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2021 Ethics And Integrity Compliance Scorecard Of MDAs: ICPC Scores Censors Board High

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April 5, 2022

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) has rated the National Film And Video Censors Board (NFVCB) high among the outstanding public institutions in the 2021 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) of Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) of the Federal Government by the .

In the 2021 EICS ranking recently released by ICPC, NFVCB, regulator of the nation’s film industry, is standing at 47th position out of the 301 public institutions ranked during the period under review.

The board stands tall at second position among parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture and ranks third among the 20 regulatory agencies of the Federal Government assessed under the scorecard.

The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasannoye(SAN), in a letter presenting the scorecard to NFVCB, said : “ Your documents are analysed and the result revealed a score of 70.3% which connotes substantial compliance in EICS and effective status in ACTU Effectiveness Index(AEI).

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“The commission commends management for the structures and processes you have in place which promotes efficiency

The EICS is an evaluation tool by ICPC pursuant to its preventive mandate as contained in Section 6(b-d) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000.

The Scorecard focuses on assessing the compliance adherence of government MDAs based on three Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Management Culture and Structure (MCS), Financial Management Systems (FMS) and Administrative Systems(AS).

Responding to NFVCB’s position in the EICS ranking for the year 2021, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, Executive Director/CEO of the board , expressed delight that the development was an indication that his agency’s transparency and commitment to delivery on its mandate was being noted.

He also commended the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture,Alh. Lai Mohammed for his supportive role and guidance which has made it possible for the board to attain this feat.

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In his words: “Our position in the 2021Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard(EICS) is clear indication that the NFVCB as the regulator of the largest film industry in Africa, and the second in the world, is ready to uphold best practices in her operations, especially in compliance with government policies and programs.

“We hope to do more by building on whatever we have done right that earned us this recognition, and focus more on areas where they want us to improve to enable us deliver more prudently on our mandate

“ The NFVCB, under my watch, is poised towards ensuring that the ease-of-doing-business and transparency mantra of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government is upheld , and we have demonstrated this in our overall service delivery to the creatives, especially filmmakers.

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Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu, Wife, Doctor Sentenced To Various Prison Terms

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May 6, 2023

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The duo of Ekweremadu, former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice, and Doctor Obinna Obeta has been senenced to various jail terms for bringing a 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney.

A judge at The Central Criminal Court, [ Old Bailey], announced the sentence friday.

At a sentencing hearing on Friday, Ekweremadu was jailed for nine years and eight months, his wife Beatrice was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment while Obeta received a 10-year prison term.

The sentencing follows their conviction in March for organ trafficking, The Ekweremadus’sick daughter, Sonia was cleared of any wrongdoing.

1rem;">The three were found guilty after arranging or facilitating a young Nigerian man’s travel into the United Kingdom in a bid to obtain his kidney on behalf of Sonia.

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The jury said Ekweremadu, his wife and their doctor criminally conspired to bring the 21-year-old Lagos street trader to London to exploit him for his kidney.

The conviction is the first under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015.

The sentencing comes after pleas from multiple prominent personalities and institutions, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Other petitioners included both chambers of the National Assembly, the Chairman/CEO, Nigeria in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Erewa Dabiri, and the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).

The charges were preferred on the Ekweremadus on June 23, 2022, when their arrest was announced. Obeta was later arraigned on July 13, 2022. While his wife was granted bail, the senator was refused.

After months of a pre-trial, the trial commenced on January 31, 2023 and lasted about six weeks, culminating in a guilty verdict against Ekweremadu, Beatrice, and Obeta.

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Reps Seek UK Government Clemency for Ekweremadu

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May 3, 2023

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The House of Representatives has write to the government of the United Kingdom seeking mercy in sentencing the embattled Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice.

This is contained in a resolution reached following a motion moved by Toby Okechukwu, a lawmaker from Enugu State.

A UK court found the duo guilty of conspiracy of organ harvesting of another Nigerian. The Ekweremadu couple will be sentenced in the coming days.

Moving the motion, Okechukwu said diplomatic intervention in this kind of case is normal.

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“It is a common practice in international relations for nations, including the UK, to seek relief for their citizens involved in situations such as that of the Ekweremadus,” he said.

Speaking on the motion, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House, said intervention by the House is not a justification for the charges against the Ekweremadus. He urged the UK government to consider Ekweremadu’s years of public service.

Consequently, the House resolved to urge the UK government and the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing Ekweremadu, his wife and the doctor.

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Also, they urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to take all diplomatic steps and other necessary interventions regarding the travails of the Ekweremadu family.

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HYPPDEC Donates Food Stuff, Clothing to Locals in Kogi to Tackle Cashless Policy Effect

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March 8, 2023

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The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPDEC), on Tuesday, donated 400 bags of rice, 250 gallons of vegetable oil and some packaged women rappers to ten Local Government Areas in Kogi State under the agency to cushion the effect associated with the new cashless policy.

Making the presentation to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State at the Lugard House, Lokoja on Tuesday, a Board Member of HYPPDEC, Alhaji Isah Ozi Salami, said that the gesture is part of the agency’s intervention in times of natural disaster or any hardship situation on citizens.

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Salami expressed the commitment of HYPPDEC in tackling the prevailing economic hardship on Nigerians as a result of the Cashless Policy.

“We owe it as a duty to take adquate care of the people in the 10 Local Government Areas belonging to HYPPDEC communities in Kogi

“Our concern under the present economic hardship is to alleviate the sufferings of the people within HYPPDEC communities in Kogi” Ozi Salami told Governor Bello.

He commended Governor Yahaya Bello for the provision of logistic supports that have facilitated smooth operation of the agency in Kogi.

He also told the Governor that HYPPDEC will soon begin the construction of 50 housing units in Kogi for resettlement of last year’s flood victims in riverine communities.

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“I appreciate Governor Bello’s magnanimity in providing land for the housing project. The Governor is expected to perform the foundation laying ceremony of the project” Ozi Salami disclosed.

The Chief of Staff to Governor Bello, Jamiu Asuku who received the food stuff on behalf of his boss, hinted that Kogi will key into HYPPDEC’s intervention initiative in the areas of provision of food and security of lives and property for citizens.

Governor Yahaya Bello appealed to HYPPDEC to focus more on Ibaji Local Government Area in its intervention programme as a result of the bad terrain of the area.