Zack Orji: The Zack Orji Interview Part I

by Dr Joyce Ashuntantang Abunaw
Some call you Zach Orji, others Zack Orji. What are your real names?

I was born Zachee Ama Orji in Libreville, Gabon. However, most people call me Zack.

When ever we talk about actors it looks like they have always been actors. What is your background before acting- education, experience etc

I hold a B.Sc. (Hons) Estate Management degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I graduated in 1984.

Apart from Gabon and my fatherland Nigeria, my formative years; primary and secondary education were in Cameroon, Benin and Togo where I attended both French and English schools. This accounts for my being bilingual. Before becoming an actor, I used to design and make aquariums for sale and on order.

Fine Arts was where I made one of my best grades in secondary school. The aquanum market was dull so I moved on to shoes. Back in my secondary school my principal used to call me an all-rounder. I was senior prefect, I was speaker in senior debates, I was in the dramatic society, I was school champion in shot putt and discus; state champion in shot putt (1978) and went on to represent my state nationally.

In Ecole Francophone de Buea, I was the school prefect or (head boy), apart from playing in the school football and handball teams.

Before moving on to shoes, I used to act as an interpreter, being an intermediary between some Nigerian businessmen who usually traveled to Benin and Togo for business and their francophone counterparts.

Back to shoes, I would go to fashion shops, check out some imported shoes and commit their designs to memory. On my own, I would draw what I could remember and even create new designs from the old ones. Thereafter, I would go to the market, buy some snake and alligator skin (already tanned) and take them to a shoemaker whom I knew. I would sit with him, supervise him and have him make the shoes to my specifications according to the designs I had.

After doing this for the first and second batches totaling about 17 pairs of men’s shoes, I had learnt to make shoes. The ones I had made were steadily selling. One or two friends even bought some that they took abroad. I bought my own machines (2) and tools opened a shop and started making the shoes myself. One morning I came to my shop and everywhere was empty – robbers had paid a nocturnal visit. I was devastated. I saw an ad in a newspaper for graduate trainees in a freight forwarding company. I applied and I was interviewed. I got the job. It was more of a field job where I and my colleagues were expected to get new clients and also learn on the job. It was good while it lasted. I bought my first two cars, moved into a new apartment, and got wedded. After two years of this, I was convinced that it was not the line of work I wanted to end up doing. I quit and moved on to produce, buying to sell locally to those who wanted to export and for export.

 Was there a particular event that brought you into acting?

I had received an order to supply cocoa and shea nut. A friend of mine Ekenna Igwe, gave me some contacts who could lead me on to those who would eventually source the cocoa for me.

These contacts were writing a movie script that they were about to produce at that time. I told my friend that I was interested, and after these guys interviewed me, they gave me a script and I eventually got the leading role in the movie “The Unforgiven Sin”, an Igbo film subtitled in English. I went on to get nominated for best Actor in the Movie Awards (Thema Awards) the first that was organized in 1995.

Have you always wanted to act? Do you have any Role Models?

I have always wanted to act. I grew up going to the theatres a lot, watching Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yausaki Kurata, Sean Connery, Lee Van Cliff, Jim Kelly, Fred Williamson Tamara Dobson, Sidney Poitier, Amitaab Bachchan, Dahmendra, etc. I also read whatever I could lay my hands on about them. I truly desired to be like them.

Most of the films I have watched where you are a principal actor, you are always the victim, the good guy so to speak. Do you choose this roles? Is that in keeping with your religious faith?

In our line of work, we are usually put in a box. You deliver a role creditably, and a lot of such roles keep being offered to you. Sometimes one has to turn down some offers because the fee is not okay, or the script is lacking in depth and coherence, or you want some things built in or altered and the producers do not agree, or for some other reason. Only once in 100 times do I choose my roles.

Have you thought about doing movies for children?

I would like to do movies for children if I have the opportunity.

As President of the guild, what are some of your activities? Do these activities conflict with your role as actor or producer?

Our guild is spread across 16 states of the federation. As president I am like the CEO. Every state has a chairman and his officers who oversee the day-to-day running of the guild. They are in charge of registration/membership, issues of welfare and discipline. When members are to be disciplined, like suspended, I have to be notified. When matters are unresolved at state levels they are referred to me. When a member is to be expelled I have the authority to do it. I am the image-maker of the guild, representing the guild in all functions relating to other bodies, (government or private).

These activities usually conflict with my work as an actor/producer/director in terms of time. Some times I have to delegate some functions because I have contractual obligations to keep. However my tenure is completed and I do not wish to re-contest.

The big question of piracy- what are your thoughts about it? Any hope for a future free from Piracy, any plans?

Piracy is a crime that must be condemned in totality. It violates people’s intellectual property rights and any one caught in the act should be roasted.

There is no hope for a future free from piracy, as some people have taken it up as their business concern and means of livelihood. The Association of movie producers which I belong to will soon begin to put some plans into action to clip their wings.

Any plans for a legitimate distributor of films in the US?

There is an existing contractual agreement between The Film Maker’s Cooperative of Nigeria (FCON) and the Film Makers Association of Nigeria USA for distribution. It has regrettably not been successful, but it is still being beaten to shape.

You told me that you have just released a gospel CD. So, which is your favorite role? Director, actor or musician?

Frankly, it is very hard for me to say which is my favorite role. However, when ever I am directing I thoroughly enjoy my self and begin to wonder whether I should not concentrate on it.

When I am acting I feel like I am doing that which I was destined to do: touch lives positively. When I get phone calls, mails or get accosted by people, I get a confirmation of it. When I am writing songs or composing of music, or when I’m in the studio recording music, I feel like it’s my happiest moment.

To be continued....

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Comments

Zach Orji, You are a great man and a great actor. I love you in every Nigerian Movie you have done. I am a Nigerian but based in the USA and i hope someday there would be some sort of collarboration between Nigerian and American movies....and guess who I would recommend....You!
Keep up the good work and God richly bless you!!

Posted by: Naomi | April 29, 2006 at 07:30 PM

Good Job Zack, keep it up. There is a big event on the first of October 2006. I need to discuss your participation as a link to the film industry in other african nations. Please reach me ASAP.
Cheers.

Posted by: Regina | May 09, 2006 at 02:33 PM

Mr. Zach are you by chance married, i have not seen that written anywhere about you?DEBOLD

Posted by: DEBOLD MOUTHPEICE | May 27, 2006 at 08:20 AM

Attention:

Mr Zack Orji

Sir,

PLEASE GIVE ME AN ASSISTANCE THAT WOULD LAST MY LIFETIME.

I, A.S.Kayode, write to humbly request from you financial assistance
towards the achievement of my goal in life.Though you do not know me
neither do I know you but I believe God can use you to help me,please,I
humbly beg you,for God's sake.

I got your email address from a web page on the internet in my desperate
search for way out of my problem,to pay tution fees for my BSc Economics
programme that I am into.

I humbly want you to please help me financially depending on how God
enables you to pay part of my fees for my studies,please.

I am a part-time student of University of Calabar,Lagos study
centre,studying Bsc Economics.That is,I am studying for Bsc Economics under
University of Calabar,Lagos Study centre.I am now in the final year (4th
year) of the course.

It is being cordinated by:Clarfel Educational Bureau,office located at:

Clarfel Educational Bureau,Head office located at :

Mama Sam-Sho Shopping Mall
7,College Road,Oyemekun Bus-stop,
Ogba.Lagos.Nigeria.
Tel:234 01 8117114 , 234 8033295472 ,234 80 58444976 ,234 80 57733612
Email:clarfelconsulting@yahoo.com

while we have lectures at LAGOS AFRICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL(LAFROGRAMS)
(Collegebus-stop,along ogba road,not far from CLARFEL office),every weekend
(Saturday and Sunday 08am to 06pm and 12noon and 06pm respectivelly).

I need your financial assistance because the fees is very high for me,the
stipend I am earning from my teaching at nursery school is not enough for
feeding talkless of paying the fees for my course,and to have good
qualification
the type which I am pursuing would empower me to be able to have access to
lucrative emplyoment and have a highly rewarding future,is the reason why I
put in for the course.

