MD/CEO SOMRE FOODS CHISOMAGA EZINNE

MD/CEO OF ELEANOR DES FLEURS CHIOMA PAMELA NWURUKU

Before the mid 1980’s the city of Abuja was a casual geographical area in Nigeria that served as a home to its mainly indigenous Gbagi citizens popularly known as the gwari tribe and a few migrants who chose to settle in the area at the time. Like a newly born baby, I have watched the city of Abuja grow from just another random city in Nigeria into one of the fastest developing capital cities in the world today.

Nigeria’s heterogeneous political and religious status quo created a need to situate the capital city in an area seen as neutral by the whole country. The ground-breaking ceremony was done in the late 70’s but most of the major projects were completed in the late 80’s and was officially declared as Nigeria’s capital in 91.

Evolving through stages, Abuja has developed from a dessert land of gwari settlers to Nigeria’s metropolitan city and Africa’s fastest developing city.

From empty lands to properly constructed roads, and as the government erected more infrastructure, the city took shape bit by bit. The initial master plan for the FCT was put together by the International Planning Associates, IPA. Interestingly, the various leaders who in one way or the other contributed to the completion of Abuja project all ruled during military era.

Federal Ministries, Departments, Agencies, MDA’s and embassies either moved their headquarters or opened a liaison office in Abuja. Workers and civil servants migrated to Abuja and multiple mass housing projects were built for civil servants and the rising influx of people. Employment opportunities increased in the public sector, and there was an expectation of the “private-sector-boom” to follow suite and it did. Abuja became the next place to migrate to for Nigerians after Lagos.

Although it is still one of the best cities in the country and arguably the continent as regards city planning and infrastructure development has deteriorated enormously over the years.

I remember moving to Abuja in 97 as a child; It was an experience I had longed and waited forever since the day my dad came back home with the news of his transfer to the new capital. I would wake up every day and ask quite impatiently – “daddy when are we leaving for Abuja now?” Until the day, my dad said we were leaving in two days. Finally, it happened! We were on our way to this new city.

It was very overwhelming for me and I fell in love with the city and have been here for 18 years. It was the first big city I ever visited, as I had never been to Lagos at the time, and our driver, Thomas, made sure he took us on a tour to all the “famous” places; the boat house, the ship house, eagle square, Aso rock, national park and zoo, Sheraton etc.

The feeling I got from Abuja at the time, even as a child was one of appreciation for the structures, clean roads, functioning street lights etc.

The city was evenly populated at a time, but over the years, people have migrated in high numbers and Abuja is gradually becoming over populated.

Abuja today, is a sad shadow of what it used to be. The once adorable city is gradually degenerating and social infrastructure is suffering depreciation, majority of the street and traffic lights don’t work anymore, if we are lucky we get traffic wardens at some junctions commanding traffic on busy weekdays whilst most weekends we get nothing: and road accidents in the city is constantly on the rise especially during weekends. It is almost certain that if one drives through town in the early mornings of a Saturday or Sunday, it is almost certain to see car crashes at severally junctions. Tiny potholes that were abandoned have now eroded into large holes scattered round major and minor roads in the city and like all things Nigerian, lack of management and carelessness has taken its toll on the city.

In 2003, Abuja got one of its finest ministers Mallam Nasir El-rufai, who did his best- amidst opposition and challenges – to clean up the city and put the right things in place. He banned the use of unsafe commuting with bikes popularly known as “okada” in the city and in turn got brand new city buses for each area in the city. These buses were properly managed at the time, they were affordable for the masses, neat, properly labelled at stopped at the appropriate bus stops that were placed around the city.

I remember having summer lessons and using the buses back from school every day and stopping at the bus stop just in front of my street. It was a pleasant experience for me, the buses were neat, everyone had a space and it wouldn’t admit more than the number required so there was no “lapping” unlike the Nigerian commercial buses in different states. Where I lived, there were buses every hour heading to different places and the reliability of the system and the safety of Abuja at the time was as good as awesome. All my classmates took these El-rufai buses as they were called at the time and whenever I remember the glory days of Abuja, that brief moment, were the city felt safe and functioning, that was the glory days.

One might ask, what then happened to the buses? Well, after El-rufai’s ministerial regime, the buses were thoroughly mismanaged and eventually sold to members of the public. Today, they operate the semi dead vans with little or no quality control check because most of them are very tattered, its once clean red colour now dusty brown and rusty metals hanging from the doors that have now refused to close.

It’s easy when you look at these things, to fall into the well-known Nigerian consolation narrative and say “well, nothing lasts in Nigeria”, but sometimes it gets tiring. You want to ask why? Why can’t we have a city that starts well and is run well continuously? Why can’t we have streetlights and traffic lights that ALWAYS work? Why can’t we have safe clean buses and bus stops around the city? Why must all things Nigerian die prematurely? Why?

CEO AND FOUNDER OF FUTURE SOFTWARE RESOURCES LIMITED, NKEMDILIM BEGHO

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To provide Information Technology solutions for the African market, ensuring global standards, quality, dedication and integrity.



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At Futuresoft we believe in individuality and understand that each client is unique and has specific requirements. Once we have a grasp of the scope of work, we tailor our solutions to suit your needs and ensure that we have an in-depth understanding of your business in order to deliver solutions that benefit your business and help you grow.
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MD/CEO OF HAVILLAH AND HILLS LIMITED, UCHE ANICHE

Havilah & Hills is a wholly Nigerian company offering high quality print, web and video graphic solution, web development, Print solutions, Video post productions and digital signage network deployment and management.
Founded in May 2005, our mission is to leverage on our knowledge using cutting edge technologies to speedily deliver high quality and cost effective multimedia solutions that improve our clients brand and market performance, increasing their profitability and adding value to our stakeholders.
We have a vision of becoming the No.1 multimedia solutions provider in Africa by the year 2018.

Whatever your need, we run it through our process. We believe in adding value to our clients and we have developed the process that does just that.
It covers information gathering, analysis and strategysing to the actual Solution creation and deployment.
At every stage of the process, our team ensures consistency in quality, carrying our clients along all the way. Let us work for you now!

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Our Digital Signage Solutions - SpotVue, combine high quality motion graphics (Animated graphics and video) and the flexibility of traditional point of purchase Ad media and more.
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Our team will create customised web experience to suit any industry. From bespoke graphics to professional programming, we deliver a responsive site that becomes a business tool that a web site should be. We have in - house professionals skilled in the various industry standard tools that includes but not limited to Photoshop, Flash, Corel Draw, CSS, ASP, .Net, Php and MySql.
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Backed with over Ten years of Print Projects consultancy experience, we will deliver any project on schedule and on budget. Our clients span across the Oil and Gas, Manufacturing and Service Industries, as well as Private, Government and Religious Organisations.

CO-FOUNDER OF 1SUITE, UCHE ANICHE

Suite is a Port Harcourt based accounting software platform that wants to help African (and particularly Nigerian) startup owners keep tabs on their finances. Launched in November of 2013, 1Suite is a product of Havilah & Hills Innovative Systems Limited and some partners.

Similar to the New Zealand based accounting software company, Xero, 1Suite is completely cloud-based, so there are no special software requirements on the user’s side. All that is needed is an internet connection. Uche Aniche, Co-founder 1Suite, says the 1Suite user interface was designed especially with non-accounting startup owners in mind.

With 1Suite, the user can make use of a wide range of services including:

Invoicing (Billing);
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According to Uche Aniche, 1Suite won the Port Harcourt edition of the EDC/ETISALAT Market Access Elevator Pitch back in October, 2013.

You can find out more about the workings of 1Suite on their YouTube channel or signup at 1suite.com.ng

MD/CEO VENUEHERO --- UCHE ANICHE

ABOUT US
We are Africa's Venue Hero. We help individuals and corporate organisations find and book great venues for their events and help facility owners do more business. With VenueHero.co, you can convert non-traditional spaces to venues and earn money. Drop us a line if you think we can make a difference. You can also join us on our social media channels.

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Lilian esoro: Goldie lacks hair

Lilian Esoro is a Nollywood actress known for her role as the talkative ‘Nurse Abigail’ in the popular family sitcom, ‘Clinic Matters’.

Stargist.com presents you with 7 facts about this delectable actress.

1 Lilian Esoro was born on the 9th of March and hails from Imo State.

2 She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos, then proceeded to study Political Science at University of Abuja.

3 Lilian made her acting debut in 2006 when she featured in the soap opera ‘Extended Family’, however she became more notable when she featured in a soap opera titled ‘Clinic Matters’ as a character named ‘Nurse Abigail’.

