Nigeria Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo has regretted that gas vandals have made none sense of his efforts, over the years, to improve the nation’s power supply. Nebo, who spoke to newsmen today shortly after the weekly meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, abuja, lamented: “I have never been so frustrated in my life.” Professor Nebo said that the efforts his ministry has made would have brought about over 5000 megga watts of electricity generation and ensure reasonable amount of constant power supply, but that vandals have been thwarting such efforts. According to him, as the government is repairing vandalised gas pipes, the vandals were returning to cause more havock, adding that now, government needed over N1.5 Billion to correct the problems on the pipe lines across the country. The minister said that government is currently spending the sum of N120 Million every month on gas even as he lamented; “the past three weeks have been horrible.” Professor Nebo who apologised to Nigerians for the decline in power supply across the country, cursed those who have been vandalising gas pipe lines, saying that they must have been possessed by demons. He said that the idea of wiping off vandalism from the oil sector is not feasible, just the same way armed robbers and kidnappers cannot be completely wiped out, but that many vandals who were caught in the act have been jailed. Professor Nebo advised the incoming General Muhammadu Buhari’s government not to jettison privatisation, warning that doing so would take Nigeria several years backward in terms of economic growth.
President Goodluck Jonathan has called on all African leaders and political actors to continue to do their utmost best to further entrench true democracy and good governance in their countries. The President, in his congratulatory message to President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo on his victory in the country’s recent presidential election noted that the growing culture of free, fair and credible elections in Africa as witnessed in recent polls in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo and other countries signalled good omen for political stability and faster development on the continent. He said that now that President Gnassingbe’e victory at the polls has been confirmed by Togo’s Constitutional Court, all the people of Togo should accept the election results in good faith and give maximum support and cooperation to their re-elected leader for peace, stability and progress in their country. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan commended the people of Togo on the successful conduct of the presidential elections and advised any persons who might still have issues with its outcome to comport themselves as true democrats and law-abiding citizens by seeking redress only through recognized legal means. President Jonathan wished that existing cordial relations between Nigeria and Togo will continue to grow in coming years as he wished President Gnassingbe a very successful new term in Office.
The baby that came to be known and called Elder Mrs Josephine Iheuwashiachi Ukaegbu was born on June 1, 1934 to the family of Mr. Christian and Mrs Grace Chikeka of Umuogbamkpa kindred, Ishiuzo Egbu, in Imo State. Her birth brought joy to her family, as the pretty face carried the hope and aspiration of a family for the future.
Following incessant transfers of her father who worked with the Nigerian Prisons Service, little Josephine attended schools in Bende, Nsukka, Izombe, Obubara (presently in Cross River state.) and finally graduated from Central School Egbu.
The then little beautiful damsel whose heart was fixed on broadening her educational career suffered a temporal setback when she was plagued with a strange ailment that almost paralysed her. After a miraculous healing of the strange sickness, she went to a commercial school and also trained briefly as a nurse. She was later to be married to her heartthrob, Mr Edinburgh Onyejelam Ukaegbu of Umukoto Umudibia Nekede in 1965.
With education still her attraction, she went ahead to graduate as a teacher from the Advanced Teachers Institute Zaria, Kaduna State, in 1976.
The young Josephine, who worked briefly as a Secretary Typist with the Native Authority Ukwu Orji in Imo State, also had a stint as an Auxiliary Nurse in Surulere, Lagos. A multi-talented damsel, Mama was engaged in several endeavours in order to provide multiple streams of income for the family that was her entire pre-occupation and support to the man who stood by her, while the strange ailment plagued her.
Apart from having a catering shop in Soba near Zaria, she worked as a teacher in Kaduna state for several years, and thereafter retired to full-time trading to support her family.
To Mama, there was no place for “impossibility,” as she was enmeshed in a philosophy of never giving up despite the odds. She dreamed of a better tomorrow where her children would live far better and improved life. With this all-conquering spirit for a better future, she conquered stigma and vicissitudes of life and later became the fulcrum of the family.
Mama Josephine was an epitome of beauty, but she never allowed such gets into her head. She was a strict disciplinarian who taught her kids to imbibe the dignity of labour. She taught her children to be hopeful of a better future and be far from defeatism.
