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Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, To Conduct Mass Burial For Abandoned Bodies

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Adesina Soyooye
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FMC Owerri

By Adesina Soyooye

In an advertorial placed in a local newspaper in Owerri, Imo State, the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC) Owerri, says it would organise a mass burial for the many unclaimed bodies in its mortuary.

Nobody knows the identities of the bodies, and/or those who deposited them, but FMC has given two weeks notice from the date of the publication, September 28, 2021, for families to come and move such bodies, or they will be buried, just like that.

It also asked those who are looking for their relations, presumed missing, to visit the mortuary to check.

The Public Notice signed by its Public Relations Officer, Achonye Jacinta, PhD, reads:

“This is to inform the general public that the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, intends to conduct mass burial of abandoned corpses in its mortuary.

“In view of the above, those whose relatives are missing should visit the hospital’s mortuary for possible identification and collection  of such corpse(s) within (2) weeks from this publication.”

Stories of missing persons have been rife in the State. It worsened since the era of unknown gunmen and other criminal activities.

There have been stories of extra judicial killings, just as there have been stories of hardened criminals – kidnappers, murderers, armed robbers – who had been killed by security agents and their bodies taken to the mortuary, but whose families are too ashamed to associate with, or claim.

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Archbishop Anthony Obinna, was quoted as saying that on a visit to the FMC mortuary, he saw scores of bodies of young men littering it.

Apparently, nobody has claimed most of them since them.

Boxing Legend, Pacquaio Quits Boxing, Focuses On Philippines’ Presidential Ambition

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Akinwale Kasali
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Manny Pacquaio

By Akinwale Kasali

42-Year Filipino Boxing legend, Manny Pacquaio, has thrown in the towel. He has quit boxing.

The legendary Philippine pugilist and Member of the country’s Parliament announced his retirement from the sport to focus on his political career.

The Senator who is a multi-division world champion, quit the sport to focus on his Presidential aspiration, with his sole aim of participating in the country’s 2022 elections.

Pacquaio’s last fight was a defeat to Cuban boxer, Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas, USA in August.

Announcing his retirement from the game, he said, “I just heard the final bell. Boxing is over”.

Describing his exit from the game, Pacquaio added that it was the “hardest decision” of his life, adding boxing had given him “the chance to fight my way out of poverty” and “the courage to change more lives”.

He thanked his fans, friends, and all those who supported him throughout his career, most notably, long-time trainer Freddie Roach, who he described as “my family, a brother and a friend.

“I will never forget what I have done and accomplished in my life,” he said.

Born Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao On December 17, 1978, Nicknamed “PacMan”, he is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.

He has been serving as a Senator of the Philippines since 2016, and as party President of the ruling party PDP–Laban since 2020 (disputed since 2021),and representative of Sarangani (2010–2016).

We Have No Hand In The Killing Of Dr Chike Akunyili, Or Any Other Criminal Activity In Anambra – IPOB

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), has said that politicians in Anambra State should be held responsible for the death of Dr Chike Akunyili.

Dr Akunyili, the husband of late NAFDAC Director General, Dora Akunyili, was shot and killed on Tuesday by gunmen in Npkor, Anambra State, while returning from an occasion in honour of his late wife.

IPOB spokesman, Mr Emman Powerful, said in a statement that some people have already been pointing accusing fingers at the organization over the killing.

“In the aftermath of the murder, accusing fingers were pointed at IPOB, which responded by pointing fingers at ‘cruel politicians’ out ‘to eliminate their political enemies’ to blame on the Igbo separatist group.”

Powerful insisted that the group has no intention of disrupting the scheduled Anambra election nor is involved in any political killings in the state.

“We have no hands in the political killings going on in Biafra land. We have severally raised the alarm that some cruel politicians are hiding under the cloak of the situation in Biafra land to eliminate their political enemies and blame it on IPOB.”

“We don’t know why wicked politicians especially in Imo and Anambra States, will choose to slaughter their opponents and turn around and point accusing fingers at IPOB or the operatives of Eastern Security Network (ESN).

