Dambatta congratulates Business Journal, says Nigeria's economic growth possible through infrastructure

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Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has congratulated Business Journal on its tenth anniversary, even as he said that economic development of Nigeria could only be facilitated and accelerated by the presence of infrastructure.

Dambatta stated this during the Business Journal 10th Anniversary Lecture and Award which took place at Sheraton, Ikeja.

The theme of the event was 'Infrastructure and Economic Growth: Exploring the Strategic Alliance'.

Represented by Mr. Edoyemi Ogo, Assistant Director (Technical Standards) NCC, Dambatta said that telecommunication was an infrastructure industry that contributes to all economic growth drivers in one way or the other.

He said that the liberalisation and deregulation in the telecom sector placed Nigeria in a position to increase the contribution of the industry to overall GDP.

"With the advancement in telecommunication technology, the world has experienced a rapid growth in communications.

"Telecommunication sector development has acted as a catalyst to drive growth and efficiencies in many other sectors.

"Telecommunication infrastructure has a direct and indirect positive effect on economic growth.

"This effect can be seen in the economic growth indicators which include real GDP, Industrial production, employment, price stability, education, technology and innovation, "Danbatta said.

He added that the World Bank had found out that a 10 percent increase in broadband penetration in developing countries results in a commensurable increase of 1.38 percent in GDP.

Danbatta also said that the telecom sector contribution to Nigerian GDP had increased from less than 1 per cent in 2001 to about 8.66 percent in December 2017.

Also speaking at the event, Mr. Ernest Ndukwe, who doubled as Chairman of Open Media Group as well as Chairman of the occasion said “Infrastructure remains our biggest problem in Africa. Power was very critical to the development of the telecommunication industry and therefore urged the government to build enough infrastructures for electrical power.

"Many small scale industries would have done very well but because of inadequate power supply, most of them are dead.

"We as a nation cannot develop without infrastructures, it is needed so that we can grow our economy,” Ndukwe said.

Ojobo stresses gains of digital economy to Nigeria

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Director of Public Affairs at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Tony Ojobo, has stressed the gains derivable from a digitized economy.

Speaking on a paper titled “Drive Towards Digital Economy: The Journey So Far” at DigitalPay Expo 2018 in Lagos, Ojobo said Digital economy means the worldwide network of economic activities, commercial transactions and professional interactions that are enabled by information and communications technologies (ICT).

According to him, “It′s the economic activity that results from billions of everyday online connections among people, businesses, devices, data, and processes.”

He went further to say that digital economy refers to a broad range of economic activities that include using digitized information and knowledge as the key factor of production, modern information networks as an important activity space, and the effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) as an important driver of productivity growth and economic structural optimization.

Ojobo said Internet, cloud computing, big data, Internet of Things (IoT), fintech and other new digital technologies are used to collect, store, analyze, and share information digitally and transform social interactions. Digitized, networked and intelligent ICTs enable modern economic activities to be more flexible, agile and smart, adding that the digital economy is experiencing high growth, rapid innovation, and broad application to other economic sectors.

“It is an increasingly important driver of global economic growth and plays a significant role in accelerating economic development, enhancing productivity of existing industries, cultivating new markets and industries, and achieving inclusive, sustainable growth.”

He said “Looking at G20’s Digital Economy Initiative, priority areas recommended for cooperation for promotion of the digital economy as identified by its Digital Economy Task Force, DETF, readily present a clear direction of digital economy. An Accelerated network infrastructure connection, promoting broadband network coverage in competitive environment, expanding high speed Internet at affordable price; Improved business environment with policy framework that facilitate R&D, innovation and investment, social funds investment on ICT, welcome public private partnerships.”

He said other policy programmes include “Encouraging Internet-based RDI, taking advantage of Internet to promote innovation in products, services, processes, encourage integration of digital technology in manufacturing, e-education, e-health, e-government, e-agriculture, among other,” Ojobo said.

Part of the address

Other priority areas include Mutual recognition of digital authentication, trade facilitation for e-commerce by using trusted digital means, prevent barriers to market access, strengthening cooperation in protecting consumer rights and privacy; Enhancing digital inclusion which means using policy measures and technical means to bridge digital divide between countries, groups, men and women, open access to Internet and equal digital opportunities, promote broadband connectivity within the poorest communities, promote universal access.

