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| Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. |
In April 2007, Adams Oshiomhole ran for Governor of Edo State under the Action Congress Party, with which his Labour Party had entered a strategic alliance. Oserheimen Osunbor of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) was declared the winner. However, the AC contested the election on the basis of various irregularities. On 20 March 2008, an Edo State election tribunal nullified the election of Oserheimen Osunbor and declared Oshiomhole the winner. On 11 November 2008, a federal Appeal Court sitting in Benin City upheld the ruling of the state's elections petitions tribunal, declaring Oshiomole to be the Governor of Edo State. The decision was based on several voting irregularities.In 2012, he was elected to a second term, winning the elections in a massive landslide.
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| Ngozi Juliet Olejeme |
Ngozi Juliet Olejeme is a Nigerian Philanthropist, entrepreneur, politician and administrator . She presently sits on the board of numerous companies and Government establishments, most notably is the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust-fund (NSITF) Where she currently sits as the Chairman of the Board, Subsidy Re-Investment Program (SURE-P) and Trust Fund Pension, among others.She was a Delta State Gubernatorial Aspirant on the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
She was appointed chairman of the board, Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in June 2009 by late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua. She saw to the successful enactment into law of the Employees’ Compensation Act in December 2010, and the setting up of necessary human and physical infrastructure for the implementation of the Act, which was signed by President Goodluck Jonathan. She also took the helm as the Chairman of the Board of Trustfund Pensions Plc, on October 2009, where she still holds the position. She is also the convener of the Subsidy Reinvestment and empowerment program (SURE-P) sub-committee on Public Works and Road Rehabilitation. She presently holds the Director of finance position in the Goodluck Support Group (GSC), which is an organization set up for the support of President Goodluck Jonathan.
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| Dr. Justus Donye Pearse |
Dr. Justus Donye Pearse is the General Manager, Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) at the Corporate Headquarters of the French Oil
Giant, TOTAL Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited., in Abuja.
This Medical Practioner of more than 30 years standing
was once a class room teacher at the St. Pius X Secondary School, Bodo – Ogoni
(Jan. – Dec, 1972); and a Production Pool Operator at the Nigerian Petroleum
Refining Company, Alesa-Eleme near Port Harcourt, (Dec. 1972 – Sept. 1973).
Born and brought up in Port Harcourt, he attended the
prestigious Government Secondary School, Afikpo and the Baptist High School,
Port Harcourt before proceeding in September 1973 to study Medicine at the
University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he gained a B.Sc. Hons degree in Medical Sciences in June
1977 and later graduated as a Medical Doctor in May 1980.
After his internship at the General Hospital, Port
Harcourt and NYSC with the Nigerian Army, Ikot-Ansa, Calabar, he was employed
as one of the pioneer staff of the newly established University of Port Harcourt
Teaching Hospital in July, 1982 where he rose to the rank of Senior Medical
Officer in the department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery before resigning to
join the then Elf Petroleum Nigerian Limited as the company’s first Nigerian Medical
Officer on 1st December,
1991; where diligence, hardwork, commitment and competence saw him rising to
the rank of Senior Medical Officer by the year 1998.
In June, 2005, he was promoted to Deputy General Manager,
Medical Services in charge of all the company’s clinics in Port Harcourt,
Lagos, Abuja and the field locations. It was from this position that he was
promoted to General Manager, CSR on the 14th February, 2011 and
transferred from Port Harcourt to head the newly created CSR Division at
Corporate Headquarters, Abuja.
Dr. Pearse is a socio-cultural icon and means many things
to different people. He can be best described as a grass-roots man, the
people’s doctor, a socialite and a promoter and lover of culture and tradition.
He is a keen sportsman, a lover of Golf, Football & Cricket. His other
hobbies include music, dancing, meeting people and travelling. He is a member
of The Port Harcourt Club 1928 where he belongs to the Golf section. He is also
a member of the IBB International Golf Club, Abuja.
He is a staunch member of the Nigerian Medical
Association where he has held several offices both at State and National
levels; at International level - member, World Organization of Family Doctors
(WONCA); member, International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH);
honorary member of both the International Paediatrics Association and the
American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP)
He holds the traditional title of ‘Amaopusenibo’ of Opobo
Kingdom – which was conferred on him by King Dandeson D. Jaja, Amanyanabo of
Opobo , on April 28, 2012.
He is married to Mrs.
Ngozi Soba Pearse and they have three (3) children. |
| Barrister Lota Nwafor Eze |
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| Matilda Duncan |
Matilda Duncan is known for her stage poise,presence and the ability to command her audience. She is the top notch presenter of Rhythm 94.7fm Abuja.
