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kiti Re-run election was Transparent-Goje By Ayodele Samue, Lagos Despite numerous criticisms on the Ekiti state Re -run election, the Governor of Gombe State Alhaji Danjuma Goje has described it as a transparent exercise. He said the opposition party has the monopoly of the media, thereby caused a lot of misinformation to the public, saying that Democracy is dynamic which any party can win if it has the support of the populace. Goje saids this during the convocation lecture of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism in Lagos yesterday stressed that ‘The government faced serious challenges which the press often did not understand and most time presented in a very sensational manner” . Goje who also will be honored along side its Rivers counterpart Rt Hon Rotimi Amechi with fellowship of the institution said despite the very good intention and positive contribution of the Nigerian Media in the fight for independence and installation of democratic governments over the years, there is a need for more improvement and slight change of altitude. According to him,”The Nigerian Media should realize that we the Nigerian Politicians and indeed the various Nigerian governments that succeeded the colonial masters are not supposed to be seen and treated as enemies” “The Media should try to avoid seeing virtually noting good in governments ,of course where government are wrong ,they should be clearly told and exposed by the media, in the same token, where government do something right they should be openly supported and commenced” Goje stated Speaking further, he said “This is because all the governments are managed by Nigerians not foreigners. They are your brothers, sisters, parents, associates and whatever, there should be distinction between the way to treat colonial governments and indigenous governments” The Governor said that “Even though Nigerian Press are largely owned by private individual who share different political opinions, there is a need to have balanced press coverage of matters”. Commenting on the nation’s epileptic power supply, he said Nigerians need to exercise lot of patience in the bid to actualizing the desired power supply. Governor Goje said Experts in the Power sector deceived him when he was the Minister for State for Power and Steel,saying that he was promised two years to reduce to barest minimum the state of power outage in the country. He said this was informed by the quick fix approach Nigerians have always clamor for which he further said can not permanently fix the problem. He urged the people to be patience with the government, adding that power problem will be fixed by the present administration.

THIS IS AN EYE SHOOT

THIS IS AN EYE SHOOT Ekiti Re-run election was Transparent-Goje By Ayodele Samue, Lagos Despite numerous criticisms on the Ekiti state Re -run election, the Governor of Gombe State Alhaji Danjuma Goje has described it as a transparent exercise. He said the opposition party has the monopoly of the media, thereby caused a lot of misinformation to the public, saying that Democracy is dynamic which any party can win if it has the support of the populace. Goje saids this during the convocation lecture of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism in Lagos yesterday stressed that ‘The government faced serious challenges which the press often did not understand and most time presented in a very sensational manner” . Goje who also will be honored along side its Rivers counterpart Rt Hon Rotimi Amechi with fellowship of the institution said despite the very good intention and positive contribution of the Nigerian Media in the fight for independence and installation of democratic governments over the years, there is a need for more improvement and slight change of altitude. According to him,”The Nigerian Media should realize that we the Nigerian Politicians and indeed the various Nigerian governments that succeeded the colonial masters are not supposed to be seen and treated as enemies” “The Media should try to avoid seeing virtually noting good in governments ,of course where government are wrong ,they should be clearly told and exposed by the media, in the same token, where government do something right they should be openly supported and commenced” Goje stated Speaking further, he said “This is because all the governments are managed by Nigerians not foreigners. They are your brothers, sisters, parents, associates and whatever, there should be distinction between the way to treat colonial governments and indigenous governments” The Governor said that “Even though Nigerian Press are largely owned by private individual who share different political opinions, there is a need to have balanced press coverage of matters”. Commenting on the nation’s epileptic power supply, he said Nigerians need to exercise lot of patience in the bid to actualizing the desired power supply. Governor Goje said Experts in the Power sector deceived him when he was the Minister for State for Power and Steel,saying that he was promised two years to reduce to barest minimum the state of power outage in the country. He said this was informed by the quick fix approach Nigerians have always clamor for which he further said can not permanently fix the problem. He urged the people to be patience with the government, adding that power problem will be fixed by the present administration.