On promoting Promote development of MSMEs, he said Promoting policies that encourage micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to use ICT technology for innovation, improved competitiveness and channels in the market, promote affordable digital infrastructures needed for digitization of MSMEs operations.

Bench-marking Nigeria’s Digital Economy and Entrancing digital economy in Nigeria began with the licensing of the digital mobile service providers in 2001. He disclosed that before 2001, the nation had less than 400,000 lines with teledensity of less than 0.05 per cent.

Private sector investments in the sector was just some US$50 Million before the injection of funds following the successful auction in 2001, adding that Nigerian Communications Act, (NCA) 2003 energized a robust regulatory environment.

ICT now contributes more than 10% to GDP; Private sector investment in the telecom industry since 2001 till date, US$68 Billion; Telephone Subscription being 160.5 Million as at April 2018.

Teledensity has bourgeoned to 114.66% as at April 2018 while Internet Subscription stood at 101,209,503 as at April 2018.

Nigeria’s Value-Added Market, according to him now valued at US$200 Million but estimated to hit US$500 Million in 2020.

In 2016, about 16 Million Nigerians were connected to Facebook. In 2018, Facebook recorded 26 Million users. Out of this figure, 25 million connect with mobile devices, adding that more than 35 Million people around the world connect to Nigerian businesses on Facebook.

Point Agenda, primed towards Digital Economy include Facilitating Broadband penetration through provision and optimization of access to, and use of Affordable fixed and mobile broadband in Nigeria; Improve Quality of Service by promoting the availability of reliable, interoperable, rapidly restorable critical ICT infrastructure that are supportive of all required services; Optimize usage and benefits of spectrum by maximizing availability of spectrum in order to provide diverse and affordable ICT services.

Others include promote ICT innovation and promoted in ways that improve the nation’s ability to compete in the global economy, increased investment in youth and promotion of SMEs for new business delivery breakthroughs; Facilitate Strategic Collaboration and partnership with relevant stakeholders to foster ICT for sustainable economic development and social advancement, among others.

Speaking further on the regulatory impact in promoting digital Economy, he said “A close look at the 8-Point Agenda of the current leadership of NCC, tallies with the recommendations of the G20, a clear indication that Nigeria is on the right direction.

“Essential drivers like broadband deployments, innovations, promotion of universal access, quality service delivery, diffusion of services in the ICT sector, are critical for achieving a result-oriented digital economy; Creation of an enabling investment climate, and encouraging businesses to deploy ICT services and tools is one of the best ways to achieve a dynamic digital economy; Broadband equation, Digital economy is Internet economy. Availability, accessibility and affordability, of broadband, are very critical in today’s digital economy.”

He said Nigeria has currently achieved 22 percent broadband penetration as reported by ITU/UNESCO Broadband Commission, saying that World Bank study concludes that 10-percentage point increase in fixed broadband penetration would increase GDP growth by 1.38% in developing countries.

Through the Open License regime, Nigeria has issued licenses to INFRACOS for deployment of broadband in Lagos (MainOne), North Central (HIS) North East (Brinks) and South East (Zinox). He said Licenses have been offered in the 2.3GHz, 5.4GHz, 2.5GHz, 700GHz and that Re-farming of frequencies are being undertaken, all targeted towards broadband availability.

Again he said Globacom, MainOne, Ntel’s Sat3, MTN’s West African Cable System, WACs, Ace Cable by Dolphine all estimated at more than US$ 1 Billion provide undersea cable broadband connectivity to Nigeria.

Commenting on Online Financial Transactions, e-gov and Social Media, he said Online banking, online shopping, online trading, and myriads of blogs and social media platforms has provided a new vista in the digital economy landscape of Nigeria, saying that Online financial transactions and mobile banking has redefined banking and financial inclusion.

Online shopping malls like Konga, Jumia, Olx, Yudala, Dealdey, Slot, Buyright, Mystore are turning over millions of Naira worth of businesses on daily basis. Online hotel and flight reservation sites like Wakanow.com, Jumia Travels, Agoda, Hotels.ng, 9jahotels.com. Social media news platforms have altered news and information sharing and diffusion.

Smart City projects are springing up in some parts of the country. NITDA projects that 50% of Nigerian cities will smart status in 2019 (Champion).

