The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) board of Directors of has hired Dr Tinuade Sanda, as the Deputy Managing Director of the company.
This was made known in a statement issued and signed by the company’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, on Monday.
According to the statement, Sanda, who was the Chief Accounting Officer prior to her appointment – a position she had occupied since 2013 – was appointed to assist in leading the company toward its vision of becoming the leading and customer-centric electricity distribution company in Africa as the board and the management are confident in her proficiency and capacity.
Oritsedere Otubu, the Board Chairman, EKEDC said, “Her appointment has proven the resilience of our succession planning mechanisms and the value we place on our corporate governance practices, which underpin our philosophy of building and recognising home-grown talents.”
The newly appointed Deputy MD said she will embrace collaboration with stakeholders to bring about further growth and development in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.
She said, “I appreciate the board’s belief in my ability as I look forward to supporting the CEO in developing Eko DisCo further with the formidable workforce. We know our role in the electricity industry; hence, I am going to give my best to ensure EKEDC continues to deliver on its promise to our customers.
“We will enhance collaboration with stakeholders to bring about further growth and development in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.”
Notably, the appointment makes Sanda the first female Deputy Managing Director.
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