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Cultivate A Culture Of Insurance…SOYINKA Tells Nigerians

 

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc, Olaotan Soyinka has made a plea to Nigerians to imbibe the culture of insurance considering the economic situation in the country. He made this statement at the company’s first quarter review of operations and processes of the underwriting firm at the corporate Head Office in Lagos at a Press parley.

 

 

The MD/CEO reiterated the need and importance of insurance in the everyday life of all Nigerians irrespective of the tribe, religion or social status in the society. He said, “insurance is an integral part of our socio-economic life that should not be taken for granted” Olaotan posited that a lot of Nigerians are really trying to make ends meet and therefore, they should be encouraged to have an ally that can be there for them when the eventuality happens and that can only come through having one form of insurance policy or the order.

 

He also alluded to the biblical story where the Noah’s Ark was the succour for those who took refuge inside it after the flood had receded. In his words, “the earth was restored to its former position with God not having to go through the process of creation like He did in the beginning when the earth was formed”. Like Noah’s Ark, insurance takes you back to your former position before the loss.

 

Soyinka said this is the time Nigerians need to consciously educate themselves on the benefits they are bound to derive in taking up an insurance policy. He said there are various insurance products that the insuring public can take in protecting their lives and properties but that the most important thing is for the customers out there to willingly open their minds in accepting the fact that insurance is a very important aspect of their lives.

 

In closing, Soyinka said, “Nigerians have waited too long in willingly accepting and recognizing the fact that without insurance, one is like building a House without a foundation and in no time, it could come crashing; and when that happens, you will have to start from the scratch again with even more funds than you initially spent”. He said insurance gives you the promise of a safe and comfortable future. The earlier we disabuse our minds of the old notion that insurance doesn’t work, the better it will be for all of us. Nigerians should begin to cultivate an uncompromising culture of insurance. he concluded.

Bishop Olinya Debunks Rumours Of Killings, Arson In Eha-Amufu

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The Anglican Bishop of Eha-Amufu Diocese in Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, has refuted the reports of mass killings and arson in Eha-Amufu making the rounds on the social media, noting that many mistook Nkala-Eha community in Ebonyi State, which suffered grisly attacks in February, for Eha-Amufu, which shares boundaries with it.
Bishop Olinya said that while Isi-Uzo LGA in general and Eha-Amufu communities and farm settlements in particular had suffered suspected herders’ attacks over the years, peaking between 2020 and 2022 when farm settlements and communities were sacked, security had since greatly improved under the Governor Peter Mbah dispensation and Eha-Amufu people had returned to their homes.
He said that unlike in December 2022 and January 2023 when many Eha-Amufu residents, including himself, escaped to townships and Internally Dispacdd Persons (IDP) camps where they spent the Christmas and New Year, relative peace and order had returned to the communities.
The clergy, who fielded questions from newsmen after briefing the governor on the actual security situation in Eha-Amufu, explained that apart from isolated incidents of security breach such as the recent murder of a young undergraduate, the people go to their farms.
He however noted that most people were still afraid to live in many of the farm settlements as they were far removed from their communities. He blamed it on the fears instilled by the gruesome attacks of 2020 to 2022, but promised to expedite advocacy to encourage people to return to their farm settlements, given what Governor Mbah was doing in the area of security.
“No. There is no mass killings. But Abor people used to run away to Eha-Amufu town to stay any time they hear that the herders were coming. But not that there was any mass killing this year in Eha-Amufu. No.
“Even a blind man will tell you that he has seen what Mbah is doing. The security situation in Eha-Amufu has become very good because we do not run again. And we have seen his efforts. Farmers are ready to go back to their farm settlements. And when I go back now, I will start encouraging them to go back because the governor has done something that will make our people to go back to their farm settlements.
“Anybody, who refuses to go back now, will not say it is because the herders are chasing him because they cannot chase anybody now in Eha-Amufu with what our Governor has done and still doing,” he said.
Providing more insights, he continued, “The problem in Eha-Amufu started way back 2020, and in 2022 the entire Eha-Agu, Mbuji-Agu, Ebor-Agu and Mgbuji-Agu were sacked completely. Even those in Eha-Amufu town were also sacked. Like myself, I had to run away from my Bishop’s Court because the Fulani militia were approaching Eha-Amufu town. So everybody had to run away.
“I ran to Bishop Agbo’s house; that’s bishop of Nsukka, and that was where I celebrated my Christmas that year and the New Year.
“But this recent time, like this year, we cannot say that anybody has been killed, apart from the young man, the undergraduate, who was unfortunately killed at Ndi-Agu Amofia. But, as I said, there is nothing like mass killings this year in Eha-Amufu.
“Nkala-Eha is in Ebonyi State, but people mistook it because we (Eha-Amufu and Nkala-Eha) share the same boundary. So, this made some people to say that it was in Eha-Amufu. It wasn’t in Eha-Amufu. It was in Ebonyi State.”
Online Registration For 89 Regular Recruits Intake Recruitment Exercise In The Nigerian Army

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The Anambra State Government is informing Ndị Anambra that the Nigerian Army has commenced online registration for 89 Regular Recruits Intake Recruitment Exercise for Trades/Non-tradesmen and Women from 31st March to 17th May 2025.
In a press release by Law Mefor PhD,, Commissioner for Information,
Anambra State stated that in accordance to a statement by the Director, Directorate of Recruitment and Manning, Army Headquarters, Abuja, Brigadier General Chibueze Ogbuabo, applicants must be single and must be Nigerian citizens by birth and must be medically, physically and psychologically fit in line with Nigerian Army standards.
“An applicant must not be less than 18 years and not more than 22 years for non-tradesmen/women, while tradesmen/women must not be more than 26 years as of 30th June 2025.”
Selected candidates will participate in the state’s recruitment screening exercise scheduled to be held from 2nd June to 16th June 2025.
While informing interested candidates that more information on eligibility and requirements can be obtained from the Nigerian Army Recruitment Website, http://recruitment.army.mil.ng, the statement emphasised that Nigerian Army recruitment is free.
Seplat Energy Joins Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) As Supporting Company

Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy company, Seplat Energy Plc, in 2024, became a registered EITI Supporting Company, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and global best practices. This milestone was recognized on the EITI website and across its communications platforms.

As an EITI Supporting Company, Seplat Energy promotes transparency in the extractive sector while contributing to the development of international governance standards, according to a statement by the energy Company on Thursday. This affiliation enhances corporate credibility, strengthens financial standing, and fosters greater engagement with governments, industry peers, and civil society.

Supporting the EITI enables Seplat Energy to demonstrate industry leadership, improve access to finance through transparent reporting, and stay ahead of evolving investor and regulatory expectations. It also facilitates trust-building and reinforces the company’s commitment to responsible business practices.

On a local level, Seplat Energy benefits from the EITI framework by strengthening its social license to operate, reducing investment risks, and supporting capacity-building efforts. The initiative promotes a level playing field for all industry players and enhances collaboration with key stakeholders.

By aligning with EITI standards, Seplat Energy continues to drive sustainable development in the energy sector while upholding the principles of transparency, integrity, and long-term value creation.

The Board of Directors of Seplat Energy says it is committed to sound corporate governance and ensures that the Company complies with the Nigerian and UK corporate governance regulations as well as international best practice.

The Board is aware of the Corporate Governance Guidelines issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Nigerian Code of Corporate Governance 2018, issued by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024, issued by the UK Financial Reporting Council and ensures that the Company complies with them.