4 Lilian is the brand ambassador of Dunes, Abuja and House of Lunnete Ambassador.

5 She is also the CEO of Goldie Locks Hair Salon situated in the capital city Abuja.

6 She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

7 She got married to Triple MG CEO, Ubi Franklin on November,1, 2015 and they have a son named, Jayden.

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Ikechukwu Anyanwu - Arise Afrika)

Face Of Arise Afrika is a beauty pageant designed for young Nigerians schooling in any of the tertiary institution in Imo State. It is aimed at organizing these young beauties towards a new order of projecting Nigeria image and creating a platform for general entertainment.
The beauty pageant is set to hold for the first time in history July, 2017 to promote Nigerian rich cultural dexterity and diversity and serve as a more unifying tool for students.
The winner of the pageant shall embark on awareness campaign in a show of appreciation and given back to the community. There are arguably hundreds of thousands of students from the Tertiary Institutions in Imo State. This event shall also provide an exclusive platform for business owners who want to have a share of the very large market by seizing this unique opportunity of reaching their desired clients by way of advert which this event will attract.

This first edition is for every young woman living or schooling in IMO and is going to be a huge success.
Powered by Arise Afrika, Gistgate Media Group, Eminent House, Gistgate, Nigerian Eye Newspaper & GCFN Consults. With support from Ministry of Commerce Industry & Tourism, Ministry of Youths & Sports, Bureau of Students Affairs, Imo Govt House, Office of Deputy Speaker IMHA.

The Unveiling of this great beauty pageant will hold at Benchmark Hotels Sat 29th April 2017 by 11am according to the press release by the organizers.
The unveiling event will witness a massive turn out of media sponsors, entertainment outfits, Students and brands that has endorsed this event.
In a brief media chat by Mr. Ikechukwu Anyanwu Founder of Arise Afrika. :
“When we began the Arise Afrika project, we had the privilege of having Dr Mrs Nneoma Dika a doctor, mother of 4 as the first Face of Arise Afrika Magazine. She adored the covers of our magazine and represented this brand well. Arise Afrika is a non government and non profit organization. It is also a movement geared towards re-engineering the mind set of Africans about sustaining themselves in their immediate communities. An off shoot of Global Circle of Friends Network (GCFN) a community based organization founded by Anyanwu Ikechukwu in 2001.
We hope to help our youths to discover and develop their talents so as to make a positive impact in the society.
We help them get the education, time and financial freedom that they desire.
Our online news platform is used as to promote social democratic values of Justice, freedom and democracy. Create a reawakening of our strong and sustainable ethical and cultural values.
The future lies with the youths and they need to be steered away from negative influences. Our nation needs to arise from the deep slumber that we have fallen into and our youths must take our own destinies in our own hands . Nigerians must cooperate with each other to build a better functioning communities through small scale industrial vocations . We must become advocates for better governance and implementation of policies that affect the society.
Arise Afrika seeks to develop and encourage youths to embrace their full potentials in all spheres of human endeavour and not to feel alienated by the present severe socio-economic conditions. The youths must be challenged to recover lost values through the same cooperative dedication and strength that must pull them out of the fangs of poverty.
At the last beauty pageant held on 15 December as part of activities for the Unveiling of Arise Afrika Magazine, Miss Concepta a 300 Level Student of Imo State University emerged winner of Face of Arise Afrika. This year 2017 will be a keen contest to see who wins the race for the crown? The path to the victory will be filled with challenges, despair and discouragement. Nevertheless, one needs to persist to get to the end.
It is not just about beauty, we are looking out for brain. We are looking for that lady who is intelligent, with integrity, nice personality and kind. We will also embark of various skill acquisition and training and empowerment programme for the contestants. Their will also be a cash prize reward, Arise Afrika Magazine Cover, Plasma Tvs, Endorsement Contracts, Red Carpets and lots more.
What are you waiting for. That opportunity you are waiting for is finally here for you to live out your dream to reality.

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Mrs uloma nwosu: ceo elfreeda foundation

Our Core Values
Advocacy – We run leading campaigns as a call to social responsibility; encouraging individuals, families and organizations to play a role to ensure women and children have decent accommodation.

Commitment – We respond to the specific needs of homeless women and children no matter how complex. We do not shy away from difficult cases that require extra perseverance, understanding and care.

Improvement – We work with each woman and child individually, supporting them to set achievable and realistic goals that will enable them to work towards a safe, sustainable and happy future.

Respect – We help homeless women and children and volunteers realize the value of their labour and contributions; based on care, understanding and mutual respect, to building a better society for all.
Our Objectives
Employment and Training – Building relationships with corporate partners and other non-profits to train and offer more work opportunities for homeless women and children.

Campaigning – Raising awareness of the issue of homelessness for women and children in Nigeria, and influencing public policy that affects them.

Volunteering – Building and supporting community involvement through the creation of accessible volunteering opportunities.

Sustainability – Ensuring House of Freeda fulfils its Corporate Social Responsibility to society through the Elfreeda Foundation Open Shelter and Thrift Store.
Our Visionary
Mrs. Uloma Nwosu is the MD of House Of Freeda (HOF), a multifaceted business conglomerate located in Owerri, Imo State and the FCT, Abuja.

In 2012, Mrs. Nwosu worked as a Director General at the Rochas Foundation, a non – profit organization successfully committed to ensuring every child in Imo State, Owerri has free access to education. Mrs. Nwosu assisted with developing and implementing strategies, ensuring that the families of these children in need, receive these essential funding towards their school placements.

Mrs. Nwosu is one of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs with instinctive empathy and compassion for others. In her early days, she was always deeply saddened when seeing homeless people on the streets without food, shelter or any other basic need. It was difficult to imagine how hard the lives of these women must be, she decided that one day she would endeavor to make positive changes to help families who find themselves in these unpleasant situations.
Our Vision
We strive every day to create a safe haven where homeless women and children in our society find stability and help rebuild their lives.
Our Mission
To provide basic needs for desperate and vulnerable homeless women and children, helping them build more stable and productive lives, while addressing the causes and consequences of homelessness in Nigeria.

Open Shelter
This is a 100 bed temporary facility where homeless women and children are welcomed to and cared for. Every bedding facility here constitutes a mattress, pillow, blanket, bed sheet and power supply is available as well as toilets and bathroom facilities.

Homeless women and children can stay for the night or for a maximum of 30 days. They will be provided with a bed and a meal a day. The shelter is open daily from the hours of 6:00pm and closed at 9:00am.
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Thrift Store
The Thrift Store provides clothing for homeless women and children in need and also supports the foundation’s funding. Donations from individuals, partners and organizations will be retailed at minimal prices to the public.

It is one way the community can support the Elfreeda Foundation and we are giving a fair value in return.
food-bank
Food Bank
The Food Bank is the arm of the foundation that ensures that homeless women and children in Our Shelter have a meal a day. Donations from individuals, partners and organizations are welcomed.
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Resource Center
Our Resource center is where we provide counseling, guidance, and 1-on-1 help to those in need.With our follow-up program, we provide continued support to ensure that homeless women and children build stable and independent lives as they get reintegrated in the society.

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Joe ugonna: global modeling concept (the man behind coming to America)

Global Modeling Concepts

about-gcHeadquartered in Owerri, the heartland city of Imo State of Nigeria, Global Modeling Concepts was established in October 2015 and boasts a pool of talented young men and women, who, through their artistry, and the camera lens of our professional photographers, can bring out the best in the products of our numerous clients.
Global Modeling Concepts focus includes:
Editorial PrintCommercial Print, High Fashion Runway, Television, Commercial Television, Freeze Pose, Pageantry and more!

What Is Coming to America?
Fresh off their inaugural “Coming to America” International Fashion and Business Tour in one of the world’s richest countries in beauty and resources, Lagos, Nigeria, Sieylan Creations and Global Modeling Concepts are bringing fresh faces and striking beauty from the West down to Lagos, Nigeria for the second African installment of the fashion-based platform.

On Tuesday, June 6, the “Coming to America” Fashion Show will start it’s 4 day extravaganza on Victoria Island, at Lagos hip and trendy Manson Center, for four potential-packed days, to present Nigeria’s top models and talents discovered in 2016 and 2017.

Why Should My Agency Participate?
If you are a talent or modeling agency seeking international talent, we invite you to attend this exclusive event. Sieylan Creations and Global Modeling Concepts will pay for all models work visas.

The international fashion industry craves diversity on the runway, advertising and more. African models are on the rise and are becoming hugely successful in the industry. From Agbani Darego and Betty Adewole of Nigeria to Alek Wek of Sudan, the beauty and grace of these models continues to prove why Africa produces some of the world’s most successful talent.

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Isaac nwokocha: trafficdey app

After obtaining a First Class degree in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2010, Isaac Nwokocha tried his hands out on entrepreneurship; he co-founded two startups, including real-time road traffic web app, TrafficDey.

