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DAILY ASSET Honours Shettima, Dangote, Others February 21

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The 8th DAILY ASSET Annual Awards and Lecture will hold February 21, in Abuja the management of Asset Newspapers Limited, organisers of the event confirmed yesterday.The annual event, usually attended by top government officials, leading professionals from all walks of life, academics, traditional rulers, business executives among others will hold at the Conference Hall, NICON Luxury Hotel, Central Business District Abuja and will start by 11.

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In a statement yesterday, Publisher/ Editor-in- Chief, Dr Cletus Akwaya said the initial date of February 20 was slightly adjusted to avoid a clash with other programmes at the venue.The Editorial Board of DAILY ASSET had released the list of 2024 award recipients on December… In various categories.
Top on the list was the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, business mogul and President, Dangote Industries Plc, Alhaji ( Dr) Aliko Dangote, who were named for the topmost awards of ‘Man of the Year’ and ‘Nigerian Achiever of the Year’ respectively.Also on the list were Governors of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani; Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris; Kogi , Alhaji Usman Ododo and Plateau, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, who were named Governors of the year in Health; Agriculture, Infrastructure and Workers Welfare; Education and Political Leadership respectively.Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu was named Legislator of the Year; Managing Director of Jos Electricity Distribution Company( JED), Engr Abdu Mohammed was selected for Chief Executive Officer of the Year; Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Roosevelt Ogbonna was chosen for Banker of the Year award, while Vice Chancellor of Al- Ansar University, Maiduguri, Prof Mohammed Kundiri emerged as Vice Chancellor of the Year.In other categories, Former First Lady of Kebbi State and Founder of MedicAid Foundation, Abuja Dr Zainab Bagudu was selected for the award of Philanthropist of the year in recognition of her work against Cancer in Nigeria ; Chartered Accountant and IT expert, Alhaji Medugu was selected for the award of Professional of the Year ( ICT)and will share the award with President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations ( NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku for Public Relations.On the list also, was Zenith Bank Plc, which emerged ‘ Banker of the Year, ‘ while the Comprtroller General of Nigeria Customs Service ( NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi and Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps( NSCDC), Dr Ibrahim Audi were named by the Editorial Board as joint winners in the ‘Public Servant of the Year’ category.Elder statesman and Chairman of Urban Shelter Limited, a front line real estate company in Nigeria, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu was the sole nominee for the Life Time Achievement Award. Aliyu served as Federal Permanent Secretary in many ministries before he retired. He was alter appointed Chairman, Bank of Industry.The statement said arrangements were in top gear to host this year’s event for presentation of the awards.” We are conscious of the fact that a lot of people look forward to this annual event. We have therefore, deepened the arrangements to ensure that participants and award recipients are properly hosted” the statement said adding ” we are getting bigger and better with each passing year”.The statement urged members of the public to turn out in large numbers to identify with the celebrants at the occasion..” The essence of these awards is to publicly celebrate excellence and acknowledge the various contributions of the award recipients to the development of the country” the statement added.

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NCS Strengths Ties with China Customs

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By Tony Obiechina Abuja

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has deepened its strategic engagement with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) through a high-level meeting held in Beijing on July 25.According to NCS Spokesman, Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement on Sunday, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, the meeting aimed to explore bilateral knowledge exchange and capacity development in customs administration.

The NCS delegation, led by Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Oluyomi Adebakin, discussed customs training methodologies, modernization models, and technology-driven solutions with GACC officials.
The Chinese Customs authorities shared their structured training system, which incorporates virtual reality, 5G-enabled systems, and blended e-learning approaches.
The meeting highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in China-led customs development initiatives, with over 200 African customs officers trained since 2023. The Chinese Customs officials commended Nigeria’s growing leadership in international customs platforms and appreciated the election of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.Both parties expressed mutual interest in exploring technical exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and officer exchange schemes. The NCS aims to strengthen its human capital, advance intergovernmental partnerships, and modernize customs operations in accordance with global standards.The engagement aligns with promoting knowledge sharing, harmonizing customs procedures, and building an integrated trade infrastructure for sustainable development, particularly under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

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Kaigama Cautions against Rising Religious Intolerance, Marginalization

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From Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called for religious tolerance among religious groups in Nigeria.Kaigama made the call during the 25 years Priestly Celebration of the Auxiliary Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev.

