News
Electricity: Group lauds REA for transparent, efficient service delivery
The Association of Rural Electrification Contractors of Nigeria (ARECON) has commended the Managing Director, Rural Electricity Agency (REA), Mr Abba Aliyu, for enhancing transparency and efficiency the agency’s service delivery.
The National Public Relation Officer of ARECON, Mr Rotimi Raheem, gave the commendation in an interview with the on Friday in Abuja.
According to him, it is only unpatriotic individuals that will always want to bring down REA and its management team.
“It is worthy to note that malicious and complete falsehood going on in the social media concerning Rural Electrification Agency will not help the electricity sector.
“ARECON has therefore aligned itself with the lofty ideas of Aliyu in moving the Agency forward in the right direction.
“We therefore advise the general public to shun any form of fake news, misinformation, disinformation and fabricated allegations against the REA.
“We know that in this era of fake news, some regressive minds would want to involve in mischievous endeavours to rundown a progressive individual.
“Such retrogressive minds have become uncomfortable with the open transparency been adopted by Aliyu and his management team in repositioning REA for a greater efficiency and project delivery,’’ Raheem said.
The reports have that Aliyu has over 20 years of experience in energy policy and organisational development.
He also served as General Manager at the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc
His leadership has resulted in securing approval for the $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scaleup (DARES) facility from the World Bank.
REA has continued to roll out solar off-grid power solutions and grid extension to millions of unserved and underserved Nigerians.
REA has been successful particularly because of critical partnerships with key Government counterparts and both national and international stakeholders as well as the private sector.
(NAN)
Health
Ultimate Health HMO appoints 2 directors
Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.
He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.
“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.
“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.
Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.
He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.
Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.
“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.
“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.
“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.
The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.
He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.
“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.
“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.
NAN
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