GIABA COMBACTS MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

GIABA COMBACTS MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Ayodele Samuel, Lagos The FATF-Style, Dakar-Based, ECOWAS Initiated, regional body "Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing & Drug Trafficking in West Africa " known as GIABA is set for an OPEN-DAY Event for Nigerian Youths. A statement sign by OLADELE ADEOYE General Manager DataPro Limited said the program taking place at the Afe Babalola Auditorium of the University of Lagos has as its theme: "Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Drug Trafficking through Youth Development" According to GIABA consultant in Nigeria , Mr Abimbola Adeseyoju some of the events lined up for the occassion include: Motivational Talk experts on how Nigerian Youths can key into National and Institutional measures at combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Drug Trafficking in the country. There will also be Dance Drama, Stage Play, Exhibition and donation of AML/CFT/ADT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism/Against Drug Trafficking) books and materials to all participating institutions. Those expected at the event include students in Secondary schools and Institutions of Higher Learning, Youth Organisations, NGOs involved in Youth Development Programs, AML/CFT/ADT Regulatory, Supervisory & Law Enforcement Agencies. To be hosted by the Director General of GIABA, Dr. Abdullahi Y. Shehu, dignitaries expected include His Excellency Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN; The Governor of Lagos state, Minister for Youth Development, Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, The First Lady of Lagos State and the University of Lagos Vice Chancellor; Professor Tolu Odugbemi among others. GIABA was established in the year 2000 by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government with a broad regional mandate including: (1) The development of strategies to protect the economies of member states from abuse and the laundering of the proceeds of crime (2) Improvement of measures and intensifying efforts to combat the laundering of proceeds from fraud and other criminal activities in West Africa (3) Strengthening co-operation amongst its members. GIABA’s membership consists of all member states of the ECOWAS. It operates within a diverse 3-language community namely 5 Anglophone, 8 Francophone and 2 Portuguese Speaking countries.

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Gaslink Completes 38km Pipeline Expansion Project in Lagos State

Gaslink Completes 38km Pipeline Expansion Project in Lagos State · Industries in Lagos are now positioned to cut their expenditure on power supply by 50% as Gaslink Nigeria Limited - a subsidiary of Oando Gas and Power , Nigeria ’s leading energy provider - announces the commissioning of its 38 kilometre Phase-3 gas pipeline expansion project in Lagos state. The gas pipeline network is used for the transportation of natural gas, a safer and cleaner substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel, or propane fuel to industrial users within the state. The expansion project which commenced in May 2007 will deliver 1.809 million standard cubic feet (mmscf/d) of natural gas per day to the Apapa industrial area. The commissioning is coming on the heels of a successful hydrostatic pressure test conducted on the infrastructure, which confirmed the integrity of the pipelines. The new pipeline section was constructed in conformity to international standards and has surpassed the highest safety standards for inhabitants and properties around the facilities. The expansion project tagged GLIII (Greater Lagos Three), was built at a cost, of over N7bn and runs a distance of 38km through Ojota , Maryland , Obanikoro, Iganmu, Alaka, Wharf, Apapa, Tin Can Island and Amuwo Odofin. The completion of the new pipeline section as an addition to the existing infrastructure has resulted in a gas pipeline coverage of all the major industrial areas of Lagos State , with a total pipeline network of 99.4km. In 2001, Gaslink embarked on a phased urban pipeline network development drive that began with the construction of an 11.2 kilometre pipeline network, with a capacity to deliver 15mmscf/d, from the Nigerian Gas Company’s City Gate at Ikeja through Oba Akran, Lateef Jakande and Acme Roads; all within the Ikeja industrial scheme. Following the successful completion of the first phase of its development, the company commissioned its Ikeja 1B gas line with a capacity to deliver an additional 5mmscf/d to companies within Oregun through to Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way , Ikeja. By 2004, Gaslink’s pipeline network was further expanded by an 84 kilometre distribution line designed to deliver a throughput of 65mmscf/d through Ojota, Isolo, Amuwo Odofin, Ilupeju, Matori and Isolo. With this, Gaslink has developed an extensive pipeline network covering the major industrial areas in Lagos State . The Managing Director of Gaslink Nigeria Limited (GNL), Mr. Bolaji Osunsanya comments, “The completion of this project is a demonstration of our determination to build Sun-Saharan Africa’s largest pipeline infrastructure on a world class platform. We have concluded the Phase 3 expansion project without any safety incident and the hydrostatic pressure test has confirmed our adherence to international standards”. Commenting further, Mr Osunsanya states; “The new pipeline will significantly improve our capacity to deliver increased volumes of gas to our customers especially within Tin Can Island and Apapa industrial Scheme. In the near future, Gaslink plans to extend its business beyond Lagos State , to other parts of Nigeria and indeed, West Africa . Preliminary work has already reached various stages in Calabar and Abuja , where Gaslink seeks to get new franchise rights from the Nigeria Gas Company (NGC), while further positioning itself as the preferred Local Distribution Company (LDC) for the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) that will transport natural gas from Nigeria to Ghana , Togo and Benin . Gaslink Nigeria limited is an indigenous company established to promote gas distribution and utilization in Nigeria . The company, a subsidiary of Oando Gas and Power, is operating a 20-year Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with the Nigeria Gas Company. Gaslink is the pioneer and one of the few companies in Nigeria involved in the piping and distribution of natural gas to industrial, residential and commercial consumers.