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NAFDAC DG orders testing,market survey as fake Paracetamol floods market

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NAFDAC DG orders testing,market survey as fake Paracetamol floods market

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug and Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has ordered a market survey to sample and test paracetamol brands in Nigeria.

According to recent investigations, nearly all of the paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria fall short of the requirements specified by the British Pharmacopoeia and the World Health Organization (WHO).

A 2023 study titled, ‘’Comparative Analysis of Five Different Brands of Paracetamol Sold in Nigeria with British Pharmacopoeia Standards’’, exposed variations in the actual dosage of paracetamol tablets.

Samples from five different brands, all purportedly containing 500mg, were found to have concentrations ranging from 185mg to 358mg, significantly below the recommended limit.

The NAFDAC DG, in a statement on Monday and given to Persecondnews, disputed the accuracy of the research, questioned the scientific methodology, and labeled it misleading.

She, however, directed a market survey to sample and carry out a laboratory test of paracetamol brands across the country.

Adeyeye revealed that NAFDAC’s laboratories are ISO 17025-certified every year to ensure that the procedures used for testing are based on international standards, and that the equipment or instruments used are qualified similarly.

“We do yearly post-marketing survey of medicines to ensure that the quality and safety are maintained. We want to reiterate that NAFDAC has five ISO-17025 Laboratories across the country, and a WHO Prequalified Laboratory at Yaba Lagos where medicines are tested for quality and safety.

“The laboratories test medicines using official monographs of British Pharmacopeia, United States Pharmacopoeia, and International Pharmacopoeia.

“As soon as we finish the laboratory testing, we will update the public. NAFDAC wishes to reassure the public that the agency is very vigilant in her responsibilities in safeguarding the health of the nation.

“It is on this basis that NAFDAC has been recognized by WHO as a stable, well-functioning agency, and by other international partners as an organisation that places premium on the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, food, and other regulated products,” the NAFDAC boss said.

Subsidy Removal:Oshiomhole Says Tinubu Curb Overnight Billionaires, Commends Chief Emami For Investing in Oil sector

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Subsidy Removal:Oshiomhole Says Tinubu Curb Overnight Billionaires, Commends Chief Emami For Investing in Oil sector

[dropcap]E[/dropcap]x-President Nigeria labour Congress,NLC and  former Governor of Edo state,Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole, has commended President Bola Tinubu for taking the bold step to remove fuel subsidy.

Senator Oshiomhole made the commendation while inaugurating an ultra modern A and E Petrol station in warri ,warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Oshiomhole said the project is significant because Chief Ayirimi Emami, made the investment after the removal of fuel subsidy.

Senator Oshiomhole, alongside members of his entourage including Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief Vincent Oyibode before inaugurating A and E Petrol station in warri earlier undertook facility tour of A & E Tank Farm at Ifie, Warri South Local Government Area.

The federal lawmaker described the tank farm as one of the biggest among other players in the industry, saying it takes a lot of courage and foresight to invest in such a place stressing that the tank farm will not only enhance the economy of Delta state, but Nigeria at large.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole while commending the renowned business magnate and politician, Chief Ayirimi Emami for establishing a state – of – the – art Petrol station in the heart of Warri, said the investment exhibits ,vote of confidence on the oil policy of President Bola Tinubu.

The federal lawmaker added that President Tinubu has put an end to a regime when someone can overnight becomes a billionaire because he or she has a friend in the oil sector.

Senator Oshiomhole, praised Chief Emami for investing in Nigeria at a time many young people are leaving the country, describing him as “best ambassador in the industrial sub sector.”

For his part Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori , who was represented by the State Commissioner for Oil and Gas , Chief Vincent Oyibode, commended Chief Emami for building the petrol station, noting that it would create jobs for people in the area .

Also speaking Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr. Michael Tidi, lauded Chief Ayirimi Emami for investing in Warri , adding that the administration of Rt. Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori is creating the enabling environment for investors in Delta State.

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A&E Group, Chief Ayirimi Emami, in his remarks, commended the courage of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for implementing the removal of fuel subsidy and appealed to the President to help ease the burden of transporting petroleum products from Escravos to Warri.

Chief Emami says his petrol station will continue to sell petrol at a cheaper price but stressed that he is in the business to make profit .

Police arrest guest during live TV show

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Police arrest guest during live TV show

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he police in Abia State, South-east Nigeria, stormed a television station ABN TV and arrested a guest Udensi Donald during a live programme.