I have all other things it takes to move ahead and succeed but the fund
with which to finance it is what I am begging you for,please.I need your
financial assistance for the pursuit and attainment of my educational
goal.Success is possible and the top is where I can get to,please help me.
"Education is the better safeguard of liberty than a standing
army"...Edward Everret.

I decided to take to this way of seeking help when all hope seems lost,no
other way again.

Infact,it was a tug of war before I could be allowed to write the second
semester exam (of 3rd year) that we finished last April,2006 and it was
because of fund,because I have not paid to the tune I ought to.

I am financially poor.I am from a humble beginning.I have no financial
power of my own.Financially,I am from a very very poor background,I am
passing through thick and tough, in a land of black gold.

I am owing a lot there now.Please help me,it can be any amount depending on
how God enables you,no amount is small.Any amount God enables you to help
me with,would be highly appreciated,indeed.Any investment in pursuit of
knowledge is worth more a Gold.

Please,help me.I have tried all I could but no way and that's why I decided
to seek for help through this way,please.Some people have really helped me
for the money I paid before writing last semester examination in April,but
it was not complete and moreso I still have another one academic session
(this final year) to pay for.

The total sum I need is a bit huge sum of amount.I prayerfully decided to
contact you for financial assistance with which to pay for my fees.
All I need from you is in the range of N5000 (US$38.90) or more depending
on how God enables you,as soon as possible.
Please,I humbly implore you to please help me,please.

I know that there are lots of hanky-pankies(Scam/Spam/419) in the world
today,but I am assuring you that I have genuine task.God would severely
punish me if this is a deceit,and let everything in Deuteronomy 28:15
downwards be on me if I try to play trick on you.

I mean this is not a Spam/Scam/419 mail,I am not like the wicked ones.You
have everything at your disposal to verify my claims.You can trace and
confirm the CLARFEL office address stated above and get the facts for
confirmation,or at the lecture centre(just as one of those that have helped
me did).

I pray that God almighty would continue to ptotect,bless and prosper
you,your family and business in all your ways,as you help me.God would not
come down to help me neither would he send angels to help me,He would use
people on earth to help me,please help me,I humbly appeal to you.May the
Lord have mercy on me through you.I pray there would be a performance of
God's favour upon me through you.

God would definitely and severely punish me if I am deceiving you.I do not
know you neither you too know me,but I believe that regardless of that,you
could still please help me.

Nothing is free,it is either I pay for it or somebody pays it for me.Please
pay it for me because I do not have it.

I can receive your offer through any of the following means:

+ You can ask me to come personally to you to have the cash or cheque.
+ You could please help me pay it into the designated bank accounts given
to us by Clarfel Education Bureau,or,through any other ways/method you may
deem fit.

I have between now and end of June to pay all I am owing,otherwise it would
affect all I have been pursuing since long ago (which I do not pray for).

I contacted people through this same means when last semester examination
was near and some poeple helped and that was why I was able to write the
examination,but still remains some amount as balance of last session's fees
and also the fees for the new session (final year) that I have just resumed
for (we resumed on Saturday,27th May,2006).

You can come to the lecture centre ( LAFROGRAMS) on Saturday or Sunday,ask
for the 400 level Economics class and ask of me there.

I shall be very grateful,indeed,if my request can be favourably granted as
soon as possible.

May the good Lord not with-hold good things from you as you help me.Amen.

Hoping to read and be helped by you,favourably as soon as possible.

Thanking you in advance.

Yours faithfully,

A.S.Kayode.( I am also reachable at kyd_adeboye@yahoo.com )
Obawole area.Iju.
Lagos.
Nigeria.

Posted by: ADEBOYE KAYODE | May 31, 2006 at 06:53 PM

Ride on my good friend,the sky is your starting point and not the limit.More grease to your arms.

Posted by: SAMSON ALAGBUNA | May 31, 2006 at 09:23 PM

I will forever be buying and watching your films come rain come sunshine.You really outstant them all.Keep the flag flying.

Posted by: MATHEW OJIE | May 31, 2006 at 09:33 PM

Who says we do not have world-rated high class actors in this Nigeria > Let such go and sleep,wake up and bath 499 times and wipe his orher face clearly.

Posted by: Mary Adaegwu | May 31, 2006 at 09:38 PM

The Commission shall not exercise any of its powers under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph in respect of such offices of heads of divisions of Ministries or of departments of the Government of the State as may from time to time be designated by an order made by the Governor except after consultation with the Head of the Civil Service of the State.

B - State Independent Electoral Commission

3. A State Independent Electoral Commission shall comprise the following members -

(a) a Chairman; and

(b) not less than five but not more than seven other persons.

4. The Commission shall have power-

(a) to organise, undertake and supervise all elections to local government councils within the State.

(b) to render such advice as it may consider necessary to the Independent National Electoral Commission on the compilation of and the register of voters in so far as that register is applicable to local government elections in the State.

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C - State Judicial Service Commission

5. A State Judicial Service Commission shall comprise the following members -

(a) the Chief Judge of the State, who shall be the Chairman;

(b) the Attorney General of the State;

(d) the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the State, if any;

(e) two members, who are legal practitioners, and who have been qualified to practice as legal practitioners in Nigeria for not less than ten years; and

(f) two other persons, not being legal practitioners, who in the opinion of the Governor are of unquestionable integrity.

6. The Commission shall have power to -

(a) advise the National Judicial Council on suitable persons for nomination to the office of -

(i) the Chief Judge of the State

(ii) the Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the State, if any,

(iii) the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the State, if any,

(iv) Judges of the High Court of the State,

(v) Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the State, if any, and

(vi) Judges of the Customary Court of Appeal of the State, if any;

(b) subject to the provisions of this Constitution, to recommend to the National Judicial Council the removal from the office of the judicial officers specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph; and

(c) to appoint, dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over the Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrar of the High Court, the Chief Registrars of the Sharia Court of Appeal and Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrates, Judges and members of Area Courts and Customary Courts and all other members of the staff of the judicial service of the State not otherwise specified in this Constitution.

Part III

Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Executive Body

(Established under Section 304)

Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

1. The Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja shall comprise the following members -

(a) the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja who shall be the Chairman.

(b) the Attorney-General of the Federation;

(d) the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;

(e) one person who is a legal practitioner and who has been qualified to practice as a legal practitioner in Nigeria for a period of not less than twelve years; and

(f) one other person, not being practitioner, who in the opinion of the President is of unquestionable integrity.

2. The Committee shall have power -

(a) to recommend to the National Judicial Council suitable persons for nomination for appointment to the office of -

(i) the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,

(ii) a Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,

(iii) the Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja

(iv) the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,

(v) a Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja,

(vi) a Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

(b) subject to the provisions of this Constitution, to recommend to the National Judicial Council the removal from office of the Judicial officers specified in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph;

(c) to appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over the Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrars of the High Court, the Sharia Court of Appeal and the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, magistrates, the judges and members of the District and Area Courts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, if any, and all other members of the staff of the judicial service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja not otherwise specified in this Constitution and of the Judicial Service Committee of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Fourth Schedule

Functions of a Local Government Council

1. The main functions of a local government council are as follows:

(a) the consideration and the making of recommendations to a State commission on economic planning or any similar body on -

(i) the economic development of the State, particularly in so far as the areas of authority of the council and of the State are affected, and

(ii) proposals made by the said commission or body;

(b) collection of rates, radio and television licences;

(d) licensing of bicycles, trucks (other than mechanically propelled trucks), canoes, wheel barrows and carts;

(e) establishment, maintenance and regulation of slaughter houses, slaughter slabs, markets, motor parks and public conveniences;

(f) construction and maintenance of roads, streets, street lightings, drains and other public highways, parks, gardens, open spaces, or such public facilities as may be prescribed from time to time by the House of Assembly of a State;

(g) naming of roads and streets and numbering of houses;

(h) provision and maintenance of public conveniences, sewage and refuse disposal;

(i) registration of all births, deaths and marriages;

(j) assessment of privately owned houses or tenements for the purpose of levying such rates as may be prescribed by the House of Assembly of a State; and

(k) control and regulation of -

(i) out-door advertising and hoarding,

(ii) movement and keeping of pets of all description,

(iii) shops and kiosks,

(iv) restaurants, bakeries and other places for sale of food to the public,

(v) laundries, and

(vi) licensing, regulation and control of the sale of liquor.

