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  • Aladura churches on schoolgirls’ abduction

    Aladura churches on schoolgirls’ abduction

    As the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, Borno State on April 15 enters its fourth month, the United Aladura Churches (UAC) have described the act as political. They added, however, that with prayers, the girls will soon re-unite with their parents alive.

    Addressing reporters on their 8th anniversary programme, President of the UAC, Superior Evangelist Olatunde Banjo, said: “What we can do is to pray for the safe return of the kidnapped girls and that such should not happen again. And that is what the church has been doing”.

    The man of God said if not for prayers, peace and prosperity would have completely eluded Nigeria. The church, he said, is led by the Spirit of God which nobody can control; adding that with prayers, God can change His mind on negative prophesies as well as change the minds of men to do His will.

    He said the UAC is not happy at the state of affairs of the country, but it can only pray for its leaders and for a better country. “God loves Nigeria that is why we are still one big, united great country,” the cleric said.

     

     

    That is why He blessed Nigeria with clement weather, good soil, water and mineral resources. That is why some of us would say; God is a Nigerian”, Superior Evangelist Banjo said.

    On the reason why most Christians are not in politics, Banjo argued that the reason could be that because politics as it is being practiced in Nigeria cannot co-exist with the Spirit of God. Quoting Psalm 24, he said a heaven-bound Christian will not be able to be part of the politics of this country.

    The 8th anniversary programme of the United Aladura Churches include a revival service on Thursday, July 24 at the Gymnastic Hall of the National Stadium by 5pm; a seminar on Friday, July 25 at the CCC Agidingbi Cathedral, off Amaraolu Street (First Gate), Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos by 1 pm and a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, July 26 at the same venue by 11 a.m.

    Representatives of the C&S church, Church of the Lord (Aladura), the Celestial Church of Christ, K&S church and Independent white garment churches which make up the UAC at the press briefing included Baba AladuraFunsho Andrew, VSP M.O. Ajao, Mother Capt. YetundeUkiri-Esho, MSE M.A. Durowoju, MC Bola Sodeinde, Snr Sup Akinosho and a host of others.

     

  • GES’ll boost fish production, says UAC boss

    The Federal Government’s aquaculture Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GES) can allieviate food shortages and increase fish production, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of UAC Nigeria Plc, Mr Larry Ettah, has said

    He said though the scheme is commendable, the government should put in place policy incentives to boost local production of fish feed.

    He spoke at the endorsement ceremony of Grand Cereal’s ‘Vital fish feed’ by the Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) in Lagos.

    Ettah said investment in aquaculture, if well harnessed, has the potential to reduce the fish supply deficit estimated at 1.9 million metric tonnes per year, which makes the country spends N125 billion per year on fish importation.

    He said: “This potential cannot and will not be realised without a strong and vibrant local fish feed industry,which Vital fish feed wants to address, as the imported fish feed brands entering the country are not only expensive,lack freshness due to number of days spent on sea, but also a huge drain on the country’s scarce foreign exchange and a leakage in the aquaculture value chain.”

    Ettah, who was represented by the Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr G. Dada, said the endorsement by the association is a culmination of rigorous technical and laboratory analyses carried out by CAFAN on Vital Fish feed as well as the experential testimonies of fish farmers across the country.

    The National President, CAFAN, Chief Tayo Akingbolagun, said Grand Cereal limited’s Vital Fish feed, met the criteria of the association, as testing had been on since 2012, when the company approached it for the endorsement.

    He advocated more local fish feed company, saying the opportunities in the industry were enormous as the country’s fisheries resources is estimated at four million metric tons per year and if properly harnessed, is capable of meeting the local fish demand and generating surplus for export.

    Restating their level of preparedness to be the country’s leading local fish feed manufacturer, the Managing Director, Grand Cereals limited, Mr Layi Oyatoki, said the 3,000 metric tonne per year capacity fish feed plant set up in Jos, Plateau State in 2007, has grown to 30,000 metric tonnes per annum as a result of investments.

    Oyatoki said: “The endorsement will not make the company complacent but more determined to grow the fisheries industry as the dream is to see a day when there will be no need to import a single bag of fish feed into the country”.Grand Cereal is a subsidiary of UAC Nigeria Plc.”

  • UAC invests millions as Soccer LA1/2 Lines berths

    UAC Nigeria has invested an undisclosed amount in a new football and comedy show soon to go live on national and private television stations across the country.

    Although the exact figure was not disclosed, NationSport understands that the investment runs into millions of naira

    Executive Director, Corporate Services at UAC Nigeria, Joe Dada, who disclosed this to NationSport yesterday in Lagos at the unveiling of ‘UAC Soccer LA1/2 Lines’, said the new 30 minutes’ fans participatory show will be transmitted from next-week on a good number of electronic media.

    Dada said the latest return of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative is leveraging on sport, especially the round-leather-game to give Nigerian fans more than the exciting moments that comes with and also educate the general public on some intrinsic rules guiding national and international football competitions.

    “I can’t disclose the millions we are investing in ‘UAC Soccer LA1/2 Lines’ television broadcast show, but I can assure you that it will be sustained beyond the years after the 2014 World Cup on more than five television stations, so you can estimate the huge resources that have gone into it.

    “We are ready to do more because of the passion of Nigerians in the game. We have brought a top-class comedian and a seasoned sport analyst as host anchor for the ‘soccertainment’ show which will run every 8:30 pm on Mondays in various NTA networks and also every Saturday at 11:30 am on DSTV, STV stations.”

    The intense excitement experienced by some fans during live football matches is a potential health hazard because of the risk of heart attacks or hypertension, but, according to Dada, the content of the soccertainment programme is comic relief starting from- Line Up- the summary of the programme rundown for the week;- On The Pitch- the panoramic view and detailed analysis of core issues, From Brazil- the segment dedicated to activities around FIFA’s Brazil 2014 World Cup to -Catch Them young – the last segment of the show.

