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  • Sales rep docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N7.8m

    Sales rep docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N7.8m

    A 32-year-old former sales representative, Bashiru Olatunji, was on Monday dragged before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for alleged theft.

    The defendant is standing trial before Magistrate E. Kubeinje, on a one-count charge of stealing.

    He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

    The prosecutor, DSP Kehinde Ajayi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence between January and November at Kosoko Street, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State.

    She alleged that the defendant, while still acting as a sales representative to his employer, one Deke Super Store located at Ojodu Berger, stole the total sum of N7, 809, 000.

    The money is said to be the property of his employer.

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    The prosecutor said investigations revealed that the defendant had been stealing money from the company for a long time but was later apprehended and detained by the police.

    She said the offence contravened the provisions of section 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

    The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Kubeinje ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed with proof of tax payments and verification and that one of them must be a blood relative.

    She adjourned the case until Dec. 19 for trial. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

  • Hotel staff docked over alleged theft of employer’s money

    A 21-year-old man, Sodiq Akinlade, was on Thursday brought before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N253, 750 from his employer.

    Akinlade, an employee with Phonix Hotel, Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta, is facing trial is facing a three-count charge bordering on stealing and unlawful conversion.

    Police prosecutor, Inspector Olubisi Lawrence, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on February 3 at about 5.45p.m at the Phonix Hotel in Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta.

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    Lawrence said that the defendant, with intent to defraud the hotel, stole N83, 750 and N170, 000 totalling N253, 750, belonging to Matanmi Owolabi.

    He said Akinlade converted the stolen money to his personal use.

    According to him, the offence committed contravened Sections 383(1), 390(6) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State 2006.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Sam Obaleye, granted the defendant bail of N50, 000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.

    Obaleye said that the sureties must reside within the court jurisdictions and show evidence of tax payment to the Ogun Government.

    She adjourned the case until Feb. 25 for hearing.

  • Philip Morris wins top employer award

    Philip Morris wins top employer award

    Philip Morris Limited has been officially certified as one of the top employers in Nigeria in recognition of the company’s excellent working conditions and commitment to providing best-in-class career experiences to its employees. The annual international research undertaken by the globally-recognised Top Employers Institute, certifies leading employers around the world that provide highest standards in employee conditions within their entire organisations.

    Philip Morris Limited is one of only eight companies in Nigeria to be awarded in 2018 for demonstrating excellence in its human resources practices and employment offerings, which ensure that its employees can develop personally and professionally through second-to-none programmes that are well designed and truly aligned with the culture of the company.

    Top Employers award is a result of a robust assessment process and meeting the required standards in order to achieve the certification. Areas of assessment in the certification process include talent strategy, performance management, learning and development, succession management and organisational culture. This assessment is validated by the globally-renowned auditing firm, Grand Thornton, which demonstrates that this research has verified Philip Morris Limited’s outstanding employee conditions and earned them a coveted spot among a select group of certified companies.

    Philip Morris’ affiliates in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal, and South Africa were also certified top employers in their respective countries. At the award ceremony which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, Philip Morris International was awarded Top Employer in Africa for the second consecutive year. Earlier this year, the company was also recognised as a Global Top Employer.

    “Philip Morris Limited is extremely proud that within two years of its establishment in Nigeria, it is recognised with such a laudable corporate achievement.  Our company is one out of eight companies in the whole country to be certified as a top employer, and also one of only two companies in Nigeria with the global Top Employer Certification. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to become an integral part of Nigeria, contributing to the growth of its economy through tax revenues, as well as contributing to the social network through continuous creation of employment opportunities and investments. Our diverse team is reflective of a work culture that appreciates differences. Our business is conducted in an ethical and sustainable manner consistent with international business standards. The Top Employer certification validates that Philip Morris Limited is a great place to work for people who do great things,” said Managing Director, Philip Morris Limited, Coskun Kagan Dicle.

  • Driver jailed for stealing employer’s car

    A Grade 1 Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, yesterday sentenced a 28-year-old driver, Peter John, to three months’ imprisonment for stealing his employer’s car.

    The convict, who lives at Gbazango, Kubwa, Abuja, was convicted for theft.

    The judge, Mohammed Marafa, however, gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine.

