[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disbursed N9 billion to the 36 states of the Federation.

Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said N7 billion was disbursed to states for infrastructural development, while the remaining was for fuel subsidy palliative.

In a post on X, he said the revenue allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has been increased.

According to Onanuga: “The 36 Nigerian states have enjoyed unprecedented support from the Bola Tinubu presidency, having recently been given N7 billion each for infrastructure support, in addition to the N2 billion earlier given as fuel subsidy palliative.

“The revenue allocations to all the tiers of government by Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) have also been on the increase since June.

“Let the states therefore get cracking to give succour to our people. Let the mass media also monitor the states to ensure that the funds are wisely spent.”

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he news of the confirmation of Engr. Emma Oshia, Chairman of Emmalix Trade and Investment Ltd as the Chairman of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria(REDAN), Oshimili North Chapter was received by Chairman of Jerry Jays JJJ Homes Ltd, Mr Jerry Ofogu with great excitement. There is no question that it is an appointment that is very well-deserved having regard to your pedigree, impeccable credentials, intellectual depth, and robust experience. This is a trail blazing appointment. Oshia is the first Ibusa man to occupy the exalted position of REDAN Oshimili North Chapter Chairman.
Hopes around the Oshimili North is that your tenure as REDAN Chairman will herald remarkable changes in the face of the leadership challenges currently afflicting the REDAN.

The confirmation of Engr. Emma Oshia as REDAN Oshimili North Chapter Chairman is an important first step in overcoming these challenges. Your track record in the Real Estate development, coupled with your reformist agenda, speak to your credentials to set in motion a modernising programme that can make the REDAN fit for the 21st century. Your role must now be to seek consensus for reform across the breadth of the REDAN’s members.

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n Rivers, 27 out of the 31 Lawmakers led the factional Speaker Martin Amaewhule,loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara this morning, Monday December 11,defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing division and crisis in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Sketchy reports have it that the Lawmakers defected on the floor of the Assembly singing “On your mandate…on your mandate” alluding to the campaign slogan of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

They said their reason for defecting is born out their desire to serve Rivers People better.

Our Correspondent reports that the Lawmakers defection further add complexities to the crisis and threats of the impeachment notice served on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

The coming days and weeks will reveal the open-ended drama.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) Oshimili North Local Government chapter has promised to sanitise the sector in the state by ridding it of fraudsters.

Newly-appointed chairman of the association, Engr. Emma Oshia, Chairman of Emmalix Trade and Investment Ltd, made this promise after the official inauguration yesterday at his office.

Oshia warned that REDAN will not tolerate the rejection of the call by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for all estate developers to be registered with the union in order to track illegal funds. He also noted that REDAN will flush out all fraudsters who are bent on defrauding unsuspecting members of the public in the next three months of his administration.

“There is no doubt that this association is all out to restore sanity in the real estate business and as well as ensure that our people follow due process from the purchase of their landed properties to building our their choice structures in the country while Oshimili North is no exception.

“Our enemies as practitioners in this business remains the fraudsters around the corner who are head bent on defrauding the unsuspecting members of the public and as a result tarnish the image our our real and responsible members who diligence and uprightness remains their watchword in the business of real estate.

“It is on this note, that I want to sound a note of warning to erring practitioners who by their actions have shown that they have rejected the call of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission that all practitioners should be identified with REDAN, with a view to track illegal funds in a section of the sector to have a rethink.”

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his is a good time for every stakeholder in the real estate sector, especially those connected, in one way or the other with Engr. Emma Oshia, the Chairman /Managing Director of a popular real estate company in Ibusa, Emmalix Trade and Investment Ltd. this week, The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oshimili North Chapter, elected popular property guru, Engr. Emma Oshia as the Chairman of REDAN, Oshimili North chapter, Delta State.

Oshia, clichéd the new status , in Oshimili North LGA, He emerged unopposed at the chapter’s election held within REDAN’s secretariat.
The National Vice Chairman, South-South region, Sir Elili Omoefe, who was accompanied by the State Vice Chairman, Barr Odede Caesar, gave a detailed overview of what REDAN stands out for and the numerous benefits accrued to registered developers, such as access to financial grants to aid their businesses and secured policies to cooperate firms, as it centers on real estate companies.

Noting further that REDAN is a National body accredited by the federal government as a regulatory agency for properties and real estate development in the country, the bill establishing REDAN has passed the second reading at the National Assembly.
Prior his chairmanship, Oshia who is the Chief Executive Officer, Emmalix Trade and Investment Limited, with over 15 housing estates in Oshimili North Local Government Area, has pledged to pursue programmes and initiatives that would drastically advance the cause of members of the association.
In his acceptance speech, the new chairman, said that the first thing he would embark on is to get government see developers as strategic partners and not people who are just concerned about making profit.