The incident happened on Tuesday in Umuahia.
The programme, Youth Rendezvous, was anchored by Grace Onyekachi.

The Director of the Radio and TV station, Ifeanyi Okali, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, said the management was “worried by the invasion of our broadcast station” by the police operatives.

Mr Okali said the incident happened at about 2:40 p.m. and that the police claimed that Uche Udensi, an elder brother of the guest, had written a petition against him over a family matter.

“Despite repeated pleas by our staff to the officers to allow the programme to come to an end before the guest could be arrested, they insisted (on) whisking him away while the live programme was on.

“We find this very provocative and indeed an act of overzealousness by the officers who obviously acted in clear contravention of the rule of engagement,” he said.

Mr Okali, in the statement, said he contacted the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, who invited some staff members of the station to the police headquarters.

The director said some police operatives at the police headquarters “barricaded the door and harassed, intimidated and threatened to detain them”.

They were prevented from seeing the police commissioner, he said, adding that what happened “clearly negates the enhanced police-civil relations” often campaigned for by the police commissioner.

‘We lost some of our broadcast equipment’
Mr Okali said that during the police invasion, some of the station’s broadcast equipment was damaged, including a laptop, camera, and microphones.

“It has left us with huge financial losses. We are calling for the replacement of the affected tools,” he said.

The director said the station considers the incident as “an attack on press freedom and most especially open violation of the human right to expression,” given that it happened during a live programme where important issues, such as youth development, were being discussed.

“We demand an open apology from Abia State Command of the Nigerian Police over this unprovoked attack in our studio.

“From all indications, the officers were not properly schooled on best approaches to relate with the civil populace in a democratic environment where the media play a key role to enhance their relations with the generality of the society,” he said.

When contacted on Wednesday, the police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest of the guest to

Ms Chinaka, an assistant superintendent of police, however, said she would release a statement shortly to provide details of what happened.

“As I speak to you, I am investigating the case. I will get back to you on this,” she assured.
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I Will Not Allow CBN Encroach On our Land For Projects-Wike

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I Will Not Allow CBN Encroach On our Land For Projects-Wike

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]yesom Wike,the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has cautioned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) management against encroaching on land designated for FCT projects.

Wike said this on Thursday during inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in FCT, where he expressed satisfaction with the progress of several projects but raised concerns about reported obstructions by the CBN and a lawmaker.

Wike said institutions such as the central bank must not exceed land allocated to them and cause unnecessary obstructions.

He vowed not to tolerate such encroachment and urged the apex bank’s management to allow the use of the land for the benefit of the public.

“We are very happy, and we are trying to observe some obstruction by the Central Bank, which of course, we will not allow that. You see, one thing with institutions is that when they apply for land, and they’re given, they will go beyond what was given to them, and it causes obstruction. I’ve always said anything for the public, we will not take it for granted. So, we want the Central Bank to allow us to use what belongs to us for the interest of the public.”

 

He further condemned attempts by a House of Representatives member to impede construction work in Guzape district of the federal capital.

 

Wike affirmed his commitment to delivering timely and quality projects to the public, saying “Coming to the B6 and D12 Area, we are happy with the work done by Julius Berger. And just like you heard the representative of the company has said, by May they will hand it over.”

Wike added, “We are happy with what we saw at Guzape Lot II, which is going on quite very fast, and the contractor is doing what they can to meet up with the deadline, and we believe they are going to accomplish it. But there is one setback which we just noticed there, about a House of Reps member trying to stop the company from further construction. We are not going to take it lightly.

“This is not a private project, it is a public project, handled by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. If there is any complaint, we think that whoever is responsible should complain to us and not go and use the Police to stop a legitimate company constructing work for the use of the public, which was approved by the Federal Executive Council. We have directed the contractor to go back and make sure they don’t heed to that so-called stoppage. They must go back and complete the work, which we are expecting that Mr President will Commission in May.”

The minister expressed optimism about completing multiple projects by May and commissioning them for public use.

 

“By and large, we are very happy with what we are seeing and you can attest to the fact that since Mr President came on board, no work has stopped in all these sites. There are so many other sites, but it will be difficult to take all at the same time. But we believe after May, before December 2, so many projects will be handed over to members of the public,” he said.

 

Asked why he appeared not to be involving the FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, in his activities, Wike clarified that his job was to serve the public rather than favouring specific individuals.

“I’m not here to carry any particular person. I’m here to carry the public, I’m here to work for the interest of the public. As my Senator, she represents the FCT, and when they are in legislation, she makes sure that the interest of the FCT is taken into consideration. So when you mean carrying along, I don’t award contracts.

