felony. I concluded that if I had the background of a lawyer, I could build politics on it. So, I was already interested in politics before I left the shores of Nigeria to study law and the principle I had then was, this Awolowo’s philosophy of life more abundant. I believe a politician should serve the people and so, I just got involved. When I was still in England in 1972, I had the opportunity of meeting Chief Gani Fawehinmi with whom. I happened to be from the same town, Ondo. One day, he told me that Chief Awolowo was in London and that he could take me along to visit him at Churchill Hotel in London if I so wished. When I got there, I could see my idol live and I was excited and I was touched by the simplicity of the man; the way he spoke to me and I got interested more in politics because of that meeting.

I didn’t come back to Nigeria until 1975. I had my law school course in 1976 and was called to bar in 1976. I was practicing with Gani Fawehinmi and we had this routine of visiting Chief Awolowo all the time at his Park Lane Avenue in Lagos. Each time we visited him, I was always carried away.

I liked by the candor of the man and the stuff he was made of. And so, I said in my mind that, I wanted to be like him.

Before then, I had read his autobiography in London, titled AWO. I read it from cover to cover and I made up my mind that I was going to stand any test of life like what I read from AWO. I said if it would take me to wash dead bodies to achieve my aim in England, I would do so. I said if Awolowo could go through these types of challenges he wrote in his books and still succeeded in life, then I was ready and determined to do same. Because I read how his house was auctioned; how he asked for loan from friends and they didn’t give him. I learnt of his struggle in Nigeria Youth Movement and all kinds of intrigues and atrocity against him. I read many things he went through to achieve his aims. So, he gave me a strong determination, in London which is a tough place to achieve one’s aim, Awolowo had written on how he got through it and made success in life. That encouraged me more. In 70s, when I was having interaction with him, I was already a lawyer.

There was one coincidence that happened in the course of my profession when I was appearing before a Chief Magistrate Court in Ondo and it was address time I addressed the chief magistrate for one and half hours and I stopped. When the court was in recess, an elderly person, not too much older than me approached me and asked for my name. I told

Chief Segun Adegoke

I read it from cover to cover and I made up my mind that I was going to stand any test of life like what I read from AWO. I said if it would take me to wash dead bodies to achieve my aim in England, I would do so. I said if Awolowo could go through these types of challenges he wrote in his books and still succeeded in life, then I was ready and determined to do same. him my name and he told me his name was Akinwole Omoboriowo and he asked me how long I had been qualified as a lawyer, because according to him, I so mush impressed him in my submission. I replied I was qualified in 1976. He said that could not be because we were talking of 1978. He said I couldn’t have mustered such knowledge and techniques advocacy the way I did if I was just called to bar two years as at then. He asked me where I practiced which I told him that I had practiced in Gani Fawehinmi Chamber before I decided to be on my own. It was then he informed me that there was a meeting going on and that they would like a person like me to be a member of that meeting because they called that meeting Committee of Friends and that it usually took place at Chief Awolowo’s house. I said Papa knew me very well because we met in England and that I would be happy to attend the meeting. He said he would come to Ondo where he would drop his car and we would drive in my own car to Lagos. And he did.

On getting to Lagos, Chief Awolowo was happy to see me.

He said Segun, “so, you are back” and I said yes. That was how I started attending the Committee of Friends’ meeting.

The meeting later metaphmosised to UPN and I was active, passionate, dedicated and loyal to the cause of the party. I

What was growing up like?

I would not say I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

My growing up was interrupted by the untimely and unfortunate death of my father. My father was 35 when he died and my mother was in her late 20s when this unfortunate incident happened. My father was an educated man; he was an agriculturist. He attended Moor Plantation Institute, set up by Chief Obafemi Awolowo in the 50s. He was a trade Unionist and my mother was a seamstress, what we now call fashion designer. After my father’s death, my life looked bleak. I was thinking of for apprenticeship either as a mechanic or tailor. I decided to engage in learning shorthand and typing. Fortunately, my maternal grandfather decided to take up my education. I gained admission into Ondo Boys High School in 1957 and I left in 1962. All this was through the effort of my maternal grandfather, Chief Michael Ojo Fasida. Though my mother was alive, she could not afford to take care of my education because she was poor and she had lost her husband and went to manage herself with her brother who was a Judge, in Lagos. My maternal grandfather, haven seen me as an intelligent, young boy, encouraged me to sit for the entrance examination at Ondo Boy’s High School. That was the only examination I sat for and I was admitted and he financed it throughout. After that, I started fending for myself. My growing up was hard; it won’t have been if my father was still alive. Attending Ondo Boy’s high school was a dream that came true. It made me to be focused and passionate in anything I did later in life. The legacy I inherited there, I still carry it. I worked at the Federal Office of Statistics at Ikoyi Road, Lagos, and then left for ECN later known as NEPA and PHCN. From there, I saved some money from my salary and I left for England to study Law and International Relations. All that on my own. I was in England for ten years where I never failed for once but I worked intermittently to make sure I succeeded. There, I married my wife and had three children. So, it was struggle all along my life.

How do you feel at 75?

First and foremost, I thank God Almighty for making me to reach this age. I never knew that I would get to this age because of the political turbulence of those years when we started active involvement in politics. This combined with my legal practice, it was most troublesome. I can’t believe that I would get to this age because then, politics was so dangerous and full of risk and violence. So, I was thinking that I would not be old as this. But I thank God I am this old and my prayer is to grow older than this in good health. I am praying for long life because not everybody that is healthy last long. Old age is God’s grace and I’m praying to God for that grace for my life to be elongated.