From her impeccable PR
skills she has been able to create and maintain a glossy relationship between
her clientele and the media through excellent interpersonal relations.
She has not left out her
social responsibility by touching lives by offering encouragement in building
the dreams of women and children in the society through Non-governmental
organisations and societies.
She has proudly anchored
several programmes from all works of life which include;
Inaugural ball for the
current president, MTN project fame judging, EFCC at 8years, End of year party
for Agip oil,Total, Drumstixs, Tuface album launch, Iyanya’s album launch,
Runway 3, Abuja young Entreprenuer award,
Rhythm Unplugged, Montage Africa fashion, to mention a few.
Matilda
Duncan is also an active publicist, a well versed On-Air-Personality, whose
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| John Nanzip Shagaya |
John Nanzip ShagayaAfter graduation, Shagaya was posted to the Nigerian Army Corps, then posted to 3 Marine Commando when he gained his commission as Second Lieutenant. He participated with the Marine Commando in the Nigeria Civil War (1967–1970). Later appointments included Grade Three staff officer Nigeria Army School of Infantry, Jaji, Director of Cadets, Nigerian Defence Academy, Director of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Brigade Commander, 9 Mechanised Infantry Brigade, Military Secretary, Army Headquarters, and General Officer Commanding, 1st Mechanised Infantry Division Under the Military government of General Ibrahim Babangida (1985–1993), Shagaya was Federal Minister of Internal Affairs, a member of the Armed Forces Ruling Council and a member of the Police Council. He also served as chairman of the committee set up in 1987 to decide on Nigeria's membership of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Shagaya was involved in drafting the main protocols for the Economic Community of West African States. As a member of the National Boundary Commission, he helped resolve disputes with Benin and Chad.
John Nanzip Shagaya was appointed Field Commander in the ECOMOG Peacekeeping Force in Liberia in September 1993, relieving Major General Tunji Olurin. On November 17, 1993, General Sani Abacha became head of state after a military coup. Abacha distrusted Brigadier John Shagaya and other "IBB boys" loyal to Babangida. Within a few days, Shagaya was recalled from Liberia, demoted from Major General to Brigadier General and then retired from the army
John Shagaya was
Director of Lion Bank (Nigeria) between 1998 and 2003. John Shagaya was a foundation member of the United Nigeria
People's Party
(UNPP), running unsuccessfully for the Senatorial seat of Plateau South in 1999
elections. Before the 2003 elections he joined the All Nigeria
People's Party
(ANPP), but was defeated again.
John Nanzip
Shagaya was elected as Senator for Plateau South in April 2007, running for the
PDP. His election was challenged, and
nullified by the elections petition tribunal, but in December 2008 a Court of
Appeal in Jos overthrew this decision and ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to
immediately issue a Certificate of Return to Shagaya. In June 2009, Shagaya warned that offering an amnesty to the Niger Delta militants might not end the violence. The militants might hide their best weapons, and return only disused and damaged ones. In an interview in October 2009 he defended the various military interventions since Nigeria gained independence, and stated that the influence of generals in politics since 1999 simply reflected their training and discipline.
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| Prince Arthur Eze |
He is the Chairman of Oilbank International Limited, and also the Chairman and CEO of Atlas Oranto Petroleum International Limited, as well as holding positions on various other boards in different sectors across Nigeria. He has interests in significant companies who are upstream frontier plays in Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Togo, Ivory Coast, Chad, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
He has successfully established business relationships with various technical partners, ranging from Roc Oil, Pioneer Natural Resources of the USA, Canoxy, Transworld of the USA, LukOil of Russia, Tetra, Noble, Kosmos Energy of the USA, Petronas of Malaysia, DNO of Norway, TransAtlantic Petroleum of the USA and Canada’s Nexen. He is also a notable philanthropist.
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| Gbenga Aruleba |
The Miss Big Beauty Pageant comes up on the 27th of October 2013 @ the prestigious Sheraton Hotel & Towers, with one of Nigeria's Mainstream act in the person of Jaywon from the stables of Kennis Music, alongside top Abuja based entertainers; Talking about the likes of MR. E whose song debuted on the cool fm top ten countdown and has been a mainstay on the chat since then, marvins like Lloyd Soul and Eazy Bwoi will also be treating the audience to tunes of their viral and chat topping singles. Yours truly Josh Pirez Ehis is compere of the evening alongside Uwa Idahosa who happened to be a Comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Also, comedy king Cartoon is expected to be in the building to do what he knows how to do best which is tickling your funny bones.
This event promises to be a fun filled one as it is already a talk of the town. Tickets are already on sale, and it ranges from #5000, #10000, #20000 to #200,000 for tables. Go grab your tickets @ Drumstix, Wakis Restaurant.
