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

ANAMBRA MAN BUILDS POLYTECHNIC IN OBA.{PHOTOS}..

 Anambra Man Heeds Governor Obiano's Aku Luo Uno Call, Builds Polytechnic In Oba


By Ejike Abana (ABS Goverment House Correspondent)


In response to Governor Willie Obiano's Aku Luo Uno Call, a private interest has instituted a private tertiary institution known as Grundtvig Polytechnic in Oba.


The maiden matriculation ceremony of the higher institution which was held in Oba was attended by the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Nkem Okeke, the Rector Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr Francisca Nwafulugo, among others.


Speaking at the occasion, the Deputy Governor commended the initiative and expressed his belief in education as the key to success.


Dr. Okeke asked the students to take their studies seriously and know that they were admitted to study, improve their morals and character as a strong foundation to what they will later become in life.


Also speaking, the Rector, of the Polytechnic, Dr. Sam Nsolibe who noted that they were granted licence in 2019, described the journey which started many years ago as tedious, pointing out that with the successful matriculation, the school becomes the only polytechnic owned by a private interest in Anambra state.


He noted that the vision of the Polytechnic is to raise the standard of education, building character and competence into humanity.


On his part, the Chairman/Executive Director of Grundtvig Polytechnic, Dr. Kachi Ozumba who appreciated the government of Anambra State for creating the enabling environment through brilliant policy and philosophy of Aku luo uno, revealed that the school idea began over a decade ago, pledged that they will continue with the culture of excellence and support students towards the realisation of their dreams for attending the school.


In a goodwill message, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Nwafulugo described the matriculation as an important academic transition, stressing that education is a real factor for tomorrow's investment.


Speaking to the students, she noted that the Polytechnic is not a dumping ground for anyone, as such, they should strive to show commitment and hard work to meet the high expection of their wards.

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