“Politicians should leave us alone and settle their scores. No IPOB member or ESN operative is involved in such barbarity.

“We have no interest in their politics. Restoration of Biafra is our mandate.Those who killed Dora Akunyili husband know themselves, those conspired to poisoned prof. Dora Akunyili, they’re contesting the governorship election in Anambra State today.

“We have no issues with Chike Akunyili, those behind this act must stop this and stop using IPOB name, we don’t want anybody to blame IPOB because we must get them, this is pure political assassination going on in Anambra State.

” Agents of the Nigerian government are doing this to paint IPOB black in the face of support and encouragement we are getting from our people.

“We know their plans and gimmick to discourage Biafrans who are encouraging and supporting us but it can’t work for them, in the near future those committing these atrocities in Imo and Anambra States will hear from IPOB and our people should not blame us because we must get them.

“It is obvious that those that burnt Anambra Government House and other parts of the state some years back are back to use intimidations and killings to subdue their opponents ahead of the governorship election in Anambra State.”

FG Approves 159 Groups To Run Radio, Television Stations

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Uche Mbah
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By Uche Mbah

A total of 159 companies, communities and institutions  that run  electronic media outfits – radio and television – have been approved by the Presidency.

They are, mostly, institutions of higher learning.

The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Malam Balarabe Ilelah, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.

“Following the approval granted by the President, NBC has released the list of 159 licenses granted to companies, communities and institutions of higher learning.

“The Commission was established by the NBC ACT, Cap. N11, Laws of the Federation 2004 with the mandate to regulate and control broadcasting in Nigeria.

“Today, there are a total of 625 functional broadcast stations in Nigeria,’’ Ilelah stated.

The D-G said that the newly-approved licenses were the Federal

Polytechnic Ilaro (Radio), Prospective Union of Reno People (Radio), Smile Community Radio Initiative and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Radio.

He said others are Dudu African Broadcasting Communications Ltd., Independent Television, Prince Media Network, Jamkat Integrity Investment Ltd., Hikima Media Services, and Galaxy Television Radio.

“Others are H-i Fidelity Communications, B360 Nigeria Ltd.,

Communication Faculties Ltd., Godfrey Okoye University Radio, Art Broadcasting Company, Hamdana Media, Sunshine Radio, Blue Print Newspapers Ltd., NV Broadcasting Company Ltd. and others.

Southwest CAN Sues For Peace Over VAT War

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the South-west has proferred way forward in the ongoing legal tussle over the collection of Value Added Tax, (VAT) between some States and Federal Government.

The CAN leaders who ended their meeting in Ibadan, Oyo state, also called on Governors in the zone to ensure the protection of its social, economic and political interests.

In a communiqué issued at the end of its third quarter meeting, the Christian body advised that the governors should pursue the realisation of true federalism to create a more just and equitable federation.

The communiqué was signed by the Southwest CAN Director of Legal and Public Affairs, Sir Steve Alabi, Rev. Luke Bamigboye, Zonal Secretary and Rev. Fr. Raphael Osegboun CAN Zonal Chairman.

These, the Association demanded should be done in a secure and united Nigeria.

According to the Association,  the on-going legal tussle and political debates on the issue of VAT collection either by States or by the Federal Government could escalate tension in the country.

It demanded that political, economic leaders and other stakeholders should handle the issue dispassionately and without recourse to emotion and political manipulation.

“We appreciate the commitment of the political leadership in the Southwest to the enthronement of peace and security in spite of threats and challenges from internal and external purveyors of violence and destabilisation.

“We, therefore, enjoin Governors in the zone to continue to do everything within their powers to safeguard the lives and property of the people in their charge.”

Ohanaeze Says Position Of Northern Governors Forum On Rotational Presidency Subversive

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Ayodele Oni
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By Ayodele Oni

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the position of Northern Governors Forum on rotational Presidency as subversive and an attempt to draw back Nigeria to pre-1999 era.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide declared in a statement that:

“The remarks by the leaders of the North indicate a bleak future for Nigeria.

