Benin Federal Road Commercial Property For Outright Sales:

Benin federal road commercial property for outright sales:

80ft by 250ft fenced round with a very standard and recent duplex at the rear of the compound suitable for event center, Petro station etc.

LOCATION: located at ever busy Benin Auchi federal  highway by evbomodu junction.

PRICE: #70M asking.

Title: C of O.

Please contact: +234-812-081-1930

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

SWEET PROPERTIES FOR IN OJOMO AXIS:

1. 100ft x 100ft off Ojomo, Etete, GRA.  - N60m.

2. 120ft x 130ft off Ojomo, Etete, GRA.  - N58m.

3. 70ft x 100ft with a drive way on Ojomo, Etete, GRA. N38m.

Please Contact the following number:

+234 812 081 1930

BENIN ARTEFACTS: Return Of Benin Artifacts Should Be Whole Rather Than Substantial - Mai Mohammed

By The9jaTrend

Minister of Information and Culture,  Alhaji Lai Mohammed has insisted that the return of 1,130 stolen Benin Artefacts domiciled in German Museums must be whole rather than substantial.

He disclosed this in a meeting held in Berlin, the capital city of Germany, which was attended by the German Minister of State for Culture, Prof. Monika Grutters, and Foreign Minister, Mr. Heiko Maas, Nigeria Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; the Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Prince Ezelekhae Ewuare.

The minister said, this in the wake of remarks by Grutters that the European nation was ready to make ‘substantial return’ of the 1,130 looted artifacts.

Lai Mohammed said, the issue of provenance, which has to do with the place of origin of the artefacts, should not be allowed to unduly delay the repatriation of the art works, noting that they are known as Benin Bronzes, which is already a confirmation of their source of origin which is Benin.

At a separate meeting with Maas,  Lai Mohammed emphasised that no condition should be attached to the return of the artifacts.

The minister said, the need for the parties to commit to definite timelines for the return of the Benin Artifacts in addition to concluding all necessary negotiations in a very short term.

He stressed that the discussions between Nigeria and Germany governments on the return of the artefacts was not the end of an era, but rather the beginning of a new vista of stronger relations, pivoted by cultural diplomacy between both governments.

He thanked the Germany government for taking the lead in the global efforts to repatriate all artefacts that were looted from Nigeria and the African continent.

“We see Germany as a leader in the efforts to take practical steps to repatriate our stolen artefacts, and we hope Germany will sustain that lead," he asserted.

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who was also among Nigerian delegation, said a “transformational” museum is to be built in Benin City to house the artefacts upon their return as part of a new cultural district in the city.

Governor Obaseki said, he was attending the discussions to demonstrate the strong partnership involving the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Benin Royal family, Benin citizens and Edo State government.

In addition, the German Minister of State for Culture, Prof. Grutters, said “the way we deal with the issue of Benin Bronzes is important to addressing our colonial past,” describing the issues as “an important personal concern.”

She assured the 1,130 artefacts would be returned to Nigeria from the beginning of 2022, noted that, Germany had twice sent delegations to Nigeria for talks over the planned repatriation.

She said, such a move indicated that both sides had moved beyond mere talks, saying all the Museums in Germany stockpiling Benin Bronzes have agreed to cooperate.

Moreso, others on the Nigerian delegation were the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Mr. Yusuf Tuggar and Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monument (NCMM), Prof. Abba Tijani.

The Nigeria Delefates were later taken on a guided tour of the Humboldt-Forum, a royal palace turned museum in the heart of Berlin that houses artworks from around the world.

Any Group, Organization, Govt. Dealing With Artificial Group In The Return Of Benin Artifacts, Does So At Risk - Oba Ewuare II

By The9jaTrend

Omo N' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akoolokpolor, Oba Ewuare II. Oba of Benin Kingdom has warned that any group, organization, government dealing with artifial group in the return of artifacts does so at his or her own risk.

Oba Ewuare II gave this warning during  meetings with the Chiefs and Enigies

on the Repatriation of the Looted Benin Artifacts in his palace in Benin City.

Speaking in Benin dialect, Oba Ewuare said, "I have called this meeting today to intimate you of the matter of the Benin Artifacts in Europe at the verge of being repatriated which I am sure you have heard and read about in recent weeks.

You may also have heard about the recent activities of a group of individuals who incorporated a company since January 2020 called Legacy Restoration Trust Ltd.

"It has become germane to note that the advocacy and demands for the return of the artifacts looted from the Benin Kingdom in 1897 have been going on for decades before the emergence of the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. I must sincerely thank the Governor for joining the struggle and showing commitment to retrieve our stolen cultural heritage from Europe."