Apart from being a lover of peace, she was an advocate of family unity and would spare no effort to ensure peace among her children she guarded so jealously. To her, the essence of Christianity is attaining peace with oneself and others. In collective unity, she saw the attainment of individual peace.
Mama loved God so much and became born again in 1988. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church, Umudibia. Mama remained with the Assemblies of God Church for several years and in 2003 joined her children in Abuja who are strong members of Living Faith Church Worldwide. She served God faithfully and did WOFBI Bible Course. She chose the path of righteousness and encouraged her children to be committed to the service of God.
According to her eldest son, Kingdom Sam Ukaegbu, “Mama conquered stigma and vicissitudes of life and triumphed over them. She wasn’t resentful towards anyone, wasn’t quarrelsome, and didn’t show bitterness to anyone. She epitomized the word of God that says, ‘follow peace with all men’.
Pastor Godsaid, her youngest son, is deeply appreciative of her guiding principles, “Mum thank you so much for seeing into my future and struggled to make sure I had a good and God-fearing educational background you put me through one of the best Seminary Secondary schools. The kingdom service I enjoy today was due to your unflinching love, care and constant motherly advice and sacrificial effort. Oh Mum, your demise has created a vacuum in me.
“Who then can now answer my midnight calls? Who can now call me severally just in one day. Who can tolerate me? Who will I cut her nails and talk heart to heart with so freely and without reservation?”
Considering the life of probity and hard work Mama lived, those who came in contact with her felt her essence of living that was hinged on unquenchable zeal for excellence.
As she begins her final journey with a service of songs on May 7 at her Umukoto Umudibia in Nekede, the funeral service is to hold at the Living Faith Church Owerri on May 8 at 10am, while internment will hold at Ukaegbu 2nd Compound at Nekede.
Mama Josephine’s life reminds us of ‘Psalm of Life’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who said, “Life of great men all reminds us that we can live our lives sublime and departing leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.”Mama left the surly bounds of this earth on April 1, 2015 to meet her maker whom she adored, cherished and served to her last moments.
She is survived by four children, Mr. Kingdom Sam, Mrs. Sheila Dumto, Mrs. Mira Enyia and Pastor Godsaid. Also left behind to celebrate her life of excellence are her two brothers and 11 grand children.
Reef, a media practitioner based in Abuja, can be reached on simonreef927@gmail.co. [myad]
Mr. Tunde Thompson was one of the two journalists who were jailed in accordance with the provision of Decree number 4 when General Muhammadu Buhari was Head of State in 1984. But, Thompson joined General Buhari’s media campaign team for the just concluded Presidential election. Meeting Thompson one-on-one today when the All Progressives Congress (APC) Predidential campaign team paid him a visit at the Defence House in Abuja, General Buhari thanked him for not only forgiven him for his experience in 1984, but joining his campaign team. Cracking jokes with Thompson, the President-elect appreciated his ability to rise above his jail experience to forgive and support him. General Buhari said that what happened under his military regime was one of the challenges of that period. Buhari also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for deploying technology as part of the process of the last election with the use of PVC and Card Readers. “We must commend Nigerians who believe in our message of change and INEC for introducing Card Readers and PVC. All elected leaders will now know that the voter is the king. Nigerians now have more faith in our elections because their votes will count. If not for PVC and Card Readers the PDP as usual would have written the results and asked losers to go to court. How can people who are struggling to survive go to Court and get money to pay the SANs of this world. We must thank God for the success of this election.”
President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of his campaign media team led by Malam Shehu Garba for running a very “decent media campaign” despite the vigorous hate campaigns mounted against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). General Buhari hosted members of his Media Team and Social Media Influencers at the Defence House, Abuja today. He was full of praises for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Media and Publicity members, saying that they have reason to thank God and celebrate the success of the entire campaign. “I want to commend you especially for two things. First, is the decent media campaign you conducted. Despite the PDP’s dirty tactics, you stayed focused on issues and avoided the temptation to mud sling.” The President-Elect particularly commended the Director of Media & Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu for providing leadership that led to the success of his team. “I thank you for your uncommon motivation to do the work. Despite the shoestring budget on which we ran our APC campaign, you did not allow the lack of adequate remuneration to stall the work at any point in time. You continued to give your best.”
