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  • Winners emerge in mall’s ‘Mad Dash Promo’

    Winners emerge in mall’s ‘Mad Dash Promo’

    Ten winners have emerged at the just-concluded Ikeja City Mall 60 seconds ‘Mad Dash Promo.’ The promo, the thirdin the series, organised to reward loyal customers this year, was fun-filled.

    The winners emerged at a raffle draw. They emerged through the lucky dip by store representatives of Etisalat and Foschini. The winners were told via telephone calls to show up the following day at the mall for their prizes. Afterwards, they were taken through the promo process to ensure clarity. Each of them were given 60 seconds to dash into their choice store and pick any item not more than N10,000.

    The lucky winners were Mrs. Olayinka Onatola, Janet Orekoya, Ben Tobilade, Yusuph Abdulrahman, Omeka Victoria, Ope, and Toyosi Kuti.

    Othere were Michael Okafor, Femi Aiyegbusi and Olayide Shiyanbade.

    The winners  shared their experiences with  The Nation Shopping. Onatola said she grudgingly acceded to her daughter’s request to participate in the promo, bought a phone from Samsung and submitted her receipt. She was sceptical about the promo, but due to her daughter’s persistence, she finally gave in and when it was time to redeem her prize, she bought toys worth N10, 000 from the Lego shop for her daughter.

    On her part, Orekoya gave an intriguing story of how she participated in the promo, saying that earlier in the month, she came into the mall to shop at Da Viva, a clothing retailer, but the store had not opened for business so, she bought from Truworths instead. After emerging as one of the lucky winners, Orekoya said she decided to visit Da Viva store again, but this time with her free shopping voucher.

    To enter for the promo, shoppers who spent N10, 000 or above in any of the stores were directed by Brand Ambassadors to drop their receipts in the boxes designated at the three entrances to the mall. Collation of receipts started onMay 19 and ended nine days later.

    The mall, which remains one of the choice destinations for leisure, entertainment and shopping, promised to continue its reward programmes to loyal shoppers.

  • 92 winners emerge at LAGOS HOMS draw

    Ninety-two winners emerged yesterday at the fourth public draw of the Lagos Home Ownership Mortgage Scheme (Lagos HOMS) held at the Blue Roof Hall of LTV8 in Agidingbi, Ikeja.

    A Federal Government worker in Lagos State, Okunola Olabisi, could not hide her joy when her name was called as one of the winners.

    Olabisi, who won a three-bedroom flat at Hon. Olaitan Mustapha Estate in Ifako Ijaiye, said it was a dream come true for her.

    She said she tried for many years to secure a similar home under the federal scheme to no avail, adding that she could not believe how easy and transparent Lagos HOMS is.

    Olabisi said: “My sister has been helping me out with the federal scheme, but we did not get it. When I heard about Fashola’s housing scheme, I decided to give it a try and here I am today a winner. I cannot express my joy. I am so happy. I thank the governor for this.”

    Mrs. Animola Yemisi, who won a home at the Illupeju Scheme, said 33 people applied for the scheme, adding that she was among the 13 winners.

    She said: “As I sat down there, I was praying in my heart when I heard that 33 of us applied for the scheme and only 13 will be given. You can imagine how I jumped up when my name was called out as number 10 winner.”

    Other winners include Alhaja Adeotun Mustapha; Mr. Adeyemi Olayinka; Miss Adighogu Adaugo; Mrs. Alabi Shakirat; Mr. Anyanwu Akubeze; Mrs. Bolarinwa Mojisola; Mr. Falomo Oluwatosin; Mr. Ifeyemi Moshood; Mrs. Ifekoya Queen-Anne; Mr. Obi Nkechukwuyenum; Ms. Olaniyan Bosede; Mr. Sanyaolu Abiodun and Mr. Sofoluwe Olufemi.

    Governor Babatunde Fashola said he was happy to see the joyful faces of the winners.

    He said the government had released about N2 billion to mobilise fresh contractors to new estate sites.

    Fashola said: “I saw a lot of happy faces today, so my day is made. This job has meaning for me only if I can make somebody happy. So for the 31 successful winners in the first month, 36 in the second, 76 in the third and today 92, I am a happy man. I am sure those who worked with me are happy too.”

    He praised contractors handling Lagos HOMS projects, urging them to improve on speed without compromising safety and quality.

    The governor reiterated his call for the introduction of shifts at construction sites, adding that workers can do two shifts of eight hours each at intervals to reduce construction time.

