HIV: RELIGIOUS LEADERS URGED TO LEAD FIGHT AGAINST STIGMA AS LSACA DRIVES COMMUNITY ACTION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HIV: RELIGIOUS LEADERS URGED TO LEAD FIGHT AGAINST STIGMA AS LSACA DRIVES COMMUNITY ACTION  The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), has called on religious leaders across the state to become champions of HIV prevention and advocates against HIV-related stigma within their communities. The call was made during a Sensitisation workshop for religious leaders on HIV and AIDS prevention and HIV-Related stigma held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Alausa, Ikeja.  Speaking at the event, the Chief Executive Officer of LSACA, Dr. Folakemi Animashaun highlighted the influential role faith leaders play in shaping public attitudes, promoting healthy behaviours, and fostering compassion for people living with HIV. Dr. Animashaun noted that despite remarkable progress in HIV treatment and care, stigma and discrimination continue to hinder efforts to end the epidemic. She stressed that fear of rejection and misinformation of...

GENCOS THREATEN NATIONWIDE SHUTDOWN OVER ₦4TRN DEBT. (PHOTO).


 GenCos Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Over ₦4trn Debt


Power generation companies (GenCos) have warned of an imminent shutdown of power plants nationwide due to an outstanding ₦4 trillion debt owed by the Federal Government.


In a statement released on Monday by Col. Sani Bello (Rtd), Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC), the GenCos revealed they are owed ₦2 trillion for electricity supplied in 2024 and ₦1.9 trillion in legacy debts.


They lamented receiving less than 30% of their monthly invoices, citing severe cash flow constraints, regulatory hurdles, and inadequate government budgetary allocation for the sector.


The companies warned that failure to urgently address the liquidity crisis could lead to national grid collapse and security challenges, urging immediate action and a clear debt repayment plan.

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