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Abandoned Worker Who Died from Electrocution While Working At Ex-Lagos Governor, Fashola’s House, State Ministry”.
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Court Remand 4 Persons For Stealing, Vandalising EKEDC Property

By Olatunde Dodondawa A magistrate court has remanded four persons for vandalising properties belonging to Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). They were caught stealing, damaging, and vandalizing cables, transformers, and other equipment before they were arrested and charged in court. This was made known in a statement signed by the […]

By Olatunde Dodondawa Left-Right: Babatunde Lasaki (GM, Corporate Communications, EKEDC), Babor Egeregor (Director EKEDC), Tien George (Director WPG), Charles Momoh (Director EKEDC), Wola Joseph (Chief Legal Officer, EKEDC), Dere Otubu (Chairman EKEDC Board Of Directors) HE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Tinuade Sanda (MD/CEO EKEDC), Ernest Oji (Director WPG), Olalere Odusote (LASG, Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources), Shola Mosunlola Shasore (Perm. Sec LASG, Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources) Mr. Mukhtaar Tijani (GM, Lagos State, Electricity Board). The Board and Management Team of Eko Electricity Distribution Company recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The visit was to congratulate the Governor on his re-election and discussed ways of collaboration with the Lagos State Government on the decentralization of power and optimization of service delivery to consumers.  
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PhotoNews: EKEDC Pays Courtesy Visit To The Governor Of Lagos State

By Olatunde Dodondawa The Board and Management Team of Eko Electricity Distribution Company recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The visit was to congratulate the Governor on his re-election and discussed ways of collaboration with the Lagos State Government on the decentralization of power and optimization of service […]

Abandoned Worker Who Died from Electrocution While Working At Ex-Lagos Governor, Fashola’s House, State Ministry”.
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“We Didn’t Abandon Our Staff, Sahara Reporters’ Claim Untrue, Misleading” – EKEDC

By Olatunde Dodondawa RE: Sahara Reporters story on alleged abandonment of Staff. Eko DisCo has refuted the false claim by SAHARA REPORTERS that it abandoned worker who died from electrocution while working at Ex-Lagos Governor, Fashola’s house, State Ministry.   Eko DisCo said: “As a responsible organization, our priority has […]

Dr. Tinuade Sanda: The Steady Hands of an Astute Leader
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Dr. Tinuade Sanda: The Steady Hands of an Astute Leader

By Olatunde Dodondawa   When Dr. Tinuade Sanda was appointed the MD/CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) in March of 2022, not many may have expected the seamless assumption of such a lofty role, the raft of reforms that followed shortly after, and the sustained progress that has continued […]

Dr. Tinuade Sanda Becomes Managing Director, CEO Of Eko Electricity Distribution Company
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Celebrating 365 Days of Purposeful Leadership: The Passionate, Purposeful And Peerless Dr. Sanda In The EKEDC Saddle

By Olatunde Dodondawa Leadership is the force that propels change. Meaningful change. This has remained true over time and continues to be the bedrock upon which great accomplishments are based. Dr. Tinuade Sanda, MD/CEO of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), embodies this truth. She symbolizes purposeful, passionate, and peerless leadership. […]

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EKEDC Cries Out Against Assault On Its Staff

By Olatunde Dodondawa Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Thursday cried out against the assault on its staff while on duty calling it barbaric and inhumane. This was made known in a statement signed by Godwin Idemudia, the Chief Spokesperson of the electricity distribution company following the assault of Mr. […]

Eko DISCO Assures Customers In Ijora, Apapa Districts Of Improved Service Delivery
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Eko DISCO Assures Customers In Orile, Apapa Districts Of Improved Service Delivery

Olatunde Dodondawa Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has assured it will upgrade its service delivery in Orile and Apapa environs at customer engagement forums held on November 10 and 17 respectively, in continuation of its strategic plan to engage electricity consumers across its franchise area for improved service delivery based […]

PRESS RELEASE 1. EKO DISCO APPOINTS TINUADE SANDA AS ITS DEPUTY CEO 2. TINUADE SANDA NAMED EKEDC DEPUTY CEO 3. TINUADE SANDA BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE DEPUTY CEO EKO DISCO The Board of Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the Deputy Managing Director of Eko the Company. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sanda was the Chief Accounting Officer, a position she had occupied since 2013. This announcement was made by the EKEDC General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia through an official statement to the press. He stated, ‘we are pleased to announce that the Board of Eko DisCo has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the new Deputy CEO, which is in line with the company’s strategies and procedures. The Board and the Management are confident in Dr. Sanda’s proficiency and capacity to assist in leading the company towards its vision of becoming the leading and customer-centric electricity distribution company in Africa.’ In his statement, the Board Chairman, EKEDC, Mr. Oritsedere Otubu said “We are proud to announce Tinuade Sanda our first female Deputy CEO. Her appointment has proven the resilience of our succession planning mechanisms and the value we place on our corporate governance practices, which underpin our philosophy of building and recognizing home-grown talents.’’ Dr. Tinuade Sanda is a senior executive with vast experience in Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Taxation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance Regulation, Risk Management and Financial Modeling. Prior to joining EKEDC in 2013, Dr. Tinuade was the Head, Finance and Administration at Vanguard Energy Resources, a leading oil and gas trading services company. In 2001, she joined the banking sector at Chartered Bank of Nigeria where she rose through the ranks before joining Access Bank as the Head of Retail Risk Management till 2012 when she left the sector. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, and master’s degree in Business Administration from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. She also attended Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation Program at the Harvard Business School in 2015. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Nigeria; Institute of Management Consultants, United States; and Institute of Professional Financial Managers, London. She is also an Associate Member of Risk Management Association of Nigeria; Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria; and the Institute of Directors, Nigeria. In 2020, She was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Financial Management & Entrepreneurship from the ICON University of Management Science & Technology, Benin Republic. Reacting to her appointment, Dr. Tinuade Sanda expressed her gratitude towards her new responsibility in the Company. She stated, ‘I appreciate the Board’s belief in my ability as I look forward to supporting the CEO in developing Eko DisCo further with the formidable workforce. “We know our role in the electricity industry; hence, I am going to give my best to ensure EKEDC continues to deliver on its promise to our customers and enhance collaboration with stakeholders to bring about further growth and development in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.’ Dr. Sanda is an active participant in the electricity market, and she is a member of the CFO subcommittee of The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) where her innovative ideas have led to positive changes introduced in the financial processes and systems of participants in the power sector.
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Eko Disco Appoints Tinuade Sanda As Its Deputy CEO

By Olatunde Dodondawa The Board of Directors of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Tinuade Sanda as the Deputy Managing Director of Eko the Company. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sanda was the Chief Accounting Officer, a position she had occupied since 2013. This announcement […]

…”we currently receive between 400-450MW from the national grid, and this can no longer meet the present demand of our customers” – Otubu
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Eko Disco Moves To Improve Power Supply In Agbara, Lekki, And Educational Institutions In Lagos

…”we currently receive between 400-450MW from the national grid, and this can no longer meet the present demand of our customers” – Otubu By Olatunde Dodondawa The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has signed an agreement with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) towards improving electricity supply to Agbara, […]