The project is in keeping with Egbin Power’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure development, socio-economic growth, and effective policing to promote safety and security in the company’s host communities.

Speaking at the unveiling of the newly revamped Ijede Police Station in Ijede community, the Lagos State Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Admin, Mr. Ewah Bassey commended Sahara Foundation and Egbin Power Plc for upgrading the Police State to provide conducive environment and better facility for the officers.

He said: “We express deep appreciation to Egbin Power and Sahara Group for this wonderful renovation project. We want to assure them that what they have done today will be properly maintained and we extend our hands of fellowship to them and the people of these communities. I want to reassure them that we will continue to render better security to the communities.”

He further stated that the project will go a long way in boosting the morale of the officers at the station and supporting the police officers’ effort towards promoting peace and security in the community.”

While commending the organizations, the Area Commander, Area ‘N’ Ijede Division, ACP S. K. Bawa noted that the renovation project carried out by Egbin Power Plc and Sahara Foundation is a noteworthy initiative, which would further boost security in the communities and improve the welfare of officers in the Police Station.

Similarly, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom HRM, Oba (Dr.) Adeoriyomi Oyebo applauded Sahara Power and Egbin for enhancing security in the communities through the intervention.

“From the project we have just commissioned, I want to commend the efforts of the Management of Egbin Power and Sahara Foundation. This is the kind of cooperation that exists between the organizations, the communities, and the Police. I want to urge the Police, especially at the Divisional Level here at Ijede to make good use of the laudable project and make sure that the project is sustained and maintained,” the monarch said.

Chief Executive Officer, Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour explained that Egbin Power Plc through Sahara Foundation has further demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by making an impact in the lives of people and adding value to communities where the organizations operate.

“This initiative is part of our strategy at Egbin Power Plc to be closer to the communities where we operate. The Police are a vital part of our stakeholders in the society, and we appreciate the effort and resources they apply to deliver adequate security to protect lives and property. We also know they are doing their best to keep people and property safe in our communities. So, through projects of this nature, we will continue to demonstrate our encouragement and support for them in discharging their duties and to make a difference.” he said.

In her remarks, Ejiro Gray, Director Governance & Sustainability, Sahara Group, said “the intention of this initiative is to ensure that our Police officers who risk their lives every day and night to secure lives and property in our communities are able to perform their duties in a conducive atmosphere and with the right infrastructure and facilities. So, this is one of the ways we are contributing our quota to that agenda of promoting access to energy, sustainable environment by transforming lives and livelihood at Sahara Foundation, Sahara Group and by extension Egbin Power Plc. We cannot talk about making an impact without providing adequate security of lives and property which is a core component of the wellbeing of every society and communities.”

The commissioning of the police station which took place on Thursday, January 26th, 2023, had in attendance other representatives from the Nigerian Police Force, staff of Egbin Power, Sahara Foundation, and stakeholders from Ipakan, Ijede and Egbin in communities including Regent of Ijede, High Chief Musediq Aliu; Chairman, Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Alogba; Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Prince Ademola Oyesanya among other dignitaries.

Egbin Power Plc, through Sahara Foundation remains fully committed to bringing energy to life responsibly through sustainable projects and interventions that improve lives and livelihoods across its host communities.

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The beneficiaries of the seed funding include Ayilara Assurance Oluchi, CEO of OnePad Reusable Pad, Nigeria; Lamin Ceesay, CEO of Karakunku Farm, the Gambia; Aminu Moses Rex, CEO Delfak Nigeria Ltd; Claude Albert Moghomaye, CEO, Bertec, Cameroon; Michael Osumune, CEO, Moon Innovations, Nigeria; Adeyemi Tunde, Ceo, D-Olivette Global Enterprise, Nigeria and Olawale Thompson, CEO, Planet Savers Global Ltd, Nigeria.

Other beneficiaries include James Thuch Madhier, South-Sudan; Ligare Allan, Kenya; Siwelwa Lazarous, Zambia; and Gerasia Laurent Andrea, Tanzania.

The three-month Fellowship was organized by Sahara Foundation in collaboration with LEAP AFRICA, a youth-focused leadership development nonprofit organization; and Impact Amplifier, a social enterprise that accelerates the investment readiness, growth and capital provision of high impact, innovative social enterprises in Africa.

The objective of the Fellowship is to better equip African social entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skill sets required to build sustainable businesses, capable of addressing the continent’s challenges.

Faced with challenges such as inadequate energy, waste management, unemployment, poverty, climate challenges occasioned by drought, flooding, extreme heat etc.

These African social innovators are helping to address Africa’s social economic issues with their business models.

The need to accelerate Africa’s growth in access to energy and promote sustainable environments across the continent, inspired the creation of the Sahara Impact Fund Fellowship programme. We believe that Africa’s biggest challenges need diverse, local problem solvers and Sahara Foundation is helping to identify and empower these social solution providers.

Speaking on the motivation behind the Fund during the SIF close out ceremony, Pearl Uzokwe, Director, Sahara Foundation commented that Sahara Foundation is committed to impacting lives and building sustainable societies across Africa.

She said, “The Sahara Impact Fund was set up to help close the gap in energy equality in Africa, as well as promote sustainable environment through the empowerment of creative social entrepreneurs working to move Africa from a continent of potentials to actualization”.

Uzokwe urged the social entrepreneurs to use the training and funds received from the programme to advance their business dreams and congratulated all 21 Fellows who participated in this year’s programme.

Also addressing the Fellows at the close out ceremony, Ndidi Nwuneli, Founder, Leap Africa, congratulated the Fellows for successfully completing the programme.

Nwuneli implored them to make good use of the knowledge acquired and help improve Africa’s development with their ideas and abilities. She also thanked Sahara Foundation for powering this initiative and commended their commitment to advancing Social Development Goal (SDG) 17 – Partnership for the Goals.

Speaking on behalf of the recipients, Lazarous Siwelwa from Zambia, expressed excitement and gratitude on behalf of the 2022 Fellows.

Siwelwa thanked Sahara Foundation, Leap Africa, and Impact Amplifier for putting together such a rewarding experience that exposed them to quality business knowledge, tools, and networks guaranteed to impact their businesses for good.

In closing, Uzokwe speaking to the Fellows again, stated, “This is not the end”.

The Sahara Foundation is looking to continue this relationship and we urge you all as ambassadors to go out there and strengthen your businesses and each other.

Leverage this network and build impactful social enterprises. As social entrepreneurs, Africa’s future depends on your actions today.

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