THE RISING PROFILE OF ASTUTE BANKER WILLIE OBIANO

Chief Willie Maduabuchi Obiano holds a B.Sc. Second Class Upper in Accounting from Unilag (1979) and an MBA in Marketing also from same university. Willie Obiano is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA).

Chief Willie Obiano was John F. Kennedy Essay Winner 1974 at CKC and holds a national Merit Certificate for outstanding service during his NYSC(National Youth Service Corps) in Benue State, Nigeria in the 1979/80 Service Year. Chief Willie Obiano is the President AMP8(Advance Management Programme) of Lagos Business School for Ten years running. Willie Obiano is also a 2006 BNV(Building New Ventures) CLASS member of Harvard Business School, Boston USA, Standard University Also he is the Patron, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (Lagos Mainland District) and National Youth Council of Nigeria, Anambra East Chapter.

He is also Patron of the following Catholic Groups:

1. St. Anthony of Padua.
2. Catholic Artistes and Entertainers Association of Nigeria.
3. Catholic Women Association, Aguleri
4. Priests and Rev. Sisters of Aguleri Origin.
5. Missionary of St. Paul’s Society.
6. Catholic Women’s Organisation, Our Lady Queen of Peace, Ifako, Gbagada.
7. National Youth Council of Nigeria, Anambra East Chapter.
8. Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Onitsha Archdiocese.

9.Grand Pillar ST Gerald Catholic Church.

His community, Aguleri, conferred on willie Obiano and his wife in year 2000, separate chieftaincy titles for distinguished service. Willie Obiano is currently the president of Aguleri Council of Chiefs.

On January 2nd 2011, Chief Willie Obiano and his wife Chief Mrs E V Obiano were adopted into the cabinet chief, igwe-in council of the idigo dynasty of the ancient kingdom of AGULERI. This high Chief title made Chief Mrs E V Obiano, the only female in the hundred and twenty years idigo dynasty, to be so honoured.

They were also conferred as The Otunba Atayese and Erelu Atayese by Oba David Adegboyega Oyewumi (Faseemi ll) Obadu of Ilemeso- Ekiti.

Chief Willie Obiano started his banking career as Officer in First Bank in 1981 from where he moved to Texaco Nigeria Plc as Accountant. Willie Obiano was promoted 4 times in his eight-and-half-year-service at Texaco to become Chief Internal Auditor. Chief Willie Obiano is a specialist in Bunkering, Lube-blending and Refinery Audits. Willie Obiano was part of the team that audited Texaco Refinery in Rotadam, Netherlands in 1989.

Chief Willie Obiano joined Fidelity Bank from Texaco in 1991 as Deputy Manager and head of Audit. Willie Obiano was promoted Manager in 1991, Assistant General Manager in 1993, Deputy General Manager in 2000 and General Manager in 2002 and Executive Director in October, 2003. Between 1991 and 2002, Chief Willie Obiano headed the following Groups, Divisions, at one point or another

Inspection and Audit; Operations and Information Technology; Division Head, Commercial & Consumer Banking; Division Head, Eastern Market. Other areas include Financial Control, Risk Management and Transaction Support, Corporate Finance, and Non Bank Financial Institutions.

Chief Willie Obiano was part of the great team that saw Fidelity Bank through the Bank’s Consolidation process.

Chief Willie Obiano is a no nonsense tactician that you cannot miss in a crowd.

As Executive Director of the Mega Fidelity Bank (and No. 2 man), Chief Willie Obiano is in charge of Business Banking (Corporate Banking, Non Bank Financial Institutions, Treasury, (Naira and Foreign Exchange, Oil & Gas, Telecom & Food and Beverages, Transport and Aviation). All the Regional Managers of the bank report through him to the MD/CEO.

Chief Willie Obiano has attended numerous banking courses including the following:

Credit & Trade Services Course – Citi Bank, New York (1994)
Treasury and Money Market – Natwest, London (1996)
Correspondent/Trade Services/
Emerging Market Course – FIM Bank, Malta (2002)
Managing Integration Process – Houston Texas 2006.

Chief Willie Obiano is married with a beautiful daughter.

PHOTO SPEAK: INI EDO AND MAJID MICHEL AT A FUNCTION IN LAGOS

Photo: Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel and Nollywood actress, Ini Edo chilling at a function in Lagos. They were not yelling at each other. Just having fun and exchanging compliments.

5 WINNERS EMERGE IN GUINNESS ONCE IN A LIFE TIME OPPORTUNITIES COMPETITION

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Guinness Nigeria, producer of the world’s most celebrated alcoholic lager and organizers of the much anticipated match, between Nigeria and Argentina, GUINNESS THE MATCH has succeeded in bring smiles to the faces of the remaining 5 Nigerians who emerged successful in the recently conducted once in a lifetime opportunity competition on Beat FM.

The competition was conducted in several categories to give successful Nigerian football fans the opportunity to play major roles in the success of the event ranging from commentary, coaching of the team, analysis to rendition of the national anthem.