    Prime Media director and veteran sport analyst Taye Ige, the brain behind the content and composition of the project, said football-loving Nigerians should look forward to exciting, informative and educating time on the broadcast.

  • Ex-UAC man for burial

    Ex-UAC man for burial

    The remains of the late Chief Joseph Olubowale Ajayi, a retired senior officer of the United African Company (UAC), will be buried on Saturday at his home town, Erinmo-Ijesa, in Osun State.

    Ajayi, the Asiwaju of Erinmo, died on October 25, last year. He was 74

    The funeral programme starts tomorrow with a service of songs at his Lagos residence, 4, Fashanu Street, off Fatade Road, Baruwa, Ipaja, Lagos.

    On Friday, there will be a lying in state and wake in Erinmo Ijesa, Osun State.

    There will be an interdenominational service at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, the following day.

     

  • UAC deepens market with new mini Gala

    UAC deepens market with new mini Gala

    As competition deepens against UAC Gala brand in the sausage roll market category, UAC Nigeria has introduced a mini Gala to stay ahead of other brands.

    UAC had as part of its strategic thrust for brand building and extension, entered into partnership with world-renown Tiger Brands Limited, a South Africa leading food giant to have a competitive advantage in the Nigeria market.

    According to a statement, UAC said it introduced Mini Gala Sausage Roll to capture the children market as an extension to the Gala brand.

    Unveiled to a cross section of students at the Gbagada Senior Secondary School, Gbagada, Lagos, the Managing Director, UAC Foods Limited, Dr. Tawanda Mushuku, explained that the introduction of the new Mini Gala Sausage Roll is in response to the yearnings of the teeming Gala consumers obtained through constant consumer research and feedback mechanism.

    “As a consumer focused company with an obsession for identifying and meeting the needs of its teeming consumers, UAC Foods Limited has identified the need to introduce your delicious yummy Gala Sausage roll in a pack size that is just right for you and very friendly to your pocket,” he said.

  • South African fast-food operator buys stake in Mr Bigg’s

    South African fast-food operator buys stake in Mr Bigg’s

    South African fast-food restaurant operator Famous Brands said on Monday it would buy 49 percent of the restaurant arm of UAC of Nigeria Plc to bolster its presence in the country.

    Famous Brands said the cash deal for an undisclosed amount gives it a wider footprint in Nigeria, where it has operated for the past 11 years through licence and franchise agreements, and is part of its strategy to expand further into Africa.

    Stuck with slower growth at home, South African companies are increasingly looking to fast-growing Sub-Saharan markets.

    UAC Restaurants has 165 franchised restaurants in Nigeria, with 57 of those in Lagos. That includes the popular Mr Bigg’s brand, Famous Brands said.

    Reuters reports that Famous Brands operates the Steers and Wimpy fast-food restaurants in South Africa.

     

     

  • Curtains lower on UAC’s holiday lessons

    Curtains lower on UAC’s holiday lessons

    The Executive Director, Corporate Services, UAC Nigeria Plc, Mr. Joe Dada has reiterated the company’s resolve to reverse the deterioration in the education sector.

    Speaking at the closing of the free holiday coaching organised by UAC under its “Goodness League” initiative for secondary school pupils in Lagos State last Saturday, Dada said UAC has been contributing to education since 2008 through the free holiday lessons and rehabilitation of schools.

    The coaching, held only on weekends for six weeks at two locations – Gbagada Senior Grammar School, Gbagada and Newland Senior Secondary School, Ajegunle, recorded a huge turnout of pupils from about 30 different schools.

    He thanked the Lagos State government for supporting the scheme and challenged the participants to utilise what they learnt during the programme to realise their educational aspirations and goals.

    In realising the goals of the Goodness League, UAC addressed the provision of equipment and infrastructural development, and active engagement in the teaching pupils through a Volunteer Scheme.

    So far, UAC’s Schools Support Programme has benefitted St Finbarr’s College, Akoka; CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos; Rumfa College, Kano; Government Secondary School, Gwale, Kano; Government College, kaduna and Alhudahuda College, Zaria among others.

    Dada said schools in the Southeast geo-political zones will benefit from the scheme this year.

     

  • UAC celebrates with ‘special children’

    The spectacle was simply irresistible. Workers of the Nigeria’s frontline and marketer of tasty nourishing food, UAC Foods, with students of Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired with some select school in Surulere embarked on a road show.

    Tagged: ‘Supreme Ice Cream Children’s Day charity walk’, it was to mark the yearly Children’s Day.

    The convoy kicked off at the National Stadium at 8am and ended at the school premises in Surulere Lagos.

    At the school ground, where the event climaxed, the happy children entertained the visitors with atilogu cultural performance. There was also a dance session. The children and guests also enjoyed the snack and fruit juice produced by UAC.

    UAC General Manager (Marketing) Mrs Joan Ihekwaba said the initiative was strategic. She noted that UAC identifies with love and affection, hence its desire to host the special children who do not enjoy certain privileges like others.

    She said: “We need to imbibe the culture of love and affection. We need to appreciate children who do not enjoy certain privileges like others. That is why we are using Supreme Ice Cream as a brand because its essence is built around love and friendship.”

    Ihekaba said UAC has been in partnership with the school in time past adding that it intends to sustain it.

    She added that UAC is similarly repeating the same in three other special schools in Lagos, Ibadan and Onitsha.

    Two vice-principals of Wesley School I and School II Messrs Alimi Kehinde and Solomon Addey thanked UAC for its kind gesture.

    Alimi also thanked corporate organisations and other individuals who have hitherto contributed to the growth of Wesley and four other Wesley model schools for special children.