The statement signed by the publicity secretary worldwide, Mr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, added that: “It is most regrettable that the North are undisturbed that Nigeria is fast collapsing under its leadership.

“The Forum failed to recognize that at the moment, Nigeria is confronted with the most precarious omens full of uncertainty, doubts, insecurity and bloodshed.

“The Chairman of the Northern  States Governors Forum, Governor Simon Lalong can attest that the people of Plateau State had never in history witnessed the number of deaths as has taken place under his watch as Governor.

“The banditry in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and Jigawa States is terrifying. Benue State has turned into a killing field.

“The States of Yobe and Borno are worst hit by the menace of Boko Haram; etc. Several schools in the North could not open because of kidnappers and millions of children are on the street as beggars.

“The Nigerian currency has lost its value. Unemployment has skyrocketed; and Nigeria has become the poverty capital of the world…..and the Northern Governors, the Sultan and the Emirs instead of seeking solution to Nigerian problems were busy strategizing on how to retain power in 2023.

“This is most unconscionable, to say the least.

Let it be made abundantly clear that if Presidency is a panacea to people’s problems, the North would have become the Netherlands of Africa.

“This is because the North had Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Yakubu Gowon, Murtala Mohammed, Shehu Shagari, Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha, Abdulsalam Abubakar, Musa Yaradua, Muhammadu Buhari, yet the problems of the North are on the increase.

“It is most worrisome that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, the spiritual leader of the Nigerian Muslims, one of the most respected Sultans in the recent history and the living conscience of the North, took part in such subversion.

“For the avoidance of doubt, there is peace in the progressive societies because men of conscience are more in number.

“On the other hand, the crises in Nigeria is a product of greed, injustice, religion without sacrifice and impunity.

“The position of the Southern Governors is simply restating the obvious. A gentleman agreement was reached at the NUC Conference Centre, Abuja in 1998 between the North and the South.

“The Late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo spoke for the entire South and Alh. Abubakar Rimi, also of blessed memory spoke for the North. It was agreed that after Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar as the Head of State, that the presidency should shift to the South.

“That accounted for the emergence of the presidential flag bearers of the mainstream political parties from the South West. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo respected the agreement and handed over to the North in the person of Musa Yar’Adua.

“Again, Goodluck Jonathan, a Southerner, respected the gentleman agreement and handed over to the North in the person of President Muhammadu Buhari.

“Therefore, the least that is expected from the North is a show of profound gratitude to the entire South for their large heart, equanimity and sportsmanship.

“Furthermore, it is in the interest of every Nigerian that there should be a paradigm shift to governance techniques.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide unequivocally stands with the 17 Southern Governors and any black leg among them will incur the wrath of history.

“Nigeria has two major groups of people. Those that cherish the corporate existence of Nigeria on one hand and those that do not value the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria on the other.

“The latter indulge in reckless nepotism, ethnocentrism, avarice, supremacist mentality, hollow expansionism and poor judgment of history.

“It is the law of nature that light illuminates and that in religion, both the Lord Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed stood for truth.

“Ohanaeze uses this singular opportunity to express disappointment over the unholy manouvres and alliances by the members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to zone the presidential seat for the 2023 general election to the Northern Nigeria.

“The exponents of this agenda, in their jaundiced calculations, believe that it is a sure way of regaining power from the All Peoples Congress (APC).

“Experience would have taught them that to zone their presidential position to the North is an orchestrated requiem for the party; because more PDP Governors and grassroots will surely desert them.

“May I remind the PDP that the South East has made unquantifiable sacrifices for PDP beginning from the time of Dr. Alex. Ekwueme.

“If by way of politics without principles the Southerners in PDP place their personal narrow interests over the interest of their people, the verdict of history will surely  be harsh on them.

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by Ambassador Professor George Obiozor reiterates that the bane of Nigeria is raw injustice especially targeted against the Igbo and until we begin to wean ourselves of the Igbophobia and rather harness individual and group resourcefulness, creativity, ingenuity and initiatives wherever they are found, Nigeria will remain on the downward spiral.”