2. The functions of a local government council shall include participation of such council in the Government of a State as respects the following matters -

the provision and maintenance of primary, adult and vocational education;

(b) the development of agriculture and natural resources, other than the exploitation of materials

(d) such other functions as may be conferred on a local government council by the House of Assembly of the State.

Fifth Schedule

Part I

Code of Conduct for Public Officers

General

1. A public officer shall not put himself in a position where his personal interest conflicts with his duties and responsibilities.

2. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing paragraph, a public officer shall not

(a) receive or be paid the emoluments of any public office at the same time as he receives or is paid the emoluments of any other public office; or

3. The President, Vice -President, Governor, Deputy Governor, Ministers of the Government of the Federation and Commissioners of the Governments of the States, members of the National Assembly and of the Houses of Assembly of the States, and such other public officers or persons as the National Assembly may by law prescribe shall not maintain or operate a bank account in any country outside Nigeria.

4. (1) A public officer shall not, after his retirement from public service and while receiving pension from public funds, accept more than one remuneration position as chairman, director or employee of -

(a) a company owned or controlled by the government; or

(b) any public authority.

(2) a retired public servant shall not receive any other remuneration from public funds in addition to his pension and the emolument of such one remunerative position.

5. (1) Retired public officers who have held offices to which this paragraph applies are prohibited from service or employment in foreign companies or foreign enterprises.

(2) This paragraph applies to the offices of President, Vice-President, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Governor and Deputy governor of a State.

6. (1) A public officer shall not ask for or accept property or benefits of any kind for himself or any other person on account of anything done or omitted to be done by him in the discharge of his duties.

(2) for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, the receipt by a public officer of any gifts or benefits from commercial firms, business enterprises or persons who have contracts with the government shall be presumed to have been received in contravention of the said sub-paragraph unless the contrary is proved.

(3) A public officer shall only accept personal gifts or benefits from relatives or personal friends to such extent and on such occasions as are recognised by custom:

Provided that any gift or donation to a public officer on any public or ceremonial occasion shall be treated as a gift to the appropriate institution represented by the public officer, and accordingly, the mere acceptance or receipt of any such gift shall not be treated as a contravention of this provision.

7. The President or Vice-President, Governor or Deputy Governor, Minister of the Government of the Federation or Commissioner of the Government of a State, or any other public officer who holds the office of a Permanent Secretary or head of any public corporation, university, or other parastatal organisation shall not accept -

(a) a loan, except from government or its agencies, a bank, building society, mortgage institution or other financial institution recognised by law,; and

(b) any benefit of whatever nature from any company, contractor, or businessman, or the nominee or agent of such person:

Provided that the head of a public corporation or of a university or other parastatal organisation may, subject to the rules and regulations of the body, accept a loan from such body.

8. No persons shall offer a public officer any property, gift or benefit of any kind as an inducement or bribe for the granting of any favour or the discharge in his favour of the public officer’s duties.

9. A public officer shall not do or direct to be done, in abuse of his office, any arbitrary act prejudicial to the rights of any other person knowing that such act is unlawful or contrary to any government policy.

10. A public officer shall not be a member of, belong to, or take part in any society the membership of which is incompatible with the functions or dignity of his office.

11. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, every public officer shall within three months after the coming into force of this Code of Conduct or immediately after taking office and thereafter -

(a) at the end of every four years; and

(b) at the end of his term of office, submit to the Code of Conduct Bureau a written declaration of all his properties, assets, and liabilities and those of his unmarried children under the age of eighteen years.

(2) Any statement in such declaration that is found to be false by any authority or person authorised in that behalf to verify it shall be deemed to be a breach of this Code.

(3) Any property or assets acquired by a public officer after any declaration required under this Constitution and which is not fairly attributable to income, gift, or loan approved by this Code shall be deemed to have been acquired in breach of this Code unless the contrary is proved.

12. Any allegation that a public officer has committed a breach of or has not complied with the provisions of this Code shall be made to the Code of Conduct Bureau.

13. A public officer who does any act prohibited by this Code through a nominee, trustee, or other agent shall be deemed ipso facto to have committed a breach of this Code,

14. In its application to public officers -

(a) Members of legislative houses shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph 4 of this Code; and

(b) the National Assembly may by law exempt any cadre of public officers from the provisions of paragraphs 4 and 11 of this Code if it appears to it that their position in the public service is below the rank which it considers appropriate for the application of those provisions.

Code of Conduct Tribunal

15. (1) There shall be established a tribunal to be known as Code of Conduct Tribunal which shall consist of a Chairman and two other persons.

(2) The Chairman shall be a person who has held or is qualified to hold office as a Judge of a Court of record in Nigeria and shall receive such remuneration as may be prescribed by law.

(3) The Chairman and members of the Code of Conduct Tribunal shall be appointed by the President in accordance with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.

(4) The National Assembly may by law confer on the Code of Conduct Tribunal such additional powers as may appear to it to necessary to enable it more effectively to discharge the functions conferred on it in this Schedule.

16. (1) The tenure of office of the staff of the Code of Conduct Tribunal shall, subject to the provisions of this Code, be the same as that provided for in respect of officers in the civil service of the Federation.

(2) The power to appoint the staff of the Code of Conduct Tribunal and to exercise disciplinary control over them shall vest in the members of the Code of Conduct Tribunal and shall be exercisable in accordance with the provisions of an Act of the National Assembly enacted in that behalf.

17. (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a person holding the office of Chairman or member of the Code of Conduct Tribunal shall vacate his office when he attains the age of seventy years.

(2) A person who has held office as Chairman or member of the Code of Conduct Tribunal for a period of not less than ten years shall, if he retires at the age of seventy years, be entitled to pension for life at a rate equivalent to his last annual salary in addition to other retirement benefits to which he may be entitled.

(3) A person holding the office of Chairman or member of the Code of Conduct Tribunal shall not be removed from his office or appointment by the President except upon an address supported by two-thirds majority of each House of the National Assembly praying that he be so removed for inability to discharge the functions of the office in question (whether arising from infirmity of mind or body) or for misconduct or for contravention of this Code.

(4) A person holding the office of Chairman or member of the Code of Conduct Tribunal shall not be removed from office before retiring age save in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

18. (1) Where the Code of Conduct Tribunal finds a public officer guilty of contravention of any of the provisions of this Code it shall impose upon that officer any of the punishments specified under sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph and such other punishment as may be prescribed by the National Assembly.

(2) The punishment which the Code of Conduct Tribunal may impose shall include any of the following -

(a) vacation of office or seat in any legislative house, as the case may be;

(b) disqualification from membership of a legislative house and from the holding of any public office for a period not exceeding ten years; and

(3) The sanctions mentioned in sub-paragraph (2) hereof shall be without prejudice to the penalties that may be imposed by any law where the conduct is also a criminal offence.

(4) Where the Code of Conduct Tribunal gives a decision as to whether or not a person is guilty of a contravention of any of the provisions of this Code, an appeal shall lie as of right from such decision or from any punishment imposed on such person to the Court of Appeal at the instance of any party to the proceedings.

(5) Any right of appeal to the Court of Appeal from the decisions of the Code of Conduct Tribunal conferred by sub-paragraph (4) hereof shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of an Act of the National Assembly and rules of court for the time being in force regulating the powers, practice and procedure of the Court of Appeal.

(6) Nothing in this paragraph shall prejudice the prosecution of a public officer punished under this paragraph or preclude such officer from being prosecuted or punished for an offence in a court of law.

(7) The provisions of this Constitution relating to prerogative of mercy shall not apply to any punishment imposed in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph.

