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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Empower women with ICT skills, says IPC
Monday, March 12, 2012
ANOTHER PRONACO, OTHERS SOVEREIGN CONFERENCE UNDERWAY
Political Leaders of thought across Nigeria's six geo political zones may have concluded plans to convene a another peoples’ national conference, independent of government, to prevent military intervention and chaos in the country
*OKUNNIYI
This was disclosed on Sunday in Lagos by Mr. Olawale Okunniyi, Spokesperson for the pro national conference advocates in Nigeria, while reacting to the heightening tension in Nigeria and the non committal on national political consensus expressed by government in the media in the last three weeks
The veteran political organizer also revealed that government may not be able to stop a peoples’ driven national confab to be initiated by the coalition of forces advocating for an independent peoples’ national conference by mid-year as the window given to government to make up its mind closes by June
Okunniyi, a close confidant of the former Leader of the Pro National Conference Organization, PRONACO, late Chief Anthony Enahoro, and the Secretary of the Prof Ben Nwabueze led Project Nigeria – National Consensus Group, said a special document calling for the participation of the building blocks of the Nigerian federation at the proposed confab is already being prepared by sponsors of the conference
He also disclosed that some of the main working documents for the proposed independent peoples’ national conference, which is likely to run for one year would be the 1999 constitution, the PRONACO’s Draft Peoples’ Constitution among others such as the model Constitutions of the Patriots, the Citizens’ Forum for Constitutional Reforms and the United Action for Democracy
“Constitution making is a special activity reserved for a constituent assembly of a country in every decent clime. It is irresponsible and shameful for Nigeria to continue to run a democracy without a consensus document but on a decree tagged 1999 constitution foisted by the military on May 29, 1999 after elections have already been conducted” Okunniyi stated
The PRONACO Chief also informed that the military due to the exigency of the time strongly advised the incoming civilian regime to ensure that the transitional anomaly was corrected by convening a proper constituent assembly immediately they assume power.
“But alas! 13 years after, our civilian opportunists are yet to rectify this foundational problem of our democracy but preferring to continue to amend the subsisting military decree not minding the unprecedented bloodletting and killings in the country incited by the unpopular constitutional structure inflicted on the Nigerian peoples” Okunniyi lamented
He however stated that “If the national assembly is truly concerned about the unprecedented loss of lives in the country, it can urgently invoke section 9 of the same 1999 constitution to; either enact a law or amend that same section of the constitution for the purpose of a giving legal backing to the convention of a constituent assembly of the Nigerian peoples, which normally should have been done at the outset or advent of the current democracy but skipped by the military”
Okunniyi said the proposed national confab promises to be more elaborate, inclusive and decisive than the one organized between 2005 and 2006 under the auspices of PRONACO as more stakeholders have already signed on, following the various consultations and national dialogue put together in recent times by Project Nigeria and the National Summit Group.
This was disclosed on Sunday in Lagos by Mr. Olawale Okunniyi, Spokesperson for the pro national conference advocates in Nigeria, while reacting to the heightening tension in Nigeria and the non committal on national political consensus expressed by government in the media in the last three weeks
The veteran political organizer also revealed that government may not be able to stop a peoples’ driven national confab to be initiated by the coalition of forces advocating for an independent peoples’ national conference by mid-year as the window given to government to make up its mind closes by June
Okunniyi, a close confidant of the former Leader of the Pro National Conference Organization, PRONACO, late Chief Anthony Enahoro, and the Secretary of the Prof Ben Nwabueze led Project Nigeria – National Consensus Group, said a special document calling for the participation of the building blocks of the Nigerian federation at the proposed confab is already being prepared by sponsors of the conference
He also disclosed that some of the main working documents for the proposed independent peoples’ national conference, which is likely to run for one year would be the 1999 constitution, the PRONACO’s Draft Peoples’ Constitution among others such as the model Constitutions of the Patriots, the Citizens’ Forum for Constitutional Reforms and the United Action for Democracy
“Constitution making is a special activity reserved for a constituent assembly of a country in every decent clime. It is irresponsible and shameful for Nigeria to continue to run a democracy without a consensus document but on a decree tagged 1999 constitution foisted by the military on May 29, 1999 after elections have already been conducted” Okunniyi stated
The PRONACO Chief also informed that the military due to the exigency of the time strongly advised the incoming civilian regime to ensure that the transitional anomaly was corrected by convening a proper constituent assembly immediately they assume power.