    He said although the convict was a first offender, he deserved to be punished, warning him to desist from crime.

    Marafa ordered that the car be released to the complainant, Christopher Josephine.

    The prosecutor, John Okpa, told the court Josephine of Pent Estate, Kubwa, reported the matter at Kubwa Police Station on July 12.

    He said the complainant employed John as a driver and entrusted her Toyota Camry car, valued at N800, 000 to him to use in taking her children to school.

    Okpa said John stole the car, adding that it was recovered from him by the police at Ankpa in Kogi State.

    He said the offence contravened Section 289 of the Penal Code.

    John pleaded guilty and begged for leniency, saying he lost his father and brother at the time he stole the car.

    He said he has a wife and children, who depend on him.

  • Five arraigned for ‘theft of employer’s iron rods’

    The police have arraigned five persons at an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun State for allegedly stealing their employer’s iron rods valued at N763,400 and other items.

    Those arraigned are Olorunwa Abiodun, 26; James Nentui, 39; Bamidele Talabi, 33; Ibrahim Agbontafara, 40; and Tijani Sulaimon, 35.

    The accused, whose addresses are unknown, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing.

    The prosecutor, Chudu Gbedi, told the court that the accused and others still at large, committed the offences on August 7 at Metropolitan, Dalemo, Ota.

    He said the accused and their accomplices, all employees of Vino Furniture Product Ltd, the complainant, conspired to steal 54 pieces of iron rods and other valuable items.

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened sections 390(6) and 516) of the Criminal Code Vol.1, Laws of Ogun, 2006.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty. Senior Magistrate S. O. Banwo granted bail to each of the accused persons at N350,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    Banwo said the sureties must live within the court’s jurisdiction and swear to an affidavit of means.

    He ordered the sureties to submit four recent passport photographs to the court and show evidence of tax payment from the Ogun State government.

    Banwo adjourned the case till September 14 for hearing.

  • Unilever is top employer

    Unilever is top employer

    Unilever has been certified as the Top Employer in Africa for the third time in a row. For a company such as Unilever to achieve business success, it is important that its leadership create an environment where employees feel valued, where their creative ideas can germinate and contribute towards the company’s overall achievements.

    Unilever’s Top Employer status in Africa was solidified when the company was certified in Zimbabwe for the first time and achieved No.1 status in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya. The organisation also added the No. 1 FMCG in South Africa and No. 1 Manufacturing in South Africa certifications to their belt.

    Unilever Vice President, Human Resources, Mechell Chetty, said:  “At Unilever, we work hard to combine our global experience with our deep African roots to develop local talent so we are delighted to see our efforts recognized by the internationally renowned top employers as a truly independent and verifiable measure of industry best practice in HR.”

    The yearly international research and audit undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and which strive to continuously optimise employment practices.

    “Unilever was honoured by the Top Employer research for exceptional employee offerings and as an organisation which puts its people first and is dedicated to their personal and professional development. I would encourage more companies to participate and raise the bar on employment practices across the continent,” said Chetty.

    Regional Director Africa, Top Employers Institute Samantha Crous, said: “Our extensive research concluded that Unilever Africa forms part of a select group of employers that advance employee conditions worldwide. Their people are well taken care of. Now that they have received the Top Employers Africa 2016/17 certification, they can truly consider themselves at the top of an exclusive group of the world’s best employers – a remarkable feat to celebrate”

    According to Chetty, Unilever’s secret to success is the fact that the company consistently aims to empower its employees to be able to make a direct impact on the business. “If you want to be part of a team driving innovation, change and growth at one of the most dynamic and exciting periods in African business, then Unilever is the place to be. This award provides external verification to those looking to join Unilever that we put our people at the heart of our business and their development and contribution will be second to none on the continent of Africa,” says Chetty.

    “One of the macro trends that we see across the world is the move towards mass customisation, where you provide tailored experiences for individuals at a large scale. At Unilever, we are continuously exploring how we can apply this to our employment experience.”

    “Our employees are given significant scope for creativity in their role and we aim to create a culture where our employees can have the freedom to act with speed and deliver on their objectives,” explains Chetty. “We also encourage innovation across the workforce, with different attitudes towards authority by developing strong line managers who are equipped to deal with the challenges of a multi-generational and multi-cultural workforce. These are just some of the practices which help to make our organization ever more agile, resilient and responsive to the unpredictable external environment.”