E-government platforms available in virtually all government agencies Interactive portals are now being developed by various government agencies to enhance their operational efficiencies – Immigration services, Road safety, Police, Procurement, etc.

The provision of digital infrastructure for un-served and underserved communities or groups in Nigeria through the Universal Service Provision Service, USPS, is one of the critical accomplishments in growing a digital economy.

A number of projects undertaken by USPF represents critical steps in bridging the connectivity divides in the less urban centres.

The key programmes of USPF includes Connectivity Programes like: Rural Broadband Initiative, RUBI: provides subsidies to enable service providers to enable provision of broadband services in less urbanized areas.

UniCC- University InterCampus Connectivity: Connects networks of main campus of selected universities to networks of their corresponding medical colleges and teaching hospitals through deployment of fibre cables.

3BTS =Base transceiver Stations: Providing subsidies to network operators to for deployment of base stations in underserved areas to enable easy connectivity to the citizens.

Connectivity/capacity-building programmes aimed at growing the ‘user-force’ that would absorb the explosion in future digital economy e.g. Digital Access Programme, DAP, in whch more than 223 schools have benefitted.

ADAPT-Digital Awareness Programme for Tertiary Institutions: training of Professors and lecturers, Internet Clouds, and Internet connectivity.

University Internet connectivity to enable online sharing of information is ongoing in consultations with the National Universities Commission.

An interconnectivity programme to tie teaching hospitals and similar institutions into one network with connectivity potentials.

Digital economy is an inevitable phenomenon of the growth potentials of the dynamic ICT industry to which economies and nations of the world cannot resist.

The biggest economies of the world are pursuing it with more vigour, and nations like Nigeria, with an internationally acclaimed telecom regulator, has not been left out in this pursuit.

Royal Philips & Forbes’ seminar reveals challenges, optimism in Nigerian Healthcare system

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, recently released findings from a survey, aimed to understand what the ‘Future of Health’ might look like in Nigeria and any associated challenges, this was subsequently capped with a conference on the “State of Healthcare System in Nigeria” under the auspices of Philips and Forbes at Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos recently. SUCCESS DAMIAN reports:

According to the Data over 500 Nigerians interviewed, shows that 52% trust the healthcare system, although only 36% feel that their healthcare needs are being met. This highlights a clear discrepancy between the expectations of Nigerians and the reality of the healthcare system, indicating inefficiencies and ample room for growth.

Findings reveal that with more than half of Nigerians leaning on hospital facilities for the most minor of ailments, there is a clear need for improved access to primary care practitioners, local health facilities, tracking health indicators and a wider availability of information about health, nutrition and fitness. This approach is further reinforced by the fact that majority (65%) of Nigerians believe improved access to health facilities would make them more effective in managing their health, thus alleviating pressure on the healthcare system.

In his keynote address, healthcare futurist, Michael Jackson, spoke about the recipe for change which includes computing, communications, connectivity, amongst others. He also illustrated the changing face of technology and how this has impacted the world and the day-to-day life of its people

He spoke about the evolution of business which now focuses more on skills, knowledge, decentralisation, partnerships and digital engagement and the fast pace of technological development, encouraging healthcare professionals to emulate this progression in rolling out digital healthcare solutions for Nigeria and Africa.

Furthermore, he gave examples of digital, connected technologies being developed in Africa and delivering healthcare solutions to Africans today; for example, Philips’ community life centres using solar power in Kenya. He said technology can help tackle challenges right here in Nigeria such as the inequitable ratio of 1 MD: 25000 patients and the language gap across the 500 dialects spoken here, encouraging healthcare professionals to adopt this tactic: simplify, smarten-up, specialize.

During a Panel session which dwelt on the Role of technology in the transformation of healthcare in Nigeria, Jasper Westerink CEO, Philips Africa said aside from the provision of important healthcare solutions through technology, Philips is committed to educating and creating awareness towards the reduction of risk factors associated with unhealthy lifestyles. The provision of technologies that enable a healthy lifestyle also remains a key priority for Philips Africa

He also touched on specific examples of healthcare product innovations from Philips, such as handheld probes and the importance of training opportunities for non-healthcare professional to operate these, adding that having a wide spectrum of healthcare attendants embedded in communities would go a long way to fix issues with the overburdened primary healthcare systems. Access to technologies that capture early diagnosis is another way to alleviate this burden, he said

Westerink emphasised the need for collaborations, partnerships and the provision of fast paced healthcare technologies towards make positive impact on lives. He said, challenges exist but so do opportunities to bring together resources and partnerships in order to leapfrog sustainable healthcare in communities. He cited the private sector, government and Nigeria’s young and vibrant population as key stakeholders to bring to the table.