    Fashola said people who work and live in Lagos can legitimately aspire to have their own homes, adding that a significant number of the home owners were young.

    He said: “There are many young people, some middle-age persons and a few elderly ones among the winners. Interestingly, there are many women. There are Christians and Muslims. There are people from diverse backgrounds in Nigeria. Do you know what binds them together? Their Lagos residency and the fact that the government that they pay taxes to responds by providing services to them.”

    Fashola said the scheme affirms that something made by Nigerians can work effectively without interference, adding: “I am happy but you know what that means. It means democracy can work. It means that if we dare to dream, everything will succeed. When we started, there were just 31. We are not where we ought to be but month after month, we have increased that number. That is the way a nation and people develop, gradually and steadily, and maybe that is why I am in the camp of the progressives.

    “We will honestly commit with you, irrespective of how far the distance is and we will commit also to run every mile of that distance with the same candour, spirit and belief that we will get to the end. That is the spirit I urge our people to share and continue with in difficult times, because only determined people survive difficult times.”

    He said he hoped that some of the winners voted during the last elections and that if they did not, they will vote during the next elections.

    Fashola said: “I hope they will see the difference between a committed government and a government that does not care. I hope that on the Election Day, they will not be too tired to go and cast their votes, especially for those who did not vote. We may never have witnessed this day, if some people had not voted for me.”

    Executive Director of the Lagos Mortgage Board Bayowa Forsythe said 222 people applied at seven schemes, adding that 176 people qualified and 46 applications were declined.

  • More modern markets emerge

    More modern markets emerge

    Shopping malls have come to stay in the country. More malls are daily springing up across the major cities and towns of the country.  Anambra State’s commercial cities of Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka are hosting new shopping malls,  TONIA ‘DIYAN and Odogwu Emeka Odogwu report.  

    The past few years have seen the rise of modern shopping malls in Nigeria with Shoprite setting the pace. It is just a natural progression from what has always been a way of life for an average Nigerian who is known to be a great spender.

    Since the first shopping mall, The Palms,Lekki-Lagos landed in the country in 2005, the number of shopping malls have continuously been on the increase. Cities, such as  Ibadan, Ilorin, Abuja, Enugu and now Onitsha, Nnewi and Akwa can boast of modern shopping facilities that have brought  tremendous transformation in the way people now shop.

    The potential buying power of Nigerians has been recognised by the outside world. Foreign firms have now realised that there is a lot of wealth in the country and had seen the neccessity to build modern  markets, despite the existence of challenges such as dearth of infrastructure and access to land. According to experts, the availability of suitable land for siting shopping mall continues to be a challenge as the appropriate location remained an issue.

    Former Chief Executive Officer, Broll Nigeria, Erejuwa Gbadebo, said the financial institutions must support projects such as shopping malls with finance.

    According to her, shopping mall projects create jobs and leads to the rejuvenation of the micro economy around places where they are sited.

    The new shopping malls

    Global leader in retailing business, Shoprite is set to open more retail malls in major cities in Anambra State. It will start from Onitsha, then move to Awka and Nnewi.

    While that of Onitsha has attained 75 per cent completion, that of Awka and Nnewi are at various stages of completion. The Awka mall is located at the site of the old Ikenga Hotel in Awka, the state capital.

    Governor Peter Obi is happy about the projects. This is because the malls will provide alternative shopping avenues for expatriates and other prominent Nigerians that will lodge in the three international hotels and resorts as well as the convention centres he is building in the three cities.

    At the moment, Shoprite is the favourite and would be charged with the responsibility of supervising other tenants but other big names in shopping mall business have also indicated interest in opening branches in Onitsha, Nnewi and Awka especially now that Obi has provided a level playing field for all players.

    The Onitsha Mall is located at the side of the Onitsha Hotel and Convention Centre. It is situated on a vast land that boasts enough space for the level of commercial activities the mall will expectedly host.

    The governor promised to provide facilities to boost activities in the area, including dualisation of Park Road, the access road to the complex which he has done.

    From the foundation laying structures on ground, it is clear that the shopping malls are big and ultra-modern. The state is constructing the malls in partnership with African Capital Alliance under Private-Public Partnership (PPP).

    Obi said it is in line with his commitment to the transformation of Anambra State, which, according to him, included returning Onitsha to its past glory as the number one commercial city in Nigeria that wil host the biggest market in West Africa.

    Financing the projects

    The Attorney-General of the State, Peter Afuba said Governor Obi has put in a lot on the project, to be financed jointly by African Capital Alliance and Anambra State Government through Private Public Partnership (PPP).  He explained that after the construction, Shoprite would serve as anchor for tenants.

