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Shock As Tinubu Assigns Ministerial Portfolios; Wike Is FCT Minister, Umahi, Works, Alake Loses Information, Badaru Gets Defence

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By Ayodele Oni

In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike’s appointment is unprecedented as it is the first time a non- Norther will be so appointed.

In another unprecedented appointment, former Governor of Ebonyi State gas been appointed the Minister for Works. This is a first for an Igbo man.

These facts came as Tinubu is reported to have assigned portfolios to the newly appointed Ministers.

Cleared by the Senate, the Minister’s designate are yet to be sworn in by President Tinubu.

According to the list of portfolios sighted  Wednesday evening, Blueprint publisher, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Malagi has been named Minister of Information and and National Orientation, first time the office, for years, is going North.

Former governors of Rivers and Ebonyi States Nyesom Wike and David Umahi will take charge of FCT and Ministry of Works.

Their Jigawa State counterpart,  Mohammed Badaru named Minister of Defence, while former Governor of Plateau State is Minister for Labour and Productivity.

Former special adviser to the president on communications and strategy, Dele Alake had been highly favoured to take charge of information ministry.

There has not been official confirmation of portfolios allocation from the Presidency.

More details, later.

Oyo  State Governor, Makinde, Advocates Single Tenure For Governors, President

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, who is serving his second tenure in office, has said that a single tenure of five or six years is ideal for Governors, President and other elected political office holders.

The Governor believes that this would allow them enough time to do everything they have in mind within a single term instead of thinking about second term.

The Governor spoke on Wednesday while playing host to the National Executive of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), to flag off their retreat in Ibadan.

The Governor called on Nigerians to pray for those in positions of authority, noting that politics is over and it is time for governance.

Makinde stated: “But maybe, if we have the opportunity to discuss this, I think a five or six-years single term will really be enough for most of us to do whatever it is that we are supposed to do.”

He maintained that governance is about the interest and wellness of the country, noting that political parties would come and go but the country would remain stressing the need for Nigerians to pray and work with those in positions of authority.

The Governor, in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, urged Nigerians to put politics behind them and face the task of governance.

“Political parties will come and go, but our country will remain. We must pray for those in authority. Politics is over. It is time for governance.

“These leaders God has asked us to pray for are products of who the political parties present to us. And these leaders have been chosen, we are obligated to pray for them and work with them.

“Well, if we don’t like those in authority, what should we do? We have another opportunity in another four years to vote again.”

The governor described the theme of the retreat, “Going from Strength to Strength,” as indicative of where Nigeria should be as a nation.

He urged  Nigerians to join hands to rebuild the nation, while calling on Christians to pray for the restoration of Nigeria’s glory so that it could go from strength to strength.

“I listened to the National President of PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, on the theme chosen for this serious event, ‘Going from Strength to Strength. Well, I think this is really apt, because that is where we are supposed to be as a nation.

“We must think about rebuilding our nation and the role the body of Christ has to play in that process. The Bible asks Christians to pray for their leaders.

“As Christians, we should carry out the work that God has assigned to us effectively.”

Governor Makinde equally used the occasion to call on Christians to make conscious efforts to participate in politics.

He said, by so doing, the ones considered unfit by the majority would not continue to make decisions for the majority of the people.

Earlier in his address, the PFN National President, Bishop Wale Oke, said the retreat came at a very critical time in the nation’s history.

He noted that the country had just gone through a general election that shook the nation to its foundation and almost pitched Nigerians against one another.

“We Shall Not Give In To  Propaganda By Terrorists’’ – NAF

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Adesina Soyooye
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Hassan Bala Abubakar - Cheif of Air Staff

By Adesina Soyooye

A mourning, but defiant Nigeria Airforce, NAF, says it will not give in to propaganda by terrorists. Such propaganda, NAF noted, is meant to distract it and demoralise the troops.

NAF which lost one of its helicopters, M1-171,in a crash, on Tuesday in Chukuba Village, Shiroro Local Government Area,  Niger State while on a casuality-evacuation operation, and suffered fatalities, was reacting to the gory video, allegedly of the crashed aircraft and the mangled bodies of soldiers making the rounds on Social Media.

