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. ZULUM INAUGURATES BORNO'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT.{PHOTO}.#PRESS RELEASE


Zulum Inaugurates Borno’s Advisory Committee on Governance and Development 


Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday inaugurated the Borno State Advisory Committee on Governance and Development, aimed at creating people’s inclusiveness and opportunity of control over their affairs. 


The Committee is headed by Ambassador Usman Sarki as the Chairman.


Others are; Alh. Muhammad Mustapha Bintube, Hajja Kaka Suleiman Gumsuri, Alh. Musa Kida, Prof. Isa Hussaini Marte, Joerg Kuehnel, Prof. Ali Mburza, Prof. Iqbal Asaria, Hon. Alh. Bukar Tijjani, Dr. Mairo Mandara as Members, and Muhammad Bukar Badiya, will serve as Secretary.


Inaugurating the 10 man Advisory Committee at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Zulum said his administration is committed to making Borno a favored destination for businesses, investors, and partners, and will ensure that supremacy of the rule of law is of critical importance.


Zulum noted that his administration will continue to ensure that peace and security are sustained, which he said is critical to attain development in any society.


Speaking further, Zulum listed four specific terms of reference, which are listed below:

 

1. Advise the Governor on Governance and development issues that will fast track the renaissance and development of Borno State.

 

2. Explore potential National and Global opportunities including the Private Sector that will support the implementation of the Borno State 25 Years Development Plan.

 

3. Advise the Governor and explore opportunities on strengthening Government institutions for improved effectiveness and efficiency.

 

4. Actively champion and seek opportunities for Climate Action and Environmental Protection for Borno State.

 

5. Be champions for the Borno State 25 years Development Plan, and 10 years Strategic Transformation Initiatives.


Responding on behalf of the Committee, the Chairman, Ambassador Usman Sarki expressed gratitude to the Governor for finding them worthy to serve the State.


He assured the Governor that the Advisory Committee is clear about their responsibilities, and will be committed to bring out collective experiences and knowledge to support the Government.

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