    A Senior Manager with African Capital Alliance, Mr Osita Okonkwo said the project would cost over $30 million, with 15,000 sq. meter of shopping and retail spaces.  He said the money was coming from  international financial institution as foreign direct investment (FDI) and that it was not possible to  attract such money to Anambra State before Governor Obi.

    He added that it is now possible for the state to attract FDI now  because of the enthronement of stability and good governance which have been made possible by the governor.

    He recalled how Obi visited Shelter Afrique in Kenya, when he was and how he showed passion for the growth and development of the state.

    Obi said:  ”Many big organisations wanted to hold their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in Awka. They want to hold it in Onitsha, the largest and biggest market in Africa or Nnewi, the Japan of Africa but were deterred by the absence of befitting hotels and convention centres. Now, history is being made as we put these facilities in place.”

    Also, on the finance to complete the shopping malls as the tenure of his administration is about to lapse, he said the government had saved enough money to see the projects through to completion.

    Obi said: “We have conceived them (the projects) since and saved enough money to see them through. Just watch and see what will happen. Not just these two, we are starting the Governor’s Lodge, legislative and judiciary buildings in few days. We have the resources to execute them. We have the resources to aggressively execute and complete the many projects, including road projects we are working on.

    “It is my belief that a governor should work for his people unceasingly.  Many people wonder why I keep working and flagging-off projects even when I am supposed to be winding up, but I believe a governor should work for his people in season and out of season.  I shall continue to work till I handover, especially to make things easier for my successor.”

    Already, the state government will expand parts of Awka road, and further widen the access road to Onitsha International Shopping Mall in addition to the ongoing dualisation of the Park Road, GRA.

    There would be an Amusement Park built in the area in line with on-going upgrading of infrastructure in Onitsha and environs.

    Shoprite plans

    A representative of the Shoprite Group, Mr Gerald Frits, said when functional, the mall will reduce the cost of goods as they would be working with local farmers in the state. Mr. Frits said the facility would also provide a lot of employment opportunities and commended the vision of Governor Obi in attracting high class investments to the state.

    Obi warned contractors working on projects in the state, especially on the shopping malls, to sit up and face their jobs squarely or face severe sanctions.

    ”My government does not owe any contractor. We have enough money for our projects and only demand from contractors to be fast, with assurances that any certificate generated would be paid for. But for those who are not serious for reasons only themselves know, we will not hesitate to revoke their contracts,”Obi said.

    These three shopping malls will add a difference to the lives of the super rich and middle class who once in a while travel out of the state to do their shopping as well as visitors to the state.

  • Nutricima promo winners emerge

    Nutricima promo winners emerge

    Winners have started emerged in the ongoing Nutricima promo.

    For Ibadan Zone, participants, who won cash prizes totalling over N1 million were presented their cheques in Ibadan yesterday amid joy.

    While OyelekeAbiola and Oyedele Aremu received cheque of N500,000 each, other lucky winners went home with lower sums in the first phase of the company’s Mega Cash Promo prize presentation.

    Regional Sales Manager of the company, Adesina Adeeko, said NUTRICIMA was delighted to present the prizes in fulfilment of its promises to its customers.

    He said: “Earlier this year, we launched a reward initiative to keep our customers happy throughout the year. It is clear that many people will win millions of naira in an easy manner once they consume any of our range of products. There is a raffle draw which will produce 10 millionaires across the country.”

    Adeeko added that apart from the promo, the company engaged in social responsibility with grassroot sport, healthy living programmes, partnership with the Lagos State Government and schools to bring smiles to the faces of children with special needs.

    One of the winners, Aremu, who is a driver, told our correspondent that he never doubted his ability to win big.

  • Winners emerge in Unilever-Shoprite promo

    Winners have emerged in the Unilever-Shoprite Shoppers celebration promo.

    The promo, which was held between October 15 and November 15, had winners picked from Shoprite stores.

    At the grand draw in Lagos, Miss Ali Zainab from Adegbayi in Ibadan won a new Hyundai car.

    The first runner-up, Mr Zacheus also from Ibadan, was presented with a deep freezer. While the second runner-up, Mr Odi from Lokogoma, Abuja went home with a washing machine.

    Twenty-one others across the seven branches of Shoprite won a Water Pureit each. From Ikeja Shoprite, three people went home with Water Pureit: Edema Obioma, Mrs Taiwo Oluwabamise and Amau Ibrahim.

