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BEDC donates musical set to group in Sapele
The Management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc has donated musical instruments to members of Sapele Choral Musical Group, in Delta.
The representative of BEDC management and Head Community Engagement and Special Project, Mr Curtis Nwadei, on Thursday in Sapele said the gesture was part of BEDC’s Corporate Social Rsponsibility (CSR).
Nwadei noted that the donation was also in line with the company’s strategy aimed at contributing toward the development of its host community.
Nwadei said, “we know the importance of music, (Psalm 98 vs 5-6, Sing praises on the harp to our God).
“We have the obligation and responsibility to ensure that our business is not just to provide electricity to people, but also support people in the community where we operate.
“CSR in BEDC is for us to get closer to our customers and we are urging you to also support BEDC in return by encouraging each other as BEDC customers to pay your electricity bills.
“We believe in supporting social programmes under our CSR initiative by patnering with groups such as Sapele Choral Musical Group.”
Responding, The founder of Sapele Chorals, Sir Sunny Omatseye, commended BEDC for the kind gesture.
Omatsaye, represented by the director of the chorals, Mrs Racheal Arenyeka, noted that the musical instruments would inspire the group to propagate the gospel of Christ to mankind.
According to Omatseye, the choral group is inter-denominational from churches within Delta, an initiative aimed at empowering the youth through music to make them relevant in the society.
“it is usually a great relief when corporate organisations like BEDC come out to contribute to the efforts of willing Nigerians who are truly ready to give the youth the best.
“This instrument will keep them busy instead of roaming round streets aimlessly and by so doing getting themselves involved in unworthy acts detrimental to the growth of our nation,” he said.
Omatsaye assured BEDC that the musical group would carry out enlightenment campaigns to educate the people on the importance of paying electricity bills promptly.
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By Sodiq Adelakun
The Lagos State Government has announced the passing of its Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Soyannwo died on Wednesday after a brief illness at the age of 55.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed his condolences to the Soyannwo family, describing the late Deputy Chief of Staff as a “brother and a servant of the people.
According to the statement, “In deep sorrow, the Lagos State Government announces the passing of the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Mr. Governor, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo.
“Soyannwo died today after a brief illness. He was 55.
“Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on behalf of the Government and people of Lagos, sends his condolences to the Soyannwo family.
“I have lost a brother and a servant of the people,” Mr. Governor said while breaking the news to the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting,
“After a minute’s silence in respect of the late DCoS, Mr. Governor ended the EXCO meeting.”
The late Gboyega Soyannwo is survived by a wife and two children.
About 24 persons were early in the morning on Wednesday critically injured following a mosque explosion at Gadan Village, Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State
SP Abdullahi Haruna, the Public Relations Officer of the Kano Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.
According to him, “Today, 15/05/2024 at about 0520hrs, reports were received that, there was an explosion at a Mosque in Gadan Village, Gezawa LGA, Kano State, during “Subhi Prayer,” and that some people got injured.”
He further explained that on receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, immediately deployed the command’s combined teams consisting of experts in Explosive Ordnance Disposal Chemical Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) led by CSP Haruna Isma’il and other Crime-Scene Policemen led by Divisional Police Officer, Gezawa Division, CSP Haruna Iliya.
The scene, according to the PPRO, was cordoned-off and twenty-four victims, including 20 male adults and four male children, were evacuated and rushed to Murtala Mohammed Specialist Hospital Kano where they are currently receiving treatment.
He further explained that a forensic analysis at the preliminary stage revealed a suspected petrol explosion, of which a full investigation is ongoing, adding that the principal suspect had been identified and arrested adding that the suspect is now with the police.
The PPRO stated that the suspect is Shafi’u Abubakar, aged 38 years, who said his action was purely in hostility following prolonged family disagreement over sharing of inheritance, of which those that he alleged to have cheated him were in the mosque at that moment and he did that for his voice to be heard.
While the suspect is currently in police custody, he explained that a detailed investigation is ongoing and will be made public in due course.
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