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FAAN charged to court over alleged missing N950,000
Mr. Effanga Offiong Inyang, the owner of a restaurant at Margaret Ekpo international Airport, Calabar, Cross River State, has filed a lawsuit against the Management of Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) to court over alleged missing N950, 000.
DAILY POST gathered that Effanga and FAAN on May 4, 2019 had issue about the rents. The place was rented at the cost of N250, 000 but 2 years after the rent was unilaterally increased from N250, 000 to N850, 000 even when Effanga, FAAN’s tenant remitted N45, 000 to the airport authority for payment of electricity and water bills.
On May 4th 2019, the officials of Margaret Ekpo International Airport Calabar accompanied with the Divisional Police Officer DPO in charge of Airport allegedly stormed Effanga’s business centre cut off electricity supply, water and raided the restaurant, pulling down the roof of the restaurant.
Irked this action, Effang dragged FAAN to a Calabar High Court, claiming that his money N950, 000 was missing when a senior staff of FAAN Engr. Jesuorobo Osazee stormed his business centre with some security personnel and over 20 persons suspected to be thugs on May 4, 2019 to eject him.
Effanga’s lawyer, Barr Ayei Okpa of Kanu Agabi’s Chambers and Co. said on Monday that his client had no option than to seek redress in the court of law stating that his client raised alarm that his operational cash of N950, 000 which he kept in his restaurant for purchase drinks and other items for sale.
He explained that his client’s woes started when a concessionaire to the Margaret Ekpo international Airport, Mr. George Charles Ekpo subletted a shop to his client at the cost of N45, 000 per annum and two others for N250, 000.
Effanga’s counsel stressed that when his client protested the increment, Mr. Charles went and mobilized security operatives and thugs who stormed his business centre, cut off electricity cables and water supply and got the roof of the building pulled down forcefully evicted him from the premises.
He said that his client allegedly kept a balance of N805, 000 to himself after paying N45, 000 as rent to FAAN to assist them and other tenants off set the electricity bills, VAT and water which has accumulated up to N2m.
In a suit No: FHC/CA/CS/79/2019 between Effanga Offiong Inyang and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria FAAN, Hilary Umunna and other five defendant’s, the High Court in Calabar placed an injunction restraining the police and its agents from further harassment of Mr. Effanga.
When newsmen called on the Manager, Margaret Ekpo international Airport, Mr. Hilary Umunna on phone he said he was not competent to make any comment on the issue as it’s only the corporate Affairs department of FAAN that is competent to speak on the issue “We don’t talk from this angle, we have a Corporate Affairs in the Headquarters, anything correspondence is handled by the department.”
However, the Cross River State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO Irene Ugbo said she was yet to be briefed on the development, stressing that the command will find out the extend of involvement of the police in the matter from the DPO in charge of Airport Police division for appropriate measures to be taken.
Also, George Charles Ekpo (4th defendant) said “I do not think I have anything to say on this issue, the matter is now in court, let the court adjudicate on it”.
The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), is set to launch the 2024 edition of its “Don’t Drink & Drive” campaign.
The two-day event will take place on December 10th and 11th, 2024, targeted at raising awareness on the dangers of drink-driving and ensuring safer roads for all Nigerians.
The campaign will kick off with a media launch at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, on December 10th, where key stakeholders will address the media, highlighting the campaign’s goals, achievements, and the importance of continued collaboration in promoting road safety across Nigeria. The event will feature prominent executives from the BSG, FRSC, and other stakeholders in road safety advocacy.
On 11th December, the campaign will shift to three major motor parks—Ojodu, Ojota, and Oshodi—where drivers and road users will be engaged through an educational rally. During the rally, drivers will be sensitized on the dangers of drinking and driving, with a strong emphasis on responsible driving behavior. In addition, the FRSC will conduct voluntary breathalyzer tests at these locations, underscoring their commitment to fostering safer motoring environments across the country.
The 2024 edition of the “Don’t Drink & Drive” campaign promises to continue its tradition of educating the public on the risks of drinking and driving while providing the necessary tools for the FRSC to execute its duties effectively.
The BSG and the FRSC remain steadfast in their mission to reduce road accidents and make Nigerian roads safer for everyone.
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Matawalle is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to begin talk with the Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Major Gen. Mohammed Bin Saeed Al-Moghedi.
The talks which began at the IMCTC Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday November 18, 2024 is expected to yield positive results and ideas on how best to approach counter-terrorism in Nigeria.
During the meeting, Dr. Matawalle is expected to talk with other high ranking experts in counter-terrorism fight and logistics management.
When we talk about etiquettes, you would understand that we are talking about the rules that are governing socially acceptable behavior. It is simply one having a decorum towards things and people. Because the truth is, As long as you co-exist with or Amongst other people and things, there will be times you would likely make mistakes with how you relate to them, But there’s also a bigger room for you to learn the most common rules so as to avoid some silly behaviors.
So here, I’ll be sharing some etiquettes that is most common amongst us which we often fall short of. This etiquettes will help you live better or do things better especially when it involves other people.
Here we go,
- Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to.
- Return money that you have borrowed even before the other person remembers asking for it from you. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes.
- Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner. If possible ask them to order their choice of food for you.
- Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don’t you buy a car? For God’s sake it isn’t your problem.
- Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public.
- If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time.
- Respect different shades of opinions. Remember what’s 6 to you will appear 9 to someone else. Besides, second opinion is good for an alternative.
- Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all.
- If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again. It encourages one to do more and it shows how appreciative you’re.
- Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.
- Praise publicly. Criticize privately.
- There’s almost never a reason to comment on someone’s weight. Just say, “You look fantastic.” If they want to talk about losing weight, they will.
- When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next.
- If a colleague or anyone tells you they have a doctors’ appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say “I hope you’re okay”. Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness. If they want you to know, they’ll do so without your inquisitiveness.
- Always put “please” before asking someone to help you do something. Remember, you are asking fot a favor, not giving an order.
I hope these etiquettes helps us correct some errors and make us behave more appropriately.
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