Probably deciding he had had enough of entrepreneurship, Nwokocha proceeded to Stanford for a Master’s Degree in Management Science and Engineering. No sooner had he completed his Masters Degree than he secured a role as a Product Data Integrity, Community Operations/Project Manager at Facebook.

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Dr. Anikwe Ferdinand Ikechukwu: CBAAC

Dr. Anikwe Ferdinand Ikechukwu was born on the 15th of February, 1957 in Ihuonyia, Amansiodo Oghe, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. He had his Primary Education at Community Primary School, Ihuonyia, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State between 1964-1972. His Elementary Education was interrupted by the Nigerian Civil War which began in 1967. However, he completed it in 1972 after cessation of hostilities.

His Educational progression continued in 1973 with his admission into Awo-Omamma Comprehensive Secondary School, Orlu, Imo State. He finished his post-primary education in 1977.

Between 1981 and 1985, Dr. Anikwe attended the prestigious University of Port Harcourt, River State where he bagged his first degree: Bachelor of Science in Political Science Education.

In 1995, he earned a Master degree in Public Administration in Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu State.

He also studies and received another Master in the Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies from the National Open University of Nigeria 201.

Recently, he completed and successfully defended his Doctoral Research in Public Administration at the Ebonyi State University, Abakalika, Ebonyi State.

Dr. Ferdinand Anikwe began his career in the Public Service as a Field Assistant, Federal Office of Statistics, Research and Publicity between 1977 and 1981 when he gained admission into University of Port Harcourt.
Among other work experience he acquired. Dr. Anikwe was:

A School Teacher at Baptist Secondary School, Port Harcourt as (NYSC) in 1986-1987.
The President and Founder of Enugu New Breed Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd in 1987.
Primarily, as result of trust reposed in him and exemplary leadership, elected as Ezaeagu Local Government Chairman, in Enugu State, He served between 1988 and 1989.
General Manger, Newsman Newspapers 1990 – 1992.
Member, Enugu State Broadcasting Service (ESBS) Board 1992 – 1993.
Director-General, Ministry of Information and Culture, Enugu State – 1993 1994.
Sole Administrator/General Manger, Enugu State Council for Art and Culture – 1994 -2005.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism – 2005 – 2011.
Permanente Secretary, Ministry of Chieftaincy, Enugu State.
At a time accountability was missing in Public Life, as the Chairman of Ezeagu Local Government Council in Enugu State, as a seasoned administrator, he showed exemplary prudence in the management of public funds. He constructed a 10 kilometer road from Akama – Oghe to Aguobu Owa in Enugu State with N720,000 grant by the Federal Government.

As a prolific and versatile manger of culture and heritage, Dr. Anikwe organized, nurtured and directed the Enugu State Cultural Troupe.

He presented the most spectacular masquerade at the National Cultural Festival at Abuja in 2004.
The Association of Enugu State Development Unions in recognition of Dr. Ferdinand Anikwe’s enviable strides and achievement awarded him the Most Outstanding Civil Service of the Year 2014.

He also received the Special Recognition Award from the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations for his industry and outstanding contributions which has impacted positively on Nigeria’s Reputation.

The Oghe Social Development Association (Woman’s Wing) Abuja, also gave him a special recognition in appreciation of his total commitment to human Development, November2014.

Barely, three months into his appointment, he successfully organized in November 2014 the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization International Cultural Festival/Colloquium, a Mini FESTAC that for the time brought together stars of the Nigeria Nollywood Film Industry.

Dr. Anikwe, an ebullient personality and workaholic, with his strong administrative capability and experience in heritage and culture management has been entrusted by his recent appointment as the Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Tourism Culture and National Orientation to public promote interest in the understanding and appreciation of African Arts, Culture and Civilization.

His acumen is not restricted to public administration alone, his natural endowment and multi-talents extend into publishing. He has to his credit publications that continue to shape understanding and appreciation of African Culture and defines Nigeria’s path to growth and development. Among several, his recent intellectual testaments include:

“Public Sector Management in Oghe: A Historical Survey” in Oghe Writers’ Journal published in 2013.
“Amansiodo Oil Field” in Oghe Writers’ Journal published in 2014; and
“Oghe and Her Neighbours: in Oghe Writers’ Journal published in 2015.
He edited Okenga Magazine (between 1995 and 1996) and Quotable Quotes of Nnamdi Azikiwe (1996). He is the author of numerous titles that include Monumental Art Expression as Root to Nigeria Independence, (2009), The Church and the New Yam Festival (2012) and the Royalty Magazine Series.

At the 4th Pan African Cultural Congress (PACC4) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was unanimously elected by delegates as the President of PACC4 Bureau. He is to hold the office till 2918.

Dr. Ferdinand Anikwe is happily married with Children to Lady Dr. Rose Anikwe.



CBAAC: Strategic Master Plan:
General Introduction

The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) was established by Decree 69 of 1979 following the successful and epoch-making hosting of the 2nd World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC '77). The Centre houses all the materials which constitute the core collections, artifacts, and rare cultural items that were used during FESTAC '77. The decision to handover these materials to Nigeria Was to reinforce and build upon the gains of the historic festival. It was in fact in fulfilment of Nigeria 's pledge to keep the materials in trust for the 59 Black and African countries and communities which participated in the Festival that gave impetus for the establishment of the Centre.

To achieve its set goals, the Centre holds seminars, workshops, public lectures, exhibitions and symposia. The Centre engages in other activities which project the overall image of Black and African Peoples and enable their cultures to be appreciated globally. Through its numerous programmes, the Centre has continued to contribute to the pool of universal knowledge on Black and African Peoples.

Statutorily, the Centre is charged with the responsibility of promoting and propagating Black and African Cultural Heritage in its totality. The strategic mandate of the Centre, and the key role it has been playing in making Nigeria the arrowhead in the presentation, promotion and propagation of African cultural heritage informed the decision (vide government white paper on the report of the Presidential Panel on the Review, Harmonization and Rationalization of Federal Parastatals, Institutions, and Agencies in 2000) to upgrade CBAAC to an African. Heritage Center .

The functions of the Centre are clearly spelt out in section 4 of Decree No. 69 of 1979 establishing the Centre as follows:

4.(1) The Centre shall be a multi-dimensional institution and shall, subject to this Decree, have responsibility for the promotion of public interest in Black and Africans Arts and Civilization and for the preservation of such creative work of value.

(a) of each participating country during the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Cultures 1977 (hereinafter in this Decree referred to as "the 1977 festival" or similar cultural manifestations; or

(b) of any other country or individual where such creative work has emanated from or pertains to the 1977 Festival or similar cultural manifestations, donated to the Centre either directly or through the International Festival Committee of the 1977 Festival or hereafter donated to the Centre by any person or organization.

(2) In pursuance of sub-section (1) of this section, it shall be the duty of the Centre­

(a) to locate, identify, and assemble for better preservation all recorded matter, published materials and museum artifacts relating to the-1977 Festival and to prepare an inventory of these works;

(b) to promote understanding and appreciation of Black and African arts and cultures by involving the general public in its activities through lectures, discussions, symposia, exhibitions, performances and demonstrations of arts and crafts; ­ (C) to acquire from zonal secretaries of the 1977 Festival/and any other source, creative records relating to past and future world, regional or national festivals of arts and culture of relevance to Black and African arts and civilization;

(d) to produce guides, catalogues, bibliographies, abstracts and indices to facilitate the use of the materials preserved at the Centre;

(e) to make the facilities of the Centre available to members of the public on such terms as the Board may, with the approval of the commissioner, determine;

(f) to organize' exhibitions, displays and such other manifestations as are calculated to achieve the objectives of the Centre;

(g) to make appropriate arrangements for the exchange either by way of lending or gift of materials held at the Centre;

(h) to supplement the materials held at the Centre by acquiring copies of materials relating to past and future, world, regional or national festivals of arts and cultures of relevance to Black and African arts and civilization;

(i) to safeguard the property of the Centre; and

(j) to provide such services as are usually provided by cultural resource Centres.

Organisation Structure:
The Director, as .the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre, is charged with the day-to-day management of the Centre and is responsible to the Board and the Honourable Minister of Culture and Tourism. The operational divisions of the Centre are as follows:

* Research and Publications
* Documentation Services (Library and Archives) Exhibition and Museum
* Finance and Administration
* Information Management (Audio-Visual and Computer Units)
* Corporate Affairs Department

A Board Secretariat Unit services matters relating to all Board issues.

Current Activities:

The current activities of the Centre span the following areas:

(a) Research

(b) Publications

(c) Conferences

(d) Workshops

(e) Exhibitions

(f) Internal training programmes.