“But alas! 13 years after, our civilian opportunists are yet to rectify this foundational problem of our democracy but preferring to continue to amend the subsisting military decree not minding the unprecedented bloodletting and killings in the country incited by the unpopular constitutional structure inflicted on the Nigerian peoples” Okunniyi lamented
He however stated that “If the national assembly is truly concerned about the unprecedented loss of lives in the country, it can urgently invoke section 9 of the same 1999 constitution to; either enact a law or amend that same section of the constitution for the purpose of a giving legal backing to the convention of a constituent assembly of the Nigerian peoples, which normally should have been done at the outset or advent of the current democracy but skipped by the military”
Okunniyi said the proposed national confab promises to be more elaborate, inclusive and decisive than the one organized between 2005 and 2006 under the auspices of PRONACO as more stakeholders have already signed on, following the various consultations and national dialogue put together in recent times by Project Nigeria and the National Summit Group.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Akintola Williams Deloitte celebrates Alumni again
Alumni Celebration:
L-R: Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Sir Ike Nwakolo, both retired partners of Akintola Williams Deloitte; and Mr. Adeniyi Obe, Office Managing Partner of Akintola Williams Deloitte, Lagos Office, at Deloitte Nigeria Alumni Celebration held recently at Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos
Akintola Williams Deloitte recently held its 3rd Alumni dinner to celebrate past and present staff members and partners, at the prestigious Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Alumni celebration, which held Wednesday, October 26, brought together over a 100 Deloitte and ex-Deloitte CFOs, CEO, Managers, and self-employed professionals from the Consumer Business, Telecommunication, Technology, Financial Services, Energy & Resources and Public sector industries to enjoy a night of relaxation, camaraderie & friendship .
The Office Managing Partner of Akintola Williams Deloitte, Lagos Office, Mr. Adeniyi Obe, gave his opening remarks and recognised the presence of retired Akintola Williams Deloitte partners, some of which included Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Mr. Segun Odubogun and Sir Ike Nwokolo, as well as other past staff members and partners.
The evening was an opportunity for Deloitte Nigeria alumni: past and current staff and partners to get reconnected and share the latest news. Akintola Williams Deloitte, the Nigerian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, did not fail to do what it does best, which is ‘share best practices.’
In line with the global organisation’s vision’ to be the standard of excellence,’ an insightful discuss on the International Financial Standards (IFRS): Conversion Considerations for Company’s board & project team was led by the IFRS Partner, Oduware Uwadiae. To reinforce the subject matter, IFRS e-learning CDs were distributed to all attendees .The guests were then served to a sumptuous buffet dinner.
During his closing speech, Mr. Adeniyi Obe acknowledged, “At Akintola Williams Deloitte, we are very proud of the accomplishments of our alumni and value their contributions to our industry, country, and the Deloitte family.
We hope to continue to have the Akintola Williams Deloitte Alumni celebration, year after year.” The Deloitte Nigeria Alumni network, through a sequence of exclusive alumni events, networking sites, like Facebook, and its internet site at www.deloitte.co/ng is aimed at strengthening local and global connections between current staff and partners, alumni and retired partners.
If you are a former Akintola Williams Deloitte employee or retired partner, and would like to register your details, please contact Clients & Markets at Akintola Williams Deloitte to join the alumni network or email your name and contact details to infonigeria@deloitte.com
L-R: Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Sir Ike Nwakolo, both retired partners of Akintola Williams Deloitte; and Mr. Adeniyi Obe, Office Managing Partner of Akintola Williams Deloitte, Lagos Office, at Deloitte Nigeria Alumni Celebration held recently at Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos
Akintola Williams Deloitte recently held its 3rd Alumni dinner to celebrate past and present staff members and partners, at the prestigious Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Alumni celebration, which held Wednesday, October 26, brought together over a 100 Deloitte and ex-Deloitte CFOs, CEO, Managers, and self-employed professionals from the Consumer Business, Telecommunication, Technology, Financial Services, Energy & Resources and Public sector industries to enjoy a night of relaxation, camaraderie & friendship .