“Contracts are being awarded by the Federal executive Council. If there is anything I think she should add her voice in the National Assembly, as regards the FCT, I will do that. So I don’t think any one particular person will be singled out to be carried along. I know this language of carried along has a lot of interpretations, but I want to stop here,” he added

Opposition Parties Campaign Of Calumny Against Gbajabiamila Is To Pull Down Tinubu’s Govt – Grassroots Publishers

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Opposition Parties Campaign Of Calumny Against Gbajabiamila Is To Pull Down Tinubu’s Govt – Grassroots Publishers

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]rassroots Newspaper Publishers has raised alarm that those behind the attack against Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila are orchestrating a deliberate attempt to pull down the President.
The statement by Spokesperson of the group, Oby Edward said the attackers have commence the attempt by launching campaign of Calumny against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila whom is a strong pillar in the presidency, so that the president can fail.
Grassroots Publishers, reports that the group made this known in a statement on Wednesday titled “Mischief Makers Blindfolded with Illiteracy Behind Campaign of Calumny Against Chief of Staff to President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.”
They stated that those behind the campaign of Calumny has orchestrated the plan long ago and are now forcefully linking the Chief of Staff to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu.
“To say Gbaja is an authority in Law and a Professor in working procedures of government is not an overstatement. It is crystal clear some people are still looking for the downfall of one of the best brains in the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu but they have failed.
“Someone who managed 360 elected representatives of Federal House of Representatives for solid 4 years without a blemish will now fall for a peanut?
“It is unfortunate that detractors do not know the quality and value of the person FEMI GBAJABIAMILA. He has crossed the bridge before it collapsed so what they are pursuing is ’emptiness of the second day after the Market day”
“We the Concern Citizens for Good Governance will soon expose all of those behind the evils plan.
“It is now an open secret that they want the government of President Bola Tinubu to fail by trying to pull down the pillars of support behind him.”The group quoted the religion axiom of people reaping whatever they sow, urging those behind the attack to desist, “We are going to go after you all and expose you to the World” he added.

Oborevwori welcomes Deltans 2024

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Oborevwori welcomes Deltans 2024

Customs FOU Zone C, Decorates Promoted Officers, Seizes Goods Worth Over N5B

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Customs FOU Zone C, Decorates Promoted Officers, Seizes Goods Worth Over N5B

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit FOU, Zone “C” Owerri, says it has decorated 46 newly promoted officers in the zone even as it also recorded seizures worth five billion, three hundred and fifty-one million, eight hundred and twenty six thousand, three hundred and ninety Naira (N5,351,826,390.00) only in total Duty Paid Value (DPV) in the 2023 fiscal year.

This was contained in a press release made available to our correspondent by the Zone’s public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) Jerry Attah Wednesday.
The breakdown of the promotion our correspondent reports shows that Three officers were promoted from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) to the rank of Assistant Comptroller (AC); Five officers from Superintendent of Customs (SC) to Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC) and Three officers from the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Customs (DSC) to SC.
Also, Two officers from Assistant Superintendent of Customs I (ASC I) to DSC; Six from ASCII to ASC I; Seventeen from IC to ASCII ; Eight from Assistant Inspector of Customs (AIC) to IC and one person from Customs Area I (CA I) to AIC.
Among those promoted were the Zone’s Public Relations Officer, Jerry Attah, who was promoted from Superintendent of Customs (SC) to Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC).
The Zone “C” Comptroller, Kayode Kolade, while decorating the promoted officers, on Wednesday, described the seizures as a result of hard-work, resilience, dedication to duty and commitment of his men and officers.
Some of the items seized, he said, were pangolin scales, foreign parboiled rice, cannabis sativa (AKA Indian hemp), fake pharmaceutical products, tramadol, used vehicles, used tyres, used clothing and explosive raw materials among others.
Continuing, Kolade stated that as a result of the interventions of his officers in checkmating the activities of fraudulent agents at the seaports, lots of revenues, hitherto lost, have been recovered to the tune of One Hundred and Fifty Two Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-Two Thousand, Two Hundred and Fourteen Naira (N152,492,214.00) only even as he charged the promoted officers to live above board and continue to justify the confidence reposed in them by the Service.

While thanking the Comptroller-General, Wale Adeniyi MFR for his continued support and fatherly disposition which he attributed to the promotion of officers and eased up the activities of officers he said, “Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the Comptroller-General of Customs, Wale Adeniyi MFR and his management team through the Board of the NCS for this privilege and promise our determination and zeal to perform even more as we wear our new ranks.”