The video, a handiwork of the insurgents, who claimed  to have shot down the aircraft, is disturbing.

But NAF, in a statement signed  its Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabwet, said it will not give in to the propaganda, and would continue with its investigation to find out exactly the circumstances surrounding the crash of the aircraft and the fatalities. It noted that in a situation, such as we have in Nigeria, such incidents “of fatalities, mishaps and crashes are sometimes inevitable.”

The statement, also, warned those who are spreading the video by reposting it to have a rethink and consider the effect such postings would have on the morale of the troops fighting to protect and preserve their Fatherland.

Following, the full text of the statement.

“The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been drawn to a video circulating on social media platforms allegedly depicting the wreckage of the crashed MI-171 helicopter with bodies of victims at Chukuba Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. While it is not in the character of the NAF to respond to such claims, particularly one peddled by terrorists, concerns expressed by well-meaning Nigerians on the need to address the propaganda becomes imperative.

“Like all military organizations involved in counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, incidences of fatalities, mishaps and crashes are sometimes inevitable.  For the NAF, the last 8 years has seen an increased level of air operations in efforts at checkmating the nefarious activities of terrorists and criminal elements in the country. With heightened levels of air operations, occasioned by an enhanced fleet, the likelihood of air mishaps and accidents at times become unavoidable and inevitable due to various reasons. Indeed, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar said this much when he hosted Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State, yesterday 15 August 2023, at his office where he noted that the rates of aircraft accidents/incidences are directly proportional to the heightened level of air operations. While the NAF regrets such unfortunate incidents, especially as they involve the loss of lives of our colleagues, the Service will never shy away from unravelling the probable cause of the crash with a view to drawing lessons.

“For those aiding and abetting the propaganda tendencies of terrorists, deliberately or inadvertently, by spreading the videos of the alleged crash site with gory pictures of dead military personnel, the need to rethink the consequences of their actions on the morale of troops, families of deceased personnel as well as on Nigeria’s national security is imperative.

“For the NAF and indeed the entire members of the Armed Forces, our resolve and determination to bring the current security situation in Niger State and indeed all troubled spots in the country remains unshaken. Infact, if anything, we are determined more than ever before, to take on the enemy frontally until they are brought to their knees.

“While calling on all Nigerians to continue to support the Armed Forces of Nigerian and other security agencies as we all jointly confront our common enemies, the NAF wishes to appreciate the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his message of condolence and words encouragement. Our appreciation also goes to other well-meaning Nigerians for their support.”

University Of Calabar Investigates Dean Over Allegations Of Inappropriate Harassment Of Female Law Students

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Adesina Soyooye
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UNICAL Law Students Protests

By Adesina Soyooye

An unprecedented protest against the Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Professor Cyril Ndifon, by female students of his Faculty, has forced the authorities of the University, to institute a probe into the allegations.

The female Law students, accompanied by their male colleagues, placards in hand, stormed the office of Vice Chancellor Professor Florence Obi, in protest and accused the Dean of inappropriate harassment of the female students. They said they were tired of the exploitation of their feminity by the Dean, and demanded his sack.

However, Professor Ndifon in his first reaction, denied the allegations and said the protest against him was sponsored by those who want out by deliberately soiling his hard earned clean reputation.

Some of the inscriptions on the placards displayed by the protesting students read, among others:

  • “The Faculty of Law not a brothel”
  • “Ndifon must go for our sanity”
  • “We are tired of buying law journals”
  • “We are tired of lecturers not attending classes”
  • “Law girls are not your bonanza; Prof. Ndifon should stop grabbing us”

But reports quoted the embattled Professor Ndifon as saying in his defence:

“For Christ’s sake, I don’t teach Year 2B or Year one students, so I don’t know why they have chosen to drag my name into the mud.

“This was why I said earlier that the allegations were lies, cooked from the pit of hell, just to destroy a reputation that I had spent decades building”

Eyo Bassey, the University’s Spokesperson, who confirmed the protest on Tuesday, said the University management has met with the aggrieved parties and  issue a statement.