(g) Public Lectures

(h) Symposia Seminars

(i) Library Services

(j) Archival services

(k) Audio Visual Outreach

(I) Cultural Exchange Programmes

International Professional Affiliations/Collaborations:
To facilitate a wider global spread of the Centre's activities, she collaborates/affiliates with the following International Agencies and Institutions:

(1 ) International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA)

(2) International Council on Archives ( ICA )

(3) West African Museum Project (WAMP)

(4)International Commission for the Conservation and Preservation of Cultural Properties/Monuments (ICCROM)

(5) United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

(6) International Institute for Bantu Civilization (CICIBA)

(7) Group for Children in African Museum (GCAM)

( French Cultural Centre

(9) Goethe Institute

(10) Smithsonian Institute

(11) International Council of Museums (ICOM)

(12) Globalization, Identity Politics and Social Conflicts Project (GIPSC)

(13) Pan African Strategic and Policy Research Group (PANASTRAG)

(14) Kent State University , U. S.A

(15) World Garifuna Organization, South America

(16) Book Aid International (BAI)

(17) African Ancestry

Programme of Activities (2006 - 2007):
Documentation Services Division

(a) Processing (i.e., Cataloguing, classification and indexing) ofthe library and archival resources of the Centre.

(b)Internship Programme for student librarians and archivists from tertiary institutions.

(c) Mounting of exhibitions for CBAAC Programmes and important national and international events. e.g. CBAAC symposia, Children's Day Celebration, National Day Celebration etc.

(d) Compilation and review of finding aids.

(e) Restoration, Binding and re-binding of fragile library and archival materials.

(f) Compilation of annual statistics of the number of visitors, users of the divisional holdings, resources utilized, etc.

(g) Preparation of Bibliographies and Abstracts

Corporate Affairs Department

(a) School's Excursion Programme to expose children to the rich cultural heritage of Africa using the materials in the Centre to educate, entertain and stimulate self-pride as Africans.

(b) End of Year Children's School Cultural Festival.

(c) Provision of Corporate Affairs facilities for Centre's programmes

Exhibition and Museum Division

(a) Conservation of works attacked by mildew as a result of the prolonged flooding and non-provision of electricity at the National Theatre.

(b) Re-Inventory of existing-works for fresh documentation.

(c) Preparation of Inventories for accessing works on display.

(d) Production of Exhibition and Museum Brochures that will contain available works in CBAAC Collection.

(e) Quarterly Internal Exhibitions for education, awareness creation and entertainment of our museum clientele.

(f) Outreach programmes to the public (young and old) on non-material and material cultural heritage of Black and African Peoples, through the following:

(i) Inter-School(s) debates (Quarterly) for Schools in Lagos metropolis.

(ii) Lecture series for children and adolescents on Museum and Society to mark the World Children's Day, 27th May, 2006

(iii) Workshop on value system Development and Aids Epidemic to mark the Day of the African Child, 16th June, 2006.

Board Secretariat

Servicing of Board meetings and taking custody of correspondences of the Board.

Research and Publications Division

(a) Publication of a collection of essays in honour of foremost Senegalese writer and film maker Sembene Ousman.

(b) Publication of third edition of the Journal of Black and African Arts and Civilization (JBAAC).

(c) Research/Documentation of Honorees into the Black and African Hall of . Fame.

(d) Publication of Papers presented at CBAAC public lecture series.

(e) Publication of Indigenous Language Press In Africa

Information Management Division

(a) Documentation of Audio-Visual materials for easy accessibility and Cataloguing of Quad Tapes in the Audio-Visual Section.

(b) Computerization of VHS collection on FESTAC '77.

(c) Creating Database for the various Divisions in the Centre.

(d) Conservation of materials and repair of damaged tapes and cleaning of mouldy tapes, films and audio cassettes.

(e) Transfer of Quad Tapes to digital format (Capital Project)

Transfer of U-matic Tapes to DV cassettes.

(f) Outreach Programme:

Reaching out to members of the public, Secondary Schools, Institutions of Higher Learning and communities through film shows.

(g) Film Exhibition during National and International Festivals of Arts and Culture e.g. NAFEST, PANAFEST etc.

Current Major Projects of the Centre:
CBAAC has the potentials to achieve more in the area of its statutory mandate and to actually become the leading agency aQd the arrowhead for the promotion, preservation and presentation of the Cultural Heritage of Black and African Peoples. Its potentials to achieve its set goals can only be fully realised if it is adequately funded. Based on the foregoing, the under listed projects and programmes have been articulated.

i. Digitalization of the Centre's resources to ensure that the Arts and Cultures of the Black and African Peoples are integrated into the process of globalisation. This can be achieved in liaison with other related cultural agencies in Africa .

ii. International Exhibition in Nigeria on Indigenous African Architectural Technology to project African Values

iii. Afro Centric Research Projects on:

(a) Cultural Imperialism

(b) Strategies and Challenges for African development

(c) Traditional Medicine

These projects will be executed in stages.

iv. Funding of the DNA Project as a tool of identity building and the promotion of understanding among Africans at home and in the Diaspora. This should eventually lead to the acquisition of dual citizenship by the Africans in Diaspora

v. Hosting of Women and Youth Conference in March 2007 in Colombia.

vi. Equipment for preserving Black and African Arts and Treasures, Culture and Transparencies

vii. Publication of materials and hosting of International symposium on Black and African Arts and Culture in Trinidad

viii. Building of CBAAC 's Headquarters in Abuja

ix. Design and construction of Black and African Hall of Fame at Bwari, Abuja .

x. Full computerization of the Centre's resources, the Black and African Hall of Fame and UNESCO Depository Library

xi. Translation and Printing of the Arts and Civilization of Black and African Peoples Volumes 1-10from English to French in Digital format

xii. Purchase of Books, Journals and Library Equipment

xiii. Purchase of Audio-Visual Materials

xiv. Purchase of Museum Materials

xv. Inauguration of Presidential Lecture! 30th Anniversary of FESTAC '77 February 2007

xvi. Purchase of a Transformer for CBAAC Annex

xvii. Construction, Conservation/Preservation Laboratory

xviii. Air-conditioning of the Centre's reading area

xix. Construction and Equipping of the Children's Library

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KSLEY - Kingsley Ubenyi

n this chat with newsmen, Mr. Kingsley Amechi Ubenyi, the Managing Director of KSLEY Group, one the biggest lending companies in Enugu and its environs tries to differentiate between genuine businessmen and wonder ventures, accusing those he called intruders for setting up wonder banks. Excerpts: Ubenyi We have a lot of people who are now deceiving people in the business of lending money; what makes KSLEY different from these fraudulent establishments? That’s the challenge we are facing now; some jumped into the business without proper foundation and legal backings and so the result is inevitable. Some want to tarnish the image of our business. What we are doing here in Enugu for instance is different from what every other person or company is doing. Before we started, we looked at the laws guiding such business and we tried to have enough legal backing to give our business a solid foundation. What is the legal backing you are talking about? It’s about licensing. We are backed up by the law which permits us to lend out money and to collect interest. And as the company continued to grow we decided to go into banking which led to the establishment of KSLEY Mega Micro Finance Bank. It all points to the fact that the company is doing well and we are progressing. Soon you will start hearing of KSLEY Mega University which is going to be launched very soon. So when you see a company that has direction and the sincerity is there, the company must grow. But when people jump into a business they know nothing about, they are bound to fail. Are you up to date with your payments? Sure. As I speak to you today we live up to our commitments with our business friends. Recently, we upgraded to banking and the procedure with regards to opening account, meeting up with CBN rules and regulations, created minor short term bottlenecks. But very soon we will have our final license. We do not owe anybody and we cannot owe because we are disciplined in what we are doing and we are following the rules strictly. This business is about trading, financial discipline and building trust. We had our annual stakeholder’s conference with our business friends in February, and we told them what to expect during the year. So we engage people who are involved in what we are doing; we maintain our business promises as discussed. I don’t see any problem or anybody complaining except people who are trying to pull others down because they are envious. How has your company contributed to the development of the economy? It may interest you to know that in less than five years of our existence our company has over 1000 employees, but it’s unfortunate that nobody has ever commended us for our efforts towards creating employment. Also, we have been working hard to improve the economy by encouraging young entrepreneurs and granting them funds to do business; and we are committed to it. But when somebody wakes up one morning and starts trying to beat the queue, it doesn’t work in this line of business. You must follow the law and operate within the specifications of the law. So when you have a direction and you are working hard to actualize it some people will try to pull you down; that’s what we are suffering but we are not deterred. That’s why I call on the government to come to our aid, to assist us to create jobs. What is the secret of your outstanding success while others are folding? It is not by magic because in the first place we are not a wonder bank. We are genuinely in business. We started with lending and we are progressing and diversifying. We are still employing and as others are going under we are building more business empires; we are also building a new university; these things are verifiable. So we are not on the same plane with the wonder banks. Our integrity, sincerity and trust we have built over the years are the things that are sustaining us. What back-up do you have in case of an emergency? There is no banking without capitalization; that is primary. The edge of our sustainability is our ability to assess and determine the ability of our customer to pay back the loan. It is foolhardy to give loan to persons who has no capacity of paying back. Such loan is money thrown away; in our line of business the primary determinant is ability of the customer to return the loan. How are you coping with the recession? The recession in the country is really affecting every business but as you know some other businesses are thriving despite the recession. The magic is managerial ability and ability to adapt.