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DR JK POOLS

– 07039275802 (35 XX 36) 4 -20 -26 – 33 – 34

What really happened last week.

This was real puzzle unlike three weeks ago when i scored four draws in the week of full payment. Now I am sure this will not repeat again. I bet, Really Pool forecasting is not too hard but it needs full. Concentration with many Poological theories, now i am sure mistake of the past will not repeat itself again. The old enrollment fee of N5,000 only still remains Payable to EKHOMU JOHN A/c No 2085795936 at Zenith Bank. Now and add to the above bracket games. Good luck says DR. J.K POOLS.

LUCKYMAN 31 MUST X 32

08054352685

31 must x 32 plus 3 sure draws equals winning on pools win well on pools this week 12 send N1, 500 MTN Card for 3 sure draws 31 must X 32.

THE–LILIES 08086944309 24 JACKPOT X 48

All our last week callers who held to our advise smile to their bank on Monday join the winning ground another 3 over 3 13 assured with only N3000 MTN Card the Road to big Jackpot will be widely open for you all 24 Jackpot X 48.

MISTER–DRAW

08030415683 - 8 SUPER X 24 Mancity and scountherpe must for a super draw on Saturday plus 2 super draws cost N2000 MTN Card act now.

SUNDERLAND SYSTEM

= 09038460009= 23 NAP 25

ENGLISH SYSTEM BOOKLET OUT N3000. MEMBERSHIP N50, 000 ENGLISH SYSTEM BOOKLET N30, 000 Two. BANSWERS WK 12 NO 15X 20X PAIR 28F 29X 4 Bankers N6, 000 Wk 11 NO 9X 15X 29X 34X 4. Bankers N6, 000 Wk 12 No NAP NAP NAP NAP= 4/4 Two Bankers N3000 Wk 11 No 15x 20x Pair 28 29x Wk 13 No Nap Nap Pair Nap Nap Two Bankers N3, 000 Wk 12 No NAP NAP Pair NAP NAP Time to win pool this Wk 12 Sunderland system 4 special Draws this Wk 12 will play 4/4 correct hurry up to get your copy today two Bankers cost N3000 Wk 11 No 15x 20x Pair 28 29= Send MTN Card 09038460009

VIC DESTINY BLAST

5 OVER 5 WEEK 10 NAP 20X 25X 35X PAIR 14X 41X=5/5 CALL: 09099813819 (30X 32X)

Yes: last week was great as scored 3/3 nap plus 2 pan = 5/5. It’s a pity to promoters because they must pay us in tall. This week 11 Nap Nap Nap to capitalize 3/3 cost N20,000 only Wk 11 Nap Nap Nap= 3/3 cost N20,000 cash.

Wk 12 Nap Nap Nap= 3/3 cost N20,000 cash Wk 13 Nap Nap Nap= 3/3 FREE FREE FREE!!!

Wk 13 Nap is free vowed via my last message. Good luck

DIAMOND NAP –

09091111800 = (31XX13)

Week 11 – 05x 21x 30xxx alt 31x 32F Congratulations to all our week 9 winners despite the plenty form draws we are now ready to compensate stakers with our week 10, 11 full payment win.

Mission accomplished our week 12 Nap remain SURE. Call & WIN SIR n25,000.Goodluck.

JOHN SUPER TIPS SPECIAL RELEASE

13 XXXCBK PLUS OTHERS

I Command Coupon No 13xxxcbk to draw this week 12, plus others our 3 fixed draws cost N10,000. Naira and our 5 fixed draws cost N20,000, naira cash, do not miss it because its 3 over 3 and 5 over 5 again as we did in week 08 and 10, pools promoters are Already Paying with it. Note, Coupon No 13 xxxcbk must Draw on Saturday Plus other, call 09050512097.

GOOD SOCCER BET

08107048993 PERM 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 FOR ¾ DRS

The five games aloove are key Ppinter to promote 3 life Nap draws in week 13 cost N5, 000. Cash. Obtain your envelope next week from our reliable against fortune Pools House, 25 post office Road Mushin Lagos or send MTN recharge card to the above phone number.

WEEK 12 STATUS EKO 07 and 46 LKO — 21 SUNDAY — 01, 04, 05 and 08 VOID — 02 and 49.

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THE WINNERS CHOICE GET A COPY AND WIN

PLEIAD DE MAXWELL – 09099968585.

LEICESTER MUST WATFORD = 4- 9 -11- 13 -21 - 17.

STAMFORD BRIDGE BROKEN ! with 3 unreplied goals.

Arsenal on Saturday outplayed a woeful Chelsea side as goals from Alexis sachez, Theo Walcott and Mesul Ozil led a clinical first half blitz from Arsene Wengers’ outfit. To dismantle Chelsea by 3 goals to nil to secure a 4th successful EPL win. Also at old Traford visiting Leicester in current EPL cup holder suffered another maul defeat by Manchester United with 4 goals to one (4-1) infact Leicester unimpressive performance this season wondered many Punters. (stalemate is likely) Everton, Hull, Leichester, watford and Westham are Premiership draw region. Championship teams look attractive but in pools one plus one is not always Two. Birmingham, Brentford, Bristol C, Burton A, ROTHERHAM, sheff wed. and Wolves. Watch the draw specialist (ASTON VILLA) the last 4 matches were all draw since week 9 (draws are fixed and draw is draw).

Bolton, Bury, Northampton, Oldham, Sherewsbury and Southend rules League one draw fixtures Cambridge utd, Carlisle, Crawley, Grinsby, Newport, Plymouth, Portsmouth are likely considered for draws. Can Dundee utd hold for unstopable Celtic ? Hamilton and Kilmarnock for a draw. Contact De Maxwell draws Clinic for your sure draws after surgery discharged. TOKEN MANAGER.