The Office Managing Partner of Akintola Williams Deloitte, Lagos Office, Mr. Adeniyi Obe, gave his opening remarks and recognised the presence of retired Akintola Williams Deloitte partners, some of which included Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, Mr. Segun Odubogun and Sir Ike Nwokolo, as well as other past staff members and partners.
The evening was an opportunity for Deloitte Nigeria alumni: past and current staff and partners to get reconnected and share the latest news. Akintola Williams Deloitte, the Nigerian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, did not fail to do what it does best, which is ‘share best practices.’
In line with the global organisation’s vision’ to be the standard of excellence,’ an insightful discuss on the International Financial Standards (IFRS): Conversion Considerations for Company’s board & project team was led by the IFRS Partner, Oduware Uwadiae. To reinforce the subject matter, IFRS e-learning CDs were distributed to all attendees .The guests were then served to a sumptuous buffet dinner.
During his closing speech, Mr. Adeniyi Obe acknowledged, “At Akintola Williams Deloitte, we are very proud of the accomplishments of our alumni and value their contributions to our industry, country, and the Deloitte family.
We hope to continue to have the Akintola Williams Deloitte Alumni celebration, year after year.” The Deloitte Nigeria Alumni network, through a sequence of exclusive alumni events, networking sites, like Facebook, and its internet site at www.deloitte.co/ng is aimed at strengthening local and global connections between current staff and partners, alumni and retired partners.
If you are a former Akintola Williams Deloitte employee or retired partner, and would like to register your details, please contact Clients & Markets at Akintola Williams Deloitte to join the alumni network or email your name and contact details to infonigeria@deloitte.com
Thursday, July 7, 2011
The Street Reporters: Court remands activist in prison
The Street Reporters: Court remands activist in prison: "Human rights activist and President of Nigerian Renaissance Movement (NRM) Conrade Agba Justin Jalingo was Wednesday on arrival at Zone 2 Po..."
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Court remands activist in prison
Human rights activist and President of Nigerian Renaissance Movement (NRM) Conrade Agba Justin Jalingo was Wednesday on arrival at Zone 2 Police Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos State, on invitation of the police, ordered into a waiting police Hilux van and was whisked to an Igbosere Magistrate Court, where he was subsequently slammed with a three-count Charge.
*Photo: AGBA JALINGO in Igbosere Court cell
Comrade Agba was charged along his apartment caretaker for alleged conspiracy, forcefully entering uncompleted building and holding possession of the uncompleted building, allegedly preventing one Mrs Comfort Eyitayo from using the premises.
He had earlier written a petition to the police alleging threat to his life and that of his household when one Mrs Comfort Eyitayo who is claiming ownership of the apartment where he reside invaded his residence at No 1, Keyinde Street, Ogudu, Lagos State, Nigeria with eight men in military uniform over a month ago.
Suspecting that the police has refused to properly investigate his allegation, he filed a suit at Ikeja High Court, urging the court to among other prayers, determine the ownership of the property since three different owners had claimed to own the uncompleted building where he lives.
following application for their bail by their counsels, the defendants were subsequently granted bail by Magistrate W. B. Balogun in the sum of N100, 000.00 and two sureties in like sum.
the matter was adjourned the August 2, 2011.
The Charge Sheet:
Comrade Agba was charged along his apartment caretaker for alleged conspiracy, forcefully entering uncompleted building and holding possession of the uncompleted building, allegedly preventing one Mrs Comfort Eyitayo from using the premises.
He had earlier written a petition to the police alleging threat to his life and that of his household when one Mrs Comfort Eyitayo who is claiming ownership of the apartment where he reside invaded his residence at No 1, Keyinde Street, Ogudu, Lagos State, Nigeria with eight men in military uniform over a month ago.
Suspecting that the police has refused to properly investigate his allegation, he filed a suit at Ikeja High Court, urging the court to among other prayers, determine the ownership of the property since three different owners had claimed to own the uncompleted building where he lives.
following application for their bail by their counsels, the defendants were subsequently granted bail by Magistrate W. B. Balogun in the sum of N100, 000.00 and two sureties in like sum.
the matter was adjourned the August 2, 2011.
The Charge Sheet:
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Buhari demands el-Rufai's release
The Presidential Candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change(CPC) and former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, has demanded the immediate release of former FCT minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai who was detained by the State Security Service(SSS) Saturday morning.