The match is going to be a historical event because Argentina is one of the greatest nations in world football and has had an enduring history of giving Nigerians a tough match. Nigerians see the match as an opportunity to prove their prowess and make history, establishing themselves as a team to reckon with.

The 5 lucky fans would be doing their thing on the 1^st of June 2011 at the prestigious national stadium Abuja .

Omotola Adebayo having proved her capabilities in the competition would be rendering the national anthem alongside Nigeria’s King of hip hop, Tuface Idibia.

Omotola expressed her excitement stating “I’m so excited that I’m going to be playing a part at Guinness The Match.  I have been singing since I was eight and the very first song I learnt as a child was my national anthem, which makes this performance a dream come true for me.  I dream music, eat music, and play music and I have been practicing every day in preparation for the big performance.”

 

The others include Sunday Gbadamosi the official photographer of the day who would be at the pitch side to get major shots alongside Complete Sports.

Tochukwu Mogekwu who would be working real hard along side Samson Siasia as the assistant coach to ensure victory for the nation., Oliver Anozie as Pitch side TV Analyst for super sports. Emeka Egbuawa, as the radio commentator for Brilla FM.

They  all expressed their excitement and appreciation to Guinness for giving the opportunities.

They were chosen among thousands of other football loving Nigerians who entered for the competition. These winners were chosen by expert panels formed by the media partners and fans on GUINNESS VIP™.

Note:

As Guinness The Match draws closer, there is still time for you to play a part and send your message of support to the Super Eagles for 1^st June.  This can be done by becoming a member of GUINNESS VIP™.  To become a member, register at m.guinnessvip.com on your phone or computer or text yes and your date of birth to 1759.  SMS cost N10.  Or you can go to facebook.com/guinnessvip.



Remember to drink responsibly 18+

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GENEVIEVE TALKS ABOUT THE SEXIEST PART OF HER BODY PLUS HER UNDYING LOVE FOR JOHNNY DEPP

By Niyi Tabiti

For more than ten years, Genevieve has been a top star in Nollywood, making money from blockbuster movies and brand endorsements.But the Imo state born Nollywood actress  still believe there is still more to her than most people don't knew.

In an interview monitored by gistmaster.com , Genevieve declared her waist as the best part of her body. " I like my waist because it’s small and neat and gives me my hourglass figure" Genevieve told New African woman magazine.

Genevieve who started acting at the age of 8,when she starred in ripples , a soap running on TV in the late 80s/early 90s, says she did not set out to be famous  she just wanted to act and exhibit her creative talent but mother luck smiled on her

How she tells the fake friends from the real ones, Genevieve said, “At first it was difficult but now I have developed automatic radar to detect fakers and get rid of them before they can even say my name"

"The industry is full of fake people, which is why it’s so important for me to have true people around me and my family and friends. I can count my friends on one hand with Vicky being my oldest friend. We share everything together and she comes everywhere with me" Genevieve poured out her mind confidently

“When the camera stops rolling I go back to whom I really am. I am a different person when there are no cameras, when I am by myself I am very reserved and so are my friends.

[caption id="attachment_5312" align="alignleft" width="339" caption="Johnny Depp the man Genevieve is crazy about"][/caption]

The 32 year old actress and single mother of one says  she would love to star in a movie alongside Johnny Depp and also have a man like him in her life.

"I find him a very deep actor, mostly because he represents what I represent, he acts for himself and he picks out roles that he enjoys. It’s not about the movie being commercial”.

On her ideal man, Genevieve answered, “Well, we all want a handsome man, but ultimately we want one that is good inside. But I would love to meet someone with a Johnny Depp personality and with Boris Kodjo’s lips.Perhaps, Dbanj who is being speculated to be in a relationship with Genevieve is still somewhere near this.

Though many feels, Genevieve didn't make much impact with her St. Genevieve clothing line, which she launched in 2008, she says she still want to do more in fashion. At the moment, she is setting off her Denim Jeans line.

" I design simple clothes using African prints and I design for the confident woman who loves to look beautiful. But I am also a bit of a tomboy and I have loads of jeans, which inspired me to design my own collection. I just love jeans and how it can make you look relaxed yet elegant if you know how to pull it off" Genevieve said.

She mentioned that she had been designing since primary school and she would definitely love to do more in the fashion world.

Genny says despite all her achievements, she is yet to be satisfied. According to her she won’t stop until she gets the Oscar.

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NAOMI CAMPBELL'S WILD PEARL

Naomi Campbell recently launched her Wild Pearl fragrance thus adding to her growing list of scents. Wild Pearl is a feminine fruity scent top notes of watermelon and peach and a hint of apple blossom. The sensuous yet sweet mix is perfect for a fresh summer smell.
The bottle’s is inspired by the shimmering pearl, a symbol of rare luxury and a rough jewel as it comes out of its shell. The Wild Pearl collection includes an eau de toilette, eau de parfum, body cleanser, body lotion and deodorant.

