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Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame.

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Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame.

Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

 

Sahara Weekly Reports That Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame. It was the gathering of creme de la creme dignitaries at the Induction of top personalities into the Hall of fame as part of activities to mark the  40th anniversary of Edo state-owned Ambrose Ali University,  Ekpoma.

 

 

Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame.

 

 

 

The entrance to the venue of the event attracted tens of students as they danced with AAU cultural 

 

 

 

 

 

Business tycoon and Philanthropist, Chief lemon Ikpea who was represented by frontline Politician, Pastor Osagie Ize-iyamu, on Thursday became the cynosure of all eyes at the 40th-anniversary celebration and induction into the hall of fame of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) Ekpoma.

 

 

Excitement As Billionaire Leemon Ikpea, Elumelu, Imansuagbon, Others Inducted Into AAU Hall of Fame.

 

 

His entrance into the venue of the event attracted tens of students as they danced to music rendition by AAU’s cultural troupe to welcome into the arena guests and well-wishers.

 

 

 

 

 

Others inducted are Politician and Businessman, Bar Ken Imasuagbon; Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndidi Elumelu.

 

 

 

 

 

Ikpea was represented by the Edo state 2020 governorship election candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

 

 

 

 

Ikpea said the award was a call to continue to do more of what he is doing for humanity.

 

 

 

 

 

He said his vision of a viable country remains unchanged with institutions like AAU producing quality manpower.

 

 

 

 

 

On his part, Imansuagbon who dedicated his award in memory of the late founder said that he was motivated by the selfless service of the founder of the school, Professor Ambrose Alli.

 

 

 

 

 

“Alli never built empires for himself but look what has become of his name today. What are we in this generation going to live for our children.”?

 

 

 

 

 

In a Goodwill message, Olumelu who is an alma mata of the university said the Industry of the management and staff of the School have made them excel in their various field.

 

 

 

 

 

In his address, Ag Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Benson Osadolor, said the award and induction into the school’s hall of fame were to celebrate persons who in several ways impacted the development of the university.

 

 

 

 

 

It will be recalled that Oil magnate and GMD Lee Engineering Construction Limited, Chief lemon Ikpea was honored at Vanguard Personality Award of the Year as “Business Man of the Year 2020/2021” for his contribution in key sectors of the economy which includes Oil and Gass, Aviation, Real Estate and Employment Generation.

 

 

 

 

 

The State Governor, Godwin Obaseki who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor,’s Office, Jimoh Ijegbai said his administration plans to make AAU one of the top five universities in the world.

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Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal

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…As Dangote Refinery partners MRS to sell PMS at N935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets

 

 

Sahara Weekly Unveils That The Foremost entrepreneur and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira for crude swap deal on the Nigerian economy, which has led to reduction in prices of petroleum products in the country.

 

Dangote Hails Tinubu on Impact of Crude for Naira Swap Deal

 

To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.

 

 

“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre” he added. This price has already commenced in Lagos, and it will be offered nationwide from Monday.

 

 

In his statement, he called on other oil marketers such as the NNPC Retail and all other marketers, “to work with us to ensure that Nigerians enjoy high-quality petrol at discounted prices.”

 

 

According to him, “The Dangote Refinery is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. We will therefore continue to work with various value chain players to deliver high quality petrol at cheaper prices. Our aim is for all Nigerians to have ready access to high quality petroleum products that are good for their vehicles, good for their health, and good for their pockets.

 

 

Recall that in September, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) under the leadership of Mr. President approved the sale of crude to local refineries in Naira and corresponding purchase of petroleum products in Naira. The move, which commenced on October 1, led to reduced pressure on the dollar and ensured the stability of the local currency.

 

 

Dangote thanked Nigerians for their unwavering support and the government for creating an enabling environment for the domestic refining industry.

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Port Harcourt Refinery Stays Active: NNPC Denounces Sabotage Rumors

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NNPC Debunks Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Port Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational

 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has dismissed reports circulating in certain media outlets claiming that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery, which was re-streamed two months ago, has been shut down.

In a statement released by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company clarified that the refinery is fully operational. The statement noted that the facility’s operational status was recently verified by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC during a site inspection.

“Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing,” the statement confirmed, emphasizing that allegations of the refinery’s shutdown are baseless and intended to create panic or artificial scarcity in the fuel market.

NNPC Ltd urged members of the public to disregard such misleading reports, labeling them as the work of those seeking to exploit Nigerians.

The Old Port Harcourt Refinery has been in operation since its re-streaming, and the company remains committed to ensuring stability in the supply of petroleum products across the country.

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Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

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Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

In a show of solidarity, the Committee of Banks in Nigeria has extended a helping hand to victims of the September 2024 floods in Jigawa State. On Thursday, a high-profile delegation led by Dr. Oliver Alawuba, Chairman of the Committee and Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), visited Dutse, the state capital, to present relief materials to the state government.
The donated items, worth several million Naira, included essential food supplies such as rice and cooking oil, along with mattresses and beverages. Dr. Alawuba highlighted that the gesture aimed to alleviate the hardship faced by flood victims and support critical institutions, especially public hospitals, in their efforts to assist those affected.
“We stand in solidarity with the people and government of Jigawa State during this difficult time. This donation is our way of expressing empathy and supporting those who have lost loved ones, properties, and livelihoods,” Dr. Alawuba stated.
The delegation included notable banking leaders such as Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna of Access Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji of Zenith Bank Plc, and Dr. (Mrs.) Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe of Fidelity Bank Plc, among others. Their collective presence underscored the banking sector’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and national development.
Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi expressed profound gratitude for the donation, describing the visit as a rare and commendable act of compassion. He assured the delegation that the relief materials would be judiciously distributed to the intended beneficiaries, emphasizing the importance of partnerships in rebuilding lives and communities.
The Committee of Banks also reiterated their commitment to supporting Nigerians during emergencies, drawing attention to previous interventions, including relief efforts during the 2011 and 2013 floods, the COVID-19 pandemic, and security initiatives like the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.
This humanitarian gesture reflects the collective resolve of Nigeria’s financial institutions to foster social and economic growth, making a meaningful impact in times of need.
Nigerian Banks Donate Multimillion Naira Relief Materials to Jigawa Flood Victims

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