    Other participants received consolation prizes for purchasing products worth N1,000 during the promo.

    The promo according to the Modern Trade Manager of Unilever Nigeria, Mr Oke-Egbe Tade, was to celebrate shoppers and Shoprite as a brand.

    Shoprite has been our partner for a long time and we are using this opportunity to reward customers that patronise Unilever products at Shoprite.”

    He said, the aim of the promo was to drive the Nigerian modern trade market.

    “We are partnering with every modern trade outlet to lift the edge in terms of innovation and technology. In terms of value, we provide the best value as all our brand products are leaders in their fields and we have a cultural heritage with Nigerians.”

  • More winners emerge in Ecobank’s promo

    More winners emerged in the Ecobank Giant Giveaway Promo, as part of efforts by the bank to reward customer loyalty.

    In a statement, the bank said the second draw took place in the city of Port Harcourt and seven lucky winners emerged. The winner were Akangbou Amamah, Aghedo Patience, Emeka Udeogu, Onyedikachi Geoffery, Obiakoizu Placid, Onyeiwu Pauline, and Madubuko Jane. They won air conditioner, Blackberry phone, deep freezer, Gen set, home theatre, LED TV and washing machine respectively.

    Regional Head, South South Ecobank Nigeria, Mr Chinedu Ibe, said the lender is committed to the African dream. “We integrate, support the economic growth of Africa, we started in West Africa, then spread to the east and now we are in 33 countries and still counting,” he said

    The promo, launched in September, has produced winners in the first draw and is meant to reward existing and new customers who actively operate their Ecobank current and savings accounts.

    The winners were Kelani Taofik, Okonkwo Francesca, Sikiru Alamu, Chigozie Onyeagusi, Yusuf Sileola, Mbachu Chukwuka, and Thompson Mojirade Oladele; they won air conditioner, Blackberry phone, deep freezer, LED TV, washing machine and home theatre respectively

    The Head Domestic Product, Ecobank Nigeria, Mrs Adeola Dare noted that customers are only required to deposit at least N30,000 into his/her current or savings account. Maintaining such deposit for at least three months qualifies the customer for the grand draw.

    “The promo gives participating customers the opportunity to own a Honda CRV SUV and loads of other prizes to be won at monthly draws through to the end of December,” she said.

  • New leaders‘ll emerge soon, says Tinubu

    New leaders‘ll emerge soon, says Tinubu

    A National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday predicted the emergence of new leaders in Nigeria.

    The former Lagos State governor urged Nigerians to pray fervently that “the predictions of doom, hardship, political instability and religious intolerance will not come to fruition”.

    Tinubu, who is recuperating from a successful surgery, in his Sallah message released by his Media Office, wished all Muslims Eid mubarak and happy Sallah celebrations.

    Tinubu urged Muslims not to stop praying and fasting for Nigeria because Ramadan is over. He warned that “danger lies ahead for Nigeria”.

    “As our country continues its search for an equilibrium-politically, economically and in terms of religious harmony – men of God and their followers must never stop to offer prayers. The Ramadan period was another opportunity for Muslims to pay penitence, but most importantly, pray for the peace and progress of Nigeria. Nigeria needs prayers but also good leaders.”

    Tinubu urged Nigerians “to work for the good of the nation and prayed that very soon, leaders with vision, vigour and vibrant capacity will be voted into office to lead Nigeria onto the right path”. Nigeria, he says, “is not a broken case. It is redeemable and only the people can make this change happen by voting right and wisely”.

  • Warri Wolves emerge LBA Q2 winners

    Warri Wolves emerge LBA Q2 winners

    Warri Wolves have been named the second winners of the Q-Award organised by the League Bloggers Awards (LBA).

    The Q-Award is a quarterly reward system to decorate clubs that finish top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) standings.

    Kano Pillars were the first to win the Q-Award this season when they finished top of the league log after Week 10.

    This time, Wolves overtook Kano Pillars for the Q2 by amassing 21 points.

    Wolves were by far the best team for the second quarter, which ran between Weeks 11 and 19.

    The Warri club lost just two games to Lobi Stars and Wikki Tourists during the period under review to edge Kano Pillars and Kwara United on 17 points apiece.

    Though Warri Wolves were awarded three points and three goals from the fallout of the abandoned tie against Akwa United by the League Management Company (LMC), the club would have still finished on 18 points in the second quarter, one ahead of Kano Pillars and Kwara United.