    Potential Top Employers undergo a rigorous certification process as they are evaluated across nine key areas: Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning, On-boarding, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Career & Succession Management, Compensation & Benefits, and Culture.

  • Guard held for employer’s death

    Guard held for employer’s death

    The police in Lagos have arrested the guard who allegedly killed his employer, Mabel Okafor, 50, at J68B, Close 9, Victoria Garden City (VGC) on August 17.

    The suspect, Tanko Abdulateef, 22, was tracked to Bali in Taraba state and arrested.

    He was said to have stabbed Okafor, a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator on her stomach, ripped it open and left her to die following her alleged refusal to increase his salary.

    The suspect was alleged to have threatened to deal with the woman, an allegation that led to his becoming the major suspect in her murder. It was gathered that the police suspected him following the disappearance of the deceased’s phones, valuables as well as the guard.

    It was learnt that crack policemen from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) went to Taraba in search of the suspect after the deceased’s phones were tracked to the state.

    It was gathered that the police recovered three phones, trinket and a lot of clothes all belonging to the woman.

    According to a police source, the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Panti-Yaba.

    “The woman had a House guard but the guard was nowhere to be found. The body of the victim was examined and it was noticed that she was stabbed in the stomach and her stomach ripped open.

    “She was moved over to the mortuary and the policemen from the division did necessary scene of crime investigations they were supposed to do, while the matter was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

    Contacted, the command’s spokesperson, Dolapo Badmos, a Superintendent of Police (SP) said: “The Commissioner of Police called on the Decoy Team of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in charge of tracking and tasked them to deal with the matter. The team swung into operation and after about one week of serious work on the matter, they were able to identify the suspect to be the house guard of the victim and they tracked him to Bali in Taraba State.

    “After about three days in Bali, they were able to recover some of the phones stolen from the victim before eventually arresting the suspect where he was hiding.

    “There is no escape route for criminals in Lagos State. Any crime committed in Lagos will be unravelled. If you commit a crime in Lagos and run to anywhere in Nigeria, the Police in Lagos will come after you,” she said.

  • BASF West Africa receives top employer

    BASF West Africa receives top employer

    BASF (Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik) West Africa has been awarded/ certified as the top employer of Nigeria in the Top Employer Institute’s Africa category at a gala ceremony held at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, South Africa.

    The annual international research undertaken by the top employers Institute recognises leading employers around the world. It also recognise those that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and which strive to continuously optimise employment practices.

    Since establishing its office in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2012, the global chemical company’s West African presence has made a significant impact in the industry.  But it is for its remarkable employee offerings that BASF West Africa is now being recognised.

    Managing Director, BASF West Africa, Andrew Bailey said this certification serves as confirmation that BASF West Africa operates to global standards both externally and internally.

    ”At BASF we are continuously working to optimise our employee conditions and we strive to recruit, retain and attract the best employees. Our focus is on fostering the individual’s unique talents and meeting that person’s development objectives in the best possible manner, thereby allowing BASF’s corporate objectives to be fulfilled at the same time. Only by fully leveraging the potential of our employees can we meet the constantly changing requirements of our business,” he said.

    Vice President and Head of BASF Business Centre South Africa and sub-Sahara, Joan-Maria Garcia-Girona, said the company has a strong focus on developing its employees.

    He said: “We want to enable employees to strengthen their contribution to the company’s success by having the right people at the right time at the right place. We believe talent is in everyone and we develop all groups of employees throughout all levels to grow within the company.”

     

    Head of Human Resources for BASF in South Africa & sub-Sahara, Prabashnie John, said specific focus is placed on creating a culture of learning and development.  “Under the banner of being the ‘Best Team’, specific focus is placed on ensuring that we have excellent people, excellent leaders and an excellent place to work.  The premise of BASF’sValue Proposition (The Power of Connected minds) encompasses our four Employer Brand Fundamentals:  Connecting, Engaging, Caring and Learning.  Being certified as the Top Employer once again reinforces that we are an industry leader when it comes to our people offerings,” she said.