“Yesterday (Monday), the students came out with their protest, carrying placards, which you saw online bearing various inscriptions,” Bassey told The PUNCH.

“They were invited by the Vice Chancellor. The staffers of the faculty of law were invited to come and address Management as well as their Senior Faculty Staff about whatever might have been their complaints.

“They spoke and raised a lot of issues. It is not even just about sexual allegations. There are all kinds of other issues they raised and management commended them for bringing the issues to their attention.”

This is the first time female students would rise in anger and frustration against alleged inappropriate behaviour by some of their lecturers.

Petrol Pump Price Hike: Presidency Lied, Only Market Forces Can Determine Price – IPMAN

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Ayodele Oni
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Pump Price in Nigeria

By Ayodele Oni

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has said that it is only market forces that can determine whether pump price of petrol will rise or not.

According to IPMAN, the Presidency lacks necessary information data on petroleum business to assure Nigerians that there will not be further increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol.

A presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, had while briefing State House correspondents on Tuesday, dismissed insinuations that there would be further increase in fuel price, considering the rise in dollar rate.

But, speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, IPMAN chairman in Rivers State, Dr. Joseph Obele, said the claim shows that the Presidency lacked basic knowledge of the principles of the economy.

Obele stated that the claim by the Presidency would only be possible if the Federal Government will secretly re-introduce subsidy payment to cover the additional cost as being lamented by the fuel importers.

“Mr President had earlier removed fuel subsidy, this implies that the commodity is now a deregulated product. Prices in a deregulated economy are not benchmarked or controlled, rather they are moderated by market forces.

“Petroleum importers have announced last week that landing cost for PMS has increased above ₦700 because of high rate of foreign exchange, yet you are saying petrol price won’t increase. That is not possible in any way.

“That statement from Presidency can only be possible if the federal government will secretly re-introduce subsidy payment for the additional cost as lamented by the importers.

“Otherwise, the importers of petroleum products from the international market will pause further importation. I can tell you on good authority that they have suspended. We are currently experiencing a supply gap. There is shortage of supply at the moment.

“Majority of the importers and depots have announced price increment yesterday Tuesday 15th August, yet someone is telling us that petrol price won’t increase.

“I think they tell us what we want to hear to calm us, and what is the reality? As long as we keep importing from the international market, then prices will reflect as such because of external elements.

“External elements are uncontrollable, since no man can control such external variables, then no one should have the capacity to lie to Nigerians that price will not be increased.

“Can you control the Russian-Ukraine war or increase in foreign exchange rate that is affecting the prices of petroleum products? If no, then how can you control the price of PMS that is imported from the international market?

“The earlier we repair our refineries, the better for us as a nation. Then, we can locally control the price of PMS.”

“Your Days Are Numbered In Our Forest Reserves”, Ondo Govt Warns Settlers Of Consequences

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

The Ondo State Government has reminded settlers in its forest reserves that they are strangers and should be prepared to quit at any time.

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture, Akin Olotu, who spoke in Akure at a Correspondents Media parley, on Wednesday, said; “I believe this administration is so kind to them,  unlike what we had in the past. It is a punishable offence for anybody to just enter a forest reserve, build houses, create camps, pull down the trees and others. It is five years imprisonment.

“When this administration came in, we started the registration of farmers in the forest and the registration was never meant to confirm the ownership on them.

“And when we started it, most of them were not faithful, and most of them were not from Ondo state and we now made it compulsory for them that you cannot be mining our resources here and take it to elsewhere.

“Forest is a creation of law, so you need a counter law to declassify the forest. Ondo State Government is not wicked with anybody and no responsible government will just allow the forest reserve to be occupied by people without knowing them.

“So the security of our forest reserve, boosting of our cocoa production in the state and making it exportable are very paramount to us.”

Olotu, warned the so called ‘Camp Heads’ at the forest reserve areas to stop fomenting the efforts of the government to provide the adequate security for farmers in the state.