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/10/wonder-banks-products-intruders-ubenyi/

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Soloo Akugha: asterix

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Artsterix, an Enugu-based outdoor advertising firm, Sir Soloo Akugha, has identified the inability to raise loans for Outdoor Advertising projects, over the Nigerian Federal Government regulations and vandalisation of structures by ‘area boys’ which is now becoming a major challenge to advertising.
He said the crisis of government regulation in terms of rates is also forcing advertising firms to explore other options like the internet.

Akugha, expressed optimism, saying the fortune of outdoor business would improve for the better in future.
He described digital bill board as the new trend in outdoor advertising, which has elevated the sector. He noted that though digital bill board is quite expensive, it has added to the outdoor clienteles. Akugha said the association has a lot to do in engaging various governments in harmonising rates, such that regulatory bodies do not charge advertising firms arbitrary rates. He noted that outdoor operators should not be dragged into political campaign crises as witnessed by some agencies during the last general elections.
“Outdoor advertising is much cheaper compared to other platforms of advertising that are time bound. In fact, there is no reason to compare because most target audience of other platforms is limited, whereas outdoor reaches both target and unintended target audience,” he said of the state of the sector in Enugu State. He however noted that demand for outdoor advertising in Enugu State is okay, but that there are no big company advertisers. “There are short term advertisers,” he added.
According to him, outdoor advertising in Enugu State is not doing fairly well, but that producers of goods and services don’t find the need to advertise ‘’because they claim they have a ready market’’.
Lagos sets the pace in production and packaging. And the industry here is following closely to Lagos which is the hub. I will not rate it wonderfully, but we are not doing badly,” he added.

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Ejiofor Agada: media mart

Insurance is set to shake hands with technology later this month as Private Media Mart (PMM) limited, a media and event management firm has concluded arrangements to hold this year’s Insurance Technology (InTech) expo. The expo is targeted at enhancing the ability of corporate entities, especially in the ICT sector, to gain favourable marketing prospects within the insurance sub-sector. The Chief Executive Officer of PMM Mr. Ejiofor Agada, during an interactive session with journalists, said the forum was to examine, advocate, and streamline the deployment of the tools of information and communications technology within the insurance sector. “This event is meant to examine and review the current standards and encourage the adoption of technology tools in the insurance industry locally with global best practices as reference point; as well as using the avenue to discuss and ascertain the future direction of the sector; ICT-wise. “It is also meant to be the only credible bridging channel between players in the insurance industry and technology service providers to review and learn all about insurance ICT solutions in today’s technology space,” he revealed adding that information technology was only one factor that has potentials to bring sweeping changes in the industry. The PMM boss said his organisation was committed to offering value to the Nigerian economy by means of creating avenues for the propagation of ICT solutions as it affects different sectors of the nation’s economy. “…our zeal to see the rapid adoption of technology in all facets of Nigeria’s economy is the driving force behind our efforts with InTech,” he stated. This year’s Insurance Technology expo, has been scheduled to hold on the 26th and 27th of November, 2009 at the Golden Gate Paradise Hotel, Ikoyi, with the theme; “E-Insurance: issues and expectations in a growing economy.” According to the organisers, the first day and part of the second day, would be used for the conference session, panel discussion of industry issues, and a mini-exhibition, while an appreciation gala night for CEO’s and special guests of honour would be staged on the second day. Other activities that will mark the two-day forum included presentations of awards, lectures and private business meetings. Those expected to participate in the conference were chief executive officers in the insurance sector, representatives from the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN), National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Senate Committee on Banking and Insurance, major players in IT solutions, senior media personalities, among other stakeholders.

History in Brief

Vineville is an off-shoot of Rightville School, founded in 1997 by Dame Chinwe Anyas Gabriels to provide excellent training and education at the crucial point of learning i.e. the very beginning. In view of landmark achievement by the pupils of Rightville, the imperative for stability and continuity in character formation and knowledge acquisition led to the emergence of Vineville as a post primary Education Academy. In May 2007, the 10th anniversary of the Rightville School, she decided to add a secondary school to foster brilliance, boldness and intergrity.
Vineville Academy is a co-educational day/boarding school and is situated within the serene environment of Alaka Estate, Surulere, Lagos

Our Mission

Our mission is the pursuit of excellence through the provision of functional, moral and total education that engenders empowerment for successful careers and fulfillment of purpose.

Aims & Objectives

1. To inculcate in the student the spirit of enquiry and creativity through the exploration of nature both within and outside his environment.
2. To develop in the student the ability to adapt to his dynamic environment.
3. To provide basic tools for further educational advancement, including preparation for trades and crafts of the locality.
4. To give each student the best opportunity to discover and develop his / her potentials to the full.
5. To teach the student good habits, cleanliness and proper manners.
6. To inculcate in the student social norms and a sound basis of scientific and reflective thinking.
7. To teach the student good interactive, co-existence, co-operation and team spirit.
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laudate:


You are making noise about the same Afrinvest which was founded by a pure Edo man, Godwin Obaseki? I beg, I no fit laugh again! This information I am giving you is straight from Afrinvest website, o!

And do you have a problem with him being the ceo and the group managing director?

ModsWillKillNL:
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Mr man, the next time you quote me without making any iota of sense, I will report you to the mod. I am not here to engage any of you. I came here just to participate in enlighten my brothers and giving details to their businesses. Try as much as possible to make sense next time you quote me. At least you have not seen this monicker engaging in bigotry.

Customer80:
Afrinvest by Okey Enelama

Afrinvest is a leading independent investment banking firm with a focus on West Africa and active in four principal areas: investment banking, securities trading, asset management, and investment research

Afrinvest is both a leading provider of research content on the Nigerian market and a leading adviser to blue chip companies across West Africa on M&A and international capital market transactions

Regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as an Issuing House and Underwriter, Afrinvest provides financial advisory services as well as innovative capital raising solutions to High Net-worth Individuals (“HNIs”), corporations, and governments

The Company is also licensed by the Nigerian SEC, through its subsidiary, Afrinvest Securities Limited (“ASL”), as a broker-dealer and authorized by the Nigerian Stock Exchange as a dealing member. ASL acts as a distribution channel for a variety of investment products and houses the Company’s research franchise

Afrinvest Asset Management Limited (“AAML”) is licensed by the Nigerian SEC as a portfolio manager. AAML delivers world class asset management services to a range of mass affluent and HNI clients

Afrinvest maintains established offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port-Harcourt.

Our Products and Services
Our objective is to provide our clients with impartial advice tailored to their specific needs. This Independence, allied to extensive knowledge of local markets and long relationships with major international banks and financial institutions, enables us to offer cost effective and relevant solutions.

We currently offer the following products and services:

The Nigeria International Debt Fund is a distinct investment product, originally created as a closed-ended fund in 1997 and was restructured in 2010 to an open-ended fund.

The fund has also incorporated State bonds in its portfolio. The emergence of State bonds is currently gaining popularity as various states aim to fund large projects with targeted issuances.

It secured the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to operate as an open ended fund on 12 February 2009, and commenced operations in March of the same year.

AEF commenced operations as an open ended fund in March 2009. As set out in the Trust Deed, the AEF primarily invests in stocks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (“NSE”) with prospects for short to medium term capital appreciation.

As an active fund, it is permitted to hold up to 90% of its total assets in stocks (mostly blue chip companies) under favourable market conditions, with no more than 10% invested in a single company at any point in time.

The Private Investment Club an investment scheme that pools funds from staff/group of people/friends for investment in preferred asset class(es). It is aimed at encouraging steady investment. When a group of people pool their funds together, their capital sum increases. Hence, their interest rate is subsequently follows this trend.

It grants investors access to professional management irrespective of investment size. The Plan is designed to be open-ended and can be automated.

It offers staff an easy, convenient and guaranteed investment opportunity and can be customized to meet specific needs.

The Target Project Plan (TPP) is an investment product specifically designed to enable people plan, invest and have the money needed to execute their projects.

It works with a strategy mapped out according to customized details of each project.

