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

GOV. SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES DEPUTY GOV. HAMZAT AT 57.[PHOTO].#PRESS RELEASE.

SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES HAMZAT AT 57


…Describes Deputy As Committed Partner In Greater Lagos Agenda


Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his 57th birthday, describing him as a reliable, trustworthy and committed friend, brother and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda.


Dr. Hamzat, born on September 19, 1964, clocks 57 on Sunday.


Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement, issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, described Dr. Hamzat as a seasoned technocrat, administrator, politician and committed democrat, who has served passionately as commissioner in different ministries and now the number two citizen of the Centre of Excellence, with a resolve to bring about positive change to Lagos State.


The Governor also commended Dr. Hamzat’s contribution to the growth and development of the State in the last 18 years, especially in the last 28 months of the current administration.


He said: “On behalf of my darling wife, Ibijoke and the good people of Lagos State, I heartily congratulate my reliable, hardworking, dependable, supportive and committed brother, friend and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his 57th birthday.


“Dr. Hamzat remains one of the most committed public servants and politicians in Lagos State in the last 18 years and he has contributed immensely to governance and political development in our dear State.


"He made great achievements as Commissioner for Science and Technology between 2005 and 2011 as well as Commissioner of Works and Infrastructure, and turned around the ministries during his tenure.


“We cherish Dr. Hamzat's contributions to party politics and governance in Lagos State.


"He is a worthy ambassador and champion of technocracy and politics. And as a true democrat and progressive politician, he has remained steadfast in the progressive camp.


“As Dr. Obafemi Hamzat celebrates his 57th birthday, I pray that God will increase him in good health to enable him render more service to humanity, our dear Lagos State and Nigeria at large.

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