The Nigerian Political domain is free for all comers; it is only those who can play the game well that succeed at the end of the day. Some politicians, who have looted the treasury, believe that at all times; they are relevant while forgetting certain basic facts in the environment where they seek power. Since the creation of Kogi State over 20 years ago, one ethnic group has continued to lord it over the other two senatorial districts by rotating it among themselves. Having completed that rotation order, the same group has charted another course for the rotation in a new cycle. While the Central and West produce about 92% of the internally generated revenue, the East can only boast of about 8%. Yet, the resources are not fairly distributed, rather, over 85% of the IGR and the state’s shares of the monthly Federation Account are used to service the East. One interesting thing about Kogi State is that the East, where the Governor comes from, is somehow impoverished as one can hardly notice meaningful development. Unfortunately, the Central, where the Speaker comes from, is totally neglected. The Speaker has only learned the art of using his hammer to stamp budgets without asking questions on what is due to his area and the West. We have got to a stage where the West and Central now see the actions of the East as a great insult. Without prejudice to the non-implementation of the National Conference report, the East should realize that they are working toward an unimaginable tsunami in the state. What does Prince Abubakar Audu want again? What is it that he lost and has not found? Since the beginning of Governor Wada administration, Prince Audu has been wearing the skin of PDP. When Wada celebrated two years in office, he openly and jointly cut the anniversary cake with Governor Idris Wada. As soon as APC was formed, Audu, by virtue of the new party’s constitution, assumed the leadership of the party, lording it over everyone arrogantly. And before the presidential primary, he was working for Governor of Kano State to be the APC presidential flag bearer. During this time, Audu refused to attend any functions that would see General Buhari in attendance. As soon as Buhari clinched the ticket, he started working for his return as Governor by sponsoring billboards, press statements and interviews. He caused some political problems for APC aspirants in the state in course of his desire to get a structure for his ambition. If APC is actually ready to fight corruption, it should not field candidates with questionable characters, people with EFCC cases so it will not go the way of PDP, the party that fields and appoints people that are known worldwide to be having many skeletons in their cupboards. The APC should be very careful of people who have joined the party with stolen wealth which they have come to display in Buhari administration. All said and done, General Buhari and Prince Abubakar Audu had once sojourned in ANPP and they are very familiar with each other. As a leader in APC, Prince Audu had had the opportunity of receiving governorship candidates introduced to him by the highly placed with a view to supporting them but unknown to the big shots and the aspirants, Prince Audu has been plotting against them because of his inordinate ambition. The havoc Audu has caused to APC in Kogi State is enormous. We have just learned that primaries were not held for the three senatorial seats in Kogi which APC has already won. We pray this situation will not be the beginning of APC doom in Kogi State. This same problem exists in some constituencies in the state as primaries were not held. And this ugly trend has already given rise to litigations. APC has credible candidates in all the districts of Kogi State and Prince Abubakar Audu and his money cannot drive them to sleep. He should now behave like a father that he claims to be rather than continue to look for something that he has since lost to the vultures. A word is enough for the wise.
