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

ORUMBA SOUTH LGA RECEIVES NEW CORPS MEMBERS, CHARGE S THEM ON COMPETENCE. (PHOTO).


 Orumba South LGA Receives New Corps Members, Charges them on competence


By Chioma Akaogu


The Transition Committee Chairman, Orumba South Local Government Area, Mr Shedrack Azubuike has congratulated

the corps members posted to the local council for their successful completion of their university education and NYSC orientation


The chairman who was represented by the Head of Education and Social Development Department,  Miss Joy Ihefu thanked God for granting them journey mercies to Anambra State and finally Orumba South LGA.


He explained that Orumba South which is made up of 15 communities is a peace loving, hospitable that relates with Corps members as relation,friends and siblings.


The chairman emphasized that with a conducive environment in place, the corps members are expected to excel in their national service to the local government, thereby achieving the objectives of the NYSC program.


He implored them to desist from all acts capable of tarnishing the image of their respective states such as vandalism, destruction of lives and properties, armed robbery, sexual immoralities drugs peddling and addiction among other vices.


 Director of the Community Development Unit of Orumba South, Mrs Ngozi Oraeki praised the council's kindness and hospitality towards corps members, saying that the council provided transportation for 51 new corps members (2024 Batch B) and refreshments, bringing relief and excitement to the new arrivals after their challenging time at the orientation camp. 


She encouraged the corps members to serve selflessly and relentlessly during their service year, demonstrating diligence, competence, and commitment in their assigned roles. She assured them of the local government's continued support and assistance throughout their stay.


* Akaogu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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