Interpretation

19. In this Code, unless the context otherwise requires -"assets" includes any property, movable and immovable and incomes owned by a person;

"business" means any profession, vocation, trade, or any adventure or concern in the nature of trade and excludes farming;

"child" includes a step-child, a lawfully adopted child, a child born out of wedlock and any child to whom any individual stands in place of a parent;

"emolument" means any salary, wage, over-time or leave pay, commission, fee, bonus, gratuity, benefit, advantage (whether or not that advantage is capable of being turned into money or money's worth), allowance, pension or annuity paid, given or granted in respect of any employment or office;

"foreign companies" or "foreign enterprises" means companies or enterprises in which the Government, its agencies or citizens of Nigeria or whose policies are determined by persons or organisations outside Nigeria;

"liabilities" includes responsibilities according to law to satisfy a debt, duty or obligation quantifiable in monetary value, instant and contingent;

"misconduct" means breach of the Oath of Allegiance or oath of office of a member or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or a misconduct of such nature as amounts to bribery or corruption or false declaration of assets and liabilities;

"public office" means a person holding any of the offices specified in Part II of this Schedule; and

"public office" shall not include the chairmanship or membership of ad hoc tribunals, commissions or committees

Part II

Public Officers for the purposes of the Code of conduct

1. The President of the Federation.

2. The Vice-President of the Federation.

3. The President and Deputy President of the Senate Speakers and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Speakers and Deputy Speakers of Houses of Assembly of States, and all members and staff of legislative houses.

4. Governors and Deputy Governors of States.

5. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justices of the Supreme Court, President and Justices of the Court of Appeal, all other judicial officers and all staff of courts of law.

6. Attorney-General of the Federation and Attorney-General of each State.

7. Ministers of the Government of the Federation and Commissioners of the Governments of the States.

8. Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff and all members of the armed forces of the Federation.

9. Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspector-General of Police and all members of the Nigeria Police Force and other government security agencies established by law.

10. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Head of the Civil service, Permanent Secretaries, Directors-Generals and all other persons in the civil service of the Federation or of the State.

11. Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other officers of Nigeria Missions abroad.

12. Chairman, members and staff of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Code of Conduct Tribunal.

13. Chairman, members and staff of local government councils.

14. Chairman and members of the Boards or other governing bodies and staff of statutory corporations and of companies in which the Federal or State Governments or local governments councils.

15. All staff of universities, colleges and institutions owned and financed by the Federal or State Governments or local government councils.

16. Chairman, members and staff of permanent commissions or councils appointed on full time basis.

Sixth Schedule

Election Tribunals

A-National Assembly Election Tribunal

1. (1) A National Assembly Election Tribunal shall consist of a Chairman and four other members.

(2) The Chairman shall be a Judge of a High Court and the four other members shall be appointed from among Judges of a High Court, Kadis of a Sharia Court of Appeal, Judges of a Customary Court of Appeal or other members of the judiciary not below the rank of a Chief Magistrate.

(3) The Chairman and other members shall be appointed by the President of the Court of Appeal in consultation with the Judge of the State, the Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the State or the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the State, as the case may be.

B - Governorship and Legislative House Election Tribunal

2. (1) A Governorship and Legislative Houses Election Tribunal shall consist of a Chairman and four other members.

(2) The Chairman shall be a Judge of a High Court and the four other members shall be appointed from among Judges of a High Court, Kadis of a Sharia Court of Appeal, Judges of a Customary Court of Appeal or members of the judiciary not below the rank of a Chief Magistrate.

(3) The Chairman and other members shall be appointed by the President of the Court of Appeal in consultation with the Chief Judge of the State, the Grand Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the State or the President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the State, as the case may be.

Seventh Schedule

Oaths

Oaths of Allegiance

1, ………. Do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

So help me God

Oath of Office of President

I, .............. do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communication or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.

Oath of Office of Governor of a State

I, ......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of ......... State, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the continuance of Federal Government in Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifty Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Governor of ......... State, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria.

So help me God.

Oath of Office of Vice-President, Deputy Governor, Minister, Commissioner or Special Adviser

I, .......... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of the Government ........ State/Special Adviser to ........, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions, that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria/Deputy Governor of ..... State/Minister of the Government of the Federation/Commissioner of ...... State/Special Adviser to ......... except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Vice President/Deputy Governor of ....... State/Minister/Commissioner/Special Adviser.

Oath of a Member of the National Assembly or of a House of Assembly

I, ..... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as a Member of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ..... House of Assembly, I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and the rules of the Senate/House of Representatives/ ...... House of Assembly and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Judicial Oath

I, ...... do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as Chief Justice of Nigeria/Justice of the Supreme Court/President/Justice of the Court of Appeal/Chief Judge/Judge of the Federal High Corut/Chief Judge/Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/Chief Judge of ...... State/Judge of the High Court of ...... State/Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/ Grand Kadi/Kadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal of .... State/President/Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja/President/Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal of ......... State. I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability and faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Posted by: Slesor Mark | May 31, 2006 at 09:50 PM

ACTION E3 ON AIDS NIGERIA

Details

Address
New 4 Folarin Street,By Alimosho B/Stop,
OFF IPAJA NEW ROAD
Alimosho,
Lagos,
Nigeria

Phone
234 8055143480

Email
johnbako28@yahoo.com,...

Website
www.actione3onaids.i8.com

Youth Led
Yes

Organization Status
Not-For-Profit (NFP)

Categories
HIV/AIDS

About

Mission/Vision

INTRODUCTION
ACTION E3 ON AIDS NIGERIA is a Non-Governmental Organisation aimed at focusing on, re-orientating and educating the public about the nature, effect, treatment and prevention of HIV / AIDS, regardless of mode of transmission and all the people at risk for HIV / AIDS.

As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, Action E3 pursue this purpose and philosophy through training adolescents as peer health educator, their parents and care givers in the area of adolescent sexuality and reproductive health.

The organisation was founded in 2001 with great emphasis on the adolescents’ reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation. Action E3 provides ways for people to communicate with each other and share Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS information and personal experience in the battle against AIDS.

The E3 stands for Education, Enlightenment, and Eradication.

The organization equally extended help and support to people living with HIV/AIDS by creating an enabling environment for them to develop their capabilities and improved their livelihood in a suitable and gender balanced manner.

Action E3 has carried out well-coordinated HIV intervention programmes in five states in Nigeria (Borno, Lagos, Edo, Delta and Oyo). The organisation is a registered member of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and Human Right Information Network. Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has a six-member board of trustees and six members technical advisory committee.

VISION
Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria envisions a world without HIV/AIDS through sharing of information, strengthening capacity base of adolescents by extending reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention programmes to them and providing care and support programmes to those who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

MISSION
Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria is committed to advocating for people affected by HIV/AIDS and all those who lack basic fundamental enlightenment education on HIV/AIDS. Until it’s over “until no more people become infected with HIV, until People Living With HIV/AIDS have the care and support they need.

What does the organization do?
OBJECTIVES

· To promote community awareness in order to reduce HIV prevalence rate in Nigeria.

· To educate the public about the nature, effect, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

· To organize and conduct community sensitization on HIV/AIDS.

· To advocate for the national public policy interest of those communities, local organisations, and individuals most heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS.

· To reduce the spread and attack of HIV/AIDS on the nerve center of Nigeria’s productive energy by organizing workshops / seminars and conferences aimed at addressing problems facing young people.

· To organize training for schools/community peer educator and group on HIV/AIDS prevention.

· To organise training for community workers in basic HIV/AIDS counseling

· To educate and enlighten young people on the need for abstinence as part of measures of STDs /HIV/AIDS prevention

· To inform and educate young people/adult in order to achieve behavior change through enlightenment campaign, workshops, seminars, conferences, rallies, drama and games.

· To encourage and empower People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) to undertake income generating activities.

· To provide technical support to Children Orphaned By AIDS and Families Affected by AIDS.

