LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Lagos Court Jails NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips 21 Years  for N43.5m Fraud    Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5m fraud.   The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 5, 2022, arraigned Philips alongside his firm, Oceanview Oil and Gas Limited, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N43, 502,000.00   Count one reads: "Fatuyi Yemi Philips and Oceanview Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, on or about the 28th day of September, 2016 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N43, 502,000.00 from Elochukwu Okoye and Elebana Unique Ventures Nigeria Limited on behalf of WAPCIL Nigeria Limited under the false rep

AMBODE HAILS OSHIOMOLE,GIVE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP TO TWO BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS DURING COMMISSION PROJECTS IN EDO.{PHOTOS}.

                  Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday applauded Governor Oshiomole for the people-oriented projects commissioned at the twilight of his administration,saying the completion of the projects at a time when Nigeria was facing economic challenges was an eloquent display of astute,prudent and visionary leadership.Governor Ambode,who spoke when he commissioned the newly rebuilt Itohan Girls Grammar School,Sapele Road,Benin City,to mark the end of Governor Adams Oshiomole's administration,also announced full university scholarship to two best graduating students of the school.Alluding to the fact that education is the bedrock of the society,Governor Ambode said the commissioning of secondary school with modern facilities and top class university underscored the importance which Governor Oshiomole attached to education.He said: '' Governor Oshiomole understands leadership and the needs of his people.He understands the concept of inclusive governance and making sure nobody is left behind.The projects commissioned today have demonstrated the government of inclusion which this administration has been running.This is very remarkable and it is very significant because this is one Governor that actually started well and is ending very strong.Roads have been commissioned in areas that needed government attention and presence.We are very sure these roads will open up communities and even joining three local governments together and also accelerate growth and development.Governor Oshiomole has set high standards in Edo State and he has actually and visibly turn around the fortunes of Edo State.Posterity and all Nigerians will remember comrade Oshiomole very favourable.The truth is this: Our country needs people like Comrade Oshiomole especially at this critical time in our history,'' Governor Ambode said.More photos below.

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