FAITHFUL INTERVENTION NAP – 07082899957 (21xx13) ANNUAL WEEK 12 WINNING STATUS= 2013/ 2016

IN 2013= C + N= 34XX, A + M= 14= A + M= 13= 2013/14/15. 2016 Burnley and arsenal home no 1. =B + A= B= 2 AND A= 1= 21XXX Week 12’ 2013= - 09x 15x 28xx – 34x Week 12’ 2014 – 11x 18x 41xxx – 14x Week 12’ 2015 – 06x 14x 32xxx – 13x Week 12’ 2016 – X X X – 21xx 13x The major thing you need to have before you win with us is your good Faith.

Our current authentic source of information on fixed winning/gazetted program with ‘FAITH’ made our clients Millionaires. Welcome once again to the faith winning mission= N50,000

OBINYAN FULFILLED PROMISE ON 10 DRAWS.

The Chairman Managing Director of Kings and George group of forcast papers the formost Compiler in Africa Prince Willy Ehi Obinyan assured stakers and fulfilled his promises in all his fortune papers with 10 draws.

The pools Telegraph pairs region Express, Longsight, sun and Figaro fulfilled its pairs promised. and the Group of favour week 11 wonderful gifts put smile to stakers faces on 15x 16F 21x – 28F 29xx and 5x 15x 21x 29 in the incredible permutation region. The shoot pointer Late News pair got 20x 21xx whao! That added handsomely to stakers winning dividends, the alternative away. On 20x 28. And a narrow missed at Late News Backpage of Shoot Pointer on 15x 16x but No 29 compliment good win.

In a chat with the Tribune Pools he reiterated that stakers should expect more of this before the 1st round cup, he therefore enjoined all stakers to embrace his group of fortune papers for uncompromised winnings the papers are pools Telegraph, Zeters pools Guild, Shoot Pointer, Murphy Sports, the New Dream and Final Results

OLA – CITY SET FOR WEEK 14

CONGRATULATION FANS STAY WITH OLA – CITY WEEK 12 PAIR 38XX 39XX - PHONE 08140575314, 08085005634 The Ola – City International corporation those who stay with Ola – City with the New Associates compiler which has started to perform wonders. His winning club member Registration remain N100, 000 and N50, 000 cash deposit accepted while the remaining N50, 000 will be paid from the first winning 3 fixed Draws for week 12 cost N10, 000 cash all winnings club members will get 3 Draws free.

Pay your 3033318854 in the name of Olafenwa R. Ola – City and collect the 3 Draws on Phone when your payment confirmed.

WINNING CONTINUES AS TRIPLE SPICE GIVES 21/31 = (08035324990)

For the 3rd consecutive week, we are giving you free pair on 21 & 31 for one sure draw. In wk 10, we gave 21/31, last week we gave 27/31xx.

This week, there’s no compromise as both sequence and from favor the 2 games, use them maximally. Combine the duo with our 1bk this week and score your 2/3 unfailing. Our 1bk costs N1,5000.00, 2bks cost N3,000.00 while 3 sure draws sell for N10,000.00 on 08035324990.

You’re already a clear winner!

DR M.M PROMISE - THE PAYMASTER 08037174526 HOT 11 OR 17. - 3 WEEKS WINNINGS START NOW...

The paymaster and Nigerian’s foremost pools compiler ,Dr. M.M Promise is kicking off 3 weeks of consecutive 3/3 Nap correct starting from this week 12 and 14. Cost price is N30,000 cash weekly. Meanwhile his one sure banker draws continues to perform wonders weekly at N10,000 cash, while membership registration is still ongoing at N500,000 initial cash deposit. All payments at UBA, to Dr. Maxwell M.Promise, accts No. 1003610591. Congrats to all in advance.

ADEOTI SYNDICATE FOR WKS. 13 & 14. 07051327960 COMAND BRISTOL R X. MILTON K. D X. 28X 29X 1-1. DRS.

I regret that Nos:- 24 & 45 spoilt my Nap for Wks 06 & 07 release.

Which drew Nap: - 14x 19x 24f. Pair 20f 38x 3/5. For week 06. Week 07 drew Nap:- 24x 34x 45f. Pair:- 06f, 07x. 3/5. I wish to reassure all my teeming Fans and customer that come rain come Sunshine my 3 sure Nap draws release for weeks. 13 & 14 Brown & Blue Coupon must score 3/3 currectly with no regret by the name of God. If you are not a doubting thomas pay N5, 000 cash. Each week to Ahamed Shafiri a/c Nos. 2001788431. Zenith bank Ibadan. Nos. 13x 42x 16x can give you two draws. Thanks Goodluck.

ACHEVER INTER 08034097902

= WK 12:- 27xx, 38xx plus 2 others. No : 38xx, on (N500,000) (P-A-R)

Your Ace and Comidabe Pools compiler, Dr Olaribebe, Tokunbo. Is set for wks 12, 13, 14 to bail you out of Poverty once and for all. Your Poverty will be by the grace of God be allivated in those ‘3’ weeks operation. The 3 NAP & 4 NAP draws are fully guaranted as all arrangements have been concluded we are given our Registered members and all interested pools stakers to get set with the purpose of becoming mult millionaires that will ensure the meeting of all your financial problems which you have been looking forward this wk ‘12’ – NAP – 27xx 38xx plus 2 live drs on payment after result just only N500,000 or N10,000 cash. To help all our Nigeria pools stakers this wk 12 – 38xx plus ‘2’ others for all our registered members. Call – 080340979902 – 08057309503 week 12, 13, & 14 for 3 weeks operation.