He noted that, “New rank comes with new and more responsibility and we must deliver on our mandate.”
“One thing that is constant in life is change” Kolade said
He reiterated that the recent promotion would bring changes in the roster and that officers and men of the Service must justify their relevance on duty assignments.
He therefore stressed the need for improved performance this year,” to meet the target of N5.7 trillion set by the Service and I believe we can do it.”

Man Commits Suicide Over Fear Of Losing Girlfriend In Delta

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Man Commits Suicide Over Fear Of Losing Girlfriend In Delta

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ragedy struck in Agbor, Ika south local government area of Delta State, when a young man in his 20s reportedly committed suicide.

The deceased simply identified as Victor, hailed from Kwale, Ndokwa west local government area of the State.

It was gathered that the deceased was said to have hanged himself in his one room apartment at No 4, Monye Lane Agbor, Ika south local government area at about 4:00pm on Monday 8th January 2024.

It was gathered that one of his friends, who visited him at his house on the day of the incident, was said to have found the door to his room locked.

The reliable source hinted that the late Victor, was obsessed with his girlfriend, leading him to stab himself on several occasions.

The source further revealed that whenever the deceased had issues with his girlfriend, premonitions of the girl, leaving him takes the better part of him triggering a repeated attempt to take his life.

Late Victor was said to have been seen with his girlfriend in the morning of that fateful day as both were said to have had breakfast together at a nearby food vendor.

Another source said that before Victor was found dead, he had a misunderstanding with the girl at her tailoring shop where he was said to have told the girl that his spirit would hunt her if he died out of love for her.

It was gathered that by the time the girl followed him to reassure him of her love, Victor as usual had locked his door.

The source said as of the time the door was broken, the young man had died by hanging.

Meanwhile, the body of late Victor was committed to mother earth at Agbor cemetery on Friday, January 12, 2024, after his family pleaded with the police in Agbor to release his corpse for burial.

At press time, text message sent to the mobile line of the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright, was not replied.

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Happy Birthday To a Philanthropist Par Excellence, Elder Acho Nonyalim

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Happy Birthday To a Philanthropist Par Excellence, Elder Acho Nonyalim

By: Ike Philip Abiagom  & Benson Nwoko

Elder Acho Nonyalim

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is no doubt that Elder Acho Nonyalim is a philanthropist par excellence who should be celebrated by all well meaning Nigerians, especially the less privileged who benefit most from his generosity and deep benevolence.

Elder Nonyalim is known to be a person who always seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by his generous donation of money to good causes as well as awarding scholarships to indigent students who are from poor backgrounds to enable them to further their studies.

It is certainly impossible to gloss over the attributes for greatness of Elder Acho Nonyalim, the founding Chairman, Junic Group of Companies, the trail-blazing Real Estate mogul par excellence from Ibusa,Delta State. Acho’s rise to the top was not a one-step movement. It was a humble beginning for a humble man. The inter play of factors that would establish him as one of Nigeria’s reputable real Estate mogul shaped Acho’s principle and philosophy of life and business-humility, honesty and hard work. His unassuming nature and infectious humility explain why he does not trumpet his numerous philanthropic gestures

Elder Godwin Achor Nonyalim, a philanthropist whose passion for human development is immeasurable, recently celebrated his birthday where he expressed his joy of living a fulfilled life. The great icon who could not hide his excitement revealed how rising by lifting others gave him joy and how impacting other people positively had made him an achiever. Many will spend their lifetime trying to figure out rules to living, however, Godwin Acho Nonyalim not only figured them out but has been living them for almost two decades now.

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

“So, achievements generally could not necessarily be achievements in terms of material things. There is a way I look at achievement.

“How many people have you impacted in life? How have you changed situations around you? These are areas where one needs to perform well before he is called an achiever.

“We have been able to give scholarships to different people, especially indigent people. We have also been able to train people who are graduates” Achor said. He demonstrates the exact meaning of living by using his talent to serve the world and leaving a lasting impression while serving and mainly a positive impact on the causes that matter to the powerful.

It was gathered that Elder Nonyalim through his pet project, Junic Foundation a charity organization established purposely to give scholarship to indigent students at Ibusa & Oshimili North at large from primary to university level has largely done such.

“I feel fulfilled. I am so grateful to God for keeping me alive today. I have lost some friends. Even at the age of 40, some died. I have lost close friends who didn’t get to 50 but for me, the most precious thing God has done for me is keeping me alive and healthy to attain this day.

