LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
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
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday presided over the swearing in of a new Permanent Secretary,Mrs Fiyinfoluwa Adenike Ogunbanke,with a call on her to bring leadership,hard work and professionalism to bear in her service to the State and Lagosians in general.The Governor,who spoke at a brief but impressive swearing in ceremony,held at the Conference Room,Lagos House in Alausa,said he was satisfied with the progress the State has made so far,noting,however that there was always room for improvement.''As it is said,the only room that is never closed is the room of improvement.I will therefore continue to demand improved performance particularly from the top echelon of the Public Service with regard to the pace at which we currently operate.''You must continue to show leadership and direction for others to follow.In this way,we will sustain our unity of purpose and focus towards delivering the dividends of good governance to all our people,'' he said.Congratulating the new Permanent Secretary on her well-deserved appointment,Governor Ambode expressed optimism that she would bring her widely acknowledged sterling qualities of hard work,dedication and professionalism to bear on the Public Service and by extension,his administration.''It is always a thing of joy to be elevated to a position of honour especially that of a Permanent Secretary in Lagos State.I know this much because I had experienced the joy of this occasion some years back.Once again,I congratulate Mrs Ogunbanke,her family and friends with whom she is sharing tthe joy of this moment,'' the Governor said.More photos below.
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