He said, “We need to change the way government see developers. We want them to see us as strategic partners, not as people who are just concerned about making profit. Because we have common objectives in terms of providing housing, government has the basic responsibility of providing shelter and we are like an instrumentality through which such could be accomplished.

“So, it is important for them to see us as strategic partners because by the time you solve the issue of housing, almost everything is solved. You can be sure of having a crime free environment and a healthy, free environment as well as providing jobs for the people,” he said.
REDAN is a professional body of real estate developers recognised by the Federal Government and saddled with the responsibility of providing affordable housing in the country.
In a congratulatory message, issued by the Council Chairman Hon Innocent Esewezie, Oshimili North Local Government Area, to the newly inaugurated team, he charged them to take Cooperate Social Responsibility into cognizance, with over 40 subsidiaries of PWAN in Oshimili North Local Government Area and 17 in Igbuzor, the host community, PWAN with its large real estate magnate is hereby welcomed to collaborate with the council, towards executing notable projects, such as erecting an international ultra modern market in Igbuzor and further developing other communities within the local government, with the constant influx of real estate developers, because ours is to provide and enabling ground for your businesses to thrive.
He further noted that through the implementation of the Public and Private Properties Protection Bye-Laws, REDAN will work in synergy with the Council to identify deviants who break laws within the local government, as it concerns land resources and provide said information to relevant authorities for prosecution.

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]all him the crème de la crème of the Real Estate industry, you are absolutely right. Describe him as a philanthropist imbued with passion to develop human capacity and ensures people’s well-being, you are extremely intune with realities. For Engr. Emmanuel Oshia, Chief Executive Officer of Emmalix Trade and Investment Limited, a Real Estate development company, he has consistently demonstrated exact meaning of philanthropy; making positive impact and living indelible marks in people’s lives.

Recently, he added another feather to his reservoir of feathers as he was bestowed with an honourary award by the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers Of Nigeria (ACNPN),Delta State Council for his outstanding contributions to real estate industry in Nigeria. In recent times, it has been a cascade of honours for the young consummate businessman and realtor, Engr. Emmanuel Oshia. For the dynamic chairman of Emmalix Trade and Investment Limited, he has been receiving a lot of recognition stemming from his giant strides in the area of real estate as well as his several contributions in the field of education where he has carved a niche for himself.
In his congratulatory message to the recipient, Engr. Emmanuel Oshia, Onyeoma Diyoyo Okafor described him as “our own ‘primus interpares’ in the Real Estate Industry and a heavyweight.

Okafor noted that bestowing Engr. Emmanuel Oshia, with such honour in Nigeria; by the members of Association of Community Newspaper Publishers Of Nigeria (ACNPN),Delta State Council, among other first-class Entrepreneurs,” is a glaring testimony to his astute and indefatigable contributions to human development and wealth creation.

“Ladies and gentlemen, let us celebrate the ‘Odogwu’ himself for being outstanding in his chosen endeavours and for sure, you are a worthy mentor to all and an exemplary leader for many of us,” Okafor reiterated.

Engr. Oshia is known for his exemplary characteristics with alvanche of demonstrable and multifarious donations both within and outside. As a philanthropist, he has made tremendous impact in the entire society by touching lives and creating ultra-rich with galaxy of individuals hence he has created wealth in his state and Nigeria in general.
Those closest to him describes Engr. Emmanuel Oshia as an engima. A man with infectious passion for education hence his deep sense of commitment and dedication to reducing illiteracy and endemic poverty in his community, Ibusa in Oshimili North local government area of Delta state.

As a devout Christian, no doubt, he believes that one of the greatest attribute is having faith in God and trusting him for divine provision. Therefore, in his contributions to creating jobs and wealth, he massively invested in real estate business. This, aptly, he brings to bear in his dominance in the industry especially in some parts of Delta State.

As an indigenous company with services in civil construction and property development, Emmalix Trade and Investment Limited, has a resounding portfolio in real estate in Nigeria as it provides various flexible and plausible plans on all its properties.

With strategic plans and trusting relationships while at the same time, adhering to clients’ promises, Engr. Oshia has surpassed customer’s expectations in a saturated business environment.
“You are a worthy mentor to many of us and an exemplary leader to many. We all emulate you and may God keep you for us as an accomplished CEO of Emmalix Trade and Investment Limited.

“Once again, a hearty congratulations on your well-deserved honour! Okafor concluded.