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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES OF NIGER DELTA OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AREAS PEN AN OPEN LETTER TO TINUBU

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES OF NIGER DELTA OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AREAS PEN AN OPEN LETTER TO TINUBU

OPEN LETTER TO:  PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI.
 PRESIDENT ELECT BOLA AHMED TINUBU.
NDDC  –  WHAT WE MUST DO
1. The appointment and inauguration of the present board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC after a long hiatus had rekindled our hope for a new NDDC. However, if revelations emerging from the commission are anything to go by, our hopes have been dashed as we see business continuing as usual.
The work environment right now in the commission is like that of a cult where files are carried under armpits and other provocative places of the human body all in a bid to do things secretly.
2. It is an open secret that tension enveloped the commission immediately after the board was inaugurated with polarization of camps around particular interests in the board and the management.
The management team sees the governing board as meddlesome interlopers and staff have taken partisan positions around individuals on the board and management.
3. The commission has indeed become adrift for too long and stakeholders can no more stand aloof while the resources are being plundered with reckless abandon.
4. There have been cases of waivers issued to IOC’s over payment of the statutory three percent contribution to as stipulated in the NDDC Act. We now understand that these waivers are now in millions of dollars which have reportedly been shared between personnel of the IOC’s and top officials of the management team.
5. There are also reports of the management team back-dating and awarding  unimpactful and unverifiable contracts for the clear purposes of siphoning scarce resources to private pockets. They have the habit of abusing due process with impunity and disregard for the input from the  Governing Board.
6. To curb this incessant bickering between the governing board and the management, it is our candid consideration to urge the Federal government to take a critical look at reforming the governance structure of the NDDC for effective service delivery to meet the aspirations of our people.
7. It is on account of this that we are urging government to begin the process of curing this malignant cancer. This cure can begin by extracting  the management composition structure (Section 3) (4) of the OMPADEC Decree of 1992, which stipulates that there shall be a Chief Executive of the Commission. This is without ambiguities.
8. Our idea  of having an Executive Chairman, as increasingly voiced by stakeholders should be a top priority of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in bequeathing a functional NDDC to the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
9. This envisages a single line management structure comprising of the Executive Chairman, the state representatives, Zonal representatives and an administrative Secretary to make up the board.
10.  If Government fails to  heed this advise as espoused by stakeholders, then we would have missed a golden opportunity to stop the decline and drift of the commission that is fast becoming comatose. We must do everything within and without to breathe a new life into the NDDC.
11.  To all of these we have the implicit confidence that President Muhammadu Buhari will adopt a new approach by strengthening the role of the Chairman as the chief accounting officer and reposition the NDDC to serve the region and it’s people without let.
12.  This will be the only sure way to make  the region  attractive to investors who are now divesting fom the region. There are countless  abandoned oilfields scattered in the region whose owners have refused to return to reactivate these fields due largely to apprehension of possible renewed violence in the region.
13.  It is the belief of stakeholders that the NDDC should show capacity by putting policies in place to step in and work with government to proffer redeemable and actionable strategies to reverse the divestment that is ongoing.
14.  If there are no new investments in the region that means a dearth of revenue for the country and the commission and no new projects would be embarked upon by the commission for the people.
15.  Stakeholders call for this reform should not be misconstrued. The call is to strengthen the institution and reposition it to become a global  institution that will provide a platform for the development of the region as originally encrypted at the establishment of the NDDC.
16.  Once again we urge government to take a helicopter view of our suggestion and do the needful as soon as practicable.
Thank You.
For and on behalf of:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITIES OF NIGER DELTA OIL AND GAS PRODUCING AREAS. (CDC)
Joseph Ambakederimo,
 Executive Chairman Board of Trustees. (CDC)
Dr. Wilson Omene
Chairman Board of Management. (CDC)
Dated 16th April, 2023.

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OSOBIA OF MAKUN OMI SETS TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS ON THE THRONE

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OSOBIA OF MAKUN OMI SETS TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS ON THE THRONE

 

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The Osobia of Makun Omi Kingdom in Ijebu Waterside, Ogun State, HRH Oba Kazeem Adesina Salami is set to celebrate five years on the throne of his forebears.

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OSOBIA OF MAKUN OMI SETS TO CELEBRATE 5 YEARS ON THE THRONE

 

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The stylish and unique king is also set to celebrate the annual cultural extravaganza known as Okosi Festival.

 

 

The 5th coronation anniversary and Okosi Festival activities will begin on Wednesday 15th May and end on Tuesday, 21st May 2024.

 

 

 

 

In the week long activities set aside to mark the great event, there shall also be conferment of Chieftaincy titles on worthy individuals in the society.

Worthy of mention among the chieftaincy title honorees are Distinguished Sen. Gbenga Daniel and Yeye Olufunke Daniel as Otunba Baamofin and Yeye Otunba Baamofin of Makun Omi Kingdom; Rt Hon. Adesegun Adekoya as Bobajolu; Chief Samuel Akorede Sunmola and Princess Adebukola Sunmola as Otunba Mayegun and Yeye Otunba Mayegun; Mr Ola Muhammed publisher and CEO Islanders Media Group(Islanders events and parties) as Baaroyin.

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President Tinubu Listens To Primate Ayodele’s Advice, Orders Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy

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*President Tinubu Listens To Primate Ayodele’s Advice, Orders Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy

 

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with his recent order to suspend the cyber security levy proposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria has proven that the advice of prominent Nigerians like Primate Elijah Ayodele is being utilized by the government.

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The federal government has made policies that appear not to be people-friendly and the cyber security levy which will allow a deduction in every financial transaction made by Nigerians was another of those policies perceived as insensitive due to the current hardship.

