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Ex-EKEDC MD, Tinuade Sanda mires in certificate forgery allegation
Tinuade Sanda
The jury is still out on how Ms. Tinuade Sanda, the immediate past managing director (MD) and chief executive officer of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) rose to the top in the private sector despite emergent allegations of certificate forgery.
Sanda was removed from her position in March and redeployed to WPG Ltd, the core investor that originally seconded her to the Eko Disco.
Despite the vehement pushback and media onslaught orchestrated by her supporters within the company, Sanda was successfully removed and replaced by Ms. Rekhiat Momoh.
In the wake of her removal, allegations have emerged that Sanda might have lied her way through to become EKO Disco CEO, which has seen her reportedly editing her educational profile on her LinkedIn page.
According to several media reports, Sanda’s educational achievements before it was edited include obtaining a Bachelor’s in Applied Science from the Harvard Business School, which does not offer Bachelor’s degrees.
The Harvard Business School is a graduate school whereby all applicants must have at least an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution. She has now edited her claim to read Harvard Business School – Executive Education.
Sanda also claimed to have an MBA in Strategic Planning from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland but has now changed it to MBA, Strategy, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, which raises serious posers about her moral rectitude and the veracity of her certificates.
“She knew the difference between the two institutions but decided to make it seem she attended the more recognised and prestigious one until the truth emerged,” said a source familiar with the story.
Another damning allegation is that Sanda parades a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Financial Management and Entrepreneurship from one Icon University of Management Science and Technology, Benin Republic, which claims to be “recognized by Ministry of Higher Education of Nigeria.” Nigeria does not have a Ministry of Higher Education and has never had one.
Over the years, the Benin Republic had gained notoriety for selling and awarding university degrees. In December 2023, an online medium published an investigative story of how a Nigerian undercover journalist bagged a Benin Republic university degree in six weeks and participated in the one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme. Consequently, the Federal Government of Nigeria suspended the accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo.
Could Ms Sanda have been a victim of the Benin Republic syndicate? Only time will tell.
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Former Governor of Ogun State and distinguished Senator representing Ogun East, His Excellency Senator Otunba Engr Gbenga Daniel, FNSE, FAEng, recently made headlines for hosting a glamorous 60th birthday party for his beloved wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, in Lagos.
Recall that the luxurious celebration, which took place at the prestigious Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, captured the essence of love, resilience, and unwavering support that has defined the couple’s journey together.
The former first lady’s society birthday bash became the talk of the town a few weeks ago, drawing esteemed guests from Nigeria’s social elite, top traditional rulers, and influential political figures who converged at the renowned venue from across the country and beyond.
During a sermon titled “The Test of Faith,” delivered at Rev Esther Ajayi’s Love of Christ Generation Church during a Family Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, April 21, 2024, Senator Daniel recounted his personal journey of resilience amidst adversity.
He reflected on his trials at the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the unwavering support of his wife throughout the ordeal.
In a powerful testimony, the senator highlighted the challenges faced by leaders in Nigeria’s political landscape, sharing his own experience of being declared wanted by the EFCC. Despite the adversity, he demonstrated accountability and integrity by surrendering himself to the authorities, setting an example of leadership accountability.
“Something is currently going on in Nigeria, and I’ve been seeing it on television. One of our governors is to be arrested, and all the apparatus of the government surrounded his house, but they were not able to arrest the governor.
“And I was wondering what has now happened to our world. Although I’m not justifying the police wanting to arrest him, I’m concerned about why it is difficult for him to surrender himself?
“Let me make myself an example. After serving my state for eight years, I can tell you that there is nothing else I knew how to do that I didn’t do to serve my people back then.
“I was going to attend a meeting in Ikenne when I was informed by the late Dr. Frederick Fasehun that EFCC had declared me wanted. So, I first went to Ikenne to tell them that I won’t be able to attend the meeting because I’ve been declared wanted.
“After which I went back to my office, and a few minutes later, my secretary came to inform me that some people are looking for me from EFCC.”
Otunba Daniel narrated that he told his secretary to allow them in, which they did and informed him that he has to follow them to Lagos.
“The point I’m trying to make is that between the time I heard the information, I can drive towards the border. But I went back and surrendered myself,” he explained.
Amidst the turmoil, Senator Daniel revealed the unwavering support of his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel.
He recounted the moment he informed her of his arrest, only to be met with her resolute response: “Wherever they’re taking you, we’re going together!”
According to the former governor, Yeye Daniel’s steadfast support and unwavering faith were evident throughout the eleven-year trial, during which she refused to celebrate her own birthday until her husband was acquitted of all charges.
“Yeye said, ‘I’ll not celebrate any birthday until you’re set free. We live together, I know you’ll not touch state money; unless you are spending your money for the state. So whatever they do, God will save you.’
“So for those eleven years until last year when I was discharged of any crime, Yeye refused to celebrate her birthday,” the former governor revealed.
The well-attended birthday celebration not only honored Yeye Daniel’s milestone but also served as a testament to the enduring love, resilience, and solidarity shared between the esteemed couple, Senator Gbenga Daniel and Yeye Olufunke Daniel.
In the same vein, the former governor has admonished political leaders to be cautious and not allow the positions they occupy to get into their heads.
While taking his lessons from the book of Daniel, Chapter 3, Otunba Daniel cited the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the three Jewish men thrown into a fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon for refusing to bow to the king’s image.
“The Bible told us that those people who actually obeyed the king to do evil got burnt. But for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the fiery furnace didn’t touch them, which amazed Nebuchadnezzar. Even the king later agreed that there is a son of God that is powerful than any other human being,” he stated.
The senator reminded the public office holders that their terms are tenured for a maximum of 8 years so they should be circumspect while holding office because their own day of reckoning and judgment too shall come.
“For me, I have been tested in the crucible of fires and became stronger from that. I have no fears anymore because my own trials and tribulations had come and I passed the test,” Otunba Daniel said.
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Since last Friday the entire business world has been thrown into mourning mood over the death of Acess bank PLC, boss, his wife, son and also Abimbola Ogunbanjo that all died in the ill fated chopper crash in the US.
The Group Chief Executive, Oando Group, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, in his heartfelt tribute , he described late Abimbola Ogunbanjo as good guy and a consummate businessman whose contribution to the Nigerian Stock Exchange would be remembered for a very long time.
Tinubu wrote:
The world knew you as Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former President of the National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and more recently the former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) where you played a pivotal role in the demutualization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
I knew you as Oluwabims. The dashing, debonair, stylish, and joyful lawyer.
It’s with a heavy heart that I note that we won’t do 37 years of friendship. We have lost a good guy and the business world, a consummate businessman.
I take solace in the knowledge that you lived life to the fullest, and though gone too soon, we are blessed with many years of beautiful memories.
May your Soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ogunbanjo family, and may the Good Lord grant every one of us the fortitude to bear this great loss.
Craigo, to say you’ll be missed, is an understatement. Rest easy, my good friend.
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