If your target is to purchase of a plot of land, construct of a residential / office building, purchase of a Car, undertake a major business. TPP can help you achieve that.

The AAML Managed Portfolio Account “IMP” is designed for high net-worth clients with a minimum investment of N25 million

It allows the client to enjoy the dual benefits of professional management and the direct ownership of the underlying securitie

Each portfolio is a customized sinterpretation of our clients unique risk tolerance and personal preferences.

We are able to customize each portfolio to include/exclude any particular sector or company the client may request while meeting the consequent loss in potential returns of the portfolio.

The Afrinvest Guaranteed Investment portfolio is a short term investment account that offers competitive guaranteed return on capital and invests in fixed income and money market instruments like commercial papers, Bankers’ Acceptances, and other secure interest-earning products.

The near cash-cash nature of its underlying assets ensures that investors’ fund are liquid and at the same time profitable.

This product is suitable for risk-averse investors who desire value appreciation with minimal exposure to losses and unstable market conditions.

raker300:
Chidimma Barbara akpa: CABS couture

Enugu born Chidimma Barbara Akpa is an economist from Madonna University and the CEO of Cabs couture, a fashion design and tailoring company that makes unisex clothing.

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Mrs. H Agbo: dolphin

Dolphin Restaurant is an African Restaurant and bar in the heart of the Coal City. We have been serving our valued customers since more than 30 years now. Initially, we started our restaurant services under the name of Madam Volvo.

Our Restaurant is a perfect place for Lunch, Dinner or for having any kind of party. Our Principles are to combine the highest quality and authentic African food with excellent customer service at great value for money, all served in a comfortable ambience.

Dolphin Restaurant is our flagship restaurant and since opening its doors in 1979 has established a reputation for creative and innovative cuisine to the highest standards, offering a true gastronomic experience without pretence or pomposity, appealing to all food lovers and not a chosen few.

It is critically acclaimed both locally and nationally and hailed as the most exciting African restaurant in Enugu for decades by the most demanding critics.

Dolphin restaurant is a family owned and run establishment. Each member brings a wealth of skills to the restaurant, and more importantly are totally committed to ensuring a true fine dining experience.

Growing success in 2001 enabled the company to invest in the development of a purpose-built CPU (Central Production Unit) in Uwani. This enables the group to cater with ease to small and large scale outdoor catering events throughout Nigeria.

Moving onwards and in the continued direction of success that the chain has achieved since it began there are extensive plans to expand and progress the company.

Dolphin Restaurant aims to continue developing in the future and providing the customer with a memorable dining experience with menu prices always at an economic and acceptable level for valued customers.

They will also continue success and growth on the premise that they continue to "Provide a variety of fresh, healthy and nutritious dishes at affordable prices in truly comfortable and relaxing surroundings, always to the total satisfaction of all valued customers".


Our Team

Mrs. Huldah Agbo, CEO

From humble beginning starting as "Mama Put" in the heart of Enugu city and through her share passion and determination her culinary vision has always been to serve the very best in authentic African food. With over 30 years experience, Huldah is today the proud chief executive of two restaurant employing over 50 staff.

Despite the rigors of over seeing her restaurant and whist still remaining as the Executive Cook, Huldah never misses an opportunity to search for new and exciting soup from all corners of the country, thus inspiring her beautifully spiced cuisine creating a luscious fusion of African dishes.

Huldah's charismatic and flamboyant personality and insatiable appetite for identifying the latest trends has meant that dolphin is continuously evolving to deliver the very best to its customers.

As popularity of Dolphin continue to go from strength to strength and whilst winning numerous coveted accolades along the way for her cuisine, Huldah's short term vision is to open another branch in Enugu and to take Dolphin Restaurant to cities across Nigeria.


Isaac Agbo, (Bsc Hons) - Managing Director

Isaac was appointed managing director on 23 June 1996. He has a bachelor's degree in Economics, with extensive record of experience gained through many years of hands on cooking and restaurant management. Isaac has proven expertise in assessing restaurant business opportunity in frontier areas building the necessary industry and government relationship and following it through to accomplish company goals and objectives.

Isaac is an associate member of the National Restaurant Association America.

He is an enthusiastic manager with drive, determination and a proven ability to ensure that a restaurant operates efficiently and profitably. Isaac has a track record of maximizing guest satisfaction and profitability whilst maintaining high standards of food and service and also present a positive and fashionable image of the business. He has also acquired Extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, it's working practices, recruitment, pay, conditions of employment and diversity issues.

raker300:
Bar. Ifeoma Okoye: stm group

ABOUT
STM Magical Creations is a company based in Enugu, Nigeria that provides total packaging for all things events and beauty. we have award winning beauty artists, event planners and coordinators with a difference. we have in house hair stylists and nail technicians.

We are available to travel all over the world. We bring your dream events to reality on a budget. So sit back and relax and let us make magic happen.

raker300:
Miss obodo Chidiebere Stella: didi's signature

Africa is a land of colourful and creative fabrics. The ability to transform these fabrics into beautiful clothing fit for celebrities, brides and princesses, takes specialized training and dedication. The hard work involved in making good cloths is rewarded by the appreciation of the customer, especially the satisfied and impressed customer.
For many years the name Didi’s Signature has resonated in the fashion scene. From event red carpets to exclusively designed bridal outfits, Didi’s Signature has long established its name as the one-stop shop for excellence and creativity.
In addition to her many accolades, Miss Ogbodo Chidiebere Stella (founder and C.E.O of the establishment) has formally announced the incorporation of Didi’s Fashion Academy, Enugu. The Fashion Complex is located at No. 24b Brown and Brown Crescent, Independence Layout, Enugu-Nigeria.

Customers and students of Didi’s Signature and Didi’s Fashion Academy have been assured that with the acquisition of more sophisticated machines and dressmaking equipment, their fashion needs and desire to learn how to make world standard dresses will be met and exceeded. Simply put, Didi’s Fashion Academy has a mission to fulfill the needs of those who love to wear something original, extraordinary, and beautiful and teach students/intakes how to create it.


Leisure Quest was invited to Didi’s Fashion Academy in Enugu for an on-the-spot appraisal of the state of the art training department, sewing house and fashion gallery.
During the interview that followed a tour of the complex, Miss Chidiebere told the full story about how her dream became a gradual reality. Read the excerpts below:

What Courses do you offer new and old intakes into Didi’s Fashion Academy?

We currently offer training courses in Fashion Design, with intensive training and focus in making Bridals, African Traditional Attires for both men and women, Dinner Dresses and all types of formal and casual Enlish wears. Our students graduate with the ability to partake in any national or international fashion designers competition and excel. They are also trained on how to make dresses to fit all sizes, age and sex of their future customers. Our belief is that at the end of their training programme, they should be competent enough to handle life as an entrepreneur or contribute meaningfully to any formal fashion establishment where they find quality and gainful employment.

What would you say is the objective behind the establishment of your Fashion School?
Our goal is to add value to people who want to start or grow a career in the Fashion, Art and Creative industries by imparting in them invaluable technical skills. The programmes prepare our students for careers in the local and global Creative Industries including Fashion, Art, and Design. With these skills they can start or grow a business as a means of livelihood or as an additional stream of income. In the event that they decide to further their education within or outside the country the skills learned can be used as entry level requirements to higher institutions and they would have been given a strategic leverage and head start that will make them excel. We also believe that beyond the typical white collar jobs, every man or woman should have a skill or learn a trade that they can fall back on at any point in time.

Describe the passion that steered you in starting Didi’s Sinature Fashion House and later Didi’s Fashion Academy:

I grew up as a child with itchy hands, always in love with doing or creating things with my bare hands. In time, I realized I have innate artistic abilities, which found expressions in art works, sculpture, and designs. The prophesy and glamour of that around me was that I will end up studying fine arts, but I disappointed them when I studied marketing. While I was studying marketing I knew I needed a vocation to compliment, and choice of fashion designing came naturally. I took the period of my Industrial attachment to brush up the innate talents. When I returned back to school, I effectively combined my education with fashion designing when I came out from school, while my school mates were still looking for jobs I was already an employer of labour. In no time, the business blossomed to one of the best fashion destination, in Enugu.

What are your current challenges?

The greatest challenge I have is meeting our burgeoning orders from within and outside Nigeria. Many Nigerians who live in diaspora have heard of our work and seen them first hand at international events and ceremonies, so naturally they wish to wear our designer outfits too. My teeming clients and customers often have over time pressured me to open an academy where my skills and expertise could be impacted to the upcoming generation. I harkened to their call, which in turn led to the founding of Didi’s Academy
List of current projects:

We are currently Working on organizing a fashion show and competition to be hosted soon and on a regular basis. I intend to make my academy get worldwide recognition and possibly open up outlets in other cities/countries around the world with special interest in Paris, the fashion headquaters of the world.