While anticipating the return of the looted artifacts from Europe, Oba Ewuare note that attempts to divert the destination or the right of custody of the artifacts is not in the interest of the people of Benin Kingdom to whom the Palace of the Oba of Benin provides leadership.

Oba Ewuare said, "the looted artifacts awaiting repatriation from Europe are the cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom created by our ancestors and forefathers within the traditional norms and rites of the kingdom. They are not property of the state government or any private corporate entity that is not a creation of the Benin kingdom.

"The right and only legitimate destination for the artifacts to be repatriated as already pronounced by my father is under the aegis of the Benin Royal Museum that will be sited within the precinct of the Palace of the Oba of Benin from where they were looted, and also, the proper traditional institution that is also the custodian of all the cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom.

"The Palace, therefore, strongly advises that anyone, group, organization, or government – national and international that is dealing with any organization or artificial group in the process of returning the looted artifacts from the Benin Kingdom would be doing so at their own risk and against the will of the people of the Benin Kingdom. There is no alternative native authority and custodian of the cultural heritage of the Benin Kingdom outside the Oba of Benin as constituted by the Royal Palace.  

"I do not believe that the move by a privately registered company, the Legacy Restoration Trust Ltd. and the purported establishment of Edo Museum of West African Arts (EMOWAA) are in consonance with the wishes of the people of Benin Kingdom.

"It is pertinent to note that shortly after my ascension to the throne I had several discussions with the Governor on the plan for the Benin Royal Museum and he expressed his readiness to work with the Palace to actualize this laudable wish of my father. I made efforts and acquired additional plots of land from different families within the Adesogbe area near the present day palace for this purpose.

"I was however surprised to read from the Governor's letter to the Palace where reference was being made to the fact that a new Museum to be known as EMOWAA is now being proposed, which will be funded and executed through the vehicle of another body now referred to as Legacy Restoration Trust.

"When Governor Godwin Obaseki informed me in his correspondence of another implementation framework using the so-called Legacy Restoration Trust and the Edo Museum of West Africa Arts (EMOWAA), my response was that the setting up of another organization or legal entity in whatever form or guise will not be necessary nor acceptable. I informed him that Oba Ewuare II Foundation has been registered with the CAC and has worked out a framework for not only receiving the artifacts but also building a modern structure - The Benin Royal Museum – within the precincts of the Palace and that land has been secured for the building of the Benin Royal Museum under the supervision of the traditional institution. But for reasons best known to him the Governor has gone against the understanding, given recent events. 

"As a matter of fact, the people of Benin kingdom and other stakeholders especially Benin Dialogue Group, had at different meetings endorsed the Benin Royal Museum to be built within the Palace, as well as endorsing the Oba Ewuare II Foundation for fund raising and other requisite administration processes."

Going further, Oba Ewuare added,"We wish to use this medium to call on the Federal Government to take custody of these artifacts on behalf of the Palace until the Benin Royal Museum is ready for their collection. Under no circumstances should custody of our age old artifacts be handed to any privately contrived entity like the Legacy Restoration Trust. Thankfully just yesterday I spoke with the Hon. Minister for information and culture who is presently in Germany over the negotiation with the German Government over the plans for the repatriation of our artifacts he assured me that the Federal government remain committed to get unconditional return of our artifacts and will guarantee its full custody for their onward transmission to Benin kingdom to the exclusion of any unauthorized private entities or third parties, we once again thank the federal government for this commitment. 

"It now behoves the Federal Government to be the only level of government that can take custody of the artifacts with a view to transferring them to their original owner and their original place of abode, more so that there exist international treaties and laws guiding these processes.

"The Palace of the Oba of Benin wishes to advise His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State to review his approach of using the private vehicle of the Legacy Restoration Trust Ltd and the Edo Museum of West African Art (EMOWAA) and to see how he can genuinely collaborate with the Oba Palace in accordance with our original understanding. 

"We thank the German Government for their interest and willingness to return the Benin artifacts. We pray to God and our ancestors for a fruitful resolution of this issue," Oba Ewuare opined.

Stay Clear Of Obazuwa Community Land - Barr. Edaghese Warn Land Grabbers

By Osajie Simeon

Barrister Mathew Edaghese, Legal Adviser to Obazuwa Community has warned Land  Grabbers to stay away from Obazuwa Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

While speaking with newsmen in Benin City, Barrister Edaghese alleged that one Mr. Abubakar  Haruna  was illegally selling Obazuwa Community land without the approval or consent of the elders in the community.

He said, ”Abubakar Haruna and his Company, Tough Engineering, Properties and Constructions Limited,(TENPROCON Limited), have encroached into Obazuwa Community land and started selling same forcefully and unlawfully to land developers.”

The Obazuwa Community Legal Adviser advised all those who have bought land from Abubakar  Haruna and his company to go ask for the refund their money from them, as the company have no  land in the community.

