Oredola Adeola

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has reaffirmed its dedication to backing health and wellness as well as sports development programs, showcased during the Tennis Tournament hosted at Ikoyi Club 1938.

Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC, made this remark at the closing ceremony of the EKEDC Tennis Tournament recently held at Ikoyi Club 1938.

Advisors Reports gathered that the leading utility firm organised the week-long EKEDC Tennis Tournament at Ikoyi Club 1938, as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.

The week-long tournament, according to the statement shared with Tiwalade Haastrup, HoG, Media Relations & Internal Communications, EKEDC Corporate Communications, and obtained by Advisors Reports was in line with the Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility pillars, Health and Wellness.

He said that the event had captains of industries, businessmen, and professionals in attendance, adding that the participants were grouped into the different business units of EKEDC with Ibeju District emerging as overall champions while Lekki District was the runners-up.

Meanwhile, Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC in her remark emphasized the importance of health and wellness in the society.

She said, “This tournament underscores and aligns with our healthy competitive spirit and striving for excellence. We will stop at nothing until we achieve our aim of providing a safe, reliable, and constant electricity supply to all our customers.

“Beyond that, in line with our tagline of empowering the quality of lives, we will also improve our immediate communities through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as well as strategic partnerships and sponsorships such as this aimed at promoting Health and Wellness.

“We are also committed to sports development because that is another area that can bring growth to our immediate community,” she said.

Diran Famakinwa, Chairman of the Ikoyi Club Tennis section, said this year’s tournament is the third edition and has not failed to bring out exciting performances from the participants.

He said, “Each day brought out its beautiful performance and I can say this year’s own was keenly contested with a stunning display of athleticism and team spirit.”

Haastrup, HoG, Media Relations & Internal Communications, EKEDC Corporate Communications in an additional comment said, “EKEDC’s commitment to health and wellness extends beyond the tennis court. The company has implemented various programs aimed at improving the well-being of its employees and the communities it serves.”

Advisors Reports gathered that Dr Dere Otubu,  Chairman, Board of Directors of EKEDC, Mr Charles Momoh Chairman, Board of Directors of WPG, and Mr. Ernest Oji, Director, WPG, presented the winners, runners-up, and semi-finalists their trophies at the closing ceremony.