WHAT WE DO
· HIV/AIDS advocacy/prevention.
· School and Community mobilization.
· School and Community sensitization
· Capacity Building
· Training peer educator (in school youth.)
· Training of community peer groups
· Work place sensitization
· KABP surveys: in school / general population (community base)
· Provision of counseling training
· Production of quarterly news letter/report
· Provision of care and support service for PLWHAS
· Strengthening existing school anti HIV/AIDS clubs

Opportunities for Youth
WHAT WE DO
· HIV/AIDS advocacy/prevention.
· School and Community mobilization.
· School and Community sensitization
· Capacity Building
· Training peer educator (in school youth.)
· Training of community peer groups
· Work place sensitization
· KABP surveys: in school / general population (community base)
· Provision of counseling training
· Production of quarterly news letter/report
· Provision of care and support service for PLWHAS
· Strengthening existing school anti HIV/AIDS clubs

PRAGMATIC ACTIVITIES

As one of the leading protagonist in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has designed HIV/AIDS intervention programmes that were built on pragmatism. The organisation first pragmatic approach on HIV/AIDS was implemented in Akwa Ibom State in collaboration with the Nigerian Youth Center for AIDS Prevention and Control in 2001.

In March 4 2002, we implemented successfully reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention campaign/seminar in Borno State. Two churches in Biu local government area were selected for the programme. The theme for the seminar was “HIV/AIDS: Abstinence the best Remedy”. The guest speakers were Rev Fr. Donatus Tizhe-a well known HIV/AIDS advocate Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri and Mr. Thomas Ngalo, the regional communication officer, Society For Family Health, Maiduguri Region. The churches visited were St. Dominic Catholic Church Biu and St. Monica's Catholic Church Biu. Over one thousand, five hundred and thirty parishioners attended the programmes, which were held at the church premises. The catholic diocese of Maiduguri-through Rev.Fr.Donatus Tizhe, Rev.Fr.Ben Zirra and the Society For Family Health Maiduguri provided the technical support for the programme.

In March 5, 2002, sensitisation seminars were held in primary and secondary schools in Biu Local Government Area, Borno State. A total of Ten thousand, Seven hundred and thirty-Five Students were at the seminars, which were held in different schools across the area. The schools that participated at the seminars include; Our King's Primary and Secondary School, Lajada High School, Government Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School, Godiya Private Secondary School and College of Education Waka-Biu. This programme was held with support from the Society for Family Health, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Borno State and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-through Dr. Sareer Ara- (HIV/AIDS Consultant UNICEF).

In March 12 2002,the inmates of the Nigerian prison Service Biu and their officers were sensitized on reproductive health issues and HIV/AIDS prevention. Mr. Ngalo Thomas and Bako John Chukwudi facilitated the programme, which had over five hundred inmates and forty officers in attendance. The progarmme was the first to be held at the prison and was adjudged to be highly educative and informative by the participants. The female inmates were not left out as they participated actively and made valuable contributions during the discourse.

In March 13, 2002, Action E3 embarked on workplace (HIV/AIDS) intervention programme in Borno State to ease the effects of HIV/AIDS in the State. The keep-off seminar was held with the workers of Biu local Government secretariat. The workers were drawn from twelve departments. About five thousand workers attended the seminar, which was held at the conference hall of the secretariat. The theme of the seminar was “Voluntary Counseling and Testing at the Work Place: How appropriate and Effective? The guest speaker for the seminar was Mr. Ngalo Thomas-The Regional Communication Officer Society for Family Health, Maiduguri. The Society for Family Health Maiduguri and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Biu (through the branch manager), provided technical support for the programme.

In March 14 2002, a day seminar was orgainsed for the members of the Armed Forces (The Nigerian Army) in Biu. The theme of the seminar was, “preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS through the Effective Use of Condom” The guest speaker was Mr. Ngalo Thomas and Bako John Chukwudi-The coordinator Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria. Focus Group Discussion was held for five groups of thirty soldiers each. The Seminar was held in collaboration with the Society for Family Health, which had one hundred and fifty five people in attendance.

In March 15, 2002, a seminar was held for the officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Biu. The theme of the seminar was “HIV/AIDS: Reality Of Our Time” Bako John Chukwudi and Augustine Odo-programme officer Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria were the speakers at the seminar, which was held at the Corps’ training hall and was attended by thirty officers. Focus Group Discussion was held for three groups of ten officers. The unit Commander declared the seminar open.

In March 18 2002, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria held a day sensitisation seminar for the Officers of the Nigerian Police force, Biu. The seminar was declared open by the Divisional Police Officer In charge of the Area. The theme for the seminar was “The Role of The Police In Addressing the HIV/AIDS Pandemic” Bako John Chukwudi, was the speaker along with Augustine Odo, Both members of Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria. At the end of the seminar, which had about twenty officers in attendance, group photographs were taken.

In March 19 2002 in continuation with the designed work place programme of our organization, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria, held a seminar with the staff of the United Bank For Africa at the bank’s premise for ten members of the Bank. The theme for the seminar was “PLWHAs and the workplace: A Need for Behaviour Change” Rev.Fr. Donatus Tizhe was the guest speaker.

Prior to the seminar with the UBA, Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria earlier in the day held a sensitisation seminar with twenty staff of Bibafoam Industries Biu.The theme for the seminar was “Preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS through the Effective use of Condom” Mr. Ngalo Thomas was the guest speaker. Condoms and other BCC Materials were freely distributed at the seminar. Participants’ contributions were extremely exceptional. Technical supports for these programmes were provided by the Society for Family Health Maiduguri.

Seminar was also organized with the staff of Nigerian Postal Service Biu and that of Ministry of works in March 21st and 22nd 2002. It was a joint programme between Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria and the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club, Biu with technical supports from the Society for Family Health and the National Youth Service Corps Borno State. The theme for the seminar was “PLWHAs, and the work place: A Need for Behaviour Change” Ms. Winifred Nnaji coordinator NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club and Ms. Maryann Ezeobi Financial secretary NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club Biu were the speakers while Bako John Chukwudi facilitated the programme. Focus Group Discussions was held during the seminars, which had about fifty workers present, twenty from each orgainsation.

The training of trainers’ workshop and the inauguration of the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club Biu were held on March 25TH 2002. A total number of twenty corps members were trained as Peer Health Educators. Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria organized the programme in collaboration with the Society for Family Health and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Borno State. At the inauguration of the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club, the Borno State director of NYSC Mr. Okafor declared the programme open. Other dignitaries who were at the programme include the Public Relation Officer of the NYSC Borno State, Mr. Thomas Ngalo of the Society for Family Health Maiduguri, the representatives of the Emir of Biu and that of the Chairman of Biu Local Government Area and the members of the NYSC.

In September 2002, Bako John Chukwudi on Behalf of Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria attended the training of trainers Workshop on (UNICEF/NYSC) Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Project organized in Ibadan, Oyo State by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Sixty participants drawn from various orgainsations in the country (Nigeria) took part at the training programme, which was held at the Conference room of D’rovan Hotel, Ring Road Ibadan. Our inclusion in the training programme was based on the organization’s past and present activities and commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. After the training programme in Ibadan, we proceeded to the NYSC orientation Camps in Edo and Delta State where we trained over seven hundred corps members on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS Prevention.

In October-November 2002, Action E3 was involved in the training of one thousand Students selected from Seven Secondary Schools in Iwere - Ile Community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State. The students were trained as peer health educators to provide and carry out sensitisation programmes in their various schools and communities.
Technical support for the programme was provided by the society for family health, Ibadan, Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Ibadan and the National Youth Service Corps, Oyo State. The school visited during the programme include, Iwajowa Community Grammar School, Ilupeju Community Grammar School Iwere – ile, Igana High School Igana, Community Grammar School Idiko Agu, Elekotan Community High School and Adeoye Technical College Igana. Mr. Oginyi Silas N. project officer; Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria coordinated the implementation of the programme with the assistance of the coordinator.

In November – December 2002, a well-coordinated intervention school programme on Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS Prevention was held in ten secondary schools in Lagos State. Ten thousand students benefited immensely from the programme. One thousand five hundred students were selected and trained as Peer health educators. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) provided technical assistance for the programme. Some of the schools visited include Bonic International Secondary School Alimosho, Legacy High School Akowonjo, Modern Age College Ipaja, Levite International Secondary School Egbeda, Chrisland College Idimu, Alimosho Grammar School Alimosho, State High School Alimosho, and Atlas College Alimosho.

In August 2003 Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria in partnership with the IEC workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) organised training of trainers workshop on Mobile Behaviour Change Communication (MBCC) for forty participants. They were selected from various Non Governmental Organisations who are affiliate members of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). However, Prior to the TOT training, Action E3 was involved in the development and production of the BCC materials/flyers that were used during the MBCC Campaign in the state.