Ernest Obodo, held at St. Mary Catholic Church, Udi Council Area of Enugu State at the weekend.
The celebration began with Holy Mass officiated by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha, His Grace, Most Rev.
Valerian Okeke.In his homily, Kaigama decried what he described as ‘very severe’, the existence of religious intolerance in the country, warning that, “if we do not get rid of it, we shall continue to make three steps forward and five steps backward.
“Professor Chinua Achebe did identify the problems of Nigeria as bad leadership, corruption, and tribalism, and I wish to add religious intolerance and fanaticism.He expressed the need for more solidarity of the Catholic Church in Eastern Nigeria with the Church in Northern Nigeria in view of the present socio-economic, cultural and religious circumstances in the world.The clergyman equally called on those in political leadership to ensure that the resources of the nation were equitably distributed and also to ensure a fair representation in government.He advised them not to let any section of the nation become marginalised for whatever reason but to ensure honesty, transparency, and accountability in the leadership of the country.“My village was once captured, destroyed, and our chief was subordinated to the religious leaders. Since then, it was only some three years ago that we received a government response.“Nigerians expect from political leaders a corporal work of mercy to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, care for the sick and wounded, educate the school children, care for prisoners and the poor.“Build and maintain the roads, keep our schools and hospitals open, and not only when there are casualties, then we rush to open them and be concerned,” he stressed.The Archbishop added that while we demand good governance from those voted in authority, we demand equally a changing mentality on the part of those Nigerians who saw government resources as available to be used with reckless abandonment.To the celebrant and his class of 2000, Kaigama said, “25 years ago, they answered the Lord’s call to serve the church as shepherds of God’s people.“Today we give thanks to God for the gift of their vocation, perseverance in ministry, and for the grace that has sustained them through joys and trials alike,” he said.In his remark, Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, described Obodo as an embodiment of initiatives geared towards lifting people out of poverty through his agricultural project.“So I want to join your well-wishers and indeed your congregation here to congratulate and to celebrate with you. There is something that you represent, which I would also love that we continue to imbibe, that is, the true spirit of service.“But your humility is also something very disarming,” Mbah said.Commending the participants, Obodo announced that 33 bishops all over Nigeria attended the event, saying that 20 of them were present while 13 were represented.He thanked God for sparing 10 of them who were ordained priest in 2000, disclosing that, “10 of us are healthy and hearty today and we give gratitude to God”.Many priests, laity, traditional rulers and government officials graced the celebration.

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Niger Boat Mishap: NSEMA Recovers 13 Bodies, Rescues 26

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From Dan Amasingha, Minna, Attah Ede, Makurdi

The Niger Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said 13 dead bodies have been recovered while 26 people were rescued from the recent boat mishap in Gini village, Shiroro Local Government Area.This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Abdullahi Arah, the Director- General of the agency on Sunday in Minna.

The incident occurred at about 11:45am on Saturday around Kwata, as the boat was heading to Zumba market.
According to the agency, the boat, which was fully loaded with goods and passengers capsized while conveying them to the weekly market.“We have confirmed a boat mishap incident with 13 bodies recovered while 26 were rescued bringing the total number of people in the boat to 39.
”“Those that were recovered had since been buried and among them were eight women, three men and two children,” he said.NSENI’s Director of Information and Special Duties, Dr. Ibrahim Hussaini confirmed in a statement that the boat driver and few passengers were rescued.Hussaini said that one of the victims was admitted at the General Hospital Kuta, and had been discharged.The Niger Government through NSEMA, National Hydro Electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission N-HYPPADEC and NIWA have distributed life jackets to various riverine communities.Abductors of Six Nigerian Law School Students Opens Discussions, Demands N20M RansomThe kidnappers of the six Nigerian Law School students, have contacted and opened discussions with the families of their victims, demanding N20 million as ransom for their release.The six Nigerian Law School Students were reportedly abducted by suspected armed bandits while on their way to resume at the school’s Yola campus in Adamawa State on Saturday.It was gathered that the incident took place in the late hours of Saturday, along the ‘deadly’ federal highway between Wukari in Taraba State and parts of Benue State.According to a fellow student of the Yola campus, who identified himself as Johnson, said the kidnappers have contacted families of the victims and are demanding a ransom of N20 million for their release.The abducted students were on their way back to campus after completing their mandatory court externship, ahead of the resumption of academic activities scheduled for Monday.Those confirmed to be abducted includes; Rev. Ernest Okafor, Ogbuka Fabian, Nwamma Philip, Okechukwu Obadiegwu, Obalem Emmanuel, and Obiorah David.They were reportedly travelling in a vehicle operated by AJ Dan Pullo Transport Company, a commercial operator based in Onitsha, Anambra State.Authorities have yet to release an official statement.The Wukari-Benue axis, where the kidnapping is suspected to have taken place, has long been flagged as a high-risk corridor due to recurring incidents of abduction and violent crime.

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