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

JIGAWA STATE HANDS OVER HADEJIA WETLAND GAME RESERVE TO MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AS NATIONAL PARK. (PHOTO).


 Jigawa State Hands Over Hadejia Wetland Game Reserve To Minister Of Environment As National Park


In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and Green Initiative, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has officially handed over the Hadejia Wetland Game Reserve to the Federal Government, designating it as a National Park. 


The handover was made through the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal.


The handover ceremony, which took place at the State Government House in Dutse, was attended by the Conservator-General of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni, who represented the Honourable Minister.


This significant milestone marks a major step forward in protecting and preserving one of Nigeria's most critical ecosystems.


The Hadejia Wetlands, renowned for their rich biodiversity and environmental importance, will now benefit from enhanced conservation efforts and resources as part of the National Park network.


The handover demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development, wildlife preservation, and eco-tourism opportunities for the people of Jigawa and beyond.


Governor Umar Namadi and Minister Balarabe Abbas Lawal were commended for their leadership in preserving Nigeria's natural heritage, paving the way for a greener future.


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