He ended the session by reiterating the importance of education, prevention, a focus on acute challenges and harnessing the resources of stakeholders who want to make a change in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. He said that, in principle you can solve Nigeria’s healthcare challenges with the structures in place

Dr. Jide Idris, Commissioner of Health, Lagos State, on his part the Commissioner touched on the importance of training to ensure healthcare professionals are well equipped, applied technologies, health promotion and preventative solutions. He also spoke about the importance of communication and behavioural change initiatives in order to leapfrog from education to ensuring that technologies are well understood and applies in communities

Idris discussed initiatives that have been put in place by Lagos State to incentivise private sector participation. He said that, the State government is committed to creating platforms to stimulate private sector participation in healthcare and is partnering healthcare equipment manufacturers to lease to private healthcare providers amongst other examples.

He mentioned a public private partnership (PPP) law in the State aimed towards stimulating and create an enabling environment and the government’s commitment to developing key infrastructure

Clare Omatseye, President, Healthcare Federation of Nigeria

Ms. Omatseye mentioned that, with technology being a major driver of change, especially today when patients are digitally and empowered, healthcare solutions must be incorporated into everyday innovations and meet patients where they are

She added that, while Nigeria has as many skilled consultants as countries such as the USA and the UK, due to brain-drain, there’s a need to close the digital divide so consultancy services can be delivered seamlessly across borders

Omatseye mentioned some challenges facing the healthcare sector including financing and access to capital as well as the importance of collaboration with sectors outside healthcare in order to deliver viable solutions

Focusing on the issue of brain-drain, she mentioned some of the top reasons for this including remuneration, access to technologies and better working environments; all of which she said can be fixed with the right level of commitment and investment

She also talked about Nigeria’s vibrant private healthcare sector which is unfortunately fragmented due to gaps in solutions. She said it’s important for government to partner the private sector and bring in their passion in order to achieve the ideal formula for success in healthcare delivery

She ended by decrying the phenomenon of patients getting more impoverished when they get sick and the need for alternative and cost effective means so access to quality healthcare through PPP is available to all. She encouraged government to provide a pool of funds towards this, to advocate for mandatory universal healthcare and to spend more time on prevention rather than cures

Martins Ifijeh, Head, Health Desk, This Day Newspaper, talked extensively about the need for prioritisation by government of more budget allocation to healthcare provision in Nigeria

He said, there’s more the Nigerian government can do with regards to universal health coverage, stating that it has to be constitutionally mandated in order to achieve desired results.

He also said that, the issue of universal healthcare should be highlighted more in Nigeria’s political discourse and also emphasised the need for collaboration by stating that government should bring stakeholders to the table

Initially, Kunle Elebute (KPMG Africa) touched on the importance of partnerships towards ensuring equitable healthcare. He focused on the importance of harnessing capacity in the private healthcare sector to fill gaps in the public sector

Why Buhari should step down for Saraki - Primate Ayodele

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele of Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Lagos is a Prophet known for hearing from God and whose prophecies find fulfillment in the life of people. Speaking at the dedication ceremony of the newly constructed Temilaseyori Mini-Cathedral branch of the Church and Award Presentation in Badagry recently, Ayodele stated that Buhari’s Administration is no longer in the hand of God. Success Damian reports.

Servant of the most High God, Primate Elijah Ayodele recently called on the Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki to contest the 2019 Presidential Election in order to bring the nation to the part of progress. 

     

He said that God has warned Buhari to step down “because he cannot rule Nigeria any longer,” and that the evil reign of herdsmen across Nigeria, as well as Boko Haram, is a decease he cannot control.

   

Reminded that the Senate President has pending corruption allegations against him, he told newsmen: “If Saraki refuses to rule, God will be angry with him. If I say that Saraki should contest, it is the word of God, let him keep to it. I don’t know anything beyond that.

   

“No matter what names they might be calling Saraki, I’m not a politician; I don’t know anything about that. Saraki can move Nigeria forward in 2019. Buhari should step down. He should not contest for 2019. It is the word of God.”