Outrage Greets Murder Of Chike Akunyili, Dora’s Husband; Brother Blames IPOB

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Akinwale Kasali
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Dr Akuiyili

By Akinwale Kasali

Disbelief, anger, and outrage have greeted the inexplicable murder of Dr Chike Akunyili.

Dr Akunyili, a Cardiologist, was the husband of Professor Dora Akunyili, the Late Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, and later, Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Communication. She died of Cancer which was earlier on, for years, misdiagnosed by those many assumed should know.

The circumstances behind the gruesome murder of Dr Akunyili are sketchy. But he was killed in the evening of Tuesday, September 29, at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

Sources reveal that the late Akunyili was present at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), event,  with his son, Obum,  where his late wife was honoured. He was on his way back home after the ceremony when he was murdered by gunmen.

The Award was given to his late wife by the UNAA, Onitsha Branch, at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha.

Both husband and wife were of the UNN.

Accusations and counter accusations as to who killed Dr Akunyili are coming in like claps of thunder.

His devastated younger brother, Cyril Akunyili, immediately put the blame at the feet of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB. In an emotional post, he asked:

IPOB KILLED MY SENIOR BROTHER. WHY?

HUSBAND OF PROF. DORA AKUNYILI IS DEAD. IPOB WHY ON A TUESDAY?

There are reasons why he, and a number of others are blaming IPOB. Akunyili had a Police escort in front of his car. And a couple of people who had Police escort had fallen victims to the inexplicable killings. The impression is that IPOB is, allegedly, at war with Security Agents.

Again, there is still a confusion over IPOB’s stand on the Anambra Governorship election coming up in November. While IPOP insists it has not, officially, said there shall be no election in the State, a number of their members insist there will be no election in the State or any other part of the South-east. Last week, an election campaign event was scattered when gunmen stormed the venue, shooting, and asking them who told them there will be election in the State?

Akunyili’s brother asked: “IPOB why on a Tuesday?” That is because in the South-east, Mondays have become the most dangerous days of the week   over IPOB’s weekly sit-at-home order which it eventually canceled, but which some elements still enforce on Mondays.

One Commentator on Social Media wrote: “The politician which IPOB mistook and killed in Nkpor, yesterday, was Prof Dora Akunyili’s husband (Dr. Chike Akunyili)”

Yet, it is hasty to blame IPOB. And the Group has strongly denied complicity.

Anambra State has been engulfed in political violence  in the past few weeks as the Governorship election approaches. At least, six people have been killed in circumstances strongly suspected to be politically motivated.

IPOB, also, insists the killing  was political

In a statement released by IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, denying complicity, IPOB said Dr. Akunyili’s murder was politically motivated.

It said Akunyili was killed over the upcoming Anambra   Governorship election.

And according to the statement, he was killed by those “who poisoned his wife” because she dared say from the onset that Dr Goodluck Jonathan should take over power from the then very ill and indisposed President Umaru Yar’Adua.

Poweful: ” Those who killed Dora Akunyili’s husband and killed his wife poison are Fulani because she exposed Yar’Adua’s death for Goodluck Jonathan to take over as President of failed Nigeria. They know themselves. Those that conspired to poison Prof. Dora Akunyili, they’re contesting the Governorship election in Anambra State today.

“We have no issues with Chike Akunyili, and  we don’t  know him. Those behind this act must  stop using the name of IPOB. We don’t want anybody to blame IPOB because we must get them. This is pure political assassination.”

For the records, Professor Akunyili died of Cancer which was earlier misdiagnosed, and which she fought like a lioness till the end, beating the timeline given to her to pass on with more than one year!

Senate, Agulu community, mourn Dr. Akunyili

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Wednesday, during its sitting, observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late Dr Akunyili. The attention of the Senate was drawn to his  murder by Senator Uche Ekwunife.

And, in his native Agulu community, shock and numbness are the reaction. In a release, the Community said it has lost its “Diamond Son”, who held the Chieftaincy title of “Agbalanze.”