The Federal High Court in Lagos has rejected a move by Lagos lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, to join as plaintiff, the class suit brought by two lawyers, Osasuyi Adebayo and Oluyinka Adeniji, against Multichoice, the provider of Digital Satellite Television in Nigeria. At the resumed hearing in the case today, the Presiding Judge, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, in rejecting Adegboruwa’s move, said since over 170 million Nigerians use the services of DSTV, not everyone can be accommodated as plaintiff. The case was to take argument over whether the court lacks the jurisdiction to entertain the matter as argued by Multichoice. It would be recalled that Adebayo and Oyeniji had dragged the company to court in a class action for themselves and on behalf of other subscribers. At the resumed sitting, Yemi Salman led a team of lawyers, including Adebayo, Oyeniji, Mufutau Olajobi, Olutoun Akinfire and Oluwole Fola, to argue the position of the plaintiffs, while Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) appeared for the 1st Defendant. A mild drama however played out when Adegboruwa, who had earlier challenged the Lagos State Government on the restriction of movement during environmental sanitation, expressed his willingness to join the plaintiffs in the matter. He argued that the matter, being a noble one and himself also being the owner of five decoders of Multichoice, is entitled to join the plaintiffs. He therefore told the court of his readiness to join the plaintiffs though his processes were still being filed at the Registry. Onigbanjo vehemently opposed Adegboruwa’s right to be heard. According to him, only one counsel, Oyeniji, who filed the matter on behalf of the plaintiffs, could appear or nominate a lead counsel for the plaintiffs. Aneke then cautioned that since all Nigerians are subscribers of DSTV, the court would become rowdy if 170 million Nigerians each retain lawyers. The court admonished that plaintiffs be represented by one counsel though it is a class action. It equally ruled that no other action may be filed. In his opening remarks, Salman argued on the priority of applications based on the fact that a pending contempt proceeding had been initiated against Multichoice. He retorted that having adjourned the matter for argument on jurisdiction for Tuesday, the same would go on regardless. He then commenced his argument, urging the court to decline jurisdiction. In reaction, plaintiffs urged the court to dismiss the application and discountenance the further affidavits filed by Multichoice without seeking Leave of Court prior to hearing of the application. The matter was then adjourned to May 21, 2015 for ruling. Salman also informed the court of the pendency of exparte application for substituted service of contempt proceedings on Multichoice but the court admonished him to exhibit more facts surrounding attempt to serve the Managing Director of the company, John Ugbe, and its Public Relations Manager before the argument of the application.
A private hostel owner, Emmanuel Toiyebo, has thrown out more than 100 students of the Federal University, Otuoke in Bayelsa State over unpaid rent amounting to N24 million.
The affected students were assigned to the hostel as part of the Bayelsa State government’s contribution to assist the newly established university located in Otuoke, the hometown of President Goodluck Jonathan. But the landlord alleged that both the university and the state government owed him two years’ arrears of rent, hence his decision to evict the students. The 52-bedroom hostel, known as the Oniegbum Hostel, is located a few minutes from Jonathan’s country home. In 2014, Bayelsa State procured the hostel as a residential facility for students, and handed the hostel to the university at a ceremony presided over by the Secretary to the State Government, Dakoru Allison-Oguru. The Federal University, Otuoke, was one of the nine new universities established by the Jonathan administration in 2011. Mobolaji Aluko, a professor at Howard University, Washington, DC, was appointed the university’s inaugural vice chancellor. Commenting on the development, the dean of student affairs, Marcellina Offoha said the students were supposed to move back into the hostel this week, and confirmed that the facility has now been locked up even as he expressed confidence that the state government, the university and the landlord would settle the dispute “in the shortest time possible.
he said that they have to beg the landlord and that discussions with the school and the state government are continuing. The eviction letter to the students was issued by a lawyer to the landlord and signed by R.E. Ndiomu. The letter read: “We the landlords of the 52-bedroom apartments at Onuegbum, Otuoke Road, Otuoke, give you notice to quit and deliver possession of the aforementioned property with its appurtenances which you hold as a tenant on or before the expiration of seven days upon the receipt of this notice, for failure of the Bayelsa state government through the office of the Secretary to the state government, Bayelsa state to pay the balance of N24 million as rent accruable. “We have been patiently waiting for the balance [of the] sum since last year but have been frustrated by the lack of commitment which the Bayelsa state government has shown despite several attempts to get the state government to adhere to its promise as we have kept our part of the bargain hence the notice.”
The eviction warned that the landlord would repossess the hostel if the students did not adhere to the eviction notice.
The eviction notice was copied to the vice chancellor, the chief legal adviser to the university, and the Secretary of the state government. The affected recipients received the letter March 10, 2015. The landlord said that he had made several attempts to resolve the dispute over rent with the Bayelsa State government. He added that all the meetings he held with university as well as state government officials had failed to resolve the issue of the outstanding rent. [myad]
There are indications that soon, the nation-wide fuel scarcity and crisis would be a thing of the past, as the Major Oil Marketers have resolved the knotty issue of subsidy payment controversy with the minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN), today, met with the minister and came up with an assurance that the fuel scarcity, being experienced across the country, would be over within the next few days. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja.