According to him, “what they are doing is criminal and lawlessness, hence we have taken them to court at Okada High Court.

”We have instituted an action against Abubakar Haruna and his company over their trespass on Obazuwa Community land in the court.

”We are aware that the act of trespass is still on going and he and his company is placing advert calling for buyers  for the community land.

Abubakar Haruna is a stranger and he is not from Obazuwa Community.

Barr. Edaghese added, ”Obazuwa Community is part of Benin Kingdom, and Royal Palace have be fully informed of the atrocities committed by Abubakar Haruna and his company.

He further warned land developers who are being swindled by the said Abubakar Haruna and his Company, Tough Engineering, Properties and Constructions Limited,(TENPROCON Limited) to stay clear from Obazuwa Community.

Reacting to the allegations, the Solicitor to  Abubakar Haruna and Tough Engineering, Properties and Constructions Limited (TENPROCON Limited, Olayinwale Afolabi, said his client bought the said land legally from the community.

”The matter is already in court, we shall meet in court, we will defeat them in court because we have what it will take us to defeat them in court.

"It may interest you to note that, there is an account open in one of the banks where my client paid certain  money into for the acquisition of the land. We have the deposit slips and at the appropriate time, we shall know who is lying, whether the land belong to Obazuwa Community or my client," he emphasized.

Edo State EPAN Confers Philip Ogbaudu Patron

By Simeon Osajie

Edo State Chapter of Elderly Persons  Of Nigeria (EPAN) has conferred on Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Philip Aluyi Ogbaudu Patron of the Association for his support, information gathering, improved security in the state and generally promoting a better mutual understanding between the police and the communities.

The honour was bestowed on the Edo State Commissioner of Police when the Association pay him Courtesy Visit in the office in Benin City.

In his speech, Vice Chairman of the Association, Chief Hon. Eddy Ogbomo JP said the only way of making Edo State C.P. closer, is to honour him as Patron of the Association. 

"Our way of making you closer to us is to honour you on this visit by conferring on you the position of Patron of the Elderly Persons Association of Nigeria (EPAN),  Edo State chapter.

"We observed that your taking over Edo Command is at a time of insecurity in Nigeria, and Edo State is no exception, from what we gathered, we observed that you have met your challenges creditably within your resources of men and material. We commend you.

"We hope going forward; we can be useful partners either in suggesting how our police can serve us better in our communities and how we can, even if elderly contribute to the welfare of your men. 

"In return, we hope your men will regard us and treat us more kindly.  After all, your slogan 'the police is your friend' and we want also to be your constant friends."

In his acceptance speech, Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Philip Aluyi Ogbaudu wholeheartedly appreciated the honour done him and promise to partner with the Elderly in other to make Edo State crime free society.

According to him, "words of the elders are words of wisdom. Anything your Association is doing, fee free to reach out to me and l am ready to partner with your Association."

Oredo NYCN Have Trained Over 2000 Youths On Skill Acquisitions, Says Comrade Iyoha

By Simeon Osajie

    Comrade Lucky Iyoha (r) Handing Over 

  Officially to Comrade Osazeme Aghedo

The Out-gone Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Oredo Chapter, Comrade Omotese Lucky Iyoha said the Council under his leadership, has trained over 2000 youths on various skills and acquisitions to be self sufficient in order to reduce the level of unemployment and restiveness among youths in the country.

He disclosed this shortly after he officially handed over to his successor, Comrade Osazeme Aghedo today in Benin City.

"Immediately I took over office in August 2017, we trained 300 youths cutting across Oredo Local Government Area on how to make Soaps,  After Shave, Olive Oil and others.

"In all the trainings, it amounts to about 2000 youths that we have trained to be self-employed vis-a-vis the training on the household items, shoes, cosmetics.

"We also paid fees for some of the trainees to further their trainings.

"These have been very beneficial and which they can attest to.

"We can attest to that too, that a very large percentage of these trainees are using them judiciously and it has served as means of employment to them.

"We also carried out another training in 2018 on election monitoring, sensitization", he said.

Iyoha said though it has not been an easy ride all the years as the chairman, but with the help of God, he was able to lead the youth to an enviable height in the local government.

He called on the new executives not to rest on their oars but to build on what is on ground and ensure that they do more in training the youths on skills that would make life meaningful to them, noting that the future of Nigeria depends solely on them.

On the part of the newly elected chairman, Comrade Osazeme Aghedo, he said he would build on the legacies of his predecessor in ensuring that the state is safe and that the youth who are the future leaders are carried along in the scheme of affairs in the council.