Thursday, Sept. 29 - 5 October, 2016 IBUNKUN OLU NAPS

07026839837. - BANK 13XX

Readers, Ibunkun Olu has special release in every week 12, because in every week 12 is my Target, go all with my release, you are a Winner, in week 06 RESULT 13x 14x 19x all drew in week 10, 15F 20X 24X No 15 saved Promoter in week 11 Result 5x 15x 19F pair 21x 22f Scores 3 Over 5 Correct For this week 12, Bank 13xxx CBK. Call 07026839837.

AKANDE ON TOP

(PAIR 35 OR 36) - 08025572554

I am planning seriously for xmas and the New Year and I pray if the mighty Allah would spare close i now implore my loved ones to call me for a life banker to enable them win for the payment of the 3 Draws in Week 14.

This is the winnings the believe with my pair. Happy Weekend.

MORE WINNING SURE

08084077244 14X 21X 24X 26X 13X=

The above guaranteed sure win on permutation is start our 4 weeks moore winning sequence as directed by our overseas experts.

The 3 direct Naps cost N10, 000 now against no story week 13 NAP= N100, 000= flat goodluck.

ALASE DRAW MANAGER 09081716580 = (24 MUST 21)

Another fantastic win awaiths you at Alase draw management office where stakers are enriched in Million. Call for your week 12 sure win and get corrected. Confirmed

LADY “K”

08072216644 = 7 PAIR 10

My 3 draws naping is the best you can invest your money on this week 12. If you are not a new reader of Nigeria Tribune, you will testify to my saying.

Send N1, 000 MTN recharge card to me, you will laugh with member of your family on Saturday.

UNCLE J.J HOPE 2016 = 08142362005 = 35 XX 36XX

WK 5 NO 10X 27X 30X 34X WITH 25X 31X WK 9 NO 8X 19X 32X 40X WITH 26X 30X WK 11 NO 9X 20X 34X 39X NAP WITH 28. 29.

WK 12 NO NAP NAP NAP NAP WITH 35. 36.

Key anytime Aston vs. Set at home under the first bar arsenal must set at home No 1 bank OLDHAM home to draw No 28 CHARLTON. To draw No 29 plus 4 others N6,000 wk 11 red No nap nap nap nap with 28, 29 following wk 12 bank CARLISLE to draw No 35. Wk 12 No 35, 36 plus 4 others cost N2500. Send M.T.N card = 08142362005 0903846009. The game will be send to you by text message.

LUCKY NAP – 7032658859 X01 XX1 2XX 45XX 47XX 48XX

I welcomes all my stakers both old and new ones to win with the above free games for week 12. I employed you to play it well with your winning faith as welcome win. Call 07032658857.

Good luck.

NEW ERA WINNING SUBMIT – 07088103080.

13 MUST 04.

LEICHESTER HOME 4 GAIN.

And letter W.W.W. at home on the 4 bars = reference to week 10 2016.congratulations once again all our week 10 winners on the 10 friendly draws. Another winning directive on the above subject KEY is set again. No forcast, No doubt your winning is execellently assured with the New Era winning place.

NOTE – in week 10 draws started with Bristol. C. Week 12 = PAIR = LEICESTER must BRISTOL. C = N30,000. = WINNING must.

AUTHORITY SUPER NAPS

– 09030084552 (21 MUST 21 AGAIN)

WK-11- 9X 30X 34XX 21X = 4/4 We are back again to do what we are known doing on unequal winning information directly from Englang, the above pair is a must and others 3 scheduled draws for your winning pleasure. Call now & win = N25,000 = goodluck.

DR. B4 DR – 08067248396

BIG BROSS - 07053681965

ARSENAL – CHELSEA winning gazet with refrence to week 28’ 2015/ 2016 and week 11 – 2016, records is our proffFollowing week Arsenal – Burnley or Burnley – Arsenal as it was in week 29’ 2015/16 and week 12’ 2016/17 Week 29’ 2015/16 – X X X= 13x 33x Week 12’ 2016/17 – X X X= 13x 33x 3rd week – week 30 and week 13 LEYTON O vs PORTHSMOUTH Confirmed the 3rd week 3 draws (Nap) Week 11= N25, 000 – Week 12= N50, 000Week 13= N250, 000= winners always rejoice welcome & win.

It was a mixed fortune last wk11 when the 2 bankers. 15, 21 and the alt.34 got 3/3 while the pair 38 and 41 failed. We got 3/5 out of 10drs.

But the struggle continue. This wk 12 number 35 or 33 must draw with another two bankers and 1 alt. That must give us 3/3 and 4/5 on Saturday cost N10,000 dont wait till result is out. And dont forget to register with Big Bross for this season Registration is still N100,000.

(13 MUST 33) 09X 15X 30XXX 21X READ & WIN.

BANK 33 OR 35.

BEST BARGAIN INTERNATIONAL 08092621480 WEEK 12 = 20 XXCBK.

When the going gets tough, only the tough gets going.

Like i did in week 4 and week 7 with the Grace of God and the instructions from the Pools Panel and the Bookmakers, it will be another winning spree and total demolition of Promoters this week. Coupon No 20 must draw with other fixed draws. Club members and those willing to join should prepare very well for the harvest. Membership registration remains N250,000 Call me on 08092621480

For further details and discussions.