BAD HAIR-BITS

 The 'Oh- No - She Didn't' Hair worn  by Keisha Cole

Summertime always presents the opportunity to go bold, fun and flirty when it comes to your hair. So it is no surprise that many of you are searching for the perfect hairstyle to rock this summer. For those of you who are considering installing a weave anytime soon, this message is particularly for you.
As a weave-wearer myself, I love the versatility and instant va va voom a weave can add to your look. If you want your hair down your back, no need to wait for it to grow. If you want a dramatic hair color change, no need to dye your own hair. If worn correctly and properly maintained, weaves can be a great tool to achieve potentially any look you are aiming for. However, it seems as though many women are unaware of what it means to properly maintain a weave or what to consider when deciding to install a weave. When weave maintenance and knowledge are low, hair abuses and bad habits are formed. Please, don’t let this happen to you. Here are a few popular poor weave practices, along with some tips and tricks to improve your hair weave experience.

 Reeking Weave
Wearing a weave on your head during hot months is like wearing a hat on your head. More than likely, you will perspire. Moisture will get caught in your scalp and the sweat will settle in your hair. Because your hair is not getting the appropriate air it should receive, you may develop an unappealing odor. Leaving your weave in for an extended amount of time, or not frequently washing your hair can result in this bad weave stench. Trust me, this is never cute, and should never happen.

Patting Your Weave

An obvious sign a girl is wearing a weave, is when you see her patting her head. Most weave-wearers will have an itchy scalp or hair discomfort. In order to get to the problem, women tend to pat their weave. While there is nothing wrong with patting your hair in private, I must say, doing so in public is slightly inappropriate. It is a distracting, unappealing and embarrassing habit that must be abolished. Chances are if you are experiencing a high level of discomfort, it is time to wash your hair, apply oil to your scalp, or remove the tracks. See “‘Pat Your weave Ladies’: How to Fight the Itch” for other ways to ensure that you don’t always have to scratch.

Exposed Tracks

It’s summertime, the air is warm, and the weather is breezy. Chances are the wind will blow in the wrong direction and completely expose your tracks and/or sewn up hairline to the world. Most women would rather leave something to the imagination. You do not want everyone to have proof that you are wearing a weave. Ladies, be conscientious of this when you are rocking your weaves. While some styles flow naturally in the wind, others do not. While it may seem infeasible to hold down your hair every time a brush of wind blows your way, it just may be necessary to prevent the horror of exposed tracks.

Bird Nest

 A bird’s nest occurs when your hair is matted, tangled and a H.A.M on the top of your head. We have all seen it before. A bird’s nest is difficult to tame and control and could spring up at any time without you knowing it. This tends to occur when women purchase cheaper brands of hair. Remember, you get what you pay for when it comes to weaving hair. If you want to wear a weave for 2 months, you should not purchase hair that lasts for only 2 weeks. The best way to combat the bird’s nest is to invest in hair weave detangler or conditioner. Also, carry a comb with you wherever you go


Hair All Over

Have you ever seen a woman who had more hair on her clothes then in her tracks? If yes, then chances are she was suffering from major hair shedding. This typically occurs when a cheaper brand of hair is used or when the weave has been left in past its expiration date. In order to prevent shedding, it is best not to cut your wefts before installing the hair. When you cut the wefts, you are making them weak and susceptible to hair loss. Also, when styling your hair use a large paddle brush or wide toothcomb. When combing your hair, be sure to start from the bottom and work your way up. This ensures that you do not pull out the hair from the weft, reducing shedding.

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LIQUID SHOES

With the rains coming down in torrents , there is no need to be sad and blue, wondering how your suede pumps would be able to weather the storm.  Well fret not, as the Jelly soles are here to save the day.

Joca Jelly as the flat sole version of these beautiful foot wear were being referred to as in the days of yore, have made a sexy comeback. The jelly shoes became a fad in the mid 1980s, when a pair could frequently be purchased for less than one US dollar. Like many fashions do, jellies made a comeback in the late 1990s, and again in 2003, re-gaining popularity with new styles .Now referred to as  Jelly shoes or jellies, theses  are shoes made of PVC plastic. Jelly shoes come in a large variety of brands and colors and the material is frequently infused with glitter. Its name refers to the semi-transparent materials with a jelly-like sheen.

I’m not entirely sure how the heel stays erect but I guess it does. The jellies which today have been made popular by the melissa brand- the original ‘jelly’ born in 1979 in Brazil.  For over 30 years the melissa label has been creating and designing shoes that are exported to all parts of the world.  melissa is made from PVC, which is especially manufactured by the Brazilian company Grendene in its plant in Brazil.  Researchers in its laboratory have already developed more than 70 formulations of PVC, thus enabling the company to produce injection moulded shoes of outstanding flexibility, comfort and design.

The melisa brand takes pride in being fashion-forward, fresh (with the signature candy scent), and creative. Besides Vivenne Westwood, there are also other colaborations from designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Karim Rashid, and Zaha Hadid. -Melissa's parent company,  the shoes are infused with a slightly sweet, bubble gum smell to keep them from getting that traditional jelly funk.Anyhow, It’s not too late for the shoes of summer!

 

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