“I know he will continue to keep me until I am 100 years old. I have achieved a lot in life. I have done so well in my area of discipline and other areas. God has been so kind to me and things have been working so perfectly for me by God grace”

“Excellence, a rare quality possessed by a few in the society, an ideal that stands out the few, making them exemplary and quintessential in all facts.” he added.

Godwin Achor Nonyalim, (CEO) of Junic Group, is the brain behind Junic Properties & Development Ltd, a frontline real estate firm with properties spread across Nigeria.

Elder Nonyalim is a real estate magnate & a philanthropic doyen. He is the founder, Junic foundation and one of the billionaires who rose from the scratch and became very influential, successful and a major player in real estate within Nigeria and beyond.

Achor has sponsored & trained many who aspire for professional course in Engineering, pharmacy, medicine & nursing. His philanthropic magnanimity across Aniocha/Oshimili zone earned him the unique title “Ife Oma Chukwu me na Ibusa ” which means the good thing that happened to Ibusa for the main reason that he doesn’t discriminate when he wants to give, he see’s everyone as one.

He has provided quality provided jobs for Delta youths and most importantly provided financial assistance to local traders and nursing mother’s in rural areas. He is a notable philanthropist whose humanitarian acts and deeds have brought considerable succour to many. He has also won many awards and honours.

“As you all know that his birthday, is always symbolic with gifting, paying hospital bills, and other valuable items to worthy and deserving individuals”

Godwin Acho Nonyalim is a blessing to this generation, his passion for human capital development is unparalleled. Brother, though even the sun will one day run out of fuel, our love for you shall last forever. we thank God each and every day for giving us a brother like you. On your birthday, we want to thank you for being the best brother anyone could ever hope for. You are such a great role model for every brother in the world because you are so loving, caring, protective, and supportive. Happy Birthday!

Edo2024: I’m deeply hurt Obaseki abandoned me for Lagos based lawyer – Shaibu

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Edo2024: I’m deeply hurt Obaseki abandoned me for Lagos based lawyer – Shaibu

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he deputy governor of Edo state, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that he is deeply hurt that Governor Godwin Obaseki is supporting a Lagos-based lawyer, Asue Ighodalo, an indigene of Edo Central Senatorial District, whom he described as an outsider, instead of him.

Shaibu, a leading governorship aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 election, accused Obaseki, who hails from Benin Kingdom in Edo South Senatorial District, and withheld the allocations to his office for over six months, of betrayal.

Edo deputy governor, who is an indigene of Edo North Senatorial District, insisted that he was not fighting Obaseki over his decision to support Ighodalo, but Edo governor was the one fighting him.

He stressed that Obaseki declared a full-scale war against him for daring to exercise his democratic right in seeking the ticket of PDP, with the intention to succeed him on November 12, 2024.

Shaibu spoke recently as a guest on a national television’s live programme, which was monitored in Benin.

He accused Obaseki of playing the role of a political godfather in the southsouth state, while noting that Edo governor and him fought against godfatherism after agreeing that such a situation should never again be experienced in Edo

He said: “The shared focus of Governor Obaseki and I remains serving the people of Edo State, and dismantling the influence of godfathers in Edo politics.

“I staked my long-term relationship with Senator Adams Oshiomhole to fight oppression, and back Governor Obaseki’s aspiration.

Shaibu also expressed displeasure that in spite of his 100 percent loyalty to Obaseki, his dedication to duties, and hard work, while standing through thick and thin with Edo governor, he decided to work against his this year’s governorship aspiration.

He said: “This is the same governor (Obaseki) that issued me many commendation letters, writing that I am the best deputy governor any governor will wish to have, because of my efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

“Anyone who says I betrayed Edo governor is not correct. We all agreed as a group to fight godfathers. Even Governor Obaseki pledged to fight godfatherism in Edo State, and said he should be dealt with, if he turns around and attempts to play the role of a godfather.

“Since I hate oppression, I staked my relationship with Oshiomhole. I lost about 20 per cent of my political capital in Edo North Senatorial District to support Obaseki as the deputy governor. Through my friends and others, I supported the second term bid of Edo governor in 2020, with my structure, all my vehicles, and finances. For us to get the ticket of PDP, I contributed financially.”

Edo deputy governor also expressed optimism of emerging the standard bearer of PDP this year, in spite of the war declared against him by Obaseki

Source: The Nation
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