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

HOUSE COMMITTEE EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN ARMY'S CAPABILITY TO STEM THE NATION'S SECURITY CHALLENGES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE



HOUSE COMMITTEE EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN ARMY'S CAPABILITY TO STEM THE NATION'S SECURITY CHALLENGES


The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) Hon Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwunu has expressed confidence in the capability of the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, to stem the tide of security challenges currently experienced in the Country. 

The Chairman made the assertion today Friday 4 August 2023, when he led other members of the committee to the office of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on a courtesy visit. Hon Ugochinyere commended the COAS for taking the right steps in dealing with emerging security challenges in the effort to ensure peace and stability in the nation. He registered the preparedness of the Committee to partner the NA in protecting national economic interest and territorial integrity. He noted with satisfaction, the declaration of NA's readiness and zeal by the COAS to confront security menace in the troubled parts of the country.

Responding, the COAS appreciated the members for the visit and the confidence in the Nigerian Army's capability to restore sanity in troubled areas of the country. 

Gen Lagbaja assured members of the committee that all troubled areas have been mapped out and are receiving due attention, adding that the NA will continue to up both its kinetic and none kinetic operations to keep the country safe and secure. The Army Chief also conveyed the willingness of the NA under his command to continue to partner the Legislative Arm of Government, as well as other critical stakeholders to achieve the constitutional responsibilities of the NA.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
4 August 2023.
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