Olotu,  reiterated its commitment to collaborate and support all efforts to develop and move the cocoa and cashew industries forward in the state.

According to him, if the government at all levels put more efforts to develop cocoa, cashew and the value chain locally, there would be tremendous impact on the economy.

“We have a lot of benefits from these cocoa, cashew, cheer butter among others because they are exportable. So we need forest and this is the critical area government need to look into.

“So if we develop cocoa, cashew and the value chain locally, there will be tremendous impact on the economy.

“And it will create a lot of jobs for the people, crime rate will go down, and we will have a lot of foreign exchange in a sustainable way. There should be an equal attention to tree crops because we need forest.

“There must be an immediate and conscious efforts to promote all these crops in the country. It is a matter of necessity, it is not something that should be delayed, it can be treated the way the issue of fuel subsidy was treated.

“For us to do it successful, we need adequate security. All governors have agreed that we should have  state police. The people at the National Assembly should be sincere with all of us on this. So if we are to move forward in this country, there must be a power devolution.

“If farmers are secured today, I can tell you that we will be self-sufficient in foods in Ondo state. The security architecture of this country is not working at all and the problem is from the National Assembly.

“We need a system that is working, and until we go back to that, there won’t be a way forward.”

He added that cashew had become a national commodity that grows across the 36 states of the federation, with cocoa in second place in terms of foreign exchange earnings to the economy.

“For instance, several investors have shown interest in our agricultural projects, leading to the establishment of large-scale farms, agro-processing facilities, and partnerships with local farmers.

“To the glory of God, six investors are doing exceedingly well and we will begin to see the impact in the next couple of years.

“So the ‘Red Gold Project’, which is a major agricultural initiative being implemented by the Ondo State government with the aim of promoting the cultivation and processing of oil palm in the state, is a big success.

“We are developing the ‘Red Gold Project’. Oil palm is another major cash crop in Ondo State, with an estimated production of 30 metric tons per hour, is a big revolution that has taken place in the state.”

The SSA on Agric, who also frowned at the way and manner  the country is celebrating paper qualification without productivity, noted that; “until we de-emphasized it, we get no where to go.

“Educated people are being paid outside this country not because of their paper qualifications but they are being paid because of the value they add to the system.

“Our higher education has become a mere camp ground, so we should reward productivity not paper qualification.

“So your brain, value is your certificate. We have millions of certificated people, but they are zero skills, so until we address this, the country will not move forward.”

Delta Gov Oborevwori Condoles Oil Coy Over Collapsed Oil Rig, Fatalities

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has extended heartfelt condolences to Seplat Energy Limited following the collapse of its ‘Majestic’ oil rig near Ovhor Oilfield in Sapele Local Government Area of the State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, culminated in the loss of one life with three others reportedly missing.

Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, described the incident as tragic and commiserated with the company and family members of the deceased.

The Governor urged the company to take urgent steps in searching for the missing crew members and launch an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the oil rig.

The Governor said: “I am deeply shocked to hear about the sad incident of your oil rig collapsing on the way to a planned drilling location and the death of one crew member with three others still missing as of press time.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I sympathize with the Management of Seplat Energy Limited on the unfortunate collapse of its Majestic oil rig leading to the death of one person and missing three crew members.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the three crew members who are still missing as of this moment and the family and friends of the crew member who tragically lost his life.

“I urge the management of the company to intensify rescue efforts for the missing crew members and also launch an inquiry into circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident with a view to avoiding future occurrence.”

Northern Elders Back Niger Republic, Ask Tinubu To Remove Sanctions Against Military Regime

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Bola Tinubu

By Gideon Njoku

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has asked President Bola Tinubu to remove all sanctions which the Nigerian Government placed on the Military Government of neighbouring Niger Republic.

NEF, on Tuesday, said such removal would pave way for a fruitful negotiation with the Military Regime.

On July 26, 2023, the Nigerien Military  overthrew the Democratic Government of President Mohammed Bazoum, and placed him and his son in custody in a deplorable condition.