Ecobank Nigeria Appoints Chairman, Directors

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Bayo Bernard
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By Fola James

The Board of Directors of Ecobank Nigeria has announced the appointment of three non-executive directors, Mrs. Bola Adesola, Mrs. Titilayo Olujobi and Mrs. Bimbola Wright.

The Pan-African bank said in a statement on Wednesday that the appointees have distinguished themselves in their various careers bringing with them a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. Their professionalism and integrity, the bank said has earned them international repute.

According to the statement “Mrs. Adesola who has also been appointed as the Chairman of the Board, following the end of tenure of Mr. John Aboh, is a highly respected professional with over thirty-three (33) years of experience in the banking sector. She has commendable leadership qualities and successfully driven expansion initiatives in several banks.

“Mrs Adesola retired from Standard Chartered Bank as the Senior Vice- Chairman, Africa. Prior to this role, she was the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer for Standard Chartered Nigeria and West Africa for eight years with oversight over the bank’s West African subsidiaries, including Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Cameroun. Mrs. Adesola was also the Chairperson of the Board of Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius and a Director at Standard Chartered, Ghana.

“She also served as an Executive Director, Corporate Banking and Executive Director Lagos Directorate at First Bank of Nigeria Plc; Managing Director, Kakawa Discount House, Nigeria. An alumnus of Harvard Business School and Lagos Business School, she also holds a Law degree from the University of Buckingham, UK and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, U.K and Nigeria amongst others, “the bank said.

Speaking on her appointment the new Ecobank Nigeria Chairman said “I am honoured to be appointed as Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria. I am familiar with the brand and the proud history that is built on strong foundationacross the African continent and indeed globally.

“I look forward to working with the other members of the Board and Executive team as we continue our journey to be top in the Nigerian market, by setting the standards in financial services for our customers. I would also like to express my thanks to my predecessor, Mr. John Aboh, a consummate and respected banker for a very successful tenure and wish him all the best for the future.”

Patrick Akinwuntan, Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria in his comment said: “The entire staff and Management of Ecobank Nigeria warmly welcome Mrs. Bola Adesola and the other new directors to the Board. We will give them our full support in ensuring the actualization of the Bank’s strategic plans in Nigeria. I also thank Mr. John Aboh who recently retired from the Board after successfully completing his tenure of office. Under his tenure as Chairman of the Board, the Bank made remarkable progress in growing its market share and repositioning Ecobank Nigeria for leadership in the Nigerian financial services sector”.

Olujobi is a well-rounded and experienced professional with nearly four decades experience in Public Accounting, Banking, Training Facilitation, Business Consulting and Coaching. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Certified Professional Coach of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

The current Non-Executive Director of IBFC Alliance Limited, started her professional career at Z. O. Ososanya & Co and Coopers and Lybrand (now PriceWaterhouse Coopers) where she led audit assignments and consulted on tax issues.

She was at Nigeria International Bank Limited (now Citibank Nigeria Limited) as a Management Associate and rose through the ranks across multiple positions to become Vice President (Deputy General Manager); She was Managing Director, IBFC Agusto Training Limited; Executive Director of IBFC Alliance Limited after the merger of IBFC Agusto and Alliance Consulting. She holds a B.Sc. Degree in Economics from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University).

Wright is a transformative and human-centered professional with 33 years banking experience in top financial institutions, over 20 years of which was at senior leadership levels. She is currently an Executive Director with Wright & Co Limited, a management consulting firm based in Lagos; Chairperson of the Board of Arami Essentials; member of the Institute of Directors, where she sits on the board of IoD Centre for Corporate Governance; and Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Management.

She started her career with NAL Bank Plc (now part of Sterling Bank), from where she moved to Kakawa Discount House which was later acquired by First Bank Holdings to become FBNQuest Merchant Bank; she was Executive Council member of Women in Management, Business and Public Services (WIMBIZ). Bimbola holds a B.Sc in Human Biology from Surrey University, an M.A. in International Relations from University of Kent at Canterbury.

