A FLORIDA SEA TOW CAPTAIN SAVED A MAN FROM A BURNING SHIP ONLY TO BE SHOVED OVERBOARD AND HAVE HIS BOAT STOLEN.(PHOTO)

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 No good deed goes unpunished.  A Florida sea tow captain saved a man from a burning ship only to be shoved overboard and have his boat stolen. This shocking incident occurred near Marco Island on March 6th. On that date, a call went out regarding a burning boat. The captain of a sea tow boat heard the distress call and rushed to provide aid. He was able to quickly locate the burning boat and  discovered 40-year-old, Ryan Deiter, and his dog onboard the burning ship. Wasting no time, the captain of the sea tow boat was able to maneuver alongside the distressed boat and begin efforts to extricate Deiter and his dog from the doomed vessel.  Eventually, the sea tow captain was able to pull both Deiter and his dog onboard the tow boat. However, once Deiter was pulled to safety, he repaid a stranger's kindness with treachery.  Deiter shoved the captain from his own boat and fled the scene in the stolen boat, leaving the man who had just risked his own vessel and life...

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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