It was also resolved at the meeting, which was attended by representatives of MOMAN and some senior officials in the finance ministry that outstanding subsidy claims would be paid even after a new government takes over power.
At the end of the meeting, which lasted over four hours, Okonjo-Iweala briefed newsmen along with the Executive Secretary, MOMAN, Mr. Thomas Olawore.
According to the finance minister, the issues that led to the scarcity had been resolved adding that based on the discussions at the meeting, the Federal Government and the oil marketers had both agreed to bring an end to the fuel scarcity problem.
“We have appealed to them (oil marketers) and you have heard them saying, following the payment of the N154bn, things will ease off.
“We have spent a considerable time talking about this and we welcome the news that have been announced by the marketers and we thank them.
“On our own side, we have discussed the issues they have put on the table and we are looking into them, government is a continuum and you find out that whatever the issues are, they would be resolved so that Nigerians will not suffer.”
When asked how the controversy surrounding the actual outstanding subsidy arrears, being owed the marketers was resolved, the minister said it would be difficult to get the exact debt owing to what she described as the “rolling” nature of the business.
She, however, said that with the understanding reached with the marketers, all the outstanding debts would be paid based on claims processed by Petroleum Pricing Products Regulatory Agency (PPPRC)
“What I want you to understand is that this is a rolling business and there is no one definitive figure.” [myad]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has received Silverbird Man of the year Award in recognition of his laudable achievements in the year 2014. Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan dedicated the Silverbird Man of the year Award bestowed on him by the organization, to his wife and all Deltans who stood and worked with his administration to build a peaceful state. The Governor said that the award is for all peaceful Deltans and for the prevailing inter-ethnic harmony in the state. He expressed his appreciation for the honour done him saying: “I am very happy that Sliverbird Television has recognized the good work God is doing in Delta State through my administration. This achievement is a collective effort and l dedicate this award to my wife and all Deltans who made this dream of having a peaceful state a reality during our time and l pray that this peace will be sustained.” Uduaghan appealed to the incoming government of General Muhammadu Buhari not to undermine the South-South and South East regions of the country The Governor said that it would be dangerous and disastrous for the regions to be ignored just because they did not vote for the in-coming government. “I must counsel here that the South – South and the South-East regions must not be ignored or undermined by the in-coming Federal Government on account of their voting patterns in the general elections.” According to him, it would be precarious for such strategic regions or any region for that matter to be undermined solely because of their political leanings, and stressed the need for every part of the country to be treated fairly and equitably. Governor Uduaghan assured that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is prepared to form a formidable opposition party in the country, adding that the party would bounce back sooner than expected. He also charged the in-coming administration in Delta State to uphold the people’s oriented programmes already put in place by his administration. The Governor explained that he had to give up his senatorial ambition for peace to reign in the State, stressing that if he had pushed ahead with his ambition, inter-ethnic crisis would have returned to the state. In his remarks, the Chairman of the Occasion and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Odien Ajumogobia (SAN) said that apart from key infrastructure, urban renewal and human capital development, Governor Uduaghan is leaving behind a peaceful and united Delta State. Barrister Chike Ogeah, Information Commissioner and Hon. Funkekeme Solomon works Commissioner described the award as a crowning glory for the governor. In a keynote address, former chairman of Silverbird Group, Mr. Ben Murray-Bruce said that the Nigerians must shun the display of affluence in the mist of poverty, promising to represent the poor Nigerians as a Senator of the Federal Republic. Other Deltans who bagged award at the ceremony include Chief Phillip Asiodu and Mr. Gameliel Onosode. [myad]
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Mama Josephine’s Unquenchable Zeal For Excellence, By Musa Simon Reef
The baby that came to be known and called Elder Mrs Josephine Iheuwashiachi Ukaegbu was born on June 1, 1934 to the family of Mr. Christian and Mrs Grace Chikeka of Umuogbamkpa kindred, Ishiuzo Egbu, in Imo State. Her birth brought joy to her family, as the pretty face carried the hope and aspiration of a family for the future.
