42 — SATURDAY Vanguard, NOVEMBER 30, 2013
Asari-Dokubo debunks reports of flying into Abuja aboard presidential jet •Says I am still in Cotonou •Threatens legal action against Beninoise gendarmes
impression making rounds in some quarters concerning the unfortunate incident in Benin republic in the arrest of the leader of
BY CHRIS OCHAYI Abuja
Airtel commissions adopted school in Imo
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HE leader of Niger Delta People’s Volunteers Force, NDPVF, Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, Friday, debunked reports that he was flown into Abuja aboard presidential jet shortly after his release by the Beninoise gendarmes, saying he
was still in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic. Alhaji Asari-Dokubo who described the reports as tissues of lies said he will be flying into the country aboard commercial flight any moment from now Asari-Dokubo who spoke through the South East/North Central Coordinator of Niger Delta People’s Volunteers Force,
Mr. Emmanuel Amakiri in Abuja, accused enemies of the present administration for his current travail and incarceration by Beninoise gendarmes. He said that there was no iota of truth in the insinuation that President Jonathan deployed a jet to ferry him to Abuja a few hours after his release. According to him, “we want to correct erroneous
NDPVF and our mentor, Alhaji Mujahid AsariDokubo. “After all efforts by his followers and the Nigerian people we were able
to secure his release, there was a rumour that presidential jet was deployed to Benin Republic to fly him to Abuja.’’
•As Imo State Government Commends Airtel
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EADING Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has taken another bold step in fulfillment of its corporate vision to become the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians with the
commissioning of one of its adopted schools in Amumara, Imo State. The Telco said the rehabilitation of Community Primary School, Amumara, Imo State as
well as the donation of borehole and educational items to the primary school underscore its commitment to providing first-rate educational opportunities for underserved communities across the country. Speaking on its Adopta-School initiative, the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of the company, Segun Ogunsanya, said the company is passionate about creating real value for underprivileged children, its customers and other stakeholders. Ogunsanya who was represented by the company’s Regional Operations Director, South Region, Godfrey Efeurhobo, said Airtel will continue to look for opportunities to partner with governments at various levels in the development of the education sector. As part of its Adopt-aSchool programme, Airtel has renovated and commissioned schools in Lagos, Ogun and Cross River states and also donated educational materials and other facilities such as borehole and generating sets. Airtel’s Adopt-a-School programme is a robust initiative that offers underprivileged children access to quality education in a conducive environment. It also provides them with all the materials for learning and study. As part of the programme, Airtel organises trainings for teachers of its adopted schools to ensure that a high teaching quality is always maintained.
GCUOBA holds annual luncheon
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OVERNMENT Col lege Ughelli Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, holds its annual luncheon party on Sunday, December 1, 2013, at Grand Ball Room, Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunboh Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, from 2 p.m. Dress Code is formal.