DRAW COMMANDER TWO BANKERS N3,000

WK 11 X20X X34X PAIR F28F X29X

WK 12 NAP NAP PAIR NAP NAP

WK 13 NAP NAP PAIR NAP NAP

BEST ENGLISH MAGIC TWO BANKERS N3,000

WK 11 X15X X30X PAIR F36F F37F

WK 12 NAP NAP PAIR NAP NAP

WK 13 NAP NAP PAIR NAP NAP

SEND MTN CARD TO 08095602590.

MAC – ANTHONY BIRTHDAY SPECIAL NAPS WKS 12, 13 & 14 NAP= XXX 3/3 GSM: 08069048857 NAP & WIN 3/3 IN HONOUR OF MY BIRTHDAY 7TH OCTOBER. CONGRATULATIONS TO PREVIOUS WK 10 & WK 11 LUCKY WINNERS COST N20, 000 CASH. PAY UBA: 2029382770. ENGR, MICHAEL AKAM. TRY IT & WIN IT NOW!!! - (08069048857)

MR BILLY 08034970970 Last Wk 11, I told you that its now or never and it came past when my 2 bks: 21, 39 and pair 34x 36 got ¾ out of 10 drs. Congratulations to the lucky people that got the games. But this wk 12 again, it is either ¾ or 4/4 on Saturday. Just try and pay N10, 000 into my acct and leave the rest for God and I. if you can do that you are in money on Monday. Meanwhile registration for 2016/ 2017 English season is in progress, it is still N100, 000. You can pay twice act fast delay is dangerous.

LAWRENCE NAP NOW ON SALE SPECIAL RELEASE 4 GAZETTED DRAWS COST N100, 000 CASH FREE 24XXXBK PLUS 3 OTHERS, DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY YOU MUST WIN. CALL 08160052969

NJOROGE MR ASSURANCE – 08177474535.

STAKERS RELIEF ON AUTHENTIC WINNING ADVICE. 10 DRAWS OF SUCCESS AGAIN = 29X 30X 34XXX – 21X BIRMINGHAM – BRISTOL. C = ANNUAL WK.12XX. CONGRATULATIONS Week of joy is here again with our unequal annual winning information on Experts directives Mr Assurance remains the pacer setter.

Week 12’ 2013 – 03x 19x 34xxx – 28x Week 12’ 2014 – 08x 22x 30xxx - 14x Week 12’ 2015 – 06x 27x 41xx – 13x Week 12’ 2016 – x x x - 11 must 13 Annual free must in every week 12 since 2013 to date = Birminham and Bristol.C = N50,000 = At Njoroge your winning remain our PRIDE. WEEK 11 XRAY

Another 10 draws on coupon that left tears on Promoters faces. Now, it is now clear that our pools page Compilers remains unbreakable they promised the best to all our Readers so it has being since the beginning of the season. Our week 11 free 2 bankers series managers were the Lilies, Volvo and Labaeka that added to many Promoters woes Ibukun Olu is an outstanding performer on one banker series, Authority and Shadow were execeptional. Our Pair Experts were indeed special, they always added to our Readers winning dividends. Madam Fajobi remain consistent, others were Mr Billy, Ola City, Triple Spice Zenith, Akande, Dr B4 Dr, Midweek, New New Era, Petafe, Diamond Solomon, Dosa, Ikechuckwu, John Super, Innocent, MacAnthony, Madam De Madam and Mr Assurance (Njoroge).

Infact our pools Experts deserve handy appreciation with the current 10 – 10 full payment draws. Please encorage them by showing gratitude for better service.

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PARTRICK THE ENGLISH MAN –

08154836338 (20 MUST 21)

SHEFF WED MUST WOLVES and 3 Sure NAP

The only crux between success and failure is ‘INFORMATION’. The English Man is out again to furnish you with the most current updated winning information as directed by our Overseas Experts/Bookmakers.

Did you aware that Nos. 20 PAIR 21.

Since Week 9 to date? With Wolves on No. 21 and No. 34 was scheduled for 3 weeks draw. Week 9 – 11. No much story. Contact the English Man and have a winning smile.

N35,000. Good luck.

INNOCENT NAP

(08095602590) 25XX 26XX

ENGLISH N30, 000 WINNER MEMBERSHIP GROUP A. N50, 000 ENGLISH SYSTEM BOOKLET N30, 000 4 Special Draws N6, 000 Wk 11 No 20x 21x 29x 34x 4 Special Draws N6, 000 Wk 12 No Nap Nap Nap Nap with Nap Two Bankers Wk 11 No 20x 34x Pair 14x 15x Wk 12 No Nap Nap Nap Pair Nap Nap Stakers try to get Innocent 4 special draw this Wk 12 cost N6, 000 Two Bankers cost N4000.

Call for your winning details.

IBRAHIM OLOYEDE ON THE MOVE 08103244128, 08144047577.

Wk 12 = 16 – 37 – 38 FOR 3

Draws The above 4 numbers will produce 3 draws in week 12 as key to my 3 draws in week 12 as key to my 3 direct accurate Nap in wk 13.

Cost N15,000 cash. Payable at GTB to Mr. Oloyede Ibrahim Olaide, A/c No. 0154084537.

PETAFE =

08059186433 (11 CBK)

Congratulation – Week 11 – NAP = 15 x 20 x 21xx 4 and 5 = 4/5 Week 12 = 11 CBK and 6 WED 7 Key – Rotherham Vs Cardiff Setting of 3 weeks operational Naps in weeks 11, 12 and 13. Cost N10,000 per week or N100,000 after result.

Best of luck.

SHORT – GUN

08050614477/ 08168241902 36 HOT 38

With the success recorded by us last week with the pair and the Nap playing, above pair will also supply to continue our winning tradition this season. This week’s game goes for N25,000. Don’t doubt this. Call for your game.