* Nasir el-Rufai
El-Rufai was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon his arrival from London without being told of the reasons for his arrest and whisked to the SSS Headquarters.
Spokesman for General Muhammadu Buhari, Yinka Odumakin in a statement today said "Gen Buhari condemns this brazen act of intimidation, harassment and flagrant violation of citizens right in a democratic atmosphere. It only shows that there are more people in our country who know how to win by hook and crook than those who know how to make proper use of their 'victory'”, he said.
He added that hounding innocent citizens to detention in less than a month in office while failing to rise to the security challenges facing the nation shows a regime that does not understand what its priorities should be.
He therefore calls for the immediate release of El- Rufai from unjust incarceration by the SSS who can then proceed to prefer whatever charges they have against him in court if he has committed any offence known to the laws of the land. "But to keep him in gaol without any charges will only cast the administration in the mould of a vindictive regime that is launching a wave of political repression because it is jittery”, he concluded.
* Nasir el-Rufai
El-Rufai was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport upon his arrival from London without being told of the reasons for his arrest and whisked to the SSS Headquarters.
Spokesman for General Muhammadu Buhari, Yinka Odumakin in a statement today said "Gen Buhari condemns this brazen act of intimidation, harassment and flagrant violation of citizens right in a democratic atmosphere. It only shows that there are more people in our country who know how to win by hook and crook than those who know how to make proper use of their 'victory'”, he said.
He added that hounding innocent citizens to detention in less than a month in office while failing to rise to the security challenges facing the nation shows a regime that does not understand what its priorities should be.
He therefore calls for the immediate release of El- Rufai from unjust incarceration by the SSS who can then proceed to prefer whatever charges they have against him in court if he has committed any offence known to the laws of the land. "But to keep him in gaol without any charges will only cast the administration in the mould of a vindictive regime that is launching a wave of political repression because it is jittery”, he concluded.
Friday, June 24, 2011
CACOL to Jonathan: Ministers that must never be
The Executive Chairman of the Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL),Comrade Debo Adeniran has admonished the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Goodluck Jonathan not to succumb to pressures from his party members to appoint proven incompetent people as ministers, not the least are past ministers whose performance history are below expectation of Nigerians.
President Jonathan
One of such ministers, according to Adeniran, is the immediate past Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke.
Considering the former minister's antecedent while in office as the AGF, the CACOL Chairman allegedly averred that Mr Adoke contributed to the festering national sore that corruption is instead of curtailing it.
Adeniran explained that Adoke always exhibited arrogance of impunity when ever he wanted to withdraw cases that anti graft agencies like Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) have painstakingly investigated and charged to the court of law.
Said he, "we can boldly say that Adoke was the bane of the effectiveness and smooth operation of anti graft agencies and could aptly be described as an Ambassador of Corruption in Nigeria".
Going down the memory lane, he added that during Adoke's tenure, the former AGF was fond of asking the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) as well as the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to drop corruption charges against his favourite Publicly Exposed Persons (PEPs) for his own ministry to preside over it.
"And each time such cases are taken over by him, they were withdrawn from courts by entering charges against them without recourse to the agency that might have expended time, energy and public resources in investigating such cases. Recent information has it that about 30 cases have been, in the verge of being withdrawn or admitted to the corruptible transaction called "Plea-Bargain" in such circumstances.
A few prominent of such cases include the ones involving the Vaswani Brothers who were accused of multi-billion naira tax evasion and forgery, Kenny Martins of PEF notoriety, former Controller-General of Customs, Julius Berger Plc., Siemens, etc.
The withdrawal of charges against indicted multinational companies which included Julius Berger, Siemens Plc, Saipem, Technip and Haliburton Inc. Quoting from a newspaper, the anti-corruptin activist submitted at a press briefing that the AGF had told Journalists that the Federal Government has recovered $170.6m penal fines from multinational companies indicted in the Halliburton scandal in their bid to escape.
A total of about $255m would have been received as restitution from the indicted companies, which is considerably less than those imposed by foreign countries involved in the case.
A vivid example is the US government, which fined Halliburton $559m. It has been discovered that , here in Nigeria , the company paid a paltry fine and individuals haven?t made restitution.
His latest bid before leaving office was the case of Alhaji Suleiman Bello, the former minister of State for Health, who was alleged of collecting N4.2 million from the Adamawa State Governor in the year 2007.