In response to the Coup, President Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, immediately ordered the disconnection of  power supply to the Niger Republic by Nigeria, and closed all  borders between the two countries as part of the measures to pressurise the Junta to reinstate President Bazoum in office.

ECOWAS, under Tinubu, has also threatened to use Military Force against the Junta, a threat, most Nigerians, including the Senate of the Federal Republic and Northerners and several organisations rejected. Most of the Northern elite insist that Niger Republic is part of Nigeria and a declaration of war against it means a declaration of war against the North.

Speaking to Journalists in Abuja on Tuesday,  Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, NEF’s  Director of Publicity and Advocacy, on behalf of the Convener Professor Ango Abdullahi, said the removal of sanctions on  Niger Republic will make negotiations easier to conduct. The sanctions, he noted, are affecting, negatively, the morale and welfare of Nigerians and Nigeriens  and detracting  from the existing positive disposition towards Nigeria’s position.

His words: “Nigeria should remove all sanctions and other measures intended to force the government and people of Niger into acquiescence.

“This will make negotiations led by Nigeria, using all assets that both countries value, easier to conduct. The Forum notes the apology offered by the military leaders in Niger to our President over the manner in which his envoys, General Abdusalami and His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, were received.

NEF also said that the safety of President Bazoum and his family and the restoration of the constitutional order must remain non-negotiable priorities.”

NEF, also urged the military leaders in Niger to accord due cognizance and respect for the position of ECOWAS, whose fundamental principles and goals the Niger Republic submitted to.

NEF: “Active negotiations regarding President Bazoum and the plans of the military leadership in Niger should commence immediately.

“Nigeria is uniquely placed to engage the leadership of the Niger Republic to accept these with the minimum of delay.

“President Tinubu is Chairman of ECOWAS and leader of Nigerians.

He should explore ways of balancing these responsibilities without doing any injury to the position of Nigeria and Nigerians in the Niger Republic and the unity of the ECOWAS”, NEF noted.

Furthermore, NEF said the use of force against Niger should be ruled out, as it is unlikely to achieve the goals of restoring the constitutional order and improving the frontiers of democratic systems in West Africa.

“It will compound the security and humanitarian crises in the ECOWAS region. It is likely to weaken and further divide the ECOWAS and provide greater access for non-African interests into the lives of Africans, with negative consequences.

“The ECOWAS should actively re-assess the roles and designs of non-African interests in the West African region. In addition to multiple threats from armed groups in the Sahel and the region, we are becoming increasingly victims of global military manoeuvres and a scramble for our assets.

“Ordinary Africans understand this, and they resent another wave of exploitation of our weaknesses and our resources by parts of the world who have little respect for Africa.

African leaders must improve the quality of elections and governance so that African people can value and defend democracy in Africa with greater vigour.

“NEF commends all leaders and persons of influence, including the Nigerian Senate, who are contributing to a genuine resolution of the situation in the Niger Republic.

“We urge President Tinubu to recognise this unique moment in history and conduct himself in such a manner that it records his role as defining statesmanship.”

Married Mother of Five Dies in Aba During a Romp with a Bishop

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By Enyinnaya Ubochi,  Aba

What could have prompted a married woman and a mother of five who is also a Christian Evangelist to break her marriage vows by engaging in an amorous liaison with a Bishop?

Well,  sadly, the woman in question, Evangelist Happiness Echezie, is no longer alive to explain her action for she died in a hotel during a s*x romp with the said Bishop,  one Bishop Timothy Otu.

Bishop Otu who is the General Overseer of Agape Evangelical Ministries (City of Miracles) located in Obikabia Junction Aba, Abia State,  allegedly lodged with Evangelist Echezie at Jubilee Guest House, Ovom, Ogborhill,  Aba,  where she was later found dead.

According to Police sources, the incident happened at about 11 pm on Saturday,  the 12th of August 2023.

The woman’s dead body was discovered after  Bishop Otu who booked the room with her absconded after deceiving the receptionist that he was going out to buy food.

However,  the Manager of the Hotel suspected foul play and subsequently lodged a report at the Eastern Ngwa Police Station in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state early Sunday morning.

