ATIKU PLEDGES SCHOLARSHIP TO VIRAL NIGER TEEN MINER. (PHOTO).

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 Atiku pledges scholarship to viral Niger teen miner Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said his “heart breaks” each time he watches a viral video of a teenage artisanal miner, Yusuf Aliyu, speaking at a mining site in Niger State after the deaths of 37 miners in the state. Atiku, in a statement posted on his X handle, said he was prepared to support the boy’s education, describing him as a child whose intelligence and confidence should be nurtured in a classroom rather than by working at a mining site. “I have watched Yusuf Aliyu’s video repeatedly, and each time, my heart breaks. A child with such intelligence, clarity and confidence should be in a classroom building his future—not struggling for survival in a community surrounded by gold but buried in poverty. “I cannot look at him and see an ‘illegal miner.’ I see a Nigerian child failed by the country that should have protected him. I see brilliance trapped by poverty and enormous promise abandoned by leadership,” ...

LAGOS STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD HOLDS Y2024 RETREAT FOR STAFF, STAKEHOLDERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 LAGOS STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD HOLDS Y2024 RETREAT FOR STAFF, STAKEHOLDERS


The Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) has held its Y2024 Staff and Stakeholders’ Retreat at Protea Hotel, Marriott Lagos Kuramo Waters, Victoria Island. 


With the theme, “Harnessing Opportunities in the New Lagos Electricity Market Towards Achieving a 21st Century Economy,” the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to advance Lagos’ energy sector. 


In his keynote address, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye outlined the government’s commitment to creating a clean, sustainable, and self-sufficient electricity system. He emphasised leveraging renewable energy, innovative technologies, and robust infrastructure to position Lagos as a global leader in energy innovation. 


In a similar vein, Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiola Olowu stressed the importance of collaboration and synergy


The General Manager of LSEB, Engr. K.A.T. Balogun, while welcoming participants, emphasised the retreat’s role in unlocking the Lagos electricity market’s potential.


Mrs. Aderinsola Olanrewaju, Director of Legislative Drafting at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, highlighted the new law's provisions, which align with international standards to foster transparency, investor confidence, and regulatory excellence.


Notable attendees at the retreat include Engr. Abiola Kosegbe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources; Mrs. Adetutu Ososanya, Permanent Secretary, Parastatal Monitoring Office, represented by Mrs. Funmilayo Owolabi, and Mrs. Amina Yeside Hamza, Deputy Director of Administration and HR, representing the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office.


The retreat’s sessions featured dynamic discussions on innovative strategies to improve energy access, drive economic growth, and achieve sustainability goals. With a focus on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation, the event reinforced Lagos’ vision of becoming a global leader in energy transformation, driving Nigeria and Africa towards a sustainable and resilient electricity future. 


The retreat marks a significant milestone following the recent enactment of the Lagos Electricity Law, which sets the foundation for a transformative energy market in the State.

One more photo below. 


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