After the ICPC has tried in its own bit in the effort to bring the culprit to book by making sure that he is being prosecuted, The then Attorney General in person of Mr Mohammed Adoke tried to misuse his power to cover up a sin that has already being made known to the general public.
But for decisive intervention of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, 28 October, 2010 which refused the bid of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN), to withdraw the charge against Anosike brothers over the alleged dissipation of the Daily Times of Nigeria Plc's assets as Justice Pat Ajoku dismissed the AGF's application on the matter.
He, therefore, described Mohammed Adoke as a man who has used all his might and power to defend people who have raped and robbed the country of his resources and therefore should not be considered as one of the nominees in the ministers list.
The CACOL Chief further said that new Jonathan Goodluck cabinet should treat the fight against corruption in Nigeria as a topmost priority and therefore advised that all hands must be on deck to fight the menace to a standstill. Adeniran reminded President Jonathan that the Nigerian masses voted for him and not PDP and urged him to ensure he delivered on all his campaign promises so that the country will move to a greater height in area of human and infrastructural development.
One of such ministers, according to Adeniran, is the immediate past Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Bello Adoke.
Considering the former minister's antecedent while in office as the AGF, the CACOL Chairman allegedly averred that Mr Adoke contributed to the festering national sore that corruption is instead of curtailing it.
Adeniran explained that Adoke always exhibited arrogance of impunity when ever he wanted to withdraw cases that anti graft agencies like Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) have painstakingly investigated and charged to the court of law.
Said he, "we can boldly say that Adoke was the bane of the effectiveness and smooth operation of anti graft agencies and could aptly be described as an Ambassador of Corruption in Nigeria".
Going down the memory lane, he added that during Adoke's tenure, the former AGF was fond of asking the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) as well as the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to drop corruption charges against his favourite Publicly Exposed Persons (PEPs) for his own ministry to preside over it.
"And each time such cases are taken over by him, they were withdrawn from courts by entering charges against them without recourse to the agency that might have expended time, energy and public resources in investigating such cases. Recent information has it that about 30 cases have been, in the verge of being withdrawn or admitted to the corruptible transaction called "Plea-Bargain" in such circumstances.
A few prominent of such cases include the ones involving the Vaswani Brothers who were accused of multi-billion naira tax evasion and forgery, Kenny Martins of PEF notoriety, former Controller-General of Customs, Julius Berger Plc., Siemens, etc.
The withdrawal of charges against indicted multinational companies which included Julius Berger, Siemens Plc, Saipem, Technip and Haliburton Inc. Quoting from a newspaper, the anti-corruptin activist submitted at a press briefing that the AGF had told Journalists that the Federal Government has recovered $170.6m penal fines from multinational companies indicted in the Halliburton scandal in their bid to escape.
A total of about $255m would have been received as restitution from the indicted companies, which is considerably less than those imposed by foreign countries involved in the case.
A vivid example is the US government, which fined Halliburton $559m. It has been discovered that , here in Nigeria , the company paid a paltry fine and individuals haven?t made restitution.
His latest bid before leaving office was the case of Alhaji Suleiman Bello, the former minister of State for Health, who was alleged of collecting N4.2 million from the Adamawa State Governor in the year 2007.
After the ICPC has tried in its own bit in the effort to bring the culprit to book by making sure that he is being prosecuted, The then Attorney General in person of Mr Mohammed Adoke tried to misuse his power to cover up a sin that has already being made known to the general public.
But for decisive intervention of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, 28 October, 2010 which refused the bid of the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Adoke (SAN), to withdraw the charge against Anosike brothers over the alleged dissipation of the Daily Times of Nigeria Plc's assets as Justice Pat Ajoku dismissed the AGF's application on the matter.
He, therefore, described Mohammed Adoke as a man who has used all his might and power to defend people who have raped and robbed the country of his resources and therefore should not be considered as one of the nominees in the ministers list.
The CACOL Chief further said that new Jonathan Goodluck cabinet should treat the fight against corruption in Nigeria as a topmost priority and therefore advised that all hands must be on deck to fight the menace to a standstill. Adeniran reminded President Jonathan that the Nigerian masses voted for him and not PDP and urged him to ensure he delivered on all his campaign promises so that the country will move to a greater height in area of human and infrastructural development.
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