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

LASG PROMOTES 131 FIRE OFFICERS.{PHOTOS}.


    Lagos State Fire Service on Thursday promoted and decorated 131 fire officers with new ranks in recognition of their transformational leadership, dedication and diligence in carrying out their official duties.
Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Special Duties & Inter-Governmental Relations, Dr. Jemilade Longe congratulated the newly promoted officers for coming out successfully in the year 2018 promotion exercise and exhibiting discipline, selflessness, commitment and abiding by norms and values of the service of honour.
He said the ceremony was designed to build a culture of excellence and appreciate outstanding officials who distinguish themselves through their performances in any given task.
According to him, “The ability and readiness of the officers to promptly respond and cushion the effect of hardship being thrown at people whether by nature or human errors are qualities that stand them out among their counterparts”.
He said as first responder to distress calls they should endeavor to widen their horizon and familiarise themselves with new techniques and acts in the prevention and management of fire outbreaks, adding that their laudable feats have earned them the respect and confidence of Lagosians which must be sustained in line with the Smart City vision of the State.
Earlier, the Acting Director Fire Service, Rasaki Musibau, declared that the feat recorded in this year promotion exercise is applaudable and described the officers as vibrant, efficient and responsive in the discharge of their duties and thereby deserved to be celebrated.
While noting that many lives have been saved through their doggedness and dedication to duty, he advised them not to rest on their oars in combating fire and saving lives in the State.While noting that many lives have been saved through their doggedness and dedication to duty, he advised them not to rest on their oars in combating fire and saving lives in the State.

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