On a general note, what would you say are current issues and challenges
in your profession:

·State of electricity and the present recession in our beloved country Nigeria


What is your guiding principle in all you do?

I am a strong lady that believes that there is nothing impossible once there is life and the will to succeed.

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Dr. Vincent onyema: vosan group

Vosan & Baacon Limited is a company with over twenty years experience in the distribution and maintenance of equipment manufactured for use by clinics, hospitals, science, research, quality control, universities, polytechnics and colleges etc.

Today, Vosan & Baacon Limited has access to a wide range of diagnostic products; medical equipment; products research, industry and science that are needed for efficiency, leadership, and success in medical/scientific careers in the global economy.

Vosan gives transactions a whole new level of flexibility and professionalism. Vosan range of products present the state-of-art machines, clinical diagnostic, general medical, scientific and educational products.

The product range includes:

⇒ Biochemistry (Clinical Chemistry Kits and Laboratory reagents)
⇒ Serology Immunology and Hematology
⇒ Microbiology and Microbiological media
⇒ General Medical Products
⇒ Medical Equipment
⇒ Research, New and Special Products
⇒ Rare and "Special order" products
⇒ Equipment Sales, Procurement, Service and Remarketing
⇒ Technical, Teaching, and high-tech, Equipment
⇒ Teaching Equipment for Universities, Universities of Science and Technology, Polytechnics, colleges and industrial;Training Centers.

Vosan & Baacon Limited is the exclusive distributor in Nigeria for the firm of Linear Chemicals, S.L. of Spain; makers of Cromatest clinical chemistry diagnostic kits and reagents for serology, Immunology, hematology, and microbiology, as well as ESR Automatic Machines, clinical photometers, etc.

There are other high quality products from other companies around the world on non-exclusive representation:

⇒ Diamond Diagnostics, Inc. USA (Analytical Instruments)
⇒ Block Scientific, Inc. USA (Science laboratory equipment)
⇒ Interlabs, India (educational equipment)

Honours, Awards & Biographical Listings

Vosan's quality services have been, at various times, recognized by different Organizations' culminating into its winning the following awards:

⇒ "The Diagnostic and Medical Products Distributor of the Year" by The Financial Post, Lagos, 1992
⇒ "Dr. Kwame Nkrumah Africa Leadership Award" by West Africa International Magazine in collaboration with Kwame Nkrumah Foundation, Accra Ghana 2004
⇒ "The Corporate Excellence Award" by The Financial Post, Lagos, 1993
⇒ "Award for Contribution to the Development of Biochemistry in Nigeria" by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Biochemistry Department, Akawa, 1993
⇒ "Outstanding Contribution to Family Health in Nigeria" by Family Magazine, Lagos, 1993.
⇒ "Curage in Business Award" by Credit News Magazine, Lagos, 1994
⇒ "ECOWAS International Gold Award" by Intra West African publication, 1997
⇒ "Community Service Award"
⇒ "ECOWAS Distinguished Corporate achievers award" by Intra West Africa and ECOWAS, Lagos, 1998
⇒ "Merit services Award" by Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Anambra State, 2002.

Vosan Group has the widest range of clinical diagnostic products and medical equipment in Nigeria today.

In order to guarantee after sales service and high standards in service delivery Vosan imports directly from the equipment manufacturers. Vosan deals with reputable foreign companies on exclusive or non-exclusive basis such as Linear Chemical S.L. of Spain, Imaging Systems Limited of Scotland, Ultra Scan Inc. od USA, AL, CS.r.L of Italy to name but a few. Our vision is to be the dominant company in the development, marketing and remarketing of products for use by health care providers and researchers.


Strategic Alliance Partners

Linear Chemical S.L. of Spain, makers of the world famous brand name in diagnostic products CROMATEST. The company is set to move into the Nigeria market with a new line of unique top of the grade diagnostic products in the areas of clinical chemistry, instrumentation, immunoassay, urianalysis and ESR Systems among others.

Cromatest is a very well brand name knew worldwide in the area of diagnosis for over 40 years. Cromatest was a trademark for a company in Spain. It was the biggest and largest production facility in Spain. In 1994, it had to close down its operations from then on Linear Chemicals took over their technology, their name and imported many of their able and knowledgeable scientists.

Cromatest is a leading global brand name in the diagnostic market with over 40 years of experience. Presently it is active in 52 countries spread all over the world. It also has exclusive marketing agreement with more than 100 companies worldwide among which is Vosan in Nigeria.

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Bishop: studio 042

Our Mission

Studio 042 is changing the way Nigeria especially the Enugu environs does business in the entertainment industry by bringing integrity, professionalism, and experience straight from Hollywood to West Africa down to Enugu. Studio 042 is a talent management company offering guidance, professional classes, and photography to our clients who are passionately pursuing a career in Photo shooting, Entertainment, Modeling and finally Bringing Images to Life

The Studio 042 difference

Studio 042 is a company whose sole purpose is to develop and grow the careers of our clients. We are interested in the genuine development of the careers of our clients and the ethical representation of them. Our foundation is built upon moral principles and proven industry experience. Clients don't just read or hear about the Studio 042 difference; they see the difference and their success will prove it.

Photography

Studio 042 provides a photography studio that specializes in photography for the entertainment industry. A professional headshot is one of the most crucial elements of an artist's career and is likely to be the only impression a casting director will have before calling an artist in for an audition. It could be considered one's “ticket” to success and is certainly his/her “ticket” into the door.

At Studio 042 we have a 30sq/ft professional photography studio where either a headshot or a modeling portfolio can be shot. Our photography studio is available for anyone who needs pictures taken including talent management clients, students taking acting and/or modeling classes, or non-members of Studio 042 looking for professional photography.

Studio 042 continues to offer traditional photographic images and limited edition themed portraits. Our 45-minute sessions are customized to each client that is designed to capture the subject’s true personality. Our specialty is children, teens, seniors, families and adult portraits. Your session should be an exciting, positive and memorable event.In fact, most children don't want to go home because they are having too much fun. It is our goal to create an image that you will never grow tired of seeing and remembered as one of the best investment you have ever made.

Planning is very important to us. Your session experience will start with a personal phone consultation before your appointment.We'll listen to you and then advise you on how to prepare for your session. As we plan your session with our studio, consider the intended location where you may like to display your portraits. This is important for selecting the size and style of your final portrait. We will also schedule a time at the end of your session to view your work.We create a wide variety of portraits in our studio and will also go on location.

When it comes time to view your portraits you will have the opportunity to create your own custom package. You'll choose the poses, sizes and combinations. We have something for everyone starting at N200 and up.Most of our clients enjoy our canvas fine art portraits and see the value we offer in our packages.

We take the time that is needed for you to feel comfortable with our studio. That is why we are by appointment only and most of our appointments are on Saturday and Sundays, because this is what our clients want.

Studio 042 Team

Ogo Bishop founder and CEO of Studio 042 has over 10 years of first hand industry experience.

A graduate of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus with a B.sc Hons, MBA and equally obtained a diploma in Computer Engineering from Yabatech Lagos; He is a member of Chartered Institute of Economics of Nigeria, SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and has worked for just about every major network and studio in Enugu including: Gatebell Nig. Ltd, Disneyfall Entertainment Ltd, Universal Studios to name a few.

The jobs include commercials, print, T.V. shows, movies, and photo shots. His years and range of experience in the industry, and the fact that he spent most of his life in Enugu State, is what drives his dedication to bring a true Hollywood experience to Enugu talent.

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Dr. Chiadikaobi Chukwu: charlesdegreat

Road Construction
We're capable of using various road buildings equipment and consultants to work on National and State Highways, Major District, Other District and Village roads.

Housing Development
We can carry out high quality local, national, and international housing development that will attract and retain people of high value as well provide support for those who desire it.

Sand Dredging & Stock Pilling
We've successfully executed sand drigging jobs in areas like Bayelsa, Rivers and Lagos States of Nigeria with dredgers of high performance, durability and which are also reliable.

Land reclamation and Canalization
We employ a variety of reclaimation and canalization equipments and consultants for effective, perfect and a successful delivery of new lands from the ocean, lakes, etc.

Granite Quarrying
We deal in exploration and processing of granites and we are the best company in granite quarrying because of our fast and quality delivering speed.


Precious Metal Trading
We're into precious metal trading & possess the widest range of investment strategies for precious metals, with full capacity & competence to supply them worldwide.
Oil & Gas
We are into exploration, production and distribution of oil and gas to their final products and have developed new technology to better identify and access oil and gas.