In September 2003, Action E3 facilitated a seminar held at the Action Health Incorporated Conference hall. This programme was jointly organized by the Youth Workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency in partnership with its affiliated organisation. Action E3 played a leading role in ensuring that the seminar was successful, the theme for the seminar was, “Youth Media Partnership In Information and HIV /AIDS Prevention Strategies.” The Chief speaker Mr. Omololu Falobi (Project Director Journalist Against AIDS, JAAIDS, Nigeria) was represented by Ms. Constance Ndubuisi – Enyali (Media programme officer JAAIDS). Fifty youth (participants) were present at the seminar and representatives from various media. Focus Group Discussions was held during the seminar.

In November 3, 2003 Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria embarked on Mobile Behaviour Change Communication Campaign in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. The campaign was designed by the IEC workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency and the purpose was to encourage people to imbibe the culture of undergoing voluntary counseling and testing to determine their HIV status. In order to achieve this objective various HIV/AIDS information was put together to sensitise and educate the public about the nature and effects of the disease. Big public buses that carry more than fifty people were used to reach out to individuals and the programme was implemented for five days.

In October 2003, in partnership with Hope for AIDS outreach Mushin, Lagos. A successful workshop was held on Capacity Building and Resource Mobilization. Twenty participants from ten-selected NGOs attended the workshop. Action E3 was part of the NGOs whose members participated at the workshop. The Development Alternatives and Resource Center (DARC) provided the technical support for the workshop.

In December 1, 2003, Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria co-opted with Hope for AIDS Outreach Mushin, Lagos. To organize a rally in commemoration of the world AIDS Day for the year 2003.The rally was held in Mushin local government area. Over two thousand people took part at the rally including officials from Mushin local government.

In January 2004, Action E3 implemented successfully Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS prevention programme in six secondary schools in Akowonjo/ Egbeda Local Government Area of Lagos State. This programme was organized with support from the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). About eight thousand five hundred students benefited immensely from the programme. The following schools were involved in the programme: Living Stone College Akowonjo, Alimosho Grammar School Alimosho, Universal Access College Bameke, Shasha Community Grammar School Akowonjo, Chrisland College Idimu, and State High School Alimosho. The purpose of this project as contained in our proposal is to train in school youths as peer Health Educators, establish anti HIV/AIDS Clubs in schools and to encourage voluntary counseling and testing among the students and teachers.

In April 2004 in strong recognition of our activities and active involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Lagos State. The Coordinator of Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria (Bako John Chukwudi) was elected secretary of the IEC Workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency. Our organisation has being a member of the workgroup since 2003 and has contributed positively in all the activities that the group has initiated and implemented so far.

In July 2004, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria organised Peer Health Education training workshop in Nsukwa, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State for in school youths under the UNICEF/NYSC Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS prevention project. Disu Bisola Jane (Project Development Officer Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria) was in charge of the project). Over thirty students were trained as peer health educators.

In July 2004, Action E3 was among the five Non Governmental Organisation duly selected by the members of the IEC workgroup to implement the second phase- Group one of the Mobile Behaviour Change Communication Campaign in Lagos Mainland Local Government area of Lagos State. The programme was successfully implemented on Friday 3rd and Saturday 31st July 2004.The programme was founded by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). More than five thousand people were reached with HIV/AIDS information/messages. Over the years, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has had good working relations with a number of orgainsations such as, LEAP Africa and Development Alternatives and Resource Center (DARC), Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Society for Family Health, National Youth Service Corps, UNICEF. For instance, some of our members have been nominated by DARC and LEAP Africa to participant in various Leadership training programmes organized by Lead Africa and UNDP/UNESCO, Under the UNDP/UNESCO Foundations For Future Africa’s Leadership Programme. Bako John Chukwudi is currently representing LEAP AFRICA at the joint UNDP/UNESCO) foundations for Africa’s future leadership programme holding in Accra, Ghana.

For more information about Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria Programmes,
Photographs/detailed reports of various programmes
Please feel free to write to the coordinator through the above address Or visit our web site (though under construction at the moment)

Posted by: DAVID SMITH | June 01, 2006 at 12:02 AM

Volume 13, No 22 Homepage About us

Sat, June 03, 2006

Niger Delta: Militants kidnap 8 foreigners , 8 Nigerians

EIGHT expatriate oil workers made up of six Britons, one Canadian and an American were yesterday abducted by armed Ijaw militants from an oil rig near Bilabiri community in Ekeremor local government of Bayelsa State. There is also strong indication that eight Nigerians were kidnapped by thae militants in the attack which has raised new security fears in the oil-rich region. >>More

Patti Boulaye storms Bayelsa

WORLD-acclaimed screen queen and multi-talented artiste, Patti Boulaye will hit Nigeria, her cradle-land early June from England to commission a magnificent edifice to house her pet project on HIV/AIDS awareness, the support for African Charity.>>more

Niger Delta:Militants...
Court sets free suspected ritual killer

A native doctor and juju priest, Mr. Ogu Emeziem, arrested in 2004 over alleged murder and ritual killing in his shrine at Afor Oru in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State was on Wednesday set free by a high court for lack of concrete evidence. >> More

Comply with safety guidelines, OBJ charges Navy

PRESIDENT Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for all Naval forces of African countries to comply with guidelines of relevant conventions such as the International Maritime Organisation’s Security Code 2002 amongst others in order to always avert maritime disasters and reduce the spate of sea-borne mishaps. >> More

Lagos govt threatens to confiscate Ajah land
LAGOS State government has threatened to confiscate the Ajah land in dispute, if the warring parties fail to sheath their swords and reach a compromise.>> More
Champion Newspapers bags "Hero of Democracy" award
Champion Newspapers Limited (CNL), African Independent Television (AIT) and Punch Newspapers are to be honoured next Tuesday, June 6, 2006, at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotels, Abuja.
>> More

Emerging African Leader

HE is acknowledged to be ahead in the provision of projects to enrich the lives of majority of people. He is driven by a positive force that seems unstoppable. And he is focused.

In Nigeria, is known as a bridge builder and a friend of many. Recently in the United States of America (USA), he was honoured by the same university that produced legends including our own Nnamdi Azikiwe. He is Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili.

Next week in Daily Champion we will celebrate in living colours wrapped in an exciting package Dr. Peter Odili, a man whose time has come. Watch out!

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YOU ARE A DARLING.

HALIMATU

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Zak

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May God Bless you more

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May God Bless.

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I recently saw this documentary on Ghanian cinema called Sacredwood: Ghanian Film Industry, and I was really intrigued by your films, like Asimo, and your films you directed. Is there any way I could get some titles sent to me in California, United States? Let me know if this could work. It's impossible to see your films here, as far as I know.
Thank you,
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Posted by: Jason Byrne | August 01, 2006 at 06:43 PM

Welcome to the online office of the Sta Alliance.

The Sta Alliance is an all-inclusive, non-sectarian platform of Professionals, Political Activists, Politicians and Civic Organisers persuaded by the need to provide fresh, energetic and innovative leadership for the governance of Nigeria's economic capital, Lagos State. The Sta Alliance promotes the legislative and political activities of its Chief Missioner, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, as a symbol of its drive for fresh, youthful, dynamic and innovative leadership for Africa's Gateway State to Globalization, Lagos State.

As a broad coalition of individuals and groups, the Alliance aims to mobilize the broad spectrum of Lagosians (men, women and youths) within an outside the shores of Nigeria for the birth of a Model Lagos City-State. A City-State worthy of the appellation, “Centre of Excellence.”

