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 SOLUDO VISITS COOU, UNVEILS INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION REVITALIZATION.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE




 GOV SOLUDO VISITS COOU, UNVEILS INITIATIVES FOR EDUCATION REVITALIZATION 



By Obiageli Nwankwo


The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma  Soludo, has taken proactive steps toward addressing challenges in tertiary education during a one-day visit to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. 


Accompanied by government officials, the Governor unveiled initiatives aimed at enhancing public education, emphasizing improved access to information and a conducive learning environment.


Gov. Soludo, inspired by a warm reception from students, highlighted plans to foster collaboration between the state and the university, emphasizing the importance of aligning education with real-world job requirements. 


Recognizing the school's achievements, he praised the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Greg Nwakoby for his exemplary leadership while discussing future endeavors to elevate the institution's status.


Addressing students concerns, the Governor granted requests for speed bumps and buses, showcasing his commitment to improving infrastructure. 


During her address, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh underlined that Gov. Soludo brought with him, an education revolution and reformation, creating a rapid renaissance of education in the state. 


Meanwhile, Professor Nwakoby, the Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, underscored the institution's uninterrupted academic progress since 2018. 


He further appealed to the Governor to appoint a Governing Council and Vice Chancellor for the Institution and build hostels, and a library among others. 


The event, attended by key officials, also featured an inspection of school facilities, underscoring the government's dedication to transforming the education sector in Anambra State. 


*Obiageli is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State

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