When Policemen arrived at the hotel, the woman was seen lying naked with foam coming out of her mouth and nose.

It was gathered that when her phone was opened, it was discovered that the deceased who is also a member of the  Agape Evangelical Ministries Incorporated founded by Bishop Timothy Otu, and the Bishop have been having romantic relationships and discussions via text messages.

Investigations revealed that the woman died during s*x with the Bishop.

Consequently, plain-clothed Policemen who disguised as Sunday worshippers traced him to his Church Sunday morning.

Bishop Otu who was preaching about repentance when the Policemen arrived was arrested immediately after his sermon and is currently detained at the Eastern Ngwa Police Station Obingwa.

The late Evangelist Happiness whose husband works in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State,  hailed from Umuatakawom in the Obingwa Council Area of the State.

FBNH Reassures Shareholders Of Sustained Improvement, High Dividend Payout

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Tosin Olatokunbo
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The group Chairman of First Bank Nigeria Holdings, FBNH, Alhaji Ahmad Abdullahi has assured major stakeholders of the bank of sustained improvement in key metric areas as well as higher payout to its shareholders.

Abdullahi gave the assurance while presiding over the 11th Annual General Meeting, AGM, of the parent company of First Bank Nigeria, FBN, on Tuesday.

The virtual AGM had in attendance shareholders, directors, Management staff, and other stakeholders.

The major highlights of the event include the appointment of Femi Otedola and Oyewale Ariyibi into the board as Non-Executive Director and Executive Director, respectively; the announcement of 50 kobo dividend per share to its shareholders which the group said, is an increase of 43 percent from 35kobo per share paid in prior year.

The group also announced the Company’s Issued Share Capital from 17,947,646,396 of 35,895,292,792 ordinary shares of 50kobo each to N22,434,577,995 by the creation and addition of up to 8,973,823,198 ordinary shares of 50kobo was also approved at the meeting.

The meeting amended clause 6 of the Memorandum of Association, to reflect the newly issued capital of N22,434,557,995 by the creation and addition of up to 8,973, 823, 198 ordinary shares of 50K was also approved.

Presenting an overview of the group’s performance in the last financial year, Abdullahi highlighted key achievements, strategic initiatives, and vastly improved performance indices.

He reiterated the group and its subsidiaries’ commitment to continuously innovate and leverage opportunities to build on its customer-centric services, underscoring their importance in achieving sustainable growth and impact on the host communities of its businesses across the globe.

According to him, “the Group actively develops targeted initiatives to strengthen its capacity to create value greater than the sum of the individual parts.”

“At FBNHoldings, technology, and innovation are at the core of what we do. We recognise the competitive advantage innovation affords us and ensure it takes the front seat in the design, development, and enhancement of our products and services.

“Acknowledging the vital role our employees play in creating shareholder value, we consistently leverage best-in-class training and development programmes for upskilling and reskilling members of staff to enhance professional competence, drive innovation and boost overall corporate agility.

“Our people, across the cadres, have stayed true to our Core Values – Entrepreneurial, Professionalism, Innovative and Customer-Centricity (EPIC) – and have shown commitment to the Group’s strategic aspirations,” Abdullahi said.

The group highlighted its strong financial performance despite the challenges experienced in the global business climate; sustained improvement on key indicators as its gross earnings and net interest income recorded growth, with the non-performing loan, NPL, reducing from 6.1 percent to 4.3 percent, demonstrating its prudent risk management.

it said technology adoption, digital transformation, and the use of cutting-edge technology remains at the heart of its approaches.

Meanwhile, the group has resolved to boost shareholders’ value and positively impact businesses and the lives of its host communities.

About FBNHoldings

FBN Holdings Plc is a leading African banking and financial services group serving individuals, businesses, organisations and governments in leading markets across the continent and globally.  FBNHoldings’ principal subsidiary is First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), Nigeria’s foremost financial institution and leading banking services provider. FirstBank has forged an incredible partnership with its people and built an enduring heritage through a vast array of seasons and societies, to remain an icon delivering to the Gold Standard in today’s financial services industry in Africa and beyond.

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