LG Party Chairmen To Inaugurates 6 MIMC In Ward Level, Says Edo PDP Chairman

By Simeon Osajie

Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directs the Local Government Party Chairmen to inaugurate the recently formed 6 Member Impact Monitoring Committee in the Wards in their respective local government areas not later than Monday, 12th July, 2021. 

The State Chairman, Dr. Tony Aiziegbemi said the 6 member Impact Monitoring Committee is to supervise, monitor and report progress of the Ward Impact Monitoring Committee to the state secretariat every two weeks during the period of the INEC Continuous Voter Registration exercise. 

In a press statement issued and signed by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chris Nehikhare stated that the Local Government Party Chairmen should also furnish the PDP State Secretariat names and phone numbers of the members of the Committee.

The statement further added, "For the avoidance of doubt, the Local Government Impact Monitoring Committee is made up of: The Local government party Chairman, The Local government party Secretary, The Local government party Woman Leader, The Local government party Youth Leader and two others nominated by the Local government."

The party enjoins all Edo people, especially the members of the Impact Monitoring Committee to participate in the enlightenment, mobilization and monitoring of the process as elections are fast approaching, and your vote is the only way for you to be heard. 

Hon. Imhandegbelo Felicities With Osaigbovo Iyoha On His Birthday Celebration

By Simeon Osajie

Hon. Louis Imhandegbelo, a leading contestant in the forthcoming Local Government Council Election in Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State,  has felicitated with Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, Chief of Staff to Edo State government as he mark his Birthday celebration today the 6th July, 2021.

In the congratulatory message Hon. Imhandegbelo also known as "THE YOUNG LEADER" described the Chief Of Staff as a man who has all the Arsenal to police the Governor Godwin Noghoghese Obaseki's slogan  "Make Edo State Great Again" MEGA.

"It is with humility and a sense of duty that I am wishing you the very best on this auspicious occasion of your birthday.

"You have been a source of inspiration in your years as a political leader in the state. Also it is worthy of mention that you are blessed with a clear vision coupled with uprightness in your endeavours.

"I pray that God continue to guide you alright in whatever you do. May He continue to shower His blessings upon you and your household.

"My prayers is that, our Almighty God should give you the strength and the enablement to executive all the good things you have in stock towards the development and upliftment of Edo State," he opined.

We Rejects Passage Of Petroleum Industry Bill, Says ERA/FoEN

By The9jaTrend

Nigeria’s foremost environmental group, the Environmental Rights Action Action/ Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/ FoEN), has rejected the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as passed by the National Assembly and called on both chambers to immediately harmonize and produce environmentally friendly and peoples bill.

In a Press Statement issued and signed by the Executive Director of ERA/FoEN., Dr. Godwin Uyi Ojo, said the National Assembly failed to do justice to the Bill which has been pending since 2008.

Dr. Uyi Ojo, “wondered why members of the national assembly would approve a paltry three percent for the host communities in the Host Communities Trust Fund, saying it's way below bar, and constitutes an affront to the suffering rural communities.”

Besides, ERA/FoEN wants the government to immediately divest the 30 percent allocation to Frontier Oil Exploration and invest it in Renewable Energy Development such as solar to provide improved energy access to the citizens given the deplorable state of the national grid.

While noting that the three percent allocation for host communities is insufficient due to the ecological dislocation of the region which has culminated in appalling level of pollution of their agricultural land, fisheries and drinking water, thus exposing thousands of people to serious health risks.

"The UNEP report estimated that it would take up to 30 years and an initial US$1 billion to clean up Ogoniland. We therefore insist that 10 percent should be considered by the National Assembly as the minimum for the host communities owing to the level of degradation they already suffered following the years of neglect by the oil companies and government."

ERA/FoEN Executive Director cautioned the federal government for still depending on crude oil as other nations are already considering a shift from dirty energy to cleaner sources of energy like renewable energy sources.

"The clause in relation to the communities paying for acts of vandalism and civil unrest should be removed from the host community development fund because this criminalizes the people from the outset."

While expressing displeasure over the three percent, Dr. Uyi Ojo, urged the law makers to reconsider the 10 percent. 

He also stated that the oil companies should not be allowed to take undue advantage of Nigeria and Nigerians but rather follow international best practices in dealing with the host communities where their facilities are located.

Recall that the Petroleum Industry Bill is a law that seeks to introduce far-reaching reforms in the Nigerian oil and gas industry which the previous administrations failed to pass into law due to lack of political will, variegated interests from different stakeholders as well as sectional interests.

Ojo emphasized the need for the Federal Government to consider the PIB as one of its efforts to address the many problems of unsustainable environmental practices which have taken its toll through environmental degradation and destruction of livelihoods of the Niger Delta region for several decades.

He further disclosed that the host communities in the region have faced serious neglect, marginalization and deprivation for too long even though the region produces the oil which generates revenue for the nation.