Murder: Did IPOB Kill Dr Akunyili?

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Bayo Bernard
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Dr Akuiyili

By James Orji

Did members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB kill Dr. Chike Akunyili, widower of Dora Akunyili the late Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC? That is the Gordian knot security agencies must resolve soon as anger boil over the brutal murder of the deceased.

Chile was said to have been killed, alongside seven other persons by gunmen at Nkpor, in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Tuesday.

Since the incident happened, IPOB has been fingered as the brain behind it, but the secessionist group has also denied any involvement in the unfortunate incident.

According to reports, the late Akunyili was said to have been killed on his way back from a lecture he attended at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, organized by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch, in honour of his late wife.

Speaking on the issue, IPOB ‘s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said the group had no hands in his death, vowing to arrest and deal decisively with those committing crime in the region.

Powerful said “In the near future those committing these atrocities in Imo, Anambra States will hear from IPOB and our people should not blame us because we must get them.

“Those who killed Dora Akunyili’s husband were the same people that killed Dora. They the ones contesting governorship election in Anambra State today.

“We have no issues with Chike Akunyili and we  did not kill him, those behind this act must stop this and stop using IPOB’s name. We don’t want anybody to blame IPOB because we must get them, this is pure political assassination going on in Anambra State. Agents are doing this to paint IPOB black in the face of support and encouragement we are getting from our people.”

The IPOB spokesman said the aim of those committing crime in Igboland is to distract attention from the real agitation of the group, adding that the criminals will son be unmasked.

He said “We know their plans and gimmick to discourage Biafrans who are encouraging and supporting us but it can’t work for them.

“In the near future those committing these atrocities in Imo and Anambra States will hear from IPOB and our people should not blame us because we must get them.

e-Naira: CBN Woos Customers, List Benefits

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Bayo Bernard
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By Tosin Olatokunbo

Ahead the historic launch of the Central Bank Digital Currency, CBDC  also known as e-naira the Godwin Emefiele led government bank has listed its benefit to individuals and corporate bodies.

The apex bank has set October 1 for the take-off of the e-Naira amidst fear that it is set for a competition with commercial banks, as customers in their search for a seamless mode of payment may prefer the new electronic currency, analysts said.

But the CBN has allayed fears that it was out to compete with commercial banks or take away their customers, adding that its target is to use the digital currency to open up more opportunities in the nation’s financial system.

The Regulator urge commercial banks to use the opportunity presented by the digital currency to provide value added services and expand their customer net, noting that individuals, businesses, government and non-governmental organization swill derive huge benefits.

The apex bank listed the benefits to different category of customers:

Financial Institutions

“Integral to the establishment of eNaira is the necessity to build more synergy with financial institutions. The framework of eNaira is such that it entrenches many pipelines of collaboration and further strengthens financial institutions core service delivery. By its very nature with regards to its mandates, eNaira enhances the structures of these institutions instead of replacing same.

“eNaira opens up a whole new market of digital currency users for financial institutions to increase their customer base and add value to their account owners.

“Financial Institutions act as bridges between customers and the CBN, this increased customer interaction can help them adopt better customer support models.

“eNaira is not a subtle scheme to steal your customers. It is a collaboration to grant access to more financially excluded people.

“eNaira gives every linked financial institution access to the database of customers with wallets domiciled in their banks.

“eNaira Maximum Daily Cumulative Limit restricts customers from total migration which result in a capital loss for financial institutions.

“The eNaira system is designed and integrated with the best fraud management system, which guarantees the security of transactions and fosters customers’ trust”.

Individuals

“For individuals, eNaira promises fast transactions, cheap diaspora remittance, direct government aids, easier local payment, and secure banking.

“eNaira was minted with your expectations in mind. We understand our customers are real people whose needs are constantly evolving so our approach to delivering tailored solutions needs to constantly evolve. From functionality, call to action, to user interface, our goal has always been to deliver an exceptional digital experience tailored to your needs.

“eNaira makes diaspora payments cheap and safe to ensure you get more value for every Naira you earn.