On its emergence, Primate Ayodele, a prominent and respected man of God, advised the government not to go ahead with the policy because it will affect the country negatively. The prophet blasted the Central Bank of Nigeria for insensitivity at a time when citizens are looking for ways out of hardship. He implored the government to be concerned about lifting citizens out of the perilous time instead of adding more troubles for them. He urged President Tinubu to review the policies carefully.

These were his words

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‘’Increasing VAT, stamp duty, implementing cybersecurity levy at this time is not proper.Nigeria may not understand all of these and the government in power may not even understand too but the fact remains that the government must review their policies very well.

‘’These policies will only lead to more hardship for the people, the prices of food commodities will skyrocket and even the salary increase will still lead to more hardship if these policies continue.’’

Cyber security levy: Stop creating more taxes, provide solution to end hunger – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu

Just five days after Primate Ayodele’s advice on the cyber security levy, President Tinubu ordered the suspension, explaining that his government isn’t insensitive to the pains of the citizens. Obviously, this aligns with the admonition the popular cleric shared with the presidency in his message.

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National Association of Nigerian students Stands in Solidarity with Mr. Jesam Micheal in Pursuit of Justice

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Maxwell Opara Goofed Says AAS Investors As They Stand By Jesam Michael, Demand For Justice

National Association of Nigerian students Stands in Solidarity with Mr. Jesam Micheal in Pursuit of Justice

 

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The National Association of Nigerian Students issues this statement to express unwavering solidarity with Mr. Jesam Micheal, CEO of AAS, amidst recent events of financial malpractice.

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Mr. Jesam Micheal, a respected figure within the Nigerian youth and crypto community, has been a beacon of trustworthiness and integrity in his dealings. His platform, AAS, an online arbitrage investment platform with a global presence, has positively impacted countless lives by providing honest and timely returns to its investors.

Mr. Jesam Micheal’s decision to entrust Mr. Abayomi Oluwasesan with access to the AAS platform was not taken lightly. It came at a time when Mr. Jesam, facing a serious health challenge requiring surgery, had to make difficult choices regarding the management of his affairs. In an act of goodwill and trust, Mr. Jesam believed that Mr. Abayomi would act in the best interest of the investors on the platform during his absence. This decision was a testament to Mr. Jesam’s character and his dedication to upholding transparency and accountability in his business dealings.

However, the betrayal of this trust by Mr. Abayomi Oluwasesan is nothing short of reprehensible. What began as an act of compassion and solidarity during a challenging period for Mr. Jesam quickly turned into a nightmare for the investors on the AAS platform. The deliberate exploitation of Mr. Jesam’s vulnerability underscores the depths to which some individuals are willing to sink in pursuit of personal gain. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of exercising caution and diligence, even in seemingly benevolent circumstances.

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The actions of Mr. Abayomi Oluwasesan represent a blatant violation of the principles of integrity and honesty that are fundamental to our society. By preying upon the trust placed in him by Mr. Jesam Micheal and the investors on the AAS platform, Mr. Abayomi has caused immeasurable harm not only to individuals but also to the integrity of our financial ecosystem. His actions have eroded confidence in legitimate investment opportunities and have underscored the need for robust safeguards against fraudulent activities, particularly within the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency and online investments.

In light to address the recent disturbing events surrounding a viral assault video that has circulated on social media. It has come to our attention that there are misleading narratives regarding the true victims involved in this unsettling situation.

Contrary to what has been portrayed, it is essential to clarify that Mr. Jesam Michael, the CEO of Afriq Arbitrage System, and the numerous investors affected by this unfortunate incident are the true victims in this unfolding saga. Mr. Michael, as the complainant in a case before the Federal High Court, Abuja, has endured cyberbullying and cyber stalking orchestrated by individuals who have spread false and incriminating messages against him, despite never being investors of the company.

Regrettably, Barrister Maxwell Opara has chosen to advocate for these individuals, allegedly motivated by monetary gains, despite being fully aware of the truth of the matter. It has come to light that Mr. Opara and the accused were purportedly collaborating on behalf of a confessed fraudster, Abayomi Oluwasesan, who admitted to embezzling $87 millionf of investors’ funds under Mr. Michael’s management. These investors span over 540 countries, states, and provinces worldwide.

Mr. Michael’s unwavering commitment to seeking justice has unfortunately led to backlash from Mr. Oluwasesan and his associates, who have resorted to blackmail and fabrications on social media in an attempt to undermine Mr. Michael’s credibility. Despite facing threats to his life, Mr. Michael remains resolute in his pursuit of justice and urges those who doubt the validity of his claims to seek clarification from the appropriate legal authorities.

I kindly ask for your discretion and cooperation in disseminating the accurate information regarding this matter. The truth deserves to be brought to light, and justice must prevail for all those impacted by these distressing event.

As we call for justice to be served in this matter, we also urge regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies to redouble their efforts in combating financial crimes and protecting the interests of investors. It is incumbent upon us as a society to hold perpetrators of fraud accountable for their actions and to ensure that victims receive the restitution they rightfully deserve. Only through swift and decisive action can we deter future instances of financial malpractice and uphold the principles of fairness and accountability that underpin our collective well-being.

Furthermore, we urge members of the public to exercise caution and due diligence in their financial dealings, especially within the burgeoning crypto space. It is imperative that we remain vigilant against opportunistic individuals who seek to exploit others for personal gain.

In conclusion, the National Leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students, reiterates its unequivocal support for Mr. Jesam Micheal and his pursuit of justice. We stand shoulder to shoulder with him and the affected investors, unwavering in our commitment to uphold honesty, integrity, and accountability within our society.

Sincerely Yours in Nation Building,

Dist. Sen. Ekundina Segun Elvis
President of the Senate, NANS National.

Comrade Leo Kolawalole Mayowa
Assistant Secretary General, NANS National.

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