DR. SAM –08084077244 WIN 13 27 28X 19XXX

Your newly arrived Dr Sam is now on Tribune pools page to give all lovers of the paper a big win relief. We are known by many but we are new to this page. Our introductory free win is stated above. Prepare to win in weeks 9, 10 & 11 with N100,000.

GOODNESS EXCEL – 08079983685 44X 45X 47X 48X 49X

Goodness Nigeria Independence free win. It is served free as an independent gift don’t miss it. After winning compensation accepted.

MR. ADEWALE IS HERE TO HELP. 07066717601

WK. 12 FREE = 46, 47, 48.

WK. 13 COST = N20,000 CASH. WK. 14 COST = N50,000 CASH. Pay at First Bank to Mr. Olufeyisan Adewale, a/c No. 3057236121.

SIR MICHAEL NAP

(31 pair 34) 09091874579

Call for 3/3 and 4/5. My weekly release cost just N15,000.00 call for A/C No OR mode of payment

LEKE INTERNATIONAL 09091798611 Bet 8,28 Stakers, my key is set for winnings in weeks 12 and 13.cost N20,000 cash weekly. Call me for more details Nap 8 Bet 28.

BOLU ONE NAP –

07031916067 (10 MUST 14).

Week 12 in our second week of our scheduled 4 weeks Naps. Don’t be out of the on going winning spree.

Call Bolu Nap win fantastic money.

AKIN MR AKIN – 07067202291 (13 XX 17)

Week 11 – 21x 31x 39xx 09 x 12F NOW ON 5 WEEKS WINNING INSTRUCTIONS BRISTOL C and ASTON VILLA Did you have accurate records, if yes, Congratulations.

In week 7 = Bristol C met Aston V on No. 15 to fail. In week 8 – not on Coupon.

Now, starting from week 9 to week 12 the 2 teams are to form a formidable pair.

Authentic information ease your winning chances. Get connected with other 3 fixed draws from the 2 Experts in One = N30,000 – Goodluck.

RIGHT TIME–08032747136 NAP – 06X 10X 38XXX

Promoters are now in big problem, invest on the above NAP to prepare you for our weeks 13, 14 & 15 NAPs cost N50, 000. Goodluck.

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THE WINNERS CHOICE WISE STAKERS DELIGHT GET A COPY AND WIN.

MBA EXPERT – 08104614618 (02XX 47)

The duo of everton vs Crystal P and Hamilton vs Inverness share common features this nos as draws with 47 retaining its seat on BAR. Draw Graph/Sequence favour certain nos which include 02xx 47.

Nos – 17x 20/ 42x 47 have Graph and Sequence ratings as well. Winning is certain again. Goodluck.

ISRAEL BAIL OUT – 09085712800(13XX21)

BAIL OUT FOR WEEKS 10 – 11 – 12 – 13 WIN WATCH BURNLEY HOME 1 = WKS 06 AND 11.

Winning directives Bristol.C must Norwich.

Week 6 – 11x 19x 36xxx Norwich 16x Week 11 - x x x - 13xx 21x.

With just 2 weeks left to our first guarter reccess starting from 10th oct.

Week 14 – to week 16. 3weeks break. You too can be one of our proud millionaires = we made millions for people here – Remain Committed to your winning interest – N50,000 –m good luck.

NAZAR MASTER SALUTE STAKERS...

The leading pools company in Oyo State and environs, NAZAR Master Pools Company Limited, Ibadan has again reiterated that it was unshaken by the amount of winnings on its odds in the current U.K Football Season. The pools company made this known in a statement made available to TRIBUNE Pools during the week. According to NAZAR Master `we are happy that stakers have continue to win on our odds. We are assuring them that we up to the task of paying winnings as and when due , no matter the amount involved. Stakers and other stakeholders should continue to bet on our odds so that they would have big money to pay all their dues, AND our treble chance dividends has no equal.

WITH CONFIDENCE= 08166222529, 08139714848= 11XX 35XX

Two Bankers= N5000 Wk 10 NO 14x 24x Pair 26x 34x wk 11 No Nap 15x 34x Pair 28f 29x Two Banker= N5000 Wk 12 No Nap Nap Pair Nap Nap Two Bankers N5000 Wk 09 No 10x 26x Pair 23x 40x wk 11 No Nap Nap Wk 12 No Nap Pair Nap Nap One Bankers= N2500 Wk 11 RED No 29x Pair 20x 21x Wk 12 No Nap Nap One Banker N2000 Wk 07 No 34x Pair29x 34x Wk 08 No 33x Pair 21x Wk 09 No 10x pair 26x 27x Wk 10 No 17x Pair 14x 15f Wk 11 No 34x Pair 29x 30x Wl 12 No Nap Pair Nap Nap We set for 6 Wks operations. Wk 10, 11, 12, 13.

Send MTN Card 08166222529. The game will send to you by text message.

IKECHUCKWU WIN – 08168157259= 13 SURE 14

21X 31X 34XXX 09X BRISTOL. C. MUST SURE BURTON. A Our week 11 success rented the while air with B vs B at 21 and S vs S on 31xxx and CHARLTON as Nap. It is now the turn of BRISTOL. C. And BURTON. A as almost a conjoined twins and other 3 fixed matches as we did of last week. Winning continues at Ike & Brothers draws and winners abode. N50, 000= Welcome & congrats.

Thursday, Sept. 29 - 5 October, 2016 MOONSET NAP – 0811229904 (21XX13)

DR. NICHOLAS NAPS= 09066465222

NAP – 13 X 23 X 35 XXX

WIGAN. A. AT AWAY ON WEEK OF PLAY - AGAIN With reference to week 4 now week 12.