   

Stating that it is Saraki’s own headache” if he is not interested in contesting, he recalled the fulfillment of his prophecies, including George Weah (President of Liberia), who he told to re-strategise and he eventually won.

   

“We are saying it in our own country now that Buhari’s government is not in the hands of God any longer. His government cannot meet the needs of the people; so he should step down and not contest so that he would not be disgraced like (former President Goodluck) Jonathan. In 2013 we told Jonathan that he would not win, and we repeated it in 2014, but he refused.”

  

He further recalled sending delegates to the Sierra Leon All People's Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Samura Kamara, ahead of the elections, and even before the run-off, to meet with two other parties, including NGC (National Grand Coalition), or lose the election to SLPP (Sierra Leone People’s Party), but he refused.

“Buhari Government is not in the hand of God any longer; his government cannot meet up the needs of the people, so he should step down so that he will not be disgraced. Saraki will do it better.”

Similarly, he declared to the congregation that by divine ordination, Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe of Genesis Model Parish, Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Alakuko, will be the next pastor and leader of the church worldwide.

On what informed his intention to build a 50,000 seat cathedral, he said it is meant to change people’s perception of white garment church.

He stated further, “White garment church is not a fetish or spiritualist church as people are saying; it is a prayer church. In white garment church there is interpretation to every spiritual language. So people should stop criticizing white garment church, only God knows who is good.”

On the problem of herdsmen in the country he said it is a sickness which Buhari government cannot control.

Prophet Israel Oladele Ogundipe who described Primate Ayodele as a man with a lion’s heart said those who are not dirty minded would always hear the voice of God and when they speak people would listen.

He called on the public to change their negative perception towards white garment church, adding that some people hide under the cloak of white garment to perpetrate evil.

On his part, His Royal Majesty, Oba Oyekan Adekanmi Femiloye the Alapa of Egun Awori, Apa Kingdom, described Primate Ayodele as a humble and philanthropic man, he said God would continue to bless him to remain focused in carrying the work of God.

He advised Nigerians to be very patient and always listen to the word of God.

Engr. (Dr.) Gabriel Bamisaye Adewunmi, the Baba Ijo of Inri worldwide (Most Senior Elder of the church) appealed to Nigerians to portray positive character while equally advising other pastors to emulate the character of Primate Elijah Ayodele.

Highlights of the day include presentation of Awards to deserving individuals, empowerment of a church member with a brand new motorcycle, drama presentation, and Musical Break by Lady Evang. Bunmi Adeoye Akinnaanu (aka) Omije Ojumi, among others.

Nigeria Reggae Festival to promote drug-free Nigeria

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Music Africa Awake, the number one music promotion outfit in Africa has said the forthcoming first ever Nigeria Festival will promote a crime, drug-free Nigeria.

Speaking to journalists in Lagos recently, the Founder of Music Africa Awake, Mr. Emeka Ojukwu said the festival will be a gathering of reggae artists from all over the globe, stressing that the occasion will be used to explain to the youths the dangers posed by crime and drug addiction.

“The reggae festival we are putting together, we want to use it to explain to Nigerian youths to say no to crime and substance abuse and that they should embrace music and arts,” Ojukwu said.

Ojukwu stated that the group is partnering with PMAN, CUSON, Nigerian Art and Culture, among others

The reggae festival which includes a seminar will also have some notable Nigerian and foreign artists as speaker and they include Wildlife, Singing Venom, Siano Thunder, Ben Priest, Lioness Fonts and Pacino.

Others include Raski Mono, Orits Wiliki, Majek Fashek, Black Mojah, Pepsin and Fruity Star, Jah Queen, Heyo, Fasschild, DJ Kelly B and DJ Klasiq.

The three days programme slated to hold between September 29 and October 1 will be held at Alex Ekumeme Square, while the seminar for the festival is expected to hold at Nnamdi Azikikwe Auditorium Hall all in Awka in Anambra State.

According to Ojukwu, “Music Africa Awake is an outfit that promotes events and also organizes its own events especially for the upcoming artists and it promotes African music generally.

“Through the reggae festival we want the Nigerian youths to say no to crime and to embrace music, arts and to tell Nigerian youths to shun substance abuse, and also we will educate the youth that are into music industry on what is involved and to let them know that music is business. They should know how to get their royalty, whether their music is being played online, and what they stand to gain.