    During their fine run up to winning the LBA Q2, the Warri club scored 18 goals in nine games, more than any other NPFL club and also put together a streak of five wins on the bounce.

    They claimed the scalp of big teams like Dolphins, Kano Pillars, 3SC, Sunshine Stars and capped it up with a 2-0 win at modest outfit, ABS.

    The third quarter of the Q-Award will kick off on July 3 and will run from Weeks 20 to 29 of the NPFL calendar.

    The LBA has divided the current NPFL season into four quarters to help track winners for the Q-Award.

    The LBA has been in the forefront of organising a reward system for the actors in the Nigerian top flight since 2009.

    The Quarters & Winners

    Week 1-10: Kano Pillars

    Week 11-19: Warri Wolves

    Week 20-29

    Week 30-38

  • Imagine Cup finalists emerge

    Imagine Cup finalists emerge

    Acombined team of students from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife and the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso will pitch their technology ideas against the best student teams from other parts of the world at the Imagine Cup final holding July in Russia.

    Team Life Saver won the Nigerian ticket at a competition held at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, VI. Eleven other teams competed but Live Saver’s carried the day with CardioLife, a device the team invented.

    Afolabi Olamide, Oluwole Michael, Akinlaja Solomon and Adewale Adeyinka, all members of Team Life Saver, competed in the category of World Citizenship. Their solution titled CardioLife is designed to tackle heart attack by monitoring heart reading on the fly via the Microsoft Windows Phone. The solution also provides a rehabilitation programme for stroke patients using the Kinect sensor.

    In addition to winning the ticket to the global finals scheduled for St Petersburg, Russia in July 23, Nokia would be giving each member of Team Life Saver its innovative smartphones, Nokia Lumia 920 devices while Dell Nigeria would present them with Dell Vestro laptops.

    “We are speechless! To have won the competition – and to have the opportunity to represent our country at the Worldwide Imagine Cup along some of the brightest young minds – is an honour,” said Team Life Saver’s spokesperson, Oluwole Michael. “And we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to compete with students from around the globe who, like us, are passionate about making a difference in the world.”

    Yinka Oni, National Technology Officer for Microsoft Anglophone West Africa, praised all the teams for their creativity.

    “Each team that competed in the regional finals is deserving of the highest recognition for the creativity and imagination applied to some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re proud to honour these young students who we believe truly exemplify the spirit of the Imagine Cup competition, and we’ll be cheering Team Life Saver on as they compete on the world stage in St Petersburg,” he said.

    “Imagine Cup is also directly aligned with the Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative that was launched earlier this year as it drives access to technology, innovation and world-class skills. We believe deeply that technology can accelerate growth for Africa, and Africa can also accelerate technology for the world, and we are honoured to engage with these young people to help bring their innovative ideas to fruition.”

    In his congratulatory message at the event, Partner Manager, Developer Experience Nokia West Africa, Olumide Balogun praised the winners on their victory.

    “We are proud of Team Life Saver for developing such an innovative solution which fetched them the ticket to showcase their talents on the world stage and more importantly, pleased at their smart delivery during the project presentation.”

    He added, “We appreciate their efforts and hardwork and hope they go on to win the cup at the worldwide finals in Russia”.

     

  • Toyota Dream Car winners emerge

    The third edition of the Toyota annual Dream Car Art Contest for Nigerian children has been held.

    The initiative, organised by Toyota in Nigeria, has aimed at availing the children an opportunity to give expression to their budding creative talents.

    Over one thousand children, who enlisted in the contest held in Abuja and Port Harcourt.

    Participation in the contest spanned primary and secondary school students cutting across three different age categories of 10-15.

    Renowned art teachers and professionals converged in each of the centers to carefully select three winning entries from each category. From the 27 winning entries selected from the three centers, nine winning entries were finally selected using environmental friendliness, futuristic and originality as criteria. These entries will be forwarded to Japan to represent Nigeria at the global contest.

    While Abdulsalam Abdulbasit led in the first category of children of about 10 years.

    In the second Category, Idusogie Osarhuguemwen emerged winner. And so did Ulasika Ifeanyi Stanley.

    At the awards presentation held in Toyota Nigeria head office held in Lekki, Lagos, the Managing Director Mr Chandrasheker Krishnadas Thampy congratulated the winners who emerged from the competition,

    Mr Thampy also thanked the parents and teachers of the winning pupils for encouraging their wards to participate in the laudable project. He added that Toyota will continue to identify with such projects that will give needed boost to the mental growth of the Nigerian child as this will go a long way in securing a great future for the country.