Following incessant transfers of her father who worked with the Nigerian Prisons Service, little Josephine attended schools in Bende, Nsukka, Izombe, Obubara (presently in Cross River state.) and finally graduated from Central School Egbu.
The then little beautiful damsel whose heart was fixed on broadening her educational career suffered a temporal setback when she was plagued with a strange ailment that almost paralysed her. After a miraculous healing of the strange sickness, she went to a commercial school and also trained briefly as a nurse. She was later to be married to her heartthrob, Mr Edinburgh Onyejelam Ukaegbu of Umukoto Umudibia Nekede in 1965.
With education still her attraction, she went ahead to graduate as a teacher from the Advanced Teachers Institute Zaria, Kaduna State, in 1976.
The young Josephine, who worked briefly as a Secretary Typist with the Native Authority Ukwu Orji in Imo State, also had a stint as an Auxiliary Nurse in Surulere, Lagos. A multi-talented damsel, Mama was engaged in several endeavours in order to provide multiple streams of income for the family that was her entire pre-occupation and support to the man who stood by her, while the strange ailment plagued her.
Apart from having a catering shop in Soba near Zaria, she worked as a teacher in Kaduna state for several years, and thereafter retired to full-time trading to support her family.
To Mama, there was no place for “impossibility,” as she was enmeshed in a philosophy of never giving up despite the odds. She dreamed of a better tomorrow where her children would live far better and improved life. With this all-conquering spirit for a better future, she conquered stigma and vicissitudes of life and later became the fulcrum of the family.
Mama Josephine was an epitome of beauty, but she never allowed such gets into her head. She was a strict disciplinarian who taught her kids to imbibe the dignity of labour. She taught her children to be hopeful of a better future and be far from defeatism.
Apart from being a lover of peace, she was an advocate of family unity and would spare no effort to ensure peace among her children she guarded so jealously. To her, the essence of Christianity is attaining peace with oneself and others. In collective unity, she saw the attainment of individual peace.
Mama loved God so much and became born again in 1988. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church, Umudibia. Mama remained with the Assemblies of God Church for several years and in 2003 joined her children in Abuja who are strong members of Living Faith Church Worldwide. She served God faithfully and did WOFBI Bible Course. She chose the path of righteousness and encouraged her children to be committed to the service of God.
According to her eldest son, Kingdom Sam Ukaegbu, “Mama conquered stigma and vicissitudes of life and triumphed over them. She wasn’t resentful towards anyone, wasn’t quarrelsome, and didn’t show bitterness to anyone. She epitomized the word of God that says, ‘follow peace with all men’.
Pastor Godsaid, her youngest son, is deeply appreciative of her guiding principles, “Mum thank you so much for seeing into my future and struggled to make sure I had a good and God-fearing educational background you put me through one of the best Seminary Secondary schools. The kingdom service I enjoy today was due to your unflinching love, care and constant motherly advice and sacrificial effort. Oh Mum, your demise has created a vacuum in me.
“Who then can now answer my midnight calls? Who can now call me severally just in one day. Who can tolerate me? Who will I cut her nails and talk heart to heart with so freely and without reservation?”
Considering the life of probity and hard work Mama lived, those who came in contact with her felt her essence of living that was hinged on unquenchable zeal for excellence.
As she begins her final journey with a service of songs on May 7 at her Umukoto Umudibia in Nekede, the funeral service is to hold at the Living Faith Church Owerri on May 8 at 10am, while internment will hold at Ukaegbu 2nd Compound at Nekede.
Mama Josephine’s life reminds us of ‘Psalm of Life’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who said, “Life of great men all reminds us that we can live our lives sublime and departing leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.”Mama left the surly bounds of this earth on April 1, 2015 to meet her maker whom she adored, cherished and served to her last moments.
She is survived by four children, Mr. Kingdom Sam, Mrs. Sheila Dumto, Mrs. Mira Enyia and Pastor Godsaid. Also left behind to celebrate her life of excellence are her two brothers and 11 grand children.
Reef, a media practitioner based in Abuja, can be reached on simonreef927@gmail.co. [myad]