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Posted by: lord | August 07, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Hi Zack,
You are a wonderful actor with a great personality that is captured in every scene in your movies.You look and sound very down-to-earth and trustworthy, not to mention, very believable; this is the power that you possess and it translates into positive perceptions by your fans and audiences alike. Did not know you were that international until I read your bio.Keep up the good work!
T.J. Nanna (USA), Author: "Mind Untamed: Collected Poems"
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Posted by: T.J. Nanna | August 14, 2006 at 02:04 AM

March 2003

OUTRAGEOUS BAT CAMPAIGN RELIES ON HOLLYWOOD MOVIES

British American Tobacco launched a huge promotional campaign Nigeria for its Rothmans brand late last year. The theme of the campaign was "Experience It" and the main feature was blockbuster Hollywood films, screened in large airconditioned domes (supposedly a "promotional first" in Africa). There are many outrageous aspects of the campaign, including free lit cigarette distribution at event entrances. The double [implied] message: Experience Hollywood...Experience Smoking. Read detailed descriptions of the BAT cinema promotional campaign:

Hollywood Comes to Town in a Dome
An Experience Worth the Deal
Report by Adeola Akinremi, JASETE

A DIALOGUE WITH WARNER BROS

After investigating further, we discovered that all the featured films happen to be Warner Bros productions. So we contacted WB's president of international distribution and asked whether WB had given BAT permission to use its movies in a promotional campaign. We were told no, and that the movies must have been "pirated." We then followed up and asked if we could get an official statement from the company to this effect. We also asked what course of action the company was planning to take against BAT.

The response was that WB would be sending a "cease and desist" letter to BAT and would look into issuing a statement. So, we followed up again and asked when the letter would be sent to BAT and if we could have a copy of it. We also asked if WB would be asking BAT for financial compensation, and if so, suggested that it be donated to Nigerian tobacco control groups -- to help undo the immense harm BAT's Hollywood campaign has done to Nigerian tobacco control efforts. We again encouraged the company to issue a public statement and suggested that it include a pledge not to do business with tobacco companies and their agents, and to take legal action against any that use WB material without authorization.

Read the full correspondence

WARNER BROS LAWYER CALLS

Soon after, we got a call from a Warner Bros lawyer, following up on our last email. He thanked us for bringing the issue to the company's attention, but informed us that in order "not to hurt their legal position", we should expect no further email or phone correspondence from the company. Nor do they plan to issue a public statement at this time. The lawyer said that WB agrees that the issue (which, according to him, was "news to them") is "serious", but they have "no timeline" for dealing with it. We were warned that further correspondence between us or "publicity" could "hurt" their efforts to deal with the issue. In other words: the company does not plan to cooperate on the issue in a transparent manner.

PRESS COVERAGE IN LA TIMES LEADS TO MORE QUESTIONS

Having reached a dead end with Warner Bros, we decided to contact the media. Perhaps Warner Bros would be more forthcoming with a journalist than with us. On March 5, 2003, the LA Times published a short piece on the Hollywood promotional campaign in Nigeria. In it, Warner Bros spokeswoman Barbara Brogliatti says that, "This is not something that we would ever condone." Later in the article, however, a spokesman for BAT says that "the company bought the rights to screen the films in good faith last spring from Warner Nu Metro in South Africa, the film studio's distributor there."

Warner Bros says that BAT did not have the right to use the films for its "Experience It" cinema tour. But what DID BAT have the rights to use the films for? Presumably, BAT was not getting the films merely to hold "Warner Bros film night" for its employees!

Read the LA Times article

FOLLOWING UP AGAIN WITH WARNER BROS

After the LA Times article ran, we called up Warner Bros International Distribution office once again to ask:

1) When did the company send the "cease and desist" letter to BAT?

2) What concrete measures is the company taking to ensure that something like this does not happen again? For example, has the company instituted a worldwide policy against licensing films to the tobacco industry and its agents? Will it pledge to take legal action against any tobacco company that distributes or in somehow uses Warner Bros films in promotional campaigns?

3) How much money did Warner Nu Metro receive from BAT? In recognition of the devastating health consequences of BAT's "Experience It" campaign in Nigeria, is Warner Bros willing to donate this money to Nigerian tobacco control groups?

Calls to the Warner Bros international distribution office were not returned, and instead referred to Barbara Brogliatti, Senior VP of Corporate Communications, who did not call back promptly. On March 14, 2003, Essential Action, Reality Check (NY), and three Nigerian tobacco control groups (PADDI, ERA-FoE, and JASETE) launched a fax campaign targeting Warner Bros Chairman and CEO Barry Meyer.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

Miscellaneous information re: Warner Bros films and British American Tobacco
Smoke Free Movies campaign
World No Tobacco Day 2003 - Tobacco-Free Films & Fashion

TAKE ACTION!

Send a free fax to Barry M. Meyer, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros.
(suspended, due to favorable outcome of campaign)

UPDATE

November 11, 2003 - Victory!!
The same evening that the fax campaign was launched, Ms. Brogliatti called and had a lengthy conversation with Essential Action. Warner Bros later informed Essential Action that 50% of the money Warner Nu Metro received from BAT would be donated to a Nigerian tobacco control group. On November 7, 2003, after much waiting, the money was finally received and split among the three Nigerian tobacco control groups that were involved with the campaign.

Posted by: MIchael Doyle | August 17, 2006 at 12:12 AM

I have always wanted to act. I grew up going to the theatres a lot, watching Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yausaki Kurata, Sean Connery, Lee Van Cliff, Jim Kelly, Fred Williamson Tamara Dobson, Sidney Poitier, Amitaab Bachchan, Dahmendra, etc. I also read whatever I could lay my hands on about them. I truly desired to be like them.

Any plans for a legitimate distributor of films in the US?

There is an existing contractual agreement between The Film Maker’s Cooperative of Nigeria (FCON) and the Film Makers Association of Nigeria USA for distribution. It has regrettably not been successful, but it is still being beaten to shape.

You told me that you have just released a gospel CD. So, which is your favorite role? Director, actor or musician?

Frankly, it is very hard for me to say which is my favorite role. However, when ever I am directing I thoroughly enjoy my self and begin to wonder whether I should not concentrate on it.

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Zack, Kudos! You're the man for the job! I haven't watched Nigerian movies that much but believe me, the few I watched in which you featured were just marvellous. Your convictions, stoicism, originality are components that make the messages you intend to convey very appealing. I do hope your presence and roles in Cameroon would be a great inspiration to many, epsecially the students.

Unfortunately, I can't have access to these great movies (Cameroonian and Nigerian) here in Korea. I think you should also consider Asia for your movies in order to answer millions of questions Asians keep asking me about Africa

Posted by: TV Tandia | April 07, 2005 at 06:07 PM

Hey Zach,
Thanks for the encouragements to the Cameroonian folks. I like the natural flavour you give to the things u do on most the movies you feature in. But I think you need to do something about your repeated association with the good-guy roles. This will enable non-hermeneutical audiences (those without the advanced analytical power that may acrue from higher education)to understand that all actors are actors. Otherwise, actors who become too associated with particular kinds of roles, create real images of those kinds of attributes in the viewers' minds. You say you don't usually get the chance to make a choice, but try when you are opportune.

Nollywood is gaining much respect everywhere, but where I am now (SOuth Africa), viewers are a bit concerned with the picture quality of the movies. This is certainly not your dommain, but since you are into partnership deals (and as President of the Actors' Guild), see how you can make gains for the movie industry in Nigeria and its partner-nations as a whole, to this end.

Another thing is the everlasting association of the success of movies with the 'To-God-be the-Glory' discourse. It may pay off some how if every CEO does not take this as some God-given anthem, so that people understand it is not one person writing all the scripts.

Lastly, see how you can advise producers against the hyper commodification of Nollywood movies. The African movie industry musn't go the Hollwood way, by putting profitability first, and the culture itself second. I am talking about unnecessarily long plots (usually two parts of a movie) because copies must be sold; doing movies in a hurry becauses the faces on the poster will make it sell, anyway; and repeated themes because of the fear to try what has not been tested, lest it fails.

I understand it is an uphill task to make what we sit in our couches to watch and critique. But that's what the movie industry itself purports to do about society; striving to make it utopic. So let it also strive for its inward utopia.

You are a great movie image. Congrats on the grounds covered, and keep going!

Akara Ticha is a journalist (CRTV).

Posted by: Akar Ticha | April 10, 2005 at 06:21 AM

Dear sir,
i have been wishing to contact you since i read about you on a magazine, and now is an interview.
i always wanted to say happy birth day to all my known birthday mates while i raise a bottle of wine with the rest of my friends every 4th february of a new year. but means of contact has always been the problem, especially with the one that was born in the same town where i was born Libreville.