Week 4 - NAP NAP NAP - B= 02XXX Week 12 - NAP NAP NAP - M= 13XXX Alt. 1st HOME ALPHABET HOME 49.

Your newly introduced Dr. of Draws sequence Dr. Nicholas is on board to enrich wise stakers - N50, 000= Be prepared for of 3 weeks winning statement in weeks. 13, 14 and 15 with reference N250, 000= ONLY THE WISE STAKERS REJOICES. N50, 000- Now.

WINNER CODE 505

NEW NJOROGE MR ASSURANCE REMAIN STAKERS HOPE ON ANTHENTIC WINNING ADVICE On Annual week 12 sure win= Stakers pride - N50, 000= GOODLUCK.

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07040478677/08056390550 WK 12 :- X. X. X. pair 6 x19 WK 14:- X. X. X. pair 16 x 15 The above week games are set to those who are waiting to make a change. Each week cost N15,000 cash. OR you called for the key which cost N50,000 cash payable to Mrs Modupeola Oseji, A/C No 2016981168. U.B.A Bank. Congrats in Advance.

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Congratulations am back from my overseas tours with 3 weeks operational Naps in weeks 11, 12, and 13.

Your Juicy Mid – Week International was again on the prowl with the free pair on 15xx/16. Did you have time to read our commentary on those London and Birmingham teams? This week again, we go to the championship on No 21 where wolves hosts Norwich. We pair this with a welish teams, Newport hosting Steven age on No 41. They should oblige us a good draw. Add them to our 1bk. The 1bk still sells for N1,500.00, 2drs cost N3,000.00 and 3 draws sell for N10,000.00 on 08087176217. Best of luck!

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BIRMINGHAM AND BRISTOL. C. ON ANNUAL WINNING. Sequence with refrenc years in 2012, 2014 and 2016.

Confirmed must is between Birmingham and Bristol. C. Week 09 – 2012 – 02x 21x 45xxx – 27x – Wolves Week 24 – 2014 – 05x 24x 40xxx – 36x Wycombe Week 12 – 2016 – X X X - Wolves must Wycombe Dont be left out from on going winning galoure on the stable of our current overseas Experts.

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I want to give every stakers the opportunity to win and make their money in weeks 12, 13, 14. Cost N10,000 cash weekly, payable at GTB to Alhaji Sadiku Adedoja Acct No. 0030411077. Call 08183573342 or 080574116201. A word is enough for the wise.

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RELEASE WINNER MEMBERSHIP ENGLISH 2016 N50, 000 ENGLISH SYSTEM BOOKLET N30, 000 4 Special Draws N6, 000 Wk 11 RED No 9x 20x 29x 39x= 4/4 4 Special Draws N6, 000 Wk 13 No Nap Nap Nap Nap= 4/4 4 Special Draws N6, 000 Wk 14 No Nap Nap Nap Nap= 4/4 Two bankers N3, 000 Wk 12 No 20x 29x Pair 9x 39x Two bankers N3, 000 Wk 13 No Nap Nap Pair Nap Nap Stakers try to get MANCITY 4 Stakers draws this Wk 12 cost N3000, two Bankers this Wk 12 cost N3000.

Send MTN Card to 08166222529, 09038633666. Winner membership English 2016, N50, 000 English system booklet N30, 000.

JACOBSON NAPS – 07065292905 (20xx21) = 09X 20X 29XXX

Week 11 Nap was calculated on a week after barren draw in the Premiership division. Following week Newcastle must be on No. 9 to draw XXX. And 29 by number – with a standing pair of 19xx 20xx with refrence to week 42 and 43= 2015. Check and confirm.

Congratulations week 12 Naps is not far fetched on a draw in the Premiership reference to week 6 and 11= 2016 current.

Following week Walsall on 3rd bar to control 3 undiluted Naps, with Refrence to week 7 and week 12= N50, 000= Goodluck.

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THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER, 2016

“Since the enactment of the Anatomy Act, many developments have taken place which necessitates a revision or an amendment. The world has changed so much that aging statutes certainly need to be revisited. It is my view that the law is archaic and needs an overhaul”.

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INTRODUCTION HE examination of the dead to gain knowledge of the living body was first practiced extensively in ancient Egypt and since then, the practice has not really changed. It is an important part of the training of many medical professionals. All generations of medical students study the structure of the human body to understand how it functions and how body functions are altered by disease. Knowledge of anatomy is essential for any person who trains in a field requiring knowledge of the human body.

I first encountered anatomy sometime in the 1940’s as an elementary school pupil.

In those days, we were taught subjects such as nature study, hygiene and First Aid. We read books like “Evans Hygiene”. In the course of studying these courses, we had to learn about the human skeleton, the functions of internal organs and their locations in the human body which we were taught to draw. For all of us it was useful knowledge because in those days we interacted with many people with infectious or communicable diseases such as leprosy, tuberculosis, smallpox etc; and the knowledge of anatomy which we acquired helped us to administer first aid when bitten by a snake in the farm, to know where exactly to tie the tourniquet and to make small incisions to bleed out the venom. I am not sure that such courses are taught in elementary or primary schools of the day.

Anatomy is useful; it is applicable to all persons who plan on working in healthcare especially medical students, massage therapists, midwives, dentists, nurses, sports scientists, emergency workers, public health practitioners etc. The more such a person knows about how the human body works, the more proficient he will be.