“Financial Government Aids gets straight to you. eNaira knocks the middlemen out the way and you can claim funds directly.

“The faster, the better. eNaira makes it possible to send funds, save money, and save time while at it.

“Boycott the queues and pay taxes, and bills from the comfort of your home. It’s easier and it’s dependable

“Worried about the safety and security of banking details? Rest assured; the transparency makes everything traceable.

“Now there’s enough room for everyone to enjoy banking services. The process is easy and the process is simple.

For Government

“Through a reduction in cash handling costs and more transparent taxing systems, eNaira makes more funds available for development projects such as better feeder roads, affordable education, and more equipped health facilities. Spending eNaira, will make for richer Government and richer people.

“eNaira creates easy access to financial services at remote areas that have suffered financial exclusion for years

“With eNaira, tax evasion is history because eNaira ensures the traceability of taxable assets and enforces transparency in the taxation systems thereby increasing revenue.

“eNaira enables the government to send direct welfare allowance to citizens and communities that are beneficiaries of such interventions.

“eNaira facilitates instant cross-border foreign exchange which boosts the economic growth of the nation.

“eNaira greatly reduces the costs of handling cash, from minting all the way to destruction, the Federal government saves cost

“eNaira minimizes fraudulent activities and shady deals such as money laundering, and illegal money deals because of the trackable unique ID of each eNaira.

For Non-Governmental Organisations

“The transparent nature of the currency also benefits Non-Governmental Organisations, donations can be made easily, and easy tracking of usage.

“eNaira offers local and international Non-Governmental Organizations and Religious Institutions money transaction solutions that ensure that, at the end of the day, their focus is trained more on carrying out their projects than on the security and usage of the money backing each project. This is because the confidence that the money will do exactly what it was purposed to do, even faster, cheaper, and safer than previously obtainable is what eNaira offers.

“International NGOs can now send and receive donations and contributions across countries with a faster, easier, cheaper, and safer method than previously obtainable, without the old hassles of rigorous money transfer bottlenecks.

“Community and Aid project beneficiaries do not have to wait so long to receive what has been promised them anymore. Once the beneficiary owns an eNaira wallet, all aid goes straight from the wallet of the NGO to the wallet of the beneficiary in seconds.

“Religious institutions now have a cleaner and more direct means of gathering collections by members, eliminating the costs and risks of cash handling.

“Micro-donations are now so much more possible for welfare projects, whereby, denominational limits are not placed on what can be donated, giving all cadres of donors a chance to give in situations where “looking for transaction balances” would have deterred them.

“Expense-tracking and report-development for social projects for NGOs have become nearly automated with eNaira, as the traceability of each eNaira ensures that balancing ledgers and knowing the exact identity of the recipient of each eNaira occurs at near-real-time and in tandem with the very transfer of funds itself.

“NGOs and Religious institutions do not have to worry about cases where hired project managers abscond with money set aside for welfare projects when they use eNaira, as forgery and counterfeiting of eNaira units is impossible due to its unique identity and the fortified security backing its Distributed Ledger System.”

For Businesses

For businesses, eNaira promises to help customers pay for their services with ease.

“eNaira helps your customers pay for your services with such ease that keeps them coming back. With eNaira, your customer base spreads beyond the shores of Nigeria because overseas payment is not just possible but fast and even cheap. The more the patronage, the more profit!

“eNaira makes it easier for you to get support allowance from the government because the CBN has your wallet information and can make direct deposits on behalf of the government. eNaira gives your customers a super-easy payment option through its QR Code Scan feature and it makes them keep coming back.

“eNaira promotes efficient and straightforward cross-border payments which foster profitable foreign business partnerships. eNaira peer-to-peer payment feature facilitates a boost in eCommerce and gives the in-mall experience to friends physically separated by distance.

“eNaira opens up a whole new customer base you did not know existed, with the increased customers, business growth is guaranteed. With eNaira businesses can easily make sales in any country because the eNaira is 100percent local and 100percent global,” the CBN said

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