Posted by: ugo prosper | April 23, 2005 at 11:29 AM

peace to you from God the father of our Lord Jesus. I have not met u in person, but based on what a friend of mine (who met u when u came to us) said about how humble and friendly u are and somethings I have read about you, I know that u are indeed a wondeful person. I wish u more blessings, more annointing and more gloriuous life. Stay blessed and I am looking forward to meeting u one day by His grace.

Posted by: christina | April 24, 2005 at 03:27 PM

Honorable Orji (that is the way i like to greet you)
I love to watch you act, You have this "gentleman" aura about you. Very PrimPro (prim and proper) and i really admire you. The way you speak so eloquently,the way you walk - everything. I mean shoot, you even look sexier when you frown or are angry - i aint lie. I hope to meet a man with a demeanor like you someday. Very Attractive. Apart from the fact that you are very talented, You seem so intelligent, and I will always support your work.

being the President of SGA (congratulations!), My only concerns are (and i hope you can pass it on for me if you are not the person who handles this issue) the fact that;

1) Nigerian movies mostly dont have the story lines on the boxes of the VCD/VHS,
2) theres no need to break a 90 min movie into 4 parts (part 1 a& b, Part 2 a&b.
3) Sometimes the music in the background drowns what the actors are saying. The music (Celine Dion or what not) dont need to be puttin up so high.
4)Finally like many others, this ban of actors is so unnecessary and the reason just doesnt make sense. When they are making decisions like that they should consider the we the consumers, opiinions count.

If "I" (the consumer) am willing to pay $10-20 to see Genevieve Nnaji in every movie, then so be it, they(and all the rest of the banned actors) deserves to be paid what they demand. Maybe put a cap on it for just a couple of years but dont simply ban them.

The demand for them here in the west (UK and USA) exceeds supply. Please tell these marketers (or whomever decided on this ban) to respect the consumers WANTs & NEEDS. I am sure there is many ways in which this could have been sorted out than to simply "Ban" them. To me its senseless.

AND IN CLOSING "HONARABLE ORJI" GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL AVENUES OF YOUR LIFE AND MOST OF ALL YOUR FAMILY

Posted by: Akos | April 25, 2005 at 11:12 AM

hey Zack just want u to know that i like you very much.

Posted by: mama traore | April 26, 2005 at 07:56 PM

Zachee, Congratulations for being the president of the guide, and i'm also praying that God will give you the grace to do that which is expected of you, i must say from what i have read from magazine and other papers about you, you are a man with a good heart, you have the quality and that is why you have been elected the president of the guide, i wish and hope to see you someday. And i also want to request from you that there are some talented people who would want to be given the opportunity to display their talent in the movie industry, can there be any way we can be reached and granted this opportunity?

Posted by: Kristy | May 11, 2005 at 02:45 AM

Hi Zachee,coincidentally we attended the same Primary School in Buea.I was there when it was RCM-BUEA TOWN.I dont know if u met teachers like Mmes EPANTI,EKEMA,ANUMA?They were some of my teachers.I had many Nigerian classmates but I can remember only CHIJOKE EZIMA but I dont where he can be now.
I've always admire u when acting.I dont know why u always chose parts where women torment u alot.
Anyway,lots of courage and stay blessed.

Posted by: shamla | May 13, 2005 at 09:35 AM

Zachee congratulation for being the president of guid,i`m praying that God will help you to achieve what you want.I`m based in london,infact I really like your movies they are really nice and encourages me aswell.I would like to be your friend so please e-mail me.
Anyway lots of courage and stay cool.

Posted by: Gloria Mensah | May 31, 2005 at 05:43 AM

hey zack i really enjoy ur films and as a jamaican livin in britain watchin ur films has made me realised how much we have lost. I nicknamed u kevin costner because of your quiet demeaner.in my spare time i watched nig movies and nothing more. ive encouraged my jamaican friends to do the same and hope that we can see a collaboration with jamaican actors. u r a true black man and i admire u greatly. id love a personal response from u.keep up the good work my brother and hope to see u in the flesh one day

Posted by: lorene | June 27, 2005 at 01:40 PM

Bravo zack

we really like you here in malawi and all fans says hie to you. please email so that we can talk more really theres more to be discussed

Posted by: ulemu chimwala | June 28, 2005 at 03:51 AM

I am happy for what you are doing.

I wish/hope to distribute and retail Nigerian Movies in the future through The African Store.

Thanks and God bless.

Okafor David
www.okafordavid.com

Posted by: The African Store | July 30, 2005 at 01:53 PM

Hi Zack, What happened to WEB 2. I have being waiting for it

Posted by: Di | August 01, 2005 at 07:59 PM

Hi Zack, just wanna let you know that you're doing a heck of a job. Keep it up

Posted by: Victor Mensah | October 09, 2005 at 07:24 PM

Zach has been one of the greatest Nigerian Actors home and abroad. I so much appriciate his job, and I will just urge him to keep the flag flying, and stay blessed.Take care.

Posted by: Qudirat Hakeem-Apanpa | November 20, 2005 at 09:26 AM

Hi Zach, I love your kind of job, its marvelous, please keep it up.

Posted by: Olawale Apanpa | November 20, 2005 at 09:29 AM

Hi Zach you are a brave man, l really enjoy you in all the films you act, you always look good that every woman will admire you.

Posted by: Asek Mado | November 25, 2005 at 06:54 AM

Hi Zack,

It was wonderful reading about you over www.postnewsline.com It also linked me up to your website www.zackorji.net May the almighty bless and protect you and your family.

Brother, I will like you to advice me on this issue. I have a film I am working on now of which I want it to be acted there in Nigeria. I don`t know the procedure. Can you please, help advice me on what to do ? This movie I believe will teach many Africans a very powerful lesson.

It is a TRUE STORY " politics,occultism etc " I will tell you more about it ! I have watch many Nigerian movie but I will like to rest assure you that the story will open a new window of inspiration to most film writters.

Blood money was a powerful film brother. May God once more give you the power to educate many people accross the world through your great works.

Happy Chrismas and New Year in advance.I love you, brother!

Posted by: Bah A. Armstrong | December 20, 2005 at 08:58 AM

Hie Zack

I like the way you act in all the films which I have been watching. Keep it up.

Happy New Year

Wanangwa Mwafulirwa From Malawi

Posted by: Wanangwa Mwafulirwa | January 04, 2006 at 10:44 AM

Hi Zack,
Thank you for the good work.we truely appreciate the work you do and keeping our families informed on life issues.we constantly have you in our homes by watching your movies.Especially those with achristian message.

we missed your visit in uganda and hope there is away we could contact you for business.we have tried to get your contacts in vain.you can call these numbers 256 77341383,256 77370741.

please its very important.
God bless.

Posted by: Pastor Kaliisa Dickson | January 06, 2006 at 04:13 AM

I love to see you acting. You are gentle, the way you talk the way you laugh, i love everything about you and will always want to see you in any Nigerian film.

I wish i will get a nice and gentle husband like you.

I like you very much.

God Bless you and your family.

Posted by: Gladys Boafo | January 25, 2006

Posted by: EDWARD | August 17, 2006 at 12:15 AM

Zack,

I like the way you act. Whenever I have an opportunity to watch any movie which you are featured in, you often overwhelm me with your acting prowess.

You are one of the best actors in the world.

Posted by: Magret Lijenje | September 13, 2006 at 05:57 AM

You are a really talented actor, keep it up!

Posted by: Blessing | October 12, 2006 at 06:34 PM

Great man great actor of all standards it is always a delight to watch your movies. God strenghtens you for the great work you are doing for Africa and the whole world

Posted by: Emmanuel | October 18, 2006 at 12:55 PM

i love zach's films alot the ones i've watched and anytime i want to hire a film i always look out for the ones you feature in it. and your wife too only she isn't frequent in films 'wetin dey happen?'

Posted by: nikky | November 17, 2006 at 02:26 PM

IM FROM TANZANIA - EAST AFRICA

Posted by: Catherine | December 04, 2006 at 07:06 AM

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