Any person who is dedicated to restoring patients’ health and vitality will first have an understanding of anatomy. Anatomy

OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D, D.Litt

A Nigerian doctor based in Canada has been banned from medical practice for six months owing to the indecent comments he made to his patients. The doctor couldn’t have thought that his comments would lead him into trouble. But this just re-emphasises that impeccable conduct/ character is as essential as deep knowledge in any profession.

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The Anatomy Act: Contemporary challenges (1) can be learned in various ways such as through textbooks, videos, models and classroom courses. But it is not difficult to see that learning hands on with an actual body will be the most effective method. An understanding of anatomy will help even the non-medical professional to take care of himself and know why; when he feels a back pain for instance it may be connected to bad posture.

The Anatomy Act, A16 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, is a statute which regulates schools of Anatomy, permits medical practitioners, superintendents of schools of anatomy, teachers in such schools or any student attending such school to anatomically examine or dissect received bodies.

It came into force in March, 1933 and has since then remained in force as the only regulatory instrument with regard to its sphere of operation in Nigeria. Obviously, many new developments have taken place in all fields of human endeavour and the law must keep with the pace as law is dynamic and changes constantly due to changes in society such as new discoveries, needs, and obsolescence. In the eight or so decades since the Act came into force, many developments such as organ transplant, and improved methods of confirming the death of a person, improved massage methods, a broadening of health sciences generally and massive improvements in anatomical examination practices among many others. I presume that these changes are not altogether unknown to the members of the Anatomical society of Nigeria. This must

be the reasoning behind the theme of the 2016 conference which indeed is the title of this paper. I have to warn however that rather than approach the discourse from a medical or scientific perspective alone, I have taken the liberty to fuse the scientific aspect with a legal perspective in order to facilitate a robust analysis.

PROVISIONS OF THE ANATOMY ACT The Anatomy Act is divided into 12 Sections.

The principal provision of the Act is S.6 which permits certain persons to receive, or having lawful possession of a body, to examine anatomically, the body of any person deceased provided that it is permitted by a person who had at the time, lawful possession of the body and who had power pursuant to the provisions of the Act to permit or cause the body to be examined, a certificate as in S.5 (1-2) of the Act, stating cause of death accompanying such a body.

The Act also provides for offences for contravention of the provisions of the Act. CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES 1. Uncertainty There is no doubt that the Anatomy Act has provided for the needs of physicians, surgeons and students by giving them legal access to bodies. However, its provisions still remain unclear in certain areas.

If you look at its provision for the bequest of bodies, you will immediately see that it remains plagued by uncertainty. For exam-

ple, upon a reading of S.4 of the Anatomy Act, It becomes apparent that it did not provide a complete and reliable procedure for donation of bodies. This area allows for conflict because S.4 of the Act deals with persons who direct that their bodies be examined anatomically after death, meaning that; persons who wish to advance medicine by allowing their bodies to be anatomically examined could bequeath the body to an anatomical institution either in writing at anytime during his life or verbally in the presence of two persons. While this seems clear on the face of it that an explicit written bequest should be incontrovertible, closer examination reveals that such a bequest could be rejected by the surviving family who may veto the potential donation then direct that such body be interred without examination, thus defeating the purpose of such a bequest. This situation means that not all bodies which are in fact bequeathed to a School of anatomy will get to such a school. This may hinder the development of medicine or training for students of medicine as it may cause decline in number of available bodies for anatomical examinations. Since the enactment of the Anatomy Act, many developments have taken place which necessitates a revision or an amendment. The world has changed so much that aging statutes certainly need to be revisited. It is my view that the law is archaic and needs an overhaul.

To be continued…

AARE AFE BABALOLA SAN, CON

Crown/IfeanyiUbah Federation Cup match abandoned Kaduna Referees Council condemns member’s action Niyi Alebiosu - Kaduna THE first semi-final match of this year’s Federation Cup between FC IfeanyiUbah and Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso, played at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Wednesday was abandoned with few minutes to the end of the match.

The match was abandoned after the centre referee, A.A Ibraheem, disallowed a goal scored by Crown FC through Yakub Ahmed. Scores before the goal stood at 2-1 against the Ogbomoso side.

Crown had shot into the lead in the 15th minute of play through Ahmed, while IfeanyiUbah levelled up four minutes after.

IfeanyiUbah then took the lead in the 62nd minute through a controversial penalty kick

taken by Tamen Medrano.

All along, Ibraheem’s many calls were being condemned and described as uncalled for

by Kaduna fans.

The angry fans eventually distrupted the match in the 88th minute when Ibraheem disallowed Crown FC’s equaliser.

The Assistant referee 1 had pointed to the centre, indicating a goal, but Ibraheem disallowed the goal which prompted the fans to encroach the pitch.

Senator Fatai Buhari, who was at the stadium to watch the match, while speaking to Tribunesport, called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to punish the referee, saying that he was a disgrace to football refereeing in Nigeria.

“The good thing is that it was angry fans that distrupted the match and not the Crown FC supporters. Using money to destroy our football is not good. He should be punished because he destroyed the match,” Buhari said.

Both the chairman, House Committee on Sports in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Sina Adeniyi and the state’s Commissioner for Sports, Yomi Oke, condemned the referee’s action, describing it as disgusting and an act that will destroy football.

Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Referees Council has disowned Ibraheem, just as it condemned his action.

A top member of the Kaduna Referees Council who pleaded not to be mentioned told Tribunesport that the leadership of

the council met immediately the match was abandoned and washed its hands off the disgraceful act by one of them.

“We totally condemn the call because one cannot imagine why he accepted the goal and the next second, he pointed at goalkick for IfeanyiUbah. Where on earth is that done?

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