…As EKEDC’s new CEO says: I will fight against vandalism, energy theft***
In furtherance of its corporate social responsibility, the Lagos Channel Management (LCM) has donated fifteen grinding machines valued at N2million to Isale Eko traders, calling on other corporate organisations and well meaning individuals to do same to reduce crime in the country.
Speaking during the presentation of grinding machines to the traders in Lagos, the Managing Director, Danny Fuchs represented by Human Resources Manager of the company, Prince Ifalade Oyekan said that government alone should not be expected to shoulder the responsibility of providing welfare for the needy in the society, urging other corporate organisations and well meaning individuals to lend helping hands.
“We at LCM since 2009 kick started a project of supporting the orphanage homes and the less privilege but we also want to see how we can support able bodied individuals in the society, and that is why we are doing this project”.
“Since I’m from Isale Eko, it will not be well if I do not give back to the society I came from”, Oyekan said.
Recognising the Christmas season as the season of love, Oyekan mentioned that the dredging company also recognises individuals who are not buoyant in the society and will support in their little way.
Lagos Channel Management, Human Resources Manager, Prince Ifalade Oyekan (centre) with the beneficiaries
In attendance at the event Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the Governor Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant on Sports facilities Bolaji Yusuf, Chairman Lagos Island, Hon. Adetoyese Olusi, Hon. Rasaq Ishola Lawal, Princess Omolara Oyekan-Olumegbon amongst others.
The beneficiaries include Adijat Hassan, Kehinde Badiru, Abolore Opebi, Idowu Agboola, Iya Yusuf, Taofeek Aromire, Iyabo Adebara, Sherifat Adeoye, Iya Ayi, Tahibat Salami and Iyabo Awise.
Representative of the beneficiaries, Sherifat Adeoye who expressed in Yoruba was full of gratitude to the organization and promised utilising the machine to its fullest.
“Myself and other beneficiaries are grateful to the company, we cannot thank them enough but we know that God will continue to bless them even as we promise to use this machine very well”, she said.
The grinding machines
Prince Oyekan also announced that three of the grinding machines were given to the vulnerable.
It will be recalled that the dredging giant company recently donated N5million to five orphanage homes in Lagos state.
Read more…YULETIDE: LCM Donates N5m To Five Orphanages
In the meantime, the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Mr Adeoye Fadeyibi, has pledged to step up the fight against vandalism and energy theft in its network.
Fadeyibi stated this in Lagos, assuring that those who engage in material theft and meter bypass would find it regrettable in 2018.
“It is a thing of big concern that whilst we toil day and night to continuously improve on our operations and services, some unpatriotic individuals are engaging in the condemnable act of energy theft and meter by-pass.
“Our advice to such people is straightforward and simple.
“Change your ways or get disgraced or we will explore all legal options, including prosecution and naming and shaming in the media, to bring such saboteurs of our efforts to book.
“Let it be known that though the leadership of the Eko Disco has changed, the business, the market and our products remain the same, just like our goals,’’ he said.
Fadeyibi said that he would ensure that the right people are put in the right roles and equipped with the right tools, in order for the company to effectively meet the expectations of its customers.
“No business thrives when key players work without clear-cut direction about their destination.
“This is why we must set standards for all functions and roles, so we can know how we are faring in the realization of our set goals.
“Our goal is to create more and more inclusive leaders and individuals that go above and beyond towards the realization of our corporate goals.
“For business profitability to be attained, we must plan together, move together and succeed together,’’ he said.
The EKEDC boss promised to ensure regular supply of electricity in its operational territory.
“I will work to ensure we achieve low level of Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses,’’ he added.
The new CEO succeeded Mr Oladele Amoda, the pioneer chief executive of EKEDC who retired last week.