ABOUT US
OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Founded in 2009 by Dr. Chiadikaobi Chukwu, Charles De Great Nigeria Limited is a company dedicated to giving its clients, customers and general public the satisfaction needed in all the fields of services we provide. We have over 8 years pre-incorporation hands on experience.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Our experienced experts, engineers, partners, associates and consultants are certified professionals, individuals and organizations who are locally and international certified to meet the standards and expectations of today’s service delivery.

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Jennifer okechukwu: seductive eyelashes..

Beauty they say comes in different forms, shapes and sizes and yes we are totally in support when it comes to the beautiful petite model , Jennifer Okechukwu .

Jennifer is Nigerian foremost beauty queen who championed several projects during her reign as Face Of Culture Africa 2015. She is currently the CEO and brain behind seductive Eye Lashes.

In celebrating her birthday few days ago, the Enugu born beauty queen released new shoot in a red themed makeover along with winged eyeliner and skin bronzed glowing to perfection.

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chief. Ikeje Israel: Maryland estates

A seasoned Administrator-with over 15 years of choice experience garnered from various position he held in leading concerns in different sectors of the economy and a top flight manager responsible for driving organizational vision and accounts, a journey of over half of his working life.

Asogwa Ikeje Israel started his education pursuit at the Army Children’s school, Port Harcourt, where he had his first school leaving certificate between 1974 and 1979, and proceeded to Federal Government College Port Harcourt in 1979. In 1984, he obtained his Secondary School Certificate. He also acquired an Advanced Level Certificate from the Federal School of Arts and Science in Aba, Abia Sate in 1986.

To complement the aforementioned academic attainments, Asogwa, an ardent administrator got admitted and graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Political Science at Anambra State University of Technology in 1986 and 1990; later that same year had his compulsory one year, National Youth Service Corps programme with DUKAL Association as a Client Services Officer.

Having been armed with the professional weapon and technical skills, the youthful Asogwa became a Sales Representative of an ICT equipment at FESTAZE Limited between 1991 and 1993, an office he left with a track record of distinctive performance. Worked for FLASHBERT Ventures Limited as the Human Resources Executive during the period of 1993 through 1995.

Before now, he had worked as a Corporate Affairs Manger in 1995 and 2000 at QUANTUM CLASSICS LIMITED, an office he held with high esteem, his working career also saw him through another yet amiable post as the General Manager, SHELTER CONCEPTS Limited between the period of 2000 and 2003, where he rose to the position of Executive Director, Operations in the same organization in 2003.

As if propelled by divine machinery, Asogwa Ikeje Israel, a one time Gubernatorial Aspirant under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, in 2006, became member transition Committee, Enugu State, during the period of April 2007 and May 2007.

“The sky is the limit” they say, and so these words could not but be attached to the name of man of great intellect, an achiever, Asogwa Ikeje Israel.

Asogwa is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and a Member of the Enugu State Government Economic team. He won the 2007/2008 excellence housing development award. The Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers also gave him the prestigious award of excellence for his contributions to the real estate sector. He has also received the international leadership gold award for excellence from African Age.

Presently, Asogwa Ikeje Israel is the managing Director/CEO, Enugu State Housing development Corporation, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

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PRINCE HENRY OSUAGWU: zaka group

orporate governance

We provide well trained guards for the following purposes:

To guard entrances and screen guests/employees
To monitor clients' premises with video surveillance equipment
To protect clients' assets, employees and guests
To deter crime with visual presence
To organize response in the case of fire, evacuation, or other emergency
To respond to customer and employee health emergencies and accidents
To eject unwanted customers or trespassers
To liaison with police and city emergency responders

In addition, the principals of the firm will offer the following:

Security audits and recommendations for security plans
Referrals to providers of security technology (camera systems, etc.)

DS AND SECURITY COMPANY PROFILE
ZAKA GUARDS AND SECURITY COMPANY LTD (RC 809498) is a License security company with the overview function of providing industrial/commercial security services to discerning individuals and corporate bodies as well as meeting guards training needs. Our head office is situated at suite J76, Ikota Shopping Complex. ZAKA Guards and Security Company offers a holistic and complete integrated set of security services designed to meet the needs of a wide array of clients ranging from individuals, government parastatals and small business with private security needs to corporate organizations, manufacturing companies, public sector organizations, Hotels, Churches as well as Multinational corporations. We recruit, train and deploy security personnel in accordance with terms that are mutually agreed between us and our clients, and in compliance with the stipulation of the Private Guard Companies Decree No. 33 of 1986.The company is licensed by Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps as private Security Company.
ZAKA GUARDS AND SECURITY COMPANY is continually proven to be one of the best in professional ethics and standards in the security industry. We provide the right operatives at the right time and at the right place, towards accomplishing the desired results. The point we are emphasizing here is that we will deploy officers to you based on their adaptability and relevant background of your industry. We will not short change you by placing inadequate personnel even in the least significant position.
VISION
To be a world class security company reputed for professionalism and customer care.
MISSION
To offer excellent, efficient and effective security service in the most professional and ethical manner.
CORE VALUES
* Professionalism
* Integrity
* Respect for individual
* Superior customer care
* We Serve, God protect
Customer Focus:
Our clientele cuts across individual, public and private sectors.
Products: Ultimate Services

Security guards services

* Industrial/corporate residential guards etc.
* Escort service with armed mobile police
* V.I.P. Protection
* Events Security
* Consultancy services
* Background investigations
Electronic Security Service
* Sales, installation and maintenance of internet enabled C.C.T.V. systems, Intruder alarms, smoke detector (integrated or in part)
* Perimeter intrusion detection systems (with sensor)
* State/Mobile panic buttons
* Car tracking/Fleet management
* Consultancy services.
Quality of our Security Operatives
* Educated and experienced in security services
* Good working relationship
* Computer literate
* Well trained
Basic Training of Zaka Guards
* Introduction of security
* Report writing
* Patrolling
* Law of Arrest
* Customer / Human Relation
* General Duties
* Self Protection
* Psychology of criminals
* Fire Safety: Prevention Mechanism & drills
* Environmental security
PROTECTION SECURITY
 Personal Bodyguard
 VIP Protection Service
 Celebrity Protection
 Uniformed Asset Protection
 Corporate Security
 Security Driver
 Event Security
 Security Consultants
 K9 (DOG) Service
 Bodyguard
 Escort Driver1
 Threat Assessment
CONSULTING
 Security Audits
 Risk Mgt. Survey
 Security System Designs
 Threat Assessments
 Vulnerability Assessments
 Pre-employment Vetting
 Post-employment Vetting
 Incident Report
 Patrol/Visitation Analysis
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Gilead Okolonkwo: beepmagnet

BEEPPAY® is a product of BEEPMAGNET INTERNATIONAL LTD.

BEEPPAY® Cashless Card is a service aimed at serving organization, customers & merchants. This service will provide the best cost effective and guaranteed track record of revenue to the organization/institution while eliminating double collection and fraudulent ticketing and receipting system that is normally inherent in the traditional system of revenue collection.


BEEPPAY® intends to be the most reliable, convenient and secured offline ticketing service as well as the largest smart card provider for Revenue Collectors; Merchants; Customers; School; Hotels, Motels/Guest houses (loyalty cards); Events & Shuttle services, in Nigeria. We will achieve this by providing customers & merchants with our NFC enabled smart card, NFC enabled stickers, devices, mobile & web applications.

WHO WE ARE
BeepMAGNET International Ltd. is a registered company in Nigeria under the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C), with registration number 1206987. Our aim is to provide profitable and tested residual income programmes and services (online and offline) that is guaranteed to empower youths, create jobs in a bid to eradicate poverty and create second streams of income legitimately through active participation and team work.


BeepMAGNET International Ltd. was established by E-commerce professionals that have a burning desire to make their mark in online and offline Marketing Entrepreneurship. Let it be made clear that BeepMAGNET International Ltd. represents genuine internet entrepreneurs that are determined to make breakthrough in the internet marketing industry here in Nigeria and beyond. We have positioned ourselves to lead the following sectors via ecommerce: Precious Metal and Crypto-currency Consultancy, E-payment, Travel and Tourism, Real estate, Social network Commerce, Waste Management, Health and Wellness, just to mention a few.

OUR MISSION
BEEPPAY®’s mission is to make revenue collection fun, stress free and a social experience; eliminating technicalities during the process of payment for both customer & agent and also to prevent overpayment, double taxation and tax evasion.

OUR VISION
To provide flexible discount loyalty services to our customers and merchants, and to use our platform to adapt to any close community aimed at optimizing efficiency in their service delivery, using specifically our ecommerce wing, Gold Club International.

OUR OBJECTIVE
To be Number 1 in all our key businesses by 2020.

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You have placed yourself under these people by saying allow the east to go. No one is holding us, but we are holding people telling the world the opposite.