“It is to also create a right platform for youths that are into reggae to promote their work, project their music with the right format, projecting their work all over the world because we have partners that are coming from Europe, Germany, America and they are going to work with us in promoting those upcoming artists,” Ojukwu said.

He said the festival is also meant to recreate the old days when reggae music flourished in Nigeria “Music Africa Awake look into Africa and found out that Nigeria is a place where reggae flourished in the early 80s and 90s, but now it is not doing well as that time, now we decided to host the First Nigeria Music Festival. In Africa nothing like this had ever happened.

On the choice of Anambra State, he disclosed “Anambra has produced a lot of reggae musicians and also we are going to use it as a peace contact, to bring people together, preaching peace to the people of Nigeria.”

There are some juju and fuji music equipment which the reggae musicians are interested in. And how can we do this? We can only do this by bringing them together and exchange music and it becomes a cultural exchange.

On what the Nigerian youths stand to benefit from the festival he said, “Music is business, and from the day you enter the studio, paid your money to record a song, in return you need a reward from what you invested, but a lot of upcoming artist don’t see it that way; they see it as lets go and record something, for people to hear and tell them whether it is good or it is not good.

“But we want to tell them that before you go to the studio, get it right. When you get it right and your music starts playing on air, you start making money, that makes it business and for you to go to studio, you have chosen music as a career, so they need to get serious.

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Rev. Chigbu calls for sacrifice from politicians

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Reverend Father Daniel Chigbu of St. Kizito’s Catholic Parish in Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos has called on politicians to exhibit spirit of sacrifice and selfless service to the nation.

Chigbu was spoke during a vigil mass in expectation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and administration of sacrament of baptism in the church.

He said the Easter celebration should be a period of sober reflection and quality service to the people.

He said a situation where a national lawmaker earns more than the American President is condemnable.

“In this country a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is earning N13 million a month, where is the sacrifice in a nation ravaged by abject poverty?

“A governor of a state where workers are owed 18 months’ salary went abroad to watch the Friendly between Nigeria and Serbia, Where is the sacrifice? It is utterly condemnable,” Chigbu said.

He said the politicians should emulate the sacrificial and peaceful nature of Jesus Christ who die for world.

He admonished those receiving the sacrament of baptism to work for God.

Our leaders must repent and born again - Pastor Muoka

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The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka has advised the nation’s leaders to be born-again as the only panacea for peace and blessings upon Nigeria.

“The leaders should return to God, the absence of God in the nation, the real true God, is the cause of the problem we are having, but if all the leaders in Nigeria could repent and be born again, and give their lives to Jesus Christ, I believe that the problem will be solved because Jesus came to the world with peace and blessings of all kinds.”

Muoka stated this during the Ministry’s Easter Crusade titled ‘God’s Covenant for Peace and Blessings’ on Sunday at the Headquarters of the church in Lagos.

He said no matter the crisis in the country, God has decided to shower the nation with peace and blessings. “This time around we will stand by the peace which Christ brought to us, it is irrevocable no matter what the devil and its co-agents are planning.”

He said “The programme is to mark the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Saviour; His death and resurrection is to ensure our reconciliation with God, and so the blessing that is connected to it is called the covenant of peace and blessings.”

On hate speeches going on in the country he said “One thing that is very certain is that the problem of the nation is not the problem of this nation, it is the problem of the whole world, because this is the end time, Christ is coming at any moment, and if that be the case, what we should do is to mostly pray, call on God for solution because any comment we make that appears that we are blaming ourselves will end up fueling more problems.”

On the upcoming election Muoka advised all Nigerians to endeavor to vote and also pray so as to have a peaceful election.

He thanked the Imo State Government for allocating 600 hectares of land for the construction of the Chosen Crown University “I thank God specially for the government of Imo State that saw the need for proper education for Nigerians, and for the love of the ministry they have given us 600 hectares of land, and we appreciate it so much, and that means we should go ahead and build a university. They also encouraged us by also giving us N10 million. We give God the glory for such gift”

On the importance of the university he said “If you look at it the number of people who did not go to school is more than those who go to school, every year students sit for JAMB, but not all of them are absolved. So we need universities, as Imo State Government remarked that they need up to 20 universities like that.”

On the commencement of evangelization of Northern Nigeria